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Patent AU-2002352311-A1 (AU)
Title: Improvement of the heat exchange of a round plate heat exchanger
Inventor: LAINE JOUKO
IPC: F28F3/04
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a heat transfer plate (10) and a circular plate heat exchanger (1) comprising such a plate. The heat transfer plate (10) comprises at least two holes (11, 12) which form inlet or outlet passages for heat transfer media. The heat transfer plate (10) comprises grooves in its plane and ridges (18) therebetween, along which grooves a heat transfer medium is intended to flow between said holes. The grooves and/or ridges (18) therebetween are at least partly curved parabolas or hyperbolas which form several identical sectors on the circular heat transfer plate (10).
Patent AU-2002366365-A1 (AU)
Title: Pesticidal activity of plant essential oils and their constituents
Inventor: BESSETTE STEVEN M
IPC: A01N25/02
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A pesticide for cockroaches and larvae which is based on purified naturally occurring plant substances. Phenethyl propionate; methyl salicylate; pulegone; carvacrol; thymol; thyme oil; citronellal; a three-blend of eugenol, alpha-terpineol and cinnamic alcohol; a four-blend of benzyl alcohol, phenethyl alcohol, phenethyl propionate and alpha-terpineol; and a five-blend of thymol, t-anethole, alpha-terpineol, eugenol and citronellal have been used as the pesticide. The pesticide affects the octopamine receptor site in the cockroach. The five-blend has been used as a pesticide for Asian armyworms and green peach aphid nymphs. Methods of use of the pesticides are disclosed.
Patent AU-2003209675-A1 (AU)
Title: Rechargeable pumping up device integrated into the cylinder supporting the saddle of a bicycle
Inventor: BLASIO ROBERTO DI
IPC: B60C23/16
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: The present invention consists of a pumping up device integrated into the cylinder supporting the saddle, which is also the tank for the CO2 liquid gas, suitably sealed and isolated from the external environment. Said tank is equipped with one or more gas inlet/outlet valves so that, once the gas is finished, it can be recharged and used again. When it's necessary to pump up the wheel, it will be sufficient to remove the cylinder and connect it to the valve of the tyre, or connect this valve to the outlet valve of the same cylinder, so allowing the gas to come out.
Patent AU-2003214577-A1 (AU)
Title: Method of sealing the join between a zip and a garment with a lining
Inventor: BUTZ MARC
IPC: A44B19/32
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A method of sealing the join between two tapes to which the teeth of a waterproof zip are attached and two edges of a garment composed of a first or waterproof layer and a second or fabric layer, which comprises: a) applying to a first side of each tape, a strip of heat-weldable textile material attached to it, by at least one weld line, such that each strip comprises a first and a second flap; b) welding the edge of the first layer to one face of the flap furthest from the teeth; c) attaching the edge of the second layer to the second side of each tape; d) folding down the flap nearest to the teeth of the zip; and e) forming another weld that hermetically joins the outline of the outer edges of the flap to the corresponding tape around the area.
Patent AU-2003226403-A1 (AU)
Title: Stretch releasable tape flag
Inventor: O'LEARY TIMOTHY J
IPC: C09J7/29
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A stretch releasable adhesive strip includes an extensible backing layer including a first adhesive region and a flexible support layer attached to the backing layer adjacent the first adhesive region that includes a second adhesive region of a repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive. To make the adhesive strip easier to handle and write on, the support layer is stiffer than the backing layer.
Patent AU-2003231944-A1 (AU)
Title: An adjustable garment waistband and method of manufacture
Inventor: VILLALOBOS ORA ZOE
IPC: A41D1/06
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A figure defining and contouring garment, which outlines and defines a wearer's body contours in a fashionable and comfortable manner, includes a waistband coupled to a body with a rear tunnel that extends along the inside rear of the garment from the lower rise or crotch area to the waistband and a waistband tunnel that extends through the waistband. A drawstring anchored in the lower rise area extends upwardly through the rear tunnel to the waistband where it transitions to the waistband tunnel through a diverter region in the waistband. The drawstring transition between the rear and waistband tunnels is advantageously hidden within the waistband. The drawstring is used to adjust the fit of the garment by pulling on the drawstring to tighten the drawstring. In a preferred embodiment, the diverter region of the waistband is substantially fixed relative to the lower rise portion of the garment, which results in the rear tunnel and the center rear of the garment being drawn inwardly to define the contours of a wearer's body.
Patent AU-2003235467-A1 (AU)
Title: Spray-drying device and feet means for this spray-drying device
Inventor: BOERSEN ANTONIUS CORNELIS
IPC: F26B3/12
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: The invention provides a spray-drying device comprising a housing ( 1 ), a first feed means ( 2 ) with a first spray opening, for supplying a first substance, the first substance being a liquid which is sprayed in a cone ( 3; 3 a, 3 b) in a first outlet direction, a second feed means ( 4 ) for supplying a particle stream ( 5 ) in a second outlet direction, the first and second outlet directions including an angle alpha with respect to one another, and flow-control means for controlling the flow of the liquid and the particle stream, at least one out of the first ( 2 ) and second ( 4 ) feed means comprising angle-adjustment means ( 6, 9 ) for adjusting the angle alpha, and therefore the overlap and properties of particles or agglomerates formed. The invention also provides a feed means for feeding a material to a spray-drying device according to the invention.
Patent AU-2003242864-A1 (AU)
Title: Water soluble container
Inventor: DUFFIELD PAUL
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: A water-soluble container comprising at least one first compartment, said one or each first compartment containing a composition that comprises less than 5 wt % free water, and a second compartment containing a second composition, wherein the second composition generates a gas on exposure to the atmosphere or water, and more than 50% of the surface area of the second compartment is enclosed by the first compartment or first compartments.
Patent AU-2003252052-A1 (AU)
Title: Rapid, efficient purification of hsv-specific t-lymphocytes and hsv antigens identified via same
Inventor: KOELLE DAVID M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: Described is a method of identifying an immunologically active antigen of a virus that attacks skin, as well as a method of enriching a population of lymphocytes for T lymphocytes that are specific to a virus that attacks skin. Also provided are HSV antigens and epitopes that are useful for the prevention and treatment of HSV infection that have been identified via the methods of the invention. T-cells having specificity for antigens of the invention have demonstrated cytotoxic activity against cells loaded with virally-encoded peptide epitopes, and in many cases, against cells infected with HSV. The identification of immunogenic antigens responsible for T-cell specificity provides improved anti-viral therapeutic and prophylactic strategies. Compositions containing antigens or polynucleotides encoding antigens of the invention provide effectively targeted vaccines for prevention and treatment of HSV infection.
Patent AU-2003252884-A1 (AU)
Title: Closure device for flexible pouches
Inventor: RANI ROBERT G
IPC: A61J1/05
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: The sterile closure device (20) includes a cylinder which extends through a base (22) and a support (26). The cylinder has openings which are blocked by seals. A portion of the cylinder between the seals defines a chamber. An independent claim is also included for a container for a medical fluid.
Patent AU-2003258366-A1 (AU)
Title: Probiotic bacterium: lactobacillus fermentum
Inventor: CONWAY PARICIA LYNNE
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: Variant of the bacterium Lactobacillus fermentum and its use in treating gastrointestinal disorders, disorders of the mucosal surfaces or disturbances in the immune system or status of a subject.
Patent AU-2003258613-A1 (AU)
Title: Device for influencing gas flows
Inventor: RIST MAX
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: Device for deviating gas flows in aerosol-producing nebulizers in the breathing and rebreathing regions of a respiratory appliance comprises a bypass device. When the gas flows in one direction it takes the aerosol with it and when the gas flows in the other direction it bypasses the aerosol at the nebulizer via a bypass. An independent claim is also included for a device for supplying gas flows in nebulizers in breathing and rebreathing regions of a respiratory appliance comprising a valve timed by the respiratory appliance so that the dead space is not filled with aerosol.
Patent AU-2003263077-A1 (AU)
Title: Metering valve for a metered dose inhaler providing consistent delivery
Inventor: HODSON PETER D
IPC: A61M11/00
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel design for a metering valve that provides improved consistency of formulation delivery. Generally, the metering valve includes (a) a valve stem that generally defines a longitudinal axis and includes a body portion having a metering surface, wherein the longitudinal axis and a plane tangential to at least a portion of the metering surface define an angle from about 2° to about 90°; and (b) a valve body having an internal chamber defined at least in part by the body wall and includes a metering portion configured to substantially conform to the metering surface of the valve stem.
Patent AU-2003267158-A1 (AU)
Title: Smoke suppressant hot melt adhesive composition
Inventor: CHANAK MICHAEL J
IPC: C08L31/04
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition that includes thermoplastic polymer, a source of zinc, at least one of aluminum trihydrate and magnesium hydroxide, and no greater than 70% by weight of a source of halogen. Articles that include a porous substrate and the hot melt adhesive composition.
Patent AU-2003271707-A1 (AU)
Title: Microdialysis probe and method for the production thereof
Inventor: CARR MATTHEW
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A micro dialysis probe has a frame (1) for a needle, with groove recess(es) (4,5) in its peripheral surfaces. The recesses are open to the outer sides of the frame to hold the inflow and outflow lines. The leading end of the frame has a point (3) for penetration into the tissue. The channel recesses meet (6) at the point. A dialysis membrane layer (7) of regenerated cellulose is over the recesses across the whole needle frame width.
Patent AU-2003276269-A1 (AU)
Title: Heat exchanger for a refrigeration device
Inventor: CIESLIK DETLEF
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: A sleeve (7) is fixed on the surface of a base plate (1) by a brace (8) that links to the sleeve and locks on a pipeline (2). Each brace has a clamping section (9) to clamp on the pipeline. The sleeve and the brace form a single piece from a flat metal blank sheet.  An Independent claim is also included for a refrigerator with a heat exchanger.
Patent WO-2005023053-A1 (WO)
Title: Jeu de cartes
Inventor: TOSKAS CHRIS
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne une méthode de jeu de cartes, consistant tout d'abord à distribuer les cartes de jeu en quatre mains, à savoir une première main avec un valet et un dix de la même couleur, une deuxième main avec deux reines d'une couleur différente de la première couleur, une troisième main avec deux rois de la couleur différente de la première couleur et une quatrième main avec deux as d'une couleur différente de la première couleur, puis à fournir une carte de table qui est une reine de la même couleur que ladite première main, et enfin à tirer une ou plusieurs cartes dans au moins une partie d'un paquet de cartes, une ou plusieurs des cartes et ladite carte de table pouvant être combinées à chacune desdites mains pour obtenir une combinaison de cartes dont les points peuvent être comptés suivant les règles du poker.
Patent WO-2005038046-A1 (WO)
Title: Procede de diagnostic base sur la methylation
Inventor: BAIS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé d'identification d'un intervalle de méthylation de cellules normales, qui permet de détecter la méthylation aberrante, dans un site cible d'un acide nucléique, en particulier dans un îlot CpG. Ce procédé consiste à: (a) fournir séparément les acides nucléiques provenant d'une pluralité d'échantillons renfermant des acides nucléiques et modifier ces acides nucléiques par conversion de cytosine; (b) identifier les échantillons qui possèdent des sites CpG présentant une méthylation élevée à modérée dans le locus cible; (c) produire une carte de méthylation, en particulier une carte de l'îlot CpG, à partir des échantillons précédemment identifiés en (b) par séquençage des acides nucléiques ayant subi une conversion par cytosine; (d) exécuter une amplification ciblée des sites CpG spécifiques tel que déterminé par la carte de méthylation en (c), à partir de tous les échantillons, par MSP imbriqué en temps réel, et quantifier les rapports de non méthylation et de méthylation dans ces sites via l'extrapolation de courbes d'étalonnage absolu; et enfin, (e) établir une corrélation entre la méthylation dans ces sites CpG spécifiques et les taux d'expression d'ARNm correspondant tel que déterminé par une méthode RT-PCR en temps réel.
Patent AU-2004203256-A1 (AU)
Title: Attachment of an architectural covering
Inventor: BOHLEN JOERG
IPC: E06B9/24
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: An architectural covering, such as a roller shade (1), including a vertically - extending layer (27, 29, 627) of a shade material (5) between an elongate longitudinally - extending roller (3) and an elongate longitudinally - extending bar (7); an elongated groove (15, 17) extending longitudinally along the length of the outer surface (3A) of the roller (3); a top portion (39, 673) of the layer (27, 29, 627) of shade material (5) being attached to an elongate longitudinally-extending top attachment member (23, 25) in the groove (15, 17); the layer (27, 29, 627) of shade material extending longitudinally along the roller (3), so that partial rotation of the roller causes the layer to move vertically and continued rotation of the roller winds the layer around the roller, characterized in that: the outer surface of the top attachment member (23, 25, 123, 223, 323, 423, 523) has at least two peaks (83, 183, 283, 383, 483, 583) along its length such that when the upper portion (39, 673) of the layer (27, 29, 627) of shade material (5) is attached to the attachment member, the peaks extend through the upper portion of the layer, preferably through an open structured section (71) of the top portion of the layer. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2004213840-A1 (AU)
Title: Filter containing a metal phthalocyanine and a polycationic polymer
Inventor: BORSTEL REID VON
IPC: A24B15/00
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A tobacco smoke filter comprising one or more than one metal phthalocyanine, such as a copper phthalocyanine or an iron phthalocyanine, and further comprising one or more than one polycationic polymer.
Patent AU-2004233717-A1 (AU)
Title: Training tool, coupling piece and method for handling a training tool
Inventor: HERMANS JOHANNES THEODORUS
IPC: A63B21/06
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A training tool comprising an elongate hollow space enclosed by a holder, which hollow space is partly filled with an amount of freely movable particles, the particles being configured to provide a reactive impact when the particles collide during acceleration and deceleration.
Patent AU-2004293557-A1 (AU)
Title: Charging device, especially charging stock preheater
Inventor: FUCHS GERHARD
IPC: F27D13/00
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: To facilitate a trouble-free charging of scrap metal having differing constitutions, such as light and heavy scrap metal, from a lower discharge opening of a shaft-shaped charging device or a charging stock preheater (1) into a melting vessel by a pusher (13), the lateral surfaces of the pusher (13) are formed so as to converge from the upper side to the lower side and the actuating device (2) of the pusher (13) is pivotably supported in a frame structure (3) about a horizontal axis. In addition, the upper boundary of the discharge opening for the charging stock from the shaft (2) is preferably formed by a horizontal, rotatably supported roller (26), more preferably with engaging elements (30) distributed around the circumferential surface. Sections of the charging device that are severely mechanically stressed are preferably formed by steel billet sections connected to form a structural unit.
Patent AU-2004314118-A1 (AU)
Title: Power converter
Inventor: ARITSUKA TOMOHIKO
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A power converter according to the invention that can continue to operate after suffering a partial failure. The power converter includes multiple array transformers; normally-on switches connected respectively in series with the ends of each of the primary windings of the array transformers; normally-off current bypass devices connected in parallel with the series connections of the primary windings of the array transformers and the switches at their ends; AC-DC converter units having their AC sides connected respectively to each of the secondary windings of the array transformers; and mutually independent DC circuits severally connected to the DC sides of the AC-DC converter units. By turning on the current bypass device of the primary winding of a specified array transformer and turning off the switches at the ends of that primary winding it is possible to isolate the specified array transformer and the AC-DC converter unit connected to it.
Patent AU-2005202485-A1 (AU)
Title: Juicer and grater assembly
Inventor: GROOTE JAN-HENDRIK DE
IPC: A47J19/02
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: The invention provides a juicer and grater assembly comprising an extractor (12) having a plurality of radially extending tabs (30) integral with a lower portion (20) thereof, a combination grater and strainer (14) having at least a plurality of first apertures (60) and a plurality of second apertures (64), wherein the extractor (12) is removably secured on the combination grater and strainer in either a first position wherein the plurality of radially extending tabs cover the plurality of first apertures for allowing extracted juice to flow through the plurality of second apertures, or in a second position wherein the plurality of radially extending tabs cover the plurality of second apertures allowing juice and pulp to flow through the plurality of first apertures.
Patent AU-2005212139-A1 (AU)
Title: Impregnation process
Inventor: DURBIN GAVIN JAMES
IPC: B27K3/02
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for impregnating wood or wood based material. A working solution is preheated to a temperature above the atmospheric boiling point (“a super hot temperature”) above the atmospheric boiling point (“a super hot temperature”) of the working solution, at an elevated pressure sufficient to maintain the working solution in the liquid phase. The working solution is contacted with a wood or wood based material at a super hot temperature and an elevated pressure to cause impregnation of the solution into the wood or wood based material. The impregnated wood or wood based material and any remaining working solution, waste material and/or by-products are then separated.
Patent AU-2005243432-A1 (AU)
Title: Surface-modified inorganic fillers and pigments
Inventor: MUNCHOW DIETER
IPC: C09C3/10
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing surface-modified inorganic fillers or pigments of a desired particle size. Said method is characterized in that filler or pigment slurries of inorganic fillers or pigments are milled to the desired particle size under the action of compressive and shear forces using polymer dispersions, whereby the fillers and/or pigments are additionally brought into contact with conventional milling auxiliary agents and/or dispersants (active agent) in a quantity of between 0.1 and 2.0 wt. %, in relation to the fillers or pigments. The invention also relates to the fillers and pigments that are obtained by said method and to their use for producing dispersion inks, adhesives, coatings or coating compounds for the paper industry, in particular coating compounds used in various industry segments, such as sheet fed offset printing, roll offset printing, gravure printing and for the production of cardboard and special papers.
Patent AU-2005275183-A1 (AU)
Title: Oxazole derivatives as histamine H3 receptor agents, preparation and therapeutic uses
Inventor: JESUDASON CYNTHIA DARSHINI
IPC: C07D333/38
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: The present invention discloses novel aryl oxazole compounds of Formula I (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing and using such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods of using these compositions to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. Formula I (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: m is independenlly at each occurrence 1, 2, or 3, Z independently represents carbon (substituted with hydrogen or the optional substituents indicated herein) or nitrogen, provided that when Z is nitrogen then R6 is not attached to Z; R1 and R2 are independently —(C1—C7) alkyl (optionally substituted with one to three halogens), or R1 and R2 and the nitrogen to which they are attached form an azetidinyl ring, a pyrrolidinyl ring, or a piperidinyl ring, wherein further the azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, or piperidinyl ring so formed may be optionally substituted one to three times with R5; R6 is independently at each occurrence —H, -halogen, or —CH3.
Patent AU-2005288689-A1 (AU)
Title: Methods and compositions relating to Alzheimer's disease
Inventor: LYNHAM STEPHEN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to Alzheimer's disease are provided. Specifically, proteins that are differentially expressed in the Alzheimer's disease state relative to their expression in the normal state are provided. Proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease are identified and described. Methods of diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using the differentially expressed proteins are also provided, as are methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Patent AU-2005316250-A1 (AU)
Title: Combined total-internal-reflectance and tissue imaging systems and methods
Inventor: ROWE ROBERT K
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for combining total-internal-reflectance and tissue imaging to perform biometric functions. The system may include an illumination source, a platen, a light detector, an optical train, and a computational unit. The platen is disposed to make contact with a skin site of an individual. The optical train is disposed to provide optical paths between the illumination source and the platen, and between the platen and the light detector. The combination of the illumination source and optical train provides illumination to the platen under multispectral conditions. The computational unit is interfaced with the light detector and has instructions to generate a total-internal-reflectance image of the skin site from a first portion of light received from the skin site, and to generate a tissue image of the skin site from a second portion of light received from the skin site.