baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2624168-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for estimating a local impedance factor
Inventor: LEVINSON MITCHELL
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2006-10-02
Abstract: Method and apparatus for determining local impedance factors in an electromagnetic energy system (10) for treating patients is disclosed.  Respective measureme signals are sent through a patient treatment zone (12) and a local impedance factor is estimated based upon the measurement signals.  The estimated impedance factor is used to determine appropriate therapeutic levels of energy for patient treatment.
Patent CA-2624335-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KEW SIMON
IPC: G01N21/75
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A method of measuring the amount of an analyte in a sample, comprises (a) passing the sample through a flow channel in or on a holographic sensor, wherein the analyte interacts with and is retained by the sensor and wherein the interaction of the analyte changes an optical property of the sensor, and (b) monitoring analyte interaction, wherein the distance along the flow channel at which analyte interaction occurs or the area of the channel over which analyte interaction occurs, indicates the amount of analyte in the sample. Further, a method of detecting an analyte in a sample, comprises (a) passing the sample through a flow channel in or on a holographic sensor, wherein the analyte interacts with the sensor, thereby changing an optical property of the sensor, and wherein the flow channel defines a symbol; and (b) detecting the analyte by observing the appearance, disappearance or change in appearance of the symbol.
Patent CA-2626961-A1 (CA)
Title: Phospholipase inhibitors, including multi-valent phospholipase inhibitors, and use thereof, including as lumen-localized phospholipase inhibitors
Inventor: GOKA ELIZABETH
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of phospholipase-related conditions. In particular, the invention provides a method of treating insulin-related, weight-related conditions and/or cholesterol-related conditions in an animal subject. The method generally involves the administration of a non-absorbed and/or effluxed phospholipase A2 inhibitor that is localized in a gastrointestinal lumen.
Patent CA-2629183-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual-polarized, microstrip patch antenna array, and associated methodology, for radio device
Inventor: WEN GEYI
IPC: H01Q1/38
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A dual-polarized antenna, and an associated methodology, is provided for a radio device, such as a mobile station. The antenna is formed of a plurality of patches configured into an array, symmetrical in both a first polarization direction and a second polarization direction. Adjacent patches of the array arc interconnected by connecting strips that are also symmetrically positioned in the two directions. These connecting strips not only act as feeding lines for the patches but also operate as in-phase radiation elements in each polarization direction. A transverse strip extends between a pair of transversely positioned patches. And a single feed connection is provided thereat.
Patent CA-2630696-A1 (CA)
Title: Keratin-binding effector molecules and method for the production thereof by coupling keratin-binding polypeptides with effector molecules that support carboxylic groups or sulfonic acid groups
Inventor: VOELKERT MARTIN
IPC: A61Q5/00
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing keratin-binding effector molecules and intermediate products and end products of the inventive method and to the use of the keratin-binding effector molecules, which are produced according to the inventive method, in dermocosmetics.
Patent CA-2631901-A1 (CA)
Title: Actuation magnet for moving a closure needle of a hot-runner nozzle of an injection moulding tool
Inventor: STORJOHANN JENS
IPC: B29C45/30
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: The invention relates to an actuation magnet for moving a closure needle of a hot-runner nozzle of an injection moulding tool, with an armature which is coupled in movement to the closure needle, and may be displaced between a first and a second core by way of subjecting at least one coil to current, as well as with a permanent magnet which is arranged in a manner such that it exerts an additional magnetic force onto the armature in at least one, preferably in two movement directions.
Patent CA-2632635-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel inhibitors of cysteine proteases, the pharmaceutical compositions thereof and their therapeutic applications
Inventor: BOISSY GUILLAUME
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: The present invention concerns new compounds of formula (I), their process of preparation and their therapeutic use.
Patent CA-2632886-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved stacked rotary connector assembly using a split ring configuration
Inventor: JANNSON TOMASZ
IPC: H01R41/00
Filed: 2006-07-15
Abstract: An improved stacked rotary connector assembly with a pair of rings (figure 2) that are split (figure 3) so that either ring may be removed from the stacked connector assembly without requiring removal of any other rotary connector and without disturbin the input/output buses of the assembly.
Patent CA-2636526-A1 (CA)
Title: Stress and torque reducing tool
Inventor: WILLIS CHARLES DAVID
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A stress and torque reducing tool has a plunger that reciprocates inside of a body. The tool is connected between the pump and the sucker rod string and reduces stress transmitted therebetween. The body and plunger have longitudinally extending surfaces located at the plunger upper end portion, which surfaces cooperate and limit rotation of the body with respect to the plunger. An upper fluid port is located in an upper end of the body, while one or more lower fluid ports are located in a lower end of the body. The tool is exceptionally strong and is less likely to fail.
Patent CA-2639972-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAPPLER HEINZ
IPC: C01B33/02
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A method is disclosed for processing or treating silicon material (3), for carrying out a purification process comprises the following steps: wetting silicon material (3), facing a first direction with a first liquid process medium (7), automatic changing of orientation of the silicon material (3) by means of a turning device and wetting the silicon material (3) in the altered orientation with the first liquid medium (7). Also disclosed is a corresponding cleaning device (1).
Patent CA-2648710-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN WINGERDEN MIKE
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 2007-04-09
Abstract: A rack assembly for transportation and display of potted plants and similar articles. The rack includes vertical supports, and a plurality of trays that are slidingly supported on the posts. The trays are extensible from a retracted position in which the trays are arranged in compact, vertically spaced relationship for transportation, to a deployed position in which the trays extend on opposite sides in an alternating arrangement with increased vertical spacing, and are tilted to a downwardly angled orientation so that the plants can be readily viewed and accessed by customers and other personnel. The posts and trays are mounted on a mobile frame that includes stabilizer legs which prevent the assembly from tipping when the trays are in the deployed position. The trays are slidingly mounted to the posts by means of guide channels and cooperating projections. The trays may be tilted to the downwardly angled orientation simultaneously, using vertically adjustable supports that engage the rearward edges of the trays. Alternatively, the guide channels may have upper and lower runs that receive projections at the sides of the trays, so that the trays are held in the angled orientation with projections at the rearward edges of the trays supported in the upper runs and projections at the middle portions of the trays supported in the lower runs. The posts and trays are removable from the frame, and can be broken down for storage.
Patent CA-2650623-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH KATHRYN LEIGH
IPC: A61M21/00
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: An apparatus (2) for providing sensory stimulation to a subject, the apparatus (2) comprising a housing (4) , the housing (4) being freely moveable across a surface; a plurality of sensory stimulation means disposed within the housing (4) and adapted for providing sensory stimulation to the environment surrounding the housing (4) , the sensory stimulation means providing stimulation for one or more of the senses of touch, sight, smell or sound; wherein the apparatus (2) is self contained. The sensory stimulation means may be electrical or non-electrical. The apparatus (2) preferably comprises a power storage and delivery device, such as a battery. The housing (4) is preferably arranged without sharp edges or protrusions, in order to avoid harming disturbed subjects.
Patent CA-2651839-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for inhibiting expression of the pcsk9 gene
Inventor: AKINC AKIN
IPC: C12N15/63
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) for inhibiting the expression of the PCSK9 gene (PCSK9 gene), comprising an antisense strand having a nucleotide sequence which is less that 30 nucleotides in length, generally 19-25 nucleotides in length, and which is substantially complementary to at least a part of the PCSK9 gene. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the dsRNA together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; methods for treating diseases caused by PCSK9 gene expression and the expression of the PCSK9 gene using the pharmaceutical composition; and
Patent CA-2652904-A1 (CA)
Title: Tri-flow filter element with venting
Inventor: JENSEN RUSSELL D
IPC: B01D35/02
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A filter element and assembly which has three flow paths, has particular application to a fuel supply system for a diesel engine for filtering flow from the fuel tank as well as fuel returning from the engine that is to be recirculated back to the engine. The filter element and assembly provide a third flow path for filtering the recirculated fuel, while also providing for venting of both fuel paths to a drain flow path internally of the filter element.
Patent CA-2656337-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AHRENS UWE
IPC: F03D5/00
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for converting the kinetic energy contained in horizontal currents of naturally occurring fluids that float above ground to useful mechanical energy. At least one circulating element (1) is guided in a closed cycle and is arranged substantially in a plane parallel to the ground. On said element, at least two lengthwise adjustable traction ropes (6, 7) and or traction chains are fastened in at least two substantially opposite positions. Said ropes or chains have buoyancy elements (8) at their free ends, said buoyancy elements having respective cross-sections for the current to impact. In a first embodiment, a) a traction rope (7) which is fixed to a section (2) of the circulating element facing the direction of the horizontal current, when seen in the direction of circulation of the circulating element (1), and/or a traction chain is adjusted to be longer than said traction rope (6) and/or a traction chain which is fixed to a section (3) of the circulating element (1) facing away from the direction of the horizontal current, when seen in the direction of circulation of the circulating element (1), and b) the lengths of the traction rope (6, 7) in the region of the points of return (4, 5) of the circulating element (1) in which the course of the circulating element (4) relative to the horizontal current is reversed, when seen in the direction of circulation of the circulating element (4), are adapted in such a manner that they again meet the conditions mentioned under a). In a second embodiment, the respective cross-section of impact of the buoyancy elements (8) is varied in such a manner that the cross-section of impact of a buoyancy element (8) moving in the direction of the horizontal current is larger than the cross-section of impact of a buoyancy element (8) that moves in the opposite direction.
Patent CA-2657682-A1 (CA)
Title: Stent
Inventor: PATEL UDAYAN
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: An expandable stent for use within a body passageway. The stent includes at least two struts and a connector securing together said two struts. At least one of said struts includes an elbow section and an undulating section. The apex of at least one strut can include at least one a dimple, divot and/or slot.
Patent CA-2658463-A1 (CA)
Title: Efficient method for nuclear reprogramming
Inventor: KOYANAGI MICHIYO
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A method of preparing induced pluripotent stem cells, comprising a nuclear reprogramming step using a nuclear reprogramming factor in the presence of miRNA, wherein said miRNA has a property of providing a higher nuclear reprogramming efficiency in the presence of said miRNA than in the absence thereof.
Patent CA-2662486-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible delineator post
Inventor: LAPOINTE JEAN
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: A delineator post adapted to spring back to its original upright position after an impact comprises an inground socket permanently installed in a paved surface.  A  resilient plug having a lower end portion is inserted in the inground socket.  The resilient plug has an upper end portion projecting upwardly from the inground socket.  An anchor is provided for releasably anchoring the resilient plug to the inground socket. A post segment is fastened over the upper end portion of the resilient plug.  The tension in the resilient plug when subject to a deformation as a result of an impact on the post segment returns the post segment back to its original upright position.
Patent CA-2662543-A1 (CA)
Title: Determining formation characteristics
Inventor: JACOBSON LARRY ALAN
IPC: G01V5/10
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to irradiate a portion of a geological formation (94) with neutrons in a neutron burst generated by a switchable electronic source (84), to measure (with one or more detectors (86) a flux of gamma rays to provide a measured flux, at least a portion of the gamma rays being generated by the neutrons, and to determine one one or more of a neutron porosity, a density, and/or a photoelectric factor of the geological formation based on the measured flux. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed
Patent CA-2665887-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMAS EDWARD ERIC
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2009-05-12
Abstract: Appareil et méthodes de synchronisation de fichiers multimédias multisources qui offrent un mécanisme permettant daméliorer linteraction utilisateur avec les dispositifs multimédias. Dautres appareils, systèmes et méthodes sont également présentés.
Patent CA-2666896-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple-band collinear dipole antenna
Inventor: PLOSKY PATRICK
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: A vertical dipole-style antenna operable over a wide range of predetermined frequencies that is made up of two collinear dipole antennas fed either in parallel through a single input connector or individually through two input connectors, contained within the same enclosure, where one dipole covers the VHF portion of the band from 30 MHz to 115 MHz and the other dipole covers the remainder of the band from 115 MHz to 512 MHz and together the two dipoles cover the very wide frequency band of 30 to 512 MHz through a single input connector.  The VHF dipole is comprised of an existing vehicular dipole antenna design, while the UHF dipole antenna is comprised of radiating elements fed with a specially design coaxial transformer feedline with wide-band capacitive elements coupling the radiating elements to ground, providing variable loading to control the electrical length of the antenna.
Patent CA-2667666-A1 (CA)
Title: An underwater apparatus for operating underwater equipment
Inventor: SPRINGETT FRANK BENJAMIN
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: An underwater apparatus for operating underwater equipment, the underwater apparatus comprising a body (102), a fluid chamber (160) within the body (102) for selectively containing power fluid, a piston assembly (130,112,120) movably disposed within the body (102), a gas chamber (170) within the body (102) for containing gas under pressure to move the piston assembly (130,112,120) to move the power fluid out of the fluid chamber (160), a further chamber (180) for containing gas at low pressure for the piston assembly (130,112,120) to move within characterised in that said piston assembly (130,112,120) comprises a cavity (122) for containing gas under pressure for assisting in movement of said piston assembly (130,112,120 ), and the cavity (122) in fluid communication with said gas chamber. The fluid gas in the gas chamber and the low pressure gas in the further chamber are divided by a piston, such that this acts as an accumulator.
Patent CA-2668371-A1 (CA)
Title: Heterocyclyl-substituted anti-hypercholesterolemic compounds
Inventor: MORRIELLO GREGORI J
IPC: A61K31/397
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: This invention provides cholesterol absorption inhibitors of Formula I: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R12 is a hydroxylated alkyl group and R9 contains a heterocyclic ring. The compounds are useful for lowering plasma cholesterol levels, particularly LDL cholesterol, and for treating atherosclerosis and preventing atherosclerotic disease events.
Patent CA-2668686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOPPE CHRISTOPH
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: An adjustable hinge for pivotally mounting a door on a door frame for pivoting of the door about a pivot axis relative to the frame for use in both left-handed and right-handed installations, includes a first adjustment mechanism located near one end of the hinge pin for providing vertical height adjustment in a left-handed installation and a second adjustment mechanism located near the opposite end of the hinge pin for providing vertical height adjustment in a right-handed installation set.
Patent CA-2668924-A1 (CA)
Title: Modeling dough
Inventor: KAUFFMAN THOMAS
IPC: C08L91/06
Filed: 1995-10-10
Abstract: A modeling dough comprising a polar polymeric resin, water, a gellant, and a filler provides a dough resistant to flaking, cracking, and crumbling. In the disclosed invention, the polymeric resin is gelled, thereby providing a water-based resin system that is not sticky yet very ductile. After the dough is air-dried, the components are bound into a solid, durable product. The filler accounts for a large portion of the volume of the dough, so the overall volume is not greatly affected by water loss upon drying. The dough is water-based and easy to wash from skin, carpets, and other surfaces. Dyes and pigments can be easily incorporated into the formula. The dried product is sandable and paintable.
Patent CA-2672282-A1 (CA)
Title: Article conveying device having a floor with vertically moving elements
Inventor: SHIRAI HIDENORI
IPC: B65G25/08
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: An article conveying device 10 in which a floor surface 21 of each of a plurality of fixed floors 20 is arranged so as to form a descending slope towards a downstream side in a conveying direction with respect to each other, each of a plurality of moving floors 30 is adjacently arranged on a side in the conveying direction with respect to each fixed floor 20, and a raising/lowering operation of simultaneously positioning the respective floor surface 31 of each moving floor 30 at a high position and a low position with respect to the floor surface 21 of the adjacent fixed floor 20 is repeated to arrange the floor surface 31 of each moving floor 30 positioned at the high position so as to form a descending slope towards the downstream side in the conveying direction with respect to each other.
Patent CA-2674524-A1 (CA)
Title: In situ system for intra-articular chondral and osseous tissue repair
Inventor: MATHIES BURKHARD
IPC: A61L27/58
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method which provide a surgical therapy for in situ treatment and repair of intra-articular cartilage lesions and/or defects. The device is an implantable laminate cartilage repair patch which is bio-compatible and physiologically absorbable. The cartilage repair patch has a first outer cell occlusive layer; a second outer, cell porous layer adapted to be disposed proximate a subchondral bone wound site; and a cartilagenic matrix disposed between the first and second layers. The cartilagenic matrix is a sink for diffusion of autologous stem cells and includes chemical components promoting generation of hyaline-like cartilage in the presence of the autologous stem cells. The method of the present invention provides the autologous compositions, which when used in combination with the repair patch provides a therapeutic system to regenerate replacement hyaline-like intraarticular cartilage.
Patent CA-2674542-A1 (CA)
Title: Neuroprotection by blood flow stabilization
Inventor: MARTINEZ-CONDE SUSANA N
IPC: C11B7/00
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A treatment is disclosed for alleviation or prevention of abnormal blood flow to various organs such as the eye, brain, kidneys, heart, feet and other tissues of organs with fine vascular networks that can lead to neurodegeneration as is seen in wet age- related macular degeneration (AMD), epilepsy and diabetes, in which an effective amount of a blood flow regulatory drug is administered to a subject in need of it. Illustrative blood flow regulatory drugs include anticoagulants and vasodilators, and their mixtures.
Patent CA-2676400-A1 (CA)
Title: Oral care implement housing an oral care agent
Inventor: RUSSELL BRUCE M
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: An oral care implement may include a tufted insert and a base configured to define a cavity for housing an active insert. The active insert may comprise an active agent. The head of the oral care implement may be configured so that the active insert can be in fluid communication with a membrane or an aperture.
Patent CA-2678835-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for financial planning
Inventor: OVERMAN WILLIAM THEODORE
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2009-09-16
Abstract: A method and system for financial planning are provided. A first financial plan is prepared via a financial planning engine executing on a server for presenting to a customer via a customer interface. A second financial plan is prepared via the financial planning engine for presenting to a financial advisor via an advisor interface.
Patent CA-2679813-A1 (CA)
Title: Retainer, lay-in lug assembly nut plate retainer
Inventor: CORTES-RICO GUSTAVO
IPC: H01R4/36
Filed: 2009-09-22
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a lay-in lug nut plate retainer.  More particularly, the invention encompasses a nut plate retainer for a lay-in lug assembly nut plate. The present invention is also directed to a novel lay-in nut plate retainer which provides an alternative way to secure a nut plate to a lay-in lug body during shipping and / or the installation process. The inventive nut plate retainer has a cover with an open area and at least two legs to surround a portion of the lay-in lug and the nut plate.