Mckay, CA
Andrew Allan Clark Mckay, Oakbank CA
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20130151032 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA IN A VEHICLE SYSTEM - A system including a router transceiver unit that is configured to be disposed on-board a vehicle system. The vehicle system may have at least a source vehicle and a separate linked vehicle that are mechanically linked with each other to travel together along a route and are communicatively linked with each other through a system network of the vehicle system. The router transceiver unit is configured to be communicatively coupled to a requesting operational component of the source vehicle and the system network. The router transceiver unit is also configured to receive a local data packet from the requesting operational component that is directed toward a target operational component of the linked vehicle. The router transceiver unit includes an encapsulation module that is configured to transform the local data packet into an in-tunnel data packet, wherein the local and in-tunnel data packets have different packet formats. | 06-13-2013 |
20150073622 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA IN A VEHICLE SYSTEM - A system includes a router transceiver unit that is configured to be disposed on-board a vehicle system. The vehicle system may have at least a source vehicle and a separate linked vehicle that are communicatively linked with each other through a system network of the vehicle system. The router transceiver unit is configured to be communicatively coupled to a requesting operational component of the source vehicle and the system network. The router transceiver unit is also configured to receive a local data packet from the requesting operational component that is directed toward a target operational component of the linked vehicle. The router transceiver unit includes an encapsulation module that is configured to transform the local data packet into an in-tunnel data packet, wherein the local and in-tunnel data packets have different packet formats. | 03-12-2015 |
Andrew James Mckay, Kitchene CA
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20110148130 | Method and Apparatus for Weighing a Stent - An apparatus for weighing a stent includes a buffer for storing a stent support with a stent mounted thereon, a stent mounting and dismounting assembly that mounts and dismounts the stent from the stent support, a robotic arm for moving the stent support with the stent between the buffer and the stent mounting and dismounting assembly, and a scale assembly for weighing the stent. The stent mounting and dismounting assembly moves the stent into the scale assembly after the stent has been dismount from the stent support. | 06-23-2011 |
Andrew James Mckay, Kitchener CA
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20080312869 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WEIGHING A STENT - An apparatus for weighing a stent includes a buffer for storing a stent support with a stent mounted thereon, a stent mounting and dismounting assembly that mounts and dismounts the stent from the stent support, a robotic arm for moving the stent support with the stent between the buffer and the stent mounting and dismounting assembly, and a scale assembly for weighing the stent. The stent mounting and dismounting assembly moves the stent into the scale assembly after the stent has been dismount from the stent support. | 12-18-2008 |
20110217450 | Method for Coating Stents - A method for coating a stent can involve a device having a drying zone, a spray zone, and movable member for positioning a stent in the drying zone and another stent in the spray zone. Each stent can be on a support. A force can be applied to the outside surface of a stent to prevent rotation of the stent with respect to the support. | 09-08-2011 |
Ashley Mckay, Vancouver CA
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20140363143 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND ALTERING IMAGES IN A DIGITAL VIDEO - A method of identifying distinctive objects or images within a digital video comprises the use of one or more pixel (pel) based “pattern” or “feature” recognition protocols. | 12-11-2014 |
20150071613 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSERTING AND/OR MANIPULATING DYNAMIC CONTENT FOR DIGITAL MEDIA POST PRODUCTION - A method of inserting a new image into a dynamic digital video file comprises identifying a target digital video segment into which the new image is to be inserted, projectively transforming the digital video segment from a first state to a second state, the second state being one which defines a substantially undistorted background, primed for new image insertion, and wherein any feature differences as between the first state and the second state are adjustment features; recording segment into data related to the adjustment features; selecting a point of insertion of new image; and blending the new image with the second state of the target digital video segment, weighing the adjustment features against each such that any visual cues which would mark placement of the new images as incongruous are adjusted. | 03-12-2015 |
20150095189 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCANNING, TRACKING AND COLLATING CUSTOMER SHOPPING SELECTIONS - A method of tracking and collating items being added to and removed from a shopping receptacle comprises receiving a cue that an item is in motion, upon such cue, receiving at least one collected colour image of the item, analyzing the image to identify the item, and creating a ledger of items in the shopping receptacle, said ledger comprising the identity of each item in the shopping receptacle. | 04-02-2015 |
20150139488 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF IDENTIFYING NON-DISTINCTIVE IMAGES/OBJECTS IN A DIGITAL VIDEO AND TRACKING SUCH IMAGES/OBJECTS USING TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL QUEUES - A method and system to identify and locate images/objects which may be characterized as non-distinctive or “feature-less” and which would be difficult to locate by conventional means comprises a plurality of steps including identifying first and second frame markers, increasing granularity between the frame markers, identifying at least one dominant object between the frame markers, normalizing its shape and identifying its edges, dissecting the dominant object into at least two equally sized sections; identifying shape and characteristics of at least one section (the analyzed section) of the dominant object thereby creating section data; applying geometric modeling such that section data from the analyzed section is used to determine overall shape, facets and configuration of the dominant object, thereby forming a geometric model; comparing geometric model to a known reference data-base of objects like the non-distinctive object (the reference object); and assessing the probability that the geometric model so formed represents the desired non-distinctive object. | 05-21-2015 |
Charles Frederick Mckay, Edmonton CA
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20090047073 | Pipeline Weighting Device and Method - A pipeline weighting device to straddle the longitudinal axis of a pipeline, a method of filling the device, and a method of weighting a pipeline with the device. The pipeline weighting device is formed of a plurality of interconnected, generally tubular-shaped lobes arranged to straddle the pipeline in a balanced manner along the longitudinal axis of the pipeline. The lobes are formed of a flexible, water permeable fabric to hold weighting fill material. Each lobe has opposed and closed longitudinal side edges and opposed ends, one end being a closed end, and the other end forming an open or partially open filling end. Each lobe is formed with a self-closing filling sleeve or filling flap at the open filling end, the filling sleeve or filling flap extending into the interior of the lobe and providing an opening into the lobe in a manner such that, when each of the lobes is fully charged through the opening with the fill material, and the pipeline weighting device is turned on its longitudinal axis, the filling sleeve or tube becomes trapped to close the filling sleeve or filling flap and to contain the fill material. | 02-19-2009 |
20120003049 | Pipeline Weighting Device and Method - A pipeline weighting device to straddle the longitudinal axis of a pipeline adapted to be lifted by transverse lifting straps. The pipeline weighting device includes three or more interconnected, generally tubular-shaped fabric lobes arranged to straddle the pipeline in a balanced manner along its longitudinal axis. Adjacent lobes are interconnected by a longitudinal seam, and are arranged as one or more left outermost lobes, one or more right outermost lobes and one or more innermost lobes. Central transverse lifting straps extend around the innermost lobe(s). Left transverse lifting straps form a loop around the left outermost lobe(s). Right transverse lifting straps form a loop around the right outermost lobe(s). Left transverse lifting straps interconnect to the central transverse lifting strap, and right transverse lifting straps interconnect to the central transverse lifting strap. Also provided is a method of weighting a pipeline with a pipeline weighting device which includes fastening strap and buckle device. | 01-05-2012 |
20120186732 | Pipe Coating Apparatus and Method - Pipe coating apparatus including a concrete applicator station, a pipe conveyor adapted to longitudinally advance and axially rotate a section of pipe alongside the concrete applicator station, and an overhead container adapted to receive and dispense a supply of mixed concrete to the concrete applicator station. The concrete applicator station includes one or a plurality of concrete applicators, each concrete applicator being adapted to extrude a layer of concrete onto a carrier band, and to horizontally convey the layer of concrete on the carrier band to the underside of the pipe to form a continuous helical wrap of the layer of concrete on the carrier band around the pipe as the pipe is advanced and rotated, and in the case of the plurality of concrete applicators, each concrete applicator being laterally spaced one from another alongside the pipe such that the helical wrap from a first of the plurality of concrete applicators is successively covered by the helical wrap from each of an adjacent concrete applicator of the plurality of concrete applicators. | 07-26-2012 |
Dale Mckay, Airdrie CA
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20110088702 | Surgical Drape with Control Mechanism - A disposable sterile surgical drape configured for establishing a sterile field around a surgical instrument such as a limb positioner includes a control mechanism associated with the drape in the sterile field that interfaces with, and controls, the surgical instrument. The control mechanism includes a switch and a communication interface that connects to the instrument and the location of the switch may be moved to a desired position within the sterile field. | 04-21-2011 |
Dan Mckay, Kirkland CA
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20090176823 | Secondary Amines as Renin Inhibitors - The invention relates to novel secondary amine derivatives of formula (I) and the use thereof as active ingredients in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also concerns related aspects including processes for the preparation of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of those compounds and especially their use as inhibitors of renin. | 07-09-2009 |
Dan Mckay, Toronto CA
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20090215888 | TOPICAL NAIL FORMULATION - The present invention relates to a topical nail formulation comprising at least one active agent (e.g., tolnaftate) and at least one nail penetration enhancer selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid, an azone derivative, and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to the use of said topical nail formulation for the treatment of nail disorders such as onychomycosis. The invention further provides a method of enhancing the nail flux of an active agent by using a topical nail formulation containing the said penetration enhancer. | 08-27-2009 |
Dan Mckay, Ottawa CA
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20110230446 | CATHEPSIN CYSTEINE PROTEASE INHIBITORS - This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis. | 09-22-2011 |
20130035312 | CATHEPSIN CYSTEINE PROTEASE INHIBIORS - This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis. | 02-07-2013 |
20140256743 | CATHEPSIN CYSTEINE PROTEASE INHIBITORS - This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis. | 09-11-2014 |
Daniel Mckay, Kirkland CA
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20120202837 | SPIROCYCLIC PIPERIDINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS RENIN INHIBITORS - Renin inhibitors which are spirocyclic piperidine derivatives, of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and renal insufficiency, or a stereoisomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the stereoisomer thereof, wherein: n, for each instance in which it occurs, is independently 0, 1, or 2; W is a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic monocyclic ring, A is (i) a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic monocyclic ring or (ii) a first five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring which is fused to a second five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring, V is —(C═O)—, —CH | 08-09-2012 |
Daniel Mckay, Chute A Blandeaux CA
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20110263658 | RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to biphenyl-based renin inhibitor compounds having amino-terminal groups, and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency. | 10-27-2011 |
Daniel Mckay, Chute A Blondeau CA
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20090281103 | Renin Inhibitors - The present invention relates to novel renin inhibitors of the general Formula (I), and their use as active ingredients in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also concerns related aspects including processes for the preparation of the compounds. These novel renin inhibitors are used in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency. | 11-12-2009 |
Daniel J. Mckay, Chate Blondreau CA
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20110207783 | RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to acyclic amino amide renin inhibitor compounds and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency. | 08-25-2011 |
Daniel J. Mckay, Ottawa, CA
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20140018326 | SULFONAMIDES AS HIB PROTEASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of Formula I are disclosed: wherein L, A, R | 01-16-2014 |
Daniel James Mckay, Chute A Blondeau CA
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20110053940 | 3,4-SUBSTITUTED PIPERIDINE DERIVATIVES AS RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to 3,4-substituted piperidinyl-based renin inhibitor compounds bearing at 4-position oxopyridine and having the formula (I). The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, as well as their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency. | 03-03-2011 |
20110152316 | 3,4-SUBSTITUTED PIPERIDINE DERIVATIVES AS RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to 3,4-substituted piperidinyl-based renin inhibitor compounds bearing at 4-position Isoqumolone and having the Formula (I): The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, as well as their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency. | 06-23-2011 |
David Mckay, Burlington CA
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20090100855 | Modular and reconfigurable frozen confection in container manufacturing system and method - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for grasping, retaining, inverting, coating and transporting a plurality of frangible conical confection shells. The present invention also relates to a modular and reconfigurable manufacturing system for producing frozen cone confections and the like. | 04-23-2009 |
David George Mckay, Ottawa CA
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20090037518 | LOW LATENCY AND ASSURED DELIVERY USING HTTP - In a method of performing the asynchronous delivery of messages from a server to a client, the server receives the messages for the client from a message source. The server and client communicate over a packet network using an asymmetric protocol that requires request messages to be originated from the client to the server. At least one request message is sent in advance from the client to the server, and these request messages are stored at the server. When the server receives a message for the client from the message source, it forwards the message to the client as a response to a stored request message. | 02-05-2009 |
Donald James Mckay, Surrey CA
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20150379783 | EMBEDDED HOIST HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE - A cable drum receives a length of working cable that is wound in and out from the drum in response to powered rotation of the drum with an uppermost layer of working cable on the drum forming a working surface. A torque sensor in communication with the cable drum measures a torque applied to the cable drum due to tension on the working cable from a load. A drum height gauge is provided for measuring a height of the working surface of the cable on the cable drum. A processor receives the torque value from the torque sensor and the height of the working surface from the drum height gauge and computes a force applied to the length of working cable due to the load based on the torque and height of the working surface. The work performed by the cable may be calculated to assist in determining cable health. | 12-31-2015 |
Geoffrey Andrew Mckay, Pierrefonds CA
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20120035097 | METHODS OF TREATING BACTERIAL INFECTIONS USING ORITAVANCIN - The present invention is directed to methods of treating a bacterial infection in a subject through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a glycopeptide antibiotic to a subject having a bacterial infection. The effective amount of the glycopeptide antibiotic that is administered to the subject provides a fraction of the glycopeptide antibiotic administered to the subject bound to serum proteins within the subject and within a selected range. | 02-09-2012 |
Ian Douglas Mckay, Calary CA
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20120238720 | POLYETHYLENE FILM - Polyethylene films having a good balance of optical and mechanical properties are disclosed. The films are derived from ethylene copolymer compositions made with a suitably substituted phosphinimine catalyst. The ethylene copolymers have very narrow molecular weight distributions and broadened comonomer distributions. | 09-20-2012 |
Jason Mckay, Calgary CA
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20140317917 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR ATTACHING DEVICES TO A CIRCUIT BOARD - Systems, methods and apparatuses for attaching devices to ends of a circuit board. An exemplary method includes removing or creating at least a portion of a sacrificial part of a circuit board based on a predefined pattern, inserting a holder device into a remaining portion of the sacrificial part of the circuit board, placing a device at a predefined location on the circuit board, wherein the device is at least partially supported by a portion of the holder device, attaching the device to the circuit board and removing the holder device and the sacrificial part of the circuit board. | 10-30-2014 |
Jennifer C. Mckay, Maple CA
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20140324947 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITALLY CLIPPING AND TRANSFERRING CONTENT - Techniques for identifying and transferring digital content between digital devices are disclosed. Methods and systems for digitally clipping and transferring content are disclosed. | 10-30-2014 |
Marilyn Mckay, Barrie CA
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20090071060 | Trap for Flying Insects - A flying insect trap comprising a hollow housing with a canal descending through the top face of the housing into said hollow housing, and a plurality of barbs located internally throughout said canal to impale said insects upon ascending through said canal in an effort to escape said trap. The barbs are preferably angled downward to facilitate entry into said trap and impalement of said insects ascent when attempting escape from said trap. Either or both ends of the housing are removeable to permit cleansing and reloading of the bait inside the trap. | 03-19-2009 |
Michael Mckay, Wasaga Beach CA
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20110135399 | Bracket System for Building a Deck or Dock on a Rock Face - There is disclosed an improved bracket and method for constructing a dock or deck over water on a rocky shore line or on a hard rock face. The present invention includes a base bracket structure having opposite first and second ends, the base bracket being mountable to the rock by a plurality of anchor bolts. A boom having opposite first and second ends is pivotally connected to the base bracket structure adjacent the first end of the angle brackets such that the boom can be set at an angle relative to the base bracket structure, the boom being configured to mount the deck or dock thereon. The improved structure further includes a support rod having opposite first and second ends, the first end of the support rod being pivotally connected to the base bracket structure. The support rod is coupled to the boom by a connector joint located on the boom at a point on the boom between the booms opposite first and second ends. The connector joint is configured to selectively adjust the angle of the boom relative to the base bracket portion such that the boom is substantially horizontal. The connector joint is further configured to fix the boom in place relative to the base bracket portion. | 06-09-2011 |
Michael T. Mckay, Maple CA
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20140324947 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITALLY CLIPPING AND TRANSFERRING CONTENT - Techniques for identifying and transferring digital content between digital devices are disclosed. Methods and systems for digitally clipping and transferring content are disclosed. | 10-30-2014 |
Norman Mckay, North Vancouver CA
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20110131836 | FOOTWEAR ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL FOOTBED SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A footwear assembly with integral footbed suspension system is disclosed. A shoe comprises a sole, a blade extending away from the sole, an Energy Return System (ERS) connected to the blade, an upper, and a cradle coupled to the upper and coupled to the ERS via a plurality of ties, wherein the ERS is intermediate the cradle and the blade. The ERS is configured to resiliently deform under pressure from the foot while the foot is substantially suspended via the cradle relative to the sole. A plurality of sensors are configured to detect relative movement between components of the shoe and to transmit data to a chip positioned in the shoe. The data can be used for gait and performance analysis. | 06-09-2011 |
N. Wayne Mckay, Calgary CA
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20110167867 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING CONDENSABLE COMPONENTS FROM A FLUID - A protocol for removing condensables from a fluid. The fluid, as an example an acid gas stream captured for EOR or CCS purposes, is initially treated to condense liquids with removal to form a gas stream. The latter is then compressed and cooled. At least a portion of this is then expanded, to form a cooled low pressure stream, and mixed with the initial fluid stream to augment cooling and condensation of condensable components. | 07-14-2011 |
20140075985 | PROCESS FOR OPTIMIZING REMOVAL OF CONDENSABLE COMPONENTS FROM A FLUID - A method for removing condensable components from a fluid containing condensable components. The method involves optimizing the temperature of an initial feed stream including the condensable components through heat exchange and cooling to condense liquids there from. The liquids are removed to form a gas stream which is then compressed and after-cooled to form a high pressure stream. A portion of the high pressure stream is expanded to form a cooled low pressure stream which is mixed with the initial feed stream to augment cooling and condensation of condensable components in the initial feed stream. | 03-20-2014 |
R. Paul Mckay, Ottawa CA
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20150219413 | METHODS AND DEVICES RELATING TO FIREARMS - A system facilitates one handed manipulation of a service pistol and includes a device having two components and related inserts that allow for single handed loading, cycling, firing, clearing and unloading of semi-automatic pistols. The present device includes a spine, a cover pivotally attached to the spine and operable under action of a user from a first normally closed position and a second open position, a spring connected to the cover and spine holding the cover without a first action of a user in the first normally closed position. A base is dimensioned to support a firearm magazine such that the firearm magazine is axially aligned to an axis of the spine; and a pair of retaining arms are attached to the spine for retaining the firearm magazine within the device without a second action of the user and releasing the firearm magazine under the second action of the user. | 08-06-2015 |