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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110023344 | Display Assembly for Posters and the Like The present invention provides a display assembly for posters and the like having a protective sheet that may be replaced with no need to dismount the frame. The protective sheet comprises a hinge allowing the sheet to be flexed outwardly to change the display. The disp... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20100312714 | MULTI-FACET PROFILE CREATION, MANAGEMENT AND SHARING OVER SOCIAL NETWORKS There is provided a method for customizing a relationship between members of a social network based on a multi-facet member profile, the method comprising: receiving profile data associated with a member; segregating at least a part of the profile data into a plurality ... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100302011 | TRACKING OF AND COMMUNICATION WITH MOBILE TERMINALS USING A BATTERY-POWERED WIRELESS NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE There is provided a method of reducing energy consumption of tag readers in a wireless network, the method comprising: (a) turning a transmitter and a receiver of the tag reader to a power-off state; b) powering-on the transmitter of the tag reader for a limited transmi... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301289 | Anchorage extractor The present invention is directed to an anchorage extractor. The extractor is used to remove post, anchorage or stake from the ground without using a force generated by a motor. The anchorage extractor comprises a base disposed on the ground to provide a stable support.... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100283317 | Elastomeric Track With Guide Lug Reinforcements This invention relates to an endless elastomeric traction band that is used to propel tracked vehicles. The traction band generally comprises a main body defining an outer ground-engaging surface and an inner wheel-engaging surface. The outer surface is generally provid... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100225914 | METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MEASURING OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF DEVICE IN POLARIZATION MAINTAINING FIBERS BY USING REFERENCE FIBER BRAGG GRATING AND FIBER COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED THEREBY This invention provides a method for measuring and monitoring the state of polarization (SOP) of a polarization maintaining (PM) fiber and the like using a narrowband fiber Bragg grating (FBG) written on the same. The PM fiber therefore comprises a first narrowband refe... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100219137 | Water Treatment Apparatus and Method An apparatus and a method for an ozone-based treatment of polluted water are disclosed. The apparatus and the method generally comprise three stages. The first stage is an ozone treatment stage wherein the polluted water is treated with ozone gas. The second stage is a ... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100211217 | Digital Content Distribution System This invention provides an improved method to deliver large amounts of digital content to portable electronic devices at low cost, without requiring the users of such devices to download such content from the Internet. Neither do the users have to purchase or manipulate... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100201087 | Retractable Wheel System for Snowmobile Ski The present invention provides a retractable wheel system for snowmobile skis. The retractable wheel system of the present invention may be installed on a snowmobile ski without affecting its structural integrity by installing the system on the reinforced portion of the... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100183261 | MULTIMODE FIBER OUTER CLADDING COUPLER FOR MULTI-CLAD FIBERS A multimode fiber coupler has a structure in which a plurality of tapered pump fibers are coupled laterally to a multi-clad fiber, such as a double clad fiber (DCF). Such coupler is produced by first forming a plurality of tapered pump fibers and positioning them around... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100148574 | Traction Band A traction band substantially made from elastomeric material is disclosed. The traction band comprises a main band body divided into a plurality of sections connected together along laterally extending pitch lines. The band body has an interior wheel-engaging surface, a... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100105308 | Optimized Mine Ventilation System The optimized mine ventilation system of this invention supplements mine ventilation basic control systems composed of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers with human machine interfaces from vendors such as Allen-Bradley™, Modicon™ and others) or DCSs (Distributed C... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20100096914 | ENDLESS ELASTOMERIC TRACK This invention generally relates to the configuration of the inner surface of a traction band which increases the protection of the embedded reinforcing elements without reducing the flexibility of the band or increasing the generation of heat. The outer surface of the ... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100095225 | INTERACTIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD A system and method to interactively connect real entities (object or person) to virtual entities or representation thereof and share information therebetween is provided. Moreover, the virtual entities are linked, via a network and/or via a wireless network-enabled dev... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100084521 | Universal Supporting System The invention relates to a relatively universal supporting system and to the components thereof. The basic principle of the invention is to enable the installation and use of accessories produced by third parties and/or original accessories on motor vehicles, around pat... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100070898 | CONTEXTUAL WINDOW-BASED INTERFACE AND METHOD THEREFOR A contextual windows-based interface and a computer-implemented method for use with the contextual windows-based interface are provided. The interface consists of several generally adjacently disposed contextual windows wherein each contextual window generally leads to ... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20100050427 | ELASTOMERIC TRACK FIELD-REPAIR ASSEMBLY The field-repair assembly is used for temporarily repairing a ruptured or otherwise damaged elastomeric track mounted on a vehicle and generally allows the vehicle to proceed, preferably on its own, to a maintenance site located nearby where replacement or permanent rep... | 03/04/2010 |
| 20100049229 | Surgical Blade A surgical blade adapted to be typically used in medical procedures is disclosed. The blade is provided with markings located near the cutting edge. The markings are configured to be indicative of the depth of the blade and/or of the cutting edge during the incision of ... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100028217 | AIR DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM The present invention generally relates to a system for the decontamination of air wherein airborne particles and other pollutants are either neutralized and/or destroyed by ozone. The system generally comprises an access chamber for receiving the air to be decontaminat... | 02/04/2010 |
| 20100009305 | CANDLEWICK HOLDER REMOVER The candlewick holder remover enables an individual to easily remove the candlewick holder that is left in the candlestick after the candle has burned in it. The candlewick holder remover comprises an elongated portion and a removing portion, the latter comprising at le... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20100001580 | TRACTION CHAIN ASSEMBLY FOR ELASTOMERIC TRACKS A traction chain assembly for providing improved traction to elastomeric tracks is provided. The traction chain assembly comprises two side brackets adapted to be mounted on each side of the track and generally to the drive lugs thereof. The traction chain assembly furt... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20100000686 | Roll holder for tape dispenser and Tape Dispenser Assembly Therewith The present invention discloses a roll holder for tape dispenser and a tape dispenser assembly therewith. The roll holder comprises a cylindrical body and an annular portion made from a material having a high friction coefficient, the annular portion being fixed inside ... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090327056 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING ON A NETWORK A system for advertising to an end user in a computer network is provided. The system includes a server configured to transmit instructions to a client application to display an advertisement and a call-to-action for a reward in proximity to each other. The system is fu... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090321151 | TRACK SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE WIDTH This invention generally relates to track systems and traction assemblies for use as wheel replacement for wheeled vehicles. The track system uses a traction band disposed about a sprocket wheel, idler wheels and a road wheels for propulsion. The idler wheels and road w... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090298040 | Review Notebook and Learning Method A review notebook and a learning method using the same, the review notebook including a plurality of note pages arranged in repeating groupings of a predetermined number of note pages as well as a plurality of review pages occurring in bundles of at least one review pag... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090293418 | Foundation Bolt Tensioner A tensioner for tensioning foundation bolts generally used in securing large utility towers is provided. The tensioner generally comprises a hollow outer body through which the foundation bolt can extend. The lower end of the body, which is adapted to abut onto the foun... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090288362 | Mounting method for a roof The present invention discloses a method for mounting a roof using a log-like structural element. The structural element used herein comprises a top surface and a bottom surface that are complementary to each other. The structural element comprises at least two notches ... | 11/26/2009 |
| 20090287588 | METHOD, A SYSTEM AND A USER INTERFACE FOR SHOPPING USING A COMMUNICATION NETWORK There is provided a method for enabling a user to shop with at least one other user on a data network, the method comprising providing access to a user interface enabling the user to conceive a set of at least one item of interest, to share the set with at least one oth... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090282761 | Structural Element for the Construction of Log Type Houses The present invention provides a structural element for the construction of log type houses. The structural element comprises structural portions, preferably made of aluminum, and insulating material. The insulation coefficient of the structural element may be adapted t... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090279982 | Fastener Assembly and Method A fastener assembly allowing two opposed structures to be joined while providing a blind joint is disclosed as well as the method to join these two opposed structures. The fastener assembly comprises a double-ended male part and a female part. The male part has a first ... | 11/12/2009 |
| 20090267407 | TRACTION ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE This invention relates to a traction assembly for a vehicle which uses an endless traction band and a plurality of wheels for propulsion. The traction assembly pivots around a pivot point located under the traction axle of the vehicle. This pivot point is preferably lon... | 10/29/2009 |
| 20090265791 | METHOD A SYSTEM AND A UNIT FOR CONTROLLING LISTING OF ITEMS ON ELECTRONIC MARKET DATABASES There is provided a method a method for controlling listing of a given item on an electronic market database, the method comprising (1) receiving a listing request originated from a prospective provider for listing said given item on said electronic market database; (2)... | 10/22/2009 |
| 20090252568 | Automatic Securing Device for Cargo Containers The present invention provides a device for automatically engaging a cargo container on a platform or transporting vehicle. The device comprises a pair of hooks to vertically restrain the container and a pair of stop plates to laterally restrain the container. The hooks... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090224598 | METHOD FOR COMPRESSION MOULDING REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLE A method for manufacturing a polymeric article having an integrated reinforcing element. A thermoplastic material is introduced into a mould, after which reinforcing elements are inserted into the mould cavity. A second layer of the thermoplastic material is introduced ... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090224479 | Complementary game for games of chance The complementary game for games of chance of the present invention is directed towards a supplementary game that can be simultaneously and parallely during a game of chance. To dos so, the player may play a supplementary bet during the a game of chance by choosing an o... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090210928 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR MANAGING A USER RELATED ACCOUNT INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH APPLICATION SERVICES DISTRIBUTED OVER A DATA NETWORK There is provided a method for managing a user related accounts, the method comprising: receiving user account information for use in connection with at least one application service associated with the user for which a user account management is required; receiving nod... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090210713 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR SECURING AND AUTHENTICATING A MESSAGE There is provided a method for securing and authenticating a message transmitted by a sending party to a receiving party, the method comprising: before transmission, inserting, in the message, security information comprising a secure message identifier allowing for uniq... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090210311 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR CENTRALIZING ELECTRONIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH A GOOD OF INTEREST OVER A DATA NETWORK There is provided a method for centralizing electronic activities associated with a good of interest over a data network, the method comprising providing a user interface connected to the data network; enabling a participant to locate over the data network a good of int... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090206019 | WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS An apparatus for an ozone-based treatment of polluted water is disclosed. The apparatus generally comprises three stages. The first stage is an ozone treatment stage wherein the polluted water is treated with ozone gas. The second stage is a degassing stage wherein exce... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090205281 | STARTER ELEMENT FOR STACKABLE INTER-ENGAGING BRICKS A starter element for stackable inter-engaging bricks, blocks and stones for building mortarless walls is disclosed. The starter element comprises an horizontally extending strip having a first portion customized to be adjustably attached to a structure, a second portio... | 08/20/2009 |
