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Patent CA-2674576-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERIE CHRISTIAN GUY
IPC: G01M13/00
Filed: 2009-08-03
Abstract: There is provided a method for troubleshooting noise/vibration issues of rotating components, the method comprising: receiving an audio signal of the rotating components in operation; generating a frequency spectrum corresponding to the audio signal; selecting a frequency .nu.m in the frequency spectrum corresponding to a maximum amplitude; and comparing the frequency .nu.m to a set of predetermined rotational speeds of the rotating components to find a match; thereby identifying a potentially defective component.
Patent CA-2675016-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIESMAN WILLIAM F
IPC: A61K31/519
Filed: 2008-01-02
Abstract: Compounds that are capable of acting as purine receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of making the compounds, are disclosed. The compounds and compositions can be used in treating or preventing disorders related to purine receptor hyperfunctioning.
Patent CA-2675152-A1 (CA)
Title: Extensible end member for gas spring assembly
Inventor: MYERS JAMES RICHARD
IPC: B60G11/28
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: A piston assembly (104, 204) used in forming a gas spring assembly (102, 202) includes a first piston member (146, 206) and a second piston member (148, 208) telescopically engaging one another and capable of axial displacement relative to one another between collapsed and extended conditions. The first piston member includes a mounting end (152, 212) and the second piston member includes a flexible wall-engaging end (170, 230). The first and second piston members arranged such that in the collapsed condition the mounting and flexible wall- engaging ends are disposed a first distance from one another and in the extended condition the mounting and flexible wall-engaging ends are disposed at a second distance from one another with the second distance being greater than the first distance. A gas spring assembly (102, 202) and suspension system (100) utilizing such a piston assembly as well as a method are also included.
Patent CA-2677788-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for video-processing algorithm improvement
Inventor: NETTER CHRISTIAN M
IPC: G06V10/98
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: A method for improving a video-processing algorithm (36) identifies Video data (48) that may have been misinterpreted by the video-processing algorithm (36). The identified video data (48) is provided to a monitoring center (38) that uses the identified video data (48) to modify and improve upon the video-processing algorithm (36). An improved video-processing algorithm (49) is able to correctly analyze the identified video data (48).
Patent CA-2679229-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of making foil bags
Inventor: STOPPELMANN DETLEF
IPC: B31B19/90
Filed: 2006-09-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing film bags which have side folds, which are introduced in a V-shape and are recessed from the upper ed ge, and a resealable closure in a top-side opening, having the following met hod steps: a) at least one first flat film strip (3) is produced which compr ises stamped-out portions (5) in edge regions; b) side folds (6) are formed by folding the edge regions in a C-shape, wherein the stamped-out portions ( 5) delimit in each case the upper end of the side folds (6); c) resealable c losure strips (7) are attached to the film strips (3) transversely with resp ect to the web direction and the upper edge of the side folds (6) is closed; d) a flat film is applied to the first film strip (3) which is provided wit h recessed side folds (6) and resealable closure strips (7), which flat film tapers in the web direction as second film strip (4) and is connected at th e edges to the side folds (6) of the first film strip (3) to form a side-fol d tube (9); e) the film layers which lie on top of one another are connected by way of further sealing seams to form a bag line which comprises bag-shap ed sections and from which film bags can be separated.
Patent CA-2680807-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and systems for restarting a flight control system
Inventor: PIERCE DAVID BARNARD
IPC: B64D45/00
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: A flight control system (100) is provided. The flight control system includes at least one sensor (112) configured to collect data, a flight controller (110) coupled to the at least one sensor. The flight controller (110) includes a random access memory (RAM) device (144) configured to store at least one executable program in a first RAM sector and a second RAM sector of the RAM device, and a processor (140) configured to execute the at least one executable program from the first RAM sector to process the sensor data, and to output operational instructions, and at least one actuator (116) coupled to the flight controller, the actuator configured to receive and execute the operational instructions.
Patent CA-2681574-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TISTLER ADAM
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2008-03-24
Abstract: Method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for managing an electronic greeting in a telecommunication system are described. In some examples, a call from a subscriber is received via the telecommunication system. Descriptions of pre-recorded electronic content are played in the call. A selection of one or more items of the pre-recorded electronic content is received. An electronic greeting template is formed from the one or more items of the pre-recorded electronic content. The electronic greeting template is sent towards the subscriber via the telecommunication system, where the subscriber may then further manage the electronic greeting template as desired.
Patent CA-2683541-A1 (CA)
Title: Microchp with improved shut down system
Inventor: KEATS LUTHER
IPC: F01K25/00
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A microCHP unit including at least one pump (20) and/or fan for circulating a cooling fluid or air through the microCHP unit in normal operation. The microCHP unit comprises an electric power source (32) that is independent from the mains power supply. It also comprises a voltage converter (42) or inverter (44) or both connected between the independent power source (32) and the cooling pump(s) (20) and/or fan(s) (28) of the microCHP unit for converting a supply voltage from the independent electric power source (32) to a different voltage for operating the pump(s) (20) and/or fan(s) (28). A controller (34) is provided to cause the cooling pump(s) 20 and/or fan(s) (28) to operate in the absence of mains power. A charging device (48) is provided to recharge the independent power source (32) when the mains power supply is available.
Patent CA-2683589-A1 (CA)
Title: Interactive in-seat, point-of-sale and marketing message delivery unit
Inventor: HASSAN PAIGE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus provide interaction between a user and a venue service provider. An interactive terminal includes a display of information from the venue service provider and information from a user to the venue service provider, an interface allowing the user to interact with the venue service provider via the display; a magnetic stripe, bar code, or radio frequency identification reader; and a mounting mechanism.
Patent CA-2686212-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHANG SHERMAN H
IPC: C12Q1/6886
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample.
Patent CA-2691119-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell with constant current idle/stop
Inventor: ONO YOSHITAKA
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A fuel cell system which prevents the deterioration of the fuel cell stack (1) when feeding of the oxidant gas is paused under a load to perform a fuel conservation operation. Controller (20) shuts down oxidant gas compressor (5) and cooling water circulating pump (7) to execute fuel conservation operation at a low fuel cell system load. The controller (20) gives a current draw instruction to electric power controller (9). In the fuel conservation operation, electric power controller (9) draws a current larger than zero from fuel cell stack (1), and keeps the total charge drawn per unit time constant or substantially constant.
Patent CA-2692341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSTERMEYER CHRISTIANE
IPC: A01N59/16
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a vitamin, a metal ion, and a surfactant as a therapeutic agent or disinfectant.  Said composition has been known as a decontaminant because the same efficiently decomposes DNA. It has now been possible to demonstrate that said agent has surprisingly good compatibility while having a wide-ranging disinfecting effect and is therefore also suitable for other purposes, e.g. for disinfecting or dressing wounds.
Patent CA-2692515-A1 (CA)
Inventor: INOUE ATSUSHI
IPC: C08F230/02
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: Disclosed are a cross-linked polyallylamine or an acid addition salt thereof having both high phosphate adsorption capability and low degree of swelling, and a medical use thereof. A cross-linked polyallylamine or an acid addition salt thereof was provided, which is obtained by copolymerization of allylammonium dihydrogen phosphate with an acid addition salt of N,N-diallyl-1,3-diaminopropane in an amount of 5 to 25 mol% with respect to the amount of the allylammonium dihydrogen phosphate, the cross-linked polyallylamine or an acid addition salt thereof having a phosphate adsorption capacity of 2.7 to 5.0 mmol/g; and a degree of swelling of 2.0 to 5Ø This cross-linked polyallylamine or an acid addition salt thereof is useful as a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for hyperphosphatemia.
Patent CA-2694905-A1 (CA)
Title: Wave-powered electric power plant
Inventor: OVSYANKIN VYACHESLAV VIKTOROVICH
IPC: F03B13/12
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: The inventive wave electric power plant is used for converting surface wave energy and relates to hydraulic power engineering. The aim of the invention is to design a reliable, long-life and low material content wave electric power plant exhibiting a stable increased performance for the extended range of wave parameters. The aim is achieved by the fact that the wave electric power plant comprises an energy absorbing element (3) in the form of a flexible longitudinal body and working shafts (2) which are sufficiently floatable and used as a common platform. The energy absorbing element (3) consists of individual parts interconnected in such away that they are freely displaceable with respect to each other along the working shaft (2) axis and rigidly withstand a force acting in a vertical direction. The structure is provided with a dipping system (11) and stabilisers (7).
Patent CA-2698021-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOOSVELD SERGE LOUIS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2010-03-29
Abstract: The invention comprises a method of managing an agricultural device. The method comprises: the connection of the agricultural device to a network; the collection of operational data relating to the agricultural device; the granting of an access right in respect of the collected operational data to an other entity, such as an other agricultural device, which is similarly connected to the network; the reception of data from the other entity in response to the access right; and the management of the agricultural device on the basis of the collected operational data and the data from the other entity.
Patent CA-2698858-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANDERSON DONALD J
IPC: A01B21/08
Filed: 2010-03-31
Abstract: A shallow concavity scalloped disc blade particularly suitable for vertical tillage applications is disclosed. The disc blade comprises a generally circular plate having a peripheral radially toothed cutting edge, a smooth central portion configured to mountingly engage a harrow or like agricultural implement, and a curved scalloped (or fluted) portion adjacent to the central portion, the curved scalloped (or fluted) portion having a plurality of scallops formed between the flat central portion and the edge. The radius of curvature of the curved scalloped (or fluted) portion preferably is between about 850 mm and about 1000 mm, and more preferably about 900 mm.
Patent CA-2701512-A1 (CA)
Title: Load distribution system for gas turbine engine
Inventor: ALECU DANIEL T
IPC: F16C41/02
Filed: 2010-04-23
Abstract: There is provided an axial bearing load distribution system for a gas turbine engine of the type having a low pressure rotor supported by axial bearings. The system comprises a line having an inlet end positioned in a high-pressure compressor gas path downstream of any compressor stage provided with a variable geometry. The line is adapted to sense static pressure in the high-pressure compressor gas path. The line has an outlet end producing the static pressure. An air-tight pressure actuator is operatively connected to the outlet end and to one of the axial bearings to exert a force on the axial bearing proportionally to a pressure of the outlet end.
Patent CA-2701783-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of selecting tire tread pattern for construction vehicle and system for supporting selection of tire tread pattern for construction vehicle
Inventor: HARA YUUKI
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a system for measuring slip rate of a tire for a construction vehicle, which system makes it possible to select based on a quantitative estimation a tire species that is the most advantageous in terms of wear resisting period among plural types of tire species having the same TKPH value and a method of selecting a tire tread pattern for a construction vehicle using the system.  The system 10 for measuring slip rate of a tire for a construction vehicle includes a running position sensor 1 mounted in a construction vehicle 11, for continuously acquiring data of running position of the construction vehicle 11, a slip rate sensor 2 for continuously acquiring data of slip rate for at least one tire mounted on the construction vehicle 11, a memory 3 for storing data acquired by these sensors, and a calculation portion 5 for calculating based on the data stored in the memory 3 a slip rate distribution in which the slip rate range is divided into predetermined range sections and frequency ratios of the slip rates, measured in dry conditions at respective spots on a predetermined travelling path preset such that the construction vehicle runs, are plotted in the corresponding range sections.
Patent CA-2704061-A1 (CA)
Title: Impedance determination
Inventor: CHETHAM SCOTT
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: Apparatus for use in performing impedance measurements on a subject. The apparatus includes a processing system for causing a first signal to be applied to the subject, determining an indication of a second signal measured across the subject, using the indication of the second signal to determine any imbalance and if an imbalance exists, determining a modified first signal in accordance with the imbalance and causing the modified first signal to be applied to the subject to thereby allow at least one impedance measurement to be performed.
Patent CA-2705905-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PENISSON GERARD
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a display assembly for posters and the like having a protective sheet that may be replaced with no need to dismount the frame. The protective sheet comprises a hinge allowing the sheet to be flexed outwardly to change the display. The display assembly further comprises at least one frame cover which is removably connected to the frame member. The display assembly may be configured to allow the posters to be viewed from both sides.
Patent CA-2706523-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QUAST DIRK
IPC: A62B27/00
Filed: 2007-11-29
Abstract: The present invention provides test equipment (40, 42, 44, 46) for testing an aircraft oxygen system control device (30) comprising one or more detector signal inputs for receiving detector signals representative of one or more conditions of an aircraft gaseous oxygen system. The control device is configured to generate one or more control signals for controlling one or more oxygen system condition indicators based on the received one or more detector signals. The test equipment comprises a test signal switching module (40) having one or more test signal outputs for providing test signals to the one or more detector signal inputs. The switching module (40) further comprises switch means (48, 50, 52) for switching on and off the test signals. The present invention also provides a method of testing the control device (30) using the test equipment. In a preferred embodiment of the method, the switch means are operated to successively switch test signals supplied to different detector signal inputs of the control device on and off.
Patent CA-2707063-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEELE DAVID JOE
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: An uncollapsed expandable wellbore junction and associated methods. In a described embodiment, a method of creating an expanded pressure vessel in a subterranean well includes the step of expanding the pressure vessel in the well, thereby increasing a dimension of the vessel, without prior decreasing of the dimension.
Patent CA-2707476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARB DANIEL
IPC: F03B1/02
Filed: 2008-11-30
Abstract: Devices and methods of manufacturing important parts of a Benkatina Turbine are described.
Patent CA-2707820-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JESPERSEN SOREN KRAGH
IPC: A61M5/172
Filed: 2008-12-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical injection device (1 ) for use in combination with a medicament filled cartridge (2), the injection device being provided with a spring-assisted injecting mechanism where energy released from the spring moves a plunger (3) of a held cartridge (2). Sensor circuitry is adapted to detect speed related data during injection so at to detect an abnormal speed condition, such as a needle blocking condition, a priming condition or an air purge condition. The invention also relates to a medical injection device comprising sensor circuitry and user communicating means to provide a recommended needle retraction waiting period which is dependent on the speed of injection.
Patent CA-2708259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEWPORT PETER ROLAND
IPC: G06F17/40
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: A set of computer executable instructions configured to calculate penalties for a vehicle pilot navigating a competition course which incorporates at least one virtual obstacle, said set of instructions being configured to execute the steps of., a) receiving a vehicle location identifier associated with the present position of the pilots vehicle, and b) comparing the vehicle location identifier with a collision region associated with at least one virtual obstacle of the competition course, and c) assigning at least one penalty to the pilot of the vehicle if the vehicle's location intercepts with the collision region of an obstacle, and d) repeating steps a) through c) as the pilot navigates the competition course and the position of the vehicle changes.
Patent CA-2711125-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOOL LAWRENCE BERNARD
IPC: C23C18/32
Filed: 2010-07-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for sealing pinholes in an electroless metal coating, said method comprising: (a) coating a substrate with an electroless metal coating layer to provide a coated article comprising an electroless metal coating in contact with the surface of the substrate, said electroless metal coating being characterized by the presence of pinhole imperfections which allow fluid communication between the substrate and the environment; (b) applying a layer of a curable epoxy sealant over the electroless metal coating layer and filling the pinhole imperfections; (c) curing the curable epoxy sealant to provide a cured epoxy overcoating layer; and (d) removing a substantial portion of the cured epoxy overcoating layer to provide an article comprising an electroless metal coating which is substantially free of pinhole imperfections allowing fluid communication between the substrate and the environment.
Patent CA-2711239-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHRAER THORSTEN
IPC: F16B37/12
Filed: 2009-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a threaded insert (10) having a central coaxial bore (12) having an internal thread (14) in a rotationally symmetrical body, one end thereof having an external force engagement (16), and having a central externally protruding flange (18), wherein the end of the rotationally symmet-rical body opposite the force engagement (16) on the other side of the flange (18) has an external thread (20) comprising a thread pitch opposite that of the internal thread (14) and the flange (18) has radially extending ribs (26) on the side thereof facing the external thread (20).
Patent CA-2713120-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIVASANKAR SHOBA
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating expression of nucleotide sequences in a plant. Compositions comprise novel polypeptides involved in modulating gene expression in response to abiotic stress such as cold or drought, and the polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. Methods for expressing the polynucleotides in a plant and improving cold and/or drought tolerance of plants are also provided.
Patent CA-2713185-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TURNELL WILLIAM G
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: The invention provides gene transfer compositions using as the gene carrier a biodegradable polymer that contains one or more cationic alpha amino acids, such as argininc or agmatine. The compositions form a tight soluble complex with a poly nucleic acid suitable for transfecting target cells to effect translation of the cargo poly nucleic acid by the target cell. Thus, such compounds are useful both in vitro and in vivo.
Patent CA-2713485-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GYRN STEFFEN
IPC: A61M5/158
Filed: 2009-02-12
Abstract: The application relates to an infu-sion part comprising a cannula part (7) and a flu-id path, whereby a sealing (18) is positioned be-tween the cannula part and the inlet/outlet open-ing (12) of the fluid path when the cannula part is in position for use in order to keep the fluid path to the cannula tight. The sealing (18) is sur-rounding the inlet/outlet opening (12) and/or the distance di between a centre line c of the cannula part and a point on the outer surface of the can-nula part positioned at or above the upper edge of the sealing (18) is larger than the distance 02 between the centre line c of the cannula part and a point on the outer surface of the cannula part positioned at or below the lower edge of the seal-ing.
Patent CA-2715627-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAFFERTY TERRENCE P
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a food item in a microwave oven comprises a tray including a plurality of elevated heating areas and a plurality of channels disposed between the elevated heating areas, the elevated heating areas each including a microwave energy interactive material, a cover pivotably connected to the tray for pivoting the cover relative to the tray between an open position and a closed position, and a locking feature operative for releasably maintaining the cover in the closed position.