Miller, CA
Alistair I. Miller, Deep River CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110027165 | Distributed pre-enrichment method and apparatus for production of heavy water - The present invention provides a process whereby pre-enrichment of water streams using a hydrogen source and a catalytic isotope exchange method at one or more remote sites to supply water with augmented deuterium concentration to a central heavy water. This central heavy water plant could be a Combined Electrolysis and Catalytic Exchange (“CECE”) heavy water production plant or a Girdler Sulfide heavy water plant. The deuterium content of water at the remote sites is increased and provides water stream(s) with augmented deuterium concentration to feed to the central heavy water production plant. This could be a first stage of the central CECE deuterium enrichment plant, increasing its capacity for heavy water production approximately in the ratio of its enrichment above natural deuterium concentrations. By relatively simple utilization of available deuterium enrichment capacity at the remote sites, advantages are achieved from a larger scale of heavy water production at the central production plant. The invention further provides systems and methods for adapting chlorate and chlorine dioxide systems which produce hydrogen to additionally produce deuterium-enriched water. | 02-03-2011 |
20110027166 | Chlorate and chlorine dioxide systems adapted for the production of deuterium enriched water - The present invention provides a process whereby pre-enrichment of water streams using a hydrogen source and a catalytic isotope exchange method at one or more remote sites to supply water with augmented deuterium concentration to a central heavy water. This central heavy water plant could be a Combined Electrolysis and Catalytic Exchange (“CECE”) heavy water production plant or a Girdler Sulfide heavy water plant. The deuterium content of water at the remote sites is increased and provides water stream(s) with augmented deuterium concentration to feed to the central heavy water production plant. This could be a first stage of the central CECE deuterium enrichment plant, increasing its capacity for heavy water production approximately in the ratio of its enrichment above natural deuterium concentrations. By relatively simple utilization of available deuterium enrichment capacity at the remote sites, advantages are achieved from a larger scale of heavy water production at the central production plant. The invention further provides systems and methods for adapting chlorate and chlorine dioxide systems which produce hydrogen to additionally produce deuterium-enriched water. | 02-03-2011 |
Amir Miller, Richmond CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100292780 | DEVICE FOR COMPRESSING A STENT AS WELL AS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOADING A STENT INTO A MEDICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a device ( | 11-18-2010 |
20130296902 | VACUUM ANCHORING CATHETER - Provided is a method for the treatment of blood vessel occlusions, comprising the localized anchoring of a catheter during the procedure by temporarily adhering its tip to the occlusion treatment site using a vacuum. Also provided is a catheter with a vacuum anchoring tip controlled by an externally generated vacuum, a catheter with a vacuum anchoring tip controlled by a self-generated vacuum, and a catheter with a vacuum anchoring tip in which the vacuum is controlled by an electronic signal. The localized anchoring method utilizes a vacuum to secure the tip of the catheter in place while allowing a free passage for the wire or dedicated occlusion penetrating device, and thereby frees the operator from constantly monitoring the tip position and pushing the catheter to support the advancement of the wire. | 11-07-2013 |
Brock Miller, Calgary CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120312547 | Responsively activated wellbore stimulation assemblies and methods of using the same - A system for servicing a subterranean formation comprising a wellbore completion string comprising a first master activatable stimulation assembly, a first slave activatable stimulation assembly, wherein the first slave activatable stimulation assembly activates responsive to activation of the first master stimulation assembly; a second master activatable stimulation assembly, and a second slave activatable stimulation assembly, wherein the second slave activatable stimulation assembly activates responsive to activation of the second master stimulation assembly. | 12-13-2012 |
Brock W. Miller, Calgary CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110162846 | Multiple Interval Perforating and Fracturing Methods - A method for perforating and fracturing a wellbore in a single trip may include installing one or more reservoir access subs on a liner at pre-determined intervals. The method may also include running the liner into the wellbore, securing the liner to the wellbore, and running a bottomhole assembly into the wellbore. The method may further include activating at least one of the reservoir access subs so as to allow fluid communication between the liner and the wellbore, and fracturing at least one interval proximate the activated reservoir access sub. The steps of running the bottomhole assembly into the wellbore, activating the reservoir access subs, and fracturing the interval may be performed in a single trip into the wellbore. | 07-07-2011 |
Bryan Drew Miller, Richmond Hill CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080314978 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING DRUGS DURING A REPACKAGING AND ADMINISTERING PROCESS - The invention relates to a system and method for tracking drugs during a transfer and administering process to reduce labeling errors that can occur during that process. The system includes a storage container reader that is configured to read a set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia positioned on a container containing a drug. The set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia identifies the drug. The system further includes an indicia-generating device that is configured to generate a drug-delivery-container-associated indicia identifying the drug based on the storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia. The set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated indicia includes a set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes a drug delivery container reader, wherein the drug delivery container reader is configured to read the set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes a processing unit that generates an output signal corresponding to the drug based on the set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes an output device that outputs a user-comprehensible output identifying the drug based on the output signal from the processing unit. | 12-25-2008 |
20100210918 | TASK LIGHT - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a treatment light comprising a support member having at least two light source support portions: each support portion adapted to be operatively connected a light source; each light source comprising one or more LEDs, particularly a plurality of LEDs associated with a focusing material which focuses the LED emitted lights into cones, the at least two light sources adapted to be fixed at spaced apart positions proximate to either side of the head of a user, the support members defining a space for positioning the head of the user next to and potentially in between the at least two light sources. Preferably, the potential contact surfaces have a steady state temperature of no greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit when tested at an ambient temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. According to one embodiment of the invention, the potential contact surfaces are no hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit despite generating a cumulative output of 60 to 65 watts of power. | 08-19-2010 |
20100332246 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING DRUGS DURING A REPACKAGING AND ADMINISTERING PROCESS - The invention relates to a system and method for tracking drugs during a transfer and administering process to reduce labeling errors that can occur during that process. The system includes a storage container reader that is configured to read a set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia positioned on a container containing a drug. The set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia identifies the drug. The system further includes an indicia-generating device that is configured to generate a drug-delivery-container-associated indicia identifying the drug based on the storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia. The set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated indicia includes a set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes a drug delivery container reader, wherein the drug delivery container reader is configured to read the set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes a processing unit that generates an output signal corresponding to the drug based on the set of one or more drug-delivery-container-associated machine-readable indicia. Optionally the system further includes an output device that outputs a user-comprehensible output identifying the drug based on the output signal from the processing unit. | 12-30-2010 |
20110277240 | CONNECTOR AND MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a connector for connecting a medical device to a support member on a patient support device, such as a stretcher. The connector includes a support member connector that is fixedly connectable to the support member and a device connector for fixedly connecting to the medical device. The device connector is movable relative to the support member connector between a first position wherein the device connector is positioned to hold the medical device adjacent the patient support device and a second position that is inboard of the first position relative to the patient support device. | 11-17-2011 |
20130181046 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING DRUGS DURING A REPACKAGING AND ADMINISTERING PROCESS - A system for tracking drugs during a transfer and administering process is configured to reduce labeling errors that can occur during that process. The system includes a storage container reader configured to read a set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia positioned on a container containing a drug. The set of one or more storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia identifies the drug. The system further includes, at the point of care of a patient, an indicia-generating device configured to generate machine readable drug-delivery-container-associated indicia identifying the drug based on the storage-container-associated machine-readable indicia. A drug delivery container reader, also located at the point of care, is configured to read both sets of machine readable indicia to verify that the drug delivery container has been correctly labelled. A method implemented by the system results in the reduction in labeling errors. | 07-18-2013 |
20150082541 | CONNECTOR AND MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a connector for connecting a medical device to a support member on a patient support device, such as a stretcher. The connector includes a support member connector that is fixedly connectable to the support member and a device connector for fixedly connecting to the medical device. The device connector is movable relative to the support member connector between a first position wherein the device connector is positioned to hold the medical device adjacent the patient support device and a second position that is inboard of the first position relative to the patient support device. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083121 | PORTABLE LIFE SUPPORT APPARATUS - A portable life support apparatus ( | 03-26-2015 |
Chris Miller, North Vancouver CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080206364 | Topical nitric oxide as a treatment of autoimmune diseases - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treatment of a patient affected with an autoimmune disorder, and in an embodiment, a skin-related autoimmune disorder. The treatment involves the application of gaseous nitric oxide to an affected patient, and in an embodiment, to the skin of an affected patient. | 08-28-2008 |
20080233212 | Use of exogenous gaseous nitric oxide in the treatment and disinfection of biofilms - The administration of gaseous nitric oxide as a biocidal moiety is proffered as a de novo treatment in the control and eradication of biofilms. The present invention relates to the use or methods of application of exogenous nitric oxide gas (gNO) as a stand alone biocidal agent or in cohort with any or all adjunct vehicles in the control of biofilms generated by microbial organisms, i.e., bacteria, protozoa, amoeba, fungi etc. Further, the present invention introduces the concept of utilization and methods of application of gaseous nitric oxide in control and eradication of biofilm forming microorganisms. Noteworthy areas of application are offered as examples. They include, and are not limited to, air and/or water heating/cooling distribution systems in facilities such as hospitals and laboratories, surfaces of medical devices, household surfaces, dental plaque, dental and/or medical water treatment lines, industrial pipelines, water treatment and distribution facilities and fluids sterilization. Various specialized delivery apparatus will be designed to facilitate nitric oxide gas administration to each specific unique application. | 09-25-2008 |
20100040703 | USE OF NITRIC OXIDE - The present invention relates to uses, compositions, devices, and methods involving the utilisation of nitric oxide to hinder, impede, inhibit, or prevent transmission of infectious viral particles to host cells. | 02-18-2010 |
20110226241 | INTERMITTENT DOSING OF NITRIC OXIDE GAS - A method and corresponding device are described for combating microbes and infections by delivering intermittent high doses of nitric oxide to a mammal for a period of time and which cycles between high and low concentration of nitric oxide gas. The high concentration of nitric oxide is preferably delivered intermittently for brief periods of time that are interspersed with periods of time with either no nitric oxide delivery or lower concentrations of nitric oxide. The method is advantageous because at higher concentration, nitric oxide gas overwhelms the defense mechanism of pathogens that use the mammalian body to replenish their thiol defense system. A lower dose or concentration of nitric oxide gas delivered in between the bursts of high concentration nitric oxide maintains nitrosative stress pressure on the pathogens and also reduces the risk of toxicity of nitric oxide gas. | 09-22-2011 |
20120003293 | NITRIC OXIDE-RELEASING DRESSINGS - A wound dressing comprising nitric oxide gas producing component. | 01-05-2012 |
20120199123 | INTERMITTENT DOSING OF NITRIC OXIDE GAS - A method and corresponding device are described for combating microbes and infections by delivering intermittent high doses of nitric oxide to a mammal for a period of time and which cycles between high and low concentration of nitric oxide gas. The high concentration of nitric oxide is preferably delivered intermittently for brief periods of time that are interspersed with periods of time with either no nitric oxide delivery or lower concentrations of nitric oxide. The method is advantageous because at higher concentration, nitric oxide gas overwhelms the defense mechanism of pathogens that use the mammalian body to replenish their thiol defense system. A lower dose or concentration of nitric oxide gas delivered in between the bursts of high concentration nitric oxide maintains nitrosative stress pressure on the pathogens and also reduces the risk of toxicity of nitric oxide gas. | 08-09-2012 |
Christopher C. Miller, N. Vancouver CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130078298 | GASEOUS NITRIC OXIDE-SEQUESTERING PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES OF PREPARING SAME - A process of preparing articles having gaseous NO sequestered therein is disclosed, as well as articles prepared thereby. Also disclosed are articles having gaseous NO sequestered therewithin and having reduced amount of oxygen-containing and/or nitrogen-containing reactive species. Also disclosed are processes of preparing packaged articles having a non-gas permeable package that comprises gaseous NO therein and packaged articles made therefrom. Also disclosed are charging devices which can be utilized in the above-described processes. The articles prepared by the above-described processes are preferably medical devices such as indwelling catheters, intubation devices and tampons. Tampons having sequestered therein gaseous NO, uses thereof and processes of preparing same are also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20150034084 | INHALATION OF NITRIC OXIDE FOR TREATING RESPIRATORY DISEASES - A method of treating a human subject which is effected by intermittent inhalation of gaseous nitric oxide at a concentration of at least 160 ppm is disclosed. The method can be utilized for treating a human subject suffering from, or prone to suffer from, a disease or disorder that is manifested in the respiratory tract, or from a disease or disorder that can be treated via the respiratory tract. The disclosed method can be effected while monitoring one or more of on-site and off-site parameters such as vital signs, methemoglobin levels, pulmonary function parameters, blood chemistry and hematological parameters, blood coagulation parameters, inflammatory marker levels, liver and kidney function parameters and vascular endothelial activation parameters, such that no substantial deviation from a baseline in seen in one or more of the monitored parameters. | 02-05-2015 |
20150044305 | INHALATION OF NITRIC OXIDE FOR TREATING RESPIRATORY DISEASES - A method of treating a human subject which is effected by intermittent inhalation of gaseous nitric oxide at a concentration of at least 160 ppm is disclosed. The method can be utilized for treating a human subject suffering from, or prone to suffer from, a disease or disorder that is manifested in the respiratory tract, or from a disease or disorder that can be treated via the respiratory tract. The disclosed method can be effected while monitoring one or more of on-site and off-site parameters such as vital signs, methemoglobin levels, pulmonary function parameters, blood chemistry and hematological parameters, blood coagulation parameters, inflammatory marker levels, liver and kidney function parameters and vascular endothelial activation parameters, such that no substantial deviation from a baseline in seen in one or more of the monitored parameters. | 02-12-2015 |
Christopher C. Miller, North Vancouver CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080287861 | Device and method for treatment of wounds with nitric oxide - Topical exposure of nitric oxide gas to wounds such as chronic non-healing wounds may be beneficial in promoting healing of the wound and in preparing the wound bed for further treatment and recovery. Nitric oxide gas may be used, for example, to reduce the microbial infection and burden on these wounds, manage exudate secretion by reducing inflammation, upregulate expression of endogenous collagenase to locally debride the wound, and regulate the formation of collagen. High concentration of nitric oxide ranging from about 160 to 400 ppm may be used without inducing toxicity in the healthy cells around a wound site. Additionally, exposure to the high concentration for a first treatment period reduces the microbial burden and inflammation at the wound site and increase collagenase expression to debride necrotic tissue at the wound site. After a first treatment period with high concentration of nitric oxide, a second treatment period at a lower concentration of nitric oxide preferably ranging from about 5-20 ppm may to provided to restore the balance of nitric oxide and induce collagen expression to aid in the closure of the wound. | 11-20-2008 |
20090255536 | Biofilm-Inhibiting Catheters and Tubings - Antimicrobial and biofilm-inhibiting nitric oxide-releasing medical appliances for installation into a patient, and processes for producing the medical appliances. The medical appliances are configured for conveying materials into and out of the patient's body and may comprise tubings or pouching systems. The medical appliances comprise a gas-permeable cured resin material selected from the group consisting of curable silicones, polyvinyl acetates, thermoplastic elastomers, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer rubber, polyurethanes and selected combinations thereof, wherein the gas-permeable cured resin material comprises a matrix suitable for releasably sequestering therein permeating gases. A plurality of nitric-oxide gas-releasing moieties is sequestered within and through the gas-permeable resin material. Nitric oxide is released from at least a portion of said plurality of nitric oxide gas-releasing moieties upon contact of the medical appliance with a moisture source. Exemplary medical appliances include endotracheal tubes, crichotracheotomy tubes, urinary catheters, wound drainage tubes, central intravenous catheters, peripheral intravenous catheters, and poucing systems. | 10-15-2009 |
20110112468 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF SURFACE INFECTIONS WITH NITRIC OXIDE - Topical exposure of nitric oxide gas to wounds such as chronic non-healing wounds may be beneficial in promoting healing of the wound and in preparing the wound bed for further treatment and recovery. Nitric oxide gas may be used, for example, to reduce the microbial infection and burden on these wounds, manage exudate secretion by reducing inflammation, upregulate expression of endogenous collagenase to locally debride the wound, and regulate the formation of collagen. High concentration of nitric oxide ranging from about 160 to 400 ppm may be used without inducing toxicity in the healthy cells around a wound site. Additionally, exposure to the high concentration for a first treatment period reduces the microbial burden and inflammation at the wound site and increase collagenase expression to debride necrotic tissue at the wound site. After a first treatment period with high concentration of nitric oxide, a second treatment period at a lower concentration of nitric oxide preferably ranging from about 5-20 ppm may to provided to restore the balance of nitric oxide and induce collagen expression to aid in the closure of the wound. | 05-12-2011 |
20140141098 | USE OF INHALED GASEOUS NITRIC OXIDE AS A MUCOLYTIC AGENT OR EXPECTORANT - Methods and devices for treating excess mucus accumulation in mammals by administering gaseous inhaled nitric oxide or nitric oxide releasing compounds as a mucolytic agent or expectorant are provided. Delivery of gaseous nitric oxide can be made nasally or orally and is preferably substantially coincident with inhalation of the mammal or based on a synchronous parameter of the mammal's respiratory cycle. Varying therapeutic profiles may be used for the delivery of gaseous nitric oxide depending on the severity of the excess mucus accumulation. Parameters for the therapeutic profiles may include flow rate of nitric oxide containing gas, duration of administration of nitric oxide containing gas, number of breaths for which nitric oxide containing gas is to be administered, and concentrations of therapeutic NO delivered to the airways. | 05-22-2014 |
Cindy Miller, Vancouver CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110233148 | FILTER APPARATUS AND FILTER PLATE SYSTEM - A filter apparatus comprises a filter having first and second opposed surfaces. A first reservoir is positioned adjacent with the first surface and in communication with the first surface, and a first inlet-outlet port is in communication with the first reservoir and spaced from the first surface. A second reservoir is positioned adjacent the second surface, and in communication with the second surface, and a second inlet-outlet port is in communication with the second reservoir and spaced from the second surface. A filter plate system comprises a reservoir plate. The reservoir plate comprises at least one reservoir well. The filter plate system further comprises a strainer plate. The strainer plate comprises at least one strainer well, which is removably receivable in the reservoir well. The strainer well comprises at least one mesh wall portion. | 09-29-2011 |
Clarence Miller, Paris CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100276076 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING REGISTERED HOLOGRAPHIC MICROSTRUCTURE REFRACTIVE AND REFLECTIVE EFFECTS - An apparatus and method for preparing a flexible substrate with uniformly spaced images and corresponding physical or virtual registration marks at regular intervals, applying an energy curable coating to the flexible substrate either uniformly or in selected spots, and providing a master web carrying uniformly spaced impressing images and corresponding registration marks at regular intervals, where accurate alignment of the registration marks of the flexible substrate and the master web is achieved by stretching the master web to align the registration marks. One embodiment of the apparatus comprises scanners which sense the location of the registration marks on the flexible substrate and the master web; an electronic register control system programmed to monitor error signals representing the on-the-fly deviation in the alignment of the master and flexible substrate registration marks and makes determinations of the amount of stretching that must be applied to the master web in order to bring the registration marks into alignment; and means for achieving the appropriate stretching of the master web to produce the desired alignment. | 11-04-2010 |
Daniel J. Miller, Lac Du Bonnet CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110225721 | Freeze Prevention for a Spa Having a Spa Pack Powered Through a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter - Systems and methods for preventing water from freezing in a spa or hot tub featuring a spa pack having a pump, heater and controller connected to a spa power supply through a ground fault circuit interrupter. A sensor is used to monitor an operating condition of the spa pack that is initially electrically connected to the spa power supply in order to activate at least one freeze prevention device if the operating condition of the spa pack changes due to electrical disconnection from the spa power supply by the ground fault circuit interrupter. The freeze prevention device features a heater, a circulating pump or both, and keeps water in the tub and the piping associated therewith from freezing. A switching arrangement is provided for deactivating the system outside the winter season when freeze protection is not required. | 09-22-2011 |
Daniel James Miller, Abbotsford CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120248718 | TRUCK ASSEMBLY - A truck assembly having a mounting plate with a first mounting bracket with a first arm, a second arm and a ridge; a cushion with a front surface that defines a concave segment, and a rear surface that defines a notch that receives and seats the ridge; an axle assembly with a truck support having a convex surface that seats in a socket defined by the concave segment and at least a portion of the first arm and the second arm; a swing pin releasably joining the cushion and the axle assembly to the first mounting bracket and adjustment members each having a first surface, a second surface, and a cushion arm. The cushion arm contacts a lateral surface of the cushion, where an adjustment nut attached to the truck support can be used to move the cushion arm of the adjustment member relative the lateral surface of the cushion. | 10-04-2012 |
20130256998 | TRUCK ASSEMBLY - A truck assembly having a mounting plate with a first mounting bracket with a first arm, a second arm and a ridge; a cushion with a front surface that defines a concave segment, a rear surface that defines a notch that receives and seats the ridge, and a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface that each include an opening to receive a cushion locking pin; an axle assembly having a wheel shaft and a truck support with a first cushion support arm and a second cushion support arm; each of the cushion support arms having a cushion locking pin opening; a cushion locking pin that can releasably engage the cushion locking pin opening; and a swing pin releasably joining the cushion and the axle assembly to the first mounting bracket. | 10-03-2013 |
David D. Miller, Kitchener CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120273333 | SCALABLE MEDIUM VOLTAGE LATCHING EARTHING SWITCH - A scalable earthing switch that incorporates a torsion spring to effect rapid closure of the switch. The torsion spring is supported coaxially about a rotatable shaft on which contact blades are mounted resulting in compact design. The blade contacts are separated axially along the length of the shaft by one or more spacers. By using difference size spacers the distance between adjacent blade contacts can be changed and, thus, the earthing switch can be easily scaled for different applications. A latching (detent) mechanism is provided for latching the switch in an open position. | 11-01-2012 |
David Donald Miller, Ontario CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100073885 | MODULAR SOFT STARTER - Modular soft starters are disclosed having a plurality of soft starter modules with stacked SCRs and heat sinks for accommodating a single phase of a three phase motor, where the modules may be connected serially for starting each phase of a higher voltage motor, and where the modules can be mounted in a cabinet in a variety of different orientations to facilitate optimized cabinet space utilization. | 03-25-2010 |
20110116241 | MODULAR SOFT STARTER - Modular soft starters are disclosed having a plurality of soft starter modules with stacked SCRs and heat sinks for accommodating a single phase of a three phase motor, where the modules may be connected serially for starting each phase of a higher voltage motor, and where the modules can be mounted in a cabinet in a variety of different orientations to facilitate optimized cabinet space utilization. | 05-19-2011 |
David J.l. Miller, Bolton CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120235321 | FOAM SEAT ELEMENT, MOLD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE THE MOLD - There is disclosed an improved seat element having a seating surface element that incorporates a plurality of peak portions and a plurality of valley portions. Preferably, the plurality of peak portions and the plurality of valley portions is incorporated in an outermost surface of the seating surface element. The term “outermost surface” is intended to include an area of the seating surface element for contact by and/or support of an occupant of the seat element and does not include, for example, grooves or trenches in which there is disposed a component for attachment of a trim cover. A process and a mold for production of such a seat element are also described. | 09-20-2012 |
20140368020 | FOAM SEAT ELEMENT, MOLD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE THE MOLD - There is disclosed an improved seat element having a seating surface element that incorporates a plurality of peak portions and a plurality of valley portions. Preferably, the plurality of peak portions and the plurality of valley portions is incorporated in an outermost surface of the seating surface element. The term “outermost surface” is intended to include an area of the seating surface element for contact by and/or support of an occupant of the seat element and does not include, for example, grooves or trenches in which there is disposed a component for attachment of a trim cover. A process and a mold for production of such a seat element are also described. | 12-18-2014 |
David J. L. Miller, Bolton CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090058167 | FOAM SEAT ELEMENT, MOLD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE THE MOLD - There is disclosed an improved seat element having a seating surface element that incorporates a plurality of peak portions and a plurality of valley portions. Preferably, the plurality of peak portions and the plurality of valley portions is incorporated in an outermost surface of the seating surface element. The term “outermost surface” is intended to include an area of the seating surface element for contact by and/or support of an occupant of the seat element and does not include, for example, grooves or trenches in which there is disposed a component for attachment of a trim cover. A process and a mold for production of such a seat element are also described. | 03-05-2009 |
Donald Miller, Winnipeg CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110124604 | PHOSPHOLIPID RECEPTORS AS TARGETS FOR ENHANCING DRUG PERMEABILITY TO SELECTED TISSUES - A method for enhancing drug delivery to the brain in neurological disorders using lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and sphingosine I phosphate (S1P) is herein described. Specifically, the permeability properties of LPA and S1P allow for a highly controlled and transient disruption of blood-brain barrier permeability. Thus these phospholipids can be used for delivering a wide variety of therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agents to the brain. | 05-26-2011 |
Donald W. Miller, Winnepeg CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080206781 | Assay and kit for drug efflux transporter activity - The present invention relates to high-throughput cell-based assays for real-time monitoring of multi-resistant drug protein activity. The present invention is an improvement over existing assays in that in addition to a fluorescent drug efflux probe as an indicator of MDR protein activity, the instant assays provide an o-tolidine-based dye for quenching extracellular fluorescence of the probe. | 08-28-2008 |
20090137669 | CREATINE ESTER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOUNDS AND FORMULATIONS - The present invention provides a creatine ester anti-inflammatory compound which may be received by animals and then metabolized into a biologically active form of creatine. The biologically active creatine inhibits the production of chemical mediators, released during an inflammatory response, which are important components in the inflammatory response and the inflammation and pain resulting from physical or chemical trauma to cells and tissue. | 05-28-2009 |
Donald W. Miller, Winnepeg Manitoba CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130131175 | CREATINE ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION USING CREATINE HYDROCHLORIDE SALT - The present invention is directed to a third generation form of creatine, specifically a creatine hydrochloride salt, that drives significant improvements in muscle development and recovery due to its enhanced bio-availability, while causing fewer negative side effects compared to previous forms of creatine. | 05-23-2013 |
Donald W. Miller, Winnipeg CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090253797 | CREATINE ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION USING CREATINE HYDROCHLORIDE SALT - Creatine oral supplementation using creatine hydrochloride salt, that may be added to a liquid or other beverage, or may be also used as an additive to solid oral dosages, or as a supplement, and which may be consumed by the athlete, or other party looking for immediate supplementation of strength, and may be added as a supplement within feed to livestock, in the veterinary area. | 10-08-2009 |
20110224174 | CREATINE ESTER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOUNDS AND FORMULATIONS - The present invention provides a creatine ester anti-inflammatory compound which may be received by animals and then metabolized into a biologically active form of creatine. The biologically active creatine inhibits the production of chemical mediators, released during an inflammatory response, which are important components in the inflammatory response and the inflammation and pain resulting from physical or chemical trauma to cells and tissue. | 09-15-2011 |
Donald W. Miller, Winnipeg Manitoba CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110034421 | CREATINE ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION USING CREATINE HYDROCHLORIDE SALT - The present invention is directed to a third generation form of creatine, specifically a creatine hydrochloride salt, that drives significant improvements in muscle development and recovery due to its enhanced bio-availability, while causing fewer negative side effects compared to previous forms of creatine. | 02-10-2011 |
Douglas Miller, Orleans CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130251086 | REACTOR DECONTAMINATION PROCESS AND REAGENT - The present application is related to a concentrated decontaminating reagent composition and related method useful for decontamination of nuclear reactors, or components thereof. The concentrated reagent composition is injected into the nuclear reactor, or component thereof, to form a dilute reagent that comprises from about 0.6 to about 3.0 g/L (2.1-10.3 mM) EDTA and from about 0.4 to about 2.2 g/L (2.1-11.5 mM) citric acid. The composition and method of this application can be used effectively in a regenerative process to decontaminate a nuclear reactor, or a component of thereof, with high efficiency without causing significant corrosion to the components of the cooling systems. | 09-26-2013 |
Douglas J. Miller, Oakville CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110153470 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAIL TRANSPORT OF TRAILERS - A trailer transport system for tracking trains having a plurality of rail cars, wherein each rail car can transport a trailer, is described. The system includes a computer system having a trailer tracking program, wherein the trailer tracking program receives information regarding a trailer to be transported and stores the information in a record and a plurality of terminals, wherein each terminal includes a terminal management system communicatively connected to the computer system, wherein the terminal management system pulls up the record corresponding to the trailer to be transported when the trailer arrives at the terminal and modifies the record to reflect the trailer's transportation status. | 06-23-2011 |
Douglas W. Miller, Saskatoon CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100102232 | ATMOSPHERIC GAS DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of detecting a target gas includes the step of traversing a target area with a gas-filter correlation radiometer having a field of view oriented towards the target area. The gas-filter correlation radiometer receives reflected radiation in a passband from the target area and produces gas-filter correlation radiometer signals from the received reflected radiation. A surface reflectivity spectral profile of the target area is determined. The presence of the target gas in the target area is then determined based upon the received reflected radiation and the surface reflectivity spectral profile of the target area. | 04-29-2010 |
20110133089 | REMOTE SENSING OF GAS LEAKS - A gas filter correlation radiometer mounted on an aircraft is flown over a target area. The gas filter correlation radiometer is configured to detect ethane (C | 06-09-2011 |
20130289899 | REMOTE SENSING OF HYDROCARBON LEAKS - A gas filter correlation radiometer mounted on an aircraft is flown over a target area. The gas filter correlation radiometer is configured to detect a gas in a vapour plume in the event of a liquid leak. The gas filter correlation radiometer uses a gas in the vapour or a gas that has a spectral band overlapping a spectral band of the vapour. The gas filter correlation radiometer uses background radiation to detect the vapour. | 10-31-2013 |
Dwayne R.j. Miller, Port Credit CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100073676 | MICROSTRUCTURING OPTICAL WAVE GUIDE DEVICES WITH FEMTOSECOND OPTICAL PULSES - The present invention is directed to the creation of optical waveguiding devices from standard optical fibers by the creation of zones of permanently altered refractive index characteristics therein. A high intensity femtosecond laser beam is focused at a predetermined target region in the fiber so as to soften the glass material at the target region. After aligning the focal region with the target region in the fiber there will be relative movement between the focal region and the fiber, which has the effect of sweeping the focal region across the fiber in a predetermined path, so as to create a secondary waveguide path. A portion of the light traveling along the core is removed from the core along the secondary waveguide path such that the device can be utilized as an attenuator, an optical tap, or a polarimeter. | 03-25-2010 |
Dwayne R. J. Miller, Mississauga CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120182548 | NANOFLUIDIC CELL - A flow cell is provided for the analysis and/or microscopy of liquid or gas samples on the nanometer to micron scale. The flow cell preferably includes a thin membrane that is transparent to electrons and/or photons, thereby enabling the penetration of electrons or photons into a liquid flowing through the cell. Trenches are provided on either side of the membrane, which advantageously minimize fluidic resistance outside of the window area of the cell and also enable a faster response time in response to changes in external fluidic pressure. This feature enables active feedback using pathlength sensitive probes to stabilize the fluid flow to thin streams from nanometer to micron scale thicknesses with nanometer precision. | 07-19-2012 |
Gerald Lee Miller, Prince Geroge CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140158587 | GRAVIMETRIC MINERAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ITS USE - The invention disclosed and claimed herein is a device for processing minerals and a method for its use, which device and method employ gravimetric principles to separate values in a feedstock from gangue, thereby allowing recovery or concentration of the values. The invention includes a table that receives and holds the feedstock, a chassis for supporting the table, and a mechanism for imparting a specific motion to the table, the motion being referred to as “compound cyclic,” which is a reciprocating, rectilinear, to-and-fro motion parallel to or coincident with the working axis of the table, combined with a simultaneous, continuous, and smooth vertical up-and-down motion that eliminates vertical jolting, jarring, or bumping. | 06-12-2014 |
Harold James Miller, Calgary CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140138080 | TONG SYSTEM FOR TRIPPING RODS AND TUBULARS - The present disclosure provides a tong system which includes a tong assembly and at least one string gripping device. The tong assembly is configured to engage a rod or tubular string at the junction between a first rod or tubular and a second rod or tubular of a rod or tubular string and unthread the first rod or tubular from the second rod or tubular. The tong assembly can also thread the first rod or tubular onto the rod or tubular string. The string gripping device is configured to hold a tubular string for at least a portion of the time. The tong system further holds the rod or tubular string against torque applied onto the first rod or tubular by the tong assembly | 05-22-2014 |
20140138081 | MECHANIZED AND AUTOMATED WELL SERVICE RIG - The present disclosure provides a well service rig for tripping rods and tubulars. The well service rig includes a service rig base unit, a mast coupled to the well service rig base unit movable between a folded position and an upright position, a vertical guide mounted to the mast, and a traveling block system coupled to the vertical guide at a first end and configured to travel up and down at least a portion of a length of the vertical guide. The traveling block system is couplable to a rod, a tubular, or both at a second end. | 05-22-2014 |
20140138100 | METHODS OF MECHANIZED AND AUTOMATED TRIPPING OF RODS AND TUBULARS - The present disclosure provides techniques and methods of tripping rods and tubulars. Specifically, the disclosure provides techniques for pulling a rod string out of hole and delivering the pulled out rod segments into a rod storage and racking system. The disclosure also provides techniques for pulling a tubular string out of hole and delivering the pulled out tubular segments into a tubular storage and racking system. The disclosure further provides techniques for delivering rods from the rod storage and racking system and running the rods down-hole. The disclosure also provides techniques for delivering tubulars from the tubular storage and racking system and running the tubulars down-hole. | 05-22-2014 |
20140140790 | ROD AND TUBULAR RACKING SYSTEM - The present disclosure includes a racking system for receiving, storing, and/or delivering rods and tubulars. The racking system includes a rack having a plurality of beams configured to support a plurality of rods, a plurality of tubulars, or both. each of the plurality of beams includes a proximal end and a distal end. The racking system further includes a plurality of indexers aligned with or proximal to the proximal ends of the plurality of base beams, wherein each of the plurality of indexers includes a series of rotating holders configured to transport the plurality of rods, tubulars, or both to and from the rack. Additionally, the racking system further includes a jack coupled to the distal end each of the plurality of base beams, wherein the jack raises and lowers the distal end of the base beam in relation to the proximal end. | 05-22-2014 |
20140140791 | MECHANIZED AND AUTOMATED CATWALK SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a catwalk system. The catwalk system includes a base unit and a carriage disposed on the base unit and coupled to the base unit at one end and extends towards an opposite end of the base unit. The carriage is movable between a horizontal position and a sloped position, and between an extended position and a retracted position. The catwalk system further includes a racking system coupled to one or both sides of the base unit. The racking system includes a plurality of racking layers configured to store and support a plurality of rods and/or tubulars. | 05-22-2014 |
20140151021 | MECHANIZED AND AUTOMATED WELL SERVICE RIG SYSTEM - A well service rig system includes a well service rig, a catwalk, a racking system, and a tong system. The well service rig system provides techniques for tripping rods and/or tubulars with improved efficiency, such as reducing the need for operator intervention by providing process automation. The well service rig system is further adaptable for use with rods, tubulars, or both. The well servicing rig system also provides rod and/or tubular storage and delivery solutions via the integrated racking system. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides improved methods for tripping rods and/or tubulars. | 06-05-2014 |
Ian J. Miller, Ottawa CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120057241 | ANGULAR ADJUSTABLE VARIABLE BEAMSPLITTER - A beamsplitter includes a bifurcated frame, which rotates about a vertical axis, enabling the transmissive properties of an optical element, e.g. etalon, mounted on one arm of the frame, to be tuned as the angle of the optical element is rotated relative to an incoming optical beam. A mirror is mounted on the other arm of the frame intersecting light reflected from the optical element and redirecting the reflected light along a path, which is constant relative to the incoming optical beam. | 03-08-2012 |
John David Miller, Ottawa CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110173727 | Endophyte Enhanced Seedlings with Increased Pest Tolerance - The invention provides methods for preparing a conifer seedling with increased tolerance to a pest. A conifer seedling is inoculated with an isolated endophyte when the conifer seedling is susceptible to colonization by the endophyte. | 07-14-2011 |
20120198590 | ANTIFUNGAL METABOLITES FROM FUNGAL ENDOPHYTES OF PINUS STROBUS - The disclosure pertains to isolated white pine toxigenic endophytes and the compounds produced by the fungal endophytes as well as methods and uses of the white pine endophytes. The isolated white pine toxigenic endophytes are useful for preparing white pine seedlings and plants that have increased tolerance to a pest and are prepared by inoculating a white pine seedling during the susceptible time window. | 08-02-2012 |
20130219569 | ENDOPHYTE ENHANCED SEEDLINGS WITH INCREASED PEST TOLERANCE - The invention provides methods for preparing a conifer seedling with increased tolerance to a pest. A conifer seedling is inoculated with an isolated endophyte when the conifer seedling is susceptible to colonization by the endophyte. | 08-22-2013 |
John Michael Miller, Gatineau CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090071708 | INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL CROSS-TALK WALLS FOR ELECTROSTATIC MEMS - To reduce cross-talk between adjacent hot electrodes, the present invention provides a ground plane, which extends beneath each side of a MEMS mirror platform covering opposite edges of a hot electrode along each side thereof. The ground plane includes an overhang section extending between the mirror platform and the hot electrode forming a first gap between the hot electrode and the overhang section, and a second gap between the overhang section and the mirror platform. The method of the present invention enables highly accurate construction using lithographic patterning and deep reactive ion etching (DRIE). | 03-19-2009 |
20090190202 | MEMS MICROMIRROR DEVICES WITH ANTI-REFLECTIVE STRUCTURES - Diffractive patterns are disposed on a MEMS substrate in the gaps between the MEMS micromirrors to reduce backreflection of light leaking through the gaps and reflected by the MEMS substrate. The diffractive patterns are silicon surface-relief diffraction gratings or silicon oxide gratings on silicon substrate. Sub-wavelength gratings are used to suppress higher orders of diffraction; 50% duty cycle surface relief gratings on a substrate having index of refraction close to 3 are used to suppress both reflected and transmitted zero orders of diffraction simultaneously. The gratings have lines running parallel or at a slight angle to the gaps, to prevent the diffracted light from re-entering the gaps. | 07-30-2009 |
20090268295 | SURFACE-RELIEF DIFFRACTION GRATING - A bilayer transmission diffraction grating having antireflection lines having rectangular cross-section over grating lines having trapezoidal cross-section is described. The process-dependent grating line profile is accounted for by characterizing the grating line profile and performing electromagnetic wave diffraction simulations, whereby a grating duty cycle is selected that results in an improvement of overall diffraction efficiency and/or reducing polarization dependent loss of a diffraction grating having the characterized grating line profile. Grooves in the substrate between the grating lines further improve diffraction efficiency and reduce polarization dependent loss. The entire grating line profile, including the antireflection line, the grating line, and the groove in the substrate between the grating lines, can be defined using a single etch mask, which reduces process and equipment related manufacturing costs. | 10-29-2009 |
20130176621 | DIFFRACTIVE MEMS DEVICE - A diffractive MEMS device has an in-plane binary reflective diffraction pattern formed in an outer surface of a tiltable platform. The binary reflective diffraction pattern includes rectangular or trapezoidal ridges and valleys, or grooves, of a same depth. The binary reflective diffractive pattern has a high diffraction efficiency even though the surfaces of the “grooves” or “ridges” are not perpendicular to the incoming optical beam. The diffractive pattern is supported by a pair of torsional hinges and is tiltable by an electrostatic actuator. The electrostatic actuator can include at least one side electrode for linearization of dependence of tilt angle on the voltage applied to the actuator. | 07-11-2013 |
20130194654 | BIAXIAL MEMS MIRROR WITH HIDDEN HINGE AND STAGGERED ELECTRODES - A multi-layer hidden hinge and actuator design for high fill factor biaxial MEMS mirror array for wavelength selective switches (WSS) including a coarsely aligned orthogonal vertical comb drive and/or parallel plate actuator. Each micro-mirror in the MEMS linear piano micro-mirror array comprises a reflective body/mirror layer, a ground/hinge layer and a hot electrode/substrate layer. To increase the amount of surface area available for the hot and ground electrodes, the dimensions of the ground/hinge layer are extended longitudinally or laterally across the air gap between reflective layers to beneath the adjacent reflective layer. Ideally, diffraction patterns are formed on the surface of the ground/hinge layer to prevent stray light from reflecting back into the system. | 08-01-2013 |
20140055695 | VARIABLE OPTICAL RETARDER - A sub-wavelength grating is placed inside a liquid crystal variable optical retarder to reduce polarization dependence of the optical retardation generated by the variable optical retarder. A small thickness of the sub-wavelength grating, as compared to a conventional waveplate, reduces the driving voltage penalty due to the in-cell placement of the sub-wavelength grating. | 02-27-2014 |
Ken Miller, Scarborough CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130140804 | SPLASH GUARD ATTACHMENT CLIP ASSEMBLY - An attachment clip assembly for securing a splash guard to an edge of a vehicle panel. The attachment clip assembly includes inner and outer clips and a threaded fastener. The inner clip includes wedging and gripping arms and the outer clip includes wedging and support arms, the inner clip fitting in nested relationship in the outer clip. The threaded fastener extends through an opening of the inner clip and a slotted opening of the outer clip. The wedging arm of the outer clip includes spaced apart shoulders overlying respective outer edges of the wedging arm of the inner clip such that, upon tightening the threaded fastener, the wedging arm of the inner clip slides along the wedging arm of the outer clip in a direction toward a central portion of the outer clip thereby moving the inner clip gripping arm toward the outer clip support arm. | 06-06-2013 |
20130161935 | ADJUSTABLE SPLASH GUARD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An adjustable splash guard assembly ( | 06-27-2013 |
Kurt M. Miller, Windsor CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130153725 | GLASS RUN INSTALLATION TOOL - A glass run installation tool for attaching a glass run to a door frame includes at least one lower abutment member and an upper abutment member. The tool also includes a base with a first arm and a second arm. The lower abutment member is coupled to the first arm, and the upper abutment member is coupled to the second arm. The second arm is moveable relative to the first arm between a clamped position and an unclamped position. The upper abutment member and the lower abutment member clamp the glass run and the door frame together to thereby attach the glass run to the door frame when the second arm is in the clamped position. | 06-20-2013 |
Mark Edward Miller, Vancouver CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110040515 | Apparatus for testing a conducted energy weapon - Apparatus for testing a conducted energy weapon includes analyzer means to produce characteristic signals representative of characteristics of electrical current pulses delivered by the weapon into a resistive load when the weapon is discharged. Risk estimation means responsive to the characteristic signals produces a risk estimate representative of a risk of injury to a targeted subject due to electrical stimulation, or alternatively representative of a risk of failure to incapacitate the targeted subject. Indicator means responsive to the risk estimate indicates the risk of injury, or alternatively the risk of failure to incapacitate, and warns the user of the apparatus when the risk exceeds a predetermined threshold. Advantageously, automatic testing and risk analysis provided by the apparatus allows weapon tests to be easily and routinely conducted by persons having no knowledge of electrical principles, laboratory techniques, or risk analysis methodologies, such persons including peace officers or other individuals who may be associated with a law enforcement agency. | 02-17-2011 |
Martin Miller, West Kelowna CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110248869 | Miniature 4-key one-hand alphanumeric keyboard - A miniature alpha-numeric keyboard, operated by one hand, for use with computers, cell phones and mobile electronic devices. The device has only 4 keys, one dedicated to each of the four fingers, and a thumb receptacle or pouch, arranged in such a way that when the thumb is inserted in the pouch, the four fingers rest naturally on the four keys. While the keyboard is being operated, the thumb inserted in the receptacle supports the keyboard in position, each of the four fingers resting above its own key, preventing it from moving out of place. Support against the fingers depressing the keys is provided by resting the device against another object—a table, an armrest, the operator's own body or pocket—or any other object that a hand would normally rest on. Alphanumeric, control and special characters are generated by pressing the four keys using composite keystrokes, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,952,173. | 10-13-2011 |
Martyn D. Miller, Amprior CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130156218 | Enclosure System With Acoustic Element - Watertight enclosures for digital audio devices include one or more diaphragms for transmitting sound to and/or from the digital device's audio transducers, such as speakers and microphones. To mitigate standing waves and/or prominent natural frequencies, a central portion of the diaphragm is wavy with a relatively low Q (Young's modulus). The central portion is encircled by a peripheral web portion that is relatively thin to provide the central portion with spring support. In some examples, the diaphragm also includes a seal for sealing against the digital device's housing to create a generally closed air chamber between the diaphragm and the audio transducer. The closed air chamber promotes sound transfer between the diaphragm and the audio transducer. The closed air chamber can also reduce crosstalk between a microphone and a proximate speaker. In some examples, a relatively soft diaphragm and a harder enclosure are created using plastic injection overmolding. | 06-20-2013 |
Michael Sean Miller, Waterloo CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130031066 | System and Method for Reviewing Role Definitions - A system for reviewing the ownership of data resources includes a database that stores a plurality of data resource identifiers. Each of the plurality of data resource identifiers has an associated owner field. The system also includes a second database that stores data resource review definitions. The review definitions define a review processes for the plurality of data resources. The system further includes a processor that is in communication with the data resource database and the review definition database. The processor executes the data resource ownership review processes defined by the review definitions at the appropriate times. | 01-31-2013 |
20130031070 | System and Method for Reviewing Role Definitions - A system for reviewing role definitions includes a database that stores a plurality of roles. Each of the plurality of roles associates an identifier with at least one entitlement. The system also includes a second database that stores role review definitions. The review definitions define role review processes for the plurality of roles. The system further includes a processor that is in communication with the role database and the review definition database. The processor executes the role review processes defined by the review definitions at the appropriate times. | 01-31-2013 |
Neil Miller, Dollard-Des-Ormeaux CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100012017 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A CHANGE IN A PREDETERMINED CONDITION - The present invention provides a device and method which enables the identification of a change in a predetermined condition. The device comprises a fabric material to which is coupled a transitional substance. The transitional substance is configured in order that a change in a predetermined condition, results in an identifiable change in the transitional substance. | 01-21-2010 |
Patrick Miller, Warman CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080229982 | CHANGE TABLE - A change table is provided having a top surface for supporting an infant, a proximate end and a distal end. Rails are provided running along a bottom surface of the body. A connection assembly attachable to a first crib rail of a crib is pivotally and slidably connected to the rails allowing the connection assembly to be slid between the proximate end and the distal end of the body of the change table. To use the change table, the connection assembly is connected to a crib rail on a first side of a crib and the proximate end positioned adjacent the connection assembly with the distal end resting on a crib rail on a second side of the crib. To store the change table, the distal end is positioned adjacent the connection assembly and then the body is pivoted to lie against the first side of the crib. | 09-25-2008 |
R.j. Dwayne Miller, Port Credit CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090238220 | REDUCTION OF SURFACE HEATING EFFECTS IN NONLINEAR CRYSTALS FOR HIGH POWER FREQUENCY CONVERSION OF LASER LIGHT - A device for generating a high power frequency converted laser beam includes a nonlinear optical crystal having an entrance surface and a curved surface. The nonlinear optical crystal is configured to receive at least one laser beam at the entrance surface and provide a frequency converted beam through a frequency conversion process. The device also includes an optical coating coupled to the curved surface. The reflectance of the optical coating is greater than 50% at a wavelength of the frequency converted beam. Additionally, the far field divergence angle of the frequency converted beam increases after reflection off the curved surface. The device further includes a heat sink in thermal contact with the optical coating. | 09-24-2009 |
20100213367 | Soft ablative desorption method and system - Methods and systems are provided for the soft desorption of analyte from a sample, in which an optical beam absorbed within an irradiate zone of the sample causes vibrational excitations of a component within the sample. The optical beam, providing sufficient energy to superheat the component, is provided for a time interval that is less than the time duration required for the loss of energy out of the irradiated zone due to thermal diffusion and acoustic expansion. The superheated component thus drives ablation within the irradiated zone, resulting in the soft desorption of analyte without ionization and fragmentation. The ejected ablation plume may be directed towards the inlet of a mass analysis device for detection of the desorbed analyte, which is preferably ionized by a linear resonant photo-ionization step. | 08-26-2010 |
R. J. Dwayne Miller, Port Credit CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090296199 | Laser amplifiers with high gain and small thermal aberrations - The present invention discloses a laser amplifier with high gain and low thermally induced optical aberrations on the amplified laser beam. The amplifier designs allow simple multipass configurations to optimally extract the gain and reduce thermally induced index of refraction aberrations, making it possible to obtain an amplified laser beam of high quality combined with very high overall gains comparable to those achievable with expensive regenerative amplifiers. The amplifier includes a thin active laser solid to create the population inversion and associated heat generation within the thin laser active solid possible for the desired gain value. The system includes a cooling device in thermal contact with the thin active laser solid to provide good heat transport and high reflectivity coatings at the wavelengths of the pump and laser wavelengths. The pump light sources are laser diodes tuned to the maximum absorption of the laser active material. The amplifier also includes an optical system to transport the pump light to the laser active solid in such a way as to further confine the absorption of light along the two orthogonal directions in the plane of the laser active solid in order to get high population inversion and consequently high gains possible. | 12-03-2009 |
20120041428 | LASER SELECTIVE CUTTING BY IMPULSIVE HEAT DEPOSITION IN THE IR WAVELENGTH RANGE FOR DIRECT-DRIVE ABLATION - A method of laser processing of materials and specifically laser induced ablation processes for laser removal of material by impulsive heat deposition (IHD) by direct and specific excitation of short lived vibrations or phonons of the material in such a way as to not generate highly reactive and damaging ions through multiphoton absorption. The heat deposition and ensuing ablation is achieved faster than heat transfer to surrounding tissue by either acoustic or thermal expansion or thermal diffusion. The deposited laser energy is channeled into the ablation process to drive the most efficient ablation process possible with minimal damage to surrounding areas by either ionizing radiation or heat effects. | 02-16-2012 |
Robert John Dwayne Miller, Port Credit CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100100084 | Hybrid Ultrafast Laser Surgery and Growth Factor Stimulation for Ultra-Precision Surgery with Healing. - The present invention relates to methods for laser surgery and growth factor stimulation for ultra-precision surgery with healing. The method is achieved by cutting biological tissue using an ultrafast laser, which produces laser pulses less than 10 picosecond in duration, to induce a cold ablation process in order to avoid the formation of carbonaceous or other materials that cannot be removed efficiently or completely from the wounded area through natural healing mechanisms. By use of femtosecond lasers, a negligible amount of debris is generated and an outer layer of intact but non viable cells are created principally through shock wave induce damage and ionizing radiation effects induced by multiphoton absorption of ultrashort laser pulses. The normal healing process is blocked by this outer layer of cells as all cell contacts are still intact. Therefore the healing process must be stimulated. The healing may be triggered or accelerated, or both, by application of growth factor molecules and/or signal proteins to the effectively undamaged cells causing the damaged cells to be replaced and the wound to close. The combination of very precise laser cutting used in combination with growth factors is the key to this unique tool. | 04-22-2010 |
Robert Kenneth Miller, Delta CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130140095 | DRILL BIT ALLOY - A drill bit matrix is provided that contains a powdered abrasive material and a refractory metal powder in which the refractory metal powder is a coated powder in which each granule of the refractory metal powder is coated by a coating material. A core drill bit is further provided, containing a powdered abrasive material, a refractory metal powder and a steel tube onto which the powdered abrasive material and refractory metal powder are alloyed. The refractory metal powder is a coated powder in which each granule of the refractory metal powder is coated by one or more coating materials. A method is finally provided for manufacturing a core drill bit. First a matrix is formed by mixing together a powdered abrasive material and a coated refractory metal powder. The matrix is placed in a mould and a steel tube is placed on top of the mould to form a drill bit assembly. The drill bit assembly is then heated under atmospheric conditions. The steel tube is then hot pressed into the heated matrix and the drill bit assembly is allowed to cool before releasing the cooled drill bit from the mould. | 06-06-2013 |
Rodney H. Miller, Westmount CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090116231 | Lighting Assembly Featuring a Plurality of Light Sources with a Windage and Elevation Control Mechanism Therefor - The present invention relates to a lighting assembly having a principal light source, at least one secondary light source, and a focusing element adapted to focus light emanating from the principal light source and adapted to let light emanating from the at least one secondary light source pass through the focusing element. The invention also relates to a windage and elevation control mechanism having a longitudinal and lateral mobile unit and a receiving unit. The mobile unit is adapted to receive a device to be adjusted, and has two aligned protrusions located respectively on longitudinal opposite sides thereof. The receiving unit defines a cavity adapted to receive the mobile unit. The cavity is defined by facing surfaces having complimentary channels adapted to receive the protrusions of the mobile unit. | 05-07-2009 |
Sandra Miller, St. Lambert CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120263806 | Uses of North American Ginseng Fractions for Treating Leukemia - The invention is directed to ginseng fractions, methods of preventing or reducing hematological malignancies such as leukemia, and methods of elevating NK cells in a subject by administering to the subject an effective amount of a ginseng fraction, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the fraction in combination with another medicament or with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers including food items. The fraction may be made from | 10-18-2012 |
20130243891 | USES OF NORTH AMERICAN GINSENG FRACTIONS FOR TREATING LEUKEMIA - The invention is directed to a method of treating hematological malignancies by administering to the subject | 09-19-2013 |
20140255526 | USE OF A GINSENG EXTRACT TO PREVENT AND TREAT ALOPECIA AREATA - Ginseng extracts as well as preparations such as medicaments, pharmaceuticals and food or dietary supplements for use to treat or prevent alopecia areata in subjects requiring such treatment or prevention are provided. The ginseng extract is a carbohydrate extract that contains between about | 09-11-2014 |
Sandra C. Miller, St. Lambert CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100260871 | USES OF NORTH AMERICAN GINSENG FRACTIONS FOR TREATING LEUKEMIA - The invention is directed to a method of treating hematological malignancies by administering to the subject ginseng fractions from North American ginseng ( | 10-14-2010 |
Sandra C. Miller, Montreal CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100221365 | USE OF GINSENG FRACTIONS FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING HEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES - The invention is directed to ginseng fractions, methods of preventing or reducing hematological malignancies such as leukemia, and methods of elevating NK cells in a subject by administering to the subject an effective amount of a ginseng fraction, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the fraction in combination with another medicament or with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers including food items. The fraction may be made from | 09-02-2010 |
Scott Alexander Miller, Victoria CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080265937 | LEVEL-RESTORING BUFFERS FOR PROGRAMMABLE INTERCONNECT CIRCUITS AND METHOD FOR BUILDING THE SAME - A technique that unfolds the nMOS-tree multiplexer to improve the propagation delay and/or active power consumption is provided. The main idea is to replicate the nMOS element of the downstream buffer, where each replica is driven by a signal that originates from earlier stages of the nMOS-tree multiplexer. This way, when passing high logic values, signals from earlier stages directly drive the downstream buffer improving the delay or the slope of the transition edge (with beneficial effects for power consumption). The passing of low logic values is still performed in the original way by the nMOS tree and the pMOS element of the downstream buffer. | 10-30-2008 |
20090193384 | SHIFT-ENABLED RECONFIGURABLE DEVICE - A coarse-grain reconfigurable array that implements shift operations within its interconnection network is disclosed. The interconnection network of such a coarse-grain reconfigurable array contains partially or fully populated matrices of switches, where each such matrix of switches is obtained by merging a standard diagonal switch matrix with an array shift unit. The disclosed device provides better performance when the standard routing and shift functions are both required. | 07-30-2009 |
Sean Michael Miller, Moncton CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100124988 | Linked Gaming Machines with Shared Bonus Game - A base game may be a conventional video reel-type game. During play of the base game, at least a first progressive jackpot is accumulated by a first percentage of the wagers. A community Bingo game is concurrently initiated for all eligible players (players betting above the minimum bet) when an eligible player achieves a special symbol combination in the base game. The number of virtual Bingo cards dealt to each eligible player is based on the player's average bet. A central controller then random selects Bingo numbers, one at a time, and the first player to fill in a Bingo card wins the bonus game and an award. Only the player that triggered the bonus game is eligible for the first progressive jackpot. At various levels of the game, the players are motivated to bet above the minimum bet to be eligible for the bonus game and increase the player's chances of winning the bonus game. | 05-20-2010 |
Steeven Miller, Vancouver CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120324665 | Implement for engaging planar surfaces while effecting translation movements on those surfaces - The implement has a head interconnected to a handle. The head has a projecting insertion element which extends backwardly. The handle includes a front and back zones; longitudinal axis of the front zone intersects longitudinal axis of the back zone. The front zone incorporates an internally engaging, frontally open channel, which complementarily conform to the shape and size of the projection insertion element, so as to admit and snugly capture the projection insertion element. The head has a front end portion for engaging and detachably securing a working tool, for example, a wiping blade for window cleaning or a paint brush. The projecting insertion element has the shape of a spindle, a shape similar to a truncated cone or is cylindrical. The internally engaging, frontally open channel is adaptable to fit to the projecting insertion element. | 12-27-2012 |
Van Miller, Norval CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080299265 | Fruit Infused Fat Based Table Spread - A fat based mixture is used as a spreadable table spread, and is based on an edible oil table spread product which may be table butter, margarine, soft butter, and mixtures thereof. The edible oil table spread product is admixed was 0.5% to 3% by weight of anhydrous freeze-dried fruit, so that the flavor of the admixed fruit infuses the table spread. Typically, the particle size of the admixed freeze-dried fruit is from very fine powder up to 1 mm or 3 mm. Up to 60% by weight of naturally occurring sweetener may also be added, | 12-04-2008 |
20080299275 | Fruit Infused Vegetable Fat Based Confectionery Product - A vegetable fat based confectionery product for use as a confectionery coating or chip in food products comprises vegetable fat, which may be cocoa butter or fat used in compound chocolate, as a principal fat constituent. There is also included in the fat constituent 0.5% to 3% by weight of anhydrous freeze-dried fruit. Accordingly, the flavor of the included fruit infuses the fat based confectionery product. Typically, the freeze-dried fruit is added to cocoa butter, if used, following a conventional conching process step; but the freeze-dried fruit may be mechanically admixed to the fat constituent. Depending on its melting point, the confectionery coating may be used on health bars or the like, or on frozen ice cream bars. | 12-04-2008 |
20110027448 | Coffee or Mocha Flavored Additive for Bakery Purposes - An anhydrous fat-based discrete flavoring additive is provided for incorporation into baked goods. The discrete flavoring additive product comprises from substantially 0% to 2% by weight of moisture, from about 3% to about 30% by weight of a finely ground natural flavoring agent comprising coffee and optionally cocoa, from about 25% to about 35% by weight of a bakery-compatible oil that is substantially liquid at about 35 degrees C. to about 40 degrees C., with the balance being sugar. The bakery-compatible oil is selected from the group consisting of vegetable oils, cocoa butter, liquid butter fats etc., and mixtures thereof, which exhibit a solid fat index curve characteristic which is preferably similar to that of cocoa butter. The bakery-compatible oil or fat system has finely ground coffee, optionally cocoa or other optional flavoring agents, held in suspension. This suspension is mixed with sugar, and is then cooled to effect solidification. The product, when solidified, will remain substantially solidified at temperatures below about 35 degrees C., and particularly at room temperature of about 20 degrees C., and forms a discrete final product which can be used as a coffee or mocha-flavored additive in the production of bakery goods. | 02-03-2011 |
20110305813 | Spreadable Butter Formulations - A spreadable butter product, with a method of production, wherein vegetable oil is combined with already churned butter. The vegetable oil, which is preferably canola oil, contains low levels of a phospholipid such as lecithin, so as to reduce the surface tension of the system, and thereby reduce or eliminate the absorption of the vegetable oil into the crystal structure of the butterfat in the butter. As a result, the crystalline structure of the churned butter is retained. The spreadable butter is spreadable at refrigerator temperatures, and has improved system stability which allows it to remain spreadable for longer periods of time. | 12-15-2011 |
20130122174 | MANUFACTURE OF COOKIES HAVING REDUCED LIPID CONTENT - Flour-based cookies having any standard commercial cookie formulation which includes at least the presence of flour, sugar, and fat, as well as any other cookie ingredients as required, are prepared so that the fat constituent of the commercial cookie formulation comprises a cookie-compatible lipid which has been combined with 0.2% to 7.0% of an organically derived phospholipid, based on the weight of fat solids of the cookie-compatible lipid. The fat constituent is thoroughly mixed with the sugar constituent of said commercial cookie formulation prior to the mixture of the fat constituent and the sugar constituent being added to all other cookie ingredients of the specific commercial cookie formulation. | 05-16-2013 |
20140120213 | FLAVOR INFUSED PASTRY FATS FOR PUFF PASTRY - A flavor infused pastry fat composition for the preparation of puff pastry baked products has a flavoring agent which is incorporated into the fat phase of the pastry fat during its preparation so as to become part of the fat phase of a puff pastry baked product, when baked. The flavor infused pastry fat has an SFI characteristic such that it is liquid at 36° C., is solid at 4° C., and has 26% to 40% solid fat component at 10° C. and 10% to 30% solid fat component at 25° C. | 05-01-2014 |
Vladimir Miller, Thornhill CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080299265 | Fruit Infused Fat Based Table Spread - A fat based mixture is used as a spreadable table spread, and is based on an edible oil table spread product which may be table butter, margarine, soft butter, and mixtures thereof. The edible oil table spread product is admixed was 0.5% to 3% by weight of anhydrous freeze-dried fruit, so that the flavor of the admixed fruit infuses the table spread. Typically, the particle size of the admixed freeze-dried fruit is from very fine powder up to 1 mm or 3 mm. Up to 60% by weight of naturally occurring sweetener may also be added, | 12-04-2008 |
20080299275 | Fruit Infused Vegetable Fat Based Confectionery Product - A vegetable fat based confectionery product for use as a confectionery coating or chip in food products comprises vegetable fat, which may be cocoa butter or fat used in compound chocolate, as a principal fat constituent. There is also included in the fat constituent 0.5% to 3% by weight of anhydrous freeze-dried fruit. Accordingly, the flavor of the included fruit infuses the fat based confectionery product. Typically, the freeze-dried fruit is added to cocoa butter, if used, following a conventional conching process step; but the freeze-dried fruit may be mechanically admixed to the fat constituent. Depending on its melting point, the confectionery coating may be used on health bars or the like, or on frozen ice cream bars. | 12-04-2008 |
Wilson H. Miller, Montreal CA
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130165520 | Hybrid Molecule Having Mixed Retinoic Acid Receptor Agonism and Histone Deacetylase Inhibitory Properties - Hybrid molecules comprising a retinoic acid receptor agonist moiety and a histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDAC) moiety are disclosed. Hybrid molecule 3 (6-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-6,7-dihydronaphthalen-2-yl)naphthalene-2-hydroxamic acid) was proven to posses HDAC activity while maintaining RAR agonist activity. Hybrid molecule 3 and pharmaceutical compositions thereof can be used in the treatment of breast cancer, leukemia, non-small cell lung cancer, colon cancer, melanoma, ovarian cancer, renal cancer, prostate cancer and cancer of the CNS. | 06-27-2013 |
20140051760 | Hybrid Molecule Having Mixed Retinoic Acid Receptor Agonism and Histone Deacetylase Inhibitory Properties - Hybrid molecules comprising a retinoic acid receptor agonist moiety and a histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDAC) moiety are disclosed. Hybrid molecule 3 (6-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-6,7-dihydronaphthalen-2-yl)naphthalene-2-hydroxamic acid) was proven to posses HDAC activity while maintaining RAR agonist activity. Hybrid molecule 3 and pharmaceutical compositions thereof can be used in the treatment of breast cancer, leukemia, non-small cell lung cancer, colon cancer, melanoma, ovarian cancer, renal cancer, prostate cancer and cancer of the CNS. | 02-20-2014 |