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Patent CA-2653075-A1 (CA)
Title: Disposable personal product
Inventor: WICKREMESINGHE CHARISHMA MOHINI
IPC: A61L15/28
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A disposable personal product such as a diaper (10) comprising an absorbent core (20) formed of starch grains (32) dispersed in viscose fluff (34). The core may also comprise a small percentage of super absorbent polymer (SAP) to increase absorbency. The personal product further comprises an outer cover (36), a hydrophobic layer (26), a biodegradable film (24) and a hydrophilic layer (38).
Patent CA-2660203-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG KENNY
IPC: H05B6/02
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to an inductive heating apparatus, particularly using a liquid deposition precursor, for densifying porous articles. The inductive heating apparatus using induction coils that are made from machined or milled flat metal plates, such as copper plate, instead of bending a member (especially a hollow member) into a coil shape. The induction coils according to the present invention can be more precisely and more consistently fabricated than conventional bending techniques.
Patent CA-2662298-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SVENSSON BIRGITTA
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A topical composition comprising a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist, a stiffening agent and a release modifier. The stiffening agent comprises a fatty alcohol, a fatty acid sorbitane ester, or a fatty acid glycerol ester, having a hydrocarbon chain containing 12 to 22 carbon atoms and having a melting point of about 45 to 750°C. The release modifier comprises a fatty alcohol, a fatty alcohol glycol ether, a fatty acid alkyl ester, a fatty acid glycerol ester, or a fatty acid sorbitane ester, having a hydrocarbon chain containing 12 to 18 carbon atoms and having a melting point of about -10 to 400°C. Use of such a composition for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a dermal or mucosal disorder, preferably an anorectal disorder associated with high anal pressure or anal sphincter spasm.
Patent CA-2662670-A1 (CA)
Title: Vacuum pump
Inventor: BREWSTER BARRIE DUDLEY
IPC: F04D17/16
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A vacuum pump comprises a housing, a drive shaft supported by a bearing arrangement for rotation relative to the housing about an axis, and a pumping mechanism comprising a stator component mounted on the housing and a disk-shaped rotor component mounted on the drive shaft axially proximate the stator component. The bearing arrangement comprises a bearing supported in both radial and axial directions by a resilient support, comprising inner and outer annular portions connected by a plurality of flexible members, so that there is a fixed relation between the inner race of the bearing and the outer portion of the resilient support to determine the axial clearance between the rotor and stator components of the pumping mechanism.
Patent CA-2662931-A1 (CA)
Title: Trace mrna amplification method and use thereof
Inventor: NOJIMA HIROSHI
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a trace mRNA amplification method which can amplifies a shorter mRNA fragment at good efficiency in the same manner as for a longer mRNA fragment regardless of the length of the nucleotide sequence thereof. Also disclosed is use of the method. The trace mRNA amplification method comprises the following steps: a first step for preparing a mixed solution by adding dummy RNA to a solution containing trace mRNA; a second step for synthesizing antisense DNA by a reverse transcription reaction using the mixed solution as a template; a third step for synthesizing sense DNA complementary to the synthesized antisense DNA to form double-stranded DNA composed of the sense DNA and the antisense DNA; a forth step for ligating a promoter sequence for an RNA polymerase to the 5'-terminus of the sense DNA in the double-stranded DNA to prepare double-stranded DNA for amplification; and a fifth step for amplifying RNA from the double-stranded DNA for amplification by using the RNA polymerase.
Patent CA-2663969-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDWARDS JEFFREY CHARLES
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: The well bore control valve comprises a housing (12) defining a throughbore (14), the throughbore adapted to receive a first tubular. The valve further comprises first (18) and second gates (20) located within the housing, the gates being movable in different directions transverse to the throughbore between the throughbore open position and the throughbore closed position. Movement of the gates from the throughbore open position to the throughbore closed position, in use, shares a tubular located between the gates. The valve also comprises a first seal seat (22) performing a seal of one of the gates in the throughbore closed position to seal the throughbore. In one embodiment, the gates are axially movable with respect to the throughbore.
Patent CA-2666944-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASTROPIETRO MICHAEL W
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A wagering game community environment is described herein. In some embodiments, the environment includes a community server to provide services for a wagering game community. In some embodiments, the community server comprises a communications controller configured to receive communications from community terminals and to send the communications to wagering game machines. In some embodiments, the community server also includes a promotions controller configured to award promotional material to members of the virtual gaming community based on their use of the community terminals, the promotional material being for use in wagering games available on the wagering game machines.
Patent CA-2668008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWN DAVID
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating or preventing neuropathy, neuropathy-related conditions, wherein the neuropathy or neuropathy-related conditions are induced by, or otherwise associated with, treatment of the subject with at least one chemotherapeutic agent, the methods comprising administering an effective amount of an isoflavonoid compound of formula (I). Also provided are methods for the treatment of nerve damage. Also provided are uses of isoflavonoid compounds of formula (I) in the treatment of neuropathy, neuropathy-related conditions and nerve damage.
Patent CA-2668358-A1 (CA)
Title: Wing/fuselage connection of an aircraft
Inventor: VOSS URSULA
IPC: B64C1/26
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: A wing/fuselage connection for an aircraft, in which a wing (2) which is arranged in the upper area of the fuselage (1) is connected to the fuselage (1) by means of a number of connections (3, 4, 5, 6) with the connections (3, 4, 5, 6) being intended to absorb forces in different directions, and each having a maximum load carrying capacity which is designed in particular for a nominal flight and landing load (10) or for a nominal crash load. According to the invention, the load carrying capacity of the individual wing connections (3, 4, 5, 6) and their force absorption direction are matched to one another such that, if one of the connections (3, 4, 5, 6) is defective, the maximum load carrying capacity of the remaining connections (3, 4, 5, 6) is sufficient for safe normal flying operations.
Patent CA-2669118-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEVIT MIKHAIL R
IPC: B29D99/00
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: This invention relates to processes of making a honeycomb comprising cell s having edges forming a face of the honeycomb, the face defined by a plural ity of points, at least two of the points located in different tangential pl anes, with the particular steps of : a) pressing the cured or partially cure d honeycomb in a direction perpendicular to a plane of parallel lines of adh esive to fracture at least a portion of the thermoset resin, b) pulling the pressed honeycomb apart in a direction perpendicular to a plane of parallel lines of adhesive to form a honeycomb having fracture points; c) bending, mo lding, or forming the honeycomb having fracture points in a mold or over a f orm, d) heating the honeycomb to allow the thermoplastic material to flow to the fracture points; and e) cooling the honeycomb to substantially retain t he shape of the mold or form. This invention also relates to a shaped honeyc omb made by this process wherein less than 25 percent of the honeycomb cells have a re-entrant angle of greater than 180 degrees.
Patent CA-2669211-A1 (CA)
Title: Extrusion kit and extruder
Inventor: DUFAUX DOUGLAS P
IPC: B29C48/475
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: This invention provides methods and devices for manufacturing moldable materials including various types of natural and synthetic clays, edible materials such as cookie dough, and modeling compound by forming a moldable billet through various techniques, and reducing the cross section of said moldable billet such that features in the moldable billet appear in a similar arrangement in the resulting extruded product.
Patent CA-2669651-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAJISHAH ABRAHAM
IPC: G01L27/00
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A method and system for calibrating an analog sensor used in a digital me asurement system is provided. The design comprises generating a precise pres sure value set at multiple calibration points and supplying said precise pre ssure value set to an uncalibrated pressure sensor (403), detecting sensor c hanges for the uncalibrated pressure sensor (403) based on each precise pres sure value generated, polling an actual pressure reading associated with a s ensor change for the uncalibrated pressure sensor (403) for each calibration point, and establishing a mathematical relationship between measured value readings and actual pressure for the uncalibrated sensor. Establishing the m athematical relationship converts the uncalibrated sensor to a newly calibra ted sensor. A known good sensor (404) may be employed to enhance calibration reliability. The method and system for calibrating an analog sensor are app lied to pressure transducers in phacoemulsification machines that are used i n eye surgery of cataracts.
Patent CA-2670959-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for security device removal detection
Inventor: WOODBURY BRIAN
IPC: G08B29/04
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: A security device, according to various aspects of the present invention, detects removal of the device from a provided surface. The security device includes a body; at least one magnet coupled to the body; and a sensor coupled to the body proximate to at least one of the at least one magnet. The sensor does not move with respect to the at least one magnet. The at least one magnet magnetically couples the body to the surface. Each one magnet provides a magnetic flux. When the body couples to the surface, at least a portion of the magnetic flux conducts away from the sensor. When the body is not coupled to the surface, at least a portion of the magnetic flux from at least one magnet of the at least one magnet conducts through the sensor thereby indicating removal of the body from the surface.
Patent CA-2671636-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSUCHIYA JUNKO
IPC: A61K31/137
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: Disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition for external application, an adhesive skin patch and others which are improved in a drug release property, transdermal absorbability and stability of a pharmacologically active ingredient contained therein and can reduce the aggravation of irritation to the skin. Specifically disclosed is an adhesive skin patch comprising a support and an adhesive layer laminated on the support, wherein the adhesive layer contains a pharmaceutical composition for external application. The pharmaceutical composition for external application comprises a pharmacologically active ingredient, an auxiliary component and a pyrrolidone compound, wherein one of the pharmacologically active ingredient and the auxiliary component has a carboxylate group in the molecule and the other has a hydroxy group in the molecule. Preferably, the adhesive layer further comprises a hydrogenated oil.
Patent CA-2672208-A1 (CA)
Title: Hybrid combustor for fuel processing applications
Inventor: NGUYEN KEVIN H
IPC: F23C13/06
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: The present invention discloses a hybrid combustor, such as an anode tailgas oxidizer (ATO), for fuel processing applications which combines both flame and catalytic type burners. The hybrid combustor of the present invention combines the advantages of both flame and catalytic type burners. The flame burner component of the hybrid combustor is used during start-up for the preheating of the catalytic burner component. As soon as the catalytic burner bed is preheated or lit off, the flame burner will be shut off. Optionally, the hybrid combustor may also include an integrated heat recovery unit located downstream of the catalytic burner for steam generation and for the preheating of the feed for a reformer, such as an autothermal reformer.
Patent CA-2672247-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FEENEY ROBERT J
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: Provided, inter alia, is a type of contest in which, at various intervals, geographically dispersed players attempt to answer the identical problem at substantially the same time. In representative embodiments, problems (typically, questions) are made available at seemingly random times throughout the day (or throughout some specified time interval), and players have the opportunity either to respond to the problem or (e.g., in the event that a given player is occupied when a particular problem arises) to pass on the current problem and wait for another one. In such embodiments, more questions are made available than the players are permitted to answer in accordance with the rules of the game, so that players have flexibility as to when they participate. Also provided is a system for generating substantially simultaneous alerts, in which a plurality of user devices is accessible via at least one publicly available network. Each such user device has installed on it an alert-based client. A server is configured to download identical alert information, including a message that has been encrypted, to the plurality of user devices. The alert-based clients are configured to receive the alert information and, in response: (i) to store the message in encrypted form until just prior to a specified delivery time; and (ii) to decrypt and deliver the message substantially at the specified delivery time. By virtue of the foregoing arrangement, substantially simultaneous delivery of the message to the user devices is achieved.
Patent CA-2672819-A1 (CA)
Title: Inverter generator
Inventor: HASHIMOTO SHOJI
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: In an inverter generator having a generator unit driven by an internal combustion engine, an inverter that inverts converted direct current to alternating current with switching elements to supply to an electrical load, an inverter driver that comprises an microcomputer and drives the switching elements with a PWM signal to make the alternating current of a predetermined frequency, an ignition unit that ignites the engine, and an ignition controller that controls operation of the ignition unit, the engine speed is detected and it is determined whether the engine is under over revolution condition based on the detected engine speed. The inverter driver sends a command to the ignition controller to terminate the ignition to stop the engine, when the engine is under the over revolution condition, thereby enabling to prevent the engine from experiencing over revolution repeatedly.
Patent CA-2673479-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JANG IN-YOUNG
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: An apparatus for counting doses of a dispenser is provided which includes a housing for releasably attaching to the dispenser; and, a dose counter operatively connected to the housing or the dispenser. The dose counter displays indicia relating to doses of the dispenser. The dose counter may be manually adjusted or configured to be automatically adjusted to permit counting of the number of times the housing is separated from the dispenser. The number of separations will indicate the number of doses administered by the dispenser. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a dose counter is provided which counts doses separately from the actuation of the dispenser. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the invention may apply to various dispensers, but is particularly well-suited for use with inhalers.
Patent CA-2673519-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ESCAMILLA GARZA RAMIRO
IPC: B65D41/12
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A crown-type metal cap comprising a central body, a peripheral crown having a continuous series of grooves, a liner, a projection in lire central body which operates in an original state and in changed state with respect to the central body, and a thread on the peripheral crown. A method for manufacturing crown type metal caps with a projection, the method comprises the steps of applying at least one coating on least one side of a metal sheet, cutting and shaping the coated metal sheet into individual crown-type metal caps which include a central body and a peripheral crown provided with a continuous series or grooves forming a single structure, forming a projection in the central body of each of the metal caps, and forming a thread on the peripheral crown atter capping of the crown-type metal cap into a bottle having a threaded mouth to have a twist-off function.
Patent CA-2674199-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLARKSON PAUL MAGNUS
IPC: F24F1/0053
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A heat exchanger (20) comprising: a pair of generally planar, heat conducting plates (10) arranged in spaced, generally parallel relationship; spacing elements (22) separating the plates (10) from one another and defining first (26) and second (28) flow channels between the plates (10) for flow in a first direction and a second direction respectively; wherein the plates (10) in at least the first channel (26) are divided into fins (14), the fins being separated from each other in the first direction and being offset from the plate (10) perpendicular to the first direction to a plurality of offset positions.
Patent CA-2676984-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANSEN HENRIK
IPC: A61K31/517
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, which are useful for regulating the expression of apolipoprotei.pi. A-I (ApoA-l), and their use for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and related disease states, including cholesterol- or lipid-related disorders, such as, for example, atherosclerosis.
Patent CA-2680194-A1 (CA)
Title: Light emitting diode for harsh environments
Inventor: KRSMANOVIC JODY L
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A light emitting diode (30) for harsh environments includes a substantially transparent substrate (33), a semiconductor layer deposited on a bottom surface of the substrate (33), several bonding pads (5, 6), coupled to the semiconductor layer, formed on the bottom surface of the substrate (33), and a micro post (27, 28), formed on each bonding pad (5, 6), for electrically connecting the light emitting diode (30) to a printed circuit board (20). An underfill layer (40) may be provided between the bottom surface of the substrate (33) and the top surface of the printed circuit board (20), to reduce water infiltration under the light emitting diode substrate (33). Additionally, a diffuser (50) may be mounted to a top surface of the light emitting diode substrate (33) to diffuse the light emitted through the top surface.
Patent CA-2680971-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHERSON DANIEL A
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: An electrolytic device for the generation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solutions includes at least a single liquid chamber for receiving an aqueous solution containing halide ions therein, the single liquid chamber having an exterior wall and a solid anode contained within to provide for the oxidation of the halide ions, which, in turn, provides for the formation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solution, and a gas permeable cathode forming a portion of the exterior wall of the single liquid chamber, the cathode providing for the reduction of oxygen to provide hydroxyl ions in solution within the single liquid chamber to mix with the products generated at the anode. An embodiment of the electrolytic device including an anolyte chamber and a catholyte chamber separated by an ionomeric membrane is also described, whereby the anolyte chamber further includes an outlet including a pH control for determining and regulating the pH of the exiting anolyte effluent to between about 4 and 9. The product is suitable for disinfectant applications including as a hand sanitizer.
Patent CA-2682789-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme centralise de distribution electrique
Inventor: VAN BEVEREN STEVEN MICHAEL
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2009-06-05
Abstract: Dans ses modes de réalisation, la présente invention se rapporte à des systèmes, à des procédés et à des appareils de distribution d'énergie électrique à une pluralité de points d'accès à l'intérieur d'une pluralité d'espaces. En particulier, des modes de réalisation de la présente invention autorisent la distribution d'énergie électrique depuis un gestionnaire de panneau centralisé à un point d'accès ou plus sans l'utilisation de boîtiers locaux. Par exemple, un gestionnaire de panneau adapté pour distribuer de l'énergie électrique conformément à un mode de réalisation de la présente invention peut comprendre un boîtier configuré de façon à autoriser au moins une entrée principale en lui. Le gestionnaire de panneau peut également comprendre une pluralité d'interfaces de connexion planes assurées à l'intérieur du boîtier. L'interface de connexion plane peut être configurée de façon à s'apparier avec des connecteurs électriques plans pour la distribution d'énergie électrique à la pluralité de points d'accès.
Patent CA-2683702-A1 (CA)
Title: Functional serum protein product for use in infant food and therapeutic compositions and methods for the preparation thereof
Inventor: GLAS CORNELIS
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2008-04-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a serum protein product, suitable as an ingredient for foods and therapeutic compositions, in particular infant and baby foods. The invention also provides a method for the preparation of the serum protein product, based on micro filtration of milk. The invention provides a method for the preparation of a serum protein product, comprising the preparation of a permeate through micro filtration of cow's milk at a temperature of between 10 and 20°C utilizing a membrane having a pore size of between 0.3 and 0.5 µm.
Patent CA-2685536-A1 (CA)
Title: Oligomeric phosphonate compositions, their preparation and uses
Inventor: SAUER ANNE M
IPC: C07F9/40
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: This invention provides oligomeric hydrogen phosphonates represented by the formula (I) where R is an alkyl group having one to about six carbon atoms; R' is a linear or branched hydrocarbylene group or an oxygen-containing hydrocarbylene group having two to about twenty carbon atoms or a hydrocarbylene group having at least one cycloaliphatic or aromatic ring, where at least one of R' is a linear or branched hydrocarbylene group or an oxygen-containing hydrocarbylene group and at least one of R' is a hydrocarbylene group having at least one cycloaliphatic or aromatic ring; and n is a number from 2 to about 20. Also provided are processes for making these oligomeric hydrogen phosphonates, oligomeric organophosphonate compositions, and processes for making these oligomeric organophosphonate compositions.
Patent CA-2688517-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STIEBER FRANK
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and X have the meanings given in claim 1 are tyrosine kinase inhibitors, in particular of Met-kinase and amongst other things can be used for treating tumours.