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Patent CA-2531622-A1 (CA)
Title: Knowledge acquisition system, apparatus and processes
Inventor: WARD BRUCE WINSTON
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: A system and method which utilise separate channels to provide learning related content to each ear. The sound must be delivered specifically to the correct ear, for example by headphones. The content in one form may be to deliver intellectual content to the left ear, and predominantly non-intellectual content such as music to the right ear. In another form the content in the right ear may be a time shifted version of the left ear content. A device is also described in which microphone detects the voice of the user for reproduction in the right ear, so that after hearing intellectual content in the left ear, the user repeats the information aloud, and this is then played into the right ear. Applicable especially to assist in training, pre-exam study and cramming.
Patent CA-2531679-A1 (CA)
Title: Regulation of endocrine and exocrine glands by means of neuro-electrical coded signals
Inventor: LEE CLAUDE K
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: A method and device for endocrine and exocrine gland control. The method comprises selecting neuro-electrical coded signals from a storage area that are representative of body organ function. The selected neuro-electrical coded signals are then transmitted to a treatment member, which is in direct contact with the body, and which then broadcasts the neuro-electrical coded signals to a specific endocrine and exocrine gland nerve or gland to modulate the gland functioning. A control module is provided for transmission to the treatment member. The control module contains the neuro-electrical coded signals which are selected and transmitted to the treatment member, and computer storage can be provided for greater storage capacity and manipulation of the neuro-electrical coded signals.
Patent CA-2531741-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for operating gas turbine engines
Inventor: TURCO JOHN B
IPC: F02K3/04
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: A gas turbine engine assembly (10) including at least one propelling gas turbine engine (11) including a fan assembly (14), and a core engine assembly (13) downstream from the fan assembly. The core engine includes a booster compressor (102), a high pressure compressor (22), a high pressure turbine assembly (24), a booster turbine assembly (104) and a low pressure turbine assembly (16) coupled together in serial-flow arrangement such that the booster turbine is rotatably coupled to the booster fan; and an auxiliary engine (12) used for generating power.  The auxiliary engine includes at least one turbine (62) and an inlet, the inlet coupled upstream from the booster turbine and in flow communication with the propelling gas turbine engine core engine, such that a portion of airflow (40) entering the at least one propelling engine is extracted for use by the auxiliary engine.
Patent CA-2532117-A1 (CA)
Title: Humanized immunoglobulin loci
Inventor: VAN SCHOOTEN WIM
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and means to produce humanized antibodies from transgenic non-human animals. The invention specifically relates to novel immunoglobulin heavy and light chain constructs, recombination and transgenic vectors useful in making transgenic non-human animals expressing humanized antibodies, transgenic animals, and humanized immunoglobulin preparations.
Patent CA-2539050-A1 (CA)
Title: A power converter with an adjustable output cable
Inventor: DAHL SOREN RISGAARD
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a power converter for supply of electrical power to an aircraft on the ground. More specifically it relates to a power converter comprising a housing enclosing a frequency converter for provision of a stabilized multi-phase alternating output voltage to an aircraft through an output cable that is supplied from a cable drum integrated in the housing and facilitating connection to aircrafts with variable distances between their power sockets and the converter.
Patent CA-2541389-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WORTHINGTON TIMOTHY D
IPC: D06F58/38
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A control system for a clothes treating apparatus includes a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, and a controller operatively coupled to the sensors. The apparatus includes a cabinet, a wash tub mounted within the cabinet and configured to receive clothes therein, a dehumidifying assembly, and a fan configured to draw air from the wash tub to the dehumidifying assembly and channel the air from the dehumidifying assembly back to the wash tub. The first temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the air entering the dehumidifying assembly. The second sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the air exiting the dehumidifying assembly. The controller is configured to determine a dryness level of the clothes contained in the wash tub based on the detected air temperatures.
Patent CA-2543528-A1 (CA)
Title: Placental stem cells and uses thereof
Inventor: TOSHIO MIKI
IPC: C12Q1/18
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: The present invention features novel placental stem cells and provides methods and compositions for the therapeutic uses of placental stem cells or placental stem cells that have been induced to differentiate into a desired tissue type into a recipient host in amounts sufficient to result in production of the desired cell type, e.g., hepatocytes, neural cells, pancreatic cells, vascular endothelial cells, cardiomyocytes.
Patent CA-2543537-A1 (CA)
Title: Vertical stand-up pouch with zipper seal quick change module
Inventor: TUCKER STEVEN KENNETH
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A vertical stand-up pouch, or flexible package having a zipper seal mechanism incorporated therein, and method for manufacturing same, constructed with a quick change module modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch from a single sheet of packaging film by inserting a zipper seal mechanism on a first side of the packaging film tube and creating a vertical crease along the tube prior to forming a transverse seal on the tube. The zipper seal mechanism is attached to the packaging film prior to sealing the sheet of the packaging film along its longitudinal seam forming a tube comprising, in part, a quick change module that easily installs on the base of a forming tube. Likewise, the crease is formed using fixed or stationary modifications to prior art vertical form, fill, and seal machines comprising, in part, a quick change module that easily installs on the base of a forming tube.
Patent CA-2546472-A1 (CA)
Title: Nutritional composition for wound healing
Inventor: SMOLA HANS
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A nutritional composition for promoting wound healing comprises a protein source, a lipid source and a carbohydrate source wherein no more than 1.8 % of the total calories of the composition derive from arginine and wherein the protein source includes proline in an amount of at least 3 % of the total calories of the composition. The composition may be administered orally and is particularly suitable for the amelioration of pressure ulcers although it may also be used with advantage in the nutritional management of acute wounds including pre and post surgery.
Patent CA-2548199-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAHANAIKE POOJITHA
IPC: B60S5/00
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of an improved scanning tool with a module reprogramming capability are disclosed. In various embodiments, the improved scanning tool uses sophisticated identification software to identify automotive functional modules to identify the modules' part-numbers and resident software revisions. The appropriate update software can then be uploaded and programmed onto the modules of interest with minimal delay and human interaction.
Patent CA-2549580-A1 (CA)
Title: I-slots
Inventor: STACEY PATRICK
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: "i-slots" is the trade name for "interactive slots" and i-slots are a new type of five reel, multi-line video slot machine described herein.   i-slots are a five reel slot game with tightly integrated artwork, sounds, bonus rounds, cut scenes and interactive casings. It is unique in that the game plays and responds differently depending on how far the player has "advanced", which we refer to as the player's "game state" or "state". The payout is weighted based on the player's state and is ultimately determined by a pseudo-random number generator (PRNG).
Patent CA-2552875-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for filtering a medical image
Inventor: NOVAK CAROL L
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: A three dimensional medical image filter computes a value at a given locatio n of the image based upon the properties of a given 3D region. The filter is defined by equations that are functions of the gradient and image values of neighboring locations. The equations determine the final value at the given location. The specific definitions of these equations determine the filter properties and may be adjusted for different applications
Patent CA-2553159-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTS DALE TYRON
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: Entertainment content complementary to a musical recording is delivered to a user's computer by means of a computer network link. The user employs a browser to access the computer network. A plug-in for the browser is able to control an audio CD or other device for playing the musical recording. A script stored on the remote computer accessed over the network is downloaded. The script synchronizes the delivery of the complementary entertainment content with the play of the musical recording.
Patent CA-2556051-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAREAU RAY
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: An antimicrobial agent delivery system and method are provided for an antimicrobial agent-bearing intervention device. A delivery tube contains the intervention device, where the delivery tube facilitates handling of the intervention device. In one example, the intervention device is a rod, and a hub is coupled to the rod. Longitudinal movement of the hub ejects the rod from the delivery tube.
Patent CA-2556326-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABLES KENNETH
IPC: F28F9/26
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: A plate and fin type heat exchanger has a heat exchanger core made from a plurality of stacked, alternating first and second heat exchange plates of a generally inverted, U-shaped cross-section. Each plate has a top wall, closed peripheral sidewalls and open ends, and the open ends of the first plates are oriented at 90°  to the open ends of the second plates. The sidewalls of the plates have end portions, which in adjacent plates, are aligned to form corners of the heat exchanger core. Opposed U-shaped manifold bodies are provided having open ends and lateral walls joined in a fluid tight manner to the aligned plate sidewall end portions. End plates close off the open ends of the U-shaped bodies to form manifolds. The corners formed by the aligned plate sidewall end portions allow for an improved connection between the heat exchanger core and the U-shaped manifold bodies. This helps to ensure that a fluid tight seal is created between the heat exchanger core and the manifold bodies when the components are joined together.
Patent CA-2557572-A1 (CA)
Title: Epoxy resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite material, prepreg and fiber-reinforced composite material
Inventor: WADAHARA EISUKE
IPC: B29B11/16
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: Disclosed is an epoxy resin composition containing at least an epoxy resin (a) having an oxazolidone ring and a glycidylamine epoxy resin (b). This epoxy resin composition contains 1-20 parts by weight of a solid rubber per 100 parts by weight of the total epoxy resin, and it also contains an aromatic amine as a curing agent. When the composition is heated and cured at 180~C for 2 hours, the glass transition temperature of the resulting cured product is 160-220~C.
Patent CA-2558778-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUMMING J STUART
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 1998-12-09
Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens (32) to be implanted within the natural capsular bag (20) of a human eye from which the natural lens matrix has been removed through an anterior capsule opening in the bag circumferentially surrounded by an anterior capsular remnant (22). During a postoperative healing period following surgery, the anterior capsular remnant fuses to the posterior capsule of the bag by fibrosis (30) about haptics (36) on the implanted lens while the ciliary muscle is maintained in its relaxed state by a cycloplegic to prevent dislocation of the lens, and the lens is deflected rearwardly by the fibrosing anterior capsular remnant to a distant vision position against the elastic posterior capsule (24) of the bag in which the posterior capsule is stretched rearwardly. After fibrosis is complete, natural brain-induced contraction and relaxation of the ciliary muscle relaxes and stretches the fibrosed anterior remnant and increases and reduces vitreous pressure in the eye to effect vision accommodation by the remnant, the posterior capsule, and vitreous pressure. A method of utilizing the intraocular lens to provide a patient with vision accommodation.
Patent CA-2560149-A1 (CA)
Title: Fastener driving device
Inventor: CANLAS PRUDENCIO S JR
IPC: B25C1/02
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A fastener driving device includes a nose assembly carried by a housing that has a reservoir. The nose assembly has a fastener drive track. At least a portion of the fastener drive track is defined by a movable portion of the nose assembly. A fastener driver is movably mounted in the housing and configured to enter the drive track and drive successive leading fasteners into a workpiece. A head valve is constructed and arranged to be actuated so as to allow the pressurized gas to move the fastener driver through an operating cycle. An actuator is constructed and arranged to actuate the head valve. The actuator includes a trigger valve constructed and arranged to allow passage of the pressurized gas from the reservoir to a chamber above the head valve, and a contact valve operatively connected to the movable portion of the nose assembly.
Patent CA-2565075-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions for inhalation therapy and methods of use
Inventor: RAU ALLEN H
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A composition for providing aromatherapy, and in particular, symptomatic relief of nasal and sinus congestion is provided in unit dosage format. The composition includes a penetrating aromatic vapor whose release from a preparation of warm water is augmented by an effervescent component which reacts in the warm water to promote release of the aromatic fragrance, or sustained over time by tableting or gelatin encapsulation. As the fragrance is inhaled, symptomatic relief is obtained. The composition of matter may be rendered ingestible, so that the warm water containing the composition is consumed following inhalation. In preferred embodiments, the release of the penetrating aromatic fragrance persists over time.
Patent CA-2566206-A1 (CA)
Title: Bridging device
Inventor: FULLERTON KEVIN JOHN
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: A bridging device (10) for providing a bridging surface (12) between two points comprising a stack of interjoined beams (14) housed in a retracted position in a housing (11) mounted at a first point; and a drive system that drives the beams (14) to slide one over the other to telescopically extend out of the housing (11) from the retracted position to an extended position to thereby form a bridging surface (12) to a second point.
Patent CA-2566412-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMPSON MARK
IPC: H04N21/239
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A system for delivering multimedia content to airline passengers is provided.  According to various implementations, the system has a video display unit disposed proximate to a seat to which the aircraft passenger is assigned. The video display unit itself has a display screen and a video decoder. A user input device is communicatively linked to the video display unit. When the aircraft passenger manipulates the user input device, signals representing an on-demand video are transmitted to the video display unit, and received by the video decoder. The video decoder then decodes the signals, thereby permitting the on-~demand video to be displayed on the display screen.
Patent CA-2574414-A1 (CA)
Title: Razor equipped with several rotating shaving heads
Inventor: GRATSIAS SPIROS
IPC: B26B21/24
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: Razor (1) comprising a handle (2) having an axis (X) at least a first and a second shaving heads (5, 6) attached to a common drum (3) which is pivotally mounted onto the handle (2) about an axis (Y) substantially perpendicular to the edges of the blades, between a first configuration in which said first shaving head (5) projects at a front end (4) of the handle (2) to allow shaving while the second shaving head (6) is at least partly covered by the handle (2), and a second configuration in which the positions of the heads (5, 6) are reversed.
Patent CA-2579432-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCLAIN SCOTT S
IPC: B24D9/08
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A rotary buffing and finishing pad assembly includes a polymeric foam cushioning layer that has a graded compression load deflection which is interposed between a backing plate and a relatively thin performance layer that is removal y attached to the foam cushioning layer. Alternate constructions for providing a graded cushioning effect are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2581159-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of androgen - deprivation induced osteoporosis
Inventor: STEINER MITCHELL S
IPC: A61K31/138
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing the incidence of, inhibiting, suppressing, and treating androgen-deprivation induced osteoporosis, bone fractures and/or loss of bone mineral density (BMD) in men having prostate cancer, comprising administering to a male human subject having prostate cancer a toremifene and/or its analog, derivative, isomer, metabolite. pharmaceutically acceptable salt, pharmaceutical product, hydrate, N-oxide. or any combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of treating, preventing, suppressing, inhibiting, or reducing the incidence of hot flashes, gynecomastia, and/or hair loss in a subject, comprising same.
Patent CA-2585147-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAEGER KEVIN M
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: This is a device for occluding a space within the body. In particular, the device comprises a proximal portion (10) having a complex, three-dimensional shape and a distal portion (20), where the diameter (D) of the shape defined by the distal portion is smaller than the diameter of the shape defined by the proximal portion. The devices may be placed in a desired site within a mammal and are useful in occluding devices.
Patent CA-2586754-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEITH WARREN
IPC: H01M50/296
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: A battery pack attachment arrangement comprising a tool having a housing defining a hollow area and an opening into the hollow area. A first support track is defined within the housing hollow area. The first support track has a ramped surface extending between a first portion adjacent a first axial keyway and having a thickness t1 and a second portion spaced from the axial keyway and having a thickness t2 which is thicker than the thickness t1. A battery pack includes a main body and a stem portion extending from the main body. A first key extends radially from the battery pack stem portion. The first key is configured to be received axially through the first keyway and thereafter rotated along the first support track from the first portion to the second portion such that the first key supports the battery pack relative to the housing.
Patent CA-2588710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEISS DANIEL
IPC: B05B7/30
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: This invention relates to methods, compositions, kits and treatment regimens for applying active ingredients to the groin area of an individual to treat the symptoms of a vaginal or vulvar condition using a spray applicator.
Patent CA-2589082-A1 (CA)
Title: Rope transport installation with grouping of vehicles before loading/unloading and method for controlling such an installation
Inventor: MICHEL DANIEL
IPC: B61B10/00
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: A transport installation comprising a continuous running rope supporting vehicles (10) arranged at intervals along the rope with a preset running rate, comprises: - a grouping section (35) of the vehicles (10), arranged between a slowing--down section (17) and an intermediate section (18), equipped with means for forming groups of a preset number of vehicles (10), - a vehicle separating section (41), arranged between the intermediate section (18) and a speeding-up section (21), to collectively stock each group coming from the intermediate section (18).   The invention also relates to a method for controlling such an installation.
Patent CA-2594104-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARNARD JOHN WESLEY
IPC: C10G15/10
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: A pretreatment process is described for heavy hydrocarbon oil feedstock, such as oils extracted from tar sands. The feedstock is passed through a heated, continuous flow electron or x-ray treatment zone. The process is designed to allow the feedstock to be conditioned with ozone-containing air, steam or a hydrogen donor gas prior to electron/x-ray treatment. The ozone-containing air stream may be the stream produced in the electron treatment zone. After conditioning, the heavy oil is heated to a specified temperature and uniformly treated with high-energy beams of electrons or x-rays. A key feature of the invention is the electron/x-ray treatment zone may use multiple accelerators or a beam splitter to ensure acceptable dose distributions in the flowing feedstock. Another key feature is the recirculation of volatiles back into the feedstock. According to the novel feature, the process produces a treated feedstock having a lower average molecular weight and boiling point than the original feedstock, without significant coke formation. The fraction of gas oil collected during distillation is increased significantly.
Patent CA-2595860-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-inflammatory supplement compositions and regimens to reduce cardiovascular disease risks
Inventor: ZHANG HUIZHEN
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: Disclosed are improvements in human nutrition involving a unique combination of natural products constituting anti-inflammatory compositions which can reduce cardiovascular disease risks as well as play a positive role in other conditions and diseases for which key indicators, especially selected from the group consisting of C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), 5-lypoxygenase (5-LOX) expression and prostaglandin E2 (PGE-2) biosynthesis or any combination of these, are indicators. Therapeutic compositions preferably comprise curcumin, bilberry extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract and apple extract, in effective amounts individually and combined to provide a therapeutically significant reduction in one or more key indicators. Another exemplified therapeutic composition comprises: omega-3 rich refined fish oil, resveratrol, blueberry extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract and gamma and/or delta tocopherol, in effective amounts individually for the above benefits.