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Patent CA-2486463-A1 (CA)
Title: Terminal for libraries and the like
Inventor: GRUNES MITCHELL B
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: A library terminal permits a user to execute a loan transaction without assistance. The library terminal (i) provides a visible scan line from a bar code reader indicating the correct positioning of the bar code on a circulating item, (ii) leads a user through a loan transaction, (iii) provides an explicit feedback to a user when an article has an improper position on the article receiving area, (iv) both checks out and checks in circulating items, (v) stores fonts in bit maps of screen displays instead of in a separate font memory, (vi) integrates a security marker reader, a printer, and a controller in the same housing, (vii) processes financial transactions related to the borrowing of circulating items, and/or (viii) displays actions for helping the user to correct errors in use of the terminal.
Patent CA-2488225-A1 (CA)
Title: Expandable reamer
Inventor: LOZIER ANTONY J
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: An expandable reamer includes, in one exemplary embodiment thereof, a cannulated shaft and a plurality of straight cutting blades having deformable points. The blades are hingably outwardly rotatable at the deformation points between a contracted position and an expanded position. In the contracted position, the blades are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cannulated shaft and, in the expanded position, the blades have at least a portion oriented radially outward from the longitudinal axis, thereby forming a larger diameter cutting surface in the expanded position and in the contracted position. The blades are formed from a portion of the cannulated shaft by, e.g. milling longitudinally extending slots through the wall of the cannulated shaft, the slots serving as flutes dividing the cutting edge and trailing edge of each adjacent blade.  Each blade may also include more than one segment arranged along its length, the segments coupled by deformation points. The expandable reamer may be used for cutting a cavity in a bone or other structure that is larger than the diameter of the entry point into the bone and greater than the diameter of the contracted reamer.
Patent CA-2489920-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NICHOLS EVELYN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: The present invention is a method for providing mortgage financing (fig. 1) to a borrower while additionally creating the opportunity for the borrower to invest in their long and short-term financial security (fig. 1) in real estate purchase price. The surplus amount is applied against at least one investment vehicle, so that after the periodic payments are completed, the borrower has equity in real estate and an interest in at least one investment vehicle (fig.  1), the investment vehicle provides security for the mortgage.
Patent CA-2492824-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IMELAEINEN KEIJO
IPC: D21C11/12
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil de production d'énergie thermique et électrique dans une fabrique de pâte à papier, en particulier, de pâte au sulfate, procédé selon lequel la liqueur résiduelle provenant des liqueurs de cuisson de pâte de cellulose est concentrée, et cette liqueur concentrée est soumise à une cuisson dans la chaudière de récupération, en présence de combustibles biogéniques, auquel cas l'énergie thermique est récupérée des gaz de combustion, cette énergie thermique étant transformée, le cas échéant, en énergie électrique. Conformément à l'invention, le combustible biologique utilisé est de l'écorce de bois ou un bois de déchet similaire, qui est séché jusqu'à obtention d'une teneur en humidité inférieure à 30 %, puis gazéifié pour obtenir un gaz combustible, lequel alimente la chaudière de récupération. Le procédé selon l'invention rend complètement inutile, dans la fabrique de pâte à papier, l'acquisition d'une chaudière à écorces séparée, abaissant ainsi notablement les frais d'investissement. Le procédé permet en outre de simplifier l'appareillage, son fonctionnement et son entretien, et d'améliorer le rendement énergétique.
Patent CA-2496262-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic method of treating skin ageing
Inventor: POZZATO GIANANTONIO
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A device for carrying out a cosmetic method of treating skin ageing and the method comprising the following steps:   a) connecting an electronic device, able to generate high frequency electric current waves having a distorted sinusoidal wave form by the presence of harmonics, to one or more electrodes of essentially laminar shape;   b) applying said one or more electrodes on the skin surface in the area to be treated;   c) activating said electronic device in order to transfer said current waves to said one or more electrodes and to maintain said device activated for a predetermined time;   d) deactivating said device and removing the electrodes from the contact with the treated area.
Patent CA-2497478-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZEBOLSKY MICHAEL L
IPC: B60G9/02
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A steer axle and suspension assembly are provided that produce lateral stability in the vehicle without the use of a transverse rod and without generating undue loads on the steer axle beam. The assembly includes at least one suspension arm that is connected to the frame and to a component of the steer axle assembly such as the axle beam, kingpin, or steering knuckle. The suspension arm is connected to the steer axle assembly at a location outboard of the longitudinal frame rails of the vehicle and extends longitudinally at an angle to the frame rails. The suspension arm arrangement can be used with a variety of suspensions including leaf spring and multi-link suspensions.
Patent CA-2497696-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PODSCHUN TRUTZ
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: The invention relates to the increasing of the resorption of substances via skin and mucous membranes. The invention also relates to substances having a n increased capability of being resorbed by skin and mucous membranes, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing substances of this type.
Patent CA-2498316-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme d'evacuation d'urgence
Inventor: SALHOV RAFI
IPC: A62B1/08
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système d'évacuation d'urgence qui comprend un appareil d'évacuation et une porte creuse. La majeure partie de l'appareil d'évacuation peut être rangée dans un volume interne de la porte. Une partie de la porte est amovible afin de permettre l'accès à l'appareil d'évacuation. Cet appareil d'évacuation comprend une corde et un mécanisme de libération. Ledit mécanisme de libération est conçu pour permettre de descendre une personne sur la corde de manière contrôlée.
Patent CA-2499026-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for controlling messages printed by an in-store label printer and related label structure
Inventor: SCHULLER ROBERT J
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: A method for selectively printing different messages on labels printed by an in-store scale involves providing an in-store scale including a label printing mechanism with a supply of labels and a communications link for receiving information from a site external to the store. The scale label printing mechanism is configured in a first state and, during the first state, simultaneous printing of two types of information on a first label takes place. In particular, both (i) product information for a specified product to which the first label will be applied and (ii) a first message pertaining to a product which is different than the specified product to which the first label will be applied, are printed on the first label. The in-store scale receives a message control signal via the communications link which configures the scale label printing mechanism in a second state. During the second state, simultaneous printing of two types of information on a second label takes place. In particular, both (i) product information for a specified product to which the second label will be applied and (ii) a second message, different than the first message, and also pertaining to a product which is different than the specified product to which the second label will be applied, are printed on the second label.
Patent CA-2501031-A1 (CA)
Title: Storage food processor
Inventor: GARMAN MICHAEL
IPC: A47J43/044
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A food processor for processing foodstuffs includes a housing with a motor disposed therein. The motor causes rotation of an output shaft extending outwardly from the housing. At least one food processing tool is removably engageable with the output shaft to rotate therewith. At least two interchangeable storage containers individually attach with the housing. An open end of the storage containers is attached to the housing, so that, with one of the storage containers attached to the housing, the at least one food processing tool extends toward the open end and at least proximate the interior of the attached storage container for the processing of foodstuffs therein. The storage container is detachable from the housing to store the processed foodstuffs therein, and another storage container is attachable to the housing for the processing of other foodstuffs within an interior of the other storage container.
Patent CA-2502695-A1 (CA)
Title: Ratcheting torque-angle wrench and method
Inventor: BECKER THOMAS P
IPC: B25B23/142
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A torque-angle wrench (10) has a torque preset alert circuit (28) which provides a first signal when a predetermined torque level is reached, an angle sensing circuitry (22, 23) providing a second signal corresponding to angular rotation, output circuitry (24, 25) responsive to the second signal for providing an indication of angular rotation, and switch circuitry (27) for preventing the second signal from reaching the output circuitry until the occurrence of the first signal.
Patent CA-2502852-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for establishing communication links and handling unbalanced traffic loads in a communication system
Inventor: CAIN JOSEPH BIBB
IPC: H04W72/10
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A wireless communication network includes a plurality of mobile nodes (12) each including a transceiver (14), a directional antenna (16), such as a phased array antenna, connected to the transceiver (14), and a controller (1 8) connected to the transceiver (14). The controller (18) schedules a respectiv e semi~permanent time slot (18a) for each time frame to establish a communication link with each neighboring mobile node and leaves at least one available time slot in each time frame. The controller (18) also schedules t he at least one available time slot to also serve the communication link with a neighboring mobile node based upon link communication demand. The directiona l antenna (16) is aimed by the controller (18) towards each neighboring mobile node during communication therewith. The controller (18) also coordinates communication with each neighboring mobile node by allocating time slots bas ed upon link communications demand.
Patent CA-2505398-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FERRO NICOLO
IPC: E04B2/96
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: The system for joining mullions to transoms by frontal link here described uses: Transoms (3) with channels (3.2) whose longer axis is the vertical axi s and mullions (2) provided with at least two seats (2.2); each seat is provid ed with at least one coupling jaw (2.5), one holding jaw (2.6) and one inclined plane (2.7); an insert (1) joins the mullion (2) to the transoms (3); it is formed by a body (1.1) and a connection beam (1.2) provided with a coupling jaw (1.3); the body (1.1) of the insert (1) is housed in at least one of the above mentionned channels (3.2) of the transom (3); the insert (1) is provid ed with holes (1.5, 1.6) in which screws (6) and dowels (7, 13) are inserted; a spacer (4) is placed between one insert (1) and the one above it in order to separate the transoms (3) vertically; the coupling jaw (1.3) on the insert ( 1) joins with the coupling jaw (2.5) on the mullion (2); the above mentionned screws (6) engrave the holding jaw (2.6) of the mullion (2) thus producing horizontal grooves; the dowels (7) prevent the insert (1) from moving within the transom (3).
Patent CA-2505464-A1 (CA)
Title: Catheter tracking with phase information
Inventor: ANDERSON KEVAN J T
IPC: A61B5/06
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for determining the position and/or orientation of a catheter or other interventional access device or surgical probe using phase patterns in a magnetic resonance (MR) signal. In the method of the invention, global two-dimensional correlations are used to identify the phase pattern and orientation of individual microcoils, which is unique for each microcoil's position and orientation. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, tracking of interventional devices is performed by one integrated phase image projected onto the axial plane and a second image in an oblique plane through the center of the coil and normal to the coil plane. In another preferred embodiment, the position and orientation of a catheter tip can be reliably tracked using low resolution MR scans clinically useful for real-time interventional MRI applications. In a further preferred embodiment, the invention provides real-time computer control to track the position of endovascular access devices and interventional treatment systems, including surgical tools and tissue manipulators, devices for in vivo delivery of drugs, angioplasty devices, biopsy and sampling devices, devices for delivery of RF, thermal, microwave or laser energy or ionizing radiation, and internal illumination and imaging devices, such as catheters, endoscopes, laparoscopes, and related instruments.
Patent CA-2514941-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAMURA TETSUO
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: It is intended to provide an overexpression vector which makes it possible to easily acquire a high-level producing strain with the use of mammalian cells, in particular, Chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO cells) as a host. Namely, an expression vector capable of inducing high productivity of a genetically modified protein in animal host cells which comprises a promoter strongly inducing expression, a multicloning site for gene integration and a polyadenylation signal sequence, in this order starting from the upstream, and a drug-resistance gene having no promoter functioning in animal cells in the downstream thereof.
Patent CA-2516947-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINKE TOBIAS
IPC: F16D65/14
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A disk brake for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, including an application device, which is used to apply a brake lining to a brake disk by at least one or two actuating spindles running parallel and at a distance from one another in a bridge. The application device has an anti-friction roller, which is supported on a pivotable lever of the application device. The disk brake is configured in such a way that the anti-friction roller is fixed as a separate component radially and axially on the lever and is held by an anti-friction roller holder that is fixed to the lever. The anti-friction roller holder is provided with cage return guides, which, when the lever is pivoted back into an initial position, likewise press the journal bearings into an initial position.
Patent CA-2519118-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAWCHUK JEFFREY H
IPC: C07C29/151
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: An integrated process for producing LNG and GTL products is provided, wherein a CO2-containing natural gas feed to an LNG production zone is first pre-treated to separate at least a portion of the CO2 therefrom, and the resulting CO2 stream obtained thereby is then directed to a GTL production zone and utilized to make GTL products that include methanol and/or methanol derivatives.
Patent CA-2521077-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUKHERJEE ALI
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: The invention is directed to a new class of biomarker in patient samples comprising dimers of ErbB cell surface membrane receptors. In one aspect, the invention includes a method of determining the status of a disease or healthful condition by correlating such condition to amounts of one or more dimers of ErbB cell surface membrane receptors measured directly in a patient sample, in particular a fixed tissue sample. In another aspect, the invention includes a method of determining a status of a cancer in a specimen from an individual by correlating measurements of amounts of one or more dimers of ErbB cell surface membrane receptors in cells of the specimen to such status, including presence or absence of a pre-cancerous state, presence or absence of a cancerous state, prognosis of a cancer, or responsiveness to treatment.  Preferably, methods of the invention are implemented by using sets of binding compounds having releasable molecular tags that are specific for multiple components of one or more types of receptor dimers. After binding, molecular tags are released and separated from the assay mixture for analysis.
Patent CA-2522752-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-locking power component for orthodontic appliances
Inventor: INMAN DONAL P
IPC: A61C7/10
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: A force adjusting mechanism for an orthodontic appliance (10) wherein the appliance functions to move teeth and/or to expand the dental arch. The mechanism includes a shaft (40) operatively coupled at opposite ends between a first portion of the appliance (10) which is anchored in the patient's dental arch and a second portion of the appliance (10) which applies force to one or more of the patient's teeth. A lock (42) is slidable along the shaft (40) to compress a spring (32) between the lock (42) and the second portion of the appliance (10). Co-operating structures on the shaft (40) and on the lock (42) provide a unidirectional ratchet movement of the lock (42) along the shaft (40). Thus, the lock (42) may be advanced one step at a time in one direction only, preferably manually using an implement for engaging the lock, to compress the spring (32) to apply force to one or more of the patient's teeth.  Advantageously, this may be done by the patient or a parent or guardian without the need for an office visit to a clinician.
Patent CA-2524970-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPASS KLAUS
IPC: B63H16/20
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a pedal boat drive comprising at least one pedal crank (11) and a drive train for transferring drive energy produced by the pedal crank (11) to a means of propulsion (20), e.g. a propeller. At least one flywheel (16), which is mounted on a free-running axle (22), is placed in the drive train between the pedal crank (11) and the means of propulsion (20).  Drive energy produced by the pedal crank (11) is transferred from the pedal crank to the flywheel (16), which is mounted in a free-running manner, and is transferred from said flywheel to the means of propulsion (20). The aim of the invention is to further develop a pedal boat drive of this type that enables a pedal boat to be used as an item of sports equipment. In doing this, the pedal boat should behave in water similar to a bicycle on land with regard to the feeling of riding. To this end, a switching mechanism (18, 21, 23, 24) for reversing the running direction of the means of propulsion (20) while the direction of rotation of the pedal crank (11) remains unchanged is placed in the drive train, and the pedal boat drive has two flywheels (16), which are mounted parallel to one another on the free-running axle (22) while leaving an intermediate space (17) therebetween. A take-off element (18) is placed inside said intermediate space (17). This take-off element is connected to the means of propulsion (20), serves to transfer the drive energy and can be coupled as desired to one of the inner faces (28a, 28b) of both flywheels (16) in order to transmit drive energy. The invention also relates to a pedal boat comprising a pedal boat drive of the aforementioned type.
Patent CA-2526115-A1 (CA)
Title: Pre-dosed oral liquid medication dispensing system
Inventor: YEAKLEY ROURKE M
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A liquid oral medication dispensing system made up of an ampule configured to hold a premeasured quantity of the selected medication and to dispense that quantity of oral medication through an opening in the ampule formed by a puncturing device. This dispensing system provides a system for storing and delivering oral medications that can be utilized in a broad variety of circumstances by individuals with little or no medical training and provides safe, effective use of the medication.
Patent CA-2526443-A1 (CA)
Title: Emm-3, new crystalline microporous material
Inventor: STROHMAIER KARL G
IPC: B01J29/83
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: EMM-3 (ExxonMobil Material number 3) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework.  EMM-3 can be prepared in aluminophosphate (A1PO) and metalloaluminophosphate (MeAPO) compositions with the hexamethonium template. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material. EMM-3 is stable to calcination in air, absorbs hydrocarbons, and is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion.
Patent CA-2530369-A1 (CA)
Title: Access control
Inventor: LIBIN PHIL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: At least one administration entity controls access to an electronic device by the at least one administration entity generating credentials and a plurality of corresponding proofs for the electronic device, wherein no valid proofs are determinable given only the credentials and values for expired proofs, the electronic device receiving the credentials, if access is authorized at a particular time, the electronic device receiving a proof corresponding to the particular time, and the electronic device confirming the proof using the credentials. The at least one administration entity may generate proofs after generating the credentials. A single administration entity may generate the credentials and generate the proofs. There may be a first administration entity that generates the credentials and other administration entities that generate proofs. The first administration entity may also generate proofs or may not. The credentials may be a digital certificate that includes a final value that is a result of applying a one way function to a first one of the proofs. Each of the proofs may be a result of applying a one way function to a future one of the proofs. The digital certificate may include an identifier for the electronic device.
Patent CA-2530747-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic effortless pull starting
Inventor: ARNOLD GREGORY W
IPC: F02N3/02
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: An energy storing recoil starter includes a buffering component to reduce a pull effort when starting an engine. The energy storing recoil starter includes a starter housing coupled to an engine shaft of the engine and a starter pulley. A clutch assembly is coupled between the starter housing and the starter pulley to effect rotation of an engine shaft. The buffering component is coupled between the starter housing and the engine.
Patent CA-2531601-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyurea polymers from secondary polyether polyamines
Inventor: HILLMAN KENNETH M
IPC: C07C275/04
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: Provided herein are polyurea polymers made from an organic isocyanate and a polyamine component, wherein the polyamine component comprises a polyether polyamine in which the nitrogen atoms are secondary. The polyurea polymers of the invention are useful in a wide range of end-use applications and possess superior physical properties over polyurea polymers of the prior art. Methods for producing the polyurea polymers are also disclosed.