baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2751312-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON SARA E
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: An end effector assembly includes opposed jaws moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw includes an electrically conductive surface adapted to conduct electrosurgical energy through tissue disposed between the jaws. A static bipolar cutting portion including at least one electrically conductive cutting element and at least one insulating element having a first configuration is disposed on at least one of the jaws. The static cutting portion is configured to electrically cut tissue disposed between the jaws upon activation of the cutting element and at least one of an opposing sealing surface and an opposing cutting element. A dynamic cutting portion including at least one electrically conductive cutting element and at least one insulating element having a second configuration is disposed on at least one of the jaws. The dynamic cutting portion electrically transects tissue during movement relative to tissue.
Patent CA-2752913-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIPPE CATHERINE
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2010-02-19
Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions for the detection and/or identification of microbes that carry extended spectrum beta-lactamase genes. Specifically, provided herein are oligonucleotides, probes, and kits containing the same, for the detection of bacterial CTX-M sequences. Also provided are methods for the detection and/or amplification of microbes harboring extended spectrum beta-lactamase genes, including CTX-M type extended spectrum beta-lactamase genes.
Patent CA-2753538-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOEBL MARK
IPC: C12P7/10
Filed: 2010-02-25
Abstract: Disclosed herein are materials and methods for creating and/or isolating variants of yeasts especially variants of Saccharomyces cerevisiae that can grow on sugars other than D-glucose in the presence of amounts of 2-deoxy-glucose and or D-glucose that inhibit most strains of yeast from growing on sugars other than D-glucose. Selection media that can be used to isolate such variants include pentose sugars such as D-xylose, L-glutamine and 2-deoxy-glucose. Mutations in the Grr1 and Red genes in some strains also produce variants that can grow on sugars including the pentose D-xylose in the presence of 2-deoxy-glucose.
Patent CA-2754363-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN BERKEL GARY J
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2010-03-04
Abstract: A method and system (20) for formation and withdrawal of a sample from a surface (22) to be analyzed utilizes a collection instrument (24) having a port (37) through which a liquid solution is conducted onto the surface to be analyzed.  The port is positioned adjacent the surface to be analyzed, and the liquid solution is conducted onto the surface through the port so that the liquid solution conducted onto the surface interacts with material comprising the surface. An amount (52) of material is thereafter withdrawn from the surface. Pressure control can be utilized to manipulate the solution balance at the surface to thereby control the withdrawal of the amount of material from the surface.  Furthermore, such pressure control can be coordinated with the movement of the surface relative to the port of the collection instrument within the X-Y plane.
Patent CA-2754995-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite compositions
Inventor: FANG XIAOMEI
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2011-10-13
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a preform. The preform includes (a) a reinforcing fabric layer; and (b) a thermoplastic block copolymer fiber incorporated into the reinforcing fabric layer. The thermoplastic block copolymer includes methylmethacrylate structural units and is substantially soluble in an uncured epoxy resin and substantially insoluble in a corresponding cured epoxy resin. An uncured composite composition, a cured composite, and a method of making the cured composite are also provided.
Patent CA-2755817-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU MATTHEW CHENG-YU
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2010-03-16
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining which ads to present to a user An embodiment of the method comprises identifying one or more ads, at least one of the identified ads associated with a video For each identified ad, a first score is calculated The first score for the identified ad associated with the video is calculated based on one or more metrics representing user interactions associated with viewing the video In one embodiment, the score for the ad associated with the video will be better (e g, higher) the more viewers of the video hosting service interact with the associated video, since such interactions thereby indicate a higher over level of viewer interest in the video The one or more selected ads are transmitted to a device for presenting to the user
Patent CA-2755904-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAIGH FATHI
IPC: B60P5/00
Filed: 2010-03-19
Abstract: A portable weighing apparatus comprises a portable plat-form body. The platform body has a top surface adapted to support a wheel of a vehicle/trailer when the platform body lies on the ground. A weight sensor related to the top surface of the platform body produces a weight signal as a function of a weight of the wheel and vehicle/ trailer on the platform body. A weighing processor outputs a weight value from the weight signal. A load sensor has a trigger portion generally centrally locat-ed in a direction on the top surface of the platform body. The load sensor actuates a measurement from the weight sensor when triggered. A system for weighing a vehicle/trailer and a method for measuring the weight of a wheel and vehicle/trailer are also provided.
Patent CA-2756105-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMS WILLIAM E
IPC: F16M11/22
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: A stackable holder for a potted plant has a top having a central opening and a plurality of legs extending from the top. A plurality of flexible flaps may extend inward from the central opening, and be frangibly joined to each other along a length of the flap. The stackable holder has a plurality of connectors attached to the top and/or the legs, which may connect multiple stackable holders side-by-side in a row. The stackable holder is configured so that it may be stacked upon a second stackable holder, allowing the stackable holders to be tightly packed for storage or shipment. The stackable holder may have a planter body having a base and at least one sidewall extending from the base to form a cavity. The planter body may be attached to the stackable holder or may be removable. The planter body may have a lid.
Patent CA-2758040-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAMES SIMON
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2010-03-25
Abstract: A method of servicing a cemented wellbore in contact with a subterranean formation is provided. A  sealant composition comprising a silica-particle suspension having an average silica-particle size (d50) less than or equal to one micrometer is pumped into voids in or adjacent to a damaged cement sheath, and allowed to react with set cement to form a seal. The cement sheath provides multivalent ions to initiate gelling and setting of the composition, and the suspension pH is between about 5 and about 11.
Patent CA-2759784-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus to prioritize mobile station transmissions in response to network acknowledgment polling
Inventor: HOLE DAVID PHILIP
IPC: H04W28/12
Filed: 2010-04-20
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to prioritize mobile station transmissions in response to network acknowledgment polling are disclosed. An example method in a mobile station (105) disclosed herein comprises receiving a request (206) for acknowledgment information expected to be transmitted with data, and transmitting a control message (214) in response to the request (206) if a previously transmitted data block is associated with a tentative acknowledgment state, the control message including acknowledgment information.
Patent CA-2761693-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PANSEGROUW BESTER JACOBUS
IPC: B60P7/00
Filed: 2010-04-22
Abstract: An inflation device for inflating containers having a body with an air channel therein being in the form of a venturi tube. A first inlet is provided in the body, being in communication with the air channel, to allow compressed air to flow into the air channel. An outlet is provided in the body, being in communication with the air channel, to allow the air to exit the air channel for inflating a container joined to the outlet. A second inlet is provided in the body, being in communication with the first inlet, to allow ambient air to be sucked into the air channel as a result of the compressed air flowing in the air channel and passing through the venturi tube. A self-closing valve is located at the second inlet for closing off the second inlet if the pressure in the air channel is greater than the ambient pressure. The inflation device further has a sensor means being adapted to continuously measure the pressure in a container joined to the body and a manually operable valve for interrupting the supply of compressed air into the air channel.
Patent CA-2763542-A1 (CA)
Title: Refrigerating assembly
Inventor: LACHANCE YVES
IPC: F25D23/08
Filed: 2010-07-02
Abstract: There is provided a refrigerating as-sembly for temporarily storing an item at a first temperature lower than an ambient temperature.  The refrigerating assembly comprises a container for receiving the item and a shell adapted for re-movably receiving the container therein. The con-tainer comprises a sidewall having therein defined a cavity containing an amount of a refrigerant medi-um having a second temperature lower than the am-bient temperature for temporarily maintaining the item received in the container at the first tempera-ture. The shell has an outer surface which is at the ambient temperature and an inner surface which has a layer of thermally insulating material mounted thereon for thermally insulating the shell from the container, thereby maintaining the outer surface at the ambient temperature. There is further provided a method for temporarily storing an item at a first temperature lower than an ambient temperature.
Patent CA-2764362-A1 (CA)
Title: Rdp session monitor/control system and application
Inventor: MORELLI GIOVANNI J
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2012-01-16
Abstract: An RDP Session Monitor/Control System and Application are provided. The administrator can log the user out in order to save an RDP session, save favorite settings, or put the user in a wait state/sleep mode. The user can also be disconnected, so a hard reset of the session by the administrator is not the only option available to restore the RDP host resources. The administrator can set the task list to automatically implement these steps according to desired schedule. The application is a stand alone application on an administrated computer in the network. The application is independent from domain control and session users can be monitored regardless of their domain list content. The application can be securely accessed from a web browser to configure each RDP  session or user. Access to associated tracking, record keeping, and other analytics are also provided.
Patent CA-2766642-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSSIGNOL JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 2010-06-23
Abstract: This invention is directed to methods for treating and preventing influenza infection by inhibiting influenza virus HA maturation processes employing compounds of formula I. It is also directed to combinations for treating and preventing influenza infection comprising compounds of formula I and other agents.
Patent CA-2767942-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of use of vitamin k as energy enhancer in diverse disease states
Inventor: MEHTA DILIP S
IPC: A01N35/00
Filed: 2010-03-12
Abstract: The invention relates to Vitamin K, its derivatives and combinations to increase the energy levels in diverse disease states and life style disorders, which are characterized by low energy level due to inadequate VO2max and pO2 and low availability of ATP molecules. VO2max, peak oxygen uptake, is intimately connected to several diseases and life style disorders such as Metabolically Obese but Normal Weight (MONW), Overweight / Obese, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension, cerebral vascular insufficiency, immune deficient states, cancer, aging- related disorders, reduced cardiopulmonary reserves and muscular fitness in athletics, high altitude climbing and exercise. The invention discloses that innovative blends of components that, in unique combination, synergistically bestow enhancement of VO2max leading to higher energy level, less fatigability and energy adaptations to stressful stimuli in humans and animals. Thus, vitamin K, its derivatives and combinations enhance the energy availability, primarily by the activation of AMP protein kinase (AMPK).
Patent CA-2771243-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus providing universal voltage input for solid state light fixtures
Inventor: CAMPBELL GREGORY
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2010-07-23
Abstract: A method for providing universal voltage input to a solid state lighting fixture (140) supplied by an AC line voltage includes converting an analog voltage signal corresponding to the line voltage to digital values indicating a waveform of the line voltage (S312) and calculating slopes corresponding to rising edges of the waveform using select values of the digital values (S453). A value of the line voltage is determined based on the calculated slopes (S458).
Patent CA-2772341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CUSHNER JEFFREY B
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2010-08-26
Abstract: The present invention provides an adaptor that is suitable for attachment to an endoscopic device for delivery of a secondary gas. The adaptor generally comprises an adaptor body with first and second fluid transport components and can include a gas inlet on one of the fluid transport components suitable for attachment to a secondary gas source. A sealing member can be included to prevent leakage of any fluid (e.g., liquid or gas) that is transported through channels extending through the fluid transport components. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source in an endoscopy procedure.
Patent CA-2772954-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CSIKY LASZLO
IPC: A61B17/94
Filed: 2010-09-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device developed for surgical interventions comprising (i) an inner end (1) guidable/steerable to the operation field, (ii) an outer end (3) operated by the user and (iii) a middle part (2) which connects both ends (1, 3) together. According to the main concept of the present invention, it further comprises force transmission units extending between the outer (3) and the inner (1) ends, and said force transmission units, the outer and the inner ends and the middle part (2) are designed to transfer the movements of the outer end (3) to the inner end (1) in an identical measure, as if the inner end (1) were the straight continuation of the outer end (3).
Patent CA-2773302-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DORAY BERNARD
IPC: H04W24/10
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a cognitive radio (CR) WiFi network which includes a plurality of radio environment aware WiFi terminals, which collect local WiFi interference information and send this information to a CR network management system (NMS).  The CR  NMS includes a database for storing historical records of the interference information obtained from the terminals, and cognitive engines for analyzing the stored historical interference records and determining terminal-specific transmission and reception parameters. In one embodiment the network implements a deterministic NMS-directed networks-wide TDD/TDM  scheduling of WiFi communications for optimal channel re-use and interference avoidance, and a novel terminal synchronization mechanism.
Patent CA-2775997-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GARCIA LARA JORGE
IPC: A61K39/085
Filed: 2010-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to an antigenic polypeptide referred to as DivlB and variants thereof, vaccines comprising said polypeptide and the use of the vaccine in protecting subjects from microbial infection.
Patent CA-2781055-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BAXTER CHESTER O III
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2010-11-17
Abstract: Introducers for introducing a surgical circular stapler into a patient. Various embodiments comprise a hollow flexible sheath that has a distal end and an open proximal end that is sized to receive a stapling head portion of the circular stapler therein. A rigid cap assembly may be attached to the distal end of the hollow flexible sheath The rigid cap assembly may be configured to selectively move between a closed position wherein a distal face of the stapling head is covered and an open position wherein the distal face of the stapling head is exposed. A portion of the rigid cap assembly has a shape that substantially matches a perimetrical shape of a portion of the stapling head to enable the rigid cap assembly to pass proximally over the stapling head when the introducer is withdrawn from the patient.
Patent CA-2787630-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LI HONGTAO
IPC: B23H7/20
Filed: 2011-01-20
Abstract: A machining system (10) is provided and includes a machining tool (11) comprising a spindle (21), one or more elec-trodes (20) configured to perform the electromachinmg, and one or more tool holding elements (12) configure to conductively hold the respective one or more electrodes (20) and be assembled onto the spindle (21) of the machining tool (11). The machining system (10) further comprises one or more adapters (13) and one or more power sources (15) configured to electrically connect to the re-spective one or more adapters (13) and the workpiece (101). The one or more adapters (13) are configured to conductively contact the respective one or more tool holding elements (12). Further, the machining system (10) comprises one or more machining solution sources (16) provided to pass one or more machining solutions be-tween the workpiece (101) and the respective one or more elec-trodes (20). A tool adapter assembly is also presented.
Patent CA-2788964-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAD YGAEL
IPC: A61F2/95
Filed: 2011-01-26
Abstract: In one embodiment, a delivery system for a medical device includes a flexible sheath defining a lumen having a distal end and a flexible shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A retention element and a pushing element, spaced proximally from the retention element, are disposed on the distal portion. The flexible shaft, retention element, and pushing element are disposable within the lumen. The flexible shaft is movable distally through the lumen between a stowed position and a deployed position and is movable proximally through the lumen between the deployed position and a partially deployed position with the retention element proximate to the distal end of the lumen. The retention element is configured to form with the medical device an interference fit with the flexible sheath when the flexible shaft is urged proximally from the retention position to engage the medical device with the flexible sheath.
Patent CA-2789470-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VALDEZ JAIMER
IPC: B64D41/00
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: An auxiliary power unit is operable to provide bleed air to a vehicle system.  A method includes diverting substantially all of the bleed air to an exhaust for a selected time period commencing with startup of the auxiliary power unit.  After the selected time period, at least a portion of the bleed air is diverted to the vehicle system.
Patent CA-2789809-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved exercise roller
Inventor: CASTIGLIONE ANGELO
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 2010-02-15
Abstract: An exercise roller (10) is comprised of at least two sub exercise roller units (12, 14), the sub exercise roller units (12, 14) connected together to form a single exercise roller (10) and separable to be usable as separate exercise rollers.
Patent CA-2789832-A1 (CA)
Title: Safety brake device for moving machine elements
Inventor: CALLIARI UMBERTO
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 2011-01-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety brake device for moving machine elements to prevent injury to the extremities of the operator (13) of a machine if the distance of said operator from the moving machine element (4) is less than a defined safety area (14). The device is characterised by an arrangement for detecting the operator position, in order to permit operation of the machine only if the operator (13) remains within the defined working area, an arrangement for detecting the position of the extremities of the operator within a predefined safety zone, which enables the required work activities to be performed, and a brake device (5), by means of which the moving machine element (4) can be immediately stopped if the extremities of the operator (13) go beyond the safety area (14).
Patent CA-2790554-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAGEDORN J DAVID
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2012-09-21
Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a satellite position determining device, and a near-field communication (NFC) device being switchable between a first NFC mode and a second NFC mode, wherein the second NFC mode provides a lower power consumption by the NFC device compared to the first NFC mode. A controller may also be coupled with the satellite position determining device and the NFC device. The controller may be configured to switch the NFC device from the first NFC mode to the second NFC mode based upon a determination of movement of the mobile wireless communications device at the rate faster than a threshold rate
Patent CA-2793339-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CREWS JAMES B
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: A method for affecting the viscosity of an aqueous fluid gelled with a VES  comprising is disclosed. The method includes providing an aqueous fluid and adding to the aqueous fluid, in any order: at least one VES comprising a non-ionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant or zwitterionic surfactant, or a combination thereof, in an amount sufficient to form a gelled aqueous fluid comprising a plurality of elongated micelles, a glyceride oil comprising a fatty acid, and a plurality of metallic particles to produce a mixture comprising dispersed metallic particles. The method also includes dissolving at least a portion of the metallic particles in the aqueous fluid to provide a compound comprising a metallic base and forming in situ a soap reaction product of the fatty acid with the compound, wherein the soap reaction product is present in an amount effective to increase, decrease, or increase and then decrease a viscosity of the gelled aqueous fluid.
Patent CA-2796956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOXALL RUSSELL
IPC: E01C11/14
Filed: 2011-04-19
Abstract: Novel dowel structures and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, a unitary dowel structure is formed from a plurality of laminates. In certain embodiments, a first dowel laminate may be placed substantially above or below one or more other dowel laminates. At least one laminate may include a first material that is substantially devoid in another laminate. Upon being in communication, the laminates may form a unitary dowel structure having a first end and a second end that are configured to flex in a vertical direction without breaking to transfer stress loads from a concrete slab in communication with the first end of the unitary dowel structure and a concrete slab in communication with the second end of the unitary dowel structure.
Patent CA-2799579-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REN PINGDA
IPC: A61K31/5377
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: Chemical compounds that modulate kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, and chemical compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of diseases and conditions associated with kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, are described herein.