baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent IE-S86659-B2 (IE)
Title: Computerised method and system for placing reinsurance
Inventor: VICTORIA LOUISE JENKINS
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A computerized auction system for enabling auctions of reinsurance placements. A server computer system comprises a processor, memory, auctions database, received bids database, adjusted bids database and administration database. The system communicates on line, or via a private network, with a cedent computer and a plurality of reinsurer computers. Selected reinsurers are invited to participate as bidders in an auction and, when the auction commences, can submit one or more bids in an attempt to secure participation at a price that is the same as or lower than a reserve price. The auction runs in real time and bids are ranked in ascending order of price and, within price, in ascending order of time of receipt. A bidder can enter new bids in an attempt to maintain participation in response to competitive bids from others bidders or in an attempt to increase participation. Each bidder can see the price, participation and rank for their own bids and for competitors' bids. However, a bidder cannot see the identity the owners of competing bids in the auction. A new bid is validated and may be signed down to a lower participation or zero if the total participation of bids for a given bidder exceeds that bidder's maximum permitted participation for the auction, or if the total participation exceed the reserve participation for the auction. Progress of the auction is transparent to bidders who can see their bids being signed down and who can submit fresh bids at prices lower than the reserve price. <Figure 4>
Patent AU-2001243571-B2 (AU)
Title: Portable restroom having molded base assembly with internal tank
Inventor: HOLMSTADT RONALD J
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2001-03-09
Granted: 2006-03-02
Abstract: In order to provide additional flexibility in a portable restroom, a base assembly is specifically designed to include an internal tank capable of maintaining and carrying flushing fluid. Thus, when a flushing restroom is desired, an additional tank is not needed. In order to convert to a flushing model, the base assembly is simply filled with appropriate liquid, and a pump is added. In addition to providing additional capabilities, the additional fluid in the base unit provides for more weight, thus increasing the stability. Also, the base assembly has a support structure which can be snap fit to the tank member. By allowing the snap fitting feature, the support structure can be designed very rugged, however will very easily and completely attach to the tank member.
Patent AU-2001244464-B2 (AU)
Title: A method for printing security documents using sheets with identifiers
Inventor: IMBACH BERNHARD
IPC: B41F11/02
Filed: 2001-04-11
Granted: 2007-05-17
Abstract: For manufacturing security documents, a plurality of security documents are printed on a sheet. The sheets are being processed in batches ( 15 a, 15 b). Each sheet carries a unique, machine readable identifier. During manufacturing, the batches are processed by several printing stations ( 10 ). At each printing station, the identifiers are read by a local computer ( 13 ) attributed to the printing station. The results are transferred upon request in data packets to a central data base ( 16 ). Each data packet contains the information for several sheets, which obviates the need to transfer the corresponding data in real time over the network. To increase security and decrease network dependence, each local computer is equipped with apparatus to check the processing status of a batch autonomously.
Patent AU-2002213938-B2 (AU)
Title: Device and method for converting carbon containing feedstock into carbon containing materials, having a defined nanostructure
Inventor: PROBST NICOLAS
IPC: B01J19/08
Filed: 2001-09-19
Granted: 2006-03-30
Abstract: Apparatus and process for producing carbon black or carbon containing compounds by converting a carbon containing feedstock, comprising the following steps: generating a plasma gas with electrical energy, guiding the plasma gas through a venturi, whose diameter is narrowing in the direction of the plasma gas flow, guiding the plasma gas into a reaction area, in which under the prevailing flow conditions generated by aerodynamic and electromagnetic forces, no significant recirculation of feedstocks or products into the plasma generating zone occurs, injecting the feedstock into the plasma gas in the reaction area recovering the reaction products from the reaction area and separating carbon black or carbon containing compounds from the other reaction products. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2002241097-B2 (AU)
Title: Casing material and its use in crop cultivation
Inventor: NOBLE RALPH
IPC: C05F11/02
Filed: 2002-03-26
Granted: 2007-10-25
Abstract: The use of dewatered small particle tailings material derived from the industrial washing of coal, metal ores, rocks and extracted minerals as a component of casing material for the cultivation of mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus and other Agaricus spp.) is described.
Patent AU-2002319509-B2 (AU)
Title: Optical switching apparatus
Inventor: WOODGATE GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: G02B30/27
Filed: 2002-07-31
Granted: 2007-05-17
Abstract: A light direction switching apparatus and method is described. The light direction switching apparatus comprises a passive birefringent lens ( 138 ), e.g. a birefringent lenticular screen, and a switchable polariser ( 146 ). By switching the polariser ( 146 ), different directional distributions of output light are provided. The light direction switching apparatus may be used with or incorporated in a display device, such as a liquid crystal display device, to provide a display device switchable between a two dimensional mode and an autostereoscopic three dimensional mode, or to provide a multi-user display device where different images are displayed to different viewers. The light direction switching apparatus may also be used to provide switchable brightness enhancement of reflective or transflective display devices. The light direction switching apparatus may also be used to provide a fiber-optic switching apparatus. The switchable polariser may be mechanically switchable or electrically switchable.
Patent AU-2002354250-B2 (AU)
Title: Multilayer structure superior in gas barrier property
Inventor: MURAKAMI SHIGENOBU
IPC: C08L19/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Granted: 2008-06-12
Abstract: A multi-layer structure with a gas barrier layer of which the oxygen permeation coefficient under a wet and heated condition is suppressed to be of a low value while maintaining excellent workability and mechanical strength. The multi-layer structure has a gas barrier layer with excellent gas barrier property, the gas barrier layer comprising a resin composition obtained by blending a thermoplastic resin having an oxygen permeation coefficient at 20 DEG  C and 0%RH of not larger than 10<-12> cc.cm/cm<2>/sec/cmHg with a transition metal catalyst and an oxidizing organic component, said oxidizing organic component having an average diameter of dispersed particles of not larger than 1  mu m as found by an area method in cross section of said gas barrier layer in the direction of thickness thereof, and an area ratio occupied by the dispersed particles being not smaller than 1% in cross section of said gas barrier layer in the direction of thickness thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2002356851-B2 (AU)
Title: Range extending system and spatial filter
Inventor: CAMPIN JOHN A
IPC: G01J9/00
Filed: 2002-10-25
Granted: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A range of a wavefront sensor is extended by focusing collimated light onto a lenslet array, an output creating a grid formed by edges of the lenslets and a reference spot in the members of the grid. Each reference spot has a known relationship to the grid member and a centroid. A relationship between the reference centroids is determined. Next a wavefront emanating from an eye is focused onto the lenslet array, with the output from the lenslet array forming the grid and aberrated eye spots thereon, each eye spot having a centroid. A relationship between the eye spot centroids is determined. One known relationship between one reference centroid and the centroid of one eye spot is identified. Finally, at least some of the remaining relationships between the reference centroids and the eye spot centroids are determined. The determined relationships provide a measure indicative of the eye aberration.
Patent AU-2002362016-B2 (AU)
Title: Electrochromic polymers and polymer electrochromic devices
Inventor: ZONG KYUKWAN
IPC: C08G61/12
Filed: 2002-11-21
Granted: 2007-01-25
Abstract: The subject invention pertains to electrochromic polymers and polymer electrochromic devices. In a specific embodiment, two complementary polymers can be matched and incorporated into dual polymer electrochromic devices. The anodically coloring polymers in accordance with the subject invention can allow control over the color, brightness, and environmental stability of an electrochromic window. In addition, high device contrast ratios, high transmittance changes, and high luminance changes can be achieved, along with half-second switching times for full color change. Also provided are electrochromic devices such as advertising signage, video monitors, stadium scoreboards, computers, announcement boards, warning systems for cell phones, warning/information systems for automobiles, greeting cards, electrochromic windows, billboards, electronic books, and electrical wiring. The subject invention also provides for the use of complementary electrochromic polymers in the manufacture of electrochromic devices. In some embodiments, the devices of the invention can be prepared using metal vapor deposition or line patterning.
Patent AU-2003204464-B2 (AU)
Title: A system for preventing the intrusion of a window into a rail vehicle cab in the event of an impact
Inventor: SICOT PATRICK
IPC: B61D15/06
Filed: 2003-05-30
Granted: 2009-05-14
Abstract: The windscreen anti shock protection mechanism has an opening (8) which faces the windscreen. The opening has windscreen anti intrusion elements (12) which move during a shock to partially obstruct the opening.
Patent AU-2003240194-B2 (AU)
Title: Device for the manual metering of a medical fluid, particularly bone cement
Inventor: FACCIOLI GIOVANNI
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2003-06-18
Granted: 2007-05-17
Abstract: A device for the manual metering of a medical fluid, such as a hardening resin of the bone cement type, comprises a chamber for the fluid to be metered ( 2, 102 ) with an end opening ( 6 ), a gripping handle ( 7, 107 ), a piston ( 10, 110 ) which is housed in the chamber ( 2, 102 ) and provided with an operating member ( 12 ) for a user, and screw-type actuating means ( 13 ) arranged in between the operating member ( 12 ) and the piston ( 10 ) so as to perform the longitudinal movement thereof and pressurise the fluid to be metered. The screw means ( 13 ) may be modified so as to change from an operative configuration, where the piston is fed micrometrically, to an inoperative configuration, where the piston may move freely. The screw means ( 13 ) comprise an outer thread ( 14, 114 ) associated with the piston ( 10 ) and a female-thread element ( 15, 115 ) formed integrally on the handle ( 7, 107 ); the handle may be deformed elastically by means of transverse compression so as to change the screw means ( 13 ) from their operative configuration to their inoperative configuration.
Patent AU-2003250141-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for working up crude 1,3-butadiene
Inventor: KINDLER KLAUS
IPC: C07C7/08
Filed: 2003-07-23
Granted: 2009-09-10
Abstract: Sudstituted the abstract with a new abstract as follows: The invention relates to a continuous process for separation a mixture of hydrocarbons which has beenobtained by extractive distillation of C<SUB>4 </SUB>fraction useing a selective solvent and the hydrocarbons from the fraction C<SUB>4 </SUB>which are more readily soluble in the selective solvent than are the butanes and the butenes. The mixture is fed into a first distillation column in which it is separated into a steam which is taken off at the top and comprises 1,3-butadiene, propyne, possibly further low boilers and possibly water and a bottom stream comprising 1,3-butadiene, 1,2-butadiene, acetylenes and possibly further high boilers, with the proportion of 1,3-butadiene in the bottom stream from the distillatin column being regulated in such a way that it is at least sufficiently high to dilute the acetylenes to outside the range in which there is a risk of spontaneous decomposition. The stream taken off from the top of the first distillation column is fed to a second distillation column and is separated into a steam which is taken off at the top and comprises propyne, possibly further low boilers and possibly water and a bottom stream comprising pure 1,3-butadiene in the second distillation column.
Patent AU-2003257087-B2 (AU)
Title: Biopsy devices
Inventor: SELIS JAMES E
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2003-07-31
Granted: 2009-01-08
Abstract: An improved system for mammography analysis and methods of using the same. In one aspect, a clip comprises a first portion and at least one additional second portion connected to the first portion, the first and second portions adapted for elastic deformation for engaging tissue. In anther aspect, an improved actuator for performing a breast biopsy is used to deploy a clip. In yet another aspect of the invention, there is contemplated a system for marking an evacuated breast cyst.
Patent AU-2004222506-B2 (AU)
Title: Valve
Inventor: BEITH JASON GORDON
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2004-03-22
Granted: 2010-03-04
Abstract: There is provided an artificial cardiac or heart valve, more particularly a flexible leaflet heart valve used to replace natural aortic or pulmonary valves of the heart in which the leaflet geometry is defined by a parabolic function and a method of manufacturing said artificial cardiac valves. In addition, there is provided leaflets which have geometry defined by a parabolic function.
Patent AU-2004242787-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods for synthesizing conformationally constrained peptides, peptidometics and the use thereof as synthetic vaccines
Inventor: ZURICH UNIVERSITAT
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2004-06-02
Granted: 2010-05-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for synthesizing conformationally constrained peptides and cyclic peptidomimetics obtainable by these methods which are conformationally constrained due an internal cross-link. This cross-link is formed between the side chain of an amino acid residue or analog and a (2S,4S)-4-functionalized proline residue. The invention further relates to the use of (2S,4S)-4-functionalized proline residues as building units in the synthesis of such peptidomimetics and to the use thereof as antigens, alone or in combination with suitable immunopotentiating delivery systems, for example immunopotentiating reconstituted influenza virosomes to elicit an immune response in a mammal. Moreover, the invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2004281218-B2 (AU)
Title: Derivatives of N-[phenyl(pyrrolidine-2-yl)methyl]benzamide and N-[(azepan-2-yl)phenylmethyl]benzamide, preparation method thereof and application of same in therapeutics
Inventor: ESTENNE-BOUHTOU GENEVIEVE
IPC: C07D207/09
Filed: 2004-10-15
Granted: 2011-02-10
Abstract: N-heterocyclylmethyl-benzamide derivatives (I) and their acid addition salts are new. N-heterocyclylmethyl-benzamide derivatives of formula (I) and their acid addition salts are new. [Image] n : 1-3; R 1hydrogen, 1-7C alkyl (optionally substituted by one or more fluoro), 3-7C cycloalkyl (Cy), Cy(1-3C)alkyl, phenyl(1-3C)alkyl (optionally substituted by 1 or 2 methoxy), or 2-4C alkenyl or alkynyl; X : hydrogen or one or more of halo, trifluoromethyl, 1-6C alkyl or alkoxy; R 2hydrogen or one or more of halo, trifluoromethyl, 1-6C alkyl or alkoxy, Cy, phenyl, cyano, acetyl, benzoyl, 1-6C alkylthio, 1-6C alkylsulfonyl, carboxy, 1-6C alkoxycarbonyl, NR 3R 4, SO 2NR 3R 4 or CONR 3R 4; R 3 and R 4hydrogen, 1-6C alkyl or Cy; and R 3 + R 4a pyrrolidino, piperidino or morpholino ring. ACTIVITY : Nootropic; Tranquilizer; Antidepressant; Antialcoholic; Endocrine-Gen.; Eating Disorders-Gen.; Antimigraine; Spasmolytic; Analgesic; Antiparkinsonian; Anticonvulsant; Neuroprotective; Neuroleptic; Hypnotic. No details of tests for these activities are given. MECHANISM OF ACTION : Glycine transporters glyt1 and glyt2 inhibitor. IC 5 0 0.01-10 MicroM for glyt1 and 0.1-10 MicroM for glyt2.
Patent AU-2005209210-B2 (AU)
Title: Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy
Inventor: HADDOCK SEAN M
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2005-01-19
Granted: 2011-04-21
Abstract: Techniques and systems for distracting a spinal disc space and supporting adjacent vertebrae are provided. Trial instruments are insertable into the disc space to determine a desired disc space height and to select a corresponding implant. Implants can be also be self-distracting and the implant providing the desired disc space height can be implanted in the spinal disc space.
Patent AU-2005246983-B2 (AU)
Title: Variable offset connectors and bone fixation methods
Inventor: CONINCK CEDRIC DE
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2005-12-21
Granted: 2010-08-12
Abstract: A bone fixation assembly for use in spinal fixation surgery is disclosed. The bone fixation assembly has a rod receiving portion, a sliding component, a first locking element, and a second locking element. A method of fixing two vertebrae with respect to each other is also disclosed.
Patent AU-2006240846-B2 (AU)
Title: Artificial cerebrospinal fluid
Inventor: TAKESHI KAWANO
IPC: A61K47/04
Filed: 2006-04-12
Granted: 2011-10-06
Abstract: An artificial cerebrospinal fluid comprising 120 to 160 mEq/L of a sodium ion, 1 to 6 mEq/L of a potassium ion, 75 to 155 mEq/L of a chlorine ion and 5 to 45 mEq/L of a bicarbonate ion; or an artificial cerebrospinal fluid further comprising at least one component selected from 10 g/L or less of a reducing sugar, 5 mmol/L or less of phosphoric acid, 5 mEq/L or less of a calcium ion and 5 mEq/L or less of a magnesium ion in addition to the components mentioned above. By using the artificial cerebrospinal fluid as a washing fluid or a perfusion fluid in the field of neurosurgery including intracranial surgery or a fluid replenisher for the lost cerebrospinal fluid, the development of cerebral edema can be prevented or reduced and a brain cell disorder can also be inhibited.
Patent AU-2006268780-B2 (AU)
Title: Phage display using cotranslational translocation of fusion polypeptides
Inventor: FORRER PATRIK
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2006-06-30
Granted: 2011-03-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a filamentous phage display method wherein the polypeptides of interest displayed on the phage particle are cotranslationally translocated across the cytoplasmic membrane of Gram-negative bacteria based on the signal recognition particle pathway. This method is particularly suitable for polypeptides, which are known to be difficult to display on phages, and for proteins of cDNA libraries and other combinatorial libraries, in particular when derived from very fast folding, stable protein scaffolds. The invention further relates to phage or phagemid vectors useful in the method comprising a gene construct coding for a fusion polypeptide comprising the polypeptide to be displayed on the phage particle and an N-terminal signal sequence promoting cotranslational translocation.
Patent AU-2006290496-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus with actives from tissue
Inventor: BLOTT PATRICK LEWIS
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2006-09-15
Granted: 2012-05-31
Abstract: An apparatus for cleansing wounds in which irrigant fluid containing one or more physiologically active components from a means for supplying physiologically active agents from cells of tissue to the wound, an irrigant reservoir connected to a container that contains a cell or tissue component, in turn connected to a supply tube, connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are moved by a device (which may be a single pump or two or more pumps) for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for providing simultaneous aspiration and irrigation of the wound. The latter removes materials deleterious to wound healing, while distributing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing from cells or tissue and the physiologically active components in therapeutically active amounts in a precise and time-controlled manner over the wound bed. The dressing, including one with openings that deliver the irrigant fluid directly to the wound bed over an extended area, and a method of treatment using the apparatus.
Patent AU-2006292352-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods for reducing CD36 expression
Inventor: SZETO HAZEL H
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2006-09-18
Granted: 2012-02-09
Abstract: The invention provides a method of reducing CD36 expression in a cell. The method comprises contacting the cell with an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide having at least one net positive charge; a minimum of four amino acids; a maximum of about twenty amino acids; a relationship between the minimum number of net positive charges (p) and the total number of amino acid residues (r) wherein 3p is the largest number that is less than or equal to r + 1; and a relationship between the minimum number of aromatic groups (a) and the total number of net positive charges (p) wherein 2a is the largest number that is less than or equal to p+ 1, except that when a is 1, p may also be 1.
Patent AU-2006304997-B2 (AU)
Title: Improved AAV vectors produced in insect cells
Inventor: HERMENS WILHELMUS THEODORUS JOHANNES MARIA CHRISTI
IPC: C12N15/35
Filed: 2006-10-19
Granted: 2012-03-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of adeno-associated viral vectors in insect cells. The insect cells therefore comprise a first nucleotide sequence encoding the adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid proteins, whereby the initiation codon for translation of the AAV VP1 capsid protein is a non-ATG, suboptimal initiation codon. The insect cell further comprises a second nucleotide sequence comprising at least one AAV inverted terminal repeat (ITR) nucleotide sequence; a third nucleotide sequence comprising a Rep52 or a Rep40 coding sequence operably linked to expression control sequences for expression in an insect cell; and, a fourth nucleotide sequence comprising a Rep78 or a Rep68 coding sequence operably linked to expression control sequences for expression in an insect cell. The invention further relates to adeno-associated viral vectors with an altered ratio of the viral capsid proteins that provides improved infectivity o f the viral particles.
Patent AU-2006306790-B2 (AU)
Title: System and method of subscription identity authentication utilizing multiple factors
Inventor: RANDOL JEFFREY D
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2006-07-19
Granted: 2011-12-01
Abstract: A system and method of providing voice authentication to institutional customers having consumers or users. The system includes an enrollment module, a verification module, and a database. Each institutional customer has an authentication profile on the system that includes both i) instructions indicating which one or more of the voice biometric engines are to be used for a given consumer's enrollment and/or authentication, and ii) variables for implementing those instructions. A given institutional customer may have more than one set of instructions or variables for different classes of users. Vocal information is received from a user, and a baseline voiceprint is constructed therefrom for enrollment. Subsequently, more vocal information is received from the user to construct a temporary voiceprint. The temporary voiceprint is compared to a corresponding baseline voiceprint in accordance with the institutional customer's authentication profile. The profile is preferably remotely configurable by the institutional customer.