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Patent CA-2659073-A1 (CA)
Title: Chatter-resistant end mill and method of making
Inventor: SHARIVKER LEONID
IPC: B23C5/10
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: A chatter-resistant end mill (10) and a method of making such an end mill, in which the teeth (18) of the end milt are unequally spaced apart to substantially reduce or eliminate vibrations produced during cutting of a work piece.
Patent CA-2660542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIRSHMAN PETER
IPC: A61L29/02
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: An intracorporeal device includes an elongate tubular member. The tubular member can comprise one or more materials that have superelastic and/or shape memory characteristics. The tubular member can comprise one or more deformable zones and one or more elastic zones. The deformable zone(s) can comprise material(s) that are less elastic than the material in the elastic zone(s). The deformable and elastic zones can contain different materials or they can contain the same or similar materials that have been treated in order to change the elasticity or type of elasticity of one of the zones relative to the other zones, creating different elasticity between the elastic and the deformable zones. The intracorporeal device can be, for example, a guidewire, a catheter or any other intracorporeal device that can include an elongate tubular member.
Patent CA-2661671-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VETESNIK JAN
IPC: B01F3/04
Filed: 2009-04-06
Abstract: A portable unit for generating foam for fire suppression comprises a frame carrying a bottle of compressed gas which supplies power to drive the foam generation from a water supply and a surfactant supply which are mixed with the compressed gas. The surfactant or foaming agent is metered by a manually driven piston system.
Patent CA-2661678-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAMER CRISTIAN
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A video multiviewer system includes a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) that includes a GPU memory. A video input module is operative with the GPU for receiving video data and transferring the video data to the GPU memo ry via a Direct Memory Access (DMA). A programmable circuit such as a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) includes a multi-ported and in one aspect a dual ported block Random Access Memory (RAM) configured for a plurality of DMA channels for receiving video data and allowing uninterrupted operation of consecutive DMA transfers of video data to the GPU memory. A display displays the multip le video windows based upon video data received within the GPU memory.
Patent CA-2661925-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAIER WILLIAM C
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: A fluid deflector is for a fluid separator including a central axis and an enclosed wall having an open end and an inner circumferential separation surface extending about the axis to define an interior separation chamber. The fluid deflector includes a base disposeable proximal to the wall open end and having a central axis collinear with the separator axis. A plurality of vanes are connected with the base so as to be spaced circumferentially about the central axis. The vanes define a plurality of flow channels each bounded by a separate pair of adjacent vanes and having an inlet and an outlet. Each vane directs flow through a bounded channel generally radially inwardly from the channel inlet toward the channel outlet and generally circumferentially and radially outwardly from the channel outlet.
Patent CA-2663025-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOLLGAARD JEFFREY R
IPC: G06F11/273
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing nondestructive inspection (NDI) services. For example in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a system for remote inspection includes a nondestructive inspection (NDI) system configured to examine a structure and provide NDI data related to a damage condition of the structure, the NDI system being configured to communicate the NDI data to a remote location; and a remote computer disposed at the remote location, the remote computer being configured to receive the NDI data and provide the received NDI data for a review, the remote computer being configured to communicate an analytical result based on the review to the NDI system, the analytical result including a repair disposition decision corresponding to the damage condition.
Patent CA-2668432-A1 (CA)
Title: Segment tracking in motion picture
Inventor: GORDON DEMIAN
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: Segment tracking in motion picture, including: applying a marking material having a known pattern to a surface; acquiring a sequence of image frames, each image frame of the sequence including a plurality of images of the known pattern covering the surface; deriving position and orientation information regarding the known pattern for each image frame of the sequence; and generating animation data incorporating the position and orientation information.
Patent CA-2668564-A1 (CA)
Title: Agrochemical formulations comprising n-vinylamid co-polymers
Inventor: KERL WOLFGANG
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: The present invention comprises formulations comprising at least one pesticide and at least one co-polymer comprising (a) a N-vinylamid comonomer a) of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are independently of one another hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl, preferably hydrogen or R1 and R2 represent together a -(CH2)x mojety, which forms together with the nitrogen and the carbonyl-moiety a 5-8 membered ring, and (b) at least one comonomer b) selected from the group consisting of vinylpyrridin, vinylpyrridin derivatives and N-vinlyimidazole in polymerized form, methods of combating harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi, a method of controlling undesired vegetation and methods of improving the health of plants based on the afore-mentioned formulations.
Patent CA-2668823-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of .alpha.-aminosubstituted carboxylic acid amides
Inventor: ENKE STEFFEN
IPC: C07D223/16
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: The invention relates to use of a compound of formula Ib:  (see formula Ib) in which; R is each independently H, A, -(CH2)r-OA, -(CH2)r-SA, cycloalkyl having 3 to 10 C atoms, -(CH2)s-cycloalkyl, fluoroalkyl having 1 to 3 C atoms, -(CH2)r-OAr, -(CH2)r-OHet, -(CH2)s-Ar, -(CH2)s-Het, NHA, NA2, -(CH2)s-NHA or -(CH2)s-NA2;    is each independently H, A, OA, SA, Hal, cycloalkyl having 3 to 10 C atoms, haloalkyl having 1 to 3 C atoms, haloalkoxy having 1 to 3 C atoms, haloalkylthio having 1 to 3 C atoms, -(CH2)t-OA, Het, -(CH2)t-Het, -(CH2)t-OAr, Ar, OAr, O-CH t-Ar, NO2, NHA, NA2, -(CH2)t-NHA, -(CH2)t-NA2, COOH,  or CN; r is 2, 3 or 4;  s is 1, 2 or 3; n is 2; t is 1, 2 or 3; A is alkyl having 1 to 8 C atoms; Ar is phenyl or naphthyl which are unsubstituted or mono- or disubstituted by A, OA or Hal;  Hal is F, Cl, Br or I; Het is a saturated, partially or completely unsaturated mono-or bicyclic heterocyclic radical having 5 to 10 ring members, where 1 or 2 N  and/or 1 or 2 S or O atoms can be present and the heterocyclic radical can be mono- or disubstituted by oxo, A, Hal, OH, OA, CF3, OCF3, NH2, NHA, NA2, COOH or COOA; in a nucleophilic substitution reaction.
Patent CA-2676872-A1 (CA)
Title: Solar rechargeable self illuminated tag
Inventor: PAQUETTE PIERRE
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2009-09-01
Abstract: A self illuminated display board attached to a transparent material, like a window. The board contains a message or logo or picture illuminated by one or more light sources. When lighting conditions are strong, a solar panel tied to the main board recharge an energy storage device. When lighting conditions are low, the energy storage device powers the light source.
Patent CA-2677589-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for dry distillation of oil shale
Inventor: WU QICHENG
IPC: C10G1/02
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: An apparatus for dry distillation of oil shale, has a vibration bed with multiple layers, a gas retort, a feeding system, a feeding hole, a screen plate, a water seal tank, a discharging system, and a gas outlet. The feeding system and the feeding hole are disposed at the top of the gas retort. The screen plate is disposed on the vibration bed.  The layers of the vibration bed are obliquely disposed in the gas retort. The number of layers of the vibration bed is nine. Three hot recycle gas inlets are disposed on the wall of the gas retort and respectively below the fourth layer, the fifth layer and the sixth layer of the vibration bed. A cold recycle gas inlet is disposed below the ninth layer of the vibration bed. The water seal tank and the discharging system are disposed at the bottom of the gas retort. The gas outlet is disposed at the top of the gas retort.  The apparatus features a simple structure, convenient operation, low cost, and a high oil recovery and resource unitization rate.
Patent CA-2678019-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COGLEY PAUL A
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: A raised platform for microwave cooking of a food product includes legs that extend to elevate a food product support surface above the floor of a microwave oven during cooking.  At least one fold line extends across the food product support surface about which the food product support surface and any food product thereon can be folded. Susceptor material of the food product support surface is disposed on both sides of a fold region of the support surface and extends on both sides of the at least one fold line. The fold region is substantially free from the susceptor material allowing a food product heated on the food product surface to remain flexible to permit folding of the food product with reduced cracking or breaking.  The raised platform may further include a second susceptor material disposed on a bottom surface of the food product support surface.
Patent CA-2679361-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EGIBURU JOSE LUIS
IPC: D21H19/62
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: The additive includes a polymer of an alkylene glycol or a copolymer of different alkylene glycols.
Patent CA-2682145-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEAD RICHARD GEORGE
IPC: A61K33/16
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: A treatment for an infection, the treatment comprising the products formed from a peroxidase catalysed reaction between an oxidisable species and at least one oxygen donor, in aqueous solution; wherein the original enzyme has been removed therefrom.
Patent CA-2682187-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMPSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: A dual-pawl ratchet wrench mechanism is disclosed having a stop mechanism for limiting over-travel of a reversing lever for selecting drive directions. The stop mechanism is formed on a disc is selectively engageable with first and second pawls to move the pawls into and out of engagement with a ratchet gear to determine a torque drive direction, the ratchet gear capable of providing torque to a working piece in the selected drive direction. The design simplifies manufacturing. Additionally, the reversing lever is assembled with the mechanism in a manner to improve sealing.
Patent CA-2683030-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUEMER HERFRIED
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2009-10-20
Abstract: A haemolysator (1) comprising a sonotrode plate (3) and oscillation generating elements (2) acting thereupon, wherein the oscillation generating elements (2) can be set into mechanical oscillations by an electrical AC-signal generator (10), and comprising a sample chamber (6) to which the sonotrode plate (3) transmits mechanical oscillations, has oscillation generating elements (2) which are excitable toward mechanical oscillations in a wide frequency band, preferably from 20 to 50 kHz. Preferably, the oscillation generating elements (2) are designed as piezoelectric multilayer actuators. In one embodiment, the oscillation generating elements (2) are clamped between a first and a second conductor (13, 14), with electrically conductive mats (15) being arranged at the interfaces between the at least one oscillation generating element (2) and the conductors, the mats containing particles of an electrically conductive material, in particular carbon.
Patent CA-2684458-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG PETER X
IPC: C07D489/02
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: An improved opiate synthesis scheme is provided. An improvement to the oxidation of oripavine and oripavine derivatives comprises the in-situ formation of the peroxacids required to oxidize the oripavine and oripavine derivatives to form an intermediate. An improvement to the reduction of the intermediate to form oxycodone and oxycodone derivatives comprises reduction utilizing a hydrogen transfer reagent. These improvements allow the production of oxycodone and oxycodone derivatives without isolation of the intermediate, providing a one-pot synthesis method.
Patent CA-2686958-A1 (CA)
Title: Periodic evaluation and telerehabilitation systems and methods
Inventor: ABDELBAKY MOUSTAFA
IPC: A61B5/0255
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for telerehabilitation in which a portable device is adapted to be held or coupled to a body part An animated or virtual reality sequence forming a videogame runs on the portable device Upon interaction of the user with the videogame, movement of the body part is captured as exercise data which can be forwarded and stored at a remote clinical server. The system provides monitonng and scheduling of a therapy session by a clinician/doctor/therapist to control the length and/or difficulty of the exercises based on recorded data Vital signs or body temperature can be monitored by sensors on the portable device or by vital sign monitors associated with the user The vital sign data can be synchronized with the exercise data at the remote clinical server, and used to improve patient safety during home therapy sessions
Patent CA-2690380-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAUL ANMOL
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: Apparatus (400) and methods to dissipate heat in a downhole tool are disclosed. A disclosed example tool collar (160) includes a body (408) having a first outer surface, a first fluid inlet (514), and a first fluid outlet (512).  The example tool collar also includes a passageway (404) formed therethrough, a second fluid inlet (516) to engage the first fluid outlet of the body, a second fluid outlet (730a) to engage the first fluid inlet of the body, and a first inner surface (718) having at least one protrusion (746) extending into the passageway.
Patent CA-2690401-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LARM OLLE
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif permettant une élimination extracorporelle d'agents nocifs du sang ou de composants sanguins, le dispositif comportant une pleine longueur d'héparine immobilisée sur un substrat solide par une liaison covalente au niveau d'un point extrême. La présente invention concerne également un procédé permettant l'élimination extracorporelle d'un agent nocif du sang ou de composants sanguins d'un mammifère. La présente invention concerne en outre un procédé permettant de lier de manière covalente, au niveau d'un point extrême, une pleine longueur d'héparine sur un substrat solide.
Patent CA-2690613-A1 (CA)
Title: A fence post assembly
Inventor: OLSSON ASHLEY DEAN
IPC: E04H17/12
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: A fence post assembly (120) comprising a fence post (121) and at least one keeper (122) for holding a fencing wire (2) relative to the post (121). The keeper (122) is movable between a holding position in which the wire (2) is held relative to the post (121) and a release position in which the wire (2) may be released from the post (121). The keeper (121) comprises a slot (123) extending within the post (121) for receiving the wire (2) and a retainer (124) connected to the post (121) that is pivotable between the holding and release positions, wherein in the holding position the retainer (124) obstructs the slot (123).
Patent CA-2692685-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHRAND STEVE
IPC: A61G3/00
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: A method and cot fastening system for a patient transport vehicle having a rearwardly located patient access which meet the pull requirements for vertical and lateral movement are disclosed. The system comprises a rear mounting part, which mounts on the floor of the transport vehicle adjacent the patient access; a forward mounting part which mounts on the floor forward of the access, rails connecting the rear mounting part to the forward mounting part, and a release mechanism. The rails of the cot fastening system help guide the cot into the vehicle and to the forward mounting part. When the cot has reached the forward mounting part, a cross-member which forms part of the cot undercarriage, is urged against a pair of automatically locking securing mechanisms of the forward mounting part which secures the cot thereto as well as to the rear mounting part via catches.
Patent CA-2694557-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for decontaminating a region without dehumidification
Inventor: HILL AARON L
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2008-08-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for decontaminating a region with a gaseous or vaporous decontaminant (e.g., vaporized hydrogen peroxide) without dehumidification (e.g., without the use of a dryer). The saturation concentration of the decontaminant inside the region is monitored, and the concentration of the decontaminant inside the region is regulated to prevent condensation of the decontaminant. The bioburden reduction is continuously monitored during a decontamination phase to ascertain successful completion of a decontamination process in accordance with a target bioburden reduction.
Patent CA-2694777-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU YILIANG
IPC: B22F1/054
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: A process including: (a) forming a feature comprising uncoalesced silver--containing nanoparticles; (b) heating the uncoalesced silver-containing nanoparticles to form coalesced silver-containing nanoparticles wherein the feature comprising the coalesced silver-containing nanoparticles exhibits a low electrical conductivity; and (c) subjecting the coalesced silver-containing nanoparticles to an acid-containing composition to increase the electrical conductivity of the feature by at least about 100 times.
Patent CA-2696538-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLIER KENNETH
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2010-03-15
Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a passageway through an access assembly includes a variable seat member having an orifice for reception of an instrument therethrough.  Each of a pair of compression members has a pressure face for contracting the variable seal member, each pressure face opposing the variable seal member from an opposite longitudinal side, and each compression member moveable with respect to the other compression member in a longitudinal direction transverse to the pressure faces. The compression members may be moved in the longitudinal direction to adjust the degree of compressive force exerted on the portal seal member and thus adjust a diameter of the orifice to effectively interface with the instrument to form a fluid tight relation therewith.
Patent CA-2698734-A1 (CA)
Title: Warm mix asphalt binder compositions containing lubricating additives
Inventor: REINKE GERALD H
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A functionally dry warm mix asphalt binder composition modified with lubricating additives that can be mixed with aggregate and compacted at temperatures substantially below asphalt binder compositions that do not contain the disclosed lubricating additives.
Patent CA-2699044-A1 (CA)
Title: Wrapper having a tab
Inventor: MINOGUCHI RYO
IPC: A61F13/34
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: Wrappers having one or more tabs are provided.    The wrapper can have a first end, a second end, and a center portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The wrapper can include a first joined portion at the second end and a tab extending from the joined portion outwardly from the feminine device. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the withdrawal member can extend through the joined portion into the tab.
Patent CA-2700801-A1 (CA)
Title: Pin locking mechanism for a surgical instrument
Inventor: KASVIKIS DINO
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 2010-04-19
Abstract: A surgical instrument having a handle portion, an elongated portion defining a longitudinal axis therethrough, an end effector, and a pin. The elongated portion extends distally from the handle portion. The end effector is disposed adjacent the elongated portion and includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member. The pin is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first jaw member and includes an engaging section. In operation, the pin moves between a first position and a second position. While in the first position, the engaging portion of the pin is spaced from the second jaw member. In the second position, the engaging portion of the pin engages the second jaw member. The second jaw member includes a locking structure configured to maintain the position of the second jaw member with respect to the first jaw member during actuation of the end effector.
Patent CA-2708209-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OCHS MARTINA
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2009-02-02
Abstract: Assays for detecting anti-streptococcal antibodies in biological samples using one or more streptococcal antigens are described herein. Various combinations of antigens may be used in the assays. For example, one or more of Ply, PhtD, PhtE, LytB and PcpA may be utilized. Additional streptococcal antigens may also be used. The assays may also be used in combination with assays that detect streptococcal nucleic acids.
Patent CA-2709180-A1 (CA)
Title: Procedes de mise a jour et d'apprentissage d'une carte auto-organisatrice
Inventor: BENNANI YOUNES
IPC: G06N3/08
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: Le procédé de mise à jour comprend la sélection du meilleur neurone gagnant et du second meilleur neurone gagnant, la modification des vecteurs prototypes du meilleur neurone gagnant et des neurones situés autour du meilleur neurone gagnant, en direction du vecteur du point d'apprentissage (x(k)), la détermination des neurones voisins (N(u*)) du meilleur neurone gagnant (u*), et, si le second meilleur neurone gagnant (u**) fait partie des neurones voisins (N(u*)), l'augmentation de la valuation de la connexion entre les premier et second meilleurs neurones gagnants. Le procédé de mise à jour comprend en outre la diminution de la valuation de chaque connexion entre le premier meilleur neurone gagnant et les neurones voisins directs (N(u*)) autres que le second meilleur neurone gagnant (u**).
Patent CA-2709511-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELLIOTT RANDALL B
IPC: H01H71/02
Filed: 2010-07-14
Abstract: An apparatus including an electrical switching device to control current to a load and a second case arranged to substantially encapsulate the electrical switching device. The electrical switching device includes a first case; a plurality of contacts disposed in the first case; and an opening in the first case disposed to expose the contacts. The second case is arranged to duct a blast from the opening of the first case of the electrical switching device.
Patent CA-2711549-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIMMINS NICHOLAS EION
IPC: A61K35/15
Filed: 2009-01-08
Abstract: A method is provided for producing an in vitro or ex vivo method of producing a population of lineage committed haematopoietic progenitor, or mature haematopoietic cells, other than cells of the neutrophil lineage, which method comprises the steps of. (a) providing a population of cells comprising haematopoietic progenitor cells; and (b) culturing the population of cells in an animal cell culture medium comprising one or more cytokines that differentiate said progenitor cells into lineage committed haematopoietic progenitor and/or mature haematopoietic cells, under conditions of low oxidative stress, the culture medium being agitated when the cells are at a cell density at which oxygen transfer via the surface of the culture medium is insufficient for growth of the progenitor cells and the progeny thereof under static conditions, to produce a population of lineage committed haematopoietic progenitor, or mature haematopoietic cells, other than cells of the neutrophil lineage. The resulting population of cells can be used to increase the number of haematopoietic cells in a patient.