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Patent CA-2693775-C (CA)
Title: Procede de manipulation de regions d'une image numerique
Inventor: BANERJEE SHYMMON
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 2008-07-16
Granted: 2016-09-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour diviser une image numérique en régions, lequel procédé comprend l'identification de bordures de région potentielles sur la base d'un contenu de contours dans l'image numérique. L'image numérique est divisée en régions sur la base de bordures sélectionnées par l'utilisateur parmi les bordures de région potentielles. Un procédé de traitement d'une région d'une image numérique comprend la réception de données de geste pour caractériser la région. Un outil de traitement associé aux données de geste est automatiquement lancé, et la région est traitée à l'aide de l'outil de traitement.
Patent CA-2693945-C (CA)
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H04W8/22
Filed: 2010-02-22
Granted: 2013-05-28
Abstract: A method and system for distributing data between a first user and a second user by detecting direct or indirect communication between the first user and the second user, creating an entry for the second user in a roster for the first user, populating the entry for the second user in the roster of the first user with data elements and attributes of the data elements, the data elements and attributes of the data elements indicating what data can be shared with the second user and how the data is to be shared and utilizing the roster of the first user to distribute data reflecting the first user to the second user.
Patent CA-2695020-C (CA)
Title: Electronic brake controller
Inventor: CULBERT JEFFERY S
IPC: B60T13/74
Filed: 2010-02-26
Granted: 2014-09-09
Abstract: A controller for electric trailer brakes that includes a three axis accelerometer for detecting deceleration of a towing vehicle and an interactive liquid crystal display controlled by a plurality of pushbuttons.
Patent CA-2698708-C (CA)
Title: Power split device and method
Inventor: SCHAAF STUART
IPC: B60K1/02
Filed: 2008-09-05
Granted: 2015-11-17
Abstract: A power split device and method is disclosed. The variable ratio power split device, comprises: radially inner and outer races, each comprising at least two axially spaced parts; a plurality of planetary members arranged for rolling contact between the inner and outer races; a planet follower carrier engaging with the planetary members; a first rotatable power element spindle connected with the planet follower and operable to couple power between the planet follower carrier and a first power element; a second rotatable power element spindle connected with the inner race and operable to couple power between the inner race and a second power element; a third rotatable power element spindle connected with the outer race and operable to couple power between the outer race and a third power element; and means for adjusting an axial separation of the axially spaced parts of at least one of the races to vary a power split ratio between the first, second and third rotatable power element spindles. By adjusting the axial separation of one of the races, the ratio of power distributed between the power element spindles is varied which improves the operability of the device.
Patent CA-2699070-C (CA)
Title: Utilisation d'acide phosphorique pour reduire la quantite de dispersant libre, dans un procede de concentration de carbonate de calcium dans l'eau
Inventor: JACQUEMET CHRISTIAN
IPC: C09C1/02
Filed: 2008-07-28
Granted: 2015-10-13
Abstract: L'invention consiste en l'utilisation d'acide phosphorique, dans un procédé de concentration d'une dispersion ou d'une suspension aqueuse de carbonate de calcium en présence d'au moins un dispersant acrylique, comme agent permettant de réduire la quantité de dispersant libre, soit la fraction de dispersant acrylique non adsorbée à la surface des particules de carbonate de calcium et présente en phase aqueuse. Elle concerne aussi les dispersions et les suspensions aqueuses de carbonate de calcium, présentant une quantité réduite de dispersant libre.
Patent CA-2704200-C (CA)
Title: Procedure and system for measuring deflection of a wind power installation from a normal position
Inventor: LUCKS CHRISTOPH
IPC: G02B5/00
Filed: 2008-11-12
Granted: 2016-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring deflection of a substantially elongated hollow component (B) of a wind energy system from a normal position, extended such that it can be used to determine the deflection of the hollow component (B) of a of a wind energy system from a normal position in a simple and accurate manner, and to reliably monitor the same. To this end, the invention proposes that at least one distance sensor (8.1) for measuring distance in a non-contacting, directed manner is disposed at a first position, taking distance measurements from a target point in the direction of a second position within the hollow component (B), and that a measurement target (9.1) is further disposed in the interior of the hollow component (B) at the second position, said target comprising a target surface extending in a direction (x) transverse to a reference plane (R) perpendicular to the measurement direction (10) of the distance sensor (8.1) in a measurement area, and that distance measurements to the target surface are taken continuously or at intervals by the distance sensor (8.1), wherein the results of the distance measurements are evaluated in a processing unit, and an associated deflection of the hollow component (B) from the normal position is determined from said measurements, each with regard to the directional component of the direction (x) in which the target surface extends transverse to the reference plane (R).
Patent CA-2706585-C (CA)
Inventor: MEEHAN MICHAEL
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2008-11-21
Granted: 2013-07-16
Abstract: A needle guard is disclosed. The needle guard includes a binding plate (46) defining a multi-slot aperture (52) adapted to receive a needle cannula therethrough. The needle guard also includes a biasing member (48) for biasing the needle cannula within the multi-slot aperture, and a sensing arm (50) connected to the binding plate. The sensing arm is adapted to contact a portion of the needle cannula, and is positionable for restricting movement of the needle cannula. The multi-slot aperture may include a first region having a first dimension, a second region having a second dimension, and optionally, a third region having a third dimension with the third dimension being smaller than the second dimension and the second dimension being smaller than the first dimension.
Patent CA-2708485-C (CA)
Title: Cle magnetique et systeme de verrouillage connexe
Inventor: PIRON LUDWIG
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2010-06-23
Granted: 2018-04-17
Abstract: Une clé magnétique comprenant un corps, un aimant segmenté logé dans le corps et un élément ferreux logé au-dessus de laimant segmenté. Un capuchon protecteur pour une clé magnétique comprenant un corps et un élément ferreux logé dans le corps. Un système de verrouillage comprend une clé magnétique et un capuchon protecteur.
Patent CA-2709533-C (CA)
Inventor: BIBLE STEWART ANDREW
IPC: F15D1/04
Filed: 2008-12-18
Granted: 2013-07-23
Abstract: The disclosure relates to air pollution control, and specifically to an apparatus for redirecting fluid flow in a plenum to improve flow performance and, therefore, improved air pollution control, especially in selective catalytic NO x reduction. The apparatus employs an array of flat blades mounted at an angle with respect to the inlet (upstream) fluid flow, such that the blades are titled with respect to that flow and correspondingly redirect the flow in a desired direction. The apparatus, which can also referred to as a 'GSG' or 'graduated straightening grid,' has a range of applications, and offers a number of performance, structural, and economic advantages in large-scale applications.
Patent CA-2710042-C (CA)
Inventor: LEE GORDON J
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 2010-07-16
Granted: 2013-05-07
Abstract: A system operable to detachably secure a bib to a restraint device (e.g. a strap in a vehicle). The system may include a clip having a strap section and a bib section that are rotatably interconnected. As such, the strap and bib sections may be rotated relative to each other in order to for a bib (engaged by the bib section) to hang in a desired position. The strap and bib section may be adapted to respectively detachably mount a strap and a bib. In one embodiment, a retention force between the strap section and a strap may be selected from the mechanical devices, magnetic devices, and combinations of mechanical and magnetic devices.
Patent CA-2712467-C (CA)
Inventor: BLIAS EMANOUIL
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2009-01-16
Granted: 2014-10-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil et un procédé de traitement de données sismiques en trois dimensions à trois composants (3C, 3D) acquises par des récepteurs en bas de trou et des sources sismiques de surface. Une analyse de vitesse automatique est utilisée pour identifier les vitesses d'événements dominants dans un panel VSP. Différents types d'ondes (P descendante, PS descendantes, PS montante et PP montante) sont identifiés et séquentiellement supprimés.
Patent CA-2713085-C (CA)
Title: Method of improving signal-to-noise for quantitation by mass spectrometry
Inventor: THOMSON BRUCE A
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2009-02-18
Granted: 2016-10-04
Abstract: Selectivity of a measurement from a mass spectrometer is im-proved by selecting an extracted ion current window for the measurement after data acquisition. A plurality of mass spectra are acquired over a period of time.  A first extracted ion current window is selected and from the plurality of mass spectra a first intensity as a function of time is calculated for an ion using the first extracted ion current window. A second extracted ion current window is selected and from the plurality of mass spectra a second intensity as a function of time is calculated for the ion using the second extracted ion current window.  A first signal-to-noise ratio of the first intensity is compared with a second sig-nal-to-noise ratio of the second intensity. If the second signal-to-noise ratio is greater than the first signal-to-noise ratio, the second intensity as a function of time is used for the measurement.
Patent CA-2713652-C (CA)
Title: Dispositif de mesure de distance optoelectronique
Inventor: FORRER PETER
IPC: G01S7/4912
Filed: 2009-02-03
Granted: 2014-04-29
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de mesure de distance optoélectronique, basé sur le principe de mesure de phase, consistant à : émettre un rayonnement de mesure optique modulé d'après le principe de modulation par salves - avec une durée de période de salve obtenue à partir d'une durée de salve active et d'un temps mort - en direction d'un objet de mesure; recevoir au moins une partie du rayonnement de mesure (23) réfléchi sur l'objet de mesure, cette partie du rayonnement de mesure étant convertie en un signal de mesure d'entrée (ES); et déterminer une distance par rapport à l'objet de mesure en évaluant un signal de mesure (MS, gMS) obtenu à partir du signal de mesure d'entrée (ES).
Patent CA-2716299-C (CA)
Inventor: ANTIER GREGORY
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 2009-02-24
Granted: 2016-04-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a plugging device (1) that comprises a base (10) secured around the neck (2) and a cap (20) supported by the base and capable of movement between a closed and an open position. In order to improve the tamper-proof characteristic of the device, the invention comprises using, on the one hand, a breakable thread (30) having at least one longitudinal end permanently connected to a first portion (211) of the cap or the base and extending, before breaking, lengthwise along the periphery of said portion and, on the other end, a lug (40) permanently connected to another portion, respectively, of the base or the cap, and protruding towards the outside from said second portion. The lug is adapted to press at least on the free part of the thread until the thread is broken at a breaking area along the thread when the cap is moved for the first time from the closed position to the open position thereof, and to be interposed between the edges of said breaking area when the cap is then placed back into its closed position.
Patent CA-2723073-C (CA)
Inventor: WATSON ERIC K
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2009-09-15
Granted: 2018-02-06
Abstract: A system and method of managing energy use in a home, and more particularly to energy management of household consumer appliances, are provided.  Existing appliances can be modified with add-on features or modules, and likewise new energy saving features and functions can be incorporated into new appliances. Communication among a home energy manager, an appliance, and a utility meter measures energy usage and/or a local generator controls operation of various appliances such as a refrigerator, washer, dryer, oven/range, microwave oven, dishwasher, HVAC system hot water heater, and the like.
Patent CA-2731978-C (CA)
Inventor: CLAXTON CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: G01S13/72
Filed: 2009-07-30
Granted: 2014-04-22
Abstract: A method of estimating states of a plurality of targets tracked by a plurality of sensors. The method includes obtaining (202) a plurality of data sets based on measurements taken by a plurality of sensors, each said data set including information on states of a plurality of targets. The method then generates (204) a plurality of target correlation data sets describing correlation of the targets within a first said data set and at least one other said data set. A Generalised Covariance Union (GCU) technique is used to merge (206) at least some of the plurality of target correlation data sets to generate an estimate of the states of the plurality of targets.
Patent CA-2732537-C (CA)
Inventor: GERMAN MIKHAIL
IPC: F16L19/12
Filed: 2011-02-25
Granted: 2017-08-01
Abstract: Disclosed is a device for coupling a male piping member to a female piping member including a compressible sealing gasket and a gripping ring surrounding the male piping member, the gripping ring including at least one gripping member and at least one overlapping surface; an intermediate ring surrounding the male piping member, the intermediate ring at least partially overlapping the overlapping surface of the gripping ring, the intermediate ring communicating with the compressible sealing gasket; and a locking ring surrounding the male piping member and communicating with the gripping ring, wherein through a tightening connection between the locking ring and the female piping member, the locking ring communicates with the gripping ring forcing the intermediate ring into the compressible sealing gasket to form a seal between the male piping member and the female piping member and subsequently to force the gripping ring to grip the male piping member.
Patent CA-2735256-C (CA)
Title: Sulfate resistant ground granulated blast furnace slag, sulfate resistant cement, and method of production of same
Inventor: IBARAKI TETSUHARU
IPC: C04B22/14
Filed: 2009-08-19
Granted: 2013-09-17
Abstract: In sulfate resistant cement obtained by mixing ground granulated blast furnace slag, Portland cement, and high-dissolution rate gypsum for raising the sulfate resistance, the high-dissolution rate gypsum differs in grain size and specific gravity from the Portland cement, so uniform mixture is not easy. To obtain sulfate resistant cement exhibiting homogeneous initial solidification, it is important to uniformly mix the blast furnace slag, Portland cement, and high-dissolution rate gypsum. Therefore, by premixing ground granulated blast furnace slag with an alumina content of 12 to 17.5% with high-dissolution rate gypsum and then mixing in Portland cement, it is possible to obtain uniformly mixed sulfate resistant cement. At this time, the high-dissolution rate gypsum may be hemihydrate gypsum, type III anhydrous gypsum, or anhydrous gypsum with a specific surface area of 8000Blaine or more.
Patent CA-2742075-C (CA)
Title: Hybrid drainpipe heat exchanger
Inventor: MACKELVIE WINSTON
IPC: F28D7/10
Filed: 2011-05-31
Granted: 2014-12-23
Abstract: The present invention is low-cost hybrid heat exchanger that uses sheet copper and rigid plastic tubing. Copper is used only where actual heat transfer takes place, adjacent the drainpipe wall. All other components are plastic. Its low cost makes it ideal for use as a drainpipe heat exchanger in a building where it can cost-effectively supply pre-heated water to a water heater, such as when showering. The heat exchanger comprises an inner copper conduit or drainpipe, a rolled sheet copper cylinder, an outer plastic tube and manifolds, and O-ring. On assembly, inserting the drainpipe results in the O- ring being compressed between the copper cylinder and the plastic tube. The result is a sealed water chamber wherein heat transfer takes place. The ends of the plastic tube have radially spaced water distribution holes into the chamber and inlet and outlet manifolds, each with water connections to the building's cold water supply. A method of recovering heat from non-shower hot water uses using a separate reservoir is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2743962-C (CA)
Inventor: SHAKIBA HOSSEIN
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 2009-11-17
Granted: 2014-07-08
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un égaliseur adaptatif à repliement. L'égaliseur comporte un noyau d'égaliseur et une boucle de commande automatique de gain. La fonction de transfert d'égalisation du noyau d'égaliseur est modulée par un ou plusieurs signaux de commande de gain générés par la boucle de commande automatique de gain et par un signal de repliement généré par la boucle de commande automatique de gain. Lorsque le signal de repliement est inactif, une augmentation dans les signaux de commande de gain produit une augmentation dans le gain haute fréquence à large bande passante de la fonction de transfert du noyau d'égaliseur. Lorsque le signal de repliement est actif, un gain supplémentaire peut être appliqué par la réduction des signaux de commande de gain, ce qui produit un décalage de fréquence dans la fonction de transfert du noyau d'égaliseur vers une bande passante plus étroite et une augmentation dans le gain haute fréquence à bande passante étroite de la fonction de transfert du noyau d'égaliseur.
Patent CA-2747572-C (CA)
Inventor: ZHAO RONGBIN
IPC: C08L21/00
Filed: 2009-12-17
Granted: 2014-02-18
Abstract: An automatic rubber powder plasticizing method which is used for recovery, processing and utilization of waste rubber, comprising the following steps:  smash the waste rubber to powder in 10 meshes to 40 meshes, add some activator and softer according to certain weight ratio of rubber powder:  activator : softener = 1: 0.3~0.4%:8~18%, evenly mix them, and then heat the mixture to 180~320°C and hold for 8-15 min; afterwards, carry out desulfurization and plasticizing, then the plasticized rubber powder is obtained after cooling the resultant mixture. The invention also provides an apparatus for plasticizing which comprises a stirring unit (1), a feeding unit (2), a thermal reaction unit (3) and a cooling unit (4).
Patent CA-2766962-C (CA)
Inventor: LO REN-YI
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2010-07-01
Granted: 2017-08-01
Abstract: An automation management system is deployed and operates on a plurality of network devices in a network in a distributed manner. The plurality of network devices may comprise a plurality of routers, for example. Automation management services are deployed and operate on the network devices in accordance with a service-oriented architecture model. At least one of the services may comprise a first instance of the service deployed on a first network device and a second instance of the service deployed on a second network device. Methods for deploying and operating an automation management system on a plurality of network devices in a network are also provided.
Patent CA-2775985-C (CA)
Inventor: GUILLAUD PHILIPPE
IPC: G06K19/073
Filed: 2009-12-10
Granted: 2016-05-31
Abstract: The portable electronic device, in particular an electronic card, includes at least one electronic unit (4) which is associated to an optical switch (12) which can be actuated by a user and which is formed by two photo-detectors (6, 8) arranged sufficiently far from each other in the electronic device to enable said user to cover only one of said two photo-detectors with one finger. The switch comprises a logical circuit (14) to which are provided a first and a second light reception signal (51, 52) respectively coming from the two photo-detectors. The logical circuit is arranged to supply a signal (S3) which only indicated actuation of said optical switch when said first and second light reception signals correspond to two different logical states for said logic circuit.
Patent CA-2776627-C (CA)
Inventor: NEWMAN PAUL
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2010-10-06
Granted: 2014-12-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for the extraction of hydrocarbons from drill cuttings in drilling mud. The system for extracting hydrocarbons from drill cuttings includes at least one extraction tank, a carbon dioxide tank fluidly connected to the at least one extraction tank, and at least one separation tank in fluid communication with the at least one extraction tank. The method for extracting hydrocarbons from drill cuttings consists of exposing the drill cuttings to liquid carbon dioxide, solubilizing hydrocarbons from the drill cuttings with the liquid carbon dioxide, heating the liquid carbon dioxide and the soluble hydrocarbons to convert liquid carbon dioxide to carbon dioxide vapor, separating the hydrocarbons from the carbon dioxide vapor, and collecting the separated hydrocarbons.
Patent CA-2778581-C (CA)
Inventor: DANESH MICHAEL D
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 2012-06-01
Granted: 2015-12-01
Abstract: A recessed lighting system is provided. The recessed lighting system a universal light module to emit light through a light transmissive cover, a plurality of trims wherein each trim has the same means for attaching to the light module and the same size opening that aligns with the light transmissive cover of the module, but have different flange widths; and a plurality of different size recessed lighting fixture housings that each include an annular cavity to receive the light module attached to one of the trims. Each of the cavities is differently sized and is coupled to the trims using support brackets on the trims.
Patent CA-2783598-C (CA)
Inventor: JORDAN PETER G
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 2012-07-17
Granted: 2014-06-03
Abstract: An apparatus for protecting sprouting seeds, seedlings and plants, hereinafter referred to as "plant material", from damage by crawling insects, antrhopoda, and gastropoda, hereinafter referred to as "crawling pests", and various beetles, moths and butterflies, hereinafter referred to as "flying pests", and for enhancing the rate of growth which comprises a formed smooth plastic or metal frame the lower portion of which is inserted into the ground, the upper edge of which extends outwards and then downwards wherein this formed edge creates a barrier for crawling pests, the inside of which is a reflective colour wherein sunlight reflected from the interior surfaces enhances the early stage growth of plants contained within, the top of which can be covered with a removable frame with integrated insect cloth wherein such cloth prevents access to flying pests, the top of which can be covered with a removal frame with integrated transparent material to help create a warmer and more humid microclimate to counteract unfavorable weather, the inside of which can be fitted with a micro-watering system wherein this system conserves water and prevents plant foliage from being excessively wetted thus reducing susceptibility to certain diseases such as powdery mildew.