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Patent CA-2544686-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable volume brewer
Inventor: BUNN ARTHUR H
IPC: A47J31/56
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: Beverage making apparatus which controllably produces a beverage from a brewing substance by combining heated water with a brewing substance. The beverage making apparatus includes a volume adjustment assembly (22) which can be controlled by a user to increase or decrease the volume of water which is controllably dispensed to the beverage making substance. The apparatus and method for using the apparatus includes controllably dispensing water from a water source such as a water reservoir (34) or pressurized water line to a controllable heated water reservoir (53). The heated water reservoir communicates with the spray head (40). A flow meter (46) is provided and communicates with a water dispensing line (38) between the water source and the heated water reservoir for monitoring the volume of water flowing through the dispensing line. A controller (28) associated with the beverage making apparatus is coupled to the devices and controllably monitors water flowing through the dispensing line by use of the flow meter. During operation the volume adjustment assembly can be controlled to increase the volume of water which is permitted to flow from the water source to the spray head and may be controlled to decrease the volume of water.
Patent CA-2546429-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for seismic imaging in geologically complex formations
Inventor: WINBOW GRAHAM A
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A method for multipath imaging of three-dimensional volumes of seismic data, given the subsurface velocity distribution. Ray tracing is used to generate the volumes of information needed for migration, but using coarse-scaled grids for computational efficiency. Interpolation methods are disclosed that address the specific shot points and receiver locations and that enable a final image on a grid with the desired resolution. Data storage and retrieval techniques are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2547529-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for swabbing a well
Inventor: LEENARTS JOHN L
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for producing fluids from a well and for controlling t he production of fluids from multiple wells, particularly from a remote locatio n. The well is provided with a winch/cable drum having a cable wound thereon wi th a swabbing tool on the end of the cable. The swabbing tool is initially located in a riser that is mounted to the wellhead and lowered into the well and down through the fluids in the well under control of a programmable logi c controller (PLC). Upon reaching a pre-determined depth, the PLC stops the rotation of the winch/cable drum and then reverses the direction of rotation to retrieve the swabbing tool, thereby the fluids in the well bore up out of the well. Flowline connections, with appropriate valves, are provided in the riser for routing gas and oil lifted from the well into pipelines and on to storage tanks or separators as the swabbing tool is retrieved. The PLC is programmed for manual operation, for independent control of the wellhead apparatus, and/or for operation from a remote location.
Patent CA-2548832-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OTA NOBUHIRO
IPC: H01M4/04
Filed: 2006-05-29
Abstract: A lithium secondary battery anode member of the present invention includes a solid electrolyte film formed on a lithium metal film and is capable of suppressing reduction of the solid electrolyte film over a long period of time.      In the lithium secondary battery anode member, the lithium metal film and the solid electrolyte film are laminated on a substrate, the solid electrolyte film contains the composition xLi - yP - zS - wO wherein x, y, z, and w satisfy the relations, 0.2 <= x <= 0.45, 0.1 <= y <= 0.2, 0.35 <= z <= 0.6, and 0.03 <= w <= 0.13, respectively, (x + y + z + w = 1), and the main peaks of an X-ray diffraction pattern of the solid electrolyte film measured by a film method using Cu K.alpha. radiation are at 2.theta. of about 11° and 30° and each have a half width of 10° or less.
Patent CA-2548954-A1 (CA)
Title: Autonomous surveillance system
Inventor: HERMAN ROBERT ALAN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A detection system includes a collector for capturing a first particle, a first device for determining a class of a second particle, a second device for determining an identity of the first particle, and a control system. The control system is configured to select a test to be performed by the second device based on the class determined by the first device.
Patent CA-2550610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EBERT BJARKE
IPC: A61P25/20
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for treating insomnia in a human patient in need thereof by administering to said patient an amount of gaboxadol per day, said amount being effective for the treatment of insomnia.
Patent CA-2550641-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRILLIOT WILLIAM L
IPC: A62B17/00
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A drag harness is disposed within a protective garment, such as a protective coat, except that the drag harness has two gripping portions, each of which extends outwardly from the protective garment, through an associated one of two separate openings of the protective garment, and which are connected to each other, outside the protective garment. Being connected to each other outside the protective garment, the gripping portions cannot be inadvertently pulled in to the protective garment, through the garment openings.
Patent CA-2550912-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILKENS ART
IPC: B65G25/06
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A bearing for a reciprocating floor conveyor. The reciprocating floor conveyor includes a plurality of sub-deck guide beams and a plurality of floor slats.  The bearing includes a load carrying top having an upper surface to receive at least one floor slat thereon and an opposed lower surface mating with one of the guide beams. The upper surface of the top includes a plurality of clean-out grooves. A first leg and a second leg each extend from the top with the legs spaced from each other a distance slightly longer than the width of one of the guide beams. A hinge mechanism permits the legs to move between two positions, a use position with the distance between the legs slightly shorter than the width of one of the guide beams and an installation position where the legs are separated or wider than the guide beam while installing onto the guide beam.
Patent CA-2551517-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SINGER SCOTT F
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: The present embodiments include methods, systems, and computer program products that provide tools for use in any type of electronic trading environment. In one aspect, leaning manager includes software that can be implemented on any type of computer device for tracking and/or coordinating the buying and selling of available market quantities by multiple automated or semi-automated trading tools. For instance, if more than one automated or semi-automated trading tool is leaning on the same tradeable object then the leaning manager may track and/or coordinate such action. The trading tools can use the tracked information and/or the allocated quantities and their prices to enhance their trading strategies.
Patent CA-2554985-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PATROVSKY HUBERT
IPC: C23C8/20
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A method for improving the surface characteristics of Cobalt chromium alloys by plasma nitriding. By creating a glow discharge around the parts with selective gases at partial pressures a compound layer is formed at the surface beneficial for wear applications. A further benefit is an increase in the load bearing capacity of the surface as compared to standard material.
Patent CA-2556754-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-bit adc with sigma-delta modulation
Inventor: PETERSEN ETHAN
IPC: H03M3/04
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: An oximeter uses a sigma-delta modulator and a multi-bit ADC (54) with PWM  feedback (56) enabling high precision multi-bit conversion. Demodulation is done in software, thus requiring only a single hardware path for both red and IR. Multiple capacitors are switched into the integrator (44) in the sigma-delta modulator, with different capacitors for red, IR and dark signals, thus enabling the use of the single hardware path. A switching circuit (76) at the input of the sigma-delta modulator acts as a sample and hold, controlled by the PWM feedback (56).
Patent CA-2557859-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining digital a/v content distribution terms based on detected piracy levels
Inventor: HOLLAR MARK
IPC: G06F16/901
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: A database of unauthorized copying of protected material is generated. At least one identification embedded in a copy of protected material procured from a distribution channel is detected. Information of said protected material is stored according to the at least one identification in a database so as to be indicative of unauthorized copying of the protected material.
Patent CA-2560693-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid pressure reduction devices
Inventor: MICHEEL RAYMOND W
IPC: F16K47/10
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: Fluid pressure reduction devices for use in gas and liquid handling systems are disclosed. An example fluid pressure reduction device includes a plurali ty of cylinders, each having an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface and a plurality of apertures that extend from the inner diameter surface to the outer diameter surface. The cylinders are arranged in a neste d configuration so that a substantial portion of the inner diameter surface of one of the plurality of cylinders is in contact with a substantial portion o f the outer diameter surface of another one of the cylinders. Portions of the apertures of one of the cylinders overlap at least portions of the apertures of another one of the cylinders to form a process fluid flow path.
Patent CA-2561957-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptor for a tool
Inventor: GAMBLE TIM
IPC: H02G3/32
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: An adaptor (10) for a fastening tool (12) having an attachment portion (18) for coupling the adaptor (10)to the fastening tool and a support (14, 16) for coupling a mounting bracket (26) to the adaptor (10), arranged so as to hold the mounting bracket (26) relative to a substrate and allow a fastener from the tool to be driven through the mounting bracket to secure the mounting bracket to the substrate (52). A holder for holding an item to facilitate attachment of said item to a substrate by a fastener, wherein the holder magnetically retains the item in a position to receive the fastener from a fastener tool. A method of securing a mounting bracket to a substrate including the steps of coupling the mounting bracket (26) to an adaptor (10) which is arranged so as to hold the mounting bracket relative to a fastening tool (12), supporting the mounting bracket in position relative to the substrate (52), and operating the tool to drive a fastener through a mounting portion of the mounting bracket to secure the mounting bracket to the substrate.
Patent CA-2564819-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOSMYNA MICHAEL J
IPC: B05B7/24
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting a fluid supply assembly to a fluid applicator. The adapter assembly includes an outer lid (508) and a disposable inner lid (575) for the fluid supply assembly and an adapter (510). The adapter assembly provides a connection between the fluid supply assembly and the fluid applicator that can be engaged quickly, easily, and securely, and which has a strong tight seal around the connection.
Patent CA-2565253-A1 (CA)
Title: Dosage form for delivery of multiple drug forms
Inventor: EDGREN DAVID E
IPC: A61K9/24
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: Disclosed are controlled release dosage forms and related methods including:  (a) a micronized or liquid base form of a drug; (b) either a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form of the drug or starting materials that are capable of reacting to form a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form of the drug; (c) an upper gastrointestinal system pharmaceutically acceptable salt form releasing structure; and (d) a colonic system base form releasing structure.
Patent CA-2566063-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispensing capsule for a liquid container
Inventor: ANDERSON MICHAEL R
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A two piece sealed capsule that is inserted through the wall of a liquid, gel, syrup or powder bearing container said capsule being a receptacle for sealably containing a liquid and/or dry material and a dispenser for releasing the material when desired into the container. The top of the capsule is depressed manually forcing a plunger tube connected to the bottom of the capsule to rip away the bottom and side portion dispensing the material. The present invention allows the use of materials that would discolor, degrade or interact with other substances when added to the contents of the container, to remain stable and/or inactive until the time of use.
Patent CA-2569359-A1 (CA)
Title: Diagnostic method and apparatus for a pressurized gas supply system
Inventor: FARESE DAVID JOHN
IPC: F17C13/02
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A diagnostic method for a gas supply system includes: determining a desired ramp rate for filling a vessel from a supply of compressed gas; monitoring the actual pressure of gas entering the vessel; and discontinuing the flow of gas into the vessel when the actual pressure deviates from the intended pressure at the desired ramp rate by an undesired amount. A system for carrying out the method includes a flow controller for controlling operation of the supply system to deliver compressed gas from a source to a vessel through a supply line at a desired ramp rate. The system employs a pressure monitor downstream of a control valve for measuring the pressure of gas directed into the vessel and transmitting pressure-related data to the flow controller, which closes the control valve to discontinue filling of the vessel if the actual pressure exceeds a permissible deviation from the intended pressure.
Patent CA-2570604-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIBBENS NELSON DIRK
IPC: F02K3/075
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A bleed duct (42) is configured for bleeding fan air from the fan bypass duct (32) in a turbofan aircraft engine (10). The bleed duct (42) includes a tubular conduit (48) having an inlet (50) and outlet (52) at opposite ends. The conduit (48) is configured in flow area for recovering pressure from speeding fan air bled therethrough. A shroud (60,68,70,72,74) extends forwardly from the duct inlet (50) for suppressing dynamic pressure oscillations inside the conduit (48) without degrading the pressure recovery.
Patent CA-2571000-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular composite base running board
Inventor: GLOVAK DAN
IPC: B62D25/22
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A running board is provided for attachment to a side of a motor vehicle. The running board includes a stepping platform having a step-side and an underside extending between end walls along a longitudinal axis and laterally between inboard and outboard walls. A bracket is molded integral with and extends laterally from the inboard wall of the stepping platform for securing the running board to the motor vehicle. A plurality of primary reinforcing ribs extend along the underside of the stepping platform to support the running board as a downward force is applied to the step-side of the stepping platform. A plurality of secondary reinforcing ribs extend along the underside of the stepping platform to provide additional support to the running board wherein at least a portion of the plurality of secondary reinforcing ribs intersect a portion of the plurality of primary reinforcing ribs.
Patent CA-2571785-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for performing long-term simulation
Inventor: SEETHARAMAN KRITHIKA
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: Systems and methods for long-range simulation are provided. A representative method includes: defining at least one resource description, wherein a resource description comprises a group of resources that have similar characteristics, and wherein defining comprises specifying the characteristics, including at least one capability and at least one performance measure; defining at least one work load; and specifying at least one criteria to be satisfied by a long-range staffing plan; and calculating an effect of applying the at least one resource description to the at least one work load using discrete event based simulation, wherein the calculated effect includes at least one performance measure for the at least one work load.
Patent CA-2573287-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for securing a credit account
Inventor: HARRIS DAVID N
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for verifying a commercial transaction between a card-holder, a merchant, and a credit card company. The card-holder makes a purchase with the merchant using a full credit card number. The merchant submits a transaction approval request for approval with the credit card company. The credit card company executes conventional credit approval of the transaction approval request, as well as verifies the transaction approval request with the card-holder. An approval is sent to the merchant only after the transaction approval request is both conventionally approved by the credit card company and verified by the card-holder. The card-holder, or the credit card company, may initiate verification of the transaction approval request.  The transaction approval request can also be automatically verified if one or many pre-verification criteria is/are satisfied by data contained in the transaction approval request. The pre-verification criteria can be initially determined and/or modified by the card-holder. As another security feature, the card-holder may selectively activate and deactivate their credit card/account as desired. The credit card itself includes indicia of security measures.
Patent CA-2573589-A1 (CA)
Title: Backpressure relief valve
Inventor: KORB YAAKOV
IPC: F16K15/06
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A sillcock for supplying varying amounts of water at various temperatures includes a backpressure relief valve for relieving backpressure in the sillcock. The sillcock includes a sillcock tube and a valve body attached to the sillcock tube. A  cartridge assembly is provided in the valve body, and an actuation assembly extends through the sillcock tube. The actuation assembly cooperates with the cartridge assembly to control the volume and temperature of water exiting the sillcock according to the axial and rotational movements of a knob. The backpressure relief valve includes a deformable member operable to allow water to be expelled from the sillcock if backpressure is present.
Patent CA-2573829-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOURAMANIS GEORGIOS
IPC: E01H5/02
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a shovel designed for moving snow 14 tangentially while the shovel moves longitudinally along the ground thereby eliminating the need for lifting the shovel during snow removal. The snow shovel of the present invention 10 comprises a latitudinal curved blade 12 with opposing end terminus arcs 40, 42 of differing degrees whereby shoveled material will move from one side of the blade to the other.  On the back side of the blade 12 are longitudinal and latitudinal ribs 24 forming an integral part therewith providing reinforcement terminating in a centrally disposed receptacle for a handle mounting plate 30. The handle mounting plate 30 has mating apertures 34 for fixedly fastening the mounting plate to the curved blade 12. Positioned at the apex of the handle plate 30 is a post 46 for press fitting the handle plate to the shaft.  The handle grip member 18 also has a post 44 that is inserted into the opposing end of the handle shaft 20.
Patent CA-2575720-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrimidine derivatives
Inventor: KAWAHARA EIJI
IPC: C07D403/14
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: Novel pyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) to processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
Patent CA-2581535-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BESAPALOV ALEXANDRE
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A pad mounted resistivity imaging device includes at least one transmitter and two or more arrays of receivers. Analysis of the received signals is done using either amplitude and phase differences between the arrays of receivers, or by analyzing amplitude and phase differences between the transmitters and the receivers. With operating frequencies in excess of 10 MHz, high resolution images of boreholes are obtained.
Patent CA-2582162-A1 (CA)
Title: A process for preparation of 4-amino-1-isobutyl-1h-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinoline (imiquimod)
Inventor: GAVHANE SACHIN BABAN
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2004-12-27
Abstract: A process for preparation of imiquimod comprising oxidation of 1-Isobutyl-1H-imidazo quinoline quinoline (II) afforded 1-Isobutyl-lH- imidazo-[4,5-c]-quinoline-5-N-oxide (III) which is isolated in pure form as its hydrochloride salt (IV) followed by conversion to 4-chloro derivative(V) and conversion to corresponding 4-iodo derivative (VI) which is a new intermediate. This new intermediate is convened to imiquimod (VIII) and purified via its novel maleate salt.
Patent CA-2582528-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of storing tissue matrices
Inventor: BENIKER HERBERT DANIEL
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: The invention provides methods of storing acellular tissue matrices in which a substantial portion of water in the matrices is replaced with a water-replacing agent, e.g., glycerol. Also included in the invention are compositions made by these methods as well as methods of treatment using such compositions.
Patent CA-2584848-A1 (CA)
Title: Electricity and heat conductive composite
Inventor: PINHEIRO JEAN-PATRICK
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: This invention relates to use of a specific class of carbon structures in non-conductive materials in order to enhance the electrical- and/or the thermal conductivity of the materials. This invention is based on the discovery that a class of micro-domain carbon particles known as carbon cones and disks are excellent conductive filler in plastics with a critical loading level of approximately 1 weight%, which is comparable with the performance of carbon nanotubes. But, these carbon structures may be produced in industrial scale at the same cost as carbon black. Thus it is possible to provide thermal- and electric conducting composite materials with almost the same density and mechanical properties as the pure matrix material at the favourable cost of carbon black as filler.
Patent CA-2585973-A1 (CA)
Title: Travel game
Inventor: LAU STEPHEN
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A toy set (10, 110) for containing at least one predetermined board game includes a generally elongated body (11, 111) having a hollow interior (11a, 111a), first and second opposing longitudinal ends (11b, 11c, 111b, 111c), and a generally curved side wall (11d, 111d) extending around the hollow interior between the first and second ends. The first and second ends and side wall generally surround the hollow interior in a closed configuration (30, 130) of the body. The body has an open configuration (32, 132) in which the hollow interior is at least partially accessible. A playing surface (20, 120) is operably engaged with the body and is configured to play the predetermined board game. The playing surface is shaped and sized to enable the playing surface to be completely stored within the hollow interior of the body with the body in the closed configuration. The playing surface is accessible at least with the body in the open configuration to play the predetermined board game.
Patent CA-2586781-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLEVERS JOHANNES CAROLUS
IPC: A61K38/55
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of biochemistry and medicine. More specifically the invention relates to methods and pharmaceuticals for the treatment of intestinal neoplasia. The invention discloses the surprising finding that inhibitors of Notch pathway activation (for example g-secretase inhibitors) are extremely useful in the treatment of intestinal adenoma and/or adenocarcinoma