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Patent AU-2013270422-A1 (AU)
Title: Biomakers for treatment outcomes
Inventor: GORDON EVIAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biomarkers and in particular to their utilisation in treatment. Embodiments of the invention have been particularly developed as biomarkers enabling optimisation of treatment regimes and as uses of the biomarkers in tests for the prediction of optimised treatments and treatment outcomes in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The invention will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of use.
Patent AU-2013294775-A1 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and method for handling liquids or slurries from an oil or gas process
Inventor: MCKENZIE MARTIN
IPC: B03C1/28
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus (10) for removing magnetic particles (53) from a liquid flowing from an oil or gas operation and method of use. The apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of magnet assemblies (20), each having a first condition in which an operable part is active to attract magnetic particles (53) to the magnet assembly (20), and a second condition in which the operable part is inactive and magnetic particles (53) are not attracted to the magnet assembly (20). A drive mechanism (13) moves the magnet assemblies (20) between exposure to a flow path of from a liquid (40) flowing from an oil or gas operation and a collection location (54). An activation means (36) moves the magnet assemblies (20) between the first condition and the second condition.
Patent AU-2013295667-A1 (AU)
Title: Electronic payments to non-internet connected devices systems and methods
Inventor: LOW GAK WEE
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2013-07-25
Abstract: There is provided systems and method for an electronic payment to a non-Internet connected device. The methods include transmitting information corresponding to at least one item for sale at a non-Internet connected machine, receiving a purchase request from a user device for the at least one item from the non-Internet connected machine, and communicating, using a hardware processor of a payment provider server, an approval of the purchase request to the user device, wherein the user device is configured to transmit a purchase authorization to the non-Internet connected machine using a wireless connection.
Patent AU-2013308762-A1 (AU)
Title: Compositions and methods for the removal of phosphates and other contaminants from aqueous solutions
Inventor: ODOM STEVEN A
IPC: C02F1/62
Filed: 2013-08-29
Abstract: Compositions and methods for removing phosphates, nitrates and heavy metals from aqueous solutions.
Patent AU-2013314636-A1 (AU)
Title: Generation of comfort noise
Inventor: JANSSON TOFTGARD TOMAS
IPC: G10L25/78
Filed: 2013-05-07
Abstract: A comfort noise controller (50) for generating CN (Comfort Noise) control parameters is described. A buffer (200) of a predetermined size is configured to store CN parameters for SID (Silence Insertion Descriptor) frames and active hangover frames. A subset selector (50A) is configured to determine a CN parameter subset relevant for SID frames based on the age of the stored CN parameters and on residual energies. A comfort noise control parameter extractor (50B) is configured to use the determined CN parameter subset to determine the CN control parameters for a first SID frame following an active signal frame.
Patent AU-2013339038-A1 (AU)
Title: Antibody and antibody composition production method
Inventor: ENAMI Jumpei
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: [Problem] To provide: an antibody comprising at least two kinds of Fab, and in particular having restricted light chain-heavy chain combinations; a corresponding antibody composition; and production methods for same. [Solution] The present invention provides production methods for (1) an antibody or (2) an antibody composition, the methods using non-natural disulfide bonds.
Patent AU-2013365015-A1 (AU)
Title: Method for hydrophilizing reverse osmosis membrane
Inventor: HAYAKAWA KUNIHIRO
IPC: B01D67/00
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: Provided is a method for hydrophilizing an RO membrane, the method being excellent in terms of the persistence of the hydrophilization effect and flux stability. An RO membrane is brought into contact with a modified polyvinyl alcohol having a polyalkylene oxide chain. The modified polyvinyl alcohol has a degree of saponification of preferably 80% or higher, and the polyalkylene oxide chain preferably is a polyethylene oxide chain. The modified polyvinyl alcohol having a polyalkylene oxide chain has higher adsorbability onto RO membranes than conventional PVAs, and the antifouling properties can hence be maintained over a long period.
Patent AU-2013382358-A1 (AU)
Title: Modified nucleosides or nucleotides
Inventor: LIU XIAOHAI
IPC: C07H19/14
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to modified nucleotide and nucleoside molecules with novel 3'-hydroxy protecting groups. Said 3'-hydroxy protecting groups form a structure -O-C(R)2N3 covalently attached to the 3'-carbon atom wherein R is as defined n the claims. Also provided herein are methods to prepare such modified nucleotide and nucleoside molecules and sequencing by synthesis processes using such modified nucleotide and nucleoside molecules.
Patent WO-2015139070-A1 (WO)
Title: Ensemble chaussure et procédé associé
Inventor: COWLEY BENJAMIN GLENN
IPC: A43B13/36
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un ensemble chaussure (10) comprenant une partie chaussante (12) pouvant être portée et une partie semelle amovible (14), la partie chaussante pouvant être portée étant pourvue d'une partie corps (16) qui peut recevoir un pied et une partie semelle fixe (18) s'étendant le long d'une face inférieure (20) de la partie corps (16). La partie semelle fixe (18) et la partie semelle amovible (14) comprennent des éléments magnétiques (22) agencés de manière correspondante, conçus pour s'attirer l'un l'autre de sorte que la mise en place de la partie semelle fixe (18) de la partie chaussante (12) pouvant être portée à proximité de la partie semelle amovible (14), attire la partie semelle amovible (14) en appui avec la partie semelle fixe (18) de la partie chaussante pouvant être portée (14).
Patent AU-2014202561-A1 (AU)
Title: Methods of using and compositions comprising immunomodulatory compounds for the treatment and management of myelodysplastic syndromes
Inventor: ZELDIS JEROME B
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2014-05-12
Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing myelodysplastic syndromes are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of immunomodulatory compound, 5 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, stereoisomer, clathrate, or prodrug thereof, alone or in combination with a second active ingredient, and/or the transplantation of blood or cells. Specific second active ingredients are capable of affecting or blood cell production. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed. C:\poi\word\SPEC-1 000707[1 ].docx
Patent AU-2014203394-A1 (AU)
Title: Interspinous spacer
Inventor: ALTARAC MOTI
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2014-06-23
Abstract: Abstract: A novel implantable spacer (10) for placement between adjacent spinous processes in a spinal motion segment is provided. The spacer includes a body (12) defining a longitudinal passageway (30). A first arm and a second arm (14, 16) are connected to the body (10). Each arm has a pair of extensions (42a, 42b & 44a, 44b) and a saddle (46, 48) defining a U-shaped configuration for seating a spinous process therein. Each arm has a proximal camming surface (41, 43) and is capable of rotation with respect to the body. An actuator assembly is disposed inside the longitudinal passageway and connected to the body. When advanced, the actuator assembly contacts the camming surfaces of the arms to rotate them from an undeployed configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the distracted adjacent spinous processes are seated in the U-shaped portion of the arms providing sufficient distraction to open the neural foramen to relieve pain. An insertion instrument is provided for implanting the interpsinous process spacer. The system is configured for quick implantation through a small percutaneous incision employing minimally invasive techniques.
Patent AU-2014204385-A1 (AU)
Title: Easily Removable Reciprocating Impact Head with Anti-rotation Insertion Hole for Mining Machine
Inventor: LIU SUHUA
IPC: E21C27/14
Filed: 2014-01-06
Abstract: An easily removable reciprocating impact head with an anti-rotation slot for a mining machine comprises a reciprocating impact head device (2), wherein the reciprocating impact head device (2) comprises a reciprocating impact head (4), the reciprocating impact head (4) comprising reciprocating impact teeth (5) and a fixed seat (6), and also comprising a snap spring (7) or an elastic pin (8) or a locking pin (9). The reciprocating impact tooth (5) further comprises an impact tooth (16) and an impact tooth shoulder (17). The impact tooth (16) is arranged on an impact tooth insertion post (14) or an impact tooth insert (15), and the impact tooth shoulder (17) is arranged at the lower part of the impact tooth (16) or arranged at the end of the impact tooth insert (15). The reciprocating impact tooth (5) and the fixed seat (6) comprise a groove for arranging the snap spring (7) or the elastic pin (8) or the locking pin (9), and the snap spring (7) or the elastic pin (8) or the locking pin (9) is arranged in the groove so as to connect the fixed seat (6) and the reciprocating impact tooth (5). The snap spring (7) or the elastic pin (8) or the locking pin (9) is subjected to a rearward pulling force of the reciprocating impact motion. The impact tooth insertion post (14) is inserted into a tooth seat insert (11) or a tooth seat insertion post (12) is inserted into the impact tooth insert (15), the impact tooth shoulder (17) closely mates with a tooth seat shoulder (13) to withstand the counterforce of reciprocating impact, and a slot-type anti-rotation structure is snap-fitted with a post-type anti-rotation structure to prevent the reciprocating impact teeth (5) from rotating.
Patent AU-2014207429-A1 (AU)
Title: Selective glycosidase regimen for immune programming and treatment of cancer
Inventor: KLINE ELLIS
IPC: A61K38/47
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment and prevention of cancer with glycosidase(s). In various aspects the invention relates to the treatment and management of cancer to prevent metastasis or recurrence, or to improve outcome and rate of successful treatment with conventional therapeutic regimens. An enormous level of research and pharmaceutical development focuses on the treatment of cancer. Cancer remains one of the top targets of pharmaceutical pipelines. Products under development range from kinase inhibitors, to angiogenesis inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies against tumor targets, apoptosis inducers, anti-tumor vaccination, and conventional chemotherapeutic agents against various tumor targets and with various cytotoxic effects.
Patent AU-2014208318-A1 (AU)
Title: Instrumented core barrels and methods of monitoring a core while the core is being cut
Inventor: BITTAR MICHAEL S
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2014-08-05
Abstract: A formation core analysis system can include an inner barrel and a toroidal electromagnetic antenna which 5 transmits electromagnetic signals into a formation core when the core is received in the inner barrel. Another formation core analysis system can include an inner barrel and multiple longitudinally spaced apart electrodes which electrically contact a formation core when the core is 10 received in the inner barrel. A speed of displacement of the core into the inner barrel may be indicated by differences between measurements taken via the electrodes as the core displaces into the inner barrel. A method of measuring resistivity of a formation core as the core is being cut can 15 include transmitting electromagnetic signals into the core from a toroidal electromagnetic antenna as the core is being cut by a coring bit.
Patent AU-2014212550-A1 (AU)
Title: Cartridge for a dispensing system
Inventor: BOGGS JOSEPH H
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2014-01-29
Abstract: A cartridge is provided that comprises a housing. The housing is configured to maintain a pouch within the housing. The cartridge comprises a top and a bottom. The cartridge comprises at least one top mating member at the top of the cartridge and at least one bottom mating member at the bottom of the cartridge. The at least one top mating member is asymmetric with the at least one bottom mating member. Each mating member is configured to match with a corresponding mating member of a cartridge frame or rack.
Patent AU-2014213581-A1 (AU)
Title: Responsible service, consumption and promotion of alcohol using loyalty rewards
Inventor: WITHERS PHILIP
IPC: G06Q50/12
Filed: 2014-08-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a method, comprising: receiving a record of a purchase of an alcoholic beverage at an on-license premise by a purchaser from a retailer; determining if the purchase meets a minimum or maximum number of purchases by the purchaser; and if the purchase meets the minimum number, providing a notification to the purchaser or the retailer relating to eligibility of the purchaser for a loyalty award; if the purchase meets the maximum number, providing a notification to the retailer relating to compliance with responsible service of the alcoholic beverage. Receive a record of a purchase of an alcoholic beverage at an on license premise by a purchaser from a retailer Determine if the purchase meets a minimum or maximum number of purchases by the purchaser If the purchase meets the minimum number, providing a notification to the purchaser or the retailer relating to eligibility of the purchaser for a loyalty award If the purchase meets the maximum number, providing a notification to the retailer relating to responsible service of the alcoholic beverage Figure 4
Patent AU-2014216547-A1 (AU)
Title: Valve assembly and method for high temperature engines
Inventor: ZAJAC JOHN
IPC: F01L3/00
Filed: 2014-02-10
Abstract: Valve assembly and method in which a valve member is connected to an elongated lever arm for controlling communication between two chambers in an engine. The valve assembly is disposed at least partially within one of the chambers, and the valve member is moved between open and closed by an actuator connected to the lever arm. In some disclosed embodiments, a pilot valve is opened to equalize pressure on both sides of the valve member prior to moving the valve member toward the open position. In others, a piston in an expansion cylinder is driven by hot, expanding gases from a separate combustion chamber or heat exchanger.
Patent AU-2014229575-A1 (AU)
Title: Proof of presence via tag interactions
Inventor: HOYER PHILIP
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2014-03-06
Abstract: A system and method for determining presence information for mobile devices (104) are disclosed. Specifically, the presence information for a mobile device (104) can be determined based on whether or not the mobile device (104) is having a unique interaction with a smart tag (108). If a unique interaction is detected, then the mobile device (104) can be said to be within the presence of the smart tag (108) and the location or presence information for the mobile device (104) can be correlated to location information known for the smart tag (108).
Patent AU-2014233522-A1 (AU)
Title: Cleaning stack gas
Inventor: DAVIDSON JAMES GARY
IPC: B01D53/83
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and recycling stack gas from coal-fired power plants, from natural or propane burning heating plants, or from cement kilns by using renewable catalysts of zeolite to separate pollutants into recyclable and reusable materials. The method reduces from the stack gas carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO
Patent AU-2014253259-A1 (AU)
Title: Injection device
Inventor: MORRIS ANTHONY PAUL
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2014-04-08
Abstract: The invention refers to a handheld injection device comprising a housing (10; 340) containing a cartridge (20), a dose setting means (60, 70; 350) being operable in a first direction to set a desired dose to be dispensed, a piston rod (30) being adapted to cooperate with a piston so as to cause a set dose to be injected from the cartridge (20), and a first clicker component (100; 320), which is largely rotationally constrained to the housing (10; 340), and a second clicker component (80; 300), which is rotatable relative to the housing (10; 340) during dose dispensing. The clicker components (80, 100; 300, 320) are adapted to contact each other only at the end of dispensing of a set dose to thereby provide an audible and/or tactile first feedback to a user. The first clicker component (100; 320) is displaceable relative to the housing (10; 340) between a proximal dose setting position and a distal dose dispensing position.
Patent AU-2014269936-A1 (AU)
Title: Shape change structure
Inventor: FLOMENBLIT JOSEPH
IPC: A61L31/02
Filed: 2014-05-23
Abstract: An expandable structure comprising: a first shape memory (SM) portion which is in a strain-induced state; and a second portion which resists expansion of said structure due to said first portion, over a plurality of different expansion states of said first portion. Optionally, wherein said SM portion resists contraction of said structure due to forces applied by said second portion. Optionally or alternatively, said strain induced state is characterized by a SM portion expanding force decreasing as a function of strain of said SM portion, so as to have a difference of at least 10% in force between two strain states said structure is usable at.
Patent AU-2014270446-A1 (AU)
Title: Implantable occlusion system comprising a device for detecting atrophy of a natural conduit
Inventor: LAMRAOUI HAMID
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: The invention concerns an occlusion system that can be implanted in the human or animal body to occlude a natural conduit (10) of the human or animal body, comprising: - an occlusion element (9) intended to surround a part of the natural conduit (10) to be occluded, - an actuating device (2) for actuating said occlusion element (10) to vary the compression exerted by said occlusion element (9) on said conduit (10), - a control unit (7) designed to bias the actuating device (2) in such a way as to exert a predetermined compression on the conduit (10), and - a device for detecting atrophy of said natural conduit (10), comprising: (i) a sensor designed to measure the compression exerted by the occlusion element (9) on the natural conduit (10), and (ii) a processing unit designed to: • determine a parameter representative of a bias to be applied to the actuating device (2) in order to obtain a predetermined compression of the conduit (10) by the occlusion element (9), • monitor said parameter over time, and • detect an atrophy of the natural conduit (10) when said representative parameter fulfils a predefined criterion.
Patent AU-2014281160-A1 (AU)
Title: Symmetrically arranged sensor electrodes in an ophthalmic electrochemical sensor
Inventor: ETZKORN JAMES
IPC: G01N27/26
Filed: 2014-04-21
Abstract: An eye-mountable device includes an electrochemical sensor embedded in a polymeric material configured for mounting to a surface of an eye. The electrochemical sensor includes a working electrode, a reference electrode, and a reagent that selectively reacts with an analyte to generate a sensor measurement related to a concentration of the analyte in a fluid to which the eye-mountable device is exposed. The working electrode can have a first side edge and a second side edge. The reference electrode can be situated such that at least a portion of the first and second side edges of the working electrode are adjacent respective sections of the reference electrode.
Patent AU-2014289966-A1 (AU)
Title: Roadway barrier
Inventor: HOTCHKIN DARREN J
IPC: E01F15/10
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A stand-alone, roadway barrier includes: an internal structural framework (5), (7), (9) which provides the barrier with rigidity for resisting collapse of the barrier in response to impact of a vehicle, panels (13) mounted to opposite sides of the structural framework for deflecting vehicles on impact with the barrier; and ballast (33) in a lower section of the barrier for contributing to the weight of the barrier.
Patent AU-2014290207-A1 (AU)
Title: Respirator having optically active exhalation valve
Inventor: MARTIN PHILIP G
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2014-07-15
Abstract: Various embodiments of a respirator (10) that includes a harness (13, 16), a mask body (12), and an exhalation valve (14) are disclosed. The exhalation valve (14) can include a valve seat (20) and a flexible flap (22) that is in engagement with the valve seat. The flexible flap can have one or more materials that can cause the flap to flash (26) when moving from a closed position to an open position or vice versa. The flashing valve can make it easier for a user to ascertain whether the valve is operating properly.
Patent AU-2014292503-A1 (AU)
Title: Biomimetic collagen-hydroxyapatite composite material
Inventor: BUFLER MICHAEL
IPC: A61L27/44
Filed: 2014-07-18
Abstract: The invention relates to: - a biomimetic collagen-hydroxyapatite composite material comprising an at least partially fibrous collagen scaffold including mature native collagen fibers possessing triple helicity as shown by Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy, wherein those mature native collagen fibers are at least partially covered with epitactically grown crystals of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite, whereby the epitactically grown nanocrystals have the same morphology as human bone mineral and the same size as human bone mineral, i.e. a length of 30 to 50 nm and a width of 14 to 25 nm, - a process of preparing the above biomimetic collagen-hydroxyapatite composite material comprising the steps of a) immersing an at least partially fibrous collagen scaffold including the above mature native collagen fibers in a saturated aqueous solution of saturated Ca
Patent AU-2014292825-A1 (AU)
Title: A method for treating haemorrhage, shock and brain injury
Inventor: DOBSON GEOFFREY
IPC: A61P9/06
Filed: 2014-07-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and method for increasing blood pressure, including a low pain or analgesic state or hypotensive anaesthesia in a subject that has suffered a life threatening hypotension or shock or reducing hypofusion in the whole body of a subject. The composition comprises (i) a compound selected from at least one of a potassium channel opener, a potassium channel agonist and an adenosine receptor agonist; and (ii) an antiarrhythmic agent or a local anaesthetic.
Patent AU-2014295171-A1 (AU)
Title: Noise filling in multichannel audio coding
Inventor: LUIS VALERO MARIA
IPC: G10L19/028
Filed: 2014-07-18
Abstract: In multichannel audio coding, an improved coding efficiency is achieved by the following measure: the noise filling of zero-quantized scale factor bands is performed using noise filling sources other than artificially generated noise or spectral replica. In particular, the coding efficiency in multichannel audio coding may be rendered more efficient by performing the noise filling based on noise generated using spectral lines from a previous frame of, or a different channel of the current frame of, the multichannel audio signal.
Patent AU-2014307232-A1 (AU)
Title: Interaction sensing
Inventor: POST ERNEST REHMI
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2014-08-13
Abstract: It provides a method comprising, receiving a signal from an electrode of a touch sensor, and detecting a contact or separation input to the touch sensor, wherein the touch sensor senses a charge displacement, based on the signal, in order to detect the contact or separation.