Martin, CA
Alan Martin, Burnaby CA
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20120172411 | NOVEL TRIALKYL CATIONIC LIPIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art. | 07-05-2012 |
20140288146 | NOVEL TRIALKYL CATIONIC LIPIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art. | 09-25-2014 |
Alan Martin, Vancouver CA
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20130064894 | NOVEL CATIONIC LIPIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art. | 03-14-2013 |
20130116307 | NOVEL CYCLIC CATIONIC LIPIDS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art. | 05-09-2013 |
20130123338 | NOVEL CATIONIC LIPIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123339 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SILENCING APOLIPOPROTEIN B - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of interfering RNAs such as siRNAs that silence APOB expression in cells such as liver cells. In particular, the nucleic acid-lipid particles provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells such as liver cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of APOB at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art. | 05-16-2013 |
20150064242 | TRIALKYL CATIONIC LIPIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel, trialkyl, cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. | 03-05-2015 |
Alberto Martin, Toronto CA
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20110143440 | Mutations caused by activation-induced cytidine deaminase - Methods for causing mutations in genes expressed in eukaryotic cells are provided. The methods involve expressing an activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) in the cells. The mutated genes can be any gene that is operably linked to a promoter, where the gene is within about 2 kilobases of the promoter. Examples include antibody genes. Also provided are cells expressing AID. The cells can be from any eukaryote, and include hybridoma cells and myeloma fusion partners. | 06-16-2011 |
Alexander Samuel Martin, Hamilton CA
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20080297898 | Controlling light transmission in a vehicle with polarization and ellipticity adjustment - Light transmission in a vehicle may be controlled using a system that includes a linear polarizing means and an ellipticity increaser associated with a display in the vehicle. The ellipticity increaser is configured and oriented with respect to the linear polarizing means for increasing the ellipticity of light passing from the linear polarizing means through the ellipticity increaser. The system also includes an ellipticity adjuster and a linear polarizer associated with a window of the vehicle. The ellipticity adjuster is oriented with respect to the linear polarizer for increasing the ellipticity of light passing from the linear polarizer through the ellipticity adjuster. The ellipticity increaser and adjuster are disposed between the linear polarizing means and the linear polarizer, and are configured and oriented with respect to each other for reducing ellipticity of light passing from the linear polarizing means through the ellipticity increaser and adjuster to the linear polarizer. | 12-04-2008 |
20100265583 | Controlling light transmission in a vehicle with polarization and ellipticity adjustment - Light transmission may be controlled using a system that includes a linear polarizing means and an ellipticity increaser associated with a display. The ellipticity increaser is configured and oriented with respect to the linear polarizing means for increasing the ellipticity of light passing from the linear polarizing means through the ellipticity increaser. The system also includes an ellipticity adjuster and a linear polarizer spaced away from the display. The ellipticity adjuster is oriented with respect to the linear polarizer for increasing the ellipticity of light passing from the linear polarizer through the ellipticity adjuster. The ellipticity increaser and adjuster are disposed between the linear polarizing means and the linear polarizer, and are configured and oriented with respect to each other for reducing ellipticity of light passing from the linear polarizing means through the ellipticity increaser and adjuster to the linear polarizer. | 10-21-2010 |
Allan R. Martin, Toronto CA
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20110016460 | MULTIPLE PASS COMPILER INSTRUMENTATION INFRASTRUCTURE - A method includes configuring one or more processors to perform operations. The operations include instrumenting at least one code region of an application with at least one annotation for generating profile data when the at least one code region is executed. The operations include executing the application to generate profile data for the at least one code region. The operations also include identifying, from the profile data, a delinquent code region from the generated profile data. The operations include instrumenting the delinquent code region with annotations for generating profile data when the code regions are executed. The operations include executing the application to generate additional profile data for the at least one code region, including the delinquent code region. | 01-20-2011 |
Allan Russell Martin, Toronto CA
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20090013316 | Extension of Swing Modulo Scheduling to Evenly Distribute Uniform Strongly Connected Components - A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for scheduling instructions for execution. Identify a series of instructions in a loop, wherein the series of instructions has a cyclic data dependency. Determine whether the series of instructions is a uniform series of instructions. Schedule execution of the uniform series of instructions within the loop to optimize execution of the loop in response to the identified series of instructions being the uniform series of instructions. | 01-08-2009 |
20090113184 | Method, Apparatus, and Program for Pinning Internal Slack Nodes to Improve Instruction Scheduling - A scheduling algorithm is provided for selecting the placement of instructions with internal slack into a schedule of instructions within a loop. The algorithm achieves this by pinning nodes with internal slack to corresponding nodes on the critical path of the code that have similar properties in terms of the data dependency graph, such as earliest time and latest time. The effect is that nodes with internal slack are more often optimally placed in the schedule, reducing the need for rotating registers or register copy instructions. The benefit of the present invention can primarily be seen when performing instruction scheduling or software pipelining on loop code, but can also apply to other forms of instruction scheduling when greater control of placement of nodes with internal slack is desired. | 04-30-2009 |
20100095271 | Fine-Grained Software-Directed Data Prefetching Using Integrated High-Level and Low-Level Code Analysis Optimizations - A mechanism for minimizing effective memory latency without unnecessary cost through fine-grained software-directed data prefetching using integrated high-level and low-level code analysis and optimizations is provided. The mechanism identifies and classifies streams, identifies data that is most likely to incur a cache miss, exploits effective hardware prefetching to determine the proper number of streams to be prefetched, exploits effective data prefetching on different types of streams in order to eliminate redundant prefetching and avoid cache pollution, and uses high-level transformations with integrated lower level cost analysis in the instruction scheduler to schedule prefetch instructions effectively. | 04-15-2010 |
Allen Russell Martin, Toronto CA
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20080229028 | UNIFORM EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL INTERFACES FOR DELINQUENT MEMORY OPERATIONS TO FACILITATE CACHE OPTIMIZATION - A computer implemented method, software infrastructure and computer usable program code for improving application performance. A delinquent memory operation instruction is identified. A delinquent memory operation instruction is an instruction associated with cache misses that exceeds a threshold number of cache misses. A directive is inserted in a code region associated with the delinquent memory operation to form annotated code. The directive indicates an address of the delinquent memory operation instruction and a number of memory latency cycles expected to be required for the delinquent memory operation instruction to execute. The information included in the annotated code is used to optimize execution of an application associated with the delinquent memory operation instruction. | 09-18-2008 |
Bruce Martin, Esterhazy CA
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20100272500 | Refillable Toothpaste Dispensing Toothbrush - A refillable toothpaste dispensing toothbrush has a toothpaste containing capsule for dispensing toothpaste through the bristle head of the toothbrush. The toothpaste capsule can be filled using any standard toothpaste tube. Grooves in the toothpaste passageway prevent clogging of toothpaste in the toothbrush. In an alternate embodiment, the dispensing toothbrush also contains a sonic vibrating device. | 10-28-2010 |
20130287474 | Refillable Toothpaste Dispensing System - A refillable toothpaste dispensing toothbrush has a toothpaste containing capsule for dispensing toothpaste through the bristle head of the toothbrush. The toothpaste capsule can be filled using any standard toothpaste tube. Grooves in the toothpaste passageway prevent clogging of toothpaste in the toothbrush. In an alternate embodiment, the dispensing toothbrush also contains a sonic vibrating device. | 10-31-2013 |
Charles G. Martin, Hampton CA
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20090050632 | PAINT TRAY SYSTEM - A paint tray system has a paint tray with an upper circumferential land having an upwardly projecting dowel at each corner. A paint tray liner has a medial portion substantially conforming to an inside surface of the paint tray and a peripheral liner lip extending over the land. The liner lip has four corner holes receiving the four corner dowels. A paint tray lid has a peripheral lid lip extending over the land, the lid lip having four corner holes receiving the four corner dowels. | 02-26-2009 |
Christopher Martin, Kitchener CA
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20110138076 | LIMITED-BANDWIDTH ELECTRONIC DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FIELD OF THE INVENTION - A limited-bandwidth network electronic data communication system ( | 06-09-2011 |
20120011581 | SECURE NETWORK RESOURCE ACCESS SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 01-12-2012 |
20120011582 | SECURE NETWORK RESOURCE ACCESS SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 01-12-2012 |
20120011583 | SECURE NETWORK RESOURCE ACCESS SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 01-12-2012 |
20120023569 | SECURE NETWORK RESOURCE ACCESS SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 01-26-2012 |
20130104222 | NETWORK RESOURCE CONTROL SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 04-25-2013 |
20130104223 | NETWORK RESOURCE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 04-25-2013 |
20130104224 | NETWORK RESOURCE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 04-25-2013 |
20130104225 | SECURE NETWORK RESOURCE ACCESS SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 04-25-2013 |
20150074789 | SECURE NETWORK RESOURCE ACCESS SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074790 | NETWORK RESOURCE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074791 | NETWORK RESOURCE ACCESS SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 03-12-2015 |
20150082413 | NETWORK RESOURCE CONTROL SYSTEM - A secure network resource access system facilitates network access by network terminals to network resources located behind an enterprise firewall, and comprises a proxy server and a polling server. The proxy server is located logically outside the enterprise firewall for receiving application data from the network terminals. The polling server is located logically behind the enterprise firewall, and is configured to poll the proxy server to initiate transmission of the received application data from the proxy server to the polling server, to receive application data and associated network resource data from the proxy server in response to the poll, and to direct the application data to one of the network resources in accordance with the associated network resource data. | 03-19-2015 |
Christopher Joshua Martin, Victoria CA
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20130132846 | MULTIPLE CONCURRENT CONTRIBUTOR MAPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mapping system in the form of a collaborative mapping tool that allows multiple users to simultaneously edit a base map online and populate it with objects that they find of interest. Map creators may share their maps, allowing other users to view, edit or further share the maps as they are updated. A historical record is kept of changes to the maps so that they may be viewed as of any moment of their development, as a slideshow or as a video clip. Users may be restricted as to the objects they can see or edit. | 05-23-2013 |
Daniel G. Martin, Woodstock CA
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20100149910 | SEISMIC ARRAY TOWING SYSTEM - A system for a more efficient towing of a marine seismic array comprising one or more diverters attached to each lead-in cable. Because each lead-in cable has its own diverter, the need for dedicated towing ropes and taglines between lead-in cables is eliminated, thereby reducing the overall drag and fuel consumption. The diverters of the present invention are directly attached to the respective lead-in cables and are submerged, eliminating the need for taglines and additional flotation. The diverter of the present invention comprises of either a single span-wise hydro foil or two foil sections and is steerable. Similarly, the diverters of the present invention can be installed on the umbilical cables of seismic source subarrays to obtain the same benefits. As such, at least one diverter of the present invention can be attached directly to at least one umbilical cable of the seismic source subarray. | 06-17-2010 |
Daniel George Martin, Woodstock CA
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20140247691 | STEERABLE FAIRING STRING - A foil having a leading edge, trailing edge, chord and span is attached between a first head float position and bottom submerged position below the head float on the array. The foil being flexible along its span and has a first interior conduit rearward of the leading edge and a second interior conduit forward of the trailing edge. The conduits are centered on the chord and separated by a distance. A first cable having a first length is strung inside the first conduit and a second cable having a second length is strung inside the second conduit, and an adjustment mechanism is used to vary the length of the first cable relative to the length of the second cable and vice versa. | 09-04-2014 |
Daryl J. Martin, Waterloo CA
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20100223561 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO SIMPLIFY MESSAGE COMPOSITION - A method and device to simplify message reply composition on a communications device, using a partially transparent overlay to allow a user to freely scroll and move around to other sections of a message or message chain while still being able to see and edit the reply being composed. When the reply is scrolled such that the composition field is not visible on the display screen, the device displays the overlay when the user enters text or on user request. The user may then type text into the overlay while viewing the underlying portion of the reply message, such as previous messages in the string. | 09-02-2010 |
Daryl Joseph Martin, Waterloo CA
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20100212011 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPAM REPORTING BY REFERENCE - Methods and systems for spam reporting by reference are described. In one embodiment, an electronic message may be received by a mobile electronic device. A spam report may be transmitted from the mobile electronic device to a report server. The spam report may notify the report server that the electronic message is spam and include a reference to the electronic message without including the electronic message itself. The reference may be usable to identify the received message. | 08-19-2010 |
20100223088 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANAGING CALENDAR EVENT RECORDS - A computer-implemented method of managing calendar event records at a database includes detecting a change to a distribution list, the change associated with at least one affected list member, determining ones of the calendar event records to which the distribution list is invited, and sending a respective calendar event update message to each of the at least one affected list member for each of the ones of the calendar event records. | 09-02-2010 |
20100223089 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CREATING CALENDAR EVENT RECORDS - A computer-implemented method of creating a calendar event record includes receiving a selection of an option to schedule a meeting from an electronic mail interface for an electronic mail message and rendering a calendar event record scheduling interface and automatically populating fields for the calendar event record based on fields from the electronic mail message. | 09-02-2010 |
20120014252 | Methods And Apparatus For Use In Communicating Data Packets Within A Data Packet Window Having A Size That Is Set Based On Quality Of Service (QOS) Parameters - Methods and apparatus for use in communicating data packets to communication devices are described. A communication device receives one or more Quality of Service (QoS) parameters of a data communication session established between it and a wireless communication network. The one or more QoS parameters may be or include a bandwidth parameter. The communication device sends the bandwidth parameter or a value derived therefrom to a host system via the wireless communication network. The communication device then receives, from the host system via the wireless communication network, data packets via the data communication session. The data packets are communicated within a data packet window having a size that is set as a function of the bandwidth parameter. If another data communication session is established, the communication device sends an updated bandwidth parameter to the host system for receiving data packets within a data packet window having an updated size that is set in accordance with the function. | 01-19-2012 |
20120329435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING A MEETING REQUEST - Data processing and communications devices are configured to generate, using command signals received from at least one user input device, a signal set representing a meeting request, the meeting request signal set comprising signals representing one or more parameters for a proposed meeting and configured for causing a second data processing and communications device to initiate a voice call on receipt of command signals representing a response to the meeting request; and forward the generated meeting request signal set to the second data processing and communications device. | 12-27-2012 |
20130145468 | SECURITY SYSTEM BASED ON INPUT SHORTCUTS FOR A COMPUTER DEVICE - A method of activating security functions on a computer device, for example a mobile communications device. The computer device includes a device state that may be realized by way of a first user input or a second user input. The method includes designating the first user input to realize the device state as a security rule having an associated security function, detecting realization of the device state, and activating the associated security function if the device state was realized by way of the second user input rather than the first user input. For example, the first user input may be a shortcut input, and the second user input may be a conventional or normal input. | 06-06-2013 |
20130268867 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO SIMPLIFY MESSAGE COMPOSITION - A method and device to simplify message reply composition on a communications device, using a partially transparent overlay to allow a user to freely scroll and move around to other sections of a message or message chain while still being able to see and edit the reply being composed. When the reply is scrolled such that the composition field is not visible on the display screen, the device displays the overlay when the user enters text or on user request. The user may then type text into the overlay while viewing the underlying portion of the reply message, such as previous messages in the string. | 10-10-2013 |
20130311620 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING IMAGE RENDERING ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Portable electronic devices typically have reduced computing resources, including reduced screen size. The method, apparatus and system of the present specification provides, amongst other things, an intermediation server configured to access network content that is requested by a portable electronic device and to analyze the content including analyzing images in that content. The intermediation server is further configured to accommodate the computing resources of the portable electronic device as part of fulfilling content requests from the portable electronic device. | 11-21-2013 |
20140325387 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO SIMPLIFY MESSAGE COMPOSITION - A method and device to simplify message reply composition on a communications device, using a partially transparent overlay to allow a user to freely scroll and move around to other sections of a message or message chain while still being able to see and edit the reply being composed. When the reply is scrolled such that the composition field is not visible on the display screen, the device displays the overlay when the user enters text or on user request. The user may then type text into the overlay while viewing the underlying portion of the reply message, such as previous messages in the string. | 10-30-2014 |
Daryl Joseph Martin, Kitchener CA
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20110154225 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO MODIFY AN ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT FROM A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT WITH SERVER ASSISTANCE - Methods and devices to modify an electronic document written in a markup language on a mobile communications device with assistance from a server. Objects referenced by the electronic document are evaluated by the server based on predefined object identifying criteria, identifying removable objects which, when rendered on a mobile communications device, may cause readability problems for a mobile user. The server creates a modified electronic document by inserting markup tags around at least one segment of the markup language corresponding to the removable object, and then transmits the modified electronic document to the mobile communications device. The mobile communications device initially displays the document with all objects included. In response to a user input instructing removal of one or more of the removable objects, the mobile device re-displays the document without displaying the one or more removable objects. | 06-23-2011 |
20110194683 | System and Method for Handling A Meeting Request - Data processing and communications devices are configured to generate, using command signals received from at least one user input device, a signal set representing a meeting request, the meeting request signal set comprising signals representing one or more parameters for a proposed meeting and configured for causing a second data processing and communications device to initiate a voice call on receipt of command signals representing a response to the meeting request; and forward the generated meeting request signal set to the second data processing and communications device. | 08-11-2011 |
20110202632 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING WEB CONTENT - According to embodiments described in the specification, a method, system and apparatus for delivering web content are provided. The method comprises maintaining a web page in a memory of a web server identifiable by a network address, the web page including at least one reference to a foreign element maintained at a second web server identifiable by a second network address; identifying the at least one reference; transmitting a request from an interface of the web server for obtaining the second network address; receiving the second network address of the second web server and storing the second network address in the memory in association with an identifier of the web page. | 08-18-2011 |
20110273380 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - A method includes detecting a received gesture on a touch-sensitive display, comparing the received gesture to a predefined gesture, if an option to provide gesture feedback is enabled, providing gesture feedback comprising rendering a representation of the predefined gesture on the touch-sensitive display. | 11-10-2011 |
20110289051 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE DATA SEARCHING - A method and apparatus for remote searching of data stored on a communication device is provided. The communication device is generally in communication with a server for tracking data associated with the communication device and data associated with a synchronizable computing device, synchronizable with the communication device. An index of data stored at the communication device is maintained at the server, the index for distinguishing the data stored at the communication device from data stored at the synchronizable computing device. A searchable copy of data stored on the communication device cross-referenced to the index is maintained, the searchable copy searchable using search parameter data received from the communication device to produce search results transmittable back to the communication device. | 11-24-2011 |
20110307540 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING TRANSMISSION OF REDUNDANT DATA - A method and system for reducing protocol headers sent over a wireless network are described. The method includes receiving at a proxy server, from a mobile device, a protocol request device addressed to a remote system. The protocol request including defined headers and an enable-caching indicator. The proxy server stores at least one of the defined headers as cached headers and sends a protocol response to the mobile device identifying the cached headers. Subsequent requests from the mobile device are formatted as abridged requests that exclude the cached headers, thereby reducing the data transmitted. The proxy server adds the cached headers to the abridged requests before forwarding them as unabridged requests to the remote system. | 12-15-2011 |
20120040654 | APPARATUS, AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD, BY WHICH TO ACTIVATE A WIRELESS DEVICE FOR A TEMPORARY PERIOD - An apparatus, and an associated method, for providing secured effectuation of a communication service at a substitute mobile station. A user desiring temporarily to use a substitute mobile station to carry out the communication service initiates a request at the mobile station for its use. The communication service is available to be performed at the substitute mobile station for a selected period. Upon termination of the selected period, the communication service session ends, and data associated with the communication service session is deleted from the substitute mobile station. | 02-16-2012 |
20120057689 | CALLBACK OPTION - A method comprising establishing a first call between a first device having an associated first user and a second device having an associated second user. During the first call, the first device receives a second call from a third device having an associated third user. In response to receiving the second call, the first user is prompted with call-back options to respond to the second call. The call-back options can include ignore, accept, and auto-schedule a return call. In the event the auto-schedule a return call option is selected, an auto-schedule command is sent from the first device to a server. After the first call is terminated, the first user is prompted with calling options to call the third device in response to the first call terminating. | 03-08-2012 |
20120077528 | Method To Exchange Application Specific Information For Outgoing Calls Between Two Mobile Devices - A user equipment (UE) comprising at least one component configured to send an indication message that indicates application information for a communications session, wherein the indication message comprises data to indicate application information to a recipient for display by the recipient during a communication session with the UE. Also disclosed is a UE comprising at least one component configured to support a method comprising generating data for application information for a communications session, and sending an indication message that indicates the application information for use to display the application information by a recipient of the indication message during the communications session. Also disclosed is a method implemented on a UE comprising generating data for application information for a communications session, and sending an indication message that indicates the application information for use to display the application information by a recipient of the indication message during the communications session. | 03-29-2012 |
20120166665 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY PERFORMING PROXY SERVICES - A method and system for selectively performing proxy services on a server are described. A communications device is configured to transmit requests for content to the server, and the server is configured to selectively perform one or more proxy services, wherein the requests conform to a protocol. The disclosure provides a protocol request that includes one or more network-status headers, wherein the one or more network-status headers include connection information about the network connection used by the communications device to transmit the protocol request. The server is configured to enable a subset of the one or more proxy services based on the connection information. | 06-28-2012 |
20120324370 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR LOCATING A MESSAGE USING GRAPHICAL INTERFACE - An apparatus, and an associated method, facilitates searching for a message of interest from amongst a plurality of stored messages, such as email messages received at, or sent by, a wireless device and for organizing the stored messages. A plot is generated and displayed. The plot is a representation of the messages, plotted as a function of alphanumeric identifiers of an address associated with each of the messages. Selection is made to zoom in on a portion of the plot to display portions or sub-portions of the plot. Selection of which portions to view is made to locate the message of interest. The message of interest is located by zooming in to the message through successive input commands, such as touch commands input at an interactive screen display. | 12-20-2012 |
20130013724 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING WEB CONTENT - According to embodiments described in the specification, a method, system and apparatus for delivering web content are provided. The method comprises maintaining a web page in a memory of a web server identifiable by a network address, the web page including at least one reference to a foreign element maintained at a second web server identifiable by a second network address; identifying the at least one reference; transmitting a request from an interface of the web server for obtaining the second network address; receiving the second network address of the second web server and storing the second network address in the memory in association with an identifier of the web page. | 01-10-2013 |
20130102293 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY PARK A VOICE CALL FOR DATA TRANSFER - A system and method to automatically park a voice call on a mobile electronic device so that the device can receive data, comprising a switch for establishing a voice call at the at least one caller device, a database tor storing at least one call processing rule, and an enterprise data server for receiving a data message, comparing contents of the data message with at least one rule in the database, and in the event that the contents match the rule then parking the call, switching the mobile electronic device to a data mode of operation, downloading the data message to the device and un-parklng the call. | 04-25-2013 |
20130166655 | CROSS-PLATFORM SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION - Methods, apparatus, and systems for cross-platform software distribution are described. An example method includes receiving, at a first distribution server of a first vendor, a first version of a software application for a first platform and information about the software application, wherein the information about the software application includes: an identification of a second version of the software application for a second platform and an identification of a second distribution server of a second vendor at which the second version of the software application is available; storing the information in a physical storage; and transmitting the information from the physical storage to a purchaser of the software application. | 06-27-2013 |
20130179072 | METHOD TO GEO-TAG STREAMING MUSIC - Songs titles and song artists or other content received on an HD-radio are cross-referenced to one or more geographic locations where they were heard on the radio by identifying a song title or artist in the HD radio data stream and instructing a global positioning system navigation unit to contemporaneously determine its location. The determined location and song title and/or artist are cross-referenced to each other in a list or database. A touch-sensitive display device is configured to display the location or portion of a route where a listened-to song was heard. Song titles and/or artists can be determined by tactile selection of portions of a route displayed on the map. | 07-11-2013 |
20130290435 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UPDATING MESSAGE BODY CONTENT BASED ON RECIPIENT CHANGES - A method, device and system are provided for automated insertion of message conversation or thread participant changes in a message body prior to receipt of the message by a recipient of the reply message. Once a reply message is initiated at a first device and an initial recipient set defined for the reply message based on the participants of a previous message of the thread, one or more changes may be made to the recipients specified for the message. In response to a trigger detected at the device, changes to the initial recipient set are identified and indicated by a textual or other notification within the body of the reply message, rather than merely in a header or addressing portion of the reply message. The indication may then be viewable using a recipient messaging client even if header information reflecting the change in recipients is not displayed by the client. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290436 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UPDATING MESSAGE RECIPIENTS BASED ON MESSAGE BODY INDICATORS - A method, device and system are provided for automated updating of message recipients designated for a reply message based on a declaration or notification in a body of the message. Once a reply message is initiated at a first device and an initial recipient set defined for the reply message based on the participants of a previous message of the thread, a declaration or instruction may be inserted in the message body identifying a change to be made to the initial recipient set. In response to a trigger detected at the device, any such declarations are identified and a determination is made whether the current recipient set is consistent with them. If not, changes are made to the current recipient set to render it consistent. | 10-31-2013 |
20130295848 | System and Method for Polling a Network Service - A method of operating a mobile device is provided, the method comprising: pairing the mobile device with a second device; having the second device poll a network service on behalf of the mobile device; and obtaining data provided by the network service. A method of operating on behalf of a mobile device is also provided, the method comprising: pairing a second device with the mobile device; polling a network service on behalf of the mobile device; and enabling data provided by the network service to be sent to the mobile device. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304825 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING CALENDAR EVENTS - According to embodiments described in the specification, a method, system and apparatus for processing calendar events are provided. The method comprises: receiving a calendar event invitation message addressed to at least one recipient device and storing the calendar event invitation message in a memory; determining, at a processor, whether to disable at least one recipient device function; when the determination is affirmative, generating a recipient policy including a recipient device function identifier, and a rule associated with the function identifier; and deploying the recipient policy for the at least one recipient device such that the function is disabled at the recipient device for at least a period of time. | 11-14-2013 |
20140080471 | System and Method for Controlling Device Usage - Mobile device usage may be monitored and restricted by pushing enabling/disabling events from an administrator the device. The events impose a certain set of rules that can “lock” certain features provided by the device, according to permissions and pre-established policies, for a certain period of time. Such restricted periods may coincide with meetings or other events in which distractions should be kept to a minimum or be during regular, predetermined time periods. Preferably, the rules include conditional locks that allow a user to use a feature a reasonable number of times before the lock is activated to place the onus on the user for minimizing such distractions, while enabling the user to maintain access to such a vital communication tool. Cancel packets may also be used to not only control but to monitor the application of the rule sets and when certain conditions are breaches, which provides an employer with sufficient information to use in auditing device usage or in reprimanding users for misuse of a privilege such as the use of mobile data communications devices. | 03-20-2014 |
20140092904 | System and method for requesting content using an electronic device - A method and system are provided for requesting content using an electronic device. The electronic device is operable to connect to a communication network using a network connection. The method includes detecting connection information regarding the network connection, determining at least one property of the content to be requested using the connection information and sending a protocol request to a server using the communication network, the protocol request comprising header information indicative of the at least one property. | 04-03-2014 |
20140115072 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR GENERATING NOTIFICATION SIGNALS - According to embodiments described in the specification, a method, system and apparatus for generating notification signals are provided. The method includes storing an identifier of a slave device in a memory of a master device; detecting, at a processor interconnected with the memory, a notification message via execution of a notification application; in response to detecting the notification message, retrieving the slave device identifier and transmitting an instruction message to the slave device, the instruction message including an identifier of the notification message and an alert parameter; and generating an alert via an output device interconnected with the processor according to the alert parameter. | 04-24-2014 |
20140173490 | SELECTION OF FILES FOR ALBUM CREATION ON ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method of selecting a group of files on an electronic device. The method includes rendering a slide bar on a display of the electronic device, the slide bar configured to display a time period corresponding to a temporal characteristic of one or more of multiple files stored in memory of the electronic device, responsive to user manipulation of the slide bar adjusting the time period represented by the slide bar, and responsive to user input creating an album and placing the files having temporal characteristic within the adjusted time period in the album. | 06-19-2014 |
20140310777 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SERVER-INITIATED ACTIVATION OF DEVICE FOR OPERATION WITH SERVER - Methods and systems for enabling activation of a wireless communication device to operate with a server on a wireless communication network. An activation request is pushed from the server to the device, the activation request being authenticated with a signature signed with a server certificate. After the device verifies the activation request using server certificate and signature, a mutually authenticated communication session is established between the device and the server for activation of the device on the server. | 10-16-2014 |
20140337937 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO CREDENTIALS OF A CREDENTIAL STORE - Methods and devices for detecting unauthorized access to credentials of a credential store on a computing device are disclosed herein. In one broad aspect, the method comprises monitoring a plurality of credentials of the credential store accessed within a period associated with a first setting, and responsive to determining that a number of credentials accessed within the period exceeds a threshold associated with a second setting, outputting, in a user interface, an indication of potential unauthorized access to the credential store. In at least one embodiment, each of the credentials accessed within the period is associated with a different user account. | 11-13-2014 |
20140337941 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING WARNINGS ASSOCIATED WITH CREDENTIALS TO BE STORED IN A CREDENTIAL STORE - Methods and devices for providing a warning associated with credentials to be stored in a credential store on a computing device are disclosed herein. In one broad aspect, the method comprises receiving a request to store, in the credential store, at least one credential for a specified service, determining whether a secure connection between the computing device and the specified service is available, associating the specified service with a level of security based on at least one of an availability of the secure connection or one or more properties of the secure connection, and providing a warning in response to determining that at least one credential stored in the credential store corresponds to the at least one credential for the specified service and is for a service that is associated with a level of security different from the level of security with which the specified service is associated. | 11-13-2014 |
20140357184 | Method to Geo-Tag Streaming Music - Songs titles and song artists or other content received on an HD-radio are cross-referenced to one or more geographic locations where they were heard on the radio by identifying a song title or artist in the HD radio data stream and instructing a global positioning system navigation unit to contemporaneously determine its location. The determined location and song title and/or artist are cross-referenced to each other in a list or database. A touch-sensitive display device is configured to display the location or portion of a route where a listened-to song was heard. Song titles and/or artists can be determined by tactile selection of portions of a route displayed on the map. | 12-04-2014 |
Daryl Joseph Martin, Paradise CA
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20080274756 | MESSAGE HANDLING BASED ON RECEIVER DISPLAY SIZE - Before sending an original text-based message to a receiver that is known to have a display screen of limited size, a user may indicate a desire to translate the original message, at least in part, into a visually compressed message, where the visually compressed message uses abbreviations in place of many of the strings of characters in the original message. | 11-06-2008 |
20120084572 | SECURE DEVICE SHARING - A device and method for placing the device in a locked state having an associated set of permitted tasks so as to permit the device owner to share the device with others but maintain security over aspects of the device. A task change request is evaluated to determine whether the requested task is permitted and, if so, the requested task is allowed; if not, then an authorization process is invoked to prompt the user to input authorization data. Upon verification of the authorization data, the device may be unlocked and the requested change implemented. The permitted tasks may designate specific applications, specific operations or functions within applications or at the operating system level, one or more currently open windows, and other levels of granularity. | 04-05-2012 |
20130014249 | SECURE DEVICE SHARING - A device and method for placing the device in a locked state having an associated set of permitted tasks so as to permit the device owner to share the device with others but maintain security over aspects of the device. A task change request is evaluated to determine whether the requested task is permitted and, if so, the requested task is allowed; if not, then an authorization process is invoked to prompt the user to input authorization data. Upon verification of the authorization data, the device may be unlocked and the requested change implemented. The permitted tasks may designate specific applications, specific operations or functions within applications or at the operating system level, one or more currently open windows, and other levels of granularity. | 01-10-2013 |
20130239201 | SECURE DEVICE SHARING - A device and method for placing the device in a locked state having an associated set of permitted tasks so as to permit the device owner to share the device with others but maintain security over aspects of the device. A task change request is evaluated to determine whether the requested task is permitted and, if so, the requested task is allowed; if not, then an authorization process is invoked to prompt the user to input authorization data. Upon verification of the authorization data, the device may be unlocked and the requested change implemented. The permitted tasks may designate specific applications, specific operations or functions within applications or at the operating system level, one or more currently open windows, and other levels of granularity. | 09-12-2013 |
David Wright Martin, Stittsville CA
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20100260197 | IN-BAND SIGNALING FOR POINT-MULTIPOINT PACKET PROTECTION SWITCHING - A method and system provide in-band protection switch signaling in a communication system arranged as a point-to-multipoint tree. The point-to-multipoint tree includes a root node communicatively coupled to a plurality of leaf nodes through both a working link and a protection link. Data is transferred through a current link of the point-to-multipoint tree. The current link is either the working link or the protection link. A fault is detected in the current link in the point-to-multipoint tree. Each leaf node in the point-to-multipoint tree is notified of the fault using the current link. Upon receiving the notification, the root node and each leaf node switch to the other link of the working link and the protection link. | 10-14-2010 |
20130028071 | IN-BAND SIGNALING FOR POINT-MULTIPOINT PACKET PROTECTION SWITCHING - A method and system provide in-band protection switch signaling in a communication system arranged as a point-to-multipoint tree. The point-to-multipoint tree includes a root node communicatively coupled to a plurality of leaf nodes through both a working link and a protection link. Data is transferred through a current link of the point-to-multipoint tree. The current link is either the working link or the protection link. A fault is detected in the current link in the point-to-multipoint tree. Each leaf node in the point-to-multipoint tree is notified of the fault using the current link. Upon receiving the notification, the root node and each leaf node switch to the other link of the working link and the protection link. | 01-31-2013 |
20140177439 | DYNAMIC PACKET TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method, a network, and a network element use dynamic packet traffic performance adjustment techniques. In an exemplary embodiment, the dynamic resizing techniques utilize different packet connections providing connectivity to same sites between which bandwidth resizing is needed. Each of the packet connections has a separate and independent bandwidth profile that governs an amount of traffic that is dispatched over each packet connection. A network element sourcing traffic into the packet connections uses bridge functionality that dispatches client traffic onto all of the packet connections or an individual packet connection. This effectively means that the transport network bandwidth utilization is only consumed by a single packet connection, i.e., the packet connection-A (even through there are multiple configured). The network element sinking the traffic selects from a single active packet connection. | 06-26-2014 |
Denis L. Martin, Laval CA
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20100203071 | CHIMERIC ANTIGENS - Chimeric respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) polypeptide antigens are provided. The disclosed polypeptides include in an N-terminal to C-terminal direction: a first F protein polypeptide domain; a G protein polypeptide domain; and a second F protein polypeptide domain. The disclosure also provides nucleic acids that encode, and pharmaceutical compositions that contain, the chimeric RSV polypeptides, as well as methods for their production and use. | 08-12-2010 |
Earl Martin, Halifax CA
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20110212026 | BUTYRYLCHOLINESTERASE LIGANDS AS DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS AND TREATMENT FOR DESEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - Compounds useful for the early diagnosis of malignant tumors, multiple sclerosis, and especially Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias; especially compounds of Formula (I) wherein R | 09-01-2011 |
Fernando J. Martin, Toronto CA
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20100093705 | Therapeutic agents, and methods of making and using the same - In part, the present invention is directed to antibacterial compounds. | 04-15-2010 |
Francois Martin, Candiac CA
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20090036515 | METHOD FOR TREATING COLONIC VISCEROSENSITIVITY AND SPASTICITY - There is provided a method of treating colonic viscerosensitivity and spasticity induced by a colonic examination chosen from colonic endoscopy and of barium/air contrast colonic radiography and virtual colonoscopy. The method comprises prescribing and/or administering to a patient in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective oral, sub-lingual, nasal or transdermic dose of a non-centrally-acting opioid agonist for a period of at least two days before the colonic examination. | 02-05-2009 |
Gerald Martin, Verdun CA
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20080197737 | PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR ASSEMBLY - An illustrative embodiment of the present invention is concerned with a permanent magnet rotor for an electric machine provided with an internal stator and a coaxial external rotor. To overcome the drawbacks associated with the use of an adhesive to mount the permanent magnets to the rotor body, permanent magnet spacing and retaining elements are mounted to the inner surface of the rotor, between adjacent magnets. | 08-21-2008 |
Glenn Martin, Ottawa CA
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20130000378 | Methods and Devices for Sensing Device Signal Correction - Methods and devices for correcting sensing device signals, e.g., for point of care immunoassay devices. In one embodiment, the invention is to a method of correcting a signal in a sensing device, comprising the steps of: providing a sensing device comprising a sensor, a first electrical pad, a second electrical pad, and a continuous polymer layer contacting at least a portion of the first and second electrical pads; applying a potential across the first and second electrical pads; measuring an electrical property associated with the continuous polymer layer; determining a correction factor associated with the measured electrical property; and applying the correction factor to a signal generated by the sensor to produce a corrected signal. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002265 | Methods and Devices for Determining Sensing Device Usability - Methods and devices for determining device usability, e.g., for point of care assay devices. In one embodiment, the invention is to a method of determining device usability in a sensing device, including the steps of: providing a device comprising a first electrical pad; a second electrical pad; and a first polymer layer contacting at least a portion of the first and the second electrical pads and a second polymer layer contacting the first polymer layer and not the first and second electrical pads; applying a potential across the first and the second electrical pads; measuring an electrical property associated with the first and the second polymer layers; and determining whether the measured electrical property associated with the first and the second polymer layers has exceeded a threshold level associated with the device usability. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002278 | Methods and Devices for Determining Sensing Device Usability - Methods and devices for determining sensing device usability, e.g., for self-monitoring and point of care devices. In one embodiment, the invention is to a method of determining device usability, comprising the steps of providing a device comprising a first electrical pad; a second electrical pad; and a humidity-responsive polymer layer contacting at least a portion of the first and second electrical pads; applying a potential across the first and second electrical pads; measuring an electrical property associated with the humidity-responsive polymer layer; and determining whether the measured electrical property associated with the humidity-responsive polymer layer has exceeded a humidity threshold level associated with the device usability. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002279 | Methods and Devices for Determining Sensing Device Usability - Methods and devices for determining sensing device usability, e.g., for point of care immunoassay devices. In one embodiment, the invention is to a method of determining device usability, comprising the steps of providing a device comprising a first electrical pad; a second electrical pad; and a continuous polymer layer contacting at least a portion of the first and second electrical pads; applying a potential across the first and second electrical pads; measuring an electrical property associated with the continuous polymer layer; and determining whether the measured electrical property associated with the continuous polymer layer has exceeded a threshold level associated with the device usability. | 01-03-2013 |
20140262776 | BIOSENSOR WITH IMPROVED INTERFERENCE CHARACTERISTICS - This invention relates to mutagenized redox oxidase enzymes used to design enzyme electrodes with improved interference characteristics in the presence of mediator and oxygen in the assay. This recombinant modified enzyme has enhanced capability to transfer electrons to redox mediator instead of its natural electron acceptors such as O | 09-18-2014 |
20140262777 | BIOSENSOR STRUCTURES FOR IMPROVED POINT OF CARE TESTING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention relates to analytical testing devices and methods for fabricating electrochemical creatinine biosensors, and in particular using point of care electrochemical biosensors for testing for creatinine in samples. For example, the present invention may be directed to a biosensor having an electrode, a first printed layer formed on the electrode and having a first matrix that includes creatinine amidohydrolase (CNH), creatine amidinohydrolase (CRH), and sarcosine oxidase (SOX), and second printed layer formed over the first printed layer and having a second matrix that includes CRH, SOX, and catalase. | 09-18-2014 |
Gregg Martin, Winnipeg CA
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20100186778 | Automated Wash System for Industrial Vehicles - An industrial vehicle wash system comprises a wash area receiving the vehicle and a separate control area receiving an operator. A plurality of wash modules are supported in the wash are to direct respective jets of wash fluid onto the vehicle. A controller varies orientation of the wash modules according to respective wash patterns. Cameras associated with the wash modules provide a visual display of the vehicle being washed to the operator in the control area. Using an operator input in the control area, the operator can interrupt the wash pattern of one wash module to provide additional washing to one area of the vehicle under manual operator control while the other wash modules continue to wash the vehicle according to the respective wash patterns thereof. The interrupted wash pattern can be resumed upon completion of the additional washing. | 07-29-2010 |
20100327506 | WINDOW AND DOOR FRAME MACHINING DEVICE - A window or door frame machining device comprises a work holder having a plurality of support rails and a plurality of clamp members supported along the rails for clamping frame members of an assembled perimeter frame onto the work holder. A machining head on a movable support arm is computer controlled by preset instructions arranged to position the clamp members along the respective support rails responsive to the preset instructions corresponding to a configuration of the perimeter frame. In this manner any surface of any frame member can be readily accessed by the machining head by relocating clamp members between different steps in the machining process and no repositioning of the frame is required so as to maintain the frame in a true square configuration while machining. A frame support on the support arm permits both machining and assisting in loading or unloading of the frame by the support arm. | 12-30-2010 |
20120207406 | System for Providing Flood Protection and Method of Implementing Same - A flood protection bag system includes a troughlike structure having longitudinally-extending sidewalls and a bottom wall connected therebetween, along with one or more internal walls, the internal walls serving to divide the troughlike structure into a plurality of bag chambers. The longitudinally-extending sidewalls are continuous and seamless between the ends of the troughlike structure, and the bag system can be made of a plastic such as polypropylene. In one embodiment, the bag system may be implemented in conjunction with other such bag system(s). Also, in one embodiment, a frame structure is employed to support the bag chamber(s) during filling thereof with sand or other filling material, in a manner whereby tension is applied to each of the corners of the given bag chamber being filled. Further, in one embodiment, the bag chambers are covered by way of a bag top that is openable or removable relative to the bag system. | 08-16-2012 |
Gregory David Martin, Kitchener CA
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20130275252 | System and Method for Managing a Vacation Property Exchange Network - A system and method is disclosed that provides an exchange marketplace for the use of vacation properties and other assets such as airplanes, yachts, etc. An inventory of items available for purchase or auction, each representing a use of an asset, is maintained. Auction bids or offers to purchase items in the inventory may be made either by offering to pay cash or by offering in trade a new item also representing use of an asset. An equivalent cash value is determined for new items offered in trade, and the transaction allowed to proceed if the determined value of the new item offered equals or exceeds the price of current bid of the item sought. The system thus allows for maximum flexibility in renting and trading the use of vacation properties and other assets. | 10-17-2013 |
Herbert J. Martin, Vancouver CA
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20120215821 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SOLVING COMPUTATIONAL PROBLEMS - Systems, devices, and methods for using an analog processor to solve computational problems. A digital processor is configured to track computational problem processing requests received from a plurality of different users, and to track at least one of a status and a processing cost for each of the computational problem processing requests. An analog processor, for example a quantum processor, is operable to assist in producing one or more solutions to computational problems identified by the computational problem processing requests via a physical evolution. | 08-23-2012 |
Ian Martin, Squamish CA
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20080229558 | SECURING RING AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A securing ring, such as a belay loop, including a plurality of layers of ring-shaped surface sections, an outermost ring-shaped surface section being fixed to at least one of the layers below. The ring-shaped surface sections are formed from surface sections of a flat tubular element folded or rolled upon one another. A corresponding process for the manufacture of the securing ring involves the folding or rolling up of a flat tubular element. | 09-25-2008 |
James Gerard Martin, Montreal CA
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20120177608 | PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA BACTERIOPHAGE(S) AND USES THEREOF - An isolated bacteriophage MR299-2 or NH-4 deposited under NCIMB Deposit Accession Nos. 41729 and 41730, respectively, is described. The phages have lytic activity against | 07-12-2012 |
John B.m. Martin, Badjeros CA
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20120286530 | MANUAL LIFTING DEVICE - The manual lifting device has a first and second arms, pivotally connected to each other, each having a downward projection from a distal end thereof, extending generally vertically when in use. A handle is mounted on one of the arms, extending generally over the center of gravity of the device. Positioning the device so that the downward projections loosely contact edges of an object to be lifted, and then lifting the handle, causes the arms to pivot downwardly relative to each other, thereby causing the downward projections to rotate inwardly to grasp the object. Alternatively, there is a central handle, and the two arms pivot downwardly from opposite ends of the handle. | 11-15-2012 |
John Palmer Martin, Woodlawn CA
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20140246008 | BOTTOM-LOADING COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance is disclosed, comprising a wall-mounted cooking chamber, i.e. oven, with a bottom-opening door and separate countertop control panel, which facilitates use by individuals with disabilities, injuries or limited mobility, such as wheelchair users. The oven is wall-mounted, at a convenient distance, above a kitchen countertop, leaving a useful area of countertop underneath. Advantageously, it includes a low profile motor driven lift mechanism, housed against the wall beneath the oven and comprising guide rails for lowering the door to counter level and raising it to the closed, cooking position. The door provides a platform for items to be cooked. When lowered to counter level, a user can slide dishes between the platform and the adjacent countertop, without need for lifting as in a conventional stove or wall-mounted oven. An easy to reach, counter-level control unit enables the user to control oven functions including raising/lowering the door. | 09-04-2014 |
Karl Martin, Toronto CA
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20110158470 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE CODING OF ARBITRARILY SHAPED VISUAL OBJECTS - The present invention relates to a method and system for secure coding of arbitrarily shaped visual objects. More specifically, a system and method are provided for encoding an image, characterized by the steps of selecting one or more objects in the image from the background of the image, separating the one or more objects from the background, and compressing and encrypting, or facilitating the compression and encryption, by one or more computer processors, each of the one or more objects using a single coding scheme. The coding scheme also is operable to decrypt and decode each of the objects. | 06-30-2011 |
20150028996 | PREAUTHORIZED WEARABLE BIOMETRIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - Embodiments are directed towards authenticating users using biometric devices. The biometric device may be arranged to capture one or more biometric feature of a user that may be wearing the biometric device such as biometric features that correspond to an electrocardiogram of the user. The user of the biometric device may be authenticated based on one or more biometric features, or a combination thereof. Authenticating the user of the biometric device, may include communicating information that includes biometric features to an authorized authentication device (AAD). When the user is authenticated, the biometric device may be preauthorized for the user. When the preauthorized biometric device senses at least one access point, an authorization signal may be provided to the access point. If the preauthorized biometric device is removed from the user, the biometric device is deauthorized, disabling access to access points by the user. | 01-29-2015 |
Keith Martin, Prince George CA
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20090001001 | Cleaning systems and methods for removing foreign substances from lighting surfaces on vehicles - A cleaning system for a lighting surface of a vehicle having a brake system comprising at least one tank of pressurized air, comprising at least one accumulator, a bleed valve assembly, at least one nozzle assembly, and a control valve assembly. Operation of the control valve assembly selectively allows and prevents pressurized air within the accumulator to flow to the at least one nozzle assembly. The bleed valve assembly controls the flow of air from the at least one tank of pressurized air to the at least one accumulator such that flow of pressurized air from the accumulator to the at least one nozzle assembly does not adversely affect operation of the brake system. | 01-01-2009 |
Keith M. Martin, Westmount CA
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20120034542 | SEAL FOR SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL - In solid polymer fuel cells employing framed membrane electrode assemblies, a conventional anode compliant seal is employed in combination with a cathode non-compliant seal to provide for a thinner fuel cell design, particularly in the context of a fuel cell stack. This approach is particularly suitable for fuel cells operating at low pressure. | 02-09-2012 |
20150030960 | SEAL FOR SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL - In solid polymer fuel cells employing framed membrane electrode assemblies, a conventional anode compliant seal is employed in combination with a cathode non-compliant seal to provide for a thinner fuel cell design, particularly in the context of a fuel cell stack. This approach is particularly suitable for fuel cells operating at low pressure. | 01-29-2015 |
Keith Richard Martin, Burnaby CA
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20100164750 | Adapter for meter - An adapter is interposed between a standard resource meter and its socket, to provide RF-capabilities. Communications between meter and adapter are effected by optical technology. The adapter has emergency battery back-up capabilities. | 07-01-2010 |
20100321003 | METER-MOUNTED EXTENDER - A method of designing a meter-mounted extender with a transformer is disclosed, wherein losses from primary and secondary windings are equalized for a given secondary load. | 12-23-2010 |
20100323555 | Meter Collar - A meter adapter in the form of a collar interposed between meter and associated socket, provides a smooth curved jaw configuration for meter terminal blades, and branch fuse safety features. | 12-23-2010 |
20110010439 | Communications system - A communications system for a network of stations, is provided where stations identify themselves upon being informed of the desires of an inquisitor station. Additionally, techniques for “plug and play”, self-healing and homogenizing the heterogeneous parts of a network, are provided. | 01-13-2011 |
20120324087 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A communications system for a network of stations, is provided where stations identify themselves upon being informed of the desires of an inquisitor station. Additionally, techniques for “plug and play”, self-healing and homogenizing the heterogeneous parts of a network, are provided. | 12-20-2012 |
Kenneth W. Martin, Toronto CA
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20120281989 | OPTICAL RECEIVER - An optical receiver including a photo detector for converting a light signal into an electrical current signal and a preamplifier circuit for receiving the electrical current signal and outputting a corresponding voltage signal. In one example, the preamplifier circuit includes a first transistor having: (i) a high impedance node connected to an input node connected to receive the electrical current signal from the photo detector, and (ii) a control terminal connected to receive active negative feedback proportional to the electrical current signal received at the input node. | 11-08-2012 |
Lars A. Martin, Vancouver CA
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20100303092 | Dynamically Configuring Attributes of a Parent Circuit on a Network Element - Methods and apparatus for dynamically configuring a parent circuit through a subscriber record on an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server responsive to an authorization event for the subscriber session on the network element. According to one embodiment of the invention, the AAA server accesses the subscriber record for a subscriber session on the network element. Based on this subscriber record, a set of one or more attributes for a subscriber circuit and a set of one or more attributes for a parent circuit of the subscriber circuit are determined The network element applies the set of subscriber circuit attributes to the subscriber circuit and the set of parent circuit attributes to the parent circuit. | 12-02-2010 |
20120300621 | DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURING ATTRIBUTES OF A PARENT CIRCUIT ON A NETWORK ELEMENT - Methods and apparatus for dynamically configuring a parent circuit through a subscriber record on an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server responsive to an authorization event for the subscriber session on the network element. According to one embodiment of the invention, the AAA server accesses the subscriber record for a subscriber session on the network element. Based on this subscriber record, a set of one or more attributes for a subscriber circuit and a set of one or more attributes for a parent circuit of the subscriber circuit are determined. The network element applies the set of subscriber circuit attributes to the subscriber circuit and the set of parent circuit attributes to the parent circuit. | 11-29-2012 |
20140133356 | DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURING ATTRIBUTES OF A PARENT CIRCUIT ON A NETWORK ELEMENT - Methods and apparatus for dynamically configuring a parent circuit through a subscriber record on an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server responsive to an authorization event for the subscriber session on the network element. According to one embodiment of the invention, the AAA server accesses the subscriber record for a subscriber session on the network element. Based on this subscriber record, a set of one or more attributes for a subscriber circuit and a set of one or more attributes for a parent circuit of the subscriber circuit are determined. The network element applies the set of subscriber circuit attributes to the subscriber circuit and the set of parent circuit attributes to the parent circuit. | 05-15-2014 |
Luc Martin, Cantley CA
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20080275939 | Demand Provisioning of Applications - A system and method for on demand provisioning of applications to clients, the system providing on demand access to applications by clients and their users over a computer communication system such as the Internet, thereby eliminating the need for clients to independently purchase, install, integrate and maintain the applications on their own systems. The system and method designed to create and install a separate, stand alone, dedicated copy or instance of the applications for each new client and to provide the clients with on demand access to provisioning and management functions allowing the clients to purchase, manage and maintain the applications on demand. | 11-06-2008 |
20090006986 | Method and system for accessing online applications using a web browser - A method and system for accessing online software applications using a Web browser. The system displays buttons linked to online software applications. Clicking on a button displays the start page of the online software application associated with that link in a display area in the content window of a Web browser. The user interface of the system can resemble a virtual Personal Digital Assistant. | 01-01-2009 |
20100169491 | On demand provisioning of applications - A system and method for on demand provisioning of applications to clients, the system providing on demand access to applications by clients and their users over a computer communication system such as the Internet, thereby eliminating the need for clients to independently purchase, install, integrate and maintain the applications on their own systems. The system and method designed to create and install a separate, stand alone, dedicated copy or instance of the applications for each new client and to provide the clients with on demand access to provisioning and management functions allowing the clients to purchase, manage and maintain the applications on demand. | 07-01-2010 |
20100186008 | Method and system for managing online applications - A system and method for managing an online software application, which includes an online user manual integrally bundled with the online software application, the user manual providing one or more supporting tools to enable the online, real-time management and distribution of the online software application. The supporting tools include tools such as a personalization module, a statistics module, an access channel tools module, a licensing module, an authentication module, and other tools or modules as necessary for managing the online software application during its complete lifecycle. | 07-22-2010 |
Luc J. Martin, Ste- Anne De Madawaska CA
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20140135398 | Antioxidant Producing Bacterium and Uses Thereof - Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry ( | 05-15-2014 |
Manuel Martin, Montreal CA
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20120234686 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARATION OF HIGHLY POROUS AND PREFERENTIALLY-ORIENTED PLATINUM NANOWIRES AND THIN FILMS - A method for preparation of highly porous and preferentially-oriented {100} platinum on a substrate by electrodeposition in a deposition bath, comprising using a deposition potential E | 09-20-2012 |
Mario Martin, Tres St-Redempteur CA
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20120063272 | CLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention provide, among other things, a control system for a game clock and a method of controlling a game clock or timer. The control system includes a stationary transmitter adapted to transmit an energizing signal and a portable signaling device having a transmitter for transmitting a clock signal when energized by the energizing signal. In some cases the transmitter is coupled to an actuator adapted to enable and disable transmission by the transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to transmit the clock signal when enabled by the actuator and energized by the first signal from the stationary transmitter. The control system can further include a stationary receiver that receives the clock signal and forwards it to a control circuit adapted to couple to and operate a game clock according to the clock signal. | 03-15-2012 |
Melanie Martin, Quebec CA
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20120157538 | Compounds for the Inhibition of Herpes Viruses - 3D protein modeling and virtual screening of commercially-available compounds were performed to identify new inhibitors of the herpesvirus DNA polymerase, a key enzyme in the viral replication cycle. Two compounds (Nos 2 and 9) were particularly active against HSV-1 and HSV-2 strains and one compound (No 3) inhibited specifically cytomegalovirus (CMV) strains (overall hit rate of 25%). Some of the tested compounds inhibited wild-type viruses and strains resistant to current antiviral agents. New chemical entity derivatives of compound 2 with binding potential to the DNA polymerase retained an excellent activity against HSV-1, HSV-2 and VZV like the parental compound, as well against strains resistant to current antiviral agents. These non-nucleosidic herpesvirus DNA polymerase inhibitors with in vitro activity against drug-resistant clinical isolates warrant further pre-clinical studies. | 06-21-2012 |
Michael A. Martin, Hamilton CA
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20100181052 | Finned Cylindrical Heat Exchanger - A cylindrical heat exchanger for use as a gas cooler in a thermal regenerative machine such as a Stirling engine includes an imperforate middle wall of sufficient strength and thickness to withstand the pressure exerted by the working fluid. The heat exchanger includes an inner corrugated wall located within an axial gas flow passage inside the middle wall, and an outer corrugated wall which defines an axial coolant flow passage along the outer surface of the middle wall. The coolant flow passage preferably contains a corrugated intermediate wall. | 07-22-2010 |
20110189525 | Conformal Heat Exchanger for Battery Cell Stack - A heat exchanger structure for use in a battery unit that comprises a first battery stack comprising a plurality of battery cells and a second battery stack comprising a plurality of battery cells. The heat exchanger structure is disposed between opposing surfaces of the first battery stack and the second battery stack and defines one or more fluid flow passages, the heat exchanger structure being dimensionally compliant to compress under expansion of the first and second battery stacks and expand under subsequent contraction of the first and second battery stacks. | 08-04-2011 |
20110302910 | Annular Heat Exchanger - An annular heat exchanger for cooling hot gases comprises an inner shell, an intermediate shell and an outer shell. Where the heat exchanger is integrated with a catalytic converter for treatment of hot exhaust gases in a motor vehicle, the inner shell contains a catalyst for treatment of the exhaust gases. Inner and outer gas flow passages are provided between the shells, and a coolant flow passage is provided, either on the outer surface of the outer shell, or inbetween the intermediate and outer shells. The exhaust gases change direction twice as they pass through the heat exchanger, and the annular structure of the heat exchanger provides a large surface area, and a large flow section, relative to volume, and thereby provides effective heat exchange without significantly increasing space requirements. | 12-15-2011 |
20120107663 | Heat Exchanger and Battery Unit Structure for Cooling Thermally Conductive Batteries - A heat exchanger and battery unit structure is provided for cooling battery units (or cells) where the thermally conductive nature of the battery forms a cooling path. The heat exchanger is in the form of a cooling element provided with an engaging device formed on or attached to an outer surface of the cooling plate for receiving and/or engaging with a corresponding engaging portion on a battery unit (or cell). The interconnection between the battery unit (or cell) and heat exchanger creates a mechanical interlock between the two components that results in improved heat transfer properties between the two components. | 05-03-2012 |
20130061584 | Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery Device - A device for recovering heat from a hot gas stream comprises a gas diverter valve and a gas/liquid heat exchanger. The diverter valve comprises a valve body; a valve element movable between a bypass position and a heat exchange position; and a gas inlet and a gas outlet formed in the valve body. The heat exchanger comprises a heat exchanger core comprised of a stack of core plates arranged parallel to the exhaust gas flow path, and the heat exchanger is located outside the exhaust gas flow path and may be spaced therefrom so as to avoid unwanted heat transfer with the valve in bypass mode. The heat exchanger may include a bottom-most gas flow path adjacent to the bottom plate, and may include a mounting plate which is mechanically secured to the valve body, with a thermally insulating gasket provided between the mounting plate and the valve body. | 03-14-2013 |
20130213017 | Annular Heat Exchanger - An annular heat exchanger for cooling hot gases comprises an inner shell, an intermediate shell and an outer shell. Where the heat exchanger is integrated with a catalytic converter for treatment of hot exhaust gases in a motor vehicle, the inner shell contains a catalyst for treatment of the exhaust gases. Inner and outer gas flow passages are provided between the shells, and a coolant flow passage is provided, either on the outer surface of the outer shell, or inbetween the intermediate and outer shells. The exhaust gases change direction twice as they pass through the heat exchanger, and the annular structure of the heat exchanger provides a large surface area, and a large flow section, relative to volume, and thereby provides effective heat exchange without significantly increasing space requirements. | 08-22-2013 |
20130244077 | CONFORMAL FLUID-COOLED HEAT EXCHANGER FOR BATTERY - A heat exchanger for use with at least two battery modules, each of the battery modules comprising at least one battery cell housed within a rigid container, the heat exchanger defining an internal fluid passage for a heat exchanger fluid and having at least one compliant region that is configured to be compressed to facilitate thermal contact between the heat exchanger and the two battery modules. | 09-19-2013 |
20140116672 | Stacked-Plate Heat Exchanger With Single Plate Design - A plate-type heat exchanger comprising a plurality of spaced-apart stacked plate pairs, the plate pairs each comprised of first and second plates. The first and second plates each having an elongated central, planar portion surrounded by peripheral edge portions, the peripheral edge portions of the first and second plates being sealably joined together to form a first set of fluid passages in the heat exchanger. The first and second plates are provided with boss potions at respective ends of the plates, one of the boss portions being an elongated boss portion having a first position and a second position for the location of a fluid opening. The first and second heat exchanger plates are identical in structure and can be used to form various heat exchangers using the single plate design. | 05-01-2014 |
Michael Reid Martin, Toronto CA
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20110299798 | Bag with Structure for Avoiding Bricking Appearance - A bag structure has a hermetically sealed bag with an outer ply sealed to the bag to define a cavity. The cavity is bounded on one side by a part of the bag and bounded on another side by the outer ply. Perforations are formed through the outer ply to permit passage of gas from the atmosphere into and out of the cavity to reduce unsightly bricking. A one-way valve is formed in the hermetically sealed bag to permit passage of gas from the interior of the bag. | 12-08-2011 |
20120093441 | Bag with handle and method of manufacture thereof - A bag includes a panel having an inner surface and an outer surface and an elongate aperture through the panel. A handle strip having a handle carrying part is disposed adjacent the panel inner surface with the carrying part inserted through the aperture. Extension parts of the handle strip depending from the carrying part are located adjacent the panel inner surface and one or both of the extension parts are folded over and heat sealed to each other and to the inner surface of the bag. The folded extension acts to provide a reinforcing strip and to seal the aperture. | 04-19-2012 |
20140112599 | BAG WITH HANDLE - A bag has a front panel, a back panel, and a gusset panel. Either or both of the front panel and the gusset panel at one side has an extension, and either or both of the back panel and the gusset panel at the other side has an extension. The extensions are welded together at outer margins thereof so that the width of the combined extensions is greater than the width of the gusset panel. The extensions are formed with carrying apertures. | 04-24-2014 |
20140119676 | BAG WITH SUPPORT BRACE - A bag formed of plastic film material has first and second side panels with a margin portion at a rear edge of the first side panel joining a margin portion at a rear edge of the second side panel at a rear seam. The rear seam along at least a part of its length is braced by a solid elongate brace of plastic material which is either fixed mechanically to the panels or is thermally welded to them. | 05-01-2014 |
Michel Martin, Laval CA
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20090055737 | Contextual Collaborative Electronic Annotations - An application having an associated and a graphical user interface is initiated. Thereafter, the widget determines a first state of the application. Once the first state of the application is determined, the widget calls at least one remote repository to retrieve one or more electronic annotations associated with the first state of the application. These electronic annotations are then displayed in connection with the graphical user interface of the application. | 02-26-2009 |
Miguel Vargas Martin, Oshawa CA
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20090119242 | System, Apparatus, and Method for Internet Content Detection - A method of detecting content communicated via a network is provided consisting of the steps of: classifying the content into a first category and a second category by means of a classification process; detecting one or more behaviour parameters of a user accessing the content, where the behaviour patterns are associated with the content either consisting of first category content or second category content; and further classifying the content into first category content and second category content based on the behaviour parameters detected for the user. The first category content generally consists of restricted or illegal content, and the second category content generally consists of unrestricted or legal content. The classification process consists of a pattern recognition technique that includes a training phase and a testing phase. The training phase provides statistical properties of a plurality of data objects which are labelled prior to testing as either restricted or unrestricted. The testing phase determines whether one or more data objects of content communicated via the network constitute restricted content or unrestricted content. A related system, network apparatus and computer program is provided. | 05-07-2009 |
20100266998 | METHOD FOR COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT OF HEALTHCARE STUDENTS AND PRACTITIONERS - A method to assess the competency of a healthcare practitioner, wherein the method provides a learning object repository comprising a plurality of previously-created virtual objects, creates a first template and a second template by the second module, wherein the first template comprises one or more previously-defined learning objectives, and wherein the second template comprises one or more previously-defined competency assessments related to the one or more selected learning objectives. The method provides the first template and the second template to the learning object repository. The method displays on a visual display device a virtual clinical world comprising a plurality of virtual objects retrieved from the learning object repository. Further according to the method, a practitioner selects a virtual patient from the virtual clinical world, selects a series of interactions with the patient, and selects patient data. The method tracks the selected patient interactions, and the selected patient data. | 10-21-2010 |
20130029300 | Method for Competency Assessment of Healthcare Students and Practitioners - A method to assess the competency of a healthcare practitioner, comprising providing a learning object repository comprising a plurality of virtual objects including a plurality of virtual patients, wherein said learning object repository does not comprise a physical patient manikin; and displaying on a visual display device a virtual clinical world comprising a plurality of virtual objects retrieved from said learning object repository. The method further includes selecting by a practitioner a virtual patient from said virtual clinical world, tracking patient interactions, tracking selected patient data, and generating an AssessMap reciting an assessment grid comprising a plurality of Performance Levels in combination with a plurality of categories for each Performance Level. | 01-31-2013 |
Nicole Martin, Calgary CA
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20090020342 | Touch Panel And Interactive Input System Incorporating The Same - A touch panel comprises a substrate having a forward major surface and formed of a plurality of assembled substrate segments. Cover material overlies the forward major surface to reduce the visibility of seams between adjacent substrate segments. | 01-22-2009 |
20120249479 | INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM AND IMAGING ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - An interactive input system and imaging assembly therefor are disclosed. The imaging assembly includes an image sensor for capturing images of a region of interest; a light source; and a beam splitter. The beam splitter is configured such that optical axes of the image sensor and the light source are generally aligned. | 10-04-2012 |
20140313166 | INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for adjusting the position of a light curtain emitted by an illumination assembly over a surface, comprises determining a position of the light curtain; calculating a difference between the determined position of the light curtain and a desired position of the light curtain; and adjusting the position of the illumination assembly based on the calculated difference. | 10-23-2014 |
Pascal Martin, St-Lin-Des-Laurentides CA
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20090126236 | HITCHED GROOMING DEVICE FOR WINTER TRAILS - A hitched grooming device having a tapered frame. a pivot allows for device to create a trail that is kept horizontal no matter the inclination of the terrain. Another pivot allows a compactor to rotate so that it can keep the trail as uniform as possible by keeping the compactor horizontal. | 05-21-2009 |
Philippe Martin, Chambly CA
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20130167291 | PROTECTIVE ELEMENT FOR USE IN SPORT - A user wearable article of protective equipment for protecting a portion of a body of the user. The article of protective equipment generally conforms to the portion of the body of the user to be protected when worn by the user. The article of protective equipment comprises: (i) an energy absorbent core, the core having a body-facing side and an opposing non-body-facing side, the core comprising a polymeric foam; and (ii) an outer shell generally covering the non-body-facing side of the core, the outer shell being deformable during the use of the article of protective equipment by the user. | 07-04-2013 |
20140373260 | PROTECTIVE ELEMENT FOR USE IN SPORT - A user wearable article of protective equipment for protecting a portion of a body of the user. The article of protective equipment generally conforms to the portion of the body of the user to be protected when worn by the user. The article of protective equipment comprises: (i) an energy absorbent core, the core having a body-facing side and an opposing non-body-facing side, the core comprising a polymeric foam; and (ii) an outer shell generally covering the nonbody-facing side of the core, the outer shell being deformable during the use of the article of protective equipment by the user. | 12-25-2014 |
Philippe Martin, Montreal CA
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20130185848 | Protective Helmet - A helmet, which includes an injection molded shell having an inner surface and an outer surface, the injection molded shell including a first main body portion and a second main body portion, wherein the first and second main body portions are formed of a first material; and a first molded hinge portion formed intermediate the first and second main body portions, the molded hinge portion adapted to allow the first main body portion and the second main body portion to move relative to each other. | 07-25-2013 |
Randy Martin, Vermilion CA
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20100260588 | Collapsible Storage and Transportation System - A flexible fluid storage system for holding large volumes of fluid and a process and apparatus for the handling and transportation of the flexible storage system is provided. The flexible storage system includes a main storage bag with an attachment apron with fingers, a ground sheet, a lay flat tube for fluid circulation, a pressure release port, and fill/drain ports. The flexible storage system is configured for attachment to a trailer and reel system such that the flexible storage system can be mechanically rolled onto or off of a reel on a semi-truck trailer bed for easy transportation, deployment, and storage of the flexible storage system. | 10-14-2010 |
20120063703 | Collapsible Storage and Transportation System - A flexible fluid storage system for holding large volumes of fluid and a process and apparatus for the handling and transportation of the flexible storage system is provided. The flexible storage system includes a main storage bag with an attachment apron with fingers, a ground sheet, a lay flat tube for fluid circulation, a pressure release port, and fill/drain ports. The flexible storage system is configured for attachment to a trailer and reel system such that the flexible storage system can be mechanically rolled onto or off of a reel on a semi-truck trailer bed for easy transportation, deployment, and storage of the flexible storage system. | 03-15-2012 |
20140023298 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE CEMENT - A collapsible bladder system for the storage and disposal or re-use of cement returns from oil and gas wells is described. The collapsible bladder system includes a flexible storage bag having an input valve, an output valve and a vent that can be easily set up and transported by a single person. Cement returns are pumped into the flexible storage bag and allowed to harden into a cement block. The cement block covered with the storage bag can be hauled away for disposal or re-used for a secondary purpose, such as a barricade. | 01-23-2014 |
Roger J. Martin, Toronto CA
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20100073131 | Vehicle with controlled door operation - Doors of a vehicle, such as a delivery vehicle, are controlled based on user inputs. A user may input a vehicle exit mode and stop the vehicle. When an exit mode has been input and the stopping of the vehicle has been sensed, an exit door of the vehicle is opened, with the door being selected based upon said exit mode. | 03-25-2010 |
Ruben L. Martin, Eureka CA
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20140114813 | SHARING OF LINKS AMONG SUPPLIERS IN A NETWORK SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING PRODUCTS FROM SUPPLIERS TO CONSUMERS - This invention relates to systems and methods for manufacturers, distributors, and vendors (“suppliers”) that participate in a system and method of distributing products over a network from suppliers to consumers to invite each other to share links on each other's product pages. A supplier may partner with selected suppliers so that only the products of those selected suppliers are included in the cross-traffic ads and offers on its website or product page. | 04-24-2014 |
Ryan Martin, Vermilion CA
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20100260588 | Collapsible Storage and Transportation System - A flexible fluid storage system for holding large volumes of fluid and a process and apparatus for the handling and transportation of the flexible storage system is provided. The flexible storage system includes a main storage bag with an attachment apron with fingers, a ground sheet, a lay flat tube for fluid circulation, a pressure release port, and fill/drain ports. The flexible storage system is configured for attachment to a trailer and reel system such that the flexible storage system can be mechanically rolled onto or off of a reel on a semi-truck trailer bed for easy transportation, deployment, and storage of the flexible storage system. | 10-14-2010 |
20120063703 | Collapsible Storage and Transportation System - A flexible fluid storage system for holding large volumes of fluid and a process and apparatus for the handling and transportation of the flexible storage system is provided. The flexible storage system includes a main storage bag with an attachment apron with fingers, a ground sheet, a lay flat tube for fluid circulation, a pressure release port, and fill/drain ports. The flexible storage system is configured for attachment to a trailer and reel system such that the flexible storage system can be mechanically rolled onto or off of a reel on a semi-truck trailer bed for easy transportation, deployment, and storage of the flexible storage system. | 03-15-2012 |
20140023298 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE CEMENT - A collapsible bladder system for the storage and disposal or re-use of cement returns from oil and gas wells is described. The collapsible bladder system includes a flexible storage bag having an input valve, an output valve and a vent that can be easily set up and transported by a single person. Cement returns are pumped into the flexible storage bag and allowed to harden into a cement block. The cement block covered with the storage bag can be hauled away for disposal or re-used for a secondary purpose, such as a barricade. | 01-23-2014 |
Steven C. Martin, Toronto CA
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20110283618 | SUPPLYING BIOREACTOR GASEOUS EFFLUENT TO COMBUSTION PROCESS - There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone of a photobioreactor such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply. The carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass disposed in the aqueous medium is exposed to photosynthetically active light radiation so as to effect photosynthesis. A reaction zone gaseous effluent being discharged from the reaction zone is recovered. The recovered reaction zone gaseous effluent is contacted with combustible material in a combustion zone to effect combustion of the combustible material. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287405 | BIOMASS PRODUCTION - There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone comprises a production purpose reaction mixture that is operative for effecting photosynthesis upon exposure to photosynthetically active light radiation. The production purpose reaction mixture comprises production purpose phototrophic biomass that is operative for growth within the reaction zone, such that a reaction zone concentration of production purpose phototrophic biomass is provided in the reaction zone. The growth of the production purpose phototrophic biomass comprises that which is effected by the photosynthesis. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287507 | PROCESS FOR GROWING BIOMASS BY MODULATING SUPPLY OF GAS TO REACTION ZONE - There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. The carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass disposed in the aqueous medium is exposed to photosynthetically active light radiation so as to effect photosynthesis. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is modulated based on sensing of at least one reaction zone parameter. The modulating of the discharge of the gaseous exhaust material includes modulating of a supply of the discharged gaseous exhaust material to the reaction zone feed material, wherein the discharged gaseous exhaust material which is supplied to the reaction zone feed material defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply, wherein the gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply includes carbon dioxide. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287522 | PRODUCING BIOMASS USING PRESSURIZED EXHAUST GAS - There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply. The carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass disposed in the aqueous medium is exposed to photosynthetically active light radiation so as to effect photosynthesis. The reaction zone feed material is supplied at a pressure which effects flow of the reaction zone feed material through at least a seventy (70) inch vertical extent of the aqueous medium. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287523 | RECOVERING MAKE-UP WATER DURING BIOMASS PRODUCTION - There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone of a photobioreactor such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply. The carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass disposed in the aqueous medium is exposed to photosynthetically active light radiation so as to effect photosynthesis. A product is discharged from the photobioreactor. The product includes at least a fraction of the contents of the reaction zone of the photobioreactor. A supplemental aqueous material supply is supplied to the reaction zone so as to replenish the contents of the photobioreactor. The supplemental aqueous material supply includes at least one of: (a) aqueous material which has been condensed from the gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply while the gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply is being cooled before being supplied to the reaction zone, and (b) aqueous material which has been separated from the discharged product. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287525 | DILUTING EXHAUST GAS BEING SUPPLIED TO BIOREACTOR - There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone of a photobioreactor such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply. A supplemental gaseous dilution agent is supplied to the reaction zone feed material. The carbon dioxide concentration of the supplemental gaseous dilution agent is less than the carbon dioxide concentration of the gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply which is supplied to the reaction zone feed material. The carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass disposed in the aqueous medium is exposed to photosynthetically active light radiation so as to effect photosynthesis. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287526 | PROCESS FOR GROWING BIOMASS BY MODULATING INPUTS TO REACTION ZONE BASED ON CHANGES TO EXHAUST SUPPLY - There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply. The carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass disposed in the aqueous medium is exposed to photosynthetically active light radiation so as to effect photosynthesis. When an indication of a change in the molar rate of supply of carbon dioxide in the gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply to the reaction zone feed material is sensed, at least one input to the reaction zone is modulated. The modulating of at least one input includes at least one of: (a) effecting or eliminating supply of, or modulating the intensity of, the photosynthetically active light radiation to which at least a fraction of the carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass is exposed, and (b) effecting, modulating, or eliminating the molar rate of supply, or commencing supply, of a nutrient supply to the reaction zone. | 11-24-2011 |
20120156669 | Biomass Production - A process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone, including a reaction mixture that is operative for effecting photosynthesis upon exposure to photosynthetically active light radiation, is provided. The reaction mixture includes phototrophic biomass that is operative for growth within the reaction zone. In one aspect, the carbon dioxide supply is modulated in response to detected process parameters. In another aspect, inputs to the reaction zone are modulated based on changes to the carbon dioxide supply. In another aspect, dilution of the carbon dioxide-comprising supply is effected. In another aspect, pressure of the carbon dioxide-comprising supply is increased. In another aspect, water is condensed from the carbon dioxide-comprising supply and recovered for re-use. In another aspect, the produced phototrophic biomass is harvested at a rate which approximates a predetermined mass growth rate of the phototrophic biomass. | 06-21-2012 |
20120202281 | LIGHT ENERGY SUPPLY FOR PHOTOBIOREACTOR SYSTEM - Photobioreactor systems including a supply material processing sub-system, a reactor sub-system, a product material processing sub-system, and a solar energy supply sub-system are provided. The reactor sub-system includes a photobioreactor configured for containing a reaction mixture that is operative for effecting photosynthesis upon exposure to photosynthetically active light radiation. The supply material processing sub-system is configured for supplying the reactor with supply material. The product material processing sub-system is configured for receiving reaction zone product discharged from the reactor and effecting separation of a liquid component from the received reaction zone product. The solar energy supply sub-system includes at least one solar collector mounted to the photobioreactor and includes a solar collector surface configured for receiving incident solar radiation and configured for transmitting energy derived from received incident solar radiation and supplying energy to at least one of the other sub-systems. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203714 | Systems for Growing Phototrophic Organisms Using Green Energy - A system for producing phototrophic biomass is provided. The system includes a green power generator and a carbon sequestering system. The green power generator is provided for generating power, wherein operation of the green power generator is controlled by an environmentally friendly business organization. The carbon sequestering system is electrically coupled to the green power generator for receiving at least a fraction of the power generated by the green power generator for powering a phototrophic biomass production process that is operational within the carbon sequestering system. Operation of the carbon sequestering system is controlled by the same environmentally friendly business organization. A method of producing phototrophic biomass is also provided. The method includes generating power with a green power generator, wherein operation of the green power generator is controlled by an environmentally friendly business organization. | 08-09-2012 |
20120276633 | SUPPLYING TREATED EXHAUST GASES FOR EFFECTING GROWTH OF PHOTOTROPHIC BIOMASS - There is provided a process for growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The process includes treating an operative carbon dioxide supply-comprising gaseous material feed so as to effect production of a carbon dioxide-rich product material. The carbon dioxide concentration of the carbon dioxide-rich product material is greater than the carbon dioxide concentration of the operative carbon dioxide supply-comprising gaseous material feed. Production of at least a fraction of the operative carbon dioxide supply-comprising gaseous material feed is effected by a gaseous exhaust material producing process. At least a fraction of the carbon dioxide-rich product material is supplied to the reaction zone so as to effect growth of the phototrophic biomass by photosynthesis in the reaction zone. | 11-01-2012 |
20130183744 | PRODUCING BIOMASS USING PRESSURIZED EXHAUST GAS - A process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone is provided. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process. At least a fraction of the gaseous exhaust material is supplied to a reaction zone feed material which reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone of a photobioreactor at a pressure which effects flow of the reaction zone feed material through at least a seventy (70) inch vertical extent of the aqueous medium. Prior to the supplying to the photobioreactor, the pressure of the supplied gaseous exhaust material is increased by an eductor. | 07-18-2013 |
20130316439 | BIOMASS PRODUCTION - A process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone, including a reaction mixture that is operative for effecting photosynthesis upon exposure to photosynthetically active light radiation, is provided. The reaction mixture includes phototrophic biomass that is operative for growth within the reaction zone. In one aspect, the carbon dioxide supply is modulated in response to detected process parameters. In another aspect, inputs to the reaction zone are modulated based on changes to the carbon dioxide supply. In another aspect, dilution of the carbon dioxide-comprising supply is effected. In another aspect, pressure of the carbon dioxide-comprising supply is increased. In another aspect, water is condensed from the carbon dioxide-comprising supply and recovered for re-use. In another aspect, the produced phototrophic biomass is harvested at a rate which approximates a predetermined growth rate of the phototrophic biomass. | 11-28-2013 |
20140113275 | Recovering Off-Gas from Photobioreactor - There is provided a process for effecting growth of phototrophic biomass within the reaction zone of a photobioreactor, comprising, after effecting at least a reduction in the molar rate of supply of carbon dioxide to the reaction zone of the photobioreactor, supplying a gaseous photobioreactor exhaust, that includes diatomic (or molecular) oxygen being generated by photosynthesis effected within the reaction zone by the supplied carbon dioxide, to a combustion zone of a combustor. | 04-24-2014 |
20140186931 | Process of Operating a Plurality of Photobioreactors - There is provided a process of operating a plurality of photobioreactors, comprising: while a carbon dioxide-comprising gaseous exhaust material producing process is effecting production of the carbon dioxide-comprising gaseous exhaust material, supplying at least a fraction of the produced carbon dioxide-comprising gaseous exhaust material to a respective reaction zone of each one of the phototobioreactors, in succession, wherein the at least a fraction of the produced carbon dioxide-comprising gaseous exhaust material being supplied defines a carbon dioxide-comprising gaseous exhaust supply. | 07-03-2014 |
20140199639 | Process for Managing Photobioreactor Exhaust - There is provided a process for growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone, wherein the reaction zone includes a reaction mixture that is operative for effecting photosynthesis upon exposure to photosynthetically active light radiation, wherein the reaction mixture includes phototrophic biomass that is operative for growth within the reaction zone. The process includes supplying at least a fraction of gaseous exhaust material, being discharged from an industrial process, to the reaction zone, exposing the reaction mixture to photosynthetically active light radiation and effecting growth of the phototrophic biomass in the reaction zone, wherein the effected growth includes growth effected by photosynthesis, and modulating distribution of a molar rate of supply of carbon dioxide, being exhausted from the reaction zone, as between a smokestack and at least another point of discharge. | 07-17-2014 |
Theodore Martin, Orono CA
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20110250972 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR RETENTION AND OPTIMIZATION OF GAMING REVENUE AND AMELIORATION OF NEGATIVE GAMING BEHAVIOUR - A method of ameliorating negative gaming behaviour is provided. One or more gaming users are monitored, or monitoring data regarding their gaming behaviour is obtained. The gaming behaviour is analyzed to identify behaviour that may result in potentially harmful or addictive gaming behaviour (negative gaming behaviour). In the event of occurrence of such negative gaming behaviour, based on the specific negative behaviour one or more interactions are initiated between a system and the one or more users, such interactions being directed to ameliorating the negative gaming behaviour by preventative action. The gaming behaviour is analyzed based on a plurality of gaming behaviour risk indicators. | 10-13-2011 |
Thieme H. Martin, Calgary CA
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20090211405 | OILFIELD TUBULAR TORQUE WRENCH - An oilfield tubular torque wrench and a tong therefore is described. In one aspect, a torque wrench is described including an upper tong including a recess for accepting an oilfield tubular positioned along an axis passing through the recess; a lower tong including a recess positioned below the recess of the upper tong so that the axis passes therethrough; pipe gripping dies in the recesses of the upper tong and the lower tong drivable toward and away from the axis; a swivel bearing between the upper tong and the lower tong permitting the upper tong and the lower tong to swivel relative thereto while the recesses remain positioned with the axis passing therethrough, the swivel bearing including a first partial ring mounted to one of the upper tong and the lower tong and a second partial ring mounted on the other of the upper tong and lower tong, the second partial ring being interengaged at a bearing surface to ride along a length of a bearing surface of the first partial ring; and a retainer ring positioned adjacent one of the first partial ring and the second partial ring to act against lateral disengagement of the second partial ring from the first partial ring. In another aspect, dissimilar materials are selected for the first ring and the second ring to avoid galling. In another aspect a tong with adjustable dies is described. | 08-27-2009 |
Thomas Samuel Martin, British Columbia CA
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20110196553 | System for Automatically Instancing Marine Engines - The system herein disclosed automatically detects whether an engine control unit instance number of a multi-engine marine vessel needs changing. Each engine control unit is electronically paired with a respective servo controller. A vessel controller is in communication with the servo controllers. The vessel controller commands in turn each servo controller to switch on its paired engine control unit, read the instance number of its paired engine control unit, switch off its paired engine control unit, and convey the instance number back to the vessel controller. The vessel controller then compares the instance numbers of the engine control units. If at least two instance numbers of the engine control units are duplicates of each other, the vessel controller ascertains that at least one of the instance numbers of the engine control units needs to be changed and assigns a new instance number to one of the engine control units. | 08-11-2011 |
Thomas Samuel Martin, Vancouver CA
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20100275879 | AUTOMATIC THROTTLE CALIBRATION IN A MARINE VESSEL - A method of calibrating throttle controls in an electronic shift and throttle system includes opening the throttle and then moving the throttle back towards a hard stop in increments. The voltage level of an electrical signal sent by a throttle position sensor is measured and recorded at each increment. An idle position is established as being where the lowest voltage level was measured when the throttle is at least 0.75° away from the hard stop. | 11-04-2010 |
20110195816 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELAYING SHIFT AND THROTTLE COMMANDS BASED ON ENGINE SPEED IN A MARINE VESSEL - A method for delaying shift and throttle commands based on engine speed comprises establishing a predetermined threshold engine speed. Shift and throttle commands are calculated based on the position of a control lever which allows an operator to manually control shift and throttle functions. Execution of the shift and throttle commands is delayed if the engine speed is above the predetermined maximum threshold engine speed. | 08-11-2011 |
20130030663 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELAYING SHIFT AND THROTTLE COMMANDS BASED ON ENGINE SPEED IN A MARINE VESSEL - A method for delaying shift and throttle commands based on engine speed comprises establishing a predetermined threshold engine speed. Shift and throttle commands are calculated based on the position of a joystick which allows an operator to manually control shift and throttle functions. Execution of the shift and throttle commands is delayed if the engine speed is above the predetermined maximum threshold engine speed. | 01-31-2013 |
Tim Martin, Peers CA
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20090155040 | Pipe Grapple Apparatus and Method - A grappler for use in grasping and manipulating pipe segments for large diameter pipeline tie-ins has a first frame and a second frame movably secured thereto. A pair of grapple arms is pivotally mounted to each frame and is actuated between a open position and a closed position to engage and grasp the pipe segments. An actuator displaces the second frame relative to the first frame in a first degree of movement to displace one pair of grapple arms relative to the other pair of arms, and a support frame provides the grappler with two additional degrees of movement. When mounted to a backhoe or like device, the grappler facilitates safe retrieval of pipe from hazardous trenches, and provides handling and alignment of the pipe segments for easier and safer welding of the pipe joints. | 06-18-2009 |
Vincent Martin, Montreal CA
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20100112671 | Host Cells for Production of Isoprenoid Compounds - Methods for synthesizing isopentenyl pyrophosphate are provided. A first method comprises introducing into a host microorganism a plurality of heterologous nucleic acid sequences, each coding for a different enzyme in the mevalonate pathway for producing isopentenyl pyrophosphate. A related method comprises introducing into a host microorganism an intermediate in the mevalonate pathway and at least one heterologous nucleic acid sequence, each sequence coding for an enzyme in the mevalonate pathway necessary for converting the intermediate into isopentenyl pyrophosphate. The invention also provides nucleic acid sequences, enzymes, expression vectors, and transformed host cells for carrying out the methods. | 05-06-2010 |
20110229958 | Host Cells for Production of Isoprenoid Compounds - Methods for synthesizing isopentenyl pyrophosphate are provided. A first method comprises introducing into a host microorganism a plurality of heterologous nucleic acid sequences, each coding for a different enzyme in the mevalonate pathway for producing isopentenyl pyrophosphate. A related method comprises introducing into a host microorganism an intermediate in the mevalonate pathway and at least one heterologous nucleic acid sequence, each sequence coding for an enzyme in the mevalonate pathway necessary for converting the intermediate into isopentenyl pyrophosphate. The invention also provides nucleic acid sequences, enzymes, expression vectors, and transformed host cells for carrying out the methods. | 09-22-2011 |
William Matthew Martin, Fort Mcmurray CA
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20130233805 | Method and Device for In-Line Injection of Flocculent Agent into a Fluid Flow of Mature Fine Tailings - A method and device for in-line injecting of flocculent agent into a fluid flow of mature fine tailings (MFT). The method includes the steps of: a) providing a fluid flow of mature fine tailings to be treated along a given channel fluidly connected to the pipeline; b) providing a source of flocculating agent; and c) introducing flocculating agent inside the fluid flow of mature fine tailings via a plurality of injection outlets for injecting the flocculating agent into the fluid flow in a dispersed manner so as to increase an exposed surface area of the injected flocculating agent and thus increase a corresponding reaction with the mature fine tailings, for an improved flocculation of said mature fine tailings, and/or other desired end results. Also disclosed is a kit with corresponding components for assembling the in-line injection device to be connected in-line with the pipeline carrying the mature fine tailings to be treated. | 09-12-2013 |