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Patent CA-2958658-C (CA)
Title: Automated rack unloading apparatus
Inventor: POULIN PATRICK
IPC: B65G1/10
Filed: 2015-09-08
Granted: 2020-03-10
Abstract: An automated rack unloading apparatus (1) for automatically unloading a container from a rack shelf is provided. Such an apparatus (1) includes a frame (2) and a carriage assembly (3) operably engaged with the frame (2). The carriage assembly (3) travels vertically to align with a rack shelf on which a container to be unloaded from the rack shelf is located. The carriage assembly (3) has a first end and a second end. A spoon (9) is pivotally connected to the first end of the carriage assembly (3) at a pivot point. A retractable support mechanism (10) is operable to lower a leading edge of the spoon (9) with reference to the pivot point to thereby downwardly incline the spoon for insertion under the container. An associated method is also provided.
Patent CA-2966049-C (CA)
Inventor: GAGNE-MARCOTTE GABRIEL
IPC: F24F12/00
Filed: 2015-10-27
Granted: 2023-09-26
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une unité d'échange thermique comprenant une unité d'aération, un obturateur, un échangeur thermique à contre-courant et une pluralité de collecteurs d'air. L'unité d'aération aspire de l'air frais de l'extérieur par l'obturateur, tandis qu'elle pousse l'air intérieur contaminé à travers l'échangeur de chaleur à contre-courant et la pluralité de collecteurs vers l'air extérieur.
Patent CA-2969289-C (CA)
Title: Systeme de determination de position pour un ascenseur
Inventor: BITZI RAPHAEL
IPC: B66B1/34
Filed: 2015-12-14
Granted: 2023-07-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de détermination de position (12) pour un ascenseur (10), comprenant une caméra (2) qui est montée sur une cabine d'ascenseur (4), laquelle possède un capteur (9) ayant un nombre défini de pixels (9xy) sensibles à la lumière, et laquelle génère à l'aide du capteur (9) des données d'image d'une structure de surface (5) du matériau de la cage se trouvant le long d'un trajet (F) de la cabine d'ascenseur (4), et comprenant une unité d'interprétation (3) qui détermine une position et/ou une vitesse de la cabine d'ascenseur (4) en se basant sur les données d'image. L'invention est caractérisée en ce que le système de détermination de position (12) est conçu pour détecter un modèle de référence (7.2, 8.2, 11) ayant une dimension (D, Dx, Dy) prédéfinie, qui se trouve dans le champ (21) de la caméra (2), et l'unité d'interprétation (12) effectue une mise à l'échelle des données d'image en se basant sur le modèle de référence (7.2, 8.2, 11). Dans un autre aspect, l'invention concerne un ascenseur (10) équipé d'un tel système de détermination de la position (12).
Patent CA-2973057-C (CA)
Inventor: NAKAJIMA KEIICHI
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 2016-03-10
Granted: 2019-04-02
Abstract: The present invention is a plant cultivation device (99) that is provided with a cultivation tank (19) that is for growing a plant, with a water tank (30), and with a heat-collecting part (56). The water tank (30) supplies cultivation water to the cultivation tank (19) via an irrigation conduit (38). The water tank (30) also suctions cultivation water from the cultivation tank (19) via a water-sucking pipe (36). The heat-collecting part (56) has an air-storage part (57) that communicates with an upper section of the water tank (30). The heat-collecting part (56) receives sunlight (93), and the pressure of air that is heated inside the air-storage part (57) presses the surface of the water inside the water tank (30). The water tank (30) supplies cultivation water that has been pressed by said air to a culture medium material (90), which is arranged inside the cultivation tank (19), from above via the irrigation conduit (38). The heat-collecting part (56) raises the surface of the water inside the water tank (30) as a result of the heated air being cooled by a decrease in the sunlight (93). The water tank (30) suctions cultivation water from a bottom section (20) of the cultivation tank (19) via the water-sucking pipe (36) in accordance with the cultivation water being raised.
Patent CA-2974906-C (CA)
Inventor: MASTRI DOMINICK
IPC: A61M13/00
Filed: 2016-01-27
Granted: 2023-08-01
Abstract: A system is disclosed for delivering gas during a laparoscopic surgical procedure performed within a patient' s abdominal cavity requiring smoke evacuation which includes a gas delivery device having a housing with a port for receiving pressurized insufflating gas from a gas source, a pump assembly for circulating gas throughout the system, and a disposable gas conditioning unit or filter cartridge configured for operative association with the gas delivery device.
Patent CA-2980872-C (CA)
Title: Shovel assembly
Inventor: FRENCH NICHOLAS
IPC: E01H5/02
Filed: 2017-09-29
Granted: 2020-03-10
Abstract: A shovel assembly including: an elongated shaft, wherein the elongated shaft includes a length, a first proximal end, and a second distal end; a handle sub- assembly, wherein the handle sub-assembly is secured to or forms part of the first proximal end of the elongated shaft; a blade implement, wherein the blade implement is secured to or forms part of the second distal end of the elongated shaft; and a blade implement guide member associated with the blade implement, wherein the blade implement guide member enables the removal of snow from uneven surfaces without jarring the operator.
Patent CA-2981666-C (CA)
Inventor: MAIN BRIAN DAVID
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2017-10-05
Granted: 2020-07-28
Abstract: A faucet includes a housing defining hot and cold inlets and an outlet and hot and cold fluid conduits in communication with the hot and cold inlets. A mixer within the housing receives fluids from the fluid conduits and outputs one of the fluids or a mixture thereof. The mixer includes a valve and an actuator configured to move the valve to different positions establishing various ratios of fluids output by the mixer. A temperature actuated flow reducing device within the housing downstream of the mixer restricts a flow of fluid to the outlet when a temperature of the fluid exceeds a predetermined temperature. A first pressure compensating flow regulator upstream of the mixer controls a flow of fluid from the hot fluid conduit to the mixer while a second pressure compensating flow regulator downstream of the mixer controls a flow of fluid through the outlet.
Patent CA-2988454-C (CA)
Title: Determining a communication delay in a communication network within an electrical power network
Inventor: HA HENGXU
IPC: H02H3/00
Filed: 2016-05-19
Granted: 2023-10-03
Abstract: In the field of differential protection schemes there is provided a method of determining a communication time delay (TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4, TP5) in a communication network between a local terminal (L) and a plurality of remote terminals (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) within an electrical power network (20; 30) comprises the steps of: (a) selecting, in respect of each remote terminal (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5), a calculation node (J; J1, J2, J3, J4) in the electrical power network (20; 30); (b) calculating, in respect of each remote terminal (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5), a corresponding remote node current (iJR1, iJR2, iJR3, iJR4, iJR5) flowing into the corresponding calculation node (J; J1, J2, J3, J4) from the said remote terminal (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) and a corresponding equivalent node current (iJR1_L, iJR2_L, iJR3_L, iJR4_L, iJR5_L) representative of the current flowing into the corresponding calculation node (J; J1, J2, J3, J4) from the local terminal (L) and the or each other remote terminal (Ri, R2, R3, R4, R5); (c) equating, in respect of each remote terminal (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5), a sum of the corresponding calculated equivalent node current iJR1_L, iJR2_L, iJR3_L, iJR4_L, iJR5_L) and the corresponding remote node current (iJR1, iJR2, iJR3, iJR4, iJR5) flowing into the corresponding calculation node (J; J1, J2, J3, J4) to zero according to Kirchhoff's first law; and (d) extracting, in respect of each remote terminal (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5), a communication time delay (TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4, TP5) between the local terminal (L) and the said respective remote terminal (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) from a corresponding equated sum of node currents. Calculating in respect of each remote terminal (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) a corresponding equivalent node current (iJR1_L, iJR2_L, iJR3_L, iJR4_L, iJR5_L) includes: establishing an equivalent admittance (yR1, yR2, yR3, yR4, yR5) for each remote terminal (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5); obtaining a local node current (iJL, iJ1L); and utilising the established equivalent admittances (yR1, yR2, yR3, yR4, yR5) for each remote terminal (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) and the local node current (iJL, iJ1L) to calculate the corresponding equivalent node current (iJR1_L, iJR2_L, iJR3_L, iJR4_L, iJR5_L).
Patent CA-2990183-C (CA)
Title: Lift-assist chair
Inventor: CHRISTIAN CURT
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 2016-06-20
Granted: 2023-10-17
Abstract: A lift-assist chair is provided that can comprise a seat frame, a seat base that is pivotally coupled to the front edge of the seat frame and can be moved between a depressed position and an extended position, an arm support having a proximate end that is coupled to a lateral edge of the seat frame and a distal end that extends from the top side of the seat frame, an arm that is pivotally coupled to the arm support about a point located between a front end and a rear end of the arm, and an arm connector coupling the arm to the seat base and disposed towards the rear end of the first arm relative to the first arm support. Movement of the seat base between a depressed position and an extended position can assist an individual when sitting or standing from the chair.
Patent CA-2991977-C (CA)
Inventor: LIFCHITS ALEXANDRE
IPC: C25D11/02
Filed: 2016-05-16
Granted: 2023-09-19
Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming an article made of a metal matrix composite material having particles bonded to an anodizable matrix material. The method can include anodizing the anodizable matrix material to form an anodic layer on the anodizable matrix material. The method can also include machining at least a portion of the anodic layer.
Patent CA-2994087-C (CA)
Inventor: GRUBB MATTHEW
IPC: B64C1/26
Filed: 2018-02-05
Granted: 2023-04-11
Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage having a longitudinal axis, a wing assembly, and a fuselage positioning mechanism operatively connecting the fuselage to the wing assembly. The fuselage positioning mechanism is operable to move the fuselage relative to the wing assembly in a longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between a fuselage maximum forward position and a fuselage maximum aft position. When the aircraft for flight, a position of a center of gravity of the aircraft relative to a center of lift is determined. The fuselage can be moved relative to the wing assembly to bring the center of gravity within an allowable range of distances from the center of lift to balance the aircraft for flight. The fuselage positioning mechanism can be automated to allow adjustment of the fuselage position during the flight of the aircraft.
Patent CA-2994192-C (CA)
Title: Induced extended pluripotent stem cells, methods of making and using
Inventor: DENG HONGKUI
IPC: C07K16/38
Filed: 2016-08-12
Granted: 2020-06-16
Abstract: Factors for extending the ability of isolated pluripotent stem cells to generate extraembryonic lineages in vivo, following in vitro culture, herein, chemical extenders of pluripotency (CEP). Methods of extending the ability of a pluripotent cell to generate embryonic and extraembryonic lineages. The cell to be reprogrammed is contacted with effective amounts of the CEPs for a sufficient period of time to reprogram the cell into a chemically induced extended pluripotent cell (ciEPSC). ciEPSC are identified as an extended pluripotent cell based on properties including: (i) morphologically and (ii) functionally for example, based on their ability contribute to both TE and ICM, in vivo. The ciEPSCs can be cultured or induced to differentiate into cells of a desired type, and used in a number of applications, including but not limited to cell therapy and tissue engineering.
Patent CA-2994925-C (CA)
Inventor: OKAMOTO KIYOSHI
IPC: A61K31/47
Filed: 2016-08-18
Granted: 2023-08-29
Abstract: The present invention discloses combination therapy with a novel tumor therapeutic agent. In further detail, disclosed is a tumor therapeutic agent used in combination therapy comprising lenvatinib, ifosfamide, and etoposide.
Patent CA-2996052-C (CA)
Title: Selective stimulation of reservoir targets
Inventor: DUSTERHOFT RONALD G
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2015-09-29
Granted: 2020-03-10
Abstract: A selective stimulation system includes coiled tubing in which a distributed sensor array is disposed. The distributed sensor array is to measure hydrocarbon production parameters along the distributed sensor array in a wellbore of a formation. A selective fracturing apparatus is coupled to the coiled tubing. The selective fracturing apparatus is to fracture selected areas of the wellbore. A controller is coupled to the distributed sensor array and controls operation of the selective fracturing apparatus based on the measured hydrocarbon production parameters.
Patent CA-2998317-C (CA)
Inventor: TAKAHASHI HIDEAKI
IPC: B32B5/32
Filed: 2018-03-19
Granted: 2019-12-31
Abstract: Provided is a thermal transfer image receiving sheet that is thin, resistant to curling, has favorable image quality and has opacity. A thermal transfer image receiving sheet 10 of the present invention comprises an ink receiving layer 1, a first support 2, an adhesive layer 3 and a second support 4 laminated in that order, wherein the first support 2 and the second support 4 are provided with a foamed layer 21, 41 and a non-foamed skin layer 22, 42 laminated on both sides of the foamed layer 21, 41.
Patent CA-3002445-C (CA)
Title: Method, device, and system for scheduling transmission of a status update in a time division multiple access (tdma) communication system
Inventor: YANG YUNHAI
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2018-04-24
Granted: 2021-06-01
Abstract: A method, device, and system for scheduling a status update in a time division multiple access (TDMA) communication system. One method includes transmitting, with a call controller, scheduling information to the each of the plurality of communication devices via an outbound time slot associated with a control channel of a local common TDMA channel to schedule the each of the plurality of communication devices to transmit the status data in a pre-determined sequence. The method also includes receiving the status data from at least one of the plurality of communication devices in the pre- determined sequence.
Patent CA-3003176-C (CA)
Inventor: PATANKAR KSHITISH A
IPC: C08G18/76
Filed: 2016-10-19
Granted: 2023-09-19
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système de formulation contenant : (a) un produit réactionnel pré-polymère d'un isocyanate polymère et d'un polyol de polyéther, où : (i) l'isocyanate polymère contient cinq pour cent en poids ou plus de diphényl diisocyanate de méthylène ; (ii) l'isocyanate polymère a une fonctionnalité inférieure ou égale à 3,0 ; (iii) le polyol de polyéther est présent dans le prépolymère à une concentration de 1 à 25 pour cent en poids ; (iv) le polyol a un poids équivalent de 50 à 500 grammes par équivalent ; (v) la concentration en -NCO du prépolymère est de 15 à 31 pour cent en poids ; (vi) le prépolymère est exempt de trimères d'isocyanate ; (b) un constituant polyol de polyester contenant 10 à 25 pour cent en poids de glycol libre ; et (c) un agent gonflant qui contient moins de cinq pour cent en poids d'eau ; le rapport du pré-polymère et du polyester permet d'obtenir une mousse ayant une teneur en trimères de 12 à 22 pour cent en poids, et un indice de -NCO supérieur à 300 et inférieur à 700.
Patent CA-3004264-C (CA)
Title: Polymeric films and methods for making polymeric films
Inventor: MIDDLESWORTH JEFFREY A
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2016-11-02
Granted: 2020-09-22
Abstract: Multi-layer films include at least one cavitated core layer that is microporous and breathable, and at least one skin layer. The cavitated core layer includes a polyolefin and an inorganic filler dispersed in the polyolefin. Methods for forming polymeric films and articles of manufacture prepared therefrom are described.
Patent CA-3011022-C (CA)
Title: System and method for recovering bitumen from a bitumen reserve using acoustic standing waves
Inventor: BUNIO GARY L
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2015-02-27
Granted: 2023-01-03
Abstract: A method for facilitating bitumen recovery includes applying an experimental technique to formation rock of a bitumen reserve to determine at least one resonant frequency of the formation rock and using the at least one resonant frequency to induce standing waves in the bitumen reserve to facilitate bitumen recovery. Another method includes determining production parameters for a standing wave acoustic system for bitumen recovery by obtaining a sample of formation rock extracted from a bitumen reserve, using an experimental technique to determine at least one resonant frequency of the formation rock, and using the resonant frequency to induce standing waves in a pay region of the bitumen reserve comprising the formation rock and bitumen. Another method includes performing in situ testing of acoustic propagation in the formation rock, subsurface, and using the at least one resonant frequency to induce standing waves in the bitumen reserve to facilitate bitumen recovery.
Patent CA-3011852-C (CA)
Inventor: BAVAND MAJID
IPC: H04W4/33
Filed: 2018-07-18
Granted: 2019-03-05
Abstract: A method and system for detecting a transition in positioning state of a mobile device relative to an indoor facility. The method, executed in a processor of the mobile device, comprises monitoring, based at least in part on global positioning system (GPS) data, for a positioning state of the mobile device as one of an indoor and an outside location relative to an indoor facility, determining a set of probabilistic weightings for respective ones of ambient data and the GPS data, the ambient data including one or more of received signal strength data, signal connectivity data, magnetic data, ambient lighting data and barometric data, and detecting a transition in positioning state of the mobile device from one of the indoor and the outside locations to another of the indoor and the outside locations when a weighted sum value based at least in part on the set of probabilistic weightings is one of above and below a predetermined state transition value.
Patent CA-3018239-C (CA)
Title: Procede de conception d'une forme de verre et verre de lunettes
Inventor: SPRATT RAY STEVEN
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 2016-11-18
Granted: 2023-01-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé mis en uvre par ordinateur pour fournir une forme de verre pour un verre ophtalmique. En outre, un procédé est décrit pour le lissage angulaire d'une surface déterminée par des lignes de support s'étendant radialement vers l'extérieur d'une zone de prescription bordée par une première ligne frontière. En outre, un verre ophtalmique est aussi décrit, en particulier un verre de lunettes. Un procédé est également décrit pour minimiser la différence d'épaisseur entre deux verres ophtalmiques d'une même paire de lunettes. Un programme informatique et un support de stockage lisible par machine sont aussi décrits.
Patent CA-3022750-C (CA)
Title: Detection d'hemolyse evanescente
Inventor: SCHONBRUN ETHAN
IPC: G01N21/552
Filed: 2017-05-15
Granted: 2021-03-30
Abstract: Selon l'invention, la teneur en substance à analyser dans une partie acellulaire d'un liquide organique, tel que le sang, est déterminée optiquement sans centrifugation ni d'autres étapes préliminaires pour séparer la partie acellulaire du liquide organique. Un canal est conçu pour contenir un échantillon en circulation du liquide organique le long d'une limite optique. Le canal est configuré de telle sorte qu'une couche acellulaire du liquide se forme naturellement le long de la limite du canal qui coïncide avec la limite optique. Une source lumineuse est dirigée sur la limite optique selon un angle choisi pour générer une réflexion totale par la limite et pour générer un champ évanescent à travers la limite dans la couche de liquide acellulaire. Un détecteur de lumière est conçu pour détecter l'absorption de la lumière dans le champ évanescent. La source lumineuse et le détecteur de lumière sont adaptés à la plage de longueurs d'onde d'un pic d'absorption de la substance à analyser en cours de détection.
Patent CA-3023104-C (CA)
Inventor: MOSTERT EELCO
IPC: C07C273/16
Filed: 2017-04-28
Granted: 2021-08-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un nouveau procédé de régulation de la formation de biuret dans la production d'urée, et en particulier la réduction, la prévention ou l'inversion de cette formation. Ceci est accompli en ajoutant de l'ammoniac liquide à un flux aqueux d'urée. Cet ajout est réalisé en une ou plusieurs positions en aval d'une section de récupération dans une installation d'urée. L'ajout d'ammoniac liquide sert à déplacer l'équilibre de la formation de biuret à partir de l'urée, vers le côté de la formation d'urée à partir de biuret et de l'ammoniac. L'invention peut également être mise en uvre dans une installation d'urée préexistante, par le simple fait de fournir une entrée appropriée pour l'ammoniac liquide, en communication fluidique avec une source d'ammoniac liquide de ce type.
Patent CA-3026063-C (CA)
Title: Two column hydrocarbon recovery from carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery streams
Inventor: PRIM ERIC
IPC: F25J3/00
Filed: 2016-06-02
Granted: 2021-09-07
Abstract: A method for recovering hydrocarbons with two multistage columns includes receiving a carbon dioxide recycle stream. The carbon dioxide recycle stream is separated in a first multistage column to produce a purified carbon dioxide recycle stream and a light hydrocarbon stream. The light hydrocarbon stream is separated in a second multistage column to produce a liquefied petroleum stream and a natural gas liquids stream. The first multistage column and the second multistage column are the only two multistage columns used in the method.
Patent CA-3026183-C (CA)
Title: Solidification of waste brine from in situ hydrocarbon recovery operations
Inventor: PERNITSKY DAVID
IPC: B01J19/06
Filed: 2014-11-17
Granted: 2022-04-26
Abstract: There is provided a process and solidification formulation for treating waste brines derived from oil sands hydrocarbon recovery operations such as thermal in situ hydrocarbon recovery operations. The waste brines can be derived from evaporator blowdown streams. The waste brines can include water, solids, salts and organic components that include dissolved organics and emulsified oils. The process includes addition of the solidification formulation to the waste brine to produce a solidified waste that can be disposed of in landfills. The solidification formulation can be prepared according to the chemical characteristics of the waste brine. The solidification formulation added to the waste brine can include a calcium-containing reagent. The solidification formulation can include cement kiln dust and fly ash.