baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2007223574-B2 (AU)
Title: A standoff iris recognition system
Inventor: RIDA HAMZA
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2007-03-01
Granted: 2011-09-08
Abstract: An iris recognition system having pupil and iris border conditioning prior to iris mapping and analysis. The system may obtain and filter an image of an eye. A pupil of the mage may be selected and segmented. Portions of the pupil border can be evaluated and pruned. A curve may be fitted on at least the invalid portions of the pupil border. The iris of the eye with an acceptable border of the pupil as an inside border of the iris may be selected from the image. The iris outside border having sclera and eyelash/lid boundaries may be grouped using a cluster angular range based on eye symmetry. The sclera boundaries may be fitted with a curve. The eyelash/lid boundaries may be extracted or masked. The iris may be segmented, mapped and analyzed.
Patent AU-2007251822-B2 (AU)
Title: Use of 4, 17 beta-dihydroxyandrost-4-ene-3-one for treating cancers
Inventor: TEICHMANN ALEXANDER TOBIAS
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2007-05-11
Granted: 2012-08-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel uses of 4,17β dihydroxyandrost-4-ene-3-one (hereinafter 4-hydroxytestosterone), to a process for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to the use of said compounds for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of breast cancer in mammals irrespective of the estrogen- receptor status of the tumor.
Patent AU-2007313876-B2 (AU)
Title: Molds for use in contact lens production
Inventor: HEINRICH MATIAS D
IPC: B29C33/30
Filed: 2007-10-24
Granted: 2012-04-12
Abstract: The present invention provides molds (102, 103) useful in contact lens production, which molds incorporate a centering and spacing feature in the form of tabs (116) on one of the mold halves. The spacing feature both centers the mold halves in relationship to each other and permits free flow of excess monomer from the mold. Additionally, the spacing feature aids in height control of the one mold half in relation to the other mold half.
Patent AU-2008201891-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Variable Contribution Progressive Jackpots
Inventor: YOSELOFF MARK L
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2008-04-30
Granted: 2014-03-20
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution progressive jackpots are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to the progressive jackpot meter. DSMDB-2251365 Select reseed amount -1010 Select hidden jackpot amount Select threshold values and contribution rates Verify values J\J Confirm results Save values 1-060
Patent AU-2008208047-B2 (AU)
Title: Multi-link support for network based mobility management systems
Inventor: GEORGE TSIRTSIS
IPC: H04W8/06
Filed: 2008-01-21
Granted: 2011-10-20
Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to systems and methods for processing messages in a wireless communications environment. In an aspect, a communications method is provided. The method includes establishing a communications link though an access component with a network domain node and enabling at least one other communications link through at least one other access component with the network domain node. This also includes enabling concurrent communications with the network domain node via the access component or the other access component.
Patent AU-2008238250-B2 (AU)
Title: Novel vanilloid receptor ligands and the use thereof for the production of pharmaceuticals
Inventor: SAUNDERS DEREK JOHN
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2008-04-16
Granted: 2013-01-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel vanilloid receptor ligands, a method for the production thereof, pharmaceuticals containing said compounds, and the use of said compounds for the production of pharmaceuticals.
Patent AU-2008241368-B2 (AU)
Title: Manipulation of plant senescence using modified promoters
Inventor: SPANGENBERG GERMAN
IPC: A01H3/00
Filed: 2008-04-21
Granted: 2014-10-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manipulating senescence in plants. The invention also relates to vectors useful in such methods, transformed plants with modified senescence characteristics and plant cells, seeds and other parts of such plants
Patent AU-2008245900-B2 (AU)
Title: Engineered renal tissue
Inventor: FANG CARRIE H
IPC: A61K35/22
Filed: 2008-04-22
Granted: 2013-07-25
Abstract: Biocompatible tissue repair implant devices and their methods of use are provided for repairing a diseased kidney tissue. The present invention relates to methods of removing a portion of kidney tissue from a host or donor, mincing it, placing it on a bioresorbable scaffold, and implanting the scaffold into a defect site in a kidney of a host or patient for use in the treatment of degenerative kidney diseases. The compositions and methods provide a pluhpotent milieu for the de-novo generation of renal tubular structures in the replacement of diseased kidney tissue. The processes and devices are useful in the treatment of medical conditions and diseases relating to the kidneys such as trauma, necrosis, and both acute and chronic forms of renal failure.
Patent AU-2008252931-B2 (AU)
Title: An extended-release composition comprising a somatostatin derivative in microparticles
Inventor: OLIVIER LAMBERT
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 2008-05-23
Granted: 2011-09-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to improved microparticles comprising a somatostatin analogue, a process of making said microparticles and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.
Patent AU-2008255927-B2 (AU)
Title: G-protein-conjugated receptor having altered ligand affinity, and use thereof
Inventor: MURAMATSU IKUNOBU
IPC: C12N1/19
Filed: 2008-05-22
Granted: 2012-12-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a modified G-protein-conjugated receptor having an altered ligand affinity, which is produced by binding a G-protein-conjugated receptor to a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence depicted in SEQ ID NO:1. An agonist or antagonist of the modified G-protein-conjugated receptor can be screened by using a transformant in which the modified G-protein-conjugated receptor is expressed. The modified G-protein-conjugated receptor enables to provide a technique for analyzing the function of a G-protein-conjugated receptor whose identity has not been found yet.
Patent AU-2008258605-B2 (AU)
Title: Filter device
Inventor: BONN HEINZ
IPC: B01D25/21
Filed: 2008-06-02
Granted: 2013-02-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device comprising at least one filter chamber (7) arranged between a chamber side (4) and a membrane side (6) of two parallel filter plates (1) and divided by means of two filter cloths (4), the membrane sides (6) of the two filter plates (1) each comprising a membrane (3), an outlet (7), and a deviation element (12) applied to the outlet (7) and penetrating the membrane (3). When the filter device is closed, a suspension containing a solid substance can be introduced between the filter cloths (4) in such a way that a filtrate penetrates the filter cloths (4) on the chamber side (4) and on the membrane side (6), while the solid substance is deposited in a filter cake on the filter cloths (4). The filtrate flows first essentially parallel to the filter cloth (4) towards the outlet (7), is deviated by means of the deviation element (12) in an outflow direction (8) perpendicular to the filter cloth (4), and flows through the outlet (7). When the filter device is open, the filter plates (1) are at a distance from each other such that the filter cloths (4) can be removed with the filter cake from the filter chamber (7). In order to avoid loss of tightness of the filter device, a sealing edge (16) of the deviating element (12) is flush with the membrane in a sealing manner.
Patent AU-2008280799-B2 (AU)
Title: Immunogenic polypeptides and monoclonal antibodies
Inventor: BROOKES ROGER
IPC: C12N15/31
Filed: 2008-07-23
Granted: 2013-07-11
Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for eliciting an immune response against Streptococcus pneumoniae. More particularly, the compositions and methods relate to immunogenic polypeptides, including fragments of PhtD and variants thereof, and nucleic acids, vectors and transfected cells that encode or express the polypeptides. Methods of making and using the immunogenic polypeptides are also described.
Patent AU-2008281721-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and device for fixing/stabilising a sample
Inventor: HOLLANDER VERA
IPC: G01N1/30
Filed: 2008-08-01
Granted: 2014-02-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for fixing and/or stabilising a sample. Biomolecules and tissues are stabilised or fixed, i.e. preserved. Biomolecules to be stabilised are especially DNA, RNA and proteins. The aim of the invention is to improve the fixing and/or stabilising of biomolecules and tissues and to be able to analyse same in a certain form in a simplified manner. To this end, a sample is placed into a permeable container having a maximum height of 10 mm, preferably 5 mm. The dimensions of the sample are suitably defined first by pressing an opening of the container into the sample. The permeable container filled with the sample is submerged in a fixing and/or stabilising means. As a result, the sample is fixed and/or stabilised. A permeable container having the above-mentioned height and a sharp-edged opening is provided for the invention.
Patent AU-2008309146-B2 (AU)
Title: Systems and methods for measuring translation activity in viable cells
Inventor: SMILANSKY ZEEV
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2008-10-07
Granted: 2014-06-12
Abstract: The present invention provides systems for measuring protein translation and methods for measuring overall translation activity in viable cells or subcellular compartments. The methods of the present invention identify general ribosomal activity, if desired at sub-cellular resolution, thereby providing a signal indicating the rate of any of the steps of protein synthesis selected from initiation, elongation, termination or recycling. The translation system of the present invention can be used to identify translation modulators in high-throughput-screening (HTS).
Patent AU-2009209696-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods and compositions using Klotho-FGF fusion polypeptides
Inventor: GLASS DAVID
IPC: C12N15/62
Filed: 2009-01-26
Granted: 2012-04-19
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, kits and compositions for preventing or treating age-related conditions or metabolic disorders. The Klotho fusion polypeptides of the invention include at least a Klotho protein or an active fragment thereof. The Klotho fusion proteins are useful in the treatment and preventionofa variety of age-related conditions and metabolic disorders.
Patent AU-2009212499-B2 (AU)
Title: Automatic battery reconnection
Inventor: KULKARNI ASHOK B
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2009-02-03
Granted: 2014-02-13
Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply system (50) includes power converter circuitry (52) configured to convert AC input power to a first DC power and a second DC power to the first DC power, a battery pack (56) configured to provide the second DC power, a power relay mechanism (54) coupled to the power converter circuitry (52) and to the battery pack (56) that selectively moves between an open position and a closed position, the power relay mechanism (54) coupling the battery(56) pack to the power converter circuitry (52) when in the closed position and isolating the battery pack (56) from the power converter circuitry (52) when in the open position, and control circuitry (62) configured to provide a control signal, where the power relay mechanism (54) includes a motor actuator(60) coupled to the control circuitry (62), the motor actuator (60) being responsive to the control signal to change the power relay mechanism (54) from the open position to the closed position.
Patent AU-2009223453-B2 (AU)
Title: Methotrexate adjuvants to reduce toxicity and methods for using the same
Inventor: KARG TRAVIS
IPC: C07F15/00
Filed: 2009-03-02
Granted: 2014-05-01
Abstract: Methods are provided for using methotrexate (MTX) active agents in which reduced host toxicity is observed. Aspects of the methods include administering to a subject an effective amount of an MTX active agent in conjunction with a MTX toxicity-reducing adjuvant, such as a 2,2'-anhydropyrimidine, a derivative thereof or a uridine phosphorylase inhibitor. Also provided are compositions and kits that find use in practicing embodiments of the invention. The methods and compositions find use in a variety of applications, including the treatment of a variety of different disease conditions.
Patent AU-2009225326-B2 (AU)
Title: Transponder
Inventor: OFFERMANN WOLFGANG
IPC: H04B1/59
Filed: 2009-10-13
Granted: 2013-04-04
Abstract: The aim is to provide a solution for the use of a transponder in a commercial installation, particularly a power plant, which allows problems and dangerous situations existing in this context to be avoided and the attainable occupational safety in a commercial installation, particularly a power plant, to be increased. This is achieved through the use of a transponder (2), which has a reception element (7), a transmission element (8), a visual display unit (6) and a memory element (10) and also a control element (9) which is operatively connected to these, in a commercial installation, particularly a power plant, in an arrangement or positioning on or in proximity to a component or at a switching or measuring point associated with said component for the purpose of visually displaying an operating state for the component or the switching or measuring point associated therewith using the visual display unit (6) of the transponder (2). s -3
Patent AU-2009243504-B2 (AU)
Title: Support element for pieces of pasta and pasta working plant provided with such support element
Inventor: FAZION DORIANO
IPC: A23L7/109
Filed: 2009-12-03
Granted: 2013-07-18
Abstract: B4526-AU Abstract The present invention relates to a pan-like support element designed to be hung, in use, for transporting sheet material throughout a sheet material working plant, comprising: 5 - at least one plate-like body (2) for supporting the sheet material, having a front (F) and a rear (R); - at least one holding portion (3) extending from at least one surface of the at least one plate-like body (2), - hanging means (6) provided at the rear (R) for engagement with 10 dragging and support means of a plant for working sheet materials, and the at least one holding portion (3) comprising at least one lug (3a) rising from the plate-like body (2), or from a base element (3c) secured thereto, and supports a top transverse element extending substantially parallely to the plate like body (2) and transversally to the front (F)-rear (R) direction thereof. Fig. 1 6d6c S 3b .3a Fg2 -L 6e d 6c 6d 6c 6 6 Fig. 1 6b 6b--i 6a 6a -2d Fig. 3 2a I 6b 6bi 2b- 2b 3b S F 3 6 F g .e F ig . 9 3a Fig. 6ig 44a 3d XAo 3 Fig. 9 3c 3,3c Fig. 7 3a 3b e Fig. 8
Patent AU-2009252308-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for sterilization of powdery or granular substances and apparatus for the sterilization by the method
Inventor: HIRATA TOSHIO
IPC: A23L3/22
Filed: 2009-05-26
Granted: 2014-10-02
Abstract: Provided are a method for the sterilization of powdery or granular substances which can protect powdery or granular substances from quality deterioration caused by heating and which can attain sufficient sterilization effect and a sterilization apparatus suitable for the method.  A method for the sterilization of powdery or granular substances, characterized by comprising the heating/pressurizing step of feeding a powdery or granular substance into a heating gas flow pipe kept in a heated and pressurized condition and transferring the powdery or granular substance while bringing the powdery or granular substance into direct contact with a condensable heating gas for 0.008 to 2 seconds in the heating gas flow pipe and the instantaneous vacuum sterilization step of releasing the condensable heating gas and the powdery or granular substance instantaneously into a space having a pressure lower than that in the heating gas flow pipe to boil the water contained in microorganisms adhering to the powdery or granular substance and thus destroy the tissue of the microorganisms; and an apparatus for the sterilization of powdery or granular substances by the method.
Patent AU-2009298131-B2 (AU)
Title: CD86 antagonist multi-target binding proteins
Inventor: THOMPSON PETER ARMSTRONG
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2009-10-02
Granted: 2016-07-14
Abstract: This disclosure provides a multi-specific fusion protein composed of a CD86 antagonist binding domain and another binding domain that is an IL-10 agonist, an HLA-G agonist, an HGF agonist, an IL-35 agonist, a PD-1 agonist, a BTLA agonist, a LIGHT antagonist, a GITRL antagonist or a CD40 antagonist. The multi-specific fusion protein may also include an intervening domain that separates the other domains. This disclosure also provides polynucleotides encoding the multi-specific fusion proteins, compositions of the fusion proteins, and methods of using the multi-specific fusion proteins and compositions.
Patent AU-2009307729-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods for determining active ingredients in pro-drug PEG protein conjugates with releasable PEG reagents (in vitro de-PEGylation)
Inventor: VARADI KATALIN
IPC: G01N33/86
Filed: 2009-10-20
Granted: 2015-09-17
Abstract: The invention relates to the development of in vitro assay systems that force the release of a water-soluble polymer, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polysialic acid (PSA), from proteins modified with a reversibly-linked water-soluble polymer. The invention includes methods for analyzing the release of the water- soluble polymer and measuring regained protein activity. The invention further includes methods appropriate for the quality control of proteins modified with releasable water-soluble polymers, including polymers like PEG and PSA.
Patent AU-2009313198-B2 (AU)
Title: Compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR kinase
Inventor: CHARRIER JEAN-DAMIEN
IPC: A61K31/4965
Filed: 2009-11-10
Granted: 2016-03-24
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pyrazine compounds of formula (I) wherein L, n, R
Patent AU-2009326993-B2 (AU)
Title: Alpha-derivatives of cis-monounsaturated fatty acids intended for use as a drug
Inventor: ESCRIBA RUIZ PABLO VICENTE
IPC: C07C59/42
Filed: 2009-12-04
Granted: 2016-06-16
Abstract: The invention relates to alpha-derivatives of cis-monounsaturated fatty acids intended for use as a drug. More specifically, the invention relates to compounds having formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives and salts thereof, in which (a) and (b) can have any value between 0 and 14, (X) can be substituted by any atom or group of atoms with a weight between 4 and 200 Da, and (R) can be substituted by any atom or group of atoms with a weight between 1 and 200 Da, intended for use as a drug.
Patent AU-2009345108-B2 (AU)
Title: System and method for delivering and monitoring medication
Inventor: KHAIR MOHAMMAD M
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2009-06-10
Granted: 2014-10-16
Abstract: A method of delivering medication to a patient utilizing a medication delivery system is provided. A first medication to be delivered to the patient is supplied. The patient's identity is verified. The first medication is selected on a user interface to be delivered to the patient. The volume of the medication the patient will receive is entered. The first medication is injected into the patient through a flow sensor assembly. The flow rate and the volume of the first medication delivered to the patient are monitored by the flow sensor assembly while the injection occurs. A visual display provides information related to the injection. The method updates the patient's electronic medical administration record to capture the information regarding the injection of the first medication.
Patent AU-2009353658-B2 (AU)
Title: Control pin and spout system for heating metal casting distribution spout configurations
Inventor: COOPER TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: C21C5/42
Filed: 2009-10-08
Granted: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A control pin system, including an apparatus and method, for use in controlling the flow of molten metal in a molten metal distribution system for casting, with some aspects of the control pin including: a control pin body with an internal cavity and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface is sized and configured to operatively interact with an internal surface of a spout to effectively control the flow of molten metal through a spout aperture; and a heater element within the internal cavity of the control pin body. In other embodiments, the heater may be located within the spout body and transferring heat to the control pin.
Patent AU-2010201337-B2 (AU)
Title: North finding device, system and method
Inventor: ALBO MORDECHAY
IPC: G01C19/00
Filed: 2010-04-06
Granted: 2015-03-05
Abstract: A device includes: a gyroscope adapted to be mounted to a goniometer, wherein a sensitivity axis of the gyroscope is substantially perpendicular to a rotation axis of the goniometer, 5 wherein the goniometer is adapted to provide at least a first goniometer azimuth reading (Al) at a first azimuthal direction and a second goniometer azimuth reading (A2) at a second azimuthal direction, wherein the gyroscope is adapted to provide at least a first gyroscope angular rate reading (o l) at the first azimuthal direction and a second gyroscope angular rate reading (o2) at the second azimuthal direction, wherein the device enables measurement of a 0 tilt angle. P-10945 r302 level the device I Fr 3 04 first goniometer azimuth reading (A1) first gyroscope angular rate reading (ol) A_ r rotate the goniometer to a new (second) azimuthal direction IF r308 wait for the gyro to "settle" I r 3 10 second goniometer azimuth reading (A2) second gyroscope angular rate reading (o2) Pe r C312 Perform Calculations
Patent AU-2010218112-B2 (AU)
Title: Therapeutic member for use in brachytherapy deliverable to an implant site
Inventor: LAMOUREUX GARY A
IPC: A61N5/00
Filed: 2010-02-23
Granted: 2014-11-20
Abstract: A therapeutic member for use in brachytherapy deliverable to an implant site by way of a needle comprises a single radioactive source encapsulated by a bio-absorbable material having an outer surface including one or more ribs encircling the single radioactive source, a leading edge endcap rib and a trailing edge endcap rib. The one or more ribs reduces a tendency of the member to migrate and rotate within a patient's body after implantation. The encapsulating material further includes a first rail formed from the bio-absorbable material extending at least from opposite sides of the outer surface of the encapsulating material along the longitudinal axis of the therapeutic member, and a second rail formed from the bio-absorbable material extending at least from opposite sides of the outer surface of the encapsulating material along the longitudinal axis of the therapeutic member, the second rail arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to a plane in which the first rail is arranged.
Patent AU-2010230063-B2 (AU)
Title: Anti-mesothelin antibodies
Inventor: HO MITCHELL
IPC: C07K16/30
Filed: 2010-03-23
Granted: 2015-06-25
Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal anti-mesothelin antibodies and antibody fragments and methods for their use. The antibodies can be completely human.