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Patent CA-2475184-A1 (CA)
Title: Connector for a solar module
Inventor: NASS ANDREAS
IPC: H01L31/05
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: In order to deliver the current generated by means of photovoltaic solar elements, the invention proposes a connector for a solar module that is accommodated in a connector housing and can be connected to the solar elements. The solar elements are interconnected by means of flat connecting lines and embedded in a translucid sandwich panel. The current is delivered through an opening in one of the sheets of the sandwich panel by means of springable contact elements that are in electric contact with the connecting lines of the solar elements.
Patent CA-2476671-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STAMBACK MARK A
IPC: F01L3/08
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A valve stem seal assembly includes a retainer and a sealing element disposed within the retainer. The retainer includes upper and lower portions. The sealing element is attached to the upper portion of the retainer and includes a first sealing lip for sealing a valve stem. An optional second sealing lip may also be included.
Patent CA-2478284-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCLEOD ROBERT ARCHIE
IPC: A01B79/02
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: An apparatus for application of a liquid or liquid-solid dispersion to soil, which is adapted when towed over soil to apply such liquid-solid dispersion to the soil. A supply conduit, having a distal end and a proximal end is provided. The distal end thereof is adapted to be releasibly coupled and in fluid communication with a source of liquid-solid solution, such as liquid manure. The supply conduit is pivotally coupled, via a pivot member, to the frame of the implement to permit the supply conduit to be pivoted in a substantially horizontal plane. The pivot member is coupled at one end thereof to the supply conduit at a location intermediate the distal end and the proximal end of such supply conduit, and is pivotally coupled at an opposite end to the frame of the apparatus. A manifold portion, having a plurality of manifolds thereon, is provided. A corresponding plurality of flexible tube members, in fluid communication with a respective manifold member, are further proided to permit delivery of the liquid-solid dispersion to various areas of the apparatus for subsequent delivery to the soil. A kit comprising the supply conduit and attached pivot member are also described, such kit adapted to permit conversion of an existing soil tillage or soil aeration apparatus to an apparatus that further provides for delivery of liquid-solid dispersions, such as liquid fertilizer, or liquid manure, to the soil.
Patent CA-2478324-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIMMERLING MARTIN
IPC: A61N1/08
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un aimant implantable tournant librement en réponse à un champ magnétique externe, supprimant le couple et la démagnétisation sur cet aimant, lequel peut être combiné avec une fonction de commutation électrique selon l'orientation d'un champ magnétique externe, afin de protéger une bobine et/ou de l'électronique implantées contre l'induction de surtension, ou pour assurer la commutation électrique, ou bien encore pour diverses fonctions. Le commutateur magnétique peut aussi comprendre, par exemple, un premier contact de commutation et un second contact de commutation. Un corps magnétique mou à surface conductrice peut être déplacé entre une première position de contact simultané entre le corps et les deux contacts en question, et une seconde position sans contact. Le corps et l'aimant implantable sont positionnés de sorte que le corps passe à l'une ou l'autre des positions considérées, selon le champ magnétique externe produisant une force magnétique entre l'aimant et le corps magnétique mou.
Patent CA-2481189-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved hair care compositions
Inventor: ROBINSON FREDA E
IPC: A61K8/60
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based composition comprising a non-emulsifying crosslinked silicone elastomer in an amount effective to decrease the amount of sebum on the hair or scalp. The water-based compositions of the present invention are in non-emulsion form. More preferably, the water-based compositions of the present invention have a suspending agent in an amount effective to suspend the crosslinked silicone elastomer within the water-based composition. The present invention also provides to a method of method for absorbing and/ or removing sebum and/or styling product residue from the hair or scalp. The method comprises the step of applying the water-based composition to the hair and/or scalp. Preferably, the water-based hair composition is distributed through the hair and/or scalp, e.g., by using a comb or brush.
Patent CA-2482031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIFURIO GABRIEL A
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à un procédé et un appareil utilisant la technologie de la réaction en chaîne de la polymérase pour la collecte d'échantillons d'air et l'identification d'agents biologiques dans l'échantillon d'air. L'appareil est capable de détecter des phénomènes transitoires tels que le bacillus anthracis dans un morceau de courrier en cours de traitement dans un matériel de traitement de courrier à grande vitesse. Le système comporte un appareil pour la mise en oeuvre des aspects suivants : une collecte de particules et la séparation préalable au moyen d'une hotte de collecte et un système de filtrage par cyclone sec ; une collecte continue de particules dans un échantillon liquide ; une transfert de fluide automatisé vers une cartouche d'analyse PCR ; et un appareil d'identification biologique de PCR pour la détection d'un agent biologique dans un morceau de courrier suite au transport manuel de la cartouche vers l'appareil d'identification ; la répétition d'un test de l'échantillon liquide sous diverses conditions d'erreur ; une analyse de confirmation lors des premiers résultats positifs préliminaires ; le transfert de fluide vers des réceptacles d'archivage lorsque l'analyse est terminée ; et un système de notification et/ou de compte-rendu pour alerter des personnel/organisations désignés lors de la survenance d'événements déterminés tels que la présence de bacillus anthracis.
Patent CA-2482253-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOROZKINA TATJANA SERGEJEVNA
IPC: A61K31/07
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'une combinaison de vitamines pour améliorer la tolérance à la chimiothérapie et/ou à la radiothérapie de tumeurs malignes.
Patent CA-2484157-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular wheelchair frame
Inventor: SMITH MARK E
IPC: A61G5/08
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: A modular wheelchair frame is provided having a first side frame and a second side frame. A collapsible structural assembly is releaseably connectable to the first and second side frames to space the first and second side frames apart. A rigid unitary structural assembly is also releaseably connectable to the first and second side frames to space the first and second side frames apart. The collapsible structural assembly and the rigid structural assembly are selectively interchangeable to convert the wheelchair frame between a rigid construction and a collapsible construction.
Patent CA-2486491-A1 (CA)
Title: 4-(aryl or heteroaryl)-2-butylamine derivatives and their use as glucocorticoid ligans
Inventor: RAZAVI HOSSEIN
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A compound of Formula (IA) or Formula (IB) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein, or a tautomer, prodrug, solvate, or salt thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods of modulating the glucocorticoid receptor function and methods of treating disease-states or conditions mediated by the glucocorticoid receptor function or characterized by inflammatory, allergic, or proliferative processes in a patient using these compounds.
Patent CA-2487644-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLEPKA STEPHANIE
IPC: F16B39/26
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: The device has a device tightening a screw (1) and a nut, and plates provided with a detent unit (7) placed between the screw, the nut and a lug. The plates are fixed by rotation with respect to a contact tab (4) during the tightening of the screw and the nut. The screw and the nut have a set of teeth units (8) cooperating with the detent unit to oppose to the unlocking of the screw and the nut.
Patent CA-2488165-A1 (CA)
Title: Structure planaire multipile a combustible
Inventor: KIMURA HIDEKAZU
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une pile à combustible de type à alimentation en carburant liquide possédant une structure simple, assurant une production élevée et présentant une forme miniaturisée et mince. Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne une pile à combustible de type à alimentation en carburant liquide comprenant une membrane électrolyte polymère solide et plusieurs électrodes à combustible, disposées de part et d'autre de la membrane, placées sur un côté de la membrane électrolyte polymère solide et plusieurs électrodes oxydantes placées sur l'autre côté de cette dernière afin de constituer plusieurs cellules unitaires, ces multiples cellules unitaires étant électriquement connectées les unes aux autres par des électrodes de connexion qui traversent la membrane électrolyte polymère solide. Des canaux sont disposés au niveau des zones situées entre des cellules unitaires adjacentes sur la membrane électrolyte polymère solide, de manière que la migration des ions oxynium vers les cellules unitaires adjacentes puisse être restreinte afin d'empêcher les baisses de tension.
Patent CA-2491105-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CURTISS BRIAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A sales forecasting system (10) and method receives weather data and make sales forecasts for one or more products using the weather data. More specifically, a manufacturer or distributor of the products may use the system (10) and method to generate a sales forecast for each product at each of a plurality of stores based on the weather data that applies to each store. The sales forecasts are then sent onto any interested parties, such as the stores or distributors associated with each store, in an effort to ensure the stores retain sufficient stock of the products to meet the sales forecast. The manufacturer may also be able to use the sales forecasts to plan manufacturing cycles of the products. In this manner, all of the interested parties are able to minimize store outages while maximizing shelf and storage space, thereby maximizing potential profits and minimizing operating costs.
Patent CA-2493773-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of deuteration of an aromatic ring
Inventor: ITO NOBUHIRO
IPC: C07C37/00
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: A method of deuterating a compound having an aromatic ring in the presence of an activated catalyst. In particular, a method of deuterating a compound having an aromatic ring characterized in that a compound having an aromatic ring is reacted with a deuterium source in the presence of an activated catalyst selected from among a platinum catalyst, a rhodium catalyst, a ruthenium catalyst, a nickel catalyst and a cobalt catalyst.
Patent CA-2495381-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LARSSON HANS F
IPC: B01D21/24
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un dispositif de décantation (1) pour le traitement des liquides, ce dispositif comprenant une pluralité de panneaux espacés, inclinés (5), présentant chacun une surface de décantation supérieure destinée à recevoir des teneurs en matières sèches décantées du liquide à traiter. Les panneaux (5) sont supportés dans une structure de type boîte (2,3,4) comprenant deux parois latérales. Le dispositif comprend un ou des orifices d'admission du liquide à traiter et un ou des orifices d'évacuation du liquide purifié. Au moins une des faces des parois latérales de la structure de type boîte (2,3,4) est pourvue, sur le dessus, d'une partie supérieure à positionner verticalement de façon à obtenir un niveau de liquide purifié à l'intérieur du dispositif entre les panneaux inclinés et un niveau supérieur qui se trouve au-dessus de la partie supérieure des panneaux.
Patent CA-2495958-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AHLGREN KELLY R
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A multilayer film, which is particularly suited to packaging of cheese on a Hayssen® RT packaging machine, has a first layer comprising cyclic olefin copolymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 125~C, and a second layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of cyclic olefin copolymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 125~C, polyamide, polyester, and polystyrene. The first and second layers are on opposite sides of a tensile axis of symmetry of the film. The film exhibits from 0 to 45 degrees of transverse edge curl, a yield point of at least 1200 psi at a temperature of 85~C, and an elongation at break of from 0 to 300 percent at 85~C. In addition, a packaging process comprises supplying the film and placing a plurality of product units on the flat film at desired intervals, forwarding the flat film having product units thereon, while forming a tubing from the flat film so that product is inside the tubing, followed by sealing the film along its length and transversely (upstream and downstream of the product), so that the product is a discrete packaged product is formed.
Patent CA-2497957-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de levage pour escalier
Inventor: SIRCOVICH OSCAR
IPC: B66B21/02
Filed: 2003-08-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de levage pour escalier qui permet de convertir l'action de monter les escaliers en un mouvement de marche sur un plan horizontal. Ce système comprend une volée de marches d'escalier de support (10) et une seconde couche de marches (16) de recouvrement, chaque marche de recouvrement comprenant un élément de levage (16a). Des moyens mécaniques, électroniques ou hydrauliques (134; 234; 334) permettent de lever le panneau (16a) supérieur de la marche de recouvrement jusqu'à la hauteur de la marche de recouvrement suivante. Ces moyens de levage sont activés lorsque la présence d'une personne venue se placer sur le panneau supérieur du premier élément de levage de la succession est détectée. Le premier élément de levage de la succession retourne à la position initiale une fois que la personne s'est déplacée sur la marche suivante, et ainsi de suite.
Patent CA-2499221-A1 (CA)
Title: Rapidly degraded reporter fusion proteins
Inventor: ZDANOVSKAIA MARINA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A fusion polypeptide comprising a protein of interest which has a reduced ha lf- life of expression, and a nucleic acid molecule encoding the fusion polypeptide, are provided.
Patent CA-2499538-A1 (CA)
Title: Faims apparatus and method for separating ions in the gas phase
Inventor: GUEVREMONT ROGER
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A high field asymmetric waveform ion mobility spectrometer (FAIMS) and metho d for separating ions in the gas phase, the apparatus includes a set of spaced - apart parallel rods, the space between the parallel rods having first and second ends and defines an analyzer region. The apparatus includes an electrical controller for electrically coupling to the set of parallel rods, for applying at least an rf-voltage between the parallel rods of the set of parallel rods in a first operating mode and for applying a combination of an asymmetric waveform voltage and a direct current voltage between the paralle l rods of the set of parallel rods in a second operating mode.
Patent CA-2503280-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JEPPESEN LONE
IPC: C07D307/38
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à de nouveaux composés de formule générale (I), l'utilisation de ces composés en tant que composés pharmaceutiques, des compositions pharmaceutiques comprenant les composés et des procédés de traitement mettant en oeuvre ces composés et compositions. Les composés de la présente invention peuvent être utilisés dans le traitement et/ou la prévention de conditions médiées par les récepteurs activés de la prolifération des peroxysomes (PPAR), notamment le sous-type de récepteur PPAR delta
Patent CA-2504941-A1 (CA)
Title: 6-arylpyridines substituees en position 3
Inventor: GUO QIN
IPC: C07D213/42
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne des 6-aryl pyridines substituées en 3 représentées par la formule générale (I) dans laquelle R¿1?, R¿2?, R¿3?, R¿8?, R¿9?, A et Ar désignent des élément décrits dans la présente demande. Ces composés sont des ligands des récepteurs C5a. Les composés préférés représentés par la formule générale (I) se lient aux récepteurs C5a avec une grande affinité et présentent une activité antagoniste neutre ou agoniste inverse par rapport aux récepteurs C5a. La présente invention concerne également des compositions pharmaceutiques comprenant ces composés et leur utilisation dans le traitement de divers troubles inflammatoires, cardiovasculaires et du système immunitaire. De plus, la présente invention concerne également des 6-aryl pyridines substituées en 3, marquées, pouvant être utilisées comme sondes pour la localisation de récepteurs C5a.
Patent CA-2506795-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROYZ GADI
IPC: H04N21/8545
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: Method for producing an interactive virtual movie, which simulates the walking of a user within a real site and exploring the same, comprising the steps of:  (a) Defining first minimal conditions for the creation of a new node; (b) Defining second minimal conditions for linking between nodes; (c) Moving a scanning apparatus along routes within the site, measuring the x,y, displacement coordinates, and angular orientation of the scanning apparatus at any given time, and creating a new node at least whenever such first minimal conditions are met; (d) Obtaining an image data at each node location reflecting a camera unit field of view, and associating the said image data and its orientation with the x,y, location coordinates of the present node;  (e) Finding and registering neighborhood links between pairs of nodes to generally create chains of nodes, each link assignment connecting between any two nodes satisfies at least said second minimal conditions required for linking between nodes, wherein more than one link may be assigned to a node (f) Further associating and registering with each created link an exit angular orientation from a first node in the pair and entry angular orientation to the second node in the pair.
Patent CA-2507168-A1 (CA)
Title: Engine nacelle for a supersonic aircraft
Inventor: LEBAS GUILLAUME
IPC: B64D33/02
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: The nacelle has an air intake structure (6) including an inlet side (9) that presents a conical section defined by intersection of an elliptical shock wave generated by a conical compression ramp (16) and a plane (10). The plane is inclined with respect to another plane orthogonal to longitudinal direction of the nacelle, such that a free side of the side (9) is withdrawn in an air intake direction with respect to a side (14). An independent claim is also included for a supersonic aircraft including an engine nacelle.
Patent CA-2509644-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAMASWAMY ARUN
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: The invention is a methods and apparatus for detecting a composition of an audience of an information presentation device. One method captures (18) images of the audience; determines (20) a number of people within the images and prompts (24) the audience to identify its members if a change (22) in the number of people in the audience is visually detected. This method voids both under-sampling of the audience and excessive prompting of the audience by only requesting entry of identification data when an audience change occurs. The invention also determines the number of people in an image or series of images.
Patent CA-2511713-A1 (CA)
Title: Transverse conveying screw for a harvesting front attachment
Inventor: WEIAND NORBERT
IPC: A01D57/00
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: A transverse conveying screw for a harvesting front attachment. The transverse conveying screw includes a body, screw elements disposed around the body adapted to convey material from the outer ends of the body toward the center of the body, and a ring-shaped terminal disc disposed between the screw elements. The terminal disc lies in a plane oriented at an angle, .alpha., with respect to a plane extending orthogonally to the longitudinal axis of the body.
Patent CA-2513469-A1 (CA)
Title: Bioagent air filtration systems
Inventor: BROWN TERRY H
IPC: B01J20/24
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: Generally, systems for air and water purification using unpowered charged sorbent mediums (3) which may include layered double hydroxide (LDH) (1) compositions, lignin (2), and methods of sorbing inorganic or organic material(s) onto such mediums, including anionic contaminants (10), cationic contaminants (11), non-ionic organic contaminants (20), and even biological agents (7) such as bacteria or viruses present in liquids or gases.
Patent CA-2514309-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEMAY RICHARD
IPC: F21V23/00
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: The present invention provides an illuminated decorative item, a decorative item made of ribbon and an illumination circuitry for a decorative item made of ribbon. The illuminated decorative item comprises a decorative body created with at least one elongated strip of material, the body having a base; a light source disposed at the base; an energy source electrically connected to the light source to supply energy to the light source; and at least one optic fiber, each optic fiber comprising an elongated body having a base end and a free end, the base end being close to and oriented towards the light source, the free end being arranged to visually complement the decorative body; wherein the energy source supplies energy to the light source, at least some light emitted by the light source enters the optic fiber at the base end, propagates inside the optic fiber, and exits from the free end thus generating an illumination at the free end and creating a illumination effect for the decorative item.
Patent CA-2515064-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FROJMOVIC MAURICE
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé permettant de déterminer un paramètre pour des polymères, particules ou cellules dans des conditions d'écoulement les plus diverses, en particulier pour des cellules présentes dans un fluide organique d'animal, singulièrement en ce qui concerne un paramètre d'agrégation cellulaire. Dans une chambre (18, 62), on soumet à cette fin un échantillon à des conditions de flux et de cisaillement qui reproduisent les conditions auxquelles sont exposées des particules ou des cellules dans leur environnement normal, puis on soumet l'échantillon, dans les conditions de flux et de cisaillement prévalant dans la chambre (18, 62), à une opération de détermination de paramètres pour polymères, particules ou cellules.
Patent CA-2516054-A1 (CA)
Title: Print sequence scheduling for reliability
Inventor: ZECK NORMAN W
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: A method for scheduling print jobs for a plurality of printers (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50) includes, for each of a plurality of print jobs, determining a number of pages of a first print modality (such as black only printing) and of a second print modality (such as color printing) for the print job. A file header is determined, based on the number of pages of the first and second print modalities in the print job. The file header is associated with the print job and the print job transmitted, along with the file header, to a print job scheduler (10). The scheduler schedules a sequence for printing the plurality of print jobs by the plurality of printers, based on minimizing, for at least one of the plurality of printers, a number of periods of time during the sequence of printing where the at least one printer is in a non-operational mode; and/or maximizing continuous run time for at least one of the printers.