baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2003234245-B2 (AU)
Title: Treatment for weight loss
Inventor: STAFFORD DOUGLAS C
IPC: A23L15/00
Filed: 2003-04-24
Granted: 2006-08-03
Abstract: A therapy for humans or other animals is described using one or more antagonists to colipase so as to interfere with macromolecular nutrient digestion. In one embodiment, the present invention describes the use of antibodies that can be administered by a variety of routes, including orally, over a treatment period in a manner that promotes weight loss or impedes weight gain.
Patent AU-2004262802-B2 (AU)
Title: Synthetic aperture radar system and method for local positioning
Inventor: STEPHENS SCOTT A
IPC: G01S7/02
Filed: 2004-06-29
Granted: 2009-08-27
Abstract: A positioning system includes a passive, isotropic reflecting landmark at a fixed position and a device. The device transmits an electromagnetic pulse having a circular polarization and receives a return signal over a period of time. The return signal includes a reflected pulse from the reflecting landmark. The processes the return signal to isolate the reflected pulse from the return signal and to determine a range from the device to the reflecting landmark. The reflecting landmark includes a first passive reflector, a second passive reflector, and a static structure configured to statically position the second passive reflector at an angle relative to the first passive reflector. The device optionally moves in a particular direction while receiving the return signal, detects a Doppler shift in the reflected pulse portion of the return signal, and determines an angle between the particular direction and a straight line between the device and the landmark.
Patent AU-2004282235-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and methods for detecting nucleic acid in biological samples
Inventor: YU CHEUNG HOI
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 2004-10-18
Granted: 2011-09-08
Abstract: There are disclosed apparatus and methods for the field-assisted acceleration of biological processes involving charged entities, including in particular the detection of target DNA in a biological sample. A reaction cell is provided with a dielectric surface, and a field is generated by inducing charge-separation in the dielectric material by applying a potential to an electrode in contact with the dielectric material.
Patent AU-2004289577-B2 (AU)
Title: Water supply apparatus and cleaning system for cleaning the water supply apparatus
Inventor: KROON ARIE
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2004-11-15
Granted: 2010-12-02
Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning a water supply apparatus includes a cleaning agent vessel containing a cleaning agent that is supplied to the water supply apparatus. The water supply apparatus has a recirculation circuit for recirculating water within the water supply apparatus. The recirculation circuit is controlled by a first control unit. The cleaning system also includes a cleaning system control unit configured to cause recirculation of the supplied cleaning agent through the recirculation circuit of the water supply apparatus by controlling the first control unit.
Patent AU-2005213768-B2 (AU)
Title: Audio coding
Inventor: GAYER MARC
IPC: G10L19/032
Filed: 2005-02-10
Granted: 2009-11-19
Abstract: The device has a device for determining first and second thresholds for first and second blocks of audio values of a sequence of audio values, a device for computing a version of first parameterization of a filter, a device for determining a first noise power threshold, a device for parameterisable filtering and scaling, interpolation devices, a device for determining an interm3diate scaling value, a device for using the filter to obtain a scaled, filtered audio value, a device for quantizing it to obtain a block of quantized, scaled, filtered audio values and a device for including information in the coded signal from which the bock of quantized, scaled, filtered audio values, the versions of the first and second parameterizations and the first and second noise power thresholds can be derived.. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a method of encoding an audio signal (B) a device for decoding a coded signal (C) a method of decoding a coded signal (D) and a computer program for implementing the inventive method.
Patent AU-2005214330-B2 (AU)
Title: Cohesive coating for snack food packaging
Inventor: STORY HAROLD G
IPC: C09J133/08
Filed: 2005-02-11
Granted: 2011-08-04
Abstract: A water based, cold seal, cohesive coating for bonding one or more substrates together to form a flexible package to contain an article, especially useful for snack food packaging. The cohesive coating includes about 25% to about 90% by weight of a natural rubber latex emulsion, about 10% to about 75% by weight of a non-self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion, about 0.01% to about 10% by weight water, and one or more ingredient selected from an anti-foam agent, ammonia, a surfactant, an anti-blocking agent, an inert filler, and a conditioning agent, so that in combination the components total 100% by weight of the composition. The use of a non-self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion provides an improved cold seal cohesive that may be employed with current high temperature converting systems and provides improved adhesion to substrates, enhanced cohesion to itself, reduced blocking and avoids seal deadening.
Patent AU-2005242832-B2 (AU)
Title: Colorimetric sensor
Inventor: MAKI STEPHEN P
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2005-02-22
Granted: 2010-07-01
Abstract: Colorimetric sensor films comprising a reflective layer, a polymeric detection layer, and a semi-reflective layer are disclosed. Devices comprising the colorimetric sensor films and methods of making the films and devices are also disclosed.
Patent AU-2005244893-B2 (AU)
Title: Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates
Inventor: BINNER CURT
IPC: B31B50/28
Filed: 2005-05-13
Granted: 2011-07-28
Abstract: An intravaginal device has a fluid storage element and at least one fluid transport element in fluid communication with the fluid storage element. The at least one fluid transport element has a first plate and a second plate coupled to the first plate. The second plate is capable of separating from the first plate sufficiently to provide inter-plate capillary action. The at least one fluid transport element is bendable about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fluid storage element. The invention also includes methods and apparatus useful in the production of an intravaginal device.
Patent AU-2005329527-B2 (AU)
Title: Thermally disappearing resin particle
Inventor: NAOYUKI NAGATANI
IPC: C08F20/28
Filed: 2005-12-13
Granted: 2011-10-27
Abstract: It is intended to provide a thermally disappearing resin particle which can be decomposed at a low temperature and in a short time and gives a sintered body in which deformation or crack does not occur when being used as a binder or a weight-reducing material for a ceramic; a thermally disappearing hollow resin particle; a process for producing the thermally disappearing hollow resin particle; a ceramic composition which can be degreased and sintered at a low temperature in a short time and can give a molded body with high porosity without occurrence of deformation or crack even when a pore forming material is used in a large amount; and a process for producing a porous ceramic filter. The invention is directed to the thermally disappearing resin particles each of which contains a polyoxyalkylene resin and in which a portion corresponding to 10 % by weight or more of the whole particles disappears within 1 hour when the particles are heated to a predetermined temperature in the range from 100 to 300°C.
Patent AU-2006202494-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods and Devices for Gaming Machine Configuration
Inventor: JAMAL BENBRAHIM
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 2006-06-13
Granted: 2011-09-22
Abstract: The present invention provides novel method and devices for configuring gaming 5 machines. Some preferred implementations of the invention provide a portable computing device, e.g., a personal digital assistant ("PDA"), that may be used to configure gaming machines. Some such portable computing devices include software and hardware for displaying graphical user interfaces with which an operator can interact to indicate a desired gaming machine configuration. Some preferred embodiments 10 provide a standardized format for menus and/or GUIs that can be used to configure various types of gaming machines. The portable computing device may have one or more convenient interfaces, such as a uniform serial bus ("USB") interface, an infrared interface, etc., configured for communication with a gaming machine. For example, the interface can allow desired gaming machine configuration parameters to be transmitted to 15 the gaming machine and actual gaming machine configuration parameters to be received from the gaming machine. In some implementations, the portable computing device may be used to verify the configurations of gaming machines that have been previously configured using other methods and/or devices (e.g., via a gaming network). -34- 'C-4 'Cc,,
Patent AU-2006233182-B2 (AU)
Title: Luffing jib crane erection process and system
Inventor: MICHEL LISSANDRE
IPC: B66C23/10
Filed: 2006-10-24
Granted: 2011-08-04
Abstract: Luffing jib crane erection process and system The process comprises using an auxiliary hoist (22) carried by the rotating part (4) of the crane and fitted with a cable (23) with a diameter smaller than that of the load and jib lifting cables for performing various erection operations: cabling of the jib lifting block, fitting of slings (24) for temporarily retaining the jib (9), mounting of the line of tie bars retaining the jib (9) as well as for maintaining the mechanisms carried by the counter-jib. The auxiliary hoist (22) is, in particular, mounted at the base of the jib gantry (6) of the crane. Figure 3 17> 32 31 2 5/-'27 5 26 26 289
Patent AU-2006308884-B2 (AU)
Title: Surgical variable-angle illuminator
Inventor: SMITH RONALD T
IPC: A61F9/007
Filed: 2006-10-31
Granted: 2012-07-05
Abstract: A variable-angle, wide-angle illuminator is disclosed, one embodiment being a small-gauge, variable-angle illumination surgical system comprising: a light source for providing a light beam; an optical cable, optically coupled to the light source for receiving and transmitting the light beam; a handpiece, operably coupled to the optical cable; an optical fiber, operably coupled to the handpiece, wherein the optical fiber is optically coupled to the optical cable to receive and transmit the light beam; an optical assembly, optically coupled to a distal end of the optical fiber, for receiving the light beam and providing the light beam to illuminate a surgical field; and a cannula, operably coupled to the handpiece and optical assembly, for housing and directing the optical assembly to illuminate a selected area, such as a surgical site. The optical assembly can comprise, for example, a fiber/polymer-dispersed-liquid-crystal ("PDLC") diffuser optically coupled to an optical needle or a nested compound parabolic concentrator ("CPC") cone. In the PDLC diffuser/needle embodiment, the fiber can be a standard endo-illuminator optical fiber with 0.50 NA or similar value. The light beam from the light source is emitted from the distal end of the optical fiber and provided to the PDLC diffuser for further transmission. The degree of diffusion of the light beam at the PDLC diffuser can be electrically controlled and can be varied from no diffusion to very high degree of diffusion. After passing through the PDLC diffuser, the light beam is provided to a needle or fiber, such as a glass needle or fiber, that transmits the light beam to the surgical site in the eye.
Patent AU-2007202092-B2 (AU)
Title: Medical instrument having a needle knife
Inventor: NOBIS RUDOLPH H
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2007-05-10
Granted: 2013-01-17
Abstract: A medical instrument includes a flexible sheath, a pivot base, a medical needle knife base, a medical needle knife, and a handpiece. The flexible sheath has a distal sheath portion insertable within a patient and has a proximal sheath portion. The pivot base is attached to the distal sheath portion. The needle knife base is pivotally connected to the pivot base and has a passageway. The medical needle knife is extendable from the passageway and is retractable within the passageway. The handpiece is connected to the proximal sheath portion and includes a manually-operated articulation control operatively connected to the needle knife base for pivoting the needle knife base with respect to the pivot base. to LOi
Patent AU-2007222455-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for breaking down cellulose in solution
Inventor: MORMANN WERNER
IPC: C08B15/02
Filed: 2007-02-28
Granted: 2012-06-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for breaking down cellulose in solution by dissolving the cellulose in an ionic liquid and treating it with an acid, optionally while adding water.
Patent AU-2007231553-B2 (AU)
Title: Agent for the treatment of hormone-dependent disorders and uses thereof
Inventor: LALONDE JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: A61P5/00
Filed: 2007-03-28
Granted: 2012-10-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel agents that are useful for treating hormone-dependent disorders. In particular, the present invention relates to A method of modulating a nuclear receptor in vivo comprising the step of administering to a subject in need thereof A nuclear receptor modulating agent comprising a compound or composition capable of altering the endogenous levels of HLS-5 or its activity.
Patent AU-2007256921-B2 (AU)
Title: Collapsible wildlife containment apparatus
Inventor: VENEZIA ALBERTO J
IPC: A01K63/06
Filed: 2007-05-24
Granted: 2013-02-21
Abstract: A wildlife containment system is disclosed. A lid for the aquarium may be attached to a selectively extensible support member, which in turn may be attached to a base member. The lid may be selectively removable from the extensible support member to allow for improved maintenance and use of the aquarium.
Patent AU-2007293950-B2 (AU)
Title: Connecting device for a drawer
Inventor: STUFFEL ANDREAS
IPC: A47B88/00
Filed: 2007-08-22
Granted: 2013-07-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting device (6) for a drawer (1), said device comprising an adapter (7) arranged in the bottom (2) of the drawer and adjacently to the front panel (5) of the drawer (1), and a carrying holder (8) which is fixed in the adapter (7). The adapter (7) is provided for supporting a lateral panel (5), and the carrying holder (S) for fixing a front panel carrier (19) which is fixed to the front panel (4). The carrying holder (8) is produced from a plastic material as a single component and is fixed in the adapter (7) in a form-fitting manner.
Patent AU-2007317847-B2 (AU)
Title: Stabilization of vaccines by lyophilization
Inventor: DEGEORGE PAUL
IPC: A61K39/12
Filed: 2007-11-07
Granted: 2013-10-31
Abstract: This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions, such as vaccines, and methods of making and using such compositions.
Patent AU-2007322268-B2 (AU)
Title: Boronic acids and esters as inhibitors of fatty acid amide hydrolase
Inventor: LIU TAO
IPC: A61K31/69
Filed: 2007-10-10
Granted: 2013-05-30
Abstract: The present invention provide compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, encompassed by the formulae (I), (II) or (III). The present invention also provides methods for treating FAAH mediated disease, disorder or condition by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a provided compound of the formulae (I), (II) or (III), or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, to a patient in need thereof. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for inhibiting FAAH in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formulae (I), (II) or (III), or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, to a patient in need thereof.
Patent AU-2007355542-B2 (AU)
Title: Granule coated with urethane resin
Inventor: WATANABE ATSUSHI
IPC: C08G18/42
Filed: 2007-06-28
Granted: 2013-05-02
Abstract: A coated granule obtained by coating a bioactive substance-containing granule with a urethane resin obtained by reaction of an aromatic polyisocyanate with a polyol having an average molecular weight of 300 to 5000, wherein the polyol contains a polycaprolactonepolyol and a hydroxy fatty acid ester of the formula (I): (wherein, X represents -CH2-CH2- or -CH=CH-, n represents 1, 2 or 3, m represents 0, 1 or 2, and n+m is 2 or 3. In the case of n+m=2, A represents a C2 to C8 alkanediyl group, and in the case of n+m=3, A represents a C3 to C8 alkanetriyl group.) as the coat film, is capable of controlling elution of the bioactive substance appropriately, and, the urethane resin forming the coat film shows degradability in soil.
Patent AU-2008201500-B2 (AU)
Title: Controller for flexible tissue ablation procedures
Inventor: MCPHERSON JAMES W
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2008-04-02
Granted: 2013-06-27
Abstract: CONTROLLER FOR FLEXIBLE TISSUE ABLATION PROCEDURES An electrosurgical system including a generator configured to supply radiofrequency (RF) energy is disclosed. The system includes at least two electrodes (3) configured to apply RF energy to tissue and at least one return electrode for returning the RF energy to the generator (20). The generator (20) may operate in a first operational mode and at least 10 one other operational mode. The system includes a controller (24) configured to control the application of RF energy to each of the two or more electrodes (3) and the return of RF energy to the generator (20). The controller (24) includes a plurality of switching components configured to selectively switch the flow of the RF energy between the two or more electrodes and between the return electrode and at least one of the two or more 15 electrodes based on the operational mode of the generator (20). 20>2, ELECTROSURGICAL / ~ 120 10 6 p62 72
Patent AU-2008209573-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of producing purified rebaudioside A compositions using solvent/antisolvent crystallization
Inventor: RHONEMUS TROY ALLEN
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2008-01-18
Granted: 2013-08-22
Abstract: The invention provides methods of purifying rebaudioside A from a mixture comprising glycosides of the plant
Patent AU-2008226892-B2 (AU)
Title: Fiber optic local convergence points for multiple dwelling units
Inventor: FRAZIER BRENT M
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2008-03-10
Granted: 2011-10-27
Abstract: There are provided fiber optic local convergence points ("LCPs") adapted for use with multiple dwelling units ("MDUs") that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a housing (310) comprising an access cover (410) for separating the subscriber portion from the provider portions. A splitter module (398) of the LCP may be joined to the interior side (411) of the access cover (410) or may be joined to the housing opposite the access cover. The LCP may also include a splice tray assembly and/or an input receptacle to facilitate convenient installation of the provider cable. The LCP further comprises a plurality of receptacles for selective optical connection of a plurality of subscriber drop fibers/cables.
Patent AU-2008234991-B2 (AU)
Title: Low-voltage, medium-voltage or high-voltage switching or control device, in particular a switchgear assembly
Inventor: RALF HENKE
IPC: H02B15/00
Filed: 2008-04-04
Granted: 2011-09-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a low-voltage, medium-voltage or high-voltage switching or control device, a switchgear assembly according to the preamble of patent claims 1, 2 and 3, and to the uses according to patent claims 14, 15, 16 and 17. In order to be able to combine individual functions to form a standardized unit, without thereby deviating from conventional technology, the invention proposes that the electrical cabling between the electrical functional components of the switchgear assembly is replaced by a wiring in a box (1) or a panel and that the electrical components (20) are each connected directly to the box (1) by means of a bundle of bound cables (30). Another essential embodiment provides a coding plug for being plugged from the exterior.
Patent AU-2008259833-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and system for searching for digital assets
Inventor: MOFFATT JOY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-06-02
Granted: 2012-11-08
Abstract: A method of presenting digital assets in response to a search query by a user to locate at least one digital asset from a database of digital assets is described. Each digital asset has at least one keyword associated with it, and each associated keyword is part of a hierarchical organization of keywords. A first set of digital assets that have associated keywords equivalent to the search query is identified as well as suggested keywords that have e.g., an ancestor, descendant or sibling relation to the search query. The digital assets and the suggested keywords are presented to the user. The user selects a suggested keyword, and a second set of digital assets that have associated keywords equivalent to the suggested keyword is identified. The second set of digital assets is presented to the user.
Patent AU-2008272785-B2 (AU)
Title: Polysialic acid derivatives, methods of production, and uses in enhancing cancer antigen production and targeting
Inventor: MOE GREGORY R
IPC: A61K31/70
Filed: 2008-07-03
Granted: 2014-06-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of their production and use, including use in increasing de-N-acetyl sialic acid antigen of a mammalian cell and methods that exploit the increase in deNAc sialic acid antigen on such cells.
Patent AU-2008276622-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and method for printing and dispensing a web
Inventor: MCDONALD GREGORY E
IPC: B31B50/88
Filed: 2008-06-30
Granted: 2013-05-16
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a web from a plurality of rolls. (6) of serrated bags (A, B), includes first (12) and second (14) web printer/web feeders, each adapted to advance and print first and second webs from a first and second roll of serrated bags (A, B) respectively, the first and second web printer/web feeders (12, 14) including a first (13) and second (15) printer, and a first (26) and second (30) set of nip rollers respectively; first (36) and second (38) accumulator guide plates located downstream of the first (13) and second (15) printers; a set of dispensing nip rollers (18) located downstream of the first and second accumulator guide plates (36, 38), a web accumulation area; a web sensor (34) for sensing an end of the first or second web; a first (70) and second (72) seal sensing device; a dispensing guide plate (44) located downstream of the web sensor (34); and a bag handling mechanism (20) for advancing a leading bag to a bag loader.
Patent AU-2008279539-B2 (AU)
Title: Superabsorbent polymer suspension for use in agriculture
Inventor: CLARK EDDIE W
IPC: C05G3/70
Filed: 2008-06-16
Granted: 2014-09-18
Abstract: Soil amendments which include starch-based superabsorbent polymer (SAP) particles are combined with a liquid fertilizer solution to form a flowable suspension. Methods for manufacturing the SAP liquid fertilizer suspension are disclosed. The starch-based SAP product may include a monomer graft polymerized onto a starch in the presence of an initiator to form a starch graft copolymer. Various mesh sizes of granular SAP particles may be mixed with a liquid fertilizer solution that optionally includes a micronutrient multivalent cation solution.