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Patent CA-2519923-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTLER RAYMOND LEONARD
IPC: A62C31/24
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a fire fighting apparatus, including one or more sprinklers, the or each sprinkler in the use position being mounted in the region of a structure so that when fluid is forced under pressure through the or each sprinkler, a radiant heat barrier of fluid droplets is formed. According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a sprinkler head suitable for use in forming a radiant heat barrier in the form of droplets of fire-fighting fluid in at least a single plane, the sprinkler head including at least one radial arm pivotally connected at its centre to a hub about which the or each radial arm pivots, the or each arm including one or more generally tangential extensions, the or each extension disposed at an outer end of, and in fluid communication with a respective radial arm, so that fire-fighting fluid may be sprayed from the sprinkler head to form the radiant heat barrier in at least the radial plane. According to yet another aspect of the present invention there is provided a fire fighting apparatus suitable for use with a sprinkler or sprinkler system, the sprinkler and sprinkler system including a water supply under pressure, the water delivered to one or more selected locations via water delivery pipes having an outlet at the selected location and at least one sprinkler head in fluid communication with the outlet, the fire fighting apparatus including: a fire retardant supply and a proportioning means in fluid communication with the fire retardant supply and water delivery pipes, wherein the proportioning means delivers the fire retardant in a selected and controlled concentration to the water supply in the water delivery pipes.
Patent CA-2519976-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for recursive bgp route updates in mpls networks
Inventor: XU MILTON Y
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A method for providing BGP route updates in an MPLS network is disclosed. The route update is performed at a router having a forwarding information table containing BGP routes and an internal label, and an adjacency table containing BGP/VPN labels and said internal label. The internal label corresponds to at least one IGP route and has an adjacency associated therewith. The method includes updating the adjacency associated with the internal label following an IGP route change.
Patent CA-2520649-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic firearm sight, and method of operating same
Inventor: TOWERY CLAY E
IPC: F41G3/16
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A firearm sight can detect engagement of a firing pin with a cartridge, and can respond to this event by saving an image which shows a target and reticle at a point in time just prior to the detected event. An electronic reticle can be downloaded into the sight. The effective position of the reticle within the sight can be adjusted electronically, and a zoom factor of the sight can be adjusted electronically. The sight can sense approximately transverse movement thereof, and can provide a user with an indication of the amount of transverse movement. With the use of an additional device, the sight can automatically align its reticle to the bore of a firearm on which the sight is mounted.
Patent CA-2521516-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for flexible bandwidth allocation
Inventor: GANDHI PRASHANT
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: Method and devices are provided for allocating network resources in a flexible manner. In some implementations, a customer's unused resources for a particular type of service are assigned to another type of service. In other implementations, a first customer's unused resources are assigned to a second customer, e.g., in exchange for a relatively lower service charge to the first customer. The unused bandwidth may be assigned on a hierarchical or a non-hierarchical basis. In preferred embodiments, resources are allocated using a token bucket methodology. Preferably, high-priority resources are not compromised by the allocation scheme. The discipline or manner in which resources or bandwidth are shared may be specified in a static fashion or information regarding the state of congestion in the network maybe used to generate a dynamic (time varying) specification.
Patent CA-2521962-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-diabetic agents
Inventor: BUSSOLOTTI DONALD L
IPC: C07D495/04
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) the prodrugs thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds and prodrugs; wherein R', R", R"', X, and Z are as defined herein; pharmaceutical compositions thereof;  and uses thereof in treating diabetes, insulin resistance, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and tissue ischemia.
Patent CA-2523400-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SVENDSEN ALLAN
IPC: A21D8/04
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: The inventors have developed improved polypeptides by substituting or deleting specified amino acids in fungal lipolytic enzymes. More particularly, the polypeptides result in a reduction of dough stickiness when they are added to a dough. The polypeptides may particularly have activity on polar lipids.
Patent CA-2524503-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDREN ROBERT
IPC: F41J2/02
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: This invention comprises a target device for firing practice comprising at least one thermal target surface heated by an electrically current passing through same. The thermal target surface comprises a number of current coils (10) arranged so as to conduct the current from a first area (14) of the target surface to a second area (15). Each current coil (10) comprises current conductors (11) disposed essentially in parallel with one another at a first distance from one another. The current conductors (11) are connected to one another at their ends so that they form said current coil from the first area to the second area. Proximate current coils are mutually connected via bridges (13).
Patent CA-2525931-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CROMWELL ROGER S
IPC: C04B24/14
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés de cimentation de zones souterraines percées par des puits de forage au moyen de dispersants biodégradables. Une composition de ciment de l'invention comprend un ciment hydraulique, suffisamment de l'eau pour former une suspension et un dispersant à base de ciment biodégradable hydrosoluble comprenant un copolymère greffe de polyamide contenant au moins une chaîne latérale formée d'aldéhydes et d'acides contenant du souffre ou leurs sels.
Patent CA-2526732-A1 (CA)
Title: Q-alkyl macrolide and azalide derivatives and regioselective process for their preparation
Inventor: LAZAREVSKI GORJANA
IPC: A61K31/7052
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: The present disclooure relates to new 11-O-alkyl macrolides and azalides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, and to pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The disclosure also relates to a process for the preparation of 11-O-alkyl macrolides and azalides by regioselective 11-O-alkylation of macrolides and azalides having a vicinal diol system, using diazoalkanes in the presence of transition-metal halides or boric acid as catalysts. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to uses of the 11 -0-alkyl macrolides and azalides as antibacterial agents or intermediates for the synthesis of other antibacterial agents.
Patent CA-2526768-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif medical a construction segmentee
Inventor: SMITH SCOTT R
IPC: A61M25/16
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif médical présentant une construction segmentée. Dans au moins certains modes de réalisation, un dispositif médical comprend une pluralité d'éléments allongés conducteurs qui possèdent une telle longueur et qui sont reliés entre eux de manière à conférer un certain degré de compatibilité d'IRM au dispositif. Dans certains modes de réalisation, lesdits éléments allongés peuvent comporter une série d'éléments allongés solides et d'éléments allongés tubulaires, ladite construction engendrant une façon de commander au moins certaines propriétés du dispositif, par exemple, la rigidité, la transmission du couple, la flexibilité, la capacité à conserver une forme, et similaire. Toutefois dans des modes de réalisation supplémentaires, au moins un des éléments allongés présente un évidement, dans lequel peut s'insérer une protubérance d'un autre élément allongé.
Patent CA-2526844-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede permettant de distinguer entre arythmies ventriculaires et supraventriculaires
Inventor: BARDY GUST H
IPC: A61B5/363
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une architecture de détection convenant à des régulateurs cardiaques implantables. L'architecture de détection de la présente invention fournit des procédés et des dispositifs permettant de distinguer entre arythmies. En outre, la spécificité accrue de l'origine de l'arythmie identifie permet à l'architecture de détection de mieux distinguer entre rythmes pour lesquels la thérapie par régulateur est indiquée, et ceux pour lesquels elle ne l'est pas.
Patent CA-2529115-A1 (CA)
Title: Fastening device
Inventor: HEISS FRANZ
IPC: F16B2/00
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A fastening device comprises a conical anchor piece (7, 17) and a conical recess (2) and, if necessary, an insertion piece (3). The conical outer surfaces (4, 10, 18) have annular grooves (5) on the one hand, and annular grooves (11) with O-rings or annular beads (19) on the other. The annular grooves (5) are somewhat offset in the height thereof with regard to the opposite annular grooves (11) or annular beads (19) so that in one anchor piece (7, 17), which rests with a stop, e.g. a flange (9, 20), a drawing force (14) serves to pretension. This results in the provision of a self-tightening fastening device.
Patent CA-2529266-A1 (CA)
Title: Frozen confection and process for manufacturing such
Inventor: HERITAGE ANITA FRANCES
IPC: A23L33/20
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A frozen confection is provided having a total energy content of from 150 to 350 kcal (628 to 1460 kJ) per 100 g of frozen confection. The frozen confection comprises fat and carbohydrate.      The carbohydrate comprises free sugars and the fat comprises saturated fatty acids. Each of the fat, carbohydrate, saturated fat and free sugars contribute specific amounts of energy to the frozen confection. The confection has an improved nutritional balance of dietary factors without loss of palatability. Also provided is a process suitable for manufacturing the frozen confection, the process comprising forming a premix comprising a glucose syrup having a dextrose equivalent in the range 20 to 40 DE and then freezing the premix thereby to form the frozen confection.
Patent CA-2529989-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAIT PAUL
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A sports glove comprising a palm side, a dorsal side positioned opposite the palm side, and a plurality of interchangeable protection sections positioned on the dorsal side. Each interchangeable protection section includes a removable attachment engaging the protection section to the dorsal side. This removable attachment can comprise hooks and loops, zippers, adhesives, and snaps. Preferably, each interchangeable protection section includes a width and a length wherein less than half the width and less than half the length is attached to the dorsal side. Alternately, a majority of the width and a majority of the length can be attached to the dorsal side. In another alternate embodiment each interchangeable protection section includes a base wherein the base is removably attached to the dorsal side.
Patent CA-2531491-A1 (CA)
Title: Agonist polypeptide of receptor for zot and zonulin
Inventor: FASANO ALESSIO
IPC: B65H23/188
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: Agonist polypeptide of a receptor protein has been identified. The agonist can be used to facilitate drug and antigen absorption. Suitable routes of administration include oral, nasal, transdermal, and intravenous.  Pharmaceutical formulations may comprise a therapeutic agent or an immunogenic agent in combination with the agonist polypeptide.
Patent CA-2532086-A1 (CA)
Title: Prosthetic valves for medical application
Inventor: SHAW DAVID PETER
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: A prosthetic valve in the form of a flap valve which includes one or more flaps arranged to allow movement of liquid through the valve only in one direction, in which the or each flap is made of a flexible open work structure of a medically acceptable metal such as titanium or a titanium alloy.
Patent CA-2533154-A1 (CA)
Title: Photoluminescent heterodiamondoids as biological labels
Inventor: DAHL JEREMY E
IPC: G01N21/76
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: Novel biological labels are disclosed herein. The label comprises a functionalized heterodiamondoid functioning as a biological probe, the probe having an affinity for a target analyte molecule. Upon absorption of incident excitation radiation, color center(s) located within the heterodiamondoid are caused to luminesce. The photoemitted light may be detected and analyzed to yield information about the analyte. The color centers in the heterodiamondoid will typically comprise nitrogen-vacancy and/or nitrogen-pore complexes, but may also comprise a dopant impurity atom such as a rare earth or transition metal element.
Patent CA-2534082-A1 (CA)
Title: System for removing mercury and mercuric compounds from dental wastes
Inventor: KIMBALL AMANDA K
IPC: B01D29/88
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for removing amalgam particles and/or dissolved metals, such as mercury and silver from dental effluents. The system can include one or more of a particle collection device (116) and a dual-purpose line cleaner (120).
Patent CA-2535166-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of manufacturing multiple levels of automobile trim
Inventor: PETERS ARNIS E
IPC: B29C70/78
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing at least two types of automobile trim level pieces using a single injection molding apparatus. The method includes the steps of preparing a mold having two pieces uniting to form an internal cavity and having an injection port located in one of the pieces, and preparing at least two different trim level pieces using this mold. The present invention further provides a decorative automobile trim piece comprising a formed metal sheet and a resin layer applied to the metal sheet. Also provided is a trim level piece comprising a n insert with a through hole, a decorative surface, and an insert backing. The trim level piece further comprises a resin backing associated with the insert backing, and a resin feature on the decorative surface.
Patent CA-2535847-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CASEBOLT SCOTT C
IPC: A62B1/10
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: A preferred embodiment self-retracting lifeline (100) includes a centrifugal clutch assembly (121) having a pawl (128) and a spring (131). The pawl (128) and the spring (131), which do not require any fixed attachment to any other component of the device, are held in place and pivotable within a plate (143).  The plate (143) is rotatable within a cavity (120) of a brake hub (118) including teeth (141) extending into the cavity (120). When a centrifugal force is applied, the pawl (128) compresses the spring (131) and moves away from the plate (143) to engage the teeth (141) thereby activating a brake assembly within the self-retracting lifeline (100).
Patent CA-2536288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHITARA KENYA
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: It is intended to provide a cancer metastasis inhibitor, in particular, a drug which is useful in treating bone metastasis and liver metastasis. Namely, a cancer metastasis inhibitor comprising, as the active ingredient, a substance inhibiting the activities of insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I and IGF-II. By using this inhibitor, cancer metastasis can be significantly inhibited.
Patent CA-2538277-A1 (CA)
Title: Osteopathic pillow
Inventor: GUEZ GERARD
IPC: A47G9/00
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: The pillow (10) comprises a body (12) made of an elastically deformable material provided with a top side (14) upon which the head of a user can be rested, and an underside (16) for being placed upon a pillow support. The top side (14) is joined to the underside (16) by at least one shoulder side (18, 18b). Said shoulder side is provided with a shoulder cut-out (20A, 20B) that forms an opening for the cervical vertebrae of the user when he is lying on his back, and forms an accommodating space for the shoulder of the user when he is lying on his side. The top side (14) preferably comprises a recess (22) that partially accommodates the head of the user (H), called the head receiving recess (22).
Patent CA-2539401-A1 (CA)
Title: Milk pump system
Inventor: CROFT GORDON JAMES
IPC: B65G67/04
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for transferring a liquid consumable product, such as milk, from a bulk storage tank to a transport vehicle receiving tank or from one bulk tank to another whether stationary or mobile. The system increases the efficiency with which the milk is transferred from the bulk tank to the transport vehicle by providing a centrifugal pump permanently positioned on the milk producer's premises proximal the bulk tank. The system includes an air-purge system for removing any residual milk from the pump and transfer lines once pumping has ceased, as well as a wash system for cleaning the pump system components after use. In addition to transferring milk from the bulk tank to the transport truck, the centrifugal pump is conveniently adaptable for use in the washing operations, thereby adding to the efficiency of the overall system.
Patent CA-2543015-A1 (CA)
Title: Water dispersible products
Inventor: CHOI WAI MING
IPC: D21H17/00
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: Water dispersible fiber products are provided. In one embodiment, a water dispersible fiber sheet is provided and it is preferably formed from regenerated cellulose fibers, a second fiber that is adapted to provide strength to the water dispersible fiber sheet, and a water soluble binder. In use, the fiber sheet can be formed into a variety of products including, for example, for labels, packaging, medical and health care products. The fiber sheet is particularly advantageous in that it is readily dispersible upon contact with water, yet it will retain its strength when used with other fluids, such as alcohol and oils. The biodegradability of the fiber sheet will also allow the fibers to be consumed naturally by environmental bacteria, thus eliminating the need for special disposal procedures. In another embodiment, the water dispersible fiber sheet can be incorporated into a filter media.
Patent CA-2547611-A1 (CA)
Title: Endoscopic suturing device
Inventor: ORTIZ MARK S
IPC: A61B17/062
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: An endoscopic apparatus for the continuous application of a suture includes a suturing body that is shaped and dimensioned for attachment to the distal end of a commercially available endoscope in a manner permitting actuation thereof. The suturing body is composed of a suture housing in which a needle and drive assembly are housed for movement of the needle about a continuous circular path facilitating the application of a suture secured to a distal end of the needle. The drive assembly includes a rocker that moves along the suture housing under the control of a drive cable and a pin, wherein actuation of the drive cable and pin cause the rocker to selectively engage and disengage the needle causing the needle to move about a circular path in a continuous manner.
Patent CA-2548154-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GELFAND MATTHEW A
IPC: E01F13/12
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: An energy absorbing system. The system includes an anchor (300), a net (500) mechanically coupled to the anchor (300), and a support (400) mechanically coupled to the net (500) via a frangible connector (450), wherein the frangible connector (450) uncouples the support (400) from the net (500) upon application of at least a threshold force to the frangible connector (450). In another aspect, the system further includes an energy absorber (800) mechanically coupling the net (500) and the anchor (300). In another aspect, the system further includes a joint (700) mechanically coupling the energy absorber (800) and the anchor (300), wherein the joint (700) pivots on a horizontal axis.
Patent CA-2550380-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINDEE SCOTT A
IPC: B65G43/00
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: A conveyor system (25) for accepting one or more streams of product input and converting the one or more streams to a format that is suitable for automatic loading to a subsequent machine (35) is disclosed. The conveyor system (25) comprises an input level shifting conveyor (45) disposed to receive the one or more product input streams. The level shifting conveyor (45) is movable between a first upper level position and second lower level position. An upper level strip conveyor (50) is disposed to receive product from the input level shifting conveyor (45) when the input level shifting conveyor (45) is moved to the first upper level position. The upper level strip conveyor (50) includes an output end that is in a fixed position during formatting to direct product received by the upper level strip conveyor (50) to a first lateral alignment position of the format. A lower level strip conveyor (55) is disposed to receive product from the level shifting conveyor (45) when the level shifting conveyor (45) is moved to the second lower level position. The lower level strip conveyor (55) includes an output end that is in a fixed position during formatting to direct product received by the lower level strip conveyor (55) to a second lateral alignment position of the format.
Patent CA-2551480-A1 (CA)
Title: System and a node used in the system for wireless communication and sensory monitoring
Inventor: BRIDGELALL RAJ
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A system is provided for communication and sensory monitoring. The system comprises a plurality of nodes installed as a network in a structure. Each of the plurality of nodes comprises an internode transceiver for wireless communication between nodes, a wireless network transceiver for wireless communication with one or more wireless devices, one or more sensors for monitoring the environment of the structure and a processor coupled to the internode transceiver, the wireless network transceiver and the one or more sensors to exchange data with the internode transceiver, the wireless network transceiver and the one or more sensors devices coupled to the processor and process the data. The system also includes a wide area network bridge coupled to the plurality of network nodes. The network bridge receives data from the plurality of network nodes and passes the information to a computer network for processing.
Patent CA-2552219-A1 (CA)
Title: Cryosurgical devices for endometrial ablation
Inventor: VAN DER WALT NICHOLAS R
IPC: A61B18/02
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A cryoablation system for performing endometrial ablation comprising an elongated tubular cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis, an expandable balloon extending from the distal end of the cannula and fluidly connected to a source of heat transfer fluid by at least one fluid path, a pump for circulating the heat transfer fluid into and out of the balloon, a probe handle coupled to the proximal end of the cannula and in fluidic communication with the balloon through the cannula, and a heat exchanger for varying the temperature of the heat transfer fluid, wherein the heat exchanger is fluidly connected to a secondary refrigerant source, and wherein the heat exchanger comprises an outer tubular wall and a plurality of fins extending from the tubular wall toward the interior portion of the heat exchanger.