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Patent CA-2603895-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NG JUN HONG
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: An optical fiber strain sensor (102), a method of fabricating the same, and a method of sensing strain. The method of strain sensing comprises providing an optical fiber (104) having a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) formed therein;  subjecting the optical fiber (104) to a strain inducing force (120) such that a grating period in a first portion of the FBG compresses (114) and a grating period in a second portion of the FBG extends (118); and optically interrogating the FBG to determine a measure of a change in bandwidth of the FBG as a result of the compression (114) and extension (118) of the grating periods in the first and second portion respectively; whereby the measure of the change in the bandwidth is representative of the strain induced.
Patent CA-2606712-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMPSON JAMES N
IPC: B63B17/00
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A configuration for the deck of a marine vessel, wherein parallel and perpendicular travel paths, for movement of individual OBS unit storage baskets, are formed along a deck utilizing, in part, the storage baskets themselves. A portion of the deck is divided into a grid defined by a series of low-to-the-deck perpendicular and parallel rails and each square in the grid is configured to hold an OBS unit storage basket. Around the perimeter of the grid is an external containment wall which has a greater height than the rails. Storage baskets seated within the grid are configured to selectively form internal containment walls. Opposing internal and external containment walls define travel paths along which a storage basket can be moved utilizing a low, overhead gantry. A basket need only be lifted a minimal height above the deck in order to be moved along a path. The containment walls and the deck itself constraining uncontrolled swinging of baskets, even in onerous weather or sea conditions. The system is flexible to meet the needs of a desired operation since the internal walls of the grid can be reconfigured as desired in order to free up a particular storage basket or define a particular travel path.
Patent CA-2609815-A1 (CA)
Title: Benzooxazole-2-on derivatives as lipase and phospholipase inhibitors
Inventor: TENNAGELS NORBERT
IPC: C07D263/58
Filed: 2006-05-27
Abstract: The invention relates to benzooxazole-2-on derivatives of general formula (I) with the meanings indicated in the description, the pharmaceutically usable salts thereof, and the use thereof as medicinal substances.
Patent CA-2610132-A1 (CA)
Title: Dryer with safety function
Inventor: KIM YANG-HWAN
IPC: D06F58/28
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: The present invention discloses a dryer with safety function which can interrupt a drying operation of the dryer in clogging of an exhaust duct. The dry with safety function includes a judgment means for judging clogging of the exhaust duct, and a display means interworking with the judgment means, for displaying the clogging state of the exhaust duct in clogging of the exhaust duct. The user can be rapidly informed of the clogging state of the exhaust duct.
Patent CA-2613789-A1 (CA)
Title: Ceramic composite article manufacture using thin plies
Inventor: SUBRAMANIAN SURESH
IPC: C04B35/84
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: Thin plies used to manufacture components having changes in contour and changes in thickness and in fabricating thin cross-sections utilizing scrims. A scrim is applied to the surface of a thin, high temperature CMC  prepreg ply. The scrim assists in maintaining the integrity of the thin ply during handling and lay-up operations thereby preventing damage to the thin plies and the lay-up.  The scrim is a thin supportive layer applied to the surface of a thin prepreg to improve its handling characteristics. The scrim can be a coarse or fine mesh of thin or heavy fiber applied as a reinforcement. The scrim can be a temporary removable structure or can be incorporated into the component as part of the thin ply. The structure and composition of the scrim will be dependent upon whether the scrim is a temporary removable structure or incorporated permanently into the component.
Patent CA-2617054-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear nose and throat
Inventor: KIM ISAAC HAN JOON
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.
Patent CA-2620085-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MULLER GEORGE W
IPC: C07D413/14
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: This invention relates to isoindole-imide compounds having the formula: (see formula I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, stereoisomers, and prodrugs thereof. Methods of use, and pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds are disclosed.
Patent CA-2625290-A1 (CA)
Title: Preparation of rosuvastatin
Inventor: SHENKAR NATALIA
IPC: C07D239/42
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: Provided are processes for preparing intermediates of rosuvastatin and their use in preparation of rosuvastatin and rosuvastatin salts thereof.
Patent CA-2625292-A1 (CA)
Title: Variable length decoding method
Inventor: KONDO SATOSHI
IPC: H04N19/189
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: The present invention is a variable length coding method for coding coefficients in each block which are obtained by performing frequency transformation on picture data of a moving picture per block having a predetermined size, and comprises: a coefficient scanning step of scanning the coefficients in the block in a predetermined order; and a coding step of coding the coefficients scanned in the coefficient scanning step into variable length codes in a predetermined order by switching a plurality of tables to be used for coding. Here, a direction of switching between the tables may be one-directional. Also, the coding may be non-arithmetic coding.
Patent CA-2626145-A1 (CA)
Title: Bone fastening assembly and bushing and screw for use therewith
Inventor: MATITYAHU AMIR M
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: A bone fastening assembly (31) for use with a screw (34) and including a bone plate (32) and a bushing (33) having a bore (74) adapted for receiving the screw. The bone plate has a substantially planar portion and is provided with a hole (56) in the portion for receiving the bushing. The portion of the bone plate and the bushing are cooperatively configured for providing pivotal movement of the bushing within the hole about a pivot axis (127) and restricting the pivot axis to a plane extending in the portion of the bone plate. A new bone attachment screw for use with the bone fastening assembly is provided.
Patent CA-2626506-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for improved lost frame concealment
Inventor: LIU YI WEN
IPC: H04L1/22
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein that make use of a lost frame concealment method for processing data frames received from transmission over a communications channel. The method involves determining whether a current data frame is a bad frame, performing source decoding on the current data frame with one or more parameters that are limited by a first set of one or more values if the current data frame is a bad frame, and performing source decoding on the current data frame with one or more parameters that are not limited if the current data frame is a good frame.
Patent CA-2627175-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable blanket warmer
Inventor: JENKINS CASEY
IPC: F24C7/10
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: A blanket warmer (100) comprises a small portable/mountable container having an healed lower portion C 104), and heated upper portion (108) connected by latches (116) having electrical feature such that the circuit is enabled when the upper and lower portions (104, 108) pressed together and the latches (116) arc closed on-off switch (124). a handle (120). a temperature sensor (408)
Patent CA-2627883-A1 (CA)
Title: Spell check function having a character replacement spell check algorithm that applies a preference based upon proximity of the characters replacing one another, and associated handheld electronic device
Inventor: WHITE SHANNON RALPH
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: An improved spell check function and handheld electronic device provide a spell checking feature that includes a character replacement spell check algorithm that provides a preference based upon the proximity of the characters replacing one another.
Patent CA-2629759-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas flow adsorber
Inventor: ZANNI GIOVANNI
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A gas flow adsorber comprises an adsorption vessel, having a vessel wall defining a cylinder including an adsorption material, the cylinder having a cylinder wall bearing, at the bottom thereof, in a circumferential slot formed on a support plate including a channel therethrough a gas mixture flow is conveyed, the channel having a channel hole passing through an enlarged portion of the support plate, the enlarged portion being coupled to a flat chamber substantially extending through the overall extension of the vessel bottom, the chamber being covered by a disc-like body made of a sintered material.
Patent CA-2631414-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COTE BRADLEY R
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A safety net for a top drive including: a body having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end including fasteners for connecting the upper end of the safety net to the top drive and the lower end including an inwardly directed return for extending inwardly beneath the underside of the top drive; and an opening through the body for accessing the top drive from outside the net.
Patent CA-2631628-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPEICH FRANCISCO
IPC: D03D13/00
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: In order to make it possible to weave in a conductive thread, in particular an antenna thread, in a very wide variety of ways in a ribbon needle loom for manufacturing a strip, in particular a label strip, having a shedding apparatus for forming a shed (24) from warp threads (8), a weft insertion needle (26) for inserting weft thread loops, a reed (30) and having a feed apparatus (34) for a thread which has a blade (34) which dips into the shed (24) between warp threads (8) as far as under the insertion path of the weft insertion needle (26), it is proposed that the blade is arranged on a shaft (38) which is oriented transversely with respect to the warp direction. The shaft is connected to a first drive apparatus (40a) for performing a pivoting movement of the shaft. As a result of the pivoting, the blade (34) dips into and out of the shed (24). Furthermore, the shaft is connected to a second drive apparatus (44a) for movement in the axial direction. As a result, the blade (34) can be moved over the width of the strip (2).
Patent CA-2635810-A1 (CA)
Title: Sealer coater
Inventor: NISHIMURA FUMIO
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: A sealer coater (20) comprising cylinder unit (22) arranged to be joined with a robot arm (16), a floating base (24) joined with the piston rod of this cylinder unit, a compression spring (25) provided between the floating base and the cylinder unit to urge the piston rod in the forward direction, and a plurality of nozzles (21) attached to the floating based to eject sealer. The nozzle for applying sealer are supported on one cylinder unit, thereby eliminating the need of a plurality of cylinder units and enabling downsizing of the sealer coater.
Patent CA-2636199-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical image retrieval
Inventor: SATHYANARAYANA SHASHIDHAR
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: Methods and systems for medical imaging are described. One implementation of the system includes an image acquisition subsystem configured to acquire medical images, an image analysis subsystem configured to analyze each acquired medical image and associate one or more descriptors with each acquired medical image based on the analysis, a database configured to store the acquired medical images and associated descriptors, and a query tool configured to search the database using descriptors.
Patent CA-2639292-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HELBLING GREGORY W
IPC: B25B23/142
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight impact socket having an aluminum or other light metal blank having a fastener end and a drive end. A high strength, heat- treated steel alloy insert is inserted into the fastener end of the blank and glued in place to yield a highly effective impact socket. A drive end insert can be inserted into the bore at the drive end to add strength to the drive end of the impact socket. A high strength, heat-treated steel alloy sleeve can be adhered to the outside of the lightweight blank to add further strength to the drive en d of the impact socket.
Patent CA-2640000-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparation of rubber mixtures containing silicon dioxide
Inventor: NIEDERMEIER WERNER
IPC: C09C1/30
Filed: 2007-01-02
Abstract: Preparation of a rubber mixture comprises adding a pyrogenically manufactured silicon dioxide, in the form of flakes with a tamped density (according to DIN EN ISO 787-11) of 185-700 g/l, to the other component mixtures.
Patent CA-2641450-A1 (CA)
Title: Spill resistant antibiotic formulations
Inventor: ASOTRA SATISH
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a pharmaceutical kit with a first set, a second set and a third set of components. The first set of components can be a carbomer in an aqueous vehicle, the second set of components can be an antibiotic, and the third set of components can be a neutralizing agent. In exemplary embodiments, the first, second and third sets of components can be mixed together to form a spill resistant composition.
Patent CA-2644901-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAYNE JOANNA
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A reduced pressure delivery system for applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site includes a manifold delivery tube having a passageway and a distal end, the distal end configured to be percutaneously inserted and placed adjacent the tissue site. A flowable material is provided and is percutaneously deliverable through the manifold delivery tube to the tissue site. The flowable material is capable of filling a void adjacent the tissue site to create a manifold having a plurality of flow channels in fluid communication with the tissue site. A reduced pressure delivery tube is provided that is capable of fluid communication with the flow channels of the manifold.
Patent CA-2645684-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods of use of ritonavir for treating hcv
Inventor: KEMPF DALE J
IPC: A61K31/425
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions and a method of improving the pharmacokinetics of pharmaceutical agents (or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof) which are metaboilized by cytochrome P450 monoxygenase comprising coadministering ritonavir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, and prodrug thereof.
Patent CA-2649865-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MISTRO JOHN T
IPC: H04W4/08
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for reducing audio truncation during a call in a trunked radio system. The method includes the steps of providing a multicast IP address of a rendezvous point to a first participant of the call to forward multicast audio of the call to a second participant of the call and using a dummy host to add an IP address for the second participant to the multicast IP address of the rendezvous point.
Patent CA-2653542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN NIEKERK CHICOT
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: An antenna for communicating data, the antenna comprising a dielectric layer that separates an electrically grounded layer from a conductor layer, wherein the conductor layer has a first portion connected to a capacitive element. Increasing the capacitive element makes the patch antenna looking electrically longer than it physically is.
Patent CA-2653570-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUALANDI PAOLO
IPC: A61K6/838
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne des nanoparticules biologiquement actives d'une hydroxyapatite non stAEchiométrique substituée par des ions carbonate, ayant : a) un degré de cristallinité CD inférieur à 40 %, le degré de cristallinité étant défini par CD = (1-X/Y) ~ 100 où : Y = intensité du maximum de la diffraction à 2.theta. = 33°, X = intensité de la diffraction de fond à 2.theta. = 33°, dans le diagramme de diffraction des rayons X des nanoparticules ; b) une longueur L allant de 20 à 200 nm et une largeur W allant de 5 à 30 nm ; et c) un rapport d'allongement AR compris entre 2 et 40, le rapport d'allongement étant défini par AR = L/W. Les nanoparticules biologiquement actives de l'invention trouvent une utilisation préférée dans des applications d'hygiène orale ou dentaire et peuvent être formulées sous forme de compositions pour l'hygiène orale ou dentaire telles que, par exemple, des solutions, des suspensions, des huiles, des gels ou d'autres produits solides. L'invention concerne également dans d'autres aspects un procédé servant à préparer une suspension pour l'hygiène orale ou dentaire comprenant les nanoparticules biologiquement actives susmentionnées, un procédé servant à fabriquer un dentifrice comprenant les nanoparticules, ainsi qu'un procédé de reminéralisation locale des dents consistant à mettre en contact les dents avec les nanoparticules.
Patent CA-2654314-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for treatment of cardiac valves
Inventor: ORLOV BORIS
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treatment of cardiac valve including augmenting a cardiac leaflet with the help of a ring associated with a membrane. Also disclosed are methods for treatment of cardiac valves including augmenting the tissue surrounding a cardiac valve, for example with the help of a tubular or annular implant, allowing relocation of the valve. In embodiments, the methods of the present invention improve leaflet coaptation, which in embodiments is useful for treating conditions such as ischemic mitral regurgitation. Also disclosed are devices useful for implementing the methods of the present invention.
Patent CA-2656163-A1 (CA)
Title: Auto-referenced system and apparatus for three-dimensional scanning
Inventor: TUBIC DRAGAN
IPC: G01B11/25
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for three-dimensional scanning and digitization of the surface geometry of objects are claimed. The system comprises a hand-held apparatus that is auto-referenced. The system is auto-referenced since it does not need any positioning device to provide the 6 degree of freedom transformations that are necessary to integrate 3D measurements in a global coordinate system while the apparatus is manipulated to scan the surface. The system continuously calculates its own position and orientation from observation while scanning the surface geometry of an object. To do so, the system exploits a triangulation principle and integrates an apparatus that captures both surface points originating from the reflection of a projected laser pattern on an object's surface and 2D positioning features originating from the observation of target positioning features.  Using the described system, it is possible to simultaneously build and match a representation of the positioning features while accumulating the 3D surface points describing the surface geometry.
Patent CA-2656234-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACK-ROBLES NANCY M
IPC: B65D33/16
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: The bag for receiving refuse may include a bag body, the bag body including an inside surface, an outside surface, and a rim defining a mouth. The bag may also include a first strip of material disposed on the inside surface of the bag body proximate the rim. The strip may include an inside surface, an outside surface that faces the inside surface of the body, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The bag may also include a front wall, a back wall, and a hem, the hem including a drawstring. The strip may include a printed design. The design could be letters, numbers, pictures, writing, or any other design. When the bag is inserted into a trash receptacle such that the rim of the bag is folded over the rim of the receptacle, the printed design is visible from outside the receptacle.
Patent CA-2658758-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAKAHASHI SHIGENOBU
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A step of molding a raw-material powder comprising a carbon powder and a thermosetting resin by hot compacting and a step of heat-curing the thermosetting resin are conducted in combination to thereby produce, without lowering a production rate, a fuel-cell separator inhibited from suffering the decrease in performance caused by the curing expansion of a resin. The process for fuel-cell separator production comprises: a compacting step in which a mixture of a carbon powder and a thermosetting resin as a raw-material powder is packed into a mold cavity and compacted into a separator-shaped plate at a required pressing force while heating it at a required temperature not lower than the heat curing initiation temperature of the thermosetting resin; and a heat-curing step in which the molded plate obtained through compaction in the compacting step is heated, in a non-pressed state, at a required temperature not lower than the heat curing initiation temperature of the thermosetting resin to thereby cure the resin.
Patent CA-2660123-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAGAWA MASATO
IPC: C12N15/63
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A process for effectively generating safe induced pluripotent stem cells from somatic cells, comprising the step of introducing the following three genes: Oct family gene, Klf family gene, and Sox family gene into somatic cells, or the step of introducing a combination of the following two genes: Oct family gene and Sox family gene or a combination of the following two genes: Oct family gene and Klf family gene, and at least one kind of genes selected from the following three genes: L-Myc, Sall1, and Sall4 into somatic cells.
Patent CA-2660837-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymeric material and process for forming and using same
Inventor: OELBERG JAMES DAVID
IPC: C08L23/10
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric material, particularly a thermoplastic material, the includes thermoplastic polyoefin and an elastomer.
Patent CA-2661611-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOWLER CHRISTABEL
IPC: A61K8/81
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral care composition comprising nanoparticulate titanium dioxide, optionally together with a source of fluoride ions, for combating dental erosion and/or tooth wear. In addition such compositions may also have benefit in tooth whitening. When a source of fluoride ions is present such compositions are also of benefit in combating dental caries.
Patent CA-2661629-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASUDA SEIEI
IPC: F04C2/18
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A three-throw gear pump (2) comprises a drive gear (20), two driven gears (21, 22) so disposed as to face each other on both sides of the drive gear (20), a first bearing (36) for supporting the drive shaft of the drive gear (20), and second and third bearings (37, 38) for supporting the rotation shafts of the two driven gears (21, 22). The bearing length of the first bearing (36) is shorter than the bearing length of each of the second and third bearings (37, 38). Thereby, the three-phase gear pump in which the bearing losses in the bearings for supporting the gears are easily and surely reduced can be provided.