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Patent CA-2551360-A1 (CA)
Title: Retractable dimmer sleeve for an elongated light source
Inventor: NECKELS NATHAN A
IPC: F21V11/00
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A retractable dimmer sleeve comprises sleeve material formed into an elongated enclosed passage having an open end and an interior volume for receiving an elongated light source. The dimmer sleeve enables, during operation of a light source while received within the sleeve, adjustment of a length of a selected portion of the light source that is occluded by the dimmer sleeve so that only a fraction of light emitted by the light source escapes the dimmer sleeve. The apparatus may further comprise an elongated light source at least partially enclosed by the dimmer sleeve. A method comprises: enclosing at least a portion of the light source with the retractable dimmer sleeve; and moving, during operation of the light source while received within the sleeve, an end of the dimmer sleeve along the light source, thereby adjusting a length of the light source that is occluded by the dimmer sleeve.
Patent CA-2554578-A1 (CA)
Title: Broadcast passenger flight information system and method for using the same
Inventor: BRADY KENNETH A JR
IPC: H04N21/488
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: A system and method for integrating a landscape image taken by a camera positioned in a vehicle, such as an aircraft, with images that are generated by an in-flight entertainment system (IFES) so that the IFES is capable of generating landscape images for the passengers while the aircraft is in flight. The IFES receives input data pertaining to characteristics of the aircraft and controls the display units that can be viewed by the passengers to generate a display image including information based on the input data and landscape video data provided by a camera positioned to obtain images from outside the aircraft, so that the passenger can view the landscape image along with information pertaining to the location of the aircraft, points of interest on the landscape image, and so on while the aircraft is in flight.  The landscape image can be a real-time image or a frame image taken at periodic intervals. The information can also include a link to a web site that enables the passenger to click on the link to cause the display unit to display information pertaining to a point of interest in a browser-type display window.
Patent CA-2554765-A1 (CA)
Title: Spool and spool assembly for winding-up carrier tapes of a packaging taped imbricated bag chain
Inventor: PALUMBO RICCARDO
IPC: B65H75/22
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: Described is a spool for winding-up an adhesive carrier Cape of a packaging taped imbricate bag chain in an apparatus for taking up a succession of imbricate packaging tags, the spool comprising a core (121) with a core surface (122) and walls forming a race where turns of tape are wound-up, wherein the core surface comprises resilient means (126) for releasing a radial pressure acting an the turns of tape that have been wound-up first.  Described is also a spool assembly for winding-up at least two adhesive carrier tapes of a packaging taped imbricate lug chain in an apparatus for taking up a succession of imbricate packaging tags, the assembly comprising at least two spools having a core provided with resilient means. Profitably, the use of spools according to the invention results in a larger number of turns of adhesive tape and a higher throughput of the loader apparatus.
Patent CA-2555148-A1 (CA)
Title: Amphibious robotic device
Inventor: SAUNDERSON SHANE
IPC: B25J13/08
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A control system for a robotic device maneuverable in at least a liquid medium, the system having at least one visual sensor retrieving an image of the device's environment, an image analyzing module receiving the image, determining a presence of an object of a given type therein and analyzing at least one property of the object, a motion calculator determining a desired motion of the device based on the property, and a controller operating a propulsion system of the device to obtain the desired motion. Also, a legged robotic device having a control system including at least one sensor providing data about an environment of the device, the control system using sensor data to determine a desired motion of the device, determining a corresponding required leg motion of each of the legs to produce the desired motion and actuating the legs in accordance with the corresponding required leg motion.
Patent CA-2556451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOH JIMBAY PETER
IPC: A23L27/24
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: Heat-stable flavor components, which can be used in cheese flavoring systems to prepare food products, including cheeses, having desired flavor profiles. The flavoring components are obtained by addition of flavor-generating whey source as part of a fermentation process in which the whey source provides a source of flavor, and a lipid source is added which traps and stabilizes, and thus preserves, flavor compounds in the fermented mixture during a subsequent heat treatment used for culture inactivation. Methods of making and using these flavoring components and flavoring systems in food products, such as cheese products, also are provided.
Patent CA-2558678-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated apparatus and method for consolidating products for packaging
Inventor: EDWARDS RUSSELL J
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 1995-06-08
Abstract: An automated apparatus for controlling the automatic packaging of contact lenses in a contact lens fabrication facility. A first robotic transfer device is provided for periodically transferring a first predetermined amount of individual packages from the first station to an intermediate consolidation buffer. The packages are deposited on the consolidation buffer. A controller tracks down and identifies each individual contact lens conveyed form an inspection station to the consolidation buffer. The controller includes a memory and a logic for storing the identity of individual packages containing contact lenses, predetermined as out of specification by the inspection station, and generates a signal to cause the first robotic device to discard any individual package identified by the controller as being out of specification. A second robotic assembly periodically transfers a second predetermined amount of individual packages from the consolidation buffer to a second processing station.      The controller enables the first robotic device to provide sufficient amount of individual packages to the consolidation buffer to enable the second robotic assembly to continuously transfer the second predetermined amount of packages to the second processing station in every period.
Patent CA-2560066-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARROLL MICHAEL C
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: The invention provides natural IgM antibody inhibitors that may be used to treat various inflammatory diseases or disorders.
Patent CA-2563652-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOHAMMAD AMIN ABBAS
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: "The present invention (A Visional Hockey Field and the method for producing the same) relates to a process of improving a regular hokey field. The process involves creating a hockey field, containing two half-fields, one half-field ruled by a continuous lines and the other by non-continuous lines. Then coding and painting said field. As well, using a stick ruled by non-continuous lines on it by every player of every team, which has authorized the non-continuous half-field. The improved field has an advantage for its audiences out of a place of playing for better distinguishing every view of a hockey game without any ambiguity, as well for using in a computer game and a sport report in magazines. Coding means: any alphabet letters, arrows or sign for distinguishing any part of the field."
Patent CA-2563850-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for a continuous auction market with dynamically triggered temporal follow-on auctions
Inventor: STEINER DOUGLAS E
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: Systems, methods, and programs consistent with the present invention use the trading price for a fungible asset established in a continuous auction market as the set price for a call auction for the asset that occurs some time after the continuous market trade that establishes the trading price. Interested participants may submit orders at the established price that will be matched with complementary orders, if any have been submitted, when the call auction occurs, and a trade will be executed.
Patent CA-2564385-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of enhancing the appearance of a soiled porous surface and maintenance thereof
Inventor: LEWIS PAUL F
IPC: C11D11/00
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of enhancing the appearance of a soiled porous surface. The inventive method includes applying a concentrated, alkaline, cleaning composition to the soiled porous surface. This concentrated, alkaline, cleaning composition is then allowed to remain on the surface for a period of time before it is rinsed with water. After drying, a maintainer composition is then applied to the surface. The maintainer composition includes a pore-filling component. The cleaning composition includes an alkaline source and, optionally, a solvent.
Patent CA-2565063-A1 (CA)
Title: Glycoprotein vi antibodies and method thereof
Inventor: TANDON NARENDRA NATH
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: The present invention describes antibodies generated against platelet membra ne glycoprotein VI (GPVI), methods of producing the anti-GPVI antibodies, and t he use of these antibodies as research and immunotherapeutic agents, in particular, as antithrombotic therapeutic agents.
Patent CA-2565214-A1 (CA)
Title: (4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydro-1-h-indol-7-yl) acetic acid derivatives for treatment of alzheimer's disease
Inventor: SMITH ADAM
IPC: C07D231/56
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: Compounds of formula I: are disclosed. The compounds are useful in treating or preventing diseases associated with deposition of Aβ in the brain.
Patent CA-2567361-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOW ALBERT HENRY
IPC: F02B47/02
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A system for controllably generating mechanical power from a piston engine, wherein the system includes: a piston slidably engagable with a cylinder so as to define a chamber being variable between a relative minimum volume, and, a relative maximum volume; a means of supplying water vapour into the chamber when the chamber substantially has the relative minimum volume; and a means of supplying Hydrogen into the chamber when the chamber substantially has the relative minimum volume; and a means of supplying heated air into the chamber when the chamber substantially has the relative minimum volume.
Patent CA-2570896-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-improving classification system
Inventor: SOYKAN ORHAN
IPC: G16B50/30
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A self-improving classification system classifies specimens based on class identifiers. The system stores specimen profiles in a database that is updated with additional specimen profiles and with follow-up data that corrects classification of specimens that were initially incorrectly classified.  Algorithms use the updated database to discover new class identifiers, modify thresholds of known class identifiers, and drop unnecessary class identifiers to improve classification of specimens.
Patent CA-2573749-A1 (CA)
Title: Immunological test element with improved control zone
Inventor: KLEPP JUERGEN
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: The invention concerns a test element for carrying out an immunological sandwich test for determining an analyte from a liquid sample containing a reagent zone or conjugate zone which contains a conjugate of an analyte binding partner and a label which can be detected directly or indirectly by visual, optical or electrochemical means (e.g. an enzyme, fluorescent or direct label etc.) wherein said conjugate can be dissolved by the liquid sample, a detection zone which contains a permanently immobilized (i.e. which cannot be detached by the liquid sample) binding partner for the analyte or for complexes containing the analyte; and a control zone which contains a permanently immobilized binding partner for the conjugate of analyte binding partner and label characterized in that the control zone additionally contains one or more permanently immobilized binding partner(s) for the analyte or for complexes containing the analyte.
Patent CA-2574469-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERUTTI GIAMPIERO
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: It is hereby described an articulated pole for ski slopes, of the kind including a ferrule to be driven into the snow or into the ground and an above-ground portion consisting of a tubular element connected to the base to the said ferrule by means of a joint which allows the said tubular element to bend after being hit, comprising strengthening elements of the free end portion of the said tubular element, consisting of a strengthening element fitted to the tubular element itself, at the top end or the free end portion of the pole.     Preferably, the said strengthening element consists of an extension of the cap which closes the top end portion of the pole.
Patent CA-2574504-A1 (CA)
Title: Snow collection and transportation system
Inventor: LEITNER WILHELM
IPC: A63C19/10
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: A method for collecting and transporting snow including the steps of:  providing a snow collector mounted to an inclined alpine mountain-side and a pipe cooperating with the snow collector to remove snow from the snow collector to a downhill location remote from the snow collector, collecting snow in the snow collector and diverting snow from the snow collector into the pipe, transporting the snow downhill in the pipe, and delivering the snow from the pipe at the downhill location below the elevation of the snow collector.
Patent CA-2578782-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIELTSCHER UWE
IPC: B65G47/91
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A transfer device (20) for transferring a product, particularly a blister, in a packaging machine, wherein said device can take up the product at a supply point (12) and deposit it at a deposit point (15). The transfer device (20) comprises a first pivotable transfer arm (21) and a second pivotable transfer arm (28) respectively comprising a holder (23, 24, 30, 31) for the product.  The transfer arms (21, 28) can be adjusted on various trajectories between a take-up position at the common supply point (12) and a deposit position at a common deposit point (15) and move past each other in the adjusting movement thereof. According to the method for transferring a product in a packaging machine, the movements of the transfer arms are adjusted in relation to each other in such a way that one of the transfer arms (21,28) in the take-up position thereof is located at the common supply point (12), while the other transfer arm (21, 28) is located in the deposit position thereof at the common deposit point (15), and they are moved on different trajectories between the take-up position and the deposit position, whereupon they pass by each other, avoiding contact with each other.
Patent CA-2580864-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the treatment of polycystic kidney disease
Inventor: FROST PHILIP
IPC: A61K31/47
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating, inhibiting the progression of, or eradicating polycystic kidney disease of in a patient in need thereof which comprises providing to said patient an effective amount of a TACE inhibitor compound alone or in combination with an effective amount of a Src kinase inhibitor, a HER-2 kinase inhibitor, or a combination of Src and HER-2 inhibitor.
Patent CA-2580916-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOODWARD RONALD O
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A headlamp (20) comprising at least one array (24,28) of illumination light sources, the light sources positioned substantially corresponding to a desired illumination beam pattern for the headlight, the light from the light soureces of the array being provided to a lens (32,36) which projects the light in the illumination beam pattern. Preferably, the light is provided from LED light sources which are coupled to fiber optic cables to form the array of illumination sources. Also preferably, the light sources can be illuminated in different patterns, to provide different illumination beam patterns.
Patent CA-2581762-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOODS SCOTT
IPC: B60R19/52
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: A break away vehicle grille assembly having a first piece with a locking flange and a second piece located generally adjacent the first piece. The second piece also has a locking flange that is configured to align with and releasably connect with the locking flange of the first piece. The two locking flanges can be held together with a retainer. Upon an impact to the vehicle, the vehicle grille is configured in such a manner that the first and second pieces will break away from each other and move with respect to one another in order to absorb impacts.
Patent CA-2583560-A1 (CA)
Title: Oral appliance
Inventor: FARRELL CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A61C7/08
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: An orthodontic trainer (1) for assisting the correction of the misalignment of teeth comprising a base member (2) made of nylon having a generally U-shaped form corresponding to the outline of the jaw of a user and a teeth engaging member (5) that encases the base member (2). The base member (2) has an open frame structure with curved inner and outer elongate frame members (10, 12) interconnected at spaced intervals by transverse frame members (15). The continuous teeth engaging member (5) that is made of silicone rubber or PVC  comprises a web (40) and inner and outer flanges (44, 45) projecting up and down from both upper and lower faces of the web (40). These flanges (44, 45) and the web (40) define upper and lower channels within which the upper and lower teeth of the user can be received.
Patent CA-2587034-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic theme color palette generation
Inventor: KUHL LAWRENCE EDWARD
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: There is provided a method of changing a theme for a user interface of a computer system comprising receiving an identification of an image with which to define a color palette of a theme for rendering elements of a user interface on a color display of the computer system; analysing the image to determine at least one predominant color; and defining the color palette in response to the analysis.  The image may comprise a background image selected by a user for display by the computer system. Dynamic generation of the color palette matches the user interface to colors to provide flexible and appealing themes. A computer readable memory having recorded thereon instructions to carry out this method is also provided, as well as a device comprising such memory.
Patent CA-2588898-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of polyether polyols
Inventor: HOFMANN JOERG
IPC: C08G65/10
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for conditioning double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts, which are employed in the preparation of polyether polyols based on starter compounds having active hydrogen atoms, the preparation of polyether polyols using the conditioned catalysts and the use of the polyether polyols prepared in this way for the preparation of polyurethane materials.
Patent CA-2589904-A1 (CA)
Title: Biosolids stabilization process
Inventor: MUSSARI FREDERICK P
IPC: C02F11/06
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: A method utilizing chlorine dioxide and, optionally, and acid or other non-charged chemical species for the treatment of biosolids to destroy pathogens is provided. The method uses chlorine dioxide to modulate the ORP of the matrix. In one embodiment, the invention employs acidification of the sludge (biosolids) to a pH of less than 4.0, and provides for the addition of nitrous acid for enhanced disinfection in a closed system to prevent volitalization.
Patent CA-2593116-A1 (CA)
Title: Tensioner assembly with electronically controlled vibration clutch assembly
Inventor: SPICER GARY J
IPC: F16H7/12
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: A tensioner for use in a belt or chain drive system includes a base and a tensioner arm pivotally mounted to the base and movable between a load stop position and a free stop position. A spring biases the tensioner arm to move towards the free arm stop position. A clutch spring is associated with the base and tensioner arm. An electronic actuator, preferably an actuator comprising a shape memory alloy, is associated with the clutch spring for engaging and disengaging the clutch spring in relation to the base, whereby a stop position of the tensioner arm can be selectively fixed upon selective activation of the electronic actuator.
Patent CA-2594229-A1 (CA)
Title: 2',3'-dideoxy-3'-c-hyroxymethylcytidine and prodrugs thereof for the treatment of drug escape mutant hiv
Inventor: ZHOU XIAO-XIONG
IPC: A61P31/18
Filed: 2005-12-28
Abstract: There is provided inter alia use of 2',3'-dideoxy-3'-hydroxymethylcytosine or a prodrug or salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of HIV infection wherein the reverse transcriptase of the HIV bears at least one mutation that allows an obligate chain terminating nucleoside- or nucleotide phosphate to be excised from the nascent DNA strand by ATP- or pyrophosphate-mediated excision.
Patent CA-2594410-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VALENT PETER
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for evaluating the allergen sensitivity of an individual and/or the clinical efficacy of an allergen immunotherapy comprising the steps: providing at least two samples selected from the group consisting of blood or fractions thereof, connective tissue, nasal, bronchial, skin or gut biopsy material from an individual subjected or intended to be subjected to an immunotherapy with at least one pure allergen or derivative thereof, wherein the samples contain cells capable of releasing mediators in response to said allergen, contacting said sample with said allergen or derivative thereof, and determining the amounts of mediators released from said sample and evaluating the allergen sensitivity of the individual prior to therapy and/or the clinical efficacy of the immunotherapy by comparing said amounts.
Patent CA-2594758-A1 (CA)
Title: Delivery of bio-available compounds with anhydrous topical preparations
Inventor: WARD MICHELE
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods for delivery of bio-available compounds in topical preparations generally include anhydrous carrier particles adapted to carry bio-available compounds. The carrier particles may be admixed with anhydrous formulation material that is suitably adapted to suspend and/or separate the carrier particles. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to realize improved production and/or use of carrier particles that may be employed to deliver bio-available compounds in order to achieve a desired purpose.  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention generally provide anhydrous carrier particles that may be mixed with substantially anhydrous topical preparations.
Patent CA-2598389-A1 (CA)
Title: Adhesive
Inventor: KEITE-TELGENBUESCHER KLAUS
IPC: C09J7/38
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: For improving the joining of pressure-sensitive adhesives to a carrier or substrate, an acrylate-based adhesive having a base adhesive and additives is proposed, its additives including at least one modified polydialkylsiloxane.