baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2494406-C (CA)
Title: Process and device for verifying the height of a mail item in motion for stamping purposes
Inventor: NICOLAS CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01B21/06
Filed: 2005-01-25
Granted: 2012-04-24
Abstract: A method of checking the height Hi of a mail item on the fly relative to at least one dimensional threshold SH defining a change in postage, each mail item having longitudinal peripheral edges of length Di and transverse peripheral edges of height Hi, the method consisting in causing the mail items to advance at a constant speed V along a reference surface so that each mail item is in contact with the reference surface over at least a portion of one of its longitudinal edges, the method further consisting in detecting the presence of a mail item relative to a given point of the reference surface firstly at a first distance d1 close to the reference surface and measured perpendicularly thereto, and secondly at a second distance d2 further away from the reference surface, measured perpendicularly thereto, and corresponding to said dimensional threshold SH, the method further consisting in detecting first and second times of presence t1, t2 for which the same mail item is present at the first and second distances d1, d2 relative to the reference surface, the method further consisting in comparing the ratio t2/t1 between the second and first times of presence at the second distance d2 and at the first distance d1 with a value equal to (1-?), where ? represents a correction coefficient of less than 1 that depends on the tolerances for detection of the presence of a mail item, and the method further consisting in considering that the height H of a mail item is greater than the dimensional threshold SH if, and only if, the relationship t2/t1>1-? is true.
Patent CA-2499947-C (CA)
Title: Powered toothbrush
Inventor: GATZEMEYER JOHN J
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2003-09-26
Granted: 2010-05-25
Abstract: The head (14) of a powered toothrush (10) includes a first tuft block (16) mounted for rotational oscillation about an axis generally perpendicular to the outer surface (26) of the head (14), and a second tuft block (38) having fixed bristles or bristles (40) independently movable by being mounted on an elastomeric base. The second tuft block (38) oscillates perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the head (14) and in an in and out direction (46) perpendicular to the outer surface (26) of the head (14). A third stationary block (62) may also be mounted on the head (14) of the powered toothbrush (10). The bristles (22,40,64) on the first, second, and third tuft blocks (16,38,62) may be of various lengths, colors and stiffness, and may be mounted perpendicularly to or at an angle to the outer surface (26) of the head (14).
Patent CA-2502460-C (CA)
Title: Use of the green fluorescent protein as a screenable marker for plant transformation
Inventor: GORDON-KAMM WILLIAM
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 1997-05-01
Granted: 2011-06-28
Abstract: A method for the production of transgenic plants is provided in which a vector carrying a gene encoding the green fluorescent protein is introduced into cells, the cells are screened for the protein and transformed cells are selected and regenerated. The cellular toxicity of the green fluorescent protein is circumvented by regulating expression of the gene encoding the protein or directing the protein to a subcellular compartment where it is not toxic to the cell. DNA constructs are provided for cell transformation in which the expression of a gene encoding the green fluorescent protein is placed under the control of an inducible promoter. In addition, DNA constructs are provided in which a nucleotide sequence encoding the green fluorescent protein is operably linked to a signal sequence which directs the expressed protein to a subcellular compartment where the protein is not toxic to the cell. Oxidative stress to plant cells transformed with GFP also can be ameliorated by transforming cells with an expression vector comprising genes encoding GFP and an oxygen scavenger enzyme such as superoxide dismutase. The toxicity of GFP in transformed plants can be eliminated by excising the screenable marker gene following detection of transformed cells or sectors. The FLP/FRT system is used in conjunction with GFP as a visible marker for transformation and FRT excision. A nucleotide sequence optimized for expression of the green fluorescent protein in plants is also provided.
Patent CA-2502824-C (CA)
Title: Distributor of mixes consisting of agglomerated ceramic or stone material for filling a mold
Inventor: TONCELLI LUCA
IPC: B28B13/00
Filed: 2003-10-29
Granted: 2011-04-05
Abstract: A mix distributor (10) for filling a tray-like mold (100) comprises a fixed structure (120), having a distribution surface (124) supporting a mold (100), and a movable housing (130), displaceable above the mold (100). The movable housing is provided with a hopper containing the mix having at its bottom end a port (150) for discharging the mix. An extractor belt (160) which is integral with and positioned underneath the hopper (40; 140), forming the bottom thereof, is able to receive and convey the discharged mix (110) so that it falls by effect of gravity into the mold (100) and is uniformly distributed.
Patent CA-2505177-C (CA)
Inventor: JANSEN CRAIG E
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2005-04-25
Granted: 2013-03-12
Abstract: An adhesive, sealant or coating composition that includes: a) 20 to 80% by weight, based on the weight of a), b), and c) of a polyether urethane containing two or more reactive silane groups and one or more polyether segments, b) 20 to 80% by weight, based on the weight of a), b), and c) of a polyether urethane containing one reactive silane group and one or more polyether segments, and c) 1 to 60% by weight, based on the weight of a), b), and c) of a pigment having a BET surface area of from 15 to 100 m2/g and an oil absorption of from 40 to 110 cc/100 g; where the sum of a), b), and c) does not exceed 100% by weight. The composition can be used to bond and/or coat substrates.
Patent CA-2505568-C (CA)
Title: A child harness
Inventor: ELMBERG LISEN
IPC: A47D13/08
Filed: 2003-11-13
Granted: 2011-06-07
Abstract: A child harness (40) that includes a child carrying pouch (130) which comprises a generally flexible piece of material (13) that has side edges which define at least a part of respective leg opening (50) in the lower part of the pouch, wherein said piece of material (13) includes an elastically flexible sheet that is enclosed in a fabric casing (68, 69) that comprises a first piece of fabric (69) on one major surface of the sheet and a second piece of fabric (68) on the other major surface of the sheet, and wherein said pieces of fabric (68, 69) are sewn together to provide a seam (61). The seam (61) is placed on one major surface of said piece of material (13) in the region of a respective leg opening (50) at a distance of at least 0.5 cm from the edge (51) of said opening.
Patent CA-2506982-C (CA)
Title: Composite sheet with mirror finish
Inventor: SPARKS DARRELL L
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2003-11-21
Granted: 2012-01-03
Abstract: A method for producing a polymer mirror by continuously manufacturing a polymeric substrate, applying a reflective layer or layers which may be a polymer whose surface has been metallized so as to make it reflective or a multilayer film wherein the combined refractive indices of the layers give the quality of a mirror surface. An optional coating may be applied to a surface of the reflective layer to promote adhesion to the underlying substrate. A  composite is the formed by heat lamination using a calendar roll assembly to fuse the layers into a rigid final article having a reflective surface having the character of a silver mirror, a highly reflective mirror, or a colored mirror.
Patent CA-2507960-C (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for automatic staining of tissue samples
Inventor: SWEET DOUG
IPC: G01N35/02
Filed: 2003-12-19
Granted: 2017-02-07
Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus (1) for staining tissue samples, said apparatus (1) including a reagent section (2) or reagent containers (3);  at least one staining section or tissue samples, a robotic head (22) or robotic element (20) that may move reagent to a predetermined tissue sample, said robotic element (20) being moveable above the reagent and the staining sections, a control element (85) that may manage a staining process, a 2-D  optical sensor (86) to detect two-dimensional image data of a relevant property and that can feed the captured image data to the control element (86). By providing the robotic element (20) with a 2-D optical sensor (86), a common image processor may be provided having multiple functions. By using a 2-D optical image processing system, the control system of the apparatus may easily be adapted to read various types of data presentations, just as actual images for sections of the apparatus may be identified in order to assess the condition of the apparatus. The optical sensor may be used to automatically identify the slides and the reagent containers present in the apparatus, just as the optical sensor may be used for checking if a slide is misplaced at or absent from a slide position, etc.
Patent CA-2514357-C (CA)
Inventor: CROOK GARY W
IPC: G08B21/14
Filed: 2005-08-02
Granted: 2010-11-02
Abstract: A mobile system travels with a work crew to various remote well sites and monitors the presence of H2S (hydrogen sulfide gas) at those sites. If the concentration of H2S reaches a toxic level, the system notifies a distant host computer of not only the problem but also where the problem exists. Help can then be dispatched to the known area. In some embodiments, the system notifies the work crew when help is on the way.
Patent CA-2514974-C (CA)
Title: A support element for an integrated module for blood treatment
Inventor: DUCHAMP JACQUES
IPC: A61M1/16
Filed: 2004-01-13
Granted: 2012-04-24
Abstract: The support element (4) is provided with a plurality of connectors (7), (8), (11) which receive corresponding counter-connectors of a blood treatment device. The support element is also predisposed to include a fluid distribution circuitry cooperating with the blood treatment device in order to provide an integrated module for blood treatment. An assembly process of the integrated module for blood treatment is also described.
Patent CA-2516844-C (CA)
Title: Multiple transponder seal device
Inventor: SIRONI MARCO
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2004-02-16
Granted: 2012-09-25
Abstract: The device has a transponder (30) placed in an upper part of a casing at a depth (P) larger than the height (H) of a stem (12). A locking pin has a transponder (40) laid out on an external periphery of the stem. Each transponder has a substrate (101) on which a microchip (102) and an antenna (103) are formed. The chip has a storage unit to store a unique identification code in one transponder, breakage of the other due to the seal being breached being remotely sensed by interrogation. An independent claim is also included for a system of control and follow-up of an object.
Patent CA-2522533-C (CA)
Title: Diffuser air deflector
Inventor: HENNEBERRY GARY A
IPC: F24F13/06
Filed: 2005-09-15
Granted: 2012-02-21
Abstract: An air deflector adapted for insertion at an air vent positioned and supported by supporting shoulders of main runners and cross tees of a suspended ceiling, comprising at least one support surface adapted for engagement with and supported by a supporting shoulder and a deflector surface in engagement with and supported by the at least one support surface and adapted to direct the flow of air from the air vent.
Patent CA-2522847-C (CA)
Inventor: LEUNG ELSIE Y
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1997-03-14
Granted: 2009-12-08
Abstract: A television system comprising an electronic program guide (EPG) including a picture-in-picture (PIP) window and a means for returning to a last channel viewed full screen in a television prior to entering the guide. The EPG displays a program list (46) including a listing for the last channel displayed full screen (45).
Patent CA-2525005-C (CA)
Title: An apparatus for blending two different components
Inventor: OLLMANN UTE
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 2005-11-01
Granted: 2009-10-27
Abstract: An apparatus for blending two different components, comprising: two vessels each containing one of said components, connection means to which said components are separately fed from said vessel, and an actuation device which initiates the entry of the components into said connection means from said vessels at a predetermined ratio, where a pressurized vessel each is provided as a vessel from which said component is discharged by means of an expulsion agent via a valve, the valves of said vessels being operated via the actuation device.
Patent CA-2526871-C (CA)
Title: Station design for personal rapid transport systems
Inventor: LOWSON MARTIN V
IPC: B61B1/02
Filed: 2004-04-13
Granted: 2012-06-26
Abstract: A station (2) in a personal rapid transit system has a platform (14), the edge of which defines bays (20) for parked vehicles (10). The parked vehicles are out of the path of travelling vehicles moving in a transit path extending between an entry section (4) and an exit section (6). The bays (10) include parking sections (22) alongside which the vehicles may park to enable easy transfer of passengers into and out of the vehicles. The disposition of the parking sections (22) allows the steered vehicles (10) to park close to the platform edge. The stations comprise bypass tracks (36) branched off the main track (30) and disposed in various configurations.
Patent CA-2530917-C (CA)
Inventor: LHUILLIER BRUNO
IPC: G01K7/16
Filed: 2004-06-24
Granted: 2015-03-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a heated resistance (2) especially for heating a solid part (20), said resistance comprising an electric wire (10) and a ceramic sheath (16) surrounding the wire. Said sheath comprises a woven layer.
Patent CA-2531248-C (CA)
Inventor: WILKES ROBERT P
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2004-07-21
Granted: 2013-09-17
Abstract: A wound treatment dressing for applying negative pressure wound therapy to a wound of an extremity, such as on the heel of a foot. The dressing comprises a fluid manifold (14) positioned within a fenestrated drape (16) to form a contoured occlusive wrapping (10) for placement over a wound on an extremity.  A contoured porous pad (26) is placed adjacent or within the wound, such that the contoured pad (26) is enveloped by the occlusive wrapping (10). Flexible tubing (42) is attached to or through a fluid communication port (18), which forms an opening to the outer layer (16b) of the occlusive wrapping (10), so as to allow for fluid communication of negative pressure to the contoured pad (26) from a source of negative pressure (44) connected to an opposite end of the flexible tubing (42). The negative gauge pressure is communicated from the source (44), through the tube (42), through the fenestrations (19) of the occlusive wrapping (10), such that negative gauge pressure is applied to the wound on the extremity. The fluid manifold (14) serves to direct the negative pressure from a position away from the wound site to the contoured pad (26) at the wound site.
Patent CA-2532099-C (CA)
Title: Compliant wheel
Inventor: RHYNE TIMOTHY B
IPC: B60B9/26
Filed: 2004-07-13
Granted: 2011-08-30
Abstract: A compliant wheel (100) includes a compliant band (110) and a plurality of web spokes (150) extending transversely across and inward from the reinforced compliant band (110) for attachment to a hub (10). The compliant band (110) bends to comply with a contact surface (C) and to envelope obstacles. The web spokes (150) transmit load forces between the compliant band (110) and the hub (10) through tension in the web spokes not connected to the ground contacting portion of the wheel (100). The outer surface of the compliant band may be formed to include a tread (105), or a separate tread band may be attached.
Patent CA-2537537-C (CA)
Title: Identification et blocage de publicites telles que des publicites competitives a documents specifiques
Inventor: AXE BRIAN
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2004-08-24
Granted: 2015-05-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un partenaire de propriétaire de contenu (par exemple un éditeur de site ou de page web) pouvant facilement bloquer des catégories à bandes larges ou étroites entières de publicités, et pouvant spécifier des contenus ou des cibles publicitaires répréhensibles. Des concepts peuvent être associés à une propriété et des publicités concernant lesdits concepts peuvent être bloquées pour une propriété donnée. De plus, des termes peuvent être associés à une propriété et des publicités comprenant un des termes peuvent être bloquées pour la propriété donnée.
Patent CA-2537605-C (CA)
Title: Improved cutting wheel
Inventor: FICAI GIOVANNI
IPC: B24D5/12
Filed: 2006-02-24
Granted: 2012-09-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved cutting wheel, comprising a disk-shaped abrasive body having two opposite faces and a non-uniform thickness.
Patent CA-2537943-C (CA)
Title: Enhanced switchover for mpls fast reroute
Inventor: GOGUEN ROBERT
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-09-23
Granted: 2010-11-16
Abstract: A Fast Reroute implementation where switchover time to backup tunnels upon failure of a protected network element is independent of a number of entries corresponding to forwarding equivalence classes forwarding over LSPs using that element. During normal operation of a packet forwarding device, adjacency information for a received packet is retrieved from a forwarding table based on a look-up of the packet~s forwarding equivalence class. Upon failure of a link or node, the appropriate entries in this forwarding table are rewritten to implement the switchover to preconfigured backup tunnels. The switchover is effective even before the rewrite process has completed. Upon detection of the failure, forwarding processing shifts to a fix-up mode. During the fix-up mode, the look-up to the previously mentioned forwarding table is followed by a look-up to a backup tunnel adjacency table based on a pointer retrieved from the forwarding table. Operations relating to use of this backup tunnel adjacency table increase forwarding time somewhat but only during the special fix-up mode.
Patent CA-2541216-C (CA)
Inventor: YADAV NARENDRA S
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2004-11-12
Granted: 2013-07-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to fungal .DELTA.12 fatty acid desaturases that are able to catalyze the conversion of oleic acid to linoleic acid (LA; 18:2).  Nucleic acid sequences encoding the desaturases, nucleic acid sequences which hybridize thereto, DNA constructs comprising the desaturase genes, and recombinant host microorganisms expressing increased levels of the desaturases are described. Methods of increasing production of specific .omega.-3 and .omega.-6 fatty acids by over-expression of the .DELTA.12 fatty acid desaturases are also described herein.
Patent CA-2541331-C (CA)
Inventor: MAYER GEORG
IPC: H04W80/10
Filed: 2004-10-21
Granted: 2016-07-19
Abstract: A method for handling service failures for in a communications network comprising a user equipment, a first network element and a serving network element, the method comprising the following steps. Receiving at the first network element a first message from the user equipment. Transmitting the first message from the first network element to the serving network element. Detecting at the first network element that the serving network element is out of service. Determining at the first network element the type of the first message, and in dependence on the type of the first message sending from the first network element to the user equipment an error message including an indication that the serving network element is out of service.
Patent CA-2542323-C (CA)
Title: Cassette for handling and holding tissue samples during processing, embedding and microtome procedures, and methods therefor
Inventor: WILLIAMSON WARREN P IV
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2004-10-12
Granted: 2014-08-12
Abstract: A cassette (10) for holding a tissue sample includes a body having a bottom wall (28) and a plurality of side walls (26) extending upwardly with respect to the bottom wall to define an interior space for receiving the tissue sample. A lid (24) is configured to be received in the interior space, and the cassette (10) is sectionable in a microtome. Sensing elements (12) are associated with the body (16) or lid (24) and configured to allow an automated sensing system to determine at least one characteristic of the cassette (10). A flange (14) extends along upper portions of at least two of the side walls (26) and includes a plurality of holes (12, 20). Other features are included to more effectively and efficiently manufacture and use the cassette (10).
Patent CA-2543898-C (CA)
Title: Systeme et methode de visualisation unifiee des applications multiniveaux
Inventor: BATEMAN CAMERON
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2006-04-18
Granted: 2013-01-29
Abstract: Un environnement de production d'application coordonne le développement d'applications à deux niveaux basées sur un composant, en utilisant un modèle de données unifiant, qui comporte un modèle interconnecté d'objets. Le modèle de données unifie l'application à deux niveaux pour présenter une seule application logique pour la visualisation et la programmation en utilisant une interface utilisateur graphique. Le modèle de données programme d'une manière transparente des niveaux d'application en réponse à une entrée d'utilisateur pour programmer la seule application logique. Des composantes d'application sont produites pour une exécution dans un environnement à deux niveaux d'exécution comme un appareil de client (par exemple un appareil mobile sans fil) et un serveur de passerelle fournissant un mandataire à état permettant d'accéder à des services ou à une source de données à distance par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau. Les composants d'application peuvent être produits avec des marques de façon à en représenter des parties à exécuter dans les niveaux respectifs de l'environnement d'exécution à deux niveaux.
Patent CA-2544167-C (CA)
Inventor: KAWAMURA NAOTO
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2004-10-20
Granted: 2009-07-14
Abstract: A print cartridge (22) includes a cartridge body (23) having a lower portion (28) and a vertical wall (24). A printhead (12) is attached to the lower portion (28) of the cartridge body (23). A contact array (70) having a first pair of columnar arrays (73) of contact areas (71) and a second pair of columnar arrays (73) of contact areas (71) is disposed on the vertical wall (24) of the cartridge (22). The columnar arrays (73) extending along at least one half of the height (H) of a region (R) occupied by the contact array (70).  The columnar arrays (73) of each pair of columnar arrays (73) converge toward each other in a direction toward the lower portion (28) of the cartridge body (22).
Patent CA-2546758-C (CA)
Inventor: CAI LINSONG
IPC: G01M13/00
Filed: 2006-05-12
Granted: 2009-07-07
Abstract: A system and a method for detecting a damaged or missing machine part. The system includes an image capturing device for capturing images of the machine and a processor for processing the captured images. The system may further include a sensible output for providing an indication of a damaged or missing machine part. The method includes capturing images of the machine against a background which moves relative to the machine over time, selecting a pair of time-separated images from the captured images, generating a displacement image from the pair of images, comparing the machine from the displacement image with a machine model, and identifying a damaged or missing machine part from the comparison of the displacement image with the machine model. The method may further include providing a sensible output which indicates a damaged or missing machine part.