baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2011201273-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods of forming a conductive transparent oxide film layer for use in a cadmium telluride based thin film photovoltaic device
Inventor: FELDMAN-PEABODY SCOTT DANIEL
IPC: H01L31/0296
Filed: 2011-03-22
Granted: 2012-07-05
Abstract: METHODS OF FORMING A CONDUCTIVE TRANSPARENT OXIDE FILM LAYER FOR USE IN A CADMIUM TELLURIDE BASED THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE Methods are generally provided for forming a conductive oxide layer (14) on a substrate (12). In one particular embodiment, the method can include sputtering a transparent conductive oxide layer (14) on a substrate (12) from a target (e.g., including cadmium stannate) in a sputtering atmosphere comprising cadmium. The transparent conductive oxide layer (14) can be sputtered at a sputtering temperature of about 1000 C to about 600' C. Methods are also generally provided for manufacturing a cadmium telluride based thin film photovoltaic device (10). 32 Forming a TCO layer on a glass substrate 34 Forming a resistive transparent layer on the TCO layer 36 Forming a cadmium sulfide layer on the resistive transparent layer 38 Forming a cadmium telluride layer on the cadmium sulfide layer 40 Annealing the cadmium telluride layer in the presence of cadmium chloride 42 Washing the surface of the cadmium telluride layer to remove oxides 44 Doping the cadmium telluride layer with copper 46 Applying back contact layer(s) over the cadmium telluride layer 48 Applying an encapsulating glass over the back contact layers) Fig. 2
Patent AU-2011207281-B2 (AU)
Title: Intracameral sustained release therapeutic agent implants
Inventor: ROBINSON MICHAEL R
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2011-01-21
Granted: 2016-10-20
Abstract: Described herein are intracameral implants including at least one therapeutic agent for treatment of at least one ocular condition. The implants described herein are not anchored to the ocular tissue, but rather are held in place by currents and gravity present in the anterior chamber of an eye. The implants are preferably polymeric, biodegradable and provide sustained release of at least one therapeutic agent to both the trabecular meshwork and associated ocular tissue and the fluids within the anterior chamber of an eye.
Patent AU-2011226816-B2 (AU)
Title: Reduced RVP oxygenated gasoline composition and method
Inventor: WOLF LESLIE R
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2011-09-22
Granted: 2012-08-30
Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure Compositions of oxygenated gasolines are disclosed that have reduced vapor pressure compared to those containing a single oxygenate and no RVP reducing 5 compound. Such compositions can be formed at a refinery or at a terminal. Methods of reducing vapor pressure of an oxygenated gasoline are disclosed and methods of reducing vapor pressure constraints upon a refinery in the production of oxygenated gasoline are disclosed. Fundamental properties of RVP reducing compounds are disclosed including IR spectrum analysis. Processes and methods for blending and 10 distributing these fuels are also disclosed.
Patent AU-2011238887-B2 (AU)
Title: Tubular embedded nozzle assembly for controlling the flow rate of fluids downhole
Inventor: HAMID SYED
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2011-02-25
Granted: 2015-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus (100) for controlling the flow rate of a fluid during downhole operations. The apparatus (100) includes a tubular member (134) having a flow path (136) between inner and outer portions of the tubular member (134). The flow path (136) includes an inlet (138) in an inner sidewall (140) and an outlet (142) in an outer sidewall (144) of the tubular member (134). The inlet (138) and the outlet (142) are laterally offset from each other. A fluidic device (146) is positioned in the flow path (136) between the inlet (138) and the outlet (142). The fluidic device (146) is embedded within the tubular member (134) between the inner sidewall (140) and the outer sidewall (144). The fluidic device (146) includes a nozzle (154) having a throat portion (156) and a diffuser portion (158) such that fluid will flow through the nozzle (154) at a critical flow rate.
Patent AU-2011250736-B2 (AU)
Title: Rotational force transmitting part
Inventor: MORIOKA MASANARI
IPC: G03G21/16
Filed: 2011-11-11
Granted: 2014-05-29
Abstract: ROTATIONAL FORCE TRANSMITTING PART 5 A rotating force transmitting part for an electrophotographic photosensitive drum for a main assembly of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus, wherein the main assembly of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a 10 driving shaft, to be driven by a motor, having the rotating force applying portion, and wherein the electrophotographic photosensitive drum is dismountable from the main assembly of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus in a direction substantial perpendicular 15 with an axial direction of the driving shaft, the rotating force transmitting part includes a coupling member engageable with the rotational force applying portion to receive a rotational force for rotating the electrophotographic photosensitive drum in the state in 20 which electrophotographic photosensitive drum is mounted to the main assembly of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus, wherein the coupling member being capable of taking a rotational force transmitting angular position for transmitting the rotational force for 25 rotating the electrophotographic photosensitive drum to the electrophotographic photosensitive drum and a disengaging angular position in which the coupling member is inclined away from the axis of the electrophotographic photosensitive drum from the rotational force transmitting 30 angular position, wherein when the process cartridge is dismounted from the main assembly of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus in a direction eCAcoc , no e 902015D2 substantially perpendicular to the axis of the electrophotographic photosensitive drum, the coupling member moves from the rotational force transmitting angular position to the disengaging angular position. 5705996_1.DOC 902015D2
Patent AU-2011253905-B2 (AU)
Title: Generation of fresh water
Inventor: ITO YUTAKA
IPC: C02F1/44
Filed: 2011-12-08
Granted: 2012-08-16
Abstract: An object is to provide a fresh water generating method that is capable of efficiently producing purified water, such as fresh water, from unpurified water, 5 such as sea water. Provided is a fresh water generating method for generating fresh water by way of reverse osmosis membrane filtration, which includes mixing sea water with low salt concentration water having a salt concentration lower than sea water to produce mixed water, and subjecting the mixed water prepared by the mixing to reverse osmosis membrane filtration, thereby generating fresh water. 30064501 (GHMatters) P85416.AU.I 8l2/11 CLJ C ) T- C14 bJ C14 r4-3
Patent AU-2011303473-B2 (AU)
Title: A fall protection system
Inventor: SMIT JOHANNES THEODORUS
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2011-09-16
Granted: 2016-02-18
Abstract: The invention concerns a fall protection system for use when working on an elevated structure. The system includes an anchor rope which is securable on opposite sides of the elevated structure so that the anchor rope extends from one side of the structure to the opposite side of the structure. A safety rope, which is connectable to the anchor rope and to a harness worn by a user, is also provided. The system further includes a rope length adjustment device which is connectable to the safety rope and adapted to allow the safety rope to pass therethrough so that the effective length of safety rope extending between the rope length adjustment device and the anchor rope can be adjusted up to a certain length determined by the user in order to define a safe working area. The anchor rope may be connected to anchor points on the structure by means of belay-fall arrest-descending devices which allows a user to be lowered in a controlled manner down to ground level in the event of a fall occurring. The invention also concerns a method of installing the fall protection system.
Patent AU-2011320054-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for integrating controls for captive power generation facilities with controls for metallurgical facilities
Inventor: DELONG GARTH
IPC: H02J3/46
Filed: 2011-10-19
Granted: 2015-02-12
Abstract: A control system for a combined power generation and metallurgical plant facility integrates generator-side and load-side control to provide coordinated operation of the two processes. The power generation facility includes one or more generator units and the metallurgical plant facility includes one or more controllable loads. Operating characteristics of the one or more loads are fed back to the one or generator units through a master controller to determine input control parameters for the one or more generator units. Similarly control signals and operating characteristics of the one or more generators are fed forward to the one or more loads through the master controller to determine input control parameters for the one or more loads. Using feed-forward as well as feed-back loops to exchange generator output and load set-point information, power balance between the generator units and controlled loads is maintained within an operating envelope.
Patent AU-2011344251-B2 (AU)
Title: Polyamines having secondary aliphatic amino groups
Inventor: BUTIKOFER PIERRE-ANDRE
IPC: C07C209/24
Filed: 2011-12-13
Granted: 2016-06-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyamines having secondary amino groups, a process for preparing them, adducts of these polyamines and their uses. The polyamines can be prepared in a simple way from readily available starting materials. They and their adducts have, in particular, a low viscosity and are suitable as constituent of polyurethane and polyurea compositions having excellent processability and high flexibility, and also as constituent of epoxy resin compositions, in particular coatings.
Patent AU-2011380958-B2 (AU)
Title: Instrumented core barrels and methods of monitoring a core while the core is being cut
Inventor: BITTAR MICHAEL S
IPC: G01V3/18
Filed: 2011-11-09
Granted: 2014-09-11
Abstract: A formation core analysis system can include an inner barrel and a toroidal electromagnetic antenna which transmits electromagnetic signals into a formation core when the core is received in the inner barrel. Another formation core analysis system can include an inner barrel and multiple longitudinally spaced apart electrodes which electrically contact a formation core when the core is received in the inner barrel. A speed of displacement of the core into the inner barrel may be indicated by differences between measurements taken via the electrodes as the core displaces into the inner barrel. A method of measuring resistivity of a formation core as the core is being cut can include transmitting electromagnetic signals into the core from a toroidal electromagnetic antenna as the core is being cut by a coring bit.
Patent AU-2012202359-B2 (AU)
Title: Titanium oxide spacing by SIP
Inventor: FAN XIAOWU
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 2012-04-23
Granted: 2014-09-04
Abstract: A method of making a titanium oxide-containing coating composition comprises attaching an initiator to a pretreated titanium oxide to form an initiator/pretreated titanium oxide complex. The pretreated titanium oxide includes a plurality of pretreated titanium oxide particles which are titanium oxide particles that are pretreated with at least one metal oxide. The initiator/pretreated titanium oxide complex is contacted with a polymerizable unsaturated monomer such that a polymeric encapsulate forms on the initiator/pretreated titanium oxide particles to form polymeric encapsulated titanium oxide particles.
Patent AU-2012205547-B2 (AU)
Title: Lipid-lowering antidiabetic agent
Inventor: MYLARI BANAVARA L
IPC: A61K31/155
Filed: 2012-01-12
Granted: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A composition which includes a salt of metformin and the use of the composition for treatment of or use in prediabetes, diabetes, lowering triglycerides and/or other conditions in mammals.
Patent AU-2012212381-B2 (AU)
Title: Precipitation of zinc from solution
Inventor: VOIGT PAUL BENJAMIN
IPC: C22B19/00
Filed: 2012-01-27
Granted: 2016-02-25
Abstract: A method of precipitating a zinc containing solid from an acidic solution containing dissolved zinc and magnesium comprising contacting the solution with a calcium containing neutralising agent to raise the pH of the solution to 4.5 to 7.5 at a temperature of from 70 to 95°C to thereby precipitate a solid zinc containing material and gypsum without causing substantial precipitation of magnesium, and separating the zinc containing material from the gypsum.
Patent AU-2012216548-B2 (AU)
Title: Container with cover
Inventor: MOGIL MELVIN S
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 2012-08-30
Granted: 2015-04-09
Abstract: A soft-sided insulated container assembly (20) with a removable thermal storage member (30) mounted therein. The container (20) has a first portion (22) and a second portion (32). The first portion (22) forms a body and the second portion (32) forms a lid movable between a first position obstructing access to a chamber defined in the first portion and a second position permitting access. The lid (32) has a structural frame (34) having members defining a seat for the thermal storage member when the lid is in the first position. The storage member has portions operable matingly to engage the frame members. Fig. 1b 74 -62 FIG. 1 b
Patent AU-2012225473-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants
Inventor: LOPEZ RODOLF MORGENSTERN
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2012-03-07
Granted: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A dilation introducer for orthopedic surgery is provided for minimally invasive access for insertion of an intervertebral implant. The dilation introducer may be used to provide an access position through Kambin's triangle from a posterolateral approach. A first dilator tube with a first longitudinal axis is provided. A second dilator tube may be introduced over the first, advanced along a second longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from the first. A third dilator tube may be introduced over the second, advanced along a third longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from both the first and the second. An access cannula may be introduced over the third dilator tube. With the first, second, and third dilator tubes removed, surgical instruments may pass through the access cannula to operate on an intervertebral disc and/or insert an intervertebral implant.
Patent AU-2012242802-B2 (AU)
Title: Systems and methods for managing blood donations
Inventor: GOODNOW JAMES E
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2012-04-12
Granted: 2017-04-20
Abstract: Methods and apparatus collecting blood from patients and managing blood donations are provided, which may include any number of features. One feature is a blood collection device configured to collect blood from a patient and periodically transmit blood collection data from the device to a control system. Another feature is a system and method for updating firmware on a plurality of blood collection devices. In one embodiment, a software interface with a blood collection control can be used to specify a blood collection protocol, and the blood collection protocol can be then transmitted to one or more blood collection devices.
Patent AU-2012245234-B2 (AU)
Title: Calcium sequestering composition
Inventor: SMITH TYLER N
IPC: C11D7/14
Filed: 2012-04-20
Granted: 2015-10-29
Abstract: This invention relates to compositions which are capable of sequestering calcium ions and are derived in part from renewable carbohydrate feedstocks. The calcium sequestering compositions are mixtures containing one or more hydroxycarboxylic acid salts, one or more oxoacid anion salts, and one or more citric acid salts.
Patent AU-2012256040-B2 (AU)
Title: Weight management genetic test systems and methods
Inventor: CASTELLON VICTOR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2012-05-14
Granted: 2016-11-24
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nutritional genomic weight management algorithm running on a computer system, and more specifically, a nutritional genomic weight management algorithm where an analysis of a customer's unique DNA results in individualized diet and exercise plans, in accordance with the present invention. Methods of weight management, weight management business methods, and panels of alleles for nutritional genomics are also disclosed.
Patent AU-2012265586-B2 (AU)
Title: Articulated shearer
Inventor: NIEDERRITER EDWARD F
IPC: E21C25/06
Filed: 2012-12-17
Granted: 2014-07-03
Abstract: A longwall shearer mining machine that is mounted on a rail generally includes a first chassis portion with a first cutting arm mounted thereto and a second chassis portion with a second cutting arm mounted thereto. Each of the first and the second chassis portions is slidably coupled to the rail. The first and second chassis portions are coupled at a pivot joint. The pivot joint allows each of the first and the second chassis portions to adjust its respective orientation with respect to a horizontal ground plane when the articulated shearer travels over a hump or a valley, thereby maintaining sufficient headroom. ./120 ---127 190-.. 170 - 180 - 260 160 60 165 220
Patent AU-2012266378-B2 (AU)
Title: Compounds having muscarinic receptor antagonist and beta2 adrenergic receptor agonist activity
Inventor: RANCATI FABIO
IPC: A61P11/06
Filed: 2012-06-07
Granted: 2017-03-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds acting both as muscarinic receptor antagonists and beta2 adrenergic receptor agonists, to processes for their preparation, to compositions comprising them, to therapeutic uses and combinations with other pharmaceutical active ingredients.
Patent AU-2012268478-B2 (AU)
Title: Surrounding area monitoring device for work vehicle
Inventor: TANUKI TOMIKAZU
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2012-05-23
Granted: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A device for monitoring the perimeter of a work vehicle, wherein a first image-capturing unit captures an image of a first region of the periphery of a work vehicle and obtains first image data. An overhead-image-producing unit produces an overhead image of the periphery of the work vehicle by projecting the first image data onto a predetermined virtual-projection surface (31). The virtual-projection surface (31) includes a configuration in which the height from the ground increases closer to the work vehicle.
Patent AU-2012312825-B2 (AU)
Title: Ophthalmic endoilluminators with directed light
Inventor: AULD JACK R
IPC: A61B17/14
Filed: 2012-09-10
Granted: 2016-12-01
Abstract: Certain embodiments of an endoilluminator may include a cannula, an intermediate material, and an optical fiber. The cannula has a substantially cylindrical shape that defines an interior region and has a cylindrical axis. The intermediate material is disposed within the interior region. The optical fiber is disposed within the intermediate material and has a fiber optical axis and a distal end configured to emit light. The emitted light has an illumination pattern with an illumination axis that is not parallel to the cylindrical axis.
Patent AU-2012336204-B2 (AU)
Title: Eyewear with chroma enhancement
Inventor: MCCABE BROCK SCOTT
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2012-10-19
Granted: 2016-08-25
Abstract: The invention provides a curved polymeric eyewear comprising a lens body injection moulded around a laminated lens blank having one or more chroma enhancement dyes in one of the layers of the laminate. Some embodiments provide on or more of the layers of the laminate having an attenuation of 0.8 of visible light in the 440 to 490 nm band. In certain embodiments, the eyewear incorporates an optical filter eg polarizer that enhances chroma within one or more spectral bands. In certain embodiments, one or methods of production of incorporating the dyes in to the polymer are disclosed eg carbon dioxide solvent or dry colour blending.
Patent AU-2012356248-B2 (AU)
Title: Tampon
Inventor: MCDANIEL MARY LOU
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2012-10-31
Granted: 2017-06-22
Abstract: A pledget for a tampon having improved leakage prevention of bodily fluid after the tampon is inserted in the vagina. The pledget has a contact member in communication with the absorbent core of the pledget. The contact member can have a contact element which can expand outward from the pledget upon contact with bodily fluid.
Patent AU-2013202310-B2 (AU)
Title: Compositions and methods for the removal of biofilms
Inventor: GOODMAN STEVEN D
IPC: C07K14/195
Filed: 2013-04-03
Granted: 2016-06-02
Abstract: This invention provides isolated or recombinant polypeptides that are useful to vaccinate individuals suffering from chronic/recurrent biofilm disease or as a therapeutic for those with an existing infection. The individuals immune system will then naturally generate antibodies which prevent or clear these bacteria from the host by interfering with the construction and or maintenance of a functional protective biofilm. Alternatively, antibodies to the polypeptides can be administered to treat or prevent infection. Bacteria that cannot form functional biofilms are more readily cleared by the remainder of the hosts immune system.
Patent AU-2013203007-B2 (AU)
Title: Transparent display apparatus and method thereof
Inventor: YUN IL-KOOK
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2013-04-08
Granted: 2014-12-11
Abstract: A transparent display apparatus and method for displaying information thereon includes sensing a position of an object, sensing a position of a user, determining an area of the transparent display through which the object is viewable by the user, and displaying the information on the transparent display based on the area. 11 -J
Patent AU-2013207844-B2 (AU)
Title: Bias member for the doctor blade of the developer unit in an imaging device
Inventor: GIBSON NICHOLAS FENLEY
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 2013-01-11
Granted: 2015-04-09
Abstract: A doctor blade assembly for the developer unit of an electrophotographic imaging system. The doctor blade assembly includes a blade member having a first longitudinal edge for contacting a developer roll of an imaging system; a bracket member operatively connected to the blade member; and at least one bias member having a first end portion along a first longitudinal end portion of the bracket member and a second end portion contacting a distal portion of the blade member so as to present a force thereon. The force presented by the bias member serves as a counterforce to at least partly offset a force presented on the doctor blade and developer roll by a seal member of the developer unit.
Patent AU-2013222129-B2 (AU)
Title: Esophageal microRNA expression profiles in eosinophilic esophagitis
Inventor: ROTHENBERG MARC E
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2013-02-22
Granted: 2018-02-15
Abstract: Methods and compositions disclosed herein generally relate to methods of treating eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) and eosinophilic disorders by providing or enhancing a diagnosis of EE and eosinophilic disorders. In particular, the invention relates to obtaining a sample from a patient, then quantifying from the sample an amount of one or more microRNAs (miRNAs) associated with EE, wherein an altered level of the miRNA correlates with a positive diagnosis of EE. An EE diagnosis can then be provided or enhanced, based upon the quantifying step, and an appropriate treatment can be administered to the patient. The invention further relates to diagnostic kits, tests, and/or arrays that can be used to quantify the one or more miRNAs associated with EE, as well as treatments developed to up-regulate or down-regulate one or more miRNAs and/or their downstream pathways relevant to EE or asthma. The invention further relates to the use of IGF1 and IGF1R inhibitors for the treatment of EE and eosinophilic disorders.