Murray, CA
Alexander Murray, Ontario CA
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20090070338 | Centralized production management for measuring mail industry processing performance - In the disclosed example, an Intelligence Management System (IMS) collects data pertaining to operations of resources of various document processing environments operated by different entities into a database. The IMS processes data from the database according to criteria, to generate at least one anonymous performance metric representing operational performance of resources within a number of the document processing environments. The anonymous metric may be presented to a user, such as personnel of one of the operating entities. If the user has sufficient access privileges, the IMS may also generate a similar client specific metric from data for one or more environments with which the user is associated, for example, to allow benchmark comparison of the operational performance of the associated environment(s) against the anonymous performance metric. | 03-12-2009 |
Brad Murray, Sherwood Park CA
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20090149735 | INTEGRATED EXTERNAL BEAM RADIOTHERAPY AND MRI SYSTEM - A radiation therapy system comprises a radiation source generating a beam of radiation and a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus. An interface acts between the radiation source and the MRI apparatus that permits irradiation to be performed simultaneously with imaging. The MRI apparatus and radiation source are coupled such that the system can be used in a rotation mode whereby the radiation source can irradiate a subject from basically any angle without reducing MRI image quality. | 06-11-2009 |
20110175694 | MAGNETIC ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR DEFINING A MAGNETIC FIELD FOR AN IMAGING VOLUME - Disclosed herein is a magnet assembly that includes at least two magnets arranged in a fixed spaced relationship with one another thereby to define a space between the magnets that encompasses an imaging volume. Each of the magnets produces a variety of magnetic field strengths across inward-facing surfaces thereof that, in combination, produce an acceptably homogeneous magnetic field in the imaging volume. Also disclosed is a method of defining a magnetic field for an imaging volume. The method comprises generating an initial model of a magnet assembly; estimating a magnetic field for the imaging volume based on the model; calculating deviation between the estimated magnetic field and a target magnetic field for the imaging volume; and updating the model to reduce the deviation by modifying the magnet assembly to produce a variety of magnetic field strengths that, in combination, produce substantially the target magnetic field in the imaging volume. | 07-21-2011 |
20110218420 | RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEM - A radiation therapy System comprises a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus and a linear accelerator capable of generating a beam of radiation. The linear accelerator is immersed in and oriented with respect to the MRI magnetic field to expose the linear accelerator to magnetic force that directs particles therein along a central axis thereof. | 09-08-2011 |
20120069962 | REAL-TIME DOSE RECONSTRUCTION USING DYNAMIC SIMULATION AND IMAGE GUIDED ADAPTIVE RADIOTHERAPY - A radiation therapy treatment method comprises imaging a subject and simulating four-dimensional aspects of radiotherapy. A treatment plan based on the simulation is generated to permit real-time, three-dimensional dose reconstruction at the time of treatment. The simulation and treatment plan are used during treatment fractions to achieve real-time image guidance. | 03-22-2012 |
20150251020 | RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEM - A radiation therapy System comprises a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus and a linear accelerator capable of generating a beam of radiation. The linear accelerator is immersed in and oriented with respect to the MRI magnetic field to expose the linear accelerator to magnetic force that directs particles therein along a central axis thereof. | 09-10-2015 |
Brad Murray, Sher Wood Park CA
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20090147916 | REAL-TIME DOSE RECONSTRUCTION USING DYNAMIC SIMULATION AND IMAGE GUIDED ADAPTIVE RADIOTHERAPY - A radiation therapy treatment method comprises imaging a subject and simulating four-dimensional aspects of radiotherapy. A treatment plan based on the simulation is generated to permit real-time, three-dimensional dose reconstruction at the time of treatment. The simulation and treatment plan are used during treatment fractions to achieve real-time image guidance. | 06-11-2009 |
Bradley Murray, Waterloo CA
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20120311126 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE FOR MEDIA STREAMING - A method for measuring quality of experience for media streaming in a network is provided, the method includes: identifying a media stream; detecting an event related to the media stream indicative of a quality of experience (QoE) as perceived by a subscriber; measuring a metric relating to the detected event; and determining a quality of experience measurement based on the metric. A system for measuring quality of experience for media streaming as perceived by subscribers in a network is provided, the system having: a media flow recognition module configured to identify a media stream; a QoE event handler operatively connected to the media flow recognition module and configured to detect an event related to the media stream indicative of a quality of experience as perceived by a subscriber; a metric measurement module operatively connected to the QoE event handler and configured to measure a metric relating to the detected event; and a quality of experience calculation module operatively connected to the metric measurement module and configured to determine a quality of experience measurement based on the metric. | 12-06-2012 |
Bruce R. Murray, Tofield CA
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20140141098 | USE OF INHALED GASEOUS NITRIC OXIDE AS A MUCOLYTIC AGENT OR EXPECTORANT - Methods and devices for treating excess mucus accumulation in mammals by administering gaseous inhaled nitric oxide or nitric oxide releasing compounds as a mucolytic agent or expectorant are provided. Delivery of gaseous nitric oxide can be made nasally or orally and is preferably substantially coincident with inhalation of the mammal or based on a synchronous parameter of the mammal's respiratory cycle. Varying therapeutic profiles may be used for the delivery of gaseous nitric oxide depending on the severity of the excess mucus accumulation. Parameters for the therapeutic profiles may include flow rate of nitric oxide containing gas, duration of administration of nitric oxide containing gas, number of breaths for which nitric oxide containing gas is to be administered, and concentrations of therapeutic NO delivered to the airways. | 05-22-2014 |
Carey Murray, Burlington CA
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20100115449 | System and method for controlling animation by tagging objects within a game environment - A game developer can “tag” an item in the game environment. When an animated character walks near the “tagged” item, the animation engine can cause the character's head to turn toward the item, and mathematically computes what needs to be done in order to make the action look real and normal. The tag can also be modified to elicit an emotional response from the character. For example, a tagged enemy can cause fear, while a tagged inanimate object may cause only indifference or indifferent interest. | 05-06-2010 |
20110181607 | System and method for controlling animation by tagging objects within a game environment - A game developer can “tag” an item in the game environment. When an animated character walks near the “tagged” item, the animation engine can cause the character's head to turn toward the item, and mathematically computes what needs to be done in order to make the action look real and normal. The tag can also be modified to elicit an emotional response from the character. For example, a tagged enemy can cause fear, while a tagged inanimate object may cause only indifference or indifferent interest. | 07-28-2011 |
20130044116 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ANIMATION BY TAGGING OBJECTS WITHIN A GAME ENVIRONMENT - A game developer can “tag” an item in the game environment. When an animated character walks near the “tagged” item, the animation engine can cause the character's head to turn toward the item, and mathematically computes what needs to be done in order to make the action look real and normal. The tag can also be modified to elicit an emotional response from the character. For example, a tagged enemy can cause fear, while a tagged inanimate object may cause only indifference or indifferent interest. | 02-21-2013 |
20140035932 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ANIMATION BY TAGGING OBJECTS WITHIN A GAME ENVIRONMENT - A game developer can “tag” an item in the game environment. When an animated character walks near the “tagged” item, the animation engine can cause the character's head to turn toward the item, and mathematically computes what needs to be done in order to make the action look real and normal. The tag can also be modified to elicit an emotional response from the character. For example, a tagged enemy can cause fear, while a tagged inanimate object may cause only indifference or indifferent interest. | 02-06-2014 |
Christopher Adam Murray, Oakville CA
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20090045128 | Filter For Removing Sediment From Water - A system for removing sediment from water is disclosed. The exemplary embodiments described herein disclose a system comprising a filter chamber, having a deck positioned inside to divide it into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The deck may have a plurality of holes to hold filtration elements and also may have a ridge or a skirt or both. An inlet line may be tangentially connected to the filter chamber and introduce influent liquid into the filter chamber below the deck and outside of the skirt. | 02-19-2009 |
20090045149 | Filter For Removing Sediment From Water - An apparatus, system, and method for removing sediment from water is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus includes a tubular filter assembly comprising a support member; and a filtratable element surrounding the support member, the filtratable element comprising a backing mesh; and a fibrous batting. A system for removing sediment from water is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the system includes a filter chamber to receive a liquid having suspended particles therein; at least one filtration cartridge housed within the filter chamber, wherein the filtration cartridge comprises at least one elongated filtratable element, each filtratable element comprising a support member, and a filtratable media adapted to surround the inner core. A method for removing sediment from water is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method for removing suspended particles from a liquid includes (1) receiving liquid containing suspended particles into a filter chamber, wherein the filter chamber comprises an inlet and outlet positioned to create pressure differential sufficient to drive the liquid through the filter chamber; (2) filtering the suspending particles from the liquid through at least one elongated filtratable element; and (3) discharging the filtered liquid. | 02-19-2009 |
20090211963 | Particle Interceptor - An interceptor having a filter chamber, an inlet passage connected to the filter chamber at an inlet opening, and an outlet passage connected to the filter chamber at an outlet opening. The outlet opening is above the inlet opening and has a minimum outlet flow elevation at which fluid can pass therethrough. A filter may be in the filter chamber between the inlet and outlet openings such that fluid passing from the inlet opening to the outlet opening must pass through the filter. A bypass passage fluidly connects the inlet passage to the outlet passage. The bypass may have a minimum bypass flow elevation at which fluid can pass through the bypass passage, the minimum bypass flow elevation being higher than the minimum outlet flow elevation. The bypass may be adapted to allow flow therethrough only when a flow resistance between the inlet and the filter exceeds a threshold value. | 08-27-2009 |
Christopher W. Murray, Nepean CA
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20110231550 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIERARCHICAL MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM RESOURCES - A capability is provided for managing resources of a system. The system resources are managed using a hierarchical organization of the system resources. The resources of the system are managed using at least one hierarchical resource pool, where a hierarchical resource pool includes a master resource pool and a plurality of virtual resource pools. The master resource pool includes a logical representation of the resources managed by the hierarchical resource pool. The virtual resource pools include logical representations of respective subsets of the resources managed by the hierarchical resource pool. A method for managing resources of a management system includes receiving, from a borrower, a resource request for one of a plurality of resources of the management system where the resources are managed using a hierarchal resource pool, identifying a virtual resource pool associated with the resource request, and determining whether to serve the resource request from the identified virtual resource pool. | 09-22-2011 |
20110231853 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING REALLOCATION OF SYSTEM RESOURCES - A capability is provided for reallocating, to a first borrower that is requesting resources, resources presently allocated to a second borrower. A method for allocating a resource of a system includes receiving a request for a system resource allocation from a first borrower, determining a request priority of the first borrower based on a present resource allocation associated with the first borrower, determining a hold priority of a second borrower based on a present resource allocation associated with the second borrower, and determining, using the first borrower request priority and the second borrower hold priority, whether to reallocate any of the second borrower resource allocation to the first borrower. | 09-22-2011 |
Christopher Warren Murray, Ottawa CA
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20080239958 | ROUTING PATH CALCULATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Routing path calculation apparatus and methods are disclosed. Calculation of routing paths within different routing areas of a communication system is handled by respective routing path calculation devices. Multiple devices may be requested to perform respective routing path calculations for segments of a routing path between endpoints in different routing areas. Recalculations may be requested from the same or different devices in the event of a change in a routing area that affects a segment of a routing path. A routing path calculation device, whether or not in this type of distributed routing path calculation system, may determine whether a previously configured path exists between an intermediate node of a calculated routing path, and take the previously configured path into account in calculating the routing path if it is determined that a previously configured path exists. The previously configured path may be an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) shortcut, for example. | 10-02-2008 |
20090037771 | MPLS diagnostics tool - A method, system and diagnostic tool for diagnosing a problem in CSPF and non-CSPF MPLS networks, including problems with LDP tunnels. This includes one or more of the following: hopping from network element to network element; determining whether an LSP between elements is operational; determining whether the hop was strict or loose; evaluating whether there is an existing path between the elements; finding and remembering an IGP link between the elements; recognizing whether the LSP is an FRR LSP; diagnosing a cause of the LSP between the elements being down; and altering a display of a topology map of the network to indicate the cause of the problem. | 02-05-2009 |
Clint Murray, Woodstock CA
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20120196237 | Cylindrical burner and method for making the same - A gas burner for use in water heaters, boilers, cooking appliances or the like uses a ceramic cylindrical body to increase conductivity of the gas burner. The gas burner comprises a solid ceramic perforated tube and a flange arranged on one end of the tube. The burner assembly also compromises a cap arranged on the opposite end of the tube from that of the flange, wherein the tube has turn down characteristics of approximately 30 to 1. The tube is manufactured by molding a non-perforated shell within a die assembly. The non-perforated shell is then dried to a predetermined moisture content and machined with a plurality of orifices into the shell to create the burner tube for a ceramic burner assembly. | 08-02-2012 |
Donald Louis Murray, St-Augustin-De-Desmaures CA
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20120042793 | METHOD AND MECHANICAL PRESS SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF DENSIFIED CYLINDRICAL BRIQUETTES - A method and a press for preparing a pressed article from compressible and cohesive biomass particles are provided. The method comprises providing a first pressing ram and a second pressing ram operating in opposite directions and disposed in a compression chamber, in retracted position; supplying a quantity of biomass particles in a space in the compression chamber between the first and second pressing rams; closing the compression chamber; extending the first pressing ram towards the biomass particles in the compression chamber; displacing the biomass particles with the first pressing ram towards the second pressing ram; detecting abutment of the biomass particles on the second pressing ram once the biomass particles are displaced by the first pressing ram to touch the second pressing ram; applying pressure to the biomass particles with the first pressing ram by extending the first pressing ram to abut the biomass particles on the second pressing ram and with the second pressing ram by extending the second press ram to abut the biomass particles on the first pressing ram; detecting a pressure applied to match a predetermined compression pressure and continuing to extend the first pressing ram and the second pressing ram until a predetermined time at the matched compression pressure has elapsed, thereby forming a pressed article; stopping the extension of the second pressing ram when a predetermined extension length for the second pressing ram is reached; continuing to extend the first pressing ram until a predetermined additional time has elapsed after the stopping; ejecting a pressed article made of compressed biomass particles from the compression chamber. | 02-23-2012 |
Donald Ray Murray, Vancouver CA
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20150109613 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING LENSES - A test chart for characterizing lenses comprises X radial lines extending from a central point and Y concentric X-sided polygons centered at the central point. Each of the X radial lines intersects one vertex of each of the polygons. Each of the X radial lines is divided into Y segments by its intersection points with the central point and with the polygons. The radial lines and the polygons define boundaries of X*Y non-overlapping patches. At least two of the patches share a boundary and are distinctly colored from each other. | 04-23-2015 |
20150222812 | VIRTUAL IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An image capture system and method wherein an image capture device has a plurality of virtual image capture devices and is configured to capture images according to a selected virtual image capture device. The selection of virtual image capture devices may vary with time, the number of images taken, or the occurrence of certain events. Images may be communicated over a data link to one or more processors, which may display the images to users. Users may add, edit or delete profiles, causing corresponding changes to virtual imaging devices. Virtual image capture devices may communicate with each other and may be configured to capture images based on analysis of images taken by other virtual capture devices. | 08-06-2015 |
E. Donald Murray, Eden Mills CA
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20090081355 | Canola Protein Isolate Functionality I - A canola protein isolate having a protein content of at least about 100 wt % (Nx 6.25) is employed as an at least partial replacement for at least one component providing functionality in a food composition. | 03-26-2009 |
20090275733 | Production of mustard seed protein isolate - Mustard seed protein isolates are produced at a high purity level of at least about 100 wt % (N×6.25) by a process wherein mustard seed protein is extracted from mustard seed meal, the resulting aqueous mustard seed protein solution is concentrated to a mustard seed protein content of at least about 200 g/L, and the concentrated mustard seed protein solution is added to chilled water having a temperature below about 15° C. to form mustard seed protein micelles, which are settled to provide a mustard seed protein micellar mass (PMM). The mustard seed protein micellar mass is separated from supernatant and may be dried. | 11-05-2009 |
20110104348 | Canola Protein Isolate Functionality I - A canola protein isolate having a protein content of at least about 100 wt % (N×6.25) is employed as an at least partial replacement for at least one component providing functionality in a food composition. | 05-05-2011 |
Frank Murray, Drayton Valley CA
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20130048423 | SUPPORTED DAVIT ARM EXTENSION ASSEMBLY FOR CABLE SUSPENDED DESCENT APPARATUS - A supported davit arm extension assembly for a descent apparatus comprising an escape shuttle suspended from a cable defining a descent path from an initial point at a receiver of a platform to a terminal point proximate to a ground surface. The extension assembly comprises a davit arm extending above the platform and secured to the receiver, and a fall arrest trolley operatively coupled to the shuttle at a first end and terminating at a second end extending substantially away from the terminal point. The second end of the fall arrest trolley has a securement point for connection to and support of a load, such as a worker, by an overhead fall arrest. While the shuttle is docked with the receiver, the fall arrest trolley extends over the platform, supported by the davit arm, and facilitates substantially unfettered movement of the worker around the platform. As the worker enters the shuttle, it is disengaged from the receiver and follows the descent path of the cable toward the ground surface. The second end of the fall arrest trolley rides along the davit arm and onto the cable and is thereafter supported thereon through the descent of the shuttle. | 02-28-2013 |
Gordon Murray, North River CA
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20120171504 | SINGLE STEP CREOSOTE/BORATE WOOD TREATMENT - Disclosed is a method of reducing insect and microbial decay in wood. The method comprises the steps of: | 07-05-2012 |
20140342172 | PENTACHLOROPHENOL/BORATE COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed is a wood preservative composition comprising: an ester of boric acid; pentachlorophenol (PCP); and American Wood Preservative Association's (AWPA) P9 Type A solvent. The composition is useful for reducing insect and microbial decay in wood. Further disclosed are methods of making and using such compositions. | 11-20-2014 |
20160000090 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING UNSATURATED FATTY ESTERS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed is a wood preservative composition comprising creosote and/or pentachlorophenol (PCP) and one or more unsaturated fatty esters. The composition is useful for reducing insect and microbial decay in wood. Further disclosed are methods of making and using such a composition and wood treated with such a composition. | 01-07-2016 |
Gregory Scott Murray, Toronto CA
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20110082945 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SCALABLE VIDEO CHUNKING - Methods and systems for creating and retrieving scalable media files using a chunking model. A plurality of network abstraction layer (NAL) units representing a scalable media presentation are grouped into a plurality of video chunks wherein each chunk represents only the NAL units of one layer and a specific time period. The plurality of video chunks are then stored in one or more scalable media files along with indexing information which provides information for retrieving the NAL units from each video chunk. In this manner, a client can request only the video chunks (and thus NAL units) that it needs or wants to achieve a specific bandwidth. | 04-07-2011 |
20120023155 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SCALABLE VIDEO DELIVERY - Methods and systems for delivering scalable media content from a server to a client are provided. A server index is provided to a media server for indexing the layers of scalable content in the form of media data groups. The client transmits at least one media request comprising a scalable media presentation identifier, a requested quality identifier and a requested layer identifier. Based on the at least one request, the server identifies the requested media data groups and transmits the requested media data groups to the client. The client receives the requested media data groups, which may be a subset of all available media data groups, and reorders the media data into decoding order for subsequent decoding and playback. | 01-26-2012 |
20120203868 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SCALABLE VIDEO DELIVERY - Methods and systems for delivering scalable media content from a server to a client are provided. A server index is provided to a media server for indexing the layers of scalable content in the form of media data groups. The client transmits at least one media request comprising a scalable media presentation identifier, a requested quality identifier and a requested layer identifier. Based on the at least one request, the server identifies the requested media data groups and transmits the requested media data groups to the client. The client receives the requested media data groups, which may be a subset of all available media data groups, and reorders the media data into decoding order for subsequent decoding and playback. | 08-09-2012 |
20140040499 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SCALABLE VIDEO CHUNKING - Methods and systems for creating and retrieving scalable media files using a chunking model. A plurality of network abstraction layer (NAL) units representing a scalable media presentation are grouped into a plurality of video chunks wherein each chunk represents only the NAL units of one layer and a specific time period. The plurality of video chunks are then stored in one or more scalable media files along with indexing information which provides information for retrieving the NAL units from each video chunk. In this manner, a client can request only the video chunks (and thus NAL units) that it needs or wants to achieve a specific bandwidth. | 02-06-2014 |
Guy Murray, Orleans CA
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20140045660 | Compressible Barbell Adapter - A compressible barbell adapter is disclosed, which consists of a compression-retraction member fastened to a hollow shaft for use on a bar. The compression and retraction movement of the compression-retraction member is generally achieved by means of a pinion and a rack system, and can be utilized in conjunction with dampening means. Slidable handles are also connected to the compression-retraction member, and serve to slide along the axis of the hollow shaft, and thus along the bar. The compressible barbell adapter is meant to be fastened onto existing bars or barbells such that additional exertion is focused on the pectoral, deltoid and back muscles during various exercises. | 02-13-2014 |
20150297939 | COMPRESSIBLE BARBELL ADAPTER - A compressible barbell adapter is disclosed, which consists of a compression-retraction member fastened to a hollow shaft for use on a bar. The compression and retraction movement of the compression-retraction member is generally achieved by means of a pinion and a rack system, and can be utilized in conjunction with dampening means. Slidable handles are also connected to the compression-retraction member, and serve to slide along the axis of the hollow shaft, and thus along the bar. The compressible barbell adapter is meant to be fastened onto existing bars or barbells such that additional exertion is focused on the pectoral, deltoid and back muscles during various exercises. | 10-22-2015 |
Jacqueline A. Murray, Pointe-Claire CA
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20100047746 | Educational Game For Teaching Sustainability Concepts - An educational game for teaching sustainability concepts includes a first group of “Social” cards provided with a social issue question and a corresponding answer, a second group of “Environmental” cards provided with an environmental issue question and a corresponding answer, and a third group of “Economic” cards provided with an economic issue question and a corresponding answer. The game also includes a game board having a circular path including a plurality of marked spaces indicating which type of card is to be selected. The game also includes a scorekeeping device for keeping track of the number of questions answered correctly by a player. The scorekeeping device includes (i) a scoring surface having a representation of a carbon footprint and (ii) carbon offset counters wherein a player covers a part of the scoring surface with a counter each time a question is answered correctly. When the scoring surface is completely covered by a predetermined number of the carbon offset counters, a player has won a round of the game. | 02-25-2010 |
James Bruce Murray, Bragg Creek CA
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20150060481 | AUTOMATED DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING - An automated dispenser for dispensing spices, condiments, herbs, teas, ground coffees, or powdered beverages, comprising a plurality of cartridges mounted on a carrier respectively containing said items, having a dispending means with relative movement capable between said dispensing means and said cartridges. A look-up table, containing a plurality of separate, discrete dispensing programs is provided for operation of the dispensing means to dispense a particular variety of mixtures and quantities from said cartridges. When a spice blend and associated dispensing program is selected by a user, the dispensing program aligns the dispensing means relative to the cartridge carrier and cartridge, to dispense a particular quantity and, in the case of a mix, to subsequently align with other selected cartridges to provide, from said cartridges, the mix of spices, herbs, condiments, powdered beverages or ground coffees. A specialized cartridge adapted for use in said automated dispenser is also disclosed. | 03-05-2015 |
20150060482 | AUTOMATED DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING - An automated dispenser for dispensing spices, condiments, herbs, teas, ground coffees, or powdered beverages, comprising a plurality of cartridges mounted on a carrier respectively containing said items, having a dispensing means with relative movement capable between said dispensing means and said cartridges. A look-up table, containing a plurality of separate, discrete dispensing programs is provided for operation of the dispensing means to dispense a particular variety of mixtures and quantities from said cartridges. When a spice blend and associated dispensing program is selected by a user, the dispensing program aligns the dispensing means relative to the cartridge carrier and cartridge, to dispense a particular quantity and, in the case of a mix, to subsequently align with other selected cartridges to provide, from said cartridges, the mix of spices, herbs, condiments, powdered beverages or ground coffees. A specialized cartridge adapted for use in said automated dispenser is also disclosed. | 03-05-2015 |
Judson Murray, Moncton CA
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20140025253 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTION AND TELEMETRY OF VEHICLE OPERATIONAL DATA FROM AN INTERNAL AUTOMOTIVE NETWORK - Systems, methods, and related computer programs are provided wherein vehicle operation data is extracted from an internal automotive network. In an embodiment, a method comprises: i) obtaining data available on the internal automotive network via iterative interrogation; ii) analyzing the obtained data to identify a set of candidate data values having at least one common feature within a suitable proximity margin; and iii) heuristically selecting a candidate data value best matching one or more selection criteria to identify a true value. These systems and methods allow data to be extracted from proprietary and non-proprietary busses in the internal automotive network. | 01-23-2014 |
20140040434 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTION OF VEHICLE OPERATIONAL DATA AND SHARING DATA WITH AUTHORIZED COMPUTER NETWORKS - Systems, methods, and related computer programs are provided wherein vehicle operation data is extracted from an internal automotive network. A system for enabling the generation and sharing of vehicle operation data via a computer network includes a data harvesting device connected to an information system of a vehicle, the data harvesting device capturing vehicle information from the vehicle and processing the vehicle information to generate current vehicle operation data; and a computer system in communication with the data harvesting device, the computer system including one or more server computers connected to a computer network. The data harvesting device connects to the computer system on an intermittent basis via a wireless network. The computer system includes a database system for logging the current vehicle operation data. The computer system is configured to act as an information gateway for provisioning the current vehicle operation data to one or more remote server computers in communication with the computer system. The computer system is also operable to enable the sharing of vehicle operation data and related information via social networks. | 02-06-2014 |
Ken Murray, Vancouver CA
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20080276929 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - The invention provides a solar collector comprising a trough-like reflector for receiving solar rays and for concentrating the rays in a direction generally transverse to the length of the reflector between its ends. Concentrator means is provided for receiving the concentrated rays from the trough-like reflector and for concentrating the rays in one or more of a direction generally along said length and a direction generally transverse to said length. | 11-13-2008 |
Martin Murray, Toronto CA
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20090211324 | ACTIVE TRANSFER APPARATUS FOR HOT STRIP MILL COILBOX - An apparatus for actively transferring a coil of hot metal within a coilbox in hot strip mill. The apparatus is located downstream of the initial coilbox uncoiling station and includes at least one singly pivoting coil cradle. Such a coil cradle has a first support roller with a fixed rotational axis, a swing-frame mounted to pivot about that axis, and a second support roller mounted to the swing-frame, able to pivot about the fixed rotational axis of the first support roller to permit the coil of hot metal to be passed from the coil cradle. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a plurality of such singly pivoting coil cradles. The apparatus may also include at least one dually pivoting coil cradle. | 08-27-2009 |
Peter George Murray, Midland CA
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20140134359 | INTERLOCKING SAFETY GRIP - A safety grip system comprises first and second safety grips that are mountable to a support structure. Each safety grip comprises a main body sized to overlie at least a portion of the support structure and have a textured exterior surface. The first and second safety grips are interlockable such that when the first safety grip is non-rotatably mounted to the support structure, the second safety grip is also non-rotatably mounted to the support structure. | 05-15-2014 |
20150117936 | CONNECTOR APPARATUS - A connector apparatus has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion mounts to an upright that has knobby hand grip protrusions. The second portion provides a connection for a laterally extending cross-member. The first portion interacts with the knobby hand grip protrusions to have a combination of a first degree of freedom permitting motion in one direction, while inhibiting motion in a second degree of freedom. The second portion has a releasable connection to the cross-member, and when engaged, has a degree of freedom of motion about an axis of the second portion cross-wise to the axis of the upright. The second portion has a releasable, retained, pin connector with a quarter-turn lock to prevent accidental disengagement. The connection of the second portion is offset such that when two connectors are seated back-to-back their cross-tie connections stand in substantially the same horizontal plane relative to the ground. | 04-30-2015 |
Robert Murray, Oakville CA
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20130145661 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - Apparatus which can be operated to selectively hide or reveal visual or graphical displays or material. In some embodiments, an apparatus useful for presenting advertising material which can be operated to reveal or display graphical advertising in a display-mode and, conversely, to hide or conceal such graphical advertising when in a conceal-mode. | 06-13-2013 |
Robert John Murray, Uxbridge CA
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20080295290 | Multiple Piece Construction Automotive Door Hinge - An automotive hinge assembly adapted to facilitate motion of a closure panel relative to a fixed body structure comprises a door component constructed from two press formed angle brackets structurally connected via a pivot pin and adapted to be mounted to a vehicle closure panel, a body component constructed from two press formed angle brackets structurally connected via a simple formed feature and the pivot pin and adapted to be mounted to a vehicle body structure, such that the pivot pin structurally assembles the two hinge components, facilitates relative rotary motion between them and structurally connects the multiple press formed angle brackets so that the resulting assembly achieves a much higher material efficiency than the prior art with an associated significant cost reduction. | 12-04-2008 |
Shawn Ernest Murray, Barrie CA
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20160000625 | INFECTION CONTROL STRAP AND PATIENT LIFTING SYSTEM - A patient lifting device includes an infection control lift strap with an inner core and an outer plastic layer that can be easily and effectively cleaned with standard disinfectant. The lift strap includes a waterproof sealed belt clamp assembly. A winch assembly includes a motor and high-efficiency gear assembly that lifts and lowers the strap with a spool assembly including an eccentric cylindrical spool. The eccentric cylindrical spool eliminates inconsistent performance of the lifting device as the strap drapes and coils onto the spool without raised attachment points. The strap includes top and bottom layers with different coefficients of friction to prevent slipping and self-tightening of the strap on the spool. The lifting device includes a thickness roller, a strap guard, and an electro-mechanical brake that locks the motor and prevents back driving. The gear assembly provides back driving when power is removed and the brake is released. | 01-07-2016 |
Stephen Burke Murray, Medicine Hat CA
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20090255432 | Super compressed detonation method and device to effect such detonation - A method and apparatus are provided for detonation of a super-compressed insensitive energetic material by cylindrical implosion followed by an axial detonation to a detonation velocity several times that of TNT and a detonation pressure in excess of ten times that of TNT. The device provides a conical metal flyer shell within which is disposed a cylindrical anvil surrounded by explosive. The anvil retains an insensitive energetic material to be compressed and detonated. A first detonation of explosive by impact of the flyer shell generates a reverberating oblique shock wave system for sample compression. Axial detonation of the compressed sample through any length of a sample is achieved following the principal of matching the axial velocity and compression time of the oblique shock wave system to the detonation velocity and induction delay time of the compressed sample. The method and apparatus are also applicable to enhancing the effect of anti-armour and anti-hard-target munitions. The apparatus is also applicable to inert sample compression to the megabar range without using the axial detonation. | 10-15-2009 |
20110061553 | Super Compressed Detonation Method and Device to Effect Such Detonation - A method for effecting physicochemical transformations and detonation properties in a material using super-compressed detonation includes: providing an insensitive energetic material to be compressed; super-compressing the material by exposure to at least one of a normally or obliquely oriented cylindrical imploding shock wave, generated from a first detonation; effecting transformations from the super-compression in the material including increasing at least material density, structural transformations and electronic energy gap transitions relative to a material unexposed to the super-compression; exposing the super-compressed material to a second detonation; and effecting transformations from the second detonation in the material including increasing at least detonation pressure, velocity and energy density relative to a material unexposed to the super-compression and second detonation. | 03-17-2011 |
Terence Michael Murray, Kitchener CA
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20100193293 | Under-ground raise, manhole, vault, or man-way safe entry/exit system - A safety system, attached to the underside of an access (lid, cover, grill, grate, or hatch) that allows the user to mount and dismount an access ladder below in an ergonomic and safe manner. The system comprises of a locking device and two handrails attached to the underside of the access cover. The handrails are attached in line with the access ladder handrails. When the access cover is in a vertical open position the locking device slides down into a hollow receiver sleeve that is in a fixed position below the surface of the access cover. This secures the access cover in a vertical open position, allowing the user to utilize the handrails on the underside of the access cover as an extension of the ladder handrails that are affixed below the surface of the access cover. | 08-05-2010 |