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Patent CA-2734408-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAER GERHARD
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 2009-08-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for decomposing a biological sample (9), said method having the following steps: the sample (9) is put into a container (6) which is composed of plastic, in particular, the container (6) is inserted into an adapter (2, 2a), the adapter with the closed container therein is connected to an apparatus which moves the adapter back and forth, in particular upwards, in automated fashion. This method makes it possible to decompose biological samples in automated fashion, to be precise both samples at room temperature and frozen samples. The invention also relates to an apparatus for carrying out the method, said apparatus comprising an adapter (2, 2a) which is predominantly composed of plastic and has sleeves (4) which are composed of metal and are intended to accommodate containers (6) which are composed of plastic, in particular.
Patent CA-2734671-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BHAVARAJU VIJAY
IPC: H02J15/00
Filed: 2011-03-22
Abstract: A power conversion system includes a number of photovoltaic arrays, a number of inverters, a transformer, and processor. The processor is structured to control the number of inverters and operate the power conversion system to provide maximum efficiency of power conversion by the number of photovoltaic arrays, the number of inverters and the transformer, and to maximize power output from the number of photovoltaic arrays.
Patent CA-2735257-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCPHEE DEREK JAMES
IPC: C08F36/22
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: Farnesene interpolymer comprises units derived from a farnesene (e.g., .alpha.-farnesene or .beta.-farnesene) and units de-rived from at least one vinyl monomer. The farnesene interpolymer can be prepared by copolymerizing the farnesene and at least one vinyl monomer in the presence of a catalyst. In some embodiments, the farnesene is prepared from a sugar by using a microor-ganism. In other embodiments, the at least one vinyl monomer is ethylene, an .alpha.-olefin, or a substituted or unsubstituted vinyl halide, vinyl ether, acrylonitrile, acrylic ester, methacrylic ester, acrylamide or methacrylamide, or a combination thereof.
Patent CA-2736799-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARASCO WAYNE A
IPC: A61K39/145
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: Disclosed are antibodies that bind to the stem region of influenza hemagglutinin in the neutral pH conformation, hemagglutinin epitopes in the stem region, and methods of making and using both.
Patent CA-2736816-A1 (CA)
Title: Anticorps specifiques de pd-1 et leurs utilisations
Inventor: DAVIS SIMON
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2009-09-14
Abstract: Un aspect de la présente invention concerne des anticorps qui peuvent agir comme des agonistes de PD-1, modulant ainsi les réponses immunitaires régulées par PD-1. Un autre aspect de l'invention concerne des compositions comprenant des anticorps spécifiques de PD-1 et leur utilisation dans des procédés de régulation négative de la réponse immunitaire. Ces procédés peuvent être appliqués à tout sujet, comprenant l'homme et l'animal. Les anticorps anti-PD-1 ci-décrits peuvent être utilisés, selon un autre aspect de l'invention, pour détecter PD-1 ou ses fragments dans un échantillon biologique. La quantité de PD-1 détectée peut être corrélée avec le niveau d'expression de PD-1, et associée à l'état d'activation des cellules immunitaires (par exemple, cellules T, cellules B et/ou monocytes activés) chez le sujet.
Patent CA-2737234-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOOSVELD SERGE LOUIS
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: The invention comprises an assembly (10) to provide an animal (100) access to a space (110). The assembly comprises an entrance gate (30, 32) which, in a first position (32), provides access to the space and, in a second position (30), blocks the access to the space. The assembly comprises a measuring device (40) configured to measure a walking speed of the animal, and to transmit a signal (Sm) indicative of the measured walking speed. The assembly also comprises a control device (50) configured to receive the signal (Sm) from the measuring device, and to control the entrance gate depending on the received signal. By using the measured walking speed of the animal, the control device can, for example, close the entrance gate sooner or close it more quickly if there is a threat of an animal being crushed.
Patent CA-2739427-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable computer unified top case
Inventor: THEOBALD MATTHEW
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.
Patent CA-2740744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE FEI PHILLIP
IPC: F02M61/18
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A fluid transfer system having improved stress accommodation properties and thermal insulation properties is provided. The fluid transfer system includes a fluid transfer conduit comprising a plurality of concentric tubes configured to divide and distribute an axial stress in-duced in the fluid transfer conduit to each of the tubes and a vacuum cavity between the fluid transfer conduit and a structural support of the fluid transfer system to insulate fluid from a surrounding environment.
Patent CA-2741330-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANSARI SAIFUDDIN M
IPC: B41F16/00
Filed: 2009-10-22
Abstract: A heat transfer label assembly comprises a carrier, a release layer overlying a first side of the carrier, and a primer overlying the release layer such that the release layer is disposed between the carrier and the primer. The primer may comprise at least one polyacrylic acid polymer.
Patent CA-2741451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DI SESSEA ALEXANDRE B
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2009-10-08
Abstract: A hand-held, portable diode laser surgical device includes a power supply, at least one laser diode, integral control interface and display, and a multi-component sterile, disposable tip apparatus featuring assembly for alignment of a self-contained optical fiber to the surgical device, and releasably locking assembly between the tip apparatus and surgical device. An embodiment includes wireless foot pedal on/off control and a dock providing sterile, antiseptic recharging environment.
Patent CA-2741508-A1 (CA)
Inventor: Zhou song ping
IPC: H02S40/34
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: It is an invention of the structure and manufacturing process of a kind of solar panel, which particularly is for a kind of solar shingle. Junction box is designed at the central area of the solar panel. The bus-bars connecting the electrodes of the solar cell array and the junction box are laid to go over the backside of solar cell array. In order to avoid shorting the circuitry by bus-bars located between solar cells and to prevent delaminating of the layers of the solar cells around the area covered by the bus-bars, an isolating component is in interposed contact between the bus-bar and the solar cells.
Patent CA-2742104-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUBOIS JEAN-LUC
IPC: C01B32/942
Filed: 2009-11-30
Abstract: L 'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication de chlorure de vinyle monomère comprenant la préparation d'acétylène à partir d'une ou plusieurs matières premières renouvelables, puis la réaction de l'acétylène avec du chlorure d'hydrogène pour former du chlorure de vinyle monomère. L 'invention concerne encore le chlorure de vinyle monomère obtenu et son utilisation.
Patent CA-2742718-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LULLA AMAR
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2009-11-04
Abstract: A pharmaceutical aerosol composition comprising at least one hydrofluoroalkane propellant; at least one active agent complexed with an adjuvant; and, optionally, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
Patent CA-2743539-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OGURA KYOICHI
IPC: A23L1/305
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: It is intended to provide ACE inhibitory tripeptides which are not easily digested by digestive enzymes after being orally taken and thus have fewer tendencies to lose their ACE inhibitory activity in vivo.     More specifically, 3 tripeptides having an ACE  inhibitory activity and showing a hypotensive effect in an animal experiment are discovered from a thermolysin digestion product of sesame. These tripeptides respectively have amino acid sequences Leu-Ser-Ala, Val-Ile-Tyr and Leu-Val-Tyr and show an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory activity.
Patent CA-2744416-A1 (CA)
Title: Water gas shift process
Inventor: COBDEN PAUL DEAN
IPC: B01D53/52
Filed: 2009-11-23
Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the catalytic decomposition of N2O in an N2O-and NOx- containing gas in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the N2O- and NOx_containing gas is brought into contact with a catalyst, the catalyst contains a zeolite that has been loaded with a first metal chosen from a group of noble metals, wherein the first metal is one or more of ruthenium and platinum, and with a second metal comprising iron, wherein the zeolite is FER  and/or BEA, and the loading of the zeolite with the metals is effected by loading the zeolite with the noble metal and the second metal simultaneously.
Patent CA-2744461-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VICENTINI VITTORIO
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2010-07-30
Abstract: The machine (1) comprises: a support structure (3) carrying a hot-water dispensing head (5), a capsule-carrying assembly (6), mounted so as to be movable in a first plane in the support structure (3), guide means (9-12) suitable for allowing the capsule-carrying assembly (6) to move between a working position in which the assembly is coupled with the dispensing head (5) and an intermediate position in which the assembly (6) can pivot about a first axis (B-B) perpendicular to the first plane, towards an angular loading position in which it can receive a capsule (2), and an actuating device (14-19) including: an actuator member (14) which is rotatable about a second fixed axis (A-A), parallel to the first axis (B-B), is coupled with the capsule-carrying assembly (6), and can bring about the movement thereof between the working position and the loading position; and at least one arm (16) which is controlled by the actuator member (14) and is provided with a revolving roller (17) which is engaged in a corresponding rolling guide (18) of the capsule-carrying assembly (6), and which is arranged in a second plane parallel to said first plane. The arrangement is such that, when the capsule- carrying assembly (6) is situated between the loading position and the intermediate position, its movement is controlled by means of the revolving roller (17) of the at least one arm (16) and the corresponding guide (18) and, when the capsule-carrying assembly (6) is in a position between the intermediate position and the working position the revolving roller (17) can disengage from the corresponding guide (18) and the at least one arm (16) is coupled directly with the capsule- carrying assembly (6) so that the latter can be urged towards and against the dispensing head (5) directly by the arm (16).
Patent CA-2745752-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GEORGI DANIEL T
IPC: G01P15/02
Filed: 2009-11-16
Abstract: A method to correct for a systematic error of a sensor having a plurality of accelerometers configured to measure gravitational acceleration, the method including: rotating the plurality of accelerometers about a first axis; obtaining a first set of calibration measurements from the plurality of accelerometers from the rotation about the first axis;  determining a first systematic error for each accelerometer in the plurality using the first set of calibration measurements; and removing the first systematic error from sensor measurements to correct for the systematic error.
Patent CA-2745950-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROESCH FREDERIC
IPC: A47K10/16
Filed: 2009-12-10
Abstract: A core intended to support a reel of paper, particularly toilet paper, is formed by winding at least one web of cellulose wadding. The core is characterized in that it is formed by winding at least one web of cellulose wadding comprising at least 0.51 g of water-soluble material per gram of cellulose wadding, the water-soluble material being designed to make the web of cellulose wadding more rigid and easier to disintegrate. Thus configured, the invention is able to provide a core that has both mechanical strength fit for the intended purpose and is far easier to disintegrate than a core made of cardboard such that it can be disposed of directly in the toilet bowl without the risk of blocking the waste pipe.
Patent CA-2748146-A1 (CA)
Title: Redox flow battery
Inventor: DONG YONGRONG
IPC: H01M50/77
Filed: 2010-09-10
Abstract: A redox flow battery having a high electromotive force and capable of suppressing generation of a precipitation is provided. In a redox flow battery 100, a positive electrode electrolyte and a negative electrode electrolyte are supplied to a battery cell including a positive electrode 104, a negative electrode 105, and a membrane 101 interposed between the electrodes 104 and 105, to charge and discharge the battery. The positive electrode electrolyte contains a manganese ion, or both of a manganese ion and a titanium ion. The negative electrode electrolyte contains at least one type of metal ion selected from a titanium ion, a vanadium ion, a chromium ion, a zinc ion, and a tin ion. The redox flow battery 100 can suppress generation of a precipitation of MnO2, and can be charged and discharged well by containing a titanium ion in the positive electrode electrolyte, or by being operated such that the positive electrode electrolyte has an SOC of not more than 90%. In addition, the redox flow battery 100 can have a high electromotive force equal to or higher than that of a conventional vanadium-based redox flow battery.
Patent CA-2750476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEO NAM YEONG
IPC: D06F33/02
Filed: 2010-02-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry washing apparatus and particularly to a laundry washing apparatus comprising a base that forms a lower face, front/rear plates that form front and rear directions, side plates that form both sides, and a top plate that forms an upper part, wherein the top plate is further furnished with a locking device that controls the locking state of the top plate by means of an external key insertion operation, so that theft of a payment apparatus installed on the top plate can be effectively prevented.
Patent CA-2752171-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIKOLAEV ANATOLY
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2010-02-17
Abstract: Methods for screening for compounds that inhibit neurodegeneration are presented. Shedding of APP can be a useful marker for neurodegeneration and compounds that inhibit shedding of APP are useful as inhibitors of neurodegeneration. Such compounds may be useful in treatment and/or prevention of various neurological diseases, disorders and neuronal damage and may enhance growth, regeneration or survival of mammalian neuronal cells or tissue.
Patent CA-2753073-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIDEHVAR KEVIN
IPC: A47B45/00
Filed: 2011-09-26
Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly including an elongated frame and a first shelf and a second shelf attached to the frame. The frame has a first end and a second end, and generally extends in a first plane. At least a portion of the first and second shelves extends in a second plane generally perpendicular to the first plane. The first and second shelves are separately transversely movable in the second plane relative to the frame. The shelf assembly is in an open position when the first and second shelves are transversely moved away and spaced apart from each other in the second plane, a generally vacant space is formed between the first and second shelves. The shelf assembly is in a closed position when the first and second shelves are positioned proximate to each other.
Patent CA-2753352-A1 (CA)
Title: Support unit for physically handicapped patients
Inventor: PIRLI ASLAN ALI
IPC: A61F5/451
Filed: 2010-02-11
Abstract: The invention is about a support unit for the physically handicapped patient that is used for the unconscious or conscious physically handicapped patient. It fulfills the patient's needs automatically or through manually controlled directions, turns into a bed or wheeled handicapped chair when wished, ensures that the patient does physical movements, provides the blood circle by making massage under the lower base of the foot through the vibration of the step under the patient's feet, ensures that the patient defecates depending on the equipments under the seat section (22) of the chair and that defecation is transferred to the sewage system wholly automatically and hygienically without human touch, gaining the patient the freedom of movement.
Patent CA-2754197-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIGNORI MASSIMO
IPC: A23L15/00
Filed: 2010-03-03
Abstract: A plant for pasteurizing an egg-containing food product comprises a heating section (3) for heating the product to a first operating temperature (T1) above 5O0C1 an overheating station (4) for overheating the product to a second operating temperature (T2) higher than the first operating temperature (T1), oscillating means (18) for generating a radio-frequency electromagnetic field in the overheating station (4), at least one conduit (6) having an inlet (2) and an outlet (5) and at least a connecting portion (16) for connecting together said heating section (3) and said overheating station (4), at least one first thermal holding station (15) in said intermediate portion (16), means (8) for circulating the product in said conduit (6). The circulating means (8) are adapted to circulate the product in said overheating station (4) at a second operating speed (V2) in a substantially turbulent regime for a maximum operating time (t2) of 0.1 s to 5 s, for the second operating temperature (T2) to fall in a range from 55°C to 75°C.
Patent CA-2754937-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POULSEN JEFFREY ALAN
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2010-03-10
Abstract: A communications outlet includes eight outlet tines positioned adjacent one another and defining four pairs of outlet tines. The fourth and fifth outlet tines define a first pair, the first and second outlet tines define a second pair, the third and sixth outlet tines define a third pair, and the seventh and eighth outlet tines define a fourth pair. Each outlet tine has a free end near to which a plug contact is adapted to touch and each outlet tine has a fixed end coupled through a corresponding conductive trace to a corresponding conductive wire termination contact. The communications outlet includes a first modal alien crosstalk compensation stage connected to the outlet tines associated with the second, third, and fourth pairs. The first modal alien crosstalk compensation stage includes independent capacitive components operably responsive to differential signals on the third pair to introduce common mode signals onto the second and fourth pairs that have the opposite polarity of common mode signals on the second and fourth pairs at points where the plug contacts connect with the outlet tines.
Patent CA-2755498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAESAENEN JARI
IPC: D21H21/14
Filed: 2010-03-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating chemical pulp fibres by a polymerizing hydroxy acid, the fibres thus obtained and the products refined from them. In the method, the hydroxy acid reacts with the reactive groups of the fibres in the presence of a catalyst, forming ester bonds. The following units of the same hydroxy acid are oligomerized and/or polymerized to these grafted acid residues. The fibres thus treated and the products refined thereof endure better processinging stages that include drawing and stretching than untreated fibres.
Patent CA-2755995-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEHENBERGER GERALD
IPC: F03D7/04
Filed: 2010-03-25
Abstract: The invention relates to an energy production plant, in particular a wind power station, comprising a drive shaft connected to a rotor (1), a generator (8) and a differential transmission (11 - 13) with three input element or output elements. A first input element is connected to the drive shaft, an output element is connected to a generator (8) and a second input element is connected to a differential drive (6). The maximum mass moment of inertia of the electric differential drive is J DA max =(J R/S ges2)*f A, wherein f A <= 0,2 and J R is the mass moment of inertia of the rotor and s ges is the rotational speed range which is the ratio of the rotational speed range of the differential drive to the rotational speed range of the rotor.
Patent CA-2758501-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEBURGER WILLIAM
IPC: H01L31/048
Filed: 2011-11-16
Abstract: There is disclosed a photovoltaic solar panel capable of clearing ice accumulated on a surface thereof. The photovoltaic solar panel includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells arranged adjacent one another in a plane and a transparent glass sheet overlaying the photovoltaic cells. The glass sheet has a first side positioned towards the photovoltaic cells and an opposite second side having a flat planar surface extending along the entirety of the second side. The panel further includes an electrical heating web extending along the first side of the glass sheet between the glass sheet and the photovoltaic cells, the electrical heating web being thermally coupled to the glass sheet. The electrical heating web is configured to generate enough heat to heat the flat planar surface of the first glass sheet to sufficiently melt the ice where it contacts the flat planar surface so as to cause the snow and ice to slide off the photovoltaic solar panel when the photovoltaic solar panel is held at an angle from the horizontal. The electrical heating web is thermally separated from the photovoltaic cells by a transparent layer of low thermal conductivity.
Patent CA-2758862-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUSH SHAWN D
IPC: E03D5/00
Filed: 2011-11-16
Abstract: A flush toilet is disclosed. The flush toilet includes a bowl having a waste receiving surface, a drainage channel having an inlet connected to a bottom portion of the bowl for discharging waste, and a throat adjacent the waste receiving surface and aligned with the drainage channel. The flush toilet also includes a first water cleansing jet for supplying cleansing water onto the waste receiving surface. The first water cleansing jet is disposed within the throat. The flush toilet also includes a second water cleansing jet for supplying cleansing water onto the waste receiving surface. The second water cleansing jet is also disposed within the throat, with the second water cleansing jet being offset from the first water cleansing jet.
Patent CA-2761649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDEREGG KURT
IPC: B61D17/10
Filed: 2010-05-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a heating appliance (10) for railway vehicles, comprising at least one heating unit (25), forming a load-bearing sandwich structure (12) together with edge profiles (13 to 16) and a core layer (36). According to the invention, a plurality of heating units (25) and sandwich structures (12) each form modular construction components (11) and the construction components (11) can be positioned and fixed relative to each other in the railway vehicle by means of fastener elements (40).
Patent CA-2763081-A1 (CA)
Title: Method to produce liquefied natural gas (lng) at midstream natural gas liquids (ngls) recovery plants.
Inventor: LOURENCO JOSE
IPC: C10L3/12
Filed: 2011-12-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for maximizing NGL's recovery at straddle plants and produce LNG. The method involves producing LNG and using the produced LNG  as an external cooling source to control the operation of a de-methanizer column.