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Patent CA-2792412-A1 (CA)
Title: Service orchestration for intelligent automated assistant
Inventor: CHEYER ADAM JOHN
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2011-01-11
Abstract: An intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.
Patent CA-2792842-A1 (CA)
Title: Container having oxygen scavenging system
Inventor: OFFORD DAVID
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2011-03-10
Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container, including the closure, closure insert, label, label glue, and/or any other portions of the final container assembly. In addition, the catalyst and the hydrogen generator can both be located in the same component. Methods for dispersing the hydrogen generator and catalyst in the container wall without affecting clarity are provided.
Patent CA-2794074-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONTANA NICOLAS
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2012-11-01
Abstract: It is provided a computer-implemented method for designing a modeled volume. The method comprises providing a set of dexels (S10) that represents the modeled volume, each dexel comprising a set of at least one segment representing the intersection between a line and the modeled volume, wherein the set of dexels is partitioned into groups of neighboring dexels, and wherein a memory space depending on the maximum number of segments comprised in each of the dexels of the group is allocated to each group; providing a sculpting operation (S20) on the modeled volume; and updating (S30) the set of dexels in response to the sculpting operation. Such a method improves the design of a modeled volume represented by a set of dexels.
Patent CA-2798026-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptable microcontroller-operated device and related system and software products
Inventor: KALLIO JANNE
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2012-12-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a portable computing device comprising a microprocessor capable of running software means, hardware means capable of providing at least one physical variable, a memory unit carrying software means adapted to read said physical variable and to perform a mathematical operation utilizing said physical variable. According to the invention, the interface means adapted to allow defining of said mathematical operation in said memory unit by a user of the device. The invention also concerns a firmware product of a microcontroller-operated device, a computer program product and a web service.
Patent CA-2799044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIFFORD ROBERT B
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: A method for installation of an adhesive vent over an aperture in a surface is described, the adhesive vent has at least one substantially straight serrated edge and an air permeable venting region, an adhesive region having adhesive disposed thereon surrounding the air permeable venting region. The method comprises providing an edge guide adjacent to the aperture, the edge guide adapted to inhibit motion in at least one direction on the surface, positioning the serrated edge on the surface such that the edge of the adhesive vent engages with the edge guide and pressing the adhesive vent onto the surface such that the air permeable region of the adhesive vent covers the aperture and the adhesive vent is fixed to the surface by the adhesive.
Patent CA-2799168-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANTZ NOLAN ZEBULON
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2011-05-09
Abstract: The invention relates to methods of control and prophylaxis of inflammation and mitigation of inflammatory conditions, particularly arthritis and joint pain, in companion animals, e.g., dogs or cats, comprising administering a diet comprising lipoic acid.
Patent CA-2802200-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEWIN MATHIAS
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a wireless transceiver, a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver, and a near-field communication (NFC) device coupled to the processor. The NFC device may include an NFC controller, an NFC transceiver coupled to the NFC controller, and spaced apart NFC antennas. The NFC device also includes a scanning switch coupled between the spaced apart NFC antennas and the NFC transceiver. The NFC controller may be configured to operate the scanning switch to successively couple each NFC antenna to the NFC transceiver, while attempting to establish NFC communication with an adjacent NFC device. The NFC device may also be configured to lock coupling to a corresponding NFC antenna upon establishing NFC communication with the adjacent NFC device.
Patent CA-2803275-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UMANSKY BENJAMIN S
IPC: C10G69/02
Filed: 2011-06-24
Abstract: A divided wall column can allow for fractionation of multiple streams while maintaining separate product qualities. Effluents from multiple stages of a reaction system can be processed in a single divided wall column. The divided wall column can produce multiple cuts from each separated area, as well as at least one output from a common area. At least one reaction stage can advantageously have a continuous liquid phase environment.
Patent CA-2804559-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEUNIER JULIEN
IPC: G01V1/04
Filed: 2013-02-01
Abstract: A system and method are described herein for generating a frequency sweep signal set for use in seismic data gathering. Low frequency sweep rate modifications are combined to compensate for vibrator limitations and vibrator far-field responses with high frequency sweep rate modifications to compensate for absorption, and then the frequency sweep signal set is generated based on the combination of high and low frequency sweep rate modifications.
Patent CA-2804681-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PFANNER ANTON
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 2011-07-12
Abstract: A face protection (33) to be fastened to a protective helmet (30), particularly for forestry workers, is described. A visor (132) has two retaining arms (32) and two bearing devices (50) which can be fastened on the inside of a helmet shell (36) for the retaining arms (32) for pivoting the visor (132) between an operating position in which the visor (132) is swung downwards and protects the face, and a parking position in which the visor (132) is swung upwards. Each retaining arm (32) extends towards the free end thereof which can be connected to the bearing device (50) from the visor (132) substantially parallel to and at such a distance from the visor (132) that a slot (37) is formed between the retaining arm (32) and the visor (132) through which slot the helmet shell (36) extends in the parking position, and that, in the parking position, the visor (132) is arranged close-fitting on the outer surface of the helmet shell (36).
Patent CA-2805045-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for manufacturing an adhesive by means of extrusion
Inventor: KASPER DIRK
IPC: B29C48/395
Filed: 2011-07-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing an adhesive by extrusion, wherein the adhesive comprises at least one degraded polypropylene (co)polymer and at least one additional additive.
Patent CA-2806310-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KASSIS AMIN I
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: Methods of identifying markers expressed by phagocytic cells in the diagnosis prognosis, or monitoring of diseases or conditions are disclosed.
Patent CA-2808707-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TREMBLAY CHARLES
IPC: F23G7/08
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: The gas flare system (100) includes a vertical flare stack (110) having an opened top end (116) and a bottom floor wall (114). A weatherproof protective hood arrangement (120) prevents rain and snow from entering through the opened top end (116). The gas flare system (100) also includes a burner arrangement (150) provided through the bottom floor wall (114). The burner arrangement (150) receives a waste gas stream from a waste gas circuit and also primary air. Secondary air orifices (220) around the burner supply secondary air coming from a plenum housing (140) located directly underneath the bottom floor wall (114). The gas flare system (100) can destroy the flammable gas in the waste gas stream with a combustion efficiency of more than 99 % under almost any operating conditions. It can start automatically and operate efficiently without any supervision under any possible atmospheric conditions. A method of destroying a flammable gas in a waste gas stream is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2809332-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSUKAMOTO TOMOHIRO
IPC: B60L15/00
Filed: 2011-07-19
Abstract: Provided is a throttle position detector for a two-wheeled electric vehicle having a swing arm, the swing arm having a battery, a motor, a controller, and other components disposed inside the arm. The swing arm (30) pivotally supports the rear wheel (WR) of a two-wheeled electric vehicle (1) and is swingably mounted on a vehicle body. A battery (56), an electric motor (M) for driving the rear wheel (WR), and a board (50) as a control device for controlling the electric motor (M) are disposed inside the swing arm. Coupling a throttle grip (80) and a throttle position sensor (60) together by physical transmission means (62, 85, 86) provides a configuration in which the turning angle of the throttle grip (80) can be detected. The throttle position sensor (60) is mounted on the board (50). The board (50) is arranged so that the flat surface part thereof is oriented in the width direction of the vehicle. The throttle position sensor (60) is mounted on the surface of the board (50) that is located outside, as viewed in the width direction of the vehicle, so that the turning angle of a sensor shaft (65) is detected and the sensor shaft (65) is oriented in the width direction of the vehicle.
Patent CA-2811231-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme optronique a vision supra hemispherique
Inventor: MIDAVAINE THIERRY
IPC: G02B13/06
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: Système optronique (100) vidéo, qui comprend un capteur (10) avec une optique supra hémisphérique et un détecteur matriciel, une unité de traitement (20) des images captées, des moyens d'affichage (30) des images traitées. - Le détecteur matriciel est à cadence vidéo et comprend : i. LxC pixels, avec L et C > 2000, chaque pixel étant à double échantillonnage corrélé et apte à assurer une conversion charges-tension, et ii. 2 C éléments de conversion analogique-numérique (ou CAN) parallélisés, chaque élément comportant un premier CAN à sortie à faible niveau et fort gain et un deuxième CAN à sortie à niveau élevé et faible gain, - l'optique présente une focale contrôlée en fonction de l'angle de site, la focale étant la plus longue dans le plan équatorial, et a une ouverture numérique comprise entre 0,9 et 1,6, - et l'unité de traitement comprend : i. des moyens de correction des non uniformités, ii. des moyens de sommation pondérée, de plusieurs pixels voisins, iii. des moyens d'adaptation et de compression de l'image captée.
Patent CA-2811353-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for carrying out track construction works
Inventor: BIEGER FRIEDHELM
IPC: E01B29/00
Filed: 2011-09-14
Abstract: The invention relates to the track-bound carrying out of works on a or for a railway track, such as earthworks, rail works, overhead wiring and signaling works, sleeper laying, sleeper replacement and the like, the devices (7-12) for carrying out the works forming a transport unit (15) or being accommodated in a transport unit (15) and the transport unit being detachably fastenable to a track vehicle (1), especially a railroad car.
Patent CA-2812886-A1 (CA)
Title: Extraits de coriolus versicolor, procedes de preparation et utilisations de ceux-ci
Inventor: LAU ALLAN SIK-YIN
IPC: A61K31/715
Filed: 2011-10-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des extraits de Coriolus versicolor, des compositions pharmaceutiques comprenant les extraits de Coriolus versicolor, des procédés de préparation, et des utilisations thérapeutiques de ceux-ci. Avantageusement, le présent extrait de Coriolus versicolor a des effets immunomodulateurs, antitumoraux, antimicrobiens et antiviraux. Dans une forme de réalisation préférée, la présente invention peut être utilisée pour inhiber la propagation métastatique des cellules du cancer. Dans certaines formes de réalisation préférées, la présente invention peut être utilisée pour traiter le glioblastome multiforme, le carcinome nasopharyngé, le carcinome du sein, le carcinome du poumon, le cancer de la prostate et le carcinome du côlon, ainsi que des infections bactériennes, virales, fongiques, à protozoaires, et/ou d'autres infections microbiennes.
Patent CA-2813545-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERSSON JOHAN
IPC: E04C5/01
Filed: 2011-10-12
Abstract: Reinforcement element for being positioned within a cast to elastically withstand tensile loads thereon, said reinforcement element comprising a plane sheet-or plate-shaped body of at least one row of consecutively coupled ring-shaped portions.
Patent CA-2813565-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VESTERDAL STEVEN H
IPC: B65G67/02
Filed: 2011-06-07
Abstract: A system for determining vehicle loading and unloading comprises an acceleration detector provided, on a vehicle, a location detector for detecting the location of the vehicle and a processor that receives information detected by the acceleration detector and location detector and determines whether the detected acceleration is due to vehicle loading, unloading or travel, based on the received information. A timer may be started, when vehicle loading or unloading is determined, such that the amount of time spent loading or -unloading the vehicle may be obtained. Also, a condition of a traveled surface may be determined based on infomiatioii received from the acceleration detector and location detector.
Patent CA-2814814-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypeptides derived from il-2 having agonist activity, for the therapy of cancer and chronic infections
Inventor: LEON MONZON KALET
IPC: C07K14/435
Filed: 2011-11-10
Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides that have the same primary sequence as human IL-2, except that some amino acids have been mutated. The mutations introduced substantially reduce the capacity of these polypeptides for the in vitro and in vivo stimulation of regulatory T cells (T CD4+CD25+FoxP3+) and increase the efficacy of said polypeptides in the therapy of murine transplantable tumours. The invention also relates to the therapeutic uses of these variants, either alone or combined with vaccines, for the therapy of diseases, such as cancer or infections in which the activity of the regulatory T cells (Tregs) is relevant. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned polypeptides as an active principle. In addition, the invention relates to the therapeutic use of said polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions, making use of their ability to modulate the immune system in relation to pathologies such as cancer and chronic infectious diseases.
Patent CA-2816860-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POWELL DAVID
IPC: H01L31/052
Filed: 2011-11-02
Abstract: A luminescent solar concentrator apparatus includes an optically transparent substrate and a photovoltaic material layer at least partially embedded within an optically transparent encapsulant material layer that contacts the optically transparent substrate. A luminescent material layer also contacts the optically transparent encapsulant material layer. Generally, the luminescent solar concentrator apparatus provides that the luminescent material layer is not located within an incoming optical pathway through at least the optically transparent substrate to the photovoltaic material layer.
Patent CA-2818470-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOLLI MARTIN
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 2012-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to pyridine derivatives of Formula (I) wherein A, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as described in the description, their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Said compounds particularly act as immunomodulating agents.
Patent CA-2818890-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for prognosis and treatment of diseases using portfolio of genes
Inventor: KANDULA MAHESH
IPC: G06F19/28
Filed: 2011-06-21
Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a method, a system and a kit for diagnosing and treating various disease conditions using the gene expression value in a given sample obtained from a subject. This disclosure further relates to selecting the right set of genes as a portfolio of genes for a particular disease. Providing a set of appropriate portfolio of gene for studying the gene expression values and using the values as a diagnostic tool is also disclosed. The gene expression value is further used for intervention by pharmaceuticals as a prediction model for the treatment of the disease. An individual may have a personalized health card that may store the gene expression value for that particular individual. A system may store the data for portability and integrated view of the individual's medical data for effective diagnosis and treatment.
Patent CA-2818906-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUGHES JIM
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2011-11-24
Abstract: A valve apparatus (100) for a well comprises a valve body (101), and a valve member (102). The valve body (101) includes a first passage (190) that extends through the valve body (101), and at least one second passage (193) that extends through the valve body and laterally from the first passage (190). The valve body (101) being connectable to the well so that a fluid flowing from the well is able to flow through the first passage (190). The valve member (102) being insertable into the first passage (190) and being moveable relative to the valve body (101) so as to thereby control the flow of the fluid from the first passage (190) into each second passage (193).
Patent CA-2822449-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de tressage de fibres renforcantes a variation d'inclinaison des fibres tressees
Inventor: MASSON RICHARD
IPC: B29C70/24
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de tressage de fibres renforçantes sur un mandrin (8) avec une machine comportant un anneau (9) portant au moins deux séries de bobines de fibres, en déplaçant ce mandrin à une vitesse d'avance prédéterminée, et en déplaçant les deux séries de bobines le long de l'anneau (9) pour qu'elles s'entrecroisent en tournant en sens inverse à une vitesse de rotation prédéterminée autour d'un axe (AX) de cet anneau, la tresse se formant sur le mandrin (8) au niveau d'une région de convergence (R) des fibres qui délimitent conjointement une forme conique (C), caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte: une étape de reconfiguration de la machine dans laquelle l'angle (a2) au sommet du cône (C) délimité par les fibres prend une nouvelle valeur (a2); une étape de reprise du tressage dans laquelle le déplacement des bobines le long de l'anneau (9) et l'avance du mandrin (8) sont rétablis avec de nouvelles vitesses d'avance et de rotation.
Patent CA-2825032-A1 (CA)
Title: Advanced prime and boost vaccine
Inventor: DROPULIC BORO
IPC: A61K39/21
Filed: 2012-01-27
Abstract: This invention relates to vaccines and in particular to the combination of non- integrating, replication-incompetent retroviral vectors (NIV) with virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines to induce an immune response in an animal host following administration to the host. This combination results in a novel vaccine strategy for delivering priming and boost doses, wherein an effective amount of an NIV is administered to the host, followed by an effective amount of a VLP. The concept can be broadly applied to infectious disease vaccines and also to cancer vaccines.
Patent CA-2825043-A1 (CA)
Title: Accommodating intraocular lens
Inventor: DEBOER CHARLES
IPC: A61L27/14
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are presented for a prosthetic injectable intraocular lens. One or more silicone elastomeric patches located outside the optical path on the anterior side but away from the equator can be accessed by surgical needles in order to fill or adjust optically clear fluid within the lens. The fluid can be adjusted in order to set a base dioptric power of the lens and otherwise adjust a lens after its initial insertion. The elastomeric patches are sized so that they self-seal after a needle is withdrawn. A straight or stepped slit in the patch can allow a blunt needle to more easily access the interior of the lens.
Patent CA-2828541-A1 (CA)
Title: Sporulation-deficient b. texasporus cells and methods for efficient and cost-effective inactivation and use thereof
Inventor: JIANG YIWEI
IPC: A23L7/109
Filed: 2012-02-28
Abstract: Novel strains and methods for their use are provided. Particularly, foods and other oral products or treatments containing sporulation deficient Brevibacillus strain when administered to a subject can inhibit or reduce the number of pathogens in the subject and improve the health of the subject.
Patent CA-2829862-A1 (CA)
Title: Production method for powdered hydrophilic modified polyrotaxane
Inventor: YAMASAKI TOMOAKI
IPC: C08B37/16
Filed: 2011-12-05
Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a production method for a powdered hydrophilic modified polyrotaxane, said production method enabling the use of a commercially advantageous method to obtain a powdered hydrophilic modified polyrotaxane exhibiting excellent storage stability. The production method for a powdered hydrophilic modified polyrotaxane composition comprises: a hydrophilic modification step in which a hydrophilic modified polyrotaxane solution is obtained by using a hydrophilic modification group to modify all or a part of a hydroxyl group derived from a cyclodextrin in a polyrotaxane having the cyclodextrin, a polyethylene glycol threaded through the opening in the cyclodextrin and enclosed thereby, and stopper groups that are arranged at both ends of the polyethylene glycol and that prevent the detachment of the cyclodextrin; and a drying step in which the prepared hydrophilic modified polyrotaxane solution is sprayed and then dried in a heated air stream.
Patent CA-2830149-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUMMENS FRANCOIS
IPC: E06B1/34
Filed: 2012-03-20
Abstract: A flexible, calenderable film exhibiting enhanced durability under external weathering conditions. The film comprises predominantly a base layer of a graft copolymer of vinyl chloride on polyacrylate laminated with an acrylic based protective layer. Importantly, the base layer is devoid or contains minimal plasticiser components to eliminate or reduce UV absorber migration from the acrylic based protective layer.
Patent CA-2830983-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUGH RANDALL B
IPC: G02C7/08
Filed: 2012-03-20
Abstract: This invention discloses a device comprising multiple functional layers formed on substrates, wherein at least one functional layer comprises an electrical energy source. In some embodiments, the present invention includes an insert for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers.
Patent CA-2835298-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBILLARD MARC STEFAN
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2012-05-07
Abstract: Described is a pretargeting method, and related kits, for targeted medical imaging and/or therapeutics, wherein use is made of abiotic reactive chemical groups that exhibit bio-orthogonal reactivity towards each other. The invention involves the use of [4+2] inverse electron demand (retro) Diels- Alder chemistry in providing the coupling between a Pre-targeting Probe and an Effector Probe. To this end one of these probes comprises an electron-deficient tetrazine or other suitable diene, and the other an E-cyclooctene which has a flattened structure as a result of the position of at least two exocyclic bonds.