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Patent CA-2600069-A1 (CA)
Title: Weighing arrangement
Inventor: HANSEN HENNING INGEMANN
IPC: G01G13/02
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A weighing arrangement comprising an infeed (1) for product material to be weighed and at least one dosing mechanism (3) for controlled conveying of product material portions from said infeed (1) to a weighing system. The dosing mechanism (3) comprises a motor-driven transport screw (5) formed as a helically shaped rod positioned in an open trough for conveying the product material from the infeed (1) to the weighing system and a control unit for controlling the motor (7) in order to deliver a desired portion of product material to the weighing system. This weighing arrangement makes it possible to provide a gentle, well-defined conveyance of product materials, which ' ar not suited for vibrational conveyance or conveyance by a screw conveyor in a tubular housing.
Patent CA-2601699-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted piperidines
Inventor: HEROLD PETER
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) in which the meanings of the substituents R1, R2, R3, R4, W, X, Z and n as stated in Claim 1 have renin-inhibiting properties and can be used as medicines.
Patent CA-2602528-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for comminuting and cleaning waste plastic
Inventor: HOFMANN MICHAEL
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for comminuting and cleaning waste plastic, particularly mixed plastic (MKS) with the following steps: a compacted material, particularly an agglomerate, is produced from film scraps or from film remnants, which are comminuted into flakes, and/or from thick-walled plastic parts, which are chopped up into chips. The compacted material is introduced into a disc or drum refiner and is ground therein in the presence of water. The portion of compacted material of the stock located inside the refiner is at least 10 percent by weight. A fine-grain fraction is removed from the ground stock exiting the refiner. The remaining ground stock is washed and either mechanically dewatered and dried or is ground once more in another refiner stage in the presence of water after which it is dewatered and dried.
Patent CA-2604298-A1 (CA)
Title: Arrangement with a three-phase a.c. machine and a frequency converter
Inventor: JAGENBREIN ANDREAS
IPC: H02K11/00
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly encompassing a three-phase machine and a frequency converter. Said assembly has the following characteristics: the three-phase machine comprises a stator and a rotor; at least the three circuits of the stator and/or the rotor can be operated in an insulated manner relative to each other for the three phases of the rotary current while being connectable to one separate terminal point of the frequency converter, respectively, so as to be insulated relative to each other; and the frequency converter is embodied with a D.C. link having a grounded neutral in such a way that a voltage or current which is symmetric regarding the potential to ground can be output at any moment between the two associated terminal points of each circuit.
Patent CA-2606347-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPROVIERI ROBERTO
IPC: A47G25/40
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible garment hanger comprising:    - a support portion including - a support at the top thereof; and - a bottom portion; - a center hinge; - two garment supporting members, each having:  - a first end; and - a second end, wherein said garment supporting members are hingeably connected to one another at their first ends proximate the center hinge and are moveable in relation to the support portion;   wherein said support portion extends upwardly from said center hinge, said bottom portion of the support portion is operably connected to the center hinge, and is adapted to move from a first position where it is abutted against the center hinge and where the garment supporting members extend downwardly away from the centre hinge, to a second position where the support portion is away from the center hinge and where the garment supporting members are in a second position where the garment supporting members extend generally laterally away from one another and the center hinge.
Patent CA-2607880-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapy patch
Inventor: SPARKS EVAN A
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: Therapy patches are disclosed which are designed to deliver vibration and heat (or cold) to human skin so as to provide muscle relief . These patches have chemicals (32) inside a pouch (22) that generate heat or cold upon initiation.  They also have a motor (46) and battery (47) to provide a vibration source.  Forms of the invention have an adhesive (38) so that the patch can be attached to the skin (and thus need not be manually held in place during use) . Kits are also provided in which the motor and battery can be used with a string of linked, severable replacement pouches.
Patent CA-2611849-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermally-processed cocoa products useful for vascular health improvement
Inventor: SCHMITZ HAROLD H
IPC: C07D311/00
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing polyphenols such as flavanols, procyanidins, and derivatives thereof obtainable by thermally treating the polyphenols in an aqueous solution, and to compositions comprising epimers of flavanols, procyanidins, and derivatives thereof, and methods of therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of NO-responsive diseases or disorders using the same. The invention also relates to thermally-processed cocoa powders and cocoa extracts characterized by an altered monomelic and oligomeric profile where the total amount of epicatechin and catechin is unchanged, where new dimers are present, and where oligomers higher than the trimers are absent.
Patent CA-2612006-A1 (CA)
Title: Phospholipid compositions and methods for their preparation and use
Inventor: CHEN ANDREW XIAN
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that comprise a phospholipid component (that contains one or more phospholipids) and a pharmaceutically acceptable fluid carrier, where the phospholipid component is in the range from about 10% to about 90% of the total weight. Optionally, the compositions may further comprise non-phospholipid filler materials, where the amount of the non-phospholipid filler materials is in the range from about 5% to about 50% of the total weight. In certain embodiments, the compositions may be injectable, non-liposomal, and/or in form of a gel or a paste. The compositions of the present invention are useful for repairing and augmenting soft and/or hard tissues or for sustained local drug delivery.
Patent CA-2612492-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANKAITIS-DAVIS DANUTE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of characterizing multiple sclerosis pr inflammatory conditions associated with multiple sclerosis using gene expression profiling.
Patent CA-2612553-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROELOFS HEINRICH JAN
IPC: E21F1/14
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: A tunnel barrier (11) adapted to seal a mine tunnel, the tunnel barrier (11) comprising an inflatable bladder having a front wall (14), a rear wall (15) and a side wall (16) and being adapted to be inflated by a suitable gas, wherein the side wall is adapted to contact the tunnel walls, including the roof and floor to thereby seal the tunnel.
Patent CA-2613768-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIJHAWAN SACHIN
IPC: F02C7/22
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: In one embodiment, a combustion system comprises: a fuel supply comprising a fuel having a heating value of less than or equal to about 100 Btu/scf, an inert gas sequestration unit (32) in fluid communication with the fuel supply, and a combustion system located downstream of and in fluid communication with the inert gas sequestration unit (32) and with an oxidant (78) supply. The inert gas sequestration unit (32) comprises a membrane configured to separate N2 from CO  and to form a retentate stream having a heating value of greater than or equal to about 110 Btu/scf. In one embodiment, a method for operating a power plant (8), comprises:  passing a fuel stream (76) through an inert gas sequestration unit (32) to remove N2 from the fuel stream (76) and to form a retentate stream, and combusting the retentate stream and an oxidant (78) stream to form a combustion stream.
Patent CA-2615133-A1 (CA)
Title: Computer system for resource management
Inventor: KAKAR MAN MOHAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: A method of assessing qualifications of employment candidates includes computer-based processes. The computerized method allows the selection of at least one desired skill from the employment candidates. The computerized method includes searching electronic candidate information for the desired skills, determining duration of each skill found, and determining how recently each employment candidate used the desired skills. The computerized method automatically returns search results sorted by the qualifications of the candidates.
Patent CA-2616074-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for transmitting application data in trunk group
Inventor: LU ZHIFENG
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A method and system for sending SMD in trunk group are provided in the invention. And the method includes: SMD being sent to wireless communication network side on the occupied talker private channel when talker sends SMD; the SMD being sent to wireless communication network side on trunk group calling channel of the belonged to cell when listener sends the SMD; the wireless communication system network side broadcasts the SMD after receiving the SMD  sent by the talker or the listener. Accordingly, the method and system provided in the implement example could be on 1.5 uplink occupying manner, and allow the SMD to be sent in the trunk group occupied by PTT, and realize the SMD and voice synchronous transmission.
Patent CA-2616929-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAENZ CHRISTIAN
IPC: B64C3/00
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a support structure for an aircraft, which support structure comprises one or several bar elements (36) and one or several junction elements (37), wherein at least one bar element (36) comprises a transition region (9) which can be made to engage at least one junction element (37). When the transition region (9) of the bar element (36) engages the junction element (37), of which there is at least one, centric force transmission takes place between the bar element (36) and the junction element (37).
Patent CA-2617897-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the treatment of dyspnea comprising combined administration of tiotropium salts and salts of salmeterol
Inventor: CORNELISSEN PIET
IPC: A61K31/46
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of tiotropium salts in combination with salts of salmeterol for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of dyspnea.
Patent CA-2618586-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG ZHAOYIN
IPC: A61K31/4192
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: The instant invention provides compounds of Formula I which are leukot.pi.ene biosynthesis inhibitors. Z is a fused (optionally sulfo-oxidized) thiophen ring or a fused pyrrol ring R2-R4 are selected from a variety of substituents Compounds of Formula I are useful as anti-atherosclerotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti¬ inflammatory and cytoprotective agents.
Patent CA-2618798-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOVE KEVIN E
IPC: C08J5/12
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: A low stress-to-seal gasket material is described. Gaskets made according to the present invention comprise at least two tapes of porous PTFE and a substantially air impermeable layer at the interface of the two tape layers. The tape layers each have a non-porous region extending the tape length and separating two porous regions. The non-porous regions of at least two tape layers are not aligned in the z-axis direction.
Patent CA-2619497-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BONCYK WAYNE C
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: Search terms are derived automatically from images captured by a camera equipped cell phone, PDA, or other image capturing device, submitted to a search engine to obtain information of interest, and at least a portion of the resulting information is transmitted back locally to, or nearby, the device that captured the image.
Patent CA-2621565-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for delivery of video, content on demand and ip packets
Inventor: DUFRESNE BENOIT
IPC: H03K7/00
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: The present application describes a method and filter for shaping a series of pulses spaced in time for subsequent transmission in a communications system, each of the pulses having a magnitude comprising the steps of providing a generic shaped pulse, for each pulse in the series, generating a shaped pulse by scaling the generic shaped pulse by an amount proportional to the magnitude, wherein at least a portion of each generated pulse overlaps in time with at least a portion of at least one subsequent generated pulse, and combining the overlapping portions of the generated pulses. The present application also describes a method and apparatus for modulating an input signal comprised of an ordered series of samples separated by a substantially constant period T comprising the steps of providing a carrier signal, the carrier signal comprised of a series of samples separated by a substantially constant period T, wherein one of the carrier samples corresponds to each of the input signal samples, selecting a plurality of N successive samples from the series of input signal samples, the series of samples having an input order, for each of the N selected samples in parallel, multiplying the selected sample by the corresponding carrier sample and recombining the N  multiplied samples while maintaining the input order.
Patent CA-2623121-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURKHOLDER FORREST
IPC: E21B7/00
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: There is provided a system for helicopter portable drilling comprising: a drill frame, a drill mast affixed a first end of the drill frame, a drill operatively coupled to the drill mast and operable using one of compressed air, pressurized hydraulic fluid and both compressed air and pressurized hydraulic fluid and a unified power source for providing compressed air and pressurized hydraulic fluid coupled to the drill, the total operating weight of the system being approximately 3000 pounds for allowing a single-pick move by a helicopter. A method of seismic line drilling comprising the steps of placing a first single-pick drilling system at a first location with a single pick, placing a second single-pick drilling system at a second location with a single pick, when finished drilling, moving the first single-pick drilling system to a third location with a single pick, when finished drilling, moving the second single-pick drilling system to a fourth location with a single pick.
Patent CA-2625605-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEHRING GARY
IPC: B05D3/00
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: Described herein is a process for manufacturing a part or a part pre-form, for example, a vehicle part or vehicle part pre-form, as well as articles of manufacture incorporating pre-stretched paint films and substrates such as extruded sheet. Also described herein is an apparatus useful for the process described, which process includes providing a paint film having a length as measured along a longitudinal axis of the paint film; continuously stretching the paint film in the transverse and/or longitudinal directions of the film over the length of the paint film to form a pre-stretched paint film; and applying the pre-stretched paint film to a thermoformable substrate to form a part or part pre-form.
Patent CA-2626668-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAQUISH JOHN PAUL
IPC: G16H20/30
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating an isometric contraction exercise regimen for many subjects across a network are provided. One or more exercise constraints are developed for a subject as a function of the medical health information of the subject. The subject performs a plurality of isometric contraction exercises using exercise equipment always in the presence of a personal fitness trainer thereby producing an exercise result. The exercise equipment has a strain gauge in order to impose exercise constraints in the one or more exercise constraints. A mandatory recovery period for the subject is then imposed. During this mandatory recovery period, the subject does not perform isometric contraction exercises. These steps are repeated using a new set of one or more exercise constraints that were refined based upon the exercise result of a previous isometric contraction exercise work out session.
Patent CA-2627587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURI MATTHIAS
IPC: C08L51/00
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'une résine thermoplastique chargée par une matière minérale ou carbonée, et contenant éventuellement un modificateur d'impact de nature organique, par introduction dans ladite résine d'un polymère peigne disposant d'au moins un monomère à insaturation éthylénique sur lequel est greffée au moins une fonction oxyde de polyalkylène. Les résines alors obtenues qui font aussi l'objet de l'invention présentent une résistance à l'impact améliorée sans que leur rigidité soit dégradée.
Patent CA-2628938-A1 (CA)
Title: System for producing pultruded components
Inventor: BROWN RANDALL JAY
IPC: B29C70/52
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: A system (100) for producing a pultruded component (50) includes an impregnation die (150) for wetting yarns (110) of fiber with a polymeric resin precursor (141). The die (150) includes a first chamber (154) for coating external surfaces of the yarns (110) and a second chamber (156) for coating fibers within the yarns (110). The second chamber (156) has a cross-sectional area that decreases between an entrance to the second chamber (156) and an exit from the second chamber (156). The system (100) also includes a member (151) for spacing the yarns (110) apart prior to entering the first chamber (154) to allow the polymeric resin precursor (141) to flow around the external surfaces of the yarns (110).
Patent CA-2629276-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical surgical instrument with surgical end effector
Inventor: PALMER MATTHEW
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a surgical end effector having a receiving portion for removably receiving therein an interchangeable part. The receiving portion has a communication connection. A handle connected to the end effector actuates the end effector. The handle has a controller electrically connected to the communication connection for authenticating the interchangeable part when placed at the end effector. An interchangeable part is removably connected to the receiving portion and has an encryption device electrically removably connected to the communication connection when placed at the receiving portion. The encryption device authenticates the interchangeable part when queried by the electric controller.
Patent CA-2629864-A1 (CA)
Title: N-sulfamoyl-n'-benzopyranpiperidines as inhbitors of carbonic anhydrases
Inventor: SANN HOLGER
IPC: C07D491/10
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-sulfamoyl-N'-benzopyranpiperidines of general formula (I) and their physiologically acceptable acid addition salts, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, processes for their preparation, and their use for the prophylaxis and/or treatment and/or prevention and/or inhibition of glaucoma, epilepsy, bipolar disorders, migraine, neuropathic pain, obesity, type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, alcohol dependence, and/or cancer, and its concomitant and/or secondary diseases or conditions.
Patent CA-2630377-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GEORGE RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/72436
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: A method of communicating information describing a voice call from a caller to a recipient comprises steps of obtaining call subject information describing the call and communicating the call subject information to the recipient to inform the recipient about the call. The call subject information can be presented as a subject line displayed to a recipient in which the caller provides information about the nature of the call and/or its urgency, which thus enables the recipient to better judge whether it should be answered immediately. The call subject information can be input as text by the caller or it can be extracted automatically from a calendar application or a messaging application.
Patent CA-2631516-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EFRATI SHAI
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: An endotracheal tube (20) for mechanically ventilating patients is disclosed.  The endotracheal tube comprises a distal end (20a) for insertion into the patient's airway (2), past the vocal chords (3), through the subglottal region (4), and into the patient's lung (5); and a proximal end (20b) for connection to a mechanical ventilator (6). The endotracheal tube further comprises a cuff (22) at the distal end of the endotracheal tube to be located in the subglottal region of the patient below the vocal chords, an inflating lumen (23) for inflating the cuff, and a suction lumen (24) having a suction inlet port (24a) leading from the outer surface of the endotracheal tube, and to be located in the subglottal region, for evacuating secretions and/or rinsing fluid from the subglottal region during the mechanical ventilation of the patient. The distal end of the endotracheal tube is formed with an outer surface configuration (25) effective to prevent blockage of the suction inlet port by the cuff or by tracheal mucosal tissue of the patient during a negative pressure condition in the suction lumen.
Patent CA-2632390-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEFRANCO CHRISTELLE
IPC: B41K3/14
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: Un motif (P) est transféré sur une surface d'un article optique (1) sous forme de portions d'un matériau transférable (3) retenues par une couche de matériau adhésif sensible à la pression (2). Les portions du matériau transférable sont appliquées avec un tampon, en disposant la couche de matériau adhésif entre le tampon et l'article destiné à recevoir le motif. Grâce à l'utilisation d'un matériau adhésif sensible à la pression, le matériau transférable peut être très varié. Un tel procédé est particulièrement adapté pour réaliser des motifs notamment holographiques sur des lentilles optiques, notamment des lentilles ophtalmiques.
Patent CA-2632784-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURTON DAVID L
IPC: A63B21/02
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: The ARM-STRONG is a device for exercising and strengthening your grip, wrists and forearms. It's held with both hands straight out in front of your body.  With your hands gripping the ARM-STRONG on each side, you turn the handles, one hand at a time in an upward forward motion, alternating with the other hand. The resistance can be adjusted by simply turning the Arm-Strong nut in the middle, to the desired resistance.  The more you turn the nut one way, the more resistance you get. The more you turn the nut the opposite way, the less resistance you get.
Patent CA-2633110-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STANIFORTH JOHN
IPC: A61K47/44
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for transdermal administration of a therapeutic agent for providing a systemic therapeutic effect. In particular, the invention relates to spreadable compositions, or compositions which may be solid at a temperature of about 25~C or less and have a softening point of not higher than 35~C, wherein transdermal administration of the therapeutic agent may be either rapid or sustained.