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Patent CA-2530854-A1 (CA)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: CONNELY ALBERT LOUIS
IPC: A63B21/075
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A weigtlifting apparatus consistent with certain embodiments fo the present invention has a bar (108) having a first and a second opposing end. A weight (104) having a central aperture is dimensioned so taht the bar can be passed through the aperture. The bar (108) has an end cap (112) having an outer dimension larger than that of the bar (108) and the aperture, with the end cap being situated adjacent the first end of the bar (108). A clamp (116) secures the weight (104) to the bar (108) adjacent the end cap (112). An aperture through the bar (108) adjacent the second end of the bar (108) is provided for either pivoal or direct attachment of a gripping plate (140). The gripping plate (140) may be round, elliptical, continuously variable diameter, or irregular or other shapes. The gripping plate (140) may be firm and flexible and have weights built into the gripping plate (140) itself.
Patent CA-2534519-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for continuous sweeping and separation of multiple seismic vibrators
Inventor: JOHNSON MARVIN L
IPC: G01V1/02
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A method for simultaneously operating multiple seismic vibrators using continuous sweeps (little or no ~listening~ time between seeps) for each vibrator, and recovering the separated seismic responses for each vibrator with the earth signature removed. Each vibrator is given a unique, continuous pilot signal. The earth response to the motion of each vibrator is measured or estimated. The vibrator motion records for each vibrator and the combined seismic data record for all the vibrators are parsed into separate shorter records. The shorter records are then used to form a system of simultaneous linear equations in the Fourier transform domain, following the HFVS method of Sallas and Allen. The equations are then solved for the separated earth responses.
Patent CA-2534922-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition comprising a zeolite compound for treatment of diseases
Inventor: PORTNEY MICAH S
IPC: A61K33/08
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a zeolite useful for treating multiple conditions. The zeolite is normally present in a weight percent of about 50-95%. Optionally, one or more other ingredients are present in the composition. Such supplemental ingredients may include one or more of calcium, vitamin B- 12, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, folate, pantothenic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, boron, iodine, manganese, selenium, copper, chromium, omega 3 or omega 6 fatty acids. Calcium is normally present in a weight percent of about 3-50%. Vitamin B-12 may be present in a weight percent of about 1-5%. The zeolite is normally a clinoptilolite zeolite or a heulandite zeolite, and it is usually present in the composition as a powder having an average particle size of about 1 to 2000 microns, often about 500 microns. The compositions described herein are useful for preventing or treating a disease such as the hangover effect of alcohol, diarrhea, heartburn, gastrointestinal disease, toxic poisoning, influenza, and the common cold. The compositions are further useful for detoxifying an organism or a biological sample.
Patent CA-2535773-A1 (CA)
Title: Needle protection assembly
Inventor: HAURI MARIUS
IPC: A61M5/158
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A needle protection assembly has a needle hub with a proximal portion and a distal portion. Two sets of spaced apart flanges extend transversely from the proximal portion of the needle hub. A number of arms extend transversely from the distal portion of the needle hub for forming at least one catch and at least one slot. A collar to which a needle protection housing is attached has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the collar has, at its inner surface, a number of protrusions that are fitted within the space defined by the two sets of flanges, when the collar is press-fitted to the needle hub. The distal end of the collar has a number of fingers or retainers that are used to grasp and removably couple a needle sheath. The needle sheath covers the needle that extends from the distal end of the needle hub before use. The coupling of the needle sheath to the distal end of the collar is such that the needle sheath could not be dislodged accidentally during shipment, and yet can be removed by the application of a predetermined force. Once the needle sheath is removed, the needle that is attached to the distal end of the needle hub may be used. A needle protection housing is piv otally connected to the collar, and is pivoted to cover the needle after use. A channel or opening in the protective housing through which the needle passes is formed by a pair of lips that extend longitudinally along the length of the housing. The lips each are progressively angled toward the interior of the housing and are designed to guide the needle into the housing in a smooth fashion. A spline is provided inside the housing. Once the housing fully covers the needle, the housing may be rotated to cause the spline to coact against a catch at the distal portion of the needle hub to thereby remove the needle hub from the luer end of a syringe.
Patent CA-2536261-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de communication sans fil a acces multiples faisant appel a une configuration multisecteurs
Inventor: LAROIA RAJIV
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et un dispositif de régulation de puissance destinés à une cellule sectorisée d'un système de communication à multiplexage fréquentiel optique (OFDM). Chaque secteur d'une cellule utilise les mêmes fréquences et les mêmes temps d'émission, et il est synchronisé avec les autres secteurs de la cellule en termes des fréquences de tonalité utilisées à un moment donné quelconque, et de temps de transmission des symboles. Des tonalités sont attribuées aux canaux de chaque cellule de la même manière de sorte que chaque canal d'un secteur possède un canal correspondant dans un autre secteur. Les différences de puissance entre les canaux de différents secteurs sont maintenues dans des limites présélectionnées. Des niveaux de puissance différents sont attribués aux différents canaux dans un cellule. L'attribution des terminaux sans fil aux différents canaux est effectuée en fonction d'un retour d'information concernant les canaux. Les terminaux sans fil dont l'état de canal laisse à désirer sont attribués à des canaux d'une puissance plus élevée que les terminaux sans fil présentant un état de canal satisfaisant. Les canaux de puissance plus faible comportent souvent davantage de tonalités par temps de symbole que les canaux à puissance élevée.
Patent CA-2536751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEDAT JOELLE
IPC: C08G64/14
Filed: 2004-09-04
Abstract: The invention relates to highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonates based on dialkyl- or diarylcarbonates or phosgene, diphosgene or triphosgene and aliphatic and aromatic diols or polyols. The invention also relates to a method for producing the same and to their use in the production of printing inks.
Patent CA-2536766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCGOWAN KENNETH A
IPC: C04B28/06
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: The present invention provides for a refractory aggregate composition comprising an improved calcium aluminate clinker having the formula CnAx wherein C is calcium oxide and A is aluminum oxide, wherein n is an integer from about 1 to about 12, wherein x is an integer from about 1 to about 24, and wherein said clinker has less less than about fifty weight percent C12A7.  Analogs, derivatives and hydrates of the improved calcium aluminate clinker are provided. A refractory composition and a sprayable refractory composition are disclosed comprising the improved calcium aluminate clinker.
Patent CA-2538522-A1 (CA)
Title: Silver-containing thermoelectric compounds
Inventor: KANATZIDIS MERCOURI
IPC: H01L35/14
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A thermoelectric material of the general formula Ag 1-XM m M'Q 2+m , wherein M  is selected from the group consisting of Pb, Sn, Ca, Sr, Ba, divalent transition metals, and combinations thereof; M' is selected from the group consisting of Bi, Sb, and combinations thereof; Q is selected from the group consisting of Se, Te, S, and combinations thereof; 8 <= m <= 24; and 0.01 <= x <= 0.7. In embodiments of the invention, the compositions exhibit n-type semiconductor properties. In preferred embodiments, x is from 0.1 to 0.3, and m is from 10 to 18. The compositions may be synthesized by adding stoichiometric amounts of starting materials comprising Ag, M, M', and Q to a reaction vessel, heating the starting materials to a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to melt the materials, and cooling the reaction product at a controlled rate of cooling.
Patent CA-2539452-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for analysis of target analytes
Inventor: DANIELZADEH ROBERT
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for analyzing a sample for the presence or absence of one or more target analytes.
Patent CA-2540124-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrochemical display device
Inventor: SCHUMACHER KNUT
IPC: G02F1/17
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: An electrochemical display device capable of irreversibly switching from a first indicating state to a second indicating state comprises a substrate (12) having an electrically insulating surface (16), and a first electrode (30) located on at least a part of said surface (16) of said substrate (12), wherein said substrate (12), at least within said part of its surface (16) is light-transmissive, the transmissivity of the combination of said substrate (12) and said first electrode (30) being less than that of said part of said substrate (12). Furthermore, the electrochemical display device comprises a second electrode (32), and an electrolytic liquid (28) arranged between and in electrical contact with said first and second electrodes (30,32), wherein, upon application of an electrical voltage to said first and second electrodes (30,32), material of said first electrode (30) dissolves into said electrolytic liquid (28) exposing at least partially said substrate (12) thereby switching from the first indicating state to the second indicating state.
Patent CA-2540243-A1 (CA)
Title: Imidazopyridine-derivatives as inducible no-synthase inhibitors
Inventor: ULRICH WOLF-RUEDIGER
IPC: A61K31/437
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: The compounds of formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and A have the meanings as given in the description are novel effective iNOS inhibitors.
Patent CA-2540522-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for encoding images using encoding parameters from multiple sources
Inventor: ALASIA THOMAS C
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: An automated method of producing an encoded image for use in authenticating a printed version of a digital document is presented. The method comprises establishing at least one digitized authentication image, receiving at least one user-supplied encoding parameter, and determining at least one non-user-supplied encoding parameter. The method further comprises establishing a first encoding parameter set including the at least one user-supplied encoding parameter and the at least one non-user-supplied encoding parameter. The first encoding parameter set is usable to encode one or more of the at least one digitized authentication image. The method also comprises encoding one or more of the at least one digitized authentication image using the first encoding parameter set to produce a final encoded image.
Patent CA-2540627-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WRIGHT JEREMY HUNTLEY GREET
IPC: G10L15/18
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus, a method, and a machine-readable medium are provided for characterizing differences between two language models. A group of utterances from each of a group of time domains are examined. One of a significant word change or a significant word class change within the plurality of utterances is determined. A first cluster of utterances including a word or a word class corresponding to the one of the significant word change or the significant word class change is generated from the utterances.  A second cluster of utterances not including the word or the word class corresponding to the one of the significant word change or the significant word class change is generated from the utterances.
Patent CA-2542141-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for route discovery within a communication system
Inventor: FONSECA BENEDITO J JR
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A communication system (100) is provided that comprises an overlay communication system and an underlay ad-hoc communication system. Route discovery in the ad-hoc communication system takes place by notifying the overlay communication system of the source and destination nodes. The overlay communication system instructs all base stations between the source and destination nodes to instruct all nodes to participate in route discovery.
Patent CA-2542433-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALLAS SORAYA
IPC: A61K38/25
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for using growth hormone releasing factor analogs of the formula (A), X-GRF Peptide, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for increasing muscle function in a subject. Also disclosed herein are corresponding methods, packages and compositions.
Patent CA-2542861-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIERARD GERALD E
IPC: A61K33/30
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of skin care products and more particularly to topical skin applications containing an imidazole compound and, preferably, a zinc compound for treatment of skin inflammation and/or increased transepidermal water loss associated with non-microbial skin conditions. The present invention may be embodied in creams, lotions, oils, sprays and other typical dosage forms for direct application to the skin.
Patent CA-2545854-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermal protection for lamp ballasts
Inventor: TAIPALE MARK S
IPC: H05B41/392
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: The output current of a ballast is dynamically limited when an over-temperature condition is detected in the ballast according to one of (i) a step function or (ii) a combination of step and continuous functions, so as to reduce the temperature of the ballast while continuing to operate it.
Patent CA-2549678-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PINTSOV LEON A
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: The present invention uses an element of digital data that is created during digital postage mark (DPM) generation process from the digital image of the destination address block. The digital data is included into recoverable portion of the digital signature and imprinted on a mailpiece. During DPM  verification, a representative portion of a destination address block image is retrieved in its original form from the digital signature itself. The retrieved portion of the image then can be compared with the similar digital data obtained from the scanned destination address block obtained during normal mail scanning and processing activities. If the comparison is under a predetermined threshold, then the DPM is declared authentic and the mailpiece can be processed and delivered with confidence. If, on the other hand, the threshold is not met, the DPM is declared a copy or a counterfeit of another DPM and the mailpiece can be subjected to further investigation.
Patent CA-2553026-A1 (CA)
Title: Beveled corner carton with an interlocking separator pad
Inventor: SUTHERLAND ROBERT L
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A carton with bevel corners for carrying cans, or other articles, with has an interlocking separator pad (14) so the cans or articles can be contained in two layers is provided. The carton has two ends, each of which is closed by two side end closures and top and bottom end flaps (30, 34). Each side end closure has an aperture (96) that is interlocked with the end portion of an interlocking separator pad (14). The interlocking of the separator pad (14) with the apertures (96) in the side end closures prevents the pad (14) from shifting as cans are removed from the carton. Both of these embodiments may have a dispenser in the side panel (18, 26) for the removal of cans or articles inside.
Patent CA-2554748-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HASUI AKIHIRO
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: An external preparation for treating painful skin wound which contains, as the active ingredient, acetylsalicylic acid or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof and has an analgesic effect too.
Patent CA-2557029-A1 (CA)
Title: Metal implants
Inventor: TURNER ANDREW DEREK
IPC: A61L27/30
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A metal implant for use in a surgical procedure is provided with a surface layer that is integral with the metal substrate, and which incorporates a biocidal material. The surface layer is grown by anodizing at a voltage between 50 and 150 V, and the biocidal material incorporated in it by ion exchange. This produces a significantly harder surface than anodizing at low voltage, and generates pits containing ion-absorbing material.
Patent CA-2557534-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUTIERREZ NOVELO MANUEL RAFAEL
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for digital decoding MPEG2-compatible 3D stereoscopic video images with their own codification algorithm.  In order to obtain 3D images in a digital video stream, changes have been made to the current MPEG2 decoders by making hardware and software changes in different parts of the decoding process, namely the structures and the video sequence of the video stream are modified in order to include the necessary flags that identify the type of TDVision® technology image at bit level.  Modifications are made in the decoding processes, for instance, while decoding information via software and hardware, in which a double output buffer is activated, a parallel and differences decoding selector is activated, the decompression process is carried out and the image is displayed in the corresponding output buffer; the decoder is programmed via the software in order to receive and decode simultaneously two independent program streams with a TDVision® stereoscopic identifier.
Patent CA-2559776-A1 (CA)
Title: Pallet arrangement for a travelator or equivalent
Inventor: OSSENDORF MARC
IPC: B66B23/12
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a pallet arrangement for a travelator or equivalent, in which arrangement a pallet (1) moving on wheels (3) forms part of the track and which pallet consists of at least a pallet body (2) and at least one surfacing element (5) attached to the body (2). The surfacing element (5) is fastened to the body (2) of the pallet (1) by means of one or more coupling elements (8) provided at least in the surfacing element (5) and a shape-locking groove (10) provided in the body (2) as well as a locking element (13, 14) so that in the locking operation the locking movement and in the releasing operation the releasing movement has been arranged to act on all the coupling elements (8) in the shape-locking groove (10) substantially simultaneously.
Patent CA-2561454-A1 (CA)
Title: Cockpit display system
Inventor: MOORE TIM G
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A cockpit display system has a display, such as a multi-function display (MFD) for displaying a graphical representation of an input device when a sensor senses that an aviator's finger is proximate to the input device. The display graphically depicts in real-time the position of the aviator's finger relative to the buttons of the input device. The aviator's finger can be depicted by an icon, shading or highlighting. When the aviator lightly touches a button, the graphical representation of that button can for example be highlighted, shaded or colored.  Furthermore, when the button is firmly depressed, the graphical representation of that button can change color or shading. The aviator can thus operate any awkwardly located input device by simply reaching toward the input device and then guiding his finger to the correct button by looking at the graphical representation of the input device.
Patent CA-2569017-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing ethers
Inventor: HORI TAKASHI
IPC: C07C43/15
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A method for producing ethers comprises the following steps:   initiating telomerization process of a conjugated diene compound with an hydroxyl compound represented by the following formula (I):     R1OH (I) in the presence of a palladium compound, a tertiary isocyanide represented by the following formula (II):  R2NC (II) , and a base; and adding halfway through the telomerization process a tertiary phosphine represented by the following formula (III):     PR3R4R5 (III) (the respective symbols are defined in the description).
Patent CA-2569493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MESSMAN MICHAEL A
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for supplementing ruminant feeds. The compositions include at least one ingredient that has an enhanced histidine content. This ingredient commonly is derived from a non-animal source. The methods include feeding ruminants feed compositions that include the ingredient to improve milk production.
Patent CA-2570135-A1 (CA)
Title: Cationic polymers containing 2-hydrocyethyl-methacrylic as promoters for asa sizing
Inventor: PROVERB ROBERT
IPC: C08F220/56
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: The invention relates to polymers useful as a papermaking additives. The invention also relates to methods for making and using such additives.
Patent CA-2570225-A1 (CA)
Title: Drilling rig and vibration dampening support frame
Inventor: JONES JERRY
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A drill rig includes a carrier platform and a drilling unit carried by the carrier platform. The drilling unit includes a support frame pivotally mounted on the carrier platform, a slider frame slidably mounted upon and surrounding the support frame, a drilling support mechanism mounted on the slider frame, a drill portion rotatable relative to said drilling support mechanism, and a power means for effecting rotation of the drill portion. When a drilling operation is to be effected, the support frame is pivotally moved to assume a substantially vertical position, and the slider frame is slidably moved along the support frame to an operative position for effecting a drilling operation. The support frame comprises two main tower beams partially covered in HDPE plastic, and the slider frame which surrounds the support frame comprises plates positioned on the top and bottom of the tower beams, with inside and outside joiner plates encasing the sides of the support frame. Each of these plates are covered with HDPE plastic on the surface which contacts the support frame. In this manner, vibration from the drilling operation is substantially reduced.
Patent CA-2570675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLMSTEAD RICHARD TY
IPC: A61F9/01
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A system and method for determining and monitoring a laser ablation volume of a cornea. The method includes sampling a beam of laser shots from a pulsed treatment laser as a reference portion. A fluence distribution of the beam reference portion is measured, and a laser beam characteristic is calculated from the measured fluence distribution. A system for determining and monitoring a laser ablation volume of a cornea includes a beamsplitter that is positioned to split a beam of laser shots from a pulsed treatment laser into a corneal portion and a reference portion. Devices are provided for measuring a fluence distribution of the beam reference portion and for calculating an ablation volume per laser shot from the measured fluence distribution.