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Patent CA-2465664-A1 (CA)
Title: Process of producing expanded polypropylene resin beads
Inventor: TOKIWA TOMOO
IPC: C08J9/18
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A process of producing a foamed molding, wherein expanded, substantially non-crosslinked polypropylene-based resin beads are heated in a mold to fuse-bond the beads together into a unitary body. Each of the expanded beads has been surface-modified with an organic peroxide.
Patent CA-2465866-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle tampering protection system
Inventor: GUSTAVSSON TOMMY
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A method of providing a vehicle monitoring system (10) for ensuring accurate vehicle mileage readings is provided. Microprocessor (20) receives data from a data bus (30) and a satellite communicator (40) regarding the current veloci ty of the vehicle. After a duration of relatively stable velocity, a velocity difference is calculated between the vehicle speed signal (36) and the satellite speed signal (43). The velocity difference is compared to an allowable tolerance. The vehicle monitoring system may communicate out of tolerance conditions to the vehicle operator through an instrument display (50) and a fleet manager through a fleet office (60).
Patent CA-2468535-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositifs et systemes pour support dynamique du pied
Inventor: HAYES RICCARDO W
IPC: A43B13/14
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne des dispositifs et des systèmes fournissant un support dynamique du pied à un utilisateur. Un dispositif de l'invention comprend un élément de support du talon (220), un élément de support du pied (230), et un dispositif d'amortissement (210) qui permet un mouvement relatif de l'élément de support du talon (220) par rapport à l'élément de support du pied (230). Lorsqu'un utilisateur porte une chaussure équipée dudit dispositif, son pied est plié et fléchi à l'intérieur de la chaussure pendant un mouvement de marche naturel, ce qui permet de stimuler la circulation sanguine, d'empêcher les contraintes, d'augmenter le confort et de réduire la douleur.
Patent CA-2469074-A1 (CA)
Title: Flow pipe comprising a water turbine having a variable cross-section
Inventor: WOBBEN ALOYS
IPC: F03B13/10
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: It is generally known in relation to hydroelectric power stations that, before the water impinges on the turbine of the hydroelectric power station and there delivers its energy to the turbine, the water flows through a pipe.  Depending on the respective nature of the hydroelectric power station that pipe can be a downpipe through which the water flows, according to the respective local factors, in dependence on the fall height and the amount of water.   Now, the object of the invention is to provide means, by which the flow speed of the water (fluid) can be adjusted in the region of the turbine.  A flow pipe, within which is arranged a turbine which, when a fluid flows through the pipe, is caused to rotate, wherein the turbine has a variable cross-section, by means of which the through-flow cross-section within the pipe is variable.
Patent CA-2470146-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DVORACEK BARBARA JO
IPC: A61F13/40
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: An absorbent device configured for partial disposition within the vestibule of a wearer, and adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the device including a fluid-absorbent body having an application region for projection within the vestibule; and a formulation including a therapeutic agent positioned substantially within the application region. Also, a method for producing an absorbent device configured for partial disposition within the vestibule of a wearer, and adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the method including manufacturing an absorbent device having a fluid-absorbent body having an application region for projection within the vestibule; and locating a formulation including the therapeutic agent substantially within the application region.
Patent CA-2470610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A method of coupling first and second expandable tubulars comprises providing a male tubular connector portion and a female tubular connection portion having greater yield strength, coupling the connector portions together, and expanding the coupled connector portions. The coupled connector portions may be expanded downhole.
Patent CA-2471666-A1 (CA)
Title: An improved process for the preparation of oxcarbazepine and related intermediates
Inventor: CHE DAQING
IPC: C07D223/28
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A process for preparing Oxcarbazepine III (see formula III) comprising: a) reacting oximinostilbene IV (see formula IV) with chlorosulfonyl isocyanate in an inert organic solvent and isolating compound V (see formula V) b) hydrolyzing compound V to form crude Oxcarbazepine III (see formula III) c) purifying oxcarbazepine.
Patent CA-2472622-A1 (CA)
Title: Compression spring rod
Inventor: ADOLINE JACK W
IPC: F16F3/04
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A compression spring rod (10, 100, 180) for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts (18, 20, 132, 134, 220, 222) of the rod assembly comprises a housing (24, 104, 186) having a rod member (22, 102, 182, 184) moveable between ex-tended and retracted positions relative thereto, and a first compression spring (28, 108, 188) in the housing (24, 104, 186) surrounded by a second compression spring (30, 110, 190) for biasing the rod member (22, 102, 182, 184) to one of an extended or retracted position relative to the housing (24, 104, 186). The two springs (28, 108, 188, 30, 110, 190) are oppositely wound, of different length, of different outside diameter, and of different wire diameter whereby, from a compressed condition, the spring rod (10, 100, 180) exerts an expansion force which increase at a linear rate. Two sets of the springs (28, 108, 188, 30, 110, 190) can be arranged for biasing the rod member (22, 102, 182, 184) to a central position relative to the housing (24, 104, 186).
Patent CA-2473859-A1 (CA)
Title: Compact mobile reconnaissance system
Inventor: GAL EHUD
IPC: G01S/
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a compact mobile reconnaissance device that is designed to be deployed in hostile, dangerous, or difficult to access environments, to absorb shocks, to be resistant to adverse environmental conditions and to transmit video and audio streams related to events at which it has been deployed to a remote receiver and display unit.
Patent CA-2474149-A1 (CA)
Title: Failure resistant flame retardant vapor barrier insulation facing
Inventor: ARTHURS TREVOR
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A failure resistant, flame retardant vapor barrier facing for insulation is disclosed. The facing is comprised of a coating and a backing. The coating comprises a pair of coextruded composites each composite comprised of FR material, UV blocking material, pigment material and a polyolefin (e.g., LDPE). The backing is a woven substrate woven from flame retardant polyolefin (e.g., HDPE) tapes. The woven substrate is laminated to building insulation using an adhesive. The woven substrate lends strength, flexibility and form to the facing.
Patent CA-2474380-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de scellement et article correspondant
Inventor: SHER TAK CHI
IPC: F23Q2/42
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour sceller par vibrations une unité de soupape à un réservoir de manière à produire la fusion et un changement de forme. L'invention concerne aussi un assemblage d'unité de soupape (1) et de réservoir (2) qui comprend une unité de soupape (1) et au moins une partie du réservoir (2) possédant des éléments qui définissent un alésage pour soupape (5), l'alésage pour soupape (5) accueillant l'unité de soupape (1) tandis que l'unité de soupape (1) est scellée par fusion aux éléments définissant l'alésage pour soupape (5).
Patent CA-2478588-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NILES HOLLANDRA P
IPC: A61K8/35
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: On a découvert qu'un bain de rinçage de bouche comprenant un chlorure de cétylpyridinium (CPC) et des ions de zinc est très efficace pour se rincer la bouche. Ledit bain possède un effet antibactérien qui élimine les bactéries créant des odeurs dans la cavité orale. Le chlorure de cétylpyridinium (CPC) et les ions de zinc sont, de préférence, utilisés en combinaison avec un ionone terpène tel qu'un alpha ionone ou un bêta ionone.
Patent CA-2479790-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUGH JAMES
IPC: H01M4/62
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne des batteries au lithium comprenant: (a) une électrode constituée d'un matériau de formule A¿a?M¿b?(XY¿4?)¿c?Z¿d?, dans laquelle (i) A est un métal alcalin et 0 < a = 9; (ii) M comprend un métal de transition et 1 = b = 3; (iii) XY¿4? peut représenter des groupes X'O¿4?-<SB>X</SB>Y'<SB>X</SB>, X'O¿4?-¿y?Y''¿2y?, X"S¿4?, ou des mélanges de ces groupes, dans lesquels X' représente un atome de P, As, Sb, Si, Ge, V, S, ou des mélanges de ces atomes; X" représente un atome de P, As, Sb, Si, Ge, V, ou des mélanges de ces atomes; Y' représente un halogène, un atome S, N, ou des mélanges de ces entités; 0 = x < 3; et 0 < y = 2; et 0 < c = 3; et (iv) Z représente un groupe OH, un halogène, ou des mélanges de ces entités, et 0 = d = 6; et (b) une contre-électrode; et (c) un électrolyte comprenant un carbonate d'alkyle et/ou d'alkylène et un ester cyclique. M comprend en outre, de préférence, au moins un métal non transitionnel. Des modes de réalisation préférés comprennent ceux possédant une structure d'olivine dans laquelle c = 1, et ceux possédant une structure nasicon dans laquelle c=3.
Patent CA-2482324-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas turbine engine with variable pressure ratio fan system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHERSON CHARLES KAMMER
IPC: F02K3/06
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: A multiple bypass turbofan engine (10) includes axially spaced-apart first and second stage fans (31 and 33) of the engine fan (35) connected in driving engagement to a low pressure shaft (30). A fan bypass duct (40) circumscribes the second stage fan (33). A first bypass inlet (42) to the fan bypass duct (40) is disposed axially between the first and second stage fans (31 and 33) and a second bypass inlet (46) is axially disposed between the second stage fan (33) and an annular core engine inlet (47). A fan shroud (108) divides the second stage fan blades (36) into radially inner and outer fan hub and tip sections (37 and 39), respectively. The tip sections (39) are radially disposed in a fan tip duct (146). An axially translatable deflector (44) is positioned to close the fan tip duct (146) when it opens the first bypass inlet (42) and open the fan tip duct (146) when it closes the first bypass inlet (42).
Patent CA-2484451-A1 (CA)
Title: Glucocorticoid mimetics, methods of making them, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses thereof
Inventor: KUZMICH DANIEL
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A compound of Formula (IA) or Formula (IB) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined herein, or a tautomer, prodrug, solvate, or salt thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods of modulating the glucocorticoid receptor function and methods of treating disease-states or conditions mediated by the glucocorticoid receptor function or characterized by inflammatory, allergic, or proliferative processes in a patient using these compounds.
Patent CA-2485173-A1 (CA)
Title: Aqueous paint composition, particularly a lacquer or a varnish and an aqueous colloidal dispersion of cerium
Inventor: TOLLA BRUNO
IPC: C09D5/02
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous paint composition, particularly a lacquer or a varnish and an aqueous colloidal dispersion of cerium. Said dispersion has a pH of at least 7 and comprises an organic acid with at least three acid functions of which the third pK is at most 10 or a salt of said acid with ammonia or an amine. Said composition has an improved water content and mechanical properties which improve throughout the life thereof or the duration of the presence thereof on the substrate for protection.
Patent CA-2486623-A1 (CA)
Title: Artificial intervertebral disc
Inventor: RICHELSOPH MARC
IPC: A61L27/00
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: An artificial intervertebral disc including housing members including spaced inner surfaces facing each other and oppositely facing outer surfaces for engaging spaced apart intervertebral surfaces; self-adjusting bearing mechanisms operatively disposed between the inner surfaces for moving relative to the housing members to adjust and compensate for vertebral disc motion; and positioning ring for controlling motion and position of the bearing mechanisms and for absorption of compressive loads. An artificial intervertebral disc Including housing members having an oval recess on the inner surfaces; oval bearing mechanisms, operatively disposed within the oval recess between the inner surfaces for moving relative to the housing members to adjust and compensate for vertebral disc motion; and oval positioning ring. A spring member for an artificial intervertebral disc including a substantially annular body having an axially extended bore therethrough defining a passageway.
Patent CA-2487794-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SASAKI HIDESHI
IPC: A01G3/053
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: In a power working machine where output power of a drive source is adjustable by a throttle lever pivotally movable between a non-operating position and an operating position, an operating handle, generally in the shape of a closed loop, is rotatably mounted on a shaft section extending from a machine body. Throttle lock lever is provided on the operating handle for disabling the pivotal movement of the throttle lever when necessary. The operating handle includes a lock mechanism for locking the handle at a desired rotational position, and an operation lever for unlocking the lock mechanism to permit rotational movement of the handle and simultaneously locking the throttle lock lever. Simultaneously with the unlocking of the lock mechanism, the operation lever may lock the throttle lever in the non-operating position.
Patent CA-2490313-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OUELLETTE MICHAEL
IPC: B62H1/00
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de support (1) permettant de soutenir l'extrémité arrière d'une motoneige au-dessus du sol (G). Ce dispositif peut être équipé de roulettes ou de roues (10, 32) améliorant la manoeuvrabilité de la motoneige lorsque cette dernière est transportée sur une surface non recouverte de neige ou de glace.
Patent CA-2491102-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALKER ADRIAN LESLIE
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: Disclosed is an assay device comprising liquid transport means adapted to ta ke up a liquid sample and conduct the liquid to an analyte detection region operable to provide a test signal indicative of the presence and/or amount o f an analyte in the liquid sample; the assay device further comprising a sampl e presence signal generation means, which is not generated by means of an immunoreaction. This sample presence signal generation means can comprise a coloured portion, which is overlaid by a material (e.g. nitrocellulose) that is opaque, when dry, and translucent or transparent, when wet, to allow the coloured portion to become visible to the user. In another embodiment the signal generation means comprises a colour changing material which under-goe s a change in its visible properties upon wetting (eg. pH indication). A third embodiment uses a mobilisable detectable which, when wetted by the sample, i s carried along resulting in a streaked line parallel with the flow direction.
Patent CA-2492075-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANNA RONALD R
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: A medical instrument includes a handpiece (12), an electromechanical transducer (14) disposed in the handpiece (12) and an electrical circuit (100) disposed at least partially in the handpiece for supplying alternating electrical current of a predetermined frequency to the transducer (14). A  probe is operatively connected to the transducer for transmitting vibrations generated by the transducer to an operative site in a patient. A switching device (98) is mounted to the handpiece and is operatively connected to the circuit (100) and the transducer (14) for enabling the supply of power to the transducer (14) during a motion of the probe in a preselected direction relative to the handpiece (12) and for disabling the supply of power to the transducer (14) upon a termination of motion of the probe in the preselected direction.
Patent CA-2493558-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for detecting or assaying virus
Inventor: OHUE CHIHARU
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1998-08-04
Abstract: A method for treating a hepatitis C or hepatitis B virus- containing sample, characterized by treatment of the virus- containing sample with a treatment solution containing (1) an anionic surfactant and (2) an amphoteric surfactant, nonionic surfactant or protein denaturant, and a virus assay method using said treating method. Also provided is a method for treating a hepatitis C virus-containing sample, characterized by treatment of the virus-containing sample with a treatment solution containing (1) a chaotropic ion and (2) an acidifying agent, and a virus assay method using said treating method. Further provided is a hepatitis C virus assay method comprising treating a hepatitis C virus antigen-containing sample with a surfactant having an alkyl group of 10 or more carbon atoms and a secondary, tertiary or quaternary amine, or a nonionic surfactant, or of both of them, and measuring binding of the antigen with a hepatitis C virus antibody. Finally, there is also provided a monoclonal antibody and a hybridoma producing the same for carrying out the above methods.
Patent CA-2494889-A1 (CA)
Title: Synthesis of a bone-polymer composition material
Inventor: KNAACK DAVID
IPC: A61L27/36
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: A method of producing a bone-polymer composite for use in orthopedic applications.  The method comprises the steps of providing a plurality of bone particles, combining the bone particles with a polymer precursor, and polymerizing the polymer precursor.
Patent CA-2497718-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAPOUGNOT STEPHAN
IPC: B65B51/10
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: A pouch for containing a flowable material manufactured in a vertical form, fill and seal process wherein a pouch is formed from a sheet of thermoplastic film and a transverse heat seal formed between pouches as they are filled serves as a top closure for a lower pouch and a bottom closure for an upper pouch, wherein the pouch is provided with an easy open feature just above or below a respective closure, which comprises a second seal formed between two layers of film in a portion of an edge of the pouch that is in close proximity to and extends inwardly from a corner of the pouch to provide a tear line to open the pouch, and process for manufacturing.
Patent CA-2500222-A1 (CA)
Title: Bone-filling composition for stimulating bone-forming and bone-consolidation comprising calcium sulfate and viscous biopolymers
Inventor: KIM IN-SAN
IPC: A61L27/44
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for bone-filling, more particularly, to a bone-filling composition for stimulating bone-formation a nd bone consolidation comprising calcium sulfate and viscous biopolymers. The composition of the present invention can easily be administered into the missing part of injured bone. Since the composition of the present invention does not diffuse to surrounding organs, it can effectively be used for bone- filling material suitable for body.
Patent CA-2500496-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SERROYEN GERT
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: Telephone number portability is provided by decoding a key of an original number dialed into a profile that indicates an operation to be performed on the number dialed. At least one profile that indicates a manner in which the original number dialed is to be affected by an operation to produce a ported telephone number corresponding to the original dialed number.
Patent CA-2501066-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrochemical treatment of an aqueous salt solution
Inventor: COCKING CHARLES A B
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: A device (10) for producing a biocidal solution has a sealed and replaceable reservoir (16) with a low volume capacity which contains pre-prepared aqueou s salt solution (18) with a pre-determined concentration, an electrolytic cell (20) for electrochemically treating the salt solution (18), a pump (28) for delivering a flow of accurately measured volumes of the salt solution (18) t o the electrolytic cell (20), a restrictor valve (36) for controlling further the flow rate of the salt solution (18) to a cathode chamber (24) of the electrolytic cell (20), an electrical circuit (46) for connecting the pump (28) and the electrolytic cell (20) to a mains supply source (48) and including a power pack (50) for providing a substantially constant direct current of (7) to (12) amps to the electrolytic cell (20) and an operator- controlled switch (52) for completing the electrical circuit (46) when the switch (52) is operated to produce a biocidal solution (12) having a predetermined level of available free chlorine and pH.
Patent CA-2501528-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDREWS TIMOTHY J
IPC: C08F210/16
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: Procédés permettant de déterminer et de réguler les propriétés de polymères en ligne dans un système de réacteur de polymérisation tel qu'un réacteur à lit fluidisé. Lesdits procédés consistent à obtenir un modèle de régression pour déterminer une propriété du polymère, le modèle de régression comportant les coefficients des composantes principales et les scores des composantes principales, à obtenir un spectre Raman d'un échantillon de polyoléfine, à calculer un nouveau score de composantes principales à partir d'au moins une partie du spectre Raman et des coefficients des composantes principales, et à calculer la propriété du polymère en appliquant le nouveau score de composantes principales au modèle de régression. La propriété peut être régulée par ajustement d'au moins un paramètre de polymérisation basé sur la propriété du polymère calculée.
Patent CA-2502298-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AUBUCHON CHRISTOPHER M
IPC: G02B7/182
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: Micromirror devices, especially for use in digital projection are disclosed. Other applications are contemplated as well. The devices employ a superstructure that includes a mirror supported over a hinge set above a substructure. Various improvements to the superstructure over known micromirror devices are provided. The features described are applicable to improve manufacturability, enable further miniaturization of the elements and/or to increase relative light return. Devices can be produced utilizing the various optional features described herein, possibly offering cost savings, lower power consumption, and higher resolution.
Patent CA-2507285-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REID LANCE
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: The invention can be summarized as follows. A fuel trailer comprising one or more of primary and secondary fuel containers for the main storage tank and optionally, all fuel system components, double wall main tank construction, secondary containment fill/dispensing cabinet, secondary containment generator cabinet, anti-syphon valve, vent shutoff valve, emergency vent shutoff valve, single or multiple fuel pump and meters, galvanized frame, heavy duty axles, oversize flotation tires, one or more independent power supplies including but not limited to a gas generator set.
Patent CA-2508359-A1 (CA)
Title: Detection de snp directe avec adn non amplifie
Inventor: STORHOFF JAMES J
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à des procédés permettant de détecter une molécule d'acide nucléique cible dans un échantillon qui contient des molécules d'acide nucléique dont la complexité biologique est supérieure à celle de molécules d'acide nucléique amplifiées. En particulier, l'invention concerne des procédés et des sondes permettant de détecter un polymorphisme à nucléotide unique (SNP) dans un échantillon qui contient des molécules d'acide nucléique dont la complexité biologique est supérieure à celle de molécules d'acide nucléique amplifiées.