baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2010221753-A1 (AU)
Title: Elastically stretchable fabric force sensor arrays and methods of making
Inventor: TAYLOR GEOFFREY L
IPC: G01N3/08
Filed: 2010-03-03
Abstract: Force or pressure transducer arrays (30) have elastically stretchable electrically conductive polymer threads (31), (32) disposed in parallel rows and columns that contact at intersections thereof a piezoresistive material (37) which has an electrical resistivity that varies inversely with pressure or force exerted thereon to form a matrix array of force or pressure sensor elements. The threads are fixed to a single one or pair of flexible elastically stretchable substrate sheets (33), (35) made of thin sheets of an insulating polymer such as PVC, or for greater elasticity and conformability to irregularly- shaped objects such as human body parts, an elastically stretchable fabric such as LYCRA or SPANDEX. Elastic stretchability of the sensor arrays is optionally enhanced by disposing either or both row and column conductive threads (201-1), (201-2) in sinuously curved, serpentine paths rather than straight lines.
Patent AU-2010229227-A1 (AU)
Title: System and method of providing wireless connectivity between a portable computing device and a portable computing device docking station
Inventor: SINGH GILL MANJIT
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2010-02-17
Abstract: A portable computing device (PCD) docking station is disclosed and may include an upper housing portion, a lower housing portion hingedly connected to the upper housing portion, and a PCD engagement mechanism formed in the lower housing portion, the upper housing portion, or a combination thereof, wherein the PCD engagement mechanism is configured to removably engage a PCD when the PCD is docked with the PCD docking station. Further, the portable computing device may include a wired dock connection formed in the lower housing portion, the upper housing portion, or a combination thereof. The wired dock connection may be configured to provide connectivity between the PCD and the PCD docking station.
Patent AU-2010236393-A1 (AU)
Title: 4-azetidinyl-1-heteroaryl-cyclohexane antagonists of CCR2
Inventor: XUQING ZHANG
IPC: C07D403/08
Filed: 2010-04-15
Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds of Formula (I). Formula (I). wherein: X, R, R, R, and R are as defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of preventing, treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is type II diabetes, obesity and asthma. The invention also comprises a method of inhibiting CCR2 activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of Formula (I).
Patent AU-2010241200-A1 (AU)
Title: Expansion of Renewable Stem Cell Populations
Inventor: PELED TONY
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2010-11-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to an ex vivo method of expanding a population of cells ex-vivo, while at the same time, substantially inhibiting differentiation of the cells ex-vivo the method comprising: (a) culturing said cells under conditions which allow proliferation of said cells, and (b) ex-vivo providing said cells at the same time with added Nicotinamide, thereby ex-vivo expanding the population of cells while substantially inhibiting differentiation of the cells ex-vivo.
Patent AU-2010263357-A1 (AU)
Title: Inverse imaging of electrical activity of a heart muscle
Inventor: VAN DAM PETER MICHAEL
IPC: A61B5/0402
Filed: 2010-06-24
Abstract: A method for providing a representation of the distribution, fluctuation and/or movement of electrical activity through heart tissue, said method comprising: obtaining an ECG of the heart comprising said tissue; obtaining a model of the heart geometry; obtaining a model of the torso geometry; relating the measurements per electrode of the ECG to the heart and torso geometry and estimating the distribution, fluctuation and/or movement of electrical activity through heart tissue based upon a fastest route algorithm, shortest path algorithm and/or fast marching algorithm.
Patent AU-2010270605-A1 (AU)
Title: Sodium thiosulfate-containing pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: SHERMAN CRAIG
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2010-07-07
Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable sodium thiosulfate and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods for determining the total non-purgable organic carbon in a sodium thiosulfate-containing sample. Further provided herein are methods for producing pharmaceutically acceptable sodium thiosulfate. Still further provided herein are methods of treatment comprising the administration of pharmaceutically acceptable sodium thiosulfate.
Patent AU-2010290948-A1 (AU)
Title: Safety system
Inventor: WRAGG DAVID ANDREW
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2010-09-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety system for an autonomous ground vehicle. Specifically, the present invention deals with the need to provide a safety mechanism to avoid a autonomous ground vehicle operating at too high a speed in the proximity of human operators.Accordingly the present invention provides a method for avoiding collisions between a vehicle and personnel comprising the steps of: determining the locations of personnel within a predetermined range of said vehicle; determining the proximity to said vehicle of said personnel; applying a speed profile to said vehicle for reducing the speed of the vehicle or stopping the vehicle. Accordingly the present invention also provides a safety system for a vehicle comprising: a vehicle control system; and a safety system; wherein vehicle position data and personnel position data is provided to the safety system; and if the vehicle position data and personnel position data are determined by the safety system to indicate that said vehicle is in close proximity to personnel, the safety system applies a speed profile to the vehicle control system causing the vehicle to reduce speed or stop.
Patent AU-2010293406-A1 (AU)
Title: Aniline compounds
Inventor: IWAMURA RYO
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2010-09-10
Abstract: Provided are novel aniline compounds represented by general formula (I), which exhibit excellent bronchodilating effect that relies on potent EP2 agonist activity; or salts thereof.
Patent AU-2010295138-A1 (AU)
Title: External combustion and internal heating type coal retort furnace
Inventor: LIU ZHENQIANG
IPC: C10B47/00
Filed: 2010-09-10
Abstract: An external combustion and internal heating type coal retort furnace comprises a drying section used for drying raw coal material, a retort section used for retorting the dried raw coal material, a cooling section used for cooling the retorted products from the retort section, and a cold flue gas pipeline used for ducting the cold flue gas produced in the drying section into the cooling section. The said coal retort furnace is energy saving and environmental friendly, and ensures improved retorting efficiency on the whole.
Patent AU-2010313379-A1 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for treatment of hypertension through percutaneous ultrasound renal denervation
Inventor: WARNKING REINHARD J
IPC: A61B17/22
Filed: 2010-10-29
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deactivating renal nerves extending along a renal artery of a mammalian subject to treat hypertension and related conditions. An ultrasonic transducer (30) is inserted into the renal artery (10) as, for example, by advancing the distal end of a catheter (18) bearing the transducer into the renal artery. The ultrasonic transducer emits unfocused ultrasound so as to heat tissues throughout a relatively large impact volume (11) as, for example, at least about 0.5 cm3 encompassing the renal artery to a temperature sufficient to inactivate nerve conduction but insufficient to cause rapid ablation or necrosis of the tissues. The treatment can be performed without locating or focusing on individual renal nerves.
Patent AU-2010328597-A1 (AU)
Title: Method and device for group call initiation
Inventor: TRIFILETTI JOSHUA J
IPC: H04W76/04
Filed: 2010-11-16
Abstract: Upon a user's command, a communication device accesses (302) a call list having a plurality identifiers and receives (304) a user's selection of a talkgroup identifier from the call list. The communication device switches (306) to a first channel associated with the selected talkgroup identifier to allow a call on the first channel. When the call ends, the communication device sets (314) a first timer and monitors (316) the first channel for voice activity, and if voice activity is detected, continues the call on the first channel. When the first timer expires and no voice activity is detected, the communication device sets a second timer and scans a home channel for voice activity; and if no voice activity is detected, the communication device continues to monitor the first channel until the second timer expires or voice activity is detected on the home channel, then it automatically switches to the home channel.
Patent AU-2010339766-A1 (AU)
Title: Kit containing photosensitizing dyes
Inventor: PATEL MADHUSUDAN
IPC: A61K36/9066
Filed: 2010-12-20
Abstract: Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) dyes can be used as photosensitizing dyes in oral compositions to provide anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Embodiments include oral care compositions including photosensitizing dyes, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits containing the compositions and light emitting devices.
Patent AU-2011203581-A1 (AU)
Title: Anthelmintic composition
Inventor: WILLIAM BLAKELY
IPC: A61P33/10
Filed: 2011-07-14
Abstract: C:\NRPonbADCC\DAE63756249_].PDC-]4/7/20i1. A topical formulation comprising as active ingredients, at least one effective agent derived 5 from Streptomyces avermitilis, Le. a macrocylic lactone e.g. an avermectin or chemically modified or synthetic derivative thereof, e.g. iverinectin, together with another anthelmintic of the sulphonamide type, e.g. clorsulon, in a carrier that facilitates topical administration and delivery of the active ingredients transdermal Iy, e.g. a carrier that is useful for this purpose comprises alcoholic solvents, such as ethanol, and isopropanol, with 10 optional excipients and formulation aids, which may comprise a polymeric species such as PVP or a poloxamer.
Patent AU-2011212934-A1 (AU)
Title: Electronic message systems and methods
Inventor: BAGGETT DAVID M
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2011-02-03
Abstract: Methods and systems to process computer readable electronic messages, such as electronic mail messages or e-mail. Methods and system include auto-tagging based on one or more of statistical machine learning based clustering techniques, custom parsers, and crowd-sourced message tagging. Methods and systems further include relevancy determination based on combinations of features, user-configurable hybrid web browser/e-mail client rendering, tabbed rendering, plug-in based local computational features, implied social graph based decision making, and automatic detection of account settings.
Patent AU-2011214879-A1 (AU)
Title: Connection device for a plastic tube
Inventor: ELMAR RATSCHMANN
IPC: F16L33/00
Filed: 2011-01-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device for a plastic tube (1), comprising a connection nipple (2) that receives the plastic tube (1) and forms an outer cone (6) widening towards the free nipple end. An expansion ring (5) that can be slid over the outer cone (6) and comprises outwardly protruding retaining claws (7) is provided between the outer cone and an axial abutment (11), said expansion ring being supported on the axial abutment (11) of the connection nipple (2) by means of a supporting ring (9). Said device also comprises a sleeve (4) surrounding the plastic tube (1) that has been pushed onto the connection nipple (3) and gripping in a traction-resistant manner onto an abutment flange (3) of the connection nipple. In order to create advantageous assembly conditions, a rubber-elastic spring ring (8) is arranged between the expansion ring (5) and the supporting ring (9). The expansion ring (5), the supporting ring (10) and the spring ring (8) are interconnected in a shear-resistant manner.
Patent AU-2011218662-A1 (AU)
Title: Phospholipases, nucleic acids encoding them and methods for making and using them
Inventor: SVETLANA GRAMATIKOVA
IPC: C12N1/20
Filed: 2011-08-30
Abstract: The invention provides novel polypeptides having phospholipase activity, including, e.g. phospholipase A, B, C and D activity, patatin activity, phosphatidic acid phosphatases (PAP) and/or lipid acyl hydrolase (LAH) activity, nucleic acids encoding them and antibodies that bind to them. 5 Industrial methods, e.g., oil degumming, and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided.
Patent AU-2011231246-A1 (AU)
Title: Surgical fasteners and methods for sealing wounds
Inventor: LADET SEBASTIEN
IPC: A61L31/10
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a kit comprising a polymeric surgical fastener (110) having a plurality of reactive members of a specific binding pair attached to a surface of the surgical fastener and a container containing a liquid precursor including complementary reactive members of the specific binding pair. A method for closing a wound in tissue is provided which includes providing such a surgical fastener, and providing tissue with a plurality of complementary reactive members of the specific binding pair, wherein upon contact of the reactive members on the surface of the surgical fastener with the complimentary reactive members on the tissue, covalent bonds are formed between the reactive members and the complementary reactive members, thus adhering the device to the tissue.
Patent AU-2011236053-A1 (AU)
Title: Drug combination comprising a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist for the treatment of depression
Inventor: YOUNG ALLAN H
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: DRUG COMBINATION COMPRISING A SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITOR AND A GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION Abstract s The invention provides for a combination comprising an amount of an SSRI, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, and an amount of a GR antagonist, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, optionally in association with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers for use as therapy for depression and related disorders.
Patent AU-2011238746-A1 (AU)
Title: Adsorption purification of caramel
Inventor: RAMASWAMY SETLUR RANGANNA
IPC: A23L5/20
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: A process of purifying a caramel color solution comprising introducing the caramel color solution into an adsorbent wherein the adsorbent adsorbs 4-MeI to form a purified caramel color solution, and adding an acid to the purified caramel color solution to lower the pH to less than 5.
Patent AU-2011243067-A1 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and method for sealing portions of a wellbore
Inventor: JOSEPH BASIL J
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2011-04-13
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling fluid flow in a borehole in an earth formation includes: a carrier configured to be deployed in the borehole; and a shape memory device disposed at the carrier, the shape memory device including a shape memory material having a glass transition temperature, the shape memory material configured to modify the glass transition temperature to a temperature lower than a borehole temperature in response to a trigger, and change from a glass state to a rubber state in response to the borehole temperature to prevent fluid flowing through the shape memory device.
Patent AU-2011258444-A1 (AU)
Title: Sunscreen compositions containing hydrolyzed jojoba esters for improved water resistance
Inventor: OLIPHANT TIFFANY
IPC: A61K8/37
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: Sunscreen compositions suitable for topical application are provided. The sunscreen composition includes at least one sunscreen active. Further, the sunscreen composition contains a water resistance agent including hydrolyzed jojoba esters, jojoba esters, and water. The water resistance agent provides for trapping the sunscreen active against the user's skin so that the sunscreen active is not removed by exposure to water. The sunscreen composition may further include potassium jojobate and/or jojoba alcohols. Also, the sunscreen composition may include glycerin for skin hydration purposes.
Patent AU-2011260423-A1 (AU)
Title: New compounds for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoarthrosis
Inventor: PREHM PETER
IPC: A61K31/353
Filed: 2011-05-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds which are inter alia derivable from hops for use in the treatment of (for treating)/prevention or healing of a disease which is associated with an excess transport of hyaluronan across a lipid bilayer, in particular a disease which is associated with or characterized by degeneration and/or a destruction of cartilage (and/or for the prevention of aggrecan loss). Food products comprising these compounds for use in the treatment (for treating) a disease which is associated with an excess transport of hyaluronan across a lipid bilayer, in particular a disease which is associated with or characterized by degeneration and/or a destruction of cartilage, are also envisaged.
Patent AU-2011261300-A1 (AU)
Title: Networked vendor for workplace or controlled environment
Inventor: HAMMONDS MARCUS
IPC: G07F11/04
Filed: 2011-06-03
Abstract: Aspects of the invention described herein provide an apparatus and method for networked vending. According to embodiments described herein, a vending machine is provided that may be installed and managed by the venue in which it is installed. Consumers may purchase vending products from the vending machine using cashless accounts managed by an external device in communication with the vendor. The venue may manage the inventory for the vending machine by placing orders for single product inserts to be loaded in the vending machine.
Patent AU-2011268026-A1 (AU)
Title: Efficient stored-value card transactions
Inventor: ANSARI ANSAR
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: A method includes receiving a stored-value card transaction request from an access point. The stored-value card transaction request is associated with a package identification number, and the package identification number is associated with a plurality of stored-value cards. The method further includes generating a plurality of children transaction requests based on the stored-value card transaction request. The method further includes sending at least one of the plurality of children transaction requests to a first card party. The method further includes sending at least another of the plurality of children transaction requests to a second card party. The second card party may be the same or different from the first card party.
Patent AU-2011269838-A1 (AU)
Title: Aerosol composition with enhanced dispersion effects
Inventor: NGUYEN PETER N
IPC: A61L9/01
Filed: 2011-06-23
Abstract: A stable, high VOC, single phase, non-aqueous liquid aerosol composition having enhanced dispersion based on reduced particle size and increased evaporation rate to result in improved active ingredient dispersion, slower settling in air and less residue on surfaces. The composition includes at least one hydrocarbon propellant, at least one active ingredient and a solvent blend. The solvent blend includes at least one low volatility solvent and at least one high volatility solvent wherein each has a defined vapor pressure and Hansen solubility parameter. The composition upon dispersion as a spray has an aerosol particle size of less than 30 microns.
Patent AU-2011279752-A1 (AU)
Title: Supported liquid phase ionic liquid catalyst process
Inventor: HOMMELTOFT SVEN IVAR
IPC: B01J8/02
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: A process, comprising: a) introducing an acidic ionic liquid to a reactor comprising a solid support; b) feeding to the reactor a feed stream comprising a Brnsted acid and a hydrocarbon mixture comprising: i. at least one alkylatable hydrocarbon, and ii. at least one alkylating agent; and c) collecting one or more liquid hydrocarbon products in an effluent from the reactor, wherein the one or more liquid hydrocarbon products are oligomer products, alkylate products, or mixtures thereof, made from the alkylatable hydrocarbon. Also, a process, comprising: a) introducing an acidic ionic liquid to a reactor comprising a solid support; b) feeding to the reactor a feed stream comprising a Brnsted acid and a hydrocarbon mixture; c) cooling the reactor by evaporating a volatile hydrocarbon from a reaction zone in the reactor; and d) collecting one or more liquid hydrocarbon products made from the hydrocarbon mixture.
Patent AU-2011287790-A1 (AU)
Title: Modular night-vision system with fused optical sensors
Inventor: ROLLIN JOEL
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a modular optically fused night-vision system. It comprises an image-intensifying base module (MDB) and an image-sensing auxiliary module (MDAUX). The connection according to the invention enables a modular system in which the auxiliary module is easily interchangeable with another auxiliary module. Thus, the invention provides a compact and modular vision system that is operationally easier to use. The system may be a pair of night-vision goggles or binoculars for foot soldiers enabling fusion of the sensors. Any other application of a pair of night-vision goggles or binoculars with fused sensors is possible.
Patent AU-2011298556-A1 (AU)
Title: Use of interleukin-22 in treating viral hepatitis
Inventor: YAN XIAOQIANG
IPC: A61K38/20
Filed: 2011-08-30
Abstract: Disclosed are a human interleukin-22 dimer and a pharmaceutical composition thereof. Also disclosed is the use of the human interleukin-22 or its dimer in the preparation of a medicine for treating viral hepatitis.
Patent AU-2011301202-A1 (AU)
Title: Fuel station and method
Inventor: NIEUWSTRATEN JAN HENDRIK
IPC: B60S5/02
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel station and a method of refueling a vehicle using said fuel station. The fuel station (430) comprises at least two adjacent base structures (52, 54), each base structure being arranged on a ground surface. Each base structure is provided with a first fuel dispensing device (50) arranged on the respective base structure and defining a first refueling position (58) on a first side (60) of the base structure, and a second refueling position (62) on a second side (64) of the base structure, the second side being opposite to the first side. Each base structure is also provided with a second fuel dispensing device (78) arranged on the respective base structure and defining a third refueling position (78). The fuel station comprises at least one queuing position (122, 124) in front of one of the base structures. Guide means (102, 104) link each queuing position to the first refueling position and to the third refueling position of said one of the base structures, and to the second refueling position on an adjacent base structure.
Patent AU-2011306909-A1 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: MATTOS PHILIP
IPC: G01S19/24
Filed: 2011-09-22
Abstract: Apparatus comprises: a first correlator configured to correlate a first signal component with a first code to provide a first output, said first signal component having a carrier frequency and data; a second correlator configured to correlate a second signal component with a second code to provide a second output, said second signal component having the same carrier frequency as the first signal component and the same data as the first signal component, said data on the second signal component being delayed with respect to the data on the first signal component; and a processor configured to process the first and second outputs, said data on said first output being aligned with the second output to provide frequency information about said carrier.