baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2578857-A1 (CA)
Title: Ovd inspection method and inspection apparatus
Inventor: KATO HISASHI
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: An examination method and instrument for examining the defect of a provided OVD and the position where the OVD is provided without being influenced by a variation of the pattern of the OVD due to flapping or waving during transfer of a printed sheet. Image input means and illuminating means are disposed at positions where the light specularly reflected from the OVD and the light diffracted at the OVD are the threshold or less in binarization by image processing means, respectively. The surface of a base is illuminated with infrared rays or light containing infrared rays by the illuminating means. The image input means inputs image data including a wavelength region above 650 [nm] about an area including the OVD provided to the base. In a storage means, reference image data on the reference OVD alone or both the reference image data and data representing the reference position are previously stored and the inputted imaged data are further stored. Image processing means performs binarization, compares the image data with the reference image data, or compares the image data with the reference image data or the data representing the reference potion, and judges whether of not at least one of the shape, area and position of the OVD provided to the base on the basis of the results of the comparison is acceptable.
Patent CA-2580239-A1 (CA)
Title: System, method and handheld controller for multi-player gaming
Inventor: RIDER MARK
IPC: A63F13/02
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi~-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers.  Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication mans for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers. The pluralityy of game controllers are located in proximity to the large display screen such that it is visible to game players manipulating the game controllers while playing the multi-player game.
Patent CA-2583133-A1 (CA)
Title: Marking cones and apparatus for handling marking cones
Inventor: BEATTIE ANDREW
IPC: E01F9/688
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: The invention is in the field of marking pylons or cones such as are used for traffic warning, and are also used as markers for various sports activities on playing fields or ice surfaces.
Patent CA-2584530-A1 (CA)
Title: Subscriber management system and method thereof in the digital multimedia broadcasting
Inventor: CHOI JU-YOUNG
IPC: H04B7/216
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: Disclosed are a subscriber management system and a method thereof using OOB  (Out Of Band) channel in the DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting). The system of the invention transmits a message for the alteration of the subscriber information to terminal through the OOB, and receives the result of the transmitting of message, that the result comprises a success of the transmitting/alteration, a failure of the alteration, and an error of the transmitting. Therefore, the system is able to apply the alteration of subscriber information to the terminal as soon as the subscriber information is altered.
Patent CA-2584993-A1 (CA)
Title: Analytical method and apparatus
Inventor: REID BEVAN LESLIE
IPC: C12M1/42
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A method for analysing function of a biosystem (16) based on analysis of a sample (12) taken from a portion of said biosystem (18); said method comprising exposing said sample to incident energy (10) derived from an energy source (11); receiving radiated energy from said sample consequent to impingement of said incident energy on said sample; passing at least a portion of said radiated energy through a transducer (13) thereby to derive an information signal (15) which characterises an aspect of said sample (12);  analysing said information signal to produce biosystem data which can be used to identify said aspect of said sample (12).
Patent CA-2586572-A1 (CA)
Title: Heat pump using co2 as refrigerant and method of operation thereof
Inventor: HAMANAKA KUNIO
IPC: F25B6/04
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A heat pump employing CO2 as refrigerant and utilizing heat source of natural water, e.g. well water, ground water, river water or sea water, effectively is applied to an air conditioning system in order to enhance heating/hot water supplying capacity and refrigeration capacity without requiring a large scale appurtenant facilities. A first stopper valve (5) is provided in parallel with a first expansion valve (4) on the downstream side of a compressor, a heat exchanger (6) performing heat exchange with natural water is provided on the downstream side of the first stopper valve (5) and the first expansion valve (4), a second stopper valve (8) is provided in parallel with the second expansion valve (7) on the downstream side of the heat exchanger, and an evaporator (9) for evaporating the refrigerant by taking evaporation latent heat from cold water is provided on the downstream side of the second stopper valve (8) and the second expansion valve (7). When heating/hot water supplying operation is performed, the first stopper valve (5) is closed and the second expansion valve (7) is opened. When heating/hot water supplying/refrigerating operation is performed, opening/closing of the stop valves is reversed.
Patent CA-2586819-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FLYNN BRIAN PATRICK
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a delivery and retrieval device for road cones. In a preferred embodiment the device comprises a track for mounting across the rear of a vehicle, a tower mounted to slide on the track, means such as motor to move the tower on the track, a conveyor to deliver road cones from a roadway to the base of the tower or to deliver road cones from the base to the roadway, a conveyor platform powered to move from a first height position at the base of the tower and adjacent one end of the conveyor to a second height position up the tower, and a handling mechanism to support a stack of road cones above the platform. In use the device collects and deposits cones from/to the roadway, in such a way as top enable a portion of a carriageway to be selectively closed by forming a 'taper'. The invention thus overcomes problems associated with personnel having to walk behind a vehicle in order to place cones in this arrangement.
Patent CA-2590127-A1 (CA)
Title: Battery module for power hand tool
Inventor: TENG CHENG-I
IPC: H01M50/107
Filed: 2007-05-28
Abstract: A battery module includes a top cover and a bottom cover affixed together to accommodate a battery set, which has a conducting terminal device exposed out of the bottom cover for the connection of an external electronic device, and a movable member supported on the top surface of the bottom cover and held in a first position by spring members to block the through holes of the bottom cover and movable from the first position to a second position to open the through holes of the bottom cover for ventilation to dissipate heat when the battery module is connected to an external electronic device.
Patent CA-2590320-A1 (CA)
Title: Absorabable gastric restriction devices and methods
Inventor: ORTIZ MARK S
IPC: A61B17/03
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: Disclosed herein are endoscopic gastric restriction devices and methods. In one embodiment, the device generally includes a shaft having an end effector on a distal end thereof.  The end effector includes several elongate segments that are coupled to one another and include opposed troughs formed therein. Each trough is configured to suction and pull tissue into the trough, as well as hold a fastener that can be delivered to tissue disposed within the trough. As a result, the end effector can deliver multiple fasteners to opposed walls of tissue. As the fasteners are delivered into tissue, the segments can be detached from the device, so that the end effector remains in the tissue. Over time, the end effector can be absorbed and/or dissolve, leaving the fasteners behind.
Patent CA-2592930-A1 (CA)
Title: Echo canceller employing dual-h architecture having variable adaptive gain settings
Inventor: LABERTEAUX KENNETH P
IPC: H04B3/23
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: An echo canceller circuit comprises a digital filter having adaptive tap coefficients that simulate an echo response, the adaptive tap coefficients being updated at times using during each such time an adaptive process having an adaptive gain and a channel condition detector that lowers the adaptive gain a variable amount depending on the amount of background noise, the echo canceller circuit being responsive to the adaptive tap coefficients to generate an echo-compensated signal. A method for processing an echo response is also provided
Patent CA-2593944-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell stack
Inventor: SAKANO MASAAKI
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: Each of the fuel cell units making up a fuel cell stack includes a first separator, a second separator, and a third separator. A predetermined number of load receivers are provided integrally on outer ends of the first separator, the second separator, and the third separator. The load receivers of the second separator protrude toward the casing beyond the other load receivers. Resin clips are inserted into the load receivers, such that the first separator, the second separator, and the third separator are fixed together by the resin clips.
Patent CA-2597379-A1 (CA)
Title: Online virtual catalogue or flyer
Inventor: SALTEL RONALD L
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A virtual on-line catalogue or flyer providing colorful aesthetically pleasing photos of products and incorporating fetures to facilitate an easy and user-friendly on-line shopping experience. The catalogue or flyer can include mutliple pages organized with an index and page numbers, and by user-designated favorites, for easy manipulation of the pages by the user. The pages can have adjustable weights or sizes for facilitating fast download and display of them. the photos include symbols for selection by a user to automatically record a product for purchase, and the symbols can be seamlessly linked to another on-line site to facilitate on-line purchase of products. The photos can also include variable sized photos for the products. On-line retailers can easily configure the pages using templates or grids.
Patent CA-2598063-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BELL PHILLIP M
IPC: B65D85/78
Filed: 2007-08-21
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carton including a lid and a container having a reinforcing ring that cooperatively engages the top portion of the container in a rib-and-groove snap-lock fit. The reinforcing ring is coextensive with the opening of the container and has a band located on the interior of the container, and exposes no sharp edges. The ring is butted against the inside of the container wall and the top edge of the container wall. An edge of the ring lies on the top edge of the container wall and is inwardly recessed from the wall thus preventing the ring from protruding beyond the container wall and eliminating interference with adjacent containers or the risk of injury to fingers or hands.
Patent CA-2601914-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JANKOWSKI PAWEL
IPC: C07C401/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: The invention provides 20-alkyl Gemini vitamin D3 compounds, methods for using the compounds to treat vitamin D3 associated states and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds.
Patent CA-2602507-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PETERSEN JOERGEN
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an intraocular lens comprising an optical lens part which is provided with a rear surface (12, 22, 42, 52, 62) oriented towards a retina, wherein at least one optically active partial surface thereof has at least one approximately spherical continuous curvature whose curvature radius corresponds to the distance from the partial surface to the retina in an area of the greater visual activity.
Patent CA-2604208-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRUNEAU AURELIEN
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: An implant assembly (30) for stabilizing a spinal motion segment includes a spacer member (32) positionable between adjacent spinous processes and upper and lower engaging members (50, 70) extending from the spacer member (32) .  The upper and lower engaging members engage at least one lamina (16, 18) to resist flexion of the spinal motion segment.
Patent CA-2604549-A1 (CA)
Title: Gene expression profiles being predictive for the response of tumors to pharmaceutically effective compounds
Inventor: SCHUELER JULIA
IPC: G16B25/10
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing a gene expression profile being predictive for the specific response of an individual tumor to a pharmaceutically effective compound, the use thereof, a microarray wherein the nucleotide sequences attached to the substrate consist of nucleotide sequences corresponding to the predictive genes of said gene expression profile, and a diagnostic kit containing said microarray.
Patent CA-2614348-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FONG BRENDA Y
IPC: A23L29/10
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: Disclosed are food articles comprising microcapsules as delivery devices.  Methods of preparing such food articles are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2616798-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARMON JON ANDREW
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a bone fixation assembly (10) that can provide polyaxial fixation. The polyaxial fixation may be provided by fins (24) that protrude from an opening (18) in a bone plate (12) or fins (110) that protrude from a fastener head (104).
Patent CA-2618020-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-purpose working device
Inventor: SCHWAB HORST
IPC: E02F3/76
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-purpose working device, in particular, for producing flat surfaces. Said working device comprises a rear frame, a front frame, a central part which connects the rear frame to the front frame, and a tool-maintaining device which is connected to the central part by means of an adjusting system, such that said tool-maintaining device can pivot in an essentially perpendicular manner in relation to the longitudinal axis and essentially parallel to the base counter to the central part.The rear frame and the front frame comprise wheels. The central part comprises at least one stationary part and another part which can be displaced counter thereto, such that the displaceable part can be displaced, essentially, in the longitudinal direction in relation to the stationary part. The front frame comprises a front wheel which can rotate about an angle range of at least 120 degrees, preferably at least 180 degrees, a hydraulic control which acts upon the front wheel for directional control, and a hydraulic drive which is used to drive the front wheel.
Patent CA-2618393-A1 (CA)
Title: Bis-aryl amide compounds and methods of use
Inventor: RUMFELT SHANNON
IPC: C07D239/48
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including autoimmune disease and inflammation. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula (I) wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, L, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions including one or more compounds of the present invention, methods of use such as treatment of Lck and/or c-Kit kinase mediated diseases by administering the compounds of the invention, or compositions including one or more compounds of the invention, and intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the present invention.
Patent CA-2618583-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNIAJANSKI SERGEI
IPC: C09J183/08
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: A composition is provided that may include the product of a first material having a low-temperature fluidity point including a first functional group;  and, a second material including a second functional group. The first functional group can interact with the second functional group below a threshold temperature to form a product having a viscosity greater than the viscosity of the first material or of the second material.
Patent CA-2619223-A1 (CA)
Title: Fluoro substituted 2-oxo azepan derivatives
Inventor: JAKOB-ROETNE ROLAND
IPC: C07D401/12
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), wherein R1 is lower alkyl substituted by halogen, or is aryl or heteroaryl, unsubstituted or substituted by halogen; R2is heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl, which are unsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituents, selected from the group consisting of halogen, lower alkyloxy, lower alkyl substituted by halogen, O-lower alkyl substituted by halogen or are substituted by C(O)-NR"2, (CR2)m-C(O)-R~ heteroaryl or S(O)2-lower alkyl; R3/R3~ , R4/R4~ and R5/R5~ are independently from each other hydrogen or fluoro, wherein at least one of R4/R4~ or R5/R5~is always fluoro; R' is aryl or hydroxy; R" is hydrogen, cycloalkyl or is heterocycloalkyl; R is hydrogen or lower alkyl; m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and to pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salts, optically pure enantiomers, racemates or diastereomeric mixtures thereof. It has been found that the compounds of general formula (I) are .gamma.-secretase inhibitors and the related compounds may be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or common cancers including but not limited to cervical carcinomas and breast carcinomas and malignancies of the hematopoietic system.
Patent CA-2620138-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for obtaining a soft white milk-based coating and coating so obtained
Inventor: CHIODELLI LUIGI ALBERTO
IPC: A23G1/30
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the soft white milk-based coating of hard, soft, chewy or chocolate centres for the production of confectionery products characterised in that the coating mixture is a mixture comprising milk or milk derivative, a syrup of one or more carbohydrates selected from the group consisting of glucose, fructose-glucose and sorbitol and in that the said mixture is held at between 50 and 64~C for a time of less than approximately 40 minutes. The invention also relates to a coating for hard, soft and chewy sweets containing at least 200 of milk or milk derivative.
Patent CA-2620212-A1 (CA)
Title: Graphics engine with efficient interpolation
Inventor: CHALLA RAGHU
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A graphics engine includes a setup unit and a rendering unit. The setup unit computes coefficients A, B, and C used for interpolating an attribute .nu. of a triangle to be rendered for a graphics image. The setup unit then derives compressed coefficients Ã, ~B, and ~C based on the coefficients A, B, and C.  The compressed coefficients have a fixed-point format with R integer bits left of a binary point and T fractional bits right of the binary point, where R>1 and T>=0. R is selected based on the number of bits used for attribute .nu., T  is selected based on the screen dimension, and R+T is much less than the number of bits used to represent the coefficients A, B, and C. The rendering unit performs interpolation for the attribute v using the compressed coefficients Ã, ~B, and ~C, and may be implemented with a simple (R+T)-bit non-saturating accumulator.
Patent CA-2621799-A1 (CA)
Title: Preventing false locks in a system that communicates with an implanted wireless sensor
Inventor: KROH JASON
IPC: G01D5/241
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: The present invention determines the resonant frequency of a wireless sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. The system energizes the sensor with a low duty cycle, gated burst of RF energy having a predetermined frequency. The system receives the ring down response of the sensor and determines the resonant frequency of the sensor, which is used to calculate a physical parameter. The system uses a pair of phase locked loops to adjust the phase and the frequency of the energizing signal. The system identifies false locks by detecting an unwanted beat frequency in the coupled signal, as well as determining whether the coupled signal exhibits pulsatile characteristics that correspond to blood pressure.
Patent CA-2623108-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FORTIN PATRICK
IPC: A01B59/04
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A coupler assembly for coupling an accessory to a vehicle chassis. The coupler assembly comprises a male portion having a male attachment end and a conical male portion, the male side walls each having a male pin aperture, a female portion having a female attachment end and a conical female portion, the conical female portion adapted to at least partly receive the conical male portion, the female side walls each having a female pin aperture, the female pin apertures adapted to be aligned with the male pin apertures when the conical male portion is at least partly received in the conical female portion and two pins adapted to be displaced from a retracted configuration wherein the pins are one of fully contained within the conical male portion and outside the conical female portion and an extended configuration wherein the tip ends of the pins extend through both the male pin apertures and the female pin apertures when the conical male portion is at least partly received in the conical female portion. Preferably, the male conical portion also comprises a double pin displacement mechanism adapted to displace the pins to one of the retracted configuration and the extended configuration.
Patent CA-2624411-A1 (CA)
Title: An apparatus and methods for providing a voltage adjustment for single-phase voltage regulator operation in a three-phase power system
Inventor: LABUSCHAGNE CASPER
IPC: G05F1/70
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for providing a voltage reduction for single-phase voltage regulator operation in a three-phase power system. The voltage regulator includes a plurality of tap positions selectable to adjust a voltage at a load to an in-band area. The method includes determining a measured voltage and current at the voltage regulator, determining a line voltage drop between the voltage regulator and the load if the measured voltage in the OOB area above the in-band area, and utilizing the measured voltage to lower the voltage at the load if there are no available taps. The method also includes utilizing the measured voltage less the line voltage drop to determine the tap change if there are available taps.
Patent CA-2625423-A1 (CA)
Title: Cb-1 modulating compounds and their use
Inventor: OLSSON ROGER
IPC: C07D417/04
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of Formula (I). Also disclosed herein is a method of modulating the activity of a cannabinoid receptor using a compound of Formula (I). Furthermore, disclosed herein is a method of treating a disease or condition that would be alleviated, improved or prevented by administration of a compound that modulates a cannabinoid receptor comprising identifying a subject in need thereof and administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I). Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I).