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Patent CA-2528187-C (CA)
Inventor: STECKO IVAN
IPC: B65G17/48
Filed: 2005-11-24
Granted: 2014-02-11
Abstract: An anti-backlash mechanism is provided for use in an assembly line including a conveyor transporting a plurality of pucks. The anti-backlash mechanism comprises a supporting structure adapted for being mounted adjacent the conveyor. A finger is mounted on the supporting structure and is biased in contact with the pucks to successively fall into and move out of notches defined in the pucks. The finger while being in engagement with the notches acts to block the propagation of movement from one of the plurality of pucks to other colliding pucks located upstream therefrom.
Patent CA-2529264-C (CA)
Inventor: BREUER CHRISTIAN
IPC: H05B41/36
Filed: 2005-12-06
Granted: 2015-08-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an operating device for operating high-pressure gas discharge lamps. Of particular concern is an operating device having a controller for start-up of high-pressure gas discharge lamps which provides a shorter start-up phase in comparison with the prior art. This is achieved by a lamp state detector which recognizes, after starting, that a hot lamp is present and thereupon increases the start-up current.
Patent CA-2535422-C (CA)
Title: Improved adjustable valve pin assembly and method
Inventor: TRAKAS PANOS
IPC: B29C45/23
Filed: 2004-06-23
Granted: 2011-11-15
Abstract: A valve pin adjustment system is provided for use in valve gated injection molding applications which enables adjustments to the positioning of the valve pin without necessitating removal of the clamping plates and valve assembly components, including valve pins. A piston associated with the valve pin includes a cylindrical body having first and second co-axially aligned internally threaded bores of respective first and second diameters.  Preferably, the threads formed in the first and second bores are of the opposite hand. First and second externally-threaded cylindrical valve pin positioning members are respectively received in the first and second bores.  Each of the positioning members includes a head portion and a tip portion. The tip of the second positioning member is in contact with the head of the first positioning member to lock the first positioning member in place, and the tip of the first positioning member is in contact with a head portion on the valve pin to locate the valve pin.
Patent CA-2537877-C (CA)
Inventor: DE KOCK HERMAN AUGUSTINUS
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2004-09-30
Granted: 2015-03-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the preparation of benzoxazole sulfonamide compounds of formula (9) as well as novel intermediates of formula (6) for use in said method. More in particular the invention relates to methods for the Preparation of 2-amino-benzoxazole sulfonamide compounds which make use of 2-mercapto-benzoxazole sulfonamide intermediates, more in particular methods employing the intermediate 1-Benzy1-2-hydroxy-3-[isobutyl~(2-methylsulfanyl-benzoxazole-6-sulfonyl)-amino)-propyl)-carbamic ester, and to methods amenable to industrial scaling up. Said benzoxazole sulfonamide compounds are particularly useful as HIV protease inhibitors. The substituents are defined in the claims.
Patent CA-2545584-C (CA)
Title: Methodes et compositions destinees au traitement de troubles metaboliques
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER DANIEL I
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 2004-11-17
Granted: 2012-10-23
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des méthodes et des compositions pour des interventions thérapeutique dans le cas de l'hyperphénylalaninémie. Sont décrites plus spécialement des méthodes et des compositions convenant pour le traitement de divers types de phénylcétonurie au moyen de compositions renfermant BH4. Sont envisagées des thérapies combinatoires au moyen de BH4 et autres posologies thérapeutiques.
Patent CA-2547333-C (CA)
Inventor: SORENSEN EDITH TROST
IPC: A23G3/34
Filed: 2004-12-08
Granted: 2013-02-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a solid, oral tooth whitening confectionary composi~tion comprising a tooth whitening agent comprising an alkaline or alkaline earth metal pyrophosphate, preferably calcium pyrophosphate. In one embodiment, the composition of the invention comprises an additional tooth whitening agent.
Patent CA-2549461-C (CA)
Inventor: LILLEY RONALD C
IPC: A61C17/22
Filed: 2004-12-09
Granted: 2013-02-05
Abstract: The drive system drives a brushhead at a driving frequency. The drive system includes a frequency modulation system which changes. the driving frequency about a center frequency in such a manner, with selected frequency deviation and modulation frequency, which interacts with the resonance of the brushhead to produce a change of amplitude in the movement of the brushhead within a range of 5-30%.
Patent CA-2557391-C (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of tryptase inhibitors
Inventor: GRAF CLAUS-DIETER
IPC: C07D211/02
Filed: 2005-02-18
Granted: 2011-06-28
Abstract: This invention is directed to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I) and their salts, formula (I) which are useful as tryptase inhibitors, to intermediates useful in the preparation of such compounds, to processes for the preparation of such intermediates, and to the use of such intermediates for the preparation of such compounds.
Patent CA-2557717-C (CA)
Inventor: BOURU MICHEL
IPC: F01D7/00
Filed: 2006-08-28
Granted: 2014-05-27
Abstract: The invention concerns a controllable, variable length rod device. It includes a first half-rod (12) having a first connection extremity (12a) with a drive system (16) and a second extremity (12b), a second half-rod (14) with a first connection extremity (14a) with a driven system (18), and a second extremity (14b), a rotary displacement unit (20) comprising a rotation shaft (22) and a rotary head (24, 26) cooperating with the said second extremities (12b, 14b) of the said rods to cause an inverse displacement of the said half-rods, by means forming a bearing (34, 36) in which the said rotation shaft (22) is mounted, two translation guidance units (38, 40) for at least two directions parallel to the said half-rods (12, 14), the said guidance units being mechanically linked to the said means forming the bearing; and rotary drive means in both directions of the said shaft (22) according to a predetermined law.
Patent CA-2564082-C (CA)
Title: Earth-boring bits
Inventor: MIRCHANDANI PRAKASH K
IPC: E21B10/46
Filed: 2005-04-28
Granted: 2013-06-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for forming a bit body for an earth-boring bit. The bit body may comprise hard particles, wherein the hard particles comprise at least one carbide, nitride, boride, and oxide and solid solutions thereof, and a binder binding together the hard particles. The binder may comprise at least one metal selected from cobalt, nickel, and iron, and, optionally, at least one melting point reducing constituent selected from a transition metal carbide in the range of (30) to (60) weight percent, boron up to (10) weight percent, silicon up to (20) weight percent, chromium up to (20) weight percent, and manganese up to (25) weight percent, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the binder. In addition, the hard particles may comprise at least one of (i) cast carbide (WC + W2C) particles, (ii) transition metal carbide particles selected from the carbides of titanium, chromium, vanadium, zirconium, hafnium, tantalum, molybdenum, niobium, and tungsten, and (iii) sintered cemented carbide particles.
Patent CA-2568580-C (CA)
Inventor: ORTIZ MARK S
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 2006-11-22
Granted: 2014-09-09
Abstract: Une agrafeuse chirurgicale comportant un effecteur terminal sélectivement flexible est décrite. Une mâchoire de retenue d'agrafe de l'effecteur terminal est couplée à une autre mâchoire pour saisir un tissu à agrafer. L'agrafeuse peut être adaptée pour entraîner des agrafes dans un tissu dont le motif épouse la forme sélectionnée de l'effecteur terminal. En particulier, l'effecteur terminal peut être adapté pour entraîner des agrafes selon un motif linéaire lorsque l'effecteur oriente les agrafes d'après une configuration essentiellement linéaire. L'effecteur terminal peut également être adapté pour entraîner des agrafes selon un motif non linéaire lorsque l'effecteur oriente les agrafes d'après une configuration non linéaire. Des procédés d'agrafage de tissus à l'aide d'une agrafeuse comportant un effecteur terminal flexible sont également traités.
Patent CA-2581553-C (CA)
Inventor: ANDRESKY DAVID
IPC: H03J3/02
Filed: 2007-03-14
Granted: 2013-08-06
Abstract: A reader for an RFID system includes an antenna assembly, a signal driver and a controller. The antenna assembly has an antenna coupled to an antenna tuning circuit which includes a variable capacitance circuit. The signal driver is coupled to the antenna assembly to apply a drive signal to the antenna assembly. The controller is coupled to the antenna assembly to determine a difference between an antenna impedance and a signal driver impedance and to set the variable capacitance at a set capacitance value which reduces the impedance difference.
Patent CA-2582979-C (CA)
Title: Indicator device having an active agent encapsulated in an electrospun nanofiber
Inventor: FIORELLO ANTHONY
IPC: D04H1/4309
Filed: 2005-09-09
Granted: 2010-04-13
Abstract: An Indicator device for determining the efficacy of an antimicrobial treatment process. The indicator device includes an active agent encapsulated in an encapsulation component. The encapsulation components preferably takes the form of an electrospun nanofiber including a polymer.
Patent CA-2589397-C (CA)
Inventor: LEBRETON PIERRE
IPC: A61L24/08
Filed: 2005-11-28
Granted: 2015-03-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to: - biocompatible, viscoelastic aqueous solutions based on a mixture of sodium hyaluronate(s) (NaHA) and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose(s) (HPMC), which contain: + from 1 to 2% by weight of at least one sodium hyaluronate having an average molecular weight of between 1.10 6 g/mol and 3.5.10 6 g/mol; and + from 0.2 to 1% by weight of at least one hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose having an average molecular weight of between 10,000 g/mol and 110,000 g/mol; - the preparation of said solutions; and - their use as surgical auxiliaries and/or temporary implants and as hydration implants.
Patent CA-2597367-C (CA)
Inventor: GULATI POONAM S
IPC: A61B5/1468
Filed: 2006-01-12
Granted: 2013-06-25
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include polypeptide formulations and methods for making, using and characterizing them. Embodiment of the invention include stabilized polypeptide formulations, for example stable glucose oxidase formulations that can be used with glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes. Another embodiment of the invention includes methods to characterize the concentration of nonionic surfactants in stabilized polypeptide formulation for example stable insulin formulations that can be used in the treatment of diabetes.
Patent CA-2606373-C (CA)
Title: Emballage alimentaire et procede de transfert d'aliment
Inventor: GILLBLAD RICKARD
IPC: A23L5/30
Filed: 2006-04-28
Granted: 2014-02-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une pièce de fond (4) conçue pour recevoir un aliment (1) sur celle-ci, et une partie conteneur (2) où ladite pièce de fond (4) et la partie conteneur (2) sont conçues pour renfermer ledit aliment. L~emballage est pourvu de moyen pour maintenir la pièce de fond (4) et la partie conteneur (2) ensemble de manière détachable et d~un moyen pour séparer ladite pièce de fond (4) de la partie conteneur (2) totalement ou partiellement. La séparation consiste à retirer ladite pièce de fond (4) avec la pièce de fond (4) de l~emballage occupant une position sensiblement horizontale sur une surface de service (8) de sorte que l~aliment (1) est disposé pour venir au contact de la surface de service (8), à la conséquence de laquelle ladite partie conteneur (2) est sensiblement retenue dans sa position renfermant ledit aliment. L~invention concerne également un procédé de transfert d~aliment d~un emballage (5) à une surface de service (8).
Patent CA-2606775-C (CA)
Title: Oil-based sludge separation and treatment system
Inventor: IVAN CATALIN
IPC: C02F11/12
Filed: 2006-05-19
Granted: 2014-09-09
Abstract: An apparatus for treating oil-based sludge includes a boiler, a heat exchanger having a circulatory steam path in fluid communication with the boiler and a sludge path receiving sludge, a plurality of serially- aligned mixers in fluid communication with the sludge path of the heat exchanger, a separation tank in fluid communication with the plurality of mixers, and wherein the separation tank includes a tank having a plurality of walls, a hydrocyclone mounted within the tank receiving sludge from the plurality of mixers, wherein the hydrocyclone includes a solids outlet directing a solids component towards a bottom portion of the tank and a fluid outlet directing a fluid component into the tank, a means for conveying separated solids along the bottom portion of the tank to a solids outlet, and a plurality of fluid outlets vertically located along a tank wall, wherein each outlet includes a valve providing selective fluid communication from the tank.
Patent CA-2608349-C (CA)
Inventor: HAYDEN KEVIN M
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2006-03-07
Granted: 2014-04-29
Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are methods for focusing ions for an ion fragmentor, and methods for operating an ion optics assembly. In various embodiments, the present teachings provide methods that substantially maintain the position of the focal point of the an incoming ion beam over a wide range of collision energies, and thereby provide a collimated ion beam for a collision cell over a wide range of energies. In various embodiments, the present teachings provide methods that facilitate decreasing' ion transmission losses over a wide range of collision energies.
Patent CA-2614541-C (CA)
Inventor: ROUQUETTE PATRICE
IPC: G01C23/00
Filed: 2006-07-11
Granted: 2015-04-21
Abstract: The invention concerns an approach assisting device (1) comprising a flight management system (2) which determines an approach path, an inertial reference system (3) which prepares inertial position data, which receives position data of the aircraft, and which determines a hybrid position of said aircraft, a landing assisting multimode receiver (4) which receives data concerning said approach path and said hybrid position, and which deduces therefrom lateral and vertical angular differences, at least when said approach axis is captured, and a guiding system (7) which receives said lateral and vertical angular differences and uses same for guiding the aircraft, at least when said approach path is captured.
Patent CA-2618449-C (CA)
Inventor: MASON MICHAEL
IPC: F16C19/28
Filed: 2008-01-15
Granted: 2011-05-10
Abstract: A bearing assembly is provided having a roller bearing with an inner raceway fitted around the journal portion of an axle. An outer raceway combines with the inner raceway to receive roller elements. A backing ring is centered to the shaft fillet. An annular wear ring is positioned between the inner race and the backing ring. An improved lubricant seal arrangement is provided between the wear ring and the supporting outer raceway.
Patent CA-2621220-C (CA)
Inventor: GREGORICH DANIEL J
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2006-09-01
Granted: 2014-03-25
Abstract: Medical devices such as catheters can include structure or provision that permit a physician or other health care professional to adjust the stiffness of at least a portion of the medical device. In some instances, the medical device may be adjusted prior to inserting the medical device into a patient.  In some cases, the medical device may be adjusted while in use within the patient.
Patent CA-2621514-C (CA)
Title: Seal chain having greaser
Inventor: ONO TAKUMA
IPC: F16G13/02
Filed: 2005-09-09
Granted: 2012-08-21
Abstract: A greasing through hole is perforated through one outer link plate, and greasing device is attached to the through hole. Degreasing through-holes are perforated through an outer link plate or an inner link plate on the side distant from the outer link plate with a bearing section A between the link plates, and degreasing device 22 is attached to those through-holes. Lubricant injected from the greasing device is supplied to the bearing section A through a gap c between the sealing device and the outer link plate, and used lubricant within the bearing section A  is discharged out of the degreasing device through another gap c.
Patent CA-2622522-C (CA)
Inventor: ABDEL-KADER SHERIF
IPC: H04W48/16
Filed: 2008-02-19
Granted: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A mobile device having a wireless local area network interface and one or more other wireless interfaces identifies a location of the mobile device via one or more of the other wireless interfaces, estimates a likelihood of finding a wireless local area network at the location, and scans for wireless local area networks while at the location during scan sessions that are separated by intervals, where the intervals are determined by the estimated likelihood.
Patent CA-2623190-C (CA)
Title: Fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly including alignment sleeve insert
Inventor: THEUERKORN THOMAS
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2006-09-13
Granted: 2012-01-17
Abstract: A fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly includes a fiber optic receptacle adapted to be mounted within a connector port of a network connection terminal and a fiber optic plug mounted upon an end of a fiber optic cable, wherein the fiber optic receptacle and the fiber optic plug comprise complimentary alignment and keying features that allow the fiber optic receptacle to receive only a fiber optic plug of like ferrule configuration. The fiber optic receptacle includes an alignment sleeve insert operable for receiving and optically connecting at least one receptacle ferrule and at least one opposing plug ferrule. The receptacle is suitable for use in enclosures requiring a minimal receptacle penetration depth, wherein the fiber optic receptacle comprises a shoulder that is secured against an inner wall of the enclosure to provide strain relief against cable-pulling forces of up to about 600 lbs.
Patent CA-2623768-C (CA)
Inventor: BAJJALIEH WILLIAM
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2006-10-09
Granted: 2016-04-12
Abstract: The present invention comprises small molecule inhibitors of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), which is associated with a number of malignancies such as ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, and glioblastomas, among others. Accordingly, the compounds of the present invention are useful for treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting these diseases.
Patent CA-2625029-C (CA)
Title: Product of amines with hydroxy acid as friction modifiers suitable for automatic transmission fluids
Inventor: BARTLEY STUART
IPC: C10M141/10
Filed: 2006-10-11
Granted: 2014-12-23
Abstract: Compositions comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity; an amide represented by the formula R1R2N-C(O)R3 wherein R1 and R2 are hydrocarbyl groups of at least 6 carbon atoms and R3 is a hydroxyalkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a group formed by the condensation of said hydroxyalkyl group, through a hy-droxyl group thereof, with an acylating agent; a nitrogen-containing dispersant; and a phosphorus-containing compound are suitable for lubricating a transmis- sion.
Patent CA-2635712-C (CA)
Title: Cervimetry control apparatus
Inventor: DUBEY DHARMESH K
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2006-11-20
Granted: 2012-05-15
Abstract: The present application provides a medical device (10) for measuring cervical dilation including an elongate body (12) defining a proximal end (19) and a distal end (16), as well as an expandable element coupled to the distal end of the elongate body. An array of movable (24) elements may be disposed circumferentially about the elongate body, where the array of movable elements is movably coupled to the distal end of the elongate body by a plurality of wires (36). The medical device may further include a measurement mechanism able to determine a radial spacing of the array of movable elements, as well as a dilation indicator in communication with the measurement mechanism. One or more pressure sensors may be coupled to the array of movable elements, whereby a control element is in communication with the pressure sensors. In addition, an inflation source may be included in fluid communication with the expandable element.
Patent CA-2637106-C (CA)
Inventor: HOISINGTON ZACHARY C
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 2008-07-09
Granted: 2015-11-24
Abstract: A method to control a device may include forming an integrated simulation model of an actual environment in which the device is or will be operating. The integrated simulation model may be formed using pre-existing data and real-time data related to the actual environment. The method may also include presenting a simulation including a representation of the device operable in the integrated simulation model of the actual environment and allowing control of operation of the simulation of the device in the integrated simulation model of the actual environment. The method may further include controlling operation of the device in the actual environment using the simulation of the representation of the device in the integrated simulation model of the actual environment.
Patent CA-2642676-C (CA)
Inventor: CARRE ERIC A
IPC: B65B29/08
Filed: 2007-02-09
Granted: 2016-02-02
Abstract: A frozen food package and method of producing and using the same is disclosed. The food package includes a bag which is freezable, ovenable and microwaveable. A frozen food assembly within the bag includes uncooked food, preferably an entree. Typically, the food assembly includes a meat, a fruit or vegetable, and a flavoring liquid such as a broth or stock, and may include infused oil or a dairy product. The uncooked food is typically embedded in the frozen liquid to facilitate handling and shipping and to align the frozen food with a display window of the bag. Chemical preservatives are not necessary and sauces may be omitted although sauces are not burned in the cooking process. The method typically includes sealing the frozen uncooked food in the liquid-impermeable bag and cooking the food in the sealed bag. The resulting dish is a substantial improvement over the well-known precooked frozen meals.
Patent CA-2643341-C (CA)
Inventor: SLOAN CHRIS DAVID
IPC: G11B23/03
Filed: 2006-06-28
Granted: 2014-02-11
Abstract: A case for holding a DVD or other device may include a flexible clip arm for, e.g., retaining printed information about the DVD, holding the DVD, and/or locking one or more DVDs in place. An apparatus includes a body (100) configured to retain a first disc (160, 210). The apparatus further includes a retention device (130) coupled to the body and configured to apply pressure to material (140) disposed between the retention device and the body and thereby to assist in retaining the material between the retention device and the body. A method includes inserting (620) a first disc into a container configured to retain the first disc. The method further includes securing material (630) within the container using a retention device coupled to the container and configured to apply pressure to the material and thereby to assist in retaining the material within the container. Other implementations focus on holding or locking a DVD, or other device.
Patent CA-2647449-C (CA)
Inventor: COHEN EMMA SUZANNE
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-03-27
Granted: 2017-05-16
Abstract: Binding members for alpha chain of receptor for granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSFR ), especially antibody molecules. Use of the binding members in treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, allergic response, multiple sclerosis, myeloid leukaemia and atherosclerosis.