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Patent CA-2595917-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing a dha-containing fatty acid composition
Inventor: FABRITIUS DIRK
IPC: C11B1/10
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fatty acid composition which, based on the entire weight of the fatty acids and/or fatty acid derivatives contained in the fatty acid composition, contains at least 70.0 %  by weight of docosahexaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic alkyl ester. The inventive method comprises the following steps: a) transesterifying a biomass obtained fromUlkenia sp. with an alcohol, thereby producing at least one docosahexaenoic alkyl ester and at least one saturated fatty acid ester, b) producing a solution which contains urea, at least a part of the biomass from step a) and at least one organic solvent, c) cooling or concentrating the solution from step b), thereby producing i) a precipitate which contains urea and at least a part of the saturated fatty acid esters, and ii) a liquid fraction, and d) separating the precipitate i) from the liquid fraction ii).  The invention also relates to the fatty acid composition obtainable according to the inventive method and to the use thereof.
Patent CA-2596431-A1 (CA)
Title: Roof ridge vent system
Inventor: ROTTER MARTIN J
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A roof ventilation system for asphalt shingle or composition roofs which include a vent slot located through the roof structure along a roof ridge is provided. An unrollable vent assembly that is installable in one piece is formed from an upper water barrier having first and second vent arrangements connected thereto, and each of the first and second vent arrangements include at least two longitudinal strips of a vent material with a longitudinally extending space therebetween. The strips of vent material and the longitudinally extending space are positionable on the roof parallel to the ridge so that the first and second vent arrangements are located on each side of the ridge vent slot, respectively. The vent system prevents ingress of moisture and debris, and the upper water barrier extends between the first and second vent arrangements and over the vent slot in the installed position.
Patent CA-2596440-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH C W SINJIN
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for affixing a cover layer (18) formed of liquid crystal polymer to a flex circuit (20) consisting of circuit elements (54) mounted to a liquid crystal polymer substrate (52) in order to encapsulate the circuit elements between the cover layer and substrate to protect them from exposure to moisture and contaminants and to provide thermal protection of temperature sensitive circuit elements within the flex circuit during the encapsulation process.
Patent CA-2596768-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for treating heart failure
Inventor: KIVIKKO MATTI
IPC: A61P9/04
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: The invention relates to intermittent administration of a levosimendan compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as chronic heart failure. The intermittent dose is more than 0.04 mg/kg and the period between each intermittent dose is 6 -30 days, preferably 6 - 25 days. The administration is suitably an intermittent intravenous infusion.
Patent CA-2598946-A1 (CA)
Title: Drug release stent coating process
Inventor: DING NI
IPC: A61L31/10
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: A method of coating implantable open lattice metallic stent prosthesis is disclosed which includes sequentially applying a plurality of relatively thin outer layers of a coating composition comprising a solvent mixture of uncured polymeric silicone material and crosslinker and finely divided biologically active species, possibly of controlled average particle size, to form a coating on each stent surface. The coatings are cured in situ and the coated, cured prostheses are sterilized in a step that includes preferred pretreatment with argon gas plasma and exposure to gamma radiation electron beam, ethylene oxide, steam.
Patent CA-2599300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAUGHTON PADRAIG J
IPC: B62D27/02
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: The present invention includes methods of bonding two or more components to form a unitary article. The methods involve placing the components in their final assembled position to create a joint cavity, filling the cavity with an adhesive, and curing the adhesive so that it can be handled without dissociating the components. The invention also relates to articles formed by the disclosed methods.
Patent CA-2600050-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARIAS AUGUSTO
IPC: E04B2/90
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A connector device (30) is provided for a curtain wall system (20) of the type having structural members (M) secured to the building framing to define frames to support glazing panels (21). The glazing panels (21) each have a sash (22,23) by which they are secured to the frames of structural members (M) to form an outer wall portion of a building. The curtain wall system (20) has connector devices (30) securing one of the glazing panels (21) to the frames of structural members (M). The connector device (30) comprises a keeper (32) secured to a frame, and a latch mechanism (31) secured opposite the keeper (32) on the sash (22,23). The latch mechanism (31) has a latch bolt (33) automatically displaceable to a locking position upon contact with the keeper (32). The keeper (32) and the latch mechanism (31)cooperate in the locking position to lock the glazing panel (21) to the frame in a secured position. A  method for installing the connector device (30) is also provided.
Patent CA-2600725-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOVIELLO JOSEPH
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: Systems and methods for trading an item in an electronic trading system are provided. The method preferably includes transitioning the trading system from a first trading state to a second trading state. Once the trading system has transitioned to the second state, the method includes determining whether an existing order qualifies for trading priority and/or exclusivity in the second trading state with respect to an incoming contra order. This determining of trading rights in the second trading state is preferably based on the status of trading priority in the first trading state and also a set of predetermined criteria with respect to an incoming contra order in the second trading state.  If the existing order qualifies for trading priority, then the system preferably presents the incoming contra order for trading exclusively or semi-exclusively to the participant associated with the existing order.
Patent CA-2601295-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for low energy electron enhanced etching and cleaning of substrates
Inventor: MARTIN KEVIN P
IPC: B23K10/00
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: A method of low-damage, anisotropic etching and cleaning of substrates including mounting the substrate upon a mechanical support located within the positive column of a plasma discharge generated by either an ac or dc plasma reactor. The mechanical support is independent of the plasma reactor generating apparatus and capable of being electrically biased. The substrate is subjected to the positive column, or electrically neutral portion, of a plasma of low-energy electrons and a species reactive with the substrate. An additional structure capable of being electrically biased can be placed within the plasma to control further the extraction or retardation of particles from the plasma.
Patent CA-2602137-A1 (CA)
Title: Sheet feeder with feed belts
Inventor: KAIPING JAMES C
IPC: B65H3/04
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: A sheet feeder (1) having a stack hopper (9) for holding a stack of sheets (8), and feed belts (5, 6, 7) for advancing the bottom-most sheet from the stack, is constructed to move at least one of the feed belts laterally toward and away from another of the feed belts while the belts are being driven.  Preferably, side guides (12, 13) extend substantially to the end of the feeder, and extend both above and below the upper surface of belts to which they are adjacent. The belts extend between and around shafts (25, 26) of uniform diameter through the reach of lateral movement of the belts. The shafts are journaled in bearings mounted in such a way that they can be lifted out to change belts quickly and easily. Sheet separator (30, 31), slidably mounted for positioning between the feed belts (5, 6, 7), are adjustable vertically to buckle the bottom sheet to separate that sheet from the stack (8).
Patent CA-2602830-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing microporous polyolefin membrane and microporous membrane
Inventor: TAKITA KOTARO
IPC: H01M50/494
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a polyolefin microporous film which is obtained by a process (a) wherein a gel molding material containing a polyolefin and a solvent for film formation is stretched at least uniaxially at a temperature from the crystalline dispersion temperature of the polyolefin + 15~C to the crystalline dispersion temperature of the polyolefin + 40~C, the solvent for film formation is removed, and then the resulting material is again stretched 1.1-2.5 times at least uniaxially, or by a process (b) wherein the gel molding material is stretched at least uniaxially, the thus-stretched film is brought into contact with a hot solvent before and/or after removing the solvent for film formation, and then the resulting material is again stretched 1.1-2.5 times at least uniaxially. This polyolefin microporous film has large pore sizes while being excellent in air permeability, mechanical strength and compression resistance.
Patent CA-2605290-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STILL JAMES DOUGLAS
IPC: A61F13/26
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A tampon and a tampon applicator in combination for expulsion of the tampon.  The tampon applicator has a tampon holder tube and optionally a plunger. The tampon holder tube has a hollow interior portion, an interior surface, an exterior surface, a longitudinal axis, an outer perimeter, a first end dimensioned for insertion into a vaginal cavity, a second end positioned oppositely to the first end, a force controller, and at least one side expulsion member. The side expulsion member has a weakened region located at its base. The tampon is a fluid permeable bag and absorbent material loosely dispersed within the fluid permeable bag. The tampon is housed within the hollow interior portion of the tampon holder tube in a pre-expelled position.  A plunger may also be slidably mounted in the hollow interior portion of the tampon holder tube and adapted to expel the tampon through the force controller.
Patent CA-2605474-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite structure for biomedical implants
Inventor: GIL CARLOS E
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2006-04-17
Abstract: A surgical implant containing two opposing shells (20, 40), a central body (60) disposed between the shells, and a flexible sheath (70) extending between edges of the opposing shells. The sheath is formed from a composite structure comprising a flexible material (1000, 1003) and a resistant material (1002) that provides for resisting at least one predetermined type of relative directional motion.
Patent CA-2605748-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LECOMTE MARC
IPC: C07C311/16
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, i and j have the meanings given in claim 1, and to the use thereof as caspase-10 inhibitors, especially for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
Patent CA-2606563-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LADOW PETER
IPC: H04B7/00
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: Provided is a system and method for converting serial data associated with an IED into secure data packets configured for transmission during an IED  maintenance session; preferably wireless transmission. The system includes a first intelligent assembly operatively coupled to the IED, and a second intelligent assembly operatively coupled to the first intelligent device via a wireless communication link. Each of the first and second intelligent assemblies includes a microcontroller adapted to apply two independent security algorithms to the serial data to form the secure data packets, and vice versa. The second intelligent assembly further includes a plurality of legacy software applications executable to enable the IED maintenance session to be conducted by an operator from a location of the second intelligent assembly. The security algorithms preferably include an AES  encryption/decryption function and a HMAC authentication function.
Patent CA-2606843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ERDELMEIER CLEMENS
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved multi-step method for preparing an extract from ginkgo biloba having a reduced content of 4'-O-methyl pyridoxine and/or biflavones, wherein the depletion is carried out by filtration over an adsorber resin and/or an ion exchanger and the substances to be removed are retained on the resin. The invention further relates to an extract from ginkgo biloba having a reduced content of 4'-O-methyl pyridoxine and/or biflavones, which is obtainable by the method according to the present invention, as well as to its use.
Patent CA-2607647-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JEON SUN MI
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a Teflon composition, which can be used for coating wiper-blade rubbers to improve endurance and resistance to frictional forces of the blade rubbers, and coating method using the same. The coating composition of the present invention comprises 3.5 to 15 wt% of Teflon, 3.2 to 9.6 wt% of urethane, 1.6 to 6.0 wt% of silicone resin, and 5.0 to 25.0 wt% of a water-based resin in the Teflon composition that can be used for coating wiper blade rubbers.
Patent CA-2607810-A1 (CA)
Title: Normalized images for cameras
Inventor: CUTLER ROSS
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: A method and system for producing normalized images of conference participants so that the participants appear to be approximately the same size when the images are displayed is provided. The normalizing system normalizes the size of images based on constraints relating to the distance of participants from the location of the camera. To normalize the image of a participant, the system zooms the camera to account for the distance of the participant from the camera.
Patent CA-2607817-A1 (CA)
Title: Implantable access device and method for preparing thereof
Inventor: HILDWEIN CLAUDIA
IPC: A61L27/54
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: The present invention concerns an implantable access device and a method for preparing the device. According to the invention the device comprises a shape memory base structure with a biological substructure suitable for cell adhesion, cell engraftment and proliferation for use in transferring and transporting fluid mixtures (blood, suspensions, drug formulations, emulsions, cell suspensions) in/into/out of a human or animal body.
Patent CA-2608184-A1 (CA)
Title: N,n-substituted 3-aminopyrrolidine compounds useful as monoamines reuptake inhibitors
Inventor: YAMASHITA JUNKO
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a pyrrolidine compound of General Formula (1) or a salt thereof, wherein R101 and R102 are each independently a phenyl group or a pyridyl group, the phenyl group or the pyridyl group may have one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms and lower alkyl groups optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms, etc. The pyrrolidine compound or a salt thereof of the present invention is usable to produce a pharmaceutical preparation having a wider therapeutic spectrum and being capable of exhibiting sufficient therapeutic effects after short-term administration.
Patent CA-2608999-A1 (CA)
Title: Circuit arrangement for operating a discharge lamp with a switchable resonant capacitor
Inventor: FISCHER KLAUS
IPC: H05B41/295
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit arrangement for operation of a discharge lamp (EL) with an inverter (INV) which generates a high-frequency alternating current from an input voltage and with a tuned circuit provided with at least one choke (L) and at least one tuned capacitor (C3, C4), by means of which the lamp (EL) is supplied, whereby at least one tuned capacitor (C4) is connected in series with a switch element (T1) parallel to the lamp (EL). The resonance capacitance for control of the lamp can be varied by switching in or out the tuned capacitor. For example, the resonance capacitance can be increased for pre-heating and reduced on lamp operation.
Patent CA-2611527-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FELDBRUEGGE ROBERT J
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a software architecture that is implemented on and communicates over an internal communications network on an appliance, which connects the various physical components of the appliance. The software architecture performs multiple functions: identifying each of the components corresponding to a network node; identifying the capabilities of the components; identifying the status of the components; providing well defined command interfaces; and providing communication between internal and external software components. In this way, the SA functions to inform all of the nodes on the network of the presence, capabilities, and status of the other nodes.
Patent CA-2611714-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PATTERSON IAN
IPC: D03D15/58
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a yarn containing siliconized micro-denier polyester fibers and macro-denier fibers. The blending ratio of the siliconized micro-denier polyester fibers and macro-denier fibers in the yarn ranges between about 10 to about 90 and about 90 to about 10 percent by weight. The macro-denier fiber of the yarn is selected from the group consisting of a synthetic fiber, a natural fiber, and a combination of synthetic and natural fibers. The invention also relates to a woven or knitted fabric and articles of clothing containing the yarn of the invention, either alone or in combination with other yarns.
Patent CA-2614768-A1 (CA)
Title: Diode pumped laser
Inventor: FEKLISTOV DMITRI
IPC: H01S3/06
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A switching mechanism (6) and a diode pumped laser system (1) incorporating the switching mechanism (6) that allows a single diode laser pump source (2) to be selectively directed to one of two or more resonant laser cavities (11a,11n). The switching mechanism (6) comprises an optical element that is movable between a first position that directs the output of the diode laser (2) along a first path (8a) and a second position that directs the output of the lase diode along a second path (8n).
Patent CA-2615777-A1 (CA)
Title: Tfpi fragments as anti-microbial agents
Inventor: HARDY STEPHEN
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: Anti-microbial therapeutic agents that act via a novel method to treat infection are compounds which may comprise a peptide with natural or non-natural amino acids, or a small molecule. The agent can bind to the surface of a microorganism and productively fix complement in order to cause lysis of the microorganism via the assembly of a membrane attack complex, thereby triggering removal of the microbe by phagocytosis. The agents may be fragments of TFPI e.g. from the C-terminus region.
Patent CA-2615882-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEER OSKAR
IPC: F16C33/64
Filed: 2006-05-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an antifriction bearing race, particularly for highly stressed antifriction bearings in aircraft power units, which are comprised of a fixed joining of two layers made of different metallic materials, the area of the raceway (6) for the roller bodies (4) being made of a steel with a very high degree of hardness and resistance to wear, and the core area (7) of the antifriction bearing race (2) being made of a high-strength steel. According to the invention, a powder-metallurgical high-speed steel having a high content of carbide-forming alloying elements and a high carbon content is provided as the material for the raceway (6) of the roller bodies (4), whereas the material for the core area (7) of the antifriction bearing race (2) is made of a hot-work steel with, in comparison to the raceway material (11), a lower content of carbide-forming alloying elements and with a low carbon content, both materials being joined to one another with material fit by diffusion welding.
Patent CA-2618072-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEMENCZY ZOLTAN
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A filter for reducing co-channel interference within a communications receiver may include a multi-channel, space-time filter circuit that filters n signal parts that have been split from a communications signal by jointly estimating space-time filter weights and multi-channel impulse responses (CIRs) based upon QR and eigenvalue decompositions. The filter may further include a multi-channel, matched filter circuit that receives multi-channel signals from the multi-channel, space-time filter circuit and has a filter response that is provided by a channel impulse response estimation from the space-time filter circuit.
Patent CA-2619063-A1 (CA)
Title: Driver configuration for an ultrasonic flow meter
Inventor: GROESCHEL KEITH V
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A method and system for driver configuration for an ultrasonic meter. At lea st some of the illustrative embodiments are ultrasonic meters comprising a spoo l piece that couples within a flow of fluids, a first upstream transducer mechanically coupled to the spool piece, a first downstream transducer mechanically coupled to the spool piece (the first downstream transducer in operational relationship to the first upstream transducer), and a first transducer driver that selectively couples to the first upstream and first downstream transducers. The transducer driver drives the first upstream transducer, and also drives the first downstream transducer.
Patent CA-2619630-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATKINS BARRY L
IPC: H05B37/00
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices such as lamps for outdoor illumination includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit for illumination of lamps at low ambient lighting levels. The present invention enables the activation of lamps by a plurality of motion sensors having differing fields of view.
Patent CA-2621713-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KESSLER JOSEPH P
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A method and computer program are provided for graphically configuring devices in a control area network that includes providing one or more application programming interfaces, creating one or more graphical objects on a computer display using a graphical user interface, and associating one or more functions of an application programming interface with one or more of the devices using the graphical user interface. Each application programming interface corresponds to a class of devices and includes a set of functions.  Each class of devices includes one or more devices. At least one of the graphical objects represents one or more of the devices.
Patent CA-2621999-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for improved user management of a fleet of vehicles
Inventor: SCHUETTE THOMAS A
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A system and method for managing a fleet of vehicles provides users of the system with improved functionality that may include features such as one-way rental activity tracking, user-configurable fleet definitions, monitoring vehicle eligibility for sale as a used vehicle on the basis of pre-existing agreements, the ability to designate fleet vehicles as flex vehicles, the ability to compare one subfleet's vehicle residual value estimations with another subfleet's vehicle residual value estimations, and the ability to monitor post-purchase events that may adjust a fleet vehicle's cost of continued ownership.