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Patent CA-2841278-A1 (CA)
Title: Shaker and degasser combination
Inventor: CARR BRIAN S
IPC: B01D21/28
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: A system for separating components of a slurry is disclosed, the system including a housing; a basket for holding at least one shaker screen, the basket movably mounted in the housing; at least one vibrator coupled to the basket; a sump disposed below the basket to collect at least a portion of the slurry passing through the at least one shaker screen; a pressure differential device fluidly connected to the sump for developing a pressure differential across the at least one shaker screen; and a toggling device for toggling the pressure differential across the screen. A system including a degassing chamber fluidly connected to a sump and a pressure differential device, wherein the degassing chamber is disposed between the sump and the pressure differential device, and a fluid conduit fluidly connected to the degassing chamber for recovering a degassed fluid is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2844856-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatic building assessment
Inventor: CHRISTOPULOS NICHOLAS U
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods automatically assess buildings and structures. A device may receive one or more images of a structure, such as a building or portion of the building, and then label and extract relevant data. The device may then train a system to automatically assess other data describing similar buildings or structures based on the labeled and extracted data. After training, the device may then automatically assess new data, and the assessment results may be sent directly to a client or to an agent for review and/or processing.
Patent CA-2846474-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAINDL HANS
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel cut for a cannula (1) that reduces puncture particles, in particular a cannula that reduces puncture particles and that has a bevelled end (6), and to a method for producing a cannula that reduces puncture particles.
Patent CA-2847155-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STRAUB ANTON
IPC: B23K20/04
Filed: 2014-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a clinch-rivet connection using a rotary oscillating movement for connecting two metal components (1, 2, 3), wherein via the oscillating movement by means of forming rollers (10), a vertical, and simultaneously, a horizontal deformation is carried out, wherein one of the components (3) has a preformed, flat, tab-like arc web (5), and the second component (2) is provided with an at least partially V-shaped arc slot (4), which allows the accommodation of the preformed, flat, tab-like arc web (5), and via radial oscillating movement, the forming roller (10) presses the arc web (5) into the arced slot (4) by means of superimposed axial movement, wherein the outer circumference of the forming rollers (10) is provided with a wedge-shaped profile (11, 48), and the oscillating movement (7) of each forming roller (10) with a specific pendulum path (7a) across the arc web (5) does not exceed the length (76) of the arc web (5).
Patent CA-2847299-A1 (CA)
Title: Encoding device, decoding device, encoding method, and decoding method
Inventor: TANIZAWA AKIYUKI
IPC: H04N19/137
Filed: 2011-10-17
Abstract: This encoding method includes an index setting step, a prediction step, and an encoding step. In the index setting step, an index indicating weight coefficients and reference image information is set. In the prediction step, a reference value is derived as a predicted value, said reference value being a reference value for a weight coefficient when the change in pixel values between at least one reference image and a target image for encoding is no more than a specified standard. In the encoding step, the difference between the weight coefficient and the predicted value is encoded.
Patent CA-2849161-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for engine backpressure reduction
Inventor: PLATI STEFANO
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2013-07-19
Abstract: An improved catalytic substrate for use with a can in an automotive exhaust system, the substrate being of the type which is disposed in use in the can, the improvement comprising: an insulation material thermally separating the substrate into a central zone and a tubular outer zone surrounding the central zone, the insulation material, central zone and outer zone collectively defining a modified substrate, the insulation material being adapted such that, in an operating condition, the temperature difference across the insulation material is at least 25°C.
Patent CA-2849611-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BATTCHER DUANE MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-04-23
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing a roof guide, the method including: receiving, via an application on the mobile device of a user, a query related to one or more of a type of a roof and a type of damage to the roof; providing the query to a central server; retrieving, from the central server, at least one first roof image responsive to the query; receiving, via the application on the mobile device of the user, user input of a second roof image of a portion of the roof; and displaying, via the application on the mobile device of the user, the at least one first roof image and the second roof image.
Patent CA-2850449-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic of sflt-1 or endoglin/pigf ratio as an indicator for imminent preeclampsia and/or hellp syndrome
Inventor: DENK BARBARA
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2012-11-08
Abstract: The mvention is concerned with diagnostic methods and tools. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing whether a pregnant subject is at risk for developing preeclampsia within a short period of time comprising: (a) determining the amounts of the biomarkers sFlt-1 or Endoglin and PIGF in a first and a second sample of said subject, wherein said first sample has been obtained prior to said second sample, (b) calculating a first ratio from said amounts of sFlt-1 or Endoglin and PIGF determined in the first sample and a second ratio from said amounts of sFlt-1 or Endoglin and PIGF determined in the second sample and (c) comparing the value of the said first and the said second ratio, whereby a subject being at risk for developing preeclampsia within a short period of time is diagnosed if the value of the second ratio is increased compared to the value of the first ratio by a factor of at least about 3. The present invention further relates to a method for differentiating between a pregnant subject being at risk of developing early-onset-preeclampsia and a pregnant subject being not at risk of developing early-onset-preeclampsia. Moreover, encompassed by the invention are devices and kits for carrying out these methods.
Patent CA-2852499-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIOU JOE Y
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2012-11-13
Abstract: A lid assembly for a beverage container having a lid housing, a seal assembly and a trigger member. The seal assembly has a drink seal to close the drink aperture. The seal assembly is rotatedly connected to the lid housing and movable between a use position and a cleaning position to allow the drink aperture to be open for cleaning. The trigger member is connected to the lid housing and is capable of engaging the seal assembly in the use position, but it cannot engage the seal assembly in the cleaning position. Additionally, a trigger lock is connected to the lid housing to prevent engagement of the seal assembly by the trigger member when the trigger lock is locked. The trigger lock may also contain a visual indicator to indicate that the lock is in the locked position.
Patent CA-2852730-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for measuring hydrogen peroxide in water
Inventor: SHUBAT JAMES
IPC: G01N31/22
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring hydrogen peroxide concentration in water to an accuracy of 0.1 ppm comprises a colorimetric assay method to determine hydrogen peroxide concentration. The assay is monitored spectophotometrically at a desired wavelength. Each sample is corrected relative to a control sample and hydrogen peroxide concentration determined with respect to a standard curve.
Patent CA-2853965-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions of selective androgen receptor modulators and methods of use thereof
Inventor: DALTON JAMES T
IPC: A01N43/42
Filed: 2012-11-01
Abstract: This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising Compound I-V, including inter alia solid dosage forms of powder-filled capsule formulations, liquid-filled softgel capsules (softgels), tablets, and sustained release dosage forms, and uses thereof in treating a variety of diseases or conditions in a subject, for example, treating a muscle wasting disease and/or disorder, a bone related disease and/or disorder, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and associated diseases, and others.
Patent CA-2856683-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for non-destructive inspection of stringers
Inventor: SARR DENNIS P
IPC: G01N29/04
Filed: 2014-07-10
Abstract: A multi-sensor NDI probe having means for self-alignment of the NDI sensors in conjunction with the movement of the sensor suite along the length of a hollow elongated stiffener having a rounded cap. The apparatus comprises a large-radius curved ultrasonic transducer array with cylindrical focus, which provides complete coverage for the rounded cap, two small-radius convex curved transducer arrays for NDI of the lower outside radii, and two linear transducer arrays for NDI of the sides of the stiffener. The five transducer arrays are supported by respective compliant assemblies which facilitate proper adjustment of the location (i.e., position and orientation) of the transducer arrays during scanning. The positions of the transducer arrays are adjusted to account for geometric variations in the stiffener.
Patent CA-2857936-A1 (CA)
Title: Quick maintenance undersea check valve
Inventor: MANZETTI BRUNO
IPC: F16K27/02
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: The present invention aims at simplifying maintenance, mounting and disassembly operations which are required with valves, and in particular with check valves. Thus, the present invention proposes a solution according to which the closing element (101) of the valve is rotatably fixed to the valve cover (200) so that said cover and said closing element can be simultaneously mounted back by means of a single operation.
Patent CA-2858737-A1 (CA)
Title: Roues mecaniques ameliorees pour machines de jeu
Inventor: BROOKS JACK HENRY
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2014-08-07
Abstract: Des machines de jeu électroniques ayant des dispositifs de roue mécaniques ou électromécaniques sont décrites. Les machines de jeu comprennent une armoire, un écran raccordé à larmoire et une roue couplée à larmoire. La roue comprend plusieurs segments de roue placés de façon axiale autour dun point de centre de la roue. La pluralité de segments peut être configurée pour tourner autour du point de centre et pour transformer une apparence de la roue. La roue comprend également un indicateur conçu pour indiquer un segment de roue indiqué. Lindicateur peut être configuré pour tourner autour du point de centre.
Patent CA-2863536-A1 (CA)
Title: Human antibodies to clostridium difficile toxins
Inventor: GURNETT-BANDER ANNE
IPC: A61K39/40
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: The present invention provides fully human antibodies that bind to either toxin A or toxin B of Clostridium difficile, or to both toxin A and toxin B, compositions comprising the antibodies and methods of use. The antibodies of the invention are useful for neutralizing the toxins from C. difficile, thus providing a means of treating the disease and symptoms associated with a C. difficile infection, including the treatment of diarrhea, or pseudomembranous colitis caused by C. difficile. The antibodies may also prevent the severity and/or duration of the primary disease, or may prevent the number, duration, and/or the severity of recurrences, or relapses of the disease attributed to the presence of C. difficile. The antibodies of the invention may also be useful for diagnosis of an infection by C. difficile.
Patent CA-2864517-A1 (CA)
Title: Processes for the preparation of (s)-1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methanesulfonylethylamine
Inventor: VENKATESWARALU JASTI
IPC: C07C315/00
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: Provided herein are new processes for the preparation of aminosulfone intermediates for the synthesis of 2-[l-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4- acetylaminoisoindoline-l,3-dione, which is useful for preventing or treating diseases or conditions related to an abnormally high level or activity of TNF-a. Further provided herein are processes for the commercial production of (S)-l-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2- methanesulfony lethy lamine.
Patent CA-2865651-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DISCH SASCHA
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 2013-02-26
Abstract: A decoder for decoding an encoded audio signal to obtain a phase-adjusted audio signal is provided. The decoder comprises a decoding unit (1 10) and a phase adjustment unit (120). The decoding unit (110) is adapted to decode the encoded audio signal to obtain a decoded audio signal. The phase adjustment unit (120) is adapted to adjust the decoded audio signal to obtain the phase-adjusted audio signal. The phase adjustment unit (120) is configured to receive control information depending on a vertical phase coherence of the encoded audio signal. Moreover, the phase adjustment unit (120) is adapted to adjust the decoded audio signal based on the control information.
Patent CA-2866125-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MINCH BRITT A
IPC: B05D7/14
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: The invention relates to corrosion inhibitors, and more specifically corrosion inhibitors for coating compositions. The invention provides for coating compositions that have improved corrosion properties, including reduced flash rust during the application of the coating composition to a metal surface, and even improved corrosion inhibition in the resulting dried coating. The invention also provides for methods of making and using the described the compositions and the corrosion inhibitors thereof.
Patent CA-2866360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIGASHI HIDEAKI
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: This system for chemically absorbing carbon dioxide has: a carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption tower for isolating CO2 from combustion exhaust gas by absorbing CO2 in the combustion exhaust gas into a CO2 absorption liquid having an aqueous solution of an alkanolamine as the primary component; a renewal tower for renewing the CO2 absorption liquid by causing the desorption of CO2 gas from the CO2 absorption liquid that has absorbed CO2; a cooler for obtaining recycled water by condensing water vapor entrained in the desorbed CO2 gas discharged from the apex of the renewal tower; tubing for returning some or all of the recycled water obtained in the cooler to the apex of the renewal tower and causing dispersing in the renewal tower; a recovery board for recovering the recycled water dispersed at the top of the filled layer of the renewal tower; tubing for sending renewed CO2 absorption liquid from the bottom of the renewal tower to the apex of the absorption tower; and tubing for causing a confluence of the recycled water recovered at the recovery board with the tubing for sending the renewed CO2 absorption liquid.
Patent CA-2868021-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEINMANN DETLEV
IPC: F16C27/08
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: and more particularly, this thrust bearing is designed to support compressor/turbine thrust loads in an improved arrangement which does not require oil lubrication and which is designed to support necessary shaft thrust loading by the utilization of a dry gas film. The bearing includes a shaft rotor 23 between two axially movable stators 39 and relies on a dry gas film to separate the rotor 23 and stators 39. The stators 39 are axially loaded by a double spring package 64 arranged in series wherein a lightly loaded spring engages the stator 39 during zero thrust applications, and as the shaft 14 begins to rotate and encounter axial thrust, a heavier stiffer spring, greater than the thrust load, quickly engages.
Patent CA-2868349-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLS PATRICK WELLINGTON
IPC: H02B1/044
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A face plate (18) for use in a panel (2) for electrical switching apparatus includes a generally planar member (19) having a first surface (20), an opposite second surface (22) and a number of apertures (24) disposed through the first surface and the opposite second surface. Each aperture is configured to receive an actuatable mechanism (14) of an electrical switching apparatus (10). The faceplate further includes a number of inclined features (28), each extending from the opposite second surface (22) about a respective aperture (24) of the number of apertures. At least one inclined feature (28) includes an inclined surface (30) disposed opposite the opposite second surface (22) of the generally planar member (19). The inclined surface (30) is disposed at a non-zero angle (?1) with respect to the generally planar member (19).
Patent CA-2868440-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified polynucleotides for the production of secreted proteins
Inventor: BANCEL STEPHANE
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2013-03-09
Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules.
Patent CA-2869508-A1 (CA)
Title: Instruction triggering method and device, user information acquisition method and system, terminal, and server
Inventor: ZHANG XIAOLONG
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2013-04-03
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for triggering an instruction, methods and systems for obtaining user information, a terminal, and a server.  The instruction triggering method includes: detecting a shaking operation of a mobile terminal; and triggering a preset input instruction according to the detected shaking operation. The user information obtaining method includes: when a mobile terminal detects a shaking operation, the mobile terminal sending a user information obtaining request to a server; and the mobile terminal receiving user information of a matching user returned according to the user information by the server. Another user information obtaining method includes: after a server receives a user information obtaining request triggered by a shaking operation of a mobile terminal, obtaining a user who matches the user information obtaining request and sending user information of the matching user to the mobile terminal. The present disclosure improves the convenience of operations and provides a widely used experience of randomly making friends.
Patent CA-2869570-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GERWING MURRAY C
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2013-04-18
Abstract: A device is taught for positioning drill pipe make up or break out equipment on a rig floor. The device comprises a forward arm connectable at a first end to the drill pipe make up or break out equipment, an upper rearward arm and a lower rearward arm, pivotably connectable between the forward arm and a column, said lower rearward arm further being axially movable along said column. The device further comprises means for maintaining the upper rearward arm in parallel relationship with the lower rearward arm and means for axially moving said lower rearward arm. Axial movement of said lower rearward arm acts to extend or retract said forward arm, while maintaining a constant axial position of the make up or break out equipment. A method is also provided for positioning drill pipe make up or break out equipment by connecting the make up or break out equipment to a forward arm of a positioning device and horizontally extending or retracting said forward arm while maintaining a constant vertical position of the equipment.
Patent CA-2870784-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SJOLANDER BO THOMAS
IPC: B24B11/10
Filed: 2014-11-13
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a grinding cup for detachable connection to the output drive shaft of a grinding machine for grinding buttons on drill bits or cutters, said grinding cup having top and bottom surfaces and consisting of a lower grinding section and an upper body section co-axial with said grinding section to form said grinding cup with a centrally disposed recess formed in the bottom surface of the grinding section having the desired profile for the button to be ground; the improvement characterized by said body section having a centrally disposed upright drive section formed on the top surface of the grinding cup, said drive section shaped and sized to both driveably engage within a corresponding recess at end of the output drive shaft of said grinding machine and provide axial and radial support and retaining means for detachably connecting the grinding cup to the output drive shaft of the grinding machine wherein said drive section has a non-circular cross section and is tapered from the top surface of the grinding cup to the free end of the drive section.
Patent CA-2871516-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIETL HARALD
IPC: C09K5/20
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: The present invention refers to a vapor space anticorrosive composition comprising corrosion inhibitors, surfactants and possibly thickeners, wherein one surfactant is selected from alkylamine ethoxylates, and being useful as an engine run-in composition and as a coolant.
Patent CA-2872568-A1 (CA)
Title: Grip aid(grip assist)(attachable friction strip)
Inventor: SINGH RODERICK P
IPC: B65D25/00
Filed: 2014-11-27
Abstract: A rectangular (18mm x 80mm) element of molded silicone rubber with an adhesive first side and a plurality of grip enhancing nubs on the opposing second side.
Patent CA-2872761-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUFFMAN SAMUEL LAMAR
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2013-05-13
Abstract: Food packaging (50) has a food vessel (52) and a food tray (54). The vessel has an upper lip (56) and an inwardly projecting ledge (58) below the upper lip. The food tray has a pair of opposed handle structures (70a, 70b) and a tray portion (72) depending from the handle structures. Each handle structure has an outwardly projecting protuberance (82). The food tray is positioned within the food vessel with each protuberance resting on the inwardly projecting ledge such that the tray portion is suspended within the food vessel by the handle structures. This forms two food compartments (90, 92): one (90) below and one (92) above the tray portion. The vessel may be topped by a topping film (98).
Patent CA-2878271-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BADAWI DAVID Y
IPC: A61F11/00
Filed: 2012-10-04
Abstract: Described here are systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal and for delivering an ocular device or fluid composition therein. The ocular devices may maintain the patency of Schlemm's canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. Tools for disrupting these tissues and minimally invasive methods for treating medical conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure, including glaucoma, are also described.
Patent CA-2878696-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for thermal mitigation for tire pressure measurement electronics
Inventor: SMITH GARY THOMAS
IPC: G01K13/00
Filed: 2013-07-01
Abstract: A thermal pressure measurement assembly coupled to a rim of an aircraft wheel. A housing is configured to be fastened to a wheel face. An electronics enclosure is positioned in the housing. Electronics are positioned in the electronics enclosure and configured to process a signal received from a remote sensor that measures tire pressure and temperature. Internal insulation is positioned in an interior of the housing. The internal insulation is configured to reduce the temperature of the electronics sufficiently to permit use of low temperature electronics rated to 125 degrees C.