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Patent CA-2589464-A1 (CA)
Title: Load control circuit and method for achieving reduced acoustic noise
Inventor: WEIGHTMAN RUSSELL
IPC: H05B39/08
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A load control circuit having first and second terminals for connection in series with a controlled load comprises a bidirectional semiconductor switch for switching at least a portion of both positive and negative half cycles of an alternating current source waveform to the load. The bidirectional semiconductor switch has a control electrode. The load control circuit includes a phase angle setting circuit, including a timing circuit, which sets the phase angle during each half cycle of the AC source waveform when the bidirectional semiconductor switch conducts. The phase angle setting circuit includes a voltage threshold trigger device connected in series with the control electrode of the switch. The phase angle setting circuit further comprises a rectifier bridge connected in series between an output of the timing circuit and the control electrode of the semiconductor switch, wherein the rectifier bridge has a first pair of terminals and a second pair of terminals, the first pair of terminals connected in series between an output of the timing circuit and the control electrode of the semiconductor switch, and the second pair of terminals connected to the voltage threshold trigger device. The load control circuit further includes an impedance in series electrical connection with the semiconductor switch control electrode.  Acoustic noise generated in the load connected in series with the load control circuit is reduced, particularly when the load is a toroidal transformer driving a magnetic low voltage lamp and the load control circuit is a two-wire dimmer.
Patent CA-2591749-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for making a bag
Inventor: REGGI MARCO
IPC: B31B50/64
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A method for making bags from flexible plastic film comprises the steps of feeding a sheet of plastic film; making at least one indented pleated portion in the film and, in particular, a first and a second indented pleated portion ( 916, 918 ), and e forming the film into a tubular shape. According to the method of the invention, means are provided for sealing the respective end ( 916', 918' ) of the pleated portion, said means being in the form of a respective sealing band ( 942 ).
Patent CA-2591966-A1 (CA)
Title: Oil filter assembly
Inventor: RYALL CHRIS
IPC: F01M11/03
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an oil filter system that is quick and easy to connect and disconnect from an engine. In general, embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method of quickly and efficiently changing an oil filter without using a tool.
Patent CA-2592170-A1 (CA)
Title: Glycine derivative and use thereof
Inventor: KAINO MIE
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A glycine derivative which is, e.g., the following compound (Chemical formula (1)). It is highly effective in the treatment and prevention of inflammatory bowel diseases. Compared to conventional compounds, the compound is excellent in absorbability in oral administration and in vivo stability. The compound can be orally administered and can retain an excellent therapeutic or preventive effect over a longer period.
Patent CA-2593427-A1 (CA)
Title: Combination therapy for the treatment of diabetes and conditions related thereto and for the treatment of conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood glp-1 level
Inventor: AL-SHAMMA HUSSEIN A
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2006-01-09
Abstract: The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level.  The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.
Patent CA-2594677-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PASHLEY RICHARD MARK
IPC: C25B3/00
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: The invention relates generally to processes for improving or increasing the electrical conductivity of aqueous liquids by way of removal of dissolved gases therein. Use of degassed aqueous liquids in water based electrolysis processes such as electrodialysis, may advantageously improve the efficiency of such a process.
Patent CA-2594754-A1 (CA)
Title: Computer software implemented framework for configuration and release management of group systems software, and method for same
Inventor: WEBB WAYNE P
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A global framework multi-layer computer based architecture is provided. The global framework may include a single set of libraries that contains common source code applicable to substantially all business processing systems using the global framework. The global framework may include individual source code libraries that contain modifications specific to a business processing system to meet the local needs of that business processing system. The business processing systems may execute the custom and base libraries through concatenation of the libraries.
Patent CA-2594812-A1 (CA)
Title: Switching structures for hearing aid
Inventor: SACHA MICHAEL KARL
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes an input system, an output system, and a sensor for sensing magnetic fields. In one example, a signal processing circuit electrically connects the input system to the output system, and a magnetic sensor adapted to inhibit the acoustic input and function as a magnetic input in the presence of a magnetic field. In one example, the magnetic sensor includes a giant magneto resistive (GMR) sensor. In another example, the magnetic sensor includes an anisotropic magneto resistive (AMR) sensor. The magnetic field can be generated by, among other things, a magnet in a telephone handset. The hearing aid further is programmed based on time-varying characteristics of the magnetic field. Wireless activation or deactivation of the hearing aid is also described. Other examples and options are provided herein.
Patent CA-2596824-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIMM MARY
IPC: A61L31/08
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à un procédé permettant de modifier le profil de libération de médicament du revêtement d'un dispositif médical. Le procédé selon l'invention consiste : à déterminer le profil de libération de médicament du revêtement du dispositif médical ; à déterminer une surface active augmentée nécessaire pour modifier le profil de libération de médicament en un profil de libération de médicament modifié ; et à augmenter la surface active du revêtement du dispositif médical pour obtenir le profil de libération de médicament modifié. L'invention concerne également un procédé permettant d'améliorer le profil de libération de médicament du revêtement d'un dispositif médical. Le procédé selon l'invention consiste à déterminer un profil de libération de médicament prévu du revêtement du dispositif médical à l'aide de premiers paramètres de traitement d'un procédé de revêtement ; à déterminer une surface active augmentée nécessaire pour obtenir un profil de libération de médicament amélioré ; et à modifier les premiers paramètres de traitement en seconds paramètres de traitement du procédé de revêtement pour obtenir la surface active augmentée. L'invention a également trait à un dispositif permettant de modifier le profil de libération de médicament du revêtement d'un dispositif médical. Le dispositif selon l'invention comprend un agencement adapté pour tenir le dispositif médical, et un agencement adapté pour former des indentations dans le surface active du revêtement.
Patent CA-2601042-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QUINLAN TIMOTHY GERARD
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A method for land management comprising measuring, as a measure of effectiveness of the method, soil quality of a soil sample collected from land under management by determining fungal; bacterial ratio of said soil sample by substrate induced respiration combined with selective inhibition by multiple soluble inhibitors selected with reference to the land under management to measure soil quality of the land under such management. A nutrient application programme for a specified crop is controlled on the basis of determined fungal bacterial ratio. Such measure can be employed to identify the availability of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur to plants as such availability is mediated by soil microorganisms. Action to increase plant availability of nutrients and soil biological activity may be initiated if required. The measurements may also be an indicator of sustainability of land management method. Application of the method to olive and wheat growing is demonstrated.
Patent CA-2601597-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JESUS REINALDO WALMIR DE
IPC: C23C26/00
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: The invention is directed to a material for coating iron ore pelletizing disks and drums and a constructive arrangement for pelletizing disks and drums that is comprised of a mixture of binders with ores (that may or not be ground) of the group consisting of iron, manganese or others, the inclusion of fluxes being also provided. The bottom (1) of the disk or drum (5) is coated with a cold cure coating material, vegetal oils, minerals and/or gel-forming products in order to form a bottom layer (2) that may or not be on the surface, and polyethylene plates (7) to aid in the separation of the fines from the pellets (6) can also be incorporated into the inner perimetral edge (6) of said pelletizing disk or drum (5).
Patent CA-2604980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEPAGE DANIEL
IPC: C06B33/00
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A novel non-toxic IR tracer composition is provided herein which, when incorporated into an IR tracer projectile which is then fired, generates a dim visibility IR trace. Such IR tracer composition is a non-toxic, metallic-boron-containing, IR tracer composition comprising: from about 20 to about 30 % by weight, or from about 45 to about 60 % by weight, of at least one of potassium chlorate or sodium nitrate; from about 5 to about 16 % by weight of a metallic fuel which consists of metallic boron; optionally, from about 15 to about 25 %  by weight, or from about 40 to about 50 % by weight, of a non-metallic fuel which consists of sodium salicylate; from about 5 to about 20 % by weight of a retardant which consists either of iron carbonate, or magnesium carbonate or calcium carbonate; from about 5 to about 15 % by weight of a first binder which consists of calcium resinate; and up to about 7.5 % by weight of a second synthetic resin binder which consists either of a copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride or cellulose acetate butyrate, wherein the total percentage of such ingredients add up to 100 %. A novel IR  tracer projectile containing such IR tracer composition for generating a dim visibility IR trace is also provided.
Patent CA-2605030-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOTZER JACOBS DONNA
IPC: A63H3/02
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: A plush toy has a stuffed fabric shell having at least one shell piece with an orifice closed by a releasable fastener. A stuffing pouch stuffed with filling and having a shape generally corresponding the shell piece can be removed from and replaced in the shell to allow the shell piece to be embroidered.
Patent CA-2612247-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical imaging device having a forward looking flow detector
Inventor: ROMLEY RICHARD
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to medical devices, and more particularly to an improved medical imaging device. In one embodiment, an imaging device includes a drive shaft having proximal and distal ends received within the lumen; an imaging transducer coupled to the distal end of the drive shaft and positioned at the distal portion of the elongate member; and a flow detector coupled to the imaging transducer. The flow detector may include a forward facing ultrasound transducer configured to emit energy in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the imaging device and detect a Doppler shift in the received echoes. In the case where the imaging device is located in a vessel having blood flow, such information may be used to calculate the velocity of the blood flow. The imaging device may be configured to be located in a catheter or guidewire.
Patent CA-2613295-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARLSON MARK
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: Application level switching of transactions at a gateway is provided. The gateway is configured to switch the transaction based on the application level content, a current state of a transport environment, and/or dynamic rules for switching transactions. For example, several possible service providers can be selected for the type of transaction, and the gateway can monitor not only the round-trip time through the network(s) to different possible service providers, but also the time required to complete the transaction at the application level and return a response. The application is chosen on the sending side of the network, and application level formatting is done on the sending side as well. The gateway uses modular code and data, and separate instances of processing code to allow dynamic updating. Rules for application service selection can be selectively uploaded to the gateway from a client.  The rules for different available application services can be distributed across different gateways.
Patent CA-2613355-A1 (CA)
Title: A direct drug delivery system based on thermally responsive biopolymers
Inventor: DREHER MATTHEW R
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A method for delivering a drug depot of a compound of interest to a selected region in a subject. The method comprises administering a composition directly to said region of interest, the composition comprising the compound of interest to be delivered (such as an antiinflammatory agent or a chemotherapeutic agent) and a polymer (such as an elastin-like peptide or ELP) that undergoes an inverse temperature phase transition, so that a sustained release of the compound of interest at the selected region is provided.  Compositions useful for carrying out the invention are also described.
Patent CA-2613489-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAPUT PIERRE
IPC: G08B25/08
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A water leak detection system for generating a control signal indicative of a water leak detection. The system is connectable to a power line carrying an AC power signal. The system includes a master unit connectable to the power line for generating the control signal indicative of a water leak detection. One or more slave units are connectable to the power line for communicating with the master unit. One or more sensors are connected to the slave unit for detecting a water leak. A communication system transmits and receives data signals between the master unit and each slave unit in the AC power signal. The communication system includes an encoder for encoding outbound data into the AC power signal using frequency shift keying (FSK) signals and a decoder for decoding inbound frequency shift keying (FSK) signals from the AC power signal.
Patent CA-2616105-A1 (CA)
Title: Broad band antireflection coating and method of making same
Inventor: LU YIWEI
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: A coated article (3) includes a broad band antireflection (AR) coasting that utilizes aluminum oxynitride (AlOxNy) (5) in the medium index (index refraction "n") layer of the coating. In certain example embodiments, the coating may include the Following layers from the glass substrate outwardly:  aluminum oxynitride (AlOxNy) medium index layer/high index layer/low index layer (5/7/9). In certain example embodiments, depending on the chemical and optical properties of the low and high index layers and the substrate, x and y of the aluminum oxynitride (AlOxNy.) of the medium index layer can be selected to optimize the overall performance of the broad band antireflection coating.
Patent CA-2619987-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIVENS RAYMOND D
IPC: B21D5/02
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: Attachments for power assisted lifting devices capable of rigidly positioning an object in three-dimensional space, for example pneumatically assisted manually operated mechanical arm manipulators, wherein the attachment is capable of securing an object for remote positioning thereof. More particularly, an end effector for a pneumatic manipulator that is capable of both passively following the motion of a secured object and actively adjusting the position of the secured object in an arcuate direction relative to the attachment of the end effector to the manipulator. The end effector is able to rotate the object about an axis passing through the end effector that also moves arcuately with the end effector. The end effector is particularly useful in the bending of metallic sheets or plates using a conventional sheet metal brake, as the end effector is capable of both positioning heavy sheets in the brake and following the movement of the sheet as it is being bent. The end effector may be used in conjunction with the manipulator to remove the sheet from the brake, flip the sheet using the rotation feature, then re-position the sheet within the brake for making successive bends on the same sheet without necessitating release by the end effector.
Patent CA-2620467-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RYHMAN MORGAN
IPC: F16L33/02
Filed: 2006-09-04
Abstract: A hose clamp (1) to be fastened to a hose (5) , which hose clamp (1) comprises a band (2) which forms an open ring. The ends of the open ring are arranged adjacent to a locking portion (3) , adjacent to which locking portion (3) a means (4) is arranged to vary the diameter of the ring and to hold the ends of the ring of the band together. Parts, which are substantionally immovably connected to the locking portion (3) , are arranged for fixed attachment to said hose (5) .
Patent CA-2622226-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROTEM ILAN
IPC: A23L11/00
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: A stable okara concentrate is provided, being a protein-rich powder to be used in producing healthy foodstuffs, enriched in proteins, dietary fibers, and free of cholesterol, essentially consisting of natural materials not contacted with any toxic or harmful substances during their production. Useful premixes for use in food industry or household are also provided. The concentrate may be made from a by-product obtained in soybeans processing. Food products comprising the okara concentrate are also provided.
Patent CA-2622388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ORGNA PETER
IPC: B65D83/08
Filed: 2005-09-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser for hygiene products, which dispenser comprises a rear section (2, 22, 32), two side sections (3, 4; 23, 24;33, 34), a front section (5, 25, 35), an upper section (6, 26, 36) and a lower section (7, 27, 37) having means for dispensing hygiene products. At least the rear section (2, 22, 32) and the two side sections (3, 4; 23, 24;33, 34) comprise substantially flat components made from a plastic material, and that the front section (5, 25, 35) and the upper section (6, 26, 36) form a single sheet metal component having at least one cylindrical single-curvature bend.
Patent CA-2623448-A1 (CA)
Title: Hybrid intervertebral spinal fusion implant
Inventor: SCHWAB FRANK J
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: An implant made of at least two different materials. The implant may include materials with varying radiolucency and mechanical properties. Such a hybrid implant may offer controlled radiographic visibility and optimized structural properties for implant placement, including placement for use in spinal arthrodesis.
Patent CA-2624270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SALGADO ROLANDO JIMENEZ
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2006-09-18
Abstract: User interfaces are defined by metadata for use with productivity suite applications in a wrapped window, a task pain, or some other suitable representation. Data can be bound to a data source in a one-way format such that changes from the data source propagate to property fields in the UI form.  Data can also be bound to a data source in a two-way format such that changes from the property field of the UI propagate back to the data source. The data source can be a local cache such as for synchronization between a productivity suite application and a line of business application (e.g., CRM applications).  A rendering engine is arranged to process the UI and data bindings such that custom event handlers are defined in a code behind assembly format.  Productivity suite items are accessible from the code behind assembly through a series of item interfaces.
Patent CA-2625588-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for dispensing active or passive substance embedded in the oral cavity
Inventor: PINES ERELLA
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for retaining and dispensing substances embedded in the oral cavity, More particularly, said device includes at least one or more containers (reservoirs) which container stores the substance; should only one container be present at least one stopper is also present; and a cord which connects the above components and may function also as an anchorage.
Patent CA-2626021-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of prolines for improving growth and/or yield
Inventor: UNKEFER PAT J
IPC: A01N65/00
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: The present invention describes a composition including a mixture of L- and D-pyroglutamate stereoisomers in a ratio of L to D of from about 80:20 to about 97:3, and, a carrier medium for application of the L- and D- pyroglutamate stereoisomers to a target plant. The composition can also be used as a germination medium and may be incorporated into a seed coat for assisting in germination. The present invention further describes a method of increasing the agronomic performance of a target plant by treating a target plant with a composition including a mixture of L- and D- pyroglutamate stereoisomers in a ratio of L to D of from about 80:20 to about 97:3 and a carrier medium for said L- and D- pyroglutamate stereoisomers.
Patent CA-2626076-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DEN BRAND CORNELIS PETRUS
IPC: C01B17/04
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A process for producing a purified gas stream from a feed gas stream comprising contaminants, the process comprising the steps of: (a) removing contaminants from the feed gas stream to obtain the purified gas stream and a sour gas stream comprising H2S and RSH; (b) separating the sour gas stream comprising H2S and RSH into a gas stream enriched in H2S and a residual gas stream comprising RSH; (c) converting H2S in the gas stream enriched in H2S to elemental sulphur in a Claus unit, thereby obtaining a first off-gas stream comprising SO2; (d) converting SO2 in the first off-gas stream comprising SO2 to H2S in a Claus off-gas treating reactor to obtain a second off-gas stream comprising H2S; (e) converting RSH from the residual gas stream comprising RSH  to H2S in an RSH conversion reactor to obtain a residual gas stream comprising H2S, wherein at least one of the operating conditions of the RSH conversion reactor is different from the corresponding operating condition of the Claus off-gas treating reactor.
Patent CA-2626078-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PALANGIE NICOLAS
IPC: A01N25/04
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: Pediculicidal process which make it possible to combat the growth of the louse Pediculus humanus, according to which the louse is brought into contact with a composition devoid of neurotoxic compounds comprising at least 60% by weight of alkali metal bicarbonate.