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Patent CA-2595453-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VALLAPUZHA SUBRAMANIAN
IPC: F16L55/26
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un robot plate-forme mobile d'inspection autonome qui est utilisé pour l'inspection d'une canalisation ou d'un réseau de canalisations. Le robot comprend un dispositif de locomotion qui permet au dispositif de progresser de façon autonome dans la canalisation et de suivre précisément sa pose et son odométrie au cours du déplacement. Dans le même temps, des données d'image sont capturées de façon autonome afin de détailler les parties intérieures de la canalisation. Des images sont prises à intervalles périodiques à l'aide d'un objectif grand angulaire, et des images vidéo supplémentaires peuvent être capturées à des emplacements d'intérêt. Soit à bord soit hors du dispositif, la déformation de chaque image capturée est annulée (si nécessaire) et chaque image est combinée à des images de sections de canalisations adjacentes afin de créer une image complète des éléments intérieurs de la canalisation inspectée. Parmi les éléments optionnels que comprend le robot, on trouve des capteurs et des dispositifs de mesure supplémentaires, divers systèmes de communication pour communiquer avec un noeud d'extrémité ou avec la surface, et/ou un logiciel de compression d'images.
Patent CA-2596215-A1 (CA)
Title: Nebulizer formulation of levalbuterol and ipratropium
Inventor: TASKO PETER ERNEST
IPC: A61K31/37
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A nebulizer formulation contains levalbuterol and ipratropium in about 2ml or less of saline and is used for treatment of COPD and asthma and other airways diseases and disorders with increased patient compliance.
Patent CA-2597684-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILL ROBERT
IPC: G05B19/00
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a universal key that enables a user to have access to any type of secured portal, both physical and electronic, in a wireless, hands-free, distance-independent manner without requiring contact or line of sight access between the key and the secured portal. The universal key is not distance-dependent, and each secured portal can be provided with its own prescribed activation range, if desired. Some portals may be provided with long range activation, such as 50 feet, while other portals may be provided with short range activation of a few feet or less. The type of portal being secured and the range of activation may be selected by the user and is not limited by the universal key. In addition, the universal key will provide access to the secured portals in a hands-free fashion so that the user need not push any buttons or take any other action in order to obtain access to the portal. The user need only carry the universal key somewhere on their person in order to access the portal.
Patent CA-2602716-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ISHIHARA AKANE
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A therapeutic agent for a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease comprising a melanin-concentrating hormone receptor antagonist as an active ingredient, which is developed based on a novel mechanism of action that a melanin-concentrating hormone receptor is involved in non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases. A method for screening a drug candidate compound for the treatment or prevention of a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by utilizing the mechanism.
Patent CA-2604770-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for carefully producing ultrafine particle suspensions and ultrafine particles and use thereof
Inventor: LEMKE ANDREAS
IPC: C09K23/42
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a multistage process in order to produce, in a very effective and careful manner, particles having an average particle size of 50 nm to 1000 nm, during which the solid substance (active substance) is dissolved in a solvent, and this liquid containing the solid substance (active substance) in dissolved form is then rapidly frozen. The solvent(s) used are removed from the obtained frozen matrix optionally during a (freeze)-drying process (lyophilization) or the frozen matrix is subjected to a direct subsequent processing. The solid matrix is dispersed in an outer phase and the resulting dispersion is then immediately subjected to high shear and/or cavitation forces. The forces used lead to a stabilization or reduction in size of the resulting particles on the nanometric scale.
Patent CA-2605542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAVARES GARY G
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: Golf clubs and/or golf club heads include a club head body defining an interior chamber, structure for engaging a shaft with the body, and/or a shaft engaged with the body. The club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.5 inches and an overall breadth of at least 4.2 inches. In other examples, the club head body may have an overall length of at least 4.6 inches and a ration of the overall breadth dimension to the overall length dimension of 1 or less. If desired, the ratio of the head breadth to head length dimensions may be in a range from at least 0.94 to 1 or less.
Patent CA-2605645-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating loud packets to estimate path loss
Inventor: ROY VINCENT
IPC: H04B15/00
Filed: 2006-04-17
Abstract: In a wireless communication system, (e.g., a wireless local area network (WLAN)), including a plurality of wireless transmit/receive units (WTRUs) and a coordinating node, (e.g., an access point (AP)), path loss is estimated by transmitting a loud packet from a first one of the WTRUs to a second one of the WTRUs. The coordinating node transmits a loud packet generation request message. A first one of the WTRUs receives the loud packet generation request message and transmits at least one loud packet at a transmission power specified by the loud packet generation request message. Optionally, the first WTRU transmits a loud packet generation response message. A second one of the WTRUs receives the loud packet and determines a path loss between the first WTRU and the second WTRU by subtracting the signal strength of the loud packet from the determined transmission power of the loud packet.
Patent CA-2606830-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluorescent light immunity through synchronous sampling
Inventor: MERRITT DAVID E
IPC: G08B13/181
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: A system and method for reducing interference caused by fluorescent light on alarm system components using synchronous sampling is provided. The system incorporates a detector for detecting the line frequency of a power line and synchronizes the security system to the detected line frequency. The detector employed may be a light emitting diode configured as a photodetector, an antenna tuned for frequencies near 55 Hz, or a filter connected to an output of a Microwave channel.
Patent CA-2607226-A1 (CA)
Title: Gabaergic agents to treat memory deficits
Inventor: HAN DONGMEI
IPC: A61K31/5517
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: The present invention provides molecules and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of memory deficit related conditions and/or enhancement of cognizance. In a preferred embodiment, the invention includes compounds, salts and prodrugs thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of these conditions.
Patent CA-2608208-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEERS ANNEMARIE ELISA WILHELMI
IPC: C11C3/12
Filed: 2006-05-01
Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the hydrogenation of unsaturated triglycerides in the presence of a supported precious metal catalyst and hydrogen, in which process a precious metal catalyst is used, comprising an aggregate of solid support, precious metal nano particles and polymer.
Patent CA-2608996-A1 (CA)
Title: Hemostasis flushing device
Inventor: SURTI VIHAR C
IPC: A61B1/12
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A hemostasis flushing device (10) includes a main body (20) having a proximal end (24) and a distal end (22) wherein a lumen (70) extends between the proximal end and the distal end of the main body. A flush port (30) is disposed between the proximal end and the distal end of the main body for passing fluid into or out of the main body. An access port (60) is disposed along the proximal end of the main body for receiving an inserted elongate medical device (100). An attachment port (40) is disposed on the distal end of the main body for allowing a hemostasis flushing device (10) to be connected to an endoscope (200). The attachment port may also include an annular tip (50), wherein the annular tip provides an opening for the elongate medical device to extend into the accessory channel (204) of the endoscope.
Patent CA-2611126-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de traitement de gaz pour l'oxydation catalytique du monoxyde de carbone et des hydrocarbures utilisant une composition a base d'un metal et d'une zircone comprenant de lasilice
Inventor: HUANG AIMIN
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement de gaz, notamment de gaz d'échappement d'un moteur à combustion interne, pour l'oxydation catalytique du monoxyde de carbone et des hydrocarbures qui y sont contenus, en milieu riche en oxygène, qui est caractérisé en ce qu'on utilise comme catalyseur une composition à base d'un métal catalyseur d'oxydation, comme le platine, et d'une zircone comprenant de la silice. Le procédé s'applique tout particulièrement au traitement de gaz d'échappement de moteur de type diesel ou de type essence fonctionnant en mélange pauvre.
Patent CA-2613016-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCLAIN ANTHONY WAYLAN
IPC: F04B53/10
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: A fluid end assembly for a high pressure pump receives a fluid from a fluid supply manifold and supplies the fluid to an outlet manifold. The assembly includes a housing with a removable suction module. The housing has a plunger bore to receive a reciprocating plunger, a suction passage intersects said plunger bore and a discharge passage intersects both said plunger bore and said suction passage.
Patent CA-2623235-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EVERMAN MICHAEL R
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A sample processing system that may be configured to achieve parallel or coincidental sample processing such as histochemical processing may involve a plurality of samples arranged for coincidental movement perhaps by use of angular microscopic slide movements to cause processing activity that may include repeated elimination and reapplication of a fluidic substance perhaps through the action of capillary motion in order to refresh a microenvironment adjacent to a sample such as a biopsy or other such sample. Snap in antibody and other substances may be included to ease operator actions and to permit location specific substance applications perhaps by including single container multiple chamber multiple fluidic substance magazines, linearly disposed multiple substance source, and primary antibody cartridges. Through refreshing of a microenvironment, depletion of the microenvironment is avoided and the time necessary for slide processing may be dramatically shortened from a more common 60 to 120 minutes to perhaps less than 15 minutes so as to permit use of such a system in an intraoperative or surgical environment such as recommended by the College of American Pathologists intraoperative guidelines or the like. Patients may thus avoid a need to be subjected to an additional surgical procedure when lab results become available to see if tumors or the like were fully removed in a prior procedure.
Patent CA-2624256-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for a promotional couponing system
Inventor: HILBERT JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-10-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the creation and management of promotional coupons are provided. Promotional coupon templates are written in a template definition language and promotions, promotional campaigns, and triggers for the generation and issuance of promotional coupons based on the promotional coupon templates are defined. The promotional coupons may be printed either in real time, based on a predetermined date and/or time, or based on other triggers by a printer. Furthermore, the method and apparatus facilitate management of the redemption of promotional coupons for use in a gaming, vending, or other business environment. The system uses a host system and a graphical front-end. The system further includes at least one printer and may include routing devices. The system may interface with other systems such as a point of sale system or slot accounting system.
Patent CA-2625475-A1 (CA)
Title: Iv catheter with in-line valve and methods related thereto
Inventor: BELLEY RICHARD A
IPC: A61M5/178
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: Featured is a vascular access device such as an IV catheter device including a housing, a tubular member and a seal member, and a securing mechanism. The housing includes a proximal and distal portion and a chamber that extends between the proximal and distal portions. The tubular member is coupled to the housing distal portion so it is fluidly coupled to the chamber. The seal member is disposed within the chamber and the securing mechanism secures the seal member distal end to the housing proximal portion so the seal member is sealingly and compressibly retained between a chamber proximal end and the securing mechanism. Such a seal member also is constituted so a portion of the seal member moves axially responsive to an axial force applied to the proximal end.
Patent CA-2626526-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SETLAK DALE R
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: A finger sensor may include a finger sensing integrated circuit (IC) having a finger sensing area and at least one bond pad adjacent thereto, and a flexible circuit coupled to the IC finger sensor. The flexible circuit may include a flexible layer covering both the finger sensing area and the at least one bond pad, and at least one conductive trace carried by the flexible layer and coupled to the at least one bond pad. The flexible layer may permit finger sensing therethrough. The flexible circuit may include at least one connector portion extending beyond the finger sensing area and the at least one bond pad. For example, the connector portion may include a tab connector portion and/or a ball grid array connector portion. A fill material, such as an epoxy, may be provided between the IC finger sensor and the flexible circuit.
Patent CA-2627332-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOLE DOUGLAS R
IPC: F16L23/00
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe elements in end to end relation is disclosed. The coupling includes interconnectable coupling segments having connection members at opposite ends. The connection members are tightenable for drawing the segments toward one another and into engagement with the pipe elements. Each segment has a concavity positioned between inwardly projecting arcuate surfaces that engage grooves in the pipe elements. The concavities house a sealing member that extends circumferentially around the pipe elements.  Angularly oriented surfaces are positioned adjacent to the connection members.  The surfaces on facing segments engage one another and cause the segments to rotate in opposite directions about an axis perpendicular to the pipe elements. The concavities are angularly oriented with respect to the axis so that when the segments rotate, the cavities receive the sealing member without distorting it. A method of joining pipe elements end to end is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2627350-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatic sealing arrangement for weigh scale for food processing apparatus
Inventor: HANSON DAVID
IPC: B26D7/30
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A sealing arrangement is provided for a product weigh scale for a food processing apparatus the weigh scale including a support for supporting a product, a member that carries the support, and a weight sensor that senses vertical load on the member. The sealing arrangement includes a seal surrounding the member beneath the support, the seal having a first sealing surface configured to be sealed against a cabinet, and a second sealing surface. The seal is movable between an inactive position wherein the second sealing surface is out of contact with the support and a sealing position wherein the second sealing surface seals against the support. The seal includes a stationary part having the first sealing surface and a sliding part having the second sealing surface.
Patent CA-2629296-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for system identification
Inventor: DANIELSON J D SHELDON
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for system identification operate by computing phase and amplitude using linear filters. By digitally processing the linearly filtered signals or data, the phase and amplitude based on measurements of the input and output of a system, are determined.
Patent CA-2629336-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHETT MICHAEL ENRICO
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: useful in the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Patent CA-2630926-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds for the inhibition of apoptosis
Inventor: PEREZ PAYA ENRIQUE
IPC: C07K5/083
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) as well as to drug conjugates based on compounds of formula (I) acting as apoptosis inhibitors, as well as to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine.
Patent CA-2630980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUGGIERO ERIC JOHN
IPC: F04D29/08
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: A rotary machine (10) includes a machine rotor (12), a bearing (15) coupled to the machine rotor (12), a machine stator (14), and a sealing device (16) disposed between the machine rotor (12) and the machine stator (14). The sealing device (16) includes a dry gas seal (18, 20) and first and second seals (26, 42) disposed between the dry gas seal (18, 20) and the bearing (15). One or both of the first and second seals (26, 42) includes a brush seal or more specifically a brush seal including a plurality of non--metallic fibers (28).
Patent CA-2634160-A1 (CA)
Title: Disintegrating loadable tablets
Inventor: HOLM PER
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A disintegrating loadable tablet product in compressed form comprising i) at least 60% w/w of a sorbent material having a specific surface area (BET surface area) of at least 50 m2/g as measured by gas adsorption or mixtures of such sorbent materials, and ii) a disintegrant or a mixture of disintegrants wherein the tablet in compressed form has a) a porosity of 45% v/v or more, b) a hardness of at least 20 Newton, and c) a loading capacity of at least 30% of a liquid. The tablet is suitable for the preparation of a tablet containing an active substance by e.g. immersing the tablet in a liquid containing the active substance. The invention thus provides a safe and reproducible new method of preparing pharmaceutical tablets.
Patent CA-2638247-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLOMBO DANIELE
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating velocity models for pre-stack depth migration ("PSDM"). Seismic, gravity and electromagnetic joint inversion input data are generated based on observed seismic, gravity and electromagnetic data (e.g., magnetotelluric and/or controlled source electromagnetic), and velocity, density and resistivity models. A joint inversion is performed to produce a multiparametric model that is a function of velocity, density and resistivity parameter distributions. The separate parameter distributions are extracted from the multiparametric model, and the extracted velocity model is used to perform a PSDM. A migration velocity analysis is performed on PSDM output to generate seismic image residuals. If the seismic image residuals meet predetermined quality objectives, the extracted velocity model is output as the final velocity model for PSDM. Otherwise, updated seismic, gravity and electromagnetic joint inversion input data are generated, and the process repeats in an iterative fashion until the seismic image residuals meet the predetermined quality objectives.
Patent CA-2638779-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of polysialic acid containing glyconjugates using a self-priming polysialyltransferase
Inventor: WAKARCHUK WARREN W
IPC: C12N15/54
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a fusion protein comprising a bifunctional sialytransferase and a poly-sialytransferase and methods to use the fusion proteins for production of poly-sialylated end products, e.g. oligosaccharides and glycoproteins.
Patent CA-2639267-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DENISON JOHN
IPC: E01C1/00
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: A system for merging traffic including a through lane for conveying traffic in a traffic flow direction, a merge lane for introducing additional traffic into the through lane, the merge lane including a parallel portion that is generally parallel to the through lane, and the merge lane including a merge portion, at least a downstream portion of the merge portion converging into the through lane, and a lane change inhibitor disposed between the through lane and the parallel portion of the merge lane prohibiting traffic from crossing laterally between the through lane and the parallel portion of the merge lane.
Patent CA-2639614-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRILLIOT WILLIAM L
IPC: A62B17/00
Filed: 2008-09-18
Abstract: A firefighter's coat including an outer shell and a liner. The outer shell has an inner surface, an outer surface, a front opening with a closure, and a downwardly extending rear tail. The liner has an outer surface facing the inner surface of the shell providing a barrier against the environment. The liner outer surface has a bottom edge loose from the outer shell inner surface to facilitate air circulation for drying when the coat is not in use, and a pocket is defined along the bottom of the outer shell tail and adapted to receive the rear of the liner bottom edge when the coat is in use. A releasable fastener is adapted to releasably secure the liner in the pocket.
Patent CA-2640593-A1 (CA)
Title: Telephonic voice message transmission control method
Inventor: FINNIGAN PAUL F
IPC: H04M3/38
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of controlling transmission of voice messages or information via telephonic voice message systems, which are sometimes referred to as Voice Mail systems. Users of the system selectively specify voice message transmission instructions for controlling transmission of voice messages directed to them. Upon receipt of a user's voice message address, the voice message system de-termines whether the destination voice message address has a specified voice message transmission instruction previously selected by the recipient and processes the voice message in accordance with the instruction.
Patent CA-2641422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOMO JAMES FRANCIS
IPC: H01H33/668
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A vacuum-type electrical switching apparatus (10) for high voltage electrical power. A vacuum pressure condition in a vacuum pressure space (21) surrounding electrical contact points (18) is monitored and movement of the contact points between open and closed positions is automatically prevented when the pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold in order to avoid destructive arcing between the points. A sensor (32) provides a vacuum signal (34) responsive to the vacuum pressure condition. A controller (36) automatically inhibits movements of the contact points when the vacuum signal indicates that the vacuum has degraded. A contactor (38) may be placed in series with power supply (28) and a solenoid (24) used to move the contact points, with the contactor being automatically opened by the controller in response to the degraded vacuum condition. An electromechanical opening inhibitor (74) may be energized by the controller to mechanically prevent the contact points from being moved in response to the degraded vacuum condition.