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Patent AU-2004287408-B2 (AU)
Title: Guide for surgical device for the treatment of urinary incontinence
Inventor: GABEL JONATHAN B
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2004-10-18
Granted: 2010-08-05
Abstract: A surgical guide and its use in medical procedures such as to treat female urinary incontinence are provided. The guide preferably includes a stem portion having a proximal end and a distal end and a cross-sectional shape having a recess therein along its length and first and second extension portions extending outwardly from opposites sides of the distal end of the stem portion. Each of said first and second extension portions further include a stationary portion that is fixedly coupled to the stem portion and a movable portion that is movably coupled to the stationary portion. The movable portions are movable relative to the respective stationary portions between a first position wherein the stem portions extends beyond the extension portions by a first distance and a second position wherein the stem portion extends beyond the extension portions by a second distance that is greater than the first distance.
Patent AU-2004318179-B2 (AU)
Title: Analyte test system for determining the concentration of an analyte in a physiological fluid
Inventor: STIENE MATTHIAS
IPC: G01N21/78
Filed: 2004-03-05
Granted: 2009-07-23
Abstract: This invention provides a device for determining the concentration of an analyte like glucose, cholesterol, free fatty acids, triglycerides, proteins, ketones, phenylalanine or enzymes, in a physiological or aqueous fluid like blood, serum, plasma, saliva, urine, interstitial and/or intracellular fluid, the device having an integrated calibration and quality control system suitable for dry reagent test strips with a very small sample volume of about 0.5 mu L based on to a new sample distribution system. The production of the inventive analyte test element involves only a small number of uncomplicated production steps enabling an inexpensive production of the strips. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2005232354-B2 (AU)
Title: An aerosol electronic cigarette
Inventor: HON LIK
IPC: A24F40/05
Filed: 2005-03-18
Granted: 2010-11-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic atomization cigarette which only contains nicotine without harmful tar. The electronic atomization cigarette includes a shell and a mouthpiece. The external wall of the shell has an air inlet. An electronic circuit board, a normal pressure cavity, a sensor, a vapor-liquid separator, an atomizer, a liquid-supplying bottle are sequentially provided within the shell, wherein the electronic circuit board comprises an electronic switching circuit and a high frequency generator. A stream passage of the sensor is provided on one side of the sensor, and a negative pressure cavity is provided in the sensor. The atomizer and the liquid-supplying bottle is in contact with each other. An atomization cavity is arranged in the atomizer. A retaining ring for locking the liquid-supplying bottle is provided between one side of the liquid-supplying bottle and the shell, and an aerosol passage is provided on the other side of the liquid-supplying bottle. The air inlet, normal pressure cavity, vapor-liquid separator, atomizer, aerosol passage, gas vent and mouthpiece are sequentially interconnected. The advantages of the present invention include smoking without tar, significantly reducing the cancerogenic risk, Furthermore, users still feel as if they are smoking and experiencing the same excitement, and the cigarette is no need to be lit and is no fire risk.
Patent AU-2005237248-B2 (AU)
Title: Pack with a partial quantity of fine cut and method for manufacturing packs with a partial quantity of fine cut
Inventor: REINIGER GERALD
IPC: A24C5/40
Filed: 2005-04-29
Granted: 2011-03-10
Abstract: A fine-cut-tobacco portion pack (50) for use in making home-made cigarettes contains a wrapper (52) which encloses on all sides a fine-cut-tobacco filling with at least one separated tobacco portion for making a cigarette. The wrapper (52) is preferably provided with an opening device (58) for opening the wrapper (52).
Patent AU-2005237660-B2 (AU)
Title: VFFS/HFFS packaging with opening aid on the longitudinal seam and process of making such a packaging
Inventor: DAELMANS EDDY
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 2005-02-17
Granted: 2010-06-17
Abstract: The present invention is related to a VFFS/HFFS packaging comprising a plastic film, a longitudinal seam (2) and a cross-directional seam (5), wherein the longitudinal seam (2) comprises a substantially continuous teeth structure (1) representing tear initiations over the whole length of the longitudinal seam to enable easy opening of said packaging. <??>The present invention is also related to a process of making such a packaging, said process starting out from a reel comprising a continuous teeth structure on its lateral edges. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2005243453-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of fabricating a helical two-dimensional fiber sheet
Inventor: DELECROIX VINCENT
IPC: D04H1/559
Filed: 2005-04-20
Granted: 2010-02-18
Abstract: A transverse fiber sheet is lapped by being guided in a substantially radial direction back and forth along a path between circumferentially outer and inner edges of the sheet, with the transverse sheet being reversed at each end of its path, the width of the transverse sheet being narrowed between the outer circumferential edge and the inner circumferential edge, the transverse sheet being held in place as it is lapped. Substantially mutually parallel yarns or tows are pulled to form a helical longitudinal sheet of density per unit area that decreases between its outer edge and its inner edge. The transverse sheet and the helical longitudinal sheet are superposed and advance continuously in flat rotation, and they are assembled together to form a helical sheet which is removed.
Patent AU-2005291917-B2 (AU)
Title: Sealed, edible film strip packets and methods of making and using them
Inventor: WARD PHILIP C
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Granted: 2012-02-16
Abstract: The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of making a confectionery packet or sachet formed with an edible film and enclosing a center composition. The packet or sachet can be designed to be placed in the mouth, where the film dissolves and the center composition is released. In preferred embodiments, the center composition comprises a sugar alcohol, such as xylitol, that creates a cooling sensation. Many other flavors and/or colors or sensates can also be used in the center composition, and some embodiments include breath-freshening, anti-bacterial, nutriceutical, or pharmaceutical compositions in the center composition. The invention also comprises the edible packets or sachets, especially those composed of film with a desired retained water level suitable for producing a self-sealing film and/or an edible film packet that is stable at room temperature for at least six to twelve months.
Patent AU-2005303903-B2 (AU)
Title: Nutrition containing fat blend
Inventor: GARSSEN JOHAN
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2005-11-11
Granted: 2012-05-31
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids for the manufacture of a nutritional composition for feeding infants of a mother who suffered from a metabolic disorder during pregnancy and to a corresponding composition. Said composition comprises a n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid fraction containing at least 0.1 wt docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) based on total weight of the lipid, at least 0.01 wt % n-3 docosapentaenoic acid (DPAn-3) based on total weight of the lipid, and at least 0.01 wt.% eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) based on total weight of the lipid, wherein the sum of DHA, DPAn-3 and EPA is below 1 wt.% of total lipid.
Patent AU-2005310560-B2 (AU)
Title: System for synchronizing part design with die design, and server, part design terminal and die design terminal for use therein
Inventor: HIROKI GOTOU
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2005-12-01
Granted: 2011-10-20
Abstract: Every time when each part model being made stepwise for part design is completed, information about each completed part model is transmitted from a part design terminal (1) toward a dedicated server (3). The dedicated server (3) is accessed from a die design terminal (2) and information about each part model is acquired. Consequently, jobs concerning die design can be progressed in parallel based on the information thus acquired without waiting for completion of all part models for die design.
Patent AU-2005332058-B2 (AU)
Title: Functional epitopes of Streptococcus pneumoniae PsaA antigen and uses thereof
Inventor: CARLONE GEORGE M
IPC: A61K39/09
Filed: 2005-07-29
Granted: 2011-12-01
Abstract: Provided is a P4 peptide, which contains functional epitopes of the PsaA protein of , and related methods and compositions. A peptide that comprises the amino acid sequence defined in SEQ ID NO:1 (an example of the P4 peptide) is provided. Also provided is a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence defined as VPSLFVDSSVRPMKTVSQDTNIPIYAQIFTDS (SEQ ID NO:2). P4 peptide mimetics having a conformational structure identical or similar to the conformation of P4 (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO:2) are provided. An antibody that specifically binds to the epitope defined by the disclosed peptides is provided. For example, the antibody can specifically bind to a peptide comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 and having the conformation defined by the peptide consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1. An antibody that specifically binds to a peptide comprising the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:2 and having the conformation defined by the peptide consisting of SEQ ID NO:2 is also provided. A P4-specific antibody is PsaA-specific since P4 defines an epitope specific for PsaA. A vaccine comprising the peptide of SEQ ID NO: 1 and a pharmaceutical carrier is provided. A vaccine comprising a peptide of SEQ ID NO:2 and a pharmaceutical carrier is also provided. Methods of using the peptides and antibodies of the invention are provided. Diagnostic kits comprising a P4 peptide is also provided.
Patent AU-2005339395-B2 (AU)
Title: A method of identifying induced variability in in vitro cultures
Inventor: BEDNAREK PIOTR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-12-22
Granted: 2012-08-16
Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a method of identifying variability induced in cultures. The subject of the present invention may be used in the production of genetically stable lines, eg. of doubled haploids (determination of their genetic- apigenetic variability level), as well as facilitating a broadly understood, selection process of plant material in culture, previously unused in practice, for cultivation purposes, as well as the possibility of designing molecular tool for the identification of epigenetic characteristics for culturing purposes.
Patent AU-2006209453-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for producing (Z)-1-phenyl-1-(N,N-diethylaminocarbonyl)-2-phthalimidomethylcyclopropane
Inventor: KAWAMI KOH
IPC: A61K31/16
Filed: 2006-01-26
Granted: 2011-03-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing (Z)-1-phenyl-1-(N,N-diethylaminocarbonyl)-2-phthalimidometh ylcyclopropane, which includes reacting (Z)-1-phenyl-1-(N,N-diethylaminocarbonyl)-2-hydroxymethylcy clopropane with an orthoester and a brønsted acid, and reacting the reaction product with a phthalimidating agent; and a process for producing (Z)-1-phenyl-1-(N,N-diethylaminocarbonyl)-2-aminomethylcycl opropane hydrochloride through the above process.
Patent AU-2006216886-B2 (AU)
Title: Harm minimization interfaces and services on a gaming machine
Inventor: PAULSEN CRAIG A
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2006-02-14
Granted: 2012-05-24
Abstract: A disclosed a player tracking unit provides a touch screen display with a touch screen controller integrated into the touch screen sensor assembly. Game service interfaces may be presented on the touch screen display that allow a user to obtain one or more game services. With the touch screen sensor, a user may navigate through the game service interface and supply information required to obtain a game service. Types of interfaces provided with the gaming machine include a harm minimization interface for helping a player to adhere to one or more game play limits during game play at the gaming machine.
Patent AU-2006276211-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of thermoforming
Inventor: MIRANDA NATHANAEL R
IPC: B32B7/027
Filed: 2006-07-17
Granted: 2011-11-24
Abstract: A method of thermoforming comprises the steps of providing a film, heating the film, and forming the heated film onto a mold. The film comprises a propylene/ethylene copolymer skin layer having a melting point of from about 130°C to about 150°C and an interior polyamide layer having a melting point of from about 125°C to about 230°C.
Patent AU-2006316567-B2 (AU)
Title: Articulating steerable wire guide
Inventor: HARDIN DAVID M
IPC: A61M25/09
Filed: 2006-11-14
Granted: 2012-01-19
Abstract: A steerable wire guide comprises first and second members interconnected to form a unitary composite structure. The members slide relative to each other such that the leading portion of the composite structure bends in a first or second direction. The composite structure comprises a soft body portion at its distal end and a rigid body portion at its proximal end. Various cross-sections are disclosed. In an alternate embodiment, the wire guide comprises a first guiding wire section, a wire loop section and a second guiding wire section, the wire component being folded back on itself to form a generally central wire loop section; and a tubular sheath surrounding the first guiding wire section and the second guiding wire section. The first and second members or guiding wire sections can be connected to a removable handle to facilitate control and maneuverability of the wire guide.
Patent AU-2007221255-B2 (AU)
Title: Immunogenic peptides and methods of use
Inventor: PASTAN IRA H
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2007-02-21
Granted: 2012-03-08
Abstract: The PAGE4 gene is expressed in reproductive tissues, and is expressed in reproductive cancers, such as prostate cancer, uterine cancer, and testicular cancer. Immunogenic PAGE4 polypeptides are disclosed herein, as are nucleic acids encoding the immunogenic PAGE4 polypeptides, vectors including these polynucleotides, and host cells transformed with these vectors. These polypeptides, polynucleotides, vectors, and host cells can be used to induce an immune response to PAGE4. Diagnostic methods to detect PAGE4 are also described.
Patent AU-2007284477-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing efficient precoding feedback in a MIMO wireless communication system
Inventor: GRIECO DONALD M
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2007-08-15
Granted: 2012-02-02
Abstract: Precoding feedback scheme based on Jacobi rotations to generate the feedback in the uplink. For a wireless communication system including a transmitter and a receiver. The system may use either a single codeword (SOW) or a double codeword (DCW). The precoding scheme is based on transmit beamforming (TxBF). Differential feedback is considered, with periodic non-differential feedback to avoid error accumulation or propagation due to differential processing.
Patent AU-2007299629-B2 (AU)
Title: Compositions and methods for inhibiting expression of the HAMP gene
Inventor: PAMELA TAN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2007-09-21
Granted: 2011-09-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) for inhibiting the expression of the HAMP gene (HAMP gene), comprising an antisense strand having a nucleotide sequence which is less that 30 nucleotides in length, generally 19-25 nucleotides in length, and which is substantially complementary to at least a part of the HAMP gene. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the dsRNA together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; methods for treating diseases caused by HAMP gene expression and the expression of the HAMP gene using the pharmaceutical composition.
Patent AU-2007300522-B2 (AU)
Title: Coiled tubing injector with a weight on bit circuit
Inventor: HAVINGA RICHARD D
IPC: E21B49/02
Filed: 2007-09-24
Granted: 2014-02-13
Abstract: A control circuit for a coiled tubing injector includes a circuit controller (14). One or more counterbalance valves (3) may be responsive to the circuit controlier to prevent the tubing string from descending into the wellbore during rate of penetration movement. In one embodiment, a control valve (4) allows fluid to flow through a bypass line around the counterbalance valves when drilling in a weight-on-bit mode. Other hydraulic control circuits allow for the release of fluid pressure to control the injector hydraulic motor. In yet another embodiment, the control circuit regulates power to an electric motor of the injector.
Patent AU-2007317874-B2 (AU)
Title: Digital depth gauge
Inventor: KAGANOVSKY ARTUR
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2007-11-05
Granted: 2013-08-22
Abstract: A digital depth gauge is provided for measuring a depth of a hole in an object. In one embodiment the gauge includes: a user interface with a display and at least one actuator; a reader shaft with a distal end and a proximal end connected to the user interface; a probe that extends from the distal end of the reader shaft and which includes a tip configured to locate a distal surface of the hole; a sleeve member with a distal end configured to abut a proximal surface of the hole, the sleeve member being coupled with the reader shaft for relative translational and rotational movement; and a sensor interposed between the reader shaft and the sleeve member for measuring relative translational movement between the reader shaft and the sleeve member, hi some embodiments,- the gauge may include a means for aligning elements of the sensor.
Patent AU-2008201562-B2 (AU)
Title: Mould Insert
Inventor: CLARK ROGER WILLIAM
IPC: B29C49/42
Filed: 2008-04-07
Granted: 2014-10-30
Abstract: P :OPER\TNB\SPECl\0510593 MOULD INSERT doc-7/04/2(8 A mould member I for blow moulding plastic containers, comprising an outer shell 2 supporting a sidewall mould insert 2, and a base mould insert 5 having the required shape 5 features 7 of the body and base of the container to be moulded, the base mould insert being mounted on a base member by cooperating locking means 9, 10 engageable by a tool 17 for quick release by manipulations of the tool.
Patent AU-2008202916-B2 (AU)
Title: Curcuminoid compositions exhibiting synergistic inhibition of the expression and/or activty of cyclooxygenase-2
Inventor: BABISH JOHN G
IPC: A61P11/06
Filed: 2008-07-02
Granted: 2010-06-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising an effective amount of each of a first component comprising a curcuminoid species and a second component comprising a member selected from the group consisting of tetrahydroisohumulone and dihydroisohumulone for use in the treatment of diabetes in an animal.
Patent AU-2008209287-B2 (AU)
Title: Solid stick compositions comprising vinyl ester
Inventor: COTTER JOHN
IPC: B61C17/08
Filed: 2008-01-24
Granted: 2013-08-29
Abstract: A solid stick composition for use on steel surfaces that are in sliding or rolling-sliding contact. The solid stick composition comprises a vinyl ester resin, for example, from about 20 to about 80 weight percent vinyl ester resin, a solid lubricant, for example from about 0 to about 80 weight percent lubricant, and optionally a friction modifier, for example from about 0 to about 40% weight percent friction modifier, or a combination of a solid lubricant and a friction modifier. The solid stick comprises at least one of the lubricant or the friction modifier. A method of controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the solid stick composition to one or more than one of the metal surfaces is also disclosed as well as a method of reducing lateral force in a rail system comprising applying the solid stick composition onto a wheel or rail surface.
Patent AU-2008248129-B2 (AU)
Title: Gamma secretase modulators
Inventor: HUANG XIANHAI
IPC: C07D413/14
Filed: 2008-05-05
Granted: 2013-05-23
Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of heterocyclic compounds as modulators of gamma secretase, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the central nervous system using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.
Patent AU-2008255896-B2 (AU)
Title: New lactic acid bacteria strain, fermented food or drink and method for producing the fermented food or drink
Inventor: TAKEDA MASAHIKO
IPC: A23L35/00
Filed: 2008-05-21
Granted: 2013-05-16
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Patent AU-2008267008-B2 (AU)
Title: Lighting device having forward directed heat sink assembly
Inventor: SQUIRES MICHAEL S
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 2008-06-10
Granted: 2013-10-17
Abstract: A headlamp lighting device is provided that allows for the adjustment of the size of the light beam and forward heat dissipation. The lighting device includes a housing, a light source provided on the housing for generating a light beam, and an optical focus lens disposed in the path of the light beam for focusing the light beam. The lighting device also includes a lens ring supporting the optical focus lens to move the focus lens relative to the light source to adjust size of the light beam. The lens ring also serves as an outer heat sink in thermal conductive relationship with an inner heat sink.
Patent AU-2008285464-B2 (AU)
Title: Reaction vessel comprising conductive layer and inner non-metallic layer
Inventor: SQUIRRELL DAVID JAMES
IPC: G01N21/03
Filed: 2008-08-01
Granted: 2014-02-13
Abstract: A reaction vessel for conducting a chemical or biochemical reaction, such as a polymerase chain reaction wherein at least one wall of said vessel comprises a metallic layer and an inner non-metallic layer. Reaction systems comprising combinations of vessels of the invention and apparatus for heating them, as well as particular reactions vessels are also described and claimed.
Patent AU-2008292262-B2 (AU)
Title: A modulator of NRG1 for treatment of respiratory disorders
Inventor: JACKSON ALAN
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 2008-08-22
Granted: 2012-05-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of the Neuregulin (NRG) family, particularly NRG1 and more particularly NRG1β, and most particularly NRG1β1. The present invention also relates to the use of such modulators to inhibit goblet cell hyperplasia and therefore also relates to the use of such modulators in the treatment or prevention of human diseases and disorders featuring pathological mucus production such as COPD, CF, chronic bronchitis and asthma.
Patent AU-2008302313-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for inhibiting bone resorption
Inventor: PADHI IAN DESMOND
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2008-09-17
Granted: 2013-10-31
Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of inhibiting bone resorption. The method comprises administering to a human an amount of sclerostin inhibitor that reduces a bone resorption marker level for at least 2 weeks. The invention also provides a method of monitoring anti-sclerostin therapy comprising measuring one or more bone resorption marker levels, administering a sclerostin binding agent, then measuring the bone resorption marker levels. Also provided is a method of increasing bone mineral density; a method of ameliorating the effects of an osteoclast-related disorder; a method of treating a bone-related disorder by maintaining bone density; and a method of treating a bone-related disorder in a human suffering from or at risk of hypocalcemia or hypercalcemia, a human in which treatment with a parathyroid hormone or analog thereof is contraindicated, or a human in which treatment with a bisphosphonate is contraindicated.