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Patent CA-2457778-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABDEL-REHIM MOHAMED
IPC: B01J20/292
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for use in performin g sample preparation of a liquid sample using solid phase microextraction comprising the steps of drawing a liquid sample comprising analytes into a syringe having a syringe barrel provided with a solid phase material, passin g the liquid sample through the solid phase material such that the analytes ar e adsorbed to the solid phase material; and eluting the analytes with a liquid solvent directly into the injector of an anlysing instrument. The apparatus for performing sample preparation of a liquid sample using solid phase microextraction comprises a syringe having a syringe barrel with a plunger slidable within the barrel and a hollow needle extending from the barrel. Th e liquid sample is drawn through the needle into the barrel wherein a solid phase material is provided in the syringe barrel to be contacted by the liqu id sample drawn into the syringe.
Patent CA-2462967-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SJOEBERG AEKE
IPC: E04F15/04
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A process for installation of surface elements (1), the surface elements (1) comprising a core, a decorative upper surface (3) and edges (2) provided with joining means for mechanically locking the surface elements (1) together.  Predetermined portions of the edges (2) are provided with a glue which is present on the edges (2) of the surface elements (1) in a passive dry form and which may be activated by applying a liquid. The surface elements (1) are joined to each other by use of the joining means wherein a unit of a plurality of surface elements (1) is formed.
Patent CA-2463406-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for roughing edges of concrete casted blocks
Inventor: MODESTI NATALINO
IPC: B28D1/28
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: An apparatus for roughing edges of solid concrete casted blocks that includes a block support conveyor for supporting and conveying a series of blocks and at least one roughing device disposed .at a given distance from a block to be roughened; the device includes at least one impacting arm having a first end connected to a drive shaft having an axis and a second end connected to an impacting element; the shaft is connected to a drive element allowing the shaft to define an arcuate reciprocating motion causing the impacting element to impact the block and to crumble concrete from an edge of the block. The arm impacts the edge at an angle of about 45°  relative to the axis of the drive shaft.
Patent CA-2466082-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-microbial composition comprising a metal ion chelating agent
Inventor: TAYLOR RUSSELL
IPC: A61K47/38
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions suitable for use as topical pharmaceutical compositions for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of a superficial microbial species infection, and/or as anti-microbial cleansing compositions for use in the sanitary cleaning of animate or inanimate surfaces. The pharmaceutical compositions comprise a physiologically acceptable metal ion chelating agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor, in which composition said metal ion chelating agent has a metal ion chelating capacity for metal ions on which said microbial species is dependent for viability. The cleansing compositions comprise: a cleaning composition wherein is provided a metal ion chelating agent and in which composition said metal ion chelating agent has a metal ion chelating capacity for metal ions on which a microbial species is dependent for viability.
Patent CA-2468757-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for folding flexible intraocular implants
Inventor: JEANNIN LIONEL
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for folding intraocular implants with flexib le optics. Said device comprises two folding elements (10) opposite each other whereof the ends are mutually linked by deformable means (16, 18, 20, 22). Each folding element comprises a body (14) and a jaw (24) projecting outside said body, an elastically deformable support (36) projecting outside said bo dy along the direction bringing them closer, a positioning pin (38) projecting outside said second end of the support perpendicular to said support and facing upwards to co-operate, at rest, with the periphery of the optical par t of the implant and an extension (30) projecting outside said body including a ramp (34) adapted to co-operate with the support of the other folding elemen t when the two folding elements are brought closer together to lower said pin.
Patent CA-2470885-A1 (CA)
Title: Trimerisation and oligomerisation of olefins using a chromium based catalyst
Inventor: HESS FIONA MILLICENT
IPC: C07C2/32
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: The invention provides a mixed heteroatomic ligand for an oligomerisation of olefins catalyst, which ligand includes at least three heteroatoms, of which at least one heteroatom is sulfur and at least 2 heteroatoms are not the same.The invention also provides a multidentate mixed heteroatomic ligand for an oligomerisation of olefins catalyst, which ligand includes at least three heteroatoms of which at least one is a sulfur atom. The ligand may also contain, in addition to sulfur, at least one nitrogen or phosphorous heteroatom.
Patent CA-2473353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLUEBER KATHLEEN M
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: An isolated human olfactory stem cell can be prepared by culturing human tissue from olfactory neuroepithelium to form neurospheres.
Patent CA-2475198-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORETTO MAURIZIO
IPC: G01N27/06
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A method of determination of the conditions of exhaustion of a filtering cartridge for filtering carafes (1) with replaceable cartridges (8) is described, in which an initial identification of impedance of the water to be filtered is provided for in order to consequently calculate an important parameter for definition of the efficient lifespan on the filtering cartridge (8) .  Furthermore a carafe operating in compliance with such method is also described.
Patent CA-2475494-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAU KIM K
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A golf bag includes a body that defines a generally tubular compartment for containing golf clubs. A throat structure defines an open top end of the compartment, and a bottom assembly defines a closed bottom end of the compartment. An elongated stay is located inside the body. The stay has an upper end engaged with the throat structure and a lower end disposed in a pocket formed between the bottom assembly and the body. An openable and closable access port is located in the body between the throat structure and the bottom assembly to provide access through the body to the compartment, the stay and the pocket. In the preferred embodiment, the access port is comprised of a zipper closure extending longitudinally in the body. The access port is opened by opening the zipper closure and closed by closing the zipper closure.
Patent CA-2477513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUMAR VIRARAGHAVAN S
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A proportional solenoid-driven valve control assembly contains a moveable, magnetic armature (222) adjacent to a fixed pole piece (306), providing flui d leakage containment, and having no non-magnetic element for alignment, suppo rt or magnetic flux path control. A valve unit (200) coupled with the armature contains a fluid cavity in fluid communication with a fluid inlet port (204) and a fluid exit port (206). The valve is closed by a poppet (220) coupled with the armature (222). To compensate for fluid pressures exerted against t he poppet, a flow restriction is provided between an armature cavity (256) and the fluid cavity. Also, a bore (223) is formed through the armature to provi de fluid communication between the fluid exit port and the armature cavity. Thi s serves to balance fluid pressures at the fluid inlet and exit ports applied to the opposite sides of the fluid flow restriction.
Patent CA-2478316-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUBLER SCOTT A
IPC: B01D46/04
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A filter apparatus for use with a fluid bed processor includes a movable filter bundle (23) that can be selectively moved within a fluid bed chamber (10). The movable filter bundle (23) includes one or more filters (29) attached to corresponding filter mounts (44) on a support structure (40). The moveable filter bundle (23) may also include an index rod (46) that rotationally secures the moveable filter bundle (23) when in a first position (24). A support assembly (28) can be used to connect the moveable filter bundle (23) to the fluid bed chamber (10). In the first position (24) air is filtered through the filters (29) in the process operation of the filters apparatus. In a second position (26) individual filters (29) on the moveable filter bundle (23) can be easily inspected, serviced, and/or replaced.
Patent CA-2478427-A1 (CA)
Title: Side impact airbag disable switch
Inventor: RILEY JON THEODORE
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A switch (60) is provided for disabling an airbag assembly (20) in an automotive vehicle when a sun visor (30) in the vehicle is positioned within a defined deployment area of the airbag assembly. The sun visor is movable in and out of the deployment area during regular use. A switch is adapted for signaling the presence or absence of the sun visor in the deployment area, and accordingly disables or enables the airbag assembly, respectively.
Patent CA-2481708-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of primary amines
Inventor: ROUSSEL CHRISTIAN
IPC: C07C217/40
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: Process for the preparation of primary amines of formula (I): on enclosed where R3 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl group, by reaction of a triazolium salt of formula (II): (formula see on enclosed paper version) where R1 and R2 represent hydrogen or an alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group, R4 represents an alkyl or aralkyl group or a residue of an organic polymer functionalized by an alkylating group, and A- represents a halogen, alkylsulphonate, arylsulphonate, alkyl sulphate, hydrogensulphate, hemisulphate, perchlorate or hydroxide, with a hydride, in order to obtain an amine of formula (I), which is isolated, if desired, and intermediates.
Patent CA-2485163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACKMAN RICHARD J
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A device designed to sense and indicate the status - locked, unlocked open closed of a or latch operated by rotating by rotating a lever or knob, specifically a deadbolt or nightlatch, but used as retrofit (but not restricted to that) to an already manufactured and installed locked or latch, consists consist of an electric battery power source, tilt sensor switch and signalling circuit. Proper installation of the device on the lock or latch actuator with same in the locked or closed position, the signalling circuit is open and not active. The position sensor incorporated in the device will sense the change of status to unlocked or open by monitoring the position of said actuator and activate the indicator circuit, thus signalling interested humans visually , audibly and or electronically that a lock or latch is unlocked or open.
Patent CA-2486222-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCMICHAEL DONALD J
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for inserting or placing the low profile catheter or system in a patient. The apparatus of the present invention is designed such that it may be used both as an original device as well as a replacement device. The device is also capable of being placed or inserted in a patient in a variety of ways, including, for example, those which are highly invasive, such as those placements or insertions which occur during a surgical procedure, as well as those procedures which are minimally invasive and/or those which produce or result in little or no blood loss and which may or may not require a surgeon to perform. The present invention is intended to cover all such procedures as discussed herein.
Patent CA-2490138-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUR DANIEL
IPC: C07D/
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouveaux dérivés de tétrahydropyridine, des composés associés et leur utilisation comme substances actives dans la préparation de compositions pharmaceutiques. La présente invention porte également sur des domaines associés comprenant des procédés de préparation de ces composés, des compositions pharmaceutiques contenant un ou plusieurs de ces composés et, en particulier, leur utilisation en tant qu'inhibiteurs de rénine.
Patent CA-2490928-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid loss additives and methods
Inventor: JONES ALAN L
IPC: C04B24/38
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: Nonionic derivatized starch of varying degrees of substitution may be used as a fluid loss additive for well bore cementing operations. A well bore cementing composition may include a cement and a nonionic derivatized starch, the nonionic derivatized starch in a concentration in the cement to provide a fluid loss of less than 200cc/30min. A method for cementing subterranean zones penetrated by a well bore may include: providing a cement slurry including mix water, hydraulic cement and a nonionic derivatized starch as an additive for fluid loss control in well cementing applications; pumping the cement slurry into a well; and holding the cement slurry in place until it sets.
Patent CA-2491976-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MENDYK PATRICK
IPC: F41G1/387
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: This invention relates to a one-piece lightweight, compact, low profile adjustable scope mount for mounting a sighting scope on a lateral side surface of an archery bow. The mount includes a dovetail sight mounting rail which projects perpendicular away from the bow and includes a plurality of spaced apart scope receiving channels therein. The mount is detachably swingably mounted on the bow and allows the user to adjust the adjustable mounting plate either vertically and/or horizontally. The adjustable scope mount is unitary in construction and extends a very short distance away from the inside riser of the bow whereby making it virtually impossible to inadvertently move the plate. The adjustment of fasteners is all that is required to make vertical and/or horizontal adjustments.
Patent CA-2496671-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOSEY DARRYL K
IPC: C02F11/02
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'eaux usées contenant des matières solides en suspension. Le procédé comporte l'étape consistant à ajouter aux eaux usées une matière de traitement en quantité suffisante pour accroître au moins une des valeurs suivantes : (a) vitesse de sédimentation des matières solides, (b) densité apparente des matières solides et (c) aptitude au filtrage des matières solides. La matière de traitement est sélectionnée dans le groupe constitué par (1) un résidu de raffinage de bauxite appelé boue rouge, et (2) de la boue rouge qui a été au moins partiellement mise à réagir avec des ions calcium et/ou magnésium de manière à présenter un pH de réaction inférieur à 10,5 lorsqu'elle est mélangée à cinq fois son poids en eau. L'invention se réfère de plus à des procédés permettant de réduire dans les eaux usées la concentration d'espèces chimiques contenant du phosphore dissous, afin de réduire l'odeur des matières dégageant des odeurs en raison de la présence d'une ou de plusieurs matières contenant du soufre, et de réduire aussi la tendance des eaux usées à former des odeurs ; et à un procédé de compostage.
Patent CA-2497741-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated tanker unloading system
Inventor: HYNICK ANDREW T
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: An automated tanker unloading system (10) has a plurality of electronically controlled valves (28) to control gas pressure within a tanker trailer (16) and to control the delivery of product. A plurality of electronic gas pressure transducers (40) sense internal gas pressure within individual hoppers (18) of the trailer and sense internal gas pressures within a hot hose (14) and a product hose (24) and convert the sensed gas pressure into an electronic signal. A plurality of pressure carrying pipes (42) transmit positive and negative pressures between the valves and the hoppers and the product hoses and the hot hose. A processor (44) is programmed to analyze electronically inputted data from the transducers and to then send signals to control the valve functions.
Patent CA-2503260-A1 (CA)
Title: Birth monitoring system for piglets
Inventor: MARJOLLAINE HENRY
IPC: G01P13/00
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: The number of piglets dying at birth is reduced by providing a motion or weight sensor in a farrowing crate at the piglet arse thereof so that, when the sow is expected to give birth, the motion sensor is located in the crate at a location to detect motion of one or more piglets after birth and, on detection of motion of the one or more piglets, causing the motion sensor to wirelessly communicate a signal to a pager carried by an operator indicating to the operator that birth of piglets is in progress.
Patent CA-2503385-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIKITAEV ABDULAKH K
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A capsule for oral delivery of a composition comprises 60 % to 95 % by weight of gum arabic and to the remainder a water-soluble polymer, a hydrocolloid and a plasticizer. The proportion of gum arabic is preferably 70 % to 90% by weight of all components. The water-soluble polymer is preferably a hydroxypropylmethylcellulose or carboxymethylcellulose or alginetes. The hydrocolloid is preferably a carrageenan or agar gum or galactomannan or a mixture thereof. The capsule may be is containing medicinal or pharmaceutical agents as fill material. The capsule has good mechanical strength and low brittleness. The presence of gum arabic in a solution raises the solubility of other film-forming polymers.
Patent CA-2505759-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SATRAN AMIR
IPC: B23C5/20
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a cutting insert an indexable cutting insert (10), for use in a cutting tool (46) for milling operations. The cutting insert (10) is generally rhomboidal in shape having a peripheral side surface (14) extending between and perpendicular to the two opposing end surfaces (12). A cutting edge section is associated with each end surface (12) and comprises first (32) and second (34) cutting edges merging at a corner cutting edge (36). The two first cutting edges (32,34) associated with each end surface, form a non-zero first angle with respect to a median plane (m) of the cutting insert (10). The peripheral side surface (12) comprises four generally flat major side surfaces (26), two diametrically opposing radiused corner side surfaces (28), and two diametrically opposing generally flat minor side surfaces (30). Each end surface is provided with a flat end region (24). The flat end regions are parallel and form axially outermost protruding regions of the cutting insert (10).
Patent CA-2509400-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANDELBOIM OFER
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions useful in therapies involving the selective destruction of tumor cells in vivo. In particular, this invention relates to a conjugate which comprises a target recognition segment and an active cytotoxic segment. The target recognition segment comprises a receptor specific to NK cells, wherein the receptor binds to a cellular ligand expressed on the surface of a tumor cell, and the active segment comprises an agent capable of exerting a cytotoxic effect on the tumor cell. The target recognition segment derived form the natural killer receptor NKp30 has been found to be particularly effective in vivo.
Patent CA-2509718-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILES MARTIN
IPC: F24C15/30
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: The invention provides an insert assembly to convert an existing fireplace hearth into a gas burning fireplace and a method for installing the insert assembly while conveying the appearance of a wood burning fireplace. The insert assembly comprises legs removably attachable to the base of the firebox for allowing the insert to be installed higher into the hearth. The inner walls of the firebox are coloured so as to camouflage the structure of the assembly in the hearth and a decorative fender mimics a wood burning grill. Where the insert includes a heat exchanger, a guide plate is provided at the top of the insert to ensure that air exiting the heat exchange outlet at the top of the insert is directed into the room.
Patent CA-2509742-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for determining aircraft hard landing events from inertial and aircraft reference frame data
Inventor: SCHMIDT R KYLE
IPC: B64D45/04
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: This invention allows for the precise determination of an aircraft's landing conditions and whether an aircraft has experienced a hard landing that exceeds the allowable design loads of the aircraft's landing gear. The system comprises a computer that measures signals from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) at high data rates (e.g. 100 Hz) and also records signals from the aircraft avionics data bus. The computer compares the output from the inertial measurement unit's accelerometers against at least one predetermined threshold parameter to determine whether the aircraft's three dimensional landing deceleration is safely within the design allowances or other regulatory limitations, or whether the landing event needs further investigation.
Patent CA-2510664-A1 (CA)
Title: Anthracycline-antibody conjugates
Inventor: GRIFFITHS GARY L
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic conjugates with the ability to target various antigens. The conjugates contain a targeting antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof and an anthracycline chemotherapeutic drug. The targeting antibody and the chemotherapeutic drug are linked via a linker comprising a hydrazide moiety.