baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2797476-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for applying short machine direction adhesive patches to a carrier layer
Inventor: SHIN SANG HYUB
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to allow for short length adhesive application in the machine direction. These short length adhesive applications can be used in creation of pocket style rear waistband feces containment features onto running webs for use in diaper manufacturing. Different configurations of adhesive and patch applications can be employed to create the pockets.
Patent CA-2802304-A1 (CA)
Title: Dna polymerases with increased 3'-mismatch discrimination
Inventor: REICHERT FRED
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: Disclosed are mutant DNA polymerases having increased 3'-mismatch discrimination relative to a corresponding, unmodified polymerase. The mutant polymerases are useful in a variety of disclosed primer extension methods. Also disclosed are related compositions, including recombinant nucleic acids, vectors, and host cells, which are useful, e.g., for production of the mutant DNA polymerases.
Patent CA-2802703-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARLER GREGORY S
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2011-06-13
Abstract: A surgical cannula and method may be constructed in disposable or reusable forms, and may have at least one outwardly extending projection or rib along an outer surface of a tubular shaft. Such a rib, or ribs, may also extend along an outer surface of a cannula tip. A bore in the tubular shaft may have a substantially circular cross-sectional shape, or alternatively in embodiments with outwardly extending ribs may be non-circular and include at least one lobe extending outward into at least one outwardly projecting rib. Some embodiments also include apertures having peripheries that are at least partly configured to form cutting edges.
Patent CA-2804463-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRAUN PETRA
IPC: G06K19/00
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: Card adaptor apparatus are disclosed herein. An example card adaptor apparatus includes a first frame having an outer perimeter configured to define a first card and an opening configured to receive a second card having a dimensional profile that is smaller than a dimensional profile of the first card. A first adhesive substantially spans across the entire opening of the first adaptor to retain the second card in the opening of the first frame.
Patent CA-2806763-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AMAT GIRBAU JOSEP
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2011-07-28
Abstract: A lamp comprising a first module for being attached to a ceiling or wall element, a second module connected to the first module and being rotatable with respect to the first module along a first axis, a third module comprising one or more light-emitting elements, the third module being connected to the second module and rotatable with respect to the second module along a second axis, the second axis being substantially perpendicular to the first axis.
Patent CA-2808364-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALLAN DAVID IAN
IPC: H04L45/125
Filed: 2011-07-19
Abstract: Embodiments of a method implemented in at least one fat tree network node for improved load distribution, wherein the node is one of a plurality of fat tree network nodes in a fat tree network each of which implement a tie-breaking process to produce minimum cost trees, is described. In some embodiments, a spanning tree computation for each root node of the fat tree network in order from a lowest ranked root node to a highest ranked node is performed, a filtering database for each root node of the fat tree network, wherein the filtering database includes a set of media access control (MAC) addresses of the leaf nodes of the fat tree network generated, and link utilization for each computed tree to use as a prefix to link identifiers used for at least one tie-breaking algorithm added.
Patent CA-2808813-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHINOHARA YUJI
IPC: H03M13/19
Filed: 2011-08-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a data processing device and a data processing method that can improve the robustness of data against errors. An LDPC encoder (115) performs encoding with one of LDPC codes having a code length of 4320 bits and one of four encoding rates of 1/2, 7/12, 2/3, or 3/4. The parity-check matrix (H) for each LDPC code has a structure in which elements with the value 1 in the information matrix of the parity-check matrix (H) are arranged in cycles of 72 columns in the column direction, the information matrix being determined by a parity-check-matrix initial-value table that indicates the positions of the elements with the value 1 in the information matrix in cycles of 72 columns, the information matrix corresponding to the information length which is a function of the code length and the encoding rate. The parity-check-matrix initial-value table is, for example, designed for digital broadcasting for mobile terminals. The present invention is applicable to LDPC encoding.
Patent CA-2810057-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOOPCHINEZHAD HAMID
IPC: E04C1/00
Filed: 2011-09-14
Abstract: A self-reinforced masonry block comprises a main body having opposed substantially parallel stacking surfaces and at least one tubular cell defined therethrough from one stacking surface to the other. At least one confining reinforcement is embedded in the main body to surrounding a corresponding cell. Each confining reinforcement extends substantially entirely along the longitudinal length of its corresponding cell and terminates inwardly of the stacking surfaces. The self-reinforced masonry blocks may be used in construction of a grout-filled, vertically reinforced masonry block wall, with the self-reinforced masonry blocks being used for those portions of the wall where the grouted cells are prone to crushing due to high levels of compressive stress, and conventional unreinforced masonry blocks being used for other portions of the wall. A method for making the self-reinforced masonry blocks is also described.
Patent CA-2810147-A1 (CA)
Title: Convertible tarp system
Inventor: DAMSI EVEREST
IPC: B60P7/04
Filed: 2013-03-21
Abstract: A convertible tarp system provides an extendable and retractable enclosure especially suited for covering a flatbed trailer. The convertible tarp system includes a plurality of bows and trolleys that support a tarp structure. A guide track defines a longitudinal path of movement and supports the trolleys for movement along the longitudinal path. The guide track is configured to substantially restrict lateral movement of the trolleys along the longitudinal path.
Patent CA-2810792-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOLFE JERRY L JR
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: An animal bed includes a plurality of elongate frame members, a plurality of corner fittings coupling the plurality of elongate frame members to form a frame, bedding supported by the frame, and at least one support supporting the frame above an underlying substrate. Each of at least first and second corner fittings among the plurality of corner fittings has a passage formed therethrough that receives therein a corresponding one of the elongate frame members.
Patent CA-2812752-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOOLLEY ALAN MICHAEL
IPC: G01N15/06
Filed: 2011-09-19
Abstract: Aerosol detection apparatus comprises an aircraft having a dielectric member, such as a window (10), comprised in the body (12) thereof such that a surface of the dielectric member forms part of the exterior surface of the aircraft. Detection means (16), such as a static monitor is located on the inside of the aircraft and arranged to detect an electric field resulting from polarisation of the dielectric member. The output of the static monitor, or the rate of change thereof, correlates closely to particle density as the aircraft is flown though an aerosol, such as a volcanic ash cloud. The apparatus is simple and relatively inexpensive, and may comprise any general purpose aircraft. Aerosol particles may be detected and mapped using apparatus of the invention more easily and quickly than by use of devices such as optical spectrometers mounted on dedicated research aircraft, or static monitors mounted on the exterior of an aircraft.
Patent CA-2813892-A1 (CA)
Title: Low energy distillation system and method
Inventor: GUPTA RAMESH
IPC: B01D3/14
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: A distillation system for separating at least two components of a multi-component fluid feed that includes a stripper section including (i) an inlet to receive a feed of fluid containing at least two components, (ii) a compressor in fluid communication with a more volatile portion of the fluid within the stripper section to provide an output feed, and (iii) a reboiler to receive a heating fluid and in fluid communication with a less volatile portion of fluid within the stripper section. The distillation system also includes a rectifier section aligned vertically with and disposed below the stripper section, the rectifier section to receive the output feed from the compressor and further including (i) a condenser to receive a cooling fluid and in fluid communication with a more volatile portion of the output feed from the compressor, the condenser including an exit to remove at least one component from the more volatile portion of the output feed, and (ii) an outlet to recycle a less volatile portion of the output feed from the compressor for recycle back to the stripper section. Heat pipes are provided between the lower rectifier section and the upper stripper section so as to transfer thermal energy from the rectifier to the stripper section and thereby improve the exergy efficiency of such distillation.
Patent CA-2813994-A1 (CA)
Title: Pyrimidinyl derivatives, compounds, compositions and methods useful for cholesterol mobilisation
Inventor: ONICIU DANIELA CARMEN
IPC: C07D495/04
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to classes of pharmaceutically-active heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and hydrates thereof, and compositions comprising the same. The invention also relates to methods for treating or preventing a disease or disorder, which comprises administering a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount a compound described herein.
Patent CA-2814478-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT EUGENE
IPC: H02B1/06
Filed: 2013-05-01
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for protecting against theft of electricity from a distribution transformer that transforms electricity from a higher distribution voltage to a lower secondary voltage. The distribution transformer is housed in a transformer housing having secondary terminals extending therefrom. The apparatus includes a protective enclosure rigidly attachable to an outer portion of the transformer housing adjacent the secondary terminals. The protective enclosure is configured to enclose the secondary terminals and to house a plurality of electricity meters for measuring electricity usage. The protective enclosure also has a plurality of service line apertures sized and shaped to receive a plurality of secondary service lines therethrough. Each secondary service line is electrically connectable to one of the electricity meters. The apparatus also includes a secondary bus line located within the protective enclosure for electrically connecting the secondary terminals to the plurality of electricity meters.
Patent CA-2815413-A1 (CA)
Title: M2 monitoring system
Inventor: MORDEN MICHAEL
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 2013-04-29
Abstract: A brief abstract of this innovative idea is an onboard monitoring system that aids in monitoring braking systems and detecting brake/tire failure before it happens due to excessive heat that is transferred and created from braking systems and strenuous driving conditions in vehicle performance applications. The monitoring system sends real time information to the driver allowing him. to make appropriate adjustments on the fly reducing possibilities of catastrophic failures. The idea is also coupled with a safety spin off of being able to detect a possible tire or brake failure before it happens that inevitable puts the driver and equipment at risk of damages and personal injury.
Patent CA-2816454-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OH SANGKON
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2011-10-27
Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing Th1/Th17 cell responses and decreasing Th2 cell responses are disclosed herein. In various embodiments the present invention describes activation of human dendritic cells and enhancement of antigen-specific T cell responses in a Dectin-1-expressing human dendritic cells comprising an anti-Dectin-1-specific antibody or fragment thereof fused with one or more antigens. TLR2 ligands may also be included to enhance the activation and for enhancement of T-cell responses. Further, the invention also includes methods based on the compositions described herein for the treatment of pathogenic infections.
Patent CA-2817743-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CICHOWSKI BENJAMIN M
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 2011-11-09
Abstract: A packaged food product includes a bottom receptacle having a lower portion defining an interior and an upper portion extending about the upper periphery of the interior; a food product provided within the interior; a top film sealed to the upper portion of the bottom receptacle via a seal portion extending substantially along the upper periphery of the interior and comprising at least one substantially straight side. The seal portion may be configured to release steam at approximately the midpoint of the substantially straight side of the seal portion.
Patent CA-2818230-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VISSING THOMAS
IPC: B01D69/14
Filed: 2011-12-13
Abstract: A liquid membrane matrix is disclosed in the form of an aquaporin containing bulk liquid membrane matrix (BLM), wherein said liquid membrane matrix is formed from a solution of an amphiphilic copolymer detergent wherein transmembrane proteins have been functionally incorporated and wherein said matrix further contains a stabilising oil phase. The uses of the membrane matrix include water extraction from liquid aqueous media by forward osmosis, e.g. for desalination of salt water.
Patent CA-2820260-A1 (CA)
Title: Medication cassette and dispensing tracking apparatus
Inventor: SALTSOV LEON
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: A medication cassette according to the present invention includes a rotatable medication drum located between front and rear covers. The medication drum has a series of outwardly opening medication receiving cells and the front cover and the rear cover cooperate with the medication drum to close the cells. Each cell in cooperation with the covers defines a normally closed medication receiving pocket. The medication drum further includes an accessible drive arrangement for rotating the medication drum relative to the front and rear covers past a dispensing port. Medication in a cell aligned with the dispensing port passes therethrough in a dispensing step. The cassette further includes an alignment arrangement that releasably holds the medication drum against rotation until rotated by drive arrangement. Preferably this drive arrangement is a drive ring generally coaxial with a rotary axis of the medication drum. The medication cassette is cost effective to manufacture, provides security and is advantageously used with an automated dispensing apparatus.
Patent CA-2820811-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FROY DAVID
IPC: A63F13/30
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi or other wireless protocol. The mobile device operates as a user interface. While the player is playing one game on the mobile device, the venue's system recommends other games to the player via the player's tablet either based on the player's past gaming history, if the player used a player tracking card, or based on real time game play, if the player is anonymous. Upon the player selecting a different game, the system automatically transfers communications to a different gaming terminal and transfers the player's credits. The gaming terminals may be gaming machines, where each gaming machine carries out a different game.
Patent CA-2821957-A1 (CA)
Title: Stator for modulated pole machine
Inventor: NORD GORAN
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2011-12-20
Abstract: A stator core section for a stator of a modulated pole machine, the modulated pole machine comprising the stator, a moving device, and an active gap between respective interface surfaces of the moving device and the stator for communicating magnetic flux between the stator and the moving device, the moving device being adapted to move relative to the stator in a direction of motion, wherein the stator core section comprises a stator core back from which a plurality of teeth extend, each tooth extending in a respective first direction defining a direction towards the rotor, the teeth being arranged along a second direction defining the direction of motion, each tooth having at least one side wall facing a neighbouring tooth and an interface surface facing the active gap, the interface surface and the side wall forming an edge connecting the interface surface and the side wall; wherein the edge is round defining a radius of curvature in a plane spanned by the first and second directions; and wherein the radius of curvature varies along a lateral direction normal to said plane.
Patent CA-2825604-A1 (CA)
Title: Roof rack with an indication device for a load carrier foot
Inventor: MOLLER MATTIAS
IPC: B60R9/058
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a roof rack (10) for a vehicle (11). The roof rack () comprises a load carrier bar (13), a first and a second load carrier foot (14), wherein at least the first load carrier foot (14) is displaceable with respect to the load carrier bar (13) to enable the roof rack (10) to be attachable to vehicles (12) of different sizes. The roof rack also comprises a readable indication device (30) enabling the determination of different appropriate positions of the load carrying foot (14). The indication device (30) is displaceable between different positions with respect to the load carrier bar (13) and adapted to be read with respect to a reference point on the roof rack (10), enabling repeatable readings at different positions. The present invention also relates to a method for assembling a roof rack. The roof rack is simple in construction yet easy to use for an end user and does not tend to produce air turbulence around the load carrier bar to any significant degree.
Patent CA-2825902-A1 (CA)
Title: Tablet cassette
Inventor: YOSHINORI KENZO
IPC: A61J3/00
Filed: 2012-01-11
Abstract: Below a cover (15), a dispensing hole (48) is provided in the main body (49). When a tablet (70), which has been received and transported in a groove (45), arrives below the cover (15), the tablet falls downward from the dispensing hole (48). A tablet (70) that has been transported with a portion protruding from the groove (45) contacts the cover (15). The main body (12) has: a first fulcrum (101) that, when the cover (15) and the tablet (70) begin to come in contact, serves as a fulcrum for the movement of the portion of the cover (15) that is in contact with the tablet (70), which moves as a result of being pressed by the tablet (70); and a second fulcrum (102) that, after the movements of the main body (12) and the extended part (13) having the first fulcrum as the fulcrum are complete, serves as a fulcrum for the movement of the portion of the cover (15) that is in contact with the tablet (70), which moves as a result of being pressed by the tablet (70).
Patent CA-2826157-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for encoding/decoding images using a motion vector
Inventor: LIM SUNG CHANG
IPC: H04N19/51
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for encoding/decoding image using a motion vector. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an image-decoding method is provided. The image-decoding method comprises the following steps: clipping a motion vector of a reference picture with a predetermined dynamic range so as to generate a clipped motion vector; storing thc clipped motion vector in a buffer;  deriving a motion vector of a block to be decoded using the motion vector stored in the buffer; and performing inter-prediction decoding using the tuotion vector of the block to be decoded. According to the present invention, the size of a memory space required to store a motion vector may be reduced.
Patent CA-2826471-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and associated lottery game card/ticket for play of multiple game components
Inventor: STANEK EDWARD J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2011-10-13
Abstract: A method and associated lottery game card/ticket are provided for implementing a ticket-based, multi-component lottery game and includes providing lottery tickets for players, wherein the lottery tickets include a first game component with a first prize structure and at least one additional game component with a separate second prize structure. A first validation code is provided on the lottery ticket that is linked to a first game server for validating and redeeming the first game component of the lottery ticket, A second validation code is provided on the lottery ticket that may be linked to a separate second game server for validating and redeeming the second game component of the lottery ticket. Validation and redemption of the lottery ticket for the first and second game components is enabled by separate redemption acts.
Patent CA-2830102-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOSSMAN MICHAEL W
IPC: A01D63/00
Filed: 2013-10-17
Abstract: A crop divider (110, 112) for an agricultural harvesting head (100) is pivotally coupled to a ground engaging arm (136) that is pivotally coupled to a frame (102) of the agricultural harvesting head (100). A mechanical link (154) is also coupled to both the crop divider (110, 112) and to the frame (102) to support the crop divider (110, 112) as the ground engaging arm (136) pivots up and down.
Patent CA-2833223-A1 (CA)
Title: New compounds for treating, delaying and/or preventing a human genetic disorder such as myotonic dystrophy type 1 (dm1)
Inventor: AGUILERA DIEZ MARIA BEGONA
IPC: A61K31/7115
Filed: 2012-04-23
Abstract: The current invention provides new compounds for treating, delaying and/or preventing a human genetic disorder such as myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), spino-cerebellar ataxia 8 and/or Huntington's disease-like 2 caused by expansions of CUG repeats in the transcripts of DM1/DMPK, SCA8 or JPH3 genes.
Patent CA-2838139-A1 (CA)
Title: Carbonic anhydrase tangential flow filtration in co2 capture
Inventor: PARENT CARMEN
IPC: B01D53/62
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: Techniques for removing carbonic anhydrase used in CO2 capture includes providing a tangential flow filter comprising a membrane to produce retentate containing carbonic anhydrase.
Patent CA-2838831-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RINEHART JOSEPH B
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 2012-01-12
Abstract: A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients.