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Patent CA-2525477-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAYA ZVI
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A muffler for an internal combustion engine havinga housing (300) including an inlet opening (310) formed for a flow of exhaust gas into the housing, (300) an outlet opening (320) formed for a discharge of exhaust gas from the housing (300), and inner workings disposed within the housing (300), includinga partition (350) with a first end of the surface pointing toward the inlet opening (310), and widening out at a second end to form a base, the partition (350) having at least two partition openings (380) disposed between the first end and the second end of the exterior surface, wherein the partition (350) is disposed within the housing (300) such that substantially all of the exhaust gas is directed through the partition openings (380) and into an interior of the partition (350), before being discharged through the outlet opening (320).
Patent CA-2529230-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAMATH VIVEK P
IPC: G06F21/44
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a mechanism for securely provisioning a client by authenticatin g that client during a dynamic configuration process. Rather than relying on post- configuration authentication schemes, the present invention combines security and dynamic configuration into a unified scheme. Any client device attempting to access a network may reque st configuration information from a configuration server associated with that network, but th e server does not comply with the request until the client has successfully authenticated itse lf as a device authorized to receive configuration information for the network. The configuration server may provide the client with temporary configuration information that allows the client to proceed with the authentication process but that denies the client full access to th e network. Upon successful authentication, the server may give the client new, non-temporary configuration information or may change the status of the information already given from temporary to a status giving fuller access.
Patent CA-2533243-A1 (CA)
Title: Intelligent manager for automatically handling and managing media
Inventor: BOYARSKY DAVID
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A system for managing a plurality of media includes an apparatus that houses a subset of the plurality. The apparatus may dispense media, either in raw or packaged form, and may receive media in response to customer requests and transactions, by identifying and authenticating customers and media. The apparatus may be configured to operate alone or the apparatus may interface with a host circulation system and may connect to customer and media databases within the host circulation system to manage a plurality of media greater than the subset physically housed within. Additionally, the apparatus may be used as a self check-out station for items that are not housed within. The system maintains a transactional log and may provide a transactional receipt to each customer as well as accept payment as part of a customer transaction. Additionally, the system may include a remote servicing system to maintain the apparatus.
Patent CA-2533469-A1 (CA)
Title: Sealing of a membrane electrode assembly
Inventor: BUCHE SILVAIN
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: A sealed and/or reinforced membrane electrode assembly is disclosed.  Encapsulation films, each comprising a backing layer and an adhesive layer, are positioned on the edges of at least one face of each gas diffusion substrate such that the adhesive layers impregnate into each gas diffusion substrate. Methods of forming sealed and/or reinforced membrane electrode assemblies are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2535407-A1 (CA)
Title: Content system and associated methods
Inventor: EVERHART DEBORAH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for providing data files to a community of users. The data files relate to a plurality of courses. Each user is associated with one or more of the courses. The system includes client devices operated by the users and a server system in communication with the client devices over a network. The server system provides to the client devices access to data files relating to courses with which the users are associated.  The server system also includes a content system for storing content items from users. The content items in the content system are selectable by users for inclusion in one or more of the plurality of data files.
Patent CA-2535508-A1 (CA)
Title: A new class of .alpha.2.delta. calcium channel subunits
Inventor: SNUTCH TERRANCE P
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: A new class of .alpha.2.delta. subunits which function in calcium ion channels is described. This class is avian derived.
Patent CA-2535571-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition for treatment of tinea pedis and method of use
Inventor: YARBROUGH WILLIAM M
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A treatment for tenia pedis is provided for in a topical treatment. According to the invention, a method is provided for applying composition substances to the affected area, working the composition into the affected area, and removing the composition from the affected area. The composition comprises at least one ethoxylate and a sarcosinate. Alternatively, the ethoxylate can be exchanged for a methoxylate or a propoxylate. Acetylated lanolin alcohol, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, EDTA, a foam stabilizer, a scrubbing agent, and water can also be added to the composition to assist performance.
Patent CA-2536978-A1 (CA)
Title: Vehicle restraint system
Inventor: KENNY MARK
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A method and a system for restraining a vehicle to a transport, the system having a first portion and a second portion rotatably coupled to the first portion and engaging a wheel of the vehicle. A locking mechanism is provided such when the first portion is engaged by the wheel it rotates into the second portion and the locking mechanism is engaged and securely restrains the vehicle to the transport.
Patent CA-2537258-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of detecting multiple analytes
Inventor: KEIZER GERRIT DIRK
IPC: C40B60/14
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a a microtiter plate and its use in a method of the invention, which microtiter plate comprises a plurality of containers, wherein the bottom of each container comprises a (semi-)permeable membrane capable of directly or indirectly binding an analyte, and wherein each container is separated from an adjacent container by a container dividing wall, wherein the containers are grouped in one or more clusters, each cluster comprising at least two containers, wherein said clusters are separated from adjacent clusters by a cluster dividing wall and wherein at least part of the container dividing wall is lower than the cluster dividing wall or wherein the container dividing wall contains at least one passageway connecting at least two adjacent containers within a cluster, said passageway being at a distance from the bottom of the container and at least partly below the top of the container.
Patent CA-2538316-A1 (CA)
Title: Flow admission control for wireless systems
Inventor: ZHANG DANLU
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: An apparatus for a wireless communication system that includes means for determining available resources in the wireless communication system and means for determining an admission of a flow.
Patent CA-2538758-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VISHNUBHATLA SURESH
IPC: G06F/
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: A nutrition and activity management system is disclosed that monitors energy expenditure of an individual through the use of a body-mounted sensing apparatus (10). The apparatus is particularly adapted for continuous wear. The system is also adaptable or applicable to measuring a number of other physiological parameters and reporting the same and derivations of such parameters. A weight management embodiment is directed to achieving an optimum or pre-selected energy balance between calories consumed and energy expended by the user. An adaptable computerized nutritional tracking system is utilized to obtain data regarding food consumed. Relevant and predictive feedback is provided to the user regarding the mutual effect of the user's energy expenditure, food consumption and other measured or derived or manually input physiological contextual parameters upon progress toward said goal.
Patent CA-2539264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARASCIONI DAVID
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to access systems which may be percutaneously or otherwise introduced while in a nan-ow diameter configuration and, which after introduction, may be radially expanded to accommodate passage of larger diameter surgical instruments therethrough. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a radially expandable sleeve component, for use with an access system, is provided. The sleeve component includes a handle having a passage therethrough; and a sleeve body having a proximal end connected to the handle, a distal end, and an axial lumen aligned with the passage of the handle, the sleeve body having a length. The sleeve body is constructed from a radially expandable braid, wherein the braid is formed of a mesh of non-elastic filaments which axially shortens the length of the sleeve body as the sleeve body is radially expanded. The distal end of the sleeve body is flared radially outward.
Patent CA-2539519-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUEVAS BRIAN J
IPC: A61L17/04
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: Polyolefin sutures include a fray reducing amount of a thiodipropionate ester, and optionally a fatty acid diester, a synthetic wax and/or a pigment.
Patent CA-2540070-A1 (CA)
Title: Steer axle suspension
Inventor: RICHARDSON GREGORY
IPC: B60G13/00
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: A suspension (14) for coupling a steer axle assembly (12) to a vehicle frame (10) is provided that provides lateral stability to the steer axle assembly, increased roll stability for the vehicle and a reduction in axle wind-up during brakingçall without interfering with vertical displacement of the axle assembly. The suspension includes leaf springs (44) disposed on opposite sides of the vehicle, each of which is coupled to the vehicle frame at first and second ends (64, 66) and to an axle beam (28) intermediate the first and second ends. The suspension also includes first and second arms (50, 150), each of which is pivotally coupled to the axle beam at a first end (70, 170) and to the vehicle frame at a second end (68, 168) proximate one of the ends of a corresponding leaf spring. The suspension may further include a torsion bar (52) extending between and coupled to the first and second arms.
Patent CA-2540716-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VESA AARNO
IPC: B60B29/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A wheel lift device includes an upright extending upwardly from a wheeled base. A carriage slides along the upright and includes a wheel support to support an automotive wheel thereon. A pneumatic lift mechanism is housed in the upright and is coupled to the carriage. A lift control comprises a supply valve to couple the lift mechanism to a source of compressed gas for lifting and a vent valve to couple the lift mechanism to a vent for lowering. The lift device has rapid response, is of low cost and requires minimal maintenance when arranged to connect to conventional compressed air supply lines of the type readily available in automotive servicing stations. Location of the lift controls directly an the upright ensures quick access for controlling the lifting and lowering of wheels in direct proximity to the task being performed.
Patent CA-2541700-A1 (CA)
Title: Detergent body
Inventor: WIEDEMANN RALF
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: A detergent body comprises a high proportion of a solid component. The detergent body is produced in an injection moulding process.
Patent CA-2544691-A1 (CA)
Title: Asset allocation, rebalancing, and investment management system
Inventor: LANGENWALTER JAMES ALAN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: A computer implemented or enabled method for providing advisors and/or investment management firms with an asset allocation model manager for advising individual investors. This method enables investment management firms to globally define allocation model sets for use firm-wide by their advisors.  It may also provide advisors with a customization process for tailoring these global allocation models to their own client investors. The asset allocation models are tailored to the investment suitability and risk tolerance needs of the investor clients. One object of this invention is to assist advisors and investment management firms in targeting a broad spectrum of investors of virtually all income levels. Transactional fees associated with investing, including transfer agency fees and advisor fees, are greatly minimized as a result of this automated, mass customization tool which groups investors into discrete categories so as to provide them with optimum asset management. As a result of this low cost, less hassle method, advisors and/or investment management firms may advise a broader range of individual investors than otherwise. In one embodiment, the disclosed asset allocation model management system operates as a kernel. However, a plug and play system may be incorporated. In a further embodiments, an ACH system, trading system, record keeping system, and/or communication interface(s) (such as advisor-client investor) may utilized in conjunction with this central kernel. An investor interface is also disclosed. The investor can set up an investment account, monitor investment transactions, self-direct investments or communicate with an advisor to facilitate certain investment transactions.
Patent CA-2545235-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAREY M SCOTT
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of digital information distribution. The last half-century has seen a manifold increase in the availability of information in a digital format. Such digital information, once created, can be copied any number of times without degradation of the original copy of the information. Furthermore, the information once digitized can, in theory, have an infinite lifetime. The present disclosure addresses the need to distribute digital information through various commercial transactions, wherein the lifetime of the distributed digital information is limited to a predetermined period of time. The present disclosure discloses systems and methods for the distribution of digital information on limited life optical media, wherein the limited life optical media includes a mechanism that physically and/or chemically limits the effective life of the digital information.
Patent CA-2545447-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DE CAMP JOHANNES W
IPC: B29C53/58
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: A tubular core and associated method of manufacture are provided. The tubular core includes at least one inner ply and at least two plastic plies disposed thereon. The inner ply, which can be paper or plastic, has an inner surface upon which identifying indicia are printed, for example, before the tube is formed and while the inner ply is in a flat configuration. The first and second plastic plies are disposed on the inner ply and adhered so that the second plastic ply substantially covers the inner ply and the first plastic ply.
Patent CA-2546118-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONTEIRO ANTONIO M
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1997-05-08
Abstract: A scalable architecture is disclosed for delivery of real-time information over a communications network. Embedded into the architecture is a control mechanism (10) that provides for the management and administration (60) of users (40) who are to receive the real-time information. A user (40) chooses to tune in or tune out a particular channel, but does not choose the time at which the channel distributes its information. Advantageously, interactive (two-way) information can be incorporated into the system, multiple streams of information can be integrated for delivery to a user (40), and certain portions of the information being delivered can be tailored to the individual user (40).
Patent CA-2547387-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERGER MAIK
IPC: B21B35/14
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an overload security coupling, in particular for main drivetrains on rolling stands, forming a bridge between a toothed spindle section (1) and a spindle section (6), with an interference fit. According to the invention, the security coupling for axial overload may be combined with a rotational fixing against torsional overload, whereby the same is embodied with a rotating sliding sleeve (3), housing the spindle section (1) with internal toothing in an axially-displaceable manner at one end and enclosing the spindle section (6) with an inner sleeve (4) in the interference fit at the other end and the rear sleeve-like projection (13) thereof generates a fixed frictional connection which gives way in case of overload with a pressure sleeve (5) and a pressure gap (14), tensioned by pressure medium. In order to combine the security coupling of axial overload with a rotational fixing of torsional overload, the spindle section (1) is embodied with a fixed bearing point (2) and the spindle section (6) is embodied with a movable bearing point (8).
Patent CA-2554304-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHWARTZ YITZHACK
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A method for treating atrial fibrillation in a heart of a patient includes placing an ultrasonic catheter in a first chamber of the heart; acquiring two-dimensional ultrasonic images of a second chamber of the heart and at least a portion of surrounding structures of the second chamber using the ultrasonic catheter placed in the first chamber; reconstructing a three-dimensional ultrasonic image based on the two-dimensional ultrasonic images; displaying the reconstructed three-dimensional ultrasonic image; identifying at least one key landmark on the reconstructed three-dimensional ultrasonic image; marking the least one key landmark on the reconstructed three-dimensional ultrasonic image; penetrating the septum for accessing the second chamber of the heart while using the marked at least one key landmark for guidance; positioning a sheath through the penetrated septum and within the second chamber of the heart;  inserting an ablation catheter through the sheath and into the second chamber of the heart;  and ablating a portion of the second chamber of the heart using the ablation catheter while under observation with the ultrasound catheter located in the first chamber of the heart.
Patent CA-2554462-A1 (CA)
Title: Providing a marketplace for web services
Inventor: FREDERICK ROBERT
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (WS) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
Patent CA-2554489-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARSONS C LOWELL
IPC: A61K31/728
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a disorder of the lower urinary tract, and in particular, reducing the symptoms (including treatment) of interstitial cystitis in vivo. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment formulations and methods for reducing interstitial cystitis in patients.
Patent CA-2554870-A1 (CA)
Title: Formulation retard solide comprenant de l'acetate de triporeline
Inventor: NAVARRO PUJOL FRANCESC
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: L~invention concerne en particulier une formulation retard solide pour administration parentérale comprenant : a) de l~acétate de triptoréline, et b) n ou des excipients comprenant un polymère ou copolymère d~acide lactique et/ou d~acide glycolique ou un mélange de polymères et/ou copolymères d~acid e lactique et/ou d~acide glycolique, ladite formulation contenant de 10 à 99% d~acétate de triptoréline en poids par rapport au poids total de la formulation et étant obtenue par un procédé comportant la fusion du mélange de l~acétate de triptoréline et du ou des excipients lors de la fusion-exrrusio n de l~acétate de triptoréline avec le ou les excipients, ladite formulation étant telle qu~elle libère l~acétate de triptoréline sur une durée d~au moin s une semaine une fois administrée par la voie parentérale à un patient.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2555113-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VIGNEAU JOEL OLIVIER ALFRED AB
IPC: F01D5/12
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: The metal component, such as a turbine blade (7), has a reinforced zone (73), either new or repaired, with compacted under-layers beneath its surface. At least one layer is compacted by shot-blasting, while a second adjacent and deeper layer is compacted by laser beam impact. The shot-blasted layer is 0.2 - 0.3 mm thick with a residual stress of between 500 and 700 MPa, and the treatment can be ultrasonic, covering a zone that extends at least partly along the blade's leading edge, trailing edge and tip.
Patent CA-2557951-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOSS JOHN
IPC: G01N33/34
Filed: 1997-12-12
Abstract: An apparatus for sensing three properties of materials: the conductivity or resistance, the dielectric constant, and the proximity of the material to the sensor portion of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a fixed impedance element coupled in series with the sensor portion of the apparatus between an input signal and ground. The sensor portion of the apparatus is an electrode configuration which includes at least two electrodes with a portion of the material residing between and in close proximity to the electrodes. The sensor exhibits a variable impedance resulting from changes in physical characteristics of the material. The fixed impedance element and the variable impedance of the sensor portion form a voltage divider network such that changes in impedance of the sensor portion results in changes in voltage on the output of the apparatus. The variable impedance of the sensor portion relates to changes in property of the material being sensed which can then be related to changes in other physical characteristics of the material such as weight, chemical composition, and temperature.
Patent CA-2558720-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHANG JIAN-KU
IPC: C02F1/72
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a ceramic coated fiber comprises heat treating an activated carbon coated fiber containing a ceramic precursor in a liquid form, to form a ceramic coated fiber.
Patent CA-2559743-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for treating alcoholism
Inventor: MUNDEL TREVOR
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: In the treatment of alcoholism, co-treatment with an active agent capable of offsetting unwanted adverse clinical manifestations to the treatment itself, for example, negative drug adverse clinical manifestations, greatly increases patient compliance. Increasing patient compliance, in turn, creates a better success rate and decreased recidivism or relapse. The current invention combines the use of an opioid antagonist with at least one dopamine D2 partial agonist for the treatment of alcoholism. Suitable dopamine D2 partial agonists are aripiprazole and (-)3-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-N-n- propylpiperidine [(-)-3PPP].
Patent CA-2560058-A1 (CA)
Title: A method for inhibiting cancer cell proliferation or increasing cancer cell apoptosis
Inventor: KARAOLIS DAVID K R
IPC: A61K31/7076
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: Cyclic di-GMP or cyclic dinucleotides thereof can be used to inhibit cancer cell proliferation or to increase cancer cell apoptosis in vitro as well as in vivo in a patient.