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Patent CA-2876880-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORRESTER JERRY
IPC: B65D41/00
Filed: 2015-01-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a springer cap for use with containers such as those uses for holding beverages. Springer cap is a spring assisted cap configured for attachment to the under of containers lids. Springer cap will enable one to open and close a container spout repeatedly by simply pulling the container tab upward each time, to open and to close its spout. The invention comprising wire means with predetermined memory and shape for providing opening and closing movements of a container cap.
Patent CA-2878172-A1 (CA)
Title: Asphalt production from oil sand bitumen
Inventor: BROWNIE JOHN
IPC: C10G1/04
Filed: 2013-07-17
Abstract: Methods are provided for making asphalt from crude oils derived from mined oil sands that have been subjected to a solvent froth treatment as part, of the process for making a crude oil that is suitable for pipeline transport. A froth treatment is used that preserves a greater percentage of the asphalteiie content of the crude oil derived from the mined oil sands.
Patent CA-2880256-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE TAMMY
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2011-01-14
Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for encoding and decoding a motion vector. The method of encoding a motion vector includes: selecting a mode from among a first mode in which information indicating a motion vector predictor of at least one motion vector predictor is encoded and a second mode in which information indicating generation of a motion vector predictor based on pixels included in a previously encoded area adjacent to a current block is encoded; determining a motion vector predictor of the current block according to the selected mode and encoding information about the motion vector predictor of the current block; and encoding a difference vector between a motion vector of the current block and the motion vector predictor of the current block.
Patent CA-2881213-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUNHAM ROBERT C
IPC: A61P37/04
Filed: 2013-08-08
Abstract: The present invention provides in part fusion proteins derived from Chlamydia spp. The present invention also provides in part methods for treating or preventing Chlamydia infection using the fusion proteins.
Patent CA-2882696-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER TRENT J
IPC: H04W12/02
Filed: 2013-08-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a suspect through location and time events is provided herein. During operation a central server continuously receives updates from multiple networks regarding device identifiers and associated access points. When an event (e.g., a crime) occurs at a certain location, an access point(s) near the event are identified and devices associated with the access point(s) at the time of the event are determined. The identified devices are then utilized to determine potential suspects.
Patent CA-2883309-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRUMBLE ELIJAH
IPC: B27B33/08
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A circular saw blade includes a disc-shaped body, and a plurality of cutting teeth fixedly connected to the disc-shaped body. The plurality of cutting teeth defines a tooth pitch of about 50 millimeters to 100 millimeters.
Patent CA-2883996-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymeric finasteride nanoparticle, aqueous composition containing same, composition for the treatment of alopecia, method for preparing said composition, and use thereof
Inventor: POHLMANN ADRIAN RAFFIN
IPC: A61K31/58
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of alopecia, the composition comprising polymeric nanoparticles, preferably nanocapsules, that contain finasteride, pharmaceutically acceptable additives and carriers, and also relates to the use of the nanoparticles for preparing the composition for the treatment of alopecia. The invention further includes a method for preparing finasteride nanocapsules suitable for a composition for topical application for the treatment of alopecia.
Patent CA-2884323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOK HAROLD A
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2015-03-10
Abstract: An articulated scanner for scanning a patient's foot in a neutral position, i.e. without the weight of the patient or the patient's foot on the scanner, has multiple arms and multiple adjusting members for first allowing the scanner to be easily positioned to desired positions and then temporarily held in any chosen position while a patient's foot is being scanned.
Patent CA-2885601-A1 (CA)
Title: Systemes de capteur pour mesure de niveau d'interface dans une composition de fluide polyphasique
Inventor: SURMAN CHERYL MARGARET
IPC: G01N27/22
Filed: 2013-09-10
Abstract: La présente invention porte sur un capteur qui comprend un transducteur résonant, le transducteur résonant étant configuré pour déterminer la composition d'une émulsion. La composition de l'émulsion est déterminée par mesure des valeurs de spectre d'impédance complexe du mélange de l'émulsion et application d'une analyse de données à plusieurs variables aux valeurs.
Patent CA-2886050-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTLER BARRY A
IPC: A43B13/28
Filed: 2013-09-27
Abstract: A tri-layer energy return system is provided. The tri-layer energy return system includes a base; an orthotic; a platen directly or indirectly operably coupled to the base, the orthotic or both. A lever including a slide portion is movably received by said base. A tensioning member is coupled to said orthotic at an attachment point thereof.
Patent CA-2888966-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHRAMM CHARLES J JR
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 2012-12-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition pour le traitement d'un tissu qui comprend une émulsion de particules dans un véhicule aqueux, les particules comprenant (a) un triglycéride d'acide gras, et (b) un polymère cationique gonflable dans l'eau.
Patent CA-2889399-A1 (CA)
Title: Echangeur de chaleur a plaques empilees dote d'une conception de plaque unique
Inventor: MARTIN MICHAEL A
IPC: F28F3/08
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un échangeur de chaleur du type à plaques comprenant une pluralité de paires de plaques empilées disposées à distance les unes des autres, chacune des paires de plaques étant composée de première et seconde plaques. Les première et seconde plaques présentent chacune une partie plane centrale allongée entourée de parties bords périphériques, les parties bords périphériques des première et seconde plaques étant assemblées de manière scellable pour former un premier ensemble de passages fluidiques dans l'échangeur de chaleur. Les première et seconde plaques sont pourvues de parties bossages au niveau des extrémités respectives des plaques, l'une des parties bossages étant une partie bossage allongée présentant une première position et une seconde position pour l'emplacement d'une ouverture fluidique. Les première et seconde plaques d'échangeur de chaleur sont de structure identique et peuvent être utilisées pour former divers échangeurs de chaleur au moyen de la conception de plaque unique.
Patent CA-2891498-A1 (CA)
Title: Cylinder guard for deadbolt lock
Inventor: LAHIJI BEHRANG F
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: A cylinder guard for a deadbolt lock having a face portion and an inner portion. The inner portion includes a radial flange and an axial flange created by forming the wall of the guard into a doubled portion. Indentations are formed in the axial flange which enhances the resistance of the guard to an attack upon the deadbolt. The guard also includes a tapered blow-deflecting portion between the inner portion and face portion. A crush zone may be formed between the inner and face portions to attenuate the energy from an attack that is transferred to the axial and radial flanges. A method for making the guard includes stamping a body from steel strip using a multi-station press.
Patent CA-2891848-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GALLEM THOMAS
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2013-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid reservoir (1, 100, 330, 400) which is attachable to an aerosol generation device for guiding a fluid from a fluid container (16, 116, 300) to the aerosol generation device. The fluid reservoir has an interface portion (2, 102, 202) arranged at the fluid reservoir for attaching the fluid reservoir to the aerosol generation device. The interface portion has a locking element (8, 10, 12, 14; 110, 114; 210, 214) configured to non-detachably lock the fluid reservoir to the aerosol generation device after attachment of the fluid reservoir to the aerosol generation device. The locking element is breakable to enable detachment of the fluid reservoir from the aerosol generation device. Further, the invention relates to a combination of the fluid reservoir and a primary fluid package (250), wherein the primary fluid package has at least one chamber (252, 254) containing a fluid therein. The invention also relates to an aerosol generation device which is configured for use with the fluid reservoir. The aerosol generation device has an attachment portion (52, 152) for receiving the interface portion of the fluid reservoir.
Patent CA-2892391-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAHIN UGUR
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2013-11-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a patient-specific tumor treatment targeting individual expression patterns of tumor antigens, in particular shared tumor antigens, and individual tumor mutations. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating cancer in a patient comprising the steps of: (i) inducing a first immune response against one or more tumor antigens in the patient, and (ii) inducing a second immune response against one or more tumor antigens in the patient wherein the second immune response is specific for cancer specific somatic mutations present in cancer cells of the patient.
Patent CA-2892613-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAYNER MICHAEL G
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: The invention provides pseudo-loaf food compositions comprising meat analog chunks and gravy, the gravy comprising a thickener selected from the group consisting of a gum present in the gravy in an amount from about 0.5 to about 3.0% of the gravy by weight, a starch present in the gravy in an amount from about 2.0 to about 9.0% of the gravy by weight, and combinations thereof. The food composition has a moisture content from about 60% to about 74% of the composition by weight and has a loaf-type structure. In an embodiment, the moisture content of the pseudo-loaf food composition is from about 67% to about 74% of the composition by weight. In addition, the invention provides methods of making pseudo-loaf food compositions and also provides blended food compositions comprising one or more pseudo-loaf compositions and one or more comestible ingredients compatible with the pseudo-loaf food compositions.
Patent CA-2894233-A1 (CA)
Title: Battery with improved cycle characteristics, battery pack, electronic apparatus, electrically driven vehicle, electrical storage device, and power system
Inventor: ABE TOMOHIRO
IPC: H01M50/211
Filed: 2014-08-21
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a battery able to minimize any drop in capacitance resulting from repeated charging and discharging, and a battery pack, electronic device, electric vehicle, electric storage device, and power system using the same. The present invention is a battery in which the area density (mg/cm2) of a positive electrode active material layer is 27 mg/cm2 or greater, and the porous film included in a separator has a configuration satisfying the following formulae: 0.04=Ri=?0.07L?0.09×S+4.99; Ri=t2L/?'; ?'=[{(L×?/100?Rz×0.46/3}/L)]×100; t={(1.216×?'Td×10?4)/L}0.5 [Ri: film resistance (µm), L: film thickness (µm), t: tortuosity, T: air permeability (sec/100 cc), d: pore diameter (nm), Rz: maximum height of surface roughness (total value for front surface and rear surface) (µm), ?: porosity (%), ?': corrected porosity (%), S: area density of positive electrode active material (mg/cm2)]
Patent CA-2894669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARIZTI BLANCA
IPC: A61F13/532
Filed: 2013-12-10
Abstract: An absorbent core (28) and an absorbent article (20) such as diaper comprising the core. The absorbent core comprises a core wrap (16, 16') enclosing an absorbent material (60), wherein the absorbent material comprises at least 80% of superabsorbent polymers ("SAP") by weight of the absorbent material. The absorbent core has a Relative Wet Caliper Increase (RWCI) after compression of less than 10% as measured by the Wet Caliper And Compression Force (WCACF) Test as described herein, and wherein the core wrap (16, 16') is at least partially sealed so that substantially no absorbent material leaks out of the core wrap while performing the WCACF Test.
Patent CA-2895598-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for personalized add-on purchase
Inventor: BURR JONATHAN R
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2015-06-29
Abstract: A system and method for identifying and promoting product items, in which current personal information of a consumer is used to identify and promote additional products items for purchase that have been specifically selected for the consumer at completion of a current order based upon current personal information of the consumer.  The recommended product items may then be ordered with minimum additional effort on the part of the consumer, using information from the completed order. This results in a high likelihood of the recommended product items being of interest to, and therefore being purchased by, the consumer.
Patent CA-2896899-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLINE ELLIS
IPC: A61K38/47
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne le traitement et la prévention du cancer avec une/des glycosidase(s). Dans différents aspects, l'invention concerne le traitement et la prise en charge du cancer pour prévenir la métastase ou la récurrence, ou pour améliorer l'évolution et le taux de succès de traitement avec des régimes thérapeutiques conventionnels. Un niveau énorme de recherche et de développement pharmaceutique est focalisé sur le traitement du cancer. Le cancer reste une des premières cibles du développement de produits pharmaceutiques. Les produits en cours de développement vont des inhibiteurs de kinase, aux inhibiteurs d'angiogenèse, anticorps monoclonaux contre des cibles tumorales, inducteurs d'apoptose, vaccins antitumoraux, et agents chimiothérapeutiques conventionnels contre différentes cibles tumorales et avec différents effets cytotoxiques.
Patent CA-2897572-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MELLARS COLIN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2014-01-10
Abstract: An automation system for use with in vitro diagnostics includes a track configured to provide one or more paths and a plurality of payload carriers having payload carrier types. One or more of the plurality of payload carrier types has a different payload carrier dimension in a direction of travel than another payload carrier type. The system includes a plurality of carriers configured to move along the track in the direction of travel. Each of the plurality of carriers has a substantially identical carrier dimension in the direction of travel and configured to hold any one of the plurality of payload carrier types. The system includes a controller configured to navigate the plurality of carriers along the track based on at least one of: (i) the substantially identical carrier dimension in the direction of travel; and (ii) one or more of the different payload carrier dimensions in the direction of travel.
Patent CA-2899342-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEYER ALAN
IPC: A61K31/517
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing phentolamine for improving visual performance. In particular, the invention provides improvement in visual performance, such as improvement in visual acuity, by daily ophthalmic administration of a phentolamine solution to an eye of a patient at or near the bedtime of the patient for an extended duration while minimizing the occurrence of adverse side effects, such as eye redness during the patient's waking hours.
Patent CA-2905400-A1 (CA)
Title: Product dispensing system
Inventor: BIASI JOHN J
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: A system for controlling selection and distribution of a product in a product dispensing system. The system includes a user interface for prompting a selection and selecting the product, a machine control processor in communication with the user interface, a power distribution module connected to the machine control processor, and a power supply unit for supplying power to the system through the power distribution module.
Patent CA-2906208-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIRON CAMERON
IPC: G01R33/565
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A method of data acquisition at a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided. The system receives at least a portion of raw data for an image, and detects anomalies in the portion of raw data received. When anomalies are detected, the system can correct those anomalies dynamically, without waiting for a new scan to be ordered. The system can attempt to scan the offending portion of the raw data, either upon detection of the anomaly or at some point during the scan. The system can also correct anomalies using digital correction methods based on expected values. The anomalies can be detected based on variations from thresholds, masks and expected values all of which can be obtained using one of the ongoing scan, previously performed scans and apriori information relating to the type of scan being performed.
Patent CA-2906211-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAPIRO STEVEN
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining at least one operational condition of a premises based system including at least one premises device. The apparatus includes a processor configured to perform a diagnostic procedure. The diagnostic procedure includes determining operational data of the premises based system, the operational data indicating at least one of a premises device and the apparatus is operating outside a failure range and performing predictive analysis based at least in part on the received operational data. The predictive analysis indicates whether the at least one of premises device and apparatus is likely to operate within the failure range within a predefined period of time. The diagnostic procedure includes causing a notification alert to be transmitted to at least one of a user interface device and remote monitoring center based on the predictive analysis.
Patent CA-2906887-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of delivering nanoshells into sebaceous glands
Inventor: HWANG BYEONGHEE
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: Improved methods for treating a sebaceous gland disorder, such as acne, are described. The methods include a) cleaning the skin site with a solvent by applying immersion low frequency ultrasound to the site; b) delivering nanoshell particles into the infundibula and sebaceous glands over a period of time, by applying iontophoresis, low frequency ultrasound, or electroporation, or a combination thereof, preferably administering immersion low frequency ultrasound; and c) thermally activating the nanoshell particles to modify or destroy the infundibula and sebaceous gland are provided. A sufficient amount of the nanoshell particles infiltrates spaces about the sebaceous glands and is exposed to energy to cause the particles to become thermally activated. Photothermal activation of the nanoshell particles brings about a physiological change in the sebaceous gland, thereby treating the sebaceous gland disorder. Preferably, the sebaceous gland is destroyed. There is minimal to no destruction of normal adjacent epidermal and dermal structures.
Patent CA-2909816-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOBAYASHI MASAYA
IPC: H01M8/0247
Filed: 2015-10-20
Abstract: A fuel battery 11 includes a cell laminated body 21 including lamination of a plurality of cells 20, a current-collecting plate 22 disposed at an end of the cell laminated body 21, the current-collecting plate being made of a metal material, and an anti-rust plate 23 disposed between the cell laminated body 21 and the current-collecting plate 22, the anti-rust plate being made of a metal material that is different from the metal material of the current-collecting plate 22. The anti-rust plate 23 includes a protrusion 31, and the current-collecting plate 22 includes a fitting hole 41, into which the protrusion 31 is fitted.
Patent CA-2912601-A1 (CA)
Title: Contextual alternate text for images
Inventor: HALL CLINT ANDREW
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2014-05-22
Abstract: In one embodiment, one or more server computing devices receive from a client computing device associate with a user a request for a structured document including an image; the server computing devices access a data store for data associated with the image; the server computing devices construct based at least in part on at least some of the data associated with the image a text string corresponding to the image in the structured document; the text string is configured to be audibly read out by the client computing device; the server computing devices also send the structured document with the text string to the client computing device for presentation to the user.
Patent CA-2912982-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUCK PIERRE SEBASTIEN
IPC: F01K23/08
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A novel Rankine cycle system configured to convert waste heat into mechanical and/or electrical energy is provided. In one aspect, the system provided by the present invention comprises a novel configuration of the components of a conventional Rankine cycle system; conduits, ducts, heaters, expanders, heat exchangers, condensers and pumps to provide more efficient energy recovery from a waste heat source. In one aspect, the Rankine cycle system is configured such that an initial waste heat-containing stream is employed to vaporize a first working fluid stream, and a resultant heat depleted waste heat-containing stream and a first portion of an expanded second vaporized working fluid stream are employed to augment heat provided by an expanded first vaporized working fluid stream in the production of a second vaporized working fluid stream. The Rankine cycle system is adapted for the use of supercritical carbon dioxide as the working fluid.
Patent CA-2915381-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for preparing dioxyheterocycle-based electrochromic polymers
Inventor: REYNOLDS JOHN R
IPC: C08G75/00
Filed: 2014-06-18
Abstract: A method for preparing a conjugated polymer involves a DHAP polymerization of a 3,4-dioxythiophene, 3,4-dioxyfuran, or 3,4-dioxypyrrole and, optionally, at least one second conjugated monomer in the presence of a Pd or Ni comprising catalyst, an aprotic solvent, a carboxylic acid at a temperature in excess of 120 °C. At least one of the monomers is substituted with hydrogen reactive functionalities and at least one of the monomers is substituted with a CI, Br, and/or I. The polymerization can be carried out at temperature of 140 °C or more, and the DHAP polymerization can be carried out without a phosphine ligand or a phase transfer agent. The resulting polymer can display dispersity less than 2 and have a degree of polymerization in excess of 10.
Patent CA-2916246-A1 (CA)
Title: Insertion-site decision-support systems and methods
Inventor: CHOVANDA SWETA
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2014-06-04
Abstract: A decision support system for a patient includes a storage device holding data of various insertion sites. Each site represents an area on a human body at which a medical device can be inserted into the body. Also stored are data indicative of sites that have been used by the patient. A processor determines whether various sites are recommended and indicates recommendations on a display. The processor receives a selection of a site and updates the stored data. The system can also determine recommendations for two different medical devices and update stored data indicative of the used sites for one of them with a selected site. A method of recommending an insertion site includes receiving an indication of a site that should not be used, determining whether each of the sites is recommended using the indication, displaying the recommendations and updating the stored data based on a received user selection.