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Patent AU-2003232407-A1 (AU)
Title: Aluminium electrowinning cell design with movable insulating cover sections
Inventor: BERCLAZ GEORGES
IPC: C25C3/08
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A cell for the electrowinning of aluminium by the electrolysis from an aluminium compound dissolved in a molten electrolyte (50), comprises: (I) a plurality of non-carbon anodes (10), each anode being suspended in operating in the molten electrolyte by an anode stem (11) that connects the anode (10) to a positive current source; and (II) a thermic insulating cover (60,60′) which covers the electrolyte (50) and through which each anode stem (11) extends from the positive current source to an anode (10). The insulating cover (60,60′) comprises a plurality of movable sections (60) that together cover a substantial part of the electrolyte (50). Each movable section (60) covers a corresponding portion of the electrolyte (50) that is located therebelow and that can be uncovered by moving the corresponding movable section (60). The anode stem (11) of each anode (10) extends through the insulating cover (60,60′) between two movable sections (60) or between a movable section (60) and a fixed section (60′) of the insulating cover (60,60′) when the sections (60) are in a covering position over the electrolyte (50). Each movable section (60) is movable to uncover the corresponding electrolyte portion without interrupting operation of any anode (10), for example by tilting, in particular pivoting, or sliding and/or lifting the section (60).
Patent AU-2003232786-A1 (AU)
Title: Threaded pipe joint
Inventor: PINA GIUSEPPE DELLA
IPC: F16L15/04
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: Threaded pipe joint comprising a male element ( 1 ) and a female element ( 2 ), threaded and provided with respective complementary sealing surfaces, which define, when screwed together, a notch ( 13 ) formed on the female element ( 2 ) of a predetermined length (X), and a space ( 7, 8 ) between the threads of predetermined section (S), forming reservoir to house the joint lubricant, which comes out of the volume between the threads of the female ( 2 ) and male ( 1 ) elements during the tightening of the joint.
Patent AU-2003236849-A1 (AU)
Title: Foamed supramolecular polymers
Inventor: DEJOLIER BRUNO
IPC: C08F2/00
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: Process for the preparation of foamed supramolecular polymers characterized in that the foaming of the supramolecular polymer is carried out in the presence of blowing agents.
Patent AU-2003244504-A1 (AU)
Title: Focal plane detector calibration apparatus and method
Inventor: KAUSHAL TEJ PAUL
IPC: H04N5/361
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A focal plane detector adapted to be calibrated using an image of part of the human body. Further, a method of calibrating a focal plane detector having a plurality of detector elements, comprising the steps of presenting a first and a second image to the focal plane detector array, measuring the output from each detector during each first and second image, analysing the outputs and compensating for errors in the output of each detector element such that the outputs from the detector elements are substantially equal when illuminated with electromagnetic radiation of a given intensity. The first and second images have substantially no discernible features therein, and one of the first and second images comprises an image of part of the human body. The apparatus and method are particularly applicable to focal plane detectors sensitive to infrared radiation.
Patent AU-2003244586-A1 (AU)
Title: Wind sensing awning control
Inventor: EVANS DAVID K
IPC: E04F10/02
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A awning control (10) circuit and assembly including an ambient thermistor (30) and a heated thermistor (32) for sensing wind speed. A microprocessor determines the present wind speed by referencing values of the thermistors to a stored lookup table. When the wind speed meets or exceeds a threshold value, the microprocessor causes one or more awnings to retract. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2003248177-A1 (AU)
Title: Cartridge strip advancing mechanism for fastener driving tool
Inventor: YATES EDWARD D
IPC: B25C1/18
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: In a powder driven fastening tool, a channel (120) is included for feeding a strip (111) of explosive powder cartridges (113) to a firing mechanism. A trigger (160) is included for actuating the firing mechanism (130), wherein the trigger (160) is movable between a first position and a second position. An advancing lever (170) is pivotally coupled to the tool, the advancing lever having a strip engagement portion (171) for indexing the strip (111) which extends into the channel. An advance link (150) is cammingly engaged with the advancing lever (170) and is operationally associated with the trigger (160) so that the strip engagement portion (171) is in a first position in the channel (120) when the trigger is in the first position and so the strip engagement portion (171) is in a second position when the trigger is in the second position. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2003257430-A1 (AU)
Title: Method, system and device for measuring the polarisation mode dispersion of an optical fibre
Inventor: POTENZA MARCELLO
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new model for interpreting interferometric measurements, able to lead to a new method, system ( 10 ) and device ( 27 ) for measuring the PMD (Polarisation Mode Dispersion) of an optical fibre ( 11 ). The model, which is based on the theory of propagation of the optical signal as can be determined according to the socalled Prindpal States of Polarisation (PSPs) of the fibre, leads to a new interpretation of the interferogram generated with the interferometric measurements and is characterized in that it identifies in said interferogram a central peak and two side lobes. Thanks to this new model, it is possible to determine the PMD of the fibre based on the information content associated to at least one of the two side lobes identified in the interferogram.
Patent AU-2003264294-A1 (AU)
Title: Protective helmet and relative method for its production
Inventor: CATTANEO ROBERTO
IPC: A42C2/00
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: Protective helmet ( 1 ) of the type comprising an outer rigid cap ( 2 ) to which a shock-absorbing shell ( 3 ) made of expanded material is internally fixed and an internal lining ( 5 ) for the comfort of the user. The helmet ( 1 ) comprises at least one intermediate cap ( 4 ) made of non-expanded material situated between the inside of the shock-absorbing shell and the internal comfort lining.
Patent AU-2003275454-A1 (AU)
Title: Aerodynamic surfaced bicycle wheel
Inventor: ORDING ANDREW
IPC: B60B7/00
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: A bicycle wheel includes a tire engaging portion located at the outward perimeter of the wheel, an inner portion located radially inward from the tire engaging portion A pair of air engaging side surfaces extend radially between the inner portion and the tire engaging portion forming the sides of the wheel. The air engaging side surfaces contain a plurality of surface features designed to create a turbulent boundary layer when the wheel travels through air to reduce aerodynamic drag on the wheel.
Patent AU-2003281665-A1 (AU)
Title: A container and a method for its manufacture
Inventor: BOLDRINI FULVIO
IPC: B65D5/06
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A container ( 1 ) for food products is fashioned in such a way that there are no interstitial spaces or stagnation traps on the inside. The bottom end ( 8 ) of the container is fashioned by bending and flattening one end portion ( 7 ) of a tubular blank in such a way as to produce two triangular stiffening folds ( 10 ) of double thickness, each penetrable along one open side coinciding with the base ( 10 a) of the triangle; before the folds ( 10 ) are turned inward, the open sides are sealed by bonding the two triangular thicknesses together along the base ( 10 a) so that the folds remain isolated from the inside of the container ( 1 ).
Patent AU-2003282250-A1 (AU)
Title: Variable turbocharger apparatus with bypass
Inventor: LEAVESLEY MALCOLM GEORGE
IPC: F04D25/04
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: Variable turbocharger apparatus comprising a housing, a compressor, a turbine, a chamber which extends around the turbine, a bearing assembly for the turbine, vanes mounted in the chamber, a piston positioned between the housing and the turbine, a control device controlling the piston, a piston end nearest the bearing assembly defining a gap, which is variable in size to control exhaust gases acting on the turbine, at least one bypass aperture which opens to allow exhaust gases that are not required for acting on the turbine to bypass the turbine, and sliding of the piston being such that the piston is always maintained in a position which enables the turbine speed to be controlled through the gap alone when there is no bypass and through the gap and the bypass aperture when there is bypass.
Patent AU-2003286397-A1 (AU)
Title: Process of and apparatus for three-dimensional printing
Inventor: KRITCHMAN ELIAHU M
IPC: B29C48/92
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A three-dimensional object printing method, comprising: depositing building materials to print, layer by layer, a three-dimensional object with an adjacent support construction, wherein within a layer, a portion of said object and a portion of said support construction are separated by a barrier space of vacant pixels where no material is deposited, and said barrier space within the layer enables spread of materials from the portion of said object and the portion of said support construction into the barrier space.
Patent AU-2003288005-A1 (AU)
Title: Process for the racemisation of enantiomerically enriched alpha-amino nitriles
Inventor: VERZIJL GERARDUS KAREL MARIA
IPC: C07C253/30
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: Process for the racemisation of an enantiomerically enriched alpha-amino nitrile characterized in that the enantiomerically enriched alpha-amino nitrile is contacted with a lewis acid catalyst. Preferably an aprotic solvent is used. The lewis acid catalyst preferably comprises a metal chosen from main group elements IA-IVA of the Periodic Table (CAS version), the transition metals and the lanthanides, in particular Al, Ti, Zr, or lanthanides. The catalsyt for example has the general structure MnXpSqLr, and preferably is chosen from the group of aluminum alkoxides, aluminum alkyls, lanthanide alkoxydes and lanthanocenes. The racemisation may be performed in combination with a resolution process, for instance in combination with an enzymatic or a crystallization induced resolution process, preferably in situ, for instance in situ in a crystallization induced asymmetric transformation process.
Patent AU-2003288869-A1 (AU)
Title: PYRAZOLO (3,4-d) PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF H.PYLORI INFECTION
Inventor: NGUYEN THANH
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural diagram (I) and to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of H. pylori infection.
Patent AU-2003297723-A1 (AU)
Title: Reducing relative intermodule motion in a modular implantable medical device
Inventor: WAHLSTRAND CARL D
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: In an implantable medical device having individual modules, a coupling module couples the modules to one another. The coupling module supports electrical and/or mechanical coupling of the modules. The coupling module may assume a variety of shapes or configurations. The various embodiments of the coupling module may offer the modules varying degrees of freedom of movement relative to one another.
Patent AU-2003304369-A1 (AU)
Title: Pulverulent phytosterol formulations
Inventor: AUWETER HELMUT
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: Powdered formulation (A) contains at least one phytosterol (I) and has a mean particle size of 0.01-100 micro-m.  An Independent claim is also included for preparation of (A).
Patent AU-2004233877-A1 (AU)
Title: Flexible introducer sheath with varying durometer
Inventor: LEONARD RAY II
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A flexible kink-resistant introducer sheath (10). The introducer sheath includes an inner liner (31), a coil (33) and an outer tube (20). The inner liner includes a passageway (30) extending longitudinally therethrough, where a catheter can be advanced through the passageway. The coil (33) has a plurality of turns positioned longitudinally and compression fitted around the inner liner (31), where the turns have a predetermined spacing therebetween. The outer tube (20) is positioned longitudinally around the coil (33) and the inner liner (31), and is connected to the inner liner through the spaces between the turns. A diameter difference between the inner liner and the catheter is in a range of about 0.0005 to about 0.004 inch (0.013 to about 0.10 mm).
Patent AU-2004237912-A1 (AU)
Title: Subcutaneous injection port for applied fasteners
Inventor: HUNT JOHN V
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A injection port includes a delivery device guidance configuration which cooperates with a separate fastener delivery device. The delivery device guidance configuration guides and receives the delivery end of the device to locate it in the proper position to apply the fastener. Although not limited thereto, a particular device and fastener are shown in use with the injection port in which a guidance bore guides and receives the delivery end of the device to locate it appropriately to deliver the fastener in the appropriate position. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2004238187-A1 (AU)
Title: Respiratory suction catheter apparatus configured for releasable attachment with an artificial airway structure
Inventor: MADSEN EDWARD B
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A respiratory suction catheter apparatus includes a suction catheter that has a tubular portion with a distal end. The suction catheter may be adapted for removing fluids from a patient by insertion of the tubular portion into an artificial airway of the patient and application of negative pressure to a lumen of the tubular portion. A catheter attachment section is present and has a proximal end that is attached to the suction catheter, and has a distal end that is configured for releasable attachment with an artificial airway structure that is attached to the patient. A valve is located in the catheter attachment section. The valve has a closed position that at least substantially blocks the passageway of the catheter attachment section which causes the tubular portion to be substantially isolated from the artificial airway of the patient. The valve has an open position that allows the tubular portion of the suction catheter to be advanced through the catheter attachment section and into the artificial airway of the patient.
Patent AU-2004270651-A1 (AU)
Title: Oxygen scavenger block copolymers and compositions
Inventor: BERRIER AUTHUR L
IPC: B01J20/26
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: An oxygen scavenger composition includes a block co-polymer having at least one block including a polyester condensation polymer segment having cycloalkenyl group(s) or functionality directly or indirectly bonded to the polymer chain of said block, and having at least one second block including a polymer segment of a thermoplastic, film forming material. The block copolymer has been found to act as an oxygen scavenger agent under both ambient and refrigerated conditions, to be compatible with conventional film forming packaging materials, and to provide compositions exhibiting low tack which can be readily formed and processed using conventional film forming equipment. A packaging material, such as a film or laminated product suitable for packaging applications, can include the oxygen scavenger composition.
Patent WO-2006133514-A1 (WO)
Inventor: TOMS ALVIN DAVID
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé qui permet de réduire un risque de perte pour un organisme de crédit fournissant un bien ou un service à un utilisateur. Ce procédé consiste à mettre en oeuvre une première étape dans laquelle un premier modèle prédictif (12) est utilisé pour évaluer des candidatures afin d'identifier celles présentant un risque de paiement incomplet élevé pour l'organisme de crédit. Le bien ou le service est fourni à un candidat solvable (13). Le procédé de l'invention consiste à mettre en oeuvre une deuxième étape (14) qui permet d'évaluer l'utilisation ou le paiement du bien ou du service par l'utilisateur pour déterminer le risque de paiement incomplet.
Patent WO-2007006088-A1 (WO)
Title: Puissance solaire et système d'utilisation thermique
Inventor: WHITE STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: F24S90/00
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système thermodynamique (100, 200, 300) qui comprend un circuit de fluide (25, 225, 325) destiné à faire circuler un flux de travail et à générer de l'électricité en utilisant l'entraînement communiqué par le fluide de travail dans le circuit. Une alimentation en chaleur chauffe le fluide de travail et inclut un premier générateur de chaleur incorporant un collecteur solaire (21, 221, 321, 350) et un second générateur de chaleur supplémentaire (23, 223, 323). Un système thermique est associé au premier circuit de fluide et agencé pour recevoir la chaleur rejetée du premier circuit en vue d'une utilisation dans le système thermique. Des systèmes thermiques d'exemple incluent un système d'eau chaude (50, 250) ou un système de conditionnement d'air (350). Un système de commande (32, 232, 332) régule l'alimentation de la chaleur rejetée du circuit de fluide vers le système thermique.
Patent AU-2006202479-A1 (AU)
Title: Topical Phamaceutical Formulations and Methods of Treatment
Inventor: TOBYN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical formulation for topical administration on a mammal, comprising a unit dose of a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier medium therefor, said formulation being solid at ambient temperature and having a softening point of not higher than 35°C, such that when the formulation is placed in continuous contact with the skin of a mammalian patient, it is softened to a consistency to effect substantial application of the unit dose of said therapeutic agent onto a desired skin area of the mammalian patient within a time period of less than 10 minutes.
Patent AU-2006210701-A1 (AU)
Title: Electrical heating arrangement
Inventor: ALVES BRIAN ROGER
IPC: F24C15/10
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: An electrical heating arrangement (2) includes a temperature sensor assembly which comprises a housing member (34) mounted on, and extending partially across, a heater (12). The housing (34) has a first end region (36) in spaced relationship with an electric heating element (20), and a second end region (38) which traverses and extends externally of a peripheral wall (18). A first temperature-sensitive electrical element (52) is provided at the first end region (36) of the housing (34) and first electrical leads (54) extend to the second end region (38) of the housing (34). A layer (58) of thermal insulation material is provided and a second temperature-sensitive electrical element (60) overlies the layer (58). The second element (60) is provided at the first end region (36) of the housing (34) and second electrical leads (62) extend to the second end region (38) of the housing (34). Securing means (104) is provided securing the housing (34) to the heater (12) with an upper surface of the temperature sensor assembly (30) located substantially in contact with the lower surface (10) of a cooking plate (4).
Patent AU-2006269841-A1 (AU)
Title: Multi-piece candle fuel element
Inventor: VARANASI PADMA PRABODH
IPC: F23D3/16
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A candle fuel element includes a wick-holder assembly including a wick spaced from a heat-conductive element, a first fuel charge surrounding the wick, and a second fuel charge slidably engaging and at least partly surrounding the first fuel charge.
Patent WO-2009049351-A1 (WO)
Title: Construct system and uses therefor
Inventor: FRAZER IAN HECTOR
IPC: C12N15/67
Filed: 2008-10-02
Abstract: The present invention discloses construct systems and methods for comparing different iso-accepting codons according to their preference for translating RNA transcripts into proteins in cell or tissues of interest or for producing a selected phenotype in an organism of interest or part thereof. The codon preference comparisons thus obtained are particularly useful for modifying the translational efficiency of protein-encoding polynucleotides in cells or tissues of interest or for modulating the quality of a selected phenotype conferred by a phenotype-associated polypeptide upon an organism of interest or part thereof.
Patent AU-2008202538-A1 (AU)
Title: Gene expression technique
Inventor: SHUTTLEWORTH GILLIAN
IPC: C12N15/67
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing heterologous protein comprising: (a) providing a host cell comprising a 2µm-family plasmid, the plasmid comprising a gene encoding a protein comprising the sequence of a chaperone protein and a gene encoding a heterologous protein; (b) culturing the host cell in a culture medium under conditions that allow the expression of the gene encoding the chaperone protein and the gene encoding a heterologous protein; (c) purifying the thus expressed heterologous protein from the cultured host cell or the culture medium.
Patent WO-2009094698-A1 (WO)
Title: Couvre-joint modulaire
Inventor: JELACIC RICHARD
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2009-01-29
Abstract: L’invention concerne un couvre-joint (20). Le couvre-joint (20) comprend une première bande allongée (22) ayant une première extrémité (24) et une deuxième extrémité (26) opposées. Une deuxième bande allongée (28) fait saillie selon un angle d’un côté allongé (30) de la première bande (22) sur toute la longueur du côté allongé (30). Un élément languette (32) s’étend depuis la première extrémité (24) de la première bande (22) à une hauteur surélevée au-dessus de la surface supérieure de la première bande (22). Un profilé en U (34) est disposé à proximité de la deuxième extrémité (26) de la première bande (22) au-dessus de la surface supérieure. Le profilé en U (34) est adapté pour recevoir l’élément languette (32) d’un autre couvre-joint pour relier les couvre‑joints en une relation d’aboutage sans chevauchement des premières bandes des couvre-joints.
Patent WO-2009137890-A1 (WO)
Title: Compositions administrables
Inventor: HAWKETT BRIAN STANLEY
IPC: A61K9/10
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une composition appropriée à une administration à un patient. Cette composition comprend une matière particulaire acceptable pharmacologiquement dispersée dans un excipient liquide accetpable pharmacologiquement. Selon l'invention, la matière particulaire est maintenue dans un état de dispersion par un agent stabilisant stérique, l'agent stabilisant stérique est une matière polymère contenant un segment polymère stabilisant stérique et un segment polymère d'ancrage, un segment ou les deux segments proviennent d'un monomère ou de plusieurs monomères insaturés sur le plan éthylénique qui ont été polymérisés par une technique de polymérisation vivante. Le segment polymère stabilisant stérique est différent du segment polymère d'ancrage, et le segment polymère d'ancrage présente un affinité vis-à-vis de la surface de la matière particulaire et fixe l'agent stabilisant à la matière particulaire