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Patent CA-2562638-A1 (CA)
Title: Tire weight applying apparatus
Inventor: HAYDU STEVE
IPC: G01M1/04
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: An apparatus and method for facilitating the installation of balance correction weights on a wheel or a tire/wheel assembly that includes a tire handling mechanism that is operative to move a wheel or tire/wheel assembly along a path from a wheel receiving position to a wheel presenting position where a balance correcting weight is installed at a predetermined location on the wheel. An operator station supports an operator in a confronting relationship with the wheel as it is conveyed by the handling mechanism. The operator station is arranged such that when an operator is facing a wheel located at the tire presenting position, the operator is generally located in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the path of travel of the wheel as it moves from the receiving position to the presenting position. A  tire/wheel handling mechanism includes a pair of grippers for engaging the wheel (or the tire in a tire/wheel assembly) and is rotatable about a lateral axis. The handling mechanism also includes a tire rotating device for rotating the tire within the grippers about its rotational axis. The apparatus and method enables a wheel or tire/wheel assembly to be presented to a weight installing operator in a preferred orientation and to present a location on the wheel where a corrective weight is to be installed in close proximity to the operator whereby installation of a corrective weight is greatly facilitated. Preferences for a given operator can be stored so that when the wheel is at the tire presenting position it is oriented and positioned in accordance with the operator=s preferences. A light source is used to illuminate or indicate a location on the wheel where the corrective weight is to be installed.
Patent CA-2564540-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of whole grain shredded products
Inventor: KARWOWSKI JAN P
IPC: A23L19/15
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: Shredded whole grain products, such as ready-to-eat cereals, and sweet and savory snacks, such as whole grain shredded corn chips are continuously produced by pelletizing agglomerates of cooked, tempered, whole cereal grain particles. Cooked whole grains, such as corn and other non-gluten or low-gluten containing grains have a tendency to become hard and rubbery after cooking during the cooling and tempering process. The pelletization results in the production of whole grain pellets having a soft, pliable texture, which are shreddable into continuous net-like sheets on a mass production basis. The pelletizing may be at a pressure of about 200 psig to about 600 psig, preferably from about 400 psig to about 500 psig. The pelletizing temperature may be controlled to provide a pellet temperature of about 80°F to about 135°F, preferably from about 90°F to about 110°F, upon exiting the pelletizer.
Patent CA-2565202-A1 (CA)
Inventor: METCALFE PAUL DAVID
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: A method of providing a downhole seal, such as a packer (12), in a drilled bore between inner tubing (11) and outer tubing (16) comprises: providing an intermediate tubing section (18) defining a seal arrangement for engaging with the inner tubing; and radially plastically deforming the intermediate tubing section downhole to form an annular extension (40a, 40b). The extension creates a sealing contact with the outer tubing (16).
Patent CA-2565552-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved heating system
Inventor: PURDY JOHN CLAY
IPC: A47J36/36
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: An improved heating system for providing a faster and more efficient method of cooking or heating the contents of a container such as cookware where the container or cookware is placed on a heating surface such as a burner or stove, which includes a skirt for surrounding the exterior of a container for defining a heat capture and insulating region between the skirt and the exterior of the container for trapping beat from the heating surface in the insulating region and for reducing heat transference from the exterior walls of the container to the atmosphere. In another embodiment, the present system includes a container having an integrated skirt for defining an insulating region between the skirt and the exterior of the container for trapping heat from the heating surface in the insulating region and for reducing heat transference from the exterior walls of the container to the atmosphere.
Patent CA-2565991-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KROYER DAVID JOHN
IPC: B65D/
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A container apparatus and method includes an exterior form (12), with an outside (14) and an inside (16), the exterior form (12) surrounding an interior form (18) with a compartment (20) wherein the exterior form (12) includes at least one space (24) for containing items on the inside and wherein the compartment (20) includes at least one space (22) for containing items (26). At least one opening (28) is provided in the interior form (18) and at least one opening (30) is provided in the exterior form (12).
Patent CA-2567928-A1 (CA)
Title: Wellbore formation evaluation system and method
Inventor: BROWN JONATHAN
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: A formation evaluation tool positionable in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation is provided. The formation evaluation tool includes a cooling system adapted to pass a cooling fluid near electronics in the formation evaluation tool whereby heat is dissipated therefrom, the electronics has at least one gauge, a fluid communication device having an inlet adapted to receive the formation fluid and a flowline operatively connected to the fluid communication device and the gauge for placing the formation fluid in fluid communication therewith whereby properties of the formation fluid are determined. The formation evaluation tool may also be provided with a plurality of sample chambers operatively connected to the flowline for collecting at least a portion of the formation fluid and a pressure compensator in fluid communication with the wellbore and operatively connected to the plurality of sample chambers for applying pressure to the sample chambers whereby pressure is balanced therebetween.
Patent CA-2571620-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for separating biomass from media in a fluidized bed reactor
Inventor: LOUDON ROBERT E
IPC: C12M1/08
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: A system is provided for separating biomass from media in a fluidized bed reactor containing an aqueous suspension of biomass and media. A lift, configured to extend within the reactor, has an inlet for receiving aqueous suspension and an outlet spaced from the inlet for delivering the aqueous suspension from the lift. A shield is disposed about the lift. The system further includes a biomass separator body, including an inner member disposed about the shield and an outer member. Three annular passageways are defined between the lift, the shield, the inner member, and the outer member, and are positioned to receive aqueous suspension from each other. A barrier extends between the inner member and the outer member at an end portion of the third annular passageway. The barrier of the biomass separator body is configured to direct biomass from the third annular passageway toward an excess biomass discharge.
Patent CA-2574700-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for product agitation in a vending machine
Inventor: SABA MICHEL
IPC: G07F11/00
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: Heating devices and methods which are particularly useful in vending machines for hot products. Products such as beverages contained in individual containers such as cans are rapidly heated to serving temperature by induction heating for delivery to a customer. Various types of products with different heating characteristics are rapidly heated without deleterious effects on the product by varying the power and timing of the inductive heating. The type of product is identified by machine-readable indicia on the container which are automatically scanned prior to heating. The product containers are agitated before, during and/or after heating to mix the contents and distribute heat evenly. The containers are heated in a manner to safely heat the product without overheating or causing damage to the container. A power management protocol turns off non-essential components of the vending machine while the inductive heater is energized to permit the vending machine to operate on a standard 120 VAC, 15 A    electrical circuit without overload.
Patent CA-2576119-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptive deceleration control for commercial truck
Inventor: CARLSTROM KEVIN R
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: A position sensor (20) associated with a brake pedal (22) discloses deceleration request data corresponding to a vehicle deceleration request by the driver. A processor (12) executes an algorithm that compares sensor deceleration request data with data representing deceleration that is potentially obtainable by operating one or more mechanisms in the powertrain such as an exhaust brake or an engine brake. Operation of the one or more mechanisms is requested when the comparison discloses that operation of such mechanisms can satisfy the request, thereby precluding the need to apply foundation brakes. Pedal depression beyond a range within which the mechanisms are potentially capable by themselves of satisfying the request, causes foundation brake application so that a fault that does not result in braking by the mechanisms will cause the foundation brakes to be applied when the driver, sensing lack of braking, depresses the pedal further.
Patent CA-2577214-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRYZEK AARON P
IPC: H01R24/02
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A connector is provided for electrically connecting a coaxial cable having a conductive inner wire surrounded by a conductive outer jacket and an insulator therebetween to a two-wire circuit. The connector comprises a conductive bottom contact member having a first passageway dimensioned to fit only the inner wire and the insulator therethrough and to block the conductive outer jacket. A conductive top contact member has a second passageway for the inner wire and the insulator and a clamping member for securing the inner wire to the top contact member. An insulating member for electrically separates the bottom contact member from the top contact member. A pendant-style light fixture using the coaxial connector is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2577435-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUPERMAN GRIGORY
IPC: H02H3/05
Filed: 2005-10-08
Abstract: An additional device in a current limiter for limiting current in the event of a fault is comprised of an electric additional valve that is connected in series with and has the same conducting direction as an associated main valve.  Two series-connected valve branches of this type having opposite conduction directions bypass two series-connected current limiter inductors. Both additional valves are each bypassed by an identical passively complex connection for limiting current in the event of a fault. The current limiter device is electrically not seen up to the nominal operation but, in the event of a fault even when the main valves break down, effectively limits the short-circuit current to a predetermined extent.
Patent CA-2578795-A1 (CA)
Title: Telematic method and apparatus for managing shipping logistics
Inventor: ST LEGER-ANDREWS DAVID SEAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: Shipping logistics are managed by monitoring the location and at least one operational characteristic of the mobile shipping unit, the operational characteristic selected from the group consisting of internal temperature, external temperature, acceleration, weight, hatch status and combinations thereof, communicating at scheduled intervals data comprising the location and monitored characteristic from the mobile shipping unit to a receiving device that is remote from the mobile shipping unit; storing the data received by the receiving device in a status database, wherein the status database is in electronic communication with a data processing unit; processing the data stored in the status database with the data processing unit to generate at least one report on the mobile shipping unit and to determine if an alert condition exists, wherein an alert condition exists when any data point is outside predetermined limits; determining a nature and severity of any existing alert condition; generating an alert notification based on the nature and severity of the alert condition; and, providing access to the reports and alerts via a network, the network comprising the Internet, an intranet or a combination of both.
Patent CA-2579813-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of producing fully carbamylated erythropoietin
Inventor: BRINES MICHAEL
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of carbamylating an erythropoietin such that the resulting carbamylated erythropoietin has less that about 10%  free primary amines on the lysines and the N-terminal amino acids, is not digested when exposed to Lys-C proteolysis, exhibits no erythropoietic activity in a TF-1 or UT-7/EPOR cell viability assay at a concentration of 1 ~g/ml, and demonstrates a static sciatic index of less than about .65 within a Sciatic Nerve Assay. Additionally, the invention is related to pharmaceutical compositions containing carbamylated erythropoietins of the invention and the use of the pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of conditions and diseases of excitable tissues.
Patent CA-2579931-A1 (CA)
Title: Telescoping ladder safety grab arm and accessories
Inventor: ROBICHAUD GARY J
IPC: E06C1/04
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: This invention relates to an attachable ladder device either fastened or moveable for securing a ladder to a work area by means of interchangeable accessories designed to attach to a work station such as eaves-troughs, industrial joist, roof bases, facia's and walls by means of an adjustable telescoping arm with a safety belt.   Whereby, when working off an unsecured extension ladder, the safety of the user is jeopardized, thus fastening this device along with the appropriate accessory to a ladder for a work area, allows the user the security to work worry free.   The accessories referred to consist of a stabilizing arm, eaves-trough grab and lock, joist grab and lock, as well as, the flush mount plate, all of which fit into said telescoping grab arms.     The accessories are easily attached and removed from the swing arm by an accessory holder with two locking knobs.   Said ladder safety grab arms consists of a 360° rotational telescoping arm actuated by a thrust bearing attached to a ladder block which is mounted to the ladder stile, with a co-joined ring and safety belt which are attached to the telescoping arm to allow a further 180° flexibility.   In this invention clamps, knobs, safety belts and the swiveling telescoping arm are used to secure and embrace the ladder to a structure.
Patent CA-2581258-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GANG TAO
IPC: G06F17/10
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A method is provided for evaluating the performance of a plurality of oil wells which were established to produce from a common reservoir beneath the earth's surface.  The method comprises inputting information about the reservoir into a computer and establishing a time interval and time steps within that time interval over which performance of the wells will be evaluated. The total oil which is accessible clearing each time step in each time interval is determining, and then individual recovery factor for each time step is determined. A composite recovery factor is determined using the individual recovery factors, and the composite recovery factors are normalized to the best well in the field.
Patent CA-2586967-A1 (CA)
Title: Desulfuration et nouveau procede associe
Inventor: TURAGA UDAY T
IPC: B01J27/125
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une composition comprenant un oxyde métallique, un promoteur et un halogène dans laquelle une portion du promoteur présente une valence réduite, et sur les procédés de préparation de la composition qu'on utilise dans une zone de désulfuration pour extraire le soufre d'hydrocarbures.
Patent CA-2587014-A1 (CA)
Title: Twin-drum continuous casting apparatus and method
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KEIICHI
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A twin-drum continuous casting apparatus for casting a metal sheet (4) by supplying molten metal (3) to a pouring basin formed by a pair of cooling drums (1) rotating in opposite directions, and side gates (2), to cool the molten metal (3) by contact with surfaces of the cooling drums (1) , thereby forming a solidified shell. The cooling drum (1) is formed from a drum body (11) having shaft portions at opposite end portions, and a drum sleeve (10) fitted on an outer peripheral portion of the drum body(11). Also, means is provided for preventing various adverse influences due to differences in thermal expansion of constituent members of the drum body (11) during casting. Thus, the reliability of the apparatus is increased, and the quality of casting is improved.
Patent CA-2588961-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel diazabicyclic aryl derivatives as cholinergy ligands
Inventor: OLSEN GUNNAR M
IPC: A61K31/4995
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: This invention relates to novel diazabicyclic aryl compounds of the formula wherein: R' represents hydrogen or alkyl; A represents an aromatic monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic; and is hydrogen or a subsituent as defined in the specification. The compounds are cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. The compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
Patent CA-2590045-A1 (CA)
Title: Reliable propagation of ignition in perforation systems
Inventor: PEETERS ROLAND
IPC: F42D1/04
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for propagating the detonation effect from one detonation cord (5) to another, whereby the detonation cords (5) comprise respective boosters (4) at their ends. The booster of one detonation cord and the booster of the other detonation cord to which the detonation effect should be propagated are arranged with their front faces joining each other. The aim of the invention is to provide a method and a device which allows propagation also under unfavorable conditions while requiring only few individual parts. For this purpose, at least one booster of two adjacent detonation cords is subjected to a force acting in the direction of the other booster, thereby ensuring constant contact of the front faces (15) of the adjacent boosters.
Patent CA-2591291-A1 (CA)
Title: Antennas for object identifiers in location systems
Inventor: TESSIER PAUL
IPC: G01S3/02
Filed: 2005-12-27
Abstract: Transmitters or object identifiers are discloses that are able to radiate consistent power regardless of the object where the transmitters or object identifiers are placed. The transmitter or object identifier may include a vertical loop antenna. The loop plane of the vertical loop antenna is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the object where the transmitter or object identifier is placed. The transmitter or object identifier may include a folded vertical loop antenna where the loop plane of the vertical loop antenna is extended and folded to have additional loop planes. The antennas of the present invention enable the transmitter or object identifier to radiate consistent power regardless of the object where the transmitter or object identifier is placed and regardless of the orientation of the transmitter or object identifier.
Patent CA-2591542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JIANG JIANYE
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a sheet-like forming material which enables to obtain a thin fuel cell separator having excellent conductivity and thickness accuracy. Also disclosed are a method for producing such a sheet-like forming material, and a separator for fuel cells obtained by shaping such a sheet-like forming material. Specifically disclosed is a sheet-like forming material for fuel cell separators which has a carbon particle layer on at least one side of a resin sheet. This sheet-like forming material is characterized in that the ratio of the carbon particles contained therein is 70-90% by weight.
Patent CA-2594673-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROUSSO BENNY
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: A method of modifying tissue behavior, including cardiac tissue, comprising:  determining a desired modification of tissue behavior for at least one of treatment of a disease, short or long term modification of tissue behavior, assessing tissue state and assessing tissue response to stimulation; selecting an electric field having a known effect of modifying protein activation levels of at least one protein as an immediate response of a tissue to the field, said known effect correlated with said desired modification; and applying said field to said tissue.
Patent CA-2598470-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for producing polylactic acid
Inventor: KIMURA YOSHIHARU
IPC: C08L101/16
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: It is intended to provide a process for producing a polylactic acid, or film thereof, excelling in heat resistance and strength without the use of any harmful solvent. It is also intended to provide an aqueous emulsion of polylactic acid, or coating agent containing the same, suitable for production of polylactic acid in which any harmful solvent is not contained. There is provided a process for producing polylactic acid, comprising: the step (1) of preparing both of an aqueous emulsion of poly-L-lactic acid and an aqueous emulsion of poly-D-lactic acid; the step (2) of mixing the aqueous emulsions together to thereby obtain a mixed emulsion; and the step (3) of drying the mixed emulsion.
Patent CA-2599560-A1 (CA)
Title: Structural shear plate for a vehicle
Inventor: STANTON WILLIAM H
IPC: B62D25/20
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: A structural shear panel for forming a floor panel for support by a vehicle frame is formed by a composite of top and bottom sheets and a core with a vacuum infused resin. The panel is mainly planar and terminates at its side edges at a portion which lies in a common plane and portions are provided which are deformed out of the generally planar shape to form depending or elevated sections.  The structure is formed on a generally flat plate defining the planar panel portion with removable sections to define the depending and elevated sections. Edge pieces are attached to the plate to define the edges of the panel. Accessories are attached to the panel without compressing the core by a base plate of the accessory which is bolted to a bracket which has a backer plate and collar through a hole in the panel.
Patent CA-2603252-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated mobile application server and communication gateway
Inventor: RAND COLIN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A system is provided that includes a request module adapted to receive a request from an initiation interface initiated by a user and a user profile module adapted to associate the request with a user profile of the user. The user profile includes at least a payment plan selected by the user and an identification number of the user. The system also includes a payment interface adapted to submit a payment demand to the payment plan and a mobile communication interface adapted to transmit a confirmation to a mobile communication network for transmission to a wireless device associated with the identification number. In the system, the initiation interface may be a wireless device, a magnetic swipe reader, a wireless barcode reading device, an RFID interface, a website, and/or a web banner interface. A method of operating a server is provided. A computer-readable storage medium containing a set of instructions for a processor is provided.