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Patent CA-2538330-A1 (CA)
Title: Writing instrument with finger gripping device
Inventor: LOVEJOY MARC W
IPC: B43K7/02
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: A writing instrument (10) includes a cartridge (12) carrying a writing medium and a writing tip (14) exposed at one end. The cartridge (12) includes a reduced cross section which forms an annular recessed and tapered cavity (15). A gripping member (16) is received in the cavity (15), is tubular in shape and is tapered to follow the tapered contour of the cartridge (12). The gripping member (16) includes a smooth surface (18) having a slightly elevated pattern (20). The elevated pattern (20) comprises a plurality of interconnected parts disposed to form a continuous lattice (20). The pattern (20) is continuous over the entire smooth surface (18). The elevated pattern (20) is resiliently compressible with respect to the smooth surface (18) so that a user's fingers may deform the elevated pattern (20) to provide additional traction during use. The writing instrument (10) also includes a vented cap (24).
Patent CA-2539492-A1 (CA)
Title: Topical use of halosalicylic acid derivatives
Inventor: YE YING
IPC: A61K31/07
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: Halosalicylic acid compounds of the present invention, having at least one halogen substituent on the aromatic ring, are employed to produce desquamation of skin, treat nail disorders or dandruff, remove calluses, control acne and excess sebum production, reduce skin pore size or control blackheads. Topical compositions containing the halosalicylic acid compound and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle are disclosed.
Patent CA-2539703-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AGARWAL POONAM
IPC: A61B/
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des compositions et des techniques de détection et de caractérisation de séquences de papillomavirus. La présente invention concerne plus particulièrement des compositions, des techniques et des kits destinés à des dosages de structure de clivage invasives (par exemple le dosages INVADER) afin d'analyser des échantillons d'acides nucléiques, par exemple, de patients en vue de détecter la présence d'une séquence quelconque dans une collection de séquences de papillomavirus. Cette invention concerne aussi des compositions, des techniques et des kits permettant d'analyser des ensembles de séquences de papillomavirus dans une cuve de réaction unique.
Patent CA-2541288-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method of rfid device management
Inventor: LE TRONG
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A radio frequency identification management system and method of managing one or more radio frequency identification devices is provided. The radio frequency identification (RFID) management system comprises a device manager for managing one or more RFID devices, and one or more RFID device drivers for communicating with and operating the one or more RFID devices. The method comprises the steps of managing one or more RFID devices through a device manager, and operating the one or more RFID devices through the device manager.
Patent CA-2546857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSEN YOAV
IPC: B63B1/12
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un bateau conçu pour transporter un ou plusieurs utilisateurs humains dans une position assise, debout, agenouillée, allongée ou à califourchon. Ce bateau comprend : (a) une première coque qui comprend une cavité qui s'étend du haut de la coque jusqu'à sensiblement le fond de la coque, cette cavité étant suffisamment large pour recevoir la jambe et le pied d'un utilisateur lorsque celui-ci est en position assise, debout, agenouillée ou à califourchon, (b) une seconde coque qui comprend une cavité qui s'étend du haut de la coque jusqu'à sensiblement le fond de la coque, cette cavité étant suffisamment large pour recevoir la jambe et le pied d'un utilisateur lorsque celui-ci est a en position assise, debout, agenouillée ou à califourchon, enfin (c) une pièce de jonction montée rigide sur chacune des coques, ce qui permet à un utilisateur du bateau de s'asseoir, s'agenouiller, se tenir debout ou à califourchon avec un pied et/ou une jambe dans la cavité de chaque coque.
Patent CA-2548812-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROSSET ANNE
IPC: G01N/
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: The invention provides methods and kits for detecting conformationally altered proteins and prions in a sample. In one embodiment, the conformationally altered proteins and prions are associated with amyloidogenic diseases.
Patent CA-2555534-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital camera
Inventor: INABA MINORU
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: An image pickup substrate mounted with an image pickup element is pressed against the surface of a camera body frame by a plate spring, and exclusive position adjusting mechanisms that independently move the image pickup substrate to a vertical direction and a lateral direction are provided. The image pickup substrate is provided so that its position can be adjusted and a projected image by means of a photographing lens is imaged on the image pickup element. Vertical lines and lateral lines are displayed as software display on an electronic display, and their positions can be independently adjusted to the lateral direction and the vertical direction. A dustproof plate is fixed between an interchangeable lens section and a camera main body, so as to prevent dust from adhering to the surface of the image pickup element.
Patent CA-2557134-A1 (CA)
Title: Molecular method for diagnosis of colon cancer
Inventor: BELACEL NABIL
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: Methods for diagnosing or detecting cancerous colon tissue. A panel of 21 specific marker genes are provided. The overexpression of some of these marker genes compared to their expression in normal colon tissue and the underexpression of the rest of these marker genes are indicative of cancerous colon tissue. By using these 21 marker genes as a diagnostic tool, smaller tissue samples, such as those obtained by core needle biopsies and from patient stool samples, can be used.
Patent CA-2558997-A1 (CA)
Title: Reveal structure for furniture and method of making the same
Inventor: STEEVES ROBERT
IPC: A47B96/00
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A reveal is formed on a piece of furniture by fastening a reveal frame to a front edge of a furniture body. The reveal frame is fastened to the body by plural double-ended barbed fasteners that engage both a channel in the reveal frame and a channel formed in the front edge of the body.
Patent CA-2559411-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LASSUS ANDERS
IPC: D21H17/68
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: An additive for paper or board production e.g. for decreasing pitch problems.  The additive includes at least a component including fatty acid glycerides, preferably triglycerides, comprising a high percentage of unsaturated, preferably polyunsaturated, fatty acids. Raw or partly polymerized plant oil, such as sunflower oil, may be used.
Patent CA-2562555-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRISSKE LAURA
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: This invention provides a reduced-fat flat bread. More specifically, the present invention relates to a reduced-fat flat bread, wherein a reduction of trans-fat containing hard fat chips is accomplished by partial replacement with starch-based particulate fat mimetics. In one embodiment, a reduced-fat flat bread is prepared from a dough comprising, in baker's percentages, about 100% flour, about 0.5% to about 15% sugar, about 5% to about 10% cornmeal, about 0.5% to about 4% salt, about 50% to about 65% water, about 2% to about 10% soybean oil, about 0% to about 2% hard fat chips, an effective amount of a starch-based particulate fat mimetic to reduce the hard fat content of the reduced-fat flat bread by at least about 25%, about 0.5% to about 4% compressed yeast, an effective amount of a texturizing agent to provide tenderness to the crumb grain and crispiness to the surface of the reduced-fat flat bread, about 0.1% to about 0.8% of a flavoring agent, and about 0.2% to about 0.3% of a release agent, wherein the starch-based particulate fat mimetic has an average particle size of less than about 800 microns.
Patent CA-2562656-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements in or relating to optical add/drop multiplexers
Inventor: HELMFRID STEN
IPC: G02B6/293
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A spectrally selective optical coupler is disclosed, comprising a first and a second waveguide; an external resonator defined by at least a first and a second mirror; and a respective deflecting portion in each of said waveguides for coupling light between the waveguide and the external resonator. The waveguides are arranged between the mirrors adjacent to each other in a plane that is generally parallel to said mirrors; and the external resonator is designed such that a resonant mode within the external resonator overlaps the deflecting portion in the first and the second waveguide. The inventive coupler solves some limiting geometrical problems encountered in the prior art. A lateral extension of a mode in the external resonator overlapping both waveguides is obtained using a curved resonator mirror or refractive elements or portions within the resonator.
Patent CA-2567074-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COULING JOHN DAVID
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de lecture destiné à un réseau de cinéma numérique, permettant de synchroniser la présentation de contenu audio et vidéo selon une technique consistant à dériver des informations de synchronisation pour des paquets d'informations qui sont acheminés dans des trains de données audio et vidéo, à examiner ces informations de synchronisation pour déterminer si un décalage entre deux trains de données est éventuellement perceptible et, si un décalage est perceptible, à introduire des retards dans l'un des deux ou les deux trains de données pour corriger ce décalage. Si le train de données audio précède le train de données vidéo, le train de données audio est retardé par un nombre entier de périodes d'échantillonnage audio. Si le train de données vidéo précède le train de données audio, le train de données vidéo est retardé par un nombre entier d'images vidéo et le train de données audio est retardé par un nombre entier de périodes d'échantillonnage audio.
Patent CA-2568229-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OMDAHL RANDALL J
IPC: B60L15/40
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A bi-directional autonomous truck (10) includes a drive-train (6) with one or more drive wheels, the drive-train (6) having drive characteristics that are substantially the same whether the drive wheels rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. The drive characteristics may consist of the ability to reach a maximum rotational speed of the drive wheels, but may include other characteristics, such as the ability to steer corresponding pairs of drive wheels that are situated at opposite ends of the truck (10). Preferably, the truck includes a dump bed (20) that is adapted for dumping in either of two opposite directions.
Patent CA-2571555-A1 (CA)
Title: Diazabicyclic histamine-3 receptor antagonists
Inventor: HOWARD HARRY RALPH JR
IPC: A61K31/498
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula (I) and (II) as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound of formula (I) or (II), a method of treatment of a disorder or condition that may be treated by antagonizing histamine H3 receptors, the method comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a compound of formula (I) or (II) as described above, and a method of treatment of a disorder or condition selected from the group consisting of depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, Alzheimer's disease, attention-deficit disorder (ADD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, obesity, dizziness, epilepsy, motion sickness, respiratory diseases, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, allergic congestion, congestion, hypotension, cardiovascular disease, diseases of the GI tract, hyper and hypo motility and acidic secretion of the gastro-intestinal tract, the method comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a compound of formula (I) or (II) as described above.
Patent CA-2572216-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for evaluating animals' health and performance
Inventor: ROTTENBERG WILLIAM B
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: A low cost animal health diagnostic, performance and evaluation apparatus and method includes one or more sensors measuring the gait of the animal (such as a horse), signals associated with the impact of each limb on the ground and physical movement during all phases of the horse's gait. A controller unit receives the data from the sensor(s), analyzes the data and generates an indication or diagnostic data regarding the animal. Said diagnostics are designed for quick and reliable field acquisition.
Patent CA-2572385-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEDERSON BRIAN D
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A system for minimizing and/or eliminating coagulative or mineral deposits on respective blood-contacting surfaces of implanted medical devices includes an implantable system having a current generating device that is electrically coupled to at least first and second electrodes for developing a current therebetween. The at least first and second electrodes are disposed across a patient's thoracic cavity in a manner so that a particular implanted medical device having at least a portion thereof that is fabricated from an electrically conductive material is disposed in a path substantially between such electrodes, thereby focusing the generated electrical current at the electrically conductive portion of the implanted medical device for therapeutic treatment thereat.
Patent CA-2572429-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for panning content
Inventor: KLASSEN GERHARD DIETRICH
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: Panning the display of content on a computing device, particularly a handheld device, can be awkward using incorporated track wheels or track balls especially when walking and operating the device. A graphical user interface that provides panning operations through key-based inputs and that teaches a user how to pan using the keys provides a solution.
Patent CA-2574424-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEBOKOVA ELENA
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to the monitoring of disease progression and diagnosis of beta-cell failure in diabetes by measuring levels of IPF-1 in a liquid sample, and to screening for novel compounds for the prevention and/or treatment of diabetes.
Patent CA-2574757-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAGNUSSON TRYGGVI
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: The present invention is a hardwood flooring board (10) including a middle layer (14) formed from a non-hardwood flooring material and a hardwood material upper layer (12) which is secured to an upper surface of the middle layer. The middle layer forms between 45% and 75% of the overall material of the board and enables the board to be manufactured to be more dimensionally stable, i.e., wider and longer, than conventional hardwood flooring boards.  Also the use of the non~hardwood material in the middle layer greatly increases the dimensional stability and long term performance of the flooring boards, while providing a genuine hardwood appearance to the floor. The board also includes a lower layer (16) that can be formed from either a hardwood material or a non-hardwood material to function as a base for the board.
Patent CA-2577805-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOYE JONATHAN DALLAS
IPC: A01G13/00
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: Described is a reflective ground cover sheet material (1) in which longitudinally extending opposite side margins (A) of the sheet material are stronger than a longitudinally extending centre section between the side margins of the material. Also described is a reflective ground cover sheet material (1) having longitudinally extending opposite side margins (A) of the sheet material of lower porosity than a longitudinally extending centre section between the side margins of the material.
Patent CA-2578141-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of polypeptides
Inventor: DRAPEAU DENIS
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: An improved system for large scale production of proteins and/or polypeptides in cell culture, particularly in media characterized by one or more of: i) a cumulative amino acid concentration greater than about 70 mM; ii) a molar cumulative glutamine to cumulative asparagine ratio of less than about 2; iii) a molar cumulative glutamine to cumulative total amino acid ratio of less than about 0.2; iv) a molar cumulative inorganic ion to cumulative total amino acid ratio between about 0.4 to 1; or v) a combined cumulative glutamine and cumulative asparagine concentration between about 16 and 36 mM, is provided.  The use of such a system allows high levels of protein production and lessens accumulation of certain undesirable factors such as ammonium and/or lactate.  Additionally, culture methods including a temperature shift, typically including a decrease in temperature when the culture has reached about 20-80%  of it maximal cell density, are provided. Alternatively or additionally, the present invention provides methods such that, after reaching a peak, lactate and/or ammonium levels in the culture decrease
Patent CA-2580599-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOIADJIEV VASSIL I
IPC: C23G1/00
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: Highly sensitive sensor plarforms for the detection of specific reagents, such as chromate, gasoline and biological species, using microcantilevers and other microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) whose surfaces have been modified with photochemically attached organic monolayers, such as self-assembled monolayers (SAM), or gold-thiol surface linkage are taught. The microcantilever sensors use photochemical hydrosilylation to modify silicon surfaces and gold-thiol chemistry to modify metallic surfaces thereby enabling individual microcantilevers in multicantilever array chips to be modified separately.  Terminal vinyl substituted hydrocarbons with a variety of molecular recognition sites can be attached to the surface of silicon via the photochemical hydrosilylation process. By focusing the activating UV light sequentially on selected silicon or silicon nitride hydrogen terminated surfaces and soaking or spotting selected metallic surfaces with organic thiols, sulfides, or disulfides, the microcantilevers are funtionalized. The device and photochemical method are intended to be integrated into systems for detecting specific agents including chromate groundwater contamination, gasoline, and biological species.
Patent CA-2582244-A1 (CA)
Title: Quick-connecting coupler for hoses, pipes and faucets
Inventor: CRONLEY GERALD
IPC: F16L37/08
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A quick-connecting coupler for connecting hoses, connectors together or to a faucet or other water accessories that allows ease of use by anyone, including the elderly, the infirm, and those suffering from disabilities. The quick-connecting coupler has a first male-end and a second female end. The second female end is provided with of spaced-apart through-slots or opening for receiving therethrough a pair of forks or leg-sections of a yoke. Each of the pair of forks or leg-sections is provided with at least one interior-facing linear thread or rib for engaging with the male threads of the mating male end of another hose, or the like. The second female end of the coupler of the invention has a pair diametrically opposed cutouts through which portions of the linear threads or ribs are exposed, whereby these exposed portions of the threads or ribs may mate with corresponding portions of the male threads of the mating male end positioned in the second female end of the coupler for coupling the mating male end in the female end of the coupler.
Patent CA-2582871-A1 (CA)
Title: Truck box frame
Inventor: WERNER MARK F
IPC: B62D33/02
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: A truck box frame includes first and second laterally extending frame members and a frame side rail assembly. The frame side rail assembly includes first and second frame side rails. The first and second frame side rails generally extend between and are coupled to the first and second laterally extending frame members. The first and second laterally extending frame members are extendable laterally, creating a variable width truck box frame. The first and second frame side rails include intermediate portions extending inwardly toward one another, forming a tapered portion of the frame side rail assembly. The tapered portion may have a width less than fifty percent of the length of the first laterally extending frame member.
Patent CA-2583243-A1 (CA)
Title: Promotion of cell migration and axon regeneration in the cns
Inventor: RUTISHAUSER URS
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to methods and compositions that promote migration of neural cells, or their extensions, from an originating region of the central nervous system to a second region in which, or at which, a need for such cells and/or their extensions has been identified. The method includes contacting a second neural cell with a composition that is effective to decorate the second neural cell with a hydrated polymer such as a polysaccharide. This second neural cell is located substantially within a zone of interest such as a second region; or the originating region; or a region of space that includes at least the originating region, the second region and a volume extending between them. The originating region includes any source of neural progenitor cells, or a source of outgrowth of neural cell projections such as axons or dendrites. The second region includes any region that is an intended destination for the promoted migration of progenitor or the extension of the neural cell projection, which may be a site diseased by a pathology or damaged by trauma. The invention further provides compositions useful to promote the migration of the CNS component cells or portions thereof.
Patent CA-2583667-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulfonamide peri-substituted bicyclics for occlusive artery disease
Inventor: GURNEY MARK
IPC: C07D513/04
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: Acyl sulfonamide, peri-substituted, fused bicyclic ring compounds useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of a prostaglandin-mediated disease or condition are disclosed. The compounds are of the general formula A representative example is:
Patent CA-2584717-A1 (CA)
Title: A reinforced absorbable multilayered fabric for use in medical devices and method of manufacture
Inventor: GORMAN ANNE JESSICA
IPC: A61L26/00
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multilayered fabric comprising a first absorbable nonwoven fabric and a second absorbable woven or knitted fabric, and its method of manufacture.
Patent CA-2585031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THIEM ROLAND
IPC: B41N3/08
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polymers which comprise amino groups which are modified by acid groups, in order to produce humidifying agents for offset printing. The invention also relates to a method for printing by means of an offset technique, wherein a humidifying agent which contains a polymer is used, said polymer comprising amino groups which are modified by acid groups.
Patent CA-2589482-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLARK EDWIN A
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: Biomarkers that are useful for identifying a mammal that will respond therapeutically or is responding therapeutically to a method of treating cancer that comprises administering a microtubule-stabilizing agent. In one aspect, the cancer is breast cancer, and the microtubule-stabilizing agent is an epothilone or analog or derivative thereof, or ixabepilone.