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Patent CA-2541628-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITLOCK WILLIAM T
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a false bottom insert assembly for use in combination with an oversized planter container. The assembly essentially comprises a support platform for supporting a soil - bound plant, an optional spacer member for supporting the support platform, and an optional moisture - receiving tray for collecting and retaining excess moisture emanating from the support platform and the spacer member via the soil. The platform comprises a peripheral support surface that engages either the container or the spacer member for supporting the support platform at the chosen false bottom level in the planter container. Support ribs are integrally formed to the platform to increase its load bearing potential. The spacer member may be utilized as an optional structure to adjust for variable container dimensions and the moisture - receiving tray may be installed at the user's election to maintain a moisture source in inferior adjacency to the support platform.
Patent CA-2543536-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QING RICHARD
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: An endless script or other function is considered to be malicious as it exhausts system resources such as CPU time and memory. Therefore, the handling of an endless function execution is crucial, particularly in a wireless runtime environment. A combination of time-out and user-interruption scheme is used to detect and handle the problem.
Patent CA-2544529-A1 (CA)
Title: Suture pull-out tester and method of use
Inventor: PRESCOTT MICHAEL R
IPC: G01L5/04
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A suture pull-out tester is disclosed which includes a load cell assembly, a drive track, a jig and a drive assembly. The load cell assembly has a force measuring device and an attachment member for retaining one end of a filament. The jig includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a suture package. The jig is driven along the drive track by the drive assembly such that the attachment member draws the filament from the suture package. The force measuring device measures the forces required to withdraw the filament from the suture package.
Patent CA-2545869-A1 (CA)
Title: Conveyor for transporting work pieces in a press
Inventor: HEID RUDOLF
IPC: B30B15/00
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A conveyor for transporting work pieces in a press, in particular a press line or multiple-die press, from a first station to a second station adjacent to the first station, comprises at least one lateral beam (300, 400) arranged on a side of the press, essentially extending parallel to a transport direction of the conveyor (52), at least one bar (500) having grippers (502) for gripping the work piece to be transported, whereby the bar (500) is attached to the lateral beam (300, 400) in such a way that it is movable along a longitudinal extension of the beam (300, 400); and for each lateral beam (300, 400) an assembly (100, 200) for supporting the lateral beam (300, 400). The assembly (100, 200) comprises a pivoting mechanism (106, 107, 108, 109, 301, 302) for pivoting the lateral beam (300, 400) around a horizontal pivotal axis perpendicular to the transport direction, and the grippers (502) are rotatably movable for at least compensating a change of orientation of the work piece due to the pivoting of the lateral beam (300, 400).
Patent CA-2545979-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARTHOLOMAEUS JOHANNES
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a film-shaped administration form for surface administration of at least one active ingredient and/or foodstuff to a living thing. Said administration form comprises at least one layer containing an active ingredient and/or foodstuff, said layer being based on cross-linked hydrophilic polymers and containing 20 wt.-% glycerine as a softener, in relation to the total amount of cross-linked hydrophilic polymers.
Patent CA-2546545-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-uniform electric field chamber for cell fusion
Inventor: WALTERS RICHARD E
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for carrying out fusion of biological cells (10) and includes a base member (24) on which a conductive outer electrode (18) is supported and has an outer electrode radius (r2) and has an electrode height (19). A conductive inner electrode (20) is supported on the base member (24) and has an inner electrode radius (r1) and also has the electrode height (19).  The outer and inner electrodes (18,20) are spaced apart from each other by a gap which defines a fusion chamber (14). The inner electrode radius (r1), the outer electrode radius (r2), and the gap are selected in accordance with a predetermined range of selectable ratios (r1/r2) in a range from 0.7 to 0.9, wherein a selected gap is limited by the range of selectable ratios (r1/r2), and wherein a determined ratio (r1/r2) among the selectable ratios is based on the selected gap, such that compression between the biological cells (10) and permeability between cell membranes are maximized and temperature rise is minimized for providing cell fusion in the fusion chamber (14) .
Patent CA-2546709-A1 (CA)
Title: Amino substituted pyridinyl methanone compounds useful in treating kinase disorders
Inventor: CONNOLLY PETER J
IPC: C07D413/02
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: The present invention provides amino substituted pyridinyl methanone compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of synthesis thereof. The compounds, which are cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitors, can be used to treat or ameliorate CDK mediated disorders. The invention thus also provides the therapeutic or prophylactic use of the compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions to treat such disorders.
Patent CA-2548353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARSOUMIAN EDWARD LEON
IPC: A61K31/7034
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: The invention relates to glucopyranosyloxy-substituted aromates of general formula (I), wherein R1 to R6 and R7a, R7b, R7c are defined according to patent claim 1. The invention also relates to the tautomers, stereoisomers, mixtures and salts of said aromates, especially the physiologically compatible salts comprising inorganic or organic acids and having valuable pharmacological properties, especially an inhibiting effect on the sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT2. The invention further relates to the treatment of diseases, especially metabolic diseases such as diabetes, and to the production of said compounds.
Patent CA-2549507-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for estimation of personal characteristics from biometric measurements
Inventor: ROWE ROBERT K
IPC: A61B5/117
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for estimating a personal characteristic of an individual. A biometric data measurement is collected from the individual.  The personal characteristic is determined by applying an algorithmic relationship between biometric data measurements and values of the personal characteristic derived from application of a multivariate algorithm to previous measurements.
Patent CA-2550766-A1 (CA)
Title: Emergency conference calling system
Inventor: KALTSUKIS CALVIN
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: An apparatus for the location of an object of value, such as a vehicle, includes a cell phone disposed in the vehicle and under microprocessor (16) control. The cell phone (12) is adapted to call an owner on detection of an alarm condition (30) as well as to place a call to 911. The cell phone, according to a preferred embodiment, places the call to 911 under command by the owner and then establishes a three-way conference call between the owner (34) and a 911 dispatcher who answers the 911 call. Other methods of creating the conference call and of using the apparatus are disclosed including call transfer and call relay modes of operation. Other features, including GPS  coordinate acquisition and transmission, are described.
Patent CA-2553732-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN LAAR ABRAM EVERT
IPC: E01H1/10
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning diverse types of surface, such as public highways, pavements, squares and so on. The invention also relates to a vehicle for cleaning such surfaces. The invention further relates to a method for cleaning such surfaces.
Patent CA-2555524-A1 (CA)
Title: Measuring fluid flow to a suckling baby
Inventor: ROITMAN LIPA LEON
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A system for measuring fluid intake by a sucking baby. The system includes: a feeding pathway for fluid flow from the fluid source to the baby's mouth, wherein the feeding pathway has a first opening in communication with the fluid source and a second opening in communication with the baby's mouth; and an indicator pathway for indicating the amount of fluid provided to the baby's mouth through the feeding pathway, wherein the indicator pathway has a first opening in communication with the fluid source and a second opening in communication with the baby's mouth. The amount of fluid drawn into the indicator pathway is indicative of the amount of fluid drawn into the feeding pathway.
Patent CA-2557565-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEVENSON JAMES F
IPC: C08J9/06
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: An integrated noise suppression acoustic panel includes a back plate, a face plate, and a bulk foam absorber disposed between the back plate and the face plate. The bulk foam absorber is formed of a thermoset material, such as bismaleimide or phenolic, and is manufactured using a low pressure process. In particular, a foamable material is melted, and a blowing agent is mixed with the foamable material to obtain a mixture. The foam is formed and the mixture is cured by heating it to a temperature, and maintaining the mixture at the temperature for a time sufficient to cure the mixture.
Patent CA-2563932-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell
Inventor: SAWADA HIDEAKI
IPC: H01M4/90
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A fuel cell comprised of a proton conductive electrolyte film sandwiched between a pair of catalyst layers, wherein the catalyst layer of at least the cathode is comprised of a mixture including a catalyst ingredient, an electrolytic material, and a carbon material, the carbon material is comprised of a catalyst-carrying carbon material carrying the catalyst ingredient and a gas-diffusing carbon material not carrying the catalyst ingredient, and the catalyst-carrying carbon material has an amount of adsorption of water vapor at 25°C and a relative humidity of 90% of 50 ml/g or more.
Patent CA-2567617-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEGERREIS JAMES EDWARD
IPC: C10G29/04
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: The present invention is an adsorbent for removing sulfur from hydrocarbon streams. The adsorbent includes nickel particles distributed in a phase containing silica and alumina.
Patent CA-2571468-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEHN RANDOLPH F
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus having a handle assembly including a movable handle, which is movable through an actuation stroke. An elongated body extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The elongated body having a distal end adapted to releasably engage both articulating and non-articulating disposable loading unit types. An actuation shaft is supported at least in part within the handle assembly and is mounted for longitudinal movement in response to manipulation of the actuation handle. An actuation mechanism includes an articulation lever mounted adjacent the handle assembly and an articulation link. The articulation link has a proximal end operatively connected to the articulation lever and a distal end positioned adjacent the distal end of the elongated body. A sensing mechanism positioned within the elongated body and is operatively associated with the articulation mechanism. The sensing mechanism includes a sensing member for sensing the type of disposable loading unit engaged with the elongated body.
Patent CA-2571704-A1 (CA)
Title: Angular guide plate and system for fastening rails for rail vehicles
Inventor: VORDERBRUECK DIRK
IPC: E01B9/28
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an angled guide plate (4) and to a system for fixing rails for rail vehicles, said rails being provided with a contact surface (13), by means of which the angled guide plate (4) is attached to a solid foundation, in particular forming part of a system, in which a spring-loaded element (6) is supported on the angled guide plate (4) to apply the required retaining force to the rail (2). The inventive angled guide plate (4) permits the abrasive wear on the angled guide plate (4) or the foundation (3) that occurs in prior art to be minimised. To achieve this, at least some sections of the contact surface (13) are covered with an elastic layer (5).
Patent CA-2572009-A1 (CA)
Title: Scalable router-switch
Inventor: BESHAI MAGED E
IPC: H04Q3/545
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: A scalable router-switch is constructed from switch units each having consolidation means for data disassembling and reassembling. The switch units are arranged into switch modules and the switch units of each switch module are interconnected through a dual rotator to form a contention-free temporal mesh.
Patent CA-2573138-A1 (CA)
Title: Oxime derivative substituted hydroxyethylamine aspartyl protease inhibitors
Inventor: JOHN VARGHESE
IPC: C07D405/12
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds and methods of treating diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with amyloidosis. Amyloidosis refers to a colletion of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with abnormal deposition of A-beta protein.
Patent CA-2574014-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UIMARI PEKKA
IPC: C12Q1/48
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: Cette invention concerne le rôle du gène EXT2 humain dans des états métaboliques tels que le diabète non insulino-dépendant. Cette invention concerne des procédés et des kits de test utilisant des biomarqueurs associés au gène EXT2 pour diagnostiquer un tel état métabolique, pour prévenir les risques de diabète non insulino-dépendant et pour prédire l'évolution clinique d'un tel état métabolique. Cette invention concerne également de nouveaux procédés pour prévenir et traiter des maladies métaboliques basées sur le gène EXT2, des polypeptides et des voies associées au gène EXT2.
Patent CA-2576231-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAIDU RAGINA
IPC: C07D305/14
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A process is provided for the semi-synthesis of taxane intermediates useful in the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel, in particular, the semi-synthesis of protected taxane intermediate in a one pot reaction of protecting the C-7, 10 and attaching a side chain at C-13 position and subsequently deprotecting the group to form paclitaxel or docetaxel, and intermediates used therein.
Patent CA-2579586-A1 (CA)
Title: Installation for continuous fire refining of copper
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL
IPC: C22B15/14
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: There is provided a system for continuous fire refining of liquid copper. The system has an oxidation reactor with an input launder for receiving blister copper by continuous gravity feed to produce liquid oxidized copper. A reduction reactor is connected in series to the oxidation reactor, for removing the liquid oxidized copper from the oxidation reactor by continuous gravity feed and having an output launder for egress of liquid reduced copper from the reduction reactor. The oxidation reactor houses a packed bed of chemically neutral grains through which the received blister copper descends. The oxidation reactor provides at least one opening for the introduction of oxidants consisting of one of air and a mix of fuel and air into the oxidation reactor. The reduction reactor has a packed bed of reductants through which the oxidized copper that is received from the oxidation reactor descends. The system achieves the continuous fire refining of copper using gravity flow of liquid copper through two reactors in series. The system promotes a countercurrent exchange between descending liquid copper and air or a mix of fuel and air in the oxidation reactor.
Patent CA-2579596-A1 (CA)
Title: Preparation of oseltamivir phosphate (tamiflu(r)) and intermediates starting from d-glucose or d-xylose
Inventor: WOLF ECKHARDT C G
IPC: C07C233/52
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: Novel processes for the preparation of the anti-viral agent, Oseltamivir Phosphate and novel intermediates prepared in such processes. The novel processes use as starting materials D-glucose or D-xylose in the preparation of Oseltamivir Phosphate.
Patent CA-2582375-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-threat detection system
Inventor: SAGI-DOLEV ALYSIA M
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: A method and system for efficiently screening for dangerous threatening items are presented. The system includes an object unit designed to hold the object and a test unit including equipment for subjecting the object to a combination of two or more tests. There are sensors located in the object unit, wherein each of the sensors reads data resulting from testing the object and generates an output signal. A computation unit receives the output signal from each of the sensors and processes the output signals in parallel to determine a risk factor based on parameters resulting from the two or more tests. The parallel acquisition and processing of the output signals enhances accuracy. By testing a "batch" of objects at once, the system improves throughput.
Patent CA-2585681-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHAN TONY T
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A data analysis system for performing an analytic to obtain an analytic result in a computing device having memory including a data analyzer interface, at least one interlocking trees datastore within the associated memory, and at least one analytic application executed. The data analysis system of the invention also includes a plurality of interlocking trees datastores wherein the at least one interlocking trees datastore is selected from the plurality of interlocking trees datastores in accordance with the data analyzer interface. The system can include a plurality of data sources wherein the at least one interlocking trees datastore is created from a data source selected from the plurality of data sources in accordance with the data analyzer interface. The at least one interlocking trees datastore further can be a static interlocking trees datastore or a dynamic interlocking trees datastore.  The at least one interlocking trees datastore continuously records new data.
Patent CA-2587904-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMPSON STEPHEN
IPC: F16C33/58
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: A sealed bearing includes a first race having a circumferential outer surface with a first portion of a first diameter and a second portion of a reduced diameter. A second race is provided having an circumferential outer surface with a first portion of a first diameter and a second portion of a reduced diameter. Rolling elements are positioned between the first race and the second race. A race retention sleeve is provided which engages the second portion of the first race and the second portion of the second race.
Patent CA-2590663-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the manufacture of 1,2-dichloroethane
Inventor: BALTHASART DOMINIQUE
IPC: C07C19/045
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: Process for the manufacture of 1,2-dichloroethane starting with a hydrocarbon source according to which: a) the hydrocarbon source is subjected to a first cracking step, namely a pyrolysis step performed in a cracking oven, thus producing a mixture of cracking products; b) the said mixture of cracking products is subjected to a succession of treatment steps ending with a drying step which makes it possible to obtain a mixture of products containing ethylene and other constituents; c) the said mixture of products containing ethylene derived from step b) is separated into at least one fraction containing ethylene and into a heavy fraction; d) the fraction(s) containing the ethylene is (are) conveyed to a chlorination reactor and/or to an oxychlorination reactor, in which reactors most of the ethylene present is converted to 1,2-dichloroethane; e) the 1,2-dichloroethane obtained is separated from the streams of products derived from the chlorination and oxychlorination reactors; the process being characterized in that a step for hydrogenating the acetylene is carried out upstream of the drying step ending the succession of treatment steps constituting step b) and/or on at least one of the fractions containing ethylene after separation during step c).
Patent CA-2591053-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAO HUI
IPC: C07D405/06
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: Disclosed are pyrimidinone compounds having formula (I), a preparation and use thereof. The compounds are inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase, and therefore have antivirus activities and are useful for preventing and treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, senile dementia, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and tumors, and enhancing immune functions in a subject, and especially useful for treating diseases associated with hyperlipaemia.
Patent CA-2591339-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GORDON GRAHAM
IPC: E05F1/16
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: An automatic door closer for a sliding door. The closer mechanism includes a base mounted onto one of a sliding door and a door frame, a spring-biased block and tackle mechanism mounted within the base and a cable that is connected to the other of the sliding door and door frame. The closer includes a selectively activated locking mechanism that engages the cable and prevents its movement into or out of the base, thereby preventing the closer from automatically shutting the door.
Patent CA-2591691-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOLGIN BENJAMIN
IPC: E21B47/02
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A Centralizer based Survey and Navigation (CSN) device designed to provide borehole or passageway position information. The CSN device can include one or more displacement sensors, centralizers, an odometry sensor, a borehole initialization system, and navigation algorithm implementing processor(s).  Also, methods of using the CSN device for in-hole survey and navigation.
Patent CA-2591799-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile wireless communications device having dual antenna system for cellular and wifi
Inventor: MAN YING TONG
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device includes a housing and circuit board carried by the housing. Radio Frequency (RF) circuitry is mounted on the circuit board. A first antenna is supported by the circuit board within the housing and operatively connected to the RF circuitry and configured for cellular phone communications. A second antenna is supported by the circuit board within the housing and operatively connected to the RF circuitry and configured for WiFi communications. The second antenna comprises an inverted-F or monopole antenna having an opening gap that is pointed away from the first antenna.
Patent CA-2594033-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHENOI RAMESH B
IPC: F04C27/02
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A first head of a liquid ring pump has an inlet, an outlet, a shaft receiving aperture extending there through, and an internal end. The internal end includes a boss with a side wall.  The boss is received by a pump body. An interstage manifold is removeably coupled to the pump without being integral with or connected to the pump body. An o-ring can be located between a side wall of the boss and an internal side wall of the body.