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Patent CA-2714108-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydro-dynamic static mixing apparatus and method for use thereof in separating oil sands and the like
Inventor: CYMBALISTY LUBOMYR M
IPC: C10G1/04
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A static hydro-dynamic mixer undulating conduit provides a static mixing apparatus which utilizes a spiral, coiled or curved conduit to cause dynamic mixing of its flowing contents while they are pumped through it. The application includes a method of use in separating oil sands. The mixing is caused by the resistance to flow through the undulated conduit and the resistance increases with conduit diameter.
Patent CA-2716651-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONNELL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2010-10-08
Abstract: A system and method are provided which avoid the storage of multiple objects for a single entry in memory, in particular where the entry needs to be stored at least once anyway, a reusable data structure can be implemented which allows both easy and efficient use/reuse of Patricia tree components that are already in use. The data structure can be an integer built from a combination (e.g. concatenation) of a location where the corresponding string has been stored in memory, an offset for finding the word within the string, and a length for extracting all characters from the string that make up the word. Another data component can also be added, which can encode any other feature associated with the word such as a bias level for sorting multiple search results.
Patent CA-2716878-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELORZA GOMEZ SERGIO
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2009-02-19
Abstract: A device for redirecting a leakage current (106) flowing between a stator (102) and a rotor (104) comprises a sealing element (112) for interrupting the leakage current (106), an outlet opening (114) disposed on the rotor (104), and a guide (116, 132), which is configured to direct the leakage current (106) past the sealing element (112) to the outlet opening (114).
Patent CA-2723921-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OPPERMAN TIMOTHY J
IPC: A01N43/78
Filed: 2009-05-19
Abstract: Organic compounds are described for use in inhibiting or preventing formation of bacterial biofilms.
Patent CA-2724722-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU DONGHUI
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: An oral care implement (1) includes a head (12), a handle (10), a neck portion (11) connecting the head and the handle, and a reservoir (15) which contains at least one active agent. The implement has an activator (22) for activating a delivery device which delivers the active agent to one or more outlets (50). A powered delivery device (18) disposed in the head to deliver a liquid from the reservoir via the outlet. A wide variety of types of active agents may be administered at appropriate and accurate doses for therapeutic, hygienic, and/ or other benefit.
Patent CA-2725593-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for selectively extracting membrane proteins using calixarenes
Inventor: COLEMAN ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: C07C39/17
Filed: 2009-05-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for selectively extracting membrane proteins using at least one calixarene of formula (I). The use of calixarenes in the method according to the invention enables the selective solubilization of the membrane proteins while preserving the three-dimensional structure that is essential to the enzymatic activity thereof.
Patent CA-2726262-A1 (CA)
Title: Imidazopyridine and related analogs as sirtuin modulators
Inventor: VU CHI B
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 2009-05-28
Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
Patent CA-2726279-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAO HARI
IPC: G11C7/10
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: A memory includes multiple interface ports. The memory also includes at least two sub-arrays each having an instance of all of the bit lines of the memory and a portion of the word lines of the memory. The memory has a common decoder coupled to the sub-arrays and configured to control each of the word lines. The memory also includes multiplexers coupled to each of the interface ports.  The multiplexers are configured to cause the selection of one of the sub-arrays based upon an address of a memory cell received at one or more of the interface ports.
Patent CA-2728836-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EGEDAL PER
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2011-01-18
Abstract: It is described a method for controlling the operation of a wind farm (100) comprising a plurality of wind turbines (101-105).    The described method comprises (a) defining a setpoint vector, wherein each component of the setpoint vector represents an individual power setpoint of one of the plurality of wind turbines (101-105), (b) determining a dependency matrix, which reflects a desired power generation distribution between different wind turbines (101-105) of the plurality of wind turbines (101-105), (c) calculating a power reference vector by multiplying the dependency matrix with the setpoint vector, such that the power reference vector comprises a coordinated power setpoint for each wind turbine (101-105), and (d) controlling the operation of the wind farm (100) based on the calculated power reference vector. It is further described a superordinate control system, a wind farm, a computer-readable medium and a program element, which are adapted for performing and/or for controlling the above described wind farm operation control method.
Patent CA-2729051-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEMBERTON JONATHAN CLOWES
IPC: C22C33/00
Filed: 2009-06-26
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wear resistant metal component having an outer shell and an inner body has a number of steps. Constituents of a wear-resistant metal alloy are placed within a steel outer shell. The shell is then heated to a point above the melting point of the alloy, and maintained at an elevated temperature for a sufficiently long time period to allow for diffusion of the alloy constituents. The component is then cooled, allowing for bonding of the alloy to the shell. In an alternative embodiment, the relative positions of the steel and the alloy are reversed.
Patent CA-2730122-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOON YOUNG C
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2009-04-30
Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate improved multi-mode system selection in a wireless communication system. As described herein, various techniques can be utilized to synthesize system databases corresponding to disparate groups of radio access technologies (RATs), such as a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) list and/or a Preferred Roaming List (PRL), with one or more overlay databases and associated location information to generate a multi-mode list of preferred systems. As described herein, a preferred system listing can be constructed to leverage fine granularity of information in one or more databases while still supporting databases with coarser information.  Techniques are additionally described herein for augmenting and/or grouping one or more overlay databases to facilitate a higher available granularity of information for various RATs than that provided in system databases corresponding to the RATs. Techniques are additionally provided for automated generation of preferred system listing based on changes to observed location.
Patent CA-2730228-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON MICHAEL H
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: A screen assembly including a tubular having a plurality of openings therein, a screen disposed about the tubular, and a plurality of devices disposed within the plurality of openings, the devices each including a beaded matrix and a housing. A method for completing a wellbore with a sand screen.
Patent CA-2730292-A1 (CA)
Title: Degradable microcapsules
Inventor: KEMMER CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61K35/52
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsules consisting of a polymer degradable by a polypeptide comprising a drug or other compound of interest and a genetically engineered cell expressing said polypeptide in response to a triggering compound, and to methods of directed release of the compound of interest. The preferred polymer is optionally modified cellulose sulfate / poly-diallyl-dimethyl-ammonium chloride. Such microcapsules are non-toxic, do not elicit an immunological response and have an extended half-life time in mammals. The expression system for cellulase is, for example, based on TET and doxycycline, or E.REX and erythromycin. In another example, expression of cellulase is triggered by luteinizing hormone, which can be used for artificial insemination with microcapsules carrying sperm.
Patent CA-2732866-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NELSON WAYNE
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 2009-06-30
Abstract: A urine bottle comprises a hollow body having a generally triangular base wall (18), an opening (14) above the base wall and side walls (28, 30) located on opposite sides of the base wall (18), The side walls (28, 30) converge both towards the base wall (18) and to the end (12) of the hollow body where the opening (14) is located. The inclination of the side walls allows the bottle to sit comfortably against the inner thigh portions of a user.
Patent CA-2735861-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHARMA PRAMOD K
IPC: C09D7/63
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: Methods for forming porous anatase titanium dioxide coatings are disclosed.  Sol-gel compositions are prepared having at least one porosity agent, are applied to a substrate, and at least one porosity agent is removed. Porous anatase titanium dioxide coatings having at least one of improved antimicrobial properties, self-cleaning properties, hydrophilicity, and/or temperability are also disclosed. Substrates comprising such coatings are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2736705-A1 (CA)
Title: Revetements interieur - exterieur a motifs
Inventor: VIEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: A47G27/00
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: La présente invention a pour objet une membrane d'étanchéité ainsi que des moulures de finitions, préfabriquées, de quartz, de sable ou autre silice, formée d'un substrat enrobé, ou enduit sur au moins une face, d'un époxy ou d'uréthane ou d'un polyuréthane à basse densité, on même de bitume hybride dans le but d'en faire une membrane imperméable pour balcons, trottoirs, stationnements et planchers intérieurs, unis ou à motifs avec apparence soit de béton estampé, de dalles de pierre, de roches, soit de carrelage colorée.
Patent CA-2737745-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAURIDSEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: This invention pertains to a superstructure (300) for a dental implant. The superstructure comprises a fastening portion (30) with a joint socket in form of a spherically shaped cavity with a fastening surface (32), and a main portion (31). This superstructure (300) is intended to be joined to an osseointegrated dental implant via the fastening portion (30). The main portion (31) comprises a lead-through (110) for receiving a sleeve (111) or a screw hole (55), wherein part of said lead-through (110) or part of said screw hole (55) forms an opening in the fastening surface (32), such that there is a perpendicularly distance between the center of the spherical cavity and the central axis of the lead-through (110) or of the screw hole (55).
Patent CA-2738016-A1 (CA)
Title: Blade for a turbomachine
Inventor: ENTHAMMER WALTER
IPC: B64C27/46
Filed: 2009-09-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a blade (3) for a turbomachine, in particular for a rotor (2) of a helicopter, comprising a main section (5) that is designed to create a flow in the surrounding medium and that extends from a hub section (4) to a blade tip region (7). An end piece (6) for influencing eddy formation is provided in the blade tip region (7). To achieve a substantial noise reduction, the end piece (6) is designed as a rounded flow body comprising at least one groove (13a, 13b, 13c; 13d, 13e, 13f) originating in the transition region (12) between the body and the main section (5), substantially in the direction of the blade axis (8) and curving towards the trailing edge (11) of the blade (3).
Patent CA-2739156-A1 (CA)
Title: Warning device for a beverage machine
Inventor: LANG MARKUS
IPC: G09F13/22
Filed: 2009-10-22
Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing a liquid food or beverage comprising: at least one outermost machine face selected from a front face (12), a top face and a lateral face (7); a means for emitting light (22) having at least one state of light emission and a state of light non emission and further having an illuminatable outer face (81, 101', 121) on said at least one outermost machine face (12), the illuminatable outer face (81, 101', 121) being arranged to be illuminated when in said state of light emission; and a control unit (20) connected to the light means. The control unit is arranged to detect at least one condition of such machine, in particular a condition involving a non immediate readiness of such machine to prepare a liquid food or beverage, and communicate said condition to a user via said illuminatable outer face (81, 101', 121) by changing the state of the light means (22). This illuminatable outer face (81, 101', 121) extends in at least one direction across a substantial part of the outermost machine face (12). Moreover, the illuminatable outer face (81, 101', 121) is arranged to be substantially entirely illuminated when in this state of light emission.
Patent CA-2740533-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de surveillance d'une constellation satellitaire d'un systeme de positionnement
Inventor: LAINE ROBERT
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2009-11-02
Abstract: Le système de surveillance (1) comporte au moins un satellite de surveillance (S2) qui est placé en orbite (O2) à une altitude inférieure à celle des satellites (S1) de la constellation satellitaire (2) de manière à pouvoir recevoir les signaux de positionnement émis par ces satellites (S1) à destination de la Terre (T), et qui comporte une unité de traitement (11) destinée à vérifier l'intégrité de ces signaux de positionnement reçus, en utilisant à cet effet une information de position qui est indépendante desdits signaux.
Patent CA-2742298-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods for detecting modification resistant nucleic acids
Inventor: WEISSMAN JONATHAN
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: Methods are provided for, inter alia, detecting nucleic acid molecules resistant to degradation, such as a plurality of RNA molecules bound to a ribosome, using various technologies including deep sequencing.
Patent CA-2743455-A1 (CA)
Title: Pivotable seat
Inventor: HUTTENHUIS ALOUISIUS GERARDUS
IPC: A47C7/02
Filed: 2008-12-30
Abstract: A seat for supporting the bottom area of a seated person, which seat is intended and adapted to form part of an article of seating furniture, such as a chair or a couch, a seat for a means of transport such as a car, a bus or an aircraft, or a wheelchair, has the feature that the seat consists of two parts, i.e. a left-hand seat part and a right-hand seat part, which seat parts are separated from each other along the nominal median plane of a user, each of the seat parts is pivotable around a pivot zone extending at least roughly perpendicularly of said median plane; and the projected position of the pivot zone lies in front of the tubera.
Patent CA-2745507-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SELWOOD ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2011-07-06
Abstract: A connector (26) transmits electrical signals between two electronic circuit boards (10, 12). The connector (26) comprises an electrically non-conductive support having two spaced surfaces (36, 38). Each surface (36, 38) has a respective interface (42) for electrical connection with a respective one of the two electronic circuit boards (10, 12) to be connected. At least one electrical conductor passes through the support and connects the two interfaces (42) for transmitting electrical signals between the two interfaces. The support also has an external surface (40). At least one electrically conductive pathway (A, B, C) is provided between the external surface (40) and the at least one electrical conductor for detecting an attempt to drill from the external surface to the at least one electrical conductor.
Patent CA-2747345-A1 (CA)
Title: Precompacted fast-disintegrating formulations of compounds with a low oral bioavailability
Inventor: MOESCHWITZER JAN P
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: This invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical chemistry. Embodiments of the present invention relate to, and provide precompacted fast-disintegrating formulations of compounds with a low oral bioavailability.
Patent CA-2748989-A1 (CA)
Title: Drive sheave for an elevator system
Inventor: ZAPF VOLKER
IPC: B66B15/04
Filed: 2010-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a drive sheave (2) for driving at least one pulling means (3, 3A-3E) of an elevator system (1), comprising at least one traction area (15), in which recesses are formed, which extend substantially perpendicular to a circumferential direction (18) of the drive sheave (2) in the form of grooves (16A-16E), wherein the drive sheave (2) is formed by a one-piece drive sheave body comprising the at least one traction area (15), and the grooves (16A-16E) extend in said drive sheave body.
Patent CA-2750922-A1 (CA)
Inventor: XU MINZHEN
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2010-01-28
Abstract: The present invention provides an MHC class II antigen presentation enhancing hybrid polypeptide. The hybrid has an N-terminus comprising the mammalian li-key peptide LRMKLPKPPKPVSKMR  (SEQ ID NO: 1) and modifications thereof which retain antigen presentation enhancing activity, a C-terminus comprising an antigenic epitope in the form of a polypeptide or peptidomimetic structure which binds to the antigenic peptide binding site of an MHC class II molecule, and an intervening chemical structure covalently linking the N-terminal and C-terminal components, in a particular embodiment, the hybrid peptides of the present invention comprise influenza MHC class II epitopes identified herein as being effective in generating an immune response and provide immunity to the individual.
Patent CA-2751810-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAVNDAL OLA
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2011-09-07
Abstract: The invention concerns a system for hydrocarbon production, comprising: a subsea storage facility arranged to receive hydrocarbons from a subsea production or process plant on a seabed comprising at least one production subsea well; a turret coupled to the subsea production or process plant via at least one umbilical arranged to move hydrocarbons from said at least one production well to the sea surface; a vessel detachably connectable to the turret for controlling operation of said subsea production or process plant; a control arrangement for controlling the flow and production of hydrocarbons from said well and operable to direct the hydrocarbons to the storage facility; wherein the vessel is (temporarily) detachable from the turret, alternatively without stopping production of hydrocarbons, whilst hydrocarbons are directed to the storage facility. The invention also concerns a method for producing hydrocarbons.
Patent CA-2752173-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MICHAUD MARCEL A
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: A portable stove for outdoor enthusiasts has, in one embodiment, a tow bar (22) to be connected to a towing vehicle such as an all-terrain-vehicle or snowmobile. The tow bar is connected to a crossbar (32), that together support a base (30). The base holds a fire compartment (20) in which solid, liquid, or gaseous fuel can be burned. Wheels (46) or skis (26) can be connected to tow the stove over a variety of terrains. A cover (38) encloses the fire compartment during transport and spins out to serve as a table while cooking or heating. A grill (50) can be adjusted in height to vary the cooking temperature, and can be spun out away from the fire compartment to give clear access to the fire compartment or to remove the food from the heat. Other embodiments are described and shown.
Patent CA-2754869-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated rail system and method for making and using same
Inventor: WILLIAMS NICHOLAS
IPC: F41A13/12
Filed: 2010-05-13
Abstract: Embodiments of the application can include an integrated rail system construction for a firearm with transverse ribs or tabs (e.g., picatinny rail) to include an undercut or slot at a front and/or rear face to cooperate with mounting structure for a detachable accessory.  Embodiments of a rail structure can include a channel to pass wires used to power accessories mounted to the rail. Embodiments of the application can include methods for manufacturing an integral rail system.
Patent CA-2755391-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREEN MALCOLM GEOFFREY
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2010-02-12
Abstract: The present application relates to dietary supplements, in particular, a horse calming supplement comprising a cal-cium coordinated compound.
Patent CA-2759478-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENDERSON RAYMOND N
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2011-11-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un appareil et une méthode pour façonner un profil aérodynamique. Un ensemble préimprégné est positionné par rapport à une pièce parmi une pluralité de pièces pour un outil destiné au profil aérodynamique en utilisant une section de positionnement pour un cadre. La section de positionnement est configurée pour se déplacer par rapport à loutil et à une base du cadre et pour déplacer un certain nombre de pièces parmi la pluralité de pièces de loutil les unes par rapport aux autres. Un certain nombre de sections de lensemble préimprégné sont chauffées. Une force est appliquée au nombre de sections de lensemble préimprégné qui ont été chauffées pour se conformer à loutil afin que le nombre de sections de lensemble préimprégné qui ont été chauffées soit conforme à loutil ayant une forme dune composante du profil aérodynamique.
Patent CA-2760653-A1 (CA)
Title: Ventilateur axial
Inventor: TERAO GEN
IPC: F04D29/38
Filed: 2010-06-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un ventilateur axial permettant de souffler de l'air, pour un ventilateur électrique, un radiateur, ou similaire. Comparé aux modèles existants, pour le même diamètre et la même vitesse de rotation, le ventilateur axial présenté couvre une zone supérieure et produit un volume d'air supérieur en face du ventilateur axial. De plus, le ventilateur axial peut être fabriqué au moyen d'un moule en deux parties, ce qui permet de faciliter la production en série tout en conservant la résistance du ventilateur. Le ventilateur axial comprend : une partie d'arbre tournant fixée sur l'arbre tournant d'un moyen d'entraînement en rotation ; un ensemble de pales internes disposé de façon coaxiale par rapport à l'extérieur de la partie d'arbre tournant ; et un ensemble de pales externes disposé de façon coaxiale par rapport à l'extérieur de l'ensemble de pales internes. L'ensemble de pales internes comprend une pluralité de pales internes disposées radialement autour de la partie d'arbre tournant, et l'ensemble de pales externes comprend une pluralité de pales externes disposées radialement autour de la partie d'arbre tournant. Les nombres, les zones, les angles et les formes des pales internes et des pales externes sont conçus de sorte que la vitesse V1 de l'écoulement d'air formé par l'ensemble de pales internes et la vitesse V2 de l'écoulement d'air formé par l'ensemble de pales externes satisfont la relation 1,5V1 < V2.
Patent CA-2761132-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BITON JACQUES
IPC: C12P7/06
Filed: 2010-05-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stress-resistant bacteria and the uses thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to isolated stress-resistant bacteria having advantageous properties for the production organic acids or alcohols in various culture conditions. The invention also relates to methods of producing organic acids or alcohols using said bacteria, particularly from biomass.