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Patent CA-2577723-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RATH HANS-JOACHIM
IPC: G01N29/26
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: The present invention pertains to a device for ultrasonic inspection of a weld seam of a longitudinally welded pipe for longitudinal defects with an inspection unit, which is relatively displaceable on a pipe surface on at least one side of the weld seam. The device also has two inspection heads in a tandem and spatially-variable arrangement, such that they can be positioned relative to the pipe surface to correspond to an intended acoustic irradiation angle independent of the diameter of the pipe. According to the invention, one inspection head acts as a transmitter and the other inspection head acts as a receiver. The device also has a pick-up connected to each of the two inspection heads, a coupling means connection connected to each pick-up, and a replaceable connecting element connected each pick-up via the coupling means connection.
Patent CA-2578705-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRAN PHAT
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating synchronization of a mobile station with a radio network in a GSM/EDGE-compatible, cellular communication system. The FCCH is monitored to obtain positional and frequency offset information. Once obtained, the information is used to obtain SCH burst information broadcast upon an SCH. Monitoring of the FCCH continues while the SCH burst information is detected and decoded. If additional FCCH control information is detected that has an associated quality metric value that is better than the quality metric value associated with earlier FCCH, control information, the newly-received information is used to detect the SCH burst information, absent successful decoding of the SCH burst information.
Patent CA-2579183-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid collection and testing device
Inventor: HUDAK ANDREW T
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A fluid collection and testing device (10) includes a collection vial (14) having a bottom (16) and an open top (18) along with an expresser (22) sized for insertion into the vial open end. The expresser (22) includes a ribbed base (26) enabling fluid to pass therethrough and a support member (30) holds the expresser (22) within the collection vial (14) with the ribbed base (26) in a spaced apart relationship with the vial bottom. A fluid collector (48) includes an absorbent member (52) capturing a fluid and the absorbent member (52) is sized for insertion into the expresser (22) and is compressible against the ribbed base (26) for releasing captured fluid through the ribbed base (26) and into the vial bottom. A catch mechanism (72) is provided for latching the fluid collector (48) to the expresser (22) after insertion into the expresser (22) for enabling simultaneous removal of the expresser (22) and the fluid collector from the collection vial (14) .
Patent CA-2582301-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLICKHAN BRYAN J
IPC: A61M1/02
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for collecting blood samples in vacuum sample tubes are disclosed. The samples, including the initial blood sample, are substantially free of excess air. Disclosed is also a biological fluid sampling system (18) comprising: a plastic container (42) including an interior chamber (54); a sample access site (68) external to and spaced from said container by y preselected distance; an internal flow path (43) communicating with said access site and extending substantially into said interior chamber, said internal flow path providing the only path for blood flow into and from said chamber.
Patent CA-2583818-A1 (CA)
Title: Suture packaging
Inventor: KIRSCH DAVID
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: A package for surgical suture material includes a base member and a cover member, wherein the cover member is configured to be placed adjacent to the base member to form the package for the surgical suture material. The base member includes an outer wall extending from an outer circumference thereof. The outer wall has a predetermined height such that it engages the cover member when the cover member is placed adjacent the base member.  Partition structure extends from a bottom surface of the cover member and defines at least one suture retaining area. A plurality of protrusions are positioned adjacent the outer wall for maintaining surgical suture material a predetermined distance toward a center portion of the package.
Patent CA-2585236-A1 (CA)
Title: Dye-based ink
Inventor: MOFFATT JOHN R
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: A dye-based ink includes a dye and a solvent. The dye-based ink has a high print quality on plain paper. The dye-based ink may have a print quality similar to pigment-based inks. This may be particularly relevant for black inks.
Patent CA-2586329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KATZ JOSEPH
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 1996-02-02
Abstract: An optical scanning system for reading indicia of differing light reflectivity comprises an optical scan module and peripheral module. The optical scan module has a light emitter for generating and emitting light onto the indicia. The peripheral module is housed separate and apart from the optical scan module. The peripheral module has at least one light detector for detecting the reflection of light from the indicia.
Patent CA-2586626-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARK KIHO
IPC: B21D47/00
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a curved honeycomb structure. The curved honeycomb structure is easily produced by placing respective flat plates composed of metallic or plastic material between moulds of a press machine or vacuum molding machine for forming a curved shape, forming honeycomb-shaped hexagonal cell pillars to protrude from a surface of each curved plate, followed by engaging the hexagonal cell pillars of the upper and lower plates with each other, and bonding them to each other. During forming the honeycomb structure, the hexagonal cells are not crushed or extended, and the strength of the honeycomb structure is substantially the same as that of the flat plate. In addition, the curved plate can have various shapes, and the pro¬ ductivity can be enhanced without increased material consumption.
Patent CA-2586934-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved carrier formulation
Inventor: HAUSMANNS STEPHAN
IPC: A23L33/20
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: The invention relates to dry flavoring formulations containing an extract that is provided on a carrier substance, especially an extract provided on trehalose and/or isomaltulose as a carrier substance. Also disclosed are methods for producing said dry flavoring formulations and uses thereof.
Patent CA-2587808-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAKOS GREGORY J
IPC: A61B1/04
Filed: 2007-05-07
Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for performing translumenal (e.g., transoral and transanal) procedures. In general, the methods and devices utilize a trocar assembly or trocar end cap that can facilitate insertion of an endoscope through tissue. In one embodiment, a flexible trocar assembly is provided and includes an obturator having an inner lumen formed therethrough for receiving an endoscope therein, and a distal end that is adapted to facilitate insertion of the endoscope through tissue and that is adapted to facilitate viewing therethrough.  The trocar assembly can also include a trocar sleeve that is disposable over the obturator. In use, once the trocar assembly is inserted through tissue, the trocar sleeve can function as a placeholder, allowing the endoscope and obturator to be removed. The endoscope can then be removed from within the obturator and reinserted through the trocar sleeve for use in performing various other procedures. In other embodiments, rather than using a trocar that houses the endoscope, an end cap can be removably disposed over a distal end of the endoscope. The present invention also provides methods and devices for shielding an endoscope during insertion through a body lumen, and in particular for preventing contact between the endoscope (or trocar sleeve) and the body lumen, thus preventing bacteria from being carried into a body cavity.
Patent CA-2589581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLISON JASON JAMES
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A system and method for operating a customer loyalty program comprising a computer system (10) accessible on-line by various institutions participating in the customer loyalty program. The computer system (10) includes a data-processing facility (12) for processing inter alia, information relating to participating customers and their loyalty accounts, and information relating to participating institutions. The computer system (10) further comprises a storage facility (14) for storing a database of participating customers' information, as well as other relevant information. The system (10) also includes a facility (18) for managing the transfer of relevant information from participating customers and institutions, and for managing the maintenance of the database information stored in the storage facility (14), including the application of discounted rates of interest to selected financial instruments. The system and method of the invention typically envisages two types of participating institutions, a financial institution shown as lender (30) and a retail institution shown as merchant (40).
Patent CA-2592020-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for producing aerated confectionery masses
Inventor: PEARSON STEPHEN MALCOLM
IPC: A23G9/20
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: For producing an aerated confectionery mass, a raw confectionery mass is fed at a feed rate from a supply (10, 12) to an aeration unit (18) for introducing gas into the confectionery mass and wherein the aerated confectionery mass is fed to a production line (32) for the production of confectionery or tablets. The feed rate of the raw confectionery mass is controlled such that it corresponds to the demand of the production line (32), the amount of introduced gas is controlled in response to the feed rate of the confectionery mass so that the aeration level of the confectionery mass remains substantially constant and the temperature of the aeration mass within the aeration unit (18) is controlled such that it remains substantially constant and independent from the feed rate. The aeration unit (18) may include a rotor for stirring and kneading the confectionery mass containing the introduced gas, the rotational speed of the rotor being controlled such that it is enhanced for higher feed rates and reduced for lower feed rates in order to produce gas bubbles of approximately the same size independent from the feed rate. In order to keep the bubble size small during the depositing step, the depositing is realized via a pressurized manifold containing multiple nozzles.
Patent CA-2593892-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAAS EDWIN
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: The invention proposes a universal housing (1) for a plug-type connector (2) having a high leakproofness rating. The universal housing (1) has a base shell (4) and a cover shell (19) which is placed onto the base shell (4). The plug-type connector (2) comprises a plug part (22) and a socket part (8), the socket part (8) being associated with the base shell (4) or the cover shell (19), and the plug part (22) being associated with the respective other shell (4, 19). In each case one adapter (9, 23), whose outer contour (12, 26) is matched to the inner contour (13, 27) of the base shell (4) or the cover shell (19), and whose inner contour (10, 24) is designed to be complementary to the outer contour (11, 25) of the socket part (8) or plug part (22), is inserted into the base shell (4) and into the cover shell (19). Owing to a modification of the adapter (9, 23), the universal housing (1) can therefore be matched to various plug-type connectors (2) and seals them safely.
Patent CA-2594918-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMS CAMELLIA W
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: The invention concerns anti-DR5 antibodies with improved properties, compositions comprising such antibodies, methods and means for making such antibodies, and their therapeutic use, in particular in the treatment of cancer.
Patent CA-2595164-A1 (CA)
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody which recognizes an epitope consisting of Ser-Ile-A1-A2-A3-A4-Ser(PO3H2)-Pro-Gln-Leu-Ala-Thr-Leu-Ala-A5, and does not bind to an epitope consisting of Ser-Ile-A1-A2-A3-A4-Ser-Pro-Gln-Leu-Ala-Thr-Leu-Ala-A5, wherein A1 is Asp or Asn, A2 is Met or Leu, A3 is Val or Leu, A4 is Asp or Glu and A5 is Asp or Glu, a hybridoma producing the antibody, a kit comprising the antibody, and a method for diagnosis of a neurological disorder.
Patent CA-2596829-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TACHDJIAN CATHERINE
IPC: A23L27/30
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: The inventions disclosed herein relate to non-naturally occurring amide compounds that are capable, when contacted with comestible food or drinks or pharmaceutical compositions at concentrations preferably on the order of about 100 ppm or lower, of serving as savory ("umami") or sweet taste modifiers, savory or sweet flavoring agents and savory or sweet flavor enhancers, for use in foods, beverages, and other comestible or orally administered medicinal products or compositions, optionally in the presence of or in mixtures with conventional flavoring agents such as monosodium glutamate or known natural and artificial sweeteners.
Patent CA-2598245-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for managing trial service subscriptions for a mobile communications device
Inventor: CHIN JIA-LIN
IPC: H04L12/14
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: A method and system for managing trial service subscriptions for a user of a mobile communications device in a communications network. The system and method provide the capability to allocate one or more trial services to the mobile communications device of a new user. A new user includes a subscriber having an active billing identifier and an identification record (e.g. a SIM) that was created within a grace period, or a subscriber that is currently deactivated but has a SIM record that is created within a grace period. A new user can also include a subscriber changing to a new mobile communications device and registering within a grace period.
Patent CA-2598805-A1 (CA)
Title: Sperm cell separation methods and compositions
Inventor: OKSENBERG DAVID A
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: The present invention provides an aptamer that binds to a target molecule on the surface of a mammalian sperm cell and a method for producing the aptamers.  The method comprises contacting a collection of different nucleic acid molecules with the target molecule under conditions favorable for binding between at least one of the nucleic acid molecules and the target molecule, to form at least one complex comprising the nucleic acid molecule bound to the target molecule, wherein each of the nucleic acid molecules comprises at least one segment of randomized nucleotide sequences. The complexes are then separated from the unbound nucleic acid molecules and unbound target molecules, and the bound nucleic acid molecule is recovered from the separated complex. The aptamers are used to separate sperm cells based upon sperm cell qualities, such as whether the cells contain X chromosomes or Y chromosomes.
Patent CA-2600642-A1 (CA)
Title: Knowledge management system for asset managers
Inventor: BYRNE ROGER
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A knowledge management system is provided to assist asset owners, managers and operators in the management of assets. The knowledge management system includes a database for storing a plurality of manuals, each manual including world's best practice guidelines with regard to an aspect of an asset life cycle; a performance analysis tool for benchmarking an organisation's performance with regard to each aspect of the asset life cycle to identify areas for improvement; and, a benefit assessment component to assist the organisation in determining which improvements have potential to deliver the greatest benefits. The knowledge management system enables the best practice guidelines to be tailored to suit particular organisations and/or asset types.
Patent CA-2602382-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BORLESKE ANDREW J
IPC: H04B7/00
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A dynamic self-configuring system for collecting metering data comprises a collector meter (116). The collector transmits instructions to the level one meters to scan for meters that are operable to directly communicate with the level one meters. The collector registers meters that respond as level two meters. A qualification threshold used in the registration process is adjustable.
Patent CA-2602616-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for enriching memories and enhancing emotions around specific personal events in the form of images, illustrations, audio, video and/or data
Inventor: WIER HENRY WINSTON III
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: A system and method for enriching memories and enhancing emotions about a specific personal event is disclosed. The system allows an easy to use enrichment of memories in te.pi.ns of emotions and feelings around personal events such as vacations, promotions, sports, celebrations, etc. in form of still images, illustrations, templates, audio, video, and/or data. The invention is a rum-key system that combines broadly available hardware, industrial design, software, proprietary content, user-friendly user interface, distribution, and services tailored towards emotional personal events.
Patent CA-2610994-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical devices and related methods
Inventor: SCHEWE SCOTT
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A medical system (100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 700; 800) including an elongate member (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602; 710; 810) and an elongate element associated with the elongate member so that a shape of the elongate member (102; 202; 302; 402; 502; 602; 710; 810) can be altered upon applying energy to the element.
Patent CA-2612719-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REID TED W
IPC: A01N55/00
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: Biocidal formulations that include a selenium compound selected from the group consisting of RSeH, RSeR, RseR', RSeSeR, RseSeR', and RseX, wherein each of R and R' is an aliphatic or phenolic residue, and wherein X is a protecting group selected from the group consisting of a halogen, an imide, a cyanide, an azide, a phosphate, a sulfate, a nitrate, a carbonate, selenium dioxide, and combinations thereof, are provided. The selenium compounds may be disposed in a mixture or solution or deposited on a surface and non- covalently attached thereto, or the selenium compounds may be present in a suspension and maintained therein through non-covalent interactions. Methods for preventing growth of a species of interest on an object or in a composition are also provided.
Patent CA-2614144-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IGARASHI NOBUHIRO
IPC: G02F1/035
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: An optical modulator is provided with a light guide (3) formed on a substrate (1) having electro-optical effects; a traveling wave electrode (4), which is formed on a side of one plane of the substrate (1), and is composed of a center conductor (4a) for a high frequency electric signal for applying a high frequency electric signal which modulates light, and grounding conductors (4b, 4c); and a bias electrode composed of center conductors (22a, 23a) for applying a bias voltage to light, and grounding conductors (22b, 22c, 23b, 23c). The light guide (3) is provided with a high frequency electric signal interacting section (20) for modulating the phase of light by applying a high frequency electric signal to the traveling wave electrode (4); and bias interacting sections (19, 21) for adjusting the phase of light by applying the bias voltage to the bias electrode. The bias interacting sections (19, 21) are provided to sandwich the high frequency electric signal interacting section (20) in front and rear in a light propagating direction.
Patent CA-2614855-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for freshly storing foodstuff and method thereof
Inventor: KIM CHIL-YOUNG
IPC: F25D15/00
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for storing foodstuff comprising: a container for accommodating water and the foodstuff; at least one electrode unit having a negative electrode within the container and a positive electrode therewithin facing the negative electrode; and a power supplier for supplying electric power to the electrode unit, thereby inducing electrolysis between the negative electrode and the positive electrode set apart from each other so as to generate oxidants, and removing bacilli of decaying foodstuff by the oxidants, and thus, maintaining the freshness of foodstuff for a long time without freezing or refrigeration.
Patent CA-2616354-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular card issuance system and method of operation
Inventor: JORDAN JAMES A
IPC: G06K19/00
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A modular card issuance system comprises a plurality of sequentially ordered modules configured such that each module is in electrical communication with its adjacent modules. This system also comprises a main controller that is in electrical communication with each of the modules . Upon power-up of the system and without assistance from the main controller, each module determines its own identity, its relative position among the plurality of modules and the total number of modules in the system. This information is then reported to the main controller upon request from the main controller.
Patent CA-2622643-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrochemical cell system anti-freeze shutdown method and apparatus
Inventor: CHAN KWOK WAI
IPC: H01M8/04291
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: An electrochemical cell system having at least one electrochemical cell stack having a cathode inlet; a blower having a blower outlet in fluid communication with the cathode inlet for providing an oxidant fluid; and a control unit for regulating the electrochemical cell system. An external electrical power supply is connected to the blower and the external electrical power supply is controlled by the control unit to operate the blower intermittently, a first blower operating period followed by at least one further blower operating period with a period of non-operation of the blower inserted between consecutive blower operating periods.
Patent CA-2623360-A1 (CA)
Title: Squaric acid derivatives as inhibitors of histone deacetylase
Inventor: VAN EMELEN KRISTOF
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and X have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.
Patent CA-2625766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEREWYK BORIS BRUCE P
IPC: E21B33/134
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: Apparatus is provided injecting drop balls into a wellbore, such as for actuating downhole tools. A ball magazine adapted for storing drop balls, in two or more transverse ball chambers, is axially movable in a magazine housing mounted at a transverse port to a fluid passage in fluid communication with the wellbore. The magazine is serially actuable for aligning a first and subsequent chambers with the transverse port for injecting stored balls to the wellbore.  An indicator, such as a rod extending from the magazine housing, can be used to indicate the relative location of the chamber and transverse port. The apparatus can be used in a system and methodology for actuating two or more downhole tools spaced at intervals along the wellbore.
Patent CA-2625850-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and materials for producing a generic anti-amyloid immune response in mammals
Inventor: HRNCIC RUDI
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: Compositions containing fibrillar aggregates of amyloidogenic polypeptides and adjuvants are described as well as methods of using such compositions to induce generic anti-amyloid immune responses in mammals.