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Patent CA-2657608-A1 (CA)
Title: Stretching apparatus for web of thermoplastic synthetic resin
Inventor: MATSUMOTO YOSHIHIKO
IPC: D04H1/70
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A device for stretching a web formed of thermoplastic synthetic resin over its entire width. The device (2) for stretching a web (1) formed of thermoplastic synthetic resin comprises a plurality of first stretching members (L) arranged in the peripheral direction on the peripheral surface of a drum (6) rotating in a machine direction (M). A rotation element (7) rotating in the same direction of and in synchronization with the drum (6) is provided on the rotation shaft (8) of the drum (6). A plurality of second stretching members (U) respectively corresponding to the first stretching members (L) are provided on the rotation element (7). Portions, facing in the radial direction of the drum (6), of respectively corresponding first stretching member (L) and second stretching member (U) are formed by protrusions (31, 41) and recesses (32, 42) extending in parallel to the shaft (8) and alternately arranged in the peripheral direction of the drum (6) to form a complementary shape meshing detachably in the radial direction of the drum (6). At least one of the first stretching member (L) and the second stretching member (U) is formed to be movable in the radial direction of the drum (6).
Patent CA-2658660-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KENNEDY WILLIAM KEITH
IPC: B65H18/26
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A process for adjusting a property of a web substrate is disclosed. The steps include: (a) providing a nip load profile; (b) providing a calender load profile; (c) providing a desired first physical characteristic of the web substrate; (d) providing a desired second physical characteristic of the convolutely wound product; (e) winding the web substrate to form the convolutely wound product; (f) measuring an actual first physical characteristic of the web substrate; (g) comparing the actual first physical characteristic and the desired first physical characteristic; (h) adjusting the calender load profile according to the comparison of the actual first physical characteristic and the desired first physical characteristic; (i) measuring an actual second physical characteristic of the convolutely wound product; (j) comparing the actual second physical characteristic and the desired second physical characteristic; and, (k) adjusting the nip load profile according to said comparison of the actual second physical characteristic and the desired second physical characteristic.
Patent CA-2658677-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel bacillus thuringiensis gene with lepidopteran activity
Inventor: SHI XIAOMEI
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acids, and variants and fragments thereof, obtained from strains of Bacillus thuringiensis encoding polypeptides having pesticidal activity against insect pests, including Lepidoptera. Particular embodiments of the invention provide isolated nucleic acids encoding pesticidal proteins, pesticidal compositions, DNA constructs, and transformed microorganisms and plants comprising a nucleic acid of the embodiments. These compositions find use in methods for controlling pests, especially plant pests.
Patent CA-2662723-A1 (CA)
Title: Means and methods for the production of amyloid oligomers
Inventor: ROUSSEAU FREDERIC
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of amyloid disorders, more particularly to the field of diseases where protein misfolding leads to the generation of insoluble amyloid fibers in tissues and organs. The invention provides methods for the production of soluble, toxic amyloid oligomers. The invention further provides assays using said amyloid oligomers to screen for molecules that interfere with the toxicity of said oligomers.
Patent CA-2665586-A1 (CA)
Title: Binder
Inventor: NELSEN DANIEL
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder com prises a window. (5) which enables a user to identify the contents of the bi nder. The outer surface of the window (50) may be substantially flush with t he outer surface of the binder (44). At least one tab (7) may be located beh ind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.
Patent CA-2667203-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAAZOV DAVID
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A wager-based gaming system (10) and methods (400, 500) provide a wager based game (34) to players in venues (14) in which the game (34) is playable by the players from gaming computing devices (12) operated by venue operators, which also operate the venues (14), and which are connected to at least one server computing device (16). The game (34) is played by each player by making deposits of currency to establish a machine balance (30) for the gaming computing device (12). The player makes wagers using the machine balance (30), plays the game (34), and may be eligible for payouts based on an outcome of the game (34). At the end of a predetermined payment period, a venue balance is calculated (118) for each venue (14) to divide a total rake between the venues while taking into account deposits of currency and withdrawals made for payouts.
Patent CA-2668972-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOPAZ STEPHEN R
IPC: B01D3/00
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes moving a first volume of fluid from a region above a heat-transfer element to a region below the heat-transfer element after the first volume of fluid is boiled from a second volume of fluid within the region above the heat-transfer element. The first volume of fluid including an impurity concentration lower than an impurity concentration of the second volume of fluid. The region below the heat-transfer element has a temperature higher than a temperature of the region above the heat-transfer element. The method also includes transferring latent heat from the first volume of fluid to a third volume of fluid on a top surface of the heat transfer element. The latent heat is released when the first volume of fluid condenses.
Patent CA-2671375-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of setting a self-drilling, chemically anchorable fastening element and a self-drilling chemically anchorable fastening element
Inventor: HEEMANN KAY
IPC: E21D20/02
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: A method of setting a self-drilling chemically anchorable fastening element (11;  51) includes mounting of an adaptor (31) on the second end (18; 58) of the shaft (12; 52) of the fastening element (11; 51), connecting the drilling power tool (41) with the adaptor (31), the adaptor having an engagement element (32) for the tool chuck (42), drilling a borehole (7) in the constructional component (6) with the self-drilling fastening element (11; 51), rotating the fastening element (11; 51) in a first rotational direction (R1), forcing out the hardenable mass located in the receiving space of the shaft of the fastening element from the fastening element with an ejection device, and pre-stressing the fastening element (11; 51) after at least partial hardening of the hardenable mass (15;  55) by rotating the adaptor (31) in a second rotational direction (R2) opposite the first rotational direction (R1), with at least a section of the adaptor (31) being displaced in a direction of the first end (17; 57) of the shaft (12; 52) of the fastening element.
Patent CA-2671695-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KORCZ KRZYSZTOF W
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2009-07-14
Abstract: An adjustable depth cover plate assembly includes a top plate and an adjustable sleeve to compensate for different spacing between the outer surface of a wall and the front side of an electrical box. The adjustable cover plate is positioned on the electrical box with the end of the sleeve abutting the electrical box. Mounting screws of an electrical wiring device pass through an opening in the top plate of the cover plate into the electrical box whereby the cover plate is captured between the wiring device and the electrical box. The length of the sleeve of the cover plate is adjustable by providing frangible score lines or telescoping members.
Patent CA-2671955-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for transporting inventory items
Inventor: FONTANA RICHARD R
IPC: B66F3/44
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: An apparatus for transporting inventory items includes a housing, a drive module, a docking module, an elevating shaft, and a rotation module. The drive module is capable of propelling the apparatus in at least a first direction. The docking head is capable of coupling to or supporting an inventory holder. The rotation module is capable of inducing rotation in the housing relative to the elevating shaft. The elevating shaft connects to the docking head and is capable of raising the docking head when the housing is rotated relative to the elevating shaft.
Patent CA-2674188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LISCHEWSKI AXEL
IPC: C07K14/01
Filed: 2008-01-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition comprising a porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) antigen for the prevention and treatment of porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) in animals, preferably in pigs.
Patent CA-2675040-A1 (CA)
Title: Alternating optical system: mixing and matching optics to maximize binocular visual benefits
Inventor: HONG XIN
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for correcting vision that employs two lenses, at least one of which is a multifocal lens, with different focusing characteristics for use in the two eyes of the patient. The visual performance of each lens (e.g., visual contrast or acuity) is selected in accordance with a predefined relation so as to optimize the binocular visual performance provided by the combination of the lenses.
Patent CA-2676460-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAGLEITNER HANS GEORG
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: A container (1) that is constituted by a web of flexible material of weldable plastic comprises a reinforcing element (3) for a wall (2), said element being located on the exterior of the container (1).
Patent CA-2676645-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for designing a fiber-optic network
Inventor: OU CANHUI
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for designing a fiber-optic network are disclosed. An example apparatus comprises a memory to store a first list of available fibers between a plurality of nodes of a fiber-optic network and a second list of forecasted services for the plurality of nodes, and a network planner to recursively trace a network design tree to identify a preferable network design based on the first and the second lists.
Patent CA-2679265-A1 (CA)
Title: A collar for an animal
Inventor: TELFER NEIL
IPC: A61D17/00
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: A collar (1000) for an animal comprising an elongate strap member (1001) and at least a first and second housings (1011, 1013) at each end of said elongate strap member (1001 ), each of said first and second housings (1011, 1013) comprising interlocking means (1021, 1023) such that said first housing (1011 ) releasably engages said second housing (1013) in the proximity of the underside of an animal's neck when the collar (1000) is fitted around said animal's neck.
Patent CA-2680765-A1 (CA)
Title: A device to detect malignant processes in living organisms
Inventor: SHADURI MARINA
IPC: G03G17/00
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: The invention relates to electronics and biomedicine and it can be used to evaluate some characteristics of dynamic systems, e.g. to detect (or exclude) malignant processes in organism via gas- discharge imaging of a body parts under certain fitted conditions and further computerized processing of the images so obtained. A device for the gas-discharge detection of malignant processes in living organisms, which comprises an optically transparent electrode for generating an electric field, a dielectric for electrical insulation of an object under examination, this dielectric being capable to be mounted on an optically transparent electrode and comprising three successive layers, each one in contact with adjacent one: a rigid transparent electrically-insulating layer capable to be arranged in surfacing contact with the optically transparent electrode, a flexible transparent membrane positioned on the free surface of the rigid transparent electrically-insulating layer; a dark opaque flexible membrane positioned on the free surface of the transparent membrane to absorb spurious light refleeted from the object's surface; and the image-receiving camera being a progressive-scan monochrome camera positioned beneath the optically transparent electrode to generate continuous analog video signal to be sent to a computer for further processing.
Patent CA-2681473-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BALUJA SHUMEET
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: A method of initiating a telecommunication session for a communication device include submitting to one or more telecommunication carriers a proposal for a telecommunication session, receiving from at least one of the one or more of telecommunication carriers a bid to carry the telecommunications session, and automatically selecting one of the telecommunications carriers from the carriers submitting a bid, and initiating the telecommunication session through the selected telecommunication carrier.
Patent CA-2682192-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMS JACK D
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: A modified bioreactor support material having high surface area for removing a contaminant (16) from fluids can include a substrate (10) having a functionalized surface, The functionalized surface can have inorganic or organic non-living functional groups, such that the functional groups bind to or chemically alter the contaminant. A method for making a modified bioreactor support material can include activating a suitable substrate (10) and attaching a biologically-derived functional group carrier such as living microbes (18) or non-living materials (14) derived from living materials to the activated substrate (10).
Patent CA-2682465-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TADDEI FRANCO
IPC: F03D5/04
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A wind system (1) is described for converting energy comprising at least one kite (2) that can be driven from ground immersed in at least one wind current (W) and at least one module (5) adapted to translate on at least one rail (6; 7) placed next to the ground, such module (5) being connected through at least one rope (4) to the kite (2), in order to drag the module (5) on the rail (6; 7) and to perform a conversion of wind energy into electric energy through at least one electric energy generating system cooperating with module (5) and rail (6; I) 1 such rope (4) being adapted both to transmit mechanical energy from and to the kite (2) and to control the flight trajectory of the kite (2).
Patent CA-2682648-A1 (CA)
Title: Flooring system
Inventor: SENNIK SUNDEEPAN
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2009-10-14
Abstract: A flooring system comprises a) a plurality of moisture impermeable base panels cooperating to cover an underlying surface, each of the base panels having opposing upper and lower surfaces and comprising a plurality of discrete projections extending from the lower surface for contacting and supporting the lower surface of the base panel above the underlying surface; b) a plurality of base panel connection elements attaching together adjacent ones of the base panels to inhibit relative horizontal movement therebetween and to form a continuous, moisture impermeable base surface; c) a plurality of upper panels made of a subfloor material, the upper panels being supported by the base panels; and d) a plurality of upper panel connection elements attaching together adjacent ones of the upper panels to inhibit relative vertical movement therebetween and to form a generally continuous upper subfloor surface.
Patent CA-2683665-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUETTIKER PHILIPP
IPC: A47J31/24
Filed: 2009-10-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un mécanisme d'entraînement (1) pour un percolateur (2), qui comprend une première roue dentée (10) munie d'un filetage interne (11), par lequel ladite première roue dentée (10) est reliée par pivot au filetage extérieur (21) d'un cylindre de guidage (20), de telle sorte que la première roue dentée (10) peut être déplacée le long de l'axe (22) du cylindre de guidage en réaction à une rotation; une seconde roue dentée (30), qui engage la première roue dentée susmentionnée (10) afin d'entraîner cette dernière le long de l'axe du cylindre; un logement (50) dans lequel la première roue dentée (10) est placée; un piston percolateur, qui est accouplé au logement (50), de telle sorte que ce piston (40) peut être déplacé de concert avec la première roue dentée (10) le long de l'axe du cylindre (22). Le mécanisme d'entraînement (1) comprend un guide linéaire (80) pour guider le logement (50), qui se déplace en parallèle le long de l'axe du cylindre (22) et sur lequel le logement (50) est engagé de façon à empêcher tout mouvement dudit logement (50) à l'opposé du guide linéaire (22), où l'axe de rotation (32) de la seconde roue dentée (30) est placé à une distance prédéterminée par rapport au guide linéaire (80).
Patent CA-2684404-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CZIBULA LASZLO
IPC: A61K31/495
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel monohydrochloride, dihydrochloride , monohydrobromide, maleate and methanesulphonate salts of trans 4-{2-[4-(2, 3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazine-1-yl]-ethyl}-N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl-cyclohexylam ine and/or their hydrates and/or solvates. Moreover, the invention relates t o the process for preparing the salts and their hydrates and/or solvates, to their use in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions which require mo dulation of dopamine receptor and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent CA-2686129-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PANAMA JULIO R
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising conta cting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silico ne and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at 200 degrees F or gre ater. The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising wa shing fabric in a detergent having a wash pH of greater than 10, contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino- functional silicone an d a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at less than 200 degrees F. The invention further provides a method of conditioning fabrics wherein soft ness, anti-static, and anti-wrinkle properties are imparted to the fabric wh erein the conditioned fabric resists yellowing in industrial and institution al conditions wherein the wash pH is greater than 9 and/or the fabric temper ature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.
Patent CA-2687179-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of processing tall oil
Inventor: KIVIRANTA ESKO
IPC: C09F1/04
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A method of processing wood oil which is generated during pulping. In the method, low molecular weight carboxyl acid that is approximately 0.5-5.0 % of the wood oil quantity (weight) is added to that wood oil early in its sep aration stage, in order to esterify the alcohol groups present in the wood o il, by the said acid. The protective esterification according to the present invention prevents the esterification of the alcohol groups by the fatty ac ids naturally present in the wood oil.
Patent CA-2689295-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAMESH RAJARAM
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un réseau de télécommunications sans fil qui fournit une ressource semi-persistante qu'une station sans fil (30) peut utiliser pour des motifs spéciaux (tel que la retransmission de paquets à des fins d'ARQ (demande automatique de répétition) ou un signal de contrôle. La ressource semi-persistante peut être allouée par le système à d'autres terminaux si, p. ex. une retransmission n'est pas nécessaire. Puisqu'une retransmission est généralement effectuée en réponse à un NACK (accusé de réception négatif) reçu d'un poste de base (28), ce NACK peut lui-même servir de jeton qui permet à la station sans fil (30) d'utiliser l'allocation semi-persistante. Ainsi, cette technologie comprend, p. ex. un procédé d'allocation de ressource sur une base semi-persistante et une signalisation efficace pour l'utilisation d'une telle allocation.
Patent CA-2691040-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KONISHI YOSHIMITSU
IPC: B05B17/06
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: Regarding a portable ultrasonic mist generating device, to make a device compact and prevent the amount of mist from decreasing by making the device compact. A cover 12 is arranged above a liquid surface 10. The cover 12 is a dome-like shaped. Therefore, it is possible to collide the liquid column against the cover 12 and restrict the height of a liquid column 11 by the cover 12. And it is possible to guide drops of the liquid column 11 to direct then around the liquid column 11 at positions away from the liquid column 11. The drops of the liquid column 11 falls to the liquid surface 10.
Patent CA-2694239-A1 (CA)
Title: Applicateur
Inventor: WALKER RODNEY GORDON
IPC: A61M5/178
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un applicateur, par exemple un injecteur (100), qui comprend des moyens de commande d'écoulement comprenant un premier élément (2) et un second élément (6) pour commander l'écoulement provenant d'un orifice d'entrée (4) vers un orifice de sortie (5). Une liaison articulée (17) est disposée, ayant une première extrémité (18) engagée à rotation avec le premier élément et une seconde extrémité (19) engagée à rotation avec le second élément. La liaison (17) est mobile entre une position pliée et une position verrouillée d'arc-boutement qui empêche un mouvement relatif du premier élément (2) vers le second élément (6). Des moyens de déverrouillage de liaison (28) sont prévus, lesquels déplacent la charnière (22) hors de la position verrouillée d'arc-boutement, de telle sorte que les premier et second éléments peuvent être déplacés ensemble. Une liaison analogue (10) empêche un mouvement non souhaité d'une coiffe d'aiguille (8). L'invention concerne également une coiffe d'aiguille (8) qui peut être utilisée pour retirer l'aiguille (7) de l'injecteur (100).
Patent CA-2694627-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAGANA PAOLO
IPC: G02B7/192
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A method for the production of mirrors (4) comprising a preliminary controlled pre-deformation treatment of an optical system (1) consisting of the following phases of: calculation of the deformation of the optical system (1) due to a selected reflecting treatment (2); design of a deforming layer (3) such as to produce on the optical system (1) a deformation opposite to the one caused by the selected reflecting treatment (2); and deposition on the optical system (1) of a deforming layer (3), on which the selected reflecting treatment (2) will subsequently be deposited.
Patent CA-2696411-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WYATT PETER JONATHAN
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: An applicator system includes a handle (102) and an applicator head (110) coupled to the handle, the applicator head including at least one helical applicator surface (112), the at least one helical applicator surface disposed about a space (3870).  The applicator system also includes a source of product (3880) disposed axially within the at least one helical applicator surface.
Patent CA-2697475-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCKINNON CHRIS JAMES
IPC: A63B59/70
Filed: 2010-03-23
Abstract: In the sport of hockey it is known to be an important piece of equipment that can be constructed out of wood, hemp, fibreglass, resin, composite and aluminium. It has a shaft with a butt end and a blade for moving the object (puck or ball) in play. To be held in the users hands it enables the user to shoot, pass or stick handle the object (puck or ball) on the playing surface.