baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2550305-C (CA)
Title: Method and system for super-resolution of confocal images acquired through an image guide, and device used for implementing such a method
Inventor: BERIER FREDERIC
IPC: G06T5/50
Filed: 2004-12-29
Granted: 2014-07-08
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for increasing the resolution of confocal images acquired through an image guide whereof the distal end is associated with an optical head for focusing the laser beam emitted by the image guide in an observation object. The invention is characterized in that for a given position of the optical head, said method comprises the following steps: producing a plurality of acquisitions through the image guide, each acquisition being produced for a specific spatial shift of said distal end of the guide image relative to the optical head which remains stationary; transforming the data of each acquisition into a point cloud; registering each scatter plot relative to a point cloud taken as reference; superimposing the thus registered point clouds; and reconstructing a final image from said superimposition. Advantageously, a controlled piezoelectric tube is used arranged about the distal end of the image guide to shift the latter.
Patent CA-2552864-C (CA)
Title: Synthesis of noble metal sulphide catalysts in a sulphide ion-free aqueous environment
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT J
IPC: B01J27/045
Filed: 2005-01-25
Granted: 2012-04-03
Abstract: The invention is relative to a catalyst, in particular to a noble metal sulphide electrocatalyst, obtained by reacting the precursor of at least one noble metal with a thionic species in an aqueous environment essentially free of sulphide ions, and to a method for producing the same.
Patent CA-2553023-C (CA)
Title: System, method and apparatus for capturing telematics data with an active rfid tag
Inventor: OLSEN JOHN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-01-10
Granted: 2013-03-19
Abstract: The invention is directed to a data collection and evaluation system that includes an active RFID tag for collecting, time-stamping, and storing vehicle sensor data. Examples of the type of data collected include door data, ignition data, oil pressure data, temperature data, speed data, global positioning data, and diagnostic and trouble code data. The system further includes an external data acquisition device, such as a mainframe computer system or a hand-held data acquisition device like an iPAQ. The external data acquisition device includes an RFID interrogator for communicating with the RFID tag, which enables the RFID tag to transmit the time-stamped data wirelessly to the external data acquisition device. The ability of the system to automatically collect and transfer data allows for the automation of fleet management processes, vehicle maintenance and repair processes, and certain security features.
Patent CA-2553847-C (CA)
Inventor: KING JOHN D
IPC: G08B17/12
Filed: 2004-10-14
Granted: 2012-12-11
Abstract: Pour détecter les flammes de combustibles hydrogénés et sans carbone, trois capteurs sondent trois zones correspondantes d'une bande infrarouge d'émission d'eau, et génèrent trois correspondants. Un processeur produit une alarme lorsque les capteurs indiquent de la flamme. La longueur d'ondes de coupure inférieure de la première zone doit être inférieure à celle de la deuxième région, et celle de la troisième zone doit être supérieure à celle de la deuxième. Les trois zones réunies peuvent comporter la presque totalité de la bande d'émission de l'eau. Les signaux des capteurs permettent au processeur de séparer les distances d'avec les flammes. Un quatrième capteur peut sondes la concentration de l'humidité, le processeur pouvant utiliser cette base pour distinguer les distances. Les zones peuvent être définies de façon que, pour un feu, l'ensemble des trois zones reçoive sensiblement de l'énergie, le rapport d'énergie de la deuxième zone à la première zone étant inférieur à 1:1, et le rapport d'énergie de la deuxième région à la troisième zone étant inférieur à 1:1.
Patent CA-2556099-C (CA)
Title: Codage audio
Inventor: SCHULLER GERALD
IPC: G10L19/26
Filed: 2005-02-10
Granted: 2010-06-01
Abstract: L'objectif de l'invention est d'abandonner le procédé suivi jusqu'ici, à savoir l'interpolation, au niveau de coefficients de filtre et de la valeur d'amplification, pour l'obtention de valeurs interpolées pour les valeurs audio intermédiaires à partir des points de support. Un codage contenant moins d'artefacts audibles peut être obtenu par le fait qu'il n'est pas procédé à l'interpolation de la valeur d'amplification mais, qu'à la place de cette interpolation, pour chaque point de support, c'est-à-dire pour chaque paramétrage à transmettre, on utilise la limite de performances, dérivée de préférence de la surface suitée en-dessous du carré de la valeur du seuil de masquage, et ensuite est exécutée l'interpolation entre lesdites limites de performances de points de support voisins, par exemple une interpolation linéaire. Une valeur d'amplification peut alors être calculée à partir de la valeur de seuil de performances intermédiaire déterminée côté codeur et côté décodeur de telle sorte que le bruit résultant de la quantification et dont la fréquence est constante avant le post-filtrage est situé, après ledit post-filtrage, en-dessous de la limite de performances ou correspond à celle-ci.
Patent CA-2556747-C (CA)
Inventor: LEE-SEPSICK KATHY
IPC: A61F6/22
Filed: 2005-02-25
Granted: 2013-07-30
Abstract: The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of compositions for occluding or of means for opening conduits. The implantable occlusive material may be delivered pre-formed or in situ cured and, may be a resorbable material that supports tissue ingrowth that eventually replaces the material leaving little or no original material in place. The delivery system is positioned to allow for placement of the occlusive material into the body conduit. Use of delivery systems, methods and devices for re-opening an occluded body conduit are also included.
Patent CA-2559499-C (CA)
Title: Method of controlling a surgical system based on irrigation flow
Inventor: BOUKHNY MIKHAIL
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 2005-03-21
Granted: 2011-09-13
Abstract: A surgical system that is able to sense the onset of an occlusion or other surgical event as well as the instant an occlusion breaks. To help avoid overheating of the tip, the system deterines a temperature of an eye using irrigation flow rate and reduces the power to the handpiece automatically if an overheating situation is predicted. Alternatively or in addition, the system monitors the power drawn by the handpiece, which is indicative of the cutting load on the tip, and automatically adjusts the power or stroke of the tip to compensate for increased loads on the tip.
Patent CA-2560713-C (CA)
Title: Portable type fastener driving tool
Inventor: UEJIMA YASUTSUGU
IPC: B25C1/06
Filed: 2005-03-30
Granted: 2011-01-04
Abstract: In a gas combustion type nail driving device, a head part (3) wich is disposed on the front surface of the main body is provided with (a) a guide tube (35) through wich a rod (17) and a nail n pass; (b) a main guide body (36) on wich the guide tube (35) is disposed; (c) a subguide (37) wich makes a pair with the main guide body (36) and forms a nail feed space; (d) a feed motor (48);  and (e) a gear unit (46) wich is driven by the feed motor (47). The nail connecting body N is fed to the guide tube (35) by the feed gear (73).
Patent CA-2563718-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for agitating a sample during in vitro testing
Inventor: SWON JAMES E
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 2005-04-21
Granted: 2010-09-28
Abstract: In an apparatus and method for agitating a sample during dissolution or other in vitro testing, a movable component is disposed in a container for reciprocating or rotating a sample carrier such as a dosage form or stent through a medium in the container. The apparatus can include a closure member to seal the container for substantially preventing loss of contents during movement of the sample carrier. The movable component can be actuated by a driving source in a non-contacting manner. The movable component can include a magnet drivable by a source external to the container. The container can include first and second container sections having different volumes, in which case actuation of the movable component causes agitation of the sample carrier through a medium contained in one of the container sections. The container can include a hole at or near the bottom for filling the container, using instruments, and the like.
Patent CA-2563922-C (CA)
Title: Valorisation des huiles lourdes et du bitume
Inventor: IQBAL RASHID
IPC: B01J8/18
Filed: 2005-04-20
Granted: 2013-07-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de valorisation et de démétallisation d'huiles lourdes et de bitumes. Une charge d'huile lourde brute et/ou de bitume est traitée dans le cadre d'un processus d'extraction par solvant (104) au cours duquel l'huile désaphaltée et les asphaltènes sont séparées. L'huile désasphaltée va alimenter une unité de craquage catalytique fluide (106) à catalyseur à faible capacité de conversion pour l'extraction des métaux contenus dans l'huile. La fraction de distillat démétallisée passe dans une unité d'hydrotraitement (110) pour valorisation et est recueillie en tant que produit brut synthétique. La fraction asphaltène peut passer dans un gazogène (108) pour récupération d'énergie, de vapeur et d'hydrogène qui peuvent passer dans l'unité d'hydrotraitement (110) ou bien être réinjectée dans le processus ou bien exportée. Un four à coke (234) peut éventuellement être utilisé pour convertir les asphaltes en trop et/ou l'huile de décantation en naphta, distillat et gasoil pouvant être fournis à une unité d'hydrotraitement (220).
Patent CA-2569871-C (CA)
Title: Antimicrobial insulation
Inventor: PAYNE STEPHEN A
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2005-05-04
Granted: 2012-11-27
Abstract: Insulation that exhibits antimicrobial characteristics is disclosed. A method for making the insulation is also disclosed. Suitable antimicrobial agents that may be applied to the insulation or any components thereof include propiconazole, sodium pyrithione, tolyl diiodomethyl sulfone; tebuconazole;  thiabendazole; 3-iodo-2~propynyl butylcarbamate; triclosan, quaternary ammonium compounds, metals, and mixtures thereof.
Patent CA-2571685-C (CA)
Title: Volatile dispenser with oriented fibrous emanator
Inventor: MARTENS EDWARD J III
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2005-06-29
Granted: 2009-12-15
Abstract: A volatile dispenser is provided, including a reservoir containing a quantity of volatile liquid having a viscosity of no greater than 3.9 centipoises. Each of its individual components has a vapor pressure of no less than 0.008 mm Hg.  The dispenser also includes an emanator fluidly coupled to the reservoir (either directly or through a wick) that is comprised of elongated oriented bonded fibers, the fibers being impermeable to the volatile material.
Patent CA-2573956-C (CA)
Inventor: AASMUL SOREN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2005-07-27
Granted: 2014-01-14
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring a phase shift induced in a light signal has a first light source for emitting a light signal along a measurement optical path that includes a sample, for example a fluorescent sample, and a second light source for emitting a light signal along a dummy measurement optical path. A  measurement electronic circuit is provided for receiving the light signals and providing outputs separated in time which are indicative of the phase of the respective light signals. In use, a phase shift is induced in light in the measurement optical path by the fluorescent sample. A reference electronic circuit is provided for receiving a signal. indicative of the phase of the light signals emitted by the first and second light sources. Circuitry is provided to compare the respective phases of light output from the two circuits to provide an output indicative of a first measured phase difference during operation of the first light source. A correction is then applied to this measurement by taking a similar phase difference measurement during operation of the second light source and comparing the two phase differences.
Patent CA-2575755-C (CA)
Inventor: WAGNER KLAUS W
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 2005-08-03
Granted: 2014-04-08
Abstract: Methods and assays examining expression of one or more biomarkers in a mammalian tissue or cell sample are provided. According to the disclosed methods and assays, detection of the expression of one or more such biomarkers is predictive or indicative that the tissue or cell sample will be sensitive to apoptosis-inducing agents such as Apo2L/TRAIL and anti-DR5 agonist antibodies. Certain biomarkers which may be examined include fucosyltransferases, in particular fucosyltransferase 3 (FUT3) and/or fucosyltransferase 6 (FUT6), as well as sialyl Lewis A and/or X antigens. Kits and articles of manufacture are also provided.
Patent CA-2577243-C (CA)
Inventor: STEPHENS JOHN
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2005-08-23
Granted: 2013-10-15
Abstract: A catheter retaining clip (100) including first and second generally straight body portions (104,106), each of which extends along a longitudinal axis parallel to the other and includes a retention section. The generally straight body portions are connected by an extension piece (116 or 240) that extends generally from one generally straight body portion to the other generally straight body portion. The extension piece (116) may extend around a 180~  curve that defines the curve of the catheter to be inserted into the clip, and a U-shaped channel (120) extends through the first and second generally straight body portions and the extension piece; the clip is installed onto a catheter (SO) so that the catheter lies in the U-shaped channel and is retained therein by two or three retention sections or locking clasps (130).  The present invention also provides methods of installing a catheter within the clip and methods of removing a catheter from within the clip.
Patent CA-2583779-C (CA)
Title: Arylsulfonylmethyl or arylsulfonamide substituted aromatic compounds suitable for treating disorders that respond to m0dulation of the dopamine d3 receptor
Inventor: DRESCHER KARLA
IPC: A61K31/35
Filed: 2005-10-14
Granted: 2013-12-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to aromatic compounds of the formula (I), wherein Ar is phenyl or an aromatic 5- or 6-membered C-bound heteroaromatic radical, wherein Ar may carry 1 radical Ra and wherein Ar may also carry 1 or 2 radicals Rb; X is N or CH; Y is O, S, -CH=N-, -CH=CH- or -N=CH-; A is CH2i O  or S; E is CR6R7 or NR 3; R1 is C1-C4-alkyl, C3-C4-cycloalkyl, C3-C4-cycloalkylmethyl, C3-C4-alkenyl, fluorinated C1-C4-~alkyl, fluorinated C3-C4-cycloalkyl, fluorinated C3-C4-cycloalkylmethyl, fluorinated C3-C4~-alkenyl, formyl or C,-C3-alkylcarbonyl; R1a is H, C2-C4-alkyl, C3-C4-cycloalkyl, C3-C4-alkenyl, fluorinated C1-C4-alkyl, fluorinated C3-C4 -cycloalkyl, or R1a and R2 together are (CH2)n with n being 2 or 3, or R1 a and R2a together are (CH2)n with n being 2 or 3; R2 and R2a are independently of each other H, CH3, CH2F, CHF2 or CF3; R3 is H or C1-C4-alkyl; R6, R7 independently of each other are selected from H, C1-C2-alkyl and fluorinated C1-C2-alkyl; and the physiologically tolerated acid addition salts thereof. The invention also relates to the use of a compound of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a medical disorder susceptible to treatment with a dopamine D3 receptor ligand.
Patent CA-2584595-C (CA)
Inventor: KASTELEIN MAARTEN WILLEM
IPC: B23K37/053
Filed: 2007-04-12
Granted: 2015-07-14
Abstract: Guide device for use in the processing, in particular welding, of curved surfaces, in particular pipe surfaces, comprising a flexible elongate body provided with a guide for processing means; tensioning means for tensioning the flexible body around the curved surface; wherein the flexible body is provided along its length with indicators arranged according to a determined pattern, this pattern being such that a determined position along the flexible body can be inferred on the basis of the detection of the indicators.
Patent CA-2588946-C (CA)
Title: Cap for vessel for performing multi-stage process
Inventor: CHANG RONALD
IPC: B65D43/14
Filed: 2005-12-14
Granted: 2014-07-29
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a cap for a vessel for performing a multi-stage process for analyzing a sample, such as nested PCT or RT-PCR. In one embodiment, the cap comprises a body configured to be mated to the vessel to enclose a vessel interior, a cap cavity for holding reagents, and a cap cavity control portion that is adjustable with respect to the body between a first-stage position in which the cap cavity is enclosed and fluidicly isolated from the vessel interior and a second-stage position in which the cap cavity is fluidicly coupled with the vessel interior.
Patent CA-2589514-C (CA)
Inventor: MORTON DAVID
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2005-11-23
Granted: 2014-07-22
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une amélioration du traitement de particules destinées à former une formulation en poudre sèche à administrer aux poumons à l'aide d'un dispositif inhalateur de poudre sèche (DPI). L'invention concerne notamment le traitement de particules de matière active et de particules de matière porteuse en la présence d'une matière d'additif pour produire une composition en poudre présentant d'excellentes propriétés de poudre et économique à produire.
Patent CA-2592735-C (CA)
Inventor: EICHMEYER MARC
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-12-29
Granted: 2017-02-14
Abstract: An improved method for recovering the protein expressed by open reading frame (2) from porcine circovirus type (2) is provided. The method generally involves the steps of transfecting recombinant virus containing open reading frame (2) coding sequences into cells contained in growth media, causing the virus to express open reading frame (2), and recovering the expressed protein in the supernate. This recovery should take place beginning approximately (5) days after infection of the cells in order to permit sufficient quantities of recombinant protein to be expressed and secreted from the cell into the growth media. Such methods avoid costly and time consuming extraction procedures required to separate and recover the recombinant protein from within the cells.
Patent CA-2595301-C (CA)
Inventor: MARCHAND ROGER
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2005-11-29
Granted: 2015-04-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cooling a static electronic power converter device (1) comprising at least one electrical circuit (3) comprising an assembly of active components and of passive components (11, 12, 13) mounted in a closed radiator housing (2) from which only the inlet means and the outlet means of said circuit communicate with the outside of said housing, in which the distribution of the heat energy given off by said active and passive components is made uniform throughout the inside volume of said housing, and said heat energy is transferred from said radiator housing by forced convection in substantially uniform manner over the entire inside surface of the walls of said housing by causing at least one fluid (15) contained inside said leaktight housing to circulate in a closed circuit. The invention also provides a static electronic power converter device enabling the method to be implemented. Translation of the title and the abstract as they were when originally filed by the Applicant. No account has been taken of any changes that may have been made subsequently by the PCT Authorities acting ex officio, e.g. under PCT Rules 37.2, 38.2, and/or 48.3.
Patent CA-2596182-C (CA)
Title: System and method for fast, reliable setup of voicemail playback
Inventor: KLASSEN GERHARD D
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2007-08-07
Granted: 2012-01-10
Abstract: A system and method that enables faster, more reliable setup of voicemail message playback for a mobile device is provided. A mobile device receives an message that alerts the user that a voicemail message has been received. When a user dials into the voicemail system to retrieve the message, a message is sent from the mobile device to the voicemail system to tell the voicemail system to queue-up the message for playback. The message proceeds from the mobile device through a relay to a virtual Message Service Center (MSC) gateway over a high-speed GPRS connection. The virtual MSC gateway sends the message to the voicemail system over a permanent or substantially permanent connection. Communications are acknowledged to increase reliability. The voicemail system is ready to play the message when the voice call is received.
Patent CA-2596782-C (CA)
Inventor: LEE CHING-PANG
IPC: F01D5/20
Filed: 2007-08-09
Granted: 2015-12-01
Abstract: A turbine blade (10) includes an airfoil (12) having first and second tip ribs (36,38) extending along the opposite pressure and suction sides (20,22) thereof. The tip ribs (36,38) are spaced apart between the leading and trailing edges (24,26) of the airfoil (12) to include a tip baffle (42). The baffle (42) extends chordally in counter profile with the first rib (36) to define a first pocket (44), and in counter profile with the second rib (38) to define a second pocket (46).
Patent CA-2597699-C (CA)
Title: Bisphosphonates for treating endometriosis
Inventor: GOLOMB GERSHON
IPC: A61K31/663
Filed: 2006-02-16
Granted: 2012-07-31
Abstract: A novel method of treating endometriosis is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a female subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of particles comprising an agent capable of inhibiting phagocytic cells of the female subject.
Patent CA-2599985-C (CA)
Title: Use of proteins as demulsifying agents
Inventor: POSSELT DIETMAR
IPC: B01D17/05
Filed: 2006-03-29
Granted: 2012-11-13
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one protein, especially at least one hydrophobin or at least one derivative thereof, for improving the phase separation in compositions containing at least two liquid phases. The invention also relates to a method for separating at least two liquid phases in a composition containing at least two liquid phases, and formulations containing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of fuels, combustibles, crude oil or water-soluble or oil-soluble polymer solutions, and at least one protein, especially at least one hydrophobin or derivatives thereof.
Patent CA-2615088-C (CA)
Inventor: VIOLA FRANK J
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2007-12-17
Granted: 2015-03-31
Abstract: An articulating surgical instrument is provided including a handle, an articulating portion extending distally of the handle and an end effector positioned on a distal end of the articulating portion. A flexible drive band is provided for movement through the articulating portion and end effector. The flexible drive band includes a first portion having a first height and the second portion having a second height greater than the first height. The difference in heights being sufficient to eject staples from a body portion of the end effector into an anvil member of the end effector. An actuation mechanism is provided for drawing the flexible drive band through the articulating surgical instrument.
Patent CA-2616351-C (CA)
Inventor: YAMANAKA YOICHIRO
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 2006-07-26
Granted: 2013-10-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a resin-coated metal plate which has a resin layer mainly comprising polyester on both sides of the plate. When the plate is formed into a container, the resin that coats the inner surface of the container shows a surface free energy against water of 30 mN/m or higher. The container manufactured from the plate is excellent in content release property even when the content contains a large amount of a protein.