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Patent CA-2734921-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DENISOV VLADIMIR
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 2009-08-31
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus make a determination of a level of integrity of a sample of biomolecules. For ex-ample, the determination of the integrity of RNA in a sample may be done in a fast and reproducible manner, such that the user can be assured of accuracy of a test (e.g. quantitative polymerase chain reaction qPCR) on the sample and compare results of dif-ferent samples. The determination of integrity of an RNA sample is performed by comparing a size profile to reference size pro-files (degradation standards) obtained from degradation over different lengths of times. As the reference scale of the level of in-tegrity is derived from the actual degradation that occurs in a sample, high accuracy, reproducibility, and efficiency is provided.
Patent CA-2735450-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRANAGAN DANIEL JAMES
IPC: C22C30/00
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an iron based alloy composition that may include iron present in the range of 45 to 70 atomic percent, nickel present in the range of 10 to 30 atomic percent, cobalt present in the range of 0 to 15 atomic percent, boron present in the range of 7 to 25 atomic percent, carbon present in the range of 0 to 6 atomic percent, and silicon present in the range of 0 to 2 atomic percent, wherein the alloy composition exhibits an elastic strain of greater than 0.5% and a tensile strength of greater than 1 GPa.
Patent CA-2736827-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EMPEY DAVID J
IPC: B60P3/075
Filed: 2011-04-07
Abstract: A tie-down assembly to be mounted in a deck portion for tightening at least one strap to at least partially secure an object to the deck portion. The tie-down assembly includes a frame, and a pair of ratchet subassemblies. Each ratchet subassembly includes a ratchet body mounted in the frame to permit rotation thereof respectively in a predetermined rotary direction to tighten the strap. Also, each ratchet subassembly additionally comprising a pawl, for preventing rotation of a ratchet head engageable therewith in a direction opposite to the predetermined rotary direction. Each of the ratchet bodies is rotatable in the same predetermined rotary direction to tighten the strap.
Patent CA-2738814-A1 (CA)
Title: Hiv integrase inhibitors
Inventor: ISAACS RICHARD C A
IPC: A61P31/18
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV  replication: (I), wherein X1, X2, Y, R1A,R1B, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se (or as hydrates or solvates thereof) or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Processes for making compounds of Formula I and intermediates thereof are also described.
Patent CA-2739320-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIELSEN STEVEN E
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating electronic records of marking operations and/or environmental landmarks for underground facilities/utilities. Marking information and/or landmark information may be logged/stored in local memory of a marking device, formatted in various manners, processed and/or analyzed at the marking device itself, and/or transmitted to another device (e.g., a remote computer/server) for storage, processing and/or analysis. In one example, a marking device may be configured to operate in both a marking mode and a landmark mode, and information relating to one or more environmental landmarks in a vicinity of the marking operation may be collected and logged with actuation of a marking device in the landmark mode. A computer-generated image or other visual representation may be electronically rendered in a display field based on logged marking information and/or landmark information, essentially in real time as the information is collected, and/or recreated thereafter based on one or more stored electronic records.
Patent CA-2743754-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HYMEL JAMES ALLEN
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: A method includes displaying a first segment of information in a first format on a display of an electronic device, tracking information previously displayed for a predetermined time period as tracked information, when any of the tracked information is subsequently displayed while scrolling, displaying the tracked information in a second format.
Patent CA-2743835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOUIS JOHN
IPC: F16D51/00
Filed: 2009-11-04
Abstract: An improved self-adjusting automatic slack adjuster for reducing slack in the brake of a vehicle, in which a one-way clutch assembly is arranged in the housing of the automatic slack adjuster housing such that a thin- wall region of the housing associated with the gear drive of the one-way clutch assembly is located outside of a load path through which brake applications forces are conveyed from a brake actuator to a brake cam shaft upon which the automatic slack adjuster is located. The new positioning of the one-way clutch assembly drive results in unexpectedly lower stress levels in the automatic slack adjuster, resulting a more durable slack adjuster and permitting surprisingly large increases in slack adjuster capacity rating.
Patent CA-2745028-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEADE JOHN C
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 2009-11-20
Abstract: An apparatus and method for minimally invasive suturing is disclosed. A  suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes proximal section having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a suture head assembly extending from the distal end of the proximal section;  a suturing needle having a pointed end and a blunt end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the proximal section, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to and after rotation of the suturing needle; and an actuator extending from the proximal end of the proximal section to actuate a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle.
Patent CA-2747230-A1 (CA)
Title: Oligosaccharide-protein conjugates
Inventor: PAN CLARK
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates comprising a protein and an oligosaccharide of one of Formulae I-VI. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such conjugates. Further provided herein are methods of treating a lysosomal storage disorder in a mammal by administration of an oligosaccharide- glycoprotein conjugate.
Patent CA-2747350-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ICHIKAWA YASUSHI
IPC: A63B45/00
Filed: 2011-07-21
Abstract: Golf balls may include a first pole, a second pole, and a seam located between the first and second poles. Dimples are formed on a surface of the ball in a pattern that includes a plurality of repeating sectors around each pole of the ball. The sectors on one ball half are rotationally offset across the seam line from the sectors on the other ball half. Additionally, each individual sector includes a line of symmetry over which the dimple pattern on one half of the sector is mirrored on the other half. A variety of different dimple types also may be arranged on a golf ball surface, e.g., within the sectors described above.  Additional aspects of this invention relate to the features of various layers of a multi-piece golf ball and to methods of making golf balls having at least some of the features mentioned above.
Patent CA-2748008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUCHARME RICHARD W
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: An electrosurgical cutting device and method thereof for incising tissue are disclosed. The electrosurgical cutting device includes an asymmetrical cutting element that is affixed to a distal end of a torque cable. The cutting element is disposed within an end cap and is axially movable between a retracted position and an extended position. Rotation of the torque cable during a procedure allows the cutting element to rotationally align with and hook the target tissue onto the cutting element. An elongate member of the cutting element selectively lifts the target tissue away from surrounding tissue and structures. Having lifted the tissue away the surrounding tissue and structures, incision can occur.
Patent CA-2749695-A1 (CA)
Title: Hot-dip zn-al-mg-si-cr alloy-coated steel material with excellent corrosion resistance
Inventor: SHIMODA NOBUYUKI
IPC: C23C2/12
Filed: 2010-01-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a Zn-Al-Mg-Cr alloy-coated steel material with excellent corrosion resistance. A molten Zn-Al-Mg-Si-Cr alloy-coated steel material which is a steel material having a Zn-Al-Mg-Cr alloy coating layer and which has an interfacial alloy layer formed of coating layer components and Fe at the coating layer-steel material interface, wherein the interfacial alloy layer has a multilayer structure consisting of an Al-Fe-based alloy layer and an Al-Fe-Si-based alloy layer and furthermore, the Al-Fe-Si-based alloy layer contains Cr.
Patent CA-2751598-A1 (CA)
Title: Water softener regeneration
Inventor: BOODOO FRANCIS
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 2010-01-26
Abstract: A new process for ion exchange softening of water used in Once-Through Steam Generators (OTSGs) by recovering and using the salt content of the blowdown water from the OTSG to regenerate the softener resin is provided, thus eliminating the cost for commercial regenerant salt that would otherwise be needed.  Further, the very high purity of the salt recovered in the blowdown inherently results in the production of softened water with hardness leakage levels that are an order of magnitude lower than can be attained using commercial salt, thus reducing scale deposit potential and improving operating efficiency and reliability of the OTSG.
Patent CA-2752531-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUPTA AMITAVA
IPC: G02B3/14
Filed: 2010-02-11
Abstract: A mechanism allows for changing the optical strength of a liquid-filled lens having a cavity filled with fluid. A reservoir contains additional fluid and is in fluid communication with the cavity, and the mechanism draws fluid from the reservoir into the cavity or pulls fluid from the cavity back into the reservoir, whereby a change in the amount of fluid within the lens cavity changes the lens's optical strength. A membrane seals the reservoir, and a plunger impinges upon the membrane. A movement device, such as a barrel screw or lever, moves the plunger in a controlled manner toward the membrane to increase pressure within the reservoir and thereby force fluid out of the reservoir into the lens cavity, and away from the membrane to decrease pressure within the reservoir and thereby withdraw fluid from the lens cavity and into the reservoir.
Patent CA-2753705-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERARD GERALD M
IPC: F16J3/04
Filed: 2011-09-29
Abstract: Ensemble joint pour membranes métalliques soudées (10). Selon un mode de réalisation, un ensemble joint pour membranes métalliques soudées (10) comprend un joint détanchéité (14) doté dune gaine de joint détanchéité (18), dun boîtier externe (12) et de membranes métalliques (16) partant dune partie de la gaine de joint détanchéité (18) et allant vers une partie du boîtier externe (12). La gaine de joint détanchéité (18) peut comprendre un segment de membranes métalliques qui sallonge de façon longitudinale au-dessus des membranes métalliques (16). De plus, selon certains modes de réalisation, les membranes métalliques (16) peuvent être raccordées au joint détanchéité (14), sur une partie inférieure du diamètre interne de la gaine de joint détanchéité (18). Certains modes de réalisation de lensemble joint (10) peuvent permettre le réglage de lensemble joint pour améliorer sa résistance aux effets physiques, comme la torsion, dans des conditions de fonctionnement anticipées.
Patent CA-2754021-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for generating a microbial deactivation fluid in an apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices
Inventor: JETHROW CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: A01N37/40
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A method of generating a microbial deactivation fluid and exposing medical instruments to the fluid in an apparatus having a circulation system for circulating a fluid through a decontamination chamber holding medical instruments and devices, following the steps of. (a) providing a first compartment and a second compartment in the circulation system; (b) providing a chemical reagent in the first compartment and a builder composition in the second compartment wherein the builder composition reacts with the chemical reagent to create a microbial deactivation fluid; (c) circulating a fluid through the second compartment at a known flow rate to begin dissolving the builder composition wherein the dissolution of the builder composition creates an alkaline fluid that is conveyed through the decontamination chamber; (d) circulating the alkaline fluid through the second compartment and the decontamination chamber until the fluid in the circulation system is an alkaline fluid with a predetermined pH level, then circulating the alkaline fluid through the first compartment to begin dissolving the chemical reagent to generate the microbial deactivation fluid; (e) continuing steps (c) and (d) to continue the generation of the microbial deactivation fluid; and (f) maintaining the concentration of the microbial deactivation fluid flowing through the decontamination chamber at a predetermined concentration for an instrument exposure period of time by continuously flowing the fluid at a first flow rate through the first compartment and at a second flow rate through the second compartment during the instrument exposure period of time such that the ratio of the first flow rate to the second flow rate results in optimal generation of the microbial deactivation fluid during the instrument exposure period of time.
Patent CA-2755062-A1 (CA)
Inventor: URBAN DAVID
IPC: H04N21/436
Filed: 2011-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system are described for transmitting a television program signal. A portion of a local frequency spectrum may be determined to be free, or relatively unused. A user selection of a television program or broadcast programming channel may be received from a program lineup in an electronic programming guide. The selected program may be selected from a gateway, translated, and transmitted over the portion of the frequency spectrum determined to be free. The translation may include converting a signal from the gateway into a National Television Systems Committee (NTSC) signal or a mobile TV signal.
Patent CA-2756127-A1 (CA)
Title: Prepregs and molded bodies produced therefrom at low temperature
Inventor: SCHMIDT FRIEDRICH GEORG
IPC: C08J5/24
Filed: 2010-02-05
Abstract: The invention relates to prepregs and composite components (moulding) produced therefrom at a low temperature, obtainable by using powdery highly reactive polyurethane compositions containing uretdione groups, with specific catalysts.
Patent CA-2758224-A1 (CA)
Title: Head model for brain-imaging device and method for producing same
Inventor: IIDA HIDEHIRO
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2010-04-06
Abstract: A head model, which is in one embodiment, usable in calibrating a brain-imaging device, wherein a part corresponding to the skull and a part corresponding to at least one specific area of the brain are each formed as a continuous cavity that is provided with no cut except an opening for injection of a liquid.
Patent CA-2758468-A1 (CA)
Inventor: APPLETON STEVE
IPC: B23B3/30
Filed: 2010-04-23
Abstract: A core for a composite structure is described. The core has first and second core layers, and an interlayer region between the first and second core layers. At least one of the first and second core layers has hinge portions that facilitate draping of the core without interrupting the interlayer region. The interlayer region may include functionality such as a radar reflecting layer and/or optical fibres. Alternatively, the core may be a bonded core in which the interlayer region includes an adhesive layer for bonding the first and second core layers together.
Patent CA-2760088-A1 (CA)
Title: Carboxylated polymers of intrinsic microporosity (pims) with tunable gas transport properties
Inventor: DU NAIYING
IPC: C08J5/18
Filed: 2010-03-10
Abstract: A film of a carboxylated polymer of formula (I): wherein the sum of x, y and z is an integer from 10 to 10,000 and degree of hydrolysis is 0.05 or greater provides gas separation materials in which the degree of hydrolysis may be used to tune the selectivity of the gases to an optimal required range. Such films may be prepared by casting a film of a polymer of formula (II): wherein n is an integer from 10 to 10,000, and hydrolyzing all or a portion of the -CN groups to form -COOH groups.
Patent CA-2761605-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YEDGAR SAUL
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2010-05-11
Abstract: This invention provides for the use of compounds represented by the structure of the general formula (A): wherein L is a lipid or a phospholipid, Z is either nothing, ethanolamine, serine, inositol, choline, or glycerol, Y is either nothing or a spacer group ranging in length from 2 to 30 atoms, X is a physiologically acceptable monomer, dimer, oligomer, or polymer, wherein X is a glycosaminoglycan; and n is a number from 2 to 1000, wherein any bond between L, Z, Y and X is either an amide or an esteric bond in treating a subject suffering from a disease associated with elevated level of a Matrix Metalloprotease (MMP) such as a malignant cancer.
Patent CA-2761831-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOPFE JERRY L
IPC: F24S20/30
Filed: 2011-12-13
Abstract: Portable apparatus for storing liquids and melting frozen liquids using solar radiation is provided. A thermally conductive vessel is at least partially enclosed within a thermally insulative case. The case is configured to transmit incident solar radiation to the vessel. The vessel is configured to absorb incident solar radiation, and conduct heat generated thereby to its contents. An insulating and solar radiation transmissive gap is provided between the vessel and the case.
Patent CA-2763478-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HESSE STEFAN
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2010-05-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for therapeutically treating and/or training the lower extremities of a person, having driven controllable motion devices (10a, 10b) connected to a stationary frame (11) and comprising retaining means (12a, 12b) for attaching one extremity each, and that can be displaced independently of each other along walking trajectories, wherein the motion devices (10a, 10b) each comprise an outrigger (13) pivotable to various height levels, jointedly connected at a first carriage (14) of a linear guide (15) on one side, and rotationally connected to a retaining means (12a, 12b) on the other side. The invention is characterized in that a second carriage (16) of the linear guide (15) is disposed ahead of the first carriage (14) in the walking direction and displaceable relative to the first carriage (14) and jointedly connected to the outrigger (13) by means of a connecting element (17), wherein the first carriage (14) comprises a first linear drive (18) for changing the longitudinal position of each retaining means (12a, 12b), the second carriage (16) comprises a second linear drive (19) for changing the height level of each retaining means (12a, 12b), and the outrigger (13) comprises a rotary drive (20) for changing the slope of each retaining means (12a, 12b).
Patent CA-2765938-A1 (CA)
Title: Orthotic lift apparatus
Inventor: KLOTZ DELL
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2010-06-16
Abstract: An orthotic apparatus for assisting a person having an orthotic disability, such as foot drop, comprising an ankle belt component and a shoe/foot belt component connected by a pair of coil springs which are adjustably and releaseably attached between the belts. The foot at the beginning and end of the step will flex, due to the springs, and still return to lift the foot, which allows for normal walking and requires no special adaptation to the shoe.
Patent CA-2766001-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLDGATE JAMES
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 2010-07-14
Abstract: A thrust bearing assembly for guiding and driving a piston member having a lead (6) screw for dispensing a medium of a delivery device when the piston member is driven in a first axial direction is provided. The thrust bearing assembly comprises a thrust bearing means (20) for being integrated in the delivery device, a passageway for guiding the lead screw, and a rotary drive (12) means for driving the lead screw and being fitted into or onto the thrust bearing means while being rotatable with regard to the thrust bearing. Further, the thrust bearing means comprises a thrust face which limits axial movement of the rotary drive means when driving the lead screw in the first axial direction. A drive train and a medicament delivery device in which the thrust bearing assembly is integrated are also provided.
Patent CA-2767425-A1 (CA)
Title: Mass spectrometer and associated methods
Inventor: SIDERIS DIMITRIOS
IPC: H01J49/32
Filed: 2010-07-06
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed, comprising: a chamber; an injection device adapted to inject charged particles into the chamber; and field generating apparatus. The field generating apparatus is adapted to establish at least one field acting on the charged particles, the at least one field having an angular trapping component configured to form at least one channel between a rotation axis and the periphery of the chamber, the at least one channel being defined by energy minima of the angular trapping component, the field generating apparatus being further adapted to rotate the angular trapping component about the rotation axis, whereby in use charged particles are angularly constrained along the at least one channel by the angular trapping component to rotate therewith, a centrifugal force thereby acting on the charged particles. The at least one field additionally has a radial balancing component having a magnitude increasing monotonically with increasing radius from the rotation axis, at least in the vicinity of the at least one channel, whereby in use charged particles move along the at least one channel under the combined influence of the centrifugal force and the radial balancing component to form one or more particle orbits according to the charge to mass ratios of the particles The mass spectrometer further includes a detector configured to detect at least one of the particle orbits. Methods of mass spectrometry are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2767610-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DERKSEN ALVIN J
IPC: B60S5/00
Filed: 2012-02-10
Abstract: Methods and facilities relating to the washing and/or servicing of vehicles. A facility is provided that has at least one section specifically dedicated to vehicle cleaning or washing. Multiple vehicle bays are provided on either side of a main driveway connected to a single entrance for the section. One of two exit driveways, each parallel to the main driveway, are at the other side of each vehicle bay and lead to their corresponding exits. Each vehicle bay is at an acute angle to the main driveway and is at an obtuse angle to one of the two exit driveways. Customers' vehicles enter through the single entrance, pass through the main driveway and drive into one of the vehicle bays. Once the vehicle has been cleaned and/or serviced, the vehicle can simply drive through the vehicle bay to the corresponding exit driveway. To avoid the build-up of fog within the facility, the facility can be pressurized from within to force out any fog or condensation that forms inside.