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Patent CA-2700046-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUNKARA HARI BABU
IPC: A61K8/30
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: This invention relates to deodorant compositions containing polytrimethylene ether glycol homo- and copolymers and/or polytrimethylene glycol ester(s) in a variety of physical forms. In at least one embodiment, the polytrimethylene ether glycol homo- and copolymers and/or polytrimethylene glycol ester(s) are derived predomi~ nantly from monomers (e.g., 1,3-propanediol) obtained from renewable resources, and are thus more environmentally friendly in terms of manufacture, use and disposal.
Patent CA-2701091-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for manufacturing a galvannealed steel sheet by dff regulation
Inventor: MATAIGNE JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: C23C2/02
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: The invention deals with a process for manufacturing a hot-dip galvannealed steel sheet having a TRIP microstructure, and comprising, by % by weight, 0.01 <= C <= 0.22%, 0.50 <=  Mn <= 2.0%, 0.5 < Si <= 2.0%, 0.005 <= Al <= 2.0%, Mo < 0.01 %, Cr <=1.0%, P < 0.02%, Ti <= 0.20%, V <= 0.40%, Ni <=  1.0%, Nb <= 0.20%, the balance of the composition being iron and unavoidable impurities resulting from the smelting, said process comprising the steps consisting in: - oxidizing said steel sheet in order to form a layer of iron oxide on the surface of the steel sheet, and to form an.  internal oxide of at least one type of oxide selected from the group consisting of Si oxide, Mn oxide, Al oxide, complex oxide comprising Si and Mn, complex oxide comprising Si and Al complex oxide comprising Al and Mn, and complex comprising Si, Mn and Al, -reducing said oxidized steel sheet in order to reduce the layer of iron oxide, - hot-dip galvanising said reduced steel sheet to form a zinc-based coated steel sheet, and - subjecting said zinc-based coated steel sheet to an alloying treatment to form a galvannealed steel sheet.
Patent CA-2705430-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for training and/or analyzing a user's musculoskeletal system
Inventor: LANNY MICHAEL
IPC: A63B22/16
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for training and/or analyzing a user's musculoskeletal system. Said device comprises a stepping plate (4) that is mounted on a base plate (2) and can be made to periodically or aperiodically move by means of a driving mechanism (10) encompassing at least one drive shaft (lla-llc) on which at least one cam (12a-12c) is disposed. At least one roll (13a-13c) that can roll off an external surface (14', 15', 16) of the at least one cam (12a-12c) is arranged on the bottom side (4) of the stepping plate (4). According to the invention, the stepping plate (4) of the device (1) is connected to the base plate (2) by means of vertical guides (3a-3d) that are stationarily disposed on the base plate (2) such that the mounted stepping plate (4) can follow a lifting movement caused by the driving mechanism (10). Furthermore, at least one cam (12a-12c) has a first eccentric zone (25) that is truncated such that the distance traveled by the roll (13a-13c) which rolls off the surface (15') of said zone (15) increases along the axial extension of the cam (12a-12c). Finally, the device (1) comprises a vertical adjusting mechanism (6, 30) which allows the lift of the stepping plate (4) to be modified by changing the position between at least one roll (13a-13c) and the cam (12a-12c) that cooperates therewith.
Patent CA-2705779-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAESTRACCI MARC
IPC: C12P7/10
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: The present invention deals with a method for treating biomass comprising the steps of providing an enzyme mixture obtained from Penicillium funiculosum deposited under Budapest treaty in the International Mycological Institute under the number IMI 378536, providing plant biomass then contacting the enzyme mixture of step (a) and the biomass of step (b) under conditions wherein the saccharification of the biomass occurs.
Patent CA-2706758-A1 (CA)
Title: Chaussure pour ski
Inventor: GIRARD FRANCOIS
IPC: A43B5/04
Filed: 2010-06-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne une chaussure de ski comportant une semelle (11) et une barre transversale (16) solidarisée à ladite semelle (11), ladite barre transversale (16) étant destinée à être retenue par une fixation de ski (3), caractérisée en ce que ladite barre transversale (16) est disposée sous ladite semelle (11) et en ce que la semelle (11) présente un dégagement (25) comportant une surface de butée (18b) sous l'extrémité avant de la semelle, la surface de butée (18b) étant destinée à venir en butée avec un tampon élastique (17) dune fixation de ski (3).
Patent CA-2707549-A1 (CA)
Title: Boropeptide inhibitors of enteropeptidase and their uses in treatment of obesity, overweight and/or diseases associated with an abnormal fat metabolism
Inventor: HAROSH ITZIK
IPC: C07K5/06
Filed: 2008-12-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, particularly derivatives of boroarginine, boroornithine and borolysine that selectively modulate, regulate, and/or inhibit enteropeptidase. The invention also relates to compositions, particularly pharmaceutical compositions, as well as methods to treat excess weight, obesity and diseases associated with an abnormal fat metabolism.
Patent CA-2707945-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SATHIAN SUJITH
IPC: B23P15/00
Filed: 2010-06-17
Abstract: A flange (220) includes a weld neck (240) at least partially formed on a heated ring-shaped metal billet (306) by removing at least a portion of the heated ring-shaped metal billet as a hot rolling mechanism (300) is rolled about at least a portion of the heated ring-shaped metal billet.
Patent CA-2709896-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PICHON PHILIPPE
IPC: E04H4/16
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: Detailed is a device for cleaning an immersed surface including a body and members for driving the body over the immersed surface, a filtration chamber which is provided in the body and which has: a liquid inlet located at the base of the body; a liquid outlet arranged opposite the base of the body; a hydraulic circuit for flow of liquid between this liquid inlet and this liquid outlet through a filtering device; a liquid pumping device including a pumping motor which has a rotating drive shaft which is coupled to a pumping propeller which is interposed in the hydraulic circuit, wherein the liquid outlet is longitudinally offset from the liquid inlet and the pumping propeller has an inclined rotation axis which forms, with the longitudinal direction, an angle which is not equal to zero and which is different from 90°.
Patent CA-2714252-A1 (CA)
Title: Squirrel resistant hopper type bird feeder
Inventor: COTE PAUL
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2010-09-07
Abstract: A hopper type squirrel resistant bird feeder which has a base having first and second ends and first and second sides, first and second end walls located proximate the first and second ends of the base and first and second side walls set inwardly of the first and second sides of the base to define a feed access area with the first and second side walls being spaced upwardly from the base, a feed cavity being defined by the base, end walls and side walls, and a seed guard extending over the feed access area, the seed guard having at least a portion spaced from the base and having apertures formed therein to permit access by birds to the feed access area. The bird feeder is of the knock down variety and can easily be disassembled for cleaning purposes.
Patent CA-2714960-A1 (CA)
Title: Solar cell with improved performance
Inventor: DAVIES MICHAEL
IPC: H01L31/052
Filed: 2010-09-20
Abstract: This application discloses silicon solar cells manifesting enhanced light induced degradation characteristics. The application also discloses silicon solar cells with a silicon-based substrate comprising boron, oxygen and carbon, and an antireflective coating (ARC) containing at least one carbon-containing layer adjacent to the substrate. Also disclosed are methods for preparing solar cells.
Patent CA-2715281-A1 (CA)
Title: Heavy-duty drive tube coupling
Inventor: TABLER CHARLES P
IPC: F16D1/112
Filed: 2010-09-23
Abstract: A coupling is provided that comprises a base portion and an elongated portion.  The elongated portion extends from the face of the base portion. The elongated portion further comprises at least one rib extending from the face of the base portion toward the distal end of the elongated portion. In some embodiments, the at least one rib further comprises at least one detent. In one embodiment, the elongated portion comprises a substantially square cross-section and four ribs evenly-spaced about the perimeter of the elongated portion. The elongated portion, including the ribs and any detents may be sized and shaped to provide a friction fit between the coupling and a drive tube when the elongated portion is inserted into the drive tube. In some embodiments, the base portion and the elongated portion may comprise a single, integral member.
Patent CA-2717336-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEWIS DEREK
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: A locking mechanism assembly to allow locking of a fastener in an orthopedic implant having its axis at a variable angle relative to the axis of a threaded through opening in the implant.    The assembly includes a convexly rounded ring shaped locking insert which mates with the through opening. The head of the fastener includes a concentric flange that engages the locking ring into a locking relationship with the threads of the opening as the fastener is tightened into position. Preferably the locking ring is integral with the head of the fastener. The locking ring is made from a material that is more deformable than the material of the plate.
Patent CA-2721334-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIMARD YAN
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a foam body having an anisotropic cell structure, the method comprising the steps of:  expanding a polymer at an elevated temperature to form an initial foam body (10); and cooling the initial foam body under a negative pressure. There is also provided a method of manufacturing a foam body having an anisotropic cell structure, the method comprising the steps of. (a) in a first expansion step, expanding a foamable polymer composition substantially isotropically to form an initial foam body having an isotropic cell structure; and (b) in a second expansion step, expanding the initial foam body anisotropically in a selected direction under a negative pressure which applies an expanding force in the selected direction to provide a final foam body having an anisotropic cell structure. Apparatus for the methods are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2721762-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAVLOVSKAIA ELENA
IPC: G06V10/46
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: Systems and methods for image segmentation in generating computer models of a joint to undergo arthroplasty are disclosed. Some embodiments may include a method of partitioning an image of a bone into a plurality of regions, where the method may include obtaining a plurality of volumetric image slices of the bone, generating a plurality of spline curves associated with the bone, verifying that at least one of the plurality of spline curves follow a surface of the bone, and creating a 3D mesh representation based upon the at least one of the plurality of spline curve.
Patent CA-2723051-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FINCH MICHAEL F
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: A dishwasher is provided comprising one or more power consuming functions and a controller in signal communication with an associated utility. The controller can receive and process a signal from the associated utility indicative of current cost of supplied energy. The controller operates the dishwasher in one of a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode based on the received signal. The controller is configured to change the power consuming functions by adjusting one or more of an operation schedule, an operation delay, an operation adjustment, and a selective deactivation of at least one of the one or more power consuming functions to reduce power consumption of the dishwasher in the energy savings mode.
Patent CA-2723283-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UENSAL OEMER
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2009-05-02
Abstract: Proton-conducting polymer membrane comprising at least one polyazole, at least one ionic liquid and at least one compound of the formula (P1) R I4POH (P1) where each R I independently of any other is a radical which comprises C, O and/or H  and also, if desired, further, different atoms, it being possible if desired for two radicals R I to be connected to one another. The membrane is distinguished in particular by high mechanical stability and high conductivity, and is therefore especially suitable as a polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cell applications.
Patent CA-2723410-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SYVERTSEN KAARE
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: Floating platform for drilling, production, storage or other applications, particularly suitable for icy waters, which platform comprising a hull with outer side wall which is mainly symmetrical around a vertical centre axis in the platform and in a lower end is closed with a bottom, a deck in the upper end of the hull equipped conveniently according to the intended application, the platforms draught being considerably less than the diameter of the platform and the buoyancy centre for the platform for the submerged part is situated lower than the centre of gravity of the platform, characterized by that the mainly symmetrical outer side of the hull includes at least three sections counted from the upper part of the hull: a water level section with diminishing diameter in the direction downwards along the centre axis, in which water level section the water level should be positioned during operation in icy waters, an intermediate section with cylinder form and an under section with increasing diameter in the direction downwards along the centre axis. Method for operation in icy waters of the platform.
Patent CA-2723975-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAMMERA ROBERT F
IPC: F27B15/00
Filed: 2009-05-12
Abstract: The present invention is an improved design and operation of a short contact time Fluid Cat-alytic Cracking (FCC) Reactor wherein the upper inter-nal riser and a lower internal riser are in fluid connec-tion with one another and provide an improved disen-gaging zone for entraining the vapors from the dilute phase area of the FCC reactor. Detailed preferred em-bodiments include improvements over the prior art to the internal central riser, riser termination apparatus, cyclone separators, and a coke mitigation baffle sys-tem, as well as associated improved fluid catalytic cracking processes utilizing the novel reactor design.
Patent CA-2724438-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUNDHOLM GOERAN
IPC: G08B17/00
Filed: 2009-06-04
Abstract: A method for controlling guiding, signal or alert lights, particularly signal lights for an emergency escape route in a fire situation, in which method there are controlled sequentially arranged light sources, such as LED light sources. In the method, in the first step the sequentially arranged light sources (40), which are most advantageously arranged as a light source string (4) or at least as part thereof, are activated, on the basis of a signal received from a fire detector (3), to be switched to a first mode, in which first mode the sequentially arranged light sources are used for indicating the direction of an escape route, and/or to a second mode, where the light sources (40) are switched to emit continuous light. The invention also relates to a system and a device.
Patent CA-2725863-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIRTLE SHAUN EUGENE
IPC: C08L23/10
Filed: 2010-12-17
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to compositions and methods for incorporating higher density metallocene linear low density polyethylene (m-LLDPE) into cast power stretch films. When compared to conventional machine films on a gauge-by-gauge basis, films containing the properly selected m-LLDPE may offer increased load containment force, reduced application force, and comparable elongation and puncture resistance properties.
Patent CA-2727677-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANGENBERG MEINHARD
IPC: B02C4/02
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a roller press comprising at least two rotatably mounted, counter-rotating rollers, separated by a roller nip, wherein at least one roller is driven by a gear (2).  According to the invention, a coupling is situated between the gear (2) and the driven roller or rollers. The advantage of the invention is that it provides a connection between the drive and the milling roller which permits simple, rapid disassembly and assembly of the connection between the shaft and the drive.
Patent CA-2728206-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for processing bast-fibre materials
Inventor: BUBNOV GRIGORIY GEORGIEVICH
IPC: D01B1/00
Filed: 2009-08-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing bast-fiber materials involving loosening a material, placing said material in an aqueous medium, hydrodynamically processing material successively in two modes: first, in a continuous mode by performing a hydrodynamic wave field action, and then in a pulsed mode by performing an impact wave action, wherein the pressure amplitude of the positive wave phase in the continuous mode is less than the pressure amplitude of the positive wave phase in the pulsed mode, and removing the material from the aqueous medium. The invention makes it possible to produce a high quality catonin, the linear density of which is equal to or less than 0.3 tex with the optimal energy consumption of the production process.
Patent CA-2728883-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAUER KLAUS
IPC: H01H71/02
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric protective switch device having control electronics, particularly a motor starter for an electric motor, contactor or the like, wherein the control electronics can be linked to a bus system 146 via a communication module 140 and the communication module 140 can be plugged and can be electrically contacted to a control module 120 by contacts 147.  According to the invention, the first mechanical guide elements 106 at the switch device base module and the associated mechanical elements 144 at the communication module 140 are designed such that electric contact between the communication module 140 and control module 120 only occurs if in the order of plugging, first the communication module 140 is mechanically connected to the switch device base module 100, and then the control module 120 is plugged onto the switch device base module 100 and communication module 140. The pluggable communication module 140 is designed as an interface between the control electronics and an electronic bus system 146.
Patent CA-2731183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANSON JIM
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: A lifting mechanism (12) for a toolbox contained in a truck box (10) is provided. The lifting mechanism (12) may include an outer truck box having a cover (11), an inner toolbox (14), and a tray (16) that supports the inner box (14). A connecting link (28) is coupled to the cover (11) and to the tray (16) for guiding the inner box (14) between an elevated position and a lowered position. A lift assist (42), such as a gas spring, is coupled to the cover (11) for lifting the inner box (14) when' the cover (11) is opened and lowering the inner box when the cover is closed. In another embodiment, the lifting mechanism may comprise an L-shaped slotted link (228,230) mounted to the cover (211) and to the tray (216) for guiding the inner box (214) between the elevated position and the lowered position..
Patent CA-2733448-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell system and method for recovering performance of a fuel cell
Inventor: NAGAHARA YOSHIKI
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2009-08-05
Abstract: A fuel cell system is provided having at least one fuel cell including an oxidant electrode, a fuel electrode, and an electrolyte membrane interposed between the oxidant electrode and the fuel electrode. The fuel cell system includes a temperature detector which detects a temperature of the fuel cell and a controller which operates the fuel cell, controls a potential of the oxidant electrode, and determines whether to perform a performance recovery operation in which an impurity on the oxidant electrode is oxidized. When the performance recovery operation is to be performed, the controller controls the potential of the oxidant electrode to be a desired potential based on the temperature detected by the temperature detector.
Patent CA-2733494-A1 (CA)
Title: Numerically controlled tool-holding device for jet/beam cutting
Inventor: CANSIZ TAMER
IPC: B25J17/02
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a numerically controlled tool-holding device for jet/beam cutting. It is a device designed specifically for the requirements of jet/beam cutting of thick, plate-shaped components, and it is to be understood as a component of a gantry-type, robot-like machine. With the aid of this device it is possible to change the orientation of the jet/beam-producing tool (3) relative to the component and to produce the bevel forms which are usual in this plate thickness range - very flat bevels of great length are typical - without the risk of collisions and with particularly great accuracy. The device is designed to withstand the environmental stress which prevails during jet/beam cutting of thick, plate-shaped components, i.e. great heat and the production of large amounts of dust. It is characterized in that the tip of the torch or the TCP (6) of a jet/beam-producing tool (3) has a normal distance from the pivot axis (4) which is greater than the extent of the housing (8) in a plane perpendicular to said pivot axis (4), and the horizontal part of the connecting element (5a) is designed in such a manner that its distance from the pivot axis (4) is greater than that between the TCP (6) and said pivot axis (4), and the range of motion of the jet/beam-producing tool (3) about the pivot axis (4) is significantly greater than 180 degrees.
Patent CA-2735614-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIETALA ALAN
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2011-04-04
Abstract: A programming simulator is provided, being adapted to run on one of a controller for HVAC  equipment operable to communicate across a network, and a remote device operable to communicate with the controller through the network. The programming simulator is operable to display the current value of energy usage by the HVAC equipment on the premise over the period of time and also display at least one changeable parameter, the at least one changeable parameter relating to energy usage. Upon selection of the at least one changeable parameter, displaying a simulator value, the simulator value proving an estimate of energy usage over the same period of time as the current value using the selected at least one changeable parameter in the energy model.
Patent CA-2736992-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SERGYEYENKO OLEKSIY P
IPC: B23Q3/06
Filed: 2011-04-11
Abstract: A clamp arrangement for releasably securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a tool body including a motor that drives an output member. A clamp assembly can include a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp member of the clamp assembly is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the accessory from the clamp assembly. A lever can have a user engagement portion and a pivot portion including a pivot axle. The lever can be pivotally coupled to the tool body about the pivot axle between a first position, wherein the clamp assembly is in the closed position and a second position wherein movement of the user engagement portion of the lever causes the clamp assembly to be moved to the open position.