baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2730381-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHIEN GREG T H
IPC: G06K9/32
Filed: 2009-06-04
Abstract: A method and computer workstation to determine the location in the ground space of a selected point in a digital image of the earth obtained by an airborne camera The image is associated with data indicating the geo-location coordinates for the points in the ground space corresponding to the image The method includes the steps of performing independently and in parallel a recursive partitioning of the image space and the ground space into successively smaller quadrants until a pixel coordinate in the image assigned to the selected point is within a predetermined limit of the center of a final recursively partitioned quadrant in the image space The method further includes a step of calculating a geo-location of the point in the ground space corresponding to the selected point in the image space The methods are also applied for determining geo-location from oblique reconnaissance imagery.
Patent CA-2730617-A1 (CA)
Title: System, converter and method for wide area distribution of supervised emergency audio
Inventor: LONTKA KAREN D
IPC: H04R27/00
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: A wide area fire safety and detection system is disclosed. The system includes a control node configured to execute a first detection routine, wherein the control node has a network interface, and an amplifier having an audio output, wherein the amplifier is configured to communicate the audio output to a plurality of fire safety nodes. The system further includes a remote node in communication with the control node, wherein the remote node has a network interface configured for communication with at least the network interface of the control node, and an audio converter configured to receive the audio output and generated a converted audio output, wherein the converted out is compatible with a microphone input.
Patent CA-2734777-A1 (CA)
Title: Interruption of measured variable analyses in an automatic water softening system when defined operating situations are present
Inventor: SOECKNICK RALF
IPC: B01J47/14
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: A method for operating a water softening system (1) comprising - an automatically adjustable blending means for mixing a blended water flow V(t)blended from a first, softened partial flow V(t)part1soft and a second untreated water partial flow V(t)part2raw and comprising - an electronic control means (11), wherein the control means (11) readjusts the adjustment position of the blending means by means of one or more experimentally determined instantaneous measured values in such a fashion that the water hardness in the blended water flow V(t)blended is adjusted to a predetermined desired value (SW), is characterized in that the control means (11) ignores at least one of the one or more instantaneous measured values for readjustment of the adjustment position of the blending means in one or more defined operating situations, and instead uses the respectively last corresponding measured value that was valid prior to occurrence of the defined operating situation, or a standard value for the corresponding measured value, which is stored in the electronic control means (11). The inventive method reduces the wear of the automatically adjustable blending means and improves the reliability of the adjustment of the water hardness of the blended water.
Patent CA-2734862-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILCOXEN KYLE R
IPC: B31B50/10
Filed: 2009-08-21
Abstract: A plastic bag with flexible sidewalls defining an interior volume for holding contents includes a reinforcing feature to resist puncture and/or rupture of the bag.  The reinforcing feature may include reinforcing the portion of the bag proximate the bottom edge with additional or thicker thermoplastic material. In various embodiments, the reinforcing feature may be a strip of plastic material attached along a bottom edge of the bag, either internally or externally, to provide additional material resistant to puncture.    In other embodiments, the sheet material used to produce the bag may be made with varying thicknesses. In addition, methods of manufacturing a bag with such reinforcing features in a high speed automated process are disclosed.
Patent CA-2738073-A1 (CA)
Title: Therapeutic device combining radiation therapy and thermotherapy
Inventor: ISSELS ROLF
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a therapeutic device (1) for treatment of a patient, particularly for cancer treatment, comprising a radiation therapy apparatus (2) for applying an ionizing radiation to the patient, characterized by an integrated thermotherapeutic heating device (8) for inducing a regional hyperthermia in the patient.
Patent CA-2738429-A1 (CA)
Title: Heterocyclic kinase inhibitors
Inventor: REN PINGDA
IPC: A61K31/535
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: The present invention provides heterocyclic compounds for use as kinase inhibitors and in other applications. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatments of diseases and conditions associated with P 13 kinase activity.
Patent CA-2740329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBERGE HUBERT
IPC: F16H59/44
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: Un procédé de gestion dun rapport de transmission dune transmission à variation continue (CVT) assistée avec un moteur à régulateur pour émuler une boîte de vitesses hydrostatique et prévenir les dommages aux courroies dentraînement. Le procédé consiste à fournir une vitesse de rotation de source de puissance de référence, à utiliser la CVT assistée pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif entre une source de puissance et un mécanisme dentraînement, à gérer un couple de la source de puissance pour maintenir une vitesse de rotation essentiellement régulière au moment dune variation de charge de la source de puissance et à moduler un rapport de transmission de la CVT assistée pour modifier la vitesse de rotation du mécanisme dentraînement. Un système et un véhicule muni dun tel mécanisme de prévention des dommages aux courroies dentraînement sont également décrits.
Patent CA-2740359-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition cosmetique comprennant un extrait d' acanthe et utilisation d' acanthe dans une composition cosmetique capillaire
Inventor: FIORINI-PUYBARET CHRISTEL
IPC: A61Q5/00
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une nouvelle valorisation de l'acanthe dans le domaine cosmétique et plus particulièrement dans une composition capillaire pour créer et/ou maintenir l'effet bouclant.
Patent CA-2740806-A1 (CA)
Inventor: IRVING BRYAN
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: The present application relates to anti-PD-L1 antibodies, nucleic acid encoding the same, therapeutic compositions thereof, and their use enhance T-cell function to upregulate cell-mediated immune responses and for the treatment of T cell dysfunctional disorders, including infection (e.g., acute and chronic) and tumor immunity.
Patent CA-2741439-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHUNG KIOSKY
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 2011-05-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a stand for supporting a barbecue stove. The stand includes a frame, a guiding element, a first supporting unit and a second supporting unit.  The frame is used to support a barbecue stove. The guiding element is connected to the frame, thus defining a space between the guiding element and the frame. The first supporting unit includes a beam pivotally connected to the frame, two struts extending from the beam, and two wheels each connected to a related one of the struts. The second supporting unit includes a beam inserted through the space and movable in and along the space and two struts extending from the beam thereof. Each of the struts of the second supporting unit is pivotally connected to a related one of the struts of the first supporting unit. The beam of the second supporting unit is movable in and along the space as the first and second supporting units are movable between extended and collapsed positions.
Patent CA-2742019-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAIRD EDWARD T
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2011-06-02
Abstract: Upon providing (101) message content (such as a wireline remote control instruction) to be transmitted via wireline, and in conjunction with provision (102) of a plurality of different wireline transmission characteristics (as correspond, for example, to different types of wireline transmission) and a corresponding plurality of correlated recovery identifiers (103), a particular wireline transmission characteristic is selected (104) and used to transmit via wireline (105) a joint message. In particular, in a preferred approach, the selected wireline transmission characteristic (106) is used when transmitting via wireline at least a portion of the message content portion of the joint message while another part of the joint message carries the recovery identifier to thereby facilitate selection of an appropriate reception technique by a wireline receiver when receiving the joint message.
Patent CA-2742067-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JOHN B
IPC: A61N7/00
Filed: 2009-10-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for therapeuti-cally treating bone structure using ultrasound, and more particularly, the present invention relates to an appa-ratus with an attachment structure for treating bone injuries or a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and/or prob-lems.
Patent CA-2742305-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SELPH JEFFREY L
IPC: G21F9/34
Filed: 2009-10-05
Abstract: Waste storage vessels formed from a composition including calcium silicate, magnesium or calcium oxides and an acid phosphate are provided. The composition may also include fly ash or kaolin with or without the calcium silicate.
Patent CA-2743691-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KALTWASSER DARYL
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: A rod guide receiver is molded directly onto the sucker rod and a rod guide or spinner is then molded directly onto the rod guide receiver, the spinner having a plurality of blades or fins molded as an integral part of a spinner body that is free to turn about the rod guide receiver. The rod guide receiver serves in the manner of a bearing race, having a pair of opposing stops to retain the spinner subsequently molded thereon. The spinner may also be referred to herein as a centralizing sleeve. The rod guide receiver and the spinner are both formed of polymeric materials, but of materials different from one another so that the rod guide is free to rotate about the rod guide receiver. Further, the vanes of the rod guide are formed in a zig-zag pattern to enhance the strength and effectiveness of the vanes in bearing against the inside surface of the well tubing.
Patent CA-2744306-A1 (CA)
Title: Implantable polymeric films
Inventor: STOPEK JOSHUA
IPC: A61L31/16
Filed: 2011-06-27
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices containing a polymeric film layer containing glycerol and at least one biopolymer.
Patent CA-2744719-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARTINO BRIAN T
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2011-06-28
Abstract: A recessed box is adapted for mounting one or more electrical devices having an adapter. To accommodate electrical devices of different sizes, the adapter is provided that is coupled to the opening in the recessed box. The adapter has a frame with a central opening to receive the selected electrical device. The frame has one or more removable tabs to enlarge the dimension of the central opening to accommodate larger electrical devices. An electrical device, such as a low voltage wiring device, is coupled to the removable tabs. The tabs are removed to receive a larger electrical device, such as an electrical junction box, that is coupled to the frame.
Patent CA-2749198-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WISSMANN KORD J
IPC: E02D13/00
Filed: 2010-01-08
Abstract: A system and method of determining lift deflection during construction of aggregate columns allows for real time monitoring of construction to ensure meeting defined parameters. The amount of deflection of a tamper head during tamping is determined multiple times for each lift. When the amount of deflection matches a predetermined value, tamping is stopped.
Patent CA-2752625-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QITA WISSAM
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a method and system of managing referral credits in an Internet-based application utilizing social networks is disclosed. This disclosure describes how a system and methods can be used in an Internet-based social interaction application to manage user credits which can be earned by the described user interaction, such as referring friends to use the application, inviting friends to collaborate, share experiences and discussions, blog and purchase products or services on the application. The system and methods also describe how these credits can be accumulated and disbursed during that interaction with the social network and the Internet-based application. This disclosure also describes the system controls which frame the end user experience and how referral credits are managed in the application - that is how referral credits are earned, accumulated and disbursed in the application..
Patent CA-2753284-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FALCHUK BENJAMIN
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2010-03-09
Abstract: A method and system for providing an attention hotspot in temporal media is provided and executes following explicit or implicit user actions. The method comprises identifying at least one event related to playback or browsing of the temporal media, deriving the significance of the identified event in accordance with one or more rules, assigning a signifier based on the derived significance of the event, and associating the signifier with a specific segment of the temporal media and user. The system comprises a server and a mobile device, wherein the server is operable to identify at least one event related to playback of the temporal media, derive the significance of the identified event in accordance with one or more rules, select a signifier based on the derived significance of the event, and associate the signifier with a specific segment of the temporal media. The server aggregates and averages the cumulative attention hotspots of a greater community for the purposes of improving user experience. The server provides the signifier(s) to the mobile device. A computer program product embodying the method is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2755456-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition aqueuse liante pour fibres minerales
Inventor: HANSEN ERLING LENNART
IPC: C03C25/32
Filed: 2010-03-19
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition aqueuse liante pour fibres minérales comprenant : (a) un sirop de sucre contenant un sucre réducteur et ayant un équivalent dextrose (DE) d'au moins 50 et moins de 85 ; (b) un composant acide polycarboxylique ; (c) un composant amine ; et, éventuellement, (d) un produit de la réaction d'un composant acide polycarboxylique (b) avec un composant amine (c).
Patent CA-2758279-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DELL OCA ALBERTO A FERNANDEZ
IPC: A61B17/82
Filed: 2010-04-23
Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cerclage member about a bone comprises a crimp including a first lumen extending therethrough from a first lumen proximal opening to a first lumen distal opening and being configured to slidably receive a cerclage member therein, a proximal portion of the first lumen comprising a first recess configured to receive an enlarged proximal end of the cerclage member, the crimp further comprising a second lumen extending parallel to the first lumen from a second lumen proximal opening to a second lumen distal opening, a distal portion of the second lumen comprising a second recess configured to slidably receive a sleeve provided over a distal end of a cerclage member.  A first wall of the crimp adjacent the second lumen distal opening is angled with respect to a second wall of the crimp adjacent the first lumen distal opening to permit pivoting of the sleeve thereagainst.
Patent CA-2760851-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TRAUTNER ANDREAS
IPC: F24C15/02
Filed: 2010-04-29
Abstract: Door hinge (10) for opening and closing a door of a domestic appliance, in particular an oven, comprising a hinge arm (12), a hinge lever (14) pivotally fixed to the hinge arm (12), and biasing means for biasing the door hinge (10) in its closed position, wherein a locking device is provided for locking the door hinge (10) in a predetermined opening position, wherein the locking device comprises a locking member (22), which is fixed to the hinge arm (12) in a linearly movable manner, and a locking recess (34) formed at the hinge lever (14), wherein the locking member (22) and the locking recess (34) can selectively be brought into locking engagement with each other in the predetermined opening position of the door hinge (10).
Patent CA-2769096-A1 (CA)
Title: Wireless communications system providing media content based upon near field communication (nfc) communicated preference information and related methods
Inventor: HILL THOMAS CASEY
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2012-02-27
Abstract: A wireless communications system may include an electronic device including a first near field communication (NFC) device and a player device configured to play media content. The wireless communications system may also include at least one mobile wireless communications device including a second NFC device configured to communicate with the first NFC device based upon proximity, and a controller cooperating with the second NFC device and configured to transmit preference play information to the electronic device via the first NFC device. The player device may be configured to play selected media content based upon the preference play information.
Patent CA-2769972-A1 (CA)
Title: Human audible localization for sound emitting devices
Inventor: FERRINGO BRADLEY SHAYNE
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2012-03-01
Abstract: Audible signals (108, 112, 500, 600, 700) are created (800, 900, 1000) and emitted (1406) that provide a human user with improved sound localization cues to quickly and efficiently find the emitting device (102). Different emitted audible signals are sequentially emitted (400) in response to receiving an activation signal (120, 122). The different audible signals have been observed to efficiently help a human locate emitting devices that are 1) inside a sealed enclosure (112), such as a box; 2) in close proximity to the user; and 3) that is a large distance from the user.
Patent CA-2770110-A1 (CA)
Title: Reduced calorie sweeteners and consumable items
Inventor: OLCESE GINO
IPC: A23L27/30
Filed: 2010-08-06
Abstract: Reduced calorie consumable items and sweeteners that may be used in producing those items are described. Those reduced calorie consumable items have taste characteristics similar to those of full calorie items. Such reduced calorie consumables include a combination of sweeteners that provides a taste similar to natural sugars and alleviates many of the negative attributes commonly associated with other reduced calorie consumables. The sweetener combination includes the high potency sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame potassium used with one or more natural sweeteners. Natural sweeteners include fructose and an extract derived from plants of the species Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, substantially purified in the component rebaudioside A.
Patent CA-2771513-A1 (CA)
Title: Trousse de micro-acces comprenant une aiguille effilee
Inventor: YAMANDA YASUTAKE
IPC: A61M25/06
Filed: 2012-03-16
Abstract: La présente technologie concerne des ensembles daiguille dintroduction comprenant une aiguille effilée; ainsi que des trousses comprenant une aiguille effilée, un fil-guide et une gaine et un dilatateur; ainsi que des méthodes dintroduction dun dilatateur à lintérieur dun corps de patient dans le cadre dune procédure chirurgicale.
Patent CA-2773657-A1 (CA)
Title: Flying insect trap
Inventor: OTTERSON RANDALL FREDERICK
IPC: A01M1/02
Filed: 2012-04-23
Abstract: A device for attracting, capturing or disabling insects includes an impeller mechanism arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to the atmosphere and to draw an inflow directed countering the outflow from the atmosphere into the device;  the outflow being substantially within the inflow creating a vacuum. The device stands upright adapted to position the device with outflow ports directed in a downward direction at the lower area of the device. The upper area of the device has a spacer plate below which is an intake screened upper entrance plate having an open screened area with an insect attractant bait repository tray and a lower containment chamber with a screened floor that serves to capture and retain the baited insects. Located between the aforementioned chambers is a spring loaded check valve port opening that functions in concert with the on and off inflow of a vacuum. The inflow vacuum is created by an impeller driven by a battery powered motor combined with an activating timer switch. The outflow ports are located on the sidewall of the device below the impeller.
Patent CA-2773760-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme de traitement de paiements comprenant un appareil de communication sans fil portatif pour transmettre la confirmation de paiement a un terminal de transaction et methodes connexes
Inventor: GRIFFIN JASON TYLER
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: Un système de traitement de paiement (10) comprend un terminal de transaction (12) ayant un compte de commerçant associé à celui-ci et comprenant un premier dispositif sans fil. Le système de traitement de paiement (10) comprend également un serveur de paiement (18) et un dispositif de communication sans fil mobile (24) ayant un compte dacheteur associé à celui-ci et comprenant un second dispositif sans fil (26) et un processeur (31) couplé à celui-ci et configuré pour envoyer des informations de transaction au serveur de paiement (18). Le serveur de paiement (18) est configuré pour effectuer un transfert de fonds du compte dacheteur au compte de commerçant en fonction des informations de transaction, et pour envoyer une confirmation de paiement au dispositif de communication sans fil mobile (24) en fonction du transfert de fonds. Le processeur (31) est configuré pour envoyer la confirmation de paiement au terminal de transaction (12) par lintermédiaire des premier et second dispositifs sans fil (15, 26).
Patent CA-2775134-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SLAYNE ANDREW
IPC: F16D3/06
Filed: 2010-09-20
Abstract: A tolerance ring comprising a metallic band for spring features and a complementary low friction material for frictional considerations is disclosed. The tolerance ring is designed to operate within a precisely controlled torque or axial force band to provide a defined amount of resistance and sliding force control between components that move relative to each other. Isolated portions of the tolerance ring form regions of contact with adjacent ones of the components. Other surfaces of the tolerance ring comprise portions with spring features that have geometry suitable for their spring rate, rather than conforming to mating surfaces of the adjacent components.
Patent CA-2776687-A1 (CA)
Title: Microscale multiple-fluid-stream bioreactor for cell culture
Inventor: CHAREST JOSEPH L
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: Microfluidic bioreactor devices may feature intercommunicating microchannels defined in two polymer layers separated by a membrane. A geometric parameter associated with the microchannels in one layer may vary along a length of those channels.
Patent CA-2777304-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HITCHCOCK MARION
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted benzosulphonamide compounds of general formula (I) : in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and A are as defined in the claims, to methods of preparing said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds and to the use of said compounds for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease, in particular of a hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorder, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.