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Patent CA-2546891-A1 (CA)
Title: Equilibrated charging method for a lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery
Inventor: PELLENC ROGER
IPC: H01M10/42
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: The method involves permanently monitoring charge levels of different cells (1) of a lithium-ion or polymer lithium battery (2). A uniform supply for all the cells (1), or balancing of the charge levels of the cells are performed during charging operation, based on previous evaluation of the charge levels. The cells are supplied in differentiated manner based on their present charge levels. An independent claim is also included for a device for implementing a method of charging cells of a lithium-ion or polymer lithium battery.
Patent CA-2547621-A1 (CA)
Title: Transdermal system for sustained delivery of polypeptides
Inventor: SACKS HAGIT
IPC: C07K2/00
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a transdermal system for sustained delivery of high molecular weight hydrophilic drugs, especially peptide-, polypeptide-or protein-drugs and to methods of use thereof. The system comprises an apparatus that generates micro-channels in the skin of a subject in conjunction with a transdermal patch comprising at least one drug reservoir layer comprising a polymeric matrix and a therapeutic or immunogenic peptide, polypeptide or protein. The system provides sustained delivery of therapeutic or immunogenic agents, thereby achieving sustained therapeutic blood concentrations of these agents.
Patent CA-2548093-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalyzed hydrogen desorption in mg-based hydrogen storage material and methods for production thereof
Inventor: FETCENKO MICHAEL A
IPC: C22C23/00
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A magnesium-based hydrogen storage material including magnesium or a magnesium-based hydrogen storage alloy and a hydrogen desorption catalyst which is insoluble in said magnesium-based hydrogen storage alloy and is in the form of: 1) discrete dispersed regions of catalytic material in the bulk of said magnesium or magnesium-based hydrogen storage alloy; 2) discrete dispersed regions on the surface of particles of said magnesium or magnesium-based hydrogen storage alloy; 3) a continuous or semi-continuous layer of catalytic material on the surface of said magnesium or magnesium-based hydrogen storage alloy which is in bulk or particulate form; or 4) combinations thereof.  Methods of producing the material are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2551000-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANGE VOLKER
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a locking cylinder comprising a housing of the locking cylinder, at which housing on one side or on both sides a knob operated knob shaft is rotatably arranged, and a locking hatch which for lock operating can be connected to the knob shaft by coupling means due to an authorization signal. The authorization signal is generated in an electronic evaluation unit which works together with at least one reading unit which detects an input or an input signal and generates an access signal. According to the invention it is provided that the at least one reading unit is separated from the electronic evaluation unit and arranged with in the knob, that the knob is electrically and mechanically detachable mounted on said knob shaft, and that the reading unit generates a access signal comprising data which can be evaluated by said electronic evaluation.
Patent CA-2551545-A1 (CA)
Title: Stain-proofing agent and building board using same
Inventor: IMANISHI YASUHISA
IPC: E04C2/26
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to give durable excellent stain-proofing property to the surface of a coat formed on the surface of a substrate of a building board without deteriorating the surface of the coat.      The present invention provides a stain-proofing agent which comprises silica fine particles, an aqueous solvent and, as a stain-proofing improver, an alkali metal compound and/or an alkaline earth metal compound and/or a phosphorus compound and/or a clay mineral.      Furthermore, the present invention provides a building board having an excellent stain-proofing property prepared by applying a coating composition onto the surface of a substrate to form a coat, and then applying a stain-proofing agent onto the coat while the coat is in an unhardened state or applying a stain-proofing agent onto the coat after subjecting the coat to a roughening treatment to enhance the adhesion of the stain-proofing layer to the coat.
Patent CA-2551659-A1 (CA)
Title: Deaeration process
Inventor: VERKOEIJEN DANIEL
IPC: C12M1/04
Filed: 2004-12-28
Abstract: A process for producing an oil, or a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), is described where an aqueous liquid comprising cells is deaerated, and the oil or PUFA is obtained from the cells. Deaeration can be performed by a wide variety of techniques, including the application of a vacuum (or reduced pressure), mechanical deaeration or degassing by reduced stirring or subjecting the broth to centrifugal forces, reducing viscosity (by dilution or heating), reduction in the supply of oxygen or air during fermentation or a reduction in stirring rate, lowering the pH (to lower the solubility of CO2), filtration using PTFE capillaries, gas displacement (by bubbling in nitrogen or helium) or chemical deaeration (using oxygen scavengers).
Patent CA-2552291-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAUSCHINGER JOSEPH
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: A method for preventing soil fracture and/or monitoring borehole pressure during jet grouting that may include monitoring borehole pressure at one or more points in a jet grouting borehole while the jet grouting is being performed and determining whether the borehole pressure exceeds a predetermined limit. The method may further include providing notification to a jet grouting operator that there is a high risk of soil fracture if the borehole pressure exceeds the predetermined limit. The predetermined limit may be the estimated fracture pressure of the soil in which the jet grouting is being performed.
Patent CA-2553184-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AHN SUNG HO
IPC: A47C27/04
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bed mattress and a method of manufacturing the same, in which a permeable reinforcing member is provided at an upper portion and a lower portion of a spring assembly which is one of frame constituents of the bed mattress, and a foaming material is disposed on the permeable reinforcing member so as to be foamed, so that the spring assembly and the foaming material are integrally formed while the foaming material is expanded through fine holes and/or foam expansion holes of the permeable reinforcing member.
Patent CA-2554949-A1 (CA)
Title: Coupling assembly
Inventor: WILLIAMS RYAN J
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a first coupling member (20) having a first exterior surface (27) and a second exterior surface (26) spaced from the first exterior surface by a rib having a first locking surface (31). A second coupling member (30) includes an inwardly facing surface (53) sized to receive the first coupling member (20) and an inwardly facing annular groove (54) having a second locking surface (55). The groove (54) is configured to reduce stress risers in the second coupling member (30). A resiliently expandable locking ring (60) is received in the inwardly facing annular groove (54) and is engaged and expanded to a larger radial size by the rib upon movement of the first coupling member (20) further into the second coupling member (30).  The resiliently expandable locking ring (60) is configured to retract in diametrical size to become trapped between the first locking surface (31) and the second locking surface (55) upon further movement of the first coupling member (20) into the second coupling member (30).
Patent CA-2556203-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEENDERTSE PAUL D
IPC: E04G3/34
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: The aid provides a manner of supporting a plank, on a roof, for workers to stand on. The plank is carried on plank-jacks, but the plank-jacks are not attached directly to the roof joists. Rather, the plank-jacks are suspended via rope-slings from a pair of ridge saddles, which are firmly and safely secured to the ridge of the roof. The rope-slings are adjustable, and the worker can very readily adjust the working level of the plank.
Patent CA-2559217-A1 (CA)
Title: Crop harvesting header with rotary disks and a transfer roller carrying the cut crop to the nip of a pair of conditioning rolls
Inventor: BARNETT NEIL GORDON
IPC: A01D47/00
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A crop harvesting header has a cutter bar with a plurality of generally horizontal flail disks mounted thereon for driven rotation about generally upright axes spaced along the cutter bar. At least one of the disks is mounted outwardly of the discharge opening and carries an "hour glass" shape impeller to carry the crop inwardly. A pair of conditioner rolls is mounted in the discharge opening and a transfer roller is mounted behind the disks and in front of the nip for transferring the crop upwardly and rearwardly from the disks to the nip. The transfer roller is of the same diameter as the bottom roll and carries high ribs preferably forwardly inclined for an aggressive action on the crop. The roller is mounted with its axis above the cutting plane and its uppermost edge of the ribs at or above the axis of the bottom roll.
Patent CA-2559770-A1 (CA)
Title: Clip applier configured to prevent clip fallout
Inventor: HUITEMA THOMAS W
IPC: A61B17/03
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A surgical clip applier and methods for applying surgical clips to a vessel, duct, shunt, etc., during a surgical procedure are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a surgical clip applier is provided having a housing with a trigger movably coupled thereto and a shaft extending therefrom with opposed jaws formed on a distal end thereof. The trigger is adapted to advance a clip to position the clip between the jaws, and to move the jaws from an open position to a closed position to crimp the clip positioned therebetween. The surgical clip applier can include a variety of features to facilitate use of the device, including features to align a clip with the jaws, features to prevent unintentional migration of a clip, and features to prevent clip fallout during formation.
Patent CA-2561518-A1 (CA)
Title: Extensibility mechanisms for visual programming
Inventor: ADAMS GREGORY D
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: In certain aspects, the invention is directed to a method for visual programming in an environment having a set of user-invocable function representations, a data processing system for implementing the method and a computer program product with computer-usable program code for implementing the method. The method includes:   maintaining a user interface from which a user may access any function representation in the set of user-invocable function representations; receiving a new function representation that is omitted from the set of user-invocable function representations; and storing the new function representation in the set of user-invocable function representations so that the new function representation may be accessed from the user interface.
Patent CA-2562348-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for creating a panoramic view of a volumetric image
Inventor: GEIGER BERNHARD
IPC: G06T15/08
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A system and method for creating a panoramic projection of a volumetric image of an object is disclosed. A virtual camera is placed in a center of a cubic space within the object. Images obtained from the camera are projected onto a single plane. A front image is mapped in a window at a center of the plane. A  left, right, top and bottom image of the cubic space are mapped around the rectangular window such that the left, right, top and bottom images form a continuous image surrounding the rectangular window.
Patent CA-2562740-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for identifying agents that modulate gpr105 activity
Inventor: LAMB JOHN
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for determining whether a chemical agent modulates the biological activity of a GPR105 protein. The methods of this aspect of the invention include the steps of: (a) contacting a living cell, in vitro, with a chemical agent, wherein the living cell expresses a GPR105 protein having a biological activity; (b) determining whether the chemical agent modulates the biological activity of the GPR105 protein in the living cell; and (c) validating, in vivo, the modulating effect of the chemical agent on the biological activity of the GPR105 protein.
Patent CA-2566335-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUENCHOW DIETER
IPC: C09C3/00
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing surface-modified inorganic fillers or pigments of a desired particle size. Said method is characterized in that filler or pigment slurries of inorganic fillers or pigments are milled to the desired particle size under the action of compressive and shear forces using polymer dispersions, whereby the fillers and/or pigments are additionally brought into contact with conventional milling auxiliary agents and/or dispersants (active agent) in a quantity of between 0.1 and 2.0 wt. %, in relation to the fillers or pigments. The invention also relates to the fillers and pigments that are obtained by said method and to their use for producing dispersion inks, adhesives, coatings or coating compounds for the paper industry, in particular coating compounds used in various industry segments, such as sheet fed offset printing, roll offset printing, gravure printing and for the production of cardboard and special papers.
Patent CA-2567122-A1 (CA)
Title: Gateless modular conveyor distribution system
Inventor: EATON MARK
IPC: B65G47/52
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: A conveyor distribution system 100 includes a first conveyor module 103 for receiving work product to be distributed and having an elongated pan 105. The outlet end of the first conveyor pan 105 being in registry with and at an elevation above the proximal end of a conveyor pan 107 of a second conveyor module 109 to define a discharge gap 111 between the two conveyor pans. The second conveyor 109 operable to move the work product both downstream and upstream along the second conveyor pan 107, thereby to discharge work product from either the distal or proximal ends of the second conveyor pan. A third or even additional conveyor modules may be employed for further distribution of the work product.
Patent CA-2567184-A1 (CA)
Title: Nodule detection
Inventor: DEHMESHKI JAMSHID
IPC: G06V10/46
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: A method of detecting a nodule in a three-dimensional scan image comprises calculating a three-dimensional sphericity index for each point in the scan image (12 - 16), applying a high sphericity threshold to the sphericity index (18) to obtain a candidate nodule region, and then performing region-growing (20) from the candidate region using a relaxed sphericity threshold to determine an extended region including less spherical parts connected to the candidate region. Optionally, spherical filtering may be applied to the image by matching the spherical filter to the extended region.
Patent CA-2570210-A1 (CA)
Title: Hair growth compositions comprising centella asiatica and green coffee extracts
Inventor: LONG STEWART PAUL
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for use in the treatment or prevention of hair loss and/or the promotion of hair growth. The compositions comprise in combination Centella asiatica extract, or one or more active principles thereof, green coffee extract, or one or more active principles thereof, and one or more antioxidants, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.
Patent CA-2571602-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions containing a nopal cactus isolate and method for making same
Inventor: AGARWALA OM P
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: Compositions and methods of making compositions containing nopal cactus isolates derived from the juice and/or soluble solid fractions of nopal pads.  In another aspect, the invention relates comestible containing the nopal cactus isolates. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to compositions for making tea, tea compositions and methods of making such compositions, which contain nopal cactus isolates.
Patent CA-2571830-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU WENG-FENG
IPC: F16B13/14
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A film wrapper (16) for use in storing slugs (11) and ropes of chemical anchoring adhesive includes an outer metallized polymer layer and a heat seal layer. The metallized polymer layer protects the chemical anchoring adhesive from premature reaction by providing a barrier to oxygen and light. The heat seal layer may also act as a moisture barrier layer. The chemical anchoring adhesive is divided into slugs of appropriate size for insertion into boreholes and cementing of anchor pins in the boreholes.
Patent CA-2572293-A1 (CA)
Title: Microvalve assemblies and related methods
Inventor: LASKI JAMES C
IPC: F15B11/00
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: A valve chip may include a substrate having first and second faces and openings between the first and second faces, and a plurality of flexible valve flaps on one of the faces of the substrate with each flexible valve flap being associated with at least one of the openings. The valve chip may be packaged by forming a frame having an opening therein, and securing the valve chip in the opening of the frame. More particularly, the valve chip may be secured in the opening so that central portions of the first and second faces of the substrate are exposed through the opening in the frame and so that a fluid seal is provided between the frame and edges of the substrate. Related valves, valve assemblies, and methods are also discussed.
Patent CA-2572987-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOORE JEFFREY A
IPC: H01H33/73
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: An arc-interrupting compound, such as melamine, and to a method of extinguishing an arc by disposing the composition along the path of the arc, for contacting the arc. In one embodiment, the binder, or at least a portion of the binder, is a polymer that contains a functional group that binds to a coupling agent that is included in the arc-extinguishing composition. The coupling agent ties the polymeric binder to the arc-extinguishing compound, e.g., melamine, to provide new and unexpected physical strength and stability to the composition. In this embodiment, the molded composition, including the arc-interrupting compound coupled to the binder, maintains excellent arc-interrupting capability, while providing chemical stability and electrical insulating properties as well as unexpected physical strength.
Patent CA-2574063-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHO GYOUNG IL
IPC: G02B26/00
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A Discretely Controlled Micromirror Array Lens (DCMAL) consists of many Discretely Controlled Micromirrors (DCMs) and actuating components. The actuating components control the positions of DCMs electrostatically. The optical efficiency of the DCMAL is increased by locating a mechanical structure upholding DCMs and the actuating components under DCMs to increase an effective reflective area. The known microelectronics technologies can remove the loss in effective reflective area due to electrode pads and wires.  The lens can correct aberrations by controlling DCMs independently.  Independent control of each DCM is possible by known microelectronics technologies. The DCM array can also form a lens with arbitrary shape and/or size, or a lens array comprising the lenses with arbitrary shape and/or size.
Patent CA-2574541-A1 (CA)
Title: Fil de guidage portant des marques pour simplifier la selection des catheters
Inventor: CASSIDY KENNETH TODD
IPC: A61B7/00
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un fil de guidage destiné à être utilisé pour guider l'insertion des cathéters et comportant une pluralité d'identificateurs uniques. Ces identificateurs uniques sont utilisés pour choisir la longueur appropriée du cathéter à insérer dans le corps du patient. En utilisant ce cathéter portant des identificateurs uniques, il n'est plus nécessaire de procéder aux étapes de marquage et de mesure d'un fil de guidage et aux étapes de calcul en utilisant les mesures effectuées. Un ensemble d'identificateurs uniques, imprimés ou directement associés de manière fixe au fil de guidage, remplace les étapes de marquage, de mesure et de calcul, susceptibles d'entraîner des erreurs. Un praticien détermine la longueur du cathéter nécessaire à une intervention en notant simplement l'emplacement d'un identificateur unique par rapport à un point de repère anatomique standard.
Patent CA-2577502-A1 (CA)
Title: Roue de rotor de turbomachine
Inventor: THISE FREDERICK
IPC: F01D5/26
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: Roue de rotor de turbomachine, cette roue comprenant un disque (24) portant des aubes (16) dont les pieds (18) sont engagés et retenus dans une gorge annulaire (20) du disque, ces pieds étant raccordés à des plates-formes (44) destinées à coopérer avec un joint annulaire (54) monté dans une rainure annulaire du disque, le joint d'étanchéité annulaire (54) exerçant sur les plates-formes (44) des aubes une force élastique maintenant les aubes (16) dans une position correcte de fonctionnement, à l'arrêt de la turbomachine.
Patent CA-2578133-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for generating radiation or particles by interaction between a laser beam and a target
Inventor: QUERE FABIEN
IPC: H05G2/00
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: To generate radiation or particles by interaction between a laser beam and a target, the selected target is a free flow ( 5 ) in a vacuum enclosure ( 40 ) of a powder made up of solid grains of size from 10 mum to 1 mm and the laser beam ( 9 ), which is an intense pulsed laser beam, is focused onto the powder flow ( 5 ) that is driven by gravity only, to create an interaction area ( 8 ) generating the radiation or the particles in the vacuum enclosure ( 40 ), in which the internal pressure is less than 1000 Pa.
Patent CA-2578145-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRUONG PALESTRINA
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: Analytical methods utilizing energy/particle interaction assessment techniques, useful for monitoring and screening applications, including determinations of individuals suitable for inclusion in clinical trial test subjects, monitoring of the inception and progression of disease states, determinations of the character of drug/target interactions for drug discovery, determinations of best modes of therapeutic intervention in the treatment or prevention of disease and adverse physiological conditions, and monitoring of loci, e.g., environments including materials, food, air, etc., which are subject to presence or incursion of deleterious biological agents.  The energy medium used in the energy/particle interaction can include laser energy, and the assessment technique can include the use of Electrophoretic Quasi Elastic Light Scattering (EQELS), Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (PCS) or Capillary Zone Electrophoresis (CZE).
Patent CA-2578347-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATSUMOTO SHUKA
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: It is intended to provide a mitochondria activator which contains as the active ingredient pyrroloquinoline quinone preferably together with coenzyme Q  (in particular, reduced coenzyme Q); and a mitochondria activator which contains as the active ingredient citric acid preferably together with coenzyme Q (in particular, reduced coenzyme Q). Pyrroloquinoline quinone or citric acid and coenzyme Q (in particular, reduced coenzyme Q) exert a synergistic effect of activating mitochondria and this effect can be obtained at a high level even in a low dose. Thus, mitochondria activators having an improved safety and being useful in practice can be provided. It is also intended to provide drugs for preventing or treating diseases caused by mitochondrial dysfunction.