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Patent CA-2701479-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JENKINS STEVE
IPC: E04C2/32
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: A support frame for a sliding door comprising upper and lower support members, and a side panel attachable so as to extend between said upper and lower support members, wherein the side panel comprises two panel portions that slide relative to each other and overlap to enable the distance between the upper and lower support members to be altered during installation of the support frame.
Patent CA-2701677-A1 (CA)
Title: Cho-k1 cell line
Inventor: KOPETZKI ERHARD
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: The current invention reports a CHO-K1 cell, characterized in that said CHO-K1 cell is derived from CHO-K1 cell deposited as ATCC CCL-61, grows in suspension, requires no glutamine, no insulin, and no growth factors in the cultivation medium for growth, whereby said CHO-K1 cell is not modified compared to the deposited CHO-K1 cell ATCC CCL-61 cell line by the introduction, deletion, or inactivation of a nucleic acid. Also reported are a method for obtaining said CHO-K1 cell and a method for the production of a heterologous polypeptide using such a CHO-K1 cell according to the invention.
Patent CA-2702087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SVANEBJERG ELO
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: Spraying installation (1 ) on a chassis (2) of a truck (3), comprising a spraying nozzle (4) at the free end of a telescopic arm (5) attached to the chassis (2) via elevation means, characterized by the telescopic arm (5) being supported in a first position (A) oriented along the length of the truck (3) and above the top of the truck, wherein the telescopic arm (5) is stowed in a horizontal transport position, and supported in at least one other, active position (B,C), whereby the telescopic arm stays horizontal during the movement between said positions (A and B,C) in a space confined between the vertical planes of the two sides of the truck.
Patent CA-2702702-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEATH RICHARD
IPC: C09K8/528
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to a method of reducing the amount of crystallized salt in an aqueous stream comprises the steps of contacting the aqueous stream comprising one or more salts with an amount of a salt inhibitor sufficient to reduce the amount of crystallized salt in the aqueous stream under a set of conditions, and/or to reduce the amount of salt deposition from the aqueous stream that would otherwise occur from the aqueous stream under the essentially identical conditions, wherein the salt inhibitor comprises an at least partially water soluble compound comprising a Group 3 to Group 15 metal and/or an at least partially water soluble compound having any one of the formulae (I), (II), (III): wherein X is O or S; and R1, R2, R3, R4, and when present, R5 and/or R6 each independently comprise an organic or an inorganic functional group. A testing rig is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2702936-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUANG TIANPING
IPC: C09K8/76
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: A treating fluid may contain an effective amount of a particulate additive to fixate or reduce fines migration, where the particulate additive is an alkaline earth metal oxide alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkali metal oxides, alkali metal hydrox-ides transition metal oxides, transition metal hydroxides, post-transition metal oxides, post-transition metal hydroxides piezoelectric crystals and pyroelectric crystals. The particle size of the magnesium oxide or other agent may be nano-meter scale, which scale may provide unique particle charges that help fixate the formation fines.  These treating fluids may be used as treatment fluids for subterranean hydrocarbon formations, such as in hydraulic fracturing, completion fluids, gravel packing fluids and fluid loss pills.  The carrier fluid used in the treating fluid may be aqueous, brine, alcoholic or hydrocarbon-based.
Patent CA-2706913-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILMOUR ALAN
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: A method of treating silicate-based wellbore fluids that includes flocculating at least a portion of contaminants contained in a silicate-based wellbore fluid out of the fluid phase; and separating the flocculated contaminants from the fluid phase.  Methods of recycling silicate-based fluids, methods of disposing used silicate-based fluid, and methods of disposing of wellbore fluid waste are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2707239-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMADA MANABU
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: This aims to provide an aerosol aspirator comprising an aerosol producing passage (6) extending from an outside-air introduction port (2) to a mouthpiece (4), a liquid supply unit (18) for supplying a solution of a predetermined quantity to a supply position (A) of the aerosol producing passage (6), a ceramic heater (12) for heating and evaporating a solution, which has been transferred from the supply position (A) toward the mouthpiece (4) together with the suction air to flow in the aerosol producing passage (6) at the aspiration time of a user, thereby to produce an aerosol in the aerosol producing passage (6), and a protector disposed either near the supply position (A) or between the supply position (A) and the liquid supply unit (18). This protector includes at least one of a radiation cover (20), a cooling unit (21) or an open/close valve (22).
Patent CA-2709640-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PLESCH GUNNAR
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: Described herein are inventions in the field of genetic engineering of plants, including combinations of polynucleotides encoding LMPs to improve agronomic, horticultural, and quality traits. This invention also relates to the combination of polynucleotides encoding proteins that are related to the presence of seed storage compounds in plants. More specifically, the present invention relates to LMP polynucleotides encoding lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and the use of these combinations of these sequences, their order and direction in the combination, and the regulatory elements used to control expression and transcript termination in these combinations in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating fatty acid-related compounds and for increasing oil and starch levels and altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds.  The invention further relates to methods of using these novel combinations of polypeptides to stimulate plant growth, and/or root growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.
Patent CA-2711263-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOHLI RAJNISH
IPC: A61K8/44
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions comprising a basic amino acid, e.g., arginine, for the treatment of dry mouth.
Patent CA-2716493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LATOUF WILLIAM G
IPC: C12P7/08
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: A process is disclosed for converting complex plant polysaccharides, including cellulosic materials, into fuels and other chemicals. In preferred embodiments, the process comprises sequential hydrolysis of the plant polysaccharides by two or more microorganisms
Patent CA-2719737-A1 (CA)
Title: Three dimensional variable forming apparatus and methods of use thereof
Inventor: JOHNSON BRENT
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods include a mold assembly having a malleable mold (4), a moldable blank (2) and a bladder (1) positioned about the moldable blank (2) to transmit an external force applied to the mold assembly uniformly to the moldable blank (2) and hence to the malleable mold (4). The invention further includes a method of replicating a surface by use of the mold assembly. The method may include manipulating the malleable mold (4) to record the image to be replicated. This manipulation may include a physical engagement of the mold with a physical surface to be replicated. Alternatively, an image, e.g., photograph or laser scan of the surface may be transmitted to a computer numerically controlled ("CNC") system. The CNC  system then manipulates the malleable mold (4) to reflect the surface to be replicated. An activated moldable blank, e.g., a blank (2) fabricated from a thermo-forming material, is then positioned over the malleable mold. The bladder (1) is then secured about the moldable blank (2). An external force, such as that induced by placing the mold assembly in a vacuum chamber, is then applied to the mold assembly.
Patent CA-2721598-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERRMANN JOERG
IPC: H01Q19/13
Filed: 2010-11-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a high-frequency measurement setup for measuring a high-frequency test object, in particular, and antenna, comprising -    one or more reflectors for high-frequency signals, -    a laser tracker, -    retrotargets for laser beams of the laser tracker that are disposed on the reflectors and are provided to orient the high-frequency test object, and -    a measuring unit that is designed to actuator the laser tracker in such a way that the high-frequency test object and one or more reflectors are measured in terms of their propagation of high-frequency signals.
Patent CA-2721681-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARRELLY RYAN
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: A personal transportation device (10, 110) is described having a U--shaped truck (12, 112), a pair of wheels (16, 116) attached to the truck, and a platform (14, 114) mechanically coupled to the truck, such that the platform is operable to receive a user's foot. The personal transportation device (10, 110) can further include an additional pair of easily removable wheels (146), and can be propelled by a rider swiveling his or her hips back and forth to cause the device to move in a targeted direction.
Patent CA-2725262-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAZURKIEWICZ TIMOTHY M
IPC: B65D41/00
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: The present dispensing closure system (20) includes a closure base (30), which can be configured for securement to an associated container (22), and a lid (32) hingedly connected to the closure base (30) for movement between closed and open positions, wherein in the closed position of the lid (32), the lid (32) coacts to close and seal a dispensing orifice (50) defined by the closure base (30). Convenient manipulation of the lid (32) between its closed and open positions is facilitated by the provision of a sliding element (36) mounted on the base (30) for sliding, reciprocable movement generally laterally of the closure base (30).  Notably, the sliding element (36) includes a latch portion (78) which coacts with the lid (32) to positively retain the lid (32) in its closed position until manipulation of the sliding element (36) by a user to unlatch the lid (30). The sliding element (36) includes one or more camming surfaces (82) which coact with the lid (32) to urge it from its closed position to its open position.
Patent CA-2727146-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANGE JOSEPHUS H M
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: This invention concerns fluorinated 3,4-di-aryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamidine derivatives as cannabinoid-CB1 receptor antagonists, methods for preparing these compounds, novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said compounds, methods for the preparation of these intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these dihydropyrazole derivatives as active ingredient, as well as the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of obesity and obesity-related cardiovascular disorders, drug addiction, cognition deficits, liver fibrosis and inflammatory disorders.    The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification.
Patent CA-2728556-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUZUKI NORIYUKI
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2009-06-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for assessing ernbryotoxicity of a chemical comprising: (1) a first step of measuring the expression level of one or more genes selected from among genes each comprising any of the nucleotide sequences of SEQ  ID NOs: 1 to 78 and 101 to 230 and orthologous genes thereof in a sample from a non-human mammal or mammalian cell which has come into contact with a test chemical; and (2) a second step of comparing the measured value of the expression level of the gene in the sample obtained in the first step with a control value of the expression level of the gene and based on the difference assessing the level of the embryotoxicity of the test chemical in the sample; and so on.
Patent CA-2729569-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GASSER DANIEL
IPC: B65D47/32
Filed: 2009-06-30
Abstract: A container (1, 2) for storing and dispensing a liquid, the container including an access port (16) having a frangible seal (18) for allowing contained liquid to be dispensed. A vent (19) permeable to vapour but impermeable to liquid is also provid-ed so that vapour may be vented from the interior of the container.
Patent CA-2731700-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS JAMES S
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: A golf club may have an orientation marker located on the golf club that indicates at least a relative orientation between the golf club head and shaft. The orientation marker may be located, for example, on the golf club head or shaft. A  key member provides additional information with respect to the relative orientation between the golf club head and the shaft.  The key member may be located, for example, on the golf club head, shaft, or grip portion, or on a head cover for the golf club head.
Patent CA-2738623-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KROLL RYAN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2009-09-01
Abstract: A weight management system comprised of a body worn device which interfaces periodically with a computer. The established weight goals of the user are translated by the computer into daily activity targets and downloaded into the device. The device monitors the user's activity, offering progress status toward the daily activity target. Further, the device alerts the user of excessive sedentary periods which depress metabolic indicators. The activity targets, allowed length of sedentary periods and suggested activities to reach goal are specific to the individual based on their biometrics and living environment. The computer provides historical tracking of activity for motivational and coaching purposes.
Patent CA-2740972-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWIFT JOHN
IPC: F24S10/30
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: A device and method of its production for a micro -channel thermal absorber (1) to be used as a solar thermal collector, heat collector, or heat dissipater, extruded or continuously cast in one piece or in modular segments from a metal, plastic, or glass and assembled into panels of different structures seamlessly integrated into the envelope of a building as covering layers or structural elements. The micro-channel thermal absorber comprises an active plate (2), a back plate (3) adjacent to the active plate, and a plurality of micro-channel walls (4) arranged substantially perpendicular to the active plate and the back plate to define a plurality of fluid transport micro-channels (5) configured to allow fluid flow there-along, wherein the micro-channel walls constitute supporting elements between the active plate and the back plate to provide structure.
Patent CA-2742153-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for radiolabeling a chelator-conjugated antibody with 111in
Inventor: CHINN PAUL
IPC: C07K1/13
Filed: 2000-02-29
Abstract: Antibody binding assays and radiolabeling kits are disclosed for radiolabeling and testing therapeutic antibodies in the commercial setting. In particular, the kits are designed for making and evaluating radiolabeled anti-CD20 conjugates to be used for the treatment and imaging of B cell lymphoma tumors. All kit reagents are sterile and are designed to achieve a high level of antibody radiolabeling and product stability with results which are highly reproducible.
Patent CA-2746462-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for separating mineral impurities from calcium carbonate-containing rocks by x-ray sorting
Inventor: TAVAKKOLI BAHMAN
IPC: B07C5/36
Filed: 2009-12-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating mineral impurities from calcium carbonate-containing rocks by comminuting the calcium carbonate-containing rocks to a particle size in the range of from 1 mm to 250 mm, separating the calcium carbonate particles by means of a dual energy X-ray transmission sorting device.
Patent CA-2747798-A1 (CA)
Title: Cross-pleated membrane cartridges, and method and apparatus for making cross-pleated membrane cartridges
Inventor: MONTIE GREG
IPC: B01D46/52
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A membrane cartridge is manufactured by repeatedly folding and joining two strips of membrane to form a cross-pleated cartridge with a stack of openings or fluid passageways configured in an alternating cross-flow arrangement. The cartridge can be modified for other flow configurations including co-flow and counter-flow arrangements. Methods for manufacturing such cross-pleated membrane cartridges, as well as apparatus used in the manufacturing process are described. Cross-pleated membrane cartridges comprising water- permeable membranes can be used in a variety of applications, including in heat and water vapor exchangers. In particular they can be incorporated into energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) for exchanging heat and water vapor between air streams being directed into and out of buildings.
Patent CA-2748031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CADUFF DAVID
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A system and method are described for selecting and identifying a unique object or feature in the system user's three-dimensional ("3-D") environment in a two-dimensional ("2-D") virtual representation of the same object or feature in a virtual environment. The system and method may be incorporated in a mobile device that includes position and orientation sensors to determine the pointing device's position and pointing direction. The mobile device incorporating the present invention may be adapted for wireless communication with a computer- based system that represents static and dynamic objects and features that exist or are present in the system user's 3-D environment. The mobile device incorporating the present invention will also have the capability to process information regarding a system user's environment and calculating specific measures for pointing accuracy and reliability.
Patent CA-2748733-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for extracting electric power from a renewable energy source
Inventor: MACERINI SAURO
IPC: G05F1/67
Filed: 2009-01-07
Abstract: The plant comprises: a DC-voltage electric power source (3), whose operating conditions vary as a function of at least one uncontrollable quantity, for each value of the uncontrollable quantity the source presenting a characteristic curve of the supplied power as a function of a controlled quantity, wherein each characteristic curve presents a maximum for an optimal value of said controlled quantity; a power conditioning circuit (5); a regulation loop (9) to adjust the controlled quantity maximizing the power supplied by the source when said uncontrollable quantity varies. The regulation loop is de- signed in such a way as to determine whether, for the actual value of said uncontrollable quantity, the actual value of the controlled quantity (V.in) is greater or lower than the optimal value and to generate a regulation signal (V.in-REF) to modify the actual value of the controlled quantity towards the optimal value.
Patent CA-2749203-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOAYZA OSCAR G
IPC: H01R13/60
Filed: 2010-01-08
Abstract: The invention provides a modular mapping system and apparatus for organizing and enclosing one or more electrical cables or cords that originate from and are connected to separate electronic devices and appliances. The system and apparatus can be made of a suitable size to house one or more electrical devices whereby the individual electrical cables or cords can be connected to or plugged into the electrical device. The individual electrical cables or cords never exit the apparatus and the electrical device is concealed from view. Another embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus for organizing and concealing for easy transport the various electrical cables and cords of the AC adapter cables or peripheral devices of a computer. The system and apparatus comprises a body that securely folds around the cables or cords in a closed configuration. The cords/cables can be restrained using wrapping system units or Velcro® wraps.
Patent CA-2751299-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POINSARD CEDRIC
IPC: A61K31/4535
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of general formula (I) and also to cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing such a compound.
Patent CA-2751624-A1 (CA)
Title: Lubricated pen needle
Inventor: HORVATH JOSHUA
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2010-02-04
Abstract: A pen needle (531) includes a hub (511) and a needle (513) fixedly connected to the hub (511). An outer cover (501) receives the hub (511). A lubricant reservoir (503) is disposed in the outer cover (501) such that a portion of the needle (513) is disposed in the lubricant reservoir (503) when the hub (511) is received by the outer cover (501). Lubrication of the needle (513) facilitates multiple injections.
Patent CA-2752482-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PURAKKAT SAVITHA
IPC: C09K5/10
Filed: 2010-02-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat transfer fluid comprising water, glycerine, and a surfactant. The heat transfer fluid is particularly suitable for use in solar thermal collectors or ground source heat pumps.
Patent CA-2753531-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIARRIZZO MICHAEL JR
IPC: B05B15/12
Filed: 2010-02-24
Abstract: Provided is a booth that includes a booth housing that defines an area for locating or positioning a vehicle to undergo a filling, priming, and/or painting operation as part of an overall vehicle collision damage repair process. The booth includes a first air handling system and a second air handling system that is in fluid communication with an air extraction tool. The first handling system includes an air intake, a pressurized plenum, a filter to filter air from the air plenum before that enters into the interior of the housing, and an air exhaust. The second air handling system includes flexible and static conduits that are in communication with each other and in communication with an air exhaust outlet for removing debris and particulate from a sealed application area located adjacent the vehicle being repaired. The air extraction tool is carried by a carriage and support that permits movement of the tooling throughout the paint spray booth and is in fluid communication with the second air handling system.
Patent CA-2756387-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BORYS ROBERT
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 2011-10-28
Abstract: A device for hanging and storing articles. The device comprises a track and one or more hooks releasably securable thereto. The track includes a downwardly oriented longitudinal lip and a longitudinal rib. The longitudinal lip forms a downwardly orientated longitudinal channel. The hook includes a flange member and a recess. The flange member of the hook is receivable within the downwardly oriented channel of the track and the recess of the hook is receivable about the longitudinal rib of the track to releasably secure the hook to the track.
Patent CA-2756630-A1 (CA)
Title: Visualization of catheter-tissue contact by map distortion
Inventor: ZINO ELIAHU
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2011-11-01
Abstract: A method, including constructing a simulated surface of a body cavity, and pressing a distal end of a probe against a wall of the body cavity. While pressing the distal end against the wall, position measurements are accepted from the probe indicating a position of the probe within the body cavity, and force measurements are accepted from the probe indicating a force between the distal end and the wall. A distortion in the simulated surface is created at the position indicated by the position measurements, so as to form a distorted surface, upon detecting that the force measurements exceed a predefined amount. The distorted surface is then displayed.