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Patent CA-2583886-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COMANICIU DORIN
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de détecter des objets cibles dans une image volumique tridimensionnelle (3D) d'une structure anatomique. Ce procédé consiste à obtenir une série d'emplacements potentiels dans le volume représenté, et à découper des sous-volumes présentant au moins deux échelles différentes, chacun de ces sous-volumes comprenant une pluralité de voxels, puis faire pivoter chaque sous-volume par une rotation dans au moins deux directions différentes, et à appliquer un classifieur de formes à chaque sous-volume. Si les voxels contenus dans le sous-volume sont acceptés par le classifieur de formes, une direction de gradient est calculée pour les voxels. Si la direction du gradient calculée pour les voxels correspond à une orientation prédéfinie, un classifieur de probabilités est appliqué aux voxel. Ce classifieur de probabilité calcule une valeur de probabilité qui indique un degré de certitude associé au sous-volume. Si le degré de certitude est supérieur à une valeur seuil prédéterminée, le sous-volume est identifié comme contenant l'objet cible.
Patent CA-2584112-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for storing projectile balls and feeding them into the projectile chamber of a hand gun
Inventor: ANDRESEN HEDDIES
IPC: F41B11/02
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for feeding ball-like ammunition, so-called paint balls, into the projectile chamber of a sporting arm (1). The magazine (3) is arranged separately from the arm and is connected to the same by means of a feeder tube (2). A motor-driven feeder (8) feeds the balls from the ball container (3) into the feeder tube (2). In so doing, a spring element (17) stores the traction from the motor, so that, even when the motor stops, balls can still be transported using the energy stored in the spring element (17).  The traction from the motor is transmitted via a connection or clutch consisting of a spring element (17) and a transmission element (19).  Protrusions (20, 21) are arranged on both the spring element (17) and the transmission element (19), which come to bear on each other for transmitting traction. The protrusions (20, 21) are at least partially flexible, so that the transmitted force is limited. This way, explosion of the balls (14) from excessive pressure is prevented. In addition, the feeder (8) is connected with the drive element (16) for the feeder (8) which is under pressure from the spring (17) by means of a bayonet-like connection. This way, the feeder (8) can be removed from the ball container (3) with one manipulation to facilitate the cleaning of the ball container (3) in the event a ball (14) explodes in spite of this.
Patent CA-2584719-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACOOL DANIEL JOSEPH
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: Engineered strains of the oleaginous yeast Yarrowia lipolytica capable of producing greater than 25% eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, an (.omega.-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid) in the total oil fraction are described. These strains comprise various chimeric genes expressing heterologous desaturases, elongases and acyltransferases and optionally comprise various native desaturase and acyltransferase knockouts to enable synthesis and high accumulation of EPA. Production host cells are claimed, as are methods for producing EPA within said host cells.
Patent CA-2585061-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUILLOT DOMINIQUE
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A well treatment tool, comprising: a tool body; a clamping system for locating the tool body in a well; a positioning system for orienting the tool body in the well axially and azimuthally; a reservoir system comprising at least one fluid reservoir in the tool body; and a pumping system for pumping fluid from the reservoir to a region of the well to be treated. The treatment tool can also re-established the isolation performance of the casing, when modified (by drilling) for the treatment. The treatment tool is normally conveyed and controlled via the mean of an electrical wireline cable.
Patent CA-2588926-A1 (CA)
Title: Multifunctional two-way remote control device
Inventor: RYE DAVID J
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A remote control device for communicating between a computer system and a plurality of electronic devices. The remote control device includes a radio frequency (RF) transmitter, a RF receiver, an optical transmitter, a memory unit, and a processor in data communication with the memory unit, the RF transmitter, the RF receiver, and the optical transmitter. The processor includes a first component that instructs the optical transmitter to emit at least one signal in response to information received by the RF  receiver from a computer.
Patent CA-2589525-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydantoin derivatives useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors
Inventor: WATERSON DAVID
IPC: A61P19/02
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: Formula (I) wherein R1 is a (2-4C)alkyl and is substituted by two or more fluorine groups and R2 is methyl or ethyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of diseases or medical condions mediated by metalloproteinase enzymes.
Patent CA-2590049-A1 (CA)
Title: Inter-facet implant
Inventor: MITCHELL STEVEN T
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant (1900) for positioning within a facet joint for distracting the spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. The implant (1900) can be inserted laterally or posteriorly.
Patent CA-2591785-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACOBI ALEXANDER
IPC: C07K5/08
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: The present application discloses a solid support material having covalently immobilized thereon an affinity ligand, said ligand comprising one or more hydrophobic functional group(s) and one or more cationic functional group(s) or one or more heteroaromatic functional group(s), wherein at least one hydrophobic functional group is separated from at least one cationic/heteroaromatic functional group by a through bond distance of from 5 ~ to 20 ~, wherein said ligand has a molecular weight of from 120 Da to 5,000 Da. Typically, the affinity resin has a binding capacity larger than 5 mg monoclonal antibody per mL of affinity resin. A method for the isolation of biomolecules, such as proteins, in particular antibodies, such as monoclonal antibodies, or derivatives thereof, is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2592621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATSUOKA ATSUSHI
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-12-27
Abstract: A chargeable electric power tool is equipped with an alerting device that monitors the voltage of a power supply battery and puts out an alert by means of an LED or buzzer when the power supply voltage drops below a reference voltage. However, it is arranged that even during the alert, no interruption of the power supply to the motor be performed but a normal operation be executed by accepting an activation operation via a trigger switch. This arrangement allows the chargeable electric power tool to operate even when an alert occurs due to a voltage drop under a low temperature, and hence improves the usability and operational efficiency as compared with an arrangement in which the power supply to the motor is interrupted upon occurrence of an alert. Additionally, when it is determined that a memory effect occurs in the battery, the activating operation is repeated until the motor becomes unable to be activated after occurrence of a voltage alert, thereby discharging the battery below a discharge termination voltage to cancel the memory effect.
Patent CA-2594178-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of production of modified proteins
Inventor: CHONG SHAORONG S C
IPC: C07K1/22
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: The present invention is directed to modified proteins and methods of their production. The modified proteins comprise a controllable intervening protein sequence (CIVPS) inserted into a target protein, the CIVPS being capable of excision from or cleavage of the modified protein under predetermined conditions in cis or in trans, i.e., increase in temperature, exposure to light, unblocking of amino acid residues by dephosphorylation, treatment with chemical reagents or deglycosylation. If desired, the modified protein can be subjected to these conditions. The CIVPS may also be inserted into a region that substantially inactivates target protein activity.
Patent CA-2597522-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
IPC: B65G15/42
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: A conveyance belt with a guide, constructed from a flat belt section and a guide section, where the guide section is projectingly provided on a pulley side surface of the flat belt section, in the longitudinal direction of the flat belt section, and where the flat belt section and the guide section are integrally molded using an elastic material. Because of the construction above, the guide section is not separated from the flat belt section, and high traveling stability and conveyance ability are provided for a long period.  Preferably, a core wire or fabric is embedded in the flat belt section, and also preferably, a longitudinal groove is formed in the longitudinal direction in the bottom of the guide section.
Patent CA-2598400-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for onscreen text recognition for mobile devices
Inventor: ABDELAZIM HAZEM Y
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: The invention comprises a method of selecting and identifying on-screen text on a mobile device, comprising: a) providing an on-screen selection icon for activation of text selection mode; b) activating a text selection pointer upon activation of the selection icon;  c) applying a text-selection algorithm in a region identified by user location of the text selection pointer; d) identifying text with the region using a character recognition algorithm; and, e) passing the identified text for further analysis as determined by user selection.
Patent CA-2598559-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUISER MARCIA
IPC: B01J2/02
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: Particles and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of making particles can include forming a stream of a mixture including first and second materials, exposing the stream to a vibration, and treating the stream to form particles. The vibration can have, for example, a sinusoidal, triangular, and/or sawtooth waveform.
Patent CA-2602711-A1 (CA)
Title: Referral tracking
Inventor: ROWE TIMOTHY D
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A computer system is configured as a referral-tracking system that responds to receipt of a listing from a recruiter by generating an identifier, associating it with that listing, and giving it to the recruiter. If, before the listing is withdrawn, the system thereafter receives from a requester a message offering to forward the listing and incorporating that identifier or another identifier that the system has associated with that listing, it generates a further identifier as a child of the received identifier, associates that further identifier with the listing and the requester, and sends it to the requester. Consequently, if the listing is fulfilled by someone identified to the system as having received a message that incorporated one of those identifiers, the system determines that identifier's ancestors and thereby compute the chain of referring requesters that led to the listing's being fulfilled. It can also compute an appropriate incentive-award distribution to the referring requesters.
Patent CA-2607138-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil pour convertir de l'energie thermique basse temperature en electricite a l'echelle commerciale
Inventor: BAKER DAVID M
IPC: F24S90/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et des systèmes pour convertir de l'énergie thermique basse température en électricité. Un appareil présenté à titre d'exemple comprend une unité génératrice d'électricité destinée à recevoir de l'énergie thermique pour produire de l'électricité, un concentrateur pourvu d'un moteur thermique, un piston à liquide couplé fonctionnellement au moteur thermique et une pompe à chaleur couplée fonctionnellement au piston à liquide, le moteur thermique étant adapté pour collecter de l'énergie thermique et la pompe à chaleur étant fonctionnellement couplée à l'unité génératrice d'électricité pour fournir de la chaleur à cette unité génératrice d'électricité. L'appareil présenté à titre d'exemple comporte également un piston flottant de moteur thermique placé dans le moteur thermique et un piston flottant de pompe à chaleur placé dans la pompe à chaleur, lesdits pistons de moteur thermique et de pompe à chaleur pouvant osciller.
Patent CA-2615951-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDRIN LUCA
IPC: B21D1/02
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: Roller actuating device for flattening machines used for metal products in the shape of sheet metal, strips or the like, also used with similar machines for other applications, comprising a device for transmitting motion to driven rolls (8) , extremely functional and capable of transmitting higher torques as well as their independent control. Such device overcomes the frequent problems concerning the space available for installing gimbal adapters. This can be achieved by using adapters (4) provided with teeth which, with the same flange diameter, are able to provide higher torques, and in any case, can be used in any applications in which it is necessary to have reduced operating angles of the adapters .
Patent CA-2615973-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARNHAM JAMES WESLEY
IPC: F16K21/18
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a fluid control device for a fluid supply, the device comprising: a housing (31) defining a fluid supply channel (34) with a fluid inlet (35) for coupling to a fluid supply and a fluid outlet (36) for coupling to an appliance, the housing additionally defining a chamber (44) with an inlet (40) for coupling to an overflow and an outlet (41 ) for coupling to a drain; a valve (55) located in said fluid supply channel (34) and moveable from a first open position to a second closed position where fluid flow through the channel (34) is substantially restricted; an actuator (52) provided in said chamber (44) and moveable from a first position to a second position, wherein the valve (55) and actuator (44) are magnetically coupled to one another such that movement of the actuator (44) from said first position to said second position causes the valve (55) to move from said open position to said closed position.
Patent CA-2616619-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-microbial and anti-fungal additives to provide mold and mildew resistance
Inventor: HENNIS MARK E
IPC: A01N65/00
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: A naturally derived additive to fibrous materials and to building materials for imparting resistance to mold and mildew growth, including one or more additives extracted from a group of plant species, such as those from the families of Myrtacea, Rutaceaea, Zingiberaceae and Labiatae and essential oils derived from specific species such those selected from the following groups:  Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melaleuca ericifolia, Melaleuca alternifolia, Melaleuca leucadendron, Citrus reticulata and Origanum vulgare.
Patent CA-2616989-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EICHLER UZI
IPC: A61B5/352
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: Method for delivering a medical device coupled with a catheter, to a selected position within a lumen of the body of a patient, the method including the procedures of receiving position data respective of the selected position, the position data being associated with an image of the lumen, the image being associated with a coordinate system, the coordinate system being further associated with a medical positioning system (MPS), determining the coordinates of the selected position in the coordinate system, determining the current position of the medical device in an MPS coordinate system, according to an output of an MPS sensor attached to the catheter in the vicinity of the medical device, maneuvering the medical device through the lumen, toward the selected position, according to the current position relative to the selected position, and producing a notification output when the current position substantially matches the selected position.
Patent CA-2618485-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LU YI
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: The present invention provides an aptamer-based colorimetric sensor system for determining the presence and optionally the concentration of an analyte in a sample. Methods of utilizing the sensor system and kits that include the sensor also are provided. The sensor utilizes a linker and oligonucleotide functional ized particles to form an aggregate, which disaggregates in response to the analyte.
Patent CA-2618683-A1 (CA)
Title: Needle insertion device, and lancet assembly and injector assembly that form the same
Inventor: KITAMURA YORITAKA
IPC: A61B5/151
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: A needle insertion device capable of being detached from an injector assembly after a projecting tip of a needle insertion member is isolated as far as possible from the member. A lancet assembly (100) having a lancet (101) and a protective cover (102), in which (1) the lancet has a lancet body (104), a lancet cap (106), and an insertion needle member (105), the insertion needle member being located in a straddling manner in the lancet body and the lancet cap, the tip (124) of the insertion needle member being surrounded by the lancet cap, and (2) the protective cover is placed surrounding the lancet body, and after needle insertion, the protective cover can be moved so as to be positioned around the tip of the insertion needle member which tip projects forward from the lancet body.
Patent CA-2619016-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRENNER RAINER
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for protecting articles (2), especially displayed goods, from theft. Said device comprises a sensor, connected to a control and alarm device (4) for triggering an alarm when the sensor (3) responds, and to be secured to the article (2) to be protected. The device (1) also comprises a device for detecting if a person gets closer to the displayed article (2) or when the article (2) is removed but not taken. For this purpose, a sensor (7) responds when a person gets closer or when the article (2) is removed and is control-connected to the control and alarm device (4).  The control and alarm device (4) is connected to a product information device (13) for presenting the displayed article (2).
Patent CA-2621505-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOFFER AVIV
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: New and unique apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for constructin g and implementing a 3-Dimensional multi-layered modular computer architecture that significantly improves computer mass, volume and power densities throug h the use of 3-Dimensional layered structure.
Patent CA-2622255-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WELCH ROBERT J
IPC: A47B57/54
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A shelf support system includes a sleeve or wedge member and a collar adapted to be secured to a generally cylindrical support post. The sleeve has an inner surface that is configured to embrace the support post and an outer surface formed with a first axially outwardly Inclined wedge portion and at least one second axially outwardly inclined wedge portion that, when viewed in such radial cross-section, extends at an angle to the first portion. Additionally, the collar is adapted to be secured to a member to be supported and to embrace the sleeve. The collar has a first wedge surface formed to mate with the first portion of the outer surface of the sleeve and at least one second wedge surface formed to mate with the second portion of the outer surface of the sleeve.
Patent CA-2624655-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for control channel transmission and reception
Inventor: BATARIERE MICKAEL D
IPC: H04B7/212
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for control channel transmission and reception is provided herein. In particular, the use of a partitioned and structured control channel is provided that leverages the benefits of common control while maintaining favorable aspects of dedicated control. During operation, control information is distributed over a number of partitions (201). Each Pi is encoded (607) with monotonically non-increasing reliability level. Control information for a given remote unit can be distributed on one or several partitions, from P1 to Pk, where Pk is encoded with the lowest reliability level that can be decodable by the remote unit at an acceptable error rate.
Patent CA-2627395-A1 (CA)
Title: Linear precoding for time division duplex system
Inventor: BARRIAC GWENDOLYN D
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate generating and/or utilizing explicit and implicit feedback related to a forward link channel for linear precoding in a time division duplex (TDD) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system. Implicit feedback may be provided by estimating a reverse link channel, which may be substantially similar to at least a portion of the forward link channel (e.g., based upon reciprocity). Moreover, explicit feedback may be yielded by quantizing at least part of an estimate of the forward link channel (e.g., utilizing vector and/or scalar quantization).
Patent CA-2627878-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANG XIAOLIN DAVID
IPC: B01J23/63
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A low cost support useful in chemical reactions and automotive arts is formed by rehydrating a flash calcined gibbsite in an aqueous acidic solution. The rehydrated support can be subsequently stabilized by doping with a stabilizing metal such as lanthanum. The alumina support has excellent thermal stability, high sodium tolerance, high activity with low precious metal loading, and high pore volume and surface area.
Patent CA-2628395-A1 (CA)
Title: Implantable medical device
Inventor: DAVEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: The device of the present invention includes a modular, implantable catheterization port that is composed of a body portion (12), an interior port (24) and an exterior port (18). The interior and exterior ports are selectively attachable to the body portion such that the device can be assembled by a clinician at the skin entry site without compromising the position of other portions of the device within and outside of the patient.  The device further includes a first skirt (20) and a second skirt (22) that surround the exterior port at its junction with the body portion. Both skirts are designed to gradually affix themselves into the surrounding tissues of the patient's body during the initial phase of healing. The first skirt is composed of a bio-absorbable material such that in subsequent phases of healing its connection to the surrounding tissues diminishes, leaving the second skirt to maintain a mature, secure, and permanent connection to the tissues. The bio-absorbable material can be selected prior to assembly in order to ensure that the first skirt is fully absorbed at the conclusion of the procedure, thus permitting an easy and less-invasive removal of the device from the patient.
Patent CA-2629257-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbable copolymers and surgical articles fabricated therefrom
Inventor: ROBY MARK S
IPC: A61L17/12
Filed: 1999-02-25
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a monofilament suture from a resin of a random copolymer, the random copolymer comprising epsilon-caprolactone and glycolide, which comprises the operations of extruding said resin at an extrusion temperature of from about 70°C to about 215°C to provide a monofilament; and stretching the solidified monofilament at a stretch ratio of from about 7:1 to about 14:1 to provide a stretched monofilament.