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Patent CA-2668044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VIEHBOECK URS
IPC: H05H11/04
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: The invention relates to betatron (1), especially in X-ray testing apparatus, comprising a rotationally symmetrical inner yoke consisting of two interspaced parts (2a, 2b), at least one round plate (3a-3d) which is arranged between the inner yoke parts (2a, 2b) in such a way that the longitudinal axis thereof coincides with the rotational symmetrical axis of the inner yoke, an outer yoke (4) connecting the two inner yoke parts (2a, 2b), at least one main field coil (6a, 6b), a toroidal betatron tube arranged between the inner yoke parts (2a, 2b), at least one tune coil (7a-7c) in the region of the at least one round plate (3a-3d), and an electronic control system (8) for controlling a current flow through the tune coil (7a-7c) during the injection phase of the electrons into the betatron tube (5).
Patent CA-2671137-A1 (CA)
Title: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors derivatives
Inventor: ONGINI ENNIO
IPC: A61K31/542
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: Nitroderivatives of dorzolamide and brinzolamide having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma, ocular hypertension, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy and retinal vasculopathies.
Patent CA-2672669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TEALE DAVID W
IPC: B22D19/08
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for manufacturing an even-wall rotor or stator that do not suffer from drawbacks of the prior art.  Even-wall rotors or stators produced according to those methods are also provided. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a rotor or stator for use in a mud motor is provided. The method includes providing a vacuum chamber; providing a metal electrode at least partially disposed in the vacuum chamber; providing a mold disposed in the vacuum chamber; and melting a portion of the electrode with a direct current arc, the molten metal flowing into the mold ring.
Patent CA-2672889-A1 (CA)
Title: Fast setting icing
Inventor: DEJESUS-GAITE ELSIE
IPC: A23L21/10
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: This invention provides compositions for flat icings. The compositions comprises a gum system comprising Gum Arabic, carboxymethylcellulose and optionally, Gellan gum. The composition can be used as a flat icing for baked products such as doughnuts. Also provided is a method for using the composition as a flat icing and as a glaze.
Patent CA-2676745-A1 (CA)
Title: Interactive online gaming system
Inventor: MISTRY MUKUL VALLABH
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A method of operating an online gaming system is disclosed. The system in cludes a central gaming server responsive to player inputs from a remote pla yer terminal, and at least one remote player terminal. At the central gaming server, player inputs are received from remote player terminals. A possible outcome to a game of chance being played is. generated randomly or pseudo-r andomly. At the central gaming server, one or more player experience instruc tions and multi-media objects, corresponding to an outcome of the game of ch ance being played, are dynamically selected from a set of stored player expe rience instructions and multi-media objects. The dynamically selected player experience instructions and multi-media objects are transmitted to the remo te player terminal as the game of chance progresses, in order to generate a multi-media experience via the player terminal which is determined by the dy namically selected player experience instructions and multi-media objects. T he result is an enhanced experience for the players. An online gaming system for implementing the method is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2679912-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems of producing fuel for an internal combustion engine using a plasma system
Inventor: ADAMS CHARLES TERREL
IPC: C01B3/34
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: Systems and methods for production of fuel for an internal combustion engine are described herein. Systems include a plasma reformer, a separation system, and an internal combustion engine. The plasma reformer produces a gas stream from the liquid feed. The gas stream includes molecular hydrogen and carbon oxides. The separation system may produce a hydrogen stream from the gas stream generated in the plasma reformer. At least a portion of the gas stream and at least a portion of the hydrogen stream may be provided to an internal combustion engine.
Patent CA-2680139-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NILSSON PETER
IPC: C07C275/30
Filed: 2008-03-04
Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula (I), wherein Rx, Ry, X1, X2, L1, L2, Y1 and Y2 have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases in which inhibition of the activity of leukotriene C4 synthase is desired and/or required, and particularly in the treatment of a respiratory disorder and/or inflammation.
Patent CA-2683581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SELNICK HAROLD G
IPC: A61K31/497
Filed: 2008-04-07
Abstract: Compounds of formula I: (I) (wherein variables A, m, n, J, Re, Rf, R4, Ea, Eb, Ec, RPG and Y are as described herein) which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as migraine; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.
Patent CA-2684840-A1 (CA)
Title: Product display with expandable front barrier
Inventor: NAGEL THOMAS O
IPC: A47F1/12
Filed: 2009-11-09
Abstract: A standardized or basic product display device is provided with a standard front barrier for identifying and restraining a spring-urged column of displayed products in conjunction with a plurality of secondary barrier elements which can be easily and securely mounted onto the primary barrier to accommodate reconfiguration and enlargement of the display device. The secondary elements have lower portions of inverted U-shaped configuration which can be selectively applied over external edge margins of the primary barrier and secured thereto by locking detents. The secondary barrier element enables the front barrier of the display device to be enlarged, both in width and height to accommodate larger product packages than contemplated for the standard display device in its minimum configuration. In one form, the secondary barrier element has a vertical extension of narrow width, providing effective restraint of tall packages while maximizing visibility of the front of the package.
Patent CA-2685650-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOLFSON JASON
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2009-11-16
Abstract: A method for controlling a fan and a light. A ventilation time period length is established. During a predetermined period of time: (i) the light is operated in response to a user placing a controller in a first state; (ii) the fan is operated during a first period of time corresponding to the time when the light is in operation, in response to the controller being placed in the first state; (iii) operation of the light is discontinued in response to the controller entering a second state; (iv) operation of the fan is discontinued in response to the controller entering the second state; and (v) the fan is automatically operated for a second period of time in addition to said first period of time, when the light is not in operation, such that the fan is operational for a total period of time having at least the ventilation time period length.
Patent CA-2686336-A1 (CA)
Title: Topical formulations and methods for elimination and prophylaxis of susceptible and treatment resistant strains of head lice with multiple modes of action
Inventor: SPRING NICHOLAS
IPC: A61P33/00
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: Topical formulations for prophylaxis or elimination of susceptible and treatment resistant head lice wherein the formulation is an aqueous dispersion of an oil phase containing an effective amount of an active ingredient component combining at least one compound that binds to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels and at least one compound that binds to gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) receptors, dissolved in at least one water- soluble or water-miscible surface active agent with one or more suspending agents and one or more non-ionic surfactants. Also disclosed are methods of using the topical formulations to treat or prevent an infestation of either a susceptible or treatment resistant strain of head lice in a human patient.
Patent CA-2687618-A1 (CA)
Title: A process for sequestration of carbon dioxide by mineral carbonation
Inventor: GEERLINGS JACOBUS JOHANNES CORNELIS
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: The invention provides a process for sequestration of carbon dioxide by mineral carbonation comprising the following steps: (a) converting a magnesium or calcium sheet silicate hydroxide into a magnesium or calcium ortho- or chain silicate by bringing the silicate hydroxide in direct or indirect heat-exchange contact with hot flue gas to obtain the silicate, silica, water and cooled flue gas; (b) contacting the silicate obtained in step (a) with carbon dioxide to convert the silicate into magnesium or calcium carbonate and silica.
Patent CA-2688293-A1 (CA)
Title: Dietary formulations and methods for treatment of inflammation and other disorders
Inventor: PUDER MARC
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: Dietary formulations in the form of an oil emulsion providing total enteral or parenteral nutrition, or in the form of food oil suitable for oral administration is provided. The formulations include about 2-60% by calories of a C20 or longer omega-3 fatty acid and about 0.05% to 1% by calories of arachidonic acid, where the formulation provides less than 1% of total calories from linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, and where the fatty acids provide 5-60% of the total calories of said dietary formulation. Methods for treatment of diseases and disorders using the dietary formulations are also provided.
Patent CA-2688908-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TYSOWSKI PIOTR KONRAD
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A method and handheld electronic device for detecting and providing notification of a device drop are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method for detecting and providing notification of a device drop on an electronic device, comprising: measuring acceleration using an accelerometer of the electronic device; monitoring for and detecting freefall events in accordance with the acceleration measurements; and issuing an alert when a freefall event is detected.
Patent CA-2689056-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORREA ARLENE GONCALVES
IPC: C07D215/02
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: The present invention describes novel 4-quinolinones corresponding to formula (I) and quinoline derivatives thereof as formula (II), process of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical formulations comprising said 4-quinolinones and pharmaceutical application thereof for diseases related to disorders of white blood cells, such as inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including rheumatism, as well as the use as anti-coagulant, antivenin, analgesic and for antithrombotic purposes.
Patent CA-2690671-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THORLEIFSSON GUDMAR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing a susceptibility to an ocular disorder, including glaucoma and exfoliation syndrome. The invention provides methods of diagnosing an increased or decreased susceptibility to exfoliation syndrome and glaucoma, and methods for risk assessment, treatment and prognosis. The invention further relates to kits for use in the methods of the invention.     The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing a susceptibility to an ocular disorder, including glaucoma and exfoliation syndrome. The invention provides methods of diagnosing an increased or decreased susceptibility to exfoliation syndrome and glaucoma, and methods for risk assessment, treatment and prognosis. The invention further relates to kits for use in the methods of the invention.
Patent CA-2691034-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WESTON JOHN LIONEL
IPC: E21B47/024
Filed: 2010-01-25
Abstract: A method reduces error contributions to gyroscopic measurements from a wellbore survey system having two gyroscopic sensors adapted to generate signals indicative of at least one component of the Earth's rotation substantially perpendicular to the wellbore and indicative of a component of the Earth's rotation substantially parallel to the wellbore. The method includes generating a first signal indicative of the at least one substantially perpendicular component while the first sensor is in a first orientation;  generating a second signal indicative of the at least one substantially perpendicular component while the first sensor is in a second orientation; generating a third signal indicative of the substantially parallel component while the second sensor is in a first orientation; and generating a fourth signal indicative of the substantialy parallel component while the second sensor is in a second orientation. The method further includes calculating information regarding at least one of a mass unbalance offset error and a quadrature bias error using the first, second, third, and fourth signals.
Patent CA-2692024-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BYRNE NORMAN R
IPC: H02B1/015
Filed: 2008-06-11
Abstract: An expandable power and data center (300) is adapted to be mounted within a slot (304) of a work surface (302). The power and data center (300) includes a stationary housing (306) and a carriage (328). The carriage (328) includes socket areas where power receptacles (338) and data ports (340) can be inserted. A top surface (330) of the carriage (328) and a top surface (350) of a frontal cover (348) form a pressure area (360). With the carriage in a closed position (328), a user can exert a downward pressure on the pressure area (360), causing the carriage (328) to move to an open position. A damper (368) restricts the speed at which the carriage (328) moves between the closed position and an open position.
Patent CA-2692380-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEIDE CARSTEN
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: Aviation-grade kerosene comprising a first blendstock derived from non-petroleum feedstock and comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of isoparaffins and normal paraffins, and a second blendstock comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of cycloalkanes and aromatics. A method for the production of aviation-grade kerosene comprising producing a first blendstock from at least one non-petroleum feedstock, the first blendstock comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of isoparaffins and normal paraffins; producing a second blendstock comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of cycloalkanes and aromatics; and blending at least a portion of the first blendstock with at least a portion of the second blendstock to produce aviation-grade kerosene.
Patent CA-2694441-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEBLANC JEAN-YVES
IPC: B60W50/00
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed, including a startup switch electrically con-nected to the ECU. Actuation of the startup switch causes a signal to be sent to the ECU indicative of a desired operation of the vehicle. A display device is disposed forwardly of the seat for displaying information to the rider. Actuation of a con-firmation switch causes a confirmation signal to be sent to the ECU  indicative of a display of information to a rider. Upon actuation of the startup switch, the ECU  prevents the vehicle from moving until information is displayed by the display de-vice and the confirmation signal is received by the ECU. A method of operating a vehicle is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2696587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAPELES JOHN A
IPC: F42C14/02
Filed: 2010-03-09
Abstract: A stun grenade includes a fuze assembly secured to a housing adjacent gas outlet ports. The fuze assembly includes a fuze body having contact surfaces located in the flow path of the gas from the outlet ports so that gas flowing from the outlet ports impinges on the contact surfaces. The contact surfaces of the fuze body extend at an angle of no more than about 50 degrees to the first direction.
Patent CA-2696670-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAU VINCENT
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 2010-02-04
Abstract: An active exercise apparatus can include at least one support member and a rotatable member rotatably connected to each support member. The rotatable member has an engagement member for engaging a distal portion of a limb of a user. The apparatus also includes an actuator drivingly connected to the rotatable member to selectably rotate the rotatable member relative to the support member so that the limb of a user is moved with the rotatable member.
Patent CA-2697060-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAUTHIER CLAUDE
IPC: H04W4/21
Filed: 2008-07-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for sending data relating to a target to a mobile device. Upon moving the mobile device to indicate the target, a vector having an origin at the mobile device and a direction pointing toward the target is computed. The vector is sent to a server for identifying the target. Data relating to the target is sent to the mobile device. The mobile device preferably has a location detecting device, a movements measuring system measuring its movements, a logic module computing the vector and first and second communication modules for exchanging data with the server.  The server has first and second communications modules for exchanging data with the mobile device and a logic module for identifying the target using the vector and the location of the target.
Patent CA-2697748-A1 (CA)
Title: Piloted poppet valve
Inventor: NEFF ROBERT H
IPC: F16K1/44
Filed: 2010-03-25
Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body having a valve bore. A valve member is slidably disposed within the valve bore between first and second stop positions. First and second valve elements of the valve member have first and second sealing surfaces equally angled with respect to a valve member longitudinal axis. Each of the first and second sealing surfaces is oriented parallel with conical shaped first and second seat surfaces. Both first and second seat surfaces are equally angled with respect to the longitudinal axis and have an adjustable spacing such that the first sealing surface contacts the first seat surface and the second sealing surface contacts the second seat surface simultaneously in the first stop position.
Patent CA-2697981-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LITTLE HERBERT A
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2010-03-30
Abstract: A method, system and mobile communication device for implementing a serverless presence system are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method of sharing presence information between a group of mobile communication devices configured to communicate over a wireless network, the mobile communication devices defining the group members of the group, the method comprising: sending a data packet from a sending group member to at least one of the other group members; determining a presence status in accordance with whether a delivery acknowledgement is received by the sending group member from each of the other group members to which the data packet was sent within a predetermined duration from the sending of the data packet; storing the determined presence status in memory; and sending a presence update comprising the determined presence status of at least some of the group members to all of the group members.
Patent CA-2698191-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREEN SCOTT DAVID
IPC: A45D33/02
Filed: 2008-08-26
Abstract: A powder dispenser (10) comprising a powder container (11) having an opening (12) in a lower end (13) thereof, a powder recepta-cle (20) having a flange (22), and a flow control assembly having pivotable flow control arms (26) biased against each other, pivotable activation arms (28) biased towards each other, and connecting members (31) for connect-ing the flow control arms (26) to the activation arms (28) for concomitant movement, wherein the receptacle flange (22) is operable to engage the ac-tivation arms (28) to pivot the activation arms (28) away from each other and thereby pivot the flow control arms (26) away from each other so that powder is allowed to flow through the flow control assembly into the recep-tacle (20). The dispenser (10) may further comprise an agitator (35) that is operable to agitate the powder in the container (11) when the flow control arms (26) are pivoting towards or away from each other.
Patent CA-2700900-A1 (CA)
Title: Temperature-switching materials having improved strength and thermal properties
Inventor: STEWART RAY F
IPC: F03G7/06
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: The subject matter described herein relates to thermoresponsive switching materials that undergo a thermal transition over a narrow temperature range and to devices, such as actuators, indicators, and sensors, prepared from such compositions.
Patent CA-2701745-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for programably treating water in a water cooler
Inventor: DAVIS KENNETH A
IPC: F25D11/00
Filed: 2008-10-02
Abstract: An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator.
Patent CA-2701755-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIZRAHI NOAM
IPC: A61B17/03
Filed: 2008-10-03
Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are provided for closing a puncture in a vessel wall may have various combinations of an anchoring device, a gripping device and a heating element for sealing a puncture within a vessel wall. An anchoring device may be a balloon, floating anchor, an expansible cage and/or a wire operated T-anchor. A gripping device may hold and/or twist the vessel wall to secure the vessel wall in place during heating. A heating element may provide heat to target tissue held by the gripping device.
Patent CA-2709453-A1 (CA)
Title: Microwave frequency structure for microwave tube with beam-containing device with permanent magnets and enhanced cooling
Inventor: DURAND ALAIN
IPC: H01J23/00
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to microwave tubes. In a prior art microwave tube, the beam containing system may not satisfactorily cool the tube. The invention enhances cooling by using a beam-containing device with alternating magnetic fields and using parallelepiped magnets. The present invention provides a microwave frequency structure for a microwave tube, comprising a cylindrical vacuum jacket and a device for containing an electron beam in axis of revolution of the jacket. The containing device comprises two or more rows each of three or more containing parallelepipedal permanent magnets, each row being aligned either side of and equidistant to the beam-containment axis. The magnets have magnetic polarization parallel to one of its edges in a plane transversal to the axis of revolution, their direction of magnetization in the row changing alternately from one containing magnet to a next magnet to create alternating periodic magnetic field along the containment axis.