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Patent CA-2583891-A1 (CA)
Title: Fibrous insulation with fungicide
Inventor: TOAS MURRAY S
IPC: D04H1/64
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A fibrous insulation has insulation fibers (104) with a fungicide in a dispersed additive affixed to the fibers (104), and a method of making a fibrous insulation by dispersing a fungicide and a dispersed additive on the fibers (104) followed by affixing the dispersed additive on the fibers (104). The method produces thermal, acoustic, duct liner or board insulation either as loose fill insulation or as an insulation mat.
Patent CA-2586055-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GARNEAU STEVE TOM
IPC: B65B13/02
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: An apparatus for covering goods, and goods stacked on a pallet with plastic wrap supplied in a roll comprises: a) a roll head adapted to rotatably carry the roll of plastic wrap, said roll head having a friction mechanism so that ease of rotation of the roll with respect to the head is controlled thereby facilitating stretching the wrap around the goods after an end portion of the wrap is initially secured adjacent to the goods;  and, b) an elongate handle portion carrying the roll head and extending therefrom in a direction generally parallel to the axis of the roll of plastic wrap. A method of wrapping goods stacked on a pallet with plastic wrap supplied in a roll comprising the steps of: a) elevating the pallet and the goods stacked thereon so that there is sufficient clearance to readily pass the roll of plastic wrap beneath the pallet; b) providing a wrap apparatus as defined above;  c) loading the roll head of the apparatus with a roll of plastic wrap; d) attaching an end portion of the plastic wrap to one of the pallet and the goods stacked thereon; and then, e) with said user standing adjacent to the elevated pallet having said goods stacked thereon, encircling the pallet and goods thereon with the roll head, by generally moving the handle in an outline of a cone, thereby encircling and securing the goods and pallet together with plastic wrap.
Patent CA-2586132-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHARD D
IPC: A62B18/04
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: A supplied air helmet (10) comprises a visor (14) and a face seal (12) that is secured to the visor. The face seal (12) includes a sealing member (18) and a frame member (16). The sealing member (18) extends radially inward from the frame member (16) and has first and second regions of permeability (20 and 22). The second region (22) has greater permeability than the first region (20). The use of a face seal (12) that has differentiated permeability allows for a controlled flow of air through the interior of the supplied air helmet (10).
Patent CA-2586905-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-station gaming system and method
Inventor: LIND CLIFTON
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: Gaming methods, apparatus, and program products prompt players to move between different gaming machines or player stations (103) included in a gaming system (100). One preferred method includes receiving a player input at a first player station (103) in a network gaming system (100). Upon receiving the player input at the first player station (103), a station changing prompt is produced at the first player station (103). A multi-station game result for the player is then awarded to the player after the player makes some input at a second player station (103) in the system.
Patent CA-2587461-A1 (CA)
Title: Azabenzoxazoles for the treatment of cns disorders
Inventor: O'DONNELL CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A61K31/551
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to .alpha.7 nicotinic receptor agonists of formula (I) as described herein and to a method for treating disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and other disorders in a mammal, including a human, by administering to the mammal an .alpha.7 nicotinic receptor agonist of formula (I). It also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a CNS-penetrant .alpha.7 nicotinic receptor agonist of formula (I).
Patent CA-2588586-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARPLE JACK W
IPC: H01M50/417
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: Electrochemical battery cells, and more particularly, to cells comprising a lithium negative electrode and an iron disulfide positive electrode. Before use in the cell, the iron disulfide has an inherent pH, or a mixture of iron disulfide and an pH raising additive compound have a calculated pH, of at least a predetermined minimum pH value. In a preferred embodiment, the pH  raising additive compound comprises a Group IIA element of the Periodic Table of the Elements, or an acid scavenger or pH control agent such as an organic amine, cycloaliphatic epoxy, amino alcohol or overbased calcium sulfonate. In one embodiment, the iron disulfide particles utilized in the cell have a specific reduced average particle size range. Methods for preparing cathodes and electrochemical battery cells comprising such cathodes including (a) iron disulfide or (b) a mixture of iron disulfide and the pH raising additive compound, having (a) an inherent pH or (b) a calculated pH greater than or equal to a predetermined minimum value are disclosed.
Patent CA-2588913-A1 (CA)
Title: Process to retain nano-structure of catalyst particles before carbonaceous nano-materials synthesis
Inventor: HICKINGBOTTOM DANNY
IPC: B01J37/18
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: In the novel process, a metal oxide is heated in a reactor under 20% H2 gas at a heating rate of 5 degrees C/min to 450 degrees C; the catalyst is held there for 30 minutes, followed by exposure to 10-20% CO for another 30 minutes; then cooled down to room temperature. The resultant catalyst is then used for synthesis of carbon fibers at 550 and 600 degrees C. In an additional embodiment the catalyst once produced is removed from the reactor, and a new batch of metal oxide catalyst is placed in the reactor to provide a continuous production process.
Patent CA-2588964-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated method and system for object configuration
Inventor: BROADHEAD ROBERT
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: An automated system (106) and method is provided for configuring an object (e.g., a room). In accordance with a preferred embodiment configuration is facilitated through the use of layering functionality and frame-based inferences to evaluate stored knowledge of object attributes (108). The frame-based inferences may be supplemented by a rules-based inference system. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, a graphics-based user interface (100,102) may be used to permit interactive configuration using two-dimensional and three-dimensional models of the object, and incorporating engineering specifications, as well as functional and physical attributes.
Patent CA-2589443-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMS WADE
IPC: E04H1/02
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: A method for converting a worker housing module including a roof rafter to modify the appearance thereof, the method comprising: providing a worker housing module previously used to house workers in a dormitory style arrangement; exposing an outboard end of the roof rafter; and connecting a roof rafter extension to extend beyond the outboard end of the roof rafter to increase a roof eave projection on the structure.
Patent CA-2589983-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid detergent compositions and their use
Inventor: RANADE VIDYADHAR SUDHIR
IPC: C11D3/43
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A substantially non-aqueous liquid detergent composition which comprises: (a) perfume microcapsules; (b) no more than 20%, preferably no more than 15%, still more preferably no more than 10% by weight of water; (c) from 10% to 70%, preferably from 20% to 60% by weight of water-miscible organic solvent having a molecular weight greater than 70; and (d) from 30% to 90%, preferably from 40% to 80% by weight of one or more components comprising alkyl or alkenyl chains having more than 6 carbon atoms.
Patent CA-2590938-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for identification of clinical study candidates
Inventor: SETTIMI PHILIP DAVID
IPC: G16H10/20
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems (700) and methods (600) for searching electronic medical data to identify a pool of potential study participants.  Certain embodiments provide a method (600) including the steps of receiving a plurality of search criteria (610, 620), executing a search of electronic medical data based on each of the plurality of search criteria to create a pool of potential study participants (630) and outputting the pool of potential study participants (640). In certain embodiments, the method (600) may further include normalizing the plurality of search criteria according to at least one vocabulary (730). In certain embodiments, the method (600) may allow a user to select the plurality of search criteria from a list of allowable criteria.
Patent CA-2593034-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIGGINS JONATHAN M G
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for increasing or decreasing the phosphorylation of histone H3 using factors that alter the activity of the kinase haspin. The invention includes assays for identifying inhibitors, peptides that can serve as inhibitors or in the generation of antibodies that specifically recognize phosphorylated histone, polynucleotides encoding peptides, procedures for increasing intracellular haspin levels, and methods for assaying haspin activity in a biological sample to determine whether abnormalities in cell division may be due to the overexpression or underexpression of haspin.
Patent CA-2594524-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARALDO KARIN
IPC: A61K39/385
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising a combination of two or more monovalent conjugates, each of said two or more monovalent conjugates comprising a carrier protein comprising T cell epitopes from two or more pathogens conjugated to saccharide antigen. The invention also provides a multivalent conjugate comprising two or more antigenically distinct saccharide antigens conjugated to the same carrier protein molecule, wherein the carrier protein comprises T cell epitopes from two or more pathogens. Further compositions comprise one or more of said monovalent conjugates and one or more of said multivalent conjugates. The invention further provides methods for making said compositions and uses for said compositions.
Patent CA-2596837-A1 (CA)
Title: Animal management system
Inventor: ALLEN TODD
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A method of managing animals includes receiving animals to be kept at an animal management location for an undetermined time before being removed at a shipping date. The animals area organized in several arrival groups. A future weight estimate and a future backfat estimate are generated for each of the animals. Each of the estimates is generated using at least one physical measurement of the animal and an equation for making estimations for a single animal. Based on the future weight estimate and the future backfat estimate, each of the animals is sorted into one of several predetermined sort groups for separate management at the animal management location. The predetermined sort groups are different from the arrival groups and are associated with different predefined shipping dates. A system for managing animals includes a measurement component and an estimation component that generates the future weight estimate and the future backfat estimate.
Patent CA-2599309-A1 (CA)
Title: Cigarette making apparatus
Inventor: KANEDA NARIMASA
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: A cigarette production machine comprising a nozzle for coating a winding paper being fed continuously to a winding machine with perfume, a pump for supplying perfume to the coating nozzle, and a pump controller for controlling the driving speed of the pump depending on the operational speed of the winding machine. The pump controller divides the operational speed of the winding machine previously into a plurality of speed regions, and determines pump characteristics approximating the relation between the driving speed of the pump and the delivery amount of perfume from the pump in each speed region.  The pump controller determines the driving speed of the pump depending on the operational speed of the winding machine according to the pump characteristics thus coating the winding paper with an appropriate amount of perfume depending on the operational speed of the winding machine.
Patent CA-2599739-A1 (CA)
Title: Channel estimate optimization for multiple transmit modes
Inventor: MUKKAVILLI KIRAN
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Channel estimation in a spectrally shaped wireless communication system in which an initial frequency response estimate is obtained for a first set of P  uniformly spaced subbands (1) based on a second set of non uniformly spaced subbands carrying pilots and (2) using extrapolation and/or interpolation. A  channel impulse response estimate is obtained by performing an IFFT on initial frequency response estimate. The number of taps in the channel impulse response can be truncated to a estimate predetermined number of taps and/or thresholded.The predetermined threshold can be determined based on an operating mode. A final frequency response estimate for each mode within each OFDM symbol is derived by zero padding the processed channel impulse response and FFT transforming it.
Patent CA-2600355-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOWELL EARL EDMONDSON JR
IPC: C08L67/00
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: Polyester compositions are disclosed that include polyester polymers or copolymers having incorporated therein particles of one or more transition metal compounds that improve the reheat properties of the compositions. The transition metal compounds are binary compounds of a transition metal element selected from titanium, vanadium, zirconium, niobium, hafnium, and tantalum, and a non-metallic element selected from boron, carbon, and nitrogen.  Processes for making such polyester compositions are also disclosed. The particles may be incorporated in the polyester by melt compounding, or may be added at any stage of the polymerization, such as during the melt-phase of the polymerization. A range of particle sizes may be used, as well as a range of particle size distributions. The polyester compositions are suitable for use in packaging made from processes in which a reheat step is desirable.
Patent CA-2600422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMSON SIDNEY W
IPC: G01G21/28
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: A weighing scale having a lever assembly is disclosed with a pair of levers.  Each lever has first and second pivotal ends and an intermediate region for engaging a weight sensing mechanism. Upon application of an object to the platform on the lever assembly, a load is transmitted through the lever assembly to the weight sensing mechanism. The platform may include a top portion and a bottom portion for enclosing the lever assembly. The top and bottom portions of the platform may be secured together. A bearing insert for reducing friction in the lever assembly is provided. A modular apparatus and method for assembling an electronic weighing scale are disclosed having a battery housing, a printed circuit board and a display fastened together and to a base of the scale. The printed circuit board may be adapted to accommodate a number of displays for various scale models.
Patent CA-2601976-A1 (CA)
Title: In-line milling system
Inventor: MC LEAN TERRY W
IPC: A61B17/17
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a milling system and method that provides a precise triangular cut in a patient's proximal femur. The system allows the surgeon to mill in a single direction, that is, the drill is in the same or similar longitudinal place as the handle of the milling system, preventing the surgeon from having to enter the patient's leg at two different angles. The present invention also provides a milling system that can be pre-assembled (e.g., on the back table by a nurse while the surgeon is preparing the site), which enables the milling to take place in one step.
Patent CA-2602706-A1 (CA)
Title: Drilling fluid containing hydrophobin
Inventor: BAUS ULF
IPC: C09K23/30
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one hydrophoin or at least one derivative thereof as an auxiliary agent for a drilling fluid.
Patent CA-2604563-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical instruments with sensors for detecting tissue properties, and systems using such instruments
Inventor: ZAND JASON MATTHEW
IPC: A61B1/005
Filed: 2006-04-14
Abstract: A system is provided that furnishes expert procedural guidance based upon patient-specific data gained from surgical instruments incorporating sensors on the instrument's working surface, one or more reference sensors placed about the patient, sensors implanted before, during or after the procedure, the patient's personal medical history, and patient status monitoring equipment. Embodiments include a system having a surgical instrument with a sensor for generating a signal indicative of a property of a subject tissue of the patient, which signal is converted into a current dataset and stored. A  processor compares the current dataset with other previously stored datasets, and uses the comparison to assess a physical condition of the subject tissue and/or to guide a procedure being performed on the tissue.
Patent CA-2606247-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN SCOTT EUGENE J
IPC: A61K31/198
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: The embodiments relate to compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of at least one N-propanoyl derivative of amino acids, aminocarbohydrates, and derivatives thereof. The compositions are useful the prevention and treatment of symptoms or syndromes associated with nervous, vascular, musculoskeletal, or cutaneous systems. The compositions may be topically or systemically administered to a subject in need thereof.
Patent CA-2606920-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIMMER TIMOTHY
IPC: B29C44/04
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A polymeric load carrying apparatus (10) and method of manufacture is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an outer shell composition and a filled inner core composition within the outer shell composition. The outer shell composition comprises less than 10% filler, and preferably substantially no filler, by weight, and the inner core composition comprises more than 15% filler, and preferably at least 40% filler, by weight. The filler is preferably a mineral sand.
Patent CA-2608111-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUGERDITCHIAN MARK
IPC: A61K31/522
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: Disclosed are methods of producing an emulsion comprising determining a desired final pH of the emulsion, mixing an oil, surfactant, stabilizer, and a water-insoluble pharmaceutical, adjusting the pH of the mixture, and homogenizing the mixture, such that the starting pH of the mixture, the rotation speed of the homogenizer, and the temperature at which the homogenization is carried out are adjusted to give the desired pH.
Patent CA-2612367-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOODARD BRIAN
IPC: F16L27/047
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A system for adjusting a gas delivery mask is provided. The system may include a first housing portion (270) , a first rim (371) flexibly coupled to the first housing portion by a flexible member (366) , a second housing portion (274) coupled to the first housing portion, a second rim (380) associated with the second housing portion, and a ball (276) rotatably disposed between the first and second rims and having a gas passageway extending therethrough. The ball may be maintained in contact with both the first and second rims by a resiliency of the flexible member.
Patent CA-2613272-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH CYRUS W
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: Using data from a wireless telephony network to support transportation planning and engineering. Data related to wireless network users is extracted from the wireless network to determine the location of a mobile station.  Additional location records for the mobile station can be used to characterize the movement of the mobile station: its speed, its route, its point of origin and destination, and its primary and secondary transportation analysis zones.  Aggregating data associated with multiple mobile stations allows characterizing and predicting traffic parameters, including traffic speeds and volumes along routes.
Patent CA-2614017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIBBER RAKESH
IPC: A61K31/704
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: Treatments for conditions involving detrimental activity of the enzyme core 2 GIcNAc - T are provided using compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 is H, -OH, C1-6 alkoxy, -NR5R6, or Sac 1; R2is H, -OH, C1-6 alkoxy or Sac 2; R 3 is H, -OH, C1-6 alkoxy or Sac 3; R4 is H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 hydroxyalkyl or C1-6-alkoxy- C1-6 -alkyl; R5 is H, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 acyl; R6 is H, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 acyl; Sac 1 Sac 2 and Sac 3 are independently selected saccharide moieties; and Z is a steroid moiety; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ether or ester form thereof
Patent CA-2614113-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GACHES OLIVIER
IPC: A42B3/00
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: Oreillette (1 ) pour la transmission de signaux électro-acoustiques comprenant un écouteur (2) et des moyens de connexion pour connecter ledit écouteur (2) avec une source électro-acoustique distante (3), caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend un filtre acoustique (4) et en ce que sa forme s'adapte parfaitement au conduit auditif externe de l'oreille de manière à assurer une insonorisation suffisante avec l'environnement externe. L'invention se rapporte également à un casque comportant une ou deux oreillettes telles que précédemment décrites.
Patent CA-2616945-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHARDS DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B65F1/10
Filed: 2000-04-07
Abstract: A waste storage device (21) includes an inlet aperture (12) and a length of flexible tubing (2) passing through the inlet aperture (12) from a cassette. The flexible tubing (2) is pinched by a pair of rollers (111) which can have continuous surfaces or multiple paddles. The waste product is placed into the aperture (12) and the rollers (111) rotate drawing the waste product down into the device and pinching the storage bag above it.  The operation can be manually or motor driven.
Patent CA-2617824-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GANGL MICHAEL
IPC: H04B10/118
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: A free-space communication transceiver includes a telescope for transmitting and receiving laser beams, a tunable laser transmitter for generating a transmit laser beam modulated with data, a tunable optical receiver for processing a receive laser beam received from the telescope to recover data, and a tunable beamsplitter that directs the transmit laser beam to the telescope and directs the receive laser beam from the telescope to the optical receiver. Between the telescope and beamsplitter, the transmit and receive laser beams travel along a common optical axis as collinear collimated free-space beams. The transmit and receive laser beams operate at different wavelengths that can be interchanged, thereby support full-duplex operation. The beamsplitter employs a tunable etalon filter whose wavelength-dependent transmission characteristics are adjusted according to the transmit and receive wavelengths. Optionally, RF signals can additionally be couple to the common optical axis and transmitted and received by the telescope.
Patent CA-2620714-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRAN FRANK
IPC: G03F7/038
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a clear, low viscosity photocurable composition including (i) a cationically curable compound (ii) an acrylate-containing compound (iii) a polyol-conyaining mixture (iv) a cationic photoinitiator and (v) a free radical photoinitiator. The photocurable composition can be cured using rapid prototyping techniques to form opaque-white three-dimensional articles having ABS-like properties.