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Patent CA-2810329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH KEVIN W
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: A medical device includes a control handle having an articulation joint actuator, a surgical end effector, and a passive articulating joint connecting the end effector to the control handle. The articulation joint actuator, when unactuated, holds the passive articulation joint and , thereby, the end effector, in a substantially fixed articulation position, and, when actuated, releases the passive articulation joint into a freely articulating state to permit free articulation of the end effector with respect to the control handle dependent upon external forces acting upon the end effector. A method for operating the end effector includes retaining the passive articulation joint in a stable position with an articulation lock and actuating a release of the articulation lock to unlock the passive articulation joint and, thereby, permit articulating motion of the end effector through the passive articulation joint dependent upon the external forces acting upon the end effector.
Patent CA-2811120-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATZEN BJOERN
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2011-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a wind turbine having a generator (19) for generating electrical energy and a transformer (20). The transformer (20) is designed to receive electrical energy from the generator (19) on a secondary side (29) and to discharge said electrical energy again on a primary side (28) at a higher voltage. The wind turbine also comprises a temperature monitoring means (26, 27) for the transformer (20). According to the invention the voltage supply to the temperature monitoring means is fed from the primary side (28) of the transformer (20). The temperature monitoring means (26, 27) is thereby independent of the control system (21) of the wind turbine. The temperature monitoring means (26, 27) according to the invention reduces the risk of the transformer (20) overheating. The invention also relates to a method for operating such a wind turbine.
Patent CA-2814340-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATRI JAGDISH
IPC: H02M3/07
Filed: 2013-04-29
Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of a thermostat that includes a charge pump configured to provide a charge pump supply voltage relative to a signal ground of the charge pump. One or more diodes are connected between the charge pump and the signal ground. The one or more diodes are configured to provide a forward voltage drop to increase the charge pump supply voltage.
Patent CA-2814822-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the production of calendic acid, a fatty acid containing delta-8,10,12 conjugated double bonds and related fatty acids having a modification at the delta-9 position
Inventor: CAHOON EDGAR BENJAMIN
IPC: A23K10/30
Filed: 2000-08-15
Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding plant fatty acid modifying enzymes associated with modification of the delta-9 position of fatty acids, in particular, formation of conjugated double bonds are disclosed. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments and suitable regulatory sequences can be used to create transgenic plants having altered lipid profiles. The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding plant fatty acid modifying enzymes associated with formation of a trans delta-12 double bond also are disclosed.  Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments and suitable regulatory sequences can be used to create transgenic plants having altered lipid profiles.
Patent CA-2816828-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for sterilizing infectious material
Inventor: MARKS DANIEL B
IPC: B01J3/04
Filed: 2011-10-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for sterilization of infectious waste including animals, infected animal herds, infected human corpses and other infected material and proper disposal of resultant waste. The method and apparatus specifically relates to methods of safely sterilizing and disposing of infectious and non-infectious bio-waste in a cost effective manner.
Patent CA-2818174-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN ROOIJ EVA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for evaluating or monitoring the efficacy of a therapeutic intervention for treating a cardiac disorder. Such methods comprise measuring or detecting the level of at least one miRNA in a biological sample from a patient receiving the therapeutic intervention and comparing the level to the level of said at least one miRNA in a control sample, wherein the measured level of said at least one miRNA is indicative of the therapeutic efficacy of the therapeutic intervention. Methods of predicting or assessing the severity or progression of heart failure in a patient by measuring one or more miRNAs in a biological sample from the patient are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2819351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSUBUKI TAKESHI
IPC: C07C227/16
Filed: 2011-11-30
Abstract: [Problem] To provide a stable industrially-manufactured intermediate, enabling an industrially stable supply of 2-pyridyl-benz[d][1,3]oxazine to be provided. [Solution] The compound represented by formula (6) (wherein M represents sodium or potassium).
Patent CA-2820199-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUNDT HARALD
IPC: H04R5/04
Filed: 2009-07-30
Abstract: A device for generating a binaural signal based on a multi-channel signal representing a plurality of channels and intended for reproduction by a speaker configuration having a virtual sound source position associated to each channel, is described. It comprises a correlation reducer for differently processing, and thereby reducing a correlation between, at least one of a left and a right channel of the plurality of channels, a front and a rear channel of the plurality of channels, and a center and a non-center channel of the plurality of channels, in order to obtain an inter-similarity reduced set of channels; a plurality of directional filters, a first mixer for mixing outputs of the directional filters modeling the acoustic transmission to the first ear canal of the listener, and a second mixer for mixing outputs of the directional filters modeling the acoustic transmission to the second ear canal of the listener. According to another aspect, a center level reduction for forming the downmix for a room processor is performed. According to even another aspect, an inter-similarity decreasing set of head-related transfer functions is formed.
Patent CA-2821079-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for extraction of bitumen from oil sands
Inventor: KIFT JULIAN ROBERT
IPC: C10G1/04
Filed: 2013-07-15
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus (1), at least comprising: - a housing (2) containing a first section (3), a second section (4) and a third section (5); - the first section (3) having a first inlet (31) for oil sand, a second inlet (32) for solvent and an outlet (33) for solvent-diluted oil sand slurry; - the second section (4) having an inlet (41) for the solvent-diluted oil sand slurry, a screen (42) allowing undersized material to pass and an outlet (43) for oversized material; and - the third section (5) having an inlet (51) for oversized material and an outlet (52) for solvent-depleted oversized material; wherein the first section (3), the second section (4) and the third section (5) can rotate during use around a common rotation axis (A-A').
Patent CA-2821183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAMES BRAD
IPC: A01M23/02
Filed: 2013-07-17
Abstract: A vacuum trap has a vacuum chamber and a conduit having at least one first opening open to atmosphere and a second opening connected to the vacuum chamber. A valve connects the conduit to the vacuum chamber and seals the vacuum chamber. A vacuum source maintains a vacuum inside the vacuum chamber immediately prior to the valve opening, the vacuum being sufficient to draw a vermin through an opening of the conduit. A detector detects the presence of vermin, the valve opening in response to a signal from the detector when vermin are detected.
Patent CA-2822113-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WELLS MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: F16L33/01
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: An electrically conductive hose cutting clip (10) has at least one end tab (14, 16) that is shaped to provide a cutting edge for penetration of the inner layer (s) (42) of a multiple layer fluid conveyance hose (40) when it is clipped onto a fluid connector (18) and the hose is installed on the fluid connector by forcing it onto the connector. The cutting action by the cutting clip provides for a relatively low resistance electrical connection between an electrically conductive layer (44) of the hose and the fluid connector. This can be used to provide a signal path from a sensing element on or in the hose to a system electronic component.
Patent CA-2822953-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS JENNIFER DOLAN
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2012-01-26
Abstract: A process for detecting Haemophilus influenzae nucleic acid in a sample includes producing an amplification product by amplifying a Haemophilus influenzae nucleotide sequence and measuring the amplification product to detect Haemophilus influenzae in the sample. Some embodiments allow direct serotype determination in a single step assay. Also provided are reagents and methods for detecting and distinguishing Haemophilus influenzae from other infectious agents. A kit is provided for detecting and quantifying Haemophilus influenzae in a sample.
Patent CA-2823425-A1 (CA)
Title: Cable with soft core for direct electrical heating of subsea pipeline
Inventor: BORNES ATLE HARALD
IPC: F16L53/37
Filed: 2010-12-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable (10) for direct electrical heating of a subsea pipeline (28), the cable comprising: an axially soft inner core (12); and electrically conducting wires (14) surrounding said core. The present invention also relates to a system comprising such a cable, use of such a cable, and a method for direct electrical heating of a subsea oil/gas pipeline.
Patent CA-2826043-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KELNAR KEVIN
IPC: C12N15/113
Filed: 2012-02-03
Abstract: Embodiments concern methods and compositions involving miR-124 mimics. In some embodiments, there are double-stranded RNA molecules with modified nucleotides having an active strand with a miR-124 sequence and a complementary passenger strand.
Patent CA-2827983-A1 (CA)
Title: Nouveaux fragments d'il-33 superactifs et leurs utilisations
Inventor: GIRARD JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: C07K16/24
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: La présente invention divulgue de nouveaux fragments polypeptidiques actifs de l'IL-33 humaine correspondant à des formes naturelles générées par les protéases des neutrophiles humains (cathepsine G, elastase 2, protéinase 3), ainsi que leur utilisation en tant que médicament, notamment pour traiter les maladies infectieuses, les maladies inflammatoires, l'athérosclérose, les maladies cardio-vasculaires, l'obésité ou le cancer.
Patent CA-2830405-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of steam assisted gravity drainage with oxygen in the recovery of bitumen in thin pay zones
Inventor: KERR RICHARD K
IPC: C10G1/04
Filed: 2013-10-21
Abstract: A SAGDOX process to recover liquid hydrocarbons from at least one thin pay zone in a hydrocarbon bitumen reservoir, via a substantially horizontal production well, where the hydrocarbon bitumen reservoir has a top and a bottom. The process includes; i) Injecting steam into the hydrocarbon bitumen reservoir above the substantially horizontal production well; ii) Injecting oxygen into the hydrocarbon bitumen reservoir above the substantially horizontal production well; iii) Recovering liquid hydrocarbon via gravity drainage into the substantially horizontal production well.
Patent CA-2831445-A1 (CA)
Title: Ball and socket power cable connector
Inventor: STEWART DAVID B
IPC: H01R13/00
Filed: 2012-03-27
Abstract: Apparatus for connecting a power cable to a marine vessel which is subject to pitch, heave, roll and yaw motion includes a ball and socket device for decreasing the twisting and bending of the power cable. The socket is attached to the vessel and the ball can rotate freely within the socket but its up down motion is restricted. The power cable's outer protective sheath is attached to the ball while its conductors pass through the ball and are connected to an internal connector. A flexible cable (wire) is connected between the internal connector and electrical equipment internal to the marine vessel.
Patent CA-2831474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHANG DON
IPC: A61K31/404
Filed: 2012-04-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to new indolinone compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs for treating and preventing VEGFR related cellular disorders such as cancer.
Patent CA-2832696-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COVERSTON SAM JASON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for updating data stored within the database. In some implementations, actions include determining a cut-off date, defining a first group of data within a first table based on the cut-off date, defining a second group of data within the first table based on the cut-off date, providing the second group of data in a second table, converting the first group of data from a first data structure to a second data structure to provide converted first data within the first table, making the converted first data available for access over a network, converting the second group of data from the first data structure to the second data structure to provide converted second data in the second table, and making the converted second data available for access over the network.
Patent CA-2833077-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOMOVIC ZELJKO
IPC: C08G18/76
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: A process for producing rigid polyurethane foams by reacting a) organic polyisocyanates with b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups in the presence of c) blowing agents, d) catalysts and optionally, e) auxiliaries and additives, wherein a mixture of b1) from 20 to 60 parts by weight of one or more high-functionality polyether alcohols having functionalities of from 3.5 to 5.5 and a hydroxyl number of from 400 to 550 mg KOH/g, b2) from 5 to 25 parts by weight of one or more polyether alcohols based on aromatic and/or aliphatic amines and having functionalities of from 3.5 to 4.5 and a hydroxyl number of from 350 to 500 mg KOH/g, b3) from 5 to 25 parts by weight of one or more polyether alcohols having functionalities of from 2 to 4 and a hydroxyl number of from 150 to 450 mg KOH/g b4) from 1 to 15 parts by weight of one or more low molecular weight chain extenders and/or crosslinkers having functionalities of from 2 to 3 and a molecular weight Mw of < 400 g/mol and optionally b5) from 1 to 5 parts by weight of water is used as polyol component b). The polyol component b) of the invention has good storage stability and the rigid polyurethane foams obtained have a good surface quality and adhesion.
Patent CA-2834228-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERVAN DARKO
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: Panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system allowing perpendicular connection with a snap action.
Patent CA-2835673-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILL GENE
IPC: A62C3/00
Filed: 2012-05-07
Abstract: Nozzles (22) for reducing noise generated by the release of gas from a hazard suppression system (10) are provided. The nozzles (22) comprise a plurality of partitions (42, 44, 46, 48) that define a serpentine gas flow path through the nozzle. The flow path causes the gas to undergo a plurality of expansions and directional changes thereby reducing the velocity of the gas and dampening the generation of sound waves as the gas exits the nozzle (22) through the nozzle outlet (40).
Patent CA-2836445-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of treating optic disorders
Inventor: BUELL BRIAN
IPC: A61P27/02
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating optic disorders or for reducing or alleviating the signs, symptoms, or pathological conditions related to such optic disorders. In particular, methods are provided for treating optic disorders, or reducing the symptoms thereof, the methods involving the administration of one or more downstream folate compounds and/or methyl-B12. In one particular embodiment, the method comprises administration of L-methylfolate. In other embodiments, the method involves administering both L-methylfolate and methyl-B12. In still further embodiments, the method further involves reducing dietary intake of folic acid. In certain embodiments, the method further involves identifying a subject organism with a malfunction in one or more of the folate or B4 cycles. In certain embodiments, such a malfunction is one or more of the C677T and A1298C mutations. In still further embodiments, the method further involves identifying a subject organism that is deficient in vitamins B-12 and D3 but which possesses excess homocysteine.
Patent CA-2836816-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMOR PAUL WESLEY
IPC: H05H13/00
Filed: 2012-05-22
Abstract: An oscillating field particle accelerator and a method of reducing beam divergence in the particle accelerator are provided. The particle accelerator includes an intermediate electrode disposed within the particle accelerator between a source of charged particles and a second electrode of the particle accelerator. The charged particles are exposed to a first electric field extending between the source and the intermediate electrode prior to being exposed to a second electric field extending between the intermediate electrode and the second electrode. The magnitude of the first electric field is less than the peak magnitude of the second electric field, and may be less than or equal to a minimum magnitude of the second electric field occurring during a phase acceptance time period associated with a phase acceptance of the particle accelerator. The accelerated charged particles emerge from the second electrode as a non-diverging or reduced divergence particle beam.
Patent CA-2837549-A1 (CA)
Title: Hyperforin analogs, methods of synthesis, and uses thereof
Inventor: SHAIR MATTHEW D
IPC: C07C49/743
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel 11-step enantioselective approach to the natural product hyperforin, which enables access to a wide variety of hyperforin analogs. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive hyperforin analogs. Hyperforin analogs synthesized using the present synthetic method are envisionsed useful in the treatment of various conditions, including, but not limited to, depression and conditions characterized by depression, inflammatory skin conditions, diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney disorders, and ischemic brain damage.
Patent CA-2838706-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for soft palate tissue elevation procedures
Inventor: PAUL MALCOLM D
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 2012-06-06
Abstract: A self-retaining suture having particular application for treating obstructive sleep apnea and use thereof. The suture includes rising an elongated suture body having a periphery and first and second tissue-penetrating ends each with a bi-curve needle, and a plurality of first retainers on a first segment and oriented to the first end, and a plurality of second retainers a second segment and oriented to the second end, and a retainer- free transition segment disposed between the pluralities of first and second retainers.
Patent CA-2839597-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARTKO ANDREW P
IPC: G01J3/44
Filed: 2012-08-29
Abstract: Mycoplasma contamination of a known cell line is detected by collecting a Raman spectrum of a targeted volume within a sample, the targeted volume containing a known cell line of interest, obtaining a reference spectrum uniquely associated with the known cell line where the obtained reference spectrum is known to be free of mycoplasma and comparing, using a processing device, the reference spectrum to the collected spectrum. Mycoplasma is further detected by identifying whether there are unnatural molecular compositions within the collected spectrum based upon the comparison of the reference spectrum to the collected spectrum and providing an indication as to whether mycoplasma is detected in the collected Raman spectrum based upon whether unnatural molecular compositions are identified within the collected spectrum.
Patent CA-2841362-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANNER PAUL
IPC: A61K8/33
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: A personal care composition may have an isosorbide diester having the formula (I): wherein R' and R" are independently selected from a straight or branched C1-30 chain, which may be saturated or unsaturated. The composition may further comprise a solid UV active soluble in the isosorbide diester and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The personal care composition may be in the form of an emulsion having an aqueous phase comprising water and an oil phase. The oil phase may comprise the isosorbide diester and a solid UV active soluble in the isosorbide diester. In a particular embodiment, the solid UV soluble in the isosorbide diester UV active may be selected from 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxy dibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, and combinations thereof. Methods of making the aforementioned personal care compositions are disclosed.
Patent CA-2841461-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOCUM R ROGERS
IPC: C12P7/40
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: La présente invention a trait au domaine de la production d'acides organiques et d'autres produits chimiques utiles par la fermentation biologique utilisant du glycérol comme source de carbone. L'invention concerne de nouveaux microorganismes et procédés de fermentation qui sont capables de convertir du glycérol en acides organiques utiles avec un grand rendement et une pureté élevée.
Patent CA-2841559-A1 (CA)
Title: Bop heating methods and systems and heat exchange units
Inventor: ROBB SAMUEL
IPC: F28D15/00
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: A BOP heating method includes operating a coiled tubing unit (CTU) using hydraulic fluid. The fluid is supplied from the CTU to an exchange tube and returned from the exchange tube to the CTU. The method includes transmitting heat from the fluid to an inner plate. Heat is transmitted from the inner plate to a BOP on which the inner plate is temporarily mounted. A BOP heating system includes a CTU configured to use hydraulic fluid, a supply tube configured to supply fluid from the CTU to an exchange tube, and a return tube configured to return fluid from the exchange tube to the CTU. A BOP heat exchange unit includes an outer plate and an inner plate, an exchange tube between the outer plate and the inner plate, and a heat spreading material between the exchange tube and the inner plate. The exchange unit lacks any electrical component.
Patent CA-2841967-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PENNELL ANDREW M K
IPC: A61K31/4412
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: A novel crystalline form of the sodium salt of 4-tert-butyl-N-[4-chloro-2-(1- oxy-pyridine-4-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same are disclosed. Processes for the preparation thereof and methods for use thereof are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2843710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITE JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: B27N3/10
Filed: 2012-02-08
Abstract: An apparatus and method for densifying a fibrous mat, such as scrim, to achieve a uniform mat density, comprising a set of parallel bars each having a row of pins extending downward therefrom which can engage the mat fibers, a plurality of shafts along which the bars slide so as to maintain the bars parallel, a plurality of extendable accordion linkages connecting the set of bars, and a linear positioning assembly having a reciprocating drive mechanism coupled to one of the bars which can move the bars in response to an actuation signal. As the drive mechanism retracts the bar to which it is coupled the spacing between the rows of bars is decreased uniformly and the rows of pins draw the fibers together and compress them uniformly across the width of the mat.