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Patent CA-2593910-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JENSEN DUSTIN R
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A method of implanting a surgically implantable band, the method comprising the steps of providing a band with an elongated body member having a first end with a first latching member positioned thereon, and a second end with a second latching member positioned thereon. The first latching member has a suture tab extender extending therefrom. The suture tab extender has a suture attached thereto.  The second end has a gripping section positioned thereon shaped and dimensioned to facilitate gripping as the gastric band extender is passed through the second latching member. The method further includes the step of positioning the band around an anatomical structure and latching the band around the structure by placing the suture tab extender through the second latching member and thereafter coupling the first and second latching members. The method further involves the step of removing the suture tab extender from the band.
Patent CA-2596093-A1 (CA)
Title: Typability optimized ambiguous keyboards with reduced distortion
Inventor: GUTOWITZ HOWARD ANDREW
IPC: G06F13/12
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: An ambiguous keyboard which is sufficiently typable and similar to conventional keyboards to both expert and novice users. The layout of the key involves reduction in the number of keys (5101-4523) and placing several letters on each of the key (5101-4523) to accommodate reduction in size of the keyboard without overly compromising text-entry capacity.
Patent CA-2596246-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-backoff, low application torque, tamper evident plastic closure and container system with enhanced visual tamper evidency
Inventor: CISTONE DAVID R
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: A container (320,500,600,800) for use with a closure (320,310) is provided, and includes a receptacle, a neck (340,510,610) extending therefrom, a closure-engaging thread segment (350,520,620,820) arranged on the neck of the container to engage the closure thread segment (400) arranged on the closure, and a plurality of spaced apart protrusions (360,530,630,830) protruding radially toward the closure from the neck of the container, the plurality of spaced apart protrusions forming a protrusion pattern that has a composite orientation (370,550,650,850) that is helically opposite that of the closure-engaging thread segment to engage and to separate the frangible tamper-evident band portion (380) from the closure when the closure is rotated off of the neck. With this structure, the closure and container system provides an improved anti-backoff, tamper evident closure and container system that reduces torque used to initially apply the closure to the container and improves reliably by reducing stress on the component parts, while desirably preventing backoff from occurring.
Patent CA-2596480-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds and methods for modulating communication and virulence in quorum sensing bacteria
Inventor: GESKE GRANT D
IPC: C07D307/32
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating the communication and virulence of quorum sensing bacteria. In various exemplary embodiments, the invention provides a combinatorial library of quorum sensing compounds including synthetic analogs of naturally occurring and non-naturally occurring acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) analogs, and methods of synthesizing and using these compounds.
Patent CA-2597411-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation des polymorphismes du facteur h du complement pour le traitement et le diagnostic de la degenerescence maculaire liee a l'age
Inventor: HAGEMAN GREGORY S
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à des polymorphismes et des haplotypes du gène de Facteur H associés à un risque élevé ou un risque réduit de la dégénérescence maculaire liée à l'âge. L'invention a trait à des procédés et des réactifs pour le diagnostic et le traitement de la dégénérescence maculaire liée à l'âge.
Patent CA-2598537-A1 (CA)
Title: Binding system, sheet for appliance in a binding system and use of a binding system
Inventor: GOKKEL PAUL
IPC: B42F3/00
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A binding system (1) comprising a stack of sheet (2), each with a binding side (3) with attachment means for the connection of the sheets. The binding side of a sheet possesses an alternating sequence of tabs and notches. One sheet can be attached to an adjacent sheet by interlocking its tab (4) into the notches between the corresponding tabs of the adjacent sheet. The tabs fit exactly into these notches to provide a seamless connection between these sheets. Thus this binding system provides for a quick, user-friendly binding system without requiring separate and cumbersome attachment means.
Patent CA-2599519-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HE GANG
IPC: G02B6/26
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: Apparatus for extracting light from an optical waveguide (12) by bending the waveguide to such an extent that a portion of any light propagating in the waveguide leaks therefrom comprises a bending unit (10) for bending a portion of the waveguide in dependence upon a control signal (S) and providing a detection signal (Pa) proportional to light leaked from the waveguide. A  control unit (14) varies the control signal (S) in response to the detection signal (Pa) to cause the bending unit (10) to progressively decrease the bending angle and has a processor unit (46) which computes a rate of change (dPa /dR) of the detection signal (Pa) with respect to bending radius (R) and causes the bending unit to maintain that bending radius at which the aforesaid rate of change is substantially equal to a predetermined value.
Patent CA-2599876-A1 (CA)
Title: Peptidomimetic compounds and preparation of biologically active derivatives
Inventor: AROSIO DANIELA
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclic peptidomimetic compounds containing the sequence RGD for the preparation of appropriately functionalised antagonists of .alpha.v.beta.3 and .alpha.v.beta.5 integrins, and intended, for example, for the treatment of altered angiogenic phenomena or for the preparation of diagnostically useful compounds.
Patent CA-2603557-A1 (CA)
Title: Tubing hanger apparatus and wellhead assembly for use in oil and gas wellheads
Inventor: SCHEPP DOUGLAS W
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A tubing hanger apparatus includes a tubing hanger with a plurality of segments thereon that engage an annular groove of a tubing head thus preventing the tubing hanger from sliding down a well. The internal diameter wellhead bore is consistent from the master valve downward to the production casing. The tubing hanger has a plurality of annular seats which are expandable after insertion into the tubing head. A  plurality of lock screws both expand the seals as well as prevent any further movement of the tubing hanger. The tubing hanger apparatus is situated below a master valve. Thus, coiled tubing or jointed tubing ean be ran down the well and landed below the master valve.  The tubing hanger contains a back pressure valve, thus the master valve can be opened without releasing the formation pressure within the live well.
Patent CA-2605766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AVIS NEIL VERNON
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A common-rail fuel injector (1) has a forged housing containing a nozzle and a reservoir (2) for supplying the nozzle with fuel. In order to reduce its height the housing integrally incorporates a flow limiter (4) and a filter (5) in a laterally protruding portion (1a) to which the fuel pipe is connected at (18). This means that the reservoir can be held in place underneath the engine cover (30) by a clamp (3) between the rocker levers (16) in a space- saving manner, and the injector can be removed without disturbing the valves.
Patent CA-2606950-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UKAI MASANORI
IPC: C04B24/04
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an inorganic board excellent in water absorption resistance, dimensional stability and/or frost damage resistance, and a method for producing the same. The inorganic board is produced through the following processes: preparing a slurry by dispersing a cement-based hydraulic material and a refined fiber reinforcing material into water, adding a saturated carboxylic acid to the slurry, and then the slurry is subjected to the steps of sheetmaking, dehydration, pressing and curing. The inorganic board comprising a refined fiber reinforcing material at 1-30 weight % based on the total solid content and a saturated carboxylic acid at 0.1-2.0 % based on the total solid content.
Patent CA-2607738-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANSSON HENRI
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A tablet for oral administration comprises a lipid phase, comprised to 80% by weight or more by a mixture of (a) triglyceride, (b) mono- or/and diglyceride, and (c) cell membrane lipid; (d) one or more pharmacologically active agents dissolved or dispersed in the lipid phase; (e) water and/or ethanol; and (f) an absorption controlling amount of particulate pharmaceutical excipient. Also disclosed are granules, a suppository for rectal administration, and a capsule filled with the granules . Methods for preparing the tablet, the suppositoriy and the granules are also disclosed as well as uses of the granules and a method for coating them.
Patent CA-2609907-A1 (CA)
Title: Extended energy beverages
Inventor: FISCHER ANN MONICA
IPC: C08B30/00
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: A method of reducing the rate of digestibility of a beverage so as to increase the period of time over which the beverage supplies energy to an individual who has consumed it by supplementing the beverage with a heat moisture treated starch is disclosed. Ready-to-drink and reconstitutable extended energy beverages are also included.
Patent CA-2610310-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALBERT RAINER
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: Disclosed are polycyclic compounds of formula I which are useful as sphingosine-1 -phosphate (S 1 P) receptor ligands, particularly as immunosuppressants.
Patent CA-2610568-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUNDELL INGVAR
IPC: A61F9/06
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A protective automatic darkening filter (ADF) includes automatic power management capabilities. The ADF includes a power management control unit that controls power to the ADF based on whether or not the ADF is currently in use.  In one embodiment, to determine whether the ADF is in use, the power management control unit includes a motion sensor that senses movement of the ADF and controls power to the ADF based on the sensed movement.
Patent CA-2611450-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOBAYASHI KATSUTOSHI
IPC: C07F15/00
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: There is provided a production method in which bis(nitrato)platinum complex, optionally in the concurrent presence of dihalo-platinum complex, and poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(glutamic acid) are used at specific ratios and reacted.  Coordination compound of an anti-tumor platinum complex with a block copolymer having carboxyl groups on its side chains is efficiently produced.
Patent CA-2614243-A1 (CA)
Title: Five-element optical device
Inventor: VOLK BRIAN E
IPC: G02B25/00
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: An optical device with five air-spaced optical elements. An optical device in the form of an eyepiece is disclosed with a center negative lens and two outer positive lenses on each side of the intermediate negative lens. The eyepiece transmits light from an object to an exit pupil along angles corresponding to the position of a focus point on an object. In a preferred embodiment the positive lenses are identical.
Patent CA-2614616-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIMAYE SANTOSH
IPC: B65B1/04
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided simplified systems and methods for catalytically deactivating, removing, or reducing the levels of reactive component(s) from the vapor phase of fuel storage tanks. The simple apparatus described herein can be utilized to replace complex OBIGGS systems on the market. Simply stated, in one embodiment of the invention, the vapor phase from the fuel tank is passed over a catalytic bed operated at appropriate temperatures to allow the reaction between free oxygen and the fuel vapor by oxidation of the fuel vapor, thus deactivating reactive component(s) in the gas phase.
Patent CA-2616855-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KATAR SRINIVAS
IPC: H04L47/43
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A method for communicating in a network (2) is presented. The method includes encapsulating content from a plurality of high level data units from a high level layer to generate a stream (100); dividing the stream into a plurality of segments (102); individually encrypting at least some of the segments, wherein an encrypted segment (106) includes a plurality of encrypted blocks, and at least some of the encrypted blocks are encrypted based on at least one other encrypted block within the encrypted segment; and supplying low level data units (110) to a physical layer that handles physical communication over the network, at least some of the low level data units each including a plurality of encrypted segments.
Patent CA-2617724-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for passively detecting and locating wire harness defects
Inventor: GANESH MEENA
IPC: G01R31/08
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A method and system for detecting defects in a wire (100) or wire bundle (200) includes a pair of sensors (150) wrapped around the wire or bundle, a data acquisition device (310) for monitoring pulses in the signal produced by the sensors around the wires, and a diagnostics engine (320). The diagnostics engine includes an analysis module (450) to determine features of the signals captured by the data acquisition device and a decision module (470) for determining whether the pulse represents a defect in the wire and the location of the defect. The system operates passively and can be used to monitor the wires while they are in use for carrying signals or current and does not require disconnecting the wires to be monitored.
Patent CA-2619115-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUBIN DE LA BORBOLLA IAN
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2008-01-29
Abstract: An adjustable hanger bar assembly securable to a support structure including an elongate first member and an elongate second member. The first member is telescopically received within the second member. A securement section is supported on the second member. The securement member captures the first member within the second member and permits relative movement between the first and second members in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the first and second members, and restricts motion between the first and second members in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis.
Patent CA-2619730-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WIFLING RONALD
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for securing the installation of and fixing a heat shield element (4) which can be connected to a rotor unit (1) of an axial rotary flow engine. Said heat shield element can be arranged axially directly next to at least one rotor blade (2, 3), mounted in a row of rotor blades (2', 3'), along a row of heat shields and comprises, facing axially the rotor blade (2), at least two rib-type projections (9, 10). Said projections are spaced apart from each other in the circular circumferential direction (u), project above a lateral wall section (8) facing the rotor blade (2) and delimit an internal space (13) extending in the circular circumferential direction (u) in which space a securing cam (11) provided on the rotor blade (2) can be inserted. The invention also relates to a method for producing the corresponding device. The invention is characterized in that at least one rib-type projection (9, 10), on its end facing away from the internal space (13), provides an extension (15, 16) which extends in the circular circumferential direction (u), is connected to the projection (9, 10) and the lateral wall section (8) and projects above the lateral wall section (8) maximally up to the rib height of the projection (9, 10).
Patent CA-2621249-A1 (CA)
Title: Application of virtual servers to high availability and disaster recovery solutions
Inventor: SCHWARTZ COREY S
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: Server virtualization technology is applied to virtualize and encapsulate all unique information of a server as an image that is stored on a storage area network at one site and replicated on a storage area network at another site to provide high availability of system resources and data recovery capabilities. In one embodiment, a virtualized server system (100) includes a primary site (110), a secondary site (130), and a computer executable control application (150). The primary site (110) includes a storage area network (112), at least one primary virtual server platform (114), and at least one primary virtual server stored as at least one image (116) on the storage area network (112). The control application (150) directs replication of the primary virtual server image (116) onto a storage area network (132) at the secondary site (130) to create a corresponding replicated virtual server image (138). The control application (150) also monitors operation of the primary virtual server platform (114) and associates the replicated virtual server image (138) with a secondary virtual server (134) at the secondary site (130) in the event that a problem is detected with the primary site virtual server (114).
Patent CA-2623979-A1 (CA)
Title: Two-sided reflector and two-sided target object
Inventor: SCHORR CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01C15/02
Filed: 2006-09-18
Abstract: A two-sided reflector (1', 1'') for the reflection of a diffraction-limited optical beam bundle is embodied according to the invention such that a planar first and second reflection element such as, for example, a reflection film and a cat's eye reflector (3) are arranged with respect to a reference axis (RA) of the reflector in such a way that an absolute addition constant of zero results from the targeted choice of the properties of the first and second reflection element and the arrangement thereof with respect to the reference axis (RA) for a distance measurement. The distance measurement therefore essentially corresponds to a distance measurement on a natural surface. The distance measurement can therefore be referred directly to the reference axis (RA) without additional correction.
Patent CA-2625372-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for weighing and tracking freight
Inventor: RIDLING DAVID J
IPC: G01G19/08
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: In a freight shipment system and method, the lift trucks used by the freight carrier for handling and loading freight shipments are equipped with a weighing device capable of weighing each piece of freight handled by the lift truck. The lift truck operator also has a scanner for scanning coded identification information associated with each piece of freight. As each piece of freight is handled by the lift truck, the coded identification information for that piece of freight is captured along with the weight of the load. This information is transmitted to a computer system where it can be used for real-time invoicing. The system can also obtain dimensional information about the volume of the piece of freight.
Patent CA-2627110-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROW GEORGES RAYMOND
IPC: E05B41/00
Filed: 2008-04-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved automated locking door system for hands free operation of a lockable restroom door that:   i) allows the users to enter and leave without touching the door;  ii) locks and unlocks the door automatically; iii) provides visual reassurance to the user that the door is locked while they are in the restroom;  iv) provides visual indication to a person outside the restroom that the facility is vacant or occupied; and v) has a manual key switch entry override and a manual panic exit button. The system provides a controller in communication with each of an automatic door operator, an electric strike mechanism for locking and unlocking the door, a motion detector for detecting a presence of a user, the Occupied Light Sign, the Vacant Light Sign and a Locked Sign. A touch-less sensor in communication with the controller can be actuated to activate the automatic door operator to open the door for entry, and, when the user's presence is detected in the restroom by the motion detector, the motion detector activates the electric strike mechanism to lock the door, and the Occupied Light Sign is lit. When the user vacates the restroom, the Vacant Light Sign is lit by the controller.
Patent CA-2627721-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle drive system
Inventor: EVANS PAUL
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: An electric drive system for a vehicle; said drive system including an electric motor at at least one wheel of said vehicle; said electric motor comprising an electric field source adapted to induce rotational torque in the brake disc associated with said wheel of said vehicle. In an alternative form there is provided a method of imparting a torque to a wheel of a vehicle; said wheel having a brake disc rotor mechanically associated with it; said method comprising utilising said rotor as a motor rotor whereby said rotor performs a dual function of a disc brake and a motor rotor.
Patent CA-2628279-A1 (CA)
Title: Dressing provided with a thin film applicator
Inventor: PERNOT JEAN-MARC
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel dressing application system, wherein said dressings comprise a thin film (1) applied to the face of a pressure-sensitive adhesive (2) and said application system consists of a removable combination of the thin film (4) and a frame (5), which makes it possible to avoid problems of modification of the adhesive bond between the skin and the dressing.
Patent CA-2628605-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIN HUAZI
IPC: F24S10/30
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: In one aspect, a self-powered pump for heated liquid is provided. The pump includes an airtight container for containing the heated liquid. A heated liquid inlet pipe extends upwardly into the container such that its end is within the container. A  heated liquid outlet is lower than the end of the inlet pipe. A breathing pipe extends upwardly into the container such that its end is within the container and is higher than both of the outlet and the end of the inlet pipe but lower than an interior side of the container top. An opposite end of the breathing pipe is outside the container, lower than the container base, and is received by an open container such that the opposite end can become submerged in heated liquid accumulated within the open container during pump operation. A  fluid or liquid heating system incorporating the self-powered pump may operate without external power for the pump. In another aspect, a fluid heating and storage tank is provided. The tank includes a storage tank for a primary fluid having a primary fluid inlet and a primary fluid outlet and an apparatus for flowing a secondary fluid through the storage tank in isolation from the primary fluid. The apparatus includes first and second pipes and a heat exchanger. The first pipe extends through the storage tank and is mounted at its ends to first and second fittings in the wall of the storage tank. The second pipe also extends through the storage tank and is mounted at its ends to third and fourth fittings in the wall of the storage tank. The heat exchanger is disposed within the storage tank and fluidly interconnects the first and second pipes. The tank may be capable of standing in more than one orientation. A fluid heating system including the fluid heating and storage tank and a heater may or may not, in different embodiments, use a pump to circulate secondary fluid through the heater, which may be a solar heater.