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Patent CA-2752436-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHERCHI PIERPAOLO
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2010-02-11
Abstract: The present invention refers to a fuel cell electric generator specifically designed for back-up in the absence of network electricity supply. According to the invention, the generator comprises a fuel cell stack, means for supplying the stack with a first and a second reagent flow comprising, in turn, pressure reducing means, and a manifold body to communicate with the stack said first and second reagent flows and at least a flow of coolant fluid via a respective coolant loop. The manifold body comprises on the inside chambers for the mixing of said reagent flows with corresponding re-circulated product flows and a coolant fluid expansion chamber within which said pressure reducing means of said first and second reagent flows are positioned at least partially drowned by said coolant. The invention further refers to methods for the start-up and shut-down of the generator, a method for detecting the flooding of a fuel cell and a method for detecting the presence of gas leakages in the generator.
Patent CA-2754950-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZION TODD C
IPC: A61K38/28
Filed: 2010-01-27
Abstract: The present disclosure provides inter alia conjugates of formula (I): wherein n, R1, R2, R x, Z, X, Y  and Z are as defined herein. A conjugate of formula (I) can also be converted to a conjugate of formulae (II) or (III) as described herein. Without limitation, the conjugates can be used to make controlled release materials and chemical sensors.
Patent CA-2754970-A1 (CA)
Title: Catheter with digitized temperature measurement in control handle
Inventor: FANG ITZHAK
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2011-10-07
Abstract: A temperature sensing catheter with improved accuracy is provided. The catheter includes a catheter shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a first pair of conductors extending through the catheter shaft. Each one of the first pair of conductors has a first end and a second end, and the first ends of the first pair of conductors are coupled to each other at the distal end of the catheter shaft to form a first thermocouple. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of the catheter shaft and receives the second ends of the first pair of conductors, and the handle includes a digitizing circuit coupled to the second ends of the first pair of conductors for digitizing a voltage signal of the first thermocouple.
Patent CA-2755188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOMAN SHIBLEE
IPC: F24B1/191
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: A fireplace insert comprising: a gas burner, a fuel/air control valve coupled to the gas burner, a blower coupled to the gas burner, and a controller coupled to the fuel/air control valve and the blower; wherein the controller controls at least one operational parameter of the fuel/air control valve and the blower to produce a flame pattern generated by the gas burner.  A method of manufacturing is also provided.
Patent CA-2756384-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNOX SCOTT
IPC: B43L1/00
Filed: 2011-10-28
Abstract: A magnetic piece for a display board is disclosed. The magnetic piece includes a housing, a chamber defined by the housing and a magnet disposed within the chamber. A magnetic display board incorporating such as magnetic piece is also disclosed. The magnetic display board incorporates a base, a ferrous surface engaged with the base, a sheet disposed above the ferrous surface and a brace. The magnetic piece is disposed within a void defined by the ferrous surface and the sheet. The magnetic display board also includes a magnetic stylus for moving the at least one magnetic piece.
Patent CA-2759181-A1 (CA)
Title: Innate immune suppression enables repeated delivery of long rna molecules
Inventor: YANIK MEHMET FATIH
IPC: C12N15/79
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for suppressing the innate immune response of a cell to transfection with an exogenous nucleic acid. Further disclosed are methods for increasing expression of a protein encoded by an exogenous nucleic acid by repeated delivery of the exogenous nucleic acid to a cell, and methods of changing the phenotype of a cell by differentiating, transdifferentiating or dedifferentiating cells by repeatedly delivering one or more nucleic acids that encode defined proteins. A method is provided for extended transient transfection by repeated delivery of an in vitro-transcribed RNA ("ivT-RNA") to a cell to achieve a high and sustained level of expression of a protein encoded by an ivT-RNA  transcripts.
Patent CA-2759589-A1 (CA)
Title: Determining an equivalent mechanical load
Inventor: FRYDENDAL IB
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2009-06-29
Abstract: A method for determining an equivalent mechanical load of a component, in particular of a component of a machine, which component is subjected to a dynamic mechanical loading is described. The method comprises measuring a first measurement value of the mechanical load of the component and comparing the first measurement value with a first reference value. The method further comprises first updating at least one count value representing the number of load half-cycles of the component based on the result of comparing, wherein the load half-cycles correspond to a predetermined range of mechanical loads and occur within a time period prior to the measurement of the first measurement value. A first equivalent mechanical load of the component is determined based on the first up-dated count value. It is further described a program element and a computer-readable medium having stored a program for controlling the described equivalent mechanical load determining method.
Patent CA-2759988-A1 (CA)
Title: Reclosable closure and beverage can and beverage carton
Inventor: WEIST MARIO
IPC: B65D47/26
Filed: 2010-04-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a re-closable closure for a container, a beverage can and a beverage carton. The closure comprises a fastening insert (01) for insertion into an opening (04) of the container. A bearing (08) shaped like a truncated hol-low cone is formed in the fastening insert (01), the in-ner wall of the bearing having at least one passage opening (21). The passage opening (21) opens into a surface of the fastening insert (01) to be turned to-ward the interior of the container. The closure further comprises a rotary closure (02) having a closure cone (09) which is shaped like a truncated cone and sup-ported on the bearing (80). Said closure cone has at least one outlet opening (19). The passage opening (21) opens into the outlet opening (19) if the closure cone (09) is in a first position.
Patent CA-2760264-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORRISON DARRYL J
IPC: C08F4/02
Filed: 2011-12-05
Abstract: A phosphinimine catalyst immobilized on a passivated inorganic oxide support, had high activity at low co-catalyst concentrations and gave, under gas phase polymerization conditions, ethylene copolymer with a high molecular weight. A method of making a passivated silica support involves treatment of silica with an organoaluminum compound, a diorganomagnesium compound and a source of chloride (to make MgCl2) under anhydrous conditions and in the absence of polar solvents.
Patent CA-2762069-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEVENSON PAUL R
IPC: C10L1/224
Filed: 2010-05-06
Abstract: The invention relates to quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel. The invention particularly relates to the use of quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts as detergents in diesel fuels.
Patent CA-2762352-A1 (CA)
Title: Pants-type disposable diaper
Inventor: TAKAHASHI YUKI
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2010-03-09
Abstract: A pants-type disposable diaper comprising: a pants-shaped outer member having a front part, a back part, and a crotch part positioned between the front part and the back part, and having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings formed by joining the front part and the back part; and an absorbent main body disposed on an inner surface of the pants-shaped outer member at the crotch part, and comprising a top sheet, a back sheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet; wherein the pants-shaped outer member comprises an inner sheet and an outer sheet, and the inner sheet and the outer sheet are made of a spunbonded nonwoven fabric produced by melting a polymer composition containing polyolefin and/or polyester and a surfactant. According to the pants-type disposable diaper on the above, the pants-shaped outer member is excellent in water resistance and softness.
Patent CA-2764464-A1 (CA)
Title: Universal sample preparation system and use in an integrated analysis system
Inventor: JOVANOVICH STEVAN B
IPC: C12M1/38
Filed: 2010-06-04
Abstract: The invention provides a system that can process a raw biological sample, perform a biochemical reaction and provide an analysis readout. For example, the system can extract DNA from a swab, amplify STR loci from the DNA, and analyze the amplified loci and STR markers in the sample. The system integrates these functions by using microfluidic components to connect what can be macrofluidic functions. In one embodiment the system includes a sample purification module, a reaction module, a post- reaction clean-up module, a capillary electrophoresis module and a computer. In certain embodiments, the system includes a disposable cartridge for performing analyte capture. The cartridge can comprise a fluidic manifold having macrofluidic chambers mated with microfluidic chips that route the liquids between chambers. The system fits within an enclosure of no more than 10 ft3, and can be a closed, portable, and/or a battery operated system. The system can be used to go from raw sample to analysis in less than 4 hours.
Patent CA-2768983-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIEDMONT GREGORY
IPC: E04B1/19
Filed: 2012-02-21
Abstract: A lightweight beam may have a triangular prism core and a triaxial fabric cover wrapped around the core, with at least one rod proximate an apex of the core. The rod may extend substantially parallel to a centerline of the core. Multiple lightweight beams may be joined to form a larger lightweight structure.
Patent CA-2773622-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUELLER UWE
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2010-09-06
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un réflecteur (10) avec un dispositif de fixation pour collier d'animaux. Le réflecteur comprend une plaque de base (2) avec une face interne (4) et une face externe. Une pince (3), sensiblement en forme de U, s'étend sur la face interne, l'extrémité de la première jambe (7) de la pince étant fixée au moyen d'une connexion mobile (9) à un premier côté de la plaque de base, et l'extrémité de la seconde jambe (8) étant conçue de manière à être fixée de façon irréversible à un côté de la plaque de base opposé au premier côté. Sur la face externe de la plaque de base figurent trois prismes (1). Sur la face interne de la plaque de base figurent un ou plusieurs éléments d'espacement (6). L'invention concerne aussi un collier contenant une substance active qui peut rester sur toute la longueur du collier. Au moins l'un des réflecteurs selon l'invention est fixé au collier. L'invention concerne également un système comprenant un collier contenant une substance active qui peut rester sur toute la longueur du collier et au moins l'un des réflecteurs selon l'invention.
Patent CA-2776055-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KATO MOTOKI
IPC: H04N21/435
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a data recording apparatus capable of properly managing contents of data and reproduction information even if a portion of the data is deleted. If a portion of Clip is deleted so that an ATC-sequence becomes discontinuous, the value of offset STC id for an STC-sequence at the beginning of the ATC-sequence is set so that the value of stc_id of each STC-sequence following the ATC discontinuity does not change, stc id of an STC-sequence is an ID for identifying the STC-sequence. The present invention can be applied to an operation to record an AV stream onto an optical disk.
Patent CA-2776367-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARAI TATSUYA
IPC: B01J23/89
Filed: 2010-07-21
Abstract: Provided are: fine catalyst particles having high catalytic activity; and a method for producing fine catalyst particles. Specifically provided are fine catalyst particles, each of which comprises a center particle that contains a palladium alloy and an outermost layer that contains platinum. The fine catalyst particles are characterized by comprising an intermediate layer between the center particle and the outermost layer, said intermediate layer being composed only of elemental palladium.
Patent CA-2779816-A1 (CA)
Title: Modified meningococcal fhbp polypeptides
Inventor: BANCI LUCIA
IPC: C07K14/22
Filed: 2010-10-27
Abstract: The factor H binding activity of meningococcal fHBP can be uncoupled from its bactericidal sensitivity. NMR studies have identified various amino acid residues involved in the fHBP/fH interaction and one or more of these residues is modified in a fHBP to reduce or eliminate its ability to bind to fH.
Patent CA-2779927-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for applying a coating to a cable
Inventor: BOUTE ANDREAS
IPC: B05D3/00
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: A method for applying a coating to a rope, said rope having a longitudinal direction, said method comprises the following steps:   A) cleaning the surface of said rope;   B) applying said coating to said rope by rotating at least one coating application means around the rope allowing the application of said coating by the application means; wherein the above-mentioned steps are performed from a platform, said platform being moved along said rope in a movement direction by at least three wheels, said wheels being fastened in a force-locking manner to the rope, whereas step A) is performed in the movement direction before the wheels, whereas step B) is performed in the movement direction behind the wheels, whereas said wheels are driven by at least one motor, whereas said at least one motor can be controlled in such a manner that said platform can be positioned at predefined positions reproducibly.
Patent CA-2780371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAPPELHOFF DIETMAR
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2012-06-18
Abstract: The present invention refers to a system (900) for processing sample tubes (12) comprising biological samples, the system (900) comprising two or more work cells (901-909) for processing samples, wherein in correspondence to at least two of the work cells (901-909), the system comprises one of the following units: a pipetting unit (921-928) for withdrawing a volume of sample from a sample tube to be processed by the work cell and/or dispensing a volume of liquid into the sample tube, an analytical unit (931, 937) for determining at least one sample parameter of a sample contained in a sample tube. The system (900) further comprises a decapping/recapping device (911-918) for each of the at least two work cells (901-908) for removing a closure (11) from a sample tube (12) and for reclosing the sample tube (12) before it is transported to another work cell (901-909).
Patent CA-2789005-A1 (CA)
Title: Selective reduction of allelic variants
Inventor: BENNETT C FRANK
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 2011-02-08
Abstract: Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for selectively of reducing expression of an allelic variant of a gene containing a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). Such methods, compounds, and composition are useful to treat, prevent, or ameliorate diseases, including neurodegenerative, such as Huntington's Disease (HD).
Patent CA-2790116-A1 (CA)
Title: Denture adhesive compositions
Inventor: RAJAIAH JAYANTH
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 2011-03-09
Abstract: Denture adhesive compositions having good hold and improved taste containing a salt of a copolymer of alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid or anhydride. Compositions containing from about 25% to about 45%, by weight of the composition, of a salt of a copolymer of alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid or anhydride containing a cationic salt function containing: i) from about 60% to about 72% cations selected from calcium, strontium, magnesium, or combinations thereof; ii) from 0% to about 10% sodium cations; iii) less than 1% zinc cations; and iv) from about 25% to about 40% of a free acid component; and further containing from about 15% to about 25%, by weight of the composition of a carboxymethyl cellulose having a molecular weight of from about 200,000 to about 1,000,000 daltons; and a carrier. Methods of improving the adhesion of dentures to the oral cavity by applying such compositions to dentures, the oral cavity, or both, and thereafter securing the denture to the ridge or palate of the oral cavity.
Patent CA-2795641-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FREITAG GARY
IPC: E21B43/114
Filed: 2011-10-31
Abstract: A method of completing a subterranean well having a well casing extending though an earth formation is provided, including the steps of: suspending an apparatus at a selected depth within the well casing; creating an unbalanced condition within the well casing; forming a lateral bore in the formation by jetting a pressurized fluid from the apparatus through a casing opening in the well casing and into the earth formation; receiving in the well casing through the casing opening fluid and formation debris created from forming the lateral bore; and lifting the fluid and formation debris received by the well casing upwardly through the well casing to the well surface.
Patent CA-2796450-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN PATRICK R
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 2011-04-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé et un système pour réduire les émissions de méthane par les ruminants. Le procédé comprend un distributeur délivrant des compléments alimentaires aux ruminants, et ce distributeur comprend un analyseur de gaz dans lequel un ruminant place sa tête. Le procédé comprend le fait de déterminer si un ruminant particulier a accédé au distributeur, par exemple en lisant un identifiant à partir d'une étiquette RFID et en actionnant le distributeur pour fournir une ration de complément alimentaire permettant de contrôler les émissions de méthane. Le procédé comprend l'utilisation de l'analyseur de gaz pour déterminer les taux de dioxyde de carbone et de méthane ainsi que l'exploitation d'une station d'analyse des données pour déterminer le rapport méthane/dioxyde de carbone et modifier le type ou la quantité de complément alimentaire destiné au ruminant pour une prochaine ration afin de contrôler la production de méthane ou d'atteindre un objectif de production animale, par exemple en mettant en uvre une trémie avec des compartiments pour complément. L'unité peut être commandée à distance et contrôlée via une connexion Internet.
Patent CA-2797950-A1 (CA)
Title: Soccer training apparatus and method
Inventor: STEPHENSON WILLIAM A
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2011-04-25
Abstract: A soccer training apparatus comprises a net capable of being placed in a deployed position, connected to or located adjacent a soccer goal frame and above a soccer playing surface, so as to cover a portion of a target opening bounded by the soccer goal frame and soccer playing surface. The net includes a peripheral edge located relative to the soccer goal frame so as to form a gap which extends around the net in the deployed position, which permits a soccer ball to pass through and enter the soccer goal area.
Patent CA-2798915-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANK PAUL
IPC: G16B25/00
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: Method for nucleic acid analysis involving the steps of receiving sample tubes which contain samples, receiving a test request for each sample (said test request specifying one or more assays to be conducted for said sample), obtaining one or more sample aliquots of each sample depending on if one or more assays are to be conducted, assigning each of the sample aliquots to one or more test classes according to the assay which is to be conducted for that sample aliquot and combining sample aliquots belonging to the same test class into the same batch, while said batch comprises samples for which a first and samples for which a second assay is to be conducted. Said batch is processed in a way that the amplification of nucleic acids contained in said sample aliquots is done together and conducting an analysis of the sample aliquots to determine the presence and/or concentration of nucleic acids in said sample aliquots. Further a system is described to perform such a method.
Patent CA-2800072-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VILLEGAS LAURENT
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: Methods and systems for determining whether a tool has been deployed below a drill pipe are provided. A downhole tool can measure various characteristics, which then can be analyzed to determine the likelihood of a tool having been deployed below the drill pipe. For example, density and porosity measurements can be affected by the presence of casing or drill pipe, and thus such measurements can provide an indication of whether the tool has been deployed below the drill pipe.
Patent CA-2801084-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FULTON DAVID A
IPC: H02K9/02
Filed: 2011-06-06
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including a housing. In some embodiments, the housing can include a sleeve member coupled to at least one end cap. The housing can include an inner wall at least partially defining a machine cavity, a coolant sump, and at least one coolant channel positioned between the inner wall and an outer wall of the housing. In some embodiments, the coolant channel can be in fluid communication with the coolant sump. In some embodiments, an electric machine can be positioned in the machine cavity. The electric machine can comprise a stator assembly including stator end turns and a rotor assembly. In some embodiments, a coolant jacket can be at least partially defined by the housing and can be positioned so that to at least partially circumscribe a portion of the stator assembly.
Patent CA-2801988-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAHL OLLI
IPC: C08B15/02
Filed: 2011-06-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing microcellulose comprising hydrolyzing fibrous cellulosic material with an acid at an elevated temperature or acidifying fibrous cellulosic material followed by washing and hydrolyzing the washed cellulosic material at an elevated temperature to produce a microcellulose - hydrolysate mixture followed by separation of the microcellulose from the hydrolysate, wherein the mixture or separated hydrolysate or microcellulose is optionally neutralized, and wherein the microcellulose production is integrated to production of a pulp mill such that at least part of chemicals used in the acidification, acid hydrolysis and/or neutralization is produced by an integrated chemical recovery process of the pulp mill.
Patent CA-2805419-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERDUGO ADLER JOELLE
IPC: A47K10/32
Filed: 2011-07-25
Abstract: A device for dispensing towels comprises a container, a sepearet area and a chamber. The container, such a bottle contains liquid, such a shand sanitizer. Then a separate area provides for housing a plurality of dry compressed towels, in the form of tablets. The chamber receives the dry compressed towels and the liquid. A trigger mechanism provides for selectively introducing at least one dry compressed towel and liquid into the chamber. Actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the dry compressed towel to enter the chamber and to be exposed to the liquid so as to be moistened or wetted, thereby being decompressed or expanding. The user can then retrieve the ready to use towel from the chamber.
Patent CA-2814010-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOONEY DAVID
IPC: H05K5/03
Filed: 2013-04-22
Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting of plug-in electronic dongles are provided. In one embodiment, an electronics mounting adapter device comprises: a base member that includes a cavity and at least one cable stabilizing element configured to secure a cable connector of a cable within the cavity, wherein the cable is routed though an opening in the base member into the cavity; a cover coupled to the base member by at least one fastener; one or more mounting provisions for securing the base member to a mounting surface; and at least one clamping element configured to clamp a dongle within the cavity, wherein the dongle is coupled to the cable connector.