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Patent CA-2568674-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GODIN ROGER J
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A method and system of supporting customer configurable video rich navigation (CC-VRN). The CC-VRN associated with facilitating customer selection of video or other contents streams for simultaneous display within a user interface having a number of navigable features associated with navigating the user to other services.
Patent CA-2569606-A1 (CA)
Title: Shoe apparatus with improved use efficiency
Inventor: HANN LENN R
IPC: A43B13/20
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A shoe is provided for improving use efficiency through reduction of neuromuscular fatigue. The shoe includes an upper having a generally horizontal bottom wall. The bottom wall includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper comprises a forward region having a forward center of loading and a rear region having a rear center of loading. The shoe further includes a sole comprising a midsole and an outsole. The midsole comprises a suspension element, which can have a generally elongated shape. The suspension element further has a center of compression, which is generally aligned with at least one of the first and second centers of loading of the upper. The shoe can have a hinge located within the sole for providing enhanced efficiency to the user. The hinge and suspension element(s) can take various forms. The position and structure of the hinge and suspension element(s) in relation to the midsole can take various forms as well. The biomechanical action of the heel rocker profile, heel element, forefoot element and hinge can be dynamically coupled to create a highly resilient suspension system with a low rate of loading throughout the stride, thus allowing a natural, "barefoot"  gait for the wearer. As a result, the wearer experiences a significant reduction in jarring impacts for any phase of the stride, a corresponding reduction in cumulative fatigue and a lower rate of chronic or traumatic injury. A method of manufacturing a suspension element for a shoe is also provided, and includes the steps of providing a die having a length, a width and a thickness, the length accommodating a plurality of suspension elements;  wrapping a plurality of coated or wetted fibers around the width of the die to form the suspension elements; drying or curing the fibers to a substantially integrated form; and separating the plurality of suspension elements into independent suspension elements.
Patent CA-2571027-A1 (CA)
Title: Le chauffe-eau electrique ecologique
Inventor: KALEU JOEL
IPC: F24H9/00
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: Dans un chauffe-eau servant à produire de l'eau chaude pour un usage domestique, on a généralement un bidon en métal ou plus récemment en acier, muni d'un ou deux résistances chauffantes. Dans la présente invention, les éléments chauffants qui sont des résistances chauffantes sont plongés dans une trés petite quantité d'eau. La conséquence directe est l'économie d'énergie. En plus, elle est intégrée pour la première fois à un réservoir en acier ou stainless évitant ainsi la rouille dans le réservoir et la maladie de a pneumonie du au stockage d'eau. Enfin la coque du chauffe-eau en plastique recyclable, l'isolant en paille, le chauffe-eau proprement dit en acier inoxydable, notre chauffe-eau est écologique et recyclable.
Patent CA-2571811-A1 (CA)
Title: User authentication for contact-less systems
Inventor: O'BRIEN WILLIAM G
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A validation phase is performed at an RFID reader, in order to ascertain which of a plurality of potential candidates for authentication, are actual candidates for authentication. Once a candidate has been successfully validated, an authentication phase is initiated with a host computer, to determine whether the information presented by the candidate matches expected information about the candidate. If the authentication is considered successful, a final authorization procedure may be performed, or the authenticated candidate may be granted certain predetermined permissions. By performing the validation phase locally at the reader, the need for accessing a host computer is reduced and unnecessary queries to the host computer are avoided.
Patent CA-2572858-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for optimizing cell operation toward better speech quality in wireless packet-switching networks
Inventor: XU XIAODE
IPC: H04W72/08
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: An apparatus and method for switching a mobile processing device (130) from communicating over a wireless connection (131) with a first base unit (110) to a second base unit (111, 112 or 113) based upon latency. In accordance with this invention, the mobile processing device determines latency information for packets being transmitted over the wireless connection to and from a base unit. The latency information is compared to a threshold value. If the latency information is greater than the threshold value, the mobile processing device adjusts parameters of the wireless connection between the mobile processing device and the network.
Patent CA-2573607-A1 (CA)
Title: Plants having improved growth characteristics and method for making the same
Inventor: SANZ MOLINERO ANA ISABEL
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for improving growth characteristics of plants by increasing expression and/or activity in a plant of an LRR  receptor kinase or a homologue thereof. One such method comprises introducing into a plant an RLK827 nucleic acid molecule or functional variant thereof.  The invention also relates to transgenic plants having improved growth characteristics, which plants have modulated expression of a nucleic acid encoding an LRR receptor kinase. The present invention also concerns constructs useful in the methods of the invention.
Patent CA-2573873-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotary optical switch
Inventor: TEKIPPE VINCENT
IPC: G02F1/11
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: An apparatus for directing a light path sequentially between multiple positions. A rotary switch rotates a light beam from a prism relative to a plurality of optical elements arranged radially on a switch body. In one embodiment, a prism rotates in the switch body, causing the light beam to sweep through the optical elements. In another embodiment, the switch body rotates about a prism transmitting the light beam. In various embodiments, the optical elements include a photodetector, a filter and a photodetector pair, a reflector, and a filter and a reflector.
Patent CA-2576043-A1 (CA)
Title: Quantitative detection of hepatitis delta virus by real-time rt-pcr
Inventor: LE GAL FREDERIC
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: Specific reagents for quantitative assay of HDV and more specifically to follow HDV viral load in chronically infected patients and such a quantitative assay.
Patent CA-2577975-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY GRAHAM
IPC: A23F3/14
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: A process comprising the steps of: (i) harvesting a source of tea plant material comprising stem and leaf material; (ii) physically separating the stem material from the leaf material to provide a tea plant source rich in stem; (iii) treating the stem source with at least one conventional tea processing unit operation selected from withering, maceration, grinding, steaming, fermentation, firing and infusing.
Patent CA-2578663-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROUSSEAU LEO
IPC: A01K1/12
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: An automatic animal retrieving platform assembly and its method of operation for retrieving a domestic animal from a stall is described. The platform assembly retrieves and confines a domestic animal from a stall to effect a job function with the animal, such as for milking or exercising the animal or other job functions. The platform assembly is displaceable on wheels to position an entrance and exit opening thereof behind an animal stall. A displaceable floor extends to the rear of the stall and retrieving arms are provided to grasp the animal and cause it to back-up slowly onto the displaceable floor where it is confined in a cage. After the job function is completed the retrieving arms release the animal and it returns freely to its stall. To help it return to its stall a tether may be secured to a neck collar of the animal.
Patent CA-2581345-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAZZAFERRI RICHARD JAMES
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: In a method for accessing resources provided by an operating system, a request for a resource is received by an application program executing inside a first environment. A first identifier associated with the resource is acquired. A  second identifier referring to the requested resource and to a launch environment on which to launch the resource is determined. The request for the resource is redirected to the identified instance of the resource, responsive to the second identifier. The request for the resource is responded to using the instance of the resource located inside an environment on which the resource resides. Additionally, in a method for accessing resources provided by an operating system, a request for a resource is received by an application program executing inside an environment. A first identifier associated with the resource is acquired. A registry is consulted, responsive to an association between a first identifier associated with the resource and a second identifier associated with the resource, the association associated with the environment. The resource and an environment on which to launch the resource are identified, responsive to consulting the registry. The second identifier is associated with the resource, with the environment, and with the environment on which to launch the resource. A registry key for the resource is stored in the registry, the registry key comprising the second identifier.  The request for the resource is redirected to the identified instance of the resource, responsive to the second identifier. The request for the resource is responded to using the instance of the resource located in the environment on which the resource resides. The requested resource is launched in the identified environment, responsive to the second identifier.
Patent CA-2582065-A1 (CA)
Title: Interface, apparatus, and method for communication between a radio equipment control node and one or more remote radio equipment nodes
Inventor: AARFLOT TORBJOERN
IPC: H04W92/12
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: An interface, apparatus, and method are described for communication between a radio equipment control (REC) node and first and second radio equipment (RE) nodes in a radio base station that transceives information over radio interface using multiple antenna carriers. The REC node is separate from and coupled to the first RE node by a first transmission link, and the second RE  node coupled to the first RE by a second transmission link. Both control information and user information intended for communication between the REC  node and the first RE node and the REC and the second RE node are conveyed over the first transmission link. The first RE node also conveys information between the REC and second RE node. Many advantageous features are described.
Patent CA-2583784-A1 (CA)
Title: Preparation and use of biphenyl-4-yl-carbonylamino acid derivatives for the treatment of obesity
Inventor: CLARK ROGER B
IPC: C07D277/82
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: This invention relates to certain biphenyl-4-yl carbonylamino acid compounds, compositions, and methods for treating or preventing obesity and related diseases.
Patent CA-2584244-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical implants
Inventor: FRITSCH MICHAEL H
IPC: A61N1/08
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: An external module is mounted to a person and transmits energy in the light spectrum through the skin to an internal module which converts it to d.c.  current with a film photocell (Figure 1). The d.c. current can be used to charge batteries for powering an implant without a break in the skin and to power an implant directly. Light signals can also be transmitted through the skin from an internal module to the external module to monitor implants, battery charging equipment, batteries and patient functions. Control signals can be transmitted from the external module to the internal module. The energy may be in the wavelength range of 1x10-4to 1x10-9 meters and preferably in the wavelength range of 4x10-7 to 8x10-7 meters.
Patent CA-2584857-A1 (CA)
Title: Oil and polyethylene glycol fill material for use in paintball shells
Inventor: PERRONE ALDO
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A fill material is for use within a closed interior chamber of a gelatin paintball capsule. The fill material includes a polyethylene glycol and an oil. Each one of the polyethylene glycol and the oil is present in a respective amount that is substantially less than about 90% by weight of the fill material. The fill material additionally includes at least a first additive that is selected from the group consisting of an emulsifier, a dye, a density agent, a thickener, and a surfactant. Preferably, a starch may be used as the density agent, as the emulsifier, and/or as the thickener. Suitable starches may include corn starch, rice starch, potato starch, modified starch, and combinations thereof, among others.
Patent CA-2586557-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ST-AMANT ERIC
IPC: B68B3/00
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A sulky shaft connector device (70) includes a swivel ball joint arrangement (96, 100) whereby the sulky shaft (18) is allowed relative damped vertical 5 movement with respect to the harness (22). A sulky shaft connector member (52), removably connected to the sulky shaft (18), forming part of the device (70) also provides for quick and releasable engagement (300, 306) between the sulky shaft (18) and the sulky shaft connector device (70).
Patent CA-2589625-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede pour separer des particules d'un effluent gazeux
Inventor: DULLIEN FRANCIS A L
IPC: B01D46/04
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: La présente invention vise un procédé pour séparer des particules d'un effluent gazeux les contenant, comprenant l'étape de faire passer lesdits effluents gazeux à travers au moins un passage droit, complètement libre, non obturé, ouvert à ses deux extrémités, dans une direction donnée dans une enveloppe dans laquelle il n'y a pas d'écoulement direct et qui communique avec l'effluent gazeux. Le procédé comprend aussi l'étape de disposer une pluralité de surfaces transversalement à la direction de l'écoulement de l'effluent gazeux, lesdites surfaces s'étendant depuis les passages et étant mutuellement espacés de façon à définir lesdites sous-régions interconnectées formant ensemble la région non turbulente communiquant librement avec lesdits passages, chaque sous-région occupant substantiellement tout l'espace entre lesdites surfaces- adjacentes de telle sorte que les courants turbulents de l'effluent gazeux entrent dans lesdits espaces entre les surfaces puis décroissent dans lesdites sous- régions.
Patent CA-2590116-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KALOGROULIS ALEXANDER JOSEPH
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention involves a device and a process which allows a user to first depress a primary plunger to evacuate essentially all of the air from a chamber in which food items in a marinade are sealably contained. Once the excess air is forced from the container so that the primary plunger is in full contact with the marinade, a locking member is used to fix the position of the primary plunger relative to a lid on the device. A vacuum is then pulled by manually activating a secondary plunger to create a near-full vacuum inside the container. Because essentially all of air is removed from the container before pulling the vacuum, achieving a near-full vacuum can be accomplished in a short amount of time with a minimum amount of effort on the part of the user.
Patent CA-2596359-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLASZAK ANDREW
IPC: F16B25/00
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: Cross-threading occurs generally due to angular and axial misalignment between the threaded members during assembly. It is particularly troublesome for unskilled laborers and automated assembly operations, resulting in reduced productivity and damaged components. Accordingly, an anti-cross threading fastener assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a head, a shaft connected with the head, the shaft comprising: a threaded portion located proximate the head, an unthreaded portion located distal the head, and wherein upon insertion of the shaft into a bore of a body, the unthreaded portion coaxially aligns the threaded portion with threads of the bore of the body by contacting an unthreaded portion of the bore of the body.
Patent CA-2596994-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LE MAI T
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: The invention pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition.  The invention also pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition with skin health benefits including moisturization and skin barrier maintenance effects. The invention further pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition that is a stable emulsion that has a certain viscosity to it that provides containment, for example on a user's hands. Finally, the invention pertains to an alcohol based antimicrobial skincare composition that may be used in the healthcare industry, for example as a surgical scrub, healthcare personnel handwash, or patient pre-operative site preparation.
Patent CA-2597737-A1 (CA)
Title: Cigarette pack
Inventor: SPOERING HEIDO
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a cigarette pack comprising two partial packs (10, 11) which are pivotally interconnected by means of a joint strip (15). Each partial pack (10, 11) is embodied as an independent pack, i.e. as a sliding sleeve-type pack or a hinged box. The partial packs (10, 11) face each other by means of fronts.
Patent CA-2602623-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-ylamine compounds and their use for producing drugs
Inventor: FRANK ROBERT
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-ylamine compounds, to methods for producing them, to drugs containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds for producing drugs.
Patent CA-2602816-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEKELE SOLOMON
IPC: C08L27/08
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A polymeric film includes at least one layer, the at least one layer including a polyvinylidene chloride layered silicate nanocomposite composition, the composition in¬ cluding 100 parts, by weight of the composition, of a polyvinylidene chloride layered sili- cate nanocomposite; from 0.1 to 10 parts, by weight of the composition, of a stabilizer; and from 0.1 to 10 parts, by weight of the composition, of a polymeric processing aid.  Alternatively, a polymeric film includes at least one layer, the at least one layer including a polyvinylidene chloride layered silicate nanocomposite composition, the composition including 100 parts, by weight of the composition, of a polyvinylidene chloride layered silicate nanocomposite; and from 0.1 to 10 parts, by weight of the composition, of a soap of a fatty acid.  A blister pack can be made from either film.
Patent CA-2603435-A1 (CA)
Title: Stable pesticide concentrates and end-use emulsions
Inventor: SHAH ASHISH
IPC: A01N53/02
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: Pesticide concentrates are provided containing an emulsifier that is an EPA  list 4 inert and is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester, a sorbitan fatty acid ester or a combination thereof, a pesticide and a solvent that is either a EPA  list 3 inert of acetyl ester, EPA list 4 inert of a methyl fatty ester, an acetyltributyl citrate, white mineral oil or a combination thereof. The pesticide can be a water-insoluble synthetic pyrethroid, natural pyrethrum, channel blocking insecticide, acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, oxadiazine, organophosphate, neonicotinoid insecticide, thiamethoxam, imidacloprid, acetamiprid, thiacloprid, clothianidin, nitenpyran, insect growth regulator, juvenile hormone mimic, fermentation insecticide, plant oil insecticide, acaracide, miticide, fungicide, herbicide and combinations thereof. The pesticide concentrate is diluted with a hydrocarbon solvent, a white mineral oil or a combination thereof and mixed with water. A corrosion inhibitor is added to form a stable water-in-oil emulsion in conjunction with a propellant to make a ready-to-use aerosol for home, garden and public health pest control.
Patent CA-2604493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRONTHOS STAN
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP) as a marker for identifying and/or isolating adult multipotential cells. The present invention also relates to cell populations enriched by methods of the present invention and therapeutic uses of these cells.
Patent CA-2604629-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARANCIO OTTAVIO
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for: (i) treating or preventing mild cognitive impairment, or (ii) delaying the progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease in a subject in need thereof.
Patent CA-2605905-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURCHILL STUART G JR
IPC: B05D1/36
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: Fine particles of a highly porous, low density material in which the pore chambers have been at least partially evacuated and refilled with a gas having a low thermal conductivity, and the obtained particles are encapsulated with a protective, durable coating. The particles are particularly useful as durable thermal insulating material.
Patent CA-2606164-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAKINO MASANORI
IPC: A61M27/00
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: To provide a medical needle puller that allows an easy pulling operation as well as safety improvement. The engaging stepped part 14 was formed at the back side of the puncture part 12 in the medical needle 10 in which the connection part 13 for connecting the drainage tube 16 was formed at the rear end part and the puncture part 12 was formed at the tip part. Furthermore, the puller 20 to which the medical needle 10 is attached was provided with the needlepoint coating part 21 coating the puncture part 12 and the engaging narrow part 25 engaging the engaging stepped part 14. In addition, the puller 20 was provided with the grippers 22a, 22b for pulling out the medical needle 10 together with the puller 20 from the wound site by hand.
Patent CA-2606930-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAGEN DAVID L
IPC: H01Q5/15
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: The invention relates to Radio Frequency (RF) antennas suitable for receiving and/or transmitting digital signals in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and/or Very High Frequency (VHF) ranges. The invention comprises a modular driven DUV antenna comprising a driven DUV  element, an RF signal line RF communicatively connected to the driven DUV element, and an antenna mount supporting the DUV element; and a modular RF signal enhancer, supported by the antenna mount and selected from: an RF amplifier and a passive RF enhancer positioned to enhance the RF  performance of the DUV antenna and comprising one of: an RF director, an RF reflector, and an RF  booster.
Patent CA-2607229-A1 (CA)
Title: Isoalkane mixture, its preparation and use
Inventor: LANGE ARNO
IPC: A61K8/31
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to an isoalkane mixture, to a process for its preparation, and to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise such a mixture.