baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2427169-A1 (CA)
Title: Cellules electrolytiques a structures d'electrodes remplacables et procede de remplacement de celles-ci
Inventor: SCAPINI GIOVANNI
IPC: C25B11/03
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne une cellule électrolytique comprenant des électrodes espacées de la paroi arrière (1) par des éléments (3), une partie de la surface de contact située entre les électrodes (2) et les éléments (3) n'étant pas soumise à des contraintes afin de permettre l'extraction complète des électrodes lors de leur remplacement, par une élimination partielle de la surface de contact initiale en vue du positionnement d'électrodes de remplacement sur la partie restante. L'invention concerne aussi un procédé de remplacement d'électrodes de la cellule, qui permet de maintenir la même distance entre la surface d'électrode et la paroi arrière.
Patent CA-2428920-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BASRI RONEN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for clustering data, particularly regarding an image, that constructs a graph [S1] in which each node of the graph represents a pixel of the image, and every two nodes represent neighboring pixels associated by a coupling factor. Block pixels are selected with unselected neighboring pixels [S2] coupled with a selected block to form aggregates. The graph is coarsened recursively [S3] by performing iterated weighted aggregation to form larger blocks (aggregates) and obtain hierarchical decomposition of the image while forming a pyramid structure over the image.  Saliency of segments is detected [S5] in the pyramid, and by computing recursively, a degree of attachment of every pixel to each of the blocks in the pyramid. The pyramid is scanned from coarse to fine starting at the level a segment is detected, to lower levels and rebuilding the pyramid before continuing to the next higher level. Relaxation sweeps sharpen the boundaries of a segment [S6].
Patent CA-2429248-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TEAL TODD
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A billing system for determining package transportation charges. The billing system includes a reader to read a package identifier associated with said package and the reader generates a package identifier signal and transmits the same to a microprocessor. The billing system also includes a package sizer having a plurality of non-contact: optical sensors located along each of an x, y and z axis, where each optical sensor is in a known position.       The sensors are oriented relative to the conveyor so that packages passing over the sensors are detected by the sensors and produce a signal correlated to said package size. Also provided is a microprocessor to receive and correlate said package size and identifier signals, and to determine an appropriate shipping charge based upon the same. A weigh scale may also be incorporated into the system. A method of determining a transportation charge is also comprehended, which includes a self-diagnostic initialization procedure.
Patent CA-2430561-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for filling bottle-shaped packaging in sterile conditions
Inventor: LUDWIG WERNER
IPC: B65B55/10
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: A device for sterile filling of bottle-shaped packages for fluid foodstuffs includes a conveyor circuit comprising a hygiene chamber; an upper intermittently driven conveyor to carry the package carriers in an adjacent relationship to present a predominantly closed field to an upper space in the chamber while passing through in a first direction of movement; a return conveyor having a second direction of movement substantially parallel, but in opposed direction, to the first direction of movement; unloading and loading conveyors operatively connecting the first and second conveyors; pressure means for forcing sterilizing medium through at least one inlet into the upper space; gas extraction means outside the hygiene chamber entrance and exit, comprising a dynamic lock through which the package carriers pass; and gap regions proximate ends of the first conveyor comprising an extraction path for the sterilizing medium. Efficiency of sterilization is increased while reducing contamination.
Patent CA-2433175-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM SUNG-MIN
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A transferring system for huge and high quality images on network and a method thereof are disclosed, wherein various individual image data are converted into high quality image data to be converted into layered image da ta and classified into a plurality of sub cells then stored ~ database as a compressed form. A client system connected to a server requires information and then displays on a screen real time. In the present invention a user can fast see only his wanted part since images of a newspaper and a magazine are converted as they were. Also various additional information is provided with image, thereby providing multimedia digital publication services on wir e or wireless network.
Patent CA-2434699-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NELSON RANDALL W
IPC: B01J20/32
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated system capable of selectively retrieving and concentrating specific biomolecules from biological media for subsequent high-performance analyses, quantifying targeted proteins, recognizing variants of targeted biomolecules (e.g., splice variants, point mutations and posttranslational modifications) and elucidating their nature, analyzing for, and identifying, ligands interacting with targeted biomolecules, and high-throughput screening of large populations of samples using a single, unified, economical, multiplexed and parallel processing platform. The prefer-red embodiment of the integrated system comprises molecular traps, such as affinity microcolumns, derivatized mass spectromete r targets, mass spectrometers capable of multi-sample input and robotics with processing/data analysis interactive database. The present invention also includes methods and processes for use of the individual components and the integrated system in biological applications. Furthermore, the preferred embodiment of the present invention provides for the preparation and/or processing of multiple separate devices and/or samples to accomplish high throughput analysis.
Patent CA-2436331-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUSCHAU GREGORY R
IPC: F16L59/14
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A method for inhibiting external corrosion on an insulated pipeline (10) including a pipe insulation (12) positioned outside and around the pipe and a coating material (14) around the insulation by positioning a plurality of concentrated charges of alkaline material (30) in the insulation material.
Patent CA-2437160-A1 (CA)
Title: Fail safe automotive switch
Inventor: MCCAIG CHRIS
IPC: H01H3/42
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: The switch of the present invention is designed to detect the position of a latch (e.g., a fork bolt or ratchet) in a vehicle. Specifically, a switch is described and claimed which emits a signal indicative of the position of a latch mechanism. In a further aspect of the invention, the switch is in direct engagement with the associated latch (or portion thereof). In a further feature of the present invention, a switch is described and claimed wherein a switch is adapted to emit a signal that provides diagnostic information of the switch and/or the latch to which the switch is associated. In a further aspect of the invention there is provided a switch that in most circumstances will, in the event of a failure of a switch but not of the latching mechanism, emit a signal indicative of this switch failure thus preventing potentially significant repercussions.
Patent CA-2437526-A1 (CA)
Title: Conductive concrete compositions and methods of manufacturing same
Inventor: HAGENS GRAHAM
IPC: H01R4/66
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: Modified compositions for carbonaceous concrete conductive sheathing materials for ground electrodes are described, for use in protecting installations from electrical currents. By the incorporation of discrete fibers, superior freeze-thaw resistance is imparted. The water resistance of carbonaceous concretes according to the invention is improved by the addition of a soluble soap of long chain fatty acids. A  method of precasting carbonaceous cements according to the invention allows uniform and consistent development of properties for use either in shallow trench or deep well applications.
Patent CA-2437965-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for connecting microcomponents
Inventor: WURZIGER HANNS
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting microcomponents (2), especially microreactors, which are preferably configured in the form of a plate and are preferably made of silicon. A sealing plate is arranged between the microcomponents (2). Said sealing plate is provided with openings (7) which correspond to openings (6) of the microcomponents (2).
Patent CA-2439052-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved ram pump
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE RONALD F
IPC: F04F7/02
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: An improved ram pump for use with a fluid source having an initial head. The ram pump is of a generally known type and the improvement includes modification of a waste valve member of the ram pump to be selectively moveable along a path having a vertical component between a default waste configuration and a closed configuration. The waste valve member is gravity-biased towards the default waste configuration. The improvement also includes modification of a check valve member of the ram pump to be selectively moveable along a substantially horizontal path between a ram configuration and a pump configuration. The check valve member is biased towards the ram configuration, and the fluid source is substantially horizontally flowable through a pump outlet of the ram pump when the check valve member is in the pump configuration.
Patent CA-2440415-A1 (CA)
Title: Frozen aerated products
Inventor: GRAY SARAH JANE
IPC: A23G9/04
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A frozen aerated product having an overrun of between 10% and 250% and a pH, when melted, in the range 3.5 to 5.2, comprises water, 0 to 20 w/w% fat, 0.25 to 20 w/w% milk solids not fat, 0.05 to 1.5 w/w% soluble dietary fibre and 0.1 to 5 w/w% of insoluble dietary fibre, 0.1 to 35 w/w% sweetener but no additional stabilisers or emulsifiers as herein defined. The soluble and insoluble dietary fibre may be derived from fruits or vegetables for example from one or more fruit purees, one or more vegetable purees or mixtures thereof.
Patent CA-2441137-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POPIKOW SERGEJ
IPC: F41A19/21
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a locking system for a multi-barrelled weapon, comprising at least two displaceable firing pins (5, 6) and a trigger device, which contains trigger rods (19, 20) that are allocated to the firing pins (5, 6), at least one trigger (21; 65, 66) and a changeover mechanism (43, 48) for automatically connecting the trigger (21; 65, 66) to the trigger rod of the second firing pin that has not yet been released, after a first shot has been fired, as a result of the actuation of the trigger rod of the first firing pin for releasing the latter by the trigger (21; 65, 66). The aim of the invention is to provide a universally applicable locking system, whose function is extremely reliable. To achieve this, the change-over mechanism contains a base body (43) that can be displaced in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rifle, comprising a trigger lever (48) that is pivotally mounted on said base body and can be actuated by the trigger (21). The trigger lever is positioned at a distance from the trigger rods (19, 20) when the firing pins (5, 6) are tensioned and only engages with the trigger rod allocated to the second firing pin to fire the second shot after the weapon kickback.
Patent CA-2442022-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLIMYUK VIKTOR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: A method of producing a genetically engineered organism, by (a) incorporating into said organism a functional DNA sequence and (b) incorporating into said organism a non-functional DNA sequence, wherein said non-functional DNA  sequence corresponds to the results of the application of a predefined coding scheme to an information message, said information message is related to said functional DNA sequence, said predefined coding scheme provides a mapping from a plurality of possible information messages into a plurality of DNA  sequences. Said functional and said non-functional DNA sequence remain linked during reproduction of the organism for a practically relevant period of time.
Patent CA-2442305-A1 (CA)
Title: Frozen potato product and production method therefor
Inventor: ROMERO OLMED MATIAS
IPC: A23L19/12
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A description is given of a novel frozen potato, similar to fresh potato but with a lower starch content and retaining a lower quantity of oil when fried than par-fried frozen potatoes that exist on the market. To this end, the potatoes undergo a treatment in a saline solution followed later, or in the actual previous stage, by the addition of a food preservative/antioxidant, which treatments may optionally be followed by stages of drying with hot air, addition of a color homogenizer, basifying and structure stabilizer for the potato, cooling in a solution with optional addition of food colors and/or flavors, according to the different variant embodiments of the general process that are considered, and all the aforesaid previously undergoing a stage of drying by means of laminar airflow, prior to their freezing. This type of potato may be used in catering in general, being particularly recommended for its low calorie content.
Patent CA-2447948-A1 (CA)
Title: Polynucleotide encoding a novel trp channel family member, trp-plik2, and splice variants thereof
Inventor: CHEN JIAN
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides encoding TRP-PLIK2 polypeptides, fragments and homologues thereof. The present invention also provides polynucleotides encoding variants and splice variants of TRP-PLIK2 polypeptides, TRP-PLIK2b, TRP-PLIK2c, and TRP-PLIK2d, respectively. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polypeptides. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods for applying these novel TRP-PLIK2, TRP- PLIK2b, TRP-PLIK2c, and TRP-PLIK2d polypeptides to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of various diseases and/or disorders related to these polypeptides. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention.
Patent CA-2450039-A1 (CA)
Title: Nozzle with thermally conductive device
Inventor: BABIN DENIS
IPC: B29C45/27
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A nozzle (e.g., a flat nozzle, an asymmetric nozzle, a micro nozzle, a flat micro nozzle, etc.) is configured to make injection molded components. The nozzle includes a nozzle body, a heater associated with the nozzle body, a melt channel running through the nozzle body configured to allow melt material flow, and a thermally conductive device located inside the nozzle body. The thermally conductive device can be configured to produce an even heat profile along an entire length of the melt channel. The nozzle body can be symmetrical or asymmetrical and can be made of a different, less thermally conductive material, than the thermally conductive device. The thermally conductive device can be used to balance a heating profile of the nozzle to produce consistency in melt material viscosity and speed throughout a micro nozzle channel.
Patent CA-2450171-A1 (CA)
Title: Office panel positioning structure
Inventor: SARUHASHI NOZOMU
IPC: E04C2/52
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: An office space is divided by partitioning panels 12a and 12b into a passageway 11 and a plurality of booths B positioned along the passageway11, and cabling floor panels 13 are laid down only on the passageway 11 portion wherein the floor panels 13 are provided with a space capable of storing communications cables 15 for cabling in a laid state wherein lower side surfaces 12a1 of the partitioning panels 12a abut side surfaces 13a of the cabling floor panels 13 laid out on the passageway 11 so that the partitioning panels 12a positioned along the passageway 11 are directly positioned on an office floor 14; and a cable draw-in opening 13b is formed at a side surface portion 13a of the cabling floor panel 13 that adjoins each booth B so that the communications cables 15 which are laid in the space inside the cabling floor panels 13 can be drawn in the booths B.
Patent CA-2451236-A1 (CA)
Title: Peptides for use as translocation factors
Inventor: CRISANTI ANDREA
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: Proteins that contain the amino acid sequence motif X1X1X2X3X1, where X1 = R  or K and X2 and X3 = any amino acid have been found to translocate and can therefore be used in the manufacture of compositions for therapeutic applications. The proteins may also be used as translocation factors to deliver proteins or nucleic acids into a cell.
Patent CA-2451887-A1 (CA)
Title: Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: OHMI TADAHIRO
IPC: H01L21/306
Filed: 2003-12-02
Abstract: In a semiconductor device formed on a silicon surface which has a substantial (110) crystal plane orientation, the silicon surface is flattened so that an arithmetical mean deviation of surface R a is not greater than 0.15nm, preferably, 0.09nm, which enables to manufacture an n-MOS transistor of a high mobility. Such a flattened silicon surface is obtained by repeating a deposition process of a self-sacrifice oxide film in an oxygen radical atmosphere and a removing process of the self-sacrifice oxide film, by cleaning the silicon surface in deaerated H2O or a low OH density atmosphere, or by strongly terminating the silicon surface by hydrogen or heavy hydrogen. The deposition process of the self-sacrifice oxide film may be carried out by isotropic oxidation.
Patent CA-2452641-A1 (CA)
Title: Arrangement for connecting and disconnecting two pipe sections of a fluid transfer system
Inventor: LAUHLE RENE
IPC: F16L1/00
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: The invention concerns an arrangement for connecting and disconnecting two pipe sections in a fluid transfer system. In said arrangement, each section (2, 3) is configured as a butterfly valve provided with a disc (5, 6) pivotally mounted inside the section about a swivel axis between a position closing the cross-section of the fluid flow and a position opening said flow cross-section, the swivel axes extending perpendicularly to the pipe axis and parallel to each other. The arrangement is characterised in that the swivel axes (21) of the discs (5, 6) are arranged eccentric relative to the axis of the sections (2, 3) so as to reduce the space delimited between the discs (5, 6) in their closing position, when the sections (2, 3) are connected. The invention is useful for transferring liquefied natural gas.
Patent CA-2452737-A1 (CA)
Title: Blowing agent blends
Inventor: BERTELO CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: C08G101/00
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: Foam blowing agent blends containing trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and one or more hydrofluorocarbons are provided, as are foam compositions containing such blends.        The resulting foams exhibit dramatic improvement in fire performance.
Patent CA-2453708-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAIER LAWRENCE CARL
IPC: B64D37/32
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A method of protecting safe side wiring of a protective energy barrier against transferring fault energy into a potentially explosive environment comprises the steps of: enclosing the safe side wiring with at least one layer of shielding completely along the length thereof, the at least one layer of shielding capable of conducting the fault energy; connecting the safe side wiring at one end to circuitry of the protective energy barrier through a first connector having a housing which completely surrounds the safe side wiring prior to entering the protective energy barrier and is capable of conducting the fault energy;  connecting the at least one layer of shielding of the safe side wiring to the housing of the first connector to conduct fault energy therebetween; connecting the safe side wiring at another end to circuitry within the potentially explosive environment through a second connector having a housing which completely surrounds the safe side wiring prior to entering the potentially explosive environment and is capable of conducting the fault energy; connecting the at least one layer of shielding of the safe side wiring to the housing of the second connector to conduct fault energy therebetween; and connecting the housings of the first and second connectors to structures capable of dissipating the fault energy.
Patent CA-2454844-A1 (CA)
Title: A bottom pan for a snowmobile
Inventor: PYYKONEN TAPANI
IPC: B62M27/02
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a snowmobile with a frame that supports an engine. The snowmobile also includes an endless track operatively connected to the engine to propel the frame. At least one ski is disposed on the frame to steer the frame. To enclose the engine, at least one fairing is attached to the frame. At least one ski well is incorporated in the at least one fairing. At least a portion of a front suspension is disposed within the ski well. The at least one ski is disposed on the front suspension. A lifting handle is incorporated into the at least one ski well to permit lifting of the frame's front end by a rider.
Patent CA-2456525-A1 (CA)
Title: Tamper-evident closure
Inventor: PETERSON WALTER W
IPC: B65D41/32
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: A tamper-evident dispensing closure system (20) is provided for a container (22). The system (20) has a body (30) for extending from the container (22) at the container opening (28). The body (30) defines a dispensing orifice (44), a channel (62), and a retention member (74) projecting over a portion of the channel (62). The system (20) includes a lid (40) for being moved between a closed position and an open position. An anchor member (152) is provided for being received in the channel (62) and has an engaging portion (156) for engaging the retention member (74) when the anchor member (152) is received in the channel (62). At least one frangible web (160) initially connects the anchor member (152) with the lid (40) so that the frangible web (160) braces when the lid (40) is initially lifted from the closed position.
Patent CA-2458352-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENDRICKS JOHN S
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: The invention, an electronic book selection and delivery system, distributes text to subscribers. The system includes a subsystem for placing text in a video signal format and a subsystem for receiving and selecting video format text. The system contains an operations center, a video distribution system, a home subsystem, and a billing and collection system. The operation center and/or video distribution points perform the functions of manipulation of text data, security and coding of text, cataloging of books, message center, and uplink functions. The home subsystem connects to a video distribution system, generates menus and stores text, and transacts through communicating mechanisms. A portable book-shaped viewing device is used for viewing the text. The billing system performs the transaction, management, authorization, collection and payments utilizing the telephone system.
Patent CA-2461030-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyoxometallate catalysts and method for the production of carboxylic acids by catalysed partial oxidation of alkanes
Inventor: DAVIS MARK E
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: An active and selective hydrocarbon partial oxidation catalyst comprises an activated partially-reduced polyoxometallate, preferably niobium polyoxomolybdate, that is prepared from a suitable polyoxoanion, which has been exchanged with a suitable cation and activated by heating to an activation effective temperature in the presence of a suitable reducing agent such as pyridinium. C3 and C4 hydrocarbons may be partially oxidized selectively to acrylic acid and maleic acid.