baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2542468-A1 (CA)
Title: Manual device for examining a body fluid
Inventor: HARTTIG HERBERT
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2004-10-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a portable blood sugar measuring device comprising a band device (12) for sectionally pre-winding a test band (14), a detection unit (16) for detecting measurement on the test band sections impinged with blood in the region of a reception point (44) and a housing (10) for receiving the band unit (1é) and detection unit (16). According to the invention, the band unit (12) and/or the detection unit (16) can be moved from working position in relation to the housing counter to an elastic restoring element (18) when impacted.
Patent CA-2542858-A1 (CA)
Title: Ethylene polymerization employing bis-imino pyridinyl transition metal catalyst components
Inventor: LOPEZ MARGARITO
IPC: C08F4/46
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: Ethylene polymerization processes employing bis-imino pyridinyl transition metal components which exhibit C2, C2v or Cs symmetry. Catalyst components of the same or different symmetries may be employed to control polymerization characteristics and characteristics of the resulting polymer products such as polymer yield and polymer molecular weight. The transition metal catalyst component is characterized by the formula: (I) wherein M is a Group 4-11 transition metal, n is an integer within the range of 1-3, Q is a halogen or a C1 - C2 alkyl group, and PY is a pyridinyl group which is coordinated with M  through the nitrogen atom of the pyridinyl group. Further, with respect to formula (I), A is a methyl group, a phenyl group, or a substituted phenyl group and B1 and B2 are the same or different aromatic groups depending on the symmetry of the catalyst component. The catalyst component and an activating co-catalyst component are contacted with ethylene in a polymerization reaction zone which is free of hydrogen or contains hydrogen in an amount which is less than 5 mole % of the ethylene under polymerization conditions to produce a polymer product which can be a ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and C3+ alpha olefin, specifically an ethylene-propylene copolymer.
Patent CA-2543473-A1 (CA)
Title: Dissemination apparatus
Inventor: SGARAMELLA RICHARD P
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: An apparatus for disseminating volatile liquid such as fragrance or insecticide into an atmosphere from a reservoir, the transfer to atmosphere being at least partially achieved by means of a transfer member having external capillary channels. The volatile liquid is one in which at least 30%  by weight of the materials therein have a molecular weight of 175 maximum, and which has a surface tension of less than 40 dynes/cm. The transfer member is of plastics material having a surface energy of less than 45 dyne/cm. The combination allows for particularly efficient dissemination.
Patent CA-2546089-A1 (CA)
Title: Well operating elements comprising a soluble component and methods of use
Inventor: SHARMA ASHISH
IPC: E21B43/25
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: Well operating elements are described, one embodiment comprising a first component that is substantially non-dissolvable when exposed to a selected wellbore environment and a second component that is soluble in the selected wellbore environment and whose rate and/or location of dissolution is at least partially controlled by structure of the first component. A second embodiment includes the component that is soluble in the selected wellbore environment, and one or more exposure holes or passages in the soluble component to control its solubility. The second embodiment may or may not include a substantially non-dissolvable component. Methods of using the well operating elements in oilfield operations are also described. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
Patent CA-2547932-A1 (CA)
Title: Hat with rotatable brim
Inventor: AHN OLIVER
IPC: A42B1/20
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: There is provided a hat (1) comprising a crown portion (20), a brim (30) removably and rotatably attached to the crown portion by a sliding assembly (40), a circumferential band (24) attached along its lower edge to the lower periphery of the crown portion and having at least a first part of the sliding assembly attached thereto, a headband (50) attached to the circumferential band and/or the crown portion, but preferably not to the sliding assembly, that is disposed between the sliding assembly and a wearer's head when the hat is worn. The sliding assembly comprises a first member (42) at least partially secured to the inside of the crown portion and/or the circumferential band, and a second member (44) at least partially secured to the brim. The sliding assembly is preferably vertically oriented so that, in particular, the sliding assembly may be recessed from the lower periphery of the crown portion for improved functioning and aesthetics.
Patent CA-2547934-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of using gamma cyclodextrin to control blood glucose and insulin secretion
Inventor: LAI CHRON-SI
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: Disclosed are methods of producing a blunted postprandial glycemic response in an individual, and/or reducing postprandial insulin secretion, said methods comprising administering to the individual a nutritional or other product comprising gamma-cyclodextrin. Also disclosed are similar other methods directed toward the use of such products to provide weight and appetite control, to normalize blood glucose levels in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance, to minimize nighttime hypoglycemia in diabetic and non-diabetic patients, to prevent reactive hypoglycemia in susceptible non-diabetics, to normalize blood glucose levels in individuals with gestational diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance during gestation, and/or to provide a prolonged glycemic response during exercise. The methods are based upon the discovery that gamma-cyclodextrins are rapidly metabolized and absorbed in the small intestine, but subsequently result in a surprisingly blunted postprandial glycemic response and reduced insulin secretion.
Patent CA-2548459-A1 (CA)
Title: A surgical instrument
Inventor: BATCHELOR KESTER J
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument (12) for cutting and scaling tissue comprises first and second jaw members (4, 5) movable between open and closed positions so as to be capable of grasping tissue therebetween. The first jaw member (4) includes first and second coagulating electrodes (13, 15) on its inner surface, and an insulating member (9) separating the first and second electrodes. The first jaw member (4) also includes a third cutting electrode (19) on an outer surface separate from the inner surface, and the second jaw member (5) has a tissue-contacting surface (23) which is electrically insulating over its entire surface. The electrosurgical instrument is capable of selectively causing coagulation of tissue between the first and second electrodes (13, 15), and/or the cutting of tissue contacted by the third electrode (19).
Patent CA-2552936-A1 (CA)
Title: Wheels of single component construction and method of making same
Inventor: SRIVATS RAM
IPC: B21K1/38
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: This invention relates to a unitary steel wheel as well as the apparatus and method of producing a unitary steel wheel. The unitary wheel comprises wheel rim (2,2,4) and disc portions. In one embodiment, the unitary wheel of this invention further comprise a one-piece wheel of 5~ and 15~ drop center rims, providing a generally circular steel blank from a sheet stock of pre-determined substantially uniform thickness. The bank preferably has a center hole having a predetermined size. The blank is performed in a spinning machine to a predetermined profile and shape. The perform is further spun and flow formed in a spinning machine, the perform being positioned between an outer roll (F1) and inner mandrel (M1) and held against a clamping plate (C1). The inner mandrel (M1) comprises an outboard surface, which conforms to the predetermined inner diameter of the rim (2,3,4). The preform is further processed in the spinning machine to form a final shape and profile of the rim portion comprising a well (3) , inner (1) and outer (5) flange portions, and inner(2) and outer (4) bead-seat portions.
Patent CA-2556209-A1 (CA)
Title: Ground freezing installation accomodating thermal contraction of metal feed pipes
Inventor: SOPKO JOSEPH A
IPC: E02D3/115
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A ground freezing system includes a metal feed pipe for delivering refrigerant to the lower end of a freeze pipe installed in a bore in the ground. The feed pipe is supported on a compression spring which accommodates thermal contraction of the feed pipe while maintaining support of its weight.
Patent CA-2557001-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de traitement par rayonnement ionisant sur plate-forme flottante
Inventor: WONG SIK-LAM
IPC: G01N23/10
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de traitement par rayonnement ionisant prévu sur une plate-forme flottante comprenant des zones de chargement, traitement et déchargement de matériaux contaminés.
Patent CA-2557641-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for data manipulation
Inventor: HAND LEROY C III
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: An arrangement is provided for a data manipulation device (100) disposed in a low profile form factor housing. A data manipulation device includes a memory (120) configured to provide data storage and a backup storage (130) configure to provide backup space when the memory is being backed up.
Patent CA-2561684-A1 (CA)
Title: Real time method of detecting acute inflammatory conditions
Inventor: AHEARN JOSEPH M
IPC: G01N33/566
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: This invention relates to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of patients with inflammatory diseases or conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus, particularly for activity. This disclosure presents the surprising discovery that levels of complement pathway components on reticulocytes can be used to diagnose, monitor, or predict the occurrence of acute episodes of chronic inflammatory disease or conditions.
Patent CA-2563520-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and systems for converting images from low dynamic range to high dynamic range
Inventor: WHITEHEAD LORNE A
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide systems and methods for converting a digital image represented in a lower bit depth representation to a higher bit depth representation. A saturation region is identified, where a color model value of the pixels in the saturation region is above an upper saturation threshold or below a lower saturation threshold. The color model value for each pixel in the saturation region is then adjusted by a corresponding adjustment. The magnitude of the adjustment for each pixel is based on characteristics of the image data.
Patent CA-2563956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VEGGETTI PAOLO
IPC: H01B13/26
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: Process for manufacturing a cable comprising the following steps:(a) conveying at least one conductor to an extruder apparatus;(b) extruding an insulating coating layer radially external to said at least one conductor; (c) longitudinally folding a metal tape around said extruded insulating coating layer, said metal tape bearing at least one adhesive coating layer in a radially external position,; (e) extruding at least one continuous coating layer comprising at least one polyamide or a copolymer thereof around and in contact with said folded metal tape; wherein the step (e) is carried out at a draw down ratio (DDR) not higher than 2.5, preferably of from 1.2 to 2Ø
Patent CA-2564232-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LUND PETER K
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for use in filtering electronic messages using business heuristics. In one aspect, a method includes determining whether the electronic message is associated with a desirable business, and adjusting the likelihood of delivering the electronic message to an intended recipient of the message if the electronic message is determined to be associated with the desirable business. In a more specific embodiment, the method further includes assigning a spam-score to the electronic message based on a likelihood that the electronic message is not unwanted by the intended recipient, blocking delivery of the electronic message to the intended recipient when the spam-score does not cross an overall threshold, and delivering the electronic message to the intended recipient based on the adjusted likelihood when the electronic message is determined to be associated with the desirable business.
Patent CA-2565447-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZELDIS JEROME B
IPC: A61K31/455
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing a myeloproliferative disease are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, stereoisomer, clathrate, or prodrug thereof, alone or in combination with a second active agent, and/or the transplantation of blood or cells.  Particular second active agents are capable of suppressing the overproduction of hematopoietic stem cells or ameliorating one or more of the symptoms of a myeloproliferative disease. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2565642-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOGORODZKI GREGORY
IPC: G01T1/18
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a radiation detector, including: one or more anode wires disposed within a body of the radiation detector, connections to and suspension of the one or more anode wires being made externally of active volume of said radiation detector.
Patent CA-2566209-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAURAND CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: Ce convertisseur AC/DC est un convertisseur isolé à régulation par hachage du courant au moyen d~un interrupteur commandé (5). L~interrupteur commandé (5) est protégé par un dispositif de limitation de courant (9, 7) obéissant à une consigne de courant crête proportionnelle à la tension instantanée de la source d~alimentation (Vin). Cela permet d~améliorer la qualité du courant absorbé et limite les risques de perturbations de l~alimentation à découpage tout en satisfaisant aux nouvelles exigences des réseaux avioniques.
Patent CA-2567078-A1 (CA)
Title: Acid-reactive dental fillers, compositions, and methods
Inventor: KANGAS LANI S
IPC: A61K6/884
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: Acid-reactive dental fillers, and methods of making and using such fillers, are disclosed. The acid-reactive dental fillers include a trivalent metal, oxygen, fluorine, an alkaline earth metal, and, optionally, silicon. The acid-reactive dental fillers are preferably nanostructured, for example, in the form of nanoparticles.
Patent CA-2568134-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of treating or preventing pathologic effects of acute increases in hyperglycemia and/or acute increases of free fatty acid flux
Inventor: GURTNER GEOFFREY C
IPC: A61K31/19
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing pathologic sequelae of acute hyperglycemia and/or increased fatty acid flux in a subject. This method involves administering an ROS inhibitor to the subject. In addition, methods of promoting neovascularization, inhibiting oxidation or excessive release of free fatty acids, and identifying compounds suitable for treatment or prevention of ROS-mediated injury are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2569113-A1 (CA)
Title: Chromone derivatives useful as vanilloid antagonists
Inventor: CULSHAW ANDREW JAMES
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a chromone compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined in the specification and in the claims, in free form or in salt form, and, where possible, in acid addition salt form, as a vanilloid antagonist.
Patent CA-2571372-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for flight control of tiltrotor aircraft
Inventor: BUILTA KENNETH E
IPC: B64C27/52
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for automatically controlling the flight of a tiltrotor aircraft while the aircraft is in flight that is at least partially rotor-borne. The method and apparatus provide for automatically tilting nacelles in response to a longitudinal-velocity control signal so as to produce a longitudinal thrust-vector component for controlling longitudinal velocity of the aircraft. Simultaneously, cyclic swashplate controls are automatically actuated so as to maintain the fuselage in a desired pitch attitude. The method and apparatus also provide for automatically actuating the cyclic swashplate controls for each rotor in response to a lateral~-velocity control signal so as to produce a lateral thrust-vector component for controlling lateral velocity of the aircraft. Simultaneously, collective swashplate controls for each rotor are automatically actuated so as to maintain the fuselage in a desired roll attitude. The method and apparatus provide for yaw control through differential longitudinal thrust produced by tilting the nacelles.
Patent CA-2572194-A1 (CA)
Title: Carbon columnar container
Inventor: NAKASHIMA JUNICHIROU
IPC: F27D5/00
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A tubular container made of carbon, constructed by connecting circular tube members made of carbon to each other using a screw section provided along the circumference of each end of a tube member. Gaps between the connection sections are sealed by a highly reliable method not causing cracks etc. to prevent leakage of raw material gas and molten silicon. The tubular container made of carbon is constructed in a multi-stage form by connecting circular tube members made of carbon to each other using a screw section provided along the circumference of each end of a tube member. The circular tube members connected to each other each have an annular flat surface radially extended from the inner wall surface so as to form a butting surface on the inner wall surface side when the connection is made. The sum of surface roughness (Ra) of the annular flat surfaces forming the butting surfaces is 1-100 µm.
Patent CA-2572927-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated spray gun fitted with a spray system mounted on a feed foundation
Inventor: VACHER ERIC
IPC: B05B15/65
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: An automated spray gun comprising a spray/atomization body is mounted on a feed foundation. In the present invention, said spray gun comprises tensile locking means (50, 60) between said spray body (2) and said foundation (3).
Patent CA-2573500-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KNAPP STEVEN E
IPC: B01D46/10
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: The invention provides an air filter with an integral rigid edge. The filter uses a pre-cut sheet of non-woven synthetic filter material. The sheet has a generally rectangular central portion and four outwardly extending side portions. Each side portion is compressed to make it thinner, denser and more rigid than the central portion.  The side portions are rolled or folded upon themselves toward the central portion to form a rigid edge around at least a part of the central portion. A method for making the air filter is also provided.
Patent CA-2573936-A1 (CA)
Title: Optimization of bioleaching process
Inventor: STRAUSS HANNES
IPC: C22B15/00
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A method for optimizing a bioleaching process, at least in respect of heat generation and primary copper sulphide leaching, by actively monitoring and controlling inorganic and organic compounds in a raffinate solution, produced in the process, to levels below that which could be inhibitory to microbial activity of bioleaching strains used in the process.
Patent CA-2576136-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WATANABE YASUYOSHI
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: Novel calcium-independent phospholipases A2; genes encoding the same; an antibody against them; an inherent promoter or a regulator gene which comprises a base sequence occurring in intron and inducing site-specific expression in response to an external stimulus; a method of expressing a target protein in response to an external stimulus; and an organism having this gene transferred thereinto. Novel calcium-independent phospholipases A2 having an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1, 3 or 5 or an amino acid sequence derived from such an amino acid sequence by the substitution, deletion or addition of one or more amino acids;  a gene having a base sequence occurring in an intron and being capable of initiating RNA transcription due to an external stimulus such as a stimulus with kainic acid or an electrical stimulus; a method of regulating expression by using the gene; and an organism having the gene transferred thereinto.
Patent CA-2576222-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions and methods for treating lymphoma
Inventor: THOMAS DEBORAH A
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating neoplasias in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides methods for treating various types of leukemias, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). These methods involve the administration of liposome-encapsulated vinca alkaloids, e.g., vincristine, in combination with dexamethasone to a mammal with a leukemia.
Patent CA-2577526-A1 (CA)
Title: Antiviral 4'-azido-nucleosides
Inventor: MARTIN JOSEPH ARMSTRONG
IPC: A61P31/14
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: 4-Amino-1-((2R,3S,4S,5R)-5-azido-3,4-diyhdroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-1H-pyrimidin-2-one (I:R1=R2=R3=R4=H) and prodrugs thereof are hepatitis C (HCV) polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for inhibiting HCV and treating HCV-mediated diseases, processes for making the compounds and synthetic intermediates employed in the process. (I)
Patent CA-2578779-A1 (CA)
Title: A hand-held motorized injection device with haptic feedback for highly viscous materials
Inventor: NOLTE LUTZ-PETER
IPC: A61B17/88
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: A device for driving a surgical apparatus and being configured in a master-slave setup and comprising a slave component comprising a drive unit apt to actuate a surgical apparatus connected to it; and a sensor apt to emit sensor information related to the resistance opposing the actuation of the drive unit; and a master component allowing a haptic feedback related to the resistance detected by the sensor.
Patent CA-2579161-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel regulation protein
Inventor: VERDONK JULIAN CORNELIS
IPC: C12P21/00
Filed: 2005-09-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide which belongs to the R2R3-type MYB family and which regulates the shikimate pathway towards the production of benzenoids. The shikimate pathway is a biosynthesis pathway through which the three essential aromatic amino acids tyrosine, phenylalanine and tryptophane are synthesized in plants, bacteria and fungi. The present inventiont provides for the first time a regulatory protein in the shikimate pathway and a means to regulate the biosynthesis of these three essential amino acids which cannot be produced by mammals. At the same time, it opens up the way for the regulation of the biosynthesis of aromatic and-non- aromatic compounds which are derived from these essential amino acids. A polypeptide or polynucleotide of the invention may be used in a method for manipulating the transcript levels of the genes of the shikimate pathway towards benzenoids for instance the genes of 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate-7-phosphate synthase (DAHPS), 5-enol-pyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS), L- phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) and chorismate mutase (CM). Through these enzymes, biosynthetic processes at lower levels may be influenced. For instance, compounds of the invention may be used in a method to regulate scent in flowers or to regulate resistance to pest insects or pathogenic organisms.