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Patent CA-2447923-A1 (CA)
Title: Phosphore de thioaluminate presentant un co-activateur de gadolinium
Inventor: NAKUA ABDUL M
IPC: C09K11/77
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une mince couche de phosphore destinée à un dispositif électroluminescent, dans lequel le phosphore est sélectionné dans le groupe comprenant thioaluminates, thiogallates et thioindates présentant au moins un cation sélectionné dans des éléments des groupes IIA et IIB du tableau périodique des éléments. Le phosphore est activé par un lanthanide et co-activé avec du gadolinium. Le phosphore permet d'obtenir une luminance améliorée. L'invention concerne également un dispositif électroluminescent comprenant la mince couche de phosphore déposée sur un substrat. D'autres modes de réalisation concernent un dispositif électroluminescent dans lequel la mince couche de phosphore est adjacente à une mince couche de sulfure de zinc, de préférence comprise entre de minces couches de sulfure de zinc.
Patent CA-2448782-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydroponic growing unit
Inventor: ROY REJEAN
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: A hydroponic growing unit having a base shaped to hold liquid, the outer periphery of the base defined by an outer, vertical base wall. The unit has a vertical plant support wall forming a generally annular enclosure, the support wall mounted on the wall of the base to extend above the base and to enclose space above the base. There is at least one opening in the support wall providing access to the enclosed space and to the inner surface of the support wall. The opening is normally closed by at least one wall panel forming part of the support wall. The unit has vertical light means mounted in the center of the annular enclosure. Planting block support means are arranged on the inner surface of the support wall near the top and planting blocks, in which plants are planted, are mounted on the support means in a circle to have the plants face the central light means. A watering member is associated with each support means to provide water, pumped from the base, to the top of each block mounted on the support means.
Patent CA-2450537-A1 (CA)
Title: Dosing device in a tube filling machine
Inventor: HEITLINGER MARTIN HEINRICH
IPC: B65B1/00
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing device in a tube filling machine, comprisi ng a dosing chamber (13) embodied in a housing (11), said chamber having an inl et (14) and an outlet (15) for the medium which is to dosed. At least one adjustable dosing piston whose volume in the dosing chamber (19, 20) is adjustable is provided in addition to a control bushing (18) which is rotationably mounted in the housing, comprising at least one connecting channel (18b, 18c) which joins the inlet or the outlet to the dosing chamber when the control bushing is in a predetermined rotating position. The contro l bushing (18a) has a conical section which is sealingly arranged on a complementary conical section (12a) of the dosing chamber and which can be raised therefrom, in addition to an axial through hole (18d) wherein the at least one dosing piston is displaceably guided. At least one section of the dosing chamber is embodied on the side next to the wider end of the conical section of the control bushing, so that the conical sections are tensed against each other when the pressure in the dosing chamber is increased as a result of a movement in the dosing piston.
Patent CA-2450581-A1 (CA)
Title: Cardiovascular safety assay
Inventor: JURZAK MIREK ROMAN
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: The present invention provides assays and kits for the screening of test compounds for their capability to induce cardiotoxicity in a subject. Said assays and kits are based on the finding that the interaction of astemizole with the HERG potassium channel can be exploited to predict cardiotoxicity o f compounds during the development of new therapeutics and other agents.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2452075-A1 (CA)
Title: Sustained release delivery system
Inventor: MARTINOD SERGE R
IPC: A61P33/10
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A sustained release apparatus including at least one sustained release mini tablet implant;the or each mini tablet implant including a pharmaceutically active composition including at least one pharmaceutically active component; and a carrier therefor; the, or each implant together, being of significantl y reduced size and/or payload relative to an equivalent immediate release treatment.
Patent CA-2452643-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for production of foam-in-bag cushions
Inventor: KANE ERIC A
IPC: B29C44/18
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A system for heating and dispensing foam-in-bag packaging bags comprises a housing that rotatably supports a roll of a continuous web of interconnected foam-in-bag packaging bags, and at least one heater for heating bags to an elevated temperature prior to the bags being dispensed from the housing. A heated bag is dispensed and is detached from the web, and is then manipulated to mix foam precursor chemicals contained in separate compartments in the bag to begin a foam-forming reaction in the bag.
Patent CA-2454504-A1 (CA)
Title: Establishing a collect call through a packet based network
Inventor: SPONAUGLE JEFFREY B
IPC: H04L12/66
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing a collect call (Fig.1) originated through a packet based network (150) is provided. In accordance with various embodiments of the invention, a system is described that facilitates voice communication between a calling party and a called party while the costs of the communication are charged to the called party. In one embodiment, the called party is queried as to whether they wish to accept the costs associated with the pending voice communication session, prior to the two parties being placed in voice communication with each other. In another embodiment, services are provided for generating an electronic offer to participate in a voice communication session with a destination party, with the offer being contingent upon the satisfaction of a set of one or more offeror-stipulated conditions.
Patent CA-2455935-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIMBERGER SPENCER M
IPC: F16K31/46
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A system 12 and method are provided for controlling delivery of fluid product between one vessel, such as a portable vessel 32.mounted on a vehicle 30, and another vessel, with the one vessel including a manually operated product valve 14 for controlling delivery of product. The system includes an actuator 1 fa, a cam over lever 32, closure arm 36, and an actuator 10 with an electromagnet 53. The system may include a radio transmitter 50 and a vehicle mounted receiver 52.
Patent CA-2458713-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for producing a bale of bulk goods
Inventor: DE BAAT MARIUS CORNELIS
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: Device for compressing bulk goods into a bale, in view of packing it bale-shaped on a pallet, comprising an upright, tubular shaft having an upper end and a lower end, means for supplying bulk goods to a feed opening in the shaft, means placed below the lower end for supporting the bulk goods in the shaft, means for pressing the bulk goods present in the shaft downwards in order to compress said material into a bale, wherein the support means comprise a pressing table, having means for moving the pressing table between a position in which the bale is supported below the shaft and a position in which the bale is supported spaced sidewards from the shaft, wherein the device is furthermore provided with means for keeping a pallet below the shaft, in a position below the pressing table, and with means for discharging the pallet including the bale away from them.
Patent CA-2463340-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PALMA FLORENCIO NETO
IPC: F41H13/00
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: The virtually powered electro-muscular disruption apparatus comprises: single handheld electromechanical virtual battery charger interfaced to electronic voltage regulator and rechargeable battery to provide energy for the operation of electronic controls and a linear motor stator coil for projectile propulsion. A pistol like embodiment having distance to target measuring miniature laser and video camera in the muzzle, which is energized when the trigger is partially pressed, provides automatic microcomputer projectile propulsion speed control to the target and focused photo. A wireless rocket shaped shell electromagnetic projectile, having internal battery to power electronic pulsating high voltage for VP-EMD is internally triggered by impact; deployable barbed electrodes that cling to the target. On - off electrical discharge is optionally wirelessly remote controlled from the hand-held frame by a thumb-operated push-button; in addition a manual selector switch position for the application of VP-EMD either directly or by means of a telescopic extension; GPS and emergency wireless communications are other options.
Patent CA-2463513-A1 (CA)
Title: Bone compression devices and systems and methods of contouring and using same
Inventor: HEGGENESS MICHAEL H
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: The invention relates to bone compression devices and bone compression systems, and in particular, to bone compression devices and systems for use in connection with vertebrae. The bone compression devices and bone compression systems are disposed, or installed, along at least one bone to maintain the at least one bone in a desired spatial relationship. Broadly, the invention is directed to a bone compression device for placing in communication with at least one bone having a bone radius of curvature, the bone compression device comprising a plate having a pre-formed shape, a deformed shape, and at least one elastic shape therebetween, the pre-formed shape having a pre-formed radius of curvature less than the bone radius of curvature, the deformed shape having a deformed radius of curvature greater than the bone radius of curvature, and at least one of the at least one elastic shapes having an elastic radius of curvature that substantially corresponds to the bone radius of curvature. The invention is also directed to a bone compression system wherein the plate includes a string attached to each end of the plate and a tensioner for facilitating the movement of the plate from the pre-formed shape to the at least one elastic shape. Methods of maintaining a bone in a spatial relationship and methods of contouring the bone compression devices are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2465732-A1 (CA)
Title: Power estimation using weighted sum of pilot and non-pilot symbols
Inventor: SENDONARIS ANDREW
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: The invention is directed toward methods for estimating the power of a received signal encoded with both pilot and non-pilot symbols. The method may include separately accumulating the pilot symbols and the non-pilot symbols and then estimating signal power by calculating a weighted sum of the accumulated pilot and non-pilot symbols. In this manner, a more accurate estimate of the power of the received signal can be obtained.
Patent CA-2466364-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ERD HANS-THOMAS
IPC: B65D5/74
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a reclosable pouring element for applying to a multilayer composite packaging, particularly a parallelepiped-shaped cardboard/plastic composite packaging. The pouring element comprises a base body (1) and a pouring tube (3), which is joined in an articulated manner thereto as one piece and which is simultaneously designed as an opening element for puncturing the packaging wall of the packaging in a weakened zon e provided therefor. The invention also relates to a packaging provided for sa id pouring element. The aim of the invention is to create a reliable opening an d reclosing pouring element, which has a small overall height and is as user- friendly as possible in all regards for the consumer. To this end, the pouri ng tube (3) is joined via a surrounding flexible membrane (4) to the base body (1) and, when closed, is folded so that it rests flatly, whereby this flatly folded pouring tube (3) is pinched in a sealed manner between a clamping edg e (8) and a clamping crosspiece (10) of the base body (1).
Patent CA-2467582-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERMANSSON HARALD
IPC: B01D65/10
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for testing the efficiency of a cleaning procedure for a filter in a filtering system. After the cleaning procedure (21) of the filter, the filter pores contain a fluid (22). The system is pressurized (23), and a decay in pressure over a predetermined tim e period is measured (24). Based on the pressure decay, it is determined wheth er or not the cleaning procedure has been effective (25); a pressure decay smaller than a predetermined threshold value indicates that the cleaning procedure has not been effective.
Patent CA-2469334-A1 (CA)
Title: Gram positive bacteria preparations for the treatment of diseases comprising an immune dysregulation
Inventor: MARCHAL GILLES
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: Compositions comprising components prepared from Gram positive bacteria such as Gram positive facultative intracellular bacteria, for example mycobacteria, including extended freeze-dried killed Gram positive bacteria, their method of preparation and their use in humans and animals, for the prevention and/or the treatment of disorders comprising an immune dysregulation such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, allergy and tuberculosis.
Patent CA-2469994-A1 (CA)
Title: Juvenile vehicle booster seat kit
Inventor: BURBRINK PHILIP W
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A booster seat includes a high back juvenile seat configured to mount on a tiltable base. By adjusting the tilting orientation of the base relative to an underlying vehicle seat, a caregiver can control the orientation of the high back juvenile seat relative to the underlying vehicle seat.
Patent CA-2474182-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOULERNE PHILIPPE
IPC: H01P1/20
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: The present invention discloses a harmonic reflective tuner system consisting of a radio-frequency (RF) or microwave transmission line having a longitudinal axis, containing two harmonic resonators sliding on the central conductor, where the harmonic resonators are comprising a pair of identical RF slugs, mechanically attached together. The two harmonic resonators will reflect two harmonic frequencies of a base frequency F0. The harmonic reflective tuner of this invention has an input and output, said input being connected to the DUT trough a diplexer in parallel with the fundamental tuner.
Patent CA-2474571-A1 (CA)
Title: Procedes induisant la differentiation de monocytes en cellules dendritiques fonctionnelles et compositions d'immunotherapie
Inventor: EDELSON RICHARD LESLIE
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé induisant la différentiation de monocytes, contenus dans une quantité de sang extracorporel prélevée chez un patient, en cellules dendritiques fonctionnelles présentatrices d'antigène. Les monocytes sont induits à se différencier en cellules dendritiques par des forces d'activation qui résultent de l'écoulement des monocytes dans un canal en plastique, tel que celui que l'on trouve dans un appareil de photophorèse classique. Les cellules dendritiques fonctionnelles produites à partir de monocytes induits sont incubées avec des agents effecteurs de maladie apoptotiques ou inactivés afin d'augmenter la présentation d'au moins un antigène responsable de la maladie exprimée par les agents effecteurs de maladie. La figure 1 représente un graphique représentant la production à la fois de cellules dendritiques présentatrices d'antigène et de cellules T apoptotiques suivant l'incubation nocturne de sang exposé au 8-MOP et à des ultraviolets A. L'invention concerne aussi des compositions comprenant de cellules dendritiques dérivées de monocytes induits et des compositions comprenant de telles cellules dendritiques incubées avec des agents effecteurs de maladie destinées à être utilisées dans un traitement d'immunothérapie.
Patent CA-2474792-A1 (CA)
Title: Voice detection and discrimination apparatus and method
Inventor: PETTERSEN ODD KR SLZERO
IPC: G10L25/78
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: An apparatus and a method of voice detection and discrimination apparatus for controlling a voice operated system. A protective ear terminal element (1, 2) in the apparatus protects the ear by providing acoustic attenuation. An inner electroacoustic transducer element (M2) on an inner side of the ear terminal element (1, 2) detects a first acoustic field and provides a first electronic signal representing the first acoustic field. An outer electroacoustic transducer element (M1) on an outer side of the ear terminal element (1, 2) detects a second acoustic field and provides a second electronic signal representing said second acoustic field. An electronics unit (11, E3) is connected with said electroacoustic transducer elements (M1, M2) and comprises first comparison means (27) for comparison of said first and second electronic signals to obtain the difference between said two electronic signals. The electronics unit (11, E3) also comprises a second comparison means (28) for comparing said difference with given criteria. Output means (13, E12) connected to the electronics unit (11, E3) provides an output signal depending on said second comparison. The output signal is an input signal to the voice operated system (29).
Patent CA-2476079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOWSER LINDA J
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une composition thermodurcissable comprenant un mélange particulaire, solide d'un matériau filmogène capable de co-réagir, ce matériau possédant des groupes fonctionnels et un agent de réticulation possédant au moins deux groupes fonctionnels réagissant avec les groupes fonctionnels du matériau filmogène. L'agent de réticulation comprend un copolymère possédant au moins 30 % en moles de motifs structuraux alternés d'un résidu d'un monomère donneur et d'un résidu d'un ou plusieurs monomères accepteurs acryliques. La composition thermodurcissable peut recouvrir un substrat par coalescence de façon à former un film continu et à durcir la composition. La composition thermodurcissable peut être incluse partiellement dans une composition de revêtement composite multi-composant comprenant une éventuelle couche primaire, une couche de base déposée à partir d'une composition filmogène pigmentée et une couche supérieure transparente appliquée sur la couche de base, soit la couche de base, soit la couche supérieure transparente, soit les deux étant déposées à partir de la composition thermodurcissable.
Patent CA-2476741-A1 (CA)
Title: Compact rotary compressor
Inventor: BUNCH RICK L
IPC: F04C29/00
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A compact rotary compressor having a motor with a stator and a rotor wherein the rotor includes an integrally formed part defining an internal compression chamber and an integrally formed vane extending radially inwardly within the compression chamber. A roller is rotatably mounted and eccentrically disposed within the compression chamber with the vane being engaged with the roller whereby rotation of the rotor also rotates the roller. The rotor and roller may each be mounted on a stationary shaft. End plates located on the opposite axial ends of the rotor seal the compression chamber and one of the ends plates may be rotatably mounted on a stationary support structure. One of the end plates may also include a discharge valve assembly and noise attenuation chamber as part of a discharge fluid line providing communication between the compression chamber and a passageway located within the stationary shaft.
Patent CA-2477187-A1 (CA)
Title: System for building interactive calculations on web pages
Inventor: MCAULEY GRANT
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A system for building interactive calculations on web pages, comprising a central processor for executing program instructions stored on computer readable media, interfaces in communication with the central processor, one or more computer readable media in communication with the central processor containing program instructions for executing a manager object for controlling the interaction of objects, one or more than one calculation objects (26, 28) in communication with the manager object, one or more than one input objects (14, 16, 18) controlling the model parameters, one or more than one output objects (20, 22, 24) displaying values of calculated variables, wherein the manager object, each of the input objects, and each of the output objects are coded with no model specific information, and model specific information is communicated through the manager object by parameter or variable name.
Patent CA-2478825-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition a proprietes gelifiantes destinee a la delivrance prolongee de substances bio-actives
Inventor: LEROUX JEAN-CHRISTOPHE
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition thermosensible sous forme liquide contenant un liquide organique hydrophobe, une substance organogélatrice dont les molécules ont la capacité de se lier entre elles pa r liaisons de faible énergie, et une substance bioactive, qui passe sous forme d'organogel lorsqu'elle entre en contact avec un liquide physiologique, lors de son administration à un corps animal, en particulier l'homme.
Patent CA-2480055-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for managing a patient treatment program
Inventor: URQUHART JOHN
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for managing a patient treatment program including a prescribed dosing regimen. The system and meth od develops and/or makes use of a pharmacokinetic model and a pharmacodynamic model and the monitored adherence of the patient to determine if and when testing should be performed. The system and method further determines if the prescribed dosing regimen should be adjusted, based upon a comparison of the results of the one or more tests and the results predicted by the one or mor e models.
Patent CA-2481025-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAVLIR TANYA
IPC: A61K47/22
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une tablette à mâcher sapide décrite dans la description et servant à l'administration orale de dihydrochlorure de cetirizine. La préparation est rendue plus sapide du fait de l'incorporation d'un aromatisant au goût de raisin et d'un aromatisant au goût de vanille.
Patent CA-2481539-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN A
IPC: F04D15/00
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: A downlink system that includes at least one mud pump for pumping drilling fluid from a drilling fluid storage tank to a drilling system, a standpipe in fluid communication with the mud pump and in fluid communication with the drilling system, and a return line in fluid communication with the drilling system for returning the drilling fluid to the drilling fluid storage tank is provided. A drilling fluid modulator may be in fluid communication with at least one of the group consisting of the standpipe and the return line.
Patent CA-2482053-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible panel
Inventor: THORNE MICHAEL B
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: The flexible panel is made of juxtaposed rectangular bars each having holes extending transversely therein and elastic cords threaded through these holes for keeping the bars closely positioned side-by-side. Adjacent bars have a shiplap joint there between comprising a first notch in the top surface and the first side surface of a first bar, and a second notch in the bottom surface and the second side surface of the second bar, wherein these notches have overlapping horizontal surfaces. In another aspect of the present invention, each hole along the shiplap joint is made of two separable cylindrical grooves facing each other and forming a closed cylindrical wall when the shiplap joint is integral and a separable segment when the shiplap joint is pulled apart.