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Patent AU-2013229284-A1 (AU)
Title: A fan assembly
Inventor: STANIFORTH MARK
IPC: F04D29/62
Filed: 2013-02-13
Abstract: A fan assembly includes a body housing an impeller and motor for driving to the impeller to generate an air flow. A nozzle is mounted on the body for emitting the air flow. The nozzle defines an opening through which air from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted from the nozzle. A nozzle retaining mechanism is provided for releasably retaining the nozzle on the body. The mechanism is moveable from a first configuration in which the nozzle is retained on the body to a second configuration in which the nozzle is released for removal from the body. The mechanism includes a depressible member for effecting movement of the mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration.
Patent AU-2013243915-A1 (AU)
Title: Method of controlling a rotary sprinkler
Inventor: KLINEFELTER GARY
IPC: B05B1/16
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: In a method of controlling a rotary sprinkler (100), a first angular position (310) and a first watering distance (146) are accessed from memory (166) using a controller (164). A first electric motor (129) is driven using the controller based on the first angular position. A head (102) comprising at least one nozzle (104) is rotated to the first angular position responsive to driving a first electric motor. A second electric motor (162) is driven using the controller based on the first watering distance. A valve (160) is positioned in a first valve position responsive to driving a second electric motor. Water is discharged through the valve and the at least one nozzle. The head is held at the first angular position for a first time period based on the first watering distance.
Patent AU-2013245949-A1 (AU)
Title: Compositions and methods for inhibiting expression of the ALAS1 gene
Inventor: BETTENCOURT BRIAN
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: The invention relates to double- stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ALAS1 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g.,inhibit) expression of ALAS1.
Patent AU-2013254356-A1 (AU)
Title: Control valve with pairs of petals with different shape and sizes and with different closing speed for separable connection units for flexible hoses
Inventor: BORMIOLI LORENZO
IPC: F16K1/16
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A control valve (5, 5') for connection units for flexible hoses is described, comprising a plurality of petals (segments or sectors) (6, 6'; 7, 7') rotatable between a position of complete opening and a position of complete closing. Said plurality of rotatable petals (6, 6'; 7, 7') consist of pairs of petals (6, 6'; 7, 7') with different shape and sizes, alternately arranged along the circumference of the connection unit. The petals (6, 6') of smaller size are controlled so as to close more slowly than those (7, 7') of larger size up to reach a contact position of the respective lateral edges. The upstream surface (57) of the petals (6, 6') of smaller size is provided with a pair of fins (59) laterally protruding from the above-mentioned surface so as to rest on the upstream surface (56) of the petals (7, 7') of larger size to oblige the latter to close before the petals (6, 6') of smaller size, whereas the upstream surface (56) of the petals (7, 7') of larger size is provided with a pair of projections (53) which, at the end of the closing movement of the petals (6, 6'; 7, 7'), are inserted in corresponding recesses (60) of the facing surface of the fins (49) for making a precise and stable coupling of the adjacent petals (6, 6'; 7, 7') in a tightly closed position.
Patent AU-2013256251-A1 (AU)
Title: Human antibodies to Fel d1 and methods of use thereof
Inventor: ORENGO JAMIE
IPC: A61P37/08
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the cat allergen, Fel d1, compositions comprising the antibodies, nucleic acids encoding the antibodies and methods of use of the antibodies. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human monoclonal antibodies that bind to Fel d1. The antibodies of the invention are useful for binding to the Fel d1 allergen
Patent AU-2013281266-A1 (AU)
Title: Quantification of the relative amount of water in the tissue microcapillary network
Inventor: TOPGAARD DANIEL
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2013-06-24
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging comprising: acquiring at least two MR images with different motion-weighting originating from a RF and gradient pulse sequence causing signal attenuation from diffusion but not flow (flow- compensated data); acquiring at least two MR images with different motion-weighting originating from a RF and gradient pulse sequence causing signal attenuation from diffusion and flow (non-compensated data); performing a model fit to the flow-compensated and non- compensated data in which at least one of the adjustable parameters are constrained to be the same for both sets of data; and obtaining quantitative information on microscopic flow by extracting at least one parameter of the intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) effect from the model fit, said method being directed to diffusion-perfusion.
Patent AU-2013285099-A1 (AU)
Title: Protozoan variant-specific surface proteins (VSP) as carriers for oral drug delivery
Inventor: KLATZMANN DAVID
IPC: A61K47/42
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: The invention provides compositions for oral delivery and methods of treatment using VSP carriers, such as
Patent AU-2013288410-A1 (AU)
Title: Treatment of muscular dystrophy
Inventor: WINDER STEVEN J
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: The invention provides a compound capable of inhibiting ubiquitination for use in treating a disorder or symptom associated with reduced dystroglycan function in a subject.
Patent AU-2013290242-A1 (AU)
Title: A pipeline pig and method for using the pig
Inventor: BROZE JAMES GEORGE
IPC: B08B1/04
Filed: 2013-07-10
Abstract: A pipeline pig for wetting the top inner surface of a pipeline comprising a pig body, one or more circular brushes attached to the pig body, and means for rotating the one or more circular brushes as the pig moves through the pipeline.
Patent AU-2013294925-A1 (AU)
Title: Water removal storage system and method
Inventor: WALSH PHILIP
IPC: E03B7/12
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: The invention provides water removal and storage system adapted for use in a building structure, said system comprising a water storage vessel for the removal and storage of water from one or more supply lines and resupply of water stored on demand, a valve adapted to shut off a main water supply line; a pump for pushing or pulling water into the storage vessel; and a flow, pressure and temperature transducer interfaced with a microcontroller for controlling the valve and the pump. The system of the invention provides either a solution to the problems of flooding due to pipe rupture, interrupted water supply due to freezing, pipe rupture due to freezing, and water damage due to uncontrolled thaw.
Patent AU-2013301184-A1 (AU)
Title: Fiber optic splicing assembly
Inventor: XIAO TELLER
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2013-08-02
Abstract: A fiber optic splicing assembly mountable to a mounting wall with a mounting hole, comprising: a splicing panel of which a front side is configured to mount a fiber optic splicing device for splicing fibers; a fiber storing device configured to be at least partially received in the mounting hole, one end of the fiber storing device is removably mounted to the splicing panel. A reel of the fiber storing device has a contracting state where the reel is contracted within the mounting hole and an expansion state where the reel is extended out of the mounting hole. A cable or fiber having sufficient length is pre-stored in the reel before installing the splicing panel, an operator can conveniently and quickly pull the cable or fiber from the fiber optic splicing assembly, and manage and operate the redundant cable or fiber.
Patent AU-2013319537-A1 (AU)
Title: Video prediction encoding device, video prediction encoding method, video prediction decoding device and video prediction decoding method
Inventor: SUZUKI YOSHINORI
IPC: H04N19/50
Filed: 2013-06-17
Abstract: This decoding device is provided with a decoding means which decodes compressed data of a residue signal and direction information of intra-screen prediction of a target block, a prediction signal generation means which generates an intra-screen prediction signal from said direction information and an already-reproduced reference sample of an adjacent block, a residue signal restoring means which restores a reproduced residue signal of the target block, and a block storage means which restores and stores the pixel signal of the target block, wherein the prediction signal generation means acquires a reference sample from an already-reproduced block in the periphery of the stored target block, selects two or more key reference samples, interpolates between the key reference samples in order to generate an interpolated reference sample, and generates the intra-screen prediction by extrapolating the interpolated reference sample on the basis of the direction of the intra-screen prediction.
Patent AU-2013322689-A1 (AU)
Title: Haemostatic patch and method of preparation
Inventor: SERRERO AURELIE
IPC: A61L15/28
Filed: 2013-09-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a haemostatic patch comprising a porous layer based on oxidized cellulose and a neutralized film based on chitosan, said film comprising a free face and a face fixed on one of the faces of the porous layer, and to the method of preparing said patch comprising the following steps: - a°) preparing a porous layer based on oxidized cellulose, - b°) preparing a film based on chitosan starting from an acidic aqueous solution of chitosan, - c°) fixing the film obtained in b°) on one face of the porous layer, - d°) neutralizing the film obtained in b°), - where step c°) can be carried out before or after step d°), characterized in that: the neutralizing step d°) comprises treatment of said film with a neutralizing composition comprising at least ethanol and ammonium hydroxide (NH
Patent AU-2013323078-A1 (AU)
Title: Fluidic methods and devices
Inventor: MURISON BRUCE
IPC: F04B17/04
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: A device for use by an individual for sexual pleasure varying in form, i.e. shape, during its use and allowing for the user to select multiple variations of form either discretely or in combination and for these dynamic variations to be controllable simultaneously and interchangeably while being transparent to the normal use of the device, including the ability to insert, withdraw, rotate, and actuate the variable features manually or remotely. According to embodiments of the invention localized and global variations of devices are implemented using fluidics and electromagnetic pumps/valves wherein a fluid is employed such that controlling the pressure of the fluid results in the movement of an element within the device or the expansion/contraction of an element within the device.
Patent AU-2013346021-A1 (AU)
Title: Stress-relief heat treatment apparatus
Inventor: KARIMINE KENICHI
IPC: C21D9/50
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: The post-heating treatment device for a welded rail pertaining to the present invention is provided with an induction heating coil. The induction heating coil is disposed on the side surface of a column part of the rail at a distance of 20 mm to 300 mm away from a weld center of the rail in the lengthwise direction of the rail. The post-heating treatment device pertaining to the present invention has a plurality of the induction heating coils. The induction heating coils may be disposed on both sides of the weld center. The post-heating treatment device pertaining to the present invention has a plurality of the induction heating coils. The axial direction of the induction heating coils is vertical with respect to the side surface of the rail. The plurality of the induction heating coils disposed at equidistant intervals from the weld center along the lengthwise direction of the rail may be disposed at a distance from each other and cover the entire periphery of the rail.
Patent AU-2013392417-A1 (AU)
Title: Device and method for fitting an artificial knee joint using universal electronic templates which can be adapted to all artificial joints
Inventor: HAFEZ MAHMOUD ALM EL DIN
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 2013-06-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and corresponding method for designing surgical instruments introduced into a patient's body, in particular patient-specific instruments (PSI), and to the preparation of the intervention for implanting an artificial knee joint in a patient in need of total knee arthroplasty, according to universal templates, in terms of measurements and dimensions, which can fit articular implants produced by different manufacturers. The latter generally produce both the prostheses and the specific PSI, which renders these instruments very expensive and curbs their combined use, on a large scale, with other prostheses produced by competitors. The device according to the invention is suitable for all sorts of artificial joints currently available on the market and for any type of joint which is already designed specifically for a patient and is to be produced in the future. The device according to the invention is an implantable instrument which is specific to each patient and the production of which is based on the segmentation and three-dimensional reconstruction of medical images (CT scans or MRI).
Patent AU-2013407374-A1 (AU)
Title: Method for treating sulfide-free minerals
Inventor: SCHNEIDER GUNTER
IPC: C22B1/06
Filed: 2013-12-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing metal oxide(s) by sulfatizing a sulfide-free ore and/or concentrate comprising the steps of providing a sulfide-free ore and/or concentrate comprising sulfide-free mineral(s); and contacting the sulfide-free ore and/or concentrate with gaseous SO3 for sulfatizing the sulfide-free mineral(s) thereby forming metal sulfate(s) and metal oxide(s).
Patent AU-2014200590-A1 (AU)
Title: Phosphonate compounds
Inventor: DEVAUX ALBERT
IPC: C07F9/38
Filed: 2014-02-04
Abstract: PHOSPHONATE COMPOUNDS Abstract Novel phosphonate compounds are disclosed embodying an aminophosphonate moiety and a selected reaction partner. These compounds offer beneficial alternatives, and additional possibilities, to extant phosphonates and are capable of delivering desirable benefits from an application standpoint and from a compatibility standpoint broadly.
Patent AU-2014204115-A1 (AU)
Title: Using a graph database to match entities by evaluating Boolean expressions
Inventor: HARTER JAMES STERLING SHAPIRO
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2014-01-02
Abstract: A method of matching a first entity to a second entity by evaluating Boolean expressions includes identifying a set of criteria vertices for a second entity vertex by traversing a graph database in a manner constrained to fact vertices identified for the second entity. The graph database relates fact vertices to the criteria vertices by edges corresponding to Boolean expressions for satisfying criteria for matching first entities to second entities. The method additionally includes selecting one of the first entities based on the criteria vertices of the set. The method further includes matching the first entity to the second entity based on the selection.
Patent AU-2014204446-A1 (AU)
Title: Self-Propelled Harvester Machine and Vehicle Combination
Inventor: KRAUSE THILO
IPC: A01F12/00
Filed: 2014-07-16
Abstract: Abstract (to accompany Figure 2) A self-propelled harvester comprises a transfer device (7) for conveying of picked up and 5 processed crop material onto a transport vehicle (5) and a control unit (17) for controlling the transfer device (7) based on characteristic parameters of at least the transport vehicle (5). The characteristic parameters comprise the position of a receiving device (10) of the transport vehicle (5). The control unit (17) based on the recorded position of the receiving device (10) controls the position of the transfer device (7) in relation to the receiving device (10) to keep 0 the point of impact of the crop material (14) positioned on the receiving device (10). 1XI Tr moo... Ld
Patent AU-2014223993-A1 (AU)
Title: Injectable long-acting local anesthetic semi-solid formulations and its compostions
Inventor: SHEN HUI RONG
IPC: A61K47/14
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: A semi-solid controlled release composition containing biocompatible and bioerodible semi-solid lipid matrix incorporating local anesthetics agents to form a semi-solid solution arsd the methods of manufacturing are disclosed.
Patent AU-2014256963-A1 (AU)
Title: Flow energy piezoelectric bimorph noxxle harvester
Inventor: SHERRIT STEWART
IPC: H02N2/18
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A flow energy harvesting device having a harvester pipe includes a flow inlet that receives flow from a primary pipe, a flow outlet that returns the flow into the primary pipe, and a flow diverter within the harvester pipe having an inlet section coupled to the flow inlet, a flow constriction section coupled to the inlet section and positioned at a midpoint of the harvester pipe and having a spline shape with a substantially reduced flow opening size at a constriction point along the spline shape, and an outlet section coupled to the constriction section. The harvester pipe may further include a piezoelectric structure extending from the inlet section through the constriction section and point such that the fluid flow past the constriction point results in oscillatory pressure amplitude inducing vibrations in the piezoelectric structure sufficient to cause a direct piezoelectric effect and to generate electrical power for harvesting.
Patent AU-2014268183-A1 (AU)
Title: Surgical stapling apparatus
Inventor: ARANYI ERNIE
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2014-11-26
Abstract: SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS A surgical stapling apparatus (10) comprising a tool assembly (17) having a cartridge assembly (18) including a staple cartridge (82) having a plurality of surgical fasteners (84) therein, and an anvil assembly (20), at least one of the cartridge assembly (18) and anvil assembly (20) being movable in relation to the other of the cartridge assembly (18) and anvil assembly (2), wherein the anvil assembly (20) includes an anvil plate (70) , and wherein each of the anvil plate (70) and the staple cartridge (82) define an elongate longitudinal slot (70b); a surgical buttress (B) releasably secured to a tissue contacting surface of at least one of the anvil plate (70) and the staple cartridge (82), wherein each surgical buttress(B) is secured to the at least one of the anvil assembly (20) and the cartridge assembly (18) by at least one anchor (S); a release assembly (74) associated with the at least one of the anvil assembly (20) and the cartridge assembly (18), the release assembly (74) including a pusher that is one of pivotably connected to and slidably supported in at least one of the cartridge assembly (18) and the anvil assembly (20); and a drive assembly (50) slidably translatable through the tool assembly (17) from a proximal position to a distal position, the drive assembly (17) actuating the release assembly (74) to thereby release the anchor (S) and to free the surgical buttress (B) from the at least one of the anvil assembly (20) and cartridge assembly (18).
Patent AU-2014301105-A1 (AU)
Title: Process for producing a gypsum fiber board
Inventor: SCHELLER LOTHAR
IPC: C04B28/14
Filed: 2014-06-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a hydrophobized gypsum fiber board comprising the steps of: - providing of gypsum stucco, - providing fibers, - introducing the gypsum stucco together with fibers in a main mixer, - spreading the mixture of gypsum stucco and fibers on a moving sieve belt, - humidifying the mixture of gypsum stucco and fibers with a moisture water, - compressing the moistened mixture in order to obtain a gypsum fiberboard strand. The invention is characterized in that at least the gypsum stucco is put into liquid form with a hydrophobizing agent.
Patent AU-2014301336-A1 (AU)
Title: Sealing device for a belt-transfer location
Inventor: DUNNWALD WILFRIED
IPC: B65G21/20
Filed: 2014-06-20
Abstract: A sealing device (15) for sealing the side regions of a conveying belt (12), wherein a series of spaced-apart sealing elements resting compliantly on the surface of the conveying belt (12) is arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis of the conveying belt (12), in the peripheral region of the conveying belt (12) in each case, wherein the individual sealing elements are angled in relation to the longitudinal axis of the conveying belt (12) and have their inner end oriented in the running direction of the conveying belt (12), is characterized in that the sealing elements consist of directing strips (18), of which the bearing surface, resting on the conveying belt (12), is of narrow design with a ratio of its width to the distance between the directing strips (18) being greater than 1:3 in relation to the distance between the directing strips (18), and in that a termination strip (25) is arranged to extend along the outer side peripheries of the conveying belt (12) and to connect the outer ends of the directing strips (18).
Patent AU-2014311217-A1 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus to manage the direct interconnect switch wiring and growth in computer networks
Inventor: OPREA DAN
IPC: G02B6/46
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for managing the wiring and growth of a direct interconnect network implemented on torus or higher radix interconnect structure based on an architecture that replaces the Network Interface Card (NIC) with PCIe switching cards housed in the server. Also provided is a passive patch panel for use in the implementation of the interconnect, comprising: a passive backplane that hous4s node to node connectivity for the interconnect; and at least one connector board plugged into the passive backplane comprising multiple connectors. The multiple connectors are capable of receiving an interconnecting plug to maintain the continuity of the torus or higher radix topology when not fully enabled. The PCIe card for use in the implementation of the interconnect comprises: at least 4 electrical or optical ports for the interconnect; a local switch; a processor with RAM and ROM memory; and a PCI interface.
Patent AU-2014311784-A1 (AU)
Title: Image based key derivation function
Inventor: AISSI SELIM
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2014-06-13
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods of generating and using an image-based derived key. In various embodiments, the image-based derived key may be used to facilitate user authentication and data encryption. For some embodiments, a method is disclosed comprising determining an image-based derived key, wherein the image-based derived key is generated from a selection of authentication images chosen by a user, encrypting data using the image-based derived key, and transmitting the encrypted data.
Patent AU-2014327031-A1 (AU)
Title: Secure passcode entry user interface
Inventor: EDWARDS TROY J
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2014-09-23
Abstract: A method for secure passcode entry is disclosed. The method, in one embodiment, includes: receiving a request for authenticating a user; in response to the request, generating a passcode entry interface including buttons corresponding to character options for composing a passcode entry, wherein the passcode entry interface is used to receive the passcode entry to authenticate a user of the payment card; identifying, on a touchscreen of the electronic device, a traffic region that experienced touch events prior to receiving the request; and displaying the passcode entry interface on the touchscreen such that at least a portion of the passcode entry interface is positioned in the traffic region.
Patent AU-2014360455-A1 (AU)
Title: Serine/threonine kinase inhibitors
Inventor: KOLESNIKOV ALEKSANDR
IPC: C07D498/16
Filed: 2014-12-03
Abstract: Compounds having the formula I wherein R