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Patent CA-2520416-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrode assembly for tissue fusion
Inventor: HAMMILL CURT
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical forceps includes first and second opposing jaw members having respective tissue engaging surfaces associated therewith. The first and second jaw members are adapted for relative movement between an open position to receive tissue and a closed position engaging tissue between the tissue engaging surfaces to effect a tissue seal upon activation of the forceps. The first and second jaw members each include an electrode having a plurality of tissue engaging surfaces which define at least one channel therebetween. The plurality of tissue engaging surfaces of the first jaw member are substantially aligned with the plurality of tissue engaging surfaces of the second jaw member so as to impede fluid flow therebetween and force tissue fluid to flow within the at least one channel during the sealing process.
Patent CA-2523159-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for generating random numbers from astronomical events
Inventor: MANBER JEFFREY
IPC: G07C15/00
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: The invention discloses systems and methods for generating pure random numbers from astronomical events, such as cosmic radiation or solar events. The invention includes a detector (110), a logic circuit (120), memory (125), power supply (140) and a communication device (130). The detector may be, for example, a solar wind particle detector, an alpha ray detector, a gamma ray detector, or the like. The memory stores data from the detector. The communication device transmits the data. In addition, the logic circuit applies predetermined mathematical rules to the collected data to generate pure random numbers suitable for use in games of chance, horoscopes, astrology, sound or light displays, or other activities. In addition, the logic circuit may encrypt these random numbers before the numbers are transmitted to a receiving device.
Patent CA-2525302-A1 (CA)
Title: Multivalent inhibitors of serum amyloid p component
Inventor: KITOV PAVEL
IPC: C07D407/12
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: Novel glycerol cyclic pyruvate derivates were prepared and demonstrated to inhibit the binding of an immobilized D-proline derivative to serum amyloid P  component (SAP) have been prepared. As such, the compounds of the invention are useful for treating amyloidosis and diseases associated with amyloidosis, for example Alzheimer&supl;s disease and maturity onset diabetes mellitus.
Patent CA-2526074-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TROY WILLIAM M
IPC: C07C67/08
Filed: 2004-05-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'esters d'alkyle, ou, plus précisément, de méthylester, par exemple le biodiesel, à partir d'une source d'huile. Ledit procédé consiste à faire réagir simultanément les acides gras libres et les glycérides de la source d'huile avec le méthanol, sous une pression allant jusqu'à 500 psia, en esters d'alkyle d'acides gras. La conversion est catalysée par un acide à des températures comprises entre environ 80 ·C et environ 200 ·C.
Patent CA-2526450-A1 (CA)
Title: Hybrid video compression method
Inventor: KAROLY JOZSEF
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for compressing a digitally coded video frame sequence. In the method, a given frame is divided into blocks, and the information content of selected blocks is modified, relying on information contained in a neighbouring block or blocks (prediction), and the blocks are converted from spatial representation into frequency representation. The information content of the transformed blocks is encoded by arithmetic coding.  The efficiency of the coding is improved by various methods, such as dynamically partitioning the blocks into sub-blocks, or performing a compressibility analysis is the blocks before carrying out further transformations. The entropy coding uses a neural network to determine the parameters of the arithmetic coding. The frames are dynamically re-scaled, depending on available bandwidth and quality of the coded image.
Patent CA-2526796-A1 (CA)
Title: Method, system and computer program product for reference categorization and/or reference particulars mining
Inventor: O'BLENIS PETER ANDREW
IPC: G06F17/40
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for reference categorization and reference particulars mining is disclosed. The method for reference categorization is carried out in a computerized evaluation of references undertaking of the type in which questions including screening questions and sub-screening questions are posed to reviewers of the references. The method includes the step of accepting responses to the screening questions and the sub-screening questions. The responses are provided by the reviewers and recorded in a data store. The method also includes the step of excluding at least one of the references from the undertaking. The excluding of the reference is a result of at least one of the screening question responses. The method additionally includes the step of promoting a subset of the references from a screening level to a higher level.   The promoting of the subset is a result of at least another of the screening question responses. The method also includes the step of allocating at least one of the subset to an additional level. The allocating of the one of the subset is a result of at least one of the sub-screening question responses.
Patent CA-2528713-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif et methode de decoration d'objets
Inventor: BENETTON LORENZO
IPC: B41M5/382
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: Un dispositif comprend un moyen de support (7, 8) pour des objets (2) à décorer, un moyen de soupape (13, 17, 29, 33) fixé audit moyen de support (7, 8) et doté dun moyen dobturation (39a, 39b, 39c) actionnable pour ouvrir et/ou fermer un circuit (26, 27, 28) traversable par un fluide à partir dun, et/ou vers un, moyen denceinte placé autour desdits objets (2), ledit moyen dobturation (39a, 39b, 39c) étant propre à pouvoir être actionné seulement quand ledit moyen de support (7, 8) est situé dans une configuration préréglée (P, S, T). Le dispositif comprend en outre un moyen de cadre (7), placé pour supporter les objets (2) à décorer et associé au moyen de transport (8), ledit moyen de cadre (7) et ledit moyen de transport (8) étant configuré comme des unités distinctes dotées de moyens de coopération (43a, 43c, 47, 52) de façon à rendre possible le couplage réciproque et/ou le découplage desdites unités. Une méthode comprend laspiration de lair du moyen denceinte qui enveloppe les objets (2) à décorer dans une station de préparation, de transférer des groupes desdits objets (2) de ladite station de préparation (3) à une station de transit (4) et de prendre lesdits groupes de ladite station de transit (4) pour transporter lesdits groupes vers une station de chauffage (6).
Patent CA-2535649-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for the identification of irs protein kinase inhibitors or agonists
Inventor: ECKEL JUERGEN
IPC: G01N33/573
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the identification of an IRS  protein kinase inhibitor, comprising the steps of a) bringing into contact PKC-.zeta. with at least one IRS peptide comprising at least one PKC-.zeta.-Ser-phosphorylation site in the presence of at least one putative inhibitor, and b) measuring the phosphorylation of the PKC-.zeta.-Ser-phosphorylation site.
Patent CA-2535745-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-bacterial composition, especially for controlling gram-negative bacteria, comprising a peptide and an advantageously hydrophobic anti-bacterial agent
Inventor: ARRANZ VALERIE
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-bacterial composition, especially for controlling gram-negative bacteria, containing a combination of: a) at least one peptide of between 10 and 25 amino acid residues comprising: i) two positively charged domains with a neutral pH consisting of between 3 and 9 amino acid residues, at least two thirds thereof being cationic amino acids, ii) a group of two to three non-cationic amino acid residues located between said positively charged domains, iii) a group of between 0 and 10, preferably between 0 and 5, amino acid residues selected from the group comprising non-hydrophobic amino acids and positively charged amino acids, located at one of the terminal ends N or C of the peptide, a positively charged amino acid residue, however, not being directly adjacent to the positively charged domains; and b) at least one anti-bacterial compound.
Patent CA-2537101-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MISSON GREGORY CHARLES
IPC: A23C19/024
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: An apparatus for and method of processing cheese milk and producing cheese therefrom. The apparatus comprises a pair of vats 3, 9 each having an inlet 1, 16 and an outlet 15, 13. The outlet 15 of the first vat 3 is connected to the inlet 16 of the second vat 9 by a conduit 14. Preferably the second vat 9 is mounted lower than the first vat 3 to enable a gravity feed therebetween. A de-watering means 5 to remove whey as described below is provided between the two vats 3, 9, the de-watering means 5 being controlled by a pair of valves, 6, 7.  One valve 6 is provided in an exhaust 10 from the de-watering means 5 and the other valve 7 is provide between the de-watering means 5 and the second vat 9.  Both vats 3, 9 have stirring means, 4, 12 mounted therein. The stirring means 4 in the first vat 3 is designed and mounted to also tend to cut any coagulum that may form therein. The stirring means 12 in the second vat is designed and mounted to agitate and provided substantially no cutting of any coagulum that may form therein. In use a quantity of cheese milk is processed in the first vat 3 until a mixture including whey is formed. This is discharged to the second vat 9 via the de-watering means 5 which removes a required amount of whey from the mixture. The reduced whey mixture is further processed in the second vat 9 until is discharged for further downstream processing. The two stage process enables the each of the vats, 3, 9 to be prepared/cleaned for a further charging while the other vat is enabled in the cheese production.
Patent CA-2540992-A1 (CA)
Title: Shutoff valve assembly for a vent pipe
Inventor: MYATT DAVID JOSEPH
IPC: F16K3/26
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A shutoff valve assembly for a vent pipe of a tank comprising a valve and a housing is provided. The housing is adapted to retain one end of the valve while the other end is free to oscillate. The valve has a bore positioned along its longitudinal axis and is disposed in the vent pipe or the whistling vent of a tank. When the tank is in an upright position, the bore of the valve is aligned with the vent pipe opening to provide a continuous channel connecting the interior of the tank and the exterior thereof. In the event the tank is displaced from its upright position, the valve moves in response to gravity causing a misalignment of the bore of the valve and the vent pipe opening thereby cutting off the channel and thus preventing leakage of fuel.
Patent CA-2541428-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUST JACOB N
IPC: A01B73/02
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for use with an agricultural implement assembly that includes a support frame, a wing frame and a cylinder assembly that includes a cylinder and a rod, each of the support frame, wing frame, cylinder and rod being an assembly component, the rod moving relative to the cylinder between an unlatched position and a latched position as the support and wing frames move from an operating position toward a transport position, the apparatus comprising a first coupler supported by one of the assembly components and moving along a pathway as the wing frame moves from the operating position toward the transport position, a second coupler supported at least in part within the pathway by at least another of the assembly components, the second coupler operable to couple with the first coupler when the rod is in the latched position and a latch inhibiting member that is manually moveable between a latch inhibiting position and a latch enabling position, when in the inhibiting position, the inhibiting member inhibiting coupling between the first and second couplers so that rod movement with respect to the cylinder along the pathway is unrestricted by the couplers.
Patent CA-2544324-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THISSEN-ROE ANNE
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: An employee can be selected (e.g., employee job performance can be predicted) via a predictive model. Items presented as part of an assessment can be chosen according to which has greatest predictive power. The next item to be presented can be selected based on imputation of inputs to the predictive model for items not yet presented. Expected reduction in estimated output variance can be calculated.
Patent CA-2545122-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON WILLIAM
IPC: A41D1/08
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: Garments and garment sets are described that include a jacket having a powder skirt and trousers that can be attached to the powder skirt via at least one fastener. One embodiment of the invention includes a water resistant jacket, an elasticized powder skirt having at least two edges, the first of which is attached to the water resistant jacket, at least one fastener connected to the second edge of the powder skirt, water resistant trousers including a waist opening and two leg openings and at least one corresponding mating fastener connected to the trousers. The fastener and the corresponding mating fastener are constructed to detachably fix the powder skirt to the water resistant trousers. In several embodiments, the fastener and corresponding mating fastener are two mating zipper portions of standard length that can be combined to form a zipper irrespective of the garment size.
Patent CA-2546122-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for multiplexing control information onto a physical data channel
Inventor: MALLADI DURGA PRASAD
IPC: H04W4/20
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating control data for multiple physical data channels by transmitting control information for a first physical data channel on a physical control channel and combining the control information with information for a logical data channel and transmitting the combined information on a single physical data channel. In one embodiment, a method includes encoding and multiplexing data for a first data channel with control information for a second data channel, transmitting the multiplexed data on the first data channel, transmitting second data on the second data channel, and transmitting the control information for the first data channel on a control channel. The multiplexed data is then decoded using the control information from the control channel and demultiplexed. The demultiplexed control information for the second data channel is then used to decode the data on the second data channel.
Patent CA-2546141-A1 (CA)
Title: System to provide index and metadata for content on demand
Inventor: PARKER CHRISTIAN J
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A content on demand system includes logic to compose information about multiple audio and/or video streams into an audio and/or video stream format, and logic to communicate the information about multiple audio and/or video streams to a plurality of set top boxes.
Patent CA-2547169-A1 (CA)
Title: Shaving systems
Inventor: AVIZA GREGORY D
IPC: B26B21/40
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: A wet-shaving system can include an exfoliation member, the position of which is adjustable relative to a housing and/or handle portion of the wet-shaving system.
Patent CA-2547926-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NORGREN SUSANNE
IPC: C22C29/08
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cemented carbide cutting tool insert/button for mining and construction comprising hard constituents in a binder phase of Co and/or Ni and at least one surface portion and an interior portion in which surface portion the grain size is smaller than in the interior portion. The surface portion with the fine grain size has a lower binder phase content than the interior portion.
Patent CA-2550634-A1 (CA)
Title: Angled patch panel assembly
Inventor: LEVESQUE STEWART A
IPC: H01R35/00
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: An angled patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The angled patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The angled patch panel includes first and second patch panel elements that are angularly oriented with respect to each other. The transition from the first patch panel element to the second patch panel element is generally achieved in an apex region. The angled patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the first and second patch panel elements. Each of the flange members define a mounting face and an extension arm that is intermediate the mounting face and the patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the angled patch panel relative to the rack/console when the angled patch panel is mounted thereto.
Patent CA-2559424-A1 (CA)
Title: Stream generating apparatus and method of supplying frame sync signal used for stream generating apparatus
Inventor: SHIRATORI MASASHI
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A stream generating apparatus includes an acquirer which acquires from an external source a reference signal synchronized with the video signal, a self-driven counter which has a first count mode in which the number of clocks in the frame period is counted in synchronization with a reference signal acquired by the acquirer thereby to generate and supply a first frame sync signal to the first and second signal processing units, and a second count mode in which the number of clocks in the frame period is counted independently not in synchronization with the reference signal thereby to generate and supply a second frame sync signal to the first and second signal processing units, and a controller which switches a count mode between either from the first count mode to the second count mode or from the second count mode to the first count mode based on predetermined conditions.
Patent CA-2560628-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORD ANTHONY
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: A reagent management system for an automated biological reaction apparatus including as automated biological reaction apparatus including at least one reagent dispenser for applying a reagent to a sample, a memory device containing data for a reagent device selected from the group consisting of a reagent dispenser or a reagent kit used in the automated biological reaction apparatus, a host device comprising a processor and a host device memory connected to the processor, the host memory device including a reagent table, and a scanner for transferring the memory device data to the host device memory,
Patent CA-2560823-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIERA KAREN M
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2006-09-25
Abstract: A bag-in-box beverage container and dispenser is provided, incorporating an outer shell fabricated preferably from corrugated paperboard material, and a plurality inner liquid containing bags, fabricated from a suitable plastic material. The carton includes ready assembly features, as well as at least one internal ramp structure for prompting flow of liquid toward a plurality of dispensing apertures disposed in the outer shell. A recessed handle structure is also provided, as are alternative embodiments of the internal ramp structure.
Patent CA-2563171-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FISHER DANIEL J
IPC: B24D9/08
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: An attachment system for attaching an abrasive article, such as an abrasive sheet or disc, to a sanding tool includes an article having a first major surface including an attachment region with attachment material for attachment with an associated mating surface on the sanding tool, and a non-attachment region along at least a portion of an edge of the first major surface forming a sufficiently weak attachment with the associated mating surface to allow a user to grasp the abrasive article and separate the abrasive article from the sanding tool.
Patent CA-2563772-A1 (CA)
Title: Cement-based systems using plastification/extrusion auxiliaries prepared from raw cotton linters
Inventor: SCHWEIZER DIETER
IPC: B64C11/26
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A mixture composition of a cellulose ether made from raw cotton linters and at least one additive is used in a cement extrusion mortar composition wherein the amount of the cellulose ether in the cement extrusion mortar composition is significantly reduced. When this cement extrusion mortar composition is mixed with a sufficient amount of water and extruded to form an object with comparable or lower crack formation, the plastification and/or extrusion properties of the resulting wet mortar are improved or comparable as compared to when using conventional similar cellulose ethers.
Patent CA-2564005-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FILER CRIST
IPC: A61K31/473
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un nouveau groupe de dérivés d'apomorphine qui sont très appropriés en tant qu'agents de radioimagerie, suite à l'incorporation de radionucléides. Par le biais de la réaction des sites d'anneau D, les sites moins réactifs de l'anneau A d'apomorphine sont modifiés selon des manières antérieurement irréalisables.
Patent CA-2566069-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ORTIZ MARK S
IPC: A61B1/005
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for traversing a lumen, such as the gastrointestinal tract. The devices can include an elongate body having distally positioned tubing elements and proximally positioned control elements. The tubing elements are adapted for selective and independent radial expansion and contraction and longitudinal movement, such that movement of the tubing elements can drive the device through a lumen. In addition, the tubing elements can include a traction surface to reduce slippage.
Patent CA-2569748-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical tube assembly having a dry insert and methods of making the same
Inventor: LAIL JASON C
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: An optical tube assembly having at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert (14), and a tube. In one embodiment, the dry insert has a first layer and a second layer attached together with an adhesive. The dry insert also includes a plurality of particles having an average particle size of about 600 microns or less for inhibiting microbending. The first layer may be a polyurethane foam having an average cell size of about 1000 microns or less and the second layer is a water-swellable layer. The dry insert is disposed within the tube and generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide and the tube asembly can be a portion of a fiber optic cable.
Patent CA-2569850-A1 (CA)
Title: 5-amino-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,7,8-tetrahydro-2h-pyrido [2,3-d] pyrimidine derivatives and related compounds for the treatment of cancer
Inventor: HAYAKAWA KAZUHIDE
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pyrimidine compound represented by the following formula [I] wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease caused by undesirable cell proliferation, particularly an antitumor agent, which contains such compound.  The compound of the present invention has superior undesirable cell proliferation suppressing action, particularly, an antitumor action, and is useful as an antitumor agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer, antirheumatoid agent and the like. In addition, by the combined use with other antitumor agent such as alkylating agent, metabolism antagonist and the like, it can be a more effective antitumor agent.