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Patent CA-2531252-A1 (CA)
Title: Voltage sensing apparatus for medium-voltage electrical power distribution systems
Inventor: MULLIGAN TIMOTHY J
IPC: G01R15/06
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A molded voltage sensor is provided that achieves excellent sensing accuracy over a wide temperature range by molding primary and secondary capacitances of a voltage divider into a solid dielectric material and wherein the capacitances are preferably fabricated from the same material, or at least materials having nearly identical temperature coefficients of permittivity. In a preferred arrangement, a first member of dielectric material includes a conductive pattern on the outer surface thereof and an electrical connection attached to the conductive pattern. The first member is then molded into a predetermined location with respect to a central conductor and a layer of the dielectric molding material is also molded over the exterior of the first member. Another conductive pattern is formed on the over-molded layer. The overall assembly is then molded to form a body of the desired shape and provides insulation between the conductor and the conductive patterns.
Patent CA-2531256-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for improving a player tracking system to provide players a recruiting incentive
Inventor: ESTEY RICHARD CRAIG
IPC: G06Q50/34
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating a conventional gaming system. Such gaming systems typically have player tracking systems which have databases storing player profile fields for either a sponsoring player or a recruited player. The invented method works with a typical gaming system, but adds an additional field which stores the identity of the recruit's sponsor. Information regarding the recruit is then used to populate the recruit's profile with, among other things, information identifying the sponsor. Criteria are then set, which if met by the recruit, result in the recruit being accepted by the system. The sponsor and recruits gaming activity is then collected by the system into each player's profile, and ongoing, typically complementary, benefits are afforded to the sponsor based on the gaming activity of the recruit. Once the recruit is accepted into the system, he or she is able to become a sponsor with respect to new recruits.
Patent CA-2533037-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for evaluating cardiac ischemia based on heart rate fluctuations
Inventor: STAROBIN JOSEPH M
IPC: A61B5/352
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A method of assessing cardiac ischemia in a subject to provide a measure of cardiovascular health in that subject is described. In general, the method comprises the steps of: (a) collecting a first RR- interval data set from the subject during a stage of gradually increasing heart rate; (b) collecting a second RR- interval data set from the subject during a stage of gradually decreasing heart rate (e.g., after an abrupt stop in exercise; during a stage of gradually decreasing exercise load; etc.); (c) separating fluctuations from a slow trend in the first RR- interval data set; (d) separating fluctuations from a slow trend in the second RR- interval data set; (e) comparing the fluctuations of the first RR- interval data set to the fluctuations of the second RR- interval data set to determine a difference between the fluctuation data sets; and (f) generating from the comparison of step (e) a measure of cardiac ischemia during stimulation in the subject, wherein a greater difference between the first and second data sets indicates greater cardiac ischemia and lesser cardiac or cardiovascular health in the subject.
Patent CA-2537268-A1 (CA)
Title: Partially double stranded nucleic acid molecule
Inventor: HIRATA KAZUYA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A partially double stranded nucleic acid molecule for nucleic acid molecule detection, comprising a single stranded nucleic acid molecule (a) complementary for a nucleic acid molecule as a detection target and one or two single stranded nucleic acid molecules (b) hybridizing with part of the single stranded nucleic acid molecule (a), characterized in that regions of single stranded structure of the partially double stranded nucleic acid molecule are complementary for regions including identification site of the nucleic acid molecule as the detection target. Using of this nucleic acid molecule as a probe enables easily identifying of fine distinction of base sequence.
Patent CA-2539931-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NISSL THOMAS
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: The invention is relative to a stent (1) with a tublar support frame (2) consisting of axially successively following, interconnected annular segments (3, 4, 5), which support frame (2) is surrounded on its outside by a thread (11). The thread ends (12, 13) are guided via a deflection (14) from the outside into support frame (2), where they are coupled by a connector consisting of a material visible in x-rays. Deflection (14) is realized by two deflection elements (15, 16) in the form of eyelets provided on annular segment (3). Deflection elements (15, 16) are arranged on the circumference of support frame (2) at an interval from one another and are provided on end-side annular segment (3), viewed in longitudinal direction L of the stent.
Patent CA-2540372-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANGIARDI ERIC
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: The invention is relative to a stent (1) with a tubular support frame (2) consisting of axially successively following, interconnected annular segments (3, 4, 5) which support frame (2) is surrounded on its outside by a thread.  The thread ends are guided via a deflection from the outside into support frame (2), where they are coupled by a connector consisting of a material visible in x-rays. Deflection is realized by two deflection elements (24, 25) in the form of eyelets provided on annular segments (3, 6). Deflection elements (24, 25) are arranged on the circumference of support frame (2) at an interval from one another and are provided on end-side annular segments (3, 6), viewed in longitudinal direction (L) of the stent (1).
Patent CA-2540556-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUTWEIN GREGORY J
IPC: C02F/
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A two-stage sewage grinder pump (10) having two impellers (30, 32) and a grinder (60) attached to the motor shaft (24). Preferably, both impellers are vortex impellers and are positioned between the grinder and the motor. The motor housing includes a discharge conduit (70) that is monolithic with the motor housing (20). An anti-siphon valve (71) is integral with the discharge conduit. An integral discharge flange (75) and check valve (78) are attached to the discharge conduit to connect the sewage grinder pump to a sewage out~let.
Patent CA-2541161-A1 (CA)
Title: Proximity detection using wireless connectivity in a communications system
Inventor: RUSS SAMUEL H
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a primary device that detects the proximity of additional remote devices, which are intended to be within the same local network. The primary device communicates with the remote devices using wireless communication. In the event that the remote devices are outside of a predetermined range, the remote devices are disabled.
Patent CA-2542273-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil de transmission de donnees par retroaction dans un systeme de communication sans fil
Inventor: CASACCIA LORENZO
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: Selon l'invention, une rétroaction de stations d'utilisateurs à la station de base destinée à une transmission multidestination/radiodiffusée est accomplie par décodage des données multidestination/radiodiffusées reçues d'un émetteur dans une ressource sens descendant; par création d'un message de rétroaction correspondant à la réception des données multidestination/radiodiffusées; et par mise en file d'attente du message de rétroaction en vue de sa transmission au émetteur dans une ressource sens montant. La ressource sens montant mise en oeuvre correspond à la ressource sens descendant utilisée pour la transmission multidestination/radiodiffusée. Pour des transmissions vers un seul destinataire, la ressource sens montant est réservée à une transmission sens montant correspondant à une transmission sens descendant dans la ressource sens descendant.
Patent CA-2548335-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable storage rack for a vending machine
Inventor: MASON PAUL L
IPC: G07F11/00
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A vending machine includes at least one width-adjustable storage rack, the storage rack having a fixed wall and a movable wall connected to the fixed wall by at least one connecting link; and an adjustment mechanism constructed and adapted to position the movable wall relative to the fixed wall and to thereby vary an interior width between the fixed and movable walls. Two movable walls can be connected to a single fixed wall.
Patent CA-2548843-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for forwarding calls placed to a telecommunications destination
Inventor: ADAMS NEIL
IPC: H04M3/54
Filed: 2006-05-29
Abstract: A method and system for forwarding calls placed to a primary destination is provided. The method comprises: receiving at least one call forwarding profile, each call forwarding profile having a predefined duration and at least one call forwarding destination; receiving an instruction to activate one call forwarding profile; and forwarding calls placed to the telecommunications destination according to the activated profile.
Patent CA-2552039-A1 (CA)
Title: Continuous rotary hole punching method and apparatus
Inventor: MARLOW JOHN V
IPC: B31B50/83
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous, high-speed production of punched strip having an array of high-tolerance closely-spaced holes with positive ejection of waste punch-out material. A first pair of opposed rotary dies, one a female die and the other a male/female die, punches a first set of holes in a strip fed continuously between the dies, and a second pair of opposed rotary dies, one the male/female die and the other a male die, punches a second set of holes in the strip between the first set of holes, the strip being wrapped about the common male/female die during punching of the first and second sets of holes to continuously index the strip with the two opposed pairs of rotary dies to ensure production of the high-tolerance closely-spaced holes. A  plurality of angular segments mounted in an annulus formed in proximity to the perimeter of the dies adapted for controlled radial travel of the angular segments during rotation of the dies, each angular segment having at least one ejector pin for radial reciprocal travel in a die recess, ejects punch-out material from the recess.
Patent CA-2553867-A1 (CA)
Title: Nonabrasive sensory exfoliating system
Inventor: LEONARD CARIN
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of exfoliating and warming the skin comprising the steps of topically applying a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition. The composition comprises a physical exfoliating system of at least three insoluble particles of different materials, a heat generating agent and a silicone component.
Patent CA-2555536-A1 (CA)
Title: Picture frame stand
Inventor: HOLMES KENNETH
IPC: A47G1/24
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: A picture frame stand, comprising a bracket (10) adapted for mounting to the rear of a picture frame or to a panel at the rear of a picture frame and a support member (12) pivotally mounted to the bracket (10) by means of a cylindrical section of a bar (16) received in a channel (33). The surface of the cylindrical bar section is substantially smooth and the channel (33) is formed by a part-cylindrical section of the bracket (10) whose surface is also substantially smooth but which has inherent radial springiness such as to frictionally grip the smooth bar sufficiently to normally hold a selected angular position between the bracket and support member but whose frictional grip can be overcome by manually applied force to the support member to enable the relative angular disposition of the bracket and support member to be adjusted over a continuous range. The channel (33) is defined by the bracket (10) such that when the bracket is operationally mounted to a rear panel of a picture frame, or to the picture frame itself, the mouth of the part-cylindrical channel will face towards said rear panel or picture frame.
Patent CA-2556654-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOFRONIE MIRCEA T
IPC: B31B50/59
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: A die assembly for producing paperboard pressware includes an obliquely angled, continuous ring, and/or annular stop member between an inner die member and an outer die ring. Increased surface area of contact between stop components provides greater wear resistance, and the angled contact face maintains alignment of the die components.
Patent CA-2558875-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for sharing groups of objects, synchronising, and synchronising between three or more devices
Inventor: RYDER SCOTT
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a method of sharing a group of one or more objects between a plurality of users, in which one or more of said plurality of users is able to change parameter data of at least one said object. The method comprises storing at least one version of each said object; when an object is changed, creating a new version of the object, the new version of the object comprising additional data relating to the creation of the new version; storing the new version of the object together with any version of that object before the change; providing all versions of the object to each of said plurality of users; and using the additional data provided for each version of the object to determine how to display the object. Another aspect of the present invention comprises a method of synchronising data between a primary device and one or more subsidiary devices, said method comprising;  storing a primary set of data on said primary device; comparing data on each subsidiary device with said primary set of data; updating said primary set of data; and updating data on each of said subsidiary devices using said updated primary set of data. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of synchronising between three or more devices, said method comprising; storing an indication of the device or devices involved in each synchronisation event;  storing data changes received during a current synchronisation event together with the device submitting those changes; and applying the data changes subsequent to the stored synchronisation event for the or each device.
Patent CA-2560635-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER RICHARD T
IPC: F16K24/04
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: Provided is a valve element (120) for venting fluids, such as gas or liquids, entrapped in a packaging enclosure (100). The valve element includes a base element (122) having an aperture (142) disposed through it and a membrane (124) having a protruding raised portion (132). The membrane is attached to and overlays the base element. The raised portion is selectively configurable between a concave position and a convex position by applying an external force against the apex of the raised portion. When configured in the convex position, the raised portion is spaced apart from the aperture allowing fluid communication therethrough. When configured in the concave position, the raised portion obstructs the aperture preventing fluid communication therethrough. To vent air passing through the aperture into the environment, an expandable channel (152) for providing a clearance is provided between the membrane and the base element.
Patent CA-2567798-A1 (CA)
Title: Method, system and program product for storing downloadable content on a plurality of enterprise storage system (ess) cells
Inventor: BOUTBOUL IRWIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: The present invention takes advantage of unused storage space within the ESS  cells to provide for the efficient and cost effective storage of downloadable content. Specifically, the system of the present invention generally includes a download grid manager that communicates with the ESS cells. Content to be replicated to the ESS cells, and characteristics corresponding thereto, are received on the download grid manager from a content owner (or the like).  Based on the characteristics, a storage policy, and storage information previously received from the ESS cells, the download grid manager will replicate the downloadable content to unused storage space within the ESS  cells.
Patent CA-2569925-A1 (CA)
Title: Optimized concurrent data download within a grid computing environment
Inventor: BOUTBOUL IRWIN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: In a Grid computer system having a plurality of download servers in network communication with client computers and a download management system, a client requests a download plan from the download management system for downloading data in parallel from the plurality of download servers to a client. The client requests chunks of data from download servers identified by the download plan. The client monitors the performance of the download servers downloading the chunks and reassigns portions of chunks amongst the download servers in order to improve the performance of completing the download of the chunks. A chunk of download data is a plurality of files, a file or a portion of file of data.
Patent CA-2570029-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de mesure de distance, methode de mesure de distance, dispositif et programme de traitement d'information et support d'enregistrement
Inventor: SHIMOTONO SUSUMU
IPC: G01S11/14
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: [PROBLÈMES] Mesurer avec précision une distance entre une pluralité de dispositifs de traitement d~information. [MOYEN DE RÉSOUDRE LES PROBLÈMES] Ce système de mesure de distance mesure une distance entre un premier dispositif de traitement d~information et un deuxième dispositif de traitement d~information. Le système de mesure de distance comprend : une unité de synchronisation du temps pour synchroniser le temps de référence du premier dispositif de traitement d~information avec le temps de référence du deuxième dispositif de traitement d~information utilisé pour la mesure de distance ; une unité de transmission de signal audio pour transmettre un signal audio du premier dispositif de traitement d~information au deuxième dispositif de traitement d~information dans l~état où le temps de référence du premier dispositif de traitement d~information est synchronisé avec celui du deuxième dispositif de traitement d~information ; et une unité de calcul de distance pour calculer la distance entre le premier dispositif de traitement d~information et le deuxième dispositif de traitement d~information en fonction de la synchronisation de transmission audio lorsque le signal audio est transmis, cette synchronisation étant décidée en accord avec le temps de référence du premier dispositif de traitement d~information, et la synchronisation de réception audio lorsque le signal audio est reçu, cette synchronisation étant spécifiée en accord avec le temps de référence par le deuxième dispositif de traitement d~information.
Patent CA-2571008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASAUCHI NOBORU
IPC: G03G21/00
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A printing material container is detachably attachable to a printing apparatus having a plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The printing material container comprises a first device, a second device, and a terminal group that includes a plurality of first terminals, at least one second terminal and at least one third terminal. The plurality of first terminals are connected to the first device and respectively include a first contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one second terminal is connected to the second device and includes a second contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus--side terminals. The at least one third terminal is for the detection of shorting between the at least one second terminal and the at least one third terminal and includes a third contact portion for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals. The at least one second contact portion, the plurality of the first contact portions, and the at least one third contact portion are arranged so as to form one or multiple rows. The at least one second contact portion is arranged at an end of one row among the one or multiple rows.
Patent CA-2574831-A1 (CA)
Title: Biomarkers for bladder cancer
Inventor: VLAHOU ANTONIA
IPC: G01N21/75
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: The present invention provides protein-based biomarkers and biomarker combinations that are useful in qualifying bladder cancer status in a patient.  In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify a subject sample as bladder cancer or non-bladder cancer. The biomarkers can be detected by SELDI mass spectrometry.
Patent CA-2577203-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELGADO ARAUJO ALEJANDRO JAVIE
IPC: A23L11/30
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A process for preparing a beanless flavor soymilk or okara or a combination thereof, which compares the stages of containing soybeans with deaerated water under an atmosphere of carbon dioxide for a time and a temperature effective to allow said soybeans to soak and swell; washing said soaked and swollen soybeans with water to remove oligosaccharides and ripening enzymes; grinding said washed soybeans under an at atmosphere of carbon dioxide by bubbling in carbon dioxide in a sublimated state to form a slurry; and filtering the slurry to produce raw okara and soymilk.
Patent CA-2578064-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of eye disorders characterized by an elevated intraocular pressure by sirnas
Inventor: GASCON IRENE
IPC: A61P27/06
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: Sequences and protocols for treatment of eye conditions by use of RNA  interference are disclosed. Target genes are selected from those responsible for aqueous flow or aqueous outflow, while particularly preferred conditions to be treated include glaucoma and uveitis.
Patent CA-2579079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EGERTON TERRENCE ARTHUR
IPC: C02F1/467
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: An electrochemical device comprising: (a) a semiconductor layer, wherein the semiconductor is silicon or silicon carbide, and where the layer has a thickness from 1 to 1000 ~m; (b) a TiO2 layer on the semiconductor layer, where the layer may include an alkaline earth oxide MO up to an amount where the layer is MtiO3, and where the layer has a thickness from 5 nm to 1 mm; (c) a grid of inert metal on the TiO2 layer, arranged so as to be able to apply a electric field across the TiO2 layer; and (d) an ohmic contact on the semiconductor layer.
Patent CA-2580383-A1 (CA)
Title: Weighing apparatus
Inventor: MACMICHAEL DONALD BRUCE ATHERT
IPC: G01G21/30
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A weighing apparatus comprising a weighing pan (20) for supporting on an upper surface thereof an object (21) to be weighed, a support for the weighing pan (20), the support contacting a lower surface of the weighing pan and comprising an elongate member (23) extending downwardly from the weighing pan (20), the elongate member (23) extending through a hole (24) provided in a floor (36), located beneath the weighing pan (20), of a weighing pan region of the apparatus, a weighing mechanism (44) located beneath the floor (36) of the weighing pan region in a weighing mechanism region of the apparatus, the elongate member (23) connecting with the weighing mechanism, and a drive means (28) for selectively moving the weighing pan (20) between an upper position, at which the weighing pan (20) is spaced from the floor (36), and a lower position, at which the weighing pan (20) contacts the floor (36) in a sealing relationship for preventing material in the weighing pan region from passing through the hole (24) into the weighing mechanism region.