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Patent AU-2009209368-B2 (AU)
Title: Batch-operated reverse osmosis system with manual energization
Inventor: OKLEJAS JR ELI
IPC: B01D61/02
Filed: 2009-01-08
Granted: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A batch reverse osmosis system in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir (202) and a method for operating the same includes a first housing having an inlet valve in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The system also includes a pressure vessel having an elongated liner (230) with a first end and a second end, a membrane (236) disposed within the second end having a membrane inlet, a membrane outlet disposed at the second end and a permeate outlet. The system also includes a recirculation device disposed within the first end of the elongated liner. The recirculation device defines a fluid volume (320) between the recirculation device and the membrane adjacent to the membrane inlet. The system includes a plunger (270) disposed within the housing and an actuator. The housing and the plunger define a chamber (208). The system further includes a hollow pipe (300) coupled to the actuator, whereby the plunger, the hollow pipe and the recirculation device move in response to the actuator (282). The hollow pipe communicates fluid between the chamber and the fluid volume.
Patent AU-2009209572-B2 (AU)
Title: Heterologous protection against Pasteurella multocida provided by P. multocida fur cells and the outer-membrane protein extracts thereof
Inventor: LLAGOSTERA CASAS MONTSERRAT
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2009-01-29
Granted: 2014-07-31
Abstract: The invention relates to
Patent AU-2009222181-B2 (AU)
Title: Barriers for facilitating biological reactions
Inventor: KELSO DAVID M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2009-02-27
Granted: 2014-12-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to systems, devices, and methods for performing biological reactions. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of lipophilic, water immiscible, or hydrophobic barriers in sample separation, purification, modification, and analysis processes.
Patent AU-2009240790-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods for radiolabelling synthetic polymers
Inventor: STEPHENS ROSS WENTWORTH
IPC: A61K49/08
Filed: 2009-04-23
Granted: 2014-07-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a radiolabeled synthetic polymer, the method comprising contacting a synthetic polymer with a carbon encapsulated nanoparticle composite having a radioactive particulate core in an aqueous medium comprising an electrolyte concentration or pH selected to promote short-range attractive forces between the nanoparticles and the synthetic polymer by attenuating long- range electrostatic repulsive forces.
Patent AU-2009247831-B2 (AU)
Title: Image acquisition
Inventor: RUMBLE WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: G01C21/26
Filed: 2009-05-11
Granted: 2013-06-27
Abstract: A computerised method of automatically acquiring a series of images, the method comprising the steps of: i) processing a data file containing a series of identifiers, each identifier corresponding to a geographic location of a property; ii) receiving location data from a geographic position sensing unit; iii) defining a camera search area (830) defined by the location data and a location of a camera relative to the location data; and iv) acquiring an image of a property when a geographic location (810a) of a property corresponding to one of the series of identifiers is within the camera search area (830).
Patent AU-2009260813-B2 (AU)
Title: Ultra-high loading glyphosate concentrate
Inventor: MALEC ANDREW D
IPC: A01N57/20
Filed: 2009-06-17
Granted: 2013-10-10
Abstract: This invention relates to a storage stable, aqueous, herbicidal formulation containing an ultra-high concentration of glyphosate in the isopropylamine, potassium or mixed salt form in combination with a surfactant system, to a method of making the formulation, and to a method of treating unwanted vegetation employing the formulation. The surfactant system employed in the concentrate comprises dialkoxylated alkylamine, water miscible solubilizer and amine oxide. The surfactant system unexpectedly permits the formulation of storage stable, ultra-high loaded aqueous glyphosate salt concentrates possessing high or no cloud points.
Patent AU-2009293562-B2 (AU)
Title: Suture anchor inserter
Inventor: NGUYEN LINH
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 2009-08-18
Granted: 2015-10-22
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suture anchor inserter. The suture anchor inserter includes a handle having a proximal component, a central component coupled to the proximal component, and a distal component coupled to the proximal component and the central component, the central component capable of rotating relative to the proximal component; and a shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the handle. A method of inserting a suture anchor into bone is also disclosed.
Patent AU-2009342271-B2 (AU)
Title: Device for holding folding and injecting an intraocular lens
Inventor: PUTALLAZ SEBASTIEN
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2009-03-18
Granted: 2014-12-11
Abstract: An injector (1) for folding and injecting into the eye of a patient a flexible intraocular lens, the injector comprising an assembly of an injection nozzle (202), a lens compartment that holds an unfolded flexible intraocular lens (400) and is in communication with the injection nozzle, an injector body (3) communicating with the lens compartment and a plunger (2) that is inserted in the free end of the injector body, wherein lens compartment and injector body comprise a mechanism whereby the lens is first folded by forces compressing the lens in a non-axial direction in response to an axial movement of the plunger over a first distance and is subsequently expelled from the injector through the injection nozzle in response to an axial movement of the plunger over a second distance.
Patent AU-2010203446-B2 (AU)
Title: Prevention and/or treatment of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome with interleukin-22
Inventor: HUANG YU LIANG
IPC: C07K14/54
Filed: 2010-01-11
Granted: 2015-12-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to use an agent for the prevention and/or treatment of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) or multiple organ failure (MOF) comprising interleukin-22 (IL-22) as an effective ingredient. The present invention is applicable to prevention of or therapy for diseases from sepsis, septic shock, liver failure, to multiple organ dysfunction syndromes. More particularly, the present invention is useful for an emergency medical service, for treatment of injury caused by a traffic accident, burns, heat attacks, hypercytokinemia or severe infective diseases.
Patent AU-2010206061-B2 (AU)
Title: Highly durable porous PVDF film, method of producing the same and washing method and filtration method using the same
Inventor: SHIKI SATOSHI
IPC: B29C48/30
Filed: 2010-07-30
Granted: 2012-02-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a PVDF porous film, which has high water permeability and high chemical resistance to washing chemicals and the like that has been difficult to realize with conventional polymer porous films, and which can be used over a prolonged period of time; and a method of producing the same and the like. Namely, the present invention provides a porous film in which the degree of crystallization of the PVDF resin is 50% or more but not more than 90%, and the product of the degree of crystallization of the PVDF resin and the specific surface area of the film is 300 (% - m2/g) or more but not more than 2000 (% - m2/g). In addition, the present invention provides a method for producing a porous film comprising: producing a porous film having a PVDF resin as a main component thereof by extruding, from a molding nozzle, a film-forming solution which at least comprises a hydrophobic polymer component having a PVDF resin as a main component thereof, a hydrophilic polymer component and a common solvent for both the hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymer components, and solidifying the film-forming solution in a solution having water as a main component thereof, wherein polyethylene glycol having a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 or more but not more than 150,000 is used as the hydrophilic polymer component.
Patent AU-2010215700-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods and compositions for diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Inventor: SAHIN UGUR
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 2010-02-19
Granted: 2015-11-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of nucleic acid and amino acid sequences that are characteristic of tumor tissues such as ovarian tumor and lung tumor tissues and which represent targets for therapy or diagnosis of tumor diseases in a subject.
Patent AU-2010235978-B2 (AU)
Title: Artificial intervertebral disc having a captured ball and socket joint
Inventor: DUDASIK MICHAEL W
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 2010-10-22
Granted: 2012-08-02
Abstract: An artificial disc having a pair of baseplates (10, 30), for sealing against opposing 5 vertebral bone surfaces, separated by a ball and socket joint that includes a ball (22) attached to baseplate (10). The ball is captured within a curvate socket (37) formed in a peak of a housing (31) attached to the other baseplate (30). The socket is formed by opposing curvate surfaces, one on the convex structure and one on the baseplate. The ball rotates and angulates in the socket. The ball and socket joint therefore 10 permits the baseplates to rotate and angulate relative to one another. Rotation of the ball can be limited. The device can be axially compressive and can include wire mesh (14, 34) on the outer surfaces of the baseplates. C :otemp\SPEC-898221 doc
Patent AU-2010246053-B2 (AU)
Title: Drain cartridge having removable valved system
Inventor: FIMA GIOVANNI
IPC: F16K1/44
Filed: 2010-05-04
Granted: 2016-10-13
Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge for regulating a fluid flow are described that include an upper housing, and an insert that is user-removable from the upper housing. The cartridge can include one or more valves that are biased in a closed position to prevent odors from escaping the cartridge. The cartridge can also include a fluid trap that is at least partially disposed within the cartridge or fluidly coupled thereto. An ultraviolet light can be inserted within the cartridge to disinfect a fluid passageway of the cartridge.
Patent AU-2010246195-B2 (AU)
Title: IR thermometer thermal isolation tip assembly
Inventor: LANE JOHN A
IPC: G01J5/02
Filed: 2010-04-30
Granted: 2013-09-26
Abstract: An IR tip assembly includes a shroud having at least one feature that permits releasable attachment of a disposable cover fitted to a shroud. When the disposable cover is fitted to the shroud, at least one air gap is defined between the shroud and the disposable cover. An IR sensor disposed within the IR tip assembly is mechanically and thermally coupled to a heat sink. The at least one defined air gap creates a thermal isolation between the disposable cover and the disposed IR sensor. There can also be airflow through the at least one air gap. Apparatus and methods to create the airflow are described.
Patent AU-2010249821-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for determining the cardio-generative potential of mammalian cells
Inventor: GORDON-BERESFORD ROLAND
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2010-05-20
Granted: 2015-07-02
Abstract: This document is related to a method for determining the cardio generative potential of mammalian cells which comprises the assessment of a CARdiac generation Potential Index (CARPI) as a function of the quantification of the expression of genes of said cells. It also relates to a method for quantitatively assessing the modification of this cardio-generative potential and the cardiogenic potential of a treatment aiming at cellular differentiation.
Patent AU-2010270827-B2 (AU)
Title: Synthesis of biolubricant esters from unsaturated fatty acid derivatives
Inventor: ELOMARI SALEH A
IPC: C10M105/38
Filed: 2010-06-24
Granted: 2015-03-26
Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to diester-based lubricant compositions comprising one or more isomeric mixtures of diester species. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor material from which mono-unsaturated free lipid species can be provided or otherwise generated, wherein such mono-unsaturated free lipid species are converted to isomeric diol species en route to the synthesis of diester species for use as/in the diester-based lubricant compositions.
Patent AU-2010271245-B2 (AU)
Title: Reloadable prepaid card distribution, reload, and registration in transit
Inventor: DIXON PHILIP B
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2010-07-09
Granted: 2014-09-04
Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and machine-readable media are disclosed providing for the concurrent distribution of reloadable prepaid cards and enablement of the reloadable prepaid cards for use at access control points of a transit system. Embodiments enabling of the reloadable prepaid cards for use at access control points of the transit system can include obtaining user information, payment, and communicating card information to a card issuer for activation of the first reloadable prepaid card. A transit user account for managing transactional information of the user of the transit system is also created, reloadable prepaid card is enabled for use as fare media at access control points of the transit system. Thus, once distributed, the prepaid reloadable cards may be used as fare media in the transit system as payment for transit fare, as well as for purchases at locations outside the transit system.
Patent AU-2010288175-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of removing/preventing redeposition of protein soils
Inventor: SILVERNAIL CARTER
IPC: B09C1/08
Filed: 2010-08-12
Granted: 2015-11-05
Abstract: A method and composition is provided for removing protein soil and preventing redeposition of soils onto a surface. The composition includes between about 1% and about 90% by weight sugar, between about 1% and about 80% by weight alkalinity source and between about 1% and about 10% by weight surfactant component. The sugar may be a saccharide or a non-saccharide based sugar. The composition is substantially free of phosphorus-containing compounds and includes less than about 0.05% by weight alkali earth metal.
Patent AU-2010357546-B2 (AU)
Title: Bidirectional DC converter
Inventor: STOEV ALEXANDER
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2010-10-12
Granted: 2015-08-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a DC converter for a first DC source (1.1) and a second DC source (1.2). An output capacitor (2.9) is connected to the positive contact of the first DC source (1.1) and the positive DC output (3.1) and to the negative contact of the second DC source (1.2) having the negative DC output (3.2). The DC converter comprises a first and a second storage inductor (2.4, 2.5), wherein the first storage inductor (2.4) is arranged between a positive connection of the second DC source (1.2) and a first contact of a first electronic switch (2.72), and wherein the second storage inductor (2.5) is arranged between a negative connection of the first DC source (1.1) and a second contact of the first electronic switch (2.72). A buffer capacitor (2.20) is arranged between the negative connection of the first DC source (1.1) and the positive connection of the second DC source (1.2). A second electronic switch (2.62) is arranged between the first contact of the first electronic switch (2.72) and the positive DC output (3.1), and a third electronic switch (2.82) is arranged between the second contact of the first electronic switch (2.72) and the negative DC output (3.2).
Patent AU-2011200761-B2 (AU)
Title: Valve with venting port
Inventor: HO THANH
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 2011-02-23
Granted: 2014-10-23
Abstract: VALVE WITH VENTING PORT A valve (24) includes a valve housing (30). A bore (32) is in the valve housing (30). An inlet supply port (34) fluidly communicates a pressurized supply fluid to the bore (32). A piston (42) is movably positioned in the bore (32) based on the pressure of the supply fluid. A portion (54) of the piston (42) extends into a frusto-conically shaped portion (52) of the bore (32). A sealing member (44) is associated with the portion of the piston (42) sealingly engaging a surface of the frusto-conically shaped portion (52) of the bore (32) based on the pressure of the supply fluid. An inlet valve (60), movably positioned in the bore (32), is biased to sealingly engage a wall of the bore (32) based on the pressure of the supply fluid. A control pressure supply port (82) fluidly communicates a pressurized control fluid to the bore through the valve housing (30). A control pressure delivery port (86) fluidly communicates with the control pressure port (82), via the bore (32) based on the pressure of the supply fluid. A venting port (90) fluidly communicates with the control pressure delivery port (86), via the bore (32), based on the pressure of the supply fluid. jo tj to All \ Nlqo 0 4(o 00 4vA 4v 0? 0 lb fo no qo
Patent AU-2011224037-B2 (AU)
Title: Riser annulus flow meter and method
Inventor: DIETZ DAVID ALBERT
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2011-09-14
Granted: 2016-10-27
Abstract: A mudline riser annulus flow meter includes a liner configured to be attached to a riser to cover a hole; a cover configured to be attached to the riser to cover the liner such that a cavity is formed by the liner and the cover; a sensor rod configured to be attached to the liner and to extend inside cavity, the sensor rod having a bore; a magnet assembly configured to be fixedly attached to the sensor rod; and a waveguide tube attached to the cover. The bore of the sensor rode is configured to receive the waveguide tube. Figure 3 <71 106, 110 ,112 62- /104 -70 60-- -66
Patent AU-2011281336-B2 (AU)
Title: Treatment of L-DOPA, dopamine agonist and/or dopamine enhancer induced disorders
Inventor: HOWSON PATRICK ALEXANDER
IPC: A61K31/58
Filed: 2011-07-20
Granted: 2015-03-05
Abstract: One or moreagentselected from A/B-
Patent AU-2011312916-B2 (AU)
Title: Lactose production
Inventor: STYLES ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: C13K5/00
Filed: 2011-10-10
Granted: 2015-09-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of crystallising lactose from a lactose-containing liquid comprising the steps of providing a lactose-containing liquid comprising less than 80% by weight total solids, providing an evaporator system that comprises a heat exchanger and an evaporation vessel, the heat exchanger comprising a tube or tubes that define a flowpath having an inlet and an outlet, heating the lactose-containing liquid in the heat exchanger to about 50 to about 90° C such that the lactose-containing liquid passes along the flowpath by forced circulation or thermo-siphoning, concentrating the lactose-containing liquid in the evaporation vessel, to generate crystallised lactose in the lactose-containing liquid in the evaporator system.
Patent AU-2011316494-B2 (AU)
Title: Surgical clamping devices and tools for use therewith
Inventor: WHELAN GEOFFREY PAUL
IPC: A61B17/128
Filed: 2011-10-17
Granted: 2015-03-26
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to surgical clamping devices and applicators for use therewith. Embodiments of the surgical clamping device comprise a body and a pair of clamping members extending from the body. An electronic controller housed within the body is coupled to control movement of at least one of the clamping members to control a pressure exerted by the clamping members on a blood vessel clamped therebetween. At least one blood flow sensor is mounted to at least one of the clamping members to detect blood flow in the blood vessel. The clamping members are locked in place when blood flow has been occluded or constricted to the desired extent.
Patent AU-2011336966-B2 (AU)
Title: Resin-soluble veils for composite article fabrication and methods of manufacturing the same
Inventor: PONSOLLE DOMINIQUE
IPC: B29C48/37
Filed: 2011-11-18
Granted: 2013-11-21
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to resin- soluble thermoplastic veils for use in liquid resin infusion processes, methods of manufacturing resin-soluble thermoplastic veils for use in liquid resin infusion processes, and methods of manufacturing composite articles using resin-soluble thermoplastic veils for use in liquid resin infusion applications. The resin- soluble thermoplastic veils according to embodiments of the invention and of which function as a toughening agent in composites having the veil incorporated therein have improved characteristics including, but not limited to, increased uniformity and decreased thickness relative to prior art veils. These characteristics translate into improvements in the processing of a composite article including, but not limited to, a substantial or complete elimination in premature dissolution of the veil during cure. The resultant composite article also realizes improvements including, but not limited to, distribution evenness of the toughening agent throughout the composite.
Patent AU-2012200437-B2 (AU)
Title: "Gaming machine"
Inventor: EMORI KAZUKI
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2012-01-25
Granted: 2013-05-23
Abstract: C:\NRP-Abl\DCCTM40 1954_l.DOC-III9/2012 A gaming machine with a cabinet, comprising: a video display device for displaying a specific image thereon, the video display device being constructed from a liquid crystal 5 display arranged at the front of the cabinet, the liquid crystal display defining an effect display area and a plurality of symbol display windows within the effect display area; a plurality of symbol-bearing reels arranged behind the video display device, each of the reels being 10 viewable by a player through a corresponding one of the plurality of symbol display windows; and control circuitry for controlling the spinning and stopping of the plurality of reels and for controlling the video display device, wherein during a first time period the control circuitry 15 causes the video display device to display the specific image at least partially on the effect display area but not on at least one of the plurality of symbol display windows such that the reel corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of symbol display windows is viewable by the 20 player, and wherein during a second time period different from the first time period the control circuitry causes the video display device to display the specific image at least partially on the effect display area and on the at least one of the plurality of symbol display windows such that the 25 reel corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of symbol display windows is obscured by the specific image from view. 13 SL 3C 3R 2b 10 -94 13b
Patent AU-2012200651-B2 (AU)
Title: Myogenic cell transfer catheter and method
Inventor: LAW PETER K
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2012-02-03
Granted: 2015-01-29
Abstract: Abstract A method of delivering myogenic cells into a degenerative or weak muscle in a host, comprising the steps of placing a catheter within the host, the catheter comprising a sensor on its tip to detect contact with degenerative or weak muscle tissue; and expelling the myogenic cells through a needle in the tip of the catheter into and/or around the degenerative or weal muscle upon sensing contact with degenerative or weak muscle tissue.