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Patent CA-2529352-A1 (CA)
Title: Flushing device for a channel, especially a surge flushing device for a waste water channel
Inventor: STEINHARDT JORG MICHAEL
IPC: E03F9/00
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a flushing device for a channel (12), especially surge flushing for a waste water channel with a flushing blade (3) that can be moved essentially perpendicular to the flow direction (20) of the liquid in the charnel. The movement occurs between a lowered position in which the flushing blade contacts an arc-shaped wall area of the channel wall (4), related to the channel cross section and a raised position, in which the flushing blade releases at least one part of the channel cross section. According to the invention, it is provided that the flushing blade has an elastic gasket (11) in its area that comes in contact with the channel wall, whereby the gasket has a base section (14) held in the flushing blade element (13) of the flushing blade and a lip section (15) located outside the flushing blade element for contact on the channel wall (4), whereby the lip cross section is pointed opposite to the flow direction of the liquid, starting from the base section.
Patent CA-2530341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAUL DAVID CHANDLER
IPC: B27B27/04
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: This invention relates generally to power tools, and more particularly to a portable, multifunction saw and uses thereof (e.g., for household, commercial (e.g., for use in window removal and replacement) and medical (e.g. for bone cutting) applications).
Patent CA-2530555-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABE SHINJI
IPC: G06F1/24
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: There is disclosed a method capable of resetting a fault tolerant computer in complete synchronization among modules. The method includes a step of generating a reset requesting signal by one of the modules, a step of dividing the reset requesting signal to first and second reset requesting signals, a step of transmitting the second reset requesting signal to the other module, a step of delaying the first reset requesting signal in the one module by a time required for transmitting the second reset requesting signal to the other module, a step of resetting at least one CPU included in the one module by a first CPU reset signal generated based on the first reset requesting signal delayed in the one module, and a step of resetting at least one CPU included in the other module by a second CPU reset signal generated based on the second reset requesting signal transmitted to the other module.
Patent CA-2532819-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YU JINSONG
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A sensor for detecting hydrogen peroxide, comprising an element exhibiting piezoelectric properties having a metal-oxide-containing coating, the metal-oxide having a divalent or tetravalent state.
Patent CA-2535525-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and process for making a corrugation-free foam
Inventor: MYER WAYNE J
IPC: B29C48/92
Filed: 1999-10-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for extruding a corrugation-free polystyrene foam wi th 100% carbon dioxide as the blowing agent by extruding the extrudate through an annular die opening so that it contacts a choke ring inner surface. A foam made with the apparatus according to the invention will have no visible corrugations and a n average cell size of less than 0.35 mm.
Patent CA-2535860-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for detecting transient protein interactions and drug discovery
Inventor: GREENBLATT JACK FRED
IPC: C12P21/00
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: The invention relates to methods and kits for separating, and optionally analyzing, substoichiometrically interacting ligands from a high abundance ligand of interest in an affinity matrix system. The methods comprising immobilizing a complex of a first and second ligand to an affinity matrix, wherein the second ligand is bound to the matrix, and subsequently eluting the first ligand from the matrix. In addition, the methods and kits can be used for drug discovery.
Patent CA-2538237-A1 (CA)
Title: Aerosol formulations for delivery of dihydroergotamine to the systemic circulation via pulmonary inhalation
Inventor: PAVKOV RICHARD M
IPC: A61K9/12
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: Pharmaceutical aerosol formulations of dihydroergotamine, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to administer dry powders and propellant suspensions via pulmonary aerosol or nasal spray inhalation. Such formulations may be used for the treatment of various disease states and conditions, including, but not limited to, migraine headaches. The dihydroergotamine particles are produced using a supercritical fluid process. The aerosol formulations disclosed have superior stability, purity and comprise particle of respirable size particularly suitable for pulmonary delivery.
Patent CA-2539079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSENFLANZ ANATOLY Z
IPC: B24D18/00
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: Methods for making glass-ceramics comprising Al2O3, REO, at least one of ZrO2 or HfO2 and at least one of Nb2O5 or Ta2O5. Glass-ceramics according to the present invention can be made, formed as, or converted into glass beads, articles (e.g., plates), fibers, particles, and thin coatings. Some embodiments of glass-ceramic particles according to the present invention can be are particularly useful as abrasive particles.
Patent CA-2539416-A1 (CA)
Title: Stain-proofing agent and building board
Inventor: KONDO MICHIO
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: Provided is a stain-proofing agent which forms a super hydrophilic stain-proofing film upon application to a surface of a substrate, which comprises using fumed silica dispersed in an aqueous solvent.   Lasting stain-proofing property is imparted to the surface of a building material by the stain-proofing agent according to the invention.   There are many single silanol groups which participate in hydrophilicity on the surface of fumed silica. The fumed silica has a high fixing property to the surface of a substrate and thus imparts lasting stain-proofing property to the surface of the substrate.
Patent CA-2541153-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MODLA JOHN C
IPC: G01N21/55
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the effect-particle orientation in a film or coating are disclosed. The method comprises using opposing directional reflectance measurements, preferably in continuous processes and allows for an on-line evaluation system to provide more specific control over particle orientation, thereby allowing for better color matching between and among various panels or articles. The apparatus comprises a reflectance head (1) having a body (6) defining a reflectance zone (5), at least a first and a second light source (3) for emitting illumination light in opposing directions to substantially the same area of the film or coating, and at least a first and a second detector (4) associated with said first and second light source, respectively, for receiving reflected illumination light. Furthermore, means for determining a difference of the received reflected illumination light values and for comparing said difference to a standard value may be provided.
Patent CA-2541760-A1 (CA)
Title: Nitrogen removal from olefinic naphtha feedstreams to improve hydrodesulfurization versus olefin saturation selectivity
Inventor: HALBERT THOMAS R
IPC: C10G65/02
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: The instant invention relates to a two step process for producing low sulfur olefinic naphtha boiling range product streams through nitrogen removal and selective hydrotreating.
Patent CA-2544423-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KERRY JACKSON
IPC: E06B1/16
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A security door frame for recreational vehicles including a hollow main frame portion comprising a main wall surrounding an internal bore, the main wall including a latch assembly mounting face for mounting a latch assembly thereto such that at least part of the latch assembly can extend into the internal bore; an architrave lapping portion attached to and extending from the main wall of the main frame portion adjacent the latch assembly mounting face and having an architrave lapping face for lapping an architrave and a hinge mounting face substantially parallel to the architrave lapping face; and a screen mounting portion attached to and extending from the main wall of the main frame portion remote from the architrave lapping portion, the screen mounting portion having a screen spline channel adapted for receiving a screen mounting spline; the parts being so formed and arranged that a screen panel when mounted to the screen mounting portion is spaced from the hinge mounting face a distance sufficient to receive door furniture of a door when closed against the hinge mounting face of the architrave lapping portion.
Patent CA-2545575-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOULA OLIVIER
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A liquid pharmaceutical formulation (I) for prolonged release of interleukin(s) (IL) comprises a low viscosity aqueous colloidal suspension of submicron particles of water-soluble, biodegradable polymers (II) carrying hydrophobic groups, non-covalently associated with IL(s) and optionally other active agent(s), where on parenteral injection (I) forms a gelled depot for prolonging the duration of active agent release to more than 24 hours. A liquid pharmaceutical formulation (I) for prolonged release of interleukin(s) (IL) comprises a low viscosity aqueous colloidal suspension (with water as dispersion medium) based on submicron particles (SMP's) of water-soluble, biodegradable polymers (II) carrying hydrophobic groups (HG's), non-covalently associated with IL(s) and optionally other active agent(s). On parenteral injection, (I) forms a gelled depot in vivo (at least partially due to physiological proteins), controlling and prolonging the duration of active agent release to more than 24 hours. (I) is liquid under the injection conditions; at physiological temperature and/or pH; and/or in presence of physiological electrolytes at physiological concentrations and/or surfactant(s). Independent claims are included for: (1) a variant of (I) as described above, where the duration of release of active agents is not restricted but the concentration of (II) is sufficiently high to form a gelled depot in vivo in presence of protein(s) after parenteral injection; (2) novel derived products (preferably in powder or gel form), consisting of SMP's formed by non-covalent association of (II) and active agents as above and obtained from (I); and (3) methods of preparation of (I). ACTIVITY : Antiinflammatory; immunomodulator. MECHANISM OF ACTION : T-Lymphocyte activator; T-lymphocyte proliferation profieration inducer.
Patent CA-2545662-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRETTY JOAN
IPC: B68B1/02
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: A safety halter includes a nose band which is formed of an upper nose band connected to a lower nose band by connecting rings. A crown piece is connected to a throat latch by connecting rings. The crown piece and throat latch are joined to the nose band by cheek pieces. A connecting piece extends between the lower nose band and the throat latch. The crown piece, throat latch and lower nose band are provided with safety release mechanisms which will separate when subjected to a tension exceeding a predetermined threshold. The strategic location of the safety release mechanisms ensures that the safety halter will release regardless of which part of the safety halter becomes ensnared providing greater safety than conventional halters and conventional safety halters.
Patent CA-2548651-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOCQ ROBERT GHISLAIN
IPC: B29C59/04
Filed: 2005-01-03
Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional microstructure on a flat surface of a support, comprising the application of a first flat and uniform layer (2) of silicone on said surface of support (1) and the application on the first layer of silicone of a second three dimensionally microstructured layer (3) of silicone, said first layer and second layer of silicone become integrally connected to thus form a common three-dimensional microstructure ensuring anti-adhesive properties distributed regularly on the surface of the support, so that any flexible surface of substrate, in particular a surface of adhesive deposited on said layers of silicone will be microstructured by inverse replication of the three-dimensional microstructure formed by the two layers of silicone, where said layers of silicone are fixed by hardening by heating or by exposure to an ultraviolet or electronic radiation, or a combination thereof, applications thereof and films, notably self-adhesive films, such as those microstructured by said method.
Patent CA-2551364-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EATWELL WILLIAM D
IPC: E21B19/22
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A connection between coiled tubing and a connector includes a plurality of dimples formed by a tubing, each dimple is disposed within a respective pocket formed in a connector to form at least two rows of dimple-pocket connections, wherein the fit of the dimples within the pockets of the rows graduates from tighter to looser along the length of the connection. The connection may further include a seal member positioned between the tubing and the connector positioned between at least two of the rows of dimple-pocket connections formed. A method of connecting coiled tubing to a connector includes the steps of graduating the dimple-pocket connections from tighter to looser along the length of the connection.
Patent CA-2553062-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas-less process and system for girth welding in high strength applications
Inventor: STEWART ERIC
IPC: B23K9/09
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: A welding system and method is disclosed for girth welding high strength materials using a short arc welding process and a self-shielding electrode.  The welding system contains a welding apparatus which advances the self-shielding electrode towards a workpiece to be welded and controls the arc length and the operation of the apparatus so that the weld satisfies the requirements for welding at least American Petroleum Institute Grade X-80 line pipe. The system additionally contains a power source with a controller for creating a current pulse introducing energy into the electrode to melt the end of the self-shielding electrode and a low current quiescent metal transfer section following the end of the melting pulse during which the melted electrode short circuits against the workpiece.
Patent CA-2553373-A1 (CA)
Title: Temperature control device
Inventor: MIYAHARA SEIICHIRO
IPC: B01L7/00
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A temperature control device capable of accurately controlling the temperature of microorganisms or cells when the device is used, for example, for the culture of the microorganisms or cells, comprising a plurality of cells (2) storing the microorganisms or cells, a heater (1), and a cooling part (7). The heater (1) is installed around the cell (2) to heat the cells (2). The cooling part (7) further comprises a cooling fan (71) and a cooling fin (72), an aluminum conductive block (73), a Peltier element (74), radiating fins (75), and a radiating fan (76). Air (701) is provided to the cooling fin (72) through the cooling fan (71). At the cooling fin (72), since heat is moved from the air (701) to the cooling fin (72), the air (701) is cooled. The cooled air (702) is fed to the cells (2) to cool the cells (2). Temperatures in the cells are controlled by controlling the operations of the heater (1) and the cooling part (7).
Patent CA-2559516-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection of diamonds
Inventor: CONNELL SIMON HENRY
IPC: G01N23/221
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and apparatus for detecting the presence of diamond in a particle and for sorting particles according to whether or not they include diamonds. In the method, the particle is irradiated (36) with photons of selected energy at which the GDR (giant dipole resonance) is excited for the nuclear reaction of the photons with carbon, and the particle is identified as potentially a diamond or diamond-containing particle according to its interaction within the incident photons. In the preferred embodiments, the particle is identified (42) as potentially a diamond or diamond-containing particle according to whether the isotope 11C, with a characteristic half-life of approximately twenty minutes, is produced by the photon/carbon nuclear reaction, and according to whether detectable coincident and collinear gamma ray photons at a distinctive energy level are emitted by the particle.
Patent CA-2560469-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNOWLES SIMON
IPC: G06F9/318
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, there is disclosed a computer processor architecture; and in particular a computer processor, a method of operating the same, and a computer program product that makes use of an instruction set for the computer. In one embodiment according to the invention, there is provided a computer processor, the processor comprising: a decode unit for decoding instruction packets fetched from a memory holding a sequence of instruction packets; and first and second processing channels, each channel comprising a plurality of functional units, wherein the first processing channel is capable of performing control operations and comprises a control register file having a relatively narrower bit width, and the second processing channel is capable of performing data processing operations at least one input of which is a vector and comprises a data register file having a relatively wider bit width. The decode unit is operate e to detect for each instruction packet whether the instruction packet defines (i) a plurality of control instructions to be executed sequentially on the first processing channel or (ii) a plurality of instructions comprising at least one data processing instruction to be executed simultaneously on the second execution channel, and to control the first and second channels in dependence on said detection.
Patent CA-2561807-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUTRA RENATO
IPC: A01J5/013
Filed: 2006-10-02
Abstract: An apparatus and related methods using photographic imaging and the interactions between light beams and dairy milk to provide in-line monitoring, analysis, and display of the quality of milk collected from dairy animals. The apparatus is robust in that it is reliable, simple to install, relatively small in size, cost effective, easily cleaned, and low maintenance.  The apparatus can be installed directly in-line with the milk collection apparatus for each animal so as to measure the entire milk yield produced by that animal at flow rates typically used in milking parlours without requiring any unusual tube fittings or non-standard equipment. The apparatus is capable of handling analysis of a flow having mixed densities, air/liquid ratios, temperature variations, or any other similar variation of physical characteristics.
Patent CA-2562780-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleic acid melting analysis with saturation dyes
Inventor: DUJOLS VIRGINIE E
IPC: C07D403/04
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye to form a mixture. Optionally, an unlabeled probe is included in the mixture. A melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided.</SDO AB>
Patent CA-2565275-A1 (CA)
Title: New catalyst formulations for the thermo-catalytic cracking of naphthas and gas oils
Inventor: LE VAN MAO RAYMOND
IPC: B01J27/14
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: Disclosed herein are cracking catalysts useful in the thermo-catalytic cracking (TCC) - formerly called selective deep catalytic cracking (SDCC) - of petroleum naphthas, gas oils and other heavy hydrocarbon distillates to selectively produce light olefins, said catalyst comprising mesoporous mixed oxides modified by the presence of inorganic compounds containing chemical elements selected from phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine and mixtures thereof, said catalyst being supported on yttria stabilized zirconium oxide and/or aluminum oxide. Preferably, the catalyst will have the the following formula: (a) MoO3 and/or WO3; (b) La203; (c) Ce02; (d) P, S or CI; (e) Zr02; (f) Y203. Also preferably, the catalyst will be combined with a material selected from an acidic crystalline (modified or not) zeolite, an acidic silica molecular sieve and an acidic alumina. Also disclosed are methods of making said cracking catalysts. The cracking catalysts can be used in both mono- and dual reactor configurations. Furthermore, the catalysts of the present invention have a sufficiently high thermal (and steam atmosphere) resistance, enabling them to be used at significantly higher temperatures.
Patent CA-2566261-A1 (CA)
Title: Email message creation
Inventor: HARDY MICHAEL
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: In a method of operating a wireless handheld device, upon receipt of a user request to compose an email, an email composition screen is displayed with a field indicating an email service to be used. Then, upon a user request launched from this email composition screen, a list of all available email services is displayed.
Patent CA-2568010-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOOD WILLARD E
IPC: D04H3/16
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions, des films, des récipients, des stratifiés et des fibres polymères thermoplastiques pouvant contenir un polymère modifié. Ce polymère modifié comprend un groupe caractéristique contenant un produit de réaction semi-ester de cyclodextrine et d'un groupe métallique et/ou organique lié covalent à une partie des groupes caractéristiques semi-acides. Le composé cyclodextrine, greffé sur la structure polymère, peut récupérer les impuretés, les perméants ou autres contaminants volatils indésirables. La coopération entre les groupes acide carboxylique, les groupes basiques et la cyclodextrine greffée du polymère modifié peut conférer des propriétés de barrière actives à un film, une bande, des fibres ou autres structures polymères. Un perméant ou un contaminant peut être complexé ou piégé à l'intérieur du polymère et maintenu à l'intérieur du film, de la bande ou des fibres, de sorte qu'il ne puisse pas pénétrer à l'intérieur d'un récipient, ou le contaminant peut être récupéré du vide contenu dans un récipient fermé ou dans un environnement.
Patent CA-2571156-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrolyte supplement and method of use
Inventor: MILLER BILL L
IPC: A61K31/7004
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A method of managing dehydration in an animal includes administering a first electrolyte solution having an SID range at or below 25 mEq/1. After administering the first electrolyte solution, the animal's health condition is observed to determine the effect of the first solution. If the animal's health condition has not sufficiently improved, a second solution comprising the first electrolyte solution supplemented with a second electrolyte supplement is administered to the animal wherein the second electrolyte supplement raises the SID of the second solution to at least 50 mEq/1.
Patent CA-2572748-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEGRAND DARREN MARK
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: Compounds of formula I in free or salt form, wherein Ar, X, Y and T have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating a condition mediated by CCR-3, particularly an inflammatory or allergic condition such as an inflammatory or obstructive airways disease. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.