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Patent CA-2741634-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHWARZ HANS-PETER
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2009-10-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the development of an animal model for testing various agents in the treatment of a clotting disorder. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of ultra-large molecular weight multimers of von Willebrand factor (VWF) in various mouse strains to induce thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)-like symptoms for the development of a mouse model of TTP. The invention also provides methods for generating such animal disease models and screening methods for identifying biologically active compounds which are effective in the treatment of TTP.
Patent CA-2742526-A1 (CA)
Title: Radial sliding seal subassembly for metering devices, and metering device with such a radial sliding seal subassembly
Inventor: LECKEBUSCH KLAUS
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2008-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a radial sliding seal component (10), particularly for use in metering devices, such as syringes, pipetting piston-cylinder arrangements, and the like, comprising a sealing component (12) working together with at least one pretensioning component (14), wherein the sealing component (12) comprises a sealing segment (16) extending in the axial direction and in the circumferential direction, preferably running in the circumferential direction, on which a sealing surface (18) facing in a first radial direction for sealing and sliding contact in at least the axial direction is formed on a working surface extending in the axial direction and in the circumferential direction, preferably running in the circumferential direction, and on which a pretensioning surface (20) extending in a second radial direction opposite to the first is formed for engaging with the pretensioning component (14) for transferring the radial pretensioning force, wherein the pretensioning component (14) comprises a spring carrier (26) and a plurality of separately formed radial spring segments (22) compliantly supported at least in the radial direction on the spring carrier (26).
Patent CA-2743144-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MALONEY IAN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: Embodiments generally disclosed herein include computer-implemented methods for delivery of video content across a network. Such methods comprise a content delivery manager capable of receiving a video stream from a content source for delivery to a end user of a content publisher. The content delivery manager is further capable of detecting a trigger signal within the video stream. For example, the trigger signal can indicate a temporal mark injected into the video stream by the content publisher. During general operation, the content delivery manager processes the trigger signal to determine whether to modify delivery of the video stream to the end user. According to another general embodiment, a computer-implemented method is provided for authorizing delivery of a video stream to an end user.
Patent CA-2749465-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIFFIN WESTON BLAINE
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 2011-08-18
Abstract: A multi-focus probe (100) that includes a motor (250) communicatively coupled with a lead screw (254) and configured to turn the lead screw (254) about a lengthwise axis of the lead screw (254), wherein the lead screw (254) includes a length having threads. The probe (100) also includes a lead-screw nut (256) positioned about the lead screw (254) such that the lead-screw nut (256) engages the threads and such that the lead-screw nut (256) and the lead screw (254) can move relative to one another via the threads, a transducer (104) configured to move vertically with the lead screw (254), and an enclosure (106) surrounding the transducer (104), wherein the enclosure (106) includes a probe face (118) configured to hold fluid and engage a wave emission target such that waves from the transducer (104) can enter the target.  Further, the probe (100) includes a capture feature (268) capable of engaging the lead-screw nut (256) such that the lead-screw nut (256) is vertically fixed relative to the probe face (118) and such that the lead screw (254) moves away from the probe face (118) when rotating within the lead-screw nut (256) in a first direction and moves toward the probe face (118) when rotating within the lead-screw nut (256) in a second direction opposite to the first direction while the lead-screw nut (256) is engaged by the capture feature (268).
Patent CA-2751416-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOUNG ROBERT
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: A medical article 100 is used to repair prolapses of various pelvic organs including vaginal vault prolapse. The medical article 100 can include a first flap 105 comprising a dual density mesh formed of a first and second filament, a second flap 101 comprising a single density mesh formed of the first filament, and a third flap 103 comprising a single density mesh formed of the second filament. The first 105, second 101, and third flap 103 can share a common intersection 107 that can form an arc. The medical article 100 can be formed by knitting a uniform piece of mesh and the arc 107 can be configured to conform to a surface of a pelvic organ.  Methods of manufacturing and methods of using the medical article are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2755396-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIROTSOU MARIA
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2010-03-15
Abstract: A method of inducing a protective response against ischemic tissue damage is carried out by administering to subject a composition comprising an HASF polypeptide. The composition is administered prior to an ischemic event such as myocardial infarction to reduce tissue damage associated with such an event.
Patent CA-2757092-A1 (CA)
Title: Agricultural sprayer boom having aligned mast and center section
Inventor: HONERMANN JOHN PAUL
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 2011-11-07
Abstract: An agricultural sprayer boom assembly is provided that includes a center section having a first frame configured to support left and right wing sections of the agricultural sprayer boom assembly. The agricultural sprayer boom assembly also includes a mast having a second frame coupled to the first frame, and configured to support the first frame during operation and transport. The first and second frames are aligned with one another along a direction of travel.
Patent CA-2757196-A1 (CA)
Title: Led collimation optics module and luminaire using same
Inventor: ADAMS JOHN ANDRE
IPC: F24S23/70
Filed: 2010-03-29
Abstract: An LED collimation optics module (16) and luminaire (10) using the same, and optics device for stage lighting are disclosed. In one embodiment of the LED collimation optics module (16), an LED  chip (30) provides a plurality of sources of light (G, R, B, W). An optical conductor (32) is superposed on the LED chip (30) to mix the light received from the plurality of sources of light (G, R, B, W). After passing through the optical conductor (32), the mixed light enters a compound parabolic concentrator (34) which is coupled to the optical conductor (32). The compound parabolic concentrator (34) collimates the light received from the optical conductor (32) such that a homogeneous pupil (90) is emitted.
Patent CA-2757659-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PI BO
IPC: G16B40/10
Filed: 2010-04-06
Abstract: Methods for identifying and measuring pharmacodynamic biomarkers of neuropsychiatric disease, and for monitoring a subject's response to treatment. For example, materials and methods for monitoring the effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation in a subject having a neuropsychiatric disease are provided.
Patent CA-2757815-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENDER CHRISTOPHER L
IPC: G06F21/24
Filed: 2011-11-15
Abstract: A computing device and a method for a computing device to control access to data stored on a data store of the device. An access component of the device having control over access to the data. The access component being operative to receive a request for data from a requesting component, identify an assigned access domain of the requesting component and an assigned data domain of the requested data and determine whether the requesting component is authorized to access the data by comparing the assigned access domain and the data domain with permissions specified in a security policy. If the assigned access domain is authorized to access the data domain, the access component may provide access to the requested data.
Patent CA-2757867-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAHAM NEIL JOHN
IPC: G09G5/12
Filed: 2011-11-14
Abstract: Concurrent display of graphic content on multiple displays is described. A frame of graphic content to be displayed on multiple displays can be written to a single memory location. Previously written graphic content can be read to multiple displays having misaligned synchronization signals and new graphic content can be written to a different memory location concurrently.
Patent CA-2760158-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOFFMAN MICHAEL T
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2010-04-26
Abstract: Athletic performance monitoring systems include GPS data to enhance various features of the workout as well as the post-workout data analysis. Such features include using output from multiple sensors to determine the most accurate data available for providing distance measurements for individual segments of a route. The most accurate data for each route segment, from whatever source, then is used to provide the overall route distance and as the basis for making other calculations, such as pace, calorie burn, etc. Another feature relates to the ability to both input and output geographically tagged messages while moving along a route during an athletic performance.
Patent CA-2760452-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAVARMAND SAEID
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2010-04-28
Abstract: An ink or coating composition is rheologically tested at three or more temperatures which substantially cover the anticipated range of printing operation temperatures expected to be encountered during printing to determine the value of the rheological parameters viscous modulus, phase angle and phase-angle slope, and to identify values of these parameters encountered during printing around which the structural behavior of the ink or coating changes. An ink composition that has a phase angle of at least 55°, a viscous modulus of at least 150 Pa, and a phase-angle slope of at least -0.5°/°C. exhibits low misting when em-ployed in high speed printing apparatus.
Patent CA-2761066-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de notification d'information sur la technologie d'acces radio, et procede correspondant
Inventor: DWYER JOHANNA LISA
IPC: H04W48/16
Filed: 2010-05-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un nud d'accès. Ce nud d'accès comporte un composant configuré pour communiquer avec une station mobile fonctionnant dans une première technologie d'accès radio ou "RAT" (Radio Access Technology) ou une seconde RAT. Ce composant est configuré pour notifier à une station mobile l'autorisation de tenter d'identifier une cellule fonctionnant dans une première RAT en l'absence de notification à la station mobile, pour une cellule de desserte utilisant la seconde RAT, d'une liste de cellules voisines fonctionnant dans un premier type d'accès radio.
Patent CA-2761174-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHINNADURAI MANOKAR
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2010-06-11
Abstract: A vehicle communication interface (VCI) that allows for a single communications protocol to be used between a software application and a plurality of software drivers that are connected to physical interfaces of the VCI. Also, a method of communicating with a vehicle using a host system such as a personal computer. The method also makes use of a single communications protocol between a software application that processes information received from a vehicle and a plurality of software drivers.
Patent CA-2761229-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RENGA JAMES
IPC: C07D211/84
Filed: 2010-06-08
Abstract: S-Halo -6-(aryl)-4-iminotetrahydropicolinic acids having mono-, di- tri- and tetra- substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. (I)
Patent CA-2761883-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIERMAN STEVEN F
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2010-05-12
Abstract: A sheath can include a sheath body and a sheath hub. The sheath body can have a generally flexible tubular structure, a proximal end, and a distal end. The sheath body can further define a longitudinal axis. The sheath hub can attach to the proximal end of the sheath body and define a longitudinal axis generally aligned with the axis of the sheath body. The sheath body and sheath hub can also form a central cavity along their respective axes. The sheath hub can include two plates: a flexible plate and a rigid plate. The rigid plate can have a relief generally centered on the sheath body's axis. Advantageously, the flexible plate and rigid plate can overlap to substantially seal the central cavity.
Patent CA-2763306-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON KEVIN R
IPC: A23L29/206
Filed: 2010-05-10
Abstract: In this disclosure there are provided processes for providing a Soy Protein Flour water dispersion with reduced vis-cosity. Also provided in the disclosure are Soy Protein Flour dispersions with reduced viscosity, and the use of Soy Protein Flour dispersions with reduced viscosity.
Patent CA-2763571-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORIARTY BRENDAN JOSEPH
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2010-05-26
Abstract: An intraocular lens (31) which may be used as a posterior lens in a lens train including a converging anterior lens (20) and diverging posterior lens (31) in which the optical/focal axes of the two lenses are not coincident such that the focal point (9) of the lens train is offset from the focal axis of the anterior lens.  Light rays (50) incident upon the anterior lens parallel to its focal axis may thus be directed (51) to parts of the retina offset from the fovea where the macula may not have degenerated.
Patent CA-2765708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG JEFFREY ALBERT
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2010-06-24
Abstract: Email messages in a mailing list for an organization are monitored and filtered (or queued for moderation) based on predetermined characteristics of the message. A manager of the mailing list can later determine whether the queued messages should be approved and distributed to the intended recipients or rejected and prevented from being distributed. Alternatively, an automatic decision is made to approve or reject messages based on the predetermined characteristics. The predetermined characteristics include: the size of the mailing list; the size of the email message; the existence of specified words (such as a product name or a specific word such as "confidential") within the message; no subject line; the sender has sent too many messages already; and the email address matches a list.
Patent CA-2765769-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for preparing linear alpha-olefins
Inventor: FRITZ PETER M
IPC: C07C11/02
Filed: 2010-05-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing linear alpha-olefins (LAO) by oligomerization of ethylene in the presence of a solvent and homogeneous catalyst, comprising the steps of: (i) feeding ethylene, solvent and catalyst into an oligomerization reactor, (ii) oligomerizing the ethylene in the reactor, (iii) removing a reactor outlet stream comprising solvent, linear alpha-olefins, optionally unreacted ethylene and catalyst from the reactor via a reactor outlet piping system, (iv) dosing at least one additive selected from the group consisting of alcohols, polyethylene glycols, polyethylene glycol monoethers, polyethylene glycol diethers, polyamines, amines, amino alcohols and surfactants, (v) transferring the reactor outlet stream containing the additive to a catalyst deactivation and removal section, and (vi) deactivating the catalyst with caustic and removing the deactivated catalyst from the reactor outlet stream, wherein the residence time of the additive in the reactor outlet stream prior to mixing with caustic is at least 1 second preferably at least 5 seconds, more preferably at least 10 seconds.
Patent CA-2766682-A1 (CA)
Title: External mixer assembly
Inventor: EMMONS CLIFFORD L
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A fluid delivery system for dispensing a multicomponent biological adhesive, the system comprising: a conduit assembly housed within a housing, the conduit assembly having two conduits each having an exit opening; a reservoir assembly having a first reservoir containing the first adhesive component and a second reservoir containing the second adhesive component, the first and second reservoirs being in fluid communication with a respective one of the two conduits, wherein the first and second reservoirs each include a sealable opening configured for being penetrated by a proximal end of the two conduits; and a deflector assembly having a deflector plate displaced at a distance from a distal end of the housing for receiving the first and the second adhesive components from the two conduits and deflecting the first and second adhesive components prior to dispensing to an application site, wherein the deflector plate is substantially parallel to each of the exit openings.
Patent CA-2767578-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for an improved motor control center
Inventor: HRACHOVEC DALE R
IPC: G05B19/042
Filed: 2010-07-09
Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for operating a motor control center. The invention includes determining a hardware configuration of functional modules within a motor control center; downloading the hardware configuration to a programmable logic controller; configuring a program to run on the programmable logic controller based on the hardware configuration; and executing the program. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.
Patent CA-2767603-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOWZEY EARL MASTER III
IPC: B29C49/46
Filed: 2012-02-15
Abstract: A process for decreasing the mold residence time in extrusion blow molding, wherein pressurized air is used to expand a plastic into a blow molded article.
Patent CA-2767709-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROGAN PAUL BRIAN
IPC: H02M1/12
Filed: 2012-02-10
Abstract: There is provided a controller (116) for a converter (102) and a respective method of operating such a controller (116).  The converter (102) receives an input power and provides an output power by a switching operation wherein in an embodiment the output power has at least two phases. In accordance with embodiments, the controller (116) comprises an input (118) for receiving a feedback signal (114) depending on the output power of the converter (102); and an output for providing a control signal (122) to the converter (102) to thereby control the switching operation of the converter (102), the control signal (122) corresponding to a switching pattern that is updated in response to the feedback signal (114); the control signal (122) including an harmonic compensation signal (123) which reduces higher harmonics in the output power, the higher harmonics originating from a time delay between taking the feedback signal (114) and the updating of the switching pattern.
Patent CA-2769299-A1 (CA)
Title: Spray body shaft, throw-off securing element and corresponding spray body for a rotary atomiser
Inventor: SEIZ BERNHARD
IPC: B05B3/10
Filed: 2010-07-26
Abstract: The invention relates to various new bell cup attachments using polygonal clamping technology, a centrifugal force clamping pliers means, a conical internal thread in the bell cup shaft and a central clamping screw.
Patent CA-2770891-A1 (CA)
Title: Intelligent fastener system
Inventor: GAMBOA JAMES D
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2010-08-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus are used to visually recognize and install fasteners on a structure. An electronic image of the fastener is recorded, and is processed by a computer operated image recognition program to identify the fastener. The computer provides installation instructions an installation tool based on the identity of the fastener.
Patent CA-2772216-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GLEIMAN SETH
IPC: B29C48/32
Filed: 2012-03-21
Abstract: A system and method for forming biodegradable ultra-porous hollow fibers are disclosed.  The fibers are formed by electrospinning a liquid polymer composition (e.g., solution) of a high molecular weight aliphatic polyester in a controlled environment.
Patent CA-2772490-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAPOPORT URI
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2010-08-25
Abstract: The present invention discloses to a magnetic resonance device consisting of magnets housed within a cage, a thermal regulating system (TRS) adapted to thermoregulate the magnets to room temperature T ± ?T. TRS comprising a (i) preset array of one or more opened-bore channels provided within the cage and/or within the magnets; and, (ii) means for forcing fluid throughout the array of opened-bore channels, such that temperature T of the magnets is regulated to a preset range of ?T.
Patent CA-2779403-A1 (CA)
Title: Carbon catalyst, process for production of same, and electrode and battery each utilizing same
Inventor: KISHIMOTO TAKEAKI
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2010-11-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a carbon catalyst having an improved activity. The carbon catalyst is produced by (S1) carbonizing a raw material comprising an organic compound that acts as a carbon source, a metal and an electrically conductive carbon material to produce a carbonized material, (S2) impregnating the carbonized material with a metal, and (S3) heating the resulting product.
Patent CA-2780896-A1 (CA)
Title: Belt driven clamping arrangement for gripping and advancing web material in a packaging machine
Inventor: BUCHKO RAYMOND G
IPC: B65B47/00
Filed: 2009-03-18
Abstract: A packaging machine including a formation station that deforms a flexible web of material to form a cavity adapted to receive a product to be packaged, a supply of flexible web material, and a belt assembly configured to engage the flexible web material and operative to advance the flexible web material along a predetermined path to the formation station. The belt assembly preferably includes a first toothed belt and a second toothed belt spaced laterally from the first toothed belt, wherein the first toothed belt and the second toothed belts include a series of facing, axially spaced apart web material gripping members for gripping spaced apart edges defined by the web material. The web material gripping members are secured to the toothed belts via clamping engagement structure on each web material gripping member, the clamping engagement structure being engaged with one or more teeth of the toothed belt to which the web material gripping member is secured.
Patent CA-2781226-A1 (CA)
Title: Ensemble de manutention d'un module de moteur d'aeronef
Inventor: BOULANGER PASCAL
IPC: B66C23/48
Filed: 2010-11-19
Abstract: Cet ensemble de manutention d'un module (1) comprend notamment un chariot (2), une portion pivotante (5) au sommet du chariot, un outillage (12) de support du module et des moyens complémentaires (19) d'assemblage de l'outillage à la partie pivotante (5), de façon que le module (1) puisse être tourné d'une position d'origine verticale, observée quand il parvient à l'atelier de montage dans une caisse, à une position horizontale convenant à son assemblage à un autre module du moteur.
Patent CA-2781549-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERSON JON
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2010-11-23
Abstract: Described herein are methods useful for normalizing any biomarker in platelets. This has application in any method in which one wishes to ascertain or compare the level of a biomarker, e.g., for diagnostic or prognostic methods relating to a biomarker of interest. Using such an approach can permit the assessment of disease status (e.g., angiogenic status) of an individual with less error than an expression value that is not normalized or that is normalized to total protein levels. Also provided are methods for selecting a normalizing protein for normalizing biomarkers in a sample, e.g., a platelet sample.