baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2573299-A1 (CA)
Title: Heating pad and method of using the same
Inventor: DODO TOSHIHIRO
IPC: A61F7/08
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A heating pad that alleviates the symptoms of shoulder stiffness, backache, muscular fatigue, cramps, excessive sensitivity to cold, etc., finding especially suitable application in alleviation of the symptoms of cramps; and a method of using the same. There is provided a heating pad comprising packing materials and, interposed therebetween, an exothermic composition molding resulting from molding of a moldable exothermic composition wherein excess water is used as a coupling substance, the exothermic composition molding heat sealed at its periphery, characterized in that the packing materials are each composed of a base material and a covering material; and that the base material is substantially planar, having no accommodation pocket; and that the heat seal is streaked so as to form segmenting parts; and that multiple heating parts segmented by the heat seal are disposed via segmenting parts;  and that the moldable exothermic composition exhibits a water content of 1 to 60 wt.%, comprising a coagulation auxiliary, a drying binding agent, a coagulant, an adhesive binder, iron powder, a carbon component, a reaction accelerator and water as indispensable components, wherein neither thickening agent nor vehicle is contained; and that excess water is contained so as to exhibit a mobile water value of 0.01 to 20; and that the water of the moldable exothermic composition does not function as a barrier layer; and that an exothermic reaction occurs upon contact with air; and that in a plane orthogonal to the direction of thickness of the heating pad, there is a region of >= 2 bending resistance ratio between orthogonal directions; and that at least part of the heating pad has air permeability; and that at least part of exposed area of the heating pad is fitted with fixing means.
Patent CA-2575936-A1 (CA)
Title: Quinoline derivatives as neurokinin receptor antagonists
Inventor: ELLIOTT JASON MATTHEW
IPC: C07D405/12
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted quinoline-4-carboxylic acid hydrazides defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in treating diseases mediated by neurokinin-2 and/or neurokinin-3 (NK-3) receptors.
Patent CA-2577023-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORD COLIN P
IPC: B65B43/26
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A packaging system utilizes two sides of a loading carousel, which reduces both the height and footprint of the packaging system. Mass and inertia are also reduced, allowing higher operational speeds. The loading carousel receives opened cartons on a first side and lowers them over product groups on a second side.
Patent CA-2580542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MEIHACK WOLF
IPC: C22B3/46
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: A process for the production of ferro-nickel or nickel matte from a product liquor solution containing at least nickel, cobalt, iron and acid soluble impurities, said process including the steps of: a) contacting the product liquor solution (7) containing the nickel, cobalt, iron and acid soluble impurities with an ion exchange resin (8), wherein the resin selectively absorbs nickel and iron from the solution leaving the cobalt and the acid soluble impurities in the raffinate (9); b) stripping the nickel and iron from the resin with a sulfuric acid solution to produce an eluate (11) containing nickel and iron; c) neutralising the eluate to precipitate a mixed nickel iron hydroxide product (13); and d) reducing and smelting the mixed nickel iron hydroxide product to produce ferro-nickel (29) or nickel matte (24).
Patent CA-2580773-A1 (CA)
Title: Synthetic nucleic acid molecule and methods of preparation
Inventor: PAGUIO AILEEN
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A method to prepare synthetic nucleic acid molecules having reduced inappropriate or unintended transcriptional characteristics when expressed in a particular host cell.
Patent CA-2587320-A1 (CA)
Title: Plantes transplastomiques depourvues du gene marqueur selectionnable
Inventor: FERULLO JEAN-MARC
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2006-01-03
Abstract: L'invention se réfère à des plantes transplastomiques dépourvues du gène marqueur sélectionnable, à un procédé permettant d'obtenir de telles plantes et aux vecteurs utilisés.
Patent CA-2587483-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for jet-fluid abrasive cutting
Inventor: MCAFEE WESLEY MARK
IPC: E21B7/18
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for down hole abrasive jet-fluid cutting, the apparatus includes a jet-fluid nozzle (4) and a high pressure pump (19) capable of delivering a high-pressure abrasive fluid mixture to the jet-fluid nozzle (4), an abrasive fluid mixing unit capable of maintaining and providing a coherent abrasive fluid mixture, a tube (9) to deliver the high pressure coherent abrasive mixture down hole to the jet-fluid nozzle (4), and a jetting shoe (5) adapted to receive the jet-fluid nozzle and directing abrasive jet-fluid mixture towards a work piece. A jetting shoe controlling unit manipulates the jetting shoe (5) along a vertical and horizontal axis and a central processing unit (11) having a memory unit capable of storing profile generation data for cutting a predefined shape or window profile in the work piece and coordinating the operation of various subsystems.
Patent CA-2588849-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIEBMANN AXEL
IPC: B29C70/48
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: Apparatus and method of producing fibre composite mouldings by means of vacuum infusion applying a mould with a mould cavity, a plurality of inlet channels (3, 21, 22) communicating with the mould cavity and a polymer source (7) with liquid polymer, a plurality of vacuum channels (2) communicating with the mould cavity and a vacuum source (10), where fibre material (14) is inserted into the mould cavity prior to the process of filling said mould, and where a negative pressure is generated in the vacuum channels (2) and thus in the mould cavity with the result that liquid polymer is drawn from the polymer source (7) via the inlet channels (3, 21, 22) into the mould cavity. One or more of the inlet channels (3, 21, 22) can also communicate with a vacuum source, and/or one or more of the vacuum channels (2) can also communicate with a polymer source (7).
Patent CA-2589175-A1 (CA)
Title: Slurry phase polymerisation process
Inventor: LEE STEPHEN KEVIN
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A process comprising polymerising in a loop reactor an olefin monomer optionally together with an olefin commoner in the presence of a polymerisation catalyst in a diluent to produce a slurry comprising solid particulate olefin polymer and the diluent wherein the Froude number is maintained at or below 20 is disclosed.
Patent CA-2589364-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUTSCH WILHELM P
IPC: G03H1/02
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: An optically variable device (10, 30, 50) has a substrate (12, 32) with an optically variable relief (16, 36) and a coating (18, 38) on the optically variable relief . The coating is applied as a liquid dispersion including a plurality of optical enhancer particles (20, 38) in a solvent.
Patent CA-2592355-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEYDEN ROGER
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: A security system having a control and a sensor attachable to an article to be monitored. The sensor has a plurality of different states, among which are an armed state and a breached state. The sensor and control interact so that the control causes a detectable signal to be generated as an incident of the sensor being changed from the armed state into the breached state. The sensor has a housing with a wall structure bounding a cavity. The sensor further has a source of illumination that projects light. The wall structure has a light transmissive portion through which light from the illumination source projects from within the cavity to be visible externally of the wall structure.
Patent CA-2593484-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BROWN JAMES M
IPC: G01N31/00
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: The present invention is a method for modifying any synthetically generated assay of a whole crude oil or a portion of a whole crude, such as a condensate or resid material, by using measured crude properties. These measured properties are used to adjust the synthesized assay values to obtain a more accurate representation of the unknown hydrocarbon material.
Patent CA-2594706-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLOTZBACH ANNETT
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant d'usiner des pièces (1), par rayonnement laser, selon lequel les pièces à usiner sont déplacées lors de l'usinage et un faisceau laser est dévié par rapport à deux axes alignés de manière orthogonale l'un par rapport à l'autre. L'invention vise de ce fait à former des contours d'usinage de grands formats, à la vitesse d'usinage la plus importante possible et avec une grande précision. Selon le procédé de l'invention, il est prévu, à cet effet, de dévier un faisceau laser à l'intérieur d'un champ de travail (3), par rapport à deux axes alignés de manière orthogonale l'un par apport à l'autre. Des cordonnées de position de chaque contour d'usinage sont en outre associées dans une unité d'évaluation et de commande virtuelle à des segments d'usinage virtuels (2), dans lesquels l'usinage s'effectue de manière séquentielle. Les limites de segments d'usinage individuels sont prédéterminées, de sorte que l'écart maximal entre des limites opposées des segments d'usinage respectifs ne dépasse pas 50 % de la longueur maximale du champ de travail du faisceau laser dans le sens de progression vers l'avant de la pièce déplacée.
Patent CA-2595394-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of fortifying process cheese and products thereof
Inventor: AKASHE AHMAD
IPC: A23C19/00
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: Methods are provided for making nutrient fortified foods, and particularly methods of fortifying process cheeses with magnesium and the resulting magnesium-fortified process cheese products. These methods allow significant amounts of nutrient supplements, such as minerals and/or vitamins, to be delivered per serving of food product without adversely affecting functionality or product quality. These magnesium--fortified process cheeses also may be produced with increased salty flavor without increased sodium content, or maintain salty flavor at reduced sodium content, without need for potassium saft substitutes. Foods fortified by the disclosed methods retain their desired functionality and sensory properties such as textures, mouthfeel, flavor, and the like.
Patent CA-2595651-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of treating various conditions by administration of sustained release l-arginine
Inventor: RON EYAL S
IPC: A61K31/198
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for using L-arginine formulations, such as sustained release formulations, for various indications, including lowering triglyceride levels, inducing thermogenesis, weight loss and treatment and prevention of obesity and obesity related conditions, such as diabetes.  Moreover, the present invention provides methods for treating or preventing other indications, such as asthma.
Patent CA-2597477-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ISLAM M KHALEDUL
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: Methods, mobile stations and networks are provided that cause a packet data service reconnect to be performed automatically after the occurrence of an event triggering registration, even in some circumstances where such a data service reconnect would not normally occur. This avoids complications that can arise due to the packet data service being discontinued upon registration and the resulting inability to reach the mobile station.
Patent CA-2598377-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STRUEBEL JONATHAN P
IPC: G06V10/26
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: A system for verifying the generation of a critical symbology includes a display processor configured to generate graphic commands from one or more system inputs. The display processor is further configured to determine the critical symbology. A  graphics processing unit is coupled to the display processor. The graphics processing unit is configured to generate a plurality of pixels forming an image and is further configured to mark at least a portion of the plurality of pixels to produce marked pixels of the critical symbology. A graphics logic device is coupled to the graphics processing unit and includes an integrity monitoring function and a memory coupled to the integrity monitoring function.  The integrity monitoring function is configured to detect the marked pixels and generate data regarding the critical symbology. The memory is configured to store the data regarding the critical symbology. A monitor warning function device is coupled to the graphics logic device and is configured to receive the data regarding the critical symbology and verify the generation of the critical symbology.
Patent CA-2598837-A1 (CA)
Title: Sealing arrangement
Inventor: ZELAZO PAAVO
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: In order to easily permit functionally correct mounting of a sealing strip that is intended for use on the frame structure of a vehicle opening, a sealing arrangement is described that includes an attachment section and a sealing section, wherein aids are provided that are intended for carrying out uniquely determined positioning on a section of the aforesaid frame structure. These aids include a groove that is configured to receive a frame part of the frame structure that extends along the entire length of the sealing strip and whose maximum insertion depth signals the precise positioning of the sealing strip on the aforesaid frame part. These aids can also include a bead that is integrally formed on the attachment section that performs the function of a spacing element in relation to a stop surface of the aforesaid frame structure and is connected to the attachment section in a releasable, in particular tear-off connection arrangement. Such a sealing arrangement can be mounted easily and quickly, in particular under service conditions.
Patent CA-2601264-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for emboli removal
Inventor: WASDYKE JOEL M
IPC: A61F2/01
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for capturing emboli and subsequently removing or immobilizing the captured emboli are described. Emboli can be captured within a blood vessel and can be withdrawn to a position exterior to the blood vessel. Some filters can remain within a blood vessel yet direct emboli to a position exterior to the blood vessel.
Patent CA-2602367-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotary engine employing undulating ramp driven by paired reciprocating pistons
Inventor: MANN IAN WILLIAM
IPC: F01B9/06
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: A rotary gasoline engine has two sets of pistons, which move reciprocally .  The reciprocal output of said pistons is coupled to an undulating ramp, which converts the reciprocal motion to rotary motion. The engine casing has a hollow center though which no shaft runs. Dual rotary outputs are provided, one through a rotatable output block at the top end of the casing, the other through a rotatable block at the bottom end of the casing in response to the reciprocal motion of the pistons.
Patent CA-2603481-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARBOUR ROBIN MCDAID
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to methods and products for the identification of a clinically significant immune response in subjects treated with a therapeutic protein. A first aspect of the invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying a clinically significant immune response in patients treated with therapeutic amounts of a VLA4 binding antibody (e.g., natalizumab) . A  second aspect of the invention concerns the chronological details of sample collection for determining the titre of antibodies against the therapeutic protein, e.g. the collection of at least two samples at two different time points . A third aspect of the invention relates to the selection of the critical threshold level, which corresponds to the antibody titre of untreated patients increased by the double of the standard deviation of this control antibody titre.
Patent CA-2603861-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUGGHINS JOEL F
IPC: E01F13/06
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: An energy absorbing system includes a supporting member (4), a barrier (2) mechanically connected to the supporting member. The barrier being pivotable between a horizontal position and a predetermined angle. An energy absorber (8) mechanically coupled to the supporting member such that impact energy is absorbed when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle (20), thereby causing the supporting member to travel from a first position to a second position.
Patent CA-2605427-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAMANN CHRISTIAN
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2006-04-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a slide for movement along a lifeline, comprising a body (1) provided with a guide channel (38) on a cable and a handle (4) for cooperation with an attached connector body, said handle (4) pivoting relative to the body (1), characterised in that the pivoting of the handle (4) relative to the body (1) has a freedom of movement in an axis of rotation (35) in a perpendicular direction to the longitudinal axis of the guide channel (38) and different to the direction of action of the connector body on the handle (4).
Patent CA-2606606-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LADUE CHRISTOPH KARL
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A method of selecting optimized encoding symbols and decoding parameters for a communications neural network using a genetic algorithm. A population of individuals representing the symbols and parameters of the communications neural network is evolved through successive generations to create increasingly effective neural network characteristics. In one embodiment, the final optimized neural network is implemented on a band-limited non-linear channel of a communication network.
Patent CA-2606801-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of producing and growing plants having improved phosphorus utilization
Inventor: ZOU JITAO
IPC: C12P7/20
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: Plants transgenic for an exogenous glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and which have improved phosphorus utilization are disclosed, as well as methods of producing the plants and methods of growing the plants on soils having a reduced phosphorus content The transgenic plants have raised levels of glycerol-3-phosphate in comparison to wild type, leading to increased stress tolerance, altered fatty acid content in glycerolipids and tolerance to phosphorus deficient soils
Patent CA-2608824-A1 (CA)
Title: Antimicrobial and bacteriostatic-modified polymers for cellulose fibres
Inventor: GUAN YONG
IPC: A01N47/44
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: Polysaccharide fibres, such as cellulose or starch, modified by grafting an amino-containing antimicrobial polymer (ACP) onto the fibres or starch using a co-polymerization reaction, exhibits high antimicrobial activity. For example, the presence of 1.0% by weight grafted polymer in the cellulose fibres or starch fibres results in excellent antimicrobial activity (over 99% inhibition). The application further discloses that including triclosan or butylparaben into a novel cationic .beta.-cyclodextrin polymer or nanocapsule yields a bacteriostat.
Patent CA-2609642-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAJEWSKI ROBERT C
IPC: B65D90/34
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: A dual containment system has an inner and outer shell, the inner shell providing a first layer of liquid containment and the outer shell providing a second layer of liquid containment. There may also be an air space between the inner and outer shell.  In the event of a leak in the inner shell, the air space allows for collection of any escaping fluid within the outer shell. The inner shell has a high liquid level, and a load line extends from within the inner shell over the high liquid level to outside the outer shell. A valve is included on the load line above the high liquid level for selectively venting the load line and disabling the load line.
Patent CA-2610405-A1 (CA)
Title: Mannitol induced promoter systems in bacterial host cells
Inventor: SCHNEIDER J CARRIE
IPC: C12P21/06
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing recombinant peptides in a bacterial host utilizing a mannitol, arabitol, glucitol, or glycerol-inducible promoter, wherein the host bacterial cell that produces the peptide has been rendered incapable of degrading or metabolizing mannitol, arabitol, or glucitol, or derivatives or analogues thereof. The present invention provides bacterial cells that have been genetically altered to inhibit the metabolism or degradation of mannitol, glucitol, or arabitol, or derivatives or analogues thereof. The present invention utilizes mannitol, arabitol, glucitol, or glycerol to induce expression of a target polypeptide from an inducible promoter, allowing for the use of an inexpensive and stable carbon source inducer in the fermentation processes for the production of recombinant peptides.
Patent CA-2610535-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BORISOFF JAIMIE
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: Wheelchair side guards are provided with a strip and covering materials. The strip is sufficiently rigid to keep the shape and position of the side guards such that a user and their clothes are kept away from the wheelchair wheels. The side guards may also comprise a hinge near the middle that permit the wheelchair backrest to fold.
Patent CA-2610795-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOTI FERENC
IPC: C07D401/02
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: The invention relates to the design and synthesis of 3-arylidene-anabaseine compounds that exhibit enhanced selectivity toward alpha7 nicotinic receptors.  The compounds are expected to be useful in treating a wide variety of conditions, including neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease, neurodevelopmental diseases such as schizophrenia, and certain peripherally located inflammations mediated by macrophage infiltration.
Patent CA-2611373-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MULLENS STEVEN
IPC: B22F3/10
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for manufacturing a high ductility Ti-, Ti-alloy or NiTi-foam, meaning a compression strain higher than 10%, comprising the steps of: Preparing a powder suspension of a Ti-, NiTi- or Ti-alloy powder, Bring said powder suspension into a desired form by gelcasting to form a green artefact, A calcination step wherein said green artefact is calcined, and Sintering said artefact, characterised in that said calcination step comprises a slow heating step wherein said green artefact is heated at a rate lower or equal to 20~C/hour to a temperature between 400~C  and 600~C and that the Ti-, NiTi- or Ti-alloy powder has a particle size less than 100 ~m. A high ductility Ti-, Ti-alloy or NiTi-foam, with a compression higher than 10%, with a theoretical density less than 30%, pore size (cell size) between 50 to 1000~m can be obtained with such a method.
Patent CA-2611746-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring implants
Inventor: JOHNSON NOEL L
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: The present invention involves a device and method that communicate, to a patient and/or healthcare professionals, the failure, rupture, or breakage of a barrier within an implant. The device consists of an implantable sensor and an alerting mechanism. The device may include an internal power source and may employ software to allow for external programming and/or interrogation of the device. The device may also be recharged and/or powered through an external source.