baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2367459-A1 (CA)
Title: Computer-implemented system and method for booking airline travel itineraries
Inventor: KELLER BRETT
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2000-02-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for purchasing an airline ticket, includes entering into a computer information describing a flight desired by a consumer (102), including a target price (103), and performing a search on an airline reservation system database for flights corresponding to the desired flight information (102). The method determines whether a flight found during the search has a fare that is at least equal to the target price (103), and if so books the flight to hold it for the consumer for a predetermined period of time to allow the consumer to effect payment. The consumer is informed by e-mail notification of the seat reservation and instructing the consumer regarding payment requirements to effect purchase of the airline ticket. If a flight having the target price (103) or better is found, the method continues to periodically perform the search over a predetermined number of days into the future, and inform the consumer by e-mail of the ongoing results of the search (201).
Patent CA-2368137-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de fabrication d'un projectile multi-element pour munition d'armes a feu et projectile ainsi produit
Inventor: BEAL HAROLD F
IPC: F42B12/74
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: Cette invention concerne la fabrication d'un projectile pour munitions d'armes de petit calibre qui consiste à fabriquer une pluralité d'éléments compacts à partir d'un mélange de poudre de métal lourd et de poudre de métal léger à la température ambiante et, sans autre traitement, à introduire un à un ces éléments compacts dans une chemise de métal, en comprimant chaque élément dans la chemise sous une pression suffisante pour garantir un remplissage sensiblement complet de la partie correspondante de la chemise par chaque élément avant introduction de l'élément compact suivant. Les éléments compacts remplissent un volume inférieur au volume total de la chemise, dont une partie reste ainsi vide. Avant de comprimer les derniers éléments compacts introduits dans la chemise, on place contre la partie ouverte de cette dernière un disque dont le diamètre extérieur est sensiblement égal au diamètre interne de la dite chemise. Après avoir comprimé les derniers éléments compacts et les disques de séparation, on déplie la partie de la chemise située contre l'extrémité ouverte vers l'axe longitudinal central de la chemise de manière à fermer sensiblement cette extrémité ouverte. L'invention concerne un projectile unique en son genre et sa munition.
Patent CA-2369564-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADNET CLAUDE
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A channel estimation system correlates (10) the received signal with a known signal and then samples (11) it for processing (12) using known antenna parameters to determine the channel parameters (q, t) that provide best signal reconstruction.
Patent CA-2369753-A1 (CA)
Title: (s)-enantiomer enriched fipronil composition
Inventor: HUBER SCOT KEVIN
IPC: C07D231/44
Filed: 2000-04-12
Abstract: A composition comprising (S)-5-amino-3-cyano-l-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinylpyrazole and (R)-5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinylpyrazole wherein the composition is enantiomerically enriched in the S-enantiomer.
Patent CA-2372605-A1 (CA)
Title: Closure device
Inventor: SAVICKI ALAN F SR
IPC: B65D33/25
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: The closure device includes a first fastening strip (240) and a second fastening strip (241) arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length and a slider (200) with an engaging finger (210).  The slider (200) facilitates the occlusion and deoc-clusion of the fastening strips (240, 241) when moved along the fastening strips. One or both of the fastening strips also includes an uneven surface (250) having protrusions (252). When the slider is moved along the fastening strips, the engaging finger (210) contacts the uneven surface (250). The contact between the engaging finger (210) and the uneven surface (250) produces a sensory indication of movement of the slider (200). The sensory indication may include a tactile indication and/or an audible indication.
Patent CA-2376167-A1 (CA)
Title: Large core golf ball
Inventor: LEMONS LANE D
IPC: A63B37/06
Filed: 2000-01-14
Abstract: A two piece golf ball (5) has a core compression in the range of 77 PGA to 8 7 PGA, a core diameter in the range of about 1.535 inches to 1.545 inches, a cover hardness in the range of 53 to 59 Shore D, and a dimple pattern based on the geometry of a rhombicosadodecahedron. An uninterrupted equatorial great circle path, corresponding to a mold parting line (30), is provided in the design for forming a cover of the golf ball (5) in two parts. A ball having such characteristics exhibits superior distance performance without compromising shot-making feel.
Patent CA-2376744-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KATO TAKASHI
IPC: H01S5/50
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: A ferrule product 30b is utilized in an optical module comprising a semiconductor optical amplifier 55 having a pair of end facets. The ferrule product 30b comprises an optical fiber 51 and a ferrule 52. The optical fiber 51 has one end part, optically coupled with one of the pair of end facets, a first part including a grating 511 disposed at a predetermined position separated from one end part, and a second part different from the first part. The ferrule 52 has a capillary part 521 for holding the optical fiber 51 and a flange pant 522 for holding the capillary part.      The flange part 522 is disposed on the second part.
Patent CA-2377165-A1 (CA)
Title: Annular fluid manipulation in lined tubular systems to enhance component mechanical properties and flow integrity
Inventor: TAYLOR JACK CURTIS
IPC: F16L59/14
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: A method of treating fluids in an annulus (18), comprising the steps of: providing a fluid-circulation annulus (18) between a host tubular (10) and a liner (17) therein; and manipulating fluids in the annulus (18) so that the relative proportions of fluid components in the annular fluid correspond to the relative permeation rates of the fluid components from the bore to the annulus (18).      The method may further comprise the steps of: detecting an undesired fluid in the annulus (18); and manipulating the annular fluids in response to the undesired fluid, so that the relative proportions of fluid components in the annular fluid, including the undesired fluid, correspond to the relative permeation rates of the fluid components from the bore to the annulus (18). In a case where the undesired fluid has potential for harm to the host tubular (10), the manipulating step may reduce the potential for harm.
Patent CA-2384063-A1 (CA)
Title: A system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names on a wide area network
Inventor: JOHNSON DESMOND FORD
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2000-08-28
Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names.  Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer.
Patent CA-2384446-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for instruction of a computer
Inventor: SILVERBROOK KIA
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for enabling instruction of a comput er to perform tasks, the method including the steps of: providing a user with a t least one form printable on a surface to provide one or more first viewable information zones relating to one or more available commands and one or more  second viewable information zones relating to one or more objects; receiving , in a computer system, indicating data from a sensing device operated by the user regarding movement of the sensing device relative to the surface, said movement including a stroke of part of the sensing device on or relative to said surface; determining, in the computer system and from the indicating data, if the stroke substantially links one or more of said first viewable information zones with one or more of said second viewable information zones , and thereby interpreting the stroke as designating (i) a respective one or more of said available commands and (ii) a respective one or more of said objects; and applying in the computer system the designated one or more of said available commands to the designated one or more of said objects.</SDOA B>
Patent CA-2386877-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for cleaning a surface
Inventor: THEISS WILLIAM H JR
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A cleaner for cleaning a surface comprises a floor-engaging portion for moving along the surface. A source supplies a liquid to a distributor, which distributes the liquid from the source on the surface wherein an activating devise is operatively connected to the source to activate the source to supply liquid to the distributor to distribute liquid on the surface in response to a force moving the floor engaging portion in a first direction.
Patent CA-2388389-A1 (CA)
Title: A fully integrated web activated control and monitoring device
Inventor: KEOGH DAVID BRYAN
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: A web-enabled microcontroller device is provided with both web server functions (310) and generic control and monitoring functions (312). The web-enabled microcontroller device may be embedded in domestic, commercial and industrial hardware. Integrated software for remotely controlling hardware by means of the microcontroller device combines control application code (312) and HTTP server code (310). One implementation of the microcontroller device has a microprocessor coupled to a physical communications unit, a ROM and a RAM. The protocol stack (314) associated with the HTTP server may be permanently coded into the ROM or loaded into the RAM as required. In another implementation, the physical communications unit includes a digital signal processor and a wireless access unit, thereby providing a web-enabled digital wireless access device. In the wireless implementation, the processing of the wireless access physical layer (302) is performed by the digital signal processor and the higher layer processing (310, 312, 314) is performed on the microprocessor.
Patent CA-2388441-A1 (CA)
Title: Immunomodulation using rna interference
Inventor: HILL JONATHAN
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: Disclosed are novel methods of altering immune system function in a mammal by the administration of double stranded RNA with homology to genes of immunological importance. Said genes include cytokines, adhesion molecules and costimulatory molecules. More specifically, a method of altering immune system function through administration of modified genetically modified dendritic cells is disclosed.
Patent CA-2389372-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOBBITT CHARLES P
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-10-30
Abstract: A system, method and carrier medium for configuring processing relationships  among entities of a Financial Service Organization (FSO). A system, method a nd carrier medium for configuring Financial Service Organization (FSO) application software. A method and system for the selective identification a nd execution of a specific processing task for one or more records contained in  the one or more Financial Service Organization (FSO) data sets. A system and  method for dynamic selection of a database identifier, associated with a database, based on application program requirements in a Financial Service Organization (FSO) business transaction processing system. A system and meth od for dynamic selection of a database identifier, associated with a database, based on application program requirements in a Financial Service Organizatio n (FSO) business transaction processing system. A system, method and carrier medium for locating processing parameter values in a Financial Service Organization (FSO) computer system using pre-configured key definitions, key  values, and key value search masks. A system and method for configuring key definitions, key values, and key value search masks for locating processing parameter values in a Financial Service Organization (FSO) computer system.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2391768-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for verifying the delivery of a mailing and the material contained within the mailing
Inventor: CRITELLI MICHAEL J
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: A system and method for relating the delivery of a mail piece or package (11) to what is inside the mail piece or package. Thus, when the mail piece or package (11) is received and signed for by a recipient (12) the mailer (13) will have proof that the recipient (12) received the mail piece or package (11) and what was inside the mail piece or package at the time the mail piece or package (11) was delivered to the recipient (12). The foregoing is accomplished by: affixing identifying characteristics to material contained within the container; sealing the container (11) along with the material contained within the container; delivering the container (11) along with the material contained within the container to a recipient (12); reading recipient information (12) appearing on the outside of the container (11) and the identifying characteristics of the material contained within the container without opening the container (11); and recording recipient information (12) appearing on the outside of the container (11) and the identifying characteristics of the material contained within the container without opening the container (11); and recording recipient's signature.
Patent CA-2393298-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for stabilizing biological molecules upon lyophilization
Inventor: MANINDER HORA
IPC: A61K47/26
Filed: 2000-12-01
Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for the preparation of biological molecules, in particular MenC-CRM 197. Biological molecules dissolved in dissolution buffers comprising at least one amorphous excipient and an amorphous buffer exhibit reduced aggregation and proteolytic breakdown.
Patent CA-2393671-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable, shoulder strap assisting device
Inventor: MISTRETTA LOUIS A
IPC: A45F3/02
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: An adjustable, shoulder-strap assisting device (10) having an elongate support member (13) with a non-smooth surface on a shoulder engaging side. The elongate support member also has a deformable, rigid insert (40) disposed therein such that the support member is capable of being custom fitted about the shoulder (37) of the user in a non-slipping position. The shoulder-strap assisting device (10) conforms to the contour of the user's shoulder (37) and receives the shoulder strap (31) of a backpack, golf bag, suitcase or the like and prevents the shoulder strap (31) from moving relative to the device such that the load carried by the strap (31) does not shift on the shoulder (37) of the user.
Patent CA-2393859-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROHN JENNIFER LEIGH
IPC: A61K38/16
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne le domaine de l'apoptose. L'invention concerne également de nouvelles possibilités thérapeutiques, par exemple, de nouvelles thérapies combinatoires ou de nouveaux composés thérapeutiques pouvant agir seuls, en séquence avec, ou en association avec l'apoptine, en particulier, dans les cas où p53 est (partiellement) non fonctionnel.
Patent CA-2394541-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELLIOTT STEPHEN
IPC: G11B7/24044
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A holographic recording medium comprising an amorphous host material which undergoes a phase change from a first to a second thermodynamic phase in response to a temperature rise above a predetermined transition temperature;  a plurality of photo-sensitive molecular units embedded in the host material a nd which can be orientated in response to illumination from a light source; whereby said molecular units may be so orientated when said host material is  at a temperature equal to or above said transition temperature but retain a substantially fixed orientation at temperatures below said transition temperature.
Patent CA-2395376-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the production of olefins
Inventor: MESSENGER BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: C07C5/48
Filed: 2000-12-14
Abstract: A process for the production of an olefin from a hydrocarbon, which process comprises: partially combusting the hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst, characterised in that the catalyst comprises platinum and at least one further metal, said further metal being a Group IIIA, Group IVA, VA or a transition metal; wherein said catalyst is: a) not a platinum catalyst consisting essentially of platinum modified with Sn, Cu or mixtures thereof, and b) not a platinum catalyst consisting essentially of platinum modified with Sb or a mixture of Sb and Sn.
Patent CA-2396063-A1 (CA)
Title: Phytoplankton growth inhibitors and a water purification method using the same
Inventor: HANDA TADAHIKO
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: It is intended to provide convenient phytoplankton growth inhibitors which c an reduce phosphorus components causing eutrophication in water and inhibit the  growth of phytoplanktons and algae and a method of water purification in a closed water system. These objects can be achieved by adding a peroxide (in particular, calcium peroxide and/or magnesium peroxide) in an amount of 10 t o 35% by mass based on the total mass of a phytoplankton growth inhibitor. The  effect can be further potentiated by adding one or more iron compounds selected from among iron salts, iron oxide and iron hydroxide in an amount o f 0.01 to 15% by mass, in terms of iron (Fe), based on the total mass of the phytoplankton growth inhibitor.
Patent CA-2396809-A1 (CA)
Title: Water-soluble ginger root extract
Inventor: SHIBUYA YUSUKE
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: Provided are a water-soluble ginger root extract which is a water extract or a hydrous alcohol extract of a ginger root and is substantially free of gingerols; and a hair growth inhibitor and a preparation for external use each containing the extract.        The water-soluble ginger root extract of the present invention causes less skin irritation because of being substantially free of gingerols, and has excellent body-hair growth inhibiting effects, so that it is useful as a hair grown inhibitor and a preparation for external use, each having a high degree of safety.
Patent CA-2398961-A1 (CA)
Title: Assays for the detection of agents that affect cognition
Inventor: LYNCH GARY
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2000-02-03
Abstract: This invention provides assays and devices for the effective screening and characterization of agents (e.g. drugs) for psychoactive properties. The assays utilize intact neural circuitries exhibiting functional network properties to provide effective amplification of subtle alterations of neurological function. In a preferred embodiment, the assays utilize novel multi-element electrode arrays that interfaced with a portion of a mammalian brain (.e.g. a hippocampal tissue slice, dissociated hippocampal neuron culture, or co-culture of septum and hippocampus slice). The methods involve providing a portion of a mammalian brain in culture contacted with a multi-electrode array; stimulating the mammalian brain with a time-varying input signal through two or more electrodes comprising the multi-electrode array in the presence of at least two different concentrations of the agent; detecting a time-varying output signal from the mammalian brain though two or more electrodes comprising the multi-electrode array where the output signal is a function of the input signal; and detecting differences in the output signal produced by a given input signal in at least two different concentrations of the agent whereby a difference in output signal in different concentrations of the agent indicates that the agent acts to alter brain function.
Patent CA-2401332-A1 (CA)
Title: Packet switching
Inventor: HILL ALAN MICHAEL
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: A method of allocating switch requests within a packet switch, the method comprising the steps of establishing switch request data at each input port; processing the switch request data for each input port to generate request data for each input port-output port pairing; comparing the number of requests from each input port and to each output port with the maximum request capacity of each input port and each output port; allocating all requests for those input-output pairs where the total number of requests is less than or equal to the maximum request capacity of each input port and each ouptput port; reducing the number of requests for those input-output pairs where the total number of requests is greater than the maximum request capacity of each input port and each output port such that the number of requests is less than or equal to the maximum request capacity of each input port and each output port; and allocating the remaining requests. Packets may be switched from an input port to a specified output port in accordance with the allocations obtained with the above method.
Patent CA-2403889-A1 (CA)
Title: Networked gaming devices using bonus token to effectuate bonus awards
Inventor: SCHNEIDER RICHARD J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: A plurality of gaming machines, such as slot machines or the like, are networked together in communication with a bonus server. The bonus server identifies each machine on the network and transmits a bonus token across the network to a machine control interface within a selected one of the machines. The bonus token is preferably a message packet containing the unique address of the gaming machine selected as well as various parameters which govern aspects of a bonus session initiated at the machine. Receipt of the bonus token signal at the machine causes additional lighting and sound effects beyond that enabled by the normal operation of the game. The bonus token also enables additional bonuses within the game that are awarded to a player of the selected machine. At the end of a bonus period, the bonus token is returned to the bonus server, processed to introduce new parameters, and then transmitted to a second one of the plurality of gaming machines at the proper time. The bonus token is passed in this way, periodically, from machine to machine to enhance the gaming experience of the lucky player of the selected gaming machine.
Patent CA-2404368-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: HAEBERLIN BARBARA
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 2001-04-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition in solid form comprising a poorly water soluble drug, a solubilizing component and a surfactant which is semisolid or solid. The poorly soluble drug is selected from rapamycins and ascomycins.
Patent CA-2406644-A1 (CA)
Title: Sentinel virus ii
Inventor: LEWIS SAMANTHA
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a new virus, designated H101.c33 or Sentinel Virus II (SVII). Isolated SVII viruses, polynucleotides and proteins from SVII viruse s, and antibodies which bind SVII virus and SVII viral proteins are provided. T he polynucleotides, proteins, and antibodies of the invention may be used to detect SVII virus or infection by SVII virus in a susceptible individual. Additionally, polynucleotides of the invention may be inserted into recombinant expression vectors for recombinant production of viral proteins.