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Patent CA-2808569-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAMIYA TETSU
IPC: B01J13/00
Filed: 2010-10-18
Abstract: Herein is disclosed a comprehensive mixer performance estimation method that can be applied to the mixers of the rotor-stator type having various configurations and circulation systems. Specifically, the performance estimation method for the mixers of the rotor-stator type includes the steps of: obtaining the homogenization index:  H.I. for each of the mixers, measuring the size of each of the mixers, the power requirements and flow rates during the running time of each of the mixers, estimating the magnitude (smallness or greatness) of the configuration dependent term value of each of the mixer as a whole which is specific to each of the mixers, and estimating the performance of each of mixers accordingly.
Patent CA-2810306-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLACKWAY BRUCE W
IPC: F25B21/02
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: Systems and methods for cooling the contents within a portable case, such as a transit case, using a thermoelectric air conditioner. Thermoelectric air conditioners are used with, and mounted on or in, a transit case for maintaining a desired air temperature within the transit case. In one embodiment, the thermoelectric air conditioner can be incorporated, concealed within the housing and/or cover of the transit case.  In this embodiment, the thermoelectric air conditioner is protected by the design of the case, the mounting arrangement, the shock-mounted frame, etc. Alternatively, the thermoelectric air conditioner is mounted partially internal and partially external to the transit case. In another embodiment, the thermoelectric air conditioner is mounted external to the transit case.
Patent CA-2810420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEFFENS JOHN
IPC: C12N9/50
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating lignocellulosic material with a xylanase enzyme having xylanase activity. The enzyme is stable and active at increased pHs and temperatures. The present invention therefore provides methods for hydrolyzing lignocellulosic material, especially cellulose and hemicellulose, which are major components of the cell wall of non-woody and woody plants. The methods for hydrolyzing cellulose and hemicellulose can be used on any plant, wood or wood product, wood waste, paper pulp, paper product or paper waste or byproduct.
Patent CA-2810975-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OTTONELLO PIERO
IPC: D21C1/02
Filed: 2011-09-29
Abstract: This specification discloses an improved method for conducting the removal of C5 xylan based sugars from biomass. The improved method involves a series of soakings and washings of the biomass as opposed to conducting one soaking and washing step.
Patent CA-2812865-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PFEIFER ANDREA
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2011-10-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the therapeutic and diagnostic use in the treatment of diseases and disorders which are caused by or associated with neurofibrillary tangles. In particular, the invention relates to antibodies, which specifically recognize and bind to phosphorylated pathological protein tau-conformers and to methods and compositions involving said antibodies for the therapeutic and diagnostic use in the treatment of tauopathies including Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
Patent CA-2813701-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUBLER DANIEL
IPC: A63C11/02
Filed: 2011-09-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a ski transport device (1) for transporting skis, comprising at least one ski holder (10) for accommodating a ski end (901) of an individual ski (90) or of a pair of skis (90), wherein each ski (90) in the ski holder (10) is oriented approximately vertically in the ski longitudinal direction (R), wherein the ski holder (10) has two retaining walls (101) which converge to some degree toward the bottom and together form an acute angle a, wherein the ski holder (10) comprises a fixation element (20) which is arranged on or above upper ends (1010) of the retaining walls (101) and has fixation points (201) for engaging on various cross-section points (902) of the ski (90) or the pair of skis (90).
Patent CA-2813889-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for automatic visitor check-in and access card issuance
Inventor: A V S MUTHUPANDIAN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for accessing a secure area. The method includes the steps of preregistering a plurality of visitors with an access control system, the access control system receiving a request for a single instance of access to the secure area through a communication system from one of the plurality of preregistered visitors, the requesting preregistered visitor authenticating himself or herself to a kiosk that dispenses access cards, the kiosk dispensing an access control card to the requesting preregistered visitor and the access control system establishing the access control card within the access kiosk based upon the request and dispensing the established access control card in response to authentication of the requesting preregistered visitor.
Patent CA-2815320-A1 (CA)
Title: Threaded connections and methods
Inventor: SCHULTE WARREN HAROLD
IPC: F16L35/00
Filed: 2011-10-20
Abstract: Couplings and/or connections and related methods are disclosed that include a female component engaged with a male component. A first shoulder of the female component abuts a first complementary shoulder of the male component to form a first radial real. A second shoulder of the female component abuts a second complementary shoulder of the male component to form a second radial seal. A sealing surface of the female component abuts a complementary sealing surface of the male component to form an axial seal disposed between the first and second radial seals. Plastic and/or elastic deformation of the complementary sealing surface of the male component can facilitate formation of the axial seal while preventing galling of threads or other portions of the male and female components.
Patent CA-2816326-A1 (CA)
Title: Drug-eluting self-retaining sutures and methods relating thereto
Inventor: GROSS JEFFREY M
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2011-11-03
Abstract: A drug-eluting self-retaining suture comprises a filament, a plurality of retainers, and a drug impregnated in or coated on the filament. The shape and distribution of retainers modifies the in vivo release kinetics of the drug. The drug release kinetics may be modified uniformly or region by region. The self-retaining suture may for example be used for reattaching severed nerves and release nerve growth factor or other regeneration accelerating agents into the region of the nerve injury.
Patent CA-2817544-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DESROUSSEAUX JACQUES
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2013-06-03
Abstract: This automated system for acting on a set of blocks (42, 43, 44) in order to carry out at least one task comprises: - a central control device (25, 27) - at least one shared data line (50, 51), - interface circuits (55, 56, 57) for connecting the blocks to the shared line. In one characteristic of the invention, the control device consists of a PC  computer on which is installed an operating software (170) for determining the phases of operation of the blocks. Application: Automated control for industrial boiler descaling.
Patent CA-2818489-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FINGLETON HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: A47L5/38
Filed: 2011-12-07
Abstract: A self-contained vacuum apparatus having a housing with an air inlet aperture for receiving debris, a dustbag in the housing communicable with the air inlet for storing received debris, a suction motor communicable with the air inlet aperture for generating suction at the aperture to draw the debris into the dustbag, an air outlet aperture communicable with the suction motor to exhaust air from the vacuum apparatus, and an on/off switch for activating the vacuum apparatus, the vacuum apparatus being mountable in a cavity to locate the air inlet aperture adjacent a floor surface so that debris urged towards the air inlet aperture is drawn into the dustbag upon activation of the on/off switch.
Patent CA-2822191-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NISHTALA VASU
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and/or lengthened, and/or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine. Embodiments can also include a display kit having a transmitting device in the form of a cable or wireless transmitter and a display module. The display module may include an LCD and may be configured for attachment to a urine receptacle.
Patent CA-2822323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TIMM RYAN R
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: An extended shelf life sandwich and a method of forming the sandwich is provided.  The method includes; processing meat to be used in the sandwich, the processing includes, applying a humectant to a meat, acidulating the meat, drying the meat until a water activity of no less than 0.85 is achieved. The process is completed by wrapping the processed meat in a breading.
Patent CA-2823041-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOGIN OREN
IPC: C12N15/18
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: The present invention provides fibroblast growth factor variants demonstrating enhanced receptor subtype specificity and/or affinity. Preferred embodiments include both variants having enhanced activity that act as improved agonists and variants having reduced activity that act as antagonists. Methods of utilizing preferred FGF variants in preparation of medicaments for the treatment of skeletal disorders including skeletal dysplasia, osteoporosis and enhancing bone fracture healing and cartilage healing processes are provided.
Patent CA-2824388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIPSHAW MOSES
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: A compression garment, having: (a) a body portion dimensioned to be wrapped around a body limb, the body portion having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of opposite side edges; and (b) a plurality of bands, wherein the bands are each attachable onto the body portion at a plurality of different locations, and wherein the bands wrap around part of the body portion when the body portion is wrapped around the body limb to apply compression force to the body limb.
Patent CA-2829666-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM JIN-KUK
IPC: F25J1/02
Filed: 2011-03-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a single cycle mixed refrigerant process for industrial cooling applications, for example, the liquefaction of natural gas. The present invention also relates to a refrigeration assembly configured to implement the processes defined herein and a mixed refrigerant composition usable in such processes.
Patent CA-2840261-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DJURICIC BORO
IPC: C04B35/64
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a blend for the production of a sintered refractory material containing chromium oxide, a sintered refractory material containing chromium oxide, a method for the manufacture of a sintered refractory material containing chromium oxide and to a use of magnesium titanate.
Patent CA-2844032-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for treating cancer by combined use of drugs
Inventor: ARAI YUKINORI
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2012-08-01
Abstract: [Problem] There have been demands for a therapeutic method that increases the medicinal effects of taxane-based antitumor agents on various tumors. [Solution] As a result of researches for a method for enhancing the antitumor effects of taxane-based antitumor agents, the inventors have achieved the present invention by confirming that a composition for the treatment of cancer, said composition containing N2-[(2E)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-propenoyl]-N-[2- oxo-2-(4-{[6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-yl]oxy}pyperidin- 1-yl)ethyl]-3-pyridin-2-yl-L-alaninamide (FK330) or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, enhances the antitumor effects of taxane-based antitumor agents. Namely, the present invention relates to a composition for the treatment of cancer, which contains FK330 or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, and which is for administration in combination with one or more antitumor agents that are selected from among taxane-based antitumor agents.
Patent CA-2845403-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual stroke mechanically latched mechanism
Inventor: GEROVAC JOSEPH P
IPC: H01H3/42
Filed: 2011-08-17
Abstract: A switch for an electrical circuit is provided. The switch includes a base, a cam rotatably coupled to the base and defining a first profile and a second profile, a solenoid comprising alternating first and second cycles, a link including a first portion and a second portion, and a member configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position and comprising a cam follower configured to follow the second profile. The first profile of the cam includes a first position, a second position, a third position, and a fourth position. The first cycle of the solenoid includes a first energized state and a first de-energized state and the second cycle of the solenoid includes a second energized state and a second de- energized state. The first portion of the link couples to the solenoid, and the second portion of the link movably couples to the first profile of the cam. When the solenoid is in the first cycle, the member moves from the retracted position to the extended position, and when the solenoid is in the second cycle, the member moves from the extend position to the retracted position.
Patent CA-2848218-A1 (CA)
Title: Signature sequence selection, system value bit loading and energy allocation method and apparatus for multicode single-input single-output and multiple-input multiple-output parallel channels
Inventor: GURCAN MUSTAFA KUBILAY
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: A method of transmitting data over a radio data transmission system having a plurality of K parallel single-input single-output or multiple-input multiple-output channels, the method comprising transmitting data at a rate b p+1 bits per symbol over a first group of (K- m) channels, and at a rate 6, bits per symbol over a second group of m channels, by spreading the data using a number of signature sequences.
Patent CA-2849377-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GORLITZ FRANK-OTTO
IPC: C12C1/027
Filed: 2011-09-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for grain steeping, germinating, kiln drying and fermenting, or combinations thereof, wherein the apparatus comprises a container (3) having at least one plate (20) which can be fitted in the container and has at least one opening (21), in particular for the supply and/or removal of, in particular liquid and/or gaseous, fluid, wherein the container (3) comprises at least one, in particular substantially rectangular, base surface (4), side surfaces (5) which are arranged substantially vertically on the base surface (4) and in particular are parallel to one another, end surfaces (9) which are arranged substantially vertically on the base surface (4) and in particular are parallel to one another, and a top surface (6) which in particular is arranged substantially horizontally on at least one side surface (5) and/or end surface (9) substantially for forming a process chamber, and wherein a side length of the end surface (9) corresponds to 2 to 2.5 meters, in particularly 2.345 meters, with respect to the interiordimension.
Patent CA-2849759-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DO THAI
IPC: E05B63/06
Filed: 2012-10-08
Abstract: A latch (10) includes a base (12), a drive shaft (100) and cam (102), and a handle (110) attached pivotally to the drive shaft (100). The handle (110) is moveable between a closed position, a pop-up position, and an open position. A slide plate (24) is attached slidably to the base (12) and engaged with the cam (102). A swivel arm (52) is attached pivotally to the base (12) and the slide plate (24). A bolt assembly (66) is attached to the swivel arm (52), and a plunger (32) is mounted within the base (12). In its closed position, the handle (110) engages the plunger (32) to engage a switch (36) and the bolt assembly (66) engages a structure. In the handle's (110) pop-up position, the plunger (32) moves to a retracted position and disengages the switch (36). When the handle (1 10) is moved to the open position, the drive shaft (100) and cam (102) are rotated so that the slide plate (24) slides and the swivel arm (52) pivots to swing the bolt assembly (66) away from the structure.
Patent CA-2851718-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIELSEN MARTIN REFSLUND
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: A solid oxide fuel or solid oxide electrolysis cell Stack assembly (203) has an improved, simple, cost reducing and robust compression System, housing and Single sided System interface with a flexible - interface - fixture (204) which is rigid enough to fix the at least one cell Stack in the housing when not in Operation, but flexible enough to allow for transfer of the compression force from the flexible compression mat (211) in the top closed end of the housing (201), through the at least one cell Stack and further towards the interface counterpart of the System when in Operation.
Patent CA-2853008-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical compounds
Inventor: WOODHEAD ANDREW JAMES
IPC: C07D213/64
Filed: 2012-10-31
Abstract: The invention provides compounds that are useful in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. The compounds have the formula (1): or a salt, N-oxide, tautomer or stereoisomer thereof, wherein A is CH or N; E is CH or N; R1 is selected from: an optionally substituted acyclic C1-8 hydrocarbon group wherein one carbon atom of the acyclic C1-8 hydrocarbon group may optionally be replaced by O, S, NRC, S(O) or SO2, or two adjacent carbon atoms of the acyclic d-ß hydrocarbon group may optionally be replaced by CONRc, NRcCO, NRcSO2 or SO2NRc provided that in each case at least one carbon atom of the acyclic C1-8 hydrocarbon group remains; and an optionally substituted monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group of 3 to 7 ring members, of which 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 are heteroatom ring members selected from O, N and S; R2 is hydrogen or X-R8; X is a C1-8 alkanediyl group wherein one carbon atom of the C1-8 alkanediyl group may optionally be bonded to a -CH2-CH2- moiety to form a cyclopropane-1,1-diyl group or two adjacent carbon atoms of the C1-8 alkanediyl group may optionally be bonded to a -(CH2)n moiety, where n is 1 to 5, to form a C3-7-cycloalkane-1,2-diyl group; R3 is an optionally substituted 3- to 10-membered monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring containing 0-3 heteroatom ring members selected from N, O and S; R4 is hydrogen or R43 wherein R43 is halogen; cyano; C1-4 alkyl; fluoro-1.4 alkyl; C1-4 alkoxy; fluoro-C1-4 alkoxy; hydroxy-C1-4 alkyl; or C1-2 alkoxy-C1-4 alkyl; R5 is hydrogen or R53 wherein R53 is selected from C1-2 alkyl optionally substituted with fluorine; C1-3 alkoxy optionally substituted with fluorine; halogen; cyclopropyl; and cyano; R8 is hydroxy or C(=O)NR10R11; provided that when R8 is hydroxy, there are at least two carbon atoms in line between the hydroxy group and the nitrogen atom to which X is attached; R10 is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl; and R11 is hydrogen; amino-C2-4 alkyl or hydroxy-C2-4 alkyl; but excluding the compounds 1-(3-benzoylphenyl)-ethylamine and 1-(3-furan-2-oylcarbonylphenyl)-ethylamine.
Patent CA-2857117-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALLEN DAVID MARK
IPC: B60S5/00
Filed: 2014-07-16
Abstract: A device for at least partially blocking an opening includes a first body, a second body rotatably mounted to the first body and a compressible seal extending from the first body. The seal includes a first portion, a plate having a hole at one end of the first portion, and a second portion extending away from the plate. A hollow shaft extends from the second body and through the first body, the first portion, the hole in the plate, and into the second portion. The shaft has a shoulder in the second portion that is wider than the hole in the plate, and moving the shaft relative to the first body compresses the second body until the shoulder reaches the plate and then compresses the first body. Such compression expands the first and/or second portions and presses them against the inside of the opening to form a seal.
Patent CA-2857180-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DENIS SCOTT
IPC: A61B18/04
Filed: 2012-12-05
Abstract: A thermal surgical instrument having a system to control the delivery of power from an energy source to active element located on a tip. The system for controlling delivery to the tip may include a control algorithm which uses on or more measurements, such as tip current, SWR, and rapid changes in reflected power, to manage power without affecting cutting efficacy, and in a manner that may be imperceptible by a surgeon. The system may utilize a state machine to determine the current environment in which the tip may be in. Power delivered to the tip may be selectively managed according to a fixed power index or a repeatedly executed power profile.
Patent CA-2857322-A1 (CA)
Title: Ancre de couple de blocage en rotation d'une colonne de production d'un puits et installation de pompage equipee d'une telle ancre de couple
Inventor: MILLET FRANCOIS
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2014-07-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne une ancre de couple (2) destinée à bloquer en rotation une colonne de production par rapport à un carter de soutènement d'un puits ; l'ancre de couple comportant un bâti (4) et des cassettes d'ancrage (12, 14) comportant une molette (20, 22) ayant un pourtour et un axe de molette supportant ladite molette (20, 22) ; un point de contact (401, 402) du pourtour de la molette (20, 22) étant destiné à venir au contact du carter de soutènement (15), un point opposé (371, 372) étant disposé de façon diamétralement opposé au point de contact. Pour chaque cassette d'ancrage (12, 14), ladite molette (20, 22) est montée sur ladite extrémité dudit axe de molette; un angle de positionnement (.beta.) compris entre 30° et 180° étant défini entre une première droite (d1) passant par le centre du carter de soutènement et le point de contact (401, 402) et une deuxième droite (d2) passant par le centre du carter de soutènement et ledit point opposé (371, 372).
Patent CA-2858428-A1 (CA)
Title: Procedure de determination de la probabilite de trouver une place de stationnement
Inventor: KANDAL PHILIPP
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de guidage d'un utilisateur d'un appareil de navigation assistée par radiolocalisation, en particulier assistée par radiolocalisation par satellite, le long d'un trajet de recherche d'une place de stationnement dans la zone d'une destination. Dans ce procédé, l'appareil de navigation calcule un itinéraire en boucle le long d'un plan routier autour de la destination et l'utilisateur est guidé le long de cet itinéraire jusqu'à ce qu'il trouve une place de stationnement. Le calcul de l'itinéraire en boucle et sa constitution à partir de segments d'itinéraire se font selon l'invention sur la base des critères suivants : i) distance de chaque segment d'itinéraire par rapport à la destination, et ii) probabilité de trouver une place de stationnement dans un temps donné sur le segment d'itinéraire concerné. Lors du calcul et de la constitution de l'itinéraire en boucle, les segments de l'itinéraire en boucle placés à la suite les uns des autres sont en outre sélectionnés de manière pondérée en fonction de la pertinence des critères i) et ii) respectifs. L'invention concerne en outre un procédé de détermination de la probabilité de trouver dans un temps donné une place de stationnement sur un segment de trajet prédéfini d'une zone présentant une pluralité de segments de trajet, ainsi qu'un procédé d'affichage sur un appareil de navigation assistée par radiolocalisation de la probabilité de trouver une place de stationnement sur un segment de trajet donné.