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Patent CA-2603725-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARCZYK STANISLAW
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument including a handle portion, a body portion, an articulating tool assembly and an articulation mechanism is disclosed. The body portion extends distally from the handle portion. The articulation mechanism includes an articulation link for articulating the tool assembly, an articulation knob for rotating an interface member, the articulation link having a slit at a proximal end operatively connected to the interface member, wherein rotational motion of the articulation knob is translated into axial motion of the first and second articulation links thereby articulating the articulating tool assembly.
Patent CA-2604058-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for converting blends of high asphaltenic content fractions of bitumen or heavy oil and low rank coals to distillable oils and upgraded solid fuel
Inventor: IGNASIAK BOLESLAW
IPC: C10C3/02
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A method is provided for efficient processing of blends of low rank coals and asphaltenic fractions separated from bitumen/heavy oil by any deasphalting technology or residues (vacuum bottoms) generated by atmospheric and vacuum distillations of bitumen and/or heavy oil. The method includes the steps of crushing and homogenizing the blends of coals/asphaltenic fractions, thermally treating (co-processing) so prepared blends at 420-460°C, at ambient pressure and in inert atmosphere followed by collecting the distillable oil product, quality solid fuel and generated gases.
Patent CA-2605388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WISHNOW ED
IPC: G01J3/32
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and camera for obtaining a high-contrast image of a predetermined target present in an area under observation.  The method involves obtaining an in-band image of the observation area including the target using a filter whose bands are aligned with selected characteristic wavelength bands of the target and an out-of-band image of the observation area excluding the target using the filter with its bands non-aligned with the selected characteristic wavelength bands of the target.  Processing of the in-band and out- of-band images results in a high-contrast image highlighting the presence of the target in the observation area and thereby allowing its detection and monitoring.
Patent CA-2607865-A1 (CA)
Title: Under floor heating element
Inventor: DAVIS SHAWN
IPC: H05B1/00
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: An under floor heating element incorporating a scrim having one or more pairs of heating and/or sensor wires arranged in a continuous pattern such that pair members are disposed in crossing relation to one another. The pair members may be cut and joined to establish electrical connections at defined crossing points to establish feedback loop circuits with a control element.
Patent CA-2608661-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELBROUCK KLAUS
IPC: B62B3/00
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: An arrangement for transporting bottles and/or a plurality of handling units combined to form multipacks made up of a plurality of bottles. The arrangement comprises a tray of rectangular shape having a top side and an underside. The top side and underside of the tray position such multipacks and allow trays to be stacked one upon the other and also allow the insertion of individual bottles. The top side of the tray has first supporting contours, which are adapted to the foot region of a plurality of multipacks arranged one beside the other and second supporting contours, which are adapted to accommodate the head region of a plurality of individual bottles inserted one beside the other. The underside of the tray has third supporting contours, support the head region of the multipacks and fourth supporting contours which accommodate the foot region of a plurality of individual bottles inserted one beside the other.
Patent CA-2609295-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of treating surfaces in subterranean formations
Inventor: NGUYEN PHILIP D
IPC: C09K8/565
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: Provided are methods of modifying the surface stress-activated reactivity of fracture faces or particulates used in subterranean operations. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid that comprises a base fluid and a surface-treating reagent capable of modifying the stress-activated reactivity of a mineral surface in a subterranean formation;  introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation; and allowing the surface-treating reagent to modify the stress-activated reactivity of at least a portion of a mineral surface in the subterranean formation. In another embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a plurality of particulates, at least one of which comprises a mineral surface; providing a surface-treating reagent capable of modifying the stress- activated reactivity of a mineral surface of a particulate; and allowing the surface-treating reagent modify the stress-activated reactivity of at least a portion of the mineral surface of at least one particulate. In other embodiments, the methods comprise the use of particulates comprising a modified mineral surface in fluids introduced into subterranean formations.
Patent CA-2609950-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IRAWAN LIM HENDRA
IPC: D06N3/04
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a film membrane with excellent weather-resistant properties, a high transmission of solar thermal radiation, effective retention of thermal radiation emitted by the earth and a high degree of mechanical strength and to a method for producing said film membrane. Said properties are achieved by a composite of a thermoplastic plastic and a cover layer consisting of poly(meth)acrylate. Adhesion is achieved by copolymers with a polar character. One or more layers of the plastic moulded body can also be provided with flame-retardants.
Patent CA-2610663-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular apparatus for production testing
Inventor: HEIGHINGTON LARRY JAMES
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: An apparatus for production testing. According to one aspect, the apparatus is modular and suitable for transport and assembly in the field. The apparatus comprises a platform and one or more pressure vessels. The platform includes a mounting bracket for the pressure vessel and the mounting bracket includes a guide mechanism. The guide mechanism allows the pressure vessel to be lowered into the mounting bracket and coupled to the platform for example using a load sling on a helicopter.  According to another aspect, the pressure vessels comprise spherical containers and the spherical containers are configured to be heliportable to a field site.
Patent CA-2610718-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic applicator
Inventor: WYATT PETER JONATHAN
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, includes a handle (12), a stem (16), and an applicator head (20) coupled to the stem and supported for rotation relative to the handle. An actuator (18) moves the applicator head in a vibrational motion. Additionally or alternatively, the applicator head may include a first set of protrusions (30) having a first stiffness and a second set of protrusions having a second stiffness, wherein the first stiffness is greater than the second stiffness.  The actuator may further be coupled to the handle to provide a tactile vibratory signal to the user.
Patent CA-2613888-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOE MICHAEL
IPC: B01J8/04
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: Reforming reactor for the conversion of a process fluid into hydrogen comprising: a reforming section and a boiler section which are both contained within a common volume and a combustion section, in which said reforming section contains one or more catalyst tubes filled with reforming catalyst, said boiler section is provided with one or more tubes carrying flue gas from the combustion section and said combustion section is provided with at least one burner, wherein the heat exchanging medium required for the reforming of said process fluid in the one or more catalyst tubes is a gas-liquid mixture that self-circulates and is encapsulated inside said common volume containing said reforming and boiler sections .
Patent CA-2614850-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel pharmaceutical modified release dosage form cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor
Inventor: JINDAL KOUR CHAND
IPC: A61K31/415
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: Pharmaceutical modified release dosage form comprising at least one cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, prodrugs, solvates, hydrates, or derivatives thereof as active agent, with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for controlling the release of the cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor is provided. The dosage form preferably provides a release of not more than about 60 % of the cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor in 1 hour and not less than about 75 % of the cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor after 12 hours when tested in accordance with the dissolution method (I) described herein employing Distilled water with 2.0 % Sodium lauryl sulphate as the dissolution medium or in accordance with the dissolution method (II) described herein employing pH 7.0 Phosphate buffer with 2.0%  Sodium lauryl sulphate as the dissolution medium or in accordance with the dissolution method (III) described herein employing 0.001 N Hydrochloric acid with 1.0 % Sodium lauryl sulphate as dissolution medium. Further, the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention when tested in a group of healthy humans preferably achieves a mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) after at least about 1 hour of administration of the dosage form,. The present invention also provides process of preparing such dosage form compositions and prophylactic and/or therapeutic methods of using such dosage form.
Patent CA-2615498-A1 (CA)
Title: Wick-holder assembly
Inventor: KUBICEK CHRIS A
IPC: F23D3/24
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A wick-holder assembly includes a wick-retention member for retaining a wick thereto and a heat-conductive element extending from a base portion. The heat-conductive element may include materials having different thermal expansion coefficients. The materials may be arranged to interact to cause a portion of the heat-conductive element to move in response to a flame disposed on the wick.
Patent CA-2620495-A1 (CA)
Title: Adenoviral vector-based malaria vaccines
Inventor: CARUCCI DANIEL JOHN
IPC: A61K39/015
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: The invention provides adenoviral vectors comprising an adenoviral genome comprising heterologous antigen-encoding nucleic acid sequences, such as Plasmodium nucleic acid sequences, operably linked to promoters. The invention further provides a method of inducing an immune response against malaria in a mammal comprising administering the adenoviral vectors to the mammal.
Patent CA-2623318-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymers incorporating 1,3- and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol
Inventor: FRANCA MARCOS
IPC: C09D175/06
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A polymer containing a polyester polymer unit having the formula -(I-III-II)-, wherein III is derived from a dicarboxylic acid, wherein I is derived from 1,3 cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein II is derived from 1,4 cyclohexanedimethanol and wherein the polymer is a solid at room temperature.
Patent CA-2623757-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEYMOUR RICHARD
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2006-10-09
Abstract: A tablet housing (2) comprises two generally rigid leaves (4, 6) hinged together, each leaf having recesses or apertures (20) to align with or receive the projecting tablet cells of a blister pack of tablets; and closure means (10, 11); wherein the housing may be opened in order to access tablets and closed in order to protect and retain tablets.
Patent CA-2623839-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOSKUHL RHONDA R
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: The present invention discloses administering steroid hormones to mammals to treat autoimmune related diseases, neurodegenerative diseases or disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, ALS Pick's disease, prion disease and Huntington's disease. Most preferably the invention uses estrogens, estranges, estriol or estrogen receptor active agents to prevent or ameliorate clinical symptoms of the diseases and disorders.
Patent CA-2626727-A1 (CA)
Title: Mounting device
Inventor: THOMPSON CRAIG D
IPC: A47G29/087
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: A device for mounting an item on a surface includes a base plate having front and rear major surfaces, a fastener for securing the base plate to the surface, and a retaining member removably connected with the base plate front major surface to retain the item on the device.
Patent CA-2628059-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel additive concentrate composition and fuel composition and method thereof
Inventor: CORKWELL KEITH
IPC: C10L1/22
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: A fuel additive concentrate comprises a friction modifier selected from the group consisting of an alkoxylated fatty amine, a fatty acid or derivative thereof, and mixture thereof; an alcohol; and a compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of a low molecular weight carboxylic acid or anhydride or derivative there of, glycol ether, alkylated phenol, and a mixtures thereof wherein the fuel additive concentrate remains fluid at -80C or lower wherein the solvent has enough aromatic content to permit the fuel additive concentrate to be a fluid at minus 80C. A fuel composition comprises fuel and the fuel additive concentrate. A method of operating a gasoline internal combustion engine comprises fueling the engine with the fuel composition and is effective in reducing fuel consumption.
Patent CA-2631429-A1 (CA)
Title: Locking device for fastening a container
Inventor: MERZ LUDGER
IPC: B64C1/20
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device for fastening containers (2) for an aircraft. The locking device comprises at least one locking arrangement (1) that can be affixed to an aircraft floor (3) and that comprises a retaining element (4). The at least one locking arrangement (1) can be fastened to the aircraft floor (3) such that a gap (13) for adjusting the container (2) is provided between the container (2) and the at least one locking arrangement (1). The retaining element (4) of the locking arrangement (1) can subsequently be moved in the direction of the payload (2) such that a gap (13) between the locking arrangement (1) and the payload (2) can be adjusted.
Patent CA-2635936-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZUKOWSKI DAVID M
IPC: C09D7/65
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: A composition for coating a surface where the composition has at least one polymer selected from the group of polyurea and polyurethane and a para-aramid micropulp dispersed in the polymer where the micropulp has a volume average length of from 0.01 to 200 micrometers.
Patent CA-2637822-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES CHARLES
IPC: A01K85/12
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: This invention is a trolling lure that imitates the movement of an injured needlefish in water and attracts fish by its reflective adornment and tight roll-action in the water.
Patent CA-2641627-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDOR RICHARD
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a computer-operated method for determining the present value of a futures contract for a commodity. The method includes selecting an expiration date for the futures contract, calculating a customized interest rate factor based on interest rates surveyed from a plurality of lending institutions, and applying the customized interest rate factor to the futures contract price to determine the present value.
Patent CA-2644653-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LABRECQUE JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: C08L1/08
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: Une matière solide à base de polysaccharides comprenant, dans sa masse, au moins un agent actif ayant des propriétés bactéricides, fongiques, insecticides et/ou comme retardateur de flamme, et au moins un agent complexant et/ou au moins une matrice polymérique comprenant un agent complexant. L'agent actif est constitué d'au moins un composé choisi dans le groupe constitué par le bore, la silice, l'aluminium, le phosphore, l'iode, leurs dérivés, les dérivés aluminosilicates, et leurs mélanges. La matière solide se caractérise par une stabilité améliorée et par un impact environnemental réduit, et permet de préparer des matériaux à base de particules de bois et des bois présentant une résistance particulière face aux agressions environnementales comme l'humidité.
Patent CA-2645116-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETTA GABRIEL
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2008-11-26
Abstract: A railing apparatus includes an upper rail, a lower rail spaced below and generally parallel to the upper rail, and a plurality of balusters extending generally vertically between the upper and lower rails. Each baluster includes a hollow casing and a brace extending lengthwise within the casing, the brace having an upper end secured to the upper rail and a lower end secured to the lower rail.
Patent CA-2646258-A1 (CA)
Title: Load controller
Inventor: UCHIKURA TSUYOSHI
IPC: G05B11/28
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: A load controller includes: a first input circuit which detects that a drive instruction signal by an operation of a drive instructing unit is less or equal to a first input threshold value; a first constant current source activated in accordance with the detection; a PWM signal supply unit that is activated by the first constant current source and supplies a PWM signal having a prescribed frequency and a duty ratio; a constant control signal supply unit that supplies a constant control signal during failure of the first input circuit or the first constant current source; a drive control unit that generates a PWM drive control signal in accordance with the PWM signal and generates a constant drive control signal in accordance with the constant control signal; and a load driving element that is controlled by the PWM drive or constant drive control signal to drive a load.
Patent CA-2646749-A1 (CA)
Title: Sampling device, truck having sampling device and method of sampling dry bulk
Inventor: SECORD GREG
IPC: G01N1/20
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A sampling device has a valve body that comprises an inlet for connecting to an unloading pipe of a container containing dry bulk product, the inlet being shaped to receive a flow of dry bulk product from the container. The valve body has a first outlet which, when opened, discharges the dry bulk product that enters the valve body through the inlet. The valve body also has a second outlet which, when opened, discharges a sample of the dry bulk product, the second outlet having a cross-sectional area that is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the first outlet. The sampling device enables a sample of dry bulk product, e.g. cement, slag, fly ash, cement kiln dust, silica fume, silica sand, lime, alumina, flour, or any other similar dry powdery substance to be obtained safely from a transport container or vessel.
Patent CA-2646766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOLF STEPHEN C
IPC: B65G47/74
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A conveyor diverter and method provides a device for diverting articles from a transport conveyor at increased throughput by urging a subsequent article onto the diverter before a prior article bas been directed off of the diverter. The diverter raises a downstream portion of diverter surface while leaving upstream portions of the diverter surface in a lowered position, thereby permitting articles entering the diverter in a first direction to be diverted in a second direction. The diverter includes a transport conveying surface for conveying articles in the first direction and a lift assembly for raising and lowering the upstream portions and downstream portions of the diverter surface. The diverter may be configured to provide turn, cross-transfer, cross-transfer with increased throughput, and transport functions. Thus, a method is provided for achieving increased throughput and/or multiple divert functions.
Patent CA-2647451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ISHIZAKI TOMOYUKI
IPC: A23L33/155
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de production d'une composition ayant une teneur en caroténoïde supérieure ou égale à 80 %, qui comprend : l'extraction d'une culture à partir d'un micro-organisme, un produit de condensation de la culture ou un produit séché de la culture ou le produit de condensation avec au moins un élément choisi dans le groupe constitué par un alcool inférieur, un alcool inférieur contenant de l'eau, une di(alkyle inférieur)cétone et un éther ; la condensation de l'extrait résultant pour donner un précipité ; et le lavage du précipité avec au moins un élément choisi dans le groupe constitué par un alcool inférieur, un alcool inférieur contenant de l'eau, un solvant hydrocarboné et une di(alkyle inférieur)cétone. La présente invention concerne également un aliment, une composition pharmaceutique ou un produit cosmétique comprenant la composition contenant le caroténoïde.
Patent CA-2650908-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHOCKCOR JOHN
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A mass spectrometer comprising a collision, fragmentation or reaction cell (4) is disclosed. The collision, fragmentation or reaction cell (4) is repeatedly switched back and forth between a high fragmentation mode of operation and a low fragmentation mode of operation. Mass spectral data sets are obtained in both modes of operation. A decimal mass filter is applied to one or both sets of data. In particular, fragment ions or metabolites related to a parent or precursor ion of interest are identified on the basis of having a decimal mass which is similar to that of the parent or precursor ion of interest.
Patent CA-2651677-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASSIOU MICHAEL
IPC: A61K31/505
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) radiolabelled with 18F, 123I, 76Br, 124I or75Br and salts thereof, and a method of imaging translocator protein (18kDa) (TSPO) in a subject comprising administering a compound of formula (I) radiolabelled with 18F, 123I, 76Br, 124I or 75Br or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further provides fluoro-substituted compounds of formula (II) and salts thereof, and a method of treating a neurodegenerative disorder, inflammation or anxiety in a subject comprising administering a compound of formula (II) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent CA-2655508-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PASSALAQUA JAMES J
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a skin contacting product and a method of making same wherein the skin contacting product is formed of a laminated material having at least two distinct layers including a fabric layer and a film layer The laminated material also has a film-like surface on a selected surface portion of the fabric layer which is formed by applying heat to the selected surface face portion. The heat is applied at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to form the film-like surface wherein the temperature and the period of time are dependent upon the physical characteristics of the laminated material
Patent CA-2657012-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EPPINK JAY MILTON
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: A purely mechanical hydraulic control system includes at least one drilling fluid chamber and a hydraulic fluid chamber. A system pressure spring is deployed in one of the drilling fluid chamber(s) between a positioning piston and a system pressure piston. The spring is disposed to pressurize oil in the hydraulic fluid chamber via applying a spring force to the system pressure piston. When the system is actuated (e.g., via turning on the mud pumps), the positioning piston is urged in place against a stop (e.g., a shoulder) thereby compressing the system pressure spring and pressurizing oil in the hydraulic chamber. The invention advantageously converts highly variable drilling fluid pressure to a near constant pressure hydraulic fluid.
Patent CA-2657651-A1 (CA)
Title: Antiviral agents
Inventor: GRIFFITH RONALD CONRAD
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and compositions of Formula, (I) and their uses for treating Flaviviridae family virus infections.