baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2216883-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for recognizing a nonuniformly sampled pattern
Inventor: WASHIZAWA TERUYOSHI
IPC: G06V10/147
Filed: 1997-09-29
Abstract: In a pattern recognition apparatus, light from an original on which a pattern to be recognized is depicted is focused by an optical system. The focused image is sampled by a two-dimensional array sensor. The pattern depicted on the original is recognized based on a multiresolution partial image obtained by the sampling. A moving device moves the optical axis of the optical system relative to the original in response to a control signal based on the result of the recognition.
Patent CA-2217395-A1 (CA)
Title: Anchoring device for posterior vertebral osteosynthesis
Inventor: LOUIS CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 1997-01-17
Abstract: Osteosynthesis implants for use in the backbone of the human or animal skeleton are disclosed. The anchoring device for posterior vertebral osteosynthesis comprises at least four fixation points each consisting of a hook (4, 5, 6, 7). The hooks are arranged in opposed pairs along perpendicular axes XX' and ZZ', and each pair of hooks forms a gripping assembly, of which one is a lateral or isthmian assembly along axis XX' while the other is an axial or laminar assembly along axis ZZ'.
Patent CA-2219303-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for formation of multi-layer coating film
Inventor: KUME MASAFUMI
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 1996-04-25
Abstract: A method of multilayer coating, comprising the steps of applying a cationic electrodeposition paint to a metallic object, heating and curing the paint, applying a first color base coat for covering the metallic surface, applying a second color base coat having transparency on the first coat before it is substantially cured, heating and curing both of the first and second color base coats, applying then a clear paint, and heating and curing it. According to this method, it is possible to form a multilayer paint coat that shows improvement in appearance, design, decorativeness, corrosion proofness, weatherability, chipping resistance and other physical properties.
Patent CA-2222339-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COMINO VITTORIO
IPC: H03F1/30
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: Temperature and technology-independent self-calibrating monolithic logarithmic amplifier systems that use integrated cascades of current-summing orvoltage-summing differential-limiter gain stages are disclosed. Each stage is trimmed and stabilized by a respective bias replicator cell and a current mirror cell. The bias replicator provides a bias current control signal in response to a change in a given difference between bias currents in a differential pair of amplifiers controlled by a predetermined differential calibration voltage. The differential pair is identical to a differential pair in the limiter amplifier. The differential calibration voltage Elin is well-within the linear portion of the amplifier's transfer curve during operation, so that the proportional relation between Ek and Elin, which is the same as that between the given difference between currents and the correct bias current value IB, remains constant throughout. The bias replicator signal then varies the input bias current of the limiter amplifier to correct for temperature-related and technology-related bias-current errors. The current mirror uses an op amp connected to a calibration voltage equal to the correct limit voltage of the amplifier to detect a change from that voltage across a variable calibration resistance. The current mirror provides a signal to that variable calibration resistance to cancel that change, and to matching variable load resistances in the gain cell to correct for temperature-related and technology-related load-resistance errors.
Patent CA-2222714-A1 (CA)
Title: Produit a base d'une emulsion formulee et procede
Inventor: SAYLOCK MICHAEL J
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 1996-07-12
Abstract: On décrit un procédé de production d'un produit, à base d'une émulsion formulée, qui présente une apparence de viande. On émulsifie une source de protéines et on ajoute ensuite un agent alcalin afin d'élever le pH de l'émulsion au-dessus d'environ 8. On traite rapidement cette émulsion dans un broyeur idoine, afin de provoquer, dans l'émulsion chauffée, une coagulation au moins partielle des protéines. On laisse ensuite l'émulsion chauffée se coaguler et former des striations, après quoi on la découpe en morceaux. Le produit à base de l'émulsion composée contient environ 45 à 85 % en poids d'eau et il présente une texture de type pâte à mâcher, ainsi qu'une apparence striée.
Patent CA-2224368-A1 (CA)
Title: Control programming arrangement
Inventor: HEREDIA LEON M
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for generating, administering, extracting and recovering sterilant gas for sterilizing and/or decontaminating enclosed spaces such as, for example, interior spaces of microbial isolators, and also to components associated with such apparatus and methods. Specifically contemplated herein, inter alia, is an arrangement and a method for automatically, and in a selected one of a predetermined and a predeterminable sequence, carrying out at least two of the steps of: providing decontaminant gas; initiating the administration of decontaminant gas into a target volume; and extracting gas from the target volume determining the concentration of a given component of fluid or gas, including an arrangement, responsive to an arrangement for sensing the intensity of radiation emitted by an emitter, for providing a correcting feedback to the emitter. This arrangement and method may conceivably be utilized in contexts other than contexts of apparatus and methods for generating, administering, extracting and recovering sterilant gas for sterilizing and/or decontaminating enclosed spaces.
Patent CA-2224981-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLACKBURN RAYMOND
IPC: B60J1/12
Filed: 1998-01-23
Abstract: A window construction for vehicles such as motor coaches is disclosed which includes a window panel that overlaps on the exterior of the vehicle body at least one of the edge portions defining the window opening. In particular, the window includes a window panel which is mounted to the vehicle body and on the exterior thereof at least partly covers the edges of the vehicle body which define the window opening, especially the window jams. Mounting the window panel flush with an exterior surface of the vehicle body facilitates insulation and sealing of the window and allows placement of draft seals between the exterior surface of the vehicle body and the panel so that they do not protrude into the window opening.The hardware used to fasten the window panel to the vehicle body is affixed to the panel in a marginal portion which extends beyond the window opening so that the hardware does not protrude substantially into the window opening and into the field of view. The window panel includes a central portion for substantially covering the window opening and a marginal portion integral with and extending outwardly from the central portion for covering at least one of the edge portions defining the window opening, preferably at least one of the window jams. When the vehicle includes two or mare adjacent windows separated by a post, generally the respective window jams, the marginal portions of the window panels for the adjacent openings cooperatively cover an outside surface of the post. With this construction, the panels provide a smooth substantially continuous outer surfaceuninterrupted by window jams or posts. This not only provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance from the outside of the vehicle, but also facilitates cleaning of the vehicle and reduces wind noise.
Patent CA-2225286-A1 (CA)
Title: A composition comprising an active agent dissolved in a glass-forming carrier and a process for the preparation thereof
Inventor: LINDAHL AKE
IPC: A61K31/405
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: A biologically active composition comprising a solution of an active agent dissolved in a glass-forming carrier, which carrier comprises a glass-forming substance (A) containing a plasticizer (B), the amount of plasticizer preferably being selected so that the composition has a non-solid consistency. The composition can be prepared by dissolving the active agent in a melted mixture of the glass-forming substance and the plasticizer at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of said active agent. Use of the glass-forming carrier for dissolving a biologically active agent.
Patent CA-2225331-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated teller deposit balancing system
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID B
IPC: G07F19/00
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automated teller deposit balancing system. Deposits made by bank customers at an automated teller machine are processed at a deposit processing center wherein the deposit envelopes are opened and the contents removed. A data entry system at the deposit processing center is used to process the information from the contents of the envelopes. This information is entered into a deposit processing center log having a record of each deposit processed. This log includes: 1) an automated teller identification number indicating a specific ATM accepting the deposit, 2) a deposit total amount for each deposit made at the ATM, and 3) processing order indicator that indicates the relative sequence of the deposit envelope within the deposit envelopes processed at the processing center. The bank downloads an ATM transaction log from the ATM network containing records for each deposit made at the automated teller machine This log includes: 1) an ATM identification number, 2) a transaction sequence number for each deposit made at the ATM, 3) a bank customer account number for each deposit made at the ATM, and 4) a deposit total amount for each deposit made at the ATM, and 5) deposit date and time. A comparison system is used to match records within the deposit processing log to records within the ATM transaction log. The comparison system matches any records from the logs that include an identical and unique deposit amount, then matches any remaining records from the logs that have not been previously matched and have a processing order indicator that indicates an identical relative sequence of a deposit envelope between two previously matched records in the transaction log file. The ATM deposit processing system can also use the account number read from deposit slips included in the envelope to find the correct transaction log record for the deposit.
Patent CA-2227255-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERKINS HENRY III
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1996-07-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for automatically setting the time in a peripheral device (170) in a television system (10). In the preferred embodiment, a datastream (300) with packets of data (310-313) is broadcast to the peripheral device (170). A time value (400) within the received datastream (300) is used to set the time within the peripheral device (170). The data within the received datastream (300) also contains a cyclic redundancy check (410) which is used to determine when an error is present in the received data packet (310). The time is set in the peripheral device (170) only when the cyclic redundancy check has found no errors in the data packet (310). When needed, additional values within the received packet (310) can later be used to correct the time which has been set in the peripheral device (170).
Patent CA-2227923-A1 (CA)
Title: Toothbrush
Inventor: KR MER HANS
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 1996-08-22
Abstract: A toothbrush in which the head comprises a base region adjoining the handle, and a tip region, the tip region being flexibly and resiliently linked at the link region to the base region in a manner which enables the tip region to fold or pivot resiliently relative to the base region during toothbrushing.
Patent CA-2230577-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple pager status synchronization system and method
Inventor: DELUCA JOAN S
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1996-08-12
Abstract: Status changes made on first pager (130 and 530) are wirelessly communicated to an infrastructure (110 and 510) which communicates the status changes to other pagers (150 and 550) so that the other pagers make corresponding status changes. Thus, a user's status changes made on one pager are automatically made on the user's other pagers. Status changes include changes to received messages, alarm times, alert thresholds, and key word alerts. This allows a user to own several of the pagers (150 and 550) and switch between their use without having to adjust the status of each owned pager.
Patent CA-2230844-A1 (CA)
Title: Upstream occlusion detection system
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD ROBERT D
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: A pumping segment of a fluid line alternately in fluid communication with the upstream and downstream portions of the fluid line connects a fluid supply to a fluid receiver. A pressure sensor located downstream of the segment monitors the pressure during the segment's communication with the upstream and downstream ends. The pressure difference is used to establish a pressure threshold against which the average pressure is compared to determine if an upstream occlusion exists.  Should the average pressure fall within a cautionary zone, the pump is reversed to examine the pressure difference once again. Based on the pressure difference during thre reversal, a pressure threshold line may be adjusted thereby adapting to fluid administration conditions.
Patent CA-2232153-A1 (CA)
Title: Submarine propulsion control system
Inventor: ADAMS RICHARD
IPC: B63G8/14
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: An underwater vehicle (1) having a negative buoyancy comprises thrust units (4, 5) by which it can hover. Slow speed manoeuvrability while hovering is achieved by moving the position of a mass (9) fore and aft and/or side to side such as to cause the vehicle to pitch or roll and thereby vector the otherwise vertical thrust such that the vehicle is propelled in the direction in which the mass has moved.
Patent CA-2233992-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorbent material having improved absorbent permeability and methods for making the same
Inventor: REZAI EBRAHIM
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1996-10-01
Abstract: An absorbent material having substantially improved liquid permeability such that it is not subject to gel blocking while maintaining preferred absorbent capacity. The absorbent material comprises (a) a plurality of absorbent gelling particles comprising a water-insoluble, absorbent, hydrogel-forming polymer; and (b) a polycationic polymer covalently bonded to the absorbent gelling particles; wherein the absorbent material has a Saline Flow Conductivity, greater than (500-11.5 . GV)(10-7)cm3sec/g, wherein GV is the gel volume of the absorbent material.
Patent CA-2237499-A1 (CA)
Title: Selected overtone resonator with channels
Inventor: WOLD CYLE E
IPC: H03H9/19
Filed: 1998-05-13
Abstract: A resonator having piezoelectric properties is tuned to respond at a specific overtone of its parallel plate resonant frequency. A channel is etched in a blank to confine the oscillations to a predefined area thereby maximizing a predetermined overtone. The position and dimension of the channel are selected to confine the oscillation to a radius that maximizes the response at a desired frequency. The desired frequency is a predetermined overtone of the fundamental frequency. The channel limits the area of oscillation of the blank. The channel may be formed using grooves or slots. The slots are arranged to form a ring. The channel may be positioned inside or outside an electrode.
Patent CA-2239279-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOTANI NAOYA
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 1998-06-01
Abstract: Dispositif générateur d'images comprenant une mémoire tampon à multiples plans, capable d'enregistrer des valeurs R, G, B, A et Z en tant que pixels, et processeur de mémoire tampon multiplan. Le processeur enregistre en séquence dans ladite mémoire, à partir de la distance la plus rapprochée d'un point d'observation, un certain nombre de données de défocalisation, lesquelles sont des données de modèle objet ayant au moins subi une conversion de coordonnées, un traitement de surface cachée et un traitement de défocalisation, et il affecte des valeurs R, G, B, A et Z à chaque pixel, ces données de modèle objet étant tirées d'un objet dont les relations de position doivent être représentées à partir d'un point d'observation au moyen de la profondeur de champ, qui correspond à la distance de focalisation efficace de l'objet.
Patent CA-2239418-A1 (CA)
Title: Screening natural samples for new therapeutic compounds using capillary electrophoresis
Inventor: HUGHES DALLAS E
IPC: G01N33/537
Filed: 1996-12-10
Abstract: A method in which natural sample components are simultaneously fractionated and screened for compounds that bind tightly to specific molecules of interest is disclosed. Such newly isolated ligands are good candidates for potential therapeutic or diagnostic compounds. The natural sample is first combined with a potential target molecule and then subjected to capillary eiectrophoresis (CE). Charged (or even neutral) compounds present in the natural sample that bind to the added target molecule can alter its normal migration time upon CE, by changing its charge-to-mass ratio, or will cause a variation in peak shape or area. Complex formation can lie detected by simply monitoring the migration of the target molecule during electrophoresis. Any new ligands that bind to the target molecule wilt be good candidates for therapeutic or diagnostic compounds. Interfering, weak-binding ligands commonly present in crude extracts are not detected. Small, neutral ligands, as well as charged ligands, can be identified in competitive binding experiments with known, charged competitor molecules.
Patent CA-2240268-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACKENZIE DEBORAH M
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1998-06-10
Abstract: A breast pump assembly is formed in part by a breast receptacle housing having a breast-receiving first end portion configured to simulate the sucking action of a nursing baby's mouth. The breast-receiving portion integrally connects to a central portion of cylindrical cross-section, which in turn integrally connects to a milk-collection second end portion. The first end portion has a conical angle of approximately 75°, and the central portion is arcuately configured such that in use the second end portion extends generally downward when the first end portion is positioned on the breast. The second end portion is adapted to receive a milk-collection container. A flexible insert formed from a material such as latex is positionable in the breast receptacle housing so as to snugly fit within the first end portion and an abutting part of the central portion. Two diametrically-opposite regions of the flexible insert in the central portion adjacent the first end portion are formed to have a reduced thickness and configured to be cyclically inflatable to simulate the sucking action of a nursing baby's mouth. An air suction means creates reduced pressure inside the breast receptacle housing during use of the pump assembly so as to assist with drawing the nipple forward and drawing milk into the milk-collection container.
Patent CA-2243198-A1 (CA)
Title: Silicone-based impression material
Inventor: WANEK ERICH
IPC: A61K6/90
Filed: 1998-07-14
Abstract: Monophase silicone impression compositions are provided which crosslinks by an addition reaction. The compositions may include: (a) organopolysiloxanes with at least two unsaturated groups in the molecule, (b) organohydrogenpolysiloxanes with at least 2 SiH groups in the molecule, (c) if appropriate organopolysiloxane without reactive groups, (d) platinum catalyst, (e) hydrophilizing agent, (f) diatomaceous earth, (g) filler, and (h) if appropriate further customary additives, auxiliaries and dyestuffs, the amount of component (f) being 8 to 25 wt.%, based on the total weight of the cured composition, and the composition having a Shore hardness A, to be determined in accordance with DIN 53505, of less than 45 - measured after 30 minutes, and a viscosity to be determined in accordance with ISO 4823, of 31 to 39 mm. The impression composition is suitable for the production of provisional bridges and crowns.
Patent CA-2245017-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOX JOSHUA L
IPC: G09F7/12
Filed: 1998-08-13
Abstract: A labeling system for pathology reports which is useful to adhere the prepared report directly to the patient's chart without the need for transcription. The system of the invention incorporates means for case of recognition of problem diagnosis, graphics of the biopsy anatomical site which includes colonization that allows easy identification of diagnosis and the area to be treated. The system of the invention also provides for an indication of recommended follow-up treatment, non-treatment or close follow-up as may be appropriate. This system includes an overlay system and a system to follow suspicious lesions with or wthout their physical relationship to previously biopsied sites..
Patent CA-2246916-A1 (CA)
Title: Urine-receiving pad for men
Inventor: WADA ICHIRO
IPC: A61F5/453
Filed: 1998-09-10
Abstract: A urine-receiving pad for men comprising a bag of a laminated sheet comprising an inner sheet, an outer sheet and an absorbent core therebetween, and a pair of elastic members being provided along the opening, is disclosed. By holding and pushing both ends of the elastic members with fingers, the elastic members are buckling-deformed to open the opening.        When a penis is inserted into the opening and then the fingers are released, the penis is suitably pressed by elastic restoration forces of the elastic members, to prevent easy coming out of the penis therefrom. Since the pressing force resulting from the buckling-deformation of the elastic members is so small, too much pressure onto the penis is prevented.        Further, the urine-receiving pad can be attached with only one hand.
Patent CA-2247962-A1 (CA)
Title: Roadway luminaire
Inventor: CATHEY TIMOTHY D
IPC: F21V7/22
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking station (6) securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug (36) which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways (43) in the docking station and luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor press-fit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.
Patent CA-2248776-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERRMANNSEN WULF
IPC: B65H37/00
Filed: 1997-03-03
Abstract: In a drive arrangement for the core (11) of a winding spool for a transfer strip (5) through the core (3) of a supply spool at the side of and radially staggered from the winding spool in the housing (2) of a transfer dispenser or an interchangeable cassette (1) therefor, with a first sprocket (28) driven by the supply spool which engages with a second sprocket (26, 27) driving the winding spool (11), where the partial diameter of the second sprocket (27) is smaller thant that of the first (28) and a slipping clutch (16) is fitted between the core (11) of one of the two spools and the relevant sprocket (27) and there is a radially projecting annular disc (13; 14) between each spool core (3; 11) and its side facing the other spool, the annular discs (13, 14) of the two spool cores (3, 11) partially bear on each other. In addition, the first sprocket (28) has the shape of an internal gearing (28) bonded to the core (3) of the supply spool, inside which lies the second sprocket (27), where the winding spool can rotate with a central annular sleeve (25) on a bearing spindle (15) integral with the housing or cassette. Said annular sleeve (25) has a lateral attachment (26) which bears the external toothing of the second sprocket meshing with the first (28).