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Patent CA-2761545-A1 (CA)
Title: Moment frame connector
Inventor: HIRIYUR BADRI
IPC: E04C5/16
Filed: 2011-12-13
Abstract: A lateral bracing system is disclosed for affixing a column to a beam in a construction. The lateral bracing system includes a pair of buckling restraint plates, one each affixed to a top and bottom flange of a beam. The lateral bracing system further includes at least one yield plate for each buckling restraint plate. Each yield plate includes a first end affixed to the column, and a second end affixed to the beam.
Patent CA-2763097-A1 (CA)
Title: A decanter centrifuge and a screw conveyor
Inventor: GROENNEGAARD ERLAND
IPC: B04B1/20
Filed: 2010-06-11
Abstract: A decanter centrifuge for separating a supplied material in a light phase and a heavy phase comprising an elongate bowl arranged for rotation about its longitudinal axis, the bowl having a separation chamber with a circumferential wall, a screw conveyor (3) being provided in the separation chamber and being coaxial with the bowl, the screw conveyor comprising a conveyor hub (14). The conveyor hub comprises a longitudinal tubular steel body part (18) and a helical steel conveyor flight (15) attached to the tubular steel body part. The conveyor hub further comprises an inner longitudinal body extending coaxially relative the longitudinal tubular steel body part. The inner longitudinal body (19) is extending through at least a part of the tubular steel body and is made of a first material, such as carbon fibre reinforced epoxy, whose specific modulus is larger than specific modulus of the steel material of the tubular steel body part.
Patent CA-2763241-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIELEN VINCENT S D
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2010-05-07
Abstract: The invention provides an illumination device comprising an envelope enclosing a light source, preferably a LED, and a luminescent material. The envelope comprises a transmissive part, and a reflective part, wherein the reflective part comprises a reflective ceramic material. The ceramic material can be used for heat dissipation.
Patent CA-2765608-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of preparing neramexane
Inventor: KOLLER HERBERT
IPC: C07C209/62
Filed: 2010-06-28
Abstract: Method of producing a salt of 1-amino-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane comprising steps (i) to (v): (i) converting isophorone to 3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexanone; (ii) converting 3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexanone obtained in step (i) to 1- hydroxy-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane; (iii) converting 1-hydroxy-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane obtained in step (ii) to 1-chloroacetamido-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane; (iv) converting 1-chloroacetamido-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane obtained in step (iii) to 1-amino-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane; wherein at least one of 3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexanone, 1-hydroxy-1,3,3,5,5- pentamethylcyclohexane, 1-chloroacetamido-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane, is not subjected to a purification step.
Patent CA-2765779-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and kits for isolating placental derived microparticles and use of same for diagnosis of fetal disorders
Inventor: AHARON ANAT
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2010-06-24
Abstract: A prenatal method of analyzing a fetus is disclosed. The method comprising: (a) isolating placental derived microparticles; and (b) analyzing at least one component of the contents of the placental derived microparticles, wherein the at least one component is indicative of a characteristic of the fetus.
Patent CA-2766027-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLASSEN JAMES BRENT
IPC: F03G7/04
Filed: 2010-06-16
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à une machine de transfert d'énergie comprenant une interface accouplée par déplacement par pression séparant un chemin contenant un fluide en deux circuits de transfert d'énergie, l'un des circuits comprenant un circuit ouvert. Deux dispositifs de commande d'écoulement permettent des impulsions d'écoulement de fluide dans chacun des circuits de fluide avec transfert d'énergie par le biais de l'interface accouplée par déplacement par pression, les impulsions étant coordonnées pour permettre aux impulsions de s'écouler séquentiellement dans les deux circuits. Un dispositif est accouplé à l'interface accouplée par déplacement par pression pour entrer ou extraire l'énergie.
Patent CA-2769574-A1 (CA)
Title: Implant reducteur de flux
Inventor: BEN MUVHAR SHMUEL
IPC: A61M29/02
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: Un implant réducteur de flux sert à réduire le flux sanguin dans un vaisseau sanguin ayant une dimension transversale; l'implant réducteur de flux sanguin comprend un élément creux adapté pour un positionnement dans le vaisseau sanguin définissant un passage de flux, ledit passage de flux comportant au moins deux sections, une ayant un diamètre plus grand et une ayant un diamètre plus petit, où le plus petit diamètre est plus petit que la section transversale du vaisseau sanguin.  Une pluralité d'ancrages à onglet, généralement parallèles à la paroi du vaisseau sanguin, est présente dans certaines réalisations de l'invention.
Patent CA-2770499-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for producing high value products from biomass
Inventor: HARVEY JEFFREY T
IPC: C10L1/00
Filed: 2010-08-13
Abstract: A process for converting biomass into high value energy products is provided comprising the steps of: debarking, chipping, and screening wood; separating a plurality of hemicellulose from a plurality of cellulose and lignin; hydro lyzing the plurality of hemicellulose into monosaccharides; fermenting the monosaccharides using immobilized Pachysolen tannophilus; removing the lignin from the plurality of cellulose and lignin; and making a paper pulp from the plurality of cellulose.
Patent CA-2770824-A1 (CA)
Title: Wound protector including balloon within incision
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT C
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2012-03-13
Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed herein. The surgical access device includes a housing adapted for insertion into an incision in tissue and at least one inflatable portion disposed on the housing. The housing defines a proximal end and a distal end and has a lumen extending therethrough for the reception of a surgical access portal. The at least one inflatable portion has a deflated state and an inflated state and the housing is insertable into the incision in tissue when the at least one inflatable portion is in the deflated state. The housing is adapted to form a substantially fluid tight seal with the incision in tissue and with a surgical access portal inserted therethrough when the at least one inflatable portion is in the inflated state.
Patent CA-2770956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAWLOSKI ADAM R
IPC: B29C44/00
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: The present invention enables the secondary expansion of lightweight foamed beads. The foamed beads are produced using a compound comprising a compostable or biobased polyester and a physical blowing agent as well as a chemical blowing agent.  Secondary expansion can be used either to lower the density of the foamed bead further or to enable expansion of the beads during molding to promote fusion. The foam beads can be produced using conventional melt processing techniques, such as single and twin-screw extrusion processes.
Patent CA-2771761-A1 (CA)
Title: Gravity interpretation workflow in injection wells
Inventor: LEGENDRE FABIENNE
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2010-08-13
Abstract: A method comprising: estimating a change in a characteristic of a subterranean formation into which a fluid has been injected via a well extending into the subterranean formation; building a multi-dimensional model balancing mass of the injected fluid, wherein the model is based on the estimated characteristic change; utilizing the model to determine the sensitivity of a borehole gravity tool in the well; measuring gravity with the borehole gravity tool at a plurality of stations along the well; and utilizing the model and the gravity measurements to locate the injected fluid in the subterranean formation.
Patent CA-2772614-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds and compositions for treating cancer
Inventor: FOLEY MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2010-09-02
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds and composition for the treatment and prevention of cancer. The invention also covers all diseases that may be treated by selective modulation of levels of reactive oxygen species in diseased cells versus normal cells. Methods for the preparation and administration of such compositions are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2774222-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOMTOV BARRY
IPC: A61M60/876
Filed: 2010-09-21
Abstract: A circulatory assist system is disclosed, the system including an implantable electrical device having an electric motor, an implantable controller connected to the implantable electrical device, and an implantable power source connected to the controller for supplying power to the controller. The controller is attachable to a first side of a percutaneous connector. A second side of the percutaneous connector, opposite to the first side, allows external connectivity to said controller.
Patent CA-2774297-A1 (CA)
Title: Attributing causality to program execution capacity modifications and dynamically modifying program execution capacity
Inventor: MACLINOVSKY ALEX
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2010-09-27
Abstract: Techniques are described for managing program execution capacity, such as for a group of computing nodes that are provided for executing one or more programs for a user. In some situations, dynamic program execution capacity modifications for a computing node group that is in use may be performed periodically or otherwise in a recurrent manner, such as to aggregate multiple modifications that are requested or otherwise determined to be made during a period of time. The techniques may in some situations be used in conjunction with a fee-based program execution service that executes multiple programs on behalf of multiple users of the service.
Patent CA-2774662-A1 (CA)
Title: Managing evidentiary information items relating to multiple cases
Inventor: CHIVERS IAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: The invention concerns managing information, such as managing evidence that is relevant to multiple legal proceedings. After the item has been received and stored in common database (30) it is automatically duplicated (14) to databases of the pre determined (12) related cases (60,70) and (80). The related cases (60, 70, 80) are able to store information that is specific to the relevant case. Aspects of the invention includ a computer system, method, software and user computer generated interfaces fo managing evidentiary information items.
Patent CA-2777942-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BANERJEE DWIJEN K
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2012-05-22
Abstract: A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H2O and sulfur hexafluoride within a subterranean region wherein the heated H2O and sulfur hexafluoride contacts heavy oil in the subterranean region to lower the viscosity of the heavy oil and improve production of the heavy oil.
Patent CA-2778523-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of operating a control valve assembly for a hydraulic system
Inventor: SCHOTTLER CHRIS W
IPC: F15B15/00
Filed: 2010-10-22
Abstract: A method of operating a control valve assembly 26 for a hydraulic system 20 includes detecting the current operation of a first position sensor 44 and a second position sensor 46 to determine if at least one of the first position sensor 44 and the second position sensor 46 is inoperable. A pressure of the fluid at a first work port 36 and a second work port 38 is measured, and one of a first valve 40 and a second valve 42 is actuated when one of the first position sensor 44 and the second position sensor 46 is determined to be inoperable. The first valve 40 is actuated based upon the fluid pressure measured at the second work port 38 to adjust the flow of the fluid through the first work port 36. The second valve 42 is actuated based upon the fluid pressure measured at the first work port 36 to adjust the flow of the fluid through the second work port 38.
Patent CA-2781317-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STURGESS PATRICIA KIM
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 2010-11-04
Abstract: A drinking container includes a main reservoir; a filling reservoir; a filter connecting the filling reservoir to the main reservoir; a plunger assembly having a plunger head sized complementary to the interior of the filling reservoir and a shaft extending therefrom to allow the plunger head to be urged into the filing reservoir, thereby urging liquid in the filling reservoir through the porous filter into the drinking reservoir. The shaft may define a passageway from an opening in the plunger head, to allow addition of liquid through the passageway into the filling reservoir. A valve allows closing of the opening to allow the plunger head to be urged into the filing reservoir, thereby urging liquid in the filling reservoir through the filter into the drinking reservoir.
Patent CA-2782282-A1 (CA)
Title: Utilisation de formulations contenant du glycerol comme agent d'aide au broyage a sec de matieres minerales
Inventor: GUILLOT MURIELLE
IPC: C09C1/02
Filed: 2010-12-01
Abstract: L'invention consiste en l'utilisation comme agent d'aide au broyage à sec d'une matière minérale choisie parmi les dolomies, le talc, le dioxyde de titane, l'alumine, le kaolin et le carbonate de calcium, ayant la fonction de diminuer l'énergie de broyage spécifique et d'augmenter la capacité de broyage, de formulations contenant du glycérol.
Patent CA-2783259-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric vehicle charging station, installations, and methods
Inventor: DEBOER JOHN
IPC: H02B1/26
Filed: 2012-07-17
Abstract: An electric vehicle charging apparatus is disclosed. The electric vehicle charging apparatus has a housing body that is configurable to provide a number of electrical connection options, such as bottom and rear corded options as well as direct wired options. In another aspect, a mounting installation of the electric vehicle charging apparatus is provided. In yet another aspect, a housing body having a first front cavity and a second front cavity is provided. An inner cover covers the second front cavity, and a maximum amperage set switch is operable to set a maximum charge amperage for the electric vehicle charging apparatus. Methods of configuring the electric vehicle charging apparatus are provided, as are other aspects.
Patent CA-2784746-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIESELMAN MATTHEW D
IPC: C10M129/76
Filed: 2010-12-17
Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent.
Patent CA-2787053-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILKINSON BRADLEY M
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2011-01-19
Abstract: A specimen collection container (10) having a transitional fill-volume indicator (30) is disclosed. The specimen collection container includes an open top end (12), a closed bottom end (14), and a sidewall (16) extending therebetween defining an interior (18). The specimen collection container includes a transitional fill-volume indicator adjacent the sidewall, such that the container defines a first volumetric interior (32) defined by the sidewall between the closed bottom end and the transitional indicator. The specimen collection container also defines a second volumetric interior (34) defined by the sidewall between the closed bottom end and a portion of the sidewall disposed above the transitional indicator. The first volumetric interior is adapted to allow extraction of a specimen therefrom by a first extraction process, and the second volumetric interior is adapted to allow extraction of a specimen therefrom by either the first extraction process or a second extraction process, the second extraction process being different than the first extraction process.
Patent CA-2788079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DENOME FRANK WILLIAM
IPC: C08F16/06
Filed: 2011-01-28
Abstract: Disclosed are plasticized, water-soluble films having favorable cold-water solubility, wet handling, and thermo-forming characteristics, and which can include a PVOH resin made up of blend of two or more PVOH polymers each having a monomodal molecular weight distribution, and the PVOH resin characterized by a viscosity in a range of about 13.5 cP to about 20 cP (or a corresponding weight average molecular weight), a degree of hydrolysis of about 84% to about 92%, a polydispersity index value in a range of about 1 to about 5, a residual water content of about 4 wt.% to about 10 wt.%, and a Resin Selection Index value in a range of 0.255 to 0.315; methods of making the films;  compositions including PVOH resins for making the films;  and pouch and packet articles made from the films.
Patent CA-2796553-A1 (CA)
Title: Mems structure for an angular rate sensor
Inventor: KITTISLAND GJERMUND
IPC: G01C19/56
Filed: 2011-04-15
Abstract: A micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) structure for an angular rate sensor, the structure being positioned between first and second silicon-insulator composite wafers formed of a plurality of structured silicon parts, electrically isolated from each other by an insulator material, the structure comprising: a mono-crystalline silicon substrate structured to form a sensing system and a frame, the sensing system being completely de-coupled from and surrounded by the frame, which is positioned between engaging surfaces of the first and second composite wafers such that the sensing system is hermetically sealed within a cavity defined by the first and second composite wafers and the frame, the sensing system including: two seismic masses having front and back surfaces; two driving beams, each having a first end attached to a seismic mass and a second end attached to the first and second composite wafers by means of fixed pedestals provided on the silicon substrate; and a bending spring arranged to directly connect between, and synchronise a primary motion of, the two seismic masses, each of the seismic masses being arranged to have a first degree of rotational freedom about an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the silicon substrate, and the seismic masses and driving beams being arranged to have a second degree of rotational freedom about an axis substantially coincident with the longitudinal axis of the driving beams; means for generating and detecting the primary motion consisting of a primary oscillation of the two seismic masses, in opposing phases, in the first degree of rotational freedom; and means of detecting a secondary motion consisting of a secondary oscillation of the two seismic masses, in opposing phases, in the second degree of rotational freedom, the means of generating and detecting the primary motion and the means of detecting a secondary motion being provided on both the front and back surfaces of each of the first and second seismic masses, wherein the sensing system is arranged such that, when the device is subjected to an angular velocity around a third axis that is substantially in the plane of the silicon substrate and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the beams, a Coriolis force arises which causes the secondary oscillation of the seismic masses.
Patent CA-2797940-A1 (CA)
Title: Cigarette pack
Inventor: COLLINS TIM
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 2011-04-21
Abstract: A cigarette pack (100) comprises a box having a top face, a bottom face, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face. The longitudinal faces include a front face (103), a first bevel (106) situated on one side of the front face (103) and being attached to the front face by a first longitudinal fold line (106a) and a second bevel (106) situated on the other side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a second longitudinal fold line (106b). The first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the front face such that the front face is at least partially concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction. The circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.
Patent CA-2801528-A1 (CA)
Title: Wear assembly for machinery
Inventor: BARTOLOME RODRIGUEZ JAVIER
IPC: F16B21/02
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: It comprises wear and support elements (110, 120) and a retaining pin (130) for attaching them to each other. The retaining pin (130) has protrusions (140, 150) and the wear element (110) has cavities (160, 170) such that the protrusions (140, 150) can be passed therethrough. The support element (120) has a recess (180) for receiving one of the protrusions (150). In a first position the retaining pin (130) can be inserted into the wear and support elements (110, 120). In a second position one protrusion (140) is snap fitted in one cavity (160) so the retaining pin (130) can not be rotated to the wear and support elements (110, 120) and the other protrusion (150) is received into the recess (180) abutting an inner surface of the wear element (110) such that the retaining pin (130) can not be displaced axially to the wear and support elements (110, 120).
Patent CA-2802435-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BHANDARI PARIDHI
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2010-09-03
Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method for making a hydrophilic-silk composition. The method includes providing at least one strand of silk fiber, treating the silk fiber with an alkaline solution to provide at least one strand of degummed silk fiber, and treating the degummed silk fiber with a treatment solution to provide a hydrophilic-silk composition. The degummed silk fiber or the hydrophilic-silk composition is further immobilized with at least one reagent to make a silk-based diagnostic composition. The invention provides a silk-based diagnostic composition made by the method of the invention, and a diagnostic device that comprises the silk- based diagnostic composition. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of making a diagnostic device. The method includes providing at least one strand of a diagnostic-fiber composition, providing at least one strand of a hydrophobic-fiber composition, inter-weaving the at least one strand of the diagnostic-fiber composition and the at least one strand of the hydrophobic-fiber composition. In one embodiment, the diagnostic-fiber composition and the hydrophobic-fiber composition are both based on silk.
Patent CA-2806123-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite material suitable to be processed further into sheet-like abrasive products as well as method for its manufacture
Inventor: KLENNER PETER
IPC: B24D11/00
Filed: 2011-07-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an elastically deformable composite material for further processing into sheet-like abrasive products, comprising a sheet-like substrate, which is coated or impregnated with a prepolymer material which obtains thermosetting properties after post-curing under heat, or consisting of said coated or impregnated substrate, characterized in that the substrate has at least one layer of laid fibres, which are selected from inorganic fibres and organic synthetic fibres, if appropriate mixed with natural fibres. The invention also relates to a process for producing the composite material.