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Patent CA-2835841-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORET DAVID
IPC: A47C27/05
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: Engineered foam components for mattresses reduce tension forces in the foam and in the horizontal plane or block planar pieces, and improve the conformance and motion separation characteristics of foam support systems. The tension relief foam pad is a generally rectangular piece of foam having a top surface and a bottom surface. The length and width measurements of engineered foam pieces are substantially equal to that of a mattress with which it is to be used. Depending on the arrangement of the tension relief foam pad within the mattress construction, either the top or bottom surface contains a plurality of continuous cuts, slits or openings arranged in a checkerboard or other patterns with an opposite planar uncut surface.
Patent CA-2836086-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUTNAM KEVIN
IPC: A47G7/02
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: An assembly for creating a three dimensional exterior structure incorporates a plurality of bodies inter-assembled via engaging tongue and groove profiles to create at least one of a multitier stepped or extending walkway surface. Each of the bodies further exhibits a hollowed interior to facilitate in-filling of a compactible material in order to weight said bodies during assembly. Either or both of thermal generating elements or effect lighting can be incorporated into one or more of the bodies. The bodies can also include tiered or stackable step blocks, each exhibiting an interior ledge for supporting a thermally conducting insert shelf or pad, additional rectangular assembled blocks providing tongue and groove engagement and supporting the underside of the step blocks.
Patent CA-2840637-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical product and method of analysing light exposure of a pharmaceutical product
Inventor: GUO JEREMY
IPC: B65D79/02
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: A pharmaceutical product includes a container having an exterior surface and an interior chamber, an active ingredient disposed in the interior chamber, the active ingredient having a photosensitive property that changes based on at least cumulative exposure to light having a wavelength within the range between X and Y, and a layer of photosensitive material disposed on or in the container and exposed to environmental conditions contemporaneous with the active ingredient being disposed in the interior chamber. The photosensitive material is reactive to light having a wavelength within the range between X and Y to experience a property change at a threshold of cumulative exposure to light received within the range between X and Y related to the change in the photosensitive property of the active ingredient. A photosensitive device can also be disposed along a path followed by the pharmaceutical product within a facility.
Patent CA-2841533-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOPISH ANDREW J
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2014-02-03
Abstract: A wall panel arrangement is adapted to be used in a wall panel system provided with at least one pair of spaced apart vertical frame members having inwardly facing sidewalls for retaining at least one existing panel therebetween. The wall panel arrangement includes an add-on wall panel assembly constructed with opposed face structure connected to opposed side structure, and adapted to cover at least a portion of the existing panel.  Mounting structure is provided on the wall panel assembly, and is configured with flexible resilient retainers extending outwardly relative to the side structure, and adapted to frictionally engage the inwardly facing flat walls of the vertical frame members, and hold the wall panel assembly over the existing panel and between the vertical frame members.
Patent CA-2842754-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAUGE CHRISTOPHE
IPC: A61B5/0215
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: There is described herein an implantable valve, comprising a valve housing adapted to receive fluid flow therethrough between a valve inlet and a valve outlet; a valve assembly disposed within the valve housing and adapted to control a rate of fluid flowing through the valve housing; and a sensor disposed within the valve housing and adapted to measure a pressure of fluid flowing through the valve housing, wherein the sensor is disposed within a pressure sensor assembly, the pressure sensor assembly disposed within the valve housing and being in fluid communication with the valve inlet and valve outlet, wherein the pressure sensor assembly includes a domed portion defining a reservoir therein, and wherein the sensor is adapted to measure a pressure of fluid flowing through the reservoir, and wherein the pressure sensor assembly includes a needle guard disposed therein and positioned between the domed portion and the sensor, the needle guard being adapted to protect the sensor from a needle being inserted through the domed portion.
Patent CA-2846043-A1 (CA)
Title: Pegylated liposomes for delivery of immunogen-encoding rna
Inventor: GEALL ANDREW
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: Nucleic acid immunisation is achieved by delivering RNA encapsulated within a PEGylated liposome. The RNA encodes an immunogen of interest. The PEG has an average molecular mass above 3kDa but less than 11kDa. Thus the invention provides a liposome having a lipid bilayer encapsulating an aqueous core, wherein: (i) the lipid bilayer comprises at least one lipid which includes a polyethylene glycol moiety, such that polyethylene glycol is present on the liposome's exterior, wherein the average molecular mass of the polyethylene glycol is above 3kDa but less than 11kDa; and (ii) the aqueous core includes a RNA which encodes an immunogen. These liposomes are suitable for in vivo delivery of the RNA to a vertebrate cell and so they are useful as components in pharmaceutical compositions for immunising subjects against various diseases.
Patent CA-2846472-A1 (CA)
Title: Positive electrode active material for sodium battery, and method of producing the same
Inventor: NOSE MASAFUMI
IPC: H01M10/054
Filed: 2012-06-13
Abstract: Provided are: a positive electrode active material for sodium batteries, which has high operating potential and is capable of charging and discharging at high potential; and a method for producing the positive electrode active material for sodium batteries. A positive electrode active material for sodium batteries, which is characterized by being represented by general formula (1); and a method for producing the positive electrode active material for sodium batteries. General formula (1): NaxMy(AO4)z(P2O7)w (In formula (1), M represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn; A represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Si, P, S, Ti, V and W; x satisfies 4 = x = 2; y satisfies 4 = y = 1; z satisfies 4 = z = 0; w satisfies 1 = w = 0; and z and/or w is not less than 1.)
Patent CA-2847356-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEGGIO FRANK
IPC: F16K31/02
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: The invention includes an assembly for remotely controlling fluid flow between a fluid source, such as a water source, and an outlet that includes at least one electrically operable valve, such as an electromagnetically-actuatable valve, to be interposed between the fluid source and the outlet, the valve being actuatable between an open position, in which the source and the outlet are fluidly connected, and a closed position in which the source and the outlet are not fluidly connected; at least one actuator, such as a solenoid actuator, operably connected to the at least one valve for actuating the valve between the open and closed positions; a controller comprising a receiver for receiving a wireless signal, wherein the controller is operably connected to the actuator and capable of actuating the actuator upon receipt of a wireless signal by the receiver; and an activator device comprising (i) a user-activatable sensor for detecting a stimulus when the stimulus enters a detection zone and (ii) a transmitter that transmits the wireless signal upon activation of the sensor by a user to the receiver. In an embodiment, it may be desirable that the electrically operable valves are also mechanically actuatable or that one or more (additional) manually activatable valves in included in the assembly.
Patent CA-2850866-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIA MOHAMMADALI
IPC: G01L11/02
Filed: 2014-04-29
Abstract: A method for measuring pore pressure is provided using a rigid piezometer that does not need a filter and can be used to measure pore-water pressures in partially frozen soils.  This method also can be used to measure pore pressure in a porous media when the hydraulic conductivity of the porous media is low or there is limited amount of pore-fluid available to transfer the pressures. A piezometer is also provided, including:  a tube for hydraulic fluid; first and second valves to control fluid flow in the tube and into a porous medium; and a fitting wherein a pressure sensor is positioned to measure fluid pressure in the hydraulic fluid in the tube and a hydraulic fluid droplet ejected from an end of the tube into the porous medium; and an interface of the hydraulic fluid with the pore-fluid within the porous medium, using the droplet placed into the porous medium. The tube (or part of the tube), valves, fittings, and pressure sensor may be enclosed in a housing.
Patent CA-2851624-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLINGMAN BRYAN
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 2012-10-12
Abstract: A method is disclosed for generating sinograms by sampling a plurality of transducers acoustically coupled with the surface of a volume of tissue over a period of time after a light pulse at one wavelength, and after another light pulse at a different wavelength, and for processing those sinograms, reconstructing at least two optoacoustic images from the two sinograms, processing the two optoacoustic images to generate two envelope images and generating a parametric map from information in the two envelope images. In an embodiment, motion and tracking are determined to align the envelope images. In an embodiment, at least a second parametric map is produced from information in the same two envelope images. In an embodiment an ultrasound image is also acquired, and the parametric map is coregistered with and overlayed upon the ultrasound image, and then displayed.
Patent CA-2854156-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CASTILLO MARIO
IPC: B65H49/12
Filed: 2012-11-01
Abstract: A splicing apparatus for continuously unwinding strands of material from wound packages.
Patent CA-2854265-A1 (CA)
Title: Eluting medical devices
Inventor: CAMPBELL CAREY V
IPC: A61M25/10
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: The invention is directed to eluting medical devices that enable consistent "on-demand" delivery of therapeutic agents to a vessel. The medical device of the current invention comprises an expandable member, a hydrophilic coating comprising at least one therapeutic agent about the expandable member or structural layer and an outer sheath with a variably permeable microstructure. The design and methods disclosed herein ensures that therapeutic agent delivery occurs essentially only during expansion of the expandable member, minimizing coating and/or therapeutic agent loss to the bloodstream and providing controlled delivery to the treatment site.
Patent CA-2857847-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHEA TIMOTHY MICHAEL
IPC: C10L1/06
Filed: 2014-07-25
Abstract: High octane unleaded aviation gasoline having low aromatics content and a T10 of at most 75°C, T40 of at least 75° C, a T50 of at most 105°C, a T90 of at most 135°C, a final boiling point of less than 210°C, an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa and a freezing point of less than - 58 °C is provided.
Patent CA-2859613-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for three dimensional visualization of disparity maps
Inventor: ZHU LIHUA
IPC: H04N13/122
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a three dimensional video processing system. In particular, the present invention is directed towards a method and system for the three dimensional (3D) visualization of a disparity map. The 3D visualization system selectably provides 3D surface visualization for disparity map, 3D bar visualization for the disparity map and the 3D line meshing visualization for the disparity map. Based on the 3D visualization system, a user can analyze the disparity map of a stereo content, and then adjusting for different viewing environments to promote comfortable viewing standards.
Patent CA-2861413-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and a system for controlling ventilation in a building
Inventor: HOLM JES WEINREICH
IPC: F24F7/007
Filed: 2013-01-18
Abstract: A method and a system for controlling ventilation of an indoor area of a building, comprising the steps of: ventilating the indoor area by means of mechanical ventilation and natural ventilation according to a ventilation mode selected among a plurality of ventilation modes, a set of adjustable control parameters (31; 32; 33; 34; 35) and at least one measurement value from a sensor, wherein each ventilation mode is associated with the set of adjustable control parameters (31; 32; 33; 34; 35), each having an adjustable value selected among a group of mode dependent adjustable values, and/or a set of fixed control parameters (34) each having a mode dependent fixed value, and controlling the mechanical ventilation and the natural ventilation by comparing the measurement value from the sensor with a corresponding value of the control parameters of the ventilation mode such that a desired indoor climate defined by the ventilation mode is obtained.
Patent CA-2863314-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WASHBURN LAIRD
IPC: C02F5/02
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: Industrial and residential water treatment systems and devices are disclosed for use in preventing hard water buildup or in removing such buildup. The systems and devices include fixed and removable components for delivering water treatment composition. In addition, novel water treatment compositions and methods of treating water are disclosed.
Patent CA-2863887-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of screening low frequency gdna variation biomarkers for pervasive developmental disorder (pdd) or pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified (pdd_nos)
Inventor: HATCHWELL ELI
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: Provided herein are methods for screening a subject for a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder ¨ Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) using a panel comprising low frequency genomic DNA (gDNA) variation biomarkers. Also provided are methods for measuring expression levels of polypeptides using antibodies or aptamer panels for the gDNA variation biomarkers.
Patent CA-2865699-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BACKAERT DIMITRI M C J
IPC: A47J43/25
Filed: 2014-10-02
Abstract: A food mincer providing improved features. The suction base includes a control ring providing an improved visual indication of its position. The plunger to feed the food is formed as a hollow container having a sealing lid to provide a storage area for accessories.  The feed screw is formed in a multi-step molding process to allow for closer tolerances, which in turn allows for a simple gasket seal to be used. The feed screw and fan blade include a mating configuration only when the fan blade is in the proper orientation, such that if the fan blade is assembled in the incorrect orientation the extrusion grids may not be assembled.
Patent CA-2867772-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOVRIN AMIR
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: In a first aspect the invention is an endoscopic device in which the empty spaces between the plurality of tubes, wires, and cables are utilized as a channel that enables liquid or gas to flow from the handle section to the distal tip. In a second aspect the invention is a method of reducing the diameter of an endoscope device by utilizing the empty spaces between the plurality of tubes, wires, and cables as a channel that enables liquid or gas to flow from the handle section to the distal tip. In a third aspect the invention is a distal tip comprising a pattern of alternating grooves and lands on its outer surface and a cap that fits tightly over the lands. The tight fitting cap changes the grooves into closed channels through which liquid or gas can flow.
Patent CA-2871472-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CIGAN ANDREW M
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: Pairs of plants are provided in which complementing constructs result in suppression of a parental phenotype in the progeny. Methods to generate and maintain such plants, and methods of use of said plants, are provided, including use of parental plants to produce sterile plants for hybrid seed production. Also provided are regulatory elements for pollen-preferred expression of linked polynucleotides. Also provided are methods for identifying gene function, and methods for repressing transmission of transgenes.
Patent CA-2871877-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for indicating the presence or non-presence of prostate cancer
Inventor: GRONBERG HENRIK
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the detection and identification of various forms of genetic markers, and various forms of proteins, which have the potential utility as diagnostic markers. By determining the level of a plurality of biomarkers and genetic markers in a patient sample, and combining the obtained values according to a predefined formula, it is possible to determine if it is likely that the patient suffers from prostate cancer.
Patent CA-2873480-A1 (CA)
Title: Fishing bait holder
Inventor: PAQUETTE JEAN-ROBERT
IPC: A01K97/05
Filed: 2014-12-04
Abstract: A fishing bait holder includes an outer wall and a base defining a bait holding space having a bait opening for receiving bait to be held, the base comprising a porous base member configured to allow water to pass through the porous base member while not allowing the bait to pass through the porous base member. The fishing bait holder includes a bait lifter for fitting inside the bait holding space, the bait lifter configured to allow a user to lift the bait within the bait holding space, thereby facilitating the user's access to the bait.
Patent CA-2874143-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWIST JASON R
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2014-12-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to slot machine gaming, and more particularly, to slot machine gaming providing increased user engagement and wagering options.
Patent CA-2875179-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOLAN ODED
IPC: H02J17/00
Filed: 2013-05-29
Abstract: The present invention provides wireless charging techniques and devices for charging electronic device(s) within a closed space defined by a substantially hollow housing containing an antenna arrangement and configured to define an inner cavity for propagation of electromagnetic radiation from the antenna arrangement. The housing has an inner surface, encompassing the inner cavity, which geometry and material composition selected to define a general propagation path for the predetermined electromagnetic radiation from the antenna arrangement towards a charging zone. The inner cavity of the housing operates as a waveguide for directionally guiding the electromagnetic radiation to the charging zone and providing substantially maximal intensity of the electromagnetic radiation within the charging zone.
Patent CA-2878209-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLSSON JAN
IPC: E21D20/00
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for installation of a rock bolt (124) in a first drill hole by means of a rock bolting rig (100), wherein said rock bolting rig (100) comprises a carrier (101), a boom unit (102) fastened to said carrier (101), and a bolt unit (103) fastened to said boom unit (102) via first joint means (106), wherein said bolt unit (103) comprises a feeder unit (104) including means for displaceable carrying of a drilling machine (105), wherein said bolt unit comprises a first (103A) end and holding means (123, 125) for holding said rock bolt (124). The method comprises : - by means of said first joint means (106) maneuver said first end (103A) of said bolt unit (103) to a first position for loading of a bolt, - when said bolt unit (103) has been maneuvered to said first position for loading of a bolt, providing a rock bolt (124) to said bolt unit (103), for being held by means of said holding means (123, 125), and - when said bolt unit (103) has been loaded with said rock bolt (124), maneuver said bolt unit (103) to a position for installation of said rock bolt (124) and loaded with said rock bolt (124) drilling said first hole and installing said rock bolt (124) in said first hole. The invention also relates to a rock bolting rig.
Patent CA-2878649-A1 (CA)
Title: Enceinte refrigeree par un systeme de refrigeration hybride a compression/absorption
Inventor: RIGAUD LAURENT
IPC: F25B35/04
Filed: 2013-07-16
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une enceinte réfrigérée et maintenue à une température de consigne déterminée (Te) renfermant l'évaporateur (7) d'un groupe frigorifique (5). Cette enceinte est caractérisée en ce que : - elle comporte un système thermochimique (9) dont le circuit est indépendant de celui du groupe frigorifique et qui est du type comprenant un réacteur ( 1 ) contenant un produit réactif apte à absorber un gaz, un condenseur et un évaporateur disposés dans ladite enceinte (3), le produit réactif et le gaz étant tels que, lorsqu'ils sont mis en présence l'un de l'autre, ils sont l'objet d'une réaction ayant pour effet l'absorption du gaz par le produit réactif et, à l'inverse, ils sont l'objet d'une réaction de désorption du gaz absorbé par le produit réactif sous l'effet d'un chauffage appliqué à celui-ci lorsqu'il a absorbé du gaz, le système thermochimique possédant deux phases de fonctionnement, à savoir une phase de production de froid et une phase de régénération, elle comporte des moyens de mesure (14) et de commande (19) qui n'autorisent l'entrée dans la phase de régénération du système thermochimique (9) qu'à la condition que si la température du condenseur (17) de celui-ci se situe au-dessous d'une température de seuil (Ts) déterminée.
Patent CA-2881592-A1 (CA)
Title: A modular motor and magnetic bearing assembly, and a manufacturing method therefor
Inventor: CARRASCO EDUARDO
IPC: H02K15/00
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: A modular motor and magnetic bearing assembly comprises a positioning casing (1) having a plane reference surface (17), an outer cylindrical reference surface (15), a central portion provided on an outer face with cooling liquid flow channels (11), and intermediate portions provided with openings (18, 19) for gaseous fluid entry and exit; a rotor (4) presenting an inner cylindrical reference surface (41) and a plane reference surface (42); an electric motor (6); radial magnetic bearings (7, 8); an axial abutment (3); and auxiliary mechanical bearings (91, 92). The modular assembly can then be incorporated in a main casing (150) simply by sliding and it can be connected directly to a functional unit (250) without reworking adjustments of the magnetic bearings (3, 7, 8).
Patent CA-2883400-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU ZHENJUN
IPC: B65D43/12
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A lid for a beverage container includes: a cap main body that adheres to an upper aperture part of a beverage container main body and includes a liquid through-hole, and a sliding cap that is installed on the cap main body in a detachable manner by engaging in a sliding manner, and that opens and closes the liquid through-hole by sliding, an elastic clicking part is provided on side surfaces of the sliding cap, clicking reception parts are formed in the cap main body, and the sliding cap is held by the cap main body when the elastic clicking part engages with the clicking reception parts.