baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2613165-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for navigating through an occluded tubular organ
Inventor: STROMMER GERA
IPC: G06V10/24
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: Method for generating a 3D-model of a tubular organ having an occluded segment, adjoining a proximal segment and a distal segment at a proximal end and distal end, respectively. The method includes injecting a first and a second dye-injection into the organ, approaching a first end and second end of the occluded segment, respectively, and acquiring a plurality of first-injection and second-injection 2D-images of the organ, each acquired from a different perspective, the 2D-images acquired with an organ timing signal. Further, generating superimposed 2D-images, one for each perspective, including the proximal and distal segments; and determining the boundaries of the proximal and distal segments in the superimposed 2D-images, and of the occluded segment by interpolating between the boundaries of the proximal and distal segments. Further generating a 3D-model of the organ from the superimposed 2D-images, and determining a 3D-centerline of the organ, passing through the proximal, occluded and distal segments.
Patent CA-2613810-A1 (CA)
Title: Polythiophene electronic devices
Inventor: LI YUNING
IPC: H01L49/02
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: An electronic device with a semiconductor layer of (I) (see formula I) wherein X is O or NR'; m represents the number of methylenes; M is a conjugated moiety; R and R' are selected from the group consisting of at least one of hydrogen, a suitable hydrocarbon, and a suitable hetero-containing group; a represents the number of 3-substituted thiophene units; b represents the number of conjugated moieties, and n represents the number of polymer repeating units.
Patent CA-2613811-A1 (CA)
Title: Electric energy meter
Inventor: KUROKAWA FUYUKI
IPC: G01R21/08
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: An electric energy meter comprises a terminal unit and a measurement unit. The terminal unit includes plural electric lines each of which carries an electric current supplied from an external power source to a load, and a coil which is provided to at least one of the plural electric lines and converts the electric current flowing to the load into a magnetic field directly proportional to the electric current. The measurement unit includes a hall element which generates a voltage directly proportional to the magnetic field converted by the coil, a voltage detector which detects voltages of the plural electric lines, and a processing unit which calculates electric energy consumption based on the voltage generated by the hall element and the voltages detected by the voltage detector. The electric energy meter can facilitate the replacement.
Patent CA-2614693-A1 (CA)
Title: Process to prepare carbon nanotube-reinforced fluoropolymer coatings
Inventor: HAWKINS MICHAEL S
IPC: C09D127/16
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A method to form a stable suspension includes dispersive mixing a semi-soft or molten fluoropolymer and a plurality of carbon fibrils by mechanical shear force to form a polymer composite, and dispersing the composite into an effective solvent to form a stable suspension.
Patent CA-2614949-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BODEWIG FRANK
IPC: B23C5/20
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: During the machining of a workpiece, in order to achieve a high surface quality of the machined workpiece, an at least hexagonal cutting insert is provided in which the edges forming the lips (16A,B) are arranged alternately at a small angle (.alpha.) and a large angle (~) relative to one another and are designed alternately as roughing lips (16A) and finishing lips (16B). This ensures that a finishing lip (16B), following a roughing lip (16A), of the cutting insert (8) is effective over a greater length.
Patent CA-2618188-A1 (CA)
Title: Flush profiled expansion element
Inventor: SCHRADER RALF
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a profiled expansion element (1, 2) for floor or wall panels (3, 4) as well as an associated laying method in which the expansion joint is integrated as well as possible into the floor covering while laying of the expansion joint is made simple.
Patent CA-2619767-A1 (CA)
Title: Stringers made of a composite material with a bulb
Inventor: ESCOBAR BENAVIDES FRANCISCO
IPC: B29C70/34
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a stringer (11, 21, 31) which is made from a composite material and which is used to stiffen composite panels, particularly those used in the aeronautical industry. The inventive stringer is formed by a base (15) which is used to join same to the panel and a structural element (13, 23, 33) which is equipped with a structural reinforcement (17, 27, 37) at the end opposite the base (15), said structural reinforcement being made from high-modulus unidirectional fibres of the same material as the stringer or another compatible material. The invention also relates to a method of producing said stringer.
Patent CA-2620810-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LACOMBE BERTRAND
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: The converter has three windings (Ls1, Ls2, Lp) rolled around a magnetic core, where ends of the winding (Ls1, Ls2) are connected to a positive potential (V-p) and a negative potential (V-m) by diodes (D1, D2), respectively. An end of the winding (Lp) is connected at a mid point of a branch connecting two potentials, where the part of branch has a switch forming unit (Q1) and diode (D3). Another end of the winding (Lp) is connected to an output terminal (SP). A number of turns in the winding (Lp) is greater than the number of turns in the windings (Ls1, Ls2). An independent claim is also included for a method for operating the chopper converter.
Patent CA-2622871-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de visee compact multifonction
Inventor: ROES JOHN B
IPC: F41G1/00
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un viseur multifonction. Ce viseur multifonction comprend un corps, une ouverture de réception, une ouverture d'émission, un réflecteur parabolique et un détecteur optique. L'ouverture de réception transfère le rayonnement dans une première bande et une seconde bande à l'intérieur du corps, la première bande étant différente de la seconde bande. L'ouverture d'émission transfère le rayonnement de la première bande hors du corps. Le réflecteur parabolique affiche un point source de telle sorte que le point source est visible de l'ouverture d'émission. Le point source apparaît aligné avec l'endroit visé par le viseur multifonction, indépendamment d'un alignement visuel avec l'ouverture d'émission. Le détecteur optique est fixé au corps et couplé au rayonnement dans la seconde bande, et reçoit le rayonnement codé avec la seconde bande.
Patent CA-2625253-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for manufacture of sanitised organic sludge
Inventor: AANEROD KJELL
IPC: C05F17/40
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: It is described a method for manufacture of sanitised organic sludge, said method comprising the following steps: mechanical mixing of a cellulose containing component, a super absorbent and dewatered organic sludge; leading the mixture to a sanitising container; continuously supplying air to the sludge mixture until the desired temperature has been reached. The super absorbent increases the moisture retention of the sludge mixture, such that odour and leakage is prevented during composting. The cellulose component, preferably shredded newspaper, admits increased air supply to the sludge mixture. The method may be used to treat sewage sludge, hydrocarbon polluted soil and waste from fish processing or abattoirs.
Patent CA-2625361-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TETTENBORN MICHAEL
IPC: F24C5/00
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: Disclosed is in combination, a stove and a thermo-electric generator, wherein the stove has a heating chamber and the generator has a hot side plate positioned in use within the heating chamber in a direct path of the heat therefrom. The generator may be incorporated with a door of the stove. Preferably, the generator has a cold side plate positioned in use to be exposed to ambient air close to the ground. The cold side plate may comprise cooling fins and the cooling fins may be positioned to be exposed to ambient air close to the ground. The generator may further comprise a protective mechanism to protect the generator from overheating, such as a grillwork guard or a shutter that closes to block the direct heat from the generator mechanism. The stove may be a wood stove or a coal stove. Generated power can be used to power cooling fans, charge an energy storage device and/or power external devices such as lights, fans or radios for example.
Patent CA-2628035-A1 (CA)
Title: Composition for improving intestinal microflora
Inventor: NAKAMURA HIROFUMI
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: A composition for improving intestinal flora according to the invention comprises 1-kestose as an active ingredient. Further, according to the invention, a growth agent for lactic acid bacterium which allows both bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacterium to simultaneously grow and contains 1-kestose as an active ingredient is provided. According to the invention, by allowing intestinal bacteria which work to benefit humans, particularly both bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacterium to grow, intestinal flora can be improved.
Patent CA-2628883-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UHLMANN EUGEN
IPC: A61K31/7076
Filed: 1995-06-14
Abstract: 3'-Derivatised oligonucleotide analogues of formula (I) and (II) and their salts are new: R<1>-(A<1>)n'-(B<1>)m'-(A<2>)n-(B<2>)m-B<3> (I); R<1>-(A<1>)n'-(B<1>)m'-(A<2>)n-A<3> (II); A<1> and A<2> = gps. of formula (i); B<1> and B<2> = gps. of formula (ii); B<3> = a gp. of formula (iii); and A<3> = a gp. of formula (iv); a and b = 0 to 20; R<1> = H, 1-18C alkyl, 2-18C alkenyl, 3-18C alkynyl, 2-19C alkanoyl, 3-20C alkenoyl, 4-20C alkynoyl, 6-20C aryl, (6-14C)aryl(1-8C)alkyl or P(W)ZZ'; R<2> = H, OH, 1-18C alkoxy, halogen, azido or NH2; D = OH or OPO3<2->; B = a natural or unnatural nucleotide base; n = 1-100; n' = 0-50; m = 0-5; m' = 0-5 in (I) or 1-5 in (II); A = O, S or CH2; W = O, S or Se; V = O or S; T = O, S or NH; Y = O, S, NH or CH2; X = OH or SH; U = OH, SH, BH3 (sic), SeH, 1-18C alkoxy, 1-18C alkyl, 6-20C aryl, (6-14C)aryl(1-8C)alkyl, NHR<3>, NR<3>R<4> or (OCH2CH2)pO(CH2)qCH2R<5>; R<3> = 1-18C alkyl, 6-20C aryl, (6-14C)aryl(1-8C)alkyl or (CH2)c(NH(CH2)c)dNR<6>R<6>; c = 2-6; d = 0-6; R<6> = H, 1-6C alkyl or (1-4C)alkoxy(1-6C)alkyl; R<4> = 1-18C alkyl, 6-20C aryl or (6-14C)aryl(1-8C)alkyl; or NR<3>R<4> = a 5- or 6-membered ring opt. contg. another N, O or S atom; p = 1-100; q = 0-22; R<5> = H or a functional gp. such as OH, NH2, NHR<7>, COOH, CONH2, COOR<8> or halogen; R<7> = 1-6C alkyl, R<8> = 1-4C alkyl; Z and Z' = OH, SH, SeH, 1-22C alkoxy, O(CH2)bNHR<7>'R<8>', 1-18C alkyl, 6-20C aryl, (6-14)aryl(1-8C)alkyl (where aryl includes heteroaryl and is opt. substd. by 1-3 of COOH, NH2, NO2, 1-4C alkylamino, 1-6C alkoxy, OH, halogen and CN), 1-18C alkylthio, NHR<3>, NR<3>R<4>, a 3'- or 5'-linked nucleoside or oligonucleotide, or a gp. which enhances intracellular uptake, serves as a DNA probe label or binds to, crosslinks with or cleaves a target nucleic acid after hybridisation; R<7>'R<8>' = as R<7>, R<8>; or NR<7>'R<8> = a 3- to 6-membered ring.
Patent CA-2632239-A1 (CA)
Title: Control of cci-779 dosage form stability through control of drug substance impurities
Inventor: GANDHI POOJA
IPC: A61K31/05
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: A method of preparing a rapamycin composition having increased potency is provided. The method involves selecting a rapamycin compound having less than 1.5% oxidative and hydrolytic rapamycin impurities and formulating the selected rapamycin with an antioxidant and optional excipients.
Patent CA-2634353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEBELONG BJARNE
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A dairy farm system comprises a plurality of apparatuses (11 a-e) for performing actions related to the operation of the dairy farm system, wherein the apparatuses are connected in a network (12), and at least one of the apparatuses (21, 26-28) is movable. The movable apparatus is wirelessly connectable to the network via a short-range radio link (23a-c, 26a-c, 27a-c, 28a-c), preferably a Bluetooth link. Advantageously, the movable apparatus is kept continuously connected in the network (12) via the radio link during operation. In one embodiment the movable apparatus is a feed device (21), wherein feeding instructions are received, and feeding status or error information is sent, by the feed device via the radio link.
Patent CA-2637933-A1 (CA)
Title: Indole sulfonamide modulators of progesterone receptors
Inventor: LUGAR CHARLES WILLIS III
IPC: C07D409/14
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), wherein n is 1 or 2, and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined herein, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use are disclosed.
Patent CA-2640797-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEA-WILSON MARK
IPC: F15C3/00
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: A control system for a reciprocating device which includes a switching valve for directing fluid supply under pressure to one of two drive lines in an alternating manner, means for alternating the switching valve, and an exhaust circuit including and exhaust outlet, a first flow restrictor disposed between one drive line and the exhaust outlet, and a second flow restrictor disposed between the other drive line and the exhaust outlet. The system may include a selection valve for alternately connecting one of two drivelines to the exhaust outlet.
Patent CA-2642010-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUZUKI MASAO
IPC: F16B39/02
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: A fixation device firmly fastening an object by using irreversible loosening prevention means and preventing loosening of the device by an excellent loosening prevention function of the device.The fixation device has excellent durability and workability in fastening operation, can perform firm fastening without having an increased number of parts, and has excellent corrosion resistance. The fixation device has a bolt section (1) and a nut section (2).  A threadless section (12) having an appropriate groove width is axially provided at a part of a male thread section (11) of the bolt section (1). A  tube section (21) is extendedly provided on the nut section (2), at a position corresponding to the threadless section (12) of the bolt section (1) when the nut section (2) is fastened to the bolt section (1). After the bolt section (1) and the nut section (2) are fastened and fixed to a predetermined position, the tube section (21) is pressed by a tool, such as a crushing tool (3), in the diameter reducing direction, crushed against the threadless section (12) to fix the nut section (2) to the bolt section (1).
Patent CA-2642217-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for verification of uncertainly recognized words in an ocr system
Inventor: MEYER HANS CHRISTIAN
IPC: G06V30/12
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for confirming uncertainly recognized words as reported by an Optical Character or speech Recognition process by using spelling alternatives as search arguments for an Internet search engine. The measured number of hits for each spelling alternative is used to provide a confirmation measure for the most probable spelling alternative. Whenever the confirmation measure is inconclusive, a plurality of search strategies are used to reach a measured result comprising zero hits except for one spelling alternative that is used as the correct alternative.
Patent CA-2642668-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LIU XIAOXIA
IPC: C07D401/04
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the formula I, each of which compounds may have sphingosine-1 -phosphate receptor agonist and or antagonist biological activity: and wherein the variables Y, R4, n, A, X, Z, R1, o, R3, R2 and p are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful for treating a disease or condition selected from the group consisting of glaucoma, dry eye, angiogenesis, cardiovascular conditions and diseases, and wound healing.
Patent CA-2647506-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMITTHAEUSLER ROLAND
IPC: A61P31/14
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: The invention concerns a novel medicine for treating chikungunya, namely a concentrate of chikungunya-specific immunoglobulins as well as a method for preparing same.
Patent CA-2651723-A1 (CA)
Title: A novel group of esterases for the enantioselective production of fine and speciality chemicals
Inventor: LANGER PETER
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding an enzyme having carboxylesterase [E. C. 3.1.1.1] activity, wherein the coding sequence is selected from the group consisting of (a) a polynucleotide encoding an amino acid sequence as depicted in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12; (b) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding an enzyme, wherein the nucleic acid sequence is as shown in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11; (c) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a fragment or derivative of an enzyme encoded by a polynucleotide of (a) or (b), wherein in said derivative one or more amino acid residues are conservatively substituted compared to the amino acid sequence of (a).
Patent CA-2653476-A1 (CA)
Title: Modular power for chests and cabinets
Inventor: JACKSON DANIEL L
IPC: H05K7/02
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A power module that fits to the top of a storage chest or cabinet is connected to electrical power and routes the electrical power to drawers and/or cavities within the chest or cabinet. The electrical power is continuously available while the power module is connected to electrical power so that the drawers or cavities have a continuous source of power whether or not the drawers or cabinet doors are open or closed. The chest or cabinet may include receptacles having a standard configuration that connects to a variety of devices including, for example, lights, heaters, and battery chargers. The chest or cabinet may include electrically powered features, such as, for example, lights, clocks, audio/visual equipment, computers, tool chargers, air compressors, refrigerators, wireless communications devices, and heaters. The chest or cabinet may also include one or more exterior lights.
Patent CA-2656371-A1 (CA)
Title: Disc nucleus removal devices and methods
Inventor: STAD SHAWN D
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for removing tissue. In one aspect, a device for removing tissue includes a hollow elongate member having an outer wall and a lumen, a selectively deployable tissue-cutting element extending from the hollow elongate member, and an actuation member extending through the lumen and coupled to the hollow elongate member at a location that is distal to the tissue-cutting element. Movement of the actuation member can cause the tissue-cutting element to move from the insertion configuration where the tissue-cutting element is not deployed to a tissue- cutting configuration where the tissue-cutting element is deployed such that it is radially extended relative to the insertion configuration.
Patent CA-2659302-A1 (CA)
Title: Nuclear assisted hydrocarbon production method
Inventor: BAIRD JAMES R
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2008-10-14
Abstract: A method is disclosed for the temporary or permanent storage of nuclear waste materials comprising the placing of waste materials into one or more repositories or boreholes constructed into an unconventional oil formation. The thermal flux of the waste materials fracture the formation, alters the chemical and/or physical properties of hydrocarbon material within the subterranean formation to allow removal of the altered material. A mixture of hydrocarbons, hydrogen, and/or other formation fluids are produced from the formation. The radioactivity of high-level radioactive waste affords proliferation resistance to plutonium placed in the periphery of the repository or the deepest portion of a borehole.
Patent CA-2663699-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOUBERT XAVIER
IPC: B60C27/18
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: Cette chaîne d'adhérence pour roue de véhicule automobile comprend une ba nde d'adhérence destinée à venir au contact au moins de la bande de roulemen t de la roue considérée, et maintenue en place au moyen de câbles tendeurs, respectivement externe et interne. La bande d'adhérence est constituée d'un filet réalisé en matière textile, ledit filet étant réalisé par tricotage de cordons (7) réalisés eux-mêmes par tricotage, de telle sorte à définir les mailles (6) dudit filet, et en ce que les cordons (7) intègrent une âme de r enfort (12) réalisée en un matériau à haut module.
Patent CA-2663916-A1 (CA)
Title: Resolution improvement in emission optical projection tomography
Inventor: HENKELMAN R MARK
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A method of reducing blur in an optical projection tomography (OPT) image comprises filtering the frequency space information of OPT image data to reduce the effects of out-of-focus data and defocused in-focus data and reconstructing the filtered OPT data.
Patent CA-2663988-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDDINGS FRANCE W
IPC: H01R13/42
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: A pothead assembly for use under severe operating conditions. The pothead assembly includes a plurality of ferrules, a compression plate, a pothead housing, and a threaded collar. When the collar and a base portion of a pothead housing are engaged, the pothead assembly is operable to form a metal to metal seal on metal tubing that surrounds insulated wiring without the use of a solder joint or weld joint. The resulting pothead assembly has a lower profile than conventional potheads, does not require the use of tube connectors and is operable to form the seal in close proximity to the motor.
Patent CA-2664429-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the univocal marking of materials, and ink for carring out the same
Inventor: SELVA CLAUDIO
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: Described herein is a method for unique marking of various materials that can be obtained using an ink formulated with micronized microparticles and/or microencapsulated microdrops of various nature dispersed in a suitable vehicle; said ink, once applied to each individual product, forms an original and distinctive map.
Patent CA-2664820-A1 (CA)
Title: Tracked vehicle
Inventor: KANZLER HELMUT
IPC: B62D55/10
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a crawler vehicle having a chain drive with two closed chains (110) which are arranged spaced apart in the vehicle transverse direction and which are guided in each case at a first end around a drive wheel (112) and at a second end around a guide wheel (114), and which are designed to be supported against the ground in a ground-side chain section (110a) between the drive wheel (112) and the guide wheel (114). According to the invention, in each case at least one support rail (130) which extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction is arranged between the drive wheels (112) and the guide wheels (114), which support rail (130) is designed to bear permanently against a contact section (11 Od) of the respective ground-side chain section (110a). The invention also relates to the use in particular for snow-going crawler vehicles, for example piste grooming vehicles.
Patent CA-2668869-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIKUCHI YOSHIAKI
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: HV_ECU executes a program including: the step of switching, if operation is in A/C intake mode and absolute value of temperature difference Thi - Tlo is larger than a predetermined value A and temperature Thi is smaller than a predetermined value B, the operation mode to compartment intake mode; the step of switching, if the operation is in the compartment intake mode, the compartment intake mode is requested to prevent increase in temperature difference, the absolute value of temperature difference Thi - Tlo is larger than a predetermined value A and temperature Thi is equal to or larger than the predetermined value B, the operation mode to A/C intake mode;  and the step of executing a normal intake mode switching control.