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Patent CA-2637692-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAINT VINCENT STEPHEN
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2005-12-12
Abstract: The present invention provides an intertial-type voice coil actuator (90) that includes a magnetic flux conductive material core (101) with a continuous channel (103). The channel (103) has antifringing groove. The actuator employs a radially polarized cylindrical magnet (105) spaced in the channel (103) to form a magnetic gap (124) and a conductive coil (106) positioned at least partially in the gap. A multi-component suspension system (92) provides high quality sound using an antifriction bearing (104), a viscous magnetic fluid, and a spider suspension (111). The inertial-type actuator is completed by an integrated mounting apparatus (94). In one embodiment, a receiver (114) and an output disk (112) are interlocked by helical wedges and the actuator is mounted on a sound board. The invention is further modified by the employ of high frequency speaker elements.
Patent CA-2637999-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAYLOR SEBASTIEN
IPC: F17D3/12
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A pipeline additive injection system including: an injection pump for injecting an amount of additive into a pipeline; a battery for powering the injection pump; system sensors to monitor system conditions; and a controller for retrieving system data from the system sensors and for controlling operation of the injection pump based on the system data to achieve additive injection compensation.
Patent CA-2642470-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEINING MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: B21D39/04
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: A crimping apparatus (100) is provided for use with a crimping machine (500). The crimping apparatus (100) comprises a support structure (110) including a first portion (120) and a second portion (130). The second portion (130) is configured to engage the first portion (120) to define an axial passage (108) into an interior area (103) of the crimping apparatus (100). The second portion (130) is configured to be moved completely out of engagement with the first portion (120) to selectively define an alternative passage (109) into the interior area (103) of the crimping apparatus (100).
Patent CA-2643396-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SONERUD AKE
IPC: F16L41/14
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic coupling device, comprising a coupling unit, a holder block, and a lock nut (5). The coupling unit is mounted to the holder block by means of the lock nut (5), which is tightened in a thread at the nose end of the coupling unit. According to the invention, the lock nut (51) has a rotationally symmetrical outer contour (63, 51, 52, 53, 54). A plurality of grooves (55) distributed around the circumference are recessed in the outer contour. The grooves (55) extend axially inward from the end (56) of the lock nut (5) facing away from the holder block. The invention also relates to a lock nut (5) for a hydraulic coupling device, a mounting tool for the lock nut as well as a method for mounting a hydraulic coupling device.
Patent CA-2643526-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTIN BERJ A
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: Embodiments of a paint roller support for rotatably supporting a conventional paint roller cover are disclosed. In one embodiment, a paint roller support comprises a frame having an elongated shaft and at least one hub rotatably coupled to the shaft for supporting a conventional roller cover. A locking spring exerts a retaining force against an inner surface of the roller cover for frictionally retaining the roller cover on the hub while the paint roller support is used to deliver paint to a surface. Embodiments of a method for manufacturing a paint roller support also are disclosed.
Patent CA-2646376-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARTIG KLAUS
IPC: C03B40/00
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A substrate bearing a removable cover is provided. The removable cover includes two or more removable films, wherein at least one film is removable by a different removing process than another film. For example, in some cases one film is an organic film removable by heat treatment and another film is an inorganic film durable to heat treatment but is soluble to a mild acid or a mild base.
Patent CA-2647978-A1 (CA)
Title: Testing apparatus and method for detecting a contact deficiency of an electrically conductive connection
Inventor: ERDMANN WOLFGANG
IPC: G01R31/308
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: The invention pertains to a testing apparatus and a method for detecting a contact deficiency of an electrically conductive connection according to the preambles of claims 1, 2 and 23. The invention makes it possible to subject prefabricated electric cable connections that need to be produced in a very precise and quality-responsive fashion, for example, in aircraft, to a prophylactics test. The testing apparatus comprises a measuring chamber, in which several system elements of the connection that are connected in an electrically conductive fashion are positioned, a heat radiator that is supplied with energy and the transferred thermal radiation of which is emitted into the measuring chamber and directed toward the region of the system elements that, after having been heated, generate a thermal field of the insulated and the metallic system components of these connected system elements, a thermal (image) acquisition unit for optically capturing the generated thermal field and for realizing a signal conversion into a thermal image of the connected system elements, and a thermal (image) reproduction unit for the visual reproduction of the converted thermal image, wherein the thermal (image) acquisition unit and the thermal (image) reproduction unit are connected with respect to information technology. Existing contact deficiencies of an electrically conductive connection can be detected with a method that comprises several steps and utilizes this testing apparatus.
Patent CA-2649890-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARKS CHARLEY
IPC: G07F11/00
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: The present invention is a dispensing machine (10) to enhance the visual appeal of prepared foods. The dispensing machine includes one or more temperature controlled storage containers (36) that stores sauces, syrups, or other flowable foods and includes one or more dispensing nozzles (44) for dispensing the same. The dispensing nozzles (44) couple to a movable nozzle assembly (202). Additionally included is a controller (100) that controls the temperature and dispensing of the sauces, syrups, and other flowable foods. The dispensing machine further includes a temperature selection panel (18), a flow rate selection panel (14), and a pattern selection panel (16). Additionally included is a spinning assembly (206) that spins the food serving piece (22). Further included is a centering assembly (204) that centers the food piece (22). And further included is a data port (102) that allows additional access to the controller (100) and the stored patterns (106).
Patent CA-2653188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KARUNARATNE NIRUPAMA
IPC: B05B12/14
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: A painting system for painting a plurality of colours comprises a plurality of paint supply networks and a plurality of paint return networks, each network for a corresponding paint colour. A number of paint delivery stations are also provided, each including a plurality of drop lines.  Each drop line is in communication with a corresponding paint supply network. Each drop line includes a downstream end coupling. Each paint delivery station includes a plurality of paint return nodes, each in communication with a corresponding paint return network. A paint gun unit is provided with a paint gun supply coupling. The paint gun supply coupling is complementary with each of the downstream end couplings of a corresponding drop line. The downstream end coupling of each drop line is uniquely shaped to engage only with the correct paint return node.
Patent CA-2653909-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of producing a mash extract and an apparatus for carrying out such method
Inventor: MULDER HENDRIKUS
IPC: C12C7/14
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: One aspect of the invention concerns a method comprising: a. mashing particulate, starch-containing and optionally malted raw materials with water; b. heat ing the mash and enzymatically hydrolysing the starch; c. passing the heat-treated mash across a first sieve for separation into a fermentable mash extract and wet spent grain; d. transferring the wet spent grain, optionally after said wet spent grain has been subjected to a washing and sieving operation, to a first press and pressing said wet spent grain to obtain dewatered spent grain and additional fermentable mash extract. The present method offers the advantages of (i) being very robust, (ii) enabling the production of high gravity mash extracts (iii) consuming very little electricit y and (iv) achieving high extraction yields. The invention also provides an apparatus for carrying out the aforementioned method.
Patent CA-2655671-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOKES BRUCE G
IPC: B44C5/04
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: A paper backed veneer having a veneer laminated to a paper backing sheet saturated with a formaldehyde-free binder composition is generally disclosed. The formaldehyde-free binder composition includes a curable latex polymer and a crosslinking agent. The latex polymer can include functionalized groups, such as carboxyl groups, to aid curing. The crosslinking agent can be an epoxy resin. Also, a method of making paper backed veneers is generally disclosed.
Patent CA-2655764-A1 (CA)
Title: Protein targeting to lipid bodies
Inventor: HAENISCH JAN
IPC: C12P1/00
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of targeting a protein of interest to an intracellular hydrophobic inclusion body of a bacterial cell by means of a fusion protein comprising a hydrophobic targeting peptide operatively linked with said protein of interest; methods of microbial production of a lipophilic compound of interest by means of a recombinant bacterial host comprising intracellular inclusion bodies having at least one enzyme which is involved in the biosynthesis of said lipophilic compound targeted to said inclusion bodies; as well as corresponding fusion proteins, coding sequences, expression vectors and recombinant hosts.
Patent CA-2663816-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid-repellant and stain-resistant cementitious product
Inventor: WYSONG ERNEST B
IPC: C04B41/63
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: A composition comprising cement which has been contacted, when the cement is less than fully hydrated, with a composition comprising an anionic polyfluoro organic compound, an acrylic binder and a coalescent agent to provide repellency, stain resistance and cleanability.
Patent CA-2666964-A1 (CA)
Title: Internal suturing device leg suspension system
Inventor: SCHORR GARY JAMES
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A suture delivery device (100) for insertion into an internal tissue wall opening and delivery of a suturing apparatus to the internal tissue wall is provided. In one embodiment, the suture delivery device comprises at least one carrier tube (120), at least one leg (110), and a tensioning device (115, 415, 416). The at least one carrier tube is configured to house a pusher (130) and a suturing apparatus (140, 150), the carrier tube having an expulsion end. When the at least one leg is in an open position, the tensioning device exerts tension on the leg such that the leg is movably suspended and can pivot about the tensioning device in response to contacting a tissue wall, and the pusher and suturing apparatus are in an delivery configuration for delivery of the suturing apparatus to the internal tissue wall.
Patent CA-2667776-A1 (CA)
Title: Intramedullary nail including stable locking bolts
Inventor: DELL OCA ALBERTO A FERNANDEZ
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: A device for securing an intramedullary implant (11) within a bone (14), comprises a bolt (1, 6) having a first portion extending proximally from a distal end of the bolt and a second portion extending proximally from a proximal end of the first portion to a proximal end of the bolt. A length of the bolt is selected to substantially match a thickness o£ a portion of bone through which it is to be inserted and, a length, of the second portion being selected to substantially equal a distance from a point, on an outer surface of the bone through which the bolt is to be' inserted into the bone to an outer surface of the implant so that, when the bolt, is fully inserted into the bone, the distal end of the second portion abuts an outer, surf ace of the implant.
Patent CA-2668398-A1 (CA)
Title: Spiroindolinone derivatives
Inventor: ZHANG ZHUMING
IPC: C07D209/54
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: There are provided compounds of the general formulas (Ia) and (Ib) wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein. The compounds exhibit anticancer activity.
Patent CA-2670606-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent wearing article and process of making the same
Inventor: OTSUBO TOSHIFUMI
IPC: A61F13/514
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: This invention provides an absorptive wearing good, which has excellent permeability to outside air from an absorber and does not sacrifice the visibility of printed picture and characters, and a method for manufacturing the same. The absorptive wearing good comprises a liquid impermeable back sheet (2) permeable to air and an absorber (3) having a liquid retaining capability bonded to the back sheet (2) and is characterized in that an outer sheet (5) provided with an elastic member (4) extended parallel to the outer sheet (5) is superimposed on and bonded to the back sheet (2) on its side remote from the absorber (3), the elastic member (4) is bonded to the outer sheet (5) intermittently under elongation, an opening (7) is provided at a position where the outer sheet (5) provided with the elastic member (4) faces the absorber (3), the elastic member (4) extends under elongation in such a direction that the distance of the elastic member (4) from the opening edge (8) in the opening (7) and the absorber (3) is increased, and the back sheet (2) is exposed on the opening (7).
Patent CA-2672559-A1 (CA)
Title: Disposable absorbent article having backsheet strips
Inventor: LAVON GARY DEAN
IPC: A61F13/494
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes two laterally opposing longitudinally extending backsheet strips attached to an exterior surface of an absorbent assembly in laterally opposing attachment zones. Each backsheet strip may include a water-impermeable layer and may be extensible. The absorbent assembly includes laterally opposing side flaps which may be formed by folding portions of the absorbent assembly laterally inward. A  longitudinally extending elastic gathering member is attached to each side flap adjacent to its proximal edge.  When the article is worn, the elastic gathering members contract and raise the side flaps to form side barriers. The absorbent assembly includes an absorbent core that may contain superabsorbent particles, which may be contained inside pockets. A portion of the absorbent assembly such as the portion that lies between the backsheet strip attachment zones may be extensible and may include a water-impermeable layer.
Patent CA-2672744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CANTRELL GARY L
IPC: C07D217/20
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for the synthesis of morphinans. In particular, a process for coupling a carboxylic acid compound with an amine compound to form an amide product that can then be isolated or the crude amide product can be cyclized to form a 3,4--dihydroisoquinoline. In one embodiment, the carboxylic acid contains a phenol moiety protected with a labile protecting group. The protected phenol reduces reaction times, simplifies work-up of the product, and reduces the amount of cyclizing agent, POCl3 that is necessary to form the 3,4-dihydroisoquinoline.
Patent CA-2674753-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNELLER BRUCE W
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: Disclosed are creatine .beta.-alaninate, compositions and formulations containing same, and methods of use therefor.
Patent CA-2677575-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-orienting tampon having improved aspect ratio
Inventor: GANN DIANA LYNN
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A tampon having an improved aspect ratio is provided. The tampon includes a self- sustaining, fluid-expanding, compressed absorbent pledget having one or more absorbent materials. The tampon has a width, a thickness, and a length. The width can be greater than the thickness and an aspect ratio of the width to the thickness can be from greater than about 1.4: 1 to less than about 2.0: 1. Also provided is a method of positioning a tampon within a vagina of a woman.
Patent CA-2678490-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARIRI ROBERT J
IPC: A61K35/50
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A method of collecting embryonic-like stem cells from a placenta which has been treated to remove residual cord blood by perfusing the drained placenta with an anticoagulant solution to flush out residual cells, collecting the residual cells and perfusion liquid from the drained placenta, and separating the embryonic-like cells from the residual cells and perfusion liquid.  Exogenous cells can be propagated in the placental bioreactor and bioactive molecules collected therefrom.
Patent CA-2682644-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUNNHOFER ERWIN
IPC: E06B3/263
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: The invention relates to an insulating strut for a composite profile for window, door and facade elements, comprising an insulating strut body that extends in a longitudinal direction (Z) and at least two longitudinal edges that are mutually spaced at a distance (a) in a transversal direction (X), said edges being adapted for a non-slip connection to profiled parts of the composite profile. Said insulating strut body has cavities extending through one or more walls in the direction of its height (Y), said cavities being separated by struts similar to ladder rungs in the longitudinal direction (Z). The body is designed for the at least partial snap-on connection of a cover profile.
Patent CA-2684271-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU KUNSHENG
IPC: A01H5/10
Filed: 2008-04-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trail loci (QTL) for resistance the Phytophthora root rot (PRR) caused by Phytophthora sojae. The invention further includes the use of molecular markers in the introgression of PRR resistance QTL into soybean plants.
Patent CA-2684617-A1 (CA)
Title: Biofertilizer formulation
Inventor: GIDEKEL MANUEL
IPC: C05F11/00
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: Strains of psychrophilic bacteria isolated from the rizosphere of Deschampsia antarctica are characterized and biofertilizer compositions comprising one or more of these psychrophilic bacteria strains are disclosed.
Patent CA-2685535-A1 (CA)
Title: Fragrance dissemination device
Inventor: BLONDEAU PHILIPPE
IPC: A47L15/44
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A malodour-counteracting device adapted to be used in an automatic dishwasher having at least one washing cycle and a final drying cycle, the device having the form of two connected containers, adapted to rest on a horizontal surface within the dishwasher to provide an upper container (2) and a lower container (1), the lower container having the form of an open dish and the upper container, within which is a gradually-releasable evaporable malodour counteractant (6), fitting within the lower container and providing at least one port (3) permitting the passage of malodour counteractant out of the upper container, the lower container being adapted, during the washing cycle, to contain sufficient water to submerge the port, and during the drying cycle to allow the port to be open. The device is easy and cheap to manufacture, and is effective for a prolonged period.
Patent CA-2686755-A1 (CA)
Title: Plastic-cellulosic composite articles
Inventor: MICHALIK STEPHEN
IPC: C08L1/02
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: Articles containing a cellulosic fiber filled thermoplastic that includes about 10% to about 99.9% by weight of a copolymer; optionally 0.1% to 30% by weight of one or more elastomeric polymers; and 0.1% to 70% by weight of one or more cellulosic fibers. The copolymer contains residues formed by polymerizing a mixture that contains (i) 51% to 99.9% by weight of one or more primary monomers, (ii) 0.1% to 49% by weight of one or more maleate-type monomers, and (iii) optionally 1% to 25%  by weight of one or more other polymerizable monomers. The article has a thickness of from 0.1 cm to 12 cm. The tensile modulus, determined according to ISO 527-2, of the cellulosic fiber filled thermoplastic is at least 2,000 MPa and the DTUL at 1.82 MPa determined according to ISO-75-2, of the cellulosic fiber filled thermoplastic can be at least 85°C.
Patent CA-2686909-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STERK GEERT JAN
IPC: C07D405/14
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: The compounds of a certain formula (1), in which R1, R7, R8, R9 and n have the meanings as given in the description, are novel effective inhibitors of the type 4 phosphodiesterase.
Patent CA-2686971-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BORISLOW DANIEL M
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2008-04-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a system, device, computer readable medium, and process for populating a contact list using a client device with service provider contact information based on location information.
Patent CA-2687783-A1 (CA)
Title: Data carrier having security marking
Inventor: KOMAREK PEER-ALEXANDER
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layered data storage medium (100) comprising a substrate (10) on which a security element (30) with a metal layer (32) is formed, said element having an optical effect from an observation side. Cavities (50) that have a characteristic (60) are introduced into the metal layer (32) and are not visible or are extremely difficult to recognise in daylight to the naked eye. The presence of the characteristic (60) can be recognised at an appropriate angle and under suitable lighting. Preferably, a fluorescent layer (20) is provided under the metal layer (32), said fluorescent layer allowing the characteristic (60) to be visible under lighting with UV-light.
Patent CA-2687864-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAY SHAUN KEVIN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: A graphics panel support, for use with a slotted wall, is an elongate member with a bight portion (5) for accommodation within a slot in the wall and two arms (7, 9) which extend from the bight portion to the front surface of the wall. At least one of the arms has a finger (11) which overlies the front surface of the wall and is spaced therefrom, so that an edge of a graphics panel may be located between the finger and the front surface of the wall.
Patent CA-2688001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REILLY BILL
IPC: B32B7/12
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: A heat-sealable roll or pouch stock laminated barrier material is disclosed and comprises: a compostable first layer; a compostable, heat-sealable second layer; and a metallized compostable film disposed between the first and second layers. The first layer can be selected from: (i) compostable film; and (ii) a coating layer and a paper layer, the paper layer being disposed between the coating layer and the metallized compostable film. The first layer can be secured to the metallized compostable film with an adherent selected from adhesive and extrudate. The second layer can be selected from a hermetically-sealable film and an extrudate. When present, the hermetically-sealable film is secured to the metallized compostable film with an adherent selected from adhesive and extrudate.