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Patent CA-2415167-C (CA)
Inventor: VELEZ JUAN CARLOS
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2001-07-05
Granted: 2017-03-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving efficiencies in the current paid search engine keyword bidding market and optimizing use of use of such engines. The system accumulates bid amounts for a plurality of target keywords at one or more paid search engines and presents bid amounts to a user enabling the user to evaluate and optimize bids on those keywords. Bid amounts of keywords of interest are highlighted (302). Differential bids can be identified to optimize bids. Keyword bid changes are monitored to identify changes of interest to a potential bidder (306).
Patent CA-2416987-C (CA)
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE S
IPC: F17C1/16
Filed: 2003-01-29
Granted: 2010-04-06
Abstract: A pressure vessel having a relief area onto which a flange of a side port can be attached. The relief area includes a planar mating surface raised from the cylindrical sidewall of the vessel. A method for forming the pressure vessel includes providing a cylindrical mandrel provided with a side port spacer. Fiberglass is wrapped onto the mandrel and space. The fiberglass is impregnated with resin and the resin is cured. A metallic insert ring is embedded in a full bore open end of the pressure vessel. The ring has a cross-section having a height to width ratio of less than 0.7.
Patent CA-2422915-C (CA)
Title: Shaped woven tubular soft-tissue prostheses and methods of manufacturing
Inventor: SCHMITT PETER J
IPC: D03D1/00
Filed: 1997-05-20
Granted: 2007-05-08
Abstract: Continuously flat-woven implantable tubular prostheses have seamless woven sections which gradually change the number of warp yarns to smoothly transition, i.e., taper, from one diameter to another. Multi-diameter endoluminal grafts having a variety of shapes and configurations are made using a seamless weaving process without unacceptable voids or gaps in the tubular wall.
Patent CA-2423768-C (CA)
Title: Separateur de controle
Inventor: RODRIGUES CLAUDIO
IPC: A47F13/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Granted: 2010-11-30
Abstract: Séparateur transparent pour utilisation avec des bandes transporteuses de point de paiement pour séparer les achats des clients. Le séparateur consiste en une longue barre dotée d'une ouverture dans le bas pour faciliter l'empilement ou le glissement le long du bord du comptoir de caisse. Une lamelle est formée dans les parois latérales du séparateur qui permet d'y glisser une publicité imprimée pliée. Idéalement, la publicité est visible sur les deux parois latérales du séparateur. Le séparateur se fait en différentes formes et en une seule pièce ou en deux, soit le séparateur et un recouvrement transparent.
Patent CA-2424651-C (CA)
Inventor: KURTZ JAMES BRIAN
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2003-04-07
Granted: 2012-03-27
Abstract: A system and method for user modification of metadata in a shell browser. A group of items and associated metadata values are displayed in a window of the shell browser. An edit control permits user modification of metadata values displayed in the window. The user can modify metadata associated with a welcome pane, a selected item, or multiple selected items. A data structure stored on one or more computer-readable media contains metadata associated with items displayed in a shell browser, including user modifiable metadata which is also displayed in the shell browser.
Patent CA-2441492-C (CA)
Title: Rho-kinase inhibitors
Inventor: NAGARATHNAM DHANAPALAN
IPC: A61P15/00
Filed: 2002-03-22
Granted: 2011-08-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds (see formula I) wherein A, B, X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, a, b, c and p are as defined herein, and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as Rho-kinase inhibitors. The compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting tumor growth, treating erectile dysfunction and treating other indications mediated by Rho-kinase, e.g. coronary heart disease.
Patent CA-2446938-C (CA)
Title: Cryopreservation system with controlled dendritic freezing front velocity
Inventor: WISNIEWSKI RICHARD
IPC: F25C1/04
Filed: 2002-05-22
Granted: 2008-03-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a biopharmaceutical material cryopreservation system(100) that includes a flexible sterile container(104) comprising a biocompatible polymeric material, and the flexible sterile container(104) containing biopharmaceuticals materials(110), and a freezing system(122) thermally coupled to the biopharmaceutical materials(110) via the flexible sterile container(104), and the freezing system(122) comprising a temperature sensor(116) that monitors a temperature of the biopharmaceutical materials(110) wherein the freezing system(122) comprises a feedback loop constructed to control a dendritic freezing front(128) velocity, within the biopharmaceutical materials(110), in a range from approximately 5 millimeters per hour to approximately 250 millimeters per hour based on feedback information from the temperature sensor(116).
Patent CA-2447255-C (CA)
Title: Dynamic channel quality measurement procedure for adaptive modulation and coding techniques
Inventor: TERRY STEPHEN E
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-04-15
Granted: 2011-09-27
Abstract: A wireless digital communication method for communicating between a base station (12) and a plurality of user equipment mobile terminals (UEs 30) and employs adaptive modulation and coding to achieve improved radio resource utilization and provide optimum data rates for user services. Blocks of downlink (DL) data are received by the base station which requests downlink DL channel quality measurements only from those mobile terminals (30) with pending downlink transmissions. The UEs respond to the request by measuring and reporting DL Channel quality to the base station, which then allocates resources such that the UEs will make best use of radio resources. The base station notifies the UEs of the physical channel allocation indicating the modulation/coding rate and allocated slots followed by transmission of blocks of downlink data which are transmitted to the UEs.
Patent CA-2454147-C (CA)
Inventor: SELKER ERIC U
IPC: A61K31/706
Filed: 2002-07-30
Granted: 2013-05-21
Abstract: Zebularine has hypomethylating activity, and can be used to inhibit, reverse, and/or reduce DNA methylation in vivo and in vivo. Methods are provided for treating methylation-linked conditions through the application of 2-pyrimidinone derivatives, such as Zebularine. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising such derivatives are also provided.  Also provided are kits for use in inhibiting DNA methylation, which kits include an amount of a 2-pyrimidinone derivative.
Patent CA-2458151-C (CA)
Title: Fatty acid containing fiberglass binder
Inventor: TAYLOR THOMAS J
IPC: D04H1/64
Filed: 2004-02-19
Granted: 2011-11-15
Abstract: Provided is a fiberglass binder composition which comprises a polycarboxy polymer, polyol and a fatty acid. The binder also preferably includes a catalyst which is an alkali metal salt of a phosphorus-containing organic acid. The resultant binder provides minimal processing difficulties and a product which exhibits minimal water absorption.
Patent CA-2471209-C (CA)
Title: Photochromic oxazine compounds and methods for their manufacture
Inventor: ZHAO WEILI
IPC: C09K9/02
Filed: 2002-12-04
Granted: 2011-04-12
Abstract: The present invention provides oxazine compounds having aromatic, heteroaromatic, or aliphatic substituents at the 2 position of the oxazine moiety. Additionally, a one pot method with excellent yields is provided for producing the compounds.
Patent CA-2473843-C (CA)
Inventor: GOLD DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: A45D1/04
Filed: 2003-01-23
Granted: 2012-06-05
Abstract: A hair extension applicator, of the kind used to lengthen and/or thicken head hairs by applying additional hair extensions to natural hair, enables a strong precision and rapidity in use and comprises a handle, a pair of jaws adjacent therebetween, supported on said handle, apt to receive therebetween a portion of head hair and one or more fixing elements of respective additional hair extensions, pressing member and respective actuation means which determine the programmed translation of the pressing member with respect to a contrast means.
Patent CA-2474496-C (CA)
Inventor: RICHAUD JOHAN
IPC: B22D41/50
Filed: 2003-01-31
Granted: 2010-07-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a metallurgical ladle and more particularly to the bottom of the ladle having an outlet through which the molten metal can drain. An object of the present invention is to increase the efficiency of a ladle draining operation, including reducing the amount of discarded metal, avoiding the premature flow of slag through the outlet, and reducing the contamination of slag in the molten metal effluent. The ladle bottom (2) comprises a plurality of terraces (31A) and flow channels(33A, 33B, 33C), ultimately directing the stream of molten metal to an outlet (5) of the ladle.  The terraces are described as capturing slag and the channels permit molten metal to flow preferentially through the outlet.
Patent CA-2477643-C (CA)
Inventor: ROLLER PHILIP C
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 2003-03-03
Granted: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A vehicular lamp that uses a single high-flux light emitting diode as a light source to satisfy the requirements, including photometric requirements, of a combination stop/tail/turn/marker vehicle light. The lamp comprises a housing; a single light emitting diode adapted to secure to the housing as a light source and capable of emitting a minimum flux of approximately 20 lumens; a lens, adjacent to the light emitting diode, having a spherical front wall and a side wall. The lens has a rear surface with a plurality of catadioptric prism rings, an aspheric center lens, and a plurality of linear prism optics for distributing the light emitted from the light emitting diode horizontally and vertically. The combination of the prism rings, the center lens, and the linear prism optics produce a composite light distribution with a minimum angulation substantially 10° above and below the longitudinal axis of the lamp and a minimum angulation substantially 20° left and right of the vertical axis of the lamp. The vehicular lamp can satisfy the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, as well as Society of Automotive Engineers Standards J585 (3/02), J1395 (6/91), J1398 (6/91) , and J592 (12/94).
Patent CA-2479022-C (CA)
Title: Flush-mounted slider window for pick-up truck
Inventor: DANIEL KEVIN V
IPC: B60J1/16
Filed: 2004-08-24
Granted: 2008-12-16
Abstract: A window structure is provided which may be used as a rear window in a pick- up truck or the like. In certain example embodiments, the window structure includes a slidable window panel or sheet located between a pair of fixed window panels or sheets. The slidable window panel may be approximately flush with the fixed panels when in the closed position, but not in the opened position.
Patent CA-2506396-C (CA)
Inventor: DOMANN ROBERT E
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2005-05-05
Granted: 2008-07-08
Abstract: An apparatus and method for moving a tubing along a path, according to which the tubing is engaged by an outer chain which is driven to advance the tubing. The chain is adapted to be deflected radially in response to an increase in the diameter of the tubing, and a plate is compressed in response to the deflection of the chain to accommodate the variation in diameter.
Patent CA-2508916-C (CA)
Inventor: ZANINI DIANA
IPC: A61L27/34
Filed: 2003-12-18
Granted: 2014-02-25
Abstract: Biomedical devices with stable coatings are provided. The coatings are formed by incorporating at least one latent reactive component into the reactive mixture, forming a medical device from said reactive mixture and reacting said medical device with a coating effective amount of a coating polymer to bond said coating to the surface by ester linkages.
Patent CA-2510807-C (CA)
Inventor: BANDARAGE UPUL K
IPC: C07C323/65
Filed: 2003-12-19
Granted: 2011-11-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des composés qui inhibent l'enzyme TACE, des compositions de ces composés et des techniques d'utilisation de ces composés et de ces compositions destinées à traiter des maladies.
Patent CA-2511120-C (CA)
Inventor: HAUSMAN STEVEN MICHAEL
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2003-11-06
Granted: 2010-05-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne, dans certaines formes de réalisation exemplaires, un câble programmable comprenant une première extrémité pouvant être connectée à un automate programmable (PLC), et une seconde extrémité pouvant être connectée à un dispositif de télécommunications de réseau, ce dernier pouvant être couplé à un dispositif d'interface utilisateur. Le câble programmable peut être adapté en vue de stocker une pluralité de paramètres de configuration dans une forme de réalisation fonctionnelle. Ledit câble peut être adapté en vue de configurer automatiquement le dispositif de télécommunications de réseau, par la transmission à ce dispositif d'au moins un des paramètres de configuration, y compris un numéro NIP.
Patent CA-2513213-C (CA)
Inventor: HASELTINE WILLIAM A
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2004-01-20
Granted: 2013-07-30
Abstract: The present invention encompasses albumin fusion proteins. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the albumin fusion proteins of the invention are also encompassed by the invention, as are vectors containing these nucleic acids, host cells transformed with these nucleic acids vectors, and methods of making the albumin fusion proteins of the invention and using these nucleic acids, vectors, and/or host cells. Additionally the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising albumin fusion proteins and methods of treating, preventing, or ameliorating diseases, disordrs or conditions using albumin fusion proteins of the invention.
Patent CA-2529355-C (CA)
Inventor: HOHMANN RONALD P JR
IPC: E01C11/10
Filed: 2005-12-08
Granted: 2009-02-10
Abstract: A backer rod adapted for insertion into a construction joint having a polymeric foam body of closed-cell construction and a foraminous skin with both open and closed cells. The backer rod, when compressively inserted into a construction joint, is impervious to hot and cold sealants alike and maintains the seal integrity during the extremes of expansion and contraction. The backer rod is usable over the temperature range of -70 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The backer rod hereof is a continuously extruded closed-cell foam body that is degassed by a secondary extrusion. The skin portion is formed by heat treating the exterior of the polymeric foam body so as to create microperforations therein.
Patent CA-2531448-C (CA)
Inventor: SMITH RORY
IPC: B66B1/20
Filed: 2004-06-07
Granted: 2011-01-25
Abstract: Energy saving methods and apparatus for elevator systems having a plurality of elevator cars operating in a plurality of elevator shafts are disclosed. The present invention provides methods and apparatus for determining which one of the plurality of elevator cars is to be assigned to a new hall call in order to reduce the net energy consumption of the elevator system over time.
Patent CA-2535672-C (CA)
Inventor: PATMORE RICKY DALE
IPC: C02F1/04
Filed: 2006-02-08
Granted: 2008-10-07
Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for treating contaminated water. The apparatus comprises a tank with a dividing member dividing the tank into a settling region and an evaporation region. The settling region comprises an inlet, weir means, and an outlet, and the evaporation region comprises an inlet and heat application means, the settling region outlet in fluid communication with the evaporation region inlet. The method comprises allowing contaminated water to encounter the weir means, producing contaminants and cleaned water, and transporting the cleaned water to the evaporation region, where the heat application means apply heat to the cleaned water allowing evaporation of the cleaned water. The water treatment system comprises a settling sub-system for receiving contaminated water from a source and allowing contaminants to settle out of the contaminated water, producing cleaned water, and an evaporation sub- system in fluid communication with the settling sub-system for receiving the cleaned water and enabling evaporation of the cleaned water. Preferably, the system further comprises a boiler blowdown sub-system in fluid communication with the evaporation sub-system, wherein an adjacent boiler is allowed to vent boiler contents into the evaporation sub-system during boiler blowdown.
Patent CA-2537095-C (CA)
Inventor: STOFFELS PAUL
IPC: A61K31/513
Filed: 2004-09-03
Granted: 2012-05-29
Abstract: The present invention concerns combinations of a pyrimidine containing NNRTI named TMC278 with nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors such as emtricitabine, lamivudine or abacavir and/or nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors such as tenofovir useful for the treatment of HIV infected patients or for the prevention of HIV transmission or infection.
Patent CA-2537229-C (CA)
Inventor: SHERIDAN TIMOTHY M
IPC: G09G5/14
Filed: 2004-05-14
Granted: 2012-10-16
Abstract: A method of proportionally reducing the area of the operating system~s active ~desktop~ display with all functions operational, then deploying and displaying a secondary graphical user interface (GUI) known as a ~Persistent Portal~ (PP) into the resulting blanked area.
Patent CA-2539050-C (CA)
Title: A power converter with an adjustable output cable
Inventor: DAHL SOREN RISGAARD
IPC: H02J3/01
Filed: 2006-03-09
Granted: 2010-10-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a power converter for supply of electrical power to an aircraft on the ground. More specifically it relates to a power converter comprising a housing enclosing a frequency converter for provision of a stabilized multi- phase alternating output voltage to an aircraft through an output cable that is supplied from a cable drum integrated in the housing and facilitating connection to aircrafts with variable distances between their power sockets and the converter.
Patent CA-2542242-C (CA)
Title: Flanged joint
Inventor: HOLZHEU PETER
IPC: F16L23/18
Filed: 2004-09-25
Granted: 2010-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a flanged joint (1) comprising at least one flat gasket (10) held between the facing flange surfaces (2, 4) of components (6, 8), such as lines or container parts, which store or guide a pressurised medium. According to the invention, at least one lamella ring held in an annular groove (16) and defined, essentially without a gap, by a working diameter (40) radially opposing the annular groove (16), is arranged upstream of the flat gasket (10). Upstream is in the direction of a higher pressure inside the components from a lower pressure on an environment side of the flat gasket.
Patent CA-2547383-C (CA)
Title: Spring travel limiter for overrunning alternator decoupler
Inventor: JANSEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: F16D3/52
Filed: 2004-12-09
Granted: 2013-08-13
Abstract: A decoupler assembly for transferring rotary movement between an engine driven shaft and a serpentine belt. The decoupler includes a hub configured to be assembled to the shaft. The hub has a helical first slot formed therein. A  pulley is rotatably coupled to the hub. A carrier is mounted on the hub and includes a helical second slot formed therein, as well as an anti-ramp up boss formed thereon. A thrust plate is fixed to the hub and has a slot formed therein. A torsion spring is compressed between a hub end retained in the helical first slot and a carrier end retained in the helical second slot for transferring torque between the hub and carrier. The anti-ramp up boss travels within the slot formed in the thrust plate for limiting rotation between the carrier and thrust plate and preventing rotation of the torsion spring relative to the hub and carrier.
Patent CA-2548100-C (CA)
Inventor: BENEDICT WILLIAM F
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2004-12-10
Granted: 2015-03-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the treatment of interferon resistant tumors through the use of recombinant vectors encoding interferon species. In particular it is noted that interferon species provided by recombinant vectors possesses properties not associated with the recombinantly produced interferon proteins. The present invention further provides compositions useful in the treatment of interferon resistant tumors using recombinant vectors encoding interferons.
Patent CA-2552869-C (CA)
Inventor: ANANTANENI PRAKASA R
IPC: A61Q19/10
Filed: 2004-08-11
Granted: 2013-05-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne des esters d'acylalkyliséthionate utiles dans des produits de consommation. Ces esters d'acylalkyliséthionate sont produits par mise en réaction d'un ou plusieurs acides carboxyliques avec un ou plusieurs hydroxyalkyles sulfonates à substitution alkyle dans des conditions de réaction d'estérification. Les hydroxyalkyles sulfonates à substitution alkyle utilisés en tant que matière première dans la production d'esters sont préparés par mise en réaction de dioxyde de soufre avec un ou plusieurs alcoylènes oxydes.
Patent CA-2553626-C (CA)
Title: Bumper for automotive vehicle
Inventor: BACCOUCHE RIDHA
IPC: B60R19/18
Filed: 2006-07-26
Granted: 2011-07-05
Abstract: A bumper system for an automotive vehicle includes a unitary bumper beam substrate which defines upper and lower channel sections which are capped for part of their length by stiffening elements which provide localized increased strength and resistance to elastic buckling and collapsing of the bumper beam.
Patent CA-2557027-C (CA)
Inventor: PREISS ASSAF
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 2006-08-23
Granted: 2016-01-05
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for registering maps with images, involving segmentation of three-dimensional images and registration of images with an electro- anatomical map using physiological or functional information in the maps and the images, rather than using only location information. A typical application of the invention involves registration of an electro-anatomical map of the heart with a preacquired or real-time three-dimensional image. Features such as scar tissue in the heart, which typically exhibits lower voltage than healthy tissue in the electro-anatomical map, can be localized and accurately delineated on the three-dimensional image and map.
Patent CA-2570701-C (CA)
Inventor: FILLINGER CHARLES A
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2005-06-16
Granted: 2015-11-24
Abstract: Methods, systems, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are disclosed which provide ATM currency conversion capabilities. In one embodiment, a financial account number associated with a financial account maintained by a customer at a financial institution is received, a foreign currency type associated with the financial account is determined, and a choice is presented to the customer at the ATM to conduct a financial transaction in the foreign currency type. A  currency selection is received from the customer and at least a portion of the financial transaction is conducted at the ATM in the selected currency.
Patent CA-2576709-C (CA)
Inventor: ALAUX THIERRY
IPC: B22D23/00
Filed: 2007-01-26
Granted: 2014-01-14
Abstract: This invention pertains to a manufacturing process for cooling fluid discharge orifices in the wall (171) of a part, manufactured according to the lost-wax casting technique with a model formed in a wax mould, the orifices including a first portion (110E) leading to the external surface (171 ext) of the wall. The process is characterised by the fact that it consists in arranging cavities in the wax model, which correspond to the first portions (110 E) of the said orifices in the part. It is thus possible to manufacture the cooling air exhaust orifices without sharp edges.
Patent CA-2579549-C (CA)
Inventor: ETHEREDGE JOHN L
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 2007-02-23
Granted: 2015-05-19
Abstract: An electric cooking appliance is provided. The electric cooking appliance includes a plurality of surface heating elements and a plurality of sensors configured to monitor an operational status of a corresponding surface heating element. The electric cooking appliance also includes a first cooking unit, a second cooking unit and an electronic control to facilitate sharing power between the first cooking unit and the second cooking unit based on the operational status of the plurality of surface heating elements.