baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2480970-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for optically measuring swelling of the nose
Inventor: OEHMICHEN UWE
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of the construction of device and relates more particularly to a method and a system which can for example be used to measure a nasal obstruction. The aim of the invention is to provide a method and a system which allows to measure the swelling of the nose. This aim is attained by a system that comprises a basic device (12) with light-producing components (13) and light-detecting components (14) and emitter and receiver elements (2, 3) that are disposed outside said basic device (12) on an application element (1). The aim is furthermore attained by a method according to which light is emitted from an optical emitter element (2). An optical receiver element (3) captures the light emerging in the area of emergence of the light from the side of the nose and records the incoming values and calculates therefrom diagnostically utilizable parameters.
Patent CA-2481159-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOMASONI GABRIELE
IPC: A42B3/24
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: Anti-fog visors assembly comprising at least an external visor (5) and at feast an internal visor (6) at least partially kept in abutment on the internal surface of said external visor by way of mechanical retaining means. Said mechanical retaining means comprise at least two retainers (1, 1') coupled to the external visor, wherein the internal visor is lodged, and is retained. Advantageously, at least one of the two retainers is a pin (1) rotatable with respect to the internal visor, and which comprises a portion (4) for the engagement with the same internal visor, which has at least a region for the loose engagement and at least a region for the tight engagement (15), depending on the rotation angle reached by the rotatable pin. Moreover, the aforesaid rotatable pin is jointed to means (3) for imposing its rotation which extend to the outside of the external visor.
Patent CA-2481530-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KELLY PAUL ANDREW
IPC: A43B13/22
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A shoe stud and receptacle combination for specifically oriented studs, the shoe stud (1) including a ground-engaging part (4). The stud (1) and receptacle (2) are adapted to be secured together by a multi-start threaded connection comprising a screw-threaded spigot (5) on one of the components adapted to be inserted with rotation into a screw-threaded socket on the other component. A locking means (7) of the components is arranged to become interengaged at least when the spigot (5) is fully inserted into the socket (22) to resist unscrewing of the components. The locking means (7) comprises at least one locking assembly (8), the arrangement is such that the relative number and/or position of the threads of the threaded connection and the locking assemblies (8) determine the initial and final positions of the stud (1) relative to the receptacle (2).
Patent CA-2482744-A1 (CA)
Title: Hiv envelope-cd4 complexes and hybrids
Inventor: SRIVASTAVA INDRESH
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: Env-CD4 complexes and hybrids are disclosed that expose cryptic epitopes tha t are important in virus neutralization. Methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention using the polynucleotides and polypeptides are also provided.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2485373-A1 (CA)
Title: Epha2 monoclonal antibodies and methods of use thereof
Inventor: CARLES-KINCH KELLY
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions designed for the treatment, management, or prevention of cancer, particularly, metastatic cancer. In one embodiment, the methods of the invention comprise the administration of an effective amount of an antibody that binds to EphA2 and agonizes EphA2, thereby increasing EphA2 pho 3phorylation and decreasing EphA2 levels. In other embodiments, the methods of the invention comprise the administration of an effective amount of an antibody that binds to Eph A2 and inhibits cancer cell colony formation in soft agar, inhibits tubular network fore cation in three-dimensional basement membrane or extracellular matrix preparation, preferentially binds to an EphA2 epitope that is exposed on cancer cells but not non-cancer cells, and/or has a low Koff, thereby, inhibiting tumor cell growth and/or metastasis. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more EphA2 antil)odies of the invention either alone or in combination with one or more other agents useful for cancer therapy.
Patent CA-2485946-A1 (CA)
Title: Recipient pour infusion de the anaerobie et son procede d'utilisation
Inventor: LEE SIN HANG
IPC: A47J31/18
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un récipient, se présentant sous la forme d'une grosse tasse pourvue d'un couvercle ou se présentant sous la forme d'un contenant fermé de n'importe quelle taille et de n'importe quelle forme, pour faire infuser du thé. Dans ce récipient, les feuilles de thé séchées sont soumises à une extraction par eau chaude sans être en contact avec l'oxygène se trouvant dans l'air libre et sans être en contact avec l'oxygène se trouvant dans une poche d'air libre, ce qui augmente au maximum la conservation des antioxydants dans l'extrait de thé aqueux à utiliser en tant que boisson favorisant la santé. L'invention, selon un aspect spécial, concerne un procédé standard d'utilisation de cette nouvelle tasse à thé anaérobie pour la préparation d'un extrait de thé à consommer par les hommes et par les chiens dans le but d'empêcher des maladies.
Patent CA-2488023-A1 (CA)
Title: Welding of an element of a track unit and a rail section without adding any material
Inventor: MUGG PHILIPPE
IPC: C22C38/02
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a rail line comprising an element (12) of a railroad track unit, which is made of a high-alloy steel and in which at least one alloy has a content of at least 5 percent by mass, and a rail section (14) made of steel. Said element (12) and rail section (14) are joined together by welding without adding any metal. The rail section (14) is made of low-carbon medium-alloy steel which has a carbon content of less than 0.55 percent by mass.
Patent CA-2489900-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARKE DANIEL J
IPC: H01B13/00
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A cable includes a plurality of twisted wire pairs housed inside a jacket. A plurality of protrusions extend away from a circumferential surface of the jacket. The protrusion may extend radially outward from an outer circumferential surface of the jacket, or may extend radially inward from an inner circumferential surface of the jacket toward a center of the cable. The protrusions ensure that the twisted wire pairs of one cable are well-distanced from the twisted wire pairs of another cable when two cables are placed adjacent to one another and improve the dielectric properties of the jacket. The cable can be designed to meet all of telecommunication cabling industry regulations and standards, and demonstrates improved alien crosstalk and attenuation characteristics even at high data bit rates.
Patent CA-2492357-A1 (CA)
Title: Notched mullion retainer arrangement for a refrigerator cabinet
Inventor: COLLINS CLINT J
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: A mullion is attached to a cabinet shell of a refrigerator through the use of a retainer that includes a laterally extending portion positioned between primary and secondary flanges of the cabinet shell, and a longitudinally extending portion that is interengaged with additional flange structure defined by the mullion. Clips formed on the retainer engage wall portions formed by the mullion flange structure to secure the retainer to the mullion. A tab formed on the retainer engages a keyhole formed in the secondary flange of the cabinet shell, thereby aiding in securing the retainer to the cabinet and preventing the mullion from undesirably shifting in either a horizontal or vertical manner.
Patent CA-2493843-A1 (CA)
Title: Azolidinone-vinyl fused-benzene derivatives
Inventor: VALLOTTON TANIA
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: The present invention is related to azolidinedione-vinyl fused-benzene derivatives of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of autoimmun e disorders and/or inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, bacterial or viral infections, kidney diseases, platelet aggregation, cancer, graft rejection or lung injuries. Formula (I), wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1 , R2 and n are as described in the description.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2493881-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OKUBO TADATOSHI
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A rapidly soluble film-shaped preparation containing a drug and an edible polymer, wherein the breaking strength of a film thereof is from 200 to 3, 000 g/.phi.7 mm, the tensile strength of the film is from 200 to 3, 000 g/15 mm, the water disintegration time Y[sec] is within 300 seconds (Y<=300), and when the reciprocal [mg/mm2] of the specific surface area [mm2/mg] of the film is taken as X(X>=0), the relationship of water disintegration time Y [sec] >=7500X2 is satisfied, and the rapidly soluble film-shaped preparation comprising one drug-containing layer, or having a support layer on one side or both sides of the drug-containing layer, wherein the edible polymer is hydroxypropyl cellulose and/or hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, the compounding ratio of the drug is from 0.01 to 40% by weight based on the whole preparation, and that of the edible polymer is from 40 to 99. 99% by weight based on the whole preparation.
Patent CA-2494152-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALMSLEY STEVEN E
IPC: G21C15/02
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: Dans un premier mode de réalisation, la présente invention concerne un tube d'eau de refroidissement conçu pour être utilisé dans un paquet de barres de combustible destinés à un réacteur nucléaire. Le tube possède une section centrale, une première section terminale disposée au niveau d'une extrémité de la section centrale, et une seconde section terminale disposée au niveau d'une seconde extrémité de la section centrale. Le tube d'eau de refroidissement est formé d'une unique pièce de tubulure et il ne possède ni raccord ni soudure entre les sections. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, la présente invention se rapporte à un procédé de fabrication de ce tube de refroidissement.
Patent CA-2494311-A1 (CA)
Title: Drosophila g protein coupled receptors, nucleic acids, and methods related to the same
Inventor: LARSEN MARTHA J
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: The present invention provides Drosophila melanogaster GPCR (DmGPCR) polypeptides and polynucleotides which identify and encode such a DmGPCR. In addition, the invention provides expression vectors, host cells, and methods for its production. The invention also provides methods for the identificati on of homologues in other species and of DmGPCR agonists/antagonists useful as potential insecticides. The invention further provides methods for binding a DmGPCR, methods for identifying modulators of DmGPCR expression and activity , methods for controlling a population of insects with a DmGPCR antibody, a DmGPCR antisense polynucleotide, a DmGPCR binding partner or modulator, and methods of preventing or treating a disease or condition associated with an ectoparasite. Specifically, this invention discloses the matching of the orphan Drosophila short neuropeptide F receptor with its cognate peptide ligands.
Patent CA-2495439-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAROCHE JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: G04B37/12
Filed: 2003-05-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a watch housing comprising a body made in two parts (2, 3), connected one to the other. The one of the two parts (2) guarantees the function of a watch whilst the second part (3), connected to the bracelet, comprises means for attachment of an interchangeable module (M). Said module (M) is extended by an elastic tongue (20) and security means are provided to ensure that the tongue (20) is supported on the first part (2) whilst subjecting the above to a permanent force maintaining the same in the open position.
Patent CA-2495620-A1 (CA)
Title: Toile de protection afin de proteger des intemperies les vehicules de combats militaires de type coyote et lav
Inventor: FORTIN ANDRE
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: Les véhicules de combats militaires lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés, sont laissés à l'extérieur et protégés par une toile reposant directement sur le véhicule. Le véhicule est donc soumis aux intempéries et souvent endommagé par l'eau, la neige et la glace. La présente invention est un dispositif pour la protection de véhicules militaires, fabriqué de toile de nylon qui s'installe sur les véhicules de combats et qui les protègent des intempéries, tel la pluie et la neige au moyen de mâts de fibre de verre qui sont insérés dans des gaines cousues à la toile et forment des arches. La toile est par la suite attachée aux véhicules par des sangles . Ce qui à pour effet de garder les véhicules propres, secs et toujours prêts à prendre le départ car la nei ge et la glace ne peuvent plus adhérer au dessus du véhicule.
Patent CA-2497861-A1 (CA)
Title: Gravity machine
Inventor: LAROCQUE LEONARD
IPC: F03G7/10
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: This abstract is for my invention of a "Gravity Machine".
Patent CA-2499288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HABBOOSH SAMIR W
IPC: G01K1/12
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A sensor and method of manufacturing a variable resistance sensor with a protective sheath that is cost effective and highly reliable, with stable resistance with an operating range of up to 1700 °C in hostile environments. The sheath is formed of highly stable dispersion hardened materials capable of withstanding mechanical loads and chemical attacks at elevated temperatures while maintaining internal chemical integrity.
Patent CA-2500323-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TREMMEL GUENTER
IPC: B60R13/06
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a covering device for covering a mounting recess in a cover strip of a vehicle roof. Mounting recesses of this type are, for example, provided for fastening the feet of a roof luggage carrier. The covering device is comprised of an insertion part (1), which can be position ed inside the cover strip (3), and of a hinged cover (2), which is mounted in bearing shells (7) in a manner that enables it to pivot about an axis in the longitudinal direction of the strip and which fills the recess (4) when in a closed position. Said hinged cover comprises both bearing journals (6), whic h are shaped thereon at both ends, as well as detent journals (11), which can be locked in an open and closed position by means of spring elements (12). Thes e spring elements are shaped onto the insertion part (1) and act upon the dete nt journals (11). The hinged cover (2), when in an open position, enables an unhindered access to the recess (4) by virtue of the fact that the bearing journals (6) and detent journals (11) are shaped onto the hinged cover (2) v ia a U-shaped element (5), which is dimensioned in such a manner that the edge (8) of the recess (4) projects into the open space (9) of the element (5) wh en the hinged cover (2) is open.
Patent CA-2500455-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated process for catalytic dewaxing
Inventor: TREWELLA JEFFREY C
IPC: C10G69/00
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: An integrated process is disclosed for dewaxing hydrocarbon feedstocks in a sour environment. The process includes hydrotreating, dewaxing, hydrofinishing or combination thereof wherein there is no disengagement between any of the process steps.
Patent CA-2500714-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARBONI JOAN M
IPC: A61K31/513
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne des méthodes d'utilisation d'inhibiteurs d'IGF1R combinés à des agents cytotoxiques pour un traitement synergétique du cancer.
Patent CA-2503087-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIESEN ALBERT
IPC: A61K9/19
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a lyophilized formulation of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate and a method of making the same. The present invention also provides an injectable formulation of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate reconstituted from the lyophilized formulation.
Patent CA-2503940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEATHERLY MATTHEW
IPC: A47B57/26
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A shelving system including first and second supports, an adapter extending into the first and second supports, and first and second spacers interposing the first and second supports and having first and second apertures, respectively, through which the adapter extends. A shelf interposes the first and second spacers and has a third aperture through which the adapter extends.
Patent CA-2504519-A1 (CA)
Title: Bicycle rack
Inventor: REEVES MICHAEL K
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 1994-04-15
Abstract: A rack for securing wheeled vehicles, particularly bicycles, includes wheel-receiving wells for receiving the front wheel of the vehicle and contacting the wheel at least at two points. A wheel-engaging arm, pivotally mounted to the rack, is pivoted upwardly and is extensible outwardly against a biasing element. The arm is adapted to engage the wheel of the bicycle at least at a third point for securely holding the vehicle.
Patent CA-2506538-A1 (CA)
Title: Vaccins bacteriens a superantigenes
Inventor: ULRICH ROBERT G
IPC: C12N15/31
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne des vaccins à toxines superantigènes génétiquement atténuées c'est-à-dire modifiées de manière à éliminer les attributs de superantigène, mais en n'empêchant ni la reconnaissance effective des superantigènes ni l'élaboration d'une réponse immunitaire appropriée. On a découvert que les toxines superantigènes atténuées protègent les animaux contre la provocation induite par des toxines de type sauvage. L'invention concerne également des méthodes permettant de produire et d'utiliser des toxines superantigènes modifiées.
Patent CA-2507056-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ORFINO FRANCESCO P
IPC: G21K7/00
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A method and appararatus are described for imaging wet samples with an Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM). In particular, a carrier gas is humidified such that the water vapor in the carrier gas in the sample chamber of the ESEM has a partial pressure equal to the saturated vapor pressure of water. Thus, the sample can be imaged without observing any evaporation or condensation thereon. Both the carrier gas and the water vapor may act as the imaging gas within the ESEM. The apparatus is an imaging gas delivery system for the ESEM wherein the carrier gas may be appropriately humidified.
Patent CA-2509728-A1 (CA)
Title: Breathable elastomeric glove
Inventor: SOERENS DAVE A
IPC: A61B19/04
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: The present invention is directed to breathable elastomeric gloves (20) . Th e gloves of the present invention may allow the transmission of water vapor while still providing an effective barrier to virus, bacteria, contaminants, bodily fluids, and the like. In general, a breathability additive may be incorporated into the polymer matrix of one or more layers of the glove to improve the breathability of the layer. For example, polyethylene oxide may be incorporated into a layer as a breathability additive.
Patent CA-2512682-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOTZ FRANK K
IPC: B21D26/033
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé d'hydroformage pour des parties métalliques faisant appel à des films lubrifiants liquides et solides. Les lubrifiants utilisés dans l'invention sont particulièrement utiles pour une lubrification côté poinçon. Le procédé comprend un étape dans laquelle une partie en métal ductile est recouverte soit d'un film lubrifiant liquide ou d'un film lubrifiant solide. Les lubrifiants liquides comprennent de préférence une huile et éventuellement un surfactant. Les lubrifiants solides comprennent de préférence de la cire dure et éventuellement un surfactant.
Patent CA-2513012-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical discs including equi-radial and/or spiral analysis zones and related disc drive systems and methods
Inventor: COOMBS JAMES HOWARD
IPC: G01N33/80
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: An optical analysis disc includes a substrate having an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter and an operational layer associated with the substrate. The operational layer includes encoded information located substantially along information tracks. An analysis area includes investigational features. The analysis area is positioned between the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter of the substrate and directed along the information tracks so that when an incident beam of electromagnetic energy tracks along the information tracks, any investigational features within the analysis zone are thereby interrogated circumferentially.
Patent CA-2513863-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede d'oxydation d'organo-sulfure
Inventor: CARROLL KEVIN M
IPC: C10G27/12
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un procédé d'oxydation d'impuretés organosulfurées présentes dans des flux de combustible. Ce procédé consiste à faire réagir les impuretés organosulfurées avec un hydroperoxyde organique en présence d'un catalyseur contenant du titane. Ce catalyseur contenant du titane s'obtient par imprégnation d'un solide siliceux avec un halogénure de titane dans un solvant hydrocarboné, ou avec un flux de vapeur de tétrachlorure de titane, suive de calcination. Les sulfones qui en résultent sont plus facilement extraits du flux de combustible que les impuretés organosulfurées non oxydées.
Patent CA-2514598-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEHLIN KAREN
IPC: C10L1/22
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A method and composition for identifying chemically tagged petroleum products can be achieved by adding one or more chemicals to a selected petroleum product wherein the chemical is immune to extraction from the petroleum product by conventional inexpensive absorbents, cannot be removed by extraction with acids, bases, or immiscible solvents, cannot be easily oxidized, reduced or reacted with common agents, is difficult to disguise by masking with other agents, has a low polarity, and has a boiling point in the range of the petroleum product the chemical is being added to. The presence of the chemical is determined by using ion mobility spectroscopy.
Patent CA-2516002-A1 (CA)
Title: Water condenser
Inventor: RITCHEY JONATHAN G
IPC: F24F1/0087
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A water condenser includes a fan which draws a primary airflow through an upstream refrigerant evaporator, through an air-to-air heat exchanger and in one embodiment also an air-to-water heat exchanger uses cold water collected as condensate from the evaporator, the airflow to the evaporator being pre-cooled by passing through the air-to-air heat exchanger and the air-to-water heat exchanger prior to entry into the evaporator wherein the airflow is further cooled to below its dew point so as to condense moisture onto the evaporator far gravity collection. The evaporator is cooled by a closed refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant condenser for the closed refrigerant circuit may employ the fan drawing the airflow through the evaporator or a separate fan, both of which drawing an auxiliary airflow separate from the airflow through the evaporator through a manifold whereby bath the auxiliary airflow and the airflow through the evaporator, or just the auxiliary airflow are guided through the condenser and corresponding fan.
Patent CA-2516049-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POPE TIMOTHY
IPC: G01J5/20
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: Fast microbolometer pixels integrating micro-optical focussing elements are provided. Each microbolometer pixel includes a focussing element located between the pixel body and a substrate, this focussing element preferably sending radiation back towards the central portion of the microbolometer. There is also provided a microbolometer array having a plurality of such microbolometer pixels. Advantageously, to increase the pixel speed, the present microbolometers may be built smaller than the detector and no additional structures need to be attached to said detector.