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Aaron Thomas Joseph Hall, North Vancouver CA
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20110243035 | Method and System for Communicating DisplayPort Information - A system and method for communicating DisplayPort information is provided. The system includes: a local unit comprising a local controller operable to produce a request packet in response to a DisplayPort request received by the local unit from a DisplayPort source unit and to transmit the request packet to a remote unit of the system via a first simplex channel of a dual simplex communications link; and the remote unit comprising a remote controller operable to produce a reply packet in response to a DisplayPort reply received by the remote unit from a DisplayPort sink unit and to transmit the reply packet to the local unit via a second simplex channel of the communications link. The system allows distances between the source and sink greater than otherwise possible under the DisplayPort specification, and can communicate DisplayPort and non-DisplayPort signals via a variety of types of communications links. | 10-06-2011 |
Aaron T.j. Hall, North Vancouver CA
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20150309958 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EXTENDING USB 3.0-COMPLIANT COMMUNICATION - Devices and methods for extending USB-compliant communication distances, including USB 3.0 SuperSpeed communication, are provided. In some embodiments, a host is communicatively coupled to a device that provides an upstream facing port, and a USB device is communicatively coupled to a device that provides a downstream facing port. The upstream facing port and downstream facing port are coupled via a communication channel. In some embodiments, the upstream facing port and downstream facing port generate packets to ensure that timing requirements of the USB specification are met regardless of the latency of the communication channel. | 10-29-2015 |
Aaron T. J. Hall, North Vancouver CA
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20130132625 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EXTENDING USB 3.0-COMPLIANT COMMUNICATION - Devices and methods for extending USB-compliant communication distances, including USB 3.0 SuperSpeed communication, are provided. In some embodiments, a host is communicatively coupled to a device that provides an upstream facing port, and a USB device is communicatively coupled to a device that provides a downstream facing port. The upstream facing port and downstream facing port are coupled via a communication channel. In some embodiments, the upstream facing port and downstream facing port generate packets to ensure that timing requirements of the USB specification are met regardless of the latency of the communication channel. | 05-23-2013 |
20130275629 | Devices and Methods for Transmitting USB Data Over DisplayPort Transmission Media - Devices and methods for communicating DisplayPort information and non-DisplayPort information over a DisplayPort cable are provided. In some embodiments, an integration device includes a main link switching circuit configured to selectively couple lanes of the DisplayPort main link to a DisplayPort source when configured to operate in a first mode, and to a non-DisplayPort source when configured to operate in a second mode. In some embodiments, the integration device may be configured to hot swap between the first mode and the second mode after an initial connection has been established. | 10-17-2013 |
Andrew E. Hall, Vancouver CA
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20150279218 | AIRCRAFT FUEL OPTIMIZATION ANALYTICS - Method and system for providing optimal, achievable flight plans for a flight of an aircraft and for providing accurate fuel load calculations. The method and system can check for and correct inaccurate assumptions in a flight plan. The method and system can also perform statistical analysis to recognize and account for real-world limitations on flight plans. The method and system can also perform statistical analysis to determine actual aircraft wear that can affect aircraft performance and account for such wear when calculating fuel load. | 10-01-2015 |
Anthony Hall, Halifax CA
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20110072778 | METHOD FOR PRESSING A STUD - Methods and systems for pressing a stud using a mobile stud chain press are provided. The method can include retrieving a portion of a chain while in an operation area, and placing at least a portion of a stud of a link of the chain between two heads secured to a mobile chain stud press. At least one of the heads can be movable from a first position to a second position. The movable head can be moved from a first position to a second position to compress the stud laterally. | 03-31-2011 |
Anthony D. Hall, Halifax CA
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20090217954 | TUBULAR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A tubular measurement system for in service cleaning, inspecting, and measuring of a tubular, comprising: a first and second housing portion connected using hinges operable by hydraulic actuators. At least one high pressure water jet unit and a marine growth plough is disposed on a cleaning end of the housing. At least one enclosable camera block containing at least one digital camera is disposed on an inspection end of the housing. A first set of roller assemblies is disposed on the cleaning end and a second set of roller assemblies is disposed on the inspection end. A communication conduit is used to transfer signals from the digital cameras to a remote location. A hydraulic conduit and a high pressure water conduit provide hydraulic fluid and high pressure water from the remote location. A tether is used to provide a variable tension from the remote location to the housing. | 09-03-2009 |
20110072777 | MOBILE APPARATUS FOR PRESSING A STUD - A mobile chain stud press comprising body having a concave opening configured to receive at least a portion of a link having a loose stud; a first head connected with the body adjacent a first end of the body; a second head connected with the body adjacent a second end of the body, wherein one of the heads is movably connected with the body and the other is statically connected with the body; and a drive mechanism connected with the movable head. | 03-31-2011 |
20150120585 | METHOD FOR RISK MANAGEMENT OF MARINE MOORING SYSTEMS - A method for assessing a marine mooring system while the marine mooring system is installed in water. This method ensures compliance with known marine standards and insurance guidelines. The method further uses at least one processor and various computer instructions located in a least one data storage connected to a network. Client data is obtained for the marine mooring system installed in water from a client data storage connected to a client processor. The client processor is connected to the network and stores the client data in a client profile. A dynamic mooring system model provides a risk based inspection plan for a qualitative inspection and for a quantitative inspection of the marine mooring system installed in water. | 04-30-2015 |
Braden Fraser Hall, Kelowna CA
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20140139407 | MODULAR HEADS-UP DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A Heads-Up Display (HUD) system comprises a processor, a power source, and one or more sensors coupled to a frame connector. The processor is configured to receive signals from the one or more sensors and output image data. A display is mounted on a display arm extending from the frame connector. The display is configured to display images based on the image data. A goggles frame is configured to releasably receive the frame connector. The display is located within a field of view of a user wearing the goggles frame when the frame connector is received by the goggles frame. | 05-22-2014 |
Bradley Jordan Hall, Sarnia CA
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20130235335 | METHOD FOR ALTERING THE OPTICAL DENSITY AND SPECTRAL TRANSMISSION OR REFLECTANCE OF CONTACT LENSES - A contact lens having nanoparticles integrated within, or deposited onto, the contact lens. A method for altering the optical density and spectral transmission or reflection response of a contact lens. The method includes obtaining a nanoparticle solution having a predetermined concentration. The method further includes exposing the contact lens in the nanoparticle solution for a predetermined period of time. A method for manufacturing a contact lens further includes exposing contact lens material to nanoparticles for a predetermined period of time to alter the optical density and spectral transmission or reflection response of the contact lens material. A contact lens may be formed after the material is exposed to the nanoparticles. | 09-12-2013 |
C. Brian Hall, Calgary CA
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20090063614 | Efficiently Distributing Class Files Over A Network Without Global File System Support - A system and method for distributing class files in a network to multiple recipients without global file system support are provided. A root node includes a virtual machine, is configured to receive network topology information for all nodes in the network, and obtains class files. First level nodes include virtual machines, are coupled to the root node, and are one distribution level below the root node. Second level nodes include virtual machines, are coupled to the first level nodes, and are one distribution level below the first nodes. Nth level nodes include virtual machines, are coupled to the second level nodes. N is representative of a continuous succession of distribution levels for nodes through a last node in network. The root node distributes the class files to first level nodes, which distribute the class files to the second level nodes, which distribute the class files to the nth level nodes. | 03-05-2009 |
20100174840 | PRIORITIZATION FOR CONFLICT ARBITRATION IN TRANSACTIONAL MEMORY MANAGEMENT - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for software prioritization of concurrent transactions for embedded conflict arbitration in transactional memory management. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for software prioritization of concurrent transactions for embedded conflict arbitration in transactional memory management can include setting different hardware registers with different priority values for correspondingly different transactions in a transactional memory system configured for transactional memory management according to respective priority values specified by priority assignment logic in external software support for the system. The method also can include detecting a conflict amongst the transactions in the system. Finally, the method can include applying conflict arbitration within the system based upon the priority values specified by the priority assignment logic in the external software support for the system. | 07-08-2010 |
20100174874 | DYNAMIC NEST LEVEL DETERMINATION FOR NESTED TRANSACTIONAL MEMORY ROLLBACK - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to nested transaction rollback and provide a method, system and computer program product for dynamic nest level determination for nested transaction rollback. In an embodiment of the invention, a nested transaction rollback method can be provided. The method can include detecting a violation of a block of memory accessed within a set of nested transactions, retrieving a tentative rollback level for the violation, discarding a speculative state for the block of memory at each level of the set of nested transactions up to and including the tentative rollback level, refining the tentative rollback level to a lower level in the set of nested transactions, and additionally discarding a speculative state for the block of memory at additional levels in the set of nested transactions up to and including the refined rollback level. | 07-08-2010 |
20120166747 | DYNAMIC NEST LEVEL DETERMINATION FOR NESTED TRANSACTIONAL MEMORY ROLLBACK - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to nested transaction rollback and provide a method, system and computer program product for dynamic nest level determination for nested transaction rollback. In an embodiment of the invention, a nested transaction rollback method can be provided. The method can include detecting a violation of a block of memory accessed within a set of nested transactions, retrieving a tentative rollback level for the violation, discarding a speculative state for the block of memory at each level of the set of nested transactions up to and including the tentative rollback level, refining the tentative rollback level to a lower level in the set of nested transactions, and additionally discarding a speculative state for the block of memory at additional levels in the set of nested transactions up to and including the refined rollback level. | 06-28-2012 |
Charles B. Hall, Calgary CA
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20090064094 | LOCK RESERVATION USING COOPERATIVE MULTITHREADING AND LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE READER RESERVED LOCKS - A method for lock reservation using cooperative multithreading is provided. The method includes analyzing code containing async points to support cooperative multithreading. The method also includes identifying a class of code as a candidate for reservation via determining locking properties within the code as a function of locations of async points within the code, and generating reserving code that reserves the shared object when code performing the reservation is considered hot code. The method further includes performing runtime monitoring of reservation performance to detect a contention level for the shared object, and removing the reservation when the runtime monitoring determines that a low level of contention exists. A method for lightweight single reader reserved locks is also provided, including identifying a candidate for reservation containing a read-only locking sequence, conditionally marling the sequence, and generating code using an artificial dependency to control execution order of out-of-line code. | 03-05-2009 |
Charles B. Hall, Alberta CA
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20140075441 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECORDING AND PROFILING TRANSACTION FAILURE SOURCE ADDRESSES IN HARDWARE TRANSACTIONAL MEMORIES - A processor core includes a transactional memory, a transaction failure instruction address register (TFIAR), and a transaction failure data address register (TFDAR). The transactional memory stores information of a plurality of transactions executed by the processor core. The processor core retrieves instruction and data address associated with the aborted transaction from TFIAR and TFDAR respectively and stores them into a profiling table. The processor core then generates profiling information based on instruction and data addresses associated with the aborted transaction. | 03-13-2014 |
20140081936 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECORDING AND PROFILING TRANSACTION FAILURE SOURCE ADDRESSES IN HARDWARE TRANSACTIONAL MEMORIES - A method for recording and profiling information of a plurality of aborted transactions from a plurality of transactions is executed by processor core with a transactional memory, a transaction failure instruction address register (TFIAR), and a transaction failure data address register (TFDAR). The transactional memory stores information of a plurality of transactions executed by the processor core. The processor core retrieves instruction and data address associated with the aborted transaction from TFIAR and TFDAR respectively and stores them into a profiling table. The processor core then generates profiling information based on instruction and data addresses associated with the aborted transaction. | 03-20-2014 |
Charles Brian Hall, Calgary CA
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20090292884 | SYSTEM ENABLING TRANSACTIONAL MEMORY AND PREDICTION-BASED TRANSACTION EXECUTION METHOD - This invention provides a system enabling Transactional Memory with overflow prediction mechanism, comprising: prediction unit for predicting the mode for the next execution of a transaction based on the final status of the previous execution of the transaction; execution unit for executing the transaction in the execution mode predicted by the prediction unit, wherein the execution mode comprises overflow mode and non-overflow made. According to this invention, before a transaction is executed, it is predicted whether or not the transaction will overflow, and therefore, the execution of the transaction which is necessary to determine whether or not an overflow will occur is saved and the system performance can be improved. | 11-26-2009 |
Christopher J. Hall, Guelph CA
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20120034223 | METHODS OF IMPROVING THE THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY AND UTILITY OF ANTIBODY FRAGMENTS - The present disclosure relates to methods and uses of improving the therapeutic efficacy and utility of antibody fragments by employing anti-epitope-tagging technologies. | 02-09-2012 |
Craig Hall, Lashburn CA
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20140166300 | DRIVE HEAD FOR A WELLHEAD - A drive head for a wellhead, the drive head comprising: a rod drive; a pressure chamber; and a rod receiving part connected to the rod drive and enclosed within the pressure chamber. A method comprising: pressurizing a chamber mounted to a wellhead, in which the chamber encloses an upper end of a rod extending from the wellhead; and driving the rod using a rod receiving part enclosed within the chamber. | 06-19-2014 |
Deborah Christine Hall, Toronto CA
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20160125061 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENT SELECTION - A server and method for providing a content selection is provided. The server receives content targeting parameters and obtains content items from at least one content site based on the content targeting parameters. The server can further identify content descriptors for the content items and generate a first content cluster from a subset of the content items based on the content descriptors. The server can further generate a second content cluster from a second subset of the content items based on the content descriptors and rank the first and the second content clusters in an order of usefulness. The ranking of the content clusters can be based on at least one of an importance of content, a recentness of the content items and a size of the content cluster. | 05-05-2016 |
Dennis Hall, Edmonton CA
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20100197960 | METHOD FOR THE ORGANOCATALYTIC ACTIVATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS FOR CHEMICAL, REACTIONS USING ORTHOSUBSTITUTED ARYLBORONIC ACIDS - The present disclosure describes operationally simple methods for the low temperature, catalytic activation of carboxylic acids for organic reactions, in particular for direct amidation reactions with amines. The methods involve the use of orthosubstituted arylboromc acids of the formula (I), wherein the groups R | 08-05-2010 |
20140142322 | Boronic Acid Catalysts and Methods of Use Thereof for Activation and Transformation of Carboxylic Acids - The present application provides methods and catalysts for activation of carboxylic acids for organic reactions. In particular, methods are disclosed for direct nucleophilic addition reactions, such as, amidation reactions with amines, cycloadditions, and conjugate additions, using boronic acid catalysts of formula I, II or III: Also included are novel boronic acid catalysts of formula IV, V and III: | 05-22-2014 |
Dennis G. Hall, Edmonton CA
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20120142721 | SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF POLYNUCLEOTIDE KINASE/PHOSPHATASE, POLY(ADP-RIBOSE) POLYMERASE AND USES THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to use of compounds and compositions as a chemosensitizers and/or radiosensitizers and/or inhibitors of PNKP phosphatase activity. The present invention provides pharmaceutical combinations and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, kits containing such compounds and/composition and methods of using such compounds and/or compositions. | 06-07-2012 |
20130289095 | SYNTHETIC LETHALITY IN CANCER - There is described herein compounds, compositions and methods for inducing synthetic lethality in a cancer cell(s). | 10-31-2013 |
20150306219 | SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF POLYNUCLEOTIDE KINASE/PHOSPHATASE, POLY(ADP-RIBOSE) POLYMERASE AND USES THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to use of compounds and compositions as a chemosensitizers and/or radiosensitizers and/or inhibitors of PNKP phosphatase activity. The present invention provides pharmaceutical combinations and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, kits containing such compounds and/composition and methods of using such compounds and/or compositions. | 10-29-2015 |
20160083732 | SYNTHETIC LETHALITY IN CANCER - There is described herein compounds, compositions and methods for inducing synthetic lethality in a cancer cell(s). | 03-24-2016 |
Edward R. Hall, Montreal CA
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20120317706 | Ballistic and Impact Protective Military Helmet Assembly - A helmet assembly is provided including a front mount configured to attach to the front of the helmet above a brim of the helmet, a mandible for protecting a portion of the user's face, a lower edge rim mounting portion such as a halo attached along the lower edge of the helmet for securing the mandible to a helmet and providing power and data conduits. The front mount provides a center top mounting arrangement that operatively connects a center top location of the face shield to a center front mount on the helmet The mount provides frontal bracket portions for mounting accessories. The helmet assembly provides a helmet shell with a curved shape having a surrounding reinforcing ridge. A reeling system is provided for adjusting front and lower chin straps. Other improvements in helmet assemblies are also disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
20130192029 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - An attachment system is provided which may include a cord, a fastener coupled to a first portion of the cord, a tensioner coupled to a second portion of the cord, and a first fitting arranged to couple either the fastener or the tensioner to the cord. The tensioner is configured to retain a third portion of the cord to maintain the tension in the cord. An attachment system may include a first working component configured to be coupled to the cord, and a first fitting arranged to couple the first working component to the cord. The first working component may have a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the first fitting, and the first fitting may have an actively moveable element configured to retain the cord when the first fitting is positioned in the working component cavity. | 08-01-2013 |
20140109301 | HELMET SUSPENSION SYSTEM - Suspension systems for helmet assemblies provide enhanced stability and adjustability for installation in helmets across different platforms. A suspension system may include an upward stabilizing member extending from a support portion of the suspension system and a pivotally attached downward stabilizing member. The pivotal attachment between upward and downward stabilizing members allows the suspension to be appropriately incorporated into helmets that are subject to manufacturing and specification variability, while still providing flexibility for fit adjustments to the suspension system. | 04-24-2014 |
20150191326 | TENSIONING REEL - A cord tensioning device has three modes of operation: a tightening mode, a release to loosen and then hold mode, and a release mode for relieving all tension in the cord. In the tightening mode, the shape of ratchet pawls and ratchet teeth allow a cord winding spool to rotate in only a tightening direction. In the release to loosen and then hold mode, an actuator associated with the knob releases the ratchet pawl from the ratchet teeth in a reverse direction, but upon release of the knob, the pawl re-engages the ratchet teeth to prevent further loosening. In this manner, the tension can be incrementally loosened. In the release mode, the pawls are disengaged from the ratchet teeth, even after release of the knob, and the spool can continue to rotate within the base when an external tension is applied to the cord. | 07-09-2015 |
20150245682 | BALLISTIC AND IMPACT PROTECTIVE SYSTEM FOR MILITARY HELMET ASSEMBLY - A helmet assembly including a mandible bracket configured to connect a mandible to a helmet, with at least one strap connected to the mandible bracket and configured to extend from the mandible bracket to a helmet. The assembly includes at least one strap guide having a strap engaging portion connected to the strap along a length of the strap for connecting the strap to a helmet. The strap guide is removably attachable to the helmet, and in some embodiments the strap guide may be attached and/or removed through movement along a lengthwise direction of the strap, including in a horizontal direction. The assembly may secure an accessory other than a mandible to the helmet, and sufficient force on the accessory may remove the strap guide from the helmet. | 09-03-2015 |
Edward Robert Hall, Montreal CA
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20120117717 | Ballistic and Impact Protective System for Military Helmet Assembly - A helmet assembly including a mandible bracket configured to connect a mandible to a helmet, at least one strap connected to the mandible bracket and configured to extend from the mandible bracket to a rear portion of a helmet. The assembly includes at least one strap guide having a strap engaging portion connected to the strap along a length of the strap for connecting the strap to a helmet, and a fastener engaging portion configured to connect to a fastener attached to a helmet. | 05-17-2012 |
20130000016 | Helmet Retention System - A helmet retention system having a first side strap system configured to connect to a first side of a helmet and a second side strap system configured to connect to an opposite second side of a helmet is provided. A chin cup and a chin cup connecting mechanism are provided. The chin cup connecting mechanism is configured to connect the first and second side strap systems in an area about the user's chin and to vary the amount of tension in the system between at least two predefined tension states. Strap adjusters provide a cam design for tensioning the straps and retaining the adjustors fixed to the straps at the desired adjustment under external force applied to the straps. Anchors provide secure mounting of the straps to the helmet. | 01-03-2013 |
Grant Hall, Kanata CA
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20100014518 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORWARDING PACKETS - An internetworking system operating over an ATM backbone. The physical internetworking devices within the system are shared to provide the internetworking functions while servicing two or more distinct and isolated user networks. This is accomplished by logically partitioning the devices into distinct sub-elements which provide all or part of the internetworking functions. These sub-elements are uniquely allocated to independent realms which are then assigned to specific user networks. | 01-21-2010 |
20110228776 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORWARDING PACKETS - A forwarder for use within an internetworking system operating over an ATM backbone is provided. The physical internetworking devices within the system are shared to provide the internetworking functions while servicing two or more distinct and isolated user networks. This is accomplished by logically partitioning the devices into distinct sub-elements which provide all or part of the internetworking functions. These sub-elements are uniquely allocated to independent realms which are then assigned to specific user networks. | 09-22-2011 |
Greg Hall, Guelph CA
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20120146301 | Modular Chair - A wheel chair is configurable as a mobility and a positioning chair. The chair has a seat and backrest with opposite side rails to interchangeably receive various components. The seat has a taut sheet of plastic to reduce pressure points. The seat and backrest can tilt together with respect to a base frame. The backrest can recline with respect to the seat. | 06-14-2012 |
Ian Hall, Oakville CA
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20160055641 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPACE FILLING REGIONS OF AN IMAGE - A system and method for space filling regions of an image of a physical space are provided. Various algorithms and transformations enable a rendering unit in communication with an image capture device to generate visual renderings of a physical space from which obstacles have been removed. | 02-25-2016 |
James Hall, Burlington CA
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20080258367 | PEENING METHOD FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION SPRING - A method of manufacturing a vehicle suspension component, such as a helical coil spring, includes the step of rotating a first impeller to project ceramic peening media in a first direction toward the vehicle suspension component to peen a surface section of the vehicle suspension component. In one example, the vehicle suspension component is peened with metal peening media before peening with the ceramic peening media. | 10-23-2008 |
J. Christopher Hall, Guelph CA
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20120003245 | ANTI-COBRA TOXIN ANTIBODY FRAGMENTS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A VHH LIBRARY - A method of constructing a V | 01-05-2012 |
20120034207 | PRODUCTION OF HER RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES IN PLANT - A method of making an antibody in plants that binds to a HER receptor is described. The antibody preferably contains sequences from trastuzumab that have been optimized for expression in plants. | 02-09-2012 |
20130259864 | Anti-Cobra Toxin Antibody Fragments and Method of Producing a VHH Library - A method of constructing a V | 10-03-2013 |
20140044712 | Methods of Improving the Therapeutic Efficacy and Utility of Antibody Fragments - The present disclosure relates to methods and uses of improving the therapeutic efficacy and utility of antibody fragments by employing anti-epitope-tagging technologies. | 02-13-2014 |
20140090108 | Vectors and Methods For Enhancing Recombinant Protein Expression in Plants - Expression vectors and methods of their use for enhancing the production of recombinant proteins in plants or plant cells are described. Production can be further enhanced upon co-expression of the P19 suppressor of gene-silencing from tomato bushy stunt virus. Preferably, the recombinant proteins are therapeutic enzymes and/or antibodies and methods are carried out in | 03-27-2014 |
20150110812 | Production of HER Receptor Antibodies in Plant - A method of making an antibody in plants that binds to a HER receptor is described. The antibody preferably contains sequences from trastuzumab that have been optimized for expression in plants. | 04-23-2015 |
Jeffrey A. Hall, Calgary CA
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20160138796 | STEAM DILUENT GENERATOR - A method for using untreated produced water to generate steam and simultaneously producing diluents is disclosed. The method includes a combustion process for generating steam for hydrocarbon recovery using untreated water and, an optional process for recovering combustion byproducts to assist in hydrocarbon recovery or solvent injections. Specifically, a novel combustion method and a double-tube heat exchanger are used to generate steam while minimizing or eliminating water treatment steps and boiler fouling. Low value pitch, also known as asphalt, is used for combustion fuel. In addition to the steam generation, byproducts of the combustion process can be utilized in solvent injections or as a diluent. | 05-19-2016 |
John Hall, St. John'S CA
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20110267029 | Fibre Monitoring Apparatus and Method - An electric field sensor comprises an insulating substrate, a plurality of non-contacting electrodes disposed on the substrate, and a plurality of conductors coupled to the electrodes, and extending transversely through the substrate. The electrodes comprise a first electrode portion, and a second electrode portion interlaced with the first electrode portion. The conductors comprise a first conductor portion and a second conductor portion. The first portion of the conductors are coupled to the first electrode portion. The second portion of the conductors are coupled to the second electrode portion. | 11-03-2011 |
Kevin Hall, Saskatoon CA
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20100051300 | KNIFE OPENER FOR USE WITH AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A knife opener includes a pair of flared blades designed to cut spaced, but paired furrows. The knife opener is particularly well-suited for use in no-till or minimum-till agricultural operations primarily in conjunction with seed and/or fertilizer placement adjacent a soil cut-line generally in the direction of travel. In addition to being angled away from the main body of the knife, one of the blades is angled forward and the other blade is angled rearward. Seed and/or fertilizer dispensing receivers may be associated with each of the blades. | 03-04-2010 |
20100107943 | Knife Opener For Use With An Agricultural Implement - A knife opener includes a pair of flared blades designed to cut spaced, but paired furrows. The knife opener is particularly well-suited for use in no-till or minimum-till agricultural operations primarily in conjunction with seed and/or fertilizer placement adjacent a soil cut-line generally in the direction of travel. In addition to being angled away from the main body of the knife, one of the blades is angled forward and the other blade is angled rearward. Seed and/or fertilizer dispensing receivers may be associated with each of the blades. | 05-06-2010 |
20110179983 | SEEDING IMPLEMENT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A seeding implement is provided that includes a depth adjustment mechanism configured to facilitate rapid reconfiguration of a ground engaging tool for varying penetration depths. In an exemplary embodiment, the seeding implement includes a ground engaging tool and a packer arm pivotally coupled to a packer support structure. The seeding implement also includes a packer wheel rotatably coupled to the packer arm, and configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of the ground engaging tool into the soil. The seeding implement further includes a depth adjustment assembly including a slot within the packer support structure, a corresponding slot within the packer arm, and a fastener disposed through the slots. In this configuration, the penetration depth of the ground engaging tool is varied by adjusting a position of the fastener within the slots. | 07-28-2011 |
20120312662 | Apparatus For Recollecting Residual Commodity From A Fill Hopper Of An Air Seeder Filling System - A hopper of a commodity conveyor apparatus for use with an agricultural implement has a bin configured to hold a volume of a granular commodity. The bin is movable between a first position at which the bin can be loaded with the granular commodity and a second position at which residual granular commodity can be recovered from the bin. The hopper further has a fill opening formed in the bin and adapted for loading the granular commodity into the bin when the bin is in the first position. A discharge opening is configured to be flow-coupled to the commodity conveyor apparatus and a container is removably attached to the bin for recovering the residual granular commodity from the bin when the bin is in the second position. | 12-13-2012 |
20120325809 | Commodity Tank For Air Seeder - A commodity tank for use with an air seeding implement includes a series of panels arranged to form an enclosure defining a volume configured to hold a supply of commodity. At least one or more of the panels has a warping-reducing bend formed therein. The commodity tank further has a series of tubular members with each tubular member located between adjacent and perpendicular panels to define a respective corner of the enclosure. | 12-27-2012 |
20130140047 | SEEDING IMPLEMENT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A seeding implement is provided that includes a depth adjustment mechanism configured to facilitate rapid reconfiguration of a ground engaging tool for varying penetration depths. In an exemplary embodiment, the seeding implement includes a ground engaging tool and a packer arm pivotally coupled to a packer support structure. The seeding implement also includes a packer wheel rotatably coupled to the packer arm, and configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of the ground engaging tool into the soil. The seeding implement further includes a depth adjustment assembly including a slot within the packer support structure, a corresponding slot within the packer arm, and a fastener disposed through the slots. In this configuration, the penetration depth of the ground engaging tool is varied by adjusting a position of the fastener within the slots. | 06-06-2013 |
20130140048 | SEEDING IMPLEMENT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A seeding implement is provided that includes a depth adjustment mechanism configured to facilitate rapid reconfiguration of a ground engaging tool for varying penetration depths. In an exemplary embodiment, the seeding implement includes a ground engaging tool and a packer arm pivotally coupled to a packer support structure. The seeding implement also includes a packer wheel rotatably coupled to the packer arm, and configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of the ground engaging tool into the soil. The seeding implement further includes a depth adjustment assembly including a slot within the packer support structure, a corresponding slot within the packer arm, and a fastener disposed through the slots. In this configuration, the penetration depth of the ground engaging tool is varied by adjusting a position of the fastener within the slots. | 06-06-2013 |
20140123465 | Method Of Manufacturing A Commodity Tank For Air Seeder - A commodity tank for use with an air seeding implement includes a series of panels arranged to form an enclosure defining a volume configured to hold a supply of commodity. At least one or more of the panels has a warping-reducing bend formed therein. The commodity tank further has a series of tubular members with each tubular member located between adjacent and perpendicular panels to define a respective corner of the enclosure. | 05-08-2014 |
20140151075 | SEEDING IMPLEMENT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A seeding implement is provided that includes a depth adjustment mechanism configured to facilitate rapid reconfiguration of a ground engaging tool for varying penetration depths. In an exemplary embodiment, the seeding implement includes a ground engaging tool and a packer arm pivotally coupled to a packer support structure. The seeding implement also includes a packer wheel rotatably coupled to the packer arm, and configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of the ground engaging tool into the soil. The seeding implement further includes a depth adjustment assembly including a slot within the packer support structure, a corresponding slot within the packer arm, and a fastener disposed through the slots. In this configuration, the penetration depth of the ground engaging tool is varied by adjusting a position of the fastener within the slots. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158385 | SEEDING IMPLEMENT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A seeding implement is provided that includes a depth adjustment mechanism configured to facilitate rapid reconfiguration of a ground engaging tool for varying penetration depths. In an exemplary embodiment, the seeding implement includes a ground engaging tool and a packer arm pivotally coupled to a packer support structure. The seeding implement also includes a packer wheel rotatably coupled to the packer arm, and configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of the ground engaging tool into the soil. The seeding implement further includes a depth adjustment assembly including a slot within the packer support structure, a corresponding slot within the packer arm, and a fastener disposed through the slots. In this configuration, the penetration depth of the ground engaging tool is varied by adjusting a position of the fastener within the slots. | 06-12-2014 |
Kevin Hall, Edmonton CA
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20090070088 | Method and Apparatus fo Computer Modeling Diabetes - The present invention relates generally to a mathematical and computer model of diabetes related disorders (e.g., human type 2 diabetes) within the framework of multiple macronutrient metabolism. The model includes a representation of complex physiological control mechanisms directing, for example, fat metabolism, protein metabolism and/or carbohydrate metabolism. In one embodiment, for example, the model can account for the interconversion between macronutrients, as well as their digestion, absorption, storage, mobilization, and adaptive utilization, as well as the endocrine control of these processes. In this embodiment, the model can simulate, for example, a heterogeneous group of diabetes related disorders, from insulin resistant to severe diabetic, and can predict the likely effects of therapeutic interventions. | 03-12-2009 |
Kevin Norman Hall, Saskatoon CA
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20130092289 | AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING PRODUCT TO A HOLDING CONTAINER - An agricultural system for conveying product to a holding container is provided. One agricultural system includes a product conveying system having a conveyor and a hopper. The conveyor is configured to move product from the hopper to a holding container. The hopper has an opening for receiving product, and the opening includes a first side adjacent to the conveyor, and a second side opposite the first side. The second side is substantially v-shaped, and configured to channel the product to exit the hopper through the opening while the opening is directed downwardly. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092509 | AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING PRODUCT TO A HOLDING CONTAINER - An agricultural system for conveying product to a holding container is provided. One agricultural system includes a hopper configured to receive product and a conveyor configured to move the product from the hopper to a holding container. The hopper is configured to fold under the conveyor into a storage position that directs an opening in the hopper toward a soil surface. | 04-18-2013 |
20130149090 | POSITION ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL CONVEYOR - A position adjustment assembly for an agricultural conveyor includes an inner arm having a first end configured to rotatably couple to an agricultural storage system, and an outer arm having a first end, a second end, and a pivot positioned between the first end and the second end. A second end of the inner arm is rotatably coupled to the outer arm at the pivot, and the agricultural conveyor is configured to rotatably couple to the second end of the outer arm. The position adjustment assembly also includes a rotation control assembly configured to couple to the agricultural storage system, and an intermediate link having a first end engaged with the rotation control assembly, and a second end rotatably coupled to the first end of the outer arm. | 06-13-2013 |
20130149091 | POSITION ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL CONVEYOR - A position adjustment assembly for an agricultural conveyor includes an inner arm having a first end configured to rotatably couple to an agricultural storage system at a first location. The position adjustment assembly also includes an outer arm having a first end, a second end, and a pivot positioned between the first end and the second end. A second end of the inner arm is rotatably coupled to the outer arm at the pivot, and the agricultural conveyor is configured to rotatably couple to the second end of the outer arm. In addition, the position adjustment assembly includes an intermediate link having a first end configured to rotatably couple to the agricultural storage system at a second location, longitudinally offset from the first location. A second end of the intermediate link is rotatably coupled to the first end of the outer arm. | 06-13-2013 |
Kevin R. Hall, Kingston CA
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20090117600 | Detection of biological molecules by differential partitioning of enzyme substrates and products - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting a biological molecule associated with enzyme activity in a sample. The invention is applicable to detecting a microorganism associated with an enzyme in a sample such as water, food, soil, or a biological sample. According to a preferred embodiment of the method of the invention, a sample containing an enzyme of interest or a microorganism associated with the enzyme is combined with a suitable substrate, and a fluorescent product of the enzyme-substrate reaction is selectively detected. The fluorescent product is detected with a partitioning element or optical probe/partitioning element of the invention. In one embodiment the partitioning element provides for partitioning of only the fluorescent product molecule into the probe. The invention also provides an automated system for monitoring for biological contamination of water or other samples. | 05-07-2009 |
20130217041 | DETECTION OF BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES BY DIFFERENTIAL PARTITIONING OF ENZYME SUBSTRATES AND PRODUCTS - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting a biological molecule associated with enzyme activity in a sample. The invention is applicable to detecting a microorganism associated with an enzyme in a sample such as water, food, soil, or a biological sample. According to a preferred embodiment of the method of the invention, a sample containing an enzyme of interest or a microorganism associated with the enzyme is combined with a suitable substrate, and a fluorescent product of the enzyme-substrate reaction is selectively detected. The fluorescent product is detected with a partitioning element or optical probe/partitioning element of the invention. In one embodiment the partitioning element provides for partitioning of only the fluorescent product molecule into the probe. The invention also provides an automated system for monitoring for biological contamination of water or other samples. | 08-22-2013 |
20140295403 | DETECTION OF BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES BY DIFFERENTIAL PARTITIONING OF ENZYME SUBSTRATES AND PRODUCTS - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting a biological molecule associated with enzyme activity in a sample. The invention is applicable to detecting a microorganism associated with an enzyme in a sample such as water, food, soil, or a biological sample. According to a preferred embodiment of the method of the invention, a sample containing an enzyme of interest or a microorganism associated with the enzyme is combined with a suitable substrate, and a fluorescent product of the enzyme-substrate reaction is selectively detected. The fluorescent product is detected with a partitioning element or optical probe/partitioning element of the invention. In one embodiment the partitioning element provides for partitioning of only the fluorescent product molecule into the probe. The invention also provides an automated system for monitoring for biological contamination of water or other samples. | 10-02-2014 |
Kimberley C. Hall, Halifax CA
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20090146233 | NON-MAGNETIC SEMICONDUCTOR SPIN TRANSISTOR - A nonmagnetic semiconductor device which may be utilized as a spin resonant tunnel diode (spin RTD) and spin transistor, in which low applied voltages and/or magnetic fields are used to control the characteristics of spin-polarized current flow. The nonmagnetic semiconductor device exploits the properties of bulk inversion asymmetry (BIA) in (110)-oriented quantum wells. | 06-11-2009 |
Michael Anthony Hall, Alberta CA
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20150112600 | Spectrum Splitting - Spatial sampling is a key factor in determining acquisition parameters for seismic surveys. Acquiring the data to meet spatial sampling requirements for low, mid and high frequencies, by acquiring coarse, medium and fine acquisition grids respectively and layering these during processing, can result in reduced cost and/or higher quality surveys. | 04-23-2015 |
Michael Bernard Hall, London CA
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20140327551 | OIL PORT POSITION SENSING DEVICE - A portable apparatus for sensing position of an oil port on a rotating element (e.g. the wheel or track of a heavy vehicle) has a position sensor in electrical communication with a wireless transmitter. The wireless transmitter is configured to receive signals from the position sensor and to send signals to a wireless receiver. The apparatus further has a mounting structure (e.g. a magnet) for temporarily mounting the apparatus on the rotating element. An indicium on the apparatus associated with a desired service action to be performed on the rotating element correlates an angular position of the oil port to a pre-determined reference position of the position sensor, the angular position of the oil port being a correct position for performing the desired service action. In use, the apparatus is mounted on the rotating element so that the indicium points at the oil port and then the rotating element is rotated until the receiver indicates that the oil port is in the correct position. | 11-06-2014 |
Noel Hall, Victoria CA
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20080280932 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING VASCULAR, AUTOIMMUNE, AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The disclosure provides methods and compositions for the treatment of vascular, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases using a combination of an inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor and a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. | 11-13-2008 |
20090088427 | Treatment of Vascular, Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases Using Low Dosages of IMPDH Inhibitors - The disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating a vascular, autoimmune, and/or inflammatory disease, or a condition associated therewith, with a dose of an inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor effective to treat the vascular, autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease, or associated condition but that does not produce immunosuppression sufficient to reduce the risk of allograft rejection. These lower doses of the immunosuppressant avoid the adverse consequences of severe immunosuppression while providing effective treatment of the vascular, autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease. | 04-02-2009 |
20110269755 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING VASCULAR, AUTOIMMUNE, AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The disclosure provides compositions and methods for the treatment of vascular, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases using a combination of an inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor and a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. | 11-03-2011 |
20110306608 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING VASCULAR, AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The disclosure provides methods and compositions for the treatment of vascular, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases using a combination of an inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor and a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. | 12-15-2011 |
Peter Ryan Hall, Vancouver CA
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20140087794 | Plant Processing System and Method - A plant processor, having: a) a rotatable drum for receiving plant matter, the rotatable drum having a plurality of slots; b) a rotatable cutting reel positioned below the rotatable drum, the cutting reel rotatable in the opposite direction of the drum; c) a cutting knife horizontally positioned below the top of the reel; the cutting knife maintained in position by one or more magnets, the cutting knife slidable along a slot in a frame of the processor by a rod extending above the knife; and d) a motor to rotate a shaft secured to the reel, the shaft having a groove to frictionally engage a ring, the ring supporting the drum, whereby rotation of the reel rotates the drum in the opposite direction. | 03-27-2014 |
20160023365 | PLANT PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A plant processor, comprising a cylindrical rotatable drum for receiving plant matter and having a plurality of slots, a rotatable cutting reel positioned below the rotatable drum and being rotatable in an opposite direction to the drum, the cutting reel comprising a cylindrical rod and a plurality of longitudinal cutting blades operable to cut plant material extending through the slots in the drum, a horizontal support having a top surface and a plurality of magnets recessed in the support to be flush with the top surface, and a cutting knife having ends and a cutting edge, the knife mounted on the top surface of the support and held in place by the magnets, wherein the support maintains the cutting edge of the knife in an operable position near the reel and the drum for cutting plant material that extends through the plurality of slots in the drum; and a motor to rotate the reel and the drum. | 01-28-2016 |
Richard Hall, Port Moody CA
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20140066862 | ERGONOMIC SYRINGE SYSTEMS - Ergonomic syringe systems provide attachments that may be used to allow users to dispense or draw in fluid with increased operator comfort and reduced risk of repetitive strain injuries. The disclosure describes supports for holding syringes that permit one-handed operation, handles that are removably attachable to syringe plungers and hand supports that are removably attachable to syringe barrels. | 03-06-2014 |
Richard Hall, Vancouver CA
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20140066862 | ERGONOMIC SYRINGE SYSTEMS - Ergonomic syringe systems provide attachments that may be used to allow users to dispense or draw in fluid with increased operator comfort and reduced risk of repetitive strain injuries. The disclosure describes supports for holding syringes that permit one-handed operation, handles that are removably attachable to syringe plungers and hand supports that are removably attachable to syringe barrels. | 03-06-2014 |
Richard Hall, North Vancouver CA
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20090026201 | COATED LIFT-TAB FOR RESEALING POP-TOP CONTAINERS - A resealable pop-top beverage container is disclosed and claimed wherein a lift-tab is attached to the upper surface of the top of the container in a conventional manner such that when a finger-end of the lift-tab is raised, a swivel-end of the lift-tab forces a sealing plate to shear its connection to the edge of an access hole, thereby opening the access hole. The lift-tab of the invention includes a coating of a resilient material on at least its ventral side. When the lift-tab is rotated about a rotatable connector, the resilient material can juxtapose against the access hole thereby forming a reversible seal. | 01-29-2009 |
Richard Stephen Hall, Port Moody CA
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20090270231 | FOOT EXERCISER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A foot, toe, and ankle exercise device provides variable resistance to movements in multiple directions. The device comprises a flexible forefoot support to allow for full toe and foot range of motion. The forefoot support includes a raised surface under the toes used to help align anatomical landmarks to delineate the resistance for the toes from that of the foot/ankle. Resistance may be provided by elastic banding or tubing that is mounted on an octagonal frame. Tensioners are provided to adjust the magnitude of the resistance. A height adjustable heel cup is mounted on a horizontal track to adjust the apparatus for use by different users with different size feet. A vertical track is provided to raise or lower the forefoot support and system of elastic banding or tubing so that full range movements are possible. In another version of the invention, inelastic banding along with weights is used to provide resistance. | 10-29-2009 |
20100261583 | PORTABLE FOOT AND ANKLE EXERCISE APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A foot, toe, and ankle exercise device provides variable resistance to movements of the foot, ankle and toes in multiple directions. Embodiments of the device comprise a flexible forefoot support to allow for full toe and foot range of motion. Resistance is provided by resistance members that may comprise elastic banding or tubing. The forefoot support may be suspended by the resistance members. | 10-14-2010 |
Robert A. Hall, Vancouver CA
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20120114181 | VEHICLE POSE ESTIMATION AND LOAD PROFILING - A method of estimating the pose of a vehicle relative to a stereo camera is described herein. The method includes acquiring at least one stereo image of the vehicle from the stereo camera, wherein the stereo image comprises a plurality of scene data points, selecting a plurality of model data points corresponding to a model of the vehicle, wherein the plurality of model data points is representative of at least three degrees of freedom defining the pose of the model relative to the stereo camera, matching each of the plurality of model data points to a closest neighboring one of the plurality of scene data points according to a predetermined coarse-to-fine multi-resolution search approach, and, based on the results of the matching, determining at least three degrees of freedom defining the pose of the vehicle relative to the stereo camera. | 05-10-2012 |
Ronald Hall Hall, Woodstock CA
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20140102735 | VIBRATORY RIPPER HAVING DEPTH ADJUSTABLE RIPPING MEMBER - In an aspect of the invention a ripping mechanism for a vehicle is provided which includes a support frame, a ripping member and an impact mechanism, such as a vibrator, which is configured to reciprocate the ripping member forwardly and rearwardly about a transverse pivot axis. The ripping member is mounted within a sleeve that pivots with the ripping member about the pivot axis, while at the same time selectively permitting movement of the ripping member along the sleeve. The ripping member may thereby be raised or lowered relative to the sleeve in order to adjust the depth of the engagement head relative to the support frame. | 04-17-2014 |
Steve Hall, Calgary CA
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20090201970 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING GAS MIXTURE QUALITY - A method and system for monitoring the quality of a given gas mixture being transmitted under pressure by throttling a sample of the gas mixture to a representative pressure and measuring the hydrocarbon dew point of the sample at the representative pressure. The measured hydrocarbon dew point is indicative of the cricondentherm of the gas mixture. The representative pressure is pre-selected to provide a pre-selected margin of error between measured hydrocarbon dew points of a set of representative gas mixtures at the representative pressure and respective cricondentherms of the set of representative gas mixtures. | 08-13-2009 |
Trevor Hall, Ottawa CA
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20080267204 | Compact Load Balanced Switching Structures for Packet Based Communication Networks - A switching node is disclosed for the routing of packetized data employing a multi-stage packet based routing fabric combined with a plurality of memory switches employing memory queues. The switching node allowing reduced throughput delays, dynamic provisioning of bandwidth and packet prioritization. | 10-30-2008 |
20110142394 | MICRO-SIZE OPTICAL SWITCH ON SILICON-ON-INSULATOR PLATFORM - An innovative micro-size photonic switch is presented. The photonic switch is comprised of: a mirror having a reflecting surface; an input waveguide configured to receive an optical signal and output the optical signal at an angle of incidence upon the reflecting surface; an output tapered waveguide structure configured to output the optical signal reflected by the reflecting surface, and a set of output waveguide channels configured to output the optical signal switched by the tapered waveguide structure with one channel, where an angle formed between the input waveguide and the selected output waveguide channel at the reflecting surface exceeds the angle at which total internal reflection occurs. A switching mechanism is disposed adjacent to the reflecting surface and operable to change the refractive index along the reflective surface and thereby shift the angle at which the optical signal reflects from the mirror. More specifically, the switching mechanism may operate to change concentration of free carrier distribution along the reflective surface and thereby displace the effective reflecting interface of the mirror. In this way, the optical signal can be directed to one of two or more output ports of the output tapered waveguide structure and finally exited by one output waveguide channel that is connected to the selected port of the output tapered waveguide structure. The switch can be formed in a silicon layer of a silicon-on-insulator structure. | 06-16-2011 |
20120327771 | COMPACT LOAD BALANCED SWITCHING STRUCTURES FOR PACKET BASED COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A switching node is disclosed for the routing of packetized data employing a multi-stage packet based routing fabric combined with a plurality of memory switches employing memory queues. The switching node allowing reduced throughput delays, dynamic provisioning of bandwidth and packet prioritization. | 12-27-2012 |