baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2271777-A1 (CA)
Title: Hsv/aav hybrid amplicon vectors
Inventor: JACOBY DAVID R
IPC: C12N15/869
Filed: 1997-11-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid vector system which incorporates elements of herpesvirus and adeno-associated virus which are capable of expressing a gene product in eukaryotic cells. The vector system of the present invention provides a means of packaging plasmid DNA into highly infectious virions which can efficiently and safely deliver large transgenes to both mitotic and postmitotic cells in a state which can be maintained for extended periods. The invention pertains to the use of this vector system in introducing and expressing gene sequences in mitotic and postmitotic cells for therapeutic purposes.
Patent CA-2273373-A1 (CA)
Title: Taping gun mud pump apparatus
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID LYNN
IPC: B05C9/00
Filed: 1999-05-31
Abstract: A container is provided for holding taping mud. A progressive cavity rotary drive pump is located in the container and secured to the bottom of the container. The pump has an inlet in the container and an outlet. An outlet member is secured to the pump outlet and extends through the container on one side and has an outlet end extending upward.      The pump has a rotary drive shaft for operating the pump. A rotary shaft is coupled to the drive shaft and extends through the container wall on an opposite side. An electrically operated drive is provided for operating the pump for pumping mud from the container into the taping gun when its inlet is coupled to the outlet end of the outlet member.
Patent CA-2275258-A1 (CA)
Title: Thermal nasal dilator
Inventor: MITRA SEKHAR
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 1997-12-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a nasal dilator which comprises a means for dilating the nostrils and a thermal element, which can be worn on the nose of a hu-man for an extended period of time, as well as a method of treatment for relief of nasal congestion/blockage, si-nus discomfort and pain, and other cold and/or allergy symptoms associated therewith, by applying said nasal dilator to the nose of a human in need of such treatment.
Patent CA-2278740-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BONIN JACQUES L
IPC: C04B7/44
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for driving a cylinder (1) in rotation about its longitudinal axis, comprising (a) a ring gear (2) perpendicular to the cylinder axis; (b) truncated rollers (4, 5) arranged on each side of the ring gear, one of which at least being a drive roller; and (c) at least one actuator acting on at least one roller for pressing it on the ring gear, the actuator supports and the roller supports being linked to a common structure capable of moving to respond to the movements and possible direction changes during its operation. The invention is applicable for a rotary furnace for firing minerals.
Patent CA-2279311-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for biological tissue treatment utilizing high frequency
Inventor: WATANABE YASUO
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: An apparatus for biological tissue treatment utilizing high frequencies, which can dispense with counter electrode plates and treat biological tissues by means of discharge between a discharge electrode and the biological tissues and Joule heat generated by a current flowing locally through the biological tissues. The apparatus is provided with an electromagnetic radiation electrode (1) that radiates a strong electromagnetic wave from the tip thereof when a high-frequency current having at least high-band radio frequencies is supplied thereto. By utilizing not only an arc discharge (10) that takes place at the affected part (9) of a biological tissue (8) by locating the tip of the electrode (1) at such a position as to expose the biological tissue (8) in an electromagnetic field close to the tip of the electrode (1) but also Joule heat that is locally generated by a current flowing into the biological tissue (8) with the tissue (8) serving as the earth, the apparatus gives the biological tissue (8) various treatments, such as vaporization, dissection, and coagulation and hemostasis brought about by thermal denaturation.
Patent CA-2282264-A1 (CA)
Title: 7-methylthiooxomethyl and 7-methylthiodioxomethyl paclitaxels
Inventor: VYAS DOLATRAI M
IPC: C07D305/14
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: The present invention concerns novel paclitaxel derivatives, their use as antitumor agents, and pharmaceutical formulations.
Patent CA-2285496-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIBSON MARK W
IPC: F16L58/04
Filed: 1999-10-05
Abstract: A pipeline having a reinforcing wrapping helically wound around said pipeline. The wrapping comprises a naturally-occurring hydrophobic fibre exhibiting chemical and electrical resistance properties. In particular, the wrapping comprises basalt or jasper fibres and a matrix polymer encapsulating the fibres, with the matrix polymer being adhered to the pipeline. The fibres and polymer may also be coated on the pipeline.
Patent CA-2290822-A1 (CA)
Title: A microbiocidal formulation
Inventor: MAHON JOHN
IPC: A23L3/34
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a microbiocidal formulation suitable, following dissolution in a diluent, to form microbiocidal solution for microbiocidal treatment of an environment. The formulation comprising sufficient diluent alkalinity neutralising agent so that, following dissolution in the diluent, an alkalinity of no more than 100, preferably no more than 50 mg/l bicarbonate alkalinity is observed in the microbiocidal solution. The formulation also comprises sufficient pH neutralising agent so that, following dissolution in the diluent, a pH of 5.0-8.0, preferably 6.0-6.8, is observed in the microbiocidal solution. The formulation also comprises a microbiocidally effective amount of an alkalinity sensitive microbiocidal agent. The formulation is adapted to release the microbiocidally effective amount of the alkalinity sensitive microbiocidal agent over a microbiocidally effective period of time.
Patent CA-2291238-A1 (CA)
Title: Shape-adjustable surgical implement handle
Inventor: SWINDLE CARL
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 1998-05-18
Abstract: A multi-purpose surgical implement handle has proximal and distal ends. A gripping section is located toward the proximal end, and an attachment section is located toward the distal end. An adjusting section is interposed between the gripping section and the attachment section. The adjusting section may be bent by a human user at virtually any discrete location along the section. The adjusting section may include an increased-adjustability portion which is easier to bend than other portions of the adjusting section.
Patent CA-2292602-A1 (CA)
Title: Pump with anti-free flow feature
Inventor: SAMPSON RUSSELL M
IPC: A61M5/142
Filed: 1998-06-10
Abstract: A peristaltic pump is provided with a housing, a pump head in the housing, and a receiving path defined along a housing and pump head for receiving tubing. A door is pivotable about an axis between a closed position covering the receiving path and an open position exposing the receiving path.  A carrier is provided on the housing for holding and an anti-free flow slide clamp on the tubing in the receiving path. The carrier is movable relative to the housing so as to automatically effect closure of the tubing by the slide clamp when the door is opened.
Patent CA-2293003-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOKKO BRUCE J
IPC: D21H11/14
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: A process for making absorbent sheet material from recycle furnish includes treatment with a synergistic debonder composition. The debonder is capable of reducing tensile strength by 40 percent or more by way of a quaternary ammonium surfactant component and a nonionic surfactant component.
Patent CA-2293525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCGOUGH GERALD B
IPC: H04M17/02
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: Boîtier de téléphone public comprenant un compartiment à monnaie grande capacité comprenant un fond, une première et une seconde paroi latérale et une paroi arrière. Le compartiment comporte une ouverture frontale et une bordure périphérique entourant au moins partiellement l'ouverture frontale, et présentant un rebord arrière. Une porte de compartiment amovible permet de couvrir et de découvrir l'ouverture frontale. Cette porte comprend une première et une seconde plaque de verrouillage que l'on peut amener dans une position de verrouillage, dans laquelle elles dépassent au moins partiellement le rebord arrière de la bordure périphérique de façon qu'on ne puisse pas enlever la porte amovible. Un ensemble de verrouillage à clé peut être actionné de façon à bloquer de manière sélective la première et la seconde plaque de verrouillage en position de verrouillage.
Patent CA-2296080-A1 (CA)
Title: Ophthalmic compositions containing galactomannan polymers and borate
Inventor: ASGHARIAN BAHRAM
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: The present invention is directed to ophthalmic compositions containing a gelling amount of a combination of galactomannan polysaccharides and borates. The compositions gel or partially gel upon administration to the eye. The present invention also discloses methods of topical ophthalmic administration of the compositions of the eye.
Patent CA-2296400-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTTERY ROGER ALEXANDER
IPC: F16L37/248
Filed: 1998-07-06
Abstract: The filter assembly has a filter medium provided with end caps that form water-wettable junctions with the filter medium. The filter element is encapsulated in a housing which is formed from a plastics material capable of withstanding steam sterilization. This allows the filter element to be steam sterilized in situ and avoids the need for steam autoclaving and aseptic transfer.
Patent CA-2300642-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BULOW HENNING
IPC: H04B10/69
Filed: 2000-03-14
Abstract: A receiver for the reception of optically transmitted signals is proposed, wherein the originally transmitted signal is reconstructed from the disturbed input signal by comparison with simulated reference bit sequences.
Patent CA-2302444-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleansing and conditioning products for skin or hair with improved deposition of conditioning ingredients
Inventor: MCATEE DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 1998-08-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable, personal cleansing product useful for both cleansing and consistently conditioning the skin or hair. These products are used by the consumer by wetting the dry product with water. The product comprises of a water insoluble substrate, a lathering surfactant, and a conditioning component having a lipid hardness value of at least about 0.02 kg. This invention also encompasses methods for providing consistent deposition of conditioning agents to the skin or hair. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair using these products and to methods for manufacturing these products.
Patent CA-2304097-A1 (CA)
Title: Dual-service evaporator system for refrigerators
Inventor: KOPKO WILLIAM L
IPC: F25D17/06
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: The disclosed refrigeration appliance includes a fresh-food compartment (32) and a freezer compartment (34) with a plenum or duct (36) therebetween housing a single evaporator (30) and at least one fan (20) for establishing air flows through the plenum (36) in opposite directions, an air flow pattern through the plenum (36) and the fresh-food compartment (32) alternating with an air flow pattern through the plenum (36) and the freezer compartment (34). One-way air valves (22, 24, 26, 28) are located at opposite ends of the plenum (36), on opposing sides of the fan (20), and provide communication between the food compartments and the plenum. The one-way air valves allow an air flow to be established, selectively, either through the plenum (36) in the fresh-food compartment (32) or through the plenum (36) and the freezer compartment (34).  Operating in a fresh-food compartment cooling mode, air from the fresh-food compartment (32) circulating over the evaporator coils (30) serves to defrost the evaporator coils.
Patent CA-2307353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KOLB MARK ANDREW
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-05-01
Abstract: According to the present invention, e-mail messages are scanned for MIME and other file attachments. Such attachments are selectively stripped from the messages and stored in an accessible location. If desired, the attachment may be compressed prior to storage. A reference (e.g., a link) to the attachment and the location is then substituted in the original e-mail, which is then forwarded to the intended recipient. When the recipient desires to obtain the attachment, he or she selects the reference, preferably from a browser or other rendering engine. The attachment is then decompressed if necessary and served to the recipient.
Patent CA-2308059-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for connecting a pipe by means of a pipe coupling, connection between a pipe and a pipe coupling as well as a pipe coupling therefor
Inventor: NGHIEM XUAN LUONG
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting the end of a pipe (2, 31) to a pipe coupling (1) having at least one supporting pipe insert (3) provided with a ratchet mechanism (5, 65, 67, 124). First of all, the pipe (2, 31) and the supporting pipe insert (3) are fitted together. Then, the pipe (2, 31) is pressed so as to obtain an assembly that is form-fit with the ratchet mechanism (5, 65, 67, 125) and a joint with the axially contiguous sealing surfaces (7, 66, 68, 122). The method is characterized in that an axial force that impinges upon the sealing surfaces (7, 66, 68, 122) is applied to the pipe (2, 31) via an elastic device (20, 52) bearing upon the pipe coupling (1). The pipe (2, 31) can expand on the side of the ratchet mechanism (5, 65, 67, 125) which is turned to the pipe.
Patent CA-2313245-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SVENSSON ULLA
IPC: C12R1/225
Filed: 1998-12-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne une souche de Lactobacillus résistante in vitro à l'acide chlorhydrique et aux sucs gastriques et utile comme probiotique dans les aliments et dans les médicaments naturopathiques. Cette souche tolère les sels biliaires sans les déconjuguer sachant qu'une forte assimilation apparaît. Cette souche fait preuve d'une bonne survie lors de son passage par l'estomac et la région gastro-intestinale et se développe de façon optimale à environ 37 ·C. Ce lactobacille est un Lactobacillus paracasei, sous-esp. paracasei, qui est une bactérie à gram positif, homofermentaire et de forme allongée capable de produire de l'acide lactique L et contenant trois plasmides d'une taille respective de 2,2, 4,36 et 9,1 Kb. L'invention concerne également une composition contenant cette souche et un produit consistant en un concentré de cette souche ou le contenant.
Patent CA-2313686-A1 (CA)
Title: Constant heating value aqueous fuel mixture and method for formulating the same
Inventor: SIBLEY JAMES E
IPC: C10L10/04
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: A method of formulating a fuel emulsion composition for use in a specified compression ignition engine in which the fuel composition includes a hydrocarbon petroleum distillate, purified water; alcohol; and an additive composition comprising various ingredients. The types and amounts of the fuel and alcohol are selected so that the sum of its net heating value (lower heating value * percent of total composition) and the net heating value of the additive composition yields a net heating value of the aqueous fuel composition that is within the operating parameters for fuel heating values for the engine.
Patent CA-2313751-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAN RED
IPC: B62B9/08
Filed: 2000-07-12
Abstract: A stroller with a brake device which has a mounting seat mounted between two upright rear rods of the stroller. An operating member has a slidable mounting portion mounted slidably on the mounting seat, an operating portion, and a downward extension which is connected to a transverse linking member that has two opposite ends connected to two brake members. The brake members are pivoted to the rear rods about a horizontal pivot axis. The operating member is operable for turning rearward to cause the slidable mounting portion and the transverse linking member to move rearward relative to the mounting seat so as to enable the brake members to pivot in a direction for moving to a braking position, where the brake members engage two rear wheels of the stroller to stop rotation of the same.        The operating member is further operable for turning forward to cause the slidable mounting portion and the transverse linking member to move forwardly relative to the mounting seat so as to enable the brake members to pivot in an opposite direction for moving to a releasing position, where the brake members are disengaged from the rear wheels.
Patent CA-2319044-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical-transmission system having a split-gain amplifier and a signal-modifying device
Inventor: GRISSOM JEFFREY W
IPC: H04B10/297
Filed: 1999-03-22
Abstract: An optical-transmission system (100) includes a split-gain amplifier (300), a first connector device (50), a second connector device (60), and a signal-modifying device (400). The split-gain amplifier has a first gain stage (300a) optically connected to a first set of at least two waveguide paths (301a, 302a) and a second gain stage (300b) optically connected to a second set of at least two waveguide paths (301b, 302b). The first connector device optically connects the at least two waveguide paths of the first set to a first combined-waveguide path (303a). The second connector device optically connects the at least two waveguide paths of the second set to a second combined-waveguide path (303b). The signal-modifying device is optically connected to the first and second combined-waveguide paths.
Patent CA-2320508-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSATO LEO
IPC: A47G33/12
Filed: 2000-09-19
Abstract: A tree stand having an inner well to contain water and an outer peripheral skirt for buttressing the well has pins which slide to engage a tree in the well. Access openings are provided in the peripheral skirt through which the pins of nested tree stands may penetrate so that a plurality of stands may be vertically stacked.
Patent CA-2324183-A1 (CA)
Title: Office table
Inventor: NOVALES ALBERTO SANZ
IPC: A47B13/02
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: It is provided with tubular legs (1) and includes four nodes or technical pieces (4) having a bottom arm (5) to be plugged into the tubular legs and lateral slots (15) for the tongued and grooved coupling of pieces (17) at the end of arms (21) constituted in pairs and connected to each other, those of one pair to the ones of the other pair by means of an intermediate tensor rod (25) so as to configure an horizontal structure associated to said legs, receiving the board (13) which is screwed both to the nodes (4) and to the intermediate frame, particularly to the plates (23) connecting each pair of arms (21) to the intermediate tensor rod (25).
Patent CA-2326390-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALTER GERALD
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for the identification and/or characterization of clones conferring a desired biological property from an expression library. The method of the invention comprises the step of analyzing for the expression of at least one (poly)peptide, such as a tag expressed as a fusion protein, together with a recombinant insert of a clone of said expression library, wherein the clones of said expression library are arranged in arrayed form. Said (poly)peptide may be fused N-terminally or C-terminally to said insert. The method of the invention further comprises the steps of contacting a ligand specifically interacting with a (poly)peptide expressed by the insert of a clone conferring said desired biological property with a first replica of said library of clones in arrayed form and analyzing said library of clones for the occurrence of an interaction, and/or carrying out a hybridization or an oligouncleotide fingerprint with a nucleic acid probe specific for the insert of a clone conferring said desired biological property with a second replica of said library of clones arranged in arrayed form and analyzing said library of clones for the occurrence of a specific hybridization. Finally, the method of the invention requires the identification of clones wherein an expression of the at least one (poly)peptide in step (a) and/or an interaction in step (b) and/or a hybridization or an oligonucleotide fingerprint in step (c) can be detected.  The present invention also relates to a kit useful for carrying out the method of the invention.
Patent CA-2330786-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular gfci receptacle
Inventor: KING GERALD N
IPC: H01R24/76
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: A modular electrical component for electrical wiring systems is provide d. The modular electrical component includes a removable electrical device, a base unit that fits within a junction box in the electrical wiring system and a mounti ng strap used to secure the base unit to the junction box. Typically, the removable electrical device has a plurality of power contacts that extend from a rear cover of the devic e, and the base unit has a plurality of terminal connections. The power contacts electrically connect to the terminal connections, when the replaceable electrical device is mated with the base unit. The removable electrical device may be, for example, a receptacle or switch. Preferably, the removable electrical device is a circuit interrupting device, such as a ground fault circuit interrupting device.
Patent CA-2333399-A1 (CA)
Title: Two-pack type curable composition and curing agent for use therein
Inventor: KAWAKUBO FUMIO
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2000-03-22
Abstract: A hardener for two-pack type curable compositions with excellent storage stability; a hardener composition which satisfies all of mechanical properties, recovery properties, and adhesion to adherends, is easily mixed for use, and has excellent storage stability, characterized by comprising a hydrolyzable silylated compound (a), a plasticizer (b) having no phthalic ester structure in the molecule, and a curing catalyst (c) containing divale nt tin; and a two-pack type curable composition which comprises a base composition and the hardener composition and cures upon mixing of these, wherein the base composition is characterized by comprising a curable organi c polymer (d) having in the molecule functional groups cross-linkable by a reaction catalyzed by the curing catalyst (c), an epoxidized silane compound  (f), and an epoxy resin (g).
Patent CA-2335219-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic bulletin board system and mail server
Inventor: KIKUGAWA SATORU
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic bulletin board system, which communicates with a user computer via a network, and mediates information exchange therebetween by an electronic bulletin board function. The electronic bulletin board is accompanied with a database of a notable words collection storing a plurality of words that are appropriately selected, each word in which is linked with a corresponding URL. A message text from a user computer is checked by using the notable words collection. When the message text does not include a notable word in the notable words collection, the message is posted on the bulletin board. When a notable word is found in the text, the notable word in the message text is converted into a hypertext format having the URL to which the word is linked as a link destination, and the message is posted on the bulletin board.
Patent CA-2336455-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREGOR CARSTEN
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: A metallic optical aerial cable comprising a metal tube (2), which has a longitudinal weld seam and contains one or more optical waveguides, and a metal wire (1) which is connected to the metal tube (2) in force- or shape-locking fashion.