baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2015315166-B2 (AU)
Title: Retractor
Inventor: VOGEL TYSON
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2015-09-09
Granted: 2020-02-27
Abstract: A retractor for use in surgical operations comprises a pair of blade assemblies. In operation, the blade assemblies are initially in a closed position to assume a low profile, inserted into a relatively small incision, and stretched apart from each other, thereby stretching the skin about the incision to form an aperture longer than the incision. The retractor is adapted to rotate a first blade about a first axis and a second blade about a second axis. The retractor is adapted to move the pair of blade assemblies apart along a third axis. The retractor is adapted to pivot the first blade about a fourth axis and the second blade about a fifth axis. In some embodiments, a method of performing an operation, e.g. a spinal operation, on a patient using the disclosed retractor is provided.
Patent AU-2015360629-B2 (AU)
Title: Automated pig launching system
Inventor: SANDER RUSS C
IPC: B08B9/04
Filed: 2015-12-09
Granted: 2019-03-21
Abstract: A pigging system has an apparatus for launching one or more pigs into a process flow. The apparatus has a housing with a chamber, an inlet, and an outlet. The inlet receives the one or more pigs into the chamber and is sealable. The outlet is in sealed communication with the process flow and passes the one or more pigs out of the chamber to the process flow. A portion of the chamber is in communication with the process flow. A guide disposed in the chamber guides the one or more pigs in the chamber, and an actuator mechanically feeds the one or more pigs guided by the guide to the outlet.
Patent AU-2016201954-B2 (AU)
Title: Topical localized isoxazoline formulation
Inventor: FUCHS STEFAN
IPC: A61K47/18
Filed: 2016-03-30
Granted: 2017-11-23
Abstract: Topical localized isoxazoline formulation Abstract This invention provides topical localized formulations comprising an isoxazoline compound and a pharmaceutically or veterinary acceptable liquid carrier vehicle comprising N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide as a solvent and an improved method for controlling, and preventing parasite infestation in animals.
Patent AU-2016206668-B2 (AU)
Title: Beverage cooling
Inventor: JAFA EMAD
IPC: F25D23/00
Filed: 2016-01-14
Granted: 2021-03-18
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for cooling of beverages containers, such as cans or bottles, quickly, or on demand. An apparatus may provide for quickly cooling a number of beverage containers when power is available and for storing them, once they have been cooled. The apparatus may include a thermoelectric cooler configured to rapidly cool a beverage container in a cooling cell. The methods may include detecting the presence of a beverage container in a cooling cell and cooling the beverage container to a selected temperature. The availability of external power may be detected and a rapid cooling of a beverage container may begin when power becomes available.
Patent AU-2016219563-B2 (AU)
Title: Air conditioner
Inventor: ITO SHINGO
IPC: F24F13/06
Filed: 2016-08-23
Granted: 2018-02-01
Abstract: An air conditioner includes a main body portion in which an air outlet is formed and a main body side mounting hole (24) is formed; a flap which changes a blowing 5 direction of air; and a connecting member (21) which rotatably connects the flap with respect to the main body portion. The connecting member (21) has a mounting hole insertion portion (25) which is inserted into the main body side mounting hole (24). The mounting hole inserting portion (25) has an insertion main body portion (27) formed so that a total circumferential length of an outer circumferential surface is smaller than 10 that of the main body side mounting hole (24), and an enlarged diameter portion (30) which is elastically deformable inward. The enlarged diameter portion (30) is formed so that a total circumferential length of the outer circumferential surface is larger than the circumferential length of the inner circumferential surface of the main body side mounting hole (24).
Patent AU-2016245906-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and device for determining the fill level of coin tubes
Inventor: SCHNEIDER THORSTEN
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 2016-04-06
Granted: 2020-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the fill level of at least one coin tube that can be filled with coins, the method comprising the following steps: capturing at least one spatially resolved image of the upper face of the at least one coin tube using a spatially resolving optical sensor arranged at a defined distance above the at least one coin tube and directed onto the upper face of the at least one coin tube; transmitting the at least one spatially resolved image to an evaluating device; evaluating the at least one spatially resolved image by means of the evaluation device by means of image processing, wherein the diameter of the uppermost coin in the coin tube is detected on the spatially resolved image. From the ratio between the inner diameter or outer diameter of the at least one coin tube on the spatially resolved image, and the detected diameter of the uppermost coin in the coin tube, the fill level of the at least one coin tube is determined. The invention further relates to a corresponding device.
Patent AU-2016267397-B2 (AU)
Title: Portable photogrammetry studio
Inventor: HILTON JOHN
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2016-05-25
Granted: 2021-07-29
Abstract: A portable photogrammetry studio for topographical digitisation of stationary surfaces, such as human body surfaces, including at least one high-resolution digital camera to photograph said surface; one or more light sources capable of illumination of said surface; and a mechanised viewing system that is capable of providing different views of said surface to said camera; such that multiple pictures may be taken of said surface from multiple different positions by each said camera. The human body surface is prepared, preferably by coating with a texturiser.
Patent AU-2016321594-B2 (AU)
Title: Switching contact of a vacuum interrupter comprising supporting bodies
Inventor: GRASKOWSKI FRANK
IPC: H01H33/664
Filed: 2016-08-19
Granted: 2018-11-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a switching contact of a vacuum interrupter comprising support bodies (5, 6, 8), wherein the switching contact comprises an additional support body (5, 8) which has the shape of a truncated cone or of a hollow truncated cone or of a partially hollow truncated cone, wherein the additional support body (5, 8) is offset from a first location or region (8') on the bottom of the contact carrier (3), which is located in the notional extension of the contact rod (11) and inside the contact carrier (3), to a second location or region (5') which is located on the side of the contact plate (1) facing the contact carrier (3) and on the outer edge of the contact plate (1) in relation to the first region (8').
Patent AU-2016321811-B2 (AU)
Title: Conductive nanocomposites
Inventor: REISER BEATE
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 2016-09-08
Granted: 2020-07-30
Abstract: The invention relates to conductive or semiconductive nanocomposites. According to the invention, conductive or semiconductive nanoparticles are modified with conductive ligands so as to be able to obtain conductive or semiconductive layers without requiring a thermal treatment for forming the structures upon application of the layers. The composition can in particular comprise a matrix polymer for producing conductive composites.
Patent AU-2016322808-B2 (AU)
Title: Valve and coupling
Inventor: WORTMANN STEVEN A
IPC: F16K11/052
Filed: 2016-09-14
Granted: 2019-05-30
Abstract: A valve and coupling for joining pipe elements has a valve body captured in a central space defined by a plurality of coupling segments attached to one another end to end. The inner surface of the valve body defines a bore. A liner on the inner surface surrounds the bore and forms a seal with a valve closing member. Circumferentially arranged projections on the segments engage and center the valve body within the central space. The liner has lobes that extend axially in opposite directions. The lobes are compressed between the segments and the pipe elements to form a fluid tight seal when connection members are tightened to draw the segments toward the central space and into engagement with the pipe elements.
Patent AU-2016328170-B2 (AU)
Title: A drilling or work-over rig comprising an operational control and/or state unit and a computer-implemented method of providing operational control and/or state
Inventor: PEDERSEN JOHN ROHN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2016-09-26
Granted: 2021-08-12
Abstract: a drilling or work-over vessel (10) is disclosed comprising a number of operational equipment (300), wherein the drilling or work-over vessel comprises at least one operational control and/or state unit (100) comprising at least one processing unit (102), wherein the at least one operational control and/or state unit (100) comprises or are in connection with a memory and/or storage (103), and at least one sensor unit (200), wherein the at least one sensor unit (200) is adapted to obtain one or more measured physical values and to provide data representing the one or more measured physical values and/or derived values thereof to the at least one operational control and/or state unit (100), the memory and/or storage (103) comprises a data representation of a computational physics model of at least a part of the drilling or work-over rig, and the at least one processing unit (102) is adapted to derive data representing an estimation of one or more physical states (such as defined by limits of forces, relative motion between operational equipment and vessel, or between other two pieces of operational equipment) estimated to act on at least one operational equipment (300) in response to the data representing the one or more measured physical values and/or derived values thereof as provided by the at least one sensor unit (200).
Patent AU-2016369464-B2 (AU)
Title: DOTA synthesis
Inventor: MEIJER ANDREAS RICHARD
IPC: C07D257/02
Filed: 2016-12-19
Granted: 2020-12-03
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the preparation of compounds useful in vivo therapeutic and diagnostic applications. In particular, the present invention provides a method for the synthesis of 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4, 7,10- tetraacetic acid (DOTA) and also methods for the preparation of metal chelates of DOTA.
Patent AU-2016378909-B2 (AU)
Title: Determination of glycosylation signature
Inventor: MCCONNELL IVAN
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2016-12-23
Granted: 2023-03-02
Abstract: The present invention describes methods of determining the glycosylation signature and determining the level of a protein in a sample obtained from a patient. The present invention also describes use of a patient protein glycosylation profile to identify the presence or absence of a disease in subjects.
Patent AU-2016382094-B2 (AU)
Title: Peroxide-less biophotonic compositions and methods
Inventor: CURTIS WILLIAM
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 2016-12-28
Granted: 2021-09-09
Abstract: The present disclosure provides biophotonic topical compositions, kits and their uses. In some aspects, the biophotonic topical compositions of the present disclosure comprise a first chromophore, a salt selected from one or more bicarbonate or carbonate salts or a combination of the foregoing salts, and one or more gelling agents. In some aspects, the biophotonic topical compositions of the present disclosure comprise a first chromophore, one or more polyols, and one or more gelling agents. The biophotonic compositions of the present disclosure do not include an oxidant selected from the group consisting of a peroxide, a peroxy acid, hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, an alkali metal peroxide, an alkali metal percarbonate, peroxyacetic acid, and an alkali metal perborate. The biophotonic compositions are useful for promoting wound healing and skin rejuvenation, as well as treating acne and various skin disorders.
Patent AU-2016397454-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for measuring and calculating geometric parameters of the wheels of a wheelset for rail vehicles
Inventor: NAUMANN HANS J
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2016-03-17
Granted: 2022-06-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring and calculating geometric parameters of the wheels of a wheelset for rail vehicles, wherein the wheelset to be evaluated is rotatably mounted in a wheelset machine tool or in a wheelset diagnostic system and wherein measured values for profile measurement with respect to profile wear to be detected are determined during rotational motion of said wheelset. The problem addressed by the invention is to expand already available measuring methods on known wheelset machine tools and wheelset diagnostic systems in such a way that further geometric parameters can be detected and evaluated. This problem is solved in that methods for measuring and calculating the equivalent conicity and the radial run-out property of a wheelset are integrated as new measurement functions, wherein solution approaches are proposed for these additional methods.
Patent AU-2016402550-B2 (AU)
Title: System and method for threat incidents corroboration in discrete temporal reference using 3D abstract modelling
Inventor: LIM KENG LENG ALBERT
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2016-04-11
Granted: 2021-04-08
Abstract: A system and method for evaluating cyber-security threat incidents of a computer network is described in this document. In particular, it is described that cyber-security threat incidents of a computer network may be visualized by displaying these threat incidents as a plurality of graphical objects on a display of a device. A subset of these graphical objects or threat incidents may then be selected by applying a single continuous touch input to a touch interface of the device. A risk score will then be generated and displayed based on the threat incidents that are contained within the subset of graphical objects. Mitigation actions addressing the cyber-security threats that triggered these threat incidents are then implemented by the device.
Patent AU-2017200251-B2 (AU)
Title: Talar dome fixation system
Inventor: WONG KIAN-MING
IPC: A61F2/42
Filed: 2017-01-13
Granted: 2018-08-16
Abstract: A talar implant is disclosed. The implant comprises a body comprising a bone contact surface and an articulation surface. A stem extends longitudinally from the bone contact surface. The stem comprises one or more features sized and configured to prevent rotational movement, anterior/posterior movement, and medial/lateral movement. The stem is configured to be received within a hole a talus.
Patent AU-2017200871-B2 (AU)
Title: Bit change mechanism for a drill rig
Inventor: GASKA JASON E
IPC: E21B19/18
Filed: 2017-02-09
Granted: 2022-01-27
Abstract: A bit changer assembly includes a bit basket actuator assembly configured to be coupled to 
a drill rig. The bit basket actuator assembly includes an actuator, a guiderail, and a bit 
basket that is movably coupled to the guiderail via actuation of the actuator. The bit changer 
assembly also includes a bit carousel configured to be coupled to the drill rig, such that the 
bit carousel is rotatably and vertically moveable relative to the drill rig.  
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Patent AU-2017208999-B2 (AU)
Title: Systems and methods of determining one or more properties of a catheter and a distal tip thereof
Inventor: STRINGER BRADLEY J
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2017-01-17
Granted: 2022-02-24
Abstract: Tip confirmation systems and related methods are disclosed. A method of determining one or more properties of a catheter (200) in a patient comprises advancing a catheter in vasculature of a patient, the catheter coupled to at least one radiation source and at least one detector, transmitting source electromagnetic radiation from the at least one radiation source out of the catheter proximate a distal tip thereof, measuring an intensity of backscattered electromagnetic radiation from the at least one radiation source with the at least one detector, and providing a signal indicative of a location of the distal tip within the vasculature based, at least in part, on the measured intensity of the backscattered electromagnetic radiation. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.
Patent AU-2017219696-B2 (AU)
Title: Post-processor, pre-processor, audio encoder, audio decoder and related methods for enhancing transient processing
Inventor: GHIDO FLORIN
IPC: H03G3/00
Filed: 2017-02-10
Granted: 2018-11-08
Abstract: An audio post-processor (100) for post-processing an audio signal (102) having a time-variable high frequency gain information (104) as side information comprises: a band extractor (110) for extracting a high frequency band (112) of the audio signal (102) and a low frequency band (114) of the audio signal (102); a high band processor (120) for performing a time-variable modification of the high frequency band (112) in accordance with the time-variable high frequency gain information (104) to obtain a processed high frequency band (122); and a combiner (130) for combining the processed high frequency band (122) and the low frequency band (114). Furthermore, a pre-processor for analyzing an audio signal to determine a time-variable high frequency gain information, perform modification of an high frequency band, and output a signal comprising the pre-processed audio signal and the high frequency gain information.
Patent AU-2017249925-B2 (AU)
Title: Dust collecting apparatus and vacuum cleaner having same
Inventor: HYUN KIETAK
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2017-04-13
Granted: 2019-06-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a dust collecting apparatus and a vacuum cleaner having same, the dust collecting apparatus comprising: a primary cyclone unit which is formed so as to separate dust from the air flowed in from the outside; and a secondary cyclone unit comprising a set of axial cyclones for separating fine dust from the air flowing in in the axial direction. The set comprises: casings forming outer walls of the periphery of each of hollow portions; and a fine dust separating member disposed above the casings and for forming, with the casings, the axial cyclones. The fine dust separating member comprises: vortex finders disposed on the inner side of each of the casings; band parts formed away from each vortex finder so as to surround the outer peripheral side of each vortex finder and having a shape which corresponds to the casings so as to be mounted on the casings and form, with the casings, the outer wall of each of the axial cyclones; and guide vanes disposed between the vortex finders and band parts, connected to the vortex finders and band parts and extending along a spiral direction.
Patent AU-2017254620-B2 (AU)
Title: Process and method for stillage fermentation
Inventor: CROTTEAU ADAM
IPC: C12P7/64
Filed: 2017-04-19
Granted: 2021-07-22
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a novel process in which thin stillage is processed to produce algae oil and protein rich biomass as well as other energy rich byproducts. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, thin stillage is removed from an evaporator during the evaporation process to produce mid-stillage. This mid-stillage is preferably routed to a new process where it is directed to a pre-treatment centrifuge to remove suspended solids, sludge and corn oil. Thereafter, the mid-stillage is preferably cooled and then directed to a fermentation tank where the mid-stillage is subject to a batch fermentation process with algae "seed" fed from an algae inoculation system. Once the batch is harvested, the oil-rich algae/mid-stillage is then preferably heated to rupture the cells and liberate the oil. Thereafter, the oil-rich algae/mid-stillage is preferably processed by a centrifuge which produces solids, a light phase oil and a "clean" mid-stillage stream that can be evaporated to a very high level of solids.
Patent AU-2017254745-B2 (AU)
Title: Device and method for removal of pollutants from gas streams
Inventor: Weagle Glenn Eric
IPC: B01D27/14
Filed: 2017-04-20
Granted: 2022-04-21
Abstract: A filtering device is provided for filtering pollutants from a gas stream. The device includes a cartridge comprising an inner perforated passage, an outer perforated jacket, one or more non-perforated ends and a sorbent bed contained between the inner passage and the outer jacket; and a outer shell containing the cartridge and having a first port in fluid communication with the inner perforated passage and a second port in fluid communication with the outer perforated jacket. A flowpath of the gas stream into any one of the first port or the second port, through the sorbent bed and out of the other of the first port or the second port is a bidirectional flowpath. A method is further provided for filtering pollutants from a gas stream. The method includes the steps of allowing the gas stream to flow into a filtering device in a first direction, the device comprising a cartridge having a sorbent bed contained therein; directing the gas stream to bend in a second direction differing from the first direction as it enters the sorbent bed; and allowing the gas stream to pass through the sorbent bed and to exit the device.
Patent AU-2017263384-B2 (AU)
Title: Dye-based time-indicating label without initial gray time
Inventor: KASPER MATTHEW M
IPC: G04F1/00
Filed: 2017-05-10
Granted: 2019-09-26
Abstract: A multilayer time indicator comprises a multilayer first part and a multilayer second part. The first part comprises a topsheet in contact with an enhancement layer and an optional reference layer, and the enhancement layer is in contact with a timing layer. The second part comprises a dye layer, an optional dark layer, and a substrate layer. The timing layer and the dye layer are separate from one another, and are optionally protected by one or more release liners. To activate the indicator, the timing and dye layers are separated from the one or more release liners and then joined to one another.
Patent AU-2017272251-B2 (AU)
Title: Container and set of preforms for forming a container
Inventor: WITTE PIETER GERARD
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 2017-12-07
Granted: 2019-10-31
Abstract: Container of a bag-in-container type, wherein a neck region of the container is provided with at least one opening extending substantially radially there through, into a space between the outer container and an inner container adjacent thereto, wherein the neck region is provided with coupling elements, preferably at opposite sides of said at least one opening, seen in circumferential direction, for coupling of a connecting device to the container for introducing a pressure fluid through said at least one opening into a space between the inner and outer container.
Patent AU-2017274445-B2 (AU)
Title: Plantar bone fusion plate
Inventor: VARNER KEVIN E
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2017-06-01
Granted: 2022-06-16
Abstract: A plantar bone plate and a method are provided for treating fractures of metatarsal bones, The plantar bone plate comprises a generally elongate member having an upper surface and a lower, bone contact surface. Two or more fixation apertures and a compression slot are disposed along a longitudinal dimension of the elongate member. The fixation apertures receive fasteners suitable for fastening the plantar bone plate to a metatarsal bone. The compression slot receives a fastener at an oblique angle for compressing adjacent portions of the metatarsal bone so as to encourage bone fusion. A curvature along the elongate member is configured to mate the plantar bone plate with the anatomy of the plantar aspect of the metatarsal bone. In one embodiment, the curvature is comprised of at least a first bend and a second bend, such that the plantar bone plate mates with the plantar anatomy of the 5th metatarsal.