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Patent CA-2485898-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHIMIN CHEN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for gathering and analyzing consumer preference is disclosed. The method includes steps of providing offers; collecting consumer preference for the offers and analyzing the consumer preference by ranking the preference and applying pre-defined policy functions to obtain the most preferable specification with respect to the consumer preference; proposing new offers or updating offers according to the analysis result if appropriate and contacting relevant consumers; or collecting preference for the new offers, or updated offers.
Patent CA-2487236-A1 (CA)
Title: Qm-7 and qt-6 cells transfected with mutant cell surface expressed channel receptors and assays using the transfected cells
Inventor: DE VIVO MICHAEL
IPC: C12N5/08
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: The present invention relates e.g., to QM-7 or QT-6 cells comprising a heterologous mutant nicotinic .alpha.7 acetylcholine receptor and/or a nucleic acid encoding it, or a fragment or variant thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the mutant nicotinic .alpha.7 acetylcholine receptor subunit has a mutation in the M2 domain. QM-7 and QT-6 cells of the invention are useful for, e.g., assays such as high throughput assays that measure the influx of cations, such as Ca++ ions, into a cell. Such assays can be used, e.g., to identify agents that modulate the expression and/or activity of a mutant cell-surface-expressed channel receptor (e.g., the nicotinic .alpha.7 receptor), and which thus modulate, e.g., among other functions, processes involved in the central nervous system, such as learning and memory.
Patent CA-2487604-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIGNEY JOSEPH D
IPC: F01D5/14
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a method for repairing a coated high pressure turbine blade, which has been exposed to engine operation, to restore coated airfoil contour dimensions of the blade, is disclosed. The method comprises providing an engine run high pressure turbine blade including a base metal substrate made of a nickel-based alloy and having thereon a thermal barrier coating system. The thermal barrier coating system comprises a diffusion bond coat on the base metal substrate and a top ceramic thermal barrier coating comprising a yttria stabilized zirconia material. The top ceramic thermal barrier coating has a nominal thickness t. The method further comprises removing the thermal barrier coating system, wherein a portion of the base metal substrate also is removed, and determining the thickness of the base metal substrate removed. The portion of the base metal substrate removed has a thickness, .DELTA.t. The method also comprises reapplying the diffusion bond coat to the substrate, wherein the bond coat is reapplied to a thickness, which is about the same as applied prior to the engine operation; and reapplying the top ceramic thermal barrier coating to a nominal thickness of t+.DELTA.t, wherein .DELTA.t compensates for the portion of removed base metal substrate. Advantageously, the coated airfoil contour dimensions of the high pressure turbine blade are restored to about the coated dimensions preceding the engine run.
Patent CA-2488017-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for processing checks
Inventor: DO PHUONG
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: Returned checks are matched with related bank documents during a mail insertion operation. In the disclosed examples, the method and device utilize an imaging system to read the MICR account code line on each check payment document. The account number data from the check document is then compared to account number data for a related bank document and a match or mismatch is determined.
Patent CA-2488922-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LATUNSKI MARK D
IPC: B41N1/08
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A conditioner composition for a printing plate with a metallic non-print areas on the printing surface contains a polymeric or oligomeric component. The polymeric component adheres to the metal (particularly, aluminum) surface of the non-print area(s) of the printing member, and has a hydrophilic portion.  The conditioned printing plate is particularly useful for printing single fluid inks having an emulsified hydrophilic fluid phase.
Patent CA-2489429-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GYSLING DANIEL L
IPC: G01F1/7082
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil (10) et un procédé comportant un réseau spatial de capteurs de pression instables (15-18) placés axialement en des points prédéterminés X¿1? X<SB>N</SB> placés dans l'axe le long d'un tuyau (14) pour mesurer au moins un paramètre d'un mélange de particules solides/ fluide (12) circulant dans ledit tuyau (14). Les capteurs de pression (15-18) envoient des signaux de pression acoustique P¿1?(t) P<SB>N</SB>(t) à une unité de traitement de signaux (30) qui détermine la vitesse du son a¿mix?(.omega.)du mélange particules/fluide (12) dans le tuyau (14) grâce à des techniques de traitement de signaux de réseau spatial acoustique. Les paramètres principaux à mesurer sont notamment la teneur en fluide/particules, l'écoulement volumétrique du mélange fluide/particules, et le calibre des particules. La vitesse du son en fonction de la fréquence est déterminée à l'aide d'un modèle de dispersion pour établir les paramètres d'intérêt. Le calcul desdits paramètres fait appel à une pression acoustique pour calculer la vitesse d'un son se propageant dans un tuyau.
Patent CA-2490457-A1 (CA)
Title: Sheet processing apparatus and sheet processing method
Inventor: HIRAMITSU NARUAKI
IPC: B65H43/04
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A sheet direction inverting apparatus has a switchback portion for inverting the conveying direction of mails and the switchback portion has a drive roller and a driven roller. The length of mails sent to nips of the two rollers in the conveying direction is detected by a sensor, and after switching back, the length of the mails sent from the switchback portion in the conveying direction is detected by a sensor, and an overlapped sheets detector compares detection results. When the detection results are different, the overlapped sheets detector detects overlapping of the mails.
Patent CA-2491705-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the production of transgenic plants with increased virus resistance by silencing vegetable dnaj-like proteins
Inventor: SONNEWALD UWE
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: The invention relates to plants and plant cells which have a transient or permanent virus resistance as a result of modulation of the gene expression and/or binding behaviour of vegetable DnaJ-like proteins. The invention also relates to a method for the production of transgenic plants with increased virus resistance, wherein the expression of vegetable DnaJ-like proteins whi ch interact with viral components is substantially prevented by silencing the DnaJ-like proteins. The invention further relates to a method for the production of transgenic plants with increased virus resistance, wherein the interaction of viral components with vegetable DnaJ-like proteins is substantially prevented by expression of dominant-negative mutants of the Dn aJ- like proteins, by antibodies against DnaJ-like proteins or by specific inhibitors.
Patent CA-2492725-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENDO KAZUKI
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A preventive/remedy for drug-induced neuropathy which contains cytidine 5~-diphosphate choline (CDP-choline) as the active ingredient. This preventive/remedy for drug-induced neuropathy has a potent effect of improving drug-induced neuropathy and a high safety.
Patent CA-2494734-A1 (CA)
Title: High performance continuous reaction/separation process using a liquid-solid contactor
Inventor: FAIR DAVID L
IPC: G01N30/46
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: A process for reaction and separation which comprises inputting a process material into at least one column of a plurality of columns wherein each column has at least one inlet for accepting flow from another column or group of columns, an external feed stream, an external eluent stream or a combination thereof, and each column has at least one outlet for connecting to another column, a group of columns, an external product stream or a combination thereof. Each column is independently operable in an up-flow or down-flow mode and connected independently to one of the group comprising another column, an external feed stream, an external eluent stream, an external product stream and combinations thereof.
Patent CA-2497139-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ULMAN MORRISON
IPC: G01Q80/00
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne des essais utilisant une membrane et faisant intervenir des dispositifs de réseau de détection de surface se prêtant à une utilisation avec un biocapteur. Le dispositif est constitué d'un substrat ayant une surface définissant une pluralité de différentes zones de surface compatibles avec une bicouche séparées par une ou plusieurs zones barrières bicouche. Les zones de surface compatibles avec une bicouche portent des bicouches fluides supportées séparées par un film aqueux. Les bicouches peuvent contenir des récepteurs ou biomolécules sélectionnés. Une phase aqueuse en vrac recouvre les bicouches sur la surface de substrat. Des réseaux peuvent être mis en place pour afficher des matières de membrane naturelles selon une configuration naturelle bicouche fluide, permettant ainsi la découverte massive de médicaments ciblant et affectant les composants membranaires. Les essais utilisant une membrane détectent des événements de liaison par le monitorage du changement induit par la liaison d'une ou plusieurs propriétés physiques des bicouches fluides.
Patent CA-2497474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BECK CHRISTIAN
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A fuel door housing for the fueling of an automobile comprising - a tub-like body of plastic material adapted to be inserted in an opening of the automobile body and which includes a bottom and side walls, the bottom having an opening or a connecting pipe for the connection to a conduit leading to a tank - a flap which is linked to a side wall of the body through a hinge - a thrust spring which biases the flap toward the opened position - a locking means for the flap which is accommodated in a casing and supports a locking element having a locking and an unlocking position, wherein in the locking position it cooperates with catch means on the back side of the flap in the closed position of the flap - actuation means for the locking element for placing the locking element into the unlocking position the locking element and the catch means are designed such that the locking element is moved temporarily in the direction of the unlocking position through a one-way transmission of the actuation means upon a movement of the flap into its closed position or beyond thereof, respectively, and the locking element completely engages the catch means upon arrival of the flap at its closed position, characterized in that the casing for the locking means is formed at the inner side of the body through wall portions integrally formed with the body, the locking element and parts of the actuating means are accommodated by the casing, and a locking portion of the locking element is sealingly extended through a wall portion of the casing facing the catch means.
Patent CA-2497551-A1 (CA)
Title: Identification card printer ribbon cartridge
Inventor: KLINEFELTER GARY M
IPC: B41J11/44
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A ribbon cartridge (130) includes a cartridge housing (300), a supply spool (122), a take-up spool (124), and a supply of ribbon. The cartridge housing includes a supply spool enclosure (302), a take-up spool enclosure (304), a pair of ribbon guides (340) and (342), and a gap (126) between the ribbon guides and the supply and take-up spool enclosures. The supply spool is contained in the supply spool enclosure, and the take-up spool is contained in the take-up spool enclosure. The ribbon (120) extends from the supply spool, over the ribbon guides and the gap, and to the take-up spool. Another aspect of the ribbon cartridge includes a cartridge housing (300) and a cleaner roller (444). The cartridge housing includes front and rear walls (316) and (330). The cleaner roller is rotatably supported between the front and rear walls.
Patent CA-2497923-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for facilitating the delivery of e-mail using a packet data service or a short messaging service (sms)
Inventor: MAJOR HARRY RICHARD
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for facilitating the delivery of e-mail messages from a mobile communication device are disclosed. In one disclosed example, an end user of the mobile device enters e-mail message information corresponding to a new e-mail message through a user interface. Preferably, the user interface is an e-mail graphical user interface (GUI) provided by the mobile device. The mobile device identifies whether a packet data service (e.g. GPRS) for communicating e-mail messages is available to it. If the packet data service is available, the mobile device causes the e-mail message information to be sent via the packet data service. If the packet data service is unavailable, however, the mobile device causes the e-mail message information to be sent in a short message service (SMS) message via an SMS-to-Email service. Advantageously, a common GUI interface which does not change depending on the availability of the packet data service is utilized and service-specific formatting for SMS-to-Email by the end user is not required.
Patent CA-2499198-A1 (CA)
Title: Fragrance delivery for multimedia systems
Inventor: POPPLEWELL LEWIS MICHAEL
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for fragrance sensory stimulation connected to a multimedia source that has at least one audiovisual signal connected to an audiovisual display, and also has fragrance information synchronized with the audiovisual signal is disclosed. In preferred embodiments, a fragrance generator processes the fragrance information into a fragrance signal and at least one fragrance control system accepts a fragrance signal as an input, and generates a control signal and a controlled airflow. In turn, a fragrance delivery system preferably comprising a plurality of fragrance chemicals in communication with the controlled airflow, selectively volatilizes the fragrance chemicals is so that a short burst of fragrance is sensed by the subject. In certain embodiments, the fragrance delivery system comprises an indexing turret containing a plurality of ports, each port containing one of said plurality of fragrance chemicals. In other preferred embodiment, a multiport micro-valve or array of such valves contains an absorbent material impregnated with a fragrance in each port.
Patent CA-2499557-A1 (CA)
Title: Ridge vent apparatus
Inventor: MCKEE JAMES H A
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: A ridge ventilator for covering an open ridge of a roof while promoting ventilation of a space beneath the roof. The ridge ventilator has a sectional body having a first side and a second side, a number of partitions extending across said body between said sides, as well as a first end and a second end. The vent body has a width between said sides to permit said body to be laid over and cover an open ridge in a roof formed at the peak. The body also includes a recessed middle portion in a top face of the body, the recess being sized and shaped to accommodate roofing cap shingles. The body also includes opposed raised and curved, in side view, air foil side sections; which have a grill to permit air to pass therethrough between a space beneath said roof and the outside, the air foil side sections being sized and shaped to create, in a wind passing over the air foil sections, a low pressure adjacent to the grill to facilitate drawing air out of the space.
Patent CA-2499611-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicule convertible rail/route, et son mode de conduite
Inventor: SJOELANDER JAN-ERIK
IPC: B60F1/04
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une semi-remorque (1) munie de roues pour route (5) relié à un véhicule tracteur (2) par l'intermédiaire d'un axe de pivotement par exemple du type pivot/plateau. Pour permettre au semi-remorque d'emprunter une voie ferrée, il comporte en outre un boggie (8) arrière muni de roues pour le rail situé derrière les roues de route, et un boggie (8) avant muni de roues pour le rail et situé derrière l'axe d'articulation (10). Lorsque le semi-remorque roule sur route, lesdits boggies sont relevés et ne touchent pas la route, mais pour rouler sur une voie ferrée, ils sont abaissés sur la voie, ce qui relève les roues de route et détache la semi-remorque du véhicule tracteur, qui peut ainsi rouler librement sur la voie. L'un des boggies (7, 8) peut être muni d'un moyen de propulsion. En variante, il est possible d'accoupler plusieurs semi-remorques pour former un train. L'invention porte également sur le procédé de conversion une semi-remorque du mode route au mode rail.
Patent CA-2500005-A1 (CA)
Title: Main robotique autonome, intelligente
Inventor: LAWSON JOHN
IPC: B25J17/00
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un dispositif robotique comprenant une base et au moins un doigt pourvu d'au moins deux articulations raccordées en série sur des articulations rotoïdes ayant au moins deux degrés de liberté. Un moteur sans balai et un contrôleur associé sont placés au niveau de chaque articulation afin de générer un mouvement rotatif de l'articulation. Des câbles de courant électrique et de communication raccordent en série les contrôleurs dans un réseau de commande distribué. Un contrôleur actionnant le réseau cordonne le fonctionnement du réseau, y compris la distribution du courant. Au moins, et plus généralement, deux sur cinq, des câbles relient tous les contrôleurs par une ou plusieurs articulations. Des capteurs de moteurs et des capteurs extérieurs surveillent les paramètres de fonctionnement de la main robotique. La sortie du signal électrique des capteurs peut être introduite n'importe où sur le réseau de commande distribué. Des rainures en V sur la main robotique placent les objets avec précision et facilitent la préhension. La main est étanche, immersive et possède des connexions électriques dans les articulations rotoïdes en vue d'effectuer une anodisation en une simple trempette sans masquage. Selon différentes formes, cette main exophalange, autonome, intelligente ou des combinaisons de ce type de mains, permet d'effectuer une grande variété de tâches telles que la manipulation et la préhension d'objets, ainsi que la locomotion, et des combinaisons de locomotion et de préhension.
Patent CA-2501643-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATHER PATRICK T
IPC: C08G18/61
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes having an alternating sequence of hard and soft segments in which a nanostructured polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane diol is used as a chain extender to form a crystalline hard segment constituting SMPs. The polyurethanes are formed by reacting a polyol, a chain extender dihydroxyl-terminated POSS and a diisocyanate. The polyurethanes have multiple applications including for example, important for human health care, drug delivery matrices, superabsorbant hydrogels, coatings, adhesives, temperature and moisture sensors, etc.
Patent CA-2504847-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTCHER PAUL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des systèmes de communication de données, plus particulièrement des systèmes de courrier électronique mobiles. Cette invention concerne un procédé pour gérer des courriers électroniques dans un terminal mobile d'un système de courrier électronique mobile qui comprend un système de courrier électronique et un serveur de courrier électronique couplé à un terminal statique et en communication sans fil avec ledit terminal mobile. Ledit terminal statique présente une structure de stockage de données basée sur des dossiers, conçue pour stocker des courriers électroniques reçus par un utilisateur du terminal statique. Le serveur de courrier électronique est conçu pour fournir les courriers électroniques reçus audit terminal mobile qui duplique localement au moins une partie de la structure de stockage de données basée sur des dossiers. L'utilisateur peut gérer des courriers électroniques envoyés à une seule adresse au moyen du terminal et du terminal mobile. Le procédé selon cette invention consiste à entrer, au niveau du terminal mobile, une commande de l'utilisateur afin de déplacer un courrier électronique d'un premier dossier de la structure de stockage locale à un second dossier de la structure de stockage locale, à effacer le courrier électronique de la structure de stockage locale du terminal mobile, en réponse à la commande de déplacement de l'utilisateur, puis à envoyer cette commande de déplacement du terminal mobile au serveur de courrier électronique.
Patent CA-2505841-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GONER AVIV
IPC: G08G5/06
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: Système servant à détecter des objets étrangers sur les pistes d'un aéroport et comprenant une pluralité de modules de détection montés sur une pluralité correspondante de supports d'éclairage existant de la surface de ces pistes. Cette pluralité de modules de détection constitue une pluralité correspondante de sorties de détection et un analyseur de sortie extrêmement rapide sert à recevoir au moins une de la pluralité de ces sorties de détection et à produire une indication de sortie extrêmement rapide de la présence d'un objet étranger.
Patent CA-2510297-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibiteurs de l'activite de la glycoproteine associee a la myeline en vue de reguler la regeneration et le developpement neural
Inventor: CAO ZIXUAN
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne, de manière générale, des produits, des compositions et des procédés utiles dans l'activation de la régénération et de la réparation neurales. Les produits et les compositions de cette invention contiennent des dérivés de glycoprotéine associée à la myéline (MAG) qui sont des inhibiteurs de la MAG endogène (par exemple, des protéines MAG mutantes) et des inhibiteurs de liaison du récepteur Nogo (NgR) qui sont des peptides dérivés de la MAG, de Nogo et OMgp pouvant se lier à NgR et bloquer la signalisation de NgR. L'invention concerne également des peptides pouvant se lier et activer la signalisation de NgR. Des dérivés de MAG inhibiteurs et des inhibiteurs de liaison de NgR sont utiles dans le blocage de l'inhibition de la régénération neurale induite par les protéines telles que MAG, Nogo et/ou OMgp dans le système nerveux. Ces inhibiteurs sont également utiles dans le traitement de la dégénération neurale associée aux blessures, troubles ou maladies.
Patent CA-2511731-A1 (CA)
Title: An improved fluidized bed apparatus for molten iron production and method using the same
Inventor: LEE JUN-HYUK
IPC: C21B13/00
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for manufacturing molten iron. The method for manufacturing molten iron includes producing a mixture containing iron by drying and mixing iron-containing ore and additives; passing the mixture containing iron through one or more successively-connected fluidized beds so that the mixture is reduced and clacined to thereby perform conversion into a reduced material; forming a co al packed bed, which is a heat source in which the reduced material has been melted; charging the reduced material to the coal packed bed and supplying oxygen to the coal-packed bed to manufacture iron; and supplying reduced gas exhausted from the coal-packed bed to the fluidized bed, wherein in the conversion of the mixture to a reduced material, oxygen is directly supplied and combusted in an area where reduced gas flows to the fluidized bed. The apparatus for manufacturing molten iron of the present invention uses this method for manufacturing molten iron. Through use of the present invention, the reduced gas passing through the fluidized beds may be improved, and cohesion of the iron-containing fine ores may be prevented.