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Patent AU-653582-B2 (AU)
Title: Encoder/decoder for multidimensional sound fields
Inventor: DAVIS MARK FRANKLIN
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 1992-01-08
Granted: 1994-10-06
Abstract: In an encoder, multiple channels of audio information representing multidimensional sound fields are split into subband signals and the subband signals in one or more subbands are combined to form composite signals. The composite signals, the subband signals not combined into a composite signal and information describing the spectral levels of subband signals combined into composite signals are assembled into an encoded output signal. The spectral level information conveys either the amplitude or power of the combined subband signals or the apparent direction of the sound field represented by the combined subband signals. In digital implementations, adaptive bit allocation may be used to reduce the informational requirements of the encoded signal.
Patent AU-618525-B2 (AU)
Title: Activated rnase l as a marker for virus infections
Inventor: CARTER WILLIAM A
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 1988-03-02
Granted: 1992-01-02
Abstract: A first line of cellular defense against many viruses, including those causing AIDS, is activation of an intracellular biochemical system termed the 2'-5' oligoadenylate/RNase L pathway. It is well known that this pathway malfunctions in individuals with progressive AIDs-related immune dysfunction, but the mechanism of malfunction remained obscure. An inhibitor substance, released in HIV infected cells or a virus directed inhibitor of biochemical intermediates in the 2'-5'A/RNase L pathway, Which by apparently physically attaching to the terminal product (RNase L) in the biochemical pathway, causes the entire system to malfunction which thus allows HIV to multiply uncontrollably has now been identified. The relative intracellular level of this newly-isolated inhibitor has prognostic significance with respect to the development of full-blown AIDS and eventual death.
Patent AU-704108-B2 (AU)
Title: Lighting control
Inventor: REGAN BERNARD JOHN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1997-01-02
Granted: 1999-04-15
Abstract: A lighting system includes a plurality of lighting units each having an element capable of illumination and an associated switch unit which can respond to a radio frequency signal to connect the element to or disconnect the element from a source of electrical energy. A one or more remote control switch units are operable to transmit control signals to control operation of the lighting units, each remote control switch unit being arranged to transmit radio frequency signals which include an identification portion for identifying those lighting units which are to respond to the transmitted signals.
Patent AU-743209-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and method for removing hair
Inventor: AZAR ZION
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 1998-12-14
Granted: 2002-01-24
Abstract: Apparatus for removing hairs (27) form a region of skin, the apparatus including: a housing (12) having an opening therein, the housing (12) forming a cavity enclosing a volume of air when the opening is placed in contact with the region of skin; a switchable heat source (14) disposed within the housing(12) that rapidly heats the volume of air to a temperature sufficient to destroy the hair (27) by conduction of heat along the length of the hair (27) to a follicle thereof, and a power source (16) that controllably energizes the heat source (14).
Patent AU-604921-B2 (AU)
Title: Anti-oxidant products
Inventor: SALOMON MARY F
IPC: C10M173/02
Filed: 1988-05-12
Granted: 1991-01-03
Abstract: The use of aromatic amine or hindered phenols, and beta-thiodialkanol reaction products are described as being useful anti-oxidants.
Patent AU-696517-B2 (AU)
Title: Cyclic heptapeptide anti-inflammatory agent
Inventor: FENICAL WILLIAM H
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 1995-02-16
Granted: 1998-09-10
Abstract: A cyclic heptapeptide anti-inflammatory agent named cyclomarin-A is disclosed. Cyclomarin-A is produced by a specific marine actinomycete. The cyclomarin-A producing bacterium is isolated from sediment located in marine estuaries in and around San Diego, Calif. Fermentation of the isolated bacterium in saltwater-based media produces cyclomarin-A as a secondary by-product. The cyclomarin-A is useful as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Patent AU-561448-B2 (AU)
Title: Manufacture of optical preform
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN BRUCE
IPC: C03C1/00
Filed: 1983-09-09
Granted: 1987-05-07
Abstract: A process for the production of a glass or ceramic article comprising a vapour phase oxidation wherein vaporized compounds are oxidized to form particulate oxide soot which is captured and consolidated to a unitary article by sintering, characterised in that at least one of the compounas is a  beta -diketonate complex of a metal selected from Groups IA, IB, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IVA, IVB and the rare earth series of the Periodic Table is disclosed. 
<??>A process for the production of a glass optical waveguide comprising a vapour phase oxidation wherein compounds of selected metals are vaporized, the vapours are transported to an oxidation site, the vapours are oxidized at the site to form particulate metal oxide soot, the soot is captured and consolidated into clear glass and the glass is drawn into optical waveguide fibre, characterised in that at least one of the compounds is a  beta -diketonate complex of a metal selected from Groups IA, IB, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IVA, IVB and the rare earth series of the Periodic Table is also disclosed. 
<??>The present invention offers advantages over the prior art.
Patent AU-758003-B2 (AU)
Title: Improvement of fine granularity scalability using bit plane coding of transform coefficients
Inventor: LING FAN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1999-11-04
Granted: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A system for efficient bit plane coding of transform coefficient data, such as DCT data used in a video coding system. Decimal values for the transform coefficients, e.g., in a block of several coefficients, are converted to binary values, where each bit occupies a corresponding bit plane, from the most significant bit to the least significant bit. One bit from each coefficient is provided in a common bit plane. A one-bit flag or codeword (such as "0") is used for coding - one or more initial all-zero bit planes, while another one-bit flag (such as "1") is used for designating the first subsequent non-all-zero plane. For the first non-all-zero plane, a reduced coding table is used to provide codewords that follow the one-bit flag. The coding table is reduced in size since it does not require a special "all-zero" codeword. Additionally, the use of a one-bit flag for designating the initial all-zero bit planes reduces the required number of coding bits over prior art schemes that require multi-bit all-zero codewords. An encoder (200) includes a "0" codeword function (242), a "1" codeword function (244), a reduced table (246), and conventional tables (248). A corresponding decoder (400) includes a "0" codeword function (442), a "1" codeword function (444), a reduced table (446), and conventional tables (448).
Patent AU-749817-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods of inactivating bacteria including bacterial spores
Inventor: BAKER JAMES R JR
IPC: A61K31/22
Filed: 1998-12-28
Granted: 2002-07-04
Abstract: Methods for inactivating bacteria including bacterial spores using an oil-in-water emulsion are provided. The oil-in-water emulsion comprises an oil, a surfactant and an organic phosphate-based solvent. These methods can be used to inactivate a wide variety of bacteria such as Bacillus.
Patent AU-668872-B2 (AU)
Title: Mode suppression in fluid flow measurement
Inventor: BIGNELL NOEL
IPC: G01P5/24
Filed: 1992-06-25
Granted: 1996-05-23
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/AU92/00315 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 2, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 2, 1994 PCT Filed Jun. 25, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO/9300570 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 7, 1993.Disclosed is a method and apparatus with which errors caused by the propagation of high order accoustic modes in ultrsonic flow measurement are reduced. Accoustic wave packets are transmitted between two transducers (1,2) arranged in a duct (3). A ringaround transmission technique is used and implemented by a control device (4) in which every fourth wave packet is inverted with respect to the preceding packets in order to annul the propagation effects of high order modes in the duct (3). This permits increased accuracy in the detection of reception of the wave packets by the transducers (1,2) enabling increased accuracy in flow velocity measurment.
Patent AU-770329-B2 (AU)
Title: Device for preventing uncontrolled acceleration of an elevator car installed in an elevator installation
Inventor: WATZKE FRANZ
IPC: B66B5/04
Filed: 2000-02-09
Granted: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A device for preventing uncontrolled acceleration of an elevator car installed in an elevator installation. The device has a limiting cable guided over rollers in a direction of movement of the elevator car. A braking device which is joined to the elevator car is connected to the limiting cable by a release and brakes the elevator car in both a downward and upward direction when the limiting cable transmits a predetermined release force to the release. A speed limiter is connected to one of the rollers and stops the roller when the traveling speed of the elevator car exceeds a predetermined limiting speed either in a downward or upward direction. The release of the braking device is connected by a slide connection to the limiting cable for limiting the force transmitted to the release so that the limiting cable slides through on the side connection when a force is significantly larger than the release force required for releasing the braking device is transmitted from the limiting cable to the release of the braking device.
Patent AU-649561-B2 (AU)
Title: Macrocomposite articles
Inventor: NEWKIRK MARC STEVENS
IPC: C22C47/08
Filed: 1992-09-11
Granted: 1994-05-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a macrocomposite body by spontaneously infiltrating a permeable mass of filler material or a preform (4) with molten matrix metal (2) and bonding the spontaneously infiltrated material to at least one second material such as a ceramic or ceramic containing body and/or a metal or metal containing body. Particularly, an infiltration enhancer and/or infiltration enhancer precursor and/or infiltrating atmosphere are in communication with a filler material or a preform (4), at least at some point during the process, which permits molten matrix metal (2) to spontaneously infiltrate the filler material or preform (4). Moreover, prior to infiltration, the filler material or preform (4) is placed into contact with at least a portion of a second material such that after infiltration of the filler material or preform (4), the infiltrated material is bonded to the second material, thereby forming a macrocomposite body.
Patent AU-566650-B2 (AU)
Title: Kaliuretic compositions
Inventor: WEINSTOCK JOSEPH
IPC: A61K31/495
Filed: 1984-01-23
Granted: 1987-10-29
Abstract: 1,3,7,9-Tetramethylpyrimido[5,4-g]pteridine-2,4,6,8--(1H,3H,7H,9H)-tetraone is an active ingredient in pharmaceutical compositions useful for inducing kaliuresis. It, also, can be used in combination with a distal tubule acting diuretic to give an improved diuretic effect.
Patent AU-620822-B2 (AU)
Title: Magnesium-calcium alloys for debismuthizing lead
Inventor: ZULIANI DOUGLAS J
IPC: C22C23/00
Filed: 1988-10-28
Granted: 1992-02-27
Abstract: A novel alloy for use in lead refining is disclosed which comprises magnesium and calcium. The preferred ratio on a weight basis of magnesium to calcium is between 1.2 and 5.2. A method of adding this alloy to a lead bath is described which brings calcium into solution with the lead and provides a high recovery ratio.
Patent AU-754115-B2 (AU)
Title: Analytic plate and method
Inventor: ANGROS LEE H
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1999-02-09
Granted: 2002-11-07
Abstract: An analytic plate such as a microscope slide or a diagnostic plate and kit having the slide or plate, the slide or plate having a containment border for containing a liquid or liquid sample. The containment border is substantially transparent and is substantially flush with the surface of the slide or plate for containing the liquid or liquid sample disposed thereon and thereby preventing spreading or migration of the sample across the slide or plate.
Patent AU-661720-B2 (AU)
Title: Digital data recording medium, method and apparatus
Inventor: KOBAYASHI SEIJI
IPC: G11B7/013
Filed: 1992-09-30
Granted: 1995-08-03
Abstract: In an information recording medium (1) from which information recorded on each pit is reproduced by an optical detection system (3) that obtains a reproduced signal corresponding to each pit by scanning the information recording medium along pit rows by a light beam, data of high recording density can be accurately reproduced by a simple arrangement by shifting in a step-wise fashion edge positions of an information pit from a predetermined reference position in response to digital information to be recorded within a range corresponding to a predetermined shift period smaller than a transition period of a reproduced signal determineed in response to the given or inherent transfer characteristic of the optical detection system (3). The information reproducing apparatus comprises clock generating means (7), lower detection means and judging means. Therefore, a nonlinear intersymbol interference can be reduced without enphasizing a noise component. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-668112-B2 (AU)
Title: A method and apparatus for metering fluids
Inventor: LEIGHTON SAM RUSSELL
IPC: F02M69/08
Filed: 1992-10-20
Granted: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for metering liquid fuel for delivery to an engine including delivering during each cycle a predetermined quantity of liquid fuel into a control chamber (71) charged with compressed gas, and thereafter, adjusting the quantity of fuel in the control chamber (71) in accordance with the engine load and/or speed to the required quantity per cycle, and discharging the adjusted quantity of fuel from the control chamber to an injection chamber (70) charged with compressed air for delivery to the engine combustion chamber. Conveniently, as the quantity of fuel is maintained in said control chamber (71) under pressure, the adjustment of the quantity of fuel is effected by opening a bleed valve 73 for a time period determined by the quantity of fuel required to be retained for delivery to the engine.
Patent AU-566373-B2 (AU)
Title: Preparation of aromatic polymers
Inventor: JANSON V GORS H C
IPC: C08G61/12
Filed: 1984-03-29
Granted: 1987-10-15
Abstract: A process for producing an aromatic polyketone which comprises polymerizing an appropriate monomer or monomers by a Friedel-Crafts polymerization reaction using a Lewis acid catalyst . The reaction is conducted under specified conditions depending on the monomer system to control the reaction to obtain melt-processable, high molecular weight, substantially linear polymers, for example poly(carbonyl-p-phenylene-oxy-p-phenylene), poly(carbonyl-p-phenylene-oxy-p-phenylene-oxy-p-phenylene), and the like. Copolymers containing up to 30% by weight of an aromatic sulfonyl halide comonomer can also advantageously be produced by this process.
Patent AU-761808-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus enabling liquid transfer by capillary action therein
Inventor: COLIN BRUNO
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2000-03-09
Granted: 2003-06-12
Abstract: An apparatus ( 1 ) which includes at least one planar surface ( 2 ) having compartments ( 3 ) which are defined by a partition ( 4 ), the compartments creating a space which makes it possible to displace at least one liquid sample ( 5 and/or 15 ) and, when there are at least two liquid samples ( 5 and 15 ), makes it possible to displace them both in an independent way and bring them together so that they can react with one another. The compartments ( 3 ) include at least two different types of groove: a deep groove ( 6 ), capable of partitioning the sample(s) ( 5 and/or 15 ), and a shallow groove capable of receiving the sample (s) ( 5 and/or 15 ), the two types of groove ( 6 and 16 ) making it possible to direct sample movements ( 5 and/or 15 ) by altering the orientation of the apparatus ( 1 ). The invention is particularly applicable for the micromanipulation of fluids in biological applications.
Patent AU-692915-B2 (AU)
Title: Novel immunosuppressive compounds
Inventor: ARMISTEAD DAVID M
IPC: C07D333/24
Filed: 1995-10-06
Granted: 1998-06-18
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of immunosuppressive compounds having an affinity for the FK-506 binding protein (FKBP). Once bound to this protein, the immunosuppressive compounds inhibit the prolyl peptidyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase) activity of the FKBP and inhibit T cell activation. As such, the compounds of this invention can be used as immunosuppressive drugs to prevent or significantly reduce graft rejection in bone marrow and organ transplantations and for use in the treatment of a wide variety of autoimmune diseases in humans and other mammals.
Patent AU-656261-B2 (AU)
Title: New 3-aminochroman spiro compounds, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Inventor: GUILLAUMET GERALD
IPC: A61P25/24
Filed: 1993-03-31
Granted: 1995-01-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the derivatives of general formula (I): <IMAGE>  in which R1, R2, R3, A and m are as defined in the description. Medicaments.
Patent AU-756970-B2 (AU)
Title: Separation of plasma components
Inventor: GILBERT ANDREW MARK
IPC: C07K1/26
Filed: 2000-04-12
Granted: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A method for separating components from plasma, the method comprising (I) separating the plasma into a first and second component, the first component comprising an albumin/alpha-1-antirypsin pool and the second component comprising plasma containing components having a molecular mass greater than albumin; (II) treating the second component to form an immunoglobulins concentrate containing immunoglobulins substantially free from components having a molecular mass less than immunoglobulins; (III) treating the immunoglobulins concentrate to remove components having a molecular mass greater than immunoglobulins; and (IV) separating albumin and alpha-1-antitrypsin from the albumin/alpha-1-antitrypsin pool.
Patent AU-715851-B2 (AU)
Title: Bag produced from a thin pleated sheet provided with self-closing means
Inventor: CAPY GILBERT
IPC: B65D65/12
Filed: 1997-07-18
Granted: 2000-02-10
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR97/01339 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 1, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 1, 1999 PCT Filed Jul. 18, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/15464 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 16, 1998The bag is made from a pleated sheet comprising asymmetrical pleats and it comprises a closure consisting of two flaps (26, 27) fixed to each other at their ends which are urged to apply against each other when the pleats of the bag are unfolded forcing the flaps (26, 27) to adopt a concave shape which maintains one against the other without any other linking means.
Patent AU-553338-B2 (AU)
Title: Redox indicators
Inventor: DENEKE ULFERT
IPC: C07D455/04
Filed: 1985-03-26
Granted: 1986-07-10
Abstract: The present invention provides imidazole derivatives of the general formula:    <IMAGE>  (I)  wherein R, R1 and R2 are defined hereinbelow. The present invention is also concerned with processes for the preparation of these imidazole derivatives and with the use thereof as redox indicators.
Patent AU-636306-B2 (AU)
Title: Automatic clamping unit for receiving and holding a tool holder
IPC: B23B29/04
Filed: 1989-08-22
Granted: 1993-04-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic clamping unit of the type having a spring loaded lock rod that is movable between an unlocked and locked position. A pair of locking balls are confined about the locking rod and are operative to move outwardly for engagement with the shank of a tool holder in response to the locking rod moving from the unlocked position to the locked position. The lock rod of the present invention includes a variable sloped ramp for engagement with each locking ball. As each locking ball moves along the variable sloped locking ramp, the mechanical advantage applied to the locking balls through the ramp varies due to the variation in slope. Each locking ramp is particularly configured such that the resultant locking load exerted by the locking balls against the shank of the tool holder is relatively constant although the position of the locking rod and the force being applied to the locking rod varies.
Patent AU-643427-B2 (AU)
Title: Interleukin-4 receptors
Inventor: COSMAN DAVID J
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1989-09-18
Granted: 1993-11-18
Abstract: Mammalian Interleukin-4 receptor proteins, DNAs and expression vectors encoding mammalian IL-4 receptors, and processes for producing mammalian IL-4 receptors as products of cell culture, are disclosed.
Patent AU-671137-B2 (AU)
Title: Programmable computer with automatic translation between source and object code with version control
Inventor: KNUDSEN HELGE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1993-09-03
Granted: 1996-08-15
Abstract: A programmable computer which operates by executing rules, each including a rule name, and optionally: input parameters, a set of conditions, a set of actions associated with each condition, and a set of exception handlers. A condition is a logical expression which evaluates to a true or false boolean value, while an action is an executable statement. An exception handler contains executable statements. The computer includes text entry and display means for programming of rules. A rule is displayed with each condition and each action having a row of text. The computer generates a yes/no quadrant into which a programmer may enter sequence numbers, to associate ordered sets of actions with individual conditions. Sequence numbers may be entered not associated with any condition, to define a set of default actions. Upon entering a rule, the computer sequentially evaluates the rule's conditions. Upon a condition evaluating to true, the computer executes the set of actions associated with that condition, then exits the rule. If the rule contains no conditions or none evaluates to true, the set of default actions will be executed, and the rule exited. If, during execution of the rule, the computer detects an exception event, such as a missing datum or other execution error, the computer passes to the rule the name of the detected exception event. If the rule contains an exception handler bearing the same name, the computer will execute the statements within that exception handler.
Patent AU-626095-B2 (AU)
Title: Hydroxyalkane carboxylic acid derivatives, their production and use
Inventor: EARNSCHAW CHRISTOPHER G DR
IPC: C07D265/30
Filed: 1990-02-16
Granted: 1992-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to hydroxycarboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula I <IMAGE>  in which   R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an acyl group having not more than 16 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 denote in each case alkyl groups having not more than 8 carbon atoms or together denote an alkylene group having 4 to 8 carbon atoms which is optionally interrupted by an oxygen atom or a nitrogen atom and n stands for the numbers 7 to 18, with the proviso that it does not denote the number 10 if R2 and R3 in each case denote an ethyl group or in each case denote a n-butyl group and that it does not denote the number 15 if R2 and R3 in each case represent a methyl group.