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Patent CA-2822525-A1 (CA)
Title: Zero-turn lawnmower with improved control handles
Inventor: POE AARON SAMUEL
IPC: A01D69/00
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A lawnmower includes a chassis; a seat supported on the chassis for permitting an operator to sit or stand on the chassis; a pair of drive wheels for supporting the chassis above a ground surface; an engine and a pair of transmissions for driving the drive wheels; and a pair of manually-moveable handle assemblies for controlling the transmissions.  Each handle assembly includes a substantially vertically-extending control handle, wherein the control handles are mounted outboard of opposite sides of the seat so as not to block the operator's ingress or egress from the seat.
Patent CA-2825417-A1 (CA)
Title: Liposome and personal care composition comprising thereof
Inventor: LI CHENGWU
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2011-01-25
Abstract: A liposome comprising a phospholipid, a hydrophobic active comprising a carboxylate group, and a component selected from a group consisting of: a hydrophilic adjuvant comprising a positively charged group, a complex of said hydrophobic active with said hydrophilic adjuvant, and combinations thereof. An aqueous liposome dispersion comprising the liposome, and a personal care composition comprising the liposome. A process of preparing the liposome, comprising the steps of: forming a premix by dissolving a phospholipid, a hydrophobic active comprising a carboxylate group in an organic solvent; evaporating off said organic solvent from the premix to form a phospholipid film; and hydrating said lipid film with a hydration medium comprising a hydrophilic adjuvant comprising a positively charged group and homogenize the medium to form an aqueous liposome dispersion.
Patent CA-2828223-A1 (CA)
Title: Ergonomic and versatile handles for tools including surgical instruments
Inventor: NEWCOMB WILLIAM LEVIN
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: A surgical instrument includes first and second members, with each member including a handle adjacent a first end of the member, a working portion having an inner surface and an outer surface and extending from a second, opposite end of the member, and a pivot portion located between the handle and the working portion. The first and second members are pivotally connected at the pivot portions about a pivot axis such that the handles are movable between an open position in which the handles are spaced apart and the working portions are adjacent one another and a closed position in which the handles have been brought together and the working portions are spaced apart.
Patent CA-2828845-A1 (CA)
Title: Luminaire et mecanisme de raccord d'element de sortie associe
Inventor: YAPHE HOWARD
IPC: F21V17/16
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: Il est décrit diverses réalisations dun appareil déclairage et du mécanisme de couplage dun élément de sortie associé. Dans une réalisation, un appareil déclairage encastrable comprend au moins deux modules déclairage, chacun comprenant un logement encastrable ayant des parois opposées. Lappareil déclairage comprend également un élément de sortie qui peut être fixé le long des parois latérales et entre celles-ci à un élément de sortie de lappareil déclairage au moins en partie défini, et des structures de couplage opposées sollicitées vers lintérieur qui sétendent au moins en partie le long des parois respectives et qui sont adaptées pour recevoir et fixer de façon résiliente les bords correspondants de son élément de sortie.
Patent CA-2830482-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM DONG SUB
IPC: H04M1/72454
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling brightness in a portable terminal are provided. The method comprises measuring temperature according to a preset period, extracting a brightness value mapped to the measured temperature from a stored brightness table, and changing a brightness of the portable terminal to correspond to the extracted brightness value.
Patent CA-2831103-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THIAGARAJAN RAMESH
IPC: B64C3/20
Filed: 2013-10-22
Abstract: A method of splicing together a first core member and a second core member, including positioning the first core member relative to the second core member, and expanding a foam mixture in a splicing area until the foam mixture becomes an expanded foam, the splicing area being formed between an exposed portion of the first core member and an exposed portion of the second core member. The expanded foam creates a structural bond between the first core member and the second core member. A method of joining a core member to a structure and a core stiffened structure with a first core member spliced to a second core member with an expanded foam are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2834310-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUAU JEAN-MARC
IPC: C08L75/08
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: The invention relates to novel associative thickeners of the hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide urethane (HEUR) type, of which the hydrophobic monomer is based on cyclohexylol alkyls. It is these novel polyurethanes that allow the liberal thickening of an aqueous formulation at a medium shear gradient, while limiting the increase in the viscosity at a low shear gradient. The invention also relates to compositions containing said thickeners and to the uses thereof in different formulations such as water-based paints.
Patent CA-2834480-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FIELDER LANCE I
IPC: E21B47/009
Filed: 2013-11-26
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for sensing wellbore conditions in artificial lift wells using low profile sensors that are installed on down hole production equipment that makes them easier to install and retrieve. In one embodiment, low profile sensors are installed on a rod string making their insertion and removal much easier than it would be if they were mounted on production tubing. The sensors can be attached directly to the rod string or can be attached to a cable that is attached to the rod string. The sensors can transmit their data electrically through the cable or through the rod string. Alternatively, the sensors can transmit their data acoustically through the rod string.
Patent CA-2835289-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WUNSCHE EDGAR R
IPC: C21B7/24
Filed: 2010-05-07
Abstract: A remotely controlled, semi-automatic sampling and temperature measuring apparatus for steelmaking comprises (i) an air-cooled main probe body carrying a retractable metallic pipe pole containing a plurality of measuring cardboard cartridges by means of a push-pull driving mechanism; (ii) a non-cooled half-moon circular probe housing comprising a rotating arm for inserting and removal of the main probe body from the furnace by means of a hydraulic rotating actuator; and (iii) a double sided frame arm connected to the furnace shell for rotating and repositioning the half-moon circular probe housing and the main probe body away from the furnace for replacing the cardboard cartridges.
Patent CA-2835324-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DENLEY TRISTAN
IPC: G06Q50/20
Filed: 2012-04-06
Abstract: A system for assisting a student or other user to identify courses that best fit the student's or user's talents and program of study. Ratings can be shown as a number of stars, a number, a letter, or similar indicator. The system combines three criteria to produce each list of courses that it recommends: courses that apply directly to the student's program of study, courses that are the most central to the university curriculum (centrality ranking), and courses that the model predicts the student will achieve the best grades in (grade prediction). The recommended course list may be displayed in a web based interface that allows each student to find information on his/her recommended course curricula and requirements, as well as class availability in upcoming semesters. Majors or concentrations can also be evaluated and recommended.
Patent CA-2836920-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIRK DOUGLAS A
IPC: E06B3/67
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A window assembly comprising a window frame and a window sash is disclosed. The sash is supported on the window frame for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position. The sash supports an insulated glass unit with an internal blind and includes a primary operator connected to the blind so that linear movement of the primary operator causes movement of said blind. When the sash is closed, a secondary operator supported in the window frame engages the primary operator so that linear movement of the secondary operator causes a corresponding linear movement of the primary operator.
Patent CA-2841181-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-human ngf antibody
Inventor: KAMOHARA MASAZUMI
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2012-08-10
Abstract: [Problem] To provide: an anti-human NGF antibody which is reduced in the influence on fetuses and the risk of adverse side effects including thrombosis while keeping a high neutralizing activity, and which has excellent safety, or an antigen-binding fragment thereof; and a means for preventing or treating various diseases for which human NGF is involved in the development of a disease state, which utilizes the antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof. [Solution] An Fab' fragment of an anti-human NGF antibody, which comprises a heavy-chain variable region comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 6 and a light-chain variable region comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 4.
Patent CA-2847061-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEIS ROLAND
IPC: C07K14/55
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a genetically modified yeast cell comprising: - at least one recombinant promoter operably linked to at least one gene encoding a polypeptide or protein supporting the biosynthesis of polypeptides or proteins within said cell, said at least one gene being located at the native genomic locus of the genetically unmodified wild-type yeast cell, wherein the naturally occurring promoter of the at least one gene encoding the biosynthesis supporting polypeptide or protein is inactivated by at least one mutation within said naturally occurring promoter and, - a secretion cassette comprising a recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a protein or polypeptide of interest and a method for producing a recombinant protein or polypeptide of interest using such a cell.
Patent CA-2847189-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURKE ROBERT
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: A system, computer-implemented method, and a computer program product are provided for load profile management and cost sensitivity analysis. A baseline load profile is input via a user interface, wherein the baseline load profile is based on a set of equipment load profiles. A target load profile is generated based on a selected modification of the baseline load profile. The target load profile is compared with the baseline load profile. The comparison of the target load profile and the baseline load profile is output via the user interface.
Patent CA-2847694-A1 (CA)
Title: Oral and skin care compositions based on a 3 , 3 ' - dialkyl - 1 , 1 ' - biphenyl - 2 , 2 ' - diol or a 3 , 3 ' -dialkenyl- 1 , 1 ' -biphenyl- 2 ' -diol
Inventor: SUBRAMANYAM RAVI
IPC: A61Q19/06
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising antibacterially effective amounts of a compound of Formula (I): or a salt thereof in which R1 and R2 are each independently(C1-C6) alkyl or (C2 C6) alkenyl, and a carrier. Suitable carriers include orally acceptable carriers and dermatologically acceptable carriers. The disclosed compositions include oral care and personal care compositions useful for treating or preventing oral and skin conditions, respectively.
Patent CA-2849524-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRIGNAC JACQUES L
IPC: G01N29/265
Filed: 2009-06-01
Abstract: An ultrasonic probe carrier (100) includes a base (102), a first side arm (104) having a first end thereof attached to the base (102) and a second end thereof extending outwardly from the base (102) on one side of a tube (108), and a second side arm (104) having a first end thereof attached to the base (102) and a second end thereof extending outwardly from the base (102) on an opposite side of the tube (108), at least a portion of the first and second side arms (104) being biased towards each other to removably secure the carrier (1110) around at least a portion of a circumference of the tube (108). An ultrasonic probe (110) is attached to the base (102), and the carrier (100) and ultrasonic probe (110) are rotatable around the tube (108) to scan at least one of the circumference of the tube (108) and a weld (107) disposed around the circumference of the tube (108).
Patent CA-2850043-A1 (CA)
Title: Transmission system, participation fee management method, computer program product, and maintenance system
Inventor: MIIDA TETSUYA
IPC: G06Q30/04
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: According to an embodiment, a transmission system includes: a transmission management system and a fee management system. The transmission management system manages participation time information using a given transmission terminal. The fee management system manages participation fee information. The transmission management system includes a transmission unit that transmits the participation time information to the fee management system. The fee management system includes: a user management unit that manages user identification information and terminal identification information in a manner linked; a reception unit that receives the participation time information transmitted from the transmission management system; a participation time calculation unit that calculates a total participation time of conversation; a participation fee calculation unit that calculates a participation fee; and a participation fee summing unit that refers to the user management unit, sums up participation fees of each transmission terminal, and calculates a total participation fee for each user.
Patent CA-2850984-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM CHUL-SUNG
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2012-10-12
Abstract: There is provided a system and method for creating model of a subsurface region based on multiple depth values. The method includes selecting seeds that represent a starting location within a desired horizon surfaces and generating a plurality of candidate horizons from the selected seeds. A number of depth values from the candidate horizons may be combined into a representative depth value and an uncertainty may be computed based on discrepancies among the depth values. A model of the subsurface region may be created using the depth values and the uncertainty.
Patent CA-2851735-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIPSON TOMMIE CARROLL
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2014-05-14
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a flexible rope insert having an elasticized central portion that is capable of stretching. This stretchable rope insert allows for limited stretching of the rope when an animal is roped. The flexible rope insert cushions the shock load on a steer or other animal that is stopped too abruptly with a rope.
Patent CA-2852657-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AHLER MARCO
IPC: E21F17/18
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for increasing the operational safety of mobile machines (50) in aboveground or underground mining operations for the extraction of minerals by utilizing RFID technology. At least one transmitting unit (21) may be provided at the mobile machine (50). At least one receiving unit and at least one non-machine-related RFID transponder which can be activated by means of the transmitting unit and in the case of activation is contactlessly detected, may be provided. In addition, at least one reference transponder (7) and a control unit for actuating the transmitting unit and evaluating transponder signals in measuring cycles may be provided. To improve the energy requirement of the method and of a system designed therefor, the reference transponder (7) may be mounted on the mobile machine (50) at a defined distance, stored in the control unit, from the transmitting unit (21). The signal field strength L of the transmitter signal of the transmitting unit (21) may be changed in dependence on the response signal of the reference transponder (7) in a calibration cycle (KCB) for eliminating the environmental influences.
Patent CA-2852751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITE BRUCE
IPC: C02F9/00
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: A portable sewage collection system comprising a cubicle with a flushing toilet and a sewage processing system. The sewage processing system is arranged to extract liquid effluent with low turbidity, wherein a portion of the liquid effluent is recycled and used as the flush liquid for the flushing toilet. The sewage collection system being powered by compressed air and being particularly suitable for use in remote locations such as underground mines. The cubicle includes a light that can be activated by a switch to provide light within the cubicle and the cubicle also including a deodorising spray to spray a deodorant into the cubicle to provide a pleasant smell.
Patent CA-2852980-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for providing information concerning chromophores in physiological media
Inventor: CHENG XUEFENG
IPC: A61B5/145
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for providing information about chromophores in physiological media. More particularly, the invention relates to non-invasive systems and methods for determining absolute values of oxygenated and/or deoxygenated hemoglobins and their ratios in a physiological medium. The system generally includes a portable probe having a source module (122) for irradiating into the medium electromagnetic radiation, a detector module (124) detecting radiation from a target area in the medium, and a processing module (140) determining the absolute values of the chromophore concentrations and the ratios thereof based on input and output parameters of the source and detector modules. In one aspect, the invention provides a solution for unknown parameters of the chromophores in a medium using a novel processing algorithm.  In another aspect, the invention concerns a portable unit for performing the requisite measurements, which unit includes a movable member having one or more radiation sources and one or more radiation detectors, and an actuator designed to cause the member to move along predetermined curvilinear paths. Properties of the chromophores are measured for individual voxels defined along each motion path, and/or cross-voxels defined at the intersection of voxels along different motion paths. These measured values are then used in a preferred embodiment to generate two- or three-dimensional images of the distribution of chromophores or their properties. In other aspects, the invention includes various patterns for the optimal distribution of sources and detectors for the optical probe, and self-calibrating operation of the probe substantially in real-time.
Patent CA-2855066-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAGE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01F23/00
Filed: 2011-11-30
Abstract: Mixing systems and methods include a mixing device comprising a primary tube having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface and an inner lumen and at least one secondary tube having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface and an inner lumen. The at least one secondary tube is substantially parallel to the primary tube. The distal end of the at least one secondary tube is fluidly connected to the primary tube at a junction located on the primary tube close to the distal end of the primary tube.
Patent CA-2860806-A1 (CA)
Title: New c5a binding nucleic acids
Inventor: HOHLIG KAI
IPC: C12N15/115
Filed: 2013-01-10
Abstract: The present invention is related to a nucleic acid molecule capable of binding to human C5a, wherein the nucleic acid molecule comprises a central stretch of nucleotides, wherein the central stretch of nucleotides comprises a nucleotide sequence of 5' AUGn1GGUGKUn2n3RGGGHUGUKGGGn4Gn5CGACGCA 3' [SEQ ID NO: 61], wherein n1 is U or dU, n2 is G or dG, n3 is A or dA, n4 is U or dU, n5 is U or dU and G, A, U, C, H, K, and R are ribonucleotides, and dU, dG and dA are 2'-deoxyribonucleotides.
Patent CA-2866985-A1 (CA)
Title: Attachment for a photopolymerization device and charging station therefor
Inventor: SCHMID STEPHAN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2013-04-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a charging station for a wireless photopolymerization device for curing photopolymerizable dental materials, wherein the photopolymerization device comprises a store for electric current, in particular a battery or a capacitor, and wherein the charging station comprises at least one electrically conductive charging contact, by means of which an electrically conductive connection to an electrically conductive mating charging contact of the photopolymerization device is provided in order to charge the store when the photopolymerization device is connected to the charging station, wherein the electrically conductive charging contact is part of an attachment that is or can be detachably fastened to the charging station, wherein the electrically conductive charging contact is connected in the attachment to at least one second electrically conductive charging contact of the charging station in an electrically conductive manner when the attachment is fastened to the charging station. The invention further relates to a wireless photopolymerization device for curing photopolymerizable dental materials, wherein the photopolymerization device comprises a store for electric current, in particular a battery or a capacitor, and wherein the photopolymerization device comprises at least one electrically conductive charging contact, by means of which an electrically conductive connection to an electrically conductive mating charging contact of a charging station for the photopolymerization device can be established in order to charge the store when the photopolymerization device is connected to the charging station, wherein the electrically conductive charging contact is part of an attachment that is or can be detachably fastened to the photopolymerization device, wherein the electrically conductive charging contact is connected in the attachment to at least one second electrically conductive charging contact in the photopolymerization device in an electrically conductive manner when the attachment is fastened to the photopolymerization device. The invention further relates to an attachment for connecting a wireless photopolymerization device to a charging station, and a photopolymerization apparatus comprising a charging station, a handheld photopolymerization device, and an attachment.
Patent CA-2871293-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKANO TADASHI
IPC: C23C28/00
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for producing a black-plated steel sheet capable of being blackened in a short amount of time, and exhibiting an excellent ability to maintain a black appearance after processing. As an original sheet, the sheet used is a Zn-plating steel sheet which contains molten Al and Mg and has a Zn-plating layer containing molten Al and Mg, containing Al in the amount of 0.1-22.0 mass%, inclusive, and containing Mg in the amount of 0.1-1.5 mass%, inclusive. The plating layer is blackened by causing the molten-plating steel sheet to contact water vapor inside a tightly sealed container. When doing so, the concentration of oxygen inside the tightly sealed container is 13% or less.
Patent CA-2872303-A1 (CA)
Title: Biocompatible self-ligating brackets
Inventor: VOUDOURIS JOHN
IPC: A61C7/28
Filed: 2012-07-25
Abstract: A plurality of self-ligating orthodontic brackets for use in orthodontic treatment comprising at least one first bracket, at least one second bracket, and at least one third bracket. Each of the first, second and third brackets include a first, second and third locking shutter, respectively, for applying a force onto an archwire to effect orthodontic treatment. The first locking shutter applies a first force, the second locking shutter applies a second force and the third locking shutter applies a third force such that the first, second and third forces differ from each other.