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Patent CA-2461322-A1 (CA)
Title: .beta.2 adrenergic polymorphism detection
Inventor: MERCHANT BARBARA T
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences are provided that are useful as amplification primers , hybridization probes, and as a portion of molecular beacon probes for amplifying and detecting polymorphisms of the b2 adrenergic receptor gene, compositions and kits incorporating the same, and methods employing the same .
Patent CA-2464113-A1 (CA)
Title: Offset thread screw rotor device
Inventor: HEIZER CHARLES K
IPC: F01C1/16
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A screw rotor device has a housing (12) with an inlet port (18) and an outlet port (20), a male rotor (14), and a female rotor (16). The male rotor (14) has a pair of helical threads with a phase-offset aspect, and the female rotor (16) has a corresponding pair of helical grooves. The female rotor (16) counter-rotates with respect to the male rotor (14) and each of the helical grooves (38, 40) respectively intermeshed in phase with each of the helical threads (34, 36). The phase-offset aspect of the helical threads is formed by a pair of teeth bounding a toothless sector. The arc angle (.szlig.) of the toothless sector (46) is a least twice the arc angle (a) that subtends either one of the teeth. The helical grooves (38, 40) have a radially narrowing axial width at the periphery of the female rotor (16). Form PCT/ISA/210 (continuation of first sheet(2)) (July
Patent CA-2466547-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON STEPHEN A
IPC: A62C8/06
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A fire retarding device for covering a hot casing is disclosed. The device includes a member adapted to cover at least a portion of the hot casing and consists at least in part of a porous flame arresting matrix having a plurality of substantially interconnected voids defined therein. The voids have a maximum size which is predetermined to limit flame propagation of an ignited fluid across said voids. One possible construction for the matrix is one or more intermingled metal filaments arranged in a blanket-like form.</S DOAB>
Patent CA-2467129-A1 (CA)
Title: A boring head and a roller cutter and a saddle for a boring head for rotary drilling
Inventor: BROLUND STIG-AKE
IPC: E21B10/10
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a boring head and a roller cutter and a saddle intended to be used by a boring head for rotary drilling of the front in earth and rock formations. The boring head comprises a body with a mounting surface for carrying a saddle (15) that holds a roller cutter (14). The roller cutter (14) is provided with rows of crushing means rotatable relative to a center line and relative to a shaft provided with two shaft spigots (35), each spigot having a second support surface (36) provided for co-operation with a first support surface (23) of the saddle such to hold the roller cutter to the saddle (15). Each shaft spigot is provided with a hole receiving a fastening means (43) that intersects the second support surface, which fastening means (43) is provided to connect the shaft spigot (35) to the saddle. The first support surface (23) and the second support surface (36) are curved. The first support surface (23) and the second support surface (36) connect directly or indirectly to means (25, 40) for counteracting rotation of the shaft. The fastening means (43) is provided to hold the means (25, 40) together.
Patent CA-2467529-A1 (CA)
Title: Image identification system
Inventor: ZARM GARY L
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: Methods and procedures for improving the performance and reliability of image analysis within an image identification system (10) include a series of image qualification functions designed to quickly process a fraction of available image data and to provide feedback to a system user pertaining to image quality and authenticity. Functions designed to produce image models based on original image data and to catalogue such image models into a searchable database (16) are included in the present invention. The present invention also includes functions for comparing one image model to another. Finally, the present invention provides functions for making a quick determination as to which, if any, of a potential thousands (or more, i.e., millions) of image models within a searchable database (16) exhibit a desired level of similarity, as compared to a target image model.
Patent CA-2472830-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel filler warning indicator
Inventor: DILLON RICHARD
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel filler warning indicator for warning or reminding a user about to add fuel to a tank that only a particular type of fuel is to be used. It includes a flap portion or panel, which may include indicia, that is normally biased or disposed into a position that requires it to be manually displaced before the fuel filler cap can be removed or a fuel nozzle inserted.
Patent CA-2475307-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AMANO YOSHIFUMI
IPC: H01J11/12
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: There is no material like magnesium oxide (MgO), which is unstable and difficult to be formed from a manufacturing process standpoint, to make a secondary electron radiation layer and protective layer covering a dielectric layer of an AC type PDP, which raises a serious problem from a process standpoint.     An AC type PDP has an arrangement in which a conductive material such as nickel, aluminum, magnesium, lanthanum hexaboride is formed like an island instead of covering the surface of the dielectric layer with a conductive material such as MgO, this island-shaped conductive material is bonded in capacitance to a bus electrode of a lower layer by an electrostatic capacitance to form a dielectric layer, a resultant electrode being operated as a sustain electrode.
Patent CA-2478675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LASSER GERALD W
IPC: A61K38/49
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un peptide, un polynucléotide et des protéines de fusion convenant particulièrement comme inhibiteurs pour l'hémostase. Ces inhibiteurs appartiennent à une famille de protéines portant un domaine ressemblant au collagène et un domaine globulaire. Ces inhibiteurs conviennent particulièrement pour favoriser l'écoulement du sang dans le système vasculaire, par réduction de l'activité de thrombogenèse et de complémentation. Ces inhibiteurs conviennent également particulièrement à la pacification des surfaces collagéniques et à la modulation de la guérison des blessures.
Patent CA-2479396-A1 (CA)
Title: Consumer interface for a digital television system
Inventor: HAILEY JAMES EDWIN
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 1995-01-04
Abstract: A television system for receiving a plurality of digitally-encoded television programs includes circuitry for selecting a particular digital data transmission channel from a plurality of digital data transmission channels containing a desired digitally-encoded television program in response to a control signal, at least one of the data transmission channels also including television program schedule data. The system also includes user-operable data entry circuitry for entering data, and a controller for generating the above-noted control signal in response to user-entered data. The controller selects a virtual channel from a plurality of virtual channels in response to user-entered data, each virtual channel being subject to reassignment to a different one of said plurality of digital data transmission channels, the television program schedule data defining the relationship of each of the television programs to respective ones of the plurality of digital data transmission channels.
Patent CA-2481245-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS JEFF
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: An optical contour digitizer including a radiation source (4) for emitting radiation therefrom, a first mirror (2) for folding the radiation emitted from the radiation source towards an object being measured, a second mirror (3) for folding a reflection of the radiation from the object being measured and a sensor (6) for sensing the reflected radiation folded by the second mirror (3), and a method of using the same.
Patent CA-2481697-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyols greffes a repartition granulometrique bimodale, leurs procedes de production et leur utilisation pour realiser des polyurethannes
Inventor: ZASCHKE BERND
IPC: C08G18/48
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne des polyols greffés à répartition granulométrique bimodale et à teneur totale en substance solide de 5 à 65 % en poids. Ces polyols contiennent des petites particules dont le diamètre mesure entre 0,05 et 0,7 µm et des grosses particules dont le diamètre mesure entre 0,4 et 5,0 µm, les crêtes des petites et des grosses particules mesurées lors de la représentation selon la méthode d'examen par diffusion de lumière ne se chevauchant pas. La teneur totale en substances solides de dimensions particulaires définies est constituée d'une part de volume de 5 à 45 % de petites particules et d'une part de volume de 95 à 55 % de grosses particules, ces parts de volume se complétant pour former 100 %. La présente invention porte également sur des procédés de production associés et sur l'utilisation de tels polyols greffés pour réaliser des polyuréthannes.
Patent CA-2487695-A1 (CA)
Title: Cat litter box
Inventor: LEWIS RONALD ANTHONY II
IPC: A01K1/01
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: A pet litter box including a body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion including a portion that is hingedly connected to other portions of the litter box to allow at least a portion thereof to be pivoted away from other portions of the body, the top including an opening for allowing a pet to enter an interior defined by the body of the cat litter box is provided.
Patent CA-2487980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAIRD PATRICK D
IPC: A61M5/172
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: A method for operating an infusion pump (4) is disclosed. The method compris es the steps of providing a pumping apparatus (22), the pumping apparatus (22) having an infusion pump (4) and a processor (102) operably coupled to the pumping apparatus (22). The method further comprises the step of providing a memory (104) operably coupled to the processor (102). The memory (104) comprises a library (30) of selectable user interface screens stored in the memory (104). The library (30) may include at least one of a power-up sub- library (300), a syringe selection sub-library (400), a pre-programming sub- library (500), an infusion sub-library (900), a history sub-library (600), a device options sub-library (700), and an advanced set-up sub-library (800). The method further includes the step of providing an operator interface (20) operably connected to the processor (102) and comprising a touch screen (6). The operator interface (20) receives input commands (14), displays input command prompts, and transmits at least input commands (14) to the processor (102). The method also comprises the steps of: receiving an input transmissi on of a selected sub-library; providing at least one input prompt corresponding to the selected sub-library; receiving an input transmission of a selected input command (14)from the touch screen (6); transmitting the selected input command (14) to the processor (102); converting the selected input command (14) into an output command (16); and, transmitting the ouput command (16) t o the pumping apparatus (22).
Patent CA-2489554-A1 (CA)
Title: Indicateur d'actionnement pour dispositif distributeur
Inventor: BRAND PETER JOHN
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un indicateur d'actionnement (19) qui comprend un sous-ensemble de tambours (50) renfermant une roue indicatrice d'actionnement rotative (59), un mécanisme à rochet basculant (200) destiné à faire tourner la roue indicatrice dans une direction déterminée, et un mécanisme de basculement du mécanisme à rochet entraîné par un mécanisme d'accouplement à friction, le mécanisme d'accouplement à friction comprenant un ressort d'accouplement à friction (167) en prise, à une extrémité, avec un pignon (153) d'un ensemble engrenage à crémaillère et, à une seconde extrémité, avec le mécanisme à rochet.
Patent CA-2490152-A1 (CA)
Title: Oxazole derivatives and their use as insulin sensitizers
Inventor: HUMM ROLAND
IPC: A61K31/365
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: Compound of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein R1 is aryl; R2 is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkyl-S(O)2- or aryl-S(O)2- ; R4 is aralkyl; R5, R6, R7 and R8 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; and n is 1,2,3,4 or 5, are useful as insulin sensititers, particularly PPAR activators.
Patent CA-2491039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CRANER MICHAEL L
IPC: G10L15/28
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: A voice-controlled communication gateway (200) for facilitating communicatio ns between a plurality of outside entities (14) and at least one electric devic e (66) includes a receiver (210) for receiving communications from the outside entities; a transmitter (215) for transmitting communications to the outside entities; a microphone (63) for receiving audible signals within an environment; a voice module (240) for receiving an input from the microphone (63) and for translating the input into a command; a microprocessor (220) coupled to the receiver (210), transmitter (215) and voice command processin g module (240) for receiving and executing the command; and a signal output fr om each electronic device (66) corresponding to the audible output from the electronic device (66). The voice command processing module (240) subtracts the signal output from each electronic device (66) from the audible signal t o produce the command signal.
Patent CA-2494272-A1 (CA)
Title: Liquid spray unit, method of spraying liquid using it, and chemical
Inventor: SEKIYA HIROSHI
IPC: D21H23/50
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A liquid spray unit which can impart liquid (treating liquid, medicine, or the like) surely to a traveling body even in a high speed paper making machine.  The liquid spray unit for spraying liquid to a traveling body comprises a spray tube (1) provided with a nozzle (11) for spraying liquid (L), and an air box (2) provided with an opening (23) for jetting an air flow (B), wherein the spray tube (1) and the air box (2) are arranged such that the air flow (B) is jetted from the air jet opening (23) toward the liquid (L) sprayed from the spray nozzle (11) and the sprayed liquid (L) can be blown to the traveling body (R) after being accelerated by the air flow (B). The liquid can be sprayed more effectively to the traveling body by making compact the unit depending on the quantity of liquid being imparted or the inner space of a paper making machine, or the like, or by employing a unit of a type of reciprocating a single nozzle.
Patent CA-2494537-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COPPI FRANCESCO
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2003-08-04
Abstract: The antenna system for transceiving signals on two frequency bands is small, very efficient and capable of simultaneously transmitting and receiving signals on two frequency bands, while ensuring high decoupling between the two. Two or more microstrip antennas (1A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D) are arranged on a single dielectric substrate (2), provided with a ground plane (3), equipped with their own feed connection (6) and arranged so as to minimise reciprocal coupling.
Patent CA-2494777-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEMS WILLIAM PATRICK
IPC: B01J31/18
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: An immobilised nitrogen-containing ligand is described comprising the reaction product of a compound of formula (I) wherein R5, R6, R7 and R8 are independently hydrogen, a saturated or unsaturated C1-C10 alkyl group, an aryl group, a urethane group, a sulphonyl group or form an imine group, R1, R2, R3 , and R4 are independently hydrogen, a saturated or unsaturated C1-C10 alkyl group or an aryl group and at least one of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is functionalised with a functional group, and a solid support having a site capable of reacting with said functional group. The nitrogen-containing ligand is useful for preparing immobilised catalysts for performing e.g. asymmetric catalysis.
Patent CA-2497969-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VERRI PAOLO
IPC: A61M1/34
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à un dispositif de séparation du sang en composants sanguins comportant : un réceptacle de collecte (2) pour la réception du sang (WB) ; un premier réceptacle satellite (4) relié, en communication fluidique, au dit réceptacle de collecte (2) à travers un filtre à leucocytes (22) pour recevoir à partir dudit réceptacle de collecte (2) un premier composant sanguin appauvri en leucocytes (PRP), un deuxième réceptacle satellite (6) relié, en communication fluidique, au dit réceptacle de collecte (2) à travers ledit filtre (22) pour recevoir à partir dudit réceptacle de collecte un deuxième composant sanguin appauvri en leucocytes (PRC), et des moyens de contrôle de débit (36, 38, 42) pour permettre le passage de l'écoulement de fluide en provenance dudit réceptacle de collecte de manière sélective dans le premier (4) ou le deuxième (6) réceptacle satellite à travers ledit filtre à leucocytes (22), grâce à quoi du sang entier (WB) peut être séparé en des premier (PRP) et deuxième (PRC) composants sanguins appauvris en leucocytes avec un seul filtre à leucocytes (22). De préférence, le deuxième réceptacle satellite (6) est également relié au dit réceptacle de collecte (2) à travers des moyens de conduit (28b, 34, 16a) contournant ledit filtre (22), et les moyens de valve sont également adaptés pour permettre le transfert d'un additif à partir du deuxième réceptacle satellite (6) dans ledit réceptacle de collecte (2) uniquement à travers lesdits moyens de conduit (28b, 34, 16a) contournant ledit filtre (22).
Patent CA-2498027-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for epidermal delivery of a substance
Inventor: FENTRESS JAMES K
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A methbd and apparatus for epidermal and/or intradermal delivery of a substance is provided. A needle having at least one side port is used to penetrate the skin of a subject. The needle may be of any size. A substance is delivered through the side port and into the skin. The side port can be of a ny size or shape and be arranged at any location on the needle.
Patent CA-2503418-A1 (CA)
Title: Philanthropic financial planning tool
Inventor: PETRUCK WILLIAM S
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A philanthropic planning tool aids in planning multi-year staged donations by showing the tax consequences of a donation and the effect of the donation on an asset base across a number of years. The tax considerations for donations based on cash, securities or a mix of different assets can be displayed to assist the donor in selecting the appropriate donation size and structure.
Patent CA-2503904-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices for treating defects in the tissue of a living being
Inventor: GOLDMAN SCOTT M
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: An implant (14) for deployment in select locations or select tissue for regeneration of tissue is disclosed. The implant comprising collagen and or other bio-resorbable materials, where the implant may also be used for therapy delivery. Additionally, the implant may be "matched" to provide the implant with similar physical and/or chemical properties as the host tissue.
Patent CA-2504584-A1 (CA)
Title: Laterally expandable cage
Inventor: BERRY BRET M
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A laterally expandable spinal implant (100) includes a central body (102) an d two wings (104) that are adapted to be received within an inner chamber form ed within the central body. The wings have guide rails (302) that fit into grooves (304) defined in the central body. To ensure that the implant is properly secured, each guide rail has an outer end with a cutting surface (406) that cuts into vertebral end plates when the wings are extended. The t wo wings are connected together through a central turnbuckle shaft (108) that h as geared teeth and threading on both ends that engage threaded cavities in the wings. Through the gear teeth, the turnbuckle shaft is able to be rotated so as to laterally extend the wings from the central member. A locking mechanis m (120) locks the turnbuckle shaft to prevent the wings from retracting.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2507326-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN CHAO
IPC: H01R12/55
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in a device having a battery and one or more power consuming circuit boards that are powered by the battery. The battery connector includes one or more electrical conduits and a housing. Each electrical conduit includes a battery contact, a first circuit board contact, and as second circuit board contacts. The battery contact is for contacting the battery and forming an electrical connection therebetween. The first and second circuit board contacts are for contacting the one or more circuit boards and forming electrical connections therebetween. The housing retains the electrical conduits.
Patent CA-2509963-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCCAHERY ERIN
IPC: B60D1/60
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical receptacle guard attachment apparatus. The apparatus is for use with a vehicle of the type having a trailer hitch receiver and an electrical receptacle for trailer lighting disposed adjacent said receiver. The apparatus comprises: a first portion adapted for releasable, secure receipt by said receiver; and a second portion secured to the first portion to lie rearwardly from and shield said receptacle when the first portion is releasably, securely received by said receiver.
Patent CA-2512623-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOCUFIER JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: B64C25/58
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: The invention concerns an aircraft landing gear strut damper of the type comprising a main strut assembly (11) and a piston rod (13) delimiting with the strut assembly (11) a main chamber (14) and an annular chamber (15) of hydraulic fluid, and having internally two adjacent chambers (19, 20) isolated from each other by a separating piston (21). The invention is characterized in that the damper (10) further comprises a first auxiliary strut assembly (26) sliding telescopically on said piston-rod (13), as well as a second auxiliary strut assembly (37) sliding telescopically on the other end of the first auxiliary strut assembly (26). The two auxiliary annular chambers (31, 40) thus delimited are connected each to an associated control circuit thereby enabling the total length of the damper to be shortened or lengthened for respectively collapsing or extending the landing gear strut.
Patent CA-2516901-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANK MAURICE JACOB
IPC: B60C15/00
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: An underground mine tire 20 having a nominal bead diameter of 20.0 inches or less has a carcass, a tread 25 and a pair of rubber sidewalk 23, each extending along the outer periphery of the carcass 21 below the tread 25. The tire 20 has a nominal bead width D greater than 8.50 inches and an overall diameter of less than 55 inches. The carcass 21 has at least one radial steel cord reinforced ply 24.
Patent CA-2522239-A1 (CA)
Title: Anisotropic conductive film and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: HAGA TSUYOSHI
IPC: H01R43/00
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: An anisotropic electrically conductive film comprising a base film in the form of a porous film made of synthetic resin and having an electric insulation property, and an electrically conductive metal adhered to a resin section of porous construction in such a manner as to penetrate from a first surface to a second surface at a plurality of places on the base film, wherein electrically conductive sections which can be made electrically conductivity in the direction of the film thickness are independently provided; and a method of producing the same.
Patent CA-2523327-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIZ MARTIN
IPC: G02B1/02
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to vapour-deposition materials comprising Ta2O x, where x = 4.81 to 4.88, to processes for the preparation of the vapour-deposition materials, and to the use thereof for the production of layers of high refractive index.