Mcdonald, CA
Anthony Ryan Mcdonald, Calgary CA
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20140222591 | Systems and Methods for Post-Payment Gift Cards - According to one aspect, a post-payment gift card system in which the benefactor pays the value of the gift card at the time that the recipient redeems the gift card with the merchant. In some cases, the benefactor may create a gift card campaign using a gift card system. In some cases, the gift card system may include a user account. The user account may include attributes such as user identification information, user contact information, one or more user payment methods, payment method information, a user account good status indicator, and a user account trust indicator. | 08-07-2014 |
Cam Mcdonald, Oakville CA
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20130043144 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CASE FOR HOLDING A DIGITAL DEVICE SUCH AS A CELL PHONE - The invention discloses a case for holding and carrying a digital device such as a cell phone or a personal digital assistant. The case includes a body having a front panel, a back panel, two opposing sides each connected between the front panel and the back panel, and a bottom. The case has an opening that leads to an inner compartment which is adapted to hold the digital device. One of the panels further includes a money clip for securing bills to the case. | 02-21-2013 |
Cameron Mcdonald, Oakville CA
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20150027973 | BOTTLE WITH MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS - The invention provides a beverage bottle comprising an outer bottle and at least one inner container that is sealed off from the outer bottle. The outer bottle container contains a first liquid (such as a still or a carbonated mixer) and the inner container contains a second liquid (such as an alcoholic spirit or a concentrated juice). The first and second liquids are kept separate until they are poured from the bottle. In one embodiment, the inner container may be twisted along its length to impart a rotational pattern on the second liquid. | 01-29-2015 |
Cameron John Hugh Mcdonald, Oakville CA
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20150368024 | BOTTLE WITH MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS - A beverage bottle for mixing at least two liquids upon pouring is described. The bottle includes an outer container for holding a first liquid. The outer container includes a bottom, a circumferential wall, and an open spout. The bottle includes at least one inner container positioned within the outer container for holding a second liquid. The inner container includes a bottom, a circumferential wall, and an open spout. The bottle further includes a collar engaging the outer container and the inner container and holding the inner container in a fixed position relative to the outer container. The collar defines a first aperture in fluid communication with the inner container and a second aperture in fluid communication with the outer container. A lateral distance between a first pouring edge of the first aperture and a first pouring edge of the second aperture is eight millimeters or less | 12-24-2015 |
Colin Mcdonald, Calgary CA
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20100038404 | Apparatus for induction friction solid state welding - An apparatus for induction friction solid state welding a body having a work piece receiving bore. A stationary chuck is provided for securing a first tubular workpiece in the bore. A moving chuck is provided for securing a second tubular workpiece in bore. An induction heating coil is movable between an operative position and a stored position. An expandable cylinder moves the moving chuck toward and away from the stationary chuck. A torque transmission collar is used to rotate the moving chuck. | 02-18-2010 |
David Lewis Mcdonald, Mississauga CA
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20120309257 | Interconnectable and Transformable Toy Building Element - A transformable toy building element which is interconnectable with other toy building elements is provided. The transformable toy building element includes at least one coupling connector and a plurality of movable members. Manipulation of the movable members can transform the transformable toy building element into at least one interconnectable toy figure. | 12-06-2012 |
20130090034 | ACTION FIGURE CARD TRANSFORMABLE BETWEEN A TWO-DIMENSIONAL STATE AND A THREE-DIMENSIONAL STATE - The invention relates to a transformable action figure card toy that transforms between a flat state, resembling a playing card, and an expanded state, resembling a three-dimension character. The toy includes a rigid primary backing which features a primary articulation therein. A primary biasing mechanism articulates the primary backing along the primary articulation so as to segment the primary backing into at least first and second planar regions lying transverse to one another. The primary backing lies substantially flat when not articulated. Additional rigid planar components are hinged to the primary backing and lie flat against the primary backing. A biasing mechanism swings the planar components away from the primary backing so as to dispose the planar components along planes that are transverse to the first and second planar regions. At least one folded pliable web portion is connected between the first planar component and the primary backing. | 04-11-2013 |
David Lewis Mcdonald, Ontario CA
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20130084767 | Expandable Toy Building Element - An expandable toy building element being interconnectable with one or more other toy building elements is disclosed having one or more coupling connectors adapted to interconnect the expandable toy building element with another toy building element. The expandable toy building element has a hollow first end component with an open, distal end so as to define a first internal cavity, a hollow second end component with an open, distal end so as to define a second internal cavity; and a translation element acting to expandably connect the first end component to the second end component. The expandable toy building element is expandable between a compact position and at least one expanded position. | 04-04-2013 |
David Ross Mcdonald, Ottawa CA
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20110258440 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENCRYPTING A DERIVATIVE WORK USING A CIPHER CREATED FROM ITS SOURCE - A derivative work is encrypted using a cipher created from digital sources used to create the derivative work. A software application made available for download permits a mix artist to generate a derivative-encrypted work from a derivative work that the mix artist has created using one or more of the digital sources. The derivative-encrypted work is streamed to a worldwide web server, where it is made available for download by consumers for a fee. The software application is also available for download by the consumers and permits the consumers to purchase and download any available derivative-encrypted work. However, the derivative-encrypted works can only be decrypted if the consumer has possession of a digital source for each of the source art works associated with the digital sources used to create the derivative work. | 10-20-2011 |
20120096262 | System and method of generating encryption/decryption keys and encrypting/decrypting a derivative work - A derivative work is encrypted using master keys generated from source data extracted from digital sources used to create the derivative work. A software application permits a mix artist to encrypt and stream a derivative work to a worldwide web server, where it is made available to consumers. A software application permits the consumers to acquire and decrypt an encrypted derivative work if the consumer has possession of a corresponding digital source for each of the digital sources used to encrypt the derivative work. | 04-19-2012 |
Ewan James Mcdonald, Brooklin CA
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20120093347 | ARRAY ELEMENT RIGGING COMPONENT, SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a rigging component for connecting an array element in an array. The rigging component includes an elongate housing connectable to an array element; a connection link disposed within, and slideably extendible from, one end of the housing; a conduit extending into the housing from its opposite end, the conduit dimensioned to receive another connection link extending from an adjacent rigging component; and at least one latching device associated with the conduit for releasably retaining the other connection link within the conduit. Further disclosed is a system for connecting an array element in an array. The system comprises at least one rigging component having a connection link extendible to be locked at a single fixed distance and at least one rigging component having a connection link extendible to be locked at one of a plurality of fixed distances. Further disclosed is a method for connecting first and second array elements to each other. The method includes for each of the first and second array elements attaching at least one first rigging component having a connection link that is extendible to be locked at a single fixed distance to the array element; and attaching at least one second rigging component having a connection link that is extendible to be locked at one of a plurality of fixed distances to the array element. The method further comprises extending and locking at a selected fixed distance the connection link of the at least one second rigging component attached to the second array element; and extending and locking at the single fixed distance the connection link of the at least one first rigging component attached to the first array element; and bringing the first array element towards the second array element until corresponding first and second rigging components interconnect thereby to connect the first and second array elements to each other. | 04-19-2012 |
Graham Mcdonald, Brantford CA
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20130055649 | RETRACTABLE ROOF - A retractable roof structure for crop protection includes pitch sections of roof defined by a retractable membrane. The membrane is moved by cables connected to a drive tube with a spring regulate minimum tension of the cable. The drive system ensures that the membrane adjacent to the drive tube is able to travel the same distance as the second membrane from the drive tube. The rafter contains profiles to allow the stationary end of said membrane to be attached continuously to the rafters to provide a water tight connection. The rafter also contains clips which inhibit vertical, lateral and horizontal movement of the guide wires used to suspend the membrane. The guide wires are supported by flexible cables or rods. A secondary clear membrane is installed below a white upper retractable membrane. | 03-07-2013 |
Greg Mcdonald, Orleans CA
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20100241571 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CARDLESS SECURE ON-LINE CREDIT CARD/DEBIT CARD PURCHASING - The invention is a system and method for cardless secure on-line purchasing using a credit/debit card. There is provided an on-line purchaser executing an on-line purchase with an on-line vendor having a credit/debit card payment screen. There is also at least one on-line credit/debit card service provider having an interface with the on-line purchaser the said on-line vendor. An e-authentication and credential service provider has an interface with the on-line purchaser and said at least one on-line credit/debit card service provider and provides means for secure on-line purchasing on a subscription basis by providing anonymity to the on-line purchase by hiding credit/debit card data during the on-line purchase making the purchase invisible to identity thieves and hackers. | 09-23-2010 |
20120278876 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND BUSINESS MODEL FOR AN IDENTITY/CREDENTIAL SERVICE PROVIDER - A methodology, system and business model are disclosed for facilitating a fully automated electronic identity service between a group of consumers and a group of service providers. The system includes at least one servicer and associated computers and memories. A security token is issued to the consumer by an authority. The consumer then personalizes the token by having his or her civil credentials loaded onto the card. The card is serialized by the authority. When the consumer desires access to a service, the system with authenticate the identity of the consumer. Various levels of authentication can be achieved. The service providers will subscribe to system. | 11-01-2012 |
Hugh Daniel Mcdonald, British Columbia CA
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20100147172 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING RESIDUAL INK IMAGE FROM OFFSET PRINTING BLANKET - A thickened aqueous cleaning solution for removing residual ink images from the surface of a blanket used in offset lithographic printing which has been subjected to printing using radiation-curable ink. The cleaning solution comprises an alkaline builder, a thickener, a co-solvent, a surfactant and water. A method for removing the residual ink images from the blanket comprises removing the blanket from the offset lithographic printing press, applying a layer of the thickened aqueous cleaning solution to the blanket, rubbing the surface of the blanket, for example with rags or a scouring pad, and removing the soiled cleaning solution. | 06-17-2010 |
Ian J. Mcdonald, Waterloo CA
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20100151841 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR PROVIDING ENTERPRISE-CONTROLLED VOICE SERVICES TO WIRELESS DEVICES - An apparatus, and an associated methodology, provides control over operation of a voice-only, cellular mobile phone by an enterprise. An enterprise server provides selection of the operating capabilities of the voice-only wireless device. Once selected, the wireless device is caused to be provisioned to operate in conformity with the selected policy. Rather than sole control of the operational capability of the wireless device by a network operator, i.e., carrier, control of some operational capabilities of the device is carried out directly by enterprise personnel. | 06-17-2010 |
Ian James Mcdonald, Waterloo CA
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20080274694 | System and Method for Multi-Channel Blocking - A system and method for multi-channel blocking, the method having the steps of: creating a block filter to block a plurality of communication channels to a mobile device; communicating the block filter to a blocking element; and executing the blocking filter at the blocking element. | 11-06-2008 |
20080274715 | Call Cost Indicator For Mobile Devices - A method and apparatus to enhance decision making capabilities of a user of a mobile device, the method having the steps of: receiving, at the mobile device, information related to the cost of mobile services; and communicating an indication of the cost of mobile services to the user. | 11-06-2008 |
20110065417 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL THE USE OF APPLICATIONS ON HANDHELD DEVICES BASED ON NETWORK SERVICE - A method and apparatus to control the use of applications on handheld device is based on network service, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a network identifier; correlating the network identifier with application and/or feature limitations stored on the mobile device; and limiting application usage based on the results of such correlating step. | 03-17-2011 |
20110216674 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING TRANSFERRING OF CONFERENCE CALLS USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Systems and methods for facilitating transferring of a conference call. In some embodiments, users of a secure mobile device may be provided with the ability to transfer a media session for use in a conference call to a non-secure communication device. The method may include displaying a user interface on the primary communication device, the user interface including a transfer option, receiving a command selecting the transfer option, sending a transfer request from the primary communication device to the conference call controller to link an alternate communication device within the conference call session, and determining whether the transfer request requires authentication, and if so performing authentication of the transfer request. | 09-08-2011 |
20110217966 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING TRANSFERRING OF CONFERENCE CALLS USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Systems and methods for facilitating transferring of a conference call. In some embodiments, users of a secure mobile device may be provided with the ability to transfer a media session for use in a conference call to a non-secure communication device. The method may include displaying a user interface on the primary communication device, the user interface including a transfer option, receiving a command selecting the transfer option, sending a transfer request from the primary communication device to the conference call controller to link an alternate communication device within the conference call session, and determining whether the transfer request requires authentication, and if so performing authentication of the transfer request. | 09-08-2011 |
20130010945 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING TRANSFERRING OF CONFERENCE CALLS USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Systems and methods for facilitating transferring of a conference call. In some embodiments, users of a secure mobile device may be provided with the ability to transfer a media session for use in a conference call to a non-secure communication device. The method may include displaying a user interface on the primary communication device, the user interface including a transfer option, receiving a command selecting the transfer option, sending a transfer request from the primary communication device to the conference call controller to link an alternate communication device within the conference call session, and determining whether the transfer request requires authentication, and if so performing authentication of the transfer request. | 01-10-2013 |
20130178192 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING TRANSFERRING OF CONFERENCE CALLS USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Systems and methods for facilitating transferring of a conference call. In some embodiments, users of a secure mobile device may be provided with the ability to transfer a media session for use in a conference call to a non-secure communication device. The method may include displaying a user interface on the primary communication device, the user interface including a transfer option, receiving a command selecting the transfer option, sending a transfer request from the primary communication device to the conference call controller to link an alternate communication device within the conference call session, and determining whether the transfer request requires authentication, and if so performing authentication of the transfer request. | 07-11-2013 |
James William Mcdonald, North Vancouver CA
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20120228334 | Ergonomic Portion Measuring Fluent Material Dispensing System - A fluent material dispensing system comprising: a bottle, a plunger engaged inside the bottle, and a dispensing mechanism having a lever for operation of the plunger for fluid expulsion. The plunger may frictionally engage the bottle to a degree sufficient for holding the plunger in place against a force applied due to return motion of the lever. The dispensing mechanism may comprise a cap for attachment to an end of the bottle opposite a fluid outlet and a handle attached to the cap, the lever pivotally coupled to the cap, the lever and the handle aligned with the bottle. The dispensing mechanism may comprise a portioning mechanism configured to limit distance travelled by the lever from the rest position to the engaged position to a defined amount, thereby limiting expulsion of the fluid to a corresponding defined portion. | 09-13-2012 |
Jeff William Edward Mcdonald, Ancaster CA
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20110227748 | RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) SAFETY SYSTEM - A system and method for alerting operators of mobile equipment to the presence of people in monitored areas around the periphery of the mobile equipment they are operating is provided. The system includes an RFID detection system which is installed on the mobile equipment and alerts the operator to the presence of people wearing Personal Protection Equipment containing RFID safety tags. The system also includes a tag programming system which allows RFID safety tags to be created. The system also includes a tag testing system which allows a person to test the functionality of the RFID safety tags contained in the personal safety equipment they are wearing. The system also includes RFID personal safety equipment such as 3D safety vests and RFID hardhats which contains RFID safety tags. The 3D safety vests also include enhanced 3D visual markings. | 09-22-2011 |
20140043168 | RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) SAFETY SYSTEM - A system and method for alerting operators of mobile equipment to the presence of people in monitored areas around the periphery of the mobile equipment they are operating is provided. The system includes an RFID detection system which is installed on the mobile equipment and alerts the operator to the presence of people wearing Personal Protection Equipment containing RFID safety tags. The system also includes a tag programming system which allows RFID safety tags to be created. The system also includes a tag testing system which allows a person to test the functionality of the RFID safety tags contained in the personal safety equipment they are wearing. The system also includes RFID personal safety equipment such as 3D safety vests and RFID hardhats which contains RFID safety tags. The 3D safety vests also include enhanced 3D visual markings. | 02-13-2014 |
Joel M. Mcdonald, Humboldt CA
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20150111627 | Oscillating Pan of an Agricultural Combine Having a Flow Control Guide Vane - A chaff pan for attachment to a cleaning apparatus of an agricultural combine is provided. The chaff pan includes a surface for receiving a flow of chaff from the cleaning apparatus. The surface has a proximal end proximate the combine and an opposing distal end. First and second side walls extend upwards from the surface about respective lateral ends of the chaff pan. The chaff pan also includes a flow control guide vane positioned on the surface of the chaff pan that extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the surface. The flow control guide vane is positioned on the surface at an angle relative to a midline of the chaff pan for directing the flow of chaff towards the midline of the chaff pan. | 04-23-2015 |
John Bradley Mcdonald, Toronto CA
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20090187558 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING SEARCH RESULTS - Methods and systems related to the display of primary and secondary search results are provided. Search results are displayed to the user without requiring the user to perform any tasks to view the entire set of search results. The user may then request secondary searches based on the displayed primary search results through performing a single action. Secondary search results are displayed along with the primary search results. | 07-23-2009 |
20140040813 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING SEARCH RESULTS - Methods and systems related to the display of primary and secondary search results are provided. Search results are displayed to the user without requiring the user to perform any tasks to view the entire set of search results. The user may then request secondary searches based on the displayed primary search results through performing a single action. Secondary search results are displayed along with the primary search results. | 02-06-2014 |
John R. Mcdonald, Kirkland CA
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20090092578 | Methods of selecting and producing modified toxins, conjugates containing modified toxins, and uses thereof - Methods for selecting and identifying modified toxins and conjugates thereof are provided. The methods are select for toxins that exhibit reduced toxicity to the host cell in which they are expressed. Methods of increasing production of toxins, such as the modified toxins, or conjugates thereof, also are provided. In particular, in the methods the toxins, or conjugates thereof, are produced in the presence of an inhibitor molecule. Also provided, are modified toxins and conjugates thereof. Such conjugates can be used in the treatment of various disease or disorders associated with proliferation, migration, and physiological activity of cells involved in immune or inflammatory responses. | 04-09-2009 |
John R. Mcdonald, Baie D'Urfe CA
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20110160126 | Methods and compositions for treating secondary tissue damage and other inflammatory conditions and disorders - Methods for treatment of diseases, including human immunideficiency virus infection, are provided. The disease are treated by administering conjugates containing as a ligand a chemokine receptor targeting agents, such as a chemokine, and a targeted agent, such as a toxin. | 06-30-2011 |
Julie Mcdonald, Guelph CA
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20140342438 | MEDIA SUPPLEMENTS AND METHODS TO CULTURE HUMAN GASTROINTESTINAL ANAEROBIC MICROORGANISMS - A media supplement for culturing anaerobic bacteria is provided which comprises a filtrate of effluent from a chemostat vessel in which a target bacterial ecosystem has been cultured. Methods of using the supplement for culturing or isolating anaerobic microbial strains or communities, particularly anaerobic bacteria from the human gut, are also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
Lee Mcdonald, Barrie CA
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20100078029 | Bite Block Assembly for Endotrachial Tube - A bite block for an endotrachial tube includes a hollow body extending between open ends to receive an endotrachial tube such that opposing ends of the tube protrude through the open ends of the bite block. The bite block includes a tether to retain the bite block to the tube to prevent unwanted separation or movement of the tube within the bite block. The tether consists of a flexible arm which protrudes rearwardly from the bite block towards the inlet end of the tube and terminates in a ring configured to encircle the endotrachial tube, thereby effectively tethering the bite block to the tube. The arm and ring are configured such that the arm flexes in an arc when tethering the tube, thereby permitting the ring to engage the tube when fitted to thereto. | 04-01-2010 |
20120083816 | BLADE UNIT FOR SURGICAL SCALPEL - A scalpel is disclosed, having a conventional handle and a blade unit for releasable attachment to the handle. The blade unit includes a body, a slot within said body to releasably engage the finger protruding from the handle, a scalpel blade attached to said body, and a blade cover slideably engaged to said body and configured for movement between a forward, protective position fully covering said blade and a retracted position to expose said blade for use. The cover has open front and rear ends to permit said blade and said body respectively to protrude through opposing ends of said cover when said cover is moved between said positions. | 04-05-2012 |
20130186406 | GAS DELIVERY MASK FOR MEDICAL USE - There is provided a mask for delivery of a medical gas to a patient comprising a mask body having a rim for contacting the patient's face and an interior space configured to surround and enclose the patient's nose and mouth. The mask includes a gas diffuser structure projecting through said mask body into said interior space. The gas diffuser structure includes a support, a gas delivery tube within said support having an internal bore the axis of which is generally vertical when said mask body is upright, an inlet in said gas tube for communication with a source of pressurized gas, and an outlet from said gas tube within said interior space. The structure includes a gas flow disrupter or baffle located over the outlet of said bore in the path of gas exiting said bore configured to diffuse and/or redirect said gas radially outwardly. A flow of gas entering the mask forms a plume of enriched gas at the patient's nose and mouth region, thereby permitting a relatively high oxygen content to be delivered to the patient at a lower flow rate. | 07-25-2013 |
Lee Mcdonald, Ontario CA
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20120245610 | RETRACTABLE AND REMOVABLE BLADE UNIT FOR A SCALPEL - A detachable blade cartridge for a scalpel is provided. The cartridge includes a body configured for attachment to a scalpel handle, a scalpel blade and a blade cover engaged to the body for travel along the body between a closed position covering the blade and a retracted position to expose said blade for use. The cartridge includes a releasable catch for selectively retaining the cover in the open position or the closed position. The cartridge also includes a one-way catch comprising a detent in one of the cover or the body and a recess in the other of the cover or body to restrict movement of the cover relative to the body in a distal direction past a limit position while permitting movement in an opposed proximal direction. | 09-27-2012 |
Malcolm Grant Mcdonald, Vancouver CA
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20150081370 | Method and System of Scheduling, Optimizing and Dynamically Updating Appointment Slots in a Booking System - A computer-implemented method for a dynamic computer-based appointment slot booking comprises a plurality of steps wherein appointment slots (and their attributes) in a locked database are entangled via one or more virtual umbilical cords in a manner analogous to the formation of quantum systems, in such a way, the entangled appointment slots comprise a system carrying a character of “wholeness” and wherein the database so formed is unlocked (made available for new appointment selection and entry), said act of booking a new appointment i) creates consequences to the entangled appointment slots (and their attributes) ii) reflects the “wholeness” of the quantum system. | 03-19-2015 |
Mark Mcdonald, Beaconsfield CA
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20120011777 | TELESCOPING FLOOR SEAL FOR VERTICALLY DISPLACEABLE PARTITION - A telescoping floor seal assembly comprising an attachment portion adapted to be mounted to a bottom edge of a vertically displaceable partition, and a displaceable sealing portion slideably mounted within the attachment portion for relative displacement therewith between a fully collapsed position and a fully extended position and described. The displaceable sealing portion has at least one longitudinal sealing edge member at a base thereof for contacting a floor when the vertical partition is displaced to a closed position. The attachment portion is substantially vertically displaceable with the vertically displaceable partition while the sealing edge member of the displaceable sealing portion remains in sealing contact with the floor within a predetermined displacement range of vertical movement of the vertical partition. The telescoping floor seal assembly thereby accommodates live load deflections of the vertically displaceable partition without compromising the seal formed between the floor and the telescoping floor seal. | 01-19-2012 |
20120080152 | VERTICALLY COLLAPSIBLE BARRIER WITH IMPROVED SEALING - A vertically collapsible wall partition is comprised of a plurality of interconnected horizontal wall panels pivotally interconnected to one another and forming horizontal panel joints therebetween. The panels are operated by an overhead lifting mechanism. The wall panels each have opposed spaced-apart composite walls each having perimeter seals to provide acoustic sound damping. The composite walls are formed by a face sheet secured to a front face of a core material and a backer sheet is secured to core material with an insulation material secured to the back of the backer sheet. Top and bottom horizontal seals are secured to the wall partition top and bottom horizontal wall panels. The seals and joints of the horizontal wall panels are such as to exhibit improved acoustic performance. | 04-05-2012 |
20140090788 | VERTICALLY FOLDING WALL PARTITION - A vertically folding wall partition with a set of foldable panel assemblies serially and pivotally connected through a series of vertically spaced apart supports, and a moving mechanism varying a distance between opposed ends of each panel assembly following a downwardly progressing sequence starting with the uppermost panel assembly as the panel assemblies are moved from the deployed position to the folded position, and the moving mechanism varying the distance between the opposed ends of each panel assembly following an upwardly progressing sequence starting with the lowermost of the panel assemblies as the panel assemblies are moved from the folded position to the deployed position. | 04-03-2014 |
Mark Aaron Mcdonald, Bolton CA
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20120306113 | IN AN INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE, A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A MELT ACCUMULATOR - According to embodiments, there is provided a method ( | 12-06-2012 |
Matthew Mcdonald, Ottawa CA
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20130179782 | Apparatus And Method For Embedding Links - In one embodiment, the apparatus for embedding links includes a reproducing unit configured to receive a data stream and display at least one object of the data stream on a display screen of a device. The apparatus further includes a processing unit configured to activate a link associated with a displayed object based on linking information. The linking information includes activation information and destination information. The activation information indicates a period of time when the link is activated. The destination information includes at least one of address information that points to additional information on a remote server and launch information that specifies an application to be launched on the device. The processing unit is configured to display the additional information on the display screen or launch the application upon user selection of the activated link. | 07-11-2013 |
Michael J. Mcdonald, Toronto CA
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20090305912 | METHOD FOR MITIGATING THE SALINITY OF DRILLING WASTE - The present invention relates to a method for ameliorating the salinity of drilling waste that is generated over the course of drilling for oil & gas using water-based drilling fluid. In particular for drilling waste that is generated when using a potassium silicate-based drilling fluid. Salinity is a common problem since salt-based additives are commonly added to drilling fluids to obtain certain desirable properties such as shale inhibition. Potassium salts represents a commonly used drilling fluid additive to inhibit the swelling and dispersion of shale. Salinity in the drilling fluid can further increase as a result of drilling fluid contact with the geological formations being drilled. | 12-10-2009 |
20100152067 | FRICTION MODIFIER FOR DRILLING FLUIDS - This invention relates to improved lubrication in drilling and completion fluids used in subterrain drilling for oil and gas. The addition of zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate (ZDDP) acts as a lubricant, an enhancer to other lubricants and rate of penetration enhancer. | 06-17-2010 |
20120245059 | USE OF HIGH RATIO AQUEOUS ALKALI SILICATES IN DRILLING FLUIDS - An improved drilling and completion fluid can be used in subterranean drilling for oil and gas. Sodium silicate and potassium silicate-based drilling fluids are commonly used drilling fluids with the notable attributes of exceptional shale stabilization characteristics coupled with exceptional environmental performance Environmental and wellbore stabilization characteristics are improved by using high ratio aqueous silicates wherein ratio is defined as the molar ratio of SiO | 09-27-2012 |
20120245062 | USE OF HIGH RATIO AQUEOUS ALKALI SILICATES FOR PROFILE MODIFICATION, WATER CONTROL AND STABILIZATION - Soluble silicates are commonly used to block and strengthen permeable zones in subterranean formations. These applications include conformance for oil field, grouting for the construction industry and water shut-off for mining. It was discovered that set times and set properties could be improved by using novel, high ratio alkali silicates. Ratio being defined as the mol ratio of SiO | 09-27-2012 |
20140076568 | USE OF AQUEOUS ALKALI ALUMINOSILICATE FOR PROFILE MODIFICATION, WATER CONTROL AND STABILIZATION - Embodiments of the invention relate to methods for making and compositions including aqueous alkali aluminosilicates used for conformance. The aqueous alkali aluminosilicates provide similar reaction characteristics of alkali silicates, an in addition provide enhanced conformance properties due to their ability to crystallize. | 03-20-2014 |
Michael James Mcdonald, Toronto CA
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20160090525 | SILICA GEL AS A VISCOSIFIER FOR SUBTERRANEAN FLUID SYSTEM - This invention relates to a composition and method of fracturing subterranean formations utilizing a polymerized alkali silicate. The fracturing fluid includes an alkali silicate such as sodium silicate and an acid such as hydrochloric acid. The sodium silicate is polymerized to a silica gel using an acid. The resulting silica gel has a pH from about 2 to less than 7.5. | 03-31-2016 |
Nick Mcdonald, Brampton CA
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20130330467 | METHOD OF APPLYING A THIN SPRAY-ON LINER AND ROBOTIC APPLICATOR THEREFOR - A method and system for applying a liner material to a contoured surface, such as an exposed rock face in an underground hard rock mine, is disclosed. Locations of a plurality of spatially distributed surface grid points on the contoured surface may be detected so as to generate a representative topographical profile of the contoured surface. Based on the plurality of surface grid points, a spray path for a liner application device configured to emit a spray of the liner material may be determined. In some cases, the spray path may have a trajectory that follows the topographical profile of the contoured surface offset therefrom within a spray range of the liner application device. Liner material may then be sprayed onto the contoured surface while controlling the liner application device to undertake at least one pass of the spray path. | 12-12-2013 |
20150198041 | METHOD OF APPLYING A THIN SPRAY-ON LINER AND ROBOTIC APPLICATOR THEREFOR - A method and system for applying a liner material to a contoured surface, such as an exposed rock face in an underground hard rock mine, is disclosed. Locations of a plurality of spatially distributed surface grid points on the contoured surface may be detected so as to generate a representative topographical profile of the contoured surface. Based on the plurality of surface grid points, a spray path for a liner application device configured to emit a spray of the liner material may be determined. In some cases, the spray path may have a trajectory that follows the topographical profile of the contoured surface offset therefrom within a spray range of the liner application device. Liner material may then be sprayed onto the contoured surface while controlling the liner application device to undertake at least one pass of the spray path. | 07-16-2015 |
Nolan Mcdonald, New Brunswick CA
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20120152996 | Carrier For Protective Goalie Pads - A carrier for goalie pads is described that allows a goaltender to carry their pads over their shoulder outside of a conventional hockey bag, without damaging the pads. The carrier consists of two separate compartments that are joined together by a carrying strap, alleviating the stress that could be placed on the goalie pad straps that otherwise may be used for carrying the pads without the use of these bags. The compartments may be vented to allow faster drying time, and can be covered by a lid. The compartments may be secured further or tightened using Velcro™, plastic clips or snaps, allowing the carrier to form to the contour of the goalie pad. The carrier allows the goalie pads to be moved freely during transport, and facilitates their placement in a vehicle, while providing protection from damage. | 06-21-2012 |
Omid Allen Mcdonald, Ottawa CA
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20110258440 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENCRYPTING A DERIVATIVE WORK USING A CIPHER CREATED FROM ITS SOURCE - A derivative work is encrypted using a cipher created from digital sources used to create the derivative work. A software application made available for download permits a mix artist to generate a derivative-encrypted work from a derivative work that the mix artist has created using one or more of the digital sources. The derivative-encrypted work is streamed to a worldwide web server, where it is made available for download by consumers for a fee. The software application is also available for download by the consumers and permits the consumers to purchase and download any available derivative-encrypted work. However, the derivative-encrypted works can only be decrypted if the consumer has possession of a digital source for each of the source art works associated with the digital sources used to create the derivative work. | 10-20-2011 |
20110314033 | Derivative work discovery system and method - A derivative work discovery service facilitates discovery of derivative works by consumers who request the service from a derivative work service server. The derivative work service server uses information about digital sources available on a computer system operated by the consumer to search a derivative works database. A derivative work discovery file is compiled and presented to the consumer in a descending order of a ratio of a number of digital sources possessed by the consumer that are equivalent to digital sources used to create a derivative work to a total number of digital sources used to create that derivative work. | 12-22-2011 |
20120096262 | System and method of generating encryption/decryption keys and encrypting/decrypting a derivative work - A derivative work is encrypted using master keys generated from source data extracted from digital sources used to create the derivative work. A software application permits a mix artist to encrypt and stream a derivative work to a worldwide web server, where it is made available to consumers. A software application permits the consumers to acquire and decrypt an encrypted derivative work if the consumer has possession of a corresponding digital source for each of the digital sources used to encrypt the derivative work. | 04-19-2012 |
Paul C. Mcdonald, Coquitlam CA
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20130190396 | NOVEL SULFONAMIDE COMPOUNDS FOR INHIBITION OF METASTATIC TUMOR GROWTH - Therapeutic ureido-sulfonamide compositions having compounds with the formula | 07-25-2013 |
20140148400 | CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS WITH ANTIMETASTATIC ACTIVITY - Derivatized coumarin-based pharmaceutical compositions and methods to use them are provided. The compositions are characterized in that they inhibit the activity of tumor-related CAIX and CAXII to a greater degree than they inhibit the activity of CAI and CAII. The compositions can be used to suppress tumor growth and/or suppress tumor metastases in a mammal. | 05-29-2014 |
20140303103 | CARBONIC ANHYDRASE IX-RELATED MARKERS AND USE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides methods for detecting the presence of a cancer stem cell and their use in cancer prognosis, evaluating risk of cancer metastasis, identifying or validating drug candidates, and determining treatment efficacy. It also provides kits useful for detecting the presence of cancer stem cells as well as methods of treating cancer using CAIX inhibitors. | 10-09-2014 |
Paul Christopher Mcdonald, Coquitlam CA
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20100317533 | BIOMARKERS OF CANCER METASTASIS - There is provided a panel of biomarkers of tumour metastasis comprising any two of carbonic anhydrase-9 (CAIX), vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C), ephrin A5 (EFNA5), eph receptor B2 (EPHB2), transforming growth factor beta 3 (TGF-β3), pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoenzyme-3 (PDK3), carbonic anhydrase-12 (CAXII), keratin 14 (KRT14), hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha subunit (HIF-1α), or tenascin C (TNC). CAIX, VEGF-C, EFNA5, EPHB2, TGF-β3 or PDK3 may be indicators of moderate metastatic potential, while CAXII, KRT14, HIF-1α, or TNC may be indicators of high metastatic potential. There is also provided a method of determining risk of tumour metastasis using the aforementioned biomarkers is also provided. The biomarkers may be used in diagnosis, prognosis, treatment selection, or to test putative therapeutics. The biomarkers may be used to assess malignancies or cancers having hypoxic regions, such as breast cancer. | 12-16-2010 |
20120301891 | BIOMARKERS OF CANCER METASTASIS - There is provided a method for determining tumour metastatic potential using biomarkers of tumour metastasis comprising any two of carbonic anhydrase-9 (CAIX), vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C), ephrin A5 (EFNA5), eph receptor B2 (EPHB2), transforming growth factor beta 3 (TGF-β3), pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoenzyme-3 (PDK3), carbonic anhydrase-12 (CAXII), keratin 14 (KRT14), hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha subunit (HIF-1α), and tenascin C (TNC). CAIX, VEGF-C, EFNA5, EPHB2, TGF-β3 or PDK3 may be indicators of moderate metastatic potential, while CAXII, KRT14, HIF-1α, or TNC may be indicators of high metastatic potential. The biomarkers may be used to assess malignancies or cancers having hypoxic regions, such as breast cancer. | 11-29-2012 |
Robbi Lynn Mcdonald, Toronto CA
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20120306492 | PENETRATION TUBE ASSEMBLIES FOR REDUCING CRYOSTAT HEAT LOAD - A penetration assembly for a cryostat is presented. The penetration assembly includes an outer wall member having a first end and a second end and configured to alter an effective thermal length of the wall member, wherein a first end of the tube is communicatively coupled to a high temperature region and the second end of the tube is communicatively coupled to a cryogen disposed within a cryogen vessel of the cryostat. In addition, the penetration tube assembly includes a telescoping inner wall member comprising a plurality of tubes nested within one another, and wherein each tube in the plurality of tubes is operatively coupled to at least one other tube in series. | 12-06-2012 |
20120309630 | PENETRATION TUBE ASSEMBLIES FOR REDUCING CRYOSTAT HEAT LOAD - A penetration assembly for a cryostat is presented. The penetration assembly includes a wall member having a first end and a second end and configured to alter an effective thermal length of the wall member, where a first end of the wall member is communicatively coupled to a high temperature region and the second end of the wall member is communicatively coupled to a cryogen disposed within a cryogen vessel of the cryostat. | 12-06-2012 |
Sean Michael Mcdonald, Kingston CA
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20160046652 | Organoboron Compounds and Methods of Making Same - The invention provides organoboron precursors and facile photoirradiation and/or heating methods of making corresponding elimination products. Some elimination products are polycyclic aromatic molecules wherein a number of aromatic C—C moieties have been replaced by a B—N moiety to form azaborine compounds with interesting properties such as electronic, photophysical, luminescent, as well as chemical properties. Examples of polymer films that were doped with such compounds are shown wherein irradiated portions of the polymer film luminesce. The invention further provides methods of producing photoluminescence and electroluminescence, and uses of the compounds of the invention in luminescent probes, sensors, electroluminescent devices, hydrogen storage materials, optoelectronic materials, and bioactive molecules. | 02-18-2016 |
Steve Mcdonald, Ontario CA
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20120208315 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL BICONTINUOUS HETEROSTRUCTURES, METHOD OF MAKING, AND THEIR APPLICATION IN QUANTUM DOT-POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE PHOTODETECTORS AND PHOTOVOLTAICS - Provided herein are embodiments of a three-dimensional bicontinuous heterostructure, a method of producing same, and the application of this structure. The three-dimensional bicontinuous heterostructure includes two interpenetrating layers which are spatially continuous, include only protrusions or peninsulas, and have no islands. The method of producing the three-dimensional bicontinuous heterostructure includes forming an essentially planar continuous bottom layer of a first material; forming a layer of this first material on top of the bottom layer that is textured to produce protrusions for subsequent interpenetration with a second material, coating this second material onto this structure, and forming a coating with the second material that ensures that only the second material is contacted by subsequent layer. One of the materials includes visible and/or infrared-absorbing semiconducting quantum dot nanoparticles, and one of materials is a hole conductor and the other is an electron conductor. | 08-16-2012 |
Steven Ashworth Mcdonald, Binbrook CA
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20130244366 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL BICONTINUOUS HETEROSTRUCTURES, METHOD OF MAKING, AND THEIR APPLICATION IN QUANTUM DOT-POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE PHOTODETECTORS AND PHOTOVOLTAICS - The present invention provides of a three-dimensional bicontinuous heterostructure, a method of producing same, and the application of this structure towards the realization of photodetecting and photovoltaic devices working in the visible and the near-infrared. The three-dimensional bicontinuous heterostructure includes two interpenetrating layers which are spatially continuous, they are include only protrusions or peninsulas, and no islands. The method of producing the three-dimensional biocontinuous heterostructure relies on forming an essentially planar continuous bottom layer of a first material; forming a layer of this first material on top of the bottom layer which is textured to produce protrusions for subsequent interpenetration with a second material, coating this second material onto this structure; and forming a final coating with the second material that ensures that only the second material is contacted by subsequent layer. One of the materials includes visible and/or infrared-absorbing semiconducting quantum dot nanoparticles, and one of materials is a hole conductor and the other is an electron conductor. | 09-19-2013 |
Thomas Mcdonald, Montreal CA
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20160118186 | Hardened Inductive Device And Systems And Methods For Protecting The Inductive Device From Catastrophic Events - A hardened inductive device and systems and methods for protecting the inductive device from impact is provided. The inductive device is hardened with protective coating and/or an armor steel housing. The hardened inductive device is protected from impact by an object such as a bullet and leakage of dielectric fluid is prevented. Acoustic and vibration sensors are provided to detect the presence and impact, respectively, of an object in relation to the inductive device housing. The measurements of the acoustic and vibration sensors are compared to thresholds for sending alarms to the network control center and initiating shut-down and other sequences to protect the active part. The acoustic sensor results are utilized to determine the location of origin of the projectile. | 04-28-2016 |
Trevor M. Mcdonald, Winnipeg CA
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20090205767 | MACHINE ASSISTED LAMINATOR AND METHOD - A method of fabricating a composite part comprises generating a partial vacuum between a ply material and a form, advancing the partial vacuum and the ply material along the form, sensing an edge of a previously applied course of the ply material and cutting a profile on the ply material in response to the sensed edge. | 08-20-2009 |
Val Mcdonald, Huron Park CA
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20090205672 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING HAIR - In combination with a curling iron having a first free end and a second end attached to a handle, the improvement comprising: an apparatus for separating hair. Such apparatus for separating hair includes a hair separator member manufactured from a predetermined material and having a predetermined shape and a predetermined size. Such hair separator member has a first substantially pointed outer end and a second end. Such second end of such hair separator member is releasably connectable to such first free end of such curling iron. A securing mechanism secures such second end of such hair separator member to such first free end of such curling iron. | 08-20-2009 |