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Patent CA-2622513-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable spinal prostheses
Inventor: ARNIN URI
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: Apparatus including a first spinal prosthetic member attachable to a first spinal structure, a second spinal prosthetic member attachable to a second spinal structure and articulating with the first spinal prosthetic member to form an articulating assembly, and pedicle screw mounting members extending outwards from the first and second spinal prosthetic members, at least one of the pedicle screw mounting members being movably attached to the first and second spinal prosthetic members such that the at least one pedicle screw mounting member has at least two different attachment orientations with respect to reference axes defined on one of the spinal prosthetic members.
Patent CA-2623444-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHATTERJEE DILIP K
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A method and resulting device for soldering metallic structures including interconnects (36) and sealed frames (30) for solid oxide fuel cells, particularly those with multi-cell electrolyte sheets (15) , includes providing a high-temperature aluminum-containing surface-alumina-forming steel, forming an interconnect structure (36) from the steel, removing any alumina layer from a surface portion (38) of the interconnect (36) where an electrical contact is to be formed, providing a structure having a surface portion with which electrical contact is to be made by the surface portion of the interconnect (36) , and brazing the surface portion of the interconnect to the surface portion of the structure, and sealing fuel cell frames (30) by brazing.
Patent CA-2626134-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CECI ANGELO
IPC: A61P15/12
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of benzimidazolone derivatives of formula (I) for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of premenstrual and other female sexual disorders.
Patent CA-2627576-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispensing apparatus and corresponding method
Inventor: COOPER ANTHONY A
IPC: B67C3/22
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for determining a location of a container into which at least one of a liquid and ice is dispensed from a refrigerator. A sensor is configured to sense a position of the container, without contacting the container, and to send a first signal indicating the sensed position. A microprocessor is configured to receive the first signal and to send a second signal based on the first signal. An indicator is configured to receive the second signal and to indicate the position of the container.
Patent CA-2628388-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of antigens in living cells using the variable region of a camelidae heavy chain antibody
Inventor: ROTHBAUER ULRICH
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence, amount or subcellular location of an antigenic structure of interest in a cell, comprising the steps of : (a) (i) expressing a fusion protein directed to the antigenic structure of interest in said cell or (ii) introducing a fusion protein directed to the antigenic structure of interest and coupled to a (poly) peptide capable of transducing into said cell; wherein said fusion protein comprises a first (poly) peptide sequence comprising the variable region of a heavy chain antibody of Camelidae and a second (poly) peptide sequence derivable from a fluorescent or chromophoric protein.
Patent CA-2629883-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method to purchase applications by a point of sale terminal
Inventor: BOARDMAN GREGORY
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: A system and method to allow users to purchase software applications for point of sale (POS) terminals from an application server via a network (e.g., the Internet) utilizing the POS terminal itself. One or more menus providing portals to available applications and their respective demonstration applications are provided to users on POS terminals. The demonstration applications may be directly downloaded from the application server onto the POS terminals. In addition, the user is able to purchase the application via the POS terminal either before or after the user has viewed/downloaded the demonstration application. After purchase, the application may be downloaded directly from the application server onto the POS terminal.
Patent CA-2629984-A1 (CA)
Title: New compounds
Inventor: KESERUE GYOERGY
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to new mGluR1 and mGluR5 receptor subtype preferring ligands of formula (I); wherein Y represents a subtituent selected from hydrogen, methyl, fluoro, chloro, bromo, methoxy; Z is hydrogen or methyl; R is an optionally substituted heteroaryl, and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof, to the processes for producing the same, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and to their use in therapy and/or prevention of pathological conditions which require the modulation of mGluR1 and mGluR5 receptors such as neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, acute and chronic pain and neuromuscular dysfunctions of the lower urinary tract.
Patent CA-2630948-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of processing protein peptide data and system
Inventor: MUELLER BERND
IPC: G16B50/10
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: The invention provides a method of processing protein peptide data obtained from healthy or pathological samples for analysis, comprising the steps of: providing a list of peptide sequences and associated auxiliary information representing an input data set; compiling from the input data set a new peptide sequence list by removing peptide sequence redundancy in the peptide sequence list, said new peptide sequence list representing a peptide data set;  and grouping together members of the peptide data set originating from the same protein thus generating a protein data set.
Patent CA-2634378-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AALTO ESA-MATTI
IPC: D21C3/00
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing fibrous material having a lignin content of at least 15% for softwood, of at least 12% for hardwood or at least 10% for annual plants, based in each case on the oven-dry fibrous material, comprising the steps - preparation of a solution of chemicals comprising more than 5% of chemicals (calculated as NaOH) for softwood or comprising more than 3.5% of chemicals (calculated as NaOH) for hardwood or more than 2.5% for annual plants, based in each case on the oven-dry amount of the wood, - mixing of the solution of chemicals with wood or annual plants in a specified liquor ratio, - heating of the solution of chemicals and of the wood or of the annual plants to a temperature above room temperature and then - either (1st alternative) removal of free-flowing solution of chemicals and digestion of the wood or of the annual plants in the vapour phase - or (2nd alternative) digestion of the wood or of the annual plants in the liquid phase and - separation of the free-flowing solution of chemicals and of the wood or of the annual plants.
Patent CA-2635846-A1 (CA)
Title: Trisazo compound, ink composition, recording method, and colored article
Inventor: MORITA RYOUTAROU
IPC: C09B33/28
Filed: 2006-12-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a trisazo compound represented by the formula (1) below or a salt thereof. (1) (In the formula, group A represents a substituted phenyl group;  group B and group C respectively represent a substituted paraphenylene group;  R1 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group which may be substituted by a carboxyl group, a phenyl group which may be substituted by a sulfo group or a carboxyl group; R2 represents a cyano group, a carbamoyl group or a carboxyl group; and R3 and R4 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a chlorine atom or a sulfo group.) Also disclosed is an aqueous black ink composition containing such a compound. Since the compound is highly soluble in a medium which is mainly composed of water, a high-concentration aqueous solution and ink containing the compound are stable even when they are stored for a long time. The compound enables to provide a black recorded image which is excellent in both light resistance and ozone gas resistance.
Patent CA-2636918-A1 (CA)
Title: Selective catalysts having high temperature alumina supports for naphtha hydrodesulfurization
Inventor: VOLPE ANTHONY F
IPC: B01J37/20
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst and method for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha. More particularly, a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component is loaded on a high temperature alumina support in the presence of a dispersion aid to produce a catalyst that is then used for hydrodesulrurizing naphtha. The high temperature alumina support has a defined surface area that minimizes olefin saturation.
Patent CA-2640266-A1 (CA)
Title: Powder thermal spray compositions composing at least two thermoplastics
Inventor: LONGO FRANK N
IPC: B05D1/10
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A thermal spray coating composition comprising up to about 90 weight percent of the composition of a first thermoplastic material and up to about 50 weight percent of the composition of at least one additional thermoplastic material that is different from the first thermoplastic material is disclosed.  Additional components can be added to the empirical compositions in order to best additional secondary properties.
Patent CA-2641112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOLBE GUENTER
IPC: C09K21/12
Filed: 1998-11-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing salts of dialkylphosphinic acids, characterised in that a) alkylphosphonous acid and/or hypophosphorous acid and/or their alkali salts are reacted with olefins in the presence of a radical starter to form dialkylphosphinic acids and/or their alkali salts and b) the dialkylphosphinic acids and/or their alkaline salts obtained according to a) are reacted with metal compounds of Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na and/or K to form dialkylphosphinic acid salts of the metals. The invention also relates to the use of the dialkylphosphinic acid salts of metals obtained according to the inventive method for producing flameproofing agents.
Patent CA-2643641-A1 (CA)
Title: Capteur et methode de mesure de temperature
Inventor: KULCZYK WOJCIECH KONRAD
IPC: G01K1/00
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: Un capteur de température de gaz complet sert à mesurer la température dun gaz dans un flux de gaz. Un capteur de température de gaz comprend une chambre de mesure comportant une entrée de gaz et une sortie de gaz; une soupape de sortie située à la sortie de gaz, fonctionnelle pour sceller la sortie de gaz lorsquen position fermée et un élément capteur de température situé dans la chambre de mesure. Le capteur peut être simple à fabriquer, robuste, fournir une correction de récupération faible et peut ne pas souffrir de problèmes de couche limite importants.
Patent CA-2643762-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GARCIA JOSEPH
IPC: H01R33/22
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: A low voltage track lighting system comprises a rail having a pair of electrically isolated conductors, each having a longitudinal groove therein.  Each of said conductors include exterior surfaces that may be coated or painted with non-conductive compounds while the grooves therein remain unpainted and thus conductive. The system further includes a system connector for electrically coupling a device to each of said conductors.
Patent CA-2643923-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMIDT THORSTEN
IPC: G02B27/30
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a high power laser diode array, comprising: at least one high power laser diode (40a-c; 40) comprising a plurality of laser light emitters (2) for emitting output laser beams, each defining, in a direction perpendicular to a direction of propagation (z;  z') of an output laser beam, a fast axis (y; y') and a slow axis (x; x'); fast axis collimating means (32; 70) for collimating said output laser beams in fast axis direction (y; y') to provide fast axis collimated output laser beams; and slow axis beam shaping means (41; 37; 72) for collimating or focussing said output laser beams in slow axis direction (y; y'), said slow axis beam shaping means (41; 37; 72) being disposed external to said at least one high power laser diode (40a-c;  40); wherein said laser light emitters (2) are displaced relative to each other in fast axis direction or in fast and slow axis direction by equidistant spacings, respectively; and an optical means (41; 37; 72) is provided for forming an output laser beam profile (50) in the far field of all laser light emitters consisting of said plurality of fast and slow axis collimated or focussed output laser beams (36a-36c; 51) arranged adjacent to each in a seamless manner in one dimension or in two dimensions with an optical fill factor of 100% or close to 100%.   According to the invention the slow axis beam shaping means is comprised by or formed by said optical means (41; 37; 72). Thus, an optical fill factor of 100% can be achieved without a rearrangement of the individual output laser beams.
Patent CA-2647438-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANCHEZ ARNAUD
IPC: B64C7/02
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an intermediate casing (21) for an aircraft jet engine, comprising an outer shell (23) and also front and rear flanges (25, 27) which are arranged radially inside with respect to the outer shell, the casing (21) also comprising structural arms (17) which extend radially between the flanges as far as the shell (23), the rear flange being equipped with receiving means (34) for receiving a fixing bracket for fixing a rod for absorbing the thrust forces, and the first receiving means comprising bosses (36) coming from the rear flange, through which bosses through-orifices (38) are formed which are passed through by fixing screws of the bracket. According to the invention, at least one of the bosses (36) extends as far as making contact with one of the structural arms (17).
Patent CA-2648379-A1 (CA)
Title: Coated polymeric film
Inventor: GRINGOIRE BRUNO R L
IPC: C08J7/046
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: This invention relates to, in one aspect, a printable, two-side coated polymer film comprising a) a polymer substrate including a first side and a second side; - b) a back-side coating on the second side of the substrate, the back-side coating comprising 1) an ionomer, and 2) particles of a colloidal mineral, a majority by weight of the colloidal mineral particles having an overall mean diameter of not greater than about 1.0 micrometer (micron) and preferably not greater than 0.1 micrometer (micron); and c) a front-side coating on the first side of the substrate, wherein the firont-side coating is printable.
Patent CA-2650925-A1 (CA)
Title: Carton with vent openings, blank and folding method
Inventor: COLTRI-JOHNSON ANDREA
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: A blank and/or carton that provide(s) at least one aperture in at least one end flap to allow exchange of air between an inside of a carton formed from the blank and the outside of the formed carton is provided. The blank and/or carton can include more than one aperture in an end flap, in adjacent end flaps, in end flaps at both ends of the blank or carton, in end flaps at either the exiting end of the carton, the non-exiting end, or both. A method of exchanging air is also described.
Patent CA-2651607-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUIGT GERARDUS STEPHANUS FRANCISCUS
IPC: A61P25/02
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treatment of neuropathic pain comprising administering to a subject in need of treatment for neuropathic pain a therapeutically effective dose of S(+)-mirtazapine and the use of S(+)-mirtazapine for the manufacture of a medicine for the treatment of neuropathic pain and a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of neuropathic pain, comprising S(+)-mirtazapine.
Patent CA-2652579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIEVONEN TUOMAS
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un trou (6) dans un sol ou une structure, une barre d'injection (1) ayant un élément à expansion chargeable (2) en connexion avec celle-ci se trouvant dans le trou. Une substance qui se dilate à la suite d'une réaction chimique est injectée dans l'élément à expansion (2). L'élément à expansion (2) rempli de la substance à réaction condense, remplit ou remplace le sol environnant ou soulève ainsi que stabilise des structures du sol. Une force comprimant l'élément à expansion (2) contre le sol est produite par la réaction chimique qui dilate la substance injectée dans l'élément à expansion (2).
Patent CA-2652811-A1 (CA)
Title: Potentiator of radiation therapy
Inventor: FUKUSHIMA MASAKAZU
IPC: C07D403/06
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: To provide a radiation therapy potentiator, which, when employed in combination with cancer radiation therapy, can reduce radiation dose and can mitigate adverse effects. The invention provides a radiation therapy potentiator containing, as an effective ingredient, a uracil derivatiVe represented by formula (1) (wherein R1 represents a halogen atom or a cyano group; and R2 represents a 4- to 8-membered heterocyclic group having 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and optionally having as a substituent a lower alkyl group, an imino group, a hydroxyl group, a hydroxymethyl group, a methanesulfonyloxy group, or an amino group; an amidinothio group in which a hydrogen atom attached to a nitrogen atom may be substituted by a lower alkyl group; a guanidino group in which a hydrogen atom attached to a nitrogen atom may be substituted by a lower alkyl group or a cyano group; a lower alkylamidino group; or a 1-pyrrolidinylmethyl group) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.   ( see formula 1 )
Patent CA-2653114-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LASCAUD STEPHANE
IPC: H01M4/02
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode comprising (a) an electron collector containing one or more transition metals from the groups 4 to 12 of the Periodic Classification of the Elements, and (b) a material that is electrochemically active, present on the surface of the electron collector in the form of a nano-structured conversion layer containing nano-particles or agglomerates of said nano-particles, wherein the nano-particles have a mean diameter of between 1 and 1000 nm, preferably between 10 and 300 nm, wherein said electrochemically active material contains at least one compound of the transition metal or transition metals present in the electron collector, characterized by the fact that the electrode is a textile formed by metallic wires or fibers. The invention also relates to a half-accumulator and an accumulator containing such a textile electrode.
Patent CA-2654542-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods to support multiple program guides in a home network
Inventor: CHAN PETER
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: The present invention is directed towards enabling systems and methods for customizing and providing multiple interactive program guides (IPGs) for each member in a household. Once determined which member(s) is in the room watching television, the associated customized IPG is displayed. If there are multiple members in the room watching television, a customized combined IPG may be displayed. The present invention determines who is in the room by one of toggling buttons on a remote control; a GUI screen displaying the multiple members; facial recognition; Bluetooth or wireless technology, to name but a few.
Patent CA-2656781-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHANNON STEVE
IPC: B29C65/04
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: An apparatus for welding a first plastic sheet to a second plastic sheet is provided. The apparatus includes an elongate die including a channel extending longitudinally along the die's welding face. In combination with a plate and a high frequency alternating current generator, the die and the plate are operable to compress the first and second plastic sheets in an overlapping arrangement and generate a high frequency alternating electromagnetic field between the die and the plate and weld the first and second plastic sheets to one another. The depth of the die channel prevents the formation of an electromagnetic field that is strong enough to weld the first and second plastic sheets in an area between the die channel and the plate. A die for use in such an apparatus and a method of use thereof are further provided.
Patent CA-2657715-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZANGL GEORG
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: To provide a simplified subterranean model of a subterranean structure, a first grid size for the simplified subterranean model is selected, where the first grid size is coarser than a second grid size associated with a detailed subterranean model. The simplified subterranean model is populated with subterranean properties according to the selected first grid size, where multiple realizations of the simplified subterranean model are provided for different sets of values of the subterranean properties. The realizations of the simplified subterranean model are ranked based on comparing outputs of simulations of the realizations with measured data associated with the subterranean structure.
Patent CA-2659182-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIBINO TAKASHI
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a metal phosphate having high proton conductivity which is useful for a fuel cell having higher output. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a metal phosphate. Specifically disclosed is a method for producing a metal phosphate, wherein a compound containing M (wherein M represents one or more elements selected from the group consisting of group 4A and group 4B elements of the long form periodic table), a compound containing J1 (wherein J1 represents one or more elements selected from the group consisting of group 3A, group 3B, group 5A and group 5B elements of the long form periodic table), and a compound containing P are used as raw materials. The compound containing J1 is composed of one or more compounds selected from hydroxides of J1, halides of J1 and nitrates of J1.
Patent CA-2659367-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of preparing glass and ceramic enamels on glass for adhesive bonding
Inventor: ZUEGER EDWIN
IPC: C09J101/02
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is a method comprising contacting a composition comprising i) alumina particles having a particle size of about 1 to about 40 microns and a Mohs hardness of about 9.0 to about 9.5; ii) one or more alkyl sulphates; iii) one or more thickeners; and iv) water with the surface of glass or a ceramic frit disposed on the surface of glass. The contacting can be performed by applying the composition to the surface of the glass or the ceramic frit using an application apparatus. In one embodiment, the composition further comprises a lubricant. In another embodiment, the composition further comprises one or more ethoxylated alcohols. In another embodiment, the composition further comprises one or more fragrances.
Patent CA-2659987-A1 (CA)
Title: Wagering game with special-event eligibility feature based on passive game play
Inventor: THOMAS ALFRED
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a gaming system and method for providing passive participation in at least one wagering game are disclosed. Funds are received to obtain a period of eligibility for an award associated with the wagering game. An entertainment layer having a plurality of features is conducted in response to receiving the wager. A separate gaming layer includes the wagering game. A gaming machine having a display and a player input device is in communication with the entertainment layer and the gaming layer. At least one feature of the entertainment layer is conducted during the period of eligibility. The entertainment layer is operable in response to at least one input from the player input device. Information regarding the wagering game is presented on the gaming machine.