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Patent CA-2922218-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil pour traiter un courant d'alimentation pour un dispositif de flottaison
Inventor: BOURKE PETER GERARD
IPC: B03D1/24
Filed: 2014-08-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé et un appareil (1) pour traiter un courant d'alimentation (2) pour un dispositif de flottaison (3) comprenant un agitateur mécanique (30, 50) dans un réservoir (7), le courant d'alimentation (2) comprenant des particules solides (10). Le procédé comprend la génération de microbulles (8) dans un courant de fluide (9), le mélange du courant de fluide avec le courant d'alimentation pour faciliter la fixation des microbulles aux particules solides dans le courant d'alimentation et générer des bulles (22) à fixer aux particules solides fixées aux microbulles, et le raccordement fluidique du courant d'alimentation au dispositif de flottaison. L'appareil comprend un conduit de courant d'alimentation (4) relié de manière fluidique au dispositif de flottaison, un conduit de courant de fluide (5) relié fluidiquement au conduit de courant d'alimentation pour transporter le courant de fluide au courant d'alimentation, et un générateur de microbulles (6) relié au conduit de courant de fluide pour générer des microbulles dans le courant de fluide.
Patent CA-2923872-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for reducing hydrogen sulfide evolution from asphalt and heavy fuel oils sulfide evolution from asphalt and heavy fuel oils
Inventor: STARK JOSEPH L
IPC: C10G29/00
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: A method for reducing hydrogen sulfide emissions from heavy fuel oil or an asphalt composition comprising admixing an additive with a heavy fuel oil or asphalt composition wherein the additive comprises a solution or dispersion of bismuth component is selected from the group consisting of Bi boroacylates, Bi carboxylates, and Bi oxides, and combinations thereof.
Patent CA-2924768-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RASPANTI LUCA
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 2015-02-03
Abstract: Described is a steering unit (1) for conveying devices on wheels such as beds, stretchers or trolleys comprising a wheel unit (2) and a motor unit (3). The wheel unit (2) comprises a base structure (4) and a wheel (9) mounted on a supporting element (10) in such a way as to rotate about a relative axis of rotation (11). The supporting element (10) is mounted on the base structure (12) in such a way as to rotate about an orientation axis (12). Transmission means comprise at least an inlet unit and an outlet shaft (16). The inlet unit (15) comprises engagement means designed to reversibly engage the inlet unit on a transmission unit (27) of the motor unit (3). The outlet shaft (16) is integral with the supporting element (10) and defines the orientation axis (12). The transmission means are configured for transforming an inlet motion of the inlet unit (15) into an outlet rotation of the outlet shaft (16) about the orientation axis (12). A motor (26) provided with the transmission unit (27) comprises complementary engagement means designed to operate in conjunction with the engagement means of the inlet unit for reversibly engaging the inlet unit on the transmission unit.
Patent CA-2928035-A1 (CA)
Title: Traitement de la rhinosinusite par des inhibiteurs de glycoproteine p
Inventor: BLEIER BENJAMIN S
IPC: A61K31/277
Filed: 2013-12-27
Abstract: La présente invention concerne, entre autres, des méthodes de traitement de la rhinosinusite par des inhibiteurs de glycoprotéine P. Un sujet souffrant de rhinosinusite est identifié puis traité par l'administration d'une quantité efficace d'un inhibiteur de glycoprotéine P (P-gp). Le sujet souffrant de rhinosinusite peut être identifié par l'homme du métier sur la base de méthodes connues, par exemple, par détection de la présence de symptômes par endoscopie ou tomodensitométrie. L'efficacité du traitement peut être surveillée par des méthodes connues dans la technique, par exemple, par surveillance des symptômes, endoscopie ou tomodensitométrie. L'inhibiteur de glycoprotéine P peut être administré au sujet via les voies nasales et les sinus par un dispositif d'inhalation, par rinçage, par pulvérisation ou par la pose chirurgicale d'un implant d'élution dans les voies nasales ou les sinus du sujet. L'inhibiteur de glycoprotéine P peut également être administré en association avec un corticostéroïde.
Patent CA-2928483-A1 (CA)
Title: Small volume high emissivity infrared calibration source systems and methods
Inventor: FORTIN SERGE
IPC: G01J1/02
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: A blackbody surface radiator includes a surface having a plurality of adjacent grooves, each groove extending from a groove bottom to a pair of groove tops, each groove top being common with an adjacent groove, the groove bottoms and groove tops having a width of less than 100 micrometers. A mirror-like emissive coating covers the surface.
Patent CA-2928945-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDERS LISA MAUREEN
IPC: C11D3/10
Filed: 2014-10-23
Abstract: The invention includes ware detergent compositions which prevent buildup of precipitates and also surprisingly provides significant metal protection of items exposed to alkaline detergent composition. According to the invention alkaline ware detergents may include an effective amount of amino carboxylate. Surprisingly, detergents which included amino carboxylate also provided significant metal protection against corrosion, even when traditional corrosion inhibiting components are reduced.
Patent CA-2930767-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GORR GILBERT
IPC: C12P17/04
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing sesquiterpene lactones of the thapsigargin family, the method comprising the steps of: (a) culturing plant cells of the genus Thapsia in a nutrient medium in a suspension cell culture, wherein the cells produce one or more sesquiterpene lactones of the thapsigargin family; and (b) recovering one or more sesquiterpene lactones of the thapsigargin family produced in (a). The present invention further relates to a suspension cell culture comprising plant cells of the genus Thapsia, wherein the plant cells are capable of producing one or more sesquiterpene lactones of the thapsigargin family and to a plant cell biomass comprising plant cells of the genus Thapsia obtained from said suspension cell culture.
Patent CA-2932651-A1 (CA)
Title: Support of non-hevc base layer in hevc multi-layer extensions
Inventor: WANG YE-KUI
IPC: H04N19/70
Filed: 2015-01-07
Abstract: An apparatus configured to decode video information includes a memory and a processor in communication with the memory. The memory is configured to a memory configured to store video information associated with bitstream. The apparatus further includes a processor in communication with the memory, the processor configured to determine that a reference layer is not included in the bitstream and to receive, from an external source, a decoded base layer picture. The processor is further configured to receive, from the external source, a first indication that the picture is an intra random access point (IRAP) picture. The processor is also configured to receive a second indication whether the picture is one of an instantaneous decoder refresh (IDR) picture, a clean random access (CRA) picture, or a broken link access (BLA) picture; and to decode the video information based at least in part on the first and second indications.
Patent CA-2933578-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FERGUSON ANDREW M
IPC: E21B33/138
Filed: 2015-11-12
Abstract: A well completion method can comprise, in a single trip into a wellbore, the following steps being performed for each of multiple zones penetrated by the wellbore:  abrasively perforating the zone with a tubing deployed perforating assembly, fracturing the perforated zone with flow from surface via a well annulus, and then plugging the fractured zone with a removable plug substance, the perforating assembly displacing in the wellbore while the fractured zone is being plugged. Another well completion method can comprise, in a single trip into a wellbore, the following steps being performed for each of multiple zones penetrated by the wellbore: perforating the zone using an abrasive perforator, then displacing the perforator in the wellbore away from the earth's surface, then fracturing the zone, and plugging the fractured zone with a flowable plug substance.
Patent CA-2939873-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PICARD GILLES
IPC: H04W48/12
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: The present technology relates to protocols relative to utility meters associated with an open operational framework. More particularly, the present subject matter relates to protocol subject matter for advanced metering infrastructure, adaptable to various international standards, while economically supporting a 2-way mesh network solution in a wireless environment, such as for operating in a residential electricity meter field. The present subject matter supports meters within an ANSI standard C12.22/C12.19 system while economically supporting a 2-way mesh network solution in a wireless environment, such as for operating in a residential electricity meter field, all to permit cell-based adaptive insertion of C12.22 meters within an open framework. Cell isolation is provided through quasi-orthogonal sequences in a frequency hopping network. Additional features relate to real time clock distribution and recovery, uplink routing without requiring a routing table, and the handling of Beacon Requests and Registered State bit resolving to avoid circular routes. Features relating to cell or node utilization or management in a mesh network include cell size management, Number-of-sons' management, crystal drift compensation in a mesh network, broadcast acknowledgement features, and Traffic Load Control in a Mesh Network Other features relate to Embedded RF environmental evaluation tool features to gauge the performance need of RF transceivers, Downlink routing mechanisms, Outage notification system features, the use of minimal propagation delay path to optimize a mesh network, and operation at the node level of a Discovery Phase in a frequency hopping network.
Patent CA-2943282-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TODD DANIEL H
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2015-05-01
Abstract: Implantable medical devices (800) for connecting tissue layers or to circumvent occluded body conduits and tissue structures. The implantable medical devices include apposition portions (802, 804), a central region (806), and a covering material (812). The methods of using the devices include endoscopic deployment, and the devices may include self-expanding frameworks that facilitate a secure connection between the tissue structures. In some embodiments, one or more tethers (810 a, b, c) are used to longitudinally contract the device insitu.
Patent CA-2944249-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VOLLMANN MARKUS
IPC: C03C3/097
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a lithium silicate glass preform having an initial composition containing at least 8% by weight of a stabilizer from the group of ZrO2, HfO2 and mixtures thereof, comprising the steps of - mixing of raw materials containing the stabilizer in powder form, the particle size of the powder being d50 = x, where 0.3 µm = x = 1.5 µm, - melting the raw materials in a container at a temperature TAU and retaining the melt in the container for a time tH, - drawing the homogenized melt off into vessels, the outflow temperature TAB of the melt exiting the container being TAU = TAB, and the filling of the vessels and the shaping of the melt therein taking place at a cooling rate A.
Patent CA-2947104-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEUMANN TILL
IPC: A61M60/851
Filed: 2015-06-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a pump (1) which is to be implanted into a vessel or a heart, wherein the pump (1) is inserted into the vessel or the heart in a first state, in order to then be able to be functionally changed over to a second state, said pump having  a drive part and  a delivery part (FE),  wherein the drive part is non-functional in the first state and becomes functional owing to the changeover to the second state, wherein the drive part has an electric motor, wherein the electric motor is in the form of a wet rotor, and wherein the rotor (R) of the electric motor is arranged separately from the stator (S) of the electric motor in the first state, and wherein the rotor (R) of the electric motor is moved into the stator (S) of the electric motor in the second state, wherein the rotor (R) can drive the delivery part (FE) in the second state.
Patent CA-2947271-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for presenting prioritized incident content
Inventor: MILLER TRENT J
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for presenting prioritized incident content. One embodiment takes the form of a method that includes receiving one or more status alerts from one or more public-safety devices associated with one or more public-safety responders. The method also includes correlating one or more of the received status alerts with one or more media sessions involving one or more of the public-safety responders. The method also includes prioritizing one or more of the media sessions based on prioritization criteria that includes the one or more status alerts correlated with those media sessions. The method also includes presenting one or more of the prioritized media sessions in a chronological view on respective user interfaces of one or more public-safety communication devices.
Patent CA-2948326-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WASHBURN KATHRYN ELIZABETH
IPC: G16B45/00
Filed: 2015-05-06
Abstract: A method which allows for determining geochemistry with spatial resolution of geological materials or other materials is provided. The method can provide a non-bulk method of characterizing the geochemistry of a sample with spatial resolution. A system for performing the method also is provided.
Patent CA-2948821-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAWES PETER JOSIAH
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2016-11-16
Abstract: A medical device system may include elongate members exhibiting non-uniform spacing therebetween in one or more expanded or deployed configurations, which may improve contact at least between (a) one or more portions of the elongate members or one or more transducers provided by one or more of the elongate members, and (b) one or more preferred regions of a tissue wall of a cavity of a bodily organ. In some embodiments, the non-uniform spacing is configured to align with one or more anatomical features of the tissue wall and, in some embodiments, to produce a preferred lesion pattern in order to effectively treat the bodily organ.
Patent CA-2950940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOVARI ASSAF
IPC: A61M25/095
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: While a catheter that includes (i) a catheter body, and (ii) a catheter shaft, which includes a sensor and which is disposed inside a lumen of the catheter body, is inside a body of a subject, a coordinate system of the sensor is registered with a coordinate system of an imaging system, using (a) a calibration image, acquired by the imaging system, that shows an indication of a distal end of the catheter body, and (b) a signal from the sensor, but not using any indication of the sensor shown in the calibration image. Using the registering, a visual output is generated.  Other embodiments are also described.
Patent CA-2952209-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PATEL JIGER
IPC: A61K9/12
Filed: 2016-12-20
Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods of dispensing compositions for treating skin conditions, the compositions including an inorganic compound and having desirable viscosity, spreadability and foam drainage profiles.
Patent CA-2952514-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUARINO ROBERT
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: A game system relating to multi-player card games, the game system including: a game-board module having a plurality of peripheral edges, the plurality of peripheral edges containing at least one abuttable edge configured to be placeable in abutment with at least one other abuttable edge of the game system. In addition, the game-board module includes a first surface having a plurality of full spaces depicted thereon, each one identifying a positional piece location, the plurality of full spaces arranged in rows, and a plurality of half spaces, each one identifying one half of a positional piece location, the plurality of half spaces contiguous with the at least one abuttable edge and configured to form full spaces when the abuttable edge is abutted with at least one other abuttable edge of the game system.
Patent CA-2952744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILSON DAVID EDWARD
IPC: A46B5/06
Filed: 2015-06-26
Abstract: A personal-care applicator (200) comprising at least one stem having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end (211) including a handle (211a), and a distal end (213) opposite to the proximal end (211), and at least a first plurality of bristles ultrasonically welded to the stem and outwardly extending therefrom according to a first pre-determined pattern, wherein the elongated stem and the at least first plurality of bristles comprise ultrasonically compatible materials, and wherein the bristles are ultrasonically bonded to the stem through a direct ultrasonic bond between a surface of the stem and a lengthwise portion of each of the bristles.
Patent CA-2955089-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIMMER PATRICK JOHN
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 2014-07-14
Abstract: A method for operating a system configured to consume a fluid, such as engine fuel, having at least two flowmeters is provided. The method includes the step of recirculating a fluid in a closed loop having a supply-side flowmeter and return-side flowmeter, such that substantially no fluid is consumed. Fluid flow is measured in the supply-side flowmeter and the return-side flowmeter. Fluid flow measurements are compared between the supply-side flowmeter and return-side flowmeter, and a first differential zero value based on the difference in the fluid flow measurements between the supply-side flowmeter and return-side flowmeter is determined. A first temperature sensor signal value is received and is associated with the first differential zero value. The first differential zero value associated with the first temperature sensor signal value is stored in a meter electronics.
Patent CA-2961760-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOSHI UJJWAL
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 2017-03-22
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to lyophilized pharmaceutical compositions comprising polymeric nanoparticles which, upon reconstitution, have low levels of greater than micron size particles. Other aspects of the invention include methods of making such nanoparticles.
Patent CA-2962188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDYE LESLIE ALLAN
IPC: D21H19/14
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: A method of forming a coating on a substrate is provided comprising forming a lignin solution by at least partially dissolving lignin in a solvent, coating the lignin solution onto the substrate and exposing the lignin coated substrate to a treatment selected from the group consisting of a heat treatment and an acid treatment. The coating provides for improved waterproofing and/or strengthening of the substrate.
Patent CA-2963895-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUCKETT JOHN
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 2015-10-29
Abstract: Provided is a die roll for manufacturing softgels, a softgel, and methods for producing a softgel. The die roll includes a die roll surface and a pocket defined therein. The pocket includes a floor, an interior sidewall surface, a chamfer, and an exterior sidewall surface. The floor is recessed relative to the die roll surface and the interior sidewall surface is connected to the floor and extends above the die roll surface to the chamfer. The pocket also includes a landing surface that is elevated from the die role surface and connects the chamfer to the exterior sidewall surface of the pocket. The landing surface includes a taper (such that the landing surface tapers inwardly towards the pocket floor) and a radius (such that the landing surface is not flat). Also provided is a softgel having a trailing edge thickness that is at least about 40% the thickness of the softgel wall thickness.
Patent CA-2964276-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BECK HILARY PLAKE
IPC: A61K31/195
Filed: 2015-11-05
Abstract: Compounds that modulate the oxidoreductase enzyme indoleamine 2,3- dioxygenase, and compositions containing the compounds, are described herein. The use of such compounds and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of a diverse array of diseases, disorders and conditions, including cancer- and immune -related disorders, that are mediated by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase is also provided.
Patent CA-2965498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IOANNIDES TIM
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2015-10-23
Abstract: A method for treating or reducing the incidence of recurrence of cancer, benign tumors or HPV-associated lesions, including skin cancer, and particularly squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal-cell carcinoma (BCC), by administering one or more doses of HPV recombinant vaccine to a patient.
Patent CA-2966949-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STILLER WILFRIED
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2015-10-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de mise en température (1) pour mettre en température une biomasse contenue dans un récipient (20), présentant au moins un moyen pour la mise en température (3) et au moins un système de transport (2) pour transporter un flux massique de biomasse le long d'une direction de circulation principale. Le ou les systèmes de transport (2) présentent au moins un agitateur (2) ; et le ou les moyens pour la mise en température (3) sont disposés dans la direction de circulation principale produite par le ou les systèmes de transport (2) et prennent une forme tubulaire avec un tube interne (12) et un tube externe (13) disposé coaxialement par rapport au tube interne (12), le tube interne (12) et le tube externe (13) formant une chambre intermédiaire, qui peut être traversée par un fluide de mise en température. Le ou les moyens pour la mise en température (3) sont orientés par rapport au ou aux systèmes de transport (2) de sorte qu'au moins 40 % du volume de transport du flux massique (11) produit par le ou les systèmes de transport (2) circulent à travers le tube interne (12) dans un fonctionnement du dispositif de chauffage (1).
Patent CA-2966974-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAHIAOUI ALI
IPC: A41D13/11
Filed: 2014-11-13
Abstract: A coating composition that is incorporated into a facemask to reduce fogging and glare is provided. For example, in one embodiment, the facemask contains a shield or visor formed from a transparent substrate having at least one surface applied with the coating composition of the present disclosure. The coating composition contains a large amount of nanoparticles, desirably greater than 10 wt%.
Patent CA-2968609-A1 (CA)
Title: Actuator and drive for manipulating a tool
Inventor: ROBERT RENE
IPC: B25J11/00
Filed: 2015-02-18
Abstract: A tool apparatus and a method for actuating a tool apparatus are disclosed. The tool apparatus includes an actuator housing, and an elongate tool manipulator extending outwardly from the actuator housing and having a plurality of control links extending along a length of the tool manipulator. The control links are operable to cause movement of a distal end of the tool manipulator in response to movement of the control links in an actuating direction generally aligned with the length of the tool manipulator. The apparatus also includes a plurality of actuators, each actuator being associated with at least one of the control links and being mounted in the actuator housing to facilitate a range of travel in a transverse direction substantially orthogonal to the actuating direction, and a plurality of linkages. Each linkage is associated with one of the control links and extends between the control link and the respective actuator and is operable to transmit drive forces between the actuator and the control link.