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Patent CA-2563231-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOLTE HANS J
IPC: B05D7/14
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: An atomizer assembly (10) drives an atomizing bell (108) to apply paint onto a part (14). The atomizer assembly (10) includes a core (24) having at least one paint line (26) extending therethrough, a turbine device (40) circumscribing an axis (A) and disposed in the core (24), and a turbine unit (62) surrounding the pain line (26) and having a shaft (104) rotatable relative the turbine device (40) with several turbine blades (130) connected to the shaft (104). A plurality of nozzles (64, 66, 68) are defined in the turbine device (40) and are positioned relative a turbine wheel (106) connected to the shaft (104) to drive fluid, i.e. gas onto the turbine blades (130). An annular wall (94) extends outwardly from one of the terminal ends of the turbine device (40) to define a seat (96) for engaging the core (24) to maintain a fixed gap between the paint line (26) and the shaft (104) and to eliminate contact therebetween.
Patent CA-2564132-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BABA YASUYUKI
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: To provide a gastrostomy tube extension device which can facilitate insertion or removal of a gastrostomy tube by making the degree of extension of the gastrostomy tube constant. [Means for Resolution] A gastrostomy tube extension device 20 used for inserting and taking out a gastrostomy tube 10 into/from a hole 33 formed on a patient~s abdomen, the gastrostomy tube 10 including an outer fixing member 10a to be installed on the skin surface side, an inner fixing member 10c installed on the inner surface side of the stomach wall, and a tube member 10b for connecting the outer fixing member 10a and the inner fixing member 10c, and the gastrostomy tube extension device comprising a rod 21 and an engaging member 22. The rod 21 has a rod-shaped member which can push the center of the distal end of the inner fixing member 10c with its distal portion toward the distal end, and with a plurality of engaging step portions 24a are formed on the proximal portion. The engaging member 22 is also provided with a lower engaging portion 25 which can engage with an outer fixing member 10a and an upper engaging portion 26 which can engage one of the engaging step portions 24a of the rod 21.
Patent CA-2568100-A1 (CA)
Title: Jewelry apparatus and method of setting gemstones therein
Inventor: PACHAUER WERNER
IPC: A44C17/04
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: Jewelry and a method of setting gemstones in the jewelry include an anchor gemstone and a touch gemstone that is held in place with no metal from the setting visible between the gemstones. The anchor gemstone is held in place using conventional setting means. The gemstones are positioned in the setting with the upper pavilion of the anchor gemstone overlapping and contacting the crown of the touch gemstone so that the contact between the gemstones holds the touch gemstone in place.
Patent CA-2568161-A1 (CA)
Title: A novel human card-only protein that inhibits pro-il-1beta maturation
Inventor: VANDENABEELE PETER
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel member of the card protein family.  More specifically, it relates to a novel human card-only protein. The invention relates further to the use of this protein to inhibit pro-interleukin-1.beta. maturation, preferably without inducing NF-KB activity or apoptosis.
Patent CA-2568369-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEANE GEOFFREY F
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: A system for delivering therapeutic breathing gas to patients is provided to deliver a variable bolus volume in response to the patient's breathing pattern. The system includes a gas source (1), a conserver (2) between the gas source and the patient (3), a sensor (5) which detects breaths by the patient and a controller (6) which receives signals from the sensor and triggers delivery of gas boluses in accordance with predefined triggering parameters, with the controller determining the time elapsed since the last bolus was triggered and altering the triggering parameters as a function of said elapsed time.
Patent CA-2568421-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing a transparent optical element, an optical component involved into said method and the thus obtained optical element
Inventor: CANO JEAN-PAUL
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: The method involves producing an optical component (10) having a transparent assembly of cells (15) juxtaposed in parallel at a surface of the component. Each cell is hermetically closed. The component is cut along a defined contour on its surface related to a determined shape for a transparent optical unit. The component is drilled for fixing the optical unit on a maintenance support such as a frame. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) an optical component (B) an ocular glass produced by cutting an optical component.
Patent CA-2573753-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DECKER KIP K
IPC: A47K10/42
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a dispensing wall, a bottom wall disposed opposite the dispensing wall, a side wall connecting the dispensing wall to the bottom wall, and an end wall disposed adjacent to the side wall and connecting the dispensing wall and the bottom wall. A first aperture has a first portion located in a center of the dispensing wall and the second portion that is located in the side wall and intercommunicates with the first portion. A second aperture is independent of the first aperture and has at least a first portion located in the dispensing wall.
Patent CA-2574165-A1 (CA)
Title: Esr1 and cervical cancer
Inventor: WISMAN BEA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and kits for detecting susceptibility to, or the incidence of, cervical cancer in a sample comprising determining the methylation status of the ESR1 gene, optionally as part of a panel of genes. Also provided are methods and kits which involve determining the expression levels of genes including the ESR1 gene in order to diagnose cervical cancer.
Patent CA-2574798-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POLEGATO MORETTI MARIO
IPC: A43B7/12
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: A waterproof and breathable sole (10, 100, 200, 300) for shoes, which has a structure that comprises a lower layer (12, 112, 212, 312), which has at least one large through hole (13, 113, 313). Above the lower layer (12, 112, 212, 312), there is a mesh (15, 115, 315), arranged substantially so as to overlap at least the large through hole (13, 113, 313). A membrane (18,118, 318) made of a material that is impermeable to water and permeable to water vapor is associated in an upward region with respect to the mesh (15, 115, 315) at least at the large hole (13, 113, 313). The membrane (18, 118, 318) is joined hermetically at least perimetrically to at least one component of the sole (10, 100, 200, 300) in such a manner as to avoid the rise of liquids through the perimeter of the large hole (13, 113, 313). A perforated upper layer (20, 120, 320) is arranged above the membrane (18, 118, 318). The lower layer (12, 112, 212, 312) is overmolded on the mesh (15, 115, 315) and partially incorporates it.
Patent CA-2575714-A1 (CA)
Inventor: META AKIHIRO
IPC: C12N15/81
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: It is intended to provide a DNA fragment having a potent promoter activity in a yeast. Namely, a DNA fragment having a transcriptional promoter activity for a yeast which has the full-length DNA sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:1 or a partial sequence involving the 3~-terminal side thereof, or a DNA sequence being hybridizable with the full-length DNA sequence represented by SEQ ID  NO:1 or a partial sequence involving the 3~-terminal side thereof and sustaining the transcriptional promoter activity of the full-length or partial sequence as described above; an expression plasmid comprising a recombinant DNA fragment which has the above-described DNA fragment and a foreign protein-encoding gene provided in the downstream thereof; a host cell such as a yeast cell having been transformed by the recombinant DNA fragment or the expression plasmid as described above; and a method of producing a foreign protein characterized by comprising culturing the host cell as described above and harvesting the foreign protein from the culture. Thus, it is possible to provide a potent promoter usable in a foreign gene expression system with the use of a yeast as the host.
Patent CA-2576486-A1 (CA)
Title: Panel particularly for providing explosion-resistant curtain walls
Inventor: FRANCESCHET ALBERTO
IPC: E04B2/88
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A panel, particularly for providing explosion-resistant curtain walls, comprising one or more glass panes, so as to form a glazing unit, which are associated with a supporting frame constituted by at least two uprights which are connected, at their upper and lower ends, by at least two cross--members.   The panel comprises first means for strengthening and interconnecting the uprights and the cross-members, and second means for strengthening and guiding the mutual position of two contiguous uprights of two panels arranged one above the other are associated with the uprights.  The panel further has third means for limiting the mutual rotation of two contiguous uprights of two panels arranged side by side.
Patent CA-2577854-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AASTORP HIRTH KJERSTI
IPC: C07K9/00
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A novel and improved method for purification of glycopeptides, especially glycopeptide antibiotics. The method comprises contacting a solution of the glycopeptide to an ion exchange chromatography material. The product of this method has a surprisingly high purity.
Patent CA-2581119-A1 (CA)
Title: Key agreement and transport protocol
Inventor: MENEZES ALFRED JOHN
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: A key establishment protocol includes the generation of a value of cryptographic function, typically a hash, of a session key and public information. This value is transferred between correspondents together with the information necessary to generate the session key. Provided the session key has not been compromised, the value of the cryptographic function will be the same at each of the correspondents. The value of the cryptographic function cannot be compromised or modified without access to the session key.
Patent CA-2582148-A1 (CA)
Title: Bed transfer system
Inventor: HOLTAN PAUL DAVID
IPC: B62D51/04
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: The present invention is a powered hospital bed mover or bed transfer system.  The bed mover includes a bed attachment mechanism that is vertically displaceable relative to a base that includes an electrically powered drive wheel and a pair of support castors. The attachment mechanism includes a pair of horizontally oriented jaws with jaw openings that face away from each other. Each jaw includes a contact switch in its bottom surface and a contact switch in its jaw opening. The contact switches indicate to the mover and its user that the mover is properly engaged with the frame of a hospital bed. The jaws are horizontally displaceable and diverge from each other to engage vertical frame members of a hospital bed. A control panel has a joystick adapted to control the speed and direction of travel for the mover. The control panel also has controls for actuating the jaws, changing the elevation of the attachment mechanism, and locking at least one of the support castors.  The control panel is hinged to the mover such that it may pivot outwardly away from the mover. A hinged panel also is provided to allow the pivoting of the drive wheel about a vertical pivot axis.
Patent CA-2583285-A1 (CA)
Title: An instrument access device
Inventor: VAUGH TREVOR
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: An instrument access device (500) comprises a distal O-ring (11) for insertion into a wound interior, a proximal member for location externally of a wound opening and a sleeve (12) extending in two layers between the distal O-ring (11) and the proximal member. The proximal member comprises an inner proximal ring member (25) and an outer proximal ring member (24) between which the sleeve (12) is led. A seal housing (300) is mounted to the inner proximal ring member (25). A gelatinous elastomeric seal (302) with a pinhole opening (303) therethrough is received in the housing (300). An instrument may be extended through the seal (302) to access the wound interior through the retracted wound opening in a sealed manner.
Patent CA-2586517-A1 (CA)
Title: Shower curtain bar
Inventor: DEWEES JOHN
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: The invention comprises a flexible shower curtain bar system with accompanying mounting brackets. The bar may have a rectangular cross section with a rounded top edge and can be fabricated from aluminum or plastic. The bar may be curved to match the curvature of shower tub stalls. The bar length can be adjusted by adjoining multiple sections or cutting. The system may be installed on multiple adjacent wall orientations. The mounting brackets are configured to mount to the wall using multiple techniques. Both the bar and mounting bracket have complementary mating features to attach the bar.
Patent CA-2587151-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOSHINOUCHI YUYA
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A triple lumen catheter comprises a transfusion lumen (4), a blood feeding lumen (2) and a blood removing lumen (3). The transfusion lumen (4) has a distal end and a leading end portion (12, 12A), the leading end portion progressively reducing in diameter to a proximal end. A transfusion port (4a) is formed in the proximal end of the transfusion lumen. The blood feeding lumen (2) has a blood feeding port (2a) in a region of the proximal end of the leading end portion, the blood feeding port opening at least partially in an axial direction of the leading end portion. The blood removing lumen (3) includes a pair of blood removing ports (3a, 3b) provided in opposite side walls of the catheter, the blood removing lumen extending from a distal end at least to the blood removing ports.
Patent CA-2588368-A1 (CA)
Title: Offset tool guide for femoral head preparation
Inventor: TULKIS PETER
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: A surgical offset guide tool for making a subsequent preparation on an outer surface of a natural femoral head following a first oversize preparation is disclosed. The guide tool guides a rotary cutter about an offset axis of revolution, the axis being offset from a datum having an axis coaxial with an initial axis of revolution used to create the first oversize preparation of the femoral head. Methods of using the offset guide tool and kits including the offset guide tool are disclosed.
Patent CA-2588915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZILKER DANIEL PAUL JR
IPC: C08F10/00
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour la polymérisation d'oléfines. Un flux de charge comprenant plus de 0,1 ppm par volume d'oxygène et plus de 0,3 ppm par volume d'eau traverse une première tour de filtration pour éliminer sélectivement au moins une partie de l'oxygène. Le flux de charge traverse ensuite une deuxième tour de filtration pour éliminer sélectivement au moins une partie de l'eau, ce qui fournit un flux de charge purifié comprenant moins de 0,1 ppm par volume d'oxygène et moins de 0,3 ppm par volume d'eau. La première et la deuxième tour de filtration fonctionnent à une température comprise entre environ 0 °C et environ 50 °C. Le flux de charge purifié traverse ensuite un réacteur de polymérisation.
Patent CA-2589538-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YASUNAGA KUNIO
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A method of screening an antiobesity drug, a remedy for diabetes and/or a remedy for hyperlipemia which involves the step of examining whether or not a test substance promotes the expression and/or function of angiopoietin-related growth factor; and a method of screening an expression promoter and/or a function promoter for angiopoietin-related growth factor.
Patent CA-2590141-A1 (CA)
Title: Saquinavir derivatives useful in immunoassay
Inventor: SIGLER GERALD F
IPC: C07K14/81
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: Analogs of saquinavir functionalized at the quinoline portion of the molecule are described. These include pyridyl analogs (replacing the quinoline ring) with a functional handle out of the ring allowing for elaboration with linkers terminated by a functional group, such as an activated ester which are useful for attaching the molecule to other entities such as proteins, polysaccharides, and the like. Analogs of saquinavir derivatized out of the quinoline ring are also described. Further described are antibodies generated in response to pyridyl analogs and quinoline analogs of saquinavir.
Patent CA-2590809-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHUBERT MANFRED
IPC: H05B7/10
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device (1) for detecting electrode breakage in an electric arc furnace, in which the electrode (6) is fixed to an electrode support arm (4). If electrode breakage occurs, the pressure in a conduit, which is filled with a medium at a constant pressure, drops and said drop is registered as an alarm signal. The conduit (7a-d, 3) is integrated into a protective component (2, 3), which is mounted on the underside of the electrode support arm (4). If electrode breakage occurs, the conduit (7a-d, 3) is damaged by the resultant arc, producing a drop in pressure.
Patent CA-2591792-A1 (CA)
Title: Process and apparatus for producing metals and/or primary metal products
Inventor: WURM JOHANN
IPC: C21B13/14
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to an associated device for producing metals and/or metal initial products, particularly pig iron and/or pig iron initial products, in which an, in particular, fine particulate, metal-containing feed material is, for subsequent processing, introduced into a melting unit, particularly a melt-down gasifier, in the form of a flow of media consisting of the feed material and of the conveying flow of gas, while using a pneumatic conveyance and by means of a conveying flow of gas.  According to the invention, the introduction of the feed material ensues after removing the conveying flow of gas and separately at at least two introduction points so that at least two partial amounts of the feed material can be introduced independent of one another and continuously or in a stacked manner.
Patent CA-2592855-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UJI SHIGEKAZU
IPC: B01D53/02
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: A method of processing a volatile organic compound is provided, wherein a volatile organic compound contained in gas to be treated is adsorbed in an adsorbent; the thus-adsorbed volatile organic compound is desorbed with the aid of stea m and mixed in the steam; and the steam containing the volatile organic compound i s combusted. This method further includes: separating a vessel for the adsorption and desorption into an inner side room and an outer side room by means of a separation member part of which is formed of the adsorbent; thermally retaining the vessel for the adsorption and desorption; at the time of adsorption, supplying the gas to b e treated to the inner side room and therefrom to the outer side room; and at the time of desorption, supplying the steam to the outer side room and therefrom to the inner side room.
Patent CA-2593179-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif d'injection d'un melange d'air et de carburant, chambre de combustion et turbomachine munies d'un tel dispositif
Inventor: SANDELIS DENIS JEAN MAURICE
IPC: F02C3/00
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte au domaine des turbomachines et concerne un dispositif d'injection (20a, 20b) d'un mélange d'air et de carburant dans une chambre de combustion (4) d'une turbomachine (1). Elle concerne plus précisément un dispositif d'injection (20b) muni d'une nouvelle traversée coulissante (30b) et d'une nouvelle coupelle annulaire (50b) de maintien de la traversée coulissante permettant d'améliorer l'alimentation en air du dispositif d'injection.
Patent CA-2594119-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRAVAL PIERRE
IPC: H04L47/80
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des systèmes d'édition/d'abonnement de messages qui doivent traiter de grands volumes de messages avec un temps d'attente réduit et moins de goulots d'étranglement des performances. L'architecture d'intergiciel de bout en bout proposée par cette invention est conçue pour une messagerie à grand volume et à faible temps d'attente en ce qu'elle offre, entre autres, un approvisionnement et une gestion centralisés en un seul point pour la configuration, l'approvisionnement et le contrôle des performances du système. Cette fonctionnalité vient s'ajouter à la réduction de sauts intermédiaires grâce à un routage basé sur le voisinage et à une optimisation dynamique et en temps réel de configurations d'interconnexion du système et de protocoles de transmission de messages.
Patent CA-2595720-A1 (CA)
Title: Bird repelling system for buildings
Inventor: FEJER STEVEN
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: The bird repelling system consists of fine gauge, weather resistant rope installed horizontally at a specific height and tension on a building railing or windowsill.   When installed, this system will stop birds from perching on building railings, balconies and windowsills. Birds are unharmed, and building window views remain unobstructed.
Patent CA-2600283-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAUCH ROBERT L
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions useful for detecting mutations in c-met in lung cancer cells.
Patent CA-2601954-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for evaluating and managing participatory real estate investments and transactions
Inventor: HALPIN RICHARD G
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-01-09
Abstract: An automated System and method for evaluating real estate Candidate Transactions for participatory funding by Investment Criteria based Managed Investment Funds; and, then managing the funded Candidate Transactions from purchase and/or construction to completion and/or sale. Complex, secured, real estate based participatory funding transactions, are evaluated, funded and transacted from initiation to completion, by utilization of a method employing an automated system to effectively evaluate the advisability of investing in evaluated and ranked Candidate Transactions which meet Investor Criteria. A  system administrator sets system policy for a system transaction manager to move content and protocol to/from indexed users over a communication link to evaluate candidate transactions from real estate investors, fund accepted candidate transactions, oversee improvements, and execute exit strategies.  Accepted Candidate transactions are funded and moved in a seamless interface by an automated systems manager that employs vendors, interfaces with consultants and directs all aspects of a real estate based transaction from funding through completion.
Patent CA-2602419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRICOT ROLAND
IPC: A61L27/54
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: Implant comprenant une structure (1) munie d~un revêtement (2) ostéogène, ledit revêtement comprenant du sulfate de calcium.
Patent CA-2606379-A1 (CA)
Title: Three-dimensional fiber scaffolds for tissue engineering
Inventor: MOUTOS FRANKLIN
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A tissue restoration implant adapted for use with a pre-determined tissue, and methods of making and using the same. The tissue restoration implant adapted for use with a pre-determined tissue can include a three- dimensional fiber scaffold, the scaffold comprising at least three systems o fibers; wherein two of the three fiber systems define an upper layer, a lower layer and a medial layer between the upper layer and the lower layer within the three-dimensional fiber scaffold; wherein one of the at least three fiber systems interconnects the upper layer, the lower layer and the medial layer; wherein the at least three fiber systems each comprise a bio-compatible material; and wherein the fiber scaffold, or one or more of the fiber systems, provide a characteristic that functions to restore the pre-determined tissue upon implantation. The tissue restoration implant adapted for use with a predetermined tissue can include one or more cells that can develop into the pre-determined tissue.