baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2541354-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-bit, dual-mode screwdriver for either manual or powered actuation
Inventor: KIELLAND PETER
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A dual-mode screwdriver has a manual and powered actuation mode achieved by inverting the screwdriver body. The screwdriver has a driveshaft having two ends each adapted for receiving the shank of a screwdriver bit. The body contains a plurality of slots for storing a plurality of screwdriver bits. Magnets are contained in each of the slots for retaining the bits within their respective slots. The outside surface of the body is contoured for hand gripping and torquing. The driveshaft is adapted for coupling to a powered drill.
Patent CA-2541425-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAN PUI-KWONG
IPC: C07H17/04
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: This invention provides compositions, methods and process of producing extracts from Xanthoceras sorbifolia. The extract comprises alkaloids, coumarins, saccharides, proteins, polysaccharides, glycosides, saponins, tannins, acid, flavonoids and others. The composition can be used for anti-cancer, preventing cerebral aging, improving memory, improving cerebral functions and curing enuresis, frequent micturition, urinary incontinence, dementia, weak intelligence and Alzheimer~s disease, autism, brain trauma, Parkinson~s disease and other diseases caused by cerebral dysfunctions, and treating arthritis, rheumatism, poor circulation, arteriosclerosis, Raynaud~s syndrome, angina pectoris, cardiac disorder, coronary heart disease, headache, dizziness, kidney disorder and treating impotence and premature ejaculation.  This invention provides compounds comprise a sugar, terepene, such as Sapogenin, and a side chains at Carbon 21 and 22, such as Angeloyl groups. The compounds of the present have various pharmaceutical and therapeutic applications.
Patent CA-2542870-A1 (CA)
Title: Image-enabled item processing for point of presentment application
Inventor: CHINANDER JEFFREY T
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: A financial transaction processing system for use at a point of presentment includes an input receptive of an image of a physical item at least partially embodying a financial transaction, wherein the image contains a visual record of an amount of monetary value. An image recognition module is adapted to extract the amount of monetary value recorded in the image and recognize the amount using character recognition. A validation module is adapted to determine whether the transaction is valid based on a validation characteristic of an item. A balancing module is adapted to determine whether the transaction is balanced based on the amount of monetary value. An output is adapted to transmit information indicating whether the transaction is at least one of balanced and valid.
Patent CA-2545318-A1 (CA)
Title: Plate-type heat-exchanger
Inventor: RIZZI ENRICO
IPC: B01J8/02
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A plate-shaped heat exchanger (20, 120) for a heat exchange unit (40) of a chemical reactor (60), that advantageously presents a thermal insulation obtained in an unusually simple and reliable manner, has a substantially flattened box-like structure (22), with a substantially parallelepiped, rectangular configuration, defining an internal chamber (24), and comprises an inlet connection (28) and an outlet connection (29) of a heat exchange operating fluid into and from said chamber (24), and a distributor pipe (10, 110) of said operating fluid inside said chamber (24), extended in said structure (22) at a long side (22a) of it, said distributor pipe (10, 110) comprising a first tube (30, 130) and a second tube (32, 132), positioned one inside the other, between said tubes, respectively external tube (30) and internal tube (32, 132), an interspace (30a) being defined in fluid communication, on one side, with said chamber (24) through a plurality of openings (26) provided in the external tube (30, 130) of said distributor pipe (10, 110), and, on the other side, with the internal tube (32, 132) of the same distributor pipe (10, 110), said internal tube (32, 132) being hydraulically connected to said inlet connection (28) for the heat exchange operating fluid.
Patent CA-2546362-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GLASSER JEROME
IPC: B42F5/06
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: Inexpensively manufactured device and system permits the holding, typically for display purposes, of at least one, but preferably multiple items such as a trading cards or photographs in a manner offering an unobstructed view of the items.
Patent CA-2548017-A1 (CA)
Title: Materials and methods for analysis of atp-binding cassette transporter gene expression
Inventor: SHIPMAN ROBERT C
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: The invention provides materials and methods for detecting the expression of ABC transporter genes. The materials include sets of primers and PCR  amplicons. The sets of primers are used to generate PCR amplicons, wherein each PCR amplicon is a unique portion of an ABC transporter gene. The methods of the invention include hybridization assays, such as DNA microarrays. Kits and assays for the detection of ABC transporter gene expression are also provided by the invention. In addition, the use of the materials and methods of the invention in drug screening assays is provided.
Patent CA-2549487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AMORESE MICHELANGELO
IPC: C08L77/00
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a fireproof thermoplastic composition comprising a specific fireproofing system which is based on a phosphinic acid salt and melamine derivatives. The inventive composition is useful, in particular for producing articles used for electric or electronic connections.
Patent CA-2550385-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIELLAND PETER
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: A work station comprising a base, a working platform and a supporting member between the base and the working platform is disclosed and used with a typical office chair having a base comprising a plurality of radially extending arms mounting castors. The work station includes a pair of leg rests adjustably fixed to the supporting member so a user can fully extend and support legs in a comfortable manner. The height of the working platform is adjustable. In one embodiment, the workstation physically combines with the office chair to form a single mobile unit.
Patent CA-2551088-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARSON DUANE E JR
IPC: B02C13/28
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: An anvil that is for use in a rock crusher machine. The anvil presents a body that has an impingement surface, which has a high concentration wear area and a low concentration wear area. The anvil further includes a wear-resistant member.  The high concentration wear area of the body has the wear-resistant member. The high concentration wear area of the body has a greater wear resistance than the low concentration wear area of the body.
Patent CA-2551387-A1 (CA)
Title: Cermet compositions and solid oxide fuel cels comprising the same
Inventor: KURUMCHIN EDHEM KH
IPC: H01M4/86
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: Solid oxide fuel cell wherein said anode comprises a cermet including a metallic portion and an electrolyte ceramic material portion substantially uniformly interdispersed.
Patent CA-2553758-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENKHBAATAR PERENLEI
IPC: A61K38/57
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The invention features methods of treating a subject having a lung disorder such as lung inflammation and injury, by administering antithrombin III  through pulmonary delivery.
Patent CA-2558315-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AVERY N CALEB
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A method and system for the determination of optimal pricing and allocation of securities in an open, competitive environment. The method and system may also be used in developing pre~markets of other items that are difficult to price and allocate in a competitive manner, such as the underwriting/ securitization of contracts for property; future revenue/earning streams from an asset and/or group of assets; underwritten insurance portfolios, intellectual property and other goods and services. The system of price optimization and allocation is accomplished by interactive feedback of information using a display and including competitive participation of individual members of the public (and/or their agents) or institutional buyers over a data network e.g., the Internet, uncovering the nature and identification of demand in a self-organizing fashion. Demand emerges through participants' interaction with the system and with each other, via a graphically-supported, interactive reservation process.
Patent CA-2561730-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WAKAHOI TAKASHI
IPC: A61P1/16
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: An adsorbent for oral administration characterized by comprising active carbon spheres having an average particle diameter of from 50 to 200 µm, a specific surface area determined by the BET method of 700 m2/g or more and a bulk density of less than 0.54 g/mL. Because of having a high adsorbing capacity, this adsorbent can adsorb a large amount of a toxic substance within the retention time thereof in the intestinal tract and shows a remarkable increase in the adsorption amount of a high-molecular weight compound.
Patent CA-2562371-A1 (CA)
Title: Diarylamine derivatives as calcium channel blockers
Inventor: SNUTCH TERRANCE P
IPC: C07D295/185
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: N-diarylaminoalkyl-substituted piperazine/4-aminopiperidine compounds of formula (1) are disclosed, wherein each of A and B is independently a 6-membered aromatic or nonaromatic, carbocyclic or heterocyclic moiety or is an aminoalkyl and wherein one and only one of A and B may be H or alkyl (1-8C) or wherein A and B together form an optionally substituted 6-membered aromatic of nonaromatic, carbocyclic or heterocyclic moiety; R1 is H or alkyl (1-8C), Z is N or CHNR2 wherein R2 is H or alkyl (1-8C), X is straight chain alkylene (1-4C) wherein optionally at least one carbon adjacent to a nitrogen is in the form of C=0; each R3 is an independent substituent; n=0-2; Ar is a six-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; wherein each cyclic moiety included in A or B each Ar moiety in formula (1) may be substituted by one or more substituents. These compounds and salts or conjugated thereof are able to block N-type and T-type calcium channels and are useful for treating conditions mediated by calcium ion channel activity such as chronic pain.
Patent CA-2562586-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARK CHAN J
IPC: F26B25/06
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The body hair and feet drying chair (10) is a seat comprising an upright base (20) having a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion, and a hollow interior. A seat (30) is disposed on top of the base (20). At least one air outlet (34, 36) is defined in the seat (30) in communication with the base's hollow interior. At least one air channel (42, 40) is defined in the bottom portion of the base (20) in communication with the base's hollow interior. A motorized fan contained within the hollow interior of the base (20) draws air into the hollow interior through the air channels (42, 40) and expels air from the hollow interior through the air outlets (34, 36). Air expelled from the air outlets dries genital and posterior areas of a user, while air drawn into the air channels dries the user's feet and toes.
Patent CA-2562962-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing rapamycin 42-esters and fk-506 32-esters with dicarboxylic acid, precursors for rapamycin conjugates and antibodies
Inventor: RUPPEN MARK E
IPC: C12P17/10
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: Methods for the synthesis of regiospecific rapamycin 42-hemiesters and regiospecific FK506 32-esters with dicarboxylic acids is described. The methods involve catalyzing the reaction between a rapamycin or a FK-506 and a dicarboxylic anhydride or a bifunctional activated ester of dicarboxylic acid with a lipase.
Patent CA-2565007-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ERDMANN PETER
IPC: E01H4/02
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rear finisher for smoothing an outer surface, which is attached in the forward direction behind a device for outdoor preparation. and particularly for snow piste preparation. In order to allow a uniform appearance of the piste surface, the rear finisher has a guide device, which is applied so that the material to be prepared is guided in front of the bottom of the rear finisher and subsequently smoothed thereby.  Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for smoothing an outdoor surface, in which the outer surface to be smoothed is smoothed by two different oscillating means guided one after another on the outdoor surface.
Patent CA-2568272-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PANIZZA PAOLO
IPC: A63C11/22
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: The invention is a pole (1) for sporting activities of the type comprising a tubular body (2) provided at one end (2a) with a tip (3) and at the opposite end (2b) with a handgrip (4), wherein the tubular body (2) comprises a tubular element (5) developing mainly in longitudinal direction and having a closed profile in cross section, and at least one shaped element (6; 10) developing mainly in longitudinal direction fitted inside the tubular element (5) and having an open profile in cross section. Between the outer surface (6a; 10a) of the shaped element (6; 10) and the inner surface (5a) of the tubular element (5) opposing each other there is a filling structure (7; 13).
Patent CA-2568317-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIUSOLO SAM
IPC: F25D21/06
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: The invention provides a chamber into which one or more glasses may be inserted. An airflow path is provided from an inlet plenum fluidly communicating with a first face of the chamber and an outlet plenum for air to exit the chamber. A fan is provided to maintain fluid flow from the inlet plenum through the chamber into the outlet plenum and back into the inlet plenum. A  cooling coil (evaporator coil) is located in the airflow path between the inlet and outlet plenums to cool the air as it maintains its recalculating path. A combination of adequate airflow with the use of a appropriately sized and positioned jet(s) and continuing recirculation provides for very rapid chilling at a given air temperature.
Patent CA-2569162-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NARAYANAN PALLASSANA V
IPC: C09D133/06
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: The present invention provides an amphiphilic coating material for applying on at least a portion of one surface of an article. The amphiphilic coating material comprises a copolymer containing one or more alkyl methacrylate or alkyl acrylate co-monomer units; one or more vinyl acetate co-monomer units; and up to 40% mole of polyethylene oxide substituted methacrylate co-monomer units. Optionally, one or more biologically active molecules may be covalently bonded to the polyethylene oxide substituted methacrylate co-monomer units. The present invention also provides an article having the inventive amphiphilic coating thereon.
Patent CA-2570305-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEISER MICHAEL F
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, aspects of soft tissue anchors, adjustable length/tension slings, interconnects between slings and soft tissue anchors, delivery devices and systems for implanting supportive slings, and methods relating to anchoring, adjusting and implanting supportive slings.
Patent CA-2570623-A1 (CA)
Title: Biocompatible membrane formed by a lamination-forming process or a powder electrostatic coating process
Inventor: NISHIMOTO KUNIO
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A biocompatible membrane that can be used in fields, such as dentistry, dental surgery and orthopedic surgery, and has a configuration highly suitable to affected area is provided by a process for producing a biocompatible membrane in which a laminated shaping technique or powder electrostatic coating technique is applied to a biocompatible material. The above laminated shaping technique is, for example, (a) powder shaping by laser, (b) powder sticking laminating, (c) melt deposition, (d) thin sheet laminating, (e) optical molding, etc. The biocompatible membrane is useful as, for example, a tissue regeneration membrane or bone regeneration membrane for use in tissue regeneration treatment for the periodontal tissue, bone tissue, etc.
Patent CA-2570769-A1 (CA)
Title: Twist-type security seal
Inventor: ROBINSON ROBERTO
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: A security seal of the twist- type comprises a housing (11) that contains a revolving stem-like insert (13) having two axially opposed holes (17) positioned in line with guiding holes (19) which extend across the housing wall to receive a locking wire which is wound by turning the revolving stem (13) with a handle (15) solidly fixed to it in a pre-determined direction. The revolving stem has a disc-shaped section with an anti-rotational device that comprises six helical teeth (35) engaging with matching shoulders (37) formed on the respectively matching surfaces of the inner wall of the housing to prevent rotation of the stem in the unwinding direction. Included is a lid (27) to cover the stem-like insert once it is in place in the housing, the lid being attached to the housing by means of a breakable strip (59) and an identification code engraved inside the lid, said identification being at least partially identical to an univocal code identification engraved on the housing. Protuberances (57A, 57B) on each side of the housing are provided through which through holes pass so that they are long enough so as to avoid an element introduced in them applying leveraged up-force on the stem-like insert in an attempt to push it upwards. An anti-removal device comprises a retainer ring (21) formed on the stem engages with a groove (23) formed in the housing (11) when the stem is introduced into the body, the side wall of the housing having a weakened section (29) intended to break if someone tries to remove the lid (67). The housing is see-through and looking through its bottom wall (51) it is possible to see the three last digits of the univocal serial number of the security seal, stamped on a tab (45) fixed to the housing.
Patent CA-2571450-A1 (CA)
Title: Encrypted keyboard
Inventor: CARDOSO DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: G06F21/04
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: A secure input system and method are provided for protecting data transmitted between an input device such as a keyboard and a destination device such as a personal computer (PC). A first secure module is used for intercepting data transmitted by the keyboard to the PC, and the first secure module operates on the data to produce a protected output. A second secure module is used for receiving the protected output from the first secure module and returning the protected output to its original form. The original form of the data may then be forwarded by the second secure module to the PC for use thereby. The system enables a secure communication channel between the keyboard and the PC without requiring additional drivers or software to configure the PC to accept such protected data.
Patent CA-2571476-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-ruggedized cots display packaging for severe environment applications
Inventor: HAVELKA STEVEN E
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A modular display assembly comprising a light emitting or transmitting display panel (1) and a glass panel (9) wherein: the display (1) and glass panel (9) are separated from each other by a frame assembly (5, 7); and the display (1) is coupled to the frame assembly (5, 7) by at least one elastic isolator (15).
Patent CA-2573423-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HODGES ALASTAIR MCINDOE
IPC: G01N27/327
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: A method for determining the concentration of reduced (or oxidised) form of a redox species in an electrochemical cell of the kind comprising a working electrode and a counter electrode spaced from the working electrode by a predetermined distance, said method comprising the steps of: (1) applying an electric difference between the electrodes; (2) selecting the potential of the working electrode such that the rate of electro-oxidation of the reduced form (or electro-reduction of the oxidised form) of the species is diffusion controlled, (3) selecting the spacing between the working electrode and the counter electrode so that reaction products from the counter electrode arrive at the working electrode; (4) determining current as a function of time after application of the potential and prior to achievement of a steady state; (5) estimating the magnitude of the steady state current, and (6) obtaining from the change in current with time and magnitude of the steady state current, a value indicative of the diffusion coefficient and/or of the concentration of the reduced form (or the oxidised form) of the species. Also disclosed is an apparatus for determining the concentration of a redox species in an electrochemical cell comprising: an electrochemical cell having a working electrode and a counter (or counter/reference) electrode, means for applying and electric potential difference between said electrodes, means for measuring the change in current with time, and characterised in that the working electrode is spaced from the counter electrode by less than 500µm.
Patent CA-2574146-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANDSEN TORBEN
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a structural characterization platform that can be used to assess the stability of a polyclonal cell line during production, as well as batch-to-batch consistency of the final polyclonal products. The structural characterization platform is based on genetic analyses as well as protein characterization techniques that alone or in combination provide the necessary information to characterize the polyclonal cell line and final products. The collection of different homologous proteins to be analyzed with the platform techniques if for example a recombinant polyclonal antibody or a mixture of monoclonal antibodies.
Patent CA-2574975-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SWEETING MICHAEL
IPC: G06F3/0487
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: The invention relates to systems (110) and methods that provide a user interface (200) for use with an electronic trading system (110). The interface includes a display (112) that shows a bid price (1130) axis and an ask price (1140) axis, as well as corresponding sizes, and a visual indicator of the inside market. When the inside market changes (270) in response to changing market conditions, the display of the inside market clearly shows a spatial movement of the inside market as well as the representative price(s) (260, 280) associated therewith, thereby rendering the two price axis dynamic axis.  The user interface is easy to use, intuitive as well as customizable, and contains features that facilitate efficient electronic trading and shows trading activity pertaining to the user as well as the market in general.
Patent CA-2575286-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATLEY KERRY
IPC: B62D7/04
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A command steer assembly (15) for an articulated vehicle having a prime mover, and at least one trailer body (1) having a sub-chassis (3) rotatable about a main axis (5), the sub-chassis (3) being supported by a plurality of wheel axles, at least one of the wheel axles being steerage, the command steer assembly including: a steer plate (17) supported for rotation about said main axis and interconnectable by a linkage arrangement (13) to the at least one steerable wheel axle; and a drive arrangement (33) for selectively driving the steer plate for rotation, wherein rotation of the steer plate results in pivotal movement of the at least one steerable wheel axle relative to the sub-chassis.