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Patent CA-2862244-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUCHENE HUGO
IPC: F03B13/10
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a blade (24) for a water current turbine rotor, which extends along a radial direction (R) and comprises an upper surface (EXT), a lower surface (INT), a leading edge (36), and a trailing edge (38). The leading edge (36) is the edge of the blade (24) that extends substantially along the radial direction (R) and is disposed upstream in the direction in which the water flows along the blade (24), while the trailing edge (38) is the edge of the blade (24) opposite the leading edge (36) and is disposed downstream in the direction of flow. Viewed in cross-section along a cutting plane (P), at least one portion of the blade (24) has a profile (40) comprising a thick portion (42) and a thin portion (44), the cutting plane (P) being perpendicular to the radial direction (R). The thick portion (42) and the thin portion (44) each have a maximum thickness (E1, E2) along a direction perpendicular to the upper surface (EXT), the maximum thickness (E1) of the thick portion (42) being at least four times greater than the maximum thickness (E2) of the thin portion (44). The curvilinear length (L2) of the thin portion (44) is between 0.1 times the length (C) of the chord (46) between the leading edge (36) and the trailing edge (38) and 0.9 times the length (C) of the chord (46), preferably between 0.25 times the length (C) of the chord (46) and 0.9 times the length (C) of said chord (46).
Patent CA-2863758-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUGH RANDALL BRAXTON
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, apparatus, and devices associated with an ophthalmic lens system wherein the lenses may communicate with multiple external devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ophthalmic lens system that may communicate with a secondary and a tertiary device, wherein the wireless communication with the secondary and the tertiary electronic external devices may reduce power, communication, and processing requirements within the ophthalmic lenses and may broaden the range of possible functionalities of the ophthalmic lens system.
Patent CA-2864312-A1 (CA)
Title: Chapeau de protection pour robinet de bouteille de fluide sous pression et son procede de fabrication
Inventor: LIGONESCHE RENAUD
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: Chapeau de protection pour robinet de bouteille de fluide sous pression comprenant un arceau (1) définissant un volume abrité de protection, l'extrémité inférieure de l'arceau (1) étant fixée à une base (2) de forme générale annulaire destinée à être montée autour du col d'une bouteille de fluide sous pression, caractérisé en ce que l'arceau (1) comprend une feuille métallique mis en forme par emboutissage et procédé correspondant.
Patent CA-2864849-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHILDS JOSEPH E
IPC: F24F11/02
Filed: 2013-02-13
Abstract: An extended run time device for extending the time that a compressor-based heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system runs so as to increase energy efficiency of the HVAC system. The extended run time device includes a sensing circuit, a switching device and a processor. Based upon a signal from the sensing circuit, the processor causes the switching device to transmit a proxy control signal to the compressor, thereby causing power to the compressor to be maintained for a time period longer than a time period requested by the temperature control device.
Patent CA-2865193-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of accessing and performing quick actions on an item through a shortcut menu
Inventor: THORSANDER SIMON MARTIN
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: A computer-implemented method, at an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input, said method comprises: displaying on the display a menu; and where a selected first item is associated with a second item, said menu is displayed with one of the first and the second item as a menu option and a number of menu functions associated with the other of the first and second item, and when input is received to select the one of the first and second item in the menu, the menu is displayed with a number of menu functions associated with the one of the first and the second item and at least one of: the other of the first and second item; and another item, associated with the first item, as a menu option.
Patent CA-2867382-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ORBELL CHARLES R
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A drilling method comprising the steps of: installing a first annular seal module in an internal flow passage extending longitudinally through a riser string, the first annular seal module being secured in the flow passage between opposite end connections of the riser string; then conveying on a tubular string at least one first seal into the first annular seal module, the first seal being secured in the first annular seal module; and sealing an annular space between the riser string and the tubular string in the flow passage utilizing the first seal, the sealing step being performed while a drill bit on the tubular string is rotated.
Patent CA-2872096-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERMUDEZ ERICKA
IPC: C12N9/22
Filed: 2013-05-01
Abstract: Compositions and methods comprising polynucleotides and polypeptides having meganuclease activity are provided. Further provided are nucleic acid constructs, yeast, plants, plant cells, explants, seeds and grain having the meganuclease sequences. Various methods of employing the meganuclease sequences are provided. Such methods include, for example, methods for producing a meganuclease with increased activity at a wide range of temperatures, methods for producing a yeast, plant, plant cell, explant or seed comprising a meganuclease with increased activity.
Patent CA-2875491-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAZYAR OLEG A
IPC: C10C3/00
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: A method for decomposing an asphaltene particle includes contacting the asphaltene particle with an intercalating agent; and reacting the intercalating agent to increase a distance between asphaltene molecules in the asphaltene particle to decompose the asphaltene particle. In a method for producing decomposed asphaltene, the method includes disposing an intercalating agent in an oil environment; contacting an asphaltene particle in the oil environment with the intercalating agent; reacting the intercalating agent to produce product molecules; and decomposing the asphaltene particle to produce decomposed asphaltene.
Patent CA-2878324-A1 (CA)
Title: High-power pulse coating method
Inventor: KRASSNITZER SIEGFRIED
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2013-06-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating substrates by sputtering of target material, the method comprising the following steps: - applying a first sputtering target made of a first material in a coating chamber to a power pulse by which, during a first time interval, a first amount of energy is transmitted to the sputtering target, wherein the maximum power density exceeds 50W/cm2 and preferably 500 W/cm2; - applying a second sputtering target made of a second material that is different from the first material in the coating chamber to a power pulse by which, during a second time interval, a second amount of energy is transmitted to the sputtering target, wherein the maximum power density exceeds 50W/cm2 and preferably 500W/cm2, characterized in that the first amount of energy differs from the second amount of energy.
Patent CA-2878684-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of treating hyperglycemic disorders using apolipoprotein aiv
Inventor: TSO PATRICK
IPC: C07K14/775
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: Methods for treating hyperglycemia disorders in a subject in need thereof and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of hyperglycemia disorders are disclosed. The methods include administering an effective amount of apolipoprotein A-IV to the subject. Also disclosed are methods for substantially restoring glucose tolerance in a subject in need thereof to a normal level and methods for lowering blood glucose levels in a subject having hyperglycemic disorders, including insulin resistant disorders, such as prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary disease, type A syndrome, gestational diabetes, and endocrine conditions associated with hyperglycemia, including Cushing's Disease, glucagon excess (glucagon secreting tumors) and acromegaly.
Patent CA-2879710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLEIN RALF
IPC: D06M10/02
Filed: 2013-07-16
Abstract: ABSTRACT Processes for preparing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene yams having an improved ability to bond to surface binder coatings, and the yams and articles produced therefrom. The surfaces of partially oriented yams are subjected to a treatment that enhances the surface energy at the fiber surfaces and are coated with a protective coating immediately after the treatment to increase the shelf life of the treatment, overcoming the problem in the art of the decay of surface energy enhancements over time. The coated, treated yams are then post drawn to form highly oriented yams and to dry the coating. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-07-23
Patent CA-2880197-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOODWIN FREDERICK R
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne une anode galvanique sacrificielle hybride, un système anodique comprenant l'anode sacrificielle hybride, et un procédé de protection cathodique de renfort d'acier dans des structures de béton. L'anode hybride fournit une polarisation initiale de l'acier suivie d'une protection galvanique à long terme sans utilisation de batteries ou d'alimentations électriques externes.
Patent CA-2880554-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARMANER GARY
IPC: G10L15/19
Filed: 2004-10-05
Abstract: The invention relates generally to the field of speech recognition, particularly a system and method for improving accuracy of speech recognition. In an embodiment, the system is provided with a module for generating grammar rules automatically from sample utterances.  The grammar rules may also be created for any pre-selected context. These grammar rules may be used by a speech recognition engine for improving recognition accuracy. The system is also provided with a module for dynamically generating grammar rules tailored for a context of a conversation. The dynamically generated grammar rule or rules may be provided to the speech recognition engine to further identify words in a partially recognized sentence, i.e., to "amplify" the partial recognition. The system may also be used to track the contexts covered by a conversation and dynamically arrange the hierarchy of grammar files to be searched for matches.
Patent CA-2882022-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEWMAN WALTER
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention is drawn to antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to a vertebrate high mobility group box (HMGB) polypeptide, methods of detecting and/or identifying an agent that binds to an HMGB polypeptide, methods of treating a condition in a subject characterized by activation of an inflammatory cytokine cascade and methods of detecting an HMGB polypeptide in a sample.
Patent CA-2884447-A1 (CA)
Title: Coded picture buffer arrival and nominal removal times in video coding
Inventor: WANG YE-KUI
IPC: H04N19/14
Filed: 2013-09-23
Abstract: A video coding device, such as a video decoder, may be configured to derive at least one of a coded picture buffer (CPB) arrival time and a CPB nominal removal time for an access unit (AU) at both an access unit level and a sub-picture level regardless of a value of a syntax element that defines whether a decoding unit (DU) is the entire AU. The video coding device may further be configured to determine a removal time of the AU based at least in part on one of the CPB arrival time and a CPB nominal removal time and decode video data of the AU based at least in part on the removal time.
Patent CA-2886175-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN T
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A superhydrophobic coating, comprises a superhydrophobic powder with superhydrophobic particles having a three dimensional nanostructured surface topology defining pores, and a resin. The superhydrophobic particles are embedded within the resin and the resin does not fill the pores of the superhydrophobic particles such that the three dimensional surface topology of the superhydrophobic particles is preserved. A precursor powder for a superhydrophobic coating and a method for applying a superhydrophobic coating to a surface are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2887790-A1 (CA)
Title: Sheath for securing urinary catheter
Inventor: CONWAY ANTHONY J
IPC: A61F5/453
Filed: 2013-11-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device that secures a straight or Foley catheter in the urinary tract of a male subject. The device includes a portion that can be coupled to the subject's penis and a portion that can be coupled to the straight or Foley catheter. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using this device and to assemblies including the device and a straight or Foley catheter.
Patent CA-2887973-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for handling motor vehicle keys
Inventor: LUSH DAVID EARL
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: A method for handling a motor vehicle key used to service a motor vehicle comprises receiving a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle key for the motor vehicle and using the motor vehicle key to perform service on the motor vehicle. A combination-controlled lockbox is made accessible to an authorized motor vehicle retriever for the motor vehicle by setting a combination for the lockbox and, after performing service on the motor vehicle, the motor vehicle key is secured in the lockbox. After securing the motor vehicle key in the lockbox, the motor vehicle key is available to the authorized motor vehicle retriever for the motor vehicle by use of the combination. The combination may be communicated to the authorized motor vehicle retriever, or may be provided by the authorized motor vehicle retriever. The combination can be set before or after the motor vehicle key is secured in the lockbox.
Patent CA-2890663-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GALLAGHER STUART JOHN
IPC: A61K31/4045
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: A pharmaceutical combination comprising (a) a B-Raf inhibitor and (b) a historic deacetylase inhibitor; the uses of such combination in the treatment of proliferative diseases; and methods of treating a subject suffering from a proliferative disease comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of such combination.
Patent CA-2890915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEU SHEN
IPC: C21D7/06
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: A method for surface treating work rolls to produce isotropic textured aluminum sheet features indenting the surface of the working rolls that produce the sheet with spherical media such as steel ball bearings having the requisite properties to avoid fracture and resulting in a smooth surface lacking facets. The spherical media can be introduced into a nip between two rolls and indent by compression, but ultrasonic peening or knurling. The aluminum sheet produced by the roll has properties that facilitate mechanical forming, such as when the sheet is processed by forming tools.
Patent CA-2892487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAFER BRENT A
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for image and sensory processing to facilitate human interface at a computer terminal. The apparatus include a video camera adapted to capture images of user finger movement above the keyboard primarily in an image plane along X and Y axes substantially normal to the keyboard key-field plane, at least one thumb touch pad segment, and a controller. The methods included capturing the video images of user finger movement in the image plane, capturing user initiated sensory input indicative of selected functions and/or positioning modalities, and utilizing the captured images and sensory input for mapping user selected work product entry location at the monitor viewing screen and/or performing other functions.
Patent CA-2893535-A1 (CA)
IPC: B60L15/00
Filed: 2015-06-03
Abstract: A two-speed transmission comprises a first planetary gearbox including a sun including at least one sun gear, a ring including at least one ring gear, first planet gears meshed with the sun and the ring, a first planet carrier operatively supporting the first planet gears, the first planet carrier being an input of the two-speed transmission. A second planetary gearbox includes the sun and the ring in common with the first planetary gearbox, second planet gears meshed with the sun and the ring, and a second planet carrier operatively supporting the second planet gears, the second planet carrier being an output of the two-speed transmission. A sun brake brakes the sun and a ring brake brakes the ring. The sun and/or the ring includes two gears connected together, the two gears having different diameters for the transmission to have at least two speed ratios. A first of the speed ratios between the input and the output is provided by actuating the sun brake and by releasing the ring brake, and a second of the speed ratios, different than the first speed ratio, is provided by actuating the ring brake and by releasing the sun brake.
Patent CA-2896648-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SURUGA HIROKAZU
IPC: B23B31/113
Filed: 2013-03-05
Abstract: Provided is a tool holding structure that effectively prevents a cutting tool from falling out from a chuck part. An outer fitting section (A) is formed on the outer surface of a shank part (2) of a cutting tool (T), and an inner fitting section (B) is formed on the inner surface of a chuck part (12) of a tool holder. A fitting member (20), which fits into the outer fitting section and the inner fitting section, is provided. The fitting member (20) has a protruding section (22) that protrudes from the outer periphery of the shank part (2) when fitted to the outer fitting section (A). The tool holding structure is provided with: a rotation-preventing surface, wherein a guide groove (18), which extends from an open side of an internal space (13) to the inner fitting section (B) and guides the protruding section (22) of the fitting member (20), is formed, and a holder body (10) and the cutting tool (T) are prevented from rotating relative to each other due to the protruding section (22) being in contact with the inner fitting section (B); and a slip-out-preventing surface, wherein the cutting tool (T) is prevented from slipping out due to the protruding section (22) being in contact with the inner fitting section (B).
Patent CA-2896830-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STROUCKEN PETER LODEWIJK ALBERT
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: A thermal device (14,14a,14b, 14c, 68,170, 270, 470) includes a hollow' body (24, 24a, 124) with at least one engagement element (28, 28a, 28b, 46, 48, 74, 174) for engaging a corresponding engagement element on a container, a central portion (32, 40, 76, 76a, 176) for heat-transfer with, a container base, a thermal medium (36) within the hollow body, a bottom wall (34, 134, 234, 434) on the hollow body, mi at least one pocket (135, 283, 483) in the bottom wall with means (185, 285, 485s, 485b) for engaging and removing a closure from the container.. Also, a product (470) to remove a closure from a container includes a wall (434), and a mullti-functional pocket (483) in the wall that includes. laterally spaced and diametrically overlapping semi-circumferential pockets including a first packet (482) having container closure pry-off features (482b, 4g2c, 485a) and a second pocket (484) having container closure twist-off features (485 b).
Patent CA-2898905-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TORRES SAN JUAN JULIO ALBERTO
IPC: A23L3/37
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition d'enrobage alimentaire comestible résistant à l'humidité, comprenant un polymère, un plastifiant et un solvant organique, ainsi qu'un procédé d'application de cette composition d'enrobage. L'enrobage comestible selon l'invention présente une viscosité réduite qui permet une application plus efficace de l'enrobage sur un produit de boulangerie, réduit les imperfections de surface ou les défauts de texture sur un produit de boulangerie congelé, et confère à un produit de boulangerie congelé un aspect frais, "prêt à consommer" après décongélation, permettant d'allonger la durée de conservation et d'augmenter la valeur commerciale du produit de boulangerie.
Patent CA-2898914-A1 (CA)
Title: Deploying an expandable downhole seat assembly
Inventor: JACOB GREGOIRE
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 2014-01-23
Abstract: A technique that is usable with a well includes deploying a seat assembly into a tubing string; releasing the seat assembly at a downhole location inside the tubing string; pumping the seat assembly to a restriction in the tubing string at a second downhole location; and using an untethered object received in a seat assembly to form an obstruction in the tubing string.
Patent CA-2899063-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIGORE VALERICA
IPC: F21K9/66
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: Elongated lighting fixtures intended to be incorporated into thin architectural surfaces, interconnected and configurable as a continuous run with potential to follow the direction of adjacent planar surface in three dimensional spaces while maintaining the structural integrity of the supporting framework.
Patent CA-2903297-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUNCAN KATERI A
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: Methods and compositions comprise ACC deaminase nucleic acids and their encoded proteins for altering ethylene production and stress response in plants. Recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, and transgenic plants comprise the constructs. The amino acid sequence of the deaminase may be altered to modify enzymatic function. The ACC deaminase may be from Diplodia maydis and the host plant may be maize.
Patent CA-2903960-A1 (CA)
Title: A control system for detecting the presence of equipment devices
Inventor: MICELOTTA ANDREA
IPC: G06Q10/02
Filed: 2014-01-16
Abstract: A control system for detecting the presence of equipment devices comprising at least one transmit/receive unit associated with each equipment device, said at least one transmit/receive unit communicating with a mobile user device. The mobile user device comprises at least one input/output interface, at least one display unit and one or more storage units in communication with processor means for executing a logic program, whose execution provides detection of the presence of each equipment device through interrogation of the transmit/receive unit.
Patent CA-2904733-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SABOOWALA HASNAIN
IPC: E21B43/22
Filed: 2015-09-17
Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, methods for preventing, reducing, or eliminating a crude oil emulsion in an oil and/or gas well are provided.
Patent CA-2905474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAVOIE MAXIME
IPC: E01H5/06
Filed: 2015-09-29
Abstract: The problem of the formation of snow and ice between the wheels and the endless tracks of a snow blower is solved by positioning a scraper blade adjacent each wheel. In some embodiment, a scraper assembly is provided that includes a scraper element and at least one mounting assembly that receives the scraper element and that includes a mounting portion adapted to be mounted to the snow blower so that the scraper element is adjacent at least one wheel. Such an arrangement yields a small gap between the at least one wheel and the at least one scraper element that reduces the formation of ice between the at least one wheel and the endless track.