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Patent CA-2517892-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BECKINGHAUSEN JOERG E SCHULZE
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making and breaking tubular connections within a tubular string are disclosed. In certain aspects, a tong assembly includes gated power and back up tongs (102) coupled to a torque bar (112) . Jaws (306) of the tongs may be arranged circumferentially with support members (308) disposed between adjacent jaws to substantially complete a 360~ closed circle.  A hydraulic circuit may equally distribute fluid and pressure to actuate the jaws. The power tong may include a gated rotor driven by at least three drive motors (111) . The rotor may be selectively physically locked from rotation or movement by one or more rotor locks. Further, the tong assembly may include an interlock that prevents activation of the drive motors until the rotor locks actuate to unlock the rotor. Additionally, gate locks may secure the tongs and rotor when closed, and a releasable coupling arrangement may aid engagement of a motor to a rotor pump.
Patent CA-2518029-A1 (CA)
Title: Maternity bed foot support and abduction assembly
Inventor: ANDRES TODD TREVOR
IPC: A61G7/00
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: A foot support and abduction assembly includes an abductor configured for pivotal attachment proximate a foot end of a maternity bed. The foot support is configured for locating in a stowed position below the abductor, and a calf support is attached to an undersurface of the foot support. An upright assembly has a first end that is secured to the abductor for longitudinal movement along a length of the abductor, a second end to which the foot support is movably mounted, and a locking mechanism for selectively securing the upright assembly in one of a plurality of positions along the length of the abductor. The upright assembly is further configured for movement from a deployed position to a stowed position, and the locking mechanism is unlocked when the upright assembly is in the stowed position.
Patent CA-2520788-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid dispersing plate
Inventor: DIN MICHAEL W
IPC: E04D13/04
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A liquid dispersing device includes a relatively rigid thin perforated plate having a plurality of closely spaced minute openings or holes in the form of a fine mesh. A plurality of plates are mounted on brackets secured along a side wall of a structure in the path of liquid flowing over and downward from the upper end of the wall. The liquid passing through the holes is dispersed into fine droplets with minimum agglomeration. The angle of the plate and holes determine the direction in which the droplets are dispersed. Use of the perforated plates can eliminate the usual gutter and leader structures which remove rainwater from roofs of houses and can also provide more effective cooling when mounted along internal cooling tower walls.
Patent CA-2521001-A1 (CA)
Title: High efficacy antiperspirant stick containing low levels of non-volatile organic fluids
Inventor: WALLING DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A61Q15/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: An antiperspirant stick product comprising from about 5% to about 35% by weight of an antiperspirant active; from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a structurant, from about 20% to about 80% by weight of a volatile fluid; 10% or less by weight of a non-volatile organic fluid; free of non-volatile silicone fluids, wherein, the stick has a hardness of at least about 600 gram~force and an adhesion value of at least 33%.
Patent CA-2522027-A1 (CA)
Title: Agent de modification de mousses, mousses preparees avec ledit agent et procede pour la preparation de ces mousses
Inventor: HAGER STANLEY L
IPC: C08G18/76
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne de nouveaux modificateurs de mousse qui peuvent être utilisés pour préparer des mousses souples. Ces nouveaux modificateurs de mousse fournissent une aptitude au traitement améliorée et des propriétés améliorées des mousses souples résultantes. La présente invention concerne également le procédé de préparation de ces mousses souples et les mousses résultantes.
Patent CA-2529199-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUO MENGKUI
IPC: C08B15/10
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: Methods for making the carboxyalkyl cellulose.
Patent CA-2529478-A1 (CA)
Title: Enalapril-nitroxyderivatives derivatives and related compounds as ace inhibitors for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases
Inventor: ALMIRANTE NICOLETTA
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): A-(X1-ONO2)S wherein A is a known ACE-inhibitor such as enalapril and X1 is a spacer such as a (C1-C6)-alkylene. The complete definition of A and X1 is given in claim 1. The compounds can be used as ACE-inhibitors for the treatment of cardiovascular and renal diseases and inflammatory processes. The example of formula (1) has an improved pharmacological activity when compared with the structurally closest related prior art compound.
Patent CA-2532784-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for and method of recording digital audio/video signals
Inventor: HAMELINCK DIRK
IPC: G11B20/18
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A recording apparatus for recording digital audio/video signals on a removable rewritable disc like recording medium has been proposed. The apparatus comprises writing means (21, 22, 25) for recording the digital information signals and control means (20) for controlling the recording. The apparatus is capable of performing initialization, formatting and defect management of a rewritable medium. Further, the apparatus is capable of storing data in replacement areas instead of defect areas, which have been determined to be defective according to rules of the defect management. The control means (20) are adapted to re-record data from the replacement areas in the defect areas in order to improve playability of digital audio/video signals stored on the medium.
Patent CA-2534119-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARDY GUST H
IPC: A61B5/361
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: The implantable cardiac treatment system of the present invention is capable of choosing the most appropriate electrode vector to sense within a particular patient. In certain embodiments, the implantable cardiac treatment system determines the most appropriate electrode vector for continuous sensing based on which electrode vector results in the greatest signal amplitude, or some other useful metric such as signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The electrode vector possessing the highest quality as measured using the metric is then set as the default electrode vector for sensing. Additionally, in certain embodiments of the present invention, a next alternative electrode vector is selected based on being generally orthogonal to the default electrode vector. In yet other embodiments of the present invention, the next alternative electrode vector is selected based on possessing the next highest quality metric after the default electrode vector. In some embodiments, if analysis of the default vector is ambiguous, the next alternative electrode vector is analyzed to reduce ambiguity.
Patent CA-2536035-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCDANIEL MICHAEL D
IPC: B65G17/06
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: An improved conveyor chain (10) formed from a plurality of modular links (14) arranged in rows (R1, R2, R3) and each associated with at least two elongated transverse connectors (11a, 11b) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connectors define a substantially open, planar conveying surface intermediate of the links in each row. Each link (14) in a first row includes apertures (30) for receiving a first (11a) of the connectors extending through a slot (28) in the links of an adjacent row, as well as a receiver (22) having a closed end (23b) and an open end (23a) for receiving one end of a second one (11b) of the connectors. The chain with the connectors associated with each row is thus capable of side-flexing to negotiate curves or bends, as well as longitudinal compression/expansion, while at all times providing full and even article support.
Patent CA-2536202-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANG CHEK L
IPC: B01D35/30
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: Filtration equipment is used that includes: a filter 2 for filtering a liquid filling a first container 1; a second container 3 for collecting the liquid that has been filtered through the filter 2; a third container 7; a first li ne 4 for connecting the first container 1 and the filter 2 to each other; a secon d line 5 for connecting the filter 2 and the second container 3 to each other; and a third line 6 that branches off from the second line 5 and is connected to the third container 7. The third container 7 is placed above the second container 3, with a part of the third container 7 connected to the third lin e 6 facing downward. The second container 3 is placed below the first container 1 and is formed so as to be changed in shape by application of external force and to be restored by removal of the external force.
Patent CA-2536228-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORPHET MICHAEL
IPC: B32B27/06
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A glazing panel (50) comprises top and bottom layers (52, 54) either side of an open cell core (56) such as a honeycomb structure. The panel may include additional layers (58, 60) for imparting performance enhancing properties, such as a solar control layer and an insulation layer.
Patent CA-2536545-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILKE DANIEL B
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: An apparatus and method wherein meat product constituents are mixed under a high shear force to combine the constituents into a mixture having a stable protein matrix is disclosed. The system incorporates mixing devices in a housing into which input streams are directed. The system then applies a high shear force over a small volume to mix the constituents together, thereby rapidly combining the meat constituents and other ingredients to rapidly form a stable protein matrix. The high shear force deforms and contorts the meats and allows other ingredients to be forced within the protein strands of the meats, which can eliminate the need for a curing stage for protein extraction.
Patent CA-2537875-A1 (CA)
Title: Photocontrol devices having flexible mounted photosensors and methods of calibrating the same
Inventor: FLAHERTY RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: G01J1/02
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: Methods for calibrating a photocontrol device having at least one flexible mounting leg mounting the photosensor to a circuit board and being electrically coupled to activate a switching device and calibrated photocontrol devices are provided. A photocontrol device is positioned proximate a light source. An aperture is positioned between the photosensor and the light source and an angle between the at least one flexible mounting leg and the circuit board is adjusted to calibrate a sensitivity of the photocontrol device to light from the light source passing through the aperture.
Patent CA-2537940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORIN CLAUDE ROGER
IPC: B65B3/04
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: Flowable-material transfer apparatus and device for transferring flowable material from one containment vessel or system to another. The apparatus comprises a connector device, a closed conduit system, and applicable force systems and controls for effecting efficient flow of the flowable material.  The connector device has a source-container connector and a transfer-apparatus connector that together provide a flowpath from the source container to a destination container. The source-container connector contains a normally-closed flow valve situated in the flowpath and a flow-valve actuation assembly. The connector device includes a device locking mechanism that prevents the connector device from being disconnected when the flow valve is open.
Patent CA-2538712-A1 (CA)
Title: Rich media personal selling system
Inventor: HAIGHTON PETER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: Published without an Abstract
Patent CA-2539108-A1 (CA)
Title: Operator independent programmable sample preparation and analysis system
Inventor: LAPEUS DAVE
IPC: G01N21/00
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a protocol and apparatus for enriching circulating tumor cells and other rare cells from blood, including debris and other components, from samples with high precision and at high throughput rates. This invention discloses an improved processing system from previously described semi-automated sample processing. The system further reduces operator intervention and hands-on time from prior systems. While this system has general utility in processing diverse materials, the system is configured for sample processing of biological specimens to provide an enriched fraction suitable for detection, enumeration and identification of target cells by appropriate analytical methodologies. The presence and quantities of such target cells in a sample specimen can utilized for screening and detection in disease such as cancer, assessing early stage pre-metastatic cancer, monitoring for disease remission in response to therapy and selection of more effective dose regimens or alternative therapies in case of relapse.
Patent CA-2543093-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic regimens for baff antagonists
Inventor: KALLED SUSAN
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: Therapeutic regimens for administration of BAFF antagonists for treatment of immunologic and related disorders are described. Regimens involve a short-term BAFF antagonist administration course followed by an extended no-treatment period prior the round of administration.
Patent CA-2550605-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical retractor systems, illuminated cannulae, and methods of use
Inventor: RAYMOND DOUGLAS
IPC: A61B1/32
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: This invention includes surgical retractors that comprise an expandable frame that includes at least two base components, a connector, and at least two retractor blades attached to the expandable frame. Also included are surgical retractors that comprise a housing component that includes a cylindrical portion and a contiguous blade portion, assemblies comprising a surgical retractor assembled to at least one obtruator, illuminated surgical cannulas, and methods of using the same during a surgical procedure.
Patent CA-2551999-A1 (CA)
Title: Device of miniaturised construction for producing high pressure in a fluid to be atomised
Inventor: EICHER JOACHIM
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: A miniaturised device for producing high pressure in a fluid imposes stringe nt requirements on the manufacturing process. The device according to the invention consists of a hollow piston (57) displaceably mounted in a cylinder and a valve membe r (58) which is guided by the hollow piston (57) and mounted so as to be axially movable relative to the hollow piston (57). The valve member (58) is arranged at one end of the hollow piston (57) inside or immediately in front of the end of the hollow piston (57). Th e device is used in a mechanically operated high pressure atomiser. This consists of a t wo- part housing which comprises a pump housing (52) with nozzle (54), a blocking mechanism (62), a spring housing (67) with spring (68), a non-pressurised storage container (71) for the fluid (72) and a mechanical counter integrated in the spring housing (67). The valve (58) operates without any auxiliary force, closes very rapidly and is sealed tight against high pressure. The atomiser is safe and simple to operate and environmentally friendly. The fluid is metered extremely accurately. The atomiser is used, for example, to product an inhalable aeros ol of a liquid medicament without the use of a propellant gas, at 320 bar. for example.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2553340-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for examining the interior material of an object, such as a pipeline or a human body, from a surface of the object using ultrasound
Inventor: PORTZGEN NIELS
IPC: G01N29/52
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A method for examining the interior material of an object, such as a pipeline or a human body, from a surface of an object using ultrasound having a frequency of at least 100 KHz, wherein the ultrasound is supplied to the interior material of the object. The reflectiLons and/or diffractions of the ultrasound from the interior material of the object are received using ultrasonic receivers which are acoustically coupled to the surface of the object at positions which are distributed in two dimensions of the surface of the object, at différent points in time or not, wherein, with each of the feelers, a receiving signal is generated, wherein the receiving signals are processed in combination in order to determine, according to the principie of inverse wave field extrapolation, where in the interior material of the object reflections and/or diffractions occur.
Patent CA-2555782-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of evaluating metabolism of the eye
Inventor: ELNER VICTOR M
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the retinal auto-fluorescence of a subject retina includes an excitation light source for providing an excitation light at a wavelength of at least 450nm and an image capture device for recording an ocular auto-fluorescence signal generated in response to the excitation light. The image capture device includes a filter for reducing background non-signal wavelengths from the ocular auto-fluorescence signal and an image intensifier for increasing the ocular auto-fluorescence signal strength. The method and apparatus may further include a processor that analyzes the auto-fluorescence signal to determine a contrast change or pattern to thereby detect retinal disease or damage. The processor may compare the images with control images, past images of the same eye or other diagnostic modalities such as fundus photography, angiography, or visual field testing to detect the retinal disease or damage.
Patent CA-2556942-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRAVAGLI VALTER
IPC: C08B37/00
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne des esters d'acide hyaluronique comprenant de la rhéine, en particulier un composé à base d'acide hyaluronique, des groupes alcools d'acide hyaluronique étant estérifiés par de la rhéine. L'invention concerne également un procédé pour préparer ledit ester et une composition pharmaceutique comprenant ledit ester.
Patent CA-2557878-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHOU XIAOHONG
IPC: A61M5/172
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: A sympatholytic cardiovascular agent delivered by a drug delivery pump to a central nervous system site to alleviate symptoms and otherwise treat heart failure (HF) and pathologies associated with HF. The drug delivery pump can be external or implantable infusion pump (IIP) coupled with a drug infusion catheter extending to the site. A patient activator can command delivery of a dosage and/or an implantable heart monitor (IHM) coupled with a sensor can detect physiologic parameters associated with HF (or pathologies associated with HF) and trigger dosage delivery. The IIP and IHM can be combined into a single implantable medical device (IMD) or can constitute separate IMDs that communicate by any of known communication mechanisms. The sympatholytic cardiovascular agent is one of the group consisting of an alpha-adrenergic agonist and an alpha2-adrenergic agonist, e.g., clonidine, p-aminoclonidine, guanabenz, lidamidine, tizanidine, moxonidine, methyldopa, xylazine, guanfacine, detomidine, medetomidine, and dexmedetomidine.
Patent CA-2558708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMSEN LARS LYKKE
IPC: A61K31/55
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising : (a) an effective amount of one or more of acetylcholinesterase inhibitor(s) or a pharmaceutically effective salt thereof; and (b) an effective amount of one or more NMDA-antagonist(s). Also provided is the use of the above composition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
Patent CA-2563154-A1 (CA)
Title: Intensified hybrid solid-state sensor
Inventor: SMITH ARLYNN W
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: An intensified solid-state imaging sensor (41) includes a photo cathode (54) for converting light from an image into electrons, an electron multiplying device (53) for receiving electrons from the photo cathode, and a solid-state image sensor (56) including a plurality of pixels for receiving the electrons from the electron multiplying device through a plurality of channels of the electron multiplying device. The solid-state image sensor generates an intensified image signal from the electrons received from the electron multiplying device. The plurality of channels are arranged in a plurality of channel patterns, and the plurality of pixels are arranged in a plurality of pixel patterns. Each of the plurality of channel patterns is mapped to a respective one of the plurality of pixel patterns such that electron signals from each of the plurality of channel patterns is substantially received by the single respective one of the plurality of pixel patterns.
Patent CA-2566843-A1 (CA)
Title: Magnetorheological clutch with laminated strips
Inventor: STEINWENDER HERBERT
IPC: F16D37/02
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetorheological clutch, comprising a stationary part (1), a rotating primary part (3) with primary laminated strips (7) and a secondary part (4) with secondary laminated strips (20), whereby a controllable magnetic field acts upon the magnetorheological fluid. The aim of the invention is to allow transmission of a highest possible torque in a smallest possible space and with minimal power consumption. Said aim is achieved, whereby a number of solenoid coils (25, 25'), each having a first yoke (24, 24') with a substantially radial winding axis, are alternately oppositely polarized; the first yokes (24, 24') have cylindrical front faces (26, 31), whereby the magnetic field lines (40, 40') radially enter and exit said yokes, the primary laminated strips (7) and secondary laminated strips (20) form closed cylindrical envelopes and second outer and inner yokes (34, 37) are provided radially outside of and radially inside the first yokes (24, 24'), whereby the magnetic field lines (40, 40') radially enter the second yokes (34, 37) and radially exit said yokes in the opposite direction.
Patent CA-2566925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HASTWELL PAUL
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for detecting for the presence of an agent that putatively causes or potentiates DNA damage comprising subjecting a cell (containing a DNA sequence encoding a reporter protein operatively linked to a human GADD45.alpha. gene promoter and a human GADD45.alpha. gene regulatory element arranged to activate expression of the DNA sequence in response to DNA damage) to an agent; and monitoring the expression of the reporter protein from the cell. The invention also concerns expression cassettes, vectors and cells which may be used according to such a method and also modified media that may be employed in fluorscence assays and in preferred embodiments of the method of the invention.