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Patent CA-2646200-A1 (CA)
Title: Calibration method and calibration apparatus for a hand-held locating device
Inventor: BRANSON SIMON
IPC: G01V13/00
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A calibration apparatus for a hand-held locating device (7) has at least one first coil configuration (1a) having a first measuring range (2') and a second coil configuration (1a') having a second measuring range (2a'), in which measuring ranges (2a, 2a') homogeneous alternating magnetic fields can be generated in a specifiable ratio with respect to the strength of the magnetic fields. The coil configurations (1a, 1a') are arranged a specifiable distance apart so that the magnetic fields can be detected simultaneously by means of at least two aerials of the locating device (7) which are arranged at a fixed distance. The specifiable ratios define true distance parameters.
Patent CA-2647263-A1 (CA)
Title: Biomass fuel synthesis methods for increased energy efficiency
Inventor: GURIN MICHAEL H
IPC: C12P7/64
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: A high efficiency method for synthesizing biomass fuels leveraging the synergistic impact of ionic liquids on both the significant gains in pretreatment of biomass and the utilization of the combination of ionic liquids and carbon dioxide under supercritical conditions for energy generation is provided. The strategic use of heat exchangers, preferably microchannel heat exchangers and microchannel reactors further increase the efficiency and performance of the system by extensive heat recovery and the direct utilization of the biomass solution as the working fluid of a thermodynamic cycle.
Patent CA-2650032-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINK DOUGLAS F
IPC: H01M12/06
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: The present subject matter includes method and apparatus for an insulating layer applied to a battery to effectively increase the insulated separation between the anode and cathode contact surfaces of the battery. This increase in effective separation between anode and cathode decreases the probability that moisture applied to the battery will cause substantial ohmic conductivity between the anode and the cathode. Consequently, fewer batteries will be prematurely depleted or destroyed by moisture and fewer devices holding those batteries will need repair. The present subject matter serves to prevent or eliminate discharge of corrosive battery chemicals due to moisture and operating in wet environments. The life of batteries and devices using the present subject matter is thus extended. Additional method and apparatus can be found in the specification and as provided by the attached claims and their equivalents.
Patent CA-2650412-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEBREE TERRI B
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: Iontophoretic patches for the delivery of anti-migraine compounds and methods of using the patches are described.
Patent CA-2654948-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HINDLE JAMES MATTHEW
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: A method for customizing metadata in a content delivery network, said method comprising: (a) storing customized metadata for a program, said customized metadata being inputted by a user; (b) modifying default metadata with said customized metadata and providing said modified metadata to said EPG; and (c) displaying program information based on said modified metadata.
Patent CA-2656044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOUSSY FRANCIS
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: The subject invention concerns non-degradable three dimensional porous collagen scaffolds and coatings. These scaffolds can be prepared around sensors for implantation into a body. A specific embodiment of the invention concerns implantable glucose sensors. Sensors comprising a collagen scaffold of the invention have improved biocompatibility by minimizing tissue reactions while stimulating angiogenesis. The subject invention also concerns methods for preparing collagen scaffolds of the invention. The subject invention also concerns sensors that have a collagen scaffold of the invention around the exterior of the sensor.
Patent CA-2656080-A1 (CA)
Title: Panel-shaped semiconductor module
Inventor: NAKATA JOSUKE
IPC: H01L33/30
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: A solar battery module as a panel-shaped semiconductor module includes: a plurality of spherical or almost spherical semiconductor elements (1) arranged in a matrix shape formed by a plurality of rows and columns for generation; a conductive connection mechanism for connecting the semiconductor elements (1) in the respective rows in parallel and electrically connecting the semiconductor elements (1) in the respective columns in series; and a conductive internal-mounting metal case (3) connected to the semiconductor elements (1) and constituting the conductive connection mechanism. The semiconductors (1) of the respective rows are contained in reflection surface forming grooves (20) of the internal-mounting metal case (3). The positive electrodes of the semiconductor elements (1) are connected to a bottom plate while the negative electrodes of the semiconductor elements (1) are connected to a finger lead (25). The reflection surface forming grooves (20) have bottom portions (21) where separation slits (26) are formed. The upper surface is covered by a transparent cover.
Patent CA-2657220-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for use of agent in combination with subatmospheric pressure tissue treatment
Inventor: GINTHER DEVIN C
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: A method for uniformly coating a foam or dressing with a polymer-based or metal-based coating incorporating at least one therapeutic or prophylactic agent and a foam or dressing formed by this process. Such foam or dressing is particularly useful in combination with subatmospheric pressure tissue treatment, wherein the foam or dressing formed by the process serves as at least a portion of a screen placed in contact with the tissue and enclosed under a cover. During application of a subatmospheric pressure within the space defined by the cover, the screen compresses and conforms to the tissue, increasing an area of contact between the screen and the tissue. The coating releases the agent directly to the area of contacted tissue. In embodiments where the agent is silver, the coating releases silver ions directly to the contacted tissue to reduce bacterial density thereon.
Patent CA-2658628-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZSEBO KRISZTINA MARIA
IPC: C12N9/14
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly the delivery of therapeutic agents to heart tissue by direct infusion into the coronary circulation. A preferred embodiment of the invention is the use of a therapeutic polynucleotide composition adapted to transfect cardiac cells in the preparation of a medicament for treating or preventing cardiac disease by infusing the polynucleotide into a blood vessel of the coronary circulation over a period of at least three minutes, without isolating the coronary circulation from the systemic circulation. In a further preferred embodiment, the polynucleotide comprises a SERCA2a coding sequence packaged in a DNase resistant particle (DRP) of an AAV2/1 viral vector, the total number of DRP infused is less than or equal to 1 x 1013, and the blood vessel is the left or right coronary artery.
Patent CA-2660058-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN JOHN JIANHUA
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: Medical balloons are described that have modified regions that enhance folding of the balloon.
Patent CA-2663952-A1 (CA)
Title: Drive systems for warewashers
Inventor: KRAMER STEVEN H
IPC: F16D7/08
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A warewash machine includes a housing defining at least one area for spraying liquid on wares. A conveyance mechanism is provided for moving wares through the housing from an input end to an output end of the housing. A drive system drives the conveyance mechanism. The drive system includes a drive motor (200) having an output shaft and a slip clutch assembly (202) connected between the output shaft and the conveyance mechanism. The slip clutch assembly (202) includes a torque input side, a torque output side, and an adjustment member (250) positionable in either a first orientation that sets a first pre-selected slip clutch torque limit or a second configuration that sets a second pre-selected slip clutch torque limit that is different than the first pre-selected slip clutch torque limit.
Patent CA-2664489-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUSSE BRIAN E
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A wrap removal system for removing a film wrap from a load on a conveyor, the wrap removal system including an upright support member, a beam coupled to an upper extent of the support member for movement along a height of the support member, a gripper assembly coupled to the beam and operable to engage the film wrap to create a space between the load and the film wrap, and a cutter assembly.
Patent CA-2665558-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEREIRA GOMES ANA MARIA
IPC: A23L7/104
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: The present invention is about a pre-fermented symbiotic matrix based on a cereal suspension, preferably oat, containing encapsulated probiotics and prebiotics, the manufacturing process and the corresponding utilization. The present invention's object is the development of a cereal symbiotic matrix, preferably from oat, pre-fermented with encapsulated probiotics and free an d/or encapsulated prebiotics, with the aim of complementing the actual funct ional food market and solving problems inherent to the reduced shelf-life pe riod of such foods due to loss of probiotic viability to values below the mi nimum limits needed in order to promote biological activity. Furthermore, th e present invention's object is to improve the fermentative process conditio ns at different levels, namely fermentation time reduction in order to reduc e energy consumption during the process and the risk of contamination reduct ion as well as promote long term microbial stability maintenance. The pre-fe rmented symbiotic matrix is designed, in particular, for those cases where i ntolerance and/or allergy to dairy products occur, yet it is further applica ble to the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and preferably food industries, includin g pet food.
Patent CA-2667916-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOHR KARSTEN
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the improved determination of the position of a terminal (110) in a mobile communication network. Known methods for positioning are inaccurate, or are not available inside buildings, or have reduced availability therein. This novel method makes possible a relatively precise positioning in a connection with nearby second terminals (120), also in cases where for the first terminal itself only a relatively inaccurate positioning method is available and, in particular, when this is inside a building. The absolute position of a second terminal (120) is determined with a first positioning method. Then the relative position of the first terminal (110) with respect to the second terminal (120) is determined, using a second positioning method. Finally, the absolute position of the first terminal (110) is determined based on the absolute position of the second terminal (120) and the relative position of the first terminal (110) to the second terminal (120), wherein the first and the second positioning methods are different methods.
Patent CA-2669307-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SINGER BENSION SH
IPC: G01V3/17
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: A system for marine electromagnetic surveying of hydrocarbon reservoirs is proposed. The system proposed is characterized by high sensitivity to targets containing hydrocarbons and an ability to work in shallow and deep waters. The system includes a transmitter setting up current pulses in water (2) through a submerged, vertical or horizontal transmitter cable (7a, 7b, 8) and a registration subsystem (9) connected to electrodes (11) on vertical or horizontal receiver cables (10a, 10b). The transmitter generates a special sequence of sharply terminated pulses of the electric current, the electric field being measured in the water in the pauses between these pulses. The straight line through the receiver electrodes lies in the same vertical plane as the terminations of the transmitter cable (7a, 7b). The measurements are carried out with an offset between the transmitter cable (7a, 7b) and the receiver cables (10a, 10b) which is smaller than the depth of the targeted reservoir of hydrocarbons, measured from the sea floor (3).
Patent CA-2670213-A1 (CA)
Title: Advanced non-electrolytic method for metallizing a substrate by metallic salt(s) reduction and aerosol(s) projection
Inventor: STREMSDOERFER SAMUEL
IPC: C23C18/40
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a non-electrolytic method for metallizing a substrate by projecting an aerosol containing a solution of an oxidant metallic cation and of a reducing agent; said method comprising a step of -a- wetting the substrate; starting to project a metallisation according to a succession of projecting phases alternating with relaxing phases: (i) by adjusting the duration Dp of the projection phases and the duration Dr of the relaxing phases from a metallisation constant k intrinsic for each metal; and (ii) by adjusting the projection flow-rate. The metallisation projection is carried out dynamically by displacing projection means relative to the substrate in order to carry out a periodical scanning, wherein Dp correspond to the duration during which the surface unit in question is submitted to the continuous projection of the aerosol and Dr corresponds to the duration during which the part is not submitted to projection.
Patent CA-2673064-A1 (CA)
Title: Microphone techniques
Inventor: UEDA JOJI
IPC: H04R1/08
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: Among other features, a boom microphone has a microphone connector; an earcup module includes an earcup connector jack to connect to a headphone and a boom lead-in to receive the microphone connector; and a control module communicates voice signals wirelessly between (a) the boom microphone and headphone and (b) a telephone.
Patent CA-2673578-A1 (CA)
Title: Brushless high-frequency alternator and excitation method for three-phase ac power-frequency generation
Inventor: WOOD DUNCAN G
IPC: H02K1/00
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A method is disclosed for arranging and exciting the stator, rotor and various windings of a multi-stage brushless high frequency alternator so that the resulting multiple high frequency sub-phase armature winding outputs can be rectified and commutated into three phase power frequency alternating current (AC) electrical output. Power frequency currents in field windings control output amplitude, output frequency, and output phase. Devices incorporating this arrangement are suitable of generating fixed frequency electrical power while accommodating variable speed rotation of a generator shaft and offer multiple advantages over existing techniques. The capability to generate speed independent electric power allows natural power sources such as windmills and hydro-power stations to be efficiently coupled to fixed frequency power grids.
Patent CA-2673644-A1 (CA)
Title: Situated simulation for training, education, and therapy
Inventor: WILLIAMS STACEY L
IPC: G09B19/04
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with producing an immersive training content module (ITCM) are described. One example system includes a capture logic to acquire information from which the ITCM may be produced. An ITCM may include a set of nodes, a set of measures, a logic to control transitions between nodes during a training session, and a logic to establish values for measures during the training sessions. Therefore, the example system may also include an assessment definition logic to define a set of measures to be included in the ITCM and an interaction logic to define a set of interactions to be included in the ITCM. The ITCM may be written to a computer- readable medium.
Patent CA-2676868-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BESHAI MAGED E
IPC: H04Q3/52
Filed: 2009-08-27
Abstract: A network of global coverage, scalable to hundreds of petabits per second, comprises bufferless switch units each of dimension nxn, n > 1, arranged in a matrix of v columns and v rows, v > 1, interconnecting a maximum of vxn edge nodes. Each edge node has v upstream channels to v switch units in v different columns and v downstream channels from v switch units in v different rows. All upstream channels to a switch unit are time-locked to the switch unit, thus enabling coherent switching at the switch unit.   The switch units are preferably fast-switching optical nodes. Alternatively, the switch units may comprise fast-switching optical nodes each of dimension mxm, arranged in a first µxµ matrix, and latent space switches each of dimension nxn, n > 1, arranged in a second vxv matrix, v > 1, where µxm=vxn. An edge node time locks to each optical node and each latent space switch to which it connects.
Patent CA-2677324-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAAS MICHAEL S
IPC: A61K33/42
Filed: 2008-02-18
Abstract: Oral products for the improved mineralization/remineralization of teeth are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides an oral product comprising a calcium salt, a phosphate salt, a sodium salt and a potassium salt. For example, the molar ratio of the sodium salt to the potassium salt ranges from about 3 to about 4.
Patent CA-2678242-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile payment services
Inventor: LAKSHMINARAYANAN DHAMODHARAN
IPC: H04K1/00
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) enabled server executing Java software provides a financial transaction Web service to a client each of which communicates wirelessly with the J2EE enabled server and executes Java software to conduct financial transactions between a merchant and a consumer upon an account issued by an issuer to the consumer. Each financial transaction is submitted by the merchant to an acquirer for processing by a transaction handler/ payment processor, and is submitted by the transaction handler/ payment processor to the issuer to obtain a payment amount for the financial transaction from the account, and wherein the issuer forwards the payment amount of the financial transaction to the transaction handler/ payment processor who forwards the payment amount of the financial transaction to the acquirer to pay the merchant for the financial transaction.
Patent CA-2678733-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOMARD ANDRE
IPC: A61Q19/02
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a topical composition for depigmentation of the skin, comprising fluocinolone acetonide as depigmenting agent, at a concentration of between 0.0001% and 0.02% by weight, of the total weight of the composition, and a physiologically acceptable carrier.
Patent CA-2680593-A1 (CA)
Title: Identification of genetic alterations that modulate drug sensitivity in cancer treatments
Inventor: BURGESS DARREN
IPC: G01N33/567
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: This invention features methods of identifying genetic alterations that can modulate cancer cells' sensitivity to an anti-cancer drug. Information on such genetic alterations can be used to predict cancer therapeutic outcomes and to stratify patient populations to maximize therapeutic efficacy.
Patent CA-2681033-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RASANEN JARI
IPC: D21H21/56
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing board (2), a board pro vided by the method, and a container formed from the same, such as a disposa ble drinking cup. According to the invention, fibre-based stock is doped wit h a polymer (6), ending in a pulp web that is formed of this pulp on a board machine wire, and in a board layer (3) that is obtained from the same by pr essing and drying. When the board layer is heated, the polymer melts and wat er vapour bubbles penetrate it, rendering the layer porous. The polymer used for the doping can comprise, for example, a low density polyethylene (LDPE) that has a melt viscosity of about 15. Pore-generating heating can be carri ed out for the board or only for the container manufactured from it. The por ous layer prevents the hot drink enjoyed from the cup from burning the finge rs of the user.
Patent CA-2681239-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLSEN ROBERT
IPC: B65D71/50
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: A flexible carrier (10) for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet having two rows of container apertures (25) formed therein. The plurality of containers (5) are each placed into a respective container receiving aperture and are thus unitized in a package. The flexible carrier further includes two panels (60) and two handles (50), each panel or handle formed at a periphery of the flexible sheet along each longitudinal edge of the flexible sheet and a line of weakness (55) formed between the longitudinal rows. As a result of the described configuration, flexible carrier is divisible into two sub-carriers, each unitizing a set of containers and each including a panel and/or a handle along a respective longitudinal edge of the resulting sub-carrier.
Patent CA-2681440-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for controlling an electronic device using large keyboard targets and an electronic device which uses large keyboard targets
Inventor: PEREZ CARLOS
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2009-10-01
Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic device using large keyboard targets and an electronic device which uses large keyboard targets is provided. In one embodiment, there is provided a handheld electronic device having a controller for controlling operations of the electronic device, and a display connected to the controller, as well as a keyboard comprising a plurality of keys connected to the controller. The controller, in a first input mode, is configured to generate a single input in response to activation of any key in a predefined group of keys of the keyboard.
Patent CA-2681885-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalytic gas nitriding unit for steels and alloys
Inventor: SYROPYATOV VLADIMIR YAKOVLEVIC
IPC: C23C8/24
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: The invention refers to equipment for chemical heat treatment of steels and alloys in gaseous mediums with automatic control. The unit comprises a heating furnace with/without a muffle, a process gas catalyst impact block located in the furnace, means of supply, mixing, proportioning and extraction of process gases and a device of indirect monitoring and control of the nitrogen potential in the furnace atmosphere. The device of indirect monitoring and control of the nitrogen potential in the furnace atmosphere is an oxygen sensor, a secondary transducer with indication of the nitrogen potential in weight units of nitrogen content in iron and an actuator, while the process gas catalyst impact block is located in the furnace on the process gas supply line. The technical result achieved when this invention is implemented is that that reliability and stability of processes is significantly increased, as well as period of nitriding is reduced due to integrated process automation available.
Patent CA-2682603-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for manufacturing a one-piece shoe shell
Inventor: YANG HSIN-CHIH
IPC: B29D35/02
Filed: 2009-10-14
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a one-piece shoe shell provides a method to produce a one-piece shoe shell having steps of: mounting a mold assembly (1) on an injection molding machine; closing the mold assembly (1) and forming a cavity (13) that can produce a shoe shell (2) having a sole (21), two lateral vamps (22) and a quarter (23) combined together; opening the mold assembly (1) and ejecting the shoe shell (2). Because the sole (21), lateral vamps (22) and quarter (23) are integrally formed, a durability of the shoe shell (2) is increased and the shoe shell (2) is easily fabricated.
Patent CA-2682704-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACDIARMID JENNIFER
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: Intact, bacterially-derived minicells can safely introduce therapeutically effective amounts of plasmid-free functional nucleic acid to target mammalian cells. To this end, functional nucleic acid can be packaged into intact minicells directly, without resort to expression constructs, the expression machinery of the host cell, harsh chemicals or electroporation.