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Patent CA-2575314-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for micro-electromechanical operating of an interferometric modulator
Inventor: CHUI CLARENCE
IPC: G02B26/00
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: An interferometric modulator is formed by a stationary layer and a mirror facing the stationary layer. The mirror is movable between the undriven and driven positions. Landing pads, bumps or spring clips are formed on at least one of the stationary layer and the mirror. The landing pads, bumps or spring clips can prevent the stationary layer and the mirror from contacting each other when the mirror is in the driven position. The spring clips exert force on the mirror toward the undriven position when the mirror is in the driven position and in contact with the spring clips.
Patent CA-2578388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOSTER JERRY
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A directional drilling mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism is also an impact drill.
Patent CA-2583530-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATSON DOUGLAS H
IPC: B60P3/14
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: An equipment trailer for initially servicing a petroleum well at a remote site comprising: a solids and fluid collection tank mounted centrally on the trailer; a front and rear flare column support for supporting a gas flare stack having a base an intermediate column and a head; and, a pipe rack positioned along a lateral side of the trailer to removably carry lengths of pipeline therein, said lengths of pipeline used to interconnect the well to the collection tank and thereafter to connect an upper portion of the collection tank to a base of the flare stack. Then in a single trip an operator may haul all of the equipment necessary to initially service the well at the remote site, then after the equipment is then set up, interconnected to the well and used, an operator may return to the remote site to disassemble, reload, and again remove all of the equipment back to a storage/  tank cleaning location in a single trip.
Patent CA-2583924-A1 (CA)
Title: Geodesic position determining system
Inventor: STREULE JOSEF
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a geodesic position determining system for determining the position of a target point (A) with the aid of a vertical bar (1) which is directed towards said target point, comprises an inclination sensor (2a) for emitting an inclination angle signal (a) linked to the inclination angle (.alpha.) of the vertical bar (1) and a position determining element, in particular a reflector (3) and a satellite signal antenna (4).  Position determining means, in particular an automatically tracking tachymeter (8) or a satellite signal evaluation unit (12) makes it possible to detect the position (B) of position determining elements (3, 4). Said invention provides for actuating systems (5a) which are signalingly linked to the inclination sensor (2) and the position determining means (8, 12) and are embodied in such a way that a trigger signal (b) for detecting the actual position (B) of the position determining elements (3, 4) is transmitted to said position determining means (8, 12), in particular by means a transmission signal (c) when the inclination angle signal (a) corresponds to the inclination angle (.alpha.) situated within a predetermined range of inclination angles (.alpha.max). Said trigger signal (b) contains, in particular weighted information dependent of the difference between the medium (a0) of the predetermined range of inclination angles (.alpha.max) and the inclination angle (a), wherein the weighted mean value of a detected plurality of actual positions (B) is formed.
Patent CA-2584327-A1 (CA)
Title: Sorbents for the oxidation and removal of mercury
Inventor: PAVLISH JOHN H
IPC: B01D53/02
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A promoted activated carbon sorbent is described that is highly effective for the removal of mercury from flue gas streams. The sorbent comprises a new modified carbon form containing reactive forms of halogen and halides. Optional components may be added to increase reactivity and mercury capacity. These may be added directly with the sorbent, or to the flue gas to enhance sorbent performance and/or mercury capture. Mercury removal efficiencies obtained exceed conventional methods. The sorbent can be regenerated and reused. Sorbent treatment and preparation methods are also described. New methods for in-flight preparation, introduction, and control of the active sorbent into the mercury contaminated gas stream are described.
Patent CA-2586056-A1 (CA)
Title: Aryloxy-substituted benzimidazole derivative
Inventor: NISHIMURA TERUYUKI
IPC: A61K31/497
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have glucokinase activating activity and are useful as therapeutic agents for diabetes and obesity: (I) wherein R1 and R2 are each hydrogen or the like; R3 is hydrogen, halogeno, or the like; R4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or the like; Q is a carbon, nitrogen, or sulfur atom (with the proviso that the sulfur atom may be mono- or di-substituted with oxo); R5 and R6 are each hydrogen, lower alkyl, or the like; X1, X2, X3 and X4 are each independently carbon or nitrogen; Z is oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen;  Ar is aryl or heteroaryl; A is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogenous aromatic heterocyclic group; m is an integer of 1 to 6; n is an integer of 0 to 3; p is an integer of 0 to 2 (with the proviso that at least two of X1 to X4 are each carbon); and q is 0 or 1.
Patent CA-2586476-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for chemical imaging of a biological sample
Inventor: MAIER JOHN
IPC: G01N15/06
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a method for determining illumination parameters for a stained sample, the method may include providing a stained sample and obtaining an absorption band of the sample; obtaining an emission band of the sample and determining the illumination parameters for the sample as a function of the absorption band and the emission band of the sample.
Patent CA-2589078-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispensing personal care products
Inventor: SALEMME JAMES L
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A dispensing system comprising: a pressurized canister (24) having top defining an opening, a bottom, and a generally cylindrical side wall, a flexible bag (10), disposed within the canister (24), containing a component to be dispensed from the dispensing system, a valve assembly, in fluid communication with the bag (10), sealing the opening of the canister (24) and including a valve defining an outlet through which the component can exit the dispensing system, and an actuator, configured to open the valve in response to actuation by a user, wherein the bag (10) includes an upper portion (12) and a tapered lower portion (14), the lower portion (14) having a sidewall that tapers away from the side wall of the canister (24) as the bag (10) approaches the bottom of the canister (24).
Patent CA-2592000-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STRAHMANN LUEDER
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: Previous devices and methods offer solutions for mixing and/or turbulent mixing tasks. Said solutions are lacking in the implementation and/or optimization of important factors such as mixing and turbulent mixing intensity and/or natural liquid, vapor and gas-specific mixing and turbulent mixing and/or cost-efficient application possibilities and/or precise controllability of numerous substances and amounts. The aim of the invention is to better combine or optimize said factors. Through-flow plates (2,3) which are provided with special hole arrangements and matching mixing and/or turbulent mixing aids such as funnels (4) enable better control, regulation and optimization of flow speeds, mixing and/or turbulent mixing intensities and combinations and complex mixing and/or turbulent mixing processes. The invention is suitable for efficient mixing and/or turbulent mixing of liquids and/or mixtures of liquids and solids and/or vapors and/or gases. Many applications are conceivable, e.g. in water treatment, the food and beverages industry, medicine, pharmaceuticals, biology, physics and chemistry.
Patent CA-2592530-A1 (CA)
Title: Galvanized steel-sheet without spangle, manufacturing method thereof and device used therefor
Inventor: JIN YEONG-SOOL
IPC: C23C2/00
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: Disclosed herein are a spangle-free, hot-dip galvanized steel sheet, and a method and device for manufacturing the same. The hot-dip galvanized steel sheet is characterized in that a solidified zinc crystal of hot-dip galvanized layer has an average crystalline texture particle diameter of 10 to 88, and there is no solidification traces of dendrites upon observing under a microscope at a magnification of 100X. The hot-dip galvanized steel sheet comprises dipping a steel sheet in a bath of a zinc-coating solution containing 0.13 to 0.3% by weight of aluminum; air-wiping the steel sheet to remove an excess of the coating solution; spraying water or an aqueous solution on the air-wiped steel sheet, using a steel sheet temperature in the range of a hot-dip galvanization temperature to 419~C as a spray initiation temperature and using a steel sheet temperature in the range of 417~C to 415~C  as a spray completion temperature; passing sprayed liquid droplets of water or aqueous solution through a mesh-like high- voltage charged electrode which is electrically charged with a high voltage of -1 to -50 kV; and allowing the electrode-passed liquid droplets to be bound to the surface of the steel sheet and thereby being served as solidification nuclei of molten zinc. The hot-dip galvanized steel sheet of the present invention exhibits superior corrosion resistance, blackening resistance, oil stain resistance, surface friction coefficient and surface appearance, and can be used for a variety of materials such as inner and outer plates of car body, household electric appliances and construction materials and steel sheet for painting.
Patent CA-2592720-A1 (CA)
Title: Extruded thermoplastic boards having enhanced mechanical strength and a process for the preparation thereof
Inventor: YANG HAUR-HORNG
IPC: B29C48/00
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an extruded thermoplastic board having a light weight relative to its thickness, as well as enhanced mechanical strength relative to its weight. More specifically, the present invention relates to an extruded, thermoplastic board that is corrugated (e.g., a board containing internal ribs), that is both thick and light weight, and that has enhanced mechanical strength. The present invention is additionally directed to a process for preparing such a board.
Patent CA-2593141-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved self-cleaning filter for agricultural irrigation water
Inventor: ROS ROCA SALVADOR
IPC: B01D29/68
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved self-cleaning filter for agricultural irrigation water. The inventive filter comprises a base (8) for rings (3), said base being traversed by perforated tubes (4) which clean the rings and which can move axially. The invention also comprises an upper base (5) at the opposite end of the tubes, which applies pressure against the rings in the axial direction, while the lower base (6) generates an axial thrust in order to separate said rings and to press same, thereby serving as a seal and enabling the flow to pass to the perforated tubes (4). The invention comprises another base (9) which acts as a membrane and a spring which applies pressure against the rings (3) which are separated by an adjustable distance and which can vary in number.
Patent CA-2593365-A1 (CA)
Title: Rolling membrane with hydraulic recapture means for self expanding stent
Inventor: MALEWICZ ANDRZEJ
IPC: A61F2/84
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A medical device comprising (10) a catheter having a retractable outer sheath (20) and a rolling membrane (36). The catheter includes a catheter inner shaft (24) about which a stent (22) in a reduced diameter configuration may be disposed. A stent retaining region of the sheath is disposed about the stent to retain the stent in the reduced diameter state prior to delivery. The rolling membrane is positioned between the catheter inner shaft and the outer sheath and prior to retraction of the sheath the rolling membrane is disposed about at least a proximal section of the stent and is rollingly retracted therefrom when the sheath is retracted to deliver the stent. The device also recaptures a stent by pressurizing a intra-catheter space, which results in the longitudinal movement of the outer sheath in a distal direction to revocer and retain the stent.
Patent CA-2594535-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of making a fiber preform for manufacturing parts of a composite material of the carbon/carbon type incorporating ceramic particles, and products obtained thereby
Inventor: BAUD SANDRINE
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: One or more two-dimensional fiber fabrics of carbon or carbon precursor fibers are impregnated (58, 59) by a solution or a suspension capable of allowing a dispersion of discrete ceramic particles to remain in the fiber fabric, and a fiber preform (51) is made by superposing plies formed of two-dimensional fabric made of carbon or carbon precursor fibers, the plies being bonded to one another, and at least some of the plies being at least partially formed of a previously- impregnated two- dimensional fabric. The field of application is particularly that of friction parts made of C/C composite material with incorporated ceramic particles.
Patent CA-2595096-A1 (CA)
Title: Herbal product comprising cinnamon and chocolate
Inventor: SOLOMON DAVID
IPC: A23L9/10
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A new herbal product comprising cinnamon (Cinnamomi cassiae: Cinnamonum verum) and chocolate. Each of these ingredients is known to demonstrate therapeutic effects but the combination of the two ingredients demonstrates significant synergism and improved therapeutic effects.
Patent CA-2595646-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILLER LAURA JACKSON
IPC: H01B17/00
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A cover for a distribution line conductor includes a cover body defining a channel extending along a lengthwise axis and adapted to receive the conductor. A unitarily formed attachment structure adjoins the cover body. The attachment structure includes first and second jaws positioned adjacent the channel. The first and second jaws are positioned at different locations along a jaw axis parallel to the lengthwise axis and, in a closed position, overlap one another across the jaw axis. The first and second jaws are relatively deflectable from the closed position to an open position to permit passage of the conductor therebetween and into the channel and the first and second jaws can thereafter return toward the closed position to secure the conductor in the channel.
Patent CA-2596372-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite web and process for manufacture from post-industrial scrap
Inventor: KINSLEY HOMAN B
IPC: D21H13/00
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A composite web and process for manufacture from post-industrial scrap wherein the fibers are pre-opened and cut to an average fiber length of about 4 mm. A  scrap fiber component and a cellulosic component of such fibers are blended into a fiber furnish. The scrap fiber component includes at least 15%  synthetic fibers and may include a blend of natural fibers, high melting point synthetic fibers, and low melting point synthetic fibers. The cellulosic component may include post-industrial cotton fibers which may be refined before blending with the scrap fiber component. The fiber furnish is processed into an intermediate web such as by a drylaid or a wetlaid nonwoven process.  The intermediate web is saturated with a latex binding agent and pressed and/or dried to form a composite web capable of further processing into molded or formed consumer or industrial products. The process is capable of producing a high basis weight composite web.
Patent CA-2597960-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for selling shipping services online through a mediator's web site
Inventor: OUREGA DOBE JEAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for enabling buyers, sellers and shipping companies (or carriers) to exchange goods, services and communications, through a system provided by a third party entity, referred to herein as the ~mediator~. Particular to the present invention is to enable buyers to openly select their shipping method from an independent carrier to deliver goods purchased from sellers. This invention also enables sellers to relinquish their shipping operations to independent carriers to focus more on their core business. Finally, this invention enables carriers to bypass a seller of goods, as middleman, to openly promote their services to buyers. The system allows all these parties to interact using computing devices with Web browsing capability. The mediator provides an electronic trading platform wherein sellers register their goods for sale, and carriers publish their shipping methods and rate charts, for buyers to choose from. When a buyer places an order, the seller is required to confirm the received order along with the package characteristics, for example the package weight and dimensions, which are used to compute the shipping options available for this specific package from independent carriers. These computed shipping options are presented to the buyer, who then selects the delivery method that suits his needs. Subsequently, the selected carrier is contacted with the package shipping information, including the estimated shipping price that the carrier may agree with or adjust. When a shipping agreement is reached, the system automatically schedules the package pickup and delivery dates and notifies all the parties involved. The buyer makes a payment to the mediator, as a clearinghouse, for the purchased goods and shipping costs. Subsequently at the scheduled pickup date, the carrier visits the seller to take the package and delivers it using the shipping method selected by the buyer. When the package is delivery, the seller is credited for the goods sold, while a credit is issued to the carrier for the shipping costs. The mediator also charges commission fees to both the seller of goods and the carrier for facilitated transactions.
Patent CA-2600524-A1 (CA)
Title: Thin film production method and apparatus
Inventor: MORAVSKY ALEXANDER P
IPC: B05B7/00
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: A method for forming a thin film material which comprises depositing solid particles from a flowing suspension or aerosol onto a filter and next adhering the solid particles to a second substrate using an adhesive.
Patent CA-2601170-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANNINEN HEIKKI
IPC: B01F27/71
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: The present application relates to a drive unit for an agitator, which may be attached to the bottom, wall or cover of a mixing vessel. The agitator is especially applicable to purposes where a relatively large and slowly rotating agitator is required. Thus, for example, agitators used in dilution vessels and the like of wood processing industry come into question. A characterizing feature the drive unit for the agitator in accordance with the present invention is that the drive unit of the agitator comprises a disc (48) attached to an end of an agitator shaft (42) opposite to an agitator means (20), and a casing (50) surrounding said disc in such a way that the disc (48) is provided with permanent magnets operating together with coils (56) arranged to at least one wall (52, 54) of the casing (50) surrounding the disc (48) or in connection therewith forming a permanent magnet motor.
Patent CA-2601684-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KARROLL DAVID
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: The invention is directed to a tool caddy releasably attachable to a paint tray for holding or storing one or more painting tools. The tool caddy comprises a receptacle for receiving one or more paint tools. The receptacle has a base, two opposing end surfaces, a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall has hanger means incorporated therein for releasably suspending one or more paint tools in an upright position over the paint tray.  The second side wall has storage means incorporated therein for storing one or more paint tools. An attachment assembly is also provided, including attachment means for releasably attaching the tool caddy to the paint tray.
Patent CA-2603547-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOLLENS FERNANDO RAY
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A volatile material delivery system for emitting or releasing volatile materials to the atmosphere is provided. More specifically, delivery systems for delivering one or more volatile materials using a source of energy to provide a temporary emission boost, are also provided.
Patent CA-2604808-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELSHOUT VAN DEN WILHELMUS HUBE
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: This invention is in the field of animal food, in particular food for wounded animals. Surprisingly, it has now been found that the speed of recovery of wounded animals may be increased by feeding the animal with a certain amount of natural occurring immune enhancing ingredients such as beta-glucans and/or phytohormones like auxin or gibberellic acid. Also, combinations of these substances, in particular the combination of beta-glucans and phytohormones, were shown to have a synergistic effect in that they improved the recovery speed of the animal more than the individual components on their own.
Patent CA-2606610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARK SOO-HONG
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: An apparatus and a method to display the availability of a wireless LAN, in which information about an area supporting a wireless local area network (LAN) is provided to a user carrying a mobile terminal, such as a mobile phone through a mobile phone network in the form of text, voice or images. The apparatus includes: an input unit to receive a command to request a search for a wireless LAN available in a designated location from a user; a packet generating unit to generate an information request packet according to the received command; a communicating unit to transmit the generated information request packet and to receive a result of the requested search for the available wireless LAN, in response to the transmitted information request packet; and a display unit to display the received result of the search.
Patent CA-2608164-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUANG YONGLI
IPC: B81B7/02
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical transducer (such as a cMUT) having two electrodes separated by an insulator with an insulation extension is disclosed. The two electrodes define a transducing gap therebetween. The insulator has an insulating support disposed generally between the two electrodes and an insulation extension extending into at least one of two electrodes to increase the effective insulation without having to increase the transducing gap.  Methods for fabricating the micro-electro-mechanical transducer are also disclosed. The methods may be used in both conventional membrane-based cMUTs and cMUTs having embedded springs transporting a rigid top plate.
Patent CA-2610750-A1 (CA)
Title: Mono leg transformer seat
Inventor: HOLDAMPF CARL J
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly for supporting an occupant above a floor having a recess includes a seat cushion and seat back pivotally coupled thereto. A  riser mechanism includes at least one front and rear leg, each leg extending between a lower end pivotally coupled to the floor and an upper end pivotally coupled to the seat cushion. A seat adjustment mechanism disposed between the seat cushion and upper end of the rear leg is operable between locked and unlocked states allowing the legs to pivot about the lower ends thereby moving the seat assembly between a seating position and a stowed position disposed in the recess. An arcuate channel is operatively coupled to the rear leg selectively receiving a laterally extending guide pin mounted to the front leg for operatively coupling the front and rear legs to rotate together as the seat assembly moves between the seating and stowed positions.