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Patent CA-2623746-A1 (CA)
Title: Bubble diverter for use with diving equipment
Inventor: MORGAN WILLIAM B
IPC: B63C11/14
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A diving helmet (10) bubble diverter comprises a front skirt portion (24) and a rear skirt portion (25) attached to the front skirt portion (24) at one end.  The rear skirt portion (25) is configured for mounting onto the diving helmet breathing regulator assembly (12). The attached front and rear skirt portions (24, 25) form side pockets (46, 48) that divert exhaust air bubbles (40) away from the diver's mask when the rear skirt portion (25) is mounted onto the regulator assembly (12). The mounted rear skirt portion (25) forms a protective barrier between the exterior wall of the diving helmet (10) and the exhaust whisker (20) of the breathing regulator assembly (12) that prevents air bubbles (40) exiting the whisker (20) from coming into contact with the diving helmet (10) during diving activities.
Patent CA-2625780-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic current sharing in ka/ku lnb design
Inventor: HO KESSE
IPC: H04B1/18
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A method, apparatus and system providing power to Low Noise Block Amplifiers (LNBs) in a satellite signal receiving system wherein at least one receiver provides power to the LNBs. A system in accordance with the present invention comprises a first stage of power regulation, coupled to the at least one receiver in a respective fashion, wherein the first stage of power regulation comprises linear regulation, and a second stage of power regulation, coupled between the first stage of power regulation and the LNBs, wherein the second stage of power regulation comprises a switching power regulator. Another embodiment of the present invention comprises a first stage of power regulation, coupled to the at least one receiver in a respective fashion, wherein the first stage of power regulation comprises a switching power regulator, and a second stage of power regulation, coupled between the first stage of power regulation and the LNBs, wherein the second stage of power regulation comprises a linear regulator.
Patent CA-2628737-A1 (CA)
Title: Open-topped stackable container
Inventor: VALDIMARSSON DADI
IPC: B65D25/22
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: An open topped stackable container tub (1) is provided comprising side walls (2), end walls (3) and a bottom wall (4), the side walls being provided with open fork lift insertion recesses (5) along the length of the side walls in proximity to the bottom. In a preferred embodiment the bottom is provided with downwardly protrusions (6, 7, 8) wherein outer dimensions of said protrusions mate with the inner periphery (9) of the open top of the container, allowing secured vertical stacking of two or more of said containers.
Patent CA-2630420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARBOSA JOHN
IPC: A47C13/00
Filed: 2008-05-05
Abstract: An expandable and convertible sofa chair consisting of a base, backrest, two armrests, four small corner cushions, four long edge cushions, centre cushion, two straight connector cushions, two L  shaped connector cushions, four feet, four decorative front/back side plates, tabletop plate, centre support board, and four locking mechanisms. The base is a hollowed out square box with a bottom and thick walls that house several cavities symmetrically aligned to mate with the parts that have extruding prongs. When two units are placed side by side the four small corner cushions are removed and replaced with two connector cushions twice the size. The armrests of the touching walls are replaced with long edge cushions and all are locked into place by a locking mechanism at the bottom of the base walls, creating a loveseat. Repeating this procedure creates several different styles, shapes and sizes of furnishings.
Patent CA-2634120-A1 (CA)
Title: Indol-3-yl-carbonyl-spiro-piperidine derivatives
Inventor: BISSANTZ CATERINA
IPC: A61P9/02
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: This invention relates to indol -3-yl-carbonyl-spiro-piperidine derivatives which act as V1a receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula (I) wherein the spiropiperidine-head group A and the residues R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, their use in medicaments against dysmenorrhea, hypertension, chronic heart failure, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders, and methods of preparation thereof.
Patent CA-2634175-A1 (CA)
Title: Internal medical devices having polyelectrolyte-containing extruded regions
Inventor: ATANASOSKA LILIANA
IPC: A61M25/10
Filed: 2006-09-18
Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, internal medical devices are provided which include one or more extruded regions, each of which may be formed fro one or more extruded portions, which extruded portions may, in turn, contain one or mor polyelectrolyte species. The one or more extruded regions may be, for example, at least partially freestanding or at least partially disposed over a substrate. The one or more extruded regions may be formed, for example, using various processes.
Patent CA-2635241-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic paper cutting apparatus
Inventor: BEFFREY PHIL
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: An electronic paper cutting machine includes a housing to which a drive roller is coupled for moving a sheet to be cut in a first direction and a cutter assembly coupled to the housing and moveable in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. A user interface is incorporated into the housing for allowing a user to select via the user interface at least one shape to be cut by the cutter assembly wherein controlled movement of the drive roller and the cutter assembly causes a shape to be cut in the sheet.
Patent CA-2635562-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCINTOSH DEIRDRE
IPC: A61K38/095
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: We describe methods of treatment of HIV using proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) peptides and their products, as well as uses of such peptides in the preparation of medicaments.
Patent CA-2635652-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAGON MONIQUE
IPC: D21F1/00
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A multi-layer fabric which may be utilized in a papermaking process. The fabric layers are bound together by plural pairs of weft binder yarns. Each binder yarn within a pair weaves a different contour pattern and combines with the other binder yarn in that pair to form a plain weave pattern in the top layer. Each of the plural pairs is comprised of binding yarns that weave different contour patterns from the next pair.
Patent CA-2637082-A1 (CA)
Title: Reverse-circulation cementing of surface casing
Inventor: CHASE STEPHEN
IPC: E21B33/16
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: An apparatus for reverse circulation cementing of surface casing in subterranean formations and associated methods are provided. One example of a method may involve a method of reverse circulation cementing a surface casing in a well bore with a conductor casing positioned therein comprising: providing a tool comprising at least one isolation device coupled to the surface casing; positioning the isolation device in the well bore to isolate an annulus between the surface casing and the conductor casing; flowing cement through a port in the conductor casing in a reverse circulation direction; and allowing the cement to set therein.
Patent CA-2638832-A1 (CA)
Title: Chimeric vaccine antigens against the avian influenza virus
Inventor: TOLEDO ALONSO JORGE ROBERTO
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: The present invention describes chimeric vaccine antigens against the avian influenza virus (AIV). Said vaccine antigens are based on viral subunits that are coupled to protein molecules that stimulate not only the cellular but also the humoral immune system. The chimeric antigens may be produced in expression systems that guarantee correct three-dimensional folding of the chimeric molecules that constitute the basis of the present invention. The vaccine compositions that contain said chimeric antigens induce a potent, early immune response both in birds and in vaccinated mammals, stimulating high haemagglutinin-inhibiting antibody titres and a potent specific cellular response against the viral antigen. The chimeric antigens, and also the resulting vaccine compositions, are applicable to the field of human and animal health as vaccines for preventive use.
Patent CA-2639868-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for enabling multifaceted content scanning
Inventor: SHENFIELD MICHAEL
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2008-09-29
Abstract: A method and system for multifaceted scanning, the method having the steps of receiving a data source; processing the data source for a plurality of scanning aspects, the processing step utilizing rules and policies for the plurality of scanning aspects to provide transformed, modified or adapted content; and outputting the transformed, modified or adapted content.
Patent CA-2641682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEARMONTH DARREN STEWART
IPC: G06F11/16
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A high speed data processing system is described comprising first and second data processing modules and first and second data checking modules. The first and second data processing modules are each arranged to perform substantially the same processing steps on data received at said data input, with each providing an output. The first and second checking modules are arranged to compare the outputs of said first and second data processing modules and to output an error signal indicative of whether or not said first and second data processing modules have performed substantially the same processing steps. The first and second checking modules are located on physically separate devices. In some arrangements a third checking module is provided, which checking module may be physically separated from each of said first and second checking modules.
Patent CA-2642938-A1 (CA)
Inventor: D ANGELO ALEX Z S
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: Described is a technology by which a specific gadget program is installed (e.g., created) on a main host computer system that receives data (e.g., an RSS feed) from a distribution source, in which the feed data contains the information needed to install the gadget. Once installed, gadget is then used to receive content from its corresponding data source and provide the content for display on an auxiliary display device. The feed data may include metadata such as a gadget-related enclosure, from which the installer may register information corresponding to the metadata in a registry or the like, and associate the gadget with one or more particular auxiliary displays. By processing the metadata, the other gadget is installed and then run as needed to handle content data from the corresponding data source, in order to render content on an auxiliary display.
Patent CA-2643474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WISDOM RICHARD
IPC: A61F7/10
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a support having a first portion and a second portion. A first cooling element having a first heat exchanging surface is located at the first portion of the support. A second cooling element having a second heat exchanging surface is located at the second portion of the support. At least one of the first and second cooling elements is movable along the support and is configured to rotate for adjusting an angle between the first and second heat exchanging surfaces.
Patent CA-2643553-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for manufacturing wafer-like slices from a substrate material
Inventor: BERNDT ROLF
IPC: B26D1/547
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for manufacturing wafer-like slices from a body of a substrate material, especially for use in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.    The method comprises providing a slicing device with a cutting wire equipped on its surface with abrasive particles; providing an aqueous cooling and lubricating fluid, said fluid having an ionic strength corresponding to an electrical conductivity of about 30 µS/cm or less; cutting said body with said cutting wire into slices while dispensing said cooling and lubricating fluid into a kerf area where said cutting wire contacts and cuts said body, said cooling and lubricating fluid promoting removal of powdered substrate material from said kerf area resulting in spent fluid; and removing said spent fluid from said cutting device and recovering said powdered substrate material from said spent fluid.     The system comprises a slicing device provided with a cutting wire, said cutting wire being equipped on its surface with abrasive particles, said slicing device comprising a dispensing unit for delivering a cooling and lubricating fluid to a kerf area where said cutting wire contacts and cuts said body;  wherein said fluid promotes removal of powdered substrate material from said kerf area resulting in spent cooling and lubricating fluid; a draining unit for removing said spent fluid from said slicing device; and a fluid reclamation device for treating said spent fluid, said reclamation device comprising a first filtering unit for separating and recovering said powdered substrate material from said spent fluid and providing a reusable fluid.
Patent CA-2644200-A1 (CA)
Title: Seafood physical characteristic estimation system and method
Inventor: SEKRETTA GLEB J
IPC: A22C29/00
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating a physical characteristic of a seafood product are provided. In one system, the estimate is based on a slope defined by a ratio of changes in peak resonant amplitude and frequency of an electromagnetic resonant circuit in loaded and unloaded states. In another system, a first probe of a plurality of probes is driven with a test signal when the plurality of probes is loaded by a seafood product and the estimate is based on received test signals at one or more of the other probes. In another system, the estimate is based on the loading effect of a seafood product on an electromagnetic resonant circuit, which is also used to read an ID from an RFID associated with the seafood product. The systems and methods may be used for individual specimens, or to determine an average estimate for multiple specimens at one time.
Patent CA-2644323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GATES ANTHONY H
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: Pouches are provided to the user of an automated pouch handling apparatus in a pouch container. The pouches are oriented the same way in the box. The box may be sealed to prevent pouch contamination. A door on the box Is opened or removed to define a door opening. A portion of the pouch stack is accessible through the opening. These pouch containers may be stacked near a pouch handling apparatus where the operator may open the door and load the pouch containers directly into the pouch handling apparatus. The pouch handling apparatus removes the pouches directly from the pouch container through the door opening. The apparatus may include a pouch separator that bends the edge of the pouch out through the door and slides the first pouch away from the second pouch.
Patent CA-2645813-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KURJANOWICZ WLODEK
IPC: G11C7/12
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A memory array having both mask programmable and one-time programmable memory cells connected to the wordlines and the bitlines. All memory cells of the memory array are configured as one-time programmable memory cells. Any number of these one-time programmable memory cells are convertible into mask programmable memory cells through mask programming, such as diffusion mask programming or contact/via mask programming. Manufacturing of such a hybrid memory array is simplified because both types of memory cells are constructed of the same materials, therefore only one common set of manufacturing process steps is required. Inadvertent user programming of the mask programmable memory cells is inhibited by a programming lock circuit.
Patent CA-2654451-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved tracking system
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JOHN ROBERT
IPC: B03C1/00
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: An improved tracking system for garments provided to a customer by a garment provider.
Patent CA-2656554-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEMENY ZOLTAN A
IPC: E04H9/02
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: Isolation flooring systems, vibrational damping devices, and methods for their use are disclosed. The present invention has the advantage of having a minimum of moving parts, and being extraordinarily easy to install and inspect. In preferred embodiments, the invention is drawn to methods of isolating sensitive objects from the full extent of seismic vibrations.
Patent CA-2657082-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAZEAU GILLES
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: Système de simulation de capteur. Le système de simulation (1 ) comporte un générateur (3) qui engendre, par synthèse numérique directe de fréquence, un signal numérique, en tenant compte des paramètres suivants : une fréquen ce, une amplitude, une phase et un décalage en amplitude, un convertisseur n umérique/analogique (4), et un moyen (6) qui réalise une modulation du signa l reçu dudit convertisseur (4).
Patent CA-2657100-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSTON GARY ALLAN
IPC: B60P7/00
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: A transportable machine includes a frame that may be part of a motorized carriage and a machine for transport. The frame has, for example, one or more gaps defining an interface specially designed for engaging the machine. The machine includes elements adapted to fit within or otherwise engage the gaps of the frame. Fasteners join the machine and the frame, thus creating a transportable machine.
Patent CA-2658982-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAREST PASCAL P
IPC: B21D26/02
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un nouveau poinçon en plusieurs parties permettant de percer des ouvertures dans des éléments hydroformés, en fractionnant la débouchure sans cela formée, en au moins deux débouchures plus petites qui peuvent être repliées dans l'élément hydroformé, et y rester ou en être éliminées. Le poinçon en plusieurs parties et le système associé présentent une surface à fleur avec celle du moule d'hydroformage lorsque le poinçon est en sa position initiale, ce qui facilite le chargement ou le déchargement du moule et permet, si on le désire, d'introduire dans le moule des ébauches additionnelles pendant l'opération d'hydroformage. De plus, le bélier hydraulique utilisé avec le poinçon en plusieurs parties nécessite moins de force que ses équivalents antérieurs.
Patent CA-2662510-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORSTMANN MICHAEL
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: Transdermal therapeutic system with which at least one pharmaceutical active substance that is non-volatile at room temperature can be administered at a daily dose of at most 30 mg, comprising a rear surface directed away from the skin and impermeable to the active substance, an adjoining polymer layer located away from the skin and based on polyisobutylene with a coating weight of at least 80 g/m2, an adhesive skin contact layer resting on the skin-remote polymer layer and based on acrylate copolymers with a coating weight of at most 50 g/m2, and a protective layer that is impermeable to the active substance and can be peeled off from the skin contact layer.
Patent CA-2663260-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOSTROEM BERNT
IPC: G01N33/34
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for measuring the ability of a material to absorb a liquid, whereby a liquid is brought into contact with a surface of a test specimen (P) of the material, and wherein the amount of liquid that has been absorbed in the test specimen is calculated. A certain amount of liquid is supplied to a liquid chamber unit, which on one side is limited by said surface, such that an amount of liquid which is absorbed by the test specimen leaves the liquid chamber unit and a representation comprising an indication of the reduction of the amount of liquid in the liquid chamber unit is produced.
Patent CA-2668656-A1 (CA)
Title: Simulated reel imperfections
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID C
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: Described herein is a gaming machine configured to output video data that simulates mechanical reels in a traditional mechanical slot machine. Embodi ments described herein contribute to the emulation of a mechanical machine b y simulating one or more visible mechanical imperfections commonly found in a mechanical reel machine.
Patent CA-2670542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEFEBVRE SEBASTIEN
IPC: G01N30/02
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: The plunger used as the upper enclosure in a preparative chromatography column is suspended by one or more rods that are supported by a frame through coupling connections on the frame that can fix the position of the rod(s) relative to the frame, while the position of the rod(s) is controlled by a motorized drive system that is suspended above the column. The drive system is mounted either to the column lid or to a functional plate positioned a short distance above the column lid. These constructions allow the plunger to be raised and lowered so that the column and its parts can be exchanged, all without the need for a hoist or crane.
Patent CA-2670872-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WASSMANN KARL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A method is provided in various embodiments for determining a profile data set for a subject with colorectal cancer or conditions related to colorectal cancer based on a sample from the subject, wherein the sample provides a source of RNAs. The method includes using amplification for measuring the amount of RNA corresponding to at least 1 constituent from Tables 1-5. The profile data set comprises the measure of each constituent, and amplification is performed under measurement conditions that are substantially repeatable.
Patent CA-2671063-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EWER STEPHEN R
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2009-07-02
Abstract: A raceway bridge assembly is provided for carrying wires or cables over an intersecting raceway or other object without interfering with the intersecting raceway. The raceway bridge assembly includes a pair of opposing bridge fittings and a connecting raceway section extending between the raceway fittings. The bridge fittings have a first open end lying in a first plane and a second open end lying in a second plane spaced above said first open end. The bridge fittings have side walls that are coupled to a cover of a raceway section. A top wall is removably coupled to an upper edge of the sidewalls of the bridge fitting and is coupled to the connecting raceway section.
Patent CA-2671658-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHAM HOANG T
IPC: C08F8/46
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a polar group functionalized copolymer useful to prepare a nanocomposite polymer and to the nanocomposite polymer, wherein the polar group functionalized copolymer useful to prepare a nanocomposite polymer and the nanocomposite polymer are as defined in the specification.
Patent CA-2672534-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUROFUSHI KIMIKO
IPC: A61P25/04
Filed: 2007-12-25
Abstract: The object is to elucidate the analgesic activity of cPA, which is one of new physiological activities of cPA, and provide a novel analgesic agent. Disclosed is an analgesic agent comprising a cyclic phosphatidic acid derivative which is one of phospholipids.