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Patent CA-2734750-A1 (CA)
Inventor: XIDOS JOHN
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: The invention relates generally to a gaming system distributed across both local (LAN) and wide (WAN) area networks that enables responsible gaming for its users.  More specifically, the invention provides a system and method that requires users to register with the system and which thereafter enables the users to set time-based or money-based gaming limitations that will exclude them from the system if these limitations are realized. The system may be deployed across one or more jurisdictions, such as states, provinces, regions or countries. A server for registering the biometric information of the potential players is provided. That server verifies the uniqueness of the biometric information submitted by the potential player in the enrollment phase.
Patent CA-2735149-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YAMAMOTO HIROKI
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: A manufacturing method of an absorbent article according to the present invention includes the steps of a leg circumference forming process of forming a leg circumferential region on a web which is continuously fed in an MD, in a conveyance device, and a folding process of folding the web in two after the leg circumference forming process, so that a second half region on one divided by a center line in a CD comes closer to or overlaps a first half region on the other side. In the folding process, the first half region is conveyed on a conveyance belt which drives horizontally in parallel to an installation surface of the conveyance device (for example, a folding device) and the second half region is folded towards the first half region by a guide unit that guides the second half region.
Patent CA-2735563-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for managing vehicle travel
Inventor: JOHNSON RYAN SVEN
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2011-04-01
Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating efficient travel management are disclosed. Exemplary embodiments comprise a processor configured to make selections from among a plurality of vehicle travel modes based on a vehicle travel mode selection rule using, at least in part, received travel plan information. In a preferred embodiment, this selection can be based on any of a number of factors, including monetary costs and carbon emissions associated with different vehicle travel mode options.
Patent CA-2739383-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NGUYEN PHILIP DUKE
IPC: C09K8/80
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: A method is provided for treating at least a portion of a subterranean formation. The method includes the steps of:  (a) introducing a treatment fluid into the subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid comprises a proppant and a swellable particulate; (b) swelling the swellable particulate, wherein the step of swelling is performed prior to, during, or after the step of introducing the treatment fluid; and (c) degrading the swellable particulate in the subterranean formation, wherein the step of degrading is performed after the steps of introducing and swelling.
Patent CA-2739637-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SARKER BIPLAB KUMER
IPC: G06Q50/10
Filed: 2011-05-06
Abstract: AcuMatch- An innovative matchmaking system which can find perfect matches for a match seeker with minimal question-answering process. It intelligently handles human priorities and preference as input and provides them with accurate matches by creating domain knowledge model. It also learns from users incrementally and provides users with better results in future every time they use the system.
Patent CA-2741259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUO LIANGQIN
IPC: A61K31/41
Filed: 2009-10-19
Abstract: Beta-carboline derivatives of structural formula (I) are selective antagonists of the somatostatin subtype receptor 3 (SSTR3) and are useful for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, and hypertension. The compounds are also useful for the treatment of depression and anxiety.
Patent CA-2742285-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEISS M D LARRY
IPC: C11D9/50
Filed: 2009-10-29
Abstract: Environmentally-friendly, natural essential oil based foamable compositions can be used as antimicrobial substances.  The foamable compositions contain thyme oil as the sole or principal antimicrobial agent. The foamable compositions are topically applied and may be used as a preventative and/or a therapeutic. The antimicrobial foamable compositions are highly effi-cacious against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Patent CA-2742773-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DRIESEN GEORGES
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 2009-11-04
Abstract: The invention is directed generally to an electric toothbrush and particularly to a brush head for such an electric toothbrush. The brush head comprises bristle support including mounting means for the movable mounting of the bristle support, said bristle support carrying several outer bristle tufts and several inner bristle tufts, said outer bristle tufts having a greater height than said inner bristle tufts, such that in the working surface defined by the free ends of the inner and outer bristle tufts there is formed a central depression which has a groove-shaped concave bottom continuously curved in one direction and extending sub-stantially straight in the direction vertical thereto. According to the invention, a step-shaped jump in height is provided between the central depression and said outer bristle tufts with the greater height.
Patent CA-2747295-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHOSNIG STEFAN
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: The invention concerns an analytical test tape instrument having an exchangeable test tape unit (14) which comprises a test tape (16) provided with a plurality of test elements (18) to which body fluid can be applied, and a tape drive (12) that can be coupled with the test tape unit (14) to wind on the test tape (16) so that the test elements (18) can be successively made available at an application site.  According to the invention it is proposed that the tape drive (12) has a direct current motor (26) and a reduction gear unit (28) arranged between the direct current motor (26) and the test tape unit (14).
Patent CA-2748436-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REMIJAN PAUL
IPC: A61B1/04
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A disposable fiber optic sheath for illuminating a region within a body. The disposable fiber optic sheath including a tubular sheath having an inner tube and an outer tubular surface with a diameter of less than 3 mm and a concentric array of illumination optical fibers within the sheath; and a connector assembly at a proximal end of the sheath.
Patent CA-2748668-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAVALLEY PATRICK
IPC: B65D1/00
Filed: 2009-07-16
Abstract: A container is provided for holding a chemical compound or mixture. Areas are provided on the surface of the container which allow for gaseous by-products from the chemical contained within the container to permeate from a chamber through the surface of the container. A septum is over-molded into the surface of the container. The septum is formed in such a manner that it provides a sealing effect to close an opening in the container.
Patent CA-2749680-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing ferroalloy containing nickel
Inventor: MAEKELAE TUOMO
IPC: C22C38/40
Filed: 2010-02-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a ferroalloy containing nickel. From a fine-grained raw material containing iron and chromium and a fine- grained raw material containing nickel, a mixture is formed with binding agent, the mixture is agglomerated so that first formed objects of desired size are obtained. The objects formed are heat treated in order to strengthen the objects so that the heat treated objects withstand conveyance and loading into a smelter furnace. Further, the objects are smelted under reducing circumstances in order to achieve ferrochromenickel, a ferroalloy of a desired composition containing at least iron, chromium and nickel.
Patent CA-2750039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOHAN KRISHNA K
IPC: D21H19/70
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: This invention relates to composition containing expandable microspheres and at least one ionic compound and having a zeta potential that is greater than or equal to zero mV  at a pH of about 9.0 or less at an ionic strength of from 10'6 M to O.1M., as well as methods of making and using the composition.
Patent CA-2750401-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARCHE THIERRY
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 2010-03-05
Abstract: Partie à crochets d'une fermeture auto agrippante à crochets et boucles, notamment pour une couche culotte, comportant un élément à crochets comportant une nappe de laquelle font saillie des crochets et un élément stratifié fixé à l'élément à crochets, le stratifié s ' étendant dans une direction transversale entre deux bords latéraux respectivement gauche et droit, comprenant une strate fixée à au moins une couche (2, 3) de non tissé par une couche d'adhésif, notamment interposée entre deux couches de non tissé en étant fixée par un couche d'adhésif respective à chaque couche de non tissé, la strate étant d'une pièce ou d'un seul tenant et comportant une zone (6; 16) élastique en forme de film, notamment en un matériau élastomérique.
Patent CA-2751237-A1 (CA)
Title: Delivery device for delivering a stent device
Inventor: DORN JUERGEN
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2010-01-27
Abstract: A delivery device (12) for delivering a stent device (3) in a reduced profiled delivery configuration is provided. A distal region (9) of the stent device is axially anchored to an inner catheter (2) by annular rings (5, 6) about the inner catheter. A remaining portion (10) of the stent device is spaced radially from the inner catheter. A proximal stop (4) is spaced axially from a proximla end of the stent device. The stent device is maintained in the reduced profile delivery configuration by a retractable outer sheath (1).
Patent CA-2752119-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEZANCON ANNE
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 2010-02-10
Abstract: System and method for processing electronic information that identifies a location relevant to electronic informa-tion, and associates a location ID code with the electronic information that defines the identified location using a computing de-vice. The location ID code includes a first component that includes version information, a second component that includes country information of the identified location, a third component that includes longitude and latitude coordinates for the identified loca-tion, and a fourth component that includes a semantic address expression of the identified location.
Patent CA-2753521-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices for injection of gaseous streams into a bed of fluidized solids
Inventor: CASTAGNOS LEONCE FRANCIS JR
IPC: F26B3/06
Filed: 2010-04-06
Abstract: Injection nozzles for use in a gas distribution device are disclosed. In one aspect, the injection nozzle may include:  a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the inlet comprises a plurality of flow restriction orifices. In another aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to an injection nozzle for use in a gas distribution device, the injection nozzle including: a tube having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; wherein the fluid inlet comprises an annular orifice surrounding a flow restriction de-vice. Injection nozzles according to embodiments disclosed herein may be disposed in a gas distribution manifold used in a vessel, for example, for conducting polymerization reactions, spent catalyst regeneration, and coal gasification, among others.
Patent CA-2755686-A1 (CA)
Title: Procedes et compositions pour le ciblage bispecifique de cd19/cd22
Inventor: VALLERA DANIEL A
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2010-03-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés et une composition impliquant des conjugués de ciblage issus du génie génétique avec une orientation inverse des chaînes VL et VH. L'invention concerne par exemple, dans certains aspects, des conjugués de ciblage comprenant les chaînes VL et VH d'anticorps anti-CD22 et anti-CD19. L'invention concerne, dans un autre aspect, des procédés et des conjugués de ciblage comprenant des agents thérapeutiques ou des agents diagnostiques pour la délivrance à des lymphocytes B.
Patent CA-2756588-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEIDEL ANDREAS
IPC: C08L69/00
Filed: 2010-03-16
Abstract: The invention relates to impact-modified polycarbonate compositions, comprising A)    55 to 90 parts by weight (based on the sum of the parts by weight of components A, B and C) of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate with a relative solution viscosity, measured in methylene chloride, of 1.20 to 1.30, B)    10 to 45 parts by weight (based on the sum of the parts by weight of components A, B and C) of rubber-modified component comprising B.1) at least one graft polymer, produced by emulsion polymerisation, by graft polymerisation of B.1.1) 5 to 95 wt.%, based on the sum of B.1.1 and B.1.2, of at least one vinyl monomer on B.1.2) 95 to 5 wt.%, based on the sum of B.1.1 and B.1.2, of one or more particulate rubbers as backbones with glass transition temperatures of < 0°C, B.2) optionally a rubber-free vinyl (co)polymer, B.3) optionally a graft polymer of at least one vinyl monomer on at least one rubber backbone with a glass transition temperature of < 0°C, produced by a bulk, solution or bulk-suspension polymerisation process, wherein the graft polymers B.1 and B.3, in addition to graft particles, may optionally also comprise as a result of their production free (co)polymer of the vinyl monomers, i.e. not chemically bonded to the rubber particles and/or included in the graft particles in a form that is insoluble in organic solvents, C) 0 to 25 parts by weight (based on the sum of the parts by weight of components A, B and C) of polymer additives, characterised in that (i) the rubber content of the polycarbonate composition is 1 to 6 wt.%, and (ii) at least 40 wt.% of the graft particles in component B have a diameter (measured by ultracentrifuge) of up to 200 nm, which are distinguished by high heat resistance and good melt flow behaviour.  In addition, the mouldings produced from the compositions according to the invention in an injection-moulding process can be metallised, the resulting metallised mouldings having a surface with a particularly high and, in particular, homogeneous gloss. The invention thus also provides the metallised mouldings produced from the compositions according to the invention.
Patent CA-2757044-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTTIGNOL GUIDO
IPC: F24D3/12
Filed: 2010-03-24
Abstract: Modular, prefabricated radiant panel, of the type having a sandwich-like structure comprising a thermally insulat-ing rear layer (1), a front layer acting as mechanical support and outer surface finish, and two radiant pipes (4) integrated in the panel for the flow of a heat-carrying fluid. The radiant pipes (4) are housed in preformed grooves (2) in said thermally insulating rear layer. In the same layer there are further provided two parallel, longitudinal grooves (3) for the housing of a pair of headers (5) which supply said radiant pipes (4). The headers (5) housed in said grooves (3) cross the entire panel and end in correspon-dence of the opposite short sides thereof, where they are connected to said radiant pipes (4) by means of T-junctions (6), a free mouth of which faces outwards for connection by means of sleeves (7) to T-junctions (6) of other panels, both directly and through connection pipes.
Patent CA-2759740-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAYNES ROBERT
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2011-11-28
Abstract: Appareil permettant de déterminer un sentier ou une route sur laquelle un robot peut être guidé pour effectuer une tâche et éviter une ou plusieurs obstructions ou obstacles. Lappareil comprend au moins une mémoire et au moins un processeur configuré pour recevoir de linformation sur lemplacement dorigine par le biais dune étiquette de communication en champ proche (CCP) associée à une touche dans un exemple où la touche se trouve à un emplacement dorigine. De plus, le processeur est configuré pour recevoir de linformation sur lemplacement cible par le biais dune étiquette de CCP associé à la touche dans un exemple où la touche se trouve à lemplacement cible, à un endroit où une tâche est effectuée par un robot et peut générer une route que le robot doit traverser pour terminer la tâche en se fondant, en partie, sur linformation sur lemplacement dorigine et linformation sur lemplacement cible. Des produits et des méthodes de programmes correspondants sont également présentés.
Patent CA-2760106-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHOENHOFEN IAN C
IPC: C07D309/30
Filed: 2010-05-04
Abstract: The present invention describes compounds of Formula l   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof. Compositions comprising compounds of Formula l are also described. The present invention further relates to a method of producing non-2-enonate compounds.
Patent CA-2761016-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for monitoring commercial transactions
Inventor: GODAGER SINDRE
IPC: G07G5/00
Filed: 2010-05-05
Abstract: A system (200) for monitoring commercial transactions is implemented using one or more credit cards and/or debit cards (20) in conjunction with one or more card readers (30A) and/or their associated cash registers (30B) linked in communication to a banking establishment (100).  The system (200) comprises one or more modules (210) for use with one of more printers (60) of the one or more card readers (30A) and/or their associated cash registers (30B) for communicating information included in receipts (70) generated in response to transactions occurring in respect of the one or more credit cards and/or debit cards (20) executed at the one or more card readers (30A). The system (200) further includes computing hardware (230) executing in operation one or more software products for receiving information included in the receipts (70), for receiving from the banking establishment (100) account information (240) regarding one or more owners or users (140) of the one or more credit cards and/or debit cards (20), and for associating information included within the receipts (70) with the account information (240) to generate a detailed itemized report of individual items provided in the receipts (70) for presentation to the one or more owners or users (140).
Patent CA-2761308-A1 (CA)
Title: Algae production and harvesting apparatus
Inventor: MASSE ARTHUR W P
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2010-05-14
Abstract: A photobioreactor module (112) that is adapted for stacking a plurality of such modules for producing algal bioproducts includes at least an upper (128) and a lower (122) light-transmitting member each having a plurality of openings (123), wherein the upper and lower light-transmitting members are spaced apart from one another and at least one of the upper and lower light-transmitting members includes at least one light connection terminal for coupling in light from a light source and transmitting the light laterally. A plurality of photobioreactor conduits (132) each extending from respective openings in the upper and said lower light-transmitting member define algae containment interior spaces, wherein the plurality of photobioreactor conduits contact the upper and a lower light-transmitting members along areas of contact. The light transmitted laterally by the upper and lower light-transmitting members couples into the plurality of photobioreactor conduits along the areas of contact.
Patent CA-2761553-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SACHEDINA AAMER
IPC: G06F12/0866
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of a computer-implemented process for logical buffer pool extension identifies a page in a memory for eviction, analyzes characteristics of the page to form a differentiated page, wherein the characteristics of the page comprise descriptors including a workload type, a page weight, a page type, frequency of access and timing of most recent access and identifies a target location for the differentiated page from a set of locations including a fastcache storage and a hard disk storage to form an identified target location. The process further selects an eviction operation from a set of eviction operations using the characteristics of the differentiated page and the identified target location and writes the differentiated page to the identified target location using the selected eviction operation wherein the differentiated page is written only to the fastcache storage.
Patent CA-2762073-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated system for playing casino games having changeable displays and play monitoring security features
Inventor: SINES RANDY D
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino games. The systems have changeable displays on presentation units which portray virtual playing cards or symbols to live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor which perform quickly and without manual cards. The invention allows casinos fast play with reduced cheating while maintaining the ambiance of a live table game. Systems can be configured as multi-user slot machines with game processors assigning symbols either with virtual playing cards or as symbol cards.  The participant symbol subsets are compared to a predetermined list so that payoffs can be awarded for winning symbols.
Patent CA-2762170-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing a sulphur cement product
Inventor: DE BOER PAUL
IPC: C04B28/36
Filed: 2010-05-18
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a sulphur cement product is disclosed.  Sulphur is mixed with a coupling agent and with a particulate inorganic material at a temperature at which sulphur is molten to obtain a molten sulphur cement product, which is solidified. The coupling agent is supplied as a solid composition comprising the coupling agent and at least 10wt%, based upon the weight of the solid composition, of carrier material selected from one or more of wax, inorganic filler and polymer. The coupling agent is chosen from the group of organosilanes and organotitanates.
Patent CA-2762542-A1 (CA)
Title: Wait staff signaling apparatus with high visibility indicators
Inventor: SOLHEIM BRENDA
IPC: G08B5/36
Filed: 2009-05-18
Abstract: A wait staff signaling apparatus and method used to summon wait staff to a restaurant table includes a housing having a plurality of signaling indicators wherein the indicators illuminate by means of a light source driven by a battery and an integral control module when activated by a patron at the table by pressing or touching the respective switch. The indicators are color coded with the color codes corresponding to the type of service required by the patron. The device incorporates a high efficiency secondary optics lens component so as to provide high visibility in all light conditions at a wide variety of viewing angles, including a narrow low angle intense beam for distant viewing, thereby providing a low power, portable, battery driven device with a long service life and a low manufacturing cost.
Patent CA-2762726-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable electronic device including touch-sensitive display and method of controlling same
Inventor: FYKE STEVEN HENRY
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: A method includes: detecting a first touch at a first location on a touch-sensitive display; detecting a second touch at a second location on the touch-sensitive display; and displaying a navigation indicator on the touch-sensitive display in response to detecting the second touch while first touch contact is maintained.
Patent CA-2763047-A1 (CA)
Title: High throughput device for screening candidate compounds for activity against target ion channels
Inventor: MAHER MICHAEL P
IPC: G01N21/15
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: Drug candidate screening methods are applied to discover compounds with activity against ion channel targets. The method may include modulating the transmembrane potential of host cells in a plurality of sample wells with a repetitive application of electric fields so as to set the transmembrane potential to a level corresponding to a pre-selected voltage dependent state of a target ion channel.