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Patent CA-2640480-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUMMINS CHRISTY
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: Devices are provided for closing a puncture wound. In one exemplary embodiment, a puncture closure device is provided having an elongate tubular body (12) that is disposable through a puncture in tissue and that includes proximal (12a) and distal (12b) portions. The proximal portion can be adapted to expand to form proximal wings (16a) upon rotation of the elongate tubular body, preferably in a first direction. The distal portion can be adapted to expand to form distal wings (16b) upon rotation of the elongate tubular body, preferably in a second, opposite direction. The proximal and distal portions can also be adapted to be moved toward one another as they expand upon rotation. As a result, the proximal and distal wings can engage tissue therebetween.
Patent CA-2640945-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NACCACHE DAVID
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2008-10-10
Abstract: A method of transmitting a secret code of a new microprocessor card held by a user, comprising the following steps: insertion by the user of the new card in a card reading terminal; sending of a request to obtain the secret code by the card reading terminal to a management server; transmission by the management server, via a communication network, of the secret code or of an item of information permitting the secret code to be obtained, to a communication terminal of the user.  This method permits a holder of a new payment card to receive the new associated secret code to this card by means of a communication terminal. The transmission of the secret code is initiated by the insertion of the new payment card into a card reading terminal, which may be a payment terminal in a shop.
Patent CA-2646703-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUCKMANN THEODOR
IPC: B29C48/05
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for granulating polymer melts in a granulation chamber in which a cutting device is accommodated at a pressure above ambient pressure. In a first step, the granulating chamber is flooded with a gas which is inert in relation to the polymer melt and has a pressure at which granulation is carried out. The polymer melt is then injected into the granulating chamber. The gas is finally expelled from the granulating chamber by a liquid once the polymer melt starts to flow through the cutting device, the melt being cut into pellets.
Patent CA-2646790-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WENDEL THOMAS
IPC: B21D22/20
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for coating of a metallic coil or of metallic sheets with an aqueous coating composition comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of zirconium compounds, titanium compounds and hafnium compounds whereby the such treated metallic coil or metallic sheets is/are shaped by cold extruding, by deep-drawing, by drawing, by necking, by punching, by wall ironing or by any combination of such process steps to a hollow article like a container or a casing and is then cleaned and optionally further coated either by chemical pre-treatment and then by coating with ink or paint or both or by chemical treatment.
Patent CA-2646975-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for assessing muscular capacities of athletes using short tests
Inventor: PRAZ MANU
IPC: A61B5/22
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: The method involves associating a detachable measurement device to loads in movement, during a short test e.g. jump, where the device is electrically automated and based on a tri-axial accelerometer. A sequence of successive acceleration values of the loads along three axes is determined during the test. An amplitude representing muscular capacity and determined from the sequence is indicated on a display (11) e.g. alphanumeric liquid crystal device, of the device. The sequence is converted into another sequence of acceleration along a presumed direction of displacement of the loads. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a measurement device for implementing a method for evaluating physiological muscular values of an athlete (2) a system comprising a measurement device for implementing a method for evaluating physiological muscular values of an athlete.
Patent CA-2654342-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SALADA MARK A
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for interacting with a computer. For example, a haptic interface device is disclosed that includes a thin, flexible passive actuating element and a sensor. The thin, flexible passive actuating element includes at least one unattached edge that is susceptible to manipulation, and the sensor is operable to detect a manipulation of the thin, flexible passive actuating element and to provide an output corresponding to the detected manipulation. In some cases of the aforementioned embodiments, the thin, flexible passive actuating element provides a haptic feedback to a user providing the manipulation, and the haptic feedback simulates the haptic sensation of paper such as, for example a sheet of paper, a playing card, an index folder or the like.
Patent CA-2655177-A1 (CA)
Title: Clinician-driven example-based computer-aided diagnosis
Inventor: AGNIHOTRI LALITHA
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: Optimizing example-based computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) is accomplished by clustering volumes-of-interest (VOIs) (116) in a database (120) into respective clusters according to subjective assessment of similarity (S220). An optimal set of volume-of-interest (VOI) features is then selected for fetching examples so as to conform to the subjectively-based clustering (S230). The fetched examples are displayed alongside the VOI to be diagnosed for comparison by the clinician. Preferably, the displayed example is user-selectable for further display of prognosis, therapy information, follow up information, current status, and/or clinical information retrieved from an electronic medical record (S260).
Patent CA-2656219-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERELL WILLIAM S
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: Bubble device 10 permits a user to directionally disperse a product under compressive pressure toward zone of concern 10Z. Opposed webs 10S and 10C are pressed together to form sealed perimeter 1OP around a central enclosure, forming dispersing bubble 12. The perimeter has a breaching seal 10B for product dispersion and a non-breaching seal 10N along the remaining perimeter. Product 1OP for dispersion and compressible product transport fluid 12F are contained within the dispersing bubble. The transport fluid is compressed and the force of compression causes the bubble (12) to bulge toward the frangible breaching seal (see FIG. 1C). The web separation occurs inside the dispersing bubble, forcing an edge breach 12E in the breaching seal. The compressed transport fluid rapidly escapes as a released blast through the edge breach. The stored energy of compression within the bubble (12) is released as kinetic energy of the escaping transport fluid. Opposed peel tabs 12S and 12C are formed by the enclosure material of the opposed webs proximate the edge breach as the bubble breaches. The opposed webs 10S and 10C may be completely separated forming application pads (see FIG. 1E) for applying any product residue 12R remaining on the webs after the dispersion.
Patent CA-2656485-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHELLENBERGER UTE
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a composition that synergistically prevents proteolysis or modification of peptides in sampled biological fluids using sulfonyl fluoride family protease inhibitors at high concentrations combined with at least one additional protease inhibitor of a different type, preferably a broad spectrum protease inhibitor, and a chelator. A  preferred embodiment uses AEBSF at 10mM, Benzamidine at 20mM and EDTA as the chelator.  The disclosed composition may be combined with other protease inhibitors to further modulate its specificity, for instance to additionally target acidic proteases.  Additional protease inhibitors, reducing agents, stabilizers and buffering agents may be combined with the disclosed compositions in devices for sampling or testing biological fluids for levels of peptides of interest, or methods therefore. The disclosed devices, compositions and methods are of particular use in sampling and testing for the level of natriuretic peptides.
Patent CA-2657115-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BECHAMP PAUL
IPC: B23D47/00
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: The present invention generally pertains to a saw device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a handheld centerless saw. The saw comprises a frame and a pair of driving rollers mounted to the frame for rotation. The saw also comprises an annular blade mounted between the drive rollers and functionally engaged thereby, where the blade defines frontward and backward hemispheres. At least two guide wheels are mounted to the frame, the guide wheels being positioned in the backward hemisphere of the blade. The guide wheels are operatively engaging the inner circular edge of the blade. A  drive assembly mounted to the frame is operable for urging the countersense rotation of drive rollers, thereby causing rotation of the blade.
Patent CA-2660587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMIDT HEIKO
IPC: F16C11/02
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a joint bush, for use in a joint between two components or workpieces (3), comprising a first sleeve-like bush section (51), which transforms at one sleeve end into a second flange-like bush section (52) which projects over the circumferential surface of the first bush section.
Patent CA-2660973-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORGAN III GEORGE KAVIN
IPC: C11D3/50
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: Dryer-added fabric conditioning articles comprising a reactive aldehyde moiety treat or prevent malodor on fabric.
Patent CA-2661583-A1 (CA)
Title: System of brick with rod for retaining wall
Inventor: ABELLA RICARDO ENRIQUE
IPC: E01F8/00
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: The invention of the present application provides a system of brick and rod (24) for the construction of inclined walls, with great rigidity and lateral resistance, and great resistance to extreme uniform, cyclic, and gravitational forces. The brick of this system is a block with horizontal and vertical protuberances (13) and cavities (17) with permits horizontal and vertical interlocks with the adjacent bricks of the wall. The brick is also perforated by holes (20) that are aligned with the holes (20) of the vertically adjacent bricks of the wall, thus forming continuous holes (20) which go throughout the entire height of the wall. The rods (24) of the system cross the bricks through the continuous holes (20) of the wall. This system allows the construction of an inclined wall made of bricks reinforced with a skeleton of rods (24). The resulting wall is suitable for retaining walls.
Patent CA-2661653-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PLANTHOLT MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: D06B21/00
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to an in-line system (10) for processing textile material (12) that has been finished beyond a greige state. The in-line system includes an upstream unrolling station (24) adapted to generally continuously pay out the textile material from a roll (18), a downstream winding station (26) adapted to take up the textile material into another roll (28), and a plurality of work stations (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) in-line between the upstream unrolling station (24) and the downstream winding station (26) and tlirough which paid out textile material passes. The work stations include at least a finish pad station (32) adapted to apply a finish chemical to the textile material passing therethrough and a wash station (46) adapted to launder the textile material passing therethrough, the wash station (46) being downstream of the finish pad station (32). The processed textile material (14) is ready for cut and sew operations whereat one or more textile products would be produced and ready for use without further washing.
Patent CA-2668312-A1 (CA)
Title: Nutritional products comprising saccharide oligomers
Inventor: BOURITIUS HOUKJE
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: Indigestible oligosaccharides having a molecular weight of 450 Da to 3700 Da are used for the improvement of insulin resistance, the prevention of post -prandial glycaemic dip, and/or the decrease of the post -prandial glucose response of a meal, which is consumed within 72 hours after the consumption of the first product. The oligo-saccharides are especially galacto -oligosaccharides, and are advantageously administered a few hours prior to having the meal.
Patent CA-2669200-A1 (CA)
Title: Control of electromagnetic signals of coins through multi-ply plating technology
Inventor: TRUONG HIEU CONG
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel metallic composites that are useful as coinage materials. These composites are produced through a multi-ply plating process and are designed to overcome difficulties associated with calibrating vending machines that can result in fraud. In one embodiment, the metallic composite comprises a steel core over which nickel and then a non-magnetic metal such as copper, brass or bronze is deposited as a layered pair. The magnetic and non-magnetic metals may also be applied in the reverse order, with the copper, brass or bronze applied directly over the steel and then covered by the nickel. The electromagnetic signature (EMS) of the composite is controlled by defining the thickness of the deposited metal layers.  Advantageously, the invention overcomes problems associated when different coins are made from the same alloy and have similar sizes, and therefore cannot be distinguished by vending machines.
Patent CA-2669273-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HINES LETHA MARGIE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: A package having a wrapper (10) having a length (L), a top (20), a bottom (30), an outer surface (40) having a periphery, a longitudinal axis, and one or more predetermined lines of weakness (50). The one or more predetermined lines of weakness can be disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The wrapper can enclose an article for feminine hygiene (80).
Patent CA-2669505-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSENBLUM JEFFREY LEE
IPC: A42B3/00
Filed: 2009-06-18
Abstract: A headgear device for assisting a user in performing bridge exercises to strengthen the muscles of the neck, and exercises performed using the device. The headgear outer surface has an area of low-friction material to allow the headgear to slide on an exercise surface while the user's head supports a portion of his body weight in the bridge position. This allows the user to introduce dynamic resistance into the exercise by moving around on the surface. One or more straps connectable to the user's arms and/or legs can be used to provide stability and/or resistance during the exercise. A friction pad adapted to be removably attached to the outer surface of the headgear can be used to provide resistance to the headgear sliding.
Patent CA-2669987-A1 (CA)
Title: Metallic material for electronic components, method of working and process for producing thereof
Inventor: UENO TAKASHI
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: The metallic material consists of an alloy including mainly Cu, Mo in an amount of 0.1 to 3.0% by weight and one or a plurality of elements selected from a group consisting of Al, Au, Ag, Ti, Ni Co and Si in a total amount of 0.1 to 3.0% by weight. In the metallic material, Mo is added to Cu so that Mo will be homogeneously mixed in a grain boundary of Cu, resulting in improvement of atmospheric corrosion resistance.
Patent CA-2670024-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANO KOJI
IPC: H04N17/02
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A video signal monitoring device includes: means (11) for inputting a video signal (X(video), Y(video), Z(video)) having, X, Y, and Z components; means (13) for calculating a position (x(video), y(video)) having x and y components on the xy chromaticity diagram from the video signal according to a predetermined conversion expression; and means (14) for indicating the position (59). The means (14) can display triangles (57, 58) connecting three xy corresponding to R, G, and B components belonging to a predetermined color reference system, a range (56) on the xy chromaticity diagram which a human can view, and/or a maker (60) of a range of the xvYCC display system. The means (14) can indicate whether the video signal color ((x(video), y(video)) is out of a predetermined range (51-54). The xy chromaticity diagram may be modified, for example, to a UCS chromaticity diagram.
Patent CA-2670688-A1 (CA)
Title: Content distribution and switching amongst data streams
Inventor: STIFTER JR FRANCIS J
IPC: H04N21/8547
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: In lieu of merely forwarding different selected content including originally received decoder information (e.g., timing information) to a respective user for a newly selected data stream, a server modifies decoder information of a newly transmitted data stream in accordance with a previously transmitted stream (or a master clock associated with the user) such that respective decoder state information used to decode a first stream of content can also be used to decode a second stream of content. That is, the server encodes and transmits newly selected content to a requestor in accordance with current decoder state information already used by the requestor to decode previously received content. This enables splicing of content together from two or more asynchronous data streams into a single, contiguous data stream even though the data streams originate with different sets of timing information.
Patent CA-2670777-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUTEKUNST GERHARD
IPC: C02F1/02
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the treatment of an aqueous solution, possibly comprising heavy and/or noble metals, with cyanide and/or complexing agents, comprising a high temperature treatment of the solution in a closed reaction vessel, characterized in that a part of the treated solution is drained from the reaction vessel after the high temperature treatment. The drained part is substituted at least partially by an untreated solution. Said untreated solution is high temperature treated with the remaining part of the treated solution in the reaction vessel. Furthermore, a device for the execution of said method is described.
Patent CA-2676465-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical clip applier and method of assembly
Inventor: ZERGIEBEL EARL M
IPC: A61B17/10
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: Surgical clip appliers are provided including a clip carrier disposed within a channel assembly and defining a channel and a plurality of windows therein; a plurality of clips slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier; a wedge plate reciprocally disposed within said channel assembly, said wedge plate including a plurality of apertures formed along a length thereof; and a clip follower slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier and disposed proximally of said plurality of clips, said clip follower being configured and adapted for selective engagement with said windows of said clip carrier and said apertures of said wedge plate. The clip follower is configured and adapted to urge said plurality of clips, in a distal direction relative to said clip carrier, upon reciprocal movement of said wedge plate. The clip applier may be adapted to different size clips by the method of replacing modular components.
Patent CA-2677906-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER JAMES L
IPC: E06B9/323
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A mounting bracket for a covering for architectural openings such as windows, doors, archways, and the like, includes complementary components on the headrail and the mounting bracket to permit the head rail to be inserted into and automatically locked to the mounting bracket. A lock lever is provided with access forwardly of the head rail that automatically locks the head rail in position on the mounting bracket and conditions the mounting bracket for manual release of the headrail.
Patent CA-2679419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COPPING DAVID ALEXANDER JAMES
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: Plant cultivation apparatus (10) comprises housing (12) made of stacked segments (16a, b, c) and has detachable receptacles or pots (26) to receive and support plants. Each receptacle (26) is connected with a respective shallow reservoir (30, not shown) on the top face (22) of apparatus (10) so as to be gravity-fed irrigating water via conduit (32), which has at least a portion of its length in the form of a channel open to the atmosphere. Water feed apparatus (14) comprising further reservoirs is detachably attached to top face (22) and dispensers therein feed water to shallow reservoirs (30).
Patent CA-2680525-A1 (CA)
Title: Nitroxide radical as a treatment for neurodegeneration
Inventor: MITCHELL JAMES B
IPC: A61P25/16
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: A method of treating or preventing neurodegeneration in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of a stable nitroxide radical, such as Tempol, as well as related methods.
Patent CA-2680734-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUESTERHOEFT SCOTT STEPHEN
IPC: H01R12/50
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: A connector apparatus (100) for connecting at least two electronic component substrates (150, 152), for example, printed circuit boards or flex circuits, to one another at the edges thereof, wherein each of the at least two substrates (150, 152) further comprises at least one electrically conductive contact surface (151, 153), and wherein the connector apparatus (100) further includes: at least one electrically conductive transverse conducting member (140), wherein a first portion of the at least one transverse conducting member (140) physically touches the contact surface (151) on the first substrate (150), and wherein a second portion of the transverse conducting member (140) physically touches the contact surface (153) on the second substrate (152); and mechanical means for securing the at least one transverse conducting member (140) to each of the substrates (150, 152) and to each of the contact surfaces (151, 153).
Patent CA-2684075-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUEY RAYMOND J
IPC: A61K33/00
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: A method of clotting blood includes the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising zeolite as the active ingredient to a wound from which the blood emanates. A method of arresting blood flowing from a wound includes the steps of providing a patient being inflicted with a bleeding wound and administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising zeolite as the active ingredient to the bleeding wound. A method of facilitating the formation of blood clots includes the step of contacting blood with a negatively charged surface wherein upon contacting the blood with the negatively charged surface a clotting mechanism is initiated. In any of the foregoing methods, the blood has a compromised ability to form clots. The blood may be from a person diagnosed with hemophilia or von Willebrand disease.
Patent CA-2685171-A1 (CA)
Title: Control system and method for a tcsc in an electric energy transport network in particular using a sliding-modes approach
Inventor: BENCHAIB ABDELKRIM
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 2008-04-22
Abstract: A system and method of controlling a TCSC disposed on a high voltage line of an electrical transmission network. The system comprises: (a) a voltage measuring module; (b) a current measuring module; (c) a regulator, working in accordance with a non-linear control law to receive on its input the output signals from the two modules for measuring voltage and current, and a reference voltage corresponding to the fundamental of the voltage which is to obtained across the TCSC; (d) a module for extracting the control angle in accordance with an extraction algorithm; and (e) a module for controlling the thyristors (T1, T2) of the TCSC, and for receiving a zero current reference delivered by a phase-locked loop which gives the position of the current.