baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2537372-A1 (CA)
Title: Devices and techniques for a minimally invasive disc space preparation and implant insertion
Inventor: MOORE JEFFREY D
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: Methods and instruments are provided for performing spinal disc space preparation and implant insertion in minimally invasive procedures. The instruments include cutting instruments (20, 60, 100) and implant insertion instruments (140, 180) adapted for insertion through a minimally invasive access portal (200) to a spinal disc space (250.) The proximal portions of the instruments (20, 60, 100, 140, 180) are adapted to facilitate viewing through a proximal end opening of the access portal (200) with the instruments (20, 60, 100, 140, 180) positioned through the access portal (200) while also enhancing the surgeon's control of the distal working end of the instruments (20, 60, 100, 140, 180) while in the disc space (250).
Patent CA-2539627-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAW KARL JOHN
IPC: C04B18/06
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour former un article présentant une matrice contenant des cendres volantes frittées. Ledit procédé comprend le mélange des cendres volantes avec de l'eau pour former une pâte de cendres volantes. La quantité d'eau ajoutée ensuite est supérieure à la quantité absorbée par les cendres, de sorte que la pâte contient de l'eau libre, ce qui permet de la rendre partiellement liquide. Ledit procédé comprend également la formation d'un article vert dans une forme souhaitée à partir de la pâte de cendres volantes, et l'élimination d'au moins une partie de l'eau libre de la pâte de cendres volantes, pendant et/ou après la formation de l'article vert. Ledit article est ensuite enflammé, de façon à ce qu'il durcisse lors du frittage de la matrice de cendres volantes. L'invention concerne, de plus, un élément de construction présentant une matrice de cendres volantes frittées.
Patent CA-2540827-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of [11c]-radiolabelling phenothiazine and phenothiazine-like compounds
Inventor: WELCH ANDREW E
IPC: A61K31/5415
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: This invention pertains to methods of [<SUP>11</SUP>C]-radiolabelling "phenothiazine" and "phenothiazine-like" compounds, which have a pendant group (which is a primary amino group; a cationic primary imino group; a secondary amino group; a cationic secondary imino group; a primary imino group; or a secondary imino group), by reaction with [<SUP>11</SUP>C]methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (CF<SUB>3</SUB>SO<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUP>11</SUP>CH<SUB>3</SUB>), also known as [<SUP>11</SUP>C]methyl triflate. This reaction converts the pendant group into a [<SUP>11</SUP>C]methyl-labelled pendant group. The resulting [<SUP>11</SUP>C]-radiolabelling product is useful, for example, as an in vivo positron emission tomography (PET) tracer, for example, for patients suffering from melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and tauopathy (e.g., Alzheimer's disease). The present invention also pertains to the resulting [<SUP>11</SUP>C]-radiolabelling products, compositions comprising them, their use in methods of (e.g., PET) imaging, their use in methods of medical treatment and diagnosis, etc.
Patent CA-2547631-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KELLY JAMES D
IPC: C07K14/59
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: Thyroid stimulating hormone has been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity.  Polypeptides of thyroid stimulating hormone have a use as an anti-inflammatory agent as a stand-alone therapy, or in conjunction with other anti-inflammatory agents. In addition, thyroid stimulating hormone can be used to potentiate the anti-inflammatory activity of glucocorticoid treatment.
Patent CA-2548683-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN VLIET SCOTT M
IPC: B60S5/02
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A remote refueling station including a storage tank for storing fluids, a pumping station for transferring fluids from the storage tank, a lighting system, an environmentally protected enclosure, and an onboard power source located within the environmentally protected enclosure and connected to the pumping station and lighting system.
Patent CA-2549096-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARGENTAR ERIC J
IPC: A63F13/219
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A control device for controlling a display of a computer system for use with a video game includes a coordinate control unit for providing information related to a vertical and horizontal tilt of the control device, a mouse control unit for inputting conventional mouse input information, a game control unit for inputting game control information and a controller for processing the information provided by the coordinate control unit, mouse control unit and game control unit. The vertical and horizontal point of view of the user in the video game and/or the vertical and horizontal position of a cursor on the display is determined based on the information related to the vertical and horizontal tilt of the control device. The control device is preferably shaped like a firearm to enhance the realism of the video game, but may be shaped like a conventional game pad.
Patent CA-2549621-A1 (CA)
Title: Metal halide high pressure discharge lamp
Inventor: GOELLING HANS-WERNER
IPC: H01J61/12
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: In the metal halide high-pressure discharge lamp for stage, film and television lighting systems and for projection technology and effect lighting, the discharge vessel contains dysprosium and cesium as fill metals for the metal halides.      Optimum results for dimmability, arc instability and color rendering are achieved if the fill additionally includes 0.12 to 3.8 µmol of vanadium and if appropriate 0.05 to 1.0 µmol of zirconium per ml of vessel volume. These metals achieve improved color rendering, in particular red rendering, with an Ra of from 70 to 95 and an R9 of from 45 to 90.
Patent CA-2549835-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for controlling electrodeposition of an entity and devices incorporating the immobilized entity
Inventor: PEUMANS PETER
IPC: H01L51/30
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for controlling electrodeposition of a deposition entity in which a solution or suspension of the deposition entity is provided between a pair of superposed electrodes at a predetermined concentration. A potential is applied to the electrodes sufficient to cause migration of the deposition entity to one of the electrodes and deposition of a controlled thickness of the deposition entity.  The distance between the electrodes and voltage applied can be controlled to provide migration of the deposition entity. The method and system provide controlled immobilization of deposition entities such as proteins, enzymes, light harvesting complexes, DNA, RNA, PNA onto a substrate without loss of function. In one embodiment, the system can be used on a nanoscale.  Additionally, devices can be formed by the method of the present invention.
Patent CA-2550074-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel chelating agents and highly luminescent and stable chelates and their use
Inventor: HOVINEN JARI
IPC: C07D213/38
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a group of novel chelating agents, novel chelates, biomolecules labeled with said chelates or chelating agents as well as solid supports conjugated with said chelates, chelating agents or labeled biomolecules. Especially the invention relates to novel chelating agents useful in solid phase synthesis of oligonucleotides or oligopeptides and the oligonucleotides and oligopeptides so obtained.
Patent CA-2550147-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydraulic/pneumatic apparatus
Inventor: LAST HARRY J
IPC: E04H4/08
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: An invented fluidic (hydraulic/pneumatic) actuation system is described wherein bidirectional, hydraulic/pneumatically driven elements of multiple components in a common hydraulic/pneumatic circuit inherently provide increases in pressure upon reaching mechanical end points limiting, arresting or stopping further mechanical movement or travel of the driven element of any particular component that switches a sequencing valve system and/or electro-hydraulic/pneumatic pressure switches for directing hydraulic/pneumatic power to other hydraulically/pneumatically driven components in the hydraulic/pneumatic circuit in a timed, sequence and velocity controlled manner.
Patent CA-2550334-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELDER JAMES C
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: An obstacle device (12) for use on a playing field is formed from a frame approximating in shape the front profile of a human head and torso. The frame may include an elongate support member (16) and a frame member (64) in the form of a resilient, flexible hoop that is coupled to the support member (16).  The frame may also include a head piece (54). The frame member (64) has an expanded configuration that defnes an expanded frame area. The frame member (64) is resiliently deformable to a collapsed qonfiguration that defines a collapsed frame area that is less than the expanded frame area. A layer of fabric material (70) is attached to the frame member (64) so that the fabric material is spread by the frame when the frame member (64) is in the expanded configuration.
Patent CA-2550899-A1 (CA)
Title: Reversibly disengaging slidable strike indicator, positioning system, and method of using same
Inventor: COWIN CLIFTON J
IPC: A01K91/04
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: Particular aspects provide novel strike indicators and line-stop members that are attachable to fishing lines, and that are reversibly disengageable therefrom and thereafter slidably along the line. Particular embodiments comprise: a buoyant main body having an axial channel with corresponding end surface openings; a retention member seat in the main body surface; and at least one line retention member receivable and retainable by the seat, and operative with the seat to retain a line passing therebetween at two points. The retention member is displaceable from the seat by sufficient line tension, thereby disengaging the slidable strike indicator. Particular embodiments comprise at least one line-stop member attachable at a user-selectable line position, and operative to attach, or delimit a slidable range of a disengaged slidable strike indicator. Novel methods for fishing, with a slidable reversibly detachable indicator, at a depth greater than the length of a fishing rod are presented.
Patent CA-2554132-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SENS RUDIGER
IPC: C10M133/44
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of special phthalocyanines carrying substituents bound by methylene groups on the skeletal structure thereof, as marking substances for liquids, especially mineral oils and liquids, and especially mineral oils containing at least one such phthalocyanine as a marking substance. The invention also relates to novel special phthalocyanines carrying substituents bound by methylene groups on the skeletal structure thereof.
Patent CA-2554788-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for land based seismic data acquisition
Inventor: RAY CLIFFORD H
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A seismic exploration method and unit comprised of continuous recording, self-contained wireless seismometer units or pods. The self-contained unit may include a tilt meter, a compass and a mechanically gimbaled clock platform. Upon retrieval, seismic data recorded by the unit can be extracted and the unit can be charged, tested, re--synchronized, and operation can be re-initiated without the need to open the unit's case.  The unit may include an additional geophone to mechanically vibrate the unit to gauge the degree of coupling between the unit and the earth. The unit may correct seismic data for the effects of crystal aging arising from the clock. Deployment location of the unit may be determined tracking linear and angular acceleration from an initial position. The unit may utilize multiple geophones angularly oriented to one another in order to redundantly measure seismic activity in a particular plane.
Patent CA-2558240-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for adaptive modulation
Inventor: BARNES KEITH
IPC: H04K1/10
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A wireless communication system is configured for adaptive modulation of a transmitted symbol. The specific modulation and/or coding is uniquely identified and data related thereto is embedded within the transmitted symbol.  A receiver extracts pilot signals form the transmitted symbol and performs a correlation analysis to identify the particular modulation/coding used for that particular transmitted symbol. This permits adaptive modulation on a symbol-by-symbol basis. A base station communicating with a plurality of peripheral subscribers may utilize different modulation/coding for each subscriber depending on channel conditions.
Patent CA-2560622-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHARP JEFFREY J
IPC: G10D13/00
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A system and method are provided for damping a vibrating surface, such as a drumhead, of a percussion instrument by attaching a patch made from a viscoelastic urethane polymer to an exterior face of the vibrating surface. Such a patch has a self-adhesive quality and may be attached by contacting the vibrating surface.  In one embodiment, the patch has a tapered edge that serves to improve the quality of the bond between the patch and the surface.
Patent CA-2561597-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated low application temperature hot melt adhesive processing system
Inventor: RYE JOHN
IPC: B29C35/02
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: An autofeeding low application temperature hot melt application system comprising a hot melt tank, a compact integrated auto feed, and operates at temperatures of not more than 260°F.
Patent CA-2562640-A1 (CA)
Title: High-q lc circuit moisture sensor
Inventor: SHERMAN FAIZ FEISAL
IPC: A45D24/10
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A device is provided for the measurement of the moisture content of a substrate. The device utilizes a high-Q LC circuit having a resonant frequency. The LC circuit utilizes a high-Q inductor and a capacitor. The device also utilizes a high frequency signal generator, operable to couple power to the capacitor, electrically coupled to the LC circuit and a fiber matrix modification unit. The resonant frequency of the LC circuit is changeable in response to the moisture content of the substrate placed within the fiber matrix modification unit and proximate to the capacitor.
Patent CA-2565378-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for customizing layer based themes
Inventor: DUCHARME DALE
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: There is provided a method and system for customizing a customizable theme of a user interface of a computer system. The user interface includes a plurality of screens having one or more modifiable screen attributes. The method further includes: receiving a base theme comprising a plurality of layers, each of said layers comprising at least one object, at least some of said at least one object having one or more graphical properties; mapping each of the screens to each of said layers; mapping each respective screen attribute to the graphical properties related to the respective screen attribute, said mapped screens and screen attributes defining the customizable theme of the user interface; receiving a user input to modify said at least one screen attribute corresponding to a first screen to customize the customizable theme; and modifying the graphical properties related to the modified screen attribute.
Patent CA-2565426-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOFER PAUL
IPC: A01D34/73
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A lawnmower blade designed in the shape of an "S" and/or two opposing arc shaped cutting edges on the same blade.     This blade is designed to feed the matter to be cut into the recesses of the opposing arcs during rotation.   The arc design allows for the matter being cut to be fed into the recesses at split second intervals during rotation creating an easier, neater, cleaner cut.   This design also reduces the build up of mulched matter on the inside of the blade housing. It cuts toward the center rather than throwing cuttings against the inner walls of the housing.
Patent CA-2565929-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MALCOLM PETER BRYAN
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: An information management system is described comprising one or more workstations running applications which allow a user of the workstation to connect to a network, such as the Internet. Each application has an analyser, which monitors transmission data that the application is about to transmit to the network or has just received from the network, and which determines an appropriate action to take regarding that data. The analyser may consult policy data containing a supervisor-defined policy to govern the workstations in order to determine what action to take. <??>Such actions may be extracting data from the transmission data, such as passwords and usernames, digital certificates or eCommerce transaction details for storage and record keeping; ensuring that the transmission data is transmitted at an encryption strength appropriate to the contents of the transmission data; determining whether a check needs to be made as to whether a digital certificate received in transmission data is valid; determining whether a transaction about to be made by a user of one of the workstations needs third party approval before it is made; and controlling the transmission of messages, such as e-mails according to a policy. <IMAGE>
Patent CA-2565962-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAN SHANHUI
IPC: G02B6/02
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne une fibre à bande interdite photonique dotée d'un réseau cristallin photonique qui comprend: un premier matériau présentant un premier indice de réfraction, et la structure d'un second matériau formée dans le réseau. Le second matériau présente un second indice de réfraction inférieur au premier indice de réfraction. Le réseau cristallin photonique comprend une pluralité de premières régions qui servent de support à des lobes d'intensité de mode bulk de fréquence maximale, et une pluralité de secondes régions qui ne servent pas de support à des lobes d'intensité de mode bulk de fréquence maximale. La fibre à bande interdite photonique comprend également un noyau central formé dans le réseau cristallin photonique. La fibre à bande interdite photonique comprend en outre un coeur creux présentant un périmètre extérieur. Le coeur creux entoure le noyau central et le périmètre extérieur du coeur creux traverse uniquement les secondes régions du réseau cristallin photonique.
Patent CA-2569547-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the operation of a data connection
Inventor: KRAUSE FRANK-MICHAEL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the operation of a data link between a base station and one or several mobile stations. According to said process data packets are transmitted between the base station and the mobile stations within transmission phases. The start of each transmission phase is indicated each time through emission of a start signal, and the transmission interface between the base station and the mobile stations for the transmission phase in question is managed by the base station. The data packets are formed with the data of a data stream and a received data stream is formed with the received data packets. The start and the end of each data packet forming operation is each time triggered by the start signals.
Patent CA-2570063-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIFRANK FRANK J
IPC: C03B9/447
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: Vertically aligned first (30) and second (32) combined blowhead and takeout mechanisms are provided to sequentially blow glass parisons (P) into containers (C) in a mold set (22) and to transfer blown containers to a deadplate (40) of a glass containing forming machine (20). Each of the combined mechanisms is pivotally suspended about an axis A from a carrier arm (36) that is pivotally attached to an end of an oscillating arm (38), an opposed end of which is pivoted about an axis (B). The axis (B) of each combined blowhead and takeout mechanism is periodically raised and lowered to permit the other combined blowhead and takeout mechanism to oscillate therebeneath, to thereby permit overlapping cycles between the blowhead and takeout mechanisms. Each blowhead and takeout mechanism is provided with a chuck or tong assembly (54) to engage or release each container by its finish (F). Each tong assembly has a plurality of tong elements (74) that are simultaneously moved radially in or out by oscillation of a cam (50) that has a non-circular slot (78) in which a pin (76) carried by each tong element rides.
Patent CA-2571913-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DALLAS MURRAY L
IPC: E21B33/03
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: A configurable wellhead system is used to efficiently accomplish well completion, re-completion or workover. The configurable wellhead system includes a permanent fracturing spool that is mounted to a casing head of the well and provides a high pressure seal around a top of a casing of the well. The permanent fracturing spool provides full-bore direct access to the casing without the use of a pressure isolation mandrel. A tubing head is mounted to a top of the permanent fracturing spool to complete the configurable wellhead system. A fracturing spool plug secured in a seal bore of the permanent, fracturing spool permits equipment mounted above the permanent fracturing spool to be removed without killing the well or inserting a wireline casing plug.
Patent CA-2572359-A1 (CA)
Title: Manufacturing of quick release pharmaceutical compositions of water insoluble drugs and pharmaceutical compositions obtained by the process of the invention
Inventor: BERTELSEN POUL
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: It has been found that pharmaceutical compositions comprising water insoluble drugs can be manufactured and formulated in a manner ensuring fast dissolution in gastric fluid. Advantageously, the manufacturing process provides a significantly improved stability, thus resulting in compositions that may have a longer shelf life than conventionally formulated and processed drugs.
Patent CA-2573396-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HALPERIN GIDEON
IPC: C07F9/02
Filed: 2005-07-10
Abstract: Novel synthetic routes, which are highly applicable for industrial preparation of therapeutically beneficial oxidized phospholipids are disclosed.  Particularly, novel methods for efficiently preparing compounds having a glycerolic backbone and one or more oxidized moieties attached to the glycerolic backbone, which are devoid of column chromatography are disclosed.  Further disclosed are novel methods of introducing phosphorous-containing moieties such as phosphate moieties to compounds having glycerolic backbone and intermediates formed thereby.
Patent CA-2574654-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods of use for mgd-csf in disease treatment
Inventor: WU GE
IPC: C12N15/27
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a newly identified secreted molecule, identified herein as ~monocyte, granulocyte, and dendritic cell colony stimulating factor~ (MGD-CSF), the polypeptide sequence, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence. Also provided is a procedure for producing the polypeptide by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells.  Additionally, procedures are described to modify the disclosed novel molecules of the invention to prepare fusion molecules. Also disclosed are methods for using the polypeptides and active fragments thereof for treatment of a variety of diseases, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
Patent CA-2574668-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUGLIETTA ANTONIO
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: The invention provides new oxazolidinones of formula (I), where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, F and Cl; A is selected from certain heterocycles optionally substituted; X is selected from O, S, NRs and CR8Rg; Y is selected from O, S, SO, SO2, NO, NR11 and CR11R12; and n is selected from 0 and 1. The invention also provides different processes for the preparation of such compounds. Oxazolidinone compounds of formula (I) are active against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative human and veterinary pathogens with a weak monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory activity. They are useful for the treatment of bacterial infections.