baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2004221688-A1 (AU)
Title: Lateral surface sensor and imaging lens system therefor
Inventor: SCHUMACHER MARTIN
IPC: G01N21/89
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging optical system for imaging the peripherally extending lateral surfaces (9) of an object (10) on to an imaging plane, comprising a reflecting element (6) and a first angle-reducing element (3, 17) which is arranged downstream of the reflecting element in the beam direction and which reduces the angle between a light beam emanating from the object (10) and the optical axis (12). In order to provide an imaging optical system for imaging the peripherally extending lateral surfaces of objects, which is both simple and inexpensive to produce and also has a large acceptance angle for the incident radiation and which is tolerant in relation to inaccurate positioning of the object, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that arranged upstream of the reflecting element (6) in the beam direction is a second angle-reducing element (13) which reduces the angle between a light beam (1, 1) emanating from the object (10) and the optical axis (12).
Patent AU-2004233846-A1 (AU)
Title: Compositions for affecting weight loss
Inventor: COWLEY MICHAEL ALEXANDER
IPC: A61K31/138
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for affecting weight loss comprising a first compound and a second compound, where the first compound is an opioid antagonist and the second compound causes increased agonism of a melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3-R) or a melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4-R) compared to normal physiological conditions. Also disclosed are methods of affecting weight loss, increasing energy expenditure, increasing satiety in an individual, or suppressing the appetite of an individual, comprising identifying an individual in need thereof and treating that individual to antagonize opioid receptor activity and to enhance ±-MSH activity.
Patent AU-2004263258-A1 (AU)
Title: Anaqueous solution of a sodium salt of HEDTA
Inventor: HEUS MARTIN
IPC: B01D61/44
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: The invention pertains to an aqueous solution of a sodium salt xNa<+> yH<+> of the chelating compound of formula (I): wherein x = 2.1 - 2.7, y = 0.9 - 0.3, and x + y = 3. The invention further pertains to a container comprising at least 0.5 kg of said aqueous solution and to a method of preparing an aqueous solution comprising at least 45wt% of the sodium salt xNa<+> yH<+> of the chelating compound of formula (I) from Na3-­HEDTA, comprising the steps of electrodialysing an aqueous solution containing less than 42 wt% of Na3-HEDTA using a bipolar membrane, thereby converting the trisodium salt solution to the solution of the sodium salt of formula (I) with x = 2.1 - 2.7, y = 0.9 - 0.3, and x + y = 3.
Patent AU-2004265466-A1 (AU)
Title: Method and device for drying a non-metallic coating on a steel band
Inventor: DUHAMEL PHILIPPE
IPC: B05D3/02
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: The drying procedure, in which a coated steel strip (1) is passed vertically through a drying oven (3) with hot air injected at the top and bottom to prevent vapours condensing on the relatively cool walls of the oven, includes the formation of a dynamic brake by injecting hot air (13a, 13b) between the top and bottom of the oven at a distance between its outlet and inlet and creating a pressure above atmospheric inside the oven to limit the entry of parasite cold air by a stack effect. The injected air is drawn out of the oven at one or more points (4), with the dynamic brake created below and close to one of the points, and the air drawn from the oven is recycled.
Patent AU-2004265662-A1 (AU)
Title: UPs as modifiers of the beta catenin pathway and methods of use
Inventor: LICKTEIG KIM
IPC: C12Q1/48
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: Human SULF genes are identified as modulators of the beta catenin pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective beta catenin function. Methods for identifying modulators of beta catenin, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of SULF are provided.
Patent WO-2006037165-A1 (WO)
Title: Appareil de jeu, systemes et procedes
Inventor: CASTELLARI MARIO R
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: Appareil de jeu, par exemple une machine de jeu électronique (EGM) (1) comprenant un module de commande (2) pour mettre en oeuvre des jeux tels que des jeux de jetons. Le module de commande (2) génère une pluralité de mécanismes de générateurs de symboles gagnants, tels qu'un ensemble de rouleaux de jetons virtuels affichés sur une ligne de jetons (9), et permet de parier sur des sous-ensembles (11) des rouleaux de jetons, ainsi que sur la ligne de jetons complète (9). Il permet donc à la fois de sélectionner, de parier sur et de jouer à un certain nombre de jeux.
Patent AU-2005229742-A1 (AU)
Title: Support for sanding apparatus
Inventor: COE ANDREW
IPC: B24B23/06
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A support stand (2) for a sanding apparatus having a housing, a motor, and a sanding belt of abrasive material adapted to be driven around a plurality of rollers by means of the motor is disclosed. The support stand (2) comprises a body portion (6) having recesses (10, 14, 18, 22) for engaging corresponding parts of the sanding apparatus to expose the sanding belt of the sanding apparatus, and a control knob (26) mounted to the body portion (6) to be accessible by a user's hand when the sanding apparatus is supported on the support stand (2). The support stand also has a wheel (36) having a friction belt (38) for engaging a belt speed adjustment knob of the sanding apparatus to enable adjustment of the speed of the sanding belt of the sanding apparatus in response to rotation of the control knob (26) in order to control the rate of removal of material by the sander.
Patent AU-2005246195-A1 (AU)
Title: Biological soil detector and method of using same
Inventor: GONZALEZ BERNARD A
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A biological soil detector is provided, having: a solid support member; a specific indicator immobilized on the solid support member; and a retaining member which holds the solid support, the retaining member and solid support are configured so that the solid support will readily contact a surface being tested for the presence of biological soil. A method for the use of the detector is also provided, the method including the following steps: contacting the biological soil detector with a surface; withdrawing the biological soil detector from the surface; and inspecting the solid support member of the detector to determine whether the specific indicator immobilized has interacted with biological soil. In still another aspect, the invention provides biological soil detector and a method for using the detector in which the detector includes: a solid support member that has been treated with at least one amine or quaternary functional coating; and a specific indicator immobilized on the coating.
Patent AU-2005268888-A1 (AU)
Title: Monolithic shaped bodies for purifying and separating biopolymers
Inventor: KIRCHMANN MARKUS
IPC: B01J20/28
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: Monolithic shaped bodies (I) (obtained by: introducing silicon dioxide in a reaction container; adding a solution A (containing at least one or more alkali silicate and potassium borate); adding a solution B (containing at least one or more porogen and water); adding at least an organic amide; and drying the reaction mixture) is new.
Patent AU-2005274628-A1 (AU)
Title: Protein production method utilizing YebF
Inventor: WEINER JOEL
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A method of producing a protein or polypeptide, in which an expression vector that encodes a fusion protein comprising the protein or polypeptide peptide located carboxy-terminally to YebF, or a biologically active variant or portion thereof, is expressed in a suitable bacterial cell, to make the fusion protein. The method may further comprise the step of purifying the secreted fusion protein from the growth medium. The fusion protein may further comprise a peptide tag, or a protein cleavage site to separate the protein or polypeptide from the YebF portion, or the tag. Expression of a fusion protein into the culture medium provides a starting material for purification, in which the secreted fusion protein is relatively pure.
Patent AU-2005318737-A1 (AU)
Title: Mixing and/or turbulent mixing device and method
Inventor: STRAHMANN LUDER
IPC: E03C1/08
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: The invention comprises embodiments of devices and methods involving mixers and/or swirlers that better combine or optimize important factors such as mixing and turbulent mixing intensity and/or natural liquid, vapor and gas-specific mixing and turbulent mixing and/or cost-efficient application possibilities and/or precise controllability of numerous substances and amounts. Throughflow plates provided with special hole arrangements and matching mixing and/or turbulent mixing aids, such as funnels, enable better control, regulation and optimization of flow speeds, mixing and/or turbulent mixing intensities and combinations and complex mixing and/or turbulent mixing processes. The invention is suitable for efficient mixing and/or turbulent mixing of liquids and/or mixtures of liquids and solids and/or vapors and/or gases. Many applications are conceivable, e.g. in water treatment, the food and beverages industry, medicine, pharmaceuticals, biology, physics and chemistry.
Patent WO-2007009185-A1 (WO)
Title: Miel thérapeutique et son procédé de fabrication
Inventor: TAYLOR PETER
IPC: A61K35/644
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: L’invention concerne un miel ayant les propriétés suivantes : (i) il possède une activité antimicrobienne sans peroxyde ; et (ii) il est dérivé de Leptospermum subtenue.
Patent AU-2006316364-A1 (AU)
Title: Adjusting the mode of electromagnetic stirring over the height of a continuous casting mould
Inventor: KUNSTREICH SIEBO
IPC: B22D11/18
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: The adjustment of the mode of electromagnetic stirring in a continuous casting mould comprises: (A) using pairs of induction coils (10a to 11b) sliding vertically over the height of the mould from a low stirring position assisting the incoming liquid metal jets to a high stirring position making the cast liquid metal rotate about the casting axis at the meniscus (9) level; (B) on passing from one position to the other, the connection of the coils to the phases of the power supply (7) is modified so as to reverse the direction of travel of the magnetic field of only one of the two coils of any one pair, and also that, of the two coils of the other pair, which is symmetrical with respect to the casting axis. An independent claim is also included for the electromagnetic stirring equipment for the continuous casting mould.
Patent AU-2006338436-A1 (AU)
Title: A process and a device for surgical treatment of rectal and haemorrhoidal prolapse
Inventor: BASTIA FILIPPO
IPC: A61B1/31
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a device which comprises a hollow divaricator (17) having a prevalent development direction along a longitudinal axis (Z) and being insertable in a patient's anal orifice. The device further exhibits a window (29) defining an operational area and creating a communication between a cavity (17b) internal of the divaricator (17) and a portion of haemorrhoidal prolapse. The device further comprises means for opening and closing (31) the window (29).
Patent WO-2008064411-A1 (WO)
Title: Additif nutritionnel
Inventor: WITTENBAKER NEVILLE TREVOR
IPC: A61P19/08
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un additif nutritionnel dérivé de tissu squelettique présent chez les poissons osseux et cartilagineux, lequel additif nutritionnel s'avère utile pour traiter les carences en minéraux, en particulier la carence en calcium, et également pour traiter l'arthrite, les calculs rénaux et la goutte chez les animaux, y compris chez les humains. Cette invention concerne également une composition d'additif nutritionnel et une composition pharmaceutique contenant l'additif nutritionnel. Cet additif nutritionnel contient de 300000 à 400000 mg/kg de calcium, de 100 à 150 mg/kg de phosphore, de 10 à 20 mg/kg de magnésium et de 1500 à 2000 mg/kg de sodium.
Patent AU-2007254629-A1 (AU)
Title: RNA detection enzymes
Inventor: TAKOVA TSETSKA Y
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5' nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.
Patent WO-2009067742-A1 (WO)
Title: Système de surveillance de l'utilisation d'un véhicule
Inventor: KONIDITSIOTIS CHRIS
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: La présente invention a pour objet un système de surveillance de véhicules, en particulier de véhicules lourds, et de leur conformité aux conditions d'accès à un réseau spécifique (par exemple une route), qui utilise les solutions télématiques d'un véhicule. Le système comprend une unité embarquée (IVU) associée à un véhicule sous surveillance. L'IVU comprend un récepteur pour la réception de signaux de positionnement, un processeur pour le traitement d'un journal à annotations temporelles des données du véhicule, un élément de stockage pour stocker le journal à annotations temporelles et un premier élément de communication sans fil pour communiquer les données d'annotations temporelles à un appareil de traitement du fournisseur de services (SP). Un ou plusieurs fournisseurs de services actionnent l'appareil de traitement du fournisseur de services (SP). L'appareil de traitement du SP comprend un élément de communication sans fil du SP pour la réception de données d'annotations temoporelles à partir d'une ou de plusieurs IVU et un processeur du SP pour le traitement des données reçues. Le processeur du SP est destiné à comparer les données reçues du journal à annotations temporelles d'un véhicule avec une ou plusieurs conditions d'utilisation de véhicules applicables à ce véhicule, et à engendrer un rapport de non-conformité dans lequel la comparaison indique qu'une activité non conforme s'est produite. Un élément de stockage du SP stocke les rapports de non-conformité et les données pertinentes dotées d'annotations temporelles.
Patent AU-2008202721-A1 (AU)
Title: Method and system for optically detecting blood and controlling a generator during electrosurgery
Inventor: PODHAJSKY RONALD J
IPC: G01N21/21
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A method and electrosurgical system for optically detecting blood and controlling an electrosurgical generator are provided. An optical blood detection system is used for optically detecting blood and may be included as an integral part of the overall electrosurgical system's circuitry, or may be designed as a separate unit that connects to, and controls, an electrosurgical generator. The optical blood detection system may be embodied through a variety of analog, digital and/or optical circuit components or arrangements, including software running on computational and memory circuitry. The optical blood detection system controls the output mode and energy of the electrosurgical generator in accordance with the amount of blood detected.
Patent AU-2008221505-A1 (AU)
Title: Prodrugs of gaba analogs, compositions and uses thereof
Inventor: XIANG JIA-NING
IPC: A61K9/26
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: The present invention provides prodrugs of GABA analogs, pharmaceutical compositions of prodrugs of GABA analogs and methods for making prodrugs of GABA analogs. The present invention also provides methods for using prodrugs of GABA analogs and methods for using pharmaceutical compositions of prodrugs of GABA analogs for treating or preventing common diseases and/or disorders
Patent AU-2008261491-A1 (AU)
Title: Azaindole-indole coupled derivatives, preparation methods and uses thereof
Inventor: CHENG JINGCAI
IPC: A61K31/437
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: A novel class of azaindole-indole coupled derivatives, their preparation methods, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and the uses thereof. The common structural feature of these derivatives is that they are coupled by azaindole and indole bi-molecule at different positions, forming extended pi-conjugated systems. Such derivatives inhibited cell growth and proliferation by various mechanisms. The present compounds have improved solubility, increased bioavailability, and thus have enhanced drug actions, and reduced medical dosages and undesired responses.
Patent AU-2008349842-A1 (AU)
Title: Cu-based cermet for high-temperature fuel cell
Inventor: TUCKER MICHAEL C
IPC: C22C32/00
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: Copper-based cermets and methods of preparing them are provided. The Cu-based cermets have interpenetrating networks of copper alloy and stabilized zirconia that are in intimate contact and display high electronic connectivity through the copper alloy phase. In certain embodiments, methods of preparing the cermets involving sintering a mixture of ceramic and copper-based powders in a reducing atmosphere at a temperature above the melting point of the copper or copper alloy are provided. Also provided are electrochemical structures having the Cu-based cermet, e.g., as an anode structure or a barrier layer between an anode and a metal support. Applications of the cermet compositions and structures include use in high-operating-temperature electrochemical devices, including solid oxide fuel cells, hydrogen generators, electrochemical flow reactors, etc.
Patent WO-2009132381-A1 (WO)
Title: Système de production d'hydrogène en continu
Inventor: STEPHENSON NEVILLE CHARLES
IPC: C01B3/10
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: Système de production d’hydrogène en continu par décomposition électrochimique catalytique d’eau et régénération des catalyseurs utilisés dans la production. Le système comprenant au moins une cuve de réaction contenant un matériau catalyseur, la ou les cuves de réaction étant dotées d’au moins une entrée et d’au moins une sortie, la ou les cuves de réaction pouvant fonctionner dans un mode de production où de la vapeur est introduite dans la cuve de réaction et un mélange de produits s’en dégage, et dans un mode de régénération où du gaz comprenant au moins un constituant à effet de serre est introduit dans la cuve de réaction et un effluent gazeux de régénération s’en dégage. Une fois que le système a atteint ses conditions de fonctionnement en mode de production, la vapeur introduite est chauffée avant d’entrer dans la ou les cuves de réaction par transfert de chaleur avec le mélange de produits et / ou l’effluent gazeux de régénération.
Patent WO-2009149514-A1 (WO)
Title: Lubricant retainer for pump shaft bearing assembly
Inventor: BURGESS KEVIN EDWARD
IPC: F04D29/08
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A lubricant retainer for use in a pump bearing assembly, the bearing assembly which in a first operating configuration is lubricated by a relatively highly viscous lubricant, and which in a second operating configuration is lubricated by a less-viscous lubricant, the bearing assembly comprising a bearing housing having a bore extending therethrough for receiving a pump drive shaft, spaced-apart bearing mounting zones within said bore with a chamber therebetween, each bearing mounting zone arranged for the in use receipt of a bearing therein. Each zone has associated therewith one lubricant retainer, the lubricant retainer being adapted to be mounted within the bore adjacent the bearing mounting zone with which it is associated so as to form a barrier between the bearing mounting zone and the chamber when the pump bearing assembly is in the first operating configuration, the retainer being removed when the pump bearing assembly is in the second operating configuration.
Patent AU-2009201908-A1 (AU)
Title: A tube of fabric reinforced PVC
Inventor: NORDSTROM LARS-INGVAR
IPC: D06M11/00
Filed: 2009-05-14
Abstract: A tube (1) of fabric reinforced PVC for suspension from a ceiling of a tunnel or the like comprises a tube shaped fabric with an internal and an external coating of PVC. The internal coating is of electrically conducting PVC and the external coating is of electrically isolating PVC. The tube (1) is provided with an external, longitudinal strip (2) of electrically conducting PVC in contact with the internal coating. The strip (2) is earthed by a suspension arrangement (3-5) for the tube (1) to the ceiling.
Patent AU-2009203750-A1 (AU)
Title: Textile semifinished product with at least one surface provided with an adhesive
Inventor: ROTH EKKEHARD
IPC: C09J4/00
Filed: 2009-01-08
Abstract: A textile semifinished product with at least one surface provided with an adhesive, wherein the adhesive is immobilized on the surface of the semifinished product in order to maintain the tack in a lasting manner. To this end, at least one constituent of the adhesive is partly crosslinked and the partly crosslinked constituent is the product of partial crosslinking of at least one monomer containing double bonds, the monomer containing double bonds being a partial ester prepared by the reaction of an epoxy resin with an unsaturated carboxylic acid.
Patent AU-2009345171-A1 (AU)
Title: Cord and cable fastening system and method
Inventor: KIRK ANDRADE
IPC: F16G11/14
Filed: 2009-04-30
Abstract: A system and method for providing cord and cable fastening (CCF) so Industrial, Commercial and Home users (ICAHUs) can assure that cords and cables, including but not limited to electrical cords, cannot be accidentally disconnected or unplugged. The system and method allows ICAHUs to work safely and efficiently and to avoid cords and cables that may accidentally disconnect or unplug themselves in the course of everyday use. ICAHUs can easily apply collar mechanisms to the end of cords or cables aft of said cord's respective plug ends or cables ends, and then subsequently attach said collar mechanisms together using a senes of collar ties that are adjustable in length and tension, and tie connectors which facilitate said adjustment of said collar ties. The method comprises a system in which cords and cables, including but not limited to standard electrical cords may be fastened together then held tightly together without becoming accidentally unplugged.
Patent AU-2009350018-A1 (AU)
Title: Protective seal applied to a beverage cans and a process of applying a protective seal to beverage cans after canning the beverage
Inventor: PONTES JACQUES
IPC: B65D51/20
Filed: 2009-10-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective seal (1), especially applied onto a beverage can, which is capable of providing efficient sealing against possible contaminations that may come into contact with the upper outer portion of the can, by means of its geometric configuration, providing high resistance to penetration of substances and/or contaminants onto said surface by virtue of the cooperation of compression forces existing on the surfaces of the present seal, which define three sealing portions (V1, V2, V3).
Patent WO-2010091478-A1 (WO)
Title: Photocatalyseur et son procédé de production
Inventor: HAN FANG
IPC: B01J23/40
Filed: 2010-02-16
Abstract: La présente invention porte d'une manière générale sur des procédés de production de photocatalyseurs à base de dioxyde de titane modifié par un procédé sol-gel. La présente invention porte également sur des photocatalyseurs produits selon les procédés de l'invention et sur des utilisations des photocatalyseurs pour la dégradation de contaminants présents dans des échantillons.