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Patent CA-2693215-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIES NATHANIEL
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: The present invention provides accurate, low cost devices that have application in the field of intraocular lens de-livery. Specifically, the present invention provides a device for inserting an intraocular lens into an eye, comprising a body having a lumen which is capable of accommodating an intraocular lens and a rod which is capable of pushing said intraocular lens out of the lumen and into the eye, characterised in that the rod has an intraocular lens-contacting tip which has a first configuration having a larger radial cross-sectional profile than a second configuration thereof.  The invention further provides a device for inserting an intraocular lens into an eye, comprising a body having a lumen which is capable of accommodating an intraocular lens and a rod which is capable of pushing said intraocular lens out of the lumen and into the eye, characterised in that body lumen has a guide which is adapted to engage with a projection on the rod, such that the tip of the rod is capable of being maintained at a predetermined distance from the wall of the body lumen as it is moved along at least a portion thereof.
Patent CA-2694579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLIVER BRIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2010-02-25
Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate a conference call between a plurality of communication devices. The method may comprise:  providing a first primary communication device; providing a second primary communication device; providing a conference call controller; establishing a first control link between the first primary communication device and the conference call controller; communicating first identification data between the first primary communication device and the conference call controller via the first control link;  establishing a media link between the first and second primary communication devices via the conference call controller. In certain embodiments, the first identification data corresponds to at least one participation level of the first primary communication device with respect to the media link. The method may further comprise establishing a second control link between the second primary communication device and the conference call controller; communicating second identification data between the second primary communication device and the conference call controller via the second control link; wherein the second identification data establishes a participation level of the second primary communication device with respect to the media link.
Patent CA-2697300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSBORNE IAN S
IPC: B28D1/08
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an aggregate cutting saw chain having a pitch in the range of approxi-mately.440 to approximately.450. Embodiments also include tie straps and/or other components having fluid distribution features.
Patent CA-2702253-A1 (CA)
Title: Inflatable cellular mattress with alternating zones of inflated cells
Inventor: MCCAUSLAND DAVID
IPC: A47C27/10
Filed: 2008-10-10
Abstract: A cushion or mattress comprising a base and a plurality of linearly aligned individual air cells across the base.  Groups of individual air cells can be interconnected and in fluid cooperation with an inflation source, such as a pump. In one aspect of the invention, the inflation of adjacent cells is staggered, for example, in a checkerboard-like inflation pattern that helps diffuse load over a wider area.
Patent CA-2707564-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent article and method for making the same
Inventor: KASHIWAGI MASAHIRO
IPC: A61F13/472
Filed: 2008-08-15
Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an absorbent article adapted to maintain a desired flexibility of the topsheet and to prevent the article from becoming glossy.     A sanitary napkin 1 comprises a topsheet 2 defining an inner side facing the wearer's skin, an outer side facing the wearer's garment, a liquid-absorbent structure 4 interposed between these top- and backsheets 2, 3, and a cushion sheet interposed between the liquid-absorbent structure 4 and the topsheet 2. The topsheet 2 is formed with a plurality of pores 6 assuring liquid-pervious property thereof. The pores 6 are distributed over an entire area of the topsheet 2 and extending through the topsheet 2 in its thickness direction. The topsheet 2 is debossed to form a plurality of concavities 13 directed toward the side of the cushion sheet 5. The concavities 13 respectively have substantially circular shapes and are distributed over an entire area of the topsheet 2 substantially at regular intervals debossing to form the concavities 13 is carried out at a temperature lower than a fusion point of the topsheet 2.
Patent CA-2709672-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH REDD H
IPC: E21B10/54
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: Earth-boring tools for drilling subterranean formations include a particle-matrix composite material comprising a plurality of silicon carbide particles dispersed throughout a matrix material, such as, for example, an aluminum or aluminum-based alloy. In some embodiments, the silicon carbide particles comprise an ABC-SiC material. Methods of manufacturing such tools include providing a plurality of silicon carbide particles within a matrix material. Optionally, the silicon carbide particles may comprise ABC-SiC material, and the ABC-SiC  material may be toughened to increase a fracture toughness exhibited by the ABC-SiC material. In some methods, at least one of an infiltration process and a powder compaction and consolidation process may be employed.
Patent CA-2711633-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAGOT MICHEL
IPC: A01H5/10
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to maize plants with a genome comprising a unique allele profiie associated with the corresponding QTLs contributing to the expression of a variety of phenotypic traits of economic interest selected from the group of grain yield, grain moisture at harvest, early and late root lodging, stalk lodging, common smut incidence, fusarium ear rot incidence, sulcotrione resistance, and tassei architecture. The invention further relates to method for obtaining such a plant as well as assays and screening methods for identifying plants with the desired profile.
Patent CA-2714957-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOUSSEMART CHRISTOPHE S
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: The present invention proposes a system for preparing a beverage from a food substance contained in a single-use capsule (1) by injection of a liquid into the capsule (1), said system comprises a device (50) having at least one enclosing member (13a, 13b) connected to a closing mechanism (21) for selectively enclosing said capsule (1) in a receiving chamber (16) of the de-vice (50), said device further comprising a pump (70) for supplying liquid to the capsule (1), opening means (15,16) for opening a first inlet face (3a) and a second outlet face (3b) of the capsule (1), and a control unit (80) for controlling at least the pump (70) of the device, wherein the opening means (15,16) are arranged to supply a liquid received from the pump (70) to the inside of the capsule (1), wherein the capsule (1) further comprises a rigid body (2) and a recessed section (4) formed as an integral part of the body (2), and wherein said recessed section (4) is formed at the inlet face (3a) of the capsule (1) and comprises a plurality of per-forations (6a, 6b).
Patent CA-2719691-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PICARD PAUL R
IPC: H01B13/26
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A Metal-Clad cable that includes at least two conductor assemblies within a metal armored sheath. Each conductor assembly has an electrical conductor, an insulation layer extending around and along the length of each of the electrical conductors, a jacket layer disposed around the insulating layer and a polymeric protective layer disposed around the jacket layer along the length of each of the electrical conductors. A grounding/bonding strip is disposed within the cable and is in intimate contact with an interior surface of the metal sheath. If a grounding conductor is used, it is either in cabled relationship with the two conductor assemblies or is disposed along the length of the electrical conductors and the metal sheath is disposed over the at least two conductor assemblies and the grounding conductor.
Patent CA-2722164-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONNES PETER
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A system and method for managing communication in a cellular communication system are provided. The method (30) includes measuring (32) communication conditions within at least one communication cell of the communication system and estimating (34) congestion within the at least one communication cell of the communication system based on the measured communication conditions. The method further includes adjusting (40, 42) communication links within the at least one communication cell based on the estimated congestion.
Patent CA-2725079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIEGLER JOHN S
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2009-05-21
Abstract: A disposable assembly for use with a sensor assembly, and method for making the same, the disposable comprises a body, a flow restricting element, and a fluid pressure membrane. The body has a lid portion and a base portion. The body defines a fluid flow passage that forms an inlet and an outlet. The flow restricting element is posi-tioned along the fluid flow passage between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid pressure membrane is at a location in the fluid flow passage between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid pressure membrane defines an opening for receiving the flow restricting element. The fluid pressure membrane is located between the lid portion and the base portion of the body.
Patent CA-2726275-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LETARTRE BERTRAND
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 2009-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the simultaneous disinfection and decontamination of bodies contaminated by CTAs such as bacteria, yeasts, mould spores, viruses or others, and NCTAs such as prions. According to the invention, the composition includes a hydrogen peroxide solution and an aqueous solution of copper or a derivative thereof such as copper salts, and at least one anionic salified surfactant compound inhibiting the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of copper. Said composition can be prepared extemporaneously from a mixture of an aqueous copper solution and of an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution. The invention further relates to an aqueous copper solution and to an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution to be mixed together.
Patent CA-2726497-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOSTRZEWSKI STANISLAW
IPC: A61L17/06
Filed: 2010-12-16
Abstract: A suturing system for receiving and retaining a suture is disclosed and includes a suture, at least one retainer, and at least one needle. Each needle is able to receive and removably retain the suture within a groove located in a tapered end. The retainer has a body that defines an aperture therethrough. The shape of the aperture is formed by a central passageway, and a pair of diametrically opposed slots extending radially outward from the central passageway. The central passageway is sized to allow passage of the needle therethrough. Each slot defines a tortured path section that permits passage of the suture in a first direction and inhibits passage of the suture in a second direction.
Patent CA-2729208-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCORSONE JASON T
IPC: C09K8/02
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'une formation qui consiste à injecter des composants de gélification durcissables à l'humidité dans une région sélectionnée de la formation, puis à commander le début du durcissement des composants de gélification par mise en contact des composants de gélification avec un agent dessiccatif.
Patent CA-2729490-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRADDICK BRITT O
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2011-01-27
Abstract: A liner hanger (10) is provided for supporting a liner in a well. An expandable tubular hanger (90) is positioned within the well and a running tool with a tool mandrel (34) passes fluid through the running tool. An actuator (12) forcibly moves the tubular expander to an expanded position. Release of the running tool from the liner may be accomplished with a retainer (84) and downward movement of the mandrel, with fluid pressure acting on a hydraulic piston (28) coupled with rotation of the mandrel, or by safety joint (68) along the tubular mandrel.
Patent CA-2733124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPEARMAN MARK L
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A production and inventory control for a manufacturing facility is provided that facilitates and coordinates improved planning and execution of such facility in a supply chain This may include Optimal Planning that can balance the need for low inventory, low cost (i e high utilization of equipment and labor), and efficient on-time delivery An Optimal Execution applies a dynamic policy resulting in a manufacturing system that is robust enough to accommodate moderate changes in demand and/or capacity without the need to reschedule Optimal Execution may also involve a "Capacity Trigger" that detects when the assumptions regarding demand and capacity used to determine the dynamic policy are no longer valid The Capacity Trigger also may provide a Trigger Signal to the planner indicating the need for either more or less capacity.
Patent CA-2734312-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIBSON ROBERT
IPC: A61K31/202
Filed: 2011-03-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for promoting respiratory development, reducing the incidence of respiratory distress, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and/or hayfever in an infant by administration of fatty acids and compositions comprising same, wherein the fatty acids are enriched with respect to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) content.
Patent CA-2736538-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROSS STEFFEN
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2009-09-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole compounds of formulae I or I1 and the salts and N-oxides thereof, formulae (I), (II), wherein A is a pyrazole radical of formulae A1, A2 or A3, wherein formulae (A1), (A2), (A3), # denotes the binding site; R41, R42, R43, R51 are H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1-C10-alkyl and the like;  R52 , R53 are H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1-C10-alkyl, and the like; R61, R62, R63 are H, CN, NO2, C1-C10-alkyl, and the like; T is C(R t) or N; U is C(R u) or N; V is C(R v) or N; W is C(R w) or N;  with the proviso that at least one of the groups T, U, V and W is N; R t, R u, R v, R w are H, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl and the like; X1 is S, O or NR1a, wherein R1a is selected H, C1-C10-alkyl and the like; X2 is OR2a, NR2b R2c, S(O)m R2d, wherein m is 0, 1 or 2, R2a is C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl and the like, R2b, R2c are H, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl and the like, or R2b and R2c together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound form a heterocycle, and R2d is C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl and the like; and R1 is H, CN, C1-C10-alkyl and the like. The present invention further relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests, to a method for protecting plant propagation material and/or the plants which grow therefrom, to plant propagation material, comprising at least one compound according to the present invention, to a method for treating or protecting an animal from infestation or infection by parasites and to an agricultural composition containing at least one compound according to the present invention.
Patent CA-2737216-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTS PETER MILES
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2009-09-02
Abstract: A method of and modules for installing a barrage across a body of water for generating electricity from tidal or current flow, the barrage being formed from a series of modules (12) each of which comprises a base structure (18) carrying a number of substantially vertical pipe structures (22) in a spaced, side-by-side arrangement, and a deck structure (32) extending across the top of the pipe structures and supported by at least two pipe structures, the method comprising: preparing a series of foundation terraces across the bed of the body of water substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow, each foundation terrace providing a substantially flat base on which the base structure of one or more modules can be positioned; and positioning a series of modules on the terraces side by side such that the base section of each module rests on a terrace and the deck structure of each module is located at substantially the same height as that of its neighbouring modules.
Patent CA-2737245-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOSDALE DAVID R
IPC: A47J27/16
Filed: 2009-09-18
Abstract: A food pan is for use with food service equipment having a well. The food pan includes a receptacle and an outer rim surrounding the receptacle. The receptacle is designed to receive food, and has a periphery of a first shape. The outer rim has a periphery of a second shape, and supports the food pan on food service equipment. The receptacle extends into the well of the food service equipment.
Patent CA-2737737-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEUMANN DAVID KURT
IPC: C10J1/12
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a gas liquid contactor and effluent cleaning system and method and more particularly to individually fed nozzle banks including an array of nozzles configured to produce uniformly spaced flat liquid jets shaped to minimize disruption from a gas.  An embodiment of the invention is directed towards a gas liquid contactor having a plurality of modules including a liquid inlet and outlet and a gas inlet and outlet. An array of nozzles is in communication with the liquid inlet and the gas inlet. The array of nozzles is configured to produce uniformly spaced flat liquid jets shaped to minimize disruption from a gas flow and maximize gas flow and liquid flow interactions while rapidly replenishing the liquid.
Patent CA-2738145-A1 (CA)
Title: Wind turbine blade pitch-control system, and wind turbine rotor and wind turbine generator provided with the same
Inventor: MATSUDA MIOKO
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2011-02-15
Abstract: A pitch-control system 15 according to the present invention, which should be capable of changing the pitch angle of a wind turbine blade with a simple, lightweight, low-cost, and highly durable structure without ruining the strength of individual parts, including a rotor hub, includes a cylinder support portion 27 provided on a rotor hub 10, a support point 31 thereof being located away from a front end face 22 (unsupported end) of the rotor hub 10 on the opposite side of the rotor hub 10; a decentered coupling point 34 provided at a decentered location on a root-side end face 11b of the wind turbine blade 11; and a cylinder 35 that is installed so as to pass through the unsupported end 22 of the rotor hub 10, a coupling portion 30 that is provided on a portion that protrudes to the outer side from the unsupported end 22 being coupled in a freely rotatable manner to the support point 31 via a spherical joint 39, and a coupling portion 40 that is on the inner side of the unsupported end 22 being coupled in a freely rotatable manner to the decentered coupling point 34 via a spherical joint 41.
Patent CA-2740183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCCLELLAN RICHARD STANTON
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: The invention provides a method for anchoring a cable bolt in a ground formation using a multi-part resin system and an injection adaptor for use in the anchoring method.
Patent CA-2741474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GLOVER MATT
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2009-10-21
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for provisioning a position monitoring device. The position monitoring device may include a wireless communication modem (108) and a first serial port (202). A provisioning device (124) may be coupled to the position monitoring device (104) through a serial connection. The provisioning device can include a memory, a second serial port, and a processor (122). In some embodiments, the provisioning device (116) initiates an automatic configuration of the wireless communication modem (108) through a series of attention commands. Systems and methods are also disclosed that include provisioning a target device (104) coupled to a wireless network. These systems and methods include a provisioning server (116) coupled to the wireless network and a target update (102) coupled to the provisioning server (116). The provisioning server (116) includes in-structions relating to the configuration of the target device (104). In addition, these systems and methods include a server (1016) coupled to the target update (102) and a provisioning user interface coupled to the server that is operable to create parameters for a software update and transmit the parameters to the server. The server (116) is operable to communicate the parameters to create the target update, and the target update is transmitted through the provisioning server and the wireless network to the target device.
Patent CA-2742542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAHN WOLFRAM
IPC: B23P19/06
Filed: 2011-06-09
Abstract: According to one aspect of the application, a device for driving a fastening element into a substrate has an energy-transfer element for transferring energy to the fastening element. The energy-transfer element can move preferably between a starting position and a seating position, wherein the energy-transfer element is located, before a driving-in procedure, in the starting position and, after the driving-in procedure, in the seated position. According to another aspect of the application, the device comprises a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element.
Patent CA-2743527-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation de l`association d`un inhibiteur du courant if sinusal et d`un inhibiteur de l`enzyme de conversion de l`angiotensine pour le traitement de l`insuffisance cardiaque
Inventor: THUILLEZ CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61P9/04
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: Utilisation de l'association d'un inhibiteur sélectif et spécifique du courant I f sinusal, plus particulièrement l'ivabradine ou la N-{[(7S)-3,4-diméthoxybicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-trién-7-yl] méthyl} -3-(7,8-diméthoxy-1,2,4,5-tétrahydro-3H-3-benzazépin-3-yl)-N-méthyl-3-oxo-1-propanamine et d'un agent inhibiteur de l'enzyme de conversion de l'angiotensine pour l'obtention de médicaments destinés au traitement de l'insuffisance cardiaque, plus particulièrement de l'insuffisance cardiaque à fonction systolique conservée. Médicaments.
Patent CA-2744028-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PROFITT JAMES A
IPC: G01J3/50
Filed: 2009-11-16
Abstract: A readhead for a photometric diagnostic instrument includes a holder configured for receiving reagent sample media therein. The sample media has a plurality of test areas configured to react with, and change color, according to an amount of an analyte in a sample. The holder is sized and shaped for forming an indexed fit with the sample media. One or more light sources are configured to emit light onto the test areas. First and second polarized light filters are respectively disposed between the light sources and the test areas, and between the test areas and one or more light detectors, so that the light detectors receive diffuse, non-specular reflections of the light from the test areas, while substantially preventing the light detectors from receiving specular reflections of the light.
Patent CA-2745459-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FROST JENNIFER M
IPC: A61K31/428
Filed: 2009-12-16
Abstract: Disclosed herein are cannabinoid re-ceptor ligands of formula (I) wherein L1, A1, R1g, z, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined in the specification.  Compositions comprising such compounds and meth-ods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions are also presented.