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Patent CA-2601903-A1 (CA)
Title: Crimpable and expandable side branch cell
Inventor: GREGORICH DANIEL
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A stent (10) may include a side branch cell (30) comprising a plurality of petals (40) . Each petal may comprise struts (36) and turns (38) , and may have a longitudinal axis (42) oriented at an angle to the stent longitudinal axis (18) . Each petal may include a plurality of straight struts which are substantially parallel to the stent longitudinal axis. Each petal may include at least one appendage (70) which may be oriented substantially parallel to the stent longitudinal axis, and which may remain substantially parallel to the stent longitudinal axis as the stent is deployed. The dimension of the side branch cell about the circumference of the stent may increase more than the dimension of the side branch cell in a stent lengthwise directions as the stent is expanded.
Patent CA-2602795-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAMPSON RUSSEL M
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A system and method for marking a tissue site are described. A marker (200) is deployed into or near the tissue site, where the marker can be later located using an imaging device external to the patient's body. After withdrawing the internal imaging device (100), the location of the marker can be identified using an external imaging device. Optionally, a biopsy of the internal tissue site can be performed based on the location of the marker.
Patent CA-2605799-A1 (CA)
Title: Cooling assembly for electric machine
Inventor: BIBEAU LOUIS-PHILIPPE
IPC: H02K9/00
Filed: 2006-05-29
Abstract: A cooling assembly including a generally cylindrical body to be inserted inside the generally cylindrical internal stator of an electric machine is described herein. The body includes a cylindrical external contact surface configured and sized to contact the internal surface of the stator. The bottom surface of the body is machine with a channel that is partially closed by a cover to yield a peripheral fluid passage inside the body. An inlet and an outlet aperture are provided.
Patent CA-2612096-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid level detection apparatus for engine oil
Inventor: MATSUBARA YASUNORI
IPC: G01F23/64
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A float-type oil-level detection apparatus is provided for detecting the surface of engine oil. A housing (81) for housing a float (82) has a through-hole (136) in the sidewall of the side opposite from the sidewall that faces the movement of the oil dipper (69).
Patent CA-2612450-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QINWEI SHI
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A membrane array used to detect one or more analytes from a small sample of fluid with high sensitivity is provided. The membrane array can be employed in various analytical devices and is especially useful for identifying analytes from whole blood with minimal or negligible background interference.
Patent CA-2612728-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYES MICHAEL DEVON
IPC: A61F13/34
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: A tampon that includes a primary absorbent member, secondary absorbent member and a withdrawal member that is visually distinct from the secondary absorbent member. The visual distinctiveness of the withdrawal member with respect to the secondary absorbent member is due to a difference in color, shade, pattern, reflectance, opacity, translucence, opalescence, fluorescence, luminescence, phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, whiteness and the mixtures thereof.
Patent CA-2616922-A1 (CA)
Inventor: URFFER DANIEL
IPC: C04B35/565
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a porous silicon carbide structure of the honeycomb type, said process being characterized in that it comprises the following steps: forming of a paste from a mixture of silicon carbide grains, the diameter d50 of which is between 5 mum and 300 mum, of an organic binder and of an inorganic pore former, in the form of particles based on silica, the overall porosity of said particles being greater than 70%; forming of a honeycomb-shaped green plastic monolith; drying of said monolith; and firing of the monolith at a temperature greater than 2100° C. The structure obtained by the process may be used as catalytic support in an exhaust line of a diesel or petrol engine or as particulate filter in an exhaust line of a diesel engine.
Patent CA-2617237-A1 (CA)
Title: Compact pendant sprinkler head
Inventor: FRANSON SCOTT T
IPC: A62C37/08
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: A sprinkler head for a fire extinguishing system comprises a sprinkler body having an orifice, the orifice having an inlet and an outlet. A slidable deflector support assembly is at least partially positioned within the central orifice. The deflector support assembly includes an annular ring and at least one attachment arm depending from the annular ring and attached to the deflector. A deflector is carried by the deflector support assembly and positioned in proximity to the outlet. A trigger assembly is carried by the sprinkler body.  A sealing member is positioned within the orifice. A sealing assembly is carried by the sprinkler body.  The sealing assembly configured to urge the sealing member into sealing engagement with the inlet of the orifice.
Patent CA-2619864-A1 (CA)
Title: Contact image selection and association method and system for mobile device
Inventor: POLLOCK STUART
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A method of associating an image with a contact record on a mobile device. The contact record is displayed in a user interface and the user selects an image file for association with the contact record. The selected image is rendered and overlaid with a cropping shape. The image is cropped in accordance with a position of the cropping shape to produce a sub-image, which is then encoding in accordance with a predefined image format to produce a sub-image file, and stored in association with the contact record.
Patent CA-2621777-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of monitoring fire resistance of hydraulic fluids
Inventor: WALKER ROSS MITCHELL
IPC: C10M169/04
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: A method of monitoring the fire resistance of hydraulic fluids involves measuring a property of the hydraulic fluid that changes as the hydraulic fluid is used; relating the measurement to the fire resistance of the hydraulic fluid; and if necessary, taking remedial action in order to improve the fire resistance of the hydraulic fluid. A suitable property is the molecular weight of polymer anti-mist additives such as polymethyl methacrylate and the fire resistance may be improved by adding to the hydraulic fluid, a concentrate of the polymer in a suitable solvent when the measured molecular weight falls below an acceptable value.
Patent CA-2630196-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-slipping device for dual tires
Inventor: SHIN DAE KYUN
IPC: B60C27/20
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: Provided is an anti-slipping device for dual tires including: a plurality of spike members 100 which comprises an insertion plate 110 bent in a trapezoidal shape to be inserted between the dual tires, and close-contact plates 120 integrally extending from opposite sides of the insertion plate 110 to closely contact each surface of the dual tires; a belt 200 connecting the insertion plates 110 of the plurality of spike members 100 to each other; and a fastener 300 coupled to opposite ends of the belt 200 to adjust tension of the belt, wherein the fastener 300 includes first and second connection rings 330a and 330b each inserted into insertion space parts 201a and 210b formed at both ends of the belt 200, and a belt fastener 340 detachably coupled to the first and second connection rings 330a and 330b to adjust tension of the belt 200, thereby stably providing running performance and braking power to minimize a risk of a slipping accident.
Patent CA-2631438-A1 (CA)
Title: Trisubstituted quinazolinone derivatives as vanilloid antagonists
Inventor: BREWER ALICE
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to quinazolinone compounds of the formula wherein R2, R3, R5, R6 R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification and in the claims, in free form or in salt form, processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals, particularly in the treatment of disorders ameliorated by administration of TRPV1 antagonists.
Patent CA-2631929-A1 (CA)
Title: Food serving tray with cooling chamber
Inventor: FASULA CARMEN R
IPC: F25C1/22
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: A food serving tray including a base which includes a substantially flat serving area, wherein the serving area is bounded by a raised perimeter arranged about the serving area, a cooling chamber located directly below the serving area, wherein the cooling chamber is operatively arranged for holding water to be frozen into ice for cooling an item placed on the serving area, a cover operatively arranged to engage over the raised perimeter about the base, and a fill hole for filling the cooling chamber with water.
Patent CA-2632050-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANGANIELLO MARK
IPC: F22B35/00
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A pressureless or atmospheric steamer for cooking food with a high cooking efficiency has a cooking compartment with an outlet for steam and condensate that feeds to a tempering tank via an outlet conduit. The outlet conduit is spaced closely from the controlled water level in the tempering tank, and is in fluid communication with the atmospheric vent to create an open steam cooker. A steam generator is adjacent the cooking compartment and has a water reservoir, a heat exchanger secured within the reservoir in a heat-transferring relationship at an exterior surface of the heat exchanger with the water held in the reservoir, and a heater that supplies heat to the interior of the heat exchanger. The tempering tank has a drain and level controls for a water supply held in the tempering tank. A pressure-sensitive device is disposed to measure the steam pressure in the cooking compartment and to generate electrical output signals indicative of minimum and maximum pressure values to control the operation of the heater to maintain the steam pressure in the cooking compartment within that operating range. The steamer has an in-built water filtration system for water supplied to the water reservoir.
Patent CA-2633569-A1 (CA)
Title: N-(5-membered heteroaromatic ring)-amido anti-viral compounds
Inventor: LEIVERS MARTIN ROBERT
IPC: C07D417/14
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having Formula (I) and the compositions and methods thereof for treating or preventing a viral infection mediated at least in part by a virus in the Flaviviridae family of viruses, wherein A, R2, m, R, V, W, T, Z, R1, Y and p are disclosed herein.
Patent CA-2634708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROGAN MICHAEL
IPC: G16H20/10
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for analyzing longitudinal patient data based on prescriptions filled by licensed pharmaceutical dispensers, for example, retail pharmacists and payers, such as insurance companies, according to the number of patients who meet certain criteria defined by the analysis. Data is compiled into statistical tables for delivery to clients on the number of patients meeting certain predefined conditions.
Patent CA-2635106-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ETHERTON BRADLEY P
IPC: C08F2/14
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: An ethylene polymerization process is disclosed. Ethylene is polymerized in two slurry reaction zones with a C6#191-C10#191 alpha-olefin in the presence of a single-site catalyst capable of making a high molecular weight polyolefin. The process yields medium density and linear low density polyethylene having a bimodal molecular weight distribution and a melt index from about 0.10 to about 0.80. Films from the polyethylene have superior impact properties.
Patent CA-2635834-A1 (CA)
Title: Trihydrochloride forms of a dihydropteridinone derivative and processes for preparation
Inventor: SIEGER PETER
IPC: A61K31/19
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a specific salt of a dihydropteridione derivative, namely the trihydrochloride salt of the compound N-[trans-4-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1- piperazinyl]cyclohexyl]-4-[[(7R)-7-ethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5-methyl-8-(1-methylethyl)-6- oxo-2-pteridinyl]amino]-3-methoxy-benzamide, to its crystallisation in the form of an hydrate with water, to a process for the manufacture thereof, and to the use thereof in a pharmaceutical composition.
Patent CA-2639652-A1 (CA)
Title: Air flow measurement
Inventor: ST JOHN HOWARD
IPC: G01F1/50
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: An arrangement for measuring air flow includes a source of measurement values and a processing unit. The source of measurement values is operable t o generate measurement values representative of a difference in pressure from air obtained on a first side of an obstruction and air obtained on a second side of the obstruction. The processing unit is configured to, in one case, convert any negative measurement values of the measurement values to a less negative value. The processing unit is further configured to perform low pass filtering on the measurement values and convert the filtered measurement values to a flow value.
Patent CA-2640070-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAPMAN KIRBY
IPC: F02D23/00
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: A turbocharged engine includes an internal combustion engine and a variable geometry turbocharger. The turbocharger is adjustable to operate efficiently under various engine operating and environmental conditions. The turbocharger includes a turbine and compressor, with the compressor including a compressor housing, an impeller rotatably mounted in the housing, and an adjustable diffuser vane assembly. The diffuser vane assembly includes a plurality of pivotal diffuser vanes spaced about the impeller and a vane rotation drive that interconnects the vanes and permits simultaneous adjustment of the diffuser vanes to improve the efficiency and operating range of the turbocharger. The diffuser vane assembly also includes a vane locking drive operable to engage the pivotal vanes and prevent vane movement during turbocharger operation.
Patent CA-2643877-A1 (CA)
Inventor: XING ZHAOHUI
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: A computerized method of creating an irregular-shaped table of cells comprises detecting one or more cells of a table to be removed, removing each detected cell from the table and creating a table object representing the resultant irregular-shaped table.
Patent CA-2644718-A1 (CA)
Title: Voltage control load center, modular voltage control transformer circuit, and method of making and using
Inventor: ARCHDEKIN JAMES M
IPC: H01H7/00
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A voltage control load center (10) includes plural modular voltage control transformer circuits (20), and is connected between supply mains (22) and a load (L) including one or more high intensity discharge (HID) lamps. The lamps are started at full line voltage, and after a sufficient operating interval ensuring that the lamps have achieved a sustaining temperature, the operating voltage applied to the lamps is reduced, effecting a considerable savings in energy use, with little or an acceptably small decrease in illumination provided by the lamps. Because the voltage control transformer circuits (20) are modular, voltage control load centers (10) suitable for a variety of differing requirements may be quickly, easily, and inexpensively fabricated and installed without the need for the conventional requirement of a custom (i.e., application specific) transformer design and fabrication, which conventional requirements are both time and labor intensive.
Patent CA-2645677-A1 (CA)
Title: Aluminium alloy
Inventor: KRALY ANDREAS
IPC: C22C1/08
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminium alloy of the AlMgSi type containing one or more rare earth metals as further additives in addition to manganese and chromium. The alloy has advantageous strength properties and is suitable for die-casting and related methods.
Patent CA-2645919-A1 (CA)
Title: Composes de thioninium et utilisation
Inventor: RICKARD JANET ELIZABETH
IPC: A61K31/5415
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne, de manière générale, des procédés, utilisations, méthodes et matériaux faisant intervenir des composés particuliers de diaminophénothiazinium, spécifiquement: ETC, DEMTC, DMETC, DEETC, MTZ, ETZ, MTI, MTI.HI, ETI, ETI.HI, MTN, et ETN. Ces composés sont utilisés comme médicaments, par exemple, dans le traitement des tauopathies, telles que la maladie d'Alzheimer.
Patent CA-2648996-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLOSS MICHAEL
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: An apparatus for optical analysis of value documents (BN) possesses a recording area (14) in which a value document (BN) is located during analysis, and a spectrographic device (16). The latter has a spatially dispersing optical device (29) for at least partly decomposing optical radiation coming from the recording area (14) into spectrally separate spectral components propagating in different directions according to the wavelength, a detection device (30) locally resolving in at least one spatial direction for detecting the spectral components, and a collimating and focusing optic (28) for collimating the optical radiation directed from the recording area (14) onto the dispersing device (29) and for focusing at least some of the spectral components formed by means of the dispersing optical device (29) onto the detection device (30).
Patent CA-2650194-A1 (CA)
Title: Aircraft equipped with a device for reducing induced drag
Inventor: DEFOS MARJORIE
IPC: B64C23/06
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: An aircraft including a longitudinal fuselage, at least two lateral wings connected symmetrically one on each side of the fuselage and at least one engine pod fixed to each lateral wing via an engine support pylon. At least one profiled bearing rod is positioned on each of the engine support pylons so as to generate a propulsive resultant force under action of an oblique air flow.
Patent CA-2654043-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WELLS ROBBIE DAVID
IPC: H02B1/32
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: A storage unit (10) for electronic devices that comprises an openable housing and a mounting system (40) for receiving and retaining one or more electronic devices within the housing. The mounting system (40) has a hinging assembly (44) that supports two or more brackets (42), each bracket being arranged to receive and retain one or more electronic devices and being hingedly moveable relative to any other bracket by virtue of the hinging assembly to thereby enable access to the bracket for the installation, maintenance or removal of an electronic device or devices.
Patent CA-2657208-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHREIBER ALAN D
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2000-09-27
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating inflammatory conditions, including but not limited to, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and proctitis), other noninfectious, inflammatory conditions of the GI tract (microscopic colitis, allergic eosinophilic gastroenteritis, food allergies, pill induced esophagitis, celiac disease, recurrent polyps, and hemorrhoids), and psoriasis, using progesterone or progesterone analogs.
Patent CA-2660119-A1 (CA)
Title: Sealed capsule for the preparation of a beverage, in particular espresso coffee
Inventor: VANNI ALFREDO
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: The capsule (1) is sealed without an internal filter. It comprises a cup-shaped body (2) with an outwardly projecting flange (2a), and a flexible lid (3) welded to the flange (2a) of the cup-shaped body (2) so as to define with the latter a sealed chamber (4) which is impermeable to oxygen and moisture and contains a quantity of granular material (5). The granular material (5) is first compressed inside the chamber (4) in a direction perpendicular to the plane containing the flange (2a), with a compressive load preferably of between 2 and 50 Kg per cm2 of the average cross-sectional area of the chamber (4), so as to form a compact tablet (5) of said material. A vacuum is formed inside the chamber (4) to a degree such that the lid (3) adheres to the upper surface of the tablet (5).
Patent CA-2661133-A1 (CA)
Title: Implement for automatically milking a dairy animal
Inventor: VAN DEN BERG KAREL
IPC: G01S17/42
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: An implement for automatically milking a dairy animal, such as a cow, com prises a milking parlour (1), a sensor (100) for observing a teat (46), and a milking robot (3) for automatically attaching a teat cup (28) to the teat (46). The milking robot (3) comprises a robot control (120) that is connecte d to the sensor. The sensor comprises a radiation source (108) for emitting light, a receiver (110) for receiving electromagnetic radiation reflected fr om the dairy animal, a lens (106), and sensor control means. The sensor (100 ) comprises a matrix with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of receivers (110). The sensor control means are designed to determine for each of the receivers (110) a phase difference between the emitted and the refle cted electromagnetic radiation in order to calculate the distance from the s ensor (100) to a plurality of points on the part to be observed of the dairy animal.
Patent CA-2661195-A1 (CA)
Title: Bone model, bone filler and process for producing bone filler
Inventor: SUZUKI SHIGEKI
IPC: A61F2/28
Filed: 2007-08-20
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a process for producing a bone filler, in which a bone filler for filling a cavity of bone defect can be produced with high precision. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] There is provided a process for producing a bone filler, fundamentally including the bone model fabrication step (step 1) of fabricating a bone model; the image forming agent filling step (step 2) of filling an image forming agent into a cavity of bone defect of the bone model obtained in the bone model fabrication step; and the bone filler production step (step 3) of producing a bone filler for filling the cavity of bone defect on the basis of the image forming agent having filled the cavity of bone defect of the bone model in the image forming agent filling step.
Patent CA-2661402-A1 (CA)
Title: Emergency signaling device
Inventor: KOUSKOUTIS MICHEL
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: An emergency signaling device comprises a flexible substrate stowed in the trunk of a vehicle for extending from a folded position to an extended position, for conveying a message to motorists approaching the vehicle. Wind slits allow wind to pass through the substrate. The emergency signaling device may extend from the trunk of the vehicle upon activation of a remote trunk release when a hazard flasher system is on, or the like. The emergency signaling device may be removed from the vehicle for use as an emergency signaling device.
Patent CA-2661477-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORFUTDINOV VLADIMIR
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling a business process involving a plurality of workstations or/and computerized services, the system comprising apparatus for receiving messages exchanged between the plurality of workstations or computerized services and having content, and for deriving from the content of the messages, monitoring information regarding the single business process.
Patent CA-2661739-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for biological treatment of flue gas desulfurization wastewater
Inventor: PUDVAY MICHAEL
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: Systems and methods of treating flue gas and wastewater generated by treating the flue gas are disclosed and include introducing the flue gas, a flue gas treatment fluid that removes sulfur dioxide from the flue gas; and an organic acid conditioning agent into a wet-oxidation scrubber/absorber; introducing FGD scrubber wastewater generated by the wet-oxidation scrubber/absorber into an anoxic biological reactor to substantially denitrify the FGD scrubber wastewater; and introducing resulting substantially denitrified FGD scrubber wastewater into an anaerobic biological reactor to substantially reduce the amount of sulfate and/or selected heavy metals in the FGD scrubber wastewater.