baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2269660-A1 (CA)
Title: Combination therapy for the treatment of diabetes and obesity
Inventor: MACNEIL DOUGLAS J
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 1997-10-30
Abstract: The combination of a metabolic rate modifying agent (e.g., a .beta.3 adrenergic receptor agonist) and a feeding behavior modifying agent (e.g., a NPY5 antagonist) is useful in the treatment of obesity and diabetes, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients. Methods of treating obesity and diabetes are also described.
Patent CA-2270472-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHINDLER MICHAEL
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 1997-11-14
Abstract: La compression de données exige habituellement des opérations complexes de recherche et de tri des données. Suivant des formes d'exécution préférées de l'invention, une clé de tri implique l'utilisation de la séquence des données d'entrée au moment du tri. Cela permet d'effectuer un tri (numérique, par exemple) très simple, rapide et adapté à une implantation matérielle. Un tel système permet une compression plus rapide des données triées par blocs qu'avec les systèmes de la technique antérieure.
Patent CA-2270783-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VON OEPEN RANDOLF
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 1999-05-04
Abstract: A stent for implanting in a body vessel which has receptors for receiving medicinal substances.
Patent CA-2272492-A1 (CA)
Title: Interlocking surface covering
Inventor: MACDONALD DONALD RODNEY
IPC: E04B5/02
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: An interlocking surface covering which includes a sheet of material having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side edge, and a second side edge. A plurality of integrally formed support ribs depend from the bottom surface. A first interlock depends from the bottom surface along the first side edge. A second interlock is positioned on the top surface along the second side edge. The second interlock is engageable with the first interlock, such that the second interlock of one sheet of material interlocks with the first interlock of an adjacent sheet of material.
Patent CA-2273691-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KALMAR ANDRAS
IPC: H04B10/118
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: The system is used for determining alignment data in optical communications connections between a receiver and a transmitter remote from the former. The spontaneously emitted output of the optical pre-amplifier in the receiver is used as the output signal for aligning the optical telescopic; device of the transmitter and/or the spontaneously emitted output of the optical output amplifier at the transmitter as the input signal for the alignment of the receiving telescope at the receiver. To this end, a filter (11) is provided in order to separate data signals (8) from the respective spontaneously emitted output (9), wherein means (12) are provided for processing this spontaneously emitted output as the output signal for aligning a telescope (10).
Patent CA-2276655-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLM DAVID
IPC: B65G69/28
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: A lip guiding mechanism is disclosed for use with a dock leveler having a deck which is pivotally movable with respect to a loading dock, a lip which is pivotally attached to a front of the deck, and a lip keeper which is positioned to receive the lip when the deck is in a crass-traffic position and the lip is in a pendant position. In use, the lip guiding mechanism selectively deflects the lip of the dock leveler away from the lip keeper to facilitate below dock level end-leading conditions. The lip guiding mechanism includes a lip guide member with a camming surface. The lip guide member is disposable adjacent to the loading dock and is movable between a stored position, wherein the camming surface is positioned for clearance from the lip of the dock leveler, and an activated position, wherein the caroming surface is positioned for engagement by the lip of the dock leveler. When the lip guide member is in the activated position. the camming surface deflects the lip of the dock leveler away from the lip keeper of the dock leveler to permit the deck to be lowered into a below dock level position. The lip guiding mechanism is also provided with an actuator for selectively moving the lip guide member between the stored and activated positions.
Patent CA-2276962-A1 (CA)
Title: Electromyogram signal analysis method and system for use with electrode array
Inventor: LINDSTROM LARS
IPC: A61B5/296
Filed: 1999-07-07
Abstract: A method and system for producing higher quality electromyogram (EMG) signals utilizes an array of electrodes for sensing a plurality of EMG signals in an electrically active region of a subject's muscle. A weighting function is applied to the EMG signals to produce weighted signals. This weighting function contains correction features for the relative locations of the center of the electrically active region and the electrodes. The quality of the weighted EMG signals is evaluated, and the weighted signals or sum or mean of the weighted signals whose evaluated quality is insufficient are replaced. A sum or mean of a feature of the weighted signals is calculated to produce a higher quality electromyocardiographic signal. The method and system can also be used to determine signal strength or frequency contents of a signal falling outside the array of electrodes.
Patent CA-2278514-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ RAUL M
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 1998-01-23
Abstract: Bride élastique (14) pour montage de puits de chaleur, ayant une pièce de déviation (11) à déplacement linéaire qui vient coopérer de façon fonctionnelle avec un dispositif de sollicitation (10), de manière à établir une liaison thermique et mécanique entre un puits de chaleur (3) et un composant électronique (2). La pièce de déviation (11) se déplace en mode généralement linéaire sur le dispositif de sollicitation (10) et par rapport à lui, entre une première position sans coopération où le dispositif est sensiblement non dévié et une seconde position où il est dévié. Ladite pièce établit un contact et coopère avec le puits de chaleur (3), c'est-à-dire assure une liaison à la fois thermique et mécanique entre ce puits (3) et un composant électronique (2). Lorsque la pièce de déviation (11) passe d'une position de désengagement à une position d'engagement, des éléments complémentaires sur le dispositif de sollicitation (10) et la pièce de déviation (11) viennent coopérer l'un avec l'autre et entraînent une séparation relative de certaines parties sur la pièce de déviation (11) et sur le dispositif de sollicitation (10). Lorsque le dispositif de sollicitation (10) est dévié dans une direction généralement à l'opposé du puits de chaleur (3), son action s'exerce simultanément comme suit: compression dans une direction généralement en sens inverse sur le puits de chaleur (3) et les composants électriques (2) adjacents empilés dessous, par l'intermédiaire de la pièce de déviation (11). Cette pièce peut être déplacée dans une direction généralement horizontale longitudinalement sur le dispositif de sollicitation (10) et le long de celui-ci ou, selon une variante, dans une direction sensiblement transversale par rapport à l'allongement du dispositif de sollicitation (10).
Patent CA-2281230-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAAB SIMON
IPC: G01B5/008
Filed: 1999-08-31
Abstract: A flat web coupler for use with a multijoint manually positionable measuring arm of a three dimensional coordinate measurement system accurately translates rotational motion between a transfer coupling and a measurement device while accommodating misalignment between the components. In addition, the flat web coupler of the present invention is relatively thin thereby minimizing the space required within the arm for its mounting as well as the weight and moment created by the coupler and transferred to the arm.
Patent CA-2282152-A1 (CA)
Title: Weatherproofing membrane having high traction surface
Inventor: ZICKELL THOMAS J
IPC: E04D5/12
Filed: 1999-09-13
Abstract: A weatherproofing membrane having a high traction surface is used on a roof or other such location to prevent individuals from slipping. The weatherproofing membrane includes a facer sheet formed of a weatherproofing material and one or more polymer regions disposed on an upper side of the facer sheet. The weatherproofing membrane also includes a layer of modified asphalt disposed on the lower side of the facer sheet and a release backing disposed over the modified asphalt. The polymer is softer than the weatherproofing material and thus provides a higher traction surface than the weatherproofing material of the facer sheet. The polymer includes a low molecular weight polyethylene and an amorphous polyolefin (APO) in respective proportions ranging from about 50/50 to 90/10. The low molecular weight polyethylene and the APO are mixed hot and applied to the facer sheet, for example, using conventional coating techniques.
Patent CA-2283825-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for cooling hot rolled steel rod
Inventor: KIEFER BRUCE V
IPC: B21B43/00
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: A laying head forms hot rolled steel rod into a continuous series of rings.  The rings are received on a conveyor for transport in an overlapping pattern through at least one cooling zone. The ring density of the overlapping pattern is greater along edge regions of the conveyor as compared to the ring density at a central region of the conveyor. A gaseous coolant is directed upwardly through the overlapping ring pattern, and a screen or other like foraminous element retards the upward flow of gaseous coolant at the central region of the conveyor.
Patent CA-2284801-A1 (CA)
Title: Diagnostic devices and apparatus for the controlled movement of reagents without membranes
Inventor: BUECHLER KENNETH FRANCIS
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: The assay devices, assay systems and device components of this invention comprise at least two opposing surfaces disposed a capillary distance apart, at least one of which is capable of immobilizing at least one target ligand or a conjugate in an amount related to the presence or amount of target ligand in the sample from a fluid sample in a zone for controlled fluid movement to, through or away from the zone. The inventive device components may be incorporated into conventional assay devices with membranes or may be used in the inventive membrane-less devices herein described and claimed. These components include flow control elements, measurement elements, time gates, elements for the elimination of pipetting steps, and generally, elements for the controlled flow, timing, delivery, incubation, separation, washing and other steps of the assay process.
Patent CA-2289415-A1 (CA)
Title: Graphical interface method and system for copying settings to multiple network devices
Inventor: BOLDT GERALD DONALD
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for configuring a plurality of devices linked to a network, such as printers or any other network device, with a computer also linked to the network. A computer determines from the devices a source device. The computer then determines a set of features from features implemented in the source device. At least one value is set for each feature in the source device. The computer also determines at least one target device.  For each target device, the computer then determines features from the determined set of features that the target device is capable of implementing. The computer then transmits to each target device via the network the values for the determined features the target device is capable of implementing. If there are multiple target devices, then different sets of values from the determined set of features may be transmitted to different target devices when the target devices have different capabilities with respect to the determined set of features. The target devices are configured with the values transmitted over the network.
Patent CA-2292328-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LECONTE CHRISTIAN
IPC: C03B40/00
Filed: 1999-12-13
Abstract: A release coating for molds utilized in the manufacture of glass products comprising a chromium carbide applied by high velocity thermal spray techniques.
Patent CA-2292418-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPOONER JOHN A R
IPC: H01B11/22
Filed: 1999-12-16
Abstract: A composite cable unit having an optical sub-unit including at least one optical fiber, and an electrical sub-unit including at least one electrical conductor for power or transmission. The optical and electrical sub-units are removably connected together by a common jacket material.      The composite cable unit can be used singly or in, for example, fan-out or break-out cables.
Patent CA-2296796-A1 (CA)
Title: Special virus dna fragments and their use as promoter
Inventor: HEHN ALAIN
IPC: C12N15/83
Filed: 1998-07-13
Abstract: The invention relates to the characterization and use of powerful viral promoters for expressing genes, especially in plants. The invention is based on the surprising discovery that special DNA fragments derived from CFDV-DNA  (coconut foliar decay virus DNA), which feature the stem-loop structure but not the translation start(s) for the open reading frames ORF1 and/or ORF2, have a distinctly higher promoter activity in plants than promoters derived from CFDV-DNA which do not correspond to these requirements.
Patent CA-2297371-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical apparatus and method for performing transabdominal cardiac surgery
Inventor: VALENTINI VALERIO
IPC: A61B17/11
Filed: 2000-01-21
Abstract: The invention provides a surgical apparatus and method for performing less-invasive, closed chest cardiac surgery through a transabdominal approach, without cardiopulmonary bypass. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides a heart manipulator and a coronary stabiliser which are deployed through an access cannula and secured relative to a stationary support through a surgical arm. Heart manipulator and coronary stabilizer cooperate together to enable access to all the coronary artery territories of the heart through a single access cannula. Also provided is a diaphragm tissue retractor.
Patent CA-2300053-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLENNIKEN DARRELL E
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1998-08-10
Abstract: A remote monitoring system offers both random tracking and scheduled contacts while the monitored person is away from home, and continuous signalling at home permitting the monitored person to be monitored even while asleep, by providing a remote monitoring system which includes a home monitoring unit (14) for receiving RF transmissions from a wrist device (1), but which can be self-installed by the wearer of the device. The home monitoring unit (14) transmits periodic status reports concerning the presence of an individual at the location of the monitoring unit, but the direct telephone connection may be replaced by an internet connection for all but urgent communications.
Patent CA-2300333-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method of surveying
Inventor: OLIVER MICHAEL L
IPC: G01C15/02
Filed: 2000-03-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for surveying is described whereby a selected survey point may be quickly and accurately located and marked.      The apparatus comprises a prism pole with a mechanism for assuring the vertical orientation of the prism pole to the earth's surface, a satellite positioning system antenna mounted to the prism pole, and a marking device mounted to the prism pole for establishing a survey mark. The surveying apparatus is designed to be mounted to a wheeled vehicle for increased convenience to the user.
Patent CA-2300710-A1 (CA)
Title: Gas-fired fireplace logset
Inventor: MERRILL DAVID A
IPC: F24C7/06
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: A fireplace logset which can be used with a vent-free or vented gas burning fireplace. The logset includes a gas burner, an electric heating element or a lamp array, simulated noncombustible logs and twigs, a grate on which the simulated logs and twigs are held, a reflecting plate, and ember media made of glass pieces, ceramic fiber materials, mineral wool, volcanic stone, or other noncombustibles which simulate cinders or burning embers. The simulated logs and twigs are arranged in a fixed orientation on the grate and the gas burner is fixed in place above the grate such that flames from ignited gas exiting the burner's openings does not impinge to any large extent on the simulated logs and twigs. The electric heating element may be placed under the grate near its front and below some of the logs and twigs. The simulated ember material is placed below the front of the grate such chat it is illuminated by the flames of the burner and by the radiated light of the electric heater or the lamp array. Flames and light from the electric heater or lamp array is reflected by the reflecting plate into the tear of the ember media.
Patent CA-2302932-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GROCHAL PETER
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A process for manufacturing composite thermal insulating systems using an organic adhesive or filler material serving as an adhesive for insulating boards to be attached to a facade or as a filler material for evening out facade unevenness prior to attaching the insulating boards or for producing a reinforcing layer on the attached insulating boards. The adhesive or filler material is foamed prior to its use.
Patent CA-2303282-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SPINK ANDREW DAVID
IPC: A41D31/02
Filed: 1998-09-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a garment construction comprising an outer waterproof/breatheable fabric layer to which is attached a reticulated foam to space the inner surface of the outer garment layer from the ordinary clothes of a wearer of the garment, which is suitably a jacket, to enable air flow within the garment to remove water vapour through vents provided in the garment. The garment thereby allows the user to perform strenuous activity whilst remaining dry.
Patent CA-2306747-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARVALHEIRO MANUELA COLLA
IPC: A61P33/02
Filed: 1999-08-17
Abstract: The invention refers to liposomal formulations containing one or several dinitroanilines, varying the liposome size from 50 .mu.m to 0.01 .mu.m with encapsulation efficiencies typically bigger than 30 %. When administered to animals, the liposomal dinitroanilines do not present acute toxicity or significantly diminish the toxicity of the free formula and are effective against infections by protozoarian or other microorganisms. The present invention refers also to a process for the preparation of liposomal formulations that comprises the preparation of multilamellar liposomes containing the dinitroaniline, to submit them to dehydration, rehydration and, optionally, to a sizing step before the dehydration. The dehydration is carried out in the presence of cryoprotectants in order to avoid sublimation and consequent loss of the drug in this step. The present invention refers also to dinitroaniline liposomal formulations containing a mixture of particles that after sizing, present populations superior and inferior to 100 nm in diameter.
Patent CA-2308556-A1 (CA)
Title: Soft fully baked breadsticks
Inventor: RODE MARY AMANDA
IPC: A21D10/02
Filed: 2000-05-16
Abstract: A fully baked, soft, breadstick product is provided having a water activity in the range of about 0.9 to 0.95. The breadstick product is ideally suited for use in a refrigerated, ready-to-eat kit. The breadstick products are of a convenient size and shape with perforations to allow the breadstick product to be separated into individual breadsticks. The breadstick product is especially adapted as a single serving or snack food product. Also provided is a kit containing the breadstick product with one or more additional food items. Such additional food items include, for example, cheese, cheese products, cheese sauces, tomato sauces, cream cheese, butter, margarine, jam, jelly, honey, peanut butter, olive oil, salad ingredients, salad dressings, and the like. Preferably, each component item is in a separate container sealed from the other food items to substantially retard or prevent flavor, moisture, and microbial migration from one food item to another. The breadstick products retain a soft, desirable texture throughout their anticipated shelf lives.
Patent CA-2310587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCKOWN JEFFREY WARREN
IPC: B01D17/022
Filed: 1998-11-10
Abstract: A method for separating water from a chemical mixture is provided. In the process of the invention, water is separated from a chemical mixture by contacting the chemical mixture with a water-soluble polymer.
Patent CA-2311051-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TERADA YASUHIRO
IPC: H04M9/08
Filed: 2000-06-12
Abstract: Coefficients of an adaptive filter are updated in response to a far-end signal and an error signal by using internal coefficients. The adaptive filter operates for generating a first pseudo echo signal in response to the far-end signal. A main filter operates for generating a second pseudo echo signal in response to the far-end signal. A decision is made as to whether or not the coefficients of the adaptive filter and the internal coefficients in the updating process should be initialized. In cases where it is decided that the coefficients of the adaptive filter and the internal coefficients in the updating process should be initialized, a tap length of the adaptive filter and the updating process is set to a non-original value smaller than an original value, and then initialization of the coefficients of the adaptive filter and the internal coefficients in the updating process is executed. The coefficients of the adaptive filter are transferred to the main filter when certain conditions are met. In cases where transfer of the coefficients of the adaptive filter to the main filter is executed after the tap length of the adaptive filter and the updating process is set to the non-original value, the tap length of the adaptive filter and the updating process is set to the original value, and then initialization of the coefficients of the adaptive filter and the internal coefficients in the updating process is executed.
Patent CA-2313865-A1 (CA)
Title: Preform for magnesium metal matrix composites
Inventor: LO JASON SIN HIN
IPC: B22D19/14
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: A process for preparing a preform for use in a metal matrix composite, particularly for a magnesium metal composite, and a metal matrix composite, typically made by squeeze casting, using the preform. In the preform the reinforcing material typically is silicon carbide, boron nitride, carbon or graphite. The binder used in the preform is magnesium fluoride, which avoids the known problems which result from the high reactivity of magnesium metal with other binders, such as silica and alumina, which results in the formation of magnesium oxide in the reinforced composite. The presence of magnesium oxide crystals in the metal matrix adversely affects the properties of the composite.
Patent CA-2314831-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NITECKI JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B67D7/04
Filed: 2000-07-17
Abstract: «  Procédé de contrôle du bon fonctionnement du système de récupération de vapeur émise dans une installation de distribution de carburant ainsi qu'installation permettant la mise. en ~uvre de ce procédé »  Procédé de contrôle du bon fonctionnement du système de récupération de la vapeur émise dans une installation de distribution de carburant, cette installation comprenant : - une cuve de stockage, - une canalisation de distribution de liquide avec un débit de liquide QL, - une canalisation de récupération de vapeur (16) avec un débit de vapeur QV, - des moyens de réglage permettant de maintenir le débit de vapeur QV approximativement égal au débit de liquide OL, caractérisé en ce que : - on détecte constamment le débit de valeur QV à l'aide de moyens de détection (21), - on transmet la valeur du débit de vapeur QV ainsi détecté à des moyens de comparaison (22) qui la compare à une valeur du débit de liquide QL, et - lorsque le résultat de cette comparaison se situe à l'extérieur d'une plage prédéterminée, le cas échéant réglable, on déclenche une alarme indicatrice d'un mauvais fonctionnement.