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Patent CA-2663429-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARTMANN JOSEPH J
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: An air handler draws air from inside a building, optionally from a building space heating system, and expresses that air such that the air travels along the inside surface of a window glazing unit which is susceptible to condensation. The air can be expressed at ambient temperature or with a modest amount of supplemental heat. As the air is expressed onto the window, a convection curtain of relatively warmer air passes adjacent the inside surface of the glass, warming the glass enough that condensation does not form on the glass. The system can be controlled using a sensor, optionally controlled by a computer or other controller, which controls the air flow according to needs sensed at the window. Such computer can be used to provide individualized control of condensation on each of multiple windows. A blower may be used to achieve increased control of rate and persistence of air flow.
Patent CA-2663672-A1 (CA)
Title: Image encoding method and decoding method, apparatuses therefor, programs therefor, and storage media for storing the programs
Inventor: KAMIKURA KAZUTO
IPC: H04N19/182
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: An image encoding method includes: a step of acquiring correspondence points corresponding to respective pixels of a reference image on each image to be encoded according to a distance from a camera which has captured the reference image to an object and the positional relationship between the cameras, a step of calculating a parallax vector from the pixel positions to the correspondence points on an image space, a step of calculating a vector-to-be-predicted having the same start point as the parallax vector and respective components of the parallax vector rounded into integers as respective components, a step of calculating a vector-to-be referenced having the same start point as the parallax vector and the same size and direction as the difference vector between the vector-to-be predicted and the parallax vector, and making the pixel value on the reference image indicated by the vector-to-be-referenced as the predicted value of the pixel on the image-to-be-encoded indicated by the vector-to-be-predicted.
Patent CA-2665657-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE JANG
IPC: H04W24/02
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: A method for routing packets from a mobile network is provided. The method includes routing at a router, packets of a first type through a first internet access service over a satellite link. The router also routes packets of a second type through a second internet access service over the satellite link.
Patent CA-2669558-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THARACHAPARAMBA RANJITH KUMAR
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods related to Toll-like receptor (TLR) polypeptides. In some embodiments, the invention relates to managing TLR3 related diseases. In further embodiments, the invention relates to methods of preventing and treating inflammation. In some embodiments, the invention relates to antagonists of TLR3, to amino acid sequences that act as dominant negative molecules, and to nucleic acid sequences that encode said amino acid sequences. In additional embodiments, the invention relates to the manipulation of biological materials to evaluate TLR3 activity.
Patent CA-2669773-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIPFER DENIS
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a complex section (1) consisting of a metal sect ion (2) covered with a metal foil (3). It is characterized in that the foil (3) has a higher surface hardness than the section (2) and in that the foil (3) adheres to the section (2) at all points on one of its faces. It also re lates to a method of coating sections (2), which consists in conveying them, one after another, in successively applying to them, after shaping, a conti nuous strip (5) of a material (3) for bonding it to each section, in order t o cover it, characterized in that these sections (2) are conveyed with a gap between them, in that, after adhesion, the respective downstream (6A) and u pstream (7B) ends of two successive sections (2A, 2B) are identified and in that two separate cutting operations, according to their spacing, are carrie d out thereon.
Patent CA-2671719-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCOTT ASHLEY STEVEN
IPC: D04H1/728
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: An electrohydrodynamic spraying or spinning deposition system, which includes a common source of pressurized liquid within a manifold, and an array of 2 or more spraying tips, each tip being fed from the common source of pressurized liquid to create a liquid flow path. An individual flow impedance device is disposed within each tip's individual liquid flow path from the pressurized liquid source into each spraying tip. The individual flow impedance devices are disposed within a replaceable sheet, which can be easily cleaned or changed to accommodate the instance liquid viscosity and composition. A high voltage source is applied to create a high voltage potential applied between the tip array and a deposition surface.
Patent CA-2672630-A1 (CA)
Title: Providing user assistance for a software application
Inventor: VAN VLERKEN SHAYNE LEON
IPC: G09B5/02
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: A method, and associated system and computer program product, of providing user assistance for a software application, the method including an index of topics being displayed related to the software application. In one form, the user is provided with a selection of modes of assistance, for example the selection of modes of assistance may be two or more modes of assistance selected from the group: video; frequently asked questions (FAQs); knowledgebase; user forum; email ticket; and helpdesk contact. The user is able to select at least one mode of assistance. Also disclosed is a method including displaying a video to the user related to a selected topic, the video showing actions performable in the software application. Also disclosed is a jargon translator for user assistance in performing a function in a software application and administrator functions for generating statistical information.
Patent CA-2673104-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMIDT ERIC C
IPC: G01F1/32
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A vortex flowmeter (602) has a vortex sensor (610) and terminals that receive a thermal junction output from a thermowell assembly that is remote from the vortex flowmeter (602). The vortex flowmeter (602) has a data input (624) that receives data representing a thermal property of the thermowell assembly. The vortex flowmeter (602) has a circuit (648) that receives the first thermal junction output and the vortex sensor output, and that provides a flowmeter output (632) that is compensated for temperature and for the thermal property.
Patent CA-2673404-A1 (CA)
Title: Natural salt substitute
Inventor: KATZIR YUVAL
IPC: A23L27/10
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: A salt substitute for replacing a significant part of NaCl in the human diet is provided, as well as a method for producing it. The substitute, being manufactured from de-flavored discolored tomato serum contains only natural materials, and it may be a transparent liquid containing solids originating from tomatoes, further possibly having a reduced sugar content.
Patent CA-2674116-A1 (CA)
Title: Solid film, rapidly dissolvable in liquids
Inventor: LOMBARDO PAOLA
IPC: A23L29/262
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: A solid film rapidly dissolvable in liquids, in particular biological liquids, to release pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutrient substances. The solid film is also soluble in biological organic liquids to protect wounds of the human body by releasing cicatrizing, disinfectant and cosmetic substances. The film can also be used to release flavouring substances directly onto moist nutrient products.
Patent CA-2674368-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHRADER WILLIAM D
IPC: A61K38/22
Filed: 2008-01-09
Abstract: Methods of treating mitochondrial respiratory chain disorders using compounds having erythropoietin activity or thrombopoietin activity are disclosed. Indicators for assessing the efficacy of treatment are discussed.
Patent CA-2675265-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of ethyl-n-(2, 3-dichloro-6-nitrobenzyl) glycine hydrochloride
Inventor: RAO DHARMARAJ RAMACHANDRA
IPC: C07C309/67
Filed: 2008-02-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of anagrelide, and for the preparation of intermediates for use in preparing anagrelide. The i nvention also relates to the inte.pi.nediates per se, in particular compound s of formula (V) where R constitutes a suitable leaving group, which may not be hydrogen. The R group may be is selected from: (i) -SiR1 3, (ii) -CH2Ar, (iii) -COOR2, and (iv) sulfonates such as -SO2R3.
Patent CA-2676940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEBLEU JAMES B JR
IPC: C21D8/10
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for joining materials having primarily ferritic properties is described. The method includes joining the ferritic materials using a welding process and a weld material having a primarily austenitic microstructure. The resulting weldment enhances the properties of yield ratio, uniform elongation, toughness and tearing resistance thereby producing superior strain capacity. High strain capacity produces a structure that accommodates high axial loading. The weldment can also accommodate larger than conventional weld flaws while maintaining sufficient strength, tearing resistance, and fracture toughness under high axial loading.
Patent CA-2678025-A1 (CA)
Title: Ophthalmic dynamic aperture
Inventor: HADDOCK JOSHUA N
IPC: G02B26/00
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an electro-active element having a dynamic aperture. The electro-active element provides increased depth of field and may be used in a non- focusing ophthalmic device that that is spaced apart from but in optical communication with an intraocular lens, a corneal inlay, a corneal onlay, a contact lens, or a spectacle lens that provide an optical power. The electro-active element provides increased depth of field and may also be used in a focusing or non-focusing device such as an intraocular optic, an intraocular lens, a corneal inlay, a corneal onlay, or a contact lens which may or may not have an optical power. By changing the diameter of dynamic aperture either increased depth of field or increased light reaching the retina may be achieved.
Patent CA-2678294-A1 (CA)
Title: Valved hemodialysis catheter
Inventor: MATSON SCOTT
IPC: A61M39/22
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: A dialysis catheter includes an elongate catheter member having an outer wall member defining proximal and distal end regions and a longitudinal axis, and defining first and second longitudinal lumens. The outer member includes first and second ports in respective fluid communication with the first and second longitudinal lumens. The first opening and the first lumen define an inflow passage for removal of blood under vacuum for circulation within a hemodialysis machine. The second opening and the second longitudinal lumen define an outflow passage for return of the blood from the hemodialysis machine. A valve is disposed relative to the outer member proximal of the first port. The valve is adapted to move from a closed position to an open position in response to a predetermined vacuum pressure level realized within the first longitudinal lumen to permit flow of blood through the valve and into the first longitudinal lumen.  The valve may be adapted to move to the open position in the event of an at least partial luminal occlusion within the first longitudinal lumen at locations distal of the valve.
Patent CA-2680368-A1 (CA)
Inventor: INAMOTO TERUO
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent for malignant mesothelioma comprising a substance which inhibits binding of CD26 to extracellular matrix such as an siRNA targeting CD26 cDNA or an anti-CD26 antibody. The present invention relates to a method of treating malignant mesothelioma, which comprises administering to a patient the substance.
Patent CA-2681967-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REINERT ANDREAS
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an interconnector arrangement (10) for a fuel cell stack (34), which arrangement can be brought into electrical contact with at least one membrane electrode assembly (52) of the fuel cell stack (34). The invention is characterized in that the interconnector arrangement (10) comprises a nickel foam (28) which is interposed between at least one housing part (22, 26) of the interconnector arrangement (10) and the membrane electrode assembly (52) to establish an electrically conducting connection. The invention also relates to a method for producing a contact arrangement for a fuel cell stack (34).
Patent CA-2684349-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede pour la fabrication d'un tampon en elastomere pour ressort en elastomere compressible
Inventor: MARLOW JONATHON
IPC: F16F1/40
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: Procédé destiné à la fabrication d'un tampon en élastomère compressible à partir d'un matériau polymère présélectionné. Ce procédé consiste à fournir une préforme (106) comprenant un corps sensiblement solide (105a) qui a une coupe transversale prédéterminée disposée perpendiculairement à un axe central (106b) de la préforme et une paire d'extrémités axiales (106c), chacune de ces extrémités comportant une surface sensiblement plane disposée perpendiculairement à l'axe central et une douille centrale (106d) formée dans au moins une surface sensiblement plane. Puis, une paire de plaques de formage (400) est prévue, au moins une plaque de cette paire comportant un anneau surélevé (404) et une cavité alignée (406), située axialement sur une surface de celle-ci. Le procédé consiste ensuite à positionner la préforme entre la paire de plaques de formage et à aligner axialement le rebord périphérique externe de l'anneau sur un rebord périphérique d'une douille centrale correspondante, et enfin à former le tampon et à le retirer de son contact avec la paire de plaques de formage.
Patent CA-2685359-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MA YUEMING
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: A detection method of blood plasma amygdalin of dissipating blood stasis botanical is disclosed. The method includes: (1) adding 2-5mol/L phosphoric acid to plasma of mammalian administered dissipating blood stasis botanical and mixing the solution of plasma-phosphoric acid (1:2-3, v/v), applying the solution to small column of Waters Oasis HLB activated by methanol and water; after leaching by water and 80-100% methanol and eluting by 0.2-1% ammonia-methanol, drying and enriching the eluent at 25-30°C; and redissolving with mobile phase; (2) UPLC/MS measuring: UPLC condition: chromatographic column: Acquity UPLC BEH C18, 2.1´100mm, mobile phase A: water-acetonitrile-formic acid 95:5:0.1 v/v/v, mobile phase B: acetonitrile-formic acid 100:0.1 v/v; MS condition: electric spraying ion source(ESI), detecting with positive ion mode, scanning at the range of m/z 150-800. The method can be used for pharmacokinetics study of amygdalin of dissipating blood stasis botanical.
Patent CA-2685393-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARNES BRIAN T
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: A method which enables a merchant to obtain payment for a purchase from a customer who uses a mobile communication device to make the purchase, including uploading an application program to the customer's mobile communication device, and receiving a request for payment from a merchant terminal. The request for payment includes an identification code of the customer's mobile communication device and a purchase amount. The method further includes transmitting a purchase message to the customer's mobile communication device, the purchase message including an identification of the merchant, the purchase amount, and a request for purchase confirmation. The method further includes receiving a response to the request for purchase confirmation transmitted from the customer's mobile communication device, and if the response to the request for purchase confirmation is affirmative, transmitting to the merchant terminal information identifying a financial account belonging to the customer.
Patent CA-2685477-A1 (CA)
Title: Moteurs d'eclairage haute efficacite a diodes electroluminescentes
Inventor: FREYSSINIER JEAN PAUL
IPC: H01L33/50
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: Appareil émetteur de lumière comprenant une source de lumière conçue pour émettre un rayonnement à courte longueur d'onde, et un dispositif optique configuré pour recevoir le rayonnement émis par la source de lumière. Un dispositif dirige une partie au moins du rayonnement à courte longueur d'onde émis par la source de lumière dans le dispositif optique, et un matériau abaisseur de fréquence reçoit une partie au moins du rayonnement à courte longueur d'onde dirigé dans le dispositif optique dans un premier domaine spectral et émet le rayonnement dans un autre domaine spectral.
Patent CA-2686136-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic and adjustable support devices
Inventor: GOLDSMITH JOEL
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to dynamic and/or adjustable support devices, methods of providing dynamic and/or adjustable support to target tissues, and kits comprising these devices. These devices may have particular utility in providing support to the urethra. The dynamic support devices generally comprise at least one attachment member for attachment to bodily tissue, and at least one expandable member capable of assuming an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The adjustable support devices generally comprise at least one attachment member for attachment to bodily tissue, and at least one shape-changing portion that is capable of assuming first and second configurations, each with different shapes. Additionally, the dynamic support devices may comprise features of the adjustable support devices, and vice versa.
Patent CA-2686572-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OGURA KOTARO
IPC: B62D55/07
Filed: 2009-12-03
Abstract: A snowmobile includes a vehicle body, a track belt, an engine, a left-and-right pair of skis, a suspension mechanism, and a steering mechanism. The track belt is located on a lower portion of the vehicle body. The engine drives the track belt.  The suspension mechanism is a mechanism arranged to support the pair of skis so as to move in a vertical direction with respect to the vehicle body, and to support the pair of skis in an associated manner so that one of the skis moves downwards relative to the vehicle body when the other ski moves upwards relative to the vehicle body. The steering mechanism is a mechanism arranged to steer the pair of skis.
Patent CA-2688895-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NGUYEN DUONG N
IPC: C08G65/329
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: This invention relates to products and processes for making extreme-pressure additives and blends thereof (water-dispersible, water-soluble and oil-based) using starting compounds based on nitro moieties derived from C2-C30 unsaturated fatty acids; C2-C30 unsaturated natural fatty oils or triglycerides; synthetic esters derived from the reaction of C1-C20 alcohols with unsaturated C2-C30 fatty acids; polyglycol esters of unsaturated fatty acids; C2-C20 terminal or internal olefins; C2-C20 polyolefins; C4-C20 polydiolefins; C8-C20 copolymers derived from polyolefins and vinyl aromatics;  and C4-C30 alkylated phenols, using nitric acid or gaseous nitrogen dioxide as nitrating agents, followed by chemical modifications involving the synthesis of alkanolamine salts or alkanolamides of nitrated fatty acids or ethoxylated nitrated fatty esters.  The products are useful with a variety of metals, especially steel, stainless steel, titanium, nickel-based, chromium-based, aluminum, and their nonferrous or low-ferrous special alloys.
Patent CA-2689717-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER THOMAS M
IPC: A61K31/34
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: Compositions comprising combinations of magnesium ascorbate (magnesium Vitamin C of "MgVC2") and Vitamin K3 or (VK3) or a quinone and semiquinone analogue of VK3, are used in methods for killing or inhibiting the growth of tumor or cancer cells or preneoplastic cells in a subject, or for treating cancer in a subject in need of such treatment.
Patent CA-2690500-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOLNAR JAMES H
IPC: B60K6/00
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: The present invention has a plurality of pivoting linkages to lift and retract a front castor assembly to facilitate traversing an obstacle or rough terrain. In this regard, a wheelchair suspension having a frame member and at least one a pivoting assembly is provided. The pivoting assembly has, for example, a first linkage pivotally coupled to the frame member and a second linkage pivotally coupled to the frame member. At least one front caster assembly is coupled to the first and second linkages wherein upward pivotal movement of the first linkage causes the caster assembly to undergo upward vertical movement and upward pivotal movement of the second linkage causes the caster assembly to undergo lateral movement inward toward the wheelchair.
Patent CA-2690793-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOOVER HAROLD
IPC: B23K33/00
Filed: 2010-01-22
Abstract: A threaded weld fitting and a method of welding a threaded weld fitting to the tank wall of a water storage tank are provided. The threaded weld fitting comprises a body defining an aperture and having a facing surface configured to be positioned facing the tank wall. A female thread is formed along the aperture. A first beveled surface portion of the facing surface extends from an edge of the body. A  landing surface portion of the facing surface extends from the first beveled surface portion toward a longitudinal axis of the aperture. A second beveled surface portion of the facing surface extends from the landing surface and to the female thread. The landing surface portion and the second beveled surface portion together define an open annular area positioned to receive a portion of a weld formed by welding the threaded weld fitting to the tank wall.
Patent CA-2692563-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATUSCH RUDOLF
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable injector with a housing (10) in which are arranged at least one mechanical spring energy reservoir (50), at least one cylinder/piston unit (100), at least one piston-actuating ram, and at least one trigger unit. The spring-loaded piston-actuating ram is supported on the housing via at least one support rod (21), wherein the contact zone located between an individual support rod and the piston-actuating ram represents a wedge gear pairing that forces the respective support rod radially outwards. The support rod or support rods bear on at least one trigger element (82) that is mounted on the housing and positioned in a locking position. The trigger element can be brought by displacement into a triggering position that releases the piston-actuating ram.
Patent CA-2692744-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for harvesting biologics from eggs
Inventor: CANTINEAU PAUL
IPC: A61K39/12
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A method for harvesting biologies from eggs by which an egg is de-capped by positioning the egg in a reference opening so as to expose an upper section of the egg, then, while said egg is positioned within the reference opening, cutting the upper section of the egg by moving a cutter member over the reference opening through the egg, and then removing the debris formed from the cut upper section. The biologies can then be harvested in various ways such as by inverting the egg to allow the biologies to drain for collection. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also provided.