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Patent CA-2553183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALES KENNETH S
IPC: A61B17/94
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A surgical instrument particularly suited to endoscopic use articulates an end effector by including a laterally sliding member in a proximal portion of a shaft that pivots the end effector to a selected side. Differentially opposing actuating forces (e.g., hydraulic, fluidic, mechanical) act against the laterally sliding member without binding by incorporating guidance mechanisms between the laterally sliding member and a frame of the shaft.
Patent CA-2555428-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUIK TIMOTHY
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: The present invention defines a new protocol for communicating with an offload engine that provides Transmission Control Protocol ("TCP") termination over a Fibre Channel ("FC") fabric. The offload engine terminates all protocols up to and including TCP and performs the processing associated with those layers.  The offload protocol guarantees delivery and is encapsulated within FCP-formatted frames. Thus, the TCP streams are reliably passed to the host.  Additionally, using this scheme, the offload engine can provide parsing of the TCP stream to further assist the host. The present invention also provides network devices (and components thereof) that are configured to perform the foregoing methods. The invention further defines how network attached storage ("NAS") protocol data units ("PDUs") are parsed and delivered.
Patent CA-2557915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIMOGES ROBERT F
IPC: F04B43/08
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une pompe péristaltique conçue pour pomper des fluides à travers un tube souple, laquelle pompe comprend un corps de pompe, une structure de maintien, un mécanisme de retenue de tube, et un mécanisme de liaison. Des éléments de positionnement permettent de garantir que la structure de maintien est dans une position fixe par rapport au corps de pompe lorsque la pompe est en position fermée. Le mécanisme de liaison applique la force nécessaire pour déplacer la structure de maintien de telle sorte que la pompe puisse être déplacée d'une position ouverte vers une position fermée.
Patent CA-2558022-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZAHOUANI HASSAN
IPC: A61B7/00
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une sonde pour la mesure quantitative du toucher d'une surface, comprenant une enveloppe préhensible, un corps creux de contact destiné à être en contact avec la surface sur une zone de sondage, des premiers éléments de détection acoustique pour détecter des bruits émis par le corps creux lors de son contact avec la zone de sondage, des deuxièmes éléments de détection mécaniques agencés pour mesurer l'effort normal ou la pression normale et l'effort de frottement exercés par la surface sur le corps creux. Elle trouve son application pour la mesure des propriétés tribo-acoustiques de la peau et des phanères, de tissus, du cuir, des matériaux plastiques, ou de tout autre matériau pour lequel l'appréciation du toucher est importante.
Patent CA-2559192-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUN YANHUI
IPC: D06M15/53
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stain-resist compositions, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to fibers and textiles treated with stain-resist composition.
Patent CA-2559249-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUELL PER ARNFINN
IPC: A63C/
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: Kvick skate is a new under-skate for use on all types of skates, professionally or amateurs. The skate will flex with a few milliliters, from short to long sliding surface according the skaters movement. This will give increased friction advantages and will increase the speed considerably, in the longitudinal direction and in turns forward and backwards skating due to movable plastic parts under the skate. The steel is replaced by adapted steel strips that easily can be clicked on and off for changing/replacement. The skate will reduce wear injury due to the fact that the under-skate will take off some of the load, which we know is a great problem in the professional world.
Patent CA-2559379-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIBATA SHINICHI
IPC: C07K14/765
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A method of heating a human serum albumin solution containing foreign substances from host in the presence of divalent cation, such as calcium ion, magnesium ion, nickel ion, cobalt ion, iron ion or zinc ion to thereby effect selective coagulation of the foreign substances; and a human serum albumin of high purity obtained by the method.
Patent CA-2559492-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for controlling and distributing electrical energy in a vehicle
Inventor: JABAJI ISSAM
IPC: B60L1/00
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: The invention discloses a load and battery control device for controlling and distributing electrical energy in a vehicle electrical system comprising a generator, an electrical load, and a stored energy source. The device monitors and processes electrical signals generated by the vehicle electrical system and compares them to a vehicle operating state. The device operates on a switching system to controllably connect or disconnect the generator, electrical load, or stored energy source, or any combination thereof, with the vehicle electrical system to be consistent with a pre-determined vehicle operating configuration.
Patent CA-2565022-A1 (CA)
Title: Entomopathogenic nematodes and methods of their use
Inventor: GREWAL PARWINDER
IPC: A01N63/12
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: An isolated nematode, wherein the nematode is Heterorhabditis bacteriophora strain GPS11, which was deposited at the ATCC, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Virginia 20110-2209, on April 22, 2004, under accession number ______. Methods of use of this nematode are also described.
Patent CA-2566121-A1 (CA)
Title: Delayed coking process for producing free-flowing coke using polymeric additives
Inventor: SISKIN MICHAEL
IPC: C10B55/00
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: A delayed coking process for making substantially free-flowing coke, preferably shot coke. A coker feedstock, such as a vacuum residuum, is heated in a heating zone to coking temperatures then conducted to a coking zone wherein volatiles are collected overhead and coke is formed. At least one polymeric additive is added to the feedstock prior to it being heated in the heating zone, prior to its being conducted to the coking zone, or both.
Patent CA-2568087-A1 (CA)
Title: Reduced moisture chemical reactions
Inventor: HILL JOHN
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A method of continuously producing reduced compounds, which comprises continuously feeding our oxidised compound into a reaction chamber and contracting the oxidised compound with a reductant gas. The oxidised compound may be titanium dioxide. The reaction chamber may be a rotating kiln.
Patent CA-2568532-A1 (CA)
Title: Top feed roller awning system
Inventor: HEITEL ROBERT G
IPC: E04F10/06
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A roller awning system is provided for a recreational vehicle having a slider.  The system includes a housing for mounting on an outside wall of a recreational vehicle above the slider and a roll of awning is rotatably disposed within the housing and deployable from the topside of the roll in order to establish a pitch between the topside and an extended edge of the slider. This pitch promotes a moisture and debris runoff. A cover is attached to the housing for enclosing the awning roll with the slider in a retracted position and swingable for enabling deployment of the awing as the slider is extended. A wiper is provided and disposed on the leading edge of the cover for sweeping debris from the awning when the awning is rolled during retraction of the slider.
Patent CA-2569761-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALCULUMBRE MICHAEL
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of encrypting and transferring data between a sender and a receiver using a network thereby transferring data in a secure manner. The method comprises the steps of a server receiving from the sender an identifier of the receiver (S4A, S4B); establishing a transfer specific encryption key specific to the transfer (S7B); encrypting the data using the transfer specific encryption key (s8B); the server accessing receiver specific information according to the received identifier of the receiver and encrypting, with the receiver specific information, said transfer specific encryption key (S11B); transferring the encrypted data and the encrypted transfer specific encryption key over the network for receipt by the receiver (S11B); the server receiving from the receiver the encrypted transfer specific encryption key; the server accessing the receiver specific information to decrypt the encrypted transfer specific encryption key; and decrypting the encrypted data using the decrypted transfer specific encryption key.
Patent CA-2573515-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAETZ MICHAEL LESLIE
IPC: F24F13/28
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for sealing a removable filter in a duct supply air to a forced air furnace. The duct has a slot-shaped aperture sized to allow a filter to be inserted through the aperture and into the duct so that the filter is positioned across a cross-sectional area of the duct. Once the filter is positioned inside the duct, a cover sized to completely cover the aperture is magnetically attached over the aperture, holding the filter in place and sealing the duct from the air surrounding duct and the forced air furnace.
Patent CA-2574149-A1 (CA)
Title: Nesting box for birds
Inventor: DE WILDE GERRIT JAN
IPC: A01K31/14
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A nesting box for birds comprises a front wall with an entrance aperture, a rear wall, a bottom, a roof and mounting means for mounting the nesting box on a support construction.   The front wall has an opening with which one of a group of plate-like elements can selectively co-act, each of which elements has an entrance aperture with dimensions specific to a determined category of birds, which entrance apertures of the different elements have mutually differing dimensions and can thus allow passage of birds of differing dimensions.   A marking relating to the dimensions of the relevant entrance aperture is added at each entrance aperture such that the marking is visible from the outside via the opening or via a second opening.
Patent CA-2576060-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN ANDREW XIAN
IPC: A61K31/7048
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: The present invention provides injectable macrolide oil-in-water emulsions and lyophilized formulations thereof. The present invention also provides methods for preparing and using such oil-in-water emulsions and lyophilized formulations thereof.
Patent CA-2579515-A1 (CA)
Title: A window and a window frame
Inventor: THORNING HENRIK
IPC: F24F7/02
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A window comprising a circumferential window frame and one or more window elements mounted in the window frame. The window frame including a first air inlet aperture at the bottom of the frame communicating with the exterior, and a first air outlet aperture communicating with the interior and further communicating with the first air inlet aperture through one or more air channels extending through substantially the entire length of the hollow frame.
Patent CA-2581590-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular raintank
Inventor: LARACH OSCAR
IPC: B65D88/76
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A modular wall panel for an underground infiltration tank comprising a rectilinear periphery formed of four edge members and a plurality of internal strut members which intersect each other at a plurality of junctions.  The internal strut members are arranged asymmetrically.  The wall panels are provided with load bearing reinforcing nodes, located in at least one junction of the strut members to direct and dissipate the induced forces. The reinforcing nodes are of varying sizes and strength. Several modular wall panels interconnect using complementary studs and holes to assemble an individual infiltration tank module.
Patent CA-2582223-A1 (CA)
Title: Crystalline forms of a pyrazolo '3, 4-c pyridine factor xa inhibitor
Inventor: DIMARCO JOHN D
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: The instant invention provides crystalline forms of 1-(3-chlorophenyl)-7-oxo-6-[4-(2-oxo-1(2H)pyridinyl)phenyl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]pyridine-3-carboxamide and its solvates thereof; processes for the production of such crystalline forms; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline forms; and methods of treating thromboembolic disorders with such crystalline forms or such pharmaceutical compositions.
Patent CA-2584308-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAKEUCHI KAZUHIRO
IPC: F16D25/0638
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: In transmission structure of a power unit for a vehicle provided with a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission for shifting and transmitting driving force from an internal combustion engine to a rear wheel, as an oil passage for operating oil of a neutral/drive switching clutch is provided on the downstream side of an oil passage in the hydrostatic continuously variable transmission in related art, the operating pressure of the neutral/drive switching clutch lowers because of the loss of oil pressure and the present invention is made to address the problem. There are provided an oil pump that is rotated by the driving force of an internal combustion engine and supplies oil to a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission and a neutral/drive switching clutch which is arranged between the hydrostatic continuously variable transmission and a rear wheel, in which a hydraulic piston adjacent to each set of driving friction plates and driven friction plates is moved by pressure in an oil pressure chamber and which connects and disconnects the driving force. An oil passage to the neutral/drive switching clutch is branched from an oil passage from the oil pump to the upstream side of the hydrostatic continuously variable transmission.
Patent CA-2586996-A1 (CA)
Title: Suture management
Inventor: ORTIZ MARK S
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for tensioning suture. The methods and devices are particularly useful in surgical suturing applications in which it is desirable to maintain tension on suture being delivered, yet to allow the tension to be released as desired without retracting the suture. Thus, when tension is released, a length of suture extended from the device can remain extended without any tension being applied thereto.  Tension is only applied to any additional length of suture that is extended from the device.  The tension applied to the suture is proportional to the length of the suture extended from the device until the tension is released and reset.
Patent CA-2588548-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIU CHUNMING
IPC: H01M4/92
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: The present invention disclosed nanowires (316) for use in a fuel cell comprising a metal catalyst deposited on a surface of the nanowires. A  membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell is disclosed which generally comprises a proton exchange membrane (306), an anode electrode (308) and a cathode electrode (310), wherein at least one or more of the anode electrode and cathode electrode comprise an interconnected network of the catalyst supported nanowires. Methods are also disclosed for preparing a membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell based upon an interconnected network of nanowires.
Patent CA-2588820-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOWERBY STEPHEN J
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing and analysing samples. The invention can be used in relation to any sample analysis where processing of the sample with one or more reagents is required. The invention has particular relevance for the DNA analysis of biological materials. The method includes introducing the sample into a conduit (10), where the conduit (10) has at least one encapsulated aqueous solution of one or more sample processing reagents (13) and where each encapsulated aqueous solution (13) is encapsulated by a solid or semi-solid hydrophobic material (12); applying heat so that the solid or semi-solid material (12) liquefies allowing the sample and/or the at least one encapsulated aqueous solution (13) to move along the conduit (10); causing the aqueous solution of one or more sample processing reagents (13) to come into contact with the sample and react with the sample to form a product mixture;  and detecting the presence, and optionally measuring the concentration, of a product in the product mixture.
Patent CA-2589049-A1 (CA)
Title: Refrigerator damper with ptc heater actuation
Inventor: DAVERN THOMAS J
IPC: F25D17/04
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A damper in a refrigeration system having a first compartment and a second compartment connectable through a passageway is provided. The damper comprises a damper door, a temperature responsive unit, and a heating element. The damper door is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The temperature responsive unit is operatively coupled to the damper door. The heating element is coupled to one end of the temperature responsive unit to conductively heat the temperature responsive unit when activated. The temperature responsive unit expands to move the damper door to the open position in response to conductive heating from the heating element.
Patent CA-2589133-A1 (CA)
Title: Quaternary ammonium salts as m3 antagonists
Inventor: PRESS NEIL JOHN
IPC: C07D413/14
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), in salt or zwitterionic form, wherein J, L, M, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating conditions that are mediated by the muscarinic M3 receptor. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and a process for preparing the compounds are also described.
Patent CA-2589436-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BYERS GARY L
IPC: B24B3/36
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A hand-held sharpening/whetting tool has a body including a handle blade guide and finger/hand guard. The tool body has first and second end sections and an open-ring mid section. The end sections are provided with diverse sharpening/whetting elements for use in a first use mode and a third sharpening/whetting element is positioned on the finger/hand guard within the open-ring mid section for use in a second use mode.
Patent CA-2592240-A1 (CA)
Title: Iron-based braze filler metal for high-temperature applications
Inventor: FORTUNA DIENTJE J
IPC: B23K1/008
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: This invention relates to brazing filler metal compositions that have excellent wettability to nickel/cobalt/iron-based base metals and produce braze joints with high strength and heat/corrosion resistance. The iron-based braze filler metal of the present invention comprises chromium in amounts between about 20 to 35 percent by weight, silicon in amounts between about 3 to 12 percent by weight, and phosphorus in amounts between about 3 to12 percent by weight; the balance being iron. These filler metals are suitable for the manufacture of several different types of heat exchangers and catalytic converters at a significantly lower cost compared to currently known braze filler metal compositions.
Patent CA-2592459-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEGMANN ROBERT
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: An implant (11) is placed within Schlemm's canal of the eye and provides tension to the trabecular meshwork. The tension (12) is continuous and increases the aqueous outflow without the necessity of administering cholinergic drugs to treat glaucoma.
Patent CA-2593061-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRASNIEWSKI JOHN M
IPC: C01B33/26
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: A method of preparing a particulate material comprising the steps of adding silicic acid solution, optionally doped with aluminum, optionally added to a slurry of pre- existing nanoparticles at a neutral to slightly acidic pH of no more than seven, and at a temperature of about 20° to 30°C. This yields a polysilicate particulate dispersion. Then, the pH of the dispersion is raised to greater than seven, to stabilize/reinforce particles of the particulate dispersion. Optionally, the particles may be dried, and have increased porosity and surface area.
Patent CA-2593902-A1 (CA)
Title: Efficient processing of operator graphs representing three-dimensional character animation
Inventor: LAFLAMME DOMINIC
IPC: G06T15/70
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: An operator graph representing three-dimensional animation can be analyzed to identify subgraphs of the operator graph in which operators are not required to operate in a serialized manner. Such a condition may arise, for example, when two operators are not dependent on each other for data. This condition may arise when the operators are operating on different elements in a scene. Such operators may be evaluated in parallel.  To identify these operators, a dependency graph is created. The dependency graph indicates which operators have inputs that are dependent on outputs provided by other operators. Using this graph, operators that are independent of each other can be readily identified. These operators can be evaluated in parallel. In an interactive editing system for three-dimensional animation or other rich media, such an analysis of an operator graph would occur when changes are made to the animation. The creation and use of the dependency graph enables faster processing of a scene while changes to the scene are being made.
Patent CA-2594814-A1 (CA)
Title: High-content screening for drugs against cancer and age-related diseases
Inventor: RONINSON IGOR B
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for high-throughput screening for compounds that modulate cell growth or promoter activity. The invention provides the use of cell lines with properly regulated promoter-reporter expression, suitable for high-throughput screening. More particularly, the invention relates to such screening to identify compounds that affect cell growth and/or that modulate the effect of cell cycle arrest on the function of a promoter that is responsive to cell cycle inhibition.
Patent CA-2594990-A1 (CA)
Title: Biopolymer including prolamin and methods of making it
Inventor: RIEBEL MICHAEL J
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, which can be referred to as a biopolymer, including prolamin and thermoactive material. The present invention also includes methods of making the biopolymer, which can include compounding prolamin and thermoactive material. The present biopolymer can be formed into an article of manufacture.
Patent CA-2597824-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for current and/or temperature control of light fixtures
Inventor: MEHTA VINAY
IPC: G05D23/20
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A system (100) for current and/or temperature control of light fixtures includes a sensor (110) structured to be in communication with a light fixture (150), sense a current flow or a temperature of the light fixture (150), and communicate an input signal relative to the current flow or the temperature; a variable switch (120) structured to be in communication with the light fixture (150) and regulate the current flow of the light fixture (150) in response to a control signal; and a controller (130) in communication with the sensor (110) and the variable switch (120) and structured to monitor the input signal communicated by the sensor (110), compare the input signal to a condition, and communicate the control signal to the variable switch (120) to control its operation. A method for current and/or temperature control of light fixtures includes providing the system (100), monitoring the current flow or the temperature of the light fixture (150); and regulating the current flow of the light fixture (150).