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Patent CA-2538876-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OPHARDT HERMANN
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A coupling mechanism for coupling a nozzle shield to a dispenser housing using interacting hook members and axle members. One of the hook members and axle members is carried by the housing. The member which is carried by the housing is preferably movable between a forward and a rear position as by being slidable relative to the housing and spring biased as to a rear position. In moving the cover from a closed position to a forward position, the hook member and axle member are in engagement with the member which is movable relative to the housing, preferably moved against the spring bias. For removal of the cover, with the cover approximate the closed position, the member which is carried by the housing is moved relative the housing against the spring bias to a forward position in which the hook member may be disengaged from the axle member.
Patent CA-2539594-A1 (CA)
Title: Cooling assembly for electric machine
Inventor: PERRIN DIDIER
IPC: H02K9/22
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A cooling assembly to be inserted in electric machines includes a generally cylindrical body to be inserted inside the internal stator of an electric machine. The body includes a top surface provided with angled bores forming V-shaped channels inside the body. Intersecting V-shaped channels are closed by plugs to thereby define a continuous cooling channel inside the body.
Patent CA-2540234-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrochemical reduction of metal oxides
Inventor: SHOOK ANDREW ARTHUR
IPC: C25C5/04
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: An electrolytic cell (1) for reducing metal oxide powders and/or pellets in a continuous or semi-continuous manner, the cell includes a cathode (25) in the form of a plate that has an upper surface for supporting metal oxide powders and/or pellets. The plate is supported for movement so as to cause the metal oxide on the upper surface to move toward a forward end of the plate while immersed in a molten electrolyte (21). The cell includes multiple anodes (23) and support structures (63,65) that separately support the cathode and the anodes from above the cell. In a preferred embodiment the anode support structure enables adjustment of the spacing of the anodes above the upper surface of the cathode.
Patent CA-2540879-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COUSINS JAY
IPC: B65D5/24
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: A foldable open-top container is constructed from a single sheet 1 of material having fold lines (4,7) enabling the sheet to be transformed into the container by folding. The container has a base (3) and side walls (16) that extend from the base and define a rim (5). The side walls are joined at each end by corners (11). Each corner is a flap formed from the two fold lines. The flap has an outside part (8c) that extends into one side wall, an inside part (8b) that extends into the adjoining side wall, and a middle part (8a) between the inside and outside parts. A first integral formation on one of said parts (notch 12) is interlocked with another of said parts (notch 14) to retain the flap in a folded condition.
Patent CA-2542396-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERGE ROLF
IPC: A61P3/06
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a enzyme treated fish protein hydrolyzate (FPH). The FPH material lowers the concentration of cholesterol in plasma, and triglycerides in the liver. FPH also induces a favourable change in the fatty acid pattern, and lowers the concentration of homocysteine in plasma. A preferable embodiment of the invention relates to the use of FPH as an anti-atherogenic and cardio protective agent, either given as a pharmaceutical or as a functional food.
Patent CA-2542546-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-il-20 receptor antibodies and binding partners and methods of using in inflammation
Inventor: CHEN ZHI
IPC: C12P21/04
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to blocking the activity of IL-20 receptor polypeptide molecules. IL-20 is a cytokine that is involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. IL-20RA/IL-20RB is a common receptor for IL-20. The present invention includes anti-IL-20 receptor antibodies and binding partners, including anti-IL-20RA, anti-IL-20RB and anti-IL-20RA/IL-20RB antibodies as well as methods for antagonizing IL-20RA and IL-20RB, either individually or together, using such antibodies and binding partners.
Patent CA-2546991-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIEZ CARL
IPC: F16L55/02
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a corrugated conduit with reinforcement and flow control features. The corrugated conduit inlcudes an outer surface defining successive and alternating annular peaks and valleys, an inner surface defining successive and alternating annular peaks and valleys, and at least one band positioned along the circumference of the inner surface. When the corrugated conduit has a number of longitudinal, arcuate reinforcing bands, these may be identical or different in width and thickness, and they may be positioned evenly or unevenly apart, depending on the application. As an added measure to control fluid flow, the reinforcing bands may have a contact surface with turbulating texture that causes turbulence when in contact with a fluid.
Patent CA-2549848-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANKS RODNEY H
IPC: G01N21/47
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: Described and claimed is an interchangeable tip-open cell fluorometer comprising a housing and a fluorometric probe tip interchangeably connected to the housing, the probe tip including a probe tip housing defining an open cell and enclosing a probe optical arrangement, the probe optical arrangement including an excitation source and a fluorescence detector wherein the excitation source is aimed directly into the fluorescence detector such that a sample can be fluorometrically detected. Also claimed is a method of using this interchangeable tip-open cell fluorometer for detecting fluorescent signals emitted by one or more fluorophores from samples from a natural or industrial water system. The fluorometer, when coupled with a controller, is capable of monitoring and optionally controlling an industrial process or system.
Patent CA-2550733-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODELS LEONID
IPC: A01K85/00
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A fishing lure has a body having a front end, a rear end, a top and a bottom.  A  hook is secured by a shank to the rear end of the body. A slot extends through the body from the top to the bottom. The slot at the top of the body is enlarged toward the front end and the slot at the bottom of the body is enlarged toward the rear end. A  fishing line, is extended through the slot from the top to the bottom and secured to the shank of the hook.  The body assumes a substantially linear orientation when the body is pulled forward by the line, such as when casting or trolling. The body enlarged slot results in the body pitching, such as to imitate a swimming motion during jigging.
Patent CA-2551932-A1 (CA)
Title: Air guiding flap of an aircraft comprising control of the pressure forces impinging thereon, process for adjusting the position of an air guiding flap and ram air system includingsuch an air guiding flap
Inventor: SCHMIDT RUEDIGER
IPC: F02C6/08
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: The invention relates to an air guiding flap of an aircraft wherein one surface (28) thereof faces an air duct and is exposed to a prevailing pressure in the air duct and whose opposite surface (30) is exposed to the pressure of the relative wind flowing past the aircraft. The air guiding flap comprises an actuator (34) for automatically opening and closing the air guiding flap which actuator (34) cooperates with a device for controlling the position of the air guiding flap. In order to keep the stress on the air guiding flap low a force detecting device (36) is provided which detects the force impinging on the actuator (34) based on a difference between the prevailing pressure in the air duct and the pressure of the relative wind flowing past the aircraft. The controlling device adjusts the position of the air guiding flap such that the force impinging on the actuator (34) at any one time is at least essentially zero.
Patent CA-2557367-A1 (CA)
Title: Armrest and method of making the same
Inventor: CHUNG PEI-CHIANG
IPC: A47C7/54
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: An armrest includes a longitudinal core body having a substantially planar bottom surface, a non-planar top surface, and two opposite lateral surfaces. The non-planar top surface rises upwardly from the lateral surfaces to a middle of the top surface of the core body. A top veneer layer has a top surface, and a bottom connecting surface adhered to the top surface of the core body. Each of the top and bottom connecting surfaces of the top veneer layer has substantially the same outline as that of the top surface of the core body. Two lateral veneer layers have top end faces connected to the bottom connecting surface of the top veneer layer, and inner lateral surfaces adhered respectively to the lateral surfaces of the core body.
Patent CA-2557748-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for ecatalog supplier portal
Inventor: KLUCZYK CHRIS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A Supplier Portal is provided to allow a Supplier to self-author the business process elements (BPEs) of a business process (BP) to create, manage and publish rich-content for use in eCatalogs, Data Pools, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and other knowledge management situations. The resulting business process (BP) for content management incorporates the Supplier's business process (BP) model. At the business process (BP) level, self-authoring allows users to adapt business process elements (BPEs) such as workflows, approval rules and approver roles and permissions, event notification and metrics. At the activity level, self-authoring allows users to adapt business process elements (BPEs) such as user interaction templates, business process (BP) rules and user roles and permissions that relate to the input, configuration, rationalization, classification, value extraction, quality control, publication, and ongoing management of rich-content. The resulting published rich-content incorporates a supplier's unique way of doing business while adhering to the quality, integrity and consistency imposed by the Supplier Portal to achieve a seamless published rich-content such as an eCatalog. The Supplier Portal can be any and all of a hosted behind a firewall solution, accessible via a browser on at least one of a Personal Computer, hand held, or wireless/wired networked communication or standalone device.
Patent CA-2558259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACKSON PETER
IPC: C08L1/08
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A paintable primer composition comprising a dispersion, or chip is disclosed.  The chip is produced from a dispersion comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a phthalate ester of a C1-C6 alkylated aromatic alcohol, a surfactant and other components selected from a metal carbonate, a white metal oxide pigment, an alkaline earth metal salt of a C9-C20 aliphatic fatty acid, a lower alkyl methacrylate polymer, a solvent and a rust inhibitor. The paintable primer composition is particularly suitable for painting surfaces, such as metals, composite materials and thermoplastic polyolefins including polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, thermoplastic elastomer or ethylene-propylene rubbers. Painting of polyethylene surfaces may be assisted by precoating with an adhesion promoter comprising an aromatic hydrocarbon, a co-polymer of a C2-C6 alkene and a vinyl ester and a chlorinated polyolefin.
Patent CA-2561890-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYASHI KAZUNORI
IPC: C08F220/24
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A stain remover which comprises a copolymer made from as essential ingredients (a) a polymerizable monomer having a polyfluoroalkyl group with less than 8 carbon atoms and represented by the general formula H2C=CXCOO-Y-Rf and (b) a fluorine-free polymerizable monomer represented by the following general formula. H2C=CXCOO-(RO)n-X The stain remover is effective in minimizing the amount of an organic solvent to be used. It imparts to a substrate the excellent property of removing stains therefrom and a satisfactory texture.
Patent CA-2562085-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for dewatering low pressure gradient gas wells
Inventor: MISSELBROOK JOHN GORDON
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for removing extraneous water from a natural gas well using a miniaturized jet pump assembly and a concentric coiled tubing string. The miniaturized jet pump assembly is attached to a concentric coiled tubing string at the surface and then run into the well as a single unit. Alternatively, the concentric coiled tubing string may be assembled in the well. Once downhole, the jet pump assembly is activated to remove extraneous water from the well thereby facilitating the production of natural gas. Should the functional portion of the jet pump assembly corrode or wear out, that portion may be uninstalled and replaced without removing the jet pump assembly and concentric coiled tubing string from the well.
Patent CA-2562364-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CURTIN JAMES LAURENCE
IPC: A62B1/04
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: There is a clamp for a universal beam (18). The clamp includes a flange hook (1) and locking plate (8) which are disposed on a support bar (2) for relative slidable adjustment over a range of beam configurations. In a position of use the clamp is attached to the beam (18) by slidable adjustment of the flange hook (1) and locking plate (8) to engage respective beam flanges (19, 20) in a manner to obtain a rigid load bearing beam mounting for the support bar (2).
Patent CA-2562379-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRITON GABRIELE
IPC: A61P31/00
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of a formulation containing meloxicam or a pharmacologically acceptable meloxicam salt of an organic or inorganic base, one or more vehicles and one or more suitable additives for preparing a veterinary medical composition for intramammary treatment of inflammatory diseases in mammals, particularly mastitis. The intramammary administration leads to an effective concentration in the target tissue, which is achieved very quickly.
Patent CA-2562425-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for channel sensitive scheduling in a communication system
Inventor: WILLENEGGER SERGE D
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: Method and apparatus for a channel sensitive scheduler for scheduling transmissions in a communication system. The scheduler is defined by a priority function of the channel condition as determined by amount of transmission power needed by a mobile station. In one embodiment the channel condition is determined based on the transmission pilot power of each mobile station and is used to calculate a priority value for each mobile station. The mobile stations are then scheduled to transmit based on the priority value.
Patent CA-2562472-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JARDINE MARK HAMILTON
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: This invention relates to a unit (1) for compacting waste prior to disposal.  The invention provides a waste compaction unit (1) for fitting into a housing comprising a lid (3) and an interior (4) for collecting waste, the compaction unit (1) comprising a plunger (7) comprising bellows housed in said lid (3); a pneumatic locking mechanism housed in said lid; and a pump connected to the plunger (7) via said locking mechanism wherein the pump is arranged in operation to activate the locking mechanism prior to inflating the bellows to extend the plunger (7) axially towards the bin interior (4) such that any waste collected therein is compacted.
Patent CA-2563172-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM D
IPC: G01N27/44
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A computer designed nanoengineered membrane for separation of dissolved species. One embodiment provides an apparatus for treatment of a fluid that includes ions comprising a microengineered porous membrane, a system for producing an electrical charge across the membrane, and a series of nanopores extending through the membrane. The nanopores have a pore size such that when the fluid contacts the membrane, the nanopores will be in a condition of double layer overlap and allow passage only of ions opposite to the electrical charge across the membrane.
Patent CA-2564500-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DER MOERE DONALD R
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: A crankshaft (280) has a non-homogenous structure is unitarily formed in a powder metallurgy process with at least two different metallic (32) constituents providing dissimilar characteristics at discrete locations of the structure.
Patent CA-2568360-A1 (CA)
Title: Prognostic tests for development of dermal stretch marks and implications for the preventive treatment thereof
Inventor: JIMENEZ FELIPE
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: Various methods of assessing the regenerative potential of dermal tissue in a patient may be determined and methods to determine the potential development of stretch marks in a patient are provided. Through the analysis of a series of dermal tissue samples, a method of monitoring the aging process of the dermal tissue of a patient is possible. Damaged or stretched marked skin may also be used in the development of various diagnostic therapies relating to the inducement of the extracellular matrix components of the skin due to the loss of elastic fibers generally found in stretch marked skin.
Patent CA-2569429-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMSON KEVIN NICHOLAS
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: The Cell Phone Wallet Sleeve is a Cell phone sleeve which holds debit and credit cards with your cell phone. The Cell Phone Wallet Sleeve only covers the top part of a flip phone. In a one piece cell phone, it covers the whole cell phone.   The Cell Phone Wallet Sleeve has a clear plastic face to allow users to view the cell phone screen and use it's buttons. The Cell Phone Wallet Sleeve is removable, to be used on it's own as a wallet.   This device can be made in different shapes and sizes, to fit any type of cell phone. This device can also be made out of different colors and materials. Some examples include Leather, Nylon, and Polyester.
Patent CA-2571219-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DI POCE JOHN
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: An apparatus for clamping a beam to a first end of a column is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a clamping member and a leg projecting downwardly from the clamping member. The clamping member is composed of a central portion located between first and second opposing hook portions.  At least one hole is defined in the clamping member. At least one fastener is received in the hole for clamping the clamping member to the beam. The leg, preferably in the shape of a collar, is adapted to be received within the first end of the column such that the central portion of the clamping member rests on the first end of the column.
Patent CA-2571596-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric liquid volatile dispenser
Inventor: DAVIS BRIAN T
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A plug-in type dispenser of liquid volatiles, such as insecticides, fragrants, and the like, of the type having a heater for evaporating the liquid volatiles from a wick, has a lamp that transmits light to an exterior of the dispenser housing incident with an exterior in-use indicator surface of the housing to illuminate the in-use indicator so it is readily visible from a viewing, preferably top, side of the dispenser.
Patent CA-2571739-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUTHERLAND MARK
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a pharmacologically active agent coupled to a target cell specific component, and a saponin, to uses of said composition and to a kit comprising said composition. The invention also relates to a method of enhancing the function and/or the target cell specificity of a pharmacologically active agent. It furthermore relates to uses of a saponin.
Patent CA-2573462-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing linear alpha olefins
Inventor: OOSTERVELD INGE
IPC: C07C1/32
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: A process for the preparation of linear alpha olefins having 2n carbon atoms from linear alpha olefins having n carbon atoms comprising the steps of: (a) dimerizing a linear alpha olefin having n carbon atoms in the presence of a dimerization catalyst to produce a linear internal olefin having 2n carbon atoms; (b)(i)reacting the linear internal olefin having 2n carbon atoms produced in step (a) with a trialkylaluminium compound in the presence of a catalytic amount of an isomerization/displacement catalyst in order to cause isomerization of the linear internal olefin and to displace alkyl group(s) from said trialkylaluminium compound to form an alkyl aluminium compound wherein at least one of the alkyl groups bound to aluminium is a linear alkyl which has been derived from the isomerization of said linear internal olefin, and (b)(ii) reacting said alkyl aluminium compound with an alpha olefin optionally in the presence of a displacement catalyst so as to displace said linear alkyl from said alkyl aluminium compound to form a linear alpha olefin having 2n carbon atoms.
Patent CA-2575518-A1 (CA)
Title: Medicinal composition as immunosuppressant
Inventor: SHIMOZATO TAKAICHI
IPC: A61K31/192
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A medicinal composition useful as an excellent preventive or therapeutic agent for diseases relating to immunization. The medicinal composition comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amino alcohol derivative represented by the following general formula (I), a pharmacologically acceptable salt of the derivative, and a pharmacologically acceptable ester of the derivative.   
[In the formula, R 1  and R 2  are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen, etc.; R 3  represents lower alkyl, etc.; R 4  represents hydrogen, etc.; R 5  represents hydrogen, halogeno, phenyl, etc.; X represents vinylene (CH=CH), methylated nitrogen, etc.; Y represents a single bond, oxygen, sulfur, or carbonyl; Z represents C 1 -C 8  alkylene, etc. ; n is 2 or 3; and the substituents a represent lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl, etc.]
Patent CA-2575640-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of measuring the number of bacteria, device of measuring the number of bacteria and cell used in the device
Inventor: FUKUI NAOKI
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: A bacterium counting method comprises steps (a to b). At step (a), a sample (specimen) to be measured and containing a predetermined species of bacterium (for example, escherichia coli or coliform) is added to a predetermined culture medium (for example, a culture medium used for a specific enzyme ground substance culture medium method. At step (b), the value of the current flowing through the culture medium to which the sample is added is measured at a predetermined temperature and at a predetermined constant voltage by using an oxygen electrode. At step (c), the time elapsed from the start of the measurement at step (b) until the current value which has decreased increases and exceeds a predetermined threshold is measured. At step (d), on the basis of the elapsed time, the initial number of bacteria of the species contained in the sample is counted.
Patent CA-2576841-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARROLL SEAN
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: A method of power line communication over an electrically conductive line having a plurality of phases between a first communication device and a plurality of other devices communicating at a communication frequency. For each phase the devices communicate at the communication frequency substantially over a single the phase. The method includes, for the first communication device receiving communications from the plurality of other devices, minimizing coupling between the phases so as to substantially maintain isolation between the phases at the communication frequency, and receiving communications in the first communication device at the communication frequency from the substantially isolated phases so as to minimize electrical noise received by the first communication device from interfering with the communications.