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Patent CA-2561388-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated surgical microscope and wavefront sensor
Inventor: VAN HEUGTEN ANTHONY Y
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A wavefront sensor is integrated with a surgical microscope for allowing a doctor to make repeated wavefront measurements of a patient's eye while the patient remains on an operating table in the surgical position. The device includes a wavefront sensor optically aligned with a surgical microscope suc h that their fields of view at least partially overlap. The inclusion of lightweight, compact diffractive optical components in the wavefront sensor allows the integrated device to be supported on a balancing mechanism above a patient's head during a surgical procedure. As a result, the need to reposition the device and/or the patient between measuring optical propertie s of the eye and performing surgical procedures on the eye is eliminated. Many surgical procedures may be improved or enhanced using the integrated device, including but not limited to cataract surgery, Conductive Keratoplasty, Lasi k surgery, and corneal corrective surgery.
Patent CA-2563833-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUANG WEI-JE
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A computer system includes an integrated graphics subsystem and a graphics connector for attaching either an auxiliary graphics subsystem or a loopback card. A first bus connection communicates data from the computer system to the integrated graphics subsystem. With a loopback card in place, data travels from the integrated graphics subsystem back to the computer system via a second bus connection. When the auxiliary graphics subsystem is attached, the integrated graphics subsystem operates in a data forwarding mode. Data is communicated to the integrated graphics subsystem via the first bus connection. The integrated graphics subsystem then forwards data to the auxiliary graphics subsystem. A portion of the second bus connection communicates data from the auxiliary graphics subsystem back to the computer system. The auxiliary graphics subsystem communicates display information back to the integrated graphics subsystem, where it is used to control a display device.
Patent CA-2564644-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-speed automatic transmission for private cars or commercial vehicles
Inventor: LEPELLETIER PIERRE
IPC: F16H3/66
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A multi-speed automatic transmission for private cars or commercial vehicles includes input and output shafts, two power paths, a double planetary gear train, first and second brakes. The first power path has a first speed ratio and includes first and second clutches. The second power path has a second speed ratio, which is greater than the first speed ratio and in the same direction, with third and fourth clutches. The transmission has eight forward and two reverse speeds and is highly flexible. In one embodiment, the transmission is reduced to six forward and one reverse speed without the second clutch. In another embodiment, the input and output shafts are aligned and the ratios are supplied respectively by a planetary gear train and a direct drive. In another embodiment, the input and output shafts are parallel and the ratios are supplied respectively by two parallel gear trains including constant mesh gears.
Patent CA-2565031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G10D3/14
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for adjusting the tension of the strings of a guitar having at least two strings, particularly an electric guitar or a bass, particularly an electric bass, in which each string of the guitar or bass is, with one end, wound on a turning peg (7) of an adjusting mechanism mounted on the neck of the guitar or of the bass. The adjusting mechanism contains a combination consisting of a worm shaft (16) and of a worm wheel (17) and, due to these, is provided with a self-locking. The aim of the invention is to improve the design of a device of the aforementioned type so that, without considerably altering the basic shape of the guitar or of the bass, this device can automatically adjust the tension of individual strings of the instrument reliably and precisely whereby ultimately enabling them to be tuned. To this end, a drive unit (11) for each adjusting mechanism is mounted on the neck of the guitar or of the bass. The drive unit is directly connected to the worm shaft (16) or to the worm wheel (17) of this adjusting mechanism in order to drive the worm shaft (16) or the worm wheel (17).
Patent CA-2565076-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et systeme pour le pilotage continu de moteur a combustion interne sur banc d'essais moteur
Inventor: LEJEUNE OLIVIER
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne système et un procédé de pilotage continu d'u n moteur (2) à combustion interne comprenant au moins un actionneur lié à un organe de fonctionnement du moteur, une carte électronique (3) comprenant un composant FPGA de logique programmable, des moyens de synchronisation (9, 10 ) de la carte en fonction du cycle moteur, une unité centrale d'ordinateur (CPU). Selon l'invention: - on génère par le composant, une pluralité d'impulsions de commande d'un actionneur, les impulsions étant paramétrables en phase et en durée, indépendantes, rattachées à un même cylindre et synchronisées par un point de référence angulaire dans le cycle moteur pour chacun des cylindres, - on détermine les paramètres des impulsions et on affecte les impulsions de ces paramètres par un programme de calcul inclus dans le CPU du micro-ordinateur à chacune des sorties physiques, - on comman de au moins l'un des actionneur par un signal de sortie logique de la carte correspondant à au moins une des impulsions de commande.
Patent CA-2565195-A1 (CA)
Title: Antimicrobial polypeptides
Inventor: SOENKSEN CARSTEN PETER
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides having antimicrobial activity and polynucleotides having a nucleotide sequence which encodes for the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid constructs as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides.
Patent CA-2566290-A1 (CA)
Title: Fire-resistant cable
Inventor: CLAVIER JEAN-MARC
IPC: C08L23/02
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a fire-resistant cable comprising at least one conductive element which extends inside at least one insulating coating. The invention is characterised in that at least one insulating coating is made from a fire-resistant composition comprising a polymer and a fibrous phyllosilicate.
Patent CA-2567010-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable locking mechanism for protective head gear
Inventor: DUBOIS LUCIE
IPC: A42B3/14
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: A locking mechanism for a headgear suspension using two racks, a pinion, a driver and a lockable knob. The two racks are positioned on the suspension such that they overlap and permit engagement of the gears on the driver with teeth on the rack such that when the lockable knob is in the unlocked position the driver tightens or loosens the racks to adjust the diameter of the suspension to the user's head size. The lockable knob of the invention operates on a pull, rotate, push and lock system. There are no metal parts and the lockable knob can be locked and unlocked with one hand, by the user.
Patent CA-2572512-A1 (CA)
Title: Assisted electronic product design
Inventor: ROYAL ELIZA H
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: Electronic document design systems and methods for creating customized electronic product designs. A design representative creates customized product designs for a remote customer by combining test and images supplied by the customer over a global communication network with electronically stored layouts, images, color schemes, and other selected component elements. Tools are available to the customer to facilitate supplying information for incorporation into the designs and feedback comments. Images of product designs are made available for viewing by the customer. Automated tools allow the design representative to select and replace component elements and save the resulting product design for review by the customer.
Patent CA-2573285-A1 (CA)
Title: Heating element
Inventor: DODO TOSHIHIRO
IPC: F24V30/00
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A heating element that safely secures space on the periphery of exothermic composition to thereby realize thermal insulation of the exothermic composition, regulating of the amount of air taken inside and prevention of moisture scattering. There is provided a heating element produced by superimposing on a base material an exothermic composition molding being a molding of an exothermic composition capable of generating heat upon contact with air, effecting covering with a covering material and heat sealing the periphery of the exothermic composition molding so as to have a heating section having the exothermic composition molding accommodated at projected portions of an accommodation bag furnished with multiple projections and depressions, characterized in that the exothermic composition comprises, as indispensable components, an exothermic substance, a carbon component, a reaction accelerator and water, and that the heating element is composed of compartmentalized heating sections and compartmentalization sections, the compartmentalized heating sections adapted to accommodate the exothermic composition molding, the compartmentalization sections consisting of seal portion, and that the compartmentalized heating sections are disposed with compartmentalization section interposed therebetween, and that at least parts of the compartmentalized heating sections have air permeable surfaces, which air permeable surfaces brought into contact with the exothermic composition molding are constituted of a water nonadsorbent material, and that there are steps between the compartmentalized heating sections and the compartmentalization sections, which steps are covered via an adhesive layer by an air passage regulating member to thereby provide partitioned space portions, the space portions fitted with a main air inlet.
Patent CA-2574776-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for optimizing communications between network nodes
Inventor: RAO GOUTHAM P
IPC: H04L47/36
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: The present invention is generally directed towards a remote access architecture for providing peer-to-peer communications and remote access connectivity. In one embodiment, the remote access architecture of the present provides a method for establishing a direct connection between peer computing devices via a third computing device, such as a gateway. Additionally, the present invention provides the following techniques to optimize peer-to-peer communications: 1) false acknowledgement of receipt of network packets allowing communications via a lossless protocol of packets constructed for transmission via a lossy protocol, 2) payload shifting of network packets allowing communications via a lossless protocol of packets constructed for transmission via a lossy protocol, 3) reduction of packet fragmentation by adjusting the maximum transmission unit (MTU) parameter, accounting for overhead due to encryption, 4) application-aware prioritization of client-side network communications, and 5) network disruption shielding for reliable and persistent network connectivity and access.
Patent CA-2578964-A1 (CA)
Title: Domite assembly point
Inventor: GUIDUCCI ANDREW
IPC: B23K1/20
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: In producing a laminated white iron composite the white iron casting is bonded to a mild steel backing plate through a brazing operation. The adjacent mating surfaces of the casting and backing plate are secured together along with the copper brazing agent in such an orientation so as to promote an acceptable bond and to eliminate any shift from the desired orientation. The Domite Assembly Point incorporates a recessed depression into the casting that an adjacent raised Point on the steel backing plate fit into allowing the assembled pieces to fit together without the need of additional fastening methods such as wire or spot welding. The assembled parts can then be brazed using standard techniques.
Patent CA-2579914-A1 (CA)
Title: Marker device for x-ray, ultrasound and mr imaging
Inventor: LI YANGMEI
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: An imaging marker comprised of glass and iron-containing aluminum microspheres in a gel matrix which shows uniformly good contrast with MR, US and X-Ray imaging The maiker is small and can be easily introduced into tissue through a 12-gauge biopsy needle The concentration of glass microspheres and the size dictate the contrast for US imaging The contrast seen m MRI resulting from susceptibility losses is dictated by the number of iron-containmg aluminum microspheres, while the artifact of the marker also depends on its shape, orientation and echo time By optimizing the size, iron concentration and gel binding, an implantable tissue marker is created which is clearly visible with all three imaging modalities.
Patent CA-2582465-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIFFITHS ANDREW
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: The invention describes a method for the identification of compounds which bind to a target component of a biochemical system or modulate the activity of the target, comprising the steps of: a) compartmentalising the compounds into microcapsules together with the target, such that only a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsule; and b) identifying the compound which binds to or modulates the activity of the target; wherein at least one step is performed under microfluidic control. The invention enables the screening of large repertoires of molecules which can serve as leads for drug development.
Patent CA-2582526-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A user is provided with a transmitter, for example, an activated barrier movement operator code transmitter. The transmitter includes an indicator such as an illumination device. A proximity sensor senses the proximity of a portion of a user (e.g., the hand of the user) to the transmitter. Subsequently, the indicator (e.g., the illumination device) is actuated to illuminate a portion of the code transmitter to facilitate the visibility of at least one transmitter function to the user.
Patent CA-2583626-A1 (CA)
Title: A dispenser for delivering foam and mist
Inventor: PLATT ROBERT C
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a mist or a foam includes a solution in the dispenser, a foaming nozzle on the dispenser for dispensing the foam from the solution and a misting nozzle on the dispenser for dispensing the mist from the solution. The solution can include hydrogen peroxide. Preferably, instructions are provided to foam the solution onto a contaminated surface of a medical instrument prior to cleaning of the instrument and to maintain the foam in contact with the surface until such time as the instrument is cleaned, and to apply the mist of the hydrogen peroxide solution into a lumen of the instrument prior to cleaning of the instrument.
Patent CA-2586748-A1 (CA)
Title: Agents for prophylaxis or treatment of neurological diseases and conditions
Inventor: MCCLUSKEY ADAM
IPC: C12N9/14
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: Mimetics of a region of DynI including the serine residues S774 and S778 or phosphorylatable amino acids in homologous positions are provided. The mimetics exclude or do not imitating at least one phosphorylation site provided by the serine residues or phosphorylatable amino acids. The mimetics have application in the prophylaxis or treatment of neurological diseases or conditions. The mimetics can also be used to inhibit synaptic transmission.
Patent CA-2587859-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SALISBURY THOMAS
IPC: F03B11/02
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A venturi-type fan (10) is composed of a wire basket (32) between front (14) and rear (16) flares. The wire basket has a rear portion to which the motor and fan blade assembly (24) is mounted. The rear flare controls the admission of air into the fan to reduce turbulence and allows the flow of air to be accelerated and directed forward in a slowly diffusing column. The openness of the sides of the present fan reduces the noise generally associated with close-sided venturi fans without degrading air movement characteristics.
Patent CA-2589616-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACIVER PETER
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to DVD gaming systems that include DVD game remote systems having card readers, and methods of playing games using those DVD gaming systems.
Patent CA-2590618-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of treating cancer using kinase inhibitors
Inventor: AGUS DAVID B
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: Described herein are methods for treating cancer and other disease conditions in individuals who have either developed a resistance to conventional tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy or who are non-responsive  ab initio  to conventional TKI therapy. In various embodiments, the methods include administering to a patient a resistance-surmounting quantity of a TKI on a weekly or semi-weekly basis. Alternate embodiments of the present invention include a diagnostic method for assessing an individual's probability of being resistant to TKI therapy, based upon an expression level of epithelial membrane protein-1 (EMP-1); one of the genes believed to be responsible for TKI resistance. The methods of the present invention may be particularly useful in the treatment of lung, breast, prostate, ovarian, brain and colon cancers. The methods of the present invention may be effective in blocking the HER-2 kinase domain either in addition to or in lieu of blocking the EGFR kinase domain.
Patent CA-2590843-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel hydantoin derivatives as metalloproteinase inhibitors
Inventor: GABOS BALINT
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, A, A1 and B  are as defined in the specification; processes for their preparation;  pharmaceutical compositions containing them; a process for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions; and their use in therapy. The compounds are useful as MMP inhibitors.
Patent CA-2590852-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOGUE GARY WAYNE
IPC: B65G57/10
Filed: 2004-04-05
Abstract: A material stacker includes a frame, a first plurality of stacking arms arranged along the frame, and a second plurality of stacking arms arranged along the frame. One or more first electrically-controlled positioners are configured to position the first plurality of stacking arms in a horizontal relationship with respect to the frame, and one or more second electrically-controlled positioners are configured to position the second plurality of stacking arms in a horizontal relationship with respect to the frame. An electronic control system is configured to control the operation of the one or more first electrically- controlled positioners independently of the one or more second electrically-controlled positioners based on a position of the corresponding stacking arms. Stacking methods and other stackers are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2592272-A1 (CA)
Title: Melangeur a mouvement giratoire pour tuyere a flux confluents de turbomachine
Inventor: VUILLEMIN ALEXANDRE ALFRED GAS
IPC: F02K1/48
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un mélangeur (22) de turbomachine à double flux, comportant un organe (24) ayant à son extrémité une partie sinusoïdale définissant des lobes intérieurs (26) et extérieurs (28), les lobes extérieurs comportant chacun une paire de parois radiales (34) planes espacées l'une de l'autre dans le sens circonférentiel et reliées entre elles par un dôme extérieur (36), les lobes intérieurs (26) comportant chacun une paire de parois radiales (30) planes espacées l'une de l'autre dans le sens circonférentiel et reliées entre elles par un dôme intérieur (32), les parois des lobes extérieurs étant disposées dans le prolongement radial des parois des lobes intérieurs, les parois radiales (34) d'un même lobe extérieur (28) s'étendant radialement selon des directions parallèles entre elles, le prolongement de ces parois définissant une zone (Z) dont l'axe de révolution (X-X) de l'organe cylindrique (24) est exclu.
Patent CA-2594399-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERSSON TOMMY
IPC: F16B/
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: The invention refers to a slip protection means in the form of a tip or the like to improve and simplify a mounting procedure of said slip protecting means (1), which is intended to be screwed into a gripping surface (5) on e.g.  a tyre for a vehicle such as tractors. Said slip protecting means (1) is formed like a screw (8) having at least one screw thread (3), a first end (11) and a tightening portion (4) in another end (13) having at least one friction extension (2) and said tightening portion (4) having mainly the same diameter or width (15) across the longitudinal direction (17) of the screw (8) as the diameter (7) of the screw thread (3), whereby during the screwing of the slip protecting means (1) into the gripping surface (5) with the first end (11) directed towards the gripping surface (5) by aid of a tool (9) grasping around or provided at least a portion of said tightening portion (4) a penetration is obtained of at least one part of said tightening portion (4) into the gripping surface (5), said gripping surface (5) in that case is pressing against said tool (9), which then automatically is released from its gripping around said tightening portion (4) at the same time as the screwing procedure is stopped, when a desired, predetermined screwing in length (12) of the slip protecting means (1) has been occurred into the gripping surface (5) and then also the extension (2) is situated in a desired, predetermined position for improving the friction against the foundation (6).
Patent CA-2594483-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POLLACK MICHAEL G
IPC: G05D19/00
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for manipulating droplets on a printed circuit board (PCB) are disclosed. Droplets are actuated upon a printed circuit board substrate surface by the application of electrical potentials to electrodes defined on the PCB. The use of soldermask as an electrode insulator for droplet manipulation as well techniques for adapting other traditional PCB  layers and materials for droplet-based microfluidics are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2598218-A1 (CA)
Title: Substances, compositions and methods for treating alopecia
Inventor: GHISALBERTI CARLO
IPC: A61K8/63
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: Substances, compositions and methods for hair treatment based on ultra-low molecular weight hyaluronic acid oligomers, possibly combined with trichogenic substances, useful for preventing hair loss and favouring its regrowth in subjects affected by androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, alopecia mucinosa and related disorders.
Patent CA-2601489-A1 (CA)
Title: Remote crane bar code system
Inventor: SHIVJI ALY
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: In general terms, there is provided a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator.