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Patent CA-2667129-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LYNESS THOMAS E
IPC: F03D11/04
Filed: 2009-05-28
Abstract: A fixture (10) is provided for locating wind turbine equipment (85) on a foundation within an inner envelope for a wind turbine tower, prior to erecting the wind turbine tower. The fixture (10) includes a mounting section (15), adapted to mate with guidepoints (72) at predesignated locations on the wind turbine foundation;  and a locating section (25), extending inward from the mounting section (15), adapted to locate the position for wind turbine equipment (85) on the foundation for the wind turbine tower and within the inner envelope of the wind turbine tower.
Patent CA-2669494-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for purifying water by forward osmosis
Inventor: JONES RICHARD A L
IPC: B01D1/00
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A water purification apparatus comprising a semi-permeable membrane capable of being contacted with a water source; a superabsorbent polymer capable of absorbing water across said semi-permeable membrane; a pressure application surface capable of transmitting pressure to the gel; and a permeable membrane through which absorbed water is capable of being released from the gel upon application of pressure thereto from said pressure application surface, wherein said permeable membrane is isolated in use from the water source by an isolation means
Patent CA-2669649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLCOMB DAVID A
IPC: A47J42/04
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for processing system foodstuff are shown and described. Food processing systems can hold and prepare food for consumption. The disclosed embodiments can be quickly and conveniently used to dry, grind, mill, dispense, or otherwise process foodstuff. The disclosed embodiments also provide a drive mechanism that utilizes a contoured surface between a ratchet wheel and a drive mechanism that rotates the ratchet wheel to move the ratchet wheel toward and in engagement with a drive wheel for initiating rotation of the drive wheel and to disengage the ratchet wheel from the drive wheel to allow the drive wheel to rotate freely. The drive wheel is configured to couple to a processing component of the processing system.
Patent CA-2672851-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHI SHUFENG
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for realizing user identity association, the method comprising: setting an equivalent behavior user identifier in a Home Subscription Server (HSS); associating IMS Public User Identities (IMPUs) with the equivalent behavior through the set equivalent behavior user identifier. The present invention also discloses a system and a device realizing user identity association. According to the embodiments of the present invention, the association of the IMPUs with the set equivalent behavior is realized, which improves the user experiences.
Patent CA-2674251-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for use in sample monitoring
Inventor: HOLT MARK WAYNE
IPC: G01N1/44
Filed: 2009-07-30
Abstract: An apparatus (30) for use in a sample monitoring system is provided and includes a first enclosure (40) configured to enclose a probe body (80) into which the sample is drawn, a sensor (90) coupled to the probe body (80) and configured to sense a chemical composition of the sample and at least one first heater (100, 101) configured to heat an interior of the first enclosure (40), a second enclosure (50) configured to enclose a pump (110) coupled to the probe body (80) and configured to draw the sample therein and a second heater (120) configured to heat the pump (110), and a third enclosure (60) configured to enclose a pump motor (130) configured to control an operation of the pump (110) and to support heating controlling units (140, 141, 210, 211) configured to control the at least one first heater (100, 101) and the second heater (120).
Patent CA-2675299-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKARBOEVIG NILS MITTET
IPC: E21D15/48
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A grout bag assembly (1) is provided comprising an inflatable grout bag (2) (hereinafter termed a primary inflatable grout bag) having a top (4), bottom (6) and at least one side (8) and having in an expanded condition an axis extending between the top and bottom thereof. A secondary, independently inflatable, grout bag (14) expandable in the same direction as the primary inflatable bag is attached to one end of the primary inflatable grout bag. The secondary grout bag is employed, in use, subsequent to be installation of the primary grout bag to compensate for shrinkage in the height of the primary grout bag and to thereby supplement the overall axial dimension of the grout bag assembly, in use.
Patent CA-2675945-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FONOLLOSA PHILIPPE
IPC: C04B28/04
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: The invention provides a ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) which com prises in parts by weight: 100 of Portland cement; 50 to 200 of a sand havin g a single grading with a D10 to D90 between 0.063 and 5 mm, or a mixture of sands (preferably two sands), the finest sand having a D10 to D90 between 0 .063 and 1 mm and the coarsest sand having a D10 to D90 between 1 and 4mm 10 to 50 of a particulate substantially non-pozzolanic material having a mean particle size less than 15 mum; 0.1 to 10 of a water-reducing superpl asticizer; and 10 to 30 of water; which concrete is substantially free of si lica fume; the said concrete having a compressive strength greater than 100 Mpa at 28 days.
Patent CA-2676968-A1 (CA)
Title: The use of alkaline phosphatase in the treatment of reduced renal function
Inventor: HEEMSKERK SUZANNE
IPC: A61P13/12
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of medicine and in particular to the use of alkaline phosphatase in the treatment of renal diseases, such as reduced renal function. The present invention also relates to the field of pharmacy and in particular to the pharmaceutical use of alkaline phosphatase. The present invention provides an alternative treatment to improve a situation in which the renal function is reduced by using alkaline phosphatase.
Patent CA-2679938-A1 (CA)
Title: Light filters comprising a naturally occurring chromophore and derivatives thereof
Inventor: BENZ PATRICK H
IPC: G02B5/22
Filed: 2008-03-04
Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer backbone and at least one side group, wherein the side group comprises a benzene ring-based chromophore comprising a ketone at the 1- position, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group at the 2-position, and an oxygen atom at the 3-position of the benzene ring having the following formula: wherein R1 is H, an alkyl group, or comprises an amino acid moiety or derivative thereof; R2 and R3 are individually H, alkyl, or any moiety with a vinyl functionality; R4 is an alkyl group, any moiety with a vinyl functionality, a counterpart alkyl.beta.ne group, or a sugar moiety; and X is an optional electron-donating group linked to the benzene ring at the 4, 5, or 6 position. The chromophore is a kynurenine-based compound. Methods of making and using the composition are also provided. The composition can be used in an ophthalmic lens or device for protecting the retina by blocking UV rays and filtering violet rays.
Patent CA-2683327-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHARRATT ANDREW PAUL
IPC: C07C17/358
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: A process for isomerising a (hydrohalo)fiuoroalkene, the process comprising contacting the (hydrohalo) fluoroalkene with a catalyst comprising an unsupported Lewis acid, a chromia-containing catalyst containing at least one additional metal, an alumina, a supported liquid catalyst, and mixtures thereof..
Patent CA-2687368-A1 (CA)
Title: Vaccine for the prevention of breast cancer relapse
Inventor: PEOPLES GEORGE E
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: The invention features methods to induce and maintain a protective cytoto xic T-lymphocyte response to a peptide of the HER2/neu oncogene, E75, with t he effect of inducing and maintaining protective or therapeutic immunity aga inst breast cancer in a patient in clinical remission. The methods comprise administering to the patient an effective amount of a vaccine composition co mprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, an adjuvant such as recombin ant human GM-CSF, and the E75 peptide at an optimized dose and schedule. The methods further comprise administering an annual or semi-annual booster vac cine dose due to declining E75-specific T cell immunity. The invention also features vaccine compositions for use in the methods.
Patent CA-2687690-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GALLAGER SCOTT
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a system for detecting the presence of toxins in a sample that includes a plurality of chambers for culturing organisms and observing the organism's motility response when introduced into a sample containing a toxin. The toxicity measurement system may include an imaging module to monitor and track the movement of one or more organisms in the sample and identify abnormalities. In other aspects, the invention provides methods of culturing organisms and detecting the presence of toxins in the sample using the motility response of organisms in the sample.
Patent CA-2687707-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLLANDER MILTON B
IPC: G01D9/00
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: Multiple identical data loggers are produced on sheet material and then separated to produce individual products for distribution to separate locations. A continuous roll of tape sheet material comprises a contiguous series of data loggers which each include a cover sheet, a transponder, a sensor, a power source (such as a battery), an antenna, a microprocessor, an adhesive layer and means to separate individual data logger elements from one another.
Patent CA-2687908-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURAMATSU IKUNOBU
IPC: C12N1/19
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a modified G-protein-conjugated receptor having an altered ligand affinity, which is produced by binding a G-protein-conjugated receptor to a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence depicted in SEQ ID NO:1. An agonist or antagonist of the modified G-protein-conjugated receptor can be screened by using a transformant in which the modified G-protein-conjugated receptor is expressed. The modified G-protein-conjugated receptor enables to provide a technique for analyzing the function of a G-protein-conjugated receptor whose identity has not been found yet.
Patent CA-2688450-A1 (CA)
Title: Microorganisms and methods for production of 1,2-propanediol and acetol
Inventor: MEYNIAL-SALLES ISABELLE
IPC: C12P7/26
Filed: 2008-03-21
Abstract: The present invention concerns a modified microorganism with an increased methylglyoxal reductase activity, and its use for the preparation of 1,2-propanediol and/or acetol. In particular this increased methylglyoxal reductase activity is obtained by increasing the expression of specific genes from microorganisms. This invention is also related to a method for producing 1,2-propanediol and/or acetol by fermentation of a microorganism having an increased methylglyoxal reductase activity.
Patent CA-2689000-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLUNET-COSTE BRUNO
IPC: A61K6/884
Filed: 2009-12-15
Abstract: The preform has a grid (1) formed by a network of weft threads (2) and wrap threads (3) coated in an impregnation methacrylate resin (6). A central space (8) between meshes is free from fibers and resin, higher than 25 percent of a total surface of the grid and determines a surface having free spaces. The weft threads are fixed on the wrap threads at nodes of the network to authorize handling of the preform and formation of the preform on a laboratory model without creeping impregnation resin in the space. A thermoplastic membrane is made of ethyl-vinyl-acetate, and plated on the grid. The preform is made of composite material constituted by resin, particles and fibers in a state before polymerization. An independent claim is also included for a method for forming a reinforcement grid of a dental prosthesis.
Patent CA-2690467-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE KOOK-HEUI
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2005-01-04
Abstract: A method of providing a point-to-multipoint multicast service for transmitting data from a network element to a plurality of terminals in a communications system is provided. A first message comprising service available information is transmitted from the network element to the plurality of terminals. A second message comprising radio bearer information is transmitted from the network element to the plurality of terminals. The first message comprise a set of pointer to the radio bearer information.
Patent CA-2693356-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAALIOUNE HAKIM
IPC: F02K1/76
Filed: 2008-07-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de commande d'au moins un actionneur (6) de capots (2) d'un inverseur de poussée pour turboréacteur comprenant un ensemble de composants d'actionnement et/ou de contrôle comportant au moins un actionneur (6) de capot (2) entraîné par au moins un moteur électrique (7), et des moyens de commande (9) de l'actionneur et du moteur électrique (7). Les moyens de commande (9) comprennent des moyens de test (20), comportant une interface (22) destinée à la réception de requêtes de test en provenance d'un utilisateur. Les moyens de test (20) sont agencés pour procéder à réception d'une requête de test à un cycle de test d'un ou plusieurs composants (7, 6, 15, 18) du système comprenant un actionnement isolé du ou des composants (7, 6, 15, 18) par rapport aux autres composants du système.
Patent CA-2697421-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEDERSEN BJOERN HEIDE
IPC: B65G47/90
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: A gripping device arranged for gripping an article 44, such as a food article, in particular a piece of meat, said gripping device 1 comprising at least two gripping parts 5, 7 pivotally suspended with respect to each other. At least one of the gripping parts 5, 7 is pivotally suspended and comprises a gripping arm 4, 6 and a gripping clamp 12, 14, wherein the gripping arm 4, 6 is adapted for carrying the gripping clamp 12, 14. The gripping device 1 further comprises a flexible belt-shaped material 20, which extends at least between lower parts of the at least two gripping parts.
Patent CA-2700288-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing flu virus
Inventor: GERDIL CATHERINE
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing the flu virus, that comprises: a) administering a flu vaccine to hens; b) collecting the eggs of the vaccinated hens; c) triggering the embryogenesis process; d) infecting the embryonated eggs by inoculating a flu virus in the allantoic cavity; e) incubating the infected embryonated eggs in temperature and humidity conditions allowing the virus replication; and f) collecting the allantoic liquid containing the virus.
Patent CA-2701958-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for briquetting solid fuel
Inventor: DROZD MICHAEL J
IPC: C10L5/46
Filed: 2008-10-07
Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system and method for briquetting solid fuel before or after treatment with electromagnetic energy. In the system and method, solid fuel is transported through a continuous feed solid fuel treatment facility, treated using electromagnetic energy, and briquetted after treatment.
Patent CA-2704439-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for casein production comprising microfiltration of skim milk
Inventor: UR-REHMAN SHAKEEL
IPC: A23J3/10
Filed: 2008-11-02
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a process involving microfiltration of milk, providing a product that is useful as a source of casein and another product that is useful as a source of whey protein. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to preparing milk products like casein, dairy beverages, milk protein concentrates and cheese from microfiltration retentate.
Patent CA-2704720-A1 (CA)
Title: Dielectric layer for an electronic device
Inventor: WU YILIANG
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2010-05-20
Abstract: A dielectric layer for an electronic device, such as a thin-film transistor, is provided. The dielectric layer comprises a molecular glass. The resulting dielectric layer is very thin, pure, and stable. Processes and compositions for fabricating such a dielectric layer are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2704965-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRPKOVSKI PAUL
IPC: E06B3/663
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: A sealed unit includes at least two sheets of transparent or translucent material separated from each other by a spacer. One example of a spacer for a sealed unit includes a first elongate strip, a second elongate strip, and filler arranged therebetween. The first and second elongate strips have a small undulating shape in some embodiments. Methods of making spacers and window assemblies as well as devices for use in the manufacture of spacers and assemblies are disclosed including a manufacturing jig and a spool storage rack. The spool storage rack stores a plurality of spools configured to store spacer materials thereon.
Patent CA-2705351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIPPKA SANDRA M
IPC: F16L17/025
Filed: 2008-10-03
Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide improved coupling devices for joining pipe ends that have improved sealing performance and manufacturability over known pipe coupling devices. One of the improvements provided by embodiments of the present invention is a unique design of the gasket (40, 70, 160). Various embodiments of the gasket (40, 70, 160) include an innovative pipe interface profile (46A, 46B, 80A, 80B, 190, 172) that improves the manufacturability of the gasket (40, 70, 160) itself and its sealing performance.
Patent CA-2707169-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIMON SCOTT HARRIS
IPC: H02J9/04
Filed: 2010-06-08
Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for wireless takeover of wired alarm system components. Embodiments of the invention can be used to bridge hardwired alarm zones for use with a wireless alarm controller. Wired sensors are wired to a takeover module that converts communication from the wired sensors into wireless communication that can be compatibly processed at an alarm controller that accepts wireless signals. Power and ground connections from an existing wired alarm controller can be used with the takeover module to facilitate wireless takeover of wired alarm sensors.
Patent CA-2707570-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEIMBACH JESSICA P
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2010-06-10
Abstract: A biopsy system comprises a control module, a localization assembly, a biopsy device, and a targeting cube. The biopsy device comprises a holster portion and a probe. The probe and/or other associated components are configured to selectively couple with a targeting cube that is configured to selectively couple with a grid plate having apertures for receiving the targeting cube. The targeting cube comprises a body defined by faces. The targeting cube further comprises guide holes that originate and terminate at the faces and pass through the body of the targeting cube to provide passageways through the targeting cube. The intersections of the faces of the targeting cube comprise edges that are comprised of elastomeric material. The elastomeric edges allow for compression and may thus provide a secure fit with a wide range of grid plates having openings of various shapes and sizes.
Patent CA-2707598-A1 (CA)
Title: 4-phenylpyrane-3,5-diones, 4-phenylthiopyrane-3,5-diones and 2-phenylcyclohexane-1,3,5-triones as herbicides
Inventor: MUEHLEBACH MICHEL
IPC: A01N43/18
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds, which are suitable for use as herbicides.
Patent CA-2707984-A1 (CA)
Title: Semi-continuous integrated process for the production of high impact vinyl aromatic (co)polymers by anionic/radical polymerization in sequence
Inventor: INGLESE RICCARDO
IPC: C08F279/02
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: Butadiene is anionically polymerized (or block copolimerized with styrene) in a low-boiling non-polar solvent in presence of rganolithiura compounds. At the end of the polymerization, the non-polar solvent is switched with styrene and the new solution is stored in tanks in relation to the type of polybutadiene (or its block copolymer with styrene) obtained. The polybutadiene solution (and/or its block copolymer with styrene) with the desired set of properties is then fed to a production plant of high impact vinyl aromatic (co) polymers.
Patent CA-2708777-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de commande pour un appareil
Inventor: FONSECA JULIA
IPC: F24C7/08
Filed: 2010-06-30
Abstract: Un système de commande pour déterminer la grandeur d'une tension et contrôler une application de la tension à au moins un dispositif de charge d'un appareil est présenté. Le système de commande comprend un circuit de franchissement de seuil configuré pour recevoir une représentation de la tension et pour fournir un signal de sortie signifiant la valeur de franchissement d'une tension d'un seuil de tension prédéterminé et un processeur qui reçoit le signal de sortie du circuit de franchissement de seuil et détermine la grandeur de la tension en fonction du signal de sortie et une fréquence d'alimentation fondée sur la période du signal de sortie, détermine un profil de cuisson idéal parmi un groupe de profils de cuisson fondé sur un paramètre initial sélectionné par un utilisateur pour contrôler l'application de la tension à le au moins un dispositif de charge et ajuste l'application de la tension à le au moins un dispositif de charge en fonction de la grandeur déterminée de la tension.
Patent CA-2708990-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SONG HONG SEOK
IPC: A01P1/00
Filed: 2010-07-02
Abstract: Disclosed are a composition for inhibiting a proliferation of sulphate reducing bacteria comprising at least one of 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, irgasan, benzyl-2-bromoacetate, 2,2-dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide, and 2-bromo-2-nitropropan-1,3-diol as effective ingredients; a method for inhibiting the proliferation of sulphate reducing bacteria comprising the step of including a sufficient amount for inhibiting the proliferation of sulphate reducing bacteria of at least one of 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, irgasan, benzyl-2-bromoacetate, 2,2-dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide, and 2--bromo-2-nitropropan-1,3-diol in a corrosion sensitive material or degradation sensitive material; a sheet comprising the composition; and a steel plate to which the composition is applied.
Patent CA-2709607-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAAF BERNHARD
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for conveying information regarding the antenna configuration and/or the transmission diversity scheme to a recipient, such as a mobile device. In particular, information regarding the antenna configuration and/or the transmission diversity scheme can be conveyed by appropriately mapping a physical broadcast channel within a sub-frame so as to include reference signals indicative of different antenna configurations or transmission diversity schemes. Alternatively, masking, such as cyclic redundancy check masking, can be used to provide information regarding the antenna configuration and/or the transmission diversity scheme.
Patent CA-2710545-A1 (CA)
Inventor: URRUTIA OSCAR
IPC: C05G3/90
Filed: 2008-12-30
Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is a composition for inhibiting urease and nitrification, which may be in liquid or solid form and which comprises at least one compound for inhibiting urease, of phosphoramide type, combined with an essential oil of Allium preferably originating from Allium sativum. This composition may be used in combination with a urea-based fertilizer for the manufacture of fertilizing compositions.