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Patent CA-2557238-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUANG HIATAO
IPC: H01M10/052
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a metal phosphate which comprises milling in a carbonaceous vessel a lithium source, a phosphate source, such as LiH2PO4, and a metal oxide containing a metal ion wherein the metal ion is capable of being reduced, to produced a milled mixture and heating the milled mixture in an inert atmosphere at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a metal phosphate wherein the metal ion of the metal oxide is reduced in oxidation state without the direct addition of a reducing agent to the starting materials. In another embodiment the present invention relates to a method for preparing a mixed metal phosphate which comprises milling a lithium source and a phosphate source, such as LiH2PO4, a metal oxide and another metal compound wherein at least one of the metal compounds contains a metal ion capable of being reduced to produce a milled mixture and heating the resulting milled mixture in an inert atmosphere at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a mixed metal phosphate, wherein the oxidation state of at least one of the metal ions is reduced in oxidation state without the direct addition of a reducing agent to the reactants. It is another object of the invention to provide electrochemically active materials produced by said methods.
Patent CA-2557389-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANG XUE DONG
IPC: G06F16/9538
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: A method and system of visually coding search results is provided. Using a search query containing a plurality of search terms, a web search is conducted and a set of search results is obtained. Occurrence frequencies of the search terms in the returned document are tallied and used to formulate a number of occurrence indicators having color shades based on the occurrence frequencies of the search terms. The search results are then displayed in two levels of detail with a fust portion of the search results displayed in a first format and a second portion displayed in a second format. The occurrence indicators for the search terms are displayed beside each returned document to indicate to a user the frequency of the search terms in the search results.
Patent CA-2560285-A1 (CA)
Title: Cervical intervertebral prosthesis
Inventor: LINK HELMUT D
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A cervical intervertebral prosthesis comprising at least one cover plate (3,4), which can be joined to one of two neighboring intervertebrae (1, 2), and a securing plate (12) securing it ventrally to the vertebra (1,2).  According to the invention, the securing plate (12) is a separate part which is not connected to the covering plate (3,4). It can be biodegradable.
Patent CA-2560422-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method of pavement advertising
Inventor: TOZER JOHN
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A road advertising system in which advertising indicia is applied to an upper surface of a road forming a carriageway capable of carrying pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic; the system comprising; wheel mounted mobile unit including a source of marking fluid, delivery means to distribute said fluid onto a surface, control means to regulate delivery rate of said fluid, the control mans including a computer actuated plotter which controls the path of at least one delivery nozzle associated with the delivery means to form an image on the road surface.
Patent CA-2563809-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VIGH GYULA
IPC: C08K5/19
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: Water-soluble, UV-absorbing and/or fluorescing compound having an isoelectric point greater than 10, can be obtained using molecules chosen from the group of molecules consisting of those containing at least one secondary alcohol OH  group with a pKa value greater than 10 and at least one amino group with a pKb value smaller than 5, those containing at least one primary alcohol OH group and at least one secondary alcohol OH group with respective pKa values greater than 10 and at least one amino group with a pKb value smaller than 5 or a quaternary ammonium group, and those containing at least two secondary alcohol OH groups with respective pKa values greater than 10 and at least one amno group with a pKb value smaller than 5 or a quaternary ammonium group; and having at least one UV absorbing group or at least one fluorescing group or a combination thereof. The invention includes methods for producing such compounds.
Patent CA-2564412-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODGER JONATHAN
IPC: G06Q50/06
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A portable electronic timing device has a size selected approximately the size of a standard electric switch cover plate or smaller. The device uses a combination digital clock/thermostat and a display to provide a conservation message and/or audible cue to notify the household consumers of changes in electricity and utility rates over on-peak, mid-peak and off-peak periods.
Patent CA-2565765-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANG PEIDONG
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: Nanoribbons 40 and nanowires 38 having diameters less than the wavelength of light, as shown for example in Fig. 7B, are used in the formation of optical circuits and devices. Such nano structures function as subwavelength optical waveguides which form a fundamental building block for optical integration.  The extraordinary length, flexibility and strength of these structures enable their manipulation on surfaces, including the precise positioning and optical linking of nanoribbon/wire waveguides 40, 38 and other nanoribbon/wire elements to form optical networks and devices. In addition, such structures provide for waveguiding in liquids, enabling them to further be used in other applications such as optical probes and sensors.
Patent CA-2566872-A1 (CA)
Title: Pledget handling hemostasis system and method
Inventor: FUREY TOM
IPC: A61B17/10
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: A system and method for delivering a pledget (20) of hemostasis promoting material to a blood vessel puncture (108) to facilitate hemostasis, having an introducer sheath (10) having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a control tip (14) coupled to the introducer sheath (10), and a self-expandable member (478) disposed around a portion of the control tip (14) to control blood flow at the blood vessel puncture (108).
Patent CA-2568698-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BATCHELOR STEPHEN NORMAN
IPC: D06M13/10
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: A method is provided for preserving the integrity of stretchy polymer fibres.
Patent CA-2569167-A1 (CA)
Title: A lubricating oil composition
Inventor: BOFFA ALEXANDER B
IPC: C10M137/10
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lubricating oil composition comprising (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity (b) one or more lithium--containing detergents (c) one or more detergents other than a lithium--containing detergent (d) one or more anti-oxidants (e) one or more dispersants and (f) one or more anti-wear agents, wherein the lubricating oil composition contains no more than 0.1 weight percent of lithium-containing detergents and no more than 0.12 weight percent phosphorus, and provided the lubricating oil composition does not contain a calcium-containing detergent. The present invention is also directed to a lubricating oil composition comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity (b) a lithium--containing detergent (c) a detergent other than a lithium-containing detergent (d) an amine-containing anti-oxidant (e) an ethylene carbonate treated dispersant and (f) a phosphorus-containing anti-wear agent, wherein the lubricating oil composition contains no more than 0.1 weight percent of lithium and no more than 0.12 weight percent phosphorus, and provided the lubricating oil composition does not contain a calcium-containing detergent.  The present invention is also directed to method for reducing catalyst poisoning in exhaust after treatment systems in internal combustion engines, which comprises operating the engine with the lubricating oil compositions of the present invention.
Patent CA-2570903-A1 (CA)
Title: N-hydroxyamide derivatives and use thereof
Inventor: BOMBRUN AGNES
IPC: C07D295/18
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: The present invention is related to N-hydroxyamide derivatives of Formula (I) and use thereof, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases and fibrosis, including multiple sclerosis, arthritis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver and pulmonary fibrosis.
Patent CA-2572123-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEDMAN GORAN ERIK
IPC: E04C2/04
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: The invention concerns a gypsum plasterboard comprising at least a covering paper forming the outside of the plasterboard and a coating slip deposited on said covering paper. The invention is characterized in that the coating slip comprises plastic pigments as whitening agent. The invention also concerns gypsum plasterboards and a coating slip for gypsum plasterboard paper.
Patent CA-2572888-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWER DAVID C
IPC: A21B1/02
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A steam oven construction and method of assembly utilizing a modular cavity unit is described.
Patent CA-2573897-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for optimizing animal production based on dynamic nutrient information
Inventor: GEISTING DONALD W
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: Published without an Abstract
Patent CA-2574317-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHENG FANG
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: A resistivity logging tool suitable for downhole use includes a transmitter, two spaced apart receivers. The measured signals are inverted to determine the distance to a boundary in the earth formation in the presence of a transition zone in resistivity. The direction of drilling may be controlled based on the determined distance.
Patent CA-2574399-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HSIAO FENG-HSIANG
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A pressure-adjustable fixture for fuel cell unit includes a controllable pressure source, a pressure guiding mechanism, a press plate, and a pressure--applying carrier mechanism. The controllable pressure source supplies an amount of pressure, which is transmitted via the pressure guiding mechanism to the press plate, and the pressure is further uniformly distributed via the press plate over the fuel cell units loaded on the pressure-applying carrier mechanism for testing. In this manner, the fuel cell units have optimal contact pressure to achieve the best electrical properties.
Patent CA-2575670-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON MICHAEL R
IPC: A61K31/4965
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to sodium channel blockers. The present invention also includes a variety of methods of treatment using these inventive sodium channel blockers.
Patent CA-2575677-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas-filled microvesicles composition for contrast imaging
Inventor: FRINKING PETER
IPC: A61K49/22
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new composition comprising gas-filled microvesicles for contrast imaging which are particularly suitable for providing an effective echo response to at least two selected ultrasound waves having different frequencies. Said composition preferably comprises at least two different preparations of gas-filled microvesicles having respective peaks of non-linear echographic response differing by at least 2 MHz to each other, and preferably have respective size distributions with different median sizes.  In particular, said preparations preferably have size distributions with respective DV50 values differing from each other by at least 0.5 µm, more preferably at least 1.0 µm. Alternatively, said composition has a volume size distribution showing a value of Bowley skewness of 0.16 or higher.  According to a preferred embodiment, at least 95% of the total volume of gas contained in said microvesicles, calculated on the population of microvesicles up to a diameter of 10 µm, is contained in microvesicles having a diameter of 8 micron or less.
Patent CA-2575978-A1 (CA)
Title: Implant deployment apparatus
Inventor: CHAN RANDY S
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: A delivery system (100), including a restraining member (102), maintains a collapsed implant (106) in its collapsed state for delivery through a small passageway to a desired site in a mammalian body. Once the implant is positioned at the desired site, the restraining member is released so that the stent may expand or be expanded to its expanded state. In a preferred embodiment, the restraining member comprises a sheet of material that surrounds at least a portion of the collapsed stent. Portions of the restraining member are releasably coupled to one another with a low profile thread-like member or suture.
Patent CA-2576995-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PLEASANT WAYNE
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2005-08-11
Abstract: A wireless data communication device is disclosed. A millimeter range mixer having a first immediate frequency port, a second reference port, and a millimeter wave port receives an intermediate frequency radio signal. A local oscillator source provides a reference signal to the reference port of the mixer, and using a millimeter wave filter coupled to the millimeter wave port of the mixer, an intermediate frequency radio signal is converted to a millimeter wave frequency signal and a millimeter wave frequency signal is converted to an intermediate frequency radio signal.
Patent CA-2585218-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PINGIN VITALIY V
IPC: C25C3/16
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A device for compensating a magnetic field in a linearly arranged series of electrolysis cells consists of a combination of main and supplemental electrical compensating conductors. Main inner and outer compensating conductors are spaced from the respective sides of the cells in a series. An inner supplemental compensating conductor is disposed at the bottom of the cells and along the main inner compensating conductor.  First and second outer supplemental compensating conductors are disposed at the bottom of the cells. The first supplemental conductor is positioned at the cathode bars at the outer side of the cell. The second outer supplemental conductor is positioned between the first outer supplemental conductor and small axis of the cell.
Patent CA-2586438-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated guidewire needle knife device
Inventor: NOBIS RUDOLPH H
IPC: A61L29/02
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: Devices and methods for translumenal access are provided. In one embodiment, a device for translumenal access includes an elongate member having proximal and distal ends and a lumen extending therethrough. A tissue-penetrating wire can extend through the lumen, and in use the wire can be selectively movable between a retracted position where the wire is in a constrained configuration within the lumen and an extended position in which a portion of the wire extends a distance beyond a distal end of the elongate member. The portion of wire which extends the distance beyond the distal end of the elongate member can be adapted to assume a non-linear unconstrained configuration to prevent injury to the tissue and/or tissue structures adjacent to the tissue.
Patent CA-2587244-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOROKHOVSKYI VICTOR
IPC: G05B7/02
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A control device contains a plurality of controllers, a common signal output, and a change-over unit. The controllers are coupled on an output side to the common signal output through the change-over unit. A plurality of differentiating elements are disposed upstream of the change-over unit and in each case connected with one of the controllers. An integrating element follows the change-over unit. An output of a controller is first differentiated, sent through the change-over unit, and then integrated.
Patent CA-2591014-A1 (CA)
Title: Bowling lane conditioning machine
Inventor: MITCHELL PATRICK J
IPC: B05C1/08
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A bowling lane conditioning machine (100) is disclosed with circuitry that is operative to perform one or more of the following: dynamically updating a graphical representation of a lane dressing fluid pattern and/or zone, displaying confirmation that a selected component completed a desired function, displaying a log of activity, changing a language of text displayed on a display device (180), and displaying a graphical user interface with different menu options displayed differently. Also disclosed is a bowling lane conditioning machine (100) with a display device located on a housing (110) and an input device (190, 200) located on a handle (130), and/or with a first input device (190) located on a handle and a second input device (200) located on a housing (110). Further disclosed is bowling lane conditioning machine (100) with two processors that operate independently from one another: one that controls a lane dressing fluid application system, and the other that provides a graphic user interface.
Patent CA-2591693-A1 (CA)
Title: Curable polyester resin compositions
Inventor: ALTOUNIAN GEORGES N
IPC: C08K5/098
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: Curable polyester resins are described herein which may be used in a wide variety of fields. The curable polyester resins may include a curing accelerator such as DMAA, a rubber modifier such as polyvinyl acetate based material, and/or a copper salt.
Patent CA-2596605-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAUGE CHRISTIAN
IPC: B03C3/02
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif générateur de plasma protégé contre les risques d'embrasement et/ou d'explosion (1) pour le traitement de l'air. Le plasma est au moins partiellement enveloppé par une toile métallique, laquelle toile est dimensionnée de manière à empêcher une flamme de s'échapper de l'enveloppe. Cette invention permet répondre particulièrement bien aux impératifs de sécurité et de sûreté aéronautiques, en particulier en ce qui concerne les aéronefs civils.
Patent CA-2597928-A1 (CA)
Title: Lentiviral vectors and their use
Inventor: CHANG YUNG NIEN
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to lentiviral vectors for gene therapy, cancer treatment, producing recombinant proteins, such as antibodies and vaccines, and other therapeutic purposes. Novel lentiviral vectors are disclosed, e.g., comprising helper sequences in opposite orientations and/or minimally functional LTR sequences, which can be used to prepare high efficiency transduction vectors. Vectors are also designed to express silencing RNA and antisense polynucleotides.
Patent CA-2601146-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical depth instrument
Inventor: SON YOUNG J
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: An Instrument (100) for measuring the depth of a hole in a bone or other tissue electronically, and for providing a convenient display (150) of information relating to the depth. The surgical depth gauge comprises a probe insertable into the hole with an indented hook (165) for positioning the distal end of the probe against a distal surface of the bone, and a reciprocating member slidably connected to the probe and positionable against a proximal surface of the bone. The probe cooperates with a sensor in an electrical circuit connected to the reciprocating member to produce an electronic signal that changes with the distance between the first surface and the second surface. The electronic circuit comprises a power source and a display. The instrument is robust to contamination and sterilization, and is designed for use by both left and right handed surgeons.
Patent CA-2603884-A1 (CA)
Title: Support frame and cover plate for wall mounting an electrical apparatus
Inventor: DE AMBROGGI RENATO
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: The present invention refers to a support frame (2) for wall -mounting at least one electrical apparatus, the frame (2) comprising: - a frame body (7) fixable to the wall and developing about a window (9) defining a mounting seat adapted for receiving and holding said at least one electrical apparatus ; and - fixing means (12) for removably fixing a cover plate (3) to the support frame (2). The support frame (2) is characterised in that the fixing means includes at least one fixing channel (12) exhibiting an end jointed to an opening (13) obtained in the frame body (7), the fixing channel (12) being such as to be capable of receiving, through the opening (13), a corresponding fixing tongue (4), provided in the cover plate (3), the fixing channel (12) including therein relief means (14) that can face a surface (31) of the tongue (4) and pushing means (20, 21) adapted for acting on the fixing tongue (4) for engaging pressure-wise said surface (31) of the tongue against said relief means (14) of the channel (12) .
Patent CA-2606199-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for activity based email sorting
Inventor: BALUJA SHUMEET
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: Messages of a user are ranked based on metrics derived from user actions with regard to the messages. Groupings of messages, such as conversations or a set of messages that are determined to be similar, may also be ranked. When new messages are received, their interest to the user is estimated based on rankings of messages and message groupings to which the new message is related. The new messages may be made more or less prominent based on the estimated interest to the user.
Patent CA-2607360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARDALAN SHAHBAZ
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition in the form of a tablet suitable for dissolution in the buccal cavity, said composition comprising i) an effective amount of a narcotic active ingredient, and ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable amine having a pK of about 8 or greater, wherein the molar ratio of amine:active ingredient is at least about 5:1.
Patent CA-2608150-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-clearing catheter for clinical implantation
Inventor: LEE SELENE
IPC: A61M25/16
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides methods and apparati that utilize micro-electro-mechanical systems that can be used for example to prevent and/  or clear obstructions in the fluid conduits of medical devices such as catheters.
Patent CA-2609886-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VARKEY JOSEPH
IPC: H01B7/285
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: Electrical cables formed from at least one insulated conductor, a layer of inner armor wires disposed adjacent the insulated conductor, and a layer of shaped strength members disposed adjacent the outer periphery of the first layer of armor wires. A polymeric material is disposed in interstitial spaces formed between the inner armor wires and the layer of shaped strength members, and the polymeric material is further disposed in interstitial spaces formed between the inner armor wire layer and insulated conductor. The polymeric material serves as a continuously bonded layer which also separates and encapsulates the armor wires forming the inner armor wire layer wire layer.
Patent CA-2610268-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAY SANDIP
IPC: G01N33/567
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: The inventors have discovered a collection of proteinaceous biomarkers (~AD~  biomarkers) which can be measured in peripheral biological fluid samples to aid in the diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The invention further provides methods of identifying candidate agents for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease by testing prospective agents for activity in modulating AD biomarker levels.