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Patent CA-2472444-A1 (CA)
Title: Screen assembly and method for screening
Inventor: WALKER JEFFERY EARL
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A method for screening with a screen assembly (10), the screen assembly comprising screening material having non-flat areas of screening material therein, the non-flat areas of screening material between lines of glue (13) gluing together a plurality of layers (11, 12) of screening material, the plurality of glued-together layers of screening material secured to a frame, the method comprising the steps of mounting the screen assembly (10) on a vibratory separator, the vibratory separator located in an environment at an ambient temperature, vibrating the screen assembly with the vibratory separator for a period of time, feeding material to be treated onto the screen assembly, the material to be treated at a material temperature above the ambient temperature, the period of time of such a temporal length and the material temperature of such a temperature to effect flattening of the non-flat areas of screening material.
Patent CA-2473919-A1 (CA)
Title: Patient transfer and transport device
Inventor: JOHNSON DANIEL T
IPC: A61G7/08
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: The present invention is a transfer and transport device and method for moving a patient from a bed to another location within a medical facility. The transport device includes an integral transfer mechanism for transferring a patient from a hospital bed to the device and back.
Patent CA-2475040-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de fixation d'un accessoire sur un support
Inventor: SEYS JEAN-MARC
IPC: B60R9/04
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif de fixation comportant des moyens de liaison traversant un corps de montage (1) destiné à être positionné sur un support, déplaçables par translation, selon une direction sensiblement orthogonale au support, un organe de serrage (15) associé au corps de montage (1) et agissant sur les moyens de liaison par l'intermédiai re de moyens d'actionnement, de manière à déplacer lesdits moyens de liaison selon la direction sensiblement orthogonale. Ce dispositif comporte des moyens d'actionnement complémentaires pour pivoter les moyens de liaison et obtenir un rapprochement ou un écartement latéral, correspondant respectivement à un serrage ou un desserrage, et ce simultanément au déplacement par translation desdits moyens de liaison
Patent CA-2475262-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical suspension system
Inventor: HLEBOVY JAMES C
IPC: F16M11/04
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A suspension system (10) is disclosed for suspending lightheads (26), monitors (28, 30), cameras, or other medical apparatus from an overhead structure (12) at a selectable height. A drop tube (20) has a selected portion thereof surroundingly encompassed by a receiving element (42) that has a variable inside diameter substantially conforming to a frustum of a cone. A mounting plate (14) rigidly connects with the overhead structure (12) and with the receiving element (42). The mounting plate (14) has an opening through which an end of the drop tube (20) passes. A wedge-shaped element (48) has a variable outer diameter substantially conforming to a frustum of a cone. The wedge-shaped element (48) compressively inserts into the receiving element (42) and surroundingly encompasses the selected portion of the drop tube (20) to effectuate a compressive clamping of the selected portion of the drop tube (20) inside the receiving element (42).
Patent CA-2476532-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for obtaining high quality formation fluid samples
Inventor: MOODY MICHAEL J
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A well fluid sampling tool is provided. The sampling tool includes at least one insulated sample chamber mounted in a tool collar. The tool collar may be coupled with a drill string such that, when the tool collar is deployed in a well bore, selected sample chambers may receive a fluid sample from outside the drill string without removing the drill string from the well bore (e.g., during measurement while drilling or logging while drilling operations). A heating module in thermal communication with at least one of the sample chambers is disposed to selectively heat the sample chambers in thermal communication therewith. The sampling tool may be particularly useful for acquiring and preserving substantially pristine formation fluid samples.
Patent CA-2482484-A1 (CA)
Title: Durable hair treatment composition
Inventor: GLENN ROBERT WAYNE
IPC: A61Q5/12
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: Topical compositions for treating hair are presented. The compositions comprise functionalized silicones having defined physicochemical properties that exhibit superior conditioning durability on hair than previously known silicone based conditioners, especially where the hair has been previously damaged through chemical treatments, such as occurs during permanent dyeing, bleaching and permanent waving.
Patent CA-2483718-A1 (CA)
Title: Hybrid imaging method to monitor medical device delivery and patient support for use in the method
Inventor: PLEWES DONALD B
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: This invention discloses a method and apparatus to deliver medical devices to targeted locations within human tissues using imaging data. The method enables the target location to be obtained from one imaging system, followed by the use of a second imaging system to verify the final position of the device. In particular, the invention discloses a method based on the initial identification of tissue targets using MR imaging, followed by the use of ultrasound imaging to verify and monitor accurate needle positioning. The invention can be used for acquiring biopsy samples to determine the grade and stage of cancer in various tissues including the brain, breast, abdomen, spine, liver, and kidney. The method is also useful for delivery of markers to a specific site to facilitate surgical removal of diseased tissue, or for the targeted delivery of applicators that destroy diseased tissues in-situ.
Patent CA-2486172-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAIR JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F02K1/70
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne une buse d'éjection (1A) de réacteur à double flux, qui comprend une tuyère (2) présentant une paire de coquilles (3) d'inverseur de poussée disposées sur les côtés opposés de ladite tuyère. Chaque coquille (3) présente un bras d'articulation (4) raccordé à un bras mobile (20) qui, à son tour, est raccordé à ladite tuyère. Chaque coquille (3) présente également une pince de verrouillage (12) située au niveau d'une extrémité avant, et un maillon d'attache (35) de déploiement situé entre la pince et le bras d'articulation. Un actionneur commun (8) est relié aux deux coquilles par des liaisons (9) correspondantes raccordées aux maillons (35) en vue d'entraîner lesdites liaisons (9) vers l'arrière afin de faire pivoter vers l'arrière les coquilles et les bras mobiles (20). Un premier verrou (10A) verrouille sélectivement ladite pince de verrouillage (12), et un deuxième verrou (10B) verrouille sélectivement les bras mobiles (20) en coordination avec le premier verrou pour permettre un mouvement axial à surface variable des coquilles, le déploiement de celles-ci et leur retour en position repliée.
Patent CA-2488285-A1 (CA)
Title: Telecommunications radio system for mobile communication services
Inventor: KLOMP MARTIN WILLEM
IPC: H01Q25/00
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a telecommunications radio system for mobile communication services. More specifically, the invention relates to covering large sectorized areas for mobile communication services.
Patent CA-2490622-A1 (CA)
Title: Milk protein isolate and method for preparing same
Inventor: SOUPPE JEROEME
IPC: A23L1/305
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for isolating milk proteins from milk or from whey comprising steps which consist in passing the milk or whey over a cation-exchanging resin, eluting the fraction retained by an aqueous salted solution and desalting and sterilizing the eluate. The invention also concerns a milk protein fraction obtained by said method and its use for preparing pharmaceutical and food compositions.
Patent CA-2494018-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HASHIMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: C04B28/36
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: An acid-resistant sulfur material which comprises a modified sulfur prepared by polymerizing sulfur with a sulfur modifying agent and an aggregate, where in the aggregate comprises Si, and with respect to the weights of Ca, Si and Al contained in the aggregate, the value of CaO/(SiO2+Al2O3) is 0.2 or less; an d a method for applying the sulfur material. The acid-resistant sulfur materia l has an excellent strength and can exhibit excellent performance capabilities with respect to the resistance to corrosion and the retention of appearance, even in a strong acid atmosphere, a high concentration hydrogen sulfide atmosphere or a high concentration sulfur oxidizing bacteria atmosphere.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2494709-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FEI LIN
IPC: A61K8/04
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à des produits de soins personnels comprenant un produit à élastomère silicone quaternaire à fonction amine.
Patent CA-2495129-A1 (CA)
Title: Natural deodorant composition
Inventor: WORKMAN TANYA
IPC: A61K8/9789
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a natural deodorant system and a natural system for topical and systemic delivery of active ingredients, both systems being primarily free of, preferably substantially free of, more preferably essentially free of, and most preferably completely free of ethoxylates or other petrochemical derivatives, and comprising: (a) at least one of (1) glycerine (preferably of plant origin), (2) a polyol selected from the group consisting of galactitol, erythritol, inositol, ribitol, dithioerythritol, dithiothreitol, (3) a sugar alcohol, selected from the group consisting of mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol and maltitol, (4) a hydrogenated starch hydrosylates of at least one of berries, apples or plums, and (5) mixtures thereof; (b) water or a lower monohydric alcohol, selected from the group of methanol, ethanol, propanol and isoproponal, or mixtures thereof, present at a combined concentration of at least 20%; (c) one or more carrageenans (preferably of plant origin) or alginates, or mixtures thereof, present in combined concentrations of less than about 2%; and (d) optionally, one or more thickeners or gums selected from the group consisting of tara, guar, xanthan, Arabic, tragacanth, agar, locust bean gum, ghatti and microcrystalline celluloses.
Patent CA-2495731-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARGE CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN
IPC: B65G47/84
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for forming groups of battery plates. The apparatus has dual plate supplies 11, 11' and 13, 13' arranged to feed, respectively, main conveyors 15, 15' and envelopers 12, 12' so that each main conveyor 15, 15' only needs to travel at a speed which will deliver up to about 150 plates per minute whereby the apparatus can supply up to around 300 plates per minute to the cast on strap feed 19.
Patent CA-2498658-A1 (CA)
Title: Dibenzoxazepine
Inventor: HIRTH-DIETRICH CLAUDIA
IPC: C07D267/20
Filed: 2003-08-30
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, a method for the production thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and to the utilization thereof in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases in human beings or animals, especially cardiovascular diseases, for example, arteriosclerosis.
Patent CA-2500063-A1 (CA)
Title: Conveyor chain guide system
Inventor: LEDINGHAM STUART J
IPC: B65G21/22
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: Chain guide assemblies (100, 120) for conveyor systems including matched chain guide strips (102, 104) and preassembled straps (106) that interconnect and locate the chain guide strips (102, 104) in constant perpendicular spacing. In certain aspects, the matched chain guide strips (102, 104) are preassembled with the straps (106) to form preassembled chain guide assemblies (100, 120) .  The chain guide assemblies (100, 120) can describe straight segments as well as curved segments. The chain guide assemblies (100, 120) present a relatively open configuration to facilitate cleaning and servicing the chain guide assemblies (100, 120) and attached conveyor chains.
Patent CA-2501315-A1 (CA)
Title: Procedes et dispositif pour raccordement sous-marin
Inventor: HEADWORTH COLIN S
IPC: E21B43/017
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de gestion d'écoulement comprenant un conduit intérieur (70) disposé dans un conduit extérieur (50) et assurant un écoulement à travers le conduit extérieur (50). Pendant une installation et un mouvement axial relatif par rapport au conduit extérieur (50), le conduit intérieur (70) présente une flottabilité neutre partielle ou totale dans les fluides du conduit extérieur (50) et peut se prolonger partiellement ou complètement à travers ledit conduit extérieur (50). Le conduit intérieur (70) peut être ancré au niveau d'une extrémité à l'intérieur du conduit extérieur (50). Ce conduit intérieur (70) est de préférence un tube spiralé composite installé au moyen d'un système de propulsion. Le système peut permettre aux fluides de s'écouler à travers le conduit intérieur (70) et de se mélanger avec les fluides dans le conduit extérieur (50), ou peut assurer l'écoulement des fluides à travers le conduit intérieur (70) jusqu'à l'extérieur du conduit extérieur (50). Des fluides chauds peuvent traverser le conduit intérieur (70) de manière à maintenir la température des fluides s'écoulant à travers le conduit extérieur (50) à un niveau stable, des substances chimiques pouvant s'écouler à travers le conduit intérieur (70) de sorte à conditionner les fluides dans le conduit extérieur (50). Des outils peuvent être fixés à l'extrémité du conduit intérieur (70) en vue de la réalisation d'opérations de gestion d'écoulement à l'intérieur du conduit extérieur (50).
Patent CA-2503841-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic compositions
Inventor: GIROUX KAREN
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: The present invention provides new formulations of injectable particles (e.g.  microspheres) useful for intra-articular (i.a.) injection. The formulations are made of biocompatible polymers that biodegrade to generate NSAIDs, ad are useful for treating inflamed joints, thus providing safe, long-lasting relief of joint pain and swelling. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an injectable particle, comprising a biodegradable polymer comprising an agent selected from the group consisting of an NSAID, a COX-2 inhibitor, an anesthetic and a narcotic analgesic.
Patent CA-2504587-A1 (CA)
Title: Bearing assembly
Inventor: COATES GEORGE J
IPC: F16C19/54
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A bearing assembly with housing (12) with fixed first end (20) and removably securable second end (24).
Patent CA-2507081-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUSSELL RONALD JAMES
IPC: F21V29/70
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an LED light fixture. The LED light fixture comprises an interface for connecting the fixture to a source of electrical power, a power control section for supplying and controlling power to an LED array producing a light of a suitable intensity and color for the task for what the fixture is to be used and a light diffuser for diffusing the light from the LED array. The present invention is also directed to a novel power control for supplying and controlling power to an LED array comprising a non-switching linear design based on a monolithic approach of power control whereby the load (the LED array) becomes part of the power control system.
Patent CA-2508726-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
IPC: G16B25/20
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of: identifying pathogens in biological samples from humans and animals, resolving a plurality of etiologic agents present in samples obtained from humans and animals, determining detailed genetic information about such pathogens or etiologic agents, and rapid detection and identification of bioagents from environmental, clinical or other samples.
Patent CA-2509956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIURA KIYOTOSHI
IPC: G01R31/26
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: A probe comprises a first and a second arm portions extending in the rightward and leftward direction at a vertical interval, a first and a second connecting portions connecting the first and second arm portions respectively at their front end portion and base end portion, and a needle point portion following one side in the upward and downward direction of the first connecting portion. At least one of the first and second arm portions has at least one of the whole arm portion, an edge portion on one side in the upward and downward direction of the arm portion, and an edge portion on the other side in the upward and downward direction of the arm portion made arcuate.
Patent CA-2510038-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the chemical stabilization of a solubilized retinoid in a solvent using a base
Inventor: FREDON LAURENT
IPC: A61K31/192
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the chemical stabilization of a solubilized retinoid within a pharmaceutical composition, and to an aqueous composition obtained by this process. The invention further relates to the u se of the aqueous composition in cosmetics and dermatology.
Patent CA-2514159-A1 (CA)
Title: A fuel composition for rectifying fuel gauge sending unit problems
Inventor: MOORE STEPHEN M
IPC: C10L1/22
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A unique combination of a certain poly(oxyalkylene) amine and a thiadiazole compound when employed as a fuel additive in a hydrocarbon fuel such as gasoline or diesel fuel will preclude fuel gauge sending units from sustaining sulfur-related corrosion damage or restore fuel gauge sending units, particularly silver-based fuel gauge sending units, in vehicle fuel storage tanks to like-new operational condition. Moreover, a method suitable for use in precluding fuel gauge sending units from sustaining sulfur-related corrosion damage or restoring silver-based fuel gauge sending units in gasoline or diesel vehicle fuel storage tanks to like-new operational condition using the combination of a certain poly(oxyalkylene) amine and a thiadiazole compound as a fuel additive is also described.
Patent CA-2518249-A1 (CA)
Title: Unite d'extension de ligne ethernet a deux acces
Inventor: BUTLER KENT A
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil (10) destiné à être utilisé dans un environnement extérieur pour augmenter la distance de communication électrique de signaux de données numériques. Ledit appareil est équipé de moyens isolants (28, 30) permettant d'obtenir divers effets électromagnétiques, ainsi que d'un dispositif de remise en forme d'impulsions haute vitesse et d'un répéteur (12). Les moyens isolants (28, 30) comprennent des moyens de suppression d'impulsions électriques à faible capacité, permettant d'atteindre une distance de signal maximum sans perte de formes d'impulsion utilisables, ainsi que des transformateurs (28, 30) d'isolation sur différentes paires de signaux retenant la magnétisation à des températures élevées de façon à ne pas bloquer les signaux. Ledit appareil comprend également une logique (10) étendue grâce à laquelle le type de signaux peut être distingué, permettant ainsi à l'appareil d'être connecté en série avec d'autres appareils semblables, ou d'être utilisé entre une terminaison et une ligne.
Patent CA-2519093-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing pipe, wall thickness variation-obtaining device, and computer program
Inventor: YAMANE AKIHITO
IPC: B21B17/14
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: A complex Fourier transform is performed on measured values of wall thickness at a plurality of points in a cross section of a pipe in an axial direction, the types of thickness deviation is classified, a thickness deviation amount is calculated from the absolute value of the complex Fourier component, the position of a thick portion or thin portion of thickness deviation is calculated from the phase of the complex Fourier component, and manufacturing conditions of the pipe are adjusted based on the type of thickness deviation, the thickness deviation amount, and the position of the thick portion or thin portion. The relationship r.cndot. exp(j.theta.) between the thickness deviation amount r and phase .theta. of a first-order thickness deviation obtained for a plurality of cross sections in the axial direction is subjected to a complex Fourier transform as a function of a longitudinal direction of the pipe, the thickness deviation is further classified by the frequency of twist of the thickness deviation, and an appropriate action is taken to prevent the thickness deviation according to the classified thickness deviation.
Patent CA-2521812-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIVINGSTON PHILIP O
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2004-04-09
Abstract: This invention also provides a method for identification of the optimal combination of a polyvalent vaccine against a cancer comprising steps of: a) selection of an appropriate cancer cell line; and b) detection of the expression of antigens on the surface of said cell line of the cancer, wherein the antigens expressed will be used in the polyvalent vaccine. This invention also provides a method for identification of the optimal combination of a polyvalent vaccine against a cancer comprising steps of: a) selection of an appropriate cancer cell line and b) detection of the immunogenicity will be used in the polyvalent vaccine. This invention provides various uses of the identified polyvalent vaccine.
Patent CA-2522081-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAWAOKA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: C07K14/11
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A method to prepare viruses with a mutant membrane protein gene, and viruses obtained by the method, are provided.
Patent CA-2524267-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIGSBY ROBERT ALLISON JR
IPC: C08K5/34
Filed: 2004-05-03
Abstract: This invention concerns a compound formed from a tertiary amine-carboxylic acid salt, where the carboxylic acid and tertiary amine are selected such that the catalyst salt is blocked at room temperature and becomes unblocked at an elevated temperature. The compound is useful as a heat activated urethane catalyst.
Patent CA-2524734-A1 (CA)
Title: Cage nut assembly having stand-offs
Inventor: PURDY PAUL DOUGLAS
IPC: F16B39/28
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A cage nut assembly includes a nut and a cage wrapped therearound. The nut and/or the cage are provided with a number of stand-offs. The stand-offs reduce the amount of bearing surface interface between the cage and the nut thus reducing the possibility that the two parts will stick to each other after a bath is applied to the mating surface, and thus to the cage nut assembly, as the cage is welded to the mating surface. The stand-offs can be configured such that the cage nut assembly can move through the bath in a horizontal position, an upside down position, or a sideways positions, substantially without the cage and nut sticking to one another.
Patent CA-2525176-A1 (CA)
Title: Muted tidal regulator
Inventor: KUNTZ LEO
IPC: E02B7/20
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A muted tidal regulator adapted to be interposed between a tidal body of water and an inland area at least partially isolated from the tidal body of water by a physical barrier. The assembly includes a tide gate that is made up of a conduit connecting said tidal body of water to said inland area and a closure operable to selectively prevent water flow through the conduit. The assembly also includes an inland water level sensing device and a closure control assembly responsive to the sensing device and adapted to affirmatively permit water flow through the conduit when the sensing device senses an inland water level below a threshold.