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Patent CA-2647660-A1 (CA)
Title: Kitchen bowl
Inventor: DIPIETRO DEAN
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: A kitchen bowl is disclosed having a bowl portion formed of material with a first color, and indicia molded into a side of the bowl portion, the indicia having a second color that is different and contrasting to the first color, and the indicia being viewable on an interior of the kitchen bowl. Preferably, the bowl portion is molded with openings formed therein, and the openings are filled by a second molding step via injecting a different colored material into the openings. Preferably, the different colored materials are the same polymeric material with different colorants added thereto to provide contrast between the indicia and the bowl portion.  The kitchen bowl may be provided with a handle, which may have a gripping surface thereon, and may be provided with a covering to provide a grip surface to the bottom, sides, or edges of the bowl portion.
Patent CA-2651157-A1 (CA)
Title: Return and limited motion in energy capture devices
Inventor: FARB DANIEL
IPC: F03B13/00
Filed: 2007-04-29
Abstract: The problems of return and continuous motion are common to a number of renewable energy machines, particularly in applications with wind and magnetism. Devices are presented for obtaining wind and other energy through the use of sails and other components with flexible structures on a rigid frame that require a return motion. Other devices presented enable the capture of linear energy, such as that of wind, with or without return motion, or at least minimizing such motion, with or without the use of blades.
Patent CA-2652952-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOCK WALTER
IPC: B65D47/10
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a can, especially for receiving drinks, comprising an essentially cylindrical casing (1) which is closed on each end thereof by means of a cover plate (2) connected to the casing (1), and a closing element (3) which is provided in a recess of a cover plate (2) in order to be able to open the can in a recloseable manner. The recess of the cover plate (2) is surrounded by a first section (13) of the cover plate (2), said section being in the form of a truncated cone, tapering off towards the inside of the can and extending between a circular bent edge (17) and a circular edge (20) which defines the recess. The closing element (3) has an essentially cylindrical holding section (7) which is inserted into the recess of the cover plate (2) and comprises a peripheral groove (21) which receives the first truncated cone section (13) of the cover plate (2) and is defined towards the outer side of the can by a second projection (2) on which the bent edge (17) is supported. When the can is closed, a screw closure (5) of the closing element (3) is supported on the second projection (8).
Patent CA-2654044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SARASA PABLO
IPC: H01P1/209
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making a microwave waveguide including: a step of determining the zone(s) (zl) of the guide (gl) where there is an electric field concentration, and a step of forming at least one enlargement (ell) of the waveguide in the zone(s) thus determined. The invention also concerns a microwave filter in which the stubs are provided with such enlargements. The invention is suitable for use in microwave filters.
Patent CA-2656699-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for acquisition and analysis of physiological auditory signals
Inventor: SABATINO MICHAEL
IPC: A61B7/00
Filed: 2007-03-10
Abstract: A diagnostic system for collecting, processing, recording and analyzing sounds associated with the physiologic activities of various human organs. The system includes a plurality of transducers placed on the body surface at the operator's discretion. The microphones are coupled to analogue/digital signal processing circuitry for enhancement of the desired signal and exclusion of ambient noise. An A/D converter digitizes the incoming data and transmits data, which is divided into a multitude of discrete blocks, received over very finite intervals of time, to a computer workstation and moved through an analysis program sequentially. The program is displayed as a series of icons which depict operations that the program performs and which allow the operator to reprogram the system at any time. The data is displayed in graphical format and stored in memory as the program processes each block sequentially.
Patent CA-2657792-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAN ZHEN-QI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: In one embodiment, a database access system includes a remote client application, a database having a plurality of data records, and a data event agent. The database has a plurality of data records and is coupled to the data event agent. The data event agent is remotely coupled to the remote client application through a firewall and operable to receive a query from the remote client application. In response to receipt of the query, the data event agent stores the query in memory in order to continually filter additions and modifications to data records against the one or more filter criteria included in the query. In the event that a data record matches the query, the data event agent transmits the data record to the remote client application.
Patent CA-2658375-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of manufacturing a membrane-electrolyte assembly for fuel cells, and membrane-electrolyte assembly
Inventor: KURUNGOT SREEKUMAR
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a membrane-electrolyte assembly by a solution t hree-layer coating method enables the manufacture of a membrane-electrolyte assembly having a high generation efficiency in which the seeping of the ele ctrolyte solution into the pores in the catalyst layer is prevented. The met hod comprises performing the application of individual inks and drying treat ment for a first catalyst layer 10, an electrolyte layer 20, and a second ca talyst layer 30 in order to manufacture a membrane-electrolyte assembly 40. A pore-forming agent 5 is added in the ink for the first catalyst layer 10, the agent consisting of a substance that remains at temperature at which the first catalyst layer 10 is subjected to drying treatment and that dissolves or sublimates and disappears at temperature at which the electrolyte membra ne 20 is subjected to drying treatment. The ink for the electrolyte layer 20 is applied to the first catalyst layer 10. Pores in the first catalyst laye r 10 are blocked with the pore-forming agent 5 so that the electrolyte does not seep into the first catalyst layer 10. The electrolyte layer 20 is subje cted to drying treatment at temperature higher than the temperature of dryin g treatment of the first catalyst layer 10. As a result, the pore-forming ag ent 6 in the first catalyst layer 10 dissolvesor sublimates and disappears, thereby forming pores 6.
Patent CA-2659378-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for the protection of substrates from heat flux and fire
Inventor: NOSKER THOMAS
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: A flame or heat flux protective coating composition, which includes a fiberglass dispersion in silicone. A flame or heat flux protective sheet, which includes fiberglass and silicone in a sheet form, wherein the fiberglass is dispersed in the silicone or the fiberglass is a woven cloth coated with the silicone is also presented. Articles incorporating the flame or heat flux protective coating or sheet form and methods for coating an article with the flame or heat flux protective coating composition are also presented.
Patent CA-2661150-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEYED MOMEN KAVEH
IPC: A61B5/22
Filed: 2007-08-21
Abstract: A new method, system and apparatus is provided that enables muscle signals that correspond to muscle contractions to be mapped to one or more functions of an electronic device such as a prosthetic device or gaming apparatus. Muscle signals are classified in real-time from self-selected intentional movements. A self-training protocol allows users to select and label their own muscle contractions, and is operable to automatically determine the discernible and repeatable muscle signals generated by the user. A visual display means is used to provide visual feedback to users illustrating the responsiveness of the system to muscle signals generated by the user.
Patent CA-2661627-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified alkylresorcinol resins and applications thereof
Inventor: DAILEY THEODORE HARVEY JR
IPC: C08L21/00
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: A modified alkylresorcinol resin is prepared by reacting one or more alkylresorcinols with one or more aldehydes and optionally an olefinically unsaturated compound, The reaction may be carried out in the presence of a catalyst. The resulted modified alkylresorcinol resin can be used as a methylene acceptor that reacts with methylene donors in vulcanizable rubber compositions.
Patent CA-2662390-A1 (CA)
Title: Position determination and movement determination by mobile terminal
Inventor: GOH PONG CHAI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A method for detecting motion of a mobile device, the method comprising: from a central micro-processor of the mobile device detecting data of the polling (701) of base transceiver stations within range of the mobile device, from the data determining characteristics of a location (702, 703, 704), comparing the characteristics (705, 706), and from the comparison determining if the mobile device is moving (711). A corresponding apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2663017-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for treating tinnitus
Inventor: SPIRIDIGLIOZZI JOHN
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2007-08-27
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating tinnitus are described where an oral appliance having an electronic and/or transducer assembly for generating sounds via a vibrating transducer element is coupled to a tooth or teeth. Generally, the transducer may generate one or more frequencies of sound via the actuatable transducer positioned against at least one tooth such that the sound is transmitted via vibratory conductance to an inner ear of the patient, whereby the sound completely or at least partially masks or provides sound therapy for habituation of the tinnitus perceived by the patient. The one or more generated frequencies may be correlated to measured tinnitus frequencies or they may be preset.
Patent CA-2663215-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACDONALD GAVIN
IPC: A61L24/00
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: Skin sealants are applied over skin preps to seal the skin and hold any remaining bacteria in place prior to incisions. It is desirable for the person applying the sealant to know where the sealant has been applied. It is also desirable to be able so see through the sealant to observe the skin to detect any possible infection. A skin sealant is provided that has a pH indicator and co-additive acid that react soon after mixing, rendering the skin prep colorless.
Patent CA-2663657-A1 (CA)
Title: Power generation system
Inventor: JEROME ALLAN
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A thermal plasma generator may be used in conjunction with at least one thermal to electric converter, such as a solid state thermal to electric energy to electric converter. A micropipe heat pump extracts heat from the at least one thermal to electric energy device, which in turn may convert the heat into electrical power. The power generation system may be disposed within a vehicle, and provide electrical power for propelling the vehicle.
Patent CA-2665391-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VON WACHENFELDT FREDRIK
IPC: H05B3/14
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A PTC SIP compound comprising an electrically insulating matrix essentially consisting of a siloxane polymer in addition to first and second electrically conductive particles having different properties with respect to surface energies and electrical conductivities. A multi -layered, ZPZ, foil comprising a PTC SIP compound of the invention present between two metal foils, thereby forming a conductive composite body. A multi -layered device, comprising an essentially flat composite body made up from a PTC SIP compound according to the invention, two electrode layers adhering to the surfaces of the composite body, the electrode layers being metal foils prepared to connect to electrodes.
Patent CA-2665724-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRANCH JAMES A
IPC: B03C1/00
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for removing metal cuttings from an oil well drilling mud stream provides a magnetic body or "ditch magnet" having end plates that extend radially and circumferentially from the magnetic body, the plates being positioned at end portions of the magnetic body. A third plate in the form of a wiper is used to dislodge metal cuttings and other metallic material from the magnetic body after the magnetic body has accumulated such metallic parts. One of the end plates can be removable to facilitate a complete scraping or wiping of the metallic parts from the metallic body by the wiper plate.
Patent CA-2669998-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIANCHI-DEMICHELI FRANCESCO
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 2007-08-27
Abstract: A system and method is disclosed which detects a specific cognitive-emotional mental state (e.g., passion) in a subject. The system and method utilizes different Internal Personalized Explorer (IPE) stimuli subliminally exposed to the subject on a visual display. Following exposure, the subject performs a target-specific cognitive task and a related behavior (e.g., deciding whether a briefly displayed string of letters is a word or not, and pressing a button to indicate the decision). The decision reaction time for the behavior is recorded in a computer database. The reaction times are interpreted quantitatively to detect the relative intensity of the specific cognitive-emotional mental state in the subject. A reaction time for a specific individual IPE that is shorter than the mean reaction time for an IPE that does not evoke the emotional state indicates that the specific individual IPE did evoke the emotional state in the subject.
Patent CA-2670960-A1 (CA)
Title: Drain pipe connector for fluid filters
Inventor: CLINE L STEVEN
IPC: B01D27/00
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a no-leak drain pipe connector for a fluid filter which helps prevent the splashing of hot fluid on individuals performing filter element and oil changes.
Patent CA-2672161-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASHI YECHEZKEL
IPC: C12Q1/24
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: Methods for concentrating microorganisms in a liquid sample or depleting microorganisms therefrom, utilizing polymeric compounds having affinity to microbial cells that are composed of a plurality of positively charged amino acid residues and two or more hydrophobic moieties are disclosed. Also disclosed are devices for concentrating and methods for detection and identification microorganisms in a liquid sample.
Patent CA-2673782-A1 (CA)
Title: Sorting of microdevices
Inventor: ROTHWARF DAVID
IPC: G01N33/553
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: Particles or other microdevices are disposed in an array having discreet regions (e.g. magnetic bars), oriented within a magnetic field, and then sorted through application of a removing force under conditions that remove a proper subset of the microdevices from the array as a function of differing orientations of the microdevices. Methods are also contemplated for using magnetic patterns to sort collections of microdevices by magnetic complementarity. Preferred methods use a capture and release process to sort microdevices (microdevices), and unlike conventional sorters, do not require high particle flow rates. Also contemplated are microdevice libraries in which microdevices have mutually distinct magnetic codes, and a region with a mutually distinct polymeric or other chemical moiety.
Patent CA-2675115-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEIRYNCK SABINE
IPC: A61K38/19
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: The invention is in the field of molecular biology, and relates to recombinant engineering and protein expression. More in particular, the invention relates to nucleic acids for recombinant expression of proteins comprising sequences derived from Lactococcus and useful as promoters. The invention further relates to vectors comprising the said nucleic acids and host cells transformed therewith. The invention also covers the use of host cells comprising the said nucleic acids or vectors for expressing heterologous or homologous proteins; and also for delivery, especially therapeutic delivery, of the said proteins to subjects.
Patent CA-2675150-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable air ionizer, interface for a portable ionizer, and method of advertising therewith
Inventor: SHAW JOSHUA
IPC: A61L9/22
Filed: 2009-08-07
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a portable ionizer worn in the vicinity of the human face, including, for example, a necklace to diffuse concentrations of negative ions in the facial area of the wearer where the ions are beneficial. As a consequence of this capacity to focus the ion flux, fewer ions must be produced by the source to obtain the benefit to the wearer because of a greater local concentration. The necklace ionizer is given a pleasing external appearance and a useful purpose, such as an advertising display. The negative ions are generated by a high-voltage alternate frequency ion generating needle. A control module including a power management system, a transformer, and a multiplier is used to minimize power drain on a rechargeable battery. Other features of the power management system include an LED  display shut-off, battery voltage cut-off, management of needle life, and management of power supply drain time through frequency modulation or voltage control.
Patent CA-2677764-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLEURY BYRON A
IPC: G01N29/00
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: Non-contact torque, thrust, strain, and other data sensing of a valve actuator or valve is disclosed. A sensor may include a surface acoustic wave device.
Patent CA-2680131-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell regulation for mobile applications
Inventor: JANSSEN HOLGER
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell system for mobile applications, comprising a fuel cell (1) and a DC/DC transformer (2) that is coupled to the fuel cell (1) and that can be coupled to an energy storage unit (3).   According to the invention, the fuel cell system is characterized in that a control and regulation unit (4) is connected to the fuel cell (1) and to the DC/DC  transformer (2), and in that the control and regulation unit (4) comprises a performance characteristic regulator (5) which receives a value I FC,actual of a current and receives from the fuel cell (1) the one voltage value U FC,actual as well as a value for at least one additional operating variable of the fuel cell system, said regulator processes the received values I FC,actual, U FC,actual and the value for the operating variable so as to create a control signal, and then relays the control signal to a device (6) for controlling the operating variable.   Moreover, the invention relates to an active hybrid system and to a method for regulating the performance characteristics of the fuel cell.
Patent CA-2681468-A1 (CA)
Title: Hexahydro-cycloheptapyrazole cannabinoid modulators
Inventor: MACIELAG MARK J
IPC: A01N43/56
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: This invention is directed to a hexahydro-cycloheptapyrazole cannabinoid modulator compound of formula (I) and a method for use in treating, ameliorating or preventing a cannabinoid receptor mediated syndrome, disorder or disease.
Patent CA-2681761-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEEGAN DAVID
IPC: A62D3/19
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating spent pot liner material (SPL) containing carbon and/or an inorganic material, the method comprising: providing a plasma furnace having first and second electrodes for generating plasma and a crucible having a non-electrically conductive inner surface, heating the SPL material in the crucible in the presence of a flux material and an oxidant by passing an arc between the first and second electrodes via the SPL material to form a molten slag material and convert at least some of the carbon in the SPL material to CO and/or CO2 and/or incorporate at least some of the inorganic material into the molten slag material.
Patent CA-2685409-A1 (CA)
Title: High efficiency electroporation buffer
Inventor: TEREFE JOSEPH
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: Electroporation of mammalian cells is performed to high efficiency by use of a buffer solution containing trehalose, sucrose, or both, in addition to an inorganic phosphate buffer, an organic sulfonic acid buffer, a halide salt of an alkali or alkaline earth metal, a chelating agent, an alkyl methyl sulfoxide, and a nucleotide triphosphate, with substantially no sodium. This buffer solution is effective both in the electroporation of cells that are suspended in the buffer solution and in the electroporation of cells that are fixed on a surface.
Patent CA-2688107-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIGIOACCHINO LAURA
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A method is used in a system that includes a financial service provider coordinating accounts issued by an issuer to cardholders requesting credit from merchants. Each merchant has an acquirer with whom the financial service provider also coordinates the accounts. The method can be performed by a merchant sending a transmission to its acquirer including a request for a transaction against one account to which the merchant receives a denial or prior to receiving such a denial.
Patent CA-2689592-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MALLARD CLAIRE
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2008-06-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one retinoid compound chosen from all-trans retinoic acid, isotretinoin, motretinide, and naphthoic acid derivatives of formula (I), and salts and esters thereof : (formula I) where R represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl radical, a branched or nonbranched alkyl radical containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy radical containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a cycloaliphatic radical which is substituted or unsubstituted, and at least one anti- irritant compound and benzoyl peroxide. The invention is for use in particular in dermatology.
Patent CA-2689788-A1 (CA)
Title: Matching turns ratio and resistance ratio in a transformer having a multilayer winding
Inventor: MAYFIELD GLENN A
IPC: G05F1/14
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A transformer (90) includes taps (96a, 96b, 96c) by which electrical contact can be made to winding section (90a, 90b, 90c) of the transformer (90) at locations along its length between its end terminals. A first switch (94) permits contact to be made selectively to a selected one of the taps (96a, 96b, 96c). An amplifier (98) has an inverting (-) input terminal, a non-inverting (+) input terminal and an output terminal. The output terminal of the amplifier (98) is coupled to the first switch (94) so that selectively making contact with one of the taps (96a, 96b, 96c) couples the selected tap (96a, 96b, 96c) to the output terminal of the amplifier (98).