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Patent CA-2619678-A1 (CA)
Title: Movable siderail apparatus for use with a patient support apparatus
Inventor: DIONNE JEAN-PAUL
IPC: A47D7/02
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a movable siderail apparatus (5) for use with a patient support apparatus The siderail apparatus (5) is configured to move the siderail body (14) associated therewith in a clock-type swing movement relative to the patient support apparatus Two or more support arms (20) are disposed between the intermediate frame or the deck support of the patient support apparatus and the siderail body (14), each support arm (20) having two pivots (30, 40), a first (40) rotatably connecting it to the intermediate frame or deck support and a second (30) rotatably connecting it to the siderail body (14), thereby enabling the siderail body (14) to be raised or lowered vertically by a rotation substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the patient support apparatus Pn a first preferred embodiment, the angles defined between each support arm (20) and a lower edge of the siderail (9) are substantially obtuse during rotational movement of the siderail (9) Pn a second preferred embodiment, a guiding mechanism (110) is operatively connected to the cross-member (70) and two or more lower pivots (40), such that the guiding mechanism (110) provides means for lateral movement of the siderail (9) toward and away from the support apparatus
Patent CA-2621618-A1 (CA)
Title: Showcase
Inventor: SHIBUSAWA SAKUMI
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: There is disclosed a showcase provided with a light device capable of simplifying a maintenance operation and improving a cooling efficiency in a display chamber. In a showcase 1 of the present invention, a display chamber 11 is formed in an insulating wall 2 to display commodities in the display chamber 11 while cooling the commodities, the showcase includes LED lights 40 which illuminate the inside of the display chamber 11, and a light transmitting shade 46 which covers the LED lights 40, and the shade 46 has a structure to diffuse light from the LED lights 40.
Patent CA-2621812-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOERENHOUT ERIC
IPC: E04B2/08
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à un système de construction pour la réalisation de murs verticaux à l'aide des blocs de construction (2) en bois. Les blocs de forme parallélépipède comprennent sur leurs faces supérieure et inférieure une première rainure (5a) s' étendant sur toute la longueur de ces faces. L'arête entre la face supérieure et la face extérieure des blocs comprend un chanfrein (12) abatant une partie de la première rainure sur toute sa longueur. Le système comprend également une première languette (6a) d'alignement de blocs destinée à être disposée horizontalement entre les premières rainures de blocs adjacents dans le mur. La première languette comprend une entaille à deux pans. Le premier pan de l'entaille s'engage dans la première rainure, le deuxième pan s'appuie contre les chanfreins des blocs. La face opposée au deuxième pan forme une pente oblique d'écoulement des eaux.
Patent CA-2621906-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEDDUSIRE RON
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: An electrical outlet device includes an enclosure that contains one or more electrical outlets. The enclosure has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a side surface extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and forming an enclosure perimeter. The device further includes a cavity extending into the side surface of the enclosure and configured for receiving an electrical power cord that attaches inside of the enclosure perimeter.   A surface mounted outlet assembly includes an enclosure that contains one or more power plug-ins. The assembly further includes a mounting bracket that rigidly mounts the enclosure to furniture or to a wall. A shape of the enclosure in combination with a shape and arrangement of the mounting bracket allow a top end of power cord to attach and drop vertically downward from the enclosure. A top surface, front end, and sides of the enclosure extend around a front and sides of the top end of the power cord. The unique shape also allows a wider variety of power transformer shapes to be plugged into the enclosure at the same time.
Patent CA-2624848-A1 (CA)
Title: Self-sealing filter connection and gas mask and filter assembly incorporating the same
Inventor: DAVIS BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: A62B23/02
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A gas mask having a filter canister mount including an inhalation valve and a self-sealing mechanism that prevents air inflow when a filter canister is removed from the canister mount. In one embodiment, the self-sealing valve includes an elastomeric diaphragm mounted in the inlet port and includes a hinge and a skirt, the skirt having a sealing surface that is biased into contact with a valve seat. The filter canister includes a projection adapted to act on the hinge to pivot the skirt away from the sealing surface as the canister is fitted to the canister mount. In one embodiment, the canister comprises a stacked-radial-flow arrangement of particulate and carbon filtration media. In one embodiment, the gas mask includes a visor having a pair of spaced optical panels with a hinge mounted therebetween for relative rotational movement.
Patent CA-2626271-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for performing counts within a biologic fluid sample
Inventor: WARDLAW STEPHEN C
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for enumerating one or more specific elements within a biologic fluid sample are provided. An embodiment of the method includes the steps of: a) providing a chamber formed between a first planar member that is transparent and a second planar member, which members are separated from one another by a substantially uniform height; b) introducing the biologic fluid sample into the chamber, wherein the chamber height is sized such that the sample extends between the first and second members, and sized relative to the specific elements within the sample such that the specific elements non-uniformly distribute within the sample upon introduction into the chamber; c) examining substantially all of the sample within the chamber and enumerating all of at least one of the specific elements; d) determining the volume of sample contained within the chamber; and e) determining the number of the at least one of the specific elements per unit volume.
Patent CA-2631386-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NG HONG
IPC: A47K10/36
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a portion of sheet product stored in a dispenser, in which a dispensed sheet portion is to be removed by tearing the sheet portion from the remaining product supply. The dispenser includes a system which detects the presence of sheet product in a region of a dispensing outlet. Upon detection of a potential user, the sensing system causes dispensing of paper, on the condition that the sheet portion is regarded as having been torn off. The system includes elements for detecting a discontinuity in the sheet product.
Patent CA-2632464-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACKMAN NICHOLAS ANTHONY
IPC: A23L13/00
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the recovery of meat and stock from offal and the generation of enriched slock products derived from selected fractions and products of this meat recovery process. Specifically the present invention relates to a meat recovery process comprising the general steps of collecting offal material, cooking the offal material in water, decanting the cooked material into a solids fraction and a liquor fraction, separating the solids fraction into meat material and bone material using a non-destructive gravity separation method and delivering said meat material and said bone material for further processing and reducing the water content of the liquor fraction to produce a concentrated stock product, Additionally, according to another aspect the present invention also discloses a process for making an enriched stock product comprising a collagen rich fraction.
Patent CA-2632616-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHECK JOSEPH A III
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: Disclosed are topical formulations comprising an androstane steroid, propylene glycol, and benzyl alcohol in an amount effective to dissolve the androstane steroid compound, wherein the amount of benzyl alcohol is not effective to act as a penetration enhancer. The formulations are useful for the treatment of inflammatory and/or pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Patent CA-2633153-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANGUILLAUME JACQUES
IPC: C22C38/28
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: Acier à ressorts à tenue en fatigue élevée à l'air et sous corrosion et à haute résistance à l'avachissement cyclique, de composition, en pourcentages pondéraux : C = 0,45 - 0,70% Si = 1,65 - 2,50% Mn = 0,20 - 0,75% Cr = 0,60 - 2% Ni = 0,15 - 1% Mo = traces - 1% V = 0,003 - 0,8% Cu = 0,10 - 1% Ti = 0,020 - 0,2% Nb = traces - 0,2% Al = 0,002 - 0,050% P = traces - 0,015% S = traces - 0,015% O = traces - 0,0020% N = 0,0020 - 0,0110% le reste étant du fer et des impuretés résultant de l'élaboration, et dont la teneur en carbone équivalent Ceq, calculée selon la formule Ceq% = [C%] + 0,12 [Si%]+ 0,17 [Mn%] - 0,1 [Ni%] + 0,13[Cr%] - 0,24 [V%] est comprise entre 0,80 et 1,00%, et dont la dureté, après trempe et revenu, est supérieure ou égale à 55HRC. Procédé de fabrication d'un ressort utilisant cet acier. Ressort réalisé en un tel acier.
Patent CA-2636030-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUM ARNOLD JASON
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A wireless communications device with positioning capabilities is used to mark a boundary of a virtual operations area, and used to mark one or more obstacles within the boundary. Virtual operations may be conducted by users having a wireless communications device, and the wireless communications device generates an alert when a user violates the boundary or is within a preset proximity to an obstacle.
Patent CA-2636980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABUZIANA FERASS
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cannula useful for introducing a thermally responsive polymer in situ. In embodiments, the cannula possesses more than one cannula, with the thermally responsive polymer introduced in one cannula, and a material such as a coolant in a second cannula which prevents premature gelling of the thermally responsive polymer.
Patent CA-2639307-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACKSON PULVER MARK
IPC: B41J2/07
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A method of at least partially compensating for errors in ink dot placement by at least one of a plurality of nozzles due to erroneous rotational displacement of a printhead module relative to a carrier, the nozzles being disposed on the printhead module, the method comprising the steps of: (a) determining the rotational displacement; (b) determining at least one correction factor that at least partially compensates for the ink dot displacement; and (c) using the correction factor to alter the output of the ink dots to at least partially compensate for the rotational displacement.
Patent CA-2644419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCNAMARA DENNIS W
IPC: B23C5/20
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A toolholder (100) for use in a metalworking operation, with a body (105) extending along a longitudinal axis (110) and a recess (120) extending within the first end (115) of the body. Adjacent an insert pocket (125) adapted to receive a cutting insert (130) in the recess (120) is at least one wall (135) with a portion having a surface with multiple interruptions (142) to form a chip ejection segment (145). The chip ejection segment (145) may be an integral part of the toolholder body (105) or may be a discrete piece removably attached to the toolholder body. A method of imparting to a toolholder (100) such a chip ejection segment (145) is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2645877-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QUARTARONE FRANK A
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: Embodiments of golf club fitting bags and related methods of manufacture are described herein.  Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein
Patent CA-2647802-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell with hydrogen leak detection
Inventor: YONEKURA KENJI
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A fuel cell system has a plurality of fuel cells stacked in one or more groups of fuel cells. Each fuel cell includes a fuel electrode supplied with fuel gas at a fuel gas supply pressure, an oxidizing electrode supplied with oxidizing gas at an oxidizing gas supply pressure, and an electrolyte membrane disposed between the fuel electrode and the oxidizing electrode. A pressure-difference control unit generates a pressure difference across the membrane such that the fuel gas supply pressure is greater than the oxidizing gas supply pressure in each fuel cell, a cell-voltage measuring device measures a cell voltage for each fuel cell or each group of fuel cells in the fuel cell stack, and a leakage determination unit determines the presence or absence of a leaking cell based on the behavior of the cell voltage of each fuel cell while the pressure difference is increased with time.
Patent CA-2648914-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARAUJO SOARES DA SILVA PATRICIO MANUEL VIEIRA
IPC: C07D213/26
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted nitrocatechol derivatives, their use in the treatment of some central and peripheral nervous system disorders and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent CA-2649153-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHURCHILL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B65G37/02
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: The disclosed technology enables manufacturers to efficiently design and manufacture structural wall panels, floor panels and roof panels from cold-formed steel for use in residential and commercial construction. The panels are individual components that can be installed at a building site to form a structure that includes walls, floor and a roof. Structures may be manufactured in a manufacturing facility and delivered to a construction site for installation.
Patent CA-2650081-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEWART GEORGE
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for determining parameters of an earth formation. Pressure transient data from a formation test can be recorded and analyzed using an analytical model including one or more correction factors derived from an assumption that an induced flow within the formation is hemispherical.  Regression analysis of the refined analytical model and the pressure transient data results in accurate earth formation parameters.
Patent CA-2650938-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHERUKURI REDDY SASTRY V
IPC: A61K36/899
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A method is disclosed for the preparation of a novel composition comprising non-starchy polysaccharides derived from rice bran. The polysaccharides may be obtained from stabilized rice bran as well as commercially available products, such as RiSolubles.
Patent CA-2651352-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCLEAN ALISDAIR ALAN
IPC: F23K3/00
Filed: 2007-05-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for the efficient conversion of carbonaceous feedstock including municipal solid waste into a product gas through gasification. More specifically, a horizontally-oriented gasifier having one or more lateral transfer system for moving material through the gasifier is provided thereby allowing for the horizontal expansion of the gasification process such that there is sequential promotion of feedstock drying, volatization and char-to-ash conversions.
Patent CA-2652246-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CABLE ALBERT BOYD
IPC: B60K28/00
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: A snowmobile throttle control apparatus includes a pair of bushings (205) with a hole and closed ends and a separate axle pin (210). The bushings (205) are assembled to a thumb lever (110) and mounted over the axle pin (210). The axle pin (210) allows for a controlled gap to be maintained between the throttle lever (110), bushing assembly and the control housing. The thumb lever (110) is allowed to flex open when a side load is applied. Thus allowing the thumb lever assembly to travel without binding on the control housing. This insures proper functioning of a run away prevention switch.
Patent CA-2654889-A1 (CA)
Title: Intragastric balloon retrieval mechanisms
Inventor: HOYT ROBERT E JR
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A mechanism (110) for removing a fluid-filled object (104) from a patient. The apparatus includes a deflation tube (120) with a puncture member (112) at one end of the tube for piercing a hole in the object wall (106). The apparatus includes a retrieval mechanism slidable within the deflation tube lumen. The retrieval mechanism includes an expansion element (134) that is expandable when positioned within the object from a first configuration with a dimension less than that of the deflation tube lumen to a second or deployed configuration with a dimension that is greater than an outer dimension of the puncture member. The expansion element contacts an inner surface of the inflatable object as the deflation tube and retrieval mechanism are withdrawn from the body cavity. The expansion element may be a T-bar, a foldable anchor, an inflatable member, or another expandable form.
Patent CA-2655118-A1 (CA)
Title: Expression du gene codant pour les magnetosomes dans des cellules eucaryotes
Inventor: PRATO FRANK S
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: La présente invention concerne la production de structures de type magnétosome dans des cellules. L'invention concerne des diagnostics et des procédés thérapeutiques in vitro et in vivo au moyen de cellules eucaryotes exprimant des structures de type magnétosome et servant d'agents de contraste.
Patent CA-2656165-A1 (CA)
Title: Bicyclic compositions and methods for modulating a kinase cascade
Inventor: HANGAUER DAVID G JR
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds and methods for modulating one or more components of a kinase cascade.
Patent CA-2656826-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALLEN GEOFFREY BENJAMIN
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: A multimedia device includes input ports (210) dedicated to receiving a real-time media signal and a processor system (250) dedicated to capturing the real-time media signal. The processor system defines an embedded environment. The input ports (210) and the processor system (250) are integrated into the multimedia capture device. The input ports include an audio input port (202) and at least one of a visual-capture input port (204) or a digital-image input port (208).
Patent CA-2658367-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOROKHOV ALEXEI
IPC: H04L5/02
Filed: 2007-08-27
Abstract: In a communication system wherein a CDMA segment at each access point consists of multiple sub-segments a three frame transmission time interval (TTI) with eight retransmissions is utilized for data transmission. The access point not only specifies the interlaces to be utilized for data transmission it also assigns packet start interlaces for particular access terminals. An auxiliary pilot channel R-AuxPICH is transmitted by an access terminal along with CDMA data on reverse link. The ratio of R-AuxPICH to R-PICH is varied based on ACK/NACK feedback. A reverse link activity bit (RAB) which can be used as an emergency load-control mechanism for non-QoS flows is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2659505-A1 (CA)
Title: Needle tip protector
Inventor: KULLI JOHN C
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A needle tip protector including a pair of apertured members with spring arms urging the apertured members out of alignment to create a barrier to a needle tip. A  needle gripping U-shaped clip may also provide a needle tip protector.
Patent CA-2659704-A1 (CA)
Title: Toilet bowl
Inventor: SILVA WALTER PRADO VICENTE DA
IPC: E03D11/02
Filed: 2009-03-23
Abstract: A toilet bowl, which utilizes less water per cycle and is more resistant to vertical force, comprising a toilet bowl with a pit; a siphon deriving from the pit and connected to the sewer; a system for flushing the inner wall of the toilet bowl; a supply water piping formed in the toilet bowl body; a support base; and an upper, rear discharge box.
Patent CA-2666440-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAWA SHIROU
IPC: A61K47/02
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: An object is to provide an ophthalmic aqueous liquid preparation excellent in the retention of gatifloxacin in a tear fluid and the penetration of gatifloxacin into an aqueous humor and a conjunctiva. Another object is to prevent the formation of any precipitate and the reduction in viscosity in the aqueous liquid preparation. An aqueous liquid preparation comprising gatifloxacin, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate of gatifloxacin or the salt and at least 0.15 w/v% of xanthan gum enables to improve the retention and penetration of gatifloxacin. When at least 0.2 w/v% of sodium chloride is added to the aqueous liquid preparation, the formation of any precipitate and the reduction in viscosity in the aqueous liquid preparation can be prevented.
Patent CA-2666877-A1 (CA)
Inventor: APPS WILLIAM P
IPC: B65D19/22
Filed: 2009-05-26
Abstract: A pallet according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a deck and a plurality of columns extending downward from the deck. In order to increase the stability of the pallet on a fork, at least one alignment feature protrudes downward from the deck between the pair of columns. The alignment feature extends downwardly substantially less than the columns, such that the alignment feature does not contact the floor and does not significantly increase the weight of the pallet. In another feature of the present invention, preformed foam inserts are inserted into the cavities of the columns and/or the alignment features.
Patent CA-2670736-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IYENGAR RAJESH R
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, salt of a prodrug, or a combination thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions of formula (I) and related methods for treating or preventing metabolic diseases or conditions.
Patent CA-2670746-A1 (CA)
Title: Intraocular drug delivery systems
Inventor: ORILLA WERHNER C
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: Biodegradable implants sized and suitable for implantation in an ocular region or site and methods for treating ocular conditions. The implants such as microsheres provide an extended release of an active agent at a therapeutically effective amount for a period of time between 10 days and one year or longer. The active is selected from estradiols such as 2-methoxyestradiol or alpha 2. adrenergic agonists such as brimonidine and its derivates or prostagladin analogis.
Patent CA-2671902-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAMARAS ZISSIS
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for exhaust gas treatment based on metal foams. Using appropriate catalytic coatings, the device may be used as a catalytic converter for diesel and gasoline engines, including oxidation catalysts, 3-way catalysts, de-NOx catalysts, NH3 slip catalysts. The foam structure offers high surface areas and high mixing rates which enhance catalytic performance. The device can be used in parallel for particulate filtration in both diesel and direct injection gasoline engines using deep bed filtration. The present invention employs a multiple-pass radial flow concept, using more than one foam segments (4a, 4b), separated by a diaphragm (5).
Patent CA-2674382-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERGER MARC
IPC: C07K16/12
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: This invention provides antibodies that specifically bind and neutralize Staphylococcus enterotoxin B. In addition, nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, and cells that express such antibodies are provided. Also provided are methods for treating diseases mediated by, and for neutralizing Staphylococcus enterotoxin B.