baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2391880-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for reinforcing a portion of a metal joist adjacent an opening therethrough and methods for forming reinforced openings in metal support members
Inventor: DAUDET LARRY R
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for reinforcing an opening in a support member such as a joist.
Patent CA-2392039-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOIJE MARIA
IPC: C07C59/64
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to certain tri-substituted phenyl derivatives and analogues of formula (I), to a process for preparing such compounds, having the utility in clinical conditions associated with insulin resistance , to methods for their therapeutic use and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent CA-2395072-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition et procede de revetement par autodepot et articles en metal revetus afferents
Inventor: YAMAMOTO MAYUMI
IPC: B05D7/14
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition de revêtement par autodépôt à base d'eau contenant une résine polyester anionique dissoute et/ou dispersée comprenant le condensat de (a) un constituant d'alcool polyhydrique et (b) un constituant d'acide en plus d'un acide, et des ions métal et/ou d'autres agents oxydants, laquelle permet d'obtenir une composition de revêtement pouvant conférer une excellente résistance à la corrosion, adhésion et résistance thermique à des surfaces métalliques lorsqu'elle est appliquée aux surfaces métalliques et séchée en place sur celles-ci, de préférence à l'aide de chaleur. Un produit de rinçage est de préférence et habituellement interposé entre l'application de la composition à autodépôt et l'opération de séchage.
Patent CA-2395331-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CURATOLO WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2000-12-01
Abstract: A drug in a solubility-improved form is combined with a concentration-enhancing polymer in a sufficient amount so that the combination provides substantially enhanced drug concentration in a use environment relative to a control comprising the same amount of the same solubility-improved form of drug without the concentration-enhancing polymer.
Patent CA-2395609-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MICHELSON GARY K
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: An interbody spinal fusion implant (100) having an expandable height. The implant has upper and lower hinged members (102 and 106). The height is increased by an expander (122) that is located in tracks (132 and 134) between the upper and lower members (102 and 106). Rotation of the expander (122) in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the upper and lower members (102 and 106) increases the height of the implant (100).
Patent CA-2397256-A1 (CA)
Title: Farnesyl protein transferase inhibitor combinations with anti-tumor podophyllotoxin derivatives
Inventor: RYBAK MARY ELLEN MARGARET
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with combinations of a farnesyl transferase inhibitor and an anti-tumor podophyllotoxin derivative for inhibiting the growth of tumor cells and useful in the treatment of cancer.
Patent CA-2398209-A1 (CA)
Title: Video slot gaming machine
Inventor: SUDA SATOSHI
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A video slot machine includes a display device for displaying a plurality of game elements in a grid having a plurality of cells defined by rows and columns, a memory device for storing a pay-table, a game controller coupled to the display device and the memory device. The game controller being is adapted to randomly select the game elements to be displayed in the display device and to determine an outcome based on the displayed game elements, a pay-table, and predetermined paylines. The selected game elements are selected from a set of possible game elements. The set of possible game elements includes a bonus element. The game controller is adapted to identify the presence of the bonus element in one of the cells of a column and to modify all of the symbols within the column to wild if a wild character in any one cells of the column would modify the outcome. A  bonus game is also provided which depicts a contest between the player and the game machine.
Patent CA-2398839-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAI SABINE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant l'identification de prémalignité, de malignité et du degré de prémalignité et de malignité d'une cellule par détection de l'amplification génique extrachromosomique et intrachromosomique. L'invention concerne également un marqueur destiné à l'identification de prémalignité, de malignité et du degré de prémalignité et de malignité d'une cellule renfermant une amplification génique extrachromosomique et intrachromosomique. L'invention concerne en outre un outil de diagnostic destiné au diagnostic et au pronostic du cancer du col de l'utérus renfermant une amplification génique extrachromosomique et intrachromosomique d'un gène.
Patent CA-2403680-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FANTINO LUCIEN
IPC: C04B35/83
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making a carbon/carbon part made of parts cut-out in a 2.5D, 3.5D or 4.5D fabric and assembled to obtain a preform which is then densified by resin, gas or mixed process. The invention is useful for making carbon/carbon monolithic industrial parts such as furnace elements, beams or more complex structures.
Patent CA-2403893-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIN LAURENCE B
IPC: C12Q1/689
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules that each: (a) encode an aryl propenal double bond reductase; and (b) hybridize to a nucleic acid molecule consisting of the complement of the nucleic acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 under defined conditions. The present invention also provides isolated aryl propenal double bond reductases.  In other aspects, the present invention provides methods of enhancing or inhibiting the expression of aryl propenal double bond reductases in a plant.
Patent CA-2409100-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHUNG HYUN-KWON
IPC: H04N5/85
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: An information storage medium having a data structure that allows easy searching of text data, and an apparatus and a method for playing the information storage medium. The information storage medium includes: AV data that includes audio data and video data, a markup document displayed together with the AV  data, and a reproduction control information file containing text data that has a data structure where the text information is classified into a text to be loaded to a memory and a text not to be loaded to the memory for easy search. Therefore, the text data can be searched easily and the memory of the reproducing apparatus can be utilized effectively.
Patent CA-2409102-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TONER MEHMET
IPC: C12N5/075
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A preservation method for biological material having cell membranes includes microinjecting the cells with sugar; preparing the cells for storage; storing the biological material; and recovering the stored biological material from storage. Carbohydrate sugars such as trehalose, sucrose, fructose, dextran, and raffinose, may be used as bio-protective agents.
Patent CA-2411591-A1 (CA)
Title: Brake system with graduated empty/load
Inventor: VAUGHN LAWRENCE E
IPC: B60T8/20
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: A load sensing system fur a rail car brake system, including at least two load sensing devices connected in series. The first load sensing device receives a brake signal from the brake control valve and provides a first braking signal for loads above a first value. It provides a second braking signal less than the first braking signal for loads below the first toad value. The second load sensing device receives the first and second braking signals from a first load sensing device. It provides a third braking signal to the brake cylinder for loads above the second value and different from the first value and a fourth braking signal less than the third braking signal for loads below tine second value. For loads above the first and second load values, the first and third braking signals are equal to the brake signal. For loads above the second value, the third braking signal is equal to the received first or second braking signal.
Patent CA-2416447-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel compounds and their use as glycine transport inhibitors
Inventor: SMITH GARRICK PAUL
IPC: C07D307/87
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds of the formula I below: (I), wherein the meaning of each substituent is defined in the application. The compounds  are useful as inhibitors of the glycine transporter and useful in the treatment of diseases responsive to the inhibition of the glycine transporte r. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of  Formula I as defined above and the use of compounds as above for the manufacture of medicaments for treatment of diseases responsive to ligands o f the glycine transporter.
Patent CA-2418395-A1 (CA)
Title: Protein induced by homogeneous blood transfusion and dna encoding the same
Inventor: UCHIDA HIROO
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel protein (MAY-I) which exhibits immunosuppressive activity in allogeneic mixed lymphocyte reaction, and provides a gene encoding that protein, a vector containing said gene, a transformant produced by said vector, a method of manufacturing the said protein with immune activity by culturing said transformant, and a medicinal composition and the like containing the said protein.
Patent CA-2419376-A1 (CA)
Title: Surface active random radical (co)polymer and dispersion method for using the same
Inventor: CARLSON ERIC
IPC: C09K23/34
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: Disclosed are random radical (co)polymers containing -20 to 50 mol% of styre ne as component A, -15 to 35 mol% of acrylic acid as component B, and -15 to 60  mol% of dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate (DMAEM) or 4-vinyl pyridine as component C; and dispersion formulations containing said (co)polymer, a dye selected from the group consisting of a monoazo dye, a quinophtalone dye, an  anthraquinone dye, optionally further assistants, and an aqueous system; sol id solutions containing said (co)polmyer, a dye selected from the group consisting of a monoazo dye, a quinophthalone dye, an anthraquinone dye, optionally further assistants; and dyeing formulations and formulations of inks for ink-jets comprising said dispersion formulation and optionally conventional dyeing auxiliaries.
Patent CA-2420005-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLEMENTE VITTORIO
IPC: G10D3/18
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: The inventive clamping member is a rigid clamp having a generally "U" - shap ed configuration the base of which is defined by two arms (42, 44) each terminating in an upwardly directed clamping finger (46, 48) adapted to enga ge the rim of a bottom of a violin or the like at opposed sides of the body of the instrument. A pivot, usually in the form of a threaded stem (36) projects fr om the base of the "U" in a direction opposite to that of the projection of the clamping fingers (46, 48). It normally secures free pivotal mounting of the clamping members at the ends of a shoulder rest bridge. The stem (36) define s an axis of pivot of the clamping member which is offset to one of the clampi ng fingers, whereby the two arms (42, 44) are of uneven length. The shorter arm is relatively proximal to the tail of the instrument, while the longer arm is relatively distal from the tail. The advantage of the clamping members is in that they each enable the clamping of a shoulder rest to an instrument at opposed sides of a transverse axis of the body of the instrument, at which the body is widest, while allowing the location of the bridge of the shoulder rest to be closer to the chin rest of the instrument to improve convenience
Patent CA-2422236-A1 (CA)
Title: Cold-weather helmet with translucent eye shield
Inventor: FOURNIER ERIC
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.
Patent CA-2423273-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TREMBLAY ALAIN
IPC: C01B32/949
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A method for the treatment of tungsten carbide is provided. The starting material contains tungsten carbide particles of a W—C system represented on a phase diagram showing a monophasic domain of a γ phase having a face-centered cubic structure, upwardly delimited by a liquidus line. The particles are subjected to a homogenization treatment in the monophasic domain, and may be subsequently melted to be spheroidized. They are then quenched to freeze at ambient temperature the monophased structure. Optionally, at least one alloying element may be added to the starting material to enlarge the monophasic domain, thereby increasing the hardenability of the monophased particles.
Patent CA-2429641-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAWLA NARINDER K
IPC: A61P37/08
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: The invention provides human kinases and phosphatases (KAP) and polnucleotides which identify and encode KAP. The invention also provides expresson vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing , treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of KAP.
Patent CA-2430552-A1 (CA)
Title: Outboard motor
Inventor: MASUBUCHI YOSHINORI
IPC: B63H20/00
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: In An outboard motor mounted on a stern of a boat and having an internal combustion engine, a throttle body (that accommodates the throttle valve) is installed at a position close to the boat, and an electric motor is fastened to the throttle body so as to drive the throttle valve to open or close through a simple gear mechanism. This arrangement can mitigate operation load and offer improved operation feel. Further, it is simpler than a cable or a link mechanism, does not lead to an increase in number of components or weight, and hence the amount of required installation space can be reduced. A knob is provided and the operator can pinch and rotate it to open the throttle valve manually, when the electric motor breaks down.
Patent CA-2431354-A1 (CA)
Title: Hybrid propulsion system for ships
Inventor: ANDERSEN PETER
IPC: B63H21/20
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid propulsion system that comprises a main diesel engine (17) for driving the marine turbine (8) and an electric motor (15). The electric motor (15) has a nominal output that constitutes at least 20 % of the nominal output of the main diesel engine (17). The electric motor (15) remains continuously switched on and maintains, together with a variable-pitch propeller (7), the main diesel engine (17) at a favorable operating point. The combination of the main diesel engine (17) and the electric motor (17) also allows for a more economical design or operation of the propulsion system.
Patent CA-2432073-A1 (CA)
Title: Bayonet base for lamp mount
Inventor: SCHADHAUSER KLAUS
IPC: H01R33/945
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: Lamp mounts for tubular fluoroscent lamps with a screw base are to be configured in a more compact manner for packaging purposes. A bayonet adapter (5) which can be rotated into a lamp mount (1) is provided for this purpose. The bayonet adapter (5) has, for example, an E27-type screw base opposite the bayonet connector (9).      Since the bayonet adapter (5) can be removed from the lamp mount (1), a corresponding luminaire can be packaged in a more compact manners
Patent CA-2433026-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARDY CHARLES MICHAEL
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deodorizing and/or freshening the air are disclosed.  In one non-limiting embodiment, the apparatus includes one or more passive members and an air moving member. The passive member can be detachable from the air moving member and used separately as a passive filter member, if it contains a deodorizing substance, or as a passive emitting member, if it contains a substance to be emitted into the air. Numerous combinations of passive filter members and passive emitting members can be used with the air moving member, or as stand-alone members in the described methods. In other non-limiting embodiments, devices can be provided that both deodorize and emit substances into the air. Kits are also provided. The substances to be emitted may be arranged in various ways to improve the amount of exposed surface area of the substance to be emitted. Intensity controlling mechanisms are also provided.
Patent CA-2434695-A1 (CA)
Title: Fungicidal mixtures from benzophenones and n-biphenyl nicotinamides
Inventor: EICKEN KARL
IPC: C07C49/84
Filed: 2002-01-17
Abstract: The invention relates to fungicidal mixtures that contain, in a synergistically effective amount, a) benzophenones of the formula (I), wherein R1 represents chlorine, methyl, methoxy, acetoxy, pivaloyloxy or hydroxy; R2 represents chlorine or methyl; R3 represents hydrogen, halogen or methyl; and R4 represents C1-C6 alkyl or benzyl, whereby the phenyl part of the benzyl group may carry a halogen or methyl substituent, and b) amide compounds of the formula (II), wherein R6 and R7 represent halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, halogenalkyl, halogenalkenyl, halogenalkinyl, alkoxy, halogenalkoxy, alkylthio, halogenalkylthio, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl; x is 1, 2, 3 or 4; and y is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. The invention further relates to methods for controlling fungicidal parasites using the mixtures of compounds I  and II and to the agents containing said mixtures.
Patent CA-2437599-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AREL RICHARD
IPC: F03B17/04
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: A buoyancy-activated motor (20) includes a plurality of deformable chambers (30) immersed within water (22) that extend generally radially outwardly from a horizontal shaft (24). A structure (28) rollably supports the shaft (24). Each chamber (30) is deformable between expanded and collapsed configurations so as to have a variable buoyancy relative to the water (22).  Each chamber (30) has a center of gravity (31) located at first and second generally radial distances (D, D') from the shaft (24) when in the expanded and collapsed configurations, respectively. The first distance (D) is greater than the second distance (D'). The chambers (30) move generally upwardly and downwardly about the shaft (24) when in the expanded and collapsed configurations, respectively, so as to induce rotational movement of the shaft (24). A gas (32), lighter than an equal volume of water (22), is contained within the chambers (30) that are in fluid communication with one another via connecting tubes (34).  The chambers (30) are in their expanded and collapsed configurations during respective upward and downward movement thereof.
Patent CA-2441433-A1 (CA)
Title: Machine for automatically removing the protective coverings from temporary raised pavement markers (trpms)
Inventor: GLAWE JOHN
IPC: E01H1/00
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: Apparatus for removing protective coverings from temporary raised pavement markers (TRPM) fixedly secured upon roadway surfaces comprises a platform, and a plurality of toothed implements disposed beneath the platform for encountering and removing the protective coverings mounted upon the upstanding vertical reflective portions of the temporary raised pavement markers (TRPM). The toothed implements are mounted upon a chain which is driven by a motor mounted upon an upper surface portion of the platform, and a blower is also mounted upon the upper surface portion of the platform. An exhaust duct, fluidically connected to the intake side of the blower, passes through a suction port defined within the platform so as to be fluidically connected to the underside of the platform, and in this manner, the removed protective coverings of the temporary raised pavement markers (TRPM) may be removed from the roadway surface and conveyed to a suitable debris collection bag.
Patent CA-2442020-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of delivery of exogenous proteins to the cytosol and uses thereof
Inventor: LU YICHEN
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for delivering exogenous proteins to the cytosol, by binding a target antigen (such as a protein) to a transport factor that contains a fragment of a bipartite protein exotoxin, but not the corresponding protective antigen. Preferably, the target antigen is fused to the transport factor. Preferred transport factors include the protective antigen binding domain of lethal factor (LFn) from B.anthracis, consisting of amino acids 1-255, preferably a fragment of at least 80 amino acids that shows at least 80 % homology to LFn, and a fragment of about 105 amino acids from the carboxy portion that does not bind PA. The target antigen can include any molecule for which it would be desirable to elicit a CMI  response, including viral antigens and tumor antigens.
Patent CA-2442208-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et appareil de forgeage
Inventor: HASSETT ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: B21K1/30
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé de production d'une roue conique et plus particulièrement d'une couronne conique, ladite roue conique comportant des surfaces de fixation. Le procédé comprend les étapes suivantes : on forge à chaud sans bavures une ébauche, de préférence une ébauche annulaire, dans une matrice de forgeage pour produire la roue conique avec des dents forgées avec précision ; on effectue une opération de durcissement sur les dents ; puis on finit, sans usinage, les dents en les rodant avec une roue conique conjuguée. La présente invention concerne également un appareil de matrice destiné à être utilisé dans une presse servant à forger la couronne conique à partir de l'ébauche annulaire.
Patent CA-2442217-A1 (CA)
Title: Disposable syringe
Inventor: HUANG DEBORAH
IPC: A61M5/50
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A disposable syringe includes a plunger movable in a barrel relative to a needle seat that engages an inner surrounding barrel wall surface of the barrel by a resisting force. The plunger includes a plunger body and a coupling rod which is in frictional engagement with the plunger body and which has a central anchored area disposed to engage an anchoring portion of the needle seat by a holding force. As such, when the plunger body is moved to bring the central anchored area into engagement with the anchoring portion, the resisting force is overcome to permit disengagement of the needle seat from the barrel, and the coupling rod and the needle seat can be retracted into the plunger body by virtue of a biasing action of a biasing member.
Patent CA-2442526-A1 (CA)
Title: Isolated human transporter proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding human transporter proteins, and uses thereof
Inventor: DI FRANCESCO VALENTINA
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: The present invention provides amino acid sequences of peptides that are encoded by genes within the human genome, the transporter peptides of the present invention. The present invention specifically provides isolated peptide and nucleic acid molecules, methods of identifying orthologs and paralogs of the transporter peptides, and methods of identifying modulators of the transporter peptides.