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Patent CA-2700806-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTS DOUGLAS J
IPC: F17D5/00
Filed: 2010-04-19
Abstract: A pipe scanner for non-destructively scanning an extended length of the circumference of a pipe along an axial dimension. The pipe scanner includes a collar sized to fit around the outer circumference of the pipe. Wheels supported on the collar ride on the surface of the pipe while maintaining a space between the inner surface of the collar and the outer surface of the pipe. A track extends circumferentially around the collar for guiding a circumferential drive unit that rides on the track and carries a non-destructive sensor for monitoring the surface of the pipe as the circumferential drive unit moves around the track. An axial drive unit is connected to the collar, having a plurality of circumferentially spaced drive wheels in contact with the pipe for moving the collar along the extended length.
Patent CA-2702623-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIQUET-EHRISMANN RUTH
IPC: C07K14/78
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of detecting, diagnosing or prognosing a colon cancer comprising measuring the concentration of tenascin-W protein in a blood, plasma or serum sample obtained from an individual, and (b) comparing the concentration measured in step (a) with a standard value for the concentration of tenascin-W protein in the blood, plasma or serum of healthy individuals, wherein an increased concentration of tenascin-W as compared to the standard value for the concentration of tenascin-W protein in the blood, plasma or serum of healthy individuals is indicative for the presence of a colon cancer. Kits and antibodies therefore are also provided.
Patent CA-2703267-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of food products with enhanced in mouth and mental refreshment
Inventor: LABBE DAVID PHILIPPE
IPC: A23L27/20
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to food products, in particular frozen desserts providing and enhanced refreshing sensation upon consumption and to a method for the manufacture thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to refreshing consumable compositions which can be used in the manufacture of said frozen desserts. The food products comprise at least one salivating agent and at least one cooling agent in a weight ratio of 1:0.06 to 1:0.2
Patent CA-2705773-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON BRUCE CARLYLE
IPC: F23D3/00
Filed: 2008-11-25
Abstract: A thermal oxidizer is provided in which off-gases in a process stream are thermally oxidized within substantially the entire interior volume of an oxidation chamber. The thermal oxidation is conducted without the presence of a flame or with only a minor portion of one or more fuels being combusted in a flame.
Patent CA-2706592-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIGGINS MICHAEL J
IPC: G01N27/327
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for preparing, maintaining, and stabilizing sensors, wherein the sensor (200) is sealed within a sterilized packaging (100) and electrically connected to a circuit (300) capable of exciting the sensor (200).
Patent CA-2707079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AHTI ROBERT ALLAN
IPC: B23P11/00
Filed: 2008-11-03
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an interchangeable fixture is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of making components of the fixture, selecting a reference component, the reference component having a constant geometric dimensional relationship with a system for controlling movements of a tool having a tool center point, making an intermediate assembly comprising the components of the fixture and the reference component, creating a first locating feature on the intermediate assembly and creating a second locating feature on a tool support relative to the tool center point, and assembling the tool support and the intermediate assembly such that the first locating feature and the second locating feature engage correspondingly.
Patent CA-2707101-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REANEY MARTIN J T
IPC: B01J31/02
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for the production of a base complex catalyst comprising reacting a hydroxide base with a polyalcohol, under vacuum pressure, at a temperature in the range of about 60°C to about 220°C, wherein the mole ratio f the hydroxide base to the polyalcohol is greater than about 2:1.
Patent CA-2710160-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZANETTE WALTER
IPC: A61B3/18
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus for imaging an eye can include a pair of Scheimpflug imaging systems. Each Scheimpflug imaging system can have respective video cameras and optics configured to direct light reflected from an eye into the video cameras. The apparatus can also have a movable platform configured to move the pair of Scheimpflug imaging systems in accordance with eye movement detected by an eye tracking imaging system. In some embodiments, the Scheimpflug imaging systems can rotate 90 degrees about an optical axis of an eye being examined.
Patent CA-2710585-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLMAAS LARS TERJE
IPC: B01J20/22
Filed: 2010-07-20
Abstract: This invention relates generally to non-ionic X-ray contrast agents. It further relates to a method of using solid adsorbents to reduce backpeaks content in the purification of iodixanol. In particular, it relates to the use of non-polar organic adsorbents with the average pore diameter smaller than about 30 nm. Specific examples of adsorbents of the instant invention include non-polar acrylic ester, di-vinyl benzene resins, poly-styrene di-vinyl benzene resins, and carbon adsorbents. In certain embodiments, upwards of 30%  of the backpeak levels and 60% N-acetyl cyclic iodixanol levels are reduced for a 5%  loss of iodixanol.
Patent CA-2710703-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARSHALL ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: G08B21/08
Filed: 2008-12-30
Abstract: A warning system is provided, which is particularly useful as a person overboard warning system. The system comprises a trigger part, worn by a crew member, which emits a signal on immersion in water. This is received by a receiver part on the vessel and automatically causes a transmitter part, also on the vessel, to send a further warning signal to one or more other locations remote from the vessel. These remote locations may be other vessels or land based sites, for instance operated by the coastguard or other rescue agencies. The automatic nature of the onward transmission of the signal received by the vessel makes the system particularly suited to single handed sailors.
Patent CA-2713299-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'NEILL DAVID
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2010-08-17
Abstract: A suture including a knotted end effector is provided. The suture includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis and an end effector integrally formed from the body portion, the end effector having first and second sections, each section including at least two throws, the at least two throws of the second section passing through the at least two throws of the first section. The number of throws in the first section may be the same or different from the number of throws in the second section.
Patent CA-2716322-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NI ZHENG
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to the selective separation of methane ('CH4') from higher carbon number hydrocarb-ons ('HHCs) in streams containing both methane and higher carbon number hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material.  Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons in natural gas streams.
Patent CA-2720802-A1 (CA)
Title: An apparatus and method for handling pipe
Inventor: TAGGART MARK CHARLES
IPC: E21B19/14
Filed: 2010-11-12
Abstract: A pipe handling catwalk is provided for moving tubulars or pipe to and from a work floor of well drilling or service rigs. The catwalk includes a variable height V-door for guiding pipe to the work floor. The V-door is made of a series of sequential pivotally attached segments that can extend from, and retract into, the catwalk at an angle relative to the catwalk along a guide track disposed at an end of the catwalk.
Patent CA-2720950-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with the activity of GPR119; such as, but not limited to, diabetes, obesity and associated metabolic disorders. Formula (I) is a compound, in which A can have up to 2 ring -CH2- group substituted with -C(O)- and can be partially unsaturated with up to 2 double bonds; W i and W2 are independently selected from CR10 and N; wherein R10 is selected from hydrogen and C1_6alkyl; Yi is selected from NRn, O and S; wherein Rn is selected from hydrogen and C1-6alkyl; Y2 and Y3 are independently selected from CH and N; Y4 is selected from CH2, OCH2 and NR15; wherein R15 is selected from hydrogen and C1_6alkyl; or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
Patent CA-2724839-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLLINS DANIEL P
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: Fetal blood multi-lineage progenitor cells that are capable of a wide spectrum of transdifferentiation are described, as well as methods of differentiating the progenitor cells into pancreatic cells.
Patent CA-2726351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POLACCO ALESSANDRO
IPC: F16H3/56
Filed: 2010-12-22
Abstract: A gearing comprising a first and a second gear wheel turning around respective mutually parallel axes, each one comprising a respective first and a respective second crown wheel that are adjacent to each other; the gearing also comprising at least one third and at least one fourth gear wheel that are separate and mutually independent, a support body for said third and fourth gear wheels, hinge pins for mounting said third and fourth gear wheels on said support body in a rotational manner around a third and, respectively, a fourth hinge axis parallel to said axes, said third gear wheel meshing with said respective first crown wheels and said respective fourth gear wheel meshing with said respective second crown wheels.
Patent CA-2727123-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAUDREAULT ROSEMARY A
IPC: C11D1/75
Filed: 2011-01-05
Abstract: A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. The cleaning solution includes the following components: a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid, preferably lactic acid, while the second organic acid is also a carboxylic acid, preferably gluconic acid. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of amine oxides, preferably lauramine oxide. The solvent may be an alkoxylated alcohol, preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds.
Patent CA-2727817-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATSON JAMES NICHOLAS
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2009-06-29
Abstract: According to embodiments, systems, devices, and methods for ridge selection in scalograms are disclosed. Ridges or ridge components are features within a scalogram which may be computed from a signal such as a physiological (e.g., photo-plethysmographic) signal. Ridges may be identified from one or more scalograms of the signal.  Parameters characterizing these ridges may be determined.. Based at least in part on these parameters, a ridge density distribution function is determined. A ridge is selected from analyzing this ridge density distribution function. In some embodiments, the selected ridge is used to determine a physiological parameter such as respiration rate.
Patent CA-2727842-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BINDER YEHUDA
IPC: H04B/
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: An active terminating device (30) for an electrical transmission line with optional line-receiving and line-driving capabilities is disclosed. The basic device is a two-terminal unit, denoted as a Signal Canceling Unit (SCU), which senses the signal available at its terminals (34a, 34b), and applies negative feedback in order to cancel and absorb the signal. When applied to the end of a transmission line (15a, 15b) as part of wired communication network, the SCU  functions as a terminator. When connected in the middle of such wired transmission line, the SCU splits the transmission line into two separate and isolated segments. In such a configuration, the SCU can be used to isolate a portion of a network from signal degradation due to noise or bridge-tap.  Furthermore, the two isolated segments may each employ independent communications, such that no interference exists between the segments. In another embodiment, line receiver functionality is integrated into the SCU, designated as a Signal Canceling and Receiving Unit (SCRU) (90). The SCRU can perform all the SCU functions, and also serves as a line receiver in the communication network. In yet another embodiment, line driver functionality is integrated into the SCRU, designated as a Signal Canceling, Receiving and Transmitting Unit (SCRTU) (120). The SCRTU can perform all the SCRU functions, and also serves as a line driver in the communication network. Upon connecting multiple SCRTU's to a continuous transmission line, terminated independent point-to-point communication segments are formed.
Patent CA-2728840-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OKONIEWSKI GREGORY
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2011-01-19
Abstract: An access apparatus for use in surgical procedures is provided. The access apparatus includes a zero-closure valve disposed within a housing associated with the access apparatus and adjacent a longitudinal passage defined by an access member operably associated with the access apparatus. The zero-closure valve is configured to provide a substantially fluid-tight seal in the absence of the surgical instrument inserted therethrough. A check-valve is operably associated with the zero-closure valve and is in fluid communication with the longitudinal passage and an insufflation port operably associated with the access member. The check-valve is configured to provide a fluid-tight seal when a pressure inside the access apparatus is greater than a pressure external thereof.
Patent CA-2733463-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMILTON FREDERICK C
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2011-03-08
Abstract: A shaft-mounted clamp includes a pair of clamp members that are pivotably coupled to one another at one end, each clamp member including a through-hole for receiving the shaft to which the clamp is to be mounted. At least one of the clamp members includes a push rod that extends through the opposite clamp member, and which has a distal end portion that is contacted by an article supported on the shaft to increase the engagement of at least one of the clamp members on the shaft. A coupling device may be provided at one of the clamp members for suspending an article therefrom. The clamps may be readily repositioned along the shaft by squeezing the clamp members together (such as against the biasing force of a spring) to more closely align the through-holes with one another and thereby release the engagement of the clamp members with the shaft.
Patent CA-2734324-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAINI RAJESH K
IPC: C09K8/60
Filed: 2009-08-03
Abstract: Methods and compositions useful in treating subterranean formations, and more particularly, breaker compositions that may be useful in treating subterranean formations wherein synthetic polymers are used, are provided. Of the many methods and compositions provided herein, one composition comprises a source of hydrogen peroxide and an activator. One method comprises providing a polymer breaker composition comprising a source of hydrogen peroxide and an activator; introducing the polymer breaker composition into a well bore which penetrates a subterranean formation; allowing the activator to activate the source of hydrogen peroxide to create an oxidizing species; and allowing the oxidizing species to break synthetic polymers present in the subterranean formation.
Patent CA-2734906-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for producing multiple food extrudates
Inventor: WEINSTEIN JAMES N
IPC: A21C11/16
Filed: 2011-03-23
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for forming a single extrudable food stream such as a cooked cereal dough into a plurality of differently colored and/or flavored dough streams is disclosed including an extruder (12) having screw augers (15) for advancing a plastic food mass, a head or manifold (118) for dividing the plastic food mass into a plurality of substreams each in turn in fluid communication with a plurality of sub-divided dough passageways, and a die head (30) having a plurality of die ports (40). Each subpassage is separately supplied an additive and has disposed therein a multiplicity of in-line static mixer elements (59) to admix the additive into the substreams of the plastic food mass before passage through the die ports (40). In a preferred form, first and second substreams are intermixed in a non-homogenous manner before reaching the exit ports (40). The extrudates are severed into individual pieces (158) by a rotary cutter (36).
Patent CA-2740044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRECCANI GIUSEPPE
IPC: B31B50/44
Filed: 2009-10-07
Abstract: The invention concerns the equipment for forming of paper containers starting from a continuous wet paper belt. It comprises a mobile semi-mould and a fixed semi-mould defining an impression corresponding to the container to be produced. Around the mobile semi-mould (15) are provided concentrically an upper cutting blade (18), an upper pleating/crimping ring (19) and an upper rim former (20); around the fixed semi-mould (14) are provided a counter cutting blade (21 ), an upper counter pleating/crimping ring (22) and a counter rim former (23), associated respectively with the cutting blade, the pleating/crimping ring and rim former on board associated with a mobile semi-mould. And this, respectively, to cut from the initial paper tape a length of paper depending on the measurements of the container to be formed, to pleat/crimp a peripheral crown of said blank paper during the closing stroke of the semi-moulds, and to form a crimped rim around the lateral wall of the container during the opening stroke of said semi-moulds.
Patent CA-2740880-A1 (CA)
Title: Verrouillage de mode de domaine de fourier
Inventor: FUJIMOTO JAMES
IPC: H01S3/098
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de commande permettant d'améliorer et de stabiliser une opération de verrouillage de mode de domaine de Fourier (FDML). Ce système de commande permet aussi de réguler des paramètres de fonctionnement de FDML tels que l'accord de filtre, le gain laser, la polarisation, la chromaticité de polarisation, le retard de polarisation elliptique et/ou la dispersion. Ce système de commande peut être interne ou externe par rapport à la cavité laser FDML.
Patent CA-2742451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOINSKI MICHAEL
IPC: F15D1/14
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: A device for division of a non-Newtonian liquid, for example a molten synthetic material, flowing through a passage (1, 21), and comprising a flow-conditioned viscosity decreasing outward In cross section in flow through a T-shaped passage branching (T) deflecting and dividing the liquid flow. In a first embodiment of the device, before the end of the supply passage (1), a partition (11) is Installed in the passage branching (T) dividing the liquid counterflow from the supply passage (1) into two halves, the angular position of the partition (11) assuming a setting adapted to the distribution of the differentially viscous components of the liquid in the supply passage (1). In a second embodiment of the device, in the passage branching CT), a deflector (23) is installed, so fashioned that essentially the central (viscous) component of the liquid from the supply passage (21), prior to its deflection into the discharge passages (22a, 22b), is divided into two components and these are so deflected that the two components preferably flow diametrally towards each other in the region ahead of the discharge passages (22a, 22b).
Patent CA-2746798-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUME ROBERT JAY
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2011-07-18
Abstract: A switch mode power converter provides high efficiency at light and no load conditions by utilizing a variable inductance swinging choke at the output of a synchronous rectifier. The use of the swinging choke with a synchronous rectifier eliminates power inefficiencies caused by currents that circulate from the output capacitance to the input capacitance during no load conditions.
Patent CA-2747432-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOHANNON JAMES M
IPC: B27K5/02
Filed: 2009-12-16
Abstract: A stain composition comprising at least one anti-ticking agent, at least one colorant, and at least one surfactant configured to at least partially suspend the hydrous aluminum silicate in a carrier liquid.
Patent CA-2748537-A1 (CA)
Title: High efficiency system for collecting solar energy and for storing collected energy in a reversible way, uses of the system and manufacturing thereof
Inventor: FORTIN JACQUES-ALEXANDRE
IPC: F24S23/00
Filed: 2011-08-04
Abstract: A high efficiency system for collecting solar energy and for storing said collected energy in a reversible way, said system comprising: - a concentrating solar dish unit assembly having a rotational axis, which solar dish unit assembly comprises at least one rigid parabolic self-supporting solar collector system; - a heat storage system configured to receive, store and provide, when required, the heat energy collected through a thermal fluid circulating through said heat transfer collector, and - means for circulating the heat transfer fluid from said at least one heat transfer collector to the said thermal storage unit and/or means for circulating a heat transfer fluid heated in the said heat storage system to an exterior element to be heated.   A high efficiency system for collecting solar energy and for storing said collected energy in a reversible way, said system comprising: - a concentrating solar dish unit assembly configured to heat a heat transfer fluid circulating in a heat transfer collector positioned close to the focus of said concentrating solar dish unit; - a heat storage system configured to receive, store and provide when required, heat energy collected through a thermal fluid circulating through said heat storage system, said heat storage system comprising at least one housing wherein an assembly of n (n being superior or equal to 1) one-piece radiator/heat exchanger unit, and - means for circulating the heat transfer fluid from said at least one heat transfer collector to the said thermal storage unit and/or for means for circulating heat transfer fluid heated in the said heat storage system to an element to be heated.   Use of the high efficiency systems for the reversible storage of solar heat energy and process for manufacturing the thermal storage system according to anyone of claims I to 56, by using assembling methods such as extrusion, melding and screwing.
Patent CA-2752540-A1 (CA)
Title: Foldable stroller
Inventor: MINATO RAYMOND J
IPC: B62B7/00
Filed: 2010-02-12
Abstract: A stroller includes laterally spaced apart hubs that interconnect upper, middle and front frame member assemblies of a chassis of the stroller. The hubs are disposed one each along opposite sides of the stroller, and include mounting structures for coupling two or more of the strollers together in a side-by-side fashion. The hubs further include other mounting structures for mounting a seat assembly to the stroller chassis and for supporting both rearward facing and frontward facing orientation of the seat assembly as well as selectable inclination positions. Each of the hubs includes a folding mechanism for supporting folding of the stroller, such as for transport in a vehicle or for storage. Other laterally spaced apart hubs are provided along the upper frame members for providing a second point of attachment between two coupled strollers and for mounting of accessories.