baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-589900-A (NZ)
Title: Adjustable forehead support for a facial mask having markings to indicate its displacement from the mask
Inventor: BERTINETTI MARK
IPC: G01B5/14
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: An adjustable forehead support (812) for a mask assembly is disclosed. The forehead support has a frame connector as part of a mask frame. A forehead cushion (860) is mounted to the frame connector and can move in a generally linearly between a retracted and an extended position with respect to the frame connector. An adjustment knob (840) is mounted to the frame connector, the knob including a threaded shaft that is engaged with an internally threaded tube provided to the forehead cushion support such that turning the adjustment knob causes the forehead cushion support to be moved between the retracted and extended positions. Position markings (885, 886) are provided to the frame connector and / or the adjustment knob to indicate a position of the forehead cushion support.
Patent NZ-591429-A (NZ)
Title: Physical training apparatus with adjustable training vectors providable a pully and elastic rope system
Inventor: WEHRELL MICHAEL A
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Disclosed is physical training apparatus comprising a base forming a training surface; a first plurality of elastic members for providing training vectors to a trainee training on the training surface. The elastic members are attached to the base and having first tracking members for directing the elastic members from a vector origin location near the training surface to an anchor location. The apparatus includes a second plurality of elastic members for providing training vectors to a trainee training on the training surface. The second elastic members are attached to the base and have second tracking members for directing the elastic members from a vector origin location elevated from the training surface to an anchor location. At least one of the first or second tracking members includes a plurality of pulley mechanisms in direct contact with a respective elastic member. The elevation of at least one of the pulley mechanisms is adjustable along a vertical axis to provide one of the training vectors substantially parallel to the base, from the pulley mechanism to the calf of the trainee.
Patent NZ-591627-A (NZ)
Title: Oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy and diminish premenstrual symptomatology
Inventor: BELL ROBERT G
IPC: A61P15/00
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: Use of: (a) 21 dosage forms comprising estrogen and progestin, wherein: the estrogen in each of the dosage forms is present in a daily amount equivalent to 5 µg to 50 µg of ethinyl estradiol, and the progestin in each of the dosage forms is present in a daily amount equivalent to 0.05 mg to 1.5 mg of desogestrel; and (b) 7 dosage forms comprising estrogen, wherein the estrogen in each of the dosage forms is present in a daily amount equivalent to 5µg to 50 µg of ethinyl estradiol; in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of a premenstrual symptom or for use in diminishing an estrogen withdrawal symptom, wherein each of the 21 dosage forms in (a) is administered sequentially and continuously each day for 21 consecutive days followed consecutively by sequential and continuous administration of each of the 7 dosage forms in (b) each day for 7 consecutive days.
Patent NZ-592592-A (NZ)
Title: Ophthalmic devices for delivery of hydrophobic comfort agents
Inventor: PRUITT JOHN DALLAS
IPC: G02B1/04
Filed: 2009-12-03
Abstract: Disclosed herein are soft silicone hydrogel contact lens prepared from a silicone hydrogel lens-forming material including at least one silicone-containing monomer, at least one silicon-containing macromer, at least one silicone-containing prepolymer or a mixture thereof, comprising a polymeric matrix and a hydrophobic comfort agent wherein the polymeric matric of the soft silicone hydrogel contact lens comprises hydrophobic units derived from a silicone-containing monomer or macromer and/or a hydrophobic monomer and hydrophilic units derived from a hydrophilic monomer or macromer, wherein the hydrophobic comfort agent is a phospholipid, monoglyceride, a diglyceride, a triglyceride, a glycolipid, a glyceroglycolipid, a sphingolipid, a sphingo-glycolipid, or any mixture thereof, wherein the hydrophobic comfort agent is not covalently linked to the polymer matrix but distributed therein. Specific examples of hydrophobic comfort agents include: phosphatiylcholine, phosphatidylethaonolamine, phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylinositol and sphingomyelin.
Patent NZ-596005-A (NZ)
Title: Intrauterine device with a frame housing a therapeutically active compound
Inventor: DE GRAAFF WOUTER
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2010-05-03
Abstract: An intrauterine system (1) is disclosed for use in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding; menorraghia; dysmenorrhoea; endometriosis; uterine fibroids; climacteric complaints; osteoporosis; and urogenital atrophy. The system is formed by a frame (16) defining an interior space (20) for receipt of a deposit (22) of a therapeutically effective dose of a biologically active compound. The frame has an open structure allowing access to a substantial part of an outer surface of the deposit, and the deposit has a rate controlling structure (26) that controls a rate of release of the compound within the uterus. One or more retention elements (6) are provided on the frame for retaining the frame within the uterus of a female mammal.
Patent NZ-596287-A (NZ)
Title: Multiplex analysis of stacked transgenic protein
Inventor: FLOOK JOSHUA
IPC: B01D59/44
Filed: 2010-06-03
Abstract: 596287 Discloses a high-throughput method of detecting the presence of two or more proteins of interest with known amino acid sequences in a plant-bases sample, the method comprising: Providing mass spectral data for two or more proteins of interest Providing a complex plant-based sample comprising unseparated proteins Digesting the unseparated proteins into peptides Separating the peptides Ionizing the peptides Obtaining simultaneous mass spectral data for the peptides and Comparing the simultaneous mass spectral data to the mass spectral data provided for the two or more proteins of interest, thereby determining the presence or absence of the two proteins.
Patent NZ-597971-A (NZ)
Title: Barley and uses thereof
Inventor: MORELL MATTHEW KENNEDY
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2010-07-30
Abstract: Patent No. 597971 Disclosed is barley grain comprising (i) a mutation in an endogenous SSIIa gene or an exogenous nucleic acid molecule which down-regulates the expression of a SSIIa gene in a barley plant, wherein the mutation reduces expression of the SSIla gene in a barley plant relative to a wild-type SSIIa gene and/or leads to the expression of a SSIIa polypeptide having reduced starch synthase activity relative to a wildtype SSIIa polypeptide, (ii) a mutation in an amol gene which reduces the activity of the amol gene, (iii) a reduced level or activity of the SSIIa polypeptide relative to wild-type barley grain, and (iv) a starch content of at least 41% (w/w).
Patent NZ-599110-A (NZ)
Title: Genetic polymorphisms in age-related macular degeneration
Inventor: GRAHAM ROBERT
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2010-10-20
Abstract: Patent No. 599110 Disclosed is a method of predicting whether a wet AMD patient has an increased likelihood of benefiting from treatment with a high-affinity anti-VEGF antibody, comprising screening a sample isolated from said patient for a genomic polymorphism in the matrix metalloprotease 25 gene (MMP25) allele corresponding to rs1064875, wherein the patient has an increased likelihood of benefiting from said treatment if the corresponding genotype comprises AA or AG.
Patent NZ-599345-A (NZ)
Title: Immunogens from uropathogenic Escherichia Coli
Inventor: PIZZA MARIAGRAZIA
IPC: A61K38/16
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: 599345 Immunogens from uropathogenic Escherichia Coli Provided is a substantially purified polypeptide of Escherichia coli, with a specified amino acid sequence, and its variants having at least 95% sequence identity. The immunogens can be used as vaccines for immunizing patients.
Patent NZ-600044-A (NZ)
Title: Acid modified natural mineral filler to initialize the beta-nucleation of polypropylene
Inventor: KNERR MICHAEL
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2010-11-09
Abstract: ABSTRACT - 600044 Disclosed is a composition for beta-nucleation of polypropylene, comprising (a) a particulate natural mineral solid support, comprising a compound of an IUPAC Group 2 metal, and (b) on the surface of the particulate mineral solid support (b1) a salt of a dicarboxylic acid, wherein the dicarboxylic acid has from 7 to 10 carbon atoms, and (b2) a dispersing and/or grinding agent; wherein the compound of the IUPAC Group 2 metal is selected from natural ground calcium carbonate, calcium-magnesium carbonate, or any mixture thereof; the natural ground calcium carbonate being selected from marble, limestone, chalk, or any mixture thereof; and the calcium-magnesium carbonate being dolomite. The disclosure also relates to a process for the preparation of the composition according to any one of the claims 1 to 13, comprising the following steps: (i) providing a particulate mineral solid support which comprises a compound of an IUPAC Group 2 metal, wherein the compound of the IUPAC Group 2 metal is selected from natural ground calcium carbonate, calcium-magnesium carbonate, or any mixture thereof; the natural ground calcium carbonate being selected from marble, limestone, chalk, or any mixture thereof; and the calcium-magnesium carbonate being dolomite, (ii) grinding the particulate mineral solid support in the presence of a dispersing and/or grinding agent, and (iii) bringing the particulate mineral solid support into contact with a dicarboxylic acid having from 7 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein step (iii) is carried out during or after step (ii).
Patent NZ-619176-A (NZ)
Title: Centrifuge
Inventor: MACKEL WILFRIED
IPC: B04B15/02
Filed: 2012-07-02
Abstract: A separator centrifuge with combined noise insulation and cooling is disclosed. The centrifuge has a rotatable centrifuge drum (1) with a vertical axis of rotation and a non-rotatable fixed housing with a hood and preferably a solids collector. In the centrifuge, the housing, in particular the fixed hood (5) and/or at least one other part of the housing have at least one first inner wall (10) and a first outer wall (11) which delimit a first cavity (12). The cavity is at least partly filled with damping/insulation agents that are solid at a process or ambient temperature. A coolant that has a fluid form at a process and/or ambient temperature can be introduced into the first cavity filled with solid damping/insulation agents.
Patent NZ-622451-A (NZ)
Title: Microorganisms and methods for producing alkenes
Inventor: OSTERHOUT ROBIN E
IPC: C12N15/74
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: Non-naturally occurring microbial organisms are disclosed containing an alkene pathway having at least one exogenous nucleic acid encoding an alkene pathway enzyme expressed in a sufficient amount to convert an alcohol to an alkene. The disclosure additionally provides methods of using such microbial organisms to produce an alkene, by culturing a non-naturally occurring microbial organism containing an alkene pathway as described herein under conditions and for a sufficient period of time to produce an alkene.
Patent NZ-630380-A (NZ)
Title: Methods of processing sperm for sex sorting
Inventor: GILLIGAN THOMAS BOYD
IPC: C12N5/076
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: A method of processing sperm comprises a) adjusting the concentration of a sperm sample to a predetermined concentration range and adjusting the pH of the sperm sample towards a predetermined pH by extending the sperm sample in an initial extender, centrifuging the extended sperm sample and removing supernatant until the predetermined concentration is reached and b) staining the reconcentrated sperm sample with a single staining buffer having a DNA selective dye and a quenching dye. A method of sorting sperm comprises extending a sperm sample in an initial extender having a first pH; centrifuging the extended sperm sample and removing supernatant to reach a predetermined concentration range; staining the sperm sample with a staining buffer having a DNA selective dye at an elevated pH; staining the concentrated sperm sample with a quenching dye and sorting the stained sperm sample, where the elevated pH introduced with the DNA selective dye is maintained until the time of sorting.
Patent NZ-716668-A (NZ)
Title: Cancer treatment
Inventor: LICAMELE LOUIS
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates generally to the treatment of cancer. One embodiment of the invention provides a method of treating cancer in an individual, the method comprising: administering to the individual an effective amount of trichostatin A (TSA).
Patent NZ-729050-A (NZ)
Title: Patient interface and method for making same
Inventor: GUNEY MEMDUH
IPC: A62B9/00
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A frame assembly for a patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient’s nasal airways only, the frame assembly comprising: a ring member (10353); lower arms extending from lower arm connection points radially positioned on the ring member (10330); a joining member extending posteriorly from the ring member at an upper position on the ring member (10316); and upper arms extending from an upper arm connection point at a distal end of the joining member such that the lower arm connection points are in a position anterior from the upper arm connection point, the upper arms adapted to extend over the cheeks of the patient in use (10320); and wherein a center of rotation or pivot point of the frame assembly is provided at a lower side of the frame assembly (PP).
Patent NZ-734932-A (NZ)
Title: Laminated metal sheet for container
Inventor: YAMANAKA YOICHIRO
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A laminated metal sheet 1 includes a film 3 including a laminated resin layer including at least two layers with polyester as a main component formed on one face or both faces of a metal sheet 2. A polyester resin layer serving as a lower layer 3a in contact with the metal sheet 2 of the laminated resin layer contains 90 mol% or more of terephthalic acid as a polycarboxylic acid component and contains a polyol component containing ethylene glycol and 1,4-butanediol, in which the polyol component contains 30 to 50 mol% of ethylene glycol, 50 to 70 mol% of 1,4-butanediol, and 10 mol% or less of other polyol components. A polyester resin layer serving as an upper layer 3b of the laminated resin layer contains polyester containing terephthalic acid as a polycarboxylic acid component and 1,4-butanediol as a polyol component both of which are 90 mol% or more of the respective components, has a total thickness of 3 to 25 m, and has a ratio (I011/I100) of peak intensity (I011) observed in the range of 2 = 15.5 degrees to 17.0 degrees to peak intensity (I100) observed in the range of 2 = 22.5 degrees to 24.0 degrees in X-ray diffraction in the range of 0.2 to 5.0.
Patent NZ-751411-A (NZ)
Title: Spiral conveyor system
Inventor: NEELY DARROLL
IPC: B65G21/18
Filed: 2016-07-22
Abstract: A spiral conveyor system with a positive drive system includes a rotating drum with at least one rib that is attached to drum. The rib includes a drive face for engaging a conveyor belt. The height of the rib above of the surface of the drum varies along a length of the drive element. The rib may be directly attached to the drum or may be a part of a drive element attached to the drum. The conveyor belt includes at least one belt surface configured to engage the at least one drive face, such as a protruding tab with a flat surface.
Patent NZ-753757-A (NZ)
Title: Water-resistant composition for adsorbing volatile organic compounds
Inventor: SMITH ANDREW WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B01J29/44
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for adsorbing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) derived from organic matter comprising: a) palladium doped zeolite and b) a water-soluble binder which is guar gum, gum arabic, 2-hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and a polyethylene oxide. The invention also provides the use of the composition for adsorbing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as ethylene from perishable organic goods. The invention is thereby useful as part of a packaging material for fruit, vegetables, plants and/or cut flowers.
Patent NZ-753785-A (NZ)
Title: Direct coupling compatible sprinkler
Inventor: BANCROFT PHILIP
IPC: F16L37/05
Filed: 2017-08-08
Abstract: A combination fire suppression sprinkler and coupling is provided in a pre-assembled state for rapid installation into a piping network. Coupling segments are pivotably hinged and an adjustable attachment assembly opposite the hinge secures the segments to one another. In the pre-assembled state the segments are held at a separation angle sufficient to permit insertion of a pipe element into the coupling without disassembling the coupling.
Patent NZ-759982-A (NZ)
Title: Catalytically active substances
Inventor: KRAFT LEWIS J
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2018-12-07
Abstract: A catalytically active substance includes a copper (I) sulfide mineral particle, and an alkyne functionalized molecule bound to a surface of the copper (I) sulfide mineral particle. In an example method, a copper (I) sulfide mineral is reacted with an alkyne functionalized molecule to form a catalytically active substance. The catalytically active substance is reacted with an azide functionalized molecule to couple the catalytically active substance with the azide functionalized molecule.
Patent NZ-762893-A (NZ)
Title: Binding molecules specific for il-21 and uses thereof
Inventor: ETTINGER CATHERINE
IPC: A61K8/64
Filed: 2015-04-07
Abstract: This disclosure provides IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. In certain aspects the anti-IL-21 antibodies and fragments thereof can be hybridoma-derived murine monoclonal antibodies, and humanized versions thereof. In certain aspects the binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof provided herein inhibit, suppress, or antagonize IL-21 activity. In addition, this disclosure provides compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases or disorders, e.g., inflammatory, immune-mediated, or autoimmune diseases or disorders associated with IL-21 -mediated signal transduction. In a particular embodiment, the disclosure provides methods for treating or preventing Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) using IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof.
Patent PT-102047-A (PT)
Inventor: ROMANO RAVAZZOLO
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A tap unit for gas cylinders comprises a body (10) with an internal valve seat (13), between an inlet and an outlet (U) or the gas, and a plug (12) which is designed to interact with the valve seat (13). The tap unit is also provided with, or incorporates, an excess flow valve, and optionally, a filter (22) which is located upstream from the plug (12) from the inlet part to the said body. The excess flow valve comprises a sleeve (18) having a seat 19, and a ball plug (20). The ball plug (20) blocks the passage of gas under conditions of excess flow or when the cylinder is overturned. Plug (12) is biased onto seat (13) by spring (16) and is lifted from the seat by a force (F, figure 1) when for example a pressure regulator, discharge device or filling device is attached.
Patent PT-103653-A (PT)
Title: Sistema modular dual de ferramenta para soldadura por fricção linear
Inventor: SANTOS TELMO JORGE GOMES DOS
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A PRESENTE INVENÇÃO CONSISTE NUM NOVO SISTEMA ESTRUTURAL DE UMA FERRAMENTA PARA OS PROCESSOS TECNOLÓGICOS DE SOLDADURA E PROCESSAMENTO POR FRICÇÃO LINEAR, DE CONCEPÇÃO MODULAR DUAL E DE ELEVADA VERSATILIDADE, QUE PERMITE DIFERENTES COMBINAÇÕES DE PARÂMETROS GEOMÉTRICOS DE SOLDADURA, E QUE É AJUSTÁVEL A DIFERENTES ESPESSURAS DE CHAPAS A SOLDAR. ESTA NOVA CONCEPÇÃO VISA FACILITAR E TORNAR MENOS DISPENDIOSOS ESTES PROCESSOS TECNOLÓGICOS QUANDO É NECESSÁRIO UTILIZAR PARÂMETROS GEOMÉTRICOS COM ELEVADA DIVERSIDADE, COMO SEJAM DIFERENTES GEOMETRIAS E DIMENSÕES DA BASE(2) E DO PINO (3) DA FERRAMENTA. A IDEIA MESTRA É A MODULARIDADE DOS COMPONENTES BASE (2) E PINO (3) E A POSSIBILIDADE DE AFINAÇÃO DO COMPRIMENTO SALIENTE DO PINO. A GEOMETRIA SIMÉTRICA DESTES DOIS COMPONENTES PERMITE-LHES UMA DUPLA FUNCIONALIDADE, DADO QUE EXISTEM DUAS FACES ACTIVAS PARA A SOLDADURA OU PROCESSAMENTO. ASSIM, COM APENAS UM CONJUNTO BASE + PINO OBTÊM-SE QUATRO COMBINAÇÕES DIFERENTES DE PARÂMETROS GEOMÉTRICOS.
Patent PT-104449-A (PT)
Title: Fruta fresca em barra, respectivo processo de produção e dispositivo correspondente
Inventor: COSTA MANUEL CARLOS SEARA CARVALHINHA ALVES
IPC: A23L21/12
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: A INVENÇÃO REFERE-SE A UM PRODUTO NOVO, FRUTA FRESCA EM BARRA, CARACTERIZADO PELA REUNIÃO DE INGREDIENTES NATURAIS E SAUDÁVEIS COMO A FRUTA, O SUMO DE FRUTA E ALGAS, COMPREENDENDO O RESPECTIVO MÉTODO DE FABRICAÇÃO AS ETAPAS DE RECEPÇÃO, AVALIAÇÃO E ARMAZENAGEM DA MATÉRIA-PRIMA (33); DESINFECÇÃO POR IMERSÃO; LAVAGEM; DESCASQUE MECÂNICO (35);, CORTE MECÂNICO (36); BANHO ANTIOXIDANTE (37); PREPARAÇÃO DO GEL; EXTRUSÃO A QUENTE (38); ARREFECIMENTO E CORTE (39); EMBALAMENTO PRIMÁRIO E CODIFICAÇÃO (40). A INVENÇÃO REFERE-SE A UM MÉTODO DE FABRICO E TAMBÉM A UM DISPOSITIVO QUE, GRAÇAS ÀS SUAS CARACTERÍSTICAS PARTICULARES DE ACORDO COM A INVENÇÃO, ESTÁ EM CONDIÇÕES DE REALIZAR O REFERIDO MÉTODO DE FABRICAÇÃO.
Patent PT-115230-A (PT)
Title: Processo artesanal de produção de vinagre de vinho.
Inventor: PEDRO CRUZ
IPC: C12J1/02
Filed: 2018-12-27
Abstract: A PRESENTE INVENÇÃO ENQUADRA-SE NA ÁREA DA PRODUÇÃO DE VINAGRES. É OBJECTO DA PRESENTE INVENÇÃO UM PROCESSO ARTESANAL DE PRODUÇÃO DE VINAGRE DE VINHO QUE COMPREENDE OS SEGUINTES PASSOS: A) DILUIÇÃO DO VINHO SELECIONADO COMO MATÉRIA-PRIMA ENTRE 30 A 70%; B) PREPARAÇÃO DO INÓCULO QUE INCLUI MAIORITARIAMENTE BACTÉRIAS ACÉTICAS DO GÉNERO ACETOBACTER E GLUCONOBACTER; C) INTRODUÇÃO DO VINHO DO PASSO A) E 10% A 30% DO INÓCULO SELECIONADO DO PASSO B), NUM FERMENTADOR COM SUPORTE POROSO NO QUAL SERÃO COLOCADAS VIDES E APARAS, SENDO O VOLUME TOTAL DE 20% A 40% DO VOLUME ÚTIL DO FERMENTADOR; D) INÍCIO DA FERMENTAÇÃO COM RECIRCULAÇÃO DO LÍQUIDO E MANTENDO AS ENTRADAS DE AR DO FERMENTADOR ABERTAS; E) CONTROLO DO CONTEÚDO DE ÁLCOOL PRESENTE ATÉ 1%; F) ADIÇÃO DE VINHO DILUÍDO A 50% QUANDO A QUANTIDADE DE ÁLCOOL SE APROXIMAR DE 1%; G) FINALIZAÇÃO DA FERMENTAÇÃO QUANDO É ATINGIDO O VOLUME TOTAL ÚTIL DO FERMENTADOR E A CONCENTRAÇÃO DE ÁLCOOL É INFERIOR A 1% E ACIDEZ IGUAL OU SUPERIOR A 6%. É AINDA UM OBJECTO DA PRESENTE INVENÇÃO UM VINAGRE PRODUZIDO ATRAVÉS DO PROCESSO NELA DIVULGADO.