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Patent CA-2510416-A1 (CA)
Title: Sports view binocular-zoom lens focus system
Inventor: NGUYEN MIN
IPC: G02B27/40
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: This technological Invention relates to a goggle system which incorporates a motorized focus binocular built into it, which can be used for any given purpose especially one where the user wishes to observe activities from a distance, which provides for hands free operation, save for the remote that will control all adjustments necessary, especially the focus and magnification aspects. This invention has the aim of providing the individuals the farthest seat at the back of the sports arena; the same first class view as the front row spectators, at any event. The wireless remote allows the individual to easily zoom in on any part of the sports area whenever desired. Because of the wearer's ability to constantly view the action through the apparatus, which may also function as an image enhancement device, the apparatus tends to be an extension of the wearer's vision given rise to a new genre of spectators feeling of "being right there". The innovative design of the product will radically enhance the way sports fans favourably regard faraway seats, previously deemed as "nosebleed" seats.     This apparatus eliminates the need for both hands to be involved when viewing a sports event from a distance seat in the coliseum, bleachers, etc.      This invention allows the wearers to use their hands for clapping, pointing and feeding of snacks and beverages. Binoculars always seem to be shared. The main advantage of these goggles is to see the entire event with the best of viewing enhancements.
Patent CA-2511060-A1 (CA)
Title: Reduction of differential resolution of separations
Inventor: PERLMUTTER SHARON M
IPC: G06T5/50
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: Certain disclosed implementations use digital image processing to reduce the differential resolution among separations or images in film frames, such as, for example, red flare. A location in the red image may be selected using information from another image (1420). The selected location may be modified using information from that other image (1440). The selection may include comparing features of an edge in the first image with features of a corresponding edge in the other image. The modification may include performing wavelet transformations (1410) of the two images and copying certain coefficients (or a function of these coefficients) produced by the application of the transformation to the second image to the coefficients produced by the application of the transformation to the first image. The copied coefficients may be correlated with the selected location. Other disclosed techniques vary from the above and may be applied to other fields.
Patent CA-2511086-A1 (CA)
Title: Intervertebral implant
Inventor: RHODA WILLIAM S
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A vertebral implant for fusing adjacent vertebrae or for replacing vertebral bodies is disclosed. The implant is a biocompatible metal, resorbable, or radiolucent implant conforming substantially in size and shape with an end plate of a vertebra. The implant preferably has a wedge-shaped profile to restore disc height and the natural curvature of the spine. The top and bott om surfaces of the implant have areas with a plurality of teeth to resist expulsion and provide initial stability and areas devoid of any protrusions to receive implantation instrumentation. The implant also has a stackability feature. The implant provides initial stability needed for fusion without stress shielding.
Patent CA-2511942-A1 (CA)
Title: Manufacturing method to improve oxygen ion conductivity
Inventor: LANE JONATHAN ANDREW
IPC: H01M/
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ionic conductor to improve oxygen Ion conductivity that is otherwise reduced by the presence of deleterious impurities comprising silicon or silicon containing compounds. In accordance with the Invention a dissolved salt of a dopant consisting of an alkaline-earth metal is applied to an oxygen Ion conducting material composed of doped ceria, doped zirconia, or doped lanthanum gallate and having the impurities.  The solution can also be applied with equal success to cation salts and oxides used in making the oxygen Ion conducting material. The oxygen Ion conducting material with the solution applied thereto is thoroughly mixed and then heated to evaporate the solvent and to decompose the alkaline-earth salt and thereby to form said ionic conductor.
Patent CA-2512472-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERREN BRUNO
IPC: A47J43/24
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: The basic concept of the invention lies in realizing a salad spin-drier (1) with a bowl {2) of glass or ceramic so that part of the water collection bowl which until now has been purely functional may be simultaneously used as a serving bowl for the salad. The salad bowl as is standard apart from the bowl (2) comprises a lid (3), in which a drive mechanism consisting of a rotary drive plate (5) with a cord drum (6) and a pull cord (7) may be set into rotational movement by way of a pull grip (8). The rotary drive plate (5) with tabs (10) engages into suitable ribs on the spin-drier basket (4). The spin-drier basket (4) comprises a bearing recess (12) which rests on a bearing cam (16). The bearing cam (16) is arranged separated from the bowl centrally on a plate (15). The bowl (2) has a plane inner base (21) on which the plate (5) rests, and by way of an abutment edge (25) limiting the plane base (21) one achieves a central mounting of the plate (15). For the simplified removal of the plate (15) these may have suitable openings (18) so that it may be gripped more easily. A rubber-elastic rest (20) is provided on the underside of the plate (15) and serves as a scratch- and slip-protection.
Patent CA-2513526-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for correcting vision using an electro-active phoropter
Inventor: KOKONASKI WILLIAM
IPC: A61B3/04
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: An electro-active phoropter (200) and a method of using the electro-active phoropter to measure a patient~s vision prescription is disclosed. The electro-active phoropter includes a series of individually addressable electro-active lenses (220, 230). The lenses have either a positive or negative power when an electrical potential is applied across the lens and a neutral optical power when no electrical potential is applied across the lens. Each lens provides an optical power that is part of a net optical power of the series of lenses when a patient views through the phoropter. The optical power of the phoropter can be incrementally adjusted by changing the distribution of the electrical potential across the different lenses of the series to provide increasing or decreasing optical power until a patient achieves a desired level of clarity and a vision prescription has been determined.
Patent CA-2514818-A1 (CA)
Title: Tunable optical filters having electro-optic whispering-gallery-mode resonators
Inventor: ILCHENKO VLADIMIR
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: Tunable optical filters (700) using whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) optical resonators (710) are described. The WGM optical resonator (710) in a filter (700) exhibits an electro-optical effect and hence is tunable by applying a control electrical signal.
Patent CA-2516171-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispenser
Inventor: MCDERMENT IAIN GRIERSON
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: An inhalant dispenser has a cover (3) pivotally carried on a body (6). The cover (3) has a cam arrangement for lifting a junction member (41) against the action of the spring in an inhalant can C. Lifting of the junction member (41) cocks a breath actuated dose release mechanisms. The latter includes a flap (61) in the breath path. The flap (61) is carried on the junction member (41) and is arranged to release a hinged member (48) by action of latches (70) on the flap (61) and sears (591, 592) on the hinged member (48).
Patent CA-2516894-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for image pattern recognition
Inventor: EICHHORN OLE
IPC: H04N19/94
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: Systems and methods for image pattern recognition comprise digital image capture and encoding using vector quantization ("VQ") of the image. A  vocabulary of vectors is built by segmenting images into kernels and creating vectors corresponding to each kernel. Images are encoded by creating a vector index file having indices that point to the vectors stored in the vocabulary.  The vector index file can be used to reconstruct an image by looking up vectors stored in the vocabulary. Pattern recognition of candidate regions of images can be accomplished by correlating image vectors to a pre-trained vocabulary of vector sets comprising vectors that correlate with particular image characteristics. In virtual microscopy, the systems and methods are suitable for rare-event finding, such as detection of micrometastasis clusters, tissue identification, such as locating regions of analysis for immunohistochemical assays, and rapid screening of tissue samples, such as histology sections arranged as tissue microarrays (TMAs).
Patent CA-2517230-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WORTHINGTON JAMES THOMAS ANTHO
IPC: B44C7/02
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A steam stripper (14) is provided with a support comprising a pole (16) comprised of connected sections (17, 18) and (19). The upper sections 17 and (18) are connected by a resilient spring apparatus (23), and the support is connected to a handle (20) of the stripper by a T-shaped rest (22), having a strap (21) for securing the handle to the rest. In one embodiment the support comprises an attachment (42) for a paint roller extension pole (51).
Patent CA-2518000-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions for treating a well penetrating a subterranean formation and uses thereof
Inventor: QU QI
IPC: C09K8/66
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: Fluid producing wells may be treated with a water-in-oil emulsion for the removal or inhibition of unwanted solid particulates, including pipe dope, asphaltenes and paraffins. Such emulsions are of particular applicability in the displacement of oil base drilling muds and/or residues from such muds from producing wells. The water-in-oil emulsions may optionally contain a dispersing agent as well as a surfactant.
Patent CA-2518930-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YVIN JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: A01N43/16
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet :1 'utilisation des oligomères de xanthane de préférence de degré de polymérisation de 1 à 30, dans les procédés de stimulation des défenses naturelles des plantes, notamment des monocotylédon es et en particulier des céréales dont plus particulièrement le blé et des dicotylédones, notamment de la vigne, du tabac, de la pomme de terre et de l a tomate.
Patent CA-2519085-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUIGON PETER
IPC: B25B13/50
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A holding apparatus and method for installing a first threaded end of a pipe fitting onto a pipe, where the first threaded end has a first thread axis, and the pipe fitting has a second threaded end with a second thread axis oriented at an angle of less than 180 degrees with respect to the first thread axis. A holder engages the pipe fitting such that the first threaded end extends from an open end of the holder, and a wrench head is fixed to the holder opposite the open end and is rotated by a wrench about a head axis. The wrench head and holder are configured such that when the pipe fitting is engaged in the holder, the head axis is aligned with the first thread axis and rotating the wrench head about the head axis rotates the pipe fitting about the first thread axis.
Patent CA-2522567-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SODERSTROM MATTHEW DEAN
IPC: C22B15/00
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A solvent extraction composition is comprised of one or more orthohydroxyarylaldoximes and one or more othohydroxyarylketoximes, and one or more equilibrium modifiers in an amount providing a degree of modification o f the orthohydroxyarylaldoximes from about 0.2 to 0.61
Patent CA-2525137-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEININGER JUERGEN
IPC: C08G69/02
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide, the main chain thereof containing a chemically bonded amine selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-1,5-diaminopentane and 1-amino-2-R-cyclopent-1-ene, wherein R represents a functional group that can react with an amino group to form an amide group.  The invention also relates to a method for producing one such polyamide, and to fibres, films and moulded bodies containing the same.
Patent CA-2526231-A1 (CA)
Title: A micro-electro-mechanical two dimensional mirror with articulated suspension structures for high fill factor arrays
Inventor: HNATIW ALAN
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: The invention provides a micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) mirror device, comprising: a mirror having a 2-dimensional rotational articulated hinge at a first end, and having a 1-dimensional rotational articulated hinge at a second end opposite the first end; a movable cantilever connected to the mirror through the 1-dimensional rotational articulated hinge; a support structure connected to the mirror through the 2-dimensional rotational articulated hinge and connected to the movable cantilever; whereby movement of said movable cantilever causes rotation of the mirror in a first axis of rotation, and the mirror is also rotatable about a second torsional axis of rotation perpendicular to said first axis of rotation.
Patent CA-2527132-A1 (CA)
Title: Benzopyran derivatives substituted with a thioxobenzoxazole derivative, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, their preparations and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Inventor: HWANG SUN KYUNG
IPC: C07D413/04
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to benzopyran derivatives substituted with a thioxobenzoxazole derivative, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for preparing the same and a pharmarceutical composition containing the above as an effective ingredient. Benzopyran derivatives substituted with thioxobenzoxazole derivatives, represented in <Formula 1>, have the function of protecting heart from ischemia-reperfusion both in vivo and in vitro, so that a pharmaceutical composition containing benzopyran derivatives substituted with thioxobenzoxoazole derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of the present invention as an effective ingredient can be effectively used for the protection of tissues influenced by ischemia-reperfusion, for example, for the protection of heart, nervous cells, brain, retinal cells, storage organs, etc, and for the treatment of diseases caused by ischemia-reperfusion.
Patent CA-2529568-A1 (CA)
Title: Locking device for switch blades with adaptable profiles
Inventor: STEINMANN MARKUS
IPC: B61L5/10
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100, 130) for displacing a switch blade (106, 142 ) between a position on a stock rail (14, 144) and a position at a distance from the stock rail (14, 144), said device comprising the following components: a) a locking bearing (104, 134) which is coupled to the switch blade (106, 142) and connected to a locking catch (10) by means of an axle (4), and b) a locking rod (18) that guides the locking catch (10) against a locking support (102, 132) coupled to the stock rail (14, 144), locks the locking catch to the support, and then unlocks the same and guides it away from said locking support (102, 132). According to the invention, c) the locking support (102, 132) is positioned on the side of the stock rail (14, 144) opposed to the switch blade (106, 142), and is connected to a thrust bearing (110, 148) that is arranged on a fixed superstructure component (136, 140), and/or d) the locking bearing (104, 134) is arranged on a component (118, 135) that at least partially follows the displacement, and the displacement motion is transferred from the locking bearing (104, 134) to the switch blade (106, 142) by means of a displaceable push rod (120, 156).
Patent CA-2529940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEUNG TIN-TACK P
IPC: B01J27/12
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: This invention relates to acetylene removal catalysts and their use in the hydrogenating of highly unsaturated hydrocarbons to less unsaturated hydrocarbons in an olefin rich hydrocarbon stream in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst composition under conditions effective to convert said highly unsaturated hydrocarbon to a less unsaturated hydrocarbon. Said catalyst composition comprises palladium, silver, potassium, and an inorganic support material, wherein the catalyst composition contains less than about 0.3 weight % potassium. In the presence of sulfur-containing impurities, the catalysts of the present invention yield a much smaller increase in T1 (cleanup temperature) and higher ethylene selectivity is achieved.
Patent CA-2531242-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of altering cell properties by administering rna
Inventor: RAY STEPHEN
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: The invention relates to the alteration of cell properties using RNA  molecules. In particular, it relates to the alteration of the ability of cells to mobilise, migrate, integrate, proliferate and/or differentiate. For example, it relates to the induction of differentiation of stem cells, including the acquisition of the ability to migrate, integrate, and proliferate. It also relates to the induction of in vivo stem cell mobilisation, migration, integration, proliferation and/or differentiation.  Accordingly, it relates to the promotion of stem cell-mediated functional repair. The invention also relates to the reversal of differentiation of differentiated cells. All these effects may be effected by providing isolated RNA comprising a RNA sequence extractable from cells comprising the desired cell type(s) to a population of cells under conditions whereby the alteration of the cell property is achieved.
Patent CA-2532230-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for packing disposable objects into an elongated tube of flexible material
Inventor: MORAND MICHEL
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: An apparatus for packing disposable objects or material into an elongated tube of flexible material. The apparatus defines a bin having a holder adapted to receive a cassette of flexible unfoldable material. A closing mechanism is positioned below the holder. The closing mechanism includes first and second portions. The second portion is biased in a closed position against the first.      The second portion has a receiving surface and is slidable from the closed position to an open position through the application of a substantially downward force against the receiving surface and is slidable from the open position to the closed position under the action of a biasing force. The closing mechanism in the open position defines a passage between a top opening of the bin and a bottom portion of the enclosure, and in the closed position closes the passage.
Patent CA-2532689-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHENG XU
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: Système pour analyser l'impact du fonctionnement de souffleurs de suie dans la section de transfert thermique d'une centrale électrique; ce système détermine une séquence influant sur la température de la vapeur et calcule un signal de régulation par commande prédictive à envoyer à un système de régulation de la température de la vapeur de la section de transfert thermique. Ce système commande un groupe de souffleurs de suie pendant un certain nombre de reprises et recueille des données quantitatives concernant la température de la vapeur pendant et après chaque opération de soufflage de suie. Un programme informatique du système analyse les données quantitatives, génère un certain nombre de paramètres statistiques pour l'évaluation des effets de l'utilisation des souffleurs de suie en fonction d'une séquence donnée de la température de la vapeur, puis détermine si la séquence donnée influe sur la température de la vapeur. Par la suite, le système détermine un signal de commande prédictive à envoyer au système de régulation de la température de la vapeur utilisé par la section de transfert thermique afin de contrer tout effet négatif résultant du soufflage de la suie.
Patent CA-2533519-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POULIN JEFFREY S
IPC: B07C3/14
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: Provided is a method of reducing postal revenue losses associated with the processing and delivery of international mail pieces. Algorithmically-resolved image data associated with a mail piece is compared to international-mail-services postage data and a determination is rendered, based on the comparison, as to whether any postage indicated as paid is sufficient to further process the mail piece in accordance with the level of delivery service requested. In various aspects, an attempt to algorithmically ascertain the identity of the sender is undertaken for purposes of automated charge assessment relative to a mail piece for which it is determined that insufficient postage has been tendered. In accordance with alternative aspects, if the sender identity cannot be ascertained, the mail piece is variously (i) rejected for manual handling or (ii) routed for automated sortation and delivery in accordance with a "downgraded" delivery service level for which the amount paid is adequate.
Patent CA-2534056-A1 (CA)
Title: Calcium carbonate granulation
Inventor: LEVIN RAYA
IPC: C01F11/18
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. T he disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet size upon compression than previously available.
Patent CA-2534154-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring corporate governance compliance
Inventor: JOFRE OSCAR A
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A method of monitoring or assisting in compliance by corporations and similar entities with various governance requirements using an independent third party information system. Entities who are users of the system enter or update entity data associated with the entity, shareholders, directors or other parties associated therewith for storage in a entity database in a computer memory. A rules database contains compliance rules codifying the internal or external governance controls applicable to the entity in question and can trigger certain events including the creation of alerts or information to users or subscribers of the system, or the conduct of other specific tasks, based on the specific entity data uploaded to the entity database. The independent nature of the system provides a level of comfort for parties relying on the data contained within the entity database. Apparatus for the implementation of the method is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2535505-A1 (CA)
Title: Computer system and method for audibly instructing a user
Inventor: MARGGRAFF JAMES
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A method for audibly instructing a user to interact with a function. A function is associated with a user-written selectable item. The user-written selectable item is recognized on a surface. In response to recognizing the user-written selectable item, a first instructional message related to the operation of the function is audibly rendered without requiring further interaction from the user.
Patent CA-2535851-A1 (CA)
Title: Mixing drum blade support
Inventor: KHOURI ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: B28C5/08
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A heavy duty rotary concrete mixing drum (16) for coupling to a vehicle (10) having a powered drivetrain (18) for rotating the drum comprises a wall and at least one projection (32). The wall (33) includes an inner surface (34) defining a volume and an outer surface (36). The at least one projection is coupled to the wall and extends from the inner surface of the wall. The projection includes a body and a support member (48) disposed within the body.