James, CA

Alexandre James, Ottawa CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150256669	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRACTION MITIGATION - A system and method for distraction mitigation wherein a location of a mobile device within one of one or more zones in a vehicle may be determined and the behavior of the mobile device and/or in-vehicle systems, with which the mobile device interacts, may be modified based on the determined location. In one example, the location of a smartphone may be determined to be within the area (a.k.a. zone) of an automobile cabin associated with a driver of the automobile and the smartphone user interface may be locked to prevent direct operation of the smartphone by the driver while still allowing indirect operation via, for example, a Bluetooth connection to an automobile infotainment system.	09-10-2015

Allan James, Balzac CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100095647	Threshed Material Collecting and Dumping Apparatus for a Combine - An apparatus for combines for the collection of threshed material discharged from the combine and automatically dumping the collected material when a predetermined weight of material is accumulated. The apparatus includes a threshed material collector attached to the combine for rotation about a horizontal axis that is closer to a forward end of the collector than a rearward end of the collector. The collector includes a plurality of horizontally spaced tines extending in a rearward direction and position to collect material discharged from the combine. A counter weight is attached to the collector for controlling the amount of material collected before the collector rotates under the weight of the collected material to a dumping position where the collected material is removed from the collector.	04-22-2010

Andrew Gibson James, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140052007	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING HRV AND RRV AND USE TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONDITION ONSET - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for identifying potential condition onset based upon a combination of Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Respiratory Rate Variability (RRV) and/or confounding factors. The present method and system may involve data collection, a temporal abstraction (TA)-based approach, and data analysis to identify potential condition onset in patients. The present method and system may generate and amend a classification scheme to be operable to determine that a patient is facing potential condition onset. The present method and system may further be operable to provide clinical decision making support. Embodiments of the present method and system may be operable to identify trends, such as temporal patterns, and to undertake a variety of analyses of collected and/or TA data to provide indicators, and determinations of potential condition onset in patients. As an example, the present method and system may be applied to identify potential condition onset of sepsis in infant patients.	02-20-2014

Brad James, Raymond CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150020436	VACUUM TRAP - A vacuum trap has a vacuum chamber and a conduit having at least one first opening open to atmosphere and a second opening connected to the vacuum chamber. A valve connects the conduit to the vacuum chamber and seals the vacuum chamber. A vacuum source maintains a vacuum inside the vacuum chamber immediately prior to the valve opening, the vacuum being sufficient to draw a vermin through an opening of the conduit. A detector detects the presence of vermin, the valve opening in response to a signal from the detector when vermin are detected.	01-22-2015

Brian G. James, Vernon CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090190828	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE DATA CHANNEL ANALYSIS USING RELATIVE STRENGTH HISTOGRAMS - Relative histograms compare occurrences in event channels for a multi-channel data set for determining comparisons therebetween. One or more relative histograms are formed using relating functions applied to channels, preferably including a quotient between a first reference channel and a second channel and between the reference channel and at least a third channel. Preferably the relating functions generate values where a ratio and its reciprocal are symmetrical about an identity value. More preferably a data set is presented in a two-dimensional histogram for establishing the deviation of significant counts from an adjustment point which is preferably at the identity value. In practice, the relative histograms can be applied to correct tint in the red, green and blue channels of color images.	07-30-2009
20140112581	METHOD FOR CORRECTING PURPLE DISTORTION IN DIGITAL IMAGES AND A COMPUTING DEVICE EMPLOYING SAME - A computing device and a method for correcting color distortion are provided, in particular for correcting purple flare. A digital image has an array of pixels each represented by a green (G), a red (R) and a blue (B) primary color, and for each pixel, the computing device establishes a minimum value between the R and B intensity values, and compares the minimum value and the G intensity value. The original R, G and B intensity values are maintained if the G intensity value is equal or greater than the minimum value. The R and B intensity values are attenuated by an adjustment value if the G intensity value is less than the minimum value. The adjustment value is calculated as the difference of the minimum value and the G intensity value.	04-24-2014

Bruce James, Oakville CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090065080	BI-DIRECTIONAL ADJUSTABLE ENERGY DISSIPATING NEAR ZERO LEAKAGE HEAD LOSS VALVE - A bi-directional adjustable energy dissipating near zero leakage head loss valve comprising a valve body including and actuation shaft housing and a guide shaft mount disposed in opposition along the transverse valve actuation axis; a fixed plate having downstream orifices parallel to the flow axis; a mobile plate having upstream orifices parallel to the flow axis adapted to move along the transverse valve actuation axis: from a fully open position, wherein the upstream and downstream orifices are aligned to allow flow communication to a fully closed position, wherein the orifices are blocked by the mobile plate; a self adjusting taper ring located about the upstream inner perimeter of the valve body, the self adjusting taper ring having an inner surface engagingly biased against and parallel to the upstream side of the mobile plate, and having an outer surface engagingly biased against an upstream pipe gasket flange.	03-12-2009

Charles Gregory James, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110180181	Gouging Machine for Double Reeds - A gouging machine for cane includes: (a) a base; (b) a cane bed, having a trough disposed parallel to a bottom surface of the cane bed, and having grooves on opposing sides thereof that slope at a groove angle with respect to the bottom surface of the cane bed, the cane bed being affixed to the base so that the trough is parallel to a top surface of the base and to a predetermined line; and (c) clamps, disposed on the opposing sides of the cane bed, each clamp having a tongue that slopes at the groove angle with respect to a clamping surface thereof, which clamping surface is adapted to grip edges of cane placed in the trough of the cane bed, and wherein the tongues of the clamps slidably engage the grooves of the cane bed so that the clamping surface of the clamps are parallel to a bottom of the trough.	07-28-2011
20110180182	Filiere for Double Reeds - A filiere for trimming cane includes: (a) a body having a trough extending inward from a flat surface; (b) a blade fastened to the body so that a cutting edge extends across the trough; (c) a hold-down mechanism positioned proximate to the blade; and (d) a force application mechanism in contact with the hold-down mechanism which causes the hold-down mechanism to press edges and a center of the cane against the trough proximate the cutting edge.	07-28-2011

Christopher Richard James, Grand Valley CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140166559	THREE-DIMENSIONAL FILAMENT MATRIX AS BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION MEDIUM - A microbial attachment means with consistent physical properties and non-degradable material suitable for submerged or free-draining filtration of wastewater is provided in the present invention. The material is used in the construction and landscaping industries and is readily available and cost-effective. It consists of a web or mesh of loosely overlapping polymeric filaments forming sheets with small three-dimensional topographic undulations or “hill and valley”, corrugated morphology. The sheets are configured into a variety of shapes that form an isometric matrix of irregular filaments as protected surface area for microbial attachment, and with intervening large pores for water and air circulation.	06-19-2014

Chun-Nam Chan James, Richmond CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140158847	Plate having a back side adapted to be secured to a base and a front side adapted for attaching various items - A flat plastic structure is provided with several horizontal, parallel rows of openings, each comprising several single, for horizontally attaching openings, alternating with several double, for vertically attaching openings. Each of the several single, for horizontally attaching openings has an upper and a lower wall converging inwardly from horizontal edges of those several openings. A flat bar for horizontally attaching centrally connects opposite vertical walls of each single opening.	06-12-2014

Clint James, Laval CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100261714	INHIBITORS OF HIV REPLICATION - Compounds of formula (I):	10-14-2010

Clint James, Candiac CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150011531	INHIBITORS OF HIV REPLICATION - Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof: wherein A	01-08-2015
20150284348	INHIBITORS OF CYTOMEGALOVIRUS - Compounds of Formula (I) wherein n, R	10-08-2015

Clint A. James, Candiac CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100233120	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	09-16-2010
20110130433	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - This disclosure concerns novel compounds of Formula (I) as defined in the specification and compositions comprising such novel compounds. These compounds are useful antiviral agents, especially in inhibiting the function of the NS5A protein encoded by Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Thus, the disclosure also concerns a method of treating HCV related diseases or conditions by use of these novel compounds or a composition comprising such novel compounds.	06-02-2011
20120328570	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	12-27-2012
20130004457	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	01-03-2013
20130034520	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	02-07-2013
20130280211	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	10-24-2013
20140017195	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	01-16-2014
20150190387	TRICYCLIC ALKENE DERIVATIVES AS HIV ATTACHMENT INHIBITORS - Compounds of Formula (I), including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein A is selected from the group consisting of: and wherein Z is: are useful as HIV attachment inhibitors.	07-09-2015
20150210684	PIPERIDINE AMIDE DERIVATIVES AS HIV ATTACHMENT INHIBITORS - Compounds of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: formule (I): wherein A is selected from the group consisting of: formule (II) and wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of: formule (III): and. are useful as HIV attachment inhibitors.	07-30-2015

Clint A. James, Longueuil CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080299075	HEPATITIS C VIRUS INHIBITORS - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	12-04-2008
20080311075	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	12-18-2008
20090068140	HEPATITIS C VIRUS INHIBITORS - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	03-12-2009
20090202478	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	08-13-2009
20090202483	Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors - The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.	08-13-2009

Clint A. James, Longeuil CA

Daryl James, Coquitlam CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090014154	Passive Thermal Management System - A traditional passive thermal management system can only be used effectively in a single orientation because it relies on the buoyancy of the heated air to create natural convection. A passive thermal management system is provided which includes means for transferring heat away from a heat source (	01-15-2009

Daryl G. James, Burnaby CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090323048	OPTICAL TRANSIT TIME VELOCIMETER - An L2F velocimeter comprises a probe for insertion into a fluid, the probe having an open area therein to allow the fluid to pass through. The probe comprises an illumination system to direct a pair of light beams, separated by a distance, through the open area, and a collection system to collect forward scattered light scattered from particles in the fluid. The collection system has an optical axis in common with the illumination system. The velocimeter further comprises an electro optical assembly connected to the probe to provide light to the illumination system, to receive light collected from the collection system, to measure a lapse time in fluctuations of the forward scattered light created by particles passing through the pair of light beams and to calculate the velocity of the fluid based on the lapse time and the separation distance.	12-31-2009

David A. James, Burnaby CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150377838	CONDUIT LOCATING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for use with at least one associated elongated conduit having first and second axial extremities and for facilitating the identification of the location of the second axial extremity of the associated conduit when presented with the first axial extremity thereof which includes an audio generator having an emitter port having an acoustic output amplitude equal to or greater than 110 dB measured at 2 inches from said emitter port.	12-31-2015

Dwayne R. James, Peterborough CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090052351	MICROPHONE EXPANSION UNIT FOR TELECONFERENCE PHONE CALLS - A portable teleconference phone system includes a plurality of portable computers each having a microphone disposed therein, the microphone configured to receive a plurality of analog audio signals from a plurality of users at a first location, the analog audio signals being converted into one of a plurality of digital audio signals at the portable computers; and a portable teleconference unit located at the first location configured to receive the digital audio signals from the portable computers over a wireless link using a Bluetooth communication protocol, the portable teleconference unit configured to multiplex the digital audio signals into a single digital audio signal, convert the single digital audio signal into a single analog audio signal representative of the analog audio signals, and send the single analog audio signal over a communication wire to a remote communication device operated by a plurality of users at a second location forming a teleconference.	02-26-2009

Gregory James, Coquitlam CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150189792	Apparatus and Methods for Processing Exfoliated Graphite Materials - Methods and apparatus for processing flexible graphite sheet material involve patterning the material, on at least one major surface, prior to further processing of the material such as densification, lamination, folding or shaping into three-dimensional structures. For densification and lamination, the patterning is selected to facilitate the removal of air from the flexible graphite sheet material during the densification and lamination process. For folding or shaping, the patterning is selected to render the graphite sheet material more flexible. In some embodiments, methods for increasing the through-plane conductivity of flexible graphite sheet material are employed. Integrated heat removal devices include sheets of graphite material that have been selectively patterned in different regions to impart desirable localized properties to the material prior to it being shaped or formed into an integrated heat removal device. Coatings and/or resin impregnation can also be used to impart desirable properties to the material or device.	07-02-2015

Johnson James, Delta CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100050552	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING LININGS ON CONCRETE STRUCTURES - Methods and apparatus are provided for lining one or more surfaces of concrete structures during fabrication thereof. A structure-lining apparatus comprises a plurality of structure-lining panels and a plurality of concrete-anchoring components. The panels, which may extend in longitudinal and transverse directions, are interconnected to one another in edge-to-edge relationship at their transverse edges to line at least a portion of the interior of the structural form. The concrete-anchoring components extend in an inward/outward direction from the panels. The concrete-anchoring components may: be integrally formed with the panels; connect to the panels via suitably configured connector components; and/or connect edge-adjacent panels to one another. The concrete-anchoring components may comprise concrete-anchoring features which may extend in the longitudinal and transverse directions (e.g. in a plane parallel to the panels) to provide concrete-anchoring surfaces. In particular embodiments, the concrete-anchoring features comprise a stem which extends in the inward/outward and longitudinal directions and, at a distance spaced apart from the panels in the inward/outward direction, one or more leaves which extend in the longitudinal and transverse directions to provide anchoring surfaces. Concrete is then poured into the form on an interior of the lining panels and allowed to solidify in the form. As the concrete solidifies, the concrete-anchoring components bond the lining panels to the resultant concrete structure.	03-04-2010

Jordan James, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130140040	DOWNHOLE FLUID RECIRCULATION VALVE - A downhole valve for insertion in a production tubing string permits recirculation of fluid pumped into the casing annulus. The valve includes a cylindrical housing defining an opening, an internal mandrel disposed within the housing, defining a central bore and defining an opening, a valve between the housing and the mandrel, wherein said valve opens to allow fluid communication from the mandrel central bore to the annulus space in response to a pressure differential between the mandrel central bore and the annular space, and biasing means for biasing the valve in a closed position. The valve may be set within a completion string by wireline techniques	06-06-2013

Jordan James, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090242210	DOWNHOLE FLUID RECIRCULATION VALVE - A downhole valve for insertion in a production tubing string permits recirculation of fluid pumped into the casing annulus. The valve includes a cylindrical housing defining an opening, an internal mandrel disposed within the housing, defining a central bore and defining an opening, a valve between the housing and the mandrel, wherein said valve opens to allow fluid communication from the mandrel central bore to the annulus space in response to a pressure differential between the mandrel central bore and the annular space, and biasing means for biasing the valve in a closed position. The valve may be set within a completion string by wireline techniques	10-01-2009
20090272522	MASTER BALL VALVE WITH INTEGRATED HANGER - A master ball valve with an integrated main hanger below the valve which may be used to hang jointed tubing, coil tubing, or electrified coil tubing for connection with an electric submersible pump.	11-05-2009
20160032653	DOWNHOLE VIBRATION TOOL - A downhole vibration tool has an outer housing having an inner surface that defines an inner bore and a flow diverter positioned within the inner bore, the flow diverter having an inner passage and an outer surface that defines a flow path between the inner surface of the outer housing and the flow diverter. A removable plug blocks the inner passage, the plug being removable to open the inner passage. A rotating member is rotatably carried within the outer housing and downstream of the flow diverter, the rotating member comprising a rotor in fluid communication with the flow path and an eccentric mass.	02-04-2016

Kelvin B. James, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150230962	METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A KNEE ORTHOSIS - A knee orthosis and a method for controlling a knee orthosis including a thigh structure having a fastening structure to be fixed to a thigh, a lower leg structure which is pivotally coupled to the thigh rail using a joint mechanism and has a fastening structure to be fixed to a lower leg as well as a foot piece for supporting a foot, and an actuator device between the thigh structure and the lower leg structure. The fastening points of the actuator on the thigh structure and lower leg structure and the center of rotation of the joint mechanism form a triangle. The fastening points are arranged on the structures such that the connecting line between the fastening points extends perpendicular to a connecting line between a fastening point and the center of rotation in an angular position of the knee in which the lower leg is bent at an angle ranging from 0° to 90° relative to the thigh.	08-20-2015

Kenneth James, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120193093	Modular Transportable System For SAGD Process - A transportable modular process for exploiting a remote heavy oil resource or the like using steam assisted gravity drainage technology or the like. Said process comprising transportable preassembled and commissioned modules which when interconnected adjacent said remote heavy oil resource provide the ability to exploit said heavy oil resource or the like. Each module being preassembled and commissioned at the time of manufacture with the necessary piping and electrical wiring and other essential equipment for each module prior to being transported to adjacent the resource. Each module being, when transported to adjacent said resource, able to be readily interconnected with other process modules to enable an entire SAGD process or the like to be constructed adjacent said resource.	08-02-2012
20120193213	Compact Evaporator for Modular Portable SAGD Process - A modular portable evaporator system for use in a Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) systems having an evaporator, with a sump comprising an oil skimming weir, a short tube vertical heat exchanger including an outer shell containing the short tubes provided for lower water circulation rate. A system further having, external to the evaporator, a compressor compressing evaporated steam from the tube-side of the heat exchanger and routing to the shell side of the same exchanger, a distillate tank to collect hot distilled water, a recirculation pump to introduce liquids from the sump into the heat exchanger and an external demister protecting the compressor from liquid impurities. The evaporator system receives produced water from the process into the sump and provides cleaned hot water to the boiler.	08-02-2012
20140054028	BITUMEN RECOVERY PROCESS - . A bitumen recovery process where the process includes the following steps:	02-27-2014
20150122631	EVAPORATOR FOR SAGD PROCESS - A closed loop contaminant control system for an evaporative water purification process at an oil recovery facility includes an evaporator having a water inlet, a distilled water discharge, and an oil and brine water discharge. A sump in the evaporator is divided by an oil skimming weir into a main sump and a blowdown sump, with the oil and brine water discharge located proximate the blowdown sump and the steam discharge located above the oil and brine discharge. A distillate tank receives distilled water from the evaporator and discharges the distilled water. The distillate tank has a level controller, other controllers provided for the system include a distilled water flow meter, a blowdown flow meter, a cycle controller, a total flow controller, a hardness controller, and a silica controller.	05-07-2015
20150203363	EVAPORATOR SUMP AND PROCESS FOR SEPARATING CONTAMINANTS RESULTING IN HIGH QUALITY STEAM - A horizontal sump for producing high quality steam, includes at least one inlet, for connection to an evaporator, for receiving steam and contaminated water from the evaporator, the evaporator having a tube side and a shell side. The horizontal sump further includes at least one steam outlet for feeding steam to an evaporator compressor. The at least one steam outlet further includes at least one wash tray, for washing any entrained brine from the steam prior to introduction of the steam to the evaporator compressor, wherein the horizontal sump increases residence time of water and steam in the sump resulting in a steam of quality greater than that of the steam from the steam and contaminated water from the evaporator.	07-23-2015

Kenneth George James, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150226353	DETACHABLE PIPE RACK MODULE WITH DETACHABLE CONNECTORS FOR USE IN A PROCESSING FACILITY - A method of building a fluids processing facility includes arranging a first level of modules, each module having a longitudinal axis and each containing at least one first pipe in a substantially adjacent and parallel orientation. A pipe rack module is arranged on a second higher level, such that a longitudinal axis of the pipe rack module is oriented in a direction that is substantially normal to the longitudinal axes of the first level of modules. The pipe rack module includes at least one second pipe. The at least one first pipe of each of the first level of modules is connected with each other via the at least one second pipe disposed in the pipe rack module to form a processing facility. Also disclosed is a pipe rack module which connects several piping modules in a fluids processing facility to each other.	08-13-2015

Kenneth V. James, Vancouver CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090009391	Lightweight Space-Fed Active Phased Array Antenna System - A system for a satellite includes a core system and multiple nodes for generating an active phased array. Each node includes a transceiver for wirelessly receiving a transmit signal from the core system, for wirelessly transmitting the transmit signals to a target, for wirelessly receiving the receive signals from the target, and for wirelessly transmitting the receive signal back to the core system. The system also includes a subsystem for inhibiting signal interference between the transmit and receive signals. Each of the nodes may also include local power generation circuitry.	01-08-2009

Michael E. James, Aurora CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150282633	MATTRESS WITH DIFFERENT FIRMNESS ZONES - A mattress has a perimeter rail having a head end, a foot end, and two sides, each having an inner surface, and at least two substantially parallel rectilinear sections. Each section comprises an array of springs whose tension is selected to provide a predetermined firmness for that section. Each adjacent pair of sections is urged into a spaced-apart relationship by a spacing means, where each spacing means comprises a flexible spacer. The flexible spacer restricts or substantially eliminates the translation of movements between the sections of the mattress, while avoiding the use of uncomfortable separation means.	10-08-2015

Michael F. James, Carlisle CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120272630	CONTROLLED FLOW AIR PRECLEANER - An air precleaner includes a housing defining an air chamber with a downwardly opening outlet and a pair of side inlets. A plurality of vanes in the air chamber define two pathways for intake air to flow from the inlet openings around bends of more than 90 degrees to the outlet opening. The pathways initially narrow to increase the velocity of air in the bends. An ejection compartment between the pathways includes two ejection openings at the ends of the bends for receiving contaminants transferred to an outer layer of the air by centrifugal force. The collected contaminants exit the housing through an evacuation opening. Downstream of the ejection openings, the pathways gradually widen to decrease the velocity of the precleaned air prior to reaching the outlet opening. The precleaner may be applied to an engine intake air cleaner or to the intake air of a cooling package.	11-01-2012
20150107116	DEBRIS VENT FOR A SAW BLADE HOUSING - A saw assembly and saw blade housing are disclosed. The housing includes a pocket portion configured to expose a portion of the saw blade for cutting of material. The housing includes an enclosure portion configured to enclose a portion of the saw blade that is not exposed by the pocket portion. The housing includes an entrance region through which the saw teeth pass during operation of the saw blade in order to enter the enclosure portion from the pocket portion. The housing includes an exhaust vent located within the enclosure portion of the housing and downstream of the entrance region, from the perspective of the operational rotation of the saw blade. The exhaust vent is configured to redirect debris material entering the enclosure portion of the housing via the entrance region, the debris material being redirected in a forward direction from the perspective of a cutting operation utilizing the saw blade.	04-23-2015

Michael Francis James, Carlisle CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140096870	METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A TIMBER-WORKING DEVICE - Method, apparatus, and system for operation of a timber-working device configured to perform at least one operation having an associated hazard zone. At least one signal from at least one orientation sensor associated with the timber-working head may indicate whether a predetermined location is within the hazard zone based on the orientation of the timber-working head. Operation of the timber-working head can be controlled based on the signal.	04-10-2014

Nic James, Milton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090106568	PASSIVE CLIENT-HOST DETECTION FOR CONNECTED PERIPHERALS - A client-host detection device for detecting connecting a connected peripheral is disclosed herein. The device comprises a peripheral sensor connected to a terminal, a terminal sensor connected to or for connection to a peripheral and a terminal electrical connector connected to the terminal for electrical connection with a peripheral electrical connector connected to a peripheral. The peripheral sensor is positioned to sense the terminal sensor upon connection of the terminal electrical connector with the peripheral electrical connector. The device allows for an electrical connector to be maintained in an unpowered state unless a peripheral is connected thereby reducing or preventing de-plating of the contacts of the electrical connector caused by conductive solution across the contacts as a result of the voltage on the connections. The device also allows for the use of an unpowered peripheral.	04-23-2009
20090240863	DISTRIBUTED POWER REGULATION - Distributed power regulation in a handheld device is provided. A system for power regulation in a handheld electronic device having a battery, includes: an expansion interface for receiving a battery power from the battery; and a peripheral interface system releasably coupled to the expansion interface and communicating with a peripheral device for generating one or more predetermined operation powers for the peripheral device, based on the battery power provided through the expansion interface.	09-24-2009

Nicholas John James, Milton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106983	PASSIVE CLIENT-HOST DETECTION FOR CONNECTED PERIPHERALS - A client-host detection device for detecting connecting a connected peripheral is disclosed herein. The device comprises a peripheral sensor connected to a terminal, a terminal sensor connected to or for connection to a peripheral and a terminal electrical connector connected to the terminal for electrical connection with a peripheral electrical connector connected to a peripheral. The peripheral sensor is positioned to sense the terminal sensor upon connection of the terminal electrical connector with the peripheral electrical connector. The device allows for an electrical connector to be maintained in an unpowered state unless a peripheral is connected thereby reducing or preventing de-plating of the contacts of the electrical connector caused by conductive solution across the contacts as a result of the voltage on the connections. The device also allows for the use of an unpowered peripheral.	05-05-2011
20110260877	REPLACEMENT BATTERY INDICATOR ON A BATTERY POWERED DEVICE - A method is provided for presenting battery degradation of a rechargeable battery to a user of an electronic device. The method comprising the following steps. An initial capacity and a remaining capacity of the rechargeable battery are obtained. The battery degradation is determined as a proportion of a difference between the initial capacity and the remaining capacity to the initial capacity. The battery degradation is visually displayed on a display of the electronic device as a battery gauge. A system to implement the method is also provided.	10-27-2011

Nicholas John James, Mississauga CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130265696	ENCLOSURE FOR AN ELETRONIC DEVICE - An enclosure is provided for a device comprising one or more electronic assemblies where the enclosure deforms under a shock in one or more selected manners to dissipate the shock energy. The deformation, which is elastic deformation, occurs at selected parts of the enclosure and/or in selected translations and/or rotations where those selections are made by the designer of the enclosure. By being able to define where and how the deformations will occur, the electronic assemblies can be located, mounted and interconnect within the enclosure such that the deformation does not adversely affect the assemblies or device.	10-10-2013

Philip James, Okotoks CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160084010	GOUGING CUTTER STRUCTURE AND DRILL BIT MADE THEREWITH - A gouging cutter, includes a cutting element having a cutting end and a mounting feature displaced from the cutting end a cutter body affixable to a drill bit body. The cutter body has a corresponding mounting feature arranged to cooperate with the mounting feature on the cutting element to retain the cutting element to the cutter body so as to enable rotation of the cutting element therein. A drill bit may include a bit body having features to enable connection to a drill string and at least one of the foregoing gouging cutters mounted to the bit body.	03-24-2016

Robert T. James, Newmarket, CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110223674	ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT - An ion mobility spectrometer analytical instrument, including an ion mobility spectrometer, a swab interface, and a desorber assembly. The desorber assembly includes a heat transfer device configured to heat a desorber, as well as a supply configured to direct gas through the desorber. The instrument further includes a drift tube, high voltage device arrayed, at least in part, proximate to the drift tube, wherein the high voltage device is configured to change a polarity of a voltage applied to the drift tube and have an absolute voltage of about 500 to 1500 volts. The instrument further includes a reactant supply unit adapted to supply reactant during a sample substance analysis, and a control unit.	09-15-2011

Scott F. James, Waterloo CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090034611	CAVLC run before encode with zero cycle costs - An apparatus including a control circuit and an encoder circuit. The control circuit may configured to generate a first control signal and a second control signal. The encoder circuit may be configured to (i) receive a plurality of coefficients, the first control signal and the second control signal and (ii) generate an encoded signal in response to the plurality of coefficients, the first control signal and the second control signal. The encoder circuit may be further configured to simultaneously encode run before syntax elements with the plurality of coefficients.	02-05-2009

Seldon T. James, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140149270	HVAC CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRATED METERING - A controller for a private unit in a multi-unit building is provided. The controller operates the private unit's HVAC equipment, and includes a processor, output display, memory, and a RF module for communication. The controller is operable to receive temperature or flow values of a fluid passing through the HVAC equipment. Using the received temperature values of the fluid passing through the HVAC equipment, the controller calculates a measured value of HVAC usage of the HVAC equipment. The measured value can be in units of energy or in dollars.	05-29-2014

Sheila H. James, Ottawa CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240624	RISK DETECTION AND ASSESSMENT OF CASH PAYMENT FOR ELECTRONIC PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS - A system and methods are provided which allow consumers to pay for ecommerce transactions through online bill payment and for merchants to determine that payments are not fraudulent. The system and methods do not rely on personal or confidential customer information relating to credit-cards and/or bank account routing information, date of birth and/or social security number. A risk manager can perform risk assessment for the cash payment based on order information and non-confidential purchaser information included in a cash payment request. In response to receiving an indication of the cash payment from the purchaser, a determination is made whether the cash payment is a good payment based on the risk assessment. The cash payment is released to a merchant in response to a determination that the cash payment is a good payment.	09-24-2009
20120095912	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC PURCHASE TRANSACTION PROCESSING - A system for initiating a payment to a merchant from a bill payment system for a purchaser in an electronic purchase transaction is provided. The purchaser may be a subscriber of the bill payment subsystem and the system may include a gateway subsystem. The gateway subsystem may receive electronic purchase transaction information. The electronic purchase transaction information may include a payment request authorized by the purchaser and an identifier associated with the merchant. The gateway subsystem may further determine that the purchaser is registered with the gateway subsystem, and send the payment request to the bill payment subsystem of which the purchaser is the subscriber. The gateway subsystem may also receive a payment notification from the bill payment subsystem, and cause a first payment to be made from a first account associated with the gateway subsystem to a second account associated with the merchant.	04-19-2012
20130117177	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOADING STORED VALUE ACCOUNTS - A system and method are provided which allow users to load stored value accounts through online bill payment. The system and method do not rely on the user loading the stored value account sharing online banking login information or account number/routing information. In an aspect, the method includes a user selecting online banking as a payment option, receiving a bill for the load amount, paying the bill through online banking bill pay, the system receiving notification from the bank of an online banking bill payment and the system notifying the stored value account provider of the payment. The cash settlement is released to a stored value account provider in response to load request.	05-09-2013
20140310166	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOADING STORED VALUE ACCOUNTS - A system and method are provided which allow users to load stored value accounts through online bill payment. The system and method do not rely on the user loading the stored value account sharing online banking login information or account number/routing information. In an aspect, the method includes a user selecting online banking as a payment option, receiving a bill for the load amount, paying the bill through online banking bill pay, the system receiving notification from the bank of an online banking bill payment and the system notifying the stored value account provider of the payment. The cash settlement is released to a stored value account provider in response to load request.	10-16-2014

Terrence William James, Grande Pointe CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140154265	ARTERIVIRUS - The present invention relates to replication-competent Arteriviruses having a decreased DUB/deISGylating activity due to a mutation in the PLP2 domain of the non-structural protein nsp2, to their use as a medicament, their use as a vaccine and in prophylaxis, to vaccines comprising such Arteriviruses and to Arteriviral PLP2-ubiquitin complexes.	06-05-2014
20150313988	ARTERIVIRUS - The present invention relates to replication-competent Arteriviruses having a decreased DUB/deISGylating activity due to a mutation in the PLP2 domain of the non-structural protein nsp2, to their use as a medicament, their use as a vaccine and in prophylaxis, to vaccines comprising such Arteriviruses and to Arteriviral PLP2-ubiquitin complexes.	11-05-2015

Trevor James, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110219648	LED EDGE-LIT SIGNAGE UTILIZING DIGITAL PRINT TECHNOLOGY - An LED edge-lit sign comprises a transparent light panel, an image-carrying sheet in front of the light panel and a reflective back plate behind the light panel. The image to be displayed is printed onto the image-carrying sheet and a translucent layer of white ink is uniformly applied over the printed image. The result is uniform and effective back lighting of the image. A transparent window may be provided to view a changeable display therethrough.	09-15-2011