baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2282685-A1 (CA)
Title: Patient carrier
Inventor: WILLIAMS GARY R
IPC: A61B6/04
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: A scoop type patient carrier having separable halves (10, 12) to facilitate placement of the halves beneath a patient, and configured to enable radiographic examination. The joint (52) between the halves (10, 12), and the points where the pivot (36, 38) and latch (58) mechanisms are located, are laterally offset from the midline or longitudinal centerline of the assembled carrier. This arrangement results in the absence of any joint or line of separation in the upper (24) and lower (25) sections that are aligned with the carrier centerline, and which support the head and feet. This enables the carrier halves (10, 12) to be joined or separated without any accompanying movement of the head and feet of the patient.
Patent CA-2288064-A1 (CA)
Title: Calendered and embossed tissue products
Inventor: JENNINGS RICHARD DOUGLAS
IPC: B31F1/07
Filed: 1998-06-05
Abstract: High bulk tissue webs are processed sequentially through separate calendering and embossing units to optimize the balance between sheet caliper for winding tension and embossing element height for pattern definition, resulting in embossed, high-bulk tissue products with improved embossing pattern clarity. The multiple step converting process enables the use of male embossing elements having a height of about 0.04 inch or greater. The tissue webs have a Residual Waviness value of 12 micrometers or greater, which is attributable to average surface waviness values for the spot embossements being about 30 micrometers or greater.
Patent CA-2290578-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LI LIN
IPC: C22C38/52
Filed: 1998-05-11
Abstract: Alliage magnétique doux de type Co-Fe-C, contenant en masse environ 0,05-0,50 % de carbone, 0,5 % max. de manganèse, 0,5 % max. de silicium,. 0,01 % max. de phosphore, 0,01 % max. de soufre, 1,0 % max. de chrome, 1,0 % max. de nickel, 0,25 % max. de molybdène, 14-28 % de cobalt, 0,1 % max. de vanadium, 0,1 % max. de niobium, 0,1 % max. de tungstène, le reste étant essentiellement du fer. Cet alliage présente une limite conventionnelle d'élasticité qui peut atteindre environ 580 MPa (84 ksi) tout en gardant une ductilité et une induction magnétique comparables à celles de l'alliage doux magnétique CoFe27. Les propriétés magnétiques et mécaniques résultent d'un recuit, appliqué après que l'alliage a été traité mécaniquement et usiné dans sa forme définitive.
Patent CA-2291155-A1 (CA)
Title: Emballage compartimente flexible pouvant rester en position verticale, pourvu d'un element de fermeture dechirable et d'un etrier de liaison
Inventor: EKANAYAKE ATHULA
IPC: B65D75/54
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un emballage compartimenté (10) flexible. Cet emballage compartimenté comporte un premier compartiment (12) relié de façon flexible à un second compartiment (14), par un élément de fermeture déchirable (20). Le premier compartiment est replié sur le second. L'emballage comprend un étrier de liaison (40) fixé auxdits compartiments et permettant à cet emballage de rester en position verticale. L'élément de fermeture peut être déchiré pour permettre au produit contenu dans les compartiments d'être mélangés avant leur sortie de l'emballage. Un tel emballage peut être observé par un consommateur lorsqu'il se trouve sur un rayon, sans que le consommateur ait à le prendre pour lire les informations imprimées sur son étiquette.
Patent CA-2291844-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOHNSON BRIAN S
IPC: C08L101/12
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: A polymer tagged with luminol is provided which enables the fluorescent or chemiluminescent detection of the tagged polymer at low concentrations. The chromophore may be covalently bonded to the polymer backbone without sacrificing the chromophore's fluorescent or chemiluminescent properties. The present invention has been found useful in the treatment and monitoring of industrial waters.
Patent CA-2291962-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SILVERMAN MELVIN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: The invention is a human munc13 gene (Hmunc13) and protein from kidney and other cells which has an important role in cell signaling. This gene is regulated by glucose. Hmunc13 contributes to the renal and microvascular complications associated with hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus, through a variety of mechanisms including Hmunc13 linked apoptosis. The invention also includes biologically functional equivalent nucleotide sequences and proteins. The invention also relates to methods of using these nucleic acid sequences and proteins in medical treatments and drug screening.
Patent CA-2292832-A1 (CA)
Title: Space-time spreading method of cdma wireless communication
Inventor: MARZETTA THOMAS LOUIS
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: We describe a method for CDMA transmission of sets of data symbols to users that are organized into one or more user groups. Each user group is paired with a group of spreading codes, referred to as a "code group." Each set of data symbols that are destined for respective users of a given user group is transmitted in the form of two or more distinct signal sequences. Each such signal sequence is transmitted from a respective one of two or more transmitting antennas. Each signal sequence is a linear combination of spreading code sequences belonging to the corresponding code group. Within each of these linear combinations, each spreading code sequence that appears has a scalar coefficient. Each of these scalar coefficients is a linear combination of pertinent data symbols (i.e., data symbols destined for users in the given user group) or of complex conjugates of pertinent data symbols.
Patent CA-2293940-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIRABE MASASHI
IPC: G01S3/14
Filed: 2000-01-05
Abstract: A method for estimating an arrival direction of a desired wave in which the arrival direction of the desired wave can be estimated even in case of existence of a multiple reflection wave. An identical signal series is repetitively transmitted two or more times from a transmitting side. The transmitted signal series is received by an array antenna having a plurality of element antennas on a receiving side. When the signal is received by each of the element antennas, cross-correlation is calculated between the signal series corresponding to the different repetition of the signal transmission from the transmitting side. Then, a MUSIC algorithm or an ESPRIT algorithm using the cross-correlation matrix is applied to estimate the arrival direction of the desired wave.
Patent CA-2297313-A1 (CA)
Title: Digital delay line with synchronous control
Inventor: CARR LARRIE
IPC: H03K5/133
Filed: 2000-01-18
Abstract: A digital delay line, which includes a plurality of multiplexer delay elements, arranged in sequence with each of the plurality of multiplexer delay elements having an associated control input. A clock signal line is coupled to a clock input of each of the plurality of multiplexers and is operative to provide synchronous, phase aligned clock signals from a clock signal source to each of said clock inputs. A control input is coupled to each of the plurality of multiplexer delay elements and is operative to transmit to each of the plurality of multiplexer delay elements an associated control signal. In response to a first change in the control signal an associated delay element is added to the delay line and in response to a second change the delay element is removed from the delay line.
Patent CA-2298358-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for the display of selected images at selected times
Inventor: CLOUTIER FRANCOIS
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2000-02-11
Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the remote display of selected images at selected times and to an autonomous visual presentation system and components thereof used with such method. This method and system allows for the out-of home advertising and information presentation industry to offer an end-to-end solution for advertisers and information providers wishing to access, via geographic, demographic and/or other selectors, a diverse network of remotely located independent electronic multimedia displays of varying format and capacity.
Patent CA-2300422-A1 (CA)
Title: Manually controlled magnetic anchoring device
Inventor: GIGLIO ANTONINO
IPC: H01F7/02
Filed: 1999-06-09
Abstract: A manual magnetic anchoring device comprising a monolithic ferromagnetic block (1, 1'), whereon a housing (13, 15) for a stator core (17), a housing (23, 23') for a rotor core (25), a ferromagnetic crown (10) for short circuiting of the magnetic flux during deactivation of the aforesaid anchoring device, and at least a first (3, 3') and a second (5, 5') collector pole defining a working surface for anchoring a ferrous part are formed in one single piece.
Patent CA-2300989-A1 (CA)
Title: Tire having sacrificial bridging
Inventor: RADULESCU ROBERT CIPRIAN
IPC: B60C11/04
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a pneumatic tire having a tread portion comprising a plurality of axially spaced apart essentially longitudinal grooves separating essentially longitudinal ribs. On at least one of said ribs, transverse grooves or cuts repeat in the circumferential direction to form first and second land portions wherein the first land portions comprise blocks having a circumferential length greater than that of the second land portions. Said second land portion acts as a sacrificial bridge which provides traction improvement and minimizes undesirable surface anomalies during the service life of the tire.
Patent CA-2301061-A1 (CA)
Title: High productivity process to produce maleic anhydride from n-butane
Inventor: BERTOLA ALDO
IPC: B01J37/08
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: In producing maleic anhydride by catalytic oxidation of n-butane in vapor phase using oxygen or enriched air as oxidation medium, the reaction mixture consists of butane, oxygen and a recycling exhaust gas recovered from the absorption stage by a solvent of the maleic anhydride produced in the reaction. In the instant process the carbon monoxide and the carbon dioxide concentration in the reactor mixture are held to on optimum level by performing the reaction on a suitable V.P.O. catalyst, and by feeding to the recycling gases, in addition to butane and oxygen, a carbon dioxide rich gas stream.
Patent CA-2302072-A1 (CA)
Title: Multipurpose tool
Inventor: GJERDE CLIFF
IPC: B66F15/00
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided for use in levering materials relative to one another in the renovation and construction of building structures. The tool includes an elongate shaft having a gripping end and a working end. A pair of elongate blades are mounted spaced apart and perpendicularly to the shaft with the working end of the shaft therebetween. Each blade extends longitudinally from first penetrating end to a second engaging end in the form a steel plate which is oriented parallel to the shaft. A plurality of fulcrums are defined on a outer side of the blades opposite the gripping end of the shaft. An additional fulcrum is formed on the working end of the shaft between the blades.
Patent CA-2306300-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEUMANN MATTHIAS
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: Perfume beads which contain at least 1 % by weight of perfume oil and which otherwise consist essentially of ingredients of detergents are eminently suitable for use in perfume bags for perfuming dry laundry.      Beads larger than 2.3 mm in diameter are particularly suitable. One advantage of these beads is that they can be used as detergents after their perfuming effect has faded.
Patent CA-2306911-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HICKMAN RONALD
IPC: B60S3/00
Filed: 1998-10-16
Abstract: A portable wringer (11) for a chamois leather comprises a support structure (12), and a pair of rollers (13, 14) driven by a crank handle (15). The support structure (12) carries a suction device (18), to attach the support structure (12) to a surface.
Patent CA-2310770-A1 (CA)
Title: Swivel coupling for a hose
Inventor: BERFIELD ROBERT C
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 2000-06-06
Abstract: A swivel coupling for attachment to a hose. The swivel coupling comprises a sleeve defining an aperture sized to received a retainer clip. The hose is formed with convolutions so that the retainer clip may be attached to the hose. When the hose is inserted into the sleeve, the retainer clip may be inserted into the aperture to secure the hose against axial movement yet the allow the hose to swivel.
Patent CA-2311446-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for collecting and processing marketing data
Inventor: MOREHOUSE BRUCE
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 1998-11-18
Abstract: A system and method according to the Figure, for the collection of marketing data which simultaneously captures, at a point-of-sale (120), data pertaining to a specific customer transaction. An electronic invoice, containing line item data, and identified by the payment vehicle number, is created and transmitted to a credit authorization location (170) for credit authorization. The credit authorization location forwards the invoice to a data warehouse (185), which may be located in a location remote from the credit authorization location. The data warehouse comprises related data structures to facilitate analysis and searching of collected data.
Patent CA-2313519-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultralight, sound and shock absorbing component set
Inventor: ALTS THORSTEN
IPC: F16F15/02
Filed: 1999-01-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an ultralight, sound and shock absorbing component set comprising at least one base layer (2), an intermediate layer (3) and a covering layer (6). The intermediate layer (3) consists of a plurality of hollow bodies (4) arranged next to each other, whose walls are perforated and which thus form a complex labyrinth of hollow spaces. The covering layer (6) preferably has a microporous stiffening layer (8) which generates an airflow resistance of 900 Ns/m3 < Rs <  2000 Ns/m3. The dimensions of the walls of the hollow bodies (4) are such that they allow for compression of at least 50 % at a maximum plateau tension of 0.5 MPa < .sigma. < 1.2 MPa and inelastically and fully convert an impact energy of approximately 0.5 MJ/m3 into deformation work.
Patent CA-2314388-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYES HAROLD C
IPC: A23L19/12
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to mashed potato products that are provided, in at least a top portion, with a browning agent that causes the product to achieve a pleasing golden brown color upon heating in either a microwave or conventional oven. The product can be a mashed potato topped pot pie.
Patent CA-2318231-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QUADRI SYED M
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1999-01-15
Abstract: It has been discovered that large antibody aggregates or molecules, such as IgM or conjugated IgG or IgG fusion proteins, can be used to treat tumors by intracompartmental or intratumoral administration of anti-tumor antibody coupled to a toxin. The method can also be used in the treatment of certain disorders characterized by deposition of immune complex, for example, rheumatoid arthritis. In the preferred embodiment, the antibody is IgM and the toxin is a radioisotope, most preferably 111In-labelled IgM or 90Y-labelled IgM. Examples demonstrate effectiveness in mice models.
Patent CA-2320022-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONLEY RALPH F JR
IPC: A01G27/02
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic plant watering system and method having a container for receiving a plant. The container has a dividing wall which divides the container into a plant-receiving area and a fluid container area for receiving a fluid container. When the fluid container is mounted in the fluid container receiving area, an actuator on the container actuates and opens a flapper valve so that fluid may pass from the container into the plant-receiving area. The container is situated a predetermined distance in the container-receiving area which defines the amount of water to be provided and maintained in the plant-receiving area.
Patent CA-2320109-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDWARDS STUART D
IPC: H05B6/02
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: Un appareil de traitement du sphincter est constitué d'un introducteur comprenant une partie distale. Un dispositif déployable comprend plusieurs bras présentant chacun une partie distale et une partie proximale. Chaque partie distale des bras est accouplée et chaque partie proximale des bras est accouplée à la partie distale de l'introducteur. Le dispositif déployable est conçu pour dilater au moins partiellement un sphincter, lorsqu'il est en position de déploiement. Un dispositif d'alimentation en énergie est introduit par le moyen introducteur dans un site sélectionné du sphincter et est conçu pour envoyer suffisamment d'énergie et réduire la fréquence de relâchement du sphincter.
Patent CA-2324127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CROCE FAUSTO
IPC: H01M2/16
Filed: 2000-10-24
Abstract: The invention relates to gel-like membranes comprising ceramic materials and intended for electrochemical cells.
Patent CA-2324655-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for the manufacture of a preassembled drainage line unit
Inventor: HOUCK RANDALL J
IPC: E02B11/00
Filed: 1991-03-06
Abstract: A preassembled unit for a sewage nitrification field has minimum outward dimensions of loose, lightweight plastic aggregate material enveloped and bound by a plastic sleeve around a horizontal conduit. In one embodiment, the unit takes a bag form with an aggregate-filled netting sleeve concentrically surrounding and fastened to the ends of corrugated plastic vent pipe. In another form, the sleeve is a plastic extrusion of rectangular cross-section and the conduit can be formed integrally with the sleeve. Cross-webbing is added for strength. In ground installation, conduitless units make up the insufficiency of aggregate dimension. Mating male and female end caps are used to interconnect the conduit of adjacent units end-to-end. Apparatus for manufacturing the concentric netting sleeve/vent pipe version has a hopper that discharges aggregate into the top of a mandrel and an annular disc or helical auger blade that pushes the aggregate forward into the sleeve.
Patent CA-2326322-A1 (CA)
Title: Free-form nanofabrication using multi-photon excitation
Inventor: GOODMAN STEVEN L
IPC: G03F7/029
Filed: 1999-04-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus wherein small, two- or three-dimensional structures are formed by multiple-photon-absorbed photopolymerization and/or cross-linking of a precursor composition, that is, photopolymerization using multi-photon excitation. Use of multi-photon excitation allows fabrication of structures and structural features having at least one dimension of less than about 1 micron, preferably less than about 500 nm, more preferably less than about 250 nm, and most preferably of less than about 100 nm, in bulk phase as well as in solution, and from a wide variety of organic and inorganic precursor subunits, including synthetic polymers and biological polymers such as proteins, lipids, oligonucleotides, and the like.
Patent CA-2326342-A1 (CA)
Title: Logiciels finances et valides par la publicite
Inventor: HORSTMANN CAY S
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un mécanisme permettant à un créateur de logiciels de présenter des publicités en passant par un programme logiciel. Selon un mode de réalisation de cette invention, un module publicitaire (103) est lié audit programme logiciel, la fonction de ce module publicitaire étant d'extraire des publicités d'un serveur publicitaire (109), pour ensuite présenter ces publicités à l'utilisateur (101). Afin de capter l'intérêt de ce dernier, ces publicités doivent être variées. Les données relatives à cet utilisateur (101) peuvent être transmises audit serveur publicitaire (109), ce qui permet de cibler les publicités en fonction de l'utilisateur, un moteur de règles et une base de données utilisation étant par ailleurs associés à ce serveur publicitaire (109). Lorsque l'utilisateur clique sur la publicité affichée, le module publicitaire (105) permet alors d'entreprendre diverses actions.
Patent CA-2326352-A1 (CA)
Title: Gum processing and packaging system
Inventor: HOFFMAN EARL ROGER
IPC: A23G4/00
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A process and apparatus for the continuous production, processing and packaging of a final chewing gum product. The product is extruded as a continuous tape or ribbon (44) of material, the material is flattened into an approximate final cross-sectional size and shape, and then inserted into a final sizing apparatus (48). The sizing apparatus maintains the gum product in its final cross-sectional size and shape. Thereafter, the continuous strip of final chewing gum product is scowl, cut into individual pieces, and individually wrapped by a standard packaging machine (49-50). The individually wrapped pieces of gum can then be assembled into sets and packaged into packs of gum.
Patent CA-2329757-A1 (CA)
Title: Use of .alpha.1.beta.1 integrin receptor inhibitors and tgf-.beta.1 inhibitors in the treatment of kidney disease
Inventor: COSGROVE DOMINIC
IPC: C09K3/18
Filed: 1999-05-19
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating (i.e., delaying the onse t of, slowing the progression of, and/or reversing) kidney disorders (e.g., renal glomerulonephritis and/or renal fibrosis). Certain of these methods involve administering an .alpha.1.beta.1 integrin receptor inhibitor optionally in combination with a TGF-.beta.1 inhibitor. The present inventio n also provides a mouse model for kidney disease wherein the mouse does not express a normal collagen type 4 composition in the GBM (i.e., it does not incorporate collagen .alpha.3(IV), .alpha.(IV), and .alpha.5(IV) chains into  its glomerular basement membrane) and does not express the .alpha.1.beta.1 integrin receptor.
Patent CA-2329865-A1 (CA)
Title: Components for roof assemblies
Inventor: WHITING RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: Components for a roof assembly include a glazing having a main support member and a cap engaging member. The cap engaging member has a detent portion extending from an edge region back towards an opposite edge region.      The component also includes a beam member a main support member and a rafter support member for supporting a rafter assembly. The rafter support member has a securing portion extending from an edge region. A ridge end member is also disclosed which has a plurality of segment extending radially outwardly from a hub member. Each segment has an elongate mounting member on an edge opposite the hub member. There is also disclosed a wing member for a valley rafter assembly. The wing member has first and second elements secured together. Each of the elements comprises a portion of a mounting formation to which a glazing bar can be mounted. The components further include a bracket arrangement comprising a first bracket mountable on a first rafter assembly, and a second bracket mountable on a second rafter assembly. Securing means is provided to secure the first bracket to the second bracket.
Patent CA-2335027-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JAKOBSSON ARNE
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 1999-06-23
Abstract: Ce dispositif de restriction de l'ingestion alimentaire, destiné à former une ouverture de stoma dans l'estomac ou l'oesophage d'un patient, comprend une bande (27), ainsi que des moyens (41, 43) de formation d'une boucle avec la bande, servant à délimiter une ouverture de restriction. Cette bande (27) comprend un tube fermé, simple, de forme allongée (29), dépourvu de moyens renforçateurs s'étendant longitudinalement, au moins le long d'une portion longitudinale importante du tube. Des moyens (35) sont montés pour gonfler et dégonfler le tube, afin de régler la dimension de l'ouverture de restriction. De préférence, ce tube (29) est élastique, et donc la bande (27) est extensible.