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Patent CA-2542960-A1 (CA)
Title: An article of luggage
Inventor: SELVI SEDAT
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A method of producing an article of luggage characterized by a “soft” case construction characterized by the steps of molding from a material exhibiting “soft” case characteristics lid forming and base forming sections of such construction as to be shape wise self supporting in the absence of a perimeter frame and side, base or back panels whereby the form of the case is established and maintained by the molded lid and base sections; and an article of luggage produced by the method and characterized by a “soft” case construction including lid and base forming sections of such construction as to be shape wise self supporting in the absence of a perimeter frame and side, base or back panels whereby the form of the case is established and maintained by the molded lid and base sections.
Patent CA-2543132-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANNING DONALD C
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing, modifying and managing various types of pain are disclosed. Specific methods comprise the administration of a selective cytokine inhibitory drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, stereoisomer, clathrate, or prodrug thereof, alone or in combination with a second active agent and/or surgery, psychological or physical therapy.  Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2543500-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIBOLZI FRANCESCO
IPC: A61M60/531
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A fluid distribution module (1) for causing and monitoring the circulation of fluids from and to a patient through an extracorporeal blood treatment device, comprises a degassing device (11) connected to a connecting structure (10).  The degassing device (11) comprises a first chamber (12) having a lower inlet (13) for a liquid and a second chamber (14) having an upper opening (79) closed by a hydrophobic membrane (78) and an outlet (15) for discharging the liquid. The connecting structure (10) has at least a first and a second conduits (20, 21) defined therein, wherein the first conduit (20) comprises a first end for connection to a discharge tube (7) from the treatment device and a second end connected to the inlet (13) of the first chamber (12) of the degassing device (11), and the second conduit (21) comprises a first end connected to the outlet (15) of the second chamber (14) of the degassing device (11) and a second end for connection to a blood return tube (6) to a patient.
Patent CA-2548703-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydraulic system for bundling apparatus for stacked articles
Inventor: BROWN OWEN J JR
IPC: A01F15/04
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: Apparatus (100) for stacking bales of hay into large bundles, for example, three bales high and seven bales wide, positions bands (44) about the stacked array to provide a tightly bound, compressed stack of bales. The stacking apparatus (100) compresses the stacked bales during banding with a greater force applied to the same facing portions of the bales as applied during formation of the bales to form a solid, self-supporting large bundle made up of smaller bales. The apparatus is computer controlled and fully automated from the input of individual bales to the discharge of a tightly banded and compressed bundle (80) of hay bales and can be used while traversing a field containing the individual hay bales (51).
Patent CA-2549738-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASSANITS RICHARD
IPC: A62C31/02
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A spraying system is provided including a spray gun and a spray nozzle. The spray gun has a discharge end. A locating pin is arranged on the discharge end of the spray gun. The spray nozzle is selectively mountable on the discharge end of the spray gun. The spray nozzle has a discharge orifice configured to produce a asymmetrically distributed fluid discharge pattern wherein the location of maximum fluid discharge is offset from the center of the fluid discharge pattern. The spray nozzle has an alignment notch extending along an outer surface of the spray nozzle. The locating pin is arranged on the spray gun and the alignment notch is arranged on the spray nozzle such that when the; spray nozzle is mounted on the discharge end of the spray gun in a predetermined orientation the locating pin extends into the alignment slot.
Patent CA-2550191-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANG DEZHONG
IPC: G01C9/00
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: The present invention is to provide a portable electronic inclinometer with simplified structure, improved anti-impact and anti-vibration properties, and high precision. The inclinometer comprises a casing, a display unit and a set of operational buttons provided on the casing, a measuring circuit installed inside the casing and a power supply supplying power to the display unit and the measuring circuit. The casing includes a reference measuring surface. The measuring circuit includes a tilting angle sensing unit. The tilting angle sensing unit comprises a gas-filled sealed chamber, a heating element and a set of temperature ceasing elements arranged inside the chamber. The set of temperature sensing elements comprises at least one pair of temperature sensing elements symmetrically arranged about the heating element. The tilting angle sensing unit has a first axis extending across the heating element. A first pair of temperature sensing elements symmetrically arranged about the heating element is disposed along the first axis. The first axis is parallel to the reference measuring surface of the casing.
Patent CA-2550442-A1 (CA)
Title: Circuits de refroidissement pour aube mobile de turbomachine
Inventor: PAQUIN SYLVAIN
IPC: F01D25/12
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: Aube mobile (10) de turbomachine, comportant dans sa partie centrale (C) un circuit de refroidissement intrados et un circuit de refroidissement extrados. Le circuit intrados comprend au moins une première (24) et une seconde cavités intrados (26) s'étendant depuis l'intrados (20) de l'aube jusqu'à une paroi centrale (30), une cavité centrale (28) s'étendant depuis l'intrados (20) jusqu'à l'extrados (22) de l'aube, et des orifices de sortie (40) s'ouvrant dans la cavité centrale (28) et débouchant sur la face intrados (20) de l'aube. Le circuit extrados comprend au moins une première (42) et une seconde cavités extrados (44) s'étendant radialement depuis l'extrados (22) de l'aube jusqu'à la paroi centrale (30), une cavité centrale (46) s'étendant depuis l'intrados (20) jusqu'à l'extrados (22) de l'aube, et des orifices de sortie (54) s'ouvrant dans la cavité centrale (46) et débouchant sur la face intrados (20) de l'aube.
Patent CA-2550823-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrode with rotatably deployable sheath
Inventor: SARTOR JOE D
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A sheath system for selectively covering a distal end of an electrocautery blade is provided. The sheath system includes a hub having a body portion defining a lumen therethrough and a sheath having a body portion defining a lumen therethrough. The lumen of the sheath is configured and dimensioned to operatively receive an electrocautery blade therein. The sheath is translatably associated with the hub such that rotation of the hub in a first direction results in axial movement of the sheath in a first direction to expose a distal end of the electrocautery blade and rotation of the hub in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, results in axial movement of the sheath in a second direction to cover the distal end of the electrocautery blade. The hub and the sheath may be concentric with one another.
Patent CA-2553648-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptive transparent encryption
Inventor: CARSON DWAYNE A
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A technique for adaptive encryption of digital assets such as computer files (102, 102-1, 104-1). The system model monitors passage of files to uncontrollable removable storage media (204, 214) or through network connections and the like (108) which may indicate possible abuse of access rights. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, an autonomous independent agent process (622) running at a point of use (102), such a background process in a client operating system kernel, interrupts request for access to resources (603-1). The agent process senses low level system events, filters, and aggregates them (530). A policy engine (590) analyzes sequences of aggregate events to determine (595) when to apply encryption (612).
Patent CA-2554496-A1 (CA)
Title: Stabilizable preform precursors and stabilized preforms for composite materials and processes for stabilizing and debulking preforms
Inventor: LO FARO CARMELO
IPC: D04H1/542
Filed: 2004-12-28
Abstract: A stabilizable preform precursor for composites is provided. The preform precursor has at least one layer of a structural fabric comprised of reinforcing fibers wherein at least one of the layer(s) of structural fabric has integrated therein one or more stabilizing fiber(s) that dissolves at a dissolution temperature in a resin for infusing into the structural fabric t o make the composite. The stabilizing fiber stabilizes the stabilizable prefor m precursor when the stabilizable preform precursor is subjected to an elevate d temperature.
Patent CA-2555627-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOELING FABIAN
IPC: D21F5/02
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for heating a roller used in the production and/or finishing of a web of material, particularly a paper web or paperboard web, during which the roller is heated from the outside by a heat gas. The invention also concerns a corresponding heating device.
Patent CA-2556501-A1 (CA)
Title: Floor treating machine comprising individually driven discs
Inventor: VAN VLIET JOHANNES PETRUS
IPC: E01H1/00
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A floor treating machine comprises a frame provided with a housing which is supported with respect to the frame in such a manner that it can rotate about a substantially vertical housing axis, at least three heads positioned at intervals around said axis and rotatably mounted to the housing, the axis of each head being about parallel to the housing axis, and each head having a bottom surface provided with treating means and/or coupling means for treating means to be coupled to, and a motor on the frame which is in driving interaction with the housing and the heads by means of respective transmissions. At least two of the heads are drivable by means of separate respective head transmissions each comprising a bead pulley connected to the respective head, a drive pulley interacting with the motor as well as a belt between each pair of a head pulley and a drive pulley.
Patent CA-2559531-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ-JORGE ALICIA
IPC: A41D25/04
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: A necktie assembly is provided in conjunction with a method to facilitate disposition of a necktie on a wearer in a neat and decorative, new and fanciful, yet operative position. The necktie assembly includes a base member interconnected to a face member, the intersection of the members forming an opening or slot through which at least an overlying section of the necktie may pass through. The base member includes an attachment mechanism structured to removably secure the base member to an underlying section of a necktie, adjacent the neck of the wearer. The face member may include one or more adornment features structured to accentuate the appearance of the wearer of the necktie assembly. The method facilitates donning a necktie in a neat and decorative, new and fanciful, yet operative position without requiring the skills necessary to fully tie a decorative knot in the necktie.
Patent CA-2560289-A1 (CA)
Title: Chemically modified protein compositions and methods
Inventor: GEGG COLIN V JR
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: The present invention broadly relates to the field of protein modification and more specifically, water soluble block polymers, their attachment to drugs, and methods of making and use thereof.
Patent CA-2560909-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHILIPP ULRICH
IPC: A01N47/36
Filed: 2005-03-12
Abstract: The use of compounds of general formula (I) and their salts is disclosed for selectively combating undesirable plant growth in leguminous plant cultures or for non-selectively combating undesirable plant growth. . In the formula (I), A stands for nitrogen or a CR11 group, R11 designating hydrogen, alkyl, halogen and haloalkyl; R1 stands for hydrogen or an optionally substituted residue from the series composed of alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aralkyl and aryl; R2 stands for hydrogen, halogen or optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino having 1-6 carbon atoms; R3 stands for hydrogen, halogen or optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino having 1-6 carbon atoms; R4-R7 independently stand for hydrogen, halogen, cyano, thiocyanato or optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl having 1-3 carbon atoms; and R8 stands for hydrogen, halogen, cyano, thiocyanato or optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl having 1-3 carbon atoms. In the above-mentioned residues, each of the alkyl and alkylene groups can have 1-6 C  atoms, each of the alkenyl and alkinyl groups can have 2-6 C atoms, each of the cycloalkyl groups can have 3-6 C atoms and each of the aryl groups can have 6-10 C atoms.
Patent CA-2560972-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAVETT MIKE
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: The invention concerns the identification of proteomes of biological fluids and their use in determining the state of maternal/fetal conditions, including maternal conditions of fetal origin, chromosomal aneuploidies, and fetal diseases associated with fetal growth and maturation. In particular, the invention concerns the identification of the proteome of amniotic fluid (multiple proteins representing the composition of amniotic fluid) and the correlation of characteristic changes in the normal, proteome with various pathologic maternal/fetal conditions, such as intra-amniotic infection, or chromosomal defects.
Patent CA-2562135-A1 (CA)
Title: Quick-release drive roll release mechanism with a push button for mounting/unmounting a drive roll
Inventor: MATIASH NICHOLAS A
IPC: B23K9/133
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: A drive roll release mechanism (140) is rotatable about an axis of rotation and includes a drive roll carrier body (220) having a carrier body sidewall adapted and configured to accept a drive roll thereon. The drive roll release mechanism (140) further includes an actuator (230) in sliding communication with the carrier body (220). A user depresses the actuator (230) to correspondingly realize at least a partial release of a drive roll, which is removably mounted to the drive roll release mechanism (140), from the carrier body (220), enabling facile removal of the drive roll from the drive roll release mechanism (140).
Patent CA-2563798-A1 (CA)
Title: Conduit fitting with pull-up indication
Inventor: MARSHALL ANDREW P
IPC: F16L19/06
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A fitting (10) for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component (12) adapted to receive the conduit end (T) ;  a conduit gripping device (20,22) such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component (16) that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled.  In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion (36) on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition. A further aspect of the invention includes a first fitting component in which an exterior portion (31) of the component is work hardened radially outward from the tube gripping device. The fitting may optionally be provided with a structure to effect the pull-up by torque functionality.
Patent CA-2564437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOK GUY S
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: The present invention provides antimicrobial coatings for coating substrate surfaces, particularly medical devices, for preventing bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation by inhibiting microbial growth and proliferation on the coating surface. The antimicrobial coatings are composed of a hydrogel and a bioactive agent including a substantially water-insoluble antimicrobial metallic material that is solubilized within the coating. Antimicrobial coating formulations for obtaining such coatings, and coating methods are also described.
Patent CA-2565584-A1 (CA)
Title: Connecting adapter for a gas cartridge and a gas induction device of a gas fastening apparatus, the cartridge, the solenoid valve and the apparatus with the adapter
Inventor: TOULOUSE BRUNO
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: The adapter is designed to receive an outlet end (23) of the cartridge (20) and an inlet end (32) of the induction device (30), as well as a seal (11) between the two ends (23, 32). The seal (11) includes an annular transverse portion (53) intended to be interposed between the two ends (23, 32) and the material of the seal (11) is selected from the group consisting of compressible and flexible materials.
Patent CA-2566429-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIFFRIENT NIELS
IPC: A47C7/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un composant de chaise en maillage présentant une forme permettant d'offrir un soutien approprié à un utilisateur. Ce composé peut être constitué par la combinaison d'une pluralité de panneaux de maillage permettant de former le composant. Par exemple, dans un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, trois panneaux de maillage préformés sont combinés pour former le dossier d'une chaise qui offre une bon soutien lombaire à son utilisateur, sans qu'il soit nécessaire d'avoir recours à un support structural supplémentaire. Dans un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, des panneaux de maillage sont utilisés conjointement à une ossature présentant une forme avantageuse pour obtenir un siège de chaise présentant un bord semi-arrondi sur sa partie avant.
Patent CA-2567786-A1 (CA)
Title: Biosensor using whispering gallery modes in microspheres
Inventor: TOOHEY BRENDAN
IPC: G01N21/63
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A biosensor for detecting the presence of a target analyte is disclosed. The biosensor is formed from microspheroidal particles which have had a binding partner for the target analyte immobilized on their surfaces. The binding partners may be nucleotides; peptides, proteins, enzymes, antibodies and so on. When the analyte binds to its partner, the whispering gallery mode (WGM) profiles of the microspheroidal particles change such that the profile peaks undergo a red- or blue-shift. The immobilised binding partners may include fluorophores and the like so that they emit fluorescence, phosphorescence, incandescence and the like. These fluorophores may take the form of a nanocrystal or quantum dot.
Patent CA-2567890-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUSSELL RONNIE D
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: An aperture design minimizes erosion on the surrounding casing and to the aperture itself and is particularly effective in fluid injection wells where large volumes of fluids over a long period of time with entrained solids are expected to be pumped through. The preferred design is an elongated shape with a flaring wider in the downhole direction. The downhole end of the opening features an exit that flares in the downhole direction with multiple slopes with an arc transition. Other options for the opening configuration are envisioned.
Patent CA-2571031-A1 (CA)
Title: Hand-held roller device with cover for providing benefits to fabrics
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE
IPC: A47L25/00
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to utilizing a hand-held roller article (l) for providing benefits to fabrics. The hand-held roller article (l) comprises a substrate formed into a roll (40) wherein the substrate may include one or more benefit agents for providing benefits to fabrics. The hand-held roller article (l) also includes a roller device comprising a handle (10) connected to the substrate roll (40) and a cover (30) for covering the substrate roll (40).
Patent CA-2571059-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for mixing and applying a multi-component coating composition
Inventor: WILT TRUMAN F
IPC: B05D1/34
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A method of applying a multi-component coating of a desired composition over a substrate includes providing a coating device in flow communication with a first coating component having a first rheological profile and at least one second coating component having a second rheological profile. The method further includes defining a desired ratio of the first and at least one second coating components to provide a coating of a desired composition, and selecting the rheological profiles of the first and at least one second coating components such that the coating components are supplied at a desired ratio.
Patent CA-2572581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHROEDER WERNER
IPC: B01D53/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for purifying used air containing harmful substances, comprising a reaction stage according to the photooxidation principle. The reaction stage encompasses at least one air conduit inside which a tubular UV emitter is disposed along the direction of flow of the used air. In order to increase the decomposition rate within the used air conduit in a simple manner, the cross section of the at least one air conduit is embodied as a regular polygon having at least five sides.
Patent CA-2573752-A1 (CA)
Title: Metal injection molded article with a radiopaque dispersion and methods of making same
Inventor: FARINA JEFFERY M
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: The present invention includes a method of making a metal injection molded article and the metal injection molded article. The method includes mixing metal powders and a binder to form a mixture. The metal powders include a bulk material and at least one radiopaque material. The mixture is injected into a mold and processed into a green part. The green part is debound to form a brown part.  The brown part is sintered to create a completed article. The completed article includes a metal alloy that includes the bulk material and a dispersion of the at least one radiopaque material substantially independent of the metal alloy.
Patent CA-2574420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABOU-GHARBIA MAGID A
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: The present invention is directed to racemic 1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3~azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane, (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane, racemic 1-(4-methylphenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane, and (+)-1-(4-methylphenyl)~3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane, and methods of their use for treating certain nervous system disorders and conditions, including, inter alia, vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and chronic pain.