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Patent CA-2565952-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRATELLO DANIEL A
IPC: B05B15/06
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: An automatic vehicle washing system is described. The vehicle washing system incorporates an elongated overhead cleaning platform for cleaning the front, top and rear surfaces of a vehicle. The overhead cleaning platform is attached to a single lift mechanism at a first end and is suspended from a belt at a second end, wherein the belt is also operatively connected to the first end. Accordingly, vertical movement of the lift actuator causes both ends of the platform to uniformly rise or descend. The platform further comprises a pivotal boom with fluid nozzles attached thereto, and a reciprocating pivotal actuator. The reciprocating pivotal actuator is capable of pivotal movement to any number of angular orientations within its operative range of motion. Advantageously, the pivotal and vertical positions of the nozzles can be independently varied, permitting the location of the overhead cleaning nozzles to be optimized for various vehicle profiles.
Patent CA-2566542-A1 (CA)
Title: Brushless dc motors with remote hall sensing and methods of making the same
Inventor: MOCK ROBERT M
IPC: H02K15/00
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A brushless DC motor apparatus includes a housing and a stator assembly coupled to the housing. The apparatus further includes a magnetic rotor assembly configured to rotate within the housing in response to electric currents through windings of the stator assembly. The apparatus further includes position sensors which are configured to provide position signals identifying angular position of the magnetic rotor assembly relative to the stator assembly. Each position sensor includes (i) a Hall-effect sensor disposed distally from the windings, and (ii) magnetic circuit members having first end portions adjacent the windings and proximate rotor magnets and second end portions adjacent the Hall-effect sensor. Use of such magnetic circuit members enables the Hall-effect sensors to reside a greater distance from the windings vis-à-vis conventional brushless DC motors which position sensors adjacent to stator coils within motor casings.
Patent CA-2567368-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KORENBLIT SHMUEL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: Systems and methods of partial shift swapping are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: receiving a partial shift swap request to swap a portion of a shift; and updating a schedule to reflect the partial shift swap request. The request is to swap a portion of the shift from an offering agent to an accepting agent. The shift has a date and at least one time range indicating the portion of the shift time range to be re-assigned to the accepting agent.
Patent CA-2567501-A1 (CA)
Title: An expression system comprising operably linked rgg gene and gtfg promoter
Inventor: HRUBY DENNIS E
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: Provided is a plasmid-based expression system that can be used to enhance production of C-repeat region (CRR) by Streptococcus gordonii, other Strpetococcus strains, as well as other bacteria. This system utilizes the gtfG promoter and secretion-signal sequence in combination with the positive regulatory gene, rgg, to drive the synthesis and secretion of CRR from the resident Escherichia. coli or Streptococcus shuttle plasmid, pVA838. This plasmid isolated from E. coli was readily introduced into S. gordonii and under optimal conditions led to a nearly 10-fold increase in the concentration of secreted protein relative to production by surface protein expression system (SPEX).
Patent CA-2570444-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbable stent comprising coating for controlling degradation and maintaining ph neutrality
Inventor: ZHAO JONATHON Z
IPC: A61L31/10
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A biocompatible metallic material may be configured into any number of implantable medical devices, including intraluminal stents. The biocompatibl e metallic material may comprise a magnesium alloy. The magnesium alloy implantable medical device may be designed to degrade over a given period of time. In order to control the degradation time, the device may be coated or otherwise have affixed thereto one or more coatings, one of which comprises a material for controlling the degradation time and maintain a pH neutral environment proximate the device. Additionally, therapeutic agents may be incorporated into one or more of the coatings on the implantable medical device.
Patent CA-2572490-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAGAN DANIEL L JR
IPC: H04H60/27
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: An assembly (40) which is disposed within a conventional radio (10) and a method (200) for replaying a real time audio signal (50). Particularly, the assembly (40) includes a memory assembly (56) which records a digitally converted analog signal (53), compresses the recorded signal in a digital signal processor (54), and allows a user (20) to selectively listen to up to sixty seconds of missed audio signal (53, 57) while obviating missing any of the real time audio signal (50) immediately following the missed audio signal (53, 57).
Patent CA-2574712-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FANTOZZI GILBERT
IPC: A61L27/56
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: The invention relates to porous bioglass and to the preparation method thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to a solid, porous crystalline or partially-crystalline composition containing at least SiO2, Ca<SB>O</SB>, Na2O, and P2O5, comprising micropores and macropores. The invention is characterised in that: the pore ratio varies between 50% and 80%, preferably between 60 and 75%, and is measured using the geometric method; the average diameter of the macropores varies between 100 and 1250 micrometers, preferably between 150 and 300 micrometers; the average diameter of the micropores is less than or equal to 5 micrometers; and the compression strength varies between 7 MPa and 70 MPa. The invention also relates to the method of preparing one such composition and to such a composition treated with a physiological liquid having an ionic composition similar to that of human plasma. The invention also relates to an implant which is made from one such composition.
Patent CA-2575198-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method providing backup local ordering for establishment using a remote ordering system
Inventor: AWISZUS STEVEN T
IPC: H04W24/04
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: An order taking system and method for an establishment, or a plurality of establishments, each having an order taking facility associated with the establishment enabling a customer to place an order for an item from the establishment. Order placing equipment is located near the order taking facility being capable of receiving an order for the item from the customer. A  remote order taking facility is located remotely from the establishment. A  local order taking facility is associated with the establishment. A first communication link is used between the order placing equipment of the order taking facility and the remote order taking facility. A second communication link is used between the order placing equipment and the local order taking facility. The order taking system is operable in a first mode operatively coupled via said first communication link to said remote order taking facility and in a second mode operatively coupled via said second communication link to said local order taking facility.
Patent CA-2575755-A1 (CA)
Title: Assays and methods using biomarkers
Inventor: WAGNER KLAUS W
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: Methods and assays examining expression of one or more biomarkers in a mammalian tissue or cell sample are provided. According to the disclosed methods and assays, detection of the expression of one or more such biomarkers is predictive or indicative that the tissue or cell sample will be sensitive to apoptosis-inducing agents such as Apo2L/TRAIL and anti-DR5 agonist antibodies. Certain biomarkers which may be examined include fucosyltransferases, in particular fucosyltransferase 3 (FUT3) and/or fucosyltransferase 6 (FUT6), as well as sialyl Lewis A and/or X antigens. Kits and articles of manufacture are also provided.
Patent CA-2576782-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of treatment of amyloidosis using substituted ethanolcyclicamine aspartyl protease inhibitors
Inventor: HOM ROY
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds and methods of treating diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with amyloidosis. Amyloidosis refers to a collection of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with abnormal deposition of A-beta protein
Patent CA-2579466-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAN BEN
IPC: F21V5/04
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A flexible tubular light comprises an opaque core wire, a plurality of LEDs provided within the core wire, a translucent scattering body having the same length as the core wire, provided above the LEDs, and a cladding layer having the same length as the core wire, enclosing both the core wire and the scattering body. the scattering body can be extruded together with the cladding layer at equal length. The flexible tubular light of the present invention has the effect of even and continuous light rays, simulating the neon light, and can be mass-produced continuously and automatically with low cost.
Patent CA-2582207-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIEPER MICHAEL P
IPC: A61K31/137
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to novel medicament compositions based on an anticholinesterase drug, salmeterol xinafoate and on a corticosteroid, selected from the ciclesonide or mometasone furoate group. The invention also relates to a method for producing these compositions and to their use for treating respiratory disorders.
Patent CA-2584650-A1 (CA)
Title: Information storage medium and recording/reproducing apparatus and method using the same
Inventor: LEE KYUNG-GEUN
IPC: G11B7/007
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: An information storage medium and a recording/reproducing apparatus and method, the information storage medium includes: an area for recording information regarding a predetermined function applied thereto, wherein the information regarding the predetermined function includes specific information in which set information regarding the predetermined function is set by a recording/reproducing apparatus that can recognize the predetermined function, and common information set by the recording/reproducing apparatus that can recognize the predetermined function based on corresponding information dependent upon the set information so that a recording/reproducing apparatus that cannot recognize the predetermined function can use the predetermined function. Accordingly, a recording/reproducing apparatus that cannot recognize a predetermined function can properly use a medium having the predetermined function.
Patent CA-2584846-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of thermoforming a fluid-filled bladder
Inventor: SCHINDLER ERIC STEVEN
IPC: A43B13/18
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A method for forming a fluid-filled bladder is disclosed. The method includes placing a core between a first sheet and a second sheet of thermoplastic material. The first sheet, the second sheet, and the core are compressed in a mold such that a first portion of the mold contacts the first sheet to bond the first sheet to the core, and the first portion of the mold contacts and shapes substantially all of a sidewall area of the first sheet to form a sidewall of the bladder from the sidewall area. A second portion of the mold also contacts the second sheet to bond the second sheet to the core. In addition, the first sheet and the second sheet are compressed together around the periphery of the core to form a peripheral bond between the second sheet and the sidewall.
Patent CA-2588721-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for location determination of a wireless device within an environment
Inventor: FISCHER SVEN
IPC: H04M1/72457
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a location of a wireless device within an environment. A wireless device, which is operable in a wireless communication system, comprises a transmitter for transmitting a first signal to a transponder, where the transponder operates independent of the wireless communication system. The wireless device further includes a receiver for receiving a second signal from the transponder, where the second signal includes identifying data associated with the transponder. The wireless device further includes a processor for determining a location of the wireless device within the environment or classifying the environment based at least in part upon the received identifying data.
Patent CA-2589627-A1 (CA)
Title: Preparation and treatment of bituminous compositions
Inventor: DELFOSSE FREDERIC
IPC: C08K5/101
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: Use of a compound (A) (esters of an organic acid other than fatty acid, where the acid comprises 10C (preferably 2-8C) and ethers/esters of a product resulting from internal dehydration of a sugar (preferably a hydrogenated sugar) for preparing/treating composition (I) comprises bitumen, hydrocarbon and/or resin. Independent claims are also included for: (1) a process of preparing/treating (I); and (2) (I).
Patent CA-2590489-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VON VADKERTHY TIBOR ADALBERT
IPC: D21H17/29
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing paper, paperboard and cardboard in the presence of an aqueous suspension of components containing fine-particles of filler material. The fine-particle filler materials are covered at least partially with water-soluble amphoteric copolymers. Said method consists in adding to the fibre suspension, prior to the formation of the sheet, and in addition to the aqueous suspension of components containing fine-particles filler material, at least one cationic and/or amphoteric polymer which, as a structural element, does not contain any ester unsaturated carboxylic acids with quaternised amino alcohols.
Patent CA-2592022-A1 (CA)
Title: Fcc catalyst, its preparation and use
Inventor: STAMIRES DENNIS
IPC: B01J29/04
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: Process for the preparation of a catalyst comprising the steps of (a) preparing a slurry comprising clay, zeolite, a sodium-free silica source, quasi-crystalline boehmite, and micro-crystalline boehmite, provided that the slurry does not comprise peptised quasi-crystalline boehmite, (b) adding a monovalent acid to the slurry, (c) adjusting the pH of the slurry to a value above 3, and (d) shaping the slurry to form particles. This process results in attrition resistant catalysts with a good accessibility.
Patent CA-2592201-A1 (CA)
Title: Neuromedin s and the use thereof
Inventor: MIYAZATO MIKIYA
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: It is intended to provide a variety of useful polypeptides. Particularly, a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence identical or substantially identical to the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO:  2, or SEQ ID NO: 3, an amide form thereof or a salt thereof can be used as a preventive/therapeutic agent for low blood pressure, a preventive/therapeutic agent for obesity, hyperphagia or the like, a preventive/therapeutic agent for lethargy, time-zone change syndrome (jet lag) or the like, a preventive/therapeutic agent for infertility and the like. A compound that promotes the activity of a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence identical or substantially identical to the amino acid sequence represented by any of SEQ ID NOS: 7 to 12 and 37 to 42, a partial peptide of the polypeptide or a salt of the polypeptide, or a salt of the compound is useful as a preventive/therapeutic agent for, for example, climacteric disorder or hyperthyroidism. A compound that inhibits the activity of the polypeptide or a salt of the compound is useful, for example, as a preventive/therapeutic agent for infertility or thyroid insufficiency.
Patent CA-2592932-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for treating or preventing diseases of body passageways
Inventor: MACHAN LINDSAY S
IPC: A61K31/475
Filed: 1997-05-26
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating or preventing diseases associated with body passageways, comprising the step of delivering to an external portion of the body passageway a therapeutic agent. Representative examples of therapeutic agents include anti-angiogenic factors, anti-proliferative agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and antibiotics.
Patent CA-2596312-A1 (CA)
Title: Aqueous composition and method for imparting resistance to stain absorption
Inventor: SEROVIAN ASHOT K
IPC: B32B9/04
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based silicone protectant composition and method for treating various solid surfaces including, but not limited to, fiber-based products, leather, or other soft or hard surfaces to impart water and stain repellency. The protectant composition comprises an MQ  resin, a polyorganosiloxane fluid, a silicone solvent and water. The aqueous silicone-based protectant composition is hydrophobic and substantially free of surfactants. The protectant composition can be applied directly or indirectly to a solid surface using various application devices including, but not limited to, spray, aerosol, wipes, sponges and pads.
Patent CA-2598804-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOZYUK OLEG
IPC: B01F5/04
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: Methods and devices for mixing fluids are described. One exemplary method includes producing hollow cylinders of fluid, flowing the cylinders toward one another along the surface of a cylinder, and colliding the cylinders head-on to produce a radial outflow of fluid and cavitation bubbles.
Patent CA-2598810-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HURLEY TIMOTHY B
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: An improved load relieving dressing for transferring pressure away from a wound on a foot of a patient. The dressing having a wound opening (12) formed through the dressing for surrounding a wound site. The dressing having an external shape which substantially conforms to the shape of the pressure distribution on the foot during load bearing. A first layer (14) of the dressing interfacing with and cushioning a foot during load bearing. The first layer is of a material sufficient to limit pressure increases at the wound opening and within said dressing adjacent the wound opening. An off-loading layer (16) is engaged with said first layer, and is of a material sufficiently thick and firm to reduce pressure at the wound site.
Patent CA-2598935-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAISER EDGAR
IPC: A61N1/372
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: The system has a measurement unit measuring physical or chemical quantity on an implant. An internal transmission unit is integrated with the measurement unit. A downlink (24) is provided between the internal transmission unit and a receiving unit. An uplink (22) is provided between an external transmission unit and the receiving unit, through which the measurement and the internal transmission units are controlled.
Patent CA-2599087-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus to detect and locate roof leaks
Inventor: VOKEY DAVID E
IPC: E04D13/00
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A leak in a membrane on top of a horizontal roof deck is located by applying conductive wires on the membrane underneath the aggregate in a grid pattern. A measuring and switching circuit generates voltage having a positive attached to the roof deck and a negative attached to the wires. The circuit has a relay for each wire which can be switched between a current sensor system and the negative potential. The sensor. system is arranged to sense at each of the wires in turn the current flowing from the roof deck through any leak in the membrane to the wire. A microprocessor operates the relays in turn to connect all the other wires to the negative as a shield while each wire is sensed. From the output of the grid the changes in current in the x and y directions are analyzed to locate the leak in the membrane.
Patent CA-2599924-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIM CHI WE
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2007-09-04
Abstract: A method is described for use with a gaming machine (10) that is arranged to select symbols, present the selected symbols on a display (16) and award an award if a winning outcome occurs. A plurality of game options (502, 504,506) are displayed on the display for selection by a player, each game option defining a respective number of opportunities to win and a corresponding probability of winning in each opportunity, wherein at least two of the displayed game options have a substantially equal return-to-player by specifying the respective number of opportunities to win in inverse proportion to the corresponding probability of winning. In one arrangement the corresponding probability of winning for a game option depends on a number of spinning reels on which a special symbol may appear. A number of games may be varied in inverse proportion to the number of reels on which the special symbol may appear.
Patent CA-2601005-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QUINLAN JAMIE L
IPC: F16K21/18
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A fill valve includes a stand pipe for positioning upright on the floor of a fluid reservoir, and a discharge tube secured at a selected position on the stand pipe by a locking collar. The discharge tube is adapted to move along the stand pipe to allow for height adjustment of the fill valve. A cap is positioned on and engages an end of the discharge tube to house a seating diaphragm, a stem, and a guide ring. The cap uses a snap-on feature that allows for extended fill height adjustment. A float is positioned around the discharge tube and is adapted to move along the discharge tube as the fluid level in the reservoir changes. The discharge tube includes a refill tube connection for filling the reservoir, and a connection for a thermal expansion device to be connected to an interior of the stand pipe.
Patent CA-2602751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRIONI OSVALDO
IPC: C21B3/04
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A method for the recovery of refractory debris materials and ladle slags as process slags in the iron metallurgy production in EAFs and the related metering to the furnace for the formation of the process slag comprises the following steps: grinding and screening of the refractory debris materials until powders of controlled granulometry are obtained, storage of the powders in storage sites, injection of the powders into an EAF furnace by means of automatic metering of the various components .
Patent CA-2606812-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAFFA AYAD A
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that CTGF is a diagnostic marker indicative of increased risk for development and progression of vascular disease.
Patent CA-2607884-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU QINGXIA
IPC: B32B37/00
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: The invention generally provides gypsum-containing slurries including stucco, trimetaphosphate salt, and naphthalenesulfonate dispersant, wherein the trimetaphosphate salt is present in an amount of at least about 0.12% by weight based on the weight of stucco. Other slurry additives can include accelerators, binders, starch, and paper fiber, glass fiber, and other known ingredients. The invention also comprises the gypsum-containing products made with such slurries, for example, gypsum wallboard, and a method of making gypsum wallboard.
Patent CA-2608408-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing a polymer dispersion and a polymer dispersion
Inventor: LASCHEWSKY ANDRE
IPC: C08F220/56
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polymer dispersion comprising polymerising one or more water soluble anionic monomers (m1) and one or 5 more non-ionic vinyl monomers (m2) present in a reaction mixture further comprising a polymeric stabiliser (B) and a polymeric co-stabiliser (C). It further relates to a polymer dispersion, the use of the polymer dispersion and a process for producing paper.