baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2001247335-B2 (AU)
Title: Automated respirator fit testing method and system
Inventor: MARTINSON PAUL A
IPC: A62B27/00
Filed: 2001-03-09
Granted: 2007-09-13
Abstract: A system and method for the remote administration of respirator fit tests are disclosed, along with a system and method for administering qualitative respirator fit tests to two or more test subjects simultaneously. Remote administration of respirator fit tests involves the testing of test subjects located at one facility by a test administrator located at a different facility. The two facilities may be located, for example, in the same city, in different countries, etc. As a result, a single test administrator may, for example, be able to administrate fit tests with test subjects located in a variety of facilities in one day without traveling. Qualitative respirator fit testing systems and methods of the invention include multiple test stations and an aerosol generator system in fluid communication with each of the test stations. The aerosol generator system may be capable of delivering aerosol to the test stations in repeatable, selected amounts and may also be capable of delivering the aerosols to some or all of the stations simultaneously.
Patent AU-2001274868-B2 (AU)
Title: Thermal jacket for a vessel
Inventor: LOMBARD PATRICK J
IPC: B22D17/32
Filed: 2001-05-21
Granted: 2006-03-16
Abstract: An apparatus for and method of controlling the cooling rate of a metallic melt in the production of a semi-solid slurry billet for use in a casting process. The apparatus comprises a thermal jacket including symmetrical halves, with each half having a rounded heat transfer surface extending between a pair of longitudinal edges. An actuator mechanism engages the heat transfer surfaces into intimate contact with a vessel containing the metallic melt to effectuate conductive heat transfer between the vessel and the thermal jacket, with the pairs of longitudinal edges of each halve being disposed in a generally opposite, spaced relationship. The thermal jacket includes a plurality of passageways adapted to carry cooling air for extracting heat from the metallic melt, and a plurality of electric heating elements for adding heat to the metallic melt. The cooling rate of the metallic melt is controlled within a range of about 0.1 degrees Celsius per second to about 10 degrees Celsius per second by regulating the flow of cooling air through the passageways and by regulating activation of the heating elements. The thermal jacket includes fluid manifolds disposed at opposite ends of the thermal jacket to distribute and direct the flow of cooling air, and a plurality of exhaust ports extending between each of the passageways to an exterior surface of the thermal jacket to discharge heat laden cooling air in a lateral direction.
Patent AU-2001284753-B2 (AU)
Title: Detection of COX-2 activity and anandamide metabolites
Inventor: MARNETT LAWRENCE J
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2001-08-07
Granted: 2006-10-26
Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and kits for discriminating between COX-1 and COX-2 activity. In particular, the prevent invention provides for the detection and/or measurement of COX-2 activity in subjects, samples thereof, and in laboratory tests. The present invention discloses that 2-arachidonylglycerol is a COX-2 selective substrate which is metabolized by COX-2 to prostaglandin glycerol esters (PG-Gs) and that the diversity of PG-Gs parallels that of arachidonic acid derived metabolites of COX. The present invention also provides certain novel COX-2 selective metabolites including prostaglandin I2-glycerol ester (PGI2-G) and 6-keto-prostaglandin F1alpha-glycerol ester. Methods and kits are described for detecting COX-2 activity comprising detecting PG-Gs (including the novel PG-Gs disclosed herein). Uses for these methods and kits include the detection and monitoring of inflammation and tumors or cancer. Additional uses include the monitoring of test agents in assays to screen for COX-2 specific inhibitors and other laboratory uses.
Patent AU-2002231607-B2 (AU)
Title: Reduction of malodour from laundry
Inventor: MUNK SIGNE
IPC: C11D11/00
Filed: 2002-02-12
Granted: 2008-02-28
Abstract: We have found that an enzyme having lysostaphin activity is capable of reducing malodor from laundry. Accordingly, there is provided a method comprising contacting laundry with an enzyme having lysostaphin activity; and a composition comprising a surfactant and an enzyme having lysostaphin activity.
Patent AU-2002240560-B2 (AU)
Title: Woven orthopedic implants
Inventor: EISERMANN LUKAS
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2002-02-27
Granted: 2007-01-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to orthopedic implants made from a mesh material. The mesh material can be treated in order to promote bone growth, to provide antibiotics, or to provide other beneficial treatment. Specific applications for the implants include, for example, a prosthetic ligament, a tension band, an interbody device, or a fixation device that extends across one or more joints or fractures.
Patent AU-2002360682-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for preparing water-soluble phosphonooxymethyl derivatives of alcohol and phenol
Inventor: DELAHANTY GREG
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Granted: 2008-06-26
Abstract: The application discloses a process for preparing watersoluble phosphonooxymethyl derivatives comprising the steps of      
wherein R-OH represents an alcohol- or phenol-containing drug, n represents an integer of 1 or 2, R 1  is hydrogen, an alkali metal ion, or a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, and R 2  is hydrogen, an alkali metal ion, or a pharmaceutically acceptable cation; 
wherein the second step comprises reacting the R-O-CH 2 Cl with an excess of phosphoric acid and a base in a suitable solvent.
Patent AU-2003201918-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for producing molten iron
Inventor: TANAKA HIDETOSHI
IPC: C21B13/14
Filed: 2003-01-16
Granted: 2007-10-04
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for making molten iron, comprising the steps of: 
feeding a raw material mixture containing an iron oxide material and a carbonaceous reductant into a rotary hearth furnace to reduce iron oxide in the raw material mixture with the carbonaceous reductant into solid reduced iron; 
transporting the solid reduced iron to a melting furnace; and 
combustion of a carbonaceous material supplied as fuel to melt the solid reduced iron in the melting furnace for producing molten iron, 
wherein after the metallization of the solid reduced iron is enhanced to at least 60%, the solid reduced iron is transported to the melting furnace, and the amounts of oxygen and the carbonaceous material supplied to the melting furnace are controlled so that the secondary combustion ratio of CO gas in the melting furnace is reduced to 40% or less, 
wherein at least part or all of the carbonaceous material is fed into the rotary hearth furnace, is heated, and then fed to the melting furnace together with the solid reduced iron, 
wherein the carbon content (A), excluding volatile components, in the carbonaceous reductant and carbonaceous material is equal to or higher than the sum of the chemical equivalent necessary for reduction of iron oxide in the raw material mixture, a target carbon content in the molten iron product, and an amount corresponding to the heat quantity necessary for melting of the solid reduced iron.
Patent AU-2003206358-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of separation using aromatic thioether ligands
Inventor: LEMMENS RAF
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2003-02-14
Granted: 2008-05-01
Abstract: The present invention is a method of separating nucleic acid molecules from contaminants, such as proteins, in a solution and isolating one or more desired nucleic acid molecules, which method comprises the following steps (a) providing an aqueous adsorption solution, which includes nucleic acids and a salt that forms lyotropic ions when dissolved; (b) passing said solution over a matrix to adsorb the nucleic acids onto the matrix, said matrix including an aromatic ring moiety and at least one thioether moiety; (c) passing an aqueous eluent over said matrix to desorb the nucleic acid molecules therefrom, which eluent includes a salt that forms lyotropic ions and a gradient of increasing ionic strength originating from an increasing concentration of a salt that forms less lyotropic ions when dissolved than the ones present in said aqueous adsorption solution; and (d) isolating a fraction comprising the desired nucleic acid molecules.
Patent AU-2004217514-B2 (AU)
Title: Continuously variable transmission
Inventor: ALLEN DAVID J
IPC: B62M11/04
Filed: 2004-02-27
Granted: 2009-10-01
Abstract: A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges.
Patent AU-2004237719-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for exchanging air-interface information during a dormant packet data session
Inventor: CHEN AN MEI
IPC: H04W4/20
Filed: 2004-05-03
Granted: 2009-11-26
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for exchanging information with a dormant target communication device provide for locating a dormant target communication device by a wireless infrastructure, forwarding information to the dormant target communication device by the wireless infrastructure, and allowing the dormant target communication device, upon receiving said information from the wireless structure, to start forwarding information to the wireless structure.
Patent AU-2005294386-B2 (AU)
Title: Room service table
Inventor: ANDERT GARY W
IPC: A47B31/00
Filed: 2005-10-03
Granted: 2010-12-02
Abstract: A room service table includes a frame, a tabletop including folding side portions and wheels. A push handle assembly mounts to an underside of the table and includes a handle portion and a hinge body portion. The handle portion includes a grip, a support portion and a hinge pin portion. The hinge body mounts to the tabletop and includes barrel portions supporting the hinge pin portion. The hinge pin portion has a tab formed in an end thereof engaging a complementary slot formed in the hinge body portion. The slot includes a first section and a second section that receive and retain the tab for aligning and securing the handle at the use position and at the storage position. The biasing member urges the pin toward the slot. Rotation is accomplished by sliding the handle axially so that the tab disengages the slot and rotating the handle to the desired position and then releasing the handle.
Patent AU-2006207858-B2 (AU)
Title: Shading apparatus
Inventor: EKKEHARD KOEHN
IPC: E04H15/48
Filed: 2006-09-06
Granted: 2012-03-01
Abstract: Shading apparatus including: a standpost; a plurality of boom members slidably mounted to said standpost and extending therefrom for movement therealong between selected positions; and a shade canopy mounted to each boom member.
Patent AU-2006213321-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for improving antibody
Inventor: MASAHARU TORIKAI
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 2006-02-07
Granted: 2011-08-18
Abstract: It is intended to provide a method for improving a property such as the expression level or stability of an antibody. A method for obtaining an antibody whose expression level and/or stability is increased by improving a human antibody or a humanized antibody characterized by replacing at least any one of amino acids at positions 8, 12, 15 and 18 (according to the Kabat numbering) in the light chain variable region (hereinafter referred to as VL chain) of human antibody or humanized antibody with another amino acid other than proline or cysteine and a human antibody, a humanized antibody, or a fragment of human antibody or humanized antibody whose expression level and/or stability is increased obtained by the method.
Patent AU-2006217546-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for expanding CD4+ CD25+ T regulatory cells
Inventor: BATTAGLIA MANUELA
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2006-02-24
Granted: 2009-10-29
Abstract: A method for generating/expanding in vitro a CD4+CD25+ T regulatory (Tr) cell and the use thereof in the treatment of diseases associated with a cell-mediated immune response (including T- and antibody-mediated responses).
Patent AU-2006255220-B2 (AU)
Title: Wraparound swimsuit
Inventor: SHEETZ DIANNE ROTHHAMMER
IPC: A41D5/00
Filed: 2006-06-02
Granted: 2011-07-28
Abstract: A swimsuit especially adapted for use by elderly and physically challenged women includes a one-piece body having an upper wraparound portion and a lower trunk portion. The upper portion includes first and second panels or flaps that overlap one another and include free ends that are secured to the body by readily securable and releasable fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners.
Patent AU-2006279074-B2 (AU)
Title: Wound irrigation device pressure monitoring and control system
Inventor: VOGEL RICHARD C
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2006-07-25
Granted: 2011-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus includes a pressure housing configured to be coupled to a vacuum source and a diaphragm sealingly coupled to the pressure housing. The diaphragm is configured to move in response to the vacuum source. A magnet is coupled to the diaphragm. A magnetic switch is disposed opposite the magnet and is configured to be actuated by the magnet when the magnet is a predetermined distance from the magnetic switch. The magnetic switch is configured to selectively actuate the vacuum source.
Patent AU-2007203438-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of modernising a lift installation
Inventor: KOCHER HANS
IPC: B66B1/14
Filed: 2007-07-24
Granted: 2012-12-20
Abstract: Abstract The invention relates to a method of modernising a lift installation (10), which comprises a first lift cage (30) movable in a shaft (20) by means of a first drive (32). For the modernisation at least one second drive (42) is installed without changing the first drive (32). In addition, at least one second lift cage (40) is installed in the shaft (20) and connected with the second drive (42). Moreover, a control unit (50, 52) is installed or configured in such a manner that this controls the first drive (32) and the second drive (42). (Fig. 2)
Patent AU-2007211454-B2 (AU)
Title: Making an elongated product
Inventor: FREERMANN REINHOLD
IPC: F16L9/147
Filed: 2007-02-02
Granted: 2012-01-19
Abstract: An elongated product is formed such that first a core is formed, the outer surface of the core being made of plastic. Thereafter, a tubular metal layer is extruded such that the layer is seamless. When the metal layer is extruded, a clearance is allowed between the metal layer and the core. After the metal layer has cooled, the diameter of the metal layer is reduced such that the metal layer contacts the plastic core. Thereafter, the metal is annealed such that the flexibility of the metal layer increases.
Patent AU-2007268418-B2 (AU)
Title: Device, assembly and method for cold treating a tissue
Inventor: VAN NUNEN GOVARDUS DIRK JOHANNES TITUS MARIA
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 2007-05-16
Granted: 2013-06-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cold treating a tissue. The invention also relates to an assembly of such a device and a container comprising a cryogenic liquid, such as a spray can. The invention further relates to a method for cold treating a tissue.
Patent AU-2007277427-B2 (AU)
Title: Calcium aluminosilicate pharmaceutical
Inventor: CARPENTER ROBERT HUNT
IPC: A61P1/12
Filed: 2007-06-26
Granted: 2012-07-26
Abstract: A composition and method of treating symptoms of diarrhea that utilize administering an effective amount of an isolated calcium aluminosilicate anti-diarrheal ("CASAD"), wherein the isolated CASAD is substantially free from T4-dioxin and toxic heavy metal contamination, waiting a period of time; and repeating the administration of the composition until the symptoms of diarrhea are mitigated. The symptoms of diarrhea may be associated with chronic or infectious diseases, inflammatory proteins, treatment using drugs, or treatment using a chemotheraputic agent in a subject in need of treatment. The isolated CASAD is capable of binding inflammatory proteins, drug metabolites, and chemotherapeutic agents. The isolated CASAD can be administered in any suitable form, such as in tablet, powder, or suspension form, and can be administered by any suitable route, such as orally.
Patent AU-2007298750-B2 (AU)
Title: Gas treatment device
Inventor: KOLTSAKIS GRIGORIOS
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2007-09-20
Granted: 2014-01-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for exhaust gas treatment based on metal foams. Using appropriate catalytic coatings, the device may be used as a catalytic converter for diesel and gasoline engines, including oxidation catalysts, 3-way catalysts, de-NOx catalysts, NH3 slip catalysts. The foam structure offers high surface areas and high mixing rates which enhance catalytic performance. The device can be used in parallel for particulate filtration in both diesel and direct injection gasoline engines using deep bed filtration. The present invention employs a multiple-pass radial flow concept, using more than one foam segments (4a, 4b), separated by a diaphragm (5).
Patent AU-2007325754-B2 (AU)
Title: Fully automatic key duplicating machine with automatic key model identification system
Inventor: FREEMAN ARI
IPC: B23C1/18
Filed: 2007-11-28
Granted: 2015-01-22
Abstract: A fully automatic key duplicating machine. A master key alignment module is movably disposed into and out of proximity with a master key clamping module, the master key being aligned by the alignment module within the master key clamping module. A master key identification module is disposed in fixed relation to the master key clamping module and identifies a type of key secured in the master key clamping module. A central positioning base is provided automatically movable into and out of engagement with the key cutting module and optionally the alignment module, adapted to move the master key alignment module into proximity with the master key clamping module and adapted to secure a key blank to be cut at the key cutting module in accordance with the tooth pattern of a clamped master key.
Patent AU-2008202271-B2 (AU)
Title: Surgical access assembly with winepress seal
Inventor: FOCHT KENNETH ALLEN
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2008-05-22
Granted: 2013-09-05
Abstract: SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH WINEPRESS SEAL Abstract A surgical access apparatus (100) includes a housing (10), an access member extending from the housing and having a longitudinal passageway for passage of an 5 object and defining trailing and leading ends and an elongated seal mechanism (110) mounted relative to the housing. The elongated seal mechanism includes a trailing hub (147) and a leading hub (141) longitudinally spaced from the trailing hub (147), and being adapted for relative rotational movement about the longitudinal axis, a plurality of spokes (145) extending between and connected to the trailing hub (147) and the leading hub io (141), and an elongated seal member disposed within the spokes (145) and adapted to establish a sealing relation about the object. The spokes (145) defines a first minimum internal dimension in a first condition thereof in the absence of an object and defining a second minimum internal dimension in a second condition thereof upon insertion of the object and relative rotation of the trailing hub (147) and the leading hub (141). The is second minimum internal dimension is greater than the first minimum internal dimension. The at least two of the spokes (145) are generally obliquely arranged at a first angle relative to the longitudinal axis when in the first condition thereof and are adapted to be generally arranged at a second angle relative to the longitudinal axis when in the second condition thereof, the second angle being less than the first angle. 117 ____________ 110
Patent AU-2008202769-B2 (AU)
Title: Protective Glove
Inventor: BRADLEY ROGER ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2008-06-25
Granted: 2012-09-06
Abstract: A glove has an inner glove 3 for receiving a user's hand and having finger portions 11 with reverse surfaces 35. Protective padding 15 extends over at least a portion of the reverse 5 surfaces of the finger portions. The protective padding is attached to the inner glove at discrete locations such that as the finger portions extend from a flexed position the protective padding moves away from the reverse surfaces of the finger portions of the inner glove to create or enlarge air passages between the protective padding and the reverse surfaces. U')N
Patent AU-2008241351-B2 (AU)
Title: Bullet trap
Inventor: PEARCE TREVOR JOHN
IPC: F41A21/32
Filed: 2008-04-03
Granted: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A bullet trap (1) is provided that connects to a muzzle end (5) of a weapon (3). The bullet trap (1) has a body (11) with a chamber (17) into which a bullet can be fired. The chamber (17) has a plurality of baffles (27) located one behind the other in an aligned series arrangement. The baffles (27) absorb kinetic energy of a fired bullet and enable the bullet to be trapped within the body (11). The baffles (27) have a thickness at a centre of axis of travel of a bullet less than the thickness at a radially outwardly distant position to provide for a deformation at the centre of a first of a series of baffles (27) before there will be engagement of a centre of second and subsequent baffles (27).
Patent AU-2008265655-B2 (AU)
Title: Substituted imidazoheterocycles
Inventor: CAMPBELL ANN-MARIE
IPC: C07H17/02
Filed: 2008-06-20
Granted: 2014-02-06
Abstract: The present invention provides substituted imidazoheterocyclic compounds having the structure of Formula (I) Also provided are pharmaceutically acceptable salts, acid salts, hydrates, solvates and stereoisomers of the compounds of formula I. The compounds are useful as modulators of cannabinoid receptors and for the prophylaxis and treatment of cannabinoid receptor- associated diseases and conditions, such as pain, inflammation and pruritis.
Patent AU-2008276252-B2 (AU)
Title: Off-axis anti-reflective intraocular lenses
Inventor: ZHANG XIAOXIAO
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2008-07-11
Granted: 2013-10-17
Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a coated intraocular lens (400) that has a lens body (410) with a first refractive index and an anti-reflective coating (420). The coating covers at least a portion of the lens body and has a second index of refraction that is less than the first index of refraction of the lens body. The anti-reflective coating reduces the intensity of reflections produced from off axis light incident on the lens body by at least a factor of 2.5 times and enhancing light transmission.
Patent AU-2008297213-B2 (AU)
Title: Peptide sequences and compositions
Inventor: STOLOFF GREGORY ALAN
IPC: A61K38/01
Filed: 2008-09-05
Granted: 2013-01-24
Abstract: Provided is a polypeptide composition comprising one or more polypeptides, which polypeptides are immunogenic in a vertebrate such that they cause the vertebrate to produce immune system cells capable of recognising at least one epitope from an arthropod saliva protein fraction, wherein the arthropod saliva protein fraction has a mass of 4OkDA or less, and wherein the polypeptides are selected independently from: the polypeptide sequences of SEQ ID 1-44 or sub-sequences from these sequences, the subsequences having 7 amino acids or more; or from polypeptide sequences having 85% homology or more with one or more of the above sequences and contained in one or more of the following databases: GenBank, Protein Data Bank (PDB), SwissProt, Protein Information Resource (PIR), Protein Research Foundation (PRF), or CDS translations of these.