baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2601646-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONTORSI MAURO
IPC: C07F15/02
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: Process for the preparation of trivalent iron complexes with mono-, di- and polysaccharide sugars, consisting of the activation of the sugar by oxidation with nascent bromine generated in situ by reaction between an alkaline or alkaline earth bromine and an alkaline hypochlorite, the complexation of the activated sugar in solution with a ferric salt dissolved in an aqueous solution, the purification of the resulting solution through ultrafiltration and finally the stabilization of the trivalent iron-sugar complex by heating at a temperature between 60° C. and 100° C. for a period between 1 and 4 hours at a pH between 9.0 and 11.0.
Patent CA-2603187-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems, methods, and apparatus for highband excitation generation
Inventor: VOS KOEN BERNARD
IPC: G10L25/90
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: A wideband speech encoder according to one embodiment includes a narrowband encoder and a highband encoder. The narrowband encoder is configured to encode a narrowband portion of a wideband speech signal into a set of filter parameters and a corresponding encoded excitation signal. The highband encoder is configured to encode, according to a highband excitation signal, a highband portion of the wideband speech signal into a set of filter parameters. The highband encoder is configured to generate the highband excitation signal by applying a nonlinear function to a signal based on the encoded narrowband excitation signal to generate a spectrally extended signal.
Patent CA-2603780-A1 (CA)
Title: Sema4d in cancer diagnosis, detection and treatment
Inventor: YU GUOYING
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: This invention is in the field of cancer-related genes. Specifically it relates to methods for detecting cancer or the likelihood of developing cancer based on the presence or absence of the SEM A4D gene or proteins encoded by this gene. The invention also provides methods and molecules for upregulating or downregulating the SEMA4D gene.
Patent CA-2603904-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAK ROMAN P
IPC: H01H13/84
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device includes features that make it easier to differentiate among various keys and to correctly select a desired key. It also includes features that make the device more comfortable to use. In particular, corner keys have decreasing height profiles to make above-adjacent keys easier to reach and distinguish.  Additionally, lowermost, outermost portions of the corner keys may be somewhat truncated. Flanking keys in a navigation row slant toward and are flush with peripheral edges of a navigation tool assembly and have outer edges that are higher than inner edges of adjacent outer keys. The outer edges of the flanking keys may be hump-shaped or crowned. The longitudinally central portion of the device is narrower than the ends of the device, and the comers of the device are contoured to enhance comfort in a user's hand.  Soft-touch materials are employed in hand-contacting portions of the device.
Patent CA-2604347-A1 (CA)
Title: Diffusion device and method of diffusing
Inventor: WALTER SCOTT D
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A diffusion device (50) comprises a bottom portion (54) having a bottom cover (57) disposed thereon. The device further includes a top portion (52) having a top cover (56) disposed atop the bottom portion (54) and a pump assembly disposed between the top cover (56) and the bottom cover (57). First, second, and third arm portions extend from the pump assembly, wherein the first, second, and third arm portions include first, second, and third piezoelectric devices, respectively, attached thereto.
Patent CA-2604979-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for evaluating a value of an insurance policy
Inventor: PHILLIPS PETER
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for evaluating valuations groups of insurance policies. The steps involve a) retrieving at least one characteristic for each policy from the plurality of characteristics for each policy in the group of policies; b) obtaining at least one derived characteristics for each policy in the group of policies from plurality of characteristics for each policy in the group of policies; c) calculating a group expected value for each of the at least one characteristic and each of the at least one derived characteristic; d) receiving from the input device, a set of tolerances for each of the at least one characteristics and each of the at least one derived characteristic; e) minimizing a linear objective function with a set of policy weights wherein a sum of an at least one weighted characteristic, obtained by multiplying the policy weight with one each one of the at least one characteristic and each one of the at least one derived characteristic, is equal to or within the received tolerance of the group expected value for each of the one or more characteristic and each of the one or more derived characteristic; f) selecting policies with a non-zero policy weight; g) calculating at least one risk valuation result using the selected policies; and h) outputting the result of the at least one risk valuation result to the output device. The results of the at least one risk valuation result using the selected policies substantially correspond to the results of calculating the at least one risk valuation result on the group of policies.
Patent CA-2605836-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus of global de-noising for ct imaging
Inventor: NING RUOLA
IPC: A61B6/03
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: Raw cone beam tomography projection image data are taken from an object (202) and are denoised by a wavelet domain denoising technique (204) and at least one other denoising technique such as a digital reconstruction filter (210).  The denoised projection image data are then reconstructed into the final tomography image (218) using a cone beam reconstruction algorithm, such as Feldkamp's algorithm.
Patent CA-2606873-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUNOZ SALDARRIAGA DANIEL RICAR
IPC: F42B39/14
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: Detonators comprising a base charge of explosive material present a safety hazard for transportation and storage, especially when a plurality of detonators are packaged together. Disclosed herein are detonator protectors for the explosive ends of detonators that, at least in preferred forms, prevent ejection of shrapnel and / or explosive energy upon detonator actuation. Also disclosed are corresponding detonator assemblies, packages comprises protected detonators or detonator assemblies, and corresponding packaging methods.
Patent CA-2608064-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for apparel customization
Inventor: BURR ELIZABETH
IPC: A41H1/02
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: A unique methodology for apparel mass-customization is provided. Tracers, precision garments designed for fitting at a store site, are provided. Tracers work in conjunction with a unique Clip and Alteration Point relationship. A  database of customers' unique digital fit data is provided. Such data are used by a configured system to generate patterns reflecting a customer's personal size as well as level of comfort. [Virtual inventory is enabled by such stored data and are applied to electronic patterns with no shelf life.] The database allows customers to reorder additional pants in new styles and fabrics at any time. Automated patternmaking algorithms are used that dynamically adjust patterns to the data; core style patterns are adjusted to fabric specifications. A sophisticated manufacturing process provides separates and independent sub-processing, such as kitting, enabling cost- effective and rapid one-at-a-time apparel creation. An exemplary channel kiosk and channel kiosk with scanning are provided.
Patent CA-2609732-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAMMES HARTWIG
IPC: C08G18/10
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to composite elements containing, as a layer, at least one thermoplastic polymer, adhering to which, as a layer, a polyisocyanate polyaddition product is attached, and a process for the production thereof.
Patent CA-2610715-A1 (CA)
Title: Disc recliner with memory
Inventor: VILLARROEL RANDOLPH P
IPC: B60N2/64
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A vehicle seat has a seat back and a seat cushion and a pair of recliners hingedly mounting the seat back to the seat cushion providing pivotal movement of a seat back relative to a seat cushion. Each of the recliners has a memory plate that holds the recliners in an unlocked condition during a predetermined amount of travel enabling return movement of the seat back from a forwardly folded position to a memory position. The memory position being within a range of recline seatback positions.
Patent CA-2611507-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved primer-based amplification methods
Inventor: MILLS ALAN
IPC: C12P19/34
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for amplifying a target nucleic acid with greater efficiency and accuracy by using one of more flap primers.
Patent CA-2613483-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIMES PATRICK G
IPC: C25B3/25
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: A process, preferably continuous, for producing hydrogen gas comprising contacting in the liquid phase at least one oxidizable organic substance in the presence of a mixture comprising at least one conductive catalyst and an aqueous alkaline carbonate electrolyte, wherein at least one bicarbonate composition produced by reaction of the electrolyte is regenerated and the at least one oxidizable organic substance comprises a oxygenated hydrocarbon, for example methanol and/or dimethyl ether. In a preferred embodiment the alkaline electrolyte is regenerated using steam. Various advantageous reaction schemes are described, utilizing, e.g., co-current and countercurrent stream flow and alternative tower sequence arrangements.
Patent CA-2614303-A1 (CA)
Title: Encapsulating information in a database for use in a communication system
Inventor: COKER CHRISTOPHER B A
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: In a method of encapsulating information in a database, a message may be partitioned into a plurality of object class entries within the database. Each of the object class entries may constitute a portion of an object class from a plurality of object classes having a given hierarchy within the database. One or more pointers may be generated; the pointers point to at least one of the plurality of object class entries. The object class entries may be stored in non-adjacent storage locations within the database, with at least one of the plurality of object class entries stored in association with the generated at least one pointer such that the at least one pointer points to a higher-level object class entry, as determined by the object class hierarchy, than the at least one object class entry stored in association with the pointer.
Patent CA-2616107-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for removal of benzoic acid from an oxidizer purge stream
Inventor: PARKER KENNY RANDOLPH
IPC: C07C63/15
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A process is disclosed that relates to the removal of impurities, specifically benzoic acid, from a mother liquor produced in the synthesis of carboxylic acid, typically terephthalic acid.
Patent CA-2616982-A1 (CA)
Title: Ensemble d'echappement pour systeme d'entrainement d'ejection de matiere
Inventor: STRASSMAN DORON
IPC: F42B10/00
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système, un dispositif et un procédé permettant d'obtenir un ensemble d'échappement conçu pour être utilisé avec un système d'entraînement d'éjection de matière pour produire un couple de rotation autour de l'axe principal du système d'entraînement. Les éléments représentatifs comprennent généralement une ailette configurée de manière appropriée pour engager au moins partiellement un flux d'éjection de matière pour appliquer un couple de rotation net autour de l'axe principal du système d'entraînement, et une dérive accouplée sur ladite au moins une ailette. La dérive est configurée pour se déployer de manière sélective d'une position au moins partiellement rangée afin de diminuer l'application du couple de rotation net autour de l'axe principal du système d'entraînement.
Patent CA-2618947-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KESTLE MARTIN R
IPC: B22D17/20
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: Disclosed is an injection molding system usable for molding of a metal alloy above a solidus temperature of the metal alloy, the injection molding system, having a hot runner (26), including: (A) a manifold plate (64), and (B) a manifold (170) abutting the manifold plate (64), the manifold (170) having a drop, the manifold (170) configured to transfer a load to the manifold plate (64) along a direction extending inclined relative to the drop. Disclosed is a hot runner (26) of an injection molding system usable for molding of a metal alloy above a solidus temperature of the metal alloy, the hot runner (26), including: (A) a manifold plate (64); and (B) a manifold (170) abutting the manifold plate (64), the manifold (170) having a drop, the manifold (170) configured to transfer a load to the manifold plate (64) along a direction extending inclined relative to the drop.
Patent CA-2620263-A1 (CA)
Title: Deployment system for an expandable device
Inventor: CULLY EDWARD H
IPC: A61F2/84
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: Deployment system for a self- expanding endoluminal device. The deployment system includes a confining sheath (12) placed around a compacted endoluminal device (14) so that upon deployment the sheath is transitioned into an internal deployment line housed within the catheter (19) . The deployment system is configured to prevent rotation of the catheter relative to the deployment line during deployment line actuation.
Patent CA-2620877-A1 (CA)
Title: Gene capable of improving low temperature fermentability and/or low temperature resistance, and use thereof
Inventor: KODAMA YUKIKO
IPC: C12C11/02
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: Disclosed are a gene capable of enhancing low temperature properties (low temperature fermentation ability and/or resistance to freezing stress), and use of the gene. Particularly, disclosed are a brewing yeast having excellent low temperature properties, an alcoholic beverage produced using the yeast, a method for production of the alcoholic beverage, and others. More specifically, disclosed are a gene DLT1 encoding DLT1p which can enhance the low temperature properties of a brewing yeast, an yeast which is improved in low temperature properties by increasing the expression amount of a nonScDLT1 gene that is characteristic of a brewer's yeast, a method for production of an alcoholic beverage using the yeast, and others.
Patent CA-2622024-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARNETT BARRY
IPC: F01D5/03
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A vane assembly (20) for a gas turbine engine (10) including an inner shroud (26) with openings (54) defined therein about a circumference thereof and vanes (22) extending radially from the shroud with a vane tip (24) in each opening Isolating means in the form of grommets (28) are disposed in each opening to isolate the vane tip from the shroud ring Each vane tip is retained in the shroud by cooperation between a radial slot (38) in the tip and a shroud web (38), thereby restricting movement of the vane tip (24) in an axial direction relative to the shroud.
Patent CA-2622613-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOWALSKI ANNA
IPC: A62D3/00
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing low viscose polymergels by mixing a water-absorbing polymer with water. A chelating agent is added in order to reduce viscosity. The invention also relates to the use of said gel in fire fighting.
Patent CA-2623224-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EMAMI ALI SCOTT
IPC: A61F2/40
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: A proximal humeral prosthesis includes a humeral head having a distal end and a proximal end adapted to be coupled to a glenoid cavity of a scapula; a humeral stem core having an outer surface, a distal end, and a proximal end adapted to be coupled to the distal end of the humeral head; a humeral stem graft having an inner surface adapted to be coupled to at least a portion of the outer surface of the humeral stem core, a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface including at least one tendon attachment site; and an intramedullary stem having a proximal end adapted to be coupled to the distal end of the humeral stem core and a distal end adapted to be coupled to at least one bone of a skeleton. The prosthesis can be rendered modular and can further include a spacer segment. Resorption of bone from the humeral stem graft can be inhibited by compression of the humeral stem graft. Further, the prosthesis can include sites for attachment of soft tissues to the prosthesis, soft tissues for attachment to soft or bony tissues of the recipient, or both, which can improve function of the shoulder joint.
Patent CA-2624527-A1 (CA)
Title: Controlling the serving of advertisements
Inventor: AXE BRIAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A (e.g., expected) performance of proposed ad placement is compared with a performance threshold (either an initial threshold or an adjusted threshold).  The ad may be served if the expected performance meets the threshold (perhaps subject to additional conditions), but is not served if the expected performance is less than the performance threshold. Spend information of the ad so served is analyzed to determine if a target amount (budget) is expected to be overspent or underspent. If the former, the performance threshold is increased (and/or the ad performance value is decreased). If the later, the performance threshold is decreased (and/or the ad performance value is increased).
Patent CA-2626437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROMANO JOHN-PAUL
IPC: A61C1/12
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A tool for working in a cavity to which access is limited is disclosed. The tool has an elongated sheath with a bore and an open end that is positionable within the cavity. A filamentary element is slidably positioned within the bore of the sheath. A portion of the filamentary element is extendible outwardly from the sheath through the open end and into the cavity. The filamentary element may be biased into a curved or helical shape, and may be a loop or may have an awl, a cutting blade, a scoop, hook, balloon or other piece attached to its end.
Patent CA-2627446-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARKINSTALL STEPHEN J
IPC: C07K14/59
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: This disclosure relates to hybrid antigen binding molecules including at least two polypeptide chains, with at least one polypeptide chain comprises an antigen binding moiety linked to an amino acid sequence of a subunit of a heterodimeric proteinaceous hormone. Also disclosed are methods of making and using such hybrid antigen binding molecules for diagnosis and/or therapy.
Patent CA-2630067-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple dashboards
Inventor: LOUCH JOHN O
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: Systems, methods, computer-readable mediums, user interfaces and other implementations are disclosed for organizing, managing and presenting widgets in display areas associated with multiple dashboard environments. In some implementations, a first display area associated with a first dashboard environment is configured for displaying at least one widget from a first set of widgets. A second display area associated with a second dashboard environment is configured for displaying at least one widget from a second set of widgets.
Patent CA-2630487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOPINTO FRANK J
IPC: H04N9/79
Filed: 2008-05-05
Abstract: A computer file stored on a sender's disk (102) is converted into a data packet (112) or a sequence of packets. Packets are converted into images that are written to a videocassette (118) or a removable storage device (105). The images are used to create a television program. A television station broadcasts the program, which is received by a receiver's computer system (201). A video capture card (204) converts the program into a sequence of digital images. The images are converted into a sequence of data packets (212) and the data packets are converted to a file stored on the receiver's disk (202).
Patent CA-2631298-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KURUPATHI AMIT
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A novel composition of weatherable and semi-weatherable materials that can be injection molded or extruded into sheets or rolls to create a roofing product wherein the roofing product overlaps in order to provide a substantially weatherable cov-ering on a roof. The roofing product has a top layer (14) made of weatherable polymers and multiple substrate layers (22, 30) made of semi-weatherable polymers. A decorative, three dimensional appearing layer (16) of colorants is uniquely applied to the bottom surface (15) of the top layer (14). The weatherable top layer (14) is preferably an ASA or acrylic-type copolymer. The semi-weather-able bottom layers (22, 30) are specialized formulations of fire resistant polymers, where the semi-weatherable bottom layers (22, 30) have had the Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) uniquely improved for use in roofing. The product has multi-layering UV sta-bility.  The multiple layers can be injection molded or extruded or laminated or preferably multi-layer-extruded, thus bonded. Then the bonded materials maybe used directly as a finished roofing product (10) or thermoformed product (10a) (if not injection molded) to resemble more popular types of roof coverings such as shake or shingles or slate or tiles or geometric and natural patterns. The multiple layers are engineered to pass stringent roofing building codes such as the International Construction Code (ICC), including fire rating.
Patent CA-2631583-A1 (CA)
Title: Confectionery product
Inventor: JOYCE MARK
IPC: A23G3/20
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: A confectionery product (2) comprising a wafer shell (4) with at least two integral, separable portions (6, 8) is disclosed. Each portion has a cavity (26, 28) at least partially filled with an edible filling (14, 16), wherein the filling of one cavity is different to the filling of another cavity. The confectionery product (2) preferably- comprises means (10) for sealing the substantially filled cavities. A method and apparatus for the production of a confectionery product (2) are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2637399-A1 (CA)
Title: Data storage in a diffractive optical element
Inventor: POWER GARY FAIRLESS
IPC: G02F7/00
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A diffractive optical element (DOE) and various methods of producing such a DOE are provided in which a diffractive optical microstructure (5) is formed with encrypted data on at least one side of a transparent substrate (2) or in a layer applied to the substrate (2). The diffractive optical microstructure (5) when illuminated with collimated light, generates a far field interference pattern corresponding to the encrypted data which may be decrypted with suitable optical detectors and processing equipment.
Patent CA-2638272-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BERRITTA ROBERTO
IPC: E04F21/24
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: A self-propelled concrete finishing trowel has a steering system that counteracts a portion of the load associated with operator manipulation of a steering handle. A steering linkage connects the steering handle to a rotor assembly. A steering assist mechanism, preferably including a torsion bar or a spring, imposes a preload on the steering linkage to reduce handle actuation forces. The steering assist mechanism reduces handle retention forces, required to maintain the handle i n a particular position after moving the handle to that position, to less than about 20 lbs throughout the stroke of the operating handle.
Patent CA-2639692-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical fiber coating system and monitoring method for improved thermal performance in fiber optic sensors
Inventor: KUCZMA ANDREW S
IPC: G01C19/72
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing the thermal induced errors in an IFOG system. The apparatus including a highly thermally conductive material configured to encapsulate a waveguide of an interferometric fiber optic gyroscope (IFOG).  The highly thermally conductive material more evenly distributes thermal changes encountered by a sensing coil of the IFOG thereby substantially reducing errors in the IFOG  system.