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Alan D. Cameron, Montreal CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
200900681692,4,6-triamino-s-triazine-based compounds which bind to the tail (fc) portion of immunoglobulins and their use - The present invention describes new compounds which are useful for binding to the tail or Fc portion of immunoglobulins and so have utility in those applications which require the non-covalent binding interaction of a molecule with the Fc portion of immunoglobulins. Such applications include the detection and purification of immunoglobulins as well as the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases.03-12-2009

Andrew Michael Cameron, Kelowna CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100060604System for impulse input of commands, control arguments and data - An advanced technique of user interaction with compact, portable, hand-held devices, larger electronic devices and other surfaces and objects is disclosed. The particular component arrays, configuration modes and analytic methodologies disclosed are optimized and directed toward logical interpretation of device motions resulting from vector impulses as user data inputs and commands. Apparatus, system and method embodiments are described and illustrated by examples.03-11-2010

Brent A. Cameron, Waterloo CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110133453MULTIPLE GENERATOR WIND TURBINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A wind turbine and method of operation thereof uses a plurality of generators and a controller to control the operation of the turbine based on various parameters. The generators are each smaller than the total power capacity of the turbine and the controller adds more generators or removes generators based on the speed of the rotor. The controller loads and unloads the generators, which rotate continuously when the wind turbine is operating.06-09-2011

Caroline E. Cameron, Victoria CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100003706SYPHILIS DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND KITS - The present invention provides methods and kits for determining whether a human subject is infected with 01-07-2010

Cherie Cameron, Ottawa CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080268432Method for detection of staphylococcus epidermidis - A method for detecting the bacteria 10-30-2008

Colin G. Cameron, Mt. Uniacke CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100064958WET Buoyancy Engine - Technologies such as stealth buoys and underwater gliders need to modify their own buoyancy in order to operate. Strategies such as pumping fluid are typically used to change the device's net volume. This in turn requires a mechanically sophisticated apparatus, increasing the cost of the vehicle while diminishing its reliability. The concept of a buoyancy engine that exploits the enormous volume and pressure changes accompanying the reversible electrochemical interconversion of water to hydrogen and oxygen gases is applied to stealth buoys and underwater gliders.03-18-2010

Dale R. Cameron, Richmond CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100137199Dab9 DERIVATIVES OF LIPOPEPTIDE ANTIBIOTICS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The present invention provides Dab06-03-2010

Patent applications by Dale R. Cameron, Richmond CA

Darren Scott Cameron, Glasgow CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110276519SINGLE SPACE WIRELESS PARKING WITH IMPROVED ANTENNA PLACEMENTS - A wireless parking meter with an improved antenna location is described. The antenna may be located within a covering protruding from the top of the parking meter, allowing radio frequency (RF) signals to be transmitted through a portion of the parking meter with high permittivity to the RF signals. Additionally or alternatively, the antenna may be located within the parking meter housing above a lower parking meter mechanism housing so that RF signals can be transmitted through the dome covering of the parking meter, which may have a high permittivity to the RF signals.11-10-2011

Darren Scott Cameron, New Glasgow CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110316716LOW POWER WIRELESS PARKING METER AND PARKING METER NETWORK - A parking meter and parking meter network is described as well as a method of operating the parking meter and parking meter network. The parking meter network includes a gateway that transmits a first beacon message that is received at the parking meter. The parking meter synchronizes an internal timer based on the receiving of the first beacon message, and then goes to sleep for a period of time. The gateway transmits a second beacon message and the parking meter wakes up at the expiration of the sleep period using the synchronized internal time and receives the second beacon message.12-29-2011

David Andrew Cameron, Nobleton CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090172155METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING, COMMUNICATING, AND HANDLING A DEGRADED ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEM - A system and method in accordance with the present invention provides a 3-phase commit client-server protocol that allows the EIS server to detect the sick-but-not-dead situations, identify the resources involved, determine its degraded level, take the actions if needed, and send out a degraded status information message to the client. In a system and method in accordance with the present invention an internal availability monitor analyzes the resources that have not been externalized, such as storage pools, control blocks, etc, and are therefore not available to external monitors.07-02-2009

David G. Cameron, Barrie CA

Evan S. Cameron, Midland CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090014656Wavelength-conversion system with a heated or cooled wavelength-conversion target - A wavelength-conversion system includes a wavelength-conversion target that radiates an energy output when an energy input of a different wavelength is incident upon the wavelength-conversion target. An input structure directs the energy input of the input-energy wavelength to be incident upon the wavelength-conversion target. A target baseline temperature modifier either controllably heats or controllably cools the wavelength-conversion target independently of any heating or cooling effect of the energy input or the energy output. A detector is positioned so that the energy output of the output-energy wavelength emitted from the wavelength-conversion target is incident upon the detector.01-15-2009

Gail Cameron, Hamilton CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090249688BIODEGRADABLE PLANT POTS - A biodegradable plant pot comprising at least one container wall for containing a growing medium and a container base attached to said at least one container wall, whereby said at least one container wall and said container base are made of ply-starch material.10-08-2009

Gordon Cameron, Ottawa CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100078230INTEGRATED TOUCH SENSOR AND SOLAR ASSEMBLY - Integrated touch sensor and solar panel configurations that may be used on portable devices, particularly handheld portable devices such as a media player or phone are disclosed. The integrated touch sensor array and solar cell stack-ups may include electrodes that are used both for collecting solar energy and for sensing on a touch sensor array. By integrating both the touch sensors and the solar cell layers into the same stack-up, surface area on the portable device may be conserved. In addition to being used for capacitive sensing, the integrated touch sensor and solar panel configurations may also be used for optical sensing.04-01-2010
20100079387INTEGRATED TOUCH SENSOR AND SOLAR ASSEMBLY - Integrated touch sensor and solar panel stack-up configurations that may be used on portable devices, particularly handheld portable devices such as a media player or phone are disclosed. The solar cell stack-up configurations may include one or more touch sensor layers and one or more solar cell layers. By integrating both the touch sensors and the solar cell layers into the same stack-up, surface area on the portable device may be conserved. The solar panel may be mounted face down or otherwise obstructed by a touch sensor or other component. In this configuration, the device may include light channels that allow light into the device and direct the light around the component and to the solar panel. A parabolic reflector may be used to direct the light.04-01-2010
20100182159Contactless Plug Detect Mechanism - This is directed to systems and methods for detecting the insertion of a plug in a device port without physically contacting the plug. For example, systems and methods are provided for detecting the insertion of an audio plug into an audio jack without using physical contacts placed in the periphery of the audio jack. In some embodiments, an electrically conductive element (e.g., a circuit board trace) can be provided on a surface of the port or within the port wall. When a metallic or conductive plug is inserted into the port, the plug can interact with the conductive element and cause a change in capacitance or induction detected by appropriate circuitry coupled to the conductive element. In some embodiments, an optical sensor can be used to detect a plug placed in a port. In some embodiments, the electronic device can detect distinguishable attributes associated with the contact between the electrical contact of plug and port contacts using an appropriate sensor (e.g., a microphone or an accelerometer).07-22-2010

Grant Cameron, Richmond CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110197507PLANTING MEDIA FOR ROOFTOP GARDENS - A light weight plant growth medium for use in rooftop gardens or other above-ground planting installations where minimal weight is desirable comprises a mixture of crumb rubber and an organic material suitable for plant growth. A system for providing a rooftop with a garden comprises a plurality of containers containing such a growth medium, each said container being open at the top and having a flat bottom provided with drainage holes and water retention areas to maintain the nourishment and watering of plants in the growth medium.08-18-2011

Hugh T. Cameron, Oakville CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110240727Box with removable top - A box blank comprises serially attached top, bottom, first side, and second side panels, each having two side edges, with a side flap attached to each side edge. A first tear line extends across the top panel and side flaps attached thereto. A second tear line extends across the top or first side panel, and side flaps attached thereto. The panels and flaps are foldable to form a box with bottom formed from the bottom panel, top formed from the top panel, first side formed from the first side panel, second side formed from the second side panel, third and fourth sides formed from the side flaps. The side flaps are sized so that the third and fourth sides are partially open. The tear lines are positioned so that a top portion of the box is removable by separating it along the tear lines.10-06-2011

Ian Cameron, Petersburg CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080312747SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE INSPECTION OF CYLINDERS - A system for inspecting cylinders according to various aspects of the present invention generally includes a roller assembly comprising a plurality of rollers configured to hold the cylinder. A light source illuminates the cylinder and a camera produces an image of at least a portion of the cylinder as the roller assembly rotates the cylinder about its longitudinal axis. A computer system is configured to control the roller assembly, light source, and camera and analyze the image to identify a defect associated with the cylinder.12-18-2008
20110007147SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE INSPECTION OF STENTS - A system and method for inspecting stents can involve an inspection camera to take an image of the stent and a computer system for analyzing the image to determine the presence of any coating defects. The determination can be made by masking out a portion of the stent, identifying deviations from a strut edge, and/or highlighting features protruding from a stent external boundary defining an outer diameter. The image can be taken after a focus feedback camera determines the position of the stent.01-13-2011
20120013732SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSPECTION OF STENTS - A system and method for inspecting stents can involve an inspection camera to take an image of the stent and a computer system for analyzing the image to determine the presence of any coating defects. The determination can be made by masking out a portion of the stent, identifying deviations from a strut edge, and/or highlighting features protruding from a stent external boundary defining an outer diameter. The image can be taken after a focus feedback camera determines the position of the stent.01-19-2012

Patent applications by Ian Cameron, Petersburg CA

Ian G. M. Cameron, Kingston CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100208205Eye-tracking method and system for screening human diseases - This invention provides methods, system, and apparatus for assessing and/or diagnosing a neurobehavioural disorder in a subject. The methods, systems, and apparatus include the subject freely observing a visual scene, without having to carry out a task or follow specific instructions. In one embodiment, a computational model is used to select one or more feature in a visual scene and generate a spatial map having first map values that are predictive of eye movement end points of a hypothetical observer relative to the one or more feature. A subject's eye movements are recorded while the subject freely observes the visual scene, and a difference between second map values that correspond to the subject's eye movement endpoints and a set of map values selected randomly from the first map values is quantified, wherein the difference is indicative of a neurobehavioural disorder in the subject. Neurobehavioural disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, autism, Tourette syndrome, and progressive supranuclear palsy may be assessed and/or diagnosed.08-19-2010

Jennifer Lynne Cameron, Amherstview CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110235067Method and system for generating nametags - A method for generating a nametag is provided. A database having stored therein data associated with a wearer of the nametag and a computer connected to the database is provided. Further, data indicative of a predetermined nametag template are provided. Using a processor of the computer the data indicative of the predetermined nametag template are received. Using the processor of the computer data indicative of the wearer of the nametag are received. The processor of the computer then retrieves the data associated with the wearer of the nametag from the database in dependence upon the data indicative of the wearer of the nametag and inserts the same into the predetermined nametag template. The processor of the computer then generates nametag printing data in dependence upon the predetermined nametag template and the inserted data. Using a printer connected to the computer the nametag printing data are printed.09-29-2011

Mark Ryan Cameron, Gibsons CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090254851METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTING A SURVEY BY USING A WIRELESS DEVICE - A method of conducting a survey by a wireless device having a memory circuit and a display screen, the wireless device being capable of wireless communication with a server during a connection period, is provided. The method involves: downloading from the server during the connection period a metadata variable; displaying on the display screen of the wireless device presentation information associated with the metadata variable; receiving user input in response to the presentation information; after receiving the user input, allocating memory of the memory circuit for storing the user input in association with the metadata variable; and storing the user input in the memory in association with the metadata variable. A system for conducting a survey by a wireless device includes a server and a plurality of the wireless devices.10-08-2009

Paul Cameron, Strathroy CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120071219FANTASY SPORT AUCTION DRAFT APPLICATION ROSTER PREVIEW GRID - Methods and system for presenting a plurality of attributes of a plurality of players from a plurality of teams that are part of a league includes obtaining a plurality of attributes of the plurality of players and the plurality of teams. The plurality of attributes of the plurality of the players and of the teams is populated in one or more databases along with any updates to these attributes. The databases are queried to retrieve updated plurality of attributes of the plurality of players and the plurality of teams. A roster grid is generated for the plurality of teams for rendering at a client in substantial real time. The roster grid displays the updated status of the plurality of attributes of the plurality of players and the plurality of teams simultaneously in a clean, concise and effective manner.03-22-2012

Richard Bruce Cameron, Vancouver CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090100360APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING EXPRESSIONS - A computer readable storage medium comprises executable instructions to provide a workspace for a user to define an expression with expression components from a graphical palette associated with the workspace. Placeholders are indicated in the workspace for the expression components to be added by the user. The placeholders are associated with a data type. The data type is enforced for each placeholder. A structured visual representation of the expression is provided on the workspace.04-16-2009

Robert D. Cameron, Burnaby CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080272939Method and apparatus for processing character streams - One embodiment of the present invention is a computer readable medium comprising a program for controlling a computer to execute a method for processing a character stream, the method including: (a) forming, responsive to the character stream, a plurality of parallel property bit streams wherein each of the parallel property bit streams comprises bit values of a particular property associated with data values of the character stream; and (b) processing the parallel property bit streams.11-06-2008
20100302076Method and Apparatus for Character Stream Transcoding - One embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus that transcodes an n code unit block of UTF-8 input data in the form of eight parallel n-bit segments of u8-indexed bit streams u8bit0 through u8bit7 into UTF-16 output data in the form of sixteen parallel n-bit segments of u16-indexed bit streams u16bit0 through u16bit15 where n is 4 or more.12-02-2010
20110140936System for Text Acquisition, Transformation and/or Database Load - One embodiment of the present invention is a text acquisition system that includes: (a) a character stream application module; (b) a parallel property bit stream module; (c) an analysis module; (c) a character stream generator; and (d) a database.06-16-2011

Patent applications by Robert D. Cameron, Burnaby CA

Rodney Neil Cameron, Abbotsford CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110259229Pyrotechnic device - According to a first embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a polytechnic device comprising an outer casing having a bore therein, a central sleeve extending from the bore into an interior of the outer casing and an insert having a burst explosive charge therein sized to be slidably received within the central sleeve.10-27-2011

Scott Cameron, North Vancouver CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120096057DEFAULT OBJECT FRAGMENTS - In a system and a method, a processor-implemented query module identifies a master metadata file. The processor-implemented query module retrieves one or more metadata fragment files having a global identifier matching a global identifier of the master metadata file from a communicatively coupled metadata repository. A processor-implemented generator module combines the master metadata file and the one or more metadata fragment files to form a combined metadata file. The processor-implemented generator module generates a metadata entity from the combined metadata file. The generated metadata entity includes property attributes and property attribute values designated as being owned in each of the master metadata file and the at least one metadata fragment file. A processor-implemented installer module installs the generated metadata entity for consumption by an application.04-19-2012

Stefan Cameron, Orleans CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110314422USER INTERFACE AND METHOD FOR OBJECT MANAGEMENT - A computing device includes a processor executing instructions to provide a graphical user interface displayed on a display device and for facilitating navigation through a collection of files stored in a storage device, the user interface including a primary icon displayed on the display device and representing a selected file, a temporal axis defined across at least a portion of the primary icon, and one or more secondary icons displayed on the display device, each representing a respective additional file, the secondary icons being positioned separate from the primary icon, wherein the secondary icons are arranged along the temporal axis in temporal order of each additional file represented by the secondary icons.12-22-2011

Stefan Cameron, Ottawa CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110231749DOCUMENT MAPPED-OBJECT PLACEMENT UPON BACKGROUND CHANGE - Various embodiments illustrated and described herein provide one or more of systems, methods, and software operable to process multilayered documents including form fields. Some embodiments, are operable to process a new or modified background layer image to identify input fields, to match the identified fields with metadata in foreground layer data defining interactive input fields, and to modify the mappings of the input fields defined within the foreground layer of a page description language document as a function of identified input fields in the modified background layer image.09-22-2011

Tracy Cameron, Toronto CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100145428METHOD OF USING SPINAL CORD STIMULATION TO TREAT NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS OR CONDITIONS - The present invention involves methods and systems for using electrical stimulation to treat neurological disorders. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead that is in communication with spinal nervous tissue associated with a first, second, or third cervical vertebral segment to result in spinal nervous tissue stimulation, thus treating a wide variety of neurological disorders.06-10-2010
20100204749STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD TREATING A NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER - According to one aspect, a stimulation system is provided for electrically stimulating a predetermined site to treat a neurological condition. The system includes an electrical stimulation lead adapted for implantation into a subcutaneous area in communication with a predetermined site, wherein the site is neuronal tissue that is associated with C2/C3 dermatome area, or stimulating cervical nerve roots and/or stimulating cranial nerves and/or stimulating any area associated with the occipital area. The stimulation lead includes one or more stimulation electrodes adapted to be positioned in the predetermined site. The system also includes a stimulation source that generates the stimulation pulses for transmission to the one or more stimulation electrodes of the stimulation lead to deliver the stimulation pulses to the predetermined site to treat a neurological disorder or condition.08-12-2010
20110098778STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD TREATING A NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER - According to one aspect, a method of treating a patient by electrically stimulating a predetermined site to treat a neurological condition. The method includes implanting a lead into subcutaneous tissue of the C04-28-2011

Patent applications by Tracy Cameron, Toronto CA

Tracy L. Cameron, Toronto CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090005833METHOD FOR SELECTING ELECTRODES FOR DEEP BRAIN OR CORTICAL STIMULATION AND PULSE GENERATOR FOR DEEP BRAIN OR CORTICAL STIMULATION - In one embodiment, a system for electrically stimulating neural tissue of a patient and for determining neurotransmitter release in response to stimulation, the system comprises: pulse generating circuitry for generating electrical pulses; at least one electrical lead for conducting electrical pulses generated by the pulse generating circuitry to neural tissue, the at least one electrical lead comprising a plurality of electrodes; at least one electrochemical sensor for sensing an extracellular level of one or several neurotransmitters; circuitry for sampling a signal from the at least one electrochemical sensor; a controller for automatically applying stimulation to neural tissue using a plurality of electrode combinations, the controller generating data related to neurotransmitter release for each of the plurality of electrode combinations; and a display for displaying neurotransmitter release for electrode combinations to a clinician.01-01-2009
20100204748IDENTIFYING AREAS OF THE BRAIN BY EXAMINING THE NEURONAL SIGNALS - The present invention relates to a method of identifying a region of the brain by measuring neuronal firing and/or local field potentials by recording discharges from at least one implanted electrode and analyzing the recording of the discharges within the beta frequency band range to determine an area of beta oscillatory activity. Once the region of the brain is identified, this region may be stimulated to disrupt the beta oscillatory activity thereby treating a movement disorder.08-12-2010
20110046696METHOD FOR NEUROLOGICAL STIMULATION OF PERIPHERAL NERVES TO TREAT PAIN - According to one embodiment, a system for neurological stimulation of peripheral nerve fibers is provided. The system includes stimulation electrodes adapted to be implanted in tissue proximate a network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating a painful region of a patient's body and to deliver electrical stimulation pulses to the network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful region.02-24-2011

Patent applications by Tracy L. Cameron, Toronto CA