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Patent CA-2607202-C (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMS STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: C30B25/10
Filed: 2006-06-22
Granted: 2014-06-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de production de diamant CVD possédant de hautes couleurs qui convient pour des applications optiques, par exemple. Ce procédé consiste à ajouter une source gazeuse comprenant un second type d'atome d'impureté destiné à contrecarrer l'effet négatif sur la couleur causé par la présence dans l'atmosphère de synthèse CDV d'un premier type d'atome d'impureté. Le procédé de l'invention s'applique à la production de diamant monocristallin et de diamant polycristallin.
Patent CA-2610696-C (CA)
Inventor: WYATT PETER JONATHAN
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 2006-05-31
Granted: 2010-12-07
Abstract: An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, includes a handle (12), a stem (16) , and an applicator head (20) coupled to the stem (16) and supported for movement relative to the handle (12) in a direction substantially parallel to the stem axis. An actuator moves the applicator head (20) in an axial motion comprising a forward stroke and a reverse stroke. Additionally or alternatively, the actuator may move the applicator head (20) in a composite motion including an axial component substantially parallel to the stem axis and having a forward stroke and a reverse stroke, and a rotational oscillating component. The actuator may be a motor (18) having a rotating motor shaft (19) , and the applicator may further include a transmission coupling disposed between the motor shaft (19) and the applicator head (20) for automatically converting rotation of the motor shaft (19) in one direction into axially reciprocating movement of the applicator head (20).
Patent CA-2613658-C (CA)
Title: Optical connector excellent in maintenance of a connected state
Inventor: KATAGIYAMA NAOKI
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2007-12-05
Granted: 2012-04-24
Abstract: An optical connector included a ferrule defining an optical axis and a holding member holding the ferrule. The ferrule includes a flange portion having a positioned portion. The holding member includes a first and a second beam portions faced to each other, a third beam portion adjacent to the first and the second beam portions, and a fourth beam portion faced to the third beam portion. At least one of the first and the second beam portions has elasticity. At least one of the third and the fourth beam portions has elasticity. At least one of the first and the second beam portions includes a contacting portion contacted with the flange portion in an optical axis direction and holding the ferrule. At least one of the third and the fourth beam portions includes a positioning portion engaged with the positioned portion to prevent the ferrule from being rotated.
Patent CA-2620183-C (CA)
Inventor: MARKS ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: C07D291/08
Filed: 2006-08-17
Granted: 2014-04-15
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, (I) and salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention further provides methods for synthesizing compounds of Formula I. The invention additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions of Formula I to treat and prevent disorders and diseases associated with the RyR  receptors that regulate calcium channel functioning in cells.
Patent CA-2628874-C (CA)
Inventor: CLARK PETER
IPC: B61D15/06
Filed: 2008-04-10
Granted: 2015-03-10
Abstract: A rail car collision system is disclosed that includes a front face (8) and an underframe (12) having a first anticlimber (6). The first anticlimber (6) protrudes from and extends across at least a portion (13) of the front face (8) at a first position. At least one second anticlimber (32) extends along at least a portion of the front face (8) at a second position that is vertically different than the first position.
Patent CA-2629197-C (CA)
Title: Contenant a cigarette et a tabac avec tisonnier et fermeture magnetique
Inventor: HATTON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A24F9/16
Filed: 2008-04-17
Granted: 2011-09-13
Abstract: Contenant pour les articles d'un fumeur. Le conteneur est muni d'un couvercle et d'un corps qui comprend un premier compartiment pour contenir les articles du fumeur, et un second compartiment pour contenir une cigarette ou une pipe. Le couvercle est supporté par une charnière sur le contenant et peut pivoter entre une position qui recouvre les deux compartiments, au au moins, recouvre en partie un ou l'autre de ces deux compartiments. Un aimant placé dans le corps agit de concert avec un autre aimant dans le couvercle pour maintenir ce dernier à la position de fermeture aux les deux compartiments. Un troisième petit trou ou compartiment dans le corps est formé de façon à recevoir un élément aimanté, par exemple un ringard. Un aimant au sommet du corps retient magnétiquement de façon non permanente le ringard dans son compartiment.
Patent CA-2632145-C (CA)
Inventor: GENOVA PERRY A
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2002-08-29
Granted: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A method of making a barbed suture by varying the blade geometry and/or the movement of the blade when cutting a suture is disclosed. The method can also be accomplished with a cutting device to create a plurality of barbs on the exterior of surgical suture. The barbs produced using the method with the cutting device can be the same or random configurations.
Patent CA-2636146-C (CA)
Title: Godet d'excavatrice robuste
Inventor: LESLIE BRUCE ALEXANDER
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 2008-06-25
Granted: 2015-12-01
Abstract: Un godet dexcavatrice robuste est construit avec une structure exosquelettique qui comprend des composants coulés couplés dont un élément lèvre, des éléments ailes opposés, des éléments de jonction entre les parois inférieures et latérales et les parois latérales et arrière, et une structure de rail de recouvrement qui sétend entre les éléments ailes opposés autour de la périphérie supérieure du godet pour former une structure intégrale. Des éléments de plancher, de parois latérales et arrière à plaque dacier sétendent entre les régions exosquelettiques adjacentes. Le godet peut comprendre un élément arche coulé qui sétend entre les éléments ailes opposés et un élément de renforcement coulé qui sétend entre les éléments de jonction opposés adjacents à ladite paroi arrière.
Patent CA-2647367-C (CA)
Inventor: SIMSON ANTON K
IPC: B65H3/44
Filed: 2006-03-24
Granted: 2014-08-05
Abstract: A machine particularly adapted for dispensing light items (19) packaged in symmetrical, frustum- shaped containers. The items are propelled through a tubular cartridge (3) by compressed air, and in the absence of any solid pushing, pulling or carrying device, then individually dispensed. A flow of compressed air generated by a blower (28) is s fed to the back of the cartridge. The items are dispensed under control of a toggling dual-gate mechanism (26, 27) at the front end of the cartridge. The dual-gate mechanism of a removable magazine (2) grouping a number of cartridges can be selectively addressed and activated by means of a solenoid-driven cross-bar assembly (38).
Patent CA-2647570-C (CA)
Inventor: CORNET ALBERT
IPC: F16N39/02
Filed: 2008-12-22
Granted: 2016-02-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchange system in a turbine engine comprising a number of units and equipment (10,20) to be cooled and/or lubricated, sais system comprising at least two distinct oil circuits (2,3) to cool and/or lubricate said equipment (10,20), characterized in that said system is configured to put said oil circuits (2,3) in thermal contact with each other on the one hand and with a fluid playing the part of a cold source on the other hand.
Patent CA-2649463-C (CA)
Inventor: BATTEN WILLIAM C
IPC: B01D17/025
Filed: 2007-04-11
Granted: 2013-12-31
Abstract: A grease trap for separating grease and solid waste from wastewater. The grease trap has a tank having a downwardly shaped bottom (44). An upwardly shaped divider (34) divides the tank into upper and lower chambers. A hole (36) near an upper part of the divider allows waste into the upper chamber. The tank has inlet (20) and outlet (22) inverts for wastewater. A pipe (38) extends through the hole in the divider into the lower chamber for removing solid waste.
Patent CA-2652005-C (CA)
Title: Process for synthesising coated organic or inorganic particles
Inventor: HERTZ AUDREY
IPC: B01J19/26
Filed: 2007-05-14
Granted: 2014-11-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the ~in situ~ manufacture, in a pressurised CO2 environment, of coated particles. The manufacturing method is characterised in that the steps of synthesising the particles and coating these particles are coupled so that the synthesised particles remain dispersed in a pressurised CO2 environment at least until the coating. The device comprises a reactor for synthesising particles in a pressurised CO2 environment; a means of injecting the coating material and its precursor into said reactor; a means of feeding said reactor with a pressurised CO2 environment, in which the means of injecting the coating material or its precursor is coupled to the synthesis reactor so that the injection of the coating material or its precursor into said reactor does not suppress the dispersion in the pressurised CO2 environment of the particles in said reactor.
Patent CA-2653155-C (CA)
Title: Pelletized silica
Inventor: COSTA LORENZO
IPC: C09C1/30
Filed: 2007-05-31
Granted: 2012-01-24
Abstract: Pelletized silica particles characterized by a round shape and a monomodal particle size distribution are produced by dispersing silica particles into water, adding water to the dispersion, mixing with alkoxisilane, pouring the mixture into an organic solvent, filtering and washing the silica particles obtained. The pelletized silica particles can be used to produce glass monoliths.
Patent CA-2661329-C (CA)
Inventor: ANDARY CLAUDE
IPC: A61K31/7004
Filed: 2007-08-17
Granted: 2016-01-12
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à l'utilisation de l'acide chicorique et/ou d'au moins l'un de ses métabolites choisi parmi l'acide monocafeoyl-tartrique et/ ou l'acide m-hydroxyphenylpropionique, et/ou le 4-vinylcathecol et/ou le 4 ethylcatechol pour la fabrication d'une composition destinée à la prévention ou au traitement chez un sujet de l'insulino-résistance ou de l'hypo-insulinémie et/ou des pathologies associées.
Patent CA-2663524-C (CA)
Title: Battery operated ophthalmic hand piece with disposable end
Inventor: DACQUAY BRUNO
IPC: A61M5/142
Filed: 2007-10-09
Granted: 2014-08-12
Abstract: The present invention is an ophthalmic injection system with a limited reuse assembly (250) and a tip segment (205). The tip segment is connectable to and removable from the limited reuse assembly. The tip segment includes a dispensing chamber (705), a plunger (805), and a housing (215). The dispensing chamber holds a quantity of a substance to be injected into an eye. The proximate end of the plunger has a first mechanical linkage interface (720). The limited reuse assembly of the ophthalmic injection system has a power source (505), a controller (605), a motor (515), a second mechanical linkage (845) interface located on an end of the motor shaft (810); and a second housing (255). The first mechanical linkage interface is mateable with the second mechanical linkage interface such that when the tip segment is.connected to the limited reuse assembly, the first mechanical linkage interface mates with the second mechanical linkage interface so that motion of the shaft results in motion of the plunger.
Patent CA-2663672-C (CA)
Title: Image encoding method and decoding method, apparatuses therefor, programs therefor, and storage media for storing the programs
Inventor: SHIMIZU SHINYA
IPC: H04N19/103
Filed: 2007-09-18
Granted: 2014-08-12
Abstract: An image encoding method includes determining a corresponding point on a target image for encoding, which corresponds to each pixel on a reference image, based on the distance from a camera used for obtaining the reference image to an imaged object, and a positional relationship between cameras; computing a parallax vector from the position of the pixel to the corresponding point in the pixel space; computing a target predictive vector having the same starting point as the parallax vector and components obtained by rounding off the components of the parallax vector;  computing a target reference vector having the same starting point as the parallax vector and the same size and direction as a differential vector between the target predictive vector and the parallax vector; and setting a predicted pixel value of a pixel on the target encoding image, which is indicated by the target predictive vector, to a value of a pixel on the reference image, which is indicated by the target reference vector.
Patent CA-2663906-C (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil de desalinisation
Inventor: WILKINS FREDERICK C
IPC: C02F1/44
Filed: 2007-08-27
Granted: 2014-11-04
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé et un appareil de purification d'eau selon lequel de l'eau, par exemple de l'eau mer passe dans un filtre tel qu'une membrane microporeuse ou à nanofiltrage pour produire un perméat pouvant à son tour passer par un système d'électrodésionisation pour donner de l'eau douce.
Patent CA-2670118-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus and methods of forming a curved structure
Inventor: WHEELER FRANK L
IPC: E04B1/32
Filed: 2007-11-05
Granted: 2012-01-17
Abstract: The current invention provides a runner for constructing curved surfaces. The runner has at least two sections with each section having at least two layers. The layers used to prepare the sections are substantially identical. However, when assembled to form a section one layer is reversed compared to another layer. Alternatively, each section may be integrally formed. Adjacent sections are pivotal with respect to one another until secured on a desired radius. The runner of the current invention is suitable for constructing curved walls, archways and other curved structures.
Patent CA-2670368-C (CA)
Inventor: MEZLER MARIO
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-11-21
Granted: 2018-05-29
Abstract: The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind to the Nogo-66 receptor. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of the natural ligand of the Nogo-66 receptor and neutralize the Nogo-66 receptor. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting NgR and for inhibiting NgR activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder in which NgR or Nogo-66 activity is detrimental.
Patent CA-2672320-C (CA)
Title: Adaptive upsampling for scalable video coding
Inventor: YE YAN
IPC: H04N19/30
Filed: 2008-01-08
Granted: 2013-04-30
Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for coding information in a scalable video coding (SVC) scheme that supports spatial scalability. In one example, a method for coding video data with spatial scalability comprises upsampling base layer residual video data to a spatial resolution of enhancement layer residual video data, and coding the enhancement layer residual video data based on the upsampled base layer residual video data. In accordance with this disclosure, upsampling base layer residual video data includes interpolating values for one or more pixel locations of the upsampled base layer residual video data that correspond to locations between different base layer residual video data blocks.
Patent CA-2676244-C (CA)
Inventor: WONG KWOK-KIN
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2008-01-24
Granted: 2017-01-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of EGFR-mediated disease, particularly cancer, which is resistant to tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapies. Methods for treatment of cancer and reduction of tumor growth in individuals with secondary EGFR mutations, particularly tyrosine kinase domain mutations, resistant to standard therapy are provided. The invention provides methods for the treatment of tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistant cancers with anti-EGFR antibodies. Methods for treatment of recurrent lung cancer, including non-small cell lung carcinoma which is resistant to tyrosine kinase inhibitors, with the antibody anti-EGFR mAb806 are described.
Patent CA-2676673-C (CA)
Inventor: LARTER STEVE RICHARD
IPC: B03B9/02
Filed: 2008-02-12
Granted: 2013-09-10
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method to obtain a bitumen or heavy oil sample from an oil reservoir sample, such as a core sample, to enable measurement of physical properties such as viscosity, API gravity, or chemical properties such as sulphur content of the obtained bitumen or heavy oil sample. The analyses performed on the samples obtained in accordance with the invention are effective in assisting oil field operators in making timely drilling and production decisions at the oil reservoir or for routine laboratory extraction of oils and bitumens. The invention also permits the collection of samples from simulated thermal recovery operations and also allows the collection of bitumens and oils for online analysis of live oil physical properties.
Patent CA-2677775-C (CA)
Title: Dispositif destine a determiner et/ou a surveiller un parametre de traitement
Inventor: DIETERLE ROLAND
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 2008-02-13
Granted: 2013-02-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif destiné à déterminer et/ou à surveiller au moins un paramètre de traitement d'un milieu (1), dispositif comprenant au moins une unité de sonde (3) et au moins une unité électronique (4), laquelle sollicite l'unité de sonde (3) par un signal de commande, et reçoit de l'unité de sonde (3) un signal récepteur, l'unité de sonde (3) présentant au moins une électrode de sonde (5) et au moins une électrode de garde (6), l'électrode de sonde (5) et l'électrode de garde (6) étant entourées, au moins partiellement, d'au moins une unité d'isolation (7). L'invention est caractérisée en ce que l'unité d'isolation (7) présente, dans la zone de l'électrode de garde (6), une plus faible épaisseur que dans la zone de l'électrode de sonde (5).
Patent CA-2682203-C (CA)
Title: Compositions structurees comprenant une argile
Inventor: HILLIARD PETER R JR
IPC: A61K8/19
Filed: 2008-03-21
Granted: 2015-06-30
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des compositions d'hygiène personnelle comprenant une argile, ainsi que des procédés d'utilisation de ces compositions.
Patent CA-2689741-C (CA)
Inventor: QUINN FREDERICK D
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 2002-01-07
Granted: 2013-10-01
Abstract: Provided herein is an in vitro granuloma model and methods of its use. Methods of detecting and/or diagnosing latent tuberculosis in a subject are also provided, as are latency-specific antigens (and antibodies thereto), such as .alpha.-crystallin, and methods of identifying and using such molecules. Also provided are immunostimulatory compositions, for instance for use in eliciting an immune response in a subject, such as an immune response to a latent tuberculosis infection. Kits for carrying out the provided methods are also described.
Patent CA-2692022-C (CA)
Title: Appliance and method for monitoring a phase line of a section of an electrical energy grid line
Inventor: COUTURE PIERRE
IPC: H02J3/20
Filed: 2008-06-20
Granted: 2014-12-09
Abstract: An appliance and a method are intended to monitor a phase line of a section of an electrical energy grid line. The appliance comprises a device for monitoring a parameter of a phase line. The parameter is representative of routine operating conditions of the phase line and has a known propagation speed. The appliance also comprises a device for generating an event detection signal each time the parameter has a value that exceeds a threshold, and for storing a reception time when the detection signal is generated. The appliance also has a device for sending a signal representative of a geographic location of the end of the section and a device for performing a geographic location of the event once two consecutive detection signals are generated from the signal representative of the geographic location, and reception times associated with the two detection signals.
Patent CA-2695934-C (CA)
Inventor: ISHII KENJI
IPC: B60S1/34
Filed: 2009-01-27
Granted: 2011-04-26
Abstract: A main bent portion 25 is formed at a center portion of a cowl top outer panel 14 with respect to a vehicle longitudinal direction so as to extend linearly along a vehicle widthwise direction. The main bent portion 25 is formed by a lower flange portion 18, an upright portion 19 and a lower flat portion 20. The lower flange portion 18 and the upright portion 19 are perpendicular to each other, and the upright portion 19 and the lower flat portion 20 are perpendicular to each other. A lower flange portion 18, a lower flat portion 20 and an upper slanted portion 23 are provided to the cowl top outer panel 14 so as to support a front end portion and a rear end portion of a first bracket 27 and a second bracket 28 of a wiper unit 30. The lower flange portion 18, the lower flat portion 20 and the upper slanted portion 23 are arranged in this order along the vehicle longitudinal direction of the main bent portion 25.
Patent CA-2710626-C (CA)
Inventor: WANG XUMING
IPC: C04B24/00
Filed: 2008-12-11
Granted: 2017-10-17
Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the impact of hard water on gypsum board foaming are provided The compositions include adding a foam to water and a calcined slurry The foam includes water, dispersed air and a surfactant Surfactants for use include a hydrophobic portion having an alkyl chain length distribution of about 20% to about 60% C8 chains, about 20% to about 60% C10 chains, about 14% to about 36% C12 chains and about 2% to about 20% C14 chains and also having a hydrophilic portion having about 0.2 to 3 0 ethoxy groups.
Patent CA-2715048-C (CA)
Inventor: HACKL MANFRED
IPC: B29B13/10
Filed: 2009-02-11
Granted: 2015-11-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and to a device for injection molding plastic material, wherein the starting plastic material to be treated is first subjected to a pretreatment, wherein the plastic material is heated in a receiving container at a temperature below the melting temperature while constantly being mixed, and thereby at the same time is crystallized, dried and/or cleaned and/or the intrinsic viscosity thereof is increased. According to the invention, the plastic material pretreated in this way is transferred into a screw injection molding machine (10) having a screw (16) rotating in a housing (17) and being axially displaceable therein and/or acting as a piston, is plasticized in said screw, and molded into a molded part, for example a preform.
Patent CA-2719406-C (CA)
Title: Systeme d'alimentation electrique commutable
Inventor: HAYES DANIEL L
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2010-10-29
Granted: 2017-03-07
Abstract: Un système dameublement comprend au moins un élément dameublement comportant au moins un chemin de roulement et un système de câblage électrique modulaire au moins partiellement situé dans le chemin de roulement. Le système de câblage électrique comprend une pluralité densembles de distribution de fils, un ensemble électrique et un interrupteur électrique. La pluralité densembles de distribution de fils comprend un premier et un second ensemble de distribution de fil. Lensemble électrique connecte électriquement partiellement les premier et second ensembles de distribution de fil. Le premier ensemble de distribution de fils comporte un premier nombre de conducteurs électriques. Lensemble électrique est connecté électriquement à un second nombre de conducteurs électriques du premier ensemble de distribution de fil, le second nombre étant plus petit que le premier. Linterrupteur électrique est configuré de manière à connecter électriquement un premier conducteur électrique du premier ensemble de distribution de fil, qui fait partie du second nombre de conducteurs électriques, à un second conducteur électrique dudit premier ensemble de distribution de fil, qui fait partie du premier nombre de conducteurs électriques et qui ne fait pas partie du second nombre de conducteurs électriques.