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Patent AU-607348-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for the determination of a specifically bindable substance
Inventor: SCHENK ROLAND
IPC: G01N33/563
Filed: 1989-08-22
Granted: 1991-02-28
Abstract: To determine a specific binding substance by incubation of the sample solution with at least two receptors R1 and R2, where R1 and R2 are able to bind together and R1 is able to bind specifically to the substance to be determined, and measurement of the agglutination occurring during the reaction, employed as receptor R1 is a conjugate of one partner of a specifically binding pair P and of a component K able to bind specifically to the substance to be determined, and employed as R2 is a receptor which has at least two binding sites for P. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-769558-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for modeling injection of a fluid in a mold cavity
Inventor: FRIEDL CHRISTIAN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-09-18
Granted: 2004-01-29
Abstract: 1. A method for modeling injection of a fluid into a mold defining a three dimensional cavity comprises: providing a three dimensional computer model defining the cavity; discretizing a solution domain based on the model; specifying boundary conditions; and solving for process variables using conservation of mass, conservation of momentum, and conservation of energy equations for at least a portion of the solution domain. The step of discretizing a solution may comprise generating a finite element mesh based on the model by subdividing the model into a plurality of connected elements defined by a plurality of nodes; and anisotropically refining the mesh such that there are more nodes in a first direction of greater variation of material properties than in a second direction of lesser variation of material properties, the refinement comprising at least one of the substeps of calculating a distance from a node to a boundary; and using a node layer numbering system.  <IMAGE>
Patent AU-695872-B2 (AU)
Title: Magnetic rail brake device
Inventor: SLOOT BART VAN DER
IPC: B61H7/00
Filed: 1995-12-18
Granted: 1998-08-27
Abstract: A magnetic rail brake device (20) comprising at least two wear pieces (71,72) manufactured from ferromagnetic material, magnetically insulated from each other by means of at least one filling piece (73) and connected to magnet means (66) which, in operation, are capable of providing a magnetic field extending through the wear pieces, whilst, in operation, the wear pieces can be contacted with a rail (30) so as to enable the magnetic field to close through the rail, and at least at the location of the parts to be contacted with the rail, the wear pieces comprise wear strips (74,75) manufactured from nodular cast iron, and at least on the side facing the rail, the filling piece is formed from austenitic cast iron.
Patent AU-744183-B2 (AU)
Title: Composition and pharmaceutical dosage form for colonic drug delivery using polysaccharides
Inventor: LEE SEUNG SEO
IPC: A61K38/095
Filed: 1999-05-20
Granted: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A colonic drug delivery composition contains a first polysaccharide and a second polysaccharide wherein both polysaccharides are degradable by colonic enzymes and are mixed at a environmental pH of about 7 or above. A colon selective pharmaceutical composition and dosage form for oral delivery of a drug, nutrient, diagnostic reagent, or mixture thereof includes the drug, nutrient, diagnostic reagent, or mixture thereof in contact with the polysaccharide composition. A method of preparing such a colonic drug delivery composition and the colon selective pharmaceutical composition and dosage form are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-766601-B2 (AU)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pulp forming machines
Inventor: SMIT BENNO FRANK
IPC: D21J3/00
Filed: 2000-06-15
Granted: 2003-10-16
Abstract: A pulp forming machine includes a forming head including a platen and plurality of mould carriers. The mould carriers are connected to the platen by mould carrier support means which allow the mould carrier and the platen to transmit forces perpendicular to the general plane of the platen but allow movement and expansion of each mould carrier in the general plane of the platen. Mould carrier to mould carrier locating means locate the mould carriers of opposing platens during the forming process to align moulds carried on the mould carriers with cooperating moulds of the cooperating platen.  <IMAGE>
Patent AU-566841-B2 (AU)
Title: Improvements in adjustable telescopic devices
Inventor: WERNER PER GUNNAR
IPC: F16B/
Filed: 1985-06-14
Granted: 1987-10-29
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/NO85/00034 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 18, 1986 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 18, 1986 PCT Filed Jun. 14, 1985 PCT Pub. No. WO86/00205 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 16, 1986.A spindle for working chairs having an adjustable height comprises an inner tube (1) which is slidably inserted in an outer tube (3) and extends therefrom and is adapted to transmit the load from the chair seat to the outer tube. The inner tube (1, 1', 1'') is lockable in a plurality of positions relative to the outer tube. The load is transmitted from the inner to the outer tube through a threaded spindle (10, 10', 10'') which is coaxial with the tubes and is rotatably mounted in the outer tube (3), and the threads of which engage a nut (8) which is stationary with respect to the inner tube. The threaded connection formed between the nut and the spindle has a pitch which is sufficiently large for the connection not be self-locking when the nut (8) is moved axially, but still sufficiently small to allow a substantial part of the axial load to be transfered to the threaded spindle (10, 10', 10''). A releasable locking member (18, 18', 18a, 18b) preventing rotation of the threaded spindle (10, 10', 10'') relative to the outer tube is provided for locking the telescopic device. The threaded connection is used to provide a spring operated adjustment of the length. For this purpose the outer tube (3) is non-rotatably secured with respect to the inner tube (1, 1', 1''), and a spiral spring (21), i.e. a spring similar to a watch spring, is provided for acting between the outer tube (3) and the spindle (10, 10', 10'') for rotation thereof in a direction corresponding to a raising of the seat of the chair.
Patent AU-723497-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for recombinant adeno-associated virus-directed gene therapy
Inventor: WILSON JAMES M
IPC: A61K38/27
Filed: 1997-09-04
Granted: 2000-08-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) for the manufacture of a medicament for reducing the immune response to the rAAV on administration of the medicament to a skeletal muscle cell, the rAAV being substantially free of contamination with helper virus. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the rAAV are also described.
Patent AU-761885-B2 (AU)
Title: Use of a phenol oxidising enzyme in the treatment of tobacco
Inventor: KIERULFF JESPER VALLENTIN
IPC: A24B15/24
Filed: 1999-07-07
Granted: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A process for preparing tobacco, which process comprises the steps of treating a tobacco material with a phenol oxidising enzyme, such as by extracting tobacco with a solvent to provide an extract and a residue; and treating the extract with a phenol oxidising enzyme such as a laccase. An improved tobacco product having a reduced amount of phenolic compounds. This is an alternative or a supplement to a process in which the phenolic compounds are adsorbed onto the insoluble carrier polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP). In preferred embodiments, the process includes further steps of removing the oxidised phenolic compound, adding adsorbents such as bentonite; removing and/or inactivating the enzyme; and concentrating the extract. Preferred phenol oxidising enzymes are peroxidases and laccases. The thus treated extract is advantageously re-combined with the tobacco residue and further processed to provide a tobacco article for smoking.
Patent AU-676198-B2 (AU)
Title: O-alkylated rapamycin derivatives and their use, particularly as immunosuppressants
Inventor: SEDRANI RICHARD
IPC: A61P31/00
Filed: 1993-09-24
Granted: 1997-03-06
Abstract: O-allylated rapamycin derivs. of formula (I) are new. X = (H,H) or O; Y = (H, OH) or O; R1 and R2 = each H, alkyl, thioalkyl, arylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, dihydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkylarylalkyl, dihydroxyalkylaralkyl, alkoxyalkyl, acyloxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, alkoxycarbonylamino-alkyl, acylaminoalkyl, arylosulphonamido-alkyl, allyl, dihydroxyalkylallyl, dioxolanyl-allyl, carbalkoxyallyl or (R3)3Si; R3 = each H, Me, Et, i-Pr, t-Bu or Ph; R4 = Me; or R4 and R1 together form 2-6C alkylene; alk- or alkyl refer to 1-6C alkyl, branched or linear, esp. 1-3C alkyl, in which the carbon chain is opt. interrupted by an ether linkage; provided that T1 and R2 are not both it; and provided that when R1 is carboxyalkyl or (R3)3Si, X and Y are not both O. Dose is 0.05-10 mg/kg p.o. or 0.01-5 mg/kg. i.r.
Patent AU-632790-B2 (AU)
Title: Trenching tool assembly with dual indexing capability
IPC: E21C35/18
Filed: 1989-11-28
Granted: 1993-01-14
Abstract: A trenching tool assembly with dual indexing capabilities includes a block formed with a tool shank bore and a cutter bit having a shank which is insertable into the tool shank bore. The shank includes a polygonal portion which is preferably a hex. An indexing washer is formed with a central opening shaped to engage the polygonal section of the cutter bit shank and to prevent relative rotation therebetween. The indexing washer engages the tool block in any one of a number of fixed positions. To change the angle of attack of the cutter bit, the indexing washer is disengaged from the tool block and cutter bit shank. The indexing washer and cutter bit shank can be indexed as a unit or independently of one another.
Patent AU-630416-B2 (AU)
Title: Multi-dose syringe
Inventor: HJERTMAN BIRGER TURE YNGVAR
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 1990-01-04
Granted: 1992-10-29
Abstract: A prefilled syringe comprising a phial (11) containing a measured quantity of an injectable product, a plunger (5) to expel the product out of the phial through a needle, and a two-part housing (1,2) for the phial and plunger in which the two parts are connected by interengaging screw threads (3,4). A stop surface on one housing part cooperates with a corresponding surface (7) on the plunger to limit displacement of the plunger (5) into the phial (11), and the position relative to the phial of the stop surface can be varied by rotating the two housing parts (1,2) relative to one another. A graduated dosing ring (19) is mounted coaxial with, adjacent to, and rotatable relative to both housing parts (1,2).
Patent AU-644066-B2 (AU)
Title: Substrate for soilless cultivation
Inventor: KAFKA BERNARD M
IPC: A01G31/00
Filed: 1990-03-07
Granted: 1993-12-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate for soil-less culture. 
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Patent AU-778877-B2 (AU)
Title: Modification of biological elements
Inventor: SEYMOUR LEONARD CHARLES WILLIA
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2000-06-09
Granted: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A method of modifying the biological and/or physicochemical properties of biological elements such as viruses and other micro-organisms is disclosed in which the biological element is modified by providing it with a coating of a multivalent polymer having multiple reactive groups. This modification can enable some biological elements to be targeted or re-targeted to particular sites in a host biological system and can be useful in connection with viral vectors for gene therapy or antitumor therapy. In other cases the modification can be useful for enhancing or improving the efficiency of viruses or bacterial micro-organisms used for example in pest control, degradation and dispersal of oil deposits and various other industrial, environment or medical applications.
Patent AU-769306-B2 (AU)
Title: Thin lance and test sensor having same
Inventor: WHITSON ROBERT C
IPC: G01N33/66
Filed: 2001-06-25
Granted: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A test sensor (360) for use in the determination of the concentration of a chemical in blood, the test sensor comprising: a housing having a disposable end cap (350) at a test end, the removable end cap including an aperture at the test end; a test chamber (202) disposed within the end cap, the test chamber having an inset (208) disposed adjacent to the aperture in the test end, the test chamber being adapted to collect blood through the inlet; and a lance (203) disposed within the end cap of the housing and coupled to the test sensor, an actuation of the lance causing the lance to extend through the aperture of the end cap, the lance being disposable with the disposable end cap. The lance comprises a spring (212) having a first end (218) and a second end (220) disposed between a needle (206) and a base (204) wherein the first end of spring is coupled to the base and the second end of the spring is coupled to the needle.
Patent AU-769620-B2 (AU)
Title: Counter-top paper towel holder
Inventor: LILLELUND STIG
IPC: A47J/
Filed: 2000-08-30
Granted: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A counter-top paper towel holder (10) having a base (18), a mounting rod (20) extending upward from the base, and a stabilizing extension (26) extending upward from the base at a position radially spaced from the mounting rod. The stabilizing extension (26) includes a handle portion (28) and a presser arm (32) spaced radially outward from the handle potion. The presser arm (32) is resilient, and includes a free end for abutting the roll of paper towels mounted on the mounting rod. Grasping the handle with one hand provides support for the paper towel holder against gross movement as the free towels are pulled from the roll using the other hand. The thumb of the grasping hand may press against the presser arm to force the free end against the roll. The free end thus prevent further rotation of the roll, and assists in breaking the lines of perforation to dispense the towels. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-762201-B2 (AU)
Title: Composition comprising heparin as a non-thrombogenic surface coating agent
Inventor: HOLMER ERIK
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 1999-09-09
Granted: 2003-06-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising heparin to be used as a non-thrombogenic surface when in contact with arterial blood flow. It also relates to a device treated on the surface thereof with such a composition.
Patent AU-747577-B2 (AU)
Title: Use of microparticles with adsorbed antigen to stimulate immune responses
Inventor: O'HAGAN DEREK
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 1998-01-29
Granted: 2002-05-16
Abstract: The use of poly(lactide) or poly(lactide-co-glycolide) microparticles with adsorbed antigen is disclosed. The microparticles are useful for enhancing CTL responses to a selected antigen.
Patent AU-673732-B2 (AU)
Title: Piperazinylpyridinyl water clathrates
Inventor: PEARLMAN BRUCE ALLEN
IPC: C07D213/74
Filed: 1994-03-15
Granted: 1996-11-21
Abstract: The invention is a process to produce 3-alkylamino-2-piperazinylpyridines (III), <CHEM> where R3 is -CH2-CH3 or -CH(CH3)2, and a process to purify them. The 3-alkylamino-2-piperazinylpyridines (III) are used in the production of known compounds useful for treating individuals who are HIV positive.
Patent AU-686520-B2 (AU)
Title: Macrocyclic immunomodulators
Inventor: LULY JAY R
IPC: C07D513/14
Filed: 1996-09-05
Granted: 1998-02-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US92/07593 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 7, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 7, 1994 PCT Filed Sep. 8, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/04679 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 18, 1993Immunomodulatory macrocyclic compounds having the formula    <IMAGE>  (VII)  and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, amides and prodrugs thereof, wherein X is a group having the formula    <IMAGE>  (Ic)  as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.
Patent AU-639972-B2 (AU)
Title: Vandal-resistant seat
IPC: B29C39/44
Filed: 1990-12-10
Granted: 1993-08-12
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/AU90/00585 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 11, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 11, 1992 PCT Filed Dec. 10, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO91/08886 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 27, 1991.A method of manufacturing an article is disclosed which includes an outer fabric material and an inner micro-cellular thermosetting foam plastics material. The method includes facing the outer fabric material, which has been treated on its inner side with a flexible thermosetting plastics material composition, in a mould, closing the mould to define a mould cavity and to deform the fabric material to a predetermined configuration, injecting a foamable flexible thermosetting plastics material composition into the mould, allowing the foamable flexible plastics material to react and completely fill the mould, the pressure of the reaction in the closed spaced of the mould causing the flexible plastics material to bond to the fabric material, allowing the resultant fabric covered micro-cellular foam plastics material to cure, and opening the mould and removing the article.
Patent AU-703805-B2 (AU)
Title: Drug release stent coating process
Inventor: DING NI
IPC: A61L31/16
Filed: 1996-09-05
Granted: 1999-04-01
Abstract: A method of coating implantable open lattice metallic stent prosthesis is disclosed which includes sequentially applying a plurality of relatively thin outer layers of a coating composition comprising a solvent mixture of uncured polymeric silicone material and crosslinker and finely divided biologically active species, possibly of controlled average particle size, to form a coating on each stent surface. The coatings are cured in situ and the coated, cured prostheses are sterilized in a step that includes preferred pre-treatment with argon gas plasma and exposure to gamma radiation electron beam, ethylene oxide, steam.
Patent AU-597633-B2 (AU)
Title: Powders for ceramics of metal carbides and nitrides made by carbothermal reduction and process for their manufacture
Inventor: BACHELARD ROLAND
IPC: C01B21/072
Filed: 1987-04-03
Granted: 1990-06-07
Abstract: Nitride and carbide powders by a carbothermal reduction route and, if appropriate, nitration of metal oxides capable of being employed especially for the manufacture of ceramics and having a specific surface of between 30 and 250 m<2>/g. Process for the manufacture of powders comprising the following stages: a) from metal oxide or oxides with a particle size of less than 10 mu m, a binder generating carbon, not later than during the carbothermal reduction reaction and, if appropriate, additional carbon, manufacture of granules with a controlled pore volume, b) carbothermal reduction reaction of the granules obtained under a, if appropriate in the presence of an atmosphere containing nitrogen,  c) decarbonisation, d) obtaining powders. s
Patent AU-682704-B2 (AU)
Title: Spinning nozzle
Inventor: ZIKELI STEFAN
IPC: D01D5/088
Filed: 1994-07-12
Granted: 1997-10-16
Abstract: The spinneret according to the invention is especially suitable for spinning cellulose solutions and has a die body which is essentially rotationally symmetrical having an inlet in its centre for cooling gas, an inlet for cellulose solutions, an annular deep-drawn spinning insert of precious metal with spinning holes wherein the spinning insert is designed pan-shaped in cross-section, and a baffle plate to deflect the cooling gas stream through the cellulose filaments which are extruded from the spinning holes, so that the cooling gas stream strikes the extruded cellulose filaments essentially at right angles. The spinning holes in the spinning insert are uniformly spaced from one another.
Patent AU-627401-B2 (AU)
Title: Procedure and apparatus for braking a squirrel-cage elevator motor fed by a frequency converter in fault situations
Inventor: HAKALA HARRI
IPC: H02P3/24
Filed: 1991-03-12
Granted: 1992-08-20
Abstract: Procedure and apparatus for braking a squirrel-cage elevator motor (1) fed by a frequency converter (10) in fault situations using a direct current supplied from a d.c. voltage source (11). In the procedure, the current in at least one of the motor phases and the rotational speed of the motor are measured, and the supply of direct current is controlled by means of a switching device (K1). When the elevator speed exceeds the value corresponding to the nominal slip and the motor current is less than the nominal magnetizing current, the switching device (K1) is caused to connect a direct current from the d.c. voltage source (11) to the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-597669-B2 (AU)
Title: Food product containing eggs
Inventor: MCMULLEN JAMES HENRY
IPC: A23L15/00
Filed: 1987-06-15
Granted: 1990-06-07
Abstract: An omelette mix is prepared from a liquid egg product, which may be, for example, whole egg, egg white, egg yolk, a de-chloresterized or artificial mix, or any combination of two or more of the foregoing, by adjusting its pH, preferably with citric acid, then adding to it a hydrocolloid, comprising an alginate, adding a multivalent metal salt of only low solubility in water, e.g. calcium sulphate dihydrate, in order to facilitate any required cross-linking of the hydrocolloid molecular chains, mixing thoroughly to form a homogeneous material, forming this material into any desired shape and freezing or chilling it to produce a stable intermediate material that can readily be quickly heated to give an omelette in form ready for consumption. In general sodium chloride will be introduced into the mix, conveniently with the hydrocolloid, in order to enhance the flavour of the omelette. A sequestrant is desirably added to control the release of the multivalent metal salt and thus regulate the speed of the cross-linking reaction.
Patent AU-679101-B2 (AU)
Title: Improvements relating to smoking articles
Inventor: LUKE JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A24D1/00
Filed: 1994-10-07
Granted: 1997-06-19
Abstract: This invention provides a smoking article (1) having reduced sidestream smoke in the inter-puff period. A smoking article (1) according to the invention may comprise segments of a high level of tobacco-containing material (5) interconnected by segments of low level of tobacco-containing material(6) which are capable of maintaining smoulder in the inter-puff period and re-igniting the segments of a high level of tobacco-containing material(5) in the puff period. Alternatively, a smoking article according to another aspect of the invention may comprise a lengthwise, axially extending, tobacco-containing fuse portion (46) which sustains smoulder in the inter-puff period when surrounding tobacco material (45) is substantially extinguished and which re-ignites the extinguished material on puffing of the smoking article(1). <IMAGE>
Patent AU-735387-B2 (AU)
Title: Isosorbide dinitrate-containing patch
Inventor: HIDAKA OSAFUMI
IPC: A61K31/34
Filed: 1998-01-06
Granted: 2001-07-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to an isosorbide dinitrate-containing patch, in which an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive composition is formed on a flexible support, and the adhesive composition consists of an acrylic-based adhesive (A), a polyvinyl acetate-based adhesive (B), a plasticizing component (C) and isosorbide dinitrate (D), and satisfies the following weight ratios (1) through (3) of each of the components:     (1) A:B = 70:30 to 10:90, (2) the weight ratio of the component C based on the adhesive composition is 10 to 40% by weight, and (3) the weight ratio of the component D based on the adhesive composition is 20 to 35% by weight.   Provided is a patch excellent in percutaneous absorption, handleability, resistance to skin irritation, sustained release, adhesivity, etc. <IMAGE>