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Patent CA-2530008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOSHINAGA NAOKI
IPC: B21B1/38
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: There is provided a high-strength hot-rolled steel sheet excellent in shape fixability having ferrite or bainite as the phase of the largest volume percentage, satisfying all of the following at least at 1/2 sheet thickness: a mean value of X-ray random intensity ratio in the orientation component group of {100}<011> to {223}<110>  to X-ray random diffraction intensity ratio of at least 2.5; a mean value of X-ray random intensity ratio in the three crystal orientation components of {554}<225>, {111}<112>, and {111}<110> to X-ray random diffraction intensity ratio of 3.5 or less; an X-ray intensity ratio to X-ray random diffraction intensity ratio at {100}<011> of at least the X-ray random intensity to X-ray random diffraction intensity ratio at {211}<O11>; and an x-ray random intensity ratio to x-ray random intensity ratio diffraction intensity ratio at {100}<011> of at least 2.5, having at least one of an r-value of the rolling direction and an r-value of a direction perpendicular to the rolling direction of not more than 0.7, having an anisotropy .DELTA.uE1 of uniform elongation of not more than 4%, having an anisotropy .DELTA.LE1 of local elongation of at least 2%, and having an .DELTA.uE1 of not more than the .DELTA.LE1. There is also provided a method of procuring a high-strength hot-rolled steel sheet.
Patent CA-2531523-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLELLO GARY M
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A system for individual stack control (200) in a flowing electrolyte battery (100) comprising a stack controller (200) for operable interconnection with at least one of plurality of battery cell stacks (104) in a flowing electrolyte battery (100), a sensor (400) for providing information regarding an operating condition of the at least one stack (104) and a control input from the stack controller (200) for individually controlling changing condition in the at least one stack (104) based at least in part on the operating condition.
Patent CA-2537732-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROGER W
IPC: C09D5/29
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: Opaque glitter particles that are uniform in size and shape are disclosed th at have an optically variable color with a change in angle of incident light. The glitter particl es have an organic substrate and an optical interference structure on one or both sides of the organic substrate. The optical interference design can be a Fabry-Perot structure or can be an optically variable ink.
Patent CA-2537917-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAROLAN LOCKIE
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et une méthode de traitement de carte de paiement.
Patent CA-2538578-A1 (CA)
Title: Methodes et dispositif de conversion d'energie de commande de pas
Inventor: WILKINSON ANDREW SCOTT
IPC: H02K7/14
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: Une méthode dalimentation dun système dentraînement dun moteur de pas (400) pour au moins un moteur de pas à c.c. (410) dune éolienne (100) comprend le redressement dune tension à laide dun circuit en pont (402) pour ainsi alimenter une tension de liaison c.c. à un pont (404) qui comprend des dispositifs de commutation actifs (406), et lutilisation dau moins un condensateur de circuit (408) pour aplanir la tension de liaison à c.c. et agir comme un dissipateur et une source dénergie pour le moteur de pas à c.c. ou des moteurs (410).
Patent CA-2539206-A1 (CA)
Title: Height-adjustable work chair
Inventor: VAN AMERONGEN GASTON LIONEL
IPC: A47C1/0355
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: Work chair, comprising a seat, supported in a height-adjustable manner by a column on a foot, and an adjustable backrest, the seat, at least in part, having a substantially horizontal position, and the backrest promoting an upright position of the user's back, characterized in that the column (3) is composed of three parts (4, 5, 6) and as a result provides a two-stage adjustability for the seat height, in that the seat is divided into two parts (7, 8), in such a manner that a rear section (7) is fixed and always retains the substantially horizontal position, while a front section (8) is hinged with respect to the rear section, and in that the front section (8) is secured to the column (3) in a hinged manner (11) by a rod (9) secured to it in a hinged manner (10). The chair can be dimensioned in such a way that it allows an ergonomic working position to be adopted by virtually all users, irrespective of their corporal size, with the possibility of increasing the size of the workstation.
Patent CA-2541013-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved baffle design for a gas-fired unit heater
Inventor: STRANDE MICHAEL D
IPC: F24H9/18
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: A gas-fired unit heater (10) is provided and includes a burner (20), a heat exchanger tube (18) located to receive a flow of the combustion products from the burner (20), the tube (18) including at least one linear tube run (30) extending along a longitudinal axis (18), and a corrugated baffle (40) received in the tube run (30).
Patent CA-2542030-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable golf swing practice device having a separable cord shield incorporated therein
Inventor: ARSENAULT LOUIS
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: The golf swing practice device has a floor pad; a hollow tee extending upward from a surface of the floor pad, a ball resting on an end of the tee; and an elastic cord attached to the ball and to the floor pad and extending through the tee. The golf swing practice device also has a socket on a lower end of the tee and a bulge on a surface of the pad. The bulge has a forward-facing slot enclosing the strike side of the elastic cord. The socket on the tee encloses the bulge. The socket and the bulge have complementary spherical shapes that are easily but fitly mounted over and into one another. In other aspects of the invention, the floor pad has a ramp on a strike side of the bulge, and a semicircular groove in its surface, on a forward side of the bulge.
Patent CA-2543137-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHACKLETON HAZEL
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A natural language parser (10) creates parsed commands or output (17) for an external system (60) from user commands (18) entered on a user interface (50).  The parser (10) utilizes symbols (80) arranged in an object-oriented hierarchical manner, and a grammar information and state table (25, 25) to constrain language inputs so that they conform to requirements of the external system (60). The parser (10) provides feedback to the user via the user interface (50) to assist in the formation of valid output (17) to the external system (60) and reduce the complexity for the user. The parser (10) may be applied to the field of control systems in general, as well as a flight control system for an aircraft.
Patent CA-2543923-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAUM WOLFGANG
IPC: A61N2/02
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, systems and methods for treating a subject's body, body part, tissue, body fluid cells, pathogens, or other undesirable matter involving the administration of a targeted thermotherapy that comprises a bioprobe (energy susceptive materials that are attached to a target-specific ligand). Such targeted therapy methods can be combined with at least one other therapy technique. Other therapies include hyperthermia, direct antibody therapy, radiation, chemo- or pharmaceutical therapy, photodynamic therapy, surgical or interventional therapy, bone marrow or stem cell transplantation, and medical imaging, such as MRI, PET, SPECT, and bioimpedance. The disclosed therapies may be useful in the treatment of a variety of indications, including, but not limited to, cancer of any type, such as bone marrow, lung, vascular, neuro, colon, ovarian, breast and prostate cancer, epitheleoid sarcomas, AIDS, adverse angiogenesis, restenosis, amyloidosis, tuberculosis, cardiovascular plaque, vascular plaque, obesity, malaria, and illnesses due to viruses, such as HIV.
Patent CA-2544256-A1 (CA)
Title: Alkylene carbonates as water glass cure accelerants
Inventor: CLEMENTS JOHN H
IPC: C04B28/26
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: Provided herein are catalysts useful in the curing of cementitious mixtures, which catalysts comprise one or more alkylene carbonates in combination with glycerin carbonate. Through use of a catalyst according to the present invention, cementitious mixtures containing sodium silicate may be cured at low temperatures because the catalysts of the invention function well at low temperatures, even though they contain ethylene carbonate, a material whose melting point of 36~C otherwise precludes its use as a cure accelerant for silicates. Figure 1 is a graphical representation of the results shown in Table II.
Patent CA-2544538-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for reducing drag on unpowered vehicles
Inventor: SKOPIC JOSEPH
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus with flexible attachments for reducing drag on a vehicle having a generally planar rear surface. The use of flexible vane attachments allows the rear doors of the trailer to fully open and close effortlessly. The apparatus includes a pair of vanes, each vane having a leading edge and a trailing edge. A first flexible attachment member connects an upper end of each vane's leading edge to a side of said vehicle, while a second flexible attachment member connects a lower end of each leading edge to the vehicle side. At least one third flexible attachment member connects the trailing edge of each vane to the rear surface of the vehicle. Other additional cables may be needed for additional vane support depending on vane length and profile. The vanes redirect air flowing along the sides of the vehicle into a volume of low pressure air behind said rear surface.
Patent CA-2544649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALTER MAGNUS WILHELM
IPC: A61P25/22
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) are inhibitors of the reuptake of norepinephrine. As such, they may be useful for the treatment of disorders of the central and/or peripheral nervous system.
Patent CA-2545261-A1 (CA)
Title: Piperidine-substituted indoles- or heteroderivatives thereof
Inventor: ANDERSKEWITZ RALF
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: Accordingly, one object of the present invention are novel piperidine-substituted indoles- or heteroderivatives thereof of the formula (1) wherein R1, R5, R6, A, B, D-E, X-W-V, Y, i, j, n and m are defined as below. Another object of the present invention is to provide agonists or antagonists of CCR-3, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, more particularly to provide pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of the compounds of the present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent CA-2545458-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANNING MARK G
IPC: A61K9/19
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: A dry powder composition comprises recombinant human alpha 1- antitrypsin (rAAAT).
Patent CA-2547689-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for recovering polyhydroxyalkanoates ("phas") from cellular biomass
Inventor: MANTELATTO PAULO EDUARDO
IPC: C08G63/06
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A process for recovering polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from cellular biomass of bacteria, said biomass being obtained by fermentation and in the form of a cellular biomass slurry in aqueous suspension, comprising the steps of:  submitting the slurry to operations of injection of PHA solvent, agitation and heating, in order to form a suspension comprising PHA solvent with the dissolved PHA, water and insoluble residues; recuperating the solvent enriched with PHA; rapidly cooling the solution of PHA solvent to precipitate the dissolved PHA; micro-filtrating the suspension of PHA precipitated in the solvent, in order to separate a paste concentrated with precipitated PHA;  washing with water, heating and agitating the concentrated PHA paste, to promote evaporation of the solvent and to obtain a suspension containing PHA  granules; agitating and shearing the PHA granules and depleting the residual solvent; and separating the purified PHA particles from the suspension.
Patent CA-2549505-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIEDMAN DORON
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: The invention relates to stable oleaginous cosmetic or therapeutic foam compositions containing certain active agents, having unique therapeutic properties and methods of treatment using such compositions. The foamable composition includes at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of: a hydrophobic solvent, a silicone oil, an emollient, a co-solvent, and mixtures thereof, wherein the solvent is present at a concentration of about 70% to about 96.5% by weight of the total composition, at least a non-ionic surface-active agent at a concentration of about 0.1 % to less than about 10%  by weight of the total composition; at least one gelling agent at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the total composition; a therapeutically effective amount of at least one active agent; and at least one liquefied or compressed gas propellant, at a concentration of about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition.
Patent CA-2549600-A1 (CA)
Title: Ceramic abradable material with alumina dopant
Inventor: NICOLL ANDREW
IPC: C04B35/49
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: The invention provides an abradable ceramic seal material comprising yttria (Y2G3) stabilized zirconia (Zr Q2) doped with alumina (Al2O3). Furthermore, the invention provides a gas turbine system, comprising at feast one turbine blade; an abrasive tip affixed on a top surface of the at least one turbine blade; a shroud housing the at least one turbine blade; and an abradable seal deposited between the at least one turbine blade and the shroud, wherein the abradable seal includes yttria stabilized zirconia that is doped with 0.5 to 1 wt. % of alumina. In addition, the invention provides a method of forming a powder for abradable coatings.
Patent CA-2550195-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for managing network lists in a wireless user equipment (ue) device
Inventor: BUCKLEY ADRIAN
IPC: H04W48/16
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A system and method for managing network lists in a wireless device. In one exemplary embodiment, the wireless device is operable to scan in a network environment for discovering at least one network. Depending upon geographic region information determined from the discovered network's identity information, a logic structure in the wireless device is operable to download only those network list data entries relevant to the geographic region information from a removable storage module (RSM) coupled to the wireless device.
Patent CA-2550311-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and methodology for improved mixing of liquids and solids
Inventor: KAPILA MUKESH
IPC: D21B1/00
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: An eductor for mixing liquids and solid particles includes a nozzle, an initial mixing chamber, a first diffuser, an intermediate mixing chamber and a second diffuser. The nozzle includes a semicircular nozzle outlet that is offset from a centrally-located frst axis. Motive flow is accelerated throug h the nozzle through a first and second acceleration segment. Solid particles are added to the motive flow in the initial mixing chamber and directed to t he first diffuser. Each diffuser includes an acceleration and a deceleration segment separated by an elliptically-shaped throat. The intermediate mixing chamber is located between the first and second diffusers. A method for mixi ng liquids and solids includes introducing a motive flow finto an initial mixin g chamber, creating a vacuum in the initial mixing chamber to induce solids ir to the motive fluid, providing a region of turbulence to enhance mixing of the motive flow and solid particles, and diffusing the motive flow to further increase boundary flow separation conducive to mixing.
Patent CA-2551106-A1 (CA)
Title: Lubricious, biocompatible coatings for medical devices
Inventor: LOWERY MICHAEL D
IPC: B05D3/00
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A lubricous coating composition and methods for using same are provided.  Specifically, a composition suitable for providing hydrophobic polymer surfaces with lubricious coatings is described wherein a polyolefin surface is reiteratively treated with hydrophilic polymer solutions and cross-linking solutions. Methods for reiterative coating polymer surfaces are also provided including methods wherein the hydrophobic polymer surface is pretreated using plasma energy.
Patent CA-2554836-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBINSON TIMOTHY H
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to systems and techniques for assessing a risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmia in a patient by measuring one or more biochemical markers that reflect the health of a patient. Typically, the patient submits a sample, such as a blood sample, which is tested for one or more biomarkers. Based upon the results of the tests, the patient's risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmia may be assessed. When the patient is found to be at risk, the patient may receive an implantable medical device or drug therapy to address the risk.
Patent CA-2554858-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of holding a putter and putting a golf ball
Inventor: GOLD THOMAS ROBERT
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: Method of putting a golf ball using a putter having a club head of any legal configuration, and a shaft of sufficient length that its end can be held by the golfer against, or pressed into, the armpit or the area at the front of the shoulder, which area includes the pectoralis minor muscle (collectively "point of contact") on the target side of the player's body. The actual length of the shaft will be determined by the distance between the point of contact and the ground when the player has assumed a stance of his choosing. The target side arm is substantially fully extended, and the shaft rests against or is directly adjacent to that arm. The target side hand grasps the club with the target side arm at substantially full extension. The other hand can grasp the grip or the shaft, or rest on or grip the target side hand or arm, at any point and in any fashion.
Patent CA-2557460-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAPPER PAUL
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A cable entry device for providing sealing in a space between a cable and a surrounding material. The cable entry comprises a covering, and a first and a second sealing member for receiving said material therebetween. The first sealing member provides a biasing force on the covering when inserted into a hole of the material, wherein the second sealing member is urged towards a surface of said material.
Patent CA-2557484-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHAO WEN
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A cellular communications system may include at least one base station and at least one mobile cellular communications device. More particularly, the at least one mobile cellular communications device may include a controller, at least one user input device connected to the controller, and a wireless transceiver cooperating with the controller for attempting to establish a wireless communications link with at least one base station, and if the wireless communications link cannot be established, then continuing to attempt to establish the wireless communications link at a first attempt rate.  Moreover, if a user provides a request to access the at least one base station via the at least one user input device, then the controller may continue to attempt to establish the wireless communications link based upon a second attempt rate greater than the first attempt rate.
Patent CA-2562328-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUBURIC FRANO
IPC: B65D43/22
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A cover for a container, in accordance with one embodiment that allows quick and easy access to products within the container. The cover for a container includes a pivot score line transversing the cover thereby forming a front cover portion and a back cover portion. The pivot score line pivotally connects the front cover portion and the back cover portion. The cover also includes a fastening device. The fastening device includes a first fastening component mounted on the front cover portion and a second fastening component mounted on the back cover portion. The first fastening component engages the second fastening component upon pivoting the cover at the pivot score line. Using the present embodiment, products may be repeatedly dispensed from a container quickly and easily.
Patent CA-2563367-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel compositions and methods in cancer
Inventor: MORRIS DAVID W
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2005-05-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sequences for use in detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancers, especially lymphomas. The invention provides cancer ~associated (CA) polynucleotide sequences whose expression is associated with cancer. The present invention provides CA polypeptides associated with cancer that presents novel therapeutic targets against cancer.  The present invention further provides diagnostic compositions and methods for the detection of cancer. The present invention provides monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies specific for the CA polypeptides. The present invention also provides diagnostic tools and therapeutic compositions and methods for screening prevention and treatment of cancer.
Patent CA-2565163-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptive beacon period in a distributed network
Inventor: SALOKANNEL JUHA
IPC: H04J3/00
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: Multiple nodes communicate using repeating patterns of superframes, where each of the superframes includes a beacon period. A beacon slot in a first Media Access Slot (MAS) is reserved by the plurality of nodes. This reserved slot occurs in the beginning of the beacon period and is used for communicating information relating to the superframe configuration. This information may involve adjustments to the number of MASs reserved for beaconing.
Patent CA-2566150-A1 (CA)
Title: Distributed driver system for a locomotive or an off-highway vehicle
Inventor: ROSE GERALD D
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: A system for use with a locomotive or an off-highway vehicle (OHV) processor controlling an auxiliary device. A driver selectively energizes the auxiliary device. A driver switch for selectively activates the driver. A driver controller area network (CAN) microcontroller controls the driver switch. A  panel switch selectively supplies power to the driver CAN microcontroller and the driver switch. A power distribution system connects the driver CAN  microcontroller and the driver switch to the panel switch. A panel CAN  microcontroller responsive to the processor controls the panel switch.
Patent CA-2567414-A1 (CA)
Title: Adhesive containing block copolymers
Inventor: HE QIWEI
IPC: C09J153/02
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions containing a polystyrene-polyisoprene/polybutadiene-polystyrene block copolymer and its use in the manufacture of disposable absorbent articles. The adhesive comprises a thermoplastic polystyrene-polyisoprene/polybutadiene-polystyrene block copolymer having a styrene content of at least 25 wt % and a diblock percentage of less than 30 %, a second thermoplastic block copolymer and a tackifier.
Patent CA-2568884-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DILLING PEER
IPC: B41F27/14
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A printing cylinder for a rotary web press to which at least one printing form is attached and a method for operating a rotary web press is disclosed. The printing cylinder is built up of at least one cylinder core and an adapter sleeve installed thereon, wherein the adapter sleeve is configured in such a way that either printing forms in the shape of sleeves or printing plates can be attached thereto before the printing process, depending on the size of the print run.
Patent CA-2568955-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAGE PAT
IPC: C10G1/04
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A surfactant for separating bitumen from sand includes an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide contacted with low rank coal and additional fresh hydrogen peroxide.  The low rank coal is preferably lignite. The surfactant may be used to clean bitumen, heavy oil and/or tar from sand, shale or clay at low concentrations and with mild agitation.