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Patent CA-2851292-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WRIGHT DAVID S
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2012-11-02
Abstract: A tool for use in cutting a tie wrap that is bound about at least one wire and a method of operating the tool. The tool includes a housing having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side are coupled together to define a cavity. The housing further includes a groove formed in the first side and in the second side, wherein the groove is in flow communication with the cavity. A blade is coupled to the first side and positioned with the cavity, wherein the blade includes a cutting surface partially extending into the groove. The tool also includes a spacer coupled to the housing and configured to maintain the wire a distance away from the cutting surface when the housing is applied to the tie wrap.
Patent CA-2856174-A1 (CA)
Title: Nanofiltration process with pre-treatment to enhance solute flux
Inventor: MATTILA JARI
IPC: B01D67/00
Filed: 2012-12-05
Abstract: A process of treating polymeric nanofiltration membranes before separation of low molecular weight compounds from a solution comprising the same by nanofiltration, wherein the treatment of the nanofiltration membranes is performed with an treatment liquid under conditions which enhance the flux of the low molecular weight compounds to the nanofiltration permeate.
Patent CA-2856295-A1 (CA)
Title: Markers of triple-negative breast cancer and uses thereof
Inventor: PIETENPOL JENNIFER A
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2012-11-17
Abstract: In one aspect provided herein are methods of determining a triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) subtype in an individual in need thereof comprising determining expression of one or more genes in one or more TNBC cells of the individual; and comparing the expression of the one or more genes in the TNBC cells with the expression of the one or more genes in a control. In another aspect, the methods are directed to methods of determining a treatment protocol for the TNBC patient based on the TNBC subtype. In another aspect, the methods are directed to predicting whether an individual will benefit from a treatment for a particular TNBC subtype. In yet another aspect, the invention is directed to a method of determining whether an agent can be used to treat a TNBC subtype.
Patent CA-2856644-A1 (CA)
Title: Device with quantum well layer
Inventor: SWEENEY STEPHEN
IPC: G02B6/293
Filed: 2012-10-09
Abstract: A device for guiding and absorbing electromagnetic radiation, the device comprising: absorbing means for absorbing the electromagnetic radiation; and a coupled to the absorbing means for guiding the electromagnetic radiation to the absorbing means, wherein the waveguide and the absorbing means are formed from a structure comprising a first cladding layer, a second cladding layer over the first cladding layer, and a quantum-well layer between the first and second cladding layers, the quantum-well layer being formed of a material having a different composition to the first and second cladding layers, wherein the thickness and the composition of the quantum-well layer is optimised to provide an acceptable level of absorption of electromagnetic radiation in the waveguide while providing an appropriate band gap for absorption of the electromagnetic radiation in the absorbing means.
Patent CA-2857248-A1 (CA)
Title: Shell and tube heat exchanger with improved anti-fouling properties
Inventor: SVENSSON TOBIAS
IPC: F28D7/16
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: A shell and tube heat exchanger (1) comprising a shell (2) having an inlet end- cap (3) attached to a first end (4) of the shell (2), wherein an outlet end-cap (5) is attached to a second end (6) of the shell (2) and a tube bundle (7) being housed within the shell (2), said tube bundle (7) including a plurality of parallel-spaced tubes (8) that traverse the interior of shell (2) from a first end to a second end of the tube bundle, and wherein a plurality of baffles (11) are arranged within the shell (2) supporting the parallel-spaced tubes (8) of the tube bundle (7). At least a part of the shell and tube heat exchanger is provided with a coating comprising silicon oxide, SiOx.
Patent CA-2859941-A1 (CA)
Title: Anode for oxygen generation and manufacturing method for the same
Inventor: CAO YI
IPC: C25B11/04
Filed: 2012-12-25
Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same used for industrial electrolyses including manufacturing of electrolytic metal foils such as electrolytic copper foil, aluminum liquid contact and continuously electrogalvanized steel plate, and metal extraction. The present invention features an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same comprising a conductive metal substrate and a catalyst layer containing iridium oxide formed on the conductive metal substrate wherein the coating is baked in a low temperature region of 370°C - 400°C in an oxidation atmosphere to form the catalyst layer containing amorphous iridium oxide and the catalyst layer containing amorphous iridium oxide is post-baked in a further high temperature region of 520°C - 600°C in an oxidation atmosphere to crystallize almost all amount of iridium oxide in the catalyst layer.
Patent CA-2862404-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IWATA SHINICHI
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A packaging container having an inner case slidable in and out of an outer case is disclosed. An opening and closing lid of the container opens and closes as the inner case is raised and lowered. The container is such that when the inner case is moved upward in a state in which a lid-raising means and outer-case locking means engage with each other and the opening and closing lid rotates in an opening direction, the inner case with an open storage portion advances upward.  At the same time, the packaging container is capable of making the outer-case locking means be in contact against a portion that forms the lowest position of descent thereof, the outer-case locking means moving downward relative to the upward movement of the inner case, and of inhibiting the inner case from moving upward from the outer case more than necessary even when the slide-up operation is performed.
Patent CA-2863086-A1 (CA)
Title: Beverage forming device and method with cartridge retainer
Inventor: SMITH GEOFFREY Y
IPC: A47J31/36
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: A beverage forming system (100) and method in which a cartridge holder (3) is movably mounted to the frame and has an opening (3a) to receive a cartridge (1). The cartridge holder may be arranged to hold and move a cartridge between an open position in which the opening of the cartridge holder is oriented in an upwardly inclined position to receive the cartridge, and a closed position in which the opening is oriented in a horizontal or downwardly inclined position. A cover (4) may be arranged to cover the opening of the cartridge holder in a closed position, and the cover may be positioned away from the opening of the cartridge holder in an open position. A cartridge retainer (8) may have an engagement portion arranged to hold the cartridge in the cartridge holder opening in at least a part of movement of the cartridge holder between the open and the closed positions.
Patent CA-2863578-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DARVISH DANIEL
IPC: C12N15/52
Filed: 2012-02-01
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of expressing UDP-G1cNAc 2-Epimerase/ManNAc Kinase enzyme (GNE) peptide in a cell of a subject comprising: delivering into the cell of the subject an isolated nucleic acid expression construct that comprises a promoter operatively linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding a GNE peptide or a therapeutically active fragment thereof, wherein the GNE peptide has the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3, wherein upon the delivering into the cell of the subject, the nucleic acid expression construct initiates expression of the GNE peptide or a therapeutically active fragment thereof. Also disclosed are methods of producing a GNE peptide in a cell comprising infecting the cell with an isolated nucleic acid construct that comprises a promoter operatively linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding a GNE peptide or a therapeutically active fragment thereof, wherein the GNE peptide has the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3.
Patent CA-2864181-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing 3-methylsulfonylpropionitrile
Inventor: ST LAURENT JOSEPH P
IPC: C07C315/02
Filed: 2013-02-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing 3-methylsulfonylpropionitrile. The processes provide a good yield and a good purity of the final product and provide a controllable reaction. The present invention also relates to a crystalline form of 3- methylsulfonylpropionitrile having X-ray diffraction peaks at 13.9 +-- 0.1, 19.2+-- 0.1, 20.0+-- 0.1, 22.5+- 0.1, 23.2+- 0.1, 25.7+- 0.1, 28.1+- 0.1, 29.9+- 0.1, and 30.6+- 0.1 degrees 20, and wherein the most intense peak is the peak at 13.9 +- 0.1 degrees 20.
Patent CA-2865459-A1 (CA)
Title: Test strip with stacked unidirectional contact pads and inert carrier substrate
Inventor: SETFORD STEVE
IPC: G01N27/327
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: An analytical test strip with inert carrier substrate for use with a test meter includes an analytical test strip module and an electrochemically and electrically inert carrier substrate. The analytical test strip module has a first electrode portion, a second electrode portion in an opposing relationship to the first electrode portion, and first and second electrical contact pads configured in a stacked unidirectional configuration. The electrochemically and electrically inert carrier substrate has an upper surface and an outer edge. Moreover, the analytical test strip module is attached to the upper surface of the electrochemically and electrically inert carrier substrate such that the first and second electrical contact pads extend beyond the outer edge of the electrochemically and electrically inert carrier substrate and such that the electrochemically and electrically inert carrier substrate extends beyond the analytical test strip module.
Patent CA-2869843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CATLIN BARRY ROBERT
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 2014-10-31
Abstract: The wearable ground blind described herein advantageously obscures the silhouette of the hunter, blocks the hunter's smell, muffles noise, and protects the hunter from the weather.
Patent CA-2870704-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PITTEURS BENNY MARCELINUS LYDIE
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2013-04-18
Abstract: Cooking apparatus comprising at least one baking mould (11, 12) with a first (13) and a second (14) heating element; and a control system (16) configured to control the power supply to the first (13) and the second (14) heating element, wherein the control system (16) is configured to provide the first heating element (13) with a first electric power, while the second heating element (14) is provided with a second electric power which differs from the first electric power, wherein the first and the second electric power lie in a range from zero to a determined maximum electric power.
Patent CA-2871897-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANRIKULU NILUFER
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: An applicator device for a film forming formulation and method of using the applicator device with a film forming formulation for obtaining sharp paint lines on textured surfaces is described. The applicator device comprises an applicator head having an adaptor and a supply reservoir having a neck for attachment to the adaptor of the applicator head. The applicator head comprises a brush comprised of aligned bristles with the bristles affixed in a brush retainer, a brush reservoir within the brush retainer for holding the film forming formulation within the applicator head, a flow orifice to provide flow of the film forming formulation to the brush reservoir, and an adaptor for attachment to a neck of the supply reservoir for supplying the film forming formulation.
Patent CA-2872814-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAKEUCHI AKIRA
IPC: B64D29/02
Filed: 2010-10-25
Abstract: An engine mount of an aircraft and an aircraft are provided, which can reduce a size of an engine mount and can effectively use a space in an engine nacelle even in an engine with a high bypass ratio. An engine core section 20b at a rear of an engine 20 is supported by a rear engine mount 40 comprising an engine side mount member 41 fixed to a side of the engine 20 and a strut side mount member 42 fixed to a side of a pylon strut 11.  The rear engine mount 40 is divided into the engine side mount member 41 and the strut side mount member 42, and thereby, even in the engine 20 with a high bypass ratio in which an outside diameter of the fan section 20a and the outside diameter of the engine core section 20b significantly differ, the lengths in the vertical direction of the engine side mount member 41 and the strut side mount member 42 are suppressed.
Patent CA-2872828-A1 (CA)
Title: Cristallisation de (20r,22r)-2-methylene-19-nor-22-methyl-1a,25-dihydroxyvitamine d3 et precurseurs correspondants
Inventor: DELUCA HECTOR F
IPC: C07C401/00
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés de purification du composé (20R,22R)-2-méthylène-19-nor-22-méthyl-1a,25-dihydroxyvitamine D3 pour obtenir le composé sous forme cristalline. Les procédés comprennent généralement les étapes consistant à dissoudre un produit contenant le composé dans un solvant comprenant de l'hexane et du 2-propanol, à refroidir le solvant et le produit dissous sous la température ambiante pendant une durée suffisante pour former un précipité de cristaux, et à récupérer les cristaux. Certains précurseurs diol formés pendant la synthèse du composé et de ses diastéréomères peuvent également être obtenus sous forme cristalline au moyen d'acétate d'éthyle comme solvant.
Patent CA-2873105-A1 (CA)
Title: Biocompatible hydrogel treatments for retinal detachment
Inventor: ASKARI SYED H
IPC: A61K47/10
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulations forming a biocompatible retinal patch comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the retinal patch at least partially adheres to the site of a retinal tear. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinal detachment by delivering an in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation to the site of a retinal tear in human eye, wherein the in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation forms a retinal patch.
Patent CA-2873907-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WONG WING-YAM
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: An integrated scrap tire pyrolysis plant can be built to process scrap tires. The recovered carbon black can be used in rubber and plastic industries. Oil and gas from the pyrolysis process can further be used in the production of virgin carbon black. Natural rubber is a sustainable feedstock for the manufacture of tires, making the manufacture of virgin carbon black partially sustainable. A very low PAH carbon black can be produced by limiting the exit temperature of carbon black and tail gas prior to leaving the reaction chamber.
Patent CA-2876751-A1 (CA)
Title: Direct timing system for internal combustion engine
Inventor: BOECK FRANCOIS
IPC: F02B75/18
Filed: 2013-06-17
Abstract: L'objet de cette invention est une simplification du système de distribution de tous les types de moteurs à combustion interne. Le système élimine les transmissions de distribution conventionnelles existantes. Les systèmes, hydraulique, mécanique ou électrique/électronique de distribution directe, qui sont l'objet de l'invention, ont une résistance minimale et une transmission minimale. Les temps des pistons sont donnés directement par le vilebrequin grâce à un système fixé sur celui-ci qui transmet par un système mécanique ou hydraulique ou électrique ou électronique les temps aux soupapes de cylindres. Le système peut être connecté à tous types de transmission indirecte et dispose de systèmes de réglage permettant de l'adapter à tous types de moteur à combustion interne.
Patent CA-2879552-A1 (CA)
Title: Purification process for partly-hydrolyzed cellulose
Inventor: LOCKHART JAMES M
IPC: D21C9/02
Filed: 2012-08-21
Abstract: A method of recovering purified partly-hydrolyzed cellulose (36) from a composition (14) comprising partly-hydrolyzed cellulose and an acid, such as sulfuric acid. A base (28) having a cation that forms a precipitate with the anion of the acid is added to the composition. For example, a base such as barium hydroxide is added to form a sulfate precipitate. The precipitate (38) is then separated from the partly-hydrolyzed cellulose (36), thus reducing its acid content. The method may include additional steps of centrifugation (18) of the composition, breaking-up agglomerations (44) in the composition after precipitation, and dialysis (42).
Patent CA-2881941-A1 (CA)
Title: Amphiphilic graft copolymers
Inventor: HERMEL-DAVIDOCK THERESA
IPC: C08L71/02
Filed: 2013-08-22
Abstract: A novel amphiphilic graft copolymer is described. A process to make amphiphilic graft copolymers via grafting either poly (ethylene oxide) or polylactide side chains onto an EVA platform using oxo-anion ring-opening polymerization chemistry is also described. Polyethylene or polypropylene based graft copolymers are prepared starting from poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) or maleic anhydride grafted isotactic polypropylene respectively. The amphiphilic character will result from the incorporation of hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) side- chains. Various applications of the novel amphiphilic graft copolymer are also described including, but not limited to, thermoplastic elastomer, films, fibers, fabrics, gels, breathable packaging materials, additive for biodegradable system, surfactant, antistatic additives, polymer compatibilizers, phase transfer catalysts, solid polymer electrolytes, biocompatible polymers, or incorporation into the materials listed above.
Patent CA-2883709-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AGON FABIEN LUDOVIC
IPC: A47J31/36
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of the beverage preparation machines having an ingredient processing module for preparing a beverage with at least one ingredient supplied with a capsule, and their accessories. In particular, the invention relates to a device comprising a container (102) for storing capsules (5) comprising:  · a first interface (104, 404) for communicating with feedback means;  · a sensing arrangement (106) for detecting and obtaining information on a capsule (5) in a detection area; . a controler configured to send, through the first interface (104, 404), information related to the detected capsule (5), to the feedback means.
Patent CA-2883748-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrochemical co-production of chemicals utilizing a halide salt
Inventor: TEAMEY KYLE
IPC: C07C29/58
Filed: 2013-08-05
Abstract: A system and method for co-produces a first product and a second product. The system may include a first electrochemical cell, at least one second reactor, and an acidification chamber. The method and system for co-producing a first product and a second product may include co-producing a carboxylic acid and at least one of an alkene, alkyne, aldehyde, ketone, or an alcohol while employing a recycled halide salt.
Patent CA-2884219-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUDEMAN KARL
IPC: A47G21/14
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: Un bloc à couteaux comprend un corps (106) qui comporte une première et une deuxième extrémité, le corps étant raccordé à une base (102) à la première extrémité et sétend dune base. Un premier capuchon (104) est raccordé de manière amovible à la deuxième extrémité du corps à un emplacement de raccord et définit une ou plusieurs fentes (116), chaque fente étant configurée pour recevoir une partie dun couteau. Un deuxième capuchon est distinct du premier et définit une ou plusieurs deuxièmes fentes. Il est raccordé de manière amovible à la deuxième extrémité du corps et à lemplacement de raccord, de manière interchangeable avec le premier capuchon. Ainsi, un utilisateur ou un fabricant peut être capable de choisir sélectivement le capuchon pour le bloc à couteaux afin daccueillir un nombre et/ou une dimension souhaités de couteaux.
Patent CA-2886573-A1 (CA)
Title: Solid dosage form
Inventor: LIM CHIN BENG STEPHEN
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: There is provided a solid dosage form adapted for the release of a biologically active material in the oral cavity wherein the dosage form comprises at least one biologically active material, and at least one matrix forming agent, wherein the dosage form substantially dissolves in the oral cavity. A method of producing the same and a kit comprising the same are also provided.
Patent CA-2887916-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOIVIN DOMINIQUE
IPC: F24H1/20
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: Implementations of a water heating assembly, related kit, use and method make use of a temperature control near a point of use of water, so as to reduce a time response for hot water at this point of use. The water heating assembly includes a tank for containing water, an inlet temperature sensor for sensing an inlet temperature of the water upstream of the tank, and a valve located upstream of the tank. The valve is actuated when the sensed inlet temperature reaches a given temperature set-point such that the water is bypassed from the tank and directly sent to the point of use. The water heating assembly is configured such that the point of use can be fed with water at the desired temperature in a reduced time, the water coming directly from the hot water source and/or the water heating assembly, thereby saving water, energy and time.
Patent CA-2889330-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COATES STEVE
IPC: A24B15/18
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: A method is provided for treating a tobacco material, comprising treating the tobacco material with an ionic liquid. Also provided is a tobacco material which has been treated by such a method, or a derivative thereof, and a smoking article which comprises a tobacco material treated by such a method.
Patent CA-2889596-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALBÆK NANNA
IPC: C12N15/113
Filed: 2013-11-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne le domaine de la thérapeutique par oligonucléotides, et en particulier l'utilisation d'une région clivable, par exemple une région à phosphodiester liée de manière covalente à un conjugué, ainsi qu'un groupe de ciblage ou un groupe de blocage afin d'améliorer les propriétés des oligonucléotides, par exemple pour améliorer l'indice thérapeutique.
Patent CA-2893487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODAN KATHRYN P
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2013-12-02
Abstract: A method for providing professional-level skin care to consumers at home using an integrated system of one or more cosmetic skincare tools, skincare products and a mobile App, where the tool settings/frequency of use and a complementary skincare product regimen (product selection, frequency and order of use) are selected and changed based on user interaction with and data from the tool and/or App.