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Patent CA-2559497-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUENCH MARTIN
IPC: A61B17/66
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to an external fixer (1) for osteosynthesis, wherein a frame (2), which is provided with at least one bar (3a, 3b), absorbs the mechanical strain and can be joined to the bone by connecting means, wherein the connecting means are joined to the frame by means of clamping jaws (4). A  module (5a), which can be placed on the frame, is also provided and is used to cause a relative movement of two bone fragments towards each other. The module comprises at least two components (6a,7a). The first component (6a) can be connected to the frame and the second component (7a) can be connected to at least one clamping jaw of a connecting means which is joined to a first bone fragment. The module also comprises a means (8a) enabling the second component to move in relation to the first component, such that the bone fragment, which is connected to the second component by means of the clamping jaw can be moved as a result of said relative movement.
Patent CA-2560842-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DARR ROGER
IPC: H04R5/00
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A television audio signal encoder includes a matrix that sums a left channel audio signal and a right channel audio signal to produce a sum signal. The matrix also subtracts one of the left and right audio signals from the other to produce a difference signal. The encoder also includes a configurable infinite impulse response digital filter that selectively uses one or more sets of filter coefficients to filter the difference signal. Each selectable set of filter coefficients is associated with a unique filtering application to prepare the difference signal for transmission.
Patent CA-2567471-A1 (CA)
Title: Water distribution system for an evaporative cooler
Inventor: RUSSO CHARLES
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: An evaporative cooler (10), including one or more media (12) modules, distributes water from a source of water to each module through a constant flow valve (34). A distribution unit at each media (12) module includes a spray bar (92) for spraying water through a plurality of uniformly spaced holes (100) having an aggregate area equivalent to or less than 25% of the internal cross- sectional area of the spray bar (92).
Patent CA-2569936-A1 (CA)
Title: Module isolation devices
Inventor: CAROLAN MICHAEL FRANCIS
IPC: F16K17/02
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A gas flow isolation device includes a gas flow isolation valve movable from an opened condition to a closed condition. The module isolation valve in one embodiment includes a rupture disk in flow communication with a flow of gas when the module isolation valve is in an opened condition. The rupture disk ruptures when a predetermined pressure differential occurs across it causing the isolation valve to close. In one embodiment the valve is mechanically linked to the rupture disk to maintain the valve in an opened condition when the rupture disk is intact, and which permits the valve to move into a closed condition when the rupture disk ruptures. In another embodiment a crushable member maintains the valve in an open condition, and the flow of gas passed the valve upon rupturing of the rupture disk compresses the crushable member to close the isolation valve.
Patent CA-2570710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AIKENS JOHN
IPC: G01M3/22
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A device for monitoring gas effusing from a pipe, the device comprising a mounting assembly having an upper and lower bracket; a housing located on the upper bracket; the bottom of the housing is of a shape complementary to the pipe being monitored; a probe assembly; a bore in the housing for receiving the probe assembly;  the probe assembly comprising a probe insert; a chamber for collecting gas in the bottom of the probe insert formed by side walls and an upper wall; a compressible sealing means in the bottom of the side walls for sealingly engaging the outer surface of the pipe to be monitored; a passageway in the probe insert, extending from an outlet at the top surface of the probe insert to an inlet in the upper wall of the chamber, such that the passageway is in flow communication with the chamber; a tube receivable through the outlet of the passageway; a plate removably connected to the housing for, securing the probe assembly in place; the plate comprising a biasing means for compressing the sealing means of the probe disk to engage the outer surface of the pipe to be monitored forming a substantially hermetic seal; and the tube when resting at the inlet of the probe disk extends through the plate.
Patent CA-2571590-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AMORIN TERESA
IPC: A47K17/02
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: The apparatus according to the present invention comprises an absorbent, disposable matting in the vicinity of the base of a toilet. An optional cut-away region conferring a shape conforming to the base may include an adhesive collar for adhering the periphery of the cut-away region to the toilet base for creating a seal therebetween and for preventing the matting from slipping.  In one embodiment, the absorbent matting comprises a wetness indicator for exhibiting a detectable indication in response to being contacted with moisture. In use, the liquid absorbent disposable matting is placed around the periphery of the toilet base, where it absorbs liquid spills and exhibits a perceptible indication in response to such absorption, signaling a need to replace the matting to maintain a hygienic condition.
Patent CA-2575698-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for space-time-frequency block coding using a permutation matrix
Inventor: ROH WON-IL
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: A space-time-frequency block coding apparatus and method in a transmitter with three transmit (Tx) antennas are provided. An input symbol sequence is transmitted through three Tx antennas according to a permutation method using a selected transmission matrix. A pre-coder pre-codes a symbol vector of the input symbol sequence to output pre-coded symbols. A space-time-frequency block code (STFBC) mapper selects an STFBC using a permutation matrix, maps the pre-coded symbols to the transmit antennas according to the selected STFBC, and transmits the mapped symbols through the transmit antennas. This can be useful in improving the performance of an STFBC.
Patent CA-2575991-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleaning compositions for microelectronics substrates
Inventor: KANE SEAN M
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A stripping and cleaning composition for cleaning microelectronics substrates, the composition comprising: at least one organic stripping solvent, at least one nucleophilic amine, at least one non-nitrogen containing weak acid in an amount sufficient to neutralize from about 3% to about 75% by weight of the nucleophilic amine such that the stripping composition has an aqueous pH of from about 9.6 to about 10.9, said weak acid having a pK value in aqueous solution of 2.0 or greater and an equivalent weight of less than 140, at least one metal-removing compound selected from the group consisting of diethylene glycol and diethylene glycolamine, and water, and method for cleaning microelectronic substrates with these compositions.
Patent CA-2577243-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEPHENS JOHN
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A catheter retaining clip (100) including first and second generally straight body portions (104,106), each of which extends along a longitudinal axis parallel to the other and includes a retention section. The generally straight body portions are connected by an extension piece (116 or 240) that extends generally from one generally straight body portion to the other generally straight body portion. The extension piece (116) may extend around a 180~  curve that defines the curve of the catheter to be inserted into the clip, and a U-shaped channel (120) extends through the first and second generally straight body portions and the extension piece; the clip is installed onto a catheter (SO) so that the catheter lies in the U-shaped channel and is retained therein by two or three retention sections or locking clasps (130).  The present invention also provides methods of installing a catheter within the clip and methods of removing a catheter from within the clip.
Patent CA-2578983-A1 (CA)
Title: Security system for authenticating gaming chips
Inventor: RICHARD CHRISTIAN
IPC: G07F1/06
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A system for authenticating RFID-capable gaming chips in a casino. The system includes at least one security server, at least one secure network, a casino management system and a plurality of magnetic couplers distributed within the casino. The gaming chips are adapted to provide a response to a challenge issued by the magnetic couplers when the chips are located in the vicinity of the magnetic couplers. The chip is authenticated when the response matches a computed response by the server. Preferably, the authentication information is loaded into the chip prior to the chip being used in the casino. The response preferably takes the form of a one time password, so that when the password list is depleted within the chip, the chip must be re-commissioned.
Patent CA-2583051-A1 (CA)
Title: System for searching of properties having favorable attributes
Inventor: VILLENA MARIO A
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: An electronic agent for performing property-related searches and notifications based on search parameters provided by a user includes a first device configured to receive information about residential properties and a second device configured to receive information from the first device about a first property determined to be offered for sale, and determine whether the first property conforms to a differential valuation. In various embodiments, the differential valuation can be based on an offering price of the first property, an AVM generated value of the first property and one or more AVM-related user-provided parameters.
Patent CA-2583962-A1 (CA)
Title: Packaging case of wiper blade
Inventor: KIM IN KYU
IPC: B65D85/20
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a packaging case of a wiper blade used to wipe a windscreen of automobiles. The wiper blade includes a wiper strip to wipe a windshield of an automobile. The packaging case comprises a body having an accommodation space to accommodate the wiper blade and an opening to open the accommodation space, a cover connected pivotally to one side of the body via a first connecting part to cover the opening, and a locking section connected pivotally to the other side of the body via a second connecting part to be engaged with the body with one end of the cover interposed between the locking section and the body. The packaging case can protect the wiper blade from external force and prevent damage of the wiper blade during delivery and distribution, and can ensure simple, compact and tight packaging of the wiper blade.
Patent CA-2584099-A1 (CA)
Title: Airbag with vertical groove
Inventor: COON JEFFREY S
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: An airbag has a single inflatable chamber formed by a main panel and pair of side panels integral to or otherwise attached along mating edges. The main panel has an upper portion, a front portion and a lower portion. A vertically oriented recessed portion is formed on a forward facing portion of the airbag The recessed portion divides the inflatable chamber into two lobe portions. A  tether is located in the inflatable chamber and has one end attached to the recessed portion and a second end that is anchored thereby limiting forward movement of the recessed portion upon inflation of the inflatable chamber The upper portion of the main panel extends across an upper region of the recessed portion The airbag is useful as a frontal airbag, particularly as a passenger side frontal airbag.
Patent CA-2584641-A1 (CA)
Title: Fan case reinforcement in a gas turbine jet engine
Inventor: CARDARELLA JAMES L JR
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: Described is reinforcement of a fan case in a gas turbine jet engine. In one embodiment, a containment ring and a hear resistance ring are shrink interference fit on the inside diameter of the fan case, the containment ring where the large fan blades turn, and the heat resistance ring where heated air from backfiring heats up the fan case. In one example, the containment ring is made of a sue alloy to provide added strength to the fan case should a fan blade break, containing the fan blade within the fan case. Also, the containment ring may extent forward of at least the leading edge of each fan blade and aft of at least the trailing edge of each fan blade. The heat resistance ring is made of titanium or other suitable material. Additionally, one or more stiffener rings may be shrink interference fit on the outside diameter of the fan case. The containment ring and stiffener rings can reduce the flight weight of the fan case and lower the material costs, while increasing the containment strength of the fan case. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent CA-2585471-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for reducing neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Inventor: YOO SEO HONG
IPC: A61P25/16
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A composition comprising a clear aqueous solution comprising: 
(a) a first material selected from soluble ursodeoxycholic acid or a sodium salt oftauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA); 
(b) a carbohydrate selected from the group consisting of an aqueous soluble starch conversion product or an aqueous soluble non-starch polysaccharide; 
(c) water, wherein the first material and the carbohydrate both remain in solution for any subset of the range of pH values obtainable in an aqueous system sufficient for a pharmaceutical formulation to remain in solution from preparation, to administration, to absorption in the body;  
for use in the treatment of at least one symptom of a neurodegenerative disease or at least one symptom of a motor neuron disease in a subject.
Patent CA-2586688-A1 (CA)
Title: Synergistic effects of combined administration of mirtazapine and a stimulant compound
Inventor: KIRK RANDAL J
IPC: A61K31/137
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: The invention discloses combination therapies and formulations of a stimulant (e.g., amphetamine) and mirtazapine and their methods of use.
Patent CA-2587237-A1 (CA)
Title: Titanium aluminide based alloy
Inventor: OEHRING MICHAEL
IPC: C22C14/00
Filed: 2005-09-01
Abstract: The invention concerns titanium aluminide based alloys produced by using cast iron and powder metallurgy techniques. Said alloys consist of Ti - z A1 - y Nb, y corresponding to the following formula: 44.5 atom % % <= y <= 45.5 atom % and x corresponding to the following formula: 5 atom % <= x <= 10 atom %, optionally additions of B and/or of C with contents ranging between 0.05 atom % and 0.8 atom %. Said alloy is characterized in that it contains a molybdenum (Mo) content ranging between 0.1 atom % and 3.0 atom %.
Patent CA-2587323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NASON RICHARD J
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A method for designing ophthalmic lenses, including progressive addition lenses, and lenses produced by the method are provided. The method permits the direct correlation of an individual's subjective assessment of the len's performance and the objective measure of lens performance relative to the individual. The method permits generation of lens designs based on the head and eye movement of the individual and the designing of customized lenses.
Patent CA-2588486-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and system for virtual machine migration
Inventor: WHITE ANTHONY RICHARD PHILLIP
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: Virtual machine (VM) technology allows multiple operating systems each deploying multiple applications to run on a single host. This invention presents an effective method and system for virtual machine migration from a source host to a targ et host. The method and system concern the migration of both the service VM and the element managing it. State of the migrating VM is preserved so that it can resume its execution on the target host.
Patent CA-2590652-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical interconnecting adapter
Inventor: DANG PHU
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A universal adapter enables amusement object connectors to be reliably and securely coupled with power cord receptacles of varying sizes. The adapter includes a body providing first and second end sections and conductive contact structure extending between the end sections, as well as one or more cantilevered locking arms. The first end section may be adapted for receiving a base plug of an object providing amusement effects, or may be formed as the base plug itself. The second end section is adapted to be received within the receptacle of a power cord, such that electrical contacts of the base plug and the receptacle may be electrically connected with one another through the conductive contact structure of the adapter. Each locking arm releasably engages with an outer surface of the power cord receptacle to provide a more secure connection between the adapter and the power cord receptacle.
Patent CA-2592514-A1 (CA)
Title: Glucocorticoid mimetics, methods of making them, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses thereof
Inventor: THOMSON DAVID S
IPC: C07D215/06
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are as defined herein, or a tautomer, prodrug, solvate, or salt thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods of modulating the glucocorticoid receptor function and methods of treating disease-states or conditions mediated by the glucocorticoid receptor function or characterized by inflammatory, allergic, or proliferative processes in a patient using these compounds.
Patent CA-2595652-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIRSCHNER MITCHELL
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: A modular container (2) for a flat display panel (3) has a mounting shelf (55) for the panel and power means (48) for selectively raising and lowering the mounting shelf and vertical channels (108) or geared tracks in the container positioned to receive side edges of the panel and adjustable laterally to accommodate panels of different widths. A modular container for a flat display panel has a mounting shelf for the panel and power means for selectively raising and lowering the mounting shelf and remotely controlled power means (32, 76), for moving said container with respect to a seated or recumbent person.
Patent CA-2596287-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIS ALEXANDER
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A mixer apparatus for use with a vessel centered about a longitudinal axis is disclosed. The mixer has a blade body formed along a central head axis. The blade body has a first end, a second end spaced from the first end along the head axis, and a passageway extending between the first and second ends. The passageway tapers from the first end to the second end. The outer surface of the blade body defines an inside blade diameter "ID" at the second end and an outside blade diameter "OD" at the first end. The blade body is positioned within and coaxial to the vessel. A scotch yoke, operatively connected to the blade body by a shaft, effects reciprocating longitudinal movement of the blade body through a stroke "S", with a duration "T" for each stroke. Enhanced mixing efficiencies are achieved when the mixer is operated within a set of operational parameters defined by the equation: 80 <= 0.36 × OD2/ID2 × S/T <= 550, when OD, ID and S are expressed in inches, and T is expressed in minutes.
Patent CA-2596328-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIOS ARTURO
IPC: F25B29/00
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: An inlet header (22) of a microchannel heat pump heat exchanger has a tube (34) disposed therein and extending substantially the length of the inlet header (22), with the tube (34) having a plurality of openings (36) therein.  During cooling mode operation, refrigerant is caused to flow into an open end of the tube (34) and along its length to thereby flow from the plurality of openings (36) into the inlet header (22) prior to entering the microchannels (24) to thereby provide a uniform flow of two-phase refrigerant thereto. A bi-flow expansion device (41) placed at the inlet end of the tube (34) allows for the expansion of liquid refrigerant into the tube (34) during periods in which the heat exchanger operates as an evaporator and allows the refrigerant to flow directly from the header (22) and around the tube (34) during periods in which the heat exchanger operates as a condenser coil.
Patent CA-2598339-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WESTERINK JAN BAREND
IPC: C01D3/08
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to prepare salt comprising the following steps: (i) preparing an aqueous salt solution containing at least 100 g/l of sodium chloride and at least 0.01 ppm of polyvalent cations by dissolving a sodium chloride source in industrial water, (ii) adding an effective amount of at least one positive retention enhancing component to the aqueous salt solution, (iii) subsequently subjecting the solution to a nanofiltration step, thereby separating the solution into a retentate which is enriched for the polyvalent cations and a permeate which is the purified aqueous salt solution, and (iv) concentrating the permeate to produce salt.
Patent CA-2599490-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WELK PAUL
IPC: C22B3/10
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The invention is a series of chemical sequential procedures, producing, particularly the Platinum Group Metals, from a solution of complex chloride precious metals salts, which is derived either from ore, or from iron, which had been reduced in a blast furnace. To said precious metal solution is added ionic potassium. To said altered solution, is added either ammonium nitrate or aluminum chloride. Any said altered solutions are decomposed by heat to produce refractory insoluble precious metal products, which are purified from base metal products by rinsing in acids.
Patent CA-2599743-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for identifying hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptides and hair benefit agents therefrom
Inventor: WANG HONG
IPC: C07K14/00
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A method for identifying hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptides is described. The hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptides bind strongly to hair from a hair conditioner matrix and are stable therein. Peptide-based benefit agents, such as hair conditioners and hair colorants, based on the hair conditioner-resistant hair binding peptides are described. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants consist of a hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, either directly or through an optional spacer. Hair care and hair coloring product compositions comprising these peptide-based hair conditioners and colorants are also described.
Patent CA-2603096-A1 (CA)
Title: Compact vibratory flowmeter for measuring flow characteristics of a multi-phase flow material
Inventor: PATTEN ANDREW TIMOTHY
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A compact vibratory flowmeter (200) for measuring flow characteristics of a multi-phase flow material at a flow material pressure of greater than about 10 pounds-per-square-inch (psi) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The compact vibratory flowmeter (200) includes one or more flow conduits (301), at least two pickoff sensors (308), and a driver (309). The compact vibratory flowmeter (200) further includes a maximum water drive frequency in the one or more flow conduits (301) that is less than about 250 Hertz (Hz) and an aspect ratio (L/H) of the one or more flow conduits (301) that is greater than about 2.5. A height-to-bore ratio (H/B) of the one or more flow conduits (301) is less than about 10 and a bowed flow conduit geometry includes end bend angles .THETA. of between about 120 degrees and about 170 degrees.