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Patent CA-2814978-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WONG KWOK TUNG
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical power supply device for a nonlinear, temporally varying load (1), comprising an electrical power system (2) having a plurality of phases (3). The nonlinear, temporally varying load (1) and a var compensator (5) are connected to the phases (3) of the electrical power system (2). The var compensator (5) is designed as a multilevel converter having a plurality of strands (6). The strands (6) of the multilevel converter (5) are each connected to one of the phases (3) of the electrical power system (2) at one end and are connected to each other at a common star point (7) at the other end. The common star point (7) of the multilevel converter (5) is connected to a star point (12, 15) of an additional device (8, 14) connected to the phases (3) of the electrical power system (2), so that the common star point (7) of the multilevel converter (5) is connected to the phases (3) of the electrical power system (2) both by means of the strands (6) of the multilevel converter (5) and by means of the additional device (8, 14). The connection by means of the additional device (8, 14) is designed in such a way that there is a low-resistance connection of the common star point (7) of the multilevel converter (5) to the phases (3) of the electrical power system (2) with respect to the electrical power zero sequence system of the electrical power system (2) and a high-resistance connection of the common star point (7) of the multilevel converter (5) to the phases (3) of the electrical power system (2) with respect to the electrical power positive sequence system of the electrical power system (2) and the electrical power negative sequence system of the electrical power system (2).
Patent CA-2815206-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for scoring competitive strategy predictions of users on a play-by-play basis
Inventor: LAYCOCK LACHLAN
IPC: G06Q50/34
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, by a first computing device, an identity of an event that has occurred in a sporting competition, the sporting competition comprising a plurality of events. The method may include determining, by a processor of the first computing device, a probability that the event would occur. The method may include determining, by the processor of the first computing device, a number of points based at least in part on the probability that the event would occur. The method may include receiving, by the first computing device, a prediction of an event from a second computing device in communication with the first computing device. The method may include increasing, by the processor of the first computing device, a score of a user of the second computing device by the number of points if the prediction of the event matches the identity of the event.
Patent CA-2820514-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods to reduce tower oscillations in a wind turbine
Inventor: AGARWAL PRANAV
IPC: F16F15/00
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: Systems and methods to reduce tower oscillations in a wind turbine are presented. The method includes obtaining a rotor velocity. Furthermore, the method includes obtaining one or more parameters associated with a tower of the wind turbine. Further, the method includes determining a modified rotor velocity based on the one or more parameters. Moreover, the method includes determining a first pitch angle based on the modified rotor velocity. In addition, the method includes pitching one or more blades of the wind turbine based on the first pitch angle to reduce the tower oscillations.
Patent CA-2823922-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for advancement of a borehole using a high power laser
Inventor: MOXLEY JOEL F
IPC: E21B7/15
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates, a laser bottom hole assembly, and fluid directing techniques and assemblies for removing the displaced material from the borehole.
Patent CA-2823928-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of branched chain fatty acids and derivatives thereof in recombinant microbial cells
Inventor: HU ZHIHAO
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 2011-05-10
Abstract: Recombinant microbial cells are provided which have been engineered to produce branched chain products such as branched fatty acid derivatives by the fatty acid biosynthetic pathway, and methods of making branched fatty acid derivatives using the recombinant microbial cells.
Patent CA-2825301-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing high-purity lanthanum, high-purity lanthanum, sputtering target formed from high-purity lanthanum, and metal gate film having high-purity lanthanum as main component
Inventor: TAKAHATA MASAHIRO
IPC: C22C28/00
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a technique capable of efficiently and stably providing a method for producing high-purity lanthanum, the method characterized in that: a crude lanthanum oxide starting material having a purity of 2N-3N, excluding gas components, is used; the material is subjected to molten salt electrolysis at a bath temperature of 450-700°C to produce lanthanum crystals; the lanthanum crystals are subsequently desalted:  and electron beam melting is then performed to remove volatile substances. The present invention also addresses the problem of providing a technique capable of efficiently and stably providing high-purity lanthanum, high-purity lanthanum itself, a sputtering target formed from high-purity material lanthanum; and a thin film for metal gates that has high purity lanthanum as the main component.
Patent CA-2828038-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLLIER KYLE ANTHONY
IPC: G06Q10/02
Filed: 2013-09-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved online auction reservation system and method which allows a user to bid for, obtain and reserve a booth/table/location at a selected venue in that network. A computing device associated with the network interconnects a plurality of venues through the network, allowing user to attempt to obtain reservations on selected date at a selected venue within the network. The users can then select a specified reservation location within that selected venue, and an on-line auction process ensues from different users within the network to secure a specified reservation location and time within the selected venue. The auction bids are assessed from amongst the bidders to establish a highest bid for that reservation within the selected venue, and the reservation is ultimately awarded to the highest bidder.
Patent CA-2829743-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERZBERG JAMES S
IPC: F16L59/00
Filed: 2013-10-08
Abstract: Linvention propose un système et des procédés dune protection thermique réutilisable à taux de transfert thermique élevé. Une peau poreuse comprend une surface extérieure exposée et une surface non exposée, et un réservoir de réfrigérant comprend des perforations couplées à la surface non exposée, et des soupapes. Les soupapes régulent un écoulement de réfrigérant à partir du réservoir de réfrigérant à la peau poreuse en réponse à une température de la peau poreuse.
Patent CA-2832899-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PANDOLFI PIER PAOLO
IPC: C12N15/113
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment and prevention of cancer by administering agents that inhibit the activity of microRNAs that modulate tumor suppressor genes, which can include PTEN, p53, and INPP4B, among others. Inhibitors can include oligonucleotides that are at least partially complementary to these miRNAs. In some embodiments, these inhibitors are chemically modified oliognucleotides, including locked nucleic acids (LNAs).
Patent CA-2833183-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROS NICO
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2012-04-23
Abstract: For an insulating element (1) for bounding spaces to be thermally insulated, such as transport containers and packaging containers, comprising an in particular plate-shaped substrate element (2) made of a material having a low thermal conductivity, such as a polymer, the substrate element (2) is provided with a metallic coating (3), which has a low emissivity in order to reduce the thermal radiation, but is applied in a layer thickness of < 80 nm, preferably < 50 nm, such that the thermal conduction of the metallic coating reduces the insulating value optimized thereby only insignificantly. The metallic coating in the nanometer range does not only reduce the thermal radiation, but also enables optimal gas tightness together with minimal thermal conduction.
Patent CA-2836868-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOELS GAUTHIER
IPC: C12Q1/22
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a kit (1) for detecting biofilms, which is in particular compatible with the agri-food industry and comprises a biofilm staining solution (2) containing a stain in solution in a dilution phase compatible with the agri-food industry, wherein said stain is Coomassie blue, and a cleaning solution (3) comprising said dilution phase.
Patent CA-2841287-A1 (CA)
Title: Skin irritant reduction cushioning construction
Inventor: PAVLIN DAVID R
IPC: A47C21/00
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: Cushioning constructions for mattresses or chair cushions are given comfort features for severely immobilized patients. Otherwise, the problem is that, sit or lie still long enough and awful sores may develop. The cushioning constructions hereof are formed of plural or multiple layers of resilient materials of dissimilar softness/firmness and, moreover, these layers are partitioned into multiple zones across the layers of likewise dissimilar softness/firmness. Such features include soft sinking spots for the pelvic area in mattresses or for the counterpart ischium support zone in seat cushions. In distinction, firm and soft juxtapositions are provided for the upper thigh region in mattresses or in the counterpart femoral support zone in seat cushions. Conversely, firm lateral rails for mattresses or counterpart lateral wings for cushions of chair backs are provided where the concern is with Huntingdon's disease patients, who are largely immobile but periodically convulse at times.
Patent CA-2841294-A1 (CA)
Title: Implantable prosthesis for fistula repair
Inventor: KULLAS KAREN E
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: An implantable prosthesis is provided for repairing a fistula, such as an anal fistula. The prosthesis or fistula repair device may include a body with a shape configured for placement in the fistula. The prosthesis may also include an anchor or base that is located at one or both ends of the body to facilitate anchoring the prosthesis in position. The prosthesis may include one or more channels to create one or more pathways for drainage and/or irrigation of the fistula. The channel may have a relatively uniform dimension along its length or a tapered shape that increases along its length. The prosthesis may have an adjustable length for accommodating fistula tracts of varying lengths. The prosthesis may include elongated body segments that provide a wicking or capillary function to facilitate drainage of the fistula tract.
Patent CA-2841955-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CERNOK KATHERINE
IPC: A61K38/48
Filed: 2012-07-19
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods and compositions for treatment of adipose deposits.
Patent CA-2843699-A1 (CA)
Title: Distal plastic end infusion/aspiration tip
Inventor: GHANNOUM ZIAD R
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: One embodiment provides an instrument including an infusion sleeve, aspiration tube, and infusion/aspiration tip. The sleeve can include a body defining an infusion channel. The tube can be in the infusion channel and define an aspiration channel. The tip can conform to the distal end of the tube. The tip can seal a gap between the sleeve and tube and can include a flange with a profile (e.g., a tapered portion) corresponding to the profile of the sleeve. The sleeve and tip can be keyed such that the sleeve directs fluid in one direction and the tip draws fluid perpendicularly from that direction. The tip's aspiration channel can extend distally beyond its aspiration port. The tip can extend to a point adjacent to an infusion port of the sleeve. A disposable component (including an aspiration tube and infusion/aspiration tip) for use with instruments is provided.
Patent CA-2845962-A1 (CA)
Title: A system and method for modelling three dimensional shallow water multiples using predictive sea floor reconstruction
Inventor: PICA ANTONIO
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A method for modeling shallow water multiples modeling using a predicted sea floor reconstruction is provided. A seafloor reflectivity image is reconstructed using acquired seismic data. Surface multiples are determined by evaluating a seismic wave equation using, as an input, the reconstructed seafloor reflectivity image. The determined surface multiples are subtracted from the acquired seismic data.
Patent CA-2847103-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NILSSON TORD K
IPC: H04L45/50
Filed: 2012-07-31
Abstract: A method for implementing a general packet radio service (GPRS) tunnel protocol (GTP) in a packet core (PC) of a third generation (3G) network having a split architecture where a control plane of the PC of the 3G network is in a cloud computing system, the cloud computing system including a controller, the controller to execute a plurality of control plane modules, the control plane to communicate with the data plane of the PC through a control plane protocol, the data plane implemented in a plurality of network elements of the 3G network by configuring switches implementing a data plane of the SGSN and GGSN and intermediate switches to establish a first and second GTP tunnel endpoint.
Patent CA-2852163-A1 (CA)
Title: Patient environment with accelerometer
Inventor: HOPCROFT MATTHEW ALAN
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2011-09-29
Abstract: A system includes a patient environment having a first surface and a second surface, an accelerometer mounted to the first surface and configured to capture physiological data of a patient in contact with the second surface, and a connection to transmit the physiological data to a processing system.
Patent CA-2852754-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for survey designs
Inventor: MOLDOVEANU NICOLAE
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: Methods and systems for survey designs are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of towing an array of marine streamers is disclosed, wherein: the array includes a plurality of receivers, the array includes a plurality of steering devices, and the array is towed along a first portion of a coil sail path; steering the array of marine streamers along two or more depths; and steering the array of marine streamers to a slant angle while maintaining the array of marine streamers at their respective two or more depths.
Patent CA-2854423-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for slow turning of an aeroderivative gas turbine
Inventor: LAZZERI MARCO
IPC: F01D21/00
Filed: 2012-11-13
Abstract: An aeroderivative gas turbine is described, comprising a gas generator (20), a gas generator rotor, a power turbine section, and a slow turning device (33), wherein said slow turning device is designed and arranged to keep said rotor in rotary motion after turbine shut-down.
Patent CA-2855860-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and installation for handling poultry
Inventor: VAN STUYVENBERG WIM
IPC: A22B3/08
Filed: 2012-11-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for handling poultry, such as chicken, turkey, geese, duck and quail, comprising the steps of (i) taking the poultry; (ii) placing the poultry in a confinement such that the poultry legs extend from the confinement; and (iii) coupling the poultry legs to handling means, and to an installation for handling poultry, such as chicken, turkey, duck and quail, comprising means for taking the poultry and placing the poultry in a confinement such that the poultry legs extend from the confinement; and means for coupling the poultry legs to handling means.
Patent CA-2859747-A1 (CA)
Title: Homogeneous hipims coating method
Inventor: KRASSNITZER SIEGFRIED
IPC: H01J37/34
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a HIPIMS method by means of which homogeneous layers can be deposited over the height of a coating chamber. Two partial cathodes are used for said purpose. According to the invention, the length of the individual power pulse intervals applied to the partial cathodes is chosen individually and thus a required coating thickness profile over the height of the coating chamber is achieved.
Patent CA-2861659-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BYRNE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01J31/12
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: The present invention provides curable compositions comprising non-tin metal catalysts that accelerate the condensation curing of moisture-curable silicones/non-silicones. In particular, the present invention provides bismuth(III) sulfonate complexes that are particularly suitable as replacements for organotin in sealant and RTV formulations. In one embodiment, the present invention provides bismuth (III) camphorsulfonate and bismuth(III) methanesulfonate complexes. Further, these bismuth(III) sulfonate complexes are comparable or superior to organotin such as DBTDL, exhibit certain behavior in the presence of components that allow for tuning or adjusting the cure characteristics of the present compositions, and provide good adhesion and storage stability.
Patent CA-2862476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THESS ANDREAS
IPC: C12N15/117
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid sequence, comprising or coding for a coding region, encoding at least one peptide or protein comprising a therapeutic protein or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof, at least one histone stem-loop and a poly(A) sequence or a polyadenylation signal. Furthermore the present invention provides the use of the nucleic acid for increasing the expression of said encoded peptide or protein, particularly for the use in gene therapy. It also discloses its use for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, e.g. for use in gene therapy, particularly in the treatment of diseases which are in need of a treatment with a therapeutic peptide or protein, preferably as defined herein. The present invention further describes a method for increasing the expression of a peptide or protein comprising a therapeutic protein or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof, using the nucleic acid comprising or coding for a histone stem-loop and a poly(A) sequence or a polyadenylation signal.
Patent CA-2862710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEJON TORE
IPC: A61P31/10
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1 and R3 are hydrogen; R2 and R4, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen, a C1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted by an aryl group which may itself be substituted, the substituent group including an alkyl group or an -OR group in which R is a C1-3 alkyl group, with one or more hydrogen atoms optionally replaced with a halogen atom; or an aryl group which may be substituted, the substituent group including an alkyl group or an -OR group in which R is a C1-3 alkyl group, with one or more hydrogen atoms optionally replaced with a halogen atom; with the proviso that R2 and R4 are not both hydrogen; the atom of R4 which is attached to Cß is either a saturated carbon atom or an atom which is part of a 1 substituted aromatic ring; (AA)0-5 is an amino acid, amino acid derivative, peptide of up to 5 amino acids or a peptidomimetic thereof which optionally incorporates an N-terminal capping group, when the group is (AA)0 an N-terminal capping group is present, covalently attached to the nitrogen atom shown in Formula (I) and the capping group comprises at least 5 non-hydrogen atoms; R5 is hydrogen or a C1-3 20 alkyl group, when AA=0, R5 may form a cyclic group with the N-terminal capping group; R6 and R7 independently of one another denote hydrogen or a C1-6 alkyl group; or together with the boron atom and the oxygen atoms, form a mono-, bi- or tricyclic, saturated or partly unsaturated, mono-, di-, tri- or tetra- C1-6 alkylated or phenylated ring system having 5-18 ring members; and salt forms and stereoisomers thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds and the use of these compounds in therapy, particularly as antimicrobial agents, more particularly as an agent effective in treating a Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection or a Candida albicans infection. (I)
Patent CA-2862767-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for cooling and washing biomass syngas and system thereof
Inventor: ZHANG YANFENG
IPC: C10K1/06
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: Provided is a process for cooling and washing a biomass syngas and system thereof. The process is directed to a biomass syngas with a temperature of 1000-1100°C, a dust content of less than 20 g/Nm3 and a tar content of less than 3g/Nm3; the process comprises the following steps: 1) the syngas is sent to a chilling tower (2) to be chilled and to solidify slag; 2)after being chilled to solidify slag, the syngas is sent to a waste heat boiler to perform recycling of the waste heat and condense the heavy tar in the syngas; 3) the syngas passed through the waste heat boiler is sent to a washing and cooling tower (5) for dust extraction and cooling; 4) the syngas remaining after dust extraction and cooling in the washing and cooling tower (5) is sent to an electrostatic precipitator (6) to perform deep extraction of dust and tar removal. The system comprises a chilling tower (2) linked to a high-temperature pyrolysis biomass gasifier; the chilling tower (2)is linked to the waste heat boiler, the washing and cooling tower (5) and the electrostatic precipitator (6) via syngas pipelines in succession. The present process is fluent, simple in system structure, highly efficient in heat use, and syngas treatment gives good results.
Patent CA-2862855-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARZANPOIUR SIAMAK
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: An airbag device includes an airbag comprising foam bulk at least partially surrounded by a flexible membrane, the airbag compressible from a second volume to a first volume; a locking mechanism for maintaining the airbag compressed to the first volume; a one-way valve openable to deliver air to the airbag when the locking mechanism is released; and wherein when the locking mechanism is released, the airbag expands.
Patent CA-2864767-A1 (CA)
Title: Processor engine, integrated circuit and method for promoting websites in search result lists
Inventor: TREVELYAN ROBERT
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-02-18
Abstract: A processor engine for affecting a website's position on at least one Internet search engine's page ranking comprises at least one processor. The at least one processor is arranged to: load (425) at least one search term into a program (425) running on the at least one processor; load (445) a target list comprising at least one website that is to be promoted; and create (420) an Internet connection. The at least one processor is further arranged to request a search of the at least one search term on the at least one Internet search engine; identify at least one website search hit that matches at least one website on the target list; and access the identified at least one website a plurality of times, affecting the at least one website's position on the Internet search engine's page ranking.