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Patent CA-2541954-C (CA)
Title: Tampon with enhanced leakage protection
Inventor: STRONG KEVIN C
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2000-03-27
Granted: 2009-03-24
Abstract: This invention relates to absorbent tampons. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved absorbent tampon having improved leakage performance. Tampons, having a primary absorbent member which is constructed from an absorbent material compressed to a self-sustaining form and a mass of secondary absorbent material are disclosed. The mass of secondary absorbent material is preferably located generally proximate the withdrawal end of the primary absorbent member, and is preferably substantially non-compress, and preferably of a smaller diameter than the primary absorbent member. The mass of secondary absorbent material may be multiple pieces or one piece. The secondary absorbent material may be attached to the primary absorbent member, the withdrawal cord, or both, or may be integral with one or both of these members. The withdrawal cord of the tampon may have absorbent and non- absorbent zones, especially when the mass of secondary absorbent material is attached to the withdrawal cord. The mass of secondary absorbent material preferably has a lower total absorbency than the primary absorbent member. Preferably, the mass of secondary absorbent material is provided with a driving force to direct fluid toward the primary absorbent member. A preferred method of making a tampon of the present invention is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2542054-C (CA)
Inventor: GOUGEON ALAIN
IPC: A61K38/16
Filed: 2004-10-08
Granted: 2013-11-26
Abstract: The invention primarily relates to the use of somatostatin or one of the agonistic analogs thereof for producing a medicament serving to regulate the ovarian follicular reserve and, in particular, to reduce the depletion of the ovarian follicular reserve over time in non-menopausal women or to the use of an antagonistic analog of somatostatin for producing a medicament serving to accelerate the start of growing of quiescent follicles in non-menopausal women. The invention also relates to in vitro applications of somatostatin and of agonistic and antagonistic analogs thereof.
Patent CA-2545086-C (CA)
Inventor: HAENSLER JEAN
IPC: A61K39/215
Filed: 2004-11-15
Granted: 2011-11-08
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition pharmaceutique comprenant au moins un antigène vaccinal, caractérisée en ce qu~elle comprend en outre au moins un dérivé ester phosphorique de phosphatidylcholine ayant la structure (formule I), dans laquelle R¿1? est un alkyle inférieur, R¿2? et R¿3? sont identiques ou différents, et peuvent chacun représenter des chaînes linéaires hydrocarbonées ayant de 13 à 21 atomes de Carbone.
Patent CA-2545332-C (CA)
Inventor: SCHERMANZ KARL
IPC: B01J23/30
Filed: 2004-11-12
Granted: 2012-01-17
Abstract: Catalyst composition represented by the general formula REVO/S wherein RE is at least one of the group of rare earth metals Y, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Er and Yb in an amount of up to 6.0 wt.-%; V is vanadium in an amount of 0.2-2.5 wt.-%; O is oxygen in an amount of up to 3,5 wt.-%; and S is a support containing TiO2 in an amount of at least 70 wt.-%, with the rest being WO3 and optionally SiO2. This catalyst composition shows high removal efficiencies for NOx even after aging at 750~C.
Patent CA-2555569-C (CA)
Inventor: KURTIN STEPHEN
IPC: G02C9/00
Filed: 2005-01-14
Granted: 2012-03-13
Abstract: A magnetically affixed attachment for spectacles, including a preferably non-magnetic eyewire having front and rear regions. An auxiliary lens is held in the front region, and the rear region contains a plurality of micromagnets.  Each micromagnet, preferably of the rare earth type, is located on the inner per'iphery of the rear region, and is thereby protected from physical abuse.  The inner periphery of said eyewire has the saure shape, but preferably is slightly larger than the outer periphery of the spectacle rim to which it is intended to attach, hence allowïng maximum contact between each micromagnet and the spectacle rim, which rim is fabricated of, or includes, magnetic material.
Patent CA-2559643-C (CA)
Inventor: MICHEL MARK
IPC: F16D65/28
Filed: 2006-09-13
Granted: 2010-07-06
Abstract: A brake mechanism comprises a housing, a first handle, a first shaft mounted in the housing having at least one gear rotationally fixed thereon, a second gear rotatably mounted in the housing in operative engagement with the first shaft, a locking mechanism, and a clutch operatively disposed between the first handle and the second gear. The locking mechanism comprises a second shaft mounted in the housing, a second handle rotationally fixed to the second shaft, a first pawl rotatably received on the second shaft and in operative engagement with the first shaft at least one gear, and a second pawl having a first portion in operative engagement with the first pawl and a second portion. The clutch is in engagement with the second pawl second portion and is moveable between a first position in which the first shaft is rotationally coupled to the second gear and a second position in which the second gear rotates with respect to the first shaft.
Patent CA-2563307-C (CA)
Inventor: BURNS MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: C12P41/00
Filed: 2005-04-01
Granted: 2011-02-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a regio-and stereoselective bioconversion of selected aliphatic dinitriles into corresponding cyanocarboxylic acids.  More particularly, the present invention provides methods for the conversion of 2-isobutyl-succinonitrile into (S)-3~ cyano-5-methylhexanoic .acid, which is a useful intermediate in the synthesis of (S)-3~(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid (pregabalin). Pregabalin can be used for treating certain cerebral diseases, for example, in the treatment and prevention of seizure disorders, pain, and psychotic disorders.
Patent CA-2564275-C (CA)
Title: Gas monitor using electrochemical cell and method of operating
Inventor: TIWET JOHN A
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2005-04-28
Granted: 2011-01-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for gas detection (2) uses a sensor (7)such as an electrochemical (EC) cell and includes a feedback control loop to control a pump (6) to establish a first predetermined gas flow rate to the EC cell. The concentration of the gas at the first predetermined flow rate is measured. If the detected concentration exceeds a predetermined Alert value at the first flow rate an Initial Warning without remedial action is generated, and, the system then changes the gas flow rate before an Alarm is indicated. An Alarm is signaled only if the system verifies the first measurement. Preferably the first flow rate is set to optimize the measurement accuracy of the EC cell being used, and the second flow rate is lower than the first. Verification of an Alarm at the first flow rate may be conducted quickly by a quick-reaction process. The controller may periodically cycle the flow rates between the first and second rates for better accuracy and faster verification times.
Patent CA-2565053-C (CA)
Inventor: HUGHES PATRICK M
IPC: A61P27/06
Filed: 2005-04-20
Granted: 2011-08-02
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à des implants intraoculaires biocompatibles comportant un composant à base de prostamides et un polymère biodégradable qui est efficace pour faciliter la libération du composant à base de prostamides à l'intérieur d'un oeil pendant un laps de temps prolongé. Le composant à base de prostamides peut être associé à une matrice polymère biodégradable, telle qu'une matrice de deux polymères biodégradables. Ces implants peuvent être placés à l'intérieur d'un oeil aux fins du traitement ou de la réduction d'au moins un symptôme d'un trouble oculaire, tel que le glaucome.
Patent CA-2565767-C (CA)
Inventor: PLUMB MARC
IPC: H04W4/16
Filed: 2006-10-26
Granted: 2017-01-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système et une méthode de modification des réglages de politiques dans un réseau qui comporte plusieurs dispositifs abonnés. Un mode de réalisation comprend une pluralité de stations de base, chacune pouvant effectuer une transmission sans fil à travers une région géographique et un serveur. Un téléphone cellulaire, pouvant être en itinérance entre les régions, peut fonctionner pour établir un lien sans fil avec les stations de base et, par lintermédiaire des stations de base, avec le serveur. Le réseau comporte une politique de communication qui détermine de quels autres dispositifs de communication un dispositif abonné peut recevoir des appels vocaux. La politique de communication est mise à jour, par le serveur, selon les demandes des dispositifs abonnés. Une fois une demande reçue dun dispositif abonné, la détermination à savoir si la politique de communication doit être mise à jour peut se fonder sur un historique de rejets respectifs à lappelant qui doit être bloqué. En variante, la politique de communication peut être mise à jour conformément à une politique de confiance maintenue sur le serveur correspondant au dispositif abonné qui présente la demande; la politique de confiance représente la procédure à suivre lorsquune demande est reçue de ce dispositif abonné.
Patent CA-2565947-C (CA)
Title: Oven comprising a cabinet and a plurality of trays
Inventor: LUEBKE CLEMENT J
IPC: F24C7/04
Filed: 2000-03-30
Granted: 2010-02-09
Abstract: An oven for maintaining cooked foods at temperatures suitable for serving the foods or even for cooking foods has a cabinet containing multiple heat sinks of channel- shaped configuration. The ends of the heat sinks open out of the cabinet, so that any heat sink may receive a tray of food from either the front or back of the cabinet. The interior surface of the heat sinks generally conform to the cross-sectional shapes of the trays, so that the heat sinks lie along the bottoms and sides of the trays. The heat sinks have a heating elements extended along their sides and bottoms for elevating the temperature of the heat sinks and directing heat into the trays within the heat sinks. In addition, each heat sink also contains a cover which may close the top of the tray in the heat sink and thereby retard the escape of moisture from the tray or may vent the interior of the tray.
Patent CA-2568096-C (CA)
Title: Networked identity framework
Inventor: HARDT DICK C
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2006-12-08
Granted: 2008-07-29
Abstract: A system and method provide a framework for networked identity management in a user-centric model by providing the ability for a user to delegate permissions to release identity information, by enabling a mechanism for releasing one of a requested plurality of data sets and by providing facilities for the retrieval of identity information from an external server. Anonymization of identity data is enabled through the use of an anonymizer system that can optionally be integrated with an identity store such as a homesite.
Patent CA-2569848-C (CA)
Title: Pulp bleaching processes
Inventor: MIYAWAKI SHOICHI
IPC: D21C9/10
Filed: 2005-06-08
Granted: 2011-05-10
Abstract: The present invention aims to further advance the acid treatment or irradiation technology for pulp to develop a bleaching process using smaller amounts of chlorine chemicals with higher efficiency as compared with conventional bleaching processes. It also aims to provide an excellent high brightness pulp having a low environmental impact and no discoloration as well as a paper containing it.     The present invention provides a chlorine-free bleaching process with very high efficiency by irradiating a pulp washed after an acid treatment with UV light and/or visible light at a wavelength of 100 - 400 nm under alkaline conditions, preferably in a pH range of 10 - 13. The acid treatment can be performed under conditions of pH 1 - 6 and a temperature of 80°C or more. The irradiation treatment can be performed in the presence of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of reducing agents, peroxides, and hydrogen--donating organic compounds.      The present invention also provides a high brightness chemical pulp having an ISO brightness of 88% or more and a brightness loss of 1.0% or less in a specific fading test.
Patent CA-2570308-C (CA)
Title: Nanotube-based logic driver circuits
Inventor: BERTIN CLAUDE L
IPC: H03K19/003
Filed: 2005-05-26
Granted: 2011-10-11
Abstract: Nanotube based logic driver circuits. These include pull-up driver circuits, push-pull driver circuits, tristate driver circuits, among others. Under one embodiment, an off-chip driver circuit includes a differential input having first and second signal links, each coupled to a respective one of two differential, on-chip signals. At least one output link is connectable to an off-chip impedance load, and at least one switching element has an input node, an output node, a nanotube channel element, and a control structure disposed in relation to the nanotube channel element to controllably form and unform an electrically conductive channel between said input node and said output node.  The input node is coupled to a reference signal and the control structure is coupled to the first and second signal links. The output node is coupled to the output link, and the channel element is sized to carry sufficient current to drive said off-chip impedance load.
Patent CA-2573770-C (CA)
Inventor: ROSSET HENRI
IPC: D21H21/40
Filed: 2005-07-12
Granted: 2013-03-05
Abstract: The invention concerns a sheet material, characterized in that it incorporates at least one knitted structure. The invention also concerns a document and a base fabric comprising said sheet material, as well as a method for making said material. The invention further concerns a knitted structure comprising at least one authenticating and/or identifying element, as well as a method for authenticating and/or identifying a document or a knitted structure.
Patent CA-2580384-C (CA)
Inventor: CASERTA ANDREA
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2004-09-14
Granted: 2011-02-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif d'évaporation de substances actives incorporant un réservoir de substances actives (3) pourvu d'une mèche (6), et d'une première résistance thermique (8) permettant au diffuseur de fonctionner en régime normal. Ledit réservoir est également pourvu d'un seul bouton-poussoir (12) connecté par un circuit électronique (10) à une seconde résistance thermique complémentaire (9) située dans le même conduit et après la première résistance thermique (8), près de la mèche (6). L'activation du bouton-poussoir (12) permet de mettre en marche la seconde résistance thermique (9) et d'activer en même temps un ventilateur (4), ou d'augmenter la vitesse du ventilateur (4), afin de passer d'un mode de fonctionnement normal à un mode d'amplification générant un incrément sensible et instantané de l'évaporation et de la diffusion des substances actives.
Patent CA-2581026-C (CA)
Inventor: RANZONI FRANCESCO
IPC: F16K17/04
Filed: 2004-09-24
Granted: 2013-12-03
Abstract: A safety valve (10) of a boiler (12) of a device (14) for making hot beverages, particularly coffee, comprises an intermediate valve body (18a), a plug (22) and resilient means (23) inserted into the seat (20) of the intermediate valve body (18a). The intermediate valve body (18a) comprises a peripheral wall (28) designed to be folded over to define a reaction portion of the resilient means (23) and positively press the plug (22), obtaining a final valve body (18). The peripheral wall (28) partly closes off a first opening (24) of the intermediate valve body (18a) and the plug (22) partly projects from the final valve body (18).
Patent CA-2583886-C (CA)
Inventor: TU ZHUOWEN
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2005-10-07
Granted: 2013-04-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de détecter des objets cibles dans une image volumique tridimensionnelle (3D) d'une structure anatomique. Ce procédé consiste à obtenir une série d'emplacements potentiels dans le volume représenté, et à découper des sous-volumes présentant au moins deux échelles différentes, chacun de ces sous-volumes comprenant une pluralité de voxels, puis faire pivoter chaque sous-volume par une rotation dans au moins deux directions différentes, et à appliquer un classifieur de formes à chaque sous-volume. Si les voxels contenus dans le sous-volume sont acceptés par le classifieur de formes, une direction de gradient est calculée pour les voxels. Si la direction du gradient calculée pour les voxels correspond à une orientation prédéfinie, un classifieur de probabilités est appliqué aux voxel. Ce classifieur de probabilité calcule une valeur de probabilité qui indique un degré de certitude associé au sous-volume. Si le degré de certitude est supérieur à une valeur seuil prédéterminée, le sous-volume est identifié comme contenant l'objet cible.
Patent CA-2584082-C (CA)
Inventor: VOICE CHRISTOPHER BRIAN
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2005-01-21
Granted: 2015-01-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing mutual authentication between a user and a sending unit, (i.e. target resource) in one embodiment, includes determining, for a user that has been assigned an article, such as a card or other suitable article that has indicia thereon, desired sender authentication information that corresponds to actual sender authentication information that is embodied on the article. The sender authentication information can be located on the article by using the location information provided by the sending unit in a challenge. The method includes determining for the user, corresponding article identification information, such as a serial number that has been assigned to the article, or a shared secret, and sending a challenge for the user wherein the challenge includes at least location information, to allow the user to identify desired sender authentication information located on the article, and sending the article identification information.
Patent CA-2589844-C (CA)
Title: Appareil de traitement de lame porte-objets et ses methodes d'utilisation
Inventor: TAKAYAMA GLENN K
IPC: C12M3/02
Filed: 2005-11-30
Granted: 2014-05-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil (20) pour traiter des lames porte-objets. Cet appareil présente une base (21) présentant une cavité (24a), et un dispositif de chauffage (30) situé sur une surface de la cavité. Un réservoir (25), qui sert de support à un râtelier de lames (27), lesquelles lames étant immergées dans une solution de traitement de lames, est placé dans la cavité, une surface de réservoir étant immédiatement adjacente au dispositif de chauffage. Un capteur de température (58) est monté dans la base et peut fonctionner pour fournir un signal de rétroaction représentant une température du liquide dans le réservoir. Un couvercle (22) est articulé de manière amovible sur la base pour recouvrir le réservoir. Un système de commande (50) est relié au dispositif de chauffage et au capteur de température, et présente une entrée/sortie utilisateur pour sélectionner une température prédéfini du liquide et une durée de cycle.
Patent CA-2591182-C (CA)
Title: Angular keyboard for a handheld mobile communication device
Inventor: HOFER JOSEPH
IPC: H04M1/23
Filed: 2007-06-08
Granted: 2011-08-02
Abstract: Wireless handheld mobile communication device including a housing with a display above a keyboard exposed for user actuation. A length of the device is greater than the width. Each key of a right-hand keyfield has a longitudinal axis oriented at a left-to-right inclined angle while each key of a left-hand keyfield has a longitudinal axis oriented at a right-to-left inclined angle from the vertical centerline. A left boundary of the keyboard is located adjacent the left lateral side edge of the device and the right boundary of the keyboard is located adjacent the right lateral side edge of the device so that the keyboard spans a substantial entirety of the width of the device.
Patent CA-2599047-C (CA)
Inventor: DILWORTH MICHAEL
IPC: E01H5/04
Filed: 2007-08-27
Granted: 2013-04-16
Abstract: Non-highway vehicle plowing systems are described. The plowing system includes a mount assembly having a lower mount bracket, a plow mount bracket, an upper mount bracket, and an actuator bracket. The lower mount bracket is attached to the non-highway vehicle and the plow mount bracket is pivotably connected to the lower mounting bracket. The upper mount bracket is also secured to the non-highway vehicle and is constructed to engage the actuator bracket at a plurality of positions thereby allowing the plow mount assembly to be operable with a plurality of non- highway vehicles. The systems provide advantages in that the systems are not vehicle specific and are adaptable to different vehicle structures.
Patent CA-2600142-C (CA)
Title: Acoustic agglomeration to reduce fouling in thermal conversion processes
Inventor: PHILLIPS GLEN E
IPC: B01D49/00
Filed: 2006-02-03
Granted: 2011-09-13
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing fouling of equipment used in thermal conversion processes such as FLUID COKING~ and FLEXICOKING~. Acoustic energy is used to acoustically agglomerate fine mists created during the coking process. The agglomerated mists are then carried along with the circulating coke instead of depositing on coking equipment.
Patent CA-2603669-C (CA)
Inventor: KOCHER HANS
IPC: B66B13/24
Filed: 2007-09-25
Granted: 2015-04-21
Abstract: In an elevator system that comprises an elevator hoistway (101), a plurality of hoistway doors (203.1, 203.2) arranged above each other each with at least one horizontally moveable hoistway door panel (209.1, 209.2), and an elevator car (205) with a car door (206) that has at least one horizontally movable car door panel (207), fastened to the car door panel (207) is a vertically extending barrier rail (208), and in each of the areas lying in vertical direction between the hoistway door panels (209.1, 209.2) of adjacent hoistway doors (203.1, 203.2) two locationally fixed stopping dogs (210) that are vertically spaced from each other are arranged in such manner that in each case one of the stopping dogs (210) limits the opening movement of the barrier rail (208), and thereby of the car door panel (207), when the position of the elevator car (205) deviates in upward direction or in downward direction by a certain minimum distance from the intended stopping position.
Patent CA-2603862-C (CA)
Inventor: SCHALL NORBERT
IPC: H01M4/485
Filed: 2006-03-09
Granted: 2013-04-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a crystalline ion-conducting material made of LiMPO4 nanoparticles, wherein M is selected from Cr, Mn, Co, Fe and Ni, in addition to mixtures thereof and the nanoparticles have an essentially flat prismatic shape. The invention also relates to a method for producing said type of crystalline ion-conducting material which consists of the following steps: a precursor component is produced in a solution from a lithium compound of a component containing metal ions M and a phosphate compound, the precursor compound is subsequently precipitated from the solution and, optionally, a suspension of the precursor compound is formed, the precursor compound and/or the suspension is dispersed and/or ground, and the precursor compound and/or the suspension is converted under hydrothermal conditions and subsequently, the crystalline material is extracted.
Patent CA-2603911-C (CA)
Inventor: ZEMLOK MICHAEL
IPC: G05G1/10
Filed: 2007-09-25
Granted: 2015-04-21
Abstract: A safety handle assembly for use with a surgical instrument having an operative distal end portion is disclosed. The handle assembly includes a handle housing and a drive element movably mounted within the handle housing and connected to an associated operative distal end portion. A drive assembly is positioned within the handle housing and is engageable with the drive element to move the drive element within the handle housing. An actuator is movably mounted on the handle housing and an adjustable force-limiting mechanism is interposed between the drive assembly and the actuator. A force-limiting mechanism releasably connects the actuator to the drive assembly. The force-limiting mechanism is adjustable to preset the force at which the actuator separates or breaks away from the drive assembly.