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Patent CA-2611947-A1 (CA)
Title: Hearing aid with enhanced high frequency reproduction and method for processing an audio signal
Inventor: KLINKBY KRISTIAN TJALFE
IPC: G10L21/0364
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A hearing aid (50) comprises means (55, 56, 57, 58) for reproducing frequencies above the upper frequency limit of a hearing impaired user. The hearing aid (50) according to the invention comprises means (55, 57) for transposing higher bands of frequencies from outside the upper frequency limit of a hearing impaired user down in frequency based on a detected frequency in order to coincide with a lower band of frequencies within the frequency range perceivable by the hearing impaired user. The transposing means (55, 57) comprise an adaptive notch filter (15) for detecting a dominant frequency in the lower band of frequencies, adaptation means (16) controlled by the adaptive notch filter (15), an oscillator (3) controlled by the adaptation means (16), and a multiplier (4) for performing the actual frequency transporting of the signal.
Patent CA-2613548-A1 (CA)
Title: Repair of tympanic membrane using placenta derived collagen biofabric
Inventor: BOURKE SHARON L
IPC: A61L31/04
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of repairing a tympanic membrane deformity, such as a tympanic membrane perforation, commonly referred to as tympanoplasty or myringoplasty, using a collagen biofabric. The collagen biofabric is preferably laminated. The invention further provides kits comprising one or more pieces of collagen biofabric, for example laminated collagen biofabric, for the repair of a tympanic membrane.
Patent CA-2614237-A1 (CA)
Title: Transition metal compounds having a cyclic phosphorus-containing ligand and a cyclic organic ligand for use in metathesis reactions
Inventor: KARCH RALF WILHELM
IPC: C07F15/00
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a compound in the form of a transition metal compound including a transition metal, a phosphorus containing ligand, and a cyclic organic ligand. The phosphorus containing ligand is a heterocyclic organic compound with a ligating phosphorus atom which ligates with the transition metal, and which ligating phosphorus atom is an atom in the heterocyclic ring structure of the heterocyclic organic compound. The cyclic organic ligand is a cyclic organic compound with a ligating carbon atom in the cyclic ring structure of the cyclic organic compound which ligates with the transition metal by means of a double bound.  The invention also relates to a method preparing such a compound and a metathesis reaction wherein such a compound is used as a catalyst.
Patent CA-2614334-A1 (CA)
Title: Crystalline forms of 4-methyl-n-[3-(4-methyl-imidazol-1-yl)-5-trifluoromethyl-phenyl]-3-(4-pyridin-3-yl-pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-benzamide
Inventor: MANLEY PAUL W
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: The invention provides crystalline forms of 4-methyl-N-[3-(4-methyl-imidazol-1-yl)-5-trifluoromethyl-phenyl]-3-(4-pyridine-3-yl-pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-benzamide of the formula (see above formula) The crystalline forms of the invention are useful in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions.
Patent CA-2614870-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrolysis system
Inventor: CLARK ALLAN
IPC: F27B7/24
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A system (10) for pyrolysing material comprises a stationary inlet stage (20), a rotary kiln (60) and a stationary outlet stage (70), with a rotary joint mechanism (30, 80) provided between the inlet stage (20) and the rotary kiln and/or between the rotary kiln and the outlet stage (70). The rotary joint mechanism (30, 80) comprises a face seal between a rotating surface (66) of a first seal member (65, 85) fixed to the kiln (60) and a stationary surface (26) of a second seal member (25, 82) fixed to the respective stage (20, 70).
Patent CA-2615390-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAF PATRICK
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: A system and method for substantially immediate issuance of transaction cards includes at least one unassigned transaction card including a storage medium having a card number encoded thereupon. The system also includes a computing system configured to receive application information from an applicant that has been provided said unassigned transaction card, and to activate the unassigned transaction card so that access to monetary funds is extended to the applicant through said unassigned transaction card, upon an evaluation of said application information indicating that the applicant has been approved for access to the monetary funds. The unassigned transaction card bears no visible marking presenting information concerning the applicant and encodes no information concerning said applicant upon the storage medium of said unassigned transaction card.
Patent CA-2619367-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ISHIBASHI MASAKI
IPC: A61K31/22
Filed: 2008-01-29
Abstract: Provided for use in medical care settings is a gel preparation for oral administration to patients with hyperlipemia or hypercholesterolemia, wherein the ingestibility of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a statin-series compound, has been improved in dosage forms of tablets, granules and liquids. A pharmaceutical composition in a gel form, comprising an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a gelling agent, a polymer compound, a buffering agent, a preservative, a sweetening agent, a base and water, wherein the bad tastes of the statin-series compound are disguised, syneresis during storage is less likely, form retention is good, removal from containers is easy, and the ingestibility has been improved.
Patent CA-2620557-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOPE STALE
IPC: F15B13/044
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: An actuator device (1) comprising an actuator housing (2), a driving motor (4) attached to the actuator housing (2), which driving motor (4) is provided with a motor spindle (28), the motor spindle (28) being displaceably engaged with an actuator spindle (6) via a nut (38), and where an auxiliary frame (8) which can be displaced relative to the actuator spindle (6) and biased by use of the driving motor (4), and which can be releasably coupled to the actuator housing (2), is arranged to displace the actuator spindle (6) independently of the motor (4), and where the nut (38) is releasable coupled to the actuator spindle (6), thereby being arranged to bias the auxiliary frame (8) while disengaged from the actuator spindle (6).
Patent CA-2621391-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible graphite flooring heat spreader
Inventor: NORLEY JULIAN
IPC: F24D5/10
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: A floor heating system (100) includes a flooring substrate (112) having a heating or cooling element (114) in heat transfer relationship therewith. A  heat spreader (116) is in heat transfer relationship with the flooring substrate (112). The heat spreader (116) includes a layer of flexible graphite material. A floor covering (118) overlies the layer of flexible graphite material. Temperature variations across an exposed surface of the floor covering (118) are reduced by the presence of the flexible graphite heat spreader (116), thus providing an improved and more uniform heating to the floor and to the room with which the floor is associated.
Patent CA-2622670-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulphonylpyrrole hydrochloride salts as histone deacetylases inhibitors
Inventor: BECKERS THOMAS
IPC: C07D207/48
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: Compounds of formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 have the meanings indicated in the description, as well as salts thereof are novel effective HDAC inhibitors. In more detail, this invention refers to salts of a compound selected from (E)-(E)-N-hydroxy-3-(1-[4-(([2-(1H-indol-2yl)-ethyl]-methyl-amino)-methyl)-benzene sulfonyl]-1H-pyrrol-3-yl)-acrylamide, (E)-3-[1-(4-dimetylaminomethyl-benzenesulfonyl)-1H-pyrrol-3-yl]-N-hydroxy-acrylamide, and (E)-N-hydroxy-3-[1-(5-pyridin-2-yl-thiophene-2-sulfonyl)-1H-pyrrol-3-yl]-acrylamide with hydrochloric acid, their hydrates and to crystalline forms of these salts and hydrates.
Patent CA-2627582-A1 (CA)
Title: Spearhead assembly
Inventor: MCLEOD GAVIN
IPC: E21B23/14
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A spearhead assembly (10) comprises a base (12) having an outer surface (14), a slot (16), a spear point (18) and a guard (20). The slot (16) is formed in the base (12) and has an opening (22) that opens onto the outer surface (14).  A proximal end of the spear point (18) is located in the slot (16) and pivotally coupled about a pivot axis (26) to the base (12). The spear point (18) can pivot about axis (26) between two positions that are angularly spaced by 180~. The guard (20) is coupled to the proximal end of the spear point (18) and configured to at least partially occupy the opening (22) when the spear point is in a location at or between the two spaced apart positions. The guard (20) acts to minimise the risk of an operator's hand or glove worn by the operator from being pinched or caught in the slot (16) between the spear point (18) and base (12) as the spear point (18) is pivoted between the two positions.
Patent CA-2629416-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAWANISHI SHOZO
IPC: G01G19/387
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A combined weigher includes: a first combined weighing unit having a left inner shoot (6a), an outer shoot (7a), centralized hoppers (8a, 9a), a measuring hopper (4) and a memory hopper (5) which are arranged above the left shoots (6a, 7a); a second combined weighing unit having a right inner shoot (6b), an outer shoot (7b), centralized hoppers (8b, 9b), a measuring hopper (4) and a memory hopper (5) which are arranged above the right shoots (6b, 7b), and a control unit (20) for controlling the entire device. The control unit (20) performs a combination process for each combined weighing unit. In each combined weighting unit, each time a combination process is performed, the discharge direction of the measuring hopper (4) and the memory hopper (5) belonging to the discharge combination is alternately switched between the inner direction and the outer direction to discharge material to be weighed.  In accordance with this, material to be weighted is alternately discharged from the two centralized hoppers.
Patent CA-2634583-A1 (CA)
Title: Determination de l'emplacement de perturbations dans un systeme de distribution d'energie sur base des reponses en frequence du systeme
Inventor: ZHONG ZHIAN
IPC: H02J3/12
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de détection et de localisation d'une perturbation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, qui comprend une série d'enregistreurs de perturbations en fréquence (FDR) qui prennent des mesures du réseau de distribution d'énergie en des points dispersés du réseau de distribution d'énergie, un système de gestion des informations configuré pour recevoir des données des séries de FDR et analyser les données reçues et un réseau de communication qui relie les séries de FDR et le système de gestion des informations. Le système de gestion des informations est configuré pour examiner des ordres et des motifs de réception des modifications de fréquence des FDR dans les données provoquées par la perturbation et pour trianguler l'emplacement de la perturbation sur base des ordres et des motifs de réception des modifications de fréquence. Des exemples de procédé de détection et de localisation de perturbations sont également décrits.
Patent CA-2637715-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid pressure powered apparatus
Inventor: LAUDER ARTHUR W
IPC: F03C1/08
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A fluid pressure powered apparatus comprises a double-acting member, a first pilot valve, a second pilot valve, and a switchable valve is disclosed. The double-acting member is operable between a first stroke end and a second stroke end by fluid pressure from th e switchable valve. The first and second pilot valves are configured to establish a biasi ng fluid pressure to first and second bias surfaces, respectively, of the switchable valve. The first and second pilot valves are actuatable by the double-acting member when at the first and seco nd stroke ends, respectively, to reduce the biasing fluid pressure on the first bias surface . In operation, the reduction of biasing fluid pressure on either the first bias surface or the second bias surface, respectively, triggers the switchable valve to switch between a first stroke position and a second stroke position, respectively. A method of reciprocating a fluid pressure powered apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2639760-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WIEDNER CHRISTOPH
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: A profile formed of a strip-shaped rolling stock and including at least one thickness-reduced section (16) having a thickness (D) that is smaller than the initial material thickness (W) of the rolling stock, at least one bend (17;  18), and at least one thickened region (21, 22) provided in a region of the at least one bend (17, 18) and having a material thickness (H) greater than the initial material thickness (W) of the rolling stock the profile (11) is formed of.
Patent CA-2640634-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MBACHU REGINALD A
IPC: G01B15/00
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: Process and apparatus for non-invasive measuring of binder mix loading of glass fibers for monitoring production of construction insulation product, such as roofing and wall insulation. Visible (VIS) and near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is used on a static or moving support substrate, and is advantageous when utilized in an on-line production processing following binder mix loading of fibers and prior to curing treatment of binder mix and fibers. The blend is then conveyed to and through curing treatment to form insulation product, then exposed to VIS-NIR radiant energy and a sensor collects resulting data for absorption following penetration of the VIS-NIR  radiant energy. The spectrophotometer is calibrated to facilitate accuracy;  and, can be used to verify loading following during. The amount of binder mix, in the binder mix/fiber blend, is adjusted if the blend is outside of desired loading specifications.
Patent CA-2642693-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for removal of nucleic acid-protecting group
Inventor: MASUDA HIROFUMI
IPC: C07H19/067
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: The object is to provide, in a ribonucleic acid derivative having a substituent represented by the formula (I) which protects a 2'-hydroxyl group in the ribose moiety and silicon protecting groups which protect a 3'-hydroxyl group and a 5'-hydroxyl group in the ribose moiety, a method for removal of the silicon protecting groups from the derivative at low cost, on a large scale, and with good efficiency. (I) wherein WG1 represents an electron-withdrawing group. The method comprises reacting a ribonucleic acid derivative represented by the general formula (1) with a salt between a tertiary amine represented by the general formula (2) and hydrofluoric acid or a mixture of the tertiary amine and hydrofluoric acid to remove silicon protecting groups which protect a 3'-hydroxyl group and a 5'-hydroxyl group in the ribose moiety of the ribonucleic acid derivative, thereby producing a ribonucleic acid derivative represented by the general formula (3).
Patent CA-2642725-A1 (CA)
Title: Paint roller tray having two roll surfaces
Inventor: CORNELISSEN RUDOLPHUS JOHANNES
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A paint roller tray (1) has a bottom (3) with two upright side walls (5, 7), a front wall (9) and a rear wall (11) along its periphery. The front wall (9) slopes forward and is provided with ribs (13) on the inner side making it a surface for rolling paint off a roller. The bottom (3), furthermore, has a front bottom section (3) a and a rear bottom section (3b) as well as a middle section connecting the two. The front bottom section (3) a of the paint roller tray is deeper than the rear bottom section (3b). The rear bottom section is also provided with ribs (15) and is an additional surface for rolling paint off a roller.
Patent CA-2644563-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACAULAY EWAN
IPC: A61M5/42
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a needle guidance apparatus. The needle guidance apparatus comprises a needle guide (10) configured for location in relation to a site on the human or animal body. The needle guidance apparatus is also configured to cooperate with a needle such that the needle is moveable at a predetermined angle in relation to the needle guide (10).
Patent CA-2644587-A1 (CA)
Title: Transfer case with torque limiting clutch assembly
Inventor: BOWEN THOMAS C
IPC: F16H35/10
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: A power transfer unit (20) is provided with a torque limiting coupling (168) that limits the amount of torque that can be transferred to the driveline components when torque peaks occur while torque is transferred to the non-slipping wheels. The torque limiting coupling (168) includes an engagement member (170) disposed between an input (206, 208) from a driving member (104) and an output (200, 202) to a driven member (30). The engagement member is located radially between and provides a frictional engagement between the input (206, 208) and the output (200, 202). The engagement member (170) is capable of slipping under heavy torque loads in order to protect the driveline components.
Patent CA-2645585-A1 (CA)
Title: Frozen confections
Inventor: WIX LOYD
IPC: A23G9/32
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: A frozen confection is provided, having a pH of from 4.7 to 5.5 and comprising (by weight of the confection): 10 to 35% sweeteners; 0.6 to 3% of a buffer at most 2%  protein; and at most 2% fat. A process for making the frozen confection is also provided.
Patent CA-2645876-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'HARA JEFFREY
IPC: B65D81/02
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A packaging container (10) has an integral handle (12). The container is formed from a preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section having a main body portion with a generally flat bottom wall (16) and upstanding, opposing sidewalls (18). The unit is foldable at at least two regions to form a base channel (32) and opposing side channels (34) of a protective package for an item. Hand openings (24) are formed in the bottom wall (16) of the opposing side channels (34) configured for a user to insert a hand for use as the handle (12) for the packaging container.
Patent CA-2646873-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method of providing discreet comments in a message
Inventor: WOLFE GLENDA
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: This disclosure provides a technique for allowing the sender of an electronic message to create a discreet comment electronic message to at least one discreet recipient. The discreet recipient may be a blind copy recipient. The discreet message consists of a discreet comment section specifically address to one or more designated recipients. To create a discreet comment message, a sender would select a discreet recipient.  A  discreet comment is then inserted. An association is made to link the discreet recipient with a designated discreet comment. The discreet comment is appended to the electronic message upon sending.
Patent CA-2647572-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic use of whey protein micelles
Inventor: BOVETTO LIONEL JEAN RENE
IPC: A61K8/64
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to the topical application of protein micelles, such as whey protein or casein micelles. It further relates to a cosmetic composition obtainable by the process comprising the steps of -. a . Producing whey protein micelles or aggregates thereof and b. Incorporating said micelles or aggregates thereof into a composition. It also relates to the use of whey protein micelles or aggregates thereof as cosmetic agent. It also relates to the use of protein micelles, especially whey protein micelles or aggregates thereof as abrasive medium.
Patent CA-2648261-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEDUTO NICOLANGELO
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition à base de matrice polyamide comprenant des charges électriquement conductrices. La mise en forme de cette composition permet d'obtenir des articles plastiques tels que par exemple des pièces de carrosserie dans le domaine de l'automobile, ayant une bonne capacité à être peints par un procédé de déposition électrostatique de la peinture.
Patent CA-2652953-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WETTEMANN THOMAS
IPC: F04D29/54
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a guide vane arrangement (1) for deviating the flow in the by-pass flow channel (2) of a driving mechanism (3), said arrangement comprising an outer ring (4) and an inner ring (5) and essentially radially arranged guide vanes (6) therebetween. The outer ring (4) comprises elements (7) for connecting to an outer structure (8) of the driving mechanism, and the inner ring (5) comprises elements (9) for connecting to an inner structure (10) of the driving mechanism, a plurality of segments (11) being provided to this end. In order to create a guide vane arrangement (1) which is sufficiently stable and has optimum aerodynamic properties, each segment (11) is formed, as a single component, from at least one guide vane (6) with a part (12) of the outer ring (4) comprising at least two flanges (14) for fixing to the outer driving mechanism structure (8), and a part (13) of the inner ring (5) comprising at least two flanges (15) for fixing to the inner driving mechanism structure (10), preferably from a fibre-reinforced plastic composite material, preferably according to RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) methods.
Patent CA-2654335-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOOTH JOHN PETER
IPC: B21C37/12
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a tubular member (10) and method of forming the same in which the tubular member (10) comprises one or more strips of self overlapping helically wound material (12) having corrugations with radially adjacent curves sharing the same origin of bend radius O formed therein and including a step portion or depression (22) which allows the edges (14), (16) of each strip to lie within the profile of the combined strips. The structure is manufactured by helically winding said strip (12) in self overlapping manner such as to cause the edges (14), (16) to sit within the depression (22) whilst providing a multi-layer structure.
Patent CA-2655343-A1 (CA)
Title: Tamper resistant assembly for an electrical receptacle
Inventor: MARCHETTI MICHAEL J
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: A tamper resistant assembly provides tamper resistance to an electrical receptacle. The tamper resistant assembly includes a base member having first and second grooves. Each groove has a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion. The first portion is substantially perpendicular to a rear wall of the member and the second portion forms an angle with the first portion. A shutter member is slidably and pivotally connected to the base member for movement between open and closed positions. First and second protrusions extend outwardly from the shutter member and are slidably and pivotally received in the first and second grooves, respectively, in the base member. The first and second protrusions are disposed in the first portions of the grooves when the shutter member is in the closed position and prevent lateral sliding movement of the shutter member to prevent insertion of a foreign object past the shutter member, and in the second portions when the shutter member is in the open position by allowing lateral sliding of the shutter member. The first portions prevent lateral movement of the shutter member and allow pivoting movement of the shutter member to positions preventing insertion of a foreign object past the shutter member.
Patent CA-2656244-A1 (CA)
Title: Degradable chewing gum
Inventor: SLATER NIGEL KENNETH HARRY
IPC: A23G4/08
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: The present invention provides gum base compositions and chewing gum compositions having non stick or reduced-stick properties and/or increased degradability. Methods of preparing the gum base and chewing gum compositions, as well as methods of use, are provided. The figure illustrates a carbonate-based chewing gum base containing a GANTREZ ® copolymer after exposure to environmental factors (i.e. weather condition).