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Patent CA-2727759-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZUERCHER JOSEPH
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2009-06-29
Abstract: A circuit for balancing a sub-stack voltage in a stack of ultracapacitors includes a pair of electrical leads (312, 314) that are connectable across a first sub-stack (102) of one or more ultracapacitors, wherein a stack includes N sub-stacks of ultracapacitors coupled to an electrical bus, a discharge device (318) switchably connectable with the pair of electrical leads, the discharge device configured to discharge the sub-stack of ultracapacitors, a voltage sensing circuit (306) coupled to the electrical bus and configured to sense and output a voltage of the stack of ultracapacitors after the first sub-stack of one or more ultracapacitors has been discharged to a given threshold, and a voltage amplifier (308) coupled to the output of the voltage sensing circuit and coupled to the pair of electrical leads, the voltage amplifier configured to provide a re-charge voltage to the first substack of one or more ultracapacitors.
Patent CA-2729060-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GEIGER JOSEPH
IPC: F16L5/00
Filed: 2011-01-24
Abstract: A pipe and connector assembly of an appliance is provided. The assembly has a pipe for connecting to a fluid system of the appliance; a transition section fluidly connected to the pipe; a connector portion for connecting to the external fluid supply by way of a twisting motion between the external fluid supply and the connector portion;  an anti-torque plate fixed rigidly to the transition section, the anti-torque plate having an engagement area; and a shoulder element for attaching the anti-torque plate to a chassis of the appliance. A shoulder portion of the shoulder element is positioned to engage the engagement area of the anti-torque plate such that movement of the anti-torque plate in a plane that is parallel to the twisting motion is restrained by the shoulder portion engaging the engagement area, and movement of the anti-torque plate is permitted along a length of the shoulder portion.
Patent CA-2729116-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RATNASAMY PAUL
IPC: B01J23/28
Filed: 2009-06-24
Abstract: Processes for preparation of fatty acid alkyl esters are described herein. The processes include contacting fatty acid glycerides with alcohols in the presence of a catalyst separating the reaction products from the catalyst, and separating the fatty acid alkyl esters from the reaction products. The catalyst includes a metal from Group VIB of the Periodic Table, a metal from Group IIIA of the Periodic Table, and an element from Group VA of the Periodic Table.
Patent CA-2730131-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIN IE-HONG
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for use by devices within a wireless communication network to request and/or provide sensitivity assistance information signals associated with one or more Satellite Positioning Systems (SPSs).
Patent CA-2734893-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for preparing long-chain hydroxyacids, diacids and oligomers and polymers thereof
Inventor: GROSS RICHARD A
IPC: C07D307/02
Filed: 2009-08-20
Abstract: A method and process for the preparation of ricinoleic acid analogs and oligomers and polymers containing such ricinoleic acid analogs.
Patent CA-2735609-A1 (CA)
Title: Canopy for a wind turbine nacelle
Inventor: WOHLLEB MATTHIAS
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 2011-04-04
Abstract: A Canopy (1) for a wind turbine nacelle is provided. The can-opy (1) comprises a frame made of bars (3) and covering plates (21, 23, 25). It is characterized in that the frame is self supporting, the bars (3) are made of metal, and the cov-ering plates (21, 23, 25) are made of a material that com-prises a polymer material and/or a sandwich material compris-ing a metal foam (29).
Patent CA-2736506-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEREZNICKI RODNEY E
IPC: F16D27/09
Filed: 2009-09-16
Abstract: A tooling fixture positioning system 10 for securing automotive body part components to create an automotive body. The tooling fixture positioning system 10 comprises a plurality of pivot joint assemblies 16, 18, 20, 22 and link arms 24, 26 coupled together to facilitate supporting tooling fixtures 28 in desired positions and orientations. Each pivot joint assembly 16, 18, 20, 22 includes a brake 102 that selectively engages and disengages the pivot joint assembly 16, 18, 20, 22 for rotation about a respective axis 34, 42, 50, 60.
Patent CA-2736773-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ACUFF CORY
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating or preventing infectious diseases, and inhibiting the ability of microbes to travel within mammalian cells, and inhibiting microbial replication, are disclosed. The compositions include various noscapine analogs, which are capable of blocking the movement of viruses and other microbes within mammalian and other cells by inhibiting the cytoplasmic transport mechanisms within the cells. The compositions described herein include an effective amount of the noscapine analogues described herein, along with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient. The compositions can also include one or more additional antimicrobial compounds.
Patent CA-2741017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LI CHUNHUNG
IPC: E03C1/23
Filed: 2011-05-17
Abstract: A press touch pop-up stopper is used in a basin and contains a pipe set fixed in an opening of a bottom end of the basin and including a hole disposed therein and having an outlet fixed on a top end of the hole; a stopper assembly received in the pipe set and including a plug, after the plug is pressed, it bounces automatically to turn on the outlet so as to flow water, after the plug is pressed again, it closing the outlet to stop flowing the water; a vertical connecting structure defined between the pipe set and the stopper assembly so that when the stopper assembly is pulled upward, it disengages from the pipe set, and when the stopper assembly is pressed downward to be received in the pipe set, it is connected with the pipe set.
Patent CA-2743807-A1 (CA)
Title: Manchons de tole ondulee a triple paroi et procedes
Inventor: SUTTON GERALD S
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 2009-09-17
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un manchon (10) pour un tuyau en tôle ondulée à triple paroi, le tuyau comprenant une paroi ondulée (22) ayant une pluralité d'ondulations principales. Le manchon comprend une première section de tuyau (16) ayant, disposée à une extrémité, une partie tulipe (12), la partie tulipe ayant une partie tulipe de paroi ondulée et une paroi externe (24) ; une seconde section de tuyau (18) ayant, disposée à une extrémité, une partie bout uni (14), la partie bout uni ayant une partie bout uni de paroi ondulée entre une paroi interne (20) et une paroi externe, et un joint d'étanchéité (34) disposé dans une rainure s'étendant autour d'une circonférence de la partie bout uni et venant en prise entre la partie tulipe de paroi ondulée et la partie bout uni de paroi ondulée. L'invention porte également sur une section de tuyau en tôle ondulée à triple paroi et sur un procédé pour l'assemblaged'une pluralité de sections de tuyau en tôle ondulée à triple paroi.
Patent CA-2747095-A1 (CA)
Title: A medicament comprising pilocarpine and thymoxamine or dapiprazole
Inventor: SHARMA ANANT
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A medicament for topical administration to a human or animal eye comprises at least two pharmacologically active agents. One of the active agents is a parasympathetic agonist, such as pilocarpine, and the other active agent is either a sympathet-ic antagonist such as dapiprazole or thymoxamine, or a sympathetic agonist such as brimonidine or iopidine. The medicament is preferably in the form of a liquid composition, such as eye drops, or a gel or ointment and may comprise a slow-release composi-tion.  The medicament acts to improve visual acuity for a period of several hours, and may be beneficial in cases of presbyopia, myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism and/or impaired night vision.
Patent CA-2747220-A1 (CA)
Title: Membrane type-1 matrix metalloprotein inhibitors and uses thereof
Inventor: BELIVEAU RICHARD
IPC: C12N9/64
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: Based on the discovery that a soluble polypeptide including a nonphosphorylatable form of the MT1-MMP cytoplasmic domain is capable of inhibiting MT1-MMP in a dominant negative manner, the present invention provides compositions including MT1-MMP inhibitors such as peptide inhibitors, and methods for treating diseases associated with MT1-MMP activity. Such diseases include cancer, arthritis, and heart disease, and vascular disease.
Patent CA-2747678-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAYMOND MARIANNE
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to soluble CD47 binding polypeptides, for use as a medicament, in particular for the prevention or treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, for example allergic asthma and inflammatory bowel diseases.  The Invention more specifically relates to a soluble CD47 binding polypeptide for use as a medicament, comprising an extracellu-lar domain of SIRP.alpha. (CD172a) or functional derivatives which bind to human CD47.
Patent CA-2747748-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RYAN MICHAEL
IPC: A61F2/84
Filed: 2009-12-29
Abstract: A delivery device (100) for deploying an expandable prosthesis and method of use thereof are described. The delivery device includes an outer sheath (1200) that is capable of retracting in a proximal direction and resheathing over the prosthesis in a distal direction. The device includes a drive pulley (901) that can engage gears (503,402) to retract or resheath the outer catheter in relation to the prosthesis. In some embodiments, the delivery device may include a reinforced outer sheath (3300) disposed over an inner elongate member, the reinforced outer sheath comprising a proximal section (3301) reinforced with a braid, a distal section (3302) reinforced with a coil and an overlapping (3303) section extending between the proximal section and the distal section. Additionally or alternatively, the delivery device may include a stabilizing element (290) for releasably holding the stent (301) to the inner catheter.
Patent CA-2747847-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NARDI STEVE
IPC: A61H1/00
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for cyclically compressing the limb of a patient to improve blood flow in the limb. In one embodiment, a compression device includes a compressive section sized and shaped for extending around a portion of the limb for applying compressive pressure and a housing operatively connected to the compressive section. The housing includes first and second housing members movable relative to each other between contracted and expanded positions. A non-pneumatic mechanical actuator is provided in the housing for cyclically moving the first and second housing members from their contracted position to their expanded position.
Patent CA-2750095-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PY DANIEL
IPC: B05B1/32
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: An aerosol tip mechanism for an aerosol-type dispenser has a flexible outer shell (40), a rigid cap portion (20) composed of lower and upper portions, and a rigid nozzle portion (24) having a rigid shaft (28) received within the outlet portion of the flexible outer shell (40), forming a normally-closed one-way valve (35). The lower and upper portions of the rigid cap portion (20) form boots (303) adapted to receive an outlet portion of the outer shell (40), the boots (303) thereby constraining a lateral motion of the outlet portion of the outer shell (40), and symmetrically centering the outlet portion around the rigid shaft (28) of the nozzle. The rigid nozzle portion (24) includes a plurality of liquid channels for delivering liquid from a reservoir to a swirling chamber (32) defined within the rigid cap portion (20), which liquid channels are configured to minimize energy losses of the liquid and promote a more homogeneous fluid particle size in the dispensed aerosol.
Patent CA-2750580-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAPASAKELLARIOU ARIS
IPC: H04J11/00
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés et un appareil pour la construction d'attributions d'ordonnancement pour la transmission, par un équipement utilisateur, de signaux de données sur une seule bande passante contiguë et une pluralité de grappes non contiguës de bande passante contiguë. Les attributions d'ordonnancement pour chaque structure de transmission sont conçues pour entraîner à chaque fois le même nombre maximal d'opérations de décodage que l'équipement utilisateur doit effectuer pour recevoir les attributions d'ordonnancement. La transmission de signal de données sur l'unique bande passante contiguë peut s'effectuer avec ou sans saut de fréquence et la transmission de signal de données sur la pluralité de grappes non contiguës de bande passante contiguë peut toujours s'effectuer sans saut de fréquence.
Patent CA-2753142-A1 (CA)
Title: Vial adapter assembly in drug mixing system
Inventor: SHEMESH ELI
IPC: A61J1/20
Filed: 2010-02-16
Abstract: Apparatus for use in a drug mixing system including a vial adapter assembly (300) including a main body element (302) having a vial receiving portion (304) and a needle puncturable port (348), the main body element (302) including an axial hollow tubular portion (330) which is in fluid flow engagement with a bore (327) of a vial puncturing spike (322), and the main body element (302) further including a membrane support surface (332) that supports a first membrane (336) which is in fluid flow engagement with the vial puncturing spike (32) via the bore (327) and via a recess (337) formed in an intermediate portion (328) of the main body element (302), characterized by a second membrane (236) supported by a membrane support member (240) and separated by a gap (238) from the first membrane (336).
Patent CA-2753371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRESLIN HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: A61K31/4725
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: This invention is directed towards compounds of formula (I) as opioid receptor modulators, antagonists, and agonists useful for the treatment of opioid modulated disorders such as pain and gastrointestinal disorders.
Patent CA-2753814-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOSTOCK THOMAS
IPC: C12N15/79
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: The invention pertains to an expression vector or a combination of at least two expression vectors comprising at least (a) a polynucleotide encoding a product of interest or an insertion site for incorporating a polynucleotide encoding a product of interest; (b) a polynucleotide encoding a first selectable marker (sm I);  (c) a polynucleotide encoding a second selectable marker (sm II), which is different from the first selectable marker (sm I), wherein the activity of the selectable marker (sm I) or (sm II) is at least partially influenced by the activity of the other selectable marker and wherein the selectable markers (sm I) and (sm II) are involved in the folate metabolism. Also provided are suitable host cells, selection methods and methods for producing polypeptides with high yield.
Patent CA-2756829-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADENDORFF MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2011-11-02
Abstract: A method for providing assisted business analysis to users is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, such a method includes providing a list of one or more predefined managed reports to a user. Each predefined managed report has specific metadata associated therewith. The method further provides functionality to enable the user to select a specific managed report from the list.  Once a managed report is selected from the list, the method enables the user to generate a new ad hoc report from the selected managed report. Generating this new ad hoc report includes automatically extracting all or part of the metadata from the selected managed report to build the new ad hoc report. A corresponding computer program product and apparatus are also disclosed and claimed herein.
Patent CA-2759608-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for mitochondrial dna replacement in oocytes
Inventor: MITALIPOV SHOUKHRAT M
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2010-04-22
Abstract: Methods are provided for producing a primate oocyte in vitro. The methods include removing nuclear DNA from a recipient primate oocyte from a first primate in a manner that does not lower levels of maturation promoting factor (MPF) to form an enucleated recipient primate oocyte. The recipient primate oocyte is enucleated using a non-UV-based spindle imaging system.  Nuclear genetic material or DNA including chromosomes from a donor primate oocyte arrested at metaphase II from a second primate is isolated in the form of the karyoplast and introduced into the enucleated recipient primate oocyte. Introduction of the chromosomes is performed using a fusogenic agent or electroporation to produce a hybrid oocyte.
Patent CA-2759619-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MENDEZ IVAR
IPC: G16H80/00
Filed: 2011-11-22
Abstract: A medical telepresence system includes, at a first location, a local video camera having a field of view and a medical treatment device having a device display for displaying real-time information and also having a device control interface. The local video camera is coupled to a communications link for transmitting video images to a second location that is physically remote from the first location. The medical treatment device is positioned so that the device display and the device control interface are within the field of view of the local video camera and the field of view also simultaneously accommodates a patient. The local video camera can be a robot video camera carried by a mobile telepresence robot, which may include a physical manipulator or a manually positionable arm to hold the medical treatment device.
Patent CA-2761680-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-ceramic outdoor cooker
Inventor: SIMMS JOHN LEE II
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2010-04-06
Abstract: A non-ceramic, light-weight outdoor cooker made from formed sheet metal includes a double-walled kettle, with an inner wall spaced and insulated from an outer wall by an insulating layer. A domed lid is constructed similarly to the double-walled kettle and is hinged to the top of the kettle. By spacing the inner wall from the outer wall and providing an insulating layer, heat transfer to the outside of the cooker is greatly slowed. By constructing the structure of sheet metal, instead of ceramic, the cooker is light-weight, rugged, and economical to manufacture.
Patent CA-2762075-A1 (CA)
Title: Moving picture coding method and moving picture decoding method
Inventor: KONDO SATOSHI
IPC: H04N19/137
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A coding control unit (110) and a mode selection unit (109) are included. The coding control unit (110) determines the coding order for a plurality of consecutive B-pictures located between I-pictures and P-pictures so that the B-picture whose temporal distance from two previously coded pictures is farthest in display order is coded by priority, so as to reorder the B-pictures in coding order. When a current block is coded in direct mode, the mode selection unit 109 scales a forward motion vector of a block which is included in a backward reference picture of a current picture and co-located with the current block, so as to generate motion vectors of the current block, if the forward motion vector has been used for coding the co-located block.
Patent CA-2763429-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIES RICHARD CHARLES FOX
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2010-05-25
Abstract: Method and system for tagging and tracking. donation transactions through accounting means between financial and non-financial entities, method comprising steps of accepting registration of one or more users to the System, accepting a donation transaction via Collection Point, capturing data related to the circumstances, type and quantum of a donation transaction, generating a Tracking Reference upon completion of the donation transaction, delivering a receipt for the donation transac-tion, in which is embedded the tracking reference for the associated dona-tion, tracking the progress of the donation transaction between financial and non-financial entities by means of the interlinked transmission and receipt of reports, accepting inquiries as to the status or history of the do-nation transactions by reference to a cited tracking reference, accepting inquiries as to the status or history or delivery of the associated donation value by reference to a cited tracking reference and delivering reports in response to such inquiries.
Patent CA-2763841-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAUER STEEN
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 2010-04-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for assembling a piece of furniture. The system comprises an elongated track element including a recessed bottom wall having a plurality of equidistantly spaced apart indentations and opposite front flanges defining there between a channel. The system further includes a fitting element having a main portion defining a front surface and opposite rear surface, an arresting pin extending from the rear surface, and a transversal bar extending parallel with the front and rear surfaces. The fitting element is arrested relative to the elongated track element in a three-step operation. The first step involving positioning the fitting element in front of the channel and introducing the transversal bar into the channel. The second step involves rotating the fitting element while maintaining the transversal bar within the channel. The third step involves receiving the arresting pin within a single indentation of the bottom wall.
Patent CA-2764350-A1 (CA)
Title: Process of manufacturing film containing evoh
Inventor: DONOVAN KEVIN M
IPC: B29C48/17
Filed: 2010-05-20
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a process of manufacturing polymeric film, the process comprises (a) co-extruding (i) a first polymeric composition having a non-organic cavitating agent, (ii) a second polymeric composition having EVOH to form a multilayer sheet; and (b) orienting the co-extruded sheet in MD, TD or both, wherein the first polymeric composition and/or the second polymeric composition comprises recycled polymeric composition having EVOH and the non-organic cavitating agent.
Patent CA-2769992-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REDMANN WILLIAM GIBBENS
IPC: H04N13/363
Filed: 2010-08-12
Abstract: A method for use with 3-dimensional or stereoscopic projection is disclosed, with crosstalk and differential distortion compensations provided for stereoscopic images in a presentation such that the projected images will have reduced crosstalk and differential distortion.
Patent CA-2772766-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular building utilities systems and methods
Inventor: KARAMANOS JOHN CHRIS
IPC: E04F17/08
Filed: 2012-03-28
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for modular building utilities systems and assemblies for a building are provided. A modular system may include a first assembly having a duct, inlet piping, and outlet piping coupled via a bracket in a first positional relationship, where the inlet piping and outlet piping are disposed exterior to the duct. The modular system may also include a second assembly that may also have a duct, inlet piping, and outlet piping coupled via a bracket in a second positional relationship, where the inlet piping and outlet piping are also disposed exterior to the duct. The first positional relationship of the first assembly and the second positional relationship of the second assembly may provide alignment between the respective ducts, inlet piping, and outlet piping to facilitate coupling of the first and second assemblies.