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Patent CA-2711243-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for secure voting
Inventor: BACKERT ALISA JONES
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2008-12-31
Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable me-dia are provided for conducting an election. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for ensuring integrity of an electronic ballot. The method can include creating elec-tronic ballots for voters based on votes received from the voters;  digitally signing the electronic ballots; storing the signed elec-tronic ballots; retrieving the signed electronic ballots from stor-age;  verifying the digital signatures on the retrieved electronic ballots; and presenting the voters with validation pages derived from the retrieved electronic ballots, the validation pages in-cluding a user interface element for the voters to confirm that the retrieved electronic ballots accurately reflect their vote.
Patent CA-2712134-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARTER ASHLEY CRAIGE
IPC: B42D5/00
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: Theres is disclosed a device (10) for manufacturing a notepad (15) comprising a stack of sheets, a first side of each sheet having an adhesive to attach the first side to a reverse face of a sheet immediately facing said first side in said stack. The device (10) including a sheet feeder (20) for loading one or more loose sheets (24) of similar dimensions with the reverse face of each sheet (24) in said stack facing in the same direction and feeding each said sheet downstream of said device (10). A cutting means (40) is provided to cut each sheet (24) or a number of said sheets (24) to predetermined dimensions. An adhesive applicator (60) applies adhesive to a portion or portions of the first side of each sheet (24). A  stacking means (100) stacks the cut sheets one on top of the other whereby a forming means (120) forms the cut sheets together to form the notepad (15).
Patent CA-2712532-A1 (CA)
Title: Pneumatic soccer game
Inventor: TOMA OVIDIU
IPC: A63F7/06
Filed: 2010-08-10
Abstract: A pneumatic game apparatus. The apparatus comprises a table. The table comprises a horizontal top surface and peripheral side walls. Side walls extend above the top surface of the table. The table is provided with four apertures located at four opposite corners of the table. The apertures are located within the peripheral side walls at the corners. A plurality of manual pump means project air in a substantially horizontal manner from each aperture, across the top surface of the table. The plurality of pump means are positioned at a respective corner of the table and have outlets. Mounting means to mount each on the plurality of pump means are provided for rotation of the outlets about a vertical axis. One play object is positionable on the top surface of the table. The projected air streams move the play objects on the top surface of the table under a control of opposing players manipulating each of the plurality of manual pump means and manipulating the direction of the air streams, through rotation of the outlets.
Patent CA-2712650-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THULIN DANIERA Z
IPC: A23L29/10
Filed: 2010-07-30
Abstract: A shelf stable intermediate moisture baked food product having moisture retention and migration control and methods of manufacture is provided. In one embodiment, the shelf life extending moisture control system for an intermediate moisture developed food composition has a humectant blend, a hydrocolloid blend, and a hydrophobic blend. Another embodiment provides developed food composition having a water activity (A w) range of about 0.5 to 0.75. A method to manufacture a food composition can first develop a humectant/hydrocolloid matrix, then coating it with a hydrophobic oiUemulsifier blend. This hydrophobic surface coating on an already formed matrix creates a desired moisture barrier, while the humectants/hydrocolloids inhibit moisture migration.
Patent CA-2715779-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUISKEN RICHARD H
IPC: B23Q3/06
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A fixture for machine tools and the like includes a base member and first and second workpiece support units that are movably connected to the base member and define a space therebetween. The fixture includes a drive assembly that is operably connected to the workpiece support units to move the first and second workpiece support units towards and away from one another. The workpiece support units each include a wedge member extending toward the space between the workpiece support units. The wedge members include opposed engagement surfaces that taper towards one another for engaging slots in opposite ends of a workpiece. Each of the workpiece support units also includes a clamp for clamping a workpiece as it engages the wedge members.
Patent CA-2717220-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FREITAG NICOLAS
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: Flexible stabilizing strip (10) of substantially constant thickness e, intended to be used in reinforced soil constructions, which comprises a central portion (100) essentially consisting of a fibre-reinforced polymer matrix, the said portion running longitudinally in order to withstand tensile forces, and at least one variable-width lateral portion (105) comprising a plurality of segments (110, 120, 130) arranged in a continuity of material along the central portion (100). Associated construction. Methods of manufacturing such a strip.
Patent CA-2717510-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAW MICHAEL J
IPC: F24C15/16
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: A method of promoting uniform heating of a liquid in a microwave oven, comprises providing a container including an interior space for receiving a liquid, the liquid within the interior space having an uppermost portion and a lowermost portion, providing a microwave energy shielding element for being substantially laterally aligned with the uppermost portion of liquid, and exposing the liquid in the container to microwave energy. The microwave energy shielding element reduces the transmission of microwave energy to the uppermost portion of liquid in the container, which is prone to overheating relative to the lowermost portion.
Patent CA-2717548-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AFTANAS JEFFREY M
IPC: F16B35/04
Filed: 2010-10-14
Abstract: A fastening system especially well suited for use with solar panel systems that enables an electrical connection to be made between two metallic frame components that are secured together. The fastening assembly includes a spring clip and a threaded bolt that engages within a hole in the spring clip. The spring clip has a leaf spring like shape. The threaded bolt has a head portion shaped to permit it to be inserted in a channel of a frame member, then rotated ninety degrees, which flattens the spring clip and enables it to retain the threaded bolt in an upright orientation ready for use. After being rotated ninety degrees, the head is retained in the channel as well.  The fastening assembly can be inserted into a suitable sized channel of a frame member at any point along the channel, thus significantly simplifying and expediting the assembly of solar panel modules onto a supporting frame element.
Patent CA-2721087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COHEN ISAAC
IPC: A61K36/8964
Filed: 2009-04-10
Abstract: Selective apoptotic extracts of Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge are provided.  Also provided are methods of using said extracts to induce apoptosis in specific cells, especially in a human.  Provided as well are uses of the extracts of Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge for the preparation of a medicament for the selective induction of apoptosis in a living being.
Patent CA-2721349-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEZDOUR HAFID
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a support (1, 10) for an electrophoretic gel film comprising a first film (2) having a plurality of lips formed by stamping, the lips forming a plurality of retention points for an electrophoretic gel film to be received on the support. The invention also relates to an electrophoretic element for use in electrophoretic separations, comprising the support according to the first aspect, coated with an electrophoretic gel film, as well as to the use of such an electrophoretic element.
Patent CA-2722245-A1 (CA)
Title: Aspheric toric intraocular lens
Inventor: HAMLIN MICHAEL
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2009-05-05
Abstract: An aspheric toric intraocular lens (IOL) having toricity and asphericity in a single lens. The toricity and asphericity may be provided on separate surfaces, such as an anterior surface and a posterior surface, or the toricity and asphericity may be combined onto a single surface. The edge thickness may be varied sinusoidal to maintain equal edge thickness at 45 degree meridian.
Patent CA-2722585-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OESTERHELD KLAUS
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2009-05-04
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a surface mount circuit board indicator. In one embodiment the surface mount circuit board indicator includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having at least one light emitting diode (LED) die, one or more traces and at least one lens, a housing compris-ing at least one opening on a side along a perimeter of the housing, wherein the PCB is coupled to the housing such that a light output surface of the at least one LED die faces a same direction as the at least one opening and at least one alignment pin coupled to the housing.
Patent CA-2723076-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU ZHIPING
IPC: G01N21/76
Filed: 2009-05-11
Abstract: The invention disclosed here has several key elements: direct probe-on-sensor detection, mesh probe, and mesh reporter.  Furthermore, the mesh probe and reporter shall have some physical cross-linking between the polymer backbone(s), either covalently or non-covalently. In combination, this invention enables one to build an ultra-sensitive, low-cost, and highly portable system for molecular detection. Among its many potential applications is a direct detection of nucleic acids in crude lysate in a multiplex format, without the requirements for nucleic acids extraction and amplification. Such an improvement is likely to change the practice of genotyping and gene expression profiling done in a clininic setting. Another application is an ultrasensitive ELIZA assay in a multiplex format.
Patent CA-2725128-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAARMA MART
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 2009-04-30
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of treatment of neuronal disorders and more particularly to neurotrophic factor MANF and uses thereof. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical compound comprising MANF nucleic acid molecule, MANF protein or a functional fragment thereof for the treatment of a peripherial neuropathy including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, drug addiction and ischemic brain injury.
Patent CA-2725544-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAROFSKY DOUGLAS F
IPC: H01J49/28
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: Mass spectrometry cells include one or more interleaved magnetostatic and electrostatic lenses. In some examples, the electrostatic lenses are based on electrical potentials applied to magnetostatic lens pole pieces. In other alternatives, the electrostatic lenses can include conductive apertures. Applied voltages can be selected to trap or transport charged particles, and photon sources, gas sources, ion sources, and electron sources can be provided for various dissociation processes.
Patent CA-2727905-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIRSCH ALAN R
IPC: A61K36/74
Filed: 2011-01-13
Abstract: Methods and compositions for modifying an individual's perception of an interval of time are disclosed.
Patent CA-2728692-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KENNEDY JAMES LEHR
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 2009-06-24
Abstract: The invention disclosed is a new system and method for providing the mutual sharing of resources devoted to customer service. The system utilizes a telecommunications switching apparatus to rout incoming customer contacts to one or more pools of customer service agents. The system provides for a universal customer service interface that allows customer service agents to assist customers of other related companies. The automated system for sharing customer ser-vice resources includes a mutual assistance routing system in communication with requesting users of customer service agents, responding providers of customer service agents, databases containing customer information, thereby allowing customers who contact the requesting user to be served by shared agents.
Patent CA-2733607-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALLEN NATHAN TAIT
IPC: C01B6/04
Filed: 2011-03-09
Abstract: A process for production of a metal hydride compound MH x, wherein x is one or two and M is an alkali metal, Be or Mg. The process comprises combining a compound of formula (R1O)xM with aluminum, hydrogen and at least one metal selected from among titanium, zirconium, hafnium, niobium, vanadium, tantalum and iron to produce a compound of formula MH x. R1 is phenyl or phenyl substituted by at least one alkyl or alkoxy group. A  mole ratio of aluminum to (R1O)xM is from 0.1:1 to 1:1. The catalyst is present at a level of at least 200 ppm based on weight of aluminum.
Patent CA-2734114-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAKUTA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2009-10-26
Abstract: The present invention provide a depression head type discharge pump with a nozzle being open and shut by forward and backward displacements of the valve rod member by means of a lever member and a first bias member, wherein a second bias means is interposed between base and tip portions of the valve rod member to prevent the air from flowing back.   A depression head for a pump comprises a head body 24 having a liquid conduit communicating with a stem 6 of a discharge pump and hanging from a lower face of a transverse cylinder portion 30 provided with a nozzle 34 opened at its leading edge portion, and is constructed so that a valve rod 52 provided in the cylinder portion 30 is displaced backwardly and forwardly when the head body 24 is depressed; the valve rod member 52 is formed by a base portion 58 and a tip portion 66; and a second bias means 70 is interposed between the base portion 58 and the tip portion 66.
Patent CA-2734727-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FINE DAVID
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2009-08-14
Abstract: A method and device can alternately deliver high concentration of nitric oxide and oxygen-enriched air.
Patent CA-2736225-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEYMAN GHOLAM A
IPC: A61B3/14
Filed: 2011-04-04
Abstract: An ultrasonic scanning apparatus that includes a unique ultrasonic array to transmit ultrasonic energy to a biological structure, such as an eye. The ultrasonic array provides specific three--dimensional (3-D) information relating to the eye and precise volumetric information relating to structures associated therewith, such as a tumor, prior, during and/or after treatment. The ultrasonic array can also be combined with a therapeutic ultrasonic unit for real-time 3-D observation of a structure and the focal point of the transmitted therapeutic beam(s) on a monitor during the treatment of a structure, e.g., treatment of a lesion.
Patent CA-2736800-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CORTRIGHT RANDY D
IPC: C07C6/04
Filed: 2009-08-27
Abstract: Processes and reactor systems are provided for the conversion of oxygenated hydrocarbons to paraffins useful as liquid fuels The process involves the conv ersion of water soluble oxygenated hydrocarbons to oxygenates, such as alcohols, furans, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, diols. triols. and/or other polyols, followed by the subsequent conversion of the oxygenates to paraffins by dehydration and alkylalion. The oxygenated hydrocarbons may originate from any source, but are preferably derived from biomass.
Patent CA-2738744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANTOS SAVIO ALICIA
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2009-09-30
Abstract: The present invention is related to the field of molecular immunology, particularly to a peptide derived from the sequence of interleukine-15 (IL-15), wherein said peptide was optimized to inhibit the biological activity of this molecule. In the present invention, it is shown that this peptide inhibits IL-15-induced T cell proliferation, Tumor Necrosis Factor a(TNF.alpha.) induction and the expression of IL-8 and IL-6 by the IL-15 receptor .alpha. subunit (IL-15R.alpha.), all these effects mediated by the binding of the peptide to the IL-15R.alpha.. The invention is also related to the use of the peptide to treat pathologies where the abnormal expression of IL-15 or IL-15R.alpha. is related to the course of the disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and prostate cancer.
Patent CA-2740360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOFMANN THOMAS
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2009-09-30
Abstract: A method for treatment of patients with pulmonary diseases by providing an aerosolized combination of a methylxanthine and a topical steroid administered into a patient's conducting and central airways. The method utilizes a specific treatment protocol and a nebulizing system providing an aerosol having particles of a predetermined mass medial aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) delivered to the conducting and central lungs with overpressure and under controlled conditions.
Patent CA-2740465-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic credit default futures market
Inventor: PATTERSON DAVID G
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2011-05-18
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing a credit default futures market. A  system providing the credit default futures market includes a processor, memory and an interface. The interface is configured to display credit default futures contracts that subscribe to a set of standard terms and conditions. The processor is configured to settle certain credit futures contracts in kind and other in cash, depending on, at least in part, the maturity date of the futures contract. A method is presented for electronically clearing and settling probability of default futures contracts.
Patent CA-2744109-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEST BRUNO
IPC: E21B43/29
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A method of producing hydrocarbon material from a layer of oil sand located in an earth formation, the layer of oil sand having a thickness and extending in an extension direction for more than its thickness, the method comprising creating a borehole arrangement in the earth formation, including a production borehole having a production borehole section extending in a production borehole direction, and a refill borehole having a refill borehole section extending in a refill borehole direction, wherein both the production and the refill borehole directions are deviating less than 45 degrees from the extension direction; creating a cavity in the layer of oil sand, the cavity being in fluid communication with the production borehole section;  extending the cavity by operating fluid jetting means to jet a stream of fluid against a wall of the cavity, to obtain a slurry comprising fluid, hydrocarbon material, and sand; withdrawing the slurry from the cavity via the production borehole to a processing facility for processing the slurry; and injecting refill material into the cavity via the refill borehole section, wherein the refill borehole section extends below the production borehole section.
Patent CA-2747163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: D AGOSTINI MARK DANIEL
IPC: C10J3/72
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a cyclonic gasifier and cyclonic gasification method. The cyclonic gasifier and cyclonic gasification method involve a chamber having a first portion proximal to a first end and a second portion proximal to a second end, introducing a first fuel to the first portion of the chamber, introducing a second fuel to the chamber; and introducing a first oxidant to accelerate the velocity of the first fuel and swirl the first fuel from the first portion toward the second portion.
Patent CA-2747254-A1 (CA)
Title: Frameless access panel
Inventor: DE DOMENICO FABIO GIOVANNI
IPC: E04F19/08
Filed: 2011-07-25
Abstract: A frameless access panel comprises a panel member having an inner surface and an outer surface, a mounting member mounted to the inner surface and comprising at least one fixed tab extending outwardly therefrom, the fixed tab being spaced from a first edge of the panel member, at least one moveable member configured to slide along a respective track adjacent the inner surface between a first position and a second position, the first position being spaced from a second edge of the panel member, the second edge being opposite the first edge, and the second position being spaced further from the second edge than the first position, the moveable member comprising a tab extending outwardly therefrom, and a respective biasing member providing a force for biasing the at least one moveable member towards the first position. The frameless access panel is generally non-combustible.
Patent CA-2748266-A1 (CA)
Title: Procedes et systemes pour activer un equipement d'utilisateur final au niveau d'un local d'utilisateur final pour effectuer des communications lorsqu'une capacite de l'equipement d'utilisateur final a communiquer par l'intermediaire d'une liaison de communication connectant l'equipement d'utilisateur final a un reseau de communication est perturbee
Inventor: ARSENAULT JONATHAN ALLAN
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour effectuer des communications, telles que des appels téléphoniques, des accès à des sites de réseaux de données, des communications de systèmes d'alarme et/ou d'autres communications, sur un réseau de communication. Le procédé comprend : la détermination qu'une capacité du premier équipement d'utilisateur final au niveau d'un premier local d'utilisateur final à communiquer par l'intermédiaire d'une première liaison de communication connectant le premier équipement d'utilisateur final au réseau de communication est perturbée ; l'établissement d'une liaison de communication sans fil entre le premier équipement d'utilisateur final et un second équipement d'utilisateur final au niveau d'un second local d'utilisateur final ; et le déclenchement de l'échange des informations transmises par le premier équipement d'utilisateur final ou destinées à celui-ci sur le réseau de communication par l'intermédiaire de la liaison de communication sans fil et d'une seconde liaison de communication connectant le second équipement d'utilisateur final au réseau de communication. L'invention concerne également un appareil et un support lisible par un ordinateur contenant un élément de programme exécutable par un système informatique pour réaliser un tel procédé.
Patent CA-2749909-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BYRD CHRISTOPHER M
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2010-01-27
Abstract: A prosthetic knee includes a femoral component (12) and a tibial component (14) that cooperate to promote joint stability in deep flexion of the knee. An articulating surface (20) of the femoral component transitions from a convex curvature to a concave curvature at a femoral inflection point. An articulating surface of the tibial component transitions from a concave curvature to a convex curvature at a tibial inflection point. The femoral and tibial inflection points cooperate during flexion of the knee so that the concave curvat'oire of the femoral component mates with the convex curvature of the tibial component.
Patent CA-2756379-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NESHEIM GARY
IPC: B29C48/06
Filed: 2011-10-28
Abstract: A string cheese-forming machine provides for extrusion of cheese into control volumes, for example, implemented with tubes each movably blocked with a piston having a stop. Complete filling of each tube is detected before ejection of the cheese from the tubes is undertaken, thereby ensuring consistent product volume and weight.