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Patent CA-2631807-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible carbohydrate-bearing polymer
Inventor: GREGORIUS KLAUS
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A sensor for the detection or measurement of a carbohydrate analyte in fluid comprises components of a competitive binding assay the readout of which is a detectable or measurable optical signal retained by a material that permits diffusion of the analyte but not the assay components, the assay components comprising: a carbohydrate binding molecule labelled with one of a proximity based signal generating/modulating moiety pair; and a carbohydrate analogue capable of competing with the analyte for. binding to the carbohydrate binding molecule, the carbohydrate analogue being a flexible water-soluble polymer comprising: polymerized or co-polymerised residues of monomer units, the monomer unit residues bearing pendant carbohydrate or carbohydrate mimetic moieties and pendant moieties which are the other of the proximity based signal generating/modulating moiety pair.
Patent CA-2631958-A1 (CA)
Title: C3-convertase inhibitors for the prevention and treatment of age-related macular degeneration in patients with at risk variants of complement factor h
Inventor: SHEPARD ALLAN R
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying a patient at risk for developing AMD by identifying the presence of the Y402H polymorphism or other at risk variants in the complement factor H gene. The present invention further provides methods for treating persons having AMD or at risk for developing AMD as a result of having the Y402H polymorphism or other at risk variants in the complement factor H gene.
Patent CA-2633244-A1 (CA)
Title: Wind power generation system
Inventor: GAGNON CHARLES-BERNARD
IPC: F03D9/34
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of wind power generation and in particular, to systems using a plurality of vertically stacked wind turbines disposed on a support structure to produce electrical energy from wind power. The wind power generation system includes an upright support structure having a plurality of vertically spaced platforms about which wind is permitted to circulate. The plurality of platforms include at least a first platform and a second platform adjacent the first platform. Each of the first and second platforms has a top face and an opposing bottom face. The second platform is carried higher above the ground than the first platform. Also provided is a plurality of wind turbines carried on the upright support structure. The plurality of wind turbines includes a first wind turbine and a second wind turbine disposed in vertically opposing fashion relative to the first wind turbine. The first wind turbine is mounted to the top face of the first platform and extends upwardly therefrom, and the second wind turbine is mounted to the bottom face of the second platform and extends downwardly therefrom. The first wind turbine is capable of independent rotation relative to the second wind turbine. The first and second wind turbines may be vertical axis wind turbines or horizontal axis wind turbines.
Patent CA-2633251-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring signal power levels using an optical network terminator and a set top box
Inventor: MERRITT GUY M
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer programs for measuring power levels of media signals in a communications network such as, for example, an FTTx network, using an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) and a Set Top Box (STB). A method for detecting a signal power level of a channel in a communication network includes (1) selecting a channel to be measured, and a corresponding node and user terminal communicatively coupled thereto, on the network, (2) detecting a signal power level of the selected channel at the corresponding node, (3) detecting a signal power level of the selected channel at the corresponding user terminal, (4) performing a comparison involving the detected signal power levels, and (5) providing a notification of a result of performing the comparison if the result exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Patent CA-2641994-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of controlling an electric motor and device for carrying it out
Inventor: SHKAD DMITRIIY ALEKSANDROVICH
IPC: H02P6/18
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: The invention relates to electric engineering, in particular to methods for controlling an ac electronic motor . The inventive control method consists in starting and rotating a rotor upon EMF signals in current-free sections of an armature winding, in converting the EMF signals into discrete logical level signals by a normaliser, in detecting switching points by means of a microcontroller and in displacing said points according to a load current quantity, the rotor speed of rotation and the inductance of the armature winding sections, wherein the switching points are calculated and displaced with respect to bridging times of the free sections EMF whose voltage levels are different from zero. The inventive device is characterised in that it comprises a reference level displacing unit (26), which is arranged in the normaliser between a divider 22 and a comparator unit (23) and which consists of a current sensor (27), a voltage sensor (27), two adders (29, 30) and an inverter (31).
Patent CA-2644807-A1 (CA)
Title: Portion package and semi-fluid product
Inventor: WILLEMSEN MICHAEL GERARD
IPC: B65D1/32
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: A portion package, in particular for a semi-fluid product such as a jelly, gel or paste, comprises a tub-like container (1) with a base (2) from which a wall extends all round which has an at least almost flat upper edge (4). The wall (3) can be compressed over at least a part of the height thereof, and with the base (2) bounds a product space (6) closed with a foil. The upper edge (4) comprises at least a first and a second outward directed lateral extension (11,12) on either side of the product space (6) so as to provide at least two opposite gripping surfaces. In a semi-fluid product a mixture of one or more active constituents in a predetermined mutual ratio and a predetermined dosage are processed at least substantially homogeneously into a jelly, gel or paste to form an at least practically form-retaining body (20).
Patent CA-2645786-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILES RUSSELL WILLIAM
IPC: G08B26/00
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: Methods and computer-readable mediums are provided. For example, in one method a request is initiated (202) for a security event update. Thereafter, a last received event identification ("LREI") for at least one event type is retrieved (204) from memory and inserted (206) a security event update request. The request is transmitted (208) as a polling signal towards a device (e.g., a server or remote client). In another method, a request signal containing is received (404). An LREI for an event type is extracted (406) from the request. The LREI is compared (408) to an event identification stored in memory. The results are inserted (410) into a response. An indication, is inserted into the response, that at least one event identification is greater than said LREI and is not inserted in the response. The response is transmitted (412). In yet other embodiments, the computer-readable mediums and systems are also provided which perform similar features recited by the above methods.
Patent CA-2646156-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MESCHEDER AXEL
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a liposomal preparation for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition and the use of such a composition for the treatment of "triple receptor negative" breast cancer.
Patent CA-2646907-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-linear electrode array
Inventor: ANDERSON MEREDITH L
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A system for stimulation includes an implantable pulse generator, a lead, and conductors. The lead includes an array body disposed at a distal end of the lead and electrodes concentrically arranged on the array body. A center electrode may also be disposed on the array body. The electrodes may be arranged in more than one concentric ring. A method of using an implantable stimulator includes implanting an implantable stimulator and providing an electrical signal to at least one electrode of the implantable stimulator to stimulate a tissue. The electrical signal may be provided between diametrically opposed electrodes or between electrodes that are not diametrically opposed. If the implantable stimulator has a center electrode, the electrical signal may be provided between the center electrode and at least one concentrically arranged electrode.
Patent CA-2648126-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatments using citrulline
Inventor: LUIKING YVETTE CHARLOTTE
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: The invention provides a method and formulation for the treatment or maintenance of conditions that would be benefited from increasing or maintaining Arginine levels in the blood, and having improved taste characteristics over current Arginine supplementations. Further, this maintenance of Arginine levels in the blood will be beneficial in acute and chronic diseases with an impaired arginine to citrulline production rate. Further the invention provides a method for treating at least one of satiety and dyspepsia in an individual. In one embodiment, the method includes administering to an individual an effective amount of L-citrulline.
Patent CA-2649215-A1 (CA)
Title: 2,6,9-trisubstituted purine compounds as adenosine aza receptor modulators
Inventor: FAIRHURST ROBIN ALEC
IPC: A61K31/52
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: Purine derivatives of formula (I) or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds are useful for the treatment of a condition mediated by activation of the adenosine A2A receptor, especially inflammatory or obstructive airways diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a purine derivative as active ingredient and a process for the preparation of these compounds.
Patent CA-2650338-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STONE JAMES W
IPC: F25D23/06
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A pan chiller system (10) including a refrigeration package having a condensing unit (16), a heat exchanger (16) and a pump (18) for circulating a chilled liquid coolant, a pan chiller unit (20) in communication with the refrigeration package and having an outer housing (24) and a food well (26) received within the outer housing and a plurality of hollow divider bars (30) arranged within the food well and an opening (32) is defined between adjacent divider bars, wherein each divider bar is configured for directly receiving the liquid coolant chilled and circulated by the refrigeration package.
Patent CA-2650784-A1 (CA)
Title: Particle collection apparatus and method
Inventor: JORDAN JOHN L JR
IPC: B01D45/10
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: A particle collector comprises a housing defining an enclosed chamber. An inlet opening in the housing provides fluid communication between a source of gas and particles and the chamber and an outlet opening provides fluid communication between the chamber and the exterior of the housing. The outlet opening is connected to a pump for drawing gas and particles through the housing from the inlet opening to the outlet opening. A collecting member having an adhesive on at least a portion of the surface is disposed in the chamber between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. The adhesive surface of the collecting member is positioned adjacent to the inlet opening so that the ratio of the distance between the inlet opening and the collecting member surface to the diameter of the inlet opening is less than about 0.1. When gas and particles are drawn through the housing, the inlet opening directs a stream of gas and particles at the surface of the collecting member.
Patent CA-2651358-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell module
Inventor: NIIMI HARUHISA
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: The number of assembly steps of a fuel cell module is reduced. Furthermore, water entry from external is suppressed. The fuel cell module is provided with a fuel cell (1) having a structure wherein a cell laminated body is sandwiched by an end plate (8) at the both ends in the laminating direction; a fuel cell case (4) for storing the fuel cell (1); and a plurality of holding sections (5) for holding the fuel cell (1) through the end plate (8). The holding section (5) is provided with a first connecting member (51) whose one portion is to be connected with the end plate (8); a mount member (53) between the first connecting member (51) and the fuel cell case (4); and a second connecting member (52) for connecting the mount member (53) with the fuel cell case (4). On the fuel cell case (4), an extending section (41) having a shape for covering a part of the first connecting member (51) while eliminating interference with such part is formed.
Patent CA-2651916-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEROPIAN BRYAN
IPC: A61C5/14
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and to open the airway for a sleeping patient. Retention for the appliance is provided by an occlusal coverage of the upper or lower teeth. A raised incisor ramp (110) that extends from the incisal tip of the incisor toward the lingual, or posterior ramps, separate the posterior teeth to open the airway. A transpalatal member (28), which extends from the lingual of the right molars to the lingual of the left molars, inhibits the upward and backward movement of the tongue. The tranpalatal member may be curved and may slidably fit in the body of the appliance. A posterior tongue restrainer may be attached to the transpalatal member. There may be a plurality of raised projections (232, 234, 236) on the bottom of the transpalatal member.
Patent CA-2652294-A1 (CA)
Title: New materials for lithographic plates coatings, lithographic plates and coatings containing same, methods of preparation and use
Inventor: LOCAS MARC ANDRE
IPC: C07C275/62
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: This invention relates to iodonium salts, acetal copolymers and polymer b inders comprising functional groups capable of undergoing cationic or radica l polymerization, their method of preparation and their use in the preparati on of coatings. This invention also relates to coating solutions and coating s containing the iodonium salts, acetal copolymers and/or polymer binders an d to negative working lithographic printing plates comprising these coatings .
Patent CA-2656642-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VINCENT DANY
IPC: C09D5/00
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: An exemplary method for set retarding the surface of a mortar or concrete material, comprising applying to the surface of a mortar or concrete, or to the inner surface of a mold for forming the mortar or concrete, a hot melt coating composition which is heated to assume a flowable or sprayable form, and allowing the hot melt coating composition to cool to ambient temperature whereby the composition forms a solidified membrane, and thereafter removing the membrane. Preferably, the hot melt coating composition contains at least one agent operative to retard the setting of the mortar or concrete, and optional finely divided particulate materials, light-reflective pigments, or mixtures thereof.
Patent CA-2656760-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic device and tactile touch screen display
Inventor: ELDERSHAW MICHAEL KEITH
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing with a back and a frame. A support tray is spaced from the back and includes a tray base, and a lip connected to and spaced from the tray base. The support tray supports a display device and touch-sensitive overlay disposed on the display device. A plurality of pads on an exterior of the support tray include pads between the tray base and the back and pads between the lip and the frame.  Operational components are housed in the housing and include a touch screen controller connected to the touch-sensitive overlay and a processor connected to the display device and the touch-screen controller.
Patent CA-2657292-A1 (CA)
Title: Seam clamp
Inventor: YAO HAN
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2009-03-06
Abstract: A seam clamp for attachment to a standing seam on a metal roof does not damage the seam during use. The clamp is easily assembled and disassembled by the user.  Roofing accessories can be attached to the seam clamp.
Patent CA-2659990-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyethylene glycol erythropoietin conjugates
Inventor: ABUCHOWSKI ABRAHAM
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: This invention relates to novel protein conjugates, in particular, to novel pegylated proteins, and their methods of making and use. One aspect of the present invention relates to pegylated-erythropoietin having greater clinical efficacy and stability during shipment and storage than current erythropoietin formulations.
Patent CA-2662308-A1 (CA)
Title: Conjugates of disorazoles and their derivatives with cell-binding molecules, novel disorazole derivatives, processes of manufacturing and uses thereof
Inventor: TEIFEL MICHAEL
IPC: A61K31/424
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: The present invention provides conjugates of disorazoles and their derivatives with cell-binding molecules, such as peptides, proteins, hormones, blood proteins and anti-bodies. The present invention further provides novel disorazole derivatives and processes of manufacturing such conjugates and disorazole derivatives. These compounds can be used as medicaments for the treatment of physiological and/or pathophysiological conditions in mammals, in particular for the treatment of various tumors.
Patent CA-2665455-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEVERIDGE GILLIAN
IPC: C07D239/52
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I): using a quinuclidine-based catalyst or an optionally 3-substituted N-methyl pryrrolidine-based catalyst.
Patent CA-2668649-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of enhancing immune response using electroporation-assisted vaccination and boosting
Inventor: LIN FENG
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing immune responses. Such methods involve the administration of vaccine compositions to different tissues to elicit an enhanced immune response. The enhanced response arises from the vaccination and boosting route of administration in two separate patient tissues, for example, by first administering a priming vaccination into skin and later administering a boost vaccination in muscle. In each case, priming and boosting, the administration of the vaccine composition is preferably carried out using contemporaneous electroporation-assisted delivery of the antigenic agent.
Patent CA-2671320-A1 (CA)
Title: .beta.-phenylethylidenehydrazine derivatives
Inventor: KNAUS EDWARD
IPC: A61P25/18
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: The present invention provides new .beta.-phenylethylidenehydrazine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutical compostions. The .beta.--phenylethylidenehydrazine derivatives according to the invention generally correspond to the general formula:   (see above formula)
Patent CA-2672005-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATSUO ATSUSHI
IPC: F03D7/04
Filed: 2008-03-24
Abstract: A wind turbine generator comprises a nacelle for mounting a wind turbine rotor, a nacelle turning mechanism, a wind vane/anemometer, and a controller for controlling the nacelle turning mechanism. The controller calculates the deviation in direction of wind from the direction of wind measured by the wind vane/anemometer and the direction of the rotor of the wind turbine. The controller controls the nacelle turning mechanism to yaw the nacelle when any one of two conditions are effected; (1). such a state as the absolute value of the deviation in direction of wind exceeds a first threshold continues for a predetermined first duration, and (2). such a state as the absolute value of the deviation in direction of wind exceeds a second threshold larger than the first threshold continues for a second duration shorter than the predetermined first duration.
Patent CA-2674309-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VERDINE GREGORY L
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 2007-12-28
Abstract: The invention provides an improved process for preparing romidepsin. The process involves producing, purifying, or storing romidepsin under conditions that prevent the formation of undesired adducts. Purifying romidepsin at an apparent pH lower than approximately 6.0 (e.g., between an apparent pH of 4.0 and 6.0) has been discovered to prevent the reduction of the disulfide bond of romidepsin and the subsequent formation of dimerized, oligomerized, or polymerized adducts. The invention also provides compositions of monomeric romidepsin free of dimerized, oligomerized, or polymerized adducts.
Patent CA-2675760-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of pain with naloxone
Inventor: OCKERT DAVID M
IPC: A61K31/485
Filed: 2008-01-09
Abstract: A method of effectively treating nociceptive pain involves administering to a human or animal in need of relief from nociceptive pain a therapeutically effective amount of naloxone intranasally, intraveneously, by inhalation, transdermally, or orally. Pain associated with fibromyalgia, arthritis, surgical procedures, etc. can be effectively treated.
Patent CA-2677029-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif pour surveiller des processus de decharge dans un conducteur d'un systeme moyenne ou haute tension
Inventor: OECHSLE WALTER
IPC: H02H3/04
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif servant à surveiller des processus de décharge dans un conducteur (1) d'un système moyenne ou haute tension. Le dispositif selon l'invention comprend au moins un convertisseur (2, 3) qui permet de détecter un courant (I) s'écoulant dans le conducteur (1) et qui est relié à un dispositif de surveillance (4) servant à surveiller le processus de décharge. L'invention vise à permettre une surveillance économe en énergie de processus de décharge même très courts. A cet effet, on place entre le convertisseur (2, 3) et le dispositif de surveillance (4) un déclencheur (5) qui fait passer le dispositif de surveillance (4) d'un mode passif ne convenant pas à la surveillance dans un mode actif permettant la surveillance lorsqu'un courant de seuil (Is) s'écoulant dans le conducteur (1) est dépassé. En outre, on place entre le convertisseur (2, 3) et le dispositif de surveillance (4) au moins un circuit de stockage (6) qui stocke le courant de décharge (I) que le dispositif de surveillance (4) doit surveiller et/ou enregistrer.
Patent CA-2677140-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated mini surgical stitching machine
Inventor: AHMED AHMED A A
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: "In the surgical Operation theatre, stitching the human tissues, closing wounds and connecting big blood vessels together are done using needles and surgical threads manually by the surgeon's hands. In this invention, the same job will be done by using a new tool which is small handheld portable battery operated mini surgical stitching machine. In the tailoring market, there is a mini sewing machine available for sewing the clothes and fabrics. In my invention, the machine is smaller in size, the part of the machine which contains the needle is mobile in different angles to facilitate its use in the surgical field, the threads will be the standard sterile surgical stitches according to the procedure needed, it has a tension control knob to adjust the tension of stitching according to different tissues and the machine will be supplied in a sterile fashion. The new machine will save time, reduce the time the patients spend under anaesthesia , reduce the errors compared to the manual stitching by the surgeon's hands and decrease the incidence of bleeding between the stitches and eventually the need for blood transfusion with all its complications."