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Patent CA-2758399-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSAL MARK BRYAN
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2011-11-14
Abstract: A security and protection device for an ear-mounted audio amplifier or telecommunication instrument. The device includes a resilient water-pervious hollow sleeve sized and shaped to snugly conform to the shape of an audio amplifier or telecommunication instrument having an earpiece insertable in to the ear of a user when the sleeve is slid over the instrument. The sleeve has a top opening at a top end of the sleeve and a bottom opening at an opposite bottom end of the sleeve. The bottom opening is sized to snugly receive the instrument into the hollow sleeve so as to substantially completely cover the instrument when journalled in the sleeve.  The top opening is sized to snugly receive through the top opening a corresponding upper end of the instrument. The upper end of the instrument is connected to the instrument earpiece.
Patent CA-2759158-A1 (CA)
Title: Spring/seal element
Inventor: KUNZ DALE IAN
IPC: B21D13/10
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring element. The spring element includes a metal ring with a central aperture and radial pleats formed on the metal ring. The radial pleats flatten when pressure is applied axially to compress the ring such that the metal ring increases in effective diameter. The seal element may be used to radially seal an annular bore.
Patent CA-2759821-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for treatment of cardiovascular disease
Inventor: RAGAGOPAL DESIKAN
IPC: C07D317/46
Filed: 2010-04-23
Abstract: Ortho methoxy phenolic compounds are provided that include methylenedioxyphenyl ferulate and ferulylproline and derivatives thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds for treating cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, angina, stroke, and myocardial infarction, are further provided. The compounds are also useful in reducing low-density lipoprotein oxidation, improving or increasing vasodilation, and reducing plaque destabilization in a subject.
Patent CA-2762033-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAENSLER JEAN
IPC: A61K39/095
Filed: 2010-05-12
Abstract: La présente invention a pour objet un vaccin à l'encontre des infections à N. meningitidis, qui comprend (i) un LOS de N. meningitidis constitué notamment d'un lipide A, d'un core interne, d'une chaîne a de type L8, dans lequel le résidu heptose II du core interne (a) porte en position O-3 un substituant phosphoéthanolamine (PEA) et ne porte pas de substituant PEA en positions 0-6 et O-7; ou (b) porte un substituant phosphoéthanolamine (PEA), en position O-3 et en position O-6 ou O-7; et (ii) la sous- unité B (TbpB) lipidée du récepteur de la transferrine humaine d'une souche de N. meningitidis ou un fragment lipide de cette TbpB.
Patent CA-2763951-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AYDOGAN FIGEN
IPC: G03F7/32
Filed: 2010-06-08
Abstract: A polymer washout solvent for developing a flexographic printing plate comprising: - an ester hydrocarbon com-ponent, - an ether hydrocarbon component, - an alcoholic hydrocarbon component. The washout solvent of the invention has less hazardous properties than the known solvents. Use of a polymer washout solvent for developing a flexographic printing plate in a washing step.
Patent CA-2765268-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for ophthalmic laser surgery
Inventor: VOGLER KLAUS
IPC: G02B3/14
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: An apparatus for ophthalmic laser surgery comprises a source (28) for a pulsed femtosecond laser beam, a telescope (32) expanding the laser beam, a scanner (36) downstream of the telescope, for deflecting the laser beam in a plane per-pendicular to the beam path, and also an f-theta objective (44) downstream of the scanner, for focusing the laser beam. In accordance with the invention, an entrance lens (52) of the telescope (32) takes the form of a controllable lens of variable refractive power. The entrance lens (52) is preferentially constituted by an electrically controllable liquid lens or liquid-crystal lens.
Patent CA-2765485-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuzzy hash algorithm
Inventor: HOGLUND MICHAEL GREGORY
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2010-06-25
Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for and an apparatus for classifying a data object by use of a fuzzy hash. The method and apparatus can perform steps including: aligning a window in a target data object; reading content within the window; hashing the content within the window in order to calculate a hash value; splicing a spliced portion from the hashed value; and storing the spliced portion as part of a fuzzy hash.
Patent CA-2767749-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILKE GALEN DALE
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2010-05-24
Abstract: A method of diagnosing pressure boundary integrity of a control includes choosing a control valve (10) having a valve body (12), determining a velocity profile within the control valve (10), choosing an area of the velocity profile, choosing a surface on an exterior of the valve body (12) at or adjacent to the area, forming a pad (24) on the exterior surface overlying the point, applying a testing device (30, 36) to the pad (24), and measuring a reference thickness of a wall (26) of the valve body (12) through the pad (24) using the testing device. The method further includes applying the testing device (30, 36) to the pad (24) at a time subsequent to measurement of the reference thickness, measuring a first thickness, and comparing the first thickness to the reference thickness. The comparison of the first thickness to the reference thickness can be used to calculate the amount of valve body wall lost during using and the remaining life of the control valve (10).
Patent CA-2767956-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for sampling working liquids of industrial machines
Inventor: ADRIANI GIUSEPPE
IPC: F01M11/04
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: A device for sampling working liquids of industrial machines, comprising a container (2) having an aperture (3) and a closing member (4) engaged to said aperture (3) for fluid-tight sealing same aperture. The pressure inside said container (2) is below 101000 Pa.
Patent CA-2768963-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RINSCH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61K31/357
Filed: 2010-07-23
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, extracts and compositions thereof, and methods of using of the same, to treat neurodegenerative disorders and/or improve brain health.
Patent CA-2771621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAI SABINE
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: A method of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease in a subject comprising: a) determining and/or characterizing the telomeric organization of cells in a test sample from the subject; wherein a difference in the telomeric organization, for example the number and/or length of telomeres in the test sample cells compared to a control is indicative the subject has Alzheimer's disease or an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Patent CA-2772522-A1 (CA)
Title: Histamine h3 inverse agonists and antagonists and methods of use thereof
Inventor: CHYTIL MILAN
IPC: A61K31/551
Filed: 2010-09-09
Abstract: Provided herein are fused imidazolyl compounds, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, including, e.g., neurological disorders and metabolic disorders. Compounds provided herein inhibit the activity of histamine H3 receptors and modulate the release of various neurotransmitters, such as, e.g., histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine (e.g. at the synapse). Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
Patent CA-2773026-A1 (CA)
Title: Furniture assembly system
Inventor: BRANDTNER TIMOTHY A
IPC: A47C17/86
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: An assembly system permitting separate construction and transport of subcomponents for seating furniture items. The disassembled subcomponents allow for more efficient transportation by eliminating the dead space created by transporting irregularly shaped assembled furniture items. The assembly system includes a seat box having a rectangular frame defining an accessible internal cavity covered by an upper support surface. The assembly system also comprises a back rest having a seat box interface surface and at least arm rest interface surface. The back rest also defines an internal cavity accessible through closable opening for internal access to the arm rest interface surfaces. The assembly system also includes mounting an interface surface to the arm rest for securing the arm rest to the arm rest interface surface of the back rest and the rectangular frame of the seat box.
Patent CA-2773039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEID ECKHARD
IPC: A23F3/30
Filed: 2010-09-09
Abstract: The invention concerns a foamed tea beverage composed of: a mixture of liquid and bubbles, a foam head above the mixture of liquid and bubbles, characterized in that the beverage is deprived of any creamer, lipid or thickener agent, and in that the said beverage is generated from the combination of water, a powdered tea composition comprising a tea extract powder, and a food-grade acid.
Patent CA-2774342-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EHRICH MATHIAS
IPC: C12N15/117
Filed: 2010-03-18
Abstract: Provided are compositions and processes that utilize genomic regions that are differentially methylated between a mother and her fetus to separate, isolate or enrich fetal nucleic acid from a maternal sample. The compositions and processes described herein are particularly useful for non-invasive prenatal diagnostics, including the detection of chromosomal aneuplodies.
Patent CA-2776142-A1 (CA)
Title: Method, loaded pallet and loaded vehicle for maximizing shipping efficiency of absorbent articles
Inventor: WEISMAN PAUL THOMAS
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2010-09-29
Abstract: A shipping optimization process for articles having a substantially airfelt free absorbent core is provided. The process includes the steps of identifying an optimized diaper; identifying an optimized bag for holding two or more optimized diapers; identifying an optimized box for holding two or more optimized bags; identifying an optimized pallet and arranging the optimized boxes thereon; and identifying an optimized load plan for a vehicle and arranging the optimized pallets therein. The vehicle has a calculated Load Factor of from about 0.7 to about 1.0 when the vehicle is loaded with the optimized pallets.
Patent CA-2783682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZAVREL MICHAEL
IPC: C12P7/06
Filed: 2010-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining ethanol from carbohydrate-containing raw substrate, wherein the ethanol that is produced is separated during the fermentation using a carrier gas. The invention further relates to the adsorption of the ethanol from the gas phase on an adsorber, the desorption of the ethanol during a subsequent process step, and to the further concentration of the ethanol.
Patent CA-2786195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIRAYAMA MARTINA
IPC: C09D139/06
Filed: 2011-01-10
Abstract: The invention relates to coatings comprising a matrix and an active polymer embedded therein, characterised in that the active polymer is covalently bonded to the matrix, and the active polymer contains structural units according to the description, and a cross-linking agent and/or coupling reagent are optionally contained therein. Said coatings exhibit outstanding anti-ice properties. The invention further relates to molded bodies and devices comprising such coatings, and to a method for the production and the use of such coatings, molded bodies and devices.
Patent CA-2786765-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUHLER STEFAN
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 2010-11-30
Abstract: A mounting system for applying an RFID chip module (2) having at least one electrical connection to a substrate (4) having at least one conductor, in particular a label, has the following features: a) a stamping device (10) for stamping out the RFID chip module (2) from a carrier strip (8) having a plurality of chip modules (2), wherein the stamping device comprises a stamping die (22) having a stamping opening (20), by which an RFID chip module (2) to be stamped out is received with accurate positioning, and a stamping punch (16) disposed above the stamping opening (20), and wherein a support (24) for receiving a substrate (4) with accurate positioning is disposed below the stamping opening (20) and the stamping punch (16) can be moved up against the substrate (4); b) a suction device (26) for holding the RFID chip module (2) on the stamping punch (16); and c) a heating device (12) for melting solder present on the RFID chip module (2) in order to establish a conductive connection between an electrical connection of the RFID chip module (2) and a conductor of the substrate (4).
Patent CA-2789144-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMPSON RONALD
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 2010-07-22
Abstract: A method to effectively treat the adverse events of ingested lipase inhibitor such as orlistat, and to maintain the effectiveness of ingested orlistat, the method comprising the steps of: ingesting a compound of orlistat to irreversibly bind with lipase enzymes of the gastrointestinal tract; ingesting a compound of simethicone to cause undigested fats to remain in an emulsified state in the bowel; and ingesting an enteric-coated activated charcoal to absorb emulsified fats only in the lower bowel, thus preventing the adverse events associated with the ingestion of orlistat alone.
Patent CA-2789602-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HICKS GLENN
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2011-02-11
Abstract: An electronic device may include a communications interface, a user prompting device, a biometric sensor, and a controller. The controller may perform biometric spoof detection with the biometric sensor, and receive a request for human presence verification from a remote device via the communications interface. The controller may also prompt the user for a verification action using the sensor based upon receiving the request, and determine that the user has completed the verification action in response to the prompting and based upon the biometric spoof detection. The controller may further send a response to the remote device via the communications interface and based upon determining that the user has completed the verification action. The controller may send a notification to the remote device that there is a biometric sensor.
Patent CA-2790740-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASAI TAKAHIRO
IPC: H04N21/23
Filed: 2011-02-24
Abstract: A transmission system that transmits and receives base data, which is necessary for reproducing image and audio, and extended data, which is used for improving quality of the image and the audio, via a communication network between transmission terminals is provided, The transmission system includes: a base-data relay system that includes: a plurality of base-data relaying units for relaying the base data transmitted from a source transmission terminal among the transmission terminals to a destination transmission terminal among the transmission terminals; and a selecting unit that selects one base-data relaying unit from among the base-data relaying units for each communication between transmission terminals; and an extended-data relay system that includes: an extended-data relaying unit for relaying the extended-data transmitted from the source transmission terminal to the destination transmission terminal.
Patent CA-2791422-A1 (CA)
Title: A gradiometer
Inventor: MOIR CHRISTOPHER I
IPC: G01V7/16
Filed: 2011-03-01
Abstract: Primarily (but not exclusively) in the field of natural resources exploration, there is a requirement to measure the absolute value and variation of gravity at a given point and over an area gradient, thereby detecting the presence of sub-surface anomalies which give rise to the variation in the measured gravity value. In order to provide a portable, accurate, efficient and cost effective method for making the measurements, a gravity sensing apparatus (ABCD) can be deployed using a variety of vehicles, such as (for example, but not limited to) an aircraft or helicopter, with compensation applied by a motion sensing apparatus (EFGH) to reduce or eliminate the effects of vibration and vehicle motion and structural flexure on the gravity and gravity gradiometry data.
Patent CA-2793387-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical sensor cable for use in measurements in uv light and for use during irradiation processes
Inventor: GLOMBITZA ULRICH
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2011-03-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an optical sensor cable provided in the form of a ribbon cable (1) and to the use of the optical sensor cable for the measurement of light in the UV range and to the use thereof in technical irradiation procedures using UV light. The optical sensor cable provided in the form of a ribbon cable (1) comprises a profiled body (2) having a flat cross-section. Said profiled body has at least one highly transparent sub-region (6) extending centrally and parallel to the axis of the sensor cable. An optical waveguide (8) that can be used for optical measurement methods in the UV wavelength range is embedded in the transparent sub-region (6). The highly transparent sub-region (6) is designed to be optically accessible on a flat face of the profiled body (2). The use of an optical measurement method is directed, for example, at a UV light measurement and/or a temperature measurement during installation and during the curing process in a relining tube (20).
Patent CA-2794555-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARALDSSON BORJE
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2011-03-28
Abstract: Methods for treating renal cancer by administration of certain 3,3',4,4'-tetrahydroxy-2,2'- bipyridine-N,N'-dioxide compounds, especially 3,3',4,4'-tetrahydroxy-2,2'-bipyridine-N,N'- dioxide (Orellanine), conjugated to an alpha-emitting radionuclide (e.g. Astatine-211) to increase the efficacy of the formulation and/or a large molecule (e.g. a oligomer/polymer such as a PEG or a polysaccharide such as a dextran or a Ficoll®) to reduce the filtration and consequently the renal exposure. Particular administration protocols and dosing regimens, as well as pharmaceutical compositions suitable for use in the treatment methods can be used.
Patent CA-2798470-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FANGROW THOMAS F JR
IPC: A61M39/26
Filed: 2011-05-02
Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a luer connector comprising a housing having a hollow bore therethrough, a first end, and a second end, a male luer tip supported by the housing configured to rotate with respect to the housing, the luer tip having a first open end and a passageway through the luer tip in fluid communication with the first open end, and a substantially rigid internal member extending into the passageway of the luer tip toward the first open end of the luer tip. In some embodiments, at least one of the luer tip and the internal member can be axially moveable between a first closed position and a second open position relative to the other of the luer tip and the internal member. Further, the luer tip and the internal member can cooperate such that rotation of the luer tip in a first direction relative to the housing increases an axial displacement between the first open end of the luer tip and an end portion of the internal member.
Patent CA-2799228-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOTTOVY JOHN D
IPC: C08F10/00
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: Techniques and systems for producing a polyolefin using reactors in series are described. Described embodiments include techniques and systems for polymerizing a monomer in a first polymerization reactor to form a first polyolefin, discharging a first slurry continuously from the first polymerization reactor to a second polymerization reactor, and discharging a second slurry continuously from the second polymerization reactor. Using continuous take-off devices disposed on either or both reactors, pressure control may be attained such that the rate of transfer between and withdrawal from both reactors are within a desired range.
Patent CA-2799732-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods relating to an attenuated mycoplasma
Inventor: YOUIL RIMA
IPC: A61K39/02
Filed: 2011-05-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for identifying or generating an attenuated mycoplasma bacterium, which bacterium comprises a mutation in at least one gene as listed and use of the bacterium in a vaccine for eliciting protective immunity against mycoplasma or for detecting infection by said bacterium.
Patent CA-2801124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROLLAND NILS LENNART
IPC: E21B34/02
Filed: 2011-06-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (10) for passing matter in a flow passage (12) of an oil and/or gas drilling or production installation, in particular for passing trash or drill cuttings in a drilling fluid return line. The system comprises: at least two valves (14a, 14b) arranged in series in said passage; and control means (18) adapted to selectively or sequentially actuate said at least two valves, such that the material is allowed to pass said at least two valves in the passage. The present invention also relates to a method for passing trash or drill cuttings in a drilling fluid return line.
Patent CA-2801654-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid transport structure with melt-processed fluoropolymer liner
Inventor: GAW KEVIN O
IPC: F16L11/10
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: A fluid transport structure, such as a hose, including a liner that includes a melt-processed fluoropolymer and a reinforcing sleeve received over the liner.
Patent CA-2802478-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHADNAVIS AMBAREESH GOVIND
IPC: C12N1/18
Filed: 2011-06-20
Abstract: The invention is directed to a genetically modified microorganism for the extracellular production of free fatty acids and esters thereof, wherein said microorganism is characterised by a modified lipid biosynthesis metabolic pathway: for example reduced fatty acyl-coA synthetase activity that enables the microorganism to overproduce and secrete of esters of fatty acids (Biodiesel) into the surrounding medium, using one or more of: glucose, starch, lignocellulose and a glycerol-based substrate, as a carbon source. The invention further provides a method for the extracellular production of free fatty acids and esters thereof, comprising the use of said genetically modified organism, and a growth medium adapted for said method.
Patent CA-2805582-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROTOTA NICK
IPC: B28D1/00
Filed: 2013-02-13
Abstract: A method for purchasing natural stone includes the steps of choosing a stone, measuring pieces of an environment in which the stone is to be placed, laying out measurements of pieces of the environment upon a slab of the stone, virtually cutting pieces of the slab according to the measurements in a first way, and, recreating the environment with the virtually cut pieces of the slab.
Patent CA-2808417-A1 (CA)
Title: Circulating biomarkers for disease
Inventor: SPETZLER DAVID
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2011-08-18
Abstract: Biomarkers can be assessed for diagnostic, therapy-related or prognostic methods to identify phenotypes, such as a condition or disease, or the stage or progression of a disease. Circulating biomarkers from a bodily fluid can be used in profiling of physiological states or determining phenotypes. These include nucleic acids, protein, and circulating structures such as vesicles. Biomarkers can be used for theranostic purposes to select candidate treatment regimens for diseases, conditions, disease stages, and stages of a condition, and can also be used to determine treatment efficacy. The biomarkers can be circulating biomarkers, including vesicles and microRNA.