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Patent CA-2597975-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAKSMUNDZKI ANDREW
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A method for manufacturing fastener ears for absorbent articles and other garments includes the step of cutting a wave-shaped pattern along the longitudinal axis of an elongated strip of material. The wave-shaped cutting pattern is substantially centered along the strip and divides the strip into a first web and a second web. Each web has a series of ear shapes, with each ear shape having a wave crest portion. Each wave crest portion has a first edge with a convex curvature. The method also includes the step of cutting each of the ear shapes out of its respective web to form a plurality of fastener ears. A fastener ear formed by such method is also contemplated.
Patent CA-2598113-A1 (CA)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with removable dust collector
Inventor: KIM JIN YOUNG
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a dust collector that compresses dust stored inside a dust container to minimize the volume of the dust. The dust collector would include one or more pressing plates that are used to compress the dust stored in dust collector.  Various methods are used to control movements of the movable pressing plates to facilitate the compression operations. Also, various methods are used to determine when the dust collector is full and needs to be emptied.
Patent CA-2600294-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POWELL RICHARD
IPC: F25D23/06
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A heating or cooling device comprising a closed circuit wherein a fluid is continuously or intermittently circulated in one direction by a pump, the system including a body of macroporous, microporous or mesoporous solid through which the fluid circulates to create a temperature gradient.
Patent CA-2601381-A1 (CA)
Title: 6-thioamide substituted benzimidazoles
Inventor: POSTIUS STEFAN
IPC: A61K31/4184
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: The invention relates to (6)-thioamide-substituted benzimidazoles of formula (1), in which the substituents and symbols have the meanings indicated in the description. The compounds have gastric secretion inhibiting and excellent gastric and intestinal protective action properties.
Patent CA-2603646-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUTIERREZ ADAN ALFONSO
IPC: C12N5/073
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for increasing the quality and safety of embryo and cell manipulation media by supplementing said manipulation media with one or more of the following compounds: synthetic hyaluronan (sHA), phospholipids or unsaturated fatty acids that are obtained from soybeans (PLFA), thereby replacing other compounds which are normally added to embryo manipulation media and which can cause damage and/or contamination with viruses, prions, endotoxins, etc., which is important for the quality of the generated embryos or cells, both for the production of transgenic animals and animal production and for cell therapy or assisted reproduction. The inventive system reduces adhesiveness and increases viscosity, while retaining the fluidity of the medium, which is essential in micromanipulations such as ICSI, nuclear transfer, embryo biopsy, microinjection of cells into embryos during preimplantation stage or cell fusion.
Patent CA-2606800-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARR IAIN WILLIAM
IPC: C21B13/00
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A method of cold starting a molten bath-based direct smelting process for producing molten iron in a vessel (3) is disclosed. The method includes a step of preheating the vessel before supplying solid feed materials into the vessel. The method also includes a subsequent step of supplying an oxygen-containing gas and solid feed materials including material for forming slag, iron-containing feed material, and carbonaceous material into the vessel and generating heat and forming a bath of molten material that includes molten iron and molten slag in the vessel. This step includes supplying feed materials to promote formation of molten slag over molten iron in an early stage of developing the molten bath
Patent CA-2612593-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAENZ CHRISTIAN
IPC: B64C1/26
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: This invention relates to a lateral force joint, with which a plate-like spar (2) can be fastened to a fuselage strap (3) mounted on an airplane fuselage (8). For this purpose, the plate-like spar (2) has a through bore (14), into which a fastening cylinder (1) mounted on the flange can be inserted for connecting both components (2, 3). In order to allow for the location of the spar (2) to be adjusted with respect to the fuselage strap (3), a bearing bush (5) of the spar is eccentrically fitted into the through bore (14).  Correspondingly, the fastening cylinder (13) of the fuselage strap (3) is mounted eccentrically on a bearing bush (4) so that a rotation of the bearing bushes (4, 5) allows the lateral force joint to be adjusted.
Patent CA-2612637-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COUVES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B01J23/89
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A microspheroidal support for the manufacture of a vinyl acetate catalyst which support comprises substantially inert microspheroidal particles of a mixture of silica and 0.5 to 5 wt% (based on the total weight of the support) of aluminium oxide. A vinyl acetate catalyst comprising the microspheroidal support, palladium, at least one metal, M, selected from the group consisting of gold, cerium, copper and mixtures thereof and at least one metal. A, selected from the group consisting of Group I, Group II, lanthanide and transition metal promoters.
Patent CA-2619156-A1 (CA)
Title: Inspection system and associated method
Inventor: DUNCAN MICHAEL J
IPC: G01N29/265
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A system and method for inspecting a structure are provided. The system includes at least one non-destructive inspection ("NDF) sensor capable of acquiring data indicative of at least a portion of the structure, and at lea st one positional sensor for acquiring positional data of the NDI sensor. The system also includes a mechanism operable to trigger the NDI sensor and/or t he positional sensor to acquire data such that data indicative of the structure and the positional data are acquired at approximately the same time. The system further includes a movable arm carrying the sensors and movably attached to a base. The system includes a data acquisition system capable of communicating with the sensors such that the data acquisition system generat es information indicative of at least a portion of the structure based on the data acquired by the sensors.
Patent CA-2627415-A1 (CA)
Title: Hole-piercing punch
Inventor: WU XIAO DONG
IPC: B26F1/32
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: The pivoting shaft of a handle member has an axial center position in a support platform that is substantially fixed, and the position with respect to the handle member is to be displaceable.  Furthermore, as for a support shaft, the position in the handle member is fixed, and the axial center of the pivoting shaft is positioned near a perpendicular bisector of a segment connecting both ends of a support shaft-guiding hole.
Patent CA-2627430-A1 (CA)
Title: Growth control of oral and superficial microorganisms using gallium compounds
Inventor: MOALEM SHARON
IPC: A61K33/24
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating or preventing diseases and disorders caused by iron-dependent pathogenic microorganisms/ such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites, by applying a gallium compound to an affected area. In particular, the present invention provides methods for treating or preventing dental caries, vaginal infections, skin infections, and so forth.  Gallium compounds can be formulated as toothpaste, mouthwash, cream, ointment, gel, solution, eye drops, suppository, and the like. Furthermore, the invention provides methods for controlling microbial growth on environmental surfaces, including those of toothbrush, denture, dental retainer, contact lens, catheter, food stuff, and so forth. In addition, the present invention provides animal feeds which contain gallium compounds that promote the animal growth and prevent the animals from infections as well as protect consumers from post processing infections.
Patent CA-2631857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRINKHORN JOSEPH A
IPC: B60P7/06
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: A winch bar is provided for use in combination with a strap winding winch for flatbed trailers. The bar has a rotatable link member at one end thereof which is provided with a hook portion adapted to interface with the apertures of the hub on one end of a reel of the winch. Upon the hook engaging the apertures, the bar can be rotated at a safe distance from the truck bed in order to rapidly, safely and securely rewind the strap onto the winch reel.
Patent CA-2632339-A1 (CA)
Title: Toner compositions
Inventor: CHENG CHIEH-MIN
IPC: G03G9/08
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for reducing the particle size of latex resins and toners produced with such resins. In embodiments, a carboxylic acid may be added to materials utilized to produce a latex and reduce the particle size of the resulting latex particles and toner particles. In accordance with the present disclosure, one may be able to utilize materials for the production of latex resins and toners which may otherwise produce particles that are too large in the absence of the carboxylic acid.
Patent CA-2632407-A1 (CA)
Inventor: URUSHIHARA WATARU
IPC: C21D9/52
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a spring steel having a high strength of not less than 1900 MPa while exhibiting excellent brittle facture resistance. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a spring steel. Specifically disclosed is a high-strength spring steel containing, in mass%, 0.4-0.6% of C, 1.4-3.0% of Si, 0.1-1.0% of Mn, 0.2-2.5% of Cr, not more than 0.025% of P, not more than 0.025% of S, not more than 0.006% of N, not more than 0.1% of Al and not more than 0.0030% of O as basic components. In this spring steel, the solid solution C  content is not more than 0.15%, the Cr content contained as Cr-containing deposit is not more than 0.10%, and the TS value represented by the formula below is not less than 24.8%. Regarding the constitutional structure, the spring steel has a prior austenite grain size of not more than 10 µm. In the following formula, [X] represents the mass% of element X. TS = 28.5*[C] +  4.9*[Si] + 0.5*[Mn] + 2.5*[Cr] + 1.7*[V] +3.7*[Mo]
Patent CA-2633399-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NICOLAU CLAUDE
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: The present invention is related to methods and compositions for the therapeutic and diagnostic use in the treatment of diseases and disorders which are caused by or associated with amyloid or amyloid-like proteins including amyloidosis. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for eliciting a highly specific and highly effective immune response in an organism, but particularly within an animal, particularly a mammal or a human, which is capable of preventing or alleviating amyloidosis, or the symptoms associated with amyloidosis, a group of diseases and disorders associated with amyloid plaque formation including secondary amyloidosis and age-related amyloidosis including, but not limited to, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer' s Disease (AD) , including diseases or conditions characterized by a loss of cognitive memory capacity such as, for example, mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Patent CA-2634581-A1 (CA)
Title: Formation treatment method using deformable particles
Inventor: DILULLO GINO A
IPC: C09K8/62
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: A subterranean formation is treated by injecting a blend of fracture proppant material and deformable particulate material into the formation. The deformable particulate material may combine with the fracture proppant material to increase fracture conductivity, reduce fines generation, and/or reduce proppant flowback. The fracture proppant material may be a material such as sand, and the deformable particulate material may be a material such as polystyrene divinylbenzene beads.
Patent CA-2635487-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of vanadyl/vanadous sulphate crystal products or solutions
Inventor: STRYDOM IVAN
IPC: C01G31/00
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: A process for the crystallisation and re-establishment of a vanadyl/vanadous sulphate solution to its original chemical composition, and also the use of a vanadium bearing ore material, in particular a titaniferous magnetite ore material, for producing the vanadyl/vanadous sulphate solution or crystals, particularly for use as an electrolyte in a vanadium radox battery are disclosed.
Patent CA-2638312-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and process for the systematic exploration of uranium in the athabasca basin
Inventor: O'BRIEN THOMAS B
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2008-07-28
Abstract: A method for the identification of metallic deposits in a rock formation is provided. The method for the identification includes the steps of providing an acoustic source for generating frequencies to produce acoustic waves, arranging at least one geophone optimized to detect the frequencies and oriented to enhance reflection planes from faults and fractures associated with an ore body in a rock formation and locating the acoustic source and at least one geophone in at least one shallow bore hole beneath unconsolidated surface material of the rock formation. The method further includes the steps of directing the acoustic waves to an underlying rock formation to generate seismic reflection data and processing the seismic reflection data by altering the frequency and the amplitude to identify unique seismic attributes that allow detection of at least one metallic deposit or ore body in the rock formation.
Patent CA-2644102-A1 (CA)
Inventor: URSEM WILLIBRORDUS NICOLAAS JO
IPC: B03C3/12
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode d'élimination de particules de fumerons, de poussière fine et de gaz d'échappement contenus dans de l'air pollué, consistant à doter un système de capture de particules d'une surface chargée, le système de capture de particules étant conçu pour générer un champ électrique statique d'au moins 0,2 kV/m. L'invention concerne un système de capture de particules comprenant une surface qui peut être chargée, un générateur conçu pour générer la charge de la surface qui peut être chargée et pour générer un champ électrique statique d'au moins 0,2 kV/m, le système de capture de particules faisant partie d'un objet comprenant une structure urbaine ou étant intégré à celle-ci.
Patent CA-2646700-A1 (CA)
Title: Terguride/proterguride pour le traitement de douleurs chroniques
Inventor: REITER RUDOLF
IPC: A61K31/48
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne l'utilisation de Terguride et de Proterguride pour la prophylaxie et/ou le traitement d'états de douleur chroniques, ainsi que des compositions pharmaceutiques contenant du Terguride et/ou du Proterguride, éventuellement avec un analgésique opiacé.
Patent CA-2649260-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARROLL DOUG
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A tissue tunneling device (20) is configured to be delivered within the body. The tunneling device (20) includes a shaft (24) with a blunt distal end (60) to prevent coring or other damage to tissue during the delivery of the tunneling device (20). The shaft (24), in some arrangements, includes one or more lumen (26), through which medication or another fluid may be administered. An anesthetic or other pain relieving medication may be delivered through the lumen (26) to lessen the discomfort of delivering the tunneling device (20) to the desired anatomical site. The shaft (24) may also include a retractable needle (70) for facilitating the advancement of the tunneling device (20) through skin or other tissue. The shaft (24) may also be provided with an outer sheath (40), which may be left within the anatomy after the tunneling device (20) has been removed. The shaft (24) may be malleable for custom-shaping the tunneling device (20) prior to and/or during delivery.
Patent CA-2650687-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FERGUSON JAMES
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: An ambulatory device for use in therapeutic and/or cosmetic treatment has a localised light source such as an LED (e.g. 6; 19; 46; 119; 219). Light from the source is output through an output surface which, in use, covers the area to be treated, and light is distributed over that surface by means of a diffusing member (e.g. 14; 114; 214) of which the output surface may form an integral part.
Patent CA-2651707-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERTELSEN KIM
IPC: H02G13/00
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a wind turbine rotor blade (5) comprising a blade tip (10) and a lightning protection system. The rotor blade includes at least one lightning receptor (7) at the surface of the blade in an external distance (Lex) from the distal end of the blade tip (10), and a lightning receptor base (11) inside the rotor blade (5) arranged at an first internal distance (Lj1) from the distal end of the blade tip (10). To avoid arching from the blade surface (18), to the lightning receptor base (11) if the lightning does not strike the receptor (7), the rotor blade further includes means (22a) for changing at least one electric property of the rotor blade (5) at the lightning receptor base (11), as compared to the electric properties of ambient air. These means are filling a part of the blade with e.g. polyurethane. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a wind turbine rotor blade (5).
Patent CA-2652767-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for evaluating cell populations
Inventor: JAATINEN TAINA
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: The invention describes specific sialylated structures present on human stem cells and cell populations derived thereof. The invention is especially directed to methods to control the status of stem cells by observing changes in sialylation of the cells; and control of potential contaminations of biological materials; and reagents and methods used in connection with the cells in order to avoid alterations of the cell glycosylation by contaminating materials. The invention is further directed to novel stem cells, the glycosylation of which has been specifically altered.
Patent CA-2652865-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZOPPAS MATTEO
IPC: F26B3/28
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A coating system (1) for blown containers (9) made of plastic material, with high production rate and flexibility so as to allow an efficient coupling with the most advanced one-stage or blowing machines. Such coating system (1), despite its high production rate, envisages a compact global structure with low implementation costs and contained energy consumption. Along with the system, a corresponding coating process is described, which consists in the effective and rapid application of several paint layers on plastic containers (9).
Patent CA-2653047-A1 (CA)
Title: Type-2 diabetes combination wafer
Inventor: THEOBALD FRANK
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to rapidly disintegrating oral drug preparations for the application of active agent combinations for diabetes therapy, wherein the drug preparations contain at least two active agents suitable for treating type-2 diabetes, and where the antidiabetic active agents are selected from the group comprising sulfonylureas, glitazones, glinides, biguanides, and resorption inhibitors. The present invention is further aimed at the use of the active agent combination in accordance with the invention to produce an oral drug preparation for the treatment of diabetes, at a method for the therapeutic treatment of diabetes, and at a method for the production of a wafer-like drug preparation.
Patent CA-2654389-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLS DESMOND
IPC: A61B18/20
Filed: 2007-06-21
Abstract: A hair treatment device for the treatment of the human or animal skin by laser radiation to prevent or reduce hair growth, which device comprises a laser radiation source for emitting a laser radiation beam; beam deflecting means for deflecting said radiation beam across the skin, said deflecting means comprising a lens through which said beam of laser radiation passes, and means for moving said lens to effect deflection of said beam.
Patent CA-2655071-A1 (CA)
Title: Handheld electronic communication device transitionable between compact and expanded configurations
Inventor: LEUNG KWOK CHING
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2009-02-23
Abstract: A handheld electronic communication device is disclosed that is transitionable between at least a compact configuration and expanded configuration. The handheld electronic communication device includes a display panel pivotally interconnected to a keyboard panel. The display panel can be overlaid on, and in substantial registration with, the keyboard panel in a compact configuration. Furthermore, the display panel can be offset above the keyboard panel in an expanded configuration. A pivot connection can be configured to couple and maintain the keyboard and display panels in substantial parallel orientation to each other in the compact and expanded configurations. The pivot connection includes an axis of rotation and is located in an upper corner of the handheld electronic communication device in the compact configuration. Additionally, a trackball navigation tool assembly is located at the upper corner of the handheld electronic communication device where the axis of rotation is located.
Patent CA-2655259-A1 (CA)
Title: Projectile for administering a medicament
Inventor: BRYDGES-PRICE RICHARD IAN
IPC: F42B12/54
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A projectile (2) includes a cylindrical casing with the one (nose) end has a relatively non-penetrating front face (3) with an opening therein defining a cavity (5) extending longitudinally into the casing from said opening, and the other (tail) end (10) of the cylindrical casing is adapted to receive a propelling force; said projectile further comprises an implant (14) for penetrating a target on impact; wherein said implant is located at least in part within the cavity during flight and has longitudinal freedom of movement within the cavity towards the nose of the casing; whereby on impact said implant tends to penetrate said target whilst said relatively non-penetrating front face abuts at least momentarily said target.
Patent CA-2656467-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANGLEY MELEA RENA
IPC: D06M15/285
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: Method for imparting stain resistance to a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a copolymer comprising Formula 1. wherein D is an aryl olefin, alpha olefin or diene, each M is independently H, Ca, Mg1 Al, Na, or K, each R1 is independently H, C1 - C6 alkyl, or C1 - C6 hydroxyalkyl, each R2 is independently C1 - C12 alkyl, C1 - C6 hydroxyalkyl, C6F5, arylalkyl, C6H4OH, R3COOH1 or R3SO3H1 or R1 and R2 are linked together to form a morpholino or pyrrolidino ring, R3 is C1 - C12 alkyl, CH(COOH)CH2CH2, C6H4, or C6H3(OH), h1 + h2 is h, h is a positive integer, k, i and j are each independently zero or a positive integer, provided that the total of 1) h AE (k + h + i + j) is 0.005 to 0.7, 2) k AE (k + h + i + j) is 0.3 to 0.6, and 3) [i + j] AE (k + h + i + j) is 0 to 0.6.
Patent CA-2658656-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COZZI MARCO
IPC: B21B31/12
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: A hooking device (1) for moving systems of rolling cylinders comprises a lifting structure (30-32) of a cylinder (50) provided with gripping means (4) of said cylinder (50) and upper hooking means (10) suitable for keeping said device (1) in a raised position, said device (1) also comprising tilt compensation means. According to the invention, said tilt compensation means comprise a series of guides (100, 120), each guide (100, 120) being provided with at least one mass element (200, 220), said at least one mass element (200, 220) being moveable along said guide (100, 120).