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Patent CA-2495860-A1 (CA)
Title: Snowmobile ski with alignment points
Inventor: VAELIKANGAS JYRI
IPC: B62D55/07
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: A snowmobile ski includes front and rear alignment points, which are preferably notches in the outer ribs of each of the skis. The notches facilitate alignment of the skis by receiving the end of a tape measure that is used to measure front and rear distances between corresponding front notches and corresponding rear notches of the skis. In one variant, the notches are equidistant from the skags to further simplify the task of aligning the skis.
Patent CA-2497224-A1 (CA)
Title: Expansion system for a luggage case
Inventor: KING WILLIAM L
IPC: B65D25/28
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: Luggage cases have been provided with expandable sections that permit the luggage case to accommodate varying amounts of the traveler's goods. These systems have included a flaccid textile gusset section, normally closed and surrounded by a zipper. The zipper can be opened fully to permit this gusset to expand. Elastically controlled gussets have also been proposed. The instant invention provides a neat, tailored accordion gusset 4 with crisscrossing elastic ribbons 22 attached to opposite rigid wire frames 8 and 10 of the expandable gusset 4, as well as a tensioned bungee cord 20 attached to the innermost edge of the center seam 26 of the expansion gusset 4. These elastic members 22 are enclosed and sealed from view by the outermost wall 6 of the luggage case 2 and an inner wall 14 defined by an elastic textile such as Spandex or the like. The resulting expansion gusset 4 can be best be built into the main packing compartment door 6 of the luggage case 2 and will expand in response to over-packing of the main packing compartment 18 by expanding the expansion gusset 4 in response to the pressure of the goods against the restoring force of the various elastic members 22.
Patent CA-2497536-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OZOLINS HELMARS E
IPC: F16M11/10
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un écran sans encadrement, qui comprend un dispositif d'affichage électronique et un couvercle. Le dispositif d'affichage électronique comprend une partie d'affichage d'images et une autre partie adjacente à la partie d'affichage d'images sur au moins un côté. Le couvercle est placé adjacent au dispositif d'affichage électronique et comporte une première partie placée adjacente à la partie d'affichage d'images du dispositif d'affichage et une seconde partie placée adjacente à l'autre partie du dispositif d'affichage. Les propriétés optiques de la première et de la seconde partie du couvercle sont sélectionnées pour que celui-ci présente l'aspect d'un couvercle uniforme sans encadrement, lorsque le dispositif d'affichage n'est pas en mode d'affichage d'images. Les propriétés optiques de la première partie sont également sélectionnées pour transmettre les images affichées sur la partie d'affichage d'images. Les propriétés optiques de la seconde partie sont de préférence sélectionnées pour que celle-ci masque l'autre partie du dispositif d'affichage. On peut également prévoir un dispositif d'affichage secondaire qui présente une image tel qu'un logo, que l'autre dispositif d'affichage électronique ou que le dispositif d'affichage électronique principal soit en mode d'affichage d'images ou non.
Patent CA-2499130-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for regulating cancer
Inventor: STEPHENSON SALLY-ANNE
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for inhibiting cancerous growth of a cell using an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof which binds to an epitope of EphB4 polypeptide. Purified antibodies of EphB4 are also provided.  The invention also provides methods for preventing or treating cancer. The invention also relates to methods of identifying agents that can inhibit cancerous growth of a cell.
Patent CA-2499239-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified scheduling technique for a telecommunication system
Inventor: BLACK PETER J
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: Biasing and scheduling transmission of data for access point transceivers. A  transmission period of the transceivers is biased in adjacent cells into a plurality of time slots such that the biasing reduces interference among adjacent cells. The transceivers are then scheduled to transmit data packets during a selected time slot of the plurality of time slots that is distinct from each other.
Patent CA-2499809-A1 (CA)
Title: Extruded tubing with discontinuous striping
Inventor: BURGMEIER ROBERT E
IPC: A61M25/10
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A tubular member comprises a balloon having a body portion positioned between a first end and a second end. The body portion is constructed from an extruded matrix material and at least one stripe of a second extruded material. The at least one stripe is at least partially disposed within the matrix material.  The proximal end and the distal end are constructed from the matrix material.
Patent CA-2502337-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEPHENS NEWEL L
IPC: B60Q1/32
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: An indicator is provided that utilizes a side-emitting light-emitting diode to indicate the state of a vehicle. An example vehicle indicator is an automobile turn indicator. Other embodiments and features further provide for a conventional light-emitting diode additionally mounted to the vehicle indicator. Certain embodiments provide a cover that protects the vehicle indicator from damage and influences the pattern and/or frequency of light emanating from the vehicle indicator. Yet other embodiments provide a circuit board for converting power from the vehicle's power source to the particular power requirements, a timing mechanism for controlling illumination, and a heat dissipating apparatus for controlling the temperature of the side-emitting light-emitting diode. Still other embodiments provide an indicator that directs light toward the vehicle operator.
Patent CA-2502708-A1 (CA)
Title: Fabric article treating device comprising more than one housing
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A treating device (10) for use with a fabric article drying appliance. The treating device dispenses a benefit composition into a chamber so as to provide benefits to fabric articles contained within the fabric article drying appliance. The treating device is comprised of at least two housings (20, 50) in communication with one another wherein at least one housing (20) is located in the interior of a fabric article drying appliance and at least one housing (50) is located outside of the fabric article drying appliance.
Patent CA-2503525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANTAIGNE RAYMOND
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A combination bed extension/ramp stricture for attachment to a sleeve-hitch of a truck, the structure comprising a non-revolving-hitch attachment member; a rear rectangular panel pivotally connected to the non-revolving-hitch attachment member to pivot around a first substantially horizontal axis from a first substantially upright position to a second position, wherein the rear panel is acting as a ramp between a rear panel-ground contact point and the plane of the non-revolving-hitch attachment member; a front rectangular panel pivotally connected to the rear panel at an intermediate point whereby when the rear panel is in the first position, the front panel is positioned substantially horizontal; whereby when the rear panel pivots from the first position to the second position, the front panel pivots relative to the rear panel around a second substantially horizontal axis and moves from the horizontal position to an inclined position that complements the inclination of the rear panel in the second position.
Patent CA-2506270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEREZIN ALEXANDER I
IPC: C25C3/20
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A method of controlling an aluminum reduction cell including the following steps: maintaining alumina concentration within preset limits by alternating base, underfeed and overfeed modes; measuring cell voltage and potline amperage;  calculating current normalized voltage value and a rate of changing thereof in time;  comparing the calculated values of the normalized voltage with preset values thereof and correcting anode-cathode distance when passing from the base mode to the overfeed or underfeed modes; and measuring a number of alumina feed doses in the underfeed mode and overfeed mode over a time period sufficient for the alumina to dissolve.
Patent CA-2510531-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions of magnetic particles covered with gem-bisphosphonate derivatives
Inventor: COROT CLAIRE
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising acid magnetic particles (p) based on an iron compound, said acid magnetic particles (p) being complexed by one or more gem-bisphosphonate compounds, having formula (I) X-L-CH (PO¿3?H¿2?)¿2?, wherein: L represents an organic group connecting function X to function gem-bisphosphonate -CH(PO¿3?H¿2?)¿2?; X represents a chemical function that can react with a biovector and, optionally, the X functions of the aforementioned particles are fully or partially coupled to a biovector. The invention also relates to a method of preparing said compounds and to the use of same, particularly as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (IRM).
Patent CA-2510881-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POPADIUC PETER O
IPC: C09K3/10
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: This application relates to a method of sealing machine components using electroactive materials that can be energized through a separate electric circuit or electric field in order to eliminate most friction and deformation losses during a sealing process.
Patent CA-2512594-A1 (CA)
Title: Aromatic alkylation process with direct recycle
Inventor: KELLY KEVIN
IPC: C07C2/66
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: Process for the alkylation of an aromatic substrate with partial recycling of the alkylated product. A feedstock comprising an aromatic substrate and an alkylating agent is introduced into an alkylation reaction zone and into contact with a molecular sieve catalyst to produce an alkylation product which is withdrawn from the alkylation reaction zone and split into two portions. A  first portion is recycled back to the alkylation reaction zone and supplied to the alkylation zone. A second portion is supplied to a suitable recovery zone for the separation of alkylated aromatic components from the unreacted aromatic substrate. The alkylation reaction zone may be operated under conditions in which the aromatic substrate is in the supercritical phase, and may comprise a plurality of catalyst beds wherein the recycled portion of the alkylation reaction product is subdivided into subproducts with one subproduct recycled to the inlet of the alkylation reaction zone and another subproduct introduced into the alkylation reaction zone between catalyst beds.
Patent CA-2513007-A1 (CA)
Title: Vaginal or rectal applicator
Inventor: BARTHOLOMEW JOEL MARTIN
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: Vaginal or rectal applicators for the delivery of a small volume of pharmaceutical preparation, i.e. less than 1 mL are disclosed herein. The delivery of a small volume of a pharmaceutical preparation allows for the transvaginal delivery of the preparation to the region of the upper vaginal vault or rectum for the treatment of diseases and disorders of the female urogenital system, cervix, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and peritoneal cavity and the lower abdomen. The vaginal or rectal applicators contain four main parts, an applicator barrel, a plunger, a plunger tip, and an applicator cap. The applicator functions similar to a syringe. The applicator is filled with a pharmaceutical preparation with the plunger in the back position. The cap is attached to seal the pharmaceutical preparation in the applicator. To use the applicator, the cap is removed, the applicator is positioned, and the plunger is depressed.
Patent CA-2513621-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for making nonwoven fabrics having raised portions
Inventor: JAMES WILLIAM A
IPC: D04H1/76
Filed: 1995-09-15
Abstract: A topographical support member and a method of forming a topographical support member for use in producing nonwoven fabrics with raised portions, especially intaglio and slob type portions. The topographical support member comprises a body having a top surface including a first micro-sized topographical pattern and a pattern of apertures extending through the body. At least one macro-sized region recessed below the top surface is provided. The micro-sized pattern produces a background portion of the fabric and the macro-sized recessed regions produce the raised portions of the fabric. Multiple levels may be provided in the macro-sized region to produce multiple level raised portions.
Patent CA-2515423-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for fixing a sound-proofing panel on a wall
Inventor: THOME JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for fixing a sound-proofing panel (1) on a wall (P), characterized in that it comprises first fixing means (10) associated with the wall (P), second fixing means (20) associated with said sound-proofing panel(s) (1), said first (10) and second (20) fixing means being mutually connected by elastic linking means (30). Adjustment of the elasticity of the linking means enables to tune individually the frequency of each sound-proofing panel, so as to process the different ranges of audio frequencies. Additionally, the inventive device enables uncoupling of the sound-proofing panels relative to the wall whereon they are mounted, thereby reinforcing the insulation of the room.
Patent CA-2517282-A1 (CA)
Title: Ozonation for food slicing machine
Inventor: RAWES GODFREY D
IPC: B08B3/08
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: An apparatus for disinfecting food slicing machines during use, and which does not necessitate stopping the machine to clean. The apparatus generates ozonated water and directs the ozonated water onto the band blade of the machine. The ozonated water is highly antibacterial, but leaves little or no undesirable residue. The apparatus includes a first fluid circuit in which the water flows and is ozonated. A second fluid circuit is in fluid communication with the first circuit, and has an outlet, such as a nozzle, that directs ozonated water onto the band blade. Preferably, the outlet is connected to a blade guide through which the band blade extends, and thereby supplies ozonated water to where it is the most needed: at the cutting surface.
Patent CA-2518325-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for forming waste containing packs
Inventor: MORAND MICHEL
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: An apparatus for forming waste containing packs from a length of flexible tubing is formed of a housing having a top portion, an intermediate portion and a lower portion. The top portion displays an opening to receive waste material therein and a cassette containing a package of a flexible pleated tubing. The intermediate portion has a retractable guillotine-type member sealingly contacting the tubing dispensed from the cassette and extending downwardly into the lower portion of the housing. Retraction of the member causes waste material received in the tubing of the upper and intermediate portions of the housing to be dispensed in a closed end tubing in the lower portion of the housing.
Patent CA-2518939-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining the nature of submarine reservoirs
Inventor: ELLINGSRUD SVEIN
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A system for investigating subterranean strata. An electromagnetic field and a seismic event are applied from the same location and the responses are detected using respective receivers both located at a second location spaced from the first. The responses are combined to identify the presence and/or nature of subterranean reservoir. The refracted wave components are used.
Patent CA-2522538-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutically active ornithine derivatives, ammonium salts thereof and methods of making same
Inventor: BLUMBERGS PETER
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutically active ornithine compounds, particularly to pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts of N.delta.-acyl derivatives of N.alpha.(4-amino-4-deoxypteroyl)-L-ornithine compounds; and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more of such ammonium salts. The ammonium salts provided by the invention exhibit superior chemical stability than corresponding acidic N.delta.-acyl derivatives of N.alpha.(4-amino-4-deoxypteroyl)-L-ornithine compounds.
Patent CA-2522722-A1 (CA)
Title: Asymmetrical accounting for a stable value investment product
Inventor: JANSSEN SEBASTIEN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: A stable value investment product which asymmetrically accounts for an assessment by applying the assessment to market value (1030) of the stable value investment product and adjusting (1020) the assessment applied to stably value (1040) of the stable value investment product by a ratio of the stable value to the market value, thereby minimizing put exposure to a wrap provider.  Also, a system for administering such stable value investment products.
Patent CA-2523277-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STACKMAN GARRETT LEE
IPC: A47D5/00
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A rigid foldable portable diaper changing pad provided with a plurality of support panels. At least one of the support panels is provided with a section overlaying an adjacent panel to provide stability and prevent the panels from being rotated more than 180~. An additional panel provided at a right angle from the plane of the aforementioned panels would be utilized to support the changing pad on a faucet spigot. This panel would also be utilized to prevent scalding of an infant, if the water were to be turned on accidently.
Patent CA-2524681-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical transmission apparatus through rotating tubular members
Inventor: DOWNTON GEOFF
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for the communication of power or data signals across the rotating gap of two tubular members, such as the stator and rotor of a mud motor, and between said rotating members of a drill string through inductive couplers located axially along the drill string.
Patent CA-2525406-A1 (CA)
Title: Bed with means for adjusting the position of a barrier element in relation to the mattress
Inventor: LE PALLEC DIDIER
IPC: A47C21/08
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: The hospital bed comprises a frame with a sleeping plane on which a mattress (3) is placed. It is fitted along one of its longitudinal sides with a barrier (5) able to occupy two end positions. In the first position the barrier is erected vertically with its top located at a higher level than the mattress upper surface. In the second retracted position the barrier top is located at a level lower than that of the mattress upper surface. There are lateral position adjusters (200,200',8) for the barrier in its erected position.
Patent CA-2531991-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for receiving signals in a mobile communication system using adaptive antenna array technology
Inventor: JOO PAN-YUH
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A base station having at least one reception antenna generates a reception beam using a previous reception beam weight and a despread signal of a current reception signal, calculates an error value indicating a difference between the current reception signal and a desired reception signal, and calculates a current reception beam weight using the previous reception beam weight, the despread signal and the error value. The base station generates a reception beam weight step value using the error value and an output signal, calculates a difference between the previous reception beam weight and a product of the reception beam weight step value, the despread signal, and a conjugate value of the error value, as the current reception beam weight, and selects the reception beam weight step value such that the current reception beam weight becomes the optimal reception beam.
Patent CA-2532329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TROWBRIDGE DAVID N
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: A system for presenting a visual representation of a computing system is disclosed. The system comprises a matching engine that accesses a data store of patterns that can be used as composable design elements to map components of a computing system to a pattern. The system further comprises a visualizer that presents a graphical representation of a pattern mapped by the matching engine. Methods of using this system are also presented.
Patent CA-2537890-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOHCHI CHIE
IPC: A23L7/104
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: It is intended to provide a process for safely and less expensively producing a fermented plant extract containing an immunopotentiator at a high concentration. Namely, a fermentation and culture method which comprises fermenting a plant material such as wheat flour by using Pantoea agglomerans which is a gram-negarive bacterium living in a symbiotic relation with a plant such as wheat or apple. Thus, the immunopotentiation action of the plant can be extremely enhanced. Moreover, such a product has a high safety because of being free from contamination with animal-origin impurities.
Patent CA-2541272-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of and system for scalable mobile-terminal platform
Inventor: CROUGHWELL WILLIAM J
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A mobile terminal includes an access subsystem and an application subsystem. The access subsystem includes at least one access-technology interface. The application subsystem is inter-operably connected to the access subsystem. The application subsystem and the access subsystem are separated via a functional split. The access subsystem provides access by the application subsystem to a first wireless network via a first access-technology interface of the at least one access-technology interface.
Patent CA-2541723-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-vibration locking device for pipe and cable clamps
Inventor: LALANCETTE DANIEL
IPC: F16B39/12
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a clamp body having a transverse surface and a threaded opening therein, a threaded bolt threaded through the opening, the bolt having a head at one end region and a saddle at an opposite end region, the saddle configured to clamp against a pipe, a locknut threaded on the bolt, the locknut adapted to being rotated on the bolt against the head with a predetermined amount of torque, the predetermined amount corresponding with a pre-determined force to be applied by the saddle against the pipe.
Patent CA-2543840-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PORTER STEPHEN C
IPC: A61F2/01
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: Vaso-occlusive devices for occluding a body cavity include an internal element located within a lumen of the device. The internal element may include an active element (214) configured to stiffen the coil in-situ made from a material that can expand to a desired size, thereby inducing a radial stress to the coil to stiffen the occlusive device. Alternatively, the active element is secured to two points on the occlusive device, and is made from a material that contracts, thereby inducing a compression to stiffen the device.