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Patent CA-2565854-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate having a defined particle size
Inventor: GUTMAN DANIELLA
IPC: C07D403/06
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate particles in which at least about 70% of the particles have a particle size of less than 250 ~m, comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a solution comprising ondansetron hydrochloride and water; and (b) adding the solution into a precipitation medium which comprises a water-miscible nonsolvent for ondansetron hydrochloride, while maintaining the resulting mixture at a temperature of about 40~C or less.
Patent CA-2566285-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COUVILLON LUCIEN A JR
IPC: A61B1/04
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: A system, device and method for serializing and authorizing a single use imaging device (120) are provided. In one embodiment, the invention provides a single use imaging device comprising a memory having a stored code that includes a unique serial identifier. In another embodiment, the invention provides a system for authorizing a single use imaging device comprising a single use imaging device with an image of a verification object (410) that includes a serial identifier (400) uniquely associated with the device, a control unit (200) capable of electronically receiving the verification object image, a decoder capable of extracting a serial identifier from the verification object image, a database of authorized serial identifiers, and means for determining if the single use imaging device is authorized.
Patent CA-2567888-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de realisation d'une lechette de labyrinthe d'etancheite, piece thermomecanique et turbomachine comprenant une telle lechette
Inventor: MONS CLAUDE
IPC: F01D11/12
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: Selon ce procédé, on fournit un support présentant une base de léchette annulaire, et on construit la partie saillante de la léchette par le dépôt successif de couches sur la base, par réalisation des étapes suivantes : -    on active une source laser reliée à une tête optique focalisée sur un point de la surface du sommet de la base et une source de poudre reliée à  une buse de projection, ce par quoi on forme un bain de fusion localisé au niveau dudit point, dans lequel est injecté la poudre d'où il en résulte la formation d'une surépaisseur localisée; et -    on règle la tête optique et la buse sur un autre point adjacent à ladite surépaisseur et on retourne à l'étape précédente jusqu'à la formation d'une couche sur sensiblement toute la base.
Patent CA-2568790-A1 (CA)
Title: In-mold decoration apparatus and horizontal direction decorating sheet feeding machine
Inventor: KAWAI MASAO
IPC: B29C45/26
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: An in-mold decorating apparatus constructed so as to insert decoration sheet (37,67) between fixed mold (31) and movable mold (61) and to inject a molten resin into the molds so that the decoration sheet (37,67) is bonded to the surface of resin molding (81), which in-mold decorating apparatus includes decoration sheet vertically transferring means (40) capable of vertically feeding and winding up decoration sheet (67) and decoration sheet horizontally transferring means (10) capable of horizontally feeding and winding up decoration sheet (37). The decoration sheet transferring means can be installed even where the space for installation is narrow.
Patent CA-2569026-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AOTSUKA MIZUHO
IPC: F01D9/02
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A wall configuration of an axial-flow machine which can reduce the secondary flow loss is provided. A trough (40) is formed between a blade (14) and another blade in the blade row (30) and extends in at least an axial direction of the blade row (30).  The region where the trough (40) is formed is axially between a leading edge (20) and a trailing edge (21) of the blade (14). A center line of the trough has a curvature in the same direction as a camber line (22) of the blade (40). A maximum amplitude of the trough (40) is located adjacent to an axial center of the blade (14) or located axially between the axial center and the leading edge (21) of the blade (14).
Patent CA-2570346-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of preparing dentition for dental impression
Inventor: BOGHOSIAN ALAN ARA
IPC: A61K6/90
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A method of taking a dental impression of dentition includes the steps of conditioning the dentition by the application thereto of a wetting agent; and, contacting the dentition with a dental impression material such as hydrophilic and hydrophobic dental impression materials. The wetting agent includes a surface active agent and a carrier.
Patent CA-2577228-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBINSON BEN
IPC: G01F23/32
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A magnetic sensor assembly (10) measures changes in the position of a lever arm (22). The magnetic sensor assembly has a support (22). The lever arm (22) can pivot about an axis of rotation or a pivot point (P) and is attached to the support (12) at a first end (25) of the lever arm (22). A magnet (40) produces a magnetic field adjacent the first end of the lever arm (22) and is fixed to rotate in a predetermined arc about the pivot point (P) or axis of rotation in response to a pivotal movement of the lever arm. A magnetic sensor (60) is positioned in proximity to the magnet (40) to detect changes in the magnetic field due to rotation of the magnet (40) along a predetermined arc.  Preferably the predetermined arc has a constant radius of curvature forming at least a portion of a circular arc. The magnetic sensor assembly (10) preferably employs a magnet (40) that is at least arcuate in shape more preferably the magnet (40) is annular.
Patent CA-2577870-A1 (CA)
Title: Gaming device and method featuring an award occuring on non-winning outcomes
Inventor: TEMPEST KIM
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A gaming device having a primary game and paying awards under certain conditions if the outcome of the primary game is not on a winning outcome.
Patent CA-2577987-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEYERMANN PHILIPP
IPC: C07K5/087
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel .alpha.-keto carbonyl calpain inhibitors for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and neuromuscular diseases including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy and other muscular dystrophies. Disuse atrophy and general muscle wasting can also be treated. Diseases of the eye, in particular cataract, can be treated as well. Generally all condition where elevated levels of calpains are involved can be treated. The compounds of the invention may also inhibit other thiol proteases such as cathepsin B, cathepsin H, cathepsin L, papain or the like.  Multicatalytic Protease also known as proteasome may also be inhibited and the compounds can therefore be used to treat cell proliferative diseases such as cancer, psoriasis, and restenosis. The compounds of the present invention are also inhibitors of cell damage by oxidative stress through free radicals can be used to treat mitochondrial disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, where elevated levels of oxidative stress are involved. In addition they induce the expression of utrophin, which is beneficial for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
Patent CA-2586150-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ISERMANN WILLIAM N
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A configurable organizer is provided that is attachable to a computer monitor.  The organizer includes a telescoping frame including a vertically extending main housing member and an auxiliary housing member connected to the main housing member. The auxiliary housing member is slideable in a vertical direction with respect to the main housing member and can be fixed at a plurality of vertical positions between a contracted position and an extended position. Desktop item-retaining implements are supported by the telescoping frame and, in particular, some are fixedly attached to the frame while others are modular, and thus removable and repositionable on the frame.
Patent CA-2586240-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOU JOSEPH
IPC: A61K31/351
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A controlled release dosage formulation is described which is based on a combination of: (a) a compressed tablet core which contains an alkyl ester of a hydroxy substituted naphthalene derivative, a pharmaceutically acceptable, water swellable polymer and an osmotic agent; and (b) an outer coating layer which completely covers the osmotic core and comprises a pH sensitive coating agent and a water insoluble polymer.
Patent CA-2586675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAFER GARY MARK
IPC: H01Q9/06
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A security device detaches a combination electronic article surveillance (EAS) and radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (EAS/RFID tag), and includes a detacher (magnet) to selectively disengage a clutch release disposed in a first portion of the combination EAS/RFID tag, a near field circular microstrip antenna configured to electronically read information stored in a second portion of the combination EAS/RFID tag. The antenna encircles the detacher and reads information from the second portion of the combination EAS/RFID tag at a position relative to the detacher when the second portion of the tag is disposed at any angle relative to the detacher and only when the detacher is positioned to disengage the clutch release. As long as the portion of the EAS/RFID tag containing the clutch end mechanism is located over the detaching magnet, the RFID label is in a valid detection zone regardless of its orientation relative to the antenna.
Patent CA-2587354-A1 (CA)
Title: Power transmission system for a wind turbine
Inventor: AUSTIN PATRICE
IPC: F03D15/00
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: The present invention discloses a power transmission system for a wind turbine. The power transmission system allows the installation of a plurality of independent generators. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment each power transmission system may be disengaged from the wind turbine independently with no need to stop the rotation of the wind turbine.
Patent CA-2590072-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENECH PIERRE
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: An interferential spectroscopy detector including a waveguide having an input side and a mirror on an opposite side, and means for detecting electromagnetic rays delivering an electric signal as a function of local intensity of an electromagnetic wave, detection being produced between an input side and the mirror.
Patent CA-2590334-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of using [3.2.0] heterocyclic compounds and analogs thereof
Inventor: MACHERLA VENKATA RAMI REDDY
IPC: A61K31/407
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating cancer, inflammatory conditions, and/or infectious disease in an animal comprising: administering to the animal, a therapeutically effective amount of a heterocyclic compound. The animal is a mammal, preferably a human or a rodent.
Patent CA-2592139-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved shelf life and on seed stabilization of liquid bacterium inoculants
Inventor: CARPENTER MARY ANN
IPC: A01N63/27
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a liquid inoculant containing a desiccant. The method can improve survival and stability of bacteria in liquid inoculants in pack and on seeds. The method includes providing a liquid inoculant of a bacteria grown to a substantially stationary phase. A desiccant treatment containing a desiccant is added to the liquid inoculant to form a partially desiccated inoculant product. The partially desiccated inoculant product can be packaged and stored. The partially desiccated inoculant product can also be applied to seeds.
Patent CA-2596175-A1 (CA)
Title: Routing a mail piece in a delivery system
Inventor: FOTH THOMAS J
IPC: B07C3/00
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A method of routing a mail piece in a delivery system includes receiving the mail piece by a delivery service provider; initially moving the mail piece in a delivery stream of the delivery service provider towards a first delivery address;  after the mail piece has at least partially completed transit in the delivery stream of the delivery service provider, scanning the mail piece by the delivery service provider to determine a mail piece identifier of the mail piece; determining a new delivery address of the mail piece by the delivery service provider based upon the scanned mail piece identifier and information supplied to the delivery service provider after initial moving of the mail piece in the delivery stream of the delivery service provider;  and delivering the mail piece to the new delivery address.
Patent CA-2598465-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted pyrido (2 , 3-d) pyrimidine derivatives useful as medicines for the treatment of autoimmune disorders
Inventor: DE JONGHE STEVEN CESAR ALFONS
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: This invention relates to a group of trisubstituted pyrido(2,3-d)pyrimidine derivatives, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, N-oxides, solvates and enantiomers, possessing unexpectedly desirable pharmaceutical properties, in particular which are highly active immunosuppressive agents, and as such are useful in the treatment in transplant rejection and/or in the treatment of certain inflammatory diseases. These derivatives are also useful in preventing or treating cardiovascular disorders, disorders of the central nervous system, TNF-.alpha. related disorders and cell proliferative disorders.
Patent CA-2599370-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOLFE JUSTIN B
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: An expandable access sheath. In one embodiment, the sheath includes a lumen defining an inner passage and an outer surface, and a balloon that is provided on the lumen outer surface, wherein when the balloon is inflated the balloon expands the lumen to increase the size of the inner passage.
Patent CA-2601122-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of using polymer-coated particulates
Inventor: WELTON THOMAS D
IPC: C09K8/80
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using polymer-coated particulates in subterranean operations such as gravel packing, frac-packing, and hydraulic fracturing. One embodiment of the present invention provides methods of treating a subterranean formation comprising providing a treatment fluid comprising particulates at least partially coated with a polymer, wherein the polymer is deposited on the particulates by at least partially coating the particulates with a polymer solution comprising the polymer and a solvent and then exposing the particulates to an aqueous medium such that the solvent substantially dissociates from the polymer solution and such that the polymer substantially remains on the particulates; introducing the treatment fluid into a portion of a subterranean formation; and, depositing at least a portion of the particulates in the portion of the subterranean formation
Patent CA-2601403-A1 (CA)
Title: Collaboration spaces
Inventor: MANION TODD R
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A computer implemented method and system enable users to create a social network providing access to other users. By providing access to such networks via a visual presentation (600), the system renders content available for access by other network members (620). Access is sometimes provided through propagation of metadata or other uniquely identifying indicia associated with the social network to all or at least certain other network members.
Patent CA-2601943-A1 (CA)
Title: Aseptic packaging installation comprising aseptic buffer zones
Inventor: RAYNAUD DELPHINE
IPC: B65B55/02
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: The aseptic packaging installation comprises a bench under a ceiling, a line of machines mounted on the bench in a packaging zone subjected to a sterile laminar flow traveling vertically from the ceiling at a rate adapted to establish a first pressure in the packaging zone that is higher than a surrounding pressure, an intervention zone adjacent to the packaging zone, and subjected to a one-way flow of clean air travelling vertically from the ceiling of the intervention zone at a rate that is adapted to establish a second pressure in the intervention zone that is lower than the first pressure but higher than the surrounding pressure.
Patent CA-2602862-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOLIMAN WALEED SOLIMAN MOHAMMED
IPC: G02B27/09
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A fibre-based device and associated method effectively convert a laser beam with an initial intensity distribution of Gaussian shape into a beam with another intensity distribution, which might typically be uniform or ring-shaped although other configurations are possible. The device comprises a single mode fibre with a core in which the beam is guided and a cladding surrounding the core.  A component inline with the fibre couples a portion of the guided beam from the core into the cladding for propagation through the cladding toward an output end of the fibre. Interaction between core and cladding propagation modes produces the other intensity distribution at a predetermined distance from the output end of the fibre.
Patent CA-2604513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRUDEAU TIM K
IPC: H04N5/64
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A dynamically corrected parallax system includes a head borne video source for imaging an object and providing video data. A controller electronically offsets the video data provided from the head borne video source to form offset video data. A display device receives the offset video data and displays the offset video data to a user's eye. The display device is configured for placement directly in front of the user's eye as a vision aid, and the head borne video source is configured for displacement to a side of the user's eye. The offset video data corrects parallax due to horizontal and/or vertical displacement between the display device and the head borne video source. The display device includes an X,Y array of respective columns and rows of pixels, and the offset video data includes an offset of a number of columns of pixels in the X direction of the X,Y array, and/or another offset of a number of rows of pixels in the Y direction of the X,Y array.
Patent CA-2604643-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAO YOSHIHIRO
IPC: C07K14/395
Filed: 2006-12-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of yeast and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast with appropriate flocculation property for producing desired alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast to which suitable flocculation property for brewing desired alcoholic beverages was imparted by controlling expression level of HSP150 gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of brewery yeast, especially non-ScHSP150 gene specific to a lager brewing yeast, to alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast and to a method for producing said beverages.
Patent CA-2608843-A1 (CA)
Title: Meter electronics and methods for determining void fraction of gas
Inventor: BELL MARK JAMES
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: Meter electronics (20) for determining a void fraction of gas in a flow material flowing through a flow meter (5) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The meter electronics (20) includes an interface (201) for receiving a frequency response of the flow material and a processing system (203) in communication with the interface (201). The processing system (203) is configured to receive the frequency response from the interface (201), break out the frequency response into at least a gas frequency component and a fluid frequency component, and determine the void fraction of gas from the frequency response and one or more of the gas frequency component and the fluid frequency component.
Patent CA-2610088-A1 (CA)
Title: Relationship networks
Inventor: PODOWSKI RAF M
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: A computer-implemented system and process for generating a relationship network is disclosed. The system provides a set of data items to be related and generates variable length data vectors to represent the relationships between the terms within each data item. The system can be used to generate a relationship network for documents, images, or any other type of file. This relationship network can then be queried to discover the relationships between terms within the set of data items.
Patent CA-2612891-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for separating discrete volumes of a composite liquid
Inventor: JOSEPH DANIEL A
IPC: B04B9/14
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: An apparatus for separating at least two discrete volumes of a composite liquid into at least a first component and a second component comprises a centrifuge, which comprises: a rotor (32, 34, 35) having a rotation axis (31);  comprising at least two separation cells (40), each for containing a separation bag (1) containing a volume of composite liquid; and a first balancing means for balancing the rotor (32, 34, 35) when the respective weights of the at least two separation bags (1) in the at least two separation cells (40) are different.
Patent CA-2612991-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAE NUNG JUN
IPC: F16H25/06
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: The speed reducer according to the present invention is based on the wedge principle, and comprises an input shaft (1), an output shaft (10), an input cylinder (4) having a first wedge profile on its one side, an output cylinders (8) having a second wedge profile, a plurality of balls (7) positioned between said input and output cylinders (4,8), and a guide sleeve (5) having a plurality of horizontal grooves with semicircular cross section in its inner surface.
Patent CA-2613098-A1 (CA)
Title: Sensor for profiling system
Inventor: RIOUX DANIEL
IPC: G01P15/125
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A sensor for detecting an acceleration on a surface. The sensor exchanges messages with a computer through a communication interface. The sensor includes an accelerometer; an interface unit for receiving a signal representative of the acceleration and modulating the signal for transmission to the computer; a processor connected to the accelerometer and the interface unit for controlling and managing the accelerometer and the interface unit; and a positioning circuit connected to the processor. The sensor is used in a system having an energy impulse generator for the non-intrusive physical analysis of a medium under the surface.
Patent CA-2613944-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLAUER STEPHEN J
IPC: A41D27/08
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A band (20) that extends around a garment appendage (12), such as a sleeve or trouser leg. The band (20) has a concealed position that hides a reflective tape (24) and a deployed position where the reflective tape (24) is visible. The band (20) includes a strip (22) that encircles and is attached to the garment appendage (12) at a distance (42) from the free end (14) of the garment appendage (12). The reflective tape (24) is bonded to the underside (34) of the strip (22) or to the garment appendage (12).
Patent CA-2614576-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus to recover sample gases from fluids
Inventor: TAYLOR BRIAN
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 2001-05-09
Abstract: A gas sample extraction apparatus to recover sample gases from fluids such as the return flow drilling mud of an oil and gas well has a sample canister forming a sample chamber with a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port. The gas sample extraction apparatus is disposed in a flow of fluid to be sampled, and the fluid sample flows through the sample chamber via the fluid inlet and outlet ports. A bubbler enclosure is in fixed relationship to the sample canister and has an exit bubbler port at the desired fluid level of the sample chamber. Compressed air is supplied to the gas sample extraction apparatus to maintain the fluid sample level within the sample canister at the desired fluid level.