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Patent CA-2685224-A1 (CA)
Title: Concealed sprinkler head
Inventor: RETZLOFF JAMES G
IPC: A62C35/68
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: A concealed sprinkler head comprises a housing having an annular flange and a central opening, a thermally sensitive trigger assembly in fluid communication with the central opening and a cover plate including a body member having a periphery, a center and at least one mounting tab projecting from the periphery towards the center.  The at least one mounting tab is attached to the annular flange by a fusible material, and at least a section of the periphery is configured to enable the passage of air into the central opening and towards the thermally sensitive trigger assembly. The periphery has a generally semi-circular arcuate edge section and a generally linear edge section. The generally linear edge section defines an air passageway section.
Patent CA-2685565-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEELE WENDY H
IPC: B26F3/02
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: A shipping and packing tape type dispenser having a generally vertical handle and a dispenser body rotationally mounting a roll of tape for one-handed application to packages, boxes and the like. The dispenser has an improved tape guiding and applying path, an improved spool and anti-reverse and rotation-tensioning features, and a complementary storage bracket for quickly securing the dispenser on a wall or under a shelf or cabinet in one of three modes: a one-handed dispensing mode, a quick storage mode, and a more-secure quick storage mode, depending on which way and at what angle the dispenser is inserted in the bracket. The dispenser also has storage provision in the handle for shipping accessories such as pens and box-cutters and replacement cutting blades, and further includes a retractable tape measure and/or a retractable weigh scale, both easily accessible near the handle region. The dispenser also uses a cutting blade frictionally mounted in an open-ended slot through a sidewall portion of the dispenser.
Patent CA-2686836-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOLAN PETER DANIEL
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2009-12-01
Abstract: A water distribution system comprises: a water storage tank; a water treatment unit; a diverter valve; and interconnecting water conduits arranged so that the same water treatment unit can be used to treat water supplied from a fill port to the storage tank during a fill operation, as well as water leaving the storage tank for supply to one or more points of water use during a supply operation. A  diverter valve is provided which is movable between a fill position wherein the water treatment unit is in fluid communication with the fill port and not the point of water use device, and a supply position wherein the water treatment unit is in fluid communication with the at least one point of water use device and not the fill port. When the diverter valve is in the fill position, water supplied to the fill port can thus flow through the diverter valve and to the water treatment unit for treatment then to the storage tank for storage. When the diverter valve is in the supply position, the water from the storage tank can be delivered using means for pressurizing water to the same treatment unit for treatment, then through the diverter valve and to the at least one point of water use device.
Patent CA-2688740-A1 (CA)
Title: Filtering of meter reading data
Inventor: JOHNSON MATTHEW
IPC: H04W12/10
Filed: 2009-12-16
Abstract: Packet formats and associated metering infrastructure for filtering meter reading data that is being transmitted by utility meters are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method suitable for being implemented in a metering environment is provided that filters meter reading data being received by multiple collectors. Specifically, the method includes ranking the relative ability of the plurality of collectors to capture transmissions from the same utility meter. Based on the relative ranking, at least one collector from the plurality of collectors is identified that will be configured to disregard transmissions that originate from the utility meter. Then, the method provides the collector with a read list for differentiating between transmissions containing meter reading data that will be forwarded to a utility service provider from transmissions that originate from the utility meter.
Patent CA-2689118-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CRABBE JAMES E
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 2008-06-02
Abstract: A card vault for attachment to an automatic card shuffling machine, card shoe, card verifying machine and card discard rack is disclosed. The card vault facilitates a system of reducing human handling of cards thereby reducing human error and cheating. Cards may be transferred in a card vault directly from the card verifying machine to an automatic card shuffling machine. After being dealt during one or more table games, the cards are placed in a discard rack and transferred to the card vault for transport to a card verifying machine where the deck is verified. The card vault and contained cards are tracked in substantially real-time using wireless technology such as a RFID transmitter and receiver.
Patent CA-2690012-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOWELL JEFFREY MICHAEL
IPC: B41M5/035
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: Apparatus for thermal transfer printing of an image from a thermal retransfer sheet onto an article, includes heating means (40, 42, 44, 46) adapted to supply heated gas at a variable flow rate.  Also disclosed is a method of printing an image, and the resulting printed article.
Patent CA-2690487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POP JULIAN J
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2010-01-20
Abstract: A method comprising using a first mass analyzer of a downhole tool to isolate specific ions within a sample received in the downhole tool, using a second mass analyzer of the downhole tool to stabilize the ions isolated by the first mass analyzer, and using a third mass analyzer of the downhole tool to catalog the stabilized ions.
Patent CA-2690682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCRYMGEOUR LYLE
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2009-12-15
Abstract: A lottery ticket has game data printed on a substrate in a game data area either directly onto the substrate or onto a covering layer where the game data area is firstly covered by a scratch-off layer which contains a white pigment following which the scratch-off layer is covered by a plurality of layers of ink each of which contains pigment defining different colors for the different layers and which are different from the white pigment of the scratch-off layer so as to form a four color pattern. The scratch-off layer and the inks are sufficiently transparent to view the game data therethrough so that the removal of the scratch-off layer and the inks acts to mark the game data by showing it in a different color from the original view through the layers.
Patent CA-2692297-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHROEDER MARC
IPC: C09C1/36
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous suspensions of fine particulate fillers that are at least partially coated with a composition of at least one water- soluble amphoteric copolymer and at least one latex.
Patent CA-2694127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOLCETTI RICCARDO
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: The invention concerns the use of recombinant clonotypic immunoglobulins (Ig) as a vaccine in the treatment of HCV-related and non HCV-related lymphoproliferations, in particular the use of recombinant proteins with immunogenic properties derived from protein segments VK3-20 and VK3-15 of Ig light chains derived from patients with lymphoproliferations.
Patent CA-2695455-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede perfectionne de silencage genique
Inventor: WANG MING-BO
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des procédés et des moyens pour obtenir un silençage génique amélioré d'acides nucléiques cibles. Les procédés et les moyens fournissent au moins deux molécules d'ARN inhibitrices ciblées sur le même acide nucléique mais traitées en courtes molécules d'ARN interférentes par différentes voies de traitement. L'invention porte également sur des procédés et des moyens pour obtenir un silençage génique amélioré d'acides nucléiques cibles. Les procédées et les moyens fournissent au moins deux molécules d'ARN inhibitrices ciblées sur différents acides nucléiques mais traités en courtes molécules d'ARN interférentes par différentes voies de traitement.
Patent CA-2695698-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUKE NOEL STEPHEN
IPC: F04B27/12
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A recipricator restraint assembly for a Z-crank axial piston machine is described. The assembly includes two gimbal arms each linked together at gimbal link joint that intersect at a point T.  Point T lying in a medial plane M being defined as the plane passing through the point of coincidence of the crank and crankshaft axes to which the line that bisects the crank angle is normal.  Each of the gimbal arms is pivotally mounted at an identical distance L from point T. A cylinder gimbal is pivotally mounted from the cylinder cluster and a recipricator gimbal is pivotally mounted from the recipricator. The recipricator gimbal pivot axis is equidistant from point X and T as is the cylinder gimbal pivot axis. The orientations of the pivot axes of the two gimbal arms being mutual reflections in the medial plane M resulting in the point T lying on the medial plane M as the crankshaft rotates with respect to the cylinder cluster, and thus ensuring homo-kinetic rotational restraint between the recipricator and the cylinder cluster.
Patent CA-2696559-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GANHY JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B01J23/38
Filed: 2008-08-27
Abstract: An amorphous catalyst support comprising at least a first oxide selected from the group consisting of: silica, germanium oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide or mixtures thereof, preferably silica gel beads or diatomaceous earth; a group 3 metal oxide; and anions in an amount not greater than 10 % by weight of the catalyst support; wherein the group 3 metal oxide is incorporated in the first oxide structure at the molecular level. The catalyst support is prepared by (a) mixing the first oxide, with an anhydrous source of the group 3 metal oxide, and water, at a pH above 11, thus forming a suspension, (b) washing the catalyst support with water, (c) separating the catalyst support from the water, and (d) optionally drying and/or calcining the catalyst support.  A catalyst based on such a support has improved catalytic properties.
Patent CA-2698863-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHENG DANIAN
IPC: B29C70/70
Filed: 2010-04-01
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite tower (4), includes at least partially filling a form (22) with a curable resin; at least partially curing the resin in the form (22); raising the form (22) partly over the at least partially cured resin; and at least partially filling the raised form (22) with more curable resin applied against the cured resin.
Patent CA-2700310-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KONDO TETSUJIRO
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A controller 112 checks and determines whether or not an electronic apparatus 11 is electrically connected. When a TV signal processor 106 is not connected to another apparatus, i.e., the electronic apparatus 11, a signal processing circuit 113 performs normal signal processing.  When the TV signal processor 106 is connected to another apparatus, i.e., the electronic apparatus 11, the TV signal processor 106 cooperates with the compliant electronic apparatus as if they were a single apparatus and performs optimal processing of an input signal. In an ID table stored in the controller 112, processing information concerning processing tasks to be shared with the compliant electronic apparatus is associated with the function ID of the compliant electronic apparatus.
Patent CA-2702446-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices and methods for termination
Inventor: SERINA EUGENE
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: Devices and methods for locking and/or cutting tethers during a tissue modification procedure are described. In some variations, a tether may be used to tighten or compress tissue by bringing two pieces or sections of the tissue together. The tether, which may be under tension, may be locked to maintain the tension, and excess tether may be severed, using one or more of the devices and/or methods. The devices and/or methods may be used, for example, in minimally invasive procedures.
Patent CA-2707440-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GLINBERG DMITRIY
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: A method for managing a risk associated with a plurality portfolios wherein each of the plurality of portfolios includes a plurality of positions representative of products traded on an exchange is disclosed. The method includes determining a risk assessment for each of a plurality of portfolios, calculating a margin offset associated with each of the plurality of portfolios, adjusting the risk assessments associated with each of the plurality of portfolios as a function of the margin offset, determining a portfolio risk assessment for the plurality of portfolios, and calculating a margin requirements for the plurality of portfolios, wherein the margin requirement calculated as a function of the portfolio risk assessment.
Patent CA-2710140-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ABRAHMSEN LARS
IPC: C07K1/04
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: Populations of polypeptide variants based on a common scaffold, each polypeptide in the population comprising the scaffold amino acid sequence EXXXAXXEIX XLPNLTXXQX XAFIXKLXDD  PSQSSELLSE AKKLNDSQ or AKYAKEXXXAXX EIXXLPNLTX XQXXAFIXKL XDDPSQSSEL LSEAKKLNDS Q, wherein each X  individually corresponds to an amino acid residue which is varied in the population are disclosed. Also populations of polynucleotides, wherein each member encodes a member of a polypeptide population are disclosed.  Furthermore, combinations of such polypeptide populations and such polynucleotide populations are disclosed, wherein each member of polypeptide population is physically or spatially associated with the polynucleotide encoding that member via means for genotype-phenotype coupling. Furthermore, methods for selecting a desired polypeptide having an affinity for a predetermined target from a population of polypeptides, isolation of a polynucleotide encoding a desired polypeptide having an affinity for a predetermined target, identifying a desired polypeptide having an affinity for a predetermined target, selecting and identifying a desired polypeptide having affinity for a predetermined target, and production of a desired polypeptide having an affinity for a predetermined target are disclosed.
Patent CA-2710767-A1 (CA)
Title: Alkylester fatty acid blends and uses therefor
Inventor: KNUTH MARK E
IPC: C07D317/00
Filed: 2007-12-27
Abstract: Provided herein are blends oils or fatty acids comprising more than 50% medium chain fatty acids, or the fatty acid alkyl esters thereof, and having low melting points. Such blends are useful as a fuel or as a starting material for the production of, for example, a biodiesel. Also provided genetically altered or modified plants, modified such that the amount of medium chain fatty acids generated by the plant are increased. Further provided is a method of predicting the melting point of a blend of fatty acid methyl esters and the use of such a method for identifying blends suitable for use as, for example, a biodiesel.
Patent CA-2711591-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GULBRANDSEN PEDER J
IPC: E04B9/06
Filed: 2008-12-29
Abstract: A ceiling panel is provided for use in a grid-type suspended ceiling, wherein the grid includes a plurality of spaced grid runners. The ceiling panel comprises a tile base with perimeter segments and perimeter profiles along at least a portion of at least two of the perimeter segments. Each profile is supportable by the grid runners during suspension. A facing material is secured across the perimeter segments, and extends beyond the perimeter profiles in order to at least partially conceal two of the grid runners when the tile is suspended from the two grid runners and viewed from below.
Patent CA-2712108-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIEDRICH HANNELORE
IPC: C02F1/36
Filed: 2008-09-30
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of process engineering and relates to a method and a device such as can be used, for example, for the disintegration of sewage sludges. The object of the present invention is to disclose a method in which the dynamic viscosity of the thixotropic suspensions is reduced before and/or during the ultrasonic treatment. The object is attained with a method in which thixotropic suspensions are subjected to a mechanical stress and subsequently fed to an ultrasonic treatment, wherein at least one further suspension flow with a higher flow rate is fed to the suspension flow before the ultrasonic treatment. The object is further attained through a device composed of a pipeline system with an apparatus part for applying a mechanical stress subsequently an ultrasonic generator and openings in the pipeline are present before and after the region with the ultrasonic generators through which openings are connected via a further pipeline.
Patent CA-2712264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DINH DANNY T
IPC: C07D409/06
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: Compounds comprising Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof, are disclosed, wherein Y, A, R, D, and n are as described. Disclosed herein are compounds useful in treating glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease, the stimulation of hair growth, and the stimulation of the conversation of vellus hair to terminal hair.
Patent CA-2716502-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MULLICK SANJOY
IPC: B29C48/305
Filed: 2010-05-14
Abstract: The invention relates to extacorporeal blood circuits, and components thereof (e.g., hollow fiber membranes, potted bundles, and blood tubing), including 0.005% to 10% (w/w) surface modifying macromolecule. The extracorporeal blood circuits have an antithrombogenic surface and can be used in hemofiltration, hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, hemoconcentration, blood oxygenation, and related uses.
Patent CA-2721696-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCOTT TIMOTHY D
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a cooking apparatus is provided. The cooking apparatus comprises a cooking surface, at least one grate, and a guard. The cooking surface includes at least one heat source and a control panel. The at least one grate is provided over a portion of the cooking surface. The guard is coupled to the at least one grate. The guard includes a first side and a second side. The first side of the guard is configured to deflect heat radiating from the at least one heat source. The second side of the guard corresponds with a sidewall of the cooking surface to form a channel between the guard and the side-wall. The channel is configured to create a thermal barrier between the at least one heat source and the control panel.
Patent CA-2722262-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARDY CRAIG
IPC: A61L15/28
Filed: 2009-04-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a haemostatic material comprising a carrier layer and a material for wound contact comprising at least one haemostat in particulate, granular, powder, flake or short fibrous form. Such a haemostatic material is useful, for example, in reducing or stopping bleeding of a physiological target site in a person or animal, and can also be used to stem bleeding during medical procedures.
Patent CA-2723443-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKANO KEIKO
IPC: B65D77/02
Filed: 2009-04-30
Abstract: A package (2) includes a case (4) formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and having an open end (12) at the upper end thereof, a lid (5), the lid (5) being a tongue lid (6) pivotably connected to the rear edge of the open end (12) via a lid hinge (26) and opening and closing the open end (12), and a tongue (7) connected to the front end of the lid (5) via a tongue hinge (28). The tongue (7) has a tongue lid superposed on a front wall (14) of the case (4) when the lid (5) is at a closed position, and also has an inner holder (10) contained in the case (4) and having a recess (10a) for holding contents. The case (4), the tongue lid (6), and the inner holder (10) are constructed from a transparent or semi-transparent material. The recess (10a) is separated from a bottom wall (20) and side walls (18) of the case (4).
Patent CA-2725731-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE PHILIP
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: There is described a medicament delivery device (1) which comprises a medicament reservoir (2), a medicament delivery passage (3) and a metering member (4) adapted to transfer a measured dose of medicament from the medicament reservoir to the delivery passage characterised in that the device is provided with a moisture proof barrier (9). The medicament delivery device is especially suited for use as an inhaler. There is therefore also decribed an inhaler which provides improved airflow for the dispersion of medicament, and a method of treating patients suffering from a respiratory disorder.
Patent CA-2727869-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple seal drawstring trash bag
Inventor: BERTRAND ANTHONY H
IPC: B65D33/28
Filed: 2011-01-13
Abstract: The present invention describes various embodiments of a drawstring bag. The drawstring bag is generally constructed from a first panel and a second panel continuously joined along a first side edge, a bottom, and a second side edge with the top of the panels generally defining the open top of the bag. The bags feature drawstrings extending along the open top of the bag. The drawstrings may exhibit elastic-like properties or be manufactured of elastic materials. First and second short seals anchor the ends of the drawstrings to the sides of the bag.   In certain embodiments, the present invention will have one or more reduced opening seals proximate to the short seals. The reduced opening seals are generally opposite the side edges of the bag with respect to the short seals. The reduced opening seals may be substantially oval in shape. Furthermore, the reduced opening seals may be vertically oriented with the sides of the bag or oriented at an angle to the sides. In certain preferred embodiments, the reduced opening seals will be oriented at an angle of between 10 and 45 degrees to the sides, with 15 degrees from vertical being preferred, and the reduced opening seals can be oriented outward or inward.
Patent CA-2728548-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMALL MARK
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2009-06-29
Abstract: A tool that is useful for cleaning and disinfecting the attachment surfaces of a fluid connector device used in medi-cal applications, the tool having a housing with an opening of defined shape and a chemically treated flexible insert positionable inside the housing that substantially conforms to the inside wall of the housing and, when placed over the attachment surfaces of a fluid connector device, can be manipulated axially and rotationally relative to the attachment surfaces to contact, clean and disin-fect the surfaces. Some embodiments can also be used for topical cleaning of skin or other surfaces.
Patent CA-2729136-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PINKERT MATTHIAS
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 2009-06-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking appliance comprising a cook top for a kitchen, comprising on one side a cooking area, wherein the cook top can be arranged in a first horizontal position for use of the cooking area, and folded to a second vertical position during non use, the side of the cook top opposite the side of the cooking area has a display.
Patent CA-2729769-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAETZ BENJAMIN R
IPC: A61P31/18
Filed: 2009-07-07
Abstract: The invention is related to salts of antiviral compounds of Formula (P): (see formula P) or hydrates thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such salts and hydrates, which may be useful for the treatment of HIV.
Patent CA-2731721-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MIELE PHILIP FRANCIS
IPC: D04H1/60
Filed: 2011-02-15
Abstract: A method of making fibrous mats, webs, and/or blankets containing one or more low volatile de-dusting agents, and the fibrous products so produced, the method eliminating or substantially reducing condensation of volatiles in the drying oven, oven recirculating ducts and oven exhaust ducts and eliminating or substantially reducing oven and duct fires while producing fibrous products having effective dust suppression properties.