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Patent CA-2649348-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulfur barrier for use with in situ processes for treating formations
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN DEL S
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: Methods for forming a barrier around at least a portion of a treatment area in a subsurface formation are described herein. Sulfur may be introduced into one or more wellbores located inside a perimeter of a treatment area in the formation having a permeability of at least 0.1 darcy. At least some of the sulfur is allowed to move towards portions of the formation cooler than the melting point of sulfur to solidify the sulfur in the formation to form the barrier.
Patent CA-2651709-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of protein s100a 12 as a marker for colorectal cancer
Inventor: WILD NORBERT
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It discloses the use of protein S100A 12 in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It relates to a method for diagnosis of colorectal cancer from a stool sample, derived from an individual by measuring S100A 12 in said sample. Measurement of S100A 12 can, e.g., be used in the early detection or diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
Patent CA-2658001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHI YAN
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: Compounds are provided which are phosphonate and phosphinate activators and thus are useful in treating diabetes and related diseases and have the structure of Formula (I), wherein Formula (II) is a heteroaryl ring; R4 is -(CH2)n-Z-(CH2)m-PO(OR7)(OR8), -(CH2)nZ-(CH2)m-PO(OR7)R9, -(CH2)n-Z-(CH2)m-OPO(OR7)R9, -(CH2)nZ-(CH2)m-OPO(R9)(R10), or -(CH2)nZ-(CH2)m-PO(R9)(R10); R5 and R6 are independently selected from H, alkyl and halogen; Y is R7(CH2)s or is absent; and X, n, Z, m, R4, R5, R6, R7, and s are as defined herein; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A method for treating diabetes and related diseases employing the above compounds is also provided.
Patent CA-2658123-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUSSEGGER ELIAS
IPC: H05B3/28
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A layered heater (20) includes a resistive layer (26) defining a resistive circuit pattern having at least one bend portion (32). A conductive overlay (36) is provided on at least one of a top surface (38) and a bottom surface (40) of the bend portion (32) to alleviate the current crowding effect, thereby protecting the electric circuit from premature failure. Methods of manufacturing the layered heater are also disclosed. The overlay may be formed on the bend portion after the resistive layer is formed. The overlay may also be formed on a substrate or a dielectric layer that supports the resistive layer before the resistive layer is formed.
Patent CA-2663418-A1 (CA)
Title: Blade supports for use in shaving systems
Inventor: XU MING LAURA
IPC: B26B21/60
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: Supported blades (10) for use in shaving systems are disclosed. The supported blades include a blade support (20) having a surface (22) that is coated with aluminum.
Patent CA-2663501-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARRIS JOEL M
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a disease or condition (e.g., pain, diabetes or disorders of lipid metabolism) comprising administering an azetidine derivative of the formula (I) selected from the group consisting of the compounds defined by Tables 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d and 4a.
Patent CA-2663580-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AYALON-SOFFER MICHAL
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: Disclosed are peptide ligands for G-protein coupled receptors that are useful for treating disorders associated with G-protein coupled receptor activation.
Patent CA-2664098-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUNG DAVID
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: The invention provides method for treating Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS), slowing the onset and/or development and/or progression of CCDS or preventing the development of CCDS in canines, such as dogs, using hydrogenated pyrido [4,3-b] indoles, including dimebon.
Patent CA-2664219-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JURK MARION
IPC: A61P37/04
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to oligonucleotides including at least one lipophil ic substituted nucleotide analog and a pyrimidine- purine dinucleotide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use the reof.
Patent CA-2667648-A1 (CA)
Title: Ohmic electrode for sic semiconductor, method of manufacturing ohmic electrode for sic semiconductor, semiconductor device, and method of manufacturing semiconductor device
Inventor: TAMASO HIDETO
IPC: H01L21/28
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: Disclosed are: an ohmic electrode (2) for a SiC semiconductor, comprising Si and Ni, or an ohmic electrode (2) for a SiC semiconductor, comprising Si and Ni and additionally comprising Au or Pt; a method for manufacturing the ohmic electrode (2); a semiconductor device using the ohmic electrode (2); and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor device.
Patent CA-2667952-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIAIE NAMVAR
IPC: G16Z99/00
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: Medical devices having restrictive access, and methods thereof are provided.
Patent CA-2668660-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UPTERGROVE RONALD L
IPC: B41J2/205
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: A container (10) having a non-planar external surface (20) and a digital image printed thereon by ink droplets (30) is provided. The ink droplets (30) may vary in diameter from about 10 to about 200 microns and the droplets may range from about 200 to about 1200 drops per inch. Methods (40) for digital printing plastic containers are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2669685-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHU CAROLINE
IPC: G01N27/403
Filed: 2009-06-23
Abstract: An analyte test strip for accepting diverse bodily fluid sample volumes includes a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer disposed above the first insulating layer, and a third insulating layer disposed below the first insulating layer. The third insulating layer has a platform portion that extends beyond the first and second insulating layers and an upper surface. The analyte test strip also has a patterned spacer layer positioned between the first and second layers. The patterned spacer layer defines a channel between the first and second insulating layers that has a sample-receiving chamber, a first port proximate the platform portion and a second port at an outer edge of the analyte test strip.  Moreover, the first port and the second port are in fluidic communication with the sample-receiving chamber. In addition, the upper surface of the platform portion is configured to receive a first (relatively large) bodily fluid sample of at least 5 micro-liters and transfer at least a portion of the first bodily fluid sample to the sample-receiving chamber via the first port. The second port is configured to receive a second (relatively small) bodily fluid sample of lesser volume than the first bodily fluid sample and to transfer at least a portion of the second bodily fluid sample to the sample-receiving chamber.
Patent CA-2669915-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted bicyclocarboxyamide compounds
Inventor: ANDO KOJI
IPC: A61K31/415
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I). These compounds are useful for the treatment of disease conditions caused by overactivation of the VR1 receptor such as pain, or the like in mammal. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the above compound.
Patent CA-2670021-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALL PETER
IPC: G06V10/50
Filed: 2008-09-19
Abstract: In one embodiment of the subject application, there is a method and system of estimating the number of persons or things. The method and system include receiving data representing a visual image of the persons or things; analyzing the data in the frequency domain to observe one or more edge properties of one or more edges of an outline of the person or things in the visual representation; and estimating a number of persons or things represented by the data by comparing the one or more edge properties against a model set of characteristics for the persons or things. A person or thing is counted in the number of persons or things for each set of the one or more edge properties that correlate to the model set of characteristics.
Patent CA-2671940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAO ZHENHAI
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for identifying and using partial adenosine A2A receptor agonists that are useful as adjuncts in myocardiological perfusion imaging.
Patent CA-2672606-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods to treat muscular & cardiovascular disorders
Inventor: HALL JONATHAN
IPC: C12N15/113
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel microRNA, mir-208-2, implicated in muscular and cardiovascular disorders. The present invention also relates to oligonucleotide therapeutic agents (antisense oligonucleotides and/or double stranded oligonucleotides such as dsRNA) and their use in the treatment of muscular and cardiovascular disorders resulting from dysregulation of mir-208-2.
Patent CA-2673725-A1 (CA)
Title: Antibodies and methods for making and using them
Inventor: FREY GERHARD
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: The invention provides antibodies, including chimeric human antibodies, recombinant antibodies, synthetic antibodies, and the nucleic acids encoding them, and methods for making and using these immunoglobulins. The invention provides recombinant and synthetic polypeptide and nucleic acid embodiments of these polypeptides and/or antibodies. The invention also provides polypeptides comprising, or consisting of, consensus human framework regions, or "Independently Consensused Frameworks (ICFs)", nucleic acids encoding them, and libraries and kits comprising these ICFs and/or antibodies of the invention, individually and in combinatorial libraries and combinations.
Patent CA-2673767-A1 (CA)
Title: Foamable composition for killing arthropods and uses thereof
Inventor: ROSSEL BART
IPC: A01P7/04
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a foamable composition for killing arthropods and their eggs, such as lice or ticks and nits. More in particular, the invention provides a composition for killing arthropods comprising as active ingredient more than 50 % by weight of one or more saturated linear or branched hydrocarbons and as a stabilizing agent one or more linear or branched siloxanes. The present composition preferably is a non-aqueous foamable composition, comprising more than 50 % by weight of one or more saturated linear hydrocarbons, preferably saturated linear C10 to C22 hydrocarbons, and 0.01 and 20 % by weight of a linear aryl or alkyl siloxane as a stabilizing or foaming agent. The invention further relates to the use of such composition for killing arthropods and to a method for killing arthropods comprising the application of the present composition.
Patent CA-2674121-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAYAD-YAGHOUBI YAGHOUB
IPC: C22B21/02
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A mass of solid aluminium carbide containing product is produced by injecting particulate alumina into a bath (30) of molten aluminium metal; and injecting carbonaceous material, consisting of, containing or yielding carbon, into the bath (30). The bath (30) of molten aluminium metal is maintained at a superheated temperature to heat and react carbon with molten aluminium to produce solid aluminium carbide which mixes with alumina to form a mass (36) containing entrapped gas and entrapped molten aluminium metal and having a bulk or apparent density less than aluminium. The mass is allowed to accumulate as a mass of solid aluminium carbide containing product on the upper surface of the bath. The carbonaceous material is a hydrocarbon material or is produced by pyrolysis, decomposition or cracking of a hydrocarbon material.
Patent CA-2678373-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable heating apparatus for powder coating
Inventor: WHITLEY JEFFERY
IPC: A47K3/02
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a portable apparatus for heating a surface of an object during powder coating. The object is fixed at a location, and a powder comprising a thermal plastic polymer or a thermoset polymer is applied to the surface of the object prior to heating. The apparatus comprises a portable support member, and a portable first heater for heating the surface of the object, the first heater being mounted to the support member.
Patent CA-2678525-A1 (CA)
Title: Reduction of risk of diarrhoea
Inventor: ROCHAT FLORENCE
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: The use of a probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus and a probiotic Bifidobacterium longumin the manufacture of a medicament or therapeutic nutritional composition for administration to an infant during at least the first three months of life for the long-term prophylaxis of diarrhoea in infants and young children.
Patent CA-2679096-A1 (CA)
Title: Plasma treatment of biological tissue to increase the biocompatibility thereof
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN HANNGOERG
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the treatment of glutardialdehyde-stabilized biological tissue of animal or human origin, such as porcine or bovine pericardium or human cadaver heart valves, wherein the method provides a physical plasma treatment of the particularly collagen tissue for increasing its bio-compatibility, cell population, and shelf life.
Patent CA-2679481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEI KARL SHIQING
IPC: A61Q19/10
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiphase personal care composition. The multiphase personal care composition comprises an aqueous structured surfactant phase, a structuring system, and a benefit phase. The aqueous structured surfactant phase comprises from about 5% to about 16%, by weight of the multiphase personal care composition, of a lathering surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants or mixtures thereof and a structuring system. The structuring system comprises a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of from about 1.4 to about 13; about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of the multiphase personal care composition, of an associative polymer; and an electrolyte. The benefit phase comprises from about 5% to about 30%, by weight of the multiphase personal care composition, of hydrophobic benefit material.
Patent CA-2680620-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAKER PAUL EDMUND
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool (1) for separating a hair bundle (11) comprising a number of hair strands appropriate for receiving a hair treatment composition (15) for creating a hair bundle effect. The hair bundle (11) is received into a through hole (10) via a slit (50). The dimensions of the through hole (10) dictate the appropriate size of a hair bundle (11). In one aspect of the present invention, the tool (1) is substantially flat in order to prevent spillages of hair treatment composition (15) onto the scalp. A gripping layer (70) may extend upon at least a portion of the tool (1) for aiding the grip of the tool (1) to the hair bundle (11).
Patent CA-2681359-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY S
IPC: B05C11/00
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A fluid dispenser and method of operating the same. The fluid dispenser can include a wheel driven by diluent passing along a flow path in the fluid dispenser. The wheel can be connected to a pump to pump fluid from a reservoir for dispense into the diluent. In some embodiments, the ratio of wheel rotations to pump cycles is selected to provide a desired and repeatable dilution ratio of concentrated fluid to diluent. The fluid dispenser can be portable and/or disposable, and in some embodiments is adapted for installation on an upper rim of a reservoir wall. Also, the fluid dispenser can be provided with a baffle limiting the velocity and impact of incoming diluent to the wheel driving the pump, thereby improving dosing accuracy of the dispenser in some embodiments.
Patent CA-2682397-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEVENS WALTER J
IPC: A61B18/24
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: An apparatus for treating a hollow anatomical structure can include a light delivery device. The light delivery device comprises an optical fiber that is located in a lumen of a shaft suitable for insertion into the hollow anatomical structure and has a fiber tip located proximal of a distal end of the shaft during treatment of the hollow anatomical structure. The apparatus can further include a liquid source for providing a liquid flow over the optical fiber at a predetermined liquid flow rate.
Patent CA-2682852-A1 (CA)
Title: Bill payment system
Inventor: ANTOO NIZAM
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A bill payment system and method. In a method, the authorization request message is sent to a biller. The authorization request message requests authorization for a consumer to pay a bill at the merchant. The biller thereafter authorizes or does not authorize payment of the bill, and then sends an authorization response message back to merchant. The authorization response message indicates whether or not the biller has authorized or not authorized the payment of the bill. The authorization response message is thereafter received by the merchant and a biller can credit an account of the consumer.
Patent CA-2683007-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SATO FUMIAKI
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2009-10-20
Abstract: To provide a method and a system for recovering CO2 from gasification gas, the method and the system being capable of preventing the recovered CO2 from being contaminated with COS, without repeating cooling and heating operations and without increasing the steam consumption, even when the CO2 recovery ratio is changed in recovering CO2 from gasification gas.  Gasification gas being produced in a gasifier 10 and containing CO, CO2, COS and H2S is subjected to dust removal in a scrubber 20. Then, a part of the gas is subjected to a CO shift reaction, in which CO is converted into CO2, in a CO shift reactor 30.  Another part of the gasification gas is not subjected to the CO  shift reaction by means of a bypass 34, and is mixed with the gas after the CO shift reaction. Thereby, the temperature of the mixture gas is set at 180°C to 300°C, and COS in the mixture gas is converted into H2S in a COS converter 40. The H2S is absorbed and removed by a H2S absorption apparatus 50. Then, CO2 is absorbed and removed by a CO2 absorb apparatus.
Patent CA-2684992-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLAKE GRAEME ASHLEY
IPC: B65D50/00
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: A tamper evident seal for a container includes a screw thread and a closure means adapted for use with the container. The tamper evident seal comprises a normally circular ring which is frangibly linked to the closure means. The ring has one or more inwardly extending protrusions, and the container has one or more corresponding outwardly extending protrusions adjacent its screw thread. The faces of the protrusions are configured such that the leading face of the or each ring protrusion approaches the forward face of the or each container protrusion when the closure means is being fitted onto the container. Any protrusions on the container or ring are situated or grouped in spaced apart locations about a perimeter of the container or ring and the normally circular ring is able to pass over the protrusion or protrusions on the container substantially without stretching and by deforming out of round. The closure means is also adapted for use as a drinking vessel and the container is substantially bottle shaped.
Patent CA-2685743-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOBERSTEIN RALF
IPC: C07D417/06
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: The invention relates to selected 2-cyclopropyl-thiazole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein B, Y and R1 are as described in the description; to salts and especially pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to the use of such compounds use as medicaments, especially as orexin receptor antagonists.
Patent CA-2688057-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LALIBERTE SEBASTIEN
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidine-based renin inhibitor compounds having carboxylate or carboxylic acid terminal groups. The disclosed low molecular weight, orally active renin inhibitors are of non-peptide nature and have long duration of action. The compounds can be used in the treatment of cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.
Patent CA-2688588-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRISCOLL JAMES R
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for placing and processing test orders and real orders. In various embodiments, test trading orders are generated, transmitted and ranked. In various embodiments, real and test trading orders are processed and results are transmitted back to the entities originating the orders. In various embodiments, a data signal differentiates between real and test trading orders and a computer system processes the orders based on differing values.
Patent CA-2689281-A1 (CA)
Title: Retractable writing instrument
Inventor: MATTHEWS JAMES C
IPC: B43K8/02
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A writing utensil configurable between retracted and extended configurations is provided.  The writing utensil includes a body having an interior volume and an aperture.  A  reciprocally movable nib assembly is located in the body and includes a nib that, when in the extended configuration, traverses the aperture. To prevent the nib from drying when in the retracted configuration, a sealing element seals the aperture. In an embodiment, the sealing element is a resilient valve element that can be opened by a sleeve slidably engaging the nib assembly. After the sleeve opens the valve, the sleeve slides with respect to the nib assembly to expose the nib. In another embodiment, the sealing element can be a sliding door that is attached to the nib assembly and overlays the aperture. When the nib assembly is moved to the extended configuration, the sliding door slides in a manner that opens the aperture.
Patent CA-2689809-A1 (CA)
Title: Downhole cable gripping/shearing device
Inventor: DAIGLE GUY A
IPC: E21B29/04
Filed: 2010-01-07
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods and apparatuses for gripping and shearing a downhole cable. In one embodiment, a line cutter mandrel includes: a tubular mandrel; a pocket disposed along an outer surface of the mandrel and longitudinally coupled to the mandrel; a channel disposed through the pocket for receiving a cable; and a line cutter. The line cutter includes a blade, is operable to engage an outer surface of the cable in a gripping position, is operable to at least substantially sever the cable with the blade in a cutting position, and is operable from the gripping position to the cutting position by relative longitudinal movement between the cable and the pocket.
Patent CA-2691965-A1 (CA)
Title: Medication dispenser
Inventor: SADAN BATAMI
IPC: A61M11/02
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for providing medication according to a preset schedule, the method comprising: providing a disposable medication dispenser containing medication to a user; connecting one dispenser monitor to said medication dispenser;  monitoring a state of said medication with said monitor; providing, via said monitor, signals with respect to said state of said medication to a health monitoring station; and monitoring the state of dispenser at the health monitoring station.
Patent CA-2695473-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELMAR PAUL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a biomarker which is predictive for the clinical benefit of EGFR inhibitor treatment in cancer patients.