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Patent CA-2507321-A1 (CA)
Title: High intensity refiner plate with inner fiberizing zone
Inventor: SABOURIN MARC J
IPC: D21D1/30
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: Plate elements, a plate configuration, and associated system for thermomechanical refining of wood chips wherein destructured and partially defibrated chips are fed to a rotating disc primary refiner, where opposed discs each have an inner band pattern of bars and grooves and outer band pattern of bars and grooves, such that substantially complete fiberization (defibration) of the chips is achieved in the inner band and the resulting fibers are fibrillated in the outer band. One embodiment is directed to a pair of opposed co-operating refining plate elements for a flat disc refiner wherein the bars and grooves on each of the inner bands form an inner feed region followed by an outer working region, the bars and groove on each of the outer bands form an inner feed region followed by an outer working region, and the gap and/or material flow area formed when the plates are placed in front of each other increases between the inner working region and the outer feed region.
Patent CA-2507816-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for correcting banding defects using feedback and/or feedforward control
Inventor: GROSS ERIC M
IPC: H04N1/047
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling banding defects on a receiving member in an imaging or printing process using a feedback and/or feedforward control technique. In one exemplary embodiment, a method of controlling banding defects on a receiving member in an imaging or printing process includes (a) determining a toner density on the receiving member, (b) automatically determining the extent of banding on the receiving member by comparing the determined toner density to a reference toner density value, and (c) automatically adjusting the toner density based on a result obtained from the comparison of the measured toner density to the reference toner density value, automatically determining the extent of banding and automatically adjusting the toner density being performed using a feedback and/or feedforward control routine or application.
Patent CA-2507949-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSA ALESSANDRO
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: Combined electronic/mechanical scanning antenna for fixed installations such as ground-based self-propelled vehicles, automobiles, trucks, etc., ships, satellites, etc., to connect fixed or moving stations. It may be used for radar applications. Compared to the current state-of-the-art, it combines mechanical and electronic scanning devices in a single system. Technical field of electronic systems and radar telecommunications included. Field of application: production of telecommunications systems.
Patent CA-2516905-A1 (CA)
Title: Alignment conveyor
Inventor: WARD LAWRENCE A
IPC: B65G47/28
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: An alignment conveyor adapted to align a row of products in a side-by-side fashion is provided. The products are aligned in an alignment region of the conveyor by causing, a reverse rotation of the rollers, thereby halting progress of the products in the run on the conveyor until the row of products are aligned. Thereafter, the aligned row continues down the conveyor for further processing or packaging.
Patent CA-2519076-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EISENKREIN LARRY
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A modular safety railing system comprises post brackets adapted for attachment to a building structure. Posts are adapted to engage the post brackets the posts are oriented substantially vertically. Upper and lower rail mounts are located on each post and right and left upper and lower rails are releasably attachable at inner portions thereof to corresponding upper and lower rail mounts of a center post and are releasably attachable at outer portions thereof to upper and lower rail mounts of corresponding right and left posts. An upper brace is attached at an upper end thereof to the post and adapted at a lower end thereof for releasable attachment to the building structure. The upper brace is adjustable such that same can be attached to the building structure at an angle to the center post that is sufficient to support the center post in the substantially vertical orientation.
Patent CA-2519477-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIDONNICI LESLIE
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for stanching the effusion of blood from the exposed ends of the sternal halves (S1, S2) of an incised sternum (s) during cardiac and/or thoracic surgical procedures.  According to an aspect, there is provided a device (100) for stanching the effusion of blood from an exposed sternal half (S1/S2) of a sternum (S) formed during a sternotomy. The device (100) includes an end wall (106) having a size and a dimension to at least partially cover the exposed end of a sternal half (S1/S2). The device (100) may include an upper wall (102); a lower wall (104) spaced from the upper wall (102); and an end wall (106) interconnecting the upper wall (102) and lower wall (104). The upper wall (102), the lower wall (104) and end wall (106) bound a space (110) while the upper wall (102) and the lower wall (104) define an opening (116) through which an exposed end of a sternal half (S1/S2) is receivable into the space (110) of the device (100).
Patent CA-2520371-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermal energy management in electrochemical fuel cells
Inventor: MITCHELL PHILIP JOHN
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A fuel cell assembly supplies water and water vapour by-product to a cooling water circuit delivered to a thermal storage tank from which it can be recycled to the fuel cell stack as direct input to the membrane electrode assemblies, for use as fuel/oxidant preheat and/or direct water injection to the membrane electrode assembly. The purity of water delivered to the membrane is thereby assured. The thermal storage tank allows for a decoupling of the thermal and electrical loads on the fuel cell stack in a combined heat and electrical power delivery unit. Under low external electrical loads, the fuel cell stack and its cooling circuit may be used at high capacity to provide hot water.
Patent CA-2522444-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleaning and multifunctional coating composition containing an organosilane quaternary compound and hydrogen peroxide
Inventor: OHLHAUSEN HOWARD G
IPC: C09D183/08
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: Cleaning and multifunctional coating compositions containing hydrogen peroxide and an organosilane quaternary compound in aqueous formulations are used to improve water and soil repellency and residual antimicrobial activity. Various surfaces may be treated including metal, glass, plastics, rubber, porcelain, ceramic, marble, granite, cement, tile, sand, silica, enameled appliances, polyurethane, polyester, polyacrilic, melamine/phenolic resins, polycarbonate, siliceous, painted surfaces, wood, and the like.
Patent CA-2522448-A1 (CA)
Title: Mopping grade asphalts
Inventor: FIELDS JOHN R
IPC: B01F23/57
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: Improved mopping grade asphalt compositions and methods of preparing them. Methods according to the invention include mixing asphalt with a gelling agent such as attapulgite or other clay and with thixotropic agents such as synthetic or organic fillers, and optionally with one or more of ether amine or other surfactants. Thixotropic agents may for example include cellulose fibers, polyolefin fibers, and mineral wool. The asphalt compositions are mixed in a shearing mixer at a temperature high enough to provide substantially uniform dispersion of each of the mixed ingredients in the completed composition. Inventive compositions provide viscosities suitable for application at 200 - 350 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, excellent adhesion, and superior sag resistance.
Patent CA-2526272-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypeptides involved in candida biofilm formation and uses thereof
Inventor: D ENFERT CHRISTOPHE
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fungal biofilm formation. More specifically, the present invention relates to the identification of polypeptides and polynucleotide sequences encoding the same which are involved in Candida biofilm formation. The present invention also relates to a method for identifying compounds that affect biofilm formation and use of such compounds in compositions and methods for the prevention and the impairment of biofilm and/or treatment/prevention of candidiasis, such as those caused by Candida albicans or Candida glabatra.
Patent CA-2526841-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel calcium channels and uses thereof
Inventor: KINET JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: Differentially expressed L-type calcium channel nucleic acid sequences and polypeptides have been identified that include novel sequences that are differentially expressed in non-excitable cells. Such sequences can be used, for example, as targets for identifying agents that modulate calcium influx, e.g., in non-excitable cells. Methods related to modulation of cell growth are also included.
Patent CA-2530691-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YEU SEUNG-UK
IPC: C08L55/02
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacture of styrene-butadiene latexes. The styrene-butadiene latex according to the present invention is characterized by having a superior adhesive force as the formation of films at an early stage is pranoted by adjusting the gel content and molecular weight of the outermost layer, as well as a fast ink-drying speed and a high air permeability as the formation of paper films is maintained, It may be applied to paper coating very stably since the mechanical stability and chemical stability of the latex axe superior.
Patent CA-2533095-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARROSCIA MICHAEL A
IPC: B65D85/676
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A retainer ring for use in a welding wire package wherein the package houses a coil of welding wire positioned in a coil receiving cavity in the package. The coil extends about a vertically extending coil axis and includes a coil bottom, an oppositely facing coil top, a radially extending outer cylindrical surface and a radially inner cylindrical surface. The ring haves an annular ring body extending about a ring axis with an outer peripheral edge and an inner peripheral edge. The ring body further includes a top surface extending between the outer and inner peripheral edges and an oppositely facing bottom surface extending between the outer and inner peripheral edges. The bottom surface of the body can be configured to rest on the coil top and the outer peripheral edge is sized to allow the ring to descend within the wire receiving cavity as the wire is unwound from the wire coil. The ring body further includes a thickness between the top and the bottom surfaces of the ring body such that the ring body can be rigid. The ring body further includes a plurality of upwardly opened pockets each having a pocket depth and a pocket perimeter and have a pocket density less than the density of the ring body.
Patent CA-2533167-A1 (CA)
Title: Information access using ontologies
Inventor: TOLEDANO ZEV
IPC: G06F/
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A method for data access includes defining an ontology for application to a set of diverse data sources (58) comprising data having predefined semantics, and associating with the ontology one or more logical rules applicable to the semantics of the data in the data sources. Upon receiving a query from a user regarding the data, a query plan is determined for responding to the query by selecting one or more of the data sources responsively to the ontology and by identifying an operation to be applied to the data responsively to the applicable logical rules. A response to the query is then generated in accordance with the query plan. 2
Patent CA-2533938-A1 (CA)
Title: Multimeric oxidoreductases
Inventor: VALLE FERNANDO
IPC: C12N15/53
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: The present invention concerns multimeric oxidoreductase complexes which function in the enzymatic conversion of a carbon substrate, said complexes having a dehydrogenase subunit and a cytochrome C subunit. The invention further relates to polynucleotides coding for the multimeric complexes and methods of use thereof.
Patent CA-2534249-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEIST MARIO
IPC: B65D51/22
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: The pouring spout closure comprises a flange (1), for welding to a composite packaging or to the film material of a container sealed therewith and a circular edge (2), extending upwards from on the above and a combined lid (3) and pouring spout which may be rotated and clipped on said edge (2), forming a piercing cutter device (4). Said piercing cutter device (4) comprises a part (7) of the lid top (5), which may be opened up from the lid surface about a pivoting axis (11). Two piercing cutters (9, 20) formed on the underside of said piece (7), behind the pivot axis (11) thereof and in the vicinity of lid edge (6), are thus retracted out over the plane of the underside of the flange (1) and pierce the composite packaging or film running beneath the flange. The lid and pouring spout (3) are then turned on the edge of the flange (2) such that both piercing cutters (9, 20) cut out an approximately 360~ disc from the composite packaging or the sealing film and said disc is swung downwards.
Patent CA-2535002-A1 (CA)
Title: Chlorine dioxide releasing composite article
Inventor: COCHRAN MICHAEL S
IPC: C01B11/02
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A composite article that includes a C1O2-producing material integrated into an organic matrix and methods of using the same are described. The organic matrix of the composite article is formable at a temperature under about 150 ~C, permits contact between an activating stimulus (e.g., water vapor and/or electromagnetic energy) and the C1O2-producing material when the composite article is exposed to the activating stimulus, and is permeable to C1O2.
Patent CA-2537521-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WONG WAYNE W C
IPC: B21D5/16
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for forming a variable gauge metal sheet into a desired shape, said process comprising: providing a variable gauge metal sheet having a first surface and a second surface, the metal sheet having a thickness measured at any point on the metal sheet as the distance between the first surface and the second surface, the thickness of the metal sheet being different over a first portion of the sheet than over a second portion of the sheet, and forming said metal sheet into a first desired shape by bending the metal sheet about a first fold line, said first fold line extending through both the first portion and the second portion, to bring segments of the first surface of the metal sheet on either side of the first fold line into increased opposition with each other, wherein said bending of the metal sheet is effected by holding the metal sheet on a first clamped side of the first fold line secured between a first clamping die and a second clamping die while applying forces to the second surface of the metal sheet on a second moved side of the first fold line, wherein the first clamping die has a first engagement surface which engages the first surface of the metal sheet and is a complementary mirror image to a surface contour of the first surface of the metal sheet that it engages, wherein the second clamping die has a second engagement surface which engages the second surface of the metal sheet and is a complementary mirror image to a surface contour of the second surface of the metal sheet that it engages.
Patent CA-2538052-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for providing players with a gaming environment having prize incentives without risk of financial loss
Inventor: MCBRIDE SCOTT
IPC: G06Q50/34
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a "no risk" gaming system and method which provides prize incentives to players without risk of losing their financial stake while taking part in the actual game play. In the present invention, players open an account with a gaming establishment with deposit monies, who then collectively invests the proceeds provided by the accounts of each of the players so as to obtain investment profits. The gaming establishment can then award cash prize incentives to any winning players in the various forms of game play offered at the gaming establishment, the prize incentives being derived solely from the investment profits obtained. Players, when they wish to leave the gaming establishment and close their account therewith, have returned to them a significant portion of their initial account opening monies, minus a small transaction fee.
Patent CA-2543439-A1 (CA)
Title: Floating breakwater and propulsion system
Inventor: BUDD CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY
IPC: E02B9/08
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: The invention, relates to means for absorbing, extracting or using for propulsion, wave energy occurring naturally in water. The invention overcomes existing breakwater devices of the type that were prone to puncture or were expensive to maintain, were inertial dependant or had mooring loads. One breakwater device comprises first and second structures, (100, 102) arranged substantially parallel one to another, said structures having neutral buoyancy and energy absorbers (111) mounted therebetween, whereby in use, the devices absorb energy from incident and waves as a result of relative motion between the structures. Preferably a third structure is positioned parallel to the second structure, there being a second energy absorber positioned between the second and third structures. Energy absorbers may be arranged to generate an electromotive force or pump a material or fluid. Advantageously a plurality of devices (206) can be interconnected, in the form of a chain or caterpillar to provide a breakwater system. Alternative embodiments of the invention include means to alleviate high side loads on multi-hulled vessels, and a propulsion device in which the first and second structures incorporate louver valve assemblies.
Patent CA-2543853-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILL WALTER BERNARD JR
IPC: D21H21/14
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a creped fiber web is described in which an adhesive contains at least one type of polyvinylpyrrolidone and contains substantially no ethoxylated acetylenic diol, and substantially no oxazoline polymer. The adhesive is used to adhere a fiber web to a dryer surface for drying the fiber web, and then creping the dried fiber web from the dryer surface. Also described are creping adhesives that do not contain chloride or epichlorohydrin.
Patent CA-2545210-A1 (CA)
Title: Pigment compositions consisting of a yellow disazo pigment and an organic pigment
Inventor: ALFTER FRANK
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment composition containing a disazo pigment of formula (I), and at least one pigment from the group of organic orange, red and violet pigments.
Patent CA-2546145-A1 (CA)
Title: Tampon
Inventor: SPIELMANN HARTMUT MARTIN
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: A tampon for feminine hygiene having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is comprised of compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon has a plurality of first surfaces and a plurality of second surfaces. Each of the first surfaces has a distal end and a proximal end. Each of the second surfaces has a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end of the first surface contacts the proximal end of the second surface to form a proximal vertex. The distal end of the first surface contacts the distal end of the second surface to form a distal vertex.
Patent CA-2552786-A1 (CA)
Title: Crystalline polymorph of a bisulfate salt of a thrombin receptor antagonist
Inventor: KOSOGLOU TEDDY
IPC: C07D213/00
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: A crystalline polymorph of a bislulfate salt of a thrombin receptor antagonist compound, which exhibits a powder x-ray diffraction profile substantially the same as that shown in FIG. 1, or which exhibits a differential scanning calorimtery profile substantially the same as that shown in FIG. 3, and is represented by the formula for Compound 2: Chemical formula should be inserted here as it appears on the abstract in paper form. and processes for preparing Compound 2 are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polymorph of the bisulfate salt and at least one excipient or carrier, and methods of using the polymorph of Compound 2 to treat a variety of physiological disorders, such as thrombosis, are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2556912-A1 (CA)
Title: Internal prosthesis for reconstruction of cardiac geometry
Inventor: GOMEZ DURAN CARLOS MANUEL
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: Unique semi-circular papillary muscle and annulus bands are described that are useful for modifying the alignment of papillary muscles, a mitral valve annulus and/or a tricuspid valve annulus. Methods to effect the alignment are also described and an unique sizing device that can be used for such alignment is described.
Patent CA-2557084-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MELIUS JEFFREY ALAN
IPC: H02J9/00
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A method for controlling a pitch control system (406) of a wind turbine (100) includes providing a charged backup battery (408) configured to supply no energy to a DC link (410) when full AC input power is available, wherein the DC link includes a DC link capacitor (416). The method further includes using energy stored in the DC link capacitor to operate a pitch control system during a loss or dip of AC input power, and maintaining charge on the DC link capacitor using the charged backup battery as voltage across the DC link capacitor drops during the operation of the pitch control system.
Patent CA-2557934-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LILIE GLENN T
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A screen assembly is disclosed. The screen assembly may have a feed hopper manifold, in series or parallel. The screen elements are in the form of a single flow directing channel, and the elements are individually replaceable.  Such elements may be in the tubular or channel form.
Patent CA-2558008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DWIGHT NATASHA
IPC: C11D3/50
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated Clog P of at least 3, said Clog P being the calculated octanol to water partition coefficient, said perfume oil being capable of providing a benefit-additive to a substrate upon contact therewith, said substrate being selected from the group consisting of fabrics, hard surfaces, hair and skin; and (c) an effective amount of a defined organic compound for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
Patent CA-2558690-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for estimating the food temperature inside a refrigerator cavity and refrigerator using such method
Inventor: PAGANINI RAFFAELE
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: In a method for controlling the temperature inside a cavity of a cooling appliance provided with a temperature sensor (S) inside said cavity and with actuator means for adjusting the cooling capacity of the appliance, the food temperature (FT) is estimated on the basis of the value from said temperature sensor (S) and on a predetermined function of the status of said actuator means.