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Patent CA-2780354-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALBERDING MARK R
IPC: C08J5/06
Filed: 2010-12-14
Abstract: Flame-resistant composite materials containing carbon nanotubes are described herein. The flame-resistant composite materials contain an outer layer and at least one inner layer, containing a first polymer matrix and a second polymer matrix, respectively. The outer layer has an exterior surface and a first carbon nanotube-infused fiber material that contains a first fiber material and a first plurality of carbon nanotubes greater than about 50 µ?? in length. In some embodiments, the at least one inner layer also contains a second fiber material and/or a second carbon nanotube-infused fiber material containing a second fiber material and a second plurality of carbon nanotubes. When present, the second plurality of carbon nanotubes are generally shorter in length than the first plurality of carbon nanotubes. Alignment of the carbon nanotubes in the outer layer can transfer heat away from the composite material's inner layer(s). Flame-resistant articles containing carbon nanotube- infused fiber materials are also described.
Patent CA-2782398-A1 (CA)
Title: Delivery system for cytotoxic drugs by bispecific antibody pretargeting
Inventor: MCBRIDE WILLIAM J
IPC: A61K31/4745
Filed: 2010-12-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for pretargeting delivery of therapeutic agents. In preferred embodiments, the pretargeting method comprises: a) administering a bispecific antibody with a first binding site for a disease-associated antigen and a hapten on a targetable construct; b) administering a targetable construct comprising at least one therapeutic agent. In preferred embodiments, the bispecific antibody is made by the dock-and-lock (DNL) technique. In a more preferred embodiment, the targetable construct comprises one or more SN-38 moieties.
Patent CA-2782747-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for spray coating a material handling surface
Inventor: BANDURA JOHN
IPC: B62D33/02
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for spraying an oil, such as an MSDS exempt vegetable oil, onto a material handling surface to impede material from adhering to the surface. The apparatus comprises: a platform comprising an elevated section configured to support a human operator; and spray equipment comprising a container for containing the oil, a hydraulic pump fluidly coupled to the container, and a spray wand and hose fluidly coupled to the pump. The spray equipment is mounted on the platform and configured to enable the operator to operate the spray wand from the elevated section of the platform.
Patent CA-2786682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MESZAROS FERENC
IPC: B01D53/78
Filed: 2010-01-14
Abstract: The subject of the invention is a method for reduction of the CO2 content of flue and atmospheric gases and equipment for application of the method. The characteristic of the solution according to the invention is, that,,hydroxide" ionized water containing (OH-) ions of alkaline characteristics is used as reaction medium for binding carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, and carbon dioxide (CO2) gas gets into reaction wit alkaline ionized water, and during the reaction from the carbon dioxide (CO2) gas an water, carbonate ion (CO3 2-) and hydrogencarbonate/bicarbonate (2HCO3 -) are formed and they leave for the outside atmosphere and/or outside water with the bound CO2 content in stable gas or liquid form.
Patent CA-2786695-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for designing concrete anchoring construction assemblies
Inventor: DUBON WILLIAM
IPC: E04B1/38
Filed: 2011-01-04
Abstract: A method of designing a construction assembly including an anchor fastener mounted in a concrete substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of determining a minimum required load capacity for the construction assembly, providing a graph that includes plots of load capacity versus embedment depth for one or more design parameters of interest, using the graph to select design parameters which result in a construction assembly load capacity at least as high as the minimum required load capacity, and using the selected design parameters to build the construction assembly. The graph may be generated according to standard procedures for construction assemblies that employ chemical anchoring adhesives, or according to different standard procedures for construction assemblies that employ only mechanical anchoring techniques.
Patent CA-2789948-A1 (CA)
Title: Elastomeric polymer blends and processes for their production
Inventor: KOLB RAINER
IPC: C08L23/14
Filed: 2011-01-27
Abstract: Elastomeric polymer blends and processes for their production are described. Specifically, the polymer blends comprise a first polymer and a second polymer, where the first polymer comprises from 70 wt% to 90 wt% units derived from propylene and from 10 wt% to 30 wt% units derived from ethylene and/or a C4-C10 alpha-olefin, and the second polymer comprises from 88 wt% to 98 wt% units derived from propylene and from 2 wt% to 12 wt% units derived from ethylene and/or a C4-C 10 alpha-olefin. The elastomeric polymer blends are further characterized by having two or more of the following properties: an overall propylene content of between 75 wt% and 90 wt%, a melting point between 110°C and 145°C, a Vicat softening point greater than 45°C, a tensile stress at 300% strain of less than 500 psi (3447 kPa), as determined by a stress strain test according to ASTM D412, or an average maximum force for pellet separation of less than 10 N in an accelerated storage stability test. The polymer blends are produced in a dual reactor process, in which the first polymer and the second polymer are prepared using differing catalyst systems.
Patent CA-2790635-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JAMES H
IPC: F16L23/024
Filed: 2012-09-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a replacement closet flange for installing into an end of a drain pipe having an inner surface and a method of assembling a replacement closet flange. In general, the replacement closet flange includes a main body comprising a substantially cylindrical section and a flange section extending radially outward from and approximately perpendicular to an upper end of the cylindrical section, a flexible seal attached to at least a portion of the cylindrical section proximate a lower end thereof and configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to sealingly engage with the inner surface of the drain pipe, and at least one retaining clip attached to a location about an outer periphery of the cylindrical section. The retaining clip includes a retaining tab proximate an end thereof configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to fixedly engage with an inner surface of the drain pipe.
Patent CA-2790889-A1 (CA)
Title: A power capture device
Inventor: WILLIAMS IVAN PATRICK
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2010-02-25
Abstract: An electrical power generation device (10) utilising movement of the ocean comprising an elongate column (12) journalled in a support structure (14) for universal movement relative thereto. The support structure is adapted to be secured to the sea bed so that the column is disposed for at least partially submerged universal motion relative to the support structure automatically in response to force transmitted by movement of the ocean in which the support structure and the column reside. The support structure may contain an array of piston and cylinder assemblies (32) in such a construction the supported end (26) of the column is adapted to actuate one or more of the piston and cylinder assemblies in random sequence as a result of movement of the column relative to the support structure. The piston and cylinder assemblies are operatively connected to drive electrical power generators (40).
Patent CA-2793896-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAAKE ANDRE
IPC: E05B35/00
Filed: 2011-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coding a key and a female lock part for a lock for a locking system, wherein a blank is separated into two parts by a separating cut guided perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis and in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the blank and the two parts are then post-processed to form the key and the female lock part or are connected to the key and the female lock part as coding disks, wherein the separating cut can be guided perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis and at the same time in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the blank.
Patent CA-2793969-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARADA SHIN
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 2010-12-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor device (1) that has semiconductor layers (21-25) and a substrate (2). The semiconductor layers (21-25) are made from silicon carbide, and comprise at least a part of the current path. The substrate (2) has a first surface (2A) for supporting the semiconductor layers (21-25), and a second surface (2B) that faces the first surface (2A). In addition, the substrate (2) is made of silicon carbide that has a 4H-type single crystal structure. Also, the substrate (2) has the physical property wherein when measuring photoluminescence, the ratio of the peak intensity of wavelengths in the 500nm vicinity to the peak intensity of wavelengths in the 390nm vicinity is less or equal to 0.1. The disclosed method results in a semiconductor device (1) having low on-resistance.
Patent CA-2796091-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENRICHSEN KEVIN
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2011-05-06
Abstract: The present invention provides instrumentation and associated methods for suture-based soft tissue repair. The disclosed instrument is configured to pass suture through tissue, relocate the instrument, and retrieve the suture, thereby creating a stitch. These steps can be repeated any number of times to create multiple stitches through the tissue. The instrument (10) comprises a body (16), a boom arm (22) and a tissue - receiving gap (28). It further comprises a needle (32) reciprocally translatable and a shuttling element (40). Upon movement of the shuttling element, it locks to or unlocks from the boom arm housing or the needle.
Patent CA-2797066-A1 (CA)
Title: Configuration et procedes pour murs autoporteurs
Inventor: WOLTHER ROBERT JOEL
IPC: E04C1/39
Filed: 2011-04-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un mur autoporteur comprenant des blocs de base en béton adjacents les uns aux autres formant une couche de base ; un premier ensemble de blocs de mur en béton superposés à la couche de base et les uns aux autres pour former une première face de mur ; et un deuxième ensemble de blocs de mur en béton superposés à la couche de base et les uns aux autres pour former une deuxième face de mur qui est orientée dans la direction opposée à la première face de mur et qui présente le même nombre de couches que la première pluralité de blocs de mur. Des procédés de construction de la configuration de mur comportent les étapes consistant à poser les blocs de base côte à côte de bout en bout ; à superposer des blocs individuels du premier ensemble de blocs à la couche de base, puis les uns aux autres pour former une première face de mur ; à superposer des blocs individuels du deuxième ensemble de blocs à la couche de base, puis les uns aux autres pour former une deuxième face de mur orientée dans la direction opposée à la première face de mur.
Patent CA-2798542-A1 (CA)
Title: Helmet with sliding facilitator arranged at energy absorbing layer
Inventor: HALLDIN PETER
IPC: A42B3/06
Filed: 2011-05-03
Abstract: A helmet comprising an energy absorbing layer (2) and a sliding facilitator (5) is provided. The sliding facilitator is provided inside of the energy absorbing layer (2). A method of manufacturing a helmet comprising a sliding facilitator is further provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing an energy absorbing layer in the mould, and providing a sliding facilitator contacting the energy absorbing layer.
Patent CA-2799314-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IDAN DAVID
IPC: B29C48/05
Filed: 2011-05-17
Abstract: A surface-adhesive-rule technology (SART) for creating a surface-adhesive-rule (SAR) die and counter die for pre-treating cardboard. Wherein the pre-treating comprises: creasing, cutting, embossing the cardboard. The SART system may comprise: a rule-drawer having one or more: cartridges, nozzles, and pressure actuator. A leading mechanism that carries the rule-drawer; and a controller that controls the rule-drawer and the leading mechanism according to a layout of a SAR die. Each cartridge may comprise flexible materiel and may be associated with a nozzle having an orifice with a profile. Further the leading mechanism moves the rule-drawer and the rule-drawer draws a plurality of surface-adhesive rules from the flexible material having an attribute to reserve the shape of the orifice profile through which it is deposited on the surface of a die's body according to commands obtained from the controller.
Patent CA-2801154-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COTE-DES-COMBES SYLVAIN
IPC: A61K31/4985
Filed: 2011-06-01
Abstract: Compounds corresponding to the general formula (I) in which R2 represents a group C1-10-alkyl, C3-10- cycloalkyl, C3-7-cycloalkyl-C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-alkyl- C3-7-cycloalkyl, C3-7-cycloalkyl-C3-7-cycloalkyl, C1-6- alkylthio-C-1-10-alkyl, C1-6-alkoxy-C1-10-alkyl, hydroxy- C1-10-alkyl, hydroxy-C1-6-alkyl-C3-7-cycloalkyl-C1-6-alkyl, hydroxy-C3-10-cycloalkyl, C1-10-fluoroalkyl or C3-10- fluorocycloalkyl; an optionally substituted heterocyclic group; a group C1-10-alkyl substituted with an optionally substituted heterocyclic group; Xe represents a group chosen from hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine and bromine atoms or a group C1-6-alkyl, C3-7-cycloalkyl, C3-7- cycloalkyl-C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-fluoroalkyl or cyano; and R7 represents an aryl group such as phenyl or naphthyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents, in the form of the base or of an acid-addition salt. Therapeutic use.
Patent CA-2801432-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEINWEBER DIRK
IPC: C09K8/52
Filed: 2011-04-27
Abstract: The invention provides for the use of copolymers comprising 1 to 99 mol% of structural units of the formula (1) in which R1 is hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl, A is C2-C4-alkylene groups and B is C2-C4-alkylene groups, with the proviso that A is different than B, and x, y are each independently an integer of 1-100, and 1 to 99 mol% of structural units of the formula (3) in which R6 is hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl, D is C2-C4-alkylene groups and z is an integer of 1-50, in amounts of 0.01 to 2% by weight, based on the water phase, as gas hydrate inhibitors.
Patent CA-2801577-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BREVNOVA ELENA
IPC: C12N9/24
Filed: 2011-06-03
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a. yeast strain, or strains, secreting a full suite, or any subset of that, full suite, of enzymes to hydrolyze com starch, corn fiber, lignocellulose, (including enzymes that hydrolyze linkages in cellulose, hemicelhiiose, and between lignin and carbohydrates) and to utilize pentose sugars (xylose and arabinose). The invention is also directed to the set of proteins that are well expressed in yeast for each category of enzymatic activity. The resulting strain, or strains can be used to hydrolyze starch and cellulose simultaneously. The resulting strain, or strains can be also metabolically engineered to produce less glycerol and uptake acetate. The resulting strain, or strains can also be used to produce ethanol from granular starch without liquefaction. The resulting strain, or strains, can be further used to reduce the amount of external enzyme needed to hydrolyze a biomass feedstock during an Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) process, or to increase the yield of ethanol during SSF at current saccharolytic enzyme loadings. In addition, multiple enzymes of the present invention can be co-expressed in cells of the invention to provide synergistic digestive action on biomass feedstock. In some aspects, host cells expressing different heterologous saccharolytic enzymes can also be co-cultured togetherand used to produce ethanol from biomass feedstock.
Patent CA-2802024-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for manufacturing composite products comprising a planar portion
Inventor: KREMERS MARCUS ANTONIUS IVONNE
IPC: B29C53/70
Filed: 2011-06-08
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite profile having a non-circular cross section, comprising the steps of - actuating a string of mandrel sections (1) having a non- circular cross section to move axially in a one way motion through one or more orbital winding stations (3) that are rotationally disposed about to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel in one or more passes, - continuously helically winding in one or more winding stations tape comprising a bundle of parallel longitudinally extending fibres in a thermoplastic matrix material onto the mandrel sections or a previously wound layer to form layers (4) of a wall of a thin walled profile having a closed cross section including at least one planar surface, and - cutting the thin walled profile into profile sections that are carried on one or more mandrel section sections, wherein the layer is consolidated with the previous layer prior to cutting.
Patent CA-2804200-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices and methods for cutting and evacuating tissue
Inventor: DUBOIS BRIAN R
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2011-06-30
Abstract: Various medical devices and methods for cutting and/or evacuating tissue are provided. The devices and methods may utilize a reciprocating mechanism or motor powered by suction from a vacuum source. The medical devices and methods may be used on tissue in various regions of a patient's body and for treating various conditions, e.g., for performing a polypectomy or discectomy.
Patent CA-2804458-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRODEN DAVID A
IPC: G01L27/00
Filed: 2011-06-01
Abstract: A process variable transmitter (36) for measuring a pressure of a process fluid includes a process coupling having a first port (90) configured to couple to a first process pressure and a second port (90) configured to couple to a second process pressure. A differential pressure sensor (56) is coupled to the first and second ports and provides an output related to a differential pressure between the first pressure and the second pressure. First and second pressure sensors (97, 98) couple to the respective first and second ports and provide outputs related to the first and second pressures. Transmitter circuitry (72) is configured to provide a transmitter output based upon the output from the differential pressure sensor and/or the first and/or second pressure sensors.
Patent CA-2804917-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWANSON CHERI LYNN
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 2010-07-22
Abstract: A method of improving the appearance of a hyperpigmented spot may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising a safe and effective amount of an Laminaria Saccharina extract to a hyperpigmented spot on a skin surface, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient for the Laminaria Saccharina extract to improve the appearance of the hyperpigmented spot. The method may include the step of identifying a hyperpigmented spot on a facial skin surface. Other methods as disclosed include a method for improving the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Patent CA-2806762-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FADER JOSEPH
IPC: B28D1/18
Filed: 2011-05-09
Abstract: A rotatable grading pick has a head portion, a shank portion extending rearwardly from the head portion, and a polygonal portion on the rotatable grading pick. At least a portion of the outer perimeter of the polygonal portion can be engaged by a tool so that the polygonal portion can be rotated, and the shank portion can be rotated to clear debris between the shank portion and a retainer placed around a part of the shank portion.
Patent CA-2807387-A1 (CA)
Title: Capacitive touch screen having dynamic capacitance control and improved touch-sensing
Inventor: WADIA BAHAR N
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2011-08-29
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving the sensing performance of a capacitive touch screen sensing device. The electrical potential of conductive structures proximate capacitive touch pads of the sensing device is altered to compensate for the effect of parasitic capacitance, based on external conditions such as water on the touch screen or an intervening user worn glove. The compensation for parasitic capacitance improves the signal to noise ratio and therefore the sensing performance of the device.
Patent CA-2807567-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROUSSARD DELMA
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 2011-08-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of a predigested nutritional formula as well as the predigested liquid nutritional formula and a kit for the preparation of a predigested nutritional formula. The predigested nutritional formula comprises digestive enzymes and a liquid nutritional composition comprising a mixture of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and water.
Patent CA-2810082-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JIA GUANGYAO
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 2011-09-27
Abstract: A capsulorhexis apparatus includes a capsulorhexis probe configured for insertion into an eye through an incision and a pulse generator configured to deliver at least one radio-frequency (RF) pulse to the capsulorhexis probe. The delivered RF pulse has a pre-determined attenuation profile such that the power level of the delivered RF pulse is substantially attenuated over the RF pulse's duration. In some embodiments, the pulse generator is configured to deliver a series of two or more RF pulses to the eye, such that the energy of each of the second and subsequent pulses of the series is substantially attenuated relative to the energy of the immediately preceding pulse.
Patent CA-2811610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SARRAFZADEH MAJID
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2011-05-06
Abstract: An image registration system and methods that enables mapping of a surface's image scan, such as wound image scans, to each other for comparison and study, due to the variations in the image captures. Correspondence between two images is established and an optimal transformation between two images is determined. The two images (source and target) are either from the same scene acquired at different times or from different views.
Patent CA-2813629-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEAL ALAN D
IPC: H01R11/14
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: A stirrup connector includes a cable connecting device, a clamp, and a control section.  The cable connecting device is configured to secure a tap line to the stirrup connector. The clamp secures the stirrup connector to a stirrup. The clamp includes a set of jaws forming an opening that is smaller than a diameter of the stirrup and is configured to snap onto the stirrup when the set of jaws is forced against the stirrup at the opening. The control section is configured to be releasably engaged with a hot stick and to translate a connecting force from the hotstick to the clamp to secure the clamp to the stirrup. The stirrup connector provides an electrical connection between the stirrup and the tap line when the clamp is secured to the stirrup.
Patent CA-2814550-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUNZE MANFRED
IPC: B22D27/18
Filed: 2010-10-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a cast-iron cover fitted with at least one traffic-bearing surface which in turn comprises at least segment-wise a wear-resistant layer constituted by chilling the cast iron.  Preferably the wear-resistant layer exhibits a Brinell hardness larger than 275 HBW but less than 350 HBW. A method of the invention furthermore relates to manufacturing a cast-iron cover, first manufacturing a shaped body. Then an activation layer is made within the shaped body. Cast iron is poured-in in a way to be at least partly chilled at a contact surface with the activation layer.
Patent CA-2816016-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHACKERIAN ALISSA A
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2011-10-24
Abstract: Provided herein is a method of monitoring the change of the alpha-4 integrin activities in an individual by correlating with the soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule (sVCAM) and/or soluble mucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule (sMAdCAM) levels. Particularly, this method can be used, for example, to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of an alpha-4 integrin inhibitor used to treat a disease associated with pathological or chronic inflammation.