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Patent CA-2687711-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TACK ROBERT DRYDEN
IPC: C10L10/14
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: A method of improving the low temperature properties of an oil comprising fatty acid alkyl esters derived from plant or animal materials, wherein at least 5% by weight of the fatty acid alkyl esters are derived from C16 - C22 saturated fatty acids. The method comprising reacting at least a portion of the oil with a polyalkylene polyamine or an imidazoline compound carrying both a poly-alkylene imine substituent and at least one primary amine group.
Patent CA-2689387-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASSENGALE ROGER
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of a substance to an anatomical region in a body can include a catheter comprising a catheter body, and one or more electrically conductive elements supported by the catheter body and in electrical communication with one or more sources of electrical stimulus. The catheter body can comprise a lumen therein, a substantially closed distal end, and an infusion section configured to permit fluid to pass through the catheter body and that can have a length that is less than or equal to the length of the catheter body. In some embodiments, the apparatus can comprise a coiled member positioned within the lumen of the catheter body. The coiled member can comprise adjacent coils and can permit the uniform flow of the substance through one or more holes formed in the catheter body.
Patent CA-2690747-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GULLICK GEORGE J
IPC: B65B51/04
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: Packaging materials comprising a sealant film having at least a skin layer comprising LDPE, a core layer comprising LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, or a blend of any two or all three of these, and a sealant layer comprising EVA copolymer are disclosed. At least one of the layers additionally comprises a stiffening agent such as calcium carbonate. The packaging material is especially useful in applications where good pouch formation and sealing characteristics are needed, such as in the packaging of process cheese products (e.g., loaf).
Patent CA-2693005-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for a feed into a gasifier utilizing a slurry
Inventor: RUSSELL STEVEN CRAIG
IPC: C10J3/30
Filed: 2010-02-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a feed system (12) for a gasifier (10) including a grinding mechanism (30) capable of grinding a feedstock into particles of desired particle sizes.  The particle sizes include solids particles larger than a first threshold size and raw fines particles smaller than a second threshold size. At least one solids separation device is capable of separating the solids particles from the fines particles and at least one solids conduit (38) conveys the solids particles to a gasification plant (16) while the fines particles are also conveyed to the gasification plant (16). Further disclosed is a method for feeding stock into a gasifier (10) including conveying a feedstock into a grinding mechanism (30) and grinding the feedstock into particles of desired sizes.  Solids particles larger than a first threshold size are separated from fines particles smaller than a second threshold size and the solids particles and the fines particles are conveyed toward the gasification plant (16).
Patent CA-2694246-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIEBEL DRAGAN
IPC: C08L83/16
Filed: 2008-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to use of a moulding, moulded from a composition encompassing (A) a thermoplastic, and a coating provided thereon, moulded from a composition encompassing a component (B) which has been selected from a polysilazane of the formula (- SiR'R"-NR"'-)n, where either R', R" and R"' = -H or R' and R"' = -H; and R" =  -methyl, as articles with low hydrogen permeation, where the permeation coefficient of the article with respect to hydrogen gas at from 25 to 30°C is preferably smaller than 10 cm3 mm/ m2 d atm, measured in accordance with DIN 53380-3 and ASTM D 3985, and their microhardness is greater than 150 N/mm2 to DIN EN ISO 14577. The invention further relates to articles with low hydrogen permeation encompassing a moulding moulded from a composition encompassing (A) a thermoplastic, and a coating provided thereon, moulded from a composition encompassing a component (B) which has been selected from a polysilazane of the formula (- SiR'R"-NR"'-)n, where either R', R" and R"' = -H or R' and R"' = -H; and R" = -methyl
Patent CA-2694864-A1 (CA)
Title: Ball valve sealing ring
Inventor: HUBACEK MIROSLAV
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2010-03-23
Abstract: A ball valve sealing ring is provided for sealing between a ball valve member a valve body. The sealing ring may comprise a ring body having a ball valve member- contacting surface and one or more valve body-contacting shoulders for contacting the valve seat. The sealing ring may comprise a resilient ring core for providing bending resistance. The resilient ring core may be at least partially conical and may have a curved cross- section with a convex side oriented towards the member-contacting surface. The cross section may be of a geometry corresponding to the outer contour of the ring body or shoulders and may have ends bent towards the member-contacting surface. The ring core may also have a plurality of apertures spaced about its circumference. The sealing ring may be elastically deflected upon contact with the valve member. Also provided is a ball valve seating arrangement comprising the aforementioned sealing ring.
Patent CA-2695432-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUNN JEFFREY MATTHEW TITCHENER
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A dedicated computer power saving device for a computer, the computer configured to enter one of at least two software controlled standby states, the device comprising a connection for connecting the device to the computer, and a dedicated user input configured to provide an input command to the computer upon operation, the input command configured to instruct the running of a program accessible by the computer, which program sets a default standby state of the computer to a desired standby state at least when the default standby state is different to the desired standby state, and issues a command to the computer to enter the default standby state.
Patent CA-2697246-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VENNEMANN MATTHIAS
IPC: A61K31/4188
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings indicated in the description, are effective Eg5-inhibiting compounds with anti-proliferative and/or apoptosis inducing activity.
Patent CA-2697616-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KHERROUBI JOSSELIN
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: A method for identifying geological features in an image of an underground formation surrounding a borehole. The method comprising: analysing the image properties to identify image regions and defining segments based on the identified image regions. Then identifying segments corresponding to a group relating to a geological feature and analysing the segments of the group to classify the feature as one of a pre-determined type.
Patent CA-2700238-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MI ZHIBAO
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for individualizing chemotherapy, and particularly methods for individualizing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The present invention provides methods for predicting a cancer patient's response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy, including assessing the probability of a positive response upon treatment with candidate agents prior to surgery. In various aspects, the invention involves culturing a monolayer of malignant cells from an explant of a patient's biopsy specimen, such as a transcutaneous biopsy-sized specimen, and testing the malignant cells for resistance or sensitivity to one or a plurality of candidate agents for neoadjuvant therapy. In other aspects, the invention provides methods for accurately scoring and interpreting such assays, and discloses in vitro chemoresponse results that are predictive of a patient's pathological complete response (pCR) upon receiving the corresponding treatment regimen.
Patent CA-2701355-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LI JUN
IPC: A61K31/437
Filed: 2008-09-19
Abstract: Novel compounds are provided which are 11 -beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors. 11 -beta-hy-droxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitor therapy. These novel compounds of formula I: or stereoisomers or pharma-ceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, Q, X, Y, R3, R3a, and R3b are defined herein.
Patent CA-2702000-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif pour l'administration de cellules et procede de therapie cellulaire utilisant ledit dispositif
Inventor: GOGLY BRUNO
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2008-10-09
Abstract: La présente invention porte sur un dispositif pour une thérapie cellulaire, ledit dispositif étant mis au point pour être appliqué sur un tissu vivant et ayant au moins une première paroi étanche, de préférence biocompatible, mise au point pour former une cavité entre ladite paroi et ledit tissu, et comprenant en outre des moyens pour alimenter une substance de guérison dans ladite cavité.
Patent CA-2703166-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIONNE LUC
IPC: F02K1/04
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: An auxiliary power unit (APU) assembly housed within a compartment of an aircraft including a compressor portion, a gas exhaust end, and an exhaust eductor in communication with the exhaust end of the APU. The eductor includes a nozzle disposed downstream of and in fluid communication with the APU exhaust end for receiving a gas exhaust flow from the APU in use. A mixing member in fluid communication with the nozzle and a source of secondary air is adapted to introduce secondary air into the gas exhaust flow. A bleed nozzle is in fluid communication with the APU compressor portion and the nozzle, and is adapted to introduce pressurized air from the compressor portion into the exhaust flow. The bleed nozzle introduces pressurized air into the nozzle at a position upstream of where the mixing member introduces secondary air into the nozzle.
Patent CA-2706210-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FELDER HUGO
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to key switches (15) for drive devices having key recognition means (30) for recognizing a key (13) having key bit (13.1) and having a key receptacle for inserting the key bit (13.1). The key recognition means (30) operate without contact and have corresponding scanning means (32) for scanning at least part of the key bit (13.1). The scanning means (32) deliver actual values of a key (13). Storage means (31) are provided in order to store comparison values of a key (13) in an initialization phase. An electronic comparator (33) is provided, which compares actual values to comparison values and causes a release if the actual values and comparison values agree.
Patent CA-2708194-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STIESDAL HENRIK
IPC: F03D1/00
Filed: 2010-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement and a method to control the yawing of a wind turbine. The wind-turbine shows a nacelle and a hub. The nacelle is mounted rotatable around a first axis by an adjustable yaw-angle. The hub is connected with the nacelle and the hub is mounted rotatable around a rotational axis. The rotational axis is inclined by a certain angle to the first axis. The hub carries at least one blade, which rotates around the rotational axis due to an incoming wind. The rotating blade defines a rotor-plane, which is perpendicular to the rotational-axis. The wind-turbine comprises a channel with at least one opening, while the opening is located at a predefined distance to the rotor-plane.    The opening is arranged in a way, that at least one component of the incoming wind is guided through the opening and into the channel as an air-flow. The channel comprises a measuring-device, which is arranged to measure the air-flow through the channel. The measuring-device is connected with a controller, which is arranged to use the measured air-flow to detect an yaw-angle-error between the direction of the incoming wind and the rotational axis, while the yaw-angle-error is used to adjust the yaw-angle of the nacelle.
Patent CA-2709944-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NUSSBAUM LAWRENCE EDWARD
IPC: G06F21/20
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for securing data distributed by a first user to at least one recipient user, comprising the steps of; responding to a request from the first user to encrypt the data with a key; and recording the location of the key in a database, wherein on the database receiving a request from the at least one recipient user for authorization, providing the key to the at least one recipient user upon authorization.
Patent CA-2710174-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COMPAGNONE NATHALIE
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2008-09-10
Abstract: The present invention provides an in vitro method to predict the effect of an exogenous element on an animal or human organism. This method is based on the analysis of variations of an organelle behaviour represented by at least two characteristics in isolated cells induced by the contact with the exogenous element and the determination of the cluster membership of the exogenous element which is representative of the effect of said element.  Analyzed characteristics are selected from the group consisting of the motility, the morphology, the relationship with the cell cytoskeleton and the membrane permeability of said organelle.  This method may be used to predict the efficacy or the toxicity of an element, such as a drug.
Patent CA-2711681-A1 (CA)
Title: Real-time filtration apparatus and associated methods
Inventor: JAMISON DALE E
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2009-02-25
Abstract: A fluid testing apparatus and associated method include a testing chamber, a filter storage device and a filter transfer mechanism. The testing chamber has a sample volume, a filtrate collection reservoir, an opening between the sample volume and the filtrate collection reservoir, and at least one port into the sample volume. The filter transfer mechanism positions at least one filter in the opening. The opening is closed and a sample fluid, introduced into the port, at least partially fills the sample volume.  The sample volume is pressurized and a filtrate of the sample fluid flows from the sample volume, through the filter into the filtrate collection reservoir. The volume of filtrate passing into the filtrate collection reservoir is measured and the sample fluid from sample volume is discharged. The filtrate is discharged from the filtrate collection reservoir, and the filter transfer mechanism removes the filter.
Patent CA-2715738-A1 (CA)
Title: Ensemble moteur pour aeronef comprenant des attaches moteur deportees vers le bas sur le carter de soufflante
Inventor: JOURNADE FREDERIC
IPC: F02C7/20
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: L' invention se rapporte à un ensemble moteur pour aéronef comprenant des moyens d'accrochage d'un turboréacteur (2) sur une structure rigide de mât d'accrochage, ces moyens comportant une première, seconde et troisième attaches moteur avant (6a, 6b, 8) de reprise des efforts de poussée rapportées sur le carter de soufflante (12), et agencées de sorte que la troisième attache (8) passe par un premier plan diamétral (P1) du turboréacteur, les première et seconde attaches (6a, 6b) étant disposées de part et d'autre de ce premier plan (P1). Selon l'invention, les attaches (6a, 6b) sont rapportées sur le carter de soufflante (12) respectivement en deux points (6'a, 6'b) situés au-delà d'un second plan diamétral (P2) du turboréacteur orthogonal au premier plan (P1), par rapport à la troisième attache (8).
Patent CA-2720951-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REYNOLDS MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: Methods of generating subsurface heat for treatment of a hydrocarbon containing formation are described herein.  Methods include providing steam to at least a portion of a hydrocarbon containing formation from a plurality of locations in a wellbore. The steam is hotter than a temperature of the portion. The steam is heated in the wellbore by combusting a stream comprising hydrogen sulfide in the wellbore. Heat from the combustion transfers to the steam. The steam provided the portion at a first location in the wellbore is hotter than steam provided at a second location in the wellbore along the length of the wellbore, where the first location is further from a surface of the formation than the second location along the length of the wellbore.
Patent CA-2725533-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FABING DANIEL
IPC: B60C11/16
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: Tyre (10) for driving on ice, comprising: a tread (20) having a rolling surface configured to come into contact with the ground when the tyre is rolling along; at least one stud (30) having a longitudinal axis (A-A), a part of the stud projecting from the rolling surface, the intersection between the stud and the plane tangential to the portion of the rolling surface around the stud forming a contour C, that part of the stud that projects from the rolling surface having a minimum cross section Sm, Sm corresponding to the smallest cross section of the said part in any plane containing the radial direction that passes through the point of intersection between the longitudinal axis of the stud and the plane tangential to the portion of the rolling surface around the stud;  at least one recess (200) in the tread forming, on the rolling surface, a contour G, the recess being associated with the stud in that the minimum distance D between the contours C and G is less than or equal to 1 cm; in which, for each stud, the sum of the volumes Vn of the recesses associated with the stud, expressed in mm3, is greater than or equal to the product of the minimum cross section Sm of that part of the stud that projects from the tread, expressed in mm2, multiplied by a length of 50 mm.
Patent CA-2726002-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SELIC LOVRO
IPC: A61K31/397
Filed: 2009-05-26
Abstract: The present invention describes a process for producing ezetimibe (EZT) from a protected compound, including a step of deprotecting the 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl) protection group by catalytic hydrogenation, wherein the catalyst is used in an amount of 0.7 wt.-% or lower, relative to the weight of the compound used for the deprotection reaction. After carrying out a step of deprotection reaction, the process preferably comprises: (a) the reaction product is dissolved or extracted in ethyl acetate, and (b) the ethyl acetate solution is washed with an aqueous salt solution. The invention further describes a process for obtaining pure EZT, wherein raw EZT is dissolved in a solvent at a concentration of lower than 0.1 g/ml, and a crystallization step is carried out from this solution. These measures, respectively alone and particularly in combination contribute to attain ezetimibe (EZT) free of critical impurities described herein, and thus to use exceptionally pure ezetimibe (EZT) to be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient.
Patent CA-2726200-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THEMIG DANIEL JON
IPC: E21B33/124
Filed: 2009-06-01
Abstract: A cementing sub for wellbore annulus cementing that allows certain regions of the wellbore annulus to be cemented while other regions are left open for perforating, activation or controllable ported access. The cementing sub may include a tubular body including a first end, an opposite end and a wall defined between an inner bore extending from the first end to the opposite end and an outer surface; a port through the wall of the tubular body providing communication between the inner bore and the outer surface, the port including an openable closure; a conduit along the wall of the tubular extending from an inlet adjacent the first end and an outlet adjacent the opposite end, the inlet and outlet opening to the outer surface and being isolated from communication with the inner bore; a first annular packer encircling the tubular body and positioned between the port and the inlet;  and a second annular packer encircling the tubular body and positioned between the port and the outlet.
Patent CA-2726272-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARHAM MICHAEL
IPC: A62B9/00
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: A method for determining at least one of an effluent concentration profile, a breakthrough time and a filter cartridge recommendation includes receiving at least one input parameter, determining at least one of the effluent concentration profile, the breakthrough time and the filter cartridge recommendation based on the input parameter, and graphically displaying at least one of the effluent concentration profile, the breakthrough time, and the filter cartridge recommendation. The effluent concentration profile includes a plot of a concentration of a chemical species over a period of time. The breakthrough time includes a time at which a predetermined concentration of the chemical species passes through a filter cartridge.
Patent CA-2726527-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NALAGATLA ANIL K
IPC: A61B17/064
Filed: 2009-06-11
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method for performing a surgical stapling procedure by providing a stapler comprising a handle and a staple cartridge with an opposing anvil. The staple cartridge contains a plurality of surgical staples. The stapler also has an actuator module for deploying staples, wherein the actuator has a longitudinally movable member for sequentially ejecting staples towards the anvil. The method involves operating the actuator module so as to eject the plurality of staples, and removing the actuator module from the body and discarding the actuator module. The method also involves sterilizing the body.
Patent CA-2731683-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VESTERGAARD JORN EILER
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A method for coating of a hearing aid said method comprising the deposition of an adhesion layer that does not develop corrosive reaction products. The method comprises applying an organometallic compound to the surface of the hearing aid component using vapour phase deposition, inducing a reaction to convert it to a metal oxide, then applying a silane molecule to the surface, and inducing a reaction between the applied silane molecule and the metal oxide. The invention also relates to a hearing aid comprising a component for a hearing aid provided with a hydrophobic coating comprising a layer of aluminium oxide, and a coating for a hearing aid component. The coating is produced in a system (701) for vapour phase deposition of precursors.
Patent CA-2732001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRANT JAMES C
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 2009-02-19
Abstract: A tooth implant assembly has a base plate, a base attachment fastener a collar a crown attachment fastener, cylindrical insert, and a tooth crown. The base plate has a central opening and a coronal surface. The base attachment fastener is adapted for insertion into and engagement with the central opening in the base plate. The base attachment fastener also has a head with a central bore extending longitudinally into the head. The collar has a longitudinal opening with coronal and apical edges. The collar is disposed on the coronal surface of the base plate. The crown attachment fastener has a threaded distal end adapted for threaded engagement with the central bore of the base attachment fastener.  The cylindrical insert is disposed within the collar and supported by the coronal edge of the collar. The insert has a longitudinal channel formed therein for carrying the crown attachment fastener.    The tooth crown is supported by and attached to the collar.