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Patent CA-2689405-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOLAN MICHAEL J
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2009-12-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for analyzing the nature, location, position and orientation of hand hygiene dispensers within a facility and correlating that information with the usage experienced by each specific dispensers in order to correlate usage with physical characteristics of the dispenser, its location and position. Dispensers of various types are provided with data chips and acquire data correlating usage with the date and time of a dispensing cycle. The physical parameters associated with each dispenser are also known and recorded. All of this data is downloaded periodically into a database that assess such data in order to correlate usage of hand hygiene dispensers with parameters such as the nature of the dispenser, its location, position and orientation, time of day, work shift and the like. From this data, parameters can be defined that will optimize the use and positioning of hand hygiene dispensers within a facility such as a health care unit, hotel, restaurant or the like. According to one embodiment of the invention, the data is acquired by a reader or transponder that communicates with the data chip of the various dispensers using infrared or ultrasonic signal transmission. This acquired data is downloaded into a data processor for the analysis and optimization of dispenser positioning.
Patent CA-2689630-A1 (CA)
Title: The use of sized barite as a weighting agent for drilling fluids
Inventor: MASSAM JARROD
IPC: C09K8/36
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: An additive that increases the density of fluids used in a wellbore during the construction or repair of oil, gas, injection, water, or geothermal wells comprises a wellbore fluid containing a sized barite weighting agent that has an increased density with improved suspension stability without a significant viscosity increase. The wellbore fluid as described herein has rheological properties comparable to a conventional wellbore fluids but does not exhibit problems with sag and resulting variations in density. An illustrative embodiment of the claimed subject matter is further directed to a drilling fluid comprising a fluid phase and a solid phase weight material for increasing the density of the drilling fluid, wherein the weight material is a ground particulate material and has a particle size distribution of at least 50% by weight particles in the range of about 1 µm to about 5 µm and at least 90% by weight particles in the range of about 4 µm to about 8 µm. The invention also pertains to a method of drilling a subterranean well utilizing the drilling fluid. Further the invention pertains to a method of increasing the density of a fluid phase of the drilling fluid by adding to the fluid phase the solid phase weight material.
Patent CA-2689646-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHWARTZEL DAVID T
IPC: C25D17/00
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: An electrochlorination and electrochemical system for the on-site generation and treatment of municipal water supplies and other reservoirs of water, by using a custom mixed oxidant and mixed reductant generating system for the enhanced destruction of water borne contaminants by creating custom oxidation-reduction- reactant chemistries with real time monitoring. A range of chemical precursors are provided that when acted upon in an electrochemical cell either create an enhanced oxidation, or reduction environment for the destruction or control of contaminants. Chemical agents that can be used to control standard water quality parameters such as total hardness, total alkalinity, pH, total dissolved solids, and the like are introduced via the chemical precursor injection subsystem infrequently or in real time based on sensor inputs and controller set points.
Patent CA-2691687-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETIT PASCAL
IPC: G02F1/1503
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: Ce matériau électroactif comprend une matrice polymère autosupportée dans laquelle est inséré un système électroactif comprenant ou constitué par: - au moins un composé organique électroactif capable de se réduire et/ou d'acc epter des électrons et des cations jouant le rôle de charges de compensation ; - au moins un composé organique électroactif capable de s'oxyder et/ou d'é jecter des électrons et des cations jouant le rôle de charges de compensatio n; au moins l'un desdits composés organiques électroactifs précités étant él ectrochrome pour obtenir un contraste de couleur, des charges ioniques; ains i qu'un liquide de solubilisation dudit système électroactif, ledit liquide ne solubilisant pas ladite matrice polymère autosupportée, cette dernière ét ant choisie pour assurer un chemin de percolation des charges ioniques, ceci permettant, sous l'action d'un courant diélectrique, des réactions d'oxydat ion et de réduction desdits composés organiques électroactifs, lesquelles so nt nécessaires pour obtenir un contraste de couleur.
Patent CA-2694906-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STOKKA OEYVIND
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: The present invention regards a surface controlled device designed for injection of fluids in a well bore, typically an offshore well bore for petroleum production and gas injection / gas lift system for fluid injection. The device comprises a outer hollow housing (1) with at least one inlet and outlet and an internal body (2) moveable in a longitudinal direction within the outer housing (1). An inlet, in form of a variable orifice, is connected, through a mainly longitudinal bore of the internal body, with at least one slot. The present invention will give a fluid exiting the device with a minimal amount of energy or pressure loss over the device.
Patent CA-2695123-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHARD PAUL D
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2010-03-01
Abstract: A flexible port seal is provided for use in single incision surgery and includes an outer seal defining a bore extending from a proximal end of the outer seal to a distal end of the outer seal. A support plate is located within the bore of the outer seal and one or more throughports are attached to the support plate for receipt of a surgical instrument. The throughports form a fluid tight seal with cannulas and/or surgical instruments inserted through the throughports. The flexible port seal is formed of a compressible or flexible material to facilitate insertion through the single incision in the patient and allow for movement of the surgical instruments relative to the seal to independently orient each of the surgical instruments.
Patent CA-2695243-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICH DAVID GERARD
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: An attachment for a fuel tank of a fuel cell powered system is described. The attachment thermally conducts heat generated from an electronic component to the fuel tank. The attachment further affixes to the electronic component by a securing portion. In one aspect, the attachment is comprised in a fuel cell powered electronic device. In another aspect, the attachment is integral to the fuel tank.
Patent CA-2695548-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital broadcasting system and method of processing data in digital broadcasting system
Inventor: SONG JAE HYUNG
IPC: H04N7/015
Filed: 2008-08-25
Abstract: A digital broadcasting system and a data processing method are disclosed. A receiving system of the digital broadcasting system includes a receiving unit, an SI handler, and a decoding unit. The receiving unit receives broadcast signals including mobile service data and main service data. Herein, the mobile service data may configure a data group, and the data group may include a signaling information region in some of a plurality of data regions. Also, the signaling information region may include TPC signaling data and FIC signaling data. The SI handler acquires channel configuration information of the mobile service data from the broadcast signal using pre-decided IP access information, and extracts encoding format information for each IP stream component within a corresponding virtual channel service RTP-packetized and received from the acquired channel configuration information. The decoding unit decodes the mobile service data of the corresponding IP stream component based upon the extracted encoding format information.
Patent CA-2696518-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAPRIOLA JON
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: The present device is an illuminated building block device that mimics the look of a laser. The building block includes a non-opaque body comprising at least two mechanical connectors. At least two electrically independent conductors each traverse the body from each connector to each other connector. At least one LED is electrically connected to at least two of the electrical conductors.  With at least two building blocks mechanically connected, a power source may be applied to one of the connectors of one of the building blocks to illuminate each LED. Preferably, the body of the building block is generally transparent and is capable of transmitting light from a colored LED to a connected block, thus mimicking the look of a laser. The invention also comprises a set of building blocks that permits light from an LED to pass from one connected block to an adjacent connected block.
Patent CA-2697205-A1 (CA)
Title: Peptidomimetic protease inhibitors
Inventor: BABINE ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: A61K31/13
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to peptidomimetic compounds useful as protease inhibitors (1), particularly as serine protease inhibitors and more particularly as hepatitis C NS3 protease inhibitors; intermediates thereto; their preparation including novel steroselective processes to intermediates. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and to methods for using the compounds for inhibiting HCV protease or treating a patient suffering from an HCV infection or physiological condition related to the infection. Also provided are pharmaceutical combinations comprising, in addition to one or more HCV  serine protease inhibitors, one or more interferons exhibiting anti-HCV  activity and/or one or more compounds having anti HCV activity and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and methods for treating or preventing a HCV infection in a patient using the compositions. The present invention is also directed to a kit or pharmaceutical pack for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
Patent CA-2697337-A1 (CA)
Title: Gauntlet motive battery
Inventor: BROWN JOE
IPC: H01M50/463
Filed: 2010-03-22
Abstract: An improved gauntlet wet cell battery provides a plurality of elongated hollow spines filled with active material in a cathode array. Bottom ends of the cathode array are closed with an electrically conductive bottom end cap that electrically and mechanically interconnects the free ends of each spine so as to close and substantially rigidly locate the free ends of said spines with respect to one another. In this manner, electrical continuity between the spines is maintained even if one of the spines fractures, cracks, or otherwise becomes mechanically disassociated from an upper portion of the same spine.
Patent CA-2698213-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIMES DAVID J
IPC: F01C5/00
Filed: 2008-08-29
Abstract: An exemplary pump includes a pump housing defining a pump cavity, a movable pumping member situated in the pump cavity, and at least one pressure- absorbing member located inside the pump housing. The housing also has an inlet and an outlet, and includes at least one interior non- wearing location that contacts liquid in the pump housing when the pump housing is primed with the liquid. The movable pumping member, when driven to move, urges flow of the liquid from the inlet through the pump cavity to the outlet. The at least one pressure-absorbing member is located inside the pump housing at the non-wearing location and contacts the liquid. The pressure-absorbing member has a compliant property to exhibit a volumetric compression when subjected to a pressure increase in the liquid contacting the pressure-absorbing member, the volumetric compression being sufficient to alleviate at least a portion of the pressure increase.
Patent CA-2700432-A1 (CA)
Title: Visor and method of making the same
Inventor: ARNOLD DEREK LESLIE
IPC: A42B3/24
Filed: 2008-09-25
Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a visor (2) having a spacer or seal (7) extending along at least a portion of a periphery of a viewing area of the visor, comprising a step of injection molding the seal or spacer in a mold.
Patent CA-2701265-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAPLAN STANLEY
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 2010-04-20
Abstract: A solid masonry and hollow block fastening device that uses two expansion collars to secure a fastening thereof in varied masonry materials. In greater particularity, the two expansion collars are interconnected by a bridge of a unitary construction therewith in order to enhance the strength and holding power thereof when mounted on masonry material.
Patent CA-2702854-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DARIN TESSIER H
IPC: B60J3/00
Filed: 2010-05-12
Abstract: A sunvisor of thermoplastic polymer (such as polycarbonate) compositition for motor vehicles, that attaches to the exterior, above and/or ahead of the motor vehicle's windshield (s). T he sunvisor extends forward of the cab, and has top and bottom surfaces, a leading and trailing edge and right and left edges. The sunvisor allows for VLT  (visible light transmission). T he sunvisor attaches to the cab of the motor vehicle via fasteners and/or mounting plates.
Patent CA-2703648-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATSON RICHARD L
IPC: B32B27/04
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: Particular aspects provide compositions and methods for treating or preventing bacterial infection or at least one symptom related to bacterial infection, and the like in a subject in need thereof by administering a therapeutic composition com-prising at least one electrokinetically generated fluid (including gas-enriched electrokinetically generated fluids) as disclosed herein, the electrokinetically altered aqueous fluid suitable to alter cellular membrane structure or function sufficient to provide for modu-lation of intracellular signal transduction, wherein treating bacterial infection or at least one symptom related to bacterial infection is thereby afforded. In particular embodiments, the fluids are gas-enriched fluids or therapeutic compositions and methods, and in-clude oxygen-enriched water optionally in combination with other therapeutic agents. Other embodiments include particular routes of administration or formulations for the gas-enriched therapeutic compositions.
Patent CA-2704073-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAGE DENIS
IPC: A47B21/013
Filed: 2010-05-18
Abstract: The invention is a self-supporting, mobile or fixed, adjustable stand for items such a computer keyboard, mouse or laptop computer for use while sitting on a recliner, sofa or chair, standing, sitting or kneeling on the floor.  The assembly consists of an articulated arm mechanism with supporting gas spring piston that allows the tray to be raised or lowered effortlessly. The arm assembly swivels sideways to allow the user to sit or stand more freely.  The tray assemblies also swivel for added practicality. The stand may be movable or fastened to a floor or another firm location. Movable base assembly options are included and four adjustable foot pegs or casters may be used to level the stand perfectly to the floor and to improve the mobility.    The stand can be used with a wired or wireless keyboard and mouse when viewing a large monitor or television from a distance.
Patent CA-2704298-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for treating overactive bladder
Inventor: SUZUKI MASANORI
IPC: A61K31/426
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: [Problems] To provide a pharmaceutical composition which is useful as a therapeutic agent for overactive bladder. [Means for solution] A pharmaceutical composition comprising (R)-2-(2--aminothiazol-4-yl)-4'-{2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl}acetanilide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (3R)-quinuclidin-3-yl (1S)-1-phenyl-1,2,3,4--tetrahydroisoquinoline-2-carboxylate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as active ingredients, in particular a pharmaceutical composition for improving various symptoms accompanying overactive bladder, such as urinary urgency, pollakiuria and/or urinary incontinence
Patent CA-2704433-A1 (CA)
Title: Biosolids-based food additive for animal feed and methods of production
Inventor: LOGAN ANDREW J
IPC: C12N1/00
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes and business methods and wastewater treatment units for converting the waterborne residuals from wastewater generated by food processing plants into an ingredient suitable for use in animal feeds.  The ingredient produced by the processes of the present invention has a high protein content and can be used as a replacement for conventional sources of animal feed protein such as fish meal.
Patent CA-2704644-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAW ANDREW
IPC: D06L4/40
Filed: 2008-11-03
Abstract: Variants of B. licheniformis alpha-amylase exhibit improved enzymatic performance, including increased themosta-bility and reduced calcium dependence. Compositions comprising the variants are useful in methods of starch processing, starch liquefaction, fermatation, starch saccharification, cleaning, laundrying, textile desizing, baking, and biofilm removal.    The nucleic acids encoding the variants are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2706740-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLAR DOUGLAS SPENCER
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of enzymes for copying or amplifying bisulphite modified or treated nucleic acids, wherein the enzymes are more effective in copying or amplifying the nucleic acid compared with native Taq polymerase under substantially the same conditions.
Patent CA-2706985-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRITZLAR VOLKER
IPC: B29C45/54
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a piston injection unit for an injection molding machine with a cylinder (11), a piston (9) guided movably therein and a nozzle unit (4), which is disposed at one end of the cylinder. Flowable material can be pressed through the nozzle unit (4) by means of the piston. A supply opening (21) is provided in the cylinder wall in a region, which, in every position of the piston (9) during the operation, is on the side of the end of the piston, assigned to the nozzle unit, facing away from the nozzle unit, so that the flowable material can be introduced into the cylinder (11) transversely to the longitudinal axis of the piston or the cylinder. The piston (9) has at least one first sealing area (23) at the end of the piston assigned to the nozzle unit.  The sealing area has an external surface of the piston and an internal surface of the cylinder, which seal by mutual flat contact. In the area between the supply opening and the first sealing region, a flow channel (15, 17, 18, 24) for the flowable material is provided and, in the piston end facing the nozzle unit, discharges at a distance from the outer surface of the piston and/or a scraper part (8) for a flat contact with the outer wall of the piston is provided at the cylinder (11). A scraper surface, extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the piston or the cylinder and surrounding the piston (9), is formed in a plane, which is provided at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the piston.
Patent CA-2707400-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KE HUA ZHU
IPC: A61P19/00
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: The invention provides a method of enhancing bone fracture healing involving administering a sclerostin inhibitor.  In one aspect, the invention includes use of a therapeutically effective amount of sclerostin binding agent to treat a bone fracture, wherein one or more administrations of the sclerostin binding agent are administered over a treatment period lasting at least two weeks and beginning within two weeks of the fracture.
Patent CA-2709829-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKOGSTER AAPO MAURI KUSTAA
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: A scratch-off instant game card and method of manufacture provides a substrate having a secure area with full colour variable images printed on the secure area comprising information which is variable between cards. The image is printed using a digital printing method capable of printing variable images including the liquid electro-photographic printing method, the toner electro-photographic printing method, the continuous inkjet printing method and the drop on demand inkjet printing method.  The substrate for the security area comprises sufficient absorptive qualities to enable a rapid and high level of adhesion of the image to the security area and being sufficiently impenetrable to prevent determination of the contents of the image through the substrate.  Two varnish layers and two scratch-off layers cover the graphical image.
Patent CA-2709846-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition de caoutchouc pour bande de roulement de pneumatique hiver
Inventor: FUKASAWA HIROKO
IPC: B60C11/14
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: Composition de caoutchouc utilisable comme bande de roulement d'un pneumatique hiver, à adhérence élevée sur glace fondante, comportant au moins un élastomère diénique tel que du caoutchouc naturel et/ou un polybutadiène, plus de 30 pce d'un agent plastifiant liquide, entre 50 et 150 pce d'une charge renforçante telle que silice et/ou noir de carbone et entre 5 et 40 pce de microparticules de semoule de blé. L'invention concerne également l'utilisation d'une telle composition pour la fabrication de bandes de roulement de pneumatiques hiver, ainsi que ces bandes de roulement et pneumatiques eux-mêmes.
Patent CA-2714206-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMEL STEFAN
IPC: B65D88/28
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) and a method for receiving and handing over fine-grain to coarse-grain solids from a container to a higher pressure system via a cut-off device. The device and method according to the invention allow improvement of the hand-over of the solids while reliably guaranteeing the solids transport even for difficult bulk materials, high operational flexibility when used for various bulk materials and high flow rates towards the receiving container while avoiding compression of the bulk material. The device is characterized by at least one vertical central tubular body (2) (central tube) which is arranged inside the container (1') at a distance in the direction of gravitation (g) upstream of the cut-off device (18) and which is open at the top and at the bottom, and by gas supply devices (4, 7) impinging the container bottom (19) and/or the central tube (2) to produce a solids flow in the central tube.
Patent CA-2715263-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUNEAU ETIENNE
IPC: F16B5/04
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A fastening device for preassembling structural members includes a hollow cylindrical body; a bearing ring provided at a proximal end of the hollow body and against which one of the structural members is intended to bear in a fastening position; a pulling threaded rod extending through the hollow body to be inserted into the structural members; a tightening means connected to the pulling threaded rod for maintaining the structural members against each other, the tightening means including a removable tubular end piece for mounting on a proximal threaded end of the pulling threaded rod that can be locally axially compacted under the action of a force applied on the pulling threaded rod in order to form a radial bead for sandwiching the structural members between the latter and the bearing ring; the fastening device including a sheath.
Patent CA-2719632-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UMHOLTZ MASON
IPC: A47G29/00
Filed: 2010-11-03
Abstract: A tray unit includes a main body including at least one storage space and a wall structure surrounding the at least one storage space. The wall structure includes a bottom wall and a sidewall surrounding the bottom wall to define the at least one storage space.  The tray unit further includes a magnet arranged with the wall structure at a location along a perimeter of the main body.