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Patent CA-2628968-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for detection of biological organisms using raman scattering
Inventor: SIEGEL NEAL A
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2006-10-16
Granted: 2016-10-11
Abstract: A method for the detection of compounds, including biological macromolecules and cells, using changes in Raman spectroscopic properties upon binding of at least one analyte binding partner. The method comprises contacting at least one analyte with at least one analyte binding partner, binding at least one analyte to at least one analyte binding partner to form a complex, and detecting the complex using the change in Raman light scattering.
Patent CA-2632856-C (CA)
Inventor: CHEN SHUQI
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 1999-06-23
Granted: 2010-10-12
Abstract: A sample testing system has a chamber sealing apparatus adapted to receive a chamber containing a fluid sample material and to seal portions of a chamber into segments. A reagent injector cartridge actuator is adapted to receive a reagent injector cartridge having at least one needle in fluid communication with a reagent reservoir, and to move a reagent injector cartridge to inject a quantity of reagent into a segment of a chamber. In certain preferred embodiments, a flow control device induces a flow of sample in a segment. A sensor generates a signal corresponding to a condition of the mixture.
Patent CA-2634421-C (CA)
Inventor: STARBUCK MICHAEL
IPC: D04B35/02
Filed: 2006-09-05
Granted: 2013-10-22
Abstract: A knitting needle for knitted sueded fabric is provided. The needle includes a shank, a hook, a latch, and an abrasive surface. The abrasive surface is defined on the shank, the hook, the latch, and any combinations thereof. A method of knitting a sueded fabric is also provided. The method includes forming an abrasive surface on a knitting needle, moving the knitting needle through a knitting cycle, and moving a yarn across the abrasive surface to form fibrils on the yarn as the knitting needle is moving through the knit-ting cycle.
Patent CA-2634534-C (CA)
Title: Top drive
Inventor: FOLK ROBERT ALDEN
IPC: E21B19/08
Filed: 2005-06-07
Granted: 2011-01-18
Abstract: An apparatus for use in a top drive for releasably holding a tubular, the apparatus comprising at least two opposed clamping apparatuses, spaced-apart for selective receipt of a tubular to be clamped therebetween, each of the two opposed clamping apparatus having a mount and a piston movable within the mount, the piston selectively movable toward and away from a tubular to be clamped, two spaced-apart telescopic legs which in use depend from a part of the top drive, the telescopic legs for moving the at least two opposed clamping apparatus in a substantially vertical plane.
Patent CA-2635662-C (CA)
Title: Controller for thermal treatment of tissue
Inventor: BLEWETT JEFFREY J
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 1998-03-23
Granted: 2012-05-29
Abstract: An apparatus for use in conjunction with a transurethral radio frequency (RF) ablation electrode insertable into a patient's prostate region to ablate prostate tissue by delivering RF current therethrough. The apparatus comprises an RF generator for outputting RF current through the ablation electrode and a second electrode in contact with the patient. The RF current is sufficient to ablate prostate tissue disposed between the ablation and second electrodes. Processing circuitry controls delivery of RF current by the RF generator. An infusion pump pumps a fluid into the prostate region, the infusion pump is responsive to commands generated by the processing circuitry to pump the fluid at a controlled rate.
Patent CA-2638558-C (CA)
Inventor: SHEIN FRASER
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2008-08-08
Granted: 2013-03-05
Abstract: A method of, and system for, extracting topic words from a collection of documents across multiple and potentially very large number of domains. Documents are selected and ranked based on similarity with at least one seed word, which defines a topic. Seed words may be entered directly by a user or provided by another application. Keywords are extracted from documents determined to be a sufficiently good match to the topic and may be displayed to the user or used as input into word prediction or word analysis and display software. Documents are determined to be a sufficiently good match to the topic using an iterative algorithm starting with the best match and selecting documents containing keywords sufficiently similar to the previously selected documents.
Patent CA-2645959-C (CA)
Inventor: GUILLEMONT JEROME EMILE GEORGES
IPC: C07D403/06
Filed: 2007-03-30
Granted: 2016-05-17
Abstract: This invention concerns 5-(hydroxymethylene and aminomethylene)pyrimidine derivatives having HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) replication inhibiting properties, to the preparation thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
Patent CA-2647793-C (CA)
Inventor: MITCHELL AOY TOMITA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-02-28
Granted: 2016-07-05
Abstract: The invention provides tandem single nucleotide polymorphisms and methods for their use, for example, in diagnosing Down Syndrome.
Patent CA-2649399-C (CA)
Inventor: MASSOT AURELIEN RENE-PIERRE
IPC: F02C9/18
Filed: 2009-01-09
Granted: 2015-12-22
Abstract: The present invention pertains to a bypass gas turbine engine comprising an HP turbine stator ring (15) and an outer wall (20) of the transition channel between HP and LP stages, a first enclosure (19) for controlling the stator ring, and a second enclosure (21) for distributing the supply air of the outer wall of the transition channel. The engine is characterised by the fact that the two enclosures (19, 21) are put into communication by an opening (21a1) controlled by a flap (30) arranged to be open when the pressure P1 in the first enclosure (19) is greater than the pressure P2 in the second enclosure (21) and closed when P1 < P2.
Patent CA-2656595-C (CA)
Title: Teledetection et echantillonnage probabiliste reposant sur un procede permettant d'inventorier les forets
Inventor: KELLE OLAVI
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2007-06-11
Granted: 2015-05-12
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une télédétection et un échantillonnage probabiliste, reposant sur un procédé permettant d'inventorier les forêts, qui peuvent corréler les données aériennes, telles LiDAR, CIR et/ou des données hyperspectrales avec des données de terrain échantillonnées et mesurées en vue de faciliter l'obtention, par exemple, ou la prévision d'un inventaire des forêts plus précis. L'inventaire ainsi obtenu peut correspondre à une description empirique de la hauteur, du diamètre à hauteur d'homme et de l'espèce de chaque arbre présent dans la zone d'échantillonnage. L'utilisation de procédés d'échantillonnage probabiliste permet d'accroître sensiblement la précision et la fiabilité de l'inventaire d'une forêt.
Patent CA-2662942-C (CA)
Inventor: BAKKE WILLIAM
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 2007-10-19
Granted: 2015-07-07
Abstract: Sub-sea processing system for the production of oil and/or gas from one or more production wells (1), especially wells producing heavy oil on deep water and with high viscosity. The system includes, beyond the production well/s (1), one or more injection wells (2) for the injection of produced water, a separator (3), a production pump (4), a water injection and circulation pump (5) and a heating arrangement (6). A water circulation and injection pipe loop (7) is provided to interconnect the separator (3), the injection and circulation pump (5), the heating arrangement (6), the flow control device (11) and the wells (1, 2) enabling circulation of heated water to the wells (1,2) via the separator (3) and heating arrangement (6).
Patent CA-2667218-C (CA)
Inventor: DROPSY MARIE-CLAUDE
IPC: B31B50/62
Filed: 2007-10-26
Granted: 2014-07-08
Abstract: The invention relates to equipment for making a pack tray comprising a body with a strip of side walls, said body comprising an outer envelope (1) lined on the inside with an added sealed plastic film. The equipment includes at least one station (2) provided with means for applying glue on a portion at least of the of the inner surface of the side wall strip (1b) of the outer envelope (1), also called gluing area (10), before placing a plastic film. The gluing pads (5) include at least one block of a porous material (5b) that can, one the one hand, be filled with glue by loading means (7) through a diffusion phenomenon, and that can on the other hand deposit glue by contact optionally combined with a compression force on a gluing area (10). The pad (5) is mounted on a bearing structure (4) via means (6) for handling it between an expanded position in which the pad (5) contacts the gluing area (10) for applying glue thereon and a folded position in which said gluing pad (5) is remote from the outer envelope (1) of the pack tray.
Patent CA-2673671-C (CA)
Inventor: HAMAGUCHI YASUHIRO
IPC: H04J1/00
Filed: 2007-12-27
Granted: 2013-12-24
Abstract: A base station device may include, but is not limited to: a receiver; a determining unit; and a transmitter. The receiver is configured to receive, from a transmission device, first information indicating an available method for the transmission device to arrange a plurality of subcarriers. The determining unit is configured to determine, based on the first information, a method for the transmission device to arrange the plurality of subcarriers. The transmitter is configured to transmit, to the transmission device, second information indicating allocation of the plurality of subcarriers, the allocation being made based on the method determined.
Patent CA-2674038-C (CA)
Title: Dispositifs et procedes anti-microbiens ex vivo
Inventor: FULLER THOMAS A
IPC: A61L2/238
Filed: 2007-12-27
Granted: 2015-12-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour détruire ou inhiber l'exposition à des microbes et une infection, lesquels comprennent un premier élément et un second élément et une source de courant. Au moins l'un des éléments comprend un métal anti-microbien, lequel, lorsqu'il est excité par la source de courant, produit des ions qui sont létaux pour les microbes. Le dispositif peut être incorporé dans presque n'importe quel objet utile. Pendant une utilisation normale de l'objet, une communication électrique est établie entre les deux éléments, amenant un courant fourni par la source de courant à s'écouler à travers le métal anti-microbien. Les deux éléments sont configurés et disposés pour assurer que des ions s'écoulant à partir du métal anti-microbien s'écoulent à travers la région dans laquelle on souhaite tuer les microbes. Le métal anti-microbien peut être sur la surface de l'élément, incorporé dans le matériau constituant l'élément ou disposé de n'importe quelle autre façon qui permet à l'effet anti-microbien d'être obtenu.
Patent CA-2675525-C (CA)
Inventor: LO WENLIN
IPC: B22D43/00
Filed: 2009-08-18
Granted: 2013-03-19
Abstract: A low lead brass alloy and a method for producing a product comprising the same are proposed. The low lead brass comprises 0.05 to 0.3 wt% of lead (Pb);  0.3 to 0.8 wt% of aluminum (Al); 0.01 to 0.1 wt% of bismuth (Bi); 0.1 to 0.15 wt% of micro elements; and more than 98.65 wt% of copper (Cu) and zinc(Zn) , wherein copper is in an amount ranging from 58 to 70 wt%.
Patent CA-2676356-C (CA)
Inventor: FRENZEL STEFAN
IPC: C13B20/06
Filed: 2008-01-22
Granted: 2015-03-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for purifying raw sugar beet juice, which is obtained by extraction from sugar beets, and to devices for purifying raw sugar beet juice. The present invention further relates to a method for the production of sucrose syrup or sucrose from raw sugar beet juice.
Patent CA-2679428-C (CA)
Title: Device for mass transfer and/or energy exchange
Inventor: KASHEFI-KHORASANI AHMAD ALI
IPC: A61M1/26
Filed: 2008-02-26
Granted: 2015-09-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the mass transfer and/or energy exchange between two media, particularly between blood and a gas/gas mixture, comprising a chamber (2) through which the first medium flows and in which at least one mass and/or energy-permeable hollow fiber (5) is disposed, preferably a plurality of mass and/or energy-permeable hollow fibers (5) are disposed, through which the second medium can flow and around which the first medium can flow, wherein in the chamber (2) at least one pump element (5) is disposed by means of which the first medium can be displaced from the chamber (2) and/or suctioned into the chamber (2).
Patent CA-2684510-C (CA)
Title: Diffuseur avec resistance amelioree a l'erosion
Inventor: SALIVON VICTOR
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 2008-04-07
Granted: 2013-07-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un diffuseur (22) pour un compresseur centrifuge (14) dans un moteur à turbine à gaz (10), le diffuseur (22) comprenant une bague de diffuseur (24) comportant une série d'alésages (32) définis à travers celle-ci pour recevoir et diriger de l'air sortant du compresseur (14), chaque alésage (32) étant défini par une surface d'alésage respective comprenant une couche de borure (42) protégeant ladite surface contre des dégâts dus à l'érosion.
Patent CA-2685602-C (CA)
Inventor: TEEGAN HUGH A
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2008-05-19
Granted: 2016-11-01
Abstract: A personality-based theme may be provided to a device. An application program may query a personality resource file for a prompt corresponding to a personality. Then the prompt may be received at a text to speech synthesis engine. Next, the speech synthesis engine may query a personality voice font and recorded phrases database for a voice font corresponding to the personality and may alter the prompt text to conform with the grammatical style of the personality. Then the speech synthesis engine may apply the voice font to the prompt, which is then produced at an output device.
Patent CA-2687219-C (CA)
Inventor: HAIGH JOHN R
IPC: D04B1/14
Filed: 2008-04-24
Granted: 2013-11-12
Abstract: Knit fabrics and socks made therefrom and a process for producing such articles are disclosed. The fabrics are constructed from blended yarns containing at least 30% by weight high tensile nylon, which imparts abrasion resistance, and at least one companion fiber, which is chosen to confer a specific desirable attribute. Exemplary is the fabric constructed from blended yarn containing high tensile nylon staple and polyester staple, the fabric being particularly useful for the manufacture of socks demonstrating improved durability and moisture management.
Patent CA-2688098-C (CA)
Inventor: MOSIER PATRICK E
IPC: C10M129/76
Filed: 2008-05-15
Granted: 2016-04-19
Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, an oil soluble molybdenum compound, and an ashless antiwear agent represented by the formula below: (see above formula) The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine.
Patent CA-2689811-C (CA)
Inventor: CROOKSTON LAWRENCE A
IPC: E04C5/16
Filed: 2010-01-07
Granted: 2017-09-19
Abstract: A gusset connector plate for anchoring a safety line to a roof truss, a roof truss and an anchoring system incorporating the same. The plate is substantially planar and includes an attachment region and an anchor portion. Teeth extend from the attachment region and into the sides of truss members that form the peak of the roof truss. The anchor portion extends laterally beneath the peak and a hole defined therein receives the connector for the security line. The hole is disposed below the lower surfaces of the truss members and vertically beneath the peak. The plate is permanently engaged with the truss. A single plate or a pair of plates may be incorporated in the roof truss and utilized in the anchoring system.
Patent CA-2692565-C (CA)
Inventor: PIPENHAGEN CATHERINE A
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2008-08-21
Granted: 2015-04-28
Abstract: Various embodiments of a device are shown and disclosed for closing a vascular access puncture site following percutaneous diagnostic or therapeutic interventional procedures. In one embodiment, the closure device includes a vessel locating member (92), an anchor (112) and a sealing material (120). The closure device may be configured to deploy the anchor (112) and the sealing material (120) outside of a hole in a blood vessel to close the hole.  The vessel locating member (92) may be used to locate the blood vessel to ensure that the anchor (112) and/or the sealing material (120) are properly placed adjacent to the hole. The closure device may also include a tamper member (126) configured to push or tamp the sealing material (120) against the anchor (112). The closure device may also include a suture (118) that is used to hold the sealing material (120) and the anchor (112) together adjacent to the hole in the blood vessel.
Patent CA-2693919-C (CA)
Inventor: CHEN WEI
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2008-07-18
Granted: 2015-11-24
Abstract: A periodic optical filter for interleaving a plurality of optical signals to provide a multiplexed signal for transmission over an optical fiber is disclosed. The periodic optical filter includes a first optical filter constructed to receive at least two optical signals through an input port to provide at least one filtered optical signal.  The periodic optical filter also includes a second optical filter, in communication with the first optical filter, constructed to receive the filtered optical signal from the first optical filter through an intermediate port to provide a multiplexed signal for transmission through an output port. At least one of the optical filters includes an infinite-impulse response filter and at least one of the optical filters includes a finite-impulse response filter. Methods of fabrication and methods of use including the periodic optical filter are disclosed.
Patent CA-2694305-C (CA)
Inventor: ANDREWS ALBERT BALLARD
IPC: G01V8/00
Filed: 2008-08-08
Granted: 2013-01-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting the presence of hydrocarbons near an unmanned offshore oil platform.  The method steps include monitoring reflected atmospheric and thermal radiation, detecting the presence of hydrocarbons, and generating an alert based on the presence of hydrocarbons.
Patent CA-2698785-C (CA)
Inventor: FAVERO CEDRIC
IPC: C09K8/588
Filed: 2008-09-10
Granted: 2015-12-08
Abstract: Method for enhanced oil recovery consisting in introducing into the injection water a solution containing at least one polymer and at least one surfactant, the surfactant/polymer weight ratio being between 1 and 10 and the surfactant concentration in the solution being higher than 100 ppm (parts per million), characterized in that the said polymer contains at least one hydrophobic cationic monomer.
Patent CA-2703534-C (CA)
Inventor: BOLLA LORENZO
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 2006-11-09
Granted: 2015-09-01
Abstract: The method for filtering an optical signal comprising a plurality of channels lying on a grid of optical frequencies equally spaced by a frequency spacing and occupying an optical bandwidth, comprises: a) operating an optical filter comprising a plurality of resonators each having a respective free spectral range, wherein a first resonator of the plurality is optically coupled to the optical signal and the remaining resonators are optically coupled in series to the first resonator, so that a respective resonance of each one of the plurality of resonators falls within a first frequency band having bandwidth less than or equal to 15 GHz; b) operating the optical filter so as to obtain a separation between any resonance of at least one resonator falling within the optical bandwidth with respect to a resonance of at least another different resonator nearest to the any resonance, the separation being greater than or equal to 150 GHz and no more than 1 THz; c) tuning all the resonators of the optical filter so as to move all respective resonances of the resonators by a respective frequency interval greater than the frequency spacing while maintaining a distance between the any resonance of the at least one resonator with respect to the nearest resonance of the at least another different resonator not less than 150 GHz and no more than 1 THz; and d) operating the optical filter so that a further respective resonance of each one of the plurality of resonators falls within a second frequency band, different from the first frequency band, having bandwidth less than or equal to 15 GHz. A corresponding device for filtering an optical signal is disclosed.
Patent CA-2707486-C (CA)
Inventor: BRAUER JACOB S
IPC: G16H20/60
Filed: 2008-05-29
Granted: 2018-09-04
Abstract: A testing system and method for providing a testing system includes a user interface having a display for displaying information relating to measurements of health data and an input device for receiving information from a user relating to the health data. Provided in connection with the user interface is an autologging feature adapted to provide the user with user-selectable options on the display. The user is prompted, during a time period corresponding to the amount of time needed to perform the measurements, to input information relating to the health data that corresponds to the appropriate user-selectable option. Also provided is a statistical operation adapted to provide the user with enhanced information relating to the measurements of health data. The statistical operation provide the user with an average value based on a plurality of health data readings determined for a specified time period. Also provided is at least one indicator for indicating information relating to the number of health data readings that are within a target range, the number of health data readings that are above the target range and the number of health data readings that are below the target range.
Patent CA-2710094-C (CA)
Inventor: BENITEZ PABLO
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2008-12-18
Granted: 2017-10-31
Abstract: A condenser for directing light from a UHP arc lamp or other generally cylindrical source onto a target such as a microdisplay in line with a front end of the lamp comprises a primary mirror to direct light from the source towards the back end of the condenser, and a secondary mirror at the back end of the condenser to direct the light from the primary mirror onto the target.
Patent CA-2711688-C (CA)
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: B01D53/22
Filed: 2009-01-06
Granted: 2016-06-28
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a high molecular weight, monoesterified polyimide polymer. Such high molecular weight, monoesterified polyimide polymers are useful in forming crosslinked polymer membranes for the separation of fluid mix-tures.  According to its broadest aspect, the method of making a crosslinked membrane comprises the following steps: (a) preparing a polyimide polymer comprising carboxylic acid functional groups from a reaction solution comprising monomers and at least one solvent; (b) treating the polyimide polymer with a diol at esterification conditions in the presence of dehydrating conditions to form a monoesterified polyimide polymer; and (c) subjecting the monoesterified fiber to transesterification conditions to form a crosslinked fiber membrane, wherein the dehydrating conditions at least partially remove water produced during step (b). The crosslinked mem-branes can be used to separate at least one component from a feed stream including more than one component.
Patent CA-2726843-C (CA)
Inventor: BURGESS KEVIN EDWARD
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 2009-06-05
Granted: 2016-01-05
Abstract: A pump casing for a centrifugal pump, which comprises an inlet opening, a discharge outlet, and a transition sur-face extending between an inner peripheral surface of the main pumping chamber and an inner peripheral surface of the discharge outlet, the transition surface arranged for separating an in use exit flow of material in the discharge outlet from an in use recircula-tion flow of material in the main pumping chamber. The transition surface has a cutwater having a profiled section which compris-es a protrusion which extends irregularly from an otherwise generally rounded arched or U-shaped transition surface and is con-figured such that, in use, the velocity and/or turbulence resulting from the in use flow of the material being pumped in the main pumping chamber is reduced.