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Patent CA-2894562-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAASKELAINEN MIKKO
IPC: G01N21/17
Filed: 2014-02-10
Abstract: A downhole optical sensing system can include an optical fiber positioned in the well, the optical fiber including multiple cores, and at least one well parameter being sensed in response to light being transmitted via at least one of the multiple cores in the well. The multiple cores can include a single mode core surrounded by a multiple mode core. A method of sensing at least one well parameter in a subterranean well can include transmitting light via at least one of multiple cores of an optical fiber in the well, the at least one of the multiple cores being optically coupled to a sensor in the well, and/or the at least one of the multiple cores comprising a sensor in the well, and determining the at least one well parameter based on the transmitted light.
Patent CA-2895888-A1 (CA)
Title: Rolled product dispenser
Inventor: MORAND MICHEL
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 2015-06-26
Abstract: A rolled product dispenser for dispensing a rolled product from a roll is provided.  The rolled product dispenser includes a roll engagement member for supporting the roll and allowing the roll to rotate around an axis of rotation, and a roll braking assembly operatively connected to the frame for reducing over-rotation of the roll around the axis of rotation. The roll braking assembly includes at least one roll abutment member configured to abut against an outward-facing surface of the roll and create friction therewith, and a biasing member biasing the at least one roll abutment member towards the outward-facing surface of the roll. The roll braking assembly is configured such that friction between the roll abutment member and the outward-facing surface of the roll reduces as the rolled product is depleted from the roll. In an embodiment, the rolled product dispenser is a paper towel dispenser.
Patent CA-2896550-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FUSS TIHANA
IPC: C04B35/10
Filed: 2013-12-28
Abstract: A proppant for use in fracturing geological formations is made from bauxitic ores and a calcium containing compound. The proppant has a calcium containing crystalline phase.
Patent CA-2898825-A1 (CA)
Title: Infusion pump and method to enhance long term medication delivery accuracy
Inventor: ZHU HONG
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 2014-01-13
Abstract: An infusion pump (10) is provided for pumping fluid though an administration set at a constant flow rate. The pump includes a pumping mechanism (12) for pumping fluid and operates at a pulse frequency, and a controller (14) controls the pulse frequency. Additionally, the pump has one or more sensors (20) configured for measuring at least one characteristic value relating to a status of the infusion pump. The controller (14) is configured for causing the pumping mechanism (12) to operate at a first pulse frequency, and the one or more sensors (20) measure the characteristic value intermittently. When the measured characteristic value meets a threshold value, the controller (14) causes the pumping mechanism (12) to operate at a second pulse frequency different from the first pulse frequency.
Patent CA-2899087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMIDT MARTIN LUCAS
IPC: C07C67/08
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: A process for the production of dialkyl succinate from a bio-succinic acid feedstock comprising the steps of: feeding bio-succinic acid to a point at or near the bottom of a reaction distillation zone column operated at temperatures and pressures to enable esterification of the succinic acid and passing said stream co-currently with upflowing alkanol such that said esterification reaction occurs: removing an overhead vapour stream from at or near the top of the reaction distillation zone column comprising di-ester, alkanol, water of esterification and organic components and passing said stream to an alkanol separation column where the alkanol is separated from the water of esterification and from the organic components; removing a side draw from the alkanol separation column from a point below the feed point thereto, said side draw comprising partially immiscible organic and aqueous phases; passing said side draw to phase separation apparatus where the partially immiscible organic and aqueous phases are separated; passing said organic phase to a column where the dialkyl succinate is separated from residual water and other organic components; and recovering the dialkyl succinate.
Patent CA-2899298-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIEBER FREDERICK M
IPC: A63G33/00
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: A play center including a number of frames secured to each other to at least partially define substantially vertical walls of the outdoor play center, each frame having two or more openings, and a number of panels, each panel having a body thereof, the panels being receivable in selected ones of the openings. Each of the openings is partially defined by one or more elongate side walls of each frame. Each panel includes one or more flanges extending from the body over at least a receiving portion of the side wall. The play center also includes a number of fasteners for fastening the flanges to the receiving portions.
Patent CA-2899634-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAATAJA JONATHAN J
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: A therapy system for applying an electrical signal to a target nerve includes an electrode, an implantable component and an external component. The electrode has an impedance of at least about 2000 ohms. The electrical signal is applied using constant current or constant voltage.
Patent CA-2900325-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAN LONG
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of aluminum chlorohydrate suspended in a carrier for preventing, reducing or inhibiting dentinal hypersensitivity, the aluminum chlorohydrate exhibiting a SEC chromatogram having a SEC Peak 4 to Peak 3 intensity ratio of at least 7 and a Peak 4 intensity greater than a Peak 5 intensity; and methods of using the same.
Patent CA-2901421-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation de levocetirizine et de montelukast dans le traitement des maladies auto-immunes
Inventor: MAY BRUCE CHANDLER
IPC: A61K31/47
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: Les modes de réalisation de l'invention décrits ici incluent des procédés et des formulations pour le traitement des maladies auto-immunes. Les procédés et les formulations incluent, mais n'y sont pas limités, des procédés et des formulations pour administrer des concentrations efficaces de levocetirizine et de montelukast à un patient en ayant besoin. Les procédés et les formulations peuvent comprendre des éléments classiques et/ou à libération modifiée, pour fournir l'administration du médicament au patient.
Patent CA-2901456-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEMSKI BRIAN M
IPC: B60K35/00
Filed: 2015-08-25
Abstract: A keyboard mounting assembly includes a base having a base upper surface and a downwardly-extending base skirt adjacent at least one side of the base upper surface. The base skirt has a recessed portion offset inwardly from the peripheral edge of the base upper surface and formed underneath the base upper surface. The assembly further includes a keyboard tray having a support portion configured to support a keyboard. The support portion has a tray upper surface and a downwardly-extending tray skirt extending along at least a portion of one peripheral edge of the tray upper surface. The tray skirt has a projection extending inwardly from an interior surface of the tray skirt and configured for receipt within the recessed portion of the base skirt when the base is coupled to the keyboard tray. The assembly further includes an interlock mechanism between the base and the keyboard tray.
Patent CA-2903389-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalytic conversion of alcohols to hydrocarbons with low benzene content
Inventor: NARULA CHAITANYA K
IPC: C10G3/00
Filed: 2014-03-04
Abstract: A method for converting an alcohol to a hydrocarbon fraction having a lowered benzene content, the method comprising: converting said alcohol to a hydrocarbon fraction by contacting said alcohol, under conditions suitable for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon fraction, with a metal-loaded zeolite catalyst catalytically active for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon fraction, and contacting said hydrocarbon fraction with a benzene alkylation catalyst, under conditions suitable for alkylating benzene, to form alkylated benzene product in said hydrocarbon fraction. Also described is a catalyst composition useful in the method, comprising a mixture of (i) a metal-loaded zeolite catalyst catalytically active for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon, and (ii) a benzene alkylation catalyst, in which (i) and (ii) may be in a mixed or separated state. A reactor for housing the catalyst and conducting the reaction is also described.
Patent CA-2906727-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOETTLER RICHARD W
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: In some examples, solid oxide fuel cell system comprising a solid oxide fuel cell including an anode, an anode conductor layer, a cathode, a cathode conductor layer, and electrolyte, wherein the anode and the anode conductor layer each comprise nickel; and a sacrificial nickel source separate from that of the anode and anode conductor layer, wherein the sacrificial nickel source is configured to reduce the loss or migration of the nickel of the anode and/or the anode current collector in the fuel cell during operation
Patent CA-2910551-A1 (CA)
Title: Beverage preparation capsules
Inventor: WICKS DAVID
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A beverage preparation capsule comprising a capsule body having a beverage preparation ingredient hermetically sealed therein, wherein a beverage outlet region of said capsule comprises: front and back sheets of air-and water-impermeable flexible film material arranged in face-to-face relationship along an edge; a folded strip of flexible film material in the form of a gusset extending inwardly from said edge, wherein at least a central region of said strip is provided with a plurality of perforations or a zone of weakness.
Patent CA-2910720-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLAKE RANDY
IPC: H01R4/36
Filed: 2013-05-06
Abstract: An electrical connecting assembly includes a combination of a wire-binding screw and washer for fastening a conductor wire to a mechanical lug. The wire is inserted into the lug within a main bore. The screw and washer are inserted into the lug within a secondary threaded bore. The screw has a threaded body with an external thread for coupling to an internal thread of the mechanical lug. The threaded body has a bottom surface from which a boss extends with an end surface being formed-over for retaining the washer. The washer has a top surface in contact with the bottom surface of the screw and a bottom surface in contact with the conductor. The screw rotates independently of the washer, providing improved clamping force and reduced wire-strand breakage during current cycling.
Patent CA-2911692-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions for cellular restoration and methods of making and using same
Inventor: GIAMPAPA VINCENT C
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: A method comprising obtaining a donor composition from a donor subject wherein the donor composition comprises a plurality of adult stem cell types; obtaining a receiver composition from a receiver subject wherein the receiver composition comprises a plurality of adult stem cell types; and co-culturing the donor composition and receiver composition wherein co-culturing comprises contacting the receiver composition a cell-free portion of the donor composition to produce a restored composition. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a restored composition.
Patent CA-2912897-A1 (CA)
Title: Agricultural air cart assembly with individually controllable air flow in the product distribution lines
Inventor: HENRY JAMES W
IPC: A01C7/08
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: An agricultural air cart assembly is provided with individually controlled product distribution lines which allows for balanced pressures and even dispersal of air through different distribution lines of different lengths running to different sections or row units of a seeder or drill. Rotatable fans are operatively connected to corresponding first and second distribution lines and are configured to generate optimized air flows in the first and second distribution lines which entrain and carry the product downstream toward corresponding row units at balances pressures. A controller is operable to adjust the pressures of the air flows outputted by the first and second fans by adjusting the position of corresponding fan shrouds over the intakes of the first and second fans.
Patent CA-2913437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEIER KEN F
IPC: E03D5/00
Filed: 2015-11-30
Abstract: A device for facilitating flushing a toilet having a push button. The device comprises a lever having a first end and a second end. A handle is coupled to the first end of the lever.  A pivot mechanism is located between the first end and the second end such that the lever rotates about the pivot mechanism. The pivot mechanism is configured to be attachably coupled to a tank cover of the toilet. In one embodiment, the pivot mechanism comprises a downward facing surface having two suction cups, wherein each suction cup is configured for removably coupling the pivot mechanism to a surface of the tank. A hammer head coupled to the second end of the lever. The hammer head is configured for pushing the push button located on the tank cover.
Patent CA-2914495-A1 (CA)
Title: Corde synthetique pour des applications de reparation de valvule cardiaque
Inventor: LONGORIA JAMES
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2014-06-04
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des dispositifs de corde synthétique et des procédés destinés à les utiliser pour relier des tissus. Des aspects des dispositifs de corde synthétique comprennent un premier raccord souple ayant des première et seconde extrémités. Un élément d'attache est situé à la première extrémité et comprend un élément de perçage couplé à un élément de fixation, l'élément de fixation étant configuré pour fixer le raccord souple à un tissu. Un élément de renforcement est situé à la seconde extrémité. Les dispositifs et les procédés de l'invention trouvent leur utilité dans une diversité d'applications, telles qu'en réparation de valvule cardiaque, par exemple valvule mitrale ; ou en fermeture de tissu.
Patent CA-2915138-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAESTLE SIEGFRIED WALTER
IPC: G16H20/70
Filed: 2014-06-02
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système pour surveiller un impact lumineux et sonore sur un patient. Il comprend une unité de capture de lumière (2) pour capturer une lumière ambiante sur la personne au fil du temps, et une unité de capture de son (3) pour capturer un son ambiant sur la personne au fil du temps. Une unité de seuil (6, 9) génère et émet un signal de déclenchement si la luminosité d'une lumière ambiante capturée dépasse un niveau de luminosité et/ou si le niveau sonore d'un son ambiant capturé dépasse un seuil de son. Un processeur de niveau de stress (15) détermine le niveau de stress de la personne. Une unité de stockage (10) stocke, en réponse à un signal de déclenchement reçu, des fragments de lumière ambiante et de son ambiant capturés autour du moment de réception du signal de déclenchement et des fragments d'informations de niveau de stress de la personne autour du moment de réception du signal de déclenchement. Une unité de révision (11) est conçue pour vérifier les fragments stockés de lumière ambiante, de son ambiant et d'informations de niveau de stress permettant d'identifier la cause principale de la lumière ambiante et du son ambiant stockés dans un fragment vérifié, et d'obtenir des informations de guidage indiquant comment éviter une telle lumière et/ou son causé par une cause principale identifiée.
Patent CA-2917286-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PANDEY VANDANA NEERAJ
IPC: C04B28/00
Filed: 2013-08-05
Abstract: A cement composition and method for well treatment employing the cement composition that is effective at achieving zonal isolation, controlling gas migration, preventing corrosive conditions and sustaining wellbore integrity during drilling or construction of boreholes in such subterranean formations. The cement composition includes spent cracking catalyst from oil cracking processes.
Patent CA-2918117-A1 (CA)
Title: Nouveaux vecteurs de selection et procedes de selection de cellules hotes eucaryotes
Inventor: ASSARAF YEHUDA G
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2014-07-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un vecteur d'expression ou une combinaison d'au moins deux vecteurs d'expression comprenant : a) un polynucléotide codant pour un récepteur de folate muté comme marqueur sélectionnable, le récepteur de folate muté présentant une affinité de liaison diminuée pour le folate par rapport au récepteur de folate de type sauvage ; b) au moins un polynucléotide codant pour un polypeptide d'intérêt, où, lorsque ledit vecteur d'expression ou ladite combinaison d'au moins deux vecteurs d'expression est introduit(e) dans une cellule hôte, le polypeptide d'intérêt est sécrété par ladite cellule hôte. L'invention concerne également des cellules hôtes appropriées, des procédés de sélection et des procédés de production de polypeptides avec un rendement élevé.
Patent CA-2918988-A1 (CA)
Title: Analyte sensor transceiver configured to provide tactile, visual, and/or aural feedback
Inventor: TANKIEWICZ SZYMON
IPC: A61B5/145
Filed: 2014-08-07
Abstract: A transceiver for interfacing with an analyte sensor. The transceiver may include an interface device and a notification device. The interface device may be configured to convey a power signal to the analyte sensor and to receive data signals from the analyte sensor. The notification device may be configured to generate one or more of a vibrational, aural, and visual signal based on one or more data signals received from the analyte sensor. The interface device of the transceiver may receive analyte data from the analyte sensor, and the transceiver may comprise a processor configured to calculate an analyte concentration value based on the received analyte data. The notification device may be configured to generate one or more of aural, visual, or vibrational alarm when the calculated analyte concentration value exceeds or falls below a threshold value.
Patent CA-2921264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAGAS SERGI
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2014-07-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé et un système permettant de produire une production vidéo d'un événement pouvant être mis en uvre automatiquement en temps réel et avec une intervention minimale de l'opérateur, le procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à : recevoir une pluralité de signaux vidéo d'un événement, chaque signal vidéo comprenant une pluralité de trames d'image, chaque trame d'image correspondant à une vue de l'événement ; recevoir au moins une condition prédéfinie associée à l'événement ; sélectionner une section d'au moins une pluralité de trames d'image sur la base de ladite condition prédéfinie afin de générer au moins une trame d'image de sortie ; et générer une production vidéo à partir de ladite trame d'image de sortie.
Patent CA-2925775-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de distribution de semences de plante
Inventor: KRAUS THOMAS G
IPC: A01C7/08
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: Linvention concerne un dispositif de distribution de semence qui comprend un récipient fermé à lintérieur duquel une ou plusieurs graines de plante et un support sont encapsulés. Le support peut comprendre un ou plusieurs matériaux particulaires, un ou plusieurs matériaux aqueux, ou une combinaison dun ou de plusieurs matériaux particulaires et aqueux. La densité du dispositif en entier est supérieure à la densité de leau. Le dispositif de distribution de semence peut être utilisé pour planter des graines dans des conditions où de leau est ou peut devenir présente.
Patent CA-2932274-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAM AMNON
IPC: A61L27/00
Filed: 2014-12-10
Abstract: A portable container is provided for handling an implant. The portable container comprises a sealed compartment enclosing a fluid of a pre-defined composition and at least one implant configured to be installed in a live subject. The portable container may further comprise at least one electrode made of an electrical conductive material, electrically associated with an electric conductor outside the sealed compartment and configured for applying a plasma generating electric field inside the sealed compartment. An apparatus for plasma treatment of an implant and having an activation device is further provided. The activation device comprises a slot configured to receive a portable container, and an electrical circuit configured to be electrically associated with at least one electrode. The electrical circuit is configured to provide to the at least one electrode electric power suitable for applying a plasma generating electric field in the sealed compartment, when the portable container is disposed in the slot.
Patent CA-2933912-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DICKIE ROBERT G
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A brush head for an electric toothbrush having a support structure rotatably oscillated by a motor in the handle of the toothbrush. A plurality of bristle tufts are mounted on the support structure in three ring-like series concentrically about a center point of the support structure. The bristle tufts are arranged in a unique arrangement whereby no more than two of the bristle tufts in the intermediate series and innermost series lie on a diameter line passing through the center point. The outermost and intermediate series of bristle tufts may be arranged in oval-shaped rings and the bristle tufts of the inner series may have a circular arrangement. All of the tufts preferably have the same height and diameter.
Patent CA-2934653-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCKENZIE CHRISTOPHER LLOYD
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A turbine blade includes an airfoil having an internal cooling circuit. The cooling circuit includes a body cooling passage with at least one turn, and a tip cooling channel that forms a cooling barrier to thermally isolate the turn from at least a portion of the exterior surface of the airfoil.
Patent CA-2935699-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAUL MOU
IPC: B01D67/00
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: A thin film composite polyamide membrane comprising a porous support and a thin film polyamide layer characterized by possessing: i) an azo (-N=N-) content of from 0.40% to 1.00%, as measured by pyrolysis gas chromatography; and ii) a dissociated carboxylate content of at least 0.40 mol/kg as measured by RBS at pH 9.5.
Patent CA-2939717-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TUCKER ROBERT CAREY
IPC: A61L12/02
Filed: 2015-03-23
Abstract: La présente invention concerne généralement un système d'entretien pour lentilles de contact à base de peroxyde d'hydrogène pour la désinfection de lentilles de contact. Contrairement au système à base de peroxyde d'hydrogène connu dans l'art antérieur, un système d'entretien de lentilles de la présente invention implique la neutralisation par voie électrochimique de peroxyde d'hydrogène après toute période de temps de désinfection souhaitée pendant laquelle des lentilles de contact ont été immergées dans une solution d'entretien pour lentilles de contact à base de peroxyde d'hydrogène.
Patent CA-2940035-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUSH BRIAN MAGANN
IPC: F28D21/00
Filed: 2016-08-25
Abstract: A thermal management system including a first vapor housing configured to receive a fluid that absorbs thermal energy from a first heat source, and a phase change material (PCM) housing thermally coupled to the first vapor housing, wherein the PCM  housing is configured to receive a PCM that absorbs thermal energy from the first vapor housing, wherein the first vapor housing and the PCM housing are one-piece.