baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2333904-C (CA)
Title: Controleur de flux gazeux
Inventor: SCHULZE KLAUS
IPC: F16K17/06
Filed: 1999-05-31
Granted: 2008-05-06
Abstract: L'objectif de l'invention est de créer un contrôleur de flux gazeux dans lequel il est possible de régler l'écoulement de fermeture. Le contrôleur de flux gazeux selon l'invention est constitué d'un boîtier (1) étanche aux gaz, qui présente, à l'intérieur, un siège (16) destiné à un obturateur (15) qui se déplace dans ce boîtier et qui est maintenu en position ouverte par une force massique et/ou élastique s'exerçant dans le sens contraire à celui de l'écoulement, la section d'écoulement, la surface de l'obturateur (15) et les forces étant définies de façon telle que le contrôleur de flux gazeux quitte sa position d'ouverture lorsque le flux de fermeture atteint une valeur définie et est amené contre le siège du logement (1), la conduite de gaz étant fermée lorsque ledit contrôleur est en position de fermeture. A l'extérieur du boîtier se trouve au moins une manette (8) servant au réglage de la précontrainte élastique et/ou de la course de l'obturateur (15). Ce contrôleur de flux gazeux sert à la fermeture automatique de conduites de gaz lorsqu'une augmentation d'écoulement non admissible apparaît, augmentation due, par exemple, à un endommagement d'une conduite de gaz ou d'un consommateur défectueux.
Patent CA-2334646-C (CA)
Title: An earplug
Inventor: HIRSHFELD EALLAN
IPC: A61F11/08
Filed: 1999-06-08
Granted: 2007-12-11
Abstract: An earplug (20) is provided which allows conversation to be conducted whilst inserted in the ear, and blocks out certain noise without substantial ly sealing the ear canal, and causing discomfort to the wearer. In one embodiment, the earplug includes a first cylindrical element (28) open at one end (30), having a substantially convex shape at its other end (34) for insertion into the outer ear canal, and a second element (32) which fits int o the open end of the first cylindrical element to form a connecting juncture therewith. The first and second elements have air circulation means.
Patent CA-2343798-C (CA)
Title: Complexe catalyseur avec ligand carbene
Inventor: NOLAN STEVEN P
IPC: C07F15/00
Filed: 1999-09-09
Granted: 2010-11-23
Abstract: L'invention se rapporte à des complexes catalyseurs comportant un atome métallique possédant des ligands anioniques, au moins un ligand carbène nucléophile, et un ligand alkylidène, vinylidène ou allénylidène. Ces complexes sont fortement stables face à l'air, l'humidité ou la dégradation thermique. Ils s'avèrent utiles pour mettre en oeuvre efficacement une variété de réactions de métathèse d'oléfines.
Patent CA-2343955-C (CA)
Inventor: ASBACH RONALD
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2000-08-02
Granted: 2004-07-27
Abstract: A forward facing child restraint system with attached harness providing superior safety performance for a child during a vehicle forward impact event. The restraint system includes a seating portion (112) and child harness (170) secured to the frame (130) with a seatbelt pathway threaded through the frame for fully securing the frame in the vehicle seat using a vehicle lap belt. The child restraint system may be implemented in one or two physical embodiments: a tubular truss frame with attached seating panel or as a car seat shell having an integral frame and seating section.
Patent CA-2344307-C (CA)
Inventor: HERBORN PAUL
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2001-04-18
Granted: 2007-01-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for sorting fluorescent lamps in terms of phosphor blends. The lamps have a cylindrical lamp body (1) with a right-hand and left-hand end and with a symbol imprint.      The fluorescent lamps are conveyed into an inspection station (10) which has stop means (11, 12) for defining an inspection plane (13) against which the lamp body (1) respectively to be examined bears. A camera (21) is directed onto the symbol imprint of the lamp body (1) respectively to be examined. A rotating device (15, 16) in the inspection station (10) is started up in order to rotate the lamp body (1) respectively to be examined. The camera (21) outputs pixel signals to an image processing system (30), which obtains image data from the pixel signals. The image processing system (30) contains image memories with data for recorded symbols, and an image-comparing device which correlates the image data with the recorded symbol data. The respectively examined fluorescent lamp is conveyed out of the inspection station (10) and directed into one of a plurality of sorting paths via a switching system (25).
Patent CA-2350164-C (CA)
Title: Leash pouch
Inventor: STARRATT ANTOINETTE M
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2001-06-08
Granted: 2007-07-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a leash pouch for storing disposable bags and for temporarily storing animal waste comprising a first pocket having an opening, a second pocket having an opening, the second pocket having a device for at least partially restricting its opening whereby at least one disposable plastic bag can be stored in the second pocket. The first pocket also has a device for selectively closing its opening, the first pocket being adapted to temporarily store a plastic bag having animal waste therein.  The pouch has an upper fastener device for detachable securement to a handle portion of a leash for the animal and has a lower device for slidable connection with a linear portion of the leash.
Patent CA-2351546-C (CA)
Inventor: SENEOR DAVID
IPC: B65D90/505
Filed: 2000-06-15
Granted: 2007-09-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to an underground reservoir for storing liquid products comprising an inner or main reservoir made from a material having known strength characteristics, such a s a carbon steel typically used in the industry, and an outer or secondary reservoir comprising a coating, said coating comprising a n iinner layer made from an impervious paper and an outer polyurethane-based layer. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing said reservoir.
Patent CA-2352701-C (CA)
Inventor: PATRICK ELLIS W III
IPC: F21V17/02
Filed: 2001-06-19
Granted: 2005-10-18
Abstract: An adjustable light fixture includes a housing, a reflector assembly, and an adjustment mechanism. The housing has an external surface and an interior compartment.  The reflector assembly is positioned within the interior compartment of the housing. The adjustment mechanism is adjustable from the external surface of the housing to cause movement of the reflector relative to the housing.
Patent CA-2358827-C (CA)
Inventor: BALZER RAYMOND J
IPC: B60C23/20
Filed: 2000-02-08
Granted: 2006-04-11
Abstract: Cette invention se rapporte à un appareil (A) de surveillance de pneu et à un pneu (10) de véhicule ainsi surveillé en continu. A cet effet, un module (E) qui surveille le comportement du pneu est fixé à une nappe (30) du pneu sur la surface intérieure (18) du pneu. Ce module comporte des composants électriques servant à surveiller le comportement du pneu, en recueillant, mémorisant et/ou lisant des informations relatives au pneu. Une unité de fixation (G) est utilisée pour fixer ce module à une nappe du pneu, pour que le module soit retenu à l'intérieur de la cavité du pneu. Ce module est monté de façon à être isolé des charges subies par le pneu, pour que la durabilité du système de surveillance soit améliorée. L'unité de fixation comporte des premières parties (20) portées par la nappe du pneu et des secondes parties (22) incorporées dans le module. Les premières et les secondes parties de l'unité de fixation coopèrent pour retenir le module sur la nappe du pneu. Le module comporte une ouverture de retenue (24) comportant des arrêtes (26) destinées à recevoir un dispositif de fixation (40) ayant des éléments d'indexage (46) et de maintien à distance de sécu  rité. L'unité de fixation de cet appareil de surveillance de pneu est conçue pour qu'on puisse retirer le module du pneu, en vue d'une inspection, d'une réparation ou d'une mise à jour.
Patent CA-2364927-C (CA)
Title: Trunnion mountable fixture
Inventor: KILIBARDA VELIBOR
IPC: B23Q7/14
Filed: 2001-12-12
Granted: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A rotatable frame mounted on a base with trunnions. The frame can support a workpiece on more than one surface and can have workpiece engaging devices such as clamps, locating pins or nesting fixtures on both sides. The engaging devices can be different on different sides of the frame. The frame can be rotated by an electric motor, a pneumatic motor or a hydraulic motor. The frame can be expandable to accommodate frames of different sizes. The workstation can have a plurality of trunnion mounted fixtures positioned next to each other and a robot moveable between the fixtures. The frames can be replaced with a lifting device moving along an overhead rail. The frame includes an aperture positioned along the rotational axis of the frame for communicating power from an external power source to workpiece engaging devices.
Patent CA-2364974-C (CA)
Title: Automatic conversion of telephone number to internet protocol address
Inventor: BRAND JOEL
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2000-02-25
Granted: 2005-01-04
Abstract: A conversion system and method allows a calling party to transmit a message to a telephone belonging to a recipient party wherein the message is transmitted via an Internet Protocol network.      This conversion system and method preferably utilizes an Internet Protocol gateway.      The Internet Protocol gateway preferably includes a controller and a database.      In use, a telephone number of the recipient party is preferably transmitted to the Internet Protocol gateway from the calling party. Then, the controller preferably directs this telephone number to the database. The database preferably matches the telephone number of the recipient party to an Internet Protocol address which corresponds with the telephone number and returns this corresponding Internet Protocol address to the controller. Finally, the Internet Protocol gateway responds to the conversion system and method by returning the Internet Protocol address. This conversion system and method then contacts an appropriate server associated with the Internet Protocol address and transmits the message over the Internet Protocol network. The message is then transmitted from the appropraite server to the telephone number of the recipient party. Once the message is transmitted to the telephone number of the recipient party, a communication link is established between the calling party and the recipient party via the Internet Protocol network. This communication link allows both the calling party and the recipient party to communicate with each other. Further, the Internet Protocol gateway has the messaging capabilities of an Intelligent Network service such as signalling system no. 7 protocol.
Patent CA-2365552-C (CA)
Title: Multiple battery charge equalizer
Inventor: JABAJI ISSAM
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2001-12-18
Granted: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A charge equalizer for a string (16) of series-connected batteries (18) includes a shunt path (20) for each of the batteries (18). The equalizer measures the voltage of each of the batteries (18) of the string (16) and then closes a switch (22) in the shunt path (20) associated with the highest voltage battery (18) for a predetermined time. Then the switches (22) of all of the shunt paths (20) are opened and the cycle repeats. In this way, charging is equalized in the batteries (18) of the string (16), regardless of whether or not any of the batteries (18) of the string (16) is in an over charged condition.
Patent CA-2368886-C (CA)
Inventor: BILEK GREG A
IPC: A47L9/12
Filed: 2002-01-22
Granted: 2005-12-27
Abstract: A suction nozzle for a floor care appliance such as an upright vacuum cleaner having at least a first channel located above an agitator to carry air and dirt to a suction passageway. The cleaner has several embodiments, one of which has a single channel and a single agitator. Another embodiment has front and rear suction ducts, a channel, and a single agitator. Yet another embodiment has the single channel and dual agitators. Still yet another embodiment has front and rear suction ducts and dual agitators. Further yet still, another embodiment has front and rear suction ducts, a channel, and dual agitators. Several embodiments of an agitator drive assembly are provided using various means to provide rotary power to the agitator(s).
Patent CA-2370574-C (CA)
Title: Segmental retaining wall system
Inventor: RAINEY THOMAS L
IPC: E04C1/00
Filed: 2000-01-27
Granted: 2007-05-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a wall block for use in a segmental retaining wall system (10). The wall block (12) comprises an interior face (26) for forming an interior surface of a segmental retaining wall, an exterior face (24) for forming an exterior surface of the segmental retaining wall, first and second sides (32) that extend from the exterior face to the interior face, and a top surface (28) and a bottom surface (30). Further provided in the wall block is a channel (16) defined by a front wall (36), a rear wall (38), and an arcuate bottom surface (40). The channel extends across one of the faces and surfaces.
Patent CA-2373715-C (CA)
Title: Method and system for fusing a spinal region
Inventor: HELM GREGORY A
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2000-05-08
Granted: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A method and system for fusing a region in the spine involve the use of at least one guide tube (l0a) to pass instruments and substances into the spinal region in a minimally invasive manner. In the preferred practice of the method, a guide tube is anchored to a vertebra and the guide tube is moved to thereby position the vertebra. A steerable drilling tool (20a) is passed through the guide tube and steered into position to abrade at least a portion of an intervertebral disc, thereby creating a cavity in the disc. A flowing substance is passed into the cavity and permitted to solidify to establish fusion in the cavity. Optionally, an uninflated balloon (40) is inserted into the cavity and the balloon is filled with the flowing substance to contain the flowing substance.
Patent CA-2375270-C (CA)
Inventor: DEDDEN GERRIT
IPC: G01S7/292
Filed: 2000-06-07
Granted: 2009-05-26
Abstract: Radar apparatus provided with a transmitter for the periodic transmission of mutually disjunct groups of N radar transmitter pulses and provided with a receiver for the receipt of echo signals of the groups of radar transmitter pulses. The radar apparatus moreover comprises a video processor for processing echoes in a listening time observed between two groups of radar transmitter pulses. By choosing a suitable staggering of the pulses in a group, the target range and velocity may be unambiguously determined.
Patent CA-2378825-C (CA)
Title: Production method for porous metal body
Inventor: NAKAJIMA HIDEO
IPC: B22D11/00
Filed: 2000-07-10
Granted: 2009-09-15
Abstract: This invention provides a process for producing a metal body, comprising (1) a step of maintaining under reduced pressure a metal material within a temperature range of room temperature to a temperature lower than a melting point of the metal in a sealed vessel to thereby degas the metal material, (2) a step of melting the metal material under pressurization by introducing a gas into the sealed container to thereby dissolve the gas into the molten metal, and (3) a step of cooling and solidifying the molten metal while controlling a gas pressure and a molten metal temperature in the sealed vessel to thereby form a porous metal body.
Patent CA-2382882-C (CA)
Title: Transaction card
Inventor: WEBB LISA
IPC: G06K/
Filed: 2000-09-05
Granted: 2007-04-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an opaque, transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM  or card assembly line.
Patent CA-2385903-C (CA)
Title: Wavefront sensor having multi-power beam modes, independent adjustment camera, and accommodation range measurement
Inventor: YOUSSEFI GERHARD
IPC: A61B3/103
Filed: 2000-10-20
Granted: 2006-09-12
Abstract: An improved wavefront sensor (300) is provided that enhances the initial focus and precision of imaged spots used to determine the monochromatic wave aberrations of the eye. The wavefront sensor includes an adjustment camera (323) that is independent of a lenslet camera (312). A laser (306) in a lower power mode is projected onto the retina of the eye and is brought into more precise or sharp locus by a control system employing data from the adjustment camera, which aids in focusing the imaged spots. "Trombone"-type optics (314) are used to adjust the focus of the light projected onto the retina and the imaged spots onto a sensor. The laser (306) has a higher power mode used when acquiring data of the imaged spots from the sensor.
Patent CA-2390312-C (CA)
Inventor: BERLIN KURT
IPC: C12Q1/6827
Filed: 2000-11-24
Granted: 2011-05-31
Abstract: L'invention concerne un réseau oligomère comportant des oligomères de PNA (acides nucléiques peptidiques) et/ou d'ADN sur une surface, contenant des oligomères composés de 6 à 20 monomères ou bases nucléiques comportant au moins une séquence de formule générale DDGCDD, DDTGDD, HHCGHH, ou HHCAHH, H étant une des bases adénine (A), cytosine (C) ou thymine (T), D étant une des bases adénine (A), guanine (G) ou thymine (T), et la position des oligomères sur la surface étant corrélée avec la séquence des oligomères. Les réseaux oligomères selon l'invention sont utilisés pour la détection de méthylations de cytosine dans l'ADN génomique.
Patent CA-2393881-C (CA)
Inventor: ORDING BAS
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2000-12-18
Granted: 2008-12-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manipulating a window within a graphical user interface (GUI) of an operating system in a manner that provides a transitional effect between window states, which is pleasing to the user. This transitional effect includes changing the shape of a window while scaling and moving the window between two different sizes and positions. In one embodiment of the present invention, the transitional effect may be employed as a window is minimized into an icon, or restored from an icon. In another embodiment of the present invention, the transitional effect is employed as a window is minimized within its title bar, or restored therefrom.  The transitional effect may achieve scaling by a variety of filtering techniques including pixel averaging and pixel removal.
Patent CA-2397582-C (CA)
Inventor: PAUL RAJ
IPC: E03D9/08
Filed: 2001-01-22
Granted: 2010-04-06
Abstract: A water jet personal hygiene fixture for installation on a toilet bowl, comprising hot and cold water control valves to produce warm water from existing pipes in a bathroom, a pivotally-mounted nozzle to produce a water jet, control handles to actuate the nozzle in a vertical arc and to control water pressure and flow, and water shut-off valves. A base plate allows installation of the fixture on the toilet bowl in a space between the toilet bowl rim and the toilet seat, the seat having a cut-out to accommodate vertical travel of the nozzle. A novel handtowel glove is formed from a planar sheet of absorbent material into a tubular shape with a closed end as an aid for dab drying the user and the toilet seat area after the use of the fixture.
Patent CA-2406564-C (CA)
Inventor: CAHEN ANTOINE
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2001-04-13
Granted: 2008-11-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for extracting a substance for the preparation of a drink from a cartridge, comprising: a frame with a base (16), a vertical part (17) on the said base and a horizontal part (18) situated at a certain distance from the base;  a moveable drawer (19) able to slide over the horizontal part of the frame (18) in order to move the cartridge (33) from its insertion position to a drink-preparing position over a system of elements (21) for the discharge of the said drink on the said horizontal part (18); and a cartridge extraction system (24) situated over the system of drink discharge elements (21) and able to move towards the said system of elements (21) to trap and extract the cartridge (33).
Patent CA-2406758-C (CA)
Inventor: BEAULNE MICHAEL A
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2002-10-03
Granted: 2010-12-14
Abstract: Dispositif de ravitaillement pour transférer du carburant d'un pistolet au réservoir de carburant d'un véhicule automobile. Le dispositif de ravitaillement comprend un goulot de remplissage partant du réservoir de carburant. Le goulot de remplissage comporte une extrémité de réservoir adjacente au réservoir de carburant et une extrémité distale. Un logement est fixé à l'extrémité distale du goulot de remplissage. Le logement définit une ouverture pour la réception du pistolet. Un portillon fixé au logement de manière à bloquer l'accès au goulot de remplissage par le logement et à le dégager pour laisser passer le pistolet, qui transférera le carburant dans le réservoir par le goulot de remplissage. Un mécanisme amortisseur est contiguë au portillon. Le mécanisme amortisseur amortit le mouvement du portillon lorsque celui-ci passe de la position ouverte à la position fermée après le retrait du pistolet. Par conséquent, l'excès de carburant présent dans le logement après le retrait du pistolet peut s'écouler dans le goulot de remplissage avant que le portillon ne se referme.
Patent CA-2411442-C (CA)
Title: Substrate-guided optical beam expander
Inventor: AMITAI YAAKOV
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2001-05-16
Granted: 2010-07-13
Abstract: The invention provides an optical device, including a light-transmitting substrate, optical means for coupling light into the substrate by total internal reflection, and a plurality of partially reflecting surfaces carried by the substrate, characterized in that the partially reflecting surfaces are parallel to each other and are not parallel to any of the edges of the substrate.
Patent CA-2417756-C (CA)
Inventor: FORONI IDA
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2001-07-30
Granted: 2005-11-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un cercueil de papier comprenant un nombre prédéterminé d'éléments laminaires (2) raccordés ensemble de manière souple et définissant, en coopération mutuelle, une structure de compartiment (3) destinée à contenir un corps et comportant au moins une paroi inférieure, une pluralité de parois latérales et au moins une partie de couvercle. Ce cercueil comprend également un nombre prédéterminé de dispositif d'assemblage (4) dont chacun est fonctionnellement actif sur au moins deux éléments laminaires (2) de façon à les maintenir dans une position mutuellement rapprochée dans des conditions de fonctionnement. L'un au moins des dispositifs d'assemblage (4) comprend au moins un élément de fixation principal (5) raccordé fixe à un premier élément laminaire (2a) et destiné à recevoir, par couplage, au moins un second élément laminaire (2b). Le dispositif d'assemblage (4) comprend en outre un élément de fixation complémentaire (6) fonctionnellement actif sur le second élément laminaire (2b) dans des conditions de fonctionnement, ledit élément de fixation complémentaire (6) étant destiné à entrer au moins partiellement en prise avec l'élément de fixation principal (5).