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Patent CA-2508175-A1 (CA)
Title: Tissue mapping system and method
Inventor: MCADAMS ERIC THOMAS
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A tissue mapping system comprising a two dimensional array of test electrode s 10 for application to the surface of tissue under investigation and circuit means 50-66 for measuring an electrical characteristic of the tissue underlying each test electrode. In one embodiment the electrical characteristics is the impedance of the tissue underlying each test electrod e.
Patent CA-2510777-A1 (CA)
Title: Suture manipulating and/or cutting implement
Inventor: OREN RAN
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: An implement for manipulating and cutting a knotted suture includes a body member having a handle at one end, and a knot-engageable section at the opposite end for engaging the knotted suture to be cut; and a cutting member carried by the body member and having an end portion formed with a cutting edge for cutting the knotted suture at a predetermined distance from the kno t. The cutting member is movable along its longitudinal axis from a normal position to an actuated position for cutting the knotted suture. The knot- engageable section of the body member is formed with an axial bore for receiving the end portion of the cutting member when the cutting member is moved to its actuated position, and with an angled bore intersecting the axi al bore at an angle to the longitudinal axis for receiving the knotted suture. The knot is located at one side of the angled bore and the suture to be cut extends through the angled bore to the opposite side, such as to permit hand - tensioning the knot and then cutting the suture by moving the cutting member to its actuated position.
Patent CA-2512240-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEGNER MICHAEL W
IPC: E04F15/00
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: An interlocking tile is used to form a floor with adjacent tiles each tile preferably has four sides with first interlocks on the first and second sides and second interlocks on the third and fourth side. The tile can interlock with adjacent tiles as long as the interlocking sides are parallel. The tiles can interlock even when they are aligned with one another in only one direction.
Patent CA-2513138-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSEN BRUCE I
IPC: B01J23/652
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: Procédé de préparation d'une composition de catalyse supportée adaptée pour l'oxydation d'éthane en éthylène et / ou en acide acétique, et / ou l'oxydation d'éthylène en acide acétique. Ladite composition de catalyse supportée comporte un catalyseur contenant un ou plusieurs constituants métalliques, placé sur un support comportant de l'alpha-alumine. Ledit procédé consiste (a) à former un coulis contenant le (les) constituant(s) métallique(s) et des particules de support en alpha-alumine ou un précurseur de support en alpha-alumine, (b) à sécher le coulis par pulvérisation et éventuellement (c) à calciner le coulis séché par pulvérisation pour former la composition de catalyse supportée. La présente invention concerne également une composition de catalyse supportée formée selon ledit procédé et un procédé d'oxydation sélective d'éthane en éthylène et / ou en acide acétique et / ou l'oxydation sélective d'éthylène en acide acétique à l'aide de ladite composition de catalyse supportée.
Patent CA-2515618-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CASSON DAVID W
IPC: H01H9/00
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: A tracer material is embedded in a component of electrical equipment to detect excessive wear of the component when it is exposed to an electrical arc. As the component wears, the tracer material becomes exposed to the electrical arc and emits electromagnetic radiation, which is monitored continuously. The tracer material is selected so that it emits electromagnetic radiation when it is exposed to an electrical arc that is distinct from electromagnetic radiation emitted by any other parts of the component. A fluorescent tracer material may also be used.
Patent CA-2516956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOEHLER JAMES
IPC: B65H23/18
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A web processing assembly including first, second and third fixed spaced apart pairs of nip rollers moving the web respectively at a first, second and third speeds, the first and third speeds being constant and similar, the second speed being variable with a mean speed similar to the first and third speeds, a first idler roller engaging the web between the first and second pair of rollers and a second idler roller engaging the web between the second and third pair of rollers, each idler roller maintaining the web in constant tension by moving along a restrained path perpendicular to its axis to compensate for a difference between the variable second speed and the respective one of the constant first and third speeds. A method for processing a web and system for conveying a web are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2516958-A1 (CA)
Title: System for gas turbine health monitoring data fusion
Inventor: WOOD C BRUCE
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: An apparatus for assessing health of a device comprising a data alignment module (13) for receiving a plurality of sensory outputs and outputting a synchronized data stream, an analysis module (15) for receiving the synchronized data stream and outputting at least one device health feature, and a high level diagnostic feature information fusion module (17) for receiving the at least one device health feature and outputting a device health assessment.
Patent CA-2517110-A1 (CA)
Title: High-power electrical quick connector
Inventor: BANKSTAHL HERBERT A
IPC: H01R13/207
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: A quick connector assembly for high power electrical applications and method of manufacturing a high-power quick connector assembly are disclosed. The quick connector assembly has a first connector and a second connector constructed to form an electrical connection that can be quickly coupled and decoupled. The first connector has a collar portion connectable to a welding cable and a stem portion having a shank section and a threaded section. The second connector has a recess constructed to receive the stem portion of the first connector and electrically engage both the shank portion and the threaded portion of the first connector.
Patent CA-2518013-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERKINS ROBERT
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a pen-type injector comprising a housing; a piston rod (20) adapted to operate through the housing; a dose dial sleeve (70) located between the housing and the piston rod (20), the dose dial sleeve (70) having a helical thread of first lead; a drive sleeve (30) located between the dose dial sleeve (70) and the piston rod (20), the drive sleeve (30) having a helical groove (38) of second lead. The first lead of the helical thread and the second lead of the helical groove (38) are the same.
Patent CA-2518574-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEELE JAMES R
IPC: F16K31/126
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A flow valve having sealing member having a first condition for engaging a housing to prevent back flow and a platform for obstructing a flow passage through the flow valve with the platform supporting the sealing member in an out-of-the-way condition to allow fluid to flow through the flow valve.
Patent CA-2518715-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUARD SHELDON WAYNE
IPC: A01D34/82
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: The present invention is a biodegradable bag used as a liner for a grass-catcher bag of a lawnmower. The bag is releasably secured to the grass-catcher bag using a clip. A compost accelerant is placed inside the bag to speed the decomposition of the bag and the lawn waste contained inside. Once filled with lawn waste, the bag may be closed using a drawstring cinch-top and then placed in a compost heap for decomposition. The bag is adapted for use with grass-catcher bags for side-discharge and rear-discharge lawnmowers.
Patent CA-2521281-A1 (CA)
Title: Firstout shutdown tracing for fuel processor control system
Inventor: MIRKOVIC VESNA R
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining which condition in a fuel processor has initiated a shutdown of the fuel processor are disclosed. In general, the apparatus generates a plurality of shutdown initiator signals, each corresponding to one of a plurality of shutdown conditions and indicating whether such condition is present. The shutdown initiator signals are read within a predetermined window. At least one of the read shutdown initiator signals indicates that a corresponding first shutdown condition has occurred and identifies the corresponding first shutdown condition as the firstout.
Patent CA-2523154-A1 (CA)
Title: Smart card personalization assistance tool
Inventor: HILL TRUDY
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A personalization of a batch of smart cards is provided. A user is provided with a plurality of queries regarding smart card features. Responses to the plurality of queries are received from the user. A personalization data file is generated using the responses to the plurality of queries, where the personalization data file comprises values, which may be used to provide features on a batch of smart cards.
Patent CA-2523725-A1 (CA)
Title: Steerable drilling apparatus having a differential displacement side-force exerting mechanism
Inventor: TEYS RAYMOND W
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: An apparatus for steerable rotary drilling of a borehole having a wall in the earth comprising, a mandrel, having a central opening there through for the passage of drilling fluids, said mandrel having a lower connection for operatively connecting to a drill bit structure, said mandrel having an upper connection for operatively connecting to a drill string above said apparatus, and the mandrel having an intermediate portion, an outer housing surrounding longitudinal extent of said mandrel intermediate portion, a differential displacement drive within the outer housing, one or more pairs of radially-extensible, opposed side-force exerting elements controlled by said differential displacement drive to provide for side force exertion against the said borehole wall, said drive including a pair of pistons for activating each pair of radially-extensible opposed side-force elements, one or more displacement transducers for said pair of pistons, control valves within said outer housing for fluid pressure control of said differential displacement drive, and sensing, control and power supply elements to control operation of said control valves, to steer drilling in a desired direction by selective operation of said side force exerting elements.
Patent CA-2525669-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyimide matrix electrolyte
Inventor: WENSLEY GLEN C
IPC: H01M10/26
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A polymer matrix electrolyte (PME) includes a polyimide, at least one salt and at least one solvent intermixed. The PME is generally homogeneous as evidenced by its high level of optically clarity. The PME is stable through harsh temperature and pressure conditions. A method of forming a PME includes the steps of dissolving a polyimide in at least one solvent, adding at least one salt to the polyimide and the solvent, wherein said polyimide, salt and solvent become intermixed to form the PME, the PME being substantially optically clear.
Patent CA-2527850-A1 (CA)
Title: Micro-lens array based light transmitting screen with tunable gain
Inventor: WALKER DALE S
IPC: G03B21/62
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A transmission screen includes a diffusing element formed from a micro-lens array. The screen generates images of improved quality by varying structural features of lenses (120-173) in the array so that light is directed in different directions and/or with different optical properties compared with other lenses in the array. The structural features which are varied include any of size, shape, curvature, or spacing of the lenses in the array. Results of the variations, include wider viewing angles, improved screen resolution and gain, and reduction of aliasing and other artifacts.
Patent CA-2530350-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIYAKE JUN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: It is intended to provide a method and system for carrying out data production with respect to the actual status of cells as a profile. It is also intended to provide a system and method for presenting time-lapse and/or real-time information of cell interior directly or as it is from the viewpoint of complex system. It is further intended to provide a method of presenting a digital cell. Thus, there is provided a method of producing profile data relating to cell information, comprising the step (a) of arranging cells in immobilized form on a support and the step (b) of monitoring over time biological factors on or inside the cells or an aggregate thereof, thereby producing profile data of the cells. Furthermore, there is provided a method of producing a digital cell, comprising procuring experimental data by the use of the above method.
Patent CA-2532852-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for providing priority access to 802.11 endpoints using dcf protocol
Inventor: KRISHNAN P
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: A method for providing priority access to 802.11 endpoints. The method includes the steps of sending a Clear To Send (CTS) frame from a designated station, without requiring a Request to Send (RTS) frame from a first station. The CTS frame includes a field identifying the first station for commencing transmission, and a field indicating a duration of transmission. A deferring step is also performed for deferring any transmissions of stations other than the first station until after the duration indicated in the CTS frame has passed.
Patent CA-2535686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IQBAL MOHAMED
IPC: A61K31/69
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: The present invention provides boronic acid compounds, boronic esters, and compositions thereof that can modulate apoptosis such as by inhibition of proteasome activity. The compounds and compositions can be used in methods of inducing apoptosis and treating diseases such as cancer and other disorders associated directly of indirectly with proteasome activity. (see formula I)
Patent CA-2536362-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrodynamic brush seal
Inventor: JUSTAK JOHN F
IPC: F16J15/44
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A hybrid brush seal (10) is provided having two bundles (10, 20) of axially spaced seal bristles (18) each of which are mounted in a ring shape on a first machine component (12) with bristle ends (24) directed at a sealing surface of the second, rotating machine component (14). The bristle ends (24) are kept from direct contact with the rotating machine component (14) via one or more shoes (34) which are designed such that as the shaft (14) rotates a hydrodynamic film separates the shoe(s) (34) from the shaft (14). The shoe(s) (34) is attached to the bristle ends (24) at discreet locations.  Alternatively, one or more bundles (42) of seal bristles (18) are mounted at one end either to the fixed or rotating machine component (12, 14), with the opposite bristle ends directed toward one or more shoes (34), and wherein one or more spring elements (52) are connected between the machine component and shoes (34).
Patent CA-2537910-A1 (CA)
Title: Synchronizing and controlling software downloads, such as for utility meter-reading data collection and processing
Inventor: BENSON ERIC
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A system and method for coordinating software downloads and executions, such as in a utility meter collection environment, employs a central server or he ad- end processor (110) that is coupled to communicate with a network of collection units, such as cell control units (108). A process, such as a sta te machine, tracks the status of software on the CCUs or groups of CCUs to coordinate software downloads and loading of the software on the CCUs, including adding new or past software versions.
Patent CA-2539094-A1 (CA)
Title: System, method and apparatus for optimized wireless messaging
Inventor: FRITSCH BRINDUSA L
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: Wireless data message optimization for messages sent between a wireless device and a server that provides a service that the wireless device is authorized to access is provided using an application gateway that serves as a proxy between the wireless device and the server. The application gateway maps optimized service request messages generated by the wireless device to a service request message format expected by the server, and maps response messages generated by the server to an optimized response message format expected by the wireless device. The optimized message format is flattened by removing unnecessary message structure, eliminates unnecessary message fields, and uses default and enumeration encoding to reduce optimized message size.
Patent CA-2539190-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHANG YU-WEN
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: Hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor (HGF/SF), acting through the Met receptor, plays an important role in most human solid tumors and inappropriate expression of this ligand-receptor pair is often associated with poor prognosis. The molecular basis for the malignant activity imparted by signaling of HGF/SF-Met in cancer cells has been attributed to its mitogenic and invasive properties. However, HGF/SF also induces angiogenesis, but the signaling mechanism has not been understood, nor has this activity been directly associated with HGF/SF-Met mediated tumorigenesis. HGF/SF induces expression in vitro of VEGF, a key agonist of tumor angiogenesis. By contrast, thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) is a negative regulator of angiogenesis. This application discloses that, in the very same tumor cells, in addition to inducing VEGF expression, HGF/SF dramatically down regulates TSP-1 expression.  TSP shut off plays an important, extrinsic role in HGF/SF-mediated tumor development, as ectopic expression of TSP-1 markedly inhibited tumor formation through the suppression of angiogenesis. While VEGF induced expression is sensitive to inhibitors of several pathways, including MAP kinase, P13 kinase and Stat3, TSP-1 shut off by HGF/SF is prevented solely by inhibiting MAP  kinase activation. Thus HGF/SF is a "switch" for turning on angiogenesis. TSP-1 is a useful antagonist to tumor angiogenesis, and therefore TSP-1 and agonist peptides and mimics, as well as inducers of TSP-1, have therapeutic value when used in conjunction with inhibitors of VEGF.
Patent CA-2539664-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MENDEZ MICHAEL J
IPC: C07K1/00
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A process for the expression and purification of membrane associated proteins is provided. A process for the expression and purification of membrane proteins such as G-protein coupled receptors is provided. A hybrid polypeptide is constructed from a protein of interest and a peptide tag from the amino-terminus extracellular domain of rhodopsin. A method for purifying the hybrid protein using the rhodopsin tag is provided. Methods of detecting the expressed hybrid are also provided.
Patent CA-2540619-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRACIK JOHN
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un système (100) de commande de vissage permettant de créer un raccord fileté entre un premier élément tubulaire (106) et un second élément tubulaire (114). Ce système (100) comprend un mécanisme (101) d'entraînement supérieur raccordé au premier élément tubulaire (106) et une unité de commande (102) connectée de manière opérationnelle au mécanisme d'entraînement supérieur, et transmettant au moins un signal de commande à ce dernier. En réponse au signal ou aux signaux de commande, le mécanisme (101) d'entraînement supérieur génère un couple et une vitesse de rotation qui sont appliqués au premier élément tubulaire (106) pendant le processus de vissage du premier et du second élément tubulaire. Le mécanisme (101) d'entraînement supérieur génère en outre un signal de rétroaction de couple, qui est transmis à l'unité de commande (102) de manière que cette dernière peut contrôler le couple et la vitesse de rotation appliqués au premier élément tubulaire (106) au cours du processus de vissage. L'unité de commande (102) interrompt le processus de vissage lorsqu'une limite de couple prédéterminée est atteinte.
Patent CA-2542766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERNANDEZ ISMAEL A
IPC: C03B37/03
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A forming tube (32) for coated glass fiber is pervious to the vapors generated during the curing/drying process for the fiber. The forming tube can be formed from various materials, including but not limited to molded plastic with perforations, metal (e.g., a wire screen or cage structure), wound paperboard treated with sizing compound to render the paperboard impervious to liquid but pervious to vapors, wound synthetic paper or nonwoven material formed of synthetic fibers, or wound perforated paperboard.
Patent CA-2543175-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZAMICK JOHN
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: The invention provides techniques for adaptive load balancing. Techniques are provided for monitoring a server's operating conditions; determining, based on the server's operating conditions, when to send a behavior modification hint to one or more clients that are being served by the server; generating the behavior modification hint based on the server's operating conditions; and sending the behavior modification hint to the one or more clients. A client receives the behavior modification hint and, based on the behavior modification hint, alters a timeout value related to the server or alters its preferred server.
Patent CA-2545276-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RITTENHOUSE-OLSON KATE
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: Carbohydrate antigen-nanoparticle conjugates are disclosed. Methods of making carbohydrate antigen-nanoparticle conjugates are also disclosed. The carbohydrate antigen-nanoparticle conjugates can be used to inhibit metastasis of tumor cells in mammals.
Patent CA-2546259-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition solide, destinee a accelerer le temps de sechage d'une peinture aqueuse, et procedes d'application correspondants
Inventor: DURAND GRAZIELLA
IPC: C09D5/02
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition solide, destinée à accélérer le temps de séchage d'une peinture aqueuse comprenant au moins un polymère hydrosoluble comportant des charges cationiques ; dans laquelle ledit polymère est adsorbé sur un support solide sous forme de particules. L'invention concerne également une peinture aqueuse comprenant une composition telle que définie ci-dessus, ainsi qu'un procédé d'application d'une telle peinture.
Patent CA-2547100-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleaning solution
Inventor: JONES DAVID H
IPC: C11D1/30
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface which comprises the step of applying an aqueous cleaning solution to the surface wherein the active cleaning ingredient of the aqueous solution consists essentially of a lignosulfonate. It has been found that lignosulfonate can function as a cleaning agent for a variety of cleaning materials.
Patent CA-2547194-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical oral dosage form comprising a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and having good palatability
Inventor: MARIOTTI FRANCESCA
IPC: A61K47/18
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: Oral pharmaceutical dosage form comprising tromethamine and a NSAID selected from the group comprising ibuprofen, naproxen and flurbiprofen, characterized in that it also comprises a compound selected from the group comprising glycine, vitamine B6 and mixtures thereof.