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Patent CA-2507459-C (CA)
Title: Beverage dispenser with automatic cup-filling control
Inventor: BETHUY TIMOTHY W
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2005-05-16
Granted: 2011-04-05
Abstract: A beverage dispenser for filling a container preferably has a nozzle through which the beverage is discharged and a pivoting lever located underneath the nozzle that detects the placement of a container so as to regulate the actuation of the dispenser. A conductive probe is in line with the discharged beverage stream, the lever also being conductive. A signal generator generates a varying-over-time signal that is applied to the probe or lever. As a result of beverage overflowing the container, the beverage stream establishes a conductive path between the probe and lever. The signal through this conductive path is compared to the signal produced by the signal generator. If the signals are substantially identical for a select period of time, the dispensing system is considered to be in an overflow state, and beverage dispensing is terminated.
Patent CA-2511389-C (CA)
Inventor: GLEZER ELI N
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2003-12-23
Granted: 2016-10-18
Abstract: Assay modules, preferably assay cartridges, are described as are reader apparatuses which may be used to control aspects of module operation. The modules preferably comprise a detection chamber with integrated electrodes that may be used for carrying out electrode induced luminescence measurements. Methods are described for immobilizing assay reagents in a controlled fashion on these electrodes and other surfaces. Assay modules and cartridges are also described that have a detection chamber, preferably having integrated electrodes, and other fluidic components which may include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, bubble traps, reagent chambers, dry reagent pill zones and the like. In certain preferred embodiments, these modules are adapted to receive and analyze a sample collected on an applicator stick.
Patent CA-2512164-C (CA)
Title: Data transmission system for a downhole component
Inventor: HALL DAVID R
IPC: H01F38/14
Filed: 2004-01-21
Granted: 2012-09-18
Abstract: The invention is a system for transmitting data through a string of downhole components. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the system includes a plurality of downhole components, such as sections of pipe in a drill string. Each component has a first and second end, with a first communication element located at the first end and a second communication element located at the second end. Each communication element includes a first contact and a second contact. The system also includes a coaxial cable running between the first and second communication elements, the coaxial cable having a conductive tube and a conductive core within it. The system also includes a first and second connector for connecting the first and second communication elements respectively to the coaxial cable. Each connector includes a conductive sleeve, lying concentrically within the conductive tube, which fits around and makes electrical contact with the conductive core.
Patent CA-2513067-C (CA)
Title: Rectilinear ion trap and mass analyzer system and method
Inventor: COOKS ROBERT G
IPC: G01N/
Filed: 2003-12-31
Granted: 2012-07-03
Abstract: A new geometry ion trap and its use as a mass spectrometer is described. The ion traps can be combined linearly and in parallel to form systems for mass storage, analysis, fragmentation, separation, etc. of ions. The ion trap has a simple rectilinear geometry with a high trapping capacity. It can be operated to provide mass analysis in the mass-selective instability mode as well as the mass-selective stability mode. Arrays of multiple ion traps allow combinations of multiple gas-phase processes to be applied to the trapped ions to achieve high sensitivity, high selectivity and/or higher throughput in the analysis of ions.
Patent CA-2513112-C (CA)
Inventor: SENDO MAKOTO
IPC: A24F15/12
Filed: 2003-12-26
Granted: 2008-12-16
Abstract: A tongue lid type pack for filter cigarette, comprising a box (2), contents (6) stored in the box (2) and having a cigarette bundle (CB) packaged by a packaging material (8), a tongue lid (16) opening and closing the opening end of the box (2), and guard lugs (30) stuck to both side walls of the box (2).  When the tongue lid (16) is in the state before being first opened, the guard lugs (30) are connected to the corresponding side edges of the tongue lid (16) through cut-off lines (28).
Patent CA-2513201-C (CA)
Title: Capsule pour recevoir un principe actif administrable par inhalation
Inventor: HOCHRAINER DIETER
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2003-12-20
Granted: 2012-10-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne une nouvelle capsule pour la réception d'un principe actif administrable par inhalation. La capsule selon l'invention est de préférence destinée à être utilisée dans un inhalateur de poudre fonctionnant selon le principe de Bernoulli.
Patent CA-2516749-C (CA)
Inventor: ISSACCI FARROKH
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2005-08-18
Granted: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A flow field (38) forming one wall of a channel (36) in a flow field plate (18) of a solid oxide fuel cell (10), the flow field includes a flat substrate (40) having a patterned array of differently-shaped flow barriers (52, 64, 66) projecting from the substrate into the channel, the flow field channel decreases in cross-sectional area in a flow direction.
Patent CA-2522983-C (CA)
Title: Method and device for the removal of cuttings from a subsea borehole
Inventor: JACOBSEN TOM
IPC: E02F3/88
Filed: 2004-04-22
Granted: 2012-12-18
Abstract: Method and device for subsea removal of cuttings from a borehole by means of ejector (5), pump (3) and suction hose (6), the ejector (5) being powered by a pump (3) that is rigidly attached to ROV (2), said ejector (5) being one with external nozzle, while said ROV (2) with pump (3) is connected to the ejector only when removal of cuttings is to take place.
Patent CA-2525799-C (CA)
Title: Diagnostic test for collie eye anomaly
Inventor: ACLAND GREGORY M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-10-17
Granted: 2014-12-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for identifying dogs which are genetically normal, heterozygous for, or homozygous for the mutation primarily responsible for Collie eye anomaly (CEA). The method comprises the steps of obtaining a biological sample from a dog and testing DNA in the biological sample for the presence or absence of a 7.8 kilobase deletion within chromosome 37 in which the CEA mutation is located. No deletion is indicative of a normal dog. A deletion on one allele of chromosome 37 is indicative of a dog that is heterozygous for the CEA mutation. A deletion in both alleles of chromosome 37 are indicative of a dog that is homozygous for the CEA mutation. Also provided is a kit for identifying a dog as normal, heterozygous for, or homozygous for the CEA mutation.
Patent CA-2526891-C (CA)
Inventor: OGURA KYOICHI
IPC: C07K5/083
Filed: 2004-03-17
Granted: 2013-08-13
Abstract: It is intended to provide ACE inhibitory tripeptides which are not easily digested by digestive enzymes after being orally taken and thus have fewer tendencies to lose their ACE inhibitory activity in vivo. More specifically, 3 tripeptides having an ACE inhibitory activity and showing a hypotensive effect in an animal experiment are discovered from a thermolysin digestion product of sesame. These tripeptides respectively have amino acid sequences Leu-Ser-Ala, Val-Ile-Tyr and Leu-Val-Tyr and show an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory activity.
Patent CA-2526906-C (CA)
Inventor: CHIOU MINSHON J
IPC: F41H5/04
Filed: 2004-07-01
Granted: 2012-03-20
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un article souple résistant à la pénétration d'objets contendants ou balistiques consistant en un pan résistant aux objets contendants et en un pan résistant aux objets balistiques, tous deux formés de couches souples de tissu. Le premier est fait de d'un premier type de fil composé de filaments multiples, d'une densité de 50 à 600, à raison de 40 à 100 fils par pouce dans le sens de la trame et de la chaîne. Le deuxième est fait d'un deuxième type de fil d'une densité linéaire de 100 à au plus 840 deniers, composé de filaments multiples présentant de 20 000 000 à au plus 90 000 000 croisements au pouce carré, et de 5 à au plus 40 fils du deuxième type dans le sens de la chaîne et de la trame.
Patent CA-2528086-C (CA)
Inventor: CLARK CHRIS H
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2004-06-10
Granted: 2013-01-08
Abstract: An osteoimplant comprising a coherent aggregate of entangled elongate bone particles, mixed with a bicompatible fluid carrier, the osteoimplant being flexible and further configured as a strip at least one end of which possesses a tab for facilitating combination with another implant.
Patent CA-2528175-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus of cryogenic cooling for high temperature superconductor devices
Inventor: YUAN XING
IPC: F25B19/00
Filed: 2004-06-15
Granted: 2012-03-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing cryogenic cooling to HTS devices (24), in particular those that are used in high-voltage electric power applications.  The method involves pressurizing liquid cryogen (46, 48) to above one atmospheric pressure to improve its dielectric strength, while sub-cooling the liquid cryogen to below its saturation temperature in order to improve the performance of the HTS components (24) of the device. An apparatus (10) utilizing such a cooling method consists of a vessel that contains a pressurized gaseous cryogen region (44) and a sub-cooled liquid cryogen bath, a liquid cryogen heating (52) coupled with a gaseous cryogen venting scheme (30) to maintain the pressure of the cryogen to a value in a range that corresponds to optimum dielectric strength of the liquid cryogen, and a cooling system that maintains the liquid cryogen (46, 48) at a temperature below its boiling point to improve the performance of HTS materials (24) used in the device (10).
Patent CA-2528373-C (CA)
Inventor: PLOSS HANS-JOACHIM
IPC: G01N30/02
Filed: 2004-05-22
Granted: 2013-10-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for quantifying the composition of a product, comprising the following steps: irradiation of the product using a radiation source in the near infra-red spectrum; capture of the radiation that is reflected or transmitted by the product and provision of an output signal corresponding to the intensity of the captured radiation at a number of different wavelengths; determination, based on the output signal by means of a mathematical method, of whether the product lies within predetermined integrity criteria. According to the invention, the moving product contains a solution or homogeneous dispersion and the content of at least one substance contained in said dispersion or solution is quantitatively determined. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out said method.
Patent CA-2532125-C (CA)
Inventor: HOWELLS HAYDN
IPC: C21D8/00
Filed: 2006-01-05
Granted: 2011-03-15
Abstract: Une méthode de fabrication d'une lame comprenant le chauffage et le refroidissement d'une bobine de feuillard d'acier pour durcir le matériau, le chauffage du feuillard d'acier pour tremper le matériau, le meulage d'un premier angle le long d'un bord du matériau et, après le meulage, par exemple au moyen de chauffage par induction, le redurcissement du bord du matériau,.
Patent CA-2537933-C (CA)
Inventor: GYSLING DANIEL L
IPC: G01F1/74
Filed: 2004-08-02
Granted: 2015-10-13
Abstract: A flow measuring system combines a density measuring device and a device for measuring the speed of sound (SOS) propagating through the fluid flow and/or for determining the gas volume fraction (GVF) of the flow. The GVF meter measures acoustic pressures propagating through the fluids to measure the speed of sound .alpha.mixpropagating through the fluid to calculate at least gas volume fraction of the fluid and/or SOS. In response to the measured density and gas volume fraction, a processing unit determines the density of non-gaseous component of an aerated fluid flow. For three phase fluid flows, the processing unit can determine the phase fraction of the non-gaseous components of the fluid flow. The gas volume fraction (GVF) meter may include a sensing device having a plurality of strain-based or pressure sensors spaced axially along the pipe for measuring the acoustic pressures propagating through the flow.
Patent CA-2540842-C (CA)
Inventor: MEHNERT DAVID W
IPC: A23C19/09
Filed: 2006-03-22
Granted: 2013-07-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for making blocks of cheese having reduced moisture variability using controlled cooling of cheese curd to form the final cheese blocks.
Patent CA-2540896-C (CA)
Inventor: CONTORNI MARIO
IPC: A61K39/09
Filed: 2004-10-04
Granted: 2015-06-02
Abstract: Des saccharides capsulaires conjugués issus des sérogroupes méningococciques C, W135 et Y sont inoffensifs et immunogènes chez l'homme lorsqu'ils sont associés dans une dose unique. Cet effet est conservé lorsqu'un saccharide capsulaire conjugué issu du sérogroupe A est ajouté. Ces antigènes conjugués peuvent être associés de manière stable dans une dose aqueuse unique sans recours à la lyophilisation. L'emploi d'un petit nombre d'antigènes polypeptidiques définis permet d'obtenir une couverture à large spectre contre l'infection par le sérogroupe B. Ces antigènes polypeptidiques peuvent être associés aux antigènes saccharidiques sans perte de l'efficacité de la couverture contre n'importe lequel des cinq sérogroupes. Cette efficacité est conservée même si un conjugué de Hib est ajouté. L'efficacité d'un conjugué du sérogroupe W135 est accrue par l'adjonction d'antigènes protéiques dérivés d'une souche du sérogroupe B. L'adjonction d'un conjugué de Hib aux conjugués méningococciques renforce l'activité globale contre le sérogroupe méningococcique W135.
Patent CA-2544474-C (CA)
Title: Electric utility storm outage management
Inventor: LUBKEMAN DAVID
IPC: G06F/
Filed: 2004-11-01
Granted: 2012-03-06
Abstract: Electric utility outage management is performed by determining an interconnection model of an electric utility power circuit, (790) the power circuit comprising power circuit components (700-713), determining information indicative of weather susceptibility of the power circuit components, determining a weather prediction, and determining a predicted maintenance parameter based on the interconnection model, the weather susceptibility information, and the weather prediction.
Patent CA-2549153-C (CA)
Title: Device for continuously filtering material mixtures
Inventor: ETTLINGER RODERICH
IPC: B29C48/694
Filed: 2004-10-23
Granted: 2012-08-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a device which is used to continuously filter material mixtures, in particular for separating impurities from plastic melts.  Said device comprises a hollow cylindrically-shaped filter element (2) which is arranged inside a housing (1), an annular chamber (22) which is defined from the outside of the filter element (2) and an inner wall of the housing, and at least one stripper (23) which can be pressed onto the filter body by means of an adjusting device, said stripper being used to remove the impurities detained on the filter element (2) due to a relative movement of the filter element (2) and the stripper (23). The adjusting device contains a pressure sensor (42, 53) which is used to detect the pressure of the material mixture upstream from the filter body and an actuator (43) which is connected to the pressure sensor, said actuator being used to adjust the pressure of the stripper (23) according to the pressure detected by the pressure sensor.
Patent CA-2549607-C (CA)
Title: Rolled product dispenser
Inventor: NIP JASON
IPC: B65H75/30
Filed: 2006-06-07
Granted: 2010-05-25
Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises an apparatus for holding and dispensing rolled products comprising a rigid linear core with a spindle attached to the exterior of the rigid linear core with at least one fin fixedly attached to the spindle. The fins are attached parallel to the spindle, are constructed of an elastomeric material, and extend outwardly and radially from the spindle. Removably attached to the rigid linear core is a head. Also, a base is fixedly attached to the rigid linear core distal to the head. Alternatively, the base can be replaced by a bracket that is capable of being attached to vertical and horizontal surfaces.
Patent CA-2554254-C (CA)
Title: System and method for measurements of depth and velocity of instrumentation within a wellbore
Inventor: EKSETH ROGER
IPC: G01P3/42
Filed: 2005-01-25
Granted: 2011-03-15
Abstract: A survey tool for use in a wellbore includes a downhole portion having an axis. The downhole portion is adapted to move within the wellbore with the axis generally parallel to the wellbore. The survey tool further includes a first acceleration sensor mounted at a first position within the downhole portion. The first acceleration sensor is adapted to generate a first signal indicative of an acceleration of the first acceleration sensor along the axis.  The survey tool further includes a second acceleration sensor mounted at a second position within the downhole portion. The second position is spaced from the first position by a non-zero distance along the axis. The second acceleration sensor is adapted to generate a second signal indicative of an acceleration of the second acceleration sensor along the axis. The survey tool further includes a controller adapted to receive the first signal and the second signal and to calculate a depth, a velocity, or both a depth and a velocity of the downhole portion in response to the first signal and the second signal.
Patent CA-2566777-C (CA)
Title: Can end with tab for improved accessibility
Inventor: TURNER TIMOTHY
IPC: B65D17/34
Filed: 2005-05-12
Granted: 2011-12-20
Abstract: A can end for a container has a curl defining an outer perimeter of the can end. A chuckwall extends downwardly from the curl. A means for increasing the strength of the can end is integral with the chuckwall, and a center panel is integral with the means for increasing the strength of the can end. The center panel is centered about a longitudinal axis, and has a product side, a public side, a rivet, and a displaceable tear panel at least substantially defined by a frangible score and a non-frangible hinge segment. A non-detachable tab is staked to the central panel wall by the rivet. The non-detachable tab has a nose end extending over a portion of the tear panel, a lift end opposite the nose end, and a central webbing between the nose end and the lift end. The central webbing has a hinge region and a rivet island surrounding the rivet.  The rivet island is at least partially surrounded by a first void region to provide a first exposed area of the central panel. The central webbing further comprises a second void region between the lift end and the first void region to provide a second exposed area of the central panel. The first and second void regions are separated by a narrow strip of the central webbing. A portion of the narrow strip extends downwardly and approaches the public side of the central panel wherein a height of the lift end of the tab above the public side of the central panel is maintained at a predetermined height.
Patent CA-2567653-C (CA)
Inventor: WIEDING OLAF VON
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2005-06-14
Granted: 2013-01-08
Abstract: This device is provided for a luggage compartment designed to be placed overhead. The compartment comprises a mobile part (4) between an open position and a closed position and a mechanism for acting on said mobile part (4) to promote its closing. Said mobile part (4) presents an opening (14) designed for introducing and retrieving luggage as well as a lower exterior surface (12). The control device comprises detection means reacting when pressure is exerted on a predetermined zone of the lower exterior surface (12) of the mobile part (4) as well as for sending a control signal to the mechanism acting on the mobile part (4) to close the part when pressure is exerted on said detection means. The detection means are disposed at the lower exterior surface (12) of the mobile part (4).
Patent CA-2576322-C (CA)
Inventor: SHELTON FREDERICK E IV
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2007-01-30
Granted: 2015-06-09
Abstract: A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument has an end effector and a trigger in communication with the end effector. The surgical instrument also has a first sensor and an externally accessible memory device in communication with the first sensor. The first sensor has an output that represents a first condition of either the trigger or the end effector. The memory device is configured to record the output of the first sensor. In various embodiments, memory device may include an output port and/or a removable storage medium.
Patent CA-2580177-C (CA)
Inventor: BAILEY THOMAS F
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2007-03-02
Granted: 2012-01-03
Abstract: A system and method for reducing repairs to radial seals used in a rotating control head used while drilling is disclosed. Also, a system and method to detect leaks in the rotating control head and a latching system to latch the rotating control head to a housing is disclosed.
Patent CA-2584133-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating an image of biomolecular sensor target area
Inventor: LI PETER Y
IPC: G01J3/42
Filed: 2006-06-09
Granted: 2011-04-05
Abstract: Method and apparatus for imaging a target area. The apparatus comprises an adjustable light emitting device that provides a light beam with a user-defined spectrum. A filter mechanism receives the light beam and directs the light beam towards a target area. A light collection device collects an amount of light reflected from a target area and generates an image from the reflected light.
Patent CA-2584884-C (CA)
Inventor: YOAKIM ALFRED
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 2005-10-19
Granted: 2010-12-14
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à un système comprenant un dispositif de production de boissons en capsules, et une capsule destinée à contenir les ingrédients de la boisson. Le dispositif de production de boissons (2) selon l'invention comporte : des moyens permettant d'injecter un liquide dans la capsule (1) ; des moyens permettant de faire s'égoutter une boisson de la capsule (1) ; et un élément enveloppant (9), qui peut passer d'un état ouvert à un état fermé défini, l'élément enveloppant (9) étant placé tout autour de la surface externe de la capsule (1). Un élément joint (8, 11, 26) est associé à la capsule (1), l'élément joint (8, 11, 26) pouvant être comprimé lorsqu'il est en prise avec l'élément enveloppant (9) à l'état fermé, et l'élément joint (8, 11, 26) pouvant compenser le jeu entre l'élément enveloppant et la capsule (1), qui serait créé en l'absence dudit élément joint de la capsule (1) lorsque l'élément enveloppant (9) se trouve dans sa position fermée définie.
Patent CA-2585709-C (CA)
Inventor: MEYER PETER
IPC: A61B5/288
Filed: 2007-04-23
Granted: 2017-12-05
Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a flexible substrate adapted to generally conform to a topography of a skin surface. The flexible substrate includes a central portion arranged about a central focal point and a plurality of finger-like projections extending radially outwardly from the central portion.  A medical electrode is disposed on at least one of the finger-like projections, preferably, each of the finger-like projections. Connector, in electrical communication with the medical electrode, is adapted to connect to an electronic system.