baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2828450-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REBEAUD JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: B65H20/24
Filed: 2012-02-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (100) for paying out tape to accumulate at least one stamping tape (20) upstream of a feed shaft (50), said device (100) including on the one hand two series (110, 120) of deflectors (111, 121), one of which is mounted such as to be able to move with respect to the other in such a manner as to define a tape circulation path of variable length, and on the other hand means (130) for moving the series of mobile deflectors (110) between a close-together position (I) and a far-apart position (II) as the tape advances. The invention is noteworthy in that the movement means (130) are able to move the series of mobile deflectors (110) depending on the difference in rotation speed between the feed shaft (50) that is intended to turn at variable speed and a rotary drive member (131) that is meant to turn at a constant speed substantially equal to the average rotation speed of said feed shaft (50).
Patent CA-2830389-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved sample tube having particular utility for nucleic acid amplification
Inventor: VILJOEN HENDRIK J
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2012-04-20
Abstract: An improved tube (10) including a closure portion (12), a strap (18) integrally connected to the closure portion (12) and being configured for defining a living hinge, a body portion (20) having a longitudinal axis and an outer wall generally circumscribing the longitudinal ax is, and being integrally and hingedly connected with the closure portion (12) by way of the strap (18), the body portion (20) including a head portion (13) that has an opening (26) through which a sample is dispensed, and a sample portion (28) having a first outer wall dimension (OWD1) and including a closed distal end (30) and a wall structure (32) that includes an outer wall (34) and an inner wall structure (36) that defines a hollow cavity (38) within which the sample resides as a sample volume after is dispensed through the head portion (13), the sample portion (28) being generally elongated along the longitudinal axis and being configured for elastic deformation along a portion of its length, including in a direction that is generally transverse to the longitudinal axis so that at least a portion of the wall structure compressively and resiliently deforms and engages a wall defining an opening in a sample block of a polymerase chain reaction amplification device, and the first outer wail dimension (OWD1) of the sample portion (28) reduces to a smaller second outer wall dimension (OWD2).
Patent CA-2832150-A1 (CA)
Title: Nutritional compositions having alpha-hica and alpha-ketoglutarate
Inventor: GREENBERG NORMAN ALAN
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2012-04-18
Abstract: Nutritional compositions for maximizing muscle protein synthesis while minimizing the catabolism of muscle proteins and methods of using same are provided. In this manner, the nutritional compositions may provide for retention of lean body mass, which helps to avoid loss of independence and functionality, as well as to improve quality of life especially in the elderly at risk of sarcopenia and frailty. The nutritional compositions include a-hydroxyisocaproic acid and a-ketoglutarate. The composition may include other functional ingredients such as, but not limited to whey protein including whey protein micelles, prebiotic fibers, citrulline, eicosapentaenoic acid, L-carnitine, nucleotides, and amino acids. Methods of administering such nutritional products to individuals in need of same are also provided.
Patent CA-2833484-A1 (CA)
Title: Cartridge for the preparation of beverages and method of manufacturing a cartridge
Inventor: CARTER STEVEN
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A cartridge (1) containing one or more beverage ingredients (200) and being formed,from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising a compartment (134) containing the one or more beverage ingredients, the compartment comprising a plurality of inlet apertures (36) for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the compartment and a plurality of outlet apertures (85) for a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients, wherein at least a proportion of the inlet apertures are out of alignment with the outlet apertures such that at least a proportion of the aqueous medium entering the compartment through the inlet apertures is forced to circulate within the compartment before exiting the compartment through the outlet apertures, characterised in that the inlet apertures (36) are arranged around the periphery of the compartment.
Patent CA-2834857-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANGELLE JEREMY RICHARD
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2012-04-30
Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for longitudinally moving or running a tubular, with the system including an elevator suspended from a rig. The elevator includes a body defining a bore to receive a tubular and wedges defining channels therebetween, with the wedges being configured to engage the tubular. The system may also include a spider including a body defining a bore to receive the tubular and wedges defining channels therebetween. The wedges of the spider may be configured to engage the tubular, and the wedges of the elevator may be configured to slide axially at least partially in the channels of the spider. The wedges of the spider may be configured to slide axially at least partially in the channels of the elevator.
Patent CA-2835393-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRIESE GREGORY G
IPC: A01N25/02
Filed: 2012-05-31
Abstract: A solvent or composition that includes a glycerin short-chain aliphatic ether may be used in a method for coupling, coalescing or adjusting viscosity of a composition.
Patent CA-2835480-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MELBERG RUNE
IPC: A01K61/02
Filed: 2011-05-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for controlling feeding of farmed fish living within a restricted volume, such as a sea cage (10), comprising at least one sensor for direct or indirect measurement of changes in dissolved oxygen (DO) in a feeding area of the fish during feeding, and further comprising a controller (4) receiving input from said at least one sensor and providing output to an automated feed providing system for controlling the amount of food provided to the fish, wherein an increased oxygen consumption and a correspondingly decreased amount of DO in said feeding area serves as an indication of fish hunger and an input parameter of the controlling system. The invention also relates to a method for controlling feeding of farmed fish.
Patent CA-2836435-A1 (CA)
Title: Accouplement de rupture pour une conduite de liquide
Inventor: MEYER HEINZ-ULRICH
IPC: B67D7/56
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un accouplement de rupture pour une conduite de liquide, comprenant une première et une deuxième pièce d'accouplement (3, 4) qui présentent respectivement un raccordement de liquide et qui peuvent être séparées par une force définie dans la direction axiale de l'accouplement et/ou un couple de renversement agissant transversalement à la direction axiale. Selon l'invention, une protection anti-rotation (12) sert à empêcher une rotation de la première et de la deuxième pièce d'accouplement (4, 3) l'une par rapport à l'autre lorsque l'accouplement est en service.
Patent CA-2837329-A1 (CA)
Inventor: XU LIANG
IPC: C08L67/04
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer compound is disclosed having a high strain recovery rate and a high strain fixity rate to provide shape memory, preferably manageable shape memory. One type of thermoplastic elastomer compound is comprises a maleated styrenic block copolymer and polycaprolactone to achieve the shape memory. A second type of thermoplastic elastomer compound comprises styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene and a paraffin wax having less than about 0.5% oil content. Shape modes of articles made from the thermoplastic elastomer compound can be altered by at least one thermo-mechanical event to cause deformation of the compound from a first shape to a second shape with retention of the compound in the second shape for any reasonable time interval.
Patent CA-2838747-A1 (CA)
Title: Molybdate-free sterilizing and pasteurizing solutions
Inventor: LIU ZHENDONG
IPC: B67C7/00
Filed: 2012-06-19
Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition and method of using non-molybdate corrosion inhibitors in sterilizing and pasteurizing applications. The composition is a blend of one or more components including corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, hydrotropes, polymer dispersants, pH adjusting agents and water. The composition may include two or more of a) alkyl-dicarboxylic acid; b) phosphono-carboxylic acid; c) tri(amino-carboxylic acid); d) anionic polymer dispersant; e) non-ionic surfactant; f) inorganic phosphate; g) phosphonotricarboxylic acid; and h) hydrotrope. Specifically, the composition may comprise sebacic acid, hydroxyphosphonoacetic acid, and 6,6',6''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-hexanoic acid. Optionally, the composition can further comprise a co-polymer of acrylic acid and allyl-2- hydroxy-propyl-sulfonate ether (AA/AHPSE), 2-phosphono-1,2,4-butane-tricarboxylic acid, sodium phosphate monobasic or phosphoric acid, a-decyl-ro-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2ethanediyl), and sodium cumenesulfonate. These components are not necessary, and in some embodiments, the composition is utilized without these components. The disclosed composition exhibits comparable or better corrosion protection performance than conventional molybdate containing sterilizing products.
Patent CA-2839369-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARTELS CAROLIN
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2012-05-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne une prothèse d'articulation comprenant un composant distal (1) destiné à être ancré sur un premier os, un composant proximal (2) destiné à être ancré sur un deuxième os, une pièce d'accouplement (3) qui forme avec le premier composant (1) une articulation de flexion autour d'un premier axe (34) et avec le deuxième composant (2) une articulation rotative constituée par un pivot (31) et une douille d'articulation (32), autour d'un deuxième axe orienté transversalement au premier axe (34). L'articulation rotative comprend un insert de douille à plusieurs couches (4) qui comporte un manchon de glissement (41) entourant le pivot (31) et un manchon de support (42) encapsulant celui-ci, ce manchon de support étant fixé sur la pièce d'accouplement (3) par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de fixation (5). L'élément de fixation (5) comporte un organe d'actionnement (52) placé à l'intérieur du manchon de support (42) et peut être relié à la pièce d'accouplement (3) par une liaison résistante à la traction par l'intermédiaire de deux alésages alignés (47, 38) formés dans le manchon de support (42) et dans la pièce d'accouplement (3).
Patent CA-2839587-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIEVERS MICHAEL J
IPC: E04B2/56
Filed: 2012-06-15
Abstract: A high performance wall assembly receives an exterior covering of a building. The high performance wall assembly includes a frame assembly having a top member, a bottom member opposite the top member, and a plurality of vertical members. The vertical members are coupled to and extend between the top and bottom members. The high performance wall assembly also includes a rigid foam insulating panel coupled to the frame assembly. A structural foam layer is disposed on the plurality of vertical members and on the rigid foam insulating panel. The structural foam layer couples the rigid foam insulating panel to the frame assembly and couples the plurality of vertical members to the top and bottom members such that the high performance wall is free of fasteners.
Patent CA-2843370-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-layered support system
Inventor: VRZALIK JOHN H
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: [0060] In various embodiments, a support system includes a cover sheet with a number of layers. In certain embodiments, a top layer and a bottom layer are bonded to a middle spacer layer.
Patent CA-2843458-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for conducting auctions for derivative financial products using instant messaging
Inventor: PECHENIK JACOB E
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: A system comprises at least one computer device in communication with one or more server computers. The system converts unstructured text into usable order details, and uses instant messaging to notify recipients of the order details. The notices include electronic web links that launch a web interface that generates an editable, pre-populated electronic order ticket based on the order details. Submission of the electronic order ticket launches an auction during which the recipients may respond with offers to fulfill to the electronic order ticket. If after the auction more than one response is needed to fill the electronic order ticket, the system automatically allocates how and in which order the responses will be used to fill the electronic order ticket. If the electronic order ticket is not completely filled after the auction, the electronic order ticket is submitted to one or more additional exchanges for further filling.
Patent CA-2844420-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOODY BRIAN
IPC: C02F1/04
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for generating steam and recovering salts during a lignocellulosic conversion process. The process comprises de-salting a still bottoms stream; incinerating a stream comprising lignin and the de-salted still bottoms stream in an incinerator; and utilizing the heat generated from said incinerating to produce steam. Further provided is a process that comprises feeding a concentrated still bottoms stream to a crystallizer and forming insoluble solids therein comprising salts. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for recovering salts from a lignocellulosic conversion process, which process comprises the addition of solvent to a still bottoms stream to precipitate salts therefrom. Also provided is a still bottoms composition, a fertilizer product and a composition for incineration.
Patent CA-2844495-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAFNER BRANDON
IPC: A01D34/84
Filed: 2012-08-14
Abstract: A mower assembly is provided for cutting around a post. A support structure supports the mower assembly in cantilever fashion. The mower assembly includes a plurality of mower units with each mower unit having a rotary blade. Two or more mower units cooperate to engage and cut around a post and, during the process, the entire mower assembly rotates about an axis enabling the mower units to encircle and efficiently cut grass and other vegetation about the post.
Patent CA-2844976-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical stapling apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAMS JUSTIN
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2014-03-06
Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus (stapler) is provided. The stapler includes a housing, elongated member, and a reload. A cartridge is configured to selectively couple to a first jaw member of the reload and includes one or more resilient members thereon. An anvil operably supported on a second jaw member of the reload is configured to compress one or more fasteners ejected from the cartridge. The anvil includes one or more locking members thereon. A knife is configured to translate through the cartridge and anvil when the first and second jaw members are in a closed configuration. Engagement between the knife and the resilient member(s) causes the resilient member(s) to move from an initial configuration that allows the knife to travel distally past the locking member(s) to a final configuration that allows the locking member(s) to engage the knife.
Patent CA-2845084-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for loyalty reward redemption for event tickets
Inventor: KOFFLER BRANDON
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A system and method are provided for loyalty reward redemption for event tickets. The computer implemented method includes displaying on a website accessible via the buyer computing device a listing of available event ticket information comprising a plurality of event tickets and associated pricing information, the event ticket information provided by an event server in communication with the loyalty program server to the website; receiving a request on the website to select purchase of a particular live event ticket from the listing in exchange for a pre-defined number of user collected rewards points; processing the request for purchase at the event server to generate a notification message containing details of the request for purchase from the event server to the seller's computing device to request confirmation of availability of the selected ticket;  receiving a response at the event server from the seller computing device that the selected ticket is available and providing a confirmation message to the buyer computing device of a completed sale; and settling payment at the event server.
Patent CA-2845547-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOLDT DANIEL E
IPC: F04D29/04
Filed: 2012-08-16
Abstract: A bearing assembly for supporting a drive shaft of a pump is structured with a cylindrical body having an internal cavity filled with a lubricant, a sealing element arrangement positioned at one or both ends of the cylindrical body and a pressure equalization element that functions to equalize the pressure differential that exists between an area within the cylindrical body and outside of the cylindrical body to improve the operating life of the sealing arrangement and the bearing assembly.
Patent CA-2847079-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANKARD VALERIE
IPC: C12N15/29
Filed: 2012-09-06
Abstract: Provided are methods for enhancing yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression of a nucleic acid encoding an ELM2-related polypeptide, or a WRKY-related polypeptide, or an EMGl-like polypeptide, or a GPx-related polypeptide in a plant. Also provided are plants having modulated expression of a nucleic acid encoding an ELM2 -related polypeptide, or a WRKY-related polypeptide, or an EMGl-like polypeptide, or a GPx-related polypeptide, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits relative to control plants. Further provided are constructs comprising a nucleic acid encoding an ELM2 -related polypeptide, or a WRKY-related polypeptide, or an EMGl-like polypeptide, or a GPx-related polypeptide, useful in carrying out the methods of the invention.
Patent CA-2848839-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for detecting unauthorized access to credentials of a credential store
Inventor: BENDER CHRISTOPHER LYLE
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: Methods and devices for detecting unauthorized access to credentials of a credential store on a computing device are disclosed herein. In one broad aspect, the method comprises monitoring a plurality of credentials of the credential store accessed within a period associated with a first setting, and responsive to determining that a number of credentials accessed within the period exceeds a threshold associated with a second setting, outputting, in a user interface, an indication of potential unauthorized access to the credential store. In at least one embodiment, each of the credentials accessed within the period is associated with a different user account.
Patent CA-2849707-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOTTIN MATHIEU
IPC: B29C70/08
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for creating a structural element comprising a panel (110, 121, 122) made of a composite material having a fibrous reinforcement in an organic matrix obtained by layup and curing, which panel comprises a face liable to be exposed to contact with hydrocarbons, characterized in that it comprises the steps involving: laying up the plies of fibres preimpregnated with a resin that has a first curing temperature, T1, so as to obtain the desired layering effect; applying to the face that is exposed to the hydrocarbons a ply consisting of a thin film (130, 131, 132) of a polymer that is resistant to hydrocarbons and able to withstand the curing temperature T1, referred to as the protective film (130, 131, 132); curing the entire layered structure under pressure at the temperature T1.
Patent CA-2852300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHRADER BRIAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: Methods and compositions for the detection and quantification of nucleic acids are provided. In one embodiment, a sample is contacted with a primer complementary to a first region of a target nucleic acid and a probe complementary to a second region of the target nucleic acid downstream of the first region under conditions suitable for hybridization of the target nucleic acid with the primer and the probe. The probe in this embodiment comprises a fluorophore and is attached to a solid support. The hybridized probe is cleaved with a nucleic acid polymerase having exonuclease activity to release the reporter from the solid support. The presence of the target nucleic acid is then detected and optionally quantified by detecting a decrease in signal from the reporter on the solid support.
Patent CA-2853583-A1 (CA)
Title: Analog processor comprising quantum devices
Inventor: VAN DEN BRINK ALEC M
IPC: B82Y10/00
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: Analog processors for solving various computational problems are provided. Such analog processors comprise a plurality of quantum devices, arranged in a lattice, together with a plurality of coupling devices. The analog processors further comprise bias control systems each configured to apply a local effective bias on a corresponding quantum device. A set of coupling devices in the plurality of coupling devices is configured to couple nearest-neighbor quantum devices in the lattice. Another set of coupling devices is configured to couple next-nearest neighbor quantum devices. The analog processors further comprise a plurality of coupling control systems each configured to tune the coupling value of a corresponding coupling device in the plurality of coupling devices to a coupling. Such quantum processors further comprise a set of readout devices each configured to measure the information from a corresponding quantum device in the plurality of quantum devices.
Patent CA-2860975-A1 (CA)
Title: Magnetic cooling apparatus and control method thereof
Inventor: CHOI WOO HYEK
IPC: F25B21/00
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: A magnetic cooling apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. The magnetic cooling apparatus provides a replacement having a simplified structure for motors providing driving force and power transmission systems of reciprocation type and rotation type cooling apparatuses. The magnetic cooling apparatus includes magnets forming a magnetic field, magnetic regeneration units formed of a magnetocaloric material that are provided with coils, and using electromagnetic force, generated when currents are supplied to the coils in the magnetic field, as kinetic energy, and a controller controlling the currents supplied to the coils of the magnetic regeneration units to control moving speeds and directions of the magnetic regeneration units.
Patent CA-2862209-A1 (CA)
Title: Enclosure and mount for motion capture element
Inventor: BENTLEY MICHAEL
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: Enables coupling or retrofitting a golf club with active motion capture electronics that are battery powered, passive or active shot count components, for example a passive RFID, and/or a visual marker on the cap for use with visual motion capture cameras. Does not require modifying the golf club. Electronics package and battery can be easily removed and replaced, for example without any tools. May utilize a weight that is removed when inserting the electronic package in the mount, wherein the weight element may have the same weight as an electronics package, for no net change or minimal change in club weight. May be implemented with a shaft enclosure and expander that may be coupled with a screw aligned along an axis parallel to the axis of the shaft. May utilize non-permanently and/or friction coupling between the mount and shaft. Cap may include a visual marker and/or logo.