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Patent CA-2804108-A1 (CA)
Title: Fastening system for fan and shaft interconnection
Inventor: IVAKITCH RICHARD
IPC: F16B19/02
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: A fan and shaft assembly for a turbofan gas turbine engine comprises a shaft and a fan. Sets of aligned throughbores are respectively of the shaft and the fan, at a junction between the shaft and the fan. Fastening systems are provided for the sets of aligned throughbores. Each fastening system comprises a sleeve received in one of the sets of aligned throughbores and sized to fit without play in the set of aligned throughbores. A head of the sleeve abuts a surface at the junction between the shaft and the fan. A fastener is inserted in the sleeve and extends beyond both ends of the sleeve to clamp the fan to the shaft, the fastener being loosely received in the sleeve. A method for replacing a component of a fastening system retaining a fan to a shaft is provided as well.
Patent CA-2804400-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEIR JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2011-07-06
Abstract: A dual-flow valve includes an inner valve body defining a first flow path and an outer valve body circumscribing the inner valve body. The outer valve body and the inner valve body define a second flow path. The dual-flow valve includes a valve element disposed across the first flow path and the second flow path. The valve element has a first passage for selective flow alignment with the first flow path and a second passage for selective flow alignment with the second flow path. A dual flow swivel includes an upper and lower swivel body, with the lower body adapted to rotate relative to the upper body. Two separate flow paths extend through the swivel bodies allowing upwardly and downwardly directed flows through the swivel bodies.
Patent CA-2805035-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERGERON ALAIN
IPC: C07K16/30
Filed: 2011-07-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, which bind to MAGE-A3, polynucleotides encoding such antigen binding proteins, diagnostic applications of said antigen binding proteins and methods of manufacture.
Patent CA-2807274-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUNARATNE PREETHI H
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2011-08-02
Abstract: Provided herein are nanoparticle platforms and combinatorial drug delivery vehicles comprising gold nanoparticles with a plurality of thilolated hyperbranched dendrons conjugated to the nanoparticle surface. The thiolated hyperbranched dendrons comprise chemically-modifiable surface groups, functionalized interior groups and nano- cavities within the hyperbranched structure to which a variety of payload molecules may be conjugated, optionally via a linker. Payload molecules may comprise nucleic acids, anticancer drugs and small molecule inhibitors, optionally with, non-cytotoxic signaling agents, for example, fluoroscein isothiocyanate. Also provided are methods for delivering one or more therapeutic agents to a cell or tissue or for treating a pathophysiological condition in a subject by delivering the combinatorial drug delivery vehicles to a cell or tissue associated with the pathophysiological condition to facilitate internalization of the vehicle to effect treatment.
Patent CA-2809162-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANTYLA JAMES
IPC: E03F5/16
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A riser kit for a grease interceptor having upwardly extending walls, an open top and a cover to close the open top. The riser kit comprises at least one collar extension having, a lower edge for engaging an upper edge of the upwardly extending walls of the grease interceptor, a middle portion forming an upward wall extension for the grease interceptor, and, a top edge sized and shaped to engage the cover to permit the cover to be secured to the extended grease interceptor. The riser kit also has a means to secure the collar extension to the grease interceptor. Also disclosed is a latch assembly for securing a cover onto a container, the latch assembly comprising a catch member secured to the container transverse to a container wall at an upper end thereof, a latch member pivotally mounted to the cover adjacent an edge thereof and positioned to register with the catch member. The latch member has a hook portion and a lever portion wherein pivoting the lever portion when the cover is positioned on the container causes the hook portion to engage and disengage with the catch member. A method of installing a wastewater grease interceptor is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2809346-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARDING KEVIN GEORGE
IPC: G02B3/00
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: Imaging systems and methods for generating images of a sample are provided, wherein the system comprises an illumination source for illuminating the sample; an image viewing subsystem for viewing images formed from the sample; one or more tunable wave plates and one or more birefringent elements, which are positioned between the sample and the image viewing subsystem, so that images from the sample pass through the tunable optical wave plates and the birefringent elements before reaching the image viewing subsystem; a device that changes one or more phase retardation states of the tunable optical wave plates resulting in a change of one or more polarization states of the image; and a controller that modifies the device to change the phase retardation states of the tunable optical wave plates.
Patent CA-2811014-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPRINGER STEVEN D
IPC: B60S1/68
Filed: 2011-09-20
Abstract: An axle guard assembly (134, 434) of a machine (100) protects against intrusion of wire wrap into a central cavity (152) of a ground engaging device (116). The guard (134, 434), which is mounted to the axle (118, 119), includes a wall (210, 511) disposed within the cavity (152) of the ground engaging device (116). A cover (212) can be provided which includes a flange (242) circumscribing a central portion (240). The central portion (240) is disposed axially inwardly of an inboard opening (154) to the cavity (152). The flange (242) can extend radially outwardly from the central portion (240) and axially outwardly toward the wall (210). The periphery (258) of the cover (212) can be configured such that it is larger than the inboard opening (154) to the cavity (152). In another aspect, a support vane (216) can be provided which extends along a longitudinal axis (X) between a first wall (210, 511) and a second wall (212, 510) and includes a planar vane surface (266) extending substantially radially to the longitudinal axis (X).
Patent CA-2814152-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for the continuous treatment of solids at non-atmospheric pressure
Inventor: KOENIG PETER M
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2011-10-21
Abstract: Systems and processes may be used for continuously processing a solid material such as a solid starch-bearing material at a non-atmospheric pressure. In some examples, the material is delivered to a process vessel at substantially the same non-atmospheric pressure condition as the process vessel so as to avoid shearing the material. In some examples, the solid material is continuously fed into a process vessel, continuously processed in the process vessel, and continuously discharged from the process vessel.
Patent CA-2815228-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENSEL ANDREAS
IPC: B01F3/08
Filed: 2013-05-08
Abstract: Emulsifying arrangement comprising a tubular emulsifying chamber (1) with a tubular wall and two end areas (2, 4) for a spiral flow (8) with a spiral flow direction, at least one inlet (3) for directing a fluid mixture of two non-mixable fluid fractions into the emulsifying chamber at the first end area (2) and at least one outlet (5) for conducting the fluid mixture out of the emulsification chamber at the second end area (4) wherein the emulsifying chamber (2) has between the two end areas (2, 4) a cross-section which is symmetrical around an axis of symmetry (6), wherein the outlet (5) and the inlet (3) enter or leave the tubular wall area tangentially in the flow direction or at an acute angle. It is the object to propose an emulsifying arrangement with increased efficiency which has no moving parts. The object is solved in that the axis of symmetry 6 and the emulsifying chamber have at least one curved area.
Patent CA-2818010-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHEN MARK
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2011-11-28
Abstract: Methods of identifying, diagnosing, and prognosing a neurodegenerative disease, or disorder, are provided. Also provided are methods for determining whether a neuron is at risk or is undergoing neurodegeneration. The methods comprise determining whether at least one of the genes tbx6 and dleu2 is overexpressed.
Patent CA-2819950-A1 (CA)
Title: Assembly for a line conduit
Inventor: MUNZENBERGER HERBERT
IPC: A62C8/00
Filed: 2013-07-02
Abstract: In an assembly (10) for a line conduit to be cast in a component (12), particularly comprising concrete, with a positioning module (16) to fasten the assembly (10) at a wall or a casting, a tire protection module (20) with an intumescent fire protection element (32), and an oblong casting sheath (18), which jointly form a passage (14) for a line, accepts (44, 46) are provided at the fire protection module (20) for the reversible fastening of the casting sheath (18) and/or the positioning module (16).
Patent CA-2820137-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FERRARA VINCENT R
IPC: A42B3/12
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: A multilayer shell for use in the construction of protective headgear, the shell including an outer layer, an inner layer, a middle layer disposed between the outer and inner layer which resiliently compresses in response to an impact to the outer layer, and an internal liner disposed inwardly of the inner layer. The middle layer includes a plurality of compressible members, which resiliently compress to absorb the energy of a direct impact to the outer layer and resiliently shear with respect to the inner layer in response to a tangential impact to the outer layer. The inner layer includes an open configuration, which reduces the weight of the shell, provides for greater heat ventila- tion from the head of the user, and permits for visualization of the compressible ele-ments. The internal liner is formed from contourable materials which enhance user fit and comfort without compromising user safety.
Patent CA-2820241-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILKES ROBERT G
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: Selon linvention, une déficience visuelle fait référence à la perte de vision dun individu à un tel point quun support supplémentaire simpose pour un ou plusieurs aspects de sa durée de vie. Une telle limitation significative de la capacité visuelle peut découler dune maladie, dun traumatisme ou détats congénitaux ou dégénératifs qui ne peuvent pas être corrigés par des moyens classiques, comme une correction de réfraction, des lunettes ou des lentilles de contact, un médicament ou une chirurgie. Selon des modes de réalisation de linvention, un procédé daugmentation de la vue dun utilisateur consiste à obtenir une image dune scène à laide dune caméra portée par lindividu, à transmettre limage obtenue à un processeur, à sélectionner un algorithme dune pluralité dalgorithmes de modification dimage spectrale, spatiale et temporelle à appliquer à limage par le processeur, à modifier lutilisation de lalgorithme sensiblement en temps réel et à afficher limage modifiée sur un dispositif daffichage porté par lindividu.
Patent CA-2824445-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MELVELLE ANDREW JOHN
IPC: E01B29/24
Filed: 2011-10-31
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus (10) for the application or removal of one or more railway track fasteners (12). The apparatus comprises a support frame assembly (14), a drive assembly (16) mounted to the support frame assembly (14), and a workhead (18) operatively coupled to the drive assembly (16). The workhead (18) includes a tool (20) designed for applying or removing the fasteners (12) wherein the drive assembly (16) is powered to activate the workhead (18) and the associated tool (20) which contacts the fastener (12) in a hammering action.
Patent CA-2824992-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADDINGTON W ROBERT
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 2012-01-20
Abstract: A system and method diagnoses acid reflux. A nasogatric/orogastric (Ng/Og) device is inserted through the esophagus and into the stomach of a patient. The Ng/Og device includes a pressure sensor configured to measure intra-abdominal pressure and a plurality of pH sensors positioned along the Ng/Og device. An involuntary reflex cough epoch is induced within the patient. The intra-abdominal pressure and elevation of reflux along the Ng/Og device is measured. A subsequent step determines the functional status of the gastric valve based on the measured intra-abdominal pressure and the elevational reflux along the catheter created by the increased intra-abdominal pressure that occurs during the involuntary reflex cough epoch.
Patent CA-2826103-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAKRABORTY SOMA
IPC: C10M169/04
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: An improved oil composition is disclosed. The oil composition includes a base oil comprising a hydrocarbon, the base oil having a base thermal conductivity. The oil composition also includes a first additive comprising a plurality of derivatized first additive nanoparticles dispersed within the base oil to form a modified oil having a modified thermal conductivity, wherein the modified thermal conductivity is greater than the base thermal conductivity. Alternately, an improved oil composition includes a base oil comprising a hydrocarbon and a first additive comprising a plurality of derivatized first additive nanoparticles dispersed within the base oil to form a modified oil comprising a stabilized suspension of the derivatized first additive nanoparticles in the base oil.
Patent CA-2828027-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de fabrication d'un composite a matrice ceramique
Inventor: SAUDER CEDRIC
IPC: C04B35/00
Filed: 2012-01-23
Abstract: L'invention a trait à un procédé de réalisation d'une pièce en matériau composite à matrice céramique et à fibres céramiques. Il comprend : la réalisation d'une préforme fibreuse par entrelacement de fils constitués de fibres en matériau céramique sur une surface de contact d'un élément support reproduisant la forme interne et/ou externe de la pièce à réaliser; la densification partielle de la préforme fibreuse à une température inférieure à la température de fusion du matériau de l'élément support et inférieure à la température de fusion du matériau des fibres de la préforme, ladite densification partielle aboutissant à une préforme fibreuse consolidée comprenant une fraction volumique en matrice supérieure à 5% et au plus égale à 40% du volume de matrice de la pièce à réaliser; le retrait de l'élément support de la préforme fibreuse consolidée par attaque chimique de la surface de contact du matériau de l'élément support; la densification de la préforme consolidée, réalisée à une température inférieure à la température de fusion des fibres de cette préforme.
Patent CA-2828657-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLATZMANN DAVID
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapies for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to a use of low dose interleukin-2 for the treatment of type I diabetes and other autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases.
Patent CA-2828888-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERG FREDERIC P
IPC: B23Q17/20
Filed: 2012-03-28
Abstract: A system comprises a drilling machine; a capacitive probe; and a probe deployment system, mounted to the drilling machine, for moving the capacitive probe inside a hole drilled by the machine to measure the drilled hole at different depths.
Patent CA-2829457-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROTOLE JOHN
IPC: C23C2/40
Filed: 2012-02-28
Abstract: An apparatus and method for imaging the interior of a hot dip melt pot snout of a hot dip steel coating apparatus through the snout thereof. The system provided for high visual contrast and high resolution imaging, without the need for external illumination. The inventive apparatus and method image the interior of the hot dip melt pot snout at infrared wavelengths, and preferably in a wavelength range of 0.7 to 3 microns. The inventive apparatus and method provide valuable information about the condition of the hot dip melt pot snout and steel coating process which may be used to improve the quality of the produced coated steel.
Patent CA-2829496-A1 (CA)
Title: Residual risk analysis system, method and computer program product therefor
Inventor: STRAUSS OLIVER THOMAS
IPC: G06Q10/04
Filed: 2013-10-07
Abstract: Systems, methods and products for determining residual values of asset portfolios are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a server computer coupled to a network and to a data storage device. The server generates residual value curves for each of a set of item types and stores them. The server computer also receives and/or maintains information defining a set of items in a portfolio. When an assessment of the portfolio is initiated, the server determines a residual value for each item in the portfolio by identifying a corresponding one of the item types, retrieving the residual value curve corresponding to the identified item type, and determining a future value of the item based on the retrieved residual value curve for the corresponding item type. The server then aggregates the individual residual values into a residual value for the portfolio and enables access to this value.
Patent CA-2830628-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition for treatment and diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Inventor: TAKAO SONSHIN
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2012-03-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to: a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting the proliferation or metastasis of invasive pancreatic cancer in a subject, which comprises an anti-cancer molecular targeting drug and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the anti-cancer molecular targeting drug is produced by binding a toxin or a cytotoxic agent to an antibody capable of binding immunologically specifically to a cell surface folate receptor (FR) ß protein of an FRß (+) macrophage that exists around a pancreatic cancer cell at an invasive front; and a diagnostic agent and a kit, both of which can be used for determining the degree of malignancy of pancreatic cancer or the occurrence of invasive pancreatic cancer, and both of which are characterized in that it is determined that a cancer tissue is invasive and metastatic when a FRß (+) macrophage is distributed around a pancreatic cancer cell at an invasive front.
Patent CA-2831969-A1 (CA)
Title: Selective lysis of cells by ionic surfactants
Inventor: DOBBELAER IRENE
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2012-04-30
Abstract: The present invention discloses methods, kits-of-parts, and devices for the selective lysis of eukaryotic cells in a sample comprising micro-organisms such as bacteria unicellular fungi. The selective lysis is obtained by incubating the sample in an ionic surfactant under alkaline conditions.
Patent CA-2832387-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE GOEIJ BART
IPC: C07K16/32
Filed: 2012-04-20
Abstract: Bispecific antibodies which comprise antigen-binding regions binding to two different epitopes of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), and related antibody-based compositions and molecules, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies and methods of preparing and using the antibodies are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2833527-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAULKNER DONALD R
IPC: F01P7/14
Filed: 2012-02-28
Abstract: A system and method for cooling an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment of the invention a cooling system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed, comprising an engine; an mtercooler for receiving combustion air from a turbocharger, the intercooler comprising an air-to-liquid heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the combustion air and a liquid coolant; an intercooler radiator; at least one engine coolant radiator; an expansion tank; an oil cooler; and at least one pump, wherein the dedicated fan is controlled by a temperature switch or controller and wherein the at least one engine coolant radiator and the intercooler radiator are located on opposite sides of the engine.
Patent CA-2834517-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOULNOIS JEAN-LUC
IPC: A61B17/128
Filed: 2010-01-25
Abstract: A clip applier for deploying a surgical clip includes an actuator having a flexible wire and a collet chuck coupled to a piston. Further, actuation of the piston in a forward direction towards a distal end of the clip applier advances the flexible wire in the forward direction.
Patent CA-2835854-A1 (CA)
Title: Aerodynamic storage element
Inventor: WHITE PHILIP
IPC: B62J7/02
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a storage element and bicycle frame that work in conjunction with each other. The present invention to makes both the frame and storage element as aerodynamic as possible when the storage element is attached to the frame.  The storage element is designed to function as an integral aerodynamic element of the frame.
Patent CA-2838097-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIN DONG CHEOL
IPC: C08F4/6592
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new transition metal compound based on cyclopenta[b]fluorenyl group, a transition metal catalyst composition containing the same and having high catalytic activity for preparing an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and one a-olefin, a method of preparing an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and a-olefin using the same, and the prepared ethylene homopolymer or the copolymer of ethylene and a-olefin.
Patent CA-2840005-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing a panel sandwich
Inventor: BRAUN ROGER
IPC: E04C2/00
Filed: 2012-06-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a panel sandwich 17 for use as a wall, ceiling or floor panel 16, having at least the following steps: supplying a basic panel 20 made of wood-based material, arranging a sound-insulating layer 18 above the basic panel 20, arranging a cover panel 22 above the basic panel 20 and above the sound-insulating layer 18, and pressing the sandwich, preferably in a press. In order to supply a panel sandwich 2 which has a particularly permanently active sound-insulating layer 18, is particularly cost-effective and can be integrated particularly straightforwardly into conventional processes for producing panel sandwiches 2 and panel structures 1, it is provided that use is made of an elastic plastics material for producing the sound-insulating layer 18, wherein, according to a first alternative of the invention, the elastic plastics material provided is a closed-cell foam or, according to a second alternative of the invention, the elastic plastics material applied is a self-adhesive plastics material 18c, which connects the basic panel 20 to the cover panel 22, is elastic when set and has a minimum thickness of 0.3 mm.
Patent CA-2841180-A1 (CA)
Title: Fastening a ceiling trim
Inventor: HALISCHUK CORY
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 2012-07-11
Abstract: A ceiling trim can be used as a track for wiring is formed of two extruded components where the first defines an angle member for engaging the ceiling and the wall and the second defines a front face portion forming a required shape of the crown molding and having a side edges thereof arranged to be located at or closely adjacent the ceiling and the wall. The components are fastened together by strip members on the second which engage behind clip portions. A third component which carries a track to receive clips bridges the corner of the first component and fastens across flanges. This can be removed and replaced by spaced clips. The spacing of the two components can be adjusted to change a spacing of the side edges from the wall to allow illumination to escape.