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Patent CA-2642707-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOIACONO ROBERT
IPC: C21C5/35
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A direct smelting plant for producing molten metal from a metalliferous feed material using a molten bath based direct smelting process is disclosed. The plant includes a plurality of crane access zones that are outboard of a gas delivery main to enable solids injection lances to be removed from and replacement lances to be positioned in openings in a side wall of a direct smelting vessel. The plant also includes a plurality of crane access zones that are inboard of the gas delivery main to enable gas injection lances to be removed from and replacement lances to be positioned in openings in the side wall of the vessel.
Patent CA-2642903-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUNYAN MICHAEL H
IPC: B32B15/01
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A reactive foil assembly for the packaging and presenting of a reactive foil The reactive foil assembly comprising a reactive foil, a film, a flex circuit and an adhesive. The reactive foil is placed above the film such that a portion of the reactive foil does not overlap with the film. The flex circuit is also placed above the film such that the flex circuit is operably coupled to the reactive foil. The reactive foil assembly is placed over a surface such that the film adheres to the surface with the help of the adhesive. The reactive foil is ignited by an energy pulse provided by the power source and delivered by the flex circuit coupled to the power source. An exothermic reaction of the reactive foil is initiated, which provides a molten foil available for joining of two objects.
Patent CA-2642920-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KERF GERARD
IPC: B23C5/04
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: The tool (1) has a cylindrical supporting spindle (2) and a set of blades (3) with radial cutting edges. Two covers (8, 9) are respectively fixed to bases of the spindle to reinforce the fixing of the blades (3). Each blade is made of tungsten carbide, high speed or high resistance steel, diamond, ceramics or cermet. Each blade has a rectilinear base (4) inserted into a slot (5) that comprises shape same as that of the base. An independent claim is also included for a method for making a rotary carbide cutting tool.
Patent CA-2645474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM DONG SEOP
IPC: H01L31/0216
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: An antireflective coating for silicon-based solar cells comprising amorphous silicon carbonitride, wherein the amount of carbon in the silicon carbonitride is from 5 to 25%, a solar cell comprising the antireflective coating, and a method of preparing the antireflective coating.
Patent CA-2645741-A1 (CA)
Title: Water soluble .beta.-glucan, glucosamine, and n-acetylglucosamine compositions and methods for making the same
Inventor: HAN TZYY-JAN
IPC: C08B37/00
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: Glucosamine, N-acetylglucosamine and .beta.-glucan compositions suitable for human or animal consumption or use are disclosed. The glucosamine, N-acetylglucosamine and .beta.-glucan compositions are derived from fungal biomass containing chitin. Various methods of producing glucosamine, N- Acetylglucosamine and .beta.-glucan compositions are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2646542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOLOKH VLADIMIR
IPC: B23C5/20
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: The invention relates to tools for the machining of materials by milling. The invention provides an improved form for a rotary cutting tool such as a face end-mill, configured to extend tool life while increasing metal removal rates and reducing tool wear. The invention provides a face milling cutter, in the range 4 - 51mm diameter, for fast metal removal having a shank portion adjoining a cutting portion, the cutting portion terminating in a plurality of end cutting edges positioned substantially radially from the axis of the milling cutter, the end cutting edges being curved at least along part of their length as viewed facing the end of the milling cutter.
Patent CA-2650411-A1 (CA)
Title: Internal cone dental implant
Inventor: PADROS FRADERA ALEJANDRO
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: The invention relates to an internal cone dental implant, of the type that is provided with a blind axial hole comprising a troncoconical section having on its closed end an internally threaded area, designed to receive a dental prosthesis that is adapted to be solidly secured to the head of the implant. The blind axial hole comprises a polygonal prismatic section circumscribed inside the troncoconical section, which is adapted to position and fix the orientation of the prosthesis in relation to the implant, and the outside of the head of the implant comprises a first prismatic end section followed by a second troncoconical section inside which the first section is inscribed, forming an outer support area of the prosthesis. The invention also relates to an assembly consisting of a dental implant, a morphological auxiliary piece and a prosthesis.
Patent CA-2650467-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices, systems, and methods for shunting a circuit breaker
Inventor: HOLLAND THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: H01H71/40
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: [147] Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a bimetal restraint adapted to restrain a bimetal of a circuit breaker from deformation beyond a predetermined threshold during a short circuit event. In certain exemplary embodiments, the bimetal restraint can be adapted to act as a shunt during the short circuit event to transfer electrical energy from an electrical energy source to a load side of the circuit breaker.
Patent CA-2651650-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PALUNCIC ZDRAVKO
IPC: F16H55/08
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: Described is a lubricating device with at least one lubricating pinion (1) for applying a lubricant, in particular grease, which is for example fed through a lubricant line by a lubricant pump from a reservoir, to at least one gearwheel (2) or the like, wherein the lubricating pinion (1) has an outer toothing into which at least one lubricant outlet (8) opens out. The teeth (7) of the outer toothing of the lubricating pinion (1) have a shortened tooth flank profile in relation to an involute toothing, wherein the addendum (hk) and/or the width of the tooth flanks in the peripheral direction are reduced in a tooth flank section which is situated radially outside the reference circle.
Patent CA-2652180-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOUGLASS STEPHEN L
IPC: F03C99/00
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A thermo-magnetic actuator includes a chamber within a housing; a working fluid changing phase upon heating and in the chamber; an electrical heater for heating the working fluid; a piston rod slidable between a retracted position, retracted with respect to the housing, and an extended position extending outward of the housing; a spring biasing the piston rod toward the retracted position; an electromagnet at an end of the housing; and a ferromagnetic target assembly attached to the piston rod, sliding within the housing, and attracted toward the electromagnet, when an electrical current flows through the electromagnet, to maintain the piston rod in the extended position even if electrical power is no longer applied to the heater. Preferably, the position of the piston rod is detected by the actuator and electrical current flow to the electrical heater is terminated when the piston rod is detected at the extended position.
Patent CA-2652202-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HELLSTROM AKE ARVID
IPC: G01N23/20
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A dual sided sheet surface property sensor has the capability to simultan eously measure both sides of a moving sheet at the same location of the shee t on the top and bottom surfaces of the sheet. The energy directed to each s ide of the sheet may include UV, visible light, infrared, radio frequency, m icrowave, broadband, or X-ray. The sensor has a source and associated detect or on each side of the moving sheet and each source provides energy at a dif ferent modulation frequency and the associated detector is responsive only t o that frequency.
Patent CA-2656212-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAMBERT NOEL WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: B03D1/02
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A flotation cell for separating hydrophobic particles from hydrophilic particles uses a mixer (1) with an air inlet (8) and slurry feed (7) to form a bubbly mixture in a u-tube mixer (4, 5, 6) and feed the mixture into a separation vessel (2). Plant cost and operating efficiencies are optimised by gravity feed of slurry and admitting air at atmosphseric pressure. The separation vessel (2) has an upper inclined plate (9) which guides the froth layer (33) containing the hydrophobic particles to an overflow launder (11) without any significant turbulence or change in direction optimising the retention of hydrophobic particles in the froth, while the hydrophilic particles drop down in the liquid layer (34) guided along a lower inclined plate (24) to a tailings outlet (14).
Patent CA-2657060-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KENNEDY PATRICIA A
IPC: A47F7/28
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: A display includes a visual aspect and, in certain embodiments, a sampling aspect. The visual aspect displays items of visual interest to a consumer. Product samples are associated with the sampling aspect for dispensing to a consumer such that the consumer may sample the product. Upon depletion of the product samples, the display retains value as a visual display.
Patent CA-2659185-A1 (CA)
Title: Conductivity probe and dialysis machine comprising the probe
Inventor: ROSSI VINCENZO
IPC: G01R27/22
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: A probe (1) for measuring the conductivity of a solution comprises a hydraulic part and an electronic part; the hydraulic part comprises a conduit (2) in the shape of a double tuning fork having an inlet (3) and an outlet (4) for the solution whose conductivity is to be measured; the electronic part comprises an energizing toroidal coil (7) and a receiving toroidal coil (22), both fitted round the conduit (2); the receiving coil (22) is mutually concatenated with the energizing coil (7) through an electromagnetic flux (F) generated by the energizing coil (7) in the respective toroid (Tl) and through the solution circulating in the conduit (2); the probe (1) also comprises a feedback circuit (111) to keep the electromagnetic flux (F) constant.
Patent CA-2660255-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHIEFELBEIN JOHN P JR
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: An apparatus for flexibly restraining service loops in an oil derrick to prevent entangling of the loops, comprising a plurality of identical apparatus wherein each apparatus is positioned at different longitudinal level to restrain the service loops. Each apparatus is comprised of a plurality of interlocking units, wherein each unit is comprised of a central steel ring which is adhesively bonded to a braid of a service loop penetrating therethrough and exteriorly affixed to first and second interconnecting rings. A first flexible cable and second flexible cable connect the respective first and second interconnecting rings of the units of each apparatus. Therefore, the service loops are flexibly restrained to have a uniform path and bend radius when they travel longitudinally during operation of an oil well drilling machine, which results in reduction of damage of the service loops.
Patent CA-2662402-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRIMMEL STEFAN
IPC: C12P7/18
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one inorganic nitrate in a fermentation process for producing erythritol using a yeast strain of the species Moniliella as erythritol-producing microorganism, having the characterizing feature that the at least one inorganic nitrate acts simultaneously not only as main nitrogen source but also as pH regulator in the culture medium, and also relates to such an improved process for producing erythritol.
Patent CA-2665364-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAH SACHIN
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: A cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument is disclosed.  The cartridge assembly includes a channel, a cover, a staple cartridge and a knife. The channel includes a protrusion thereon. The cover is configured for mechanical engagement with the channel and includes a blocking member and a surface defining a plane. At least a portion of the blocking member is configured to move away from the plane upon contact with the protrusion.  The staple cartridge is configured for mechanical engagement with the cover.  The blocking member is configured to substantially prevent distal translation of the knife after the knife has been translated proximally past a predetermined position.
Patent CA-2668205-A1 (CA)
Title: 2-alkyl-indazole compounds for the treatment of certain cns-related disorders
Inventor: MAUGERI CATERINA
IPC: C07D401/06
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: 2-Alkyl-indazole compound and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts of acid addition, method and intermediates for preparing them, a pharmaceutical composition containing them and use of the latter. The 2-alkyl-indazole compound has the following general formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, X, Y, W, n, p, and m have the meanings stated in the description.
Patent CA-2668970-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JANKOVSKY THOMAS JASON
IPC: G08B21/18
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: A movable barrier that is at least partially counterbalanced by a spring is moved from a first position to a second position while substantially simultaneously monitoring at least one characteristic associated with moving the movable barrier to provide at least one monitored characteristic. The at least one monitored characteristic is compared to a predetermined criterion. When the at least one monitored characteristic does not meet the predetermined criterion, an alarm condition is set to indicate a failure of the spring.
Patent CA-2673142-A1 (CA)
Title: Electroactive polymers containing pendant pi-interacting/binding substituents, their carbon nanotube composites, and processes to form the same
Inventor: REYNOLDS JOHN R
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: A composition of matter comprises a polymer with a fully conjugated backbone or a conjugated block with a plurality of binding groups connected to the backbone by a linking moiety. The binding groups permit a non-covalent binding to a graphitic surface such as a carbon nanotube. A composition of matter where an electroactive polymer with binding groups connected to a conjugated backbone through a linking moiety is bound to carbon nanotubes. Such compositions can be used for a variety of applications using electroactive materials.
Patent CA-2673418-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KERAMIDAS PANAGIOTIS
IPC: A61P5/50
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising rosiglitazone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein said rosiglitazone has a median particle size diameter of about 5 microns to about 20 microns.
Patent CA-2675521-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTS PENELOPE
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: This invention discloses isolated populations of human cancer stem cells. Methods for characterizing, isolating and culturing human cancer stem cells are also disclosed. Uses for human cancer stem cells are provided.
Patent CA-2676451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIRD RAYMOND
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: The invention concerns a hairdresser's masking aid for masking selected strands of hair from other strands of hair while the selected strands are treated. The masking aid comprising at least two panels (10, 40) of flexible sheet material which are capable of being hinged apart to receive the selected strands and subsequently brought together to envelop the selected strands. At least one of the panels (40) comprises a substrate of a flexible and transparent plastics material (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) laminated over at least part of its area to a metal foil substrate (42). The plastics substrate is laminated to the said metal foil substrate by a laminating wax so that the resultant laminated sheet is capable of being deadfolded in a similar way as non-laminated aluminium foil.
Patent CA-2677422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACOBS JOHANNES ANTONIUS JOSEPH
IPC: D04H1/4291
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: The invention is directed to stretched polyolefin materials having an E-modulus of at least 17 GPa, preferably at least 20 GPa and a strength of at least 400 MPa, comprising a polyolefin and a nano-material, such as a nucleating agent, which material is obtainable by a process comprising a stretching step wherein the material is stretched at a stretch ratio of at least 16. The materials of the invention can be produced by a process comprising the steps of: providing a compound of a polyolefin material and a nano-material, e.g. a nucleating agent, wherein the nano-material is dispersed preferably on a molecular scale in the polyolefin material, extruding this compound, followed by a stretching step wherein the material is stretched to a total stretch ratio of at least 16.
Patent CA-2679577-A1 (CA)
Title: High temperature, controlled strength anaerobic adhesive compositions curable under ambient environmental conditions
Inventor: KONARSKI MARK
IPC: C08F283/12
Filed: 1998-07-01
Abstract: The present invention provides anaerobic adhesive compositions, reaction products of which demonstrate controlled-strength at ambient temperature conditions and enhanced resistance to thermal degradation at elevated temperature conditions. The compositions are (meth)acrylate- and/or polyorganosiloxane--based and may include one or more of a variety of other components, such as certain coreactants, a maleimide component, a diluent component reactive at elevated temperature conditions, mono or poly-hydroxyalkane components, and other components.
Patent CA-2684021-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for the preparation of an enantiomer of a tetracyclic benzazepine
Inventor: KEMPERMAN GERARDUS JOHANNES
IPC: C07D471/14
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of mirtazapine and tetracyclic analogous compounds having substantial enantiomeric excess of the R or S form. The invention further relates to a novel intermediate and its use for the preparation of mirtazapine having a substantial enantiomeric excess of the R or S form. The method comprising the steps of a: providing a carboxylic acid compound according to Formula (I) having a substantial enantiomeric excess of the R or S form, b: converting the carboxylic acid group of compound I into a ketone group, producing a ketone compound of Formula (II), c: optionally reducing ketone compound II with a mild reduction agent to form the intermediate hydroxy compound of Formula (III) and d: forming the mirtazapine of Formula (IV) by reduction of the ketone compound II or of the hydroxy compound III using a strong reduction agent.
Patent CA-2684168-A1 (CA)
Title: Surface cleaning head
Inventor: CONRAD WAYNE ERNEST
IPC: B08B13/00
Filed: 2009-10-30
Abstract: A surface cleaning head, such as an auxiliary cleaning head for a vacuum cleaner, has a rotary brush associated with a dirty air inlet and driven by an air turbine. A dirt tray is positioned in the airflow path downstream of the rotary brush. In one embodiment, the air turbine is in an air turbine chamber that is not downstream from the dirty air inlet.
Patent CA-2685751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GONINAN BRIEN EDWARD
IPC: B04C3/00
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: An assembly for water purification comprising a series of vessels which allows fluid to communicate therebetween via fluid supply lines. The assembly is arranged so as to generate a plurality of co operating vortices generated by fluid impact on formations disposed on an inner surface of the vessels to cause an ascending fluid flow to be deflected back in the direction of fluid flow thereby creating local vortices. Water exiting said vessels has higher purity that water entering the vessel.
Patent CA-2686116-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKINNER PHILIP
IPC: C10M159/22
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: A method of improving the compatibility of an overbased detergent with other additives in a lubricating oil composition. The method includes the step of the using a detergent have a degree of carbonation of greater than 85%.
Patent CA-2686619-A1 (CA)
Title: Conveyor
Inventor: MARSETTI SERGIO
IPC: B65G15/22
Filed: 2009-11-27
Abstract: A conveyor, preferably a belt conveyor, comprising: - a plurality of modules (1) disposed one following the other, - each of said modules comprising a frontal portion and a rear portion (2, 3), comprising a plurality of ends (4) for connecting the modules together, two parallel lateral walls (17), a load-carrying upper surface (15A) and a lower surface (15), - the ends (4) of one module intersecting at least partially with the end of the preceding and successive modules, - said module ends (4) including coaxially aligned apertures (5) adapted to receive a transverse pin (6) to removably connect said modules together, - said pin (6) comprising a cylindrically shaped first portion (7) extending into said apertures (5), - said pin (6) and said modules comprising means and counter-means (8, 9, 10, 11A, 11B) to removably prevent axial and rotational movements of said pin (6) when inserted through said apertures to connect two of said modules together, in which said pin (6) comprises end portions (30, 31) projecting from said lateral walls (17) of the conveyor module (1) and adapted to cooperate in guiding said conveyor along a predetermined path.
Patent CA-2686934-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POLLOCK DAVID
IPC: A23G9/28
Filed: 2008-06-23
Abstract: A shield for use with a cup is disclosed and comprises a tubular member having first and second open ends, the first end, in use, being disposed in close-fitting relation within the open end of said cup and the second end, in use, projecting out of said cup. The tubular member can have at least two axes for permitting said tubular member to fold into a flattened condition and can be constructed out of a compostable material, sheet material secured upon itself, recyclable plastic material or biodegradable material. The tubular member can be dimensioned such that, in normal use, the portion thereof projecting out of the cup captures substantially all of the splatter produced in the creation of a blended soft serve product.
Patent CA-2687034-A1 (CA)
Title: Genetically modified strains producing anthracycline metabolites useful as cancer drugs
Inventor: YLIHONKO KRISTIINA
IPC: C12P19/56
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: The invention refers to a microbial strain, which produces anthracycline metabolites at a titre of at least 0.5 g/l fermentation broth.
Patent CA-2687224-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for autonomously performing physiotherapic exercises
Inventor: BRACCI MARCO
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2008-05-26
Abstract: An apparatus for performing lumbar stretching treatments comprises a supporting structure where at least one electric motor vertically moves leg supporting members. A person that needs performing lumbar stretching treatments takes the right position at the apparatus and autonomously controls it powering the vertical movement of the leg supporting means which put into traction the lower section of the person's back. The apparatus may also be installed on specific beds having a lay surface horizontally translatable in order to improve the comfortable use of the apparatus.
Patent CA-2689575-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWEIS RAMZI F
IPC: A01N43/16
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: Compounds having the structure of Formula I1 including pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, are potent CETP (cholesterol ester transfer protein) inhibitors, and are useful for raising HDL-cholesterol, reducing LDL-cholesterol, and for treating or preventing atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis and its clinical consequences, coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and penpheral vascular disease, represent a truly enormous burden to the health care systems ofthe industrialized world In formula I, A-B is an arylamide moiety