baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2252552-C (CA)
Title: Method and system for inspecting a low gloss surface of an object at a vision station
Inventor: PARKER JEFFREY B
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 1997-04-09
Granted: 2003-04-22
Abstract: A method and system are provided for inspecting a low gloss surface (12) of an object (14) at a vision station utilizing a regular, extended pattern of infrared radiation. The system includes an infrared radiation source (10) and an infrared image converter and/or infrared cameras (16) to automatically locate a surface defect in the object. A signal processor processes a first set of electrical signals from the infrared cameras to obtain a second set of electrical signals which represent pattern distortions in the reflected infrared radiation signal caused by the surface defect in order to locate the surface defect in the object. The second set of electrical signals may be processed to classify the surface defect in the object as being an "in-dent"  or an "out-dent".
Patent CA-2252714-C (CA)
Title: Fibres de polyester non circulaires contenant du silicone et/ou des copolymeres, a section transversale presentant une tenue de forme amelioree et leur procede de production
Inventor: PHILLIPS BOBBY MAL
IPC: D01F1/10
Filed: 1997-04-25
Granted: 2002-04-02
Abstract: Composition extrudée en fusion constituée par la combinaison de 99,9 à 98,5 % en poids d'au moins un polyester et de 0,1 à 1,5 % en poids d'un additif et permettant d'obtenir une fibre en polyester ou en copolyester, dont la section transversale n'est pas circulaire et dont la tenue de forme présente une amélioration de 4 % au moins par rapport à une fibre semblable fabriquée au moyen d'une composition extrudée par fusion sans l'additif. Cet additif est présent au niveau de la surface de contact entre l'air et le polymère pendant le filage par fusion. L'invention concerne également un procédé servant à fabriquer la fibre.
Patent CA-2259409-C (CA)
Inventor: FROMMANN KLAUS
IPC: C23C2/24
Filed: 1997-07-01
Granted: 2006-09-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for coating material in the form of a strip, in which a metal strip is passed through a container which holds the melted coating material and, underneath the melt bath level, has a channel which encloses the material in the form of a strip, in which channel currents are induced in the coating material by means of inductors and cause an electromagnetic force in order to hold the coating material back. In this case, the channel (7) is attached to the base of the container (1) such that it is easily detachable and comprises a plurality of parts (6a to 6d) which can be separated in the strip running direction, are sealed with respect to one another and can individually be moved away from the strip (3), transversely with respect to the strip running direction, in order to replace the channel (7) with the strip (3) located in it, after releasing the separation connection.
Patent CA-2262632-C (CA)
Title: Magnetomechanical electronic article surveillance marker with low-coercivity bias element
Inventor: COPELAND RICHARD L
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 1997-08-21
Granted: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A material used to form a biasing element (16) for a magnetomechanical EAS marker (10) has a coercivity that is lower than the coercivity of biasing elements used in conventional magnetomechanical marker s. The marker (10) formed with the low coercivity material can be deactivated by applying an AC magnetic field at a level that is lower than is required for deactivation of conventional markers (curve 26). The marker (10) with the low coercivity bias element (16) can also be deactivated when at a greater distance from a deactivation device than was previously practical.
Patent CA-2268840-C (CA)
Title: Benzimidazole-2-carbamates for the treatment of viral infections and cancer
Inventor: CAMDEN JAMES BERGER
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 1997-11-26
Granted: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition that inhibits the growth of tumors and cancers in mammals and can be used to treat viral infections that comprises a fungicide is disclosed. The particular fungicide used is a benzimidazole derivative having formula (I), wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H, carboxyl (-CO2H). hydroxyl, amino or esters (-CO2R') wherein R' is selected from the group consisting of alkoxy, haloalkyl, alkenyl, and cycloalkyl wherein the alkyl groups have from 1-8 carbons or CH3CH2(OCH2CH2)n- or CH3CH2CH2(OCH2CH2CH2)n- or (CH3)2CH-(OCH(CH3)CH2)n- wherein n is from 1-3, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or mixtures thereof.</SD OAB>
Patent CA-2270477-C (CA)
Title: Recording method and apparatus
Inventor: FAHRAEUS CHRISTER
IPC: H04N1/107
Filed: 1997-11-03
Granted: 2007-07-31
Abstract: In a method for recording a selected sequence of characters with the aid of a pen, the latter is passed over the sequence of characters and a plurality of images, whose contents partially overlap, are recorded simultaneously with the aid of a light-sensitive sensor (8) with a two-dimensional sensor surface. The recorded images are put together, horizontally as well as vertically, into an image. Subsequently, the characters in the composite image are identified and stored in the pen with the aid of a predetermined character code format. The putting-together, the character identification, and the storing are carried out with the aid of a signal processing unit (20-24). By the method and the pen compensation is obtained for different speeds of movement and different angles of rotation of the pen.
Patent CA-2276505-C (CA)
Title: Chambering of low-energy training ammunition in automatic firearms
Inventor: DIONNE SYLVAIN
IPC: F41A33/00
Filed: 1999-06-25
Granted: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A barrel positioning spring moves a barrel in a blow-back operating pistol rearwardly when the slide recoils in order to position the chamber on the barrel to receive a further cartridge with the return of the slide. This spring in a Colt(TM) .45 caliber pistol may be seated on the recoil spring guide rod present beneath the barrel. A removable loading ramp extension is fitted to the frame in the space between the chamber end and the next cartridge to receive such cartridge as it is being chambered by the returning slide.
Patent CA-2276606-C (CA)
Inventor: MAZESS RICHARD B
IPC: A01N45/00
Filed: 1997-12-10
Granted: 2008-11-25
Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic methods for inhibiting, ameliorating or alleviating the hyperproliferative cellular activity of diseases of the prostate, e.g., prostatic cancer and prostatic hyperplasia, which includes administering to a patient in need thereof an active vitamin D analogue. Cell differentiation is promoted, induced or enhanced without causing to the patient dose-limiting hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria.
Patent CA-2284648-C (CA)
Title: Racle a langue et irrigateur a lame incurvee
Inventor: FOLEY RITA S
IPC: A61B17/24
Filed: 1998-03-24
Granted: 2003-06-10
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un appareil d'hygiène buccale (10) comportant: un corps creux (26) allongé présentant une extrémité distale, une extrémité proximale, une poignée proximale (12); un raccord (18) reliant l'extrémité proximale à une source de liquide pouvant être mise sous pression, une tête fixée à l'extrémité distale du corps creux, et une tête (36) dont la face extérieure finale (40) est munie d'une racle ou d'une lame de raclage et d'au moins un orifice d'irrigation (131) traversant l'extrémité frontale et s'ouvrant sur la face extérieure finale.
Patent CA-2290844-C (CA)
Title: Decoding device and decoding method
Inventor: SHIBATA TADASHI
IPC: H04N19/85
Filed: 1999-11-25
Granted: 2002-08-06
Abstract: The present invention realizes a smooth reproduced picture at the inverse playback, without losing of the naturality of display. Picture output candidate frames are decided such that intervals between frame are uniform on a time axis at a normal playback. When the candidate frame exists in a GOP preceding a GOP which is presently displayed and the number of frames in the GOP is unknown, a frame among one of a last or last but one I or P coded frame in the GOP, which is nearer to a true picture output frame is decided as a picture output candidate frame.
Patent CA-2293470-C (CA)
Title: Benzimidazole derivatives
Inventor: DALUGE SUSAN MARY
IPC: A61K31/7056
Filed: 1998-06-08
Granted: 2008-05-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to certain bezimidazole derivatives and their use in medical therapy particularly for the treatment or prophylaxis of virus infections such as those caused by herpes viruses. The invention also relates to the preparation of the benzimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.
Patent CA-2296800-C (CA)
Title: Adjacency-bound service discovery
Inventor: SCHADE ANDREAS
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2000-01-24
Granted: 2010-01-19
Abstract: Scheme and apparatus for distinguishing services offered by a service- providing device in adjacency of the apparatus from services offered by a service-providing device not being in the apparatus' adjacency. All devices - including the apparatus - are part of a wireless local network. The apparatus maintains a record with information about services and associated identifiers as well as a list of identifiers about the service-providing devices. The associated identifiers and the list of identifiers are compared to determine an associated service as being in adjacency of the apparatus if it is rendered by a service-providing device being listed in the list of identifiers. An associated service is determined as not being in adjacency of the apparatus if it is rendered by a service-providing device not being listed in the list of identifiers. The apparatus comprises a network interface for wireless communication with the service-providing devices, and a service discovery module which maintains the record with information services and associated identifiers.
Patent CA-2297732-C (CA)
Title: Ethers heterocycliques de vinyle utiles contre des troubles neurologiques
Inventor: WOLTERING THOMAS JOHANNES
IPC: A61P1/08
Filed: 1998-08-06
Granted: 2008-04-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation de composés de formule générale (I), ainsi que de leurs sels pharmaceutiquement acceptables, comme substances actives thérapeutiques, surtout pour maîtriser ou prévenir des troubles neurologiques aigus et/ou chroniques. Dans la formule, R désigne un halogène ou alkyle inférieur; n vaut 0 à 3; R<1> désigne un alkyle inférieur, cycloalkyle, benzyle le cas échéant substitué par hydroxyle, halogène, alcoxy inférieur ou alkyle inférieur, benzoyle le cas échéant substitué par amino, alkylamine inférieure ou dialkylamine inférieure, acétyle ou cycloalkyle-carbonyle; et (A) désigne un radical aromatique à 5 maillons relié par un atome de N et qui contient, outre l'atome de N de liaison, 1 à 3 atomes de N.
Patent CA-2302039-C (CA)
Title: Balais a laver et leurs composants
Inventor: SPECHT PAUL B
IPC: A47L13/146
Filed: 1998-01-15
Granted: 2004-09-21
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un balai laveur type papillon qui comporte un manche allongé (21) doté d'un corps (50) pourvu d'un canal et placé à une extrémité du manche. Le corps comporte des premier et second bras (51, 52) formant entre eux un canal. Le balai comporte également un élément de lavage (26) constitué d'une partie absorbant le liquide, compressible, pliable. L'élément de lavage (26) du balai et le corps pourvu d'un canal s'articulent l'un par rapport à l'autre le long d'une ligne d'articulation (62). L'élément de lavage est entraîné dans le canal, ce qui provoque son repliement le long d'un axe transversal et sa compression entre les bras du canal. Un mécanisme d'actionnement manuel comprend une poignée (66) et une tige de tensionnement (68) raccordant la poignée à un élément de l'ensemble de lavage et au corps constitué d'un canal de sorte de sorte que ceux-ci s'articulent de manière relative. L'élément de lavage comporte de préférence plusieurs paires d'orifices (135-138) qui permettent de fixer l'élément de lavage sur des supports de différentes tailles.
Patent CA-2306020-C (CA)
Title: Polymer compositions
Inventor: PFAHLER LORI BRANHAM
IPC: C08F236/06
Filed: 2000-04-18
Granted: 2004-09-21
Abstract: The open time of a cementitious composition, such as a grout, may be increased by the incorporating therein, as a binder, a polymer composition comprising a film-forming copolymer formed by polymerisation of a monomer mixture comprising 1 to 3% of at least one monomer selected from the group of monomers consisting of amides of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated C3 to C6 carboxylic acids and N-vinyl lactams, and at least one hydroxy-(C1 to C8)alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer, wherein the total amount of these monomers is from 2 to 7.5% by weight of said monomer mixture.
Patent CA-2309586-C (CA)
Title: Cartographie optique genomique a l'aide de cartes de restriction ordonnees
Inventor: SCHWARTZ DAVID C
IPC: G16B30/00
Filed: 1998-07-01
Granted: 2012-01-03
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé permettant de produire des cartes de restriction ordonnées à haute résolution et de grande efficacité sur la base de données créées à partir des images des populations de molécules d'ADN individuelles (clones) digérées par les enzymes de restriction. On utilise un modelage détaillé et un algorithme statistique, ainsi qu'un algorithme interactif fondé sur une programmation dynamique et un procédé heuristique faisant appel à des procédures de séparation et évaluation pour trouver la carte de restriction la plus probable à partir de données expérimentales.
Patent CA-2311029-C (CA)
Title: System and method for evaluating labor progress during childbirth
Inventor: KIMANANI EBI
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2000-06-08
Granted: 2006-03-28
Abstract: An apparatus for tracking the labor progress of a patient during childbirth is provided including an input for receiving a group of clinical measurements associated to a patient. The group of clinical measurements including data elements indicative of a measurement of a previous dilatation of the cervix of the patient, a contraction count, a previous level of descent of the child, a previous effacement measurement of the cervix, an epidural status and a parity status. The group of clinical measurements is processed to generate a certain expected dilatation of the cervix by using tree following formula: x= AA + BB* (1-y) +CC*z + DD*w +EE*v + FF*u where x is the certain expected dilatation of the cervix; y is the epidural status; z is the previous dilatation of the cervix measurement: w is the previous effacement measurement of the cervix; v is the previous level of descent of the child; u is the contraction count; and where AA, BB, CC, DD, EE and FF are a set of real numbers. The certain expected dilatation of the cervix can be used to assist in determining whether a cesarean delivery is appropriate. A system for tracking the labor progress of a patient during childbirth is provided including a broker unit, a labor progress unit and an information gathering unit. The broker unit coordinates the communication in the system by receiving messages anal forwarding messages to the components of the system. The broker unit also provides publish/subscribe capabilities.
Patent CA-2315852-C (CA)
Title: Print engine scheduler with configureable traverser
Inventor: CONLEY JOHN H
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2000-08-09
Granted: 2005-06-21
Abstract: A scheduler for a printing machine is used to schedule the processing of sheets through several modules of the printing machine. The scheduler is adaptable to diverse machine configuration and machine environments. The scheduler includes a selector to select a traverser and to select policies from a library based on a model of the machine and the traverses selected by the selector. The traverser includes a search algorithm that is selected by the selector from a search algorithm library so that the traverser is abstracted from dependence on any particular search algorithm. Alternatively, the traverses includes a search algorithm shell and a plurality of search algorithm fragments that are selected by the selector from a search algorithm library based on a strategy design pattern so that the traverser is abstracted from dependence on any particular search algorithm shell and from dependence on any particular search algorithm fragment.
Patent CA-2321185-C (CA)
Inventor: LEE MARTIN ALAN
IPC: C12Q1/6818
Filed: 1999-02-18
Granted: 2009-04-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de détecter la présence d'une séquence d'acide nucléique cible dans un échantillon. Ce procédé consiste (a) à soumettre ledit échantillon à une réaction d'amplification à l'aide d'un ensemble de nucléotides, l'un d'entre eux au moins étant marqué par fluorescence; (b) à mettre en contact un produit d'amplification avec une sonde dans des conditions telles que ladite sonde s'hybride avec ladite séquence cible, la sonde comprenant une molécule réactive capable d'absorber la fluorescence d'un nucléotide marqué fluorescent ou d'émettre de l'énergie fluorescente vers ledit nucléotide; et (c) à surveiller la fluorescence de l'échantillon. Ce procédé peut être utilisé pour quantifier l'acide nucléique cible dans l'échantillon et déterminer des caractéristiques de séquence. L'invention concerne également des kits permettant de mettre ce procédé en oeuvre.
Patent CA-2322216-C (CA)
Title: Island forms
Inventor: PRESCOTT WILLIAM G
IPC: E01F1/00
Filed: 1999-03-01
Granted: 2005-02-15
Abstract: A gasoline service island comprises: a center section (22) and two end sections (24, 26). The center section (22) is formed by elongate wall members (28, 30) while the end section is formed by elongate wall member (32). End section (26) is formed by an elongate wall member (34). Each section is interconnected to its adjacent section at a pair of joints (35). The adjacent wall members connect to form an interior chamber (44) for the reception of liquid concrete. A gap (46) may exist at joint (35). Threaded studs (50), disposed upon respective sides of joint (35) and connect the two sides to form the joint.  Link (52) has substantially the same contour as the inner surfaces (40) of the wall members (30 32). Support (64) and cross brace (66) can be used to support a dispenser sump (68) or can be used to provide rigidity to the form. Cross braces (66) can be mounted either directly to one of a plurality of studs (70) or can be mounted using the support bar (64). In a preferred embodiment, cross brace (366) is adapted to engage another cross brace (266) as well as one of the wall members.
Patent CA-2323451-C (CA)
Inventor: TOKUYAMA TAKASHI
IPC: A61K31/14
Filed: 1999-03-10
Granted: 2013-01-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin conditioner comprising the compound represented by the general formula:   (see above formula) (wherein, the symbols are the same as those defined in the text). Examples of active ingredients of the present invention include L-arginine and ethanolamine. These active ingredients can be acquired as chemical synthesis products, or they may also be acquired in the form of natural substances. Preferable Examples of natural substances include substances containing L-arginine and/or ethanolamine obtained from rice. The skin conditioner as claimed in the present invention demonstrates remarkable effectiveness as an agent for the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis and as a skin moisture retention agent.
Patent CA-2324287-C (CA)
Inventor: CHATWIN CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: B29C47/04
Filed: 1999-03-03
Granted: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a security item comprises coextruding at least two polymer plastics materials (6, 7) with different characteristics so as to form a substrate, neither material being biaxially oriented; and providing security indicia (14) on the substrate.
Patent CA-2327295-C (CA)
Title: Train d'atterrissage auxiliaire avant pour aeronef
Inventor: CIPRIAN DANILO
IPC: B64C25/32
Filed: 2000-12-04
Granted: 2009-03-17
Abstract: Le train avant d'un avion comprend un groupe principal d'au moins une roue (10) en contact permanent avec le sol et un groupe secondaire d'au moins une roue (12) normalement écarté du sol, lorsque l'avion est au sol. En cas de freinage d'urgence consécutif à un décollage avorté, ou en cas de crevaison d'un pneumatique (11) d'une roue (10) du groupe principal, la ou les roues (12) entrent en contact avec le sol. Un surdimensionnement du train avant est ainsi évité.
Patent CA-2335555-C (CA)
Inventor: NOWAK MICHAEL T
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 1999-06-08
Granted: 2006-09-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a gripping device ( 10) for a hand held article. The gripping device has an encasement assembly (20) for fitting on a hand grip portion (14) of the article. The encasement assembly contains a controllable fluid (22), such as magnetorheological and electrorheological fluids. The gripping device also has an activating assembly (40) for selectively applying a field to the controllable fluid to change its rheological behavior, e,g, increasing its viscosity. Thus, the controllable fluid can maintain the shape of the encasement assembly until the activating assembly withdraws the applied field therefrom.  The present invention further relates to a manual implement (12) that has the above gripping device fitted thereon and a method for using a manual implement having the above gripping device.
Patent CA-2341732-C (CA)
Inventor: FUJII TAKAO
IPC: A61K47/38
Filed: 1999-08-24
Granted: 2008-08-19
Abstract: There is provided a powder composition for nasal administration comprising a drug having a particle size of less than 10 µm or a lyophilized drug, a water--absorbing and water-slightly soluble base material, and a water-absorbing and gel-forming base materials. The composition has excellent drug absorbability.
Patent CA-2351956-C (CA)
Inventor: FERREIRA VALDEMAR
IPC: B62B9/18
Filed: 2001-06-28
Granted: 2008-02-12
Abstract: Disclosed is an interconnected steering system with built-in front wheel suspension for baby prams, wherein only two wheels are used and are interconnected for steering. This system consists of two rotatable wheel suspension blocks (2) supporting the wheels (1), the blocks (2) rotatably supported by the front legs (7) of the chassis and having a suspension spring (5) inside each suspension block (2). Steering bar (3) is pivotably connected to the suspension block (2) at points (Y). This new system will allow the use of larger wheels, increasing the comfort of both the baby and the user.
Patent CA-2352853-C (CA)
Inventor: FELL DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: A61F13/22
Filed: 1999-12-21
Granted: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A urinary incontinence device and a method of making the device. The device includes a resilient member and a non-absorbent which at least partially encloses the resilient member. The non-absorbent and the resilient member are formed into an elongated softwind having a first end and a second end. The softwind is folded upon itself such that the first and second ends are aligned adjacent to one another and the softwind contains at least two folds therebetween. The resilient member extends between at least two of the folds. The softwind is then compressed into an elongated pledget having an insertion end and a trailing end with the resilient member located at least in the insertion end. The resilient member is capable of expanding at least a portion of the pledget to provide a supportive backdrop for a woman's urethra when inserted into a woman's vagina.