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Patent CA-2470268-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BABOEUF SEBASTIEN
IPC: F02K1/82
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne la ventilation de la tôle de confluence d'une chambre de post-combustion d'une turbomachine d'aviation comportant, en amont de la chambre de post-combustion, un diffuseur (2) délimité par une tôle de confluence (3) disposée à l'intérieur d'un carter (4), ledit carter et ladite tôle de confluence délimitant entre eux un canal annulaire (5) pour la circulation d'un flux secondaire froid, des injecteurs amont (6) de carburant étant disposés à l'entrée dudit diffuseur (2) et des accroche-flammes (7) étant disposés en aval desdits injecteurs amont (6), ladite tôle de confluence (3) présentant, entre le plan radial contenant lesdits injecteurs amont (6) et le plan radial situé à l'arrière desdits accroche-flammes (7), une double courbure et s'évasant vers l'aval afin de ralentir l'écoulement du flux primaire F1 en aval desdits injecteurs amont (6). Une écope (11) annulaire est prévue autour de la portion amont (10a) de ladite tôle de confluence (3) pour prélever un débit d'air (f3) dans le flux froid, ce débit d'air (F3) étant injecté tangentiellement dans le flux primaire (F1) par une pluralité de canaux (12) ménagés dans la paroi de ladite tôle de confluence (3) entre t'écope (11) et ledit diffuseur (2).</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2471275-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOLEY FREDERICK J
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne de manière générale des dispositifs et des techniques servant à maintenir un organe, tel que le sommet (14) d'un coeur (10) qui bat. Certaines formes de réalisation de l'invention concernent des dispositifs comprenant un dispositif de manipulation (12), une tige support (20) et un mécanisme de couplage (24) permettant de coupler le dispositif de manipulation à la tige support. Ce mécanisme de couplage comprend généralement des éléments d'assemblage. Ces derniers peuvent être inclus dans le dispositif de manipulation et/ou la tige support. Une fois couplés, les éléments d'assemblage empêchent la séparation du dispositif de manipulation et de la tige support. Les éléments d'assemblage peuvent aussi présenter un degré de liberté en rotation, et, dans certaines formes de réalisation, peuvent comporter un état verrouillé en rotation et un état déverrouillé en rotation.
Patent CA-2474669-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleaning compositions containing dichloroethylene and six carbon alkoxy substituted perfluoro compounds
Inventor: BIXENMAN MICHAEL
IPC: C11D7/26
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: Chemical solvating, degreasing, stripping and cleaning agents. The agents are cleaning and solvating mixtures of dichloroethylene and alkoxy-substituted perfluoro compounds that contain six carbon atoms, with optionally highly fluorinated materials to retard flammability and/or other enhancement agents that improve and enhance the properties of the composition to accomplish its desired cleaning or solvating task. These other agents are one or more of the following materials: alcohols, esters, ethers, cyclic ethers, ketones, alkanes, aromatics, amines, siloxanes terpenes, dibasic esters, glycol ethers, pyrollidones, or low- or non-ozone depleting halogenated hydrocarbons. These mixtures are useful in a variety of solvating, vapor degreasing, photoresistant stripping, adhesive removal, aerosol, cold cleaning, and solvent cleaning applications including defluxing, dry-cleaning, degreasing, particle removal, metal and textile cleaning.
Patent CA-2474697-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FROHM ERICA A
IPC: A63F13/80
Filed: 2000-07-26
Abstract: An electronic video gaming machine for playing multiple games is set forth.  The gaming machine includes a first set of game elements for playing a game having a plurality of possible game outcomes. A first game outcome is selected from a plurality of possible game outcomes including at least one predetermined carry-over outcome. The carry-over outcome occurring in the first game outcome is automatically duplicated by the processor into at least one other game outcome. Game elements of the first game outcome are also manually selectable by a player and the selected game elements are duplicated by the processor into at least one other game outcome. Multiple game elements are shown on game boards arranged in a stack and displayed on a touch screen. The stack includes a top end and a bottom end and each game board has a face on which a single game is displayed. A  plurality of game control buttons and game control indicators are provided for operating the game and selecting game elements, such as lucky numbers, random numbers, and bingo patterns, to be applied to each game board in the stack. A number of game boards to be played in the stack is selectable by the player and a winning game board is indicated to the player such that the winning game board appears to pop-up from the stack in cash-register-like fashion such that the face of the winning game board is more visible relative to prior said game board popping up. The face of any game board is viewable by the player by touching the touch screen at a location of the game board to be viewed. After touching the game board, the game board slides out from the stack to expose its face.
Patent CA-2478275-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG SHAONING
IPC: B01J31/24
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: Selon l'invention, l'hydrogénation asymétrique de sels de 1-(4-méthoxybenzoyl)-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydroisoquinolinium peut être réalisée avec un rendement optique supérieur à l'aide d'un catalyseur à complexe iridium ou rhodium contenant un ligand diphosphine chirale de formule générale (I) ou (II), (S)-1-(4-méthoxybenzoyl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydroisoquinoline ou des sels de ces composés étant des intermédiaires dans la fabrication de dextromorphane, un agent antitussif connu.
Patent CA-2479848-A1 (CA)
Title: Orthopaedic fixation method and device
Inventor: AUSTIN ED
IPC: A61B17/60
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include devices and methods for aligning fragments of a fractured bone or for positioning bones. In some embodiments, fixation devices and anatomical features are modeled with the aid of a computer, and the model is used to determine how an actual fixation device should be configured to align or position the bones.
Patent CA-2480077-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-position sliding sleeve valve
Inventor: CARMODY MICHAEL A
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A downhole choke in the form of a sliding sleeve valve operable in a plurality of positions including fully open, fully closed, and positions in between, is disclosed. It features a hydraulic control system that, in one embodiment, provides the motive force to move the sliding sleeve (34) a predetermined amount for a given applied control pressure. Further increments in applied pressure result in further predetermined movements of the sliding sleeve. In another embodiment, the sliding sleeve (34) lands in a series of grooves (86-98) in the surrounding housing depending on the degree of pressure applied to the control system.
Patent CA-2480615-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotary atomizer and coating method by it
Inventor: TANI SHINJI
IPC: B05D1/04
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A coating machine 3 serving as a rotary atomizer comprises a hollow unrotary paint nozzle shaft 5 provided in the center of a motor shaft 10 serving as its rotary shaft. The paint nozzle shaft 5 is provided at a tip thereof with a gun-spray paint nozzle 5g and a gun-spray air nozzle 5f on the outside of the gun-spray paint nozzle 5g in the diametrical direction, and a needle shaft 21 is disposed in a paint passage 5b in the paint nozzle shaft 5 so as to serve as a valve mechanism for selectively supplying paint to either a bell cup 4 or the gun-spray paint nozzle 5g.
Patent CA-2480895-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for conducting a video poker game
Inventor: THOMAS ALFRED
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting a video draw poker game is disclosed. The poker game defines a plurality of award-winning rankings and awards associated with the rankings. The apparatus includes a value input device for receiving a wager, a display for displaying the poker game, and a processor for conducting the poker game. The poker game may, for example, play like conventional draw poker except if and only if the dealt hand (prior to the draw) has one of the award-winning rankings, winning ones of the cards that yield the award-winning ranking are distinguished from other ones of the cards. The winning cards may be distinguished automatically or in response to a player input.
Patent CA-2483610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PROBST GREGORY P
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé, un système et un appareil (1500) relatifs à la transmission de données. Le procédé selon l'invention consiste à représenter des données au moyen d'au moins une impulsion fondée sur une forme d'onde gaussienne, à envoyer cette impulsion sur un support à guide électriquement conducteur et à récupérer les données à partir de l'impulsion. Les procédé, système et appareil selon l'invention peuvent être mis en oeuvre conjointement avec des applications de téléphonie, des applications de TV par câble et des applications de bus de données.
Patent CA-2485098-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of heat shock proteins to enhance efficacy of antibody therapeutics
Inventor: SRIVASTAVA PRAMOD K
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions useful for the prevention and treatment of any disease wherein the treatment of such disease would be improved by an enhanced immune response, such as infectious diseases, primary and metastatic neoplastic diseases (i.e., cancer), or neurodegenerative or amyloid diseases. In particular, the contemplated invention is directed to method comprising the administration of heat shock/stress proteins (HSPs) or HSP complexes alone or in combination with each other, in combination with the administration of an immunoreactive reagent. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more HSPs or HSP complexes in combination with an immunoreactive reagent. Additionally, the invention contemplates the use of the methods and compositions of the invention to enhance or improve passive immunotherapy and effector cell function.
Patent CA-2486475-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of treating microorganisms in the oral cavity
Inventor: KENNEDY JOHN
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: Method and kit for treating microorganisms in the oral cavity. Such microorganisms include those which contribute to periodontal disease and halitosis. The method comprises the steps of applying a photosensitizer to the interior of the mouth within and/or outside of the periodontal pockets, waiting a predetermined period of time; and irradiating the whole interior of the mouth with a non-coherent light having a wavelength spectrum absorbable by the photosensitizer, and at a predetermined light intensity and for a predetermined time period sufficient to deliver a predetermined light dose.
Patent CA-2486997-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOWAK STAN
IPC: F16D65/78
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A housing (10) for a braking system (56) comprises a casing (12) defining a cavity (14) for housing one or more friction pads (15). The casing (12) is composed of a plurality of separate walls including a circumferential wall (16), back wall (18), and a front wall (20). The circumferential wall (16) i s provided with an internal fluid flow path (36) and a fluid inlet (38) and fluid outlet (40) which communicate with the fluid flow path (36). When a supply (45) of fluid is connected with the fluid inlet (38) and outlet (40) via a fluid circuit (43), fluid is circulated through the fluid flow path (3 6) to cool the housing (10).
Patent CA-2488512-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAUKE RUDOLF
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and arrangement for contactless detection of the data of uneven surfaces. The aim of the invention is to disclose a metho d and a device in the above-mentioned form, which enables contactless scanning of uneven surfaces, especially a relief formed on the strips of the skin, an d the production of a high contrast image of the surfaces which is true to the original. According to the invention, the surface is scanned without making contact with optically effective surfaces, wherein said surface is illuminat ed in a strip-like or grid-type manner and partial images of the objects are produced by light reflected on discrete points, which are selectively evaluated and are combined in order to form an overall picture. The inventio n relates to a method and an arrangement which detects data on uneven surfaces , especially for the determination of biometric data on faces and fingers, comprising a light source for illuminating the uneven surface, an imaging optical system and an evaluation device for electronic image processing.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2489615-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for mounting a fluid containment cylinder
Inventor: EIHUSEN J A
IPC: F16B1/02
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: Structures for securing a fluid containment cylinder (104) at the neck porti on (106) of the cylinder include a mounting frame (102) having a bore (118) disposed therein and a slot disposed orthogonally to the central axis of the bore. The neck of the cylinder passes through the bore and a u-bolt (110) passes through the slot, registering against a shoulder on the neck of the cylinder, thereby securing the cylinder within the block. In other embodiments, the securing structure includes a collar (220) for preventing rotation of the cylinder or for accommodating a certain degree of misalignme nt of the cylinder with respect to the securement structure.
Patent CA-2490173-A1 (CA)
Title: Transfer device
Inventor: MITSUI TAKASHI
IPC: B43M11/06
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A transfer device comprises a transfer head K that makes transfer paste T contact with a target object such as a paper or a leaf to which the transfer paste T is to be transferred, a pair of side panels 11, 12 that tightly hold the transfer head K and the transfer paste T, and a head cap C that is rotatable between a transfer head covering position (P) where a distal end portion Ka of the transfer head K can be covered and a transfer head expose position (q) where the distal end portion Ka of the transfer head K can be exposed, wherein a rotary support shaft C11 arranged on the head cap C is axially mounted on through holes 110a, 120a formed on the side panels 11, 12 and the head cap C is tightly held by the side panels 11, 12.
Patent CA-2490179-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GADINI COSTANZO
IPC: G05D21/02
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A device for controlling or preparing a mixture of fluids, in particular a food or domestic mixture, comprises at least two addition ducts for a first and a sec and fluid getting in (5B), an area where the two fluids are mixed (23), so as to ob tain a mixture getting out, and control means (SC) for flow rate adjusting ele ments (13B) for the first and second fluid, arranged on the addition ducts. The invention envisages detecting means (29) for one or more physical-chemical properties of at least one among said mixture, first fluid and second fluid. In a preferred embodiment the detected physical-chemical quantity is pH.
Patent CA-2491984-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIXON ALASTAIR
IPC: C12Q1/6853
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une méthode permettant d'augmenter le nombre de polynucléotides contenant des séquences correspondant à une espèce d'ARNm présente dans un échantillon. Ladite méthode fait appel : (i) à la transcription par inversion de ladite espèce d'ARNm à l'aide d'une amorce d'amplification 5' <= talon >= (FAP-RAND) et d'une amorce d'amplification 3' <= talon >= (TAP-RT), chaque séquence amorce étant unique, chacune des séquences <= talon >= comprenant un site promoteur de d'ARN polymérase, la FAP comprenant une séquence variable, et l'ARN étant transcrite par inversion afin de produire de l'ADNc bicaténaire puis des ADNc multiples selon la séquence variable; et (ii) à l'amplification de l'ADNc à l'aide d'amorces suffisamment complémentaires des amorces, c'est-à-dire, la FAP et la TAP, dans la FAP-RAND et dans la TAP-RT. Dans un mode de réalisation, l'invention fait en outre appel (iii) à la transcription in vitro, afin de produire des écoulements d'ARN à partir des extrémités des amplicons.
Patent CA-2493360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GHAVAM AMIR
IPC: B63H9/10
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for reefing the sail on a sailing craft. The mechanism used in this apparatus is similar to the opening and closing of oriental fans. The main elements of this apparatus are reefing lines, fairleads (fittings for guiding the lines), and battens. The invention can be used either in its basic form, or with a multi-level reefing system. The latter leads to a better hang of the sail. Compared to the common methods of reefing, this apparatus is easier and faster to setup and operate. It can be handled by one person; without the need to move on the sailing craft. Furthermore this invention facilitates transportation and storage of the sail. These properties make this invention especially practical for small vessels such as canoes and kayaks.
Patent CA-2499204-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical guide wire and process for production thereof
Inventor: YAMADA HIROSHI
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: A medical guide wire (1) produced by forming at least a fluororesin coating layer (13) on the surface of a metal wire (11), wherein a particulate materi al is present in the fluororesin coating layer (13) in a state covered with the coating layer and at least part of the particulate material forms projection s (14) on the surface. The invention provides a medical guide wire which can b e produced at a low production cost without adverse influence on the strengths and exhibits a low frictional resistance, and a process for the production thereof.
Patent CA-2499540-A1 (CA)
Title: Reduction de formation d'acrylamide dans un traitement alimentaire
Inventor: THOMASSEN TROND
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'un traitement acide de produits alimentaires contenant des carbohydrates, avant l'étape de cuisson, par torréfaction, friture, grillade, ou cuisson au four, ce qui permet de réduire la teneur en acrylamide du produit cuisiné.
Patent CA-2499833-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAECHELE BRUNO
IPC: F04C2/08
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne une pompe à vis sans fin excentrique ou un moteur à vis sans fin excentrique comprenant un stator dans lequel les dents faisant saillie vers l'intérieur ainsi que les interstices se trouvant entre ces dents sont pourvus d'une structure supplémentaire de type rainures et nervures, ce qui permet de réduire les frottements entre le stator et le rotor car la force de pression peut être réduite tandis que l'effet étanchéifiant demeure constant, ou la surface de contact est réduite tandis que la force de pression augmente.
Patent CA-2502822-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE CIECHI PAMELA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A high throughput RNA laboratory protocol is provided for the extraction and maintenance of a sufficient quantity of high quality RNA during sample preparation in order to analyze several genes at a time with assistance of computer analysis. The subject invention includes a method for analyzing RNA  comprising the steps of extracting RNA from a complex biological construct in sufficient quantities to provide accurate RNA data, transferring RNA to an apparatus that maintains the RNA and necessary reagents at a temperature of between about 0 to 10~ C, and analyzing RNA with a computer generated mathematical analysis of the data to access the presence of RNA and ultimately test the efficacy of a drug.
Patent CA-2506253-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TORRINI ANTONIO
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne une architecture de communication sans fil à accès multiple assurant des communications simultanées sélectives avec des dispositifs sans fil situés dans différentes sections d'une zone spatiale autour d'un appareil de communication, ces sections étant appelées "secteurs". L'invention inclut des communications entre des dispositifs sans fil dans un seul secteur, entre des dispositifs sans fil dans des secteurs différents et entre des dispositifs sans fil et un réseau câblé ou un réseau d'amenée sans fil. L'architecture de communication sans fil comprend deux ou plusieurs systèmes d'antenne sans fil qui sont tous conçus pour assurer des communications avec des dispositifs sans fil situés dans un secteur particulier. Chaque système d'antenne sans fil est en outre conçu pour déterminer si des signaux sont communiqués sur une voie de communication avant une émission sur cette voie de communication. L'invention peut être mise en oeuvre, par exemple, au moyen d'un mécanisme de détection de porteuse ou de détection d'énergie.
Patent CA-2507471-A1 (CA)
Title: Photosensitive resin composition comprising a halogen-free colorant
Inventor: ADAM JEAN-MARIE
IPC: H05K3/28
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition comprisi ng a) as a component (A) a green colorant of the formula (I) in which the rings A, B, C and D are substituted by hydroxy or by moiety wherein R, is hydrogen or C1,-C4.-Alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or C1,-C4-Alkyl, n is 0, 1, 2 or 3 and the ring E is unsubstituted or substituted by C1,-C6alkyl, C1,C6alkoxy, hydroxy, NHCOR3,NHSO2,R4 or SO2NHR5, wherein R3, is C1,-C4,-Alkyl or phenyl, R4, is C 1- C4-Alkyl or phenyl and R5 is C1,-C4-Alkyl or phenyl, b) as a component (B) a n alkali soluble oligomer or polymer (reactive or unreactive), c) as a compone nt (C) a polymerizable monomer, d) as a component (D) a photoinitiator, e) as a component (E) an epoxy compound, and also, if desired, f) as a component (F) further additives, used as solder resist, etching resist or plating resist i n the manufacture of printed circuit boards.
Patent CA-2509064-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-station block-texture modifying system and block spacer
Inventor: CORREIA HORACIO
IPC: B28B11/08
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a block-texture-modifying apparatus for modifying the surface texture of blocks. The apparatus comprises a support for supporting blocks thereon, a multi-station block-texture modifier for engaging blocks on the support, and a translational displacer for imparting translational displacement between blocks on the support and the multi-station block-texture-modifier. The multi-station block-texture modifier comprises a pressure-applying station for applying a sustained pressure to blocks engaged thereby, and an impacting station for applying interrupted impact on blocks engaged thereby. The multi-station block-texture modifier modifies the surface texture of blocks on said support during said translational displacement. Also disclosed herein is a method for modifying the surface texture of blocks.
Patent CA-2511759-A1 (CA)
Title: Drug delivery balloon catheter
Inventor: FARNAN ROBERT
IPC: A61M29/02
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for delivering a drug to a selected site in the vascular system of a patient. More specifically, the apparatus is a balloon catheter (10) comprising an expandable balloon (18) with a pouch (26) around at least a portion of the balloon. When the balloon is not expanded, an agent can be located in the area between the pouch and the balloon. The agent is released through the pouch when the balloon is expanded.
Patent CA-2514537-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BELL LAURENCE D
IPC: A23L3/3445
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel method for the storage, transport and packaging of perishables. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel method to extend the freshness of foods, especially fresh cut produce (such as low acid fruit), by surrounding the food for a controlled time period with CO2 or other antimicrobial gas or vapor levels well in excess of the maximum levels widely accepted by those skilled in the art to be permanently damaging to the food's characteristic flavor, color, odor or texture.