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Patent CA-2846649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARKHOMENKO DENIS V
IPC: G06V10/30
Filed: 2013-08-28
Abstract: An image processing system comprises an image processor configured to identify edges in an image, to apply a first type of filtering operation to portions of the image associated with the edges, and to apply a second type of filtering operation to one or more other portions of the image. By way of example only, in a given embodiment a clustering operation is applied to the image to identify a plurality of clusters, a first set of edges comprising edges of the clusters is identified, an edge detection operation is applied to the image to identify a second set of edges, a third set of edges is identified based on the first and second sets of edges, and the first type of filtering operation is applied to portions of the image associated with one or more edges of the third set of edges.
Patent CA-2853188-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing optimized tomography images
Inventor: SCHOLLE FRANK-DETLEF
IPC: A61B6/03
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of imaging methods, in particular for diagnostic purposes. The subject matter of the present invention is a method for producing optimised tomography images, a computer program product for performing the method according to the invention on a computer, and the optimised images produced by means of the method according to the invention.
Patent CA-2859176-A1 (CA)
Title: Geophysical data acquisition system
Inventor: JIANG John
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A geophysical data acquisition system includes at least one geophysical sensor. The at least one geophysical sensor has associated therewith a signal generator configured to generate a signal corresponding to a type of the at least one geophysical sensor. The system includes at least one signal acquisition unit having a plurality of input channels. The at least one geophysical sensor is in signal communication with one of the plurality of input channels. The plurality of input channels each includes a detector for receiving and identifying the signal generated by the signal generator. The at least one signal acquisition unit includes amplification, filtering and digitizing circuits automatically configurable in response to the type of sensor identified by the detected signal.
Patent CA-2859707-A1 (CA)
Title: Lactic acid extraction
Inventor: DE HAAN ANDRE BANIER
IPC: C12P7/00
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for recovering lactic acid from an aqueous mixture comprising the steps of - providing an aqueous mixture comprising lactic acid and at least 5 wt. % dissolved magnesium chloride, based on the total weight of water and dissolved material in the aqueous mixture, - extracting the lactic acid from the aqueous mixture into a first organic liquid comprising an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of C5+ ketones, diethylether and methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether, thereby obtaining an organic lactic acid solution and an aqueous waste liquid comprising magnesium chloride, and - extracting the lactic acid from the organic lactic acid solution into an aqueous liquid, thereby obtaining an aqueous lactic acid solution and a second organic liquid. The method according to the invention allows a combined purification and concentration step for feed solutions of lactic acid.
Patent CA-2860764-A1 (CA)
Title: Cancellation muzzle brake assembly
Inventor: STONE JEFFREY W
IPC: F41A21/36
Filed: 2013-01-02
Abstract: A muzzle brake assembly for a firearm comprising ports that are arranged about a circumference of the muzzle brake assembly in pairs of ports opposing one another, so that the vented gas flow from one of the ports of the pair impinges on the vented gas flow from the other port of the pair.
Patent CA-2863962-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CASSADAY TERRY
IPC: B29C44/18
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for a ventilated chair backing assembly comprising: a foam chair backing component with a first plurality of ventilation holes extending from a front surface to a back surface, said plurality of holes having a skin; an internal support component with a second plurality of ventilation holes extending from a front surface to a back surface aligned to the first plurality of holes.
Patent CA-2864764-A1 (CA)
Title: Cable de transport electrique en particulier pour ligne aerienne
Inventor: GUERY DANIEL
IPC: H01B5/10
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un câble de transport électrique en particulier pour ligne électrique aérienne, comportant au moins un jonc composite central (1) constitué de fibres imprégnées par une matrice et dont la contrainte spécifique à la rupture est supérieure à 0,4 MPa.m³/kg et au moins une couche de fils conducteurs (3) à imbrication mutuelle, en aluminium ou en alliage d'aluminium et enroulés autour de ce jonc (1), ledit câble présentant un diamètre externe à température ambiante dit diamètre initial (Di) et le rapport entre le coefficient de dilatation thermique des fils conducteurs (3) et celui du jonc central (1) est supérieur à trois. Selon l'invention, lesdits fils conducteurs (3) à imbrication mutuelle sont d'une géométrie telle que l'augmentation du diamètre externe d'une longueur de ce câble inférieure à 45 m, lors d'une augmentation de la température durant deux à quatre minutes, de la température ambiante à une température comprise entre 150 et 240°C est inférieure ou égale à 10% de son diamètre initial (Di), ledit câble étant soumis à une tension mécanique comprise entre 10 à 30% de la résistance à la rupture nominale du câble. L'invention concerne également une géométrie de fil conducteur assurant un tel degré d'expansion du diamètre.
Patent CA-2865054-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENGL GUNTER
IPC: G01N29/22
Filed: 2013-03-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasound probe that contains an ultrasound transducer arrangement (2) comprising a plurality of transducer elements (4i) which are arranged next to one another in a row, which can be controlled with a time delay, and the transmitting/receiving surfaces (6i) of which are inclined relative to one another such that the angle of inclination (ai, j) between the transmitting/receiving surfaces (6i, 6j) of two transducer elements (4i, 4j) increases with the number of transducer elements (4i) located between said transducer elements (4i, 4j), and at least two of the incremental angles of inclination (ai, i+1) between each pair of adjacent transducer elements (4i, 4i+1) are different.
Patent CA-2865512-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEEGAN JONATHAN E
IPC: C08G59/56
Filed: 2013-02-25
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for utilizing the exothermic energy generated by a low temperature cure reaction to access a high-temperature cure reaction, which is otherwise energetically inaccessible at a chosen tool temperature, thereby producing a cured resin matrix with properties closely matching to those produced via high-temperature cure reactions but achieved via a short cure time and low cure temperature. Also disclosed is a short-cure resin composition containing: (a) at least one multifunctional epoxy resin having an epoxy functionality of greater than 1; (b) a hardener composition containing (i) at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic amine curing agent having one or more amino groups per molecule; (ii) at least one aromatic amine curing agent having one or more amino groups per molecule; and optionally, (iii) an imidazole as curing accelerator. The improved properties of this resin composition include being curable at a temperature of = 120°C for a time period of less than 10 minutes to achieve a degree of cure higher than that derived from the same composition with just (i) aliphatic/cycloaliphatic amine or (ii) aromatic amine in isolation.
Patent CA-2866264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUKEMURA NORIO
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 2013-03-13
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a coriolis flowmeter enabling, for example, reduction in pressure loss in a manifold. As the shaped portions of a channel (15) of a manifold (8), provided are a pipe-side opening portion (16), a tube-side opening portion (17), and a channel branching portion (18). The cross-sectional area of channels from the channel branching portion (18) to the tube-side opening portion (17) is linearly reduced. At the channel branching portion (18), disposed is a branching wall tip (20) of a branching wall (19) that extends from the channel branching portion to the end of a manifold body (12). The cross sectional shape of the channel (15) has a circular shape at the pipe-side opening portion (16) position, and at the channel branching portion (18) position, the cross sectional shape is changed to a D-shape by the branching wall tip (20).
Patent CA-2867204-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for packing bulk material into a container
Inventor: VAUCHER CHRISTOPHE
IPC: B65B43/18
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: The apparatus (1) according to the invention for packing bulk material into a container (2) comprises a provisioning device (3) for the container (2). The container (2) has a filling side with a filling opening arranged therein. The apparatus (1) further comprises a gripping device (4) for gripping of the substantially closed and empty container (2) by the provisioning device (3). The apparatus optionally comprises a conveying device (5) for conveying the container (2) to a packing device (6). The apparatus further optionally comprises a container-opening device (9) for opening the container (2). The gripping device (4) has a detection device (7) for detecting the position of the container on and/or in the provisioning device (3). The apparatus (1) additionally has a positioning device for positioning the container on the basis of said detected position.
Patent CA-2868535-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEELE DAVID JOE
IPC: E21B17/00
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: A casing window assembly and methods for installing the casing window assembly.
Patent CA-2872501-A1 (CA)
Title: Boiler having enhanced heating efficiency and enabling simultaneous use of heating and hot water
Inventor: MIN TAE SIK
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: The boiler of the present invention which enables the simultaneous use of indoor heating and hot water comprises: an internal water discharge line for indoor heating water, which forms a circulation path for indoor heating water fed by an internal circulation pump between a tank and a main heat exchanger; a supply water discharge line for indoor heating water, which forms a circulation path for indoor heating water fed by an external circulation pump and supplied and returned from/to the tank and an indoor heating mechanism; and a three-way valve provided on a second indoor heating water connecting pipe of the internal water discharge line for indoor heating water, which adjusts the degree to which it is opened according to the indoor heating load and the hot water load in order to supply hot water passing through the main heat exchanger to the tank and a hot-water heat exchanger. The internal water discharge line of the boiler and the supply water discharge line for indoor heating water are connected to the internal space of the tank disposed therebetween.
Patent CA-2873306-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LONGMAN PETER
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring incoming telephone calls, including telephone calls with different called numbers, the system comprising an electronic processor and an associated database containing caller details with corresponding telephone numbers and details regarding locations and/or people to visit with corresponding telephone numbers, the system being adapted to: detect the originating number of a caller and the called number to which an incoming call was made; to store the time, date and number of the incoming call the originating number of which has been detected and store data representing the number to which the incoming call was made; and to identify the location of the caller/person being visited by the caller corresponding to the detected called number by referring to the associated database, and to identify the identity of the caller corresponding to the originating number by referring to the associated database.
Patent CA-2873718-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU HSU-HSIANG
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2012-06-25
Abstract: Disclosed herein are electromagnetic logging systems and methods that provide a set of signals that robustly approximate the response of a model tool employing orthogonal triads of point-dipole antennas. One illustrative method embodiment obtains an azimuthally sensitive electromagnetic logging tool's signal measurements as a function of position in a borehole, the tool having at least two spacing distances (d1, d2) between transmit and receive antennas. Orthogonal direct coupling measurements (Vxx, Vyy, Vzz) are derived from the signal measurements and converted into a set of robust signals, the set including: a ratio between Vzz coupling components at different spacing distances, a ratio between Vxx and Vzz coupling components, a ratio between Vyy and Vzz coupling components, and a ratio between Vxx and Vyy coupling components. The set may include an additional robust signal having a ratio between a sum of cross-coupling components Vxz+Vzx or Vyz+Vzy and a sum of orthogonal direct coupling components.
Patent CA-2875485-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de fracturation de gisement subsurface a l'aide d'impulsions electromagnetiques
Inventor: SAEEDFAR AMIN
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2014-12-22
Abstract: Procédé damorçage ou de propagation de fractures dans un réservoir dhydrocarbures permettant daméliorer la perméabilité au débit de fluide et la production dhydrocarbures. Le procédé comprend lutilisation dau moins une impulsion dénergie électromagnétique pour chauffer à la fois le roc et leau du réservoir, entraîner une pressurisation thermique et entreprendre la pressurisation électrocinétique.
Patent CA-2877327-A1 (CA)
Title: Smokeless coffee roaster
Inventor: LUDWIG MARK L
IPC: A23F5/04
Filed: 2013-06-21
Abstract: A coffee bean roasting machine of the type having a cyclone separator heating chamber and a coffee bean roasting chamber in a recirculating process stream driven by a recirculation fan is operated to air cool the roasted coffee beans in the roasting chamber, to a temperature beneath which the beans give off smoke, while at the same time incinerating smoke removed from the roasting chamber. A purge gate in ducting between the cyclone separator and the roasting chamber is opened to allow the flow of ambient air into and through the roasting chamber while blocking flow out of the cyclone separator, so that ambient air is directed through the roasting chamber. The smoke and any airborne particulate material from the roasting chamber are carried into the heating chamber and through the incineration tube, where they are incinerated. Preferably the system and process are operated automatically by a computer and programming.
Patent CA-2880174-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IDA TOMOKO
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 2013-07-25
Abstract: Upon attempting to design a pharmaceutical preparation by mixing minoxidil with a general thickening agent during a process for considering a minoxidil-containing composition for an agent for external use in which dripping is inhibited, it was discovered that the pharmaceutical preparation would have sediments or would cloud and that a sufficient viscosity of the pharmaceutical preparation could not be obtained. The minoxidil-containing composition for an agent for external use of the present invention is characterized by containing minoxidil (a), a hydroxypropyl cellulose and hypromellose (b), ethanol (c), and water (d). Said composition is clear and has a good feel upon use, and dripping of the composition is inhibited.
Patent CA-2880771-A1 (CA)
Title: Pressure measurement unit for determining fluid pressure within a medical fluid dispensing device
Inventor: MAGNENAT OLIVIER
IPC: A61M5/142
Filed: 2013-07-25
Abstract: A fluid container for a medical fluid dispensing device, comprises a rigid body (3) for delimiting with the inside part of its wall a volume of the medical fluid, and a membrane (5) that covers at least an opening of the rigid body thereby creating a fluid tight lid, the opening corresponding to a measurement area, and the membrane further covers a portion of an outside part of the rigid body's wall. The membrane comprises a flexible measurement part (11) corresponding to the opening of the rigid body, an attachment part (13) that is fixed to the rigid body, and a second part (12) that connects the flexible measurement part to the attachment part, and which comprises a rigid part (14), an upper part of which is connected to the flexible measurement part, and the rigid part further comprising a sealing surface (18), and a deformable part (15) which connects the rigid part to the attachment part. The fluid container further comprises a first gap (17) located between the rigid part and the rigid body, which is dimensioned to receive at least a part of the rigid part in a case when a force is applied onto the sealing surface and causes the deformable part to deform.
Patent CA-2881643-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDERS JOHN LARRY
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2013-08-09
Abstract: Methods are provided for the treatment of livestock or poultry confinement facilities equipped with manure collection zones (e.g., a manure pit or litter), in order to reduce and mitigate the effects of gaseous ammonia within the facility. The treatment involves application of an aqueous mixture including a partial calcium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer and a partial ammonium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer. Preferably, the amount of the partial calcium salt copolymer is greater than the amount of the partial ammonium salt copolymer. The treatment methods provide prompt and lasting reductions in gaseous ammonia within the confinement facility.
Patent CA-2882106-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEIHS JAN PHILIPP
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2013-09-19
Abstract: The present invention concerns a print medium, and a method of producing such a print medium. In particular, the present invention is directed to a print medium comprising a substrate having a first and a reverse side, wherein the substrate comprises at least on the first side at least one permeable coating layer comprising pigment particles. Said pigment particles, when in the form of a compacted bed, have a monomodal pore diameter distribution, a volume defined polydispersity expressed as full width at half maximum height (FWHM) from 40 to 80 nm, and a volume defined median pore diameter from 30 to 80 nm. Such print medium is suitable for flexography, and allows the reproduction of prints with good quality at high productivity.
Patent CA-2883559-A1 (CA)
Title: Etiquette rfid et recipient de produit sanguin/systeme sanguin a etiquette rfid integree
Inventor: LARSON CHRISTINE
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2013-05-15
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des dispositifs de fixation d'une étiquette RFID à un récipient de liquide et plus précisément, à un récipient de constituant sanguin. L'étiquette RFID peut être insérée dans un boîtier, tel qu'un onglet décollable, ou dans une coupelle scellée fixée à un orifice du récipient. L'étiquette RFID pourrait en variante être incorporée à un bouchon moulé ou à un composant fixé à un orifice. L'antenne RFID pourrait être peinte ou estampée sur la surface du récipient. L'étiquette RFID pourrait également être insérée dans le récipient de manière à flotter librement dans les constituants liquides. La source RFID peut être fixée autour du goulot d'un récipient rigide ou semi-rigide, fixée à une attache ou fixée à un connecteur assemblé en association avec un constituant sanguin ou un autre trajet d'écoulement de fluide.
Patent CA-2884489-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMIDT THOMAS
IPC: F16D48/02
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: A viscous clutch (20) includes a housing assembly (28), a rotor assembly (26), a reservoir (38) to hold a supply of a shear fluid, a working chamber (40) operatively positioned between the housing assembly and the rotor assembly, and a fluid return bore (26- 1B) that optionally extends radially through at least an outer diameter portion of the rotor assembly to the working chamber. Selective introduction of the shear fluid to the working chamber facilitates selective torque transmission between the housing assembly and the rotor assembly. The fluid return bore can form at least a portion of a fluid return path (50) from the working chamber to the reservoir.
Patent CA-2884699-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCKNIGHT GARY DAVID
IPC: C05G5/23
Filed: 2013-05-08
Abstract: An improved solvent system for the formulation and application of N-alkyl thiophosphoric triamide urease inhibitors. These formulations provide safety and performance benefits relative to existing alternatives and enable storage, transport, and subsequent coating or blending with urea based or organic based fertilizers. These formulations are comprised primarily of environmentally friendly aprotic and protic solvents (particularly dimethyl sulfoxide and alcohols / polyols) to stabilize the urease inhibitor.
Patent CA-2884756-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAHOIAN ERIK J
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2013-09-11
Abstract: A system for sexual stimulation includes a first sexual stimulation device having a first sensor and a first actuator and a second sexual stimulation device having a second sensor and a second actuator. The first sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the first sensor to actuate the second actuator of the second sexual stimulation device and the second sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the second sensor to actuate the first actuator of the first sexual stimulation device.
Patent CA-2885645-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAI TAKASHI
IPC: A61P15/00
Filed: 2013-09-19
Abstract: The present patent application discloses at least the compounds according to Formula I or Formula lb shown below, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring B, JB, n, JD, J, o, X, RC and RA are as described herein.
Patent CA-2886408-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STORM TIMOTHY C
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A method of playing a card game includes randomly dealing one or more cards from a standard card deck to at least one player. The card game allows for the at least one player to receive an additional card from the standard deck, and to place a first wager on the outcome of the card game. The first wager is associated with a first payout amount if the at least one player wins the card game. The method further includes selecting a subset of cards, that have not been dealt to the at least one player, from the standard card deck. The method includes adjusting the payout amount based on the subset of cards selected, and displaying the subset of cards to the at least one player. The method includes randomly selecting a card from the subset of cards, the randomly selected card dealt to the at least one player.
Patent CA-2887875-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOSKAL JOSEPH
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: The present disclosure relates in part to methods of identifying a candidate compound suitable for treatment of depression. In some embodiments, a candidate compound may be a NMDAR partial agonist.
Patent CA-2888231-A1 (CA)
Title: Vapor hydrated medical device with low surface energy sleeve
Inventor: ROSTAMI SHAMSEDIN
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2013-03-13
Abstract: A medical device such as a catheter in a liquid and vapor impermeable package, the device being contained in a low surface energy sleeve or compartment that is liquid impermeable and vapor permeable. Water vapor molecules from a liquid provided within the package exteriorly of the sleeve or compartment migrate across the sleeve or compartment to an interior thereof, thereby creating and maintaining a moist environment for the device, which may include activating a hydrophilic coating of the catheter. Water molecules are transported through the sleeve from an exterior of the sleeve or compartment to the interior of the sleeve compartment. Upon removal of the device from the package, the exterior of the sleeve or compartment is drier to the touch.