baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2369873-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic display materials associated with products
Inventor: CHAN ALBERT WAI TAI
IPC: A63H3/50
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: Innovative and improved display materials associated with products provide enhanced information to potential or actual purchasers of such products. In an aspect of the invention, electronic product packaging for demonstrative use in association with a product comprises demonstration means adapted o demonstrate visually or audibly the use or capabilities of the product under the control of integrated circuit means.
Patent CA-2371998-A1 (CA)
Title: Analysis of video signal quality
Inventor: HOLLIER MICHAEL PETER
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2000-01-24
Abstract: Two video signals, typically an original signal (16) and a degraded version (16d) of the same signal, are analysed firstly to identify the perceptually relevant boundaries of the elements forming the video images depicted therein (31). These boundaries are then compared (33) to determine the extent to which the properties of the boundaries defined in one image (16) are preserved in the other (16d), to generate an output (38) indicative of the perceptual difference between the first and second signals. The boundaries may be defined by edges, colour, luminance or texture contrasts, disparities between frames in a moving or steroscopic image, or other means. The presence, absence, difference in clarity or difference in means of definition of the boundaries is indicative of the perceptual importance of the differences between the signals, and therefore of the extent to which any degradation of the signal (16d) will be perceived by the human viewer of the resulting degraded image. The results may also be weighted (36) according to the perceptual importance of the image depicted - for example the features which identify a human face, and in particular those responsible for visual speech cues.
Patent CA-2372762-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HERNANDEZ ERNESTO
IPC: C11B3/10
Filed: 2000-05-10
Abstract: Cette invention porte sur le raffinage d'huiles de glycérides dans l'industrie alimentaire, et notamment sur l'élimination des acides gras et de la pâte de neutralisation des huiles au cours du raffinage. Selon le procédé de cette invention, l'appareil met en contact l'huile de glycéride brute avec un agent agglomérant, de préférence une solution de silicate soluble, de sorte que les contaminants s'agglomèrent dans une phase discrète. La phase discrète est séparée de la phase huileuse liquide par un moyen de séparation physique, de préférence par filtration.
Patent CA-2373241-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRACEFFA JOSEPH T
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a dual-mode infrared/radio frequency (IR/RF) transmitter is secured within a wristband worn by the mother and within an ankle and/or wristband worn by the infant. In a matching mode of operation, IR signals are received by infrared receivers located within the various rooms of the hospital to precisely and automatically determine by proximity that mother and infant are correctly united. In a presence detecting mode, RF signals from the infant's badge are detected by RF receivers located throughout the maternity ward of the hospital or throughout the hospital generally. In a security mode, RF receivers located proximate exits of either the maternity ward and/or the hospital detect RF signals from the ankle and provide a signal to generate an alarm.
Patent CA-2375000-A1 (CA)
Title: Upright vacuum cleaner with spring loaded nozzle
Inventor: NISHIKORI TAMAKI
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly, a canister assembly pivotally mounted to said nozzle assembly, a suction fan and drive motor and a biaser. The biaser has a first end that engages the nozzle assembly and a second end that engages the canister assembly. The biaser provides a positive downforce urging the forward end of the nozzle assembly toward the surface being cleaned.
Patent CA-2375254-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de production de composes de condensation
Inventor: GOTTSCHALL KLAUS
IPC: C08F8/34
Filed: 2000-06-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de production d'un composé de condensation. Ce procédé consiste à faire réagir au moins un groupe fonctionnel d'au moins un premier composé à faible poids moléculaire et présentant au moins deux groupes fonctionnels avec au moins un groupe fonctionnel d'au moins un deuxième composé à faible poids moléculaire et présentant au moins deux groupes fonctionnels, ce deuxième composé pouvant être identique ou différent du premier composé à faible poids moléculaire. L'invention est caractérisée en ce qu'au moins un des groupes fonctionnels participant à cette réaction a été activé, avant la transformation par réaction, par un composé de la structure suivante (I) où R' représente un atome d'halogène ou un reste (I') ; R1, R2, R1' et R2' sont identiques ou différents et représentent de l'hydrogène, des restes alkyle, aryle, cycloalkyle, hétérocycliques ou aralkyle à chaîne linéaire ou ramifiée et ayant 30 atomes de carbone maximum ou bien R1 et R2 ou R1' ou R2' ou tant R1 et R2 que R1' et R2' sont liés pour former un carbocycle ou un hétérocycle.
Patent CA-2376901-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAUKOV LES
IPC: B26D7/22
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: The invention consists of a cutting blade and a blade guard located in close proximity to the cutting blade. The cutting blade and blade guard surround an opening of a sheet material dispenser. The blade guard acts to shield a user from the cutting blade during operation of the sheet material dispenser.
Patent CA-2377784-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MC MILLAN JANINE SUSAN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nucleic acid molecules encoding proteins associated with the modulation of obesity, diabetes and/or metabolic energy levels. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules and the recombinant and purified proteins encoded thereby and their use in therapeutic and diagnostic protocols for conditions such as obesity, diabetes and energy imbalance. The subject nucleic acid molecules and proteins and their derivatives, homologs, analogs, chemical equivalents and mimetics are proposed as therapeutic and diagnostic agents for obesity, diabetes and energy imbalance.
Patent CA-2381344-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical system analysis of cells
Inventor: GHOSH RICHIK
IPC: G01N33/566
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, screens, reagents and kits for optical system analysis of cells to rapidly determine the distribution, environment, or activity of fluorescently labeled reporter molecules in cells for the purpose of screening large numbers of compounds for those that specifically affect neurite outgrowth.
Patent CA-2383322-A1 (CA)
Title: Differential pressure flow meter with integrated pressure taps
Inventor: KLEVEN LOWELL
IPC: G01F1/42
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: A flow device (100) including a differential flow plate (108) insertable into a flow path between pipe sections (58-1, 58-2) including a flow conduit (110) supporting a flow interrupter (112) and differential pressure taps (114, 116).  The flow conduit (110) including a seamless interface (154) between the flow interrupter (112) and the pressure taps (114, 116) to reduce non-attributable pressure loss between differential pressure taps (114, 116) as well as reduce field installation labor including that of pressure testing the various pressure couplings.
Patent CA-2383482-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YOUNG THOMAS W
IPC: G05D16/00
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: A gas delivery system for propane or natural gas includes a gas service line, a pressure regulator connected in the gas service line, and a flow control valve device permanently installed at a predetermined location in the gas service line, e.g., upstream of the regulator or downstream of a gas meter in the case of a natural gas system. The flow control valve device includes a valve body incorporating an integral pressure tap for enabling a measurement of gas pressure at the predetermined locations. The valve device also includes a valve operator having an open position in which flow takes place through the valve device and a closed position in which flow through the valve device is blocked and a locking mechanism with a specialized key issued only to service personnel for selectively locking the valve operator in the open and closed positions.
Patent CA-2383969-A1 (CA)
Title: Recombinant megalomicin biosynthetic genes and uses thereof
Inventor: VOLCHEGURKSY YANINA
IPC: C12N9/90
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: Recombinant nucleic acid, e.g DNA compounds that encode all or a portion of the megalomicin polyketide synthase and modification enzymes are used to express recombinant polyketide synthase genes in host cells for the producti on of megalomicin, megalomicin derivatives, and other polyketides that are usef ul as antibiotics, motilides, and antiparasitics.
Patent CA-2383983-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted indolealkanoic acids
Inventor: VAN ZANDT MICHAEL C
IPC: C07D417/06
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis.
Patent CA-2384459-A1 (CA)
Title: Cale-pieds
Inventor: JENSEN CLINT STANLEY SCOTT
IPC: A43C11/06
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un article utilisé avec des chaussures. L'invention concerne plus spécifiquement un cale-pieds (1) comprenant une sangle de talon (2), une sangle de semelle (3) réglable en longueur, et une sangle de cou-de-pied (4) réglable en longueur et pouvant être tendue. Les cale-pieds sont en général utilisés sous forme de paires comprenant chacune des cale-pieds gauche et droite.
Patent CA-2386040-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BLICKHAN BRYAN J
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2000-10-12
Abstract: Blood processing systems and methods separate blood drawn from a donor into red blood cells and platelets. The systems and methods operate in a first mode to collect platelets while returning red blood cells to the donor. The systems and methods operate in a second mode to concurrently collect both platelets and red blood cells without returning platelets or red blood cells to the donor.
Patent CA-2386056-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANG THOMPSON
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: A method is provided for joining a microchip device to a capillary tube. The microchip device has a capillary channel opening onto an edge surface of the device. A short hole is drilled into the edge surface, aligned with the capillary channel. The drilling is done with a flat bottom, preferably by a two-step drilling process. Then, the end of the capillary can be inserted into the hole so that its end is substantially flush with the flat bottom of the hole, thereby eliminating dead volume. Testing has shown that this connection provides very little band broadening of samples transported through the capillary channel into the capillary tube. The tip of the capillary tube can be tapered, so that it is suitable for use as an electrospray source for a mass spectrometer.
Patent CA-2391353-A1 (CA)
Title: Encapsulation protocol for linking storage area networks over a packet-based network
Inventor: SMELTZER KENNETH DONALD
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for encapsulating SCSI protocol for data transmission between two or more nodes (110, 112, 100) across a packet-based network (140). The method of the present invention includes the steps of, at each node in the network, identifying all other available nodes on the network, and the remote devices attached to those nodes; representing one or more of the attached remote devices such that they are made available to the node's local host; encapsulating the I/O phases between one or more local hosts and one or more of the remote devices; and repeating the encapsulating step of subsequent I/Os between one or more hosts and one or more devices. The step of encapsulating I/O phases between a local host and a remote device can further comprise encapsulating task management functions, error recovery functions and normal I/O processing function. Each node (130, 120, 150) can be a Fibre Channel-to-SCSI router.
Patent CA-2391448-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUBIN LEO
IPC: A61K31/46
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: A method and device for discharging an electrical defibrillation pulse or an  electrical demand pacer pulse or delivering at least one pharmaceutical agen t to treat conditions such as cardiac arrest, bradycardia, arrhythmia, cardiac  standstill, PEA, EMD and other heart conditions are disclosed. The pharmaceutical agent can be delivered into the heart tissue, the heart cavit y, or the peritoneal cavity. The pharmaceutical agent can also include analgesi cs such as morphine. Also included are pharmaceutical agents used to increase myocardial contractility or inhibit platelet aggregation and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) and thyroid hormones such as T3 and T4 can be delivered. A method for the treatment of cardiac arrest or pulmonary hypertension patients by administering a therapeutically effective amount of  vasoactive intestinal polypeptide is also encompassed by the invention.</SDO AB>
Patent CA-2392437-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUTSCHIN RALF
IPC: B65H75/26
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A cable drum, comprising a substantially cylindrical drum body (21), having drum walls (12, 13) arranged at its axial ends, and comprising a groove arrangement arranged on the drum body (21), enables winding of a cable in a rotational direction in the clockwise direction as well as counter thereto. The groove arrangement has at least one parallel area (2, 3) in which the grooves (4, 5) extends parallel to the circumferential direction and at least one incline area (6, 7) in which the grooves (8, 9, 10, 11) are slanted at an angle relative to the circumferential direction.  All grooves (4, 5) in the parallel areas (2, 3) have the same groove width (a).  The grooves (8, 9, 10, 11) in the incline area (6, 7) cross one another.
Patent CA-2397460-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TOLMAN RANDY C
IPC: E21B43/117
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for perforating and treating multiple intervals of one or more subterranean formations (86) intersected by a wellbore by deploying a bottom-hole assembly having a perforating device (134) and at least one sealing mechanism (120) within said wellbore. The perforating device (134) is used to perforate the first interval to be treated.  Then the bottom-hole assembly is positioned within the wellbore such that the sealing mechanism (120), when actuated, establishes a hydraulic seal in the wellbore to positively force fluid to enter the perforations (230, 231) corresponding to the first interval to be treated. A treating fluid is then pumped down the wellbore and into the perforations (230, 231) created in the perforated interval. The sealing mechanism (120) is released, and the steps are then repeated for as many intervals as desired, without removing the bottom hole assembly from said wellbore.
Patent CA-2403123-A1 (CA)
Title: Power supply system and device driven thereby
Inventor: SHIOYA MASAHARU
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A power supply system generates supply electric power by using a power generation fuel. The system includes a fuel charged portion in which the power generation fuel is charged, a power generator which generates power generation electric power by using the power generation fuel, an output controller which operates or stops the power generator and, a start-up controller which supplies start-up electric power used for operating the output controller to the output controller.
Patent CA-2404627-A1 (CA)
Title: Tubular electrode assembly
Inventor: PARTINGTON THOMAS JOHN
IPC: C25B11/02
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: An electrode comprises an outer tube (1) containing a spiral inner electrode (5) which surrounds a rod (4) held at its ends by fittings (E1, E2) in the ends of the tube.
Patent CA-2404669-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIMURA HIROYUKI
IPC: A61K31/437
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouvelles compositions médicinales destinées à inhiber la réponse immunitaire sélective Th2 et des compositions médicinales destinées à inhiber la cyclooxygénase caractérisée en ce qu'elle contient des dérivés de pyrazole condensé représentés par la formule générale (I) ou leurs sels.
Patent CA-2406250-A1 (CA)
Title: Food container having separable refrigerant section
Inventor: CRETE RAYMONDE
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: A food container having a separable refrigerant section comprising:   a container part having an open upper end and a lower end with a bottom;   a separable lid configured and sized to sealingly and releasably engage the open upper end of the container part;   a refrigerant section having an top end and a bottom end and said top end being configured and sized to releasingly engage the lower end of the container part.
Patent CA-2407142-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for establishing a binaural communication link and binaural hearing devices
Inventor: JAKOB ANDREAS
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: A binaural communication link between two hearing devices is established via at least one wire (7W) and a conductor, which is formed by individual's body (7B).
Patent CA-2408513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THOMASSEN-WOLF ELISABETH
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to human polypeptides causing or leading to th e modulation of the immune system. The invention further relates to nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, methods for production of the polypeptides,  methods for immunosuppression, pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions an d kits comprising the polypeptides and uses of the polypeptides.
Patent CA-2408980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YEUNG PETER
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: A range hood having a back panel equipped with an air intake. The back panel is an enclosure that projects downward from the rear of the main body of the range hood. The motor housing is contained within the main body and has a motor and fan.  The motor housing acts as a grease catcher. Air from above a cooking surface is drawn in through the air intake through the back panel and into the motor housing. A  tray attached to the motor housing connects to a venting duct attached to the back panel, thereby forming an air passage through which air from the back panel travels into the motor housing. The back panel may be folded when the range hood is not in use.
Patent CA-2410560-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCANTLIN NATALIE
IPC: A42B1/06
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: An open-back hat (10) is provided which includes an adjustable sweatband (12), a forwardly extending bill (16), and a crown extending upwardly from the sweatband and bill in order to cover the forehead and sides of a wearer's head, while leaving a large rear open area (20). The area (20) allows pull-through of long hair and/or special hairstyles. In this manner, women or men with long hair may wear a baseball-type hat without fear of hairstyle damage.
Patent CA-2412392-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASP BERYL
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: Estramustine phosphate is shown to act as an inhibitor of bone resorption and can thus be used to treat, prevent or alleviate the symptoms of bone metastasis which arise due to said bone resorption.
Patent CA-2412874-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAU CHEUK-KUN
IPC: C07D309/38
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: Cette invention a trait à de nouveaux composés correspondant à la formule (I), qui se révèlent des plus utiles dans le traitement d'états pathologiques liés à la cyclooxygénase-2. Elle concerne également certaines compositions pharmaceutiques comportant des composés correspondant à la formule (I) ainsi que des méthodes de traitement d'états pathologiques liés à la cyclooxygénase-2, consistant à administrer au patient exigeant un tel traitement une quantité efficace du point de vue thérapeutique et non toxique d'un composé correspondant à la formule (I).
Patent CA-2414704-A1 (CA)
Title: Tertiary amine compounds for use in immunoassays
Inventor: SHANAFELT ARMEN B
IPC: G01N33/547
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A reagent for use in immunoassays reduces interference in particle agglutination assays. The reagent contains particles having covalently bound antibodies and a tertiary amine compound of formula (I):        N(R1-X)(R2-Y)(R3-Z) (I).        The moieties R1, R2, and R3 are independently alkyl or alkyl ether. The moieties X, Y, and Z are independently -OH, -O-R4, -S-R4, -C(=O)-OH, -C{=O)-OR4, or-C{=O)-NHR4 (R4 is alkyl).
Patent CA-2415359-A1 (CA)
Title: Percussion hydraulic apparatus
Inventor: PIRAS BERNARD
IPC: B25D9/04
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus comprising a body (1) containing a cylinder wherein is mounted sliding an impact piston (1) of a tool, the motion of the piston being controlled by a distributor (15) which, arranged coaxial to the impact piston, is mounted inside a distribution box (3). The distribution box (3) comprises a part axially overlapping the piston (1) and arranged concentric thereto, and the distribution box (3) defines with the piston a control chamber (13) which, successively put under the high (9) and the low (12) pressure of the fluid, communicates through a passage (16) arranged in the distribution box (3) with a chamber controlling (14) the movement of the distributor (15), to generate alternately low pressure and high pressure.
Patent CA-2416250-A1 (CA)
Title: Soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor and il-4 inhibitor for the treatment of medical disorders
Inventor: CONNOR TIMOTHY
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: The invention pertains to methods and compositions for treating medical disorders characterized by elevated levels or abnormal expression of TNF.alpha. by administering a TNF.alpha. inhibitor, such as recombinant TNFR:Fc, and to combination treatments involving the administration of a TNF.alpha. inhibitor and an IL-4 inhibitor. Also provided are methods and compositions involving IL-4 inhibitors for use in treating neurological disorders.
Patent CA-2418420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WHIPPLE MICHAEL JEROME
IPC: H01R31/08
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A jumper assembly that includes a housing assembly and at least two bus assemblies. The housing assembly has a planar member and a plurality of upper and lower side walls extending generally perpendicular from opposite sides of the planar member. The housing assembly planar member has an upper side and a lower side with one or more openings passing therethrough. The at least two or more bus assemblies each have a planar bus member and one or more collar assemblies coupled to each planar bus members. The upper side walls form two or more separate upper raceways. The lower side walls form two or more lower raceways. The bus planar members are disposed in the lower raceways. The collars disposed in the upper raceways and coupled to the bus planar members through the housing assembly planar member openings. Thus, a first power line may pass through a first upper raceway to be coupled to a first collar assembly attached to a first bus assembly; and a second power line may pass through a second upper raceway to be coupled to a second collar assembly attached to a second bus assembly. Therefore the first and second power lines are isolated from each other.
Patent CA-2419054-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DIETIKER THOMAS
IPC: G01N21/27
Filed: 2001-08-09
Abstract: A non-invasive emitter-photodiode sensor which is able to provide a data-stream corresponding to the actual wavelength of light emitted thereby allowing calibration of the sensor signal processing equipment and resulting in accurate measurements over a wider variation in emitter wavelength ranges.