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Patent CA-2607264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HESS GEORG
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing a cardiac disease, particularly an acute cardiac event, in a patient presenting with symptoms of acute cardiac decompensation, comprising the steps of (a) measuring, preferably in vitro, the level of NT-proBNP (N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide) or a variant thereof in a sample from the patient, (b) measuring, preferably in vitro, the level of NT-proANP (N-terminal atrial natriuretic peptide) or a variant thereof in a sample from the patient, (c) combining the information of the measured levels of NT-proANP and NT-proBNP, wherein an increased level of NT-proANP in presence of a non-increased or weakly increased level of NT-proBNP indicates the presence of an acute cardiac event, or wherein an increased level of NT-proANP in presence of a highly increased level of NT-proBNP indicates the presence of a chronic cardiac disease. The present invention also allows to distinguish an acute cardiac event from decompensation of a chronic cardiac disease. The present invention also relates to the use of corresponding kits and to methods of treatment of cardiac diseases.
Patent CA-2607591-A1 (CA)
Title: Pesticidal substituted phenylethers
Inventor: SCHNATTERER STEFAN
IPC: A01P7/00
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of phenylether derivatives of formula (I), to compositions thereof for the control of pests, including arthropods and helminths.
Patent CA-2608471-A1 (CA)
Title: Transdermal systems for the delivery of therapeutic agents including granisetron using iontophoresis
Inventor: ANDERSON CARTER R
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A disposable skin-worn device for the transdermal delivery at least one dose of charged therapeutic substances, including granisetron, by iontophoresis, the device comprising a donor reservoir containing an amount of a therapeutic substance to be delivered transdermally by iontophoresis, a counter reservoir, a source of electric power connected in a circuit between the donor reservoir and the counter reservoir and a control system for controlling current flow in the circuit to enable at least one dose of the therapeutic substance to be delivered transdermally by iontophoresis and wherein the control system includes a control element selected from the group consisting of a sensor activated by an external signal and a switch.
Patent CA-2610108-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURPEE JANET
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A flexible stent structure includes a plurality of axially spaced strut portions defining generally tubular axial segments of the stent and constructed to be radially expandable. A helical portion is interposed axially between two strut portions and has a plurality of helical elements connected between circumferentially spaced locations on the two strut portions. The helical elements extend helically between those locations and the length of a helical element is sufficient so that, when the stent is in a radially expanded state, it can simultaneously withstand repeated axial compression or expansion and bending.
Patent CA-2611017-A1 (CA)
Title: Wraparound swimsuit
Inventor: ROTHHAMMER SHEETZ DIANNE
IPC: A41D5/00
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A swimsuit especially adapted for use by elderly and physically challenged women includes a one-piece body having an upper wraparound portion and a lower trunk portion. The upper portion includes first and second panels or flaps that overlap one another and include free ends that are secured to the body by readily securable and releasable fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners.
Patent CA-2613402-A1 (CA)
Title: Wood preservative composition
Inventor: KING STEPHEN W
IPC: B27K3/52
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A wood preservative composition resulting from admixing components comprising:  at least one preservative metal; a quaternary ammonium compound; at least 2 amine compounds; a pH reducing agent, and water, wherein the pH of the composition is from about 7.1 to less than 8.5. Surprisingly, this combination of materials results in a stable solution that can contain a moldicide yet have a commercially acceptable shelf life.
Patent CA-2613715-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEINKRAUS DAVID W
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that facilitate normalizing and beautifying digitally generated handwriting, such as can be generated on a tablet PC or via scanning a handwritten document. A classifier can identify extrema in the digital handwriting and label such extrema according to predefined categories (e.g., bottom, baseline, midline, top, other, ~) . Multi-linear regression, polynomial regression, etc., can be performed to align labeled extrema to respective and corresponding desired points as indicated by the labels.  Additionally, displacement techniques can be applied to the regressed handwriting to optimize legibility for reading by a human viewer and/or for character recognition by a handwriting recognition application. The displacement techniques can comprise a "rubber sheet" displacement algorithm in conjunction with a "rubber rod" displacement algorithm, which can collectively preserve spatial features of the handwriting during warping thereof.
Patent CA-2619013-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for producing metal foams having uniform cell structure
Inventor: ETTEL VICTOR
IPC: C23C16/06
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: A method for producing porous metal plated polymeric foam having uniform pore properties. Polymeric foam buns are horizontally cut along a longitudinal surface thereby lifting off a foam sheet. The sheet is spooled and then reticulated to remove any remaining cell walls and to round off the internal pore struts to enlarge the openings between the adjacent cells. The reticulated foam sheet is unwound and then plated. Slabs may be attached end to end and loop slitted and then reticulated. The resulting plated uniform foam provides a superior substrate for battery plaques and other applications.
Patent CA-2619189-A1 (CA)
Title: A gameboard
Inventor: ORBANES PHILIP C
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A gameboard including a top surface configured to accommodate the playing of a game thereon and a bottom surface configured to be disposed on a gameboard support surface and to include means for smooth movement thereon.
Patent CA-2621387-A1 (CA)
Title: Knitted bandage
Inventor: GANZONI STEFAN
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A medical bandage consists of a knit fabric made from loop yarns (2) without inlaid yarns. The loop yarns are multifilament yarns having at least one elastic filament (3), a plurality of synthetic microfilaments (4) and a plurality of cellulose or cellulosic filaments (5). The bandage has a linear and a non-linear stretching regime, with an operating point lying between them. When it is applied to a patient, it is elastically stretched to the operating point, which allows to generate reproducible, well defined compression forces.
Patent CA-2621940-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for binaural signal enhancement
Inventor: HAYKIN SIMON
IPC: G01L21/02
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: Various embodiments for components and associated methods that can be used in a binaural speech enhancement system are described. The components can be used, for example, as a pre-processor for a hearing instrument and provide binaural output signals based on binaural sets of spatially distinct input signals that include one or more input signals. The binaural signal processing can be performed by at least one of a binaural spatial noise reduction unit and a perceptual binaural speech enhancement unit. The binaural spatial noise reduction unit performs noise reduction while preferably preserving the binaural cues of the sound sources. The perceptual binaural speech enhancement unit is based on auditory scene analysis and uses acoustic cues to segregate speech components from noise components in the input signals and to enhance the speech components in the binaural output signals.
Patent CA-2622415-A1 (CA)
Title: Transportable, configurable data carrier for exchanging data between electrical devices, and method therefor
Inventor: KRAFT GERALD
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: Adequately designed transportable data carriers are used for different applications. In order to allow for individual, particularly automatically adjustable, interactive configuration and allow also inexperienced users to rapidly transfer data, the invention relates to a data carrier comprising a single interface circuit to be connected to the respective device, a data memory for temporarily storing the data fed by the respective device, input and display means for user-controlled operation and user guidance, and a control unit that is connected to the same and is provided with a program memory for executing application programs and communication functions such that an authentication process is carried out, the transfer mode (master/slave) and the direction of the data transfer are automatically detected, and the adequate transmission type/speed/protocol for downloading the data are selected according to said authentication and identification processes with the aid of the control units for configuration purposes when the data carrier is connected to the respective device, and memory areas of the data memory can be read in and out and deleted only once the authentication process has been successful.
Patent CA-2622530-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAGNO FRANCESCO
IPC: A47J36/06
Filed: 2008-02-19
Abstract: A vapor-guiding lid has a cover portion for removably covering an upper opening of a cookware the cover portion having an outer perimeter. The lid has a rigid canalized guiding member in fluid communication with the inside of the cookware to guide vapors out The guiding member extending away from the cover portion and having an outlet located approximately at or past the outer perimeter of the cover portion for expelling the vapors.
Patent CA-2623382-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUST TOM
IPC: H01L31/00
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: Die for photovoltaic cells can be manufactured using a pattern region that substantially covers the usable surface area of a crystalline workpiece. Bars can be etched into the workpiece that extend substantially the entire length of the workpiece. These bars then can be diced to form die having a width substantially equal to the thickness of the workpiece, and having an edge ratio of ab out 20:1 or less. Such a process can maximize conversion area, thereby extracting more energy from a given volume of photovoltaic conversion material. Contacts can be placed on opposing edges of the die to form photovoltaic cells, which in some embodiments can function regardless of orientation in a solar panel.
Patent CA-2626149-A1 (CA)
Title: Surveillance des etats d'un vehicule au moyen de diffusions cellulaires
Inventor: YAQUB RAZIQ
IPC: H04W4/20
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: Le document décrit, entre autres, des systèmes et procédés de surveillance d'états d'un véhicule via des réseaux cellulaires.
Patent CA-2626796-A1 (CA)
Title: Rust inhibitor for highly paraffinic lubricating base oil
Inventor: OKAZAKI MARK E
IPC: C10M135/36
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: A rust inhibitor providing a pass in the TORT B rust test, comprising a solubility improver, a mixture of amine phosphates, and an alkenyl succinic compound. A finished lubricant comprising the rust inhibitor and a lubricating base oil. A finished lubricant having a kinematic viscosity at 40~C between about 90 and 1700 cSt that passes the TORT B rust test, comprising a highly paraffinic base oil and a solubility improver having an aniline point less than 50~C. A finished lubricant that passes the TORT B rust test, comprising a Fischer-Tropsch wax, oligomerized olefins, or mixture thereof; and a solubility improver. A process for making a lubricant, comprising blending together: a) a mixture of amine phosphates, b) an alkenyl succinic compound, and c) a highly paraffinic lubricating base oil. A method of improving the rust inhibition of a lubricating oil by incorporating a solubility improver having an aniline point < 10~C.
Patent CA-2627033-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KANTERAKIS EMMANUEL
IPC: H04L1/16
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: An improvement to a code-division-multiple-access (CDMA) system employing spread-spectrum modulation, with the CDMA system having a base station (BS) and a plurality of remote stations. The base station has a BS-spread-spectrum transmitter and a BS-spread-spectrum receiver. A remote station has an RS-spread-spectrum transmitter and an RS-spread-spectrum receiver. The BS transmitter transmits a broadcast common--synchronization channel, which includes a frame-timing signal. The broadcast common--synchronization channel has a common chip-sequence signal, which is common to the plurality of remote stations. In response to the RS-spread-spectrum receiver receiving the broadcast common-synchronization channel, and determining frame timing from the frame-timing signal, an RS-spread-spectrum transmitter transmits an access-burst signal, which RS-power-control signals transmitted in time, at increasing power levels. The BS--spread-spectrum transmitter, responsive to the BS-spread-spectrum receiver receiving the access-burst signal, and detecting an RS-preamble signal, transmits an acknowledgment signal. In response to the first RS-spread-spectrum receiver receiving the acknowledgment signal, the first RS-spread-spectrum transmitter transmits a spread--spectrum signal having data. The BS-spread-spectrum transmitter transmits either data or power-control information to RS-spread-spectrum receiver.
Patent CA-2633119-A1 (CA)
Title: Bulk fill delivery venturi system
Inventor: GUNTIS OZERS
IPC: A01C7/20
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A particulate distribution system for transporting seed or other particulate from a source into a plurality of metering bins, the system including a forced air source, a converter for splitting air form the source into separate flows in converter outlet lines, venturis for receiving the air flows and entraining particulate from a main hopper therein and a manifold delivery system that directs the entrained particulates to mini-hoppers and that opens at an outlet end back into the main hopper.
Patent CA-2633152-A1 (CA)
Title: Radio cognitive a tonalites pour la communication opportuniste
Inventor: SONG LIANG
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: À lintérieur dun spectre à la fois sans et sous licence, des bienfaits sont obtenus en permettant à des dispositifs de former et de communiquer en fonction de la disponibilité dun spectre opportuniste. Actuellement de tels réseaux ad hoc sont établis en utilisant des protocoles existants de contrôle daccès au support ou en proposant des modifications à ceux-ci. Selon linvention, on propose une méthode pour permettre des liaisons sans fils abstraites, c.-à-d., une coopération arbitraire parmi un ensemble de nuds sans fils de proximité, à établir entre des dispositifs dune manière rapide et efficace. De manière bénéfique, lapproche permet à des radios cognitives multinormes de fonctionner dans des environnements ad hoc et des environnements non ad hoc. En conséquence, un module sans fil surveille une pluralité de tonalités de détection et de tonalités démission, chaque paire de tonalités de détection et démission étant associée à un canal de transmission. Un module sans fil trouve un canal de transmission vacant par labsence à la fois dune tonalité de détection et de sa tonalité démission associée. Une liaison sans fil abstraite peut être établie par le module sans fil qui transmet la tonalité démission associée au canal de transmission vacant et la détection par de seconds modules sans fil autre de la tonalité de détection associée au canal de transmission vacant.
Patent CA-2633777-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRENKEN EGBERT
IPC: B21D39/04
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulically driven pressing device (1) comprising a piston (5) and a cylinder (4) for acting on pressing jaws (8, 8', 8'), wherein the piston shaft (11) at any rate is connected to acting means (12). To further improve a pressing device of the type in question such that the same device can be used to carry out pressing operations requiring different levels of pressing power, it is proposed that an adjustable stop (33) be provided in the direction of displacement of the hydraulic piston (5) in order to achieve different end positions for the hydraulic piston (5) during the piston return stroke. A method of pressing a fitting with a tube is also described.
Patent CA-2637475-A1 (CA)
Title: Building product material
Inventor: DOWLER DAVID THOMAS
IPC: E04C1/42
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A building product material is provided which comprises domestic lamp glass. A  method of making the building product material is also provided comprising blending domestic lamp glass and other glass types with an inorganic binder, forming a compact thereof and firing the compact.
Patent CA-2637887-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUNG KWOK K
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: Cooled air is drawn into a display case (12) from a cooler (18). Products (160) are stacked on shelves (14) in the case. A fan system (50) at the bottom front of the display case draws the air through a return grill (56). The fan system blows the air through a grille and back into the cooler. A deflector (64) is installed between the shelves and a lower case front (58) that houses the fan system. The deflector provides a barrier to prevent stray air that flows from the grille from diffusing upwardly to lower shelves in the case and warming the product on the lower shelves. The deflector also stops the stray air from recirculating back through the fan system.
Patent CA-2638945-A1 (CA)
Title: Contenant cineraire cylindrique
Inventor: LEBEL CAROLE
IPC: A61G17/08
Filed: 2008-09-08
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un contenant cylindrique ayant comme fonctio n principale, mais non unique, la conservation les cendres d'un être humain ou animal décédé. Le contenant peut-être inséré dans des sculptures ou peintures serva nt principalement de reliquaires ou d'urnes. Le contenant est cylindrique et pe ut avoir divers volumes. Le contenant peut être texturé ou lisse selon l'usage. Le contenant peut aussi recevoir un bijou ou tout autre objet. Le contenant est particulièrement destiné aux artistes sculpteurs.
Patent CA-2641828-A1 (CA)
Title: Isolated mcpip and methods of use
Inventor: AZFER ASIM
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP- l)-inducible protein, MCPIP, its polynucleotide and amino acid sequences from mouse and human, and methods for its use are disclosed.
Patent CA-2645756-A1 (CA)
Title: Malonamide derivatives as gamma secretase inhibitors
Inventor: FLOHR ALEXANDER
IPC: A61K31/55
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to malonamide derivatives of Formula (I) wherein A1 is -CHR- or -C(O)-; A2 is -C(O)- and R2/R3 are independently from each other hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, hydroxy or lower alkoxy; or A2 is -O-C(O)- and R2/R3 are independently from each other hydrogen or lower alkyl; R is hydrogen or lower alkyl substituted by halogen; R1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or -(CH2)n-aryl, optionally substituted by halogen; R4 is lower alkyl substituted by halogen n is 0, 1 or 2; and to pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salts, optically pure enantiomers, racemates or diastereomeric mixtures thereof for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Patent CA-2649040-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GINGRAS SERGE
IPC: B08B9/093
Filed: 2009-01-07
Abstract: With the waste container washing system described herein, the waste container can be moved into a washing compartment of the washing vehicle for washing thereof; in a first washing phase, the waste container can be exposed to a plurality of water jets of grey water pumped from a grey water reservoir; and in a second washing phase, the waste container can be exposed to a plurality of clean water pumped from a clean water reservoir. The water used in the first and/or second washing phase can be collected and stored in the grey water reservoir. Other improvements, such as a double-action pump for the two phases, a filtering system for grey water, a container movement system and path, and methods are also described.
Patent CA-2649526-A1 (CA)
Title: Gymnasium floor covering storage and cleaning roller
Inventor: KOSTIGIAN JOHN V
IPC: A47L13/50
Filed: 2009-01-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor covering storage and dispensing rack including a frame equipped with castors. Floor lock anchors are also provided on the frame. Upper frame members of the rack are in spaced parallel relation and support a roller. A motor is provided to rotate the roller for winding the floor covering onto the roller for storage. An elongated cleaning head including a pair of parallel brushes is provided on a frame member so that floor covering passing between the brushes while being retrieved or dispensed will be cleaned.
Patent CA-2649709-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACOB JABY
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: The invention provides an isolated polypeptide including an immunoglobulin CH3 region domain polypeptide, or functional fragment thereof, having at least one Pro to GIy substitution and exhibiting enhanced stability, including an enhanced folding rate, compared to an unsubstituted CH3 domain, wherein the at least one Pro to GIy substitution comprises CH3 residue Pro38 or a CH3 domain equivalent thereof. Multimeric complexes of an immunoglobulin CH3 region domain polypeptide, or functional fragment thereof, having at least one Pro to GIy substitution with a second immunoglobulin CH3 region domain polypeptide also are provided by the invention. The multimeric complexes can include antibodies, antibody functional fragments such as Fd, Fv, Fab, F(ab'), F(ab)2, F(ab')2, single chain Fv (scFv), chimeric antibodies, diabodies, triabodies, tetrabodies or minibody and other binding polypeptides having an immunoglobulin CH3 region domain polypeptide such as a peptibody or an Fc fusion polypeptide. An isolated population of polypeptides including a plurality of immunoglobulin CH3 region domain polypeptides, or functional fragments thereof, is further provided. Each CH3 region domain polypeptide within the populations includes at least one Pro to GIy substitution and exhibits enhanced stability, including an enhanced folding rate, compared to an unsubstituted CH3 domain, wherein the at least one Pro to GIy substitution comprises CH3 residue Pro38 or a CH3 domain equivalent thereof. The invention further provides a method of producing a multimeric binding polypeptide and a method of treating a pathological condition characterized by aberrant cell growth.
Patent CA-2649715-A1 (CA)
Title: Easy-to-clean pedestal for use in the food processing industry
Inventor: COUTURE MARCEL
IPC: A23L5/00
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: Disclosed is an easy-to-clean pedestal for use in the food industry, especially the meat processing industry, in order to support a piece of equipment. This pedestal is made of one single piece of material such as steel, that is flat and extends vertically with at least one folded side. Inasmuch as this pedestal is made of a single piece that is flat and free of interstices, remnants of meat or other contaminants that facilitate microbial growth, cannot be trapped.  Moreover, its cleaning is much easier even with a water spray.
Patent CA-2650416-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANNI JOHN M
IPC: A61K31/713
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor .alpha. (TNF.alpha.) by silencing TNF.alpha. cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNF.alpha. converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNF.alpha. targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNF.alpha.-related condition or at risk of developing a TNF.alpha.-related condition such as the ocular conditions dry eye, allergic conjunctivitis, or ocular inflammation, or such as dermatitis, rhinitis, or asthma, for example.