baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-289730-A (NZ)
Title: Determining petro-physical properties of geologic structure by imparting magnetic polarisation and measuring nmr signals
Inventor: COATES GEORGE R
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: An improved system for using magnetic resonance techniques to obtain information relating to geologic structures is disclosed. The system of the present invention uses values of the total porosity of a formation and the porosity obtained via NMR pulse echo techniques to derive additional information relating to the underlying geologic structures, including resistivity and water saturation. Independent estimate is provided to account for the presence of clay mineral content.
Patent NZ-299963-A (NZ)
Title: Modifying resolution of digitised image: eg for optimising fax image when scanner and printer have unmatched resolutions
Inventor: FREDERIC ALAIN
IPC: H04N1/409
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: The process provides modification of the resolution of an image obtained by digitising a real image which consists of a given number of pixels of measuring intensity. The process includes investigation and isolation of the contours of the digitised image, and creation of supplementary pixels by interpolation of the intensities of the original pixels situated on the same side of the contour, providing an image of modified resolution. The location of the contours is effected by marking, for each of the neighbouring pixels, the intensity transitions which represent a gradient which exceeds a given threshold. Before the interpolation procedure, the intensities of the original pixels are substituted by weighted values which are a function of the intensities of pixels which are near to the pixel of intensity to be weighted. Weighting is achieved by application of a matrix processing technique.
Patent NZ-311728-A (NZ)
Title: A process for producing oxygenated products by reacting a fischer tropsch derived olefinic product with co and hydrogen with a hydroformylation catalyst
Inventor: BETTS MARK JUSTIN
IPC: C07C45/50
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: A process for producing oxygenated products from an olefin-rich feedstock comprises reacting, in a hydroformylation stage, a Fischer-Tropsch derived olefinic product with carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a catalytically effective quantity of a hydroformylation catalyst and under hydroformylation reaction conditions, to produce oxygenated products comprising aldehydes and/or alcohols. The Fischer-Tropsch derived olefinic product is that obtained by subjecting a synthesis gas comprising carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2) to Fischer-Tropsch reaction conditions in the presence of an iron-based, a cobalt-based or an iron/cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch catalyst.
Patent NZ-332180-A (NZ)
Title: Metal panel structures comprise re-entrant portion and s-shaped side portions
Inventor: DE NIET CHRISTOPHER DANIEL
IPC: B21D13/02
Filed: 1997-03-05
Abstract: A structural panel, suitable for use as slatwalling in retail outlets, comprised of a metal sheet bent to define on each side of the panel a series of channels of re-entrant cross-section extending continuously across the width of the panel. The panel is manufactured by a bending process wherein a portion of sheet material is deformed into a U-shaped cross-section, and the sides of the channel are deformed by bending into a substantially S-shape to define the re-entrant channel shape, this process being repeated at regular intervals along the sheet material. The bending process is performed by tooling including first and second tool assemblies, the first assembly including a shaping part for deforming a portion of sheet material into a recess defined between a pair of opposed tool elements of the second tool assembly, the opposed tool elements being driven towards each other to deform the channel side walls into an S-shape.
Patent NZ-333633-A (NZ)
Title: Production of hybrid wheat via chromosome engineering
Inventor: FELDMAN MOSHE
IPC: A01H1/04
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: This method is for the production of hybrid seeds of common and durum wheat that yield hybrid plants that are heterozygous and phenotypically uniform.  The method is based on maintaining a male-sterile female parental line that is homozygous for a recessive mutant male-sterility allele, a recessive marker allele and a dominant pollen-killer allele.  A maintainer line is provided which is isogenic to the female line, but has an additional alien engineered chromosome carrying a dominant male-fertility allele that restores fertility to the maintainer line.  It also has a recessive pollen-killer allele susceptible to the killing effect of the native pollen killer, thus preventing the transmission of the male-fertility allele to the female line, and one or more selectable markers that facilitate the maintenance of the maintainer itself.
Patent NZ-334266-A (NZ)
Title: Thermal hydraulic engine, thermal expansion and contraction of working fluid in closed cycle operates piston
Inventor: HAGEMAN BRIAN C
IPC: F03C99/00
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: A thermal hydraulic engine (7) including a frame (202) and a working fluid container (130) housing a working fluid A which changes volume with changes in temperature.   A cylinder (100) secured to the frame (202) includes an interior space. The cylinder (100) also includes a passage (124) for introducing the working fluid into the interior space.  A piston (106) is housed within the interior space of the cylinder (100). The working fluid container (130), the interior surface of the cylinder (100), the piston (106), and the working fluid container (130) defines a closed space filled by the working fluid. The engine (7) also includes means (136) for transmitting heat to and removing heat from the working fluid, thereby alternately causing the working fluid to expand and contract without undergoing a phase change.  The piston (106) moves in response to the expansion and contraction of the working fluid.
Patent NZ-335056-A (NZ)
Title: Local anesthetic for external use
Inventor: INAGI TOSHIO
IPC: A61K47/38
Filed: 1997-10-06
Abstract: A local anesthetic for external use comprising a) an active ingredient selected from lidocaine, prilocaine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, b) a percutaneous absorption accelerator, c) ethanol and/or isopropyl alcohol, and d) water wherein the ratio of ethanol and/or isopropyl alcohol to water is 0.5 to 1.2 by weight, and the pH is 6.0 to 8.5.
Patent NZ-336404-A (NZ)
Title: Device for producing a fine mist of oil, typically for lubrication of machine tools, with oil discharged into first chamber and flowing into second chamber containing outlet line extending over most of its length
Inventor: GEISS ARTUR
IPC: F16N7/34
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: Oil flows via line 14 and nozzle 15 into first chamber 11.  It then passes via tube 17 through second chamber 12 through which outlet line 19 protrudes.  This arrangement is stated to enhance atomisation.
Patent NZ-503638-A (NZ)
Title: Use of tryptophan and analogs as plant growth regulators
Inventor: LOVATT CAROL J
IPC: A01N43/38
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: Described are methods and compositions for improving crop yield. The methods involve application of tryptophan compounds to the canopy of plants.
Patent NZ-504238-A (NZ)
Title: Controlled electromagnetic induction detonation system for initiation of a detonatable material
Inventor: GAVRILOVIC MIKE
IPC: F42B3/188
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: The controlled electromagnetic induction detonation system for initiation of a detonatable material system (10) includes an automated radio charge (ARCH) module (18) connectable to an electric detonator (24), a transducer module (14) for providing operational power by electromagnetic induction to the ARCH module (18), and a remote controller (12) for sending instructions to the transducer module (14) from a location remote from the detonator (24). Upon completion of an arming sequence, the transducer module (14) generates an electromagnetic field, which is picked up by a coil in the ARCH module (18) and used to power the ARCH module (18) and provide a detonation current for the detonator (24). The transducer module (14) or at least a coil thereof which produces the electromagnetic field is supported on or in a stemming bar (16) which in turn acts as a core of an electromagnet confining the magnetic flux for pick up by the ARCH module (18). Multilevel access control and interlock systems operate between the remote controller (12), transducer unit (14) and the ARCH module (18) to reduce the likelihood of unintentional initiation of the detonator (24).
Patent NZ-507041-A (NZ)
Title: Compaction apparatus comprising a screw conveyer and an exit nozzle of the conveyer having an elastic restriction
Inventor: HAMILTON ROBIN
IPC: B30B11/24
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: A compaction apparatus (2) has a screw conveyor (4) for conveying, waste material through a passage (6) and compacting it therein. An exit nozzle (10) is arranged to communicate with the passage (6). The nozzle (10) has a transverse internal cross-sectional area which enlarges and reduces respectively in response to increasing and decreasing material pressure
Patent NZ-510942-A (NZ)
Title: Roller and planar sorting apparatus
Inventor: MENHINICK MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: B07B13/05
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: Sorting apparatus with a conveyor (1) and one or more driven rollers (3) having an outer surface spaced from the conveyor by a predetermined distance, each roller nearer to the conveyor as distance from the point of introduction increases. Pieces to be sorted (5) are transported along the conveyor to the rollers, which are placed at an angle to the path of travel, so that those pieces having a dimension less than the predetermined space between the rollers and the conveyor will pass through and those pieces that are too big are directed along the rollers to the side for disposal.
Patent NZ-513360-A (NZ)
Title: Disposable bottle having a gradually collapsible, recovery-free, structure of its sidewalls
Inventor: PEDULLA CHRISTIAN PIO
IPC: B65D21/08
Filed: 2000-01-26
Abstract: A disposable bottle (1) having a gradually collapsible structure, of the type in which the sidewalls (2) of the bottle have an accordion-like structure comprising several adjacent folds. Each fold is formed by two opposed surfaces (7, 8) of different width, comprising blocking means to prevent the recovery of the fold, under a predetermined force, once the same fold has collapsed for the first time.
Patent NZ-515777-A (NZ)
Title: Process for the manufacture of flat bottomed plastic bag
Inventor: DEMATTEIS ROBERT B
IPC: B29C53/10
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: A process for bag manufacture from a continuous tube of plastic film. The process includes the steps of taking the continuous tube of film 110  (which may be formed into two smaller flattened tubes 114, 114') and forming  bags by using a bottom sealer to make adjacent double seals along the tube, cutting the plastic film bag material between the first pair of seals, advancing the continuous tube of plastic bag material by at least twice the distance from the sealed bottom of the bag to the open top of the bag, forming another pair of seals, then severing each double bag unit 122, 122'  with die cutter 130 to produce two bags 132a, 132b and 132a', 132b' , each having a single seal at the bottom 140a, 140b, 140a', 140b' and an open top. The bags preferably have gussets 116,a, 118a, 116a', 188a' and the first and second cutting steps occur preferably simultaneously.
Patent NZ-516457-A (NZ)
Title: Method for gentotyping a photoperiodic animal for a seasonal physiological function using polymorphisms in exon II of the melatonin ia receptor
Inventor: MALPAUX BENOIT
IPC: C12Q1/6876
Filed: 2000-06-28
Abstract: Described is a method for typing an animal for a seasonal physiological function such as its capacity for reproduction out of season. The method is based on the identification of the genotype of a polymorphic MnlI restriction site present in the Exon II of the Mel1a melatonin receptor gene.
Patent NZ-519197-A (NZ)
Title: Hologram production technique
Inventor: MONAGHAN BRIAN J
IPC: G03H1/30
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: A system for ablating a workpiece with a laser beam to produce holographic pixels with controllable maximum holographic directions and colorations includes: a plurality of system components which collectively determine the maximum holographic directions and colorations, only two of the components having properties which are controllable to vary the directions or colorations for different pixels, wherein the only two components are a pair of low inertia, two-axis beam deflecting means.
Patent NZ-519551-A (NZ)
Title: Asymmetric synthesis of pregabalin
Inventor: BURK MARK JOSEPH
IPC: C07C227/10
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: This invention provides a method of making (S)-(+)-3- (aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid (pregabalin) or a salt thereof via an asymmetric hydrogenation synthesis. Pregabalin is useful for the treatment and prevention of seizure disorders, pain, and psychotic disorders. The invention also provides intermediates useful in the production of pregabalin.
Patent NZ-525627-A (NZ)
Title: Gaming device and method
Inventor: WEISS STEVEN A
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A gaming device comprises, in combination: - (a) A display; (b) Wagering means enabled by a player; and (c) A processor interposed between the display and wagering means, to initiate play of a primary game on the display upon the activation of the wagering means. The display depicts a game of a row and column matrix having plural pay lines corresponding to areas on the matrix susceptible to winning combinations. The primary game has at least one outcome that triggers a first bonus game, wherein the first bonus game allows play due to a function of performance by the player on the primary game. This first bonus game also includes a means for continued first bonus game play elected by the player after the play, which was due to a function of performance from the primary game, has expired.
Patent NZ-526810-A (NZ)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: TREMAYNE TERRENCE COLIN
IPC: A63B21/16
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: This invention relates to an exercise device which includes means (41, 42) for mounting the device to a chair (100), variable resistance means (30) attached to the mounting means, a handle (10) attached to a first end of the resistance means and a second operating means (20) attached to the opposite end of the resistance means. Movement of the handle and second operating means enable exercise against the resistance means. Preferably the resistance means include a resilient means, in the form of an elastic cord (39) or spring, located inside housing.
Patent NZ-530807-A (NZ)
Title: Snap action ball valve assembly and liquid dispenser using same
Inventor: MA CHOR MING
IPC: F41B9/00
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A spring-controlled snap action valve assembly (12) and an apparatus (10) for dispensing pressurized liquid using the valve assembly, the apparatus including a connection (58) to a source (16) of pressurized liquid, the spring-controlled snap action ball valve assembly including a snap action ball valve (82), an inlet (78) and an outlet (80), a conduit (56) in fluid communication from the connection to the valve assembly inlet, a nozzle (54) in fluid communication with the valve assembly outlet, and an actuator (36) connected to the valve assembly to actuate the snap action ball valve from a closed position to an open position and from an open position to a closed position.
Patent NZ-531237-A (NZ)
Title: Liquid dispensing system and apparatus with base unit to receive neck of bottle and gas injection system with minimisation of pressure difference
Inventor: WATERS MARSHALL
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A dispensing means is disclosed with a viewability of the container from which a liquid such as wine, olive oil or fresh juice is being dispensed and maintaining the liquid free from deterioration or contamination by use of inert gas relative to the liquid. A base unit (4) including an internal reservoir (8) to hold liquids has a top opening (22) that feeds to the reservoir (8) and able to receive the neck (12c) and outlet (12b) of an inverted replaceable bottle (12). A sealing means retains the bottle (12) in position. A dispensing outlet pipe (15) leads from the bottom of the reservoir (8) through an insulation case (7) to an external tap (15b). A gas input (14) leads through a top annular part (13a) on an inner container to the top of the reservoir (8) for supplying an inert gas such as nitrogen, nitrous oxide or argon to the liquid food product.
Patent NZ-531948-A (NZ)
Title: Article carrier having automatic end retention means
Inventor: GARNIER JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: B65D71/12
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a wrap-around carrier including opposed side panels hingedly connected to a top panel and to a pair of bottom flaps. An end retention structure is connected to at least one of the side panels and to the adjacent one of the bottom flaps. The end retention structure includes an anchor panel hingedly connected to an end edge of the one side panel and disposed in a face-contacting relationship with the inside surface of the one side panel, a gusset panel hingedly connected to the anchor panel and extending toward the adjacent end opening of the carrier, and an end panel hingedly connected to the gusset panel and disposed to engage the adjacent end article packaged in the carrier to prevent it from dislodging from the carrier. The end retention structure further includes a relief panel that hingedly interconnects the end panel with the one bottom flap. The relief panel is disposed in the plane of the one bottom flap when the carrier is in an erected condition. When the carrier is in blank form, however, the relief panel is capable of folding with respect to the one bottom flap in response to folding of the anchoring panel onto the one side panel.
Patent NZ-539148-A (NZ)
Title: Water heater apparatus and associated manufacturing and insulation methods
Inventor: HICKS KENNETH J
IPC: F24H1/18
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: A method of insulating a tank (14) comprising the steps of: placing an outer jacket (28) on the tank to define a cavity (26) extending outwardly around a portion of the tank; positioning a flexible bag (42) having a substantially closed upper end portion with a relatively small injection opening (56) and associated vent opening (58) therein in a first portion of the cavity; forcing a first quantity of insulation (66) to be packed under pressure within the bag; and flowing a second quantity of flowable insulation (40) into a second portion of the cavity and into contact with the bag.
Patent NZ-542952-A (NZ)
Title: Azabicyclo derivatives as muscarinic receptor antagonists
Inventor: KUMAR NARESH
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: The disclosure relates to muscarinic receptor antagonists which are azabicyclo derivatives such as N-[(1alpha, 5alpha, 6alpha)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hex-6-yl-methyl]-2-phenyl-2-hydroxy-2-(N-methyl) phenylacetamide which are useful, among other uses for the treatment of various diseases of the respiratory, urinary and gastrointestinal systems mediated through muscarinic receptors. The disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and their use for treating the diseases mediated through muscarinic receptors.
Patent NZ-550847-A (NZ)
Title: A media package and a system and method for managing, authoring, storing or delivering a media package
Inventor: ZHANG XIAOGANG
IPC: G06F3/0487
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: A media package is provided. The media package is has a data structure that includes links to other media packages. The media package also includes a header with bi-directional links to the other media packages. Each media package may include multimedia data or links to sources of multimedia data. A graphical user interface wherein the layout and/or functionality is at least partly determined by the information contained in a media package is also described.
Patent NZ-556655-A (NZ)
Title: Devices and methods for identifying and monitoring changes of a suspect area on a patient
Inventor: CHRISTIANSEN WILLIAM T
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A method of analyzing a suspect area of a patient is disclosed. The method includes: transforming a captured first image of the suspect area using a best-fit transformation algorithm performed by a computing system to encourage the first image to approximately fit to a captured second image; comparing the transformed first image and the second image using a comparison algorithm of the computing system; and outputting information based on the comparison of the transformed first image and the second image. A computer algorithm provides the outputted information that describes the presence or absence of the difference between the first image and the second image.
Patent NZ-560757-A (NZ)
Title: Improved carbon capture in microbial fermentation of industrial gases to ethanol
Inventor: COCKREM MICHAEL CHARLES MILNER
IPC: E04H5/02
Filed: 2007-10-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of capturing carbon by microbial fermentation, the method comprising: i. receiving one or more intermittent or non-continuous gas streams (15) in a buffering means (16); ii. passing a substantially continuous gas stream (17) from the buffering means to a bioreactor (5) containing a culture of one or more micro-organisms; and iii. fermenting the culture in the bioreactor to produce one or more products. Particularly preferred embodiments utilise a waste gas stream from a steel making process which contains carbon monoxide, the micro-organism is preferably Clostridium autoethanogenum and the product is ethanol.
Patent NZ-565570-A (NZ)
Title: Devices and methods for controlling blood perfusion pressure using a retrograde cannula with an inflatable balloon
Inventor: KASSAB GHASSAN S
IPC: A61M29/04
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a device for controlling blood perfusion pressure within a blood vessel. The device includes an elongated body having a lumen, a proximal end that is configured to contact an area within a blood vessel having a first blood pressure, and a distal end that is configured to contact an area within the blood vessel having a second blood pressure. The first blood pressure is higher than the second blood pressure. The device further includes an obstruction that at least partially occludes the lumen. The obstruction is configured to allow gradual equalisation of the blood pressure over time at the area at the distal end with the blood pressure at the area at the proximal end of the elongated body.
Patent NZ-575686-A (NZ)
Title: Novel chromenone potassium channel blockers and uses thereof
Inventor: FLYNN BERNARD LUKE
IPC: C07D493/04
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a furochrome of formula (I) where the substituents are as disclosed in the description. Examples of compounds of the invention are: 7-Dimethylaminomethyl-9-[3-R-(3-(phenyl)butoxy)]-4-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one; 7-Dimethylaminomethyl-9-(3[4-fluorophenyl]propoxy)-4-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one; 4-Methyl-7-methylsulfanylmethyl-9-(3-phenylpropoxy)furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I) and the use of a compound of formula (I) in the manufacture of a medicament for treating autoimmune or chronic inflammatory diseases, or the prevention of rejection of foreign organ transplants and/or related afflictions. Further disclosed is a method of intentionally modulating potassium ion channel activity of T-cells ex vivo by the application of a compound of formula (I)
Patent NZ-579204-A (NZ)
Title: Improvement of cell growth in cells deficient in the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase
Inventor: KAUFMANN HITTO
IPC: C12N9/06
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A method for improving cell growth of a cell line by the introduction of a dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) expression cassette to increase the activity of DHFR, whereby the DHFR is not used as a selection or amplification maker.