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Patent CA-2657974-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUREDA ALSINA FRANCESC
IPC: F24S50/20
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: Stand-alone, interactive modular solar-energy-production system. This system consists of an oblong frame that supports the photovoltaic field that receives the solar energy, an azimuth/zenith tracker, an actuating-means generator and computerized control means. The base of the frame is supported in a rotary fashion on a shaft fixed securely in the ground and is supported by rolling means that can move in a rotary fashion over the ground with respect to said fixed shaft. During rotation, the rolling means adapt to the ground via tilting means associated with the fixed shaft that enable the frame to maintain balance. The base is coupled to said fixed shaft in an off-centre position and the rolling means, also, are off-centre with respect to said fixed shaft, which enables the frame to be oriented with respect to the wind in the manner of a wind vane.
Patent CA-2658314-A1 (CA)
Title: Parenteral preparations of gi-safer phospholipid-associated anti-inflammatories and methods of preparation and use
Inventor: LICHTENBERGER LENARD M
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: Parenteral preparations of phospholipid-associated anti -inflammatories (PL- AIs) are described to treat pain/inflammation, with reduced gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity. The PL-AIs can be composed of phosphatidylcholine ("PC") associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ("NSAIDs"). To prepare the PL-AIs, a phospholipid is mixed with an NSAID in a polar solvent, solvent is removed, suspended in an aqueous medium and sterilized by filtration or other acceptable method. Alternatively, the phospholipid can be mixed with an injectable preparation of an NSAID. The PL-AIs, and particularly PC associated with the NSAIDs, indomethacin, ibuprofen or diclofenac are useful for treating Patent Ductus Arteriosus in low birth weight infants to reduce the incidence of GI injury that may be manifest as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) or Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation (SIP). Other applications of the parenteral PL-AIs include prevention of: retinopathy of prematurity; and of pain from conditions associated with surgery, trauma, Sickle Cell Anemia and neural inflammation/injury.
Patent CA-2660941-A1 (CA)
Title: Training device for sportsmen and children
Inventor: PETROVSKAYA ANNA ALEKSANDROVNA
IPC: A63B69/26
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: The invention relates to physical development of human beings, in particular to training devices for boxers or to toys for developing physical abilities of children. With a view to extend functionalities and improve operation conditions of the inventive training device for boxers, said device comprises an impact receiving unit which is connected, by means of a flexible rod, to a mechanism fixable to a sportsman's body. Said impact receiving unit is embodied, for example, in the form of a ball, pear or a pumpkin made from leather which is duplicated with dublerin and is provided with contrast painted inserts sewed therein, a cut and holes for lacing up the unit cavity filled with a shock-absorbing filler. A sealed chamber containing liquid and weight is also arranged in said cavity. The sealed chamber is rigidly connected to the flexible rod, which is embodied in the form of a twisted rubber rope, by means of a synthetic rope passing through an additional leather stripe fixed to the body of the impact receiving unit. The top end of the rubber rope is connected to the mechanism fixable to a sportsman's body, which is embodied in the form of a leather belt provided with a fixing unit, in such a way that it makes it possible to adjust the length thereof.
Patent CA-2661206-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and methods for use of expandable members in surgical applications
Inventor: PHAN CHRISTOPHER U
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: An apparatus includes a support member and a knob, each having an engagement portion. The support member is coupled to a shaft of a catheter assembly. The knob is configured to engage a stylet of the catheter assembly. The knob is configured to rotate relative to the support member through multiple discrete increments when the engagement portion of the knob is engaged with the engagement portion of the support member. Each discrete increment can be, for example, less than one revolution (e.g., thirty degrees of rotation).
Patent CA-2664822-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for simplified and hygienic access to a fluid chamber
Inventor: DUFF ALAN JOHN
IPC: F16L41/14
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A measurement probe connector assembly (10) or conduit connector assembly (10) comprises an insert (40) adapted to pass through an opening into the fluid chamber (20), a support assembly (30) to support the insert (40), a seal (50) disposed around the insert (40) to seal the opening into the fluid chamber (20), and a compression mechanism to compress the seal (50). When the seal (50) is axially compressed, the seal (50) radially expands and contacts the inside edge of the opening into the fluid chamber (20) to form a fluid tight seal. The connector assembly (10) is designed so that positive pressure inside the fluid chamber (20) enhances the seal that is formed. Additionally, the connector assembly (10) is designed to minimize biological contamination risks and the transfer of thermal and/or electrical energy from the fluid chamber wall (22) to the insert (40).
Patent CA-2665377-A1 (CA)
Title: Limited reuse assembly for ophthalmic injection device
Inventor: DOS SANTOS CESARIO
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: A limited reuse assembly for an ophthalmic medical device has an actuator with a shaft, a power source for providing power to the actuator, a controller for controlling the actuator, a mechanical linkage interface, and a housing. The mechanical linkage interface is coupled to the actuator shaft and has a mating surface on one end. The housing at least partially encloses the power source, the controller, and the actuator. The limited reuse assembly is attachable to and removable from a disposable injection device.
Patent CA-2667851-A1 (CA)
Title: Genetic variations associated with tumors
Inventor: SESHAGIRI SOMASEKAR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: Nucleotide and amino acid variations associated with tumors are provided. Methods for detecting variations and for diagnosing and treating tumors are provided.
Patent CA-2669696-A1 (CA)
Title: Stabilized maml peptides and uses thereof
Inventor: MOELLERING RAYMOND
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: Stably cross-linked a polypeptides related to human MAML are described. These cross-linked polypeptides contain at least two modified amino acids that together form an internal cross-link or tether that can help to stabilize the alpha-helical secondary structure that is thought to be important for binding of MAML peptides to the Notch transcription complex, a complex that includes ICN and CSL.
Patent CA-2671059-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultra high performance clarified gellan gums
Inventor: DIMASI DONALD
IPC: A23L21/10
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: The invention relates to high performance gellan gum compositions having a 0.1 % curdmeter gel strength of at least about 117 g/cm2, i.e. from about 117 g/cm2 to about 400g/cm2. The high performance gellan gums have a low acyl content but an increased molecular weight. One embodiment of the invention also relates to processes for producing high performance gellan gums having high clarity. The invention further relates to food and non-food industrial products comprising high performance gellan gums.
Patent CA-2673297-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of using sulfur-based corrosion inhibitors for galvanized metal surfaces
Inventor: KIDMABI SRIKANTH S
IPC: B32B9/00
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A composition and method for inhibiting white rust formation on galvanized surfaces. The composition includes thiols, polymeric dithiocarbamates, and xanthates. The composition may be introduced onto the galvanized surface, especially in an industrial water system, using a variety of different methods or programs including integrating with current programs or developing a new program.
Patent CA-2676751-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and dosing device for dosing a fluid into a receiving channel of a test element for analyzing body fluids
Inventor: DEGENHARDT VOLKER
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 2009-08-26
Abstract: Method for dosing a fluid into a receiving channel of a test element (6) for the analysis of body fluids using a dosing device (1). The dosing device (1) comprises a dosing chamber (9), a dosing tube (2), which is in fluid connection to the dosing chamber (9), for transferring fluids into the receiving channel (4) of the test element (6), a dosing element (23), which extends at least partially into the dosing chamber (9), a dosing control device (14) for the dosed control of the fluid flow from the dosing chamber (9) through the dosing tube (2) into the receiving channel (4), and a movement device (16), by which a relative movement may be caused between the dosing tube (2) and the test element (6), the movement path including a rest position and an operating position of the dosing tube (2) relative to the receiving channel (4) of the test element (6) and a dosing tip (3) of the dosing tube (2) being closer to the receiving channel (4) in the operating position than in the rest position.     The method comprises the following steps:   actuating the movement device (16) in such a manner that the dosing tube (2) is moved out of the rest position into the operating position and actuating the dosing control device (14) in such a manner that a defined quantity of fluid is discharged in dosed form from the dosing chamber (9) through the dosing tube (2) into the receiving channel (4) of the test element (6). The tip (3) of the dosing tube (2) approaches the receiving channel (4) of the test element (6) in the operating position in such a manner that during the dosed discharge, a fluid bridge is formed between the dosing tip (3) of the dosing tube (2) and the receiving channel (4) of the test element (6) and at the end of the dosed fluid discharge, at least parts of the fluid reach the receiving channel (4) through suction force.
Patent CA-2677357-A1 (CA)
Title: Radio with dual sided audio
Inventor: ALFARO JAVIER
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: A dual-sided radio (100) for enhancing a user's experience is provided. The radio includes a primary transducer (110) on an audio-side of the radio that projects a primary sound, a secondary transducer (120) on a data-side of the radio that projects a mid-high frequency sound, a processor (160) that equalizes (200) audio to the primary transducer and the secondary transducer, and a communication module (130) that receives and transmits communication signals containing the audio. The secondary transducer supplements the primary sound with a mid-high frequency sound (404) to compensate for mid-high frequency loss of the primary sound due to diffraction (300).
Patent CA-2680258-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved end effector mechanism for a surgical instrument
Inventor: DIFRANCESCO FRANCIS J
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: Improved end effector mechanisms for a surgical instrument used in minimally invasive surgical instruments as well as instruments for general surgery or as part of robotically controlled end effectors. These end effector mechanisms include multiple grasping elements paired with drive links. Each grasping element also serves as a stabilizing link for the next most distal grasping element, forcing it to maintain its relative angle with respect to the opposing grasping elements.
Patent CA-2680581-A1 (CA)
Title: Reconfigurable tub assembly
Inventor: DIGNITTI DANIEL
IPC: A47K3/024
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a tub for bathing infants or children. The tub includes a receptacle for containing water and for receiving an infant. The tub also includes a selectively removable insert or positioning member that can be used to change the bathing area inside of the tub. When the positioning member is locked to the tub, the positioning member defines two separate infant seating positions within the tub. The positioning member is removable from the tub to allow the entire receptacle to be used.
Patent CA-2681337-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOI SUNG-HO
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2008-03-24
Abstract: Provided is a handover method, in which a call manager of a network having a Circuit Switching (CS) network, a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, and an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network, provides handover, from the LTE network to the CS network, to a terminal that uses one radio channel. The handover method includes upon receiving a request for handover from the terminal via a node of the LTE network, establishing a line to a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) of the CS network; sending, to the call manager, a request for a change in a session to another party's terminal in communication with the terminal, to establish an Internet Protocol (IP) bearer between the call manager and the other party's terminal; and sending a handover command to the terminal during the establishment of an IP bearer, to establish a radio channel to the CS network.
Patent CA-2685634-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for making a dispersion
Inventor: BARAN JIMMIE R JR
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: The present disclosure relates a method of making a dispersion.  Microparticles, nanoparticles and an asphalt component are mixed to form a dispersion. A  sufficient amount of nanoparticles provides for an increase in material throughput relative to a comparable dispersion that is free of nanoparticles.
Patent CA-2691562-A1 (CA)
Title: Guide element for a tubular film
Inventor: BOEHM ANDREAS
IPC: B29C48/90
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a guide element for a tubular film (1) which is produced by blown film extrusion.  Said guide element comprises a support structure having guide means (27) secured to the support structure and acting upon the circumference of the tubular film (1). The support structure comprises a plurality of support limbs (20, 21, 22) that are articulated to each other and that are received in such a manner as to be adjustable relative to each other by means of adjusting drives (28, 28a). At least one guide means (27) for the tubular film (1) is secured to each support limb (20, 21, 22).
Patent CA-2691794-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELBIANCO ALBERTO
IPC: C10G67/04
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: Process for the conversion to distillates of heavy feedstocks selected from heavy and extra-heavy crude oils, distillation residues from crude oil or from catalytic treatment, "visbreaking tars", "thermal tars", bitumens from "oil sands" liquids from coals of different origins and other high-boiling feedstocks of a hydrocarbon origin, known as "black oils", comprising the following steps: - sending the heavy feedstock to a first distillation zone (D1) having one or more atmospheric and/or vacuum distillation steps, whereby one or more light fractions are separated from the distillation residue; - sending the single light fraction or one or more light fractions coming from the first distillation zone (D1) to a hydrotreating (HT) zone wherein hydrogen is introduced; -sending the fraction consisting of the distillation residue of the first distillation zone (D1) to a deasphalting zone (SDA) in the presence of solvents, obtaining two streams, one consisting of deasphalted oil (DAO), the other containing asphaltenes; - sending the effluent stream from the hydrotreatment (HT) zone to a second distillation zone (D2), consisting of one or more flash steps and/or one or more atmospheric distillation steps, through which the different fractions are separated, coming from the hydrotreatment of the distillation residue which is recycled to the first distillation zone (D1) and/or to the deasphalting zone (SDA); - mixing of the stream consisting of deasphalted oil (DAO) with a suitable hydrogenation catalyst and sending the mixture obtained to a hydrocracking (HCK) zone in which hydrogen is added and from which the effluent stream is sent to the hydrotreatment (HT) zone and/or to the second distillation (D2) zone; - sending the stream containing asphaltenes to a gasification zone (PO x) so as to obtain a mixture of H2 and CO; - sending the mixture of H2 and CO obtained in the gasification zone (PO x) to a gas separation zone (GS) to recover the H2 to be used as reactive atmosphere for the hydrotreatment (HT) and hydrocracking (KCK) sections.
Patent CA-2693420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAZZARI LORENZA
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2008-07-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a culture including a growth medium and a combination of cytokines consisting of i) interleukin-6 (IL6); ii) flt3-ligand (FLT3); iii) stem cell factor (SCF) and iv) thrombopoi- etin (TPO); the use of the culture for expanding.ex vivo stem cells and/or parental cells and cells differentiated therefrom, and the use of said cells obtainable from said expansion.
Patent CA-2698777-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AKLIAN JAK
IPC: C08G18/79
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: Polyurethane coating compositions comprising a mixture of aromatic and aliphatic isocyanate, and a mixture of acrylic and polyester polyols are disclosed. Methods for treating an aged substrate are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2698835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOGAN ROBERT
IPC: B23K26/16
Filed: 2010-03-31
Abstract: A laser ablation nozzle including a main pressure chamber centered on an area of a substrate to be ablated and arranged to push a stream of gas through the main pressure chamber onto the substrate. A vacuum chamber surrounds the main pressure chamber and is arranged to vacuum away the process gas and ablation debris. To attempt to address uneven pressure and flow, flow restrictors can be provided at one or both of the process gas inlet and the vacuum chamber.  The vacuum flow restrictor is intended to create constriction in a channel to generate a uniform vacuum induced flow around substantially the entire circumference of the nozzle opening. Similarly, the process gas flow restrictor is intended to generate substantially uniform gas flow into the main pressure chamber.
Patent CA-2700542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOBSON JR JAMES W
IPC: C09K8/68
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: Processes for the rapid and efficient drying of boron-containing compounds, in particular boron-containing minerals and ores, are described, as well as the products which result from such processes. The process comprises the steps of providing a boron-containing material; introducing the boron-containing material into a pre-heated furnace;  heating the boron-containing material in the furnace at a temperature between about 800 °F and 1000 °F;  retaining the boron-containing material within the furnace for a time ranging from about 5 minutes to about 120 minutes; and removing the boron-containing material from the furnace and allowing it to cool to ambient temperature. Optionally, the process may also comprise one or more steps of grinding and/or sizing the boron-containing material to a specific particle size prior to the introduction of the material to a furnace.
Patent CA-2704865-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODE JOHN E
IPC: B25B27/06
Filed: 2010-05-20
Abstract: An apparatus for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes an attaching member and a press mechanism. The attaching member is releasably connected to the shaft. The press member is coupled to the attaching member and is configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The press mechanism includes an aligning arm configured to engage a shaft slot of the shaft to align the press mechanism relative to the shaft when the attaching member connects to the shaft. A lock nut is engageable with the shaft and has a plurality of engaging teeth configured to engage a plurality of keeper teeth of a keeper. The nut includes an outer surface having a plurality of markings corresponding to a plurality of roots of the plurality of engaging teeth to allow a user to selectively rotate the nut relative to the aligning arm to an engaging position such that a radially inner side of the keeper engages a slot of the shaft when the keeper teeth engage the engaging teeth of the nut.
Patent CA-2707537-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GALE STEPHEN W
IPC: B62M6/45
Filed: 2010-06-28
Abstract: A power assisted vehicle typically an electric bicycle which has an electric motor for providing power assistance to the bicycle and an accelerometer-based MEMS sensor for sensing the pitch of the bicycle and a control system for controlling the power supply to the electric motor and thus the power assistance provided to the bicycle to assist the rider of the bicycle when the bicycle is being ridden up a slope or incline.
Patent CA-2709492-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUANG SZU-CHANG
IPC: E06B9/386
Filed: 2010-07-14
Abstract: A composite blind slat is made by impregnating a pulp fiber web with an aqueous dispersion that contains styrene octyl acrylate copolymer, and water, followed by thermal forming the impregnated pulp fiber web. The aqueous dispersion has a high penetrating ability to penetrate the pulp fiber web. The composite blind slat is environmentally friendly and can be made from waste paper pulp.
Patent CA-2709901-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EATON DONALD J
IPC: A61F2/86
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: Described here are self-expanding devices and methods of using and making them. The devices may be useful in a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the devices have a first compressed configuration enabling low profile delivery through a delivery device, a second expanded configuration for apposition against tissue, and comprise either a single continuous filament or at least two non-intersecting filaments. In some variations, the device is formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys. At least one of the peaks and valleys may have a loop at then end thereof. At least a portion of these devices may be capable of biodegrading over a predetermined period of time, and the devices may be configured for drug delivery. Methods of treating one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
Patent CA-2712493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARIELY DAN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: Implementing an online sav-ings network includes creating a network account for an owner and associating an in-vestment account to the network account.  The investment account is associated with savings parameters and is owned by the owner. A first contributor is invited to join the online savings network and a condition is established in response to an input by the first contributor that, when satisfied, trig-gers an automatic contribution of financial assets to the investment account by the first contributor, wherein the financial assets have a value that is relative to a value of a contribution by the owner.
Patent CA-2712877-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DENIS LAURENT
IPC: B26D7/00
Filed: 2010-08-16
Abstract: A wear liner for use with a brush cutter, the cutter having a cylindrical, rotatable, cutting drum carrying cutting teeth and a cover at least partially covering the drum to limit dispersal of cut material. The liner comprises a sheet of material which can be shaped to fit against the inner surface of the cover. The liner has holes on its sides for use in detachably connecting the liner with fastening means to the cover against the cover's inner surface. The liner has protective means mounted on its inner surface adjacent each hole to protect part of the fastening means located adjacent the inner surface of the liner, when the liner is mounted to the cover and the fastening means extend through the opening, from wear by material thrown by the cutter during its operation. The invention is also directed toward a brush cutter incorporating the liner.