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Patent AU-1321292-A (AU)
Title: A method and an apparatus for charging a rechargeable battery
Inventor: REIPUR JOHN
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1992-02-14
Abstract: A rechargeable battery is charged by connecting the terminals of the battery to an electrical power source. In order to avoid overcharging and undue temperature increase in the battery cell, the course of a least one charging parameter, such as the increase rate of the voltage, is surveyed during at least part of the process of charging the battery. This charging parameter surveyed is compared with a number of reference parameter courses representing idealistic or desireable processes of charging the battery for different starting states of charge of the battery. Such comparisons may for example be made by means of a microprocessor, which may also select the reference course with a starting state of charge similar to the actual starting state of charge of the battery. Thereafter the process of charging the battery may be controlled so as to approximate the course of said charging parameter to the selected reference course. The charging voltage may be limited to a maximum value (Vmax). When such value has been reached the charging process may be terminated after a certain predetermined time period being one of the reference values. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-1323700-A (AU)
Title: Articulating spinal disc prosthesis
Inventor: SHELOKOV ALEXIS P
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1999-10-26
Abstract: The artificial spinal disc of the invention is intended to articulate in a manner resembling a human knee articulation. The artificial spinal disc includes two plates each having a planar outer surface and an articulating inner surface. The planar outer surfaces contact adjacent inferior and superior surfaces of two adjacent vertebrae having the spinal disc implanted therebetween. The planar surfaces of the plates are affixed to the adjacent vertebrae. The articulating surfaces of the artificial spinal disc will be generally bimodal-shaped such that a first articulating surface will have two convex shaped articulating portions and the second articulating surface will have two concave shaped articulating portions. The concave and convex shaped portions of the respective plates will be generally complementary. The articulation of the artificial spinal disc will generally resemble that of a human knee.
Patent AU-1448597-A (AU)
Title: Set of blanks, box, process and machine for making a box from such a set of blanks
Inventor: MATHIEU GERARD
IPC: B31B7/00
Filed: 1997-01-21
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR97/00113 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 21, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 21, 1998 PCT Filed Jan. 21, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/27114 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 31, 1997A set of blanks, a box, a method and a machine for making a packaging box that includes at least two blanks made of a fiberboard or corrugated fiberboard sheet material, i.e. a first blank comprising a series of at least four flaps for forming the side walls of the box, and a second blank comprising at least two panels joined together along a third fold line. The second blank straddles at least one fold line of the first blank, the first panel is attached to and/or centred on the first blank, and at least one of the second panels is attached to the first blank via means that enable movement of the second panels relative to the first blank when the box is formed by simultaneously wrapping said blanks around a volume having a predetermined size.
Patent AU-1568192-A (AU)
Title: Totally self-contained, digitally controlled, disposable syringe inflation system, and method for monitoring, displaying and recording balloon catheter inflation data
IPC: G01D9/00
Filed: 1992-03-04
Abstract: An electronically controlled syringe system for connection to a balloon catheter or other balloon-type member and for automatically monitoring, displaying and recording inflation data when the syringe system is used to inflate the balloon of the catheter or other balloon-type member. A syringe having a barrel and a syringe plunger is selectively operable to increase fluid pressure applied to the balloon catheter or other balloon member by sliding the plunger further into the barrel. Positive pressure applied to the balloon catheter or member is released by withdrawing the syringe plunger toward the rear of the barrel. A piezoresistive semiconductor transducer housed on the barrel of the syringe senses fluid pressure applied by the syringe. The electric signal output by the transducer is input to a controller where the signal is digitally processed so as to derive and record therefrom electronic data representing the magnitude of applied fluid pressure, and so as also to derive the length of time that fluid pressure is applied. The electronic data representing this information is automatically displayed and recorded. In one embodiment, the controller is also mounted onto the syringe barrel to provide a digitally controlled inflation syringe system that is completely self-contained, and disposable.
Patent AU-1581595-A (AU)
Title: Shoe with retractable rollers
Inventor: FICHEPAIN FREDERIC
IPC: A63C17/20
Filed: 1995-01-26
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR95/00093 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 22, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 22, 1996 PCT Filed Jan. 26, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/20424 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 3, 1995Roller mounted shoe including at least one front roller (3a, 3b) and at least one rear roller (4a, 4b). The front (3a, 3b) and rear (4a, 4b) rollers are movable between a first ground-engaging position and a second raised position. The front (3a, 3b) and rear (4a, 4b) rollers are connected to one another by means of a flexible link (11) extending through the sole (2), so as to simultaneously displace the front (3a, 3b) and rear (4a, 4b) rollers using pull members connected to the flexible link (11).
Patent AU-1612197-A (AU)
Title: Locking device for use with shafts or tubes
Inventor: SWINLEY GEORGE
IPC: F16C35/063
Filed: 1997-02-06
Abstract: A locking device for clamping a bearing (11) on to a shaft (10) comprises a collar (19) and a ring (13) fitted on the shaft. The collar (19) has an end wall (25) and an axial region (18) extending over an outer inclined contact surface (20) of the ring (13). The ring (13) and the collar end wall (25) have inner surfaces (9, 22) confronting the outer surface of the shaft (10), the surfaces (9, 22) being separated by sliding radial surfaces (50) of the collar (19) and the ring (13). Screw-threaded elements (21) in threaded bores (6) in the collar (19) can be tightened against the outer surface (20) of the ring (13) to cause contact zones (24, 26) of the inner surfaces (9, 22) to exert clamping force on the shaft (10) at diametrically opposed positions. The screw-threaded elements (21) and the bores (6) are in non-radial positions relative to the axis of rotation (P). The locking device may alternatively clamp to the inside of a tube (Figs 3, 4).
Patent AU-1725788-A (AU)
Title: Cholera vaccines
Inventor: MEKALANOS JOHN J
IPC: C12P21/00
Filed: 1988-04-29
Abstract: The gene encoding the TcpA pilus has been cloned. It encodes a protein useful in live, killed-cell, and synthetic vaccines. Protein production is enhanced by specific medium conditions.
Patent AU-1736199-A (AU)
Title: Knife drum for machines for the cross cutting of material webs
Inventor: VOSSING DIRK
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: The cutter blades (6) rest against peripheral cavities (16) in the drum(3) and are clamping against a support surface. The one broad side of the blade forms a slip-in guide with the support surface (19). The contrary broad side of the blade is positively and frictionally connected to a wedge surface (23) parallel with the support surface. The wedge surface belongs to a connecting strip (17) locked by tensioning bolts (18) and movable by pressure bolts (26).
Patent AU-1826700-A (AU)
Title: Radiopaque implantable collagenous biomaterial device
Inventor: BLEYER MARK W
IPC: A61K35/38
Filed: 1999-11-22
Abstract: The invention involves a submucosa tissue that has the capability of being shape formed or shape configured. The submucosa involves a purified form of submucosa tissue. Optionally, the submucosa can be packaged in such a manner to permit a sterility or maintain sterility of the submucosa.
Patent AU-1903300-A (AU)
Title: Upgrading of tmp to an sc/lwc quality
Inventor: DANIELSSON OVE
IPC: D21D1/20
Filed: 1999-11-19
Abstract: Processes are disclosed for processing low consistency newsprint pulp including refining the pulp in a first refiner to a consistency of greater than 2%, screening the processed pulp with a slotted screen basket with a slot width of from 0.05 to 0.15 mm, with the withdrawal of the primary reject portion being greater than 50%, withdrawing the accept portion for further processing, dewatering the reject portion to provide a high consistency pulp, refining the high consistency pulp in a second refiner, screening the processed high width consistency pulp with a slotted screen basket having a slot of less than 0.15 mm, and combining the two accept portions for the further processing steps.
Patent AU-1942792-A (AU)
Title: Stabilized PVP-1 solutions
Inventor: BHAGWAT DILEEP
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1992-07-02
Abstract: Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) solutions stable according to U.S.P. standards and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. The PVP-I solution includes a microbicidal effective amount of available iodine and an alkalinizing agent in an effective amount to maintain the stability of the solution according to U.S.P. standards when said solution is stored in a glass container, the solution being non-buffered. In preferred embodiments, the iodophor solution is a microbicidal PVP-I solution for ophthalmic use.
Patent AU-2081388-A (AU)
Title: Electrolytic furnace
Inventor: LATHION JEAN
IPC: C25C3/08
Filed: 1988-07-28
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/CH88/00131 Sec. 371 Date May 19, 1989 Sec. 102(e) Date May 19, 1989 PCT Filed Jul. 28, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO89/01061 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 9, 1989.An electrolytic furnace comprises refractory concrete elements (1) which are loosely mounted on rails (6) arranged in a tank (6) and which support carbon elements (2) and metal bars (3). The refractory concrete elements (1) on the one hand and the carbon elements (2) and the metal bars on the other are assembled by the action of compression springs (7 and 8) which press against floating plates (12) held laterally by adjustable screws (10) mounted at the threaded ends of rods (9).
Patent AU-2113800-A (AU)
Title: Physiological food salt product
Inventor: MAKI JUHANI ILPO TAPIO
IPC: A23L27/40
Filed: 2000-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a physiological food salt product which consists primarily of minerals and contains hydrate forms of an alkaline earth metal ammonium chloride to control the taste, hygroscopic properties and physiological nutritional properties of the product. The invention also relates to the use of the product.
Patent AU-2217297-A (AU)
Title: Uses of gdnf and gdnf receptor
Inventor: KLEIN ROBERT D
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 1997-03-13
Abstract: GDNFRα, GDNFRα extracellular domain (ECD), GDNFRα variants, chimeric GDNFRα (e.g., GDNFRα immunoadhesin), and antibodies which bind thereto (including agonist and neutralizing antibodies) are disclosed. Various uses for these molecules are described, including methods to modulate cell activity and survival by response to GDNFRα-ligands, for example GDNF, by providing GDNFRα to the cell. Also provided are methods for using GDNFRα, GDNF, or agonists thereof, separately or in complex, to treat kidney diseases.
Patent AU-2259301-A (AU)
Title: Use of retinoid receptor antagonists in the treatment of cartilage and bone pathologies
Inventor: PACIFICI MAURIZIO
IPC: A61P19/02
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: Use of a retinoid receptor antagonist for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a cartilage or bone pathology, wherein the antagonist is:   
where n is an integer from 1 to 10; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent AU-2315500-A (AU)
Title: Catheter with an expandable end portion
Inventor: MULHOLLAND PATRICK
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2000-01-28
Abstract: A catheter (2) is used in medical applications, for example for the retrieval of a sample from a patient or the insertion or retrieval of medical devices such as filters, stents (3) to and from the patient. The catheter (2) includes an expandable tip (6) at a leading portion of a catheter tube portion (5). This expandable tip (6) can retrieve or deliver samples, medical devices, etc. (3), which are slightly larger than the dimensions of a main catheter tube (5) inserted into the patient. The expandable tip (6) can also include extension members (10) which provide axial support to the expandable tip (6) but which still allow expansion in the radial direction.
Patent AU-2448688-A (AU)
Title: Method for controlling chronic respiratory disease, fowl cholera and necrotic enteritis in avian species
Inventor: CARTER GUY THOMAS
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 1988-10-28
Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating chronic respiratory disease, fowl cholera and necrotic enteritis in infected birds, by orally administering thereto a pharmaceutically effective amount of antibiotic LL-E19020 alpha , antibiotic LL-E19020 beta  or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. The physico-chemical characteristics of LL-E19020 alpha  are as follows: Approximate elemental analysis : C 62.73; H 7.60; N1.00; 0 28.67 (by difference);  Molecular weight: 1225 (FABMS);  Apparent molecular formula: C65H95NO21;  Specific rotation: [ alpha ]26_D = O (C 0.385, methanol);   LL-E19020 beta Approximate elemental analysis: C 63.33; H 7.72; N 1.16; 0 27.79 (by difference);  Molecular weight: 1225 (FABMS);  Apparent molecular formula:  C65H95NO21; Specific rotation: [ alpha ]26_D = -17+/-2(C 0.455, methanol);
Patent AU-2464192-A (AU)
Title: Escherichia coli o-polysaccharide-protein conjugate vaccine
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1992-08-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing an E. coli vaccine and to the vaccine produced thereby. The method involves purifying lipopolysaccharide from E. coli expressing complete O-polysaccharide sidechains;isolating the O-polysaccharide region of the lipopolysaccharide molecule by hydrolysis in dilute acetic acid and purifying it essentially free of lipid A; and covalently coupling lipid A-free O-polysaccharide via at least one hydroxyl or carboxyl group of the polysaccharide to a carrier protein. Polyvalent vaccines are prepared by combining two or more monovalent vaccines for different serotypes prepared according to the present invention. The present also relates to conjugates used in the vaccines. The conjugates of the present invention are the O-polysaccharide region of an E. coli lipoplysaccharide molecule covalently coupled to a carrier protein.
Patent AU-2503900-A (AU)
Title: Sulfated phosphatidylinositols, their preparation and use
Inventor: DADEY ERIC J
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 2000-01-12
Abstract: A sulfated phosphatidylinositol, pharmaceutical compositions containing a sulfated phosphatidylinositol, and the administration of a sulfated phosphatidylinositol or the pharmaceutical compositions to individuals are disclosed. A sulfated phosphatidylinositol can be used alone to elicit a pharmacologic response, or can be incorporated into a variety of pharmaceutical compositions, both liquid and solid, as a component of a drug delivery system for the administration of a therapeutic agent to an individual.
Patent AU-2531501-A (AU)
Title: Frequency tuneable projector
Inventor: SMITH GRANT
IPC: G10K11/04
Filed: 2001-01-08
Abstract: The invention provides a frequency tuneable projector (10, 100) comprising a cavity (106) at least partially surrounded by walls where at least one of the walls incorporates a transducing element (20a, 20d) and a tuning element (20b, 20c). The transducing element (20a, 20d) is operable to couple between electrical signals and corresponding mechanical vibrations of the walls. The tuning element (20b, 20c) is operable to provide an electrically modifiable stiffness for use in tuning a resonant frequency of the walls. The tuning element (20b, 20c) enables the projector to be tuned over a range of frequencies, thereby making it feasible for it to operate at resonance over the range of frequencies and thereby provide enhanced efficiency associated with operating at resonance. The walls are operable to vibrate in a bending mode or radial mode. The projector can be implemented as a vibrating cylindrical structure (400, 500) and can optionally incorporate end caps (430, 440), or be implemented as a circular structure (10, 100) incorporating one or more vibrating backing plates (16a, 16b) to which transducing and control elements (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are attached.
Patent AU-2554592-A (AU)
Title: Wheel type plastic blow molding machine
IPC: B29C49/56
Filed: 1992-09-02
Abstract: A plastic blow molding machine (40) having a wheel (44) rotatable on a base (42) about a horizontal axis (A) includes a plurality of mold stations (90) mounted on the wheel about the rotational axis and having a pair of mold supports (94) movable toward and away from each other in a parallel relationship to the rotational axis at closing and opening stations (114,116). Operating cams (120,124) of the closing and opening stations cooperate with operating cam followers (110) of the mold stations to provide closing and opening mold movement, and locking cam followers (122,126) of the closing and opening stations cooperate with locking cam followers (112) of the mold stations to lock and unlock a lock mechanism (102) that operates directly between the mold supports (94) of each mold station so that there is no loading of the frame (46) of the wheel during the machine operation. The operating cams (120,124) are preferably biased by associated operating gas springs (136,138), and the locking cams (122,126) are likewise preferably biased by locking gas springs (140,142). The wheel (44) includes a frame (46) having a pair of end frame portions (86) and a central frame portion (88). This central frame portion (88) has a pinion (166) mounted thereon and meshed with a pair of racks (170) respectively mounted on the pair of mold supports (94) to center the mold upon closing.
Patent AU-2703892-A (AU)
Title: Process for isomerizing 1,1,2-trifluoro-1,2-dichloroethane to 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane
IPC: C07C19/12
Filed: 1992-10-14
Abstract: 1,1,2-trifluoro-1,2-dichloroethane (A123a) is isomerized to 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane (A123) by contacting it with AlF<7> at temperatures ranging from 180 DEG  to 400 DEG C. Advantageously, it is operated with mixtures of A123a with A123 and/or other chlorofluorocarbons coming from the preparation of A123 by hydrofluorination of perchloroethylene.
Patent AU-2951595-A (AU)
Title: Electroporetic gene and drug therapy by induced electric fields
Inventor: HOFMANN GUNTER A
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for introducing molecules such as genes and pharmaceutical compounds into living blood cells of a patient for therapeutic purposes. A device is placed into contact with the body of the patient for generating an electric field at a preselected location within a selected blood vessel. Preselected molecules are infused into the selected blood vessel. Simultaneously an electric signal is applied to the applied device to repeatedly subject a quantity of blood flowing within the selected blood vessel past the preselected location to electric fields of a predetermined amplitude and duration. The parameters of the electric fields are precisely controlled in order to make the walls of preselected cells in the blood transiently permeable to permit the molecules to enter said preselected cells without killing said cells. The device can include either an induction coil that is placed into contact with the body over a blood vessel, or alternatively, an induction coil that surrounds the blood vessel. The electric signal is supplied by a power pack and the preselected molecules are infused with a supply pump.
Patent AU-2970992-A (AU)
Title: A hand-held surgical assembly
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1992-11-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand-held endoscopy assembly for use in performing a medical procedure comprising a hand-held endoscopy device (31) having a bore (122) extending therethrough. A surgical tool is removably mounted in the bore (122) and is retained in a fixed longitudinal position within the device (31) while permitting rotation of the tool in the device (31). A valve (136) in the bore (122) establishes a substantially fluid-tight seal between the bore (122) and the tool. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-3029701-A (AU)
Title: Method for temperature compensation of an image sensor sensitivity
Inventor: DUCOURANT THIERRY
IPC: H04N5/361
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: A method for temperature compensation of sensitivity of an image including photosensitive spots each with a photodiode connected to read circuits. The photosensitive spots are divided into detecting photosensitive spots, detecting an image when exposed to information carrying the image and sensitive to this information, and into blind spots protected from the information. When the photosensitive spots are taken to a reference temperature, an average leakage current in the photodiodes of the blind photosensitive spots is calculated and a first average is generated from signals from the blind photosensitive spots during a read operation. When the photosensitive spots are taken to an ambient temperature to be determined, another average is generated from signals from the blind photosensitive spots during another read operation. The ambient temperature is calculated from the average leakage current and from the distance between the two averages. A gain image or a quasi gain image matched to the ambient temperature is generated. An image recorded at the ambient temperature with the gain image or the quasi gain image is then corrected. Such a method may find application to radiological image detectors in particular.
Patent AU-3069399-A (AU)
Title: Material boring with self-propelled rotary cutters
Inventor: WEISS HARRY M
IPC: B23B35/00
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: A boring tool for use with compacted graphite iron materials includes at least one self-propelled rotating cutter insert. The insert is carried in a cartridge in which the insert is rotatable about is axis which is a secondary axis relative to a boring tool body in which the cartridge is mountable and which is rotatable about a primary axis. In the tool, the insert has its cutting point most distant from the tool axis that is the location at which axial and radial rake angles are defined to assure that the insert rotates during boring about its axis in the correct direction and at sufficient speed to assure cooling of the insert.
Patent AU-3082499-A (AU)
Title: Compositions for regulating skin appearance
Inventor: BISSETT DONALD LYNN
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 1999-03-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for preventing or treating skin disorders using vitamin B3 compounds and polycyclic compounds. The present invention also relates to methods for regulating skin condition.
Patent AU-3126201-A (AU)
Title: Immunological assay system and method
Inventor: ROBACK JOHN D
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: An immunological or immunohematological assay system is disclosed that includes a filter vessel capable of containing an assay sample, an incubator, a sample separation system, an image acquisition system, and a robotic pipettor. The immunological assay system may also include a washer. Also disclosed is an immunological assay method that includes the steps of placing a immunological assay sample in a filter vessel, which includes a filter, adding testing reagents to the filter vessel, incubating the sample and reagent mixture in the filter vessel, separating the sample and reagent mixture in the filter vessel into components above and below the filter, and analyzing the filter vessel to determine the presence of interactions between the sample and reagents.