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Patent CA-2585959-A1 (CA)
Title: Light collecting device
Inventor: STENEBY BENGT
IPC: F24S23/30
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to collecting sunlight and to transport said sunlight into a space. The sunlight collecting device comprises at least a first focusing lens and at least a first light collector. A first and a second movable sheet are provided with a first vertical distance from each other. A pendulum is provided to hold the focusing lens and to also be coupled to a first sheet by a first joint and to a second sheet by a second joint. Said first and second joint provides movement in at least two orthogonal directions.
Patent CA-2587522-A1 (CA)
Title: Stimulation of neural tissue with light
Inventor: DECHARMS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: The present invention comprises systems and methods for stimulating target tissue comprising a light source (10), an implantable light conducting lead (22A) coupled to said light source (10); and an an implantable light-emitter (25). The light source (10), lead (22A), and emitter (25) are used to provide a light stimulation to a target tissue.
Patent CA-2588458-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AXELROD GLEN S
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: The present invention contemplates animal chews and the use of vaccinium as an additive in animal chews. The animal chew may be formulated from a resin and a vaccinium additive, wherein the resin may be either a starch, thermoplastic, casein, denatured and partially hydrolyzed collagen and mixtures thereof.
Patent CA-2592955-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAT GHISLAIN JUSTIN MARIE
IPC: B65G45/16
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a conveyor belt scraper (10) which includes blade segments (12) each arranged to scrape a portion of the width of a conveyor belt (22). Each blade segment is supported by a bracket (14) which is mounted to a link (16.1) of a deformable, parallelogram linkage (16). An inflatable hose (30) extends through and acts on the linkages to urge the blade segments against the conveyor belt. The link has a projecting, holed boss (42) and the bracket has a recess (40.3) to receive the boss with the hole of the boss aligned with a hole in the base of the recess to receive a fastener (50) that connects the bracket to the linkage in thermally transmitting relationship.  This relationship reduces heat degradation of components of the scraper.
Patent CA-2593240-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRACE TODD
IPC: B01D33/06
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: In a rotary drum for condensing pulp from a pulp slurry vat, the drum including radial conduits delivering filtrate from a pulp mat on an outer surface of the drum to at least one filtrate conduit coaxial with a drum rotational axis, a valve segment in the filtrate conduit including: an outer surface juxtaposed against drainage outlets of the radial conduits as the conduits pass through an angular range extending from an upper drum position to an immersed in a vat position, wherein the valve segment does not block the drainage outlets during a majority of the rotation of the drum; at least one inlet aperture on the outer surface aligned with the drainage outlets, said inlet aperture extending at least a majority of a width of the valve segment, and a closed passage extending from the inlet aperture to a gas vent external to the filtrate conduit, wherein the closed passage is offset from and below a centerline of the filtrate conduit.
Patent CA-2595664-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DILYARD RICKY L
IPC: B24D11/04
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: A system for preparing a surface for painting, staining, or other treatment is provided.  This system includes a surface preparation material and an optional dispenser for dispensing the surface preparation material. The surface preparation material includes a single-layer or multi-layer substrate material or fabric; a sanding portion formed on the substrate, wherein the sanding portion further includes at least one abrasive substance deposited thereon or embedded therein;  and a wiping portion formed on the substrate separate from the sanding portion, wherein the wiping portion further includes cleaning means for removing debris created by the sanding portion from the surface to be painted, stained, or otherwise treated. The cleaning means may be one or more dry textured regions or areas formed on the substrate or it may be one or more sticky or tacky regions or areas formed on the substrate.
Patent CA-2599420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JANKURA BRYAN J
IPC: C10L5/00
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A method of halogenating coal prior to combustion, wherein the coal is treated with a halogen prior to pulverization and the pulverized halogenated coal is delivered to a burner as fuel for a combustion process.
Patent CA-2601226-A1 (CA)
Title: Reformer, method for controlling pump in fuel cell system, and control unit
Inventor: OSADA KAZUHIRO
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a reformer capable of selectively switching flow rates at start-up and during normal operation at low cost. Also disclosed are a method for controlling a natural gas pump in a fuel cell system and the like. In a method for controlling a natural gas pump in a fuel cell system comprising a reforming unit (21), a combustion unit (20), a fuel supply unit (13), a fuel pump (11) for combustion, a fuel pump (12) for reforming, and a first shut-off valve (16) in a second fuel line (18), a reformer comprises a bypass line (19) connecting a first fuel line (17) and the second fuel line (18).
Patent CA-2601759-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON AXEL R
IPC: C09K3/18
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: The present invention provides novel deicing and anti-icing compositions and methods based on by-produce of off-specification materials from biodegradable and renewable sources and which also can be used in a variety of other services.
Patent CA-2602444-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GATTI MCARTHUR SILVIA
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): a process for the manufacture thereof, their use for the preparation of medicaments for treating CNS disorders and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, wherein R1 to R3, A, M, L, E, G, and J are as defined in the description and claims.
Patent CA-2604501-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PFUND DAVID
IPC: B60Q1/00
Filed: 2006-04-17
Abstract: A compact fluorescent luminaire mountable on a vertical surface is provided, the luminaire including a housing, an aperture formed at an underside of the housing, a lamp disposed within the aperture and oriented to emit light through the aperture to the vertical surface, wherein the lamp comprises first and second tube elements arranged adjacent to one another, the first tube element being proximate to the vertical surface, the second tube element being distal from the vertical surface, a shield element disposed within the aperture adjacent to the lamp and extending longitudinally therewith, where the shield element is configured to intercept first light rays emitted by the first tube element, intercept second light rays emitted by the second tube element, and allow passage of third light rays emitted from the first and second tube elements incident on the vertical surface.
Patent CA-2606669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAIK OON-GIL
IPC: G10L13/00
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: A network-based text-to-speech (TTS) TagToe alert system is configured to take a user's textual and/or multimedia input to a TagToe user interface to schedule delivery of text-to-speech-converted TagToe information to one or more telephone call recipients. The text to-speech converted TagToe information optionally includes e-commerce specific, location-specific, and/or product-specific information which may be presented to the one or more call recipients as additional voice information or interactive voice response (IVR) information. The TagToe alert system can be configured to provide an advanced level of integration between IP telephony and electronic transactions and online services for optimized efficiency and improved revenue to e-commerce.
Patent CA-2606717-A1 (CA)
Title: Packaging pouch for microwave oven
Inventor: KANZAKI KEIZOU
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A packaging bag for use in a microwave oven, which has a steam vent seal section with a weakened section and where clogging in the steam vent section does not occur in cooking by the microwave oven and, even if clogging occurs, the clogging can be automatically removed. The packaging bag is sealed by heat-sealing a plastic film, and the steam vent section having at least one weakened section is provided in the weakened section. The weakened section has a portion where the width of the weakened section is gradually increased from the forward end section, at which the bag is planned to be opened, to the rear end section of the weakened section.
Patent CA-2606778-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANGSETMO PAROBOK INGRID
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and agents for treating impaired vascular and cardiac function. Methods and agents for treating various physiological and pathological features associated with vascular dysfunction and cardiac dysfunction are also provided.
Patent CA-2608026-A1 (CA)
Title: Bi- or multi-modal particle size distribution to improve drag reduction polymer dissolution
Inventor: RAMSAY GEORGE G
IPC: C10M143/00
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: Drag reduction of hydrocarbon fluids flowing through pipelines of various lengths is improved by polyolefin drag reducer dispersions or dispersions using bi- or multi-modal particle size distributions. Drag reducers having larger particle sizes dissolve more slowly than drag reducers having smaller particle sizes. By using at least bi-modal particle size distributions drag reduction can be distributed more uniformly over the length of the pipeline where smaller sized particles dissolve sooner or earlier in the pipeline and larger sized particles dissolve later or further along the pipeline.
Patent CA-2608571-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition for treatment of a detached retina and method of production thereof
Inventor: DAY MICHAEL
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of a detached retina, comprising an oil and an additive capable of increasing the extensional viscosity of the oil. The present invention also relates to a method and kit of parts for producing the composition.
Patent CA-2609799-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of producing a strip of nanocrystalline material and device for producing a wound core from said strip
Inventor: WAECKERLE THIERRY
IPC: H01F1/147
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: The procedure uses a metal strip made from iron with proportions of copper, silicon, boron, niobium, cobalt, nickel, vanadium, chrome, aluminum, zinc, carbon, germanium, phosphorous, gallium, antimony, indium and beryllium, cast in an amorphous state, passed through an annealing furnace (3) and subjected to crystallisation. The strip (R) is taken round at least two pulleys (4) in an S-formation and maintained at a temperature of 530 - 700 degrees C for a period of 5 - 120 seconds and under an axial tension of between 2 and 1000 MPa. The effort is measured by a unit (6) connected to a braking module (5).
Patent CA-2610517-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede d'analyse et de traitement des requetes appliquees a un moteur de recherche
Inventor: MORENO ROLAND
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: Le système comprend : un site (40) interfacé à un moteur de recherche ; des moyens (10, 20) pour produire des mots de vocabulaire ; des moyens (42) pour soumettre a u moteur des requêtes contenant chacune un mot ou un groupe de mots ; et des moyens pour recevoir un résultat représentatif des occurrences du mot, ou de l'associati on de mots, dans des pages web indexées par le moteur. Le procédé comprend : (a) la détermination d'un mot de départ et la soumission d'une requête; (b) la réception d'un résultat initial; (c) la génération d'un mot additionnel et la soumission d'une requête ; (d) la réception du résultat, inférieur au résultat initial, correspondant à la requête formulée à l'étape c) ; (e) la réitération N-1 fois des étapes c) et d) avec un mot additionnel différent, donnant N résultats respectifs ; et (f) le classement de ces N résultats.
Patent CA-2610982-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAFFITTE FIGUERAS MARTI
IPC: B62D65/12
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for fixing wheels on vehicles. The inventive machine can be used to mount and fix wheels on vehicles in a fully-automated manner along the assembly line without the aid of operators. The invention comprises a wheel-supply bed (1) which is equipped with a positioning element (23) for centring and lifting each wheel such that it can be gripped by a support arm (2) and conveyed to a rotating plate (3) which is linked to a screw-supply device (4) which inserts screws into the rim with the aid of an optical detector. The support arm (6) of an adjacent moving bed (5) contains a multiple screwdriver (7) which is placed in the screws. The assembly is subsequently tilted by 90~ so as to position the wheel opposite the hub of the vehicle and finally to insert said wheel.
Patent CA-2611014-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EBROM MATTHEW P
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: An appliance network comprising a networked appliance (12, 14) performing a cycle of operation to complete a physical domestic operation. The first networked appliance having a communication network comprising a plurality of interconnected nodes configured to communicate across the communication network, with a plurality of components associated with the nodes. An accessory (10) having at least one node in communication with the communication network. A software architecture configured to generate a plurality of messages (arrows), with at least one of the software elements residing in each of the components and in the accessory and configured to enable transmission of at least one of the plurality of messages between the components and between the accessory and the components.
Patent CA-2614991-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAYO RICHARD
IPC: G07F19/00
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à des procédés, des systèmes, et des supports lisibles par machines pour un commutateur de vérification d'identité. Selon un mode de réalisation, le procédé comprend la réception en provenance d'un interrogateur d'une requête pour la vérification d'une identité d'une personne initiant une transaction. La requête comporte une information de compte pour un compte concerné par la transaction et une information d'identité pour la personne initiant la transaction. En fonction de la requête, une institution financière de vérification est choisie parmi une ou des institutions financières participantes. La requête est acheminée vers l'institution financière de vérification pour la vérification de l'information d'identité. Une réponse est reçue provenant de l'institution financière de vérification indiquant les résultats de la vérification de l'information d'identité. La réponse est renvoyée à l'interrogateur.
Patent CA-2616581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STUCCHI GIOVANNI
IPC: F16L37/413
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A female element (1) is described comprising a hollow internal body (2) having an end (3) provided with fastening means (5) to one of the pipes to be joined, a hollow external body (7) coaxial with said internal body (2) and having an end (8) which axially protrudes with respect to another end (4) of the internal body (2) opposite to that provided with fastening means (5), one rigid central stem (9) coaxially supported by said internal body (2) by means of a transversal perforated base (18) and having a widened end (10) near said protruding end (8) of the external body (7), an axially sliding sealing bush (12) coaxially arranged about said stem (9) and elastically stressed to be engaged with said widened end (10) of the stem (9) to prevent the passage of fluid within the female element (1), a cleaning bush (14) coaxially arranged about the sealing bush (12) and axially stressed in position so as to prevent the entrance of dirt about the sealing bush (12) and a lock sleeve (16) arranged about the protruding end (8) of the external body (7) and engageable with a complementary end of a male element to ensure the stable union of the two male and female elements of the fitting. The stem (9) is fixed to said base (18) by means of at least one half bush (25) radially fitted and axially locked in corresponding seats (26, 27) of said stem (9) and said base (18)
Patent CA-2616645-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THAI DOUGLAS
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 2007-12-24
Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing shaped as an animal and defining a mouth, with a stationary member secured to a permanent location extending across a portion of the mouth. The assembly includes a reservoir provided inside the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating ring positioned adjacent the mouth, a tubing that couples the interior of the reservoir with the ring, and a link assembly that couples the trigger mechanism and the ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the ring to be moved from a first position to a second position across the stationary member.
Patent CA-2618304-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTS GIDEON
IPC: H04W52/34
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: A method for identifying supported transmission channel configurations in a mobile communications apparatus, the method comprising: calculating the required power value for each transmission channel configuration; and performing a sequential comparison of: an indication of an available measured power value, and an indication of the required power for each transmission channel configuration; and identifying a particular transmission channel configuration as supported if the required power for the particular transmission channel configuration is less than the available power value;  wherein: the sequential comparison is performed in order of magnitude of value of the indication of the required power; and the method further comprising stopping said comparison when a supported transmission channel configuration is identified.
Patent CA-2620155-A1 (CA)
Title: Networking through electronic messaging and mail
Inventor: KOUNTZ JOHN R
IPC: G06Q90/00
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: A social networking service is integrated with a traditional communication service. The communication service may include an instant messaging service, an electronic mail service, a content page management service, or other communication service. The communication service provides one or more interfaces allowing a user to navigate and manage a contact network. A user may access several layers of contacts, and expand their contact list, by selecting additional contacts within additional contact lists.
Patent CA-2620908-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLOHR ANDREAS
IPC: C08F8/14
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of surface cross-linking superabsorbent polymer particles having a relatively high degree of neutralization. Brønsted acids are selectively applied onto the surface of the superabsorbent polymer particles to selectively facilitate a relatively high number of protonated carboxyl groups at the surface of the superabsorbent polymer particles while the relatively high degree of neutralization in the core of the superabsorbent polymer particles remains substantially unaffected.
Patent CA-2621751-A1 (CA)
Title: Combined heating & air conditioning system for buses utilizing an electrified compressor having a modular high-pressure unit
Inventor: SLOAN SCOTT
IPC: B60H1/22
Filed: 2008-02-19
Abstract: An HVAC system for heating and cooling a passenger compartment of a vehicle is provided. A first heat exchanger transfers heat between a primary loop and a secondary loop. The primary loop is a reversible loop and uses high pressure refrigerant. A  compressor pressurizes the refrigerant. A second heat exchanger selectively transfers heat energy to and from the passenger compartment. The secondary loop is a low pressure liquid coolant loop that passes through the first heat exchanger. A pump moves fluid through the secondary loop. A third heat exchanger transfers heat to and from an external medium from the fluid passing through the secondary loop. A secondary heat source adds heat to the secondary loop during a heating mode. A bypass means selectively bypasses the secondary heat source during a cooling mode.
Patent CA-2622688-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KROTH ROGERIO
IPC: A01B49/06
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: The invention relates to drive arrangement (48) for driving an implement (86) on a soil tilling machine (104). The drive arrangement (48) comprises at least one wheel (22, 24) driven via the ground, an axle suspension (12), which comprises a housing (17) on which at least one axle beam (18, 20) connected to the wheel (22, 24) is pivotally suspended, a powertrain extending between the wheel (22, 24) and the housing (17), and a drive device (82) connected to the powertrain for driving the implement (86).     In order to improve the functions of the drive arrangement (48) on uneven terrain and to make it more cost-effective with less design outlay compared to conventional solutions, the powertrain comprises a drive element (52) supported on the axle beam (18, 20) and rotationally locked to the wheel (22, 24), a rotatably supported driven element (66) fixed in relation to the housing (17), and a connecting element (88) rotatably supported between the drive element (52) and the driven element (66), the connecting element (88) being supported between the drive element (52) and the driven element (66) so that it is free-floating radially to its axis of rotation (102).
Patent CA-2623612-A1 (CA)
Title: Waste classification system and method
Inventor: HOLLINGSWORTH STEPHEN ALLEN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: A waste classification system and method configured to manage information for waste materials is disclosed. The system and method may be configured to receive information pertaining to classification of waste materials. The system and method maintains and accesses a waste classification database based on material safety data sheets (MSDS) utilizing the location of the waste, and returns waste classification data that may include rules and regulations relevant to the location of the waste.
Patent CA-2628616-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAZOS CARLOS MARCELO DIAS
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A flexible system for distributing content to a device involves associating a set of packages with a provider, associating a set of tiers with a package, associating a set of channels with a tier, and allowing subscription to a package of services associated with the provider, wherein a channel is a view of a service, the view based on the provider associated with the service.
Patent CA-2628792-A1 (CA)
Title: High dynamic range active pixel sensor
Inventor: REZA CHAJI G
IPC: H04N5/3745
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for improving the dynamic range in active matrix sensor pixel circuits and to improve the lifetime at the same time.
Patent CA-2631043-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DILL JOHN CEDRIC
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: A method is provided for simulating interaction between a tool and an object.  The method involves: providing a tool model for simulating the tool in a simulated environment; providing a mesh for simulating the object in the simulated environment, the mesh comprising a plurality of nodes and a plurality of first force functions between pairs of nodes, each first force function being a function of a distance between its corresponding pair of nodes; and deforming the mesh in response to interaction between the tool model and the mesh in the simulated environment. Deforming the mesh may involve:  displacing one or more initially displaced nodes; and displacing one or more level-one-connected nodes, displacement of each level-one-connected node dependent on at least one first force function between the level-one-connected node and a corresponding one of the one or more initially displaced nodes.