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Patent CA-2553082-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of organic acid and ammonium nitrate
Inventor: VERSER DAN
IPC: C05C3/00
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: A process for the recovery of organic acids from dilute solutions such as those produced by fermentation, when the organic acids are present as dilute salt solutions, is provided. The organic acid production process is integrated with a nitrogen fertilizer production process by utilizing wasted chemical energy from the fertilizer process for acidification of the organic acid solution.
Patent CA-2554728-A1 (CA)
Title: Production method of nicotine transdermal preparation
Inventor: NINOMIYA KAZUHISA
IPC: A61K31/465
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a production method of a nicotine transdermal preparation, which includes a step of forming, on a support, an adhesive layer containing an adhesive and a liquid ingredient compatible with the adhesive, and a step of impregnating the adhesive layer with nicotine by continuously applying nicotine to the adhesive layer. The production method of the present invention permits direct application of nicotine to the adhesive layer, which is not possible by conventional techniques, and the nicotine transdermal preparation provided by the method is associated with less physical skin irritation on peeling off and affords a good feeling during adhesion.
Patent CA-2556205-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRONCKE DOUGLAS W
IPC: G01N1/38
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for capturing a repeatable volume of a source liquid, the device comprising: 
an elongated body (27) having an outer surface (112) and an interior wall (104) defining an internal cavity (33, 102) open at a lower end (106) of the body; 
the body defining an opening (12) in an upper portion (108) of the body, through which air can be drawn from the channel (33, 102) to draw liquids into the cavity (33, 102) through the lower end (106) of the body; 
wherein the portion of the interior wall (40) defining the internal cavity also defines a pocket (13, 26, 28, 29, 34, 35, 38) open to the internal cavity, the pocket (13, 26, 28, 29, 34, 35, 38) sized to collect and retain, particularly by use of capillary force, a metered dose of a liquid drawn into the channel (33, 102) as the channel (33, 102) is otherwise evacuated.
Patent CA-2556778-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KREMA MARKO
IPC: G06N20/00
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un système permettant l'utilisation de modèles client individualisés lors du fonctionnement d'un point de vente au détail. Les modèles client individualisés peuvent être générés au moyen d'une analyse statistique de données de transaction pour le client, générant ainsi des sous-modèles et attributs personnalisés pour le client. Les modèles client individualisés peuvent être utilisés dans tout aspect d'opérations de points de vente au détail, allant des problèmes de gestion de chaîne d'alimentation, contrôle d'inventaire, planification de promotion (tels que paramètres de sélection pour une promotion ou simulant les résultats d'une promotion), à une interaction client (par exemple, fourniture d'une liste d'achats ou de promotions individualisées).
Patent CA-2556790-A1 (CA)
Title: Traitement a base de promedicament enzymatique destine a reparer une articulation artificielle
Inventor: MOUNTAIN ANDREW
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne la mise en oeuvre d'une thérapie génique dans le traitement d'un descellement aseptique d'une prothèse orthopédique. Elle concerne des procédés de réparation desdites prothèses sans réintervention avec effraction. On décrit en particulier des vecteurs adénoviraux et des promédicaments pouvant être utilisés simultanément, séparément ou séquentiellement dans la destruction du tissu interfaciel autorisant la reconsolidation subséquente d'une prothèse lâche avec effraction minimale.
Patent CA-2559357-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THIERS BERNARD PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: E04B2/08
Filed: 1997-06-07
Abstract: Floor covering, including hard floor panels which, at least at the edges of two opposite sides, are provided with coupling parts, cooperating which each other, substantially in the form of a tongue and a groove, wherein the coupling parts are provided with integrated mechanical locking elements which prevent the drifting apart of two coupled floor panels in a direction (R) perpendicular to the related edges and parallel to the underside of the coupled floor panels, and provide a snap-action coupling.
Patent CA-2559882-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DIJK JACOBUS JOHANNES WILH
IPC: A01G9/14
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: Floor for a cultivation area (1) such as a greenhouse. An accommo dating hole (2) excavated in the ground and a flexible holder (5, 6) for liquid such as water is placed therein. The top of said h older (5, 6) is provided with a supporting plate (9). By varying the level of the supporting plate (9), the level of the reenhouse floor is varied. The water can contain heat. Optionally there ca n be a further holder which, for example, contains liquid with di fferent properties, such as a different temperature. A number of such holders can be incorporated in a greenhouse floor. Floor for a cultivation area such as a greenhouse. An accommodating hole is excavated in the ground and a flexible holder for liquid such as water is placed therein. The top of said holder is provided with a supporting plate. By varying the level of the supporting plate, the level of the greenhouse floor is varied. The water can contain heat. Optionally there can be a further holder which, for example, contains liquid with different properties, such as a different temperature. A  number of such holders can be incorporated in a greenhouse floor.
Patent CA-2560135-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAYLOR OWEN S
IPC: H01M50/529
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A multi-function bundle having all of the basic support functions integrated therein can be used as a basic building block component, for example, in a fuel cell engine. The multi-function bundle is modular, easy to assemble, and able to withstand the physical and thermal shocks encountered in mobile applications. The multi-function bundle utilizes fully distributed fuel and oxidant supply systems which help to reduce temperature gradients throughout the array of fuel cells. The multi-function bundle may be comprised of a plurality of fuel cells, an oxidant supply system, a fuel supply system and a support structure which integrates the fuel cells, oxidant supply system, and fuel supply system into a single unit. The oxidant and fuel supply systems may be fully distributed. The fuel supply system may include one or more fuel feed tube assemblies which allow distributed internal fuel reformation and reduce temperature gradients throughout the array of fuel cells.
Patent CA-2561759-A1 (CA)
Title: Zero to low voc glass and general purpose cleaner
Inventor: LYNCH LORETTA G
IPC: C11D3/30
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A glass and general purpose cleaning composition is described which has zero to low volatility while providing acceptable cleaning and drying rates. The cleaning composition contains at least one low-volatile non-VOC evaporative organic solvent, at least one surfactant, an aqueous carrier and, optionally, one or more co-solvents. The composition has less than about 4% by wt.  volatile organic solvent compound (VOC) content.
Patent CA-2562208-A1 (CA)
Title: Pcka modifications and enhanced protein expression in bacillus
Inventor: WEYLER WALTER
IPC: C12N9/52
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: The present invention provides cells that have been genetically manipulated to have an altered capacity to produce expressed proteins, wherein the pckA gene has been modified or deleted. In particular, the present invention relates to Gram-positive microorganisms, such as Bacillus species having enhanced expression of a protein of interest, wherein one or more chromosomal genes have been modified and/or inactivated (e.g., pckA), and preferably wherein one or more chromosomal genes (e.g., pckA) have been modified and/or deleted from the Bacillus chromosome. In some further embodiments, one or more indigenous chromosomal regions have been modified and/or deleted from a corresponding wild-type Bacillus host chromosome.
Patent CA-2566849-A1 (CA)
Title: Faced fibrous insulation
Inventor: SHAFFER ROY E
IPC: F24F13/02
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: A faced fibrous insulation (10) having a mat facing (12) on one or more surfaces of a fibrous insulation material (16) is provided. The mat facing provides improved surface quality, high and controlled adhesion, and is easily manufactured. The mat facing of the present invention includes a pre-applied adhesive comprising a first adhesive (22) having a first melting point and a second adhesive (24) having a second melting point, wherein the first adhesive (22) is heat activated to provide adhesion to the fibrous insulation. The mat facing may be input into the glass fiber forming section of a fibrous insulation production line. Alternatively, the mat facing may be applied to the uncured pack prior to curing or applied to the cured fibrous insulation.
Patent CA-2568595-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif multimedia portatif et procede de presentation de contenu de visualisation pendant le voyage
Inventor: SIZELOVE STEVEN L
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif multimédia portatif utilisé en association avec des systèmes de loisir des passagers installés dans les véhicules tels que les automobiles et les avions, et concerne par ailleurs des procédés de fabrication de ce dispositif multimédia. Le dispositif multimédia portatif est configuré pour communiquer avec une ou plusieurs sources de contenu, qui fournissent un contenu de visualisation et qui peuvent être proches et/ou distantes du dispositif multimédia portatif. Etant préférablement configuré pour communiquer sans fil avec les sources de contenu, le dispositif multimédia portatif peut sélectionner le contenu dans n'importe quelle source de contenu disponible et peut télécharger et présenter le contenu sélectionné selon n'importe quel mode classique. Le contenu sélectionné peut être transmis au dispositif multimédia portatif en vue d'une présentation immédiate et/ou stocké dans le dispositif multimédia portatif pour être visualisé à n'importe quel moment, même après avoir quitté le véhicule, une fois le voyage terminé. Par ailleurs, le dispositif multimédia portatif peut être configuré pour transmettre un contenu de téléchargement approprié aux sources de contenu.
Patent CA-2570659-A1 (CA)
Title: Oscillating brushhead attachment system for a personal care appliance
Inventor: MEGINNISS STEPHEN M III
IPC: A46B13/02
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: The brushhead attachment system includes a hub member (18) which is secured to a drive shaft of a personal care appliance (10) for oscillating action. The hub member (18) includes a number of spaced locking elements (68) in the form of protrusions around the periphery thereof. An annular outer brushhead portion (22) with a first group of bristles (33) includes a plurality of spaced grooves (35) in the outer surface (39) thereof which mate with extending pins (36) in the body of the appliance for insertion and removal of the outer brushhead portion (22). An inner brushhead portion (24) is configured to fit within the annular opening (28) of the outer brushhead portion (22) and includes a plurality of depending legs (56) which mate with the protrusions (68) on the drive member for resulting oscillating action of the inner brushhead portion (24) when the drive member oscillates, at least some of the legs (56) having latch elements (50)which fit onto an interior lip of the outer brushhead portion (22) in such a manner that the inner and outer brushhead portions maybe installed and removed as a unit, while permitting the inner brushhead portion (24) to be freely rotatable relative to the outer brushhead portion (22).
Patent CA-2573960-A1 (CA)
Title: Production de valeurs d'amplitude pour controler l'eclairage des pixels sur un afficheur de sonar
Inventor: WILSON DOUGLAS JAMES
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 2005-06-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil permettant de produire une valeur d'amplitude à utiliser dans le contrôle d'éclairage d'un pixel d'un afficheur, en réaction à un signal de sonar échantillonné produit par un élément d'un réseau sonar. Un temps pixel associé au pixel est trouvé, le temps pixel représentant le temps requis pour que le son parcourt une distance représentée par le pixel, conformément à une plage de distances à visualiser sur l'afficheur. On trouve le point échantillon du signal sonar échantillonné, le point échantillon ayant un temps échantillon le plus proche du temps pixel. Ensuite on trouve une valeur délais associée au pixel, la valeur délais contenant une valeur délais de l'élément réseau. Une représentation d'une forme d'onde synthétisée est ensuite produite en réaction au signal sonar, la représentation comportant une pluralité de points échantillons coïncidant en temps aux points d'échantillon du signal sonar. On produit alors une valeur d'amplitude représentant une amplitude de la forme d'onde synthétisée à un temps correspondant au temps pixel en trouvant une valeur d'amplitude de la forme d'onde à une valeur temps correspondant à la somme du temps échantillon et de la valeur délais. La valeur amplitude est alors disponible pour une utilisation dans l'éclairage du pixel.
Patent CA-2574388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAH MICHAEL
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell system and to a method of operating such a system. More specifically, the present invention relates to the manner in which a fuel delivery system of a fuel cell system is operated in order to achieve practical advantages in terms of system operation. The fuel cell system of the invention comprises: a fuel cell assembly; a steam reformer for delivery of a fuel cell supply stream to the fuel cell assembly;  a jet pump for delivery to the steam reformer of a gas stream comprising steam and a gaseous hydrocarbon fuel, the jet pump comprising a steam inlet, an inlet for the gaseous hydrocarbon fuel and an outlet for the gas stream; a steam generator for delivery of pressurised steam to the steam inlet of the jet pump; and a source of a gaseous hydrocarbon fuel for delivery of gaseous hydrocarbon fuel to the fuel inlet of the jet pump, wherein flow of steam through the jet pump is responsible for entrainment and flow of gaseous hydrocarbon fuel through the jet pump in order to generate a gas stream comprising steam and gaseous hydrocarbon fuel that is suitable for delivery to the steam reformer.
Patent CA-2574652-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILLESPIE PAUL
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: A guard rail system for use in construction includes a clamp for applying a clamping force to the upper and lower surfaces of a concrete floor slab adjacent its edge. A guardrail support base is co-operable with a the clamp thereby to be held in place on the upper surface of a concrete floor slab. A guard rail is co--operable with the guard rail support base, thereby to be held in position on the edge of a said slab.
Patent CA-2574665-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANNERING STUART IAN
IPC: C07K14/62
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of immunotherapy and immunodiagnosis of autoimmune conditions. More particularly, the present invention provides agents which are recognized by or are specific for proinsulin- or insulin-sensitized T-cells. The present invention further contemplates the use of the these agents in therapeutic and diagnostic applications for Type 1 diabetes.
Patent CA-2576055-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for cell activation
Inventor: ARTANDI MAJA K
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: Methods and compositions for activating a cell are provided. In practicing the subject methods, a cell including a coding sequence for either a telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) or a telomerase RNA component (TERC) is activated by conditionally increasing expression of the coding sequence. Also provided are transgenic animals and systems for practicing the subject methods.
Patent CA-2579600-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WYLIE GRANT E
IPC: B32B33/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: Dust plugs (38) provide seals for openings in door frames and window frames to seal against air or water infiltration. The dust plugs (38) are made continuously and automatically by feeding several weatherstrips (20, 22, 24) having piles extending from rigid backing strips (52, 54, 56) through a tool (26) having side slots (48) there through which extend from an anvil surface (60) thereof. The backing strips (52, 54, 56) rest on the surface (60) in edge-to-edge relationship. An adhesive tape (34) having a contact adhesive on one side thereof is fed synchronously with the pile weatherstripping (20, 22, 24) in juxtaposition with the weatherstrips and in contact with the exposed sides of the backing strips (52, 54, 56). The dust plug material (38) consists on the tape (34) in contact with the weatherstrips (20, 22, 24) and provides an assembly of the weatherstrips and the tape. Guides (62, 64) on upstream and downstream ends of the tool (26) bring the tape (34) into contacting relationship with the weatherstrips (20, 22, 24) to provide the assembled dust plug material (38). Counter rotating puller belts (42, 44) engage dust plug material (38) which may then be wound on a reel (40). For installation of the dust plug, the dust plug material (38) is unwound from the reel (40) and cut into dust plugs of desired length.
Patent CA-2580846-A1 (CA)
Title: Golf swing tempo measurement system
Inventor: GROBER ROBERT D
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A biofeedback system including an elongated member, for feeding back sounds indicative of swing tempo of the elongated member is provided. The system comprises a plurality of acceleration measuring devices adapted to measure accelerations at a plurality of locations along the elongated member; a first microcontroller for processing the measured acceleration signals to reduce effects of gravity and forming a digital number related to an angular rotational speed raised to a power; said digital number comprising a plurality of bits; a second microcontroller for receiving the digital number and associating the bits with a plurality of groups each having an associated tonal composition and amplitude value indicative of bit content and for forming commands indicative of the tonal composition and amplitude value; and a synthesizer responsive to commands and producing an audio signal; and means for outputting the audio signal.
Patent CA-2580942-A1 (CA)
Title: Wireless device to manage cross-network telecommunication services
Inventor: KOLBLY MICHAEL J
IPC: H04W80/10
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A communication remote control system allows a user to remotely configure call management functions across various phone networks using a client device. The communication remote control system centrally handles call management for the user's telephones. The communication remote control system may provide a centralized address book, call log, and voicemail. The user can specify various parameters including modes, filters, schedules, and the like, which are stored in the communication remote control system. The communication remote control system routes incoming calls made to the phone networks to the user's delivery device, which may be part of the client device. Incoming calls are routed to a specified telephone number, sent to voicemail, or otherwise disposed of or users can change modes manually or can specify automatic mode selection based on time of date, day of week, location, and/or other factors.
Patent CA-2581056-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADDY KENNETH L
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: An intrusion detection device and method in an IP connected security system is disclosed. An intrusion detection device is coupled to primary and secondary communication devices of a secunty system so that when a Internet attack is detected, communication between the security system and a central monitoring station occurs over the secondary communication device rather than the primary communication device. The invention preserves communication between the security system and the central monitoring station even when a denial of service type attack is occurring so that physical premise security is uncompromised.
Patent CA-2583236-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical box with multi mount features
Inventor: HERTH GREG
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A multi-use electrical box has first and second side walls, lower and upper walls, which, together, form a front opening into the electrical box, and a rear wall. The first side wall includes a plurality of removable alignment tabs extending therefrom. The lower and upper walls each have external grooves which accommodate external attachment nails for the electrical box. One or more exit holes are provided in the first side wall for fastener screws. A slidable wall is removably mounted in the electrical box to receive one or more fastener screws at desired locations within the box.
Patent CA-2584022-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VIOLA FRANK J
IPC: A61B17/08
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to surgical fasteners and more practically to surgical fasteners coated with would treatment materials. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a surgical fastener for use in combination with a surgical fastener applying apparatus is provided. The surgical fastener includes a pair of legs; a crown interconnecting the pair of legs; and a wound treatment material coating at least a portion of the legs and crown.
Patent CA-2584311-A1 (CA)
Title: Synthesis of amino acid, n-carboxyanhydrides
Inventor: PONNUSAMY ETTIGOUNDER
IPC: C07D263/04
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A process for producing N-carboxyanhydrides is disclosed. The process produces N-carboxyanhydrides as a product and HCl as a by-product. The HCl by-product is purged from the reaction mixture by passing a purge gas through the reaction mixture as a carbonylation reagent is reacting with an amino acid or a salt thereof. The N-carboxyanhydrides produced by this process have a relatively lower chloride impurity content, relatively higher yields can be achieved, and the N-carboxyanhydrides can be produced on a larger scale.
Patent CA-2585707-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for delivering epinephrine
Inventor: WYRICK RONALD
IPC: A61N5/00
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A method of administering epinephrine to a patient includes administering a first dose y automatic injection followed y administering a second dose y manual injection. The first and second injections are administered using the same syringe. In some embodiments, the first and second injections provide the same volume of medicine to the patient. In particular embodiments, the first and second injections have volumes of 0.15 or 0.3 ml.
Patent CA-2588474-A1 (CA)
Title: Inhibitors of akt activity
Inventor: BARNETT STANLEY F
IPC: C07D471/02
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: The instant invention provides for canthine analogs that inhibit Akt activity.  In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
Patent CA-2590625-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZELDER OSKAR
IPC: C07K14/34
Filed: 2000-06-27
Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated PTS nucleic acid molecules which encode novel PTS proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PTS nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated PTS  proteins, mutated PTS proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of PTS genes in this organism.