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Patent CA-2884131-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUTCHINS TIMOTHY
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well. The processing station includes an automated fluid delivery system operable to dispense a fluid into the collection well, and a controller operatively coupled to the fluid deliver system, wherein the controller causes the fluid delivery system to selectively dispense fluids into the collection well based at least in part on a flow rate across the filter determined at least in part based on changes in the monitored fluid level in the collection well.
Patent CA-2887014-A1 (CA)
Title: Granular spreader assembly
Inventor: OUTCALT ANDREW
IPC: E01C19/20
Filed: 2013-08-15
Abstract: An auger may have a spiral blade that extends radially outwardly from a shaft and that has resiliently-deformable material at the radial outer edge that physically contacts the inner surface of the tube in which the auger is positioned. When the auger is not rotated, the physical contact of the resiliently-deformable material on the inner surface of the tube may prevent granular material from flowing through the opening in the tube.
Patent CA-2889796-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARATIAN STEPHEN A
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2013-10-10
Abstract: There is provided an ergonomic container for draining fluid from the pleural space or peritoneal cavity of a patient. The container is desirably easy to open, easy to pour, easy to hold, easy to control and keep from falling on the floor, and that has graphics that communicate the use and disposal of the container in a relatively simple and easy to understand manner.
Patent CA-2890702-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVEY NEIL
IPC: B01J19/10
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: A particle matter agglomeration system (100) enables cost effective and efficient filtration of aerosols. The system (100) includes an acoustic chamber (110) for receiving an aerosol, and an ultrasonic transducer head assembly (300) for supporting an ultrasonic transducer (400). A transducer plate (410) faces into the acoustic chamber (110) for applying ultrasonic energy to the aerosol inside the acoustic chamber (110). A shaft (405) extends through the head assembly (300) and connects the transducer plate (410) to the ultrasonic transducer (400). A cooling jacket (315) is positioned around the shaft (405) and between the transducer plate (410) and the ultrasonic transducer (400), wherein the cooling jacket (315) receives cooling fluid for cooling the ultrasonic transducer (400).
Patent CA-2891645-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas diverter for well and reservoir stimulation
Inventor: MENDELL PAUL E
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore is provided.  The method includes introducing a composition comprising a gas into fractures of the subterranean formation extending from the wellbore, followed by or simultaneously with introducing a carrier fluid into the subterranean formation under sufficient pressure to fracture a portion of the subterranean formation and release hydrocarbons from the subterranean formation, wherein the gas occupies the fractures at a sufficient pressure to cause the carrier fluid to be diverted to additional fractures of the subterranean formation defined by the portion.
Patent CA-2892670-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOU FU J
IPC: F16L15/00
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: A tubular connection includes a pin member and a box member. The pin member has a first thread structure and a helical torque shoulder spaced axially along the pin member from the first thread structure.. The box member has a second thread structure and a second helical torque shoulder spaced axially along the box member from the second thread structure. The first thread structure and the second thread structure are sized and located to control a stab position of the tubular connection, and in the stab position the first helical torque shoulder does not engage or axially overlap with the second helical torque shoulder. A method of joining tubular members utilizing a helical torque shoulder is also provided.
Patent CA-2894249-A1 (CA)
Title: Toolbox
Inventor: BRUNNER YARON
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2013-12-24
Abstract: A toolbox comprising: a base member, made of a substantially rigid material, having base side walls extending from a base bottom to a perimetric base rim, and defining together a base interior storage space, said base bottom and base side walls configured with a base interior surface and a base exterior surface; a cover member, made of a substantially rigid material, having a perimetric cover rim, a cover interior surface and a cover exterior surface, said cover rim corresponding in shape and size to fit said base rim; and a liner member having a liner interior surface and a liner exterior surface, said liner member being made of a rigid though pliable material. The liner member is configured to be received within and supported by the base member in a spaced apart relationship there between so as to allow the liner member to be deformed towards the base interior surface.
Patent CA-2894944-A1 (CA)
Title: System for measurement of cardiovascular health
Inventor: HARRIS PAUL RONALD
IPC: A61B5/0295
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A system that continuously monitors cardiovascular health using an electrocardiography (ECG) source synchronized to an optical (PPG) source, without requiring invasive techniques or ongoing, large-scale external scanning procedures. The system includes an ECG signal source with electrodes contacting the skin, which generates a first set of information, and a watch-like device, worn on a limb such as an arm or a wrist, having a reflectance-based PPG signal source that generates a second set of information. Together with a processing module, housed within the watch-like device and configured to receive and process the first and second sets of information, from which the time differential of the heart beat pulmonary pressure wave can be calculated, continuous data related to cardiovascular health markers such as arterial stiffness can be determined. Automated heart rate calibration of the reflectance-based PPG sensor can also be achieved.
Patent CA-2898339-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif et procede d'elimination d'impuretes presentes sur des copeaux de matiere plastique
Inventor: GERCKE ALEXANDER
IPC: B29B17/02
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un dispositif (raffineur cylindrique ou raffineur sphérique) permettant d'éliminer les impuretés présentes sur des copeaux de matière plastique, comportant au moins un premier corps de nettoyage présentant une surface extérieure au moins cylindrique et/ou sphérique par endroits, formant une première surface de nettoyage, et au moins un second corps de nettoyage présentant une surface intérieure, au moins cylindrique et/ou sphérique par endroits, formant une seconde surface de nettoyage. Le second corps de nettoyage est conçu de manière à recevoir le premier corps de nettoyage, les surfaces de nettoyage étant opposées l'une à l'autre et délimitant entre elles un interstice de nettoyage. Ledit dispositif comporte également un dispositif d'entraînement grâce auquel au moins l'un des corps de nettoyage peut tourner autour de son axe longitudinal, et un dispositif d'amenée permettant d'acheminer les copeaux de matière plastique dans l'interstice de nettoyage. Les surfaces de nettoyage des corps de nettoyage présentent chacune une pluralité de nervures de nettoyage s'étendant sur leur surface de nettoyage, au moins un flanc de ces nervures étant incliné ou incurvé, et plusieurs traverses s'étendant perpendiculairement à la direction des nervures étant disposées entre au moins quelques nervures adjacentes entre elles. L'invention concerne en outre un procédé correspondant.
Patent CA-2898811-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical system and operating handle interface assembly therefor
Inventor: FISCHER KENNETH MARTIN
IPC: G05G1/08
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: An operating handle interface assembly is for an electrical system. The electrical system includes an enclosure having an interior and an exterior, and a plurality of electrical switching apparatus disposed within the interior. Each of the electrical switching apparatus includes an operating handle. The operating handle interface assembly includes a linking assembly structured to interconnect the operating handles of a plurality of the electrical switching apparatus. An elongated shaft includes opposing first and second ends. The first end cooperates with one of the operating handles of one of the electrical switching apparatus. The second end is disposed on the exterior of the enclosure. A handle attachment is coupled to the second end of the elongated shaft on the exterior of the enclosure. The handle attachment is operable among a plurality of positions to correspondingly operate the operating handles of all of the interconnected electrical switching apparatus.
Patent CA-2898977-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for controlling pump performance in a transmission
Inventor: LONG CHARLES F
IPC: F16H41/24
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hydraulic system of a transmission having a controller and a variable displacement pump. The pump includes an inlet and outlet and is adapted to be driven by a torque-generating mechanism. The system also includes a lube circuit fluidly coupled to the pump. A lube regulator valve is disposed in the lube circuit, such that the lube regulator valve is configured to move between at least a regulated position and an unregulated position. The regulated position corresponds to a regulated pressure in the lube circuit. A pressure switch is fluidly coupled to the lube regulator valve and configured to move between a first position and a second position, where the switch is disposed in electrical communication with the controller. A solenoid is disposed in electrical communication with the controller and is controllably coupled to the pump to alter the displacement of the pump.
Patent CA-2900667-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIBNEY RICHARD PETER
IPC: B61D39/00
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an inlet closure system for covering an inlet (I) formed in an upper region of a container body (12). The container body may a storage region of a hopper, a hopper vehicle (10) such as a hopper railway wagon or other storage devices. The inlet closure system comprises at least one closure member (14a, 14b) arranged substantially above the inlet and moveable between a first closed configuration in which the inlet is substantially closed and a second fully open configuration in which the inlet is substantially open, and at least one actuator (18a, 18b) mounted on an end wall (12b) of the container body for moving the closure member. The actuator remains below an upper edge (12be) of the end wall when the closure member is in the second fully open configuration.
Patent CA-2900987-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatic calibration system for header height controller with operator feedback
Inventor: SCHLIPF ROBERT
IPC: A01D41/14
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: Method of calibrating a header height controller responsive to signal outputs from a plurality of height sensors mounted to a header, the signal outputs are variable in magnitude with respect to changes in height of the header relative to a surface. The methods automatically and accurately calibrate header control systems to eliminate the need for manual calibration and provides feedback to the operator to ensure the quality of the calibration and to assist the operator in identify potential problems with sensors or header setup which could affect the operation and performance.
Patent CA-2901616-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG ESTHER H
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: The present application provides methods of preventing and treating the toxic effects of exposure to organophosphate agents. In embodiments, targeted cationic liposome complexes delivering nucleic acid molecules encoding butyrylchonesterase and a polyproline rich peptide are administered. Suitably, the administration is via inhalation or via aerosol. Also provided are cationic liposome complexes and methods of making the complexes for such administration.
Patent CA-2903360-A1 (CA)
Title: Pneumatic tire
Inventor: MATSUZAWA KAZUTAKA
IPC: B60C11/11
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A pneumatic tire has the following structure. Narrow grooves are arranged in a tread surface at intervals in a tire circumferential direction, each of the narrow grooves extending at an angle with the tire circumferential direction and having a groove width smaller than a groove depth. In one end portion of the narrow groove, an inflow part extending in the tire circumferential direction, communicating with the narrow groove at one end, and terminating at the other end is provided in a groove wall surface that is on an end point side of a tire circumferential component of a first vector from among groove wall surfaces of the narrow groove that face each other in the tire circumferential direction, the first vector being from one end of the narrow groove to the other end of the narrow groove.
Patent CA-2903717-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES NICHOLAUS A
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to inventory and radio frequency identification (RFID) device management. As described herein, RFID tags and readers can be utilized to implement one or more processes for identifying misplaced or orphaned products, configuring mode of integration used the RFID readers, determining a location of the RFID readers, or any combination thereof.
Patent CA-2905517-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAN HEI-MUN CHRISTINA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés d'étiquetage d'analytes dans un échantillon.
Patent CA-2906818-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SRINIVASAN ANUPAMA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and kits for preparing sequencing library to detect chromosomal abnormality using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) without the need of first isolating the cfDNA from a liquid fraction of a test sample. In some embodiments, the method involves reducing the binding between the cfDNA and nucleosomal proteins without unwinding the cfDNA from the nucleosomal proteins. In some embodiments, the reduction of binding may be achieved by treating with a detergent or heating. In some embodiments, the method further involves freezing and thawing the test sample before reducing the binding between the cfDNA and the nucleosomal proteins. In some embodiments, the test sample is a peripheral blood sample from a pregnant woman including cfDNA of both a mother and a fetus, wherein the methods may be used to detect fetal chromosomal abnormality such as copy number variation. In other embodiments, the test sample is a peripheral blood sample from a patient known or suspected to have cancer, wherein the methods can be used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the cfDNA of the patient. Kits for detection of copy number variation of the fetus using the disclosed methods are also provided.
Patent CA-2907453-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved meat slurry methods of production and compositions
Inventor: SMITTLE RICHARD BAIRD
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A process for producing a meat slurry is described. The process includes: (i) obtaining an animal source of protein; (ii) reducing piece size of the animal source of protein to produce a smaller-piece-sized animal source of protein; (iii) introducing one or more types of lactic acid producing bacteria and at least one carbohydrate energy source to the smaller-piece-sized animal source of protein to produce a meat mixture; (iv) adding water to the meat mixture to produce an activated meat mixture; (v) incubating the activated meat mixture to produce a meat slurry; and wherein the activated meat mixture has a pH value that is greater than about 5.0, and wherein prior to incubating, the lactic acid producing bacteria is present on the meat mixture in an amount that is at least about 1 x 107 colony forming units ("CFU") of lactic acid producing bacteria per gram of said meat mixture, and wherein after incubating, the lactic acid producing bacteria produces lactic acid in an amount that is sufficient to maintain a pH of the meat slurry at a value that is no greater than about 4.7.
Patent CA-2909192-A1 (CA)
Title: Service line transport and deployment system
Inventor: ORGERON KEITH J
IPC: E21B15/02
Filed: 2013-05-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a positioning system for service lines. Generally, the invention relates to a mechanism for the deployment, retraction, and transportation of fixed-length service lines such as electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and communication resources necessary to the operation of a drilling rig used for subterranean exploration. More particularly, the invention provides an extendable cable positioning system for use with drilling rigs where pad drilling will require relatively short distance movements of the drilling rig, and it is desirable to leave the energy resource systems stationary.
Patent CA-2909709-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHNEIDER ALEXANDER
IPC: H02K44/08
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: A compressed air energy storage unit (100) having an electrical input and output circuit (4), compressor and expansion means and an artificially created compressed air reservoir (2), wherein the compressor and expansion means comprise a piston pump (200), the pistons of which consist of an electrically and thermally conductive liquid, e.g. galinstan, and which is switchable between pumping operation and generator operation. The invention further relates to a method for the production of a compressed air energy storage unit 100 of this nature, wherein at least some components are manufactured by 3D printing.
Patent CA-2912378-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DONG XIAOLING
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 2014-05-22
Abstract: A new antimicrobial wash for treating fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce microorganisms, especially human pathogens, comprises an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide and one or more fruit acids.
Patent CA-2912388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARICI PAUL PAIA
IPC: A61M39/10
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: A medical connector includes a body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending between the distal end and the proximal end, a helical thread extending radially outward from a surface of the sidewall and comprising a crest portion, flank portions, and a root portion with the flank portions connecting the root portion to the crest portion, and at least one micro-thread extending radially outward from the surface of the sidewall. At least a portion of the micro-thread is spaced apart from the helical thread.
Patent CA-2914577-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAINES JOSHUA
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: A suture passer includes a stylet and a cannula having an open distal end defining a cannula outer diameter. The stylet has a proximal segment configured for receipt within the cannula and including a suture retention notch, and a distal segment having an expanded outer diameter substantially matching the cannula outer diameter. The distal segment of the stylet terminates at a distal cutting edge. The suture passer includes a retracted position in which the proximal segment of the stylet is received within the cannula through the open distal end and a shoulder defining a transition between the proximal segment and the distal segment abuts the open distal end of the cannula, and an extended position in which the suture retention notch is distally disposed relative to the open distal end of the cannula.
Patent CA-2919645-A1 (CA)
Title: Compressed air energy system
Inventor: MERSWOLKE PAUL H F
IPC: F17C5/00
Filed: 2016-02-02
Abstract: Methods and associated systems for storing compressed air and extracting energy from the compressed air are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises:  compressing air; storing the compressed air in a first storage tank at a first pressure;  transferring the compressed air from the first storage tank to a second storage tank;  storing the compressed air in the second storage tank at a second pressure lower than the first pressure; discharging the compressed air from the second storage tank; and extracting energy from the compressed air discharged from the second storage tank. The method may also comprise adding heat to the compressed air between the first storage tank and the second storage tank.
Patent CA-2920455-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de localisation d'un ou plusieurs elements mobiles dans une zone predeterminee, et procede mis en oeuvre dans un tel dispositif.
Inventor: LOURME JEAN-CHRISTOPHE
IPC: G01S5/02
Filed: 2014-08-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de localisation d'un ou plusieurs éléments mobiles dans une zone prédéterminée, ce dispositif comprenant : - au moins un module embarqué dans l'élément mobile, ce module embarqué comprenant un circuit électronique et au moins une bobine embarquée pour émettre un signal de localisation, - une alimentation de ce module embarqué, - une matrice de bobines réceptrices réparties en lignes et colonnes sur un support à proximité de la zone prédéterminée. Selon l'invention les lignes et les colonnes de la matrice de bobines réceptrices sont indépendantes et chaque ligne et chaque colonne est constituée de plusieurs bobines réceptrices reliées en série; chaque bobine ayant pour fonction de capter ledit signal de localisation lorsque l'élément mobile est à proximité; ce dispositif comprenant en outre : - une unité de traitement reliée à la matrice de bobines réceptrices pour déterminer en temps réel l'emplacement de l'élément mobile dans la zone prédéterminée par détection d'un niveau de signal sur chaque ligne et chaque colonne.
Patent CA-2921193-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de traitement de donnees transactionnelles, dispositifs et programmes d'ordinateur corrrespondants
Inventor: LEGER MICHEL
IPC: G06Q20/38
Filed: 2014-08-26
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à un procédé de traitement d'une transaction au sein d'un serveur. Selon l'invention, un tel procédé comprend : - une étape de réception (100) d'une requête de traitement (RqT), en provenance d'un terminal de paiement (TP), connecté audit serveur (SI) par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau de communication; - une étape d'analyse (200) de ladite requête de traitement (RqT) délivrant au moins un identifiant d'un portefeuille numérique (IPN) et un identifiant d'un utilisateur de portefeuille numérique (IU PN). - une étape de mise en uvre (300) d'une transaction de paiement à partir dudit identifiant d'un portefeuille numérique (IPN) et dudit identifiant dudit utilisateur de portefeuille numérique (IUPN) et d'au moins un paramètre spécifique (PrS) à un serveur transactionnel (ST) associé audit identifiant de portefeuille numérique (IPN), et connecté audit serveur par un réseau de communication. - une étape de réception (400), en provenance du serveur transactionnel (ST), d'une donnée représentative de l'acceptation ou du refus de la transaction, dite donnée de finalisation (DF). - Une étape de transmission (500) de cette donnée de finalisation(DF) audit terminal de paiement (TP).