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Patent CA-2914951-A1 (CA)
Title: Smart susceptor for a shape memory alloy (sma) actuator inductive heating system
Inventor: SHOME MOUSHUMI
IPC: F03G7/06
Filed: 2014-06-23
Abstract: A system for heating a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator may include an SMA actuator, a smart susceptor, a plurality of induction coils, and a control module. The SMA actuator may have at least one layup. The SMA actuator may be selectively heated to a transition temperature. The smart susceptor may be in thermal contact with the at least one layup of the SMA actuator. The induction heating coils may be configured to receive an alternating current and generate a magnetic field based on the alternating current. The magnetic field may create an eddy current in at least one of the SMA actuator and the smart susceptor to heat the SMA actuator to the transition temperature. The control module may be configured to drive the alternating current supplied to the induction heating coils.
Patent CA-2916587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOLFSON MARTIN
IPC: A47C27/07
Filed: 2014-01-18
Abstract: Methods and systems for no-glue pocketed spring unit construction. Rows of pocketed springs, preferably arranged into modules of more than two pocketed springs surrounding a central hole, are ultrasonically welded together when paired vibrating probes and anvils press layers of pocketed spring fabric from the rows of pocketed springs together and a welding pulse is transmitted to the vibrating probe.
Patent CA-2918113-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREEN JEFF
IPC: B65D6/16
Filed: 2016-01-18
Abstract: A collapsible crate with improved stability and smooth movement includes a top having two opposing top side sections defining top side axes and two opposing top end sections defining top end axes; a bottom having two opposing bottom side edges defining bottom side axes and two opposing bottom end edges defining bottom end axes; first and second opposing end walls, the first and second end walls each being pivotably connected to the top along the corresponding top end sections with interlocking projections; and first and second opposing side walls. The crate includes one or more features which help the crate remain in the erect configuration, for example, a first protrusion protruding from an inner surface of a first side wall, wherein the first protrusion is configured to abut with a portion of a first end wall with an interference fit when the crate is in an erect configuration.
Patent CA-2919144-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLIVA ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2016-01-25
Abstract: An apparatus 100 includes: (A) a souvenir 102 replicating an external outwardly-facing appearance of an entertainment complex, and (B) a connector 104 configured to connect the souvenir 102 to a beverage container 900 configured to receive a potable liquid.
Patent CA-2919730-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptive network optimization in overlap zone in a simulcast system
Inventor: ABKAR IHSAN A
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: In a simulcast communication session, at least one condition is monitored that is indicative of the potential occurrence of time domain interference at a plurality of mobile subscriber units. In response to such monitoring at least one simulcast operating parameter (SOP) is dynamically modified to reduce time domain interference experienced by one or more of the mobile subscriber units. The SOP is modified to minimize time domain interference within at least a portion of an overlap area defined between a first base transceiver station and a second base transceiver station.
Patent CA-2920008-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for the generation and application of anisotropic elastic parameters in horizontal transverse isotropic (hti) media
Inventor: MESDAG PETER
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2014-07-25
Abstract: A method is disclosed for the generation and application of anisotropic elastic parameters associated with a horizontal transverse isotropic (HTI) medium. Azimuthal anisotropic elastic parameters are generated such that, for selected seismic wave and anisotropy types, an approximation to the anisotropic modeling of seismic amplitudes is obtained by the equivalent isotropic modeling with the anisotropic elastic parameters. In seismic modeling, wavelet estimation, seismic interpretation, inversion and the interpretation and analysis of inversion results anisotropy are handled with isotropic methods. Earth elastic parameters utilized in these methods are replaced by the anisotropic elastic parameters.
Patent CA-2922385-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif magnetiseur portable a main, systeme et methode
Inventor: KOREN TRYGVE
IPC: H01F13/00
Filed: 2016-03-03
Abstract: Un magnétiseur portatif, un système et une méthode sont décrits pour magnétiser des tôles magnétisables aux fins dutilisation sur place.
Patent CA-2924366-A1 (CA)
Title: Plants with an intense fruit phenotype
Inventor: VRIEZEN WILLEM HENDRIK
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to plants comprising a modified amount, activity or function of AGL11-like protein, wherein the plant is a member of plant family Cucurbitaceae or of species Solanum lycopersicum; characterized in that the plant is not a Solanum lycopersicumplant having a deletion from nucleotide 1042 to nucleotide 637 upstream of the ATG start codon of SEQ ID NO:1.
Patent CA-2925043-A1 (CA)
Title: Contact module for circuit breaker
Inventor: LIU YI
IPC: H01H71/02
Filed: 2014-09-19
Abstract: A contact module for a breaker comprises a substrate (101), an upper cover (102), an operation mechanism (103), three single-pole switches, and a tripping mechanism (104). The upper cover covers the substrate, and the upper cover and the substrate together form an accommodation space; the operation mechanism, the three single-pole switches, and the tripping mechanism are disposed inside the accommodation space. The operation mechanism is connected to one of the single-pole switches, and the tripping mechanism is connected to the three single-pole switches. The three single-pole switches are asymmetrical and each comprise a strong side and a weak side. A contact housing at the strong side of each single-pole switch is thick and is connected to a thick rotating shaft, and a contact housing at the weak side of each single-pole switch is thin and is connected to a thin rotating shaft. A rotor part of each single-pole switch only has a single-contact spring, and the single-contact spring is mounted at the weak side. The adjacent single-pole switches are connected to the rotating shaft by a linkage shaft and driven in a linked manner, and a strong side of one single-pole switch is adjacent to a weak side of the other single-pole switch.
Patent CA-2925817-A1 (CA)
Title: Prosthetic heart valve and delivery apparatus
Inventor: ALON DAVID
IPC: A61F2/95
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a prosthetic heart valve and a heart valve delivery apparatus for delivery of the prosthetic heart valve to a native valve site via the human vasculature. The delivery apparatus is particularly suited for advancing a prosthetic valve through the aorta (i.e., in a retrograde approach) for replacing a diseased native aortic valve. In one embodiment, a self-expanding valve comprises an expandable stent that is shaped to maintain the valve in the aortic annulus against axial without anchors or retaining devices that engage the surrounding tissue. A delivery apparatus for delivering s self-expanding prosthetic valve can be configured to allow controlled and precise deployment of the valve from a valve sheath so as to minimize or prevent jumping of the valve from the valve sheath.
Patent CA-2925833-A1 (CA)
Title: A tofu press and method of removing liquid from tofu
Inventor: KITTOW ADAM
IPC: A23P30/10
Filed: 2016-04-05
Abstract: Tofu is typically sold saturated in liquid, and in order for the tofu to take on a desired flavour, the liquid content of the tofu must first be reduced. The present invention provides a method of reducing the liquid content of tofu and a tofu press 10, comprising: a tray 20 for receiving tofu 30 therein; a pressure member 80 for applying pressure to the tofu 30 within the tray 20; and a toggle latch 120 releasably coupleable between the tray 20 and the pressure member 80 such that pressure is applied to the tofu 30 within the tray by the pressure member 80.
Patent CA-2926314-A1 (CA)
Title: Analogues acyles du glucagon
Inventor: RIBER DITTE
IPC: A61K38/26
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des substances et sur des procédés pour le traitement de l'obésité et du surpoids, du diabète et d'autres troubles métaboliques associés. En particulier, l'invention porte sur de nouveaux peptides analogues acylés du glucagon efficaces dans de tels procédés. Les peptides peuvent médier leur effet en ayant une plus grande sélectivité pour le récepteur au GLP-1 par comparaison avec le glucagon humain.
Patent CA-2927824-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEXTON DANIEL J
IPC: C07K16/40
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et des dosages destinés à déterminer le niveau d'activation du système de kallikréine plasmatique (PKaI) et leur utilisation pour évaluer l'activité des modulateurs pKal surle système pKal.
Patent CA-2928788-A1 (CA)
Title: Co-axial valve apparatus
Inventor: BHATIA SACHIN
IPC: F16K11/07
Filed: 2014-11-26
Abstract: A valve apparatus having a co-axial fluid inlet and outlet is disclosed. The valve apparatus comprises a housing having a generally tapering main cavity. The valve apparatus further comprises a first fluid inlet formed therein for receiving fluid from a source, a first fluid outlet for returning the fluid to the source, a second fluid outlet for discharging fluid from the housing and a second fluid inlet for receiving fluid and returning the fluid to the fluid source. A valve mechanism is slidingly mounted within a first valve chamber for controlling flow from the first fluid inlet to the second fluid outlet, the valve mechanism having a first position wherein a second valve chamber is in communication with the first valve chamber and the first fluid outlet, and a second position wherein a third valve chamber is in fluid communication with the first valve chamber and the second fluid outlet.
Patent CA-2929650-A1 (CA)
Title: 4-(indol-3-yl)-pyrazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for use
Inventor: CROSIGNANI STEFANO
IPC: C07D409/04
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to compound of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable enantiomers, salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds of Formula I as tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (TDO2) inhibitors. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of Formula I for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease, chronic viral infections such as HCV and HIV, depression, and obesity. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing compounds of Formula (I).
Patent CA-2930636-A1 (CA)
Title: Al-plated steel sheet used for hot pressing and method for manufacturing al-plated steel sheet used for hot pressing
Inventor: FUJITA SOSHI
IPC: B21D22/20
Filed: 2014-12-10
Abstract: [Problem] To provide an Al-plated steel sheet which is to be subjected to hot pressing and which exhibits excellent hot lubricity, excellent corrosion resistance after coating and excellent spot weldability. [Solution] This Al-plated steel sheet for hot pressing comprises a steel sheet, an Al deposit layer formed on one or both surfaces of the steel sheet, and a surface film layer formed on the Al deposit layer, wherein: the surface film layer contains a zinc compound; the zinc compound adheres to the Al-plated steel sheet in an amount of 0.3 to 1.5g/m2 per surface in terms of metallic zinc; and the amount of zinc adhering to an arbitrary continuous area of one square millimeter is 1.5g/m2 or less.
Patent CA-2931639-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ISMAN MARSHALL A
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2014-12-17
Abstract: A method includes receiving data indicative of a number of times each of one or more rules was executed by a data processing application during processing of one or more records; based on the number of times each of the rules was executed by the data processing application, determining a content criterion for each of one or more particular fields; generating content for each of the particular fields based on the content criterion; and populating each of the particular fields with the generated content.
Patent CA-2932182-A1 (CA)
Title: Bamboo shoot squeezing apparatus
Inventor: CHEN ZIHU
IPC: B30B9/04
Filed: 2013-10-24
Abstract: A bamboo shoot squeezing apparatus is provided underground and comprises a case, a pressure generation element, and a fixing beam. The case comprises a bottom wall, a sidewall, a support piece, and a pressing board. The sidewall and the bottom wall are connected to form a column-shaped cavity, the support piece is fixed on the sidewall and is located above the bottom wall, the pressing board is inside the column-shaped cavity and is located above the support piece, the pressing board, the support piece, and the sidewall together form a squeezing cavity, the fixing beam is located above the pressing board and is fixed on the ground, and the pressure generation element is clamped between the pressing board and the fixing beam. The bamboo shoot squeezing apparatus has an advantage of extending a storage period of bamboo shoots and an advantage of a long service life.
Patent CA-2932550-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIRBY GLEN HAROLD
IPC: C04B41/87
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: A method of depositing abradable coating on an engine component (10) is provided wherein the engine component is formed of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) and one or more layers, including at least one environmental barrier coating (14), may be disposed on the outer layer of the CMC. An outermost layer of the structure may further comprise a porous abradable layer (30, 130) that is disposed on the environmental barrier coating and provides a breakable structure which inhibits blade damage. The abradable layer may be gel-cast on the component and sintered or may be direct written by extrusion process and subsequently sintered.
Patent CA-2934818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BABCOOK JOHN
IPC: C12N15/13
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: The present disclosure provides light chain polypeptides that include a C-terminal extension, as well as antibodies and antibody conjugates containing such modified light chain polypeptides, where the C-terminal extension includes one or more cysteine residues. Conjugates that include an antibody of the present disclosure conjugated to an agent via the cysteine residue of the C-terminal amino acid extension are also provided. The present disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding an antibody light chain polypeptide that includes a C-terminal amino acid extension including a cysteine residue. Pharmaceutical compositions including the antibodies or conjugates of the present disclosure are also provided, as are methods of making and use of the modified antibodies and conjugates of the present disclosure.
Patent CA-2935337-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUNKHOUSER GARY P
IPC: C04B26/14
Filed: 2014-02-21
Abstract: Cementing compositions including a di- or poly epoxide resin, and amine hardener, and a di-or polyfunctional alkylphosphonate ester fortifier and methods of using the cementing compositions such as in a subterranean zone penetrated by a well bore.
Patent CA-2936761-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEASK JOHN H
IPC: E03F7/04
Filed: 2016-07-20
Abstract: The main perpose of the backflow preventer is to stop sewer backflow in case of floding in the area and damage to the property where it is installed . The unit will close off the sewer line when required but allow normal flow when not needed.
Patent CA-2936864-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLITSCH FREDERICK A
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2016-07-22
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result.  In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message. The biometric based information communication message may comprise an advertisement. In some examples, the advertisement may include a means to link to an electronic purchasing or e-procurement vehicle.
Patent CA-2937251-A1 (CA)
Title: Sound absorber for a drilling apparatus
Inventor: AUTHIER STEPHEN
IPC: E21B12/00
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: A sound absorber mountable between a drilling apparatus and a drill bit, the sound absorber defining an absorber axis therealong, the sound absorber including: a sleeve defining a chamber extending axially therealong, the chamber defining axially opposed chamber proximal and distal ends, the chamber being delimited by a chamber peripheral wall extending between the chamber proximal and distal ends and a chamber distal end wall provided at the chamber distal end, the sleeve defining a sleeve aperture leading to the chamber at the chamber proximal end; a piston mounted to the sleeve so that at least part of the piston is in the chamber, the piston being reciprocatingly movable substantially axially along the sleeve, the piston defining axially opposed piston proximal and distal ends; and an absorbing system including a first resilient element provided in the chamber between the piston distal end and the chamber distal end.
Patent CA-2937480-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PANDIAN RAMARAJ
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2015-01-20
Abstract: A method for data transformation is provided. The method includes interleaving input/output (I/O) processing of files or blocks and rekeying of the files or blocks. The method includes blocking from the rekeying the portion of the file or blocks while the portion of the file or blocks is subjected to the I/O processing and blocking from the I/O processing the portion of the file or blocks while the portion of the file or blocks is subjected to the rekeying. The method further includes writing metadata regarding status of the rekeying of the portion of the file or blocks, and regarding a key applied in the rekeying of the portion of the file or blocks, wherein at least one method operation is performed by a processor. A computer readable media and a system are provided also.
Patent CA-2938124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THERATIL IGNATIUS
IPC: F01D25/06
Filed: 2016-08-04
Abstract: A compressor rotor for a gas turbine engine is described which includes sets of blades having different airfoil thickness distributions, each including a frequency modifier forming a thickness differential relative to a baseline blade thickness. The frequency modifiers provide different natural vibration frequencies for each of the blades, and facilitate modifying natural vibration frequency separation between adjacent blades of the compressor rotor.
Patent CA-2938423-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREEN RICHARD DENNIS
IPC: A61M5/36
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: An air removal device for an intravenous fluid system includes a housing with an inlet for fluid communication with a fluid source, a fluid outlet for fluid communication with a blood vessel of a patient, and an air outlet. The air removal device further includes a disrupting element disposed within the housing in a flow path between the inlet and the fluid outlet, and an air chamber in fluid communication with the air outlet. The disrupting element includes a protrusion extending across the flow path. The flow path includes a first cross-sectional flow area at the inlet, and a second cross-sectional flow area at the protrusion. The second cross-sectional flow area is smaller than the first cross-sectional flow area.
Patent CA-2941222-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OHMURA JUN
IPC: F16H57/04
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: A lubricating structure for a differential device is configured in such a manner that an inner space defined by a transmission case (10), a differential case (16), and a final driven gear (18) is divided by a pair of baffle plates (28, 29) affixed to the transmission case (10), into a first space which faces both the differential case (16) and the final driven gear (18) and into a second space which faces the transmission case (10). The first space-side inner surface of each of the baffle plates (28, 29) has a shape which is expanded so as to be homothetic with the shape of the outer surface of a solid of revolution formed by the paths of rotation of the differential case (16) and the final driven gear (18) about the axis of rotation of inboard shafts (21, 22). The pair of baffle plates (28, 29) is configured so that the amount of lubricating oil accumulating in the first space is less than the amount of lubricating oil accumulating in the second space. A through-hole (16P) is formed in the differential case (16) at a position at which the required level (L3) of lubricating oil is ensured.
Patent CA-2941542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIADOUS MATTHIEU
IPC: A61C1/08
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: Outil (6) de forage pour chirurgie dentaire implantaire, cet outil (6) comprenant: une tête (7) de forage; un mandrin cylindrique solidaire de la tête (7) et coaxial à celle-ci, ce mandrin étant apte à être monté dans une broche pour réaliser un accouplement en rotation de la tête (7) de forage avec cette broche; un cylindre (18) de guidage mésiodistal, coaxial à la tête (7) de forage, ce cylindre (18) de guidage mésiodistal présentant un diamètre (D2) externe, dit de guidage mésiodistal, supérieur au diamètre (D1) de forage; un cylindre (19) de guidage vestibulolingual, coaxial à la tête (7) de forage et sous-jacent au cylindre (18) de guidage mésiodistal, ce cylindre (19) de guidage vestibulolingual présentant un diamètre (D3) externe, dit de guidage vestibulolingual, inférieur au diamètre (D2) de guidage mésiodistal.
Patent CA-2942199-A1 (CA)
Title: Osteosynthesis system comprising means for straightening a bone anchoring element relative to a screw head and anchoring screw implemented in such a system
Inventor: PETIT DOMINIQUE
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2015-03-09
Abstract: The invention concerns an osteosynthesis system comprising at least one anchoring screw (1) for a vertebra comprising a bone anchoring element (2) and a screw head, the anchoring element comprising a threaded rod (4) and a coupling head (5) for coupling with the screw head, the screw head comprising a body (30) traversed longitudinally by a channel (7) having, in the lower portion, a receiving cavity for receiving the coupling head (5). The receiving cavity comprises a first area and a second area communicating with each other and having a cross-section that increases and decreases respectively towards the anchoring element, and a third area communicating with the second area and arranged with the latter in order to allow the displacement of the screw head on the coupling head (5) which comprises a contact portion having a shape matching that of the second area.
Patent CA-2946058-A1 (CA)
Title: Fitness training bags
Inventor: TOMELLINI DALITA
IPC: A63B71/00
Filed: 2015-04-15
Abstract: A fitness training bag provided in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body having an outer bag, and inner bag, and a filler. The outer bag encloses a first interior area therein and is water-permeable. The inner bag is disposed within the first interior area, encloses a second interior area therein, and is also water-permeable. The filler is disposed within second interior area and includes a plurality of pieces of material that are non-absorbent, drainable, and non-packable. At least some of the plurality of pieces of material are resiliently compressible so as to be shock-absorbing. At least one handle is stitched to the body. The at least one handle is configured to facilitate manipulation of the body to perform an exercise.