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Christian Picard, Quebec CA
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20140140165 | STIRRING BLADE AND SUPPORT PLATE FOR USE IN A MIXING VAT HAVING A BOTTOM SURFACE - The present disclosure relates to a stirring blade for attachment to a support plate, and to a combination of a stirring blade and of a support plate, for use in a mixing vat of a mixing apparatus. The support plate is attached to a driving element of the mixing apparatus. The stirring blade has an elongate section for mixing a content of the vat. The stirring blade also defines an aperture for attachment of the stirring blade to the support plate. The aperture is configured so that raising the stirring blade away from the bottom surface of the vat causes an upper surface of the stirring blade to abut on a stop of the support plate, and raising the driving element and the support plate away from the bottom of the vat allows the stirring blade to pivot downward about the support plate for easy removal of the stirring blade. | 05-22-2014 |
David Picard, Singapore SG
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20090162459 | Combination Therapy for Treatment of Patients with Neurological Disorders and Cerebral Infarction - The present invention provides compositions and methods of treating a patient having a condition selected from the group of cerebral stroke, heart stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, brain or nervous system trauma, or neuroplasticity wherein the composition comprises: (i) at least 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 of: Radix Astragali (milkvetch root or Huang Qi); Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae root (red sage or Dan Shen); Radix Paeoniae Rubra (red peony or chi shao); Ligusticum Chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong); Rhizoma Notoginseng (Sanqi); Odoriferous Rosewood (Jiang Xiang); Scorpion (Quan Xie); Radix Polygalae (Yuan Zhi); Grassleaf sweetflag (Shi Changpu); Leech (Hirudo or Shuizhi); Ground beetle (Tu Bie Chong); Cow bezoar (calculus Bovis artifactus or Rengong Niuhuang); Gambirplant (ramulus uncariae cum uncis or Gou teng); and (ii) an agent used in Western medicine. | 06-25-2009 |
20090171418 | Apparatus for Non-Invasive Stimulation of an Animal - An apparatus for performing non-invasive stimulation of an animal's body, the apparatus comprising: a connector body having a conductor and a pair of stimulators electrically coupled to said conductor, the pair of stimulators being disposed on the connector body to allow the cutaneous surface of the animals body to be engaged therebetween. In use, a power source is electrically coupled to said conductor to transmit an electric current to the pair of stimulators to perform non-invasive stimulation on the animals body as current passes therethrough. | 07-02-2009 |
20110250183 | Combination Therapy for Treatment of Patients with Neurological Disorders and Cerebral Infarction - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating stroke patients using TCM and a Western medicament used for the treatment of stroke patients. | 10-13-2011 |
20120070407 | Therapy for Promoting Cell Growth - There is disclosed the use of a composition for promoting neuronal growth of neurons in tissues of the central or peripheral nervous system. There is also disclosed a method for inducing proliferation or differentiation of neuronal cells. | 03-22-2012 |
20130287870 | NOVEL USES FOR TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE - The present invention relates to the use of one or more Neuroaid2 components to activate K | 10-31-2013 |
20140369995 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND CEREBRAL INFARCTION - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating stroke patients using TCM and a Western medicament used for the treatment of stroke patients. | 12-18-2014 |
Francois Picard, Cap-Rouge CA
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20100233720 | BIOLOGICAL REAGENTS AND METHODS TO VERIFY THE EFFICIENCY OF SAMPLE PREPARATION AND NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION AND/OR DETECTION - This invention relates to reagent comprising: any one of cells, viral particles, organelles, parasites, cells comprising organelles, cells comprising viral particles, cells comprising parasites, cells comprising bacterial cells and any combination thereof, the cells, viral particles, organelles or parasites comprising at least one nucleic acid sequence serving as an internal control (IC) target for nucleic acid testing (NAT) assay; wherein the reagent is suitable to be added to a test sample undergoing sample preparation to release, concentrate and/or purify nucleic acids and amplification and/or detection of nucleic acids so as to be used to verify: (i) the efficiency of sample preparation; and (ii) the efficiency of nucleic acid amplification and/or detection. The present invention also relates to a method to verify or validate the preparation and amplification and/or detection of a nucleic acid target sequence in a sample spiked with a reagent of the present invention. | 09-16-2010 |
20100267012 | Highly conserved genes and their use to generate probes and primers for detection of microorganisms - Compositions and methods for the detection of vancomycin-resistant pathogens using primers and/or probes to the vanA and vanB genes. | 10-21-2010 |
20120035071 | HIGHLY CONSERVED GENES AND THEIR USE TO GENERATE PROBES AND PRIMERS FOR DETECTION OF MICROORGANISMS - Compositions and methods for the detection of vancomycin-resistant pathogens using primers and/or probes to the vanA and vanB genes. | 02-09-2012 |
François Picard, Quebec CA
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20150218720 | PROCESS FOR TREATING MAGNESIUM-BEARING ORES - It is described a process for extracting magnesium from magnesium-bearing materials comprising the steps of leaching the magnesium-bearing material with HCl as to obtain a leachate comprising the magnesium in solution and a solid form; purify said leachate to produce magnesium chloride and electrolysing the magnesium chloride producing magnesium metal. | 08-06-2015 |
Francois J. Picard, Cap-Rouge CA
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20120058487 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE - Four highly conserved genes, encoding translation elongation factor Tu, translation elongation factor G, the catalytic subunit of proton-translocating ATPase and the RecA recombinase, are used to generate species-specific, genus-specific, family-specific, group-specific and universal nucleic acid probes and amplification primers to rapidly detect and identify algal, archaeal, bacterial, fungal and parasitical pathogens from clinical specimens for diagnosis. The detection of associated antimicrobial agents resistance and toxin genes are also under the scope of the present invention. | 03-08-2012 |
20140127684 | HIGHLY CONSERVED GENES AND THEIR USE TO GENERATE PROBES AND PRIMERS FOR DETECTION OF MICROORGANISMS - Provided herein are compositions and methods for the detection of | 05-08-2014 |
20150111760 | HIGHLY CONSERVED GENES AND THEIR USE TO GENERATE PROBES AND PRIMERS FOR DETECTION OF MICROORGANISMS - Provided herein are compositions and methods for the detection of | 04-23-2015 |
Francois J. Picard, Quebec CA
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20090068641 | Highly conserved genes and their use to generate probes and primers for detection of microorganisms - Four highly conserved genes, encoding translation elongation factor Tu, translation elongation factor G, the catalytic subunit of proton-translocating ATPase and the RecA recombinase, are used to generate species-specific, genus-specific, family-specific, group-specific and universal nucleic acid probes and amplification primers to rapidly detect and identify algal, archaeal, bacterial, fungal and parasitical pathogens from clinical specimens for diagnosis. The detection of associated antimicrobial agents resistance and toxin genes are also under the scope of the present invention. | 03-12-2009 |
Frederic Picard, Glasgow GB
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20130064427 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OBJECT TRACKING - Methods and systems for object tracking are disclosed in which the bandwidth of a “slow” tracking system (e.g., an optical tracking system) is augmented with sensor data generated by a “fast” tracking system (e.g., an inertial tracking system). The tracking data generated by the respective systems can be used to estimate and/or predict a position, velocity, and orientation of a tracked object that can be updated at the sample rate of the “fast” tracking system. The methods and systems disclosed herein generally involve an estimation algorithm that operates on raw sensor data (e.g., two-dimensional pixel coordinates in a captured image) as opposed to first processing and/or calculating object position and orientation using a triangulation or “back projection” algorithm. | 03-14-2013 |
Frederic Picard, Levis CA
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20110218229 | SIRT1 Modulation of Adipogenesis and Adipose Function - SIRT1 regulates the physiology of cells of the adipocyte lineage. Modulators of SIRT1 activity can be used to ameliorate, treat, or prevent diseases and disorders associated with adipose physiology, e.g., obesity, an obesity-related disease, or a fat-related metabolic disorder. | 09-08-2011 |
Gaston Picard, Quebec CA
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20140127776 | METHOD USING IMMOBILIZED ALGAE FOR PRODUCTION AND HARVEST OF ALGAL BIOMASS AND PRODUCTS - Compositions, articles, apparatus, methods and systems are provided for the growth of algae immobilized on a support in a gaseous environment supplying access to sources of carbon dioxide and light, and for subsequent harvesting and biomass processing. | 05-08-2014 |
Gillers Picard, Trois-Rivieres CA
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20110135834 | MODULAR TRANSFER APPARATUS AND PROCESS - The present invention concerns an apparatus, a process and a cartridge for producing and transferring a thin film to a substrate withdrawing the thin film. The apparatus includes the substrate, a transfer lip, a gap defined between the substrate and the transfer lip and a liquid film supported on the transfer lip and carrying a thin film in a direction towards and into the gap, the liquid of the liquid film forming a capillary bridge spanning the length of the gap and supporting the thin film over the gap onto the substrate. The process includes the steps of supplying the liquid film, positioning the transfer lip and substrate, supporting the liquid film towards and into the gap, forming the capillary bridge and withdrawing the thin film. The modular cartridge is also described. | 06-09-2011 |
Hugo Picard, Bedford CA
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20130032544 | Systems and methods for reducing phosphorous in phosphorous-containing outflows - Systems and methods for removing phosphorous (P) from P-containing wastewater from agricultural and urban outflow sources are disclosed. The system includes at least one water attenuation unit (WAU) fluidly coupled to at least one main filter unit (MFU) that contains P-adsorbing material. A high-flow diverter unit is arranged between the WAU and the MFU and diverts a portion of the flow of influent wastewater at high flow rates. The P-filter system is compact and has a modular construction. The effluent wastewater discharged from the P-filter system has 60% to 90% less phosphorous than the influent wastewater. | 02-07-2013 |
Jacques Picard, Dieppe CA
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20150368993 | Core Drilling Components and Methods - The present invention provides a drilling tower having a rod handling tower allowing for the retrieval of rods from a rod rack system in an automated manner. The present invention also provides a method to deliver and install a core drilling platform in a remote area and its removal by air. The present invention also provides a cold box assembly for the storage of core drilling samples. | 12-24-2015 |
Marie-Josée Picard, Quebec CA
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20140153862 | POLARIZATION ROTATOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SUBWAVELENGTH COMPOSITE PORTION - A polarization rotator assembly for rotating a polarization mode of an electromagnetic signal is provided. The polarization rotator assembly has a waveguiding structure of co-extensive first and second layers defining, successively, an input portion, a subwavelength composite portion and a polarization rotating portion. The subwavelength composite portion is formed by the first and second layers, where the second layer defines a subwavelength pattern. The polarization rotator portion is geometrically configured to rotate the polarization mode of the electromagnetic signal. | 06-05-2014 |
20150247974 | SPOT-SIZE CONVERTER FOR OPTICAL MODE CONVERSION AND COUPLING BETWEEN TWO WAVEGUIDES - A spot-size converter for coupling light between first and second waveguides respectively supporting first and second propagation modes having substantially different dimensions is provided. The spot-size converter includes a lower and an upper waveguiding structure each characterized by an effective refractive index. The lower waveguiding structure is coupled to the first waveguide to receive light therefrom or transmit light thereto in the first propagation mode. The upper waveguiding structure is coupled to the second waveguide to transmit light thereto or receive light therefrom in the second propagation mode. The upper waveguiding structure includes a plurality of longitudinally extending high-index elements arranged in multiple vertically spaced rows. At least part of the upper waveguiding structure extends at least partially over the lower waveguiding structure so as to define a coupling region wherein an effective refractive index crossing occurs, thereby enabling evanescent coupling of light between the lower and upper waveguiding structures. | 09-03-2015 |
Mathieu Picard, St-Jean-Sur Richelieu CA
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20140230443 | ROTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A CONCENTRIC ARRANGEMENT OF A TURBINE PORTION, A COOLING CHANNEL AND A REINFORCEMENT WALL - The present disclosure introduces a rotor assembly having a concentric arrangement comprising a rotating turbine portion, a cooling channel and an annular reinforcement wall. The concentric arrangement is configured to rotate around a common axis. Also introduced is a rotary engine comprising the rotor assembly, in which the cooling channel further functions as a rotating compressor portion. The rotary engine also comprises a stator assembly that itself comprises a static turbine portion positioned upstream of the rotating turbine portion, a static compressor portion positioned downstream of the rotating compressor portion, and a combustion chamber positioned downstream of the static compressor portion and upstream of the static turbine portion | 08-21-2014 |
20140290259 | COMBUSTION SYSTEMS AND COMBUSTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS FOR ROTARY RAMJET ENGINES - A combustion systems and components for rotary ramjet engines. An injection system, optionally stratified for ease of engine startup, provides an air and fuel mixture to a combustion chamber. An ignition system ignites the mixture. A flameholding system may be positioned for communication with the combustion chamber to force an ignited flow of the air and fuel mixture toward a center of rotation within the ramjet engine. The ramjet engine may have a diverging stator for improved exhaust efficiency. The ignition may take place in the engine air intake. Alternatively, the ignition may take place within the combustion chamber using a dual-hub electrically charged system. An impulse turbine may use recirculation of injected fuel to cool a rim-rotor and/or to reduce windage on the rim-rotor. A sealing system may reduce gas leaks from a fuel conduit into the engine air intake. | 10-02-2014 |
Pierre Picard, Quebec CA
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20140291505 | QUANTIFICATION OF AN ANALYTE IN SERUM AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL MATRICES - Methods and systems for quantifying analytes in a biological sample are provided comprising preparing a biological sample for mass spectrometric analysis, utilizing an ionization source to ionize at least a portion of the prepared biological sample to generate an ionized analyte flow, introducing the ionized analyte flow into a differential mobility spectrometer set at a compensation voltage selected to extract ionized analyte molecules from the ionized analyte flow, introducing an output analyte flow of the differential mobility spectrometer into a mass spectrometer to detect and quantify analyte ions in the output analyte flow. | 10-02-2014 |
Sebastien Picard, Montreal CA
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20090060399 | EASY-TEAR, NON-LAMINATED, POLYOLEFIN BASED POUCH AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - An easy-tear, non-laminated, polyolefin based film pouch, method of manufacturing and forming die assembly is described. The pouch has a sealed flowable-type material containing compartment between opposed film walls which are sealed along opposed parallel edges thereof. A high tear strength seal tab is formed in a corner portion of the pouch and extends from one of the parallel edges. The seal tab is spaced a predetermined distance from an adjacent transverse side edge of the pouch. A tear slit is formed in the seal tab to initiate a tear in the pouch for access to the flowable material in the pouch. More specifically, but not exclusively, the pouch is fabricated in a vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) machine. | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas Picard, Barcelona ES
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20150252782 | METHOD OF OPERATING A WIND TURBINE - Method of operating a wind turbine comprising detecting when a first blade substantially approaches the shadow of the tower, and pitching at least one other blade, which is in or approaching a position above the tower, to increase the angle of attack and wind load on said at least one other blade in such a way that an increase of the tilt angle of the rotor is caused. The method further comprises detecting when the first blade is substantially close to leaving the shadow of the tower, and pitching the at least one other blade to decrease the angle of attack and wind load on said at least one other blade in such a way that the previously caused increase of the tilt angle of the rotor is cancelled. | 09-10-2015 |
Valerie Picard, Quebec CA
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20090028888 | Cancer Antigen Mage-A9 and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to the detection of MAGE-A9 in a biological sample and to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of MAGE-A9-associated aberrant cell growth, through the targeting of the MAGE-A9 polypeptide and/or polynucleotide. Diagnosis is accomplished by examining or monitoring cells for perturbations in MAGE-A9 expression. Prevention and treatment are accomplished by administering to a subject MAGE-A9 as a protein or a fragment thereof or under form of a DNA expression vector, as well as by administering to a subject a MAGE-A9 gene product-binding agent. Compositions and commercial kits are also provided. | 01-29-2009 |