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Patent CA-2485857-A1 (CA)
Title: Panty type diaper
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI SATORU
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A panty type diaper for babies, adults and incontinent persons. The panty ty pe diaper comprises an outer layer sheet constituting an enclosure, an inner layer sheet touching a wearer, a humor absorber, an elastic member for spreading/shrinking a part of respective sheets, and a pair of leg openings for passing the legs of the wearer. The outer layer sheet has a substantiall y circular externalshape, the elastic member is stretched on the upper surface of the outer layer sheet along the outer circumferential fringe thereof whil e being elongated previously, an inner layer sheet having shape and size substantially identical to those of the outer layer sheet is compounded on t he upper surface of the outer layer sheet and the elastic member, and the absorber is disposed substantially in the central area on the upper surface of the inner layer sheet. With such an arrangement, a panty type diaper having no joint in the girth area and in which the elastic member shrinks to form a waist opening can be obtained.
Patent CA-2486831-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHENTAG JEROME
IPC: F24F8/26
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: Air decontamination devices in one example include a filter directly exposed to ultraviolet ("UV") radiation on an upstream side and a downstream side. Ozone may be provided to permeate the filter, as well. Reflectors may be provided to reflect UV radiation emitted in a direction away from the filter , towards the filter. The filter may be a V-bank filter, for example. Air sampling ports and prefilters may be provided. The air decontamination units may be used to decontaminate the air after industrial and medical contaminations and terrorist biological, chemical and radiological attacks, for example. Mobile isolation units, and methods of decontaminating rooms, a re disclosed, as well.
Patent CA-2487108-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved turbine
Inventor: PEDERSEN TOM LUNDGAARD
IPC: F03D1/04
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A fluid turbine (30) for extraction of power from a moving fluid, particularly suitable as a wind turbine, includes a rotor (32) mounted to a support structure (31) for rotation about a horizontal axis (39), the rotor (32) having multiple blades (37) extending forwardly and outwardly from a hub (36) and a ring fairing (38) secured to the blades (37) at their outer ends and rotatable with the blades (37) concentrically about the axis. The ring fairing (38) has at least one peripheral location a radial cross section shaped to develop in operation a circulatory flow (60) about the cross section in such a direction as to increase the velocity of fluid flow between the ring fairing (38) and the hub (36).
Patent CA-2487516-A1 (CA)
Title: Temporary tattoo for testing the sensitivity of skin to chemicals
Inventor: BOLBOT JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: Potentially irritant or allergenic test materials are incorporated into predetermined areas (12) of a temporary tattoo (30) which is applied to skin (31). After a few days the tattoo (30) is removed and the exposed skin is examined. Reddened areas (32,36) can be correlated with test materials that were present in overlying areas of the tattoo, e.g. by comparison with a map (40) and key.
Patent CA-2488887-A1 (CA)
Title: Chemically cross-linked cellulosic fiber and method of making same
Inventor: MCBEE DANA B
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to cross-linked cellulosic fiber having improv ed absorbency characteristics when compared to conventional cross-linked fibers . The cross-linked cellulosic fiber is obtainable by reacting pulp in the shee t or fluff form with one or more reagents selected from organic molecule havin g acid and aldehyde functional groups "acid aldehydes." The invention also relates to a method of producing the cross-linked fiber. The method includes heating the treated cellulosic fibers to promote intrafiber cross-linking. T he cross-linked fibers are characterized by having an improved centrifuge retention capacity, fluid acquisition rate, resiliency, absorbent capacity, absorbency under load, and other absorbent properties. The inventive cross- linked fibers are useful in forming absorbent composites, and in particular absorbent cores for use in absorbent articles.
Patent CA-2489116-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible tinsel ribbon antenna and assembly method for a tire
Inventor: STARINSHAK THOMAS WALTER
IPC: H01Q1/22
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: An antenna system and method for tire monitoring systems provides a flexible conductor having sufficient elongation characteristics as an antenna in a tire monitoring sensor system. A conductive strand is formed by wrapping a conductive tinsel ribbon around an extensible strength member. One or more conductive strands are combined to form an antenna cable that affixes to the inner liner of a tire. According to one aspect of the invention a conductive strand is formed by spiral wrapping at least one conductive tinsel ribbon around the strength member. According to another aspect of the invention, multiple tinsel ribbons may be wrapped around the strength member in braided fashion.
Patent CA-2492365-A1 (CA)
Title: Emergency brake system
Inventor: MASAKI SHOICHI
IPC: B60T8/56
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: In order to provide a vehicle emergency brake system which can reliably actuate a second brake means, there are provided the second brake means 1 for braking the vehicle A by increasing the frictional resistance with the road surface, a millimeter wave radar 2 for detecting any obstacle in an advancing direction, a pedal speed sensor 5 for detecting the step-in speed of a brake pedal 4 for actuating a first brake means, and a controller 6 for actuating the second brake means 1. If hard braking by the first brake means is detected by the pedal speed sensor 5, whether or not the vehicle A  is going to crash into an obstacle detected by the radar 2 is determined by the controller 6, and if determination is made that it will collide, the second brake means 1 is actuated. Thus, it is possible to reliably actuate the second brake means 1 in an emergency.
Patent CA-2493508-A1 (CA)
Title: An improved process for the preparation of mycophenolate mofetil
Inventor: MIRAJKAR ABDURRAZZAQUE
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A process of manufacturing mycophenolate mofetil comprising reacting an alkyl ester of mycophenolic acid with 2-(4-morpholinyl) ethanol in the presence of a form of zinc selected from metallic zinc or at least one zinc salt or at least one zinc oxide.
Patent CA-2494095-A1 (CA)
Title: Image pickup system
Inventor: HOSHINO HIRONORI
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: An image pickup system includes an IR lamp for applying infra-red ray forward, a CCD camera (5) for imaging the forward and converting it into an electric signal, and an image processing unit (7) for changing the signal accumulation time of the CCD camera (5) by a predetermined cycle and continuously and periodically outputting images of different exposure amounts. The image processing unit (7) prolongs the images of different exposure amounts in the longitudinal direction and averages signal levels of the both images after prolonged, thereby forming a combined image.
Patent CA-2495533-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas operating system for firearm simulators
Inventor: METCALFE COREY HOWARD
IPC: F41A33/06
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A removable gas supply (12) for a weapon simulator (10), wherein the gas system cycles the bolt (32) or slide (32) of the simulator (10) to provide recoil, actuate a hammer/trigger mechanism (34) and provide realism of the original weapon functions. The weapon simulator (10) has a housing (11) defining a piston chamber (59) and a piston (58) positioned in said chamber and connected to the bolt (32). The simulator (10) also includes a valve chamber (47) in the housing (11) connected with said regulated gas supply (12) and said bolt (32), and a recoil valve (46) positioned in the valve chamber (47) to control the release of gas from said regulated gas supply (12) to said piston chamber (59) to generate recoil in the weapon simulator (10).
Patent CA-2495811-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHENDY SAMY M
IPC: C04B24/26
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un article coulé en moule étuvé et un procédé de fabrication de celui-ci. L'article comprend un dispersant oligomère qui est un produit de réaction de deux ou de trois fractions. Pour fabriquer cet article, on mélange du ciment hydraulique, de l'eau, un gros granulat, un granulat fin, éventuellement un agent à surface active/entraîneur d'air et un dispersant oligomère ; et on utilise le mélange obtenu pour former un article coulé en moule étuvé.
Patent CA-2496704-A1 (CA)
Title: Module de coffrage metallique prefabrique pour beton
Inventor: MEILLEUR SERGE
IPC: E04G11/06
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: Est décrit un module de coffrage métallique préfabriqué pouvant être assemblé avec d'autres modules similaires à la façon d'un mur de brique pour former un moule pour couler le béton. Le module de coffrage est une structur e fabriquée de treillis métallique formant des parois reliées entre elles parallèlement par des tiges de raccordement métalliques pouvant se replier s ur elles-mêmes telle une penture. Ce système de coffrage comprend l'ajout de panneaux rigides isolants ou non, afin de contenir le béton lors de la coulé e. Ce coffrage demeure permanent. Il est léger, facile et rapide à installer.</SDO AB>
Patent CA-2498477-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASTHANA ATUL
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for managing memory on a mobile device. A maximum amount of available data storage memory may be allocated for storing data for each of a plurality of software applications loaded on the mobile device. If additional memory is needed for an executing software application, then one of the plurality of software applications may be selected for memory clean-up. Data may then be deleted from the data storage memory allocated to the selected software application in accordance with a pre-established memory retention policy for the selected software application.
Patent CA-2498864-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH PETER JOHN
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A method of detecting a predetermined alarm condition in a combustion emissi on gas. The method comprises exposing to the gas a semiconductor gas sensor having a p~-type mixed metal oxide semiconducting material of the first, second and/or third order transition metal series, the semiconducting materi al being responsive both to a change in concentration of a reducing gas in the surrounding atmosphere and to a change in concentration of oxygen in the surrounding atmosphere to exhibit a change in its electrical resistance. The resistance is monitored and an alarm signal is output if the resistance exceeds a predetermined value corresponding to the alarm condition.
Patent CA-2500543-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHEELER MATTHEW G
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A flow control system (100) includes a substantially rigid vessel (110) with a process fluid reservoir (112) situated in the rigid vessel (110) is in fluid communication with an outlet (116). A movable member (120) and/or a working fluid is situated in the rigid vessel (110) so as to selectively expel process fluid (122) from the outlet (116). Where a movable member (120) is employed, movement of the movable member (120) in a first direction causes process fluid (122) to be drawn into an inlet (114) and movement of the movable member (120) in a second direction causes process fluid (122) to be expelled from the outlet (116). In other implementations, the working fluid is metered into a working fluid reservoir (340) to compress a flexible process fluid reservoir (112) and expel process fluid (122) therefrom.
Patent CA-2500940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZITZMANN NICOLE
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: Disclosed are methods and kits to treat HCV infection by administering an iminosugar derivative compound that is effective to inhibit the activity of HCV p7 protein, and methods by which to screen for compounds that inhibit the activity of p7 protein or variants thereof. The disclosed N-substituted imino compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, inhibit the capability of HCV p7 to permeabilize membranes. Particularly efficacious compounds are imino sugars derived from N-alkylated piperidines. Also disclosed are methods for screening for potential HCV antiviral agents.
Patent CA-2504066-A1 (CA)
Title: Ventilated toilet system
Inventor: MUNDT FRED S
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: A ventilated toilet system with a toilet bowl, a toilet tank and a ventilation system. The ventilated toilet system has a vacuum system motor to expel odors from the ventilated toilet system via odor exhaust piping of varying widths, with an impeller and a housing for the vacuum system motor, that include a time delay contact relay, a flush lever button switch, a ground fault circuit interrupter with an on/off switch, a float switch and a contact relay.
Patent CA-2505348-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for yield improvement in glyphosate-resistant legumes
Inventor: SCHELBERGER KLAUS
IPC: A01N57/20
Filed: 2003-11-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for yield improvement in glyphosate- resistant legumes, characterised in that the plants or the seedstock are treated with a mixture comprising: a) a compound of formula (I), where X, m, Q and A have the meanings given in the description and b) a glyphosate derivative (II) in a synergistically effective amount.
Patent CA-2505543-A1 (CA)
Title: Ferromagnetic object detector
Inventor: KEENE MARK NICHOLAS
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: An apparatus (2) for detecting ferromagnetic objects in the vicinity of a magnetic resonance imaging scanner. The apparatus comprises primary sensor means (4; 44) adapted to measure a magnetic field, arranged in communication with signal processing means configured to identify temporal variations in the measured magnetic field due to the movement of a ferromagnetic object within an ambient magnetic field and to provide an output indicative of the presence of a ferromagnetic object in the vicinity of the primary sensor means (4; 44).  The apparatus further comprises secondary, non-magnetic, sensor means (60) adapted to detect the movement of objects in the vicinity of the primary sensor means in order to reduce false alarms. The output from the signal processing means may be used to operate an audible alarm (20), a visual alarm (22), an automatic door lock (26) or a physical barrier (28).
Patent CA-2506966-A1 (CA)
Title: Revetement de dispositifs medicaux
Inventor: CHEN DA-REN
IPC: A61F2/86
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés et des systèmes pour appliquer un revêtement sur au moins une partie d'un dispositif médical (par exemple une structure d'endoprothèse). Ces procédés consistent à amener une pluralité de particules de revêtement (par exemple des particules de revêtement monodispersées) dans un volume défini. Les particules peuvent par exemple être amenées au moyen d'une ou de plusieurs structures de buse, chaque structure de buse comprenant au moins une ouverture qui débouche à une extrémité de distribution. La pluralité de particules de revêtement peut être amenée dans le volume défini par distribution d'une pluralité de microgouttes auxquelles est associée une charge électrique, depuis les extrémités de distribution de la ou des structures de buse, au moyen d'un champ électrique non uniforme entre les extrémités de distribution et le dispositif médical. Une charge électrique est concentrée sur la particule lorsque la microgoutte s'évapore. Lorsqu'une pluralité de particules de revêtement se trouve dans le volume défini, ces particules peuvent être déplacées vers au moins une surface du dispositif médical, afin d'y former un revêtement (par exemple au moyen d'un champ électrique et/ou d'un effet thermophorétique).
Patent CA-2508406-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN BRYAN M
IPC: B60L/
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: An interface system (10) includes locomotive and car electrical trainline terminals (18, 19), locomotive and car brake pipe ports (12, 14) and a locomotive pressure supply port (16). A  train brake pipe valve (28) controls pressure on the train brake pipe port (14). A controller (60) monitors pressure on the locomotive brake pipe port (12) and controls the train brake pipe valve (28) in response to pressure on the locomotive brake pipe port (12). The controller (60) also provides ECP commands on the train electrical terminal (19) in response to pressure on the locomotive brake pipe port (12) and provides electrical power on the train terminal from the locomotive electrical trainline terminal (18). The car electrical terminal (19) is connected to the ECP trainline (108) for providing ECP commands and power to the ECP  equipped train devices. The controller may also control an emergency valve (50) to produce an emergency signal on the locomotive brake pipe port (12). A transition valve (94) on the brake pipe port allows bi-directional connection of the interface system.
Patent CA-2508756-A1 (CA)
Title: Processes for transitioning between metallocene and ziegler-natta polymerization catalysts
Inventor: HUSSEIN F DAVID
IPC: C08F2/34
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: Processes for transitioning among polymerization catalyst systems, preferabl y catalyst systems that are incompatible with each other. In particular, the processes relate to transitioning from olefin polymerizations utilizing metallocene catalyst systems to olefin polymerizations utilizing traditional Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems.
Patent CA-2509635-A1 (CA)
Title: Colloidal borosilicates and their use in the production of paper
Inventor: KEISER BRUCE A
IPC: C01B35/10
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: The invention comprises a borosilicate retention aid composition and a method for improving the production of paper by addition of the borosilicate. The borosilicate may be utilized in conjunction with a high molecular weight synthetic flocculant and/or starch, with or without the addition of a cationic coagulant. The borosilicate material is preferably a colloidal borosilicate. Methods for the preparation of the borosilicate material are disclosed.
Patent CA-2509746-A1 (CA)
Title: Exhaust device for vehicle engine
Inventor: YASUDA KAZUHIRO
IPC: B60K13/04
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: To provide an exhaust device for an engine adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, the exhaust device having an exhaust pipe connected at its upstream end to a cylinder head of the engine and an exhaust muffler connected to the downstream end of the exhaust pipe, wherein the generation of noise. from a heat insulating cover for covering a part of the exhaust pipe can be suppressed. The exhaust device includes a heat insulating cover for covering a portion of the exhaust pipe near the engine, a stay fixed to the heat insulating cover, the stay having a supporting plate portion curved so as to partially surround the outer circumference of the exhaust pipe, a first vibration isolating member sandwiched between the outer circumference of the exhaust pipe and the supporting plate portion, a band member adapted to be tightened to mount the supporting plate portion to the exhaust pipe, and a second vibration isolating member sandwiched between the supporting plate portion and the band member.
Patent CA-2509808-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PATTERSON ALBERT W
IPC: F04C2/344
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: Une pompe à déplacement direct comprenant un corps de pompe muni d'une chambre intérieure et d'une entrée et d'une sortie espacées de manière opposée dans la chambre. Une tête de pompe munie d'une surface extérieure cylindrique est fixée dans une position décalée dans la chambre. Un disque d'extrémité est fixé à chaque extrémité de la tête de pompe. Les disques d'extrémité se prolongeant au-delà de la surface extérieure cylindrique de la tête de pompe et de la paroi latérale de la chambre. Trois palettes de pompe planaires sont fournies, chacune dotée de côtés et de bords intérieurs et extérieurs. Les côtés des palettes sont assis dans les fentes des disques d'extrémité. Les bords extérieurs des palettes sont en contact constant avec la paroi latérale de la chambre. Les bords intérieurs des palettes sont assis en déplacement constant dans les fentes de la tête de pompe pendant le fonctionnement de celle-ci. Les fentes de la tête de pompe dans laquelle les palettes sont assises sont formées le long d'une corde si la tête de pompe est visualisée dans une coupe transversale et sont orientées de façon que leur plan repose à des angles de 60 degrés par rapport aux plans des fentes adjacentes.
Patent CA-2514457-A1 (CA)
Title: Seat assembly with seat back lockout
Inventor: TAME OMAR D
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: The seat assembly (10) includes a seat cushion (12) and seat cushion frame. A  riser mechanism secured to the seat cushion (12) and is operatively coupled to the floor of the vehicle. The seat assembly also includes seat back (14) and seat back frame. A recliner mechanism (20) is coupled between the seat cushion (12) and the seat back (14) for pivotally adjusting the seat back (14) relative to the seat cushion (12). A lockout mechanism (21) including a swing arm is associated with the recliner mechanism (20). The swing arm (26) includes a flange formed at a distal end (28). A lock arm is associated with the seat cushion (12) for selective movement in and out of a swing path of the flange of the swing arm (26).
Patent CA-2521529-A1 (CA)
Title: Irm-support complexes comprising immune response modifiers attached to macromolecular support material
Inventor: ZARRAGA ISIDRO ANGELO E
IPC: A61K47/00
Filed: 2004-04-09
Abstract: The present invention provides immune response modifiers (IRMs) associated with (typically, attached to, and preferably, covalently attached to) macromolecular support materials. The IRM compounds in such IRM-support complexes retain biological activity. Such attachment of an IRM to a macromolecular support material provides for the localized biological activity of the IRM.
Patent CA-2521560-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEL RIO ALESSANDRA
IPC: A61K47/10
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A stabilized HSA-free liquid pharmaceutical composition is described, which comprises an interferon (IFN), wherein said formulation is a solution that comprises a buffer, a surfactant, an isotonicity agent and an antioxidant.  Preferably the interferon is human recombinant IFN-beta.
Patent CA-2522843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN E
IPC: B01F3/08
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for creating a use solution of a concentrate diluted, with a dilution rate of not more than 1:130, into a diluent (12) flowing under pressure in a line (22). A normally-closed, user activatable valve (18) is operatively coupled in the line allowing the diluent to flow in the line upon user activation. A flow regulator (26) is operatively coupled in the line downstream of the valve (18), configured to maintain a constant flow rate for the diluent in the line. A constant flow rate pump (32) having an inlet and an outlet is operatively coupled to the valve (18). The inlet is adapted to be operatively fluidly coupled to the concentrate (28). The outlet is fluidly coupled to the line downstream of the flow regulator (26).