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Patent CA-2738620-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLIVER TIMOTHY MICHAEL
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for and method of steam treatment of fodder, for example animal fodder which is typically in baled form (10). The purpose of steam treating is to kill mesophilic and thermophilic mould spores that are either attached to the fodder or detach when disturbed and become airborne. These airborne particles are associated with respiratory problems, infections and allergies to livestock as well as humans. The present invention provides an apparatus for steam treating fodder comprising at least one steam distribution manifold (1), which has a plurality of lances (2a, d, c) adapted to penetrate a bale of fodder (10) so that steam is supplied to the interior volume of the fodder.
Patent CA-2740055-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WIDEMAN THOMAS W
IPC: E21B7/14
Filed: 2009-10-08
Abstract: Methods and apparatus (31) for spalling a material, for example to thermally drill a wellhole, are provided. Such methods may include directing a fluid having a temperature greater than about 500 °C  above the ambient temperature of the material and less than about the temperature of the brittle-ductile transition temperature of the material to a target location on the surface of the material, wherein the fluid produces a heat flux of about 0.1 to about 50 MW/m** at an interface between the fluid and the target location, and thereby creating spalls of the material.
Patent CA-2741483-A1 (CA)
Inventor: URGEGHE CHRISTIAN
IPC: C25B9/19
Filed: 2009-11-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode formulation comprising a catalytic layer containing tin, ruthenium, iridium, palladium and niobium oxides applied to a titanium or other valve metal substrate. A protective layer based on titanium oxide modified with oxides of other elements such as tantalum, niobium or bismuth may be interposed between the substrate and the catalytic layer. The thus obtained electrode is suitable for use as anode in electrolysis cells for chlorine production.
Patent CA-2742258-A1 (CA)
Title: Pressure-enhancing explosive charge
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F42B3/00
Filed: 2011-06-07
Abstract: The proposed multi-shell structured blast effect charges as well as shaped charge or shaped-charge-like explosive charges, contain metal carbonyls in the form of pure substances, granulates, mixtures with inorganic fuels, or as granulates of mixtures with inorganic fuels integrated in suitable closed containers. The metal carbonyls serve in the form proposed herein as fuel, which during the intended conversion of the total charge exhibit an undirected (multi-shell structured blast effect charges) or at least partially directed (shaped charges or shaped-charge-like explosive charges) pressure enhancing effect.
Patent CA-2744942-A1 (CA)
Title: Disconnect and other devices for downhole assembly
Inventor: OLLERENSHAW ANDY
IPC: E21B17/06
Filed: 2009-11-30
Abstract: A downhole tool for incorporation in a drill pipe for selective operation of the tool from surface level when the tool is in a wellbore. The tool comprises a controller electrically powered by a power source separate from surface level, a first sensor of the controller to detect a dynamic variable of the tool in the wellbore and produce an output signal dependent thereon; a second sensor of the controller to detect a mechanical signal transmitted from an operator at surface level; a motor driven by the power source under the control of the controller when said mechanical signal is received; and an actuator driven by the motor to actuate the tool; wherein the controller switches between at least two states in response to changes in said dynamic variable, only in said second state the controller being receptive to said mechanical signal from the operator to drive the motor.
Patent CA-2745141-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIES MICHAEL D
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2009-12-02
Abstract: An acetabular prosthetic device for implantation in an iliac canal and acetabulum of an ilium comprises a stem and an acetabular component.      The stem may be configured to be implanted in the iliac canal.  The acetabular component may be configured to be implanted in the acetabulum and fixed to the stem. The acetabular component may further comprise a connection portion to adjustably connect the acetabular component to the stem such that the acetabular component is configured to be oriented in a plurality of orientations before being fixed to the stem.
Patent CA-2749270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUSTER MILTON
IPC: C08J5/00
Filed: 2010-01-13
Abstract: Composite prepreg including a gas venting network that allows multi-dimensional escape of gas from the prepreg during the curing process. Penetrable barriers are also provided between the matrix precursor elements to promote long- term storability of the prepreg at ambient temperatures. All or a portion of the gas venting network may be integrated with the penetrable barriers.
Patent CA-2749386-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for feeding pasty masses and pump device for feeding pasty masses
Inventor: SCHWING FRIEDRICH
IPC: F04B7/00
Filed: 2010-01-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for feeding pasty masses using a pump device which has a piston pump with at least two cylinders, each having one piston, wherein each cylinder of the pump device is connected to a pre-fill container via an inlet opening, which can be closed by an inlet slide valve associated with the cylinder, and wherein each cylinder of the pump device is connected to a feed line via an outlet opening, which can be closed by an outlet slide valve associated with the cylinder, wherein pasty mass is fed from the pre-fill container into the respective cylinder during a suction stroke of a cylinder with the inlet opening open and the outlet opening closed, and wherein pasty mass is fed into the feed line during a pump stroke of a cylinder with the outlet opening open and the inlet opening closed, wherein the piston velocity is greater during the suction stroke than during the pump stroke, and wherein at the end, toward the end or shortly after the end of the suction stroke, the inlet opening is closed by the inlet slide valve, whereafter the pasty mass is compressed in the cylinder before the outlet opening is opened.
Patent CA-2750872-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STIMSON WILLIAM
IPC: B63B13/00
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: A composition for treating waters, e.g. ballast water or injection water for oil recovery, to kill in-situ aquatic invasive species comprises at least one biocide capable of killing both animal and plant micro-organisms. The at least one biocide preferably comprises Brilliant Green, Gentian Violet, and/or erythrosine, and a wetting agent or detergent-like compound such as CTAB or CTAC. The invention also relates to a system for treating ballast water in situ comprising means for injecting a composition for treating ballast water; means for measuring the flow rate or amount of ballast water to be treated; means for controlling the dosing of the composition; and means for storing or receiving the composition.  The invention also relates to a method of detecting viable aquatic organisms in ballast water in situ comprising detecting metabolism in viable micro-organisms in ballast water and, therefore, measuring the efficacy of any treatment.
Patent CA-2751058-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROSS ZEEV
IPC: A61K31/409
Filed: 2009-02-01
Abstract: Transition metal complexes of amphiphilic corroles, optical isomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful for neuroprotection and neurorescue, particularly for treatment of diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases. The am-phiphilic corrole is preferably a 5,10,15-tris-aryl- or 5,10,15-tris-CF3-corrole, and said transition metal complex more preferably has the formula I defined in the specification. Also provided are propargyl-containing corroles carrying one or more radicals sub-stituted by a propargylamino group or one or more nitrogen-containing heteroaryl radicals substituted by propargyl at the ring N  atom.
Patent CA-2751345-A1 (CA)
Title: System for pressurizing feedstock for fixed bed reactor
Inventor: DEPUY RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: C10J3/02
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a system (10) includes a posimetric pump (18) configured to increase pressure of a feedstock (12) to provide a pressurized feedstock (12). The system (10) also includes a fixed bed gasifier (52) configured to gasify the pressurized feedstock (12), wherein the fixed bed gasifier (52) comprises an enclosure (80), a feedstock inlet (82) configured to receive the pressurized feedstock (12), at least one agent inlet (84) configured to receive at least one gasification agent (55), a syngas outlet (86) configured to output a syngas (106), an ash outlet (88) configured to output ash (100), and a fixed bed (90) configured to support the pressurized feedstock (12) while allowing flow of the at least one gasification agent (55) through the pressurized feedstock (12).
Patent CA-2753650-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOVATCHEV BORIS P
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: An embodiment may be in the field of glycemic analysis and control. More specifically, an embodiment or approach may provide a novel method, system, and computer program for the visual and quantitative tracking of blood glucose variability in diabetes from self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) data and/or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data. More particularly, an embodiment or aspects thereof may use glucose measurements obtained from self-monitoring data and/or CGM data of an individual or a group of individuals to track and analyze blood glucose variability.
Patent CA-2753824-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RADSTAKE TIMOTHY RUBEN DIRK JAN
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2010-03-08
Abstract: The invention is in the field of molecular immunology, more in particular in the field of the prevention or treatment of autoimmune diseases, more in particular systemic sclerosis or scleroderma.  The invention is based on the observation that SSC patients have an elevated plasma level of CXCL4. This was found to contribute to the pathogenesis of SSc, in particular fibrosis. When CXCL4 was neutralized in in vitro experiments, the fibrotic effects could be neutralized. This led us to conclude that SSc may be cured by reducing the plasma level of CXCL4. The invention therefore relates to a method for treatment or prevention of fibrosis in patients with scleroderma, wherein the plasma level of CXCL4 is reduced.
Patent CA-2754059-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RONNEBERG GERRIT
IPC: B26B21/38
Filed: 2010-03-03
Abstract: A combination powered grooming device (100) comprising a han-dle (200) and a grooming attachment (300). The handle has a longitudinal axis (202) extending between an upper end (204) and a lower end (206). The handle comprises a trimmer assembly disposed adjacent the upper end and the trimmer assembly (208) includes at least one moving blade (210). The handle further comprises an electrical arrangement (212) disposed therein. The electrical ar-rangement comprises a motor (214) having a drive shaft (216) and a drive mecha-nism (218) coupled to the drive shaft and to the trimmer assembly. In a trimming mode, the drive mechanism translates movement of the drive shaft to the moving blade. The grooming attachment is adapted for mounting onto the upper end.
Patent CA-2755844-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DONALDSON JOHN ANDREW
IPC: C01D15/08
Filed: 2011-10-19
Abstract: A process for reducing the amount of magnesium in a lithium-containing brine by adding an aqueous solution of KC1 to the brine to precipitate at least some of the magnesium as carnallite salt is disclosed. Lithium salts prepared using this magnesium removal process are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2756567-A1 (CA)
Title: Scheduling with reverse direction grant in wireless communication systems
Inventor: MEYLAN ARNAUD
IPC: H04W74/00
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate increased communication channel bandwidth efficiency in association with scheduled time periods that allocate channel access to particular stations. According to various aspects, systems and methods are described that facilitate providing and/or utilizing reverse direction grants in connection with scheduled channel access. Such systems and/or method can mitigate an amount of unused channel access time after a station completes data transmission prior to an end of the allocated period.
Patent CA-2756831-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHUBB RYAN
IPC: H01L21/687
Filed: 2010-03-30
Abstract: A system for handling wafers comprising:  at least one unload station; at least one intermediate station designed to hold the wafers at an angle; a processing station; and a transfer device configured to move the wafers between the stations. The intermediate station may be configured to receive the wafers in a back-to-back arrangement.    An apparatus for handling wafers comprising:  on one side, a vacuum gripper configured to grip individual wafers; and, on the other side, a gravity gripper configured to support one or more wafers when positioned beneath the wafers and lifted. A method for handling wafers, comprising: unloading wafers; transferring the wafers to an intermediate station; transferring the wafers from the intermediate station to a processing station; treating the wafers; unloading the wafers from the processing station;  and reloading the wafers in a carrier, wherein the wafers are unloaded, transferred and reloaded by a transfer device.
Patent CA-2757450-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for component carrier reallocation
Inventor: CAI ZHIJUN
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2010-03-30
Abstract: A method for supporting Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) transmission during component carrier (CC) reallo-cation. The method includes starting a HARQ process using a first CC, allocating a second CC, mapping the HARQ process from the first CC to the second CC, and transmitting remaining HARQ data associated with the HARQ process using the second CC. Also includ-ed is a method for supporting HARQ transmission during CC  reallo-cation comprising starting a HARQ process using a first CC, deter-mining to allocate a second CC, waiting until completion of the HARQ process using the first CC before allocating the second CC, and beginning another HARQ process on the second CC. Included is a method comprising starting a HARQ process using a first CC, allo-cating a second CC, discontinuing transmission using the first CC  be-fore completion of the HARQ process, and restarting new data using the second CC.
Patent CA-2761911-A1 (CA)
Title: Collaborative activities in on-line commerce
Inventor: CHEN ROGER D
IPC: A43D999/00
Filed: 2010-05-18
Abstract: Computer based systems and methods allow collaborative shopping for and/or designing of (e.g., customization) consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by plural users using different computing devices. The users' computing devices may be in communication with one another in various manners, such as over networked connections (e.g., a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), an internet connection, etc.); via peer-to-peer communications; through a common server or combination of servers that establish a communications link; etc.). The various parties may participate in an on-line or other computer communicative session to create and buy customized products. Additionally, user interfaces for providing these collaborative sessions are described.
Patent CA-2764754-A1 (CA)
Title: Energy absorption apparatus
Inventor: MULLEN MICHAEL PATRICK
IPC: F16F7/12
Filed: 2010-05-27
Abstract: The invention relates to an energy absorption apparatus for protecting occupants of different body weights from the effects of excessive G-force by absorbing energy imparted on a vehicle during an explosion occurring below the vehicle. The apparatus has a first mounting member attached to the vehicle, a second mounting member attached to the occupant's seat, and an absorption mechanism attached between the first and second mounting members.  The absorption mechanism utilises an attenuation strip provided on one of the mounting members, and anvils provided on the other of the mounting members such that when the vehicle is subjected to excessive G-force, the attenuation strip is bent and pulled through the anvils thereby producing a frictional attenuation force (15) which controls movement of the seat relative to the vehicle. An absorption adjustment mechanism is provided, to allow the magnitude of attenuation to be adjusted depending upon the weight of the occupant.
Patent CA-2768626-A1 (CA)
Title: Tailored geopolymer composite binders for cement and concrete applications
Inventor: GONG WEILIANG
IPC: C04B28/24
Filed: 2010-01-21
Abstract: A geopolymer composite binder is provided herein, the composite binder including (i) at least one fly ash material having less than or equal to 15 wt% of calcium oxide; (ii) at least one gelation enhancer; and (iii) at least one hardening enhancer having a different composition from a composition of the at least one fly ash material.
Patent CA-2769018-A1 (CA)
Title: Field serviceable display device
Inventor: VAHLSING SCOTT
IPC: G09F9/00
Filed: 2010-07-23
Abstract: An electronic display panel (90) is ruggedized by optically bonding optically transparent plates (75, 120) to the front and back of the display panel (90). Electronic devices associated with the display panel (90), such as drivers (130, 135), may be encased in a resin or other material (155) to provide environmental and mechanical protection for the electronic devices. An outdoor display device (5) includes a two part housing (10, 15) with a weatherized electronic display panel (90) mounted in one part and a back light mounted in the second part. The housing (10, 15) is easily opened at the display device (5) location to provide access to the back light components and the back of the weatherized electronic display panel (90) for maintenance or other purposes. Fans (235) and air passages (205, 220, 230) may be provided to circulate air through the housing (10, 15) to help cool the display device (5).
Patent CA-2770520-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZILBERSHTEIN TIMUR MIKHAILOVICH
IPC: B01J37/04
Filed: 2011-01-28
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of producing polymers and copolymers of olefin oligomers produced by a trimerization reaction of olefin monomers. What is described is: a process which comprises producing olefin oligomers with the aid of a trimerization catalyst system prepared using UHF radiation for activating individual components of the trimerization catalyst system. The use of the trimerization catalyst system improved in this way and having increased activity provides for increased effectiveness in the production of olefin oligomers from ethylene or other olefin monomers, inter alia ethylene at a low pressure. The olefin oligomers produced in this way are then polymerized or copolymerized using processes known in the art. The technical effect consists in increasing the effectiveness of the production of olefin oligomers which are then used in a polymerization or copolymerization reaction.
Patent CA-2770572-A1 (CA)
Title: Nematode-resistant transgenic plants
Inventor: MCCAIG BONNIE
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2010-08-13
Abstract: The invention provides nematode-resistant transgenic plants and seed that express polynucleotides encoding AP2/EREBP transcription factors, harpin-induced proteins, TlNY-like transcription factors, annexins, laccases, isoflavone 7-0-methyltransferases, anthocyanidin 3-glucoside rhamnosyltransferases, hsr201 -like, or AUX/IAA proteins. The invention also provides methods of producing transgenic plants with increased resistance to plant parasitic nematodes and expression vectors for use in such methods.
Patent CA-2774317-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACKSON NIGEL PETER
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2010-09-15
Abstract: An asset management system comprising a plurality of assets (12), a plurality of sensors for determining one or more operating conditions for each of said assets and one or more processors (14,22) for determining a risk profile (26,28,30) for each of the assets over time. The processor is arranged to calculate an risk index value for each asset from the risk profile, the risk index providing a relative indicator of the need for maintenance of an asset. A maintenance queue is established and assets are entered into the queue once the risk index value for that asset matches or exceeds a predetermined threshold value (20), the position of the asset in the queue being determined based upon the value of its risk index.
Patent CA-2775320-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for downhole communication
Inventor: FRIPP MICHAEL L
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2010-09-30
Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore extending from a surface and penetrating a subterranean formation is provided. The method comprises placing a workstring in the wellbore, wherein the workstring comprises at least a first downhole tool, a signal receiver subassembly, and a conveyance between the first downhole tool and the surface. The method further comprises the signal receiver subassembly receiving a first signal generated by contact between the wellbore and the workstring and initiating a first function of the first downhole tool based on the first signal.
Patent CA-2778412-A1 (CA)
Title: Water purification apparatus comprising an uv source
Inventor: BEN-DAVID JONATHAN
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2010-10-26
Abstract: Water purification apparatus, comprising an elongate UV source and a conduit for water to be purified formed of a UV transmissive material, wherein the conduit has an inlet and an outlet and positioned so that part of it is wrapped around at least part of the UV source thereby to sterilise water within the conduit, further comprising reflective means for UV radiation to be reflected onto one or more parts of the conduit which extends beyond the part which is wrapped around the UV source.
Patent CA-2778487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANNEBACH GERD
IPC: A61J1/05
Filed: 2010-11-10
Abstract: A low density polyethylene (LDPE) from radical, high pressure polymerization is devised.  The present application provides an LDPE suitable for manufacturing sterilizable, sealable bottles and containers, such as for liquids. The LDPE has a density of at least 0.932 g/cm3 or above, and which has a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of from 3 to 15, and has an MI  (190°C/2.16 kg) of > 0.45 g/10 min., up to 1.5 g/10 min.
Patent CA-2781183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROE TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2009-11-17
Abstract: A system for authorizing a reward card transaction includes an account server configured to receive an authorization request for a transaction performed using the reward card. The system also is configured to compare the amount of the transaction to an available balance in a bank account linked to the reward card and authorize the transaction based on the comparison. The system further is configured to transmit an authorization for the transaction. A system updating a credit limit on a reward card includes an updating module configured to receive amounts of authorized reward card transactions and amounts of authorized bank account transactions. The system also is configured to update a credit limit on a reward card based on the reward card transaction amounts and/or the bank account transaction amounts.
Patent CA-2781321-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU ZHUOHAO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2009-11-20
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for cross-language image search. One method includes receiving an image search query and image search results responsive to the image search query. Translations of the image search query into other languages are obtained, and search results responsive to each of the translations are received. Instructions are provided to a client device. The instructions cause the client device to present a user interface that includes one or more of the image search results responsive to the image search query and a cross-language search option for each of the translations. Each cross-language search option includes the translation and a preview of the image search results responsive to the translation.