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Patent CA-2712855-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-contact freezing temperature determination
Inventor: SCHMITZ-HUEBSCH AXEL
IPC: E01H10/00
Filed: 2010-08-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the freezing temperature of an ice-water mixture on a road surface, comprising: providing reference measurements of ice-to-water ratios in dependence on road temperatures for different salt contents of reference ice-water mixtures; detecting a thickness of a water layer on the road surface; detecting a thickness of an ice layer of the road surface; determining an ice-to-water ratio of the ice-water mixture from the detected thickness of the water layer and the detected thickness of the ice layer; detecting the temperature of the road surface; and determining the freezing temperature of the ice-water mixture from the determined ice-to-water ratio and the detected temperature by means of the provided reference measurements.
Patent CA-2716360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHU JIAJUN
IPC: G06T15/06
Filed: 2009-02-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to using image content to facilitate navigation in panoramic image data. In an embod-iment, a computer-implemented method for navigating in panoramic image data includes: (1) determining an intersection of a ray and a virtual model, wherein the ray extends from a camera viewport of an image and the virtual model comprises a plurality of fa-cade planes; (2) retrieving a panoramic image; (3) orienting the panoramic image to the intersection; and (4) displaying the orient-ed panoramic image.
Patent CA-2720079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOYES ALLYN
IPC: F16L37/14
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: The invention concerns an upright vacuum cleaner (10) comprising a cleaning head portion (12) supporting an upright portion (11) which includes a collector for vacuumed detritus, the cleaning head portion being provided with wheel means (8) which allow the cleaner to be moved and directed over a floor surface by a user holding a handle (7) provided at an upper region of the upright portion, wherein a lower region of the upright portion is structurally attached to the cleaning head by a tubular conduit (30) in which air-entrained detritus can be conveyed from the cleaning head to the collector, and wherein the tubular conduit is provided with a swivelling connection in which a first tubular member (32) associated with the upright portion engages with a second tubular member (31) associated with the cleaning head portion, so that a male end of one of the tubular portions is seated co-axially in a female end of the other, and wherein the tubular portions are retained in engagement by an elongate flexible locking member (22) which is accommodated in an annular circumferential channel formed between the seated male and female portions, the channel being defined at least in part by raised or depressed constraint features (17,19).
Patent CA-2722442-A1 (CA)
Title: Methodes et compositions de production d'aldehydes gras et d'alcools gras
Inventor: SCHIRMER ANDREAS
IPC: C12P7/04
Filed: 2009-05-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions et des procédés pour produire des hydrocarbures, tels que des aldéhydes, alcanes, et des alcènes. Certains hydrocarbures peuvent être utilisés dans des biocarburants.
Patent CA-2723402-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TEWES BERNHARD
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: A method for determining the biological activity of embryonated Trichuris eggs is described, in which at least one of the following determinations is carried out: a) Determination and/or confirmation of the stage of the embryonal development of helminth eggs with the aid of quantitative PCR analysis by using suitable marker sequences for ascertaining the copy number of the genomic DNA, b) Determination of the metabolic activity of embryonated helminth eggs by means of biochemical and/or molecular biological methods, c) Determination of the inducibility of gene expression in embryonated helminth eggs, d) Microscopic determination of the motility of helminth larvae in the egg over long periods of observation after pre-incubation at increased temperatures and/or e) Determination of the hatching rate of Trichuris larvae in a laboratory animal, wherein the intact embryonated eggs recovered from the contents of the intestine are quantified compared to an internal standard.
Patent CA-2724519-A1 (CA)
Title: Improvements in pipeline guide assemblies
Inventor: VAN GRIEKEN GERARDUS CORNELIUS
IPC: F16L1/225
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipeline guide assembly for a pipeline laying vessel, the pipeline guide assembly comprising:  - a plurality of segments (20) pivotably interconnected via hinges (38) in an end-to-end relationship, each segment comprising at least one pipeline support (34) constructed to support a pipeline, wherein the pipeline supports provide a firing line (24) along which a pipeline can be launched, - a curvature mechanism (32) comprising at least one actuator (68, 68a, 68b, 68c, 68d), the curvature mechanism constructed for pivoting each segment relative to the next segment such that in use the segments provide a curved firing line, wherein the pipeline supports limit the curvature of the pipeline as it is launched along said curved firing line. The present invention also relates to a vessel comprising the stinger. The present invention also relates to a method of laying a pipeline utilizing the stinger of the invention.
Patent CA-2725362-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN BELLEGHEM LUC
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2009-04-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule (102) containing dry infusible matter (101) for preparing infused beverages, and comprising: - a front face (103) comprising a filter wall (114); - a rim (105) surrounding said front face (103) and presenting a tapered outer edge (108); - a back face (104), substantially opposed to said front face (103), and comprising a frangible region (116) for the injection of infusing liquid;  and - a solid envelope (106) between said rim (105) and said back face (104). The present invention also relates to a device (120) for preparing infused beverages comprising: - said capsule (102), with the front face (103) in a substantially vertical position; and - injecting means (124) for introducing an infusing liquid into said capsule (102) through said frangible region (116) when said capsule (102) is in said receptacle (118); and - an infusion vessel (123) with a substantially vertical side (opening 125) to said receptacle (118), so as to be in fluid connection with said filter wall (114) of the capsule (102) when said capsule (102) is in said (receptacle 118), and an openable and closable bottom opening (127) to allow an infused beverage to flow out of the infusion vessel (123). Finally, the present invention also relates to a method of preparing infused beverages using said capsule (102) and device (120).
Patent CA-2725988-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FABER JOOST BENEDICTUS LEONARDUS
IPC: G08G1/14
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: This invention relates to a navigation device (710) arranged to communicate information to a server (720), characterised in that the navigation device (710) is arranged to determine a period of time for which a vehicle carrying the navigation device (710) is parked, and to communicate information to the server (720) associated with the period of time.
Patent CA-2727487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILSON SHAWN M
IPC: G21D1/00
Filed: 2011-01-14
Abstract: A nuclear power plant has a vault for housing a nuclear reactor. The vault comprises a containment wall extending around the reactor. The plant further comprises a hallway adjacent at least one side of the vault. The hallway has an outer wall. Two containment penetration passageways are located in the containment wall for permitting access between the vault and the hallway. Access doors are located in the hallway outer wall for permitting access into and out from the hallway. A  hazardous waste processing building and a tool management building each share a corresponding access door with the hallway. This permits hazardous waste to be removed from the vault and tooling to be moved into and out from the vault through the at least one containment penetration passageway, along the hallway and through its corresponding access door into the hazardous waste processing building and the tool management building.
Patent CA-2728562-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLINGER ETY
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2009-06-23
Abstract: A method for treating a patient suffering from multiple sclerosis, particularly a relapsing form of multiple sclerosis, comprising periodically administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of OLIGONUCLEOTIDE  1 to the patient, thereby- treating the patient.
Patent CA-2731168-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELL OCA ALBERTO A FERNANDEZ
IPC: A61B17/82
Filed: 2008-11-05
Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cerclage member about a bone within a living body comprises a crimp (102) including a first space extending longitudinally therethrough from a first space proximal opening (114) to a first space distal opening (112), the first space sized and shaped to slidably receive a cerclage member (10) therein and a second space (118) extending parallel to the first space from a second space proximal opening (124) to a second space distal opening (122), the second space including a proximal portion to receive the cerclage member and a distal portion decreasing m cross-sectional area and an insert (126) that, when inserted into the second space distal opening adjacent to a cerclage member, a decreasing cross-sectional area of the second space distal portion forces the insert laterally relative to a longitudinal axis of the second space, pinching and locking the cerclage member against movement relative to the crimp.
Patent CA-2731315-A1 (CA)
Title: Nouveau procede de synthese de l'ivabradine et de ses sels d'addition a un acide pharmaceutiquement acceptable
Inventor: PEGLION JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: C07C235/74
Filed: 2011-02-09
Abstract: Procédé de synthèse de l'ivabradine de formule (I) : (voir formule I) et de ses sels d'addition à un acide pharmaceutiquement acceptable.
Patent CA-2733034-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH JOHN HENRY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2011-02-28
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for improving business processes. In one aspect, a method includes defining, for a workstation, a metric that is a function of multiple process variables, providing, to a Lean practitioner candidate, information that suffices to allow the Lean practitioner candidate to determine outcomes of independently applying a same, pre-defined amount of Lean Six Sigma-related change to each of two or more of the process variables, and obtaining information that specifies the outcomes from the Lean practitioner candidate.
Patent CA-2735349-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROUSSARD SCOTT J
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A method, an apparatus, a computer program product, and a data processing system provide for operation of a virtual machine with embedded functionality for interoperating with other virtual machines in a computational grid. A plurality of virtual machines are run on one or more devices within a data processing system; each virtual machine in the plurality of virtual machines incorporates functionality for interoperating and associating with other virtual machines in a virtual machine cluster in a grid-like manner. Each virtual machine in the virtual machine cluster acts as a node within the virtual machine cluster.  A virtual machine manages its objects in association with an object group, and each virtual machine may manage multiple object groups. The virtual machines share information such that the object groups can be moved between virtual machines in the virtual machine cluster, thereby allowing the virtual machine cluster to act as one logical virtual machine.
Patent CA-2737526-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCKERSIE BRYAN D
IPC: A01H5/10
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: Polynucleotides are disclosed which are capable of enhancing yield of a plant transformed to contain such polynucleotides.  Also provided are methods of using such polynucleotides and transgenic plants and agricultural products, including seeds, containing such polynucleotides as transgenes.
Patent CA-2737708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIEDLAENDER THOMAS
IPC: B03C7/02
Filed: 2011-04-19
Abstract: The invention comprises a method for sorting out fine particles from a particle mixture arranged on a surface of a support element wherein the particle mixture comprises particles of different sizes, in particular fine particles with a diameter of up to 1 mm, characterised in that the fine particles are at least partially sorted out from the particle mixture by means of an electrostatically charged separating element.
Patent CA-2738447-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAULSON BRADLEY A
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to an alpha-amylase blend, including a B. stearothermophilus alpha-amylase (AmyS) wherein the amino acid at position S242 is substituted and a B.  licheniformis alpha-amylase The invention also relates to processes using the alpha-amylase blends for starch liquefaction and saccharification, ethanol production, and sweetener production.
Patent CA-2739404-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CEFAI JOSEPH JOHN
IPC: G01D5/24
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: A linear capacitance displacement transducer (1 ) comprising first (2) and second (3) fixed capacitor plate and a dielectric structure (5) moveable longitudinally within a space (4) between the first (2) and second (3) capacitor plates, the dielectric structure (5) being operatively coupled to a moveable element (8). The capacitor plates and the dielectric material may be cylindrical and disposed coaxially and concentrically. The transducer (1) enables a displacement sensor that is capable of monitoring liquid levels in a syringe type drug reservoir (101) with sufficient sensitivity as to allow detection of erroneous drug delivery. The sensor is inexpensive to manufacture and provides reliable performance through robust design.
Patent CA-2742146-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TSUIKI SATORU
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 2009-01-29
Abstract: Provided is a device which effectively improves obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which places a small psychosomatic burden on the patient, and which is unlikely to cause a decrease in compliance or adverse side effects.    The tongue position controller of the present invention includes: a mounting portion composed of a splint applied to a lower jaw dentition, and a capsule which is arranged on an inner curved portion of an upper surface of the splint, which is composed so as to cover at least a portion of a tongue when the splint is applied to the lower jaw dentition, and which has a through hole positioned at a tip of the tongue when the splint is applied; a pressure generating device that generates a negative pressure; and a tube that connects the through hole and the pressure generating device.
Patent CA-2744323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCNEELY TESSIE B
IPC: A61K39/085
Filed: 2009-11-18
Abstract: Disclosed are polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence structurally related to SEQ ID NO 1 and uses of such polypeptides and compositions thereof. SEQ ID NO 1 is a full length S.  aureus sequence. A derivative of SEQ ID NO 1 containing an amino terminal his-tag was found to produce a protective immune response against S. aureus.
Patent CA-2745321-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for heat exchange, system and use
Inventor: AHLBECK JARL
IPC: C10J3/10
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: A method, system and use for heat exchange in super-critical or near-critical water gasi-fication process of biomass. The method comprising steps of: heating a biomass in a first heat exchanger (6) by thermal energy of a heat transfer medium, re-acting the biomass in said super-critical or near-crit-ical water gasification process and producing reac-tion products, cooling the reaction products of the biomass in a second heat exchanger (12) by absorb-ing the thermal energy of the reaction products to said heat transfer medium, and circulating said heat transfer medium between the first heat exchanger (6) and the second heat exchanger (12), wherein molten salt is used as the heat transfer medium.
Patent CA-2747276-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLSON WENDELL B
IPC: E06B9/40
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired operability.
Patent CA-2747813-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASHTON WAYNE
IPC: D06L4/40
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: Laccase enzymes and nucleic acid sequences encoding such laccase enzymes are described. The laccase enzymes may be employed in conjunction with mediators in improved methods for modifying the color of denim fabrics. Low temperature and single-bath textile processing using laccase enzymes are also described.
Patent CA-2748259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLUM STEVEN C
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for switching a vehicle (306) from a first track to a second track. The track-switching device may be rotated by a motor (108), and may have a drive axle (148) and a primary axle (118). The drive axle (148) may have a barrel (102) located at one end of the drive axle (148), the barrel having a plurality of switch tracks (104,106) located thereon and a braking assembly (154) connected to the drive axle (148) and spaced from the barrel (102). The primary axle (118) may have a flywheel (120) and a clutch assembly (122). The drive axle (148) may then be driven by the primary axle (118) upon en-gagement of the clutch assembly (122) via the motor (108) and the flywheel (120).
Patent CA-2749440-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONNER ANTHONY
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2010-01-15
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés et des compositions permettant de produire et d'utiliser des molécules d'ADN minicercle permettant des transformations végétales. L'invention concerne également des procédés de transformation de cellules végétales et de plantes au moyen desdites molécules d'ADN minicercle, des cellules végétales et des plantes produites par lesdits procédés et, également, des plantes transformées au moyen de molécules d'ADN minicercle. Les procédés et compositions de la présente invention se révèlent particulièrement utiles pour la production de "plantes intragéniques" ne contenant aucun ADN non natif.
Patent CA-2751292-A1 (CA)
Title: Porous electrode substrate, method for producing the same, membrane electrode assembly, and polymer electrolyte fuel cell
Inventor: SUMIOKA KAZUHIRO
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2010-02-02
Abstract: Provided is a porous electrode substrate having high mechanical strength, good handling properties, high thickness precision, little undulation, and adequate gas permeability and conductivity. Also provided is a method for producing a porous electrode substrate inexpensively. A porous electrode substrate is produced by joining short carbon fibers (A) by way of a mesh of carbon fibers (B) having an average diameter of 4 µm or smaller. Further provided are a membrane-electrode assembly and a solid polymer fuel cell that use this porous electrode membrane. A porous electrode substrate is obtained by subjecting a precursor sheet, in which the carbon short fibers (A) and carbon fiber precursor short fibers (b) having an average diameter of 5 µm or smaller have been dispersed, to compression molding while heating, oxidizing, and then carbonizing, as necessary.
Patent CA-2753397-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACKSON GEORGE
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2010-01-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for generating functional biomolecules, particularly to methods for generating multiple functional nucleic acids against multiple target molecules simultaneously. The present invention further relates to methods for generating functional biomolecules, particularly to functional nucleic acids, that bind with functional activity to another biomolecule, such as a receptor molecule. In one exemplary aspect of the invention, generation of functional biomolecules may be performed against multiple targets simultaneously within a single system, such as the generation of functional nucleic acid ligands within a single reaction volume. In general, a plurality of targets may be disposed within in a single reaction volume and a library of biomolecules, such as a nucleic acid library, may be applied to the reaction volume. The members of the library that do not bind to any of the plurality of targets under given conditions may then be partitioned, such as by washing. The remaining members of the library may then be marked and/or tagged, such as to identify the particular target or targets to which the member of the library binds. The binding members of the library may then be isolated and, by virtue of the marking or tagging, be matched to a particular target or targets.
Patent CA-2755083-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotor pour generateur d'energie, en particulier pour eoliennes.
Inventor: HADDJERI NORDINE
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: Rotor pour générateur d'énergie à partir d'un écoulement fluidique comportant une pluralité de pales orientées obliquement par rapport à l'axe du rotor, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte des moyens de variation de l'obliquité des pales.
Patent CA-2755875-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZAMBAUX JEAN-PASCAL
IPC: F16K31/00
Filed: 2010-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates mainly to a packaging which may be sterilized and/or depyroged. The invention relates in particular to a packaging for the sterilization or pyrogen free packaging for one or more packaged devices, said packaging comprising a valve or outlet tube.
Patent CA-2757650-A1 (CA)
Title: Equipment and method for reinforcing a borehole of a well while drilling
Inventor: TVERLID WASA STEINAR
IPC: E21B33/138
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: The equipment for drilling and reinforcing a borehole (1) of a well comprises a drill pipe string (5) carrying a drill tool (7) at its lowermost end and a downhole treatment device (19) held on the drill pipe string (5) for applying a liner (17) of polymer material at the surface of the borehole (1). The polymer material is a fusible and/or curable material dissolved and/or emulsified and/or dispersed in drilling fluid (9) or mud circulated through the drill pipe string (5) and an an-nulus between the drill pipe string (5) and the wall (15) of the borehole (1). The treatment device (19) is adapted to concentrate energy for fusing and/or curing the polymer material contained in the drilling fluid (9) in a limited space (25) at the vicinity of the wall (15) of the borehole (1). The treatment device (19) thus focuses its energy in the vicinity of the wall (15) and allows a continu-ous reinforcing of the borehole (1) simultaneously while drilling.
Patent CA-2758205-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKILLMAN CHARLES
IPC: C08L67/06
Filed: 2010-04-09
Abstract: A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.