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Patent CA-2659102-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRICHARD JEREMY L
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: Dim lighting can be provided in a given area that is monitored by a camera.  Though such lighting is not bright enough to ensure capturing an image that can in turn be used with assurance to, for example, recognize the visage of a person in this given area, this dim lighting is nevertheless sufficient to permit using the camera's captured images for motion detection purposes. Accordingly, images from this camera are processed to detect motion in the given area. In response to detecting such motion, these teachings then provide for automatically providing an increased level of lighting in the given area that is sufficient to permit capturing a clear and distinct image in the given area with this camera.
Patent CA-2661876-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for magnetizing casing string tubulars
Inventor: STENERSON KENNETH
IPC: H01F13/00
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: An apparatus for magnetizing a wellbore tubular includes a plurality of co-axial magnetizing coils deployed on a frame. The coils are typically deployed about a track on which the tubular may be traversed. Exemplary embodiments may further include a magnetic field sensor disposed to measure the imparted magnetic field along the length of the tubular as it is removed from the track after magnetization. Exemplary embodiments of this invention provide for semi-automated control of tubular magnetization and thereby enable a repeatable magnetic pattern to be imparted to each of a large number of wellbore tubulars.
Patent CA-2661909-A1 (CA)
Title: Contoured shield orifice for a plasma arc torch
Inventor: MACKENZIE DARRIN H
IPC: H05H1/34
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: A component for use in a plasma arc torch is provided that includes a continuously contoured surface extending along the component that directs a flow of shield gas at a predetermined angle to result in a specific pierce or cut location on a workpiece. In one form, the component is a shield cap that includes an exit orifice extending through a central portion of the shield cap, the exit orifice defining an inlet portion and an outlet portion, and a continuously contoured surface extending between the inlet portion and the outlet portion. The continuously contoured surfaces may be convergent, divergent, or a combination of convergent and divergent according to the principles of the present disclosure. Additionally, the shield cap may comprise a single, unitary piece or alternately a plurality of pieces or components.
Patent CA-2662531-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARGOLIN DAVID HARRIS
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A method for treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) with Campath-1H with significant efficacy and a favourable safety profile is described, which offers an acceptable benefit/risk ratio. Especially described is the use of Campath-1H (alemtuzumab) for the production of a medicament for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), comprising a first treatment cycle followed by at least one further treatment cycle of Campath-1H (alemtuzumab), in which each treatment cycle comprises 1-5 daily doses which are applied on consecutive days, wherein the daily dose is >0 and <= 12 mg, and wherein each treatment cycle is separated from the next cycle by at least 1 - 24 months. Also described are treatment regimens comprising the administration of less than 12 mg/day of Campath-1H for a period of 1-5 consecutive days.
Patent CA-2662833-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotary-wing aircraft torque coupling with pad bearings
Inventor: STAMPS FRANK B
IPC: B64C27/35
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: A torque coupling for a rotor head of a rotary-wing aircraft is configured for rotation with a mast and for causing rotation of an attached yoke. The coupling has trunnions that rotate with the mast and extend generally radially. Pad-bearing assemblies each have a central member coupled to one of the trunnions with a laminated spherical bearing and have laminated pad bearings affixed to opposing sides of the central member. The laminated bearings have alternating rigid and elastomeric layers. A bearing mount is affixed to each pad bearing and is connected to a yoke for rotating the yoke with the mast. The pad-bearing assemblies allow for relative motion between each central member and the associated trunnion and between each central member and the bearing mounts through elastic shear deformation, and this allows for gimballing of the attached yoke relative to the mast.
Patent CA-2665044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOHLRAB CHRISTIAN
IPC: C23C14/08
Filed: 2007-09-03
Abstract: A PVD layer system for coating workpieces comprises at least one mixed crystal layer of a polyoxide with the following composition: (Me1 1-xMe2x)2O3. Me1 and Me2 are at least one of the elements Al, Cr, Fe, Li, Mg, Mn, Nb, Ti, Sb or V. The elements of Me1 and Me2 are each different. The crystal lattice of the mixed crystal layer in the PVD layer system has a corundum structure, which is characterized by at least three lines associated with the corundum structure in a spectrum of the mixed crystal layer, measured by means of X-ray diffractometry. A vacuum deposition method for the production of a mixed crystal layer of a polyoxide and accordingly coated tools and components are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2665435-A1 (CA)
Title: Angiotensin ii receptor antagonist for the prevention or treatment of systemic diseases in cats
Inventor: SENT ULRIKE
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of prophylaxis or treatment of systemic diseases in cats, wherein the method comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of angiotensin II receptor 1 (AT-1) antagonist (sartan) to a cat in need of such a treatment.
Patent CA-2665992-A1 (CA)
Title: Ruggedized housing and components for a handheld device
Inventor: MANGAROO ALAN
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: There is provided a housing for a rugged handheld device, which includes: a main housing including: a main circuit board space sealed from an exterior environment, for supporting a main circuit board; and a compartment space for supporting a removable compartment for holding a device component, the device component operably coupled to the main circuit board for operating the handheld device; and a removable compartment cover for sealing the compartment space from the exterior environment, independently from the sealing of the main circuit board space. Also provided is a housing for a rugged handheld device, which includes: a main housing including: a main circuit board space for supporting a main circuit board and a keyboard space for housing a removable keyboard assembly, the keyboard assembly sealing the keyboard space when placed into the keyboard space. Further provided is a housing for a rugged handheld device, which includes: a main housing including: a main circuit board space for supporting a main circuit board and a display space for supporting a display assembly, the display assembly sealing the display space, the display assembly including: a frame including: an electrical contact with the ground circuit of the main circuit board, for forming an electromagnetic interference shield; a perimeter in sealed contact with the display space; and a recessed area for receiving a display.
Patent CA-2668258-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPITZER REBECCA HOWLAND
IPC: D21H27/02
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: A cellulosic fibrous structure product having one or more plies. At least one of the plies has one or more unembossed areas, and the one or more unembossed area has a macroscopic first surface and a macroscopic second surface. The fibrous structure product also has a first wall which forms vertices with the first surface and the second surface. In addition, the first wall and the second surface form a top side wall angle of from about 90° to about 140°.
Patent CA-2668865-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for collisional activation of polypeptide ions
Inventor: MCLUCKEY SCOTT A
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for identification of activating ions by collisions is described. The method uses a plurality of linear ion traps and a plurality of sources of ions and a mass measuring device. A first source is operated to dispense first ions into a first trap, where the ions may be kinetically cooled. A second source is operated to dispense second ions into the firs trap, where the first and the second ions are stored. Ions in the first trap are ejected so as to enter a second trap, where the ions are stored prior to mass spectrometry. The apparatus may use quadrupole rods to form the ion traps, and the voltage and pressure differences between the first and second traps are controllable values.
Patent CA-2668941-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FANCHER JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: A system and method is provided for model fitting and registration of obj ects for 2D-to-3D conversion of images to create stereoscopic images. The sy stem and method of the present disclosure provides for acquiring at least on e two-dimensional (2D) image (202), identifying at least one object of the a t least one 2D image (204), selecting at least one 3D model from a plurality of predetermined 3D models (206), the selected 3D model relating to the ide ntified at least one object, registering the selected 3D model to the identi fied at least one object (208), and creating a complementary image by projec ting the selected 3D model onto an image plane different than the image plan e of the at least one 2D image (210). The registering process can be impleme nted using geometric approaches or photometric approaches.
Patent CA-2670097-A1 (CA)
Title: Prime boost canine leishmania vaccine
Inventor: FISCHER LAURENT BERNARD
IPC: A61K39/08
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: The present invention provides vectors that contain and express in vivo L eishmania KMP11 or an epitope thereof that elicits an immune response in a d og against Leishmania, compositions comprising said vectors, methods of vacc ination against Leishmania, and kits for use with such methods and compositi ons.
Patent CA-2670790-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAGNER THOMAS E
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to fusion proteins comprising (a) a ligand for an NK receptor and (b) an intracytoplasmic death domain, and to nucleic acids encoding such fusion proteins. The invention also includes methods of making and using such proteins and nucleic acids, including their use in preventing or treating cancer.
Patent CA-2673821-A1 (CA)
Title: Alerting device with supervision
Inventor: STROHALLEN GENE MICHAEL
IPC: G08B23/00
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: An alerting system for alerting a user having a transmitter monitoring a predetermined condition (i.e. sound, telephone, door/window access, fire, carbon monoxide, emergency weather alerts, etc.) and outputting an alarm signal in response to detection of the predetermined condition. The transmitter further outputs a supervisory signal indicative of operation of the transmitter (i.e. low battery condition, out of range, etc.). The alerting system further includes an alerting device receiving the alarm signal and the supervisory signal from the transmitter and detecting cessation of the supervisory signal device and outputting a first alert signal to the user indicative of the cessation of the supervisory signal. The alerting device further detecting presence of the alarm signal and outputting a second alert signal to the user indicative of presence of the predetermined condition.
Patent CA-2675819-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for completion, maintenance and stimulation of oil and gas wells
Inventor: KABISHCHER GENNADI
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2009-08-14
Abstract: A method for inducing motion in solid particulates in a solid/liquid mixture located in proximity to the periphery of a wellbore or in the formation zone adjacent to a wellbore in an oil or gas formation. The method includes introducing a gas impulse device into the wellbore. It then requires firing the gas impulse device so as to generate impulses of high pressure compressed gas, thereby to produce pressure waves within the wellbore and its surrounding formation. This causes motion of the solid particulates which permits settling and/or redistribution of the solid particulates. In some cases it even causes particulate flow, as in cold heavy oil production with sand (CHOPS). The method also frees blockages caused by the solid particulates and stimulates productivity. The method may inter alia be used in gravel pack construction and maintenance, well cementing operations and in CHOPS stimulation.
Patent CA-2676109-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BINGHAM ERIN
IPC: G01N27/00
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: The present invention describes a method for predicting a health-state in dicative of the presence of ovarian cancer (OC). The method measures the int ensities of specific small organic molecules, called metabolites, in a blood sample from a patient with an undetermined health-state, and compares these intensities to those observed in a population of healthy individuals and/or to the intensities previously observed in a population of confirmed ovarian cancer-positive individuals. Specifically, the present invention relates to the diagnosis of OC through the measurement of vitamin E isoforms and relat ed metabolites. The method enables a practitioner to determine the probabili ty that a screened patient is positive or at risk for ovarian cancer.
Patent CA-2676535-A1 (CA)
Title: Organometallic compounds
Inventor: THERRIEN BRUNO
IPC: A61K31/28
Filed: 2008-01-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel organometallic compounds for use as a medicine, in particular in photodynamic therapy against various diseases, such as cancer or inflammatoryand/or immune disorders. The compounds comprise a central porphyrin or phtalocyanine backbone to which ligandlinkers coordinated to at least one transition metal are attached. Eta-5 or eta-6 arenes further bind to the transition metal. According to a preferred embodiment, the compound is a tetranuclear Ruthenium (+II) complex.
Patent CA-2682090-A1 (CA)
Title: Mouldable, biodegradable material
Inventor: REPO TIMO
IPC: A61L27/58
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A mouldable, biodegradable medical material, comprising an epsilon caprolactone homopolymer. The material is useful as an implant and in particular for filling irregularly shaped cavities in biological tissue in vivo. The epsilon caprolactone homopolymer can be produced by polymerizing epsilon caprolactone monomers in the presence of a titanium alkoxide catalyst.
Patent CA-2682975-A1 (CA)
Title: Stair stepper
Inventor: STANDEN LORNE
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: In this invention, a tool for balancing a ladder diagonally on stairs has been created. This device is made up of mainly two flat boards that attach to create an upside down "L" shape. The horizontal board will sit flat on the top of a stair and the vertical board will rest on a stair below.  This will then allow a ladder to stand balance diagonally across the stairs.  The inventions uses are varied and numerous for anyone working on a staircase with high walls and ceilings for example;  cleaning, painting, electrical, carpentry.
Patent CA-2684901-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LONTKA KAREN
IPC: G05B23/00
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de commande de bâtiment qui comprend une station de commande centrale et au moins un panneau de commande connecté à la station de commande centrale sur un réseau. Au moins une boucle est connectée à au moins un panneau de commande. La au moins une boucle comprend une pluralité de dispositifs de commande de bâtiment installés connectés dans un circuit électrique. Un simulateur est également connecté au réseau et configuré pour simuler le fonctionnement d'une pluralité de dispositifs de commande de bâtiment non installés pour le système de commande de bâtiment. Le simulateur est en outre configuré pour communiquer sur le réseau avec la pluralité de dispositifs de commande de bâtiment installés. La simulation du fonctionnement des dispositifs de commande de bâtiment non installés a lieu simultanément avec la communication entre les dispositifs de commande de bâtiment installés et le simulateur. En conséquence, le simulateur peut être utilisé pour tester le système de commande de bâtiment entier pendant le processus d'installation au niveau d'une installation.
Patent CA-2688368-A1 (CA)
Title: Method, apparatus and computer program product for facilitating data entry via a touchscreen
Inventor: PIHLAJA PEKKA
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for facilitating data entry into an electronic device via a touchscreen. As a user places his or her finger on the touchscreen, a cursor may be displayed at a location relative to other items displayed on the touchscreen that is proximate the physical location where the user touched the touchscreen. Because the cursor is likely now obscured by the user's finger, the items displayed on the touchscreen, including the cursor, may then be shifted or scrolled so that the cursor is offset from the physical location where the user touched the touchscreen. At the same time, the items displayed on the touchscreen may be magnified in order to further facilitate data entry. At this point, the user may shift or tilt his or her finger in order to achieve the desired cursor placement.
Patent CA-2690897-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme et procede de sechage de pieces de bois en continu
Inventor: CHENARD SYLVAIN
IPC: F26B5/02
Filed: 2008-07-09
Abstract: Un système de (re-)séchage de pièces de bois en continu. Un arrangement convoyeur reçoit et transporte les pièces de bois à la file suivant un trajet. Une teneur en humidité de chaque pièce de bois voyageant sur l'arrangement convoyeur est mesurée durant le trajet. Les pièces de bois dont les teneurs en humidité mesurées sont supérieures à une teneur cible sont dérivées vers un équipement de séchage, notamment par haute fréquence, tandis que les autres pièces de bois poursuivent leur trajet sur l'arrangement convoyeur. L'équipement de séchage enlève une partie d'humidité des pièces de bois dérivées. Les teneurs en humidité des pièces de bois traitées sont à nouveau mesurées. Les pièces dont les teneurs en humidité sont descendues sous la teneur cible sont acheminées vers l'arrangement convoyeur alors que les autres pièces sont acheminées dans l'équipement de séchage pour un re-séchage.
Patent CA-2691542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOSIEN HUBERT B
IPC: A61K31/35
Filed: 2008-07-01
Abstract: Disclosed are novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting gamma-secretase, methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases, and methods of treating Alzheimer's Disease. Also disclosed are processes for preparing alkenes in one reaction step using a mixture of an aldehyde (or ketone) and an alkyl substituted with two electron withdrawing groups, and reacting the mixture with: (a) a sulfonyl halide (e.g., a sulfonyl chloride) and a basic tertiary amine, or, (b) a sulfonyl anhydride and a basic amine, or (c) an aryl-C(O)-halide and a basic tertiary amine, or (d) an aryl-C(O)-O-C(O)-aryl and a basic tertiary amine, or (e) an heteroaryl-C(O)-halide and a basic tertiary amine, or (f) a heteroaryl-C(O)-O-C(O)-heteroaryl and a basic tertiary amine.
Patent CA-2691561-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for producing blown films
Inventor: BOEHM ANDREAS
IPC: B29C48/32
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing blown films, comprising an extrusion device generating a tubular film (1) and a flattening device, associated with the tubular film (1), having two flattening elements, arranged on diametrically opposite zones of the tubular film (1) and adjustable in relation to each other at an acute angle, for transforming the cross-section of the tubular film (1), which is first circular, then oval, to a double-layer film web. The device further comprises a pair of draw-off rolls (5), mounted downstream of the flattening device, for drawing off the film web. The invention is characterized in that guide blades (27) are interposed between the flattening elements and enclose the edge fold of the tubular film (1) which is formed when the tubular film (1) is flattened.
Patent CA-2693353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORRIS EDWARD J
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2008-07-15
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for maintaining access to a tubular tissue structure or a body cavity are provided.
Patent CA-2695086-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANG FRANK
IPC: B65D43/26
Filed: 2010-03-02
Abstract: A receptacle having a lid can be provided with a pair of dampers configured to slow the movement of the lid from its open position toward its closed position. The dampers can be provided at opposite ends of a pedal connected to the receptacle body at opposite lateral positions relative to a side of the receptacle body. The receptacle can also include an air filtration device mounted in its lid and configured to guide air through the filter device during the downward motion of the lid. The receptacle can also include at least one damper configured to provide dampening forces against the motion of the lid in both opening and closing directions. The receptacle can also include an anti-sliding device configured to increase the receptacle's resistance to sliding across a floor when a user steps on a pedal to actuate the lid.
Patent CA-2701942-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLACKBURN BRYAN M
IPC: G01N27/407
Filed: 2008-10-09
Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a gas sensor and method for sensing one or more gases. An embodiment incorporates an array of sensing electrodes maintained at similar or different temperatures, such that the sensitivity and species selectivity of the device can be fine tuned between different pairs of sensing electrodes. A specific embodiment pertains to a gas sensor array for monitoring combustion exhausts and/or chemical reaction byproducts. An embodiment of the subject device related to this invention operates at high temperatures and can withstand harsh chemical environments. Embodiments of the device are made on a single substrate. The devices can also be made on individual substrates and monitored individually as if they were part of an array on a single substrate. The device can incorporate sensing electrodes in the same environment, which allows the electrodes to be coplanar and, thus, keep manufacturing costs low. Embodiments of the device can provide improvements to sensitivity, selectivity, and signal interference via surface temperature control.
Patent CA-2701967-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LARUE ALBERT D
IPC: F23G5/08
Filed: 2010-04-28
Abstract: A combustion apparatus capable of firing biomass fuel including a burner assembly which includes a biomass nozzle concentrically surrounded by a core air zone and extending axially along the length of the core air zone, the burner assembly residing within a windbox, the windbox being attached to a furnace of a boiler, and the burner assembly being connected to the furnace by a burner throat, through which air and fuel supplied to the burner assembly are emitted into the furnace.
Patent CA-2702448-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELVAILLE DAVID
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the purification of Fc-fusion proteins via blue dye affinity chromatography, in particular for the reduction of the amount of free Fc-moieties in an Fc-fusion proteins preparation.