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Patent CA-2615990-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEYMAN GHOLAM A
IPC: A61P27/06
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: An ocular method comprising non-systemic localized ocular administration of a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation and effective concentration of at least one neuro-stimulatory and/or neuro-protective macrolide or other agent for a duration sufficient to enhance viability, confer protection, and/or reduce degeneration of retinal neural cells; enhance corneal sensation and/or ameliorate, and/or prevent ocular scarring. The method is used in a patient having or at risk for developing glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, or another ocular neuro-associated disease.
Patent CA-2616492-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAROCO NUNO MANUEL FILIPE
IPC: B62J15/00
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: The present invention reports to steering, suspension and fixation system of motorcycle wheels with damping in extension at the front wheel and compression at the rear wheel. The steering system comprises a steering axle (1) connected to the support fork (5) of the motorcycle front wheel (6), by a mechanism comprising a steering arm (2), a crank (3) and arm (4) of the support fork (5) of the front wheel. The damping system is composed by a damper (12) working in extension, between the chassis (9) and the fender (8) of the front wheel (6).  The damping system of the rear wheel (20) comprises a damper (14) working by compression, between the chassis (9) and the balancer (16) which provides, together with the crank (18), the connection to the rear fender (19). That proposed system of steering, suspension and wheel fixation can be applied to any type of motorcycle or moped.
Patent CA-2622454-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for managing information relating to medical fluids and containers therefor
Inventor: WAGNER GARY S
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to management of information relating to medical fluids, containers therefor, and medical fluid administration devices for administering such medical fluids to patients. Data tags (e.g., RFID tag) are generally associated with containers of the invention and may be electromagnetically read from and/or written to using an electromagnetic device, for example, that may be associated with a medical fluid administration device of the invention.
Patent CA-2623734-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HICKINGBOTHAM DYSON W
IPC: A61M39/04
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: A cannula having a body, a sealing disc, and a cap. The sealing disc is located within the body and is compressed by the cap. An angled cut in the sealing disc allows microsurgical instruments to be inserted through the cannula into the eye.  Upon removal, the cut in the sealing disc closes, preventing the loss of intraocular pressure.
Patent CA-2624731-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUNG DAVID
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: The invention provides method for treating Huntingdon's disease, slowing the onset and/or development and/or progression of Huntington's disease or preventing the development of Huntington's disease using hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, including dimebon.
Patent CA-2625653-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILKINSON LELAND
IPC: G06T15/08
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une méthode informatique, un appareil et un support de stockage pour la création de graphiques esthétiques quantitatifs à partir de données. L'invention fait appel à une algèbre de graphe afin de créer des graphiques et de représenter visuellement, ou autrement, les graphiques en tant que représentations graphiques esthétiques quantitatives. Pour créer un tel graphique à partir de données, ces dernières sont indexées pour former un fichier-données. Ensuite, les données sont converties en une structure de données variables composée d'un ensemble index, d'une plage et d'une fonction. La structure de données variables est convertie en un ensemble de variables au moyen d'au moins une étape de mélange, une étape de croisement et une étape d'emboîtement. L'ensemble de variables est mappé en une série de points, qui sont mappés en une représentation esthétique.
Patent CA-2626143-A1 (CA)
Title: Infrared light reflecting film
Inventor: MARTTILA CHARLES A
IPC: G02B5/08
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: An infrared light reflecting article is disclosed and includes a visible light transparent substrate including a polymer and an infrared light reflecting cholesteric liquid crystal layer disposed on the substrate. The substrate and infrared light reflecting cholesteric liquid crystal layer have a combined haze value of less than 3%.
Patent CA-2627963-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method of determining data latency over a network
Inventor: VAITAITIS ARTURUS
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A system and method of determining data latency in a network is provided. A  first data sample of application level data (e.g., financial data) is provided from a data stream received at a first network point. A second data sample of application level data (e.g., financial data) is also provided from a data stream received at a second network point, where the data streams in the first and second network points include common data and the first and second data samples include common data. A correlation between common data in the first and second data samples is determined and a time difference between the correlated common data in the first and second data samples is then calculated.
Patent CA-2628242-A1 (CA)
Title: Endotoxin analysis
Inventor: LARSSON GEN
IPC: C12Q1/37
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting the presence or non-presence of an endotoxin, characterized in that an OmpT protein is brought into contact with a sample suspected of containing an endotoxin and the protease activity of the OmpT protein is assayed. It also relates to a method for detecting early onset of septicaemia using the inventive method and a kit for performing the method.
Patent CA-2629647-A1 (CA)
Title: Platelet aggregation assays
Inventor: HSU YEN-MING
IPC: G01N33/86
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of determining platelet aggregation, methods of determining susceptibility to clotting upon administration of a CD40L-binding moiety, and kits related thereto.
Patent CA-2631335-A1 (CA)
Title: Four branched dendrimer-peg for conjugation to proteins and peptides
Inventor: PAEZ MEIRELES ROLANDO
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a dendrimer-like polymer structure having four monomethoxypolyethylenglycol branches, which can be represented as (I). The carboxylic group of the aforementioned structure can be functionalised in order to obtain conjugates of pharmaceutical interest. The binding of said dendrimer-like polyethylenglycol to therapeutic proteins improves the in vitro andin vivo stability of the latter.
Patent CA-2633588-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YONETO KUNIO
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: Methods of transdermally delivering a therapeutic amount of an indole serotonin receptor agonist to an individual in need thereof, e.g., to provide a therapeutic level of an indole serotonin receptor agonist to an individual in need thereof, are provided.  Also provided are transdermal formulations of indole serotonin receptor agonists that find use in practicing the subject methods.
Patent CA-2633623-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASSONNE KLEMENS
IPC: C08B1/00
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A solvent system for biopolymers in the form of carbohydrates which is based on a molten ionic liquid, with additives being present in the solvent system if appropriate, is described. This solvent system comprises a protic solvent or a mixture of a plurality of protic solvents, and if the protic solvent is water alone, this is present in the solvent system in an amount of more than about 5% by weight. Carbohydrates can be incorporated into the solvent system, in particular in the form of starch, cellulose and derivatives thereof, and the solvent system can then be employed for regenerating the carbohydrates dissolved therein. In addition, a particularly advantageous method of producing the solvent system containing the carbohydrates and for producing regenerated carbohydrates, in particular in the form of regenerated cellulose fibres, is described. The invention accordingly also provides such spinning fibres which are nonfibrillating. The invention offers, in particular, economic advantages over the systems of the prior art.
Patent CA-2635596-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NISHTALA NASH
IPC: A61M3/00
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A drain for use in medical applications may include an elongated conduit configured to be implanted in a body cavity, wherein the conduit has a proximal end and a distal end. The conduit may include at least one channel configured to drain fluid from the body cavity and at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the conduit. The lumen may be at least partially surrounded by the at least one channel and may be separated from the at least one channel by a wall. At least one hole in the wall may be configured to provide fluid communication between the lumen and the at least one channel.
Patent CA-2636705-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple resource planning system
Inventor: EBESU DEAN
IPC: G16H40/20
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A system for managing remote doctor medical request workflow may include a workflow module that optimizes assignments of medical requests to remote doctors based on parameterized doctor and scheduling information and may further include a forecasting module that predicts the hospital credentials, state licenses or doctors needed to fulfill a projected volume of future medical requests. In one embodiment, radiologists are parameterized and then matched with requests for radiological readings based on information extracted from DICOM image headers and merged with associated information contained in a medical work order. In this embodiment, the radiologists are parameterized based on their locations, schedules, hospital credentials, state licensing, compensation metrics, and performance metrics and incoming requests for review of CT scans and the like are filtered based on the parameterized radiologist information to identify one or more radiologists who are to fulfill the medical request.
Patent CA-2636730-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PODMORE CHRISTOPHER S
IPC: F01C1/10
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a progressive cavity device. In some embodiments, the device includes a stator with an inner surface having a number of lobes and a rotor disposed within the stator and having a different number of lobes. The stator lobes define a major diameter and a minor diameter, where the major diameter circumscribes the stator lobes and the minor diameter inscribes the stator lobes. A rotor-stator, defined as the major diameter divided by the minor diameter, is selected from the group consisting of 1.350 or less for a progressive cavity device with a stator having two lobes, 1.263 or less for three lobes, 1.300 or less for four lobes, 1.250 or less for five lobes, 1.180 or less for six lobes, 1.175 or less for seven lobes, 1.150 or for eight lobes, 1.125 or less for nine lobes, and 1.120 or less for ten lobes.
Patent CA-2639827-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOILANEN JUHA
IPC: C10G3/00
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a new type of high-quality hydrocarbon base oil of biological origin. The process of the invention comprises ketonisation, hydrodeoxygenation, and isomerization steps. Fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters based on a biological raw material are preferably used as the feedstock.
Patent CA-2641003-A1 (CA)
Title: Genetically modified yeast strain
Inventor: SCHWARTZ MARK
IPC: C12N9/06
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: A polyploid transformed yeast cell comprising a deleted or disrupted GDH1 gene encoding an NADPH-dependent glutamate dehydrogenase, said polyploid yeast cell showing increased production of ethanol and reduced production of glycerol when compared with a control polyploid yeast cell.
Patent CA-2641057-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE VILLIERS GEOFFREY DEREK
IPC: G01T1/29
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to processing of coded aperture images. Multiple frames of data acquired by the coded aperture imaging system, each with a different coded aperture array, are processed to form an image. The processing incorporates the constraints that the image solution must be positive and that the solution should be zero outside an expected image region. In one embodiment image enhancement may involve dividing the processed image into image regions having a spatially invariant point spread function and solving an inverse problem for each image region to reduce image blurring.
Patent CA-2642798-A1 (CA)
Title: Anchorless non-invasive force dissipation system for orthopedic instrumentation
Inventor: MCPHILLIPS DAN
IPC: A61B17/15
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: An anchorless non-invasive force dissipation device for orthopedic instrumentation including a base having a patient contacting surface, the patient contacting surface including a surface area adapted for external placement on a patient's body, and an instrument alignment mechanism operably connected to and selectively positionable relative to the base, the instrument alignment mechanism adapted to interface with at least one orthopedic instrument, such that forces applied by the orthopedic instrument are dissipated across the surface area of the base with the device being unanchored externally of the patient.
Patent CA-2643289-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HITI THOMAS R
IPC: A23L3/3544
Filed: 2008-11-07
Abstract: A method for applying a powdered antimycotic composition to a foodstuff, the method including mixing a powdered antimycotic composition in an air stream, applying a uniform coating of antimycotic composition to each surface of a bulk foodstuff and slicing the foodstuff into a plurality of slices having the desired antimycotic surface concentration on each surface thereof.
Patent CA-2644840-A1 (CA)
Title: Tracer
Inventor: BAHLER PHILIP J
IPC: E01C23/16
Filed: 2008-11-26
Abstract: The tool allows the line or contour along one side of an installation of pavers, blocks, or the like to be marked and duplicated along the opposite side.
Patent CA-2645458-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatable artificial immune system (ais)
Inventor: KACHURIN ANATOLY M
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of constructing an integrated artificial immune system that comprises appropriate in vitro cellular and tissue constructs or their equivalents to mimic the normal tissues that interact with vaccines in mammals. In particular the claimed artificial immune system comprises a vaccination site, comprising a first matrix and a plurality of cells attached to said matrix, wherein a plurality of said vaccination sites are organized in a multi-well format; and a three-dimensional artificial lymphoid tissue, comprising a second matrix and a plurality of lymphocytes and leukocytes, wherein a plurality of said three-dimensional artificial lymphoid tissues are organized in a second multi-well format. The artificial immune system can be used to test the efficacy of vaccine candidates in vitro and thus, is useful to accelerate vaccine development and testing drug and chemical interactions with the immune system.
Patent CA-2646067-A1 (CA)
Title: Stabilized, sterilized collagen scaffolds with active adjuncts attached
Inventor: NATARAJ CHANDRASEKARAN
IPC: A61K35/36
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: Bioimplants and methods of making the bioimplants are provided. The bioimplants comprise biological tissues having conjugated thereto adjunct molecules. The biological tissues are sterilized with a chemical sterilizing agent, such as a water soluble carbodiimide. The processes of making the bioimplants include a process in which an adjunct molecule is conjugated to a biological tissue during the sterilization process.
Patent CA-2648043-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROCHELLE JONATHAN
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A distributed spreadsheet application executes at a server and a client in a network. The networked spreadsheet application can generally be used without requiring a user to install any specific spreadsheet software prior to using the application. In one implementation, the spreadsheet application may include a client engine that executes within browser programs of a plurality of client computing devices and server logic. The server logic may be configured to distribute the client engines to the plurality of client computing devices of the spreadsheet application when requested through the browser programs of each of the plurality of client computing devices. The server logic synchronizes a single spreadsheet document that is simultaneously open at the plurality of client computing devices.
Patent CA-2651172-A1 (CA)
Title: Spark plug construction
Inventor: FARRELL MARK
IPC: H01T13/20
Filed: 2009-01-26
Abstract: An adapter, used with a spark plug body and an engine block, is disclosed. The body defines an axis and has adjacent one end, a coaxial metal ring. A coaxial metal tube extends from the ring towards the other body end and is threaded in said block in use. An insulator, having a portion inside the tube, extends axially, from inside the tube, beyond the ring, and has a void therethrough. A positive electrode occupies the void and extends axially beyond the insulator to a terminus. In use, the adapter is secured to said body and comprises: a positive electrode extender in electrically- conducting relation to the positive electrode and a ground electrode extender in electrically-conducting contacting relation to the ring. The adapter is configured such that a gap defined between the positive and ground extenders comprises a channel which opens axially away from said body and is substantially unobstructed axially.
Patent CA-2651880-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for improved motor controller
Inventor: DERKSEN JAMES
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A modular motor controller family comprises a housing. Solid state switches are selected from one of plural switch sizes for controlling a desired voltage and current range. The switches are mounted in the housing for connection between an AC line and motor terminals for controlling application of AC power to the motor. A logic circuit board is mounted in the housing including logic circuitry for commanding operation of the solid state switches independent of the selected switch size. An interface circuit board selected from one of plural configurations is mounted in the housing and includes interface circuitry connected between the logic circuitry and the solid state switches. The interface circuitry is selected to interface with the selected switch size according to the desired voltage and current range.
Patent CA-2655752-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAUMONT OLIVIER
IPC: H01M50/528
Filed: 2007-06-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de réalisation des connexions électriques d'un ensemble de stockage d'énergie électrique (10) mis en AEuvre par au mo ins un élément de stockage d'énergie électrique (70) placé à l'intérieur d'u ne enveloppe (20"), ladite enveloppe comprenant au moins un couvercle (30, 4 0) renfermant l'élément de stockage d'énergie électrique (70) dans un corps principal (20) de l'enveloppe, ledit élément (70) et ledit couvercle (30, 40 ) comprenant, chacun, un moyen collecteur de courant caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins une étape d'un dépôt de gallium sur l'un ou l'autre des m oyens collecteurs de courant et une étape d'assemblage des deux moyens colle cteurs de courant séparés par le dépôt de gallium suivie d'une étape de bras age diffusion réalisée par la disposition et la pression d'une masse portée à une température donnée sur l'ensemble formé des deux moyens collecteurs de courant, l'ensemble étant brasé pendant un temps donné en vue de réaliser l a liaison électrique de l'ensemble de stockage d'énergie électrique. L'inven tion trouve une application particulière dans la réalisation d'ensembles de stockage d'énergie électrique tels que les supercondensateurs, les batteries ou les générateurs.
Patent CA-2657603-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for improving the biodegradability of a polymer
Inventor: JANSEN JOHAN FRANZ GRADUS ANTONIUS
IPC: C08K5/07
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for increasing the rate of oxo-biodegradation of a carbon- containing polymer which process at least comprises the step of adding a component containing at least one 1,2-oxo-hydroxy-moiety as an oxidation catalyst to the carbon-containing polymer. The invention further relates to a composition with an increased rate of oxo-biodegradability that is obtained by the process of the invention and to the product with increased rate of oxo- biodegradability made from the composition.
Patent CA-2660087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DARRAGH NEIL R
IPC: G11C11/34
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: A method and system for storing and retrieving data using flash memory devices (104) One example system includes an apparatus within a flash memory configuration The flash memory configuration includes a plurality of memory cells (118), where each memory cell has a charge storage capacity for use in implementing digital storage The apparatus includes a processing arrangement configured to access each of the memory cells (118) in a write operation and a read operation The apparatus also includes an instruction set for instructing the processor to impose target charge levels for defining a plurality of data values for each of the memory cells (118) The target charge levels are programmably movable with respect to the charge storage capacity.
Patent CA-2661384-A1 (CA)
Title: Iontophoresis device
Inventor: YAMAMOTO RIE
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: An iontophoresis device (10) comprising an action side electrode structure (20) and a non-action side electrode structure (40), wherein a living body contact surface (20A) at the tip of the action side electrode structure (20) and a living body contact surface (40A) at the tip of the non-action side electrode structure (40) are covered with a release liner (60) which can be peeled off when it is pulled in one direction along them. On the front surface side of the release liner (60), a base film (62) coupled therewith and having a size large enough to cover the front regions of the living body contact surfaces (20A, 40A), and a paste layer (64) fixed to the front of the base film (62) are provided. When the paste layer (64) is exfoliated from the skin (S) by pulling the base film (62) through the release liner (60), a part of the horny layer or sebum in the contact region (S1) of the skin (S) can be exfoliated.
Patent CA-2661593-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing a composition comprising steroidal glycosides
Inventor: MEEUSE FREDERIK MICHIEL
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: Process for preparing a composition comprising one or more steroidal glycosides, comprising the steps of: (a) harvesting Hoodia plants, (b) cutting up the harvested plants, (c) drying the cut plants, whereby exposure to UV light during the drying step is avoided, such that the total UV dose is less than about 0.5 kJ/m2 to obtain dried plant material.
Patent CA-2662601-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIRANO KEIICHI
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A process for producing a radioactive fluorine labeled compound, including the step (S10) of heating a mixture containing [18F] fluoride ions, a phase-transfer catalyst, potassium ions and water in a reactor vessel to thereby evaporate off the water from the mixture, wherein there is provided the step (S12) of, during the heating of the reactor vessel, measuring the temperature of an emission pipe for emission of the water evaporated off, and provided the step (S16) of completing the evaporation-off operation at time determined on the basis of temperature measurement results in the temperature measuring step (S12). Accordingly, in the process for producing a radioactive fluorine labeled organic compound, the content of water present in the mixture can be regulated so as to fall within an appropriate range, thereby realizing a stable yield.