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Patent NZ-523616-A (NZ)
Title: Carton forming machine
Inventor: SCHOLTES WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B31B50/62
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A carton forming machine having a blank feeding section (1) which receives blanks from stacked supplies of blanks (10, 11), means (2) for gluing folding and compressing side wall of the blank to form reinforced side walls and end flaps, mandrel means (3) about which the blanks are folded, glued and held to form an open topped carton, the mandrel means including first and second mandrels mounted on a rotating turret (15) and having associated blank holding means (17, 18), the machine being operable to rotate the mandrels when a carton has been formed while the carton is held by the holding means to ensure that the glue sets and to present an empty mandrel about which the next blank is to be folded, thereby ensuring that the throughput of the machine is not compromised while the glue sets.
Patent NZ-524655-A (NZ)
Title: Elecronically enhanced media air filtration system
Inventor: O'HARA WILLIAM E
IPC: B03C3/38
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: A portable air filtration system for removing contaminants from room air comprises a power supply and an air blower module (400) electrically connected to the power supply. The air filtration system further comprises an ionization module (500) engaged with the air blower module (400) and comprising a first control grid (510) and a high voltage grid (520) electrically connected to the power supply. The air filtration system further comprises a filter module (600) removably engaged with the ionization module (500). The filter module (600) comprises a filter (616) and a second control grid (610). Engagement of the filter module (600) and the ionization module (500) creates an electrical connection between the second control grid (610) and the power supply. Activation of the air filtration system creates a first ionization field between the high voltage grid and the first control grid and a second ionization field between the high voltage grid and the second control grid.
Patent NZ-533320-A (NZ)
Title: Improved purification of 4, 4'(5')-di-t-butylcyclohexano-18-crown-6
Inventor: BOND ANDREW H
IPC: C01G99/00
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A method for purifying a predetermined water-insoluble extractant from a composition containing one or more additional extractants, synthesis reaction starting materials and reaction byproducts that comprises the steps of: (a) providing a liquid phase composition containing the predetermined extractant and one or more additional extractants, synthesis reaction starting materials, and reaction byproducts that are dissolved as solutes in an organic diluent; (b) admixing an ion-containing compound with the composition to form an extractant/ion complex and a new phase, the extractant/ion complex having a greater affinity for the new phase than for the first-named phase, wherein if the ion also forms a further complex with the one or more additional extractants, synthesis reaction starting materials, and reaction byproducts that may be present in the composition, any such further complex formed exhibits less of an affinity for the new phase than does the predetermined extractant/ion complex; (c) separating the predetermined extractant/ion complex from the first named phase by using the new phase affinity; (d) separating the separated predetermined extractant/ion complex into extractant and ion; and (e) recovering the predetermined extractant.
Patent NZ-538669-A (NZ)
Title: Process for differential diagnosis of alzheimer's dementia in patients exhibiting mild cognitive impairment
Inventor: JACKOWSKI GEORGE
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A method for determining those patients suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who have a likelihood of progressing to Alzheimer's disease (AD) is disclosed. The method involves directly detecting the presence of a biochemical marker, specifically human glutamine synthetase, in bodily fluid, preferably blood or a blood product. The detection is by an immunoassay incorporating an antibody specific to human glutamine synthetase. In addition, a method for distinguishing between AD and non-AD dementia is disclosed.
Patent NZ-541904-A (NZ)
Title: LNG production in cryogenic natural gas processing plants
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN D
IPC: F25J3/02
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A process for liquefying natural gas in conjunction with processing natural gas to recover natural gas liquids (NGL) is disclosed. In the process, the natural gas stream to be liquefied is taken from one of the streams in the NGL recovery plant and cooled under pressure to condense it. A distillation stream is withdrawn from the NGL recovery plant to provide some of the cooling required to condense the natural gas stream. A portion of the condensed stream is expanded to an intermediate pressure and then used to provide some of the cooling required to condense the natural gas stream, and thereafter routed to the NGL recovery plant so that any heavier hydrocarbons it contains can be recovered in the NGL product. The remaining portion of the condensed stream is expanded to low pressure to form the liquefied natural gas stream.
Patent NZ-542123-A (NZ)
Title: Automatic subscription system for applications and services provided to wireless devices
Inventor: YU JULIE
IPC: G06Q20/16
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A system, method, and computer program that automatically creates a subscription for applications and services provided to wireless devices from other computer devices on a wireless network, where the subscription requires periodic payment by the wireless device subscriber for continued access to the application or service. The system monitors wireless device end-user interaction with other computer devices, such as application download servers, across the wireless network and when the end-user obtains an application or service from the computer device, the system automatically records the subscription and can either bill the wireless device subscriber for the subscription(s) or transmit the bill to the carrier or other entity to bill the subscriber.
Patent NZ-543189-A (NZ)
Title: Process for the simultaneous conversion of methane and organic oxygenate to C2 to C10 hydrocarbons
Inventor: CHOUDHARY VASANT RAMCHANDRA
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the simultaneous conversion of methane and organic oxygenate(s), represented by a general formula: CnH2n+1OCmH2m+1 wherein, C, H and O are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen elements, respectively; n is an integer having a value between 1 and 4; and m is an integer having a value between zero and 4, to C2-C10 hydrocarbons and hydrogen, the process comprises: i. contacting a gaseous feed comprising methane and at least one organic oxygenate with a methane to organic oxygenate mole ratio above 0.5, with a bifunctional pentasil zeolite catalyst essentially comprising at least one metallic element selected from the group consisting of Ga, In, Zn, Fe, Mo, Ag, Au, noble metals and rare earth elements, having strong acidic and dehydrogenation sites, such that the ratio of moles of methane converted to moles of organic oxygenate in the feed is at least 0.05, to obtain a product stream; ii. subjecting the product stream obtained in step (i) to condensation to condense normally liquid products containing liquid hydrocarbons and water therefrom, and separating the condensed liquid products from gaseous products in the product stream, to obtain liquid hydrocarbons and water and a gaseous product stream; iii. separating hydrogen from the gaseous product stream obtained in step (ii); and iv. recycling the gaseous product stream after separation of hydrogen in step (iii) to step (i), with or without the separation of normally gaseous C2+ hydrocarbons.
Patent NZ-544216-A (NZ)
Title: Relaxin superfamily peptide analogues
Inventor: DEL BORGO MARK
IPC: A61P15/00
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a monomeric, cyclic peptide analogue of a B-chain of a relaxin superfamily member protein which binds to a biological target of the relaxin superfamily protein, and modulates an activity of the biological target, wherein the analogue is produced by modification of a turn or loop moiety of the B-chain of the relaxin superfamily protein, the modification involving selection of at least a first and a second amino acid residue with an alpha-helix or beta-strand carbon separation distance of less than six amstrongs and cross-linking the first and second amino acids, wherein the cross-link conformationally constrains the analogue.
Patent NZ-544944-A (NZ)
Title: Support for immobilising catalytically active units
Inventor: RATHENOW JORG
IPC: C12M3/04
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: Disclosed is a porous supporting body which encompasses carbon with layer-like construction, which is essentially comprised of one or more of activated carbon, sintered activated carbon, amorphous, crystalline, or semicrystalline carbon, graphite, carbon-containing material that was produced pyrolytically, carbon fiber, or carbides, carbonitrides, oxycarbides or oxycarbonitrides of metals or nonmetals, as well as mixtures thereof, comprising: at least one porous material layer, and catalytically active units for chemical and/or biological reaction, wherein the at least one porous material layer that, while keeping its shape, is rolled up on itself or arranged in such a way into a cylindrical body such that a flow-through space exists between at least two sections of the material layer, with one section on top of another; and wherein the catalytically active units for chemical and/or biological reactions are essentially immobilized on the supporting body; wherein the catalytic units are selected from the group comprising organometallic complex compounds, metals, metal oxides, alloys, enzymes, or mixtures thereof; wherein the outer surface of the porous supporting body is at least partially in direct contact with a semipermeable separating layer that is essentially impermeable for the catalytic units; and wherein the semipermeable separating layer is comprised of carbon fibers, activated carbon, pyrolytic carbon, single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes, carbon molecular sieve, and particularly carbon-containing material deposited by means of CVD or PVD.
Patent NZ-545948-A (NZ)
Title: Improvements in vaccination
Inventor: BEMBRIDGE GARY PETER
IPC: A61K39/39
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: Provided is an adjuvant composition comprising (i) a TLR-7 agonist or nucleotide sequence encoding a TLR-7 agonist; and (ii) a nucleotide sequence encoding Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF). Further provided are methods of manufacture of the composition and uses of the composition for the manufacture of a medicament for increasing an immune response and for treating a patient suffering from or susceptible to a tumour.
Patent NZ-546182-A (NZ)
Title: Controlled release formulations of opioid and nonopioid analgesics such as hydrocodone and acetaminophen
Inventor: CRUZ EVANGELINE
IPC: A61K31/16
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a sustained release dosage form for twice daily oral dosing to a human patient, comprising a) a semipermeable wall defining a cavity and having an exit orifice formed or formable therein; b) a push displacement layer contained within the cavity and located distal to the exit orifice; c) a sustained release drug layer contained within the cavity, wherein said sustained release drug layer contains a therapeutically effective amount of an opioid analgesic such as hydrocodone and a therapeutically effective amount of non-opioid analgesic such as paracetamol, wherein said amount of non-opioid analgesic is between 20 and 100 times said amount of opioid analgesic by weight, wherein said sustained release drug layer is released from the dosage form as an erodible solid to provide sustained release of each of said opioid analgesic and said non-opioid analgesic at rates proportional to each other in said dosage form such that the release rate of said opioid analgesic does not deviate more than about 20% of the release rate of said non-opioid analgesic at the same point in time.
Patent NZ-548609-A (NZ)
Title: A financing method and system for purchasing an energy efficient product
Inventor: DUNCAN ANDREW GARETH
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A computer system for calculating energy cost savings associated with the purchase of an energy efficient product is disclosed. The system includes a processor arranged to retrieve first data associated with a first energy usage prior to use of the product, retrieve second data associated with a predicted second energy usage when using the product, calculate an energy usage difference value between the first energy usage and second energy usage using the retrieved first and second data, and, calculate an energy cost saving value based on the energy usage difference value. The second data includes meteorological data and location data associated with the product.
Patent NZ-549210-A (NZ)
Title: Packaging for disposable soft contact lenses
Inventor: NEWMAN STEPHEN D
IPC: B65D85/38
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A contact lens package includes a first space defined by a non-transmissive barrier layer 14, 15, 169 containing a hydration medium and in which the contact lens 4 is disposed. A maximum distance between the non-transmissive barrier layer within the first space is less than the natural sagittal depth of the contact lens so that the package deforms the lens. Such packages take up less space and can be packed within a smaller volume and provide for holding of the lens in a predetermined orientation with respect to the package.
Patent NZ-570732-A (NZ)
Title: Device that surrounds a rotor blade on a wind turbine, running on the inner and outer edges of the blade
Inventor: TEICHERT PAUL
IPC: E04G3/24
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: A device for enabling access to a rotor blade (4) of a wind turbine (2) by lowering and lifting the device in relation to the wind turbine (2) is disclosed. The device has a frame (104, 106, 108, 112, 134) supported by cable from the top of the wind turbine (2). The frame may be open or be able to be opened to surround the blade (4) of the turbine (2). The frame is held in position with respect to the blade (4) by a pair rollers (116, 118) at each edge of the blade (4), defining a 'V' shape that is pressed to the edge so that as the device ascends or climbs the changing contour of the blade (4) is accommodated. A gondola or other platform is connected to a track on the frame and is able to transport personnel around the frame so as to reach any part of the blade for maintenance.
Patent NZ-572529-A (NZ)
Title: Emulsions and microcapsules with substances having low interfacial tension, methods of making and using thereof
Inventor: JIN YULAI
IPC: A23L29/10
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: Disclosed is an emulsion comprising gelatine and a loading substance, wherein the loading substance comprises microbial oil; and the pH of the emulsion is from 9.0 to 11.0. Also disclosed is a foodstuff, beverage, nutraceutical formulation or a pharmaceutical formulation comprising the above emulsion and the above emulsion for delivering a loading substance to a subject.
Patent NZ-574910-A (NZ)
Title: Steam sterilisation in bag with surrounding pressure compensating environment to reduce mechanical stress on bag
Inventor: KEMP TERRY DEAN
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 2010-05-11
Abstract: A method of sterilising items includes placing items to be sterilised into a puncture resistant sealable vapour barrier sterilisation bag, performing steam sterilisation under pressure via a conduit coupled to the bag whilst maintaining a heated compensating pressure environment around the exterior of the bag during steam sterilisation so as to reduce mechanical stress on the bag and sealing the bag at the completion of sterilisation. There is also provided a sterilisation services apparatus for sterilising the contents of a sterilisation bag including a pressure compensating compartment having a sealable door that maintains a heated compensating pressure environment around the exterior of a sterilisation bag during steam sterilisation so as to reduce mechanical stress on the bag.
Patent NZ-578450-A (NZ)
Title: Gravity flow isolation device
Inventor: POCHODYLA CHARLES
IPC: F16L55/18
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a device for isolating at least a portion of a pipe from fluid flow. The device includes a frusto-conical shaped body which is at least partially insertable into the pipe. The body has an external surface adapted to abut the inner surface of the pipe to prevent fluid flow. The device further includes at least one valve element arranged within the body. The valve is openable and closable to permit the fluid to flow through the body to facilitate removal of said body from the pipe.
Patent NZ-588867-A (NZ)
Title: Rotor blade for a device for generating energy from a fluid flow particularly for use with wind power generators
Inventor: HADDJERI NORDINE
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: 588867 Disclosed is a blade (2) for a device for generating energy from a fluid, for example a wind power generator. The device has a driving surface (3) inside which a fluid is intended to flow in order to rotate the blade (2) about a rotational axis X0 which defines with axes Y0, Z0 an orthogonal reference frame X0, Y0, Z0. The blade is bounded by a leading edge (4) and a trailing edge (5), narrowing between the leading edge (4) and the trailing edge (5), running along a neutral fibre (10). The projection of the neutral fibre (10) onto the plane X0, Y0 has a first curvature, the plane X0, Y0 being defined so as to contain the neutral fibre (10) at the leading edge (4).
Patent NZ-598809-A (NZ)
Title: Synergistic fungicidal compositions containing a 5-fluoropyrimidine derivative for fungal control in cereals
Inventor: KLITTICH CARLA
IPC: A01N43/54
Filed: 2010-08-30
Abstract: 598809 Disclosed herein is a fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of a) a compound of Formula IA and/or IB and (b) at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of epoxiconazole, prothioconazole, azoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, penthiopyrad, isopyrazam, bixafen, boscalid, prochloraz, chlorothalanil, isobutyric acid (3S,6S,7R,8R)-8-benzyl-3-[(3-isobutyryloxymethoxy-4-methoxypyridine-2-carbonyl)-amino]-6-methyl-4,9-dioxo-[1,5]dioxonan-7-yl ester, and (5,8-difluoroquinazolin-4-yl)-{ 2-[2-fluoro-4-(4-trifluoromethylpyridin-2-yloxy)-phenyl]-ethyl} -amine provides synergistic control of selected fungi.
Patent NZ-601706-A (NZ)
Title: Carbon conversion system with integrated processing zones to convert carbonaceous feedstock into a syngas and slag product
Inventor: BACON MARC
IPC: C10B53/00
Filed: 2011-03-01
Abstract: 601706 A Carbon Conversion System having four functional units, each unit comprising one or more zones, wherein the units are integrated to optimize the overall conversion of carbonaceous feedstock into syngas and slag. The processes that occur within each zone of the system can be optimized, for example, by the configuration of each of the units and by managing the conditions that occur within each zone using an integrated control system.
Patent NZ-605402-A (NZ)
Title: Treatment of multiple sclerosis
Inventor: PANZARA MICHAEL
IPC: A61K38/21
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: The disclosure relates to the use of a VLA-4 binding protein in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of multiple sclerosis wherein the medicament is: formulated for administration to a subject who previously received treatment with a first agent and who has experienced at least one relapse; formulated for administration when the first agent is not present at a therapeutic level in the subject; and formulated for continued administration in the absence of the first agent for at least four months, wherein the first agent is selected from the group consisting of an interferon, glatiramer acetate, a fumarate, mitoxantrone, a chemotherapeutic, an immunoglobulin, a statin, azathioprine, and a TNF antagonist. The first agent may be interferon beta and the VLA-4 binding antibody may be natalizumab.
Patent NZ-609881-A (NZ)
Title: Methods and devices in the field of treatment with medical gases
Inventor: HEINE DANIEL
IPC: A61M16/16
Filed: 2011-11-15
Abstract: A humidifier for humidifying medical gases, comprising a humidification module including a control unit, wherein the humidification module is adapted for receiving a humidification chamber. The humidification chamber is selected from a range of humidification chambers connectable to the humidifier, the humidification chambers may include different kinds of humidification chamber which differ by their humidification concept. The humidification module is adapted to sense and/or receive information upon connection of the humidification chamber, the information may allow the humidifier to identify the type of humidification chamber attached. The humidification module may also receive information from additional equipment attached, such as hoses or power supply pack.
Patent NZ-615580-A (NZ)
Title: An unmanned automatic overhauling device for electric transmission lines
Inventor: WU ZHICHENG
IPC: H02G1/02
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: An unmanned automatic overhauling device for electric transmission lines is disclosed. The overhauling device includes a walking equipment (1) for walking on the line, a shearing equipment (2) for shearing foreign objects, a fault inspection equipment (3,6), a power source, a frame (4) and a control system. The control system is used for controlling the power source, the walking equipment and the shearing equipment. The walking equipment, the shearing equipment, the fault inspection equipment and the power source are provided on the frame. The power source supplies electric power to the shearing equipment and the walking equipment, and is electrically connected to the fault inspection equipment. The shearing equipment is disposed under the walking equipment. The unmanned automatic overhauling device for electric transmission lines can remove the foreign objects on the electric transmission lines without cutting off the electric power, and can monitor the electric transmission lines by a camera to inspect the fault of the electric transmission lines.
Patent NZ-617663-A (NZ)
Title: Formwork restraint
Inventor: BURKE STUART
IPC: E04G21/12
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A formwork restraint (10) for a reinforcement bar (12) in a concrete structure is disclosed. The formwork restraint includes a restraint portion (20) for receiving the reinforcement bar. The formwork restraint further includes a support portion (36) adapted to connect the restraint portion to a reinforcing formwork arrangement (14) to maintain a desirable relationship between the reinforcement bar and the reinforcing formwork arrangement. A formwork system and method of providing a concrete structure is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-619781-A (NZ)
Title: A separation disc for a centrifugal separator and a method for manufacturing the separation disc
Inventor: NILSSON SVEN-ÅKE
IPC: B21D22/16
Filed: 2012-08-07
Abstract: A separation disc (1) for a centrifugal separator and method of manufacture. the separation disc being of metal material and adapted to be compressed in a stack of separation discs inside a centrifugal rotor for separating a liquid mixture. The separation disc (1) having a conical shape and a plurality of spacing members (4, 5) extending a certain height above the surface of the disk and wherein the thickness of the separation disc is less than 0.6 mm. Thus providing interspaces between mutually adjacent separation discs in the stack. The spaces are characterized in that at least some of the spacing members (4, 5) are of a size that each one of the small-sized spacing members has a width which is less than 2 mm along the surface of the separation disc (1). The distribution of the small-sized spacing members being configured with a distribution pattern to provide equidistant interspaces in the compressed disc stack.