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Patent CA-2519273-A1 (CA)
Title: Spray nozzle for overheated liquid
Inventor: HAIUN JOSEPH
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A device providing for an overheated liquid to be sprayed in very fine droplets at a very high speed, comprised of a nozzle body followed by a mixer head and several injectors opening onto a divergent speed attainment nozzle. Fittings adjust the exit section of the nozzle by adding a profiled core that may slide on the axis of the divergent nozzle and enabling, depending on its position, the exit section of the nozzle to be adjusted to maintain a maximum ejection speed of sprayed droplets. The device is particularly applicable to the chemical and energy industries.
Patent CA-2519803-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of erythropoietin in stroke recovery
Inventor: RHODES KENNETH JAMES
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: The present invention demonstrates EPO's efficacy in promoting patient recovery following an ischemic event. The invention demonstrates that a longer window of opportunity exists for the initial uses of EPO in treating ischemic stroke than had been previously been understood.
Patent CA-2523172-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STANCOVSKI VICTOR
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: There is a control system for a catalytic process. The control system has th e following: a) an electroconductive support having a layer of a catalyst thereon; b) a means for applying DC current of one polarity to the catalyst layer and the opposite polarity to the electroconductive support; c) a means for controlling and varying the application of DC current; d) a means for measuring the polarization impedance across the catalyst layer and the electroconductive support; e) a means for comparing the measured polarizatio n impedance with a reference value; and f) a means for varying the application of DC current to the catalyst layer and the electroconductive support when t he measured polarization impedance differs from the reference value. The contro l system may further optionally comprise the following: g) a means for heating the electroconductive support; h) a means for controlling and varying the application of heat; and i) a means for varying the application of heat to t he catalyst and the electroconductive support when the measured polarization impedance differs from the reference value. There is also a process wherein the catalyst of the control system is contacted with a throughput stream of light hydrocarbons or combustion exhaust.
Patent CA-2526310-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIVIK MARK ROBERT
IPC: D06L4/50
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and/or system comprising a perfume composition for use in a lipophilic fluid fabric treatment system and methods of making and using same. Such composition provides perfume/fabric substantivity.
Patent CA-2526596-A1 (CA)
Title: Floor care appliance with a plurality of floor cleaning modes
Inventor: BURCHFIELD BRENT L
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A floor care appliance is provided for cleaning bare surfaces such as tile, marble, linoleum and wood. The floor care appliance is comprised of a base portion having a suction nozzle and a brush block having a plurality of vertical axis rotary agitators for cleaning bare floors. The rotary agitators are driven by an independent motor for agitating the floor surface. With the addition of an accessory hose and tools, the cleaning utility can be expanded to areas wherein the suction nozzle cannot normally reach such as behind the toilet, shower walls, and the grout between tile. While used in the capacity for cleaning bare floors, the floor care appliance can be moved between three modes by a rotating a member located on the upper housing. The first mode is dry mode, the second mode is wet scrub mode and the third mode is wet pickup mode. The accessory tools are stored in an accessory caddy that is placed freestanding over the suction nozzle and in front of the housing.
Patent CA-2528327-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUOTSALAINEN PETTERI
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for image processing, wherein image data as an image record in digital format. The image record is provided with at least a header part (201), an image data part (202) and an auxiliary data part (203). In the method, at least one defining data record (204) containing auxiliary data is stored in connection with the data record (200), wherein in connection with the processing of the image data, it is selected whether said at least one item of image data is displayed in connection with displaying the image. The invention also relates to a system and a device (1) in which the invention is applied, as well as to an image record (200).
Patent CA-2531977-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YUE JIN
IPC: C07C29/80
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymers and monomers derived from agricultural feedstocks, and more particularly to methods for the production of monomers from renewable agricultural resources such as feedstocks, for example canola, flax and tallow, and polymers, in particular polyurethanes produced from such feedstocks. The present invention also relates to novel processes for the production of both monomers and polymers derived from such agricultural feedstocks.
Patent CA-2532199-A1 (CA)
Title: Parasiticidal composition comprising a salicylanilide anti-parasitic compound
Inventor: CROMIE LILLIAN
IPC: A61K31/365
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: An anti-parasiticidal composition presented as a topical "pour-on" product for treating animals infected by parasites which are known to be susceptible to salicylanilides, especially closantel, alone or together with at least one other anti~ parasitic compound of the avermectin or milbemycin type and offers enhanced bioavailability of the salicylanilide by provision of a delivery system comprising at least 20%(v/v) of one or more alcohols, and optionally including a polymeric moiety selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene block copolymers (poloxamer), and polyethylene glycols (PEG), thereby improving the bioavailability of e.g. closantel (as assessed with respect to blood plasma levels of closantel).
Patent CA-2535106-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CALMEISE RANDALL W
IPC: D06F34/10
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A front face for an appliance that is one of a washing machine and a clothes dryer includes a door panel having a transparent window defined thereon, a door handle including a handle body having an inner surface, an outer surface, and two end portions. The handle is coupled to the door panel and is configured such that a portion of the handle does not contact the door panel and defines an opening between the inner surface of the handle body and the door panel.
Patent CA-2538610-A1 (CA)
Title: Wireless receiver with stacked, single chip architecture
Inventor: OGREN JEFFREY
IPC: H04B1/28
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A monolithic wireless receiver (100) suitable for use in a global positioning system (GPS) or other radio frequency (RF) application suitably includes a mixed-mode integrated circuit and a stacked memory device. The mixed mode integrated circuit appropriately includes a digital portion (104) and an analog portion (106) on a common die. The analog portion implements an RF  receiver circuit, and the digital portion includes a signal processor that communicates with the RF receiver. The memory device appropriately communicates with the integrated circuit to store electronic instructions and data for the signal processor. The monolithic receiver may be conveniently integrated into a portable electronics device such as a camera, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable phone or the like to provide location sensing or other RF functionality.
Patent CA-2544187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DZABRAILOVA VIKTORIJA
IPC: B65D55/00
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a shutoff device designed for capping of semi-rigid packages of Tetrapak type containing sterilized food products, for example, fruit juices and milk. The reusable shutoff devices comprises the base 1 connected integrally with the package by the supporting surface 4, and the tooth cutting member 8, the sleeve 2 connected with the base 1 by the threaded joint, and the cap 3 connected with the sleeve 2 by the splined joint. Between the supporting surface 4 and the cylindrical part 5 of the base 1 the flexible bridge is made, and the sleeve 2 has the pusher 14, which is acting on the weakened element 15 arranged at the bottom of the cap 3. The invention improves the visual demonstrativeness of the indication of the initial unsealing of the package and makes the package easy to use.  The present invention is illustrated with the reference to the drawing in fig.1.
Patent CA-2544212-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAYE THOMAS R JR
IPC: B27B5/26
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: The miter saw has a base assembly, a rotatable table rotatably disposed on the base assembly, a saw assembly rotatably supported by the table, and a bevel lock assembly for locking the rotational position of the saw assembly relative to the table.
Patent CA-2544311-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HSIUNG CHANG-MENG
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: Chemical and biological detector systems, devices and apparatus. Such devices may be portable and wearable, such as badges, that are analyte-general, rather than analyte-specific, and which provide an optimal way to notify and protect personnel against known and unknown airborne chemical and biological hazards.  The devices of the present invention are advantageously low-cost, have low-power requirements, may be wearable and arc designed to detect and alarm to a general chemical and biological threat. A sensor device of the present invention in one embodiment includes two or more sensor devices, a processing module coupled to each of the sensor devices and configured to process signals received from each of the two or more sensor devices to determine an environmental state; and a communication module that communicates information about the environmental state to a user.
Patent CA-2547595-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAYMOND JEAN-PAUL
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A complementary security system for installation, at least in part in a vehicle, has an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) security system installed therein. The complementary security system for communicating an alarm condition beyond the communication range of the OEM security system. The complementary security system comprising: a control module for receiving a trigger signal being indicative of the alarm condition detected by the OEM security system; a communication module for transmitting by Radio Frequency (RF) an alert signal upon receipt of the trigger signal by the control module; and a remote transmitter for alerting a user upon receipt of the alert signal. The remote transmitter being located beyond the communication range of the OEM security system. A corresponding method is also described.
Patent CA-2548753-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARDIS MARIA
IPC: A61K31/513
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: The application relates to compounds with activity against infectious viruses.  Accordingly, in one embodiment the invention provides a compound of the invention which is a compound of Formula I: (I) wherein: B is adenine, guanine cytosine, uracil, thymine, 7-deazaadenine, 7-deazaguanine, 7-deaza-8-azaguanine, 7-deaza-8-azaadenine, inosine, nebularine, nitropyrrole, nitroindole, 2-aminopurine, 2-amino-6-chloropuriine, 2,6-diaminopurine, hypoxanthine, pseudouridine, pseudocytosine, pseudoisocytosine, 5-propynylcytosine, isocytosines, isoguanine, 7-deazaguanine, 2-thiopyrimidine, 6-thioguanine, 4-thiothymine, 4-thiouracil O6 -methylguanine, N6 -methyladenine, O4-methylthymine, 5,6-dihydrothymine, 5,6-dihydroucacil, 4-methylindole, triazole, or pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine; and B is optionally substituted with one or more alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, (cycloalkyl)alkyl, hydroxy, or halo; and R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cyano, azido, or fluoromethyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
Patent CA-2548915-A1 (CA)
Title: Generally linear effervescent oral fentanyl dosage form and methods of administering
Inventor: MOE DEREK
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: Fentanyl containing dosage forms and methods using same are described. These dosage forms include substantially less fentanyl by weight than know oral formulation and have advantages in terms of cost and side effects. These dosage forms are intended for oral administration of fentanyl across the oral mucosa.
Patent CA-2551688-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALLEN JENNIFER
IPC: D04H1/46
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A non-woven washcloth formed from a blend of two different size polyester fibers, the majority of which have a length about half of that of the minority. The washcloth has good fluid retention properties, and releases fluids in a controlled manner when used.
Patent CA-2552107-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrrolotriazine compounds as kinase inhibitors
Inventor: TOKARSKI JOHN S
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I); and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula (I) compounds inhibit tyrosine kinase activity of growth factor receptors such as HER1, HER2 and HER4 thereby making them useful as antiproliferative agents. The formula (I) compounds are also useful for the treatment of other diseases associated with signal transduction pathways operating through growth factor receptors.
Patent CA-2552809-A1 (CA)
Title: A method or apparatus for allocating a player's contribution in a gaming apparatus between a plurality of games
Inventor: COWAN STEPHEN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for allocating a player~s contribution in a gaming apparatus between a plurality of games is disclosed. The method includes the steps of receiving a contribution from a user, splitting the contribution into a number of parts in accordance with a predetermined ratio, allocating at least one of the parts of the contribution to one of the games, and modifying the predetermined ration in response the measured performance of the gaming apparatus. In particular embodiments, the modified ratio In is determined in accordance with formula (1) or formula (2) where I0 is the base ratio, RTP is the designed performance, T is the revenue, P is the total prizes and Q is a control variable.
Patent CA-2553884-A1 (CA)
Title: Nutritional composition for improving skin condition and preventing skin diseases
Inventor: PRIDMORE-MERTEN SYLVIE
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of an ingestable composition containing L-carnitine and at least one component having an anti-oxidative activity for stimulating the lipid metabolism in the skin of an individual, which results in an improvement of the general condition of the skin in particular dry, sensible or reactive skin, and in prevention of the occurrence of skin diseases, such as dermatitis. In addition thereto, the present invention pertains also to the use of such a composition for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition or of a food, in particular a functional food or petfood product, for increasing lipid secretion in sebum, producing a protective sebum layer on the skin.
Patent CA-2555360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EINAV HAIM
IPC: A61B5/0488
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: Rehabilitation apparatus, comprising: at least one motion support element adapted to support a motion of a part of a human; a generator of rhythmic audio; and a controller configured to correlate an audio output of said generator and said supported motion.
Patent CA-2555481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ULIBARRI NICOLAS
IPC: F23D17/00
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a premixing burner arrangement for operating a burner chamber with a gaseous and/or liquid fuel. Said premix burner comprises a swirl generator (2) for a combustion air influx for forming a swirl and means (5) for jetting in fuel into the swirl. The swirl generator (2) comprises at least two partial conical shells (1) that complement each other to give a flow-type body and that together include a conical swirl chamber having a cone angle .gamma. and air inlet slots (4) that are tangential relative to the longitudinal extension of the cone. The invention is characterized in that at least in the flow-distal end zone of the swirl generator (2) a shaped element (7) enclosing the partial conical shells (1) and having an inner wall (6) facing the partial conical shells (1) is provided and in that the partial conical shells (1) run flush into the inner wall (6) thereby keeping the shape of the structure.
Patent CA-2556423-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORUK RICHARD
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: Use of a compound of the following formula (Ia) for the production of a medicament for the treatment of endometriosis in human wherein the treatment comprises administering to a human female in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of said compound.
Patent CA-2557689-A1 (CA)
Title: Training device for extinguishing fires, method and system of use thereof
Inventor: BASHAW TRAVIS B
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A Device, method and system for training an individual in extinguishing fires by using a simulated fire extinguisher aimed to a live fire which is generated by a flame generation unit having a fuel valve. A control unit is in electronic communication with the flame generation unit, and when the control unit receives a signal from the simulated fire extinguisher to automatically increase, decrease, or stop an output of the fuel valve in response to the signal from the simulated fire extinguisher.
Patent CA-2559618-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACFARLAND CHRISTOPHER C
IPC: F01D25/28
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumatic press vane lift installation tool. The tool is formed by two inflatable, substantially semi-circular tubes which are placed between a rotor assembly and a vane assembly during the installation of the vane assembly. The tubes are each positioned adjacent an inner end of the vanes in the vane assembly and are each inflated to apply a lifting force to the vanes. The vanes are then attached to the engine case.
Patent CA-2559815-A1 (CA)
Title: Packer apparatus with annular check valve
Inventor: MAIER GARY ALLAN
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A well packer assembly with an annular fluid bypass and a check valve. The well packer assembly has an upper packer apparatus and a lower packer apparatus with a stimulation port therebetween. An annular fluid bypass in the upper packer apparatus communicates the well annulus from above packer elements on the upper packer apparatus to .below the packer elements. The well fluid circulated through the fluid bypass is discharged into the well annulus below the packer elements on the upper packer apparatus to circulate stimulation fluid through the stimulation port and upwardly through the upper packer apparatus and the tubing used to lower the upper packer apparatus into the well.
Patent CA-2560119-A1 (CA)
Title: Assembly comprising a water turbine and a generator, the rotor of which is direct-connected to each one of the blades of the turbine
Inventor: LEIJON MATS
IPC: F03B13/10
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly having a water turbine (2) and a rotary electrical generator (1), the rotor (4) of which is connected to the turbine (2). The turbine (2) has at least three axially directed blades (5). According to the invention, each blade (5) is individually directly connected to the rotor (4) of the generator (1). The invention also relates to a use of the invented assembly for the generation of current from underwater currents.
Patent CA-2561914-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOMINOWSKI PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: A61K39/155
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: This invention provides submicron oil-in water emulsions useful as a vaccine adjuvant for enhancing the immunogenicity of antigens. The present invention also provides vaccine compositions containing an antigen combined with such emulsions intrinsically or extrinsically. Methods of preparing the emulsions and vaccines are also provided by the present invention.
Patent CA-2562534-A1 (CA)
Title: Panel bending machine
Inventor: DOAK JODY
IPC: G01N3/20
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A panel testing device, and a method of its use, for flexing and measuring mechanical properties of a panel are provided comprising a panel bending assembly operable to engage a panel and impart a bending force on the engaged panel, and a linear actuator having an output shaft coupled to the panel bending assembly, wherein the output shaft is operable to be movable relative to the panel bending assembly continuously at a constant rate of linear motion regardless of the torque force resisting such motion at the panel testing assembly.
Patent CA-2563617-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GATELY STEPHEN
IPC: A61K31/695
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: Novel compositions of silicon-substituted carboxylic acid-containing-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, their preparation and use in methods for treating, preventing and/or reducing inflammation, pain, angiogenesis, and cortical dementias including Alzheimer's disease, inflammation-related cardiovascular disorders and cancer are described. The compositions and methods are effective at decreasing or reversing the gastrointestinal, renal and other toxicities resulting from the use of non-selective carboxylate-containing-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Patent CA-2563661-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU JAMES X
IPC: H01M50/538
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: An electrochemical cell with a collector assembly for sealing the open end of a cell container. The collector assembly includes a retainer and a contact spring with a peripheral flange, each having a central opening therein. A  pressure release vent member disposed between the retainer and the peripheral flange of the contact spring seals the openings in the retainer and contact spring under normal conditions and ruptures to release pressure from within the cell when the internal pressure exceeds a predetermined limit.
Patent CA-2564153-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITEHEAD RANDY
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne des systèmes de gestion de mémoires de données sans agents, des procédés et des progiciels, qui comprennent un organe d'archivage de données central, un processeur de données brutes (RDP), un système de gestion, et une logique d'identification des problèmes. Le RDP recueille des métadonnées brutes, non formatées, directement de systèmes de stockage de données éloignés, convertit les métadonnées recueillies dans un format normalisé, et stocke les métadonnées converties à partir des systèmes de stockage de données éloignés, sans faire intervenir des agents au niveau de chaque système de stockage de données éloigné. Le système de gestion met en oeuvre une action corrective et des modifications de configuration au niveau de chaque système de stockage de données éloigné, sans y faire intervenir des agents. Une logique d'identification des problèmes examine les métadonnées recueillies par le RDP; identifie les problèmes à résoudre au niveau des systèmes de stockage de données éloignés, et met en oeuvre une action corrective.
Patent CA-2567511-A1 (CA)
Title: Integral handle
Inventor: ZAMUNER FRANK
IPC: B23K9/133
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A welding gun assembly for directing a welding wire toward a workpiece, having a torch at a forward portion of the gun; a welding wire feeder at a rearward portion of the gun; and handles positioned adjacent the torch and wire feeder.  Each handle has a first, cylindrical portion and a second, hexagonally shaped portion adjacent the first, cylindrical portion. The hexagonal portion has a cylindrical opening and a hexagonal opening adjacent the cylindrical opening. The handle further has an extension member having an access opening therein. A conduit is connected to each handle.