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Patent CA-2678566-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANDLE S ELWOOD II
IPC: F16J15/54
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: An improved mechanical seal and repair method can be used with mechanical pump seal assemblies. The improved seal utilizes rotating and non-rotating sections of improved configuration, each of which can form a seal using a standard size carbon-face O-ring. The mechanical seal can be in the form of replacement parts that replace the old parts without modifications to the overall seal and assembly.
Patent CA-2679486-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for incrementally stretching a web
Inventor: STRUBE JOHN BRIAN
IPC: D04H1/736
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided which uses activation members for incrementally stretching a web at a low strain rate. The activation members include an activation belt (114) and a single activation member (112) wherein the activation belt and single activation member comprise a plurality of teeth (124) and grooves (126) that complement and engage one another at a depth of engagement in a deformation zone (120). The depth of engagement can be controlled to increase linearly over at least a portion of the deformation zone such that a web (116) interposed between the activation belt and the single activation member in the deformation zone is incrementally stretched at a low rate of strain.
Patent CA-2687192-A1 (CA)
Title: Controlled release pharmaceutical compositions for prolonged effect
Inventor: HEMMINGSEN PERNILLE HOYRUP
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: Layered pharmaceutical composition suitable for oral use in the treatment of diseases where absorption takes place over a large part of the gastrointestinal tract. The composition comprising A) a solid inner layer comprising i) an active substance, and ii) one or more disintegrants/exploding agents, one of more effervescent agents or a mixture thereof. the solid inner layer being sandwiched between two outer layers B1) and B2), each outer layer comprising iii) a substantially water soluble and/or crystalline polymer or a mixture of substantially water soluble and/or crystalline polymers, the polymer being a polyglycol in the form of one of a) a homopolymer having a MW of at least about 100,000 daltons, and b) a copolymer having a MW of at least about 2,000 daltons, or a mixture thereof, and iv) an active substance, which is the same as in said solid inner layer A), and layer A being different from layer B, the layered composition being coated with a coating C) that has at least one opening exposing at least one surface of said outer layer, the coating being substantially insoluble in and impermeable to fluids and comprising a polymer, and the composition having a cylindrical form optionally with one or more tapered ends, wherein the ratio between the surface area of one end surface of the cylinder and the length of the cylinder is in a range of from 0.02 to 45 mm.
Patent CA-2687610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOKUDA HISANORI
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: It is intended to provide a novel lysophosphatidate acyltransferase gene. A nucleic acid which contains a base sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:1, 3, 36 or 37 or a fragment of the same.
Patent CA-2687629-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAYUZUMI KENJI
IPC: C02F1/78
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A wastewater treatment equipment comprising a wastewater tank for stocking wastewater to be treated; a combustion kettle for heating the wastewater fed from the wastewater tank; a dust collector for collecting any dust generated by the combustion kettle; a chiller for cooling the steam generated by the combustion kettle; a gas-liquid separator for separating the steam cooled by the chiller into a liquid and a gas; and a liquid purifier for purifying the liquid separated from the gas by the gas-liquid separator. The liquid purifier generates ozone with the use of a platinum catalyst and purifies the liquid by the use of the ozone.
Patent CA-2689503-A1 (CA)
Title: Prediction scheme for step wave power converter and inductive inverter topology
Inventor: MORASH RUSSELL JACK
IPC: H02M5/42
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: A step wave power converter comprises multiple different bridge circuits configured to convert DC voltage inputs into AC voltage outputs. A controller is configured to estimate an average voltage output from the multiple different bridge circuits for controlling the current output from the multiple different bridge circuits. The number of bridge circuits needed to provide the estimated average output voltage is identified and the identified bridge circuits controlled during a next switching period to generate a combined inverter output voltage that corresponds with the estimated average output voltage. In another embodiment, one or more transformers are associated with the different bridge circuits. Inductors are coupled between the bridge circuits and the primary windings of the associated transformers. The inductors filter the current output from the bridge circuits prior to feeding the current into the transformers.
Patent CA-2690361-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YUAN CHIA-HUA
IPC: F16K31/70
Filed: 2010-01-14
Abstract: A temperature controlled valve core comprises a housing including a first and a second tunnels, and a channel; a seat and an adjusting assembly installed in the housing; a rotating component of the adjusting assembly is rotated to actuate a watering valve to move upward and downward to engage with or disengage from the seat to open or close a watering outlet to actuate a heat sensitive element to push an inlet valve to move downward, closing a second intake; and when the watering valve moves upward, an elastic returning element pushes the inlet valve to move upward to close a first intake; the heat sensitive element sense a temperature of mixed cold and hot water to expand or retract a plunger to adjust sizes of the first and the second intakes to maintain the temperature of the mixed cold and hot water at a stable temperature.
Patent CA-2690879-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOON DAVE S B
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of using the methylation status of the COX-2 gene promoter region as a biomarker for a gastric cancer patient to determine a prognosis and a treatment regimen, and to monitor the progress of a treatment regimen.
Patent CA-2701498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HULL ERIC G
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: A square electrical box molded in one-piece of plastic material has three ENT connectors extending outwardly from each box sidewall. The connectors on each sidewall include a middle connector and two outer connectors. All of the middle connectors are sized for receiving one-half inch standard trade size ENT conduit. Both of the outer connectors one one pair of opposite sidewalls are sized for receiving three-quarter inch standard trade size ENT conduit. The other pair of opposite sidewalls have one outer connector sized to receive three-quarter inch standard trade size ENT conduit and another outer connector sized to receive one-inch standard trade size ENT conduit. The box has attachment ears extending outwardly from the box corners along diagonal lines that extend across diagonally opposite ones of the box corners. An adapter attached to a front surface of the box has attachment ears aligned with the box ears. Fastener receiving holes through the attachment ears are configured to receive fasteners that are inwardly inclined toward the box central longitudinal axis.
Patent CA-2701904-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IIMURA SHINYA
IPC: C07D239/47
Filed: 2008-10-07
Abstract: Solid forms of (S)-2-amino-3-(4-(2-amino-6-((R)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3'-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)ethoxy)pyrimidin-4-yl)phenyl)propanoic acid and salts thereof are disclosed.
Patent CA-2702261-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IYER LAXMI
IPC: A61J1/06
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: Described here are unit dose containers, methods, and kits for treating asthma and other pulmonary conditions by nebulization.  The unit doses of active agents are provided in a low volume formulation, which results in faster nebulization of the unit doses. The containers are also formed to minimize internal surface area so that effective re-dispersion of the active agents can be achieved while reducing adsorption to the walls of the containers.
Patent CA-2703520-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD S
IPC: B24B3/00
Filed: 2010-05-10
Abstract: An electric abrasive sharpener for sharpening edges having pairs of interlocking abrasive wheels formed with opposite abrasive helical threads. Each end of the threads respectively has lead-in section and lead-out section having chamfer edge portion to eliminate kickback. The abrasive wheels of the sharpener is driven by a single phase AC motor connected to a motor drive that steps down the rotational speed of the output shaft of the motor to rotate the abrasive wheels with increased torque.
Patent CA-2703598-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual-acting pharmaceutical compositions based on superstructures of angiotensin receptor antagonist/blocker (arb) and neutral endopeptidase (nep) inhibitor
Inventor: AL-FAYOUMI SULIMAN
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: Solid oral dosage forms, especially tablets, of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a supramolecular complex can be formed from a direct compression process or a compaction process such as roller compaction. Such solid oral dosage forms feature an immediate release profile that allows for fast release of the therapeutic agent. A particularly useful supramolecular complex is trisodium [3-((1S,3R)-1-biphenyl-4-ylmethyl-3-ethoxycarbonyl-1-butylcarbamoyl) propionate-(S)-3'-methyl-2'-(pentanoyl{2"-(tetrazol-5-ylate)biphenyl-4'-ylmethyl}amino)butyrate]hemipentahydrate.
Patent CA-2703832-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLE DAVID PHILIP
IPC: H04L1/16
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A method of transmitting a data block (DB4..DB6) of a type from a transmitting device (for example a transmitting network node) to a receiving device (for example a receiving network node), in particular during a temporary block flow, is disclosed. Furthermore, a transmitting device to perform the inventive method is disclosed. The transmitting device is capable of receiving at least two different types of positive/negative acknowledgements for data blocks of said type from said receiving device and the reaction of the transmitting device to the positive/negative acknowledgements depends on the type of the said received positive/negative acknowledgement.
Patent CA-2704085-A1 (CA)
Title: Toner compositions
Inventor: ZHOU KE
IPC: C08L67/06
Filed: 2010-05-13
Abstract: Toner particles are provided which may, in embodiments, include a core and a shell. In embodiments, charge control agents may be co-emulsified with a resin utilized to form a shell. The shell may prevent a crystalline resin in the core from migrating to the toner surface. Inclusion of the charge control agent in the shell itself may provide the resulting toner particles with desirable charge characteristics and sensitivity to relative humidity.
Patent CA-2707052-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NELSON LISA C
IPC: H01R25/00
Filed: 2010-06-22
Abstract: This invention is a decorative power supply box used to disguise electrical cords and plugs primarily for use under the Christmas tree. It is constructed from durable plastic and metal parts with six outlets and a convenient on/off switch.
Patent CA-2709205-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GEOFFROY NOEL MATHEY
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: A sheet of paper product having two or more complementary function components. One of the complementary function components is a pocket.
Patent CA-2710308-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOODWIN MAUREEN
IPC: A01N25/34
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A sanitary hypo-allergenic latex-free disposable anti- fomitic device is provided. The anti-fomitic device comprises a sheet of a microorganism-impenetrable material comprising a first side and a second side, and a pressure- sensitive adhesive, such as, for example, a covering used in medical tape, covering at least a portion of the first side.
Patent CA-2712005-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical solid state forms
Inventor: WHITE STEVEN K
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2009-02-05
Abstract: The invention provides and describes solid state 17.alpha.-ethynyl-5.alpha.-androstane-3.alpha.,17.beta.-diol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17.alpha.-ethynyl-5.alpha.-androstane-3.alpha.,17.beta.-diol include Form III anhydrate and Form I solvate. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17.alpha.--ethynyl -5.alpha.-androstane-3.alpha.,17.beta.-diol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat cancers or precancers such as prostate cancer or breast cancer in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formula-tions from solid state forms of 17.alpha.-ethynyl-5.alpha.- androstane-3.alpha.,17.beta.-diol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.
Patent CA-2714939-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHROEDER JOYCE A
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2009-02-19
Abstract: MUC1 (DF3, CD227, episialin, PEM) is a heavily O-glycosylated heterodimeric protein of > 300 kDa, normally expressed abundantly on the apical surface of glandular epithelia. MUC1 mimetic peptides are selectively retained in mammary gland tumors, colon and skin after systemic administration. Moreover, MUC1 mimetic peptides reduce tumor initiation. In addition, MUC1 mimetic peptides can be used in conjunction with other anti-EGFR  treatments in the adjuvant context, i.e., after surgery.
Patent CA-2715515-A1 (CA)
Title: Cable tray support assembly
Inventor: CARDIN DANIEL
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2010-09-23
Abstract: A reinforcing structure is provided for supporting a joint of two cable tray sections, wherein each of the two cable tray sections includes a side rail having a planar body member, a bottom edge and a top edge, and wherein the joint is positioned over a structural support member. The reinforcing structure may include a top member; a body member extending substantially perpendicularly from the top member; and a bottom member extending substantially perpendicularly from the body member. The bottom member may be configured for mounting on the structural support member. The bottom member may be configured to receive the bottom edge of the side rail. The top member may include an inside edge configured to support the planar body member of the side rail when the bottom edge of the side rail is received into the bottom member.
Patent CA-2717309-A1 (CA)
Title: Cigarette-making machine
Inventor: LIN MEI
IPC: A24C5/40
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: In one embodiment, a cigarette-making machine of the tobacco-injecting type includes an improvement being a handgrip that provides improved ergonomics to a user of the machine. The handgrip is configured to project upward from a top surface of the housing of the machine to position the user's hand distal from the compacting chamber and the hollow nipple, thereby preventing potential user injuries. Furthermore, the handgrip is configured on the top surface to provide the user with a convenient location to apply a downward force to the machine to prevent the machine from sliding on a surface without damaging components of the machine. In another embodiment, a cigarette-making machine of the tobacco-injecting type includes an improvement being an adjustable volume compacting chamber. The cigarette-making machine may include a volume-adjusting member that is configured to axially partition the compacting chamber into a tobacco- receiving portion and a vacant portion.
Patent CA-2717419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AVILA ZARAGOZA MATIAS ANTONIO
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2009-03-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of 5'--methylthioadenosine and glatiramer acetate, and to their use in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. In a particular embodiment, the present invention relates to a product comprising 5'--methylthioadenosine and glatiramer acetate as a combined preparation for the simultaneous, separate, or sequential use thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Patent CA-2718843-A1 (CA)
Title: Tool for affixing a mark driving a rotation of the punch used to pierce the skin of the animal
Inventor: VANDEPUTTE BERNARD
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for placing a mark for animal marking, said mark combining by nesting a male portion (2), including a rod defining a fitting axis and enabling the guidance of an awl (11) for piercing the skin of the animal, and a female portion (5), including a recess for engaging said rod. According to the invention, the tool includes a means for setting said awl (11) in rotation about said fitting axis
Patent CA-2722515-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAKIUCHI ATSUSHI
IPC: F24F11/08
Filed: 2010-11-24
Abstract: Provided is an air conditioner for performing heating operation through supply of a current to a heating portion including a plurality of positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heaters to be connected to a power supply section, the air conditioner including: a heater output control section for controlling an output of the heating portion; and a plurality of pulse signal generating sections provided correspondingly to the plurality of PTC  heaters, each for generating a predetermined pulse signal when a corresponding one of the plurality of PTC heaters is supplied with the current, in which the plurality of PTC heaters are subjected to detection as to whether each of the PTC heaters is in a connected state or in a non-connected state based on presence/absence of the predetermined pulse signal, and the heater output control section subjects the heating portion to output control which is adjusted according to the number of the PTC heaters in the connected state.
Patent CA-2723735-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENGELHARDT STEPHAN
IPC: H02P21/00
Filed: 2008-08-09
Abstract: In a method for compensation of rotor torque harmonics after occurrence of network asymmetries in a double-powered asynchronous machine (1), the invention provides that at least one present machine parameter is measured and/or derived, the at least one machine parameter is broken down into a positive sequence system component, a negative sequence system component, and also optionally a DC-component, and that for the positive sequence system component, the negative sequence system component, and optionally for the DC-component of the at least one machine parameter, separate control elements are provided to control one servo-parameter to which the particular components of the machine parameters are supplied as input components and the output values thereof are additively interlaced. The control elements therein are designed in order to regulate the servo-parameters so that the torque pendulations are counteracted. Alternatively, a control element is provided to which the cross-product of positive sequence system components and negative sequence system components, and also the cross product of negative sequence system components and positive sequence system components are supplied as input parameter, wherein the control element is designed so that the servo-parameter is regulated in such a manner that second order torque pendulations are counteracted.
Patent CA-2724250-A1 (CA)
Title: Chimeric compositions and methods for regulating plant gene expression
Inventor: ESPLEY RICHARD
IPC: A01H1/00
Filed: 2009-05-12
Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a chimeric promoter polynucleotide capable of controlling transcription of an operably linked polynucleotide in a plant cell or plant, wherein the method comprises combining: a) at least one sequence motif comprising a sequence with at least 70% identity to SEQ ID NO:1, 11 or 12, and b) another polynucleotide sequence. The invention also provides chimeric promoters polynucleotides comprising the sequences defined in a) and b). The invention also provides constructs, vectors, host cells, plant cells and plants comprising the chimeric promoter polynucleotides of the invention. The invention also provided methods for modifying gene expression and phenotype of plant cells and plants by transforming the plant cells and plants with the chimeric promoter polynucleotides of the invention.
Patent CA-2725576-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAY PATRICK
IPC: H01L29/51
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: Example methods and apparatus for Antimonide-based backward diode millimeter-wave detectors are disclosed. A disclosed example backward diode includes a cathode layer adjacent to a first side of a non-uniform doping profile, and an Antimonide tunnel barrier layer adjacent to a second side of the spacer layer.
Patent CA-2726113-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated exhaust gas cooling system and method
Inventor: BUZANOWSKI MARK A
IPC: F01N3/05
Filed: 2010-12-21
Abstract: An improved, integrated exhaust gas cooling system and method. The system includes an expansion joint linking the integrated exhaust gas cooling system to an upstream source of exhaust gas and a pre-oxidation section through which exhaust gas travels. A hot temperature zone in which the exhaust gas is maintained at a temperature in a temperature range that is optimal for an oxidation process extends through the pre-oxidation section. The system further includes an oxidation catalyst, in the hot temperature zone extending from the pre-oxidation section and downstream from the pre-oxidation section. The exhaust gas passes through the oxidation catalyst. The system includes a post-oxidation section downstream of the oxidation catalyst and through which the oxidized exhaust gas passes. A tempering air stream is injected into the post-oxidation section to create a cool temperature zone that extends through the post-oxidation section and in which the oxidized exhaust gas is cooled below the temperature in the hot temperature zone and to a temperature in a temperature range that is optimal for a reduction process. The system includes a reduction catalyst, in the cool temperature zone extending from the post-oxidation section and downstream from the post-oxidation section. The oxidized exhaust gas passes through the reduction catalyst.