baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2314930-C (CA)
Title: Method for determining the location of a gps receiver using an estimated reference time
Inventor: CAMP WILLIAM O JR
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 1998-12-14
Granted: 2005-07-05
Abstract: A method for determining the location of a satellite receiver. The method begins by selecting a trial time for use in calculating a presumed location of the receiver using at least four satellites. The presumed location is calculated based on the selected trial time. A first range from the presumed location to a fifth satellite is calculated and a second range from the presumed location to the fifth satellite is measured. A comparison is then made between the first range to the second range. If the first range is unequal to the second range the presumed location is not the actual location. A new trial time is selected and the method is repeated. When the first range and the second range are substantially the same then the presumed location is the actual location.
Patent CA-2322406-C (CA)
Title: Prevention of deadlocks and livelocks in lossless, backpressured packet networks
Inventor: LEE DAVID
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2000-10-05
Granted: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A packet communication network is arranged so that a backpressure or feedback signal is sent from a receiving node to a node having packets to send to the receiving, node, selectively allowing only certain packets to be considered eligible for transmission. The backpressure is arranged to be lossless, and to avoid network deadlocks and livelocks. The transmission of a packet from a sending node to a receiving node via a link, is controlled by sending from the receiving node to the upstream node a feedback value that assures that there will be room in the buffer in the receiving node to store packets subsequently received from the upstream node; assigning a priority level to packets stored in the buffer of the receiving node; and transmitting from the sending node to the receiving node, only those stored packets at whose priority level exceeds the feedback value received from the receiving node.
Patent CA-2323441-C (CA)
Title: Systeme de valve pour sac collecteur
Inventor: TANGHOEJ ALLAN
IPC: F16K31/00
Filed: 1999-01-29
Granted: 2007-05-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de valve de sortie destiné à un sac collecteur d'urine pour personnes souffrant d'incontinence urinaire ou ayant subi une urostomie. Les sacs collecteurs d'urine sont très connus et sont habituellement constitués de feuilles plastiques jointes sur leur pourtour par soudage, de façon à former entre les feuilles une cavité dans laquelle est recueillie l'urine. Lorsque l'utilisateur n'est pas alité, il porte normalement ce sac vers la partie inférieure de la jambe. Le sac est pourvu à sa partie inférieure d'un système de valve de sortie permettant d'évacuer l'urine du sac. Ce système de valve comporte un élément de base fixé au sac collecteur et un élément mobile fixé de manière étanche à l'élément de base, cet élément de base comportant un conduit ouvert conduisant à la cavité du sac collecteur et dirigeant le liquide vers l'élément mobile. L'élément mobile comporte un tube d'évacuation pouvant être déplacé par rotation par rapport à l'élément de base, et qui est tourné hors du plan défini par la surface extérieure du sac collecteur. L'élément mobile présente au moins une position ouverte et au moins une position fermée bloquée, dans laquelle le tube d'évacuation est tourné vers le haut. En position ouverte, on tourne le tube d'évacuation dans une position à plus de 90 DEG  et à moins de 180 DEG  de la verticale, position dans laquelle le tube est bloqué.
Patent CA-2335558-C (CA)
Title: Operating a gas turbine with supplemental compressed air
Inventor: NAKHAMKIN MICHAEL
IPC: F02C7/08
Filed: 1999-05-17
Granted: 2003-05-27
Abstract: A method is provided to ensure that a combustion turbine (12) may operate at maximum power at elevated ambient temperature and/or low air density. The method includes a combustion turbine mode in which air is supplied exclusively from a combustion turbine compressor (14), a compressed air augmentation mode in which additional air is supplied from an air storage (28), and an air storage charging mode in which air from a charging compressor (32) is supplied to the air storage (28). Alternatively, the air storage (28) may be eliminated and the charging compressor (32) sized for full supplemental air flow.
Patent CA-2338877-C (CA)
Inventor: COOB WILLIAM T JR
IPC: F02B33/34
Filed: 1999-07-19
Granted: 2008-12-23
Abstract: Moteur à combustion interne doté d'un système (20) d'injection de carburant à air comprimé. Le système d'injection comprend un accumulateur (34) d'air comprimé présentant une première ouverture (30) dans le cylindre du moteur ainsi qu'une seconde ouverture (38) dans le carter (18) du moteur. Les deux ouvertures sont situées au niveau d'extrémités opposées de l'accumulateur et présentent une forme tubulaire. L'accumulateur laisse échapper la pression à chaque fois qu'un des orifices du cylindre est fermé. La forme tubulaire de l'accumulateur forme un conduit à réflexion accordée pour une onde de compression provenant du cylindre afin de produire une onde de compression réfléchie assistant l'apport de carburant et d'air dans le cylindre. Les deux ouvertures sont adaptées pour être ouvertes et fermées par la tête de piston du moteur.
Patent CA-2344393-C (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area of tissue
Inventor: GOODMAN JACK
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1999-09-03
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for performing beating heart surgery, in which a single articulating arm supports multiple suction pods. Once the suction pods are applied to the heart surface, tightening a cable fixes the arm in place. Then, the suction pods may be spread apart from each other to tighten the surface of the cardiac tissue lying between the suction pods. In one embodiment, fixation of the arm as well as the spreading apart of the suction pods may occur concurrently or almost concurrently through the tensioning of a single cable. Additional embodiments of the method, system and its components are shown.
Patent CA-2347730-C (CA)
Title: Golf bag carrying straps
Inventor: VARNEY DAVID J
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 1999-11-05
Granted: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A golf bag (10) with a carrying handle (34) attached thereto and a pair of flexible supporting straps (14, 16). Each of the straps including one end (36, 36) connected to the bag in spaced relation to the handle and another end (36, 36) oriented adjacent the handle. Each another end including a connecting member (62) on the end thereof remote from the one end of the associated supporting strap. The connecting members being detachably connected to a connector plate (74). A retaining strap (90) extending between the connector plate and handle to enable the pair of supporting straps to extend over and support the golf bag from the shoulders (18, 20) of a person carrying the bag.
Patent CA-2348624-C (CA)
Inventor: YLA-HERTTUALA SEPPO
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 1999-11-05
Granted: 2012-07-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un adénovirus qui possède un gène fonctionnel de thymidine kinase et est utile dans le traitement de tumeurs cérébrales.
Patent CA-2357297-C (CA)
Inventor: BUCHER ANNE
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 2001-09-13
Granted: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A holder for tacos and the like comprised of semi-rigid material. The holder has a generally triangular configuration, with upwardly convergent first and second side walls extending from a generally horizontal base portion. The two side walls are joined at the top of the holder to form a triangular structure. Upwardly opening slots arc formed in the side walls. Each of the slots has a curved base to accommodate tacos. To accommodate individual servings, the holder is separable along a line of weakness. To facilitate incorporation of the holder into a meal kit, in one embodiment, the holder can be folded in a flat configuration with the base folded upward between the side walls.
Patent CA-2359691-C (CA)
Title: System for managing a large number of reusable and returnable containers and code especially useful for this purpose
Inventor: HEUFT BERNHARD
IPC: B65D23/00
Filed: 2000-01-31
Granted: 2011-07-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for managing a large number of reusable and returnable containers. Each container is labeled with a code in an identifiable manner. The returnable containers are used in several separate local substations (20, 21, 22) in a number of cycles and in every cycle the code is read out. The data that is collected in the local substations (20, 21, 22) is memorized in a master station (10) allocating it to the read-out code and is evaluated in order to determine the number of cycles of every returnable container. On the basis of the data memorized in the master station (10) the age and the number of uses of every returnable container can be determined. Once the container reaches a certain age or a certain number of cycles, a signal is sent to the local substations (20, 21, 22) to the effect that the respective returnable container is not to be reused.
Patent CA-2360543-C (CA)
Title: Binary probe and clamp composition and methods for target hybridization detection
Inventor: HUNKAPILLER MICHAEL W
IPC: C12Q1/6818
Filed: 2000-01-14
Granted: 2009-03-31
Abstract: Binary probe and clamp compositions conduct methods for target hybridization detection. Where the probe is a substrate for exonuclease cleavage, the composition provides quantitation an d detection of PCR products, by real-time and end--point measurements. Where the probe is an amplification primer, the composition provides an improved method for labelling and detection of PCR products. Probes and clamps may be labelled with fluorescen t dyes, quenchers, hybridization-stabilizing moieties, chemiluminescent dyes, and affinity ligands. Clamps may be nucleic acid analogs, such as 2-aminoethylglycine PNA.
Patent CA-2364160-C (CA)
Title: Product and method for treatment of conditions associated with receptor-desensitization
Inventor: VILEN BARBARA J
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2000-02-25
Granted: 2014-05-20
Abstract: Particular members of the multisubunit immune recognition receptor (MIRR) family of receptors, specifically, the B cell antigen receptor (BCR), the pre-B cell receptor (pre-BCR), the pro-B cell receptor (pro-BCR), Ig Fc receptors (FcR), and NK receptors, can be physically uncoupled from their associated transducers. The invention describes regulatory compounds and methods for mimicking such dissociation/destabilization for the purposes of receptor desensitization and for treatment of conditions in which receptor desensitization or alternatively, enhanced or prolonged receptor sensitization, is desirable. Compounds and methods for enhancing or prolonging receptor sensitization are also disclosed, as are methods for identifying regulatory compounds suitable for use in the present methods.
Patent CA-2365055-C (CA)
Title: Foldable/collapsible structures
Inventor: LEE WALTER
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2000-02-22
Granted: 2008-10-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible/foldable structure (10) suitable for a variety of applications, such as an animal shelter, pet carrier transportation device, or a collapsible consumer storage container in general, such as a cooler or ice chest. The structure (10) comprises a top roof (28 and 30) and bottom platform (26) defining a top and bottom of said structure and a vertically disposed lower side section (20) on the bottom platform (26). Front (29) and rear walls (34) are included. The structure (10) also includes a pair of sidewalls (12, 14) each pivotally attached to the roof (28, 30) to facilitate inward collapse of the sidewalls (12, 14) when the sidewalls (12, 14) are pivoted toward the bottom platform (26). The sidewalls (12, 14) are defined by an upper (16) and middle section (18) including the lower vertically disposed side section (20), wherein the upper (16) and middle sections (18) are pivotally attached to one another and the middle (18) and lower sections (20) are pivotally attached to one another so that the upper (16) and middle sidewall sections (18) can be pivoted inwardly towards the bottom platform (26), to provide a compact collapsed condition.
Patent CA-2367252-C (CA)
Inventor: STEIGER RONALD
IPC: B05B15/555
Filed: 2002-01-11
Granted: 2006-10-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a easy spray system and a spraying method for coati ng liquids. An accessory liquid (10) wets the front, external surface's terminal zone (8 ) of the spray system (2) discharging the spray jet (6) of coating liquid, for instance the front terminal zone of the external periphery of a rotating atomizing bell (4), in order to prevent drying and layering of coating liquid (10) precipitated on said external surface.
Patent CA-2370088-C (CA)
Title: Methode et dispositif pour predire le seuil de floculation d'asphaltenes contenus dans des melanges d'hydrocarbures
Inventor: MOUGIN PASCAL
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2002-02-04
Granted: 2009-04-21
Abstract: La méthode comporte les étapes suivantes: - on détermine l'indice de réfraction de plusieurs asphaltènes servant de référence ; - on détermine expérimentalement, pour des conditions thermodynamiques définies, la variation de l'indice de solubilité en relation avec l'indice de réfraction de constituants hydrocarbonés incluant des hydrocarbures légers et des asphaltènes de référence ; - on en déduit une relation de corrélation modélisant cette variation de l'indice de solubilité ; Ces opérations préalables ayant été réalisées, - on détermine l'indice de réfraction des asphaltènes du mélange d'hydrocarbures dans les mêmes conditions thermodynamiques et par référence à la dite relation de corrélation, on en déduit l'indice de solubilité des asphaltènes du dit mélange ; et - à partir de l'indice de solubilité des asphaltènes du dit mélange et d'un modèle thermodynamique d'équilibre, on prédit directement leur seuil de floculation . - Applications à la détermination rapide en laboratoire des risques de floculation d'asphaltènes susceptibles de gêner la production et l'acheminement de bruts pétroliers en vue de mettre en oeuvre rapidement des solutions visant à les prévenir.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2376030-C (CA)
Inventor: FRIGG ROBERT
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 1999-07-07
Granted: 2007-11-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a bone screw (14; 28) that is provided with a screw shaft (1) that is to be anchored in the bone in a direction coaxial with respect to the longitudinal axis (3) of the screw and with a screw head (2). Said bone screw (14; 28) is configured as an axially composite element. At least the screw head (2) is axially two-part and comprises a screw shaft lower part (4) and a terminal upper part (5) that is linked with the lower part (4) and/or the screw head (1). The invention also relates to a device for the osteosynthetic bone fixation with at least one such bone screw (14; 28). Said device comprises A) at least one plate-shaped, prismatic or cylindrical fixation element (41) that is provided with at least one bore (37) with a center axis (30) for receiving the bone screw (14; 28) and a screw shaft lower part (36) and a screw head upper part (33). The invention is also characterized in that B) the bore (37) comprises a concave section (39) that tapers in the direction of the lower part (36); and C) the diameter of the lower part (4) is chosen such that the lower part (4) can be accommodated in the concave section (39) of the bore (37) at different angles between the longitudinal axis (3) of the screw and the center axis (30) and is placed on the wall (40) of the bore (37).
Patent CA-2379716-C (CA)
Inventor: SAETIA CHETTHA
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 2002-04-02
Granted: 2006-11-07
Abstract: A luggage case is provided with straps or handles for carrying the case and a. wheel and an extendable handle assembly for dragging or pulling the case. The wheel and extendable handle assembly is removably attachable to the case, such that it need not be carried when the case is carried by the straps or handles. The wheel and handle assembly are formed as a shell to snugly surround the luggage case. In the preferred embodiment, the case and the shell are joined by mating zippers at the bottom front and top rear edges of the assembly.
Patent CA-2381942-C (CA)
Inventor: SILVERMAN DAVID E
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2000-07-26
Granted: 2008-07-22
Abstract: An apparatus (40) comprising an elongate probe member (41) having proximal and distal extremities (54a, 54b) for use with a suction source (220) to treat a portion of a wall forming a cavity in a body having a natural body opening for accessing the cavity. The elongate probe member has a length so that when the distal extremity is in the vicinity of the portion of the wall the proximal extremity is outside of the body. The distal extremity of the elongate probe member has an outer surface (224) and is provided with at least one recess (227) opening onto the outer surface and an internal passageway (223) communicating with the recess. When the suction source is coupled to the apparatus a suction is created in the recess by means of the passageway to draw the portion of the wall into the recess. A hollow needle (96) is slidably disposed in the elongate probe member and has a distal end portion. The needle is actuatable from outside the body for movement from a retracted position to an extended position in which the distal end portion of the needle extends into the recess. The needle can be extended into the portion of the wall drawn into the recess so as to introduce a material into the portion of the wall and form an implant in the portion of the wall.
Patent CA-2382258-C (CA)
Title: High-frequency phase shifter unit
Inventor: GOTTL MAXIMILIAN
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2000-07-27
Granted: 2010-05-04
Abstract: The invention re-lates to an improved high-frequency phase shifter unit characterized by the following new features: at least another additional stripline section (21b, 21c, 21d) which is arranged concentrically in relation to the first stripline section (21 a) is provided; additional connecting lines (31b; 31c, 31d) are provided, whereby an electrical connection exists at least indirectly from the supply line (13) to the pick-off section (27a - 27d) to which at least one corresponding stripline section (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) is assigned; at least two different pairs of antenna radiators (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f) can be controlled with different phase angles (.PHI.) in the pick-off sections (39a, 39b) which are misaligned in relation to one another on the at least two stripline sections (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d); the various connecting lines (31a - 31d) are mechanically connected to one another.
Patent CA-2384329-C (CA)
Inventor: PARULSKI KENNETH ALAN
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 2002-05-01
Granted: 2005-03-29
Abstract: An electronic camera and system for capturing of digital images, and wireless transmission of the captured images to a recipient. The camera includes a selection device for creating an electronic content identifier to be associated with a digital image file in the camera that identifies a recipient that the associated digital image file is to be forwarded.
Patent CA-2395043-C (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for dishwasher model selection
Inventor: MCINTYRE MICHAEL LEE
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 2002-07-25
Granted: 2010-02-09
Abstract: In one aspect, a dishwasher comprising a controller coupled to a human machine interface comprising an indicator corresponding to a dishwasher model type is described. The dishwasher further comprises a cabinet comprising a tub having a front opening and forming a wash chamber, at least one rack extending into the wash chamber, a water pump for pumping water into the dishwasher, and a door engaged to the cabinet for closing the tub front opening. The controller is configured to control operation of at least the pump based on the model type indicator.
Patent CA-2396419-C (CA)
Title: System and method for multi-resolution fairing of non-manifold models
Inventor: HAMMERSLEY RICHARD PAUL
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2001-01-05
Granted: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A method of fairing a non-manifold model as disclosed which includes smoothing the model by applying a fairing operator to a set of features such that noise is removed after determining the features of the model.
Patent CA-2406629-C (CA)
Inventor: ROBERTS TIMOTHY P L
IPC: A61K51/04
Filed: 2001-04-17
Granted: 2009-10-13
Abstract: L'invention a trait à l'utilisation d'agents de contraste d'un poids moléculaire inférieur à 5000 daltons, lesquels agents renferment au moins un reste acide biliaire, et ce, aux fins de la préparation de compositions diagnostiques par contraste permettant d'évaluer la perméabilité microvasculaire.
Patent CA-2408378-C (CA)
Inventor: MARKS JOEL S
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2001-04-30
Granted: 2007-07-17
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif personnel de transport d'outil présentant des perfectionnements relatifs à son apparence et à sa fabrication. Un crochet (20) présente une extrémité tête élargie (22) formée de manière intégrée qui est supportée par des nervures ou une fente (18) d'un logement (10). Un capuchon de frottement (30) entoure de préférence l'extrémité tête (22) de manière à maintenir le crochet (20) dans une position de rotation sélectionnée. L'extrémité tête (22) et le capuchon de frottement (30) sont maintenus dans une cavité (12) du logement (10) par un élément de montage tel qu'une agrafe de courroie (50). Le logement (10) pivote par rapport à l'élément de montage. Ce dispositif offre diverses surfaces (17) sur le logement qui sont destinées à comporter des informations d'identification de produit.
Patent CA-2411450-C (CA)
Title: Composite amplifier
Inventor: HELLBERG RICHARD
IPC: H03F3/24
Filed: 2001-05-30
Granted: 2009-10-13
Abstract: A composite amplifier includes a main power amplifier (10) and an auxiliary power amplifier (12), which are connected to a load (26) over a Doherty output network. An attenuator (34) is provided for activating the auxiliary power amplifier (12) before the main amplifier (10) is saturated. Preferably the input drive voltage to the auxiliary power amplifier (12) is increased along a smooth curve as the input signal amplitude to the composite amplifier increases.
Patent CA-2412221-C (CA)
Title: Spa controller computer interface
Inventor: LAFLAMME BENOIT
IPC: A61H33/14
Filed: 2002-11-20
Granted: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A remotely controlled and monitored spa. An interface signal converter is electrically connected to a spa controller. The interface signal converter has an interface means for communicating with a remote computer through a communications link. The signal converter converts communications signals transferred from the remote computer via the communications link and directs the converted signals to the spa controller. Also, the signal converter converts signals from the spa controller to be communicated to the remote computer via the communications link. In a preferred embodiment, the signal converter comprises an IR transceiver. In another preferred embodiment the signal converter also has an RS-485 transceiver. Also, in a preferred embodiment, the interface signal converter is contained within an interface module that is mounted onto the outside of the spa's skirt. The interface module preferably contains a plurality of multicolored LED's for illuminating the area outside the spa and an error status LED and a maintenance status LED. Preferably, a plurality of slave modules each having a plurality of multicolored LED's is electrically connected to the interface module and controlled by the interface module.