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Patent NZ-286242-A (NZ)
Title: Use of veterinary implant as a single dose vaccination system: rupturable polymer film coating around core of active agent and water soluble excipient
Inventor: BARR IAN GEORGE
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 1992-03-19
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/AU92/00124 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 17, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 17, 1993 PCT Filed Mar. 25, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/17165 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 15, 1992The invention provides a pharmaceutical or veterinary implant, which when parenterally administered releases a pulse of at least one biologically active material at a controllable time interval after implantation. The implant comprises the biologically active material; an excipient comprising at least one water soluble material and at least one water insoluble material; and a polymer film coating adapted to rupture at a predetermined period of time after implantation, and wherein the excipients and polymers are biocompatible. The biologically active material is selected from the group consisting of antigens, antibodies, hormones, growth promotants, antibiotics, nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Preferably the excipient comprises a combination of two or more water-soluble and water-insoluble materials.
Patent NZ-288076-A (NZ)
Title: Process for removing bile salts from a patient and alkylated compositions therefor
Inventor: MANDEVILLE W HARRY III
IPC: A01N33/18
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: A method for removing bile salts from a patient that includes administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the reaction product of: (a) one or more highly cross-linked polymers characterized by a repeat unit selected from the group consisting essentially of: (1), (2), (3): (NR-CH2 -CH2)n, (4): (NR-CH2CH2-NR-CH2CH2-NR-CH2CHOH-CH2)n and salts and copolymers thereof, where n is an integer and each r, independently, is H or a C1-C8 alkyl group; and (b) at least one alkylating agent. The reaction product is characterised in that: (i) at least some of the nitrogen atoms in said repeat units are unreacted with said alkylating agent; (ii) less than 10 mol% of the nitrogen atoms in the repeat units that react with the alkylating agent from quaternary ammonium units; and (iii) the reaction product is non-toxic and stable once ingested.
Patent NZ-307549-A (NZ)
Title: Novel vitamin d derivatives with c-25 substituents, process for their preparation, intermediate products and their use in preparing medicaments
Inventor: KIRSCH GERALD
IPC: C07C401/00
Filed: 1996-04-30
Abstract: he application concerns  vitamin D derivatives with C-25 substituents of general formula (I). The aplication also concerns a process for their preparation and their use in preparing medicaments.
Patent NZ-311124-A (NZ)
Title: Inhalation device and method
Inventor: SHEPHERD MICHAEL TREVOR
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: An inhalation device comprises a chamber 1 having an inlet 2 and an outlet 3, an active substance reservoir 6 and a vacuum means 17 for forming a vacuum in the chamber. The device further includes valve means, e.g. hinged flap 10, arranged to release the vacuum, and connection means (push-fit 5) for connecting the chamber to the reservoir.  The active substance is in the form of a dry powder and the reservoir is adapted to dispense a metered dose of the powder.  The dry powder contained in the reservoir is dispersed in the chamber on release of the vacuum.
Patent NZ-332159-A (NZ)
Title: Cultured inner cell mass (CICM) cell lines derived from ungulate embryos and methods for their preparation Heterologous DNA may also be introduced into the cells by nuclear transfer
Inventor: STICE STEVEN L
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 1997-03-24
Abstract: Novel cultured inner cell mass (CICM) cells, and cell lines, derived from ungulates, in particular, pigs and cows, and methods for their preparation are provided. The subject CICMs possess similar morphology and express cell markers identically or substantially similarly to ICMs of undifferentiated developing embryos for prolonged culturing periods. Heterologous DNAs may be introduced into the subject CICM cells and cell lines to produce transgenic cells useful for the production of transgenic embryos, fetuses and/or offspring, e.g., by nuclear transfer procedures.
Patent NZ-334540-A (NZ)
Title: Use of cetrorelix as a LH-RH antagonist for treating prostate hypertrophy and prostate cancer
Inventor: ENGEL JURGEN
IPC: A61P13/08
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation for the therapeutic management of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic cancer comprising the LH-RH antagonist Cetrorelix alone or in combination with alpha -reductase inhibitors or alpha -receptor blocking agents. The preparation reduces the volume of the prostate and avoids the side effects associated with testosterone levels being in a castration range. The preparation is administered with Cetrorelix dosages between 0.5 mg/day and 20 mg/week or about 0.07 mg/kg body weight per day to 0.30 mg/kg body weight per week or at levels of about 20 to 120 mg of Cetrorelix per month or 0.285 mg/kg to 1.71 mg/kg per month for one to six months.
Patent NZ-335930-A (NZ)
Title: Method for constructing upholstory and bedding for controlling dust mites and products therefor
Inventor: ALEXANDER GLENN DAVID
IPC: A47G9/06
Filed: 1999-05-25
Abstract: A method of constructing an upholstery or bedding item 2 or 12 which is substantially free of dust mites throughout the life of the item includes the following steps: (a) provide a polyester filling material 3 or 13 which is impregnated with a compound selected from the group: a water absorbent or adsorbent compound, an antimicrobial compound; an anti-fungal compound; and a combination of these; (b) encase the filling in a mite-proof fabric; and (c) then shape the filling and fabric to the predetermined shape of the item, to complete the manufacture of the filled item.
Patent NZ-336288-A (NZ)
Title: Method of scoring the surface of a monocotyledon leaf to produce a net-like pattern
Inventor: RATA CHRISTALL
IPC: B26D3/08
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: A method of processing at least a portion of a monocotyledon leaf such as a cabbage tree or flax leaf includes feeding the leaf through a shredding means adapted to score the leaf to create a net like pattern over at least a portion of the leaf.
Patent NZ-337219-A (NZ)
Title: Plough anchor comprising a neck portion through which an elongate shank is pivotally connected to the plough body
Inventor: HOAREAU DESIRE DOMINIQUE
IPC: B63B21/42
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: A plough anchor 30 comprises an elongate shank 32 and a plough body 34.  The plough body has therein a neck portion 44 pivotally attached to the remainder of the plough body and through which the elongate shank is connected thereto.  The axis y-y described by the pivotal connection of the neck portion and remainder of the plough body is tilted forward of the vertical such that upon rotation of the shank with respect to the plough body the shank is at its highest when not orientated along an axis o-o described by the plough body, i.e the axis y-y is oriented forwardly of the vertical which results in the first end 36 of the shank 32 being higher than the pivotal attachment between the shank 32 and the neck portion 44 upon rotation thereof away from the axis o-o.  The neck portion of the plough body may be pivotally received on a shoulder plate 88 which is provides below an uppermost portion of a pair of blades 82 forming the plough body.
Patent NZ-337903-A (NZ)
Title: Clothing insert for jeans, trousers, shorts or skirts
Inventor: WESLEY-BROWN TRUDIE
IPC: A41D1/21
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: A clothing extension device (1) that enables a person to wear normal clothing such as jeans, shorts or skirts, when the stomach expands as is experienced during normal pregnancy, is disclosed.  The clothing extension device (1) comprises of a panel (2), which has a top edge (3), side edges (4,5), elastic band (8), buttonholes (9) and buttons (10).  The panel (2) is made of a stretch or knit fabric and is able to stretch a side-to-side direction. The device (1) is inserted into an item of clothing that is either unzipped or unbuttoned.  The buttonhole (9) on one side of the clothing extension device (1) is attached by fitting it over the button on the waist of the chosen item of clothing.  The clothing extension device (1) is then stretched across the waist and the appropriate button (10) setting is chosen to suit the size and shape of the woman.  Darts (11) are provided adjacent each end of the elastic band (8) to allow the panel to be positioned underneath the fly line.
Patent NZ-500014-A (NZ)
Title: Gene directed carboxypeptidase prodrug therapy using in situ antibody generation, A5B7 or 806.077, for use in cancer therapy.
Inventor: BLAKEY DAVID CHARLES
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1998-05-05
Abstract: A gene construct encoding a cell targeting moiety (antibody) and a heterologous prodrug activating enzyme (carboxypeptidase, ie [D253K]HCPB, [G251T,D253K]HCPB or [A248S,G25 1 T,D253K]HCPB.) for use as a medicament in a mammalian host in cancer therapy.  The gene construct is capable of expressing the cell targeting moiety and heterologous prodrug activating enzyme as a conjugate within a cell in the mammalian host.  The conjugate is directed to leave the cell thereafter for selective localisation at a cell surface antigen recognised by the cell targeting moiety.  The antibody is an anti-CEA antibody selected from antibody A5B7 or 806.077 antibody and the antibody-enzyme CPG2 conjugate is a fusion protein in which the enzyme is fused to the C terminus of the antibody through the heavy or light chain thereof whereby dimerisation of the encoded conjugate when expressed can take place through a dimerisation domain on CPG2.
Patent NZ-502445-A (NZ)
Title: Control of acidic gut syndrome
Inventor: ROWE JAMES BABER
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 1998-06-26
Abstract: Use  of  an  active  agent capable  of  preventing  or controlling   acid   and  endotoxin  accumulation   in   the gastrointestinal  tract  of  a  human  or  animal,  for  the preparation   of   a   medicament  for  the   treatment   or prophylaxis  of  acidic  gut  syndrome  resulting  from  the inflammation  of the gut wall of the human  or  animal,  the inflammation resulting from the presence of acid  acting  on the gut wall.
Patent NZ-505615-A (NZ)
Title: Complexity reduction system for biological sample preparation
Inventor: SWANSON PAUL D
IPC: B03C5/02
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: A complexity reduction system for a biological sample preparation comprises a printed circuit board containing vias in which a conductive support material is located to capture probes, a chamber adapted to mate with the circuit board, at least one disposal region for the attraction of undesired materials and at least one electrode.
Patent NZ-505672-A (NZ)
Title: Process for the preparation of silicate foam with closed pores and the product produced by the process
Inventor: HOFFMANN LASZLO
IPC: C04B20/10
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: A process for producing silicate foam with closed pores by   mixing   ground  silicate,  gas-forming  material   and alkaline  solution,  optionally  wetting  the  mixture  with water,  then  homogenising, granulating and  subjecting  the mixture to heat treatment, wherein; to  100 parts by weight of a silicate powder having 2000  to 8000  cm2/g,  1-10  parts by weight of gas-forming  material with particle size of 10 to 100 ìm are added; the  mixture  obtained is homogenised and  0.5-15  parts  by weight  of montmorillonite and/or serpentine and/or  alumina and/or aluminium oxide hydroxide; 0.5-2 parts by weight of alkali hydrogen phosphate or alkali dihydrogen phosphate or a mixture of alkali metal  phosphate and  sodium silicate in form of aqueous solution and  0.01-5 parts  by  weight of rare earth metal oxide or a mixture  of such oxides are added; the  mixture  obtained is homogenised and  granulated,  pre- dried,  coated  with 1-5 parts by weight of  titanium  oxide and/or  titanium  oxide  hydroxide  and/or  aluminium  oxide hydroxide, then subjected to heat treatment at 720-1000°C.
Patent NZ-506310-A (NZ)
Title: A process for producing a monolithic piece of meat injected with a liquid non-yoghurt fermented milk product
Inventor: MATTHEWS BERNARD TREVOR
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: Provision is made for a meat product comprising a monolithic piece of meat, which has been injected with 5-50% by weight of one or more liquid non-yogurt fermented milk products (pH 4.8-5.1) selected from buttermilk, soured cream milk, soured milk, fermented whey and kefir and then processed mechanically to ensure uniform distribution of the milk products. The addition of the fermented milk product reduces the calorie content per unit weight of the meat product and renders the meat tender and juicy after the cooking process.
Patent NZ-507728-A (NZ)
Title: Information from a cDNA library created from keratinocytes, dermal papilla, neonatal foreskin fibroblast or embryonic skin cells is used to treating cancer, angiogenesis, skin inflammation, inflammatory diseases or stimulating keratinocyte growth
Inventor: STRACHAN LORNA
IPC: C12N1/19
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides encoding polypeptides expressed in mammalian skin cells are provided, together with expression vectors and host cells comprising such isolated polynucleotides. Methods for the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides in treating diseases such as cancer, angiogenesis, skin inflammation, inflammatory diseases or stimulating keratinocyte growth are provided for.
Patent NZ-512436-A (NZ)
Title: Apparatus and process for sterilising and tenderising abalone
Inventor: CLARK ARTHUR CANTLIE
IPC: A22C29/00
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A process of sterilizing and cooking abalone in boiling water to produce a tenderized abalone meat product.
Patent NZ-515365-A (NZ)
Title: Method and installation for guiding material in a single essentially predetermined stream
Inventor: VAN DER ZANDEN JOHANNES PETRUS
IPC: B02C13/18
Filed: 2000-05-11
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of the acceleration of  material with the aid of centrifugal force, with the aim of  causing  the accelerated grains or particles to  collide at  such  a  speed  that they break. According  to  a  known technique,  the material can be introduced into the  central chamber  of  a  rotor and accelerated along guide  elements, after  which  the  material  is propelled  outwards  in  all directions.   The   invention   provides   a   method    and installation which makes it possible to propel the  material outwards from the rotor along one or more streams, the  flow regions which the material describes being essentially in  a predetermined,  fixed location. This makes  it  possible  to allow   the  material  to  impinge  essentially  free   from interference  on  one  or  more stationary  impact  elements which are arranged around the rotor. It is also possible  to distribute or to spread the material from the rotor  in  one or more predetermined directions.
Patent NZ-517525-A (NZ)
Title: Method to obtain microparticles
Inventor: SJOBLOM BRITA
IPC: F26B5/06
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: A method for the preparation of homogeneous microparticles containing a pharmaceutically active substance by a spray freezing technique wherein the medium to be atomized into droplets has a high dry content and comprises besides the active substance a polymer and a liquid (in which the polymer may be soluble) in which the active substance and polymer are suspended, dissolved or emulsified. The method comprising the process of freezing the formed droplets and sublimating the frozen liquid to obtain dry, homogenous microparticles.
Patent NZ-528895-A (NZ)
Title: Laryngoscope
Inventor: STOKAN MURRAY
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A sensing means attachable to a blade (41) of a laryngoscope (40) comprising a transducer (10) and an indicator means (11). The transducer comprises at least a layer of a polymeric material (12) that undergoes a change in resistivity in response to incident pressure thereon. The change in resistivity is useable by the indicator means (11) to provide an output at least indicative of the incident pressure. A laryngoscope (40) having a LED-type light source (46) is also described. A laryngoscope having a transducer mounted to or incorporated on the handle is also described.
Patent NZ-529406-A (NZ)
Title: Halogenated prostaglandin derivatives for treating constipation and cleansing the gastrointestinal tract
Inventor: UENO RYUJI
IPC: A61K31/5575
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A cathartic composition that is useful for relieving or preventing constipation, and also for cleansing the gastrointestinal tract is disclosed. The composition comprises a cathartic-inducing effective amount of halogenated bioactive lipid of formula (I).
Patent NZ-530639-A (NZ)
Title: Process for manufacturing a coated metal can body
Inventor: EVANS JOHN RAYMOND
IPC: F26B3/04
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a coated metal can body which comprises the steps of producing a metal can body and applying a liquid coating to it's interior and applying heated air to the coating prior to curing. Curing of the can body is by subjecting it to a heating process in a curing oven whereby to form a continuous and unbroken interior coating on the can body.
Patent NZ-531878-A (NZ)
Title: Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of 20(S)-camptothecins
Inventor: POTHUKUCHI SAIRAM
IPC: A61K31/4741
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of the formula (I), its tautomeric forms, its stereoisomer or polymorphs thereof and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Further disclosed is the use of a compound of formula (I) in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of melanoma, prostate cancer, leukaemia, lymphoma, non-small cell lung cancers, cancer of the central nervous system, breast, colon ovarian or renal cancer.
Patent NZ-535910-A (NZ)
Title: Preparation of amorphous HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and hydrates thereof by dissolving a heterogeneous mixture of the enzyme in a hydroxylic solvent and freeze drying
Inventor: POORNAPRAJNA ACHARYA
IPC: C07C51/43
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A process for the preparation of amorphous HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and its hydrates thereof of desired particle size of from 1 to 150 microns is described The process comprises: (a) dissolving the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor in a hydroxylic solvent; (b) removing the solvent by freeze-drying.
Patent NZ-540074-A (NZ)
Title: Plant growing apparatus with modules rotatable and conveyor to convey modules between positions, and watering means
Inventor: MARCHILDON TED
IPC: A01G31/04
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A plant-growing apparatus (10) has a plurality of rotatable plant-growing modules (32) which can be moved between two positions, separated vertically or horizontally. Each module (32) comprises a cylindrical structure for holding plant-growing containers (not shown) in which the plants grow radially inwardly of the cylindrical structure toward a light source (shown along an axis of the cylindrical structure). The apparatus (10) has module support means for supporting each module and rotating it in a substantially horizontal position. The apparatus has module moving means, for example sprocket driven chains (25), for conveying the modules between the two positions.
Patent NZ-541815-A (NZ)
Title: Farnesyl dibenzodiazepinones, processes for their production and their use as pharmaceuticals
Inventor: BACHMANN BRIAN O
IPC: C12N9/90
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a farnesylated dibenzodiazepinone of formula (I), its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and derivatives, and methods for obtaining such compounds by cultivation of a novel strain of Micromonospora sp., 046-ECO11. The present invention further relates to the use of the compound of formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and derivatives as pharmaceuticals, particularly as inhibitors of cancer cell growth and bacterial cell growth.
Patent NZ-543008-A (NZ)
Title: User interface for controlling plumbing equipment comprising rotary control and magnetic switches
Inventor: MUELLER CARL F
IPC: G05B19/10
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: An apparatus is provided to control a plumbing fixture, such as a whirlpool, that has electrically operated components. The apparatus has a dial that is moveable by the user into a plurality of positions to select a function of the plumbing fixture to be controlled. A unique sensor arrangement detects motion and the direction of the motion and provides a signal to a controller that changes the value of a pointer that designates which function is presently selected. The user then presses a keypad to indicate whether the selected function is to be activated or deactivated and to control the intensity of the selected function. The signals from the keypad also are applied to the controller.
Patent NZ-545740-A (NZ)
Title: Broadband communications using optical carriers
Inventor: HENNING IAN DOUGLAS
IPC: H04B10/54
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A telecommunications network comprises a communications station; electrical transmission lines connecting the communications station to user terminations; data transmission means; and optical carriers connecting the data transmission means to at least one interface, located between the communications station and user terminations, for converting optical signals from an optical carrier into electrical signals for transmission over one at least of the electrical transmission lines. In respect of downstream transport at least, and for each of a plurality of user terminations requiring data service: (a) a dedicated one of the optical carriers is provided; (b) the data transmission means comprises modulation means for converting input data signals into output signals suitable for transmission over the electrical transmission lines, followed by means for modulating the output signals onto an optical signal; (c) the interface has optoelectrical conversion means arranged to recover the output signals and feed them to the electrical transmission line serving the relevant user termination. At least in respect of upstream transmission: (d) the communication station has associated therewith a light source for generating a plurality of optical seed signals at different respective wavelength; and, (e) there is provided, for each of the user terminations, an electrooptical device capable of predominantly generating light at a selected one of a plurality of predetermined wavelengths. Each of the electrooptical devices are arranged to receive a respective seed signal such that the wavelength of the light generated by a given electrooptical device is determined by the received seed signal
Patent NZ-546321-A (NZ)
Title: System with an interactive, graphical interface for delivery of planning information and consulting materials, research and compliance information relating to tax or other forms
Inventor: LARSEN BRUCE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: An interactive, graphical depiction of a form allowing for a selection of a desired location on the form is presented through a computer network. The form can be a tax, banking, insurance or other form. A request is received through the network for information relating to a location on the form selected by a user. The selection is made through interaction with the graphical depiction of the form. Information is delivered to the user through the network in response to the request. The delivered information is delivered to the user through the network and includes one or more of the following relating to the selected form: location: planning information, consulting materials, research and compliance information. An interactive depiction of a map or series of maps allowing for a selection of a desired jurisdiction is also presented through the network. The user may interact with the map to obtain jurisdiction-specific information on a topic that relates to the subject matter of the graphical, interactive form. The jurisdiction-specific information also may be delivered to the user through the network.