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Patent CA-2598481-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved drying method for fuel cell stacks
Inventor: YIP PUI YAN JOYCE
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: For various reasons, it can be desirable to subject fuel cells to drying procedures. In solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells for instance, drying may be carried out prior to storing at below freezing temperatures, or to recover cell performance lost following freeze/thaw events. An improved drying method involves drying the cell uniformly throughout. That is, the drying power over the length of the fuel cell is adjusted to be essentially uniform. This can be accomplished by using an appropriate set of operating conditions. The improved drying method can improve the lifetime of the fuel cell.
Patent CA-2600296-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HODGSON KEVIN
IPC: B03B5/04
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: The invention provides a method for the separation of solids from a semi-solid viscous mass, the method comprising treating a solids-containing semi-solid viscous mass in an apparatus comprising a separating member incorporating a substantially flat solid surface and a supporting member, wherein the separating member is adapted to selectively impart directional momentum to the solids, thereby facilitating separation of the solids from the semi-solid viscous mass. Preferably the separating member comprises a substantially flat solid surface adapted for vibrational motion, the vibrational motion causing the solids material to be displaced from the remainder of the semi-solid viscous mass.
Patent CA-2601341-A1 (CA)
Title: Operational and auxiliary features for a bath therapy apparatus
Inventor: WESTFIELD BARBARA A
IPC: A47K3/022
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A bath apparatus is disclosed having auxiliary features, such as a handle, improvements to conventional therapeutic effects, a pedicure apparatus for providing a motorized rotary pedicure effect to the user, and a fluid dispenser is disclosed for dispensing therapeutic additives. A bath apparatus is disclosed with a showerhead mounted to an underside of a lid, oriented towards the bath chamber. A fluid pump draws fluid from the bath chamber and pumps the fluid through the showerhead for providing a pressurized fluid massage effect upon the body part. A bath therapy apparatus is disclosed having a sound dampened fan assembly for forcing air into a bath chamber for providing a bubbling massage effect. A sound level measurement of the fan assembly under predefined conditions is less than that of the bubbling massage effect.
Patent CA-2601881-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CRAWFORD JAMES T III
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: An electronic gaming system has a plurality of tables each having a plurality of electronic player interaction areas (EPIA's) spaced preferably about a table periphery so that a gaming player locates oneself in front of a respective EPIA to play a game. A controller of the system assigns any one of preferably a variety of games to any one table. The player is then free to choose what game he/she desires to play by picking a particular table. When playing of a game is being conducted by the controller at a particular table, the table is considered to be active. When a table is without players and thus a game is not being played, the table is considered to be inactive. The gaming system has a host console that communicates with each EPIA via the controller for managerial control of the plurality of tables. A host interface of the host console enables input by a host to move a game and the respective players from an active table to an inactive table.
Patent CA-2603456-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAJS ANDREW AUGUSTINE
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A method of implementing a state tracking mechanism in a communications session between a server (1) and a client system (2), wherein, in the course of the communications session, application data is provided to the client system (2) in accessible form only if the client system (2) has a valid value of state tracking information, includes transmitting a message carrying a new value of the state tracking information to the client system (2). It further includes calculating the value of the state tracking information valid after transmission of the message using as input at least the new value carried in the message and a datum maintained at the client system (2).
Patent CA-2605163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIGLING FELIX
IPC: B65D5/74
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a reclosable pouring element for composite cardboard/plastic packaging, particularly packaging for beverages, consisting of a shell element (1) that has a continuous fixing flange (5) and an outer thread (4) and an inner thread (6), a cutting element (2) that has an outer thread (7), and a screw lid (3) with an inner thread (16). After injection moulding, the cutting element (2) is moulded in one piece at the opposite end of the shell element (1) from the fixing flange (5) and is attached to said shell element in one piece by means of connecting bridges (15). When the pouring element is assembled, the cutting element (2) is situated inside the shell element (1). To achieve a particularly simple assembly and to ensure the integrity of the pre-assembled pouring element, the outer thread (7) consists of two thread sections (7A and 7B), each extending approximately around a quarter of the periphery of the cutting element (2) and having a gradient that is steeper than the inner thread (16) of the screw lid (3) and the cutting element (2) has protuberances (10) that jut out radially and are distributed around its outer periphery, said protuberances extending axially from the upper edge of the cutting element (2) beyond the outer thread (7) in such a way that they form a stop for the cutting element (2) that is pressed inside the shell element (1) during assembly.
Patent CA-2607494-A1 (CA)
Title: Nanoparticulate clopidogrel formulations
Inventor: JENKINS SCOTT
IPC: A61K31/4365
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a nanoparticulate clopidogrel, or a salt or derivative thereof, having improved bioavailability.  The nanoparticulate clopidogrel particles of the composition have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm and are useful in the prevention and treatment of pathologies induced by platelet aggregation. The clopidogrel particles may also be formulated as a controlled release polymeric coating or matrix drug delivery system.
Patent CA-2607744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPENSER BENJAMIN
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: A two-stage or component-based valve prosthesis that can be quickly and easily implanted during a surgical procedure is provided. The prosthetic valve comprises a support structure that is deployed at a treatment site. The prosthetic valve further comprises a valve member configured to be quickly connected to the support structure. The support structure may take the form of a stent that is expanded at the site of a native valve. If desired, the native leaflets may remain and the stent may be used to hold the native valve open.  In this case, the stent may be balloon expandable and configured to resist the powerful recoil force of the native leaflets. The support structure is provided with a coupling means for attachment to the valve member, thereby fixing the position of the valve member in the body. The valve member may be a non- expandable type, or may be expandable from a compressed state to an expanded state. The system is particularly suited for rapid deployment of heart valves in a conventional open-heart surgical environment.
Patent CA-2608913-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAMPEY DARRYL B
IPC: C08B1/02
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel selection marker vectors, and methods for using these vectors to generate stable gene expression systems in eukaryotic cells. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods utilizing any enzyme useful in the eukaryotic sterol/cholesterol biosynthetic pathway, such as a 3-ketosteroid reductase, as a metabolic selection marker to select transfected cells. In one embodiment, the method comprises transfecting cells that are auxotrophic for cholesterol with a vector encoding 3-ketosteroid reductase and at least one heterologous protein, and selecting cells that have the ability to survive in medium lacking cholesterol and/or producing the heterologous protein in these cells in chemically defined and/or serum-free media.
Patent CA-2613083-A1 (CA)
Title: Enhanced fraud monitoring systems
Inventor: SHRAIM IHAB
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for the enhanced detection and/or prevention of fraud. A set of embodiments provides, for example, a facility where companies (online businesses, banks, ISPs, etc.) provide a security provider with fraud feeds (such as, to name one example, a feed of email messages from third parties addressed to customers of those businesses), as well as systems and methods of implementing such a facility.  In some embodiments, feeds (such as messages) may be analyzed to create normalized direct and/or derived data which then may be made available to such companies (perhaps for a fee). By defining and controlling access to the direct and derived data, a security provider may enable such companies to negotiate bilateral and other agreements between themselves as to who they will exchange data with, what data will be exchanged, and under what commercial and other terms such data will be exchanged.
Patent CA-2613107-A1 (CA)
Title: Delayed release or extended-delayed release dosage forms of pramipexole
Inventor: NANGIA AVINASH
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions that allow for once- daily dosage forms of pramipexole. The proposed delayed / extended release dosage form in a single dosage form is equivalent to the immediate release three-time daily regimen, and upon administration, provides average steady state blood levels of pramipexole. A once-a-day administration of pramipexole is advantageous over the thrice-a-day administration in terms of both patient compliance and reduced adverse events, thus providing better treatment of the conditions for which the pramipexole is indicated.
Patent CA-2613296-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASUDA HISATOSHI
IPC: A61K8/63
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a lipophilic personal care composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 5% to about 50% of a polyglycerin fatty acid ester having a polyglycerin of 2- 15 units and at least 5 fatty acid residues attached thereto, wherein the fatty acid residue has 18 to 24 carbons; (b) from about 5% to about 50% of an N-long chain acyl acidic amino acid ester of sterol having formula (I): XOC(O)-(CH2)n-CH(NHCOR)-C(O)OY (I) wherein one of X and Y  is an ester residue of sterol selected from the group consisting of phytosterol, cholesterol, lanosterol, stigmasterol, its hydrogenates, and its derivatives, and the other is selected from H, an alkyl or alkenyl of 8-30 carbons, and ester residue of monohydric solid alcohol of 12-38 carbons; COR  is a long chain acyl group of 8-22 carbons; and n is an integer of 1 or 2; and having a water holding capability of at least 400%, and is liquid at 25~C; and (c) from about 5 % to about 50% of a dimer acid ester.
Patent CA-2615460-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRIOZZI PIERRE L
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: Antibody compositions and methods for inhibition of the effects of gonadotropin hormones are provided. Methods for treating cancer and methods for regulating fertility are provided by administration of the antibody compositions to a mammalian subject in need thereof.
Patent CA-2616626-A1 (CA)
Title: Electromechanical structure and method of making same
Inventor: FARRELL BRIAN
IPC: G01R29/10
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: An electromechanical structure includes a core and a plurality of conductive pins through the core. The pins are configured to form a signal distribution network from a first side of the core to a second side of the core.
Patent CA-2617656-A1 (CA)
Title: Boiserie metallique auto-adhesive pour cloison seche
Inventor: TREMPE PIERRE
IPC: E04F13/21
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: Lorsqu'on pose du placoplâtre (gypse), on utilise des boiseries métalliques pour procurer un fini soigné et une solide protection aux panneaux de placoplâtre (gypse) situés autour des fenêtres et aux montants de porte non dotés de garnitures de bois. Les trous et la surface crénelée offrent une excellente prise pour le composé à joints. Notre invention est boiserie métallique auto-adhésive. Cette méthode consist e à modifier la boiserie métallique utilisée présentement en ajoutant une band e auto-adhésive à l'intérieur de la boiserie métallique ce qui permet de ne pl us utiliser de vis et de clous. L'auto-adhésif s'avère une méthode efficace pour faciliter la pose de ces boiseries métalliques, réduire le temps d'installation et éviter d'abîmer la boiserie métallique.
Patent CA-2617841-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOSSELIN BENOIT
IPC: C07D301/26
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: Process for producing dichloropropanol according to which glycerol is subjected to a reaction in a liquid reaction medium with a chlorinating agent comprising hydrogen chloride, wherein a continuous or periodic withdrawal of a fraction (I) comprising at least water, dichloropropanol and hydrogen chloride is carried out, wherein said fraction (I) is introduced into a distillation step, wherein a fraction (II) containing at least water and hydrogen chloride in an amount of less than 10 % by weight of hydrogen chloride and of at least 1 mg of hydrogen chloride/kg, is separated from said distillation step, and wherein said fraction (II) is recycled to the distillation step.
Patent CA-2617902-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypropylene-based wire and cable insulation or jacket
Inventor: CHAUDHARY BHARAT I
IPC: H01B3/44
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: The invention is an electrically conductive device, e.g., a wire or cable, having a crush resistance of at least about 18 pounds per square inch (psi), the device comprising : A. An electrically conductive member comprising at least one electrically conductive substrate, e.g., a wire strand or a pair of twisted wire strands ; and B. At least one electric-insulating member substantially surrounding the electrically conductive member, e.g., a polymer coating or layer, the electric-insulating member comprising a polymer blend, the polymer blend comprising: 1. At least about 50 weight percent of a polypropylene, and 2. At least about 10 weight percent of an elastomer. In one embodiment, the blend is characterized as having (i) a hot creep of less than 200% at 150C, (ii) a dielectric constant at 60 Hz and 90C of less than about 2.5, (iii) a dissipation factor at 60 Hz and 90C of less than about 0.005, and (iv) an AC breakdown strength of greater than about 600 v/mil.
Patent CA-2618832-A1 (CA)
Title: Moveable support for a waste container
Inventor: LAWLESS RAY
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A moveable support (1 ), for a waste container (2), such as a skip, which has a frame (3) for supporting the waste container (2). The frame (3) has a base (15) on which the waste container (2) can sit. The frame (3) is mounted on wheels (5, 6, 7, 8) to enable the waste container (2) to be relocated while supported by the moveable support (1 ).
Patent CA-2620748-A1 (CA)
Title: Induction cooking device
Inventor: OKADA KAZUICHI
IPC: H05B6/12
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: High-temperature exhaust heat in a body (21) is discharged to the outside of the body (21) by means of an exhaust fan (41) through both a first suction airflow path (49) and a first exhaust airflow path (49a) that form a first airflow path. Also, air outside the body (21) or air in that place in the body in which the temperature is low is sucked by the exhaust fan (41) through a second airflow path (51) communicating from a second exhaust fan air-suction opening (50) to an exhaust fan air-suction section (41a), and the low-temperature air is made to pass the outside of a drive motor (43) to cool it.  The inside of the body (21) and the drive motor (43) are efficiently cooled.
Patent CA-2620758-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of drug formulation based on increasing the affinity of active agents for crystalline microparticle surfaces
Inventor: HOKENSON MARK
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: Methods are provided for promoting the adsorption of an active agent to microparticles by modifying the structural properties of the active agent in order to facilitate favorable association to the microparticle.
Patent CA-2620942-A1 (CA)
Title: Headset with flashing light emitting diodes
Inventor: LIU QUNSHENG
IPC: H04B3/00
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: A headphone system is provided with two earbud headphones and a control module, each fitted with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs may be of many different colors and flash to the beat of the music. Patterns, colors, and intensity may be adjusted based on a user's preferences. The intensity, frequency, and light patterns of the LEDs may change when a threshold level is reached.
Patent CA-2621324-A1 (CA)
Title: Method, device and system of illumination-based disinfection
Inventor: TRIBELSKY ZAMIR
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: An apparatus (100) for disinfecting a flowing medium (113), comprising a conduit (106) having an inlet (116) for receiving the medium (113) and an outlet (118) for discharging the medium (113), a flow adapter (104) for adapting a flow of the medium (113) at the inlet (116) based on an intended spatial distribution of flow velocities of entities suspended in the medium (113) along a plurality of intended flow paths (112) from the inlet (116) to the outlet (118), and at least one illumination source (102) for illuminating the conduit (106) with light (108) having a customized spatial light flux distribution based at least in part of the intended distribution of flow velocities.
Patent CA-2621892-A1 (CA)
Title: Magnetic step pin assembly and method of installation
Inventor: KEGERIS TED
IPC: E06C9/04
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: A magnetic step pin assembly for a concrete structure including an elongated plate having at least one magnet installed on a first side of the plate and at least two step pin pegs extending from a second side of the plate, and a plurality of cam pins for insertion into holes formed by the at least two step pin pegs, thereby forming a ladder for the concrete structure.
Patent CA-2624454-A1 (CA)
Title: Heating blanket and pads
Inventor: DEIBEL RUDOLF A
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: An electric heating blanket includes a flexible sheet-like heating element, a first unheated flap extending from a first edge of the heating element, and a second unheated flap extending from a second edge of the heating element. A  flexible water-resistant shell may cover the heating element.
Patent CA-2624808-A1 (CA)
Title: Nonwoven fabric, articles including nonwoven fabrics, and methods of making nonwoven fabrics
Inventor: DESAI PRASHANT
IPC: B32B7/028
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include nonwoven fabrics, methods of making nonwoven fabrics, articles including nonwoven fabric, and the like.
Patent CA-2624953-A1 (CA)
Title: High-speed molecular analyzer system and method
Inventor: DEWALCH NORMAN BINZ
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: This invention relates to a device for the determination of the sequence of nucleic acids and other polymeric or chain type molecules. Specifically, the device analyzes a sample prepared by incorporating fluorescent dyes. The sample is then vaporized, charged and accelerated down an evacuated chamber.  The individual molecules are sorted by mass differential and illuminated causing fluorescent dyes to emit light that is picked up by a detector. The output of detector is then processed to yield sequence of sample.
Patent CA-2631200-A1 (CA)
Title: Temple adjustment mechanism for eyewear
Inventor: NEGISHI TOHRU
IPC: G02C5/20
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: A temple adjustment mechanism includes a male side member joined to one side of a lens frame, and a female side member relatively movable to and from the male side member. A temple is hingedly connected to the female side member. The male and female side members are relatively movable between a retracted position and an extended position. A spring is connected between the male and female side members to hold the two side members in their retracted position. A linkage extends between the male and female side members and is manually operable to move the two side members to their extended position from their retracted position. When the male and female side members are moved to their extended position, the female side member is longitudinally spaced from the male side member so that the overall length of the temple is increased.
Patent CA-2632219-A1 (CA)
Title: Logistics system for transporting postal items and method for determining a transport path
Inventor: HARBAUM MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a logistic system for transporting a postal item on a transport path within a postal distribution network. The transport path contains several nodes of the postal distribution network, in particular, a node which corresponds to a delivery point, and at least one node which corresponds to a sorting point. The logistics system is characterised in that the node is allocated a defined identification characteristic and that a first node is allocated the identification characteristic of a second node. The second node precedes or follows the first node on the transport path of the postal item. The invention relates to a method for determining the transport path of a postal item.
Patent CA-2638497-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus
Inventor: HAMPSON EDWARD
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A cushion sub 10 including an input portion 130 for receiving drive from a drive means, and an output portion 60 for transmitting the drive to a drill string. One of the input portion 130 and the output portion 60 including one or more guides 70. The other of the input portion 130 and the output 60 portion being engaged with the one or more guides 70 for transmitting the drive and arranged for relative reciprocating sliding movement along the one or more guides 70 between a first and a second limit of movements. At least one of the one or more guides 70 including a shoulder 500 adjacent at least one of and between the first and the second limit of movement to minimise adverse step formation as the at least one guide 70 wears. One of the input portion 130 and the output portion 60 may define a cylinder 20, 50 including first end wall 40 and second endwall 50. The guides 70 might be formed by drive pins 70. The drive pins 70 may be press fitted to the first endwall 40. The drive pins 70 may be mounted to the second endwall 50 via respective resiliently deformable mountings 310. The drive pins 70 may include a lubricating groove 400.
Patent CA-2638710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHENFIELD MICHAEL
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2008-08-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling or disabling a feature based on a battery level threshold, the method including: checking a battery level; determining whether the battery level is above or below a predetermined threshold for the feature; and enabling or disabling the feature based on the result of the determining step. Further, a method and server application for enabling or disabling a feature based on a battery level threshold, the method including: obtaining a battery level at a server application;  comparing the battery level with a preconfigured threshold for the feature; and modifying data or a data type to be sent to the mobile device based on the result of the comparing step.