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Patent CA-2435997-C (CA)
Inventor: BLAIS ALEXANDRE
IPC: C05F11/08
Filed: 2003-07-24
Granted: 2012-01-31
Abstract: Selon la présente invention, une méthode est fournie permettant la production d'un engrais amélioré, comprenant l'étape de mélanger un engrais granuleux avec un enzyme comprenant une bactérie active de support de fermentation, pour obtenir un engrais amélioré. L'enzyme est utilisé à un taux d'au moins 3 litres d'enzyme par tonne d'engrais. Selon la présente invention, un engrais amélioré est aussi fourni comprenant un engrais et une bactérie choisis pour leurs propriétés spécifiques sur les cultures ou la végétation.
Patent CA-2438143-C (CA)
Inventor: ROSENBLUM MICHAEL G
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2002-02-12
Granted: 2010-01-12
Abstract: The present invention concerns methods of reducing the antigenicity of a proteinaceous compound while maintaining the compounds biological activity, as well as proteinaceous compositions with biological activity but reduced antigenicity. These methods and compositions have significant benefits to a subject in need of such compounds and compositions. Also included are modified toxin compounds that are truncated and/or possess reduce antigenicity. Such designer toxins have therapeutic, diagnostic, and preventative benefits, particularly as immunotoxins. Methods of treating cancer using these immunotoxins are provided.
Patent CA-2447592-C (CA)
Title: Ziegler-natta catalyst and methods for preparing the same
Inventor: DENIFL PETER
IPC: C08F10/06
Filed: 2002-06-18
Granted: 2012-07-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a Ziegler-Natta catalyst for olefin polymerisation comprising a catalyst component in the form of solidified particles. The solidified particles are spherical, have a surface area of less than 20m2/g and are prepared from an emulsion containing the contact product of at least one compound of group 1 to 3 with at least one transition metal of group 4 to 10 or an actinide or lanthanide.
Patent CA-2448493-C (CA)
Title: Intervertebral diagnostic and manipulation device
Inventor: VIDAL CLAUDE A
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2002-06-13
Granted: 2008-07-29
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. An intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device (10) that is minimally invasive, actively guided, and provides direct and consistent access to the inner surface of the posterior anulus, which will not unintentionally exit the posterior anulus and cause harm to the spinal cord, is provided.
Patent CA-2450252-C (CA)
Title: Microwave delivery system for a cooking appliance
Inventor: WHIPPLE ROBERT Z JR
IPC: F24C15/22
Filed: 2003-11-19
Granted: 2008-07-22
Abstract: A microwave delivery system for a cooking appliance includes a toroidal waveguide and a launching zone. The launching zone has an interior metallic surface into which a microwave energy field is introduced. The microwave energy field couples with the interior metallic surface of the launching zone thus increasing the efficiency of the energy field as it enters the waveguide. Additionally, a tuning form section is provided in the waveguide which further enhances the microwave energy field, thereby creating a maximum energy node around the inside and outside of the waveguide. Insulation is provided both in the interior of the waveguide and in a central, exterior depression defined by the waveguide.
Patent CA-2453177-C (CA)
Title: Liquid supply assembly
Inventor: ROTHRUM ROBERT J
IPC: G01F19/00
Filed: 2002-06-04
Granted: 2010-09-28
Abstract: An assembly for making accurate mixtures of liquid components and feeding that liquid mixture to the inlet port of a sprayer. The assembly includes (1) a container of stiff polymeric material comprising a side wall with a frusto conical inner surface, and a bottom wall at the bottom end of the side wall opposite a top end of the side wall that defines an opening into a cavity in the container. A flexible liner positioned within the cavity in the container has an outer surface corresponding in shape to the inner surface of said container, an inner surface defining a cavity in the liner, and an annular lip along the top end of the side wall defining an opening into the cavity in the liner. An indicating sheet of resiliently flexible polymeric material is positioned between the side wall of the container and the flexible liner, conforms in shape to the inner surface of the container, and bears indicia that indicate the levels to which a plurality of different component liquids can be sequentially poured into the cavity in the flexible liner to achieve a predetermined ratio between the liquids.
Patent CA-2453710-C (CA)
Inventor: OBERG MAGNUS
IPC: H04B10/275
Filed: 2002-07-12
Granted: 2013-03-26
Abstract: A broadcast and select ring network for optical WDM communicationincludes two parallel fiber rings (1a, 1b) carrying traffic in oppositedirections between nodes (3; A, B, C, D). The nodes comprise on their receive side selecting means such as a cross connect device (21) or similar means allowing a flexible selection of the wavelength channels which are to be received by each node.  Thereby, any WDM channel in the rings can be selected and received in the nodes. For example, all nodes can receive signals in the same channel for e.g.  set up or reconfigurationpurposes. Furthermore, the number of receivers in a node can be smallbut still all channels can be received. The number of transmitters in eacha node can also be small since every transmitter can reach every receiver.
Patent CA-2454596-C (CA)
Title: Flexible carrier
Inventor: WEAVER WILLIAM N
IPC: C08L23/04
Filed: 2003-12-31
Granted: 2009-10-27
Abstract: A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers, such as soft drink and other beverage containers, is formed from a polymer composition which provides the carrier with improved recovery, tensile strength and tear resistance. The polymer composition includes about 50-99% by weight of a low density ethylene polymer having a density of about 0.910-0.950 grams/cm3 and about 1-50% by weight of a single site catalyzed ethylene-alpha olefin copolymer plastomer having a density of about 0.850-0.905 grams/cm3.
Patent CA-2454731-C (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSEN DANA C
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 2002-08-26
Granted: 2010-11-02
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for expression and production of recombinant antibodies in a host cell system, such as prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems. Particularly contemplated are recombinant systems for temporally separated expression of light chain and heavy chain of antibodies. The antibody products including antibody fragments can be used in various aspects of biological research, diagnosis and medical treatment
Patent CA-2457189-C (CA)
Title: Medical devices comprising nanomaterials and therapeutic methods utilizing the same
Inventor: WEBER JAN
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2002-09-27
Granted: 2011-08-09
Abstract: The present invention provides medical devices comprising nanomaterials. By utilizing nanomaterials in the production thereof, the inventive medical devices can be provided with various advantageous properties and/or capabilities. Methods of producing the inventive medical devices are also provided. Inasmuch as the inventive devices are expected to provide certain advantages in their use, there is also provide a method of medical care, including methods of treatment or diagnosis, wherein the inventive devices are brought into therapeutic contact with a body to be treated or diagnosed thereby.
Patent CA-2458045-C (CA)
Inventor: GRAY J STEVEN
IPC: E05B63/08
Filed: 2004-02-19
Granted: 2009-11-17
Abstract: [0031] A latch is provided for a mortise lock of the type comprising a housing for accommodating the lock components. The latch comprises first and second portions movably mounted in the housing and a securing element for releasably connecting the first and second portions in either a first relative axial position or a second relative axial position where the first and second portions of the latch are rotatable relative to one another. In the first axially connected position of the latch, the first and second portions of the Latch are movable together relative to the housing so that the first portion at least partially non-rotatably projects outwardly from the opening in the housing in an extended position of the latch, and the first portion is inside the housing in a retracted position of the latch. In the second axially connected position of the latch, the first portion of the latch extends further outwardly from the opening in the housing so that the first portion is rotatable relative to the housing and the first portion may be rotated to a selected position and returned to the first axially connected position of the first and second portions of the latch.
Patent CA-2461196-C (CA)
Inventor: FERRARI ADAM J
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-08-09
Granted: 2013-01-08
Abstract: A data-driven, hierarchical information search and navigation system and method enable search and navigation of sets of documents or other materials by certain common attributes that characterize the materials. The search and navigation system of the present invention includes features of an navigation interface, a search interface, a knowledge base and a taxonomy definition process and a classification process for generating the knowledge base, a graph-based navigable data structure and method for generating the data structure. A data-driven, hierarchical information search and navigation system and method enable this navigation mode by cociating terms with the materials, defining a set of hierarchical relationships mong the terms, providing a guided navigation mechanism based on the relationship between the terms, and providing a guided navigation mechanism that can respond to free-text queries with single-term or multi-term interpretations.
Patent CA-2465909-C (CA)
Inventor: ROSE STEVEN W
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2002-11-27
Granted: 2009-09-15
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système (109) de serveur à large bande interactif comprenant de multiples processeurs (205), un commutateur central (203), de multiples dispositifs de stockage (207) et des processus (503) utilisateur multiples. Le commutateur central autorise une communication à grande vitesse entre les processeurs. Les dispositifs de stockage sont répartis entre les processeurs de façon à stocker des titres, chaque titre étant divisé en blocs de données (513), ces derniers étant divisés entre les dispositifs de stockage. Les processus utilisateur sont configurés en vue d'une exécution sur les processeurs de façon à interfacer de multiples localisations (105) d'abonnés. Chaque processus utilisateur est en état de fonctionnement de façon à localiser un titre demandé à partir d'au moins deux des processeurs via le commutateur central et de façon à assembler un titre demandé en vue d'une distribution à une localisation d'abonnée demandeuse. Les dispositifs de stockage peuvent être organisés en groupes RAID (401). Des lecteurs (219) de supports répartis et un système de stockage (201) de bibliothèque peuvent être prévus. De multiples titres isochrones peuvent ainsi être distribués simultanément à des abonnés en aval. On peut traiter préalablement des titres et les stocker dans un format prédéterminé de façon à réduire le chargement et les surcharges système de traitement.
Patent CA-2471705-C (CA)
Title: Chromatography apparatus and electrolytic method for purifying an aqueous stream containing a contaminant ion
Inventor: SRINIVASAN KANNAN
IPC: G01N30/34
Filed: 2003-01-08
Granted: 2011-04-19
Abstract: An electrolytic method and apparatus is provided for purifying an aqueous stream, including at least one contaminant ion. In one embodiment, the eluent stream flows through a purifying flow channel, including ion exchange bed, an electric field is applied through the flowing eluent stream in the purifying flow channel, and the contaminant ion is removed from the eluent stream. In another embodiment, no electric field is applied and the ion exchange bed is periodically regenerated. Two beds may be used with one bed on line while the other bed is regenerated followed by a reversal of flow.
Patent CA-2473346-C (CA)
Title: Lightweight structure particularly for aircraft
Inventor: SCHMIDT HANS-JUERGEN
IPC: B32B3/14
Filed: 2004-07-08
Granted: 2011-05-10
Abstract: An outer skin of an aircraft body is supported by a frame of longitudinal stringers and circumferential ribs or frame elements interconnecting the stringers. Additionally, the outer skin is strengthened by a reinforcing strip formation adhesively bonded to the inwardly facing surface of the outer skin between the ribs and stringers. The reinforcing strips are made of a material that is damage tolerant, for example high strength aluminum alloys and fiber composite materials are suitable for making the reinforcing strip formation. The reinforcing strips of the strip formation may extend in parallel to the stringers and/or the ribs and preferably form a lattice work. The reinforcing strips need not cross each other at right angles but should cross a crack propagation direction in the outer skin.
Patent CA-2474220-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for dynamically limiting information sent to a viewing device
Inventor: MOUSSEAU GARY
IPC: G06F3/0483
Filed: 2000-11-24
Granted: 2008-07-08
Abstract: A system and method for transporting user-restricted data from a gateway device to a handheld viewing device is provided. The gateway device includes an information translator, content filters, and storage. The information translator delivers content from an information database coupled to the gateway to the handheld viewing device. A viewing component of the. handheld device receives all possible data from the gateway device that the handheld device is capable of viewing. The user of the handheld device is then able to manually select certain portions of data through a user interface. Once the selection is complete, a series of comments are returned to the gateway device from the handheld device so that a subsequent viewing corresponds only to that information selected by the user.
Patent CA-2477430-C (CA)
Title: Rotary electric motor having concentric annular members
Inventor: MASLOV BORIS
IPC: H02K15/02
Filed: 2002-03-29
Granted: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A rotary electric motor in which rotor and stator members are each configure d as annular rings, concentric with respect to each other, about an axis of rotation. Either of the rotor or stator members is formed of groups of electromagnet poles, the groups substantially equidistantly distributed alon g the angular extent of the annular ring, each of the groups comprising magnet ic material magnetically isolated and separated from the other groups. The othe r member comprises a plurality of permanent magnet poles substantially equidistantly distributed with alternating magnetic polarity along the angul ar extent of the radial air gap formed between the members, the permanent magne t poles having a common magnetic return path.
Patent CA-2478284-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus for application of liquids or liquid-solid dispersions to soil, and a kit to adapt soil aeration or tillage devices to further supply liquids or liquid-solid dispersionsto soil
Inventor: MCLEOD ROBERT ARCHIE
IPC: A01C23/00
Filed: 2004-08-20
Granted: 2008-07-08
Abstract: An apparatus for application of a liquid or liquid-solid dispersion to soil, which is adapted when towed over soil to apply such liquid-solid dispersion to the soil. A supply conduit, having a distal end and a proximal end is provided. The distal end thereof is adapted to be releasibly coupled and in fluid communication with a source of liquid-solid solution, such as liquid manure. The supply conduit is pivotally coupled, via a pivot member, to the frame of the implement to permit the supply conduit to be pivoted in a substantially horizontal plane. The pivot member is coupled at one end thereof to the supply conduit at a location intermediate the distal end and the proximal end of such supply conduit, and is pivotally coupled at an opposite end to the frame of the apparatus. A manifold portion, having a plurality of manifolds thereon, is provided. A corresponding plurality of flexible tube members, in fluid communication with a respective manifold member, are further proided to permit delivery of the liquid-solid dispersion to various areas of the apparatus for subsequent delivery to the soil. A kit comprising the supply conduit and attached pivot member are also described, such kit adapted to permit conversion of an existing soil tillage or soil aeration apparatus to an apparatus that further provides for delivery of liquid-solid dispersions, such as liquid fertilizer, or liquid manure, to the soil.
Patent CA-2483425-C (CA)
Inventor: SCHLOSSER KRAIG
IPC: B60B35/08
Filed: 2003-04-29
Granted: 2008-11-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ensemble suspension-essieu comportant deux pièces estampées identiques qui forment chacune une partie de l'essieu et une partie d'un premier et d'un second bras de commande de suspension partant de l'essieu. Les deux pièces estampées sont reliées l'une à l'autre par soudure continue. L'ensemble rend superflu des points de raccordement entre l'essieu et les bras de commande. L'ensemble définit par ailleurs une paire de passages cylindriques dans lesquels peuvent se loger des ressorts à des hauteurs variables, ce qui permet de réduire la garde au sol du véhicule et d'alléger les charges imposées aux bras de commande, bagues et autres articulations.
Patent CA-2492201-C (CA)
Title: Manufacture of isoflavones
Inventor: BURDET BRUNO
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2003-07-14
Granted: 2011-05-17
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a hydroxylated isoflavone of the formula (I) given in the description comprises reacting an appropriately substituted 2-hydroxydeoxybenzoin of the formula (II), also given in the description, with a formic acid anhydride of the formula HCOOCOR3, wherein R3 signifies C2-20-alkyl or various other groups as given in the description, in the presence of a base or in a solvent which acts as a base, and if necessary promoting the ensuing hydrolysis of the so-produced acylated form of the hydroxylated isoflavone of the formula I by acidification. Of particular interest as products of this process are the 5,7~dihydroxyisoflavones, e.g. genistein (5,7,4'-trihydroxyisoflavone).Isoflavones display many useful biochemical effects.
Patent CA-2493612-C (CA)
Inventor: BARRY CHISTOPHER J
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2003-07-24
Granted: 2015-11-17
Abstract: Methods and systems that allow an Internet distribution partner of an advertisement listings provider to receive filtered and masked listings for display on the website of the Internet distribution partner. The Internet distribution partner defines filters to be applied to ranked advertising listings provided by an advertising listing provider. The advertisement listings provider system applies the filter to the listings in its database and identify matches and/or excludes matches depending on the characteristic specified. The advertisement listings provider may then send the Internet distribution partner advertisement listings based on the application of one or more filter selected by the distribution partner. Thus, the advertisement listings provider and the Internet distribution partner are able to generate additional revenue without risking the Internet distribution partner's valuable relationships with its exclusive advertisers and without jeopardizing the Internet advertising distribution partner's relationships with its end users.
Patent CA-2496374-C (CA)
Inventor: HOSOYA YOSUKE
IPC: H01M4/525
Filed: 2005-02-07
Granted: 2010-11-02
Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell is provided having superior high temperature-operation properties and excellent large current-discharge properties. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell has a positive electrode composed of a positive electrode collector and positive electrode active material layers formed thereon. A positive electrode active material contained in the above layer is formed of a first composite oxide and a second composite oxide mixed therewith. The first composite oxide is formed of grains of a first lithium transition metal composite oxide containing at least nickel as a transition metal and a cover layer formed on at least part of the surface of each of the grains for suppressing decomposition of an electrolyte caused by the first lithium transition metal composite oxide. The second composite oxide is composed of grains of a second lithium transition metal composite oxide.
Patent CA-2503904-C (CA)
Title: Dispositifs permettant de traiter des defauts dans le tissu d'un etre vivant
Inventor: EVANS DOUGLAS G
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2003-06-14
Granted: 2016-02-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un implant (14) destiné à être déployé dans des emplacements sélectionnés ou des tissus sélectionnés pour la régénération tissulaire. Cet implant comprend du collagène et/ou d'autres matériaux biorésorbables et peut également être utilisé pour l'administration d'un médicament. En outre, cet implant peut être <=adapté>= pour posséder des propriétés physiques et/ou chimiques similaires à celles du tissu hôte.
Patent CA-2506612-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for dewatering a paper web and recirculating exhaust air
Inventor: JEWITT DENNIS EDWARD
IPC: D21F5/20
Filed: 2003-11-14
Granted: 2009-04-14
Abstract: An apparatus for decreasing heat emission and enhancing a vacuum system in a papermaking machine is provided. Such an apparatus includes a drying device having an inlet for receiving heated air for removing moisture from a paper web and an outlet for exhausting the moisture-containing air from the drying device. A vacuum system is configured to produce a suction and receive the moisture-containing air. A w eb handling device is disposed upstream of the drying device and is configured to interact with the web before the web is directed to the drying device. The web handli ng device is further configured to receive a portion of the moisture-containing air fr om the drying device, wherein the portion of the moisture-containing air is directed throu gh the web by the web handling device to facilitate dewatering of the web before the moisture-containing air is received by the vacuum system. Associated apparatuses and methods are provided.
Patent CA-2508012-C (CA)
Title: Method of designing and producing a mold
Inventor: MCBAIN DOUGLAS
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2003-12-12
Granted: 2012-03-20
Abstract: A method of designing and producing a mold for manufacturing an article having at least one surface coated by a coating. The method including evaluating the article design to determine the probable flow characteristics of the mold, an optimal flow of the coating composition, and an optimal location for the coating composition injector. A mold is designed and produced based on the evaluation.
Patent CA-2512334-C (CA)
Title: Vehicle diagnostic device housing assembly and method positioned and retained in vehicle cup holder
Inventor: BANAR MICHAEL F
IPC: G01D9/00
Filed: 2005-07-15
Granted: 2011-08-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning a vehicle diagnostic recorder device within a vehicle cup holder in order to communicate with an onboard control computer of a vehicle is provided. The apparatus is designed to house internal components of the vehicle diagnostic recorder device which communicate with an onboard control computer of a vehicle comprising. The apparatus may include an access hole for receiving a communications cable from an interior of the apparatus into a recessed cable channel which leads to a recessed channel portion. The communications cable may be further wrapped along an outer periphery of the recessed channel portion and retained via a clamp mechanism along an exterior thereof.
Patent CA-2513979-C (CA)
Title: Cross-coupling reactions
Inventor: COGGAN JENNIFER A
IPC: B01J37/04
Filed: 2005-07-28
Granted: 2010-11-30
Abstract: A method for producing a copper/palladium colloid catalyst useful for Suzuki couplings.