baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2532479-C (CA)
Title: Arrangement comprising a cervical prosthesis and an insertion instrument
Inventor: KELLER ARNOLD
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2004-02-04
Granted: 2009-06-16
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement of a multi-part in-tervertebral endoprosthesis (9), which has a top closure plate and bottom closure plate (91, 92) and, between these, a sliding core (93), each closure plate (91, 92) being assigned a pair of receiving openings (96, 97) or projections, and of an insertion instrument (1), which has a handgrip area (21, 31) and a gripping area (22, 32) with retention projections (51, 52) or openings which, in order to hold the interverte-bral endoprosthesis (9) on the insertion instrument (1), can be engaged in the receiving openings or projections. Accord-ing to the invention, the receiving openings (96, 97) are ar-ranged in lateral side faces of the intervertebral endopros-thesis (9), and at least the pair of receiving openings (96) assigned to one of the closure plates (92) has a shape ex-tended in the direction toward the other closure plate (91).  In this way, without making changes to the insertion instru-ment (1), intervertebral endoprostheses (9) of different thicknesses can be held securely and with the guarantee that they are the correct way round.
Patent CA-2532654-C (CA)
Title: Method and circuit arrangement for non-destructive examination of objects by means of ultrasonic waves
Inventor: MAURER ALBRECHT
IPC: G01N29/11
Filed: 2004-07-19
Granted: 2011-12-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing signals which are generated during the non-destructive examination of objects by reflection of ultrasonic waves at defect locations of the structure of the object. The method includes emitting a single complete wave front onto at least one section of the object to be examined by means of a plurality of independent transmitter elements. The method includes receiving a wave reflected by the structure of the object by means of a plurality of receiver elements which are independent of one another. The plurality of transmitter and receiver elements constitutes a probe. The method includes digitalizing the signals received from the receiver elements.  The method includes storing the digitalized signals according to amplitude and propagation time in a storage element. The method includes detecting the defect locations by a phase-locked addition of the stored amplitude values along a propagation time.
Patent CA-2537716-C (CA)
Inventor: YAMAZAKI HIROYUKI
IPC: H01S5/065
Filed: 2006-02-27
Granted: 2012-01-17
Abstract: A tunable laser comprises: a multiple ring resonator that is formed by coupling ring resonant elements having different optical path lengths from each other; an input/output-side waveguide connected to one of the ring resonant elements; a reflection-side wave guide connected to another one of the ring resonant elements; a PLC substrate on which the multiple ring resonator, the input/output side waveguide, and the reflection--side waveguide are formed; a high reflection film provided to the reflection-side waveguide; an SOA connected to the input/output-side waveguide; film heaters and a phase control region of the SOA  for changing the resonant wavelength of the multiple ring resonator; and a light-receiving element for detecting the resonant wavelength of the multiple ring resonator in a thru port of a directional coupler.
Patent CA-2539949-C (CA)
Title: Device and method for hanging photographs or cards
Inventor: VINCENT THOMAS
IPC: A47F7/14
Filed: 2006-03-16
Granted: 2012-02-07
Abstract: The invention broadly comprises a device for displaying an object including a stand, at least one arcuate hanger element connected to the stand, and a fastener connected to the at least one arcuate hanger element. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is symmetrically arranged with respect to the stand. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element comprises a length and at least two hanger elements in the at least one hanger element have different respective lengths. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is flexible. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is wire. The at least one hanger element comprises a distal end and the fastener is connected to the distal end. In some aspects, the fastener is a clip.
Patent CA-2545393-C (CA)
Title: Niveau
Inventor: MARTONE JOSEPH
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 2006-05-01
Granted: 2007-08-21
Abstract: Un niveau ayant un corps et deux parois fonctionnelles qui sont interconnectées par un réseau. La première paroi est dotée d'une première surface fonctionnelle extérieure et la deuxième paroi est dotée d'une deuxième surface fonctionnelle extérieure. La première surface et la deuxième surface font face en direction opposée et sont généralement parallèles d'une à l'autre et la première surface fonctionnelle extérieure est dotée d'une ouverture. Dans une réalisation, le corps comprend également une structure de blocage disposée entre les parois fonctionnelles. Le niveau comprend également une nivelle supportée par le corps et, facultativement, un aimant disposé dans l'ouverture et ayant une extrémité appuyée sur la structure de blocage. L'aimant est doté d'une extrémité opposée adjacente à la première surface opérationnelle afin d'exercer une attraction magnétique sur une pièce de travail en prise avec la première surface fonctionnelle extérieure. Un autre élément du niveau comprend une paroi de renforcement disposée plus proche de la première paroi fonctionnelle que de la deuxième paroi fonctionnelle, où la paroi de renforcement et la première paroi fonctionnelle sont disposées pour former, généralement, une cavité.
Patent CA-2557229-C (CA)
Title: A method of providing a purified, virus safe antibody preparation
Inventor: BUCHACHER ANDREA
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2005-02-25
Granted: 2012-07-10
Abstract: A method of preparing a purified, virus inactivated and virus safe antibody preparation from a starting solution comprising antibodies and contaminants, the method comprising the steps of: (a) adjusting the pH of the starting solution to about 4.6 to about 4.95 in particular to about 4.8 to about 4.95 to produce an intermediate solution; (b) adding caprylate and/or heptanoate ions to the intermediate solution and maintaining the pH at about 4.6 to about 4.95 in particular pH at about 4.8 to about 4.95, whereby a precipitate is formed and the antibodies are essentially present in the supernatant; (c) incubating the supernatant solution under conditions of caprylate and/or heptanoate ion concentration, time, pH and temperature optionally concentrating and diafiltrating the filtrated solution before pH adjustment;  (d) applying the filtered solution with a least one anion exchange resin and optionally with two different anion exchange resins under conditions that allow binding of contaminants to the resin while not allowing significant binding' of the antibodies to the resin, wherein a purified, virus inactivated and virus safe antibody preparation is produced.
Patent CA-2559815-C (CA)
Inventor: MAIER GARY ALLAN
IPC: E21B43/25
Filed: 2006-09-15
Granted: 2008-06-10
Abstract: A well packer assembly with an annular fluid bypass and a check valve. The well packer assembly has an upper packer apparatus and a lower packer apparatus with a stimulation port therebetween. An annular fluid bypass in the upper packer apparatus communicates the well annulus from above packer elements on the upper packer apparatus to .below the packer elements. The well fluid circulated through the fluid bypass is discharged into the well annulus below the packer elements on the upper packer apparatus to circulate stimulation fluid through the stimulation port and upwardly through the upper packer apparatus and the tubing used to lower the upper packer apparatus into the well.
Patent CA-2562393-C (CA)
Inventor: CAMPBELL NEIL E
IPC: A01K1/03
Filed: 2005-04-11
Granted: 2009-10-27
Abstract: A method for facilitating the delivery of water to a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages, for housing animals for an animal study, the method including; providing a plurality of cage level barrier-type cages for an animal study at a laboratory facility site, and disposing a bag forming apparatus at a clean side of a laboratory washroom at the laboratory facility site, wherein the bag forming apparatus is capable of providing sealed bags of water for use in the cage level barrier-type cages. The method can further include providing bag material to the laboratory facility site.
Patent CA-2563014-C (CA)
Inventor: ORTIZ MARK S
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 2006-10-10
Granted: 2014-05-20
Abstract: A surgical stapler is provided having a cartridge arm for holding staples, an anvil pivotally connected thereto to deform fired staples from the cartridge arm, and a support for substantially preventing anvil deflection during staple firing to help insure proper staple formation. Some supports allow pivoting between the anvil and cartridge arm when in a first position, but prevent or hinder the pivoting action when in a second position. Supports can also be adapted to contact the anvil at a distal position relative to the pivot point between the anvil and cartridge arm. Exemplary structures of supports embodied as one or more links or as a sleeve are described. Methods of use are also discussed.
Patent CA-2567117-C (CA)
Title: Compositions depilatoires
Inventor: ACHER DAVID
IPC: A61K8/92
Filed: 2005-05-04
Granted: 2013-07-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition dépilatoire du type adhésive comprenant: a. entre 50 et 90 % en poids d'une substance à base de colophane ou de résine hydrocarbonée; b. entre 0,5 et 20 % en poids d'eau; et c. un émulsifiant et/ou un tensioactif. La composition est spécialement conçue pour être chauffée, avant l'application sur la peau, dans un four à micro-ondes domestique.
Patent CA-2568362-C (CA)
Title: System for accessing a pos terminal, method for downloading and updating applications and method for performing electronic operation using such a system
Inventor: SOARES PI FARIAS ALEXANDRE
IPC: G07F7/08
Filed: 2005-05-25
Granted: 2014-10-14
Abstract: The present invention refers to system for accessing POS terminals (10), with or without pin pad, using a client system (15) to connect such POS terminal (10) to a network comprised by at least one server (30), the system enabling any POS terminal (10) to execute applications (25) located in such servers, through a plurality of specific protocols (20) in a process similar to the Internet, as well to download and update applications from application servers (30) and to perform electronic operations in transaction serves (35).
Patent CA-2575184-C (CA)
Title: Data handling in a distributed communication network
Inventor: BARNHART RANDY C
IPC: H04W4/18
Filed: 2006-03-16
Granted: 2014-09-23
Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for data handling in a distributed communication network includes one or more data-handling nodes (DHNs) that each reside at one of one or more receptors. Each receptor is operable to receive first data units from one or more remote units. Each DHN is operable to extract second data units from the first data units, add extensions to the second data units for tracking the second data units in the distributed communication network, store the second data units locally at the receptor, generate log files of the second data units for communication to a data monitoring and recovery (DMR) agent at the receptor, and communicate the second data units with the added extensions to a routing system for routing the second data units in the distributed communication
Patent CA-2581501-C (CA)
Inventor: PENTON JOHN
IPC: A62B7/04
Filed: 2005-09-26
Granted: 2013-03-26
Abstract: A respirator exhalation unit (10) comprises a negative pressure valve (120) and a selectively actuable positive pressure valve assembly (130). The position of the positive pressure valve assembly (130) is selectively adjustable to convert the exhalation unit (10) for use in multiple operating modes, such as a negative pressure mode, a powered air mode, and a self-contained breathing apparatus mode (SCBA). Additionally, a closed circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA) adapter assembly (200) can be attached to the exhalation unit for conversion to a CCBA operating mode. Further, the negative pressure valve (120) divides the interior of the exhalation unit into two chambers, one of which functions as a dead space that protects the user from exposure to any harmful contaminants at the end of exhalation.
Patent CA-2582388-C (CA)
Title: Generalized well management in parallel reservoir simulation
Inventor: HEMANTHKUMAR KESAVALU
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2005-10-05
Granted: 2011-11-29
Abstract: A computer-implemented process simulates production of oil and gas from hydrocarbon reservoirs. The process is used to help forecast the optimal future oil and gas recovery from large hydrocarbon reservoirs. At the same, this process is flexible to allow for further addition of new options; robust and reliable; and easy to use. The process is also comprehensive in that it allows a forecast of future performance of a wide range of reservoirs and future operation scenarios. By using the high-resolution models provided, a reservoir can be described much more accurately.
Patent CA-2583162-C (CA)
Inventor: WILLET PAUL E
IPC: A21B3/00
Filed: 2007-03-13
Granted: 2015-01-27
Abstract: A lidding system for use with loaf tins in the production of a breaded product including at least one lid, each lid having a cover portion for covering a loaf tin, the lid including four side portions for positioning adjacent the sides of the respective loaf tin.
Patent CA-2585172-C (CA)
Title: Sulfonyl-substituted bicyclic compounds as modulators of ppar
Inventor: NOBLE STEWART A
IPC: C07D211/96
Filed: 2005-10-25
Granted: 2014-08-12
Abstract: Compounds as modulators of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating disease using the same are disclosed.
Patent CA-2593109-C (CA)
Inventor: HEATH BRIAN
IPC: B60C23/20
Filed: 2007-07-03
Granted: 2016-01-12
Abstract: Méthode et appareil pour automatiquement inspecter ou préfiltrer léquipement de passage de CMV (véhicules à moteur commerciaux), y compris lacquisition, le traitement et lanalyse de données de températures liées au passage des roues en utilisant un système dimagerie informatique pour améliorer lefficacité de méthodes manuelles de CMV actuelles. Le système dinspection peut comprendre un dispositif déclencheur, une caméra thermographique (ou plus), un équipement informatique dacquisition dimages, un logiciel de traitement et danalyse dimage, une interface utilisateur et un espace de travail pour lopérateur. La méthode est un moyen de collecte et danalyse de renseignements thermiques de léquipement comme il passe par une zone dinspection à des fins danalyse des anomalies et de comparaison à des propriétés thermiques de léquipement dans de bonnes conditions de travail, ou de propriétés thermiques dautres équipements similaires sur les mêmes CMV, pour déterminer ou évaluer sa condition. Les résultats des essais situés à lextérieur des paramètres soit des règles dessais absolues ou relatives sur la conformité sont marqués et retirés de lécoulement du trafic pour une investigation supplémentaire.
Patent CA-2595577-C (CA)
Inventor: BOWEN THOMAS C
IPC: B60K17/344
Filed: 2006-01-17
Granted: 2014-05-13
Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes first and second axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels and a drive mechanism operable to selectively couple a driven input shaft to one or both of the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes a differential, a speed changing unit operably disposed between the differential assembly and one of the first and second axleshafts, and first and second mode clutches. The first mode clutch is operable to engage the speed changing unit for reducing the rotary speed of the second axleshaft relative to the rotary speed of the first axleshaft. The second mode clutch is operable to engage the speed changing unit for increasing the rotary speed of the second axleshaft relative to the rotary speed of the first axleshaft. A control system controls actuation of both mode clutches.
Patent CA-2600256-C (CA)
Inventor: MIGONE RUBEN A
IPC: C08L23/14
Filed: 2006-04-11
Granted: 2013-11-12
Abstract: Polypropylene resin compositions are provided that are useful in the production of thermoformed articles and biaxially oriented polypropylene films (BOPPs), tapes and fibers. The resins of the present invention are blends of high crystalline (low solubles) polypropylene homopolymer and an ethylene/propylene random copolymer (RCP). These blends can be used to replace standard high solubles BOPP grade polypropylene homopolymers. In addition, the use of high crystalline polypropylene homopolymers in the blends imparts improved stiffness to the finished films while maintaining good processability of the blends. Such polypropylene compositions are effectively produced by in-reactor blending of a high crystalline propylene homopolymer and a propylene/ethylene random copolymer.
Patent CA-2601673-C (CA)
Title: Pull-on wearable article with informational image
Inventor: ROE DONALD CARROLL
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2006-03-10
Granted: 2011-09-20
Abstract: A pull-on wearable article includes a main portion including an outer cover, the main portion defining a front waist region, a rear waist region, and a crotch region extending between and connecting the front and rear waist regions. First and second extendable side panels extend between and connect the main portion front waist region and the main portion rear waist region to form the article in a closed waist configuration, at least a portion of each side panel being extendable between a relaxed state and an extended state. The article defines first and second side regions, each side region including one of the first and second side panels and a transverse region of the main portion bordering the respective side panel. An informational image is disposed in at least the first side region. The article may further include a texture feature formed in an outer surface of the article and positioned proximate to the informational image to form a composite image. Alternatively or additionally, the image includes a cognitively functional graphic.
Patent CA-2603874-C (CA)
Inventor: GRANDT ANDRE
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2006-04-07
Granted: 2012-06-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne un casque d'écoute destiné à être raccordé à un dispositif externe de compensation active du bruit. Ce casque comprend au moins un écouteur, un microphone proche de l'oreille et un réseau de circuits passif servant à augmenter le gain du dispositif externe de compensation du bruit. De cette manière, la compensation du bruit au niveau externe peut être accrue par augmentation du gain total par l'intermédiaire du réseau passif.
Patent CA-2612851-C (CA)
Inventor: RIOUX DANIEL
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2002-12-20
Granted: 2008-10-28
Abstract: An energy impulse generator for transferring an energy pulse to a surface. The generator exchanges messages with a computing means through a communication interface. The generator includes a housing; an impact assembly movably mounted within the housing between at least a resting position, a latched position and an impact position, whereby, in the impact position, the impact assembly transfers the energy pulse to the surface; and an energy storage means attached to the impact assembly, whereby in the latched position, the energy storage means is capable of releasing a specified amount of energy to the impact assembly such that upon release of the specified amount of energy the impact assembly moves from the latched position to the impact position then returns to the resting position. The computing means controls the release of the specified amount of energy to the impact assembly. The generator is used in a system having a sensing assembly for the non-intrusive physical analysis of a medium under the surface.
Patent CA-2615705-C (CA)
Title: Ophthalmic device positioning system and associated methods
Inventor: CAMPIN JOHN A
IPC: A61B3/10
Filed: 2006-07-26
Granted: 2016-06-28
Abstract: A system and method for determining an optimal position of an eye relative to an ophthalmic device are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes receiving data comprising an image of a surface of an eye with the eye at a first position relative to an ophthalmic device. An edge feature in the image is located, and a sharpness calculation on the edge feature is performed using a predetermined algorithm to yield a sharpness value. The eye surface is then adjusted to a second position relative to the ophthalmic device, and the previous steps are repeated until the sharpness value is maximized, which is an indication that an optimal eye position has been achieved. An embodiment of the system includes a processor and a software package executable by the processor, the software package adapted to perform the calculations as above.  Means are also provided for adjusting the eye surface to a second position relative to the ophthalmic device.
Patent CA-2616104-C (CA)
Title: Cough catcher with protection against germ transmission by hand contact
Inventor: QUINN MICHAEL
IPC: A61J19/00
Filed: 2007-12-20
Granted: 2009-08-25
Abstract: In order to prevent tainting of a cougher's hand with germs, the product from a cough is carried in contact with a germicide inside a hollow article, and is vented out of the hollow article, in directions away from the user's face and hand holding the article. More specifically, the cough catcher has a hollow region for accepting the product from a cough therein. This hollow region has a filter element containing a germicide mounted therein, and a series of channels formed between the filter element and a bottom surface of the hollow region. The channels communicate with vent ports around a rim portion of the cough catcher. The vent ports are oriented away from both the mouth opening and the outside surface of the cough catcher for conveying the product from a cough away from both the face and the hand of a user.
Patent CA-2618394-C (CA)
Inventor: HUTCHINS RICHARD D
IPC: C09K8/60
Filed: 2006-08-15
Granted: 2013-11-05
Abstract: This invention relates to fluid compositions used in treating a subterranean formation. In particular, the invention is aqueous wellbore treatment compositions which are foams containing a viscosifying agent, a foam extender, a gas component, and a surfactant, as well as methods of forming such fluids, and uses thereof. The viscosifying agent may be a hydratable polymer, viscoelastic surfactant, or heteropolysaccharide. The foam extender may be a material such as a polyoxyalkyleneamines, ethylenepolyamines, tertiary polyamines, bicarbonate, carbonate, phosphate, or sesquicarbonate.
Patent CA-2624942-C (CA)
Title: Location and stabilization device
Inventor: BULBROOK GEORGE LEE
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2006-10-09
Granted: 2018-05-01
Abstract: A prostate gland location and stabilization device comprising an elongate cylinder, sized to fit in the anal canal of a user, and having either a narrowing, or a bend (in the range from 20 to 60 degrees) located at or towards the axial mid-region of the cylinder. The cylinder has a heterogeneous internal structure arranged to define landmarks detectable by X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging. Additional features include an essentially flat handle, an internal gas channel and contrast markers. In some variants of the device, the heterogeneous structure comprises air-filled pockets. The invention also provides a method of locating the prostate gland of a patient using the device.
Patent CA-2626183-C (CA)
Title: Compositions comprising fluoroolefins and uses thereof
Inventor: SIEVERT ALLEN CAPRON
IPC: C09K5/04
Filed: 2006-10-31
Granted: 2016-11-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential.