Patents Assigned to Ontario Limited
  • Method and apparatus for harvesting and picking up sod
    Patent number: 8479835
    Abstract: A sod harvester for cutting sod strips from a ground surface while leaving an uncut strip between at least two sod strips. The sod harvester includes a mounting frame and a number of cutting heads connected to the mounting frame. The cutting heads are positioned transversely to the path of travel for cutting the sod strips. At least two cutting heads are spaced apart by the width of the uncut strip. A conveyor is located behind the cutting heads for transporting the strips upwardly and rearwardly from the cutting heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: 1045929 Ontario Limited
    Inventors: Gerardus J Brouwer, Robert Milwain
  • Networked sound masking system
    Patent number: 8477958
    Abstract: A sound masking system for shaping the ambient noise level in a physical environment. The sound masking system comprises a networked and distributed system having a number of master units coupled together and to a control unit. One or more of the master units may include satellite sound masking units which function to reproduce the sound masking signal generated by the master sound masking unit. Each of the master units is addressable over the network by the control unit enabling the control unit to program the contour, spectral band, and gain characteristics of the sound masking output signal. The system may also include a remote control unit which provides the capability to tune and adjust each master sound masking unit in situ without requiring physical access through the ceiling installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: 777388 Ontario Limited
    Inventors: Klaus R. Moeller, Niklas Moeller, Mircea Rusu, Carl Derla
  • System, Apparatus and Method for Mapping
    Publication number: 20130103312
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel apparatus and method for mapping of urban regions. An apparatus includes the remote sensing equipment that is connected to a computer processor. The remote sensing equipment gathers imaging data about an urban region. The computer processor interprets the imaging data to generate a map of the urban region comprising representations that identify a first set of indicia representing physiographic characteristics, a second set of indicia representing different types of built forms, and a third set of indicia representing patterns of human activity associated with both the physiographic characteristics and the built forms. The map can also include a fourth set of indicia representing an intensity level that at least one of the other types of indicia occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: 1626628 ONTARIO LIMITED
    Inventor: 1626628 ONTARIO LIMITED
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HARVESTING AND PICKING UP SOD
    Publication number: 20130092406
    Abstract: A sod harvester for cutting sod strips from a ground surface while leaving an uncut strip between at least two sod strips The sod harvester includes a mounting frame and a number of cutting heads connected to the mounting frame. The cutting heads are positioned transversely to the path of travel for cutting the sod strips. At least two cutting heads are spaced apart by the width of the uncut strip. A conveyor is located behind the cutting heads for transporting the strips upwardly and rearwardly from the cutting heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: 1045929 Ontario Limited
    Inventor: 1045929 Ontario Limited
  • PROTECTIVE LINER WITH WEAR DETECTION
    Publication number: 20130061971
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting materials including an electrically conductive substrate and a protective liner being in contact with the transported materials. The protective liner includes an electrically non-conductive first layer coupled to the substrate, and an electrically conductive second layer coupled to the first layer. The first layer electrically insulates the second layer from the substrate. A monitoring device is connected to the substrate and the second layer, and configured to detect an electrical connection between the substrate and the second layer indicative of wear of the protective liner. The apparatus can be in a form of a pipe, hose, elbow, valve or tank, and may be used to transport abrasive materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: 1876255 ONTARIO LIMITED
    Inventor: Daniel André Chamberland
  • System, apparatus and method for mapping
    Patent number: 8346471
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel apparatus and method for mapping of urban regions. An apparatus includes the remote sensing equipment that is connected to a computer processor. The remote sensing equipment gathers imaging data about an urban region. The computer processor interprets the imaging data to generate a map of the urban region comprising representations that identify a first set of indicia representing physiographic characteristics, a second set of indicia representing different types of built forms, and a third set of indicia representing patterns of human activity associated with both the physiographic characteristics and the built forms. The map can also include a fourth set of indicia representing an intensity level that at least one of the other types of indicia occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: 1626628 Ontario Limited
    Inventors: Anthony C. Coombes, Marcy L. Burchfield, Wolfhard Geile
  • Method and apparatus for harvesting and picking up sod
    Patent number: 8336638
    Abstract: A sod harvester includes a sod cutting knife, a sod carrier, and an inclined conveyor for carrying a sod piece from the sod cutting knife to a horizontal conveyor, where the inclined conveyor moves at faster than ground speed. The sod carrier is movable between a first location above the horizontal conveyor and a second location. In the first location, the sod piece is removably secured to the sod carrier when the sod piece is on the horizontal conveyor. In the second location, the sod carrier releases the sod piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: 1045929 Ontario Limited
    Inventors: Gerardus J Brouwer, Robert Milwain
  • Method and apparatus for harvesting and picking up sod
    Patent number: 8235131
    Abstract: A method of harvesting and handling sod includes cutting an elongated sod slab and cutting said sod slab into two sod sections, but leaving uncut at least one small sod connection between said two sod sections, thereby to tie together said sod sections in a stack containing said sod sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: 1045929 Ontario Limited
    Inventors: Gerardus J. Brouwer, Robert Milwain
  • System and method for a sound masking system for networked workstations or offices
    Patent number: 8107639
    Abstract: A sound masking system and method for providing sound masking in networked workstations or offices. The sound masking system comprises a communication network, a plurality of sound masking devices adapted to emit a sound masking signal, and a remote controller. One or more of the sound masking devices includes a controller, and the controller includes an interface for receiving information from the communication network and a component for controlling or adjusting output characteristics associated with the sound masking signal, such as volume. The controller includes a component responsive to a user input for setting or varying output characteristics associated with the sound masking signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: 777388 Ontario Limited
    Inventors: Niklas Moeller, Allen Bryce Taylor
  • PLANAR INFORMATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110292588
    Abstract: An substantially planar information device is provided comprising: a memory module including a memory device and an electrical interface to connect the memory device to a complementary interface of a computing device; and a housing including a recess in which the memory module can be removably received, a receptacle to receive the electrical interface when the memory module is received in the recess, wherein the memory module and the housing are substantially planar such that the information device can be affixed to a planar substrate without substantially changing the profile of the planar substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: 2082053 ONTARIO LIMITED
    Inventor: Ross John Douglas SEELEY
  • System, Apparatus and Method for Mapping
    Publication number: 20110267355
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel apparatus and method for mapping of urban regions. An apparatus includes the remote sensing equipment that is connected to a computer processor. The remote sensing equipment gathers imaging data about an urban region. The computer processor interprets the imaging data to generate a map of the urban region comprising representations that identify a first set of indicia representing physiographic characteristics, a second set of indicia representing different types of built forms, and a third set of indicia representing patterns of human activity associated with both the physiographic characteristics and the built forms. The map can also include a fourth set of indicia representing an intensity level that at least one of the other types of indicia occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: 1626628 ONTARIO LIMITED
    Inventors: Anthony C. Coombes, Marcy L. Burchfield, Wolfhard Geile
  • CHARACTER TRADING METHOD
    Publication number: 20110213682
    Abstract: There is provided a character training and development system for a virtual environment and related method. A character can be purchased by a user and then registered on a communication network via a unique code. Once registered, a set of attributes can be assigned to the character based on the type and class of the character. Attribute values can be assigned to the attributes by default or by user preferences. The characters can be manipulated within the virtual environment. In particular, the characters can be trained in order to improve their skills, to add new skills, and to increase their overall value and worth in the virtual environment. In addition, the characters can be traded among users for a price based on their skills. Fees can be charged for each trade. Traded characters are given a new code to transfer all control of the character to the new owner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: S.H. GANZ HOLDINGS INC. AND 816877 ONTARIO LIMITED
    Inventors: Howard Ganz, Karl Joseph Borst
  • FENCE POST CAP
    Publication number: 20110180773
    Abstract: A fence post cap is fabricated of thin-walled material with a cap portion above a plurality of depending walls. A first wall has an inwardly and upwardly extending thin-walled first protrusion with a first upper edge providing a mouth between the first wall adjacent the first upper edge and the first upper edge. Likewise, a second side wall, opposite the first side wall, has an inwardly and upwardly extending thin-walled second protrusion with a second upper edge providing a mouth between the second side wall adjacent the second upper edge and the second upper edge. The protrusions can be positioned so that they are opposite one another such that a shortest distance between the first wall adjacent the first protrusion and the second wall adjacent the second protrusion is greater than a shortest distance between the first wall inwardly extending portion and the second wall inwardly extending portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: 1461043 ONTARIO LIMITED
    Inventor: Carlos Pacheco
  • System, apparatus and method for mapping
    Patent number: 7979205
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel apparatus and method for mapping of urban regions. An apparatus includes the remote sensing equipment that is connected to a computer processor. The remote sensing equipment gathers imaging data about an urban region. The computer processor interprets the imaging data to generate a map of the urban region comprising representations that identify a first set of indicia representing physiographic characteristics, a second set of indicia representing different types of built forms, and a third set of indicia representing patterns of human activity associated with both the physiographic characteristics and the built forms. The map can also include a fourth set of indicia representing an intensity level that at least one of the other types of indicia occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: 1626628 Ontario Limited
    Inventors: Anthony C. Coombes, Marcy L. Burchfield, Wolfhard Geile
  • Actuator for a screen latch for engaging sill and header tracks
    Patent number: 7967345
    Abstract: An actuator for a latch assembly comprising a cam member including cam surfaces to engage detents to, operate said latch assembly, the resulting motion of the detents to operate a release member for a header latching portion and simultaneously to operate a release member for a sill latching portion, or alternatively to operate release members for jamb latching portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: 420820 Ontario Limited
    Inventor: John Robert Davies
  • System, Apparatus and Method for Mapping
    Publication number: 20110074783
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel apparatus and method for mapping of urban regions. An apparatus includes the remote sensing equipment that is connected to a computer processor. The remote sensing equipment gathers imaging data about an urban region. The computer processor interprets the imaging data to generate a map of the urban region comprising representations that identify a first set of indicia representing physiographic characteristics, a second set of indicia representing different types of built forms, and a third set of indicia representing patterns of human activity associated with both the physiographic characteristics and the built forms. The map can also include a fourth set of indicia representing an intensity level that at least one of the other types of indicia occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: 1626628 ONTARIO LIMITED
    Inventors: Anthony C. Coombes, Marcy L. Burchfield, Wolfhard Geile
  • System, apparatus and method for mapping
    Patent number: 7856312
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel apparatus and method for mapping of urban regions. An apparatus includes the remote sensing equipment that is connected to a computer processor. The remote sensing equipment gathers imaging data about an urban region. The computer processor interprets the imaging data to generate a map of the urban region comprising representations that identify a first set of indicia representing physiographic characteristics, a second set of indicia representing different types of built forms, and a third set of indicia representing patterns of human activity associated with both the physiographic characteristics and the built forms. The map can also include a fourth set of indicia representing an intensity level that at least one of the other types of indicia occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: 1626628 Ontario Limited
    Inventors: Anthony C. Coombes, Marcy L. Burchfield, Wolfhard Geile
  • Frozen confection and packaging
    Patent number: D628904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: 329985 Ontario Limited
    Inventor: Peter J. Josephs
  • Double pocket window frame extrusion
    Patent number: D650919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: 420820 Ontario Limited
    Inventor: Shaul Goldenberg
  • Ornament
    Patent number: D673075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: 621542 Ontario Limited
    Inventor: Paul Elia