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Patent CA-2609022-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREENBERG ROY K
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: L~invention concerne un appareil pour réparer la fonction d'une valve défectueuse qui inclut un premier membre de support annulaire (14) dilatable jusqu~à un premier diamètre. Un deuxième membre de support annulaire (16) est espacé axialement du premier membre de support et est dilatable jusqu~à un deuxième diamètre indépendant du premier. Une section de greffe tubulaire (18) interconnecte les premier et deuxième membres de support. La section de greffe définit un annulus d~un troisième diamètre indépendant de chacun des premier et deuxième diamètres. Une valve prosthétique est fixée (20) dans l'annulus de la section de greffe. La valve bioprosthétique possède au moins deux valvules qui peuvent être ajustées pour permettre un flux unidirectionnel du sang. Des méthodes pour réparer la fonction d'une valve défectueuse et pour construire l'appareil sont aussi fournies.
Patent CA-2614349-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZILBERSTEIN GLEB
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the separation of analytes based on their molecular weight, by application of an electric field across a low-friction matrix (e.g., a polymeric gel, polymeric beads, highly viscous liquids or porous glass) modified with a charged separation agent. The matrix comprises charged regions ordered in a monotonous sequence distributed throughout the matrix so as to generate a charge density gradient. When an external electric field is applied to a sample of a charged analyte complex deposited at one end of the matrix, the complex will move through the different charged regions and focusing (immobilization by charge neutralization) of different analytes in different charge regions will occur.  Since the analyte complex preserves the charge to mass ratio, the total charge of the complex is directly proportional to its weight. Therefore, analytes of different sizes will possess different charges and will migrate differently across the porous matrix. They systems are suitable for planar, capillary in-tube electrophoresis, as well as multi-channel arrays of capillaries filled with charge gradient gels, serial arrays of discrete compartments with charge density gradient, arrays in a chip format, pre-designed mass focusing arrays for specific protein masses in application for protein and DNA marker diagnostics, and multi compartment trapping devices for specific mass ranges.
Patent CA-2618913-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CRAGO TERRY
IPC: E01H5/04
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: An electronic control system and data-logging system for a snow removal vehicle. The vehicle includes hydraulically actuated tools, the control of which can be through a dual axis controller such as a joystick. Electrical communication among components in the system is provided by a power line carrier protocol (PLC).
Patent CA-2619479-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic composition containing a protease activator
Inventor: SPARACIO ROSE MARIE
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: An exfoliation composition comprising a protease activator such as a chestnut extract, at least one exfoliator and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, and methods of use thereof.
Patent CA-2621201-A1 (CA)
Title: Topical formulations
Inventor: PARDOE IAN STUART
IPC: A61K31/58
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: An anti-viral topical gel formulation comprising at least one loop diuretic and/or cardiac glycoside in a gel carrier medium, said formulation capable of transdermal delivery of the said diuretic and/or glycoside.
Patent CA-2626173-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSSATO ERIDE
IPC: B66F7/02
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A lift device of platform type for miscellaneous loads, in particular for motor vehicles, comprising a pair of vertical uprights (2) to rest on the floor, a load carrying platform (4) slidable along said uprights (2), a drive system for said platform comprising actuators associated with the two uprights (2), and a torsion bar (6) applied to said platform to ensure that this latter is also horizontal when an unbalanced load is present, characterised in that at least one sprocket wheel (14) is applied to said torsion bar (6) and cooperates with a stop pawl (16) elastically engaging the teeth of said sprocket wheel (14) and disengageable from it during the descent phase of said platform (4).
Patent CA-2627407-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FEUILLOLEY GUY
IPC: C23C16/52
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring the composition of a plasma, this plasma being generated from determined precursors for depositing a film onto a polymer material. This method involves receiving light intensities emitted by the plasma and comprises: a step for selecting a first reference wavelength range that is selected within a plasma emission spectral region in which no significant signal of a parasitic chemical species can exist, i.e. which is not part of the determined precursors and which is thus normally not present in the plasma and whose presence in the plasma influences the nature of the deposited film; a step for selecting a second wavelength range which is selected within a plasma emission spectral region in which a significant signal of a parasitic chemical species is likely to exist; a step for simultaneously acquiring light intensities emitted by the plasma in each of the two selected wavelength ranges emitted by the plasma in each of the two selected wavelength ranges, and; a step for calculating, on the basis of these light intensities, at least one monitoring coefficient.
Patent CA-2627409-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAMM CHRISTOPH
IPC: A61F2/95
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: A device for the transvascular implantation and fixation of prosthetic heart valves having a self-expanding heart valve stent (10) with a prosthetic heart valve (11) at its proximal end is introducible into a patient's main artery. With the objective of optimizing such a device to the extent that the prosthetic heart valve (11) can be implanted into a patient in a minimally-invasive procedure, to ensure optimal positioning accuracy of the prosthesis (11) in the patient's ventricle, the device includes a self-expanding positioning stent (20) introducible into an aortic valve positioned within a patient. The positioning stent is configured separately from the heart valve stent (10) so that the two stents respectively interact in their expanded states such that the heart valve stent (10) is held by the positioning stent (20) in a position in the patient's aorta relative the heart valve predefinable by the positioning stent (20).
Patent CA-2628511-A1 (CA)
Title: Control for a truck mixer
Inventor: RUF BERTHOLD
IPC: B28C5/42
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a control for truck mixers having a hydraulically driven mixer drum, with the hydraulic pump of the mixer drive being driven by the drive motor of the truck mixer or by a separate motor. In accordance with the invention, the speed of the drive motor is adjustable in dependence on the demanded drum speed, with the desired drum speed being able to be set via an operating lever.
Patent CA-2629838-A1 (CA)
Title: Electromechanical rotary lock cylinder
Inventor: VONLANTHEN BRUNO
IPC: E05B27/00
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary lock cylinder comprising a blocking element (25, 64) that engages into the rotor (10) in a closed position while releasing the rotor (10) in an open position. An actuator (17, 78) can be controlled in accordance with data located on the key (2). In order to displace the blocking element (25, 64) from the closed position into the open position, a latch element (33, 63) is provided which can be moved along with the key (2). The blocking element (25, 64) can be attached by means of the actuator (17). The energy required for moving the blocking element (25) is supplied by the user when introducing the key (2) into the key duct (11) such that the load on the power source used for actuating the actuator (17, 78) is minimal.
Patent CA-2630638-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAMPINE ROD
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention comprises an apparatus for engaging with an outside diameter of a tubular comprises a device body having an internal surface that defines an internal diameter in a first position and allowing the tubular to pass therethrough and an actuator operable to move the internal surface of the device body from the first position to a second position, the second position defining an internal diameter less than the first position internal diameter. The internal surface of the device body is sized with a predetermined grip length for engaging with the outside diameter of the tubular, The grip length is determined by a function of the outside diameter of the tubular and the coefficient of friction between of the outside diameter of the tubular and the interior surface of the device body and the device body is operable to engage with a tubular having a predetermined range of outside diameters.
Patent CA-2631001-A1 (CA)
Title: Internal combustion engine
Inventor: LABA JESSIE
IPC: F01C1/00
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: An engine having a rotor including at least one slot and at least one combustion chamber used to form a cavity is provided. The engine also includes at least one vane rollably disposed in the slot, and a block for receiving the rotor, and having a first quadrant including an inlet port, a second quadrant, a third quadrant, and a fourth quadrant having an outlet port. The vane moves through the first quadrant, drawing air into the block and the cavity. The vane then moves through the second quadrant, compressing the air. The vane then moves through the third quadrant, combusting the air, and forcing the rotor to rotate. The vane then moves through the fourth quadrant, forcing the air out of the outlet port.
Patent CA-2631387-A1 (CA)
Title: Insulated cable termination assembly and method of fabrication
Inventor: RAHMAN NAEEM
IPC: H01H85/044
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: A cable termination assembly includes a ring terminal (208) with a mechanically coupled insulating assembly (226,228) electrically isolating terminal post from the ring terminal (208) . Methods of fabricating the assembly are also described.
Patent CA-2633326-A1 (CA)
Title: Real-time self-calibrating sensor system and method
Inventor: KEENAN BARRY
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A system and method for calibrating a sensor of a characteristic monitoring system in real time utilizes a self-calibration module for periodic determination of, and compensation for, the IR drop across unwanted resistances in a cell. A current-interrupt switch is used to open the self-calibration module circuit and either measure the IR drop using a high frequency (MHz) ADC  module, or estimate it through linear regression of acquired samples of the voltage across the sensor's working and reference electrodes (Vmeasured) over time. The IR drop is then subtracted from the closed-circuit value of Vmeasured to calculate the overpotential that exists in the cell (Vimportant). Vimportant may be further optimized by subtracting the value of the open-circuit voltage (Voc) across the sensor's working and reference electrodes. The values of Vmeasured and Vimportant are then controlled by respective first and second control units to compensate for the IR drop.
Patent CA-2634297-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WELTY RICHARD P
IPC: C23C14/58
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: An article having a decorative, visibly-patterned, multi-colored surface appearance includes a substrate and a first coating provided by vapor deposition above at least a portion of the substrate, the coating comprising a first material having a first color.  The coating comprises a random arrangement of penetrations through which a portion of an underlying surface is visible, the underlying surface comprising a second material having a second color that differs from the first color. The penetrations form a decorative pattern comprising features distinguishable to an unaided human eye.
Patent CA-2635373-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CABEDO MAS LUIS
IPC: C08K9/04
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing intercalated nanocomposites from organic materials with laminar structures. The inventive method is characterised in that it comprises the following steps consisting in: reducing the size of the laminar particles and purifying same, pre-treating the natural and/or synthetic structures using precursors, intercalating modifiers into the laminar structure, adding the product resulting from the previous step in liquid form during the processing of a plastic matrix and/or precipitating the product resulting from the previous step in order to obtain a masterbatch, and incorporating the masterbatch into a plastic matrix using any plastic processing means.
Patent CA-2635642-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAYDON MAXENCE
IPC: A22B5/00
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: Un procédé de sciage d'une carcasse de porc ou analogue dans lequel on part d'une situation où une lame de scie circulaire est placée en regard et à l'écart de la parti e extrême supérieure d'une carcasse prête à scier, suspendue tête en bas par les pattes arrières. Dans une première étape, on déplace la lame de scie transversalement par rapport à, et en direction de, la carcasse, puis entre les jambons. Dans une deuxième étape, on déplace vers l e bas la lame de scie de sa position extrême supérieure afin de scier la carcasse en deux, axialement. On déplace ensuite la lame de scie transversalement par rapport à la carcasse pour l'écarter d'elle. Un dispositif de protection spécialement destiné à une lame de scie et une machine de sciage d'une carcasse de porc sont aussi décrits.
Patent CA-2635907-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions comprising kakadu plum extract or acai berry extract
Inventor: JONES BRIAN
IPC: A61K31/74
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: A topical skin care composition comprising kakadu plum extract or acai berry extract, or a combination of both, is disclosed. The composition can include a high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value. The composition can improve the skin's visual appearance, physiological functions, clinical properties, and/or biophysical properties.
Patent CA-2636942-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALKER DAVID J
IPC: H02K44/28
Filed: 2008-07-07
Abstract: A closed-cycle system and method of electrical power generation uses steam to transport charge carriers through an MHD generator. Water droplets, fine particles or mixtures thereof are used as the charge carriers. The fine particles are sufficiently small to allow the particles to pass through pumps and other equipment in the flow path with little or no damage, thereby eliminating the need to remove and re-inject a seed material, or treat it prior to discharge to the environment. The high operating temperatures of prior art MHD generators are avoided, thereby allowing more economical and readily available materials to be used. The system and method also allows the MHD generator to be used as the bottoming cycle in a single-loop power generation system, with a conventional steam turbine-generator used as the topping cycle, resulting in an increased heat rate with reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, and with reduced heat rejection to the environment per unit of electricity produced.
Patent CA-2637077-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUNGARTER RONALD CHARLES
IPC: B25H7/04
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a roofing tape for assisting in the installation of a plurality of selected roofing material to a roof section, the selected roofing material having a width, an offset requirement, and a gap requirement; the roofing tape including a front surface; a back surface; a first edge; a second edge; a first indicia disposed on the front surface of the roofing tape, located at a pre-determined distance from the first edge designating the starting position; a second indicia indicating placement of the first course, which is disposed at a location apart from the first indicia, the location being equal to the width of the roofing material plus any required gap space; and a third indicia indicating placement of the second course, which is disposed at a location apart from the first indicia, the location being equal to the width of the roofing material plus any required gap space minus half the width of the roofing material. Methods of using the roofing tape are additionally provided herein.
Patent CA-2637456-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical implant with extracortical support for a ligament transplant
Inventor: IMBERT PIERRE
IPC: A61F2/08
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: The implant has an end which is fixed to a ligament transplant and an end in a form of a hook (26) which rests on an outer periphery of a cortical part of a femur (14) at an inlet (28) to a tunnel. The hook comprises two lugs (30, 32) which are disposed on either side of the tunnel inlet, such that the hook rests on solid parts of the femur and not on the part having a reduced thickness at the position of the tunnel. Axes of the lugs are orthogonal to the plane of the hook. An independent claim is also included for a surgical fixation assembly for a ligament transplant fixed to an end by an implant.
Patent CA-2637956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OBERHAENSLI FRANZ
IPC: A47L11/16
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A device and method for regulating the pressure between a floor cleaning implement and a floor, wherein the floor cleaning implement is coupled to a floor cleaning machine. The device of one embodiment comprises a cantilevered arm coupled to the floor cleaning machine and a sensor coupled to the cantilevered arm and positioned to sense deflection or other deformation of the cantilevered arm. An actuator is coupled between the cantilevered arm and cleaning implements. The actuator is also coupled to the sensor and adapted to receive signals from the sensor to cause actuation of the actuator. When pressure other than a predetermined amount causes the cantilevered arm to deform, the sensor senses this deformation and cause the actuator to actuate in a direction that allows the cantilevered arm to return to a position in which the pressure is within the predetermined amount.
Patent CA-2638749-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCNALLY MATTHEW GERALD
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to an absorbent product. The absorbent product includes a package and at least n absorbent articles contained in the package (n is greater than 10). Each of the absorbent articles has a body contacting surface and a garment contacting surface opposing the body contacting surface. Each of the absorbent articles includes a component material disposed between the body contacting surface and the garment contacting surface. The component material has a printed graphic which is seen through either the body contacting surface or the garment contacting surface. The n graphics of the n absorbent articles are different from each other, and preferably have a predetermined association. In another aspect, the invention is directed to a method of printing a graphic on a sheet material which will become a component material for the absorbent articles. In yet another aspect, the invention is directed to a method of producing the absorbent product including the package and the n absorbent articles contained in the package.
Patent CA-2639388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSTERMEIER PETER
IPC: B05C17/01
Filed: 2008-09-08
Abstract: An ejection device (11) has an ejection unit (12) having a displacement mechanism with two piston rods (13), a receptacle unit (32) including receptacle (34) for a container (33), a head part for limiting the receptacle (34) at one of its ends, a holding device (21) which is arranged on the ejection unit (12) for securing the receptacle unit (32) thereto, and tension members (38) provided on the receptacle unit (32) and which extend along the receptacle (34) and are secured to the head part (35), each tension member (38) having a engageable--from behind section (39) at its end remote of the head part, the holding device (21) having locking elements which can engage the engageable-from behind sections (39) of the tension members (38) to lock the receptacle unit (32) with the ejection unit (12).
Patent CA-2639443-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDERSON LISA
IPC: A61G99/00
Filed: 2008-09-10
Abstract: A personal accessory to be worn by an individual and providing a visual allergy alert. The personal accessory comprises a body of flexible material and at least one symbolic representation of a specific type of allergy for the individual, where the at least one symbolic representation is visibly presented by the body of flexible material.
Patent CA-2641830-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIFOLS ROURA VICTOR
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 2008-10-24
Abstract: The invention is based on the use of therapeutic human albumin for the preparation of a drug for the treatment of patients suffering from cognitive disorders, in which the model of administration of the drug comprises the administration to the patient for a minimum of three successive times of a therapeutically effective amount of human therapeutic albumin by plasma exchange and/or intravenous perfusion, independently of the content of A.beta. in the patient's blood.
Patent CA-2644245-A1 (CA)
Title: Casino related event betting
Inventor: SABET BIJAN
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A system and methods for betting on casino related games, events or actions. There is a present and recurring need for new bet types that may increase excitement for players and that may be advantageous to both the bettor and to the bet-taking establishment. According to one example, casino-related events may include casino game-related events and events related to other activities of the casino. For example, casino game-related events may include predicting the outcome of a particular game, predicting whether or not a given slot machine will pay out a jackpot in excess of a given amount (e.g., $5,000) within a given time period, predicting how many people will win more than a given amount at blackjack on a particular day or during some other time period, and many other events.
Patent CA-2645345-A1 (CA)
Title: Medicaments and proteins based on tgf-beta monomers for the treatment of wounds
Inventor: ATKINSON EMMA
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: There is provided the use of monomeric TGF-.beta.s, or there fragments or derivatives, as medicaments. These medicaments preferably comprise monomeric TGF-.beta.3, or fragments or derivatives thereof. The medicaments provided may be used in the acceleration of wounding and/or the inhibition of scarring, in the promotion of epithelial regeneration, or in the prevention and/or treatment of fibrotic disorders.
Patent CA-2648273-A1 (CA)
Title: Nutritional compositions for promotion of bone growth and maintenance of bone health and methods regarding same
Inventor: WILLIAMSON GARY
IPC: A61K36/53
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: Compositions and methods for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders are presented. The present invention also provides the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement or a medicament for promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health and methods regarding same. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a co mposit ion comprising an active ingredient having an effective amount of a plant or plant extract containing at least one phytochemical having the ability to induce bone morphogenic protein expression.