baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2469422-A1 (CA)
Title: Image recognition
Inventor: AUSTIN JAMES LEONARD
IPC: G06K9/64
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: In a data processing system for recognising a subject image (1), first processing means (2) is arranged to derive from the subject image (1) at least one graph having a plurality of points representing topographical data of the subject image (1). Second processing means (3) is arranged to create, for each of those points, attribute data representing at least one attribute of the subject image (1) corresponding to the respective point, which attribute is in addition to the topographical data. At least one correlation matrix memory (7) is arranged to provide at least part of storage means (4) arranged to store data of stored images; comparison means (5) arranged to compare the data of the subject image (1) with the stored data of the stored images; and identifying means (6) arranged to identify matches between data of the subject image (1) and the stored data. The data processing system may be used with advantage in recognising natural images e.g. human faces.
Patent CA-2469895-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BRAIG JAMES R
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé spectroscopique permettant de déterminer une concentration d'analytes dans un échantillon. Ce procédé consiste à produire un spectre d'absorbance de l'échantillon. Ce procédé consiste aussi à modifier le spectre d'absorbance au niveau zéro dans une zone de longueur d'ondes. Ledit procédé consiste également à soustraire de l'eau ou une autre substance du spectre d'absorbance
Patent CA-2470062-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for treatment of mono-frequency tinnitus
Inventor: CHOY DR DANIEL S J
IPC: A61F11/00
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: Reciprocal noise cancellation of a patient's (11) mono-frequency tinnitus tone is achieved utilizing an externally generated tone which is subjectively defined by a mono-frequency tinnitus patient (11) to match his/her tinnitus tone in frequency and amplitude. An externally generated sound wave, selectively designated by subjective observations of a patient to match the patient's tinnitus tone is first applied to the tinnitus patient via earphones (12) or a speaker system and then the same externally generated sound wave is sequentially phase shifted through a plurality of angularly shifted sequence steps (1-3) to shift or slide the external sound wave through at least a 180 degree phase shift of the generated signal as it is applied to the patient (11) to achieve a series of reductions of the patient's tinnitus tone and in one of such shifted steps a reciprocal, canceling relationship with the patient's tinnitus tone. The tinnitus treatment sequence of an externally generated sound wave and then the phase shifted externally generated tone achieve cancellation of the tinnitus tone of the patient as the sequential steps of the generated tone in effect slide across the tinnitus sound wave resulting in cancellation of the tinnitus tone. By replaying the sequential phase shifted segments of the patient treatment process a patient may utilize the previously recorded sequences in a patient self-treatment process.
Patent CA-2472592-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for chocolate coating of soft confectionery centers
Inventor: RABINOVITCH KEVIN L
IPC: A23G7/00
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of coating soft confectionery centers with chocolate. The method comprises the steps of: mixing the soft confectionery centers having a bed temperature of from about 0~C to about 15~C; applying chocolate onto the soft confectionery centers, wherein the chocolate is at a temperature of from about 36~C to about 50~C; and cooling the chocolate covered soft confectionery centers.
Patent CA-2473589-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUNNE RICHARD C
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: This invention consists of a process for the analysis and selection of financial investments based on a comparative analysis of performance and diversification. The method permits the manipulation of extremely large data sets in a manner that is simple to understand and convenient to use. This invention permits historical performance data for investments to be analyzed in respect of every possible investment period using any pre-existing or personally defined quantitative measurement algorithm. The user can apply his or her personal weightings to the various performance measurements based on a combination of attribute and time period to construct a customized scoring process, based on which a comparative ranking of the investments can be created. This invention also permits a complete universe of investments to be segmented into peer groups based on one of a number of similarity/dissimilarity criteria from which the user may choose.
Patent CA-2475205-A1 (CA)
Title: Formulated resin component for use in a spray-in-place foam system to produce a low density polyurethane foam
Inventor: LACARTE CHRIS
IPC: C08G18/50
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: The subject invention provides an open-celled polyurethane foam formed from a polyurethane spray foam system that mixes a formulated resin component with an isocyanate component. The resultant open-celled polyurethane spray foam has a density of about 1/2 pound per cubic foot. The resin component includes water as a blowing agent, a first aliphatic, amine-initiated polyol having a number-average molecular weight of from 150 to 500 and having tetra-functionality, and a second polyol having terminal hydroxyl groups and having a number-average molecular weight of from 3500 to 8000. A curing component having at least one primary amine group and having a number-average molecular weight of from 150 to 5000 is also included in the resin component. The spray foam system reacts a) the resin component and b) the isocyanate component in a volumetric ratio of a) to b) of from 1:1.2 to 1:5 and having an isocyanate index of from 15 to 70.
Patent CA-2475350-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SRINIVASAN SATCHIT
IPC: C08L53/00
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un mélange de polyoléfines contenant un sel métallique polyoléfinique à base de propylène constituant le produit de réaction d'un polymère contenant du propylène et d'un premier monomère organique comprenant un groupe fonctionnel hydrophile au moins partiellement neutralisé au moyen d'un ion métallique, ainsi qu'un sel métallique polyoléfinique à base d'éthylène constituant le produit de réaction d'un polymère contenant de l'éthylène et d'un deuxième monomère organique comprenant un groupe fonctionnel hydrophile au moins partiellement neutralisé au moyen d'un ion métallique. Ledit mélange peut facultativement contenir un copolymère d'éthylène et une alpha-oléfine, et facultativement au moins un diène; un élastomère thermoplastique, tel qu'un copolymère oléfinique contenant un styrène; un copolymère d'éthylène, au moins une alpha-oléfine, et/ou un monomère contenant un groupe fonctionnel hydrophile. L'invention concerne également des procédés de préparation desdits mélanges, ainsi que les articles résultants.
Patent CA-2475584-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHALL DONALD C
IPC: C08F291/00
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: An aqueous traffic paint including hard-soft polymer particles, polyfunctional amine, and volatile base is provided. The hard-soft polymer particles, which contain soft polymer and hard polymer, have a hydrophobicity characterized by a Hansch parameter of at least 3. Also provided is a method of producing a traffic marking on a road surface using the aqueous paint. The aqueous traffic paint is suitable for application to road surfaces, including oily road surfaces, and may be applied at temperatures below 15°C.
Patent CA-2475649-A1 (CA)
Title: Vibration system for concrete pipe making machines
Inventor: SCHMIDGALL JON A
IPC: B28B21/16
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: A vibration system for concrete pipe making machines which system utilizes a precisely manufactured inner mold core that contains mounting surfaces for two coupling shaft bearings and two electric vibrators. The bearing mounting surfaces are accurately located with respect to the electric vibrator mounting surfaces to allow the mold core to become the vibration structure. Jaw-type coupling hubs are keyed and fixed to each end of a coupling shaft with each electric vibrator also having a Jaw-type coupling hub fixed to one end of its eccentric weights. The eccentric weights of both electric vibrators are aligned upon assembly in the core.
Patent CA-2475951-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OTTO HANS-DIETER
IPC: H02G15/076
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un module terminal de télécommunication (10) comprenant un groupe répartiteur ou tout autre élément électrique ou électronique (26) intégré dans le module terminal (10), ainsi que deux rangées de contacts (18, 18') pourvus de contacts (14, 14') auxquels des âmes de câbles (16) peuvent être connectées depuis l'extérieur du module terminal (10). Les contacts (14) sont reliés à d'autres contacts (32) du groupe répartiteur (26) à l'intérieur du module terminal (10). Ces contacts (14) sont conçus pour se rapprocher, au moins partiellement, à l'intérieur du module terminal (10), mais sont électriquement séparés les uns des autres et sont connectés séparément au groupe répartiteur (26).
Patent CA-2477481-A1 (CA)
Title: Conveyance method and apparatus for processing step
Inventor: KYOTANI HISASHI
IPC: B65G49/04
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: A swinging link mechanism (3), provided on a conveyance truck (1), for raising and lowering a vehicle body (M) held on a supporting member (4) includes a first arm (13) having a fixed end section which is attached to the conveyance truck (1) in a vertically rotatable manner by means of a horizontally oriented support axle (12), a second arm (19) having a fixed end section supported rotatably on the free end section of the first arm (13) and having a supporting member (4) provided on the free end section thereof, and a third arm (15) coupled rotatably between the conveyance truck (1) and a prescribed position on the second arm (14). Third arm (15) is caused to rotate the second arm (14) in the opposite direction to the first arm (13) in response to rotation of the first arm (13), thereby to make the lower movement path (Ld) of the supporting member (4) to extend substantially vertically.      Hence, the vehicle body (M) can be raised or lowered in a substantially vertical movement path, and the position and attitude of the vehicle body (M) can be controlled readily, by adopting a link mechanism of a simple configuration.
Patent CA-2477953-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRACKELTON RAYMOND A
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés destinés à déterminer si une tumeur ou des cellules tumorales du sein, de la prostate ou de l'ovaire sont agressives en fonction d'une mesure quantitative de la p66-Shc et de la Shc phosphorylée. L'invention concerne aussi des procédés de détermination de la probabilité d'une récurrence de tumeur. Elle concerne encore un procédé de détermination permettant de savoir si une tumeur peut être traitée avec succès au moyen d'un inhibiteur de tyrosine kinase. Elle concerne enfin des anticorps et des kits de mise en oeuvre des procédés concernés.
Patent CA-2478621-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUNT TERRENCE J
IPC: A61P21/00
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: A botulinum toxin pharmaceutical composition free of blood derived albumi n, comprising a botulinum toxin, sodium chloride or water and a polysaccharide such as a hydroxyethyl starch and/or an amino acid, the pharmaceutical composition being suitable for therapeutic administration to a human patient. Alternatively, t he polysaccharide and amino acid can be replaced by recombinant albumin.</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2484057-A1 (CA)
Title: Prevention de l'infarctus du myocarde par dilatation et remodelage ventriculaires
Inventor: LESNIAK JEANNE M
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une méthode de traitement thérapeutique direct du tissu myocardique dans une région localisée du coeur présentant un état pathologique. La méthode consiste à identifier une région cible du myocarde et à appliquer, par voie transseptale, de la matière directement et sensiblement uniquement sur au moins une partie du tissu myocardique de la région cible. La matière appliquée produit une modification physique des propriétés mécaniques, y compris la rigidité, dudit tissu. Divers dispositifs et modes de mise en oeuvre de la méthode sont présentés pour renforcer, retenir et limiter le tissu myocardique afin de traiter des conditions telles que l'infarctus du myocarde ou la régurgitation mitrale. Le nouveau traitement peut être combiné avec les techniques de diagnostic et de thérapie de l'art antérieur utilisant des méthodes d'apport par voie transseptale.
Patent CA-2484235-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEH ERWIN
IPC: F16L37/36
Filed: 2003-03-01
Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a simple and compact design as well as a safe operation of a connection coupling (10) for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, particularly for filling vehicle fuel tanks, comprising an inlet area (12), which is provided with an inlet valve (45), connected to a supply line (12') and to a ventilating line (12''), and which has a pressure compensation space (44) and a ventilating valve (35). To this end, the invention provides that the ventilating valve (35) is formed by a sealing disc (24) that can be displaced in a controlled manner up to and away from the inlet valve (45) in an axial direction of the connection coupling (10).
Patent CA-2486971-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SMITH DAVID JOHN
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent system comprising a plurality of pre-formed subunits wherein at least one of the subunits is a liquid, paste or gel-filled water-soluble capsule or pouch and wherein the subunits are packaged together in a water-soluble film wrap. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacture and a method of cleaning using said detergent system.
Patent CA-2490316-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TYHURST TIMOTHY R
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A method of customizing the branding of utility software associated with a customized computer peripheral device. The customized peripheral device includes brand data stored in memory. The utility software includes a branding module that reads the brand data from the peripheral device during installation upon a computer and customizes the utility software based upon the brand data. The brand data may include the custom branding information or may provide a brand identifier that permits the branding module to obtain the correct custom branding information from a remote server.
Patent CA-2493331-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRATT WILLIAM C
IPC: G06Q50/02
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: Des modes de réalisation d'une méthode et d'un système sont présentés pour suivre, par exemple, l'historique local d'un animal. Ces modes de réalisation recueillent de l'information comme un identifiant universel, qui identifie de façon unique un animal, et des identifiants de lieux, qui indiquent un ou des emplacements occupés par un animal. Ces données recueillies sont transmises à un administrateur de données sécurisé qui protège et trie les données de façon à ce que l'information confidentielle ne soit pas rendue publique. Par exemple, lorsque survient un enjeu de santé publique, comme la maladie de la vache folle, l'administrateur de données génère un rapport de dépistage indiquant quels animaux ont été mélangés avec l'animal infecté. Selon le rapport de dépistage, d'autres animaux malades ou possiblement malades peuvent être traités, mis en quarantaine ou abattus. De plus, les modes de réalisation de la méthode et du système facilitent les transactions commerciales en fournissant de l'information de trace qui valide, par exemple, l'état de santé des animaux et la qualité de leur nourriture.
Patent CA-2496612-A1 (CA)
Title: Embolization
Inventor: RIOUX ROBERT F
IPC: A61K49/04
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: A particle includes a ferromagnetic material, a radiopaque material, and/or an MRI-visible material.
Patent CA-2496829-A1 (CA)
Title: Data carrier with an optically variable element
Inventor: FRANZ PETER
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a data carrier with an optically variable structure having an embossed structure with raised areas and a first coating contrasting with the surface of the data carrier. The embossed structure and the first coating are so combined that at least parts of the coating are completely visible upon perpendicular viewing but concealed upon oblique viewing so that a tilt effect arises upon alternate perpendicular and oblique viewing. The first coating is provided only in certain areas.  Additionally, the optically variable structure has at least in partial areas a second coating likewise contrasting with the data carrier surface and disposed in overlap with the first coating at least in partial areas.
Patent CA-2497926-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRALLMAN ANTHONY
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: Deadblow hammers capable of minimizing or eliminating recoils when the hammers impact their targets, which have easy access anti-recoil chambers, and which have open sockets for receiving handles that extend the length of the hammerhead body are discussed. These hammers incorporate filler materials, which function to negate the effects of the hammer recoils, with improved filling port(s) for filling the filler materials. Golf clubs with anti-recoil chamber and insert elements are also discussed.
Patent CA-2500011-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHLUETTER JENS-UWE
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif servant à effectuer une transaction équitable afin de limiter les inégalités potentielles dans un environnement de transactions électroniques. Des données concernant le marché sont envoyées depuis un système hôte à des dispositifs clients par l'intermédiaire d'un ou de plusieurs serveurs de communication locale synchronisée, de manière à pouvoir afficher ces données simultanément ou pratiquement simultanément au niveau de chaque dispositif client. Ces données concernant le marché et envoyées au dispositif client peuvent éventuellement inclure des informations sur les prix. De même, un système hôte peut recevoir des données de transaction envoyées par des dispositifs clients par l'intermédiaire des serveurs de communication. L'ordonnancement de ces données de transaction est basé, au moins en partie, sur le moment de réception par les serveurs de communication des données de transaction provenant des dispositifs clients. Les données de transaction envoyées à un système hôte peuvent éventuellement inclure des informations de commande.
Patent CA-2502993-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NOIRFALISE ERIC
IPC: G01C15/02
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: A coded target used in photogrammetry, the target being circular and including at least two concentric coding rings with at least two equal angular sectors, arranged around a central area including a central disk with a uniform color surrounded by a ring with a complementary color, itself surrounded by a ring the same color as the central disk. A photogrammetry process automatically detects and identifies targets.
Patent CA-2503901-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for jackpot wagering
Inventor: GOVENDER DEVAN
IPC: G06Q20/38
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A jackpot wagering system (1) includes a player terminal (3) operable by a player to place a wager on a number of games of chance, a random event generator (8) that generates random events upon which outcomes of the games of chance are based, and a determination facility that determines the quantum of a prize that is available to be won by a player upon the occurrence of a favourable outcome of the game of chance. The quantum of the prize is determined as a function of the size of the player's wager and the maximum limit of the wager. The player's wager is subject to a maximum limit and a portion of each wager is accumulated in an accumulation account as a jackpot prize. The contents of the accumulation account are denominated in a base currency that is selected to be a strongest one of the playing currencies.
Patent CA-2504353-A1 (CA)
Title: Radiant heater in a cooking hob with a thermal switch
Inventor: DE LOS TOYOS DANIEL
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: The electric radiant heater (1) adapted to a cooking hob is attached to the cooking plate (2a) forming with it an air cavity (13) inside which the extended heating resistor (5) is housed on an insulating base (4). A peripheral insulating ring (6) and an outer metal tray form a peripheral external wall (3,6) defining said cavity (13) in which there is positioned a bimetal thermal switch (7), which has a compact body (7a) resting on the surface (9a) of the insulating base, and a heat receiver base (7b) in a position facing a part of the heating resistor (5). The position of the compact body (7a) relative to the heating resistor (5) is determined so as to obtain an actuating temperature point (SWC, SWO) adjusted for switching a hotplate warning light on and off.
Patent CA-2504602-A1 (CA)
Title: Artificial nipple
Inventor: SILVER BRIAN H
IPC: A61J11/00
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: An artificial baby-feeding nipple (310) includes a substantially solid nippl e portion (312) with one or more ducts (316) formed there through for conveyin g fluids through the nipple. The nipple is radially compressible so as to prevent passage of fluids through the one or more ducts when so compressed through use of a material having a low durometer material.
Patent CA-2505846-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BASS PATRICK M
IPC: B66B13/30
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: An elevator cab door having a honeycomb core comprises an elevator door frame adapted for attachment to the entryway of an elevator cab. The door frame has a front skin panel and a rear skin, and a core comprising a plurality of honeycomb cells sandwiched between the front and rear skins. The door assembly components, including the frame, core and the skins are formed from a light, strong material such as aluminum. The structure is lightweight, easily adaptable to varying opening and closing velocities, and less prone to imparting dangerous impact loads on passengers in case of hazardous situations.
Patent CA-2506416-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRZYZANOWSKI PAUL
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A video teleconferencing and multimedia presentation system is provided. The system is integrated and network-ready to facilitate ease of set-up and operation, and also utilizes IP and/or wireless networking to provide advanc ed features and functionality, such as remote access and control and the abilit y to perform secure archiving and retrieval of recorded video and audio data. The system further utilizes a unique peer-to-peer conference network solutio n in order to address the bandwidth limitations that plague conventional syste ms and allow enhanced viewing of high-bandwidth applications.
Patent CA-2507554-A1 (CA)
Title: Proteine semblable a la midkine
Inventor: YORKE MELANIE
IPC: C07K14/475
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: Selon l'invention, il s'est avéré que la protéine INSP106 est un nouveau variant d'épissage d'un membre de la famille de la midkine connu (swall|P21741|MK_HUMAN).
Patent CA-2508010-A1 (CA)
Title: 3-phenyl-cinnoline analogue and antitumor agent using the same
Inventor: TOMURA ARIHIRO
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A 3-phenyl-cinnoline homologue or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof; and a cytostatic agent or antitumor agent comprising the same as an active constituent.