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Patent CA-2505111-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANTHOUSE DANIEL
IPC: A45D20/34
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A hair dryer for quiet operative use that efficiently dampens noise created when the fan impeller blades (36) cut through the air and that acoustically insulates a motor (28) to dampen vibrational noise generated thereby. The ha ir dryer has a housing with an air inlet (8) and an air outlet (10), a heater (26), an acoustically isolated motor (28), a fan (30) operatively connected to the motor, an inner sleeve (40) surrounding the fan and forming an air gap (42) between the housing and the inner sleeve, and an outer sleeve (52) surrounding at least a portion of the housing. In one embodiment, the inner annular sleeve has a plurality of guides (44) for directing airflow. In another embodiment, the fan has one or more hubs with a plurality of propell er blades that cooperate with the housing and/or the inner sleeve to convert blade tip vortices into useful airflow, as well as to provide a noise dampening effect. In still another embodiment, the fan is positioned part-in and part-out of the housing.
Patent CA-2507213-A1 (CA)
Title: Parallax scanning through scene object position manipulation
Inventor: MARTIN MICHAEL B
IPC: H04N13/111
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: One aspect of the invention includes a method of generating virtual autostereoscopic images using a computer. The method may include defining at least one object in a virtual three-dimensional space and defining a virtual point of view. Images may be generated by simulating a parallax scanning motion of the at least one object. The generated images can be displayed and stored.
Patent CA-2508066-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIENECKER REIMUND
IPC: D21D5/02
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: Pressurized screen and process for screening a fibrous suspension, in which the pressurized screen includes a housing and at least one wire arranged in the housing. The at least one wire has a plurality of openings and a center line of running essentially vertically. A tangential inflow is coupled to an inflow chamber, and an accepted-stock chamber is coupled to an accepted-stock outlet, such that the at least one wire being positioned in a flow path between the inflow chamber and the accepted-stock chamber. At feast one reject outlet is provided, as well as a driven wire scraper located in the accepted-stock chamber driven in a circumferential direction opposed to an inflow direction of the suspension through the tangential inflow, and a light-particle outlet coupled to an upper part of the inflow chamber.
Patent CA-2508917-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic agents
Inventor: LUKE RICHARD WILLIAM ARTHUR
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A compound of the Formula: (I) (A chemical formula should be inserted here- please see paper copy enclosed herewith) Formula: (I); for use as a Tie2 receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor in a warm-blooded animal such as man.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2508926-A1 (CA)
Title: Pigment dispersions for solventborne coatings with improved rheology
Inventor: PIRO BONNIE D
IPC: C09D7/45
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A pigment dispersion with improved rheology useful for forming solventborne paint compositions is disclosed. The dispersion comprises a copolymer pigmen t dispersant having at least one quaternary ammonium functional group; a pigme nt having a pH below 7.0; and an organic liquid carrier. The dispersion is particularly useful for forming colored exterior finishes for automobiles an d trucks.
Patent CA-2510537-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIGALKE DARRELL L
IPC: G01N1/10
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A method of using an aseptic sampling arrangement. The sampling arrangement includes a septum cartridge and a securing element for use with a fluid enclosure. A locking arrangement is provided to allow selective access to the septum cartridge and the securing element. The sampling arrangement further includes a needle, a tube, and a collection bag. The sampling arrangement can be used to monitor the quality of a fluid product. The method of monitoring includes obtaining a fluid product sample from the fluid enclosure within the collection bag.  The collection bag is then incubated for a period of time during which oxygen permeates the bag to simulate post-pasteurizing conditions and/or pre-pasteurizing conditions of the fluid product. The method further includes monitoring the level of contamination detected within the fluid product sample.
Patent CA-2510904-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURKE EDWARD A
IPC: E04H12/00
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A banner is displayed about a tower structure, such as a water tower, by a system that enables ready substitution or replacement of the banner, without the use of high-lift equipment. The fabric banner is segmented, of wind permeable stretchable fabric, and mounted on rings that are carried on cables, suspended from a capstan atop the tower. Cable guidance pulleys, mounted on trolleys that run on a peripheral track about the top of the tower, enable the banner to be reoriented about the tower. The capstan and trolleys may be remotely controlled.
Patent CA-2512508-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing guggulsterones
Inventor: SINGH DHARMENDRA PRATAP
IPC: A61K31/57
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of Guggulsterones which comprises epoxidising 16-dihydropegnenolone acetate (16 DPA) by reacting 16DPA with hydrogen peroxide reagent adduct in the presence of a co-base in a polar solvent to obtain 3 .beta. hydroxy-16 .alpha., 17-oxido-5 pregnen-20-one, converting the 3 .beta. hydroxy-16.alpha., 17-oxido-5-pregnen-20-one by reacting with hydrazine in the presence of a strong base at refluxing temperature followed by oxidation to obtain desired guggulsterones viz. to 5, 17 - (20)-cis and trans pregnadiene - 3 .beta., 16-diol of the formula Ia and Ib.
Patent CA-2512759-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEHMANN HENRY
IPC: B01D63/02
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: A membrane supported biofilm reactor uses modules having fine, hollow fibres (19), for example, made from dense wall Poly methylpentene (PMP) used in tows or formed into a fabric (26). In one module, one or more sheets of the fabric are potted into a module to enable oxygen containing gas to be supplied to the lumens of the hollow fibres. Various reactors and processes, for example to treat wastewater, using such modules are described. Mechanical, chemical and biological methods are used to control the thickness of the biofilm (30).
Patent CA-2514182-A1 (CA)
Title: Low color polyisobutylene succinic anhydride-derived emulsifiers
Inventor: FILIPPINI BRIAN B
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to new synthesis techniques to form emulsifiers of low color from maleic anhydride and polymers of isobutylene. These emulsifiers satisfy a need for a low color component with a long oil compatible hydrophobic tail and a short hydrophilic moiety.
Patent CA-2514703-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUSJAHN ANDREAS
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a functional inhibitor of hsgk1or hsgk3 protein or a negative transcription regulator of the hsgk1 or hsgk3 gene in the production of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a cataract, glaucoma or diabetic neuropathy. Another aspect of the invention relates to the use of a single-stranded or double-stranded nucleic acid comprising the hsgk1 sequence according to Acc No. NM 005627 or one of the fragments thereof or comprising the hsgk3 sequence according to Acc. No.  AF169035 or one of the fragments thereof in the diagnosis of a predisposition to the formation of a cataract, glaucoma and/or diabetic neuropathy, in addition to a kit for diagnosis of a predisposition to the formation of a cataract, glaucoma and/or diabetic neuropathy, comprising the above-mentioned nucleic acid. The invention further relates to various screening methods for identifying and characterizing therapeutically effective substances from a plurality of test substances for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of at least one disease selected from cataracts, glaucoma or diabetic neuropathy.
Patent CA-2516608-A1 (CA)
Title: Module for a gaming machine
Inventor: PAULSEN CRAIG
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: The present invention provides various modules for use with gaming machines. One such module is configured to receive data from a portable memory device and/or from a network device, e.g., from a game server. In some embodiments, the module includes, or is disposed within, a player tracking unit. Some embodiments of the module include a central processing unit ("CPU") and a memory device such as a dual-ported random access memory ("DPRAM"). Data, such as software or content, may be downloaded to the module's CPU and written to the module's memory. According to some embodiments, data are written to a DPRAM in the module and simultaneously written from the DPRAM to the gaming machine via a high-speed digital bus. In some implementations, a memory in the module is configured to emulate a memory of the gaming machine. This allows a CPU of the gaming machine to execute software stored in the memory in the module. In alternative implementations, a CPU in the module can execute software stored in the memory in the module.
Patent CA-2518774-A1 (CA)
Title: Heterocyclic n-aryl carboxamides as cytokine inhibitors
Inventor: MOSS NEIL
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) where Ar1, X, Y, Q, W, R3, R4, R5, R6 and Ry are defined herein. The compounds of the invention inhibit production of cytokines involved in inflammatory processes and are thus useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory disease. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
Patent CA-2520121-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of integrin alpha5beta1 and their use for the control of tissue granulation
Inventor: JOHNSON DALE E
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: The present invention provides methods that enable the user to identify inhibitors of tissue granulation in and around a wound site, thereby limiting excessive scar formation as the wounded tissue heals. The some granulation inhibitors identified using the methods of the invention inhibit granulation in and around a wound site up to five fold, with a corresponding decrease in the formation of scar tissue when tested on retinal injuries. Granulation inhibitors that can be identified using the methods of the present invention include antibodies, peptides, nucleic acids (aptamers), and non-peptide small molecules.
Patent CA-2523165-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEIGH DAVID JOHN
IPC: C21B3/02
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A direct smelting plant that includes an effective and reliable solids feed means for injecting solid feed materials, particularly carbonaceous material, into a direct smelting vessel of the plant is disclosed.      The solid feed means is characterised by independent supply of carbonaceous material to injection lances. The independent supply of carbonaceous material minimises the possible adverse impact of a a breakdown of one or more than one lance or a breakdown of the carbonaceous material injection means for that lance or lances.
Patent CA-2523779-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member
Inventor: WATSON BROCK WAYNE
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member.
Patent CA-2525742-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved method for production of non-oriented electrical steel strip
Inventor: SCHOEN JERRY W
IPC: H01F1/16
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a non-oriented electrical steel with improved magnetic properties and improved resistance t o ridging, brittleness, nozzle clogging and magnetic aging. The chromium beari ng steel is produced from a steel melt which is cast as a thin slab or conventional slab, cooled, hot rolled and/or cold rolled into a finished strip. The finished strip is further subjected to at least one annealing treatment wherein the magnetic properties are developed, making the steel sheet of the present invention suitable for use in electrical machinery such as motors or transformers.
Patent CA-2526287-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for dealing with singularities in gravity referenced endoscopic imaging
Inventor: HALE ERIC L
IPC: A61B1/045
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A method for avoiding rapid or sudden image rotation in a gravity level ed endoscopic imaging system is disclosed generally comprising the steps of monitoring the attitude of the view vector, specifying a neighborhood of a viewing singularity, relating the view vector attitude to the neighborhood, and providing a certa in image orientation whenever the view vector is within the neighborhood. In some embodiments, the image orientation is the one that existed when the view vector entered the neighborhood, while in some embodiments, the image orientation i s specified by the user. In some embodiments, a warning is issued to the user when the view vector enters the neighborhood.
Patent CA-2528742-A1 (CA)
Title: Nouveau procede de recouvrement pour toiture
Inventor: COUTURE RICHARD
IPC: E04D3/02
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: Cette demande concerne un nouveau procédé et application pour le revêtement des toitures (toit plat et en pente). Les matériaux principaux qui seront utilisés par ce nouveau procédé sont: 1) feuille de caoutchouc recyclé d'une épaisseur minimale de 1/2 à 3/4 de pouce de dimension manoeuvrable telle que approximativement 4' .times. 6' qui est éga le à 100 livres. 2) un médium sous forme de ruban copolymère éthylène-propylène agissant comm e liant pour tous les joints entre les feuilles de caoutchouc recyclé et autres matières comme : a) revêtement d'aluminium de bordures de toits; b) sortie de ventilation des entre-toits; e) tuyaux électriques d) etc. Ce nouveau procédé combinant le caoutchouc recyclé au médium ci-haut mention né garantirait une étanchéité beaucoup plus durable des procédés antérieurs et actuels.
Patent CA-2529072-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for treating water using iron-doped ion exchangers
Inventor: PODSZUN WOLFGANG
IPC: C02F1/62
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: The invention relates to devices, preferably filtration units, which can be flown through by a liquid to be treated and which, while being filled with iron-doped ion exchangers, are used for removing heavy metals from aqueous media. The invention also relates to a method for producing these devices an d to the use thereof.
Patent CA-2531317-A1 (CA)
Title: Antioxidant fat or oil composition containing long-chain highly unsaturated fatty acid
Inventor: MORI OSAMU
IPC: C11B5/00
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A fat or oil composition that prevents the return odor of fish oil over a prolonged period of time and can be used in general cooking without any problem. In particular, a fat or oil composition obtained by causing a given amount of easily oxidizable polybasic unsaturated fatty acid other than long-chain highly unsaturated fatty acid such as EPA or DHA to be positively contained to thereby attain a fat or oil mixing at specified fatty acid ratio.  More specifically, a fat or oil composition having such a fatty acid mixing ratio that per part by weight of long-chain highly unsaturated fatty acid, use is made of 3 to 9 pts.wt., preferably 3 to 7 pts.wt. of oleic acid, 5 to 15 pts.wt., preferably 6 to 10 pts.wt. of linolic acid and 0.1 to 1.5 pts.wt., preferably 0.5 to 1.5 pts.wt. of linolenic acid; or a fat or oil composition having such a fatty acid mixing ratio that per part by weight of long-chain highly unsaturated fatty acid, use is made of 5 to 40 pts.wt., preferably 8 to 35 pts.wt. of oleic acid, 10 to 60 pts.wt., preferably 12 to 45 pts.wt. of linolic acid and 0.1 to 4 pts.wt., preferably 0.2 to 3 pts.wt. of linolenic acid.
Patent CA-2532367-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrocarbon synthesis
Inventor: STUCKY GALEN D
IPC: C07C1/26
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A method of synthesizing hydrocarbons from smaller hydrocarbons includes the steps of hydrocarbon halogenation, simultaneous oligornerization and hydrogen halide neutralization, and product recovery, with a metal-oxygen cataloreactant used to facilitate carbon-carbon coupling. Treatment with air or oxygen liberates halogen and regenerates the cataloreactant.
Patent CA-2533187-A1 (CA)
Title: Pipe engaging and lifting apparatus
Inventor: PHILLIPS RANDY
IPC: B66C1/62
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: This invention is in the field of equipment for engaging pipes and like objects, and in particular for engaging such objects for the purpose of lifting same.
Patent CA-2535948-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DICK RICHARD S
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: Systems and methods for managing data in compliance with privacy, security and/or retention standards in business industries. A dynamic and customizable archival and retrieval system allows for information and documentation to be placed and made available in the system. The document type and identifying information for that document type are described. Definitions are established for the documents being managed, the data identifying the documents, and the retention policies for the documents. The documents are associated with the identifying data for a particular set of records. A single point of entry is provided for external and/or internal requests, and/or a single point of exit is provided for transmissions of information, wherein the transmissions to requestors include information that is individually approved. Moreover, digital authorizations and consents for retrieval from external data sources may be utilized.
Patent CA-2540356-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for water flow analysis
Inventor: PATWARDHAN AVINASH S
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: The development design (100) includes a new development icon (101) and a redevelopment icon (102). The new development icon represents a new residential development that may include many lots and open spaces. The redevelopment icon represents a commercial redevelopment. The lines between the icons represent flow of water and thus dependencies. For example, line (105) between the new development icon (101) and the routing flow icon (103) represents the runoff flowing from the new development to a channel or overland flow plane. Similarly, line (106) between the redevelopment icon (102) and the routing flow icon (103) represents the runoff flowing from the redevelopment to the channel or overland flow plane. The aggregation icon (104) represents combining the soil infiltration of the new development represented by line (107) and the soil infiltration of the redevelopment represented by line (108) resulting in the aggregate infiltration for the development design. Line 109 represents the runoff from the redevelopment that is not routed. Icon (110) represents various graphs of the simulated water flow. Icons (111), (112), and (113) allow a user to specify and view various attributes of the development design. For example, the environmental condition icon (111) is used to set the rainfall and evapotranspiration attributes. The soil types icon (112) is used to specify the types of soil found in the development. The land use icon (113) is used to summarize the various land uses within the development. The evolutionary optimizer icon (114) is used to specify constraints and the objective function for the optimization process.  ':he watershed protection criteria (115) is used to establish various levels for watershed protection such as peak flow, flow volume, or water quality. The user specifies the level or combinations of levels, and the modeling system highlights any excedences based on the simulation results.
Patent CA-2540960-A1 (CA)
Title: Two-stroke tool
Inventor: LEMMENS JOSEPH R
IPC: B26B13/26
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A hand tool comprising first and second jaw members and first and second handle members, the first handle and both jaw members being cooperatively connected by a force multiplying linkage system. A force applied to the first handle drives the linkage system to close the jaws to crimp or cut a work piece. In one embodiment of the invention, a link in the linkage system has a first end movable between first and second positions relative to its first end pivot pin wherein the first and second jaw members close a first distance when the link first end is in the first position and close a second distance when the link first end is in the second position. Other embodiments comprise other step-wise changes in distance between force-bearing pivot locations in the linkage system to close the jaws progressive distances with successive closures of the first and second handles.
Patent CA-2543581-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital phase detector for periodically alternating signals
Inventor: JOSSELSON ROBERT H
IPC: G01R25/00
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: A method of determining a phase between a first signal and a second signal is provided. The first signal and the second signal correspond to signal transmissions between a first device and a second device. The second device periodically moves along a translational axis with respect to the first device in a first direction or a second direction. The method includes assigning a positive or negative value to each of a plurality of positive and negative zero crossings of the first signal. The method also includes counting a numerator and a denominator counter for a predetermined interval. The method also includes calculating a raw phase between the first signal and the second signal by dividing a value of the numerator by a corresponding value of the denominator after the predetermined interval.
Patent CA-2544735-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURTON STEWART A
IPC: B66F9/12
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus, comprising: a column (42) normally generally vertical when a device (30) of which the column (42) is a part is in an operating position; and a platform (62) operatively connected at one end to the column (42) and normally generally horizontal when the device (30) is in an operating position, the platform (62) being selectively raised or lowered to raise or lower a load placed on the platform (62).
Patent CA-2546081-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZORMAN CHRISTIAN A
IPC: H01L21/04
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: A method of depositing a ceramic film, particularly a silicon carbide film, on a substrate is disclosed in which the residual stress, residual stress gradient, and resistivity are controlled. Also disclosed are substrates having a deposited film with these controlled properties and devices, particularly MEMS and NEMS devices, having substrates with films having these properties.
Patent CA-2547437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHENG ANGUS W
IPC: B29C48/30
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: An improved process for winding an elastic fiber onto a core for forming a package and/or warp beam for use in knitting or weaving operations is disclosed. The improvement comprises forming the elastic fiber into a shape having a fiber cross section such that the width of the fiber is at least three times the thickness of the fiber prior to winding the fiber onto the supply package. Another aspect of the invention involves forming elastic fiber using a extrusion melt spinning process with a die having one or more openings which have two generally perpendicular axes, wherein one axis is at least about 1.5, preferably at least about 3 times longer than the other axis. The fiber of the present invention having the elongated cross section can be used to make improved supply packages for knitting or weaving fabric and also for making improved nonwoven structures and improved binder fibers.
Patent CA-2548379-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions of galactomannan for the treatment of bowel diseases
Inventor: ISHIHARA NORIYUKI
IPC: A23L29/238
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: An enteropathy preventing, ameliorating or curing composition comprising galactomannan and/or arabinogalactan; an enteropathy preventing, ameliorating or curing fluid diet characterized by comprising a protein and galactomannan and/or arabinogalactan; and a preventing, ameliorating or curing composition for irritable bowel syndrome, comprising galactomannan decomposition products.