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Patent CA-2635069-A1 (CA)
Title: Food ordering system and method
Inventor: POLYAKIN MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: Embodiments of a food ordering system comprise a menu board station adapted to display information about a plurality of food items. At least one dispenser is associated with at least one of the plurality of food items. The at least one dispenser is adapted to dispense an article comprising identifying data corresponding to one of the plurality of food items. An article receiving station is adapted to receive the article and identify the identifying data on the article. Other embodiments of a food ordering system comprise a menu board station displaying information about a plurality of food items. The information comprises at least one identifier associated with each food item. An ordering panel is proximate the menu board station and comprises a user interface for placing an order by inputting one or more of the identifiers. A kitchen interface is operably linked to the ordering panel for receiving the order.
Patent CA-2635400-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAHA PARTHA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A searchable data service implementation may include, but is not limited to, a Web services platform (200), one or more coordinator nodes (350), one or more query nodes, referred to as query TSAR (Top Search AggregatoR) nodes (360), and one or more storage nodes (370). Each coordinator node (350) may include, but is not limited to, at least one instance of request router (202). A client system (330) may submit service requests (query node requests and/or storage node requests) to the searchable data service in accordance with the Web service interface of the Web services platform (200) via Internet (334). The Web services platform (200) may route the service request (s) to a coordinator node (350). A coordinator node (350) routes the service requests to the appropriate node(s) , collects result, and send the results back to the web services platform (200). A request router on the coordinator node (350) may receive the service request (s) from the Web services platform (200) and determine whether each service request is a storage node request or a query node request.
Patent CA-2639270-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of producing expandable polystyrene beads which have excellent heat insulation properties
Inventor: BANG HAN-BAE
IPC: B29B9/00
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: An expandable polystyrene bead production method, which is a two-step process, is disclosed. The method includes obtaining suspendable, homogenous micropellets from a mixed composition prepared by mixing graphite particles with a styrene-based resin and extruding the composition, and carrying out seed polymerization by suspending graphite--containing micropellets in water and adding a styrene-based monomer and an aromatic hydrocarbon having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, and impregnation by adding a blowing agent. The produced expandable polystyrene beads, which contain graphite particles, are considerably low in thermal conductivity. In addition, the expandable polystyrene beads exhibit a little change in the thermal conductivity over time due to the use of the graphite particles, so that the heat insulation property can be sustained for an extended period of time.
Patent CA-2639606-A1 (CA)
Title: Contact arm mechanism for circuit breaker
Inventor: BAVIKAR KAPIL
IPC: H01H73/02
Filed: 2008-09-18
Abstract: A mechanism for a circuit breaker contact arm that allows current limiting by reducing the opening time is disclosed. A contact arm is coupled to a contact arm mechanism that includes a carrier coupled to a first pair of linkages. A  second pair of linkages is coupled to the first pair of linkages. A second carrier coupled to the second pair of linkages attaches to the contact arm mechanism to a main circuit breaker mechanism through a lay shaft assembly. Upon the occurrence of an undesired electrical condition, the contact arm mechanism moves from a locked to an open position allowing the contact arm to blow open.
Patent CA-2640335-A1 (CA)
Title: Rapid saccharide biomarker assay
Inventor: AXFORD JOHN
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: The present invention includes compositions, methods, kits and diagnostics for biosugar profiling of biological samples from a patient suspected of having a disease associated with changes in the biosugar profile. The biosugar profile from the patient sample is compared to a healthy biosugar profile from the same type of biological sample to evaluate disease potential and progression.
Patent CA-2643759-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric motor control by adjusting impedance of phase windings
Inventor: DOOLEY KEVIN A
IPC: H02P7/00
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for controlling a system comprising at least one electric motor. The system includes aspects which permit, among other things, electromagnetically disconnecting a failed permanent magnet motor from said system, weight savings in motor control electronics, controllability benefits and other benefits.
Patent CA-2644720-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for controlling digital shower system
Inventor: LIN JING-YANG
IPC: F16K11/24
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: A method for controlling a digital shower system includes the steps of:  actuating the digital shower system for operation; detecting whether the system is in order or not, and if not, generating an error message; otherwise, performing the next step;  entering a ready mode, for discharging in advance a water flow in an outlet pipe that does not reach a preset outlet water temperature; entering a shower mode, in which a desired message is input through a digital user interface, a water outlet is controlled by a control unit to continuously output water maintained at the same temperature as the preset outlet water temperature; and providing several preset power-off conditions for automatically turning off the digital shower system. The method may not only achieve the function of discharging water in advance, but also automatically shut off the water output in a certain time period, so as to save water.
Patent CA-2646189-A1 (CA)
Title: Noble metal plating of titanium components
Inventor: AOYAMA NAOTAKA
IPC: C23C8/44
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A technique for the noble-metal plating of a surface of titanium. When a partly gold-plated separator for fuel cells, for example, is produced, the following procedure is conducted. First, a titanium member which is made of titanium or a titanium alloy and is for use as a separator for fuel cells is prepared (S10). This titanium member is a titanium member having a carbon-containing substance adherent to the surface thereof. This titanium member is subjected to a first heat treatment at a given first temperature in the range of 300-700°C (S20). Thereafter, the surface of the titanium member which has undergone the heat treatment is plated with gold (S80). Thus, the titanium surface can be more easily electroplated with gold.
Patent CA-2647090-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAMUN JOHN R
IPC: F15B11/08
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A universal control scheme for mobile hydraulic equipment has switches to activate and/or control any number of different tools or accessories that may be used to configure the equipment. Additionally, a single controller command may be reassigned from one set to another set of hydraulic line pairs. Furthermore, at different times, two separate controller commands may be used to control the same hydraulic line pair. The subject invention is also directed to a method for achieving the same.
Patent CA-2650604-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DEN BERG ROBERT ERWIN
IPC: C10J3/82
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a gasification system and its use, said gasification system comprising a gasification reactor (43) and a synthesis gas cooling vessel (44), wherein the gasification reactor (43) comprises: a pressure shell for maintaining a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure; a slag bath located in a lower part of the pressure shell; a gasifier wall arranged inside the pressure shell defining a gasification chamber (47) wherein during operation the synthesis gas can be formed, a lower open part of the gasifier wall which is in fluid communication with the slag bath and an open upper end of the gasifier wall which is in fluid communication with the synthesis gas cooling vessel via a connecting conduit (51); and wherein the synthesis gas cooling vessel (44) comprises an inlet for hot synthesis gas, an outlet (49) for cooled synthesis gas and means (46) to, in use, directly contact liquid water with the hot synthesis gas as formed in the gasification reactor.
Patent CA-2650977-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JACOB JEAN-LUC
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A method to release a control line for a safety valve removably disposed in a nipple (9) of a wellbore production tubing, comprises the steps of : - removing the safety valve from the nipple; - setting into the nipple a sealing tool (41) which sealingly connects the control line (10) and a mini tubing (42) running down into the production tubing; - increasing the pressure of a fluid into the mini tubing to cause fluid to flow into the control line through the sealing tool.
Patent CA-2652216-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORSTMANN MICHAEL
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system, preferably as transdermal patch, which has an active ingredient-containing matrix which co nsists substantially of a water-insoluble base material such as, for example , rubber and synthetic polymers, into which water-soluble and/or water-swell able inclusion bodies, e.g. composed of polyvinyl alcohol or polyethylene gl ycol, which comprise micronized or nanoscale active ingredient particles are incorporated.
Patent CA-2652229-A1 (CA)
Title: Mechanical seal assembly
Inventor: AZIBERT HENRI V
IPC: F16J15/36
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: A split mechanical composite seal assembly (10) for providing a seal between a rotating shaft (12) and a static surface (14). The split mechanical composite seal assembly includes first and second axially adjacent annular seal elements (20, 30). The first and second seal elements each include a sealing edge contacting the shaft to provide a respective seal between the first and second seal element and the shaft. A static housing (40) receives the first and second seal elements and engages the static surface to provide a static stationary seal, while concomitantly providing a flex region that engages the seal elements to form a dynamic seal therewith. A holder assembly (110) receives one seal element and may include a double-angled lead-in to facilitate installation of the seal element. The holder assembly may include a detent groove (189) for receiving and retaining an O-ring (188) disposed about the seal element. The static housing may comprise two mating segments having overlapping surfaces.
Patent CA-2658080-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PUGH EDWARD N JR
IPC: G06V10/145
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: Shadow is an inseparable aspect of all natural scenes. When there are multiple light sources or multiple reflections several different shadows may overlap at the same location and create complicated patterns. Shadows are a potentially good source of information about a scene if the shadow regions can be properly identified and segmented. However, shadow region identification and segmentation is a difficult task and improperly identified shadows often interfere with machine vision tasks like object recognition and tracking. A shadow separation and contrast enhancement method based on the polarization of light is provided. Polarization information of scenes is captured by a polarization-sensitive camera and the scenes are processed to effectively separate shadows from different light sources.
Patent CA-2658817-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DECKMAN DOUGLAS EDWARD
IPC: C10M169/04
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A lubricating composition that has improved air release characteristics is based on a lubricating base oil comprising an oil or mixture of oils derived from waxy hydrocarbons produced in an F-T synthesis process. The composition is substantially free of a viscoelastic fluid having a shear stress greater than 11 kPa and a viscosity greater than 30 cSt at 1000C. It is further characterized as entraining less than 1.7% air in 2 minutes and having an air release rate greater than 0.3%/min. when measured at 500C by ASTM D 3427.
Patent CA-2660039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EBERLE RICHARD
IPC: G02B21/26
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: An automated cassette and slide handling system is disclosed which organizes microscope slides in cassettes, automatically and sequentially removes individual slides from their respective cassesttes, positioned each slide under the microscope as provided by the protocol, and after examination returns the slide to its proper cassette.
Patent CA-2660263-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHTER DALE A
IPC: H01S3/10
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: A wavelength-agile laser transmitter apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus comprises a pump laser that is configured to output a pump beam at a first (pump) wavelength and an optical parametric oscillator. The optical parametric oscillator comprises a cavity that contains several optical components including a non-linear optical medium, a first, second and third optical elements, and a narrow linewidth filter. The non-linear optical medium is configured to convert light at the first wavelength to light at a second (signal) wavelength and a third (idler) wavelength that are each longer than the first wavelength. Light at the second and third wavelengths is allowed to partially resonate in the optical parametric oscillator, and the output beam of the apparatus corresponds to light at the third wavelength.
Patent CA-2660924-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for grinding minerals in aqueous dispersion using a dispersing agent comprising homopolymers and/or copolymers of (meth)acrylic acid
Inventor: KRASNANSKY ROBERT
IPC: C09K23/52
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: The process of the present invention produces an aqueous dispersion of mineral materials, suitable for use in pigments and other coatings, by introducing a fully neutralized dispersing agent to an aqueous dispersion of coarse mineral materials, grinding the aqueous dispersion and, during grinding, adding a partially neutralized dispersing agent to the aqueous dispersion. The process of the present invention produces aqueous dispersions of very fine particles, having a solids content of at least 75% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous dispersion, and wherein 95% or more of the particles are below 2 microns.
Patent CA-2662918-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORITZ COLIN B
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: An RFID tag assembly for tagging an asset comprises a housing including an inner cavity and a through bore. In addition, the assembly comprises an RFID tag disposed in the inner cavity. Further, the assembly comprises a mounting member coaxially disposed in the bore. The mounting member includes a threaded portion that extends from the lower surface of the housing and is adapted to threadingly coupled the housing to the asset.
Patent CA-2664768-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZHAO JONATHON Z
IPC: A61F2/84
Filed: 2009-04-28
Abstract: A process for reducing solvent contents in drug-containing polymeric compositions may be utilized to reduce the solvent content in implantable medical device wherein the compositions are in reservoirs. Specifically, the solvent contents in the drug-containing polymeric compositions are first reduced by one or more conventional drying methods, to a range from about 0.5 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of the total weight of the polymeric composition. Subsequently, the drug-containing polymeric compositions are further treated by a low temperature drying method for further reduction of the solvent content.
Patent CA-2668429-A1 (CA)
Title: Aminopyridines and aminopyrimidines useful as inhibitors of protein kinases
Inventor: JIMENEZ JUAN-MIGUEL
IPC: C07D417/14
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyridine or pyrimidine derivatives useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.
Patent CA-2669039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AICHER MARTIN
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating wounds of a patient by means of low pressure. Said device comprises a covering for forming a low pressure chamber over the wound. Said covering is secured to the skin surrounding the wound. The shape of the covering can be modified from a base shape into a predefined shape for use after applying to the wound and securing to the skin. Preferably, the covering comprises a shape-memory.
Patent CA-2669299-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURI JOHN I
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for treatment of an eye alter aspiration fl ow from the eye in response to an occlusion of the aspiration conduit pathwa y. Where aspiration is drawn from the eye (E) using a volumetric pump (54), the pump (54) can be reversed so as to induce fluid reflux from the aspirati on conduit pathway into the eye (E) to help clear the occlusion. The pump ma y vary the reverse flow in response to sensed aspiration pressure or the lik e, and the reverse flow may be halted before the pressure within the aspirat ion conduit pathway adjacent the eye significantly exceeds the irrigation fl uid pressure and/or the pressure within the eye. Reflux may alternatively be generated by modulating a vent valve (55) disposed between an irrigation co nduit pathway and the aspiration conduit pathway.
Patent CA-2673216-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUANG JIAN
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: The disclosed method comprises steps for reconstructing in-cylinder pressure data from a vibration signal collected from a vibration sensor mounted on an engine component where it can generate a signal with a high signal-to-noise ratio, and correcting the vibration signal for errors introduced by vibration signal charge decay and sensor sensitivity. The correction factors are determined as a function of estimated motoring pressure and the measured vibration signal itself with each of these being associated with the same engine cycle. Accordingly, the method corrects for charge decay and changes in sensor sensitivity responsive to different engine conditions to allow greater accuracy in the reconstructed in-cylinder pressure data. An apparatus is also disclosed for practicing the disclosed method, comprising a vibration sensor, a data acquisition unit for receiving the vibration signal, a computer processing unit for processing the acquired signal and a controller for controlling the engine operation based on the reconstructed in-cylinder pressure.
Patent CA-2676201-A1 (CA)
Title: Olefin based compositions and floor coverings containing the same
Inventor: CHEN HAO A
IPC: B29C48/395
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A composition for a surface covering or portion thereof comprising: a) at least one first polymer;  b) at least one second polymer different from the first polymer, c) at least one polyolefin having at least one polar group, d) at least one tackifier comprising at least one hydrocarbon, wherein the hydrocarbon comprises an aliphatic hydrocarbon, a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, an aromatic modified aliphatic hydrocarbon, an aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbon modified with at least one fatty acid ester or any combination thereof, e)at least one dispersion agent comprising at least one ultra high melt flow polypropylene and/or at least one lubricant, and f) at least one filler is described. Surface coverings and floor coverings, such as laminated floor coverings, having the composition, are also described.
Patent CA-2677174-A1 (CA)
Title: Ink-jet ink formulations containing imidazole
Inventor: MCGORRIN MARLENE
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: An ink for use in combination with an ink-jet printer comprises a mixture including a colorant, a liquid vehicle comprising 1,6-hexanediol and 1,5-pentanediol in a ratio in the range of 1:4 (wt/wt) to 4:1 (wt/wt), and/or an amount of imidazole in the range of 0.1 wt% to 6 wt%, and potentially provides at least one of the following enhancements to the ink improved print quality, increased decap time, pen reliability, environmental robustness of ink in pen, environmental robustness of printed ink on media, and aid in maintaining the pH of the ink in a desired range.
Patent CA-2678410-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method of allocating an incoming order to standing orders
Inventor: MATHE TROY C
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-03-18
Abstract: A method of allocating a quantity of an incoming order for a product develops a value that indicates a portion of the incoming order this is to be allocated using a FIFO algorithm and allocates a first portion of the incoming order to standing orders using the FIFO algorithm. The method further allocates a second portion of the incoming order to standing orders using a pro-rata algorithm, wherein the step of allocating the second portion leaves a remaining quantity of the incoming order. In addition, the method allocates the remaining portion to the standing orders using a FIFO algorithm.
Patent CA-2680941-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PELLIN PAUL
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A method and kit designed to replace a compromised instrument case without the need to disconnect any wire, relay or any other electric equipment is described herein. The instrument case remains in a "normal working mode" during the entire replacement procedure thus preventing downtime. As well, the amount of manpower required for the replacement of an instrument case is drastically reduced.
Patent CA-2684806-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOFFMANN JENS
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of the progesterone-receptor antagonist 11 .beta.-(4-acetylphenyl)-17.beta.-hydroxy-17.alpha.-(1,1,2,2, 2-pentafluoroethyl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof, together with at least one aromatase inhibitor and to the use of said combination for the prophylaxis and treatment of BRCA1- or BRCA2-mediated diseases. Aromatase inhibitors which can be combined together with the compound 11 .beta.-(4-acetylphenyl)-17.beta.-hydroxy-17.alpha.-(1,1,2,2,2 pentafluoroethyl)- estra-4,9-dien-3-one are for example aminoglutethimide, fadrozole, anastrozole, letrozole, vorozole, formestane, exemestane and atamestane.
Patent CA-2687017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOGUE BEUFORD A
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making an edible film having a substantially uniform distribution of components, which includes the steps of combining a water-based film polymer solution and a slurry-type mixture comprising a water-active component and a solvent; mixing the polymer solution and slurry-type mixture for about 10 minutes or less; dispensing the mixed solution and slurry-type mixture to form a film; and drying the film to evaporate the water and solvent. Films made by the process are also provided.
Patent CA-2689228-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STUMMER MANFRED
IPC: F03B13/00
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a hydroelectric power plant which comprises a fl ow path having an upper water level and a lower water level, two turbines th at are connected in series in the flow path, each comprising a rotor, a hous ing and a draft tube. The invention is characterized by the following featur es: the first machine when seen in the direction of flow is a radial-flow or semiaxial-flow or axial-flow turbine; the second machine when seen in the d irection of flow is a radial-flow, semi-radial or axial-flow turbine.