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Patent CA-2562021-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell current distribution measuring equipment and fuel cell current distribution measuring method
Inventor: KATAOKA MASAYOSHI
IPC: G01N27/04
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: Fuel cell current distribution measuring equipment (50) measures the distribution of an electromotive force on the electrode plane of a fuel cell (10) comprising an electrolyte (1), and a pair of fuel electrode (2) and an air electrode (4) arranged so as to sandwich the electrolyte (1). The fuel cell current distribution measuring equipment (50) comprises a plurality of probe pins (35) touching the non-portioned region on the outer surface of a separator (3) on the side of one fuel electrode in the pair of fuel electrode (2) and air electrode (4), and a current measuring section (44) for measuring a current flowing through each probe pin (35). Thus, it is possible to provide fuel cell current distribution measuring equipment and measuring method capable of accurately reproducing a partial electromotive force in an electromotive force obtained from the entire electrode of the fuel cell.
Patent CA-2562137-A1 (CA)
Title: Data insertion apparatus and methods for use with compressed audio/video data
Inventor: RAMASWAMY ARUN
IPC: H04N7/52
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for performing data insertion in compressed audio/video data streams are disclosed. A disclosed method receives a digital data stream containing a plurality of compressed media streams associated with a plurality of different media programs and generates information to be inserted in at least one of the compressed media streams.  The disclosed method identifies frames of compressed data associated with the at least one of the compressed media streams and inserts the information in at least some of the identified frames of compressed data without performing a decompression operation on the compressed data and by changing locations or values of data bits within the at least some of the identified frames.
Patent CA-2567622-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KELLEY BRIAN HAROLD
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: System for dynamic arbitration of a shared resource on a device. A method is provided for arbitrating the allocation of a device resource on a device. The method comprises receiving a request from a requesting application that requests allocation of the device resource, and determining that the device resource is owned by an owning application. The method also comprises associating owner information with requester information to form an arbitration request, wherein the owner information comprises information about the owning application and the requester information comprises information about the requesting application. The method also comprises arbitrating the arbitration request to produce an arbitration decision that indicates whether or not the device resource should be allocated to the requesting application, and allocating the device resource based on the arbitration decision.
Patent CA-2568925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELLIS FREDERICK G
IPC: F27D3/12
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: An oven for baking a batch of parts has a housing having side walls and a top wall defining a closed container with a closed top end and an open downwardly facing bottom end. Loading/unloading occurs at the bottom end onto a carriage raised to the top end where baking occurs. On each side is provided an array of heating elements below the top. A shield is located in front of the heating array so as to block direct radiation onto the parts to prevent over-heating as the carrying arrangement passes the heating array to be unloaded. The shield generates an upwardly flowing air stream to carry the heat to the top. The heating elements are mounted with their lower end in a connection box with a collar and insulated heat shield above the box to keep the electrical connections cooled.
Patent CA-2570251-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REDENIUS RONALD
IPC: A41C3/04
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A lifting and shaping system for a bra is disclosed. The system uses lift platforms shaped to fit the cups of the bra and formed from this material such as plastic. The lift platforms are attached to the bra toward the center of the bra. Adjustable sliding anchors are located on the shoulder straps of the bra and have a connector attached to each of them. The other end of the connectors are attached to a respective lift platform. As a sliding anchor is moved up and down a bra strap, it pulls or lowers the connector which raises and lowers the lift platform in the breast cup. This adjusts the amount of lift given in supporting the breasts. The paths of the connectors are constrained by guide loops attached to the bra which provides smoother operation. Flexible shaping members distribute the lift of the lift platforms and maintain the natural shape of the breasts as they are lifted. Smoothing shields ease the movement of the lift platforms and connectors within the cloth confines of the breast cups. The flexible shaping members may also perform some of the functions of a smoothing shield. The moving elements of the lift system are covered by pliant flexible material such as various cloths.
Patent CA-2573760-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for layering seasoning
Inventor: SINGH MICHAEL RAJENDRA KALIKA
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a layered seasoning to snack food products such as potato chips or tortilla chips using a vibratory scarf plate that is divided into two or more sections by one or more walls. A different seasoning is placed in each section. The scarf plate is placed into a rotating drum having snack food product. A seasoning from each section falls off the scarf plate to form a curtain. Each curtain provides a layer of seasoning on the snack food product.
Patent CA-2573956-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for measuring the phase shift induced in a light signal by a sample
Inventor: AASMUL SOREN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring a phase shift induced in a light signal has a first light source for emitting a light signal along a measurement optical path that includes a sample, for example a fluorescent sample, and a second light source for emitting a light signal along a dummy measurement optical path. A  measurement electronic circuit is provided for receiving the light signals and providing outputs separated in time which are indicative of the phase of the respective light signals. In use, a phase shift is induced in light in the measurement optical path by the fluorescent sample. A reference electronic circuit is provided for receiving a signal. indicative of the phase of the light signals emitted by the first and second light sources. Circuitry is provided to compare the respective phases of light output from the two circuits to provide an output indicative of a first measured phase difference during operation of the first light source. A correction is then applied to this measurement by taking a similar phase difference measurement during operation of the second light source and comparing the two phase differences.
Patent CA-2579073-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZODDA JULIUS P
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: The invention is directed to improved containers for pharmaceuticals and any tubing and tubing connectors associated therewith, particularly containers for pharmaceuticals which are irradiated, heated or otherwise subjected to increased pressure. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is directed to an improved container for use in a radioisotope generator, such as a rubidium-82 generator.
Patent CA-2579451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARTER GEORGE
IPC: B05B7/02
Filed: 2005-08-11
Abstract: An apparatus for use in self-tanning is provided. The apparatus includes a wand for dispensing a self-tanning solution to a user's body. The solution is contained in an aerosol container having a dispensing mechanism. The apparatus comprises a receiving means for attaching the aerosol container to the wand, and a triggering means coupled to the receiving means for actuating the dispensing mechanism. The triggering means includes a trigger configured for actuation by a user of the apparatus, an engagement mechanism configured for engaging and actuating the dispensing mechanism, and a linkage mechanism coupling the trigger mechanism to the engagement mechanism. Actuation of the trigger by the user results in actuation of the dispensing mechanism.
Patent CA-2581293-A1 (CA)
Title: Capsule with sealing means
Inventor: DENISART JEAN-PAUL
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: A capsule (1) contains beverage ingredients such as ground coffee, tea or other ingredients and is configured for insertion in a beverage production device (2) in order to have a liquid under pressure have enter the capsule (1) and to interact with the ingredients (3) in the capsule (11). The capsule (1) comprises a base body (4) and a foil member (5) closing the base body (4) by being attached to a flange-like rim (6) extending from the side wall (7) of the base body (4) of the capsule (1). The base body (4) of the capsule (1) comprises a resilient sealing member (8), the sealing member (8) being designed to be in sealing engagement with a bell member (9) of the beverage production device (2).
Patent CA-2581972-A1 (CA)
Title: Loader comprising arm sections that have a space that runs along the arm in which tubes or cables are arranged
Inventor: NILSSON TOMMY
IPC: E02F3/38
Filed: 2005-09-20
Abstract: The present invention concerns a loader comprising two extended arms arranged parallel to each other, one end of which can be connected to a vehicle and the other end of which can be connected to a tool. At least one arm comprises a space that runs along the arm in which tubes or cables are arranged that make it possible to transport at least one of electricity, hydraulic agent and pneumatic agent, from the vehicle to the various parts of the loader or the tool and from the various parts of the loader or the tool to the vehicle.
Patent CA-2582306-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAGNIEU CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61L27/24
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: The collagen has fatty acids grafted on free amines of lysine residues of alpha chain of the collagen by covalent bonds. The percentage of fatty acids with respect to the amines is comprised between 1 and 100 percentage. The fatty acids are selected from stearic, palmitic and myristic acids and their mixtures in any proportions. The collagen is reticulated by oxidized polysaccharides such as oxidized glycogen and amylopectin. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition comprising hydrophobic grafted collagen (B) utilization of a hydrophobic grafted collagen in therapy to prevent postsurgical adherences (C) a surgical prosthesis such as vascular prosthesis, comprising an antiadhesive material with a hydrophobic grafted collagen (D) an intraocular prosthetic lens comprising an antiadhesive material with a hydrophobic grafted collagen (E) a mono or bilayer film having an antiadhesive material with a hydrophobic grafted collagen (F) a trellis having an antiadhesive material with a hydrophobic grafted collagen for reinforcing abdominal walls (G) a method for preparing a hydrophobic grafted collagen.
Patent CA-2584903-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLEEWEIN GERHARD
IPC: B66B23/22
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor device (1) comprising a balustrade (2) for supporting a hand rail (4) and a transport surface (5) for conveying passengers. According to the invention, a barrier (3) which protects passengers from falling from the conveyor device (1) is located on the balustrade (2), said barrier (3) projecting above the height of the balustrade (2) and the hand rail (4).
Patent CA-2585240-A1 (CA)
Title: Lossless coding method for waveform data
Inventor: CRAVEN PETER GRAHAM
IPC: H04N19/00
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: In a method of lossless processing of an integer value signal in a prediction filter which includes a quantiser, a numerator of the prediction filter is implemented prior to the quantiser and a denominator of the prediction filter is implemented recursively around the quantiser to reduce the peak data rate of an output signal. In the lossless processor, at each sample instant, an input to the quantiser is jointly responsive to a first sample value of a signal input to the prediction filter, a second sample value of a signal input to the prediction filter at a previous sample instant, and an output value of the quantiser at a previous sample incident. In a preferred embodiment, the prediction filter includes noise shaping for affecting the output of the quantiser.
Patent CA-2585770-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LI FUCHUN
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: Hinged gutter guarding snow, ice and leaves system, it consists of float (1), (2), (7), float joint (5) and float joint hole block(6). Float bowl (1), (2) (7) are floats with theirs middle and lower parts have same shape as hinged gutter inner shape, there are floats joint hole (4) in the lower part of float (1) (2) (7). Float (1) (2) (7) are jointed by float jointer (5), the gap between float (1) (2) (7) is bigger than the distance between clips to fasten hinged gutter guarding system. The length of float (1) (2) (7) is shorter than the distance between the clips to fasten hinged gutter guarding system. To put these floats in the existed hinged gutter to occupy the space of the hinged gutter guarding system, it can prevent the damage of too much snow or ice in the gutter. It can also prevent damage caused by water flowing into wall through gutter and prevent leaves fell into the gutter and block the gutter.
Patent CA-2586811-A1 (CA)
Title: Peptides derives de la maurocalcine utilisables comme vecteurs pour l'adressage intracellulaire de molecules d'interet
Inventor: RONJAT MICHEL
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: Utilisation d'un vecteur peptidique pour l'adressage intracellulaire d'une substance d'intérêt, ledit vecteur étant essentiellement constitué par un peptide dérivé de la maurocalcine répondant à la séquence (I) suivante : Z-X 1- X2-X3-X4-X5-X6-X7-X8-X9-X10-X11-X12-X13-X14-X15-X16-X17-X18-X19-X20-X21-X22- X23-X24-X25-X26-Z', dans laquelle X1 et X26 représentent chacun une cystéine , X2 à X25 représentent chacun un acide aminé ou sont absents, X7, X10, X11, X12, X13, X14, X15, et X16 étant toujours présents, et X10, X11, X13 et X14 représentent chacun une lysine ou une arginine, et Z et/ou Z' sont absents o u représentent chacun une séquence de 1 à 35 acides aminés, à l'exception du peptide présentant la séquence SEQ ID NO : 1 dans la liste de séquences join te en annexe.
Patent CA-2587433-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUERRA LAWRENCE E
IPC: B66C23/00
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A robotic arm (10) for use with a pharmaceutical unit of use transport and storage system (200) comprises a base plate (26) with a first cam track segment (28) and a second cam track segment (34). A first arm segment (62) is rotatably attached to the base plate (26) and a second arm segment (96) is rotatably attached to the first arm segment (62) and includes a cam track follower (108) that engages with the first and second cam track segments (28, 34) to guide the movement of the second arm segment (96). A platform (148) is secured to an end of the second arm segment (96) and is adapted to engage a product (208). A series of orientation sprockets (8, 1290, 122, 138) and drive chains (154, 156) cooperate to maintain the platform (148) rearwardly oriented as the arm (10) extends from a retracted position to an extended position.
Patent CA-2589597-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for enhancing vascular access
Inventor: BOLLINGER STEVE
IPC: A61L27/38
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: Disclosed is an implantable material comprising a biocompatible matrix and cells which, when provided to a vascular access structure, can promote functionality generally. For example, implantable material of the present invention can enhance maturation of an arteriovenous native fistula as well as prolong the fistula in a mature, functional state suitable for dialysis.  Additionally, the present invention can promote formation of a functional arteriovenous graft suitable for dialysis as well as promote formation of a functional peripheral bypass graft. Implantable material can be configured as a flexible planar form or a flowable composition with shape~retaining properties suitable for implantation at, adjacent or in the vicinity of an anastomoses or arteriovenous graft. According to the methods disclosed herein, the implantable material is provided to an exterior surface of a blood vessel.  Certain embodiments of the flexible planar form define a slot. The materials and methods of the present invention comprise cells, preferably endothelial cells or cells having an endothelial-like phenotype.
Patent CA-2590927-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARTHOLOMEW DOUGLAS
IPC: C22B3/20
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: The present invention is a method of recovering valuable metals from a quantity of furnace dust consisting the following steps. A first leaching step wherein the furnace dust is leached at atmospheric pressure in a first leaching solution to produce a first leach liquor and a first leach residue, the first leaching solution consisting of an aqueous mineral acid solution.  The first leach liquor is then separated from the first leach residue. A  second leaching step is then performed wherein the first leach residue is atmospherically leached in a second leaching solution to form a second leach liquor and a second leach residue, the second leaching solution comprising a solution of aqueous HCl with a reductant. The second leach liquor is then separated from the second leach residue. A zinc precipitation step is then performed wherein zinc is precipitated from the second leach liquor by treating the second leach liquor with a quantity of alkali, the quantity of alkali selected to adjust the pH of the second leach liquor sufficiently to precipitate out the zinc in the form of a zinc salt in a third residue leaving a third liquor and then separating the third residue containing zinc from the third liquor.
Patent CA-2591835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EINARSSON PALMI
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A knee brace (10) divided into anterior and posterior halves including a ventilated proximal and distal members (40, 42). The brace (10) further including at least one substantially inelastic cross strap (18, 20) adjustable in length and connected to the proximal and distal members (40, 42). The cross strap (18, 20) has first and second portions which intersect at an intersection point (21) located between the proximal and distal members (40, 42) and posterior of the frontal plane of the brace. Tightening devices (22, 23) are provided for incrementally applying tension to the cross strap (18, 20), and buckle assemblies connect the cross strap (18, 20) to the proximal and distal members (40, 42). Ventilated spacer elements (46, 48) having a frictional feature are provided for securing the brace against the leg of a wearer of the brace. The spacer elements (46, 48) generally correspond to the proximal and distal members (40, 42).
Patent CA-2596978-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMS PETER C
IPC: F16L19/04
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A union in which a conduit is joined to a fitting so as to form a contact zone of high gripping pressure between the wall of the conduit and an engaging surface of the fitting, this contact zone being outboard of the region of highest stress formed in the wall of the conduit, an open volume being formed in the union adjacent this contact zone, the fitting including an abundance of liquid lubricant in at least a portion of this open volume.
Patent CA-2600859-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRAMER MICHAEL
IPC: G05F1/12
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A system and/or an associated method for providing an electronic disabling device with an output having an output waveform other than a sinusoidal waveform (e.g., a damped waveform, a critically damped waveform, a half-cycle uni-pulse output waveform, etc.) and/or for providing the electronic disabling device that can selectively apply the half-cycle uni-pulse output waveform and a sinusoidal output waveform in one device package. In one embodiment, an electronic disabling device includes a power supply coupled to receive an initial power from a battery and a final step-up transformer (e.g., a plain transformer, an autoformer, etc.) adapted to provide an output power having a non-sinusoidal output waveform. In this embodiment, a bridge rectifier is coupled between the power supply and the final step-up transformer to produce the non-sinusoidal output waveform.
Patent CA-2601086-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of an immune response to gdf-8 modulating agents
Inventor: SUN SHUJUN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: This disclosure provides methods for the detection of antibodies to a GDF-8 modulating agent such as, e.g., MYO-029, in a biological sample. Methods to detect an immune response to a GDF-8 modulating agent are also included. In particular, methods to assess an immune response in animals, including humans, to a GDF-8 modulating agent such as a GDF-8 inhibitor are provided herein.
Patent CA-2604953-A1 (CA)
Title: Instruments, implants and methods for positioning implants into a spinal disc space
Inventor: DERIDDER STEVEN D
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2006-04-14
Abstract: Instruments, implants and methods are provided for positional spinal implants (30, 130) in a spinal disc space between adjacent vertebrae. The instruments (60, 160) provide a low profile engagement with the implants (30, 130) and facilitate insertion while minimizing tissue retraction and exposure of the tissue and neural elements to the instrumentation in the approach to the disk space.
Patent CA-2607201-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMS LYTTON A
IPC: A61B17/20
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A bone-anchored surgical mesh has slot-like anchoring members that allow for the variable placement of screws and other bone fasteners. This permits the surgeon discretion in the placement of bone fasteners used to attach the mesh to the patient's bone. The elongate openings of the anchoring members allow for a sliding motion between the bone fasteners and the anchoring members, and facilitates positioning and articulation of the mesh. The anchoring members may include bushings to aid the sliding motion of the anchoring member on the bone fastener. In one embodiment, the mesh consists of shorter modular strips that overlap each other such that a single bone fastener is passed through two overlapping anchoring members to lock the two modular mesh strips together.  Additional modular mesh strips can be added on at either end, as desired, to provide the desired length of dural coverage.
Patent CA-2612827-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DANCER ROBERT
IPC: C07D307/87
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to the crystalline base of the well known antidepressant drug escitalopram, S-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4- fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-5-isobenzofurancarbonitrile, formulations of said base, a process for the preparation of purified salts of escitalopram, such as the oxalate, using the base, the salts obtained by said process and formulations containing such salts, and a process for the preparation of purified escitalopram free base or salts of escitalopram, such as the oxalat e, using the hydrobromide, the salts obtained by said process and formulations containing such salts. Finally the present invention relates to an orodispersible tablet having a hardness of at least 22 N and an oral- disintegration time of less than 120 s and comprising an active pharmaceutic al ingredient adsorbed onto a water soluble filler wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient has a melting point in the range of 40-100 ~C, as well as a method for making such an orodispersible tablet.