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Patent CA-2623834-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FITZ WOLFGANG
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A mobile bearing implant includes a first component. The first component includes a bone facing surface for engaging one of a substantially uncut articular cartilage surface and a substantially uncut subchondral bone surface. The bone facing surface substantially matches the one of the articular cartilage surface and the subchondral bone surface. The mobile bearing implant further includes an external surface. A bearing component has a first surface for slidingly engaging the external surface of the first component , and a second surface for engaging at least one of a second component, bone, and cartilage.
Patent CA-2623918-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WYCECH JOSEPH S
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: A methodology 10 which produces a reception assembly 101 which is biodegradable and which is adapted to selectively receive and support an item, such as a vehicular hood.
Patent CA-2625524-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHARLES PATRICK
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: Composition utilisable notamment comme agent odorisant d'un combustible gazeux, plus particulièrement du gaz naturel, comprenant : de 0,1 à 49,9 parties en poids d'au moins un sulfure d'alkyle (I) de formule : R1-S-R2 dans laquelle R1 et R2, identiques ou différents, représentent : un radical alkyle comprenant de 1 à 4 atomes de carbone ; ou R1 et R2 pris avec l'atome de soufre auquel ils sont attachés représentent un cycle saturé ou insaturé  comprenant de 3 à 5 atomes de carbone, éventuellement substitué par un radical C1-C4 alkyle ou C1-C4 alcényle ; de 50 à 99,8 parties en poids d'au moins deux acrylates d'alkyle (II) dont les radicaux alkyle comprennent de 1 à 12 atomes de carbone, de préférence de 1 à 8 ; de 0,001 à 0,1 parties en poids d'au moins un composé (III) inhibiteur de polymérisation des acrylates d'alkyle (II).
Patent CA-2626677-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HLAVINKA DENNIS J
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: Clamps and methods are disclosed for clamping portions of fluid containers and displacing fluid from the clamped portions. In one embodiment, a clamp (100, 800, 1300) has a first jaw (102) having a photopermeable main body portion (106) and a second jaw (104). The first and second jaws are operatively associated so that at least one jaw, or both jaws, may be moved between clamped and released positions. The clamp is sized to receive a portion of a fluid container (602) and displace fluid in the fluid container from a clamped region (604) of the fluid container when the first and/or second jaw(s) are in the clamped position. The photopermeable main body portion(s) of the first and/or second jaw(s) allow some light to reach the clamped region of the fluid container during photoradiation. Various clamp embodiments and assemblies having lock members (120) and interlocks (1300) are also disclosed herein.
Patent CA-2628485-A1 (CA)
Title: Articulated walking toy device
Inventor: LEONOV VLADIMIR
IPC: A63H7/00
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: An articulated walking device (10), configured for movement across a surface (S), includes a frame (12) and a plurality of leg assemblies (30) movably engaged with the frame. Each leg assembly includes a leg member (32) configured to rotate with respect to the frame about first and second axes (35 a, 36a) at least generally transverse to one another. A drive mechanism (13) operatively engaged with the plurality of leg assemblies actuates each of the leg members in like, predetermined, repeatable cycles of movement. The leg members are out of phase with one another, such that sufficient leg members are always supporting the toy device in an upright manner and immediately adjoining leg members do not move together in parallel.
Patent CA-2629774-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ODA YOICHIRO
IPC: A47C7/40
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A flexible base board for a chair, easily bends into a desirable shape. The base board fits more appropriately to the body of a person seated on the chair following the shape of the person~s body without pressing the back etc., thereby providing the person with good sitting comfort. The flexible base board is used for the backrest etc. of a chair. The base board has an upper shell (4), an intermediate shell (5), and a lower shell (6). A large number of holes (14) having substantially the same size are substantially uniformly formed in the entire surfaces of the upper shell (4) and of the lower shell (6). Also, a large number of holes (15) are formed in the entire surface of the intermediate shell (5), and each hole (15) has a greater transverse width than a hole (14) in the upper shell (4) and the lower shell (6).
Patent CA-2636480-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for analyzing hair
Inventor: SCHERZ AVIGDOR
IPC: G01J3/28
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a sample hair mixture having a mixture of two hair colors and an overall spectrum representative of the two colors, comprising:a first color selector, configured to select a first spectrum representative of a first color in the hair mixture from a first group of at least one spectrum, and an iterative spectrum combiner, associated with the first color selector and configured to iteratively combine therewith a second spectrum representative of a second color in the hair mixture from a second group of spectra over the first spectrum, thereby to find an optimal combination of first and second spectrum which is a closest match to the overall spectrum. 33
Patent CA-2637437-A1 (CA)
Title: Module for a perforated flat top belt with hinge gap for better fluid flow
Inventor: SCHOEPF ALEX
IPC: B65G17/08
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A belt module (10) comprises an intermediate section (31) having a top surface (13) . A first plurality of link ends (16) is connected to the intermediate section (31) at a first proximal portion and extends from the intermediate section (31) in a direction of belt travel (34) to a first distal portion (37) at the link ends (16) . The first link ends (16) have a first opening through a thickness (28) between and to opposed side walls (22, 25) . The first opening is disposed transverse to the direction of belt travel (34) . The belt module (10) also includes a second plurality of link ends (19) connected to the intermediate section (31) at a second proximal portion and extending from the intermediate section (31) in a direction opposite to the first link ends (16) to a second distal portion at the link ends (19) . The second link ends (19) have a second opening through a thickness between and to opposed side walls. The second opening is disposed transverse to the direction of belt travel (34) . The first and second plurality of link ends (16, 19) have vents (46) defined therein at the distal portion (37) .
Patent CA-2638524-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUECKNER ARNDT
IPC: C09K23/54
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of branched siloxanes containing R-SiO3/2 units, where R = organic radical, wherein straight-chain polysiloxanes containing silane hydrogen in the polymer chain are reacted in the presence of ammonium or metal carboxylates as a catalyst in the absence of hydroxy--functional organic compounds, and to siloxanes thus prepared and the use thereof in the preparation of polyurethane foams and antifoam formulations.
Patent CA-2638702-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAVARRE SCOTT
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2008-08-15
Abstract: A running board system is provided for the light truck market, where a beam of the running board is removable to double as a ramp. For example, a single one of these beams can be used to guide a motorcycle onto a truck bed, or alternatively a pair of these removable beams can be used to provide a ramp for guiding a two wheel cart (e.g., hand truck), four wheel vehicle, or snowmobile onto the truck bed. Optionally, the beam includes lockable storage and/or includes brackets for securement of the beam(s) to the truck's tailgate when used as a ramp.
Patent CA-2640356-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NONOMURA FUMINARI
IPC: D21H19/10
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A paper which contains a preaggregated filler having an average particle diameter as determined by laser diffractometry of 10-80 ~m and obtained by treating a filler with a combined acrylamide copolymer comprising (A) an anionic polysaccharide and (B) a cationic and/or ampholytic acrylamide copolymer, in such an amount that the paper has an ash content of 3-40 wt.% on a solid basis. This paper is satisfactory in paper strength including strength and stiffness, has high smoothness, and attains excellent print quality.
Patent CA-2643237-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for high speed variable printing
Inventor: CYMAN THEODORE F JR
IPC: B41C1/10
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: Systems and methods for high-speed variable printing are provided. Ink jet technology and lithographic systems may be combined in such a way to create a fully variable and high-quality print system. A protective positive image in an aqueous solution is applied on top of ink applied to a print cylinder. The ink is then stripped away from the area of the cylinder not covered by the protective positive image, and the positive image is transferred in ink to a print medium. The systems and methods described herein may be used to create high-quality one-to-one marketing applications.
Patent CA-2644463-A1 (CA)
Title: A back support adjustment system
Inventor: RAJARATNAM KUMAR
IPC: A47C1/022
Filed: 2006-03-27
Abstract: A back support adjustment system including a flexible suspension system having an adjustable and interchangeable flexing means positioned in between a frame and a support member. The back support adjustment system further includes an adjustable back support system having a housing integral with a back support surface and a tension assembly movable within the housing. Both the tension assembly and the adjustable back support system are adapted to engage the frame so that the movable tension assembly adjusts the tension of the adjustable back support system and the adjustable flexing means controls movement of the flexible suspension system.
Patent CA-2645363-A1 (CA)
Title: Infrastructure for instantaneous domestic and international mobile consumer commerce payment
Inventor: PAPADOPOULOS ISIDORE
IPC: G06Q20/12
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: A functional infrastructure for instantaneous domestic and international mobile consumer commerce payment comprises: a) a financial institution participant; b) an information technology participant; c) a mobile technology participant; d) a card manufacturer participant; said IT participant interfacing with said financial institution (a) and said mobile technology participant (c) and said card manufacturer (d) and providing transaction processing and thereby providing consumers with a payment means for use in commerce.
Patent CA-2647182-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHENK DAVID R
IPC: F16K1/226
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A butterfly valve for controlling the flow of fluid within a bore, including a butterfly and at least one ring extending at least one of substantially and completely around a perimeter of the butterfly and adapted to develop an expansion force in the radial direction when the at least one ring is in a contracted state with respect to the radial direction, wherein the at least one ring is secured to the butterfly in the contracted state and radial expansion due to the developed expansion force of the at least one ring is effectively restrained, wherein the butterfly valve is adapted to operate, when placed in a bore, without friction or substantially without friction between the at least one ring and the bore when the butterfly valve is placed in a closed position within the bore.
Patent CA-2647650-A1 (CA)
Title: One-way isolator for high torque devices
Inventor: DELL JAMES W
IPC: F02B67/06
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A one way isolator for high torque devices, such as alternator-starters, driven by a flexible drive means includes a hub and a sheave each of which includes at least one stop member. The hub and sheave are linked by a isolating spring and, via a bearing and/or bushing, can rotate with respect to each other to provide isolation, through the spring, from torque variations when torque is transferred from the flexible drive means to the device. When substantial amounts of torque are transferred from the device to the flexible drive means, the sheave rotates with respect to the hub to bring the stop members into contact such that the isolator then acts like a solid pulley to facilitate the transfer of the torque from the device.
Patent CA-2647654-A1 (CA)
Title: Membrane element, membrane unit and multistage membrane unit
Inventor: MATSUMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: B01D63/00
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A membrane element and a membrane unit in which a space section surrounded by a frame can be provided easily above the membrane element regardless of the number of sheets of the membrane element. In the membrane element where separation membranes are arranged on the opposite sides of a supporting plate, spacer portions for keeping a predetermined interval between the membrane surfaces of adjoining membrane elements are provided at the opposite side portions of the membrane element, and the spacer portion has a hole for inserting a through bolt. A plurality of sheets of membrane element extending above the upper end of the supporting plate are arranged such that the spacers contact each other, sealing panels are arranged at the opposite outermost portions of the arranged membrane elements, and a frame surrounding the space above the separation membrane is formed of the spacer portions and the sealing panel to complete a membrane unit.
Patent CA-2649978-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOCHECOWICZ STACY
IPC: A61K9/10
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: This invention relates to personal lubricant compositions that are relatively non-tacky while maintaining lubricity.
Patent CA-2650450-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif et ensemble de maintien pour balai d'essuie-glace
Inventor: BATICLE NATHALIE
IPC: B65D85/00
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de maintien pour un balai d'essuie-glace comportant une lame d'essuyage (3) et un élément de structure (8), le dispositif ayant une section ouverte (5a) destinée à recevoir la lame d'essuyage (3) du balai d'essuie-glace (2), pour permettre son maintien sensiblement à plat. Selon l'invention, le dispositif de maintien (1) comprend, des moyens de positionnement (7) du balai d'essuie-glace (2) dans le dispositif de maintien (1), des moyens de fixation (6) du balai d'essuie-glace (2) dans le dispositif de maintien (1), lesdits moyens de fixation étant sous la forme d'au moins un point de fixation (6a) agissant sur l'élément (8) de structure du balai d'essuie-glace (2). L'invention concerne également un ensemble de maintien pour balais d'essuie-glace comprenant deux dispositifs de maintien, un emballage intégrant un dispositif ou un ensemble de maintien et un procédé de montage d'un balai d'essuie-glace dans un dispositif de maintien.
Patent CA-2653101-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARLETTA MICHAEL A
IPC: A61K38/42
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: H-NOX proteins are mutated to exhibit improved or optimal kinetic and thermodynamic properties for blood gas NO delivery. The engineered H-NOX proteins comprise mutations that impart altered NO or O2 ligand-binding relative to the corresponding wild-type H-NOX domain, and are operative as physiologically compatible mammalian blood NO gas carriers. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions, kits, and methods that use wild-type or mutant H-NOX proteins for the treatment of any condition for which delivery of NO is beneficial.
Patent CA-2656593-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JIN TAIDONG
IPC: G01N11/02
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: A method of detecting the dryness of wet steam of a once-through steam injection boiler, comprises:   first, by detecting and/or calculating, obtaining volume flow of wet steam, corresponding volume flow of saturated liquid, and corresponding volume flow of saturated vapour; and then obtaining the dryness of wet steam of the once-through steam injection boiler, X, according to the following relationship equation:     (see above formula);   wherein ~x , ~' , and ~" are the volume flow of wet steam, the corresponding volume flow of saturated liquid, and the corresponding volume flow of saturated vapour respectively.     A detecting apparatus for detecting dryness of wet steam of a once-through steam injection boiler, specifically comprises: a data detecting module 1, a data processing module 2, and a data displaying module 3, wherein the data processing module 2 connects the data detecting module 1 and the data displaying module 3.
Patent CA-2658666-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMIDT EDWARD LAWRENCE JR
IPC: A61L15/56
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article suitable for receiving and containing bodily exudates that comprises a first waist region, a second waist region and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions, each region having two opposing longitudinal edges; wherein said article further comprises a pocket for a non-electronic temperature sensor wherein said pocket is disposed on any one of said regions and wherein said pocket has two opposing sides.
Patent CA-2659138-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANTOVANI LUCA
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lighting system, in particular for an avionics apparatus, having at least a light source and a control unit coupled to the light source and controlling operation thereof based on a management PWM signal; the management PWM signal may have a shape such as to limit radio frequency emissions. According to an embodiment, the lighting system has an interface unit coupled to the light source and receiving the management PWM signal from the control unit; during a lighting management mode, the management PWM signal carries management information for controlling the light source, and the interface unit is operable to decode the management information, for driving the light source; in particular, the control unit codes the management information using a first waveform parameter of the management PWM signal, and at least a second waveform parameter of the management PWM signal, different from the first waveform parameter. According to a further embodiment, the lighting system has at least one storage element coupled to the light source, and a transmission protocol is associated to the management PWM signal, envisaging a bidirectional communication between the control unit and the interface unit, by means of which management data are read from, and/or written to, the storage element.
Patent CA-2662145-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RESHAMWALA PIYUSH J
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A medical waste container includes a receptacle for receiving medical waste. In a first aspect of the invention, a container includes a receptacle having a bottom wall and an absorbent pad positioned in the receptacle adjacent: the bottom wall. The absorbent pad includes a substrate containing a super absorbent polymer. In a second aspect of the invention, a waste disposal kit for the collection and disposal of medical wastes includes a plurality of receptacles for receiving medical waste and a plurality of absorbent pads. Each absorbent pad is configured for placement in one of the receptacles adjacent a bottom wall in the receptacle.
Patent CA-2662944-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALLGREN ROGER
IPC: G01N33/74
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: Methods for measuring at least one mucosally released neuroendocrine gut system component in an individual and methods for diagnosing a disorder in an individual based on the concentration of at least one mucosally released neuroendocrine gut system component, and/or the ratio of the concentrations of at least one mucosally released neuroendocrine gut system component and at least one mucosally released inflammatory release mediator are provided.
Patent CA-2665599-A1 (CA)
Title: Bacteriophage immobilization for biosensors
Inventor: EVOY STEPHANE
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 2009-05-14
Abstract: A method is disclosed for anchoring a bacteriophage on a substrate, the bacteriophage having a phage amine moiety, the method comprising: producing a free amine terminal moiety on the substrate by chemical modification of the substrate; activating the free amine terminal moiety with a cross-linking agent to produce an active functional group to couple to the phage amine moiety; and anchoring the bacteriophage to the substrate using the active functional group. A sensor is also disclosed comprising: a substrate; an anchor group attached by chemical modification to the substrate and having an active functional group produced by the activation of a free amine terminal moiety; and a bacteriophage having a phage amine moiety coupled to the active functional group to anchor the bacteriophage to the substrate.
Patent CA-2666531-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANKS AMY KRISTINE
IPC: G09B5/08
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: A method for teaching a practical skill to a plurality of learners at geographically separate locations includes receiving, for each learner, a video feed generated by a camera at the learner's location. The video feed depicts at least an subject on which the learner is demonstrating the practical skill. The teacher simultaneously displays the video feeds for the plurality of learners on a display screen at a location of the teacher. One or more learners are allowed to submit questions to the teacher that are not immediately conveyed to the other learners. The teacher is allowed to select one of the learners having a question for individualized instruction, and to establish a private communication channel between the teacher and the selected learner.
Patent CA-2668446-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for dispensing vials useful in system and method for dispensing prescriptions
Inventor: GUTHRIE CHARLES H
IPC: G07F11/58
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing open-ended objects such as pharmaceutical vials includes: a housing having an internal cavity configured to house open-ended objects, the housing including a guide and a floor; a pick-up unit mounted to the housing, the pick-up unit including an endless member and at least one pick-up member attached to the endless member; and a drive unit. The endless member engages the drive unit and the guide for movement relative thereto. As the drive unit drives the endless member, the at least one pick-up member travels on a pick-up path, at least a portion of which is within the housing.
Patent CA-2670708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EADIE ALLAN
IPC: A01N47/36
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to synergistic herbicidal agents that are compatibl e with cultivated plants and contain herbicides from the group of benzoylpyr azoles. The invention discloses herbicidal agents containing: A) a compound from the group of benzoylpyrazoles; B) at least one other herbicide; and C) optionally at least one safener, as active herbicides against monocotyledono us and/or dicotyledonous weeds. Said agents have an improved action in relat ion to herbicides used individually and the same high compatibility with cul tivated plants.
Patent CA-2672756-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOLD EVGENIA
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides are provided. Each of the isolated polynucleotid es comprise a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide having an amino a cid sequence at least 80 % homologous to SEQ ID NOs:130-258 and 536-791, whe rein the polypeptide is capable of regulating cotton fiber development. Also provided are methods of using such polynucleotides for improving fiber qual ity and/or yield of a fiber producing plant, as well as methods of using suc h polynucleotides for producing plants having increased biomass/vigor/yield.