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Patent CA-2618517-A1 (CA)
Title: Exhaust gas sensor installation structure for four-cycle engine
Inventor: OTSUBO MAMORU
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: Providing an exhaust gas sensor installation structure for a four-cycle engine, in which an exhaust gas sensor is installed in a cylinder head of an engine main body, the exhaust gas sensor including a sensor main part an end portion of which is exposed in an exhaust port and a cap which is fitted to a rear portion of the sensor main part and from a side of which a cord extends, the exhaust gas sensor installation structure being such that, when the exhaust gas sensor is installed in the cylinder head, the direction in which the cord extends from the exhaust gas sensor is fixedly defined to make handling of the cord easy. A sensor installation hole for installing a sensor main part is provided in a portion around an exhaust port of a cylinder head, a cap is at least partly covered by a sensor guard fixedly positioned relative to the cylinder head, and a direction in which a cord extends is fixedly defined by the sensor guard relative to the cylinder head.
Patent CA-2619682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANKE JEFFREY HERBERT
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies against human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4). Nucleotide sequences encoding and amino acid sequences comprising heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the complementarity determining regions (CDRs), specifically from within FR1 and/or CDR1 through CDR3 and/or within FR4, are provided. Further provided are antibodies having similar binding properties and antibodies (or other antagonists) having similar functionality as antibodies disclosed herein. Also provided is a cell culture system for assaying T cell stimulation.
Patent CA-2620059-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing a marketing campaign on behalf of an advertiser
Inventor: XIE SHUNXING
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for performing a marketing campaign on behalf of an advertiser. A plurality of electronic publishers are in communication with a data network. The advertiser has an associated computer also in communication with the data network. An advertising apparatus, in one aspect of the present invention, includes one or more engines. A user interface engine is configured to interact with the advertiser computer over the data network for generating a budget amount, marketing campaign parameters associated with and defining the marketing campaign, and information describing the marketing campaign. A campaign allocation engine is configured to allocate the budget amount among the electronic publishers based on the generated marketing campaign parameters and publisher parameters associated with the electronic publishers. An advertisement engine is configured to generate advertisement information based on the generated information describing the marketing campaign and the publisher parameters. A publisher interface engine is configured to provide the advertisement information to at least one of the electronic publishers in a format appropriate for the electronic publisher.
Patent CA-2620084-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANANTHARAMAN SATISH
IPC: G01N33/44
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A thermal imaging system for a battery module enclosure that includes first and second battery module enclosure components between which a weld is formed includes a thermal imaging camera that focuses on the first and second battery module enclosure components within a predetermined amount of time after the weld is formed and that acquires a thermal signature. A control module includes an image processing module that receives the thermal signature and that locates a predetermined reference point in the thermal signature. An image comparison module receives the thermal signature and uses the predetermined reference point to compare the thermal signature to a template signature in order to verify structural integrity of the weld. The image comparison module computes a relative measure of deviation of the thermal signature from the template signature and identifies the weld as defective when the relative measure of deviation is greater than a predetermined value.
Patent CA-2622424-A1 (CA)
Title: Multipurpose hand tool with rotatable handle
Inventor: TSUDA HOLLAN A
IPC: B25F1/02
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A multipurpose tool including a tool such as pruning shear in which one handle includes a storage cavity to hold folding tool elements. That handle is rotatable about a longitudinal axis, between a position in which it presents comfortable outer surfaces to be gripped during use of the pruning shear, and a position exposing the folding tool elements to be extended. A blade latch release lever for releasing the folding tool elements may include grip ears located at the sides of the main handle.
Patent CA-2623128-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible and lightweight seat-to-seat cabin cable system and method of manufacturing same
Inventor: BURKE PAUL C
IPC: H01B7/02
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A seat-to-seat cable system for transmitting data and for power that is flexible and lightweight and a method for manufacturing the same. The cable system includes one or more bundles of conductive wire comprising multiple strands that are individually coated with an insulation layer. The bundles of conductive wire are covered by wire jacketing material and are further covered by a nylon braiding material. The cable is preferably made by coating individual wire strands with an insulating material, and then forming wire strands into wire. A thin insulating material may then be extruded over the bundles of wire strands, which are then twisted and/or shielded into cables forming a subassembly. The group of wires is formed into cables. A thin insulating material may be extruded over the cable subassemblies as a jacketing layer before the cable is cut to the desired length and braided or jacketed.
Patent CA-2623842-A1 (CA)
Title: System, apparatus, and method for increasing particle density and energy by creating a controlled plasma environment into a gaseous media
Inventor: BRENNAN ROBERT CHRYSLER
IPC: H01L21/306
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and system to overcome the space charge limitations in a gaseous media by introducing a controlled plasma environment into the gaseous media. The present invention uses the gaseous media to provide the energy thereto and create an electrical field, but can energize the field by several orders of magnitude without substantially discharging the field. This extraordinary increase in energy is accomplished in part by increasing plasma density, plasma energy (and an equivalent plasma temperature) and related particle velocity, or a combination thereof. The increase allows the use of ionic energy for practical applications that heretofore has been unavailable.
Patent CA-2624212-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSEN PETER
IPC: A22B5/00
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and aspects of an apparatus for loosening a plucks set (3) including tongue (28), heart and lungs from a suspended carcass (1). The carcass (1) may be fixed by means of mouth-engaging fixing means (10). The plucks set of the carcass (1) is cut loose by cutting means (15) that are introduced through the mouth (2) of the carcass (1), mouth-engaging fixing means (10) possibly co-operating with the cutting means (15) to ensure that e.g. the tonsils (27) or tongue (28) are not damaged. Subsequently, the tongue (28) may be loosened from the mandible (14) by scraping.
Patent CA-2624621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEMP MARK IAN
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, and compositions containing such compounds and the uses of such compounds for the treatment of pain.
Patent CA-2626266-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi plasmid system for the production of influenza virus
Inventor: HONG JIN
IPC: C12N15/86
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: Vectors and methods for the production of influenza viruses suitable as recombinant influenza vaccines in cell culture are provided. Bi-directional expression vectors for use in a multi-plasmid influenza virus expression system are provided. Additionally, the invention provides methods of producing influenza viruses with enhanced ability to replicate in embryonated chicken eggs and/or cells (e.g., Vero and/or MDCK) and further provides influenza viruses with enhanced replication characteristics.
Patent CA-2626757-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RON HADAR
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2006-10-22
Abstract: A non-invasive method of analyzing a genetic material of a fetus is provided.  The method is achieved by detecting a cell-free nucleus in a sample such as a transcervical specimen obtained from a pregnant woman and/or detecting in a cell-free nucleus at least one fetal-nucleus specific marker thereby identifying a fetal nucleus; and molecularly analyzing the genetic material in the fetal nucleus, thereby analyzing the genetic material of the fetus.
Patent CA-2627734-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for recovering valuable substance from lithium secondary battery
Inventor: KAKUTA TOSHIYA
IPC: H01M10/54
Filed: 2005-12-27
Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus for recovering a valuable substance from a lithium rechargeable battery, comprising a reaction tank (1) for immersing an electrode material for a lithium rechargeable battery in a metallic lithium-containing lithium chloride molten salt and reductively reacting the electrode material with metallic lithium, a portable perforated container (10), which together with the housed electrode material is immersed in the lithium chloride molten salt within the reaction tank (1), and container transfer means for immersing the perforated container (10) housing the electrode material in the lithium chloride molten salt contained in the reaction tank (1) and, after the treatment, pulling up the perforated container (10) from the reaction tank (1). In the container wall constituting the container body in the perforated container (10), a plurality of through-holes for communication between an internal space in the reaction tank (1) for storing the lithium chloride molten salt and an internal space in the container body housing the electrode material is provided.
Patent CA-2631515-A1 (CA)
Title: Chemical noise reduction for mass spectrometry
Inventor: BRUINS ANDRIES P
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: In various aspects, the present teachings provide systems and methods for reducing chemical noise in a mass spectrometry instrument that use a neutral chemical reagent and one or more mass filters to reduce interfering chemical background ion signals that are generated by ionization sources of mass spectrometers. In various embodiments, the neutral chemical reagent belongs to the class of organic chemical species containing a disulfide functionality.
Patent CA-2631885-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KENDA BENOIT
IPC: C07D473/06
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: The present invention concerns xanthine derivatives, having formula (I), processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.
Patent CA-2633542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZANAKIS MICHAEL F
IPC: A61N1/20
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: An apparatus for stimulating regeneration and repair of damaged spinal nerves, comprising at least two electrodes placed intravertebrally near the site of spinal neurite injury and delivering direct current thereto. A method for stimulating regeneration and repair of damaged spinal nervous tissue, comprising placing electrodes intravertebrally near the site of spinal cord injury and applying direct current at a level sufficient to induce regeneration and repair of damaged spinal neurites but less than the current level at which tissue toxicity occurs.
Patent CA-2634894-A1 (CA)
Title: Ticket management system
Inventor: TOOLE PATRICK J
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a system and set of processes for managing tickets. The system maintains a database of tickets belonging to a company and the allotment of the tickets to employees and clients. The system provides interfaces for requesting tickets and managing ticket requests. The system optionally provides automated request processing, ticket resale and purchase and electronic distribution.
Patent CA-2635190-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyester gel adapted for use with polycarbonate components
Inventor: LIU ZIWEI
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: There is provided a polyester gel including a part A including a maleinized polybutadiene family member in an amount of at least 50 parts of part A, a plasticizer in the amount of at least 30 parts of part A, and a stabilizer in an amount of at least 1 part of part A. The polyester gel also includes a part B including a liquid hydroxyl terminated polymer of butadiene in an amount of at least 60 parts of part B, a plasticizer in an amount of at least 30 parts of part B, and a catalyst in at least .0007 parts of part B, wherein parts A  and B are about in a one to one ratio. The polyester gel is adapted for use with polycarbonate components, including housings for electronic components, such that the gel does not chemically attack or otherwise compromise the material properties of the polycarbonate component.
Patent CA-2635586-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for tracking the positioning and limiting the movement of mobile machinery and its appendages
Inventor: PETERSON BRANDON J
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 2006-12-27
Abstract: A method and system for tracking and limiting the movement of key identified points on a movable machine, through the use of location devices positioned on the body or appendages of the machine, by comparing the sensed locations against a database of site information, and to restrict movement of the machine and/or its appendages if it has or is likely to pass through a defined boundary in the site information database.
Patent CA-2636228-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SON GIYEONG
IPC: H04L12/66
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: In one embodiment, a remote services server (106) disposed in an enterpris e network (102) is operable for detecting a data item at a computer system and for processing the data item into processed information that includes address information relating to a mobile communications device (116). A service gateway (314-N) disposed in an Internet Protocol (IP) Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network (120) is operab ly connected to the remote services server (106) for receiving the processed information using a first protocol, wherein the service gateway (314-N) includes functionality to transmit the processed information using a second protocol over the IMS network (120) based on routing information obtained from an IMS-aware node.
Patent CA-2637495-A1 (CA)
Title: Moteur a champ magnetique restructure d'un aimant
Inventor: JACOB ROLAND
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 2008-09-02
Abstract: Contrairement a tous les moteurs existants, celui-ci ne requière aucune source d'alimentation, ex: essence. diesel, électricité, gaz ect.... Il fonctionne gratuitement il ne craind ni le froid, ni la chaleur, comme il n'y a pas de friction il ne requière aucun lubrifiant , a toute fin pratique il est inusable, il est silencieux, et 100% écologique Ce moteur peut servir dans l'industrie automobile, dans les génératrices électriques, ect.... Ce moteur rend obsolète aussi bien le pétrole que le gaz et le charbon, il peut mettre un terme aux marées noires,( pollution des océans ) mais aussi a la pollution atmosphèrique ( centrales thermiques au charbon, et les gaz d'échappement )
Patent CA-2639578-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUGIYAMA HITOSHI
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2008-09-18
Abstract: A circulation pump for circulating downhole fluids is provided. The circulation pump includes a cylindrical pump housing, a shaft secured in the pump housing extending in a longitudinal direction thereof, an impeller rotating around the shaft in the pump housing, a cylindrical magnetic coupler rotating around the pump housing, the cylindrical magnetic coupler including a magnet, and a motor positioned outside of the pump housing and connected to the magnetic coupler to rotate the magnetic coupler around the pump housing. The impeller is provided with a magnetic piece, which is capable of being magnetically connected with the magnet of the cylindrical magnetic coupler to cause the impeller to rotate around the shaft by rotating the cylindrical magnetic coupler around the pump housing.
Patent CA-2641568-A1 (CA)
Title: Induction heating cooking device
Inventor: FUJINAMI TOMOYA
IPC: H05B6/12
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: An induction heating cooking device where detection sensitivity for high temperature when a small amount of oil is used is enhanced and a reduction in heating output is prevented when cooking is made at relatively low temperature. The induction heating cooker has a heating coil (8) for induction heating a cooking container, an infrared sensor (10) for detecting infrared rays emitted from the bottom face of the cooking container and outputting a detection signal based on the amount of energy of the infrared rays detected, and a heating control section (9) for controlling electric power supply to the heating coil based on the detection signal. The infrared sensor (10) outputs a detection signal when the bottom surface temperature of the cooking container is equal to or higher than a first predetermined temperature that is higher than 230~C, and when the bottom surface temperature is lower than the first predetermined temperature, it substantially does not output the detection signal. The heating control section (9) reduces or stops the electric power supply to the heating coil when the bottom face temperature of the cooking container is higher than the first predetermined temperature and is equal to or higher than a second predetermined temperature that is lower than the ignition temperature of the oil.
Patent CA-2642348-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASSEM SALIM
IPC: A61M27/00
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: Devices and methods useful for storing and retrieving information related to a medical device such as an implantable valve or an implantable sensor are disclosed. An implantable valve can include a valve housing adapted to receive fluid flow therethrough between a valve inlet and a valve outlet. A valve assembly can be disposed within the valve housing and adapted to control a rate of fluid flowing through the valve housing. The implantable valve can also include a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag associated with the valve housing, adapted to store data, and including an antenna for communicating stored data to an external reading device. The RFID tag can store data related to, for example, a patient, a pressure setting of the valve assembly, and/or pressure sensor disposed within the valve. The RFID tag can also store an identifier that identifies the implantable valve, a pressure sensor disposed in the valve housing, a patient associated with the implantable valve, and/or patient clinical history.
Patent CA-2644455-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for ophthalmic laser surgery on a cornea
Inventor: KURTZ RONALD M
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: A system and method for ophthalmic laser surgery is disclosed. An optical scanner is employed to create a thickness profile for the cornea. A lens is placed in contact with the anterior surface of the cornea. The thickness profile is then used to identify a scan region within the cornea, wherein the scan region is disposed at approximately a uniform distance from the posterior surface of the cornea. A focal point of a laser beam is thereafter scanned along a path within the scan region to create an intracorneal incision.
Patent CA-2645324-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrophobic derivatives of natural biodegradable polysaccharides and uses thereof
Inventor: CHUDZIK STEPHEN J
IPC: A61L31/14
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: Hydrophobic derivatives of natural biodegradable polymers and uses thereof are described. The derivatives are exemplified by low molecular weight hydrophobic derivatives of .alpha.(1.fwdarw.4)glucopyranose polymers and non-reducing polysaccharides. The hydrophobic polysaccharides can be formed matrices for various uses, including body members of implantable articles, coatings, and consumer items. The matrices have desirable properties, which are advantageous for use in vivo.
Patent CA-2646778-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAVANGAT NIRMAL R
IPC: F16D41/06
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: A ratchet-type one-way clutch mechanism is provided which includes an inner race member with a plurality of notches, an outer member with a plurality of pockets, a plurality of pawl members positioned in the pockets for engagement with the notches, and spring biasing members for biasing the pawl members toward engagement, where the inner race member includes a plurality of separate disk members stacked and secured together.
Patent CA-2647471-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PALMER ANTHONY
IPC: G01M15/14
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: A method (and corresponding apparatus) for monitoring gas turbine blades. Th e output from an eddy current sensor monitoring the movement of turbine blades past the sensor is processed to determine when the signal train from the sensor omits a signal or pulse corresponding to one of the shaft's full complement of blades. The signal processor compares sensed blade periods with average blade periods.
Patent CA-2648437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STROH GLENN
IPC: A47C21/00
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A system and method for a bed transport. The system may include a drive system configured to couple to a bed frame and to provide powered movement of the bed frame. The system may also include a substantially vertical control arm and a control handle coupled to the control arm. The system may also comprise a switch on the control handle, and the switch may be configured to control a function of the drive system.
Patent CA-2649979-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DINEGA DMITRY P
IPC: C01B33/44
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: The present invention is a composition of comprising: a cation exchanging layered material having a cation exchanging capacity less than or fully exchanged with an organic cation, the cation exchanging layered material being in a liquid comprising an organic solvent, further characterized by one or more of the following (a) the cation exchanging layered material being delaminated into layers up to ten layers thick and more than ten layers thick where most of the material is present in ten layer thick units or less, (b) less than ten percent of the cation exchanging layered material settling upon exposure to 1,500 times gravity for one half hour; and (c) the average d-spacing of the layers of cation exchanging layered material being greater than three nanometers upon examination by x-ray diffraction spectroscopy. The instant invention is also a method for preparing a cation exchanging layered material for incorporation in a nanocomposite polymer, by the steps of: (a) dispersing a cation exchanging layered material in a liquid comprising water to form a dispersion; (b) adding an organic cation to the dispersion, the amount of organic cation being less than or equal to the cation exchanging capacity of the cation exchanging layered material; and (c) exchanging at least a portion of the water of the liquid for an organic solvent without drying the cation exchanged layered material. The invention also includes nanocomposite materials so made or incorporating such cation exchanging layered materials.