baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2300646-A1 (CA)
Title: Procedes de codage, de decodage et de transcodage
Inventor: RICHARD GAEL
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 2000-03-15
Abstract: Sur la base d'une portion du signal, un codeur sélectionne un vecteur de paramètres appartenant à un dictionnaire de référence contenant 2Q vecteurs désignés chacun par une adresse de Q bits. Ce codeur, ou un transcodeur situé en aval, forme un flux binaire (.PHI.) contenant un indice déduit de l'adresse du vecteur sélectionné. Pour chaque valeur de débit correspondant à un entier p~0, l'indice contenu dans le flux binaire est formé de Q-p bits qui, complétés par p bits de positions prédéterminées, définissent des indices de Q bits représentant un groupe de 2p adresses incluant celle du vecteur sélectionné dans le dictionnaire de référence. Le décodeur recevant le flux binaire, ou un transcodeur situé en amont, est capable de reconstruire des vecteurs de paramètres appropriés sur la base de l'indice tronqué. On obtient ainsi une très fine granularité dans le réglage du débit de transmission.
Patent CA-2301592-A1 (CA)
Title: Capillary electroflow apparatus and method
Inventor: MCCORMICK RANDY M
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 1998-09-15
Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus for conducting a microfluidic process. The apparatus comprises integral first and second plates (100, 110).  The first plate (100) comprises an array of sample receiving elements (102) for receiving a plurality of samples from an array of sample containers and dispensing the samples. The second plate (110) comprises a planar array of microfluidic networks of cavity structures and channels for conducting a microfluidic process. Also disclosed is a method for processing an array of samples. At least a portion of each sample in an array of sample wells is simultaneously transferred to a corresponding array of microfluidic networks of cavity structures and channels by means of a corresponding array of sample receiving elements that is in integral fluid communication with the array of microfluidic networks. The samples are then processed. Also disclosed is a device for conducting a microfluidic process wherein the device comprising a planar substrate having a planar array of microfluidic networks of cavity structures and channels for conducting a microfluidic process. A plurality of such devices may be present on a continuous sheet. The invention further includes kits for carrying out microfluidic processes comprising an apparatus as described above.
Patent CA-2302512-A1 (CA)
Title: Independently sizable memory pages for a plurality of connection id types in a network switch
Inventor: WHITE DAVID J
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-08-25
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for selectively accessing and independently sizing connection identification tables (70) within a network switch. Upon receipt of a data unit, such as an ATM cell, at an input port of an Input/Output module, a plurality of selection bits are inserted into the cell header which are used to select one of a plurality of connection identifiers. The VPI/VCI addresses are mapped into a connection identifier and the connection identifier is also inserted within the respective cell header. The connection identifier (CID) may comprise a unicast, a multicast or a redundant unicast CID, which are either stored in separate tables at call setup and the tables are independently selectable via use of selection bits stored within the cell header. Alternatively, the selection bits are employed to specify a register which points to the first address for the respective type of identifiers.  Thus, identifiers of a particular connection type are accessible via an address of a base (60, 62 or 64) plus an offset address.
Patent CA-2304368-A1 (CA)
Title: Reagents and methods useful for detecting diseases of the prostate, breast and ovary
Inventor: MERCHANT BARBARA T
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A set of contiguous and partially overlapping cDNA sequences and polypeptides encoded thereby, designated as PS214 and transcribed from prostate, breast, or ovary tissue, is described. These sequences are useful for the detecting, diagnosing, staging, monitoring, prognosticating, in vivo imaging, preventing or treating, or determining the predisposition of an individual to diseases and conditions of the prostate, breast, or ovary, such as prostate, breast, or ovarian cancer. Also provided are antibodies which specifically bind to PS214encoded polypeptide or protein, and agonists or inhibitors which prevent action of the tissue-specific PS214 polypeptide, which molecules are useful for the therapeutic treatment of prostate, breast, or ovary diseases, tumors or metastases.
Patent CA-2304383-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for treating impetigo and the like
Inventor: TAYLOR LESLI A
IPC: A61K33/14
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: A method for the topical treatment of skin affected with a dermatological condition selected from the group consisting of impetigo, epidermolysis bullosa, eczema, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, pruritis, erythema, hidradenitis suppurativa, warts, diaper rash, jock itch, and combinations thereof. For most conditions, sodium chloride, in a substantially pure form as a solid block, is topically applied to the affected skin by gently gliding the block over the affected skin in a manner insufficient to cause abrasion and debridement of the affected skin. For certain conditions, such as epidermolysis bullosa, sodium chloride in the form of an aqueous solution preferably should be used.  The applied sodium chloride is left on the skin.
Patent CA-2304786-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EBERT MICHAEL
IPC: G21F5/00
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: The invention provides a magnetically shielded container (1) having disposed in parallel opposed position on an axis (S) thereof magnetic field homogenizing pole shoes (10.1, 10.2), having disposed about said pole shoes a magnetically shielded yoke (2), said pole shoes and yoke enclosing a magnetic chamber (26), said container further comprising magnetic field sources (2.4, 2.5) disposed about and radially distanced from said axis whereby there exists within said chamber substantially homogenous magnetic field Bo oriented in the direction of said axis and whereby there is a usable volume within said chamber where the ratio of the magnetic field gradient in the direction transverse to said axis to said magnetic field Bo has a value of no more than 1.5 x 10-3/cm. By virtue of the very low ratio of weight to volume that is achievable with this construction, the containers according to the invention are economical to produce and especially suited to transporting polarized gasses.
Patent CA-2304962-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RESTIVO ELISSA S
IPC: A45C13/08
Filed: 2000-04-10
Abstract: Adding a decorative panel in a display position about a handbag by positioning opposite panel edges beneath front and rear fold-down flaps, the contacting surfaces of the flaps and panel edges being firmly secured to each other to an extent obviating inadvertent release of a flap during use as might result from snagging, and yet manual release is well within the strength of the user preparatory to changing a display panel.
Patent CA-2306185-A1 (CA)
Title: Low-fat snacks and dough compositions comprising a monoglyceride/polyglycerol ester/lipid mixture
Inventor: VILLAGRAN MARIA DOLORES MARTIN
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 1998-10-16
Abstract: Low-fat fried snacks which have reduced waxiness, improved crispness and increased mouthmelt. The low-fat snacks are made from dough compositions comprising starch-based materials, water and a unique emulsifier-lipid composition. Use of the emulsifier-lipid composition system in the dough provides textural and flavor advantages in the finished snack, and improved rheological properties in the dough used to make the fabricated snacks. The emulsifier composition comprises a specific blend of a mono-diglyceride component or distilled monoglyceride, a polyglycerol ester component and a fat component. The low-fat fried fabricated snacks of the present invention can be formulated to comprise from about 0.84 grams digestible fat/1 oz. serving to less than about 0.5 grams digestible fat/1 oz. serving and are texturally distinguishable from fabricated snacks typically fried in a non-digestible fat.
Patent CA-2306226-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WARREN DAVID
IPC: A63F1/14
Filed: 1998-10-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil (15) de distribution de cartes à une table de jeux de casino. L'appareil, ou sabot de distribution, comporte une base (20) et un rouleau (25) à cartes. Lors de l'utilisation, la base supporte un ou plusieurs jeux de cartes (17). Le rouleau à cartes est relié mobile à la base et exerce sur les cartes dans la base une pression vers le bas, afin qu'elles puissent être retirées de la base. Lorsqu'on retire les cartes pour les mélanger, le rouleau à cartes se déplace dans un emplacement de repos à l'intérieur de la base, ce qui facilite le retrait et l'insertion des cartes. En restant dans la base, le rouleau à cartes est protégé contre tout endommagement. L'invention concerne également un procédé permettant d'accéder aux cartes dans un sabot de distribution et de les en retirer.
Patent CA-2306829-A1 (CA)
Title: Automatic priming of blood sets
Inventor: UTTERBERG DAVID S
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 1998-10-13
Abstract: A blood processing system including a blood processing unit (12) and a tubular arterial set (10) and a tubular venous set (14) may be primed by passing priming solution in a first direction of flow through at least one of the sets, to cause the priming solution to enter an in-line chamber (64) carried by the one set in a flow direction that is retrograde to the normal direction of blood flow through the chamber (64). Preferably, the in-line filter chamber carries a filter (65). Simulteaneously, air is removed from the one set through a port. In another, preferably simultaneous step of the process, the priming solution is passed in a second flow direction, which is reverse the first flow direction, through the blood processing unit and connected sets while continuing to remove air from the system through the port, to complete priming of the system.
Patent CA-2307455-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for variable bandwidth transmission facilities between a local telephone switch and a remote line unit
Inventor: ROBINSON DANA BEVERLY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: A system and method that uses the flexible bandwidth of a data network in order to provide more flexible services to remote line units comprises a telephone switch configured to provide telephony service to a wireline terminal and an access network head end connected via circuit switch transmission facilities to the telephone switch and configured to manage bearer channels in a data network. The system also includes a data network carrying the bearer channels and a.line unit separate from the telephone switch connected to the data network and to the wireline terminals configured to interface wireline terminals to one of the bearer channels. The access network head end reserves a predetermined bandwidth through the network and allocates a portion of the bandwidth to each of the line units. The amount of bandwidth allocated to each line unit is variable.
Patent CA-2312736-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ITO KUNIO
IPC: A61J3/10
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: A process for the production of tablets essentially composed of an active ingredient, a filler and a lubricant (L), which comprises the step of preparing a molding material (m) essentially consisting of the active ingredient, the filler and part (Wc) of the lubricant (L), the step of applying the rest (We) of the lubricant (L) on the surfaces (3s, 4s) of punches (3, 4) and the surface (1s) of a die (1), and the step of tabletting the material (m) by using the punches (3, 4) and die (1) whose surfaces (3s, 4s, 1s) are coated with the lubricant (L).
Patent CA-2313588-A1 (CA)
Inventor: INOMATA NORIYUKI
IPC: A63H23/16
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: A swimming element enjoying system capable of applying an external stimulus to a swimming element moved at a predetermined rhythm, to thereby permit the swimming element to carry out different motion, to thereby provide an observer with a fresh surprise, so that the observer may be soothed or healed. A swimming element made in imitation of an aquatic life and a drive unit for driving the swimming element each are provided with a permanent magnet. The permanent magnet of the drive unit is rotated, to thereby permit an attracting/repulsing action to be carried out between the permanent magnets, leading to random vertical motion of said swimming element. Motion of the swimming element is randomly varied when a sensor detects an external stimulus.
Patent CA-2313798-A1 (CA)
Title: Unite de messagerie financiere sans fil unidirectionnelle portable
Inventor: LAVELL JEFF
IPC: G06Q20/04
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: Système de messagerie sûr qui comporte un dispositif de commande (1100) et une première unité de messagerie financière (906). Un utilisateur démarre une transaction financière en fournissant un code d'authentification de transaction au dispositif de commande (1100). En réponse à la première unité de messagerie financière (906) qui reçoit un message de transaction financière sûr contenant une valeur, un utilisateur entre le code d'authentification de transaction correspondant qui libère et débourse au moins une partie de la valeur à la première unité de messagerie financière (906) afin d'effectuer une transaction financière.
Patent CA-2314965-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SASSE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 1998-12-14
Abstract: A hydrate of 5-¢4-¢2- (N-methyl-N- (2-pyridyl)amino) ethoxy!benzyl! thiazolidine-2, 4-dione, maleic acid salt, characterised in that it: (i) comprises water in the range of from 0.2 to 1.1 % w/w; and (ii) provides an infrared spectrum containing peaks at 764 and 579 cm-1; and/or (iii) provides an X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) pattern substantially as set out in Figure II; a process for the preparation of such a compound, a pharmaceutical composition containing such a compound and the use of such a compound or composition in medicine.
Patent CA-2316353-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAI TOSHIAKI
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 1998-12-25
Abstract: Using an IC card for signature authenticating system on which registered signature data is recorded, the dissimilarity of check signature data is divided into three ranks defined by a first parameter and a second parameter larger than the first parameter. If the measured dissimilarity is in the rank below the first parameter, the signature is authenticated; if the measured dissimilarity is in the second rank above the first parameter and below the second parameter, re-signature is ordered or authentication is not given after a specified number of re-signatures; and if the measured dissimilarity is in the rank above the second parameter, authentication is not given.
Patent CA-2317869-A1 (CA)
Title: Interactive advertising/entertainment system
Inventor: RAFIZADEH KAMBIZ
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2000-09-08
Abstract: An advertising/entertainment system is provided including a media presentation having an interactive response system, the interactive response system for presenting response choices to users based on the subject matter of the media presentation and for receiving user responses for developing further media presentations based on the user responses. The system encourages a user to become a member of the system, disseminate information about products to users and encourage users to participate in a story in which the users determine the progress of the story's plot-line.
Patent CA-2318056-A1 (CA)
Title: Anchor sheet framework and subflooring
Inventor: PACIONE JOSEPH ROCCO
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1999-01-11
Abstract: An anchor sheet subfloor that includes a laminate having an upper layer of relatively thin flexible rigid sheet material and a bottom layer of a relatively resilient cushioning material. The upper sheet layer can be formed of a plastic or polymer material. In one arrangement, the sheet can be cut and fit within the boundaries of a room and the sheet has sufficient rigidity and mass to remain without distortion or buckling within the room by free floating on the existing floor without substantial attachment to the floor. It can be possible for a sheet to be cut and fit on site to fit the contours of a room to form by itself or in combination with other anchor sheets a free floating smooth subfloor on which can be overlaid decorative covering pieces. A method for installing the modular framework includes placing a jig of a pre-determined size in a location to be covered, locating covering modules in an interlocking relationship around the perimeter of the jig, removing the jig, and installing a decorative covering in the space formely occupied by the jig.
Patent CA-2319735-A1 (CA)
Title: Stabilization of fluorochemical copolymer emulsions
Inventor: FITZGERALD JOHN J
IPC: G03B17/30
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a composition and process for preparing an aqueous emulsion composition of a fluorochemical copolymer for imparting oil and water repellency to textiles, the copolymer comprising perfluoroalkyl acrylates or (meth)acrylates; vinylidene chloride; and alkyl acrylates or (meth)acrylates;  wherein the resulting emulsion has improved stability under conditions of high alkalinity, a highly anionic environment or high shear.
Patent CA-2321355-A1 (CA)
Title: Vascular reconstruction
Inventor: REISFELD DANIEL
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: A method for vascular reconstruction comprises the steps of advancing a catheter having a position sensor into the vessel, acquiring position information from the sensor at a plurality of points in the vessel, calculating a center-line of the vessel based on said position information. and calculating the inner surface of the vessel. The method of the invention preferably further comprises displaying the vessel reconstruction. The invention is also directed to apparatus for reconstructing vessels which comprises a catheter having a position sensor contained therein, means for acquiring position information from said sensor at a plurality of points in said vessel, means for calculating a centerline of the vessel based on said position information, and means for calculating the inner surface of the vessel.
Patent CA-2321422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOLLE BERND
IPC: C01G23/08
Filed: 1999-02-16
Abstract: A process for the production of titanium dioxide by dissolving titanium raw materials with sulfuric acid, producing a metal sulfate-containing titanyl sulfate solution, hydrolyzing the titanyl sulfate, separating the titanium dioxide hydrate from the metal sulfate-containing sulfuric acid by filtration, optionally bleaching the titanium dioxide hydrate by reducing treatment in acidic solution and calcining the titanium dioxide hydrate optionally mixed with doping chemicals and rutile nuclei to titanium dioxide, characterized in that the sulfate-containing titanium dioxide hydrate is dried in a dryer at temperatures from 90 to 400 ~C, preferably 90 to 200 ~C, especially 90 to 150 ~C, and the titanium dioxide hydrate dust from the dryer exhaust is separated by filtration, the dried titanium dioxide hydrate is calcined in a rotary kiln directly heated with flue gasses at temperatures in the range from 800 to 1100 ~C (solids temperature) and the exhaust is de-dusted and de-sulfurized as well as a calcining furnace for the production of titanium dioxide from dried sulphate-containing titanium dioxide hydrate in the form of a rotary kiln with a length-diameter ratio in the range of 5 to 10.
Patent CA-2322609-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANEY JOHN PHILIP
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: Hermetically sealed electrical leads emanating from the neck portion of a conductive housing extend through a sleeve member that includes conductive and non-conductive parts. The sleeve member is dimensioned to firmly engage the neck portion of the housing. When so engaged, the electrical leads extend through longitudinal openings in the non-conductive part. In that way, a substantial extent of the leads is shielded. Moreover, the extent to which the leads can be laterally moved with respect to their hermetic seals is thereby significantly restricted.
Patent CA-2326229-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROBINSON BRUCE W
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for triggering data-path conversion utilizing PCM bit robbing signalling. The method and apparatus permits the pass-through of compressed voice packets over a PCM stream between dissimilar interconnected networks or dissimilar payload specifications in the interconnected networks, and also provides the capability to convert the packets to a different payload specification between the networks. Once a voice path is established between the two networks, the incoming PCM data stream is monitored for a voice synchronization pattern which appears periodically in a predetermined bit position in the PCM samples. Upon detection of a matching voice synchronization pattern, a pass-through mode for the voice data between the networks is initiated. A data or payload conversion operation may also be initiated on detection of the matching voice synchronization pattern.
Patent CA-2328865-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BARTON MELBOURNE
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 1999-04-16
Abstract: A wireless Internet access system (100) and method supports the transmission  and reception of multiple types of traffic between mobile subscriber units (105, 106) and existing networks (120). A frame structure is used that can support the transmission of multiple types of traffic and adapt to changes i n the traffic types needed and the amount of data for a particular traffic typ e. In addition, data transmission is performed using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing and differential phase shift keying to avoid inter- symbol interference. Receiving units in the mobile subscriber units (105, 10 6) and existing networks (120) include antenna arrays to provide a multipath transmission.
Patent CA-2329800-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BILLGER MARTIN
IPC: A61K38/29
Filed: 1999-04-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising human parathyroid hormone at a concentration from 0.3 to 10 mg/ml, a pharmaceutically acceptable buffer having a pH from 4 to 6, and at least one tonicity modifier. The said pharmaceutical formulations are useful for the treatment of bone related disorders such as osteoporosis.
Patent CA-2332970-A1 (CA)
Title: Fischer-tropsch processes and catalysts with promoters
Inventor: CHAO WENCHUN
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing hydrocarbons. The process involves contacting a feed stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a catalyst in a reaction zone maintained at conversion-promoting conditions effective to produce an effluent stream comprising hydrocarbons. In accordance with this invention, the catalyst used in the process includes at least cobalt, rhenium, and a promoter selected from the group including boron, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, and vanadium. The catalyst may also comprise a support material selected from the group including silica, titania, titania/alumina, zirconia, alumina, aluminum fluoride, and fluorided aluminas.
Patent CA-2335200-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FARLOW TIMOTHY S
IPC: G06N5/02
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: A comparison table generation and display technique for use with a knowledge-based comparative information dissemination system is provided. The technique enables system users to generate a comparison table containing information related to the knowledge domain to which the system is directed in such a way as to most easily compare the differences between various aspects of the domain. In addition, the technique enables users to generate a comparison table containing information related to the same aspects of the domain over different time periods.