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Patent CA-2510826-A1 (CA)
Title: A method of preventing reuse in an analyte measuring system
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN J
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: The present invention is a method of preventing reuse of test strips for measuring an analyte or indicator such as glucose in a physiological fluid such as blood, interstitial fluid, or urine. The present invention also relates to a method of preventing reuse of test strips incorporating an integrated lance such as a needle, blade, or other sharp or skin puncturing device. Certain types of medical devices such as, for example, glucose test strips were intended to be tested only once and then disposed. This requirement is often needed because the reagent chemistry in many test strips is not suitable for measuring glucose a second time. However, it is possible that some user will accidentally test a previously used test strip. This could potentially become a problem if the glucose meter attempts to make a glucose measurement and outputs a result. Therefore, it is desirable that a single use test strip and meter have a prescribed method for preventing a previously tested test strip from being reused.
Patent CA-2512128-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DALLAS L MURRAY
IPC: F16L15/04
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A metal ring gasket provides a high-pressure temperature tolerant metal-to-metal seal between subcomponents of a threaded union. The metal ring gasket is received in an annular cavity formed between mating surfaces of the subcomponents of the threaded union. The metal ring gasket is capable of maintaining a fluid seal even at very high temperatures resulting from direct exposure to fire. At high fluid pressures the metal ring gasket is energized because hoop stress induced by the fluid pressure forces the metal ring gasket into tighter contact with the subcomponents of the threaded union.
Patent CA-2513780-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PICHE LYSON
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to prostate cancer. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method to detect prostate cancer in a patient sample by detecting the RNA encoded by the gene PCA3. More particularly the present invention relates to a method for determining a predisposition, or presence of prostate cancer in a patient comprising: (a) contacting a biological sample of a patient with at least one oligonucleotide that hybridizes to a PCA3 polynucleotide; (b) detecting in the biological sample an amount of PCA3 and second prostate specific polynucleotides; and (c) comparing the amount of PCA3 polynucleotide that hybridizes to the oligonucleotide to a predetermined cut off value, and therefrom determining the presence or absence of prostate cancer in the biological sample. The present invention further relates to diagnostic kits for the detection of prostate cancer or the risk of developing same in a patient comprising: (a) at least one container means having disposed therein at least one oligonucleotide probe or primer that hybridizes to one a PCA3 nucleic acid or complement thereof; (b) at least one oligonucleotide probe or primer that hybridizes with a second prostate pecific nucleic acid or complement thereof; and (c) reagents enabling a detection of PCA3 and of the second prostate specific nucleic acid when PCA3 or second prostate-specific nucleic acid sequence is present.
Patent CA-2515236-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOLARSKI KRZYSZTOF
IPC: B65B19/30
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A method relates to a production line where cigarettes are arranged in horizontal layers within approximately vertical channel (3) of packing machine feeding system, the width of which is slightly bigger then the cigarette diameter. The cigarettes are moved gravitationally toward the bot tom plate (6) tram which they are transferred to the packing machine, whereas faulty cigarettes are detected with sensors (9, 11) defining their defects, and the faulty cigarettes are rejected by a rejecting device (14). According to the present invention, when the cigarette layer is stopped in the channels, which takes place between consecutive cycles of transferring cigarettes tram the bottom plate to the packing machine, the cigarettes are inspected in all channels of the feeding system with use of movable sensors (9, 11) moving with reciprocating movement along a determined trajectory (7), whereas the movable sensors are coupled with the rejecting device (14) and detection and rejection of faulty cigarettes take place along the same trajectory along which the movable sensors are movable.
Patent CA-2516056-A1 (CA)
Title: Aprotinin and analogs as carriers across the blood-brain barrier
Inventor: BELIVEAU RICHARD
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in the field of drug delivery.  More particularly, the invention relates to a non-invasive and flexible method and carrier for transporting a compound or drug across the blood-brain barrier of an individual. In particular the present invention relates to a carrier for transporting an agent attached thereto across a blood-brain barrier, wherein the carrier is able to cross the blood-brain barrier after attachment to the agent and thereby transport the agent across the blood-brain barrier. The present invention relates to improvements in the field of drug delivery. More particularly, the invention relates to a non-invasive and flexible method and carrier for transporting a compound or drug across the blood-brain barrier of an individual. In particular the present invention relates to a carrier for transporting an agent attached thereto across a blood-brain barrier, wherein the carrier is able to cross the blood-brain barrier after attachment to the agent and thereby transport the agent across the blood-brain barrier.
Patent CA-2516641-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BELL MICHAEL E
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: Grâce à l'utilisation du polyvinyl butyral récupéré (30) dans la production de couches de fond de tapis (34), la quantité de polyvinyl butyral qui va au rebut, qui est enfouie ou éliminée d'une autres manière, est sensiblement réduite, et il en va de même de la fabrication de polyvinyl butyral. Le polyvinyl butyral récupéré (30) a une taille réduite (32) et est utilisé ensuite en tant que tel ou avec d'autres ingrédients (33, 36) de manière à fournir un composite utilisé dans la fabrication d'un produit utile (35, 37) (comme la couche de fond d'un tapis (34)), qui est utilisé en tant que couche de fond de tapis primaire ou secondaire (34) dans la fabrication d'un nouveau tapis (35) ou en tant que couche préliminaire, couche de fond principale ou une combinaison préliminaire / couche de fond principale (34) dans la fabrication d'un nouveau carré de tapis (35). En outre, le tapis non utilisé (20) peut éventuellement s'utiliser avec le polyvinyl butyral récupéré en tant que matériau cible (24); de cette manière, on réduit la quantité de déchets qui est enfouie ou incinérée.
Patent CA-2519483-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUNCAN DAVID F
IPC: G01M3/36
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: The invention provides an in-line leak tester apparatus for detecting leaks in packages having a flexible cover such as contact lens packages. The flexible covers move in contact with an electromechanical switch when the atmospheric pressure surrounding the package is lowered.
Patent CA-2519573-A1 (CA)
Title: Diverter
Inventor: WOLF STEPHEN C
IPC: B65G47/76
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A paddle diverter assembly according to the present invention includes an arm and an actuator for actuating the arm to move toward a diverting position. The actuator is adapted to permit the arm to move away from the diverting position upon impact with the object to be diverted and then to return to the diverting position to thereby absorb at least some of the impact between the arm and an object being diverted.
Patent CA-2521158-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LABEEUW BERNARD
IPC: C07D405/12
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne des dérivés de 2-acylamino-4-phénylthiazole de formule générale (I). Procédé de préparation et leur application en thérapeutique.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2522006-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KENNEDY PAUL
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2004-04-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved systems and methods for processing respiratory signals derived generally from respiratory plethysmography, and especially from respiratory inductive plethysmographic sensors mounted on a garment for ambulatory recording. The systems and methods provide improved signal filtering for artifact rejection, improved calibration of sensor data to produce outputs indicative of lung volumes. Further, this invention provides improved systems and methods directed to processing lung volume signals, however measured or derived, to provide improved determination of respiratory parameters and improved recognition of selected respiratory events.
Patent CA-2524592-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated water feauture
Inventor: PFLUEGER TIMOTHY P
IPC: B05B17/08
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: An apparatus for producing a water feature in a spa/pool/hot-tub ("spa") is disclosed. The apparatus includes a flume developer having internal dimensions that generate a water pressure from a water flow received from a water source associated with the spa. The flume developer further includes a head assembly having one or more apertures through which the water feature is produced based on the water pressure. The flume developer further includes a flange configured to abut against an outer surface of the spa. The flume developer is interchangeable in a water feature device body connected to the water source.  A light source can be provided to illuminate the water feature.
Patent CA-2529671-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANN ROY NEVILLE
IPC: E04H15/44
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a structural part for a structural arrangement (10), the structural part (10) including a generally rectangular frame formed of four resiliently flexible frame elements (12.1, 12.2) connected together at their ends by connector pieces (14) that form the corners of the frame. The structural part includes also a flexible sheet element that is securely located on the frame and that spans the frame. The structural part (10) is collapsible by performing a manual twisting and folding operation on the frame to thereby provide a compact storage configuration of the structural part. A  structural part (10) as defined, by itself or in combination with other similar structural parts or other components, can form a part of various different structural arrangements including a display device, a gazebo, a carport, and the like, these arrangements all permitting collapse into a more compact storage configuration by collapse of the or each structural part forming a part thereof.
Patent CA-2532636-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARSADAYAN WALTER
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A pause profile is stored in a memory. An ambient condition is determined. The pause profile is accessed in the memory and a pause time is determined based upon the measured ambient condition. A moveable barrier is caused to remain in an open position for the pause time that is obtained from the memory.
Patent CA-2535708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOLLEY ALAN
IPC: F16F9/38
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A gas spring assembly includes a gas spring (10) enclosed within a flexible, liquid-impermeable protective sleeve (24). The sleeve protects the gas sprin g against contamination during painting and pre-paint processes, and is then removable to leave the gas spring as a permanent component of the installati on subject to the painting.
Patent CA-2537259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE JEONG-WOO
IPC: H01L/
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: An integrated circuit package includes an inductance loop formed from a connection of lead wires and one or more input/output (I/O) package pins. In one embodiment, the inductance loop is formed from first and second wires which connect a first bonding pad on the integrated circuit chip to a first I/O pin of the package and a third and fourth wires which connect a second bonding pad on the chip to a second I/O pin of the package. To complete the inductor loop, the first and second I/O pins are connected by a third conductor between the pins. The third conductor may include one or more bonding wires and the I/O pins are preferably ones which are adjacent one another. However, the loop may be formed from non-adjacent connections of I/O  pins based, for example, on loop-length requirements, space considerations, and/or other design or functional factors. In another embodiment, connection between the first and second I/O pins is established by making the I/O pins have a unitary construction. In another embodiment, connection between the first and second I/O pins is established by a metallization layer located either on the surface of the package substrate or within this substrate. By forming the inductor loop within the limits of the integrated circuit package, a substantial reduction in space requirements is realized, which, in turn, promotes miniaturization. Also, the integrated circuit may be implemented in any one of a variety of systems, at least one parameter of which is controlled by the length of the inductor loop of the package.
Patent CA-2537298-A1 (CA)
Title: Cork extractor
Inventor: VITRAC JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B67B7/04
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: Apparatus for extracting a cork from a bottle comprises a corkscrew mounted in a carrier, the carrier being mounted on a frame for longitudinal reciprocating movement with respect to the longitudinal axis of the corkscrew and the corkscrew being rotatably mounted on the carrier for joint longitudinal movement therewith, the axis of rotation of the corkscrew being generally coincident with the centre line of the corkscrew. A control nut is rotatably mounted on the frame, the control nut having a screw passage therethrough, the screw passage being positioned to receive the corkscrew and configured to mate with the configuration of the corkscrew whereby, upon longitudinal movement of the corkscrew in the screw passage, rotational movement is imparted to the corkscrew. Actuator means is operatively connected to the carrier for reciprocating the carrier. The apparatus includes first restraint means independent of the control nut for restraining rotation of the corkscrew with respect to the carrier, second restraint means for restraining rotation of the control nut with respect to the frame and latch means for releasably latching the control nut to the frame to restrain relative movement therebetween in the longitudinal direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the corkscrew.  The first and/or second restrain means comprises a detent on the part whose rotation is to be restrained and a recess for receiving the detent when rotation of the part is to be restrained.
Patent CA-2537606-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUPRE SCOTT
IPC: F21V14/00
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: According to a one embodiment of the instant invention an adjustable downlight assembly comprises a collar, a yoke adjustable through an arcuate distance, the yoke pivotally connected to the collar, and a worm gear drive assembly operably engaging the yoke and the collar for pivoting the yolk about a horizontal axis. The worm gear drive assembly, comprises a worm and a gear. The worm gear drive assembly is adjustable by rotation of the worm. The adjustable downlight assembly further comprises a biasing member fastened to a casting, the casting extending from an inner surface of the collar. The worm gear drive assembly inhibits unintentional movement of the yoke after adjustment is completed.
Patent CA-2537915-A1 (CA)
Title: Air vent inserts
Inventor: PIERCE BERNARD W
IPC: F24F1/0076
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: An air vent insert for boosting circulation and/or purifying the air in the room in a safe and cost effective manner is disclosed. The insert includes a housing configured to be inserted into an air duct and covered by a face plate. The housing has a flange portion that rests on the wall or floor surrounding the duct opening and a body portion recessed in the duct to achieve a low profile design. The body portion contains one or more fans and/or air purification units coupled to an electronic control unit. For increased safety, the entire unit operates on low voltage DC power supplied from an AC/DC converter plugged into a standard 3 prong wall outlet.
Patent CA-2539270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIAO HUA-XIN
IPC: C07K16/10
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an immunogen and, in particular, to an immunogen for inducing antibodies that neutralize a wide spectrum of HIV  primary isolates. The invention also relates to a method of inducing anti-HIV  antibodies using same.
Patent CA-2540122-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric toothbrush comprising an electrically powered element
Inventor: CHAN JOHN GEOFFREY
IPC: A61C1/08
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A toothbrush having an electrically powered element disposed on a head of an electric toothbrush. The electrically powered element can be a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode. Further the electrically powered element can serve as a pin and/or axis of motion for a movable bristle holder positioned along the face of the brush head.
Patent CA-2540374-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CZAJKA-POULOVA ANNA
IPC: C07F15/00
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: Oxaliplatin with a low content of accompanying impurities originating from its preparation which contains, by weight, at most 0.01%, preferably less than 0.001%, of alkali metals, at most 0.0005%, preferably less than 0.0002%, of silver, and at most 0.01%, preferably less than 0.001%, of nitrates. A method for preparation of the said oxaliplatin resides in that a suspension of (SP-4-2)-dichloro-[(1R,2R)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine-N,N']platinum(II) in water is treated with silver nitrate, then, after removal of the solid phase, the obtained solution is treated with quaternary ammonium iodide of the formula (R)<SUB>4</SUB>NI, the separated solid phase is removed and the obtained solution is treated with oxalic acid, and the separated oxaliplatin is isolated, washed with water and a polar organic solvent or their mixture, dried, recrystallised from water, washed with water and polar organic solvent or their mixture, and dried.
Patent CA-2540464-A1 (CA)
Title: Modification of lubricant properties in an operating all loss lubricating system
Inventor: CAREY VINCENT MARK
IPC: F16N39/08
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: A marine diesel engine system includes a diesel engine having a plurality of cylinders. The system also includes, proximate the engine, a primary, engine lubricant and an additive selected from certain alkylamine~alkylphosphates, 500 TBN calcium sulfonate and mixtures thereof. A means for blending the lubricant and additives into a mixture for introduction into a cylinder is provided. Thus lubricant properties may be modified depending upon engine conditions.
Patent CA-2541383-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHETH NIRAV VIJAY
IPC: A61B5/366
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: Method and apparatus for optimization and assessing the response to extra-systolic stimulation (ESS) are provided. An optimization/monitoring parameter is calculated as a function of potentiation ratio, PR and recirculation fraction, RF, derived from measurements of myocardial contractile during and after ESS. PR may be computed as the ratio of the contractile function on post-extra-systolic beats during ESS to baseline contractile function. RF may be computed as the slope of a linear regression performed on a plot of the contractile function for a post-extra-systolic beat versus the contractile function for the previous post-extra-systolic beat after ESS is ceased. Th ESI  resulting in a maximum optimization/monitoring parameter. Preferably computed as the product of PR and RF, is determined as the optimal ESI. The operating ESI may be automatically adjusted and/or PR and RF data may be stored for monitoring purposes.
Patent CA-2541730-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUTTON CHRISTY JOHN
IPC: F17D1/08
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing hydrogen deployment within a heterogeneous hydrogen supply environment is provided. An electronic controller monitors hydrogen supply modules, evaluates conditions relating to the hydrogen supply modules, and affects hydrogen deployment. The electronic controller may also monitor hydrogen utilizers within the heterogeneous hydrogen supply environment. Various means for adjusting hydrogen deployment are discussed.
Patent CA-2543478-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRAMPL DAVID
IPC: B66B23/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: Escalator or moving walk (1) with a truss (7) that is supported in the area of its extreme ends. In the area between its two extreme ends, the truss (7) has at least one tension element (11) which at a first end is connected mechanically to the truss (7) and at a second end to a fastening point (12). The tension element (11) is executed in such manner that it exerts on the truss (7) a tensile force (F) that acts at least partly in the direction of the earth's gravitational force.
Patent CA-2545663-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple spin slot machines
Inventor: MCBRIDE SCOTT
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: A gaming apparatus and method of playing a gaming apparatus wherein, with each spin, the player is afforded the option of effecting a singular spin of the reels so as to randomly generate one number which can be compared with a list of potential outcomes to determine if the player will win or lose, or of effecting multiple spins on a slot machine so as to randomly generate multiple numbers which can all be compared with a list of potential outcomes to determine if the player will win or lose. In this manner, the player utilizing the slot machine can "fast track" the game to jump directly to a greater quantity of favourable "winning" randomly generated numbers, in a shorter period of time, by virtue of the player being able to play multiple spins at one time.
Patent CA-2548613-A1 (CA)
Title: Sorption method, device, and system
Inventor: GALBRAITH STEPHEN DOUGLAS
IPC: F25B17/08
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating components of a fluid mixture comprising the steps of providing a fluid, providing a sorbent structure (120), sorbing a first component of the fluid, desorbing the first component, and electrokinetically biasing the first component in a direction other than the vector of the fluid mixture.
Patent CA-2551408-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SASU IOAN
IPC: F01D25/00
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A turbine engine shaft comprising an end section thereof made of high temperature resistant super-alloy adapted for working in a hot section of the engine, and a remaining section of the shaft made of steel. The end section and the remaining section are directly joined together to form a single-piece shaft.
Patent CA-2552517-A1 (CA)
Title: Insulation product having nonwoven facing and method of making same
Inventor: SUDA DAVID I
IPC: E04B1/00
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: An insulation product (100, 101) is provided comprising a low density mat (1 0, 10a, l0b, 111) containing randomly oriented inorganic fibers bonded by a hea t cured binder. The fibers comprise fibers (20) with a melting temperature abo ve the curing temperature of the binder. The fibers comprise fibers (21) with a melting temperature below the curing temperature. The mat (10, 10a, 10b, 111 ) has first and second major surfaces (11, 12) and a pair of side portions (14 , 15). A nonwoven sheet (13, 13a, 13b) is bonded to the first major surface (11). The nonwoven sheet (13, 13 a, 13b) comprises randomly oriented glass fibers and is bonded to the first major surface (11) by the heat cured binde r.
Patent CA-2553041-A1 (CA)
Title: Homogeneous isomerization of cis-2-pentene nitrile to form 3-pentene nitrile
Inventor: LUYKEN HERMANN
IPC: C07C253/30
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for isomerization of pentene nitrile in an educt flow, wherein isomerization is performed on a homogeneously dissolved catalyst.