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Patent CA-2613942-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEITZMANN HAROLD A
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a wireless communication system for use with a blood pressure monitor system. The wireless communication system includes a portable unit that connects to a typical pressure transducer and a monitor interface unit that connects to a typical vital signs monitor. The portable unit obtains a pressure reading from the transducer by providing an excitation voltage to the transducer, then wirelessly transmitting the pressure data to the monitor interface unit. The monitor interface unit measures the excitation voltage supplied by the vital signs monitor to supply the pressure reading in a format recognizable by the vital signs monitor.
Patent CA-2615026-A1 (CA)
Title: Driving surface configuration for hand tools
Inventor: WU ARTHUR
IPC: B25B13/08
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A wrench includes a handle and an open-end with two jaws and each jaw has a driving surface. Each driving surface has a contacting area and two yielding areas. The contacting area is located between the two yielding areas and includes a contact portion and two notches. The contact portion is located between the two notches, and two extension areas each are connected between the yielding area and the notch corresponding thereto. A corner is formed at a joint area of the contact portion and an inside of the notch so as to bite a rounded fastener head. The contact portions are matched with straight sides of a normal fastener head.
Patent CA-2615758-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel substituted azetidinones
Inventor: PFEFFERKORN JEFFREY ALLEN
IPC: C07D205/08
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: Novel azetidinones and pharmaceutical compositions are described, as are the methods of using such compounds and compositions to treat subjects, including humans, suffering from hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and atherosclerosis.
Patent CA-2618194-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RASMUSSEN JAN NOERAGER
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: An assembly (1) for dispensing beverage comprises a pressure chamber (4) with a lid (5) comprising an opening (19) for a dispensing line (18). A dispensing line channel (7) has a first end (20) in a tower (10) and a second end arranged in connection with a cooling chamber (2). The pressure chamber (4) is further adapted during operation to accommodate a beverage container (14), wherein the assembly (1) comprises means for aligning the opening (19) of the lid (5) with the opening (8) of the second end of the dispensing line channel (7) so that the opening (19) of the lid (5) can be used as a guiding element for the dispensing line (18).
Patent CA-2618434-A1 (CA)
Title: Piston pour pompe a tiges
Inventor: FORD MICHAEL BRENT
IPC: F04B47/12
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: Un piston possède une extrémité nord, une extrémité sud et une région centrale entre les deux. Un premier épaulement à angle vers le nord est fourni à proximité de lextrémité nord, pour capter les solides et les empêcher dendommager lextérieur du piston sous lépaulement et potentiellement dautres composants de la pompe. Dans un mode de réalisation, les premier et second épaulements à angle vers le nord sont fournis à proximité de lextrémité nord. Les premier et second épaulements à angle vers le sud peuvent être fournis à proximité de lextrémité sud, rendant le piston réversible quand lextrémité nord est usée. Le piston peut être constitué de régions séparables, avec des duretés différentes. Dans un mode de réalisation, les épaulements peuvent fournir un diamètre extérieur conique pour le piston.
Patent CA-2619136-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUANDI EVELYN
IPC: C07F7/28
Filed: 2008-02-06
Abstract: Processes for making organic pigments useful in imaging members, specifically for pigments that after further polymorphic conversion may be used in a charge generating layer of an imaging member. More specifically, there are described processes for producing titanyl phthalocyanine (TiOPc) in high yields using tetrahydronaphthalene as reaction solvent, such as TiOPc Type I. This pigment can be successfully converted to a high sensitivity crystal form useful as charge generating pigment in an imaging member.
Patent CA-2620820-A1 (CA)
Title: Source-adaptive video deinterlacer
Inventor: ADAMS DALE
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A method is described for deinterlacing an interlaced video stream. The method includes detecting an occurrence of groups of adjacent fields that are derived from a common original image frame source, and merging field pairs of the interlaced video stream to create a non-interlaced video stream output.
Patent CA-2621807-A1 (CA)
Title: Biomimetic water membrane comprising aquaporins used in the production of salinity power
Inventor: JENSEN PETER HOLME
IPC: B01D61/00
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of aquaporin containing membranes in the production of salinity power. The membranes are preferably lipid bilayers incorporating reconstituted aquaporin channels, e.g. entrapped between porous support materials, or alternatively enclosing a highly hydrophobic porous support material. Also disclosed is a salinity power plant.
Patent CA-2623343-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAMBERT NOEL WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: G01N9/00
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of online analysis of mineral waste content of a slurry in a mineral separation process, said method including the steps of: measuring the density of said slurry (10); measuring the concentration of solids in said slurry (12); calculating the density of solids in said slurry from said slurry density and said solids concentration (20);  and calculating said mineral waste content from said solids density (22). The present invention also provides an online analyser for mineral waste content of a slurry in a mineral separation process.
Patent CA-2623783-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOW THOMSON SAU LUN
IPC: A47L13/34
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: Hand-held scouring apparatus for cleaning grills includes a novel mounting fixture for holding scouring pads of wound wire construction to provide extended useful life for the scouring pads. A clamping member has a frusto-conical face intersecting with an annular face from which a plurality of points extend, the frusto-conical face, annular face and points engaging the pad and clamped by a screw fastener extending centrally through the pad to a base
Patent CA-2625065-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLHOUN FREDERICK LESLIE
IPC: C08G63/199
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: Polyester compositions having desirable injection molding properties and that retain good crystallization rates and natural stretch ratio characteristics are described. These polyesters are suitable for the manufacture of beverage containers, bulk continuous filaments, and other articles that can benefit from such improved properties.
Patent CA-2626476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUENG THOMAS MARTIN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A control for a multisensory apparatus comprises means for detecting a number of lights connected to the control. The control further includes means responsive to the detecting means for operating the light(s) connected to the control in either of first and second different modes of operation in dependence upon the detected number of lights connected thereto. Still further, the control includes means for actuating an active material dispenser.
Patent CA-2626971-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for valuing a venture
Inventor: VACANTE NANCY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: A business planning and project facilitation method, program, and system for a new or existing venture is provided. Default values based on data retrieved from a knowledge database according to user-provided venture estimate information, are provided to the user. The user can enter additional information based on the user's estimate of a value for the venture to supplement and/or override at least one default value of the plurality of provided default values provided by the system. Based on the default value information and the user estimate information, a business plan customized for the venture is reported to the user. The database has information specific to a local business environment and detailed information about the industry of the target venture, including for example, ambulatory surgery centers and facilities, such as endoscopy. System, method and program storage device for providing valuation of a new or existing venture is also provided.
Patent CA-2628188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARK IN-SIK
IPC: G11B7/24038
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: An optical disc is manufactured under a uniform condition by forming grooves and lands on the entire surface of the disc. The optical disc is configured to obtain a reliable reproduction signal, and the grooves and lands are formed on a lead-in area, a user data area and a lead-out area of the optical disc. Since the same manufacturing condition can be adopted in mastering discs, the yield can be enhanced and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
Patent CA-2628459-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for producing ultrafine powders based on polyamides, ultrafine polyamide powders and their use
Inventor: LORTZ WOLFGANG
IPC: C09D177/00
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: Process for preparing ultrafine powders based on polyamides by contacting polyamides having a relative solution viscosity ηrel in the range from 1.5 to 2.0, measured in 0.5% m-cresol solution at 25° C., with an alcoholic medium in the presence of inorganic particles suspended therein under the action of pressure and/or temperature to generate an at least partial solution, and then precipitating the polyamide from the at least partial solution; the resulting ultrafine polyamide powders have a specific BET surface area of 5-100 m2/g; a fineness d50 of less than 70 μm; an apparent density AD from 250 to 1000 g/l; and a particle content of 0.1 to 80% by weight of inorganic particles based on the total weight of the polyamide powder; which powders are equally suitable for coatings and for mouldings and components with improved mechanical properties.
Patent CA-2628968-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIEGEL NEAL A
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A method for the detection of compounds, including biological macromolecules and cells, using changes in Raman spectroscopic properties upon binding of at least one analyte binding partner. The method comprises contacting at least one analyte with at least one analyte binding partner, binding at least one analyte to at least one analyte binding partner to form a complex, and detecting the complex using the change in Raman light scattering.
Patent CA-2632761-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HABIB LANRE
IPC: A41D13/01
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: The Slow, Stop High Visibility Work Glove, is a glove that will aid in Saving many lives, mainly because of the High Visibility material that the glove consists of:   With this invention, the users would simply extend their arms out for the on coming Motorists to Slow down, and for the Stops side of the glove, they would place their palm Up, to stop traffic. This glove adds additional safety to everyone who uses it.
Patent CA-2634411-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAVANTERI MARCELLO
IPC: F24S23/79
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a photovoltaic device (1) and a corresponding plant, of the kind comprising a plurality of photovoltaic panels (3), for transforming the incident solar radiation in direct electric current, at least one reflecting surface (2) and a reflecting focal element (8) for concentrating the incident solar radiation, positioned on a frame (4) supported by a support (5) having an electromechanical tracking system (7), in azimuth and/or in elevation, of the direction of origin of the solar rays, wherein said reflecting focal element (8) is further provided with shuttering means of the incident radiation on said reflecting focal element (8) and reflected by said reflecting focal element to said photovoltaic panels (3).
Patent CA-2634711-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COMRIE DOUGLAS C
IPC: B01J20/02
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: Sorbent compositions for coal contain nitrogenous components that reduce the level of mercury and/or sulfur emitted into the atmosphere upon combustion.  The sorbent compositions are added directly to the fuel before combustion;  directly into the fireball during combustion; are added to the fuel before combustion and into the flue gas post combustion zone; or are added completely into the flue gas post combustion zone, preferably where the flue gas temperature is at least 500~C. The sorbent compositions comprise a source of nitrate ions, a source of nitrite ions, or a combination of nitrate and nitrite sources. The sorbents are added as solids or as solutions in water. In various embodiments, the sorbent compositions further comprise a source of halogen such as bromide.
Patent CA-2635519-A1 (CA)
Title: Concentrate of polyfunctional compounds usable for the preparation of foamed polyester materials
Inventor: TABACCHIERA ALESSANDRO
IPC: C08L23/06
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A masterbatch composition comprising an aromatic polyester resin, a polyolefin and a polyfunctional compound selected from the dianhydrides of tetracarboxylic aromatic and /or aliphatic acids and the polyepoxidic compounds, wherein the polyester resin and the polyfunctional compounds are omogeneously dispersed as solids in a matrix formed by the polyolefin, as domains of average particle size less than 800 µ. The masterbatch is prepared by milling polyester resins and polyolefin granules to obtain powders having average particle size of less than 200µ, and the powders are therafter homogeneously mixed.
Patent CA-2636735-A1 (CA)
Title: Engine compartment shielding
Inventor: DE CIUTIIS HERMANN
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2007-01-13
Abstract: A lightweight engine compartment shielding (1) is suitable for increasing the passenger's acoustic and climatic comfort. This compartment shielding is mounted on to the car body of the engine compartments and completely covers the engine compartment in one part or in several partitions. The compartment shielding (1) is build up as a self-supporting double- walled assembly comprising an upper-shell (2), an under-shell (3) and an airspace (5) in between.
Patent CA-2638865-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for targeting relt
Inventor: DIXIT VISHVA
IPC: G01N33/564
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: Anti-RELT monoclonal antibodies, and methods for using the antibodies, are provided. Methods of using RELT polypeptides and nucleic acids in modulating immune cell development and in modulating cytokine production are also provided.
Patent CA-2640109-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of treating subterranean formations with heteropolysaccharides based fluids
Inventor: LIN LIJUN
IPC: C09K8/70
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating subterranean formations with rapidly hydratable treatment fluids based upon heteropolysaccharides. In particular, the invention relates to treatment methods with fluids containing a heteropolysaccharide, aqueous medium, and an electrolyte, wherein the fluids may further include a gas component, a surfactant and/or an organoamino compound. The fluids exhibit good rheological properties at elevated temperatures, and unusually rapid hydration rates which allows utilizing such fluids without the need of hydration tanks.
Patent CA-2640481-A1 (CA)
Title: Antenne a polarisation circulaire ou lineaire
Inventor: GARREAU PHILIPPE
IPC: H01Q21/24
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne une antenne produisant un diagramme de rayonnement de révolution autour d'un axe géométrique (X) et présentant un maximum de rayonnement dans un plan perpendiculaire à la direction dudit axe X incluant un fil d'alimentation (100) s'étendant le long dudit axe (X) d'une première extrémité (5a) situé au niveau d'une surface conductrice formant plan de masse (300) de l'antenne vers une seconde extrémité (5b) alimentant un ensemble (200) de N brins rayonnants, N étant un entier caractérisée en ce que elle inclut également au moins une tige de retour à la masse des brins, ladite tige reliant un des brins rayonnants de l'ensemble (200) au plan de masse (300).
Patent CA-2641714-A1 (CA)
Title: Transbuccal plate holding cannula
Inventor: CICCONE PAUL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a transbuccal plate holding cannula used in osteofixation procedures. The transbuccal plate holding cannula of the present invention can be releasibly secured to a bone plate such that tools and fasteners may be passed through the plate holding cannula in order to secure the bone plate to a bone.
Patent CA-2642774-A1 (CA)
Title: Articulation and firing force mechanisms
Inventor: VIOLA FRANK J
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: There is provided a surgical instrument incorporating driving force mechanisms capable of transmitting a driving force through an articulated section of the surgical instrument. In one embodiment, a series of racks connect with a transfer gear to pass forces around the articulated section. In an alternative embodiment a series of cable sections and wheels or pulleys are provided to transmit a driving force through the articulated section of the surgical instrument.
Patent CA-2643933-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for the connection of strips
Inventor: SOHL RALF-HARTMUT
IPC: B23K37/04
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for clamping, cutting, and joining strips to a continuous strip. Said device comprises a clamping device (125), a cutting device (155), and a joining device (195). The clamping device, cutting device, and joining device are kinematically coupled to each other.
Patent CA-2646818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENGELBART ROGER W
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: Selon l'invention, une matière grossière déposée sur un substrat au cours de la fabrication d'un article composite est inspectée par un système incorporant un ensemble de vision. L'ensemble de vision comprend une source de lumière surfacique, un générateur de raie, un capteur et un processeur d'images. La source de lumière surfacique illumine une surface de la matière grossière. Le générateur de raie génère une raie d'illumination en travers de la surface. Le capteur saisit une image de la surface. Le processeur d'images analyse l'image obtenue. Le processeur d'images est conçu pour identifier des débris sur la matière grossière suite à l'activation de la source de lumière surfacique et pour identifier des anomalies de placement suite à l'activation du générateur de raie.
Patent CA-2647772-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURA RODOLFO
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: The invention consists of a communication system that relays a satellite signal inside railway tunnels and relays the signals transmitted inside said tunnels towards the satellite, in such a way as to assure to vehicles transiting inside the tunnels a perfect transmission and reception quality even in the absence of satellite visibility. The system is based on a fixed terminal, for gallery illumination, connected to a fixed satellite station, and on a mobile terminal installed on the vehicle, connected to a mobile satellite terminal. The system automatically effects a switching action between satellite channel and radio channel in the tunnel, and vice versa, to assure the continuity of the vehicle-satellite connection. The system finds elective application for railway vehicles.
Patent CA-2649061-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOOLEY JOSEPH
IPC: B29C48/495
Filed: 2001-07-03
Abstract: A tubular, multilayer film comprises a central barrier layer and a pair of adhesive layers on opposite sides of the central barrier layer. The adhesive layers completely cover the central barrier layer. Opposing edges of the central barrier layer overlap longitudinally along the tubular, multilayer film. The total thickness of the central barrier layers in the overlapping portion is substantially the same as the thickness of the central barrier layer in the non-overlapping portion. The tubular, multilayer film also includes inner and outer surface layers. The inner surface layer extends completely around the interior of the tubular, multilayer film, and the outer surface layer extends completely around the exterior of the tubular, multilayer film.
Patent CA-2649379-A1 (CA)
Title: Systemes et procedes de chauffage utilisant des alliages a haute resistance
Inventor: SCHNEIBEL JOACHIM HUGO
IPC: C22C38/58
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: L'invention porte: sur des alliages à haute résistance dont l'un comporte du chrome, du nickel, du cuivre, du manganèse, du silicium, du niobium, du tungstène et du fer; sur un système de chauffage comprenant une enceinte faite au moins en partie d'un matériau contenant au moins un des alliages métalliques; et sur un système de réchauffage de formations souterraines comportant un élément tubulaire fait au moins en partie d'un matériau contenant au moins un des alliages métalliques.
Patent CA-2650894-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UEYAMA MUNETSUGU
IPC: C23C16/40
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a superconducting thin film material (1) having excellent characteristics such as high JC and high IC, which can be produced at low cost. The superconducting thin film material (1) comprises a metal textured substrate (10) and an oxide superconducting film (30) formed on the metal textured substrate (10). The oxide superconducting film (30) comprises a physically deposited HoBCO layer (31) formed by physical deposition and a metal organic deposited HoBCO layer (32) formed on the physically deposited HoBCO layer (31) by metal organic deposition.
Patent CA-2651649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIESTER MARKUS
IPC: H01L23/498
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: In a method for fixing an electronic component (3) on a printed circuit board (2), and contact-connecting the electronic component (3) to the printed circuit board (2), the following steps are provided: - providing the printed circuit board (2) having a plurality of contact and connection pads (8), - providing the electronic component (3) having a number of contact and connection locations (5) corresponding to the plurality of contact and connection pads (8) of the printed circuit board (2), with a mutual spacing reduced in comparison with the spacing of the contact and connection pads (8) of the printed circuit board (2), and ~ arranging or forming at least one interlayer (4) for routing the contact and connection locations (5) of the electronic component (3) between the contact and connection pads (8) of the printed circuit board (2) and the contact and connection locations (5) of the electronic component (3). A method for producing an interlayer (4) for routing and a system having a printed circuit board (2) and an electronic component (3) using the interlayer (4) for routing are also provided.
Patent CA-2651718-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et dispositif d'imagerie a courant de foucault pour la detection et la caracterisation de defauts enfouis dans des structures complexes
Inventor: LE DIRAISON YOHAN
IPC: G01R33/032
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: Ce procédé d'imagerie à courant de Foucault comprend les étapes consistan t à : - positionner (72) à proximité d'une zone large d'inspection un dispos itif de mesure de champ magnétique de surface, - générer (74, 92) un champ m agnétique excitateur global sur la zone d'inspection observation, - mesurer (76, 84) en surface un champ magnétique résultant, sous la forme d'images. - traiter (90) les images. L'étape de génération (74, 82) consiste à générer un ensemble d'au moins deux formes d'onde de champ magnétique excitateur; l' étape de mesure (76, 86) consiste à mesure un ensemble de configurations de champ magnétique résultant sous la forme d'images; l'étape de traitement (90 ) des images par combinaison permet de détecter les défauts et de déterminer leur emplacement et leur type.