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Patent CA-2775999-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOGG DAVID
IPC: H01B7/04
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: An umbilical for use in the offshore production of hydrocarbons, and in particular to a power umbilical for use in deep water applications, is described comprising a plurality of longitudinal strength members, said strength members having one or more varying characteristics along the length of the umbilical. In this way, the longitudinal strength members in the umbilical can be provided to have for example a higher or greater tensile strength where required, usually nearer to the surface of the water or topside, whilst having lower or less tensile strength, and usually therefore lower or less weight, where higher or greater strength is not as critical.
Patent CA-2776054-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleic acids encoding a g-protein coupled receptor involved in sensory transduction
Inventor: ZUKER CHARLES S
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1999-07-27
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of sensory cell specific G-protein coupled receptors, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of sensory cell specific G-protein coupled receptors.
Patent CA-2778445-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of forming a lubricating coating on a razor blade, such a razor blade and razor blade coating system
Inventor: VLACHOS GIORGOS
IPC: B05B12/20
Filed: 2009-10-22
Abstract: Razor blade coating system and method of forming a lubricating coating on a razor blade (38) comprising: (a) providing a razor blade (38) at a predetermined temperature (T), (b) providing a tank (12) of an colloidal dispersion (14) of a polymer, (c) providing a spray gun (22) in fluid communication with the tank (12), (f) controlling a first gas stream to nebulize the colloidal dispersion (14) into a mist (24), (g) independently controlling a second gas stream to form the mist (24), independently from step (f), (h) transporting the mist (24) to the razor blade (38), and (i) sintering the polymer applied onto the razor blade (38).
Patent CA-2779578-A1 (CA)
Title: Purification of staphylococcus aureus type 5 and type 8 capsular saccharides
Inventor: COSTANTINO PAOLO
IPC: A61K39/085
Filed: 2010-11-01
Abstract: The invention provides a method for releasing capsular polysaccharide from S.aureus type 5 or type 8 cells, comprising the step of treating the cells with acid. The invention further provides a process for purifying capsular polysaccharide from S.aureus type 5 or type 8 cells comprising this method. Other processing steps may be included in the process, such as enzymatic treatment, e.g. to remove nucleic acid, protein and/or peptidoglycan contaminants; diafiltration, e.g. to remove low molecular weight contaminants; anion exchange chromatography, e.g. to remove residual protein; and concentration.
Patent CA-2780400-A1 (CA)
Title: Device and method for surveying jet grouting piles in the ground
Inventor: SCHNEIDER NIKOLAUS
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2012-06-18
Abstract: A device and a method are provided for surveying jet grouting piles in the subsoil, which is suitable for a drilling and grouting linkage assembly for creating a hole and a jet grouting pile in the region of the hole. Such a measurement device is integrated in the drilling and grouting linkage assembly and comprises: a scanning element which can be moved from a retracted position to an extended position, which scanning element is deflected inside the measurement device to a retraction and extension housing mounted on the measurement device. The scanning element comprises at least in segments a shape-memory alloy.
Patent CA-2781823-A1 (CA)
Title: Spiroindolinone pyrrolidines
Inventor: BARTKOVITZ DAVID JOSEPH
IPC: C07D487/10
Filed: 2010-11-29
Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula (I) wherein X, Y and R1 to R8 are described herein along with the enantiomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.
Patent CA-2782309-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMID LUMINITA CLAUDIA
IPC: C02F1/72
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: Methods for treating water and pulp used in a paper or cardboard manufacturing process. Oxygen and nutrients are added to the water or pulp to increase the activity of aerobic bacteria resulting in a reduction of organic substances such as fatty acids. Alternatively oxygen alone is added to the water or pulp to reduce all both aerobic and anaerobic bacterial activity.
Patent CA-2783040-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KINSKEY TERRENCE P
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2012-07-09
Abstract: A tool holder is described. The tool holder can include a main panel having a front side and a plurality of sleeves extending from the front side and forming openings. The plurality of sleeves can include a first sleeve component forming peaks and valleys and a second sleeve component coupled to the first sleeve component at coupling points. At least one primary opening can be formed between the main panel and the first sleeve component between adjacent valleys and at least one secondary opening can be formed between the second sleeve component and the first sleeve component between adjacent peaks. A tool can be received through each opening and stored in the tool holder.
Patent CA-2784538-A1 (CA)
Title: Alignment and imaging of an eye with an ultrasonic scanner
Inventor: EILERS GEORGE J
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 2009-12-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for generating accurate and precise ultrasonic images of biological materials or animate objects, such as the cornea and lens of the eye, and, in particular, to an ultrasonic scanning apparatus that can position its virtual center of curvature such that its ultrasonic transducer will emit pulses that reflect substantially perpendicularly from a curved specular surface of interest within the eye. This invention can allow real time imaging of a lens as it accommodates and can better enable researchers and ophthalmic surgeons to develop, fit, implant and diagnose performance of accommodative lenses.
Patent CA-2784573-A1 (CA)
Title: Membrane electrolysis stack, electrodialysis device including the stack and method for the regeneration of an electroless plating bath
Inventor: HEYDECKE JENS
IPC: B01D61/44
Filed: 2011-04-13
Abstract: To prevent biological fouling in an electrodialysis device, a membrane electrolysis stack and an electrodialysis device including this membrane electrolysis stack are created. The electrodialysis device preferably serves for the regeneration of an electroless plating bath, for example a nickel plating bath. It comprises at least one anode An and at least one cathode Ca as well as respectively a membrane electrolysis stack arranged between an anode An and a cathode Ca, every membrane electrolysis stack comprising membranes stacked on top of each other and respectively electrolyte compartments arranged therebetween, at least one first and at least one second membrane alternating in succession in the membrane electrolysis stack. At least one first membrane is selected from a group comprising an anion exchange membrane A and a bipolar membrane BP, and at least one second membrane is selected from a group comprising a monoselective anion exchange membrane MSA, a monoselective cation exchange membrane CSA and a proton-selective exchange membrane, with the proviso that the at least one first membrane and at least one second membrane in the membrane electrolysis stacks are respectively selected independently of each other and that at least one first membrane in the membrane electrolysis stack is a bipolar membrane BP. Furthermore, it is provided that the electrolyte compartments located on the cathode side to the at least one first membrane are diluate compartments Di1, Di2 in which the electrolyte to be regenerated is contained, and that the electrolyte compartments located on the cathode side to the at least one second membrane are concentrate compartments Co1, Co2, Co3 in which interfering ions taken up from the electrolytes to be regenerated are contained.
Patent CA-2785335-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PEGG WILLIAM S
IPC: B63B29/02
Filed: 2010-12-20
Abstract: Boats including elevated walkways that are useful for increasing cabin height in a boat, such as a bow rider style boat, are described. Such elevated walkways are elevated relative to either a cockpit deck portion or a deck portion of a bow area and can be used to connect the bow area to the cockpit area. The cabin of a boat with an elevated walkway as described is located at least partially below the elevated walkway. The portion of the cabin below the elevated walkway has a ceiling area that is elevated relative to either the deck portion of the bow area or the cockpit area deck portion where the elevated walkway overlaps the cabin space. Elevated walkways as described herein are located on the boat such that they either overlap the central longitudinal axis of the boat or the end of the elevated walkway near the cockpit is located between port and starboard dash consoles.
Patent CA-2786010-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POLVI ESKO OLAVI
IPC: F23C10/16
Filed: 2011-01-25
Abstract: An interface for a pressurized fluidized bed combustion facility is disclosed that enables future addition of carbon dioxide capture technology to capture facility flue gas emissions. The interface includes a gas to water pressurized heat recovery steam generator to cool facility flue gas and provide steam to the facility steam turbine generator. A VFD motor and flue gas expander are coupled to a combustion air compressor to energize the facility. The expander is synchronized over a SSS-clutch to drive the compressor. The interface in combination with carbon capture technology and methods for conditioning flue gas are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2787393-A1 (CA)
Title: Oral care product for sensitive enamel care
Inventor: PILCH SHIRA
IPC: A61K8/19
Filed: 2011-01-28
Abstract: Disclosed are anti-erosion oral care formulations and methods that provide erosion protection while maintaining adequate cleaning performance. The anti-erosion oral care formulations include a copolymer of a methylvinyl ether and a maleic anhydride and a metal compound or salt that becomes more soluble at acidic pH.
Patent CA-2787541-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEIDERICH ERNST
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2011-01-18
Abstract: A pick tool (100) comprising an insert (110) and a steel holder (120) for the insert (110), the insert (110) comprising a superhard tip (112) joined to a cemented carbide support body (114) having an insertion shank (118); the steel holder (120) comprising a shaft (122) for connection to a tool carrier (not shown) and provided with a bore (126) configured for receiving the insertion shank (118); the volume of the cemented carbide support body (114) being at least 6 cm3.
Patent CA-2791900-A1 (CA)
Title: A bidirectional water turbine
Inventor: CHIR ADAM PHILIP
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2011-01-20
Abstract: A bidirectional water turbine (10) comprising: an upstream rotor module (52) and a downstream rotor module (54), each of the upstream and downstream rotor modules (52, 54) carrying a rotor (20, 22) comprising a plurality of blades (24); wherein the upstream and downstream rotor modules (52, 54) are individually removable from the turbine (10), the turbine (10) being configured to operate with one of the upstream and downstream rotor modules (52, 54) removed.
Patent CA-2793193-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EKICI OZGUR
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 2012-10-22
Abstract: Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for performing inter-frequency measurements in a mobile network are disclosed. An example method in a mobile station disclosed herein comprises receiving, from a network, a list specifying a set of frequencies for which measurements are to be performed, and if the set of frequencies exceeds a monitoring capability of the mobile station, prioritizing measurement of a subset of frequencies from the set of frequencies based on information separate from the list obtained from the network.
Patent CA-2795825-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAUMANN ROBERT
IPC: H01L29/04
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: The invention provides polycrystalline silicon having concentrations of dopants of 1-10 ppta of boron, 1-20 ppta of phosphorus, 1-10 ppta of arsenic, 0.01-1 ppta of aluminum, and having a charge carrier lifetime of at least 2000 and at most 4500 µs.
Patent CA-2799648-A1 (CA)
Title: Natural draft combustion mixer
Inventor: LUNDSTROM ROBBIE W
IPC: F23L1/02
Filed: 2013-01-07
Abstract: A natural draft combustion mixer in which the primary air intake is positioned downstream from the point of fuel introduction, consists of a heat return port for orifice freeze protection that is located adjacent to the orifice, as well as a removable orifice holder for ease of access to the orifice during maintenance and set-up of the combustion system.
Patent CA-2800149-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOWLING JEREMY
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2011-05-04
Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and effectively removing water from mine areas is presented. In one embodiment, one or more directionally drilled dewatering wells are drilled into the geologic formation such that at least a portion of the dewatering well is positioned underneath the mine. In one embodiment, one or more of the dewatering wells may originate outside the perimeter of the mine so as not to interfere with mine operations. In one embodiment, a hydrogeologic assessment along with mine dewatering requirements may be used to generate a mine dewatering plan. In one embodiment, a hydrogeologic assessment along with a determination of the dewatering requirements of the mine and surrounding areas may be used to create a mine dewatering plan. In one embodiment, the mine dewatering plan provides design information pertaining to each dewatering well.
Patent CA-2800171-A1 (CA)
Title: Tensioactif a olefines internes sulfone pour recuperation de petrole amelioree
Inventor: HUTCHISON JOHN C
IPC: E21B43/16
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de récupération de pétrole à partir d'une formation pétrolifère, consistant à introduire dans la formation une composition aqueuse contenant au moins un dérivé sulfoné d'au moins une oléfine interne, ces oléfines se caractérisant par de faibles quantités de tri-substitution sur la liaison oléfine, le dérivé sulfoné étant obtenu par sulfonation d'une composition contenant des oléfines internes de la formule : R1R2C=CR3R4, dans laquelle R1, R2, R3 et R4 sont identiques ou différents et représentent hydrogène ou des groupes hydrocarbyle saturés linéaires ou à chaîne ramifiée, et le nombre total d'atomes de carbone de R1, R2, R3 et R4 est compris entre 6 et 44, à condition qu'au moins environ 96 % en moles de R1 et R3 représentent des groupes hydrocarbyle saturés linéaires ou à chaîne ramifiée et qu'au moins environ 96% en moles de R2 et R4 représentent hydrogène. L'invention concerne également des compositions destinées à être utilisées dans la récupération de pétrole à partir d'une formation pétrolifère.
Patent CA-2801755-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MALADAIN HUGUES
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2011-06-27
Abstract: Described here are deformable, monolithic, stabilization implants suitable for use within bone and between bones to fuse vertebral bodies, to repair herniated discs, or to repair spinal compression fractures. The implants are introduced into a chosen site at a first, smaller height and then plastically deformed to achieve a second, but unique, pre-selected, larger height. Variations of the device provide one or more specific larger heights. The devices are suitable as intervertebral spinal fusion implants for the immobilization of adjacent vertebral bodies. Methods of and instruments for deployment of the implants are also described. Also described are variations of the device suitable as sizing instruments. These versions are elastic, i.e., not plastically deformable, and may be restored to their original size. Many of the described variations include deformable regions serving as hinges. Other variations are non-monolithic or may have one or more classical hinges substituted for the deformable regions.
Patent CA-2802959-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRENNEIS D CHAD
IPC: C04B14/16
Filed: 2011-06-21
Abstract: The present invention is directed to plug-and-abandon operations that use plugging compositions comprising cement kiln dust, pumicite, and/or lime. An embodiment includes a method of plugging a well bore for abandonment comprising: placing a plugging composition in the well bore, the plugging composition comprising: cement kiln dust in an amount of about 5% to about 100% by weight of cementitious components, pumicite in an amount of about 5% to about 100% by weight of cementitious components, 0% to about 24% of Portland cement by weight of cementitious components, and water; and allowing the plugging composition to set and form a plug.
Patent CA-2803994-A1 (CA)
Title: Floor drain assembly and method
Inventor: HULL ERIC
IPC: E03C1/22
Filed: 2013-01-23
Abstract: A drain assembly for providing a drain in a floor. The drain assembly includes a drain conduit, a strainer and an adaptor. The drain conduit has an inner surface that defines a fluid flow path and an outer surface. The strainer is disposed above the drain conduit and has openings in fluid communication with the fluid flow path of the drain conduit.  The adaptor may be securable in the drain conduit and may be connected to the strainer. Prior to securing the adaptor in the drain conduit, a position of the adaptor in the drain conduit may be moveable to allow a top surface of the strainer to be substantially aligned with the floor. A method of assembly is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2804836-A1 (CA)
Title: Variable capacity screw compressor and method
Inventor: DORMAN DENNIS R
IPC: F04C18/16
Filed: 2011-07-19
Abstract: A variable capacity screw compressor comprises a suction port, at least two screw rotors and a discharge port being configured in relation to a selected rotational speed that operates at least one screw rotor at an optimum peripheral velocity that is independent of a peripheral velocity of the at least one screw rotor at a synchronous motor rotational speed for a rated screw compressor capacity. A motor is configured to drive the at least one screw rotor at a rotational speed at a full-load capacity that is substantially greater than the synchronous motor rotational speed at the rated screw compressor capacity. A variable speed drive receives a command signal from a controller and generates a control signal that drives the motor at the selected rotational speed. A method for sizing at least two variable capacity screw compressors and a refrigeration chiller incorporating a variable capacity screw compressor are separately presented.
Patent CA-2806780-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the preparation of intermediates for the manufacture of nep inhibitors
Inventor: HOOK DAVID
IPC: C07C269/06
Filed: 2011-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for producing useful intermediates for the manufacture of NEP inhibitors or prodrugs thereof, in particular NEP inhibitors comprising a y-amino-5-biphenyl-a-methylalkanoic acid, or acid ester, backbone, such as N-(3-carboxyl-1-oxopropyl)-(4S)-(p-phenylphenylmethyl)-4-amino-(2R)-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester or salt thereof.
Patent CA-2808864-A1 (CA)
Title: Low profile backwater valve with lock
Inventor: COSCARELLA GABE
IPC: F16K15/18
Filed: 2010-08-20
Abstract: A low profile backwater valve includes a hollow valve body having an inlet, an outlet, a top and a bottom. A pivoting valve member that is buoyant in water moves between a normally open position along the bottom of the valve bod} and a closed position sealing the inlet. A locking member is positioned in the hollow valve body. The locking member has a release position below the pivot axis of the valve member that permits the valve member to pivot freely, and a locking position immediately adjacent to the valve member that secures the valve member in the closed position. A handle is attached to the locking member and is accessible from outside and from the top of the hollow valve body. The handle moves the locking member between the release position and the locking position.
Patent CA-2809554-A1 (CA)
Title: Flame device
Inventor: CHEN WEI-LONG
IPC: F23D14/70
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: A flame device includes a fluid inducing assembly (1) that can induce external air therein. A flow diverting mechanism (20) includes a plurality of vanes (22). The plurality of vanes (22) are circumferentially disposed and each pair of adjacent vanes includes a space therebetween defining a passage (L1) which is spiral shaped. Each vane (22) has a first section exposed to outside and not concealed by a concealing member (12) defining a flow intake zone (b). Each vane has a second section encircled by the concealing member (12) defining a flow accelerating zone (c). A shield (3) is disposed above the fluid inducing assembly (1). A combustion head (30) is disposed above the flow diverting mechanism (20) and includes a mixing chamber (m), a flame guiding member (31), and a plurality of grooves (L2). The flame guiding member (31) is in a spaced relationship and circumferentially conceals a wall delimiting the mixing chamber (m).
Patent CA-2810021-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERNANDEZ VINCENT S
IPC: C07F5/02
Filed: 2011-09-07
Abstract: This invention relates to, among other items, benzoxaborole compounds and their use for treating bacterial infections. The compounds are of formula (I), (II) or (III) wherein R3 is substituted or unsubstituted nitroalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted aminoalkyl; R4 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkoxy, and unsubstituted phenyl; Y is O or S; and R5 is selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted alkyl and substituted or unsubstituted hctcroalkyl; or a salt, hydrate or solvate thereof.
Patent CA-2810752-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARIN SERGEY
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2011-04-26
Abstract: There is disclosed a computer network implemented method and system operable on a platform for managing the completion of a crowd sourcing activity. The crowd sourcing activity includes a plurality of tasks, each task including optionally a plurality of sub-tasks. A method in accordance with an embodiment includes: assigning one or more targeted incentives to completion of one or more particular tasks or sub-tasks; inviting a plurality of participating users to complete one or more particular tasks or sub-tasks based on the targeted incentives; and tracking progress in the completion of the one or more particular tasks or sub-tasks by the participating users. In another embodiment, a system includes a task manager adapted to: assign one or more targeted incentives to completion of one or more particular tasks or sub- tasks; invite a plurality of participating users to complete one or more particular tasks or sub- tasks based on the targeted incentives; and track progress in the completion of the one or more particular tasks or sub-tasks by the participating users.
Patent CA-2812375-A1 (CA)
Title: A reclosable pouring element with a barrier film and a support wall
Inventor: HIMMELSBACH SVEN
IPC: B65D5/74
Filed: 2011-08-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a reclosable pouring element (1) for liquids that are contained in packages (6), in particular liquid food, comprising a main part (2) that has a pouring opening (7), an external thread (9), and a flange (5, 5") for connecting to the package (6); a cutting ring (3) that has a blade (14) and a protrusion (13); and a screw lid (4) that has an internal thread (11) and a driver (12), said pouring opening (7) being closed by a barrier film (18). The aim of the invention is to achieve an improved protection of the barrier film (18) against damage while still ensuring a reliable opening function of the pouring element. This is achieved in that the main part (2) has a support wall (16) against which the barrier film (18) lies.