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Patent CA-2811001-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
Inventor: JOHNSTON JEFFREY
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating a patient with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome by administering a therapeutically effective dose of linaclotide.
Patent CA-2812924-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANANTHA ANOOP
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2011-09-22
Abstract: Loyalty offer techniques are described. In one or more implementations, data is received from a plurality of merchants via a network, the data describing transactions for goods or services initiated at physical locations of respective said merchants and including identifiers that uniquely identify mobile communication devices that were used to initiate the transactions. Information is updated that describes participation in one or more loyalty offers associated with the plurality of merchants using the identifiers that uniquely identify the mobile communication devices and the data that describes the transactions.
Patent CA-2813978-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for providing ground mobility for a dock
Inventor: TAYLOR GARTH WILLIAM
IPC: B63B35/58
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A method and system for providing ground mobility for a dock is provided. The system includes at least one wheel assembly. Each wheel assembly includes a base element configured to be secured to a bottom portion of a dock, and at least one wheel rotatably coupled to the base element. Each wheel assembly is configured such that when the base element is secured to the bottom portion of the dock, the dock is at least partially supported by and rolls along ground on the wheels. The at least one wheel assembly is buoyant in water.
Patent CA-2819476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
IPC: H04N5/655
Filed: 2011-11-30
Abstract: A display mount assembly, including a supporting member that engages to an environmental structure at a first end therof, a display interface that is couplable to a flat panel display device and a supporting member interface interposed between the supporting member and the display interface. The supporting member interface includes a guide structure and a follower. The guide structure presents a generally arcuate structure having a defined cross sectional shape. The follower is engageable to the arcuate structure and defines an arcuate channel having a complementary shape to the defined cross sectional shape of arcuate structure. The arcuate channel receives the arcuate structure movably. The arcuate structure subtends a first arcuate length, the ends of which limit arcuate travel of the arcuate structure relative to the follower by abutting the follower. The follower structure defines the arcuate channel subtending a second arcuate length such that a difference between the first arcuate length and the second arcuate length is greater than or equal to about fifty degrees.
Patent CA-2821378-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIN KUI
IPC: A61K31/185
Filed: 2010-12-23
Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to agents and methods of treating neoplasms with an agent that is a kinase inhibitor and is also an inducer of autophagy in combination with an agent that is an inhibitor of autophagy.
Patent CA-2822328-A1 (CA)
Title: Modulation of dynein in skin
Inventor: ZHENG QIAN
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 2011-11-29
Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents that modulate dynein expression in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for substances which modulate dynein expression levels and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.
Patent CA-2822926-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILDRICK RICHARD J
IPC: A47G29/02
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: A back-loading display hook for the dispensing of products having limited shelf life, where the products are supplied in containers having enlarged tops and narrower necks. Spaced apart support rods, extend forwardly, spaced to accommodate the necks, while suspending the products by their tops. The inner ends of the product rods are spaced apart a greater distance, sufficient to receive the enlarged tops of the products and form a loading position,. The products are loaded by moving the tops upward in the loading position, and then sliding them forward onto the narrower portions of the support rods. A stop element is associated with the load position, and is displaceable to allow upward loading of the products onto the support rods, while preventing rearward movement of products back into the load position. Optionally, the display hook may be disposed horizontally, or inclined to cause the products to advance forward by gravity.
Patent CA-2825112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARTSTOCK KARL
IPC: A46B9/02
Filed: 2012-02-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a brush for the dosed application of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical liquid, said brush being fitted with a number of bristles which extend at least substantially parallel to each other and which are grouped around a center of fitting (7). The bristles are injection-molded onto a bristle support (1), the fitting having an outer fitting region (3) enclosing the center of fitting in the peripheral direction, in which region the bristle density is higher than in the inner fitting region (4) enclosed by the outer fitting region (3) and/or the bristles of which are finer than the bristles in the inner fitting region (4).
Patent CA-2828703-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANCIS HUBERT C
IPC: C04B26/28
Filed: 2012-03-05
Abstract: A lightweight gypsum wallboard having a foamed gypsum core reinforced with pre-gelatinized, e.g., pre-gelled, starch and prepared by mixing an aqueous foam into a gypsum slurry comprising a source of calcined gypsum (commonly known as plaster of Paris), pre-gelled starch and a lignosulfonate dispersant; allowing the so-formed gypsum slurry to set, and then drying the set gypsum core.
Patent CA-2830296-A1 (CA)
Title: Methode de criblage de composes antiretroviraux et vaccin
Inventor: BENKIRANE MONSEF
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: La présente invention est relative à une méthode in vitro de criblage de composés candidats susceptibles d'être utilisés pour le traitement préventif et/ou curatif d'une maladie causée par un rétrovirus dans laquelle le composé candidat qui module l'expression et/ou l'activité de la protéine SAMHD1 est identifié comme composé candidat susceptible d'être utilisé pour le traitement préventif et/ou curatif d'une maladie causée par un rétrovirus. L'invention concerne également une composition vaccinale et une composition immunogène, comprenant i) un inhibiteur de l'expression et/ou de l'activité de la protéine SAMHD1 et ii) au moins un antigène d'un rétrovirus.
Patent CA-2830591-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LANDA BENZION
IPC: A61Q5/10
Filed: 2012-03-21
Abstract: Novel systems and methods for performing treatment (e.g., coloration) of keratinous fibers are disclosed. The methods and systems utilize one or more of a dispensing device which is configured to provide customized composition for treating keratinous fibers (e.g., a coloring composition), optionally formed from tablets; an optical reader, for obtaining sufficient characteristics of the keratinous fibers to make a realistic prediction of the outcome of a treatment (e.g., coloring treatment); a computational units for predicting an outcome of a treatment, optionally being interfaced with the dispensing device and for selecting a customized treatment; and tablet formulations which are useful in preparing customized composition for treating keratinous fibers. Further disclosed are rapidly disintegrating tablets for use in the preparation of compositions for treating keratinous fibers.
Patent CA-2831397-A1 (CA)
Title: Controller
Inventor: DILLER CHRIS D
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2012-05-18
Abstract: A controlling and monitoring control application associated with one or more work operations of one or more utility devices is disclosed. The controller is programmed for controlling one or more external work operations associated with one or more utility devices. An I/O board is connected in communication with the primary controller having a module with a plurality of device-specific control applications associated with one or more device-specific work operations. The housing of the controller includes one or more cable access points for plugging a cable into the controller. The cable access points are sealed to prevent water from entering into the housing. A mounting bracket assembly provides flexibility for mounting the controller at various orientations and/or positions. The controller also includes a DC control circuit for controlling backlight luminance over the entire dimming ratio.
Patent CA-2832395-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROPER PHILIP G
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2012-05-31
Abstract: A biological processing system includes a platform assembly for holding slides and a dispenser assembly with dispensers. The dispensers are sequentially positionable over specimen-bearing slides to enable dispensing of substances onto specimens. The dispensers include a filter device for filtering a processing substance such that a substantially precipitate-free filtrate is applied to the specimens. The dispenser includes a filter device positioned at least partially in a reservoir chamber. The filter device includes anti-clogging features to maintain desired performance.
Patent CA-2834405-A1 (CA)
Title: A building panel, building system and method of constructing a building
Inventor: NAIDOO KUBASHEN JEROME
IPC: E04C1/40
Filed: 2011-10-11
Abstract: A building system comprising: a building panel comprising first and second outer sheet members, an inner sheet member disposed between the first and second outer sheet members, and solid insulating material disposed between the first and second outer sheet members and the inner sheet member; a first track member, the first track member and the building panel being arranged such that the panel is engagable along a first side with the first track member and the first track member is connectable to the first and second outer sheet members; a second track member, the second track member and the building panel being arranged such that the panel is engagable along a second side with the second track member and the second track member is connectable to the first and second outer sheet members and the inner sheet member.
Patent CA-2835872-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CROSS KIMBERLY JANTUNEN
IPC: C10G1/04
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: Processes for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean formations are disclosed. The hydrocarbon can be contacted with water or steam and one or more additives, and subsequently recovered. The hydrocarbon can be selected from heavy or light crude oil, bitumen, an oil sand ore, a tar sand ore and combinations thereof. The additive can be, for example, an aromatic hydrocarbon. Compositions or mixtures including hydrocarbons, water or steam, and additives are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2836053-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOUSSAYE LAURENT
IPC: B64D13/06
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: Un système de conditionnement d'air d'un compartiment (1) pour passagers d'un aéronef, le système comportant un circuit d'alimentation en air reliant au moins une entrée d'air extérieur (E) à au moins une sortie de distribution d'air (S) débouchant dans le compartiment (1), un dispositif auxiliaire de puissance (4) monté dans ledit circuit d'alimentation et agencé pour comprimer un flux d'air dans le circuit d'alimentation, le circuit d'alimentation comportant une première branche de chauffage (B1), reliant le dispositif auxiliaire de puissance (4) à la sortie de distribution d'air (S), dans laquelle sont montés des moyens de chauffage (6) du flux d'air, une deuxième branche de refroidissement (B2), reliant le dispositif auxiliaire de puissance (4) à la sortie de distribution d'air (S), et des moyens de commutation (83-86) adaptés pour répartir le flux d'air entre la première branche de chauffage (B1) et la deuxième branche de refroidissement (B2).
Patent CA-2836613-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARRIS DEAN
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a portable computer carrying and securement device, comprising an elastic covering adapted to surround the outer structure of a closed laptop computer or tablet, wherein the covering includes an internal cable attaching to a rotating spool for tightening the cable and covering around the laptop for security purposes. Attached to the upper portion of the covering is a ratcheting and carrying handle, which attaches to the spool for winding the cable therearound and for applying compression onto the outer portion of the computer to prevent tampering or unauthorized access. The handle is further capable of releasing the spool and thus the tension on the cable via a directed outward release motion. This motion is prevented by a locking mechanism and combination privy to only authorized users. The device further incorporates accessories that facilitate recharging of the laptop, locking the assembly to an external structure and an outward-facing display.
Patent CA-2837045-A1 (CA)
Title: Expandable devices coated with a rapamycin composition
Inventor: DADINO RONALD C
IPC: A61L31/16
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: Medical devices may be utilized for local and regional therapeutic agent delivery. These therapeutic agents or compounds may reduce a biological organism's reaction to the introduction of the medical device to the organism. In addition, these therapeutic drugs, agents and/or compounds may be utilized to promote healing, including the prevention of thrombosis. The drugs, agents, and/or compounds may also be utilized to treat specific disorders, including restenosis, vulnerable plaque, and atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetic patients.
Patent CA-2839778-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUCHESNE SIMON
IPC: G01R33/56
Filed: 2012-06-26
Abstract: Applicants have discovered a multi-layer quality control / quality assurance system that provides higher quality data, without human intervention, by rejecting images that do not achieve a pre-determined quality threshold. In some embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a new method of processing an image from a data set through a pipeline wherein quality control/assurance allows to determine a quality of the image processing, the method comprising; receiving a test image; pre- processing the test image; registering the test image to a reference image; calculating a test image quality using a correlation of image intensity values between corresponding locations of the test image and the reference image; providing a plurality of training images and calculating training image quality distribution statistics for the training images with respect to the reference image; and relating the test image quality to the training image quality distribution.
Patent CA-2841431-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRAND JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B61L15/00
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for monitoring different conditions that are simultaneously or concurrently experienced by different vehicles in the same consist and using the monitored conditions to locally change operations of one or more of the vehicles. In accordance with one embodiment, operations data related to one or more vehicles of the consist is acquired from one or more of plural different locations in the consist. The operations data and location data related to where the operations data is acquired are communicated to a first vehicle of the consist. Command data is formed based on the operations data and the location data. The command data directs at least one of the vehicles in the consist to change one or more operations of the at least one of the vehicles. The command data is transmitted to one or more of the vehicles of the consist.
Patent CA-2841846-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for separation of materials of different specific gravities
Inventor: WASHBURN KLINTON D
IPC: B03B5/02
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for separating materials of different specific gravities including a material flow-path surface having a trap structure with an oscillator coupled thereto to cause oscillation thereof while the surface is immersed in a standing fluid.
Patent CA-2843047-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDDISON ALAN M
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2014-02-19
Abstract: A method of operating a downhole tool comprising providing a downhole tool in a no-flow configuration in which an axially movable tubular piston and a flow-restriction cooperate to substantially occlude a tool throughbore. The tool is reconfigured to an intermediate configuration by flowing fluid through the tool at an intermediate flow-rate lower than an operating flow-rate and axially translating the piston to an intermediate position in which the piston and flow-restriction cooperate to define an intermediate flow area. Axial translation of the piston may include an occlusional stage and a transitional stage The tool is held in the intermediate configuration by flowing fluid through the tool at the intermediate flow-rate.  The tool is reconfigured to an operating configuration by flowing fluid through the tool at the operating flow-rate and axially translating the piston to an operating position in which the tool defines an operating flow area.
Patent CA-2843052-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-functional clamp
Inventor: SHARPE GARY L
IPC: A61G12/00
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: A multi-directional clamping device having a clamp body, a mounting block and a mounting slide is described herein. The clamp body has a first and second arm forming the C-shaped clamp body. The mounting block having a conical receptacle therein is attached to the clamp body such that the base of conical shape faces upward.  The mounting slide has a conical slide for complementary engagement with the mounting block.
Patent CA-2843378-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOYESS PHILIPPE
IPC: A43B5/16
Filed: 2010-05-06
Abstract: Graphical element laminate for use in forming a skate boot including: a base layer having inner and outer sides; a first thermoplastic layer laminated on the base layer outer side, the first thermoplastic layer having inner and outer sides;  a graphical element printed on the inner side of the first thermoplastic layer, at least a portion of the first thermoplastic layer overlying the graphical element being transparent or translucent such that when the laminate forms part of the skate boot, the graphical element is visible through the first thermoplastic layer from an exterior of the skate boot. Optionally, the base layer includes a design element also visible from the exterior of the skate boot. Optionally, a second thermoplastic layer is interposed between the first thermoplastic layer and the base layer. In such cases, the graphical element may be, or may also be, printed on the second thermoplastic layer.
Patent CA-2845270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BASTIAN WILLIAM A II
IPC: B61B13/02
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: An autonomous robotic transport system has been developed in which the individual robot vehicles are able to move in multiple directions, such as vertically as well as around curves. Through the use of a unique rail system, the vehicle is able to move around corners and turns without the need for expensive modifications. This eliminates the need for various differentials or multiple electric motors to provide the difference between inner and outer wheels in a turn. Moreover, a number of switches have been developed that allow the vehicles to move not only vertically but also horizontally as well as transition between vertical and horizontal movement. A technique for operating the robotic vehicles is also described.
Patent CA-2845457-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIETROBON JOHN
IPC: F01D9/02
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: Une couronne de turbine segmentée entoure un réseau circonférentiel de lames dun rotor de turbine à gaz. La couronne de turbine a une pluralité de segments de turbines disposés adjacents lun de lautre sur le plan circonférentiel. Les segments de turbines adjacents sur le plan circonférentiel ont des côtés opposés définissant un espace inter-segments entre eux. Les espaces inter-segmentS sont étanchéifiés par une bande détanchéité montée sur la surface externe radiale de la couronne de turbine segmentée afin de sétendre à travers les espaces inter-segments autour de la circonférence entière de la couronne de turbine. Des trous de jets de refroidissement par impact peuvent être définis dans la bande détanchéité afin de refroidir les segments de turbines.
Patent CA-2845565-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DANIELS ERIC
IPC: H02J9/00
Filed: 2012-08-20
Abstract: An electrical power supply arrangement includes a solar power device that converts sunlight into DC electrical power. A DC load runs on the DC current electrical power. The DC load may be controlled or adjusted to consume a maximum amount of the electrical output of the solar power device. A DC-to-AC converter converts the DC electrical power into AC electrical power. A controller enables the DC-to-AC converter to receive a portion of the DC current electrical power from the solar power device only if all of the DC current electrical power cannot be consumed by the DC load.
Patent CA-2848830-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATSON PATRICIA
IPC: A47C7/66
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: A cover device configured to be used in combination with a furniture piece. The device is selectively positionable between a deployed orientation and one or more stowed orientations. In the deployed orientation, a cover of the device extends over the furniture piece and forms an interior space sized for a user. The cover shelters the interior space from noise and light, and may also insulate the interior space to control an interior temperature. In the stowed orientations, the cover is positioned in proximity to the furniture piece in a manner of the user's choosing and may be configured to have an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Patent CA-2848898-A1 (CA)
Title: Can combustor for a can-annular combustor arrangement in a gas turbine
Inventor: KNAPP KLAUS
IPC: F23R3/50
Filed: 2014-04-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a can-combustor for a can-annular combustor arrangement in a gas turbine, wherein the can combustor (10) at least comprising an essentially cylindrical casing (11) with an axially upstream front panel (13) and an axially downstream outlet end, a number of premixed burners (14), extending in an upstream direction from said front panel (13) and having a burner exit (17), supported by this front panel (13), for supplying a fuel/air mixture into a combustion zone (12) inside the casing (11), wherein up to four premixed burners (14) are attached to the front panel (13) in a substantially annular array, each burner (14) having a conical swirl generator (15) and a mixing tube (16) to induce a swirl flow of said fuel/air mixture.
Patent CA-2852483-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAIRD DAVID NORMAN
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2014-05-22
Abstract: A magnetic mount for magnetically mounting a tire pressure sensor inside a vehicle tire has a flexible frame, a sensor mount atop the frame, a first neodymium magnet under a first end of the frame, and a second neodymium magnet under an opposed second end of the frame. The frame may be H-shaped, with an elongate central member, a first member extending transversely from a first end of the central member, and a second member extending transversely from an opposed second end of the central member.  A first pad is fixed under the first member, a second pad is fixed under the second member, the first magnet is fixed under the first pad, and the second magnet is fixed under the second pad. Third and fourth magnets may be fixed under the first and second pads respectively. The magnets may be circular discs having a diameter of about 34 inch.