baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2289533-A1 (CA)
Title: Multimedia supplement for pc accessible recorded media
Inventor: SNYDER J GARY
IPC: H04H20/76
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: A multimedia supplement for computer accessible artist-recorded media comprising program means added to recorded media and accessible by a computer;  (a) for viewing an introduction video recorded by the artist; (b) for installing a special link to the artist's web site, and an icon that quickly launches to the artist web site; and (c) for playing the artist(s) recorded rendition, including (i) displaying the title of each recorded event (e.g.  song titles, acts and scenes of a play, musical, dance, etc.), (ii) a viewer optionally and selectively viewing and/or listening to any one or all of the recorded renditions, and (iii) displaying words spoken or sung in sync with the performance; (iv) a viewer optionally playing a video of the rendition song if one is provided, (v) a viewer optionally playing an audio commentary of the rendition, and (vi) a viewer optionally displaying information about the rendition.
Patent CA-2290494-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUSTON LARRY LEROY
IPC: D21F7/08
Filed: 1998-05-18
Abstract: A papermaking through-air drying belt (10) and a method of making the same, as well as a paper web produced on the belt and the process of making the web are disclosed. The belt (10) comprises a resinous framework (20) having a web side surface (21) defining an X-Y plane, a backside surface (22) opposite the web-side surface, a Z-direction perpendicular to the X-Y plane, and a plurality of discrete deflection conduits (30) extending between the web-side surface and the backside surface. Each of the discrete conduits (30) has an axis (33) and walls (35).  The axes (33) of at least some of the discrete conduits (30) and the Z-direction form acute angles (Q) therebetween.
Patent CA-2295592-A1 (CA)
Title: Bypass valve closing means
Inventor: TULLOCH RORY MCCRAE
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 1998-07-28
Abstract: This invention relates particularly but not exclusively to the secondary means for closing a bypass valve. A bypass valve (102) is provided which comprises a body (4) having a bore extending therethrough; at least one aperture (32) adapted to allow fluid communication between the bore and a chamber defined in the body (4); and at least one aperture adapted to allow fluid communication between the chamber and the exterior of the bypass valve. Fluid communication between the chamber and the bypass valve exterior is permitted when a piston (78) located in the chamber is in a first position, but is not permitted when the piston (78) is in a second position. Means for selectively exposing the piston (78) to a pressure differential which moves the piston (78) is provided. A bypass valve is thereby provided which is more reliable than conventional bypass valve equipment.
Patent CA-2296743-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de demarrage d'une operation de coulee continue des metaux
Inventor: MERCIER GEORGES
IPC: B22D11/16
Filed: 1998-07-01
Abstract: Le procédé selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce que, avant le démarrage de la coulée, on détermine une position d'initialisation (31) du vérin de commande de la quenouille alors que celle-ci repose sur son siège sous son seul poids, et après avoir rempli le répartiteur équipé de cette quenouille, on actionne le vérin pour l'amener dans une position (33) de surfermeture contrôlée, et, pour démarrer la coulée, on commande le vérin selon une loi imposée (34) de déplacement en fonction du temps, l'instant (t1) de début de coulée étant déterminé à partir de cette loi, et on continue à actionner le vérin de commande dans le sens de l'ouverture, pour laisser le métal s'écouler dans la lingotière. Application à la coulée continue des métaux, notamment de l'acier.
Patent CA-2297918-A1 (CA)
Title: Ball screw tire tread guide
Inventor: MARKS PATRICK DAVID
IPC: B29D30/44
Filed: 1997-08-04
Abstract: Tread guides (24, 26, 28) supported on a frame (16) over a conveyor (10) have rollers (28) for engaging edges of the tread (14) on the conveyor and a constant centering force is provided by ball nuts (50, 52) in engagement with a ball screw (44) connected to a pneumatic torque applying actuator (56).  Conicity adjustment (62, 66) is provided by lateral adjustment of the ball screw (44), ball nuts (50, 52) and tread guide assembly as a unit relative to the conveyor (10).
Patent CA-2299979-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexibly coordinated stationary exercise device
Inventor: BIRRELL JAMES S
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2000-03-06
Abstract: The flexibly coordinated stationary exercise device (10) includes a frame (12) which has a forward upright member (20). The axle mounts (30) and (32) are attached to the rear region of the frame (12) and support a transverse axle (36) which is preferably operatively connected to a flywheel (38). The ends of the transverse axle (36) rotatably engage left and right crank arm assemblies (50) and (52) that are coupled to the left and right foot links (60) and (70) so that the foot links travel in an arcuate reciprocal path as the transverse axle rotates. The foot links are operatively connected to swing arm mechanisms (80) and (90), which in turn are rotatably connected to the forward upright member (20) at pivot points (84) and (94).  The swing arm mechanisms further contain hand-gripping portions (82) and (92), and the foot links further contain foot support portions (66) and (76). Flexibly coordinating members (100) are incorporated in the linkage between each respective hand-gripping portion and foot support portion to substantially and resiliently link the movement of the foot support portions to the movement of the hand-gripping portions, while permitting some degree of uncoordinated motion between the foot support portions and the hand-tripping portions.
Patent CA-2302112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOZNEY RON
IPC: B25F1/00
Filed: 2000-03-27
Abstract: The invention provides for a tool for removing or tightening thread protectors that are installed on lengths of pipe having threaded ends. The invention is designed to be effective with both current and future forms of thread protectors used in the piping industry. In accordance with this invention there is provided a tool comprising a disc-shaped housing that defines an internal chamber containing a rotably mounted drive member which in turn has an associated means of applying rotational force to it. The invention further comprises at least two thread protector-gripping members which engage the drive member and each of which has an interchangeable retractable and extended position. Rotational movement causes the thread protector gripping members to move to their extended position and engage the thread protector, thus allowing the operator to grip the thread protector with the tool and safely remove it from the pipe.
Patent CA-2302577-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic invoicing and payment system
Inventor: NEELY R ALAN
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: A system for automated electronic invoicing and payment system for providing remote customer review of automated billing from an invoicer. The system includes invoice presentment electronics having a control system and first communication electronics (101). The system also includes at least one remote authorization terminal having a customer interface, the terminal having second communication electronics (110) adapted to operatively communicate with the first communication electronics (101). The control system of the invoice presentment electronics is adapted to provide billing data, regarding a customer invoice preauthorized for automated billing, to the first communication electronics (101) for transmission to the second communication electronics (110). The customer interface of the remote authorization terminal is adapted to present the billing data to a customer and to receive a response relating to the billing data from the customer, the response indicating one of acceptance of the billing data or modification thereto.
Patent CA-2304102-A1 (CA)
Title: Polypeptide de type insuline et ses utilisations
Inventor: GURNEY AUSTIN L
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des séquences nucléotidiques et d'acides aminés destinées à identifier et à coder un nouveau polypeptide exprimé de type insuline (ILP), exprimé par exemple à partir de cellules du colon ou de l'utérus. La présente invention concerne également les molécules antisens desdites séquences nucléotidiques codant l'ILP, des vecteurs d'expression permettant de produire un ILP purifié, des anticorps capables de se fixer spécifiquement à cet ILP, des sondes d'hybridation ou des oligonucléotides conçus pour détecter les séquences d'acide nucléique codant l'ILP, des cellules hôtes génétiquement manipulées permettant d'exprimer l'ILP, des tests destinés à diagnostiquer l'activation de type insuline en fonction des molécules d'acide nucléique codant l'ILP, et des anticorps capables de se fixer spécifiquement à la protéine.
Patent CA-2305686-A1 (CA)
Title: Sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase polypeptides, polynucleotides and modulating agents and methods of use therefor
Inventor: ZHOU JIANHUI
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 1998-09-29
Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits for diagnosing and treating cancer are provided. Therapeutic compositions may comprise agents that modulate the expression or activity of a sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase (SPL). Such compositions may be administered to a mammal afflicted with cancer. Diagnostic methods and kits may employ an agent suitable for detecting alterations in endogenous SPL. Such methods and kits may be used to detect the presence of a cancer or to evaluate the prognosis of a known disease. SPL polypeptides, polynucleotides and antibodies are also provided.
Patent CA-2305689-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MERBERG DAVID
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: Novel polynucleotides and the proteins encode thereby are disclosed.
Patent CA-2308259-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for assaying the function of flaa1 and wbpm
Inventor: LAM JOSEPH S
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: Methods for detecting FlaA1 and enzymes with FlaA1-like activity are disclosed. Methods for screening for inhibitors of the enzymes are disclosed which are useful as anti-microbial agents.
Patent CA-2308367-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de dispersion et de remise en ordre de cellules
Inventor: GRENOT THIERRY
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 1998-11-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne les procédés de dispersion et de remise en ordre de cellules transmises au moyen de connexions (C1, ..., CN1) établies entre une source (3¿i?) et une ou plusieurs destinations(s) (4¿i?) reliées par un réseau de modules de commutation intermédiaires (2¿i?) définissant des chemins de transmission (a¿n?). Le procédé consiste à considérer, pour chaque connexion, les différents chemins de transmission (a¿n?) comme une seule ressource de transmission dans laquelle il disperse les cellules. Application, à tout commutateur, en particulier ATM.
Patent CA-2309804-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for browsing the internet with a telecommunications device
Inventor: WOO THOMAS YAT CHUNG
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 1998-02-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making desired World Wide Web ("Web") information amenable to dissemination to a user via a telephone instrument. The method is comprised of the steps of including, as part of an automated Web application containing desired information, an application portion which is relayable to a user utilizing a telephone instrument. The method includes the step of determining that the user is desirous of receiving said information at a telephone instrument rather than a software browser-equipped computing device. Finally the method includes the step of relaying the application portion to the user.
Patent CA-2314225-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for detecting apoptosis using fret labeled oligonucleotides
Inventor: NAZARENKO IRINA A
IPC: C12Q1/6862
Filed: 1998-12-11
Abstract: Ligase-mediated polymerase chain reaction (LM-PCR) methods are used to detect target double-stranded nucleic acid fragments such as those generated during the process of apoptosis. In these methods, a detectable oligonucleotide is incorporated into the target. This detectable oligonucleotide contains the donor moiety and/or the acceptor moiety of a molecular energy transfer (MET) pair. An example of a MET pair is a fluorescence energy resonance transfer (FRET) pair consisting of a fluorophore (donor) moiety and a quencher (acceptor) moiety. The donor moiety of the MET pair emits detectable energy such as light only when the detectable oligonucleotide is incorporated into the target. In these methods, a linker-primer oligonucleotide annealed to a ligation-aid oligonucleotide, or a linker-primer oligonucleotide containing a ligation-aid sequence, is ligated to the 5' end of each strand of a doublestranded nucleic acid fragment containing either a blunt end or a terminal overhang. After this ligation step, a detectable oligonucleotide capable of annealing to the complement of the linker-primer oligonucleotide is incorporated into the target by polymerase-catalyzed reactions. Alternatively, the linker-primer oligonucleotide is also a detectable oligonucleotide. Optionally, the target labeled by the detectable oligonucleotide is subsequently amplified, wherein the detectable oligonucleotide is incorporated into the amplification product. The target is detected by detecting the energy emitted by the donor moiety of the detectable oligonucleotide.
Patent CA-2315456-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IOUDOVSKI ALEXEI
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: A process in a computer system for generating a high level schematic from a project schematic of basic components which comprises scanning the project schematic for a predetermined cell, wherein the cell is made up of a select group of components and their interconnections, and replacing the select group of components on every occurrence that it is found in the project schematic by a cell symbol having input and outputs to generate the high level schematic. The process may also be repeated for other predetermined cells which may be selected from a library or created by the user.
Patent CA-2317707-A1 (CA)
Title: Heat exchanger in composite material and method for making same
Inventor: VIDAL JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F28D1/00
Filed: 1999-11-05
Abstract: The invention concerns a heat exchanger comprising an intermediate part (14) made of refractory composite material, for instance of C/C composite, wherein are formed ducts for fluid (16) circulation, and which is interposed between a part made of refractory composite material, for instance with a ceramic matrix, such as a C/SiC composite, forming a thermal screen (12) and a part made of thermostructural composite material, for instance a C/C composite, forming a structure maintaining the exchanger (18), the components of the exchanger being assembled by brazing. The heat exchanger is useful as wall element exposed to an intense heat flow particularly in a nuclear fusion reactor and a ramjet combustion chamber.
Patent CA-2323398-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ST-ONGE YVON
IPC: A47C3/03
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: A self-locking system comprising a state selector for detecting the intent of an occupant to rise from a chair and then automatically causing a lock to block the mobility functions of the chair. The state detector is responsive to movement of an upper portion of the body of the occupant while the occupant is still supported in a normal seated position on the seat of the chair, thereby advantageously allowing the locking of the mobility functions of the chair to occur before the occupant starts to lift his weight from the seat of the chair.
Patent CA-2324124-A1 (CA)
Title: Check verification system and method
Inventor: SLATER ALAN T
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2000-10-24
Abstract: A method and system for determining the negotiability of checks drawn on any account from any bank or other financial institution based on a comparison against stored information on whether or not checks previously drawn on that account have cleared and were paid includes a database having two related tables. A table of active accounts at any bank is generated by recording account information from checks presented for negotiation at a second bank. If the check is not returned after a predetermined number of days (i.e., the check is paid), the record is updated to show that the account is "in good standing". A separate table of accounts that are not in good standing is generated from returned unpaid checks. For each new entry in the table of accounts that are not in good standing, a corresponding record in the active account table is updated to show a status of "not in good standing". Also, for each entry in the active file that changes its status from "active" to "in good standing", any corresponding entry in the table of accounts that are not in good standing is deleted. Information concerning whether a checking account is in good standing or is not in good standing may be used by the financial institution or by merchants or other third party providers to determine, in real time, if they should accept a check as payment by querying the database so formed.
Patent CA-2325900-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic compound comprising a polymer with particular characteristics and a thickening polymer
Inventor: COTHIAS PASCALE
IPC: A61K8/72
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: Cosmetic composition includes film polymer(s) and ≥ 0.6 wt % polymeric reticular thickener(s). The film-like polymers are produced by drying a mixture of the polymer, water and ethanol at ambient temperature and 50% relative humidity. The thickener includes a mono-methacrylic acid, A cosmetic composition includes film polymer(s) and ≥ 0.6 wt % polymeric reticular thickener(s). The film-like polymers are produced by drying a mixture of the polymer, water and ethanol at ambient temperature and 50% relative humidity. The film-like polymer has a rupture elongation ≥ 300% and recovery in 300 seconds ≥ 45%; if this recovery is 45 - 60 % then the rupture elongation ≤ 1300 %. The thickener includes a mono-methacrylic acid, Independent claims are included for the following: (a) An aerosol device including the above composition. (b) Using the above composition to set a hairstyle. (c) Using the above composition to make a capillary cosmetic composition for use as in (b).
Patent CA-2326300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IKEDA MAKOTO
IPC: F21Y101/02
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: A light scattering pattern is disposed near the focus of a curved sur-face regarded as a concave minor. Scattered light reflected by the curved surface and emitted from a planar surface is focused at a predetermined focused position.  If the predetermined focused position and an image surface to be read are aligned with each other, then the scattered light from the light scattering pattern falls fully on the image surface without being wasted, so that a spatial light intensity distribution in an auxil-iary scanning direction is uniformized.
Patent CA-2327094-A1 (CA)
Title: Low-crosstalk data cable and method of manufacturing
Inventor: DESPARD V BOYD
IPC: H01B11/08
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: A low cross-talk data cable and method of manufacturing the same, where a low-crosstalk data cable includes a cable housing jacket made of flexible insulating material for housing a multi-channel shielding member and a plurality of conductors. A hollow multi-channel shielding member of the invention is formed during the cable pulling process from a single, flat, thin, self-adapting shielding tape. The multi--channel shielding member separates and prevents crosstalk between adjacent conductors. A grounded low-cross talk data cable is provided when a current drain wire is positioned down the center of the hollow multi-channel shielding member. Further, the low-crosstalk data cable may have a metallic outer shielding jacket positioned between the cable housing jacket and the combined conductor/multi- channel shielding member core. A second current drain wire may also be provided to enable grounding of the metallic outer shielding jacket.
Patent CA-2328112-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLASCHUCK OREST W
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: Methods for diagnosing cancer, such as prostate, ovarian or breast cancer, a s well as leukemia, are provided. Such methods may employ binding agents, such  as antibodies or CAR sequences of OB-cadherin or N-cadherin, that specifical ly bind to OB-cadherin or N-cadherin, or polynucleotides that hybridize to a polynucleotide encoding OB-cadherin or N-cadherin. Also provided are methods  for monitoring the progression of a cancer and to evaluate the metastatic potential of a cancer.
Patent CA-2328600-A1 (CA)
Title: Grape-type light bulb strings
Inventor: CHUN-MING LIU
IPC: F21S4/10
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: This invention discloses a grape-type light bulb string which is consisted by a new winded skill to obtain a novel structure as grapes on a connecting wire with decorative lighting effect. The structure includes a main electrical wire a plurality of separated branch strings as a curtain-type lighting string, wherein a connecting wire of the branch string is provided with a set of several outward extended wires at a suitable interval thereof. A bulb assembly is connected at an end of each extended wire and each set of the outward extended wire with the bulb assembly becomes a unit as a connecting wire having mounted with many grapes thereon for obtaining a better lighting effect and improvement.
Patent CA-2330307-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRINH TOAN
IPC: D06M13/00
Filed: 1999-04-27
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à des compositions stables, aqueuses permettant de réduire les plis de froissement et, éventuellement, d'absorber les odeurs et/ou de réduire l'électricité statique, de préférence dans des tissus, ainsi qu'à des articles contenant lesdites compositions et à des procédés d'utilisation. Une telle composition comporte un agent d'ensimage pour tissu, un polymère de rétention de forme, un sel de lithium et/ou des plastifiants permettant de réduire les plis de froissement et, éventuellement, de 0,1 % environ à 20 % environ en poids de la composition d'une cyclodextrine non complexée, soluble dans l'eau et solubilisée. La composition peut éventuellement contenir des ingrédients supplémentaires comportant des polyols à faible poids moléculaire; des sels métalliques permettant d'éliminer les odeurs; des tensioactifs ioniques et non ioniques permettant d'améliorer la qualité et l'aptitude à la formulation, un agent humectant, etc. La composition de cette invention ne contient pratiquement pas de matière susceptible de salir ou de tacher le tissu. On applique de préférence cette composition sous forme de gouttelettes de petite dimension, notamment à partir de pulvérisateurs.
Patent CA-2330962-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyesters containing an infrared absorbing material
Inventor: SCHIRMER JOSEPH PETER
IPC: C08K3/04
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: Polyesters are disclosed which contain an infrared absorbing material comprising graphite, wherein said polyester is made by the reaction of one or more dicarboxylic acids having from 8 to 40 carbon atoms, or esters thereof, with one of more diols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms and/or glycol ethers having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms, wherien said graphite is present from 0.1 to 15 parts by weight per million by weight of said polyester and has an average particle size of from 0.1 to 20 µm, and wherein said polyester has a Hunter a* coordinate value of from -2.0 to +2.0, a Hunter b* coordinate value of from -3.0 to +2.0, and a Hunter L* value of greater than 65 or wherien said polyester is a moulded preform article, having a Hunter a*  coordinate value of from -3.0 to +3.0, a Hunter b* coordinate value of from -5.0 to +7.0, and a Hunter L* value of greater than 65, as measured on a moulded bottle preform having a sidewall corss-sectional thickness of about 3.175 mm (0.125 inch). In another embodiment of the invention preformed articles or beverage bottles made of said polyesters are disclosed.