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Patent CA-2496949-A1 (CA)
Title: Center seeking suspension system
Inventor: PLATNER DAVID K
IPC: B60G17/08
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A suspension system includes a fluid strut, an accumulator and a reservoir.  The accumulator and reservoir are in fluid communication with the fluid strut through an accumulator valve and a reservoir valve respectively. A fluid pump pressurizes the accumulator with an incompressible fluid stored in the reservoir. A piston valve is located within a piston to selectively permit fluid communication between a high pressure side and a low pressure side of the piston. A controller operates each valve and the fluid pump to control flow of the incompressible fluid within the fluid strut to obtain an infinitely variable self centering suspension system.
Patent CA-2498345-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for separating molecules
Inventor: SIMPSON DANIEL J
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the separation o f metals or molecules such as polypeptides, nucleic acids, or endotoxins using a metal-modified solid support. The metals or molecules are isolated from a starting material using the modified solid supports of the invention. Also provided by the invention are kits that can be used in connection with the inventive methods.
Patent CA-2498640-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COUCH JOHN H
IPC: B60S1/04
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A wiper system (10a-10f) for use with a windshield (106) is provided and includes a wiper arm (12) having a first and second end. The first end of the wiper arm includes a reaction surface (99, 128, 146, 155) disposed thereon while the second end includes a wiper blade biased into engagement with the windshield. In addition, a drive motor (70) is fixedly attached to the first end of the wiper arm, whereby the drive motor includes a drive shaft (72) operable to pivot the wiper arm across the windshield. A separator assembly is further provided and is supported by the drive shaft. The separator assembly is disposed within the arm and is operable to react against the reaction surface of the arm to selectively lift the wiper arm from engagement with the windshield.
Patent CA-2500071-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple capillary sensor analysis system
Inventor: MARQUANT MICHAEL
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a capillary sensor analysis system for analyzing a body fluid o f humans or animals, comprising capillary sensors that are provided with a capillary duct which is enclosed by at least two wall parts and contains reagents, and an evaluation device (2) which is provided with a capillary sensor holder (23) in order to place a capillary sensor (14) in a measuring position (22) so as to perform an analysis such that the inlet port (13) thereof is accessible for bringing a sample liquid that is to be analyzed in to contact therewith, the sample liquid penetrating into and filling the capillary duct due to capillary forces. The capillary sensors are embodied a s multiple capillary sensor strips (3) having a plurality of capillary sensors (14) that are disposed one behind another. A multiple capillary sensor strip (3) is guided and held within the capillary sensor holder (23) of the evaluation device (2) such that one capillary sensor (14) of the strip (3) i s located in the measuring position (22) and the inlet port (13) thereof is accessible so as to be brought into contact with sample liquid (19) while th e multiple capillary sensor strip (3) is movable within the evaluation device in such a way that successive capillary sensors of the multiple capillary senso r strip (3) are conveyed into the measuring position (22).
Patent CA-2500386-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOPPELT PASCAL
IPC: C07F1/08
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: The invention concerns novel copper (I) or silver (I) complexes and their use for gas-phase chemical deposition of metal copper or silver almost free of impurities.
Patent CA-2500753-A1 (CA)
Title: Turbine components with thermal barrier coatings
Inventor: WARRIER SUNIL GOVINDA
IPC: C09D7/80
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A turbine component has a substrate formed from a ceramic material selected from the group consisting of a monolithic ceramic material and a composite ceramic material and a thermal barrier coating bonded to the substrate. In one embodiment, the ceramic material forming the substrate is selected from the group of silicon nitride and self-reinforced silicon nitride. In another embodiment, the ceramic material forming the substrate is selected from the group consisting of a silicon carbide-silicon carbide material and a carbon-carbon material. At least one bond coat layer may be interposed between the substrate and the thermal barrier coating.
Patent CA-2503364-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et kit de detection d'antigenes
Inventor: HVALA KATIA LAURE
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé destiné à la détection d'un antigène, l'antigène étant mis en présence d'un hydroxyde d'aluminium, et ensembles comprenant des instructions et des composants destinés à la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé.
Patent CA-2504578-A1 (CA)
Title: Force transfer apparatus to assist release of loaded member
Inventor: READ DENNIS M JR
IPC: F16L/
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: A completion assembly having a force transfer apparatus to assist in the release of a loaded member.
Patent CA-2505360-A1 (CA)
Title: Detergent supply system for a self-cleaning kitchen hood
Inventor: CHEN PO-CHANG
IPC: B08B15/00
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A detergent supply system for a kitchen hood has a mounting case (10) perpendicularly attached to the kitchen hood, a detergent dispenser (20) with a pump (22), a wastewater collector (30) and a detergent reservoir (40) mounted higher than the detergent dispenser (20) is mounted. By mounting the detergent dispenser (20), wastewater collector (30) and the detergent reservoir (40) inside the mounting case, the detergent supply system can be conveniently attached to a self-cleaning kitchen hood.
Patent CA-2508472-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCLEAN MICHAEL E
IPC: B41F27/10
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: A gapless printing system includes a cylinder assembly and a printing sleeve . The cylinder assembly includes a compressible layer (108) located between an inner shell (106) and an outer shell (110). A support carrier (116) is coupl ed to the inner shell about each of the first and second end portions (118,120) and is adapted such that the cylinder assembly is mountable in a printing press. A printing sleeve is removably attachable to the cylinder assembly by installing the printing sleeve over the outer shell such that when the printing sleeve is mounted on the cylinder assembly, lateral and rotational motion of the printing sleeve with respect to the cylinder assembly is prevented.
Patent CA-2508935-A1 (CA)
Title: Vacuum assisted surgical stapler
Inventor: JANKOWSKI BRUCE
IPC: A61B17/30
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus having a vacuum device associated therewith is disclosed. The vacuum device may be removable, fixedly secured thereto, or incorporated into the surgical stapling apparatus. The vacuum device may include a resilient band and vacuum tube secured to the shell assembly or body portion of the surgical stapling apparatus. Alternately, a vacuum chamber may be secured about the shell assembly and/or body portion of the stapling apparatus. In addition, one or more vacuum tubes may be positioned in the vacuum chamber. The vacuum tubes, preferably, extend into the shell assembly and are movable between non~deployed and deployed positions such that a distal end of each tube can be selectively positioned at multiple positions between the shell assembly and an anvil. The vacuum tubes can be formed of a shape-memory material such that the tubes point radially outwardly of the shell assembly when the tubes are in the deployed position.
Patent CA-2511206-A1 (CA)
Title: System for portable franking services
Inventor: MATTERN JAMES M
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A system for providing portable franking services includes one or more portable franking devices, a network, and a postage meter connected to the one or more portable franking devices through the network. The postage meter includes a communication port for detecting the portable franking device and for loading fund information into the portable franking device. The system mar also include one or more postal infrastructure data centers, where the meter establishes a connection with one of the postal infrastructure data centers depending on the location of the meter.
Patent CA-2512307-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERSON FRED
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A lamp, and a method of assembling the lamp, includes a heat sink, a heat conductive post extended longitudinally from the heat sink where the post has longitudinal faces that each has a longitudinally extending slot therein, a metal clad circuit board slid into each slot so that each circuit board is in thermal communication with the post where each circuit board has an exterior surface with an LED  thereon, and a cap on top of the post where the cap abuts lateral end surfaces of the circuit boards. The cap may hold the circuit boards in their respective slots.
Patent CA-2512771-A1 (CA)
Title: Products comprising a sheet and a wax dispersion
Inventor: SANS ANNE
IPC: A61K8/37
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: This invention concerns products for cleansing and other applications that comprise a sheet of absorbent material, in particular of non-woven material, such as a wipe, to which are applied a wax dispersion and an aqueous phase.  The invention further concerns the manufacture and use of such products.
Patent CA-2514861-A1 (CA)
Title: Two piece button assembly for circuit interrupting device with reset lockout
Inventor: RICHTER JAMES
IPC: H01H83/04
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: A manually operated test member for a resettable circuit interrupting device for determining if the circuit interrupting device is operating properly. The test member comprises a button and a support member. The support member is adapted to receive a trunnion and comprises holding and locating means which enables it to be accurately located on a mounting strap of the circuit interrupting device. The button of the test member supports trunnion means adapted to be rotatably received by the support member.
Patent CA-2515355-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptive optic lens system and method of use
Inventor: SHADDUCK JOHN H
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A lens for correcting human vision, for example an IOL, contact lens or corneal inlay or onlay, that carries and interior phase or layer comprising a pattern of individual transparent adaptive displacement structures. In one embodiment, the displacement structures are actuated by a shape memory polymer (SMP) material or other polymer that is adjustable in shape in response to applied energy. The SMP can be designed to be selectively adjustable in volumetric dimension, modulus of elasticity and/or permeability. The adaptive optic means of the invention can he used to create highly localized surface corrections in the lens to correct higher order aberrations-which types of surfaces cannot be fabricated into and IOL and then implanted. The system of displacement structures also can provide spherical corrections in the lens.
Patent CA-2516083-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated reconfigurable wall system
Inventor: SMED MOGENS
IPC: E04B2/82
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: A movable reconfigurable wall system having at least one module having a front and rear surface, the at least one module having: vertical end frames disposed at least at its side edges, each the vertical end frame having a vertically extending flange directed toward the front surface and a vertically extending flange directed toward the rear surface; a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between the pair of vertical end frames; and an aesthetic surface affixed to the stringers; and a removable connecting strip, the connecting strip adapted to affix about one of the two flanges on one of the vertical end frames and join the one of the two flanges to a corresponding flange on one of a second module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim or a connection post.
Patent CA-2517938-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIMBROUGH MAHLON DANNY
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1999-09-08
Abstract: An improved digital loop carrier system for transporting voice and DSL data signals in the local loop. The digital loop carrier system includes a remote digital terminal having an interface terminal, a common equipment shelf for interfacing digital voice signals to the central office switch, and a plurality of copper shelves coupled to the common shelf for holding voice line-cards that convert digital voice signals into analog voice signals (and vice versa) for transport to customer premises. At least one copper shelf is configured to include an auxiliary packet data bus for connecting combination voice/DSL line-cards and at least one data uplink card. The data uplink card is coupled to the interface terminal to enable DSL data transport without impacting digital voice capabilities through the common equipment. Also disclosed is an optional Ethernet switch in the remote digital terminal for concentrating multiple DSL signals prior to transport back to the central office.
Patent CA-2518769-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and process for dose-guided radiotherapy
Inventor: FALKENSTEIN PAUL
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for dose-guided radiotherapy for a patient (P) having an identified radiotherapy target utilizes a radiation detecting array (R) of radiation-sensitive dosimeters for the real-time remote measurement of radiotherapy at the radiation detecting array (R). The radiation detecting array is positioned within the patient's (P) body along the treatment path before or after the identified radiotherapy target or the device may be positioned beyond the patient (P) to measure transit dose. A radiation source (A) for emitting radiation for radiotherapy along a treatment path through the patient (P) to the identified radiotherapy target is utilized. The method includes generating a predicted dose pattern of radiation at the placed radiation detecting array (R). The predicted dose pattern assumes an on-target radiation source (A) emitting the radiotherapy beam along the treatment path through the patient (P) to the identified radiotherapy target. Gating of the radiation source (A) can occur responsive to the comparing of the predicted dose pattern of radiation to the real-time dose pattern at the radiation detecting array (R). Radiation intensity can vary between low levels to a treatment level responsive to coincidence of the predicted dose pattern of radiation to the real-time dose pattern at the radiation detecting array (R).
Patent CA-2524782-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiplexed multitarget screening method
Inventor: BENNETT TERESA A
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems for multiplexed multitarget screening of cell populations having one or more wild type or mutated ligand targets and measuring cell responses to ligands using high throughput screening techniques, including flow cytometry (FCM). The method includes the steps of:  1) developing cell populations to be screened; 2) staining cell populations using one or more fluorochromes to yield a distinct excitation/emission signature for each cell population; 3) combining labelled cell populations into a single mixed suspension; 4) analyzing populations to resolve them on the basis of their unique signature; and 5) resolving individual populations and deconvoluting data to extract meaningful information about populations.
Patent CA-2534098-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MERCE VIDAL RAMON
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: The present invention refers to new sulfonamide derivatives, of general formula (la, lb, 1c), optionally in form of one of their stereoisomers, preferably enantiomers or diastereomers, their racemate, or in form of a mixture of at least two of their stereoisomers, preferably enantiomers or diastereomers, in any mixing ratio, or their salt thereof s, preferably the corresponding, physiologically acceptable salt thereofs, or corresponding solvate thereofs; to the processes for their preparation, to their application as medicaments in human and/or veterinary therapeutics, and to the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent CA-2534381-A1 (CA)
Title: Footwear and insole therefor
Inventor: CANVIN LORNE
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: An article of footwear is provided in which the footbed is formed from a shoe last which is considerably thicker at the metatarsal region than conventional footwear permitting a much thicker insole to be received within the footbed.  The thicker insole of a 3/8 " or greater throughout permits a range of different durometers of material to be used to ensure that maximum compression of the material is not reached through a stepping motion of a user of the footwear. A metatarsal insert and a combined heel and arch insert are received within respective cavities in a body of the insole so that durometers of the heel, arch and metatarsal region of the insole can be customized to a particular user's needs. The combined effect of the resulting thicker insole and varying durometers of the inserts therein results in a users applied weight being substantially evenly distributed across an entire footprint of the footwear during a stepping motion.
Patent CA-2534562-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARBER VICTOR JASON
IPC: C08F110/02
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic structures wherein the inner sealant layer of said structure comprises a polyethylene having a density from about 0.88 to about 0.96 and wherein the polyethylene is processed at a temperature ranging from about 150~F to about 500~F in order to prevent the release of extractable materials. The thermoplastic structures can be used independently to form a flexible packaging film or can be affixed to a second film structure or substrate to form a flexible packaging film. The flexible packaging films can be used for forming containers for the storing and transporting of organoleptic sensitive products.
Patent CA-2534928-A1 (CA)
Title: Current sensor
Inventor: TOBIN THOMAS J
IPC: H01B7/00
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A current sensor for installation on a conductor without breaking the conductor may include an insulating base having a conductor supporting portion and a conductive coil disposed within an outer surface of the insulating base. A magnetically permeable conductor retaining member includes a portion that passes through the coil and is secured to the insulating base. The retaining member defines a conductor receiving aperture portion with the aperture portion being disposed adjacent the conductor supporting portion of the insulating base. With a conductor positioned within the aperture portion, the conductor is secured by the retaining member to the conductor receiving portion of the insulating base and a substantially continuous permeable path is formed by the conductor retaining member about the conductor.
Patent CA-2538155-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-tuning ultrasonic meter
Inventor: FREUND WILLIAM R
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A method and related ultrasonic meter identify and correct for transit time errors such as peak switch errors. The method includes calculating values fo r a set of diagnostics from measurements of the fluid flow, including transit time measurements. Based on the values for the diagnostics, and whether and how they fall outside of their respective ranges, the meter can identify a variety of problems with the meter or fluid flow, such as whether there has been an intermittent peak switch, a permanent peak switch, or the presence o f noise, velocity pulsation in the fluid flow, temperature stratification, or other problem. In the event there is a problem with the meter, the meter sel f- tunes in order to minimize the chances of the problem happening again.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2538464-A1 (CA)
Title: Zone settling aid and method for producing dry diluted bitumen with reduced losses of asphaltenes
Inventor: LONG YICHENG
IPC: C10C3/02
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: A method includes diluting a bitumen source, such a bitumen froth from a hot water extraction process, with a hydrocarbon diluent such as naphtha, contacting the bitumen with a zone settling aid such as a polyoxyalkylate block polymer, flocculating water and fine solids in the diluted bitumen, separating the flocculated water and fine solids from the solvent-diluted bitumen, and producing dry, clean diluted bitumen.  Preferably, the diluted bitumen will have less than 1.0 wt% water, but most preferably less than 0.7 wt% water. The method may further comprise maintaining the diluted bitumen under conditions that avoid the precipitation of asphaltenes from the bitumen, preferably such that the dry, clean diluted bitumen comprises essentially all, such as greater than 96%, of the asphaltene content from the bitumen source. Counter-current flow may be performed in a series of zone settling stages, such as with gravity settling.
Patent CA-2538542-A1 (CA)
Title: A breast diagnostic apparatus for fused spect, pet, x-ray ct, and optical surface imaging of breast cancer
Inventor: MILLIFF MICHAEL E
IPC: G01T1/164
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A new method of breast imaging to improve the detection of cancer during early stages of development is disclosed. The system combines molecular images of radioisotope uptake in cancerous cells with three dimensional high resolution single photon emission computed tomography (SPECK, positron emission tomography (PET), x-ray computed tomography (CT) and optical reflectance and emission (ORE) images of the breast. The system acquires data from nuclear isotopes within the breast and processes the data into three dimensional molecular tomographic images of cancerous cellular activity, morphological three dimensional x-ray density tomographic images and three dimensional optical surface images. These three sets of images or data are then combined to provide information as to the sensitivity and specificity as to the type of cancer present, three dimensional information as to the physical location of the cancer and reference information for radiologists, surgeons, oncologists and patients in order to plan stereo-tactic biopsy, minimally invasive surgery and image guided therapy, if necessary.
Patent CA-2541886-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHENK BEAT
IPC: A61B17/66
Filed: 1999-09-28
Abstract: A distractor for separating adjacent elements, such as vertebrae. The distractor preferably has a scissors-type distracting mechanism, either in a simple scissors or double-acting scissors configuration. Additionally, one or more of the blades, distracting mechanism, and handles are offset with respect to the other to facilitate visualization and to increase the space available for an implant holder. The blades are configured to enhance versatility of the distractor. In a first embodiment, the blades are removable from the jaws of the distractor such that different blades may be used depending on the patient and situation with which the distractor is to be used. In a second embodiment, curved portions are provided between the blades and jaws such that the blades are offset from the jaws in a smooth transition which does not expose sharp edges to the internal organs or vasculature of the patient. In a third embodiment, a pair of blades is provided on each jaw such that an implant may be inserted between the spaced apart blades without having a blade engage an external blade- receiving slot in the implant.
Patent CA-2542311-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: An articulated device for advancing a medical implant along a catheter comprises a plurality of segments (1, 12) arranged one after the other in line, each segment being hingeably connected to a single adjacent segment if it is at the end of the line and otherwise to two adjacent segments, whereby a medical implant mounted at one end of the device can be advanced through a catheter by pushing on the other end of the device, the hinged connections allowing the device to follow a curved path through the catheter.