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Patent CA-2751097-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VERCAUTEREN TOM
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: A method for processing images acquired in real time through a medical device, said images being loaded into a buffer, compris-ing the steps of : stopping the loading of the images into the buffer, pro-cessing loaded images using an incremental algorithm, displaying succes-sively intermediate results of the processing, resuming the loading and stopping the processing based on an evaluation of said intermediate results.
Patent CA-2753249-A1 (CA)
Title: Estimating physical parameters using three dimensional representations
Inventor: HATZILIAS KAROL
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2010-02-03
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for estimating physical parameters using three dimensional representations. In one aspect, predetermined light patterns are projected onto an object and light patterns resulting from an interaction of the projected light patterns and portions of the object are detected. Three dimensional locations of multiple light elements in the detected light pattern are determined, and physical parameters of the object, for example, weight, are estimated based on the locations.
Patent CA-2753555-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HINSPERGER PETER
IPC: A63C19/12
Filed: 2011-09-27
Abstract: The present invention is directed to, in combination, a protective cover in juxtaposition with artificial turf, the protective cover permitting air and water to pass through the cover and reduce bacteria growth in artificial turf while permitting dissipation of heat from artificial turf and to protect markings or indicia on the artificial turf from sunlight. The cover comprises a structure of at least one layer of an open mesh weave of thermoplastic material in which the weave has warp and weft strips forming a thin substantially uniform layer having opposed major surfaces and openings therein to permit moisture and air to pass therethrough, and a layer of lace coating on at least one of the major surfaces, the layer of lace coating only partially covering a portion of at least one major surface.
Patent CA-2754867-A1 (CA)
Title: Substrat marquable au laser et procede de fabrication associe
Inventor: RANCIEN SANDRINE
IPC: B41M5/00
Filed: 2010-03-15
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un substrat marquable au laser, comportant au moins un matériau apte à former une marque colorée sous irradiation laser, et au moins un agent d'infalsification produisant une coloration visible irréversible lors d'une tentative d'effacement chimique de la marque.
Patent CA-2755836-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAHLSTROEM KENNET
IPC: B23K9/12
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric arc-welding welding head (100) comprising a contact device (170) and one or more wire feeder units (130, 150), the contact device (160) encompassing an electrode assembly (170), the electrode assembly (170) comprising at least two fusible continuously-fed wire electrodes (172, 174, 176) arranged in a contact device (160) An electrically insulated duct (180) is provided for electric insulation of at least one of the electrodes (174) so that the electrode (174) is electrically insulated from other electrodes (172, 176) in the electrode assembly (170) The invention also relates to an electric arc-welding contact device (160) and an electric arc-welding welding head assembly (200)
Patent CA-2762314-A1 (CA)
Title: Mechanism of action of primary cell derived biologic
Inventor: HADDEN JOHN W
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A method of treating an immune target that is suppressing the immune system and restoring the immune system, including the steps of administering an effective amount of a primary cell derived biologic, modifying populations of B and T  cells in blood, activating regional lymph nodes, infiltrating an area adjacent to an immune target with T helper and B cells, infiltrating the immune traget with T killer cells and macrophages, and treating the immune target and restoring the immune system. A  method of inducing immunization in a patient. A method of destroying a tumor.  A method of predicting a favorable treatment outcome to cancer treatment. A method of immune prophylaxis. A method of immune restoration. A method of treating a tumor. A  method of preventing tumor escape.
Patent CA-2765527-A1 (CA)
Title: N-substituted-cyclic amino derivative
Inventor: SUETSUGU SATOSHI
IPC: A61K31/538
Filed: 2010-06-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by formula (I) which is useful as a renin inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. [In the formula, R1a represents an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, or the like; R1m represents a hydrogen atom, or the like; G1, G2, G3 and G4 are as defined in item (i) or the like ((i) G1 represents -N(R1b)-, G2 represents -CO-, G3 represents -C(R1c)(R1d)-, and G4 represents an oxygen atom or the like); R1b represents an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, or the like; R1c and R1d independently represent an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, or the like; R2 represents an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, or the like; R3a, R3b, R3c and R3d independently represent a group: -A-B (wherein A represents a single bond or the like, and B represents a hydrogen atom or the like), or the like; n represents 1 or the like; and R5 represents a C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl group, or the like.]
Patent CA-2768120-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DAM JEREMY DANIEL
IPC: C22C14/00
Filed: 2012-02-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a flanged metal article. The method comprises (a) applying a first braze compound to a first portion of a metal article; (b) winding the first portion of a metal article with a length of a constraining metal member;  and (c) heating an assembly of the metal article, the constraining metal member, and the first braze compound to a temperature above the solidus temperature of the first braze compound, typically a temperature in a range from about 300°C to about 2500°C, to provide a flanged metal article, wherein the metal article has a coefficient of thermal expansion CTE 1, the constraining metal member has a coefficient of thermal expansion CTE 2, and CTE 1 is greater than CTE 2. The invention further provides a metal flange, which minimizes thermal expansion mismatch between a high expansion metal and a low expansion brittle material.
Patent CA-2769449-A1 (CA)
Title: Selective alpha 2b/2c agonists
Inventor: NGUYEN PHONG X
IPC: C07D277/18
Filed: 2010-07-01
Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful as agonists of alpha 2B/2C receptors. Pharmaceutical compositions including the presently described compounds and methods of treatment of diseases and conditions with the presently described compounds also are disclosed.
Patent CA-2773201-A1 (CA)
Title: Variable volume bore piston pump
Inventor: OPHARDT HEINER
IPC: F04B53/10
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A piston pump which permits advantageous operation over both short stroke piston movement and long stroke piston movement.
Patent CA-2773656-A1 (CA)
Title: Floating wear sleeve assembly for shaft seals
Inventor: EPSHETSKY YEFIM
IPC: F16J15/50
Filed: 2010-09-07
Abstract: A wear sleeve assembly for a seal on a shaft includes a sleeve having inner and outer circumferential surfaces, the outer surface being engageable by a seal inner surface at a contact location to prevent fluid flow between the seal inner surface and the sleeve outer surface. The sleeve inner surface defines a bore sized to receive a portion of the shaft with clearance. A coupler is configured to connect the sleeve with the shaft and provides a clearance space between the sleeve inner surface and a shaft outer surface at about the seal contact location. Thereby, the sleeve is adjustably positionable relative to the shaft so that the sleeve remains generally centered within the seal as the sleeve and shaft rotate about the axis. The coupler preferably includes an annular body with first and second axially-spaced, relatively displaceable sections for displacing the sleeve relative to the shaft.
Patent CA-2776691-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for providing harq feedback in a multi-carrier wireless communication system
Inventor: SAMBHWANI SHARAD DEEPAK
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus provide hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) feedback corresponding to the status of multiple downlink carriers, with or without MIMO being configured. Here, for at least some configurations, with respect to the selection of HARQ feedback symbols, the downlink carriers are grouped into groups of one or two carriers such that HARQ feedback symbol code books that were previously implemented in conventional HSDPA or DC-HSDPA systems may be utilized. That is, after encoding a data stream, HARQ feedback symbols selected from a plurality of code books configured for groups of one or two of the downlink carriers are utilized to modulate an uplink channel. The modulation or channelization may be accomplished with dual channelization codes or a single channelization code with a reduced spreading factor to insert two symbols into a single time slot.
Patent CA-2777427-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOLBERG STEFAN
IPC: E21B43/119
Filed: 2010-10-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a perforating gun having an outer gun barrel, inside of which an inner barrel is coaxially arranged, carrying perforators that can be ignited by means of a detonating cord leading through the gun barrel and, after ignition, pierce the gun barrel in order to form penetration holes, wherein means are provided for automatically closing the penetration holes after the blast, said means being a swellable medium. In order to ensure that the swellable medium requires little space in the perforating gun and can be easily integrated into the perforating gun, according to the invention the swellable medium is disposed in a laminary manner inside the perforating gun.
Patent CA-2777732-A1 (CA)
Title: Hinge mechanism for a fluid filled lens assembly
Inventor: SENATORE DANIEL
IPC: G02B3/14
Filed: 2010-10-15
Abstract: In an embodiment, a hinge for a fluid-filled lens assembly includes a base having a first end configured to connect to a temple arm of the lens assembly and a second end configured to connect to a frame of the lens assembly, wherein the base includes a gap that is shaped to allow for tubing to pass from the first end to the second end of the base. In an embodiment, the first end of the base includes a cammed surface configured to engage a surface of the temple arm. In an embodiment, the first and second ends of the base are configured to flex around a rotation axis of the hinge.
Patent CA-2779039-A1 (CA)
Title: Generating induced pluripotent stem cells and progenitor cells from fibroblasts
Inventor: BHATIA MICKIE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2010-10-29
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of generating progenitor cells, such as hematopoietic or neural progenitor cells, from fibroblasts, such as dermal fibroblasts, comprising providing fibroblasts that express or are treated with a POU domain containing gene or protein and culturing the cells under conditions that allow production of progenitor cells, without traversing the pluripotent state. Also provided is a method of isolating a subpopulation of fibroblasts with reprogramming potential comprising providing fibroblasts that express an Oct-4-reporter and isolating cells that are positive for the reporter. Further provided is a method of generating reprogrammed fibroblast-derived induced pluripotent stem cells. Also provided are uses and assays of the cells produced by the methods of the disclosure.
Patent CA-2779628-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAURENCE MARK
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2010-11-08
Abstract: A plant wall and module for growing plants is disclosed in which the plant wall and module provide for the controlled delivery of water and nutrients to plants located on the plant wall and module. The plant wall may include a matrix of modules, each module filled with an inert growing medium. The inert growing medium preferably includes openings in which plants are secured and from which plants can grow from the growing medium. An irrigation system delivers water and nutrients to each module and may be removed and replaced from the plant wall without removal of the irrigation system. In addition, a drainage channel, such as a rear drainage channel, is formed so that excess water may exit from the modules. Capillary breaks may also be provided within the growing medium of each module to aid in the distribution of water and nutrients throughout the growing medium.
Patent CA-2779983-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAMPBELL MARK
IPC: A45C3/04
Filed: 2012-06-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to bags and patterns therefor, and in particular, to bags with detachable coupon portions and foldable patterns therefor. A foldable bag pattern includes a body. The body has a pair of first and second longitudinal edges, and a pair of top and bottom transverse edges running between the first and second longitudinal edges. A plurality of elongate body panels are arranged side-by-side between the first and second longitudinal edge. A plurality of longitudinal fold lines extend between the top and bottom transverse edges. Each longitudinal fold line is disposed between an adjacent pair of body panels. A top transverse fold line extends between the first and second longitudinal edges.  A bottom transverse fold line extends between the first and second longitudinal edges.  The body also includes a top margin and a bottom margin. The top margin is defined between the top transverse edge and the top transverse fold line. The top margin has at least one detachable coupon portion. The bottom margin is defined between the bottom transverse edge and the bottom transverse fold line. The body panels are foldable along the longitudinal and transverse fold lines to form a bag having a base bag portion formed by the bottom margin, an open top bag portion, and the at least one detachable coupon portion disposed adjacent the top bag portion.
Patent CA-2781191-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for optimizing savings relative to purchasing products
Inventor: HALL MARIANNE
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: A system and method is provided for optimizing a purchase of a desired product on a computer. The method includes receiving product information related to the desired product, a companion product, shelf prices, ring prices, a price threshold, and a rebate amount, and calculating a total shelf price based on shelf prices of the desired and companion products. The method further includes determining whether the total shelf price is greater than or equal to the price threshold, and if so, calculating a total ring price based on the ring prices of the desired and companion products. A result set is provided with the total shelf price and the total ring price.  The result set may be ordered based on the total ring price. If a selection of a desired product is received, the result set may include the desired product.
Patent CA-2783953-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GATES ALFRED S JR
IPC: C23C16/30
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: A method for making a coated cutting insert, as well as the coated cutting insert, includes a step of providing a substrate which has a surface, and depositing a CVD  coating layer of titanium oxycarbonitride. The gaseous mixture from which the coating layer of titanium oxycarbonitride is deposited has a composition of nitrogen, methane hydrogen chloride, titanium tetrachloride, acetonitrile, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen. The coating layer of titanium oxycarbonitride comprises titanium oxycarbonitride whiskers having as measured in a two-dimensional plane view an average length greater than about 1.0 µm, an average width greater than about 0.2µm, and an average aspect ratio greater than about 2Ø
Patent CA-2784474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEARCE DAVID
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2010-12-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de détection de matériel génétique issu de Chlamydia trachomatis, consistant à détecter une séquence d'acide nucléique spécifique, éventuellement à l'aide de sondes et d'amorces spécifiques et éventuellement en association avec la détection de matériel génétique issu de Pectobacterium atrosepticum en tant que témoin interne. L'invention concerne également des produits et des trousses associés.
Patent CA-2786300-A1 (CA)
Title: Cargo loader
Inventor: WILLIAMS TROY D
IPC: B65G25/08
Filed: 2011-01-04
Abstract: A cargo loader operable to load cargo into an opening of an enclosed trailer. The loader has an elongated bed with front and rear portions. A carriage is mounted on the bed and coupled to a drive assembly operable to move the carriage between the front and rear portions. Forks are mounted on the carriage and move therewith. Cargo is loaded onto the forks when the carriage is positioned on the front portion. The opening of the trailer is positioned adjacent the rear portion so that when the carriage pushes the forks and cargo thereupon longitudinally along the bed toward the rear portion, the forks and cargo are received inside the trailer. The drive assembly moves the carriage from the rear to the front portion to withdraw the forks from inside the trailer while a cargo retention assembly maintains the cargo inside the trailer.
Patent CA-2786605-A1 (CA)
Title: Fatty acid fumarate derivatives and their uses
Inventor: VU CHI B
IPC: A01N37/00
Filed: 2011-01-07
Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Fumarate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Fumarate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing cancer, a metabolic disorder or neurodegenerative disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Fumarate Derivative.
Patent CA-2786935-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALD MARTIN
IPC: C07K14/415
Filed: 2010-12-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation and the use of recombinant variants of the group-6 allergens of the poaceae which are characterized by the fact that their IgE reactivity is reduced in comparison with the known wild-type allergens while simultaneously the reactivity with T-lyphocytes is largely retained.
Patent CA-2791168-A1 (CA)
Title: Structure de pointe avant d'aeronef et aeronef correspondant
Inventor: GUERING BERNARD
IPC: B64C1/06
Filed: 2012-09-20
Abstract: Cette structure de pointe avant d'aéronef comportant des cadres (2, 4, 6), un entablement inférieur (12) et un entablement supérieur (14) destinés à recevoir un pare-brise. L'entablement inférieur (12) présentant une forme cintrée à deux branches qui sont reliées entre elles par une bielle (26) de liaison.
Patent CA-2792195-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARMY DONALD E
IPC: C01B13/02
Filed: 2012-10-09
Abstract: An ozone converter that includes an outer housing having an inlet and an outlet is disclosed. In this embodiment the ozone converter includes a core disposed within the outer housing and a bypass cylinder disposed between the inlet and the outlet and that passes through the core such that air within the bypass cylinder does not contact the core. The ozone converter of this embodiment also includes a blocking sleeve that surrounds a portion of the bypass cylinder and that is moveable from a first position to a second position. When the bypass sleeve is in the first position air that enters in the inlet is directed by the blocking sleeve into the bypass cylinder and when it is in the second position air that enters the inlet is allowed to enter an outer passage between the bypass cylinder and the outer housing.
Patent CA-2792210-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUHLMANN HENNING
IPC: B63H25/34
Filed: 2012-10-16
Abstract: In order to provide a device (100) for manoeuvring a watercraft comprising a rudder trunk (10) and a receiving shaft (11), wherein a first part (12) of the rudder trunk (10) is disposed in the receiving shaft (11) in such a manner that there is an intermediate space (14) between the first part (12) of the rudder trunk (10) and a wall (17) of the receiving shaft (12), and a second part (13) of the rudder trunk (10) projects from the receiving shaft (11), wherein the intermediate space (14) is filled with a connecting means (15) at least in certain areas and wherein the connecting means (15) clamps the first part (12) of the rudder trunk (10) over a clamping height (16, 16a), and a method for manufacturing a device for manoeuvring a watercraft, wherein the manufacturing expenditure for the rudder trunk (10) is reduced and the installation process of the rudder trunk (10) is simplified, it is proposed that the connecting means (15) connects the first part (12) of the rudder trunk (10) to the wall (17) of the receiving shaft (11), wherein the connecting means (15) is disposed surrounding an entire circumference of the first part (12) of the rudder trunk (10) and wherein the connecting means (15) is disposed at least in the lower end region (18) of the clamping height (16, 16a) and in the upper end region (19) of the clamping height (16, 16a) and wherein the length ratio between the clamping height (16, 16a) and the second part (13) of the rudder trunk (10) is at least 1, preferably between 1 and 3, particularly preferably between 1 and 2.
Patent CA-2793293-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLAVER TOM
IPC: A61F9/08
Filed: 2010-04-01
Abstract: A system for generating artificial vision in a subject, comprising: an image capture means for capturing an image from a surrounding environment; an image processing means for processing the image and converting the image into an image signal;  and a retinal implant or stimulation device configured to be implanted within an eye of a patient and positioned on or adjacent the retina. The implant or stimulation device comprises a substrate and a plurality of light sources arranged in an array on the substrate for stimulating nerve cells of the retina, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is configured to emit infrared radiation to stimulate one or more nerve cells in response to a respective stimulation signal derived from the image signal.
Patent CA-2793879-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOSSUM RENAE DIANNA
IPC: C11D1/62
Filed: 2011-04-01
Abstract: A fabric softener composition, comprising 1% to 49% by weight of a bis-(2-hydroxypropyl)-dimethylammonium methylsulphate fatty acid ester having a molar ratio of fatty acid moieties to amine moieties of from 1.85 to 1.99, wherein the average chain length of the fatty acid moieties is from 16 to 18 carbon atoms and the iodine value of the fatty acid moieties, calculated for the free fatty acid, is from 0.5 to 50.
Patent CA-2795303-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EBERLEIN MARTIN
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2011-02-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a stack (1) comprising a number of identical shopping carts (2) pushed one inside the other, which stack can be transported with the aid of transportation means such as trucks, containers, and the like and is kept ready for removal and for use of the individual shopping carts (2) after being transported to a collection point (14), which is constructed by self-service shops, wherein the shopping carts (2) are pushed one inside the other by means of the chassis (3) and the baskets (4) thereof both during transport and at the collection point (14) in such a way that a stack distance is formed between each shopping cart (2), wherein a stack distance (b) is greater than a stack distance (a) and the length (B) of the stack (1a) having the stack distances (b) is greater than the length (A) of the same stack (1) having the stack distances (a), and wherein the stack (1) having the length (A) is intended for transport and the stack (1a) having the length (B) is intended to be provided at a collection point (14).
Patent CA-2796001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELGADO CASTILLO JOSE MIQUEL
IPC: C10G15/08
Filed: 2011-04-14
Abstract: A method is disclosed for the treatment of a liquid, in particular a mineral oil, for increasing the portion of low-boiling fractions. The treatment comprises generating pressure waves having a first frequency, subjecting the liquid to said pressure waves in a region of application and feeding the so-treated liquid to a tank. At least one pipe flowed through by the treated liquid and immediately following said region of application is excited to oscillations of a second frequency, which is the resonance frequency of the excited system.