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Patent CA-2541093-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEER RICHARD
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention allows for fund access and management wherein gaming machines, such as slot machines, receive playable credits directly from a patron's banking or credit card account. Another aspect of the present invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing the players to provide a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in the casino. In return, the casino issues gaming or bonus points to the players for allowing their transactions to be tracked. Yet another aspect of the present invention consolidates the players' financial account information into a single casino database. Players can subsequently credit or debit cash from the players' financial accounts using any associated customer identification cards or otherwise receive such credits in other forms that permit negotiations, including quasi-cash documents.
Patent CA-2543498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VEZEAU CLAUDE
IPC: A61K38/26
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for treating diabetes, which involve the use of hydroxylated amino acids, such as 4-hydroxyisoleucine, and one or more additional antidiabetic agents.
Patent CA-2545689-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermoplastic surgical template for performing dental implant osteotomies and method thereof
Inventor: TANG BRIAN
IPC: A61C3/00
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A surgical template for performing dental implant osteotomies comprises a malleable, resinous, thermoplastic base, at least one non-thermoplastic, rigid drill guide attached to the base, and a securing mechanism between the base and the drill guide. The template may reversibly melt to a malleable state and can be handled by hand without additional tools so as to conform to the adjacent teeth of the edentulous ridge, either directly in the patient's mouth or on a cast model. Dental osteotomies using the template can then be performed. The surgical template may be manufactured of a thermoplastic material having a sharp and low melting point but high rigidity in the solid state at room temperature.
Patent CA-2546995-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid detergent composition comprising a solubilizing anionic surfactant
Inventor: SCHEIBEL JEFFREY JOHN
IPC: C11D1/22
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising a limited amount of a solubilizing anionic surfactant for increased speed of cooked grease cleaning and methods of using the same.
Patent CA-2549960-A1 (CA)
Title: Server apparatus
Inventor: MATSUKAWA FUMIKAZU
IPC: H04Q3/42
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: A server apparatus includes a memory which stores a management table indicating a correspondence relation between the terminal IDs contained in a call information event from the telephone exchange apparatus and status information indicating the call connected status of the telephone terminals, when the call connection is established between telephone terminals, a decision unit to refer to the management table based on terminal IDs contained in the received call information event and decides the presence or absence of a change in the call connected status of telephone terminals corresponding to the terminal IDs, and a controller which updates the status information corresponding to the terminal IDs in the management table, when the decision by the decision unit is presence, and establishes a data communication connection between data terminals associated with the terminal IDs of telephone terminals to be connected, based on the updated status information.
Patent CA-2551879-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKAK KRESTEN
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: The invention provides combination treatments with IL-21, an analogue, a derivative or active fragment thereof, an IL-21 mimetic or IL-21 polynucleotide.
Patent CA-2552665-A1 (CA)
Title: Handheld electronic device having offset sound openings
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROBERT
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: An improved handheld electronic device has a case with an elongated cavity formed therein. An audio transducer is in fluid communication with the cavity, and a number of sound openings are formed in the case and are in fluid communication with the cavity and with the atmosphere surrounding the handheld electronic device. The sound openings are generally spaced from a central region of the audio transducer to space the sound openings generally farther from an edge of the case than the audio transducer. The cavity is configured to form a Helmholtz resonator that enables the communication of sound through the cavity between the audio transducer and the sound openings.  The spacing of the sound openings from an edge of a case helps a user to form a seal between the case and the user's ear to enable sound from the sound openings to enter the ear and to be perceived by the user.
Patent CA-2554467-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RADEMACHER INEZ
IPC: A23C19/032
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a method of preparing cheese products with a suitable moisture level. The cheese products that have been formed using the composition are characterised with an improve at least one of aroma, flavour, mildness, consistency, texture, syneresis, body, mouth feel, firmness, viscosity, gel fracture, wheying off, structure and/or organoleptic properties, nutrition and/or health benefits. In particular, the present invention provides a composition comprising a starter acidification micro-organism and an EPS fermentation culture comprising a viable micro-organism an enzyme produced by said micro-organism and an exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by the activity of said enzyme.
Patent CA-2554834-A1 (CA)
Title: Product securement and management system
Inventor: SYVUK MAX E SR
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: A system for managing and securing product and deterring theft in a retail setting includes a system (100) that resides either on a standard retailer shelf or may be a stand-alone system. In an embodiment, the system (100) includes a plurality of shelves (104) and product dividers (110) positioned between the shelves (104) and extending from the front edges of the shelves toward the rear of the shelves. Front retaining walls (116) are positioned at the front edges of the shelves (104) and are configured to have a height that inhibits access to products on the shelves (104). Individual retaining tabs (122) of varying height may be added in front of rows of taller product to inhibit access to these products. In an embodiment, rigid (130) or moveable barriers (140) may be positioned above retaining walls (116) that further restrict access to the products. With the invention, the "sweeping" of numerous products by a thief is deterred. In another embodiment, an alert device may be configured to detect and monitor movement of the moveable barriers and may provide an alert signal (142) corresponding to the management of product on the shelf or corresponding to a potential theft situation. In an embodiment, the alert device (142) may communicate with a security camera (260) to monitor the vicinity and provide a notification to the potential thief that his actions are being monitored and recorded, or provide a notification to store computer, pager, cellular telephone, or the like.
Patent CA-2555116-A1 (CA)
Title: Skillroute labour integration solution
Inventor: BUCHAN JIM
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: The SkillRoute Integration Plan is an all-encompassing employment solution to the many challenges faced by new immigrants to Canada in seeking meaningful and skills commensurate employment. This labour integration process enables and empowers newcomers to reduce and eliminate real and perceived employment barriers. International trained professionals and skilled workers are often employed at jobs below and outside their level of knowledge, experience and education. This innovative approach is an invention that uses Internet technology to deliver a highly intuitive labour mobility workflow methodology for newcomers, designed to promote international work experience favourably to Canadian employers. Additionally, an international work experience occupational algorithm compliments the candidate's portfolio by qualitatively and quantitatively evaluating foreign work credentials.     The Integration plan is designed around a data capturing and reporting method that is able to provide predictive, qualitative and quantitative reports of newcomer integration outcomes and issues.
Patent CA-2556373-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAHRAUS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61K31/16
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a new method of ameliorating and/or treating enteritis induced by radiation therapy, alone or in combination with other therapies, for the treatment of, for example, gastrointestinal malignancies, including colorectal, appendiceal, anal, or small bowel cancers; urogenital malignancies, including prostate, ladder, testicular, or penile cancers;  gynecologic malignancies, including cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal, or vulvar cancers; or osteogenic and other sarcomatous malignancies in which pelvic structures are involved, comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of balsalazide to a patient in need thereof.
Patent CA-2560252-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the production of atorvastatin calcium in amorphous form
Inventor: SATHYANARAYANA SWARGAM
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A process for the production of amorphous atorvastatin calcium and stabilized, amorphous atorvastatin calcium is provided.
Patent CA-2560809-A1 (CA)
Title: Quick coupling with a compensation of the coupling tolerances
Inventor: AROSIO MASSIMO
IPC: F16L37/08
Filed: 2006-09-25
Abstract: A tolerance compensated quick coupling comprises a projecting or bulging portion of a male coupling, which can be axially driven in a valve body, the coupling projecting or bulging portion ending with a flange inside the valve body, said flange in said valve body being followed by an axially movable annular body which, through a spring bearing on the bottom of the valve body, is pressed against the flange, the movable annular body having, on a side thereof facing the flange, a circumferential slot housing a sealing ring element contacting an inner surface of the flange, the movable annular body being moreover provided, on an outer circumferential side thereof, with a slot in which is engaged a circumferential sealing ring contacting an inner wall of the valve body.
Patent CA-2562046-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHIAVONE ROBERT JOSEPH
IPC: C08F20/00
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making titanium-catalyzed polyethylene terephthalate resins having reduced comonomer substitution, as well as preforms, bottles, and films made from these resins.
Patent CA-2562645-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de detection comprenant un miroir parabolique, et utilisation d'un tel dispositif a bord d'un engin de survol
Inventor: BREDIN CARINE
IPC: H01Q19/19
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: Un dispositif de détection comprend un miroir parabolique (1) et plusieurs détecteurs de rayonnement (2-5). Les détecteurs sont positionnés dans le pla n focal (O, X'-X, Y'-Y) du miroir avec des décalages respectifs selon une direction commune déterminée (Y'-Y). Le dispositif de détection comprend en outre un système de sélection relié à chacun des détecteurs (2-5), agencé po ur sélectionner successivement chacun des détecteurs et pour transmettre un signal de réception issu du détecteur sélectionné. Les décalages des détecteurs (d2-d5) sont choisis de sorte qu'un diagramme de gain de réceptio n du dispositif présente, entre deux maxima de gain successifs dans ledit diagramme et correspondant respectivement à l'un des détecteurs, un minimum de gain inférieur de moins de 3,0 dB à chacun desdits maxima de gain. Un tel dispositif de détection permet de balayer une zone selon plusieurs sous- fauchées juxtaposées à partir d'un engin de survol de ladite zone.
Patent CA-2564885-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYASHI TOMOKAZU
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: In a separator member to be joined to an adjacent member adjacent thereto with an adhesive in a cell stacking direction, guide paths are provided to guide, in a specific direction, the adhesive applied to a joint surface of the separator member to be joined to the adjacent member. Thus, excessive adhesive is guided to the guide path, and associated disadvantages during joining can be eliminated.
Patent CA-2566258-A1 (CA)
Title: Web splicing apparatus
Inventor: FAGG BARRY SMITH
IPC: A24C5/00
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: An apparatus for forming a composite web for use in making a fuel element for smoking articles comprises a dual bobbin unwinder from which alternate glass fiber webs are unwound. A splicing apparatus is used to splice together the webs unwound from the two bobbins of the unwinder. Sensing and speed controls are provided for sensing unwinding speed and the amount of web remaining on a bobbin for controlling web accumulation prior to splicing and stopping of the web to effect a splice. Upstream of the splicing apparatus the web is fed to a composite web former where it is slit into equal halves and vertically separated. A paper web is guided between the two web halves and the webs are converged into a three layer composite web with the paper web sandwiched between the glass fiber web halves. The composite web is fed to a KDF filter maker where it is combined with a carbonaceous rod for making a fuel element.
Patent CA-2567141-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYES RICHARD SR
IPC: E04G27/00
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: A multilevel access platform (10) comprising a plurality of stackable modules.  Each module includes elongated column members (12) that are generally parallel and coextensive, and a plurality of levels of elongated lateral members (14) that extend transversely between and are connected to the column members. Each level of the lateral members (14) is located at vertically spaced positions relative to the column members (12) and each of the lateral members (14) border a side of the module. At least one platform section (16) is provided for each level and is supported by one level of the lateral members (14). The stackable modules include a staircase (18) that extends between each level of the lateral members (14). The multilevel access platform includes a base assembly (20) provided to stabilize and independently secure the multilevel platform . A method for erecting the multilevel access platform includes the step of stacking each module to meet a desired height of a building construction.
Patent CA-2568460-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of nitric esters of monohydric alchols
Inventor: KONIECZNY PETER
IPC: C07C201/02
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of nitric esters of mono-hydric alcohols wherein a monohydric alcohol or a mixture of monohydric alcohols is converted with nitric acid to the corresponding nitric esters under adiabatic reaction conditions in the presence of sulfuric acid.
Patent CA-2570536-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for making a color display device
Inventor: WINTER STEVEN B
IPC: C08J7/043
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A method of making a color display device and color display device are provided for the display of metallic or special effect pigmented paint using commercially available or the manufacturer's paint. In the method provided herein, the metallic or special effect pigmented paint is sprayed onto a web behind a knife or onto a first roller which is a part of a roller roller coater.
Patent CA-2572334-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for modulation of ror.gamma.t
Inventor: LITTMAN DANIEL
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to expression of ROR.gamma.t in cells and tissues and the effect of expression of this gene on proliferation of specific immune cells and in promotion of immune cell aggregates. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods and agents that may decrease function of the gene product (the protein) or expression of this gene in individuals experiencing an inflammatory condition, an autoimmune disease or a food allergy, or any other condition whereby it is desirable to inhibit an immune response. In addition, methods and agents useful for enhancing the function of ROR.gamma.t with agonists or expression of this gene are also considered for use whereby it is desirable to increase immunity to a pathogen or tumor cell, for example, for use in conjunction with a vaccine.
Patent CA-2572338-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and reagents for the detection of melanoma
Inventor: WANG YIXIN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: An assay for identifying a malignant melanocyte is conducted by determining whether differential expression of particular genes is indicative of melanoma exceed a cut-off value. The assay can be performed intra-operatively on lymph node tissue.
Patent CA-2572899-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAGAWA TAKEHIRO
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: The lip type end-face sealing device, comprising a seal lip (62) which is integr
Patent CA-2573669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILKS STEPHEN A
IPC: F24F11/04
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a roof vent fan assembly having a fan motor operably coupled to a fan. The method comprises: monitoring an operating condition of the fan motor, detecting a jam condition of the fan based on the operating condition of the fan motor; and, upon detecting the jam condition, stopping operation of the fan motor and subsequently restarting operation of the fan motor.
Patent CA-2575350-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KATZ ARRIN
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: A differentially coated device for conducting a plurality of nano-volume specified reactions, the device comprising a platen having at least one exterior surface modified to a specified physicochemical property, a plurality of nano-volume channels, each nano-volume channel having at least one interior surface in communication with the at least one exterior surface that is selectively coated with an optionally dissolvable coating agent physisorbed to at least one interior surface, wherein the optionally dissolvable coating agent comprises a coating agent and a first component for the plurality of specified reactions. Methods for preparing and using such devices are also provided, as well as a method of registering a location of a dispenser array in relation to a microfluidic array. A first one of the dispenser array and the microfluidic array is movable in relation to the frame, and the other of the first one of the dispenser array and the microfluidic array is fixed relative to the frame. Quantities related to a vector displacement from the alignment position to a fixed position on the one of the dispenser array and the microfluidic array is determined. The quantities thus determined are used to guide positioning of the dispenser array relative to the microfluidic array.
Patent CA-2580220-A1 (CA)
Title: Linear motor driven amusement ride and method
Inventor: HUNTER RICHARD D
IPC: A63G21/14
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A waterslide amusement ride having in a portion thereof, a linear induction motor to efficiently and effectively affect the motion of a vehicle sliding on the ride. The linear induction motor comprises linear induction motor units embedded below a sliding surface, and a reaction plate mounted to the bottom of the vehicle. Depending on the configuration of the linear induction motor units and the reaction plate, the linear induction motor drive can be used to accelerate the vehicle, decelerate the vehicle, maintain the speed of the vehicle up an uphill section, or rotate the vehicle.
Patent CA-2584804-A1 (CA)
Title: Eph receptor tumor biomarkers
Inventor: GIBO DENISE
IPC: C07K16/30
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: Specific, differential expression of EphA2 in both GBM cells and human GBM  tumors compared to normal brain are shown. EphA2 serves as a useful molecular marker for cancer in such areas as diagnosis and prognosis. In addition, EphA2 is used in the development of new therapeutics for tumors, such as molecularly targeted drug delivery.
Patent CA-2590313-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHANG QIANG
IPC: A61F2/94
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A biocompatible material may be configured into any number of implantable medical devices including intraluminal stents. Polymeric materials may be utilized to fabricate any of these devices, including stents. The stents may be balloon expandable or self-expanding. By preferential mechanical deformation of the polymer, the polymer chains may be oriented to achieve certain desirable performance characteristics.
Patent CA-2591326-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for replacing a spinal disc
Inventor: BIRCHALL CHARLES F JR
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A method for replacing a spinal disc between first and second vertebrae including determining a reference point on the spinal column. A marker is connected to a vertebrae at a reference point. The marker is engaged with a guide assembly for guiding insertion of a surgical instrument between the first and second vertebrae. The apparatus is inserted between the first and second vertebrae. An outer surface of the apparatus is engageable with the first vertebrae and a rail extending from the outer surface is engageable with the first vertebrae to connect the apparatus to the first vertebrae. First and second projections extend from the outer surface and each projection is engageable with the first vertebrae to connect the apparatus to the first vertebrae. The first projection extends from the outer surface a first distance. The second projection extends from the outer surface a second distance greater than the first distance.
Patent CA-2594097-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRICKL ROLF-STEFAN
IPC: A61K31/517
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of selected CGRP antagonists, the physiologically acceptable salts thereof or the hydrates of the salts for controlling menopausal hot flashes. The invention also relates to corresponding drugs that contain one or more of the selected CGRP antagonists as the active ingredient and to the production thereof.
Patent CA-2596057-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KETO YOSHIHIRO
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: A method of screening a therapeutic agent for irritable bowel syndrome,  characterized in that  a test substance is administered to a conditioned fear stressed animal model and the condition of defecation and/or bowel movement thereof is measured.
Patent CA-2596150-A1 (CA)
Title: An adjustable-installed recessed lighting
Inventor: SHEN TIANLIN
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: The invention provides an adjustable-installed recessed lighting comprising: a lighting body on which a support hole is arranged; a spring leaf having the top end recessed by the support hole and a bottom end; wherein, a sliding chute located below the support hole is arranged on the lighting body; said support hole has multilevel clamping openings along the direction of the height; the top end of said spring leaf is inserted in the clamping opening and the bottom end may slide in the sliding chute. Since the support hole has multilevel clamping openings, the top end of the spring leaf may be inserted in the clamping opening with different height depending on the thickness of the installation wall; because of the setting of the sliding chutes, the spring leaf can keep the same bend for the different thickness of the installation wall so that the installation of the lighting is facility, simple and fastness.