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Patent CA-2838148-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITELY JEFFREY THOMAS
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: A thermotherapeutic pack and a method of manufacturing a thermotherapeutic pack are disclosed. The thermotherapeutic pack comprises a pouch formed from at least one laminate sheet. The at least one laminate sheet includes an outer polyester layer, an intermediate nylon layer and an inner polyethylene layer. The pouch is permanently sealed closed. A thermotherapeutic composition is pre-loaded into the pouch. The thermotherapeutic composition is for providing thermal therapy in the form of hot therapy and cold therapy when the pouch is applied against a body part. The thermotherapeutic pack can have at least one strap and at least one buckle that co-operate with each other to retain the pouch against a body part during thermal therapy.
Patent CA-2839498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LENNIE STEPHEN
IPC: A23G1/00
Filed: 2012-06-15
Abstract: A method of manufacturing mouldable chocolate, the method comprising the steps of placing predetermined amounts of chocolate and glucose syrup in predetermined proportions into a plurality of individual packets and heating and subsequently cooling the packets in accordance with a predetermined thermal profile.
Patent CA-2840654-A1 (CA)
Title: Handling bituminous crude oil in tank cars
Inventor: GIESKES THOMAS
IPC: B61D5/00
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: Bituminous heavy crude oil is kept at elevated temperatures in order to flow and may be transported in one direction, and light hydrocarbons typically comprising of mixtures of components of which the majority will have molecular chain lengths of 2 to 12 carbon atoms, such as Natural Gas Liquids (NGL), light naphtha, natural gasoline and natural gas condensates may be transported in the opposite direction.
Patent CA-2843533-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITE CRAIG KARL
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry.  in particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated. humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula. face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient.
Patent CA-2844292-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KISER PATRICK F
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2011-08-19
Abstract: The present technology provides intravaginal devices designed to intravaginally deliver difficult to formulate water-soluble molecules and macromolecules for a sustained period of time. The devices include a chamber having at least one orifice and containing a sustained-release formulation. Such formulations include a water-swellable polymer and an intravaginally administrable substance. Methods of making and using the devices are also provided.
Patent CA-2844822-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for the treatment and diagnosis of colorectal cancer
Inventor: CHAPMAN KAREN
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: Methods, compositions and kits relating to the detection, diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer are provided. Protein agents, including antibodies, or nucleic acid agents, including DNA, are used to detect expression levels of one or more specific biomarkers in a panel, including SPINK4, L1TDI, LY6G6D, APOBEC1, LOC729669, COL10A, SLC35D_1024, MMP7, MMP12, NMU and WNT10A. The expression level of one or more biomarkers in a subject sample is compared to the expression level(s) relative in a reference sample comprising non-cancerous cells. A higher level of expression in the subject sample relative to the non-cancerous cells indicates that the sample has colorectal cancer cells.
Patent CA-2845392-A1 (CA)
Title: Securing means for a drug delivery device
Inventor: TEUCHER AXEL
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2012-09-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for administering a dose of a medicinal product, comprising: a dose setting and injection mechanism adapted to be operably engaged with a piston of a cartridge containing the medicinal product, at least two housing components (12, 14, 16; 34, 36) being directly and releasably interconnectable to each other, and a flexible coupling means (18) separately coupled to any of said housing components (12, 14, 16; 34, 36) and being adapted to keep the housing components (12, 14, 16; 34, 36) within a predefined spatial range when they are disconnected.
Patent CA-2845477-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERGER MARKUS
IPC: A61K51/04
Filed: 2012-08-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fluorine containing compounds, methods for their preparation, the intermediates of the synthesis, their use as diagnostic agents, especially for imaging of thrombi. The invention relates to positron emission tomography (PET) agents and associated precursor reagents, and methods for producing such radiolabeled agents for imaging of thrombi in a mammalian body. More particulariy, the invention relates to small, nonpeptide, high-affinity, specific-binding glycoprotein llb/IIIa antagonists for imaging of thrombi.
Patent CA-2845816-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CRUICKSHANK BRIAN W
IPC: F16L37/08
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: Provided is a coupler including female and male couplers configured to be coupled together. The female coupler includes one or more detents and a release valve having a release valve member that is movable to an open position to allow for venting of fluid from a cavity in the female coupler to an area outside the coupler, and the male coupler includes a detent recess into which the one or more detents of the female coupler are urged radially inwardly into to couple the female and male couplers. By eliminating a threaded connection between the male and female couplers, the couplers prevent leakage of fluid and/or separation of the couplers due to vibration during use.
Patent CA-2846679-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRASSNITZER SIEGFRIED
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2012-08-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasma source which is arranged in floating fashion on a vacuum chamber, wherein the plasma source comprises a source housing, and a filament is provided in the source housing and is arranged so as to be insulated therefrom, wherein means for measuring the potential drop between the source housing and the filament are provided. The measured potential drop can be used for regulating the voltage heating the filament. According to the invention, corresponding means are provided.
Patent CA-2849823-A1 (CA)
Title: Microorganisms and methods for producing acrylate and other products from homoserine
Inventor: XU JUN
IPC: C12P7/52
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: This invention relates to microorganisms that convert a carbon source to acrylate or other desirable products using homoserine and 2-keto-4-hydroxybutyrate as intermediates. The invention provides genetically engineered microorganisms that carry out the conversion, as well as methods for producing acrylate by culturing the microorganisms. Also provided are microorganisms and methods for converting homoserine to 3-hydroxypropionyl-CoA, 3-hydroxypropionate (3HP), poly-3-hydroxypropionate and 1,3-propanediol.
Patent CA-2851279-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AL-SHAIKH RAED ABDULLAH
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2012-10-11
Abstract: High performance computing (HPC') and grid computing processing for seismic and reservoir simulation are performed without impacting or losing processing time in case of failures. A Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard is implemented in High Performance Computing (HPC) and grid computing platforms, to avoid the shortcomings of current Message Passing Interface (???) communication between computing modules, and provide quality of service (QoS) for such applications. QoS properties of the processing can be controlled.
Patent CA-2852088-A1 (CA)
Title: Manufacture of medicinal aerosol canisters
Inventor: JINKS PHILIP A
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making medicinal aerosol canisters (10), in particular metered dose canisters (10), comprising aerosol formulation comprising medicament particles suspended in liquid propellant, for example for delivery by pulmonary or nasal inhalation as well as medicinal dispensers (100) including such canisters (10), such as metered dose medicinal dispenser in particular pressurized metered dose inhalers, wherein the liquid propellant in some embodiments contains HFA 134a and/or HFA 227, and the propellant component is subjected to one or more ultrasonic probes.
Patent CA-2855714-A1 (CA)
Title: Tray for a mass transfer column
Inventor: BECHTEL MARCUS
IPC: B01D3/22
Filed: 2012-11-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a base for a mass transfer column, comprising gas through-openings which are distributed over the base (1) and at least one baffle plate (11) for directing the flow of liquid flowing on the base, said base (1) being loadable with a liquid via at least one inlet (3). The base has at least one inlet (3), at least one separating weir (5) which separates the inflowing liquid into two flows, and at least two outlets (12) or at least two inlets (3) and at least one outlet (12) for the liquid. Each flow flows along a flow path (7; 9) to an outlet (12). The invention further relates to a mass transfer column which contains the base and to a use of the base and the mass transfer column.
Patent CA-2856136-A1 (CA)
Title: Anticorps anti-adrenomedulline (adm) ou fragment d'anticorps anti-adm ou echafaudage non-ig anti-adm pour la reduction du risque de mortalite chez un patient atteint d'une maladiechronique ou aigue ou d'un etat aigu
Inventor: BERGMANN ANDREAS
IPC: A61P31/00
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: Selon la présente invention, il a été découvert que l'administration d'un anticorps anti-ADM ou d'un fragment d'anticorps anti-adrénomédulline ou d'un échafaudage non-Ig anti-ADM peut réduire considérablement le risque de mortalité chez un patient atteint d'une maladie sévère chronique ou aiguë. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré de la présente invention, ledit anticorps anti-ADM ou fragment d'anticorps anti-adrénomédulline ou échafaudage non-Ig anti-ADM se lie à une région de l'ADM qui est localisée dans la partie N-terminale (acides aminés 1-21) de l'adrénomédulline, (voir Figure 2). Dans un autre mode de réalisation préféré, ledit anticorps anti-ADM ou fragment anti-ADM ou échafaudage non-Ig anti-ADM reconnaît et se lie à l'extrémité N-terminale (aa1) de l'adrénomédulline. L'extrémité N-terminale signifie que l'acide aminé 1, qui est « Y » de SEQ ID No. 21 ou 23 est obligatoire pour la liaison de l'anticorps. L'anticorps anti-ADM ou fragment d'anticorps anti-ADM ou échafaudage non-Ig anti-ADM ne se lierait ni sur l'adrénomédulline N-terminale étendue ni N-terminale modifiée, ni l'adrénomédulline N-terminale dégradée dans ledit mode de réalisation préféré.
Patent CA-2856144-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAUSER EDWIN
IPC: E01C19/05
Filed: 2007-06-21
Abstract: A compact modular mobile aggregate processing system configured with no stand-alone inter-plant conveyors for decreasing the footprint of the system and an infinitely adjustable flow diverter(s) for increasing the control of and variation of output characteristics of the system; the system further including specialized folding conveyors.
Patent CA-2856219-A1 (CA)
Title: Safety system for a slanted roof
Inventor: BORRA HANS ANTONIUS
IPC: F16G11/04
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a safety system (1) for a roof, more particularly a pitched roof (2), comprising an anchor point (3) and a safety line (4) with which a person working on the roof (2) can be secured to the anchor point (3) or an accessory. A first coupling member (9) is attached to or forms part of the anchor point (3), a second coupling member (14) is attached to or forms part of the safety line (4) or accessory and is suitable for establishing a connection with the first coupling member (9). Further, the system comprises a means (11) for moving the second coupling member (14) to the first coupling member (9).
Patent CA-2856836-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic eta and sta transportation system
Inventor: MAITRA ANUTOSH
IPC: G08G1/133
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: A transportation system may store a standard time of arrival table including standard time of arrivals for fixed stops and waypoints or geo- sections. Delay of a vehicle reaching a fixed stop is determined and may be used to determine an estimated time of arrival to a destination on the route. Delay may be determined in response to traversing the waypoints or geo-sections on the route, and the estimated time of arrival may be updated according to the delay at each waypoint or geo-section.
Patent CA-2857907-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOLDENBERG JOSHUA
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: In cases where the right mouse click operation to access a context menu is disabled, the techniques described in the disclosure may provide access to the context menu through a long click of the left mouse button. For example, the user may click and hold the left mouse button for at least a threshold period of time, and in response thereto, the user interface is updated to display the context menu. To indicate to the user how long it would take for the context menu to appear, an icon can be displayed next to the cursor, or as a part of the cursor. The icon can show the relative time left before the context menu is displayed (e.g., an elapsed and/or remaining portion of the threshold period of time, etc.).
Patent CA-2857943-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHOOLEY BRUCE A
IPC: A47G33/06
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: The artificial tree is collapsible by inverting a main trunk thereof to swap positions of a first end and second end. The limbs are pivotably attached to the main trunk so that they sag under force of gravity from a deployed more horizontally extending orientation to a collapsed more vertically extending orientation when the main trunk is inverted. A base is preferably provided which has wheels and static portions in contact with the ground for supporting the tree thereon. A riser extending up from the base is configured to have an end of the main trunk rest therein. A lock is also preferably provided to hold an end of the trunk within the riser of the base. A separate treetop portion is removably attachable to ends of the trunk to complete the tree when in a deployed configuration and for storage of the treetop when the tree is not collapsed.
Patent CA-2861195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ESTRELLA RUSSELL
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion, a pair of jaw members, and a plurality of staples. The endoscopic portion defines a longitudinal axis. The pair of jaw members is disposed adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and extends generally distally therefrom. Each of the jaw members is longitudinally curved with respect to the longitudinal axis. At least one of the jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The plurality of staples is disposed at least partially within a second jaw member. Each of the staples includes a pair of legs depending from a backspan. Each leg includes a staple tip defining a first angle al between about 25° and about 35°.
Patent CA-2861719-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GABRIUS ALGIMANTAS J
IPC: F21V23/00
Filed: 2013-03-26
Abstract: A light engine that includes light emitting diodes mounted on a printed circuit board, which in turn is attached to a heat sink. An optic assembly is positioned over the printed circuit board to direct the emitted light as desired. The light engine can be positioned within the ceiling within the opening of a mounting frame. In some embodiments, the light engine is retained on the mounting frame such that it can be moved clear of the mounting frame opening.
Patent CA-2861862-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALDBURGER PETER
IPC: A23C19/00
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a press cover for a cheese mold, in particular for a cheese mold (1, 12) of metal, comprising a round or polygonal cross section, wherein the shape and dimensions of the press cover (1) corresponds to the inner cross section of the cheese mold (1). It is to be designed in a simple manner, withstand a press power and also satisfy high hygiene demands. This is solved in that the press cover (1) comprises a perforated plate (22), the shape and dimensions of which corresponds to the inner cross section of the cheese mold (1, 12), on which a reinforcing rib structure (23, 24) is arranged.
Patent CA-2863916-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HACKNER MICHAEL
IPC: G01R15/20
Filed: 2013-02-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for measuring currents or magnetic fields using at least one Hall sensor, which is operated with spinning current technology. In addition to first sample values for calculating a spinning current measurement value (6), second sample values are formed from the digitally converted sensor signals (1) of the Hall sensor in the method. The second sample values are formed over shorter periods of time (9) and are corrected with an offset, which is calculated from the spinning current measurement value (6) and the first sample values. In addition to the precise spinning current measurement value (6), fast offset-corrected measurement values (10) of the magnetic field or current are obtained using the method and the associated device, without elaborate calibration or additional analogue circuitry expenses.
Patent CA-2864050-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATHIES BURKHARD
IPC: A61L27/48
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé pour la réparation d'un ligament et/ou d'un tendon chez un patient comprenant l'application d'un patch sur un tel ligament ou tendon, dans laquelle le patch est souple, et biocompatible et comprend une couche de support et une couche de matrice.
Patent CA-2864871-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for lowering counts of pathogenic microorganisms in food products
Inventor: HULL RICHARD
IPC: A23L13/70
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: Compositions and methods for lowering counts of pathogenic microorganisms in food products such as ready to eat meat and poultry products are disclosed. In various embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise antimicrobial compositions with one or more essential oils added.
Patent CA-2866561-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EMOND JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B65D65/22
Filed: 2008-07-21
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a cover (1), a method of covering, and a cover system to be used with shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The dimensions of the cover system can vary depending on the ULD they are designed to be used with.  The cover system can also be adapted to any individual skid such as wooden or plastic pallets used for smaller loads used in air transport or any other mode of transportation. The cover system can include one or multiple parts that wrap the shipment (3). Each part of the cover system can be made of one or more layers. Each layer can be made of a single material or a combination of different materials, and different layers can incorporate different materials.  The different parts of the cover can be made of different materials or different combination of materials. In specific embodiments, materials used for the cover system are Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) friendly. The cover system provides thermal protection to temperature-sensitive products in or on the ULD. The cover system maintains the proper relative humidity level and gas concentrations (oxygen, carbon dioxide and ethylene) for horticultural product loads.
Patent CA-2866873-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for welding electrodes
Inventor: BARHORST STEVEN
IPC: B23K35/36
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates generally to welding and, more specifically, to electrodes for arc welding, such as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). In one embodiment, a tubular welding wire includes a sheath and a core. The core includes a carbon source and a potassium source that together comprise less than 10% of the core by weight. Furthermore, the carbon source is selected from the group: carbon black, lamp black, carbon nanotubes, and diamond.
Patent CA-2867732-A1 (CA)
Title: Controlled release compositions and methods of using
Inventor: WOOD WILLARD E
IPC: A01N27/00
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: Cyclodextrin compositions, including a hydrophobic carrier and a cyclodextrin complex, are formed and disposed on a variety of substrates using conditions that avoid substantial loss of the complexed compound from the cyclodextrin complex, even where the complexed compound is a gas a common ambient temperatures (e.g. 20°C). Flexographic printing is particularly useful for disposing the cyclodextrin compositions on one or more substrates. Substrates treated with the cyclodextrin complexes are useful for subsequent release of the complexed compound.
Patent CA-2870255-A1 (CA)
Title: Biomarkers for triple negative breast cancer
Inventor: UMAR ARZU
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-03-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to biomarkers that are useful in the prognosis of triple negative breast cancer patients. The biomarkers may be used to select treatment and to determine whether a treatment is effective or not. The biomarkers may also be used to select novel treatments and to screen for new potential compounds that may treat the triple negative breast cancer.
Patent CA-2870326-A1 (CA)
Title: Chaining of inline services using software defined networking
Inventor: LEFEBVRE GEOFFREY
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2013-04-16
Abstract: A system and method for steering traffic through a set of services is provided. A service path or chain is assigned to a received packet based on a classification of the packet. A position and/or a direction of the traffic in the service path can be determined based on the previous service performed on the traffic. A next destination for the traffic can be assigned in accordance with the assigned service chain and determined position and direction information.
Patent CA-2870849-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAHAM THOMAS G
IPC: G21D3/06
Filed: 2013-04-12
Abstract: A reactor control interface includes a home screen video display unit (VDU) displaying blocks representing functional components of a nuclear power plant and connecting arrows that connect blocks that are providing the current heat sinking path for the nuclear power plant. Directions of the connecting arrows represent the direction of heat flow along the current heat sinking path. If the current heat flow path of the plant changes, the connecting arrows are updated accordingly. Additional VDUs include: a mimic VDU displaying a mimic of a plant component; a procedures VDU displaying a stored procedure executable by the plant; a multi-trend VDU trending various plant data; and an alarms VDU displaying side-by-side alarms registries sorted by time and priority respectively. If a VDU fails, the displays are shifted to free up one VDU to present the display of the failed VDU, and one display is shifted to an additional VDU.
Patent CA-2873505-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAPLIN KENNETH ROBERT
IPC: G01B21/20
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: While the typically-collected diameter data contains information for detecting some garter springs, many garter springs may not be detected without processing the diameter data.  Responsively, a method for processing the diameter data to detect the garter springs has been developed. In particular, the processing involves fitting of the diameter data to a shape, determining residual errors and using the residual errors to locate garter springs.