baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2211675-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOUND JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A47K10/00
Filed: 1996-02-23
Abstract: An improved folded absorbent paper product (32) includes a first, central panel (34); a second panel (40), unitary with the first panel and folded over a first side of said first panel (34); a third panel (48), unitary with the first panel (34), and folded over a second side of the first panel (34); a fourth panel (56), unitary with the second panel (40), and folded so as to be positioned between the first (34) and second (40) panels; and a fifth panel (58) that is unitary with the third panel (48) and folded so as to be positioned between said first (34) and third (48) panels. Advantages of the improved product (32) include an optimization of weight to space considerations, the fact that exposed edges (62, 64) are kept out of view, an ability to work in a gravity feed dispenser in any of four possible orientations, and an assurance of double ply strength at intended gripping locations. A method of dispensing and of use is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2212429-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEPHENS DAN
IPC: E01F9/04
Filed: 1997-08-07
Abstract: A method for protecting reflective delineator stripes includes the use of spacer beads disposed along the stripe to protect reflective beads disposed thereon.  The spacer beads are of a greater diameter than the reflective beads so that snowplow blades and the like will contact the spacer beads but not the reflective beads.  As the snowplow blades impact the spacer beads, the snowplow blades travel along the top of the spacer beads,  thereby avoiding contact with the reflective beads.
Patent CA-2215850-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM J
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 1995-03-08
Abstract: A currency identification system comprising at least two laterally displaced scanheads, one or more laterally moveable scanheads, or at least two laterally displaced sensors of a linear scanhead. The scanheads or sensors are positioned so as to permit scanning along at least two segments on a first side of a bill. The scanheads or sensors are capable of detecting characteristic information from the bill along the segments and generating corresponding output signals representing variations in the detected characteristic information from which scanned patterns of characteristic information may be generated. The system also comprises a pattern generator for generating at least one scanned pattern from the output signals, the scanned pattern representing analog variations in the characteristic information along a segment of the bill. The system also comprises a memory for storing at least one master pattern associated with each genuine bill which the system is capable of identifying, the master pattern representing analog variations in characteristic information along a segment of an associated genuine bill. The system further comprises a signal processor for performing a pattern comparison wherein at least one of the scanned patterns or portions thereof is compared with at least one of the master patterns or portions thereof. The signal processor generates an indication of the identity of the bill based on the pattern comparison when the bill is one that the system is capable of identifying.
Patent CA-2218914-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for manufacturing chewing gum
Inventor: BERNATZ KEVIN J
IPC: A23G4/08
Filed: 1996-04-22
Abstract: A method for manufacturing chewing gum. The method includes the steps of:  mixing in a mixer non-molten gum base with a composition chosen from the group consisting of mixer heel and trim gum; adding to the mixer additional ingredients necessary to make a chewing gum product; mixing the non-molten base, the composition, and the additional ingredients; and discharging a chewing gum product.
Patent CA-2220579-A1 (CA)
Title: Reconfigurable distributed service network
Inventor: TRUDEAU JOSEPH JEAN-PAUL DENIS
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 1997-11-10
Abstract: A reconfigurable distributed service network provides telecommunications and other services to users via components and services at interconnected network regions. Each region maintains a record of the services and components available in the region and utilization of these services and/or components is obtained by reference to the record. New services and components can be added to the region by updating the record, and services and components can be removed from the region, for preventative maintenance, etc., by appropriately updating the record. Entries in the record can be ordered to determine the order in which like components and/or services are utilized and this order can be set according to the degree of utilization of region servers on which said services and/or components are installed. It is also possible to include services and/or components at other regions, which are accessible via a communications backbone, in the record of services and components in a region.
Patent CA-2224587-A1 (CA)
Title: Tunable microwave devices
Inventor: WIKBORG ERLAND
IPC: H01P3/08
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: The invention relates to tunable microwave devices (10A) comprising a substrate (101) of a dielectric material which has a variable dielectric constant. At least one superconducting film (102) is arranged on at least parts of the dielectric substrate (101). The dielectric substrate (101) comprises a non-linear dielectric bulk material.
Patent CA-2224723-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel enhancer sequences for late t cell expressed genes
Inventor: ORTIZ BENJAMIN D
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: Novel transcription enhancer elements - particularly R(A) and R(C) - have been identified and isolated from the native RANTES genomic DNA. Means are provided for using these elements to enhance gene expression and to identify modulators of native RANTES protein expression.
Patent CA-2227364-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61K38/12
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: Provided are pharmaceutical formulations, and methods of inhibiting fungal and parasitic activity using a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent CA-2231081-A1 (CA)
Title: Screen printed product sampler in hermetically sealed package
Inventor: FLEMING CATHLEEN M
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: A consumer product sampler including a base (e.g. a barrier laminate constructed of multiple layers of polymers and/or foil and/or paper) onto which a unit dose of product (e.g. a volatile make-up substance) is screen printed. A cover formed of either a barrier laminate or a clear plastic sheet is sealed to the bass at its periphery and overlays the product. If the covet is a barrier laminate, the outer surface can be provided with printed matter identifying the cosmetic or other substance contained in the sampler. Depending upon the product to be sampled, the cover can either be heat sealed to the base or sealed to the base with a perimeter adhesive. If the product to be sampled is a liquid or semi-liquid substance (e.g. grater or solvent based), the base is preferably formed of a thermoformable plastic or a paperboard laminated with a barrier laminate and is provided with one or more debossed/embossed wells or cut-outs into which the product to be sampled is screen printed. The product sampler of the present invention is particularly suited for sampling a volatile silicone based substances such as lipstick, liquid make-up or blush.
Patent CA-2238311-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GUSTAVSSON PETER
IPC: A42B3/08
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a strap set for a protective helmet and a buckle therefor. The strap set consists of a rear strap (3) which is secured in the rear portion of the helmet, a front strap (2) which is secured in the front portion of the helmet, and a chinstrap (4). The three straps are united by a buckle (5) which may be displaced along that strap which is constituted by the front strap (2) and the chinstrap. The front strap and the chinstrap (4) are led through a guide and lead device (8) on a rotary portion (7) of the buckle (5), and the rear strap (3) is adjustably secured in the body (9) of the buckle (5). The body (9) is an approximately oblong plate which has a circular aperture (13) where the rotary portion (7) is located. In its turn, the rotary portion (7) has two slits (19, 20) such that a boom (23) is formed. The front strap (2)/the chinstrap (4) is passed around the boom (23).
Patent CA-2238659-A1 (CA)
Title: Recombinant birnavirus vaccine
Inventor: MUNDT EGBERT
IPC: C12N7/01
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a birnavirus mutant which is suited as vaccine candidate in eradication control programmes. The mutant is not able to produce a native VP5 protein, and this feature can be used as a marker to distinguish between animals vaccinated with the VP5 mutant or infected with a naturally-occurring birnavirus.
Patent CA-2238855-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved metallurgical vessel and method of using the same
Inventor: ERNY EDWARD L
IPC: F27D1/00
Filed: 1998-05-26
Abstract: A metallurgical vessel having a sloping bottom surface which includes a tapered upper surface terminating at a vertical surface, wherein the vertical surface terminates at a lower tapered surface for forming a pocket block reservoir such that the pocket block reservoir has a volume of less than or equal to about five percent of the total volume of the metallurgical vessel is disclosed. This pocket block reservoir provides an area for the accumulation of residue metal and slag when the metallurgical vessel is discharged, therefore resulting in a significant increase in the quantity of usable pure metal discharged from the metallurgical vessel and thus contributing to improved volumetric efficiency of the vessel. A method for improving the yield efficiency in the production of metal employing this vessel is also provided.
Patent CA-2241969-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEGGELAAR FRANCISCUS GERARDUS
IPC: A45C11/18
Filed: 1996-12-19
Abstract: Device for securing card-type objects, in particular cheque guarantee cards and credit cards, against being lost or mislaid, comprising two parts (1, 2) which are movable relative to each other between a secure position in which the card is retained in its storage space and an open position in which the card can be removed, and mechanical means (5, 6, 6', 7, 8) which prevent closure (1, 2) of the parts until in the secure position, and which can be rendered inoperable by means of the card. The mechanical means (5, 6, 6', 7, 8) are formed by an element (7) which is movable with respect to one of said two parts and which is able to displace itself from a rest position to a blocking position, and a lug (6) on the other one of the two parts against which said element (7) runs. There is an embodiment intended for use with a case or wallet which is provided with compartments in which the cards are kept. There are also embodiments in which the security mechanism forms part of a holder for keeping a single card.
Patent CA-2245298-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KELLY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B60S1/04
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: Methods are disclosed to facilitate the removal by complete release or shattering of a frozen mass of ice or snow which has become merely trapped beneath a wiper blade during its movement. In particular there are described methods and accompanying structures for removing such frozen masses by vibrating a wiper blade at high intensity of vibration. In other methods, frozen masses are released by the use of pressurised air acting against a window across which the wiper blade operates.
Patent CA-2245914-A1 (CA)
Title: Circuit de comptage
Inventor: FRANSSON CLARENCE JOERN NIKLAS
IPC: H03K21/00
Filed: 1997-02-12
Abstract: Les impératifs de qualité concernant un compteur peuvent imposer une limite à la fréquence la plus élevée pouvant être appliquée à celui-ci. Cette contrainte limite également la résolution. La présente invention prévoit un compteur comprenant un générateur destiné à produire, en réponse à une première fréquence d'horloge, un nombre M de signaux d'horloge d'une deuxième série décalés les uns par rapport aux autres et d'une deuxième fréquence qui est inférieure à la première, et sur un nombre M de compteurs secondaires, réagissant chacun à celui des M signaux d'horloge de la deuxième série qui lui correspond pour produire un signal de comptage secondaire. La deuxième fréquence est conçue pour être compatible avec les techniques permettant de réaliser les compteurs secondaires, compte tenu des impératifs de qualité. Le compteur comprend en outre un circuit additionneur qui réagit aux signaux de comptage secondaires pour produire le signal de comptage résultant en ajoutant les signaux de comptage secondaires de telle sorte que le signal de comptage comporte le même nombre de bits et la même signification que les signaux de comptage secondaires.
Patent CA-2247986-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GILCHRIST THOMAS
IPC: C08K3/40
Filed: 1997-03-13
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une composition consistant en un mélange additionnel d'un alginate finement divisé (ou leurs sels ou dérivés) et d'un support également finement divisé. Cette composition résout les problèmes liés à l'application d'alginates en gélifiants sur des surfaces corporelles en empêchant la formation d'une pâte compacte occasionnant des irritations locales. Un mélange d'alginate de sodium et d'un support de verre hydrosoluble a la préférence. Eventuellement, alginate et son support peuvent présenter une taille de particules de moins de 150 ?m de diamètre et être présents selon un rapport allant de 20:80 à 80:20. La présence du support contribue à la gélification et favorise la cicatrisation des plaies.
Patent CA-2248618-A1 (CA)
Title: Disposable hearing aid
Inventor: ACETI JOHN G
IPC: H04R25/02
Filed: 1997-03-14
Abstract: A hearing aid (10) includes an electronic assembly (12) mounted in a cylindrical shell (14) with the shell (14) being mounted in an opening in an ear mold (16). The electronics assembly (12) inclludes a printed circuit strip (26) having thereon a speaker (22), a microphone (18) and electronic components forming a signal processing circuit (20) for amplifying the sound.  The ear mold is of a soft, durable and compliant material so that it will fit tightly in the ear of a user. The hearing aid is of optimum design having a minimum number of components and is easy to assemble on an automatic basis.  This provides a hearing aid which is relatively inexpensive so as to be disposable.
Patent CA-2253063-A1 (CA)
Title: Limb protector
Inventor: GOLDSMITH EDWARD M
IPC: A41D13/06
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: A limb protector comprising outer shell knee and/or shin elements that are contoured to the underlying leg and which maybe pivotally coupled to one another. Padding is positioned between the leg and the outer shell(s) and may be formed of a shock absorbent foam, a plurality of interconnected fluid filled cushions, or a combination thereof. The padding may be coupled to the outer shell shin element so as to create a gap between itself and the outer shell shin element. Alternatively, the padding may positioned on the lateral and medial sides of the outer shell knee element to cradle the underlying leg. The outer shell shin element comprises a raised groove element protruding outward from the shin to form a shin-knee transition cavity located between the shin-knee transition of the leg and the outer shell shin element. The outer shell knee element comprises a centrally positioned domed element protruding outward from the knee generally overlying the patella and may also overlie the shin-knee transition area. The outer shell knee element may also have a tongue element extending downward toward the ankle so as to interlock within the raised groove element. The padding element may comprise a U-shaped opening positioned underneath the raised groove and above the shin-knee transition of the leg and an elongated flange element in overlapping configuration with a portion of the padding that is located below the U-shaped opening. The padding element and the outer shell element(s) are configured so that the shin-knee transition area and the patella do not absorb force.
Patent CA-2255655-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for creping tissue paper
Inventor: VINSON KENNETH DOUGLAS
IPC: C08G73/02
Filed: 1997-05-16
Abstract: A process for dry creping tissue paper comprising the application of creping adhesives in at least two steps. The adhesive applied in at least one of the steps is a polyvinyl alcohol while the adhesive applied in at least one other step comprises a water-soluble, thermosetting, cationic polyamide resin. The process provides high adhesion and doctorability for dry creping.
Patent CA-2259947-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved nonwoven barrier
Inventor: COHEN BERNARD
IPC: A61B19/08
Filed: 1997-06-19
Abstract: A sterilizable nonwoven material which is subjected to electreting, and more particularly electrostatic electreting is provided. The nonwoven materials may include laminate nonwovens wherein one or more layers are subjected to electreting. The nonwoven material(s) may also be treated with an antistatic material before or after subjecting the same to electreting.
Patent CA-2260180-A1 (CA)
Title: Sheet bar joining apparatus
Inventor: ISOYAMA SHIGERU
IPC: H05B6/10
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: A sheet bar joining apparatus comprises a heater provided between a delivery-side clamp for clamping a rear end of a preceding sheet bar and an entry-side clamp for clamping a front end of a succeeding sheet bar; upper and lower anti-buckling plates provided on the entry-side clamp and located above and below the sheet bars; upper comb tooth portions and lower comb tooth portions formed in the upper and lower anti-buckling plates, respectively; a heat resistant insulator provided at a surface of each comb tooth portion opposed to the sheet bars; and a plurality of groove portions provided near the surface of each comb tooth portion opposed to the sheet bars.
Patent CA-2261936-A1 (CA)
Title: Equipement electronique de bord assurant la liaison de donnees au cours des missions
Inventor: SABATINO ANTHONY E
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un équipement électronique de bord assurant la liaison de données au cours de missions, ledit équipement permettant à un aéronef de recevoir, d'émettre et de traiter une diversité de types d'informations. Cet équipement est capable de générer et de recevoir des informations vidéos destinées à être visualisées par un pilote dans un poste de pilotage. Ledit système demande, reçoit et reconnaît des données relatives à la connaissance de la situation de même que des données de mise à jour de la mission et il traite ces informations conformément à leur contenu. Toute image vidéo reçue par le pilote, soit de manière externe, soit de manière interne, peut être annotée et, soit enregistrée en mémoire, soit émise vers l'extérieur. Ce système permet à de multiples aéronefs en mission de rester en relation permanente s'agissant de la connaissance de leurs positions relatives et de celles des cibles, et il délivre des informations actualisées relatives à la situation existant au niveau de la cible. Le fait que ledit système effectue ces opérations de la manière la plus automatisée qui soit, réduit la charge incombant au pilote et accroît de manière significative la capacité de la mission.
Patent CA-2262019-A1 (CA)
Title: Target nucleic acid sequence amplification method
Inventor: TREVISIOL EMMANUELLE
IPC: C12Q1/686
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: A target nucleic acid sequence amplification method wherein at least the target nucleic acid sequence, at least one oligonucleotide primer specific for the target sequence, one or more enzymatic activities and nucleotides are provided, and the target sequence is amplified under conditions suitable in particular for said enzymatic or activity or activities, is disclosed. According to the method, at least one of the nucleotides is a prefunctionalised nucleotide that differs from the other nucleotides at least in that it includes at least one unprotected reactive covalence function in at least one predetermined site of the base of said nucleotide, in order to give a prefunctionalised amplification product including at least one such prefunctionalised nucleotide. Nucleotides for carrying out the method are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2263289-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POTSCHIES HEINZ
IPC: A47K1/09
Filed: 1997-07-16
Abstract: This invention concerns a toothbrush holder (1) which serves to support toothbrushes and has both a point of support (6) and, at a distance thereof, a point of abuttment (7) for contact with the toothbrush handle on opposite sides. The point of support is provided on the back side in an area towards the brush head and the point of abuttment on the inside in an area away from the toothbrush handle. The plane connecting both points of contact is essentially almost horizontal and the separation between the two points of support (6, 7) is less than the separation between the center of gravity (S) of the tooth brush (5) and the rear end (15) of the toothbrush handle.
Patent CA-2264267-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-dibenzofuranamines and 2-aminocyclohepta¬b|benzofurans
Inventor: KIEFER ANTON DANIEL JUNIOR
IPC: C07D409/12
Filed: 1997-08-25
Abstract: The invention provides substituted-2-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrodibenzofurans and 2-aminocyclohepta¢b!benzo-furans useful as 5-HT1F agonists.
Patent CA-2266733-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible coaxial cable and method of making same
Inventor: AHERN MICHAEL
IPC: H01B13/14
Filed: 1997-09-22
Abstract: A flexible coaxial cable comprises a core including at least one inner conductor and a closed cell foam dielectric surrounding the inner conductor.  The flexible coaxial cable also includes a tubular metallic sheath closely surrounding and preferably bonded to the core. The closed cell foam dielectric is a low density polyolefin foam and possesses improved electrical properties over conventional foam dielectrics. The coaxial cable has a velocity of propagation of greater than about 90 percent of the speed of light but still maintains high flexibility and bending characteristics.
Patent CA-2267002-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAI GIRISH
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: A virtual dial-up service is provided via multiple Internet Service Provides (ISPs). In particular, a remote user accesses the virtual dial-up service by establishing a connection to a serving ISP. The Serving ISP establishes a first tunnel to an anchor ISP. The latter establishes a tunnel to, e.g., a private intranet. As a result, a virtual private network (VPN) service is provided that enables remote access, via multiple tunnels, to a private network.
Patent CA-2267821-A1 (CA)
Title: Kinesiological instrument for limb movements
Inventor: SCOTT STEPHEN H
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: An instrument for measuring kinetic and kinematic variables of multi-joint motor tasks comprises a linkage having four links connected at four joints, each joint having articulation about an axis, the four axes of articulation being substantially parallel, limb coupling means for coupling a limb to the linkage, the limb coupling means maintaining alignment of centers of rotation of two joints of the limb with centers of rotation of two joints of the linkage, means for providing a load to at least one of the two joints of the linkage, means for obtaining data respecting angular position of at least one of the joints of the linkage. In an alternative embodiment, the linkage has only two links. The invention also provides methods for detecting, monitoring, and/or treating neural and/or muscular problems associated with impaired movement of limbs.