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Patent CA-2421406-C (CA)
Title: A device and a method for separating undissolved constituents out of biological fluids
Inventor: RAUCH PETER
IPC: B01D63/08
Filed: 2001-09-05
Granted: 2009-09-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for separating undissolved constituents out of biological fluids, especially for separating blood plasma out of whole blood. It is to propose a simple and cost-effective way by means of which undissolved constituents can be separated out of biological fluids, in particular blood plasma out of whole blood, and the pure fluid is presenting then as a pure liquid volume without any substrate. To solve this object, e.g., whole blood is placed into a feed chamber. The feed chamber is isolated in an all-over manner by means of a membrane from a per se closed cavity having a small height. The cavity is connected to a flow channel or an opening from which the/ the separated blood plasma can be removed. The whole blood as a pure biological fluid, which has been placed into a feed chamber (1), will be transferred in the orthogonal direction by means of suction forces, forces of pressure, capillary forces and / or the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid column through the membrane (2) separating the biological fluid from undissolved constituents, from the membrane (2) into a cavity (3) having a small height, and therefrom as a pure fluid into a volume. In the cavity (3) another transport membrane (5) carrying the biological fluid laterally to the flow channel (4) or the opening with a higher effect of capillary force than that of the exclusively separating membrane (2) can be arranged and contacted in a two-dimensional manner with the separating membrane (1).
Patent CA-2424875-C (CA)
Inventor: GIANZERO STANLEY C
IPC: G01V3/20
Filed: 2003-04-09
Granted: 2007-03-13
Abstract: A logging tool is disclosed for measuring the resistive anisotropy of formations around a borehole. The logging tool includes a set of electrodes that contact a wall of the borehole. The set of electrodes includes a first pair of current electrodes spaced apart vertically, and a second pair of current electrodes spaced apart horizontally. Between the first and second pair of current electrodes are two or more measurement electrodes that measure a vertical axis voltage difference and a horizontal axis voltage difference caused by currents flowing between the pairs of current electrodes. A resistive anisotropy can be calculated from the measured voltage differences. A third pair of current electrodes oriented perpendicularly with respect to the first and second pair of current electrodes may be provided with corresponding measurement electrodes if it is desired to measure the biaxial resistive anisotropy of the formation.
Patent CA-2425609-C (CA)
Inventor: VASUDEVAN NARASIMHAN
IPC: G01R31/50
Filed: 2001-10-16
Granted: 2007-09-04
Abstract: Selon cette invention, une structure de test fournit rapidement et avec précision des informations relatives à des défauts. Cette structure de test comprend une pluralité de lignes formées dans un sens parallèle, un décodeur couplé à la pluralité de lignes et destiné à sélectionner une ligne de la pluralité de lignes et un amplificateur de détection couplé à la ligne sélectionnée. Pour analyser une ouverture, une ligne de la structure de test est couplée à l'amplificateur de détection. Un signal d'entrée haut est remis à la ligne. Pour déterminer la résistance de l'ouverture, une pluralité de tension de référence sont ensuite fournies à l'amplificateur de détection. Un modèle mathématique de la résistance de la ligne basé sur la tension de référence fournie à l'amplificateur de détection est généré. Au moyen de ce modèle mathématique, la structure de test peut détecter rapidement et caractériser des niveaux de défauts pouvant descendre jusqu'à quelques parties par million, à un moindre coût.
Patent CA-2427423-C (CA)
Inventor: WANG SEAN
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 2001-10-31
Granted: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A control mechanism that can be used to control a .SIGMA..DELTA. to provide the required level of performance while reducing power consumption. The .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC is designe dwith multiple stage (i.e., loops or sections) , and provides improved performance (e.g., higher dynamic range) as more stage s are enabled. The control mechanism selectively enables a sufficient number o f stages to provide the required performance and disables remaining stages to conserve power. The control mechanism achieves this by measuring one or more characteristics (e.g., signal level) of the ADC input signal through a .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC that is similar to the .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC on the signal path, comparing the measured characteristic(s) to particular threshold level(s), and controlling the stages such that the desired objectives are achieved. In one implementation, the control circuit includes one or more detector stages, a conditioning circuit, and a signal processor. The detecto r stage(s) receive the input signal and provide a detected signal. The conditioning circuit receives the detected signal and provides conditined samples. The signal processor receives the conditioned samples and provides a control signal that selectively disables zero or more .SIGMA..DELTA. stages in the .SIGMA..DELTA. ADC.
Patent CA-2443318-C (CA)
Title: Lancette et capteur de fluides organiques integres
Inventor: DENUZZIO JOHN D
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2003-09-29
Granted: 2011-11-29
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un dispositif auto-piqueur muni d'un capteur sous forme de languette et les méthodes de fabrication et d'utilisation de celui-ci. Une lancette et une languette sensible à un analyte sont combinés pour former un seul dispositif, préférablement jetable. Dans un mode de réalisation à privilégier, un support est doté d'une fente par laquelle la lancette est projetée sur la peau par un mécanisme d'entraînement afin de créer une plaie d'où s'écoulera un liquide corporel. La région sensible de la languette est proche de l'endroit où se trouve la plaie, ce qui requiert moins de dextérité de la part des patients.
Patent CA-2445977-C (CA)
Title: Contact lens applicator and cartridge used in connection therewith
Inventor: PY DANIEL
IPC: G02C11/00
Filed: 2002-05-02
Granted: 2011-11-01
Abstract: A contact lens applicator (10) has an elongated housing (12) defining an interior chamber (34) for storing contact lenses (CL), first and second triggers (16, 18) mounted on the housing (12), a depressor (20) for depressing each eyelid where the roller (20) is drivingly coupled to the triggers (16, 18), a pair of opposing wing-shaped members (26) projecting outwardly from opposite sides of the roller (20) for providing a support surface (28) for facilitating locating the apparatus (10) over the eye, and a pusher (40) assembly slidably mounted within the interior chamber (34) for engaging a contact lens holder (75) and applying a contact lens (CL) thereon to the eye when the triggers (16, 18) are actuated. The contact lens (CL) is stored in a cartridge (36) within the housing (12). The lens holder (75) is movable within the cartridge (36) upon actuating the pusher (40), and includes a predetermined amount of saline or other solution for defining appropriate conditions for storing the contact lens (CL).
Patent CA-2447375-C (CA)
Inventor: KUEMMEL KNUT
IPC: A01C21/00
Filed: 2002-05-14
Granted: 2009-07-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for volume-specific treatment o f ground and plants as required. The aim of the invention is to improve a meth od and system as above, such that the distribution of plants is scanned with complete spatial coverage and the treatment of the ground or plant condition is efficiently controlled, by simultaneously taking account of morphological , plant physiological, equipment performance and specific local properties.</S DOAB>
Patent CA-2447895-C (CA)
Inventor: BONNER ALFRED E
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 1993-12-02
Granted: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A novel network controller for use with a digital cable headend capable of monitoring and controlling set top terminals in a television program delivery system is described. The invention relates to methods and apparatus for a network controller that manages a configuration of set top terminals in a program delivery system. The invention is particularly useful in program delivery systems with hundreds of channels of programming, a menu driven program selection system, and a program control information signal that carries data and identifies available program choices. Specifically, the invention modifies a program control information signal at the cable headend before the modified signal is transmitted to each set top terminal. This signal is used with polling methods to receive upstream data from the set top terminals. The invention initiates such upstream data retrieval, gathers all data received and compiles viewer demographics information and programs watched information. The invention processes this data and information to generate packages of advertisements, as well as account and billing reports, targeted towards each set top terminal. The invention uses upstream data reception hardware, databases and processing hardware and software to accomplish these functions.
Patent CA-2448119-C (CA)
Title: Polyurethane resin with high carbonate group content
Inventor: MELCHIORS MARTIN
IPC: C09D5/02
Filed: 2003-11-04
Granted: 2012-10-09
Abstract: The invention relates to solvent-borne polyurethane resins with a high carbonate group content which are dilutable in water, to aqueous coating compositions prepared thereof, to a process for preparing them and to their use.
Patent CA-2451135-C (CA)
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KEIICHI
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2002-06-19
Granted: 2012-10-09
Abstract: Un procédé de fabrication d'un comprimé contenant un corps de grain recouvert se caractérise en ce qu'il comprend une étape consistant à marquer le corps de grain recouvert contenant une substance biologiquement active et présentant une température supérieure à la température ambiante de telle sorte qu'une partie du film supérieur situé sur le corps du grain ne peut se rompre au moment du marquage.
Patent CA-2452177-C (CA)
Title: System and method for inmarsat capacity expansion and control
Inventor: ABUTALEB MOHAMMED GOMMA
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2001-06-19
Granted: 2012-01-10
Abstract: The Inmarsat Capacity Expansion invention, in an embodiment to retrofit a standard Inmarsat-B mobile earth station (MES), combines standard MES  equipment and functionality with an assembly containing a diplexer/switch and a digital signal processor (802), a second SCPC modem (814) that has configurable modulation and error correction capabilities, control signals and paths, and related management and control software and hardware to enable the transmission and reception of standard service types and higher data rate services.
Patent CA-2455441-C (CA)
Title: Mecanisme de reglage de tablette
Inventor: MILEOS GEORGE
IPC: A47B21/03
Filed: 2002-06-13
Granted: 2009-12-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un mécanisme de réglage de l'angle d'un support auxiliaire, au moyen d'une barre susceptible d'être déplacée dans deux fentes, selon des angles légèrement différents.
Patent CA-2457368-C (CA)
Inventor: SMALL KEITH MACPHERSON
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2004-02-11
Granted: 2013-01-08
Abstract: A network service management server is provided for an internal network operated by a multi-system operator, at a selected location of the internal network, such as a network head-end. The server registers a client connecting to one of the network entities. It also assigns to the client an address associated with the one of the network entities to which the client is connected. The server manages network services by handling information relating to network services for the client based on the assigned address. The server can handle network services for the client based solely on the clients assigned IP address.
Patent CA-2459694-C (CA)
Inventor: LAVOIE MARTIN
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2004-03-04
Granted: 2013-08-27
Abstract: Apparatus is provided to share and update data structures within a shared computer-generated environment, including a user terminal having memory means, processing means, input means, network connection means and display means, wherein said memory means stores said data structures and instructions, whereby said instructions configure said processing means to supply an output image on a frame-by-frame basis to said output display means by rendering said data structures; update said data structures in response to input data from another network-connected terminal or in response to delayed locally-generated input data received from said input means; and extrapolate said data structures to produce output data if said data structure has not been updated in response to network input or in response to delayed locally-generated input.
Patent CA-2460180-C (CA)
Title: Microbiocidal n-phenyl-n-[4-(4-pyridyl)-2-pyrimidin-2-yl]-amine derivatives
Inventor: ACKERMANN PETER
IPC: C07D417/14
Filed: 2002-12-05
Granted: 2011-01-25
Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of Formula (I) wherein m is 0, 1, 2 or 3 ; n and p are independently of each other 0 or 1; R1 is halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted alkenyloxy, optionally substituted alkynyloxy, optionally substituted thioalkyl optionally substituted aryl, COOR11, CONR12R13, S(O)qR14, SO2NR15R16 or NR15aR16a; q is 1 or 2; and R2, R2a, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R15a, R16a, are specified organic groups or a salt thereof; their preparation and compositions containing them.
Patent CA-2461243-C (CA)
Title: Radioactive arsenic-containing compounds and their uses in the treatment of tumors
Inventor: HUANG CHUN-YING
IPC: A61P35/02
Filed: 2004-03-16
Granted: 2012-02-07
Abstract: This invention provides a process for producing a radioactive arsenic-containing compound, comprising the steps of: (i) subjecting an arsenic-containing compound to a neutron irradiation treatment, said arsenic-containing compound being selected from a group consisting of As2O3, As2S3, As2S2, and a combination thereof, such that the arsenic element contained in the arsenic-containing compound is converted to a radioactive arsenic isotope; and (ii) recovering the resultant product from step (i). This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the radioactive arsenic-containing compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical composition can be used in the treatment of tumors/cancers such as hematological malignancies and solid tumor.
Patent CA-2473308-C (CA)
Inventor: PEDERSEN MORTEN LORENTZ
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-01-24
Granted: 2013-12-03
Abstract: It is one objective of the present invention to obtain reproducible representations of expressed mRNA molecules by exploiting a novel technique that relies on short, single stranded polynucleotide tags. In one preferred embodiment, only one polynucleotide tag is obtained from each mRNA molecule, and relatively simple counting statistics can thus be applied after identification and sampling of the different tags, or a subset of tags being present in the population of representative tags. The tags according to the present invention are preferably single stranded polynucleotide tags obtained by subjecting genetic material derived from a biological sample to at least one site-specific nicking endonuclease capable of i) recognizing a predetermined nucleotide motif comprising complementary nucleotide strands and ii) cleaving only one of said complementary strands in the process of generating the at least one single stranded polynucleotide tag. Accordingly, the present invention demonstrates that nicking endonucleases may advantageously be used for obtaining and isolating ssDNA tags. This novel approach in one embodiment eliminates the occurrence of any linker sequence in the ssDNA tag, and it eliminates the presence of a complementary strand in the isolated polynucleotide tag. The lack of linker sequence in the tag and the lack of any complementary strand serves to reduce the huge complexities associated with the analysis of expressed molecules in a biological sample.
Patent CA-2479436-C (CA)
Inventor: BARTLETT EDWIN C
IPC: A61L31/14
Filed: 2003-02-13
Granted: 2008-01-08
Abstract: A suture anchor system configured so as to facilitate implantation of a suture anchor within a bore formed in a bone, so as to secure a suture to the bone, is provided. Such a system comprises a suture anchor having a suture operably engaged therewith and an insertion tool having a tip and defining a first axis. The insertion tool is discrete with respect to the suture anchor and is capable of implanting the suture anchor within the bore such that the suture anchor is secured in the bone. The tip is engagable with the suture anchor and is configured to cooperate therewith so as to prevent the suture anchor from rotating about the first axis. Further, the insertion tool is configured with respect to the suture anchor such that a rotational force exerted on the insertion tool rotates the suture anchor about a second axis disposed perpendicularly with respect to the first axis. A predetermined axial seating force is then applied to the insertion tool, outwardly of the bore, to seat the suture anchor in the bore. The insertion tool is further configured so as to require an axial separation force to be applied thereto so as to separate the insertion tool from the suture anchor, wherein the separation force is no less than the seating force. Associated systems and methods are also provided.
Patent CA-2480148-C (CA)
Title: Structures flottantes
Inventor: GORMAN PATRICK HENRY RD
IPC: B63B35/50
Filed: 2003-03-27
Granted: 2008-01-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne des structures flottantes. Ces structures sont appropriées pour être utilisées comme pistes flottantes pour avions, routes flottantes et supports pour autres installations. Ces structures flottantes comprennent un pont et un ou plusieurs pontons fixés au pont. Ces pontons, reliés au pont, flottent dans l'eau contenue dans un bassin, qui flotte lui-même sur une étendue d'eau. Ce bassin assure l'amortissement ou l'isolation des forces dues aux courants dans l'étendue d'eau, ou aux vents dominants, afin de réduire tout mouvement indésirable ou excessif du pont. Les supports de ce pont peuvent effectuer un déplacement latéral limité par rapport aux pontons, ce qui assure un certain déplacement de ces derniers indépendamment et permet de réduire les contraintes sur la structure.
Patent CA-2481614-C (CA)
Inventor: BRUSKI GARY P
IPC: H02P27/08
Filed: 2004-09-14
Granted: 2010-02-02
Abstract: Un système de commande de moteur comprenant une pluralité de dispositifs de commande de moteur et une source d'énergie conçue pour l'entraînement d'un moteur électrique. Le système de commande de moteur comprend un commutateur qui fonctionne de manière sélective entre au moins une première position et une seconde position. Dans la première position, la source d'énergie est couplée à un premier dispositif de commande qui fournit la puissance nécessaire pour entraîner le moteur électrique. Dans la seconde position, la source d'énergie est couplée à un second dispositif de commande qui fournit la puissance nécessaire pour entraîner le moteur électrique. De plus, le commutateur isole électriquement l'entrée et la sortie du premier dispositif de commande à partir de la source de puissance lorsque le commutateur de dérivation manuel est placé dans la seconde position.
Patent CA-2483405-C (CA)
Inventor: KILNER MELVYN
IPC: C07C211/07
Filed: 2003-04-29
Granted: 2012-10-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé homogène permettant l'hydrogénation des acides carboxyliques et/ou de dérivés de ceux-ci en présence d'un catalyseur comprenant du ruthénium, du rhodium, du fer, de l'osmium ou du palladium, et une phosphine organique, l'hydrogénation étant effectuée en présence d'au moins 1% en poids d'eau. L'invention concerne également un procédé permettant de régénérer un catalyseur comprenant du ruthénium, du rhodium, du fer, de l'osmium ou du palladium et une phosphine organique, cette régénération étant effectuée en présence d'hydrogène et d'eau.
Patent CA-2484982-C (CA)
Inventor: APPEL WILLIAM S
IPC: A62B7/10
Filed: 2003-04-28
Granted: 2011-06-21
Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator system (100) adapted to be readily transported by a user includes a rechargeable energy source (104) and a concentrator (114) powered by the energy source (104). The concentrator (114) converts ambient air into concentrated oxygen gas for the user and includes a plurality of adsorption beds (300) and a rotary valve assembly (310). The rotary valve assembly (310) is relatively rotatable with respect to the plurality of adsorption beds (300) to provide valving action for selectively transferring fluids through the plurality of absorption beds (300) for converting ambient air into concentrated oxygen gas for the user. The ratio of adiabatic power to oxygen flow for the concentrator (114) is in the range of 6.2 W/LPM to 23.0 W/LPM.
Patent CA-2486705-C (CA)
Title: Beverage accessory device
Inventor: VANDERSCHUIT CARL R
IPC: F21V1/10
Filed: 2003-06-27
Granted: 2005-08-30
Abstract: A beverage accessory device (10) includes at least one light source (35) and a housing (11) which may be adapted to resemble an ice cube. The beverage accessory device (10) can include a buoyancy adjustment device for adjusting buoyancy of the beverage accessory device. A substantially water-tight container (39) may be positioned within a cavity in the housing (11). The container (39) can be adapted to receive either or both of the light source (35) and power source (41) for powering the light source (35). A filler (18) may all be positioned within the housing cavity, for among other reasons, to adjust the buoyancy of the beverage accessory device (10). The beverage accessory device may further include a straw receptacle (71) coupled to the housing (11).
Patent CA-2497546-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus for producing a metallic slurry material for use in semi-solid forming of shaped parts
Inventor: LOMBARD PATRICK J
IPC: C22C1/00
Filed: 2003-09-02
Granted: 2010-01-26
Abstract: An apparatus (200) for producing a metallic slurry material for use in semi-solid forming of a shaped part. The apparatus (200) is generally comprised of a forming vessel (202) and a thermal jacket (204). The forming vessel (202) defines an inner volume (V) for containing the metallic slurry material and has an outer surface (222). The thermal jacket (204) has an inner surface (252) disposed in thermal communication with the outer surface (222) of the forming vessel (202) to effectuate heat transfer therebetween. At least one of the forming vessel (202) and the thermal jacket (204) defines a number of grooves (224a-224e) to limit the rate of heat transfer adjacent the grooves (224a-224e). In one embodiment, the forming vessel (202) defines a plurality of axially-offset grooves (224a-224e) extending about the entire periphery of the outer surface (222) of the forming vessel (202). In another embodiment, a stator (206) is disposed about the thermal jacket (204) to impart an electromagnetic stirring force to the metallic slurry material contained within the forming vessel (202).
Patent CA-2501668-C (CA)
Inventor: WATSON ERIC B
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-03-21
Granted: 2013-12-31
Abstract: A method, system, and computer-accessible medium are provided for automating the optimization of search result relevance in a search engine. The system and method continually collect data that represent various aspects of how a search result is performing and compare that performance data to the expected performance for the search result. The system and method further diagnose the possible causes of underperforming results and automatically adjust the search engine operation to optimize the search result relevance.