baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2310445-A1 (CA)
Title: Curing accelerator and resin composition
Inventor: MATSUNAGA SHIGEKI
IPC: C08K5/098
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: One object is to provide a curing accelerator which does not contain a lead soap, but has a curing property comparable to or surpassing that of a curing accelerator which contains a lead soap, and which does not color the coating. Another object is to minimize the amount of the cobalt soap if such is used. The curing accelerator for a resin having an unsaturated fatty acid group in its molecules contains a cobalt soap (A), a manganese soap (B), and an amino alcohol (C).
Patent CA-2310942-A1 (CA)
Title: Variable-length blocked transposed files data management apparatus and method
Inventor: KORI MITSUNORI
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: Conventionally, the entire tile consisting of blocked transposed blocks need to be stored in a storing means as it is and hence the storage capacity cannot be reduced. In the invention, A data conversion method suitable for the properties of each block is selected from among a plurality of data conversion methods stored in advance such as a plurality of compression methods. Blocked transposed blocks are converted by using the respective data conversion methods thus selected, according to the type of data in the transposed block and finally, converted variable-length post-conversion blocks are stored.
Patent CA-2312688-A1 (CA)
Title: Cover with weighted base for protecting objects
Inventor: GANSKI KRZYSZTOF
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2000-06-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a cover for protecting objects from outside interference, such as wind, rain or animals. The cover is self standing, completely enclosing any shape or size of object to be protected and is generally stackable one on top of another. The shape and size of the cover may depend on the shapes and sizes of the objects to be protected. The cover comprises generally a flexible body made of tarpaulin like material or a rigid body made of sheet metal or plastic connected to a weighted base. The base may be formed with a hollow annular bead extending from the lower part of the peripheral edge of the body and filled by weighting materials such as chain or any other flexible ballast means. The cover is also provided with handles for ease of deployment and movement.
Patent CA-2317411-A1 (CA)
Title: Controlled release delivery of peptide or protein
Inventor: WANG YU-CHANG JOHN
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: Compositions and devices for the controlled release delivery of a peptide or protein drug are produced by dispersing a glassy matrix phase comprising the peptide or protein drug and a thermoprotectant in a bioerodable, biocompatible polymer at a temperature that is below the glass transition temperature of the glassy matrix phase and above the melting point of the polymer. The method and composition of the invention may be employed for the local delivery of angiogenic amounts of basic fibroblast growth factor or vascular endothelial growth factor.
Patent CA-2321784-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymer and curable composition
Inventor: KITANO KENICHI
IPC: C08F2/48
Filed: 1999-03-01
Abstract: A vinyl polymer having per molecule at least one group represented by general formula (1): -OC(O)C(R)=CH2 at a molecular end; a curable composition containing the polymer; an aqueous emulsion containing the polymer or the curable composition; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition and a pressure-sensitive adhesive each comprising the curable composition or the aqueous emulsion. (In the formula, R represents hydrogen or a C1-20 organic group.)
Patent CA-2323153-A1 (CA)
Title: Business method and apparatus for ensuring the safety and protecti0n of personal or informatic property or for ensuring personal safety or respect by articulably external situations
Inventor: MANN STEVE
IPC: A45C3/02
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: A portable device either interacts or can be credibly alleged to interact with an entity outside of the user's control. A method of doing business by providing ap-propriate services, middleware, and the like, for the device is also disclosed. The apparatus, in one embodiment, allows for the collegial identification of persons exert-ing physical or other coercive force, or the threat or possibility thereof, over the user of the invention. In another embodiment of the invention, submissiveness reciprocity is built into the apparatus or the business method, and the user of the envention can reduce his or her freewill or apparent freewill, to a level that matches that of a mem-ber of a large organization. The invention provides an incidentalist identificational or other similar procedure, so that legitimate officials are less offended by a person using the invention who might otherwise be perceived as disrespectful by demanding identification or other compliance from force or coercion bearing persons.
Patent CA-2324551-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUCHOCKI EDWARD J
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a graphical control of a time-based set-up feature for a video game. The graphical control including a graphical interface for visually displaying a plurality of symbols of the set-up feature along a first axis and a plurality of time periods along a second axis. The graphical control further including a selector for interacting with the graphical interface to select one or more of the symbols during one or more of the time periods.
Patent CA-2326686-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRINK CRAIG R
IPC: H04N5/268
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: Multiple data processing devices may be interconnected through a switching mechanism while simultaneously conveying flow control information over the interconnect. Mechanisms are provided to ensure that the flow of data to and from interconnected devices has completed prior to changing the configuration of the switch. The switch may be a circuit switch, such as a crossbar switch, or a packet switch or a memory. The switch may be a separate device or may be part of either an input section or an output section of a data processing device. The configuration of the switch may be defined by command data loaded from a central controller, host computer, or other device connected to the switch, such as a sending device or a receiving device with a full duplex connection to the switch. The loading of a new configuration in the switch may be controlled by command data from a sending device, receiving device, or host computer, or by a controller that is responsive to a boundary signal transmitted over the interconnect. In a packet switch, a packet is directed to an output port specified in an address field in the packet. The packet switch directs both requests for data and the data between processing devices. In a memory switch, data may be written into or read from different areas of a memory by different devices. Through a separate channel, devices communicate about the information stored into and read from the memory. Switching is performed by a device selecting a memory into which data is written or from which data is read.
Patent CA-2326924-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and apparatus for service state-based processing of communications in a call center
Inventor: FLOCKHART ANDREW DEREK
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: A call center is configured to determine which of a number of designated service states is associated with a particular skill or type of communication supported by one or more agents of the call center. A particular one of the states represents a branded service level, while other states represent over-service and under-service conditions.  If the particular skill or type of communication is determined to be associated with a service state other than that corresponding to the desired branded service level, a communication processing function of the call center is adjusted so as to return the skill or type of communication to the desired branded service level state. An example of such an adjustment is a dynamic agent pooling, in which a pool of agents available to perform work for the particular skill varies in accordance with the current service state of that skill. The call center processing operations may also perform appropriate tests to determine if predictors generated by certain predictive algorithms should be used in the service state determination process. A branded service metric may be used to characterize the performance of the call center with respect to the desired branded service level.
Patent CA-2330030-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for configuring a computer
Inventor: LI ALICE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for configuring a computer. One embodiment of the invention combines all of the prior art control panels related to networking into a consolidated Network Setup Control Panel. In addition, the invention provides for computer configuration by scripting. The configuration may be for a type of system setting or for network configurations and protocols. Through scripting, a computer may be configured locally or remotely on a network. One embodiment of the invention provides for a centralised database or Configuration Library consisting of collected data relating to available configuration settings. This database is not limited to configuration information and can be used as a general database containing information the user desires to store. To modify a configuration by scripting, the invention provides for a Scripting Interface consisting of a Scripting Server and Scripting Plug-In. The Scripting Server receives the script forwarded from a user or network administrator, parses the script and determines the appropriate Scripting Plug-In to forward the desired action to.  The Scripting Plug-In receives the commands and executes the appropriate actions to modify the configuration as directed.
Patent CA-2330250-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MONTAGNINO JAMES G
IPC: F24F6/06
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: A humidifier includes an impeller which propels water against a wick. An air flow directed at the wick flows through the wick, evaporates water in the wick, and carries the resulting water vapor out of the humidifier into the room. No unevaporated water droplets form on the outside of the vaporizer or on surrounding objects. Bacteria and mold growth is avoided or retarded, obviating the need for the constant replacement of parts such as a wick. The wick and other components such as the impeller or reservoir may be durable and dishwasher safe.
Patent CA-2332841-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOGAN TY
IPC: H04M1/05
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif (10, 110) casque et de communication qui comprend au moins un premier ensemble (11, 112) pour oreille qui comprend à son tour un transducteur (19, 119) en communication avec un récepteur radio logé dans un module d'équipement (27, 127). Selon une variante, l'ensemble pour oreille comprend une tige inférieure (20, 120) et une tige supérieure (22, 122) définissant un espace (23, 123) destiné à entourer l'oreille. Selon une autre variante, un premier ensemble pour oreille (11) est interconnecté avec un second ensemble pour oreille (12) au moyen d'un dispositif (13) d'interconnexion.
Patent CA-2332914-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for the casting of metal close to final dimensions
Inventor: URLAU ULRICH
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for casting rectangular metal bars, especially steel bars, close to final dimensions and subsequent in-line rolling out of said bars. The inventive device is provided with a material feed tank that enables liquid metal to be transferred from said tank and deposited on the top end of a conveyor belt by means of outflowing nozzles, whereupon the solidified liquid metal is transmitted to a rolling stand to be shaped. The invention is characterised by the following steps:(a) Before casting begins, (aa) the point where the liquid metal is fed to the conveyor belt is determined in an approximate manner, (ab) the speed of conveyance of said conveyor belt is adjusted according to the desired rolling thickness and rolling speed of the rolling stand; (b) during casting, (ba) the state of solidification of the metal bar on the conveyor belt is detected, (bb) the temperature of the rolling stock is detected in the area of the rolling stand; and (bc) the state of solidification and the temperature of the rolling stock are used as controlled variables for the actual position of the point at which the liquid metal leaves the material feed tank and is fed onto the conveyor belt.
Patent CA-2337625-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIGLI CHRISTOPHE
IPC: B21C23/00
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet un procédé de fabrication de corps creux sous pression, notamment de bouteilles de gaz comprimés, comportant les étapes suivantes a) coulée d'une billette en alliage de composition (% en poids): Zn : 6,25 - 8,0   Mg : 1,2 - 2,2    Cu ; 1,7 - 2,8    Fe < 0,20    Fe + S i < 0,40 un au moins des éléments du groupe : Mn, Cr, Zr, V, Hf, Sc : 0,05 - 0,3 autres éléments < 0,05 chacun et < 0,15 au total, b) homogénéisation de cette billette selon un profil de température tel que la température du métal soit à tout moment légèrement inférieure à sa températu re de fusion commençante, c) recuit d'adoucissement d'une durée de 20 à 40 h entre 200 et 400.degree.C , avec un refroidissement de moins de 50.degree.C/h jusqu'à une température inférieure  à 100.degree.C, de telle manière que la dureté soit < 54 HB, d) découpe d'un lopin, e) filage à froid ou à tiède d'un étui, f) ogivage de l'étui, g) mise en solution à une température légèrement inférieure à la température  de fusion commençante, d'une durée telle que l'énergie spécifique associée au signal  AED soit inférieure (en valeur absolue) à 3 J/g (de préférence < 2 J /g). h) trempe à l'eau froide, i) revenu entre 100 et 200.degree.C, d'une durée comprise entre 5 et 25 h.</ SDOAB>
Patent CA-2337819-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for countercurrent treatment of slurries
Inventor: HOFFMAN ROGER P
IPC: D21C9/06
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: An aqueous slurry containing dissolved solids and a high concentration of suspended solids is positioned as a mat (3) between a pair of porous endless belts (2, 4) to provide a composite structure which is then moved through a treating zone (6) and subjected to alternate stages of compression and relaxation. The compression and relaxation are achieved by passsing the composite structure over a series of spaced rolls (7-12). A liquid stream (24) containing a high concentration of dissolved solid is cascaded over the mat in a countercurrent fashion so that the dissolved solids of the liquid stream are dissolved in the aqueous phase of the mat when the mat is subject to relaxation. The mat containing the increased concentration of dissolved solids and suspended solids is then compacted and the solid residue (39) is landfilled. The liquid stream (31) being discharged from the treating zone and containing a depleted concentration of dissolved solids is recirculated for use in a pulp/papermaking operation.
Patent CA-2342758-A1 (CA)
Title: Switch access guard
Inventor: YOSHIDA MARK H
IPC: H05B6/76
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting an oven switch mounted in a retracted position that is engaged by a probe only when the oven door is closed. A post and a strap restrict access to the access entry, the strap forming a socket that receives an inserted projecting member and restricts its movement to a direction away from the direction of switch actuation. In the preferred embodiment, the strap is a resiliently five sheet metal strip mounted so that the unmounted end that is resiliently urged against the post restricting the access opening.  Nevertheless, the access entry freely admits a probe, preferably carried by the door, that is resiliently biased to displacement in that direction and engages the retracted actuator arm of the retracted switch upon complete closure of the oven door.
Patent CA-2344092-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LITTLE TIMOTHY
IPC: G01B17/02
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A method is described for measuring the degree of change in cross-section in a constant cross-section bolt or rod without visual or other physical access to the full length of the bolt.    The method is useful for measuring the degree of rust, corrosion, change in chemical/structural composition or physical damage such as fractures or cracks, in constant cross-sectional bolts or rods such as those installed in telephone poles, bridges, concrete buildings, and other structures where there is no access to the middle or centre portion of the bolt. The method uses transmitted and/or reflected acoustic energy to determine changes in cross-sectional area from one end to the other of the measured bolt. Also provided is a portable electronic device incorporating/encompassing the method and useful for determining the changes in cross-sectional area due to corrosion, fractures, cracks or other physical damage.
Patent CA-2344329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VERMURLEN JEFFREY L
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: Multifocal ophthalmic lenses may be manufactured by either injection molding and casting methodologies. The use of two opposed tools (mold faces) with relatively centered faces, but with significantly differing diameters can be used to provide multifocal ophthalmic lenses. The process is surprisingly capable of providing multifocal lenses with good control of the thickness of the lenses, with relatively thin center thicknesses (e.g., less than 4.7 mm, or less than 3.5 mm) and relatively thin edge thicknesses (e.g., 0.5 to 2.5 or to 2.0 mm). The tool faces (the molds for the front and rear surfaces) may be readily replaced within the mold to enable manufacture of a wide range of lens prescriptions with minimum down time.
Patent CA-2346280-A1 (CA)
Title: Odd-transform fast convolution
Inventor: HELLBERG LARS RICHARD BIRGER
IPC: H03H17/02
Filed: 1999-09-24
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the problem of filtering, decimation or interpolation and frequency conversion in the digital domain, and more particularly to the use of the stand-alone or improved modified fas t convolution algorithm in wideband multichannel receiver, channelization, and  transmitter, de-channelization structures of a radio communication system. T he invention consists of essentially 3 steps: making sure that we use different  overlaps on consecutive blocks that, on average, give the same overlap on bo th the input and output ends; aligning the signal in consecutive blocks of time ; and compensating for phase shifts due to frequency shifting. The essence of the invention is that it decouples the input and output transform lengths in  the fast convolution algorithm from each other and from the overlap, making it possible to use any transform length on the input together with any transfor m length on the output and at the same time use any overlap. This provides an enormous amount of freedom compared with the limitations of state of the art .
Patent CA-2349335-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POULAIN PHILIPPE
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1999-11-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de transmission d'informations numériques dans un réseau de communication numérique, ledit réseau comprenant au moins un flux de transport véhiculant une ou plusieurs tables associées au bouquet, telles que les tables BAT (53, 54), qui contiennent des informations relatives aux services fournis dans un bouquet commercial, ledit procédé étant caractérisé en ce qu'il permet la transmission d'au moins une table (51) comprenant une liste de valeurs d'identité de bouquets relatives à certaines ou à toutes les tables d'association de bouquets, ainsi que d'une indication du ou de chaque flux de transport véhiculant la ou les tables. Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, la table (51) renfermant une liste de valeurs d'identité de bouquets peut correspondre à la table d'informations réseau d'un réseau. La présente invention concerne également l'identification de n'importe quelles tables fixes PID, TID qui ne peuvent être distinguées que par leurs valeurs d'extension TID. La présente invention s'applique, en particulier, aux système de télévision numérique compatibles avec les standards MPEG-2 et DVB proposés.
Patent CA-2350626-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIZARD YVES
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: The invention provides an electrical connector (50) for a chip or smart card (C), of the type comprising a support (52) made of insulating material which defines a housing (58) which receives a card (C), and of the type comprising actuated means (144, 146) for ejecting the card out of the housing, having a card ejection lever (146) which is mounted so as to pivot on the insulating support (52) so that the lever (146) acts on a corresponding corner (64, 66) of the card due to the action of a pusher (144) mounted so as to slide longitudinally with respect to the insulating support (52), characterized in that it includes a metal cover (54) for holding the card (C) in the housing (58) which extends above the upper face (74) of the card and which is mounted on the insulating support, and in that the pusher for actuating the ejection lever is mounted so as to slide along the metal cover.
Patent CA-2351010-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MUNDT EGBERT
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a broad spectrum IBDV vaccine that is able to induce a protective immune response against classical- and variant E IBDV strains.  Moreover, the vaccine can be administered to poultry by mass application routes.
Patent CA-2351017-A1 (CA)
Title: Catfiiia candida albicans tfiiia gene (catfiiia) and the coded catfiiia protein
Inventor: CAMIER SYLVIE
IPC: C07K16/14
Filed: 1999-11-09
Abstract: The invention concerns the Candida albicans transcription factor hereafter referred to as CATFIIIA and its analogues as well as the polynucleotides (RNA, DNA) coding for said protein or for polypeptides analogues of said protein. The invention also concerns the method for preparing said polypeptides and polynucleotides, their use for preparing inhibitors of said transcription factor CATFIIIA capable of being used as antifungal agents and pharmaceutical compositions containing said inhibitors.
Patent CA-2356417-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLOUTIER HERMEL R
IPC: E05F15/668
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: A vertically extensible mechanism for controlling displacement of a panel structure such as an advertising sign, moves the structure between vertically spaced deployed and retracted positions. The mechanism comprises a pair of vertically oriented laterally spaced guide tracks each having two or more elongate track sections that are telescopically extensible. The panel structure is carried in a vertical orientation between the guide tracks which are anchored to a mounting to extend vertically thereon. The mounting can be an elevated one, e.g. in a roof structure, or in a building wall above a door opening, or a low level mounting, e.g. on a ground surface or floor.
Patent CA-2357716-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRASER ROBERT D
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: A surgical retractor system comprises a support frame and at least one retractor blade. The support frame has a generally horizontally oriented support member comprising a plurality of holes. The surgical retractor has at least one retractor blade which is mateable at a selected position on the support frame. At least one retractor blade of the surgical retractor system has an open access window which provides greater visual and physical access to the surgical field.
Patent CA-2361769-A1 (CA)
Title: A system, method and article of manufacture for visual navigation utilizing web technology
Inventor: BRYAN DOUGLAS L
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-02-25
Abstract: A display navigation system is presented in which a plurality of indicia are presented to a user representing common items. As an item is selected on the display, more items corresponding to the selected item selected are displayed to allow a user to intuitively identify a category of items of interest.