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Patent CA-2665871-A1 (CA)
Title: Method, system, and computer program for providing a loyalty engine for automated cause management
Inventor: YAMAMOTO TIMOTHY MAKOTO
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2009-05-12
Abstract: The present invention is a method, system and computer program for providing a loyalty engine for automated cause marketing. A charity may link merchants and sponsors to a loyalty system accessible via the Internet and members may register with the loyalty system. Merchants may utilize a loyalty engine of the loyalty system to create a customized loyalty program defined by a plurality of merchant defined rules for administering their loyalty program. The merchant defined rules may instruct the loyalty engine as to the level of donations associated with one or more transactions of a member of the loyalty program. The loyalty system may also include a reporting facility, whereby merchants may track transactions with members.
Patent CA-2666898-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPITZER REBECCA HOWLAND
IPC: B31F1/07
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: A ply of cellulosic fibrous structure product having a repeating pattern such that the repeating pattern contains one or more master patterns. A first one or more master pattern has: a first individual embossment having a major axis and a minor axis, a first line segment axis parallel to the major axis of the first individual embossment, and at least one individual embossment adjacent to the first individual embossment.  The individual embossment adjacent to the first individual embossment has a major axis and a minor axis such that the major axis of the individual embossment adjacent to the first individual embossment and the first line segment axis form an angle of from about 0° to about 20°. The master pattern also has a second individual embossment having a major axis and a minor axis, a second line segment axis parallel to the major axis of the second individual embossment, and at least one individual embossment adjacent to the second individual embossment, wherein the individual embossment adjacent to the second individual embossment has a major axis and a minor axis such that the major axis of the individual embossment adjacent to the second individual embossment and the second line segment axis form an angle of from about 0° to about 20°. The first line segment axis and the second line segment axis intersect. The product also has a background pattern having one or more features forming a base pattern. The repeat frequency by which the base pattern is repeated within a certain area is greater than about 1.5 times by which a master pattern is repeated within the same area.
Patent CA-2668052-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VIEHBOECK URS
IPC: H05H11/00
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: The invention relates to lead shielding (1) for a betatron (2) in an X-ray generator, consisting of at least four shielding parts (7, 8, 9, 10) of which two (7, 8) are semi-cylindrical and provided with recesses (11, 12) in the envelope surfaces thereof. The semi-cylindrical shielding parts (7, 8) are arranged in corresponding recesses of the remaining shielding parts (9, 19), by means of the envelope surfaces thereof, such that the recesses (11, 12) in the envelope surfaces form air channels between the semi-cylindrical shielding parts (7, 8) and the remaining shielding parts (9, 10).
Patent CA-2669810-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIGNANI SERGE
IPC: C07D413/02
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2-amino-thiazoline derivatives of formula (II): in which either Y is a methylene (CH<SUB>2</SUB>) and X is chosen from the following groups: O, NH, (C1-C4) N-Alkyl, N-Bn, N-Ph, N-(2-Py), N-(3-Py), N-(4-Py), N-2-pyrimidyl, N-5-pyrimidyl, S, SO, SO<SUB>2</SUB>, CH<SUB>2 </SUB>or CHPh; or Y is a carbonyl (C-O) and X is chosen from the following groups: NH, N-Ph, N-(2-Py), N-(3-Py), N-(4-Py), N-2-pyrimidyl or N-5-pyrimidyl.
Patent CA-2670571-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile leakage detecting device
Inventor: NAGASE MAMORU
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A mobile leakage detecting device (100) according to the present invention is provided for simplifying detecting operations of a leak portion and enhancing operational efficiency, and is characterized by microphones (3) for detecting ultrasonic waves generated at a fluid leak portion, input means (17) for inputting positional information of the leak portion in a searching area detected based on output signals from the microphones, photograph means (21) for photographing the leak portion, display means (19) for indicating the positional information inputted by the input means (17) and photographed image information (62) of the leak portion obtained by the photograph means (21), and data processing means (17) for relating with one another and storing the output data from the microphones (3), positional information inputted by the input means (17) and photographed image information (62) obtained by the photograph means (21) on the same leak portion.
Patent CA-2671835-A1 (CA)
Title: Desalination system
Inventor: HASTINGS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: C02F1/44
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A desalination system comprising at least one water-containing vessel adapted to be immersed into a body of sea water, an inlet at the lower end of the vessel, pump means for removing water from the vessel, valve means for selectively enabling and preventing flow of sea water into the vessel via the inlet under the effect of hydrostatic pressure, and a desalination plant powered by water flowing into the vessel when the valve means is open.
Patent CA-2673484-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AVRAM MICHAL
IPC: A61K38/10
Filed: 2007-12-23
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel therapeutic uses of T-140 analog peptides and compositions comprising same. Specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods useful in cancer therapy.
Patent CA-2673650-A1 (CA)
Title: Balloon catheter with manually operated valve and aspirator
Inventor: KUMAR ANIL B
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A Foley type catheter of the type including an elongated flexible tube and an inflation lumen, the distal end of the tube being provided with a membrane that is inflated into a balloon by fluid passage though the lumen, wherein to retain the distal end interiorly of a bladder, and a drainage eye, wherein to enable the catheter to drain urine therefrom. The proximal end of the tube is provided with a fluid control valve and a fluid pump, each hand operated as desired. The pump is in the form of a squeeze bulb and/or aspirator and adapted to deform to supply and/or withdraw fluid into and from the lumen and selectively inflate/deflate the membrane.
Patent CA-2676198-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENNINGSSON GOERAN
IPC: A01G9/22
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a greenhouse screen or the like which is intended for substantially horizontal application and for thermal stratification of the air space under a greenhouse roof, and which prevents drop formation from condensation. The invention also relates to a method for making this screen. The screen comprises webs of sheeting which are joined together edge to edge (or overlapping) by sewn-in threads in longitudinal and transverse directions which constitute a network on at least one side of the sheeting.
Patent CA-2683661-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EPSTEIN EARL HOWARD
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A method for delivering encoded content comprises extracting a holdback from the encoded content, thereby damaging the encoded content. The damaged encoded content is distributed. The holdback is transmitted to enable reintegration of the holdback with the damaged encoded content thereby to restore the encoded content.
Patent CA-2685317-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUDSON HANK M
IPC: F25J3/02
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: In a recovery of heavier hydrocarbons from liquefied natural gas (LNG), the LNG feed stream is heated to vaporize at least part of it, then supplied to a fractionation column at a mid-column feed position A vapor distillation stream is withdrawn from the fractionation column below the mid-column feed position and directe d in heat exchange relation with the LNG feed stream, cooling the vapor distillation stream as it supplies some of the heating of the LNG feed stream The vapor distillation stream is cooled condense some of it, forming a condensed stream Some of the condensed stream is directed to the fractionation column as its top feed The quantities and temperatures of the feeds to the column maintain the colu mn overhead temperature so that most of the desired components are recovered in the bottom liquid product from the column.
Patent CA-2685776-A1 (CA)
Title: Strain image display systems
Inventor: LINDOP JOEL EDWARD
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A method of displaying strain image data for an imaged object, the method comprising: capturing strain image data defining deformation of said object over an imaged region of said object; processing said strain image data to determine local image quality data, said local image quality data comprising a measure of the qua lity of said strain image data varying over said imaged region; and displaying a representation of said strain image data for said imaged region of said object, using said local image quality data to provide a visual indication of the quality of said displ ayed representation varying over said imaged region or to improve a quality of said displayed representation of said strain image data.
Patent CA-2688516-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CABRERA BARJA GUSTAVO
IPC: C08L67/04
Filed: 2008-09-30
Abstract: The present invention is a formulation for the production of a biodegradable container based on polylactic acid, lignocellulose fibers, lubricating additives, plastifiers, crystallinity modifiers, compatibilizers and functional additives. The lignocellulose fibers can be wood fibers and/or grape marc fibers, with a content that can vary between 0% and 75% of the mixture in weight; the polylactic acid content can vary between 0% and 80% of the mixture in weight; and the content of lubricating additives, plastifiers, crystallinity modifiers, compatibilizers and functional additives can vary between 0% and 10% of the mixture in weight.
Patent CA-2690649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EL-KADRI BARAA
IPC: H04W4/50
Filed: 2010-01-21
Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for provisioning a mobile communication device on a network. In an embodiment, the method comprises: identifying one or more devices on the network to which a notification of an offer of service should be sent;  pushing the notification of an offer of service to the identified devices over the network; if the offer of service is accepted at the device, then initiating a provisioning request from the device to one or more of a carrier, service provider or management authority; and upon authorization of the provisioning request by the management authority, provisioning the service from the service provider.
Patent CA-2691152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JEACOCK ADAM
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: A security device comprises a substrate (1) having a viewing region (2). A  first pattern (3) of a first colour (A) and a second pattern (4) of a second colour (B) are printed on one side of the viewing region (2). A third pattern (5) of the first colour (A) and a fourth pattern (6) of the second colour (B) are printed on the other side of the viewing region (2). The first and second patterns (3,4) on the one side of the viewing region overlap the fourth and third patterns (6,5) respectively on the other side of the viewing region whereby a) when each side of the viewing region is viewed in reflected light, the patterns on that side can be distinguished by at least their colours, and b) when the viewing region is viewed in transmitted light, from either side of the substrate, the viewing region is sufficiently transparent that subtractive colour mixing between the overlapped different colours results in a perceived single resultant colour being visible.
Patent CA-2692669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UTLEY DAVID S
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for the ablation of regions of the digestive tract to achieve hemostasis and to eradicate chronically bleeding lesions as occur with gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE), portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG), radiation proctopathy and colopathy, arteriovenous malformations, and angiodysplasia. Ablation is typically provided in a wide-field manner, and in conjunction with sufficient pressure to achieve coaptive coagulation. Ablation, as provided the invention, starts at the mucosa and penetrates deeper into the gastrointestinal wall in a controlled manner. Ablation control may be exerted by way of electrode design and size, energy density, power density, number of applications, pattern of applications, and pressure. Control may also be provided by a fractional ablation that ablates some tissue within a target region and leaves a portion substantially unaffected. Embodiments of the device include an ablational electrode array that spans 360 degrees and an array that spans an arc of less than 360 degrees.
Patent CA-2693287-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEFANELLI PAOLO
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: An apparatus for containing and transporting precious items comprises at least one holding structure (2) adapted to contain at least one precious item (200), at least one antenna (3) adapted to detect the presence of an electronic identification device (201) associated with the precious item (200), in order to determine the contents of the holding structure (2) and send a signal (S1) representative of same at least on occurrence of a predetermined event, storing means (4) physically associated with the holding structure (2) and operatively associated with the antenna (3) for receiving the signal sent therefrom on occurrence of a first event and store the contents of the holding structure (2) on occurrence of the first event. A processing unit (5) can be connected to the storing means (4) and the antenna (3) to compare the contents of the storing means (4) with a signal (S2) sent by the antenna (3) on occurrence of a second event subsequent in time to the first one.
Patent CA-2697437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CURDY CATHERINE
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination comprising a) a therapeutically effective amount of Aliskiren, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, b) a therapeutically effective amount of Valsartan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination shows an in vitro dissolution of component (a) of 60% or less after 10 minutes and 95% or less after 20 minutes, and a dissolution profile of component (b) of 25 % or more after 30 minutes, and 45% or more after 60 minutes at pH 4.5, said pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination being bioequivalent to a free dose combination of Aliskiren and Valsartan.
Patent CA-2698170-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIEDRICHS NICOLE
IPC: A61P11/06
Filed: 2008-07-23
Abstract: The present application relates to prodrug derivatives of 2-amino-6-({[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1, 3-thiazol-4-yl]methyl}thio)-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile, processes for their preparation, their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and their use for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially of cardiovascular disorders.
Patent CA-2700004-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OPDENAKKER GHISLAIN
IPC: A61K31/765
Filed: 2008-07-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to polyacetal-carboxylic acids, more in particular chlorite-oxidized oxyamylose (COAM) for use as a medicine, more in particular for the treatment or prevention of cancer and auto-immune disorders or relates to the use of polyacetal-carboxylic acids for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention or treatment of cancer or auto-immune disorders. The invention provides also pharmaceutical compositions comprising said polyacetal-carboxylic acids and method of preventing or treating cancer and auto-immune disorders.
Patent CA-2700642-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MESSICK TYSON R
IPC: F04F1/20
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A gas lift valve that is usable with a subterranean well includes a housing, a valve stem and at least one bellows. The housing has a port that is in communication with a first fluid, and the valve stem is responsive to the first fluid to establish a predefined threshold to open the valve. The bellow(s) form a seal between the valve stem and the housing. The bellow(s) are subject to a force that is exerted by the first fluid; and a second fluid contained in the bellow(s) opposes the force that is exerted by the first fluid.
Patent CA-2701232-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BELIK JAROSLAV
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2008-10-09
Abstract: A pipe connection system (200) includes a stationary support frame (202, 204) and a slip control system (300) coupled to the stationary support frame including a slip wedge (302) and at least one actuator (306, 308) coupled between the slip wedge and the stationary support frame, wherein the actuator is operable to move the slip wedge between a retracted position and an extended position in engagement with a downhole tubular string (118). A pipe connection system also includes a stationary support frame (202, 204), a slip control subsystem including a slip wedge moveable between a retracted position and an extended position in engagement with a downhole tubular string, a support frame subsystem (400) movably coupled to the stationary support frame, a stabbing arm subsystem (600) movably coupled to the moveable support frame subsystem, a thread lubricator subsystem (500) movably coupled to the moveable support frame subsystem, and a mud bucket subsystem (700) movably coupled to the moveable support frame subsystem.
Patent CA-2702163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIMATA HIDEAKI
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2008-10-09
Abstract: An image generation method for generating image information of an image C by using an image A and an image B having a bit depth higher than that of image A. Image C having the same bit depth as image B is generated by increasing the bit depth of image A by means of tone mapping; presence or absence of a point in image B  corresponding to each pixel position of image C and the position of the relevant corresponding point are estimated; and to each pixel position in image C for which it is estimated that there is a corresponding point, image information of the corresponding position in image B is assigned. It is possible to generate image information at each pixel position in image C  for which it is estimated in the corresponding point estimation that there is no corresponding point, by using the image information assigned according to an estimation result that there is a corresponding point.
Patent CA-2707731-A1 (CA)
Title: Manually actuated brake system for manually towable vehicle
Inventor: DOERFLINGER DAVID A
IPC: B60T/
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels and a frame comprising a mechanically actuated braking assembly operably coupled with at least one of the wheels and being operable between braking and non-braking conditions, a handle coupled to the braking assembly (30) and being mounted to the frame for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis between first and second positions in each of which the braking assembly is in the braking condition, and an actuating mechanism responsive to movement of the handle from either of the first and second positions for actuating the braking assembly into the non-braking condition.
Patent CA-2708480-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASSMANN LUTZ
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular a fungicidal and/or insecticidal composition, comprising Isotianil (3,4-dichloro-N-(2-cyanophenyl)-5-isothiazolecarboxamide, CAS No 224049-04-1) and and at least one further insecticide of the fiprole group and one further insecticide of the neonicotinoids. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi and/or microorganisms and/or pests of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.
Patent CA-2712172-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAUDAN STEPHANIE
IPC: B64D43/00
Filed: 2010-08-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for system diagnosis of an aircraft comprising:   - means for the monitoring of equipment of the system, the said means emitting messages of observations on the basis of effects produced by equipment, the said apparatus being characterized in that it furthermore comprises: - means for the determination of a set of observations on the basis of the messages of observations arising from the monitoring, of a log of the messages of observations and of a model representing a current state of the system, - means for the determination of indictments on the basis of observations of the set of observations and of a behavioural model of the system, the indictments being logical relations between operating modes of equipment having produced effects, - means for the determination of maintenance operations on the basis of the indictments.
Patent CA-2712375-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MASON DAVID JOHN
IPC: C07K1/34
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A method for extraction and purification of IgY from immune avian egg yolk comprising diluting a mixture of liquid egg yolk and liquid egg white in treated water;  stirring the diluted mixture to obtain an egg mixture; separating the egg mixture into a first water soluble fraction, an unseparated mixture fraction, and a first separated lipophilic fraction;  separating the first water soluble fraction; the unseparated mixture fraction, and the first separated lipophilic fraction; centrifuging the unseparated mixture fraction until it separates into a second water soluble fraction and a second separated lipophilic fraction;  adding the second water soluble fraction to the first water soluble fraction to form a combined water soluble fraction; passing the combined water soluble fraction through an ion exchange adsorption column containing IgY-adsorbent beads to adsorb IgY;  eluting the adsorbed IgY of from the ion exchange adsorption column with an eluting solution to obtain an eluant; filtering the eluant of through a first membrane filtration system to obtain a 4% to 25% IgY concentrate; and drying the IgY concentrate to obtain a 40% to 98% IgY isolate, as well as a food-safe IgY isolate obtained and use of a food-safe IgY  isolate in an edible product.
Patent CA-2712827-A1 (CA)
Title: Accommodative iol with dynamic spherical aberration
Inventor: ANGELOPOULOS ROBERT
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to accommodative intraocular lenses (10, 18) that exhibit a dynamic spherical aberration as a function of accommodative power. By way of example, in one aspect, the present invention provides an intraocular lens (10) having an anterior optical element (12), a posterior optical element (14), and a mechanism (16) for coupling the anterior and posterior elements so as to allow axial movement of those elements relative to one another for providing accommodation when the lens is implanted in a patient's eye. Each of the anterior and the posterior elements includes at least one aspherical surface, where the asphericities of the surfaces are adapted to provide a combined spherical aberration that varies with accommodation.