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Patent CA-2784300-A1 (CA)
Title: Bioremediation device
Inventor: ST-PIERRE JACQUES
IPC: B08B3/02
Filed: 2011-01-04
Abstract: A bioremediation device (10) for degrading hydrocarbons on components, the bioremediation device having a housing (18), a basin (28) partially seating within the housing with the basin (28) including an upper condensation chamber (39) to permit vapour from a lower basin portion (35) to enter and to condense to be returned to the lower basin portion (37). A control module (46) is immersed in the lower basin portion (37) and has a heater (52), a pump (56,76), a filter (74) and a valve (58) for directing fluid either to the filter (74) or to an aeration device (44).
Patent CA-2787802-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAMIREZ SALGADO JOEL
IPC: G01N27/04
Filed: 2012-08-21
Abstract: This invention consists in a device and a method to determine the ionic, electronic and mixed (electronic-ionic) conductivity in polymer, ceramic and composite (polymeric-ceramic) membranes. The invention device may work from room temperature to 300 °C and the method includes the collection and analysis of electrochemical impedance spectra during cell operation.
Patent CA-2788476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOURDE BASTIEN
IPC: A41D13/015
Filed: 2011-01-28
Abstract: A compression undergarment may include a fabric enclosure that is configured to fit about at least a portion of a wearer's chest and back. In some instances, the compression undergarment may include one or more protective pads that can, if desired, be removed to accommodate a neck brace. The protective pads may be left in place when no neck brace is being used.
Patent CA-2789566-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN YI-JU
IPC: G16B30/00
Filed: 2011-03-29
Abstract: An embodiment of a method for correcting an error associated with phasic synchrony of sequence data generated from a population of template molecules is described that comprises the steps of detecting signals generated in response to nucleotide species introduced during a sequencing reaction; generating an observed value for the signal detected from each of the nucleotide species; defining positive incorporation values and negative incorporation values from the observed values using a carry forward value and an incomplete extension value; revising the carry forward value and the incomplete extension value using a noise value that is derived from observed values associated with the negative incorporation values; re- defining the positive incorporation values and the negative incorporation values using the revised carry forward value and the revised incomplete extension value; and repeating the steps of revising and re-defining until convergence of the positive incorporation values and the negative incorporation values.
Patent CA-2791209-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACOBSON RICHARD
IPC: A01N27/00
Filed: 2011-02-09
Abstract: A composition comprising (a) a non-aqueous pourable fluid, (b) droplets dispersed in said pourable fluid (a), wherein said droplets comprise (i) a non-aqueous continuous phase that is a solid or that is a liquid of high viscosity and (ii) solid particles dispersed in said continuous phase (i), wherein said solid particles (ii) have median size as measured by the largest dimension of 100 micrometers or less, and wherein said solid particles (ii) comprise one or more cyclopropene compound and one or more molecular encapsulating agent. Also, a method of treating plants or plant parts involving bringing such a composition into contact with plants or plant parts.
Patent CA-2793361-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EGERTSDOTTER ULRIKA
IPC: C12N5/04
Filed: 2011-03-29
Abstract: A method for the culture of somatic plant embryos comprising contacting said embryos with a culture medium containing a plasmolytic or near plasmolytic concentration of a sugar alcohol or a combination of sugar alcohols; and culturing said embryos in said culture medium for a time period suitable for the desired level of maturation to be achieved. Inositol is a preferable sugar alcohol.
Patent CA-2794303-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOLEM JAN-OTTO
IPC: A61M60/135
Filed: 2011-03-25
Abstract: A device, a kit and a method is presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The mitral valve plane is assisted in a movement along the left ventricular long axis during each heart cycle. The very close relationship between the coronary sinus and the mitral valve is used by various embodiments of a medical device providing this assisted movement. By means of catheter technique an implant is inserted into the coronary sinus, the device is augmenting the up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling when moving upwards and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving downwards.
Patent CA-2796287-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORNWALL MARK K
IPC: G01D18/00
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: The present subject matter relates to apparatus and methodologies for determining an appropriate size for a consumption measurement meter to be installed for a particular application, and/or for validating the appropriateness of a previously installed meter. A remotely controllable endpoint is associated with a consumption measure meter, which may be a water meter. Upon remote command to begin a measurement period, the endpoint will store data representing different levels of consumption during different time intervals over a period of time. The time intervals, length of time for recording data, and start time for recording data, may be remotely selected. Analysis of collected data with reference to known characteristics of available consumption measuring meters permits selection and/or validation of an appropriately sized meter for a particular application.
Patent CA-2796919-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPORER BERND
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2011-04-21
Abstract: A wedge lock for use with a single board computer includes a cooling plate positioned with respect to a printed circuit board (PCB), a clamp device configured to secure the single board computer in an operating environment, and a heat conductance plate positioned along a top surface of the cooling plate and a top surface of the clamp device to facilitate conduction cooling of the PCB.
Patent CA-2797654-A1 (CA)
Title: Sealant plug delivery methods
Inventor: FISHER JOHN S
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A bioabsorbable sealant plug that expands in response to contact with moisture in a mammalian body is optimally positioned in a biopsy tract to seal the biopsy tract when a biopsy procedure is completed. In a first method, the leading end of the sealant plug is advanced through the lumen of a coaxial needle by a plunger until a leading end of a supporting leg abuts the patient's skin surface. A second method is performed with a pistol-shaped tool having a trigger that enables adjustment of the plunger. A third embodiment includes a plunger having a bifurcated end that grasps the plug. A fourth embodiment has a turning nut that causes compression of a gasket that clamps down on the plug. A supporting rod and coaxial needle are in parallel relation to one another in a fifth embodiment.
Patent CA-2799880-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSARA JUKKA
IPC: B60W50/14
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a rock drilling rig, a method for transfer drive of the rock drilling rig, and a speed controller. The rock drilling rig (1) comprises combustion-engine-free drive equipment (16) which includes a plurality of electric components (K) for implementation of the transfer drive. The control unit (C) of the rock drilling rig includes load monitoring (KV) which monitors the load of the components during the transfer drive. Load monitoring allows the electric driving system to be intentionally overloaded for a period of time limited in advance. A user interface of the control unit comprises a speed controller (50) whose control element (51) has a first control range (53), where operation takes place in the rated load range, and a second control range (54), where operation takes place in the overload range.
Patent CA-2801267-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NELSON SHERRI M
IPC: B32B5/00
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: A structural member that contains a solid lineal profile that is formed from a plurality of consolidated ribbons is provided. Each of the ribbons includes unidirectionally aligned continuous fibers embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The continuous fiber ribbons are laminated together during pultrusion to form an integral solid profile having very high tensile strength properties. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the present inventors have discovered that careful control over certain aspects of the pultrusion process can allow such high strength profiles to be readily formed without adversely impacting the pultrusion apparatus.
Patent CA-2801854-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SASAKI MASAAKI
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2011-06-30
Abstract: A novel synthetic resin container includes an entirely or partly dome-like shoulder portion interconnecting a mouth portion and an upper end of a body portion. The shoulder portion has a dome-like region with a plurality of rhombic and triangular bulging portions arranged in the circumferential direction, each protruding outward from its rhombic or triangular outer edge toward its inner edge. The plurality of triangular bulging portions are arranged between the rhombic portions. The rhombic inner edge defines a region protruding inward of the container and thereby forming a rhombic depression, which is provided with a rib having a vertical contour line that protrudes outward. The triangular inner edge defines a region protruding inward of the container so as to form a triangular depression, which is provided with a rib having a vertical contour line that protrudes outward.
Patent CA-2803861-A1 (CA)
Title: Machine translation system and method of machine translation
Inventor: MASUKO SOH
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2010-06-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a machine translation system which: stores, in a Web DB (web database), HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) data including at least one group of reference data (URL) for an image which includes text and is visible, reference data (URL) for a background image which has the display position set in an area overlapping the image and includes no text while being hidden, and text data which has the display position set in an area overlapping the background image while being hidden; and, during the translation process, makes the background image data and the text data that were hidden visible, and hides the image data that was visible.
Patent CA-2808264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKATA JOSUKE
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2011-02-08
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a woven mesh substrate with semiconductors (1), which embeds a plurality of globular semiconductor elements (3), having either a light-receiving or a light-emitting function, in a mesh-shaped woven substrate (2) having a plurality of insulating wires (21) being vertical threads and a plurality of conducting wires (22) being horizontal threads, comprises the steps of: forming gaps by using a heddle mechanism (53) to make a first vertical thread group (21a), including a plurality of vertical threads, and a second vertical thread group (21b), including a plurality of vertical threads positioned parallel to, and alternating with, the first vertical thread group, move up and down; using a shuttle mechanism (54) to supply the horizontal threads (22) into said gaps; beating the horizontal threads (22) with a reed mechanism (55); coating, with a conductive binder (49), a plurality of regions of the beaten horizontal threads which correspond to either some or all of the openings in the mesh (23); and embedding the plurality of globular semiconductor elements (3) corresponding to either some or all of the plurality of regions coated with the first conductive binder (49) in the preceding step, and connecting either a plurality of first electrodes (31) or second electrodes (31) respectively to the horizontal threads.
Patent CA-2810232-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KALIAPPAN SIVA
IPC: A23P30/40
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: The present invention comprises a gel-stabilized foam for use in food products. Foam bubbles are stabilized by either a continuous gel coating or a particulate gel coating created under high shear conditions. The foam is viscous and shelf-stable, and can be combined with a viscous food product to lower its caloric density and improve its organoleptic properties.
Patent CA-2810273-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SONG MIAO
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2011-09-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for configuring a monitoring system which is based on a recording of altitude maps, comprising the following steps: - an altitude map of a monitored area is recorded with the monitoring system in a state in which no objects or persons to be detected are located in the monitored area, - determination of destruction points (5), caused by obstacles (4), in the altitude map which is recorded in this way, - definition of a detection area (8) as a component area of the altitude map in such a way that all the disruption points (5), or at least some of said disruption points (5), lie outside the detection area (8), - setting of an evaluation unit (2) of the monitoring system such that it only evaluates movements within the detection area (8). The invention also relates to a correspondingly configurable monitoring system.
Patent CA-2813683-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHNITZLER IRIS
IPC: A61Q5/08
Filed: 2011-10-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate that has at least two layers, wherein at least one layer of the laminate is a water-soluble polymer film containing active substances (= "water-soluble polymer film containing active substances"), wherein the polymer is a water-soluble polymer, and at least one second layer of the laminate is a nonwoven fabric, knitted fabric, woven fabric or a foam film (= "water retention layer") consisting of a water-soluble polymer, wherein the water-soluble polymers of the two layers are identical or different. The invention further relates to the production of such a laminate and to the use thereof.
Patent CA-2813787-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHUNG KIOSKY
IPC: F24C15/16
Filed: 2013-04-16
Abstract: A collapsible grill includes two supporting elements. Each supporting element includes two lateral strips each including a first long edge and a second long edge, a major plate extending between the first long edges of the lateral strips, a minor plate extending between the second long edges of the lateral strips, and a rib extending thereon. Each lateral strip is pivotally connected to a respective lateral strip of the other supporting element. Thus, the collapsible grill is switchable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The ribs together close a space defined between the major plates when the collapsible grill is in the collapsed position. The major plates together form a V-shaped configuration when the collapsible grill is in the extended position.
Patent CA-2814103-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GONZALEZ OJER CARLOS
IPC: A61K47/46
Filed: 2011-10-19
Abstract: Anhydrous topical gel composition of mupirocin or its salts comprising: a) a lipophilic base selected from the group consisting of petrolatum, medium- chain triglycerides, isopropyl myristate and mixtures thereof; b) a bioadhesive selected from the group comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone and polymethacrylates; and c) a solvent selected from the group comprising ethanol, propanol, and isopropanol; which is stable and shows an increased residence time of the active ingredient in the skin, resulting in an improved clinical effect in the treatment of bacterial skin infections while maintaining the safety profile of the commercial pharmaceutical product.
Patent CA-2814574-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOORE JORDAN
IPC: B29C48/154
Filed: 2012-02-16
Abstract: In a process for applying a friction-resistant coating to a steel sucker rod, the rod is passed, in sequence, through a surface preparation stage (for example, scale removal, shot peening, or other suitable method), an adhesive application stage (to enhance the strength of the coating's bond to the rod), an extrusion stage (in which the rod is passed through a die in conjunction with a flow of melted polymeric coating material), and a cooling (coating solidification) stage. Typically, the radial thickness of the coating will be between 0.125 and 0.375 inches. The process is adaptable to apply extruded coatings to continuous rod or to individual sucker rods having upset ends. The coating may be selected from but is not limited to high-density polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene, polyvinylidene fluoride, ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyphenylensulfide, nylon, polyester, polyethersulfone, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polystyrene, epoxy, or acetyl.
Patent CA-2818211-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AIDROOS DAOOD
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2013-06-03
Abstract: Methods and systems for structured communications between business planners to capture and profile a planning and management method as well as tasks, results, and performance indicators for tracking the achievement of a business strategy, goal, or mandate are outlined for an enterprise or an enterprise and its partner organizations. The systems and methods can be used to accelerate the configuration of management information systems and / or enterprise information systems in accordance with those profiles for the purposes of planning, delivering and managing programs and services.
Patent CA-2818280-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EGAN ANTHONY
IPC: G05D13/02
Filed: 2012-11-01
Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer readable medium for defining boundaries of a selection range for a variable speed device, the variable speed device being dependent on at least a first parameter and a second parameter, the first parameter and the second parameter being correlated. The method includes: determining a first boundary of the selection range defined by a reference to an efficiency curve of the variable speed device, determining a second boundary of the selection range based on a percentage of the efficiency curve, adjusting the first boundary or the second boundary based on a cost dependent on at least an operating cost of the variable speed device operating at part loads for a specified period of time, and displaying on a graphical interface screen a graph of the first parameter versus the second parameter, the graph having displayed thereon a region representing the selection range.
Patent CA-2818473-A1 (CA)
Title: Air filter medium combining two mechanisms of action
Inventor: JUNG ANKE
IPC: C02F1/66
Filed: 2011-11-21
Abstract: Air filter medium from a non-woven fabric, which is produced in a melt-spinning process and comprises a depth filter component and a surface filter component, the air filter medium being designed such as to have a long service life and the surface filter component allowing regeneration by way of a reverse pulse.
Patent CA-2823753-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCCALL JOHN M
IPC: C07D401/14
Filed: 2012-01-05
Abstract: Disclosed herein are new heterocyclic compounds and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease. Methods of inhibiting PAS Kinase (PASK) activity in a human or animal subject are also provided for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes mellitus.
Patent CA-2824845-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREENSPUN DANIEL ALAN
IPC: G06Q50/10
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: An on-line computer activity is provided to users who generate points through participation. Promotional and incentive offers are displayed simultaneously with the activity to encourage participating users to select and enjoy the offers. Accumulated points may be applied to activate displayed offers to thereby allow participating users to be eligible for offers as sufficient points are accrued. Users are thereby filtered based on interest and willingness to participate.
Patent CA-2824981-A1 (CA)
Title: Polycrystalline compacts having differing regions therein, cutting elements and earth-boring tools including such compacts, and methods of forming such compacts
Inventor: SCOTT DANNY E
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2012-01-04
Abstract: Polycrystalline compacts include a hard polycrystalline material comprising first and second regions. The first region comprises a first plurality of grains of hard material having a first average grain size, and a second plurality of grains of hard material having a second average grain size smaller than the first average grain size. The first region comprises catalyst material disposed in interstitial spaces between inter-bonded grains of hard material. Such interstitial spaces between grains of the hard material in the second region are at least substantially free of catalyst material. In some embodiments, the first region comprises a plurality of nanograins of the hard material. Cutting elements and earth-boring tools include such polycrystalline compacts. Methods of forming such polycrystalline compacts include removing catalyst material from interstitial spaces within a second region of a polycrystalline compact without entirely removing catalyst material from interstitial spaces within a first region of the compact.
Patent CA-2825972-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERSON SCOTT
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2012-02-23
Abstract: Provided herein are liposomal glycolipopeptidic vaccine formulations comprising an adjuvant and an immunogen for immunotherapy and/or treatment of cancer.
Patent CA-2826184-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MALM CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61G5/02
Filed: 2011-02-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheelchair wheel attachment and gear change adaptor unit for a geared wheelchair wheel having a hub which comprises an attachment shaft protruding to one side thereof, and where gear change is actuated by axial manipulation of a rod running within the shaft in a cylindrical bore which is concentric with the shaft. An adaptor housing (1) is designed to receive and support the shaft in an opening (19). Locking means are provided for releasably locking the shaft to the adaptor housing (1) such that the shaft cannot move out from the adaptor housing (1) until the locking means are released. A gear shift plunger (5) is arranged for hydraulic activation within the adaptor housing (1) such as to, upon activation when the wheelchair wheel is attached to the adaptor unit, push the rod outwards of the adaptor housing (1) towards the hub for effecting gear change in the hub.
Patent CA-2828116-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WULFF STEPHEN ALFRED
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2012-02-14
Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a mirror assembly for a vehicle is described. The mirror assembly includes a first curved wall, a second curved wall, a bottom portion, and a top portion. The first curved wall and second curved wall each extend from the bottom portion to the top portion and are joined to one another along a respective first side of each of the first curved wall and the second curved wall. The first curved wall, second curved wall, bottom portion, and top portion define an area comprising a reflecting surface. Each respective second side of each of the first curved wall and the second curved wall extends beyond the plane defined by the area and assists in a reduction in drag when fluid flow contacts the mirror assembly.
Patent CA-2828258-A1 (CA)
Title: Smart plug or cradle
Inventor: FYKE STEVEN HENRY
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2013-09-25
Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for allowing a user of a mobile device to securely access a storage device of a home network of the user. The method and apparatus advantageously allow for the user to share data stored on the home network with other users, or to give full or restricted access to other computing devices. The apparatus consists of a network element residing on the home network of the user, which enables communications between the network storage and the mobile device when the mobile device is in a remote location.