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Patent CA-2519394-A1 (CA)
Title: Power converter
Inventor: ARITSUKA TOMOHIKO
IPC: H02J5/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A power converter according to the invention that can continue to operate after suffering a partial failure. The power converter includes multiple array transformers;  normally-on switches connected respectively in series with the ends of each of the primary windings of the array transformers;  normally-off current bypass devices connected in parallel with the series connections of the primary windings of the array transformers and the switches at their ends; AC-DC converter units having their AC sides connected respectively to each of the secondary windings of the array transformers; and mutually independent DC circuits severally connected to the DC sides of the AC-DC converter units. By turning on the current bypass device of the primary winding of a specified array transformer and turning off the switches at the ends of that primary winding it is possible to isolate the specified array transformer and the AC-DC converter unit connected to it.
Patent CA-2522896-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for sound transduction with minimal interference from background noise and minimal local acoustic radiation
Inventor: UNGER GLADYS L
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A transducer senses sounds produced by a talker or other source and measures acceleration of air to drive a local loudspeaker to produce a sound signal minimizing the source sum pressure signal.
Patent CA-2526119-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VADERS DENNIS HENRY
IPC: D21J1/00
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: A refiner steam separation system according to the present invention includes a blowline for transporting a mixture of fiber material from a refiner to an inlet of a steam separator. Waste steam is discharged from the separator through a waste steam outlet. Cleaned fiber material is discharged from the separator through an exit, which prevents a substantial portion of the waste steam from passing through the exit. A relay pipe communicates with the exit and a dryer duct, and transports cleaned fiber material therebetween. A resin input communicates with the relay pipe, and supplies resin therein. The resin is mixed with the cleaned fiber material prior to the cleaned fiber material being dried in the dryer duct. The present invention is also directed to a method of reducing VOC emissions generated during refining cellulosic fibrous material.
Patent CA-2526408-A1 (CA)
Title: Safety glasses with pivoting interchangeable single-lens
Inventor: HOWARD JEREMY CONRAD
IPC: G02C7/08
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: Eyewear (10) having a unitary frame (12) and an interchangeable lens (14) is provided. The frame (12) includes a brow bar portion (19) extending laterally, a central nose bridge portion (20) depending downwardly from the brow bar (19), first and second outer temple portions (22a, 22b), and lower lens frame portion (21). The structural frame portions are preferably molded from a relatively rigid plastic material. To provide for attachment of the lens (14) to the frame (12), the first and second outer temple portions (22a, 22b) (and the central nose bridge (20) ) each include a molded elastomeric inset (24, 26, 27) including a post-receiving aperture (24a, 26a, 27a) for receiving a complementary mounting post(s) (28, 30a, 30b) formed on the lens (14).
Patent CA-2526675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NYRONEN TOMMI
IPC: C12N9/00
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline vascular adhesion protein-1 (VAP-1) and in particular to methods for the use of structural information of crystalline human VAP-1 for ligand and/or inhibitor identification, design and production, as well as screening assays for detection of same. The invention further relates to inhibitors identified by the assays according to the present invention.
Patent CA-2529957-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VENNE JANET A
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: The present invention concerns breathable fasteners for use with hook fastener systems. The breathable fastening system comprises a first breathable mechanical fastener surface, which is generally a loop or fibrous type surface that can optionally be joined to a breathable backing loop, and a recon large area breathable hook type fastener. The hook type fastener generally has an integral film backing which film backing has a porosity of from 0.0001 to 0.005 cm3, a backing thickness of from 25 to 200 ~m, a stiffness of from 10 to 2000 Gurley units and a hook or projection containing surface area of at least 10 cm2.
Patent CA-2530176-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable apparatus for chilling draught beverages
Inventor: CHIUSOLO SAM
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a liquid stored in a container is provided. The apparatus has a housing defining an inner chamber for holding a quantity of a coolant fluid. The housing also has an outer chamber that surrounds the inner chamber. The two chambers are separated by a barrier. A pump located in the inner chamber pumps coolant fluid from the inner chamber into the outer chamber. The pumping action causes the coolant fluid to flow along a flow path up the outer chamber and over the barrier and back into the inner chamber as outer chamber fills. A refrigeration means is located in the flow path for cooling the coolant fluid. The coolant fluid flows over a fluid conduit received in the housing. The fluid conduit is received in the inlet and exits the housing through the outlet for delivering the liquid from the container through the housing to the exterior of the housing. The invention provides a portable apparatus that provides a cool and non-foamed beverage from a beverage container to a dispensing tap.
Patent CA-2530558-A1 (CA)
Title: Fastener-free composite roofing product
Inventor: KIIK MATTI
IPC: B32B13/14
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: A fastener-free composite roofing product comprising a roofing material and an interply material attached to the roofing material, wherein the interply material includes an adhesive coating on one side. The interply material is attached adjacent to an edge of the roofing material to pen-nit a major portion of the interply material to be folded away from the roofing material for application to a roof. The adhesive is effective to secure the roofing product to the roof without the use of nails or other fasteners. The roofing material may be a roofing shingle or roll roofing, and the interply material is comprised of a water resistant material.
Patent CA-2531315-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TONCELLI LUCA
IPC: B32B9/04
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: Between two layers (10, 12) of BretonstoneTM mix - formed by inert materials (11), a hardening resin and a filler (13) - at least one fibrous middle layer (14) is arranged which consists of linear elements or inorganic filaments (15), preferably made of glass and in the form of continuous non-woven elements, pre-impregnated with a resin of the same kind as, or compatible with that forming the said mix. The assembly is subjected to vacuum vibro-compression before a final hardening step in a catalysis oven. USE/ADVANTAGES  : a stratified and reinforced slab is obtained which combines a reduced thickness (even as small as 3.5 mm) to a very high impact strength and improved mechanical properties.
Patent CA-2531387-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRAYKOV ROSSEN NIKOLOV
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: The antenna, comprising stacked grounded metal plates with openings (1, 2, 3) and antenna layers (4, 5) with feed lines (4B, 5B), situated between grounded metal plates. The openings in the grounded metal plates are arranged as matrix of columns and rows. The ends of the feed lines (4D, 5D) are aligned with the plate's openings (1A) in order to form radiating elements. The plate (7) is placed below the bottom grounded plate (3). The three-plate stack is arranged as two antenna packages (Ap1 and Ap2). These packages include also a layer (8) comprising active devises for initial amplification of the received signal, which are connected to the groups of radiating elements (4D, 5D, 1A) through coaxial transitions (13). As well as a combiner block (9) is connected to the active layer (8). The antenna layers (4,5) are arranged in subarrays and the antenna output is connected by a transition (12) to a standard twin Low Noise Block.
Patent CA-2534256-A1 (CA)
Title: Conical refiner plates with logarithmic spiral type bars
Inventor: ANTENSTEINER PETER
IPC: B02C7/12
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A special shape of bars on refining cones or plate segments of a rotating conical refiner is disclosed including a plurality of bars generally extending outwards towards the outer end of the cone across its working surface, arranged in a single, two or more radial zones, the plurality of the bars within a zone being curved with the shape of a logarithmic type spiral.     Conical refiners including such refining cones are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2534586-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOPETZKY ROBERT
IPC: F16C1/14
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a adjusting device for a Bowden cable arrangement in the form of a manual or screw tension jack comprising a casing (10) and a treaded spindel (70) which is axially movable and rotationally fixed thereto and connected to the wire of the Bowden cable arrangement, two half-shells (50) pivotally arranged on an axis fixed in the casing (10) and screwed on the threaded spindel (70). A projection (16) provided with an orifice (13) passing through the wire of the Bowden cable arrangement is arranged on the casing (10) and guided by the adjusting device. Said projection (16) is connected to a sleeve (30) which is form-fitted thereto in order to prevent the deformation thereof during the operation of the adjusting device.
Patent CA-2535404-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for using cutting planes for colon polyp detection
Inventor: CATHIER PASCAL
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A method of identifying a polyp in a digital image of a colon, wherein said image comprises a plurality of intensities corresponding to a domain of voxels in a 3 dimensional space, is provided. The method includes providing the image with a set of 3 mutually orthogonal axes, providing a plurality of cutting planes each at a different orientation with respect to the image axes, centering (101), for each voxel in the image, each of the cutting planes about a central voxel, determining, for each of the plurality of cutting planes about each voxel in the image, an intersection of the cutting plane with the colon, and examining (102) a trace of the cutting plane within said intersection, and marking (103), where the trace of each cutting plane is small and round, those voxels in the intersection for further analysis.
Patent CA-2538285-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARTER PHILLIP NOEL
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner current-carrying hose connection system is disclosed having a female connection (80) end on a first vacuum cleaner current-carrying hose (20) adapted for receiving a male connection end (10) on a second vacuum cleaner current-carrying hose (20). The male connection (10) has at least two male receptor plugs (50) configured for inserting into female receptor holes in the female connection end (80). A vacuum cleaner hose connection system is further disclosed having a male connection end (500) that has at least two male receptor plugs (50) for transmitting current, a female connection end (80) having at least two female receptor holes for receiving the male receptor plugs (50), and the male (500) and female (80) connection ends being rotatably movable, about the longitudinal axis of at least one of the female connection end (80) and the male connection end (500), between an unengaged position and an engaged position.
Patent CA-2542492-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulfoximine-substituted pyrimidines as cdk- and/or vegf inhibitors, their production and use as pharmaceutical agents
Inventor: SIEMEISTER GERHARD
IPC: A61K31/506
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to the pyrimidine derivatives of formula (I), wherein Q, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, and m are defined as in the description, for use as inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases and VEGF receptor tyrosinkinases. The invention also relates to a method for producing the same and to the use of the inventive pyrimidines as drugs in the treatment of various diseases.
Patent CA-2543028-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F23J15/08
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided in an air duct between an air heater and a windbox of a combustion means such as a boiler. Dilution air is carried to the heat exchanger from a dilution sir fan in a separate duct. The heat in the, air from the air heater is transferred to the dilution air via the heat exchanger and the heated dilution air is sent to vaporize ammonia before the ammonia is introduced into an exhaust duct with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) chamber. A bypass valve is provided around the heat exchanger for blending heated and unheated air to control the temperature of the dilution air.
Patent CA-2544161-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARKER ROBERT
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: A disconnect device (10) comprising a mandrel (11) having formed on an outer surface locking formations, and a female member (12) in which the mandrel is releasably securable and which includes one or more lugs (19) that are moveably retained relative to an inner surface thereof by a first retainer member engaged with at least one retainer formation formed in each lug. Each lug includes locking formations engageable with a locking formation on the outer surface of the mandrel to lock it in the female member in first position, and that release the mandrel from the female member in a second position. The device includes a second locking member moveable into and out of engagement with the retainer formation of each lug respectively to lock the lug in the first position and release it.
Patent CA-2544176-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of preparing a pressure-sensitive adhesive
Inventor: ELLIS MARK F
IPC: C09D4/00
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising the steps of (i) providing an essentially solvent-free mixture comprising one or more free radically polymerizable monomers having one ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one free-radical polymerization initiator (ii) partially polymerizing said mixture to provide a partially polymerized mixture exhibiting a Brookfield viscosity of between 1,000 and 125,000 mPa.bullet.s at 20 ~C and a degree of conversion of monomers to polymer of between 30-60 wt. % with respect to the initial mass of the monomers prior to polymerization, (iii) adding one or more free-radical radiation polymerization initiators to the partially polymerized mixture to provide a radiation-curable precursor, (iv) applying the radiation-curable precursor to a substrate, and (v) further polymerizing the radiation-curable precursor by subjecting it to actinic irradiation to provide said pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Patent CA-2547091-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de preparation de ceramiques, ceramiques ainsi obtenues et leurs utilisations notamment comme cible pour pulverisation cathodique
Inventor: SAADEDDIN IYAD
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: Procédé de préparation d'une céramique, à partir d'un matériau inorganique d e base qui est sous forme d'une poudre ayant un point de fusion élevé, comprenant une étape de mélange de la poudre du matériau inorganique de base avec un deuxième composant inorganique, lui aussi sous forme de poudre, qui joue le rôle de dopant du matériau inorganiq ue de base. Le dopant est constitué par un seul matériau inorganique ou par un mélange d'au moins deux matériaux inorganiques ayant un effet dopant sur le matériau inorganique de base. Le procédé comprend une étape de frittage réalisée à une température élevée. Le s céramiques obtenues, en raison de leur forte densité sont avantageusement utilisées com me élément cible.
Patent CA-2547695-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEYNIAL-SALLES ISABELLE
IPC: C12P7/28
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un nouveau procédé de préparation d'une souch e de microorganismes évolués pour la production de 1,2-propanediol par métabolisme d'une source de carbone simple, ledit procédé comprenant la culture sous pression de sélection dans un milieu de culture approprié comprenant une source de carbone simple, d'une souche bactérienne initiale comprenant une délétion du gènetpiA et une délétion d'au moins un gène impliqué dans la conversion du méthyl glyoxal (propanal) en lactate, afin de faire évoluer dans ladite souche initiale un ou plusieurs gènes impliqués da ns la voie de biosynthèse du DHAP en méthylglyoxal puis en 1,2-propanediol vers des gènes évolués ayant une activité « 1,2-propanediol synthase » améliorée, puis on sélectionne et on isole la ou les souches de microorganismes évolués ayant une activité « 1,2~propanediol synthase » améliorée. L'invention concerne également les microorganismes initiaux et les microorganismes évolu és ainsi obtenus et un procédé de préparation de 1,2-propanediol et éventuellement d'acétone par culture des microorganismes évolués.
Patent CA-2548128-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURTON SCOTT A
IPC: A61L15/22
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A polymer composition that includes a hydrophilic polymer, an optional secondary organic polymer, and a bioactive agent distributed therein, wherein the bioactive agent is selected from the group consisting of a silver compound, a copper compound, a zinc compound, and combinations thereof.
Patent CA-2548650-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for displaying objects
Inventor: STIEVENARD ERIC
IPC: A47F5/12
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: The device has a foot (2) and a display pack (1) with a mid plane, a lower side and an upper side (4a) carrying pencils (6) and powder samples (7). The pack is rotated with respect to the foot around a rotational axis (y) normal to the mid plane, between two angular positions. A connection unit partially arranged between the sides articulates the pack on the foot such that the pack is placed in an inclined position.
Patent CA-2550359-A1 (CA)
Title: Concrete block system
Inventor: HAMEL DENIS
IPC: E04C1/00
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A dry-cast concrete block system for use in a structure. The dry-cast concrete block system comprises a support block comprising a first coupling part and a face block comprising a second coupling part. The first coupling part and the second coupling part enable the face block to be coupled to the support block. The face block comprises a surface adapted to be exposed when the face block is coupled to the support block and the dry-cast concrete block system is positioned in the structure. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the surface has a cast texture with a natural stone appearance. In one embodiment, the structure is a wall and the concrete block system is a wall block system. For example, the wall may be a retaining wall and the wall block system may be a retaining wall block system. In another embodiment, the structure is a column and the concrete block system is a column block system. In yet another embodiment, the structure is steps and the concrete block system is a steps block system.
Patent CA-2551915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILLIES STEPHEN D
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to interleukin-7 (IL-7) fusion proteins, methods of their production and uses thereof. The fusion proteins comprise an immunoglobulin portion fused directly or indirectly to IL-7, which was modified at specific positions as compared to the wild~type IL-7 in order to improve biological and pharmaceutical properties. The proteins of the invention are particularly useful in treating disorders accompanied by immune deficiencies and particularly diseases which involve T-cell deficiencies.
Patent CA-2552288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAPMAN KAREN B
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 2005-01-03
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the culture of animal pluripotent stem cells and their differentiated progeny cells, tissues, and organs, and nonhuman animal embryos and fetuses.
Patent CA-2556435-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-microrna oligonucleotide molecules
Inventor: LANDTHALER MARKUS
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: The invention relates to isolated anti-microRNA molecules. In another embodiment, the invention relates to an isolated microRNA molecule. In yet another embodiment, the invention provides a method for inhibiting microRNP  activity in a cell.
Patent CA-2556520-A1 (CA)
Title: Chromium-fatty acid compounds and methods of making and using thereof
Inventor: KRALOVEC JAROSLAV A
IPC: C07F11/00
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds comprising one or more chromium atoms bonded to one or more fatty acids. Also disclosed are nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical formulations and delivery devices comprising the disclosed compounds. Methods of using the disclosed compounds and compositions are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2557408-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUNDIE ANDREW
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A method of forming an opening in an existing brick wall comprises inserting at least one expandable element in the course of bricks above the top of the intended opening, to and expanding the element or elements to exert a horizontal force in the course of bricks. The tool comprises a pair of parallel pressure plates (20) and (21), a cam element (22) between the plates, ratchet lever means (25) for rotating the cam element, and ratchet and pawl means (24,27) for latching the cam element. Expansion plates (34) maybe used for wide joints.
Patent CA-2558867-A1 (CA)
Title: System, unit and method of frequency re-planning
Inventor: RATFORD MICHAEL S
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A method of frequency re-planning in a wireless communication system is disclosed, wherein the wireless communication system (100) is arranged to support communication for a plurality of mobile stations (112-115) via a plurality of cells. The method comprises the generation of channel/interference penalties based upon measurement reports. However, for a first cell having one or more neighbouring co-channel cells for which measurement reports are unavailable, channel/interference penalties are estimated for the one or more neighbouring co-channel cells. These estimates are based upon the interference levels of common neighbours of the first cell and the one or more neighbouring co-channel cells.
Patent CA-2560696-A1 (CA)
Title: Mutations of the pik3ca gene in human cancers
Inventor: VELCULESCU VICTOR
IPC: A61K31/7105
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3Ks) are known to be important regulators of signaling pathways. To determine whether PI3Ks are genetically altered in cancers, we analyzed the sequences of the P13K gene family and discovered th at one family member, PIK3CA, is frequently mutated in cancers of the colon and other organs. The majority of mutations clustered near two positions within the P13K helical or kinase domains. PIK3CA represents one of the most highly mutated oncogenes yet identified in human cancers and is useful as a diagnostic and therapeutic target.
Patent CA-2561497-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARTMAN DAVID R
IPC: D05C17/02
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: A recyclable tufted carpet (20) meeting EPA recyclable content standards and having improved dimensional stability that reduces skew, bow, and wrinkles during manufacture and installation is formed by combining prior art primary and secondary backings into a single, fiber-reinforced primary backing layer (24). Consolidating either a glass fiber fabric layer (26), a glass veil (128), or a glass mat (158) with a fiber-reinforced extruded film (28) forms the fiber-reinforced primary backing layer. An additional glass fabric fiber layer can also be introduced to the primary backing to provide additional dimensional stability.