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Patent CA-2512334-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle diagnostic device housing assembly and method positioned and retained in vehicle cup holder
Inventor: JORDISON MATTHEW
IPC: G01M17/00
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning a vehicle diagnostic recorder device within a vehicle cup holder in order to communicate with an onboard control computer of a vehicle is provided. The apparatus is designed to house internal components of the vehicle diagnostic recorder device which communicate with an onboard control computer of a vehicle comprising. The apparatus may include an access hole for receiving a communications cable from an interior of the apparatus into a recessed cable channel which leads to a recessed channel portion. The communications cable may be further wrapped along an outer periphery of the recessed channel portion and retained via a clamp mechanism along an exterior thereof.
Patent CA-2512772-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LI JIANMIN
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A ureteral stent (100) is configured for improved patient comfort and aftercare. The stent can have one or more of the following features: a distal portion (102) with a somewhat flattened, noncircular cross-section that provides reduced irritation and elimination of urine reflux; a proximal portion (106) with a helical coil shape that allows self-anchoring of the stent below the kidney; and a portion along the body (104) of the stent having a coil shape that allows self-adjustment of the stent with ureteral movement.
Patent CA-2513266-A1 (CA)
Title: Foamable interpolymer resin particles containing limonene as a blowing aid
Inventor: ARCH PAUL EDWARD
IPC: C08J9/16
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: Interpolymer resin particles comprised of 20% to 80% by weight polyolefin, e.g.polyethylene and 80% to 20% by weight of an in situ polymerized vinyl aromatic resin, e.g. polystyrene or poly(styrene.butyl acrylate) and forming an interpenetrating network of polyolefin and vinyl aromatic resin particles.  The interpolymer particles are impregnated with a volatile hydrocarbon blowing agent, and limonene, e.g. d-limonene, ranging from about 0.1 to about 5 parts, preferably 0.1 to 1 part by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the interpolymer particles, for improved expandability and a pleasant fragrance.
Patent CA-2513962-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatic rivet loading module
Inventor: BOUMAN WIM
IPC: B23P11/00
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: An automatic rivet loading module (20) which includes a pusher mechanism (28), a gripper mechanism (26), a mandrel receptacle (30), mechanisms (34, 36) for moving mandrels in the mandrel receptacle (30), and a tool activation device (24). The gripper mechanism (26) receives a rivet (52), and a mandrel (80) is moved through the rivet (52) such that the rivet (52) threads onto the mandrel (80). The gripper mechanism (26) moves out of the way while the pusher mechanism (28) pushes the mandrel (80) down. The pusher mechanism (28) then retracts, and the gripper mechanism (26) closes and is ready to receive another rivet (52). This process is repeated until the mandrel (80) is full of rivets (52). The mandrel receptacle (30) is rotatable such that the loaded mandrel swings to a position under the tool activation device (24) to be loaded into a rivet tool. As the loaded mandrel is swung under the tool activation block (37), a new mandrel is swung under the gripper mechanism (26), in position for loading with rivets (52).
Patent CA-2514081-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAUTT WAYNE W
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'un antagoniste de la phosphodiestérase en vue de réduire la résistance à l'insuline, et à amplifier l'effet de l'oxyde nitrique sur l'absorption du glucose par les muscles du squelette chez un mammifère. Dans certains cas, l'antagoniste est ciblé vers le foi. Dans certains cas, la résistance à l'insuline est une résistance à l'insuline dépendant de la substance sensibilisant à l'insuline hépatique ("SSIH").
Patent CA-2515077-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEBASTIAN SHITE
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: Described herein are methods of detecting a wound infection and for detecting the presence or absence of microorganisms, for example, wound pathogens in a sample, by contacting a sample with a cationic anti-microbial peptide that is degradable by an enzyme produced and/or secreted by a microorganism, and detecting degradation or the absence of degradation of the peptide, as an indicator of the presence or absence of the enzyme in the sample, and thus indicative of the presence or absence of a microorganism in the sample. The present invention also features a biosensor for detecting the presence or absence of a microorganism in a sample.
Patent CA-2516183-A1 (CA)
Title: Communication receiver with an adaptive equalizer
Inventor: MALLADI DURGA PRASAD
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: In a wireless communication system, a method for estimating a transmitted signal is disclosed. A wireless signal is received that includes a pilot channel and at least one other channel. A transmitted signal is estimated using an equalizer and the received wireless signal. The equalizer includes a filter with a plurality of taps that are adapted through use of an adaptive algorithm that uses an estimated pilot estimated from the received wireless signal. The pilot channel is transmitted in the wireless signal that included the at least one other channel. The estimated pilot is extracted and provided to the adaptive algorithm.
Patent CA-2516995-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROOKER MITCH
IPC: F16K17/16
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de décompression pourvu d'un élément d'étanchéité et d'un élément de support basse pression adapté pour servir de support à l'élément d'étanchéité lorsque ce dernier est soumis à un certain différentiel de pression. L'élément de support basse pression comprend un rebord annulaire et au moins une partie saillante de support. Un élément tranchant est adapté pour perforer l'élément d'étanchéité lorsque celui-ci est soumis à un différentiel de pression prédéterminé. Le dispositif de décompression peut également être pourvu d'un élément de support haute pression et de têtes de protection formant un ensemble sur lequel a été préalablement appliqué un couple. La partie saillante de support peut éventuellement comprendre une zone d'affaiblissement dans sa partie interne ou dans sa partie périphérique.
Patent CA-2518581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WASZCZYLO ZBIGNIEW
IPC: G01N37/00
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: A system for measuring the quantity of hydrogen sulfide gas in a sulfur dioxide gaseous stream. A colorimeter is calibrated by a metered quantity of heated hydrogen sulfide calibration gas. A gas sample is grabbed from a source, generally a furnace, and a metered quantity is conditioned and introduced into a reaction cell. A probe in the reaction cell communicates with the colorimeter. The colorimeter measures the quantity of the hydrogen sulfide. A process logic controller monitors and operates the system and its internal and external components.
Patent CA-2518702-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de mesure d'objets tridimensionnels par ombroscopie optique a une seule vue
Inventor: DIOU ALAIN
IPC: G01B11/08
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: Procédé de mesure d'objets tridimensionnels par ombroscopie optique à une seule vue. Selon l'invention, pour mesurer au moins un paramètre géométrique d'un tel objet (32) , par exemple l'épaisseur d'une sphère creuse, transluci de ou transparente vis vis d'une lumière visible, on détermine des caractéristiques optiques de l'objet, à l'aide desquelles on établit au moin s un modèle optique de la propagation de la lumière à travers l'objet, ce modè le comportant une équation qui relie le paramètre au résultat d'une observation effectuée directement sur une image de l'objet, cette image étant acquise en observant cet objet par ombroscopie à une seule vue, on acquiert cette image , on effectue l'observation, et l'on détermine le paramètre à l'aide de l'équation et du résultat de l'observation.
Patent CA-2519999-A1 (CA)
Title: Wireless communication network including data prioritization and packet reception error determination features and related methods
Inventor: CAIN JOSEPH BIBB
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A wireless communication network (10) may include a plurality of mobile nodes (12) each including a wireless transceiver (14) and a controller (18) for controlling the wireless transceiver. The controller (18) may also be for scheduling a plurality of time slots for establishing a communication link with a neighboring mobile node (12) for transmitting data therebetween, where the data has a plurality of priority levels. The controller (18) may also determine respective link quality value associated with the communication link during the time slots, and prioritize data to be transmitted during the time slots based upon the priority level of the data and the link quality values.
Patent CA-2520589-A1 (CA)
Title: Selective variable rate encoding to regulate data frame size
Inventor: DICKSON SCOTT
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A determination of a coding rate dependent on the size of data frames previously coded or the space remaining for data frames. A variable rate coder creates a data frame. The rate of the variable rate coder is set by examining the amount of space remaining in a data packet, which is at least partially comprised of data frames produced by the variable rate coder. Alternatively examining the amount of space used by previous data frame(s) may set the rate of the variable rate coder.
Patent CA-2521099-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROCKWOOD ALAN L
IPC: B01D59/44
Filed: 2004-04-09
Abstract: A cross-flow ion mobility analyzer (CIMA) (10) that includes at least two electrodes (12, 14) which form a channel (16) for guiding ions (36) from an ion source (22) to a detector (34) and create an electric field therebetween for separating the mass to charged ratio of the ions (36) in the channel (16);  and a fluid direction (28) following in opposition to the electric field.
Patent CA-2521267-A1 (CA)
Title: Cooled rf ablation needle
Inventor: PETERSON DARION
IPC: A61N1/02
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: An ablation system includes an ablation electrode assembly operatively connectable to sources of electrosurgical energy and cooling fluid. The electrode assembly includes a hub defining a chamber therein; at least one electrically conductive ablation needle extending from the hub, the ablation needle including a distal end portion configured to penetrate tissue, said distal end portion being electrically and thermally conductive for establishing electric and thermal communication with the tissue; a heat sink operatively connected to the ablation needle, the heat sink being connected to the ablation needle to draw energy away from at least the distal end portion thereof, the heat sink including a proximal end extending into the chamber of the hub; and a conduit fluidly connected to the hub for delivering fluid into the chamber thereof from the source of fluid, wherein the fluid withdraws energy from the proximal end of the heat sink.
Patent CA-2524266-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROWLEY JON A
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: Multicoated or multilayer matrices capable of embedding, encapsulating or entrapping binding proteins, optionally with a reporter group attached, specific for analytes of interest, in particular sugars, and methods of making and using such matrices.
Patent CA-2524786-A1 (CA)
Title: Gain of function sorting for drug discovery and development
Inventor: RANSOM JOHN T
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for high throughput Gain of Function (GOF) sorting to discover and develop novel and highly selective candidate drug molecules. High throughput GOF sorting includes:  mutating a single residue in a receptor and/or ligand; measuring the affinity and functional activity of the resulting ligand target-ligand interaction; and carrying out multiple rounds of mutation and measurement to determine which residues provide key interaction points underlying the functional activity of a ligand target-ligand interaction. Further, the present disclosure provides methods and compositions for high throughput and high precision GOF sorting, such that large numbers of mutations can be generated and screened rapidly, and GOF compounds can be identified and isolated.
Patent CA-2525250-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved methods for protein interaction determination
Inventor: PRUITT STEVEN C
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for identifying a plurality of pairs of interacting proteins and plasmids for use in the method. The pair of plasmids is adapted for use in a modified two hybrid system wherein wherein each plasmid comprises a recombinase recognition site. The method comprises the steps of providing cDNAs encoding test polypeptides, inserting the cDNAs into the first and second plasmids, recombining the first and second plasmids to obtain recombined plasmids, isolating and digesting the recombined plasmids, ligating the restriction fragments to a universal adapter to provide a pool of digested fragments flanked by a universal adapter, selecting and amplifying desired sequences, forming concatamers from the amplified sequences, and sequencing the concatamers to determine the nucleotide sequences encoding a plurality of pairs of interacting proteins.
Patent CA-2526492-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIMMER NINA
IPC: B24D13/06
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A brush module (6) for a rotating grinding brush, said brush module comprising: an elongate body part (7); at least one abrasive cloth (9) protruding from the body part (7); a plurality of bristles (8) extending from the body part (7) essentially in the same direction as the abrasive cloth (9).  The body part (7) is provided with an undercut, longitudinally extending guide (13), and at an edge the abrasive cloth (9) is provided with a protruding bead (15) that is complementary with the undercut groove (13) to the effect that the undercut guide (13) and the protruding bead (15) constitute complementary mechanical interconnecting means for releasable mounting of the abrasive cloth (9) on the body part (7). The protruding bead (15) is provided on a holder (14) comprising two flaps (16, 17), between which an edge of the abrasive cloth (9) is securely clamped. Besides, use of such abrasive cloth (9) in a rotating grinding brush with or without brush module.
Patent CA-2526551-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated site security, monitoring and access control system
Inventor: SEFTON ALAN
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for automatic monitoring and control of the ingress and egress of vehicles to and from a secure facility and various areas within the facility. A plurality of cameras, such as infrared-sensitive cameras, captures images of the license plates and/or optically readable passive tags of vehicles traveling into and within the site. Alternatively, the system can be configured to work with RF tags providing ALL vehicles entering the site are issued with such devices and the appropriate sensing technology is installed as part of the site infrastructure. One of the advantages of the system outlined in this application is the use of the vehicle license plate or low cost passive optically readable tag as a unique vehicle identifier. The system also provides a historical database of license plate information not yet available by any other technological means. A video image processing system, such as a software engine running on a computer processor, detects and extracts a vehicle license plate number (LPN), optically readable passive tag or other such identifying characters, within the captured image of the license plate.  Based at least in part on the location of the camera that captured the LPN, the processor stores the LPN with a time-stamp in one or more databases, such as a site LPN database, an in-transit "temporary" LPN database, an employee database, an expected visitor database, a "blacklist" database, a loiterer database, a speeder database, a high-security database, a high-security parking lot database, a normal security parking lot database, and a visitor parking lot database or similar such databases as mandated by the facility.
Patent CA-2528415-A1 (CA)
Title: Enhanced separation tank with ph control
Inventor: MONTEITH JOSEPH GORD N
IPC: E03F5/14
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: ABSTRACT     A water-handling installation comprises a tank interceptor for receiving liquid and in which oil or suspended solids are separated from the liquid prior to discharge. The water-handling installation further comprises a pH adjustment module in fluid communication with the tank interceptor. The pH  adjustment module receives a portion of liquid contained in the tank interceptor and adjusts the pH thereof prior to returning the diverted portion back to the tank interceptor.
Patent CA-2528470-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrochemiluminescence electrode
Inventor: BRYNING ZBIGNEW
IPC: G01N21/66
Filed: 2004-06-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a bipolar electrode useful for ECL assays and a method for using the same.
Patent CA-2529351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAMURA MITSUTAKA
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un stimulant capable de renforcer les effets thérapeutiques ou préventifs d'un inhibiteur de rénine-angiotensine, tel que Canderstan cilexetil, des maladies du rein. Ce stimulant comprend un dérivé spécifique de la prostaglandine I, tel que le Beraprost Sodium, comme ingrédient actif.
Patent CA-2530233-A1 (CA)
Title: Purification of her-2 variants
Inventor: ESKLING MARIE
IPC: C07K1/16
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: The present invention provides for a novel method for purification of EGFR  family proteins obtained from cultures of insect cells. The process comprises subsequent steps of a) diafiltration and exchange of culture medium with buffer, b) immobilized metal affinity chromatography (IMAC), c) size exclusion chromatography (SEC), and d) anion exchange chromatography (AIE). The method also provides for an immunogenic variant of HER-2 protein which for which the purification process has been especially adapted, as well as means for the preparation of the variant.
Patent CA-2530360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HART CHARLES C
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: The invention is directed to a suture clinch that may be placed upon suture extensions of a placed suture to securely lock the extensions in a desired location. The clinch operates to replace a tied knot and retain the suture in a fixed relationship with little or no damage to the suture itself. The clinch comprises a mating pair of interlocking members that restrict movements of the suture. The interlocking members may be placed upon the suture extensions from alongside the suture extensions and compressed to a first condition where the interlocking members may be advanced, retracted or adjusted, and subsequently further compressed to a second condition where the interlocking members are fully engaged to fully restrict the movement of the suture. In another aspect, the clinch may be provided in a flat form comprising a first component and a second component. The first and second components fit together in a mating relationship that entraps at least a portion of the suture between tractive faces of the first and second components, respectively. Each end of the first and second components may have a recessed central portion that leaves two extensions along the sides of each end of the components. The extensions of the second component are subsequently folded over the first component to provide secure entrapment of the suture between the tractive faces of the first and second components. The tractive faces operate to engage the suture and hold it securely in place without damaging or challenging the suture. The clinch may comprise of plastic, metallic materials such as stainless steel or titanium, or a combination of both where the plastic is chosen for its value as an atraumatic interface and the metal for its radiopacity or durability.
Patent CA-2530633-A1 (CA)
Title: Discharge lamp lighting device, and illuminator
Inventor: FUKUDA KENICHI
IPC: H05K7/00
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: In a discharge lamp lighting apparatus for lighting a lighting system using a discharge lamp, a housing used for containing a printed circuit board on which a discharge lamp lighting circuit is mounted is formed by resin molding. In order to put out wires connected to the printed circuit board from an inside to outside of the housing, protruding portions are protruded outward from upper end portions of a front face and a rear face of side walls of a base member which constitute the housing, and wire putting grooves are formed on upper faces of the protruding portions. Furthermore, reinforcing ribs are provided for coupling the protruding portions and portions of the side walls except the protruding portions so as to reinforce mechanical strength of the protruding portions by the reinforcing ribs.
Patent CA-2533566-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLTHE KRISTIN D
IPC: F16J15/00
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A leak containment device for a well-head includes a resilient hollow inverted frusto-conical upper section having a narrow end at a lower end of the upper section and an annular collar mounted to the lower end of the upper section so as to extend downwardly therefrom. The upper section and the collar co-axial are about a substantially vertical axis of symmetry when mounted on the well-head. A spigot is mounted in fluid communication with, so as to extend from a side of the lower end. A contiguous separatable seam is formed in the upper section and the collar so as to allow resilient deformation of the upper section and the collar to open the seam into an open position for passage of the well-head into the upper section and the collar. The collar is sized for snug mating engagement around the well-head when the seam is resiliently returned to, and releasably locked in a closed position wherein the seam is closed fluid-tight so as to inhibit fluid leakage through the seam.
Patent CA-2536101-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple width marking instrument
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN
IPC: B43K5/18
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A marking instrument includes a body formed with a first end and a second end and sealed at the second end to define a fluid reservoir. The marking instrument includes a tip assembly positioned at the first end having a rigid nib with a fluid path formed longitudinally therethrough. The rigid nib has a first end forming a first spreader surface and a second end adjacent to the fluid reservoir and cooperates with a shiftable valve positioned within the fluid path. The shiftable valve includes a valve actuator having a contact surface position substantially adjacent to the first spreader surface. The tip assembly may further include an adjustable nib having a second spreader surface adapted to be positioned adjacent the first spreader surface to form a composite spreader surface.
Patent CA-2536455-A1 (CA)
Title: Integral flush gauge cable apparatus and method
Inventor: POHL DIDIER
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: The present invention includes a communications system to measure and transmit date from a zone of interest below a downhole assembly to a remote location. The communications system preferably includes a sensor gauge engaged through a communications port of the downhole assembly upon a communications cable whereby the communications cable and sensor gauge have substantially the same outer profile diameter.