baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2333073-C (CA)
Title: Holder for supporting a component below a support
Inventor: CARONIA JAMES R
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 1999-09-10
Granted: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A mechanism for supporting a component (12) below a support (14). The mechanism includes a support member (26) mounted to depend from the support (14) and being adapted to undergo both horizontally directed sliding movement and pivotal movement about a vertically disposed pivot axis (24a) relative thereto, a pair of straps (28, 30) having first ends (28a, 30a) and second ends (28b, 30b), and a strap tension adjustment device (32) carried by the support member (26). The straps (28, 30) are suspended below the support member (26) as U-shaped loops. The tension adjustment device (32) is manually operable to releasably shorten the lengths of the loop for clamping the component (12) in position relative the support member (26). The component may be selectively mounted either normal or parallel to a lower surface of the support.
Patent CA-2334690-C (CA)
Inventor: RUSSELL ANTHONY
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2000-09-18
Granted: 2006-11-28
Abstract: An abuse-tolerant microwave food packaging material includes repeated sets of metallic foil or high optical density evaporated material segments disposed on a substrate. Each set of metallic segments is arranged to define a perimeter having a length equal to a predetermined ratio of the operating, or effective wavelength of a microwave oven. The repeated sets of segments act both as a shield to microwave energy and as focusing elements for microwave energy when used in conjunction with food products ye t remaining electrically safe in the absence of the food products.
Patent CA-2338915-C (CA)
Title: System and method for caching sets of objects
Inventor: ROUVELLOU ISABELLE M
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2001-02-28
Granted: 2009-01-06
Abstract: A system and method for managing cacheable sets of objects having explicit lifetime specifications, wherein a time-based cache manager maintains and updates one or more sets of objects stored in the cache. A cached set of objects comprises objects having start times and/or end times representing, respectively, times at which such objects become valid and expire. An update time is determined for a given cached set of objects based, in part, on the start times and end times of objects comprising the cached set of objects. When a request for the retrieval of an object from the given cached set of objects (or the entire cached set) is received, a determination is made if the cached set of objects is valid at the time of the request based on the update time. If the cached set of objects is not valid because, e.g., the update time has elapsed, the cached set of objects is updated (and any other cached sets, if necessary) by deleting and/or adding objects to the cached set of objects having start times and end times that meet predefined time criteria for inclusion in the cached set of objects.
Patent CA-2339586-C (CA)
Title: Hybrid protective composite
Inventor: CHIOU MINSHON J
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 1999-08-10
Granted: 2009-07-21
Abstract: A composite (10) is disclosed which is resistant to knife stab penetration and is made from at least one layer (12) of woven polybenzoxazole or polybenzothiazole fibers and at least one layer (14) of a fiber network of another polymer.
Patent CA-2343300-C (CA)
Title: Systeme de manutention des materiaux pour four a sechage dielectrique
Inventor: ZWICK ROBERT LEWIS
IPC: F26B5/04
Filed: 1999-09-10
Granted: 2007-05-08
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un système de manutention des matériaux pour four à séchage diélectrique comportant une électrode de fond (14) munie de convoyeurs (17) déplaçant les matériaux le long de l'électrode pour les y amener ou les en retirer. Les convoyeurs sont intégrés à l'électrode (14) de manière à ce que sa surface, en contact avec les matériaux (64) à sécher présente des vides (1.6) calculés pour que leurs dimensions n'influent pas significativement sur l'uniformité de la distribution de la puissance à la surface de l'électrode. On peut utiliser plusieurs types de convoyeurs, a palettes, à rouleaux, à bande, etc., à condition que les vides, c.-à-d. l'espace entre les palettes recevant les rouleaux (2.1), ou les convoyeurs à bande et rouleaux de renvoi aient des dimensions telles que ces mêmes vides n'influent pas significativement sur l'uniformité de la distribution du champ électromagnétique et de la puissance sur la surface efficace de l'électrode de fond.
Patent CA-2348776-C (CA)
Title: High fidelity thermostable ligase and uses thereof
Inventor: BARANY FRANCIS
IPC: C12N15/52
Filed: 1999-10-29
Granted: 2008-03-25
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thermostable ligase having substantially higher fidelity than either T4 ligase or Thermus thermophilus ligase. The DNA molecule encoding this enzyme as well as expression systems and host cells containing it are also disclosed. The thermostable ligase of the present invention is useful in carrying out a ligase detection reaction process and a ligase chain reaction process.
Patent CA-2359223-C (CA)
Title: Trolling motor with sonar transducer
Inventor: HANSEN RONALD P
IPC: G01S15/88
Filed: 2001-10-15
Granted: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A trolling motor system includes a lower propulsion unit and a transducer assembly. The lower propulsion unit has an external cavity extending into the lower propulsion unit. The transducer assembly includes a sonar transducer and a mount coupled to the sonar transducer.      The mount releasably secures the sonar transducer within the cavity. In one exemplary embodiment, the mount includes at least one fastener releasably coupling the mount to the lower propulsion unit. In one exemplary embodiment, the mount releasably secures the sonar transducer within the lower propulsion unit proximate a rear end of the lower propulsion unit.
Patent CA-2368660-C (CA)
Inventor: KOWALLIS REID B
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2000-04-11
Granted: 2005-09-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for dispensing small volumes of selected substances, such as biological reagents or samples, onto substrates. According to one general embodiment, a plurality of spaced, tandemly-arranged substrates are advanced, e.g., by way of a conveyor, along a transport pathway extending over a reagent-supply location, such as a reservoir supported at a fixed position in a base. From a position over the reagent-supply location and the pathway, a reagent-transfer instrument, or tips, is extended along an axis through an intervening region, e.g., an opening defined by a surface of the conveyor, separating an adjacent pair of advancing substrates to contact reagent held at the reagent-supply location. The reagent-transfer instrument is then withdrawn, along with a portion of such reagent, through the intervening region to a position above the transpo rt pathway. Once the conveyor has advanced a selected substrate, upstream of th e intervening region, to a position aligned with the axis of the reagent- transfer instrument, a selected amount of reagent is transferred from the instrument onto a selected site of the substrate. Advantageously, the apparatus and method are readily adaptable for the production of micro-array s having a great number of closely spaced spots.
Patent CA-2373215-C (CA)
Title: Method for obtaining oxacarbonyl polymers, functionalisation, resulting polymers and functionalising agent
Inventor: LE PERCHEC PIERRE
IPC: C08G63/664
Filed: 2000-05-05
Granted: 2010-11-16
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for obtaining oxacarbonyl polymers comprising steps which consist in: providing at least monomers comprising at least a cyclic oxacarbonyl function, an initiator, and in polymerising or copolymerising said monomers, in bulk or in solution, the initiator being selected among bicyclic guanidine compounds of formula (I) or (II) wherein one and/or the other of the cycles can be substituted, in at least any one of positions 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 of formula (I) or in at least any one of positions 2, 3, 7 and 8 of formula (II), by at least a radical selected among the alkyl groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, the cycloalkyl groups with 5 to 7 carbon atoms, polystyrene hydrocarbon chains.
Patent CA-2382516-C (CA)
Inventor: HUGHES JONATHAN
IPC: G01Q60/00
Filed: 2000-08-31
Granted: 2007-02-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un spectromètre de masse comportant une source d'ions produisant un faisceau d'ions à partir d'une substance à analyser, et un détecteur qui détecte une quantité d'ions incidents. Le détecteur comprend deux éléments (16, 18), chacun de ceux-ci détectant une partie de la quantité d'ions ; et un dispositif d'atténuation réduit la quantité d'ions atteignant l'un des éléments du détecteur. Au moins un des éléments (16, 18) du détecteur est relié à un convertisseur temps-numérique (TDC) pour permettre le comptage des ions, et au moins un des éléments du détecteur est connecté en parallèle à un convertisseur temps-numérique (TDC) et à un convertisseur analogique-numérique (ADC).
Patent CA-2391500-C (CA)
Inventor: MOORE DEWEY OREN
IPC: C01C1/00
Filed: 2001-03-02
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: A method for synthesis of ammonia includes compressing a synthesis gas containing hydrogen and nitrogen in a multi-stage (50, 56 and 57) centrifugal compressor. The synthesis gas is compressed to a pressure of from about 800 to 900 psia in the first stage (50) of the compressor, and withdrawn therefrom and subjected to cooling and dehydration by contact with liquid ammonia in a dehydrator (54). The cooled, dehydrated synthesis gas is then returned to the compressor and introduced into the second stage (56) thereof. Because of this interstage cooling and dehydration, compressor speed may be reduced and significant savings in power consumption are attained because of the favorable effect of the dehydrator (54) on the last two stages (56, 57) of the compressor. Additional power saving is realized because refrigeration requirements for the synthesis loop are reduced. Apparatus to carry out the process includes a centrifugal compressor fitted with a synthesis gas outlet (2, 4 and 6) connecting the discharge of the first stage (50) of the compressor with the synthesis gas inlet of the dehydrator (54), and a synthesis gas intermediate inlet (8) connecting the inlet of the second stage (56) of the compressor in flow communication with the synthesis gas outlet of the dehydrator (54).
Patent CA-2402303-C (CA)
Inventor: KUBO YASUHIRO
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 1996-10-02
Granted: 2006-07-11
Abstract: A correction curve is prepared by plotting 12CO2 concentrations and 13CO2/12CO2 concentration ratios which are determined on the basis of a calibration curve and 13CO2 and 12CO2 absorbances of gaseous samples having the same 13CO2/12CO2 concentration ratio but known different 12CO2 concentrations. A gaseous test ample containing 13CO2 and 12CO2 as component gases is introduced into a cell, and spectrometrically measured. A 12CO2 concentration of the gaseous test sample is determined by way of the spectrometric measurement. A concentration ratio correction value is obtained on the basis of the correction curve and the 12CO2 concentration of the gaseous test sample thus determined. A measured 13CO2/12CO2 concentration ratio is divided by the concentration ratio correction value thus obtained for correction of the 13CO2/12CO2 concentration ratio. Thus, the measurement accuracy of the concentration ratios of the component gases can be improved.
Patent CA-2402668-C (CA)
Inventor: RAGA MANUEL M
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2001-03-13
Granted: 2008-01-08
Abstract: The invention describes the prophylactic treatment of cerebral ischemia with CDP-Choline in patients who have undergone major surgery or are at risk of suffering an acute ischemic event.
Patent CA-2404616-C (CA)
Inventor: OOSTHUYSE BERT
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-04-12
Granted: 2009-08-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to neurological and physiological dysfunction associated with neuron disorders. In particular, the invention relates to the involvement of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and homologues in the aetiology of motor neuron disorders. The invention further concerns a novel, mutant transgenic mouse (VEGF m/m) with a homozygous deletion in the hypoxia responsive element (HRE) of the VEGF promoter which alters the hypoxic upregulation of VEGF. These mice suffer severe adult onset muscle weakness due to progressive spinal motor neuron degeneration which is reminiscent of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - a fatal disorder with unknown aetiology. Furthermore, the neuropathy of these mice is not caused by vascular defects, but is due to defective VEGF-mediated survival signals to motor neurons. The present invention relates in particular to the isoform VEGF165 which stimulates survival of motor neurons via binding to neuropilin-1, a receptor known to bind semaphorin-3A  which is implicated in axon retraction and neuronal death, and the VEGF  Receptor-2. The present invention thus relates to the usage of VEGF, in particular VEGF165, for the treatment of neuron disorders and relates, in addition, to the usage of polymorphisms in the VEGF promotor for diagnosing the latter disorders.
Patent CA-2407340-C (CA)
Title: Packable ceramic beads for bone repair
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES R
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2001-05-03
Granted: 2007-04-17
Abstract: Adherent packed beds of ceramic beads, each comprising a ceramic body coated with a biodegradable polymer, and fabric bags containing such beads in a packed, self-supporting configuration . The polymeric coating provides some resilience to a packed bed of the ceramic beads, and prevents the beads from moving with respect to each other when placed under stress, leading to reduced breakage. The ceramic beads desirably are osteoconductive, and preferably are formed of a ceramic material that is resorbed during bone growth, such as hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, or mixture s of these materials. The beads may contain, either internally or on their surfaces or both, a bone morphogenic protein, and the latter may also be included in the biodegradable polymer coatings on the beads.
Patent CA-2413745-C (CA)
Inventor: PIA GIANCARLO
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2001-10-17
Granted: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A method of isolating a reservoir of production fluid in a formation comprises providing a pair of valves (14, 16) in a bore intersecting a production formation and in which the hydrostatic pressuer in the bore at the formation is normally lower than the formation pressure, and then ontrolling the valves (14, 16) from surface such that the valves (14, 16) will only move from a closed configuration to an open configuration on experiencing a predetermined differential pressure across the valves.
Patent CA-2415192-C (CA)
Inventor: ANSTEY HENRY DENNIS
IPC: A01F15/10
Filed: 2002-12-27
Granted: 2006-08-15
Abstract: An overshot rotary conveyor includes a plurality of sets of fiat tines welded to a cylindrical shaft at respective locations spaced across the shaft, each tine including a curved leading edge. Located an the opposite sides of each flat tine and having forward ends received about the cylindrical shaft is a stripper including upper and lower halves. The dower half is Shaped to provide a clearance zone below flat planar sides of the upper half, and to provide a stripper edge at each side which is at the front of the clearance zone and acts to push crop carried over by the adjacent tine into the clearance zone where the crop drops away. Located ahead of the stripper edges at the opposite sides of the lower stripper half in the vicinity of the cylindrical shaft is a hatch having the purpose engaging, and deflecting away from the conveyor shaft, any crop that may be carried past the stripper edge by the conveyor tine.
Patent CA-2416776-C (CA)
Inventor: WICHERT REX ALAN
IPC: C05G3/60
Filed: 2001-09-04
Granted: 2009-12-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne des formulations herbicides contenant (A) mésotrione (2-[4-méthylsulfonyl-2-nitrobenzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanédione), (B) env. 0,3 à env. 2,5 % de concentré d'huile de plantes oléagineuses ou env. 0,3 à env. 2,5 % d'huile de graines oléagineuses méthylée, volume à volume, sur la base du total de (A), (B), (C) et (D), (C) env. 0,5 à env. 5 % de nitrate d'ammonium et d'urée, volume à volume, sur la base du total de (A), (B), (C) et (D), ou env. 0,5 à env. 5 %, en fonction du poids sec, de fertilisant à base de sulfate d'ammonium, sur la base du poids total de (A), (B), (C) et (D), et (D) un diluant.
Patent CA-2417502-C (CA)
Inventor: IKEDA MASAAKI
IPC: H01M14/00
Filed: 2001-07-25
Granted: 2012-01-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic dye-sensitized semiconductor device and to a solar cell using it and, particularly, to a photoelectric conversion device using semiconductor fine particles sensitized with a dye having an acrylic acid part and a solar cell using it. According to the present invention, a low-cost photoelectric conversion device having favorable conversion efficiency and a solar cell can be obtained.
Patent CA-2421791-C (CA)
Title: Method for binding, in solution, a peptide and a lipophilic vector and uses thereof
Inventor: BONNET DOMINIQUE
IPC: A61K38/12
Filed: 2001-09-07
Granted: 2011-11-15
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for binding, in solution, at least a peptide composition and at least a lipophilic vector bearing an aldehyde function, said coupling comprising a step which consists in producing a hydrazone bond between said peptide compound and said lipophilic vector. The invention also concerns lipophilic vectors for use in said method, lipopeptides obtained by said method, uses of said lipopeptides for cell screening, and the applications of the invention, in particular for preparing targeting of an active principle of the peptide kind (for example hormone or neuropeptide) through physiological barriers such as cell membranes.
Patent CA-2422297-C (CA)
Inventor: HAKIM NOURI E
IPC: A47J45/06
Filed: 2001-09-25
Granted: 2008-04-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne de la vaisselle améliorée pour enfants. Ces pièces de vaisselle, qui se présentent sous la forme d'assiettes ou de bols allant au four à micro-ondes, comportent un ou plusieurs couvercles. Elles possèdent une ouverture telle qu'un clapet qui permet de détendre la pression pendant que le plat chauffe dans un four à micro-ondes. On trouve des clapets automatiques, qui détendent la pression à un certain niveau, et des clapets manuels dont l'ouverture et la fermeture sont assurées par les parents. Ces pièces de vaisselle sont de préférence réalisées dans des matériaux composites durs ou mous.
Patent CA-2422558-C (CA)
Title: Methode de production de glucose a partir d'un melange modifie a base de cellulase
Inventor: FOODY BRIAN
IPC: C12P19/02
Filed: 2001-09-25
Granted: 2012-02-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé destiné à convertir de la cellulose en glucose par traitement d'un substrat ligno-cellulosique prétraité au moyen d'un mélange enzymatique comprenant une enzyme cellulasique et une protéine CBHI modifiée. Cette protéine CBHI modifiée est présente dans le mélange enzymatique dans une proportion par rapport à toutes les enzymes de type CBHI comprise entre environ 15 % et environ 100 % (poids/poids), selon la protéine CBHI modifiée utilisée. Le substrat ligno-cellulosique prétraité est choisi dans le groupe constitué par des résidus agricoles, des résidus provenant de l'élimination de l'amidon ou du sucre, des produits d'éthanol spécifiques, des produits de foresterie et des produits de pâtes et papiers, voire une combinaison desdits produits.
Patent CA-2437056-C (CA)
Inventor: KANNER ROWLAND W
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2002-02-26
Granted: 2008-08-12
Abstract: An actuating mechanism for rapidly and selectively moving a threaded screw and nut member combination into or out of threaded engagement, particularly for use to pressurize angioplasty balloon catheters, or the like. The mechanism includes a housing and a threaded screw structure slidably displaceable through the housing. A nut number having partial threads is selectively engageable and disengageable with the threaded screw structure. The mechanism includes a carrier member and is designed to be assembled from the rear. The carrier member is preferably configured to be retainably engaged with the housing via a bayonet arrangement, such as a quarter-turn bayonet arrangement, and is configured to provide an audible indication when it is, in fact, properly and fully installed. Preferably, the housing is configured to receive a pressure gauge directly into a threaded bore on the housing. An improved method of assembling an actuating mechanism is also provided.
Patent CA-2438020-C (CA)
Title: A process for the production of aromatic vinegar
Inventor: MALETTI DAVIDE
IPC: C12J1/10
Filed: 2002-02-08
Granted: 2010-06-01
Abstract: An aromatic vinegar is produced from wine or fruit vinegar and cooked or concentrated musts, by freeze concentrating the vinegar in a freeze concentration system (1) and mixing it together with concentrated must to obtain an aromatic vinegar with an acidity of at least 6 g/l and high sugar content without the addition of additives.
Patent CA-2438728-C (CA)
Inventor: CROWDER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B44B3/06
Filed: 2002-02-18
Granted: 2010-02-02
Abstract: Selon l'invention, pour monter un diamant (7) dans un dop (31) de façon à mettre à niveau et à une hauteur prédéterminée la surface du diamant (7a), ledit diamant (7) est placé dans un outil de moulage par injection, ladite surface (7a) étant alors en prise avec la sous-face d'une plaque supérieure (55), et le diamant (7) étant poussé vers le haut par un insert (54). Un élastomère (35), moulé par injection dans une bague de dop (32), maintient immobile le diamant (7) dans ladite bague de dop (32), ledit élastomère (35) se trouvant ainsi à l'avant et à l'arrière du rondiste (7c) du diamant (7). En dépit d'un certain retrait possible de l'élastomère (35), la surface (7a) du diamant est rigoureusement parallèle aux surfaces supérieure et inférieure de la bague de dop (32) et se trouve légèrement au dessous du plan défini par le sommet de la bague de dop (32). Le dop (31) peut donc être placé sur la table d'un appareil de façon à former la marque par microlithographie, après application d'une photorésine à la surface (7a) du diamant. Pour la cuisson de la résine, on peut placer le dop (31) sur l'extrémité de chauffage (63) d'une pompe thermique à effet Peltier pourvue d'une cavité (64) contenant une goutte de soudure, afin de chauffer rapidement le diamant (7), de réguler la durée et la température de cuisson et de refroidir rapidement le diamant (7).
Patent CA-2447123-C (CA)
Inventor: SARAN MOHAN S
IPC: C02F1/38
Filed: 2002-03-21
Granted: 2011-06-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé pour récupérer du phosphore élémentaire à partir d'une boue aqueuse contenant d'environ 1 à environ 15 % en poids de particules de phosphore dispersées. Selon ce procédé, on ajoute à cette boue d'environ 1 à environ 20 % en poids, sur la base du poids du phosphore présent dans la boue, d'un sel de phosphate de formule générale (I), dans laquelle R représente un métal alcalin ou de l'ammonium et n vaut de 0 à 30. Le phosphore présent dans la boue entre alors en fusion et les solides présents dans la boue sont séparés du phosphore liquide et de l'eau. Le phosphore liquide est ensuite séparé de l'eau.
Patent CA-2451972-C (CA)
Inventor: BONNET HENRI
IPC: B65G15/02
Filed: 1998-01-06
Granted: 2005-08-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor apparatus defining at least one package supporting surface for conveying a package placed thereon from a first to a second location. The apparatus comprises a stationary frame and a package conveying portion movable relative to the frame for defining the supporting surface and including a moving support member. A  pusher member is provided for pushing the packages from the supporting surface and force transfer means is intermediate the pusher member and the moving support member for transferring force from the moving force transfer means to the pusher member, such that the package may be transferred from the supporting surface.