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Patent CA-2433226-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and plant for thickening sludge derived from water treatment by flocculation-decantation with ballasted floc
Inventor: BINOT PATRICK
IPC: C02F11/14
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for thickening sludge derived from a water treatment plant by flocculation-decantation with floc ballasted with micro-sand or other dense granular material using a liquid cyclone treatment (1) of the decantation sludge. The invention is characterised in that it comprises successive steps which consist in: degassing (3) the overflow sludge of the liquid cyclone treatment (1) from the ballasted flocculation-decantation unit, said degassing step being carried out on a corresponding degassing surface at a degassing surface velocity of less than 100 mph; injecting at least a flocculating reagent (4) into said sludge; and thickening said sludge in at least a laminar sludge thickener (6), with a stilling floor load calculated at the thickener floor surface higher than 200 kg of suspended matter per m2 per day and the extracted sludge concentration higher than 10 g/l.
Patent CA-2435971-A1 (CA)
Title: Eccentric disc debarker
Inventor: PEETSO VICTOR
IPC: B27L1/02
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: A debarking apparatus comprises eccentric debarking discs having a non-circular perimeter shape.
Patent CA-2437238-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHRISTMANN LEANDRO
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a microinjection assembly including a microscope, a microinjection system comprising a micromanipulator, a micropipette and a piezo-electric oscillator, and an obliquely angled macro monitoring unit. The present invention also provides methods of microinjecti ng the germinal disk of an avian egg, thereby delivering a transgenic nucleus, spermatozoon or isolated nucleic acid to the avian embryo. The avian ovum ma y be returned to a female bird for hard-shell deposit and laying of the egg fo r hatching as a transfected bird.
Patent CA-2439156-A1 (CA)
Title: Ride plate positioning mechanism for personal watercraft
Inventor: FUSE TOMOHIRO
IPC: B63B35/73
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: To provide a ride plate positioning mechanism for a personal watercraft that can reduce the burden on an operator and can raise the productivity. In a ride plate positioning mechanism 30 of a personal watercraft 10, a portion of a bottom wall 15a of a stern 15 that is located below a water jet propeller 17 is formed from a ride plate 31 removable from a craft body 11. Further, a pair of left and right positioning projections 32, 32 are formed integrally on the ride plate 31 while a pair of left and right positioning receiving portions 33, 33 corresponding to the positioning projections 32 are provided on the craft body 11 side.
Patent CA-2441379-A1 (CA)
Title: Flow fields with capillarity for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells
Inventor: ATBI ABDERRAHMANE
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: Water management is improved in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells by employing capillary channels or wicks in the lands that separate the reactant distribution channels in the flow fields. Capillary action moves water within these micro-sized capillary channels or wicks. Appropriate designs can be used to assist in the removal of water from the cell and/or in the redistribution of water from relatively wet regions in the cell to relatively dry regions.
Patent CA-2442607-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEASLEY ELLEN M
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: The present invention provides amino acid sequences of peptides that are encoded by genes within the Human genome, the GPCR peptides of the present invention. The present invention specifically provides isolated peptide and nucleic acid molecules, methods of identifying orthologs and paralogs of the GPCR peptides and methods of identifying modulators of the GPCR peptides.</S DOAB>
Patent CA-2444618-A1 (CA)
Title: An apparatus and method for providing local geographical information to remote communication devices
Inventor: BANKS PHILIP
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: An apparatus for the display of geographical information including: -a remot e communication device including a display and having a global positioning system adapted to provide information about the position of said device and transmit it to a remote location; and a remote database including geographic al data wherein said device transmits to said database its current position abd said database transmits to said device geographical information in relation to that position, said information subsequently being displayed on said device display.
Patent CA-2446348-A1 (CA)
Title: Twin airfoils for a sport-curling brush
Inventor: WILSON DAVID GARY
IPC: A63B67/14
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: Twin airfoils for mounting to a push broom or brush used in the winter sport of curling. Main objective is to aerodynamically enhance brushing performance by utilizing a curved surface to create a Coanda effect (tendency of air to follow a curved surface), reducing air pressure on the leading surface of a moving curling stone. As a secondary benefit, these "wings" help reduce ice-contact friction of a brush used as a sliding balance during stone delivery. May also modernize or enhance the appearance of a curling brush, similar to how adding an air spoiler to an automobile aids defining a sports car.
Patent CA-2448340-A1 (CA)
Title: Livestock processing antenna
Inventor: FINLAYSON JOHN DOUGLAS FRANK
IPC: A22B7/00
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: An antenna system for use in processing of livestock carcasses including in combination, antenna means adapted to transmit and receive signals from transponders in or on carcasses moving on a conveyer system, support means adapted to support the antenna, pivoting means adapted to enable the antenna to pivot on the support means as each carcass comes into contact with the antenna, wherein in operation, the pivoting action enables a wiping contact to be maintained between the antenna and a carcass sufficient to obtain a positive reading of the transponder irrespective of a rotational and/or angular displacement of the carcass about a vertical axis without causing dislodgment of the carcass from the conveyer system or bruising of the carca ss.
Patent CA-2450625-A1 (CA)
Title: Isoquinoline compounds having antiinfective activity
Inventor: KAIZERMAN JACOB A
IPC: C07D207/42
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: Isoquinoline compounds having the formula where R1, R2, Y, m, n, and Z are a s defined herein, bind to the minor groove of DNA and have antifungal and antibacterial activity.
Patent CA-2452083-A1 (CA)
Title: Implement lift and level system with a front mounted direct coupled rockshaft
Inventor: MOSDAL BRIAN THOMAS
IPC: A01B63/22
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A rockshaft is mounted over the front rank of the implement frame and is operated by cylinders located at opposite ends of the rockshaft connected to lift arms extending radially adjacent bearing mounts. Fore-and-aft extending links aligned with the lift arms and mounts operate lift wheel assemblies. A hitch arm connected near the center of the rockshaft is directly connected to a hitch turnbuckle for level lift operation. An aligned arrangement of cylinders, cylinder brackets, links and arms provides minimal torsional loading, particularly when the rockshaft is rotated to fully raise the implement frame for transport and is in the most susceptible shock Loading condition. Moment arms are controlled to minimize rockshaft torsional loading during highest stress conditions. The front-mounted rockshaft provides simplicity and advantageous weight distribution.
Patent CA-2456890-A1 (CA)
Title: Lift shaft closure and method of fulfilling fire protection requirements of a lift shaft closure and of mounting the same
Inventor: STUDHALTER ERNST
IPC: B66B13/30
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a lift shaft closure, a method of fulfilling fire protection requirements of a lift shaft closure and a method of mounting the same. In this lift shaft closure the door frame (2) is composed in the region of the closing edge (3) of at least two parts (20a, 20b) which shift their position relative to one another under thermal influence (Fig. 5, 20a').   1n the case of fire the first door frame part (20a) separates from the second door frame part (20b), wherein the former curves by heat action and displaces in front of the door leaf (1a), whilst the second door frame part (20b) substantially retains its original shape.
Patent CA-2462256-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARSHALL PETER F
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: An encapsulation device (5) for repair of articular cartilage defects includes a body for disposition adjacent a bone in an area of the cartilage defect (55), and elongated leg structure (25) extending from the body and for disposition in the bone in the area of the cartilage defect. The leg structure is provided with a length which is a plurality of magnitudes greater than a thickness of the body, and is of a generally conical configuration.
Patent CA-2471040-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIGON PAUL D A
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: A nasal balm applicator includes a tubular container having a base end and an opposite open end, a cylindrical stick of malleable chap-inhibiting balm snugly and slidably mounted in said tubular container, selectively actuable stick translating means mounted to said container for selective longitudinal translation of said stick along said container between storage position wherein an exposed end of said stick is recessed within said open end of said container, and an extended position wherein said exposed end extends from said open end, wherein said exposed end of said stick has a convoluted shape adapted to conformably wrap around inner and outer surfaces of a nasal rim of a user's nose.
Patent CA-2472151-A1 (CA)
Title: Combination treatments for allergic disease comprising administering an anti-ige antibody and antiallergic compound
Inventor: WALKER CHRISTOPH
IPC: A61P11/02
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition comprising an anti-IgE antibody and at least one further antiallergic compound selected from the group consisting of anti-inflammatory agents, leukotriene modifiers, bronchodilators, antihistamines, interleukin antagonists, mast cell inhibitors, and immunotherapeutical agents, such as 33-epichloro, 33-desoxyzascomycin (pimecrolimus), in which the active ingredients are present in free form or in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and optionally at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; for simultaneous, separate or sequential use.
Patent CA-2472259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELLARD JAMES CARL
IPC: H02K15/03
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: Magnetic motor component sleeves (209) for motor components with the sleeves (209) having various helpful magnetic characteristics, such as high magnetic permeability; magnetic saturation; residual (or remanent) magnetization; anisotropic magnetic properties. Method for making a magnetic linear motor shaft (202), including thermal treatment to temporarily change the dimension s of various shaft components to allow tight assembly.
Patent CA-2473079-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms and their antimicrobial susceptilbility
Inventor: MADSEN GARY
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for determining the presence or absence of pathogens in a biological sample and for the concurre nt determination of the antimicrobial susceptibility of pathogens present. The devices and methods of the present invention are able to make the determinations without pre-selection of target bacteria. Instead, all organisms from the sample are applied to the device. In wells where one or more antimicrobial agents are present only pathogens resistant to the antimicrobial agent grow. This allows the user to determine the presence of target pathogens and concurrently determine the resistance patterns of the organisms without the need to subculture the organisms. The present inventio n also provides methods of performing a business service of performing the determinations described above, and kits containing the devices and descriptions of the methods.
Patent CA-2474253-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved powder metallurgy lubricant compositions and methods for using the same
Inventor: LUK SYDNEY
IPC: B22F1/00
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to improved metallurgical powder compositions that incorporate solid lubricants, methods for preparing and using the same, and methods of making compacted parts. Ejection properties, such as stripping pressure and sliding pressure, of compacted parts can be improved by using the solid lubricants. The solid lubricants contain polyalkylene- polyalkylene oxide block copolymer lubricants or a combination of polyalkylene-polyalkylene oxide block copolymer lubricants and at least one additional lubricant. The polyalkylene-polyalkylene oxide block copolymer lubricants include at least one block A of a linear or branched polyalkylene chain having from about 5 to about 500 carbon atoms, and at least one block B of an alkylene oxide chain having a formula -[O (CH2) r]m- , or -[(CH2)rO]m - . The polyalkylene block copolymer lubricants can have a formula represented as A-B or A-B-A.
Patent CA-2474506-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOPER ROTEM
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: Une station mobile comprend des circuits de traitement et une mémoire. Un groupe de systèmes de communication sans fil est sélectionné selon une procédure d'acquisition de systèmes prédéterminé. L'analyse d'un signal reçu correspondant à chacun des systèmes permet de déterminer quelles sont les chances d'acquisition du système sélectionné par la station mobile. L'ordre de priorité des systèmes sélectionnés est réagencé en fonction des résultats de l'analyse, ce qui débouche sur une séquence d'acquisition de systèmes plus efficace. La station mobile tente alors d'acquérir le système de communication sans fil sélectionné selon la séquence d'acquisition de systèmes.
Patent CA-2475316-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus of coordinating operational feedback in a plasma cutter
Inventor: MATUS TIM A
IPC: B23K10/00
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for improved operational feedback from a plasma torch (16) to a plasma-cutting power source (12). A plasma cutter (10) includes a plasma cutting power source (12), a plasma torch (16) in communication with the plasma cutting power source (12), and a serialization circuit (51) disposed within the plasma torch (16) to control transmission of multiple feedback signals from the plasma torch (16) to the plasma cutting power source (12).  The serialization circuit (51) receives the multiple feedback signals and places the feedback in a queue, such that the multiple feedback signals are sent from the queue to a processing unit (74) in the power source (12) via a single communications link.
Patent CA-2475922-A1 (CA)
Title: Implant plate, method and facility for the manufacure thereof
Inventor: ZEILER CLAUDIUS
IPC: A61B17/84
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: The invention relates to an implant plant and the use thereof in surgery and/or orthopedics. The implant plate according to the invention serves to stabilize a fracture of an upper-arm head and/or a fracture of a proximal upper arm. It is therefore fitted with at least one raised receiving member (6) for a flexible fastening member (29) on a side, facing away from a bone (4), of a head-end portion (2) of the implant plate (1). Each receiving member (6) has an aperture (7) extending substantially parallel to an outer edge or contour (8), and to the side of the implant plate (1) facing away from the bone (4), for threading, passing-through, and drawing together the flexible fastening member (2). The receiving member (6) can be formed using process and plant technology from strip material (42), or using externally fabricated receiving members (6) that are welded, press-welded, soldered, screwed, or riveted onto the outer side of the implant plate (1).
Patent CA-2476257-A1 (CA)
Title: O-alkylated rapamycin derivatives and their use, particularly as immunosuppressants
Inventor: COTTENS SYLVAIN
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 1993-09-24
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 0-alkylated derivatives of rapamycin of formula (I), especially 40-0-alkylated derivatives, are found to have pharmaceutical utility, particularly as an immunosuppressants.
Patent CA-2479698-A1 (CA)
Title: Protective layer for a body, and process and arrangement for producing protective layers
Inventor: KLIPPE LUTZ
IPC: B32B9/00
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: Many applications, in particular in the domestic sector, require bodies which have a protective layer with a high scratch resistance and thermal stability. One typical example is glass-ceramic cooking surfaces of modern cooking hobs.      The invention provides a corresponding protective layer which comprises at least one hard-material layer formed from a metal oxide and/or metal nitride and/or metal carbide and/or metal oxynitride and/or metal carbonitride and/or metal oxycarbonitride which has laterally closely cohesive, crystalline columns which grow perpendicular to the surface of the body and the lateral dimension of which is on average less than 1 µm, preferably less than 200 nm, and which predominantly has crystal orientations which, in the case of columnar growth, have little tendency to widen out, the surface roughness of the hard-material layer having an R a value of less than 50 nm, preferably less than 20 nm.
Patent CA-2481528-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WELLS STEPHEN LAWRENCE
IPC: G06Q10/02
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A system to facilitate bookings including at least one business centre, each business centre having at least one product available for booking, wherein each business centre includes a first processing means for receiving and making bookings of at least one product from at least one agent or customer;  and a central data centre including a second processing means for receiving and making bookings of at least one product from at least one agent or customer or at least one other agent or customer; wherein at one or more predetermined periods or actions one first and second processing means are synchronised so that booking information in the first and second processing means is the same.
Patent CA-2482260-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of heme oxygenase-1 and products of heme degradation
Inventor: BERBERAT PASCAL O
IPC: A61P9/14
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of disorders using heme oxygenase-1 and heme degradation products.
Patent CA-2483616-A1 (CA)
Title: Method, use and kit for separating albumin from contaminants in a liquid
Inventor: BELEW MAKONNEN
IPC: C07K14/765
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: The present invention is a method of separating recombinant human serum albumin (rHSA) from low molecular weight contaminants in a liquid, which method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a separation medium, which is comprised of anion-exchanging ligands coupled to a base matrix; and (b) contacting the liquid with the separation medium to adsorb the rHSA to the ligands. In one embodiment, the functional groups of the ligands are weak anion-exchanging groups, preferably secondary amines, and the density of ligands on the base matrix is relatively high.
Patent CA-2485057-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PLESSERS JACQUES
IPC: B22D45/00
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: The invention comprises a carrier tube for sensors for taking measurements in metal or cryolite melts, especially in cast iron, steel, or copper melts, and it is formed from a mixture of a plant fiber material with starch and/or protein.
Patent CA-2487019-A1 (CA)
Title: A screen/mixer
Inventor: TURNBULL SAM DOMINIC SEATON
IPC: B01F29/60
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A device (10) for sieving and/or mixing is disclosed which includes a base (12) and a container (13) mounted thereon for rotation about an axis which is substantially horizontal. The container has a peripheral wall (14) extending angularly about and longitudinally relative to the axis, and an opening (25) extending longitudinally relative to the axis to provide for movement of material into and out of said space. Means to drive the container angularly about the axis are provided so that any material which is introduced into the container may be processed as required by rotation thereof. The peripheral wall is configured with an internal baffle to prevent material from being delivered when the container is rotated one way, but delivers material from within said space through the opening when the container is moved angularly about its axis in the opposite direction being a predetermined direction of rotation for delivery.
Patent CA-2487887-A1 (CA)
Title: Tool module connector for use in directional drilling
Inventor: SUTHERLAND MICHAEL T
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A tool module interconnect (10) for interconnecting to adjoining modules for insertion in a drill string features a system which permits making the electrical interconnection before assembly of the mechanical connections to interconnect the tool modules together. The interconnect comprises a hollow interconnect body (18) open at both ends. A wire harness (18) is provided in the hollow body with terminal end connectors (26, 28) accessible from the respective open end of the interconnect body. The interconnect is adapted for attachment to adjoining modules, where at least one end has a rotatable threaded sleeve (24) for connection to a tool module by a threaded collar.
Patent CA-2488395-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOMMER FRANK-UWE
IPC: E05F15/10
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device, particularly for doors, garage doors, etc., comprising a guide device, particularly a rail or guide rail, extending in movement direction of the door. The invention is characterised in that the feed means comprises a first insert body which can be plugged at the ends of the guide rail into this and is provided with a connecting cable and which is held at the guide rail end and constructed in such a manner that it fulfils its function not only at one end of the guide rail, but also at the other end of the guide rail.
Patent CA-2488796-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital image encoding and decoding method and digital image encoding and decoding device using the same
Inventor: BOON CHOONG SENG
IPC: H04N19/61
Filed: 1997-01-21
Abstract: The present invention provides an encoder and a decoder of digital picture data, and the encoder/decoder can realize high precision transform with less quantity of transferred data, when a parameter of the digital picture data is not an integer but has numbers of digits, to which the Affine transformation can be applicable. The encoder/decoder comprises the following elements: (a) picture compression means for encoding an input picture and compressing the data, (b) coordinates transform means for outputting coordinate data which is obtained by decoding the compressed data and transforming the decoded data into a coordinate system, (c) transformation parameter producing means for producing transformation parameters from the coordinates data, (d) predicted picture producing means for producing predicted picture from the input picture by the transformation parameter, and (e) transmission means for transmitting the compressed picture and the coordinates data.
Patent CA-2489625-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICOL JEAN-PAUL GILBERT
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a composite prosthetic implant (1), comprising a textile support (2), at least a part of the surface (1A) of which is covered by a lyophilisate (3) of a biocompatible material, characterised in that the lyophilisate (3) is a lyophilisate of a biocompatible material which comprises as principal component one or several of the following substances and/or one or several of the derivatives of the following substances: hyaluronic acid, alginates, polypeptides and polycaprolactones. The invention further relates to surgical prostheses.