baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2005216397-B2 (AU)
Title: Improved shoe
Inventor: BAIN JAMES
IPC: E21B17/14
Filed: 2005-02-24
Granted: 2011-01-27
Abstract: A tubing shoe (10) for use on work strings in well bores as are typically utilised in oil and gas production. The shoe comprises a cylindrical body (12) upon which is arranged a reaming portion (22) including pairs of teardrop shaped raised reaming members (26), each pair being mounted oppositely, in parallel and longitudinally along the body. Adjacent pairs of members provide a funnel (42) for collecting approaching debris and a channel for grinding the debris. A nose (14) may be mounted on the end of the shoe, the nose being eccentric or including cutting blades to assist the shoe in breaking through shale and clay stone bridges. A non-aggressive stabiliser (54) in the form of helically arranged blades may also be located on shoe.
Patent AU-2006203723-B2 (AU)
Title: Pulse manipulation for controlling a phacoemulsification surgical system
Inventor: FANNEY DOUGLAS M
IPC: B06B3/00
Filed: 2006-08-28
Granted: 2008-08-14
Abstract: Methods of manipulating pulses of ultrasonic energy for use with an ophthalmic surgical device are provided. In particular, methods are described for generating multisegment ultrasound pulses (2100) having a first rectangular pulse segment (2110) with a first amplitude and at least a second rectangular pulse segment (2120, 2130) with a second amplitude greater than the first amplitude.
Patent AU-2006213800-B2 (AU)
Title: Anti-interferon alpha monoclonal antibodies and methods for use
Inventor: BANCHEREAU JACQUES
IPC: C07K16/24
Filed: 2006-02-09
Granted: 2012-02-09
Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods that include antibodies that selectively neutralize a bioactivity of at least two interferon alpha ("IFNα") protein subtypes for the protein subtypes A, 2, B2, C, F, G, H2, 1, Jl, K, 4a, 4b and WA, but does not neutralize at least one bioactivity of IFNα protein subtype D. Examples of bioactivity for measurement include activation of the MxA promoter or antiviral activity and variants, derivatives and fragments thereof. The invention also includes host cells, hybridomas and plasmacytomas that produce antibodies. Because of their unique selectivity and affinity, the antibodies of the present invention are useful to detect IFNα subtypes in sample or tissue and/or for therapeutic applications that include, but are not limited to the treatment and/or amelioration of an IFNα related disorder such as SLE, lupus, type I diabetes, psoriasis, AIDS and Graft versus Host Disease.
Patent AU-2006215316-B2 (AU)
Title: Collapsible ironing board
Inventor: VOITCHOVSKY SERGE
IPC: D06F81/02
Filed: 2006-01-27
Granted: 2010-11-18
Abstract: A collapsible ironing board comprising a board arranged on two legs (1, 2) forming an X configuration, the center of the X constituting the central axis (C) about which the two legs (1, 2) can pivot; at least one (2) of the two legs being hinged and consisting of two continuous segments pivoting about a hinge axis (D), which ironing board is characterized in that it includes return means (R) located in the environment of the hinge axis (D), said return means (R) comprising a first end and a second end connected to the first segment and to the second segment, respectively, of the hinged leg (2).
Patent AU-2006251711-B2 (AU)
Title: Bi-directional battery power inverter
Inventor: FALK ANDREAS
IPC: H02M7/797
Filed: 2006-04-29
Granted: 2009-12-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a bi-directional battery power inverter (1) comprising a DC-DC converter circuit element (3) to which the battery (2) can be connected in order to generate an AC output voltage from a battery (2) voltage in a discharging mode while charging the battery (2) in a charging mode. The inverter (1) further comprises an HF transformer which forms a resonant circuit along with a resonant capacitor (6). In order to increase the efficiency of said battery power inverter, the transformer is provided with two windings (11, 12) with a center tap (20) on the primary side, said center tap (20) being connected to a power electronic center-tap connection with semiconductor switches (21, 31) while a winding (13) to which the resonant capacitor (6) is serially connected provided on the secondary side.
Patent AU-2006287647-B2 (AU)
Title: Agronomically elite soybeans with high beta-conglycinin content
Inventor: JOE BYRUM
IPC: A23L11/00
Filed: 2006-09-07
Granted: 2011-11-17
Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the art by providing an agronomically elite soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations of at least two of the glycinin subunits selected from the group consisting of GyI, Gy2, Gy3, Gy4, and Gy5, such as conferring a Gy 3 and Gy4 null phenotype and increased β-conglycinin content in seed. The invention also provides derivatives, and plant parts of these plants and uses thereof. Methods for marker assisted selection of soybean varieties comprising non-transgenic mutations conferring a reduced GyI, Gy2, Gy3, Gy4, and Gy5 phenotype are also provided as part of the current invention. Methods for producing such plants that are further lipoxygenase and/or Kuiiitz Trypsin Inhibitor null and the plants produced thereby are also provided. The invention is significant in that soybeans from such plants are preferred dietary additives and provide important health benefits.
Patent AU-2006301549-B2 (AU)
Title: A method for obtaining a xeno-free hBS cell line
Inventor: STREHL RAIMUND
IPC: C12N5/0735
Filed: 2006-10-06
Granted: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A method for obtaining a stable xeno-free hBS cell line, xeno-free hBS cell lines obtained according to said method and use thereof. The method comprises the steps of: i) removing the zona pellucida from a blastocyst to obtain trophectodermenclosed inner cell mass by a xeno-free procedure, ii) at least partly removing the trophectoderm to obtain isolated inner cell mass cells by a xeno-free procedure, iii) placing the inner cell mass cells on a layer of human feeder cells in a xeno-free medium, iv) co-culturing of the inner cell mass cells with human feeder cells for a time period of from about 5 days to about 50 days in a xeno-free medium, v) releasing the inner cell mass cells or cells derived thereof from trophectoderm overgrowth, if any, by a xeno-free procedure, vi) selectively, transferring the inner cell mass cells or cells derived thereof to a fresh layer of human feeder cells in a xeno-free medium to obtain xeno-free hBS cells, vii) propagating the xeno-free hBS cells by co-culturing with human feeder cells in a xeno-free medium to obtain a xeno-free hBS cell line. The xeno-free hBS cell line is suitable for use in medicine and in in vitro testing.
Patent AU-2006331191-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for home dialysis
Inventor: PETERSEN ROBERT SMITH
IPC: A61M1/16
Filed: 2006-12-29
Granted: 2012-02-02
Abstract: The invention relates to home haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis to be carried out by the patient or other non-professional users. The invention provides a system based on recirculation of dialysate from small dialysate containers, which allows for very small dialysate consumption and easy portability. The system thereby also allows for long- duration dialysis without use of large volumes of dialysate. The invention may be implemented as a hemodialysis system, a process for administering dialysate, or as a method for performing dialysis.
Patent AU-2007236551-B2 (AU)
Title: Coupling arrangement and system for continuous haulage conveyor
Inventor: PIETSCH MICHAEL
IPC: B65G15/08
Filed: 2007-04-05
Granted: 2013-10-03
Abstract: A connector, and coupling system, for portions of a belt for a conveyor system. A connector (10),(60) has inter-cooperating releasable coupling portions (11) ,(12),(61) ,(62). These can be provided at respective ends of edge portions of a conveyor belt to be coupled. The releasable coupling portion (male/female) of one belt portion is arranged to releasably couple to the corresponding respective coupling portion (female/male) for the end of a second belt portion. The connector system permits discrete sections of conveyor belt to be removed and replaced for maintenance or repair, or one or more belt sections to be removed or inserted to shorten or lengthen the belt as required.
Patent AU-2007256601-B2 (AU)
Title: Surfactant materials and coatings for weighting agents for use in oil based drilling fluids
Inventor: BALLARD DAVID ANTONY
IPC: C09K8/035
Filed: 2007-06-11
Granted: 2012-02-02
Abstract: A wellbore fluid that includes an oleaginous continuous phase; a non- oleaginous phase; and a polymeric additive formed by mixing at least one lipophilic monomer and at least one crosslinking agent, wherein the at least one lipophilic monomer is at least one of an epoxide-functionalized derivative of at least one selected from soybean oil, linseed oil, rapeseed oil, cashew nut shell oil; peri Il a oil, tung oil, oiticia oil, safflower oil, poppy oil, hemp oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, high-oleic triglycerides, triglycerides of euphorbia plants, peanut oil, olive oil, olive kernel oil, almond oil, kapok oil, hazelnut oil, apricot kernel oil, beechnut oil, lupine oil, maize oil, sesame oil, grapeseed oil, lallemantia oil, castor oil, herring oil, sardine oil, menhaden oil, whale oil, tall oil, and synthetic aliphatic or aromatic ethers, and the at least one crosslinking agent includes at least one selected from amines, alcohols, phenols, thiols, carbanions, carboxylates, and mixtures thereof is disclosed.
Patent AU-2007281272-B2 (AU)
Title: Aqueous dispersions of polyurethane compositions with ketone-hydrazide
Inventor: PAJERSKI ANTHONY D
IPC: C09D175/04
Filed: 2007-07-27
Granted: 2012-09-13
Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of polyurethane composites is made by forming a dispersion of urethane prepolymer or polymer and ketone functional molecular by dispersing them in an aqueous media and adding a hydrazine functional molecule. When the ketone functional molecule is derived from levulinic acid and epoxidized vegetable oil, the resulting urethane dispersion has enhanced coalescence with less need for coalescing aids.
Patent AU-2007322075-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods of enhancing immune response using electroporation-assisted vaccination and boosting
Inventor: KJEKEN RUNE
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2007-11-16
Granted: 2013-07-25
Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing immune responses. Such methods involve the administration of vaccine compositions to different tissues to elicit an enhanced immune response. The enhanced response arises from the vaccination and boosting route of administration in two separate patient tissues, for example, by first administering a priming vaccination into skin and later administering a boost vaccination in muscle. In each case, priming and boosting, the administration of the vaccine composition is preferably carried out using contemporaneous electroporation-assisted delivery of the antigenic agent.
Patent AU-2007339473-B2 (AU)
Title: Saw, handle and blade
Inventor: HIMBERT HANS
IPC: B27B33/10
Filed: 2007-12-11
Granted: 2014-01-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a saw comprising at least one handle (2) and at least one blade (1 ), the handle (2) having at least one fastening device having at least one first part in the form of a rotational body (6), which rotational body (6) can be turned around a first turning axis (6), the blade (1) being detachable from the handle (2) and having at least one through cut out (3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e) extending from an edge of the blade (1). Said first turning axis (6) extends through said at least one cut out (3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e). The present invention also relates to a handle for use in a saw and a blade for use in a saw.
Patent AU-2007353817-B2 (AU)
Title: Conduction structure for infrared microbolometer sensors
Inventor: COFFEY KEVIN R
IPC: G01J5/20
Filed: 2007-10-17
Granted: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A conduction structure for infrared microbolometer sensors and a method for sensing electromagnetic radiation may be provided. The microbolometer may include a first conductor layer (64) and a second conductor layer (68). The microbolometer further may include a bolometer layer (62) between the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer.
Patent AU-2008200348-B2 (AU)
Title: Thermally robust illuminator probe tip
Inventor: AULD JACK R
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 2008-01-23
Granted: 2012-06-14
Abstract: THERMALLY ROBUST ILLUMINATION PROBE TIP In embodiments of the invention, a plastic optical fiber is bonded to a high temperature distal part to form a thermally robust illumination probe. The distal part is short in length, is made of a high temperature material(s), has a proper shape for guiding light in a desired application, and may be coated with a reflective coating to ensure that the light rays trapped within the part do not escape when the side of the part is in contact with high refractive index or absorptive materials. The distal part may be made of high temperature material(s) such as high temperature plastic rods, glass optical fibers, and so on. The distal end may be tapered or sculpted to a desired configuration. The plastic optical fiber and the high temperature distal part may be joined, using an optical adhesive, inside a steel cannula, a plastic hub, an optical connector, etc.
Patent AU-2008202976-B2 (AU)
Title: Vascular therapeutics
Inventor: KHACHIGIAN LEVON MICHAEL
IPC: A61P27/02
Filed: 2008-07-02
Granted: 2012-05-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preventing or reducing restenosis, neointima formation, graft failure, atherosclerosis, angiogenesis and/or solid tumour growth in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject a prophylactically effective dose of a nucleic acid which decreases the level of c-Jun mRNA, c-Jun mRNA translation or nuclear accumulation or activity of c-Jun. It is preferred that the nucleic acid is a DNAzyme that targets c-Jun mRNA.
Patent AU-2008248549-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for the elastographic examination of tissue
Inventor: INGOLF SACK
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 2008-05-07
Granted: 2011-12-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for elastographically examining tissue. Said method comprises the following steps: at least one mechanical wave that oscillates primarily or exclusively perpendicular to the direction of propagation thereof is excited in the tissue (31) which has first elastic properties at least at one first point in time and second elastic properties differing from the first elastic properties at least at one second point in time; and a first deflection or deflection rate of an oscillation of the wave is determined at the first point in time as a measure of the first elastic properties, and a second deflection or deflection rate of an oscillation of the wave is determined at the second point in time as a measure of the second elastic properties. The invention further relates to an apparatus for elastographically examining tissue.
Patent AU-2008250953-B2 (AU)
Title: Carbohydrate-containing pan cancer marker
Inventor: LEE CHI-YU GREGORY
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2008-05-14
Granted: 2013-10-31
Abstract: The effective epitope of CA215, a known cancer marker and antigen, has been demonstrated to include a carbohydrate moiety of defined composition and to be non- reactive with anti-human IgG, IgA and IgM, although CA215 is an immunoglobulin heavy chain-like molecule. The defined epitope may be used to prepare immunogenic compositions for treatment and prevention of cancers in humans and may be optimized as to protocol and formulation in animal model systems. Improved protocols for diagnosis and treatment are also described.
Patent AU-2008260933-B2 (AU)
Title: Transfer tool
Inventor: SHIMA HIDETO
IPC: B43L19/00
Filed: 2008-06-05
Granted: 2014-05-22
Abstract: In a transfer tool (A), a refill (3) is provided with a reel section (31) for holding a transfer tape (T); a transfer head (35) for transferring a transfer object arranged on the transfer tape (T) to a material to which the transfer object is to be transferred; and a supporting plate (34), which has the reel section (31) attached thereon and has a base end section (351) of the transfer head (35) integrally arranged. An engaging section (5) is arranged among the base end section (351), a first case member (1) and a second case member (2) to prevent the base end section (351), the first case member (1) and the second case member (2) from relatively turning.
Patent AU-2008263765-B2 (AU)
Title: Formation of proteoliposomes containing membrane proteins by means of an acellular protein synthesis system
Inventor: JEAN-LUC LENORMAND
IPC: A61K39/385
Filed: 2008-04-25
Granted: 2011-10-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining proteoliposomes containing membrane proteins. This method is characterized in that lipid vesicles are incubated in the reaction medium of an acellular protein transcription/translation system.
Patent AU-2008269619-B2 (AU)
Title: Improved well intervention system
Inventor: EDWARDS JEFFREY CHARLES
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2008-06-19
Granted: 2014-01-30
Abstract: A well intervention system is described which has a riser access drive adapted to be located below a vessel, or a rig, work floor. The riser is tensioned and extends from a subsea wellhead to the access device which, in use, is attached to the riser at the location below the work floor. Embodiments of the invention are described.
Patent AU-2008271605-B2 (AU)
Title: Wall system for catalytic beds of synthesis reactors and relative production process
Inventor: MIRCO TAROZZO
IPC: B01J8/02
Filed: 2008-06-30
Granted: 2011-07-28
Abstract: A system (8; 9; 50) is described of walls for catalytic beds of synthesis reactors (1), in which there is a wall (14) in direct contact with a catalytic bed (7) for containing it, said wall (14) having a plurality of portions (17) permeable to the gases and a plurality of portions (19; 54; 55) impermeable to the gases, said portions (17) permeable to the gases being equipped with slits (18; 52, 53; 60; 70) of a size such as to allow the free passage of the synthesis gases through them but not the passage of the catalyst, in which the slits are obtained with milling, water cutting or electro-erosion processing.
Patent AU-2008279775-B2 (AU)
Title: Fuel compositions comprising tetramethylcyclohexane
Inventor: RYDER JASON A
IPC: C10G3/00
Filed: 2008-07-17
Granted: 2012-09-13
Abstract: A fuel composition comprises at least a tetramethylcyclohexane and a fuel component. The tetramethylcyclohexane can be used as a fuel component or as a fuel additive in the fuel composition. The fuel composition may further comprise a conventional fuel component selected from a petroleum-based fuel component such as diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene or gasoline; or a coal-based fuel component. Methods of making and using the fuel composition are also disclosed.
Patent AU-2008286775-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and method of determining a precoding matrix in a multi- input multi-output (MIMO) system
Inventor: SANDIP SARKAR
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2008-08-15
Granted: 2011-11-17
Abstract: Techniques for sending multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) transmissions in wireless communication systems are described. In one design, a transmitter sends a first reference signal via a first link, e.g., a cell-specific reference signal via the downlink. The transmitter receives channel quality indicator (CQI) information determined by a receiver based on the first reference signal. The transmitter also receives a second reference signal from the receiver via a second link, e.g., a sounding reference signal via the uplink. The transmitter obtains at least one MIMO channel matrix for the first link based on the second reference signal. The transmitter determines at least one precoding matrix based on the at least one MIMO channel matrix, e.g., in accordance with ideal eigen-beamforming or pseudo eigen-beamforming. The transmitter then sends a data transmission to the receiver based on the at least one precoding matrix and the CQI information.
Patent AU-2008302740-B2 (AU)
Title: System and method to determine electric motor efficiency nonintrusively
Inventor: LU BIN
IPC: G01R31/34
Filed: 2008-06-03
Granted: 2014-01-16
Abstract: A system and method for nonintrusively determining electric motor efficiency includes a processor programmed to, while the motor is in operation, determine a plurality of stator input currents, electrical input data, a rotor speed, a value of stator resistance, and an efficiency of the motor based on the determined rotor speed, the value of stator resistance, the plurality of stator input currents, and the electrical input data. The determination of the rotor speed is based on one of the input power and the plurality of stator input currents. The determination of the value of the stator resistance is based on at least one of a horsepower rating and a combination of the plurality of stator input currents and the electrical input data. The electrical input data includes at least one of an input power and a plurality of stator input voltages.
Patent AU-2008332073-B2 (AU)
Title: Arrangement related to equipment for continuous or semi-continuous casting of metal
Inventor: OYEN GEIR
IPC: B22D37/00
Filed: 2008-11-26
Granted: 2012-08-23
Abstract: A device in connection with equipment for continuous or semi-continuous casting of metal, in particular direct mould (DC) casting of aluminium in the form of a billet or wire billet, comprising a mould with a cavity or mould (3) that is provided with an inlet connected, via supply channels (6, 18) and a distribution chamber (5), to a metal reservoir (13) and an outlet arranged in the mould with a support and devices for cooling the metal. In connection with the supply channels (6, 18) between the metal reservoir (13) and the moulds (3), a metal lifting container (15) is arranged that is connected at an inlet (16) to the metal reservoir (13) via a channel (18) and to the distribution chamber (5) and the moulds (3) via an outlet (17) via another channel (6). The metal lifting container is sealed from the surroundings and has a connection socket (19) for connection to a vacuum source so that, when a casting operation starts, metal is designed to be sucked into the metal lifting container and lifted to a level that is higher than the level of the distribution chamber (5) above the moulds (3).
Patent AU-2008356493-B2 (AU)
Title: Pneumatic drifter with replaceable foot pieces
Inventor: JAMES MURRAY WILLIAM
IPC: E21B3/02
Filed: 2008-12-19
Granted: 2011-11-24
Abstract: Pneumatic drifters containing a drifter cylinder with removable feet and associated methods for using the pneumatic drifters are described. The removable feet are connected to feet pad of a drifter cylinder with multiple fasteners. The mating surfaces of the feet and the feet pad are provided with complimentary features that limit the shearing forces on the fasteners during operation of the drifter rock drill. The removable feet can be replaced quickly and easily without have to replace the entire drifter cylinder, thereby saving time and reducing costs. Other embodiments are also described.
Patent AU-2008360356-B2 (AU)
Title: A system for driving asynchronously multiple motors by one inverter and for realizing frequency variation and speed adjusting of rotors
Inventor: ZHOU SHUNXIN
IPC: H02P5/74
Filed: 2008-10-13
Granted: 2014-07-24
Abstract: A system for driving asynchronously multiple motors by one inverter (6) and for realizing frequency variation and speed adjusting of rotors includes a motor set (1), a rectifier set (2), a chopper set (3), an isolator set (4), a current limiter set (5), a power capacitor set (6), an inverter (7), a speed feedback voltage detector (8) and a current feedback voltage detector (9). The rotors of four motors (M1, M2, M3, M4) of the motor set are respectively connected at a point (D) with the corresponding anodes of three rectifying diodes of four rectifiers of the rectifier set (2). The inverter is a full-bridge inverter or a half-bridge inverter.