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Patent CA-2728028-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MYERS GARY L
IPC: G08B1/08
Filed: 2009-06-29
Abstract: Aspects of the invention disclose a method and system for preventing patient drug mismatch. The method and sys-tem may be implemented using RFID technology to match medication to a particular patient. Aspects of the disclosure may be part of a medication administration system and/or a medication dispensing system that may or may not work with a medication and supply management system.
Patent CA-2728530-A1 (CA)
Title: Axe
Inventor: KURU PETRI TAPANI
IPC: B26B23/00
Filed: 2011-01-20
Abstract: An axe and an axe head is described herein. The axe head comprises a haft-receiving portion having top and bottom sides; and a blade coupled to the haft-receiving portion having a cutting edge opposite the haft-receiving portion. The blade includes a four-surface blade. One of the two opposite sides having a first surface extending from the haft-receiving portion to the cutting edge and becoming narrower therebetween. A normal to the first surface varies from being parallel to the cutting edge at the top end of the cutting edge to being at an angle with the cutting edge at the haft-receiving portion. A second surface is positioned adjacent the first surface and extends from the cutting edge parallel therewith to the haft-receiving portion at the bottom side thereof so as to be positioned at an angle relative to the cutting edge. The second side has two similar surfaces which are so configured that the bottom half of the head is a mirror image of the upper half thereof with the exception that the bottom half of the blade is longer that the upper half, rendering the axe so-called bearded.
Patent CA-2735629-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLARKE GREGORY A
IPC: E04B2/70
Filed: 2011-03-29
Abstract: An apparatus for securing a plurality of wall members together to define a wall. The apparatus includes a base portion having a stud extending upwardly therefrom, the base portion configured to engage a surface of a first wall member. The apparatus also includes a first securing member sized and shaped to engage with a surface of a second wall member stacked above the first wall member. The apparatus also includes a first coupling member configured to extend through a bore in the first and second wall members. The first coupling member has an elongate rod member having an upper end and a lower end, and a coupler on the lower end of the rod member, the coupler being sized and shaped to receive the stud member therein. The upper end of the rod member is configured to be coupled to the first securing member for biasing the first and second wall members together to inhibit the formation of undesired spaces therebetween. The apparatus may include a protection member that is sized and shaped to be received within the bore and to extend around a portion of the rod member.
Patent CA-2736221-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAUST JOHN M
IPC: A61B18/02
Filed: 2009-11-02
Abstract: A cryogenic medical device for deliv-ery of subcooled liquid cryogen to various configura-tions of cryoprobes is designed for the treatment of damaged, diseased, cancerous or other unwanted tis-sues. The device is a closed or semi-closed system in which the liquid cryogen is contained in both the sup-ply and return stages. The device is capable of gener-ating cryogen to a supercritical state and may be uti-lized in any rapid cooling systems. As designed, the device comprises a number of parts including a vacu-um insulated outer dewar, submersible cryogen pump, baffled linear heat exchanger, multiple pressurization cartridges, a return chamber, and a series of valves to control the flow of the liquid cryogen interconnected with cryotreatment devices including cryoprobes and catheters. The cryogenic medical device promotes subcooling to the tips of various external cryogenic instrument configurations.
Patent CA-2739315-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIAMANDIS P ELEFTHERIOS
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2011-05-09
Abstract: The disclosure includes a method for screening for risk of Down syndrome and/or trisomy 21 in a fetus. The method comprises determining the level of at least one biomarker selected from mucin 13 (MUC13), bile salt-activated lipase (CEL), dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4), carboxypeptidase A1 (CPA1), amyloid precursor protein (APP) and tenascin-C (TNC-C) polypeptides in a test biological sample from a pregnant subject, wherein a decreased level of MUC13, CEL, DPP4, and/or CPA1 polypeptide and/or an increased level of APP and/or TNC-C polypeptide in the test biological sample compared to a corresponding reference biomarker polypeptide level indicates an increased risk of Down syndrome or trisomy 21 in the fetus. The disclosure also includes compositions, immunoassays, and kits for performing the methods disclosed herein.
Patent CA-2743574-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FISCHER KEITH D
IPC: B62D55/18
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: A track shoe for a track-type vehicle. The track shoe includes a base plate and a grouser projecting away from the base plate. A capping surface structure of substantially horseshoe shaped cross-section is disposed across a distal portion of the grouser. The capping surface structure covers portions of a distal edge surface and adjacent lateral surfaces. The capping surface structure is formed from a material characterized by enhanced wear resistance relative to portions of the grouser underlying the capping surface structure.
Patent CA-2743601-A1 (CA)
Title: Core hole seal assembly and method
Inventor: LONGHENRY CHARLES C
IPC: E04B1/74
Filed: 2009-10-20
Abstract: A seal assembly (10) is provided for sealing a core hole (52) formed in a concrete slab (54) having opposite first and second surfaces, with the core hole (52) extending between the first and second surfaces. The seal assembly (10) comprises a cover assembly (12) having a cover plate (14) that is configured for engaging the first surface of the concrete slab (54) and seating over and covering the core hole (52). The cover assembly (12) has a lower plate (16) that is configured for being received within the core hole (52). The lower plate (16) is coupled to the cover plate (14) through a support member (20) so that the lower plate (16) is spaced apart from the cover plate (14) when the cover plate (14) is seated over the core hole (52) to define a cavity between the lower plate (16) and the cover plate (14).
Patent CA-2746259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACKENZIE ALAN
IPC: E21B7/28
Filed: 2011-07-18
Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a body, an extendable cutting member operable to cooperate with a hydraulically actuated cam member, and a cam member lock. The lock is configurable to be activated downhole to restrict movement of the cam member relative to the body and prevent extension of the cutting member.
Patent CA-2747027-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOHANSSON HAKAN
IPC: H03H21/00
Filed: 2008-12-16
Abstract: An estimator estimates a nonlinearity error of an ADC processing a signal bandlimited between .omega.1>(L-1).pi./T and .omega.2<L.pi./T, L being an integer, and T being an ADC  sample period. The estimator receives a digital input signal and outputs a digital estimated error signal, both having a first sample rate. For each of multiple integers P  _k, the estimator comprises a first filter unit generating a first signal s1(n) as a linear function of the input signal, an interpolator interpolating the first signal s1(n) to generate a second signal s2(m) having a second sample rate a factor L.cndot.R_k higher than the first sample rate, wherein L.cndot.R_k>=.omega.2.cndot.T.cndot.P_k/.pi., a nonlinearity unit generating a third signal s3(m) as (s2(m))P_k, and a second filter unit generating a component of the estimated error signal based on the third signal s3(m), said component having the first sample rate. The estimated error signal is generated by summing said components.
Patent CA-2747112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEIER EDDI
IPC: C07K14/605
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: The invention provides materials and methods for promoting weight loss or preventing weight gain, and in the treatment of diabetes, metablic syndrome and associated disorders. In particular, the invention provides novel glucagon analogue peptides effective in such methods. The peptides may mediate their effect by having increased selectivity for the GLP-1 receptor as compared to human glucagon.
Patent CA-2749885-A1 (CA)
Title: Reuse protection for lancet system
Inventor: WEISS THOMAS
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2010-02-12
Abstract: A lancet magazine (7) for use in a lancing aid is described comprising a plurality of lancets (8) each having a lancet body (8b) at the proximal end of the lancet and a lancet tip at the distal end of the lancet, where the proximal end of the lancet points in the direction of the proximal end of the housing of the lancet magazine and the distal end of the lancet is aligned in the direction of the distal end of the housing and the lancets in the unused state are completely surrounded by the housing. Furthermore, an extension unit is movably connected to the housing in such a manner that the housing can be extended by movement of the extension unit in the direction of the distal end of the housing such that the lancet is prevented from emerging from the lancet magazine.
Patent CA-2753218-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COX E SEAN
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2010-03-08
Abstract: A rotary drill bit for drilling formations in dry-drilling environments is disclosed. The rotary drill bit may include a bit body rotatable about a central axis. The rotary drill bit may also include at least one cutting element coupled to the bit body. The at least one cutting element may have a cutting face, a cutting edge adjacent the cutting face, and a back surface opposite the cutting face. The at least one cutting element may be oriented so that a substantial portion of the cutting edge has a positive clearance angle, which may be defined by a first vector that is normal to the cutting face and a second vector that is tangential to a helical path traveled by the cutting edge during drilling.
Patent CA-2753402-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHUGUNOV NIKITA V
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2010-04-27
Abstract: A C02 sequestration site is evaluated by incorporating a consistent petrophysical framework having uncertainties expressed in the form of probability density functions of wellbore measurements, by systematically propagating the uncertainties in generating probability density functions or cumulative distribution functions of the parameters used in a reservoir simulation, by using the reservoir simulation to transform the first set of parameters into output variables with uncertainties, and by using the output variables and uncertainties to generate an answer product from which uncertainty levels of performance metrics can be ascertained.
Patent CA-2756421-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DONAIS RICHARD E
IPC: B05B1/26
Filed: 2011-10-27
Abstract: A fuel nozzle assembly including a conduit defining a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet and being operable to convey a fuel stream comprising a solid particulate fuel entrained in a fluid. The conduit has a flow area defined by an interior surface of the conduit. A first flow deflector and a second flow deflector extend inwardly from the interior surface. The first flow deflector and the second flow deflector are positioned to disrupt a velocity profile of the flow stream established upstream of the conduit.
Patent CA-2757771-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HE YU
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2010-03-17
Abstract: A set of neighbor items associated with a first item is identified based, in part, on a first feature set associated with the first item, wherein each neighbor item of the set of neighbor items is associated with a feature set. A supplemented feature set is generated for the first item based on the identified set of neighbor items responsive to combining the first feature set and the features sets associated with the set of neighbor items. A set of classification scores associated the first item is generated based on the supplemented feature set, each classification score of the set of classification scores indicating a likelihood that the first item belongs to a class of items.
Patent CA-2760017-A1 (CA)
Title: Soluble pharmaceutical forms of n,n'-diaminodiphenyl sulphone for optimum use in the treatment of various diseases
Inventor: ALTAGRACIA MARTINEZ MARINA
IPC: A61K31/10
Filed: 2009-10-05
Abstract: The present invention aims to demonstrate that a soluble pharmaceutical formulation can be prepared of N,N'-Diamino -diphenyl sulfone which is useful in the development of an ideal drug for use against cerebral infarction, epilepsy, traumatic spinal cord injury, cranio-encephalic trauma, leprosy, Pneumocystis carinii infections and any condition which requires rapid and complete absorption of the compound. As a representative example of this application, the dissolution of N,N'-Diamino-diphenyl sulfone was evaluated as a neuroprotector in a model of acute cerebral infarction in rats. In this study, N,N'-Diamino-diphenyl sulfone showed significant prevention of brain damage, without presenting adverse effects in animals. It is also shown that the soluble pharmaceutical formulations prepared in this manner produce peak blood levels 30 minutes from oral administration and immediately via the intravenous route.
Patent CA-2760783-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSSON-ENGELS STEFAN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2010-05-05
Abstract: A method and system for luminescence molecular imaging or tomography of a region of interest in a scattering medium is disclosed. The system comprises a non-linear luminescent marker material arranged in the scattering medium. Contrast and resolution of the imaging or tomography is thus improved. The non-linear marker is for instance configured to upconvert incoming light of an illumination wavelength. The non-linear power dependence of the marker enables further improvement of the imaging by using images taken with two or more excitation beams simultaneously.
Patent CA-2761665-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAURIN NICOLAS
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 2010-05-11
Abstract: The present application relates to humanized antibodies specific to the protofibrillar form of the beta-amyloid peptide, and to the use of said antibodies in the field of Alzheimer's disease.
Patent CA-2770875-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALTER HARRY
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 2010-03-19
Abstract: An enclosure (10) for a recessed light (12) in an attic is transformable between a first configuration in which the enclosure is flat and a second configuration in which the enclosure defines a housing (22). The housing has an opening (24) at a bottom end for receiving the recessed light and an upwardly-facing surface (28) opposite the opening. The upwardly-facing surface has a variable height relative to the bottom end (26).
Patent CA-2771902-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCGINNIS ROBERT
IPC: B01D61/00
Filed: 2010-08-24
Abstract: Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A  bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines.
Patent CA-2773310-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for enhancing a wastewater treatment process
Inventor: WOODARD STEVEN
IPC: C02F3/12
Filed: 2010-09-07
Abstract: A system for enhancing an activated sludge process including at least one biological reactor. A  weighting agent impregnation subsystem is coupled to the biological reactor for mixing biological flocs and weighting agent to impregnate the weighting agent into the biological flocs to form weighted biological flocs. A weighting agent recovery subsystem is configured to recover the weighting agent from the weighted biological flocs and reintroducing the recovered weighting agent to the weighting agent impregnation subsystem.
Patent CA-2773856-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHILLIPS DAVID
IPC: A23G4/06
Filed: 2010-09-10
Abstract: A chewing gum, when chewed, produces a cud having improved removability from environmental surfaces by virtue of its extensional viscosity strain hardening parameter. Specifically, the cud has a extensional strain hardening parameter of less than zero or greater than 2Ø
Patent CA-2774137-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated shade control method and system
Inventor: BERMAN JOEL
IPC: E06B9/56
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: This invention generally relates to automated shade systems that employ one or more algorithms to provide appropriate solar protection from direct solar penetration, reduce solar heat gain, reduce radiant surface temperatures, control penetration of the solar ray, optimize the interior natural daylighting of a structure and optimize the efficiency of interior lighting systems The invention additionally comprises a motorized window covering, radiometers, and a central control system that uses algorithms to optimize the interior lighting of a structure These algorithms include information such as geodesic coordinates of a building, solar position, solar angle solar radiation, solar penetration angles, solar intensity, the measured brightness and veiling glare across a surface, time, solar altitude, solar azimuth, detected sky conditions, ASHRAE sky models, sunrise and sunset times, surface orientations of windows, incidence angles of the sun striking windows, window covering positions, minimum BTU load and solar heat gain
Patent CA-2774273-A1 (CA)
Title: Lubricating composition containing a diester of adipic acid
Inventor: LANN PAMELA
IPC: C10M141/10
Filed: 2010-09-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of lubricating a limited slip differential comprising supplying to the limited slip differential a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, and (b) a C4-30-diester of a dicarboxylic acid. The invention further provides for the use of the C4-30-diester of a dicarboxylic acid as a friction modifier, typically in a limited slip differential.
Patent CA-2774308-A1 (CA)
Title: Adhesive film, multilayer circuit board, electronic component, and semiconductor device
Inventor: MAEJIMA KENZOU
IPC: C09J7/10
Filed: 2010-09-09
Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive film having a composition containing (A) a thermosetting resin, (B) a hardening agent, (C) a flux activation compound, and (D) a film forming resin. The adhesive film has a minimum melt viscosity of 0.01-10,000 Pa·s and satisfies formula (1), where the exothermic peak temperature of the adhesive film is defined as (a) and the 5% mass heat loss temperature of the adhesive film is defined as (b). Formula (1): (b) - (a) ? 100°C.
Patent CA-2774727-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOECKNER BARTHOLOMEW ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L12/22
Filed: 2012-04-24
Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for controlling access to a media server are provided. A  browse request is received at a computing device, from a remote computing device to browse a memory structure including content files. Authentication of the remote computing device is initiated. Prior to the remote computing device being authenticated, a response is transmitted to the remote computing device indicative that the memory structure is empty of the content files, regardless of actual content of the memory structure. After the remote computing device is authenticated, a further response is transmitted to the remote computing device indicative of the actual content of the memory structure.
Patent CA-2778513-A1 (CA)
Title: Industrial textiles comprised of bi-axially oriented, hydrolytically stabilized polymer film
Inventor: MANNINEN ALLAN
IPC: B32B27/36
Filed: 2012-05-28
Abstract: A biaxially oriented multilayer thermoplastic film, and seaming components comprised of the film. Each layer comprises a polyester having an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of at least 0.5; and a hydrolytic stabilizer comprising a carbodiimide, and the film has a thickness of at least 100µm. The carbodiimide provides resistance to depolymerization resulting from prolonged exposure to heat and humidity. The film is preferably produced as a multilayer co-extrusion which is subsequently oriented in each of the machine and transverse directions to maximize its mechanical properties. The final film is processed to render it suitable for use as components in nonwoven film type industrial textiles where durability and longevity are desirable features.
Patent CA-2781184-A1 (CA)
Title: A method to form a polyurethane material
Inventor: KLEIN RENE ALEXANDER
IPC: C08G18/22
Filed: 2010-12-08
Abstract: A method to form a urethane material, the method comprises blending and reacting at least one isocyanate, at least one isocyanate reactive compound and a metallized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane to provide said urethane material, the metallized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane is a dimeric structure with general formula wherein M represents a metal providing a 6-coordinated metal center, x and y being 1, R1O and R2O represent an alkoxide bridging the 6-coordinated metal centers, R3OH and R4OH represent an alcohol ligand and each of R5, to R18 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl-, polyether- and polyester ligands.
Patent CA-2782652-A1 (CA)
Title: Container evacuation arrangement
Inventor: PANSEGROUW BESTER JACOBUS
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2010-12-02
Abstract: The invention discloses a container evacuation arrangement, which includes a flexible container constructed of at least two layers, each consisting of four polygonally shaped sheets and having a first flexible pocket adapted to receive a flowable material, a second flexible pocket in sealed fluid communication with the first flexible pocket. The first flexible pocket has an inlet and/or funnel and a drain, while the second flexible pocket is provided with a fill port. The flexible container is supported by a rigid frame.
Patent CA-2784723-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRANNING CAMILLA
IPC: A23L7/104
Filed: 2010-12-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-fermented composition having the ability to increase the formation of butyric acid in the colon and comprising at least one cereal based fraction and at least one isolated probiotic strain of Lactobacillus as well as the use of said non-fermented composition as a synbiotic and for treatment of the metabolic syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohns disease, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The non-fermented composition of the invention is useful for the maintainance of a healthy gut-mucosa and/or for the provision of an increased barrier function of the gut-mucosa.
Patent CA-2785111-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAMERON HUGH T
IPC: B31B50/00
Filed: 2012-08-09
Abstract: Blanks are provided for forming boxes with side supports formed from flaps extending from the front and back of the box. The side supports are on the outside of the box and are of full height, i.e., as tall as the total height of the box, or flush with the top and bottom of the box. The side supports may be double-layer supports formed by folding the flaps. Boxes having full-height side supports and processes for forming such boxes are also provided.
Patent CA-2790819-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NORTHROP JERE
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2011-02-25
Abstract: A process includes microbially degrading harvested polyculture plant material to form a concentrated microbial biomass and providing the concentrated microbial biomass to an intermediary animal for consumption. The process may also be directed to producing a product animal which includes providing a growth area having an outlet for waste and providing a harvested plant material collection area having an outlet for degradation products. The process may also include providing a microbial growth system for producing a bacterial biomass and directing at least some waste from the outlet of the product animal growth area to the harvested plant material collection area. The process may also include directing at least some degradation products to the microbial growth system, directing some of the microbial biomass produced in the microbial growth system to an intermediary animal for consumption, and directing the intermediary animal to a product animal growth area.