baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2643970-A1 (CA)
Title: Fireplace front panel interior access and removal system and method
Inventor: HILLS DOUGLAS
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: An exemplary fireplace glass panel system is configured to facilitate access to the interior portion of a glass panel in a direct vent gas fireplace. The fireplace glass panel system comprises: a fireplace; a firebox, having an opening, disposed within the fireplace; a panel configured to cover the firebox opening; an actuation mechanism configured to permit the panel to pivot about a pivot axis on one side of the panel, the actuation mechanism further comprising a linkage configured to guide the rotation of the panel about the pivot axis and to stop the rotation about the pivot axis at an open position; wherein the actuation mechanism is configured to facilitate access to the interior portion of the panel without removing the panel from the firebox; and a securing mechanism configured to secure the panel in a closed position when access to the firebox interior is not desired.
Patent CA-2645042-A1 (CA)
Title: Autologous natural killer cells and lymphodepleting chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer
Inventor: PARKHURST MARIA R
IPC: A61K35/14
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: The invention provides an isolated or purified T cell receptor (TCR) having antigenic specificity for a cancer antigen, e.g., a renal cell carcinoma antigen, wherein the TCR recognizes the cancer antigen in a major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-independent manner. Also provided are related polypeptides, proteins, nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, isolated host cells, populations of cells, antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions. The invention further provides a method of detecting the presence of cancer in a host and a method of treating or preventing cancer in a host using the inventive TCRs or related materials.
Patent CA-2646729-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for the treatment of urinary incontinence
Inventor: SKOLNICK PHIL
IPC: A61K31/455
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: Methods and compositions containing bicifadine are provided for the prevention and treatment of lower urinary tract disorders in mammalian subjects. The methods and compositions may be used to prevent or treat urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, nocturia, and enuresis associated with neurogenic and non-neurogenic overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, prostatitis, prostadynia, and benign prostatic hyperplasia, among other conditions. Additional compositions and methods are provided which employ bicifadine in combination with a second anti-incontinence agent, or a different therapeutic agent to yield more effective anti- incontinence treatment tools, and/or dual activity therapeutic methods and formulations useful to prevent or reduce urinary incontinence and one or more additional symptoms such as urinary urgency, overflow, frequency, or pain in mammalian subjects.
Patent CA-2647625-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOTALING BRYAN R
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: A wand for a surface cleaning apparatus comprises at least an upstream rigid tube and a downstream rigid tube releasably pivotally connected to the upstream rigid tube. A flexible fluid flow conduit connects the downstream tube in fluid flow communication with the upstream tube.
Patent CA-2647989-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIENESBERGER CHRISTIAN ALFRED
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: Novel magnesium hydroxide flame retardants, a method of making them from a slurry, and their use.
Patent CA-2649219-A1 (CA)
Title: Rosuvastatin zinc salt
Inventor: TOEMPE PETER
IPC: A61P3/06
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: The present invention is related to rosuvastatin zinc salt of the Formula (I), process for preparation thereof and medicinal products containing said salt. Rosuvastatin zinc salt according to the present invention is prepared by reacting rosuvastatin with a zinc alcoholate, zinc enolate or an inorganic or organic zinc salt and isolating the thus obtained rosuvastatin zinc salt (2:1).
Patent CA-2652403-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIKOLOV KRASIMIR
IPC: C23C14/16
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a flat steel product provided with a coating system, which has optimized corrosion resistance and weldability in coated condition. According to the invention, the steel product includes a base layer made from steel and a corrosion protection system applied to the base layer, which has a metallic coating of less than 3.5 µm thickness, which is formed from a first metallic layer applied to the base layer and a second metallic layer applied to the first metallic layer, with the second metallic layer having formed a metallic alloy with the first metallic layer, and a plasma polymer layer superimposed on the metallic coating.
Patent CA-2652747-A1 (CA)
Title: Azo compound and salt thereof, and dye-containing polarizing film comprising the compound or salt
Inventor: OHNO HIROAKI
IPC: G03B21/00
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: Disclosed is an azo compound represented by the general formula (1) or a salt thereof: (1) wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; and n represents 1 or 2. Also disclosed are a dye-containing polarizing film and a dye-containing polarizing plate, each of which comprises a polarizing film base material and the azo compound contained in the base material.
Patent CA-2653614-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOBILI FABRIZIO
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 2009-02-11
Abstract: Handshower (1) for domestic use comprising a body (2) delimiting a water distribution chamber (3) having at least two distinct outlets (4, 5), a diffuser (6) comprising at least two delivery zones (7, 8) each in fluid communication with a respective outlet (4, 5) and a shutter (9) arranged in the distribution chamber (3) for selectively blocking a fluid path towards at least one of the two outlets (4, 5). The handshower comprises a rigid shell (13) fitted watertight onto the body (2) and onto the diffuser (6), electric operation means (10) of the shutter (9), a hydraulically insulated and sealed seat (15), delimited by the rigid shell (13) on the body (2) and on the diffuser (6), for the accommodation of the electric operation means (10), an opening (18) on the rigid shell (13) for access into said seat (15) and a watertight closing keypad (19) of said opening (18), for enabling the electric operation means(10).
Patent CA-2654332-A1 (CA)
Title: Data transfer path evaluation using filtering and change detection
Inventor: EKELIN SVANTE
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: If a condition in a data transfer path is modeled appropriately, then a filter-based approach can be used to provide an estimate of the condition. This permits accurate, real- time estimates of the condition with modest requirements for data processing and memory resources. Change detection can be implemented to control a parameter of the filter.
Patent CA-2654683-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOSNICK JORDAN
IPC: G03G9/08
Filed: 2009-02-19
Abstract: The present disclosure provides resins having fluorescent agents suitable for use in toner compositions that are capable of imparting fluorescent properties to images printed with the toners.
Patent CA-2654941-A1 (CA)
Title: Panel-shaped semiconductor module
Inventor: NAKATA JOSUKE
IPC: H01L33/62
Filed: 2006-07-04
Abstract: A solar battery module as a panel-shaped semiconductor module includes: a plurality of rod-type semiconductor elements (1) arranged in a matrix formed by a plurality of rows and columns for generation; a conductive connection mechanism for connecting the semiconductor elements (1) in the respective columns in series and electrically connecting the semiconductor elements (1) in the respective rows in parallel; and a conductive internal-mounting metal case (3) connected to the semiconductor elements (1) and constituting the conductive connection mechanism. The semiconductors (1) of the respective rows are contained in reflection surface forming grooves (20) of the internal-mounting metal case (3). The positive electrodes of the semiconductor elements (1) are connected to a bottom plate while the negative electrodes of the semiconductor elements (1) are connected to a finger lead (25). The upper surface is covered by a transparent cover.
Patent CA-2656595-A1 (CA)
Title: Teledetection et echantillonnage probabiliste reposant sur un procede permettant d'inventorier les forets
Inventor: MATHAWAN NEERAJ
IPC: G06V20/13
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une télédétection et un échantillonnage probabiliste, reposant sur un procédé permettant d'inventorier les forêts, qui peuvent corréler les données aériennes, telles LiDAR, CIR et/ou des données hyperspectrales avec des données de terrain échantillonnées et mesurées en vue de faciliter l'obtention, par exemple, ou la prévision d'un inventaire des forêts plus précis. L'inventaire ainsi obtenu peut correspondre à une description empirique de la hauteur, du diamètre à hauteur d'homme et de l'espèce de chaque arbre présent dans la zone d'échantillonnage. L'utilisation de procédés d'échantillonnage probabiliste permet d'accroître sensiblement la précision et la fiabilité de l'inventaire d'une forêt.
Patent CA-2657159-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for exploiting information from heterogeneous sources
Inventor: RAMOS FABIO TOZETO
IPC: E21F17/00
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A system and method are described for generating a model of an environment in which a plurality of equipment units (104) are deployed for the extraction of at least one resource from the environment. The system comprises a pre-extraction or in-ground modelling unit (204) configured to receive data from a first plurality of heterogeneous sensors in the environment and to fuse the data into a pre-extraction model descriptive of the environment and the at least one resource. An equipment modelling unit (208) is configured to receive equipment data relating to the plurality of equipment units operating in the environment and to combine the equipment data into an equipment model. A post-extraction or out-of-ground modelling unit (206) is configured to receive data from a second plurality of sensors and to fuse the data into a post-extraction model descriptive of material extracted from the environment, wherein at least one of the equipment units operates to extract the at least one resource from the environment. Information from at least one of the pre-extraction model, the equipment model and the post-extraction model is communicable to the equipment units for use in controlling operation of the equipment units in the environment. The environment may be a mine.
Patent CA-2657304-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARALDI PIER GIOVANNI
IPC: C07D217/22
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), wherein Y, R, n and X are as defined in the description, a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds of formula (I) inhibit the Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 (TRPV1 ), which plays a pivotal role in the development of post-inflammatory analgesia, therefore they can be used as analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Patent CA-2657439-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THEVATHASAN HARESH
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2009-03-09
Abstract: A system and method for distributing encoded video content over a public packet-based communication network to a plurality of decoders. The system comprises a receive buffer adapted for receiving an encoded video stream from the network as a plurality of packets, such that the receive buffer has first receive buffer settings compatible with second receive buffer settings associated with an encoder buffer being the origin of the encoded video stream. The system also has a distribution module adapted for replicating the encoded video stream as a plurality of encoded video streams. The system also has a send buffer adapted for sending the plurality of video streams over the network, a first replicated encoded video stream of the plurality of video streams is configured for sending to a first decoder buffer and a second replicated encoded video stream of the plurality of video streams is configured for sending to a second decoder buffer different from the first decoder buffer. The send buffer has first send buffer settings compatible with second send buffer settings associated with the first decoder buffer being the destination of the first encoded video stream and has third send buffer settings compatible with fourth send buffer settings associated with the second decoder buffer being the destination of the second encoded video stream.
Patent CA-2658681-A1 (CA)
Title: Hyaluronic acid dispersion, production and use
Inventor: NACHBAUR LIDIA
IPC: C08L5/08
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a hyaluronic acid dispersion for use in aesthetics medicine and orthopedics, wherein the dispersed phase comprises particles made of cross-linked hyaluronic acid, and the continuous phase substantially comprises linear hyaluronic acid.
Patent CA-2660540-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluid saving blowout preventer operator system
Inventor: WHITBY MELVYN F
IPC: F16K17/00
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A hydraulic blowout preventer operator comprises a piston rod having one end coupled to a closure member. The operator further comprises an operator housing having one end coupled to a bonnet and a second end coupled to a head. The piston rod extends through the bonnet into the operator housing where it is coupled to a piston that is disposed within the operator housing. The piston comprises a body and a flange. A flange seal is disposed on the flange and is sealingly engaged with the operator housing. A body seal is disposed on the body and is sealingly engaged with the operator housing. The flange seal has a sealing diameter greater than a sealing diameter of the body seal.
Patent CA-2662128-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RIGHETTI MARCO
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2007-09-04
Abstract: The dispenser comprises a hopper (1) to contain the loose product (P), and an screw feeder (7) to feed the loose product from the hopper towards a dispensing opening (25). Positioned in the dispensing opening is a shut-off valve (27), which closes the dispensing opening. The screw feeder feeds the loose product towards the valve and movement of the valve causes delivery of the loose product from the cells.
Patent CA-2664519-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ERIGNAC CHARLES A
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: System and method for haptics- enabled teleoperation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) comprising a control component configured to provide position and orientation control with haptic force feedback of the vehicle based on a position measurement of the vehicle and configured to function in a closed- loop feedback manner. The position measurement may include six degree -of -freedom position data provided by a motion capture system. The system may also use differences in position and velocity between the vehicle and a simulated proxy object for providing control signals to the vehicle and between the simulated proxy object and a haptic I/O device for feedback control.
Patent CA-2665641-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for updating instant messaging conversations
Inventor: KHAN TABARAK
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: A system and method are provided for updating multiple active conversations in an instant messaging application. A menu item may be provided that, when selected enables the user to enter a common message that, when sent is applied to each of the active conversations. This allows the user to convey the same information to multiple parties, e.g. when they suddenly become unavailable. The user may also use one or more default messages to further speed up the process.
Patent CA-2666639-A1 (CA)
Title: A 3-pillar pumping unit driven by compound permanent-magnet motor & its fabrication method
Inventor: MENG WEI
IPC: F04B47/02
Filed: 2009-05-22
Abstract: The present invention discloses a 3-pillar pumping unit driven by compound permanent-magnet motor and its fabrication method, which adopts three pillars to support an overhead platform, wherein one is of large diameter, and the other two are both of same small diameter, and the barycentre of compound permanent-magnet motor is aligned with the geometrical centerline of large-diameter pillar; the large-diameter pillar is provided as the main support for the load of whole pumping unit, and both of the small-diameter pillars are provided as the assistant support for the overhead platform and also as the guideways for guiding the vertical reciprocation of weight box; the position of the adjusting device for the guide pulley of weight box mounted on the overhead platform can be adjusted to ensure that the thickness centerline of the belt for driving weight box can be coplanar with both axial lead of the two small-diameter pillars;  simultaneously, the position of adjusting device for the guide pulley of pumping unit belt mounted on the other side of overhead platform can be adjusted to ensure the vertical movement of belt and sucker rod of oil-well pump. The invention is featured by simple structure, good stability of operation and long service life.
Patent CA-2667539-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TERAN ALFREDO J
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: An ozone disinfection apparatus is provided whereby the ozone is dispersed in a vapor. The use of an ozonated vapor increases saturation of the article, surface or area being disinfected. Ozone from a generator on-board the apparatus is forced into contact with a fluid, such as water, to form the vapor. Particle size of the vapor is controlled by passing the vapor through an atomizer.
Patent CA-2668580-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds, methods, and treatments for abnormal signaling pathways for prenatal and postnatal development
Inventor: JENNINGS BARBARA BROOKE
IPC: A61K31/047
Filed: 2009-06-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to prevention of congenital deformations. The invention further relates to cancer inhibition and prevention. The invention further relates to methods and compositions to modulate, antagonize, or agonize disparate signaling pathways that may converge to regulate patterning events and gene expression during prenatal development, post-natal development, and during development in the adult organism.
Patent CA-2668601-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLEINSMITH RANDALL JAMES
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: A product display assembly comprising a product display assembly comprising a supporting medium having a maximum length boundary of a shipping and display space and a maximum width boundary of the shipping and display space, a plurality of product packages arranged on the supporting medium further comprising a maximum height boundary of the shipping and display space, wherein the plurality of product packages further comprise a length boundary and a width boundary, wherein one or more outward facing sides the product packages comprises substantially similar consumer indicia to the consumer indicia on one or more outward facing sides of different product packages, wherein no negative sides are outward-facing, and wherein one or more product packages are outward facing to any direction in the x-y plane.
Patent CA-2669484-A1 (CA)
Title: Slat and sieve assembly
Inventor: JONES DENNIS J
IPC: A01F12/44
Filed: 2003-01-06
Abstract: A slat and a sieve assembly. The sieve assembly comprises a frame, a slat supported by the frame, and a rotational drive mechanism supported by the frame. In some constructions and in some aspects, the slat extends at least 180°  about an axis and has a cross-section having a uniform radius in relation to the axis. The slat includes spaced finger-like-indentations being defined on an edge of the slat. The slat is couplable to the rotational drive mechanism for rotation about the axis. In some constructions and in some aspects, the rotational drive mechanism includes a pinion connected to the end of the slat, and a drive shaft including a worm gear engaging the pinion and rotatably supported by the frame to rotate about a drive axis. In some constructions and in some aspects, the slat may include a cross-section having a first adjustment cavity and a second adjustment cavity. The sieve assembly may also include a plurality of slats extending substantially parallel to one another with a space being defined between adjacent slats.
Patent CA-2678446-A1 (CA)
Title: Sheet pile for the subterranean support of underground conduits
Inventor: JINNINGS JOHN W
IPC: E02D7/00
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes a plurality of individual curved sheet piles that are positioned beneath an underground conduit, such as a raceway, to support the conduit during excavation. In one exemplary embodiment, the individual sections of curved sheet pile are interfit and/or interconnected. This allows the individual sections to work in combination with one another to support the conduit. Specifically, opposing ends of a length of interfit and/or interconnected curved sheet piles extend into unexcavated soil on both sides of an excavated hole to form a bridge across the hole that supports the conduit and any soil or other subterranean material positioned above the curved sheet pile.
Patent CA-2679142-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable electronic device and method of controlling same
Inventor: GRIFFIN JASON TYLER
IPC: G06F3/0486
Filed: 2009-09-18
Abstract: A method of controlling a portable electronic device that has a touch screen display includes providing a graphical user interface including an area defined by a boundary, detecting a touch event at a touch location within the area defined by the boundary on the touch screen display, determining if the touch location has moved to a new location outside of the area defined by the boundary; and performing an action in response to detecting the touch event at the touch location within the area defined by the boundary and determining that the touch location has moved from the area defined by the boundary to the new location outside of the area defined by the boundary.
Patent CA-2679556-A1 (CA)
Title: Internal high hardness type pearlitic rail with excellent wear resistance and rolling contact fatigue resistance and method for producing same
Inventor: SUZUKI SHINICHI
IPC: C22C38/00
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: The invention provides a pearlite steel rail of high internal hardness type which is excellent in both wear resistance and fatigue failure resistance and a process suitable for the production of the rail. Specifically, a pearlite steel rail which has a composition containing by mass C: 0.73 to 0.85%, Si: 0.5 to 0.75%, Mn: 0.3 to 1.0%, P: 0.035% or below, S: 0.0005 to 0.012% and Cr: 0.2 to 1.3% with the balance consisting of Fe and unavoidable impurities and having a [%Mn]/[%Cr] ratio of 0.3 or above and below 1.0 (wherein [%Mn] is Mn content and [%Cr] is Cr content) and whose railhead exhibits an internal hardness of Hv380 or above and below Hv480 in terms of Vickers hardness (Hv)in a depth range of at least 25mm from the railhead surface.
Patent CA-2680388-A1 (CA)
Title: Opposed inductor improvements
Inventor: MAYERLE DEAN
IPC: A01C7/08
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: The inductor assembly of the present invention is configured with an agricultural implement to enhance conveyance of product from a storage hopper to a remote location. The inductor assembly includes an inductor chamber that defines an interior cavity configured to receive the supply of product from the storage hopper, an inlet tube configured to direct the stream of pressurized air so as to generate a combined stream of pressurized air and product, and an outlet tube configured to pass the combined stream of pressurized air and product from the inductor chamber to a distribution system application of the product in an agricultural environment. The improved inductor assembly can further include a selectively extendable outlet tube assembly, a trajectory control assembly coupled to the inlet tube, and an adjustable cover assembly configured to regulate agitation of the product and to purge deposits downstream of the inductor assembly.