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Patent CA-2554645-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERGER LOTHAR
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2005-11-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for thermally treating substrates, wherein the substrates are maintained in contact with or are narrowly distanced from a heating plate which is heated via a plurality of separately controllable heating elements on the side of the heating plate facing away from the substrate. The heating plate is surrounded at least on the plane thereof by a frame which is distanced therefrom and gas is guided in a controlled manner through a gap between the frame and at least one edge of the heating plate.
Patent CA-2554881-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the transmission and distribution of digital television signals
Inventor: BRILLHART SCOTT
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A system for the end-to-end delivery of digital television signals. In a preferred embodiment a digital television signal is: received from production equipment typically in HD format at approximately 1.4 gigabits per second (Gbbps); the received signal is transmitted to a venue point-of-presence;  converted for transmission via a 270 Mbpc local loop; transmitted to a fiber network point of presence/video service edge; packetized into TCP/IP packets in a video gateway; and routed to one or more destination addresses via the fiber network; received at one or more video service edge destinations;  converted to a digital television format, typically SDI; and either transmitted via a second 270 Mbps local loop for delivery to a customer site and subsequent conversion to a 1.4 Gbps HD signal, or converted directly to a 1.4 Gbs HD signal at the receiving video service edge.
Patent CA-2563137-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-lead jacket for non-metallic sheathed electrical cable
Inventor: BATES ERIC W
IPC: H01B3/44
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: -A non metallic (NM) jacket has from about 40% to about 50% by weight of a polyvinyl chloride resin; from about 20% to about 35% by weight of a filler; from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight of an unsaturated primary amide derived from erucic acid; from about 20% to about 30% by weight of a phthalate-based plasticizer, and from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of a lead-free heat-stabilizing system; wherein 100% is the weight of the Jacket. Methods for improving the slip characteristics of a lead-free NM jacket for an electrical conductor are also provided.-
Patent CA-2564330-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and mass spectrometer for probabalistically associating data relating to different sample
Inventor: RICHARDSON KEITH
IPC: G01N30/72
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A mass spectrometer and a method of spectrometry are disclosed wherein liquid chromatography mass spectral data are probabilistically clustered on the basis of mass to charge ratio and retention time.
Patent CA-2569175-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM IN KYU
IPC: B21D53/88
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper blade mounted to a wiper apparatus for a vehicle to wipe a windshield, a jig for heat treating a wiper frame of a wiper blade, and a method for machining a wiper frame using the same. An object of the present invention is to provide a wiper blade, which has a wiper frame formed to have elasticity, has an improved structure for securing a wiper strip, causes a wiper strip to be directly coupled with the wiper frame, and is easily assembled, thereby saving a time required for an assembling process and having improved durability and contacting force, a jig for heat treating a wiper frame of a wiper blade and a method for machining a wiper frame using the same. According to the present invention for achieving the object, there is provided a wiper blade for wiping a windshield, comprising a wiper strip in contact with the windshield, the wiper strip having rail grooves formed on both sides thereof;  a wiper frame curved along its lengthwise direction and having elasticity to bring the wiper strip into contact with the windshield; a coupling slit formed in the wiper frame, the rail grooves of the wiper strip being slidably fitted to the coupling slit; and a coupling aperture formed in one end of the coupling slit and allowing the wiper strip to be inserted thereinto.
Patent CA-2580088-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of assaying a hydrocarbon-containing feedstock
Inventor: HODGES MICHAEL
IPC: G01N25/08
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of assaying a crude oil, the method includes measuring at least two selected properties of the crude oil with one or more laboratory-independent devices using at least two different techniques wherein each technique is predictive of each respective property, transmitting the measured properties to a processor capable of reconstructing a determinative assay of the crude oil from the measured properties, and reconstructing a determinative assay of the crude oil from the measured properties. The disclosed method provides real-time information of a refinery feedstock such that, for example, a trader negotiating the sale of the product has accurate assay information on which to determine whether to sell or purchase the product.
Patent CA-2580398-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIJLEMA TJAKKO
IPC: C22B41/00
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of high purity germanium for the manufacture of e.g. infra red optics, radiation detectors and electronic devices. GeCl4 is converted to Ge metal by contacting gaseous GeCl4 with a liquid metal M containing one of Zn, Na and Mg, thereby obtaining a Ge-bearing alloy and a metal M chloride, which is removed by evaporation or skimming. The Ge-bearing alloy is then purified at a temperature above the boiling point of metal M. This process does not require complicated technologies and preserves the high purity of the GeCl4 in the final Ge metal, as the only reactant is metal M, which can be obtained in very high purity grades and continuously recycled.
Patent CA-2580555-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZOLLO STEPHEN A SR
IPC: G16H20/10
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A novel pharmacy messaging system, method and computer program product that leverages healthcare by providing functionality enabling the generation of targeted messages for enhancing the patient's experience while waiting for their prescription to be filled. The invention addresses directly the issue of leveraging healthcare by optimizing the customer time spent waiting to have their prescriptions filled, and particularly, by driving "foot-traffic" to the local pharmacy and successfully transforming patient wait time into a potential revenue generating opportunity for companion products. The pharmacy messaging system delivers targeted messages to patients based on their prescription information and one or more of their demographic, healthcare payor, claims, and past purchase history.
Patent CA-2584839-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMS GEORGE ROGER
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: The present invention provides an orthotic appliance for the carpus of a human hand for the treatment of a carpal tunnel syndrome condition using co-dynamic, rather than traditional static or dynamic, techniques. The appliance may apply a dorsally-directed force to the region of the pisiform bone (23) in the neutral carpal position of a human hand upon co-contraction of the hand and up to 8 pounds dorsally-directed during arc of motion in carpal flexion, as the wrist and hand is encouraged to actively move in all planes of motion without restricting arc of motion or negatively affecting the normal activities of daily living. The appliance may comprise a biasing structure for applying the dorsally-directed force and a base structure for maintaining the biasing structure in its proper configuration during normal hand motion.
Patent CA-2585889-A1 (CA)
Title: Assistive communication device
Inventor: CHRISS TERRY M
IPC: G08B13/02
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: An assistive communication device (10) of the type on which a user can compose a message to be spoken by the device (2), using an input device to select items on a display to construct the message, can operate in a mode suitable for visually impaired and/or inexperienced users by aurally stepping through the available choices, explaining to the user the consequences of selecting each choice. The order in which choices are presented in these modes may differ from a mode in which they would be presented to an experienced or folly-sighted user. Even for an experienced user, the order in which choices are highlighted on the display may differ according the user's usage history. The device (2) may be connected to external communications (1), including a telephone line, a data network for electronic mail, or a caregiver alert device. The caregiver alert device (3) may be portable, or may be a caregivers' station console.
Patent CA-2585981-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWANGER ERIC D
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: Un dispositif de sécurité pour utilisation sur des véhicules tels que les autobus scolaires. Dans une réalisation, un boîtier est prévu pour le moteur d'entraînement et les éléments connexes pour le déplacement d'un panneau d'arrêt sur le côté de l'autobus entre ses positions rétractée et étendue. Le boîtier comporte un couvercle amovible pour permettre l'accès au moteur d'entraînement et aux éléments connexes, et le panneau d'arrêt est montée sur un arbre qui s'étend à travers une seule ouverture dans la paroi inférieure du boîtier. Dans un second mode de réalisation, le dispositif de sécurité est intégré à un panneau d'accès sur l'autobus scolaire.
Patent CA-2586930-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GINOCCHIO ALESSANDRO
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: An optical cable (100) for communication comprising at least one retaining element (2) blocked with respect to the water propagation as well as a process for manufacturing such an optical cable (100) are described. The optical cable (100) comprises, in addition to the retaining element (2), at least two transmission elements (3) housed within the retaining element (2), and a water swellable yarn (4) housed within the retaining element (2). The water swellable yarn (4) is selected according to the following equation: (I) in which VW is the volume of the water swellable yarn (4) after swelling upon contact with water; Vis the total free volume in the retaining element (2); k is a constant >= 180 R is a constant >= 1.4; and Vt is the free volume per each transmission element (3). Advantageously, the optical cable (100) is water-blocked and the water swellable yarn (4) does not induce microbending effects on the transmission elements (3).
Patent CA-2587393-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical manufacturing process
Inventor: MILLER JOHN
IPC: A61K31/573
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a sterile suspension of a glucocorticosteroid. The glucocorticosteroids used in the invention are preferably anti~inflammatory glucocorticosteroids. By making the last stage of product preparation be the sterilization process, the potential for contamination during manufacture and heat degradation of products is greatly reduced.
Patent CA-2587905-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultrasonic monitor for measuring blood flow and pulse rates
Inventor: CHANG RONG JONG
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: An ultrasonic monitor (600) implemented on a PCB includes a gel pad (240) comprised of a gel layer and a membrane layer. Ultrasonic signals are transmitted between the ultrasonic monitor (600) and a living subject through the gel pad. An air gap (626, 627) is formed in the PCB underneath transducer elements to provide for more efficient signal transmission. These features provide for a low power, low cost, more efficient ultrasonic monitor. The entire ultrasonic monitor may be encapsulated in plastic, a gel, or both to provide water resistant properties.
Patent CA-2589099-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical resolution method of amlodipine
Inventor: LEE NAM KYU
IPC: C07D211/90
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for optical resolution of amlodipines by using isopropanol solvent and optically active O,O'-dibenzoyl tartaric acid as chiral reagent., More particularly, the present invention relates to a method comprising (a) obtaining (R)- or (S)-amlodipine dibenzoyl tartrate salt or solvate thereof by reacting (R,S)-amlodipines with optically active O,O'-dibenzoyl tartaric acid in isopropanol solvent, and (b) treating the (R)- or (S)-amlodipine salt with a base, thus obtaining optically active amlodipine.
Patent CA-2589156-A1 (CA)
Title: Air purifier device
Inventor: PACKMAN JAY
IPC: F24F8/108
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to devices useful in insuring the proper installation of a high efficiency particulate air (~HEPA~) filter into a room air purifier. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a magnetic interlock device is provided wherein the filter must be properly installed within the air purifier to enable closure of an electrical switch (74) within the air purifier, thereby completing an electrical circuit and permitting the air purifier motor and fan (20) to operate or to provide an audible or visual signal provided by electrically acuated means indicating incorrect placement of the filter within the device. In a second aspect of the invention, the air purifier is designed to create an audible signal to alert a user if the air purifier is operated without an air filter or if the air filter is improperly installed in the air purifier.
Patent CA-2590154-A1 (CA)
Title: Intervertebral prosthetic device and method with locking mechanism
Inventor: RAY III EDDIE F
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2005-12-12
Abstract: An intervertebral prosthesis (20) includes an insert (22) interposed between an upper end plate (24) and a lower end plate (26). A semi-spherical recess (24a) is formed in the lower surface of the upper end plate (24). The upper surface of the lower end plate (26) includes a generally rectanfular recessed area (26a) bounded on its two sides and its end by a groove (26b). An access notch (26c) is formed in the anterior end portion of the end plate (26) that extends from the outer surface of the end plate to the recessed area (26a), and a ramp (26d) is formed at the base of the notch. The insert (22) has a domed upper portion (30) formed integrally with, and extending upwardly from, a substantially rectangular lower portion (32). The domed upper portion (30) fits within the recess (24a) of the end plate (24) with minimal clearance to form an articulating joint, permitting rotational movement between the insert (22) and the end plate (24).
Patent CA-2590448-A1 (CA)
Title: Gooseneck coupler having an anti-rattle device
Inventor: DRAKE FRANK
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: A coupler includes a first telescopic member having a first pair of coaxially aligned apertures, and a second telescopic member having a second pair of coaxially aligned apertures. The second pair of apertures is capable of coaxial alignment with the first pair of apertures during telescopic engagement between the first and second telescopic members. A pin member having a head is capable of insertion through the coaxially aligned first and second pairs of apertures. At least one of the second apertures is sized to receive the head therethrough to engage the first telescopic member.
Patent CA-2594283-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CIGARINI ENRICO
IPC: A01G3/06
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: A strimmer head (10) comprising a cylindrical casing (13) provided with at least a diametrically-opposite pair of holes (14, 15) for entry and exit of a cutting wire (16), and a reel (20) located internally of the casing (13), which reel (20) can be rotated with respect to the casing (13), in which the reel (20) comprises a pair of flanges (21, 22) between which flanges (21, 22) a wall (23) is interposed in order to define, in cooperation with the flanges (21, 22), annular spaces (24, 25) each destined to wind a half of the wire (16). The wall (23) exhibits a wire guide channel comprising two portions (17, 28), being an entry portion and an exit portion for the wire (16), which portions (27, 28) are arranged in directions which do not pass through an axis of rotation of the reel (20).
Patent CA-2596496-A1 (CA)
Title: Reagents, methods, and libraries for bead-based sequencing
Inventor: BLANCHARD ALAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining a nucleic acid sequence by performing successive cycles of duplex extension along a single stranded template. The cycles comprise steps of extension, ligation, and, preferably, cleavage. In certain embodiments the methods make use of extension probes containing phosphorothiolate linkages and employ agents appropriate to cleave such linkages. In certain embodiments the methods make use of extension probes containing an abasic residue or a damaged base and employ agents appropriate to cleave linkages between a nucleoside and an abasic residue and/or agents appropriate to remove a damaged base from a nucleic acid. The invention provides methods of determining information about a sequence using at least two distinguishably labeled probe families. In certain embodiments the methods acquire less than 2 bits of information from each of a plurality of nucleotides in the template in each cycle. In certain embodiments the sequencing reactions are performed on templates attached to beads, which are immobilized in or on a semi-solid support. The invention further provides sets of labeled extension probes containing phosphorothiolate linkages or trigger residues that are suitable for use in the method. In addition, the invention includes performing multiple sequencing reactions on a single template by removing initializing oligonucleotides and extended strands and performing subsequent reactions using different initializing oligonucleotides. The invention further provides efficient methods for preparing templates, particularly for performing sequencing multiple different templates in parallel. The invention also provides methods for performing ligation and cleavage. The invention also provides new libraries of nucleic acid fragments containing paired tags, and methods of preparing microparticles having multiple different templates (e.g., containing paired tags) attached thereto and of sequencing the templates individually. The invention also provides automated sequencing systems, flow cells, image processing methods, and computer-readable media that store computer-executable instructions (e.g., to perform the image-processing methods) and/or sequence information. In certain embodiments the sequence information is stored in a database.
Patent CA-2597056-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for distinguishing foliage from buildings for topographical modeling
Inventor: CONNETTI STEPHEN JR
IPC: G06V20/13
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A computer implemented method is for processing a digital elevation model (DEM) including data for a plurality of objects. The method includes determining (Block 502) a perimeter versus area parameter for each object in the DEM, and comparing (Block 504) the perimeter versus area parameter for each object to a threshold to identify whether each object in the DEM is a building 54 or foliage 56.
Patent CA-2599317-A1 (CA)
Title: Cigarette making apparatus
Inventor: WADA SYUJI
IPC: A24C5/24
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: A cigarette production apparatus comprising a cooling water system for circulating a cooling medium along a perfume supply path connecting an application nozzle for applying a perfume to a roll paper with a pump for perfume supply to the application nozzle to thereby cool the perfume, wherein the temperature of cooling medium fed to the cooling water system is controlled by means of a cooling unit. In particular, the perfume temperature is controlled through selective employment of a first control system capable of detecting the temperature of cooling medium fed to the cooling water system and controlling the temperature of cooling medium or a second control system capable of detecting the temperature of perfume fed to the application nozzle and controlling the temperature of cooling medium. Stabilization of the amount of perfume applied to roll paper only through control of pump driving in accordance with the feeding speed of roll paper can be accomplished by supervising the temperature of perfume and holding the viscosity thereof constant.
Patent CA-2601384-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACKSON DAVID BRIAN
IPC: H04L47/80
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: Disclosed is an on-demand computing environment. The method embodiment relates to a method of managing resources between a local compute environment and an on- demand environment. The method comprises detecting an event in a local compute environment and based on the detected event, automatically establishing communication with an on-demand compute environment, provisioning resources within the on-demand compute environment and transferring workload from the local compute environment transparently to the on-demand compute environment.
Patent CA-2603144-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALVAREZ CHRISTINE M
IPC: A61K38/48
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: Botulinum toxin, or other neuromuscular inhibitors, injected into the lower leg muscle of infants, less than a year old, with idiopathic clubfoot is shown to be an effective therapy in correcting this physical deformity. Following a protocol of manipulations, castings, and injections, clubfoot is effectively treated, and surgical treatment procedures can be avoided.
Patent CA-2603454-A1 (CA)
Title: Protected carbon steel pipe for fire tube heat exchange devices, particularly boilers
Inventor: JAHIER GIOVANNI
IPC: F28F1/40
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A protected carbon steel pipe (6) for fire tube heat exchange devices, particularly boilers, comprising internally, at least along a portion of its length, at least one bonded layer (7) of corrosion-resistant material.
Patent CA-2604386-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHARD
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2006-04-17
Abstract: The presence of oxygen or red blood cells in a sample applied to an electrochemical test strip that makes use of a reduced mediator is corrected for by an additive correction factor that is determined as a function of the temperature of the sample and a measurement that reflects the oxygen carrying capacity of the sample. The measured oxygen carrying capacity can also be used to determine hematocrit and to distinguish between blood samples and control solutions applied to a test strip.
Patent CA-2610307-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PICHE MATHIEU
IPC: A46B9/02
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A snow broom, comprising bristles separated by a tab, and a dual snow-removing tool, comprising a brush portion for removing snow from the surface of a car, and a broom portion for removing snow from the floor, each portion being respectively adapted to the surface it is intended to clean, in a single portable and ergonomic tool.
Patent CA-2611699-A1 (CA)
Title: Retaining pins for stacking conveyor for slicing machine
Inventor: SANDBERG GLENN
IPC: B65G15/44
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A stacking conveyor for receiving slices cut from a food loaf or slab includes a frame, an endless belt conveying surface, a carrier, a plurality of pins, and a motive mechanism. The endless belt conveying surface is supported by the frame. The carrier is arranged beneath the top surface of the endless belt conveying surface. The plurality of pins protrude upward from the carrier, each of the pins having a sharp top end. The motive mechanism is configured for raising the carrier to elevate the top ends of the pins above the top surface of the endless belt conveying surface to receive and impale a first slice of a stack. The pins are then retracted beneath the conveying surface.