baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-337908-A (NZ)
Title: Method and apparatus for high-efficiency direct contact condensation
Inventor: BHARATHAN DESIKAN
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: direct contact condenser (10) having a downward vapor flow chamber (18) and an upward flow vapor chamber (20), wherein each of the vapor chambers includes a plurality of cooling pipes (22, 24) and a vapor-liquid contact medium (28, 29), which may comprise a plurality of adjacent sheets, and which define a substantially straightforward vapor flow path, disposed thereunder. The upward flow chamber includes a second set of cooling liquid supply pipes (26) and pressure controlled valve means (54). The condenser further includes separate condensate collection wells (30, 32). A computational model may be used to perform calculations to predict the performance of the condenser.
Patent NZ-504578-A (NZ)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring a patient
Inventor: VASKO ROBERT S
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1998-11-12
Abstract: A remotely accessible medical device system (10) comprises: an electronically controllable medical device (12) connected to a patient and having a protocol or patient data associated therewith; the medical device and the patient being at a first location; a memory for storing a programmable protocol or patient data; a data storage unit for storing a data signal; a communication port for connection to a particular one of any telephone (48) connected to a publicly accessible telephone network at a second location remote from the first location; the communication port configured for sending a data signal to the second location and for receiving a signal from the particular remote telephone; a processor arranged to manipulate the programmable protocol in the memory in response to receiving a remote programming signal or to send the data signal including patient data from the data storage unit in response to a remote data access signal.
Patent NZ-505109-A (NZ)
Title: Apparatus for metering a pre-determined amount of a particulate substance
Inventor: OLSSON BERT-AKE
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1997-08-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of and a device for metering a predetermined amount of a particulate substance. The metering device comprises: a body member (2) defining a metering chamber (20); an unbroken inflow path having an inlet (6) and leading to the metering chamber (20), wherein the inflow path is rotatable about an axis (4) inclined ('alpha') relative to the vertical (V) such that at least a part of the inflow path is inclined downwards in a loading state and upwards in an emptying state, whereby the inflow path in use guides a gravity-induced flow of particulate substance into the metering chamber (20) in the loading state and provides a gravitational inlet lock which prevents the flow of particulate substance into the metering chamber (20) in the emptying state; an outflow path having an outlet (8) and leading from the metering chamber (20), the outflow path including means which prevents the flow of particulate substance out of the metering chamber (20) in the loading state, but admits the flow of particulate substance out of the metering chamber (20) in the emptying state; and a reservoir (30) connected to the inflow path so as in use to rotate therewith and being adapted, when containing any volume of particulate substance, so as on rotation to provide movement of the contained particulate substance at the inlet (6) and thereby ensure the flow of particulate substance to the metering chamber (20).
Patent NZ-505113-A (NZ)
Title: A mobile multiple animal feeder with a tilt floor
Inventor: SMITH WARWICK BRUCE
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: An animal feeder which includes a tank (11) into which, in use, liquid feed can be loaded so that the liquid feed is gravity fed to a plurality of teats. The tank (11) includes a main container (12) which has a sloping floor (13). The tank being mounted in a pivotal relationship to a support structure, there being an adjustment means whereby the orientation of the tank relative to the support structure (about a pivot point) can be selectively adjusted).
Patent NZ-505242-A (NZ)
Title: Method for the treatment of wood with metallic and lignin compounds
Inventor: TANAKA KEIJITSU
IPC: B27K3/15
Filed: 1998-10-22
Abstract: A method for treating wood, characterised by impregnating wood with a metal-containing treating agent containing lignin and/or lignin derivatives and a metal, a metal compound, and/or a metal ion and oxidising and/or macromolecularising of the lignin and/or lignin derivatives in the wood to fix the metal component in the wood, and wood and woody materials obtained by the treating method. According to the method, while effectively utilising lignins, lignosulfonic acids, or lignosulfonic acid salts, leaching of the metal component can be suppressed to a low level to thereby retain the effects due to the incorporation of the metal components for a prolonged period.
Patent NZ-507122-A (NZ)
Title: Food containing biotin and other B vitamins
Inventor: MARSH KATRINA ANNA
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1999-03-25
Abstract: A diet, foodstuff or dietary supplement comprising biotin at a concentration of at least 0.2mg/400kcal and one or more other B vitamins at a concentration of biotin plus B vitamins of at least 33.2mg/400kcal.
Patent NZ-507660-A (NZ)
Title: Use of an aglet for attaching a flexible cord handle to a bag
Inventor: BOGATEZ EDWIN LORENZO
IPC: B31B50/86
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: A handle (30, 40) applying method and means employs heating and deforming an aglet (32) to form or fusing an end stop on a bag cord after fitting the cord through a handle locating aperture (31, 32, 41, 42) in a bag wall (15) or fitting an aglet (32) having a resiliently movable barb (64) or detent on the end of a bag cord before passing the aglet through a handle locating aperture which causes the barb (64) or detent to move toward the aglet as it passes through the aperture and which barb (64) or detent returns to its rest position to restrain the cord from removal through the aperture in a reverse direction to that of fitment of the cord end.
Patent NZ-514034-A (NZ)
Title: Earthquake-proofing reinforcing metal fitting
Inventor: IWAKAWA TORU
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2000-01-25
Abstract: An earthquake-proofing reinforcing metal fitting for reinforcing a wooden building by attaching it to the joint part of a building structural material such as a foundation, a column, a beam, a girder, and others so that the wooden building is not collapsed even if a strong vibration is applied to it by an earthquake or a typhoon, thus jointing three-dimensionally crossed building structural materials (A) and (A) to each other, characterized in comprising a first reinforcement base material (1) which is made by bending a plate material made of high tension steel by 90 degrees and fixed to one building structural material (A) and a second reinforcement base material (2) fixed to an other building structural material (A) arranged symmetrically with the first reinforcement base material (1) going through a hinge device (4), wherein the second reinforcement base material (2) is formed so that a plate material made of high tension steel is bent by 90 degrees and a damping member (3) having rubber elasticity is installed at its multiple positions, and one building structural material (A) is fixed to the other building structural material (A) through damping member (3) so as to joint the other building structural material (A) to one building structural material (A).
Patent NZ-514126-A (NZ)
Title: Microprocessor control of communications of fence energiser status and remote control signals
Inventor: HAMM VALERY
IPC: H05C3/00
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A monitoring system for electric fencing consisting of a fencing wire 4 and a fencer unit 1 that supplies pulses to the fencing wire 4 includes a device 6 for analysing the status of the fencing by a communication module 13.  The communication module 13 comprises a microprocessor and recorded software that is positioned between the user and the fencer unit 1 ensuring bi-directional transmission of information such as, whether the fencing is operating normally or it is in an abnormal operating state, also communicates information regarding the modification of at least one operating parameter of the fencer unit 1.
Patent NZ-514591-A (NZ)
Title: A method of exchanging property
Inventor: DEANS ROBERT
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2000-03-16
Abstract: A computer system for offering property for exchange over a computer network (e.g. such as the Internet), the property being offered for exchange by Exchangers to Exchangees using web browsers or WAP phone. The system including a Master database for storage of information pertaining to the property, the Master database being located on at least one Master server which can be accessed by one of the browsers of an Exchangee. The system further including an agent databases which store information pertaining to property offered for exchange by a particular Exchanger. The Agent server accesses the Master server so as to transfer information stored on the Agent database, to the Master database. The computer system also includes an exchange management program adapted to record in the Master and/or Agent database, information relating to the stages of exchange of property between the Exchanger and the Exchangees.
Patent NZ-514981-A (NZ)
Title: Renin inhibitors
Inventor: BREU VOLKER
IPC: A61P13/12
Filed: 2000-04-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description and claims and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases which are associated restenosis, glaucoma, cardiac infarct, high blood pressure and end organ damage, e.g. cardiac insufficiency and kidney insufficiency.
Patent NZ-519289-A (NZ)
Title: Linkage for trailer with hinged towbar connection and connection to enable vertical motion of trailer
Inventor: HEAPS DARRYL ERIC
IPC: B60D1/06
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: Trailer 2, typically single wheeled, has a lower hinged towbar assembly and an upper connecting member. The trailer is typically attached to an all terrain vehicle (ATV). Typically, the upper connecting member includes a vertical sliding connection.
Patent NZ-519997-A (NZ)
Title: Template routing apparatus
Inventor: LEWIS WARREN PAUL
IPC: B27C5/00
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: A template routing apparatus (1) comprises: a working holding device (4) for holding a workpiece, and comprising four rods (6) secured at opposite ends to end plates (7) and three carriage assemblies (8, 10, 12) serving as workpiece clamping units which are slidably mounted on the four rods, one or more of the carriage assemblies having mounted thereon at least two templates (22, 24) located in different planes to each other for use in guiding a router tool when cutting the workpiece; and rotatable mounting units (50) provided for rotatably mounting the workpiece holding device (4) relative to base supports (52), so as to enable the orientation thereof to be changed.
Patent NZ-528347-A (NZ)
Title: Inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases in the treatment of proliferative disorders
Inventor: FISCHER PETER MARTIN
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: Compounds of general formula I and their uses in treating proliferative diseases such as cancer or leukemia. Other uses include inhibition of CDK enzymes suchas CDK2 and CDK4.
Patent NZ-529412-A (NZ)
Title: Curable adhesive compositions containing reactive multi-functional acrylate
Inventor: CHABUT BARBARA
IPC: C09J163/02
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A curable adhesive composition for anchoring materials in or to concrete or masonry comprising: a) a polymerisable vinyl ester compound; b) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer reactive with said polymerisable vinyl ester; c) from about 5 wt% to about 10 wt% of reactive multifunctional acrylate; d) curing catalyst; and e) activator.
Patent NZ-531342-A (NZ)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition comprising lumiraxcoxib
Inventor: KARNACHI ANEES ABDULQUADAR
IPC: A61K47/32
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: Disclosed herein tablets and methods of treatment comprising the administration of such tablets. The tablets are immediate release tablets that comprise about 400 mg of 5-methyl-2-(2'-chloro-6'-fluoroanilino)phenylacetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where the 5-methyl-2-(2'-chloro-6'-fluoroanilino)phenylacetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprises between 60 and 70% by weight of the tablet. The methods involve the administration of the tablets of the invention to individuals in need of administration of such tablets.
Patent NZ-531493-A (NZ)
Title: Novel depsipeptides and process for preparing same, useful in the treatment of bacterial infection
Inventor: FINN JOHN
IPC: C07K7/64
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a composition which comprises a compound of the formula (I). (a) R is 2-butyl, isopropyl or 2-(2Æ-aminophenacyl); (b) each of R1 and R6 is independently hydrido or methyl; (c) R2 is methyl or ûCH2CH2CH2R8; (d) R3 is methyl or ûCH2CH2CH2CH2R9; (e) R4 is hydrido or methoxy; (f) R5 is hydroxy or carboxyamino; and (g) each of R7, R8 and R9 is independently amino, monosubstituted amino, disubstituted amino, acylamino, ureido, guanidino, carbamoyl, sulfonamino, thioacylamino, thioureido, iminoamino, or phosphonamino. A proviso states that: (1) when R2 is -CH2CH2CH2R8, R7 is other than formula (a); and (2) when R2 is methyl, R7 is other than formula (b). Use of the composition is described to be for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a bacterial infection. The process of preparation of a compound of formula (I) involves the removal of an amino protecting group from a compound of formula (II).
Patent NZ-534466-A (NZ)
Title: Heteroaryl substituted 2-pyridinyl and 2-pyrimidinyl - 6,7,8,9- tetrahydropyrimido[1,2-a] pyrimidin-4-one derivatives
Inventor: LOCHEAD ALISTAIR
IPC: A61P27/02
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: Disclosed are pyrimidone compounds of formula (I), wherein: X is two hydrogens, a sulphur, an oxygen or an alkyl and a hydrogen, Y is a bond, ethenylene, an ethynylene or a methylene optionally substituted by alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy, R1 is a 2, 3 or 4-pyridine ring, or a 2, 4 or 5-pyrimidine ring, optionally substituted by cycloalkyl, alkyl, alkoxy, benzyl or halogen, R2 is heterocyclic bicyclic ring, R3 is an hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy or halogen, R4 is hydrogen, alkyl, perhalogenated alkyl, halogenated alkyl or halogen, R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, perhalogenated alkyl, halogenated alkyl or halogen, and n is 0-3. The compounds are used for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of diseases caused by abnormal GSK3-beta activity or GSK3-beta and cdk5/p25 activity.
Patent NZ-540663-A (NZ)
Title: Enantiomer (-) of tenatoprazole and their use for the treatment of digestive diseases and conditions
Inventor: CHARBIT SUZY
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: Enantiomer (-) of tenatoprazole, or (-)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridyl)methyl]sulfinyl]imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine, or one of its salts, substantially free of the (+) enantiomer is disclosed. These (-) enantiomers of tenatoprazole exhibits improved pharmacokinetic properties which make it possible to use a once a day posology of a drug for relevant indications, and they can be used for curing digestive pathologies.
Patent NZ-548220-A (NZ)
Title: Synthesis of spongosine
Inventor: OUZMAN JACQUELINE VALERIE ANNE
IPC: C07H19/16
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of synthesizing spongosine, which comprises reacting 1-O-acetyl-2,3.5-tri-O-benzoyl-beta-D-ribofuranose with 2-methoxyadenine to form 9-(2',3',5'-tri-O-benzoyl-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-2-methoxyadenine, then deprotecting the 9-(2',3',5'-tri-O-benzoyl-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-2-methoxyadenine to form spongosine. Also disclosed is the use of 2,6-dichloropurine in the synthesis of spongosine.
Patent NZ-548545-A (NZ)
Title: Personal protective device emitting loud predator-specific sound and method of using the same against predators of humans on land or in the sea
Inventor: NADEAU JUSTIN P
IPC: A01M29/16
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A personal protective device for repelling predators comprises: a circuit board, comprising: a) control circuitry and b) a sound generator comprising a plurality of sounds recognised by animals that are predators of human beings as sounds of predators of such animals; and a switch operatively connected to the circuit board to selectively enable a preferred sound; a piezoelectric speaker; a power supply in electrical communication with the circuit board to enable the supply of electrical energy for operation; and a switch for selectively supplying electrical energy to the circuit board. The circuit board, piezoelectric speaker, power supply, and switch are encased in a waterproof container.
Patent NZ-553310-A (NZ)
Title: A system and method for utilising tasks/projects to update an individualÆs availability state
Inventor: PLUMPTON KEVIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: A method of indicating an availability of a computer user while carrying out an activity comprises the steps of receiving input defining a project and an associated user availability for that project; determining a current activity being undertaken by a user; determining the user availability for the current activity, and providing an availability status of the computer user for inspection by other people based on the project and/or activity.
Patent NZ-554690-A (NZ)
Title: Inkjets ink providing improved wet smudge on porous print media
Inventor: SARKISIAN GEORGE M
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a printing system providing increased resistance to wet smudge, which comprises: an inkjet ink comprising a free binder and a modified pigment, wherein the free binder comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyethyleneimine, a polyguanide, a styrene maleic anhydride imide, a quaternary ammonium compound, a styrene-acrylic polymer, a styrene maleic anhydride polymer, a polyurethane, and mixtures thereof, the modified pigment comprising a polymer having a molecular weight ranging from approximately 4000 to approximately 17500 attached to a surface of a pigment; a fixer fluid; and a porous print medium. Also disclosed is a method of producing a printed image having increased resistance to wet smudge on a porous print medium.
Patent NZ-555294-A (NZ)
Title: Methods and amphiphilic compositions for treating damaged nerve cells
Inventor: STUPP SAM
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: Provided is the use of a composition comprising a peptide amphiphile in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a damaged spinal cord nerve in a subject, wherein the composition is administered to the spinal cord of said subject to improve neuron growth and reduce astrogliosis in said subject; and the peptide amphiphile, comprising a linear hydrocarbon chain of six to sixteen carbon chains, a structural region comprising the sequence SLSL, and a functional region comprising IKVAV or YIGSR. The composition may be coadministered with other agents, e.g. nerve growth factor and caridotophin-1.
Patent NZ-561443-A (NZ)
Title: Plant genetic sequences associated with vacuolar PH and uses thereof
Inventor: QUATTROCCHIO FRANCESCA
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: Disclosed are genetic and proteinaceous agents capable of modulating or altering the level of acidity or alkalinity in a plant cell, group of cells, organelle, part or reproductive portion of a plant. Further disclosed are methods and agents for modulating or altering pH levels in the vacuole of a plant cell, group of cells, organelle, part or reproductive portion of a plant. Further provided are genetically altered plants, plant parts, progeny, subsequent generations and reproductive material including flowers or flowering parts having cells exhibiting an altered vacuolar pH compared to a non-genetically altered plant. Further provided are methods for modulating or altering flower colour in a plant by the down- regulation of pH in a plant which results in a bluer colour - especially in the flower
Patent NZ-565375-A (NZ)
Title: Method for the production of a thin glassy coating on substrates in order to reduce gas permeation
Inventor: BRAND STEFAN
IPC: C08J7/048
Filed: 2006-07-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a glasslike, transparent coating on a substrate, by coating the substrate with a solution comprising: a) a polysilazane of the formula -(SiR'R''-NR''')n-, where R', R'', R''' are each chosen from hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, vinyl or (trialkoxysilyl)alkyl, where n is an integer such that the polysilazane has a number-average molecular weight of from 150 to 150 000 g/mol; and b) a catalyst in an organic solvent, subsequently removing the solvent by evaporation to leave a polysilazane layer having a layer thickness of 0.05-3.0 micrometers on the substrate, and irradiating the polysilazane layer with VUV radiation with wavelength fractions < 230 nm and UV radiation with wavelength fractions between 230 and 300 nm in a steam-containing atmosphere in the presence of oxygen, active oxygen and optionally nitrogen.
Patent NZ-568227-A (NZ)
Title: Support assembly
Inventor: MARSHALL PETER ANTHONY
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: An assembly for supporting an item, and which can be fitted to a wall etc (not shown), has a housing (11) having a first surface, a second surface (25) opposite to the first surface, and a periphery (27) between the first and second surfaces. An opening (33) is provided in the first surface of the housing and a cavity (35) extends inwardly from the opening. At least one engagement surface (43) is present in the cavity and positioned toward the second surface (25), and configured to provide a first region of support. A support component (7) for supporting the item is configured to engage with the engagement surface(s) (43) of the housing (for example with the ends of a cross member (55)), with a portion of the support component extending from the opening (33) of the housing and supported by a second region of support at or toward the first surface of the housing, to support the item.
Patent NZ-568560-A (NZ)
Title: Therapeutic uses of steroidal compounds
Inventor: WULFERT EARNEST
IPC: A61K31/568
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of steroid derivative of formula (I) wherein, one of R1 and R2 represents a hydroxy group and the other represents a hydrogen atom or R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group. R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy group and the dotted lines represent single or double carbon-carbon bonds) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention of or the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Patent NZ-574657-A (NZ)
Title: Process for preparing potato products having reduced trans-fat levels
Inventor: BENSON DWANE BERT
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: Discloses a process for producing frozen potato products having reduced trans-fat levels comprising the steps of: (i) providing a stable frying oil with an 18:3 level of < 2 wt % and a trans-fat level of < 3 wt %; (ii) par frying potatoes in the stable frying oil to produce potato products; (iii) freezing the potato products to produce potato products having reduced trans-fat levels, wherein ? 50% of the oil remaining in and on the frozen potato products freezes at temperatures ? 10° F (-12.22°C) Further provides for modifications of the above method where: (i) the frying oil comprises a blend of two or more oils, the said blend may be defined in terms of type i.e. sunflower seed, cottonseed or palm oils; oil crystallization temperature, miscibility, lipid hydrogenation or oleic levels (level of monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid) (ii) the potato products are frozen