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Patent CA-2443658-C (CA)
Inventor: SAQUIB SUHAIL S
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2002-04-11
Granted: 2007-06-19
Abstract: We disclose an electronic imaging method and apparatus capable of effectivel y and accurately sensing and interpolating color image data received from a tw o- dimensional array of discrete image sensing elements, particularly, from a s o- called "Bayer Pattern" array. In operation, the method and apparatus both extract one-color image data from the two-dimensional array and generate therefrom fully color-recovered image data by a combination of interpolation and non-linear filtering. Efficiency is accomplished, without departure from good accuracy, by performing two one-dimensional color recovery applications and essentially incrementally combining the results thereof. The first one- dimensional color recovery application generates a partially color-recovered image in which, for each row in that dimension, values are recovered for all of the colors present in that row. The second one-dimensional color recovery application then generates all the remaining colors at each pixel by operati ng along a second dimension.
Patent CA-2452908-C (CA)
Title: A roller shade clutch with internal gearing
Inventor: CROSS DAVID M
IPC: E06B9/44
Filed: 2003-03-20
Granted: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A bi-directional clutch (10) for operating a window dressing such as a roller shade includes a protective guard (12) for securing the window dressing to a stationary structure, a gear box for transmitting rotation to an output member in response to the operation of an elongated operating member such as a cord (90), and an antirotational member that prevents the undesirable operation of the output member. The output member is coupled to the window dressing. The gear box includes a gear pulley (30) coupled to the elongated operating member, a planetary gear (48) and a stationary gear (36). The gear box is arranged and constructed to transmit motion to the output member in response to the activation of the elongated operating member, at a predetermined mechanical advantage.
Patent CA-2468547-C (CA)
Inventor: RUSSELL GLEN KEITH
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-05-27
Granted: 2012-11-13
Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed. The gaming system includes at least two gaming components. Each gaming component includes a controller and a communications interface. The gaming system also includes a communication link to allow the controllers of the gaming components to communicate with other controllers of other gaming components on a peer-to-peer basis through the communication interfaces.
Patent CA-2470537-C (CA)
Inventor: CIPELLI CELSO LUIZ
IPC: H01B3/42
Filed: 2002-12-18
Granted: 2010-04-27
Abstract: A magnet wire including at least one conductor and at least one insulating layer, said insulating layer including a composition comprising:(a) at least a polymeric resin;(b) at least a fluorinated organic filler; and(c) at least a non-ionic fluorinated surfactant. Said magnet wire is endowed with high resistance to pulsed voltage surges.
Patent CA-2471197-C (CA)
Inventor: CARPENTIER SOPHIE M
IPC: A61L27/36
Filed: 2003-01-02
Granted: 2012-11-27
Abstract: Bioprosthetic tissues are treated by immersing or otherwise contacting fixed, unfixed or partially fixed tissue with a glutaraldehyde solution that has previously been heat-treated or pH adjusted prior to its contact with the tissue. The prior heat treating or pH adjustment of the glutaraldehyde solution causes its free aldehyde concentration to decrease by about 25% or more, preferably by as much as 50%, and allows a "stabilized" glutaraldehyde solution to be obtained at the desired concentration and pH for an optimal fixation of the tissue at high or low temperature. This treatment results in a decrease in the tissue's propensity to calcify after being implanted within the body of a human or animal patient. The heat-treated or pH adjusted glutaraldehyde solution may, in some cases, also be used as a terminal sterilization solution such that the calcification-decreasing treatment with the previously treated glutaraldehyde and a terminal sterilization may be carried out simultaneously and/or in a single container.
Patent CA-2475675-C (CA)
Inventor: INUZUKA TOMOAKI
IPC: F21V14/00
Filed: 2003-02-10
Granted: 2009-08-18
Abstract: A lighting fixture comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes disposed so as to radiate condensed light beams, apply light beams toward a condensation point, and emit light beams in red, blue and green, a control circuit for controlling the luminous intensity of each light emitting diode, a concave reflection mirror for reflecting light beams of light emitting diodes condensed onto the condensation point and radiating them after condensed or diffused, and a position changing unit for changing the relative position between the concave reflection mirror and the condensation point of the light emitting diodes.
Patent CA-2484688-C (CA)
Inventor: NOGUEIRA MATHEUS
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2004-10-13
Granted: 2008-01-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided to sample formation fluid. Formation fluid is drawn from the subterranean formation into the downhole tool and collected in a sample chamber. An exit flow line is operatively connected to the sample chamber for selectively removing a contaminated and/or clean portion of the formation fluid from the sample chamber whereby contamination is removed from the sample chamber. For example, a clean portion of the formation fluid may be passed to another sample chamber for collection, or a contaminated portion may be dumped into the borehole.
Patent CA-2493759-C (CA)
Title: Modular air gap device and faucet including same
Inventor: KAWOLICS RAYMOND P
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2003-08-08
Granted: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A modular air gap device adapted for selective insertion into an associated faucet body and comprises a base, an inlet nipple defining an inlet passage and an outlet nipple defining an outlet passage. The inlet and outlet nipples project outwardly from the base in a first direction. An gap structure is connected to the base and projects outwardly therefrom in a second direction opposite the inlet and outlet nipples. The base and air gap structure are adapted for receipt within an air gap chamber of a faucet body. The air gap structure defines a flow path having a first end in direct fluid communication with the inlet passage of the inlet nipple and a second end spaced from the outlet passage of the outlet nipple so that an air gap is defined between the second end of the flow path and the outlet passage. A faucet including the air gap device defines a vent for venting the air gap chamber.
Patent CA-2501365-C (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of akt activity
Inventor: DUGGAN MARK E
IPC: C07D487/02
Filed: 2003-10-24
Granted: 2011-05-31
Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which contain a five-membered heterocyclic ring fused to a substituted pyrazine moiety which inhibit the activity of Akt, a serine/threonine protein kinase. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for treating cancer comprising administration of the compounds of the invention.
Patent CA-2501818-C (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions directed to erb-b1 receptors
Inventor: KREYSCH HANS-GEORG
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2003-10-09
Granted: 2012-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising different molecules, preferably monoclonal antibodies, each comprising epitopes that bind simultaneously to different sites within the same ErbB 1 receptor domain.  The preferred antibodies according to this invention are MAb 425 and MAb 225 each in its murine, chimeric and humanized version. The invention relates to the use and methods for an improved treatment of preferably tumors by means of said compositions.
Patent CA-2522004-C (CA)
Title: Couture impermeable a l'eau utilisant un materiau a deux composants
Inventor: BARRETT SHAUN
IPC: B32B5/08
Filed: 2004-04-14
Granted: 2015-01-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne une couture imperméable à l'eau destinée à un vêtement, formée de deux pièces de tissu, au moins une de ces pièces étant un stratifié. Ce stratifié se compose d'une première couche (40, 50) comprenant une couche imperméable à l'eau, mais perméable à la vapeur d'eau, et d'une seconde couche tricotée ou tissée (30), reliée à la première couche. Cette seconde couche (30) est constituée d'un premier composant et d'un second composant. Le premier composant est stable à une première température et le second composant fond à une seconde température inférieure à la première température. La couture comprend également une bande de ruban d'étanchéité thermoplastique (5) en contact avec la seconde couche dudit stratifié, permettant de rendre étanche ladite couture. La bande de ruban d'étanchéité est appliquée sur la couture à une température et à une pression élevée, pour que la bande de ruban d'étanchéité et le second composant de la couche tricotée ou tissée fondent et forment une couture imperméable à l'eau.
Patent CA-2527804-C (CA)
Inventor: BALLINGER KEITH W
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-11-24
Granted: 2013-10-08
Abstract: Example embodiments provide for keeping an HTTP reply flow for a communication open such that portions of an overall response corresponding to a single request may be sent across the HTTP reply flow. As the various portions of the overall response become available at a corresponding service endpoint, the service appropriately encapsulates the messages and sends them to the requesting endpoint. The recipient or requesting endpoint of the response is then capable of reading the available portions of the response and appropriately decodes the embedded portions and is free to process these as appropriate. Accordingly, because only one request is made for several portions of a response valuable system resource are reserved for only requiring one authentication and/or validation of a requesting endpoint.
Patent CA-2528796-C (CA)
Title: Universal serial bus software architecture in a gaming machine
Inventor: LAM REX YINZOK
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-06-09
Granted: 2014-12-09
Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine is coupled to a plurality of "USB gaming peripherals." The USB gaming peripherals, which may include one or more peripheral devices, communicate with a master gaming controller using a USB  communication architecture. As part of the USB communication architecture, a USB device class manager may configure a USB device interface. The USB device interface may comprise a plurality of USB drivers where the USB device drivers are used to provide interfaces that are compatible with the gaming operating system such that processes in the gaming operating system may use USB  communications to communicate with the plurality of USB gaming peripherals.  Further, the USB device class manager may authorize the connection of each USB  gaming peripheral to the USB device interface. In addition, the USB device class manager may be capable of downloading firmware to the USB gaming peripherals.
Patent CA-2529330-C (CA)
Title: Improved beverage thickener system, beverage and method
Inventor: STEPHEN JEANETTE
IPC: A23L2/52
Filed: 2005-12-08
Granted: 2011-06-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved beverage thickener system and beverage which achieve desired perceived viscosity levels and mouthfeel with reduced amounts of thickener while improving the mouthfeel characteristics of the beverage. The beverage and beverage thickener system comprise a thickener, preferably modified food starch, and a thickener adjuvant that is not a thickener. The weight ratio of modified food starch to thickener adjuvant typically is in the range of from about 40:1 to about 10:1.
Patent CA-2530475-C (CA)
Title: Support d'enregistrement de donnees, dispositif d'enregistrement de donnees, dispositif et procede de lecture de donnees, dispositif et procede d'enregistrement/ lecture de donnees, programme informatique de commande d'enregistrement ou de lecture, et structure de donnees contenant un signal de commande
Inventor: TAKAKUWA NOBUYUKI
IPC: G11B27/32
Filed: 2004-06-29
Granted: 2011-11-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un support (100) d'enregistrement contenant : une série de données de contenu comprenant une partie image qui peut être une image d'arrière-plan, des données (301) boutons qui définissent un menu à boutons permettant d'activer des commandes concernant les données de contenu à afficher lors de la lecture des données de contenu, et des données (120) de liste de lecture permettant de définir la séquence de lecture des données de contenu dans une unité d'élément formant les données de contenu, et accessible pendant la lecture. Les données boutons comprennent une pluralité de pages (301p) de boutons, qui peuvent chacune constituer un menu boutons, et peuvent être affichées sélectivement.
Patent CA-2533018-C (CA)
Title: New calcium phosphate granules of the hydroxyapatite type, their preparation process and their applications
Inventor: LEITE LORRAINE
IPC: C01B25/32
Filed: 2004-07-08
Granted: 2010-12-21
Abstract: The subject of the present invention is calcium phosphates in the form of granules presenting an x-ray diffraction pattern characteristic of hydroxyapatite and good compressibility and flow characteristics in direct compression applications.     The invention also pertains to the preparation process for said granules characterized by the fact that it comprises treating a suspension of brushite dicalcium phosphate having a certain particle-size distribution by means of a basic solution, and keeping its pH at least at 7.0 for a sufficient period of time to permit the transformation of brushite calcium phosphate into hydroxyapatite calcium phosphate.
Patent CA-2534667-C (CA)
Title: Monochromatic field sequential liquid crystal display
Inventor: LAZARIDIS MIHAL
IPC: H04M1/72403
Filed: 2004-02-25
Granted: 2011-05-03
Abstract: A device and a method are provided for establishing a monochromatic background light source in an electronic device with a field sequential liquid crystal display. The device and method provide for the continuous illumination of one or more of a plurality of color backlights of a field sequential liquid crystal display to provide a monochromatic source of light behind the liquid crystal layer of the display. The intensities of the one or more of the plurality of color backlights may be selected to achieve a user selected color, or the intensities may be chosen to reduce power consumption. The monochromatic mode may be selected while in another mode of operation.
Patent CA-2538600-C (CA)
Title: Enhanced locomotive adhesion control
Inventor: KUMAR AJITH K
IPC: B61C15/14
Filed: 2004-09-16
Granted: 2012-08-07
Abstract: A method of dynamically controlling traction of a locomotive (V) having a plurality of axles (A1-A6) on each of which are mounted wheels (W) for moving the locomotive over a set of rails (R). A creep control signal (creep_ n) is provided to a controller (TMTC) for each axle to move the locomotive over the rails, the creep control signal being a function of adhesion operation characteristics (tractive effort, torque, creep) for that axle. An advisory signal (ccc_n) combining values representative of the adhesion quality of the two axles is provided to the controller to maximize the tractive effort of the axle if the adhesion quality of the other axle is a maximum for the current rail conditions. This reduces the amount of time for the axle to attain its maximum tractive effort when rail conditions change.
Patent CA-2540361-C (CA)
Inventor: GORING BRYAN R
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2004-02-13
Granted: 2011-07-19
Abstract: La capacité des applications à base de langage de script à fournir et exécuter une logique sophistiquée et un traitement complexe peut être limitée. Les langages de programmations plus classiques disposent d'appels de fonction et/ou de procédure explicites pour mettre en oeuvre des fonctionnalités plus complexes, mais ces langages font appel à une syntaxe plus compliquée et nécessitent généralement des connaissances de programmation plus sophistiquées. L'invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés permettant d'élargir les capacités d'un programme d'application destiné à être exécuté par un terminal. L'application contient un flux à base de scripts et un contenu non exécutable. Un procédé selon l'invention consiste à charger le flux pour qu'il soit interprété par un interprète de script, de sorte que le flux soit configuré de manière à posséder une pluralité d'éléments exécutables. Le procédé permet également d'obtenir une structure de symboles globaux à laquelle peuvent se référer les éléments exécutables, la structure de symboles globaux permettant l'adressage afin que des éléments exécutables sélectionnés soient couplés avec des composants externes correspondants. Les composants externes sont fournis par un environnement d'exécution natif du terminal pour que l'action spécifiée par les éléments exécutables sélectionnés soit réalisée. Le procédé selon l'invention consiste également à exécuter les éléments exécutables en séquence, de façon que l'exécution des éléments d'exécution sélectionnés soit redirigée vers les composants externes respectifs par l'intermédiaire des symboles globaux correspondants de la structure de symboles globaux. La connaissance prédéfinie du contenu de la structure de symboles globaux est partagée par l'environnement d'exécution et le flux de l'application.
Patent CA-2545092-C (CA)
Title: Quinolonecarboxylic acid compounds having 5-ht4 receptor agonistic activity
Inventor: KATO TOMOKI
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2004-11-10
Granted: 2010-08-17
Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I): wherein Het represents a heterocyclic group having one nitrogen atom, to which B binds directly, and from 4 to 7 carbon atoms, and said heterocyclic group being unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 4 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of substituents .alpha.1;A represents an alkylene group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; B represents a covalent bond or an alkylene group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; Rl represents an isopropyl group, a n-propyl group or a cyclopentyl group; R2 represents a methyl group, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom; R3 independently represents (i) an oxo group, a hydroxy group, an amino group, an alkylamino group or a carboxyl group; (ii) a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, and said cycloalkyl group being substituted by 1 to 5 substituents, or (iii) a heterocyclic group having from 3 to 8 atoms, and said heterocyclic group being unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 5 substituents, and n is 1, 2 or 3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have 5-HT4 receptor agonistic activity, and thus are useful for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome or the like in mammalian, especially humans.
Patent CA-2550766-C (CA)
Title: Emergency conference calling system
Inventor: KALTSUKIS CALVIN
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2004-12-20
Granted: 2011-10-04
Abstract: An apparatus for the location of an object of value, such as a vehicle, includes a cell phone disposed in the vehicle and under microprocessor (16) control. The cell phone (12) is adapted to call an owner on detection of an alarm condition (30) as well as to place a call to 911. The cell phone, according to a preferred embodiment, places the call to 911 under command by the owner and then establishes a three-way conference call between the owner (34) and a 911 dispatcher who answers the 911 call. Other methods of creating the conference call and of using the apparatus are disclosed including call transfer and call relay modes of operation. Other features, including GPS  coordinate acquisition and transmission, are described.
Patent CA-2551008-C (CA)
Title: Anti-cd40 antibody mutants
Inventor: TAKAHASHI NOBUAKI
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 2004-12-24
Granted: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A mutant of a potentially therapeutic anti-CD40 antibody is provided which mutant has reduced ADCC and CDC activities designed to be optimized as a pharmaceutical agent. A mutant of an agonistic anti-CD40 antibody, comprising mutation and/or substitution of at least one amino acid in the constant region to reduce the ADCC and/or CDC activities therein, and a mutant of an antagonistic anti-CD40 antibody, comprising at least one mutation or substitution in the constant region to reduce the ADCC and/or CDC activities therein, both mutants having at least a hinge region derived from a human IgG2.
Patent CA-2552099-C (CA)
Inventor: JASTI VENKATESWARLU
IPC: C07C253/30
Filed: 2003-12-29
Granted: 2011-10-04
Abstract: cette invention concerne un procédé amélioré permettant de préparer de l'entacapone, lequel procédé consiste (i) à faire réagir 3-alkoxy-4-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzadéhyde avec N,N-diéthylaminocyanoactamide en présence d'un catalyseur acide doux et d'un solvant à une température comprise entre 50 et 115 ·C, pour obtenir l'entacapone 3-O-alkylaté (méthyl ou éthyl), puis à traiter avec des catalyseurs acides doux en présence d'une base organique et de solvants à une température comprise entre 20 et 60 ·C pour obtenir l'entacapone.
Patent CA-2553864-C (CA)
Title: Filtered water enhancements
Inventor: RINKER EDWARD B
IPC: A23L2/56
Filed: 2004-12-09
Granted: 2012-10-30
Abstract: A system for enhancing water is described. The system includes a housing with an inlet and an outlet, source water at the inlet, which can flow through a filter component in the housing and thus become treated water, and at least one enhancement module that can dispense an enhancement into the treated water as it flows through the outlet. Water can flow through the system only by the force of gravity, pressure in a building's water line, and/or hand pumps.  Enhancement that can be used in the system include flavorings, dyes, minerals, vitamins, herbal supplements, nutritional supplements, phytonutrients, probiotics, homeopathic remedies, amino acids, enzymes, hormones, standard prescription medications, and over-the-counter medications, and combinations thereof. A control is also provided, through which a consumer can regulate an amount of enhancement that is added to the treated water.
Patent CA-2562638-C (CA)
Inventor: HAYDU STEVE
IPC: B65G47/252
Filed: 2005-04-13
Granted: 2009-11-24
Abstract: An apparatus and method for facilitating the installation of balance correction weights on a wheel or a tire/wheel assembly that includes a tire handling mechanism that is operative to move a wheel or tire/wheel assembly along a path from a wheel receiving position to a wheel presenting position where a balance correcting weight is installed at a predetermined location on the wheel. An operator station supports an operator in a confronting relationship with the wheel as it is conveyed by the handling mechanism. The operator station is arranged such that when an operator is facing a wheel located at the tire presenting position, the operator is generally located in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the path of travel of the wheel as it moves from the receiving position to the presenting position. A  tire/wheel handling mechanism includes a pair of grippers for engaging the wheel (or the tire in a tire/wheel assembly) and is rotatable about a lateral axis. The handling mechanism also includes a tire rotating device for rotating the tire within the grippers about its rotational axis. The apparatus and method enables a wheel or tire/wheel assembly to be presented to a weight installing operator in a preferred orientation and to present a location on the wheel where a corrective weight is to be installed in close proximity to the operator whereby installation of a corrective weight is greatly facilitated. Preferences for a given operator can be stored so that when the wheel is at the tire presenting position it is oriented and positioned in accordance with the operator=s preferences. A light source is used to illuminate or indicate a location on the wheel where the corrective weight is to be installed.