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Patent CA-2568439-A1 (CA)
Title: Internet based animal registration system
Inventor: YARNALL ROBERT G JR
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A method for use with a computer system for registering information by at least one authorized user relating to at least one animal. Information is entered into the computer system about the user. Information is entered into the computer system about the animal. The information about the user is correlated with the information about the animal and the correlated information is stored in the computer system.
Patent CA-2569174-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of selecting benefit agents / oils suitable for reducing surfactant damage
Inventor: VINCENT CAROL KREGLER
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: The invention provides a method selecting benefit agent(s) suitable for reducing surfactant damage in compositions comprising at least one surfactant and at least one benefit agent. The reduction in damage is measurable by decrease in number of protein binding sites in presence versus absence of benefit agent, or when benefit agent has solubility outside a defined range.
Patent CA-2569233-A1 (CA)
Title: Cyclonic incinerator
Inventor: ROMEO MARLIN
IPC: F23G5/40
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: A cyclonic incinerator includes a cylindrical outer burn chamber having a defining wall, a central axis, a first end, a second end, and a forced air opening extending through the wall between the first end and the second end. A forced air manifold is provided which is adapted to direct forced air into the forced air opening of the outer burn chamber to create a cyclonic air flow about the central axis of the outer burn chamber. A  cylindrical inner burn chamber is concentrically disposed within the outer burn chamber. The inner burn chamber has a defining wall, a first end and a second end. The first end of the inner burn chamber has an exhaust gas opening. The second end of the inner burn chamber is in communication with the outer burn chamber. A gas inlet is positioned at the first end of the outer burn chamber.  An ignition source is provided which is adapted to ignite gas passing into the outer bum chamber through the gas inlet. The ignited gas continuously travels in the direction of the forced air from the first end of the outer burn chamber to the second end of the outer burn chamber, and from the second end of the inner burn chamber to the exhaust gas opening at the first end of the inner burn chamber.
Patent CA-2570077-A1 (CA)
Title: Smart identification document
Inventor: BASSON ELI
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A smart electronic personal identification document, including a smart identification module and an automated anti-skimming element. The smart identification module includes a contactless chip module and an antenna. The smart identification module is operative to store and exchange personal identification information contactlessly with an external reader. The automated anti-skimming element is configured for preventing unauthorized theft of the information.
Patent CA-2570727-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing a packaging means and packaging means made of flexible material
Inventor: BRUNS THOMAS
IPC: B31B37/26
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A method for producing a package made of a flexible material, in which a single flexible material web is folded longitudinally, and superposed layers of the folded material web are firmly bonded to one another. At least one section of the material web is constructed as a tubular piece, and individual gusset edges of the material web are at least partly cut. Tubular pieces of a predetermined length are cut from the material web, in the area of at least one opening of the tubular piece. The outer layers are turned over, and layers of the material located therebetween are shortened. A sealing element is applied to the ends of the shortened layers and brought in contact with one of the outer layers. The shortened ends are closed after re-turning the outer layers, and fixed to a respective outer layer. Predefined regions of superposed layers of the tubular piece are then firmly bonded to one another.
Patent CA-2572534-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUNTER ANDREW
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: Armoured apparel is disclosed embodying a method of integrating the structure of armour with the structure of signal transmission means to enable that armour to be used as armoured protection for a wearer and for the signal transmission means and/or as a platform for conveying signals (e.g. for communication purposes or otherwise). Armoured apparel ( 1 ) is disclosed including armour means ( 5 ) arranged to shield a wearer of the apparel in use, and signal conduit means ( 8 ) is incorporated within the apparel for conveying signals therein, the signal conduit means being arranged such that the armour means shields both the signal conduit means and the wearer of the apparel in use.
Patent CA-2574476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEAHEY CASH
IPC: G09G5/00
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: An icon for indicating a person's personality type and a method for creating an icon that visually represents a person's personality type are disclosed.  The Personality type may be defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).  The method comprises selecting a shape (202) based on the person's preferred approach to the world: a circle for a Perceiving reference and a square for a Judging preference. A vertical line (204) is placed in the shape if the person is an Introvert and a horizontal line is place in the shape if the person is an Extravert. Colors (206, 208) are then filled into the two sections of the shape based on the person's mental functions: blue for iNtuitive, green for Sensing, red for Feeling, and black for Thinking. The resulting icon is specific to the person's personality type and is a memorable visual reference.
Patent CA-2574726-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORST MARKUS
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: A holding device for attaching a ceiling sign to a ceiling structure contains a base for attaching the ceiling elements and an adapter part for attaching the ceiling sign, the adapter part can be folded down from the base together with the ceiling sign in order to remove the ceiling elements.
Patent CA-2576093-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical compostion containing meltrin antagonist
Inventor: HOSHIDA KEIKO
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: Mainly concerning the pharmaceutical field, it is intended to exert an inhibitory effect on the function of meltrin .alpha. of promoting the differentiation of adipocytes by preparing a compound serving as an antagonist to meltrin .alpha. (for example, an antisense inhibiting the expression of a meltrin .alpha. gene or an anti-meltrin .alpha. antibody capable of inhibiting the physiological activity of meltrin .alpha.) and administering the same. By employing such a meltrin .alpha. antagonist as described above as the active ingredient, it becomes possible to provide a preventive/remedy which is efficacious against fatness, obesity or various diseases caused by obesity or relating thereto such as diabetes.
Patent CA-2577265-A1 (CA)
Title: Microfluid system and method for production thereof
Inventor: SAROFIM EMAD
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a microfluid system, comprising a support body (12), provided with a puncture device (14) and a semi-open microchannel (16), arranged thereon, for the capillary transport of a sample fluid from a taking position to a target position (22,24). According to the invention, a higher aspect ratio may be achieved, whereby the support body (12) is coated with an applied layer (18) which laterally defines the microchannel (16), at least in the upper region.
Patent CA-2579655-A1 (CA)
Title: Mesh amr network interconnecting to tcp/ip wireless mesh network
Inventor: SHUEY KENNETH C
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A wireless system for collecting metering data that includes a plurality of meters, a collector and a central communications server. The meters communicate usage data to either the collector or the central server via a Wi-Fi and/or WiMax wireless communications network. The Wi-Fi and/or WiMax network can operate independently of, or in conjunction with, existing data gathering wireless networks.
Patent CA-2581502-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STROEFER ECKHARD
IPC: C07C43/30
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a polyoxymethylene dimethyl ether of formula H3CO(CH2O)nCH3, in which n = 2 - 10. According to said method, methylal and trioxane are fed to a reactor and are reacted in the presence of an acidic catalyst. The invention is characterised in that the quantity of water that is introduced into the reaction mixture by means of the methylal, trioxane and/or the catalyst is less than 1 wt. %, in relation to the reaction mixture. Preferably, a fraction containing polyoxymethylene dimethyl ether, where n = 3 and 4, is obtained by distillation and methylal, trioxane and polyoxymethylene dimethyl ether, where n < 3 and optionally n > 4 are fed back to the reaction.
Patent CA-2583200-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONSHEIMER SYLVIA
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A process is proposed for production of a powder suitable for use in a process for the layer-by-layer moldless production of a three-dimensional shaped article, in which regions of the respective powder layer are selectively melted via input of electromagnetic energy, comprising mixing of a polymer or copolymer with at least one water-soluble polymeric polyol, the dissolution of the mixture in water to form a dispersion, the isolation of the polymer particles or copolymer particles from the dispersion, and the washing and drying of the isolated polymer particles or isolated copolymer particles, as also is a powder which comprises a polymer powder or copolymer powder with from 0.001% by weight to 5% by weight content of a polymeric polyol, the polymeric polyol having been selected from a group comprising polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol, as also is a use and a shaped article.
Patent CA-2585250-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANDHAUER MARK H
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: An ophthalmic lens for providing a plurality of foci has an optic comprising an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and an optical axis. The optic has a first region and a second region. The first region has a refractive optical power and comprises a multifocal phase plate for forming a first focus and a second focus. The second region has a refractive optical power and comprises a monofocal phase plate for forming a third focus. The multifocal phase plate and the monofocal phase plate may be disposed on first and second base curvatures, respectively, that may have different radii of curvature. The ophthalmic lens may also have an intermediate phase plate located between the multifocal phase plate and the monofocal phase plate, the intermediate phase plate comprising a third plurality of echelettes disposed on a third base curvature having a third radius of curvature.
Patent CA-2585841-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARSHIS DAVID
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: Nosocomial infections, particularly nosocomial infections of intubated patients, are reduced by applying a liquid disinfectant directly to the mucosa, before intubation, by a swab applicator or by a spray applicator.
Patent CA-2587841-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus to facilitate implantation
Inventor: GABBAY SHLOMO
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: One introducer apparatus (10, 102, 156, 206) may include a flange (12, 116, 162, 212) and a sleeve (16, 34, 20, 214) having a sidewall (19, 120, 164) that extends longitudinally from the flange (12, 116, 162, 212) and terminates in a distal end portion (20, 122, 164, 208). At least one adjustable opening is operatively associated with the distal end portion (20, 122, 164, 208). The adjustable opening is moveable from a substantially closed condition to an open condition, which permits substantially free movement of an elongate member (40, 106, 170, 182) axially through a passage defined by the sidewall (19, 120, 164). An implanter (44, 100, 170, 222) can be utilized in combination with the introducer apparatus (10, 102, 156, 206) to facilitate implanting an article in a patient.
Patent CA-2588391-A1 (CA)
Title: Mastoid antral ventilation tube
Inventor: KUTLUHAN AHMET
IPC: A61F11/00
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: In its broadest form, this invention enables the ventilation and drainage of the middle ear cleft via mastoid antral route, without disrupting the integrity of the eardrum. For this purpose, this tube is placed between mastoid antrum and the external ear canal after mastoidotomy (antrotomy). The tube has two cannulas, which are placed one within the other. One of these is the external cannula and it comprises a head portion made of a circular tab, a neck portion in a vertical plane to the head portion, the bent section making a right angle of 90 degrees and a longer shaft portion. Other cannula is the internal cannula and it comprises a thin, narrow and syringe-adapted-tipped canal and the canal used for the aspiration and drainage of the rest of the lumen. The external tip of the inner cannula proceeds from the external ear canal and ends pre- or retroauricularly. Through the syringe-adapted-tip of the inner cannula, serum or drugs may be administered.
Patent CA-2588437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WENZEL J DOUGLAS
IPC: C12P7/06
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A process for the production of ethanol including (a) forming a mash with a slurry of fractionated plant material; (b) saccharifying the mash; (c) adding to the mash a supplement selected from a crude Vitamin B source, a lipid, a vegetable oil distillate, organic nitrogen, and mixtures thereof; (d) fermenting the mash with a microorganism to form a fermentation broth; and (e) recovering ethanol from the fermentation broth is provided. A process for the production of ethanol, including (a) forming a mash with a slurry of nutrient-deficient plant material; (b) saccharifying the mash; (c) adding to the mash a supplement selected from a crude Vitamin B source, a lipid, a vegetable oil distillate, organic nitrogen, and mixtures thereof; (d) fermenting the mash with a microorganism to form a fermentation broth; and (e) recovering ethanol from the fermentation broth is also provided.
Patent CA-2588572-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LARUE PAUL A
IPC: A61B17/03
Filed: 1998-10-06
Abstract: The invention discloses a a kit comprising an enclosure and a first cartridge housing a plurality of first size clips, and a second cartridge housing a plurality of second size clips different from the first size clips, the first and second cartridges having substantially identical external dimensions and being positioned within the enclosure.
Patent CA-2590487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIDSON NEHEMIA
IPC: C25B15/00
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for achieving high output efficiency from an electrolysis system (100) using a plurality of electrolysis cells all located within a single electrolysis tank (101) is provided. Each individual electrolysis cell includes a membrane (105-107), a plurality of low voltage electrodes comprised of at least a first and second anode (117/118; 125/126) and at least a first and second cathode (121/122; 129/130), and a plurality of high voltage electrodes comprised of at least an anode (119; 127) and a cathode (123; 131). Within each cell, the high voltage anode is interposed between the first and second low voltage anodes and the high voltage cathode is interposed between the first and second low voltage cathodes. The low voltage applied to the low voltage electrodes and the high voltage applied to the high voltage electrodes is pulsed with the pulses occurring simultaneously.
Patent CA-2590696-A1 (CA)
Title: Sustained delivery formulations of octreotide compounds
Inventor: DADEY ERIC
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to an octreotide sustained release delivery system for treatment of diseases relating to somatotropin and/or somatostatin.  The sustained release delivery system of the invention includes a flowable composition containing an octreotide compound, and an implant containing the octreotide compound. The flowable composition may be injected into tissue whereupon it coagulates to become the solid or gel, monolithic implant. The flowable composition includes a biodegradable, thermoplastic polymer, an organic liquid and an octreotide compound.
Patent CA-2591246-A1 (CA)
Title: Antimicrobial elastomer composition and method for making
Inventor: NELSON JESSE N
IPC: A61F2/20
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A method for making an elastomeric material containing an antimicrobial composition such as a dispersion of silver oxide that is suitable for implantation within the body. The elastomer made in accordance with this method extends the amount of work-time available for processing the elastomer into an article as compared with the work-time available when using prior art compounding methods.
Patent CA-2592363-A1 (CA)
Title: Induction resistivity imaging principles and devices in oil based mud
Inventor: BESPALOV ALEXANDRE N
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: An induction logging tool having transmitter and receiver antennas is used to make measurements of earth formations. The antennas may be mounted on the mandrel of a bottomhole assembly for MWD applications, or may be pad mounted for wireline applications. The induction measurements are inverted using a linearized model. The model parameters are determined in part from caliper measurements.
Patent CA-2592846-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing a meat and carbohydrate based composition for consumption by felines
Inventor: DIERKING MARK LEE
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: A process for preparing a feline pet food composition comprising a meat based material having an essentially solid mass that assumes the shape of its container and the feline pet food composition prepared using the process. The pet food composition is characterized as having meat particles with a moisturized appearance and visually recognizable discrete food particles upon slicing the pet food mass after removal from a container.
Patent CA-2594029-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAW ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: C10M167/00
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: An internal-combustion engine lubricating oil composition has a P content of not greater than 0.09 mass %; a S content of not greater than 0.3 mass %; and a sulphated ash content of not greater than 1 mass %. It contains the following additives: as sole ashless, nitrogen-containing dispersant, and providing from 0.03 to 0.07 mass % of nitrogen in the lubricating oil composition, at least one ashless, nitrogen-containing derivative of a polyalkenyl-substituted mono-or dicarboxlic acid, anhydride or ester, the polyalkenyl-substituted mono- or dicarboxylic acid, anhydride or ester being made from a polyalkene exclusively by the thermal "ene" reaction; as sole overbased metal detergent, at least one overbased alkaline earth metal sulfonate; and at least one viscosity modifier.
Patent CA-2594125-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HESSELS DAPHNE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: Described herein are methods and kits for prognosis of prostate cancer in a subject. The methods comprises: (a) determining the ratio of PCA3 and PSA  expression in a urine sample and (b) correlating the value of the PCA3/PSA  ratio with the aggressiveness and mortality risk of prostate cancer in the subject. Kits for prognosing prostate cancer are also described. More particularly, the present invention features a method for prognosing prostate cancer in a biological sample of a patient comprising: assessing the amount of a prostate cancer specific PCA3 mRNA and the amount of PSA in the biological sample; determining a ratio value of this amount of prostate cancer specific PCA3 mRNA over the amount of PSA; comparing the ratio value to at least one predetermined cut-off value, wherein a ratio value above the predetermined cut-off value is indicative of a higher risk of mortality of prostate cancer as compared to a ratio value below the predetermined cut-off value.
Patent CA-2594159-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAILLANCOURT DONALD F
IPC: B63B35/71
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: A conventional canoe is bulky and can be a hassle to try to transport. The limitations are great. Fortunately, Tote 'N Float eliminates virtually all of the problems presented by a conventional canoe. The Tote 'N Float can be towed by small cars and even motorcycles! It has plenty of extra storage space leaving your trunk free of junk and if you tow it with a motorcycle, everything you need to have a good time on a camping trip is inside the canoe.
Patent CA-2594695-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STERNBERGER ELKE
IPC: A61G7/00
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: A drinking straw with a wall having a first and a second end, wherein the drinking straw comprises a reinforced section at its first and/or second end. A method for producing a drinking straw is also provided.
Patent CA-2595121-A1 (CA)
Title: Inflatable cushioning device with manifold system
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN W
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A cushioning device for a body support such as a mattress, seat, sofa, or the like where support is obtained from a fluid in fluid cells having a spring bias. The cushioning device is self- inflating, self-adjusting, and provides a low interface pressure under the entire contact surface of a patient. Shear force scraping damage is prevented by a sleeve apparatus. A support system apparatus provides separately adjustable pressure support zones. For physical therapy, an alternating pressure system provides alternating lifting and lowering pressure zones under a patient.
Patent CA-2599831-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical preparation that can be administered orally for treating fish, production method for said preparation and use of the latter
Inventor: FICHTNER DIETER
IPC: A61K39/205
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical preparation for oral application for treatment of fish, in particular for vaccination of fish of the salmon family and other fish having a comparable digestive system against bacterial and/or viral infections, in particular against VHS and IHN. The invention is also directed to a method for producing the preparation.
Patent CA-2600163-A1 (CA)
Title: Restaurant system with gravity-based transport for meals
Inventor: MACK MICHAEL
IPC: A47F10/06
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a restaurant system (2), comprising a) at least one working area (3) for cooking and/or preparing meals and/or beverages, b) at least one customer area (4), in particular with one or more tables (5) for restaurant customers, c) working area (3) and customer area (4) being connected via a transport system (6) for meals and/or beverages, d) the transport system (6) being designed to transport meals and/or beverages from the working area (3) to the customer area (4), and e) the transport of meals and/or beverages from the working area (3) to the customer area (4) via the transport system (6) taking place, at least in some sections, by means of gravity.
Patent CA-2603451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN E
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à un procédé de diagraphie d'un puits équipé d'une pompe à tiges sans retrait du train de tiges de production (30). La diagraphie est effectuée au moyen d'un câble recouvert d'une matière souple (100) ou d'un manchon doté d'une face souple (130) qui empêche l'abrasion ou la détérioration d'un corps de pompe à tiges lorsqu'un dispositif ou une sonde de diagraphie (110) est abaissé dans le train de production du puits équipé de la pompe à tiges après le retrait des tiges de pompage et de l'ensemble de pompage sans qu'il soit nécessaire de retirer le train de tiges de production. Le câble recouvert d'une matière souple ou le manchon à face souple permet une diagraphie sans détérioration de la surface intérieure des tiges de production, ceci supprimant la formation des rayures ou des rainures normalement associées aux opérations précédentes de diagraphie par câble métallique.