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Patent CA-2817302-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for endoscopic procedures
Inventor: KOSTRZEWSKI STANISLAW
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: An electromechanical surgical system having an instrument housing for connecting with a shaft assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The end effector is an articulating end effector and the system includes a cable tensioning system for tensioning the articulation cables. The system includes a clutch mechanism for preventing slippage of a drive cable.
Patent CA-2819916-A1 (CA)
Title: System for the remote data acquisition and control of utility meters
Inventor: ROGAI SERGIO
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A system for remote acquisition of data and remote control of utility meters comprises a central server AMM in bi-directional communication with concentrators. To each concentrator, a set of utility meters is connected, enabling bi-directional communication between each meter and its associated concentrator. The intelligence of the system is distributed between the central server, the concentrators and the meters. Each meter comprises a first processor, a first data memory and a first program memory for bi-directional communication with the associated concentrator. The first data memory temporarily stores and/or transmits the data which have already undergone a first processing by the first processor. Each of the concentrators comprises a second processor, a second program memory and a second data memory and means for a bi-directional communication with a central server. The second data memory temporarily stores and/or transmits the data processed by the second processor.
Patent CA-2822305-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TABIBNIA RAMIN
IPC: E01C23/10
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: An assembly and method that facilitate elevated and level placement of a paver surface is disclosed. An embodiment of the assembly comprises a base with a foot, a key receptacle, and a concave surface; a cap with (a) a paver support surface, (b) a hole through an axis of the cap, and (c) a convex surface, wherein the cap is positioned on the base so that the concave and convex surfaces slidably and rotatably interface; and, a key with a flange, wherein the key is positioned through the hole in the cap and in the key receptacle to maintain the interface of the concave and convex surfaces.
Patent CA-2824552-A1 (CA)
Title: Mecanisme de fixation rapide
Inventor: SAUTET JEAN-YVES
IPC: B60R7/08
Filed: 2013-08-21
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet un mécanisme (1) de fixation rapide destiné à solidariser ou désolidariser un équipement (20) embarqué dans un véhicule. Ce mécanisme est caractérisé  en ce qu'il comporte : un bâti (3) solidaire du véhicule, bâti (3) comportant au moins un ergot (6) à une de ses extrémités et au moins une mâchoire (5) solidaire d'une tige (7) mobile en translation contre l'action d'un ressort à sa seconde extrémité, une platine (2) support destinée à être solidaire de l'équipement et à être enserrée entre l'ergot (6) et la mâchoire (5), un moyen de blocage (4) bistable solidaire de la mâchoire (5) et comportant une bielle (8) et une biellette (9) assurant une liaison de l'extrémité de la tige (7) avec le bâti (3) par trois articulations (10,11,12) d'axes parallèles les uns aux autres.
Patent CA-2826301-A1 (CA)
Title: Pressurization of generator
Inventor: BARNETT BARRY
IPC: F01D15/10
Filed: 2013-09-05
Abstract: Systems and methods for pressurization of a generator in a gas turbine engine.  The system may include a fluid valve for permitting or inhibiting airflow into a housing of the generator. The fluid valve may be in fluid communication with an air source within the engine, and may be configured to permit airflow into the housing of the generator when pressure within the housing is below a preset pressure threshold or range.
Patent CA-2826614-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile charger
Inventor: LIU YUN-ZHAO
IPC: H01M10/46
Filed: 2011-03-09
Abstract: A mobile charger includes a housing (1). A cell (2) is provided in the housing (1). A positive power distribution unit (4) and a negative power distribution unit (5) are provided at both ends of the housing (1) relative to the positive and the negative poles (21, 22) of the cell (2), respectively. A conducting piece set (3) is provided in the housing (1). The conducting piece set (3) is connected to the positive power distribution unit (4) and the negative power distribution unit (5). A charging unit (6) and a power supplying unit (7) are provided in the housing (1). The charging unit (6) and the power supplying unit (7) are electrically connected with the positive pole (21) of the cell (2) through the positive power distribution unit (4) and the conducting piece set (3) and electrically connected with the negative pole (22) of the cell (2) through the negative power distribution unit (5). Thus, the cell (2) is charged with direct current which is converted from alternating current through a AC charger by the charging unit (6), and then direct current is outputted from the cell (2) through the power supplying unit (7), so as to provide sufficient electric power to an electronic product which needs to use a DC power supply at any time and anywhere.
Patent CA-2826945-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOHLBEIN DOUGLAS J
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
Patent CA-2828275-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAUNCEY DAVID C
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: An on-vehicle system for assessing an operator's efficiency of a vehicle, include sensors, an audiovisual display device, a processor and a data storage. The sensors measure or detect conditions of components of the vehicle, and convert the detected conditions into analog or digital information. The data storage stores program instructions, the analog or digital information from the sensors, and other data. The program instructions, when executed by the processor, control the on- vehicle system to determine a state of the vehicle within a vehicle's environment based on the analog or digital information from the sensors, determine whether one or more of a predetermined set of behaviors has occurred based on the determined state of a vehicle, assess performance of the determined one or more of the predetermined set of behaviors, and present the operator, via the audiovisual display device, a feedback based on the assessment.
Patent CA-2831738-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUMBERGER EVAN
IPC: A01P1/00
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: Shaped composition's are provided for use in delivering a substantially uniform concentration of a functional agent (e.g., an antimicrobial sanitizing agent) to a Sowing stream of water. The composition may be shaped and sized to be inserted into a device i¾nitgured to be attached over the end of a faucet. The shaped composition may include at least two different regions (e.g., layers), A dissolvable region includes a| functional agent (e.g.. an anti-nncrobial sanitizing agenfi A substantially non- dissolvable region is disposed adjacent to the dissolvable region (e.g., adjacent the bottom surface) so as to cover a bottom surface of the dissolvable region. The geometry of the shaped composition, as well as the presence of the substantially non-dissolvable region aids in providing a substantially uniform concentration of functional agent Itfroughoui the life of the dissolvable region.
Patent CA-2832073-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURKE TERRENCE R
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: Novel compounds are provided that bind to polo-like kinases through the polo -box domain. In certain embodiments, the novel compounds are PEGylated peptides. The PEGylated peptides in accordance with the invention demonstrate high PBD-binding affinity. In certain embodiments, the PEGylated peptides have also achieved activities in whole cell systems. The invention also provides compounds that bind polo- like kinases through the polo -box domain and possess reduced anionic charge. Further provided are methods of design and/or synthesis of the PEGylated peptides and methods of use thereof. The invention provides methods of use of the compounds and methods of synthesis of the compounds. The compounds of the invention have potential therapeutic activity in view of their binding and inhibitory activities towards Plkl. They are based on the amino acid sequence PLHSpT (phosphorylated Thr). The PEG moiety, when present, is covalently attached at the N- terminus. The invention also encompasses derivatives having substituents on the Pro and/or the His side chains, substituents on the phosphate group, the replacement of His with Gln, the replacement of Pro with a N-substituted Gly, the replacement of Ser with Ala, as well as HS-pT fragments with N-terminal alkoxycarbonyl group and PLHS fragments with a C-terminal glyco-imino-alkylxyalkylamide group.
Patent CA-2832732-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VARVARIS NICOLAOS
IPC: E04F10/08
Filed: 2012-04-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a safety barrier for open-air floors, rooftops and openings from which an individual is at risk of falling from a height, such as windows and balconies. More specifically, the present invention relates to a safety barrier that can be pivotally adjusted between an open and closed position.
Patent CA-2834262-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSSON BORJE S
IPC: A61K47/10
Filed: 2012-04-20
Abstract: There may be provided compositions of lipophilic pharmaceutical agents with improved solubility and stability. For example, there may be provided a non-aqueous composition that comprises a lipophilic pharmaceutical agent, and an amphiphilic polymeric solvent such as PEG400 but essentially free of organic solvents and non-solubilized particles. The composition may be further diluted with a desired aqueous diluent such as an infusion fluid for parenteral administration to a subject such as a human. The compositions may be useful for the treatment for diseases or conditions that are sensitive to lipophilic agents, such as infectious diseases, malignant or autoimmune diseases.
Patent CA-2834359-A1 (CA)
Title: Double flap valve with quick-change replaceable wear surface
Inventor: SURPRENANT DEAN
IPC: F16K3/04
Filed: 2012-04-26
Abstract: A flap-gate valve having a replaceable wear surface, methods of replacing a wear surface with a replacement wear surface, and methods of retrofitting an existing flap-gate valve with components adapted to work in conjunction with a replaceable wear surface.
Patent CA-2836155-A1 (CA)
Title: Protection against herbivores
Inventor: HOWE GREGG A
IPC: C12N15/60
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to genes, proteins and methods comprising molecules that alter amino acid levels. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to altering guanidino substrate hydrolysis activities in plants, arthropods and microorganisms using molecules within the arginase family and other molecules that alter an amino acid levels. In ones embodiment, the present invention relates to altering threonine substrate deamination and dehydration activities in plants, arthropods and microorganisms using molecules within the threonine deaminase family and other molecules that alter amino acid levels.  In one embodiment, the present invention relates to using genes, proteins and methods comprising arginase or threonine deaminase for altering the pathophysiology of plants, arthropods and microorganisms. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to altering guanidino substrate hydrolysis activity in plants, arthropods, and microorganisms using arginase.  In another preferred embodiment, the invention relates to altering threonine substrated deamination and dehydration activity in plants, arthropods, and microorganisms using threonine deaminase. In some embodiments, the invention related to overexpression and increased activity of arginase, threonine deaminase and a proteinase inhibitor.
Patent CA-2836492-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUO JING
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 2012-06-18
Abstract: Ammonia oxidizers are disclosed that can include gas distributors and distribution rings to improve the distribution of the flow of a gas feedstream across a catalyst bed in the ammonia oxidizer. The gas distributors include circular plates that have holes through which the gas feedstream is distributed across the catalyst bed. In some examples, the gas distributors also have a sidewall. The distribution rings are attached to the inner wall of the ammonia oxidizer at a predetermined distance below the gas distributor.
Patent CA-2836819-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FEFER MICHAEL
IPC: A01P3/00
Filed: 2012-06-04
Abstract: This disclosure features fungicidal combinations that include a paraffinic oil and an emulsifier. The combinations can further include one or more of the following: pigments, silicone surfactants, anti-settling agents, conventional fungicides such as demethylation inhibitors (DMI) and quinone outside inhibitors (Qol) and water. The fungicidal combinations are used for controlling infection of a crop plant by a fungal pathogen.
Patent CA-2837541-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIM CHONG SOON
IPC: H04N19/124
Filed: 2012-07-10
Abstract: A filtering method according to the present invention is for performing deblocking filtering on the boundary between an IPCM  block and a non-IPCM block adjacent to each other in an image and including: determining a first quantization parameter for the non-IPCM block (S401); determining a second quantization parameter for the IPCM block, using the first quantization parameter (S402); determining a filter strength for the boundary, using the first quantization parameter and the second quantization parameter (S403); and performing the deblocking filtering on the boundary using the determined filter strength (S404).
Patent CA-2840295-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOANY ZIYAD H
IPC: G06K7/08
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: An electronic marker and method of making an electronic marker for marking obscured articles. The marker includes a core made of flexible, and sometimes high permeability magnetic material and a solenoid disposed around the core. A capacitor is electrically coupled with the solenoid, and the marker is tuned to respond to a signal at a characteristic resonant frequency. The marker can attached to a conduit to be buried underground. The marker can further include a radio frequency identification chip.
Patent CA-2840422-A1 (CA)
Title: Press felt for papermaking
Inventor: OOUCHI TAKASHI
IPC: D21F7/08
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a felt that further equalize a pressure state under pressurization by a press so as to smooth the surface of a wet paper web without causing marking on the surface thereof and allow water to be uniformly squeezed out from the wet paper web without crushing the wet paper web. More specifically, present invention provides a papermaking press felt wherein a difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of an interval between an upper knuckle portion and an upper knuckle portion, an interval between upper and lower knuckle portions, or an interval between a lower knuckle portion and a lower knuckle portion is arranged to be a value corresponding to 1.0 piece or less of an upper warp yarn in a base fabric.
Patent CA-2842058-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUTJAHR FRANK
IPC: H02K5/128
Filed: 2012-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric machine (2), in particular an electric motor, comprising a one-piece can (26) which is disposed between a stator (46) and a rotor (20), wherein the tubular casing (58) of said can, which is loaded with external pressure by a coolant (42) in a machine housing (10), is made of a fibre composite material (60). The casing thickness (68) of the can (26) is less than 2.5mm and greater than 0.5mm.
Patent CA-2843027-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MICK FELIX W
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: A method of using a shielding device with an applicator includes inserting the distal portion of the shielding device to a treatment site of a patient, the shield being made of plastic, imaging the treatment site, planning treatment of the treatment site based on the imaging, setting up the patient for treatment, imaging the treatment site, removing the distal portion of the shielding device from the treatment site, exchanging the shield made of plastic with a shield made of tungsten, inserting the distal portion of the shielding device to the treatment site, the shield being made of tungsten, imaging the treatment site, and performing the treatment.
Patent CA-2843905-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LINGAPPA VISHWANATH R
IPC: C07K14/005
Filed: 2012-08-03
Abstract: The invention provides a cell-free system comprising not more than about 5% wheat germ extract for expressing proteins such as viral proteins and proteins required for viral capsid assembly, and proteins that assemble into multiprotein complexes in a manner analogous to viral capsids, are provided. Further provided are methods for expressing proteins such as viral proteins, proteins required for capsid assembly, and proteins that assemble into multiprotein complexes in a manner analogous to viral capsids using a cell-free system comprising not more than about 5% wheat germ extract. Further provided are methods to assay for compounds that modulate viral protein, viral capsid assembly, and assembly of proteins into multiprotein complexes whose disruption can ameliorate bacterial, parasitic, metabolic, oncologic, immunologic, or CNS disease in a cell-free system comprising not more than about 5% wheat germ extract.
Patent CA-2844804-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OH CHOO-PENG
IPC: H02K33/00
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric motor, more particularly the present invention relates to an electric motor to replace conventional electrical motor for general applications comprising at least a propulsion unit (101) and a means for supplying current to the propulsion unit (101). The propulsion unit (101) comprises a propulsion member (11) and a casing (12) having a pair of first guides (13) secured to the opposite laterals, and a plurality of second guides (14) spaced and disposed along the surface of said casing (12), for receiving and actuating the propulsion member (11).
Patent CA-2844999-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STRAUSS RAMON A
IPC: C10G69/08
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: Methods are provided for processing crude oil feeds with reduced or minimized energy usage, reduced or minimized numbers of processing steps, improved allocation of hydrogen, and reduced or minimized formation of low value products. The methods reduce or minimize the use of vacuum distillation, and in many aspects reduce or minimize the use of both atmospheric and vacuum distillation. The methods also reduce or minimize the use of coking and fluid catalytic cracking processes.
Patent CA-2846207-A1 (CA)
Title: Bio-fuel composition and method for manufacture of bio-fuel composition
Inventor: BRIDGWATER ANTHONY VICTOR
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2012-08-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid bio-fuel mixture comprising: a liquid condensate product of biomass fast pyrolysis; a bio-diesel component; and an alcohol component. The liquid bio-fuel mixture is macroscopically single phase. The alcohol component is selected from methanol, a C3 to C10 alcohol, and a mixture of two or more different C1 to C10 alcohols.
Patent CA-2846351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QUINN ROBERT EDWIN
IPC: C09D7/80
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The shingle coating asphalt composition comprise a paving grade asphalt that has been overblown to achieve a first penetration value that is at or below about 15 dmm and a first softening point that is at least about 210 F. The shingle coating composition may further include an additive that is included in an amount to achieve a second softening point that is less than about 230 F and a second penetration value that is between about 15 and 20 dmm. The additive may comprise at least one ester. The inventive shingle coating asphalt composition may be thermally stable at processing temperatures of at least 450 F.
Patent CA-2848057-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARKER ANTHONY A
IPC: C07K1/107
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: The invention provides protein adhesives containing certain additives and methods of making and using such adhesives. The protein adhesives contain ground plant meal or an isolated polypeptide composition obtained from plant biomass in combination with certain additives, such as an exfoliated clay or partially exfoliated clay.
Patent CA-2848343-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing a mesoporized catalyst, catalyst thus obtained and use thereof in a catalytic process
Inventor: MINOUX DELPHINE
IPC: B01J29/12
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a catalyst comprising a mesoporized zeolite, comprising the steps of: - preparation of a protonic mesoporized zeolite, which contains at least one network of micropores and at least one network of mesopores, and - treatment in a gas or liquid phase containing ammonia or ammonium ions. The invention also related to the obtained catalyst and the use of this catalyst in hydroconversion processes.
Patent CA-2850602-A1 (CA)
Title: Medical waste containers and lids therefore
Inventor: STARK KENNETH O
IPC: B65D55/16
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: Waste container lid assemblies (100) configured for attachment to a base (200) having a lid body (110) and cap portion (140) slidably connected by a tether (150). The lid body having an opening (112) sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot (114) is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening.
Patent CA-2850869-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KROGERUS HELGE
IPC: C22B1/24
Filed: 2011-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a pelletising feed containing chromite ore, at least one nickel salt, and silicon carbide as the only carbonaceous material and the only reducing agent. The invention also relates to process for manufacturing the pelletising feed comprising the steps providing chromite, at least one nickel salt and silicon carbide, and mixing chromite, at least one nickel salt and silicon carbide. The invention also relates to use of the pelletising feed as a starting material for the manufacture of sintering feed. The invention also relates to a sintering feed in the form of pellets containing the pelletising feed. The invention also relates to sintered pellets containing the sintering feed. The invention also relates to process for manufacturing the sintered pellets. The invention also relates to use of the sintered pellets as a component of smelting feed. The invention also relates to smelting feed comprising sintered pellets. The invention also relates to process for manufacturing ferrochrome alloy. The invention also relates to ferrochrome alloy obtainable by the method.
Patent CA-2852601-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSEN CARSTEN
IPC: C07K14/435
Filed: 2012-10-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des variants d'alpha-amylase. La présente invention concerne également des polynucléotides codant les variants; des constructions d'acide nucléique, des vecteurs et des cellules hôtes comprenant ces polynucléotides ; ainsi que des procédés d'utilisation desdits variants.