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Patent AU-2002316316-B2 (AU)
Title: Artificial intervertebral disc having a slotted belleville washer force restoring element
Inventor: RALPH JAMES D
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2002-06-19
Granted: 2007-09-06
Abstract: An artificial disc having a pair of opposing plates (330,400) for seating against opposing vertebral bone, surfaces, separated by at least one spring mechanism. The preferred spring mechanism is at least one spirally slotted belleville washer (330b), and in some embodiments the belleville washer is also radially thinning or thickening. Various illustrated embodiments use two washers or one washer. For double washer embodiments, the wide ends of the washers seat against respective opposing plates, in some embodiments each being maintained thereagainst by a retaining wall (306) and ring (310) or circular recess and retaining shield. For single washer embodiments, the narrow end of the washer can be modified to have a curvate socket (332b) for rotatably mounting onto a semispherical protuberance (410) extending from one of the plates.
Patent AU-2002344084-B2 (AU)
Title: Flameproofing agent for polyester-based textile product and method of flameproofing
Inventor: MASUDA TAKESHI
IPC: D06M13/453
Filed: 2002-10-15
Granted: 2007-09-06
Abstract: The invention provides a flame-retardant processing agent capable of imparting durable flame retardance to polyester-based fiber products without using halogen-based flame retardant. The flame-retardant processing agent is obtained by dispersing at least one phosphoric acid amide selected from the group consisting of 1,4-piperazinediyl bis(diarylphosphate), diaryl aminophosphate and aryl diaminophosphate as a flame retardant in a solvent in the presence of a nonionic surfactant or an anionic surfactant.
Patent AU-2002367817-B2 (AU)
Title: Bioconjugate-nanoparticle probes
Inventor: GARIMELLA VISWANADHAM
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 2002-11-08
Granted: 2008-05-29
Abstract: The invention provides nanoparticle-bioconjugate probes that are useful for detecting target analytes such as nucleic acids. The probes of the invention are stable towards heat and resistant to displacement by thiol containing compounds such as DTT (dithiothreitol).
Patent AU-2003211221-B2 (AU)
Title: Gaming Apparatus
Inventor: OKADA KAZUO
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-06-25
Granted: 2009-09-03
Abstract: The gaming apparatus of the present invention comprises a variable display unit configured to variably display a plurality of symbols, a front side display unit located in front of the variable display unit and configured to enable viewing of the symbols displayed by the variable display unit, a concealing unit located between the variable display unit and the front side display unit and configured to temporarily conceal the display of the variable display unit, an internally winning prize determiner configured to determine an internally winning prize, a stopping controller configured to stop the varying of display of the variable display unit based on a result of determination by the internally winning prize determiner, and wherein a prize is awarded if a stopped state displayed on the variable display unit, which is caused by the stopping controller, matches a prescribed stopped state. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2003220008-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and methods for making a masonry block with a roughened surface
Inventor: HAMMER JAMES
IPC: B28B7/00
Filed: 2003-03-04
Granted: 2008-01-10
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for making masonry blocks with one or more surfaces having a roughened texture resembling that of a split block or natural stone. In one embodiment, a mold comprises a plurality of walls defining at least one mold cavity adapted to receive block-forming material. The mold defines an opening through which a formed, uncured block may be removed from the mold. At least one wall of the mold has a plurality of projections extending into the mold cavity so as to contact an adjacent surface of the uncured block in the mold cavity. The projections are positioned such that when the uncured block is removed from the mold, the projections texture the adjacent surface of the uncured block.
Patent AU-2003248917-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for assisting removal of sand moldings from castings
Inventor: GARRETT JAMES R
IPC: B22D29/00
Filed: 2003-07-10
Granted: 2007-04-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for dislodging a mold from a casting formed within the mold. The mold may be removed from the casting by scoring the mold and applying a force sufficient to cause the mold to fracture and break into pieces. Additionally, the mold may be fractured by either explosive charges placed in the mold pack or by high energy pulsations directed at the mold. Once the mold is fractured and broken into various pieces it may then be dislodged from the casting.
Patent AU-2004229139-B2 (AU)
Title: Ampoule
Inventor: HANSEN BERND
IPC: A61J1/20
Filed: 2004-01-22
Granted: 2009-10-08
Abstract: A plastic ampoule includes a container (12) for receiving a defined fluid, with a neck (14) that can be closed by a head (16). The neck has a channel-type entrance port (24) for air to the interior (26) of the container (12). The fluid can be safely stored and a syringe or needle base is reliably filled at any speed of withdrawal by the syringe or needle base. For this purpose, the entrance port (24) for air includes at least one ring channel (28, 30) that is at least partially disposed on the outer and/or inner periphery of the neck (14).
Patent AU-2004231547-B2 (AU)
Title: Dough made with encapsulated soda
Inventor: DOMINGUES DAVID J
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 2004-04-09
Granted: 2010-04-08
Abstract: Described are methods and compositions relating to dough compositions leavened during baking by chemical leavening systems, that include a refrigerator stable dough composition having relatively low carbon dioxide evolution, and an exterior portion that has the ability to brown.
Patent AU-2004247421-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for preparing a polyisocyanurate polyurethane material
Inventor: LEENSLAG JAN WILLEM
IPC: C08G18/79
Filed: 2004-05-24
Granted: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A process for preparing a polyisocyanurate polyurethane material comprises reacting a polyisocyanate and an isocyanate-reactive composition, wherein the reaction is conducted at an isocyanate index of 150 to 1500 and in the presence of a trimerisation catalyst, wherein the polyisocyanate consists of a) 80-100% by weight of diphenylmethane diisocyanate comprising at least 40% by weight of 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate and/or a variant of said diphenylmethane diisocyanate which variant is liquid at 25° C. and has an NCO value of at least 20% by weight, and b) 20-0% by weight of another polyisocyanate, and wherein the isocyanate-reactive composition consists of a) 80-100% by weight of a polyether polyol having an average nominal functionality of 2-6, an average equivalent weight of 150-1000, an average molecular weight of 600-5000, an oxyethylene (EO) content of 75-100% by weight, and b) 20-0% by weight of one or more other isocyanate-reactive compounds excluding water.
Patent AU-2005240118-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods and compositions for reducing viral genome amounts in a target cell
Inventor: SARNOW PETER
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2005-05-03
Granted: 2011-09-08
Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing viral genome amounts in a target cell are provided. In the subject methods, the activity of a miRNA is inhibited in a manner sufficient to reduce the amount of viral genome in the target cell, e.g., by introducing a miRNA inhibitory agent in the target cell. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and systems for use in practicing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of applications, including the treatment of subjects suffering from a viral mediated disease condition, e.g., an HCV mediated disease condition.
Patent AU-2005247145-B2 (AU)
Title: Injection device
Inventor: HARRISON NIGEL
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2005-05-27
Granted: 2011-09-01
Abstract: An injection device (110) is described having a housing (112) that receives a syringe (114) having a needle (118), wherein the syringe is supported in a syringe carrier (150). The syringe and syringe carrier are biased by a return spring (126) from an extended position in which the needle (118) extends from the housing (112) through an exit aperture (128) to a retracted position in which it does not. A drive spring (130) acts via a drive to advance the syringe from its retracted position to its extended position and discharge its contents through the needle and a return spring, brought into play when the drive has reached a nominal return position, restores the syringe to its retracted position.
Patent AU-2005321739-B2 (AU)
Title: Modular intervertebral implant
Inventor: LECHMANN BEAT
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2005-12-27
Granted: 2010-09-23
Abstract: A modular intervertebral implant including a first and second component connectable in a ball-joint like manner. The first component having a first surface configured to abut an end plate of a first adjoining vertebral body and a concave spherical articulation surface with a radius R. The second component having a second surface configured to abut an end plate of a second adjoining vertebral body and a convex spherical articulation surface with substantially the same radius R as the concave spherical articulation surface.
Patent AU-2005339101-B2 (AU)
Title: Novel neurotrophic factor protein and uses thereof
Inventor: LINDHOLM PAIVI
IPC: C07K14/475
Filed: 2005-12-14
Granted: 2013-01-10
Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel neurotrophic factor protein, MANF2 and a genetic sequence encoding the same. The molecule will be useful in the development of a range of therapeutics and diagnostics useful in the treatment, prophylaxis and/or diagnosis of MANF2 dependent conditions. The molecule of the present invention is also a useful effector of primary and central neurons, especially dopaminergic neurons at the central nervous system and growth factor genes.
Patent AU-2006212006-B2 (AU)
Title: Electric razor assembly
Inventor: ROYLE TERENCE GORDON
IPC: B26B19/04
Filed: 2006-02-09
Granted: 2010-09-23
Abstract: A electric razor foil assembly comprises flexible outer and inner foils (1, 2) supported by a structure (14) that is deformable to permit the foils to flex to follow concave or convex curvatures. The support structure includes two suspension members (22) supporting the foils along the respective side edges, and each support member (22) has several support elements (24) interconnected by hinges (25) and in sliding cooperation with the foils. The deformation of the suspension members is guided by guide plates located adjacent the suspension members. The foils are urged into cooperation by spring members (30) and the inner foil (2) is reciprocated by a drive arrangement including a flexible drive plate (36) disposed between the spring members (30) and the inner foil (2).
Patent AU-2006220352-B2 (AU)
Title: Human aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase polypeptides useful for the regulation of angiogenesis
Inventor: WAKASUGI KEISUKE
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2006-09-15
Granted: 2009-11-12
Abstract: Compositions comprising truncated tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase polypeptides useful for regulating angiogenesis, as well as nucleic acids encoding such tRNA synthetase polypeptides are described. Methods of making and using such compositions are also disclosed.
Patent AU-2006341523-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for grounding a high voltage electrode
Inventor: MULLER-SIEBERT REINHARD
IPC: B02C19/18
Filed: 2006-03-30
Granted: 2011-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement with a high voltage electrode (1) and a process vessel (2) assigned to the high voltage electrode (1), wherein the high voltage electrode (1) and the process vessel (2) can be positioned relative to each other in such a manner that the high voltage electrode (1) with its operational electrode end (5) in an operating position is immersed in the process vessel (2) and in a non-operating position is located outside the process vessel (2). Furthermore, the arrangement includes a grounding device (3), which is designed in such a manner that upon a positioning in the non-operating position it automatically is brought into contact with the operational electrode end (5) for grounding the high voltage electrode (1).
Patent AU-2006347573-B2 (AU)
Title: Synthetic genomes
Inventor: SMITH HAMILTON O
IPC: C12N5/04
Filed: 2006-12-06
Granted: 2013-01-17
Abstract: Methods are provided for constructing a synthetic genome, comprising generating and assembling nucleic acid cassettes comprising portions of the genome, wherein at least one of the nucleic acid cassettes is constructed from nucleic acid components that have been chemically synthesized, or from copies of the chemically synthesized nucleic acid components. In one embodiment, the entire synthetic genome is constructed from nucleic acid components that have been chemically synthesized, or from copies of the chemically synthesized nucleic acid components. Rational methods may be used to design the synthetic genome (e.g., to establish a minimal genome and/or to optimize the function of genes within a genome, such as by mutating or rearranging the order of the genes). Synthetic genomes of the invention may be introduced into vesicles (e.g., bacterial cells from which part or all of the resident genome has been removed, or synthetic vesicles) to generate synthetic cells. Synthetic genomes or synthetic cells may be used for a variety of purposes, including the generation of synthetic fuels, such as hydrogen or ethanol.
Patent AU-2007209827-B2 (AU)
Title: Flow meter
Inventor: LINCOLN DAVID
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 2007-08-17
Granted: 2012-10-18
Abstract: An electromagnetic flow meter (1) for measuring flow rate of a fluid passing therethrough comprises a conduit (3) defining a fluid inlet (7), a fluid outlet (7) and a measuring section (10) 5 positioned between the inlet and the outlet. The flow meter also comprises a single coil (17) for generating a magnetic field across the measuring section and electrodes (14-1, 14-2) for detecting induced electrical potential due to the fluid passage. In one preferred embodiment the coil is arranged to surround a section ofthe measuring section over a segment angle of between 140 and 180 degrees. In another preferred embodiment, the electrodes are positioned so that 10 they are offset from being opposite each other on the centreline of the measuring section, by an offset angle of between 5 degrees and 45 degrees. (Figure 2B)
Patent AU-2007260776-B2 (AU)
Title: Reformed alcohol power systems
Inventor: MORGENSTERN DAVID A
IPC: F02M27/02
Filed: 2007-06-13
Granted: 2012-11-08
Abstract: Improved alcohol reforming processes and reformed alcohol power systems utilizing those processes are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the alcohol reforming processes utilize a thermally conductive reforming catalyst that allows efficient, low-temperature reforming of an alcohol fuel to produce a reformate gas mixture comprising hydrogen. The present invention makes possible the efficient utilization of alcohol fuels in an internal combustion engine to generate electrical or mechanical power such as in vehicular applications.
Patent AU-2007267291-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods for the identification of ZAP-70 interacting molecules and for the purification of ZAP-70
Inventor: EBERHARD DIRK
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2007-06-01
Granted: 2013-09-12
Abstract: The invention provides in a first aspect a method for the identification of an ZAP-70 interacting compound, comprising the steps of a) providing a protein preparation containing phosphorylated ZAP-70, b) contacting the protein preparation with aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 immobilized on a solid support under conditions allowing the formation of an aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 - phosphorylated ZAP-70 complex, c) incubating the aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 — phosphorylated ZAP-70 complex with a given compound, and d) determining whether the compound is able to separate phosphorylated ZAP-70 from the immobilized aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24. In a second aspect, the present invention relates to A method for the identification of an ZAP-70 interacting compound, comprising the steps of a) providing a protein preparation containing phosphorylated ZAP-70, b) contacting the protein preparation with ligand aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 immobilized on a solid support and with a given compound under conditions allowing the formation of an aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 - phosphorylated ZAP-70 complex, and c) detecting the aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 - phosphorylated ZAP-70 complex formed in step b). hi a third aspect, the invention provides a method for the identification of an ZAP-70 interacting compound, comprising the steps of: a) providing two aliquots of a protein preparation containing phosphorylated ZAP-70, b) contacting one aliquot with aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 immobilized on a solid support under conditions allowing the formation of an aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 - phosphorylated ZAP-70 complex, c) contacting the other aliquot with aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 immobilized on a solid support and with a given compound under conditions allowing the formation of an aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 - phosphorylated ZAP-70 complex, and d) determining the amount of aminopyrido- pyrimidine ligand 24 - phosphorylated ZAP-70 complex formed in steps b) and c). In a forth aspect, the invention relates to a method for the identification of an ZAP-70 interacting compound, comprising the steps of: a) providing two aliquots comprising each at least one cell containing phosphorylated ZAP-70, b) incubating one aliquot with a given compound, c) harvesting the cells of each aliquot, d) lysing the cells in order to obtain protein preparations, e) contacting the protein preparations with aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 immobilized on a solid support under conditions allowing the formation of an aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 - phosphorylated ZAP-70 complex, and f) determining the amount of aminopyrido-pyrimidine ligand 24 - phosphorylated ZAP-70 complex formed in each aliquot in step e).
Patent AU-2007275313-B2 (AU)
Title: Use of multiple transformation enhancer sequences to improve plant transformation efficiency
Inventor: GILBERTSON LARRY
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2007-07-18
Granted: 2012-08-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for improving the efficiency of and medicated plant cell transformation by use of additional transformation enhancer sequences, such as overdrive or TSS sequences, operably linked to a T-DNA border sequence on a recombinant construct that comprises T-DNA.
Patent AU-2007284219-B2 (AU)
Title: System and method for all-inside suture fixation for implant attachment and soft tissue repair
Inventor: HARRIS STEPHEN VAUGHAN
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2007-07-26
Granted: 2013-12-12
Abstract: A system for repairing a meniscus includes a suture that includes a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible portion connecting the first anchor and the second anchor. The flexible portion includes a self-locking slide knot between the first anchor and the second anchor. The system also includes a needle having a longitudinal extending bore and an open end. The bore is configured to receive the first anchor and the second anchor. The system further includes a body portion operatively connected to the needle at a distal end of the body portion. The body portion has a lumen. The system also includes a pusher configured to rotate and slide within the lumen of the body portion and the longitudinal extending bore of the needle. The pusher has first and second stop surfaces, each of which is constructed and arranged to engage a proximal end of the body portion.
Patent AU-2007318331-B2 (AU)
Title: Integrated humidifier chamber and lid
Inventor: STANTON CHRISTIE JAYNE
IPC: A61M16/16
Filed: 2007-10-31
Granted: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A blower unit for use as part of an integrated blower/humidification system is described. The blower unit has an outer casing, which encloses and forms part of the blower unit, the casing including an air inlet vent. The blower unit further includes a humidifier compartment for receiving a humidifier unit with a separate gases inlet and outlet, the compartment having a heater base for heating the contents of the humidifier unit. The compartment also has a blower inlet port which aligns with the humidifier unit inlet in use, the blower providing a gases path through the casing between the inlet vent and the inlet port. The blower unit also includes a fan for providing a pressurised gases stream along the gases path, and a power supply unit for powering the fan. The gases path is routed over the power supply unit in order to provide a cooling air flow.
Patent AU-2007347692-B2 (AU)
Title: Multi-region chewing gum composition including isomalt gum region
Inventor: VALENTINA VISCI
IPC: A23G4/00
Filed: 2007-07-27
Granted: 2011-07-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to chewing or bubble gum compositions that include a first region composition and a second, or gum, region adjacent to or surrounding the first region. The first region composition may be a center-fill composition, such as a liquid- fill composition. The second region includes a polyol composition including isomalt alone or in combination with other polyols. The addition of isomalt to the second region provides stability to the chewing gum composition and reduces the problem of leaking and migration of the first region composition into the second region. The multi-region chewing gum composition also may include a coating region which surrounds or covers the second region.
Patent AU-2008282541-B2 (AU)
Title: Tunably crosslinked hyaluronic acid compositions
Inventor: STROUMPOULIS DIMITRIOS
IPC: A61L27/20
Filed: 2008-07-24
Granted: 2013-09-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to biocompatible crosslinked hyaluronic acid gel compositions, methods of their manufacture and use, and the crosslinkers used to make them. In one aspect of the invention, a polyethylene glycol crosslinking agent is described for crosslinking hyaluronic acid preferably a multifunctional one like 4-Arm Star PEG. In another aspect of the invention, crosslinking agents comprising more than two functional groups are described. These multifunctional crosslinking agents can be used on their own to crosslink hyaluronic acid, or they may be combined with bifunctional crosslinking agents in varying ratios to make hyaluronic acid of tunable mechanical strength and hardness. The present invention also discloses hyaluronic acid compositions that have been coated with polyethylene glycol and methods of their use.
Patent AU-2008325608-B2 (AU)
Title: Combination of anti-angiogenic substance and anti-tumor platinum complex
Inventor: YAMAMOTO YUJI
IPC: A61K31/282
Filed: 2008-11-07
Granted: 2013-03-14
Abstract: The object is to discover a pharmaceutical composition having an excellent anti-tumor effect and a therapeutic method for cancer. 4-(3-Chloro-4-(cyclopropylaminocarbonyl)aminophenoxy)-7- methoxy-6-quinolinecarboxamide, an analogous compound or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate of the compound, the analogous compound or the pharmacologically acceptable salt can exhibit an excellent anti-tumor effect when used in combination with an anti-tumor platinum complex.
Patent AU-2009201446-B2 (AU)
Title: A lock for a sliding door
Inventor: ALCHIN MICHAEL BRIAN
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 2009-04-14
Granted: 2015-09-24
Abstract: A LOCK FOR A SLIDING DOOR Abstract A lock (10) for a sliding door. The lock (10) is to be mounted on the sliding door or window to engage in adjacent vertical frame member or striker to retain the 5 sliding door or window in a closed position. The lock (10) includes a slide (20) movable along a path (21) by means of a toggle (35), with the slide (20) in turn causing pivoting of a pair of tongues (16, 17). vOR cci)