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Patent CA-2474242-A1 (CA)
Title: Reduction of contaminants in blood and blood products using photosensitizers and peak wavelengths of light
Inventor: HLAVINKA DENNIS J
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for inactivation of pathogens in fluids containing blood products. Preferred methods include the steps of adding an effective, non-toxic amount of a photosensitizer such as riboflavin to the blood product and exposing the fluid to light having a peak wavelength.
Patent CA-2474732-A1 (CA)
Title: Spinal fusion implant having deployable bone engaging projections
Inventor: MICHELSON GARY K
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: An interbody spinal fusion implant (216) for implantation at least in part within and across the generally restored height of a disc space between two adjacent vertebral bodies of a human spine having an external housing (100) and a substantially hollow internal rotatable member (120) having bone engaging projections (132) that are deployable through the housing to penetrably engage the adjacent vertebral bodies.
Patent CA-2475107-A1 (CA)
Title: Conveyor system for slicer apparatus
Inventor: LINDEE SCOTT
IPC: B26D7/32
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A conveying surface (216) for a slicing apparatus (50) that can be moved in two orthogonal directions in a coordinated manner to allow a depositing of slices in a pattern on the conveying surface. The conveying surface can be an endless belt conveyor (130) circulated in the longitudinal direction by a servo-motor (224) via a telescopic drive shaft (270) and shifted in the lateral direction by servo-motor (304) driving a crank arm mechanism (320).
Patent CA-2476083-A1 (CA)
Title: Tanning lamp having grooved periphery
Inventor: LAUDANO JOSPEH D
IPC: H01J61/72
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for exposing a person to ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths which is emitted from a dischar ge lamp (50) having a plurality of grooves (62) formed in its outer periphery along a helical path. The discharge lamp includes, inter alia, an elongated vitreous tube (52), first and second electrode assemblies and a coating on t he interior of the tube. The coating (56) is applied on an interior of the tube along the entire length (L1) for emitting ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths when a voltage is applied across the first and second electrodes . In a first representative embodiment, the plurality of grooves are interconnected and the helical path is continuous. Alternatively, the plurality of grooves can be axially offset and the helical path can be discontinuous.
Patent CA-2476872-A1 (CA)
Title: Disk cartridge
Inventor: YOSHITO SAJI
IPC: G11B11/00
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A disk cartridge includes a lower case having an opening hole, an upper case for accommodating a disk together with the lower case, a shutter for opening and shutting the opening hole, and a close covering member closely contacting a non-information area at an inner circumference of the disk when the shutter is closed and being separated from the non-information area at an inner circumference of the disk when the shutter is open. Thus, when the shutter is closed, intrusion of dust is prevented so that the possibility of the information area of the disk being contaminated is lowered.
Patent CA-2479179-A1 (CA)
Title: A system and method for purchasing goods and services through data network access points over a point of sale network
Inventor: FERGUSON RONALD GENE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A system and method for purchasing pre-paid account cards and replenishing p re- paid accounts for goods and services. The system includes a data source containing data descriptive of a prepaid account. The data source is accessible by a transaction system for responding to user service transactio ns and may be accessible by a fulfillment service provider for providing the goods or services based upon the prepaid account data. The system is accesse d through a variety of service end points comprising point of sale (POS) syste ms.
Patent CA-2479798-A1 (CA)
Title: Decorative, diamond-cut jewelry surface
Inventor: SELIKTAR RONEN
IPC: A44C17/00
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: Jewelry pieces (10), for example, earrings, pendants, rings and the like, made of metal such as gold or silver and the like, with special texturing (12) to improve and enhance the light-reflecting characteristics of the jewelry. The surface texturing is formed by forming a series of grooves (22) by the process of diamond-cutting the surface of the jewelry piece to divide the surface thereof into a plurality of adjacent, four-sided regions (20), each of which is bound by four diamond-cut grooves (22a-22d) and defines a mesa with at least four light-reflecting sloping sides. The mesas are further subdivided by forming a pair of diamond-cut grooves that criss-cross one another, thereby dividing the mesas in the four-sided regions into four sub-mesas, each having at least three sloping light reflecting sides. Preferably, first gemstones (26) are set at the junctures of the four-sided means and second gemstones (28) are set at the center, where the four sub-mesas meet.
Patent CA-2483388-A1 (CA)
Title: Open mold manufacturing process with centralized application station
Inventor: BROWN CHARLES
IPC: B29C70/30
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A mold manufacturing system includes a conveyer circuit upon which a multiple of molds transit a closed loop and repetitively pass through a central booth (26). The system is separated into Zones (1-10)in which a particular mold operation is performed. Each of a multiple of applying operations is performed within the central booth (26) which contains a common exhaust plenum (28).  Application of exceedingly expensive environmental emission control devices is at least partially mitigated. Consolidation of multiple spray operations into a few spray Zones (1, 3, 5, 7) also advantageously simplifies the control of chemical and ambient variables which improves production efficiencies and reduces operator dependency.
Patent CA-2484724-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical formulations
Inventor: LINDNER HANS
IPC: A61K38/095
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: Good bioavailability of desmopressin can be obtained by means of an orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form which provides for a rapid dispersion of the active substance in the oral cavity. Thereby, desmopressin may be absorbed across the sublingual, buccal and/or gingival mucosa, and/or from the gastrointestinal tract for systemic distribution. Preferred dosage forms comprise desmopressin and an open matrix network which is an inert wat er- soluble or water-dispersible carrier material. Desmopressin formulated in th is way is useful for voiding postponement, or the treatment or prevention of incontinence, primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE), nocturia or central diabetes insipidus. A process for the production of the dosage form by subliming solvent from a composition comprising desmopressin and a solution of carrier material is also provided.
Patent CA-2486987-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINSTEDT BRIAN K
IPC: B01F7/00
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: An improved blender jar is provided for an electric blender. The blender includes a base with a motor. The jar includes a body with opposite upper and lower ends.  The lower end has a collar adapted to mount onto the base such that a knife mounted in the lower end of the jar is coupled with the output shaft of the motor for rotation by the motor. The body of the jar has a reduced cross-sectional area portion between the upper and lower ends so as to enhance blending action of materials in the jar. The body also has inwardly extending ribs to enhance blending.
Patent CA-2487313-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for distributed signaling for uplink rate control
Inventor: TOSKALA ANTTI
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A method and associated equipment for use by a first entity (17) of a radio access network (101), such as a node B, in communicating with a UE (18) so as to control an uplink rate used by the UE (18) in communicating with the first entity (17), the method characterized by: a step in which the first entity (17) transmits to the UE (18) a rate control signal (RA) conveying information regarding the uplink rate. The rate control signal may be used to command the UE (18) to adjust the maximum uplink rate in a range or set of uplink rates;  alternatively, it may be used to command the UE (18) to adjust the uplink rate. The rate control signal (RA) may be sent as a response to a rate change request signal (RR) received from the UE (18) by the first entity (17).
Patent CA-2489584-A1 (CA)
Title: Robot for use with orthopaedic inserts
Inventor: MILGROM CHARLES
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A robot-guided system to assist orthopaedic surgeons in performing orthopaed ic surgical procedures on pre-positioned inserts, including for the fixation of bone fractures, and especially for use in long bone distal intramedullary locking procedures. The system provides a mechanical guide for drilling the holes for distal screws in intramedullary nailing surgery. The drill guide i s automatically positioned by the robot relative to the distal locking nail holes, using data derived from only a small number of X-ray fluoroscopic images. The system allows the performance of the locking procedure without trial and error, thus enabling the procedure to be successfully performed by less experienced surgeons, reduces exposure of patient and operating room personnel to radiation, shortens the intra-operative time, and thus reduces post-operative complications.
Patent CA-2491304-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOUGHER JOSEPH A
IPC: A61B5/0402
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'électrocardiographie permettant la réalisation d'électrocardiogrammes sur des animaux évoluant librement. L'invention utilise au moins deux cathéters pour capter les signaux électriques du coeur de l'animal concerné. Ces cathéters, qui sont remplis d'une solution physiologique électroconductrice, sont associés à au moins deux électrodes de test capables de transférer les signaux électriques de l'animal à l'enregistreur électrocardiographique. L'invention permet également la circulation de fluide dans les cathéter vers d'autres appareils tels qu'un organe de commande de dispositifs à prélèvements sanguins et/ou une pompe à perfusion.
Patent CA-2492750-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of lactobacillus to produce exopolysaccharides in food and pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: MORGAN ANDREW JOHN
IPC: A23L29/269
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a method of preparing or treating food products so as to improve their aroma, flavour, mildness, sweetness, consistency, texture, body, mouth feel, firmness, viscosity, gel fracture, wheying off, structure and/or organoleptic properties, nutrition and/or health benefits. In particular, the present invention provides a composition comprising a live micro-organism, an enzyme produced by said mic ro- organism and an exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by the activity of said enzyme.
Patent CA-2493392-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for preparing a beverage
Inventor: DENISART JEAN-PAUL
IPC: E06B3/67
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preparing a beverage, comprising: - a water reservoir (1); - a chamber (5) that is connected to said reservoir for delivering water; - means (17) for filling said chamber with water; - means (16) for emptying water from the chamber; - a compressed gas reservoir (2) with a three-way valve (4) for displacing said means so as to empty the chamber; and - a conduit (14) for conveying the water from the chamber to an extraction head.
Patent CA-2493756-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular device to create a passage through a partition
Inventor: COBIAN PAUL J
IPC: E04G15/06
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A modular device (100) for providing a passage through a partition in a structure. The modular device (100) includes a riser housing (4b) comprising a chamber(10) fluidly coupling a base opening (6) in a base portion (4a) with a distal opening (8) at a distal end (8a) and a shaped cavity housing (102) comprising a shaped cavity (106), a primary opening (120) and a secondary opening (104). A connector assembly (110) releasably coupling the distal opening (8) at the distal end (8a) of the riser housing (4b) to the secondary opening (104) on the shaped cavity housing (102). An intumescent material (26) is preferably located in the chamber (10).
Patent CA-2495335-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated combustion reactors and methods of conducting simultaneous endothermic and exothermic reactions
Inventor: YANG BARRY L
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2003-08-04
Abstract: Integrated Combustion Reactors (ICRs) and methods of making ICRs are describ ed in which combustion chambers (or channels) are in direct thermal contact to reaction chambers for an endothermic reaction. Particular reactor designs ar e also described. Processes of conducting reactions in integrated combustion reactors are described and results presented. Some of these processes are characterized by unexpected and superior results, and/or results that can no t be achieved with any prior art devices.
Patent CA-2498211-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WASZKOWSKI PAUL J
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A trailer ABS diagnostics display system utilizes an output device to communicate specific ABS diagnostics information to a user located within the tractor cab in the form of ON-OFF code data. The system preferably includes wheel velocity sensors, at least one brake pressure modulator, an output device, a user interface which generates a user request signal, and an electronic control unit that is connected to the wheel velocity sensors, the brake pressure modulator, the output device, and the user interface. The electronic control unit generates the ON-OFF code data which is indicative of a diagnostic condition in response to the user request signal. The ON-OFF code data is transmitted to the output device for communication to the user located with the tractor cab.
Patent CA-2498289-A1 (CA)
Title: High-output heating device
Inventor: CYRIS RUDY
IPC: F24B13/02
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: The invention concerns a multiple-fuel heating apparatus characterized in that: the combustion chamber (1) forms the main support structure of the heating apparatus and is made of sheet metal bent and welded (2) so as to be completely sealed, optionally except at the joint with said door; the elemen ts (20) forming the outer cover are fixed to the combustion chamber, the fixing elements not passing through the chamber and said elements not being necessarily fixed together.
Patent CA-2499669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON DARRELL
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: Advertisers (110) are permitted to put targeted ads on page on the web (or some other document of any media type) (Figure 1). The present invention may do so by (i) obtaining content that includes available spots for ads (120), (ii) determining ads relevant to content, and/or (iii) combining content wit h ads determined to be relevant to the content.
Patent CA-2502089-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUNSTREICH SIEBO
IPC: B22D11/115
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: The control of the configuration of movement of liquid metal cast in a continuous casting mould uses an immersed nozzle provided with lateral outlet holes turned towards the smaller faces of the mould. The configuration may be naturally in single loop, double loop or unstable mode. Some sliding magnetic fields act on the flow of liquid metal arriving in the mould (18) via the holes of the immersed nozzle (3). The magnetic fields are produced by linear electromagnetic induction coils (14, 14', 15, 15') arranged opposite at least one face of the mould and the nozzle in a manner to induce, or stabilize a permanent configuration in double loop mode.  An Independent claim is also included for the equipment putting this method of controlling the configuration of liquid metal movement into service.
Patent CA-2502947-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LARSEN CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: F24C15/02
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A cooking appliance includes an oven cavity, a trim element and a door designed to pivot about a substantially vertical axis. The door is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the oven cavity about a substantially vertical axis. The door includes a main body portion having a front surface, a rear surface and a peripheral edge portion. The peripheral edge portion includes top, bottom and opposing side edge sections, with each of the opposing side edge sections leading to an extended region that overlaps, at least in part, the trim element. The extended region includes a generally rounded portion directly adjacent to the trim element. The generally rounded portion provides clearance necessary to enable the door to shift between open and closed positions, while simultaneously allowing the use of an extremely thin or low profile door.
Patent CA-2503508-A1 (CA)
Title: Forewarding system with multiple logical sub-system functionality
Inventor: CLEMMENSEN DANIEL G
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: Generation of a mapping for use by a data forwarding entity havinq communication interfaces and instantiating multiple logical forwarding sub-systems associated with respective mappings including a first mapping and a second mapping. The first mapping specifies a next hop interface for data elements received at the interfaces, at least one next hop interface belonging to a set of logical interfaces. The second mapping specifies a second next hop interface for certain data elements for which the next hop interface specified by the first mapping belongs to the set of logical interfaces, at least one second next hop interface belonging to the plurality of communication interfaces. A consolidated mapping is created by replacing each portion of the first mapping that specifies a next hop interface belonging to the set of logical interfaces by a corresponding portion of the second mapping that specifies a second next hop interface. Efficiency arises when the same data is processed by more than one logical forwarding sub-system in the same physical forwarding system.
Patent CA-2504330-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KATSUBE TOSHIO
IPC: F23J15/04
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: The exhaust gas processing device is composed of an air preheater 3 for preheating air for combustion in a combustion device; a gas-gas heater (GGH) heat recovery device (HRD) 4 composed of a heat transfer tube (HTT) for recovering the heat of the exhaust gas to a heat medium; a dust collector 5; a wet-type desulfurization device 7; a GGH  re-heater (RH) 8 composed of a htt for heating the exhaust gas at its outlet by using the heat medium supplied from the GGH HRD 4, which are installed in that order from the upstream to the downstream of an exhaust gas duct of the combustion device, and the heat transfer tube of the HRD 4 is squarely arranged in the gas flow direction in such a manner that the exhaust gas flow rate between HTTs adjacent in the direction orthogonal to the gas flow direction is 10 m/s or lower.
Patent CA-2507253-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical recording medium, recording/reproducing apparatus and method, and recording medium storing program for executing the method
Inventor: HWANG SUNG-HEE
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: An information recording medium includes an access control area in which access control data (ACD) is recorded, the ACD having common information set to all ow a recording/reproducing apparatus that cannot recognize a predetermined functi on of the information recording medium to control access to the information recording medium; and an ACD state information area in which state information regarding one of defectiveness and recordability of an ACD block, at which the ACD is recorded in the access control area, is recorded.
Patent CA-2507341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEACHAM GEORGE BEVAN KIRBY
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A device (11) for performing a needleless hypodermic injection of a liquid medication contained in the device (11). The device (11) includes pyrotechnical means for generating within the device (11) a pressure necessary for injecting the medication. The device (11) comprises non-electric ignition means for igniting a propellant (24a) contained in said device (11). The ignition means comprise in particular an impact sensitive primer material (2) and a firing pin (5) for striking said primer material (2), said primer material (2) being so positioned with respect to the propellant (24a) that when the firing pin (5) strikes the primer material (2) the hot products of combustion of said primer material (2) ignite the propellant (24a).
Patent CA-2508690-A1 (CA)
Title: Modulation of stem cell differentiation by modulation of caspase-3 activity
Inventor: MEGENEY LYNN
IPC: C12N5/0793
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: Methods of directing stem cell fate for therapeutic purposes through the deliberate manipulation of caspase-3 activity are provided. The use of modulators of caspase-3 activity to modulate stem cell differentiation is described including activators and/or effectors of caspase-3, which can be used to induce stem cell differentiation, and inhibitors of caspase-3, which can be used to inhibit differentiation and thereby promote or maintain proliferation of stem cells. Methods of screening for modulators of caspase- 3 and the use of such compounds to modulate stem cell differentiation in vitro or in vivo are also provided as are therapeutic applications of the compound s.
Patent CA-2515066-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CITTERIO GIORGIO CELESTE
IPC: F41H5/04
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: Cette invention a trait à un matériau composite souple empêchant toute pénétration. Ce matériau est constitué d'une série de fibres de protection balistique disposées sur une ou plusieurs couches sus-jacentes, une partie au moins de ces fibres étant imprégnées d'une résine ou d'un polymère se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide visqueux ou viscoélastique.
Patent CA-2515164-A1 (CA)
Title: Write-once optical disc, and method and apparatus for allocating spare area on write-once optical disc
Inventor: PARK YONG CHEOL
IPC: G11B20/18
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A write-once type optical disc and a method and apparatus for allocating a spare area on the write-once type optical disc are provided. The method includes allocating a data area on a recording medium of write-once type, and allocating a user data area and at least one spare area within the data area on the recording medium, the at least one spare area having a variable size, wherein a maximum recording capacity of the at least one spare area on the recording medium is less than a maximum recording capacity of at least one variable spare area on a rewritable type optical disc.
Patent CA-2517637-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-provisioning of loops in elp lec environments
Inventor: FOLADARE MARK
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2005-08-29
Abstract: Described is a method for self provisioning of loops. The method includes receiving, from a customer, a registration for a service, the registration comprising specifications for at least one of a customer device, a unique hardware encoded identity of the customer device, a requested service and an access pipe identifier. The method then continues to select a connection box appropriate for the provided specifications, assign an IP address to the connection box and receive, when the connection box is connected to an access pipe, a self registration of the connection box to begin the service over the access pipe.
Patent CA-2518573-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM HUN S
IPC: E02B3/04
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A construction element for making retaining walls and erosion control structures comprises a plurality of sandbags connected together by means of a cord. The bags have flexible walls and holes through which the cord extends. The holes can be in various positions on the bags, and various spacings of the bags on the cord can be used. The construction elements can be used to form retaining walls, structures for protecting underwater shoreline areas from erosion, and other structures in the civil engineering field.