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Patent CA-2571274-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENSTEAD EVAN ALAN
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: Un ensemble de robinet comprend un sous-ensemble de valve ayant un mécanisme de valve et un actionneur ayant un axe. Un sous-ensemble comprend une extrémité de corps de valve pour recevoir le sous-ensemble de valve en vue d'y être raccordé. Une plaque est configurée pour l'accouplement au sous-ensemble. Un adaptateur de poignée est couplé audit ensemble de robinet pour être non pivotant par rapport à la plaque. Un sous-ensemble de poignée est doté d'un moyeu et d'un actionneur de valve. L'actionneur de valve est couplé par rotation au moyeu. L'actionneur de valve est raccordé à l'actionneur du sous-ensemble de valve pour actionner le sous-ensemble de valve lorsque l'actionneur de valve est pivoté autour de l'axe pour se déplacer par rapport à la plaque. Le moyeu est fixé à la plaque au moyen de l'adaptateur de poignée.
Patent CA-2574591-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for fabricating lateral semiconductor device
Inventor: NASH KEITH JAMES
IPC: H01L21/3213
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A lateral junction semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same comprising the steps of taking a semiconductor structure having a stack formed by a plurality of layers of semiconductor material arranged in a series of substantially parallel planes, the semiconductor material within a first layer having an excess of charge carriers of a first polarity at a first concentration, and selectively removing semiconductor material from the first layer to a depth which varies along a first direction substantially parallel with the planes of the layers within the structure, so as to provide a gradation of the concentration of charge carriers of first polarity within an active layer along the first direction. A photon source comprising said lateral junction semiconductor device.
Patent CA-2574686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COFFINARDI MARCO
IPC: A41B11/12
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: The invention concerns an item (4), comprising a tubular body (13), specifically a fabric item (4), specifically a stocking, a sock, tights, a knee-length sock, a glove and similar, having silicone inserts (2) printed by serigraphy and a process for printing silicone inserts (2) by serigraphy to produce said item (4).
Patent CA-2579345-A1 (CA)
Title: High stretch, low dilation knit prosthetic device and method for making the same
Inventor: QUINN WILLIAM
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: A method for providing dilation resistance to an implantable tubular graft includes the steps of (a) providing a graft having opposed open ends and a textile wall extending in a lengthwise direction therebetween defining a graft diameter, wherein the textile wall has radially extending yarns having a radial extent which inter-engage longitudinally extending yarns having a longitudinal extent to define a textile pattern and further wherein the radially extending yarns are obliquely oriented to the lengthwise direction of the graft, thereby defining a first acute angle from the lengthwise direction of the graft; (b) providing an elongate tubular mandrel having a diameter which differs from the graft diameter by a factor of at least 1.5; (c) positioning the graft over the mandrel to radially distend the graft, thereby reorienting the radially extending yarns to reduce the radial extent and to shift the radially extending yarns to a second acute angle from the lengthwise direction of the graft to define an reoriented textile pattern, wherein the second acute angle is greater than the first acute angle; and (d) heat setting the graft at a first temperature to set the inter-engaging yarns in the reoriented textile pattern to provide a graft with improved dilation resistance.
Patent CA-2579671-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultrasonic method and apparatus for evaluating spot weld zone
Inventor: TAKADA HAJIME
IPC: G01N29/04
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: According to the present invention, even in measurement in which the measurement time is limited to a short time, soundness of a spot weld zone can be evaluated with high reliability without being influenced by a positional deviation between an ultrasonic probe and the spot weld zone and the coupling condition between an ultrasonic probe and a metal sheet. Specifically, ultrasonic waves propagating along the surface of a test object are transmitted in a plurality of directions from a plurality of wave sending positions outside the spot weld zone in metal sheets (1a, 1b), and ultrasonic waves propagating along the surface of the test object with propagation paths not including the spot weld zone and ultrasonic waves propagating along the surface of the test object with propagation paths including the spot weld zone are received at a plurality of wave receiving positions outside the spot weld zone to evaluate the soundness of the spot weld zone.
Patent CA-2579874-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MINEAU STEVEN B
IPC: B65D83/16
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: An actuator cap (148) for a container (50) of product includes a main peripheral wall surrounding a central discharge member. The central discharge member is oriented to discharge product axially. An actuator arm extends radially from the central discharge member and is axially deflectale to axially displace the discharge member. A pillar (306) has a peripheral surface and is radially deflectable toward the central discharge member, and the pillar is deflectable relative to the main peripheral wall. In an actuating position of the discharge member, both the pillar (306) and the actuator arm (305) are deflected.
Patent CA-2583606-A1 (CA)
Title: Cannabinergic lipid ligands
Inventor: MAKRIYANNIS ALEXANDROS
IPC: C07C59/00
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure relates generally to lipid compounds that exert diverse effects in the endocannabinoid system, such as regulating CB1 and CB2 receptor or moderating other bio-macromolecules within the endocannabinoid system. Some of the compounds showed improved receptor binding affinity, and/or improved receptor subtype selectivity, and improved bio-stability. Some of the compounds exhibit activities to regulate the enzymes that moderate the bio-disposal of endogenous cannabinoids, such as the fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH). Some of the compounds exhibit activities to inhibit the anandamide transporter. Other aspects of the invention are pharmaceutical preparations employing these ligands and methods of administering therapeutically effective amounts of the preparations to provide a physiological effect.
Patent CA-2584371-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric power generation system and method
Inventor: DOOLEY KEVIN ALLAN
IPC: F01D15/10
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: The electric power generation system is to be used with a gas turbine engine.  It preferably includes a continuously variable transmission connected between the low-pressure spool of the engine and an electric generator, preferably to step-up the speed therebetween and drive the generator at a substantially constant speed.
Patent CA-2585130-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEAGER BENJAMIN
IPC: A44B19/16
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A device for forming a seal includes upper and lower seal members, and a slider, wherein mating surfaces of the seal members interlock. In at least one embodiment, a lifting rib and closure bar on the slider cooperate with a lifting wing and closure bar groove on the upper and lower seal members, respectively. By moving the slider in one direction, the lifting rib lifts the upper seal member from the lower seal member. Moving the slider in the opposite direction causes the upper and lower seal members to interlock. In another embodiment, a slider has an intermediate lateral member connected on one side the slider top, and connected on the other side to the slider bottom.  A breakaway sealing device is also provided, allowing a person to break the closed seal. A beginning stop block is also provided that includes a means for securing the upper seal member.
Patent CA-2585379-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for testing dsl capability of telephone lines
Inventor: BAUER FRANK R
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A system and method for performing DSL assessments of a telephone line along a prescribed test path is disclosed. The disclosed system includes a loop diagnostic test unit adapted for testing said telephone line using narrow-band and mid-band frequency test signals; a test system controller and a test system server to provide the DSL assessments to a user via an appropriate interface. In addition, the disclosed methods include the basic steps of:  accessing the telephone line along the test path that includes selected hardware such as a voice switch test bus, central office splitter, service provider instruments and terminations; ascertaining various line characteristics along the test path using mid-band and narrow-band frequency signals; analyzing the line characteristics to identify line conditions that affect DSL service; and determining the impact of the line conditions on DSL  service.
Patent CA-2586119-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for guiding operators to optimized engine operation
Inventor: QUIGLEY JON M
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: System and methods provide information to an operator of an engine such that the engine operates with optimal performance, such as maximal fuel efficiency. Such a system may include a plurality of sensors adapted to measure operating parameters of the engine; an engine management system adapted to receive measured operating parameters from the sensors and to generate signals indicative of a current operating performance of the engine and signals indicative of performance-increasing adjustments to current operating parameters; and a display adapted to present symbols in response to signals from the engine management system. The symbols guide the operator to increase or maintain engine performance.
Patent CA-2587049-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RENZ CHARLES J
IPC: A61M/
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A manually actuated breast pump is provided. The breast pump has a breast cup, pump mechanism and a container. The components of the breast pump are easily assembled and dis~assembled to facilitate use, cleaning, manufacture and transport. The breast pump can apply a negative pressure, a positive pressure or both to a user's breast. The breast pump provides fluid isolation between the pressure source and the expressed milk.
Patent CA-2587439-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices for introduction into a body via a substantially straight conduit to form a predefined curved configuration, and methods employing such devices
Inventor: SIEGAL TZONY
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2005-12-28
Abstract: A device for introduction into a body in a straight configuration and assuming within the body a predefined curved configuration, includes an elongated element formed from a number of segments interconnected so as to form effective hinges therebetween. When the elongated element is confined to a straight state, the effective hinges transfer compressive forces from each segment to the next so that the elongated element can be pushed to advance it through a conduit. When the elongated element is not confined to a straight state, the effective hinges allow deflection of each segment relative to adjacent segments until abutment surfaces of the segments come into abutment, thereby defining a fully flexed state of the elongated element with a predefined curved configuration. The device can be produced with a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional curved forms, and has both medical and non-medical applications.
Patent CA-2588223-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATTARWALA FAKHRUDDIN T
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A method is presented for updating process models (100) used in a model predictive controller when a change has been made in any regulatory controller configuration and/or it's tuning without having to conduct new full identification testing of the process. The method employs Core Process Models of Controlled Variables (101) and Manipulated Variables (103), devoid of dynamics of interacting regulatory controllers in conjunction with Manipulated Variables Disturbance Rejection Models (104). The process models (100) can be updated for use for on-line control as well as for off-line simulation studies including operator training. This allows updating of a complex multivariable process control with relatively ease with absolute minimal of additional data gathering.
Patent CA-2588664-A1 (CA)
Title: Method to produce natural gas liquids (ngl's) at gas pressure reduction stations
Inventor: LOURENCO JOSE
IPC: B01D53/26
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A method to recover NGL's at gas Pressure Reducing Stations. A first step involve providing at least one heat exchanger having a flow path for passage of high pressure natural gas with a counter current depressurized lean cold gas. A second step involves passing the high pressure natural gas stream in a counter current flow with the lean cold gas and cooling it before de-pressurization. A third step involves the expansion of the high pressure cooled gas in a gas expander. The expansion of the gas generates shaft work which is converted into electrical power by the power generator and the expanded low pressure and cold gas enters a separator where NGL's are recovered. This process results in the recovery NGL's, electricity and the displacement of a slipstream of natural that is presently used to pre- heat gas at Pressure Reduction Stations.
Patent CA-2588927-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACLENNAN CHARLES D
IPC: A01G23/00
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A rotary cutting machine comprises a circular rotating element having a transverse axis of rotation and which is mounted to the rotary cutting machine for rotation about the axis of rotation. A plurality of cutting teeth are mounted to the circular rotating element at spaced apart locations about its circumferential periphery. The cutting teeth are reversible and removably fastened to the circular rotating element. Each cutting tooth includes opposed first and second cutting faces spaced apart by lateral surfaces extending therebetween. The first and second cutting faces define at least four of the cutting edges thereon, such that the cutting teeth are selectively mountable on the circular rotating element in any one of at least eight different positions, each of the positions providing a different one of the cutting edges in the operable cutting position.
Patent CA-2590515-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GENGRINOVITCH STELA
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: Chelating and binding chemicals to a medical implant, and therapeutic applications. Implantable 'metal chelated surface and chemical coated' medical implant device - drug (or biological moiety) coated or drug eluting stent, prosthesis, or other, includes a medical implant component having metal surface (M) with chemical entity (X) bound via chelator (C) chelated to the metal surface in an (M) - (C) - (X) configuration. Chelator or/and chemical entity - drug (or biological moiety), linker bonded to a drug (or biological moiety), other, are bound at surface concentration greater than 100 picograms per cm2. Manufacturing the implantable medical device. Medical implant system including medical implant component and delivery device for delivering and implanting medical implant component in a subject. Implanting the medical device. Preventing or/and treating medical conditions, such as restenosis or/and thrombosis, by implanting the medical device, wherein activity of bound chemical entity exhibits efficacy towards the medical condition.
Patent CA-2592208-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PILCHER DAN E
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: An indoor accelerated weathering device having a rotatable rack in a test chamber for mounting test specimens in an exposure plane includes a light collection device connected to the rack, which is operatively, coupled to an optical rotary joint concentric with the rack shaft.,
Patent CA-2595492-A1 (CA)
Title: Flow valve and method
Inventor: MASHBURN BENNY DONALD
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the flow of a medium. The apparatus comprises a base having a plurality of arms extending from the base. The base and arms define a cage. A valve member is positioned within the cage. The apparatus further includes a biasing housing disposed within the base, and wherein a spring is disposed within the biasing housing. The apparatus further includes a passageway formed about the valve member when the valve member is opened so that the medium flows on the outer portion of the biasing housing, and wherein the flow of the medium in an opposite direction urges the ball into engagement with the valve seat. When the valve is open, the medium collapses the spring and the valve member blocks the flow of the medium from entering the biasing housing. A method of drilling a well with the flow valve positioned on a work string is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2595685-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOMMA TSUKASA
IPC: B41M5/26
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to tinted optical lenses and to methods of manufacturing tinted optical lens. This invention relates to a method for tinting optical lenses using an ink receptor film. The method of the invention allows a good transfer of the color to the substrate which represents the support of lens, a good final coloration of the substrate with good color homogeneity. The invention relate also to a method of tinting optical lenses, using the said ink receptor film which is applied onto a primer layer coating the substrate of the lens . The ink receptor material comprises an inorganic filler and an water-based emulsion. Preferably the ink receptor material also comprises a water-soluble polymer, a modified cationic polymer and a carrier able to accelerate the absorption of the ink into the substrate.
Patent CA-2596152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CROOK PAUL
IPC: C22C19/05
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: A nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy, capable of withstanding both strong oxidizing and strong reducing acid solutions, contains 20.0 to 23.5 wt.%  molybdenum and 13.0 to 16.5 wt.% chromium with the balance being nickel plus impurities and residuals of elements used for control of oxygen and sulfur.
Patent CA-2600236-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods, systems, and computer program products for network firewall policy optimization
Inventor: FULP ERRIN W
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for firewall policy optimization are disclosed. According to one method, a firewall policy including an ordered list of firewall rules is defined. For each rule, a probability indicating a likelihood of receiving a packet matching the rule is determined. The rules are sorted in order of non-increasing probability in a manner that preserves the firewall policy.
Patent CA-2601999-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for ameliorating pruritus
Inventor: PUI NAM-MEW
IPC: A61K31/215
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: A method for preventing, treating, or ameliorating pruritus caused by skin, mucosa, or systemic disorder. The method comprises administering to a subject with pruritus or topically applying to an affected area with pruritus an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of a phenylbutyric acid or short-chain fatty acid derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, salt or solvate thereof.
Patent CA-2602364-A1 (CA)
Title: Variable geometry reference array
Inventor: WILSON JACQUE R
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: A tracking array for attachment to an object in a surgical environment includes tracking elements detectable by a surgical navigation system to permit tracking of the object.
Patent CA-2602967-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEWKIRK TRACY
IPC: A47C4/54
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A back support for supporting at least a portion of the back of a user is provided. The back support includes a backrest and an inter-scapular bolster.  The backrest has a lumbar support that is shaped to engage the lumbar region of the user and to urge the lumbar spine of the user towards a neutral curve.  The inter-scapular bolster has a bolster body. The bolster body is connected to the backrest and is positioned for engaging the user between the scapulae, wherein the bolster body has a bottom that is positioned to engage the user no lower than approximately the lower edge of the T8 vertebra of the user.
Patent CA-2604537-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHETTY DHANURAJ
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for tissue augmentation or regeneration and specifically, to a composite of bioabsorbable scaffold material and autologous tissue, suitable for implantation in tissue or organs.
Patent CA-2608175-A1 (CA)
Title: Corneal implant and method of manufacture
Inventor: NIGAM ALOK
IPC: A61F2/14
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: Prosthetic implants designed to be implanted in the cornea for modifying the cornea curvature and altering the corneal refractive power for correcting myopia, and myopia with astigmatism, such as implants formed of a micro-porous hydrogel material. The lenses (166, 168) include rib sections (166a, 168a), respectively, which extend across the center of each lens and define voids between the ribs and the outer periphery of the lens.
Patent CA-2608221-A1 (CA)
Title: Money transfer cards, systems and methods
Inventor: SEIFERT DEAN A
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods to initiate, facilitate, process and/or perform money transfers. One such method includes establishing a money transfer record (310) and receiving, from a vendor location, a money transfer activation request (320) associated with the money transfer record.  The method includes receiving a fulfillment request (330) associated with the money transfer record, collecting a customer data set, and authorizing a money transfer (340) associated with the money transfer record. The money transfer is facilitated by the creation of a money transfer record, which may occur prior to the money transfer activation request. The customer then can initiate the money transfer while at the vendor location using, for example, money transfer cards available for purchase from the vendor.
Patent CA-2609515-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VANHOUTEN MICHAEL
IPC: A23L7/152
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: Stabilized whole grain corn flour having extended storage stability and modified functional properties, such as improved processing tolerance, improved dough properties and enhanced corn flavors, is described, as are methods of making such stabilized whole grain corn flour.
Patent CA-2609557-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORREIA HORACIO
IPC: B28B11/08
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus for modifying the surface texture of pre-cast building blocks including a pressure-applying device so positioned as to selectively engage blocks and being adapted to apply a pressure on the surface of blocks so as to modify their texture thereof prior to the curing of the blocks. Also disclosed is an apparatus for modifying the surface texture of pre-cast building blocks including mechanisms and structures adapted to provide a plurality of longitudinal movements and a plurality of rotational movements to adjust the direction of the wearing tool in respect to the alignment of the blocks when modifying the surface texture of these blocks as well as a block-stabilizing device for stabilizing blocks during surface-texture modification operations.
Patent CA-2610119-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG CHENG-CHUNG
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: An inflatable bed includes a bedstead assembly, a mattress assembly having at least one air chamber, and an electric air pump unit disposed on the bedstead assembly. The air pump unit includes a centrifugal pump device for performing initial inflation of the air chamber, a diaphragm pump device for performing subsequent inflation of the air chamber, and a control valve operable to allow for and interrupt fluid communication between the centrifugal pump device and the air chamber.