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Patent NZ-217820-A (NZ)
Title: Electrofusion coupler
Inventor: BARFIELD M R
IPC: B29C65/02
Filed: 1986-10-07
Abstract: An electrofusion coupler sleeve for use in connecting together two plastics pipes by fitting the ends into opposite ends of the sleeve and passing an electric current through a resistance heater (17) embedded in the sleeve adjacent its inner surface (10) to fuse together the pipes and the sleeve, incor­porates visual indicating means (24, 30) for indicating if the electrical energy supplied has been adequate for proper fusing. The indicating means takes the form of a blind bore (24) extending into the sleeve from the exterior towards the interior. When, in use, the heater (17) is energised, if the electrical energy supplied has been adequate for proper fusing, the softened flowable plastics material is forced, by the pressure produced by heating and fusing, to rise within the blind bore (24) and project from the outer surface of the sleeve. The sleeve may comprise an inner plastics layer (10) of a colour contrasting with that of the outer layer (14), so that, if fusing has been adequate, the contrasting material of the inner layer (10) projects, from the blind bore (24), above the material of the outer layer (14).
Patent NZ-227967-A (NZ)
Title: Transdermal delivery device and preparation thereof
Inventor: MIRANDA JESUS
IPC: A61F/
Filed: 1989-02-13
Abstract: A method for making transdermal drug delivery devices is provided which includes: laminating an adsorbent source layer to a pressure-sensitive, pharmaceutically acceptable contact adhesive; depositing a drug in liquid form on one face of the source layer; laminating an anchor adhesive layer to the opposing face of the source layer; and applying a drug-impermeable backing layer to the anchor adhesive, which backing layer then defines the upper surface of the device. The invention also encompasses transdermal drug delivery devices having a source layer in contact with and contained between anchor and contact adhesive layers, with a backing layer adjacent the anchor adhesive defining the upper surface of the device.
Patent NZ-233183-A (NZ)
Title: Continuous thermoformer with retractable roll conveyor
Inventor: WATTERS ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B29C51/20
Filed: 1990-04-03
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/AU90/00125 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 15, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 15, 1991 PCT Filed Apr. 3, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO90/11881 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 18, 1990.A method for the operation of a thermoforming machine in which successive sections of a thermoforming web are formed includes the steps of continuously feeding a thermoformable web of plastics material into the entry of the thermoforming machine from an exit support roll of a substantially horizontal run portion of a conveyor, the exit support roll being movable forwardly in the direction of movement of the web and rearwardly in the opposite direction so as to respectively extend and retract the length of the horizontal run portion of the conveyor with the web flow speed at which the web is deposited initially on the conveyor and with the movement of vertically opposed male and female forming tools which are part of the thermoforming machine and which are able to advance and retract horizontally respectively in and against the web movement direction and to move vertically perpendicular to their horizontal movement.
Patent NZ-251851-A (NZ)
Title: Method of wet shredding of construction and demolition debris for daily landfill cover, and other uses
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT PAUL
IPC: B09B5/00
Filed: 1993-04-16
Abstract: A method of recycling construction and demolition debris produces a product useful in earth engineering applications, including landfills, soil stabilization and roadbeds. The method involves wet shredding construction and demolition debris into a moist shredded product and applying the product as daily cover for a landfill, or in a roadbed, or as a soil stabilizer or nutrient. A landfill design using the recycled product is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-258563-A (NZ)
Title: Copolymer comprising unsaturated acid monomer and a mono methallyl ether of glycerol havng a free hydroxy group and a c12-24 etherified or esterified hydroxy group; treatment of leather
Inventor: BREHM HELMUT
IPC: C08F216/20
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP93/03350 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 12, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 12, 1995 PCT Filed Nov. 30, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/13716 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 23, 1994The present invention relates to copolymers built up of a) 20-60%-wt. ethylenically unsaturated acid-groups-comprising monomers, b) 40-80%-wt. ethylenically unsaturated glycerol derivatives in which one hydroxyl group of the glycerol is unsubstituted, one hydroxyl group is etherified with (meth)-allyl alcohol and the third hydroxyl group is etherified with a C12-C24-alcohol or C12-C24-alkyl phenol or esterified with a C12-C40-monocarboxylic acid and c) 0-30%-wt. other ethylenically unsaturated monomers copolymerizable with the monomers a) and b), whereby the sum of the monomers a+b+c=100. The present invention further relates to the use of said copolymers for the softening of leather. The copolymers according to the present invention result in an improved exhaustion during the leather treatment.
Patent NZ-270171-A (NZ)
Title: 2-phenyl-3-benzoylbenzothiophene (raloxifene) derivatives for inhibiting hirsutism or alopecia in a woman
Inventor: CULLINAN GEORGE JOSEPH
IPC: A61K31/38
Filed: 1994-12-19
Abstract: A method of inhibiting hirsutism or alopecia in women comprising administering to a female human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula <CHEM>     wherein R<1> and R<3> are independently hydrogen, -CH3, <CHEM>  wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R<2> is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.
Patent NZ-323582-A (NZ)
Title: Improved microbial production of indigo
Inventor: WEYLER WALTER
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 1996-11-19
Abstract: This invention details an improved process for the biosynthetic production of indigo, the improvement comprising removing unwanted by-products such as isatin or indirubin from the broth in which indigo is produced.  The process comprises introducing into the host bacteriums chromosome, a DNA fragment encoding isatin-removing enzyme activity and cultivating the micro-organism under conditions facilitating the accumulation of indoxyl.
Patent NZ-331953-A (NZ)
Title: Benzopyran derivatives having leukotriene-antagonistic action
Inventor: CARGANICO GERMANO
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 1997-03-20
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP97/01418 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 15, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 15, 1998 PCT Filed Mar. 20, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/34885 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 25, 1997The present invention relates to novel 4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran compounds containing benzyloxymethyl, 3-phenylpropyl, or other araliphatic substituents in their 8-position. These compounds show a leukotriene-antagonistic activity. The compounds are characterized by good oral adsorption. The compounds of the present invention may be used as anti-inflammatory and antiallergic medicaments, and in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Patent NZ-333750-A (NZ)
Title: Monophasic contraceptive method and kit comprising a combination of a progestin and estrogen
Inventor: GAST MICHAEL JAY
IPC: A61K31/565
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: The method of contraception comprises administering to a childbearing aged female: a) a combination of progestin selected from a daily dosage of 40-500 mg of trimegestone and 250 mg to 4 mg of dienogest with an estrogen at a daily dosage equivalent in estrogenic activity to 10-20 mg ethynyl-estradiol for 23-25 days beginning on day 1 of the menstrual cycle and b) either having a 3-5 pill free interval or administrating a non-contraceptive placebo for 3-5 days; wherein the total cycle length is 28 days and the same dosage of the progestin and estrogen combination is administered in each of the 23-25 days. A contraceptive kit thereof is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-337704-A (NZ)
Title: Process for forming ceramic coating on valve metal
Inventor: HITERER MISHA
IPC: C25D11/26
Filed: 1997-03-11
Abstract: he invention provides a process for forming a ceramic coating on a valve metal selected from the group consisting of aluminium, zirconium, titanium, hafnium and alloys of these metals. The process includes immersing the metal as an electrode in an electrolytic bath comprising an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide, providing an opposite electrode immersed in or containing the electrolyte liquid, passing a modified shaped-wave alternate electric current from a high voltage source of at least 700 V through a surface of the metal to be coated and the opposite electrode, wherein the modified shaped-wave electric current rises from zero to its maximum height and falls to below 40 % of its maximum height within less than a quarter of a full alternating cycle, thereby causing dielectric breakdown, heating, melting, and thermal compacting of a hydroxide film formed on the surface of the metal to form and weld a ceramic coating to the metal, and changing the composition of the electrolyte while the ceramic coating is being formed, the change being effected by adding an oxyacid salt of an alkali metal. The invention also provides apparatus for carrying out this method.
Patent NZ-512300-A (NZ)
Title: Improved attachment device
Inventor: GATES GRAEME DONALD
IPC: B60D1/167
Filed: 2001-06-11
Abstract: An attachment device for the releasable attachment of implements, equipment and the like to a vehicle, especially an ATV. The adjustment device includes a pair of mount arms (22, 23) which have a mounting plate (26) at one end. The mounting plate (26) is mountable to an end plate (12) so that the spacing between the mount arms (22, 23) can be adjusted to suit the part of the vehicle e.g. a carrier to which the attachment device is to be mounted. Each mount arm (22, 23) has a plurality of openings (25) with selected ones of which can be fastened a saddle fastening of the distal end of the mount arm to the vehicle.
Patent NZ-512356-A (NZ)
Title: Low resistivity materials with improved wear performance for electrical current transfer and methods for preparing same
Inventor: GRADY NORMAN J
IPC: H01R43/12
Filed: 1999-12-16
Abstract: A copper graphite composite material suitable for use in applications such as brushes, switches and contact materials for rail systems and other industrial devices. The composite comprises a copper network matrix having a plurality of pores containing graphite. The composite may have an IACS value of at least 40 % which may even be higher than 70 % and a density value of at least 6.0 g/cm<3>. The method for preparation of the composite comprises mixing graphite and copper powder under non-oxidising conditions, compacting the mixture and sintering under non-oxidising conditions.
Patent NZ-515616-A (NZ)
Title: Selective iGluR5 receptor antagonists for the treatment of migraine
Inventor: BLEAKMAN DAVID
IPC: A61P27/02
Filed: 2000-06-27
Abstract: Described is the use of a selective iGluR5 receptor antagonist for the manufacture of a medicament for treating migraine wherein the selective iGluR5 is 3S, 4aR, 6S, 8aR-6-(((4-carboxy)phenyl)methyl)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-decahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid. More generally is described the use of a iGluR5 receptor antagonist compound of Formula I, wherein R1 and R2 are independently H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkylaryl, alkyl-cycloalkyl, alkyl-N,N-dialkylamine, alkyl-pyrrolidine, alkyl-piperidine, or alkyl-morpholine.
Patent NZ-516784-A (NZ)
Title: Vapor compression system and method for controlling conditions in ambient surroundings
Inventor: WIGHTMAN DAVID A
IPC: F25B41/04
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: A vapour compression system (10) including an evaporator (16), a compressor (12), and a condenser (14) interconnected in a closed-loop system. In one embodiment, a multifunctional valve (18) is configured to receive a liquefied heat transfer fluid from the condenser and a hot vapour from the compressor. A saturated vapour line (28) connects the outlet of the evaporator and is sized so as to substantially convert the heat transfer fluid exiting the multifunctional valve into a saturated vapour prior to delivery to the evaporator. The multifunctional valve regulates the flow of heat transfer fluid by monitoring the temperature of the heat transfer fluid returning to the compressor through a suction line (30) coupling the evaporator outlet to the compressor inlet. In one preferred embodiment, a bifurcated liquid line connects the condenser outlet to the first inlet of an multifunctional valve and the inlet of a metering unit.
Patent NZ-524287-A (NZ)
Title: Vaccine
Inventor: HERMAND PHILIPPE
IPC: C07K/
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: An immunogenic composition comprises at least two S. pneumoniae proteins wherein one is selected from the polyhistidine triad family (PhtX) and the other is selected from Choline binding protein family (CbpX), CbpX truncates, LytX family, LytX truncates CbpX truncate-LytX truncate chimeric proteins, pneumolysin (Ply) and Sp128, or one is selected Cpb X family, CbpX truncates, CbpX truncate-LytX truncate chimeric proteins and the other is selected from PhtX family, LytC, Ply and Sp128. The composition can be used in the manufacture for the prevention of pneumonia or otitis media.
Patent NZ-524644-A (NZ)
Title: Organic material treatment apparatus, system and method
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT JOHN
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a container, a system and an apparatus for the treatment of organic matter involving the use of worms to decompose organic material and produce castings. The container includes an inner housing, housing having walls with apertures, an in-feeding means, a collection means and a discharge means. The system is a plurality of such containers having a common organic matter delivery means and a common discharge means. The apparatus comprises a pair of wheel assemblies which can be mounted to opposing ends of a container, a framework for supporting the wheel assemblies and a drive means to rotate the container.
Patent NZ-528627-A (NZ)
Title: A valve for use with a syringe and which prevents backflow
Inventor: KIEHNE BRUCE LEIGH
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A one-way valve assembly can be fitted to the end of a syringe to allow fluid to flow from the syringe and into a body cavity but to prevent backflow. The valve assembly is opened by insertion of the luer tip of the syringe into the assembly inlet. The valve has an internal elastic member that forms a variable volume internal chamber. This chamber expands upon insertion of the luer tip into the inlet and shrinks when the luer tip is removed from the assembly. The shrinking action creates a positive pressure in the valve assembly to prevent backflow.
Patent NZ-529244-A (NZ)
Title: Inhibitors or macrophage migration inhibitory factor and methods for identifying the same
Inventor: GAETA FEDERICO C A
IPC: A61P5/46
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: Inhibitors of MIF are provided which have utility in the treatment of a variety of disorders, including the treatment of pathological conditions associated with MIF activity. The inhibitors of MIF have the following structures: (Ia) (Ib) including stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y and Z are as defined herein. Compositions containing an inhibitor of MIF in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also provided, as well as methods for use of the same.
Patent NZ-531858-A (NZ)
Title: Method for sending postal packets
Inventor: MAYER BORIS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: The first step in a method for sending postal parcels is recording a delivery address for the delivery of the postal parcels. The delivery address is changed according to a routine predefined by the recipient. The routine is stored in a table that contains the allocation of several delivery times and delivery addresses. The delivery addresses in the table comprises at least one electronic compartment system or a compartment of an electronic parcel compartment system. The delivery address is changed as a function of empty compartments of at least one parcel compartment system for the eventuality that, according to the routine predefined by the recipient, an electronic parcel compartment system is allocated to a delivery address for a delivery time period. The postal parcels are delivered to the changed delivery address.
Patent NZ-539294-A (NZ)
Title: Preparation method of crystallized sugar from a sugar aqueous solution containing monovalent and multivalent anions and cations
Inventor: THEOLEYRE MARC-ANDRE
IPC: C13B20/14
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A preparation method of crystallized sugar from an aqueous solution containing one or several sugars, multivalent cations, monovalent metal cations, monovalent anions and multivalent inorganic anions and/or organic acid anions comprising the following steps: (a) replacement of at least a part of the multivalent cations and/or the multivalent inorganic anionsand organic acid anions by monovalent metal cations and/or monovalent anions, respectively, in order to obtain an aqueous solution depleted in multivalent cations and/or multivalent inorganic anions and organic acid anions, and containing the monovalent metal cations and monovalent anions; (b) nanofiltration of the solution resulting from step (a) in order to obtain as a retentate, a sugar aqueous juice enriched in sugars, in multivalent cations and in multivalent inorganic anions and/or in organic acid anions, and as a permeate, an aqueous effluent enriched in monovalent metal cations; and (c) crystallization of least part of the retentate resulting from step (b), in order to obtain crystallized sugar and a mother liquor enriched in monovalent anions and monovalent metal cations. Also described is a use of the above method for the purification of a whey, of a permeate resulting from the ultrafiltration of a whey or a juice of sugar beetroot, sugarcane, chicory or Jerusalem Artichokes. The whey, permeate or juice comprises Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions Cl- anions, Na+ or K+ cations and anions selected mainly in the group consisting of phosphate and sulfate anions, anions from organic acids and their mixtures.
Patent NZ-539645-A (NZ)
Title: Low cost enzyme that exhibits high activity in digesting a protein highly resistant to denaturation and degradation (particularly a pathogenic prion protein) in comparison with known proteases
Inventor: MIWA TAKEHIRO
IPC: C12N9/56
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: An agent for digesting a protein highly resistant to denaturation and degradation, comprising as an active ingredient an enzyme selected from the group consisting of (X) an enzyme comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2; (Y) a modified enzyme exhibiting an activity of digesting a protein highly resistant to denaturation and degradation, and comprising an amino acid sequence in which 1 to 30 amino acids are deleted, substituted, or added in the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2; and (Z) a homologous enzyme exhibiting an activity of digesting a protein highly resistant to denaturation and degradation, and comprising an amino acid sequence having an 90% or more homology with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the protein highly resistant to denaturation and degradation is a protein which is not completely digested when treated with 1 ìg/mL of proteinase K at 37°C for 1 hour.
Patent NZ-543339-A (NZ)
Title: Process and apparatus for making heat-sealed articles
Inventor: O'DOWD ROBERT
IPC: B29C48/18
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: Heat-sealed articles formed from polymer film portions heated-sealed together in selected areas forming a heat seal pattern, by passing the film portions together in a partial wrap about a heated sealing roller having a cylindrical outer surface that supports the film portions in a smooth cylindrical configuration about the roll. The cylindrical outer surface of the roller comprises a first surface portion defining a configuration corresponding to the heat seal pattern and formed of a first material having a first thermal conductivity, and a second surface portion formed of a second material having a second thermal conductivity lower than the first thermal conductivity such that only areas of the film portions in contact with the first surface portion are heat sealed together, the first and second surface portions being substantially flush with each other at the outer surface.
Patent NZ-545789-A (NZ)
Title: Substituted diazabicycloalkane derivatives as ligands at alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
Inventor: BASHA ANWER
IPC: A61K31/435
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: Disclosed are diazabicycloalkane derivatives of formula (I), wherein the substituents are defined as per the specification. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by alpha-7 nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and the use such compounds and compositions for the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of such disorders.
Patent NZ-546460-A (NZ)
Title: Hormone receptor genes and migraine susceptibility
Inventor: LEA ROD A
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: Provided is a method of determining whether an individual suspected of being susceptible to migraine has one or more genetic polymorphisms linked to or associated with migraine, said method including the step of determining the presence or absence of said one or more genetic polymorphisms in at least one nucleic acid isolated from said individual that comprises a nucleotide sequence selected from the group consisting of either a nucleotide sequence of at least a fragment of exon 8 of a human estrogen receptor (ESR1) gene, said at least a fragment encoding codon 594 of an estrogen receptor protein, or a nucleotide sequence of at least a fragment of intron 7 of a progesterone receptor gene (PgR), said at least a fragment comprising a potential Alu insertion site. Further provided is use of primers and probes for the manufacture of a kit for detecting a predisposition to migraine.
Patent NZ-552118-A (NZ)
Title: Improvement of barrier integrity in HIV patients with fatty acids
Inventor: KOETSIER MARLEEN ANTOINETTE
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: Provided is the use of polyunsaturated fatty acids for the manufacture of a composition for the treatment of a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), said composition comprising: a) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA), wherein the content of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid with 20 and 22 carbon atoms does not exceed 85 wt.% of the total fat content; and b) galacto-oligosaccharide and a fructan selected from the group consisting of fructooligosaccharides, inulin and mixtures thereof.
Patent NZ-555736-A (NZ)
Title: Flexible packaging with line of weakening in top portion
Inventor: ADAMS MICHAEL KENNETH JOHN
IPC: B65D75/00
Filed: 2005-12-12
Abstract: An "easy-to-open" package includes a flexible top wall 3 joined at its peripheral edges 6 to the edges of flexible side walls 5 to form an enclosure. The peripheral edges 6 of the top wall are sealed to the peripheral edges of the side walls to form an upstanding peripheral rim 6. The top wall is formed as a gusset that folds inwards of the enclosure with the gusset panels extending inwards from the rim toward each other. A line of weakness 7 is formed in the top wall so that the top wall can be opened along the line of weakness and the gusset panels folded inwards toward the side walls to form an opening.