Deceased/Not Found Canada - Alvin, 66, & Kathy Liknes, 53, Nathan O'Brien, 5, Calgary, 30 Jun 2014 - #17

[stan laurel]

I wonder how the assets are verified. Can AL sell his patent at a later date and have his name removed?

It all depends on how the licensing/royalties contract was written up.

 

[Lalalacasbah]

I've decided to act like a reporter from the 1940's and go digging, not just take word for it and not look deeper;

anyhoo, I didn't notice the connection at first and then came to the conclusion that "Petty" is a huge understatement, IF this is the system that DG modified.;

http://www.google.com/patents/CA2313617A1?cl=en

note date;

Publication number CA2313617 A1
Publication type Application
Application number CA 2313617
Publication date Jan 18, 2002
Filing date Jul 18, 2000
Priority date Jul 18, 2000
Also published as US6629566, US20020007953

Inventors Alvin Liknes
Applicant Alvin Liknes
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Classifications (6), Legal Events (1)

External Links: CIPO, Espacenet

Method and apparatus for de-watering producing gas wells
CA 2313617 A1

http://www.sedar.com/DisplayProfile.do?lang=EN&issuerType=03&issuerNo=00001098

CCS Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3S8

Contact Name: Marshall McRae Principal Regulator: No filing is or has previously been made under the MRRS Prospectus Policy
Business e-mail address: n/a Short Form Prospectus Issuer: No
Date of Formation: Apr 17 2002 Stock Symbol:
Financial Year-End: Dec 31 Size of Issuer (Assets): $100,000,001 to $500,000,000

CCS stands for "Canadian Crude Separators"

I'm terrible at interpreting this stuff, does this mean the patent was successful because of fiscal year assets noted?

And are you noting the date because that's when DG was 'found' in Vancouver and went to prison (2000?) and that AL would've filed this patent right after his arrest? Just want to make sure I'm following or if I'm missing what you're saying.

 

[LoisLane]

I'm terrible at interpreting this stuff, does this mean the patent was successful because of fiscal year assets noted?

And are you noting the date because that's when DG was 'found' in Vancouver and went to prison (2000?) and that AL would've filed this patent right after his arrest? Just want to make sure I'm following or if I'm missing what you're saying.

Good point in regards to the timeline. That is very interesting.

 

[deugirtni]

On the sedar website, is anyone able to open any of those documents? They are all downloading as *.do documents and my computer won't open them, even if I change the file extension to .pdf, and even though some are noted as being 'word' documents and i have word on my computer. Isn't it a fairly large assumption that just because AL happened to file for a patent on ... whatever date (Jan or Jul??), and CCS looks to have a wealth of assets, and the company was formed on April 17 2002, that it has a connection ?? Is there any evidence anywhere suggesting that Marshall McRae or CCS Inc. has anything to do with AL or any of his various past companies?
Good theory though.. to think the patented equipment was actually successful. If the patent is LE's theory for motive, then surely it wouldn't be over a patent on a failed product.

I've decided to act like a reporter from the 1940's and go digging, not just take word for it and not look deeper;

anyhoo, I didn't notice the connection at first and then came to the conclusion that "Petty" is a huge understatement, IF this is the system that DG modified.;

http://www.google.com/patents/CA2313617A1?cl=en

note date;

Publication number CA2313617 A1
Publication type Application
Application number CA 2313617
Publication date Jan 18, 2002
Filing date Jul 18, 2000
Priority date Jul 18, 2000
Also published as US6629566, US20020007953

Inventors Alvin Liknes
Applicant Alvin Liknes
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Classifications (6), Legal Events (1)

External Links: CIPO, Espacenet

Method and apparatus for de-watering producing gas wells
CA 2313617 A1

http://www.sedar.com/DisplayProfile.do?lang=EN&issuerType=03&issuerNo=00001098

CCS Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3S8

Contact Name: Marshall McRae Principal Regulator: No filing is or has previously been made under the MRRS Prospectus Policy
Business e-mail address: n/a Short Form Prospectus Issuer: No
Date of Formation: Apr 17 2002 Stock Symbol:
Financial Year-End: Dec 31 Size of Issuer (Assets): $100,000,001 to $500,000,000

CCS stands for "Canadian Crude Separators"

 

[deugirtni]

Further to your link regarding the patent, I noted that it said 'Legal Events (1)', so I went to the link, and clicked on the 'legal event', and this is what comes up:

Legal Events
Date Mar 18, 2003
Code FZDE
Event Dead
Description

I've decided to act like a reporter from the 1940's and go digging, not just take word for it and not look deeper;

anyhoo, I didn't notice the connection at first and then came to the conclusion that "Petty" is a huge understatement, IF this is the system that DG modified.;

http://www.google.com/patents/CA2313617A1?cl=en

note date;

Publication number CA2313617 A1
Publication type Application
Application number CA 2313617
Publication date Jan 18, 2002
Filing date Jul 18, 2000
Priority date Jul 18, 2000
Also published as US6629566, US20020007953

Inventors Alvin Liknes
Applicant Alvin Liknes
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Classifications (6), Legal Events (1)

External Links: CIPO, Espacenet

Method and apparatus for de-watering producing gas wells
CA 2313617 A1

http://www.sedar.com/DisplayProfile.do?lang=EN&issuerType=03&issuerNo=00001098

CCS Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3S8

Contact Name: Marshall McRae Principal Regulator: No filing is or has previously been made under the MRRS Prospectus Policy
Business e-mail address: n/a Short Form Prospectus Issuer: No
Date of Formation: Apr 17 2002 Stock Symbol:
Financial Year-End: Dec 31 Size of Issuer (Assets): $100,000,001 to $500,000,000

CCS stands for "Canadian Crude Separators"

 

[Tinkerbel1]

the howwor the howwor.

Elmer Fudd as Colonel Kurtz

Lol:laugh:

 

[Tinkerbel1]

I've decided to act like a reporter from the 1940's and go digging, not just take word for it and not look deeper;

anyhoo, I didn't notice the connection at first and then came to the conclusion that "Petty" is a huge understatement, IF this is the system that DG modified.;

http://www.google.com/patents/CA2313617A1?cl=en

note date;

Publication number CA2313617 A1
Publication type Application
Application number CA 2313617
Publication date Jan 18, 2002
Filing date Jul 18, 2000
Priority date Jul 18, 2000
Also published as US6629566, US20020007953

Inventors Alvin Liknes
Applicant Alvin Liknes
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Classifications (6), Legal Events (1)

External Links: CIPO, Espacenet

Method and apparatus for de-watering producing gas wells
CA 2313617 A1

http://www.sedar.com/DisplayProfile.do?lang=EN&issuerType=03&issuerNo=00001098

CCS Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3S8

Contact Name: Marshall McRae Principal Regulator: No filing is or has previously been made under the MRRS Prospectus Policy
Business e-mail address: n/a Short Form Prospectus Issuer: No
Date of Formation: Apr 17 2002 Stock Symbol:
Financial Year-End: Dec 31 Size of Issuer (Assets): $100,000,001 to $500,000,000

CCS stands for "Canadian Crude Separators"

Boy! If I were DG I would be majorly po'd!! That's just a gigantic stab in the back and a clear case of being thrown under the bus. It seems that everytime something is uncovered, someone is shafting someone else and the ***** end of the stick never seems to be AL's. That's just all wrong. Maybe it's someone else behind AL's business decisions, a partner or something? It's not an excuse for murder, but it certainly would inspire some really angry feelings on DG's part. Maybe DG is being thrown under the bus here again....I've often wondered. JMO

 

[LoriMcA]

I'm having a really hard time with this whole case lately. I am deeply disturbed that NO suffered, and based on a number of factors I really think DG is a sick and twisted man, and didn't do this quickly and efficiently. I keep coming back to the thought of DG using NO as leverage to get KL and AL to leave the house, KL trying in desperate attempt to save her grandson, and then DG killing her and again using NO to get AL out of the house to another location. I keep coming back to the comment from LE in regards to the Amber Alert- "NO may be in the company of his grandfather" or something similar to that.

I'm not religious, but I PRAY, so hard, that NO didn't suffer one bit of fear or pain. Bless his precious heart. I've never so hoped there is a heaven and all 3 victims have been welcomed with open arms.

Sorry for the morbidity. I'm having a really difficult time this past week. I should probably take a break from WS but I feel that justice, no matter how it is achieved, is the only glimmer of hope for these families.

ITA...with every single thing you just wrote ...I haven't been here much lately....my thoughts turn to terrible things...I sleuth for hours...and everything has been just overwhelming & upsetting....but nothing...NOTHING in comparison to the victims...the family.....THAT realization hits me like a tidal wave...& then I have to step away ...just for a bit....

With that being said...while I AM here....whatchamacallit...:welcome::welcome6:

 

[LoriMcA]

I've decided to act like a reporter from the 1940's and go digging, not just take word for it and not look deeper;

anyhoo, I didn't notice the connection at first and then came to the conclusion that "Petty" is a huge understatement, IF this is the system that DG modified.;

http://www.google.com/patents/CA2313617A1?cl=en

note date;

Publication number CA2313617 A1
Publication type Application
Application number CA 2313617
Publication date Jan 18, 2002
Filing date Jul 18, 2000
Priority date Jul 18, 2000
Also published as US6629566, US20020007953

Inventors Alvin Liknes
Applicant Alvin Liknes
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Classifications (6), Legal Events (1)

External Links: CIPO, Espacenet

Method and apparatus for de-watering producing gas wells
CA 2313617 A1

http://www.sedar.com/DisplayProfile.do?lang=EN&issuerType=03&issuerNo=00001098

CCS Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3S8

Contact Name: Marshall McRae Principal Regulator: No filing is or has previously been made under the MRRS Prospectus Policy
Business e-mail address: n/a Short Form Prospectus Issuer: No
Date of Formation: Apr 17 2002 Stock Symbol:
Financial Year-End: Dec 31 Size of Issuer (Assets): $100,000,001 to $500,000,000

CCS stands for "Canadian Crude Separators"

^^^BBM

If that would be called 'petty' ...I would hate to see what kind of dispute 'giant windfall' would set off in some people....*smh*

 

[LoisLane]

In this picture of the sidewalk at the Likness home, what do you think is behind the number 14 marker? Right before the stair? looks like something is pooled there. Sorry if this was said in earlier posts.

http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Ji_oQh8gTgY/s/600/480/QMI-CS2014701DM040-original.jpg

I recall that a large fig tree was advertised for sale on kijiji. Maybe it was moved out and some dried leaves were lost in the process.

 

[kaley]

I recall that a large fig tree was advertised for sale on kijiji. Maybe it was moved out and some dried leaves were lost in the process.

I actually have that picture. I saved all the pictures from kijiji before the ads were removed. Does not look like the tree has any dry leaves and not that orange/brown/red colour in the sidewalk pic.

 

[deugirtni]

I was doing a search on the patent number, and found a previous post on WS regarding same.. with 3 'legal events'
http://www.google.com.ar/patents/US20020007953

Publication number US20020007953 A1
Publication type Application
Application number US 09/879,944
Publication date 24 Jan 2002
Filing date 14 Jun 2001
Priority date 18 Jul 2000
Also published as CA2313617A1, US6629566
Inventors Alvin Liknes
Original Assignee Liknes Alvin C.
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Referenced by (6), Classifications (8), Legal Events (3)
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Legal Events:
Date Code Event Description
11 Mar 2011 FPAY Fee payment
Year of fee payment: 8
12 Mar 2007 FPAY Fee payment
Year of fee payment: 4
15 Sep 2003 AS Assignment
Owner name: NORTHEN PRESSURE SYSTEMS INC., ALBERTA
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:LIKNES, ALVIN;REEL/FRAME:013973/0239
Effective date: 20020605
Owner name: NORTHEN PRESSURE SYSTEMS INC. #1700, 700-6TH AVENU
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Patent Assignment Abstract of Title
NOTE:Results display only for issued patents and published applications. For pending or abandoned applications please consult USPTO staff.
Total Assignments: 1
Patent #:6629566

Issue Dt:10/07/2003

Application #:09879944

Filing Dt:06/14/2001
Publication #:20020007953

Pub Dt:01/24/2002

Inventor:Alvin C. Liknes
Title:METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WATER FROM WELL-BORE OF GAS WELLS TO PERMIT EFFICIENT PRODUCTION OF GAS
Assignment: 1
Reel/Frame:013973/0239 Recorded: 09/15/2003 Pages: 4
Conveyance:ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS).
Assignor:LIKNES, ALVIN

Exec Dt:06/05/2002
Assignee:NORTHEN PRESSURE SYSTEMS INC.
#1700, 700-6TH AVENUE S.W.
CALGARY, ALBERTA T2P 0T8

Correspondent:BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP
KATHLEEN MARSMAN
1100-100 QUEEN STREET
WORLD EXCHANGE PLAZA
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1P 1J9

http://assignments.uspto.gov/assignments/q?db=pat&pub=20020007953
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I've decided to act like a reporter from the 1940's and go digging, not just take word for it and not look deeper;

anyhoo, I didn't notice the connection at first and then came to the conclusion that "Petty" is a huge understatement, IF this is the system that DG modified.;

http://www.google.com/patents/CA2313617A1?cl=en

note date;

Publication number CA2313617 A1
Publication type Application
Application number CA 2313617
Publication date Jan 18, 2002
Filing date Jul 18, 2000
Priority date Jul 18, 2000
Also published as US6629566, US20020007953

Inventors Alvin Liknes
Applicant Alvin Liknes
Export Citation BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
Classifications (6), Legal Events (1)

External Links: CIPO, Espacenet

Method and apparatus for de-watering producing gas wells
CA 2313617 A1

http://www.sedar.com/DisplayProfile.do?lang=EN&issuerType=03&issuerNo=00001098

CCS Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3S8

Contact Name: Marshall McRae Principal Regulator: No filing is or has previously been made under the MRRS Prospectus Policy
Business e-mail address: n/a Short Form Prospectus Issuer: No
Date of Formation: Apr 17 2002 Stock Symbol:
Financial Year-End: Dec 31 Size of Issuer (Assets): $100,000,001 to $500,000,000

CCS stands for "Canadian Crude Separators"

 

[LoriMcA]

I recall that a large fig tree was advertised for sale on kijiji. Maybe it was moved out and some dried leaves were lost in the process.

I actually have that picture. I saved all the pictures from kijiji before the ads were removed. Does not look like the tree has any dry leaves and not that orange/brown/red colour in the sidewalk pic.

View attachment 60469

I don't know what the markers are pointing out as per evidence but...My first thought with the sidewalk pics...the 'stuff' up against the step....dried & dirty grass clippings or pine needles....they always seem to get caught up in the wind and blown against 'edges' like that...JMOO

 

[deugirtni]

BBM

Mr. Liknes was working on a patent with Vecto Resources Ltd. He listed himself as that company’s president on his LinkedIn profile, although Vecto was dissolved in 2010, according to corporate registry records.

A similar patent was also filed jointly with Mr. Liknes and a company called Northern Pressure Systems Ltd. in 2001. One of the shareholders and directors of that company was Dick Bonnycastle, who operated Harlequin Enterprises before it was sold to the Toronto Star.

Mr. Bonnycastle told the National Post that he vaguely remembered Mr. Liknes, but the inventor hadn’t been involved with the company for about a decade. The pump was built, but never proved to be economically viable. Investment was further stalled when natural gas prices tanked in 2008. Northern Pressure Systems went dormant.

Mr. Liknes’ business problems can be traced to at least 1994, when he declared bankruptcy.

According to recently obtained files, Mr. Liknes claimed his financial misfortune was the result of a bad investment.

“I owned a company by the name of A.C.L. Resources Ltd. that lent substantial funds to related company Cherhill Resources, who in turn invested in a gold mine. Cherhill eventually went into bankruptcy. A.C.L. was unable to use the loss for tax purposes,” Mr. Liknes wrote. At the time A.C.L. owed money to Revenue Canada and was unable to pay the bill.

“I am now faced with a large tax debt personally due to a reassessment that I am unable to pay.”

Mr. Liknes was also a majority owner of Cherhill Resources. The file showed he sold a lot on Vancouver Island for $32,000 to prop up the company. It went bankrupt shortly afterward.

Mr. Liknes’s bankruptcy was contentious.

Another item in his file showed that he was sued by a man named Harris N. Hanson, who claimed the businessman had made “material misrepresentations” that allegedly induced Mr. Hanson to advance $25,000 to Cherhill Resources Inc.

The bankruptcy file also revealed that Mr. Liknes was an employee of, and had been offered options to purchase shares in, a company called Granisko Resources Inc., which also subsequently went bankrupt.

In the ‘90s, Granisko took out junk bonds in order to finance natural gas plays; by 1995, it owed $56-million — more than its assets were worth in the face of declining natural gas prices, according to the Globe and Mail at the time.

“I thought we had a fighting chance. There was some hope that the company could work its way out of this. Unfortunately, that has proven not to be the case,” then president Jack Peltier told the newspaper.

Among Granisko’s assets as listed in Mr. Liknes’s bankruptcy proceedings were oil and gas wells in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The business operated mainly out of Rainbow and Zama Lakes in Northern Alberta.

On the weekend they disappeared, Mr. Liknes and his wife were preparing for a life of retirement. Their grandson was visiting as they held an estate sale at their home in Calgary’s Parkhill neighbourhood; they were hoping to clear out furniture before spending several months in Mexico. They then planned to settle in Edmonton.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/07/18/nathan-obriens-grandfather-had-petty-dispute-with-douglas-garland-over-patent-calgary-family-says/

 

[Lalalacasbah]

Are house deeds/ownership public record?

 

[winnnancy]

Are house deeds/ownership public record?

I think you need to have access- silly billy?

 

[LoisLane]

Are house deeds/ownership public record?

I have been trying to figure out this website. I can pull up properties but I can't figure out the rest. I am hoping a family member will help me out who has full access.
http://alta.registries.gov.ab.ca/spinii/welcomeguest.aspx

 

[LoisLane]

Has this been posted before? I came across the CSA website...

http://www.csa-acvm.ca/disciplinedpersons.aspx?id=74

This is an interesting site.... Scroll down for recent disciplines

** ETA - sleuthed some more, it is not the same person so I am deleting the link. However the CSA website is a great resource.

 

[deugirtni]

I know that in the city I live in, which is in Ontario, anyone can go to the land registry office (I guess each city/town has their own?), pay a very minor fee, and get a report on who is listed as owner of any given property, no ID required, only the money up front is required. (I did this recently on a property and the charge was very minimal, I think around $6 if memory serves me correctly). I'm not sure if those records are online somewhere, also for a fee?

Are house deeds/ownership public record?

 

[LoisLane]

I keep wondering about the statement (can't find it) where the Liknes home was sold to a lawyer. How did that come out to the public?