baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2848275-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DISCH SASCHA
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: An apparatus for generating an audio output signal based on an encoded audio signal spectrum is provided. The apparatus comprises a processing unit (110), a pseudo coefficients determiner (120), a spectrum modification unit (130), a spectrum-time conversion unit (140), a controllable oscillator (150) and a mixer (160). The pseudo coefficients determiner (120) is configured to determine one or more pseudo coefficients of the decoded audio signal spectrum, each of the pseudo coefficients having a spectral location and a spectral value. The spectrum modification unit (130) is configured to set the one or more pseudo coefficients to a predefined value to obtain a modified audio signal spectrum. The spectrum-time conversion unit (140) is configured to convert the modified audio signal spectrum to a time-domain to obtain a time-domain conversion signal. The controllable oscillator (150) is configured to generate a time-domain oscillator signal, the controllable oscillator (150) being controlled by the spectral location and the spectral value of at least one of the one or more pseudo coefficients. The mixer (160) is configured to mix the time-domain conversion signal and the time-domain oscillator signal to obtain the audio output signal.
Patent CA-2848428-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for keyless vehicle dispatch
Inventor: ERNSDORFF PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: A system for providing a driver, having a driver communication device, access to a vehicle using an electronic key, the system comprising a fleet control center, comprising an asset application and a database, configured to, allow creation of a reservation for the vehicle for the driver and store the reservation in the database, create a keyless asset tag to allow the driver to access the vehicle, communicate the keyless asset tag to the driver computing device, and a vehicle computing device, proximate to the vehicle, and configured to, obtain the keyless asset tag from the driver computing device, determine if the keyless asset tag is valid for the vehicle, and cause a vehicle door to be unlocked to provide the lessee access to the vehicle.
Patent CA-2848441-A1 (CA)
Inventor: O'BRIEN TONY
IPC: B66F3/08
Filed: 2014-04-08
Abstract: Described is a hoisting apparatus comprising a temporary support that is adapted to be secured to a pair of vertically disposed, permanent threaded rods suspended from a ceiling. A pair of temporary threaded rods extends vertically downward from the temporary support. A permanent support that is desired to be lifted and secured in an elevated position is engaged with the pair of temporary rods, and a pair of lifting mechanisms is connected to the permanent support and engages with the temporary rods. The lifting mechanism is adapted to raise the permanent support along the length of the temporary rods, and as the permanent support is lifted, it comes into contact with the permanent rods. Once the desired height is reached, the permanent support can be secured to the permanent rods. The temporary support, the pair of temporary rods, and the lifting mechanisms can then be disassembled and removed.
Patent CA-2849139-A1 (CA)
Title: Component inspection apparatus and method
Inventor: UDELL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01S7/521
Filed: 2014-04-16
Abstract: A component inspection apparatus and a method for ultrasonic inspection of a component, including low pressure last stage steam turbine blades, are disclosed. The apparatus includes a guide member, a guide adapting member and scanning probes. The guide member includes a first surface and a distal second surface. The first surface is configured to adaptably mirror the shape of portions of the component to be inspected.  The guide adapting member is capable of releasably attaching the second surface of the guide member.to be changeable as per the shape of the component. The scanning probes may be located on the guide adapting member in a manner configured to be movable along the second surface of the guide member to generate and receive ultrasonic waves used to inspect the component.
Patent CA-2850069-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARROT JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F21S9/03
Filed: 2014-04-29
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an immersible solar light device including a solar panel, a lighting element, a battery pack, a control circuit and a waterproof enclosure. The control circuit controls recharging the battery pack with power from the solar panel and energizing the lighting element with power from the battery pack. The waterproof enclosure contains the solar panel, the lighting element, the battery pack and the control circuit.  The waterproof enclosure has a transparent or translucent cover that allows exposure of the solar panel to an external light source, also allowing light from the lighting element to radiate outside of the waterproof enclosure. A kit, including an immersible solar light device having a magnetic insert and also including a metal plate mountable to an external face of a container, is also disclosed. The immersible solar light can be used in a swimming pool and in other applications.
Patent CA-2850877-A1 (CA)
Title: Fabric care compositions
Inventor: CORONA ALESSANDRO III
IPC: B01F25/46
Filed: 2012-10-25
Abstract: The present invention is directed to fluid fabric enhancing compositions and processes of making and using same. Such fluid fabric enhancing compositions have a desirable fabric enhancer active efficiency that is, at least in part, due to the particle index of such fluid fabric enhancing compositions. Certain chemical processing and physical processing methods are not required to produce such compositions.
Patent CA-2854118-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM JIN-KI
IPC: G11C5/06
Filed: 2012-11-01
Abstract: A mass storage memory module system including a memory module having memory holding members which can be connected to each other, and removably connected to a memory controller. One or more modular memory holding members can be connected to each other to expand the overall storage capacity of the memory module. The presently described expandable memory module does not have a storage capacity limit. A memory holding member includes a plate, a plane, a board and another material having at least one memory device, or, on which at least one memory device is held or to which at least one memory device is mounted.
Patent CA-2856761-A1 (CA)
Title: Needle assembly attachment and removal device
Inventor: DASBACH UWE
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: Described is a needle assembly attachment and removal device (1) comprising a case (4) having a base (4.1) and a longitudinal axis (L), a carriage (11) axially movable with the case (4) from a first position to a second position, a carrier (13) rotatably coupled to the carriage (11) and adapted to hold a needle assembly (6), and a gearing arrangement (7, 8) rotatably coupled to the carriage (11) and adapted to rotate the carrier (13) in a first rotational direction as the carriage (11) moves from the first position to the second position and in a second rotational direction as the carriage (11) moves from the second position to the first position.
Patent CA-2857796-A1 (CA)
Title: Top drive stand compensator with fill up tool
Inventor: WOOD KEVIN
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2014-07-24
Abstract: A compensation and fill up assembly comprises a slip assembly for engaging a tubular and a compensation assembly for supporting a weight of the tubular when engaged by the slip assembly. The compensation and fill up assembly further comprises a fluid swivel and a fill up tool coupled to the fluid swivel by a fluid shaft. The fill up tool is insertable into and rotatable with the tubular using the fluid swivel.
Patent CA-2858975-A1 (CA)
Title: Particulate removal system
Inventor: VARRIN ROBERT D JR
IPC: G21C19/30
Filed: 2012-12-12
Abstract: A particulate removal apparatus and method are used to capture and remove particulates from nuclear reactor core coolant during normal operation. Bottom nozzle, particulate removal apparatus and top nozzle structures form an assembly sized to be installed in place of a nuclear fuel assembly. The particulate removal achieved reduces the inventory of corrosion product deposits, foreign objects and other particulates in the reactor coolant system. This in turn reduces activation or deposition of particulates on fuel cladding, with a corresponding improvement in fuel reliability and reduction in ex-core radiation fields.
Patent CA-2860472-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel saving system that facilitates vehicle re-starts with the engine off
Inventor: ARSENAULT DAVID
IPC: B60K6/12
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: A fuel saving system for a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine and having a hydraulically activated automatic transmission. The system includes a hydraulic pump able to supply pressurized transmission fluid to the automatic transmission, an energy storage device, and at least one motor powered by the energy storage device including a motor that is mechanically connected to the hydraulic pump and a motor that is coupled to the engine. The system also includes a controller that is responsive to one or more operating conditions to turn off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and to use the motor that is mechanically connected to the hydraulic pump so as to activate the pump to supply sufficient power to the transmission to maintain engagement of the transmission in a driving gear. The controller is also responsive to one or more operating conditions to activate the motor that is coupled to the engine so as to restart the engine with the transmission engaged in a driving gear.
Patent CA-2860926-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG SHUANGXI
IPC: H01L51/42
Filed: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A method of making a fluorothieno[3,4-b]thiophene derivatives and photovoltaic polymers containing same using 3-bromothiophene-2-carboxylic acid as a starting material. This synthetic route provides an easier synthesis as well as greater yield and a purer product, which produces superior results over the prior art less pure products. The resulting materials can be used in a variety of photovoltaic applications and devices, especially solar cells.
Patent CA-2864321-A1 (CA)
Title: Candle with embedded item and methods for manufacturing and selling same
Inventor: CAYTON DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: C11C5/00
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for manufacturing a candle having an item embedded within includes providing a first set of items of a first value and a second set of items of a second value different from the first value, combining the two sets to create a third set, and distributing the items of the third set among a set of candles, one item per candle, where the presence, nature, or value of the item within the candle is obscured. In one embodiment, the method further includes selling the candles for a first price, wherein, at the time of purchase, the presence of the embedded item, the nature of the embedded item, the value of the embedded item, or the value of the embedded item relative to the first price is not known to the purchaser.
Patent CA-2866500-A1 (CA)
Title: Secure authentication in a multi-party system
Inventor: NEUMAN MICHAEL
IPC: H04L9/30
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: A user device transmits a login request. A provider server, receives a random number from and transmits other information to an authentication server. The provider server transmits the random number to the device. The random number is transferred to a second user device, which transmits it to the authentication server. The authentication server transmits provider authentication policy requirements and further transmits the other information to the second device. The second device transmits user validation information to the authentication server. The authentication server determines that the transmitted validation information corresponds to the service provider authentication policy requirements, compares the validation information with stored validation information for the user to authenticate the user. The second device transmits a message, including the random number and the other information, signed with a user credential to the authentication server. The authentication server transmits notice of authentication and the signed message to the provider server.
Patent CA-2869342-A1 (CA)
Title: Lancing device with moving pivot depth adjust
Inventor: TRISSEL JOHN A
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: A depth-control mechanism for selectively-adjusting a lancing stroke depth of a lancet carrier (60). The depth-control mechanism includes a positioning tab (84)that is configured to be repositioned along an axis that is orthogonal to the lancing stroke axis of the lancet carrier. The depth-adjustment mechanism also includes a tether (80) that is pivotally coupled between the positioning tab (84) and the lancet carrier (60). The positioning tab is configured to manipulate a pivot axis of the tether to adjust the lancing stroke length of the lancet carrier.
Patent CA-2871259-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EINDHOVEN JEFTHA
IPC: F28F9/00
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: An air cooled condenser fan deck subassembly system and method including eight subassembly parts which are pre-assembled prior to arrival at the final assembly location. The eight subassembly parts include four inner subassembly parts and four outer subassembly parts, each of which are sized to fit in a standard sea container. Once the eight fan deck subassembly parts are delivered to the site, they are unloaded and bolded together, resulting in significant time and cost savings to the purchaser and erector.
Patent CA-2872292-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede d'hydrotraitement de gazole mettant en oeuvre un enchainement de catalyseurs
Inventor: ROY-AUBERGER MAGALIE
IPC: C10G45/12
Filed: 2014-11-24
Abstract: On décrit un procédé d'hydrotraitement d'une charge hydrocarbonée de type gazole contenant des composés azotés comportant une première étape dans laquelle la charge est mise en contact avec un catalyseur sous sa forme oxyde, puis une deuxième étape dans laquelle la charge est mise en contact avec un catalyseur séché comprenant au moins un composé organique contenant de l'oxygène et/ou de l'azote.
Patent CA-2874997-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLDERMAN LUKE WILLIAM
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a swellable screen assembly having inflow control capabilities, One swellable screen assembly includes a base pipe comprising a sidewaii portion defining at least one opening therein, a rigid member disposed about a first portion of the base pipe and having a piston arranged therein. The piston has a telescoping portion movably arranged within a non-telescoping portion. An autonomous valve is arranged within the piston and provides fluid communication between a filter medium disposed about the base pipe and the opening in the base pipe, the filter medium being coupied to the telescoping portion of the piston, A swellable material is disposed about a second portion of the base pipe and the filter medium is disposed about the swellable material, wherein, as the swellable material expands, the filter medium is displaced toward an inner surface of the wellbore, thereby extending the telescoping portion.
Patent CA-2877279-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOSTICK MICHAEL W
IPC: C12P7/64
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: Acyl-CoA:lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase ["LPCAT"] having the ability to convert acyl-CoA + 1-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine to CoA + 1,2-diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (EC 2.3.1.23) is disclosed herein to be over-expressed along with the over-expression of phospholipid:diacylglycerol acyltransferase ["PDAT"] having the ability to transfer a fatty acyl group from the sn-2 position of a phospholipid (e.g., phosphatidylcholine) to the sn-3 position of 1,2-diacylglycerol [E.C.2.3.1.158], thus resulting in a lysophospholipid and TAG. Co-expression of these enzymes in a recombinant microbial host cell resulted in increased production of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids ["PUFAs"].
Patent CA-2879451-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILTON DERRICK ERNEST
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2013-07-17
Abstract: A wheel assembly for a pressure vessel of the type comprising an inner pressure vessel and an outer protective jacket. The apparatus comprises a de-mountable wheel assembly having at least one jacket engagement feature, arranged to operatively engage with the protective jacket in use, and at least one wheel. The wheel assembly is arranged to be operatively connectable to the protective jacket when the pressure vessel is resting on its base.
Patent CA-2881450-A1 (CA)
Title: Reducing wear in hitch apparatuses
Inventor: OLSON BRIAN R
IPC: B60D1/01
Filed: 2015-02-10
Abstract: A pintle hitch apparatus has a pintle hook with a base portion adapted at a front end thereof for attachment to a towing vehicle, a bend portion extending rearward from the base, and a pin extending upward from a rear end of the bend portion. A recess is defined in a top surface of the bend portion, and a wear member is releasably attached in the recess such that a top surface of the wear member is above a top surface of the bend portion. A safety chain apparatus has an engagement device attached to a hitch member that engages a selected link of the chain and secures it in a support location where the chain is above a road surface. The engagement device is configured to release the selected link from the support location when a force exerted on the engagement device by the chain exceeds a release force.
Patent CA-2881501-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARISSENTI AMADEO MARK
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2011-08-10
Abstract: Provided are methods of determining a response to a chemotherapeutic agent in a subject with ovarian cancer, comprising: determining a RNA integrity value of a sample comprising ovarian cancer cell RNA from the subject after the subject has received one or more doses of the chemotherapeutic agent; wherein a low RNA integrity value and/or RNA degradation of the cancer cell RNA is indicative that the cancer is responding to the chemotherapeutic agent and/or a high RNA integrity value and/or stable RNA integrity of the ovarian cancer cell RNA is indicative that the cancer is resistant to the chemotherapeutic agent.
Patent CA-2881960-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WOODARD STEVEN E
IPC: C02F3/12
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a wastewater are provided. The wastewater treatment system and methods allows for effective treatment of wastewater during conditions that may cause increased wastewater flow to the system.
Patent CA-2882236-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHUNG CALEB
IPC: A45D7/00
Filed: 2013-08-15
Abstract: A device and method for braiding hair or other flexible filaments is disclosed herein. The device comprises a set of gears comprising sector gears and elliptical gears, the elliptical gears having a hollow center portion for receiving the hair or other flexible material. The device further comprises a controller, a motor, a power source, and a user interface. The user interface allows the user to select a variety of weaving patterns. The device and method of the present disclosure may be employed to weave four or more strands of material into a braid.
Patent CA-2884628-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOGLE WILLIAM F
IPC: B65B7/16
Filed: 2013-09-10
Abstract: An apparatus (20) and a method for capping and sealing a vial with a cap assembly including a deformable annular seal, e.g., a ferrule, is disclosed. The apparatus (20) comprises a base (24) for holding the vial, a pressure applying platen (38), plural sealing rollers (32) and associated electronic circuitry and motors. The platen (38) is arranged to be moved relative to the base (24), whereupon it engages and applies a force to the cap assembly. A load cell (34) measures the force applied and provides a signal indicative thereof to the electronic circuitry. The electronic circuitry determines when a desired amount of force has been applied to control the operation of the rollers (32), whereupon the rollers apply a force to the annular seal to permanently crimp the annular seal on the vial.
Patent CA-2892866-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAVARD HAROLD GENE
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting the speed of a fan during operation of an HVAC system are provided. The HVAC system may comprise a heat exchanger, a fan, and a sensor disposed within an outdoor unit of the HVAC system. A  controller coupled to the fan and sensor may receive a first signal from the sensor indicating one or more ambient air temperature values and determine a desired speed setting of the fan using at least the one or more ambient air temperatures indicated by the first signal. The controller may further generate a control signal based on the desired speed setting and transmit the control signal to the first fan.
Patent CA-2893642-A1 (CA)
Title: A polyethylene composition suitable for film applications and films made therefrom
Inventor: KAPUR MRIDULA
IPC: C08L23/04
Filed: 2013-11-19
Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene composition suitable for film applications and film made therefrom. The linear low density polyethylene composition suitable for film applications according to the present invention comprises: less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene; and less than 35 percent by weight of units derived from one or more a-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear low density polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.890 to 0.915 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 2.5 to 4.5, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 2 to 10 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw) in the range of from 2.2 to 3, vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.1 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of said composition, and a zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR) in the range from 1 to 1.2.
Patent CA-2895493-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BICHLER ANDREAS
IPC: F16L55/162
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a means (20) for the rehabilitation of a connecting portion (12) between a main pipeline (14) and a branch pipeline (16) with a main pipe section (32, 62) and a branch pipe section (34, 64), wherein the main pipe section (32, 62) has a connecting region, wherein the branch pipe section (34, 64) is connected at its first end portion (36, 66) to the connecting region of the main pipe section (32, 62), wherein the branch pipe section (34, 64) is closed at its second end portion (38, 68) and wherein at least one contactless sensor (48, 76) is disposed within the means (20). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for the rehabilitation of a connecting portion (12) between a main pipeline (14) and a branch pipeline (16) and a rehabilitation system (10) for the rehabilitation of a connecting portion (12) between a main pipeline (14) and a branch pipeline (16).
Patent CA-2895760-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme et procede de realisation d'essai electronique
Inventor: LOWRY TROY WILLIAM
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés de réalisation d'essai électronique. Un ordinateur hôte est en communication électronique avec un ou plusieurs dispositifs sur un réseau privé sans fil. L'ordinateur hôte est configuré pour transmettre des données décrivant une pluralité de composantes d'unité d'essai à au moins l'un des dispositifs. Chacun des dispositifs est configuré pour demander à l'ordinateur hôte certaines des données décrivant la pluralité de composantes d'unité d'essai qui forment une unité d'essai, recevoir les certaines données, assembler les certaines données, et afficher les certaines données assemblées en tant qu'unité d'essai. L'ordinateur hôte est en outre configuré pour recevoir des données décrivant une ou plusieurs réponses associées à l'unité d'essai en provenance d'au moins l'un des dispositifs.