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Patent CA-2526347-C (CA)
Inventor: NAVIA JOSE LUIS
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 2004-05-20
Granted: 2010-07-06
Abstract: An annuloplasty ring for repairing a cardiac valve includes an expandable support member having oppositely disposed proximal and distal end portions and a main body portion between the end portions. The proximal end portion of the support member includes a plurality of wing members that extend from the main body portion. Each of the wing members includes at least one hook member for embedding into a cardiac wall and the valve annulus to secure the annuloplasty ring in the valve annulus. The annuloplasty ring may be expanded into full contact engagement with the annulus of the cardiac valve by an inflatable balloon. Methods for repairing a cardiac valve using the annuloplasty ring are also provided.
Patent CA-2526864-C (CA)
Title: Nozzle assembly for imprinting patterns on an extruded product
Inventor: BOOTH JOHN
IPC: B05B13/02
Filed: 2005-01-14
Granted: 2011-10-18
Abstract: The invention provides a nozzle assembly for spraying a food product. The nozzle assembly includes a first sprayer disposed along an axis defining, at least in part, a path of movement for a food product. The nozzle assembly also includes a second sprayer disposed along the axis. The second sprayer is axially and radially spaced from the first sprayer. The nozzle assembly also includes a cavity operable to receive edible ink. The cavity communicates directly with the first and second sprayers disposed along the axis. The first and second sprayers concurrently spray the edible ink from the cavity to the axis.
Patent CA-2527661-C (CA)
Title: Self hardening glass carbomer composition
Inventor: VAN DEN BOSCH WILLEM FREDERIK
IPC: C03C4/00
Filed: 2004-06-03
Granted: 2014-07-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a self hardening glass carbomer composition obtainable by treating a fluorosilicate glass powder with: (a) a poly(dialkylsiloxane) having terminal hydroxyl groups, wherein the alkyl groups contain 1 to 4 carbon atoms, (b) an aqueous acid solution, and (c) separating the treated fluorosilicate glass powder from the aqueous acid solution. The glass carbomer compositions according to the invention have for example good toughness and strength and excellent fluoride release, In addition, the glass carbomer compositions according to the invention do not show shrinkage or expansion, an essential property for providing fillings for cavities having high strength and long durability. Moreover, the glass carbomer composition according to the present invention has a lower sensitivity towards abrasion and wear, a greater stiffness, a smoother surface, a better colourfastness, a better adherence to e.g. bone tissue and a lower water sensitivity.
Patent CA-2532002-C (CA)
Title: Fragrance dispersers
Inventor: HAYES-PANKHURST RICHARD PAUL
IPC: A45D34/02
Filed: 2004-04-27
Granted: 2011-09-13
Abstract: A fragrance disperser includes a first source (25) of fragrance associated with a first flowpath (21) and a second source of fragrance (26) associated with a second flowpath (23). A fan (17) provides a flow of air along the first flowpath (21) or the second flowpath (23) to release the associated fragrance.  A flow controller (38, 52) is movable by an actuator (34) to open and close the flowpaths (21, 23) so that only one fragrance is released at a time or a proportionate mixture of the two fragrances is released.
Patent CA-2533982-C (CA)
Inventor: KUMAR SUDHIR
IPC: B61K3/00
Filed: 2006-01-06
Granted: 2013-06-11
Abstract: A rail lubricator for a railroad rail has a nozzle adjacent to the rail and attached thereto. The nozzle has a discharge orifice disposed beneath the top surface of the rail. The orifice is aimed generally longitudinally of the rail with the aiming including an upward component and a lateral component toward the centerline of the rail. Jets of lubricant project upwardly from the nozzle, arch above the top surface of the rail, and then fall onto the top surface and gage corner of the rail. This lubricates the top of a rail using an optimum amount of lubricant on the optimum area of the railhead. The lubricant is applied when the nozzles are spanned by a car.
Patent CA-2536167-C (CA)
Inventor: FLIPPIN PATRICK
IPC: B68G7/12
Filed: 2004-04-01
Granted: 2009-01-06
Abstract: Pour fabriquer le matelas à coussins sur sa partie supérieure, on coud d'abord un bord des composants centraux du matelas sur les bords du dessus des coussins de façon à former sur chaque bord des angles à onglet, puis on tire les bords associés sur le centre du matelas de façon à fixer les bords associés au matériau central et on ajoute ensuite une isolation dans la partie supérieure des coussins et l'on coud un panneau des coussins sur le bord libre de chaque bordure des coussins supérieurs
Patent CA-2536201-C (CA)
Title: Surgical clamp having treatment elements
Inventor: NAHON DANIEL
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2004-06-10
Granted: 2012-12-11
Abstract: A medical device is provided having a means for actuating a pair of opposing jaw members. The jaw members are movable relative to one another from a first position, wherein the jaw members are disposed in a spaced apart relation relative to one another, to a second position, wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. An ablation tool is connected to at least one of the jaws members, such that the jaw members are capable of conducting ablation energy through the tissue grasped therebetween.
Patent CA-2544568-C (CA)
Inventor: MEHTA VINAY
IPC: E04D12/00
Filed: 2004-11-01
Granted: 2014-08-05
Abstract: A non-asphaltic roofing underlayment that is breathable, water resistant and skid-resistant is disclosed. The non-asphaltic roofing underlayment includes a woven or non-woven substrate in which at least one surface thereof includes a breathable thermoplastic film disposed thereon. The breathable thermoplastic film imparts water-resistant to the substrate as well as maintains the breathability of the substrate.
Patent CA-2545536-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for converting animal waste into bedding or soil amendment
Inventor: LUNDELL JOHN H
IPC: C02F11/16
Filed: 2006-05-02
Granted: 2011-03-01
Abstract: Disclosed are systems and processes for drying livestock manure to produce suitable end- products such as animal bedding and soil conditioner or amendments. Dried manure made by the process can be recycled into the burner. Exhaust gases from the dryer and cyclone can be cleansed of particulate and/or used to heat and aerate trenches and/or lagoons used to digest wet manure. Biomass may also be used as fuel in the burner. Biomass may also be blended with wet manure to decrease water content prior to being dried in the dryer.
Patent CA-2546296-C (CA)
Inventor: PERRON LUC
IPC: G01N23/046
Filed: 2006-05-11
Granted: 2009-07-07
Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for screening a receptacle are provided. The apparatus comprises an input for receiving an image signal, the image signal conveying an input image related to contents of the receptacle, the image signal having been produced by a device that is characterized by introducing distortion into the input image. The apparatus also comprises a processing unit operative for: applying a distortion correction process to the image signal to remove at least part of the distortion from the input image, thereby to generate a corrected image signal conveying at least one corrected image; processing the corrected image signal in an attempt to detect a presence of at least one target object in the receptacle; and generating a detection signal in response to detection of the presence of at least one target object in the receptacle.
Patent CA-2547088-C (CA)
Title: Procedes, systemes et dispositifs d'occlusion vasculaire
Inventor: PAVCNIK DUSAN
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2004-11-29
Granted: 2011-10-18
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à des dispositifs, de procédés et des systèmes utiles pour la réalisation d'occlusion de vaisseaux vasculaires. Des interventions percutanées sont utilisées pour l'occlusion de la veine saphène supérieure, par exemple dans le traitement de la condition de varice provoquée par le reflux veineux. Certains modes de réalisation comprennent le déploiement d'un ou de plusieurs dispositifs d'occlusion vasculaire via une intervention percutanée traversante complète qui laisse le(s) dispositif(s) d'occlusion vasculaire dans un état traversant total.
Patent CA-2547290-C (CA)
Inventor: MACALUSO TONY
IPC: F41C27/06
Filed: 2006-05-17
Granted: 2010-10-05
Abstract: Lance-grenade amélioré constitué d'une carcasse (2), d'un canon (4) monté sur la carcasse (2) et d'un mécanisme d'ouverture muni de guides qui permettent d'avancer le canon (4) dans l'axe longitudinal de la carcasse (2) et de le faire pivoter latéralement dans la phase finale de son déplacement longitudinal.
Patent CA-2548945-C (CA)
Title: Hog production management by weight
Inventor: KLEINSASSER JONATHAN
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 2006-05-03
Granted: 2012-05-01
Abstract: Hogs are divided by weight into separate pens with the heaviest hogs closest to the final market weight in the last pen. Each pen includes a sorting scale leading to the next pen of the series or, in respect of the last pen, to a discharge location. A control unit operates the sorters to remove a required number of hogs for market from the last pen and to transfer from each pen to the next substantially the same number so as to maintain the numbers of hogs in the pens substantially constant. The sorter can also be used to sort the heaviest hogs into a pen where their feed is periodically and repeatedly withheld to slow their growth relative to pens of average and lightest hogs.
Patent CA-2561058-C (CA)
Inventor: KRISHNAN RANGANATHAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-03-15
Granted: 2010-07-27
Abstract: Systems and techniques are disclosed relating to wireless communications. The systems and techniques involve wireless communications wherein a process, module or communications terminal schedules communications. The scheduling function may include scheduling an inter-piconet transmission between first transmitting (106b) and receiving terminals (208a) including scheduling a power level for the inter-piconet transmission that satisfies a target quality parameter at the first receiving terminal. The scheduling function may also include scheduling an intra-piconet transmission between second transmitting (106c) and receiving terminals (106e), including scheduling a power level for the intra-piconet transmission that satisfies a target quality parameter at the second receiving terminal. The intra-piconet transmission may be scheduled simultaneous with the inter-piconet transmission.
Patent CA-2567127-C (CA)
Inventor: DE NORA VITTORIO
IPC: C25C/
Filed: 2005-05-25
Granted: 2012-08-28
Abstract: A cell for the electrowinning of aluminium from alumina dissolved in a fluoride-containing molten electrolyte, comprises a non-carbon metal-based anode having an electrically conductive metallic structure. This anode structure comprises an outer part with an electrochemically active anode surface on which, during electrolysis, oxygen is anodically evolved, and which is suspended in the electrolyte substantially parallel to a facing cathode.  The anode structure has one or more flow-through openings extending from the active anode surface through the metallic structure, the flow-through opening(s) being arranged for guiding a circulation of electrolyte driven by the fast escape of anodically evolved oxygen. The outer part of the anode comprises a layer that contains predominantly cobalt oxide CoO to enhance the stability of the anode.
Patent CA-2568428-C (CA)
Title: Ligands liant le complexe de l'activateur du plasminogene de type urokinase (upa) et son recepteur (upar) et inhibant les interactions d'upar en aval: identification et utilisation a des fins diagnostiques ou therapeutiques
Inventor: PARRY GRAHAM C
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2005-05-25
Granted: 2020-12-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne des anticorps et autres ligands spécifiques des complexes binaires uPA-uPAR, des complexes ternaires comprenant uPA-uPAR, et des complexes d'uPAR et de protéines autres que uPA, tels que les intégrines, qui inhibent l'interaction d'uPA et d'uPAR avec des molécules additionnelles avec lesquelles les complexes interagissent. Ces anticorps et autres ligands sont utilisés dans des méthodes diagnostiques ou thérapeutiques, notamment contre le cancer.
Patent CA-2576448-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for drilling and servicing subterranean wells with rotating coiled tubing
Inventor: BORST TERENCE
IPC: E21B19/22
Filed: 2005-07-01
Granted: 2012-11-13
Abstract: A system is provided for drilling and/or servicing a well bore using continuous lengths of coiled tubing (14) in which a turntable assembly (18) rotates a coiled tubing reel (28) assembly and a counter balance system (26) about the well bore such that the coiled tubing is rotated while in the wellbore. A coiled tubing injector (22) may be provided on a separate turntable assembly or on the same turntable assembly as the reel assembly.
Patent CA-2576483-C (CA)
Title: Open hole expandable patch with anchor
Inventor: EMERSON ALAN B
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2005-07-22
Granted: 2010-02-02
Abstract: The invention discloses a patch for placement in a wellbore and associated methods. The patch has a longitudinal member and an anchor that is radially expanded to engage the wall of the borehole to secure the patch against axial and radial movement. The anchor is set using a running tool that radially expands the anchor and the longitudinal body. The anchor may include one or more elements that can be securely engaged within the wellbore. The longitudinal member and/or the anchor may include a sealing element to provide a seal between the wellbore inside and the earth formation surrounding the wellbore.
Patent CA-2576679-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for interpolating a reference pixel in an annular image and encoding/decoding an annular image
Inventor: PARK GWANG-HOON
IPC: H04N19/46
Filed: 2005-08-13
Granted: 2012-01-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for interpolating an object reference pixel in an annular image and a method and apparatus for encoding/decoding an annular image. The method of interpolating a reference pixel in an annular image comprises selecting a plurality of reference pixels arranged in the direction of a distortion of the annular image and interpolating the object reference pixel based on the selected plurality of reference pixels.
Patent CA-2580830-C (CA)
Inventor: CAPPELLE MARK GASTON MAURITS
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2001-06-20
Granted: 2009-06-02
Abstract: The invention concerns a floor covering consisting of hard panels which are provided, at least on two opposite edges, with coupling means made in one piece with the panels, whereby these coupling means provide for an interlocking in a direction (R1) perpendicular to the plane of the floor covering, as well as in a direction (R2) perpendicular to the edges concerned and parallel to the plane of the floor covering. These coupling means comprise a tongue and a groove. The lip which is situated on the bottom side of the groove is longer than the lip on the top side. The edge which is provided with the tongue is made flexible.
Patent CA-2584656-C (CA)
Title: Method for producing a corrugated stretch laminate with a free formed printed elastic member
Inventor: ASHRAF ARMAN
IPC: B32B37/14
Filed: 2005-10-14
Granted: 2010-12-21
Abstract: A process for making a corrugated stretch laminate (60) comprising the steps of delivering a first elastomeric composition (12) to a print device (14) so as to form an elastic member (24); removing an elastic member from the print device; elongating the elastic member in a first direction; joining the elastic member to a first substrate (46); and allowing the elastic member to recovery to form said corrugated stretch laminate.
Patent CA-2590807-C (CA)
Title: Vibratory measurement transducer
Inventor: SCHUETZE CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 2005-11-29
Granted: 2012-07-17
Abstract: The measurement transducer includes a housing, which exhibits multiple natural oscillation modes, and at least one first flow tube held oscillatably in the housing, vibrating at least at times, and conveying at least a portion of the medium to be measured. Additionally, the measurement transducer includes an electromechanical exciter arrangement acting on the at least one flow tube for producing and/or maintaining mechanical oscillations thereof, and a sensor arrangement reacting to movements of the flow tube, for producing at least one oscillation measurement signal representing oscillations of the flow tube.  Using at least three coupling elements for connecting the first and second flow tubes together at the inlet end, as well as at least three coupling elements for connecting the first and second flow tubes together at the outlet end, it is possible to produce vibratory measurement transducers of high measuring accuracy.
Patent CA-2594723-C (CA)
Title: Vanne
Inventor: EDDISON ALAN MARTYN
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2006-01-16
Granted: 2015-06-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne une vanne de fond de trou (10) qui comprend un corps tubulaire (12) et un élément vanne (20). L'élément vanne est normalement en position fermée, cette position étant conçue pour empêcher ou limiter le passage d'un fluide de travail dans le corps. Ledit élément vanne peut passer en position ouverte, une première pression de fluide de travail étant nécessaire pour faire passer l'élément vanne de la position fermée à la position ouverte et une deuxième pression de fluide de travail inférieure étant nécessaire pour maintenir l'élément vanne en position ouverte.
Patent CA-2594827-C (CA)
Title: Systems, methods, and software for retrieving information using multiple query languages
Inventor: BREI JAMES E
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-01-13
Granted: 2013-08-20
Abstract: An exemplary method comprises receiving a description of query language; and automatically configuring a language converter based on the received description of the query language. The language converter, or translator, can be used to adapt a system to changing query languages.
Patent CA-2596243-C (CA)
Inventor: RACANA LAWRENCE JOHN
IPC: B65D21/036
Filed: 2006-02-22
Granted: 2013-11-12
Abstract: The sealing container includes a container bottom and a container top. The container top defines a first nesting portion and a second nesting portion.  When the container top is inverted and inserted into the container bottom cavity, the first nesting portion and the second nesting portion make contact with the container bottom at two different portions of the container bottom.
Patent CA-2600493-C (CA)
Title: Method for simultaneous removal of asphaltene, and/or paraffin and scale from producing oil wells
Inventor: DYER RICHARD J
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2006-03-16
Granted: 2011-12-06
Abstract: A method for cleaning oil wells to increase the flow of oil thereof by use of a unique aqueous cleaning emulsion comprising of water, hydrocarbon solvent, detergent and mineral acid. This one step method provides for the simultaneously cleaning/removal of asphaltine and/or paraffin and scale. This method can be used alone or with the assistance of a wash tool which is a combination pressure and surge wash tool having a nipple assembly. A by-pass port is coupled to the nipple assembly and a diverter cup is coupled to the by-pass port. A plurality of pressure wash cups are positioned on the tool. A  pressure wash port is located between the plurality of pressure wash cups and a pump shoe assembly is coupled to a bottom pressure wash cup.
Patent CA-2613866-C (CA)
Title: Ensemble a pompe et pompe avec dispositif de verrouillage a declenchement electromagnetique
Inventor: BISCH MICHAEL E
IPC: F04B43/12
Filed: 2007-12-10
Granted: 2011-02-01
Abstract: Pompe médicale comprenant un émetteur électromagnétique et un détecteur. L'émetteur émet un rayonnement électromagnétique d'une longueur d'onde prédéterminée. Un nécessaire de perfusion compatible avec la pompe médicale modifie le rayonnement électromagnétique émis lorsqu'il est correctement installé dans la pompe. Le détecteur reçoit le rayonnement électromagnétique et un filtre exclut le rayonnement électromagnétique ayant longueur d'onde différente de la longueur d'onde prédéterminée. La pompe contrôle le signal filtré pour déterminer si le rayonnement électromagnétique reçu correspond au rayonnement électromagnétique modifié par un nécessaire de perfusion compatible correctement installé et déterminer si un nécessaire de perfusion compatible est correctement installé dans la pompe comme fonction de cette dernière.
Patent CA-2614898-C (CA)
Inventor: MARINO JAMES
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 2006-04-27
Granted: 2014-04-22
Abstract: A pedicle screw assembly (10) that includes a cannulated pedicle screw (20) having a scalloped shank (24), a swivel top head 30 having inclined female threads (44) in a left and right arm (34, 36) to prevent splaying, a set screw (50) having mating male threads 52, a rod conforming washer (60) that is rotatably coupled to the set screw (50), the conforming washer including reduced ends to induce a coupled rod (80) to bend. A rod reduction system including an inner and an outer cannula (90, 100), the inner cannula (90) including a left and right arm (92, 94) that engage the swivel top head's (30) left and right arm (34, 36) and the outer cannula (100) dimensioned to securely slide over the inner cannula (90) to reduce the rod (80) into the swivel top head's (30) rod receiving area (38).
Patent CA-2617512-C (CA)
Inventor: BURLEIGH MALCOLM B
IPC: C08G18/28
Filed: 2006-08-03
Granted: 2013-10-01
Abstract: Urethane compositions comprising (a) a first fluorochemical urethane polymer or oligomer comprising the reaction product of (1) one or more polyisocyanates and (2) one or more fluoroalcohols, and optionally (3) one or more other isocyanate-reactive materials, wherein the ratio of isocyanate to isocyanate-reactive groups is about 1 or less, i.e., Part A, and (b) a second urethane polymer or oligomer comprising the reaction product of (1) one or more diisocyanates, and (2) water, and optionally (3) one or more other isocyanate-reactive groups, wherein about 5 to about 95 mole percent of the isocyanate groups of the diisocyanate are reacted with the water, i.e., Part B, for imparting durable repellency to substrates.
Patent CA-2622043-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for attaching grab bar to wall flange
Inventor: FORREST EARL DAVID
IPC: A47K17/02
Filed: 2008-02-21
Granted: 2012-01-17
Abstract: A grab bar for attachment to a wall mount surface includes a mount assembly having a sleeve, a base flange, and a set screw. The sleeve is attached to a wall facing side of the grab bar. The base flange has a base portion to be associated with the wall mount surface and a wall portion extending outwardly from the base portion. Once the sleeve is attached to the grab bar and the base flange is attached to the wall mount surface, the sleeve is received over the wall portion in an overlapping relationship. The set screw is then used to secure the sleeve to the base flange.
Patent CA-2623791-C (CA)
Inventor: LAFONT LAURENT
IPC: B64D27/26
Filed: 2006-09-22
Granted: 2013-12-17
Abstract: The invention concerns a strut for locking (4) the engine of an aircraft, the strut comprising a rigid structure (10) forming a structure box closed at the front by a front closing rib (36), as well as a system for mounting the engine including in particular a front engine fastener (6) comprising a fastener body (46) fixedly mounted on the rigid structure (10). The invention is characterized in that the fastener body (46) is pressed against a front surface (38), and the mast (4) comprises at least one shear pin (68) passing at least partly through the fastener body (46) as well as the front closing rib (36).