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Patent CA-2575386-A1 (CA)
Title: Silane compositions, processes for their preparation and rubber compositions containing same
Inventor: HWANG LESLEY
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: Silane compositions of the general formula are provided herein comprising [(RO)X(R1)(3-X) -Si-Mt]q-L-[(Ra)cAr-(CR2=CR2 2)y]z wherein R and R1 are independently a hydrocarbon group of from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; R2 are each independently hydrogen or a hydrocarbon group of from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; M optionally is a divalent hydrocarbon connecting group of from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms to link the silicon atom and the L group; L is a covalently bound hydrocarbon linking group of from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms or a heteroatom linking group selected from the group consisting of -0-, -S-, NR3- ~wherein R3 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon group of from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; Ra is an alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group; q is an integer of 1 to 4; t and c are each independently 0 or 1; and x, y and z are each independently integers of 1 to 3, inclusive, with the proviso that t is 1 when L is a heteroatorn group. Also provided are processes for preparing the silane compositions and rubber composition comprising the silane compositions.
Patent CA-2576059-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices and methods for interfacing microfluidic devices with fluid handling devices
Inventor: SEMAC ISABELLE
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to devices and methods with the purpose of interfacing microfluidic devices with dispensing and fluid handling systems. Specifically, the present invention consists in the design of the inlets of a microfluidic device in such a way that multiple units can be loaded as a single compact device, with a unitary interface format which is compatible with existing industry standards.
Patent CA-2577117-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACKSON JOSEPH B
IPC: G01J3/44
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: A substrate for enhanced electromagnetic spectroscopy of an analyte comprises a solid support and a plurality of individual nanoparticles affixed thereto, wherein the nanoparticles are designed to have an increased electromagnetic field strength and/or plasmon resonance frequency that is between the frequency of an incident electromagnetic radiation and the frequency of the Raman response from the analyte and wherein the Raman response is enhanced by the individual nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may comprise a shell surrounding a core and the thicknesses of the core and the shell are selected to produce a plasmon resonance frequency. The wavelength of the incident radiation may be between 200nm and 20 microns. A method for carrying out spectroscopy comprises providing a light source having a frequency different from that of the analyte, selecting a nanoshell configuration, providing a plurality of nanoshells with that configuration, and affixing the nanoparticles to a support.
Patent CA-2577914-A1 (CA)
Title: Reclosable bag
Inventor: LEIGHTON MURRAY EDWARD BRUCE
IPC: B31B19/90
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: The bag has an elongate opening (20) in a front panel (10) of the bag. The opening (20) is openable and reclosable by a zipper (22) located in the opening (20) and consisting of first and second profiles, having interengagable male and female formations, and a slider for engagement and release of the formations. Each profile further has a flange which is secured to the front panel of the bag adjacent the opening (20). The flanges extend in opposite directions from the interengagable parts of the profiles. A closure sheet (60) covers the zipper to form a tamper-evident feature and is releasable along a line-of-weakness (64).
Patent CA-2578452-A1 (CA)
Title: Hand held sign
Inventor: COUTU RAYMOND
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A hand held sign comprising a support medium adapted to display a message, text, image or other indicia and having two holes in spaced relationship to one another therein, and a handle to support the support medium, wherein the handle is formed by that support medium material that remains between the two holes.
Patent CA-2578897-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOULDSON STANLEY F
IPC: A47G25/16
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A coordinate set hanger has a primary hanger with a first body, a hook extending upward from the first body, a first means for suspending a garment from the first body, and a first connection tab extending downward from the body, operative to releasably suspend a dependent hanger therefrom. A connection link having a locking end at each end thereof, the locking end having at least one snap lock with at least one horizontal surface is releasably attachable to at least a connection tab of a primary hanger. A dependent hanger has a body and a second means for suspending a garment from the second body, and a second connection tab extending upward from the second body. The second connection tab is operative to releasably secure the locking end of the connecting link therein. In other embodiments, the component parts of the coordinate set hanger are modular, or may include a dependent loop for integration with existing hanger stock.
Patent CA-2580716-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'REILLY ANDREW
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A method of recharging a caddy cart battery, comprises a step of connecting the caddy cart battery to an electrical supply of a vehicle to thereby charge the caddy cart battery. The method employs an electronic charge varying device to decrease the electrical supply to the caddy cart battery when it is recharged, wherein the charge passing from the vehicle battery to the caddy cart battery passes through the charge varying device. The invention also relates to a kit for carrying out the method of the invention, and a vehicle incorporating means for re-charging a caddy cart battery.
Patent CA-2583077-A1 (CA)
Title: Orthotic apparatus and method for using same
Inventor: BRANCH THOMAS P
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1999-08-10
Abstract: An inflatable bladder positioned a distance from a joint is attached to an external structural support which crosses the joint but does not support it. By inflating the bladder one limb segment is forced towards the external support thereby increasing the range of motion of that joint. Further, the inflatable bladder has an instant release valve which, when pressed, will instantly release the pressure within the bladder. The limb is positioned intermediate the bladder and the external structural support for optimal biomechanical efficiency.
Patent CA-2584113-A1 (CA)
Title: Structure alveolaire thermoplastique semi-fermee, son procede de fabrication et le materiel pour la produire
Inventor: PFLUG JOCHEN
IPC: B32B3/12
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une structure alvéolaire thermoplastique pliée semi-fermée qui est produite à partir d'une bande continue de matériau par une déformation plastique perpendiculaire au plan du matériau pour ainsi former des parois cellulaires semi-hexagonales et de petites zones de connexion. En les pliant dans la direction du transport, les parois cellulaires se rencontrent pour ainsi former la structure alvéolaire.
Patent CA-2586207-A1 (CA)
Title: A process for the production of coated paper
Inventor: LINDGREN ERIK
IPC: B41M5/52
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of coated paper or paperboard comprising a step of applying a pigment composition as a coating to at least one side of a paper or paperboard web, said pigment composition being an aqueous dispersion comprising as pigment particles optionally aggregated colloidal particles of silica or aluminosilicate prepared from alkali metal silicate by ion exchange or pH-reduction and having a surface area from about 30 m2/g to about 450 m2/g, and at least one cationic component selected from the group consisting of water soluble aluminium salts and cationic polymers with a molecular weight from about 2000 to about 1000000 and a charge density from about 0.2 meq/g to about 12 meq/g, wherein at least about 0.4 g pigment particles from the pigment composition are applied per m2 coated side of the paper or paper board web. The invention further relates to paper or paper board obtainable by the process, a novel pigment composition useful therefore and a process for its production.
Patent CA-2587252-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLARKE BURTON R
IPC: G01H1/00
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A system (100) and method for detecting and analyzing anomalies in a machine (10) during operation. The system (100) and method includes at least one sensor (20) configured to detect characteristics of the machine (10) indicative of machine vibration, at least one other sensor (22) configured to detect characteristics of the machine (10) indicative of other than machine vibration, a plurality of neural networks (312, 316, 318, 330, 332) to receive input data, at least one neural network (312, 316, 318, 330, 332) receiving vibration data from the at least one sensor (20), and at least one other neural network (318) receiving non-vibration data from the at least one other sensor (22), and an expert system (334) to receive output data from the neural networks (312, 316, 318, 330, 332) and responsively analyze machine operation for anomalies.
Patent CA-2588235-A1 (CA)
Title: Electroacoustic method and device for stimulation of mass transfer processes for enhanced well recovery
Inventor: ABRAMOV OLEG
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: An electro acoustic device and related method for increasing production capacity of wells that contains oil, gas and/or water is disclosed. The electro acoustic device produces vibrations stimulating occurrence of mass transfer processes within the well. The resultant acoustic flow generated in porous media, produced by superposition of longitudinal and shear waves, is developed over a characteristic frequency threshold value specific to water, normal oil and heavy oil, with an acoustic energy density capable of establishing higher fluidity zones in the porous media, promoting mobility and recovery of desired fluid and formation damage reduction in a wellbore. The down hole electro acoustic device is a submerged unit placed in the well producing zone, and consists of an electric generator, one or more electro acoustic transducers, and one or more waveguide systems (sonotrodes) that include tubular type radiators which provide transmission of elastic vibrations into the medium under treatment.
Patent CA-2590426-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for controlling operation of a washing machine
Inventor: HU ZIQIANG
IPC: D06F34/16
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A control system is provided for a washing machine including a cabinet, a wash tub positioned within the cabinet and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub. The control system includes a plurality of supports including two diagonally arranged supports. The plurality of supports are configured to support the washing machine on a surface. At least one load sensor is positioned with respect to each support of the two diagonally arranged supports. The at least one load sensor is configured to detect at least one force component applied to each support by a load within the wash basket. The at least one load sensor is further configured to generate a signal representative of the at least one force component. A controller is in signal communication with the at least one load sensor. The controller is configured to detect an operating load placement condition within the wash basket in response to at least one signal received from the at least one load sensor.
Patent CA-2591140-A1 (CA)
Title: An arrangement for supporting a person or animal
Inventor: FUSCONE ROY
IPC: A47C23/24
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: An arrangement for supporting a person or animal which comprises a support structure and a flexible membrane (11). The support structure comprises a peripheral frame (2, 4) and an anchor-region (6, 7) located substantially lower than the peripheral frame (2, 4) when the arrangement is in use. The membrane (11) has dimensions greater than that of the peripheral frame and is drawn across the frame (2, 4) to define a support surface within the periphery of the frame (2, 4). A plurality of tethers are provided connected between the edge of the membrane and the anchor-region (6) to retain the membrane in position across the frame (2, 4) with sufficient tension to support a person or animal.
Patent CA-2592243-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for efficient paging in a wireless communication system
Inventor: PAREKH NILESHKUMAR J
IPC: H04W68/02
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide for methods and systems for monitoring a paging channel. In one aspect, a method for monitoring a paging channel includes monitoring a paging channel for a page message at scheduled paging slots, determining that an error has occurred at a given paging slot, and monitoring the paging channel for a re-page message at least one scheduled re-paging slot, where the re-paging slots occur after the given paging slot but before the next scheduled paging slot. In another aspect, a method for monitoring a paging channel includes monitoring a first one of a plurality of paging channels for a page message at scheduled paging slots, determining that an error has occurred at a given paging slot, and monitoring at least a second one of the plurality of paging channels for the page message.
Patent CA-2593330-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for dynamic modification of allowable electronic message properties
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL K
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: A system and method for dynamically and automatically updating the appropriate fields on the message application screen of an electronic message to show which of the appropriate service book, security encoding or security properties are acceptable or allowed for the message being composed. This updating occurs automatically based on the contents of the fields that are modified during composition of the message, such as, for example, modifications to classification of the message, recipients, keywords, or the like. Thus, the properties in place for a given message is reflected in a dynamic options list provided to the user based on the contents of various fields of the electronic message and the system policies resident on the system. The dynamic updating may provide an updated list of options to the user, or may optionally automatically apply minimum level settings based on security policy and contents of the message.
Patent CA-2593466-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURRUS DAVID L
IPC: F02C3/00
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A combustor liner includes an annular shell including a plurality of circumferentially extending panels, wherein the plurality of circumferentially extending panels includes a first panel positioned at an upstream end of the shell and a second panel positioned downstream from, and adjacent to, the first panel, a plurality of primary dilution holes (98) formed in the first panel (82), and a plurality of secondary dilution holes (100) formed in the second panel (86), the dilution holes configured to discharge dilution air into the shell.
Patent CA-2594383-A1 (CA)
Title: 6- (2 , 3 , 4 , 5-tetrahydro-lh-benzo [d] azepin-7-yloxy) -nicotamide derivatives as radiolabelled ligands
Inventor: PLISSON CHRISTOPHE
IPC: C07D213/82
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to radiolabelled compounds of formula (I) which are useful for the labelling and diagnostic imaging of histamine H3 receptor functionality.
Patent CA-2597818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEDDON JAMES
IPC: A47J29/02
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: Egg cooking apparatus comprises a cradle (13, 14) for the egg including resistance means (22), and control circuitry for heating the resistance means. The cradle comprises flexible sheet means wrappable round the egg, mounted in a pair of half-shell units (10, 11) mounted for opening and closing around the egg. The half-shell units are of a silicone elastomer with crimped resistance wire incorporated therein, and each backed by a set of resilient fingers. The control circuitry includes temperature sensing means adjacent to the resistance means, and means (15) for setting the desired temperature and cooking time.
Patent CA-2602852-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTIN JENNIFER
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A Tag Cloud Customizer (TCC) provides an interactive legend and a tag cloud generator that allows a user to customize a tag cloud. The interactive legend allows users to map custom display characteristics to a plurality of tag attributes. The tag cloud generator creates a custom tag cloud using the custom display characteristics. The user can also sort the order of tags in the tag cloud by any of the plurality of tag attributes. In one embodiment of TCC, the user can define a custom tag attribute.
Patent CA-2603994-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WARTHER RICHARD O
IPC: G06K5/00
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: Each printed sheet product includes a core of flexible, microvoided polymer sheet material and a planar RFID assembly encoded with a unique electro/magnetic code permanently and integrally joined together with the core. The microvoided sheet material collapses around the core so the sheet product remains planar. Scoring defines one or more individual identification elements removable from a remainder of the sheet product that include at least a first element with RFID assembly but only part of the core. A separate magnetic strip storing its own unique data magnetically can be provided on the first removable element even at least partially overlying the RFID assembly for independent identification operation.
Patent CA-2604440-A1 (CA)
Title: Transgenic animals and methods of making recombinant antibodies
Inventor: ROMAGNE FRANCOIS
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: The present invention concerns a means for obtaining cells which produce human, humanized or chimeric antibodies in commercially useful quantities. The invention permits high antibody producer cells to be selected and isolated from animals for use in culture to produce antibodies. The invention also provides methods for the affinity maturation of human, humanized or chimeric immunoglobulins.
Patent CA-2605991-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WESTPHAL GEOFFRY A
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: A system receives a request to search an electronic catalog of a vendor which specifies a query term. The query term is used to search an electronic catalog of a third party. The results obtained by searching the electronic catalog of the third party are parsed to uncover a keyword recognized by a search engine associated with the electronic catalog of the vendor. The uncovered keyword is then used in the search engine associated with the electronic catalog of the vendor to locate one or more items in the electronic catalog of the vendor.  Items located in this manner are the search results responsive to the query term.
Patent CA-2607134-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical tourniquet apparatus for measuring limb occlusion pressure
Inventor: JAMESON MICHAEL
IPC: A61B17/135
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: Tourniquet apparatus for rapidly and accurately measuring a patient's limb occlusion pressure comprises: an inflatable tourniquet cuff for encircling a limb at a location; a tourniquet instrument releasably connectable to the cuff that includes: pressure sensing means for producing a cuff pressure signal indicative of the level of pressure in the cuff; pressure regulation means communicating with the cuff and responsive to the cuff pressure signal for regulating the pressure in the cuff near a reference pressure level; blood flow transducing means adapted for applying to a portion of the limb distal to the cuff to produce a blood flow signal indicative of blood flow in the portion; and limb occlusion pressure means responsive to the blood flow signal and the cuff pressure signal and operable for detecting arterial pulsations of blood flow, for increasing the reference pressure level in synchrony with the arterial pulsations and for producing a limb occlusion pressure value indicative of the lowest cuff pressure at which the magnitude of the arterial pulsations is less than a minimum detection threshold.
Patent CA-2609479-A1 (CA)
Title: Exhalation valve for use in an underwater breathing device
Inventor: JOHNSON MARK
IPC: A62B18/10
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: An underwater breathing device, such as a snorkel, may include an exhalation valve. The exhalation valve is configured to produce positive end-expiratory pressure in the airway of a user of the underwater breathing device in order to reduce the overall work of underwater breathing. The exhalation valve includes a plate defining an exhalation port. The exhalation valve also includes a flexible membrane that is sealable against a surface of the plate and is sized and positioned to be capable of sealing the exhalation port. The flexible membrane is configured to have a sealed position in which the flexible membrane seals the exhalation port such that substantially no exhaled air escapes the snorkel. The flexible membrane is also configured to have an unsealed position in which exhaled air escapes the snorkel.
Patent CA-2609767-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for fixing an ornamental profiled section on a shaped band
Inventor: DEBAILLEUL ROMAIN
IPC: B60J10/02
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: The device has a rigid clip (5) presenting an upstream cooperating part (A) to cooperate the clip with a band section (3) and a downstream cooperating part (B) to cooperate the clip with a trim section (2). The part (A) has a projecting male unit (6) or a hollow female unit, respectively cooperating with a hollow female unit (7) or a projecting male unit arranged in the band section. The hollow female units have inner dimensions partially lesser than outer dimensions of the projecting male units. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a trim section integrating a clip for a fixing device (2) a glazing comprising a fixing device.
Patent CA-2611246-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRODOEHL MICHAEL SCOTT
IPC: B32B3/26
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: Three-dimensional web materials, more particularly, a three-dimensional web material having a first side and a second side are disclosed herein. The first side comprises at least one region having a plurality of spaced elongate three-dimensional protrusions extending outwardly from the first side which are preferably unitarily formed from the web material. The elongate protrusions form an amorphous pattern of a plurality of elongate two-dimensional geometrical shapes.
Patent CA-2611278-A1 (CA)
Title: Light-emitting diode assembly housing comprising high temperature polyamide compositions
Inventor: MARTENS MARVIN M
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: Light-emitting diode assembly housing comprising high temperature polyamide compositions containing titanium dioxide and, optionally, one or more fillers and/or reinforcing agents and one or more oxidative stabilizers.
Patent CA-2611878-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEA HELENE A
IPC: C07D311/26
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: Improved processes for the preparation of tetra-O-benzyl protected -(+)-catechin, for the coupling of the tetra-O-benzyl protected -(+)-catechin or -(-)-epicatechin with a C-4 activated, tetra-O-benzyl protected -(-)-epicatechin, for the galloylation of the (-)-epicatechin-(4.beta.,8)-(+)-catechin or -(-)-epicatechin dimer to the dimer digallates, and for the deprotection (i.e., debenzylation) of the protected -(-)-epicatechin dimers and protected -(-)-epicatechin dimer digallates are disclosed.