baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2928955-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of, and apparatus for, full waveform inversion
Inventor: WARNER MIKE
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2014-01-14
Abstract: Method of, and Apparatus for, Full Waveform Inversion There is provided a method of subsurface exploration, the method comprising generating a geophysical representation of a portion of the volume of the Earth from a seismic measurement of at least one physical parameter. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing an observed seismic data set comprising at least three distinct non-zero data values derived from at least three distinct non-zero seismic measured values of said portion of the volume of the Earth; b)generating, using a subsurface model of a portion of the Earth comprising a plurality of model coefficients, a predicted seismic data set comprising at least three distinct non-zero data values;c)generating at least one non-trivial convolutional filter, the or each filter comprising three or more non-zero filter coefficients;d)generating a convolved observed data set by convolving the or each convolutional filter with said observed seismic data set; e)generating one or more primary objective functions operable to measure the similarity and/or mismatch between said convolved observed dataset and said predicted dataset;f)maximising and/or minimising at least one of said primary objective functions by modifying at least one filter coefficient of the or each convolutional filter;g)generating one or more pre-determined reference filters comprising at least three reference coefficients;h) generating one or more secondary objective functions operable to measure the similarity and/or mismatch between the filter coefficients for the or each non-trivial filter and the reference coefficients for the or each pre-determined reference filters; andi)minimising and/or maximising at least one of said secondary objective functions by modifying at least one model coefficient of said subsurface model of a portion of the Earth to produce an updated subsurface model of a portion of the Earth; and j) providing an updated subsurface model of a portion of the Earth for subsurface exploration.
Patent CA-2931773-A1 (CA)
Title: Laser scanner
Inventor: RAKSI FERENC
IPC: A61F9/008
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A laser seamier is disclosed. The laser scanner comprises a laser source, a first optical element, and a focusing element. The first optical element is adapted to move along the optical axis of light from the laser source. The focusing element receives laser light from the first optical element and is adapted to move orthogonally to the optical axis. Optionally, the focusing element may include multiple focusing lenses. A first focusing lens may be adapted to move along a first axis which is orthogonal to the optical axis. A second focusing lens may be adapted to move along a second axis which is orthogonal to the optical axis and to the first axis. The laser scanner may also include a second optical element which receives light from the focusing element and is adapted to effectively increase the focal length of the focusing element without increasing its f number.
Patent CA-2932685-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for providing feature-level delegation of service entitlements among users in a group
Inventor: PARAB Sumit
IPC: H04L12/22
Filed: 2016-06-10
Abstract: A system and method are provided for delegating entitlements to features of media services.  The method includes storing, at an intermediary system operable between at least one service provider and a plurality of user devices, authorization data for a media service associated with a first user, the authorization data enabling the intermediary system to access one or more features of the media service from the service provider on behalf of the first user. The method also includes, after detecting a request to access the media service by a second user, using a set of stored associations to determine whether or not the second user has been delegated an entitlement to the features of the media service, by the first user. The method also includes, after determining that the second user has the entitlement to at least one of the features, using the authorization data to access the at least one feature on behalf of the second user, via a communication interface between the intermediary system and the service provider.
Patent CA-2936463-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for measuring the tension of cables supporting a scaffold in a shaft
Inventor: CAO GUOHUA
IPC: G01L5/04
Filed: 2015-06-17
Abstract: Disclosed is an on-line detection device for the tension of suspension ropes (2) or stabilising ropes (3) in a construction vertical shaft, the device mainly being composed of tension detection devices (4) arranged on masts (6) and a steel wire rope frequency detection portion arranged on the surface of a shaft opening. The tension detection devices mainly comprise inclined surface supports (4-3) fixed on the masts (6) of sheaves (5), pressure sensors (4-2) fixedly mounted on inclined surfaces of the inclined surface supports (4-3) and bearing supports (4-1) fixedly connected to the pressure sensors (4-2). The steel wire rope frequency detection portion mainly comprises frequency detection devices (7) and a signal collector used for collecting frequency signals. The propagation frequency of vibration waves on a steel wire rope is periodically detected via a steel wire rope frequency detection device (7) arranged on a shaft cover platform (8), and the tension of the steel wire rope is obtained via the steel wire rope length I and the rope density p, effectively preventing measurement errors caused by an overturning moment of a bearing base, and thereby correcting the pressure sensor. The on-line detection device is simple in structure, convenient to operate, capable of real-time detection and easy to install, removal of the stabilising ropes is not necessary. measurement is accurate, and signal transmission is convenient.  Also disclosed is an on-line detection method for the tension of the suspension ropes (2) or the stabilising ropes (3) in the construction vertical shaft using the on-line detection device.
Patent CA-2936875-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERRIERE BERNARD
IPC: H02P9/00
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for managing an electromagnetic machine comprising a first element (1) provided with a plurality of armatures (2) and a second element (3) provided with at least one magnetic element (4), which comprises an operating phase (E1) in which a relative rotation movement between the first and second elements (1, 3) is implemented such as to generate an electric current, in a circuit including at least two armatures (2) of the plurality of armatures, via the interaction of said at least one magnetic element (4) with the armatures (2) of said circuit. The method comprises, in particular during the operating phase (E1), the following steps: a step of determining (E1-1) a physical parameter linked to the routine efficiency of the electromagnetic machine; a step of selecting (E1-2) a wiring diagram from among a plurality of wiring diagrams each having a configuration that can be adopted by the circuit in accordance with the determined physical parameter; a step of coupling armatures (E1-3) of the plurality of armatures (2) such as to make up the circuit according to the selected wiring diagram.
Patent CA-2938125-A1 (CA)
Title: Three-dimensional addressing for erasable programmable read only memory
Inventor: NG BOON BING
IPC: G11C16/08
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: Three-dimensional addressing for erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM) can include a number of EPROM banks, a number of shift registers, a row select data signal, a column select data signal, and a bank select data signal.
Patent CA-2939212-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ONG YOKE EN
IPC: B65D83/68
Filed: 2015-11-04
Abstract: A single hole single action aerosol can (100) comprises, a can body (102) having a lower portion (104) and an upper portion (106), a valve housing (108), an inner sleeve (110) having a suction tube (112) and a plurality of plastic wings (114) arranged around the suction tube (112), a detachable unit (116), a dip tube (120) configured to discharge a mixture from the can body (102). The upper portion (104) of the can body (102) comprises a stem (124), an outer gasket (126), an inner gasket (128), a mounting cup (130), a spring (132) and a nozzle (134). The inner sleeve (110) having a chemical A and the can body (102) having a chemical B. Further, the mixture configured to include chemical A and chemical B. Also, the inner sleeve (110) is integrated with the suction tube (112) for mixing the chemical A and chemical B and discharging the mixture from the can body (102) with single action.
Patent CA-2940872-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of manufacturing sequentially stretched polymer films, apparatus used for such methods, and products obtained thereby
Inventor: RASMUSSEN OLE-BENDT
IPC: B29C55/18
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: Methods include at least one sequential stretching step between circular or spiralized grooved rollers and the sequential stretching is performed according to at least one of six aspects of the invention.
Patent CA-2941012-A1 (CA)
Title: Corrosion rate measurement
Inventor: HEDTKE ROBERT C
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A corrosion rate measurement system (130) includes a first membrane (160) of a first material configured to be exposed to a corrosive material and deflect in response to corrosion. A second membrane (162) is configured to be exposed to a corrosive material and deflect in response to corrosion. A pressure sensor (134) is operably coupled to at least one of the first and second membranes (160, 162) and configured to measure deflection of at least one of the first and second membranes (160, 162) as a function of a pressure and an amount of corrosion at least one of the first and second membranes (160, 162).
Patent CA-2941868-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for manufacturing blow molded containers
Inventor: BOWEN STEVE
IPC: B65D23/00
Filed: 2015-03-10
Abstract: Blow molded containers and methods for making the same are provided. A blow molded container has a container wall including a thermoplastic polymer material having a rheology melt strength (Rms) of at least 30 Pa · s2. A method of making a container includes providing a material sheet including at least one thermoplastic polymer layer having a rheology melt strength (Rms) of at least 30 Pa · s2, forming the material sheet into a tube, sealing the tube at a seal area, and blow molding the tube to form a container.
Patent CA-2942464-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for generating electricity from a tidal or ocean current water flow
Inventor: MULVEY PATRICK JAMES
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2015-03-12
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for generating electricity from a tidal water flow, which apparatus comprises: a plurality of electrical generators (4) for generating electricity; and connection means for electrically connecting the electrical generators (4) together; wherein each electrical generator (4) comprises a rotor (6), a stator (8), and a housing (10); the housing (10) is a multi-sided housing constructed such that the electrical generators (4) are stably connectable together; the housing (10) is open at both ends; the stator (8) is inside at least a part of the housing (10); the rotor (6) comprises a plurality of magnets (18) positioned around the periphery of the rotor (6); the magnets (18) are encased in a protective material (20) which protects the magnets (18) from the water; and the rotor (6) has vanes (22) which cause the rotor (6) to rotate within the stator (8) as the water flows through the housing (10).
Patent CA-2944388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SKELDING DORI K
IPC: G06K19/16
Filed: 2015-04-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un objet permettant d'exécuter des transactions commerciales électroniques. L'objet comprend une image holographique sur des contacts de sécurité. Les contacts de sécurité peuvent être en communication avec un élément de sécurité fournissant des fonctions de sécurité. Les contacts peuvent être placés à des emplacements prédéterminés. Ils peuvent être étendus pour créer une image identifiable complémentaire.
Patent CA-2946302-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTTIKER PHILIPP
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 2016-10-25
Abstract: What is specified is a beverage preparation apparatus, in particular coffee machine, comprising a process stage (70) designed to convey and to heat supplied water and to dispense a prepared fluid. With the objective of dispensing physiologically compatible products and reducing the tendency for limescale build-up on the basis of the water hardness, the solution according to the invention makes provision for the process stage (70) to have a heater (30) for heating the supplied water to a first target temperature or a second target temperature, which is different from the first target temperature, and also a path selection device (20) for selectively choosing a direct path (55) for the conveyed water or a softening path (56) comprising a process stage softening device (90) for the conveyed water, wherein the path selection device (20) is designed to choose the softening path (56) when the heater (30) heats the supplied water to the first target temperature, and wherein the path selection device (20) is designed to choose the direct path (55) when the heater (30) heats the supplied water to the second target temperature.
Patent CA-2949827-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MURPHY LUCAS
IPC: F15B1/08
Filed: 2015-05-27
Abstract: A gas and liquid-tight inlet connector to the inner chamber of a mufti-chamber pressure vessel is provided, comprising : a male gland extending through an orifice in the bottom of the flexible wall of the inner chamber and the lower wall of the rigid outer shell of the vessel, the male gland comprising an upper flange permanently, sealingly connected, with the lower surface of the flexible inner wall, so as to form a gas- and liquid-tight seal therewith, and a lower elongated member extending through the outer shell to be sealingly connected with a liquid inlet pipe, permitting liquid flow into the inner chamber, while maintaining the seal between the inner and outer chambers of the tank, thus maintaining pressurization in the outer chamber, as fluid enters the inner chamber, pushing the flexible wall upwardly into the outer chamber.
Patent CA-2950593-A1 (CA)
Title: Processus et appareil de distribution de medicaments
Inventor: KILGALLON JAMES LEO
IPC: G16H20/13
Filed: 2015-03-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil et un processus permettant de distribuer des médicaments, et impliquant des systèmes et des procédés conçus pour fixer un module de transport sécurisé, qui contient une ou plusieurs doses d'au moins un médicament, à un emplacement d'accueil sur un système mobile se trouvant à un premier emplacement, déplacer le système mobile jusqu'à un second emplacement, et retirer du module de transport sécurisé une dose d'au moins un desdits médicaments.
Patent CA-2951113-A1 (CA)
Title: Resines de polyethylene
Inventor: MARTIN PETER S
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2015-04-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne des résines de polyéthylène présentant un gonflement variable et d'excellentes propriétés physiques. Les résines de polyéthylène peuvent être avantageusement préparées au moyen d'un système catalytique unique.
Patent CA-2951604-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapie combinatoire d'immunocytokines a variant de l'il -2 ciblees therapie tumorale et d'anticorps anti-pd-l1 humaine
Inventor: UMANA PABLO
IPC: A61P35/04
Filed: 2015-08-25
Abstract: La présente invention concerne la thérapie combinatoire d'immunocytokines à variant de l'IL-2 spécifiques ciblées thérapie tumorale et d'anticorps spécifiques qui lient la PD-L1 humaine
Patent CA-2951809-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIN WENJUN
IPC: B60P3/41
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: A post assembly for containing a load on a load platform includes a lower post section, an upper post section pivotal relative to the lower post section between a raised position in line with the lower post section and a folded position alongside the lower post section, and a biasing mechanism including a cam on the upper post section for varying a degree of compression of a spring anchored to the lower post section as the upper post section pivots. The lower end of each post is removably anchored within a respective pocket of the load platform by a wedge assembly comprising two wedge blocks drawn together by a horizontal clamping screw to wedge the post within the pocket.
Patent CA-2952275-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAY DANIEL N T
IPC: C05G3/20
Filed: 2015-06-01
Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for blends of glycerin and polyvinyl acetate emulsions which effectively decrease the dust forming tendency of particulate materials such as mineral fertilizer(s).  These blends also reduce the caking tendency of mineral fertilizer(s), helping to maintain a free flowing material. Formulations based on these components, possibly including other additives, may also be useful for dust control and/or anticaking on other particulate materials including fertilizers, ores, coal, grain, etc.
Patent CA-2954284-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RENGA JAMES M
IPC: A61K31/535
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: 4,6-Dibromo-3-hydroxypicolinonitrile may be prepared from furfural in a series of chemical steps selected from cyano-amination, amine salt formation and bromination-5 rearrangement.
Patent CA-2954728-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for fluid delivery
Inventor: KAMEN DEAN
IPC: B67D7/14
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: A system for at least partial closed-loop control of a medical condition is disclosed. The system includes at least one medical fluid pump. The medical fluid pump including a sensor for determining the volume of fluid pumped by the pump. Also, at least one continuous analyte monitor, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the medical fluid pump and the at least one continuous analyte monitor. The controller includes a processor. The processor includes instructions for delivery of medical fluid based at least on data received from the at least one continuous analyte monitor.
Patent CA-2956653-A1 (CA)
Title: End treatments and transitions for water-ballasted protection barrier arrays
Inventor: MAUS GEOFFREY B
IPC: E01F15/14
Filed: 2012-02-10
Abstract: An end treatment array for crash attenuation includes a transition barrier module formed of side walls, end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, wherein the module walls together define an enclosed interior space. The end treatment array further includes a containment impact sled having an axially extending frame. The frame has a width sufficient to contain the transition barrier module within the frame when in an assembled configuration, and has an axial length which is at least one-half the length of the transition barrier module. The frame defines an interior volume, the purpose of which is to contain a substantial portion of the transition barrier module in the assembled configuration, and to contain debris caused by destruction of the plastic barrier modules in a vehicular impact. The containment impact sled is attached to the transition barrier module.
Patent CA-2959627-A1 (CA)
Title: Executing graph-based program specifications
Inventor: STANFILL CRAIG W
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A graph-based program specification (110) includes components corresponding to tasks and directed links between ports of the components, including: a first type of link configuration between ports of linked components, corresponding to transfer of control or transfer of a single data element, and a second type of link configuration between ports of linked components, corresponding to transfer of multiple data elements. A compiler (120) generates a target program specification including control code representing at least one control graph including graph nodes representing the components, where at least two are connected based on links of the first type. A computing node (152) initiates execution of the target program specification, and manages computing resources for links of the second type, the computing resources including at least one of: a buffer for storing data elements provided by an output port, or a buffer for storing data elements provided to an input port.
Patent CA-2960143-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable hemodialysis machine and disposable cartridge with dialysis reservoir level sensor
Inventor: GIORDANO RENATO
IPC: A61M1/30
Filed: 2015-06-30
Abstract: A portable hemodialysis system is provided including a disposable cartridge and a reused dialysis machine. The disposable cartridge includes a dialysate flow path and a blood flow path which flow in opposite directions through a dialyzer. The disposable cartridge includes a filter for removing waste products from the dialysate. The reused dialysis machine possesses a reservoir for dialysate, various sensors including a reservoir level sensor assembly, and a processor connected to the various sensors for controlling and monitoring hemodialysis treatment. The reservoir level sensor assembly includes a vertically extending electrode array for transmitting electrical signals to the processor detecting whether the reservoir possesses sufficient dialysate for therapy, and for detecting whether there is a fault condition during therapy such as a loss of dialysate in the reservoir or an increase in fluid in the reservoir which may indicate a failure in the dialysis membrane.
Patent CA-2960807-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANIMOLA OLANREWAJU W
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 2015-08-10
Abstract: Embodiments described are directed to methods for the functionalization of asphaltene materials and to compositions made from functionalized asphaltenes. Disclosed is a method for synthesizing graphene derivatives, such as 2D single crystalline carbon allotropes of graphene and functional materials, such as sulfonic acid and its derivatives. Also disclosed is a method for the transformation of asphaltene into a source of graphene derivatives and functional materials, such as, 0D, 1D, 2D and combinations of 0D and 1D by utilizing chemical substitution reaction mechanism, such as, electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution and Sandmeyer mechanism. Also disclosed are novel graphene materials comprising: acetylenic linkage and hydrogenated graphene. These novel materials, which may be produced by these methods, include, e.g.: 2D single crystalline carbon allotropes of graphene with asymmetric unit formulas C7H6N2O4, C6H4N2O4, C7H7O3S- H3O+, C7H7O3SH+, and a 2D single crystal with asymmetric unit formula (Na6O16S4)n.
Patent CA-2962002-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil pour isoler et commuter desimpulsions-basse tension en impulsions haute tension dans des forets d'electro-broyage et electrohydrauliques
Inventor: MOENY WILLIAM M
IPC: E21B10/00
Filed: 2014-09-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil pour isoler et commuter des impulsions basse tension en impulsions haute tension dans des forets d'électro-broyage et électrohydrauliques. Un transformateur pourvu d'un noyau de haute perméabilité agit comme commutateur magnétique ou inductance de saturation pour commuter des impulsions haute tension afin de déclencher un arc d'électro-broyage et des impulsions basse tension afin de maintenir l'arc. Le transformateur isole les composants basse tension des composants haute tension et change de position afin de délivrer le courant basse tension lorsque le noyau sature. Le transformateur permet l'adaptation d'impédance à l'arc au cours de toutes les étapes de forage. Le temps de saturation du noyau du transformateur est le retard temporel entre le déclenchement de la distribution de l'impulsion haute tension et le déclenchement de la distribution du courant basse tension.