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Patent CA-2581641-A1 (CA)
Title: System for evaluating hearing assistance device settings using detected sound environment
Inventor: ZHANG TAO
IPC: H04R29/00
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: The present subject matter provides method and apparatus for hearing assistance devices, and more particularly to a system for evaluating hearing assistance device settings using detected sound environment. Various examples of a hearing assistance device and method using actual use and hypothetical use logs are provided. Such logs provide a dispenser or audiologist the ability to see how a device is operating with actual settings and how the device would have operated had hypothetical settings been used instead. In various examples, the system allows for collection of statistical information about actual and hypothetical use which can assist in parameter setting determinations for a specific user. The settings may be tailored to that user's commonly experienced sound environment. Wireless communications of usage logs is discussed.  Additional method and apparatus can be found in the specification and as provided by the attached claims and their equivalents.
Patent CA-2584336-A1 (CA)
Title: Item management systems and associated methods
Inventor: WIENER RON
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: The present invention is directed generally toward item management systems and associated methods. Aspects of the invention are directed toward receiving items, inducting the items into the item management system and storing the items. In certain embodiments, inducting the item can include imaging at least a portion of the item and providing that image to a remote user. Other aspects of the invention include retrieving the items form storage and processing the items. In selected embodiments, processing an item can include processing the item in accordance with instructions provided by a remote user. In certain embodiments, "at least some of the items that have been processed can then be returned to storage. Still other aspects of the invention can include monitoring various portions of the item management process. In selected embodiments, various aspects of the invention can be automated and/or computer controlled. Additionally, various aspects of the invention can allow non-uniform items to be stored in a uniform structure.
Patent CA-2584843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIN YEM
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A system in accord with the present invention may include an intraluminal patch sized to fit within a lumen and an expandable therapeutic delivery device. The patch in this embodiment may have an adhesive region on an exposed surface and a drug reservoir region in communication with the exposed surface.  By comparison, a method employing the present invention may include placing an intraluminal patch over an expandable delivery device, advancing the delivery device and the expandable patch to a target site, expanding the delivery device so that the patch adheres to the target site, and contracting and withdrawing the delivery device. In so doing the patch may remain to emit a drug to the target site over a sustained period of time.
Patent CA-2585624-A1 (CA)
Title: Steam reforming apparatus and method for steam reforming using the same, and industrial furnace
Inventor: HONDA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: F27D17/00
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A steam reforming apparatus (21), which is arranged in an industrial furnace (100) for burning a fuel and firing an article to be fired with the combustion heat of the fuel, and has a low temperature reforming section (23) having a metal reaction tube (25) or a ceramic reaction tube packed with a reforming catalyst for accelerating a steam reforming and a high temperature reforming section (22) having a ceramic reaction tube (24) for causing a steam reforming inside it. The above steam reforming apparatus can be suitably used for recovering a part of the combustion heat (waste heat) of an industrial furnace with good efficiency in response to the temperature range of the heat.
Patent CA-2585781-A1 (CA)
Title: Homogeneous analyte detection
Inventor: ADAMS THOMAS
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: The present invention provides novel binding pair compositions of defined and limited stability comprising nucleic acid detection markers useful for the homogeneous, sensitive detection of analytes. Also provided are methods for the sensitive homogenous detection of analytes, particularly analytes of clinical relevance. Kits for preparing binding pairs of the invention and for performing the methods of the invention are also provided.
Patent CA-2586731-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for providing indicators of component interaction capability across navigation elements
Inventor: LECTION DAVID B
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A system and method for providing indicators of component interaction capability across navigation elements is presented. A user selects an emitter portlet that is located on a viewable page. In turn, a property broker identifies compatible handler portlets located on different pages, and displays handler icons on navigation elements whose corresponding pages include compatible handler portlets. The user selects one of the handler icons and, as a result, the property manager links the emitter portlet to the handler portlet that corresponds to the handler icon, and displays the linked handler portlet's page. The property broker also performs similar functions to link a handler portlet to an emitter portlet.
Patent CA-2591878-A1 (CA)
Title: Bake-hardening hot-rolled steel sheet with excellent workability and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: TASAKI FUMINORI
IPC: B21B1/26
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: This bake-hardening hot-rolled steel sheet with excellent workability, contains, in terms of mass %, C of 0.01 to 0.2%, Si of 0.01 to 2%, Mn of 0.1 to 2%, P of 0.1% or less, S  of 0.03% or less, Al of 0.001 to 0.1%, N of 0.01% or less, Nb of 0.005 to 0.05%, and as the remainder, Fe and unavoidable impurities, wherein the microstructure is a polygonal ferrite and/or a continuous-cooled microstructure having an average particle diameter of 2 µm to 8 µm, and the grain boundary abundance ratio of solute C and/or solute N is 0.28 or lower. This method for manufacturing a hot-rolled steel sheet includes:  heating a slab containing aforementioned components to at least a temperature satisfying the equation of SRT (°C) = 6670/{2.26 - log(%Nb)(%C)} - 273    (A); subjecting the heated slab to a rough rolling, a finish rolling under a condition where the final temperature is in a range of the Ar3 transformation point temperature or higher and (Ar3 transformation point temperature + 100°C) or lower; cooling it at a cooling rate of 80°C/sec or higher from cooling initiation down to a temperature range of 500°C or lower; and coiling it.
Patent CA-2593568-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASSADI SEYED MAJID
IPC: G01K1/14
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: It is believed that the tenants or owners of multi-residential buildings without individual meters on their main resources typically consume more electricity, water and gas than those who pay a separate bill for their consumed resources.    This invention is related to the sub-metering of Electricity, Gas and Water consumption of each individual unit in multi-residential and commercial buildings.  In this invention, the water meter, electricity meter, thermometer, signal booster, and the Data Receiver are each uniquely designed to be small, accurate, powerful, easy to install and user interface free. These newly redesigned apparatuses continuously communicate amongst each other through the use of Radio frequencies and Broad band over Power Line signals. The combinations of these apparatus gather the sub-metered data and transmit it to a remote web based application in a secure and reliable environment via the Internet. The sub--metering of gas in this invention is based on the metered data of the building's and each unit's heating systems (hot water & air conditioning). This invention provides a powerful tool for owners and tenants of each unit to control the consumption of these three major resources inside their buildings/units and pay only for the cost of the resources they had consumed. The cost distribution based on the real and accurate data is at the heart of this invention and the web application of this invention derives and calculates the monthly cost of each individual unit based on the live metered and measured data.     The technical field of the mentioned application is Process and Control.
Patent CA-2594164-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated piping plate, machining method for same, machining apparatus for same, and machining equipment for same
Inventor: HIDAKA HARETARO
IPC: H01M8/00
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: A machining method for an integrated piping plate 201, for example, composed of a plurality of plates joined together, and in which an instrument and a component constituting an apparatus, or the instrument, or the component are or is disposed on one surface or both surfaces of the integrated piping plate 201, and the instrument and the component, or the instrument, or the component are or is connected by fluid channel grooves 208 formed in joining surfaces of the plates, and communication holes 210 formed in the plates. The machining method welds the joining surfaces of the plates around the entire periphery of the fluid channel grooves 208, for example, by an FSW welding machine 225, to join the plates. Compared with joining of the plates by an adhesive, the machining method can increase the durability of the plate joining portion and increase pressure resistance. Also, the method can increase work efficiency and further downsize the integrated piping plate.
Patent CA-2599129-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRUSZYNSKI MICHAEL L
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: A rotating surgical stapler having a proximal end and a distal end includes a handle at the proximal end and an end effector at the distal end for selective rotation to improve access to tissue requiring treatment and ease of use of the present linear surgical stapler. A support shaft connects the handle to the end effector and includes a longitudinal axis. The end effector is coupled to the support shaft for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the stapler.
Patent CA-2601419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUPREY JOHN F
IPC: G09B25/06
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: The articles with spinning globe include articles worn by a user and containers in which a spinning or rotating globe is disposed. The articles of apparel may be a shirt, a pair of pants, a hat, or other wearing apparel. The container may be a backpack, a purse, a suitcase, a lunchbox or other carrying container. The rotating globe is mounted in the articles of apparel and the containers so that a user may manually rotate the globe within the articles of apparel or the containers. The rotating globe may be placed in any of the articles and used by children as an educational tool to learn about geography, or by adults to note specific time zones when traveling or determine where a specific country is in relation to other countries.
Patent CA-2601473-A1 (CA)
Title: Enclosure system for underground utility connections
Inventor: GWILLIM ROBERT
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: An underground electrical utilities vault and distribution enclosure system comprises a grade level box, for storing underground cables, and a two-part lid comprising a pair of side-by-side cover plates that close the top of the box. One of the split cover plates has an access opening that interlocks with an above-ground pedestal housing. Connections to underground cables contained in the grade level box are made on a frame structure disposed in the pedestal housing. The split cover may contain a removable plug that normally rests at ground level before service is provided to the premises. The pedestal housing can include a separate collar that supports a pre-assembled contact mounting frame and snap locks into a fixed position over the access opening.  Separately, the pedestal housing can include a plug base and an integrally molded collar that supports a contact mounting frame. When connections are provided to the premises, the plug is removed and the pedestal housing, having a base of the same configuration as the access opening, is snap-locked in the opening left by removing the plug. The interior of the pedestal housing contains connecting brackets such as mounting bars and/or a universal mounting plate for making the above-ground connections.
Patent CA-2602440-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for the intraocular transport of therapeutic agents
Inventor: HUGHES PATRICK M
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: Membrane transporter-targeted therapeutic agents and methods of making and using the same.
Patent CA-2602988-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FYKE STEVEN
IPC: G09G5/373
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a system, method and device for controlling the display of elements on a display on an electronic device, according to movement of the device. In the system, a displayed element management system is provided. The system comprises: a sensor; a movement detection module connected to the sensor providing a movement signal registering a notable signal from the sensor; and a displayed element adjustment module to determine a larger size for the elements being displayed on the display after processing the movement signal provided by the movement detection module.
Patent CA-2603596-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for communication of a dual-mode terminal
Inventor: GAO QUANZHONG
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: The invention discloses a communication method of a dual-mode terminal, including:  a Mobile Switch Centre (MSC) sends a message containing calling party information to an access functional entity of a High Rate Packet Data (HRPD) network via an InterWorking Solution (IWS) after receiving an initiated paging to a dual-mode terminal in the HRPD  network; the access functional entity of the HRPD network sends a message containing the calling party information to the dual-mode terminal; the dual-mode terminal performs a subsequent communication according to the received calling party information.  In the invention, upon receiving initiated paging from a dual-mode terminal in an HRPD  network, the MSC sends a message containing the calling party information to an access functional entity of the HRPD network via the IWS, complexity of message processing is decreased, time of message processing is reduced.
Patent CA-2604568-A1 (CA)
Title: Sustained release l-arginine formulations and methods of manufacture and use
Inventor: RON EYAL S
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and formulations for the treatment and prevention of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases and disorders. The present invention is based, at least in part, on the discovery that administering to a subject a formulation comprising an agonist of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), such as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, and a formulation comprising a precursor of NO, such as L- arginine, may be used to treat or prevent cerebrovascular and/or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
Patent CA-2606515-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUMSEY STEVEN CHARLES
IPC: A61K31/70
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A method of improving learning and/or memory behavior in a mammal is described which involves administering to the mammal casein glycomacropeptide in an amount sufficient to improve learning and/or memory behavior in the mammal.
Patent CA-2606547-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical implements and medical implement production methods
Inventor: AKAIKE YOSHIMI
IPC: A61L29/08
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: The present disclosure provides medical implements having films fixed to at least a portion of their surface. In embodiments, a medical implement of the present disclosure may include a substrate including a synthetic resin, a film including a methyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer in combination with a polyether block amide fixed to at least a portion of a surface of the substrate, and a silver ion bound to the film. Methods for forming such medical implements are also provided
Patent CA-2609612-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHACHTER STEVEN C
IPC: A61K31/74
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés et des compositions contenant de l'huperzine utilisés pour atténuer la douleur et pour la prévention et/ou le traitement de crises d'épilepsie. Cette invention concerne aussi des procédés et des compositions permettant d'utiliser de l'huperzine pour la prévention et/ou le traitement de douleurs neuropathiques et de l'hypotension orthostatique.
Patent CA-2610339-A1 (CA)
Title: Device, system, and method for epithelium protection during cornea reshaping
Inventor: BERRY MICHAEL J
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A system (100) includes a light source (106) operable to generate light energy (218) for a cornea reshaping procedure. The system (100) also includes a device (102) operable to be attached to an eye (104) having a cornea (204).  The device (102) includes a window (210) operable to contact at least a portion of the cornea (204). The window (210) is substantially transparent to the light energy (218) that irradiates the cornea (204) during the cornea reshaping procedure. The window (210) is also operable to cool at least a portion of a corneal epithelium in the cornea (204) during the cornea reshaping procedure. The window (210) may be operable to prevent clinically significant damage to the corneal epithelium during the cornea reshaping procedure. The window (210) may be operable to prevent a temperature of the corneal epithelium from exceeding a damage threshold temperature during the cornea reshaping procedure, such as a damage threshold temperature of approximately 70~C.
Patent CA-2611180-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARJOMANDI FAY
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: An operating system for a mobile device, is provided having an intelligent client system with an upper layer, said upper layer interfacing with a software application, and communicating with an IP layer; a communications protocol; said communications protocol dynamically modifying packets sent by said mobile device to include information relating to the type of packet; and a lower layer, said lower layer in communication with said upper layer, said lower layer including a packet classifier for classifying incoming and outgoing packets.
Patent CA-2611713-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AHNAOU ABDALLAH
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of treating Excessive daytime Sleepiness (EDS) in a subject, comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I): Formula (I) o r a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof wherein Rx is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, halogen selected from F, Cl, Br and I, alkoxy containing 1 to 3 carbo n atoms, nitro, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, and thioalkoxy containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms; x is an integer of 1 to 3, with the proviso that R may be the same or different when x is 2 or 3; R1 and R2 can be the same or different from each other and are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms; R1 and R2 can be joined to form a 5 to 7-membered heterocycle substituted with a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl groups, wherein the cyclic compound can comprise 1 to 2 nitrogen atoms and 0 to 1 oxygen atom, wherein the nitrogen atoms are n ot directly connected with each other or with the ox en atom.
Patent CA-2611794-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEINBERG DAVID A
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A method for selecting a service provider includes receiving a selection of a provider of telecommunications services, the selection being associated with a buyer. The method further includes determining that the buyer does not meet credit requirements of the provider and selecting at least one of a plurality of alternative providers of telecommunications services in response to determining that the buyer does not meet the credit requirements of the provider.
Patent CA-2612467-A1 (CA)
Title: Bispecific single chain fv antibody molecules and methods of use thereof
Inventor: ADAMS GREGORY P
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: Bispecific single chain antibody molecules are disclosed which may be used to advantage to treat various forms of cancer associated with the overexpression of members of the EGFR protein family.
Patent CA-2616289-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROMAGNANO STEFANO
IPC: C08F4/00
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: This invention concerns photopolymerisable systems containing ethylenically unsatured reactive oligomers and/or monomers comprising at least one photoinitiator and at least one coinitiator having low-extractability and low-volatility; the photopolymerisable systems of the invention are particularly suited for the preparation of food-packaging coatings.
Patent CA-2617088-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: Drying apparatus (10) has a casing (12), a cavity (30) formed in the casing (12) for receiving an object, a fan (40) located in the casing (12) and capable of creating an airflow, a motor (39) arranged to drive the fan (40). At least one opening (60, 62) communicates with the fan (40) and is arranged in the casing (12) so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity (30). According to the invention, the motor (39) and fan arrangement generat e an airflow across the cavity, wherein, in use, the pressure of the airflow emitted through the opening is at least 8 kPa. In one arrangement the motor has a rotor which, in use, is capable of rotating at a speed of at least 80,000 rpm. The high velocity, high pressure airflow provided by the apparat us is capable of drying an object efficiently and quickly. The invention is suitable for use in a hand dryer.
Patent CA-2619809-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable display resolution for thermostat
Inventor: GRAY TONY
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: A visual display system for use with a digital thermostat is provided. The visual display system provides an adjustable display resolution for the temperature readout provided thereon. This adjustable display resolution may be changed as desired by a user via a resolution adjustment menu. The display resolution may be adjusted to display the temperature information in tenths of degrees, half degrees, whole degrees, etc. as desired by a user. Such a display system accommodates different display resolution requirements of different original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers who may desire different displayed resolutions without having to manufacture and stock different models.
Patent CA-2621116-A1 (CA)
Title: Octagonal bulk bin with self-locking webbed bottom flaps
Inventor: QUAINTANCE BENJAMIN W
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: An octagonal bulk bin (10) has sidewalls, end walls and diagonal corner panels interposed between adjacent sidewalls and end walls. Major bottom flaps (22,23) are foldably joined to a bottom edge of the sidewalls, minor bottom flaps (25,26) are foldably joined to a bottom edge of the end walls, and diagonal bottom flaps are foldably joined to a bottom edge of the diagonal corner panels. A cut (35) separates each major bottom flap from an adjacent diagonal bottom flap, and a web panel connects adjacent side edges of the minor bottom flaps and diagonal bottom flaps. According to one aspect of the invention, each diagonal bottom flap, web panel, and portion of an adjacent major bottom flap are crushed. According to another aspect of the invention, differently shaped notches (60,61) in a free edge of the minor flaps form locking tabs that are engaged in slots (64,65) near a free edge of the major flaps.