Nelson, CA
Adeline Nelson, King City CA
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20120009316 | TURKEY BLANKET/LIFTER - A cooking aid and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The cooking aid includes a piece of foil for wrapping around a turkey or other fowl or food to serve as a cooking blanket to retain heat and moisture, and also serve as a lifter for lifting the fowl out of a roasting pan. The foil typically includes one or more pleated sections having panels folded along longitudinal folds which may be unfolded to expand the piece of foil. The foil may include left and right pleated sections with a central section of the foil therebetween. Drain holes are typically formed in the central section, which may also be embossed with logos or the like. Axial sections of the foil may be folded at an axial fold to overlay one another. Portions of the foil may be formed into rolled handles to help lift the fowl. | 01-12-2012 |
Amy E. Nelson, Vancouver CA
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20090258256 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STARTING A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A system and method for starting up a fuel cell system are disclosed. Briefly described, an embodiment for starting an electrochemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant during a start-up process includes a fuel cell stack operable to output a nominal voltage during a normal operating condition and operable to output a reduced start-up voltage during the start-up process, and includes at least one balance of plant (BOP) device that supports operation of the fuel cell stack, operable at a nominal output when sourced by the fuel cell stack at the nominal voltage, and operable at a reduced output when sourced by the fuel cell stack at the reduced start-up voltage. | 10-15-2009 |
20110070511 | COOLING SUBSYSTEM FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL FUEL CELL SYSTEM - Improvements in startup time for an electrochemical fuel cell system from freezing and sub-freezing temperatures may be observed by minimizing the coolant volume in the coolant subsystem. In particular, this may be accomplished by having a two pump—dual loop cooling subsystem. During startup, one pump directs coolant through a startup coolant loop and after either the fuel cell stack or the coolant temperature reaches a predetermined threshold value, coolant from a main or standard coolant loop is then directed to the fuel cell stack. In an embodiment, coolant from the standard loop mixes with coolant in the startup loop after the predetermined threshold temperature is reached. | 03-24-2011 |
Brad Nelson, Victoria CA
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20160060329 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF LUNG CANCER - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the detection of lung cancer. More particularly, the present invention provides monoclonal antibodies for the detection of lung cancer. | 03-03-2016 |
Case Nelson, Calgary CA
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20130226993 | MEDIA ACQUISITION ENGINE AND METHOD - Disclosed is a media acquisition engine that comprises an interface engine that receives a selection from a plug-in coupled to a media client engine where a client associated with the media client engine identified as subscribing to a cloud application imaging service. The media acquisition engine further comprises a media control engine that directs, in accordance with the selection, a physical device to image a physical object and produce a media item based on the image of the physical object, the physical device being coupled to a cloud client. The media acquisition engine also comprises a media reception engine that receives the media item from the physical device, and a translation engine that encodes the media item into a data structure compatible with the cloud application imaging service. The interface engine is configured to transfer the media item to the plug-in. | 08-29-2013 |
Colleen Nelson, Surrey CA
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20090258089 | Chemo- and Radiation-sensitization of Cancer by Antisense TRPM-2 Oligodeoxynucleotides - Administration of antisense oligodeoxynucleotides (ODN) targeted against the testosterone-repressed prostate message-2 (TRPM-2) gene can reduce the amount of TRPM-2 in renal cell cancer (RCC) cells and other cancer cells, and as a result enhance chemosensitivity of these cells to chemotherapy agents and radiation. Thus, for example, the sensitivity of renal cell cancer cells to a chemotherapeutic agent can be increased by exposing renal cell cancer cells to a chemotherapeutic agent and an agent which reduces the amount of TRPM-2 in the renal cell cancer cells. This provides an improved method for treatment of renal cell cancer, which is generally resistant to treatment with known chemotherapy agents. | 10-15-2009 |
20110021603 | TRPM-2 Antisense Therapy - It has now been determined that antisense therapy which reduces the expression of TRPM-2 provides therapeutic benefits in the treatment of cancer. In particular, such antisense therapy can be applied in treatment of prostate cancer and renal cell cancer. Addition of antisense TRPM-2 ODN to prostatic tumor cells in vivo is effective for delaying the onset of androgen independence. Thus, prostate cancer can be treated in an individual suffering from prostate cancer by initiating androgen-withdrawal to induce apoptotic cell death of prostatic tumor cells in the individual, and administering to the individual a composition effective to inhibit expression of TRPM-2 by the tumor cells, thereby delaying the progression of prostatic tumor cells to an androgen-independent state in an individual Combined use of antisense TRPM-2 and taxanes synergistically enhances cytotoxic chemosensitivity of androgen-independent prostate cancer. In addition, it has also been found that antisense TRPM-2 has beneficial effect for other cancer types. Specifically, antisense TRPM-2 ODN enhances chemosensitivity in human Renal cell cancer, a normally chemoresistant disease with no active chemotherapeutic agent having an objective response rate higher than 10%. Radiation sensitivity is also enhanced when cells expressing TRPM-2 are treated with antisense TRPM-2 ODN. Thus, the antisense TRPM-2 ODNs can be used to enhance hormone sensitivity, chemosensitivity and radiation sensitivity of a variety of cancer types in which expression of TRPM-2 has been observed. | 01-27-2011 |
20130143944 | CHEMO- AND RADIATION-SENSITIZATION OF CANCER BY ANTISENSE TRPM-2 OLIGODEOXYNUCLEOTIDES - Administration of antisense oligodeoxynucleotides (ODN) targeted against the testosterone-repressed prostate message-2 (TRPM-2) gene can reduce the amount of TRPM-2 in renal cell cancer (RCC) cells and other cancer cells, and as a result enhance chemosensitivity of these cells to chemotherapy agents and radiation. Thus, for example, the sensitivity of renal cell cancer cells to a chemotherapeutic agent can be increased by exposing renal cell cancer cells to a chemotherapeutic agent and an agent which reduces the amount of TRPM-2 in the renal cell cancer cells. This provides an improved method for treatment of renal cell cancer, which is generally resistant to treatment with known chemotherapy agents. | 06-06-2013 |
20140100261 | TRPM-2 ANTISENSE THERAPY - A method for treating an individual suffering from a cancer comprising administering to the individual a chemotherapeutic agent, and ii) one antisense oligonucleotide having nucleotides in the sequence set forth in Seq. ID No. 4 and which antisense oligonucleotide has a phosphorothioate modification that increases the stability thereof in vivo, wherein the cancer expresses testosterone-repressed prostate message-2 (TRPM-2), thereby treating said individual. | 04-10-2014 |
Darrell Nelson, Calgary CA
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20140326075 | Paddlewheel Flow Meter with Improved Servicability and Improved Reliability Under Harsh Operating Conditions - In a flow meter, a rotor support body carries a paddlewheel rotor in an operational position exposed to a through-flow bore of a flow meter housing. A sensor unit is operable to detect rotation of the rotor and provide output responsive to same for use by a monitoring system in determining a flow rate of fluid passing through the housing. The support body and the sensor unit are removable from the housing, for inspection, service, repair or replacement independently of the housing, with the sensor unit being removable independently of the support body for improved serviceability. The rotor is carried on a support shaft with a reduced diameter portion for contact-free rotation of the rotor around this reduced diameter portion, reducing an area of the shaft over which tight machining tolerances are required to prevent ingress of particulate matter that can lead to inaccurate flow measurements and increased wear rates. | 11-06-2014 |
David Nelson, Milton CA
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20100327489 | Method of Shortening the Time to Compression Mold a Roofing Shingle or Tile and Apparatus for Facilitating Same - A method of shortening cycle time required to compression mold shingle or tile is provided, wherein carrier plates are comprised of a surface material and a base, and receive a thermoplastic material, thereon. The roofing material is applied to the carrier plate and the carrier plate is subjected to induction heating, by which its surface material has its temperature raised, without substantially raising the temperature of the carrier plate base, such that the thermoplastic material applied thereto is kept heated in the compression mold. Cooling of the thermoplastic material is by heat transfer from the carrier plate surface material to the carrier plate base, and with both materials having good heat conduction capability. The carrier plate surface material has a high receptivity to being heated by induction heating relative the carrier plate base. The carrier plates are serially delivered through the process, to the compression mold. | 12-30-2010 |
20120107443 | Method of Shortening the Time to Compression Mold a Roofing Shingle or Tile and Apparatus for Facilitating Same - A method of shortening cycle time required to compression mold shingle or tile is provided, wherein carrier plates are comprised of a surface material and a base, and receive a thermoplastic material, thereon. The roofing material is applied to the carrier plate and the carrier plate is subjected to induction heating, by which its surface material has its temperature raised, without substantially raising the temperature of the carrier plate base, such that the thermoplastic material applied thereto is kept heated in the compression mold. Cooling of the thermoplastic material is by heat transfer from the carrier plate surface material to the carrier plate base, and with both materials having good heat conduction capability. The carrier plate surface material has a high receptivity to being heated by induction heating relative the carrier plate base. The carrier plates are serially delivered through the process, to the compression mold. | 05-03-2012 |
David Nelson, Grande Prairie CA
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20120054978 | CLOSURE FOR A PIPELINE PIG SENDER OR RECEIVER - A closure for pipeline pig sender or receiver includes a primary closure body and a secondary closure body. The primary closure body has an outer face, an inner face and a port extending therethrough from the outer face to the inner face. The primary closure body is secured to the pipeline pig sender or receiver sealing a closure end when the primary closure body is in the closed position. The secondary closure body closes the port on the primary closure body. The secondary closure body is movable between a closed position and an open position to enable an operator to insert a tool through the port into the diversionary passage to manipulate the pipeline pig and release trapped pressure prior to opening the closure. The secondary closure body is secured to the primary closure body sealing the port when the secondary closure body is in the closed position. | 03-08-2012 |
David Nelson, Ontario CA
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20130037994 | Method Of Shortening The Time To Compression Mold A Roofing Shingle Or Tile And Apparatus For Facilitating Same - A method of shortening cycle time required to compression mold shingle or tile is provided, wherein carrier plates are comprised of a surface material and a base, and receive a thermoplastic material, thereon. The roofing material is applied to the carrier plate and the carrier plate is subjected to induction heating, by which its surface material has its temperature raised, without substantially raising the temperature of the carrier plate base, such that the thermoplastic material applied thereto is kept heated in the compression mold. Cooling of the thermoplastic material is by heat transfer from the carrier plate surface material to the carrier plate base, and with both materials having good heat conduction capability. The carrier plate surface material has a high receptivity to being heated by induction heating relative the carrier plate base. The carrier plates are serially delivered through the process, to the compression mold. | 02-14-2013 |
David G. Nelson, Milton CA
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20110057399 | SKATE STRIP-BLADE HOLDER - An ice skate strip-blade holder that provides a means to remove, replace, tension, and maintain tension in a strip-blade fastened and tensioned on the holder. In a preferred embodiment, the strip-blade holder assembly includes a front segment fixed to the skate plastic superstructure; a latched, pivoting rear segment arranged to apply and maintain tension in the strip-blade. In a preferred embodiment, the pivot and latch are positioned such that the pivot carries the majority of the tensile load maintained in the strip-blade and the latch carries a minor component of this tensile load. This arrangement provides for easy latch release. The latch provides release of the rear segment for subsequent pivoting and unhooking of the strip-blade for replacement. | 03-10-2011 |
20110137587 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ROLLERS FOR CONVEYORS - The present invention at directed to systems and methods for monitoring a conveyor having a plurality of rollers spaced along the conveyer for supporting a conveyer belt. The system includes a plurality of roller monitors and a remote monitor. The roller monitors are located at the rollers, each of the roller monitors having sensors for measuring physical parameters of the rollers and generating measurement data indicative of the current values of the physical parameters, a roller processor connected to the sensors, the roller processor operable to receive the measurement data from the sensors, a roller data storage device connected to the roller processor operable to store the measurement data, a roller communication device connected to the roller processor operable to transmit the measurement data to a remote monitor. The remote monitor is operable to receive the measurement data to generate maintenance information for each of the rollers based on the measurement data. | 06-09-2011 |
David George Nelson, Milton CA
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20100252956 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MOLDING A SHINGLE, FOR COOLING A SHINGLE, FOR APPLYING A CURVATURE THERETO AND CARRIER PLATE FOR FACILITATING THE PROCESS - Shingle material, preferably comprising a core with a capstock applied thereto is extruded preferably by means of a co-extrusion process onto a series of Individual carrier plates, with the shingle material then being severed such that each carrier plate carries its own layer of shingle material thereon and the carrier plates are then delivered to a compression mold in which the shingle is molded. The carrier plate and shingle Is then removed from the mold and carried through a series of hold-down stations, after which the shingle is delivered to a trimmer, where flashing is simultaneously trimmed from its edges. The shingle Is then cooled, preferably by sandwiching it between upper and lower retention members which are cooled via a cooling tower. The retention members impart a curvature to the shingle. The carrier plates are returned via a return conveyor to be heated, for re-use | 10-07-2010 |
Duane Nelson, North Vancouver CA
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20140339173 | MINING APPARATUS WITH WATER RECLAMATION SYSTEM - A mining apparatus and method of its use are disclosed. The apparatus includes a heavy metals separating subsystem and a water recycling subsystem. The heavy metals separating subsystem includes one or more classifying screens positioned to receive raw mining material classify materials to a pre-determined size, a slurry tank receiving water and the classified materials, forming a slurry, and a heavy metals concentrating assembly configured to receive the slurry and separate heavy metals from the slurry. The water recycling subsystem is positioned to receive the tailings and separate the tailings into recyclable water and solid waste. The water recycling system is configured to route the recycled water into the heavy metals separating subsystem for reuse. | 11-20-2014 |
20150158032 | PORTABLE MINING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - Methods of use of a portable mining apparatus in qualifying a mining site are disclosed. One method includes positioning a portable mining apparatus at a mining site, and providing raw mining material to the portable mining apparatus. The portable mining apparatus is configured to extract a classified material from the raw mining material. The method includes, based on success in extracting classified material, evaluating the feasibility of the mining site. | 06-11-2015 |
Gord Nelson, Calgary CA
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20120290444 | Golf Course Foodstuff Ordering System and Method of the Same - A golf course food ordering system reduces the period of delay in the play of golf on a golf course created by golfers ordering food and/or beverage between the play of two holes. The system provides an electric menu kiosk at the start of a hole that allows golfers to place a food and/or beverage order for receipt upon completing play of the hole. Orders placed utilizing the menu kiosk are transmitted over a communication network to an order receipt unit located at a food facility on the golf course. The received order is filled and ready for receipt by golfers upon completion of the hole. | 11-15-2012 |
Graham Russell Nelson, Olds CA
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20080290107 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING AND/OR VENDING A BULK PRODUCT - An apparatus for dispensing and/or vending a bulk product. The apparatus comprises one or more bins for holding a bulk product, a dispensing mechanism operatively coupled to each of the bins, a controller operatively coupled to the dispensing mechanisms, and an interface for receiving a request for one of the bulk products. The controller is operatively coupled to the interface and configured to generate one or more control signals in response to a request for controlling the dispensing mechanism to dispense one of the bulk products. | 11-27-2008 |
20140094959 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING AND/OR VENDING A BULK PRODUCT - An apparatus for dispensing and/or vending a bulk product. The apparatus comprises one or more bins for holding a bulk product, a dispensing mechanism operatively coupled to each of the bins, a controller operatively coupled to the dispensing mechanisms, and an interface for receiving a request for one of the bulk products. The controller is operatively coupled to the interface and configured to generate one or more control signals in response to a request for controlling the dispensing mechanism to dispense one of the bulk products. | 04-03-2014 |
Graham Russell Nelson, Calgary CA
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20130126042 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING AND/OR VENDING A BULK PRODUCT AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN - An apparatus for dispensing and/or vending a bulk product. The apparatus comprises one or more bins for holding a bulk product, a dispensing mechanism operatively coupled to each of the bins, a controller operatively coupled to the dispensing mechanisms, and an interface for receiving a request for one of the bulk products. The controller is operatively coupled to the interface and configured to generate one or more control signals in response to a request for controlling the dispensing mechanism to dispense one of the bulk products. | 05-23-2013 |
Ken M. Nelson, Warman CA
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20080200339 | Synthesis and Biological Activity of Bicyclic Aba Analogs - Bicyclic abscisic acid (ABA) analogs of Formula (I) and (II) and the process for their production are disclosed. The bicyclic ABA analogs include the structural elements and functional groups of the parent molecule that are required for activity, and have an aromatic ring fused to the ring replacing the vinyl methyl group of absicisie acid. Methods for using the bicyclic ABA analogs to inhibit cell growth and seed germination are also disclosed. | 08-21-2008 |
Kenneth M. Nelson, Saskatoon CA
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20100160166 | Inhibitors of a 9-cis epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase - A compound of formula (I): | 06-24-2010 |
Leonard Nelson, Calgary CA
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20120312187 | SNOW SLED TOWING DEVICE - A device and system for towing snow sleds either alone or with one or more riders along the surface of a snow cover slope to a higher position includes a tow cable extending continuously along a closed loop path between the starting position and the arriving position along the slope. Tow cable pulleys are located at the starting position and the arriving position upon which the cable is supported and driven. A drive motor is operatively connected to one of the cable pulleys and operating to rotatingly drive the pulley to drive the cable through the closed loop path. One or more tow hooks are connected in series at spaced intervals to the tow cable for conjoint movement therewith. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
Lincoln Tyler Nelson, Ottawa CA
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20120209717 | TARGETED DELIVERY OF PAYLOAD TO MOBILE USERS - Embodiments of the present invention enable targeted mobile payload (such as advertisement) delivery to mobile users, optimized for user experience, wireless access network characteristics and performance and advertising/marketing impact. Embodiments leverage subscriber situational insights, provided either by the wireless network or external providers, to associate with a request for advertisement (taking place while end user accesses content) a segment description and/or attributes that describe the end user. Accordingly, the advertisement industry standard (or advertiser, content-provider defined) audience to which the end user belongs can be determined in real-time, and a targeted advertisement can be delivered to the mobile end user. As such, content publisher inventory (i.e., advertisement space) can be purchased by advertisers based on audience. | 08-16-2012 |
Lloyd Nelson, Whitewood CA
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20150101162 | Caliper Pin Removal Tool - A tool facilitates removal of a caliper pin from a brake caliper. The pin removal tool includes a tool head, an opening, and a shaft. The opening is defined in the tool head by a first and a second portion of the tool head, and the opening extending inwardly from a side of the tool head and between a proximal surface and a distal surface. The opening is sized to receive a shaft portion of a caliper pin therein while allowing the distal surface to abut a head of the caliper pin. The shaft has a longitudinal axis which is not parallel to the distal surface, and the shaft includes a first end portion rigidly connected to the tool head and a second end portion having a striking interface. The striking is interface configured to receive an impact force and transmit the impact force along the longitudinal axis. | 04-16-2015 |
Michael D. Nelson, North Vancouver CA
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20140007246 | DATA LEAK PROTECTION | 01-02-2014 |
20140304827 | DATA LEAK PROTECTION - Methods and systems for Data Leak Prevention (DLP) in an enterprise network are provided. According to one embodiment a data leak protection method is provided. Information regarding a watermark filtering rule is received by a network device. The information includes a sensitivity level and an action to be applied to files observed by the network device that match the watermark filtering rule. A file attempted to be passed through the network device is received by the network device. A watermark embedded within the received file is detected by the network device. A sensitivity level associated with the watermark is compared by the network device to the sensitivity level of the watermark filtering rule after the watermark is detected. If the comparison results in a match, then the action specified by the watermark filtering rule is performed by the network device. | 10-09-2014 |
20160099942 | DATA LEAK PROTECTION - Methods and systems for Data Leak Prevention (DLP) in an enterprise network are provided. According to one embodiment, a data leak protection method is provided. Information regarding a watermark filtering rule is received by a network security device. The information includes a sensitivity level and an action to be applied to files observed by the network security device that match the watermark filtering rule. A file attempted to be passed through the network security device is received by the network security device. A watermark embedded within the received file is detected by the network security device. A sensitivity level associated with the watermark is compared by the network security device to the sensitivity level of the watermark. When the comparison results in a match, then the action specified by the watermark filtering rule is performed by the network security device. | 04-07-2016 |
Rob Nelson, Westmount CA
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20130297194 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE STARTING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A SMART START SYSTEM - A system for remote starting a vehicle equipped with a keyless go system. The keyless go system is adapted to start the vehicle upon receipt of a proper response to a challenge emitted by the keyless go system, the response being computed by a key fob. A first interface is located proximate the keyless go system, the first interface being adapted to relay the challenge from the keyless go system to a second interface, and to receive the response from the second interface and relay the response to the keyless go system. A second interface is located proximate the key fob, the second interface being adapted to receive the challenge and relay the challenge to the key fob and being adapted to receive the response and relay the response to the first interface. The car can be remote started from a distant location, without having to disable the on-board security system of the car. | 11-07-2013 |
Robert Nelson, Hampstead CA
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20090206990 | AFTERMARKET CONVENIENCE ENTRY AND START SYSTEM - A user detection system for a vehicle has a security system including a portable transponder, a touch sensor, a control system in communication with the touch sensor and the security system. A method installs the user detection system in the vehicle. The touch sensor includes a sensor strip installed on the exterior surface proximate the handle and a coating for covering the sensor strip, the coating visibly matching the exterior surface. The control system is operable to transmit the identification signal in response to receiving the sensor contact signal. The control system is operable to transmit the disable command to the security system upon authentication of the reply. An aftermarket push-to-start system includes a steering lock disabling device. | 08-20-2009 |
Robert Lloyd Nelson, Sarnia CA
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20100249316 | ARBORESCENT POLYMERS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to arborescent polymers and to a process for making same. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to arborescent polymers formed from at least one inimer and at least one isoolefin that have been end-functionalized with a polymer or copolymer having a low glass transition temperature (T | 09-30-2010 |
Robin Nelson, Ontario CA
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20080302934 | Roofing bracket for supporting a platform - A base element for assembly of a roofing bracket comprises a fastening means for temporarily or attaching the base element to a metal or non-metal roof and an upper surface. The upper surface comprises a means for engagement of an underside of an upper member of the roofing bracket. The upper member can be selectively attached to the base element in a first or second position. | 12-11-2008 |
Robin Nelson, Ottawa CA
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20100058701 | SEAM CLAMP - A seam clamp for attachment to a standing seam on a metal roof does not damage the seam during use. The clamp is easily assembled and disassembled by the user. Roofing accessories can be attached to the seam clamp. | 03-11-2010 |
20100192479 | LOAD SENSITIVE SNOW BARRIER DEVICE - A snow-retaining device comprises a detachable upper member attached to a base anchor. The base anchor is adapted to be coupled to a roof. The upper member prevents snow from sliding off the roof during regular snow conditions. In order to prevent catastrophic damage to the roof, if a snow load on the roof exceeds a maximum threshold, the upper member detaches from the base anchor to allow some or all of the snow to slide off the roof. The device optionally integrates a snow melting device. | 08-05-2010 |
Scott Nelson, Vancouver CA
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20090292971 | Data recovery techniques - Techniques are described that include reading a portion of a memory and determining whether there is any uncorrectable codeword. Due to time varying errors present during a read operation, the uncorrectable codeword may become read as a correctable codeword at another time. If any uncorrectable codeword is present in the portion, the portion can be re-read to determine whether any uncorrectable codeword is instead correctable. Prior to re-reading the portion, a reference level used to determine whether a logic zero or one is stored can be adjusted. Adjusting the reference level can allow an uncorrectable codeword to become a correctable codeword. | 11-26-2009 |
20110016372 | Prediction and cancellation of systematic noise sources in non-volatile memory - Various embodiments of the invention pertain to a technique of recovering data from a portion of a non-volatile memory which was not reliably read because the number of read errors exceeded the ability of the ECC process to correct those errors. For each cell in that portion of memory, a quantized estimate is made of the amount of offset in the read reference voltage that is predicted to correct for any systematic noise that may have affected the reading of that cell. For each quantized offset, the read reference voltage is adjusted by that amount and data from the relevant cells is read. The combined results for all the cells are then processed through the ECC again. | 01-20-2011 |
20110289388 | PERSISTENT MOVING READ REFERENCE - A device, method, machine-readable medium, and system are disclosed. In one embodiment the device is a memory controller capable of modifying a reference voltage to a persistent moving read reference (MRR) voltage level for use during one or more subsequent reads to a non-volatile memory array. This modification is in response to a change in a reference voltage supplying the non-volatile memory array from a previous reference voltage level to a temporary MRR voltage level. | 11-24-2011 |
20120233521 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DECODING LINEAR BLOCK CODES IN A MEMORY CONTROLLER - Described herein are an apparatus, system, and method for encoder assisted decoding of linear systematic block codes. The apparatus comprises a first logic unit to receive a codeword from a memory, the codeword having a data portion and a corresponding parity portion; an encoder to encode the data portion of the received codeword and to generate a corresponding parity of the data portion of the received codeword; a second logic unit to generate a first parity portion from the corresponding parity portion of the codeword received by the first logic unit and the corresponding parity portion generated by the encoder; and a correction unit to correct the data portion of the codeword via the generated first parity portion. | 09-13-2012 |
20140089758 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING DATA FAULTS - Techniques and mechanisms for handling data faults in a memory system which includes multiple integrated circuit (IC) dies, each die including a respective one of multiple memory arrays. In an embodiment, control logic monitors for a die failure of the multiple dies, and further monitors for a request to perform error correction for the multiple memory arrays. Each of the multiple memory arrays may store a respective vertical error correction code specific to data of that memory array. Another IC die may store a Bose, Ray-Chaudhuri, Hocquenghem (BCH) code of a horizontal codeword which spans the multiple memory arrays. In another embodiment, the BCH code is available to decode logic for data recovery operations in response to a die failure, where the BCH code is further available to the decode logic for error correction operations when all of the memory arrays are operative. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089760 | STORAGE OF CODEWORD PORTIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure describe device, methods, computer-readable media and system configurations for dividing error correcting code (“ECC”) codewords into portions and storing the portions among multiple die of non-volatile memory (“NVM”). For example, a device may include memory including a first die and a second die, and a memory controller configured to store a first portion of a codeword for use with an error correcting code in a first segment of the first die and to store a second portion of the codeword in a first segment of the second die. In various embodiments, the first segment of the second die may be offset from the first segment of the first die. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 03-27-2014 |
20150188570 | ERROR CORRECTION IN MEMORY - Apparatus, systems, and methods for error correction in memory are described. In one embodiment, a memory controller comprises logic to load an error correction codeword retrieved from a memory and apply a first error correction decoder to decode the error correction codeword, wherein the first error correction decoder implements a bit-flipping error correction algorithm which utilizes a variable bit-flipping threshold to determine whether to flip a bit in an error correction codeword. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 07-02-2015 |
20160092300 | USING RELIABILITY INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE STORAGE UNITS AND A PARITY STORAGE UNIT TO RECOVER DATA FOR A FAILED ONE OF THE STORAGE UNITS - Provided are a method, system, and apparatus using reliability information from multiple storage units and a parity storage unit to recover data for a failed one of the storage units. A decoding operation of the codeword is performed in each of the storage units comprising the data storage units other than the target data storage unit and the parity storage unit to produce reliability information. In response to the decoding operation failing for at least one additional failed storage unit comprising the data and/or parity storage units other than the target data storage unit that failed to decode, reliability information is obtained for the data portion of the at least one additional failed storage unit. The reliability information obtained from the storage units other than the target data storage unit is used to produce corrected data for the data unit in the target data storage unit. | 03-31-2016 |
Scott E. Nelson, Vancouver CA
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20120254699 | DYNAMIC READ CHANNEL CALIBRATION FOR NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention describe a dynamic read reference voltage for use in reading data from non-volatile memory cells. In embodiments of the invention, the read reference voltage is calibrated as the non-volatile memory device is used. Embodiments of the invention may comprise of logic and or modules to read data from a plurality of non-volatile memory cells using a first read reference voltage level (e.g., an initial read reference voltage level whose value is determined by the non-volatile device manufacturer). An Error Checking and Correction (ECC) algorithm is performed to identify whether errors exist in the data as read using the first read reference voltage level. If errors in the data as read are identified, a pre-determined value is retrieved to adjust the first read reference voltage level to a second read reference voltage level. | 10-04-2012 |
20150095736 | USING READ VALUES FROM PREVIOUS DECODING OPERATIONS TO CALCULATE SOFT BIT INFORMATION IN AN ERROR RECOVERY OPERATION - Provided are an apparatus, system, and method for performing an error recovery operation with respect to a read of a block of memory cells in a storage device. A current iteration of a decoding operation is performed by applying at least one reference voltage for the current iteration to a block of the memory cells in the storage device to determine current read values in response to applying the reference voltage. A symbol is generated for each of the read memory cells by combining the determined current read value with at least one value saved during the previous iteration. The symbols are used to determine bit reliability metrics for the block of memory cells. The bit reliability metrics are decoded. In response to the decoding failing, an additional iteration of the decoding operation is performed. | 04-02-2015 |
20150154107 | NON-VOLATILE MEMORY SECTOR ROTATION - Methods and apparatus related to non-volatile memory page sector rotation are described. In one embodiment, logic rotates the order of one or more sectors by a rotation value prior to storage of the one or more sectors in a non-volatile memory device. Logic then rotates the one or more sectors back by the rotation value after reading the one or more sectors from the non-volatile memory device. Furthermore, at least one indirection block (corresponding to the one or more sectors) is stored in at least two different logical memory pages of the non-volatile memory. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 06-04-2015 |
Scott O. Nelson, Callander CA
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20100146954 | Liquid-Cooled Exhaust Valve Assembly - A valve assembly may include a valve body, a valve member, and a valve shaft. The valve body may include an inlet, an outlet, and first and second fluid paths in fluid communication with the inlet. The first fluid path may extend axially through at least a portion of the valve body. The second fluid path may be defined by first and second annular walls and may at least partially surround the first fluid path. The valve member is disposed in the valve body and may be movable between a first position preventing fluid flow through the first fluid path and a second position allowing fluid flow through the first fluid path. The valve shaft may be fixed to the valve member and mounted to the valve body for rotation relative to the valve body. | 06-17-2010 |
Terry Dean Nelson, Edmonton CA
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20090196747 | COMPACT VARIABLE PITCH FAN - A compact variable pitch fan has a hydraulic pitch change mechanism. A pitch change piston is constrained to follow reciprocating motion under hydraulic control within a peripheral hub from which fan blades extend outward. An additional feature is the use of separated guiding and seal surfaces. A still further feature is the use of a pitch sensor, particularly on the hydraulic line leading to the variable pitch fan. | 08-06-2009 |
Thomas Nelson, Edmonton CA
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20140007326 | ENERGY DIFFUSING HELMET ASSEMBLY - An energy diffusing helmet assembly includes an outer hard shell and an inner fluid filled bladder. The hard shell defines a head cavity into which a head of a wearer is inserted. The fluid filled bladder is positioned within the outer hard shell. There is further provided a fluid filled impact dispersal field mounted on a torso of the wearer. A connective conduit connects the fluid filled bladder and the impact dispersal field. A force of impact exerted upon the fluid filled bladder increases pressure in the impact dispersal field through fluid via the connective conduit. | 01-09-2014 |
Timothy Scott Nelson, Vancouver CA
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20100101005 | APPARATUS FOR MITIGATING SPINAL CORD INJURY - A helmet is wearable on a user's head for mitigating neck injury. The helmet incorporates an outer member which defines a concavity; an inner member, at least a portion of which is located within the concavity; and a path-motion guide mechanism which couples the inner member to the outer member. The path-motion guide mechanism permits guided relative movement between the inner member and the outer member in response to an impact force. The guided relative movement is constrained to one or more predetermined paths and comprises, for each of the one or more predetermined paths, relative translation and/or rotation between the inner and outer members. | 04-29-2010 |
20120180201 | METHOD FOR MITIGATING INJURY - A helmet is wearable on a user's head for mitigating neck injury. The helmet incorporates an outer member which defines a concavity; an inner member, at least a portion of which is located within the concavity; and a path-motion guide mechanism which couples the inner member to the outer member. The path-motion guide mechanism permits guided relative movement between the inner member and the outer member in response to an impact force. The guided relative movement is constrained to one or more predetermined paths and comprises, for each of the one or more predetermined paths, relative translation and/or rotation between the inner and outer members. | 07-19-2012 |
Travis Nelson, Calgary CA
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20130299020 | DUAL CONFIGURATION HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - The invention relates to a hydraulic manifold apparatus and system, connectable to a dual stage motor, for use in the topdrive of drilling operations. The hydraulic manifold is switchable between a low speed, high torque configuration and a high speed, low torque configuration. Valves within the manifold control the flow of working fluid through the manifold and into and out of the motor. Switching means are further provided to control the opening and closing of the valves. In the low speed, high torque configuration, working fluid enters each stage of the dual motor simultaneously, in parallel. In the high speed, low torque configuration, working fluid enters a first stage of the motor, returns to the hydraulic manifold, then enters a second stage of the motor, before returning again to the hydraulic manifold. Thus during high speed, low torque operation, working fluid enters each stage of the dual motor in series. | 11-14-2013 |
Travis James Nelson, Dawson Creek CA
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20140190423 | HORSE MUZZLE AND METHODS OF USE - A horse muzzle comprises: a nose band; a head strap extended from the nose band; a mouth cover flap extended from the nose band; and side edges of the mouth cover flap defining lateral openings for a bridle bit. A horse muzzle also comprises a nose band; a head strap extended from the nose band; a mouth cover flap extended from the nose band and made at least in part with flexible mesh fabric. The horse muzzles may be used for trail riding or riding in general when a bit is used. | 07-10-2014 |
Yves Nelson, Algoma Mills CA
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20110248092 | FOLDABLE OR DETACHABLE FEED RAIL FOR ROCK DRILL - A foldable feed rail for a rock drill is composed of two segments, a first beam defining a first rail segment and a second beam defining a second rail segment. The second beam may be pivotally connected to the first beam with a hinge to enable the second beam to be folded relative to the first beam. Alternatively, the second beam can be detachably connected to the first beam so that the second beam can be removed altogether from the first beam. This invention enables the feed rail to be shortened, thereby making the feed rail much easier to manoeuvre in mines. | 10-13-2011 |
20140154016 | DETACHABLE FEED RAIL FOR ROCK DRILL - A feed rail for a rock drill is composed of two segments, a first beam defining a first rail segment and a second beam defining a second rail segment. The second beam may be detachably connected to the first beam so that the second beam can be removed altogether from the first beam. This invention enables the feed rail to be shortened, thereby making the feed rail much easier to manoeuvre in mines. | 06-05-2014 |
20150300170 | ROCK BOLTER WITH ALIGNMENT MECHANISM FOR SWINGING BETWEEN DRILLING AND BOLTING - A rock drilling and bolting system includes a frame, a drill feed rail rotationally supported on the frame, the drill feed rail having a drill feed slidable on the drill feed rail and a bolter feed rail rotationally supported on the frame, the bolter feed rail having a bolter feed slidable on the bolter feed rail. The system further includes a rotary mechanism comprising a first pivot arm and a parallel second pivot arm that rotationally couples the bolter feed rail to the drill feed rail and an actuator mounted to the frame and the rotary mechanism for simultaneously rotating the drill feed rail and the bolter feed rail between a drilling position for drilling and a bolting position for bolting. | 10-22-2015 |
Yves Nelson, Ontario CA
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20140112724 | ROCK BOLTING SYSTEM, METHOD OF INSTALLING ROCK BOLTS, AND FLEXIBLE BOLT CENTRALIZER - A rock bolting system comprises independently movable hydraulic stinger, drill feed and bolting feed. The stinger is hydraulically extended to sting or engage the face of the rock. With the stinger stinging the rock face, the drill feed drills a hole in the rock. With the stinger still stinging the rock face, the bolting feed is indexed into position and a rock bolt is installed in the hole. A flexible elastomeric bolt centralizer may be mounted to the bolting feed to guide the rock bolt into the hole drilled by the drill feed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140294514 | SCREEN-HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SCREENING ON A ROCK FACE - A screen-handling stinger extends and retracts hydraulically from within a bore of a hydraulic stinger of a rock bolter. The screen-handling stinger has a finger that engages a screen. The screen-handling stinger retracts the screen until it snugly abuts the front face of a pad of the stinger. The screen can then be rotated by the rotation motor of the stinger. | 10-02-2014 |
20150152729 | ROCK BOLTING SYSTEM, METHOD OF INSTALLING ROCK BOLTS, AND FLEXIBLE BOLT CENTRALIZER - A bolt centralizer for a bolting feed in a rock bolt system has a flexible body capable of elastically flexing from an upright posture for centralizing a rock bolt to a folded posture that permits a bolting feed to advance. The centralizer includes a passage for guiding the rock bolt into a hole drilled by the rock bolt system. The centralizer also includes a base for fastening the centralizer to a sliding carriage adapted to travel over rails of the bolting feed. | 06-04-2015 |
20150292326 | SIDE-MOUNTED BOLT DRIVER AND METHOD OF DRIVING ROCK BOLTS - A rock drilling and bolting system comprises a drill feed slidable on a drill feed rail for drilling a hole, a bolter feed slidable on a bolter feed rail, the bolter feed having a main bolt driver for driving a rock bolt, a side-mounted bolt driver mounted to the bolter feed rail, the side-mounted bolt driver being disposed rearwardly of the main bolt driver to receive the rock bolt when there is insufficient space to load the rock bolt in the main bolt driver and to drive the rock bolt partially into the hole, and an indexing mechanism for rotating the main bolt driver into alignment with the rock bolt that is partially driven into the hole, wherein the main bolt driver drives the rock bolt fully into the hole. | 10-15-2015 |