baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-500272-A (NZ)
Title: Speech detection in a telecommunication system
Inventor: KAAJAS SAMU
IPC: G10L25/78
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: A speech identification system for a telephone network uses neural networks to distinguish between speech and noise signals by utilizing speech and noise samples.  For an input signal the respective values of linear predictor coefficients, a peak value lag of an autocorrelation function of the signal, an autocorrelation function peak value of the signal divided by the signal energy, and the number of times the 0-level is exceeded during an observation period, are determined and these values are used as input vectors to the neural network. The neural network, which has previously been trained to distinguish between speech and noise signals, calculates output values for speech and noise neurons on the basis of the inputs, and decides whether the signal is speech or noise.
Patent NZ-502176-A (NZ)
Title: Moist fabric wipe and method of using it
Inventor: SRAMEK JOHN A
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 1998-07-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a towelette for cleaning stains from clothing and upholstery.  The towelette is impregnated with a cleaning solution that is primarily water, but also contains a volatile cleaning agent and a surfactant.  The pH and surfactant concentrations of the cleaning solution are regulated.  The wipe reduces the incidence of readily visible rings around treated stains.  The method includes the steps of providing a wiping applicator, causing the applicator to contact a stain spot and then allowing the cleaning solution to migrate outwards.  The method does not involve the use of an automated dryer or washing machine.
Patent NZ-504479-A (NZ)
Title: Method and apparatus for cooling optical fibers
Inventor: ROBA GIACOMO STEFANO
IPC: C03B/
Filed: 1998-11-18
Abstract: The present method and apparatus relates to cooling an optical fibre during the drawing process of said fibre. In particular the present method comprises flowing a cooling gas onto the optical fibre wherein the flow direction of the cooling gas is substantially transversal with respect to the longitudinal axis of the fibre. It has been found that by employing a flow of cooling gas being substantially transversal to the longitudinal axis of the drawn fibre, the cooling efficiency of the fibre may be substantially improved. The apparatus comprises a hollow elongated body, said hollow elongated body having at least one wall defining an internal elongated space through which the drawn fibre passes wherein the at least one wall of said hollow elongated body is provided with at least one longitudinal opening through which said cooling gas is introduced into the hollow body and at least one longitudinal opening through which said cooling gas is removed from said hollow body.
Patent NZ-509451-A (NZ)
Title: Assay for the presence or quantity of a hormone, lipid, nucleic acid or enzyme in a mammal to indicate the presence of non-fertilisable ova capable of in vitro maturation are present
Inventor: LINDENBERG SVEND
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for in vitro maturation of a human gamete by culturing an immature  human gamete  in  a  chemically defined cell culture  medium.  The human  gamete  can  be  a spermatocyte  or  an  oocyte.  The maturation end point is metaphase II. The advantage  of  the described  medium  is  a synchronised cumulus-,  cytoplasm-, and  nuclear maturation completed within a period of  20  to 30  hours.  The medium should preferably contain ATA  (Aurin Tri  Carboxylic acid) as an anti-apoptotic agent. The medium should  preferably  not contain BSA, HSA or  other  directly serum derived products or substances.
Patent NZ-512188-A (NZ)
Title: Micelle aerosol formulations for buccal and pulmonary application
Inventor: MODI PANKAJ
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1999-12-16
Abstract: A mixed micellar aerosol pharmaceutical formulation including a micellar proteinic pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal lauryl sulphate, at least three micelle forming compounds, a phenol and a propellant. The micelle forming compounds are selected from the group consisting of lecithin, hyaluronic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, monoolein, monooleates, monolaurates, borage oil, evening of primrose oil, menthol, trihydroxy oxocholanyl glycine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, glycerin, polyglycerin, lysine, polylysine, triolein, polyoxyethylene ethers and analogues thereof, polidocanol alkyl ethers and analogues thereof, chenodeoxycholate and deoxycholate. The amount of each micelle forming compound is present in a concentration of from 1 to 20 wt./wt.% of the total formulation, and the total concentration of micelle forming compounds are less than 50 wt./wt.% of the formulation. The propellant provides enhanced absorption of the pharmaceutical agent, particularly in the buccal cavity.
Patent NZ-513848-A (NZ)
Title: Detection and quantification of micro-organisms using amplification and restriction enzyme analysis
Inventor: VAN HAERINGEN WILLEM ANNE
IPC: C12Q1/689
Filed: 2000-03-01
Abstract: In livestock a number of pathological conditions and/or syndromes have been noticed that do not seem to be attributable to, for example, an infection with a single microorganism. These syndromes, however, do seem to have an effect on the equilibrium that normally exists within the different bacteria constituting the bacterial flora. A number of these syndromes are referred to as dysbacteriosis and bacterial overgrowth. To enable at least in part the evaluation of the "general" health of livestock a means is provided and methods for analysing the composition of a microbiological flora. In one aspect a method comprises a sample of the flora, selectively amplifying nucleic acid present in the sample, subjecting the amplificate to restriction endonuclease digestion and analysing the resulting pattern of restriction fragments. The figure illustrates of some of the possible situations. DNA-patterns of three microbiological populations obtained from duodenal samples from three different chickens. DNA fragments between 300 and 600 base pairs are shown. Each peak in the figure represents a specific DNA fragment. Two samples were derived from clinically' 'healthy' individuals, whereas the lower sample was from a 'non-healthy' individual. The non-healthy individual showed one major additional DNA-fragment (marked 'Additional') that was not present in the two 'healthy' individuals.
Patent NZ-522593-A (NZ)
Title: Propulsion system for a ship
Inventor: TORNBLAD JENS
IPC: F16C19/36
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: A propulsion system for ships is disclosed, comprising an impeller (13, 14), a stator shell (1), and an impeller housing (3) for achieving a water jet, a shaft (11, 12) for the propulsion of the impeller (13), and a bearing arrangement for the shaft (11, 12) in the stator shell (1), and preferably a sealing of the shaft (11, 12) in the impeller housing (3), wherein said bearing arrangement comprises at least one sliding bearing unit (25; 26) intended to carry axial load, and which sliding bearing preferably is water lubricated.
Patent NZ-522650-A (NZ)
Title: Low amylose tapioca starch crosslinked using adipic and acetic anhydride reagents, resulting in increased process tolerance.
IPC: A23L1/0522
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: Use of low amylose tapioca distarch adipate for increase process tolerance; process for the preparation thereof; use thereof in paper products, food products, pharmaceutical products.
Patent NZ-527272-A (NZ)
Title: Identification of invertebrates using DNA diagnostics
Inventor: GLEESON DIANE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of identifying an invertebrate species that comprises: (a) isolating total DNA from the invertebrate; (b) exposing the isolated DNA to an oligonucleotide primer, selected from the group shown in Table 1; (c) amplifying a specific region of the isolated DNA to produce an amplification product; (d) comparing the amplification product to a database of DNA sequences to provide identification.
Patent NZ-527369-A (NZ)
Title: Laminate material for the protection of body parts and device comprising such laminate
Inventor: KROL JOHANNES ANDREAS WILHELMU
IPC: D03D15/56
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A laminate material that is useful for protecting a body part of a human or an animal is disclosed, which comprising an upper layer (I) and a lower layer (II) which is joined to the upper layer over substantially the entire surface thereof, the upper layer (I) comprising a thin layer of leather material (1), and the lower layer (II) comprising a layer of material which can be stretched in two directions, in which laminate material the lower layer (II) comprises at least one support layer (3) which is resilient in two directions and comprises at least two sorts of interwoven fibres, at least one type of fibres being produced from an elastic substance, as well as a layer (5) of a compressible substance which is joined to the support layer over substantially the entire surface thereof and is resilient in three mutually perpendicular directions. A device for protecting a body part of a human or an animal, comprising a laminate material of this type is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-528746-A (NZ)
Title: Food serving bar
Inventor: MONROE DARYL R
IPC: A47F10/06
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A temperature-controlled food serving bar comprises a cabinet having a bottom, opposite sides and opposite ends defining an interior space, a top wall, and an opening in the top wall above the interior space, a plurality of elongate, generally parallel, spaced apart dividers of thermally conductive material extending lengthwise of the cabinet in or below the opening, the dividers having side walls extending down into the interior space dividing the interior space into a plurality of elongate generally parallel cavities extending lengthwise of the cabinet, a temperature control system comprising a plurality of heat transfer lines extending along the side walls of the dividers at location outside the cavities for controlling the temperature of the side walls, upwardly facing surfaces on the dividers for supporting food-holding pans in positions in which the pans extend down into the cavities adjacent the side walls of the dividers for being heated or cooled thereby and thermal barriers below said upwardly facing surfaces for inhibiting the transfer of heat between the side walls of the dividers and the surfaces.
Patent NZ-530601-A (NZ)
Title: Multiple row meat patty forming apparatus and method
Inventor: KENNEDY THOMAS J
IPC: A23L13/00
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: The present invention generally provides as improved meat patty forming apparatus and method of operating the same. More particularly, the present invention provides an improved apparatus and method for forming meat patties using a mold plate having multiple rows or groups of patty forming cavities. An existing single row forming machine is modified by moving the fill slot relative to the existing stroke length so that the fill slot comes in contact of fluidly communicates with at least one newly added row of cavities. This is most easily achieved by modifying the existing fill plate and by adding cavities to the existing mold plate, so that the combination of modified plates operates with the existing stroke length (which is difficult to change), to produce multiple rows of consistent meat patties.
Patent NZ-531501-A (NZ)
Title: Improvements in protective gear
Inventor: BRADLEY ROGER ROBERT ANDREW
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: A moulded one piece shaped leg pad 11 made of high density foamed plastic and principally for use on the front leg of a cricket batsman is disclosed. The pad wraps around the leg of a wearer and has a first flat surface 21 and an adjacent second flat surface 23 lying in a plane normal to the first surface. The second surface is located along the inner side of the wearerÆs leg when in use. (62) Divided Out of 513971
Patent NZ-532883-A (NZ)
Title: Novel 1,2,4-thiadiazole derivatives as melanocortin receptor modulators
Inventor: EISINGER MAGDALENA
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of the formula (II) wherein: R1 is aryl and the aryl is substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, halogenated alkyl, halogenated alkoxy, amino, alkylamino and di(alkyl)amino; R2 is aryl and the aryl is substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, trihalomethyl, trihalomethoxy, amino, alkylamino and di(alkyl)amino; R4 is aryl and the aryl is optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, halogenated alkyl, halogenated alkoxy, amino, alkylamino and di(alkyl)amino; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds may be used in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of disorders mediated by a melanocortin receptor.
Patent NZ-534131-A (NZ)
Title: Apparatus for driving fasteners, with safety shoe
Inventor: ALMERAS ROLAND
IPC: B25C1/18
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for driving fasteners (2) comprising a barrel (3), a fastener guide (4) which retracts as the apparatus is pressed against a work surface, a feed magazine (5) receiving a loader (50) of fasteners and to introduce one fastener into the barrel with a bearing safety means designed to allow a fastener to be driven only after the fastener guide has retracted. There is a safety shoe (8) designed to, when there is no fastener (7) in the barrel, be moved to a safe position and prevent the retraction of the fastener guide, comprising a tell-tale (12) view of safe position of the safety shoe.
Patent NZ-534345-A (NZ)
Title: System and method for updating dataset versions resident on a wireless device
Inventor: MINEAR BRIAN
IPC: H04W4/60
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: This system is for selectively updating the versions of stored datasets on a wireless device. The system has one or more wireless devices in selective communication to a wireless network and one or more download servers in selective communication to the wireless network and in selective communication with the one or more wireless devices. Each wireless device has a computer platform and datasets from download servers are downloaded across the wireless network to the computer platform of the wireless device. The computer platform of the wireless device further includes a resident dataset version summary file that at least identifies the version of each resident dataset. Each download server selectively downloads datasets to the wireless devices. Each download server selectively updates one or more resident datasets that are selectively downloadable to wireless devices and records the version of each specific updated dataset. Upon a wireless device attempting to communicate with at least one download server across the wireless network, the computer platform of the wireless device compares the version of each specific resident dataset listed in the resident dataset version summary file with the version of the downloadable dataset resident on the download server to thereby determine if the version of the wireless device resident dataset is different from the version of the download server resident dataset.
Patent NZ-539291-A (NZ)
Title: Identification system
Inventor: RHIANDO MAXWELL EARL
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: Card-based identification systems that can generate a set of impersonal identifiers for either impersonal or personal cards are disclosed. Impersonal cards are those that do not display or carry personal identifiers relating to the cardholder. The system includes terminals which communicate with a database in a central server. Each terminal can receive a card and can generate impersonal card and user identifiers using various character input means. The impersonal identifiers are transmitted to the database for recording or comparison with stored data.
Patent NZ-540404-A (NZ)
Title: Dispensing device and method
Inventor: SMITH ERIC W
Filed: 2005-05-30
Abstract: A dispensing device and method, especially adapted for use in sealing high pressure fluid leaks, is disclosed. Such use requires high pressure dispensing of sealant. Such sealants are formed by an exothermic reaction of at least two liquid substances that generates high pressures within the dispensing device. Such pressures could potentially harm the feeding system of the device due to pressure backflow. This problem is solved by providing a check valve in the mixing and reaction chamber of the device to protect the feeding system. A static mixer is disposed within the chamber to enhance mixing and reaction of the substances.
Patent NZ-542724-A (NZ)
Title: The use of melatonin and nicotine in treating insomnia patients
Inventor: ZISAPEL NAVA
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A pharmacologically active and synergistic combination, which comprises melatonin or melatonin agonists and nicotine or nicotine receptor agonist, having utility in treating insomnia.
Patent NZ-548146-A (NZ)
Title: Removable deck, rack and ramp extension
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROBERT CRAIG
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: A removable unit for attachment to the rear of a vehicle or trailer is disclosed. The unit is attached by up to four plate hinges 1, 3 and associated pins 5, 6. When all four pins are inserted the unit forms a horizontal deck extension. Removal of the upper pins allows the unit to form a ramp, while removal of the lower pins and addition of support bars allows the unit to form an upright rack.
Patent NZ-550145-A (NZ)
Title: Cellular permissivity factor for viruses, and uses thereof
Inventor: CALVERT JAY GREGORY
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of facilitating production of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) from a culture of vertebrate cells, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a recombinant vertebrate cell transfected with an exogenous polynucleotide that encodes a mammalian CD163 polypeptide, so that expression of CD163 polypeptide in said cell is increased; (b) contacting a culture of said cell with PRRSV virus under conditions which permit infection of the cells and growth of the virus; and (c) recovering virus from said culture.
Patent NZ-550193-A (NZ)
Title: Overmolded vial for use with a level where the level marks are protected between two plasic layers
Inventor: FORAN THOMAS P
IPC: G01C25/00
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: A vial (10) and method for manufacturing a vial (10) for a level is disclosed. When manufacturing vials they require an internal shape like a classic barrel. This ensures that the bubble is in the middle of the vial when level. If the vial is manufactured so that the walls are thin enough to allow the flex necessary to remove a core pin used to mould the cavity the vial will not have sufficient strength. If formed then over moulded this problem is overcome. The vial (10) is constructed from a first cylinder (20) which is over-moulded by injection mounding using a plastics material to form a sleeve (31). This assembly is to protect indicia (40) or rings (41) on the surface of the first cylinder (20) and improve the strength of the vial (10). The vial (10) in operation contains a liquid (51) and bubble (50) held in by a cap (13) and is inserted into a level.
Patent NZ-553236-A (NZ)
Title: Load control unit in communication with a fixed network meter reading system
Inventor: SHUEY KENNETH C
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: A load control system for managing loads within a customer location is disclosed. The load control system comprises a fixed radio automated meter reading network, a master controller at the customer location and a load control unit. The fixed radio automated meter reading network comprises a collector and a plurality of utility meters that bi-directionally communicate wirelessly with the collector. Each of the utility meters has a wireless communication path to the collector that is either a direct communication path to the collector or an indirect communication path through one or more other utility meters that serve as repeaters, and the collector receives commodity consumption information from the plurality of utility meters. One of the utility meters is located at the customer location. The master controller is and in communication with the utility meter of the fixed radio automated meter reading network that is located at the customer location. The load control unit receives instructions from the master controller to remove predetermined loads based on communications received by the master controller from the collector of the fixed radio automated meter reading network via the utility meter at the customer location.
Patent NZ-554350-A (NZ)
Title: Manual pump and nozzle liquid dispenser suitable for foot pumping
Inventor: BONNER MARK
IPC: B67D7/60
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A liquid dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes a liquid container, a manually operable pump means, and a flexible hose. The liquid container has a top end and a bottom end, and has a first opening for liquids to pass there through. The first opening is disposed adjacent the top end of the liquid container. The manually operable pump means is operatively coupleable in fluid communication, in removable and replaceable relation, to the liquid container, so as to be in liquid receiving relation to the first opening of the liquid container. The manually operable pump means is positioned to contact a substantially horizontal supporting surface when the liquid container is rotated about a horizontal axis so that the first opening is adjacent the substantially horizontal supporting surface. This permits the substantially horizontal supporting surface to support the manually operable pump means during pumping. The flexible hose is operatively connected in liquid receiving relation to the pump means.
Patent NZ-555721-A (NZ)
Title: Fused pyrazole derivatives and uses thereof in methods of treatment of metabolic-related disorders
Inventor: BOATMAN DOUGLAS P
IPC: A61K31/4155
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: Disclosed herein are fused pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein substituents are as defined within the specification. Such compounds exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists for the RUP25 receptor. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Syndrome-X and the like. The use of the compounds of Formula (Ia) in combination with other active agents such as those belonging to the class of á-glucosidase inhibitors, aldose reductase inhibitors, biguanides, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, squalene synthesis inhibitors, fibrates, LDL catabolism enhancers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, insulin secretion enhancers, DP receptor antagonists, and the like are further disclosed.
Patent NZ-565754-A (NZ)
Title: Methods for treatment of cognitive and menopausal disorders with D-threo methylphenidate
Inventor: ZELDIS JEROME B
IPC: C12P41/00
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of D-threo-methylphenidate substantially free of the L-threo isomer for the preparation of a medicament for stimulating the central nervous system to alleviate fatigue arising from an oncological condition.