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Patent CA-2936793-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAKER SCOTT CALVIN
IPC: E05B67/38
Filed: 2015-01-05
Abstract: A padlock with a removable lock cylinder. A retaining member couples the lock cylinder to the padlocks body. In some embodiments, the retaining member includes a flange for actuating the retaining member between a retained 5 position and a released position. The flange is accessible through an opening of the lock body when the shackle is in the unlocked position and inaccessible when the shackle is in the locked position.
Patent CA-2937304-A1 (CA)
Inventor: INOUBLI RABI
IPC: C08F2/22
Filed: 2015-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polymer particles in the form of spherical micelles consisting of block copolymers, as additives for aqueous or organic solutions. The invention especially relates to the use of said spherical polymer particles for improving the ageing resistance of an aqueous or organic composition.
Patent CA-2939358-A1 (CA)
Title: Molded dental root canal filling points/cones and process of making same
Inventor: LI NATHAN Y
IPC: A61C5/04
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved root canal filling point/cone that can be manufactured precisely to result in better obturation with less micro-leakage. One aspect of the present invention is directed to a molded root canal filling point/cone. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a thermo-pressure molding process for manufacturing root canal filling appliances (e.g., Gutta Percha points). Another aspect of the present invention is directed to the structure of the mold (40, 42) for undertaking thermo-injection molding. A further aspect of the present invention is directed to a production line comprising the thermo-injection process.
Patent CA-2942063-A1 (CA)
Title: Lighting system for simulating natural light
Inventor: DI TRAPANI PAOLO
IPC: F21V9/02
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: A lighting system (1) comprises a light source (2) for providing a light beam (3) of directed non-diffused light with a first correlated color temperature along a main light beam direction (4), wherein a propagation direction of the directed non-diffused light is modified across the light beam (3) and is essentially parallel to the main light beam direction (4) in an inner area and is increasingly inclined with respect to the main light beam direction (4) with increasing distance from the inner area; and a lamp shade-like structure (10) comprising a bottom unit (12) to be illuminated from the light source (2) at one side and a screen structure (14) provided at an opposite side, the bottom unit (12) and the screen structure (14) defining a light passage (46). The bottom unit (12) comprises a diffused light generator (20) for generating diffused light at a second correlated color temperature, which is larger than the first correlated color temperature, is at least partially transparent for the directed non-diffused light of the light beam (3), and is configured such that at least a divergent light beam portion (53) of the light beam (3) enters the light passage (46); and the screen structure (14) is spatially oriented with respect to the main light beam direction (54) of the divergent light beam portion (53) to be illuminated by at least a part of the divergent light beam portion (53), thereby providing an illuminated screen section (394, 395) acting as a scattered light source. Moreover, lighting systems with tilted diffused light generators (20) and specific arrangements of pluralities of lighting systems (1) are disclosed.
Patent CA-2944439-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymer electrolyte composition and polymer electrolyte membrane, polymer electrolyte membrane with catalyst layer, membrane electrode assembly, and polymer electrolyte fuel cell each using the same
Inventor: UMEDA HIROAKI
IPC: C08K5/3445
Filed: 2015-04-03
Abstract: [Problem] To provide: a polymer electrolyte composition that has excellent chemical stability that makes it possible to withstand a strong oxidizing atmosphere during fuel cell operation, that makes it possible to achieve excellent protonic conductivity under low humidity conditions, excellent mechanical strength, and excellent physical durability, and that is highly practical; and a polymer electrolyte membrane, a membrane-electrode assembly, and a solid polymer fuel cell that use the polymer electrolyte composition. [Solution] A polymer electrolyte composition that comprises at least an ionic group-containing polymer (A), an organic phosphorus-based additive (C), and a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring system additive (D) and that is characterized by the nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring system additive (D) comprising at least three nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic rings within a molecule thereof. In addition, the polymer electrolyte membrane, the catalyst layer-equipped electrolyte membrane, the membrane-electrode assembly, and the solid polymer fuel cell of the present invention are characterized by being configured using the polymer electrolyte composition.
Patent CA-2944500-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DURA JEREMY NICOLAS LAURENT
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé d'analyse d'image d'un document structuré déformé, mis en uvre par un dispositif d'analyse relié à un dispositif de stockage stockant : des modèles de document de référence associés chacun à des régions d'intérêt et des points d'intérêt compris dans lesdites régions d'intérêt, et à au moins une région à analyser, comprenant des étapes de : -acquisition (E1) de ladite image dudit document ; -sélection (E2) de modèles de document de référence initiaux parmi les modèles stockés; -pour chaque région d'intérêt stockée de chacun desdits modèles de document de référence initiaux: extraction (E5) de points d'intérêt dans l'image acquise, mise en correspondance (E6) des points d'intérêt extraits avec les points d'intérêt stockés, -sélection (E7) d'un modèle de document de référence final parmi lesdits modèles de document de référence initiaux et estimation (E8) d'une transformation géométrique fine entre l'image acquise et une image de référence associée au modèle de référence final à partir desdites mises en correspondance, -détermination et analyse (E9, E10) d'au moins une région à analyser de ladite image acquise en fonction de ladite transformation géométrique fine estimée.
Patent CA-2946271-A1 (CA)
Title: Broom apparatus with removable auxiliary tool
Inventor: BROWN MURRAY CHARLES
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: A broom comprising an elongate handle attached at one end to a head, a plurality of bristles attached to the head on a different side from the handle, and an auxiliary tool portion configured for use in any one or more of the group selected from scraping, cutting and scooping, wherein the auxiliary tool portion is removably attached to the head and/or handle by means of a quick-release mechanism. The quick release mechanism may comprise a lever, skewer and stop, and the lever having a cam. The auxiliary tool portion may project forwardly from the broom and/or downwardly having a substantially rigid lower edge.
Patent CA-2947593-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode de traitement de lymphome non hodgkinien resistant, de medulloblastome et/ou de cancer bronchopulmonaire non a petites cellules alk+ a l'aide de composes de thienotriazolodiazepine
Inventor: NOEL KAY
IPC: A61K31/5517
Filed: 2015-05-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode de traitement de lymphome non hodgkinien résistant, de médulloblastome et/ou de cancer bronchopulmonaire non à petites cellules ALK+ chez un mammifère, par l'administration d'une dispersion solide comprenant un composé amorphe de thiénotriazolodiazépine représenté par la formule (1), dans laquelle R' représente un alkyle comportant 1-4 atome(s) de carbone; R2 représente un atome d'hydrogène, un atome d'halogène ou un alkyle comportant 1-4 atome(s) de carbone et qui est éventuellement substitué par un atome d'halogène ou un groupe hydroxyle; R3 représente un atome d'halogène, un phényle éventuellement substitué par un atome d'halogène, un alkyle comportant 1-4 atome(s) de carbone, un alcoxy comportant 1-4 cation(s) ou un cyano, -NR 5- {CH2)m-,R6; R5 représente un atome d'hydrogène ou un alkyle comportant 1-4 atome(s) de carbone, m représente un nombre entier compris entre 0 et 4; et R6 représente un phényle ou un pyridyle éventuellement substitué par un atome d'halogène.
Patent CA-2953376-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QIANG LIANG
IPC: C12N5/0735
Filed: 2015-06-26
Abstract: In certain aspects the present invention provides engineered neural cells, neural stem cells, or neural progenitor cells that contain a nucleotide sequence that encodes an adenovirus E40RF1 polypeptide and/or that contain an adenovirus E40RF1 polypeptide. The present invention also provides methods of making and using such engineered cells and compositions comprising such engineered cells.
Patent CA-2953853-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZERPA REQUES NESTOR GREGORIO
IPC: C10G57/00
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: There is provided a process for upgrading a hydrocarbon material. The process includes: (a) treating a hydrocarbon material-comprising feed, wherein the treating includes cracking a hydrocarbon material-comprising feed, such that an upgraded intermediate is produced; and (b) in the absence, or the substantial absence, of adscititious diatomic hydrogen, reducing the content of olefinic material within at least a fraction of the upgraded intermediate such that an olefinic material content-reduced product is produced.
Patent CA-2954761-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLS GREGORY B
IPC: A61M15/08
Filed: 2015-07-10
Abstract: The present system is directed in various embodiments to devices, systems and methods for detection, evaluation and/or monitoring olfactory dysfunction by measuring and determining the patient's olfactory detection threshold for the left and the right nostril. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices, systems and methods for detecting an asymmetric differential in a patient's olfactory detection threshold (left vs right nostril) which, when present, may be used as a tool to screen, detect, diagnose and/or monitor relative olfactory deterioration resulting from Alzheimer's disease. A preferred embodiment comprises cascading aromas by serially administering more than one pure odorant to the patient's nostrils, left vs right, with measurement of the time, or numbers of breaths, required to cognitively notice the pure odorants' presence.
Patent CA-2955198-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAMPRONI JENNIFER A
IPC: G01N27/327
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: In one illustrative embodiment, a test strip with a first planar substrate has coplanar electrodes on a first planar surface and a second planar substrate (which opposes the first surface of the first planar substrate) has coplanar electrodes on a second planar surface. The first planar surface of the first planar substrate having a first sensing area electrically connected to a first electrical contact. The second planar surface of the second planar substrate having a second electrical contact electrically connected to the first electrical contact via a conductive element, the conductive element extending between the first surface of the first planar substrate and the second surface of the second planar substrate without passing through the first planar substrate, the second planar substrate, or any intermediate layers.
Patent CA-2955399-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of constructing an offshore structure, and offshore structure
Inventor: NAKAMURA TAKUJU
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: A method for constructing an offshore structure comprises: a manufacturing step of separately manufacturing an upper structure (11) and lower structure (12) of an offshore structure (10); an underwater state keeping step of keeping part or all of the lower structure (12) under water in a standing state; a moving step of moving the upper structure (11) above the lower structure (12) kept in the standing state; an integration step including a lifting step of lifting the lower structure (12) so as to be arranged on the bottom side of the upper structure (11) and/or a lowering step of submerging part of a carrier (20) carrying the upper structure (11) in a state in which the upper structure (11) is held by a pair of arm-like structures (23) in order to lower the upper structure (11) so as to be arranged on the upper side of the lower structure (12); and a joining step of combining the lower structure (12) with the upper structure (11). Therefore, in this method for constructing a spar-type or other type of offshore structure having an installed wind turbine or other apparatus, the offshore apparatus is able to safely be moored at an offshore construction site without using a crane ship.
Patent CA-2961116-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DER SCHEER MARCO
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2015-09-18
Abstract: There is provided a plastic infiltration unit comprising: a top deck which extends in a plane, at least one pillar extending from the top deck for supporting the top deck, wherein the top deck is provided with at least one integrated connector arranged to connect the plastic infiltration unit with another at least one integrated connector, of another plastic infiltration unit in a side by side arrangement.
Patent CA-2964370-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARSHMAN EDWARD SCOTT
IPC: A61B17/72
Filed: 2015-10-14
Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone.  The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.
Patent CA-2964821-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BECK HAROLD KENT
IPC: E03D1/26
Filed: 2017-04-19
Abstract: A brace includes two or more spacers connected together using an interlocking mechanism, such as a press fit, an interference fit, a friction fit, a snap fastener, a projection-and-recess coupling system or a stud-and-tube coupling system, to provide a desired combined length. The brace may further include a U-shaped clip for attachment to a toilet tank or may use a plate with an adhesive layer for attachment to an object. The brace may also include a threaded stud and a nut coupled to a spacer for adjusting the combined length of the brace.
Patent CA-2967607-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of modulating apoptosis by administration of relaxin agonists
Inventor: AMENTO EDWARD P
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that relaxin is associated with the development or maturation of body tissues. Knockouts of the gene encoding relaxin result in various abnormalities in the development of various tissues. The present invention provides methods of modulating apoptosis by administering a relaxin agonist or antagonist to a subject.
Patent CA-2968936-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FERGUSON PAUL GREGORY
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 2015-11-17
Abstract: An air-fed visor comprises a mask, at least part of which comprises a foam material. An air tube is provided for delivering air to the visor. An air distribution rose is disposed in the foam mask. The rose comprises an air inlet connected to the air tube and an air distribution chamber for distributing air from the air inlet into the foam material.
Patent CA-2971713-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TURNBULL NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
IPC: B65D65/46
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: Process for recycling a multi-compartment water-soluble pouch comprising a phosphate-free bleach-containing cleaning composition and an enveloping material said pouch comprising at least two compartments, a first compartment comprising a solid composition and a second compartment comprising a liquid composition, the process comprising the steps of: a) releasing the compositions from their respective compartments by preferably cutting open the enveloping material; b)mixing the compositions; c) adding a moisture sink to the mixture; and d) optionally drying the mixture.
Patent CA-2972791-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THATCHER JONATHAN CARL
IPC: F02C9/26
Filed: 2015-12-30
Abstract: A method includes combusting a fuel and an oxidant in a combustor of an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) gas turbine system that produces electrical power and provides a portion of the electrical power to an electrical grid. The method further includes controlling, via one or more processors, one or more parameters of the EGR gas turbine system to decrease the portion of the electrical power provided to the electrical grid in response to an over-frequency event associated with the electrical grid, wherein controlling the one or more parameters comprises decreasing a flow rate of fuel to the combustor in response to the over-frequency event.
Patent CA-2973850-A1 (CA)
Title: Graph query logic
Inventor: SCHROCK NICHOLAS HAGE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-08-28
Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes storing one or more graphs, each graph comprising one or more nodes arranged in a hierarchical format, each node representing one or more data items; accessing a query requesting one or more specific data items in the graphs, the query being expressed in a language having a hierarchical format;  retrieving the specific data items from the graphs; arranging the specific data items in a hierarchical format;  and outputting the specific data items in response to the query.
Patent CA-2974441-A1 (CA)
Title: Multilayer polyethylene geomembrane liners
Inventor: TAGHIZADEH ATA
IPC: C08J3/22
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: Multilayer polyethylene (PE) geomembrane liners for unconventional thermal conditions and methods of making them are disclosed. The liners have N co-extruded stacked layers, each layer being made from a PE masterbatch composition comprising a given amount of PE resin and additives, and of a PE metallocene based resin free of acid neutralizer compounds. Also disclosed are customized multilayer PE geomembrane liners of N co-extruded stacked layers, each layer being made from a PE masterbatch comprising a specific additive providing specific behaviour property to the layer; wherein at least two of the N layers comprise a different specific additive in order to provide a geomembrane liner having at least two layers with different behaviour property. The liners have a water-bath aging performance for about 6 months immersion at about 80°C per ASTM D5322 - modified for water, such that about 80% of high pressure OIT value retained per ASTM D5885.
Patent CA-2974855-A1 (CA)
Inventor: URCH HENNING
IPC: C22B13/00
Filed: 2016-01-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for removing radioactive elements from a mixture, said mixture being treated with at least one alkane sulphonic acid and at least one additional acid, as well as to the use of at least one alkane sulphonic acid and at least one additional acid for removing radioactive elements from mixtures containing the same.
Patent CA-2976186-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUNBAR CHARLENE
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: A system and control method are provided for encouraging patron use of washrooms at commercial establishments. A plurality of commercial establishments are enrolled in a washroom rewards program, as well as patrons that may frequent or visit such establishments. Respective point values in the washroom rewards program are established for defined washroom activities performed by the patrons in the washrooms of the commercial establishments. The identity and location of the commercial establishments are provided to the patrons. Upon the patrons performing one of the defined washroom activities in one of the commercial establishments, the patron is identified and awarded credit of the points for the defined activity to a player account assigned to the patron. Provisions are made for the patrons to redeem accumulated points in their respective account for an award.
Patent CA-2978772-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCBEE BRUCE W
IPC: H02J50/10
Filed: 2011-08-09
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securing to and collecting power from an electrical conductor, including a housing, a plurality of current transformers each comprising a magnetic core, wherein the magnetic core of each current transformer includes a first arm section and a second arm section that are spring biased using one or more springs to remain in a closed position, wherein the first arm section and the second arm section of each current transformer is at least partially separable at a portion of the current transformer by applying a force against the spring bias at the partially separable portion, wherein each of the first arm section and the second arm section of each current transformer includes one half of the magnetic core and a clamping mechanism that attaches to the electrical conductor.
Patent CA-2979051-A1 (CA)
Title: Topical compositions comprising a corticosteroid
Inventor: KANDAVILLI SATEESH
IPC: A61K31/573
Filed: 2016-03-11
Abstract: Topical compositions comprising a corticosteroid and at least one penetration enhancing agent, wherein the composition is substantially free of propylene glycol.
Patent CA-2979159-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GLINER VADIM
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2017-09-13
Abstract: Apparatus, including a handle and a first conductive tube that is attached to and extends from the handle. The tube is biocompatible, and a tube distal end is configured to be inserted into an orifice of a human being for a medical procedure. The apparatus includes a second conductive tube, that is attached to and is enclosed by the first conductive tube. The two tubes together act as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation.  An insulated conductive coil is fashioned around and is fixed to the second conductive tube, and the coil generates a signal in response to a magnetic field traversing the coil. The apparatus also includes a transceiver that receives the signal from the insulated conductive coil, and in response generates a radiofrequency signal at a preset frequency and conveys the radiofrequency signal to the second conductive tube for radiation therefrom as electromagnetic energy at the preset frequency.
Patent CA-2981481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HONG HAIPING
IPC: H01M4/62
Filed: 2015-04-25
Abstract: An electrode comprises carbon nanoparticles and at least one of metal particles, metal oxide particles, metalloid particles and/or metalloid oxide particles. A surfactant attaches the carbon nanoparticles and the metal particles, metal oxide particles, metalloid particles and/or metalloid oxide particles to form an electrode composition. A binder binds the electrode composition such that it can be formed into a film or membrane. The electrode has a specific capacity of at least 450 mAh/g of active material when cycled at a charge/discharge rate of about 0.1C.