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Patent CA-2562496-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for generating thermal units with magnetocaloric material
Inventor: DUPIN JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: F25B21/00
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for generating thermal units with magnetocaloric material that consumes low amounts of energy, is expandable, has a simple design, operates reliably, and enables the generation of thermal units in an economical manner while eliminating the risks of thermal liquid leaks and limiting the number of mechanical parts. The device (1a) for generating thermal units with magnetocaloric material comprises: a magnetic element (2a) coupled to an electrical power supply (3a); a magnetocaloric element (4a); a heat transfer fluid circuit (5) in which one or more heat transfer fluids are circulated by circulating means (6), and; two heat exchangers (7, 8). The electrical power supply (3a) is provided for generating electrical pulses in order to create a pulsed magnetic field that causes the heating and cooling of the magnetocaloric element (4a) and thus the heat transfer fluid. The invention is used as a heat exchanger for cooling, heating, air-conditioning and regulating temperature.
Patent CA-2563009-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IKIN PAUL
IPC: C05G3/80
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: This invention relates to improved horticultural growth media. In particular, the invention relates to an improved horticultural growth media that includes coconut derived vegetative material, specifically coir.
Patent CA-2563517-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for efficient computation of image frames for dual modulation display systems using key frames
Inventor: SEETZEN HELGE
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for processing image data made up of a series of frames for displaying on a dual modulation display system having a first modulator disposed to illuminate a second modulator, wherein a first modulation signal and a luminance map are not calculated for every frame. Instead, certain frames referred to as "key frames" are used to provide the first modulation signal and the luminance map for a plurality of other frames.
Patent CA-2564245-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-contact sensing system
Inventor: REYNER GREGORY
IPC: B07C1/02
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: A non-contact sensing system for detecting a double feed condition of mail.  The non--contact sensing system generally includes a mail sorting machine that routes and moves the mail, a non-contact sensor, and a controller. The non-contact sensor is positioned proximate to the conveyor and generates a signal that is indicative of the thickness of the mail. The controller receives the signal from the non-contact sensor and generates an output signal that indicates a double feed condition.
Patent CA-2564580-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KELLY THOMAS JOSEPH
IPC: B22F1/00
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: A method of producing a puck (48) for coating a turbine shroud includes:  providing a mixture of a metallic powder and a binder; melting the mixture and forming the mixture into a preform (70) having a shape conforming to the flowpath surface (18) of the shroud; removing a majority of the binder from the preform (70); and heating the preform (70) with microwave energy (86) to remove the remainder of the binder and to sinter the metal powder together to form the puck (48). A turbine shroud may be repaired by bonding the puck (48) to its flowpath surface (18).
Patent CA-2564896-A1 (CA)
Title: Bleaching composition comprising a carbohydrate oxidase
Inventor: OH HIROSHI
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising a carbohydrate oxidase enzyme and a bleaching catalyst, for effective removal of highly coloured stains and soils such as carotenoids, and/or lignin-comprising stains.
Patent CA-2567217-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COX MATTHEW
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A method of massaging a user's back and/or spine includes: -~ a) providing a frame (10) on which at least two rows of massage elements (27) are mounted, the frame (10) including handles (23, 24) that can be grasped manually, b) mounting the frame (10) on the back of the user so that the massage elements (27) are positioned against the back of the user, c) grasping the handles (23, 24), and d) moving the frame (10) by means of the handles (23, 24) so that the massage elements (27) apply pressure to the user's back and/or spine.
Patent CA-2570354-A1 (CA)
Title: Voltage-controlled computing element for quantum computer
Inventor: KORKUSINSKI MAREK
IPC: H03K19/08
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A computing element for use in a quantum computer has at least three coupled quantum dots, and at least one gate for applying an electric field to manipulate the state of said qubit.
Patent CA-2570810-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of recycling mixed streams of ewaste (weee)
Inventor: ARMSTRONG WILLIAM TERENCE
IPC: B29C48/41
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Preferably, the present invention relates to the substantial recycling of all material forming the WEEE, thus providing substantially zero landfill. In yet another form, the invention relates to an additive and/or method of providing an additive. In still another form, the invention relates to recycling ink, toner, and/or PU foam from imaging consumables, forming part of the WEEE. In another form, the invention relates to the recycling of plastic materials containing flame retardants, including the recycling of plastics materials, such as plastics materials containing brominated flame retardants generally based on styrenics (e.g. PS, HIPS, ABS, PPO/PS, PPE/PS, ABS/PC) and polyamides (Nulon 6, nylon 6, 6, nylon 12) and other engineering plastics such as polyacetal, polycarbonate, PET, PBT, liquid crystal polymers.
Patent CA-2573599-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOGER ZVI
IPC: G08B31/00
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A flame detection system includes a plurality of sensors for generating a plurality of respective sensor signals. The plurality of sensors includes a set of discrete optical radiation sensors responsive to flame as well as non-flame emissions. An Artificial Neural Network may be applied in processing the sensor signals to provide an output corresponding to a flame condition.
Patent CA-2574220-A1 (CA)
Title: Imidazo[4,5-d]pyrimidines, their uses and methods of preparation
Inventor: OARE DAVID A
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of prevention of viral infections comprising as an active principle at least one imidazo[4,5-c]pyrimidine having the general formula (A), wherein the substituents are described in the specification. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of compounds according to the invention having above mentioned general formula, their pharmaceutically acceptable formulations and their use as a medicine or to treat or prevent viral infections.
Patent CA-2574288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURNS LARRY D
IPC: F28F9/013
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A coil support suitable for supporting a coil in a condensing unit includes a body and a protrusion extending from the body. The protrusion is configured to limit movement of the coil in at least one direction.
Patent CA-2576181-A1 (CA)
Title: Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane and carbon tetrachloride
Inventor: PHAM HANG T
IPC: B01D3/36
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane (HCC-240fa) and carbon tetrachloride and a process for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures. The compositions of the invention are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-245fa. The latter is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent and aerosol propellant.
Patent CA-2577743-A1 (CA)
Title: Enhanced bitumen flotation
Inventor: SPENCE JONATHAN
IPC: C10C3/00
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for recovering bitumen as froth from a feed stream having solids, water and bitumen is provided using a separating vessel having mounted thereon a downpipe assembly, the downpipe assembly having at least one downpipe and a nozzle in fluid communication with each downpipe, for aerating a stream of middlings withdrawn from the separating vessel and reintroducing the aerated middlings back to the separating vessel.
Patent CA-2579112-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices for connecting canister air cleaners to carburetors of internal combustion engines
Inventor: THIEL TIMOTHY S
IPC: F02M19/00
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: An assembly of components for coupling an air filtration device (50) to an engine is disclosed. The assembly includes an adapter component (58) having first and second adapter ends, and a hose (60) having first and second bends and first and second hose ends, where the first hose end is configured for being coupled to an output terminal of the air filtration device (50) and the second hose end is capable of being coupled to the first adapter end of the adapter component. The adapter component (58) further includes a straight tubular section leading up to the second adapter end so that, when the adapter component is assembled with respect to the engine, air is directed from the straight tubular section into the engine.
Patent CA-2581791-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-layer laminates with films embossed on one side, based on partially acetalated polyvinyl alcohol
Inventor: STENZEL HOLGER
IPC: B29C59/04
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates to an embossing process for the production of a film structured on one side based on partially acetalated polyvinyl alcohol with roughnesses of the embossed surfaces R z = 20 to 80 µm by embossing one side of the film between correspondingly roughened embossing rollers and pressing rollers with a certain Shore A hardness. The temperature of the film and the rollers is adjusted in order to fix the structure.
Patent CA-2585814-A1 (CA)
Title: Conveyor belt support station and conveyor comprising same
Inventor: BRUNONE RENE
IPC: B65G39/07
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: The station has a guide cradle (17) for guiding a conveyor belt (3), where the cradle comprises two rollers (31, 33) for guiding and supporting the belt. A frame (15) supports the rollers. An anti-jamming protection (35) is arranged along the rollers and secured to the frame. The protection comprises a protective bar (36) extending continuously along a length of the two rollers, where the bar is bent and matches a curvature of the guide cradle. The bar comprises a sheath (39) surrounding an elongate core (38).
Patent CA-2586192-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DORT ROLAND MARCEL
IPC: F16K1/18
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: There is disclosed a safety valve for use in well bore operations, for example, in cooperation with a progressive cavity pump or rodpump. In one embodiment of the invention, a safety valve (1) disclosed which is designed for use with upper and lower conduits in the form of upper and lower pump rod strings (16, 18) located in wellbore production tubing (50). The safety valve comprises a housing (2) having a longitudinal bore (3) extending therethrough;  a coupling member (14) for coupling the upper rod string to the lower rod string, the coupling member sealably mounted within the longitudinal bore; an annular flow passage (8) bypassing the coupling member; and valve means comprising a valve sleeve (23) located in the annular flow passage. In use, the valve sleeve is utilised to control flow of fluid through the flow passage bypassing the coupling member.
Patent CA-2586970-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TUTTLE JOHN R
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a photovoltaic thin-film solar cell (310) produced by providing a vertically oriented pallet (320) based substrate (310) to a series of reaction chambers (330, 340) where layers can be sequentially formed on the pallet (320).
Patent CA-2588491-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLEMENT KEN
IPC: A61K31/205
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A dietary supplement comprising at least an effective amount of Cissus quadrangularis extract and an effective amount of .gamma.-butyrobetaine. The ingredients of the present dietary supplement act substantially to facilitate a more favorable blood lipid profile, and increase the catabolism of free fatty acids via the phosphorylation of perilipins. In additional aspects of the present invention .gamma.-butyrobetaine ethyl ester is added to the dietary supplement to provide further synergistic or additional benefits. Both a composition and a method are provided by the present disclosure.
Patent CA-2592524-A1 (CA)
Title: Core locking assembly and method for orientation of asymmetric tooling
Inventor: LAWTON BRUCE E
IPC: B29C33/40
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for injection molding an ophthalmic lens mold section having an optical surface and a non-optical surface opposite the optical surface. The apparatus includes a non- optical tool assembly for forming the non-optical surface of the ophthalmic lens mold section. An optical tool assembly is in opposed relation to the non-optical tool assembly and together therewith forms a mold cavity for forming the ophthalmic lens mold section. In the preferred embodiment, the optical tool assembly includes a rotatably mounted core member (56) and an optical insert (58) removably secured the core member. The optical insert has an optical molding surface (62) for forming an optical surface of the ophthalmic lens mold section opposite the non-optical surface thereof. A locking mechanism (122) having, in a preferred embodiment, a locking pin selectively movable between a first position wherein the pin allows rotation of the core member and a second position wherein the pin prevents the core member from rotation.
Patent CA-2593033-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEENHOUT PHILIPPE
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A method of continuously reducing the circulating level of insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in the first few months of the life of an infant comprises administering to the 5 infant a nutritional composition comprising proteins in an amount such that the composit ion contains less than 2.25g of protein per 100kcal. As IGF-1 is known to be a key control point in nutritional regulation of growth, this may offer a method of reducing the risk of developing obesity in later life.
Patent CA-2593457-A1 (CA)
Title: Haut parleur aquatique a membrane
Inventor: CANIVENQ NOEL
IPC: H04R1/44
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: Haut parleur aquatique du type constitué par un élément de diffusion du son qui est associé à une bobine (3) se composant d'un support isolant (4) et d'un bobinage électrique (5), elle-même en liaison avec un aimant périphérique (6) , de manière à obtenir la transformation d'une tension électrique en une fréquence musicale, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de diffusion du son est une membrane (2) constituée par une paroi plane circulaire en matière plastique, d'épaisseur prédéterminée, associée à une coque (7) en forme de cloche, également en matière plastique.
Patent CA-2595506-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-drawback medical valve
Inventor: GANEM CHARLES F
IPC: A61M39/04
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A medical valve has an interior flow path having a volume that is substantially the same when in either the closed mode (when the valve is closed) or the open mode (when the valve is open). To those ends, the medical valve has a housing forming an interior, and a valve mechanism (within the interior) having a substantially rigid translating member with a bore. The interior of the housing has a flow path that includes at least a portion of the bore of the translating member. As noted above, the open mode volume is substantially equal to the closed mode volume.
Patent CA-2598230-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for detecting feline immunodeficiency virus
Inventor: GROAT RANDALL
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: FIV gag polypeptides and a method and device for determining a feline immunodeficiency virus infection in an animal. The method includes contacting a biological sample from a felid with the FIV polypeptides and determining the binding of antibodies in the sample to the polypeptides. A device for detecting FIV antibodies is provided.
Patent CA-2601378-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REZUIDENHOUT STEFANUS PETRUS
IPC: B65G21/20
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A roller assembly for supporting a moving belt and including at least one roller mounted for rotation about a roller axis; and a support arrangement, the roller assembly being mounted on the support arrangement for pivotal displacement about a pivot point, characterized in that the belt tracking regulator includes guide means operable, in use, to constrain the pivotal displacement of the roller assembly to move in a plane containing the pivot and tilted at an acute angle with respect to a horizontal plane defined through the pivot point.
Patent CA-2602003-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of 2-azabicyclo[3.3.0]octane-3-carboxylic acid derivatives
Inventor: KNAUP GUENTER
IPC: C07C269/04
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: The present invention is aimed at a process for the preparation of compounds of the general formula (I). The objective process is in this case based on the Michael reaction of compounds of the general formula (III) with compounds of the general formula (IV), with subsequent hydrogenation and cyclization of the intermediates of the formula (II) obtained.
Patent CA-2603622-A1 (CA)
Title: Night light with fragrance dispenser
Inventor: ERICKSON LAURENCE R
IPC: F21V35/00
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: The present invention is directed toward apparatuses, devices, methods, kits, programs, and combinations to disperse and/or project light and/or an active material. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention where a light effect of glowing, diffuse, and projected light is desired, one lens is provided that diffuses light in one section of the lens and is substantially clear in another section to allow substantially all the light to pass through the lens. In other embodiments to obtain the same effect, one or more lenses diffuse light while one or more other lenses are clear to allow substantially all the light to pass through the lens.
Patent CA-2606376-A1 (CA)
Title: An apparatus and method for the positioning of a tool of a ground engaging vehicle
Inventor: MONTGOMERY JAMES L
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A ground engaging vehicle including a ground engaging tool, an actuator, a global positioning system (GPS) and a control system. The ground engaging tool extends from the vehicle, and has a reference feature. The actuator is connected to the ground engaging tool, and the actuator is configured to move the ground engaging tool relative to the vehicle. The actuator has a position sensor associated therewith. The GPS is positioned in a substantially fixed position relative to the reference feature. The GPS issues three dimensional location information. The control system is configured for receiving positional information from the position sensor and the three dimensional location information. The control system is also configured for processing the location information and sending a command to a non-GPS constrained algorithm that receives the command and determines a movement of the actuator dependent on a difference between the location information and a desired position of the reference feature. The non-GPS constrained algorithm issues a movement instruction to the actuator dependent upon the difference and the positional information.
Patent CA-2606545-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUOTOLA JUHANI
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: Sonication of a medium for example in an immunassay is provided by applying sound waves from a transducer to a vessel in which the medium is held by a sonotrode coupled between the transducer and the vessel. The sonotrode has a recess in which the vessel is held, the recess being formed by facing surfaces of a plurality of protruding portions of the sonotrode separated by slits and arranged around the recess. The sonotrode is coupled to the vessel by dry contact with the vessel without any coupling layers therebetween. The use of such a sonotrode provides the advantages of allowing effective sonication with relatively low energy loss and with a low temperature elevation.
Patent CA-2607149-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POTTI ANVIL
IPC: G06F19/20
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: The invention provides for compositions and methods for predicting an individual's responsitivity to cancer treatments and methods of treating cancer. In certa in embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for predicting an individual's responsitivity to chemotherapeutics, including salvage agents, to treat cancers such as ovaria n cancer. The invention also provides reagents, such as DNA microarrays, software and computer systems useful for personalizing cancer treatments, and provides methods of conducti ng a diagnostic business for personalizing cancer treatments.
Patent CA-2612171-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUCKDESCHEL THOMAS
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: A nasal drug delivery system (100) for delivering a predetermined amount of medication to the nasal epithelia. The system includes a container (110) containing a substance to be delivered into the nasal passages of a user, a nasal shaft (108) extending from the drug delivery system for placement in or around the nose of user, the nasal shaft being in fluid communication with a valve (124) of the container, and an oral shaft (106) , extending from the drug delivery system for placement in the mouth of a user. The nasal drug delivery system also comprises a pressure activated diaphragm trigger (114, 116, 118, 120) wherein application of pressure to the oral shaft triggers the release of a predetermined amount of a substance from the container to the nasal shaft . In use, a user inserts the oral shaft into his mouth and inserts the nasal shaft into or around his nose. Pressurizing the oral shaft which activates the trigger, results in releasing a predetermined amount of medicament from the container into the nasal shaft and into the nasal passage of the user.
Patent CA-2612594-A1 (CA)
Title: New computer
Inventor: VOON GERARD
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: A plug and play C: drive that can be interchanged between home, office or any other computers and other viewing devices, even with the television if the television has a console adaptor. There will also be modular expansion(s) of different sizes available. We also want to develop printers and other peripheral devices whose installed drivers are stored outside of the C: drive.   2 new printer types: 1. A printer that prints images and print onto clothing and faux tattoos and iron on.  2. A printer that delivers the latest or daily news plus possibility a news alert system.
Patent CA-2613163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STROBEL HEIKE
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for selecting nucleic acid molecules coding for proteins having phosphatase activity from a library of nucleic acid molecules that are to be analyzed.
Patent CA-2616658-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURKEY WILLIAM
IPC: B60Q3/30
Filed: 2007-12-27
Abstract: A passenger's seat (20) has a seat cushion (28) and a seat back (30) that can fold down onto the seat cushion. A storage module (34) is recessed into the rear of the seat back and can be conveniently accessed by a driver in a driver's seat (22) along side the passenger' seat when the passenger's seat's seat back is folded onto its seat cushion. The driver can also pull a storage bin (32) out from underneath the passenger's seat to access the interior of the bin.