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Patent CA-2514399-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple object sources controlled and/or selected based on a common sensor
Inventor: LOFTHUS ROBERT M
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: A sensor module is able to sense at least one aspect of objects produced by a plurality of object sources. Since one sensor module or set of sensor elements is used to examine output from the plurality of object sources, sensor to sensor variation is removed as a source of error. In a multi-engine document processor, information from the sensor module is used to adjust process actuators, adjust image data and/or generate scheduling constraints to improve output consistency. For example, facing pages of a document are rendered only on marking engines operating within a predetermined tolerance of one another. Image data may be altered so that related images are within the measured capabilities of a plurality of marking engines. System actuators, such as xerographic actuators, of selected marking engines are adjusted to improve output consistency between marking engines.
Patent CA-2515276-A1 (CA)
Title: Aircraft wing
Inventor: DODSON ROBERT T
IPC: B64C3/38
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: An aircraft wing (12) comprising a fixed wing (14), a slat (16) movable relative to the fixed wing (14) between a retracted position and an extended position, electrical lines (36, 38) extending between the fixed wing (14) and an electrical system (34) on the slat (16), and a linkage (40). The linkage (40) houses the electrical lines (36, 38) and is convertible between a retracted condition when the slat (16) is in the retracted position and an extended condition when the slat (16) is in the extended position.
Patent CA-2515848-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PROSPER JACOB RICHARD
IPC: A46B13/04
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A hand-held motorized household cleaning apparatus (10) that includes a housing (20), a battery (22) located in the housing, a motor (50) located in the housing and connected to the battery, an output drive shaft (56) connected to the motor, a cleaning attachment (14) coupled for movement with the output drive shaft and a liquid delivery system (28) with a pressurized reservoir (70). A flexible adapter (300) is also provided.
Patent CA-2518161-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOWARD H KEITH
IPC: H05B3/16
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A mica board open coil resistance heater assembly (10) includes a mica board subassembly of at least one pair of mica boards (20), a resistance wire (29) wound around the boards, an electrical connection clip (10) secured to each mica board, wherein each end of the resistance wire (29) is connected to a respective clip (10). A terminal place subassembly (51) includes a thermostat (53), a ceramic two-hole terminal block (55), and bus wires, the bus wires adapted to be attached to a portion of the electrical connection clip (10) to connect the resistance wire (29) to power. The ceramic two-hole terminal (55) is able to receive push on terminals from power conductors.
Patent CA-2519474-A1 (CA)
Title: Purification of taxanes and taxane mixtures using polyethyleneimine-bonded resins
Inventor: BUCHER BRIAN A
IPC: C07D/
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for isolating and /or purifying one or more taxanes from materials comprising taxanes. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: (a) treating a taxane containing material with an amino containing material attached to a solid matrix, such as a polyethyleneimine-bonded silica chromatographic resin; (b) eluting the desired taxane compound from the resin; and (c) recovering the eluted taxane compound.
Patent CA-2524552-A1 (CA)
Title: Joystick sensor with two-dimensional image sensing
Inventor: DUMSA ALFRED V JR
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A manually-operated control for generating a vector signal comprises a handle with an elongate axis pivotally mounted to the housing for universal rotation about a pivot point on the axis of the handle. An imaged surface moves in two directions with the rotation of the handle about two perpendicular axes intersecting at the pivot point. A  camera and LED are focused on the imaged surface. A microprocessor-based controller inputs and processes images sequentially input from the camera for detecting and quantifying the movement of the imaged surface in two directions and generates a vector signal indicative thereof.
Patent CA-2525273-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUCHARIK ROBERT F
IPC: A61K31/551
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment for symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction and related stress that are frequently associated with, for example, irritable bowel syndrome. The symptoms include altered bowel motility, gastrointestinal inflammation, visceral hypersensitivity, or gastric ulcers.
Patent CA-2527994-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for producing microparticles
Inventor: YAMADA KAZUHITO
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A solvent capable of producing microparticles which even when a drug of low solubility in halogenated hydrocarbons is employed, exhibit a high drug content and are free from initial burst has been found. There is provided a process for producing microparticles constituted of a biodegradable polymer and containing a drug of low solubility in halogenated hydrocarbons according to a in-liquid drying technique, wherein a mixed solvent consisting of a first solvent of halogenated hydrocarbon and a second solvent of water immiscible organic solvent wherein the solubility of the above drug is 0.3 %(w/v) or higher is used as a solvent for dissolving the drug and the biodegradable polymer.
Patent CA-2528579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORIUCHI TAKESHI
IPC: H04M1/253
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A terminal apparatus includes: an network interface that is connected to a communication network for transmitting data packets including a voice packet containing voice data; a microphone that receives voice and converts into a voice signal; a converter that converts the voice signal into the voice packet for transmitting through the communication network via the network interface, and converts the voice packet received by the network interface into the voice signal; a speaker that outputs the voice signal converted by the converter; a storage unit that stores volume values each corresponding to a plurality of different operation modes; a detection unit that detects the operation mode; and a control unit that reads the volume value corresponding to the detected operation mode from the storage unit and controlling a signal level of the voice signal output from the speaker based on the read volume value.
Patent CA-2529840-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ITO TATSUO
IPC: A61K31/165
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent for soft tissue sarcoma (particularly synovial sarcoma), which contains a histone deacetylase inhibitor (particularly FK228) as an active ingredient.
Patent CA-2529959-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEELE JEFF
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A golf putter comprising a putter head that has a flat ball-striking surface that is perpendicular to an enlarged planar sole plate forming the bottom surface, an elongated shaft that is inclined from lower to upper end towards a golfer, which will therefore require the golfer to stand in a more upright position and farther away from the ball, keeping his / her eyes on the fairway or green instead of the ball when aligning a shot. Also, the ball-striking surface is larger than the diameter of the golf ball.
Patent CA-2532879-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLASSEN MICHELLE
IPC: A63B26/00
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: An exercise machine includes a frame having a horizontal cross beam which can be formed in two sections at right angles each defining an exercise area on a floor underneath the cross beam together with two pairs of upright posts where a first exercise area is formed between a wider spaced pair of the posts and a second exercise area is formed between a narrower spaced pair of the posts.  Each post carries an exercise element including a mounting collar carried on the respective post end slidable longitudinally of the post to adjust the position of the exercise element on the post. Each exercise element includes a cable attached to an adjustable resistance element, a pair of pulleys between which the cable passes carried on a housing pivotal relative to the post and a hand grip member attached to an end of the cable such that the hand grip member can be grasped by a person for pulling on the cable with the cable being guided as it is pulled by at least one of the pulleys. The apparatus also provides a glove which is designed to allow the cable to be attached while applying forces to the forearm away from the wrist and also provides a mat which shows exercises to be doe on the machine
Patent CA-2533063-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for aiding the percutaneous positioning of a guiding tube for a nephroscope in kidney surgery
Inventor: LEBET ALAIN
IPC: A61B1/313
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for positioning a guiding tube (1) for a nephroscope, said tube consisting of a long aspiration needle (2) which is provided with a closing mandrin (3) and on which an inflatable enlargement device (4) slides, said device especially comprising a cuff (25) which is positioned by sliding along the aspiration needle (2) that is previously inserted into the kidney of the patient. The operation is facilitated by a trocar consisting of cutting blades (19) which enlarge the opening without tearing any flesh. The cuff is then inflated so that the inflatable enlargement device (4) can be used as a guiding means for a guiding tube for a nephroscope during the positioning thereof in the kidney of the patient.
Patent CA-2535452-A1 (CA)
Title: Vascular wound closure device
Inventor: ZHU YONG HUA
IPC: A61B17/08
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: An apparatus (430) for closing a vascular wound includes an apparatus that can be threaded over a guidewire(458) into place at or adjacent the wound. The apparatus includes a chamber(520) that encloses a hemostatic material (270) therein. When the apparatus is positioned adjacent the wound as desired, the hemostatic material is deployed from the chamber. Blood contacts the hemostatic material, and blood clotting preferably is facilitated by a hemostatic agent within the material. Thus, the vascular puncture wound is sealed by blood clot formation.
Patent CA-2538014-A1 (CA)
Title: A windscreen wiper arm
Inventor: GILLI MARCO
IPC: B60S1/34
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: A windscreen wiper arm (8), particularly for automobiles, comprising a mounting head (18) mountable on a drive shaft (19) and an arm member (20) pivotally connected to the mounting head (18) by means of a pivot pin (21), wherein the arm member (20) has a substantially U-shaped cross-section near said pivot pin (21) comprising two side walls (25, 26), wherein a part of the mounting head (18) extends between the side walls (25, 26) and beyond said pivot pin (21), with the special feature that protrusion/groove means are provided on said part (18) and said side walls (25, 26) for limiting a pivot angle of the arm member (20), wherein the protrusion/groove means comprise at least one curved guiding groove (30) and at least one protrusion (29) cooperating with said groove (30).
Patent CA-2538964-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUTTOR DANIEL
IPC: C04B35/48
Filed: 2000-08-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a dental prosthesis comprising the following steps: a) preparing a blank; b) machining the blank using milling methods; c) dense sintering the blank at a temperature ranging from 1200 to 1650°C, whereby the blank comprises a presintered material and has a raw resistance to breaking ranging from 15 to 30 MPa.
Patent CA-2539046-A1 (CA)
Title: Increasing the bioavailability of carotenoids by enzymatic hydrolysis of the corresponding fatty acid esters
Inventor: LEVY ARIEH
IPC: A23L5/41
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: A method of increasing a fraction of free carotenoids in a source of carotenoids in which at least some of the carotenoids are fatty acid esterified carotenoids is disclosed. The method is effected by contacting the source of carotenoids with an effective amount of an esterase under conditions effective in deesterifying the fatty acid esterified carotenoids, thereby increasing the fraction of free carotenoids in the source of carotenoids. In specific embodiments, the enzymatic reaction is carried out in the presence of cellulose degrading enzymes, or protein degrading enzymes, or protein degrading enzymes, or emulsifiers, or metal ions. The esterase can be in immobilized forms. The deesterification product mixture can be extracted with ethyl acetate under alkakine conditions and/or subjected to a chosmatographic extraction in order to reduce the Vitamin E content. Method for determining the esterase efficiency in the carotenoid ester transformation are disclosed together with methods of screening for suitable esterases and methods of determining the optimal reaction conditions. In one embodiment, the composition of enzymatically deesterified red carotenoids comprises at least about 40 percent by weight capsanthin, at least 15 percent by weight zeaxanthin and capsolutein, at least about 2 percent by weight violaxanthin, at least about 1 percent by weight capsorubin, at least about 5 percent by weight beta cryptoxanthin, at least about 3 percent by weight beta carotene, and eventually about 1 percent of vitamin E. Said composition of matter has antioxidant activity. The application also relates to a method of extracting red pepper oleoresin, the method comprising: homogenizing red-pepper fruits in water into a juice; centrifuging the juice so as to obtain a pellet; mixing the pellet with ethanol and ethyl acetate; homogenizing the pellet with the ethanol and the ethyl acetate; removing dry materials; and evaporating solvents so as to obtain red pepper oleoresin.
Patent CA-2539182-A1 (CA)
Title: Chronotherapeutic dosage forms
Inventor: BAICHWAL ANAND R
IPC: A61K9/26
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A chronotherapeutic pharmaceutical formulation comprising a core containing an active agent (e.g., a drug) and a surfactant and a delayed release compression coating comprising a natural or synthetic gum applied onto the surface of the core.
Patent CA-2540067-A1 (CA)
Title: High pressure tube cleaning apparatus
Inventor: CELLEY KEVIN
IPC: B08B9/053
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: An assembly for rotating and axially directing a high pressure spray hose and spray head to clean residue from the bores of thermal transfer tubes. The assembly includes a number of modular subassemblies that are concentrically aligned and mounted to rotate in synchrony and direct a high-pressure water hose and spray head. An air controlled operator control gun directs spray pressure and hose movement. A hose cleaning subassembly washes and/or brushes and cleans the hose exterior with a low~ pressure spray. A hose drive assembly controls hose rotation and axial hose movement via biased pinch wheels that abut the hose. An eccentric linkage and spring tensioners coupled to the pinch wheels release and re-engage the wheels to the hose at a preset pressure. A  layering arm stacks the hose in uniform layers at a hose reel. The diameter of the reel hub can adjusted relative to an outer cage. Rotational sensors and/or a pneumatic booster and a disk brake assembly facilitate hose collection and release without kinking or spillage.
Patent CA-2540333-A1 (CA)
Title: Sterilization wraps and methods for sterilizing articles
Inventor: BLANKENSHIP BARBARA ANNE
IPC: D04H13/00
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: Improved sterilization wraps (30, 44) and methods for using the improved sterilization wraps (30, 44) to sterilize articles (36). The wraps (30, 44) are made of at least one panel (32, 46, 60) of sterilization material and an additional panel (34. 52, 76) which in some embodiments is made of an absorbent material (34, 52). The additional panel (76) of material may be bonded to the first panel (60) at approximately at a forty-five degree angle to the first panel (60). The article to be sterilized (36) is placed on the sterilization wrap (30, 44), is wrapped, and sterilant is applied to the wrapped article (36). The absorbent material (34, 52) provides sterility protection for the article (36) in addition to the panel (32, 46, 60) of sterilization material and also wicks moisture away from the article (36) after sterilization has taken place. A chemical visual indicator (42, 56, 88) is provided to indicate whether or not the article (36) has been exposed to adequate sterilization conditions.
Patent CA-2541872-A1 (CA)
Title: H5 pseudotyped viruses and uses thereof
Inventor: NEFKENS ISABELLE
IPC: G01N33/564
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new tool to detect human, animal and avian blood samples for the presence of Influenza antibodies. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of H5 pseudotyped viruses in methods for detecting the presence or absence of Influenza antibodies in a sample. The present invention also relates to the use of the H5 pseudotyped viruses in methods for inhibitors that prevents the entry of the influenza virus in a cell.
Patent CA-2542526-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for quantitative determination of methylation density in a dna locus
Inventor: LAKEY NATHAN D
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: The present invention is a novel method of determining the average DNA  methylation density of a locus of interest within a population of DNA  fragments.
Patent CA-2543521-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KING FREDERICK DAVID
IPC: G01N15/14
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A particle imaging system and a method provided for analyzing particles in a fluid; the system comprising a means for capturing image data of the fluid within a sample cel l, and a means for flow control, a valve and a pump, wherein the fluid within the sample cell i s periodically stopped, or slowed down, for image capturing and moved rapidly between image capturing events. Advantageously, the present invention allows to increase exposure times, which is particularly significant for fluorescent imaging at low illumination levels.
Patent CA-2543908-A1 (CA)
Title: Jr ice cool fan
Inventor: ROGER JESSEY
IPC: F24F6/14
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: The present invention consists of a system directly related to air blowing fans, but JR Ice Cool Fan is designed to create water vapor in the blowout air. The complete assembly includes a rear small funnel (Zone 1), center connecting tube (Zone 2), where the water release port is situated, float assembly, large front funnel (Zone 3) and two fans. The rear fan will draw the air from the rear and force it towards Zone 2 at the same time the air will get contracted once the air passes the water release port, it will get mixed with water. Again the blowout fan in the front (Zone 3) creates a suction at Zone 2 that again creates a high velocity in Zone 2 which will draw out the water efficiently at the water release port. Once the water mixed air get into the Zone 3, it will experience expansion that will again allow the water to better mix with the air homogeneously before it is blown out. Water to air mix is adjustable; when water release screw is screwed out, the water to air will be less. If the screw is screwed in, the water to air will be more. JR Ice Cool Fan comes with face horizontal and face vertical down. This principle can be practiced on straight tubes instead of the funnels, but it won't be that efficient.
Patent CA-2544138-A1 (CA)
Title: Flare stack
Inventor: RAJEWSKI ROBERT C
IPC: F23J13/00
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A Coanda flare is described that provides improved operation of a flare stack.  A  Coanda flare comprises a gas flue having a flare end, a Coanda body disposed adjacent the flare end to form an annular gap between the Coanda body and the flare end of the gas flue, such that gas emitted from the flare end passes through the annular gap and around the Coanda body, and a gas flow adjustor for adjusting pressure on gas flowing through the annular gap. The gas flow adjustor may be provided by a dual acting piston, which may for example be sensitive on one side to waste gas pressure, and on the other side to a control pressure.
Patent CA-2547905-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AKONUR ALP
IPC: A61M1/38
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A separation apparatus and method are employed using a spearation channel (210) for rotation abut an axis. Such channel includes radially spaced apart inner (206) and outer (208) side wall portions and an end wall portion (224).  An inlet (226) conveys fluid into the channel. A barrier (232) is located in the channel intermediate of the inner and outer side wall portions. A first flow path communicates between upstream and downstream sides of the barrier. A  collection region may be located downstream of the barrier for communication with teh first flow path. An outer side wall section of the channel may be positioned radially outward of an upstream section thereof. The barrier (232) may joing the outer side wall portion (208) along a substantial portion of an axial length of the channel. First and second exit flow paths may allow communication with the channel either upstream or downstream of the barrier or both.
Patent CA-2548022-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for monitoring and measuring optical properties of device in polarization maintaining fibers by using reference fiber bragg grating and fiber components manufactured thereby
Inventor: ZHAO YUNFEI
IPC: G01J4/00
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: This invention provides a method for measuring and monitoring the state of polarization (SOP) of a polarization maintaining (PM) fiber and the like using a narrowba nd fiber Bragg grating (FBG) written on the same. The PM fiber therefore comprises a first narrowband reference FBG which is used as a reference to measure and monitor the SOP of the PM fiber. Due to the birefringence properties of the PM fiber, the reference FBG will generally reflect two narrowband spectra, each having a central wavelength; one in the slow axis and one in the fast axis. By measuring the intensity of the reflected spectra in each axis and by tuning the fiber with a polarization controller, it is possible to adjust the fiber to a predetermined SOP. After having adjusted the PM fiber to a predetermined SOP, it is possible to accurately measure the optical properties of a second grating, or of another optical device, according to the predetermined SOP. The method of th e present invention can also be advantageously used for accurate measurement of reflectivity.
Patent CA-2550323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPICER JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: The invention provides an improved management of network devices in a communication network by extending the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which provides an effective identifying of the Management Client originating a request and sends rich textual status and error responses from the network device.
Patent CA-2550345-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALGEE LEE
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A sport training device comprises a frame defining a first end and a second end thereof; a carriage movable along a longitudinal axis of the frame and comprising a sport training member mounted to an upper surface thereof for access by a user; and a resilient element positioned between the first end of the frame and the carriage for providing resistance to the movement of the carriage in a direction from the second end of the frame to the first end of the frame.