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Patent CA-2457755-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOHLER ROBERT
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: Un aspect de l'invention concerne un procédé permettant de faire passer un fluide ou un fil à travers un shunt situé dans une paroi cardiaque entre une chambre cardiaque et une artère coronaire, au moyen d'un cathéter creux. Un autre aspect de l'invention consiste à faire passer un fluide à travers un shunt situé dans une paroi cardiaque entre une chambre cardiaque et une artère coronaire, par injection d'un fluide dans la chambre cardiaque. Un autre aspect de l'invention concerne un cathéter présentant un élément intérieur flexible auquel est fixé un panier autoexpansible. Un autre aspect de l'invention consiste à insérer un fil dans une artère coronaire à travers un shunt situé dans une paroi cardiaque entre une chambre cardiaque et un vaisseau coronaire. Un autre aspect de l'invention concerne un cathéter flexible présentant un mécanisme permettant de déformer sélectivement une extrémité distale dudit cathéter.
Patent CA-2458545-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FINN NIALL
IPC: B68C1/14
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A girth strap device is provided which includes an elongate extensible strap or band (1;11) adapted to extend around the chest of an animal and attachments (3;20) for attaching the strap (1;11) to an article, such as a saddle (4) for holding the strap or band (1;11) in tension. The girth strap includes a tension indicator (5;15) which allows a user to apply the strap to the animal at a selected tension. In one preferred construction, the strap (1;11) is formed from layers of elastomeric fabric material, such as neoprene, which can stretch as the animal's chest expands during breathing and movement without causing discomfort to the animal. The device has particular application to racehorses and allows a user to apply a selected tension within an optimum range from about 10kg to about 12 kg which is sufficient to hold a saddle securely on the horse without excessive tension restricting the performance of the horse.
Patent CA-2458963-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENESOVA KVETOSLAVA
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: The inventors have devised novel approaches for the preparation of flavanolignan compositions of enhanced solubility and substantially free of toxic contaminants. Such novel approaches are based on spray drying or lyophilizing to dry a diluted preparation of flavanolignan. These approaches avoid the use of toxic excipients and or carriers commonly used to precipitate flavanolignan concentrates and thus address the drawbacks of existing methods and compositions.
Patent CA-2460040-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical fiber decoration devices and decoration items using led light source
Inventor: CHEN QI
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: An optical fiber decoration device has various merits: small power consumption, no danger of fire, simple water-proof design and economical, battery can be used, excellent portability, long service life of light source, and no danger of destruction during transportation. The optical fiber decoration device is characterized by having an LED light source consisting of a plurality of LED~s which are arranged at an end of optical fiber for emitting one or more colors and partially superimposed, enabling synthesis of colors. In Fig. 1, the optical fiber decoration device (I) includes an LED  light source unit (2) and an optical fiber (1a). The distance L between the LED light source (2) and the optical fiber is 5 to 100 mm. Red, blue, and green LED~s are used to realize multiple colors. The optical fiber decoration device can be used for signboards, outdoor decorations, bus advertisement, indoor decorations, decorations in an aquarium, unit type Christmas trees, clothes, and the like.
Patent CA-2460099-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRUSS JAMES WALTER GEORGE
IPC: F16L55/10
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: A fire collar or fire damper for location within a concrete slab of a building. The device incorporates a damper arrangement (12) and a heat detector (18, 19) comprising a metal alloy or lead which melts when a preset temperature is reached, causing the damper arrangement to seal off associate d pipework or ducting.
Patent CA-2462232-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for reconstituting a recombinant protein to its biologically active form
Inventor: NECINA ROMAN
IPC: C07K1/36
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: In a method for reconstituting a recombinant protein from a denatured state to its active form, a feed solution containing the recombinant protein in its denatured and/or biologically inactive intermediate forms is subjected to a chromatographic separation process, in which the protein is reconstituted under conditions that promote refolding of the protein and the intermediate forms are separated from the refolded protein. The denatured form and/or the inactive intermediate forms of the protein are separated from the refolded protein in a continuous or quasi-continuous manner and optionally recycled t o the feed solution.
Patent CA-2463597-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAK IHOR
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: Provided is a method of preventing dementia in a patient comprising administering to a patient at risk of developing dementia an effective amoun t of rosuvastatin or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt.
Patent CA-2463946-A1 (CA)
Title: Assay for phospholipid transfer protein (pltp) activity
Inventor: BROCIA ROBERT W
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: Improved methods for assaying the activity of phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) enhance the signal-to-noise ratio by providing the substrate in donor particles with an aqueous core in the presence of suitable osmotic pressure.
Patent CA-2467244-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of cationic surfactant as antimicrobial activity enhancer in deodorants and oral care
Inventor: URGELL BELTRAN JOAN BAPTISTA
IPC: A61K31/198
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: Antimicrobial system which comprises a cationic surfactant, derived from the condensation of fatty acids and esterified dibasic amino acids, according to the following formula (I), where: X is Br, CI, or HSO4 R1: is linear alkyl chain from an saturated fatty acid, or hydroxyacid from 8 to 14 atoms of carbon bonded to the .alpha.-amino acid group through amidic bond. R2 is a linear or branched alkyl chain from 1 to 18 carbon atoms or aromatic. R3: is Formula (II), where n can be from 0 to 4, and at least one antimicrobial agent characterised for its enhanced activity.
Patent CA-2467519-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved potable water heater
Inventor: ROBINSON EDGAR C
IPC: F24H1/06
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A water heater for heating potable water used in a boat or vehicle. Exhaust heated by the burner of the water heater is discharged from the burner and is conveyed through an exhaust duct which extends through a water jacket surrounding the burner and which water jacket holds the potable water to be heated. The potable water is heated by the burner and also by the hot exhaust gases in the exhaust duct. Operating components are accessible from one end of the water heater.
Patent CA-2470029-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCOTT WESLEY
IPC: B23P15/40
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A system and method for producing braces for a cavity die having a predetermined shape are disclosed. The system includes an input ale containing information about the shape of the cavity die and a bracing program running on a computer. The bracing program produces an output file based on the input file and brace parameters. The output file includes information about the design of the braces. The computer instructs a brace-making machine to produce the braces based on the information in the output file. The method includes the steps of: a) providing input information about the shape of the cavity die and the brace parameters to the computer; b) processing the input information by the computer to produce an output file containing information about the design of the braces; and c) producing the braces in accordance with the information from the output file.
Patent CA-2473379-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSENBERG WILLIAM MALCOLM CHAR
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of detecting HCV genotype 1 (HCV-1) in a sample which is based on the finding that the 5' non-coding region (NCR) of the HCV genome is conserved between HCV-1 quasi-species but not between other HCV subgroups. The method comprises subjecting the sample to an amplification reaction using at least one primer which anneals specifically to the 5' noncoding region (5' NCR) of the HCV-1 genome, and detecting the product of the amplification reaction. Kits and primers suitable for carrying out the method are also provided.
Patent CA-2473695-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LITVAY JOHN D
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: An absorbent garment having standing leg gathers with improved leak containment capabilities, a method of making the absorbent garment, and a method of determining the leak containment capability of a standing leg gather are disclosed herein. In a first aspect, a method of determining a Leg Gasketing Index is disclosed herein and includes elongating a section of a standing leg gather and measuring the resulting elastic contractile force. In a second aspect, the present invention relates to an absorbent garment including standing leg gathers having a mean Total Leg Gasketing Index over three elongation cycles of at least about 4.75 kg*mm.
Patent CA-2474062-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHUCHARDT HEINRICH
IPC: B01F15/06
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: Mélangeur qui comporte au moins un boîtier (1) pourvu d un orifice de remplissage (4) et d'un orifice de vidange (5), deux agitateurs (2 et 3) tournant dans le même sens et des moyens d'entraînement destinés à déplacer lesdits agitateurs (2 et 3). Ledit mélangeur est caractérisé en ce qu'un agitateur (2) est placé au centre du boîtier (1), ledit agitateur étant constitué d'au moins un arbre d'entraînement (6), d'au moins une traverse (7) fixée sur l'arbre et d'au moins un et de préférence d'au moins deux bras (8, 9) d'agitateur montés chacun à une extrémité de la traverse (7).
Patent CA-2474273-A1 (CA)
Title: Products for the protection of continuous cast moulds for cast-iron pipes
Inventor: MARGARIA THOMAS
IPC: B22D13/10
Filed: 2003-01-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a powder which is used to protect spin cast moulds for cast-iron pipes. The inventive product comprises: an inoculant metal alloy; optionally, mineral powders; and a metal which is highly reducing and volatile at the temperature of the liquid iron. According to the invention, the use of said products prevents mould fouling and improves the surface condition of cast-iron pipes.
Patent CA-2475223-A1 (CA)
Title: Adhesive coated thin film label
Inventor: FEARN RICHARD
IPC: B65C9/18
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: An adhesive coated thin film label (10) and a method for applying a thin fil m label to a substrate (32). The thin film label (10) has a thickness less tha n 1.0 mil and is die cut to define a label shape. The label (10) includes visible indica (14, 16) and adhesive (22) is applied to one side of the labe l film (12) for bonding to the substrate (32). The label (10) may further be provided in roll form (30) mounted on a release liner (24).
Patent CA-2475294-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCRIBNER DEAN
IPC: A61F2/14
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif d'essai de prothèse rétinienne comprenant une mince plaquette de verre constituée de verre à nanocanaux (NGC) comprenant de très fins canaux perpendiculaires au plan de la plaquette, chargée au moyen d'un conducteur électrique formant un microcâblage. Une surface du verre est rectifiée pour obtenir une forme sphérique pouvant épouser le rayon de courbure de l'intérieur de la rétine. Le NGC est hybridé à un démultiplexeur en silicium, et une image vidéo est entrée en série dans un microcâble souple et étroit et est lue dans un réseau 2-D de cellules d'unité, pixel par pixel, lequel réseau permettant d'échantillonner l'entrée vidéo analogique, et de stocker cette valeur en tant que charge dans un condensateur MOS. Une fois que toutes les cellules d'unité ont été chargées avec les valeurs de pixel pour la trame actuelle, une impulsion biphasique est envoyée à chaque cellule d'unité modulant l'impulsion en proportion de la valeur de pixel stockée à l'intérieur du condensateur. Le fait que le flux d'impulsions biphasiques s'effectue parallèlement à chaque cellule d'unité, à partir d'une connexion extérieure globale, permet aux neurones rétiniens adjacents d'être tous simultanément stimulés, de manière analogue aux photons d'image stimulant des photorécepteurs d'une rétine normale. Un dispositif d'implant rétinien permanent fait appel à un réseau NGC hybridé à une puce en silicium, l'image étant simultanément générée à l'intérieur de chaque cellule par le biais d'une conversion photon-à-électron, faisant appel à une photodiode en silicium. Les photons se propagent directement à travers la partie arrière du dispositif. De l'énergie électrique et des signaux de commande, quel qu'ils soient, sont transmis par le biais d'une bobine d'induction, ou d'une antenne située sur la puce. Ce dispositif permet de recueillir la charge dans des condensateurs de stockage par le biais du processus de conversion photon-à-électron, de stimuler le tissu neural au moyen d'impulsions biphasiques proportionnellement aux charges stockées, et de réinitialiser les condensateurs de stockage pour répéter ce procédé.
Patent CA-2475473-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of commutating an electronically commutated motor and motor for carrying out said method
Inventor: BERROTH HANSJOERG
IPC: H02P6/15
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for commutating an electronically commutated motor (20 ) having a positive (34) and a negative connection line (36), a stator comprising at least one phase winding (22), a permanent-magnetic rotor (26), a rotor position sensor (28) for the production of a rotor position signal (u1 , u2), a full bridge circuit (78) which is associated with the winding phase (22) and which has upper transistors (70, 72) embodied in the form of MOSFET s controlling the connection of the at least one phase winding (22) to the positive connection line (34) and which has lower transistors (74,76) embodi ed in the form of MOSFETs which are complementary to the upper transistors, controlling the connection of the phase winding (22) to the negative connection line (36). Two complementary MOSFET transistors are series connected in each branch of the bridge and a comparator (90, 92, 90', 92') i s associated with each MOSFET transistor of the bridge circuit (78) for the control thereof. The MOSFET transistor of a branch of the bridge, which is t o be disconnected after a predefined modification of the rotor position signal (u1, u2) in a manner controlled by said signal modification, is disconnected by means of the comparator associated therewith.During disconnection, the ga te potential of the MOSFET transistor which is to be disconnected is monitored by the comparator associated with said MOSFET transistor to be disconnected. On ce the monitored gate signal reaches a value which is characteristic for disconnection of the transistor which is to be disconnected, said MOSFET transistor to be disconnected is disconnected by the capacitor associated therewith.
Patent CA-2477314-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric toothbrushes
Inventor: GALL DOUGLAS A
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush includes a handle having an electric motor, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head. The head has first end disposed adjacent to the neck and a second end opposite the first end. The head has a first bristle holder with a plurality of bristles disposed therein and a second bristle holder having a plurality of bristles disposed therein. The first bristle holder is located at the second end of said head. A rotating shaft is operatively connected to the electric motor and to the first moving bristle holder to reciprocate the first moving bristle holder in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the head.
Patent CA-2477735-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of advertising by distributing targeted promotional materials inside packages of bread
Inventor: DHARSSI FATEHALI T
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A method for distributing promotional material is disclosed. The method, which may be practiced as a fully-automated process, calls for the use of packages of bread as unique vehicles through which selected segments of the consumer population may be targeted for advertising and other promotional activity while, at the same time, providing retailers with the ability to plan, and stock for, national and/or local promotions. The invention achieves its objectives by generating packets that contain one or more items from a multiplicity of categories of promotional materials, wherein the specific items are selected as a function of the targeted segment of the consumer population, the type of bread that is to be packaged, and the retail chain store to which the packaged bread is to be delivered.
Patent CA-2477806-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIPKE CARY A
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: A multi-chambered pump-valve device (300) for performing chemical processes, detections or analyses is described herein. The device includes a plurality of chambers having variable volumes in fluid communication with one another via one or more passageways. Liquid may be directed through the device by merely changing the volumes of two or more chambers. Despite the simplicity of the mode for transferring liquids in the device, complex chemical processing sequences may be performed using the device. A plurality of devices may be incorporated into a larger apparatus so that a plurality of chemical processing operations may be performed substantially simultaneously in parallel.
Patent CA-2477845-A1 (CA)
Title: Thin film coating having transparent base layer
Inventor: KRISKO ANNETTE J
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: The invention provides thin film coatings that have a transparent base layer.  For example, the invention provides low-emissivity coatings with a transparent base layer. In certain embodiments, a silicon dioxide base layer is used.  Methods of producing thin film coatings having a transparent base layer are provided as well. In one embodiment, sputter deposition is utilized to produce these coatings.
Patent CA-2482212-A1 (CA)
Title: Air deflector for a sport-curling brush
Inventor: WILSON DAVID G
IPC: A63B67/14
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: An air deflector for attaching to a push broom or brush used in the winter sport of curling is described. Essentially this is a pattern fitted between twin airfoils mounted on the brush (C.I.P.O. Patent application 2,446,348), adjustable to pivot forward and back, with objective of rushing air to supplement the Coanda effect (tendency of air to follow a curved surface) created by the airfoils on air between the reciprocating brush and the moving stone. The combined goal of both devices is, by reducing air friction, to enhance brushing performance and promote a moving stone to travel a greater distance. Secondary benefit may include providing a vehicle for corporate advertising or team logos, not possible with conventional brushing equipment.
Patent CA-2487261-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLS ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: B66C1/10
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système (1) de manutention de conteneurs, ce système (1) comprenant: a) un cadre de montage (3); b) un dispositif de rotation (4) fixé au cadre de montage (3); c) un palonnier (5) à axe principal, supporté par le dispositif de rotation (4), le dispositif de rotation (4) permettant de faire tourner le palonnier (5) par rapport au cadre de montage (3); et d) deux dispositifs d'extension (30, 31), chacun de ces dispositifs (30, 31) possédant un axe longitudinal et étant conçus afin de se connecter à un conteneur (2a) possédant une direction de longueur parallèle à l'axe longitudinal; le palonnier (5) comportant des éléments internes de préhension (9a, 9b, 10a, 10b) et des éléments externes de préhension (33a, 33b, 34a, 34b) destinés à connecter, de façon amovible, le palonnier aux dispositifs d'extension (30, 31), avec les dispositifs d'extension (30, 31) côte à côte et l'axe principal du palonnier (5) transversal à l'axe longitudinal des deux dispositifs d'extension (30, 31).
Patent CA-2490303-A1 (CA)
Title: Fungicidal active substance combinations
Inventor: JAUTELAT MANFRED
IPC: A01N37/50
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: The invention relates to the novel active substance combination on the basis of 2-(alpha (((alpha-methyl-3-trifluoromethylbenzyl)imino)oxy )-o-tolyl) glyoxylic acid methylester-O-methyloxim of formula (I) (trifloxystrobin) and the active substance of formula (II) (prothioconazole) mentioned in the description which has excellent fungicidal properties.
Patent CA-2492031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHOENNENBECK GERT
IPC: B65G43/06
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a gear for conveyors which has a drive shaft to which a drive motor is to be fastened as well as an output shaft with which the gear is connected to the conveyor.      However, at least one gear step is provided within the gear.      Moreover, the gear is provided with a freewheel locking in one direction of rotation. A second gear step is provided in this case between the freewheel and the elements transmitting torque between drive and output shaft during normal operation, so that the freewheel should be operated at a higher speed and must only provide a low holding moment in the event of a stoppage.
Patent CA-2492652-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PICHE MARIO
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A training device for a putting stroke in the game of golf. A base and sidewalls form a track which defines the path of the stroke. A guide attached to the putter head fits within the track and prevents the putter head from binding in the track and thus directs the putter head along the track causing the golfer to keep proper wrist alignment and to build muscle memory when properly stroking the ball. One version of the track permits the width of the track to be adjusted to accommodate putters having different sized heads. Further, a portion of the track may be adjusted to train a putting stoke having a slightly curved backswing.
Patent CA-2496648-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZYWICKI EUGENE E
IPC: B65D71/50
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: In an improved reusable carrier for bottles, the carrier picks up multiple bottles in a single operation, securely carries the bottles, releases multiple bottles in a single operation, and also allows for the removal of a single bottle while holding secure the remaining bottles. The multiple-bottle pick up and release operations may be carried out by the operator with the use of only one hand.
Patent CA-2497934-A1 (CA)
Title: Tryptophan hydroxylase assay
Inventor: ALVES STEPHEN E
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of evaluation and detection of the expression of tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) gene and induction of TPH by estrogen receptor-beta (ER.beta.) agonists, utilizing TPH riboprobe and/or primers.
Patent CA-2503199-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHILIPS J CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A method is provided for detecting a tracer in a preparation by precipitating a coloring agent from a sample of the preparation, especially where the coloring agent otherwise interferes with detection of the tracer. A sample of the preparation may be contacted with an effective amount of a precipitating agent to precipitate the coloring agent in the sample, yielding a sample supernatant having a reduced concentration of coloring agent compared to the preparation. Detection of the tracer in the supernatant may produce a result which may be evaluated to assist in quality validation in a process of manufacturing the preparation or authenticating the preparation.