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Patent CA-2610359-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIM TRACY E
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A cast or support assembly includes inner double knit padding material in which the outer layer is woven or knit to have substantial size openings, while the inner layer of the double knit material to be located against the skin of the patient is more closely woven or knit. Additional casting fabric is also provided, with this casting fabric being impregnated with water hardenable material. The outer casting fabric may include openings extending through it, so that the entire cast assembly has ventilation openings allowing air circulation to accomplish rapid drying following wetting of the assembly by sweat, rain, or by swimming, for example.
Patent CA-2616327-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIDSON ISOBEL
IPC: C25B11/04
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A solid ionic electrolyte having a neutral organic plastic crystal matrix doped with an ionic salt may be used in an electrochemical device having an anode comprising a Li-containing material having an electrochemical potentia l within about 1.3 V of lithium metal. Electrochemical devices are disclosed having a cathode, an anode of a Li-containing material having an electrochemical potential within about 1.3 V of lithium metal, and a solid ionic electrolyte having a neutral organic plastic crystal matrix doped with an ionic salt. Such devices have high energy density delivery capacity combined with the favourable properties of a neutral organic plastic crystal matrix such as succinonitrile.
Patent CA-2617920-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OWOO GEORGE
IPC: A61K47/12
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: An aqueous, stable, sterile pharmaceutical composition of the thrombin inhibitor argatroban in a solution containing an acid to solubilize the argatroban, substantially free from dehydrated alcohol is described, as well as a method for its preparation.
Patent CA-2619391-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MLADONICKY KEN
IPC: B60R13/01
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed at a liner for a cargo area of a vehicle comprising a first portion; a second portion, and a living hinge, connecting the first portion and the second portion and in a same material as the first and second portions.
Patent CA-2621407-A1 (CA)
Title: Alcohol acetyl transferase gene and use thereof
Inventor: KODAMA YUKIKO
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to an alcohol acetyl transferase gene and its uses, specifically, a brewery yeast producing alcoholic beverages with excellent aroma and flavor, alcoholic beverages produced using the yeast, a process for producing the alcoholic beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast whose capability of producing ester, which contribute to aroma and flavor of products, was controlled by regulating expression level of ATF2 gene encoding brewery yeast alcohol acetyl transferase Atf2p, particularly nonScATF2 gene specific to lager brewing yeast, and to a method for producing alcoholic beverages with the yeast.
Patent CA-2621670-A1 (CA)
Title: Bed system having inflatable mattress and frame
Inventor: CIRJAK DAVID J
IPC: A47C19/02
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a bed system that inflatably frames an inflatable mattress, to provide improved firmness, privacy, storage and bed-linen retention.
Patent CA-2623800-A1 (CA)
Title: Cycloolefin copolymers, a process for their preparation and the use thereof and catalysts
Inventor: JOERG PETER
IPC: C08F4/6592
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: Cycloolefin copolymers which are distinguished by the presence of racemic diads of repeating polycyclic units and additionally by racemic triads of repeating polycyclic units are described. These copolymers can be prepared by copolymerization of polycyclic olefins with linear olefins in the presence of metallocene catalysts which have no CS symmetry in relation to the centroid-M--centroid plane. The novel copolymers can be used for the production of shaped articles, in particular of films.
Patent CA-2625119-A1 (CA)
Title: Flameproof molding compounds
Inventor: NEUHAUS RALF
IPC: C08K5/52
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: Disclosed are thermoplastic molding compounds containing A) 10 to 99.4 percent by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyamide, B) 0.5 to 20 percent by weight of a melamine compound, C) 0.1 to 60 percent by weight of red phosphorus, D) 0 to 60 percent by weight of other additives, the sum of the percentages by weight of A) to D) amounting to 100 percent.
Patent CA-2625964-A1 (CA)
Title: System and fill port for a flexible container
Inventor: STEPHENS THOMAS CHARLES
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a fill port for a flexible container such as a flexible self supporting dewatering structure. An apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the invention can be a fill port for a flexible container such as a flexible self supporting dewatering structure, wherein the flexible container can include a flexible material and an opening. The fill port can include an inner port body capable of mounting to one side of the flexible material and adjacent to the opening, wherein inner port body is capable of receiving a fill material through the opening. The fill port can also include an outer port body capable of mounting to an opposing side of the flexible material adjacent to the opening, wherein outer port body is capable of receiving the fill material through the opening. Furthermore, the fill body can include means for advancing the inner port body towards the outer port body, wherein the flexible material is positioned relative to and between the inner port body and outer port body, and transfer of the fill material can be facilitated through the inner port body, the at least one opening, and the outer port body.
Patent CA-2626926-A1 (CA)
Title: Cooling systems for use on aircraft
Inventor: TREGO MICHAEL L
IPC: B64D33/10
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: Cooling systems (102) for an aircraft (100) are provided. In an embodiment, a system includes an engine nacelle (103), an engine (101), a bypass duct (119), and a heat exchanger (136). The engine nacelle (103) includes an airflow inlet. The engine (101) is housed in the engine nacelle (103) in flow communication with the airflow inlet. The bypass duct (119) extends between the engine nacelle (103) and the engine (101) is in flow communication with the airflow inlet. The bypass duct (119) includes an outer wall (123) and an opening (124) formed therein. The heat exchanger (136) is integrated with the engine (101) and is disposed over the opening (124) of the bypass duct outer wall (123) between the bypass duct outer wall (123) and the engine nacelle (103).
Patent CA-2628189-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUDGE PAUL
IPC: H04Q7/22
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: Methods and systems for operation upon one or more data processors to filter communications of users in accordance with a content-based policy filter, employing classifiers, policy compliance engines, rulesets, lexical, contextual, cluster and fingerprint analysis. The filter is applied to some or all of the received communications, and based on the results of the analysis, the communication is either encrypted, subjected to quarantine, delayed, dropped or delivered to the intended recipient.
Patent CA-2628322-A1 (CA)
Title: Aldimines comprising reactive groups containing active hydrogen, and use thereof
Inventor: BURCKHARDT URS
IPC: C07D265/06
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: The invention relates to aldimines of formula (I), the resulting products thereof, in addition to the uses thereof. The compounds containing aldimines and aldimines are characterised in that they are odour-free and during hydrolysis separate the odour-free aldehydes. They are therefor used as sources for aldehydes and amines.
Patent CA-2628789-A1 (CA)
Title: System and apparatus for item management
Inventor: SPERNOW JAMES T
IPC: G16H20/60
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a holder defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the holder, at least one indicator selectively-operable to indicate the holder cell into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to selectively operate each at least one indicator to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received. In embodiments, indicators are provided on the holder.  In other embodiments, the indicators may by on a guide associated with the docking station to assist the user in loading the holder. The contents of the loaded holder may be easily loaded, for example, into an automated dispensing machine for packaging and subsequent administration to a patient or for another use.
Patent CA-2630369-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOURAOUI MOEZ MOHAMED
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for making a microwavable dish comprising vegetables, sauce and a carbohydrate, wherein the dish is Refrigerator-stable after packaging and prior to microwaving, even at a pH of greater than or equal to about 5. The vegetables are provided fresh and/or IQF, heated in water, and steamed. The steamed vegetables are mixed with sauce and carbohydrate components, refrigerated after packaging and prior to microwaving, and maintain good textural, visual and taste characteristics.  Specifically, the vegetable component has a Just About Right/Acceptable Texture and a Firmness of at least 5.46 Kg force.
Patent CA-2631094-A1 (CA)
Title: Aquarium
Inventor: HSIEH CHIN-HUI
IPC: A01K63/04
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: The aquarium creates a smooth circulation of water flowing through mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration mechanisms. The three filtration mechanisms are housed in a vertical first compartment and a vertical second compartment, both along a back side of the aquarium body, and a lateral third compartment along a bottom side of the body, respectively. A  water pump draws water from the third compartment into the second compartment. After a first filtration processes, the water is poured back into the body. Due to the suction of the water pump, water flows from the body into the second compartment to undergo a second filtration process and then enters the third compartment, where a third filtration process is conducted.  The water is finally drawn into the second compartment to complete the circulation.
Patent CA-2631965-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-purpose table with electrical features
Inventor: HENRIOTT JAY M
IPC: H01R25/00
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A multi-purpose table including a channel that either forms a portion of, or is attached to, a horizontal support structure of the work surface of the table. The channel includes at least one trough for managing cables and cords associated with electrical and communication outlet modules. The electrical and communication outlet modules may be installed within the channel with the outlets accessible to a user of the table when the work surface is positioned in each of a horizontal use position and a vertical storage position. In one embodiment, individual outlet modules are installed within the channel by a snap-fit engagement. In another embodiment, the outlet modules are provided as part of a harness or bus assembly that is slidably installed and retained within the channel.
Patent CA-2632985-A1 (CA)
Title: A frozen confectionery product and method of manufacture
Inventor: BERTRAND FRANCIS VICTOR
IPC: A23G9/48
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a frozen confectionery product comprising the steps of: a) Providing a mould with a closed and an opened en d in a refrigerated environment, b) Filling said mould with a liquid mix to fo rm a shell, c) Removing the non-solidified liquid mix from the mould at least once, d) Pressure-filling the shell in the mould with a frozen confection, e)Inserting a stick in the frozen confection, f) Removing the product from t he mould and packing said product. In particular the invention relates to such a process wherein inclusions may be homogeneously distributed in the liquid mi x and/or in the frozen confection and/or accumulated on the top of the frozen confection after filling the mould with the frozen confection. The invention also relates to a product obtainable by such process, as well as a moulded i ce confectionery stick bar.
Patent CA-2633183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDERS JOHN
IPC: G10L11/00
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: At least one computer-readable medium encoded with instructions is provided, which, when executed by a processor, performs a method including the steps of:  identifying a viewer registered with a set top terminal (54, 44); retrieving from a database at least one viewer preference associated with the registered viewer (65), the viewer preference reflecting a programming preference of the viewer; selecting from among a plurality of programs listed in an EPG (80) at least one program in accordance with the viewer preference; and presenting to the registered viewer at least a portion of information pertaining to the program that is included in the EPG (50).
Patent CA-2636271-A1 (CA)
Title: The use of oripavine as a starting material for buprenorphine
Inventor: MANNINO ANTHONY
IPC: C07D489/12
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: There is provided a method for the synthesis of norbuprenorphine, and ultimately buprenorphine, utilizing oripavine as the starting material.  Conventional methods of producing buprenorphine utilize thebaine as the starting material, requiring an O-demethylation step, typically a low to moderate yield transformation. The present use of oripavine as a starting material does not require an O-demethylation step, since the oripavine molecule lacks an O-3 methyl group.
Patent CA-2638039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAVALEE BENOIT
IPC: B29C69/00
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: An apparatus for welding a plastic component to a body's aperture comprises a frame element, a first heating head mounted to the frame element for heating the component, a gripper for gripping the component and for mounting the component to the body's aperture, a heater arm having a second heating head mounted thereto for heating the body's aperture, and an actuator for mounting both the heater arm and the gripper to the frame element for alternating between a heating position wherein i) ia) the gripper is generally aligned with the first heating head for abutment therewith following relative movement towards each other, while ib) the second heating head is positioned for heating the body's aperture, and a work position wherein ii) the gripper is generally aligned with the body's aperture for mounting the component to the body's aperture for welding therewith. The gripper is mounted to the actuator via a cylinder arm provided with a collision monitor in the form of a linear encoder to detect inadvertent collision between the component and the heating head or the body. The collision monitor is configured to trigger an alarm when the linear encoder detects an inadvertent collision.
Patent CA-2639159-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REZAC JEROMY PAUL
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: Systems and methods for fast and sensitive standoff surface-hazard detection with high data throughput, high spatial resolution and high degree of pointing flexibility. The system comprises a first hand-held unit that directs an excitation beam onto a surface that is located a distance away from the first unit and an optical subsystem that captures scattered radiation from the surface as a result of the beam of light. The first unit is connected via a link that includes a bundle of optical fibers, to a second unit, called the processing unit. The processing unit comprises a fiber-coupled spectrograph to convert scattered radiation to spectral data, and a processor that analyzes the collected spectral data to detect and/or identify a hazardous substance. The second unit may be contained within a body-wearable housing or apparatus so that the first unit and second unit together form a man-portable detection assembly. In one embodiment, the system can continuously and without interruptions scan a surface from a 1-meter standoff while generating Raman spectral-frames at rates of 25 Hz.
Patent CA-2642447-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAJJI PHILIPPE
IPC: C08K9/04
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to hybrid impact modifiers prepared by: either spray drying, coagulation, freeze coagulation or other known recovery methods of a mixture of a latex or slurry of standard impact modifiers and a slurry of a mineral filler, or simultaneous drying (by spray-drying, coagulation other known recovery possible methods) of (i) a latex or slurry of standard impact modifiers and of (ii) a slurry of a mineral filler, further to the coagulation or freeze coagulation, if any, there is a filtration and drying step to recover these hybrid impact modifiers as a powder. The present invention also relates to the use of said hybrid impact modifiers in thermoplastic polymers, and a thermoplastic polymer containing said hybrid impact modifiers. The hybrid impact modifiers may exhibit improved powder properties (flowability, lumping/caking resistance, segregation between the organic and the mineral parts) and better dispersion homogeneities.
Patent CA-2647313-A1 (CA)
Title: Retail shelf edge label media sheet
Inventor: JACKSON BLAINE
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: A multi-layer construct is provided for simultaneously displaying old and new product information. The construct includes a liner that has removable and permanent portions. A removable adhesive is applied to a front surface of the first portion of the liner and a permanent adhesive is applied to a front surface of the second portion of the liner. A transparent film is secured to the removable adhesive and a printable label is secured to the permanent adhesive. The first portion of the liner can be separated from remainder of the construct so that the transparent film can be applied removably over the old product information. The new product information can be printed on the printable label.
Patent CA-2649451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELL OCA ALBERTO FERNANDEZ
IPC: A61B17/82
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: Cable and crimp assembly kits for fixing bone fractures include long-nose crimp pliers that have a pair of operating handles and connected opposed long jaws. The long jaws are designed to hold and crush a wire crimp. The jaws are long and narrow enough to be able to insert and crush a crimp through a small incision, such as used by a known wire passer tool, at a deeply located bone without spreading or opening wider the small incision. The long-nosed pliers can be used with a crimp alone or with a crimp and an intermediate part that provisionally holds a tension applied to an associated cable or wire.
Patent CA-2650127-A1 (CA)
Title: Nitrogen limitation adaptibility gene and protein and modulation thereof
Inventor: BI YONG-MEI
IPC: G01N33/573
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a nitrogen-regulated RING-like ubiquitin E3 ligase gene required for sugar sensing and the modulation of the expression of this gene to modulate a characteristic in a plant. The RING-like ubiquitin E3 ligase of the present invention is involved in mediating nitrogen limitation adaptive responses in plants and its expression is influenced by nitrogen status. Increased expression of this or substantially similar genes can produce plants with improved nitrogen utilization and increased yield.
Patent CA-2651615-A1 (CA)
Title: Plastic container
Inventor: MILLER JAMES J
IPC: B65D1/00
Filed: 2007-01-27
Abstract: A blow molded, hollow plastic container including two opposed, relatively longer sidewall portions which alternate with two opposed, relatively shorter sidewall portions. A first of the relatively shorter sidewall portions includes a grip area, and the opposed second relatively shorter sidewall portion includes a pour area.
Patent CA-2655749-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of and device for butt welding without weld filler materials thin metal sheets using clamping pressing devices, at least one pressing element being suitable for applying two or more distinct pressure levels
Inventor: KOBABE GUENTHER
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the linear butt welding of thin metal sheets without weld filler materials comprising movable welding head, a carrier table (1), a clamping device (3) having at least two pressing elements (4, 5) which operate independently of one another and at least one of the pressing elements (4, 5) being suitable for applying two or more distinct pressure levels. Additional horizontal pressing elements (11) are further provided in order to press the metal sheets to be welded against one other while being deformed, until full-area contact of the metal-sheet edges butting against one another is achieved. The invention further relates to a welding method using such device.
Patent CA-2657829-A1 (CA)
Title: Particles for delivery of active ingredients, process of making and compositions thereof
Inventor: SINGH SARABJIT
IPC: A61K9/51
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions having particles comprising, inorganic element; one or more active ingredient and optionally a release rate modulating agent, suitable for the delivery of active ingredients to human and animal tissues. The particles are nanoparticles or microparticles or mixtures thereof, made preferably by sol-gel method. The compositions are useful for application to the topical or mucosal surfaces preferably in the form of creams, gels, lotions, dry powders, spray, foam and other suitable forms.
Patent CA-2661311-A1 (CA)
Title: Tilt-lift method for erecting a bridge
Inventor: KOLLEGGER JOHANN
IPC: E01D21/08
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A bridge pier (4), two bridge girders (2) and two supporting rods (3) are produced in an approximately vertical position. The supporting rods (3) are connected to the top of the pier (4) and to the bridge girders (2). By rais ing the bridge girders (2) by their end points (9) which are adjacent to the pier (4), the bridge girders (2) are brought into the horizontal end positi on. Finally, the end points (9) of the bridge girders (2) are connected to t he pier (4).
Patent CA-2663041-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of enhancing mucosal hydration and mucosal clearance by treatment with sodium channel blockers and osmolytes
Inventor: HIRSCH ANDREW J
IPC: A61K31/33
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating diseases ameliorated by increased mucociliary clearance and mucosal hydration by administering an effective amount of a sodium channel blocker as defined herein and an osmolyte to a subject to a subject in need of increased mucociliary clearance and mucosal hydration.
Patent CA-2667365-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHAEFER PETER
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2007-10-06
Abstract: The disclosure provides a system, tools and methods for estimating a property or characteristic of a fluid downhole. In one aspect, the method may include: heating the fluid at a selected or first location during a first time phase, taking temperature measurements of the fluid substantially at the selected location during a second time phase, and estimating the property of the downhole fluid using temperature measurements. Temperature measurements may also be taken at a location spaced apart from the first location and used to estimate the property of the fluid. The tool may include a device that heats the fluid during a first time phase and takes temperature measurements of the fluid during a second time phase. A processor uses the temperature measurements and a model to estimate a property of interest of the fluid.