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Patent AU-754792-B2 (AU)
Title: Compositions and methods for reducing the quantity but not the concentration of active ingredients delivered by a dentifrice
Inventor: FISCHER DAN E
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 1998-11-05
Granted: 2002-11-28
Abstract: Toothpaste and other dentifrices formulated to include a volume increasing agent (density reducing agent) in order to significantly increase the volume of the toothpaste at the time it is dispensed onto a toothbrush. The inventive dental compositions preferably include a substantial quantity of entrained air or other gas in order to reduce the density, and hence the weight, of toothpaste actually placed within a person's mouth. The result is a reduction in the amount of active ingredients introduced into a person's mouth that might be ingested. The entrained air or other gas can also increase the availability of the active ingredient since the foamed composition increases the dispersibility of the active ingredients within saliva. The net effect is that a person decreases the actual amount of toothpaste without decreasing the volume, or visual amount, of toothpaste dispensed on the toothbrush. The density-reduction effect can be augmented using a low density filler in addition to, or instead of, entrained gas. The inventive dentifrices might be pre-foamed with a storage container or formulated to foam in situ when dispensed from the storage container.
Patent AU-704601-B2 (AU)
Title: Zinc finger protein derivatives and methods therefor
Inventor: BARBAS CARLOS F III
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1995-01-18
Granted: 1999-04-29
Abstract: An assay is described which allows for identification of novel modulating zinc finger-nucleotide binding polypeptides. Such proteins are useful for inhibiting, activating or enhancing gene expression from a zinc finger-nucleotide binding motif containing promoter or other transcriptional control element, as well as a structural gene or RNA sequence. Also described are novel zinc finger-nucleotide binding polypeptides.
Patent AU-573529-B2 (AU)
Title: Hybrid proteins
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN R
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 1983-05-12
Granted: 1988-06-16
Abstract: A hybrid protein including protein fragments joined together by peptide bonds, the hybrid protein including, in sequential order, beginning at the amino terminal end of the hybrid protein, (a) the enzymatically active Fragment A of diphtheria (b) a fragment including the cleavage domain 11 adjacent the Fragment A of diphtheria toxin, (c) a fragment including at least a portion of the hydrophobic domain of Fragment B of diphtheria toxin and not including the generalized eukaryotic binding site of the Fragment B, and (d) a fragment including a portion of a cell-specific polypeptide ligand, the portion including at least a portion of the binding domain of the polypeptide ligand, the portion of the binding domain being effective to cause the hybrid protein to bind selectively to a predetermined class of cells to be attacked by the enzymatically active Fragment A.
Patent AU-559657-B2 (AU)
Title: Discharge camp circuit
Inventor: GOODCHILD MICHAEL PATRICK
IPC: H05B41/04
Filed: 1983-08-02
Granted: 1987-03-19
Abstract: Electronic starter circuits for discharge lamps have been proposed employing the pulse producing properties of a non-linear dielectric element. This starter uses such an element (CV) which can produce a voltage pulse substantially in excess of twice the peak of the supplied voltage in response to a voltage pulse above its saturation voltage. The starter includes a semiconductor switch (S) and a diode steering circuit (D1, D2, D3) which connects the switch across the circuit input terminals (4, 6) in one polarity to pass preheating current through the lamp cathodes (2, 3) and in another part of the starting cycle connects the switch (S) in the opposite polarity in series with the non-linear dielectric element (CV) to apply an ignition voltage pulse across the lamp (1).
Patent AU-685598-B2 (AU)
Title: Inhibition of protease activity of human whole blood cell lysates
Inventor: OH SE-KYUNG
IPC: C12Q1/37
Filed: 1995-03-09
Granted: 1998-01-22
Abstract: A method of inhibiting proteolytic degradation of a thermally-stable intracellular protein is described. The method involves adding 1 or more denaturing agents to a sample which contains the protease and the protein of interest and heating the resulting solution at a temperature and for period of time sufficient to denature the protease. The method optionally includes a step for lysing the cell if the protein of interest is contained in a cell in order to release said protein. Additionally, a method of determining Mx protein induced by interferon in a blood sample is described. The method involves adding to a blood sample a lysing agent, a denaturing agent, and a detergent selected to solubilize Mx protein. The sample containing Mx protein is then heated at a temperature of from about 50 DEG  C. to about 60 DEG  C. for a period of time of from about 1 minute to about 30 minutes, and the Mx protein in the solution then is determined. Also described is a solution including a synthetic matrix mimicking whole blood cell lysates, or actual whole blood cell lysates, to which a known concentration of a thermally-stable intracellular protein is added to prepare a control material. In addition, a solution free of a protease that degrades the intracellular protein is disclosed, such solution remaining stable at 4 DEG  C. for at least three weeks.
Patent AU-569850-B2 (AU)
Title: Data collection system
Inventor: EGLISE DAVID
IPC: G07F9/08
Filed: 1983-10-18
Granted: 1988-02-25
Abstract: A system for collecting data from machines is particularly but not exclusively, suited for use as a vending machine audit system, and, in the preferred embodiment, comprises an audit controller which records transaction data relating to the operation of the machine and periodically is caused to transfer the data into a data storage module in the form of a non-volatile memory. The module can be removed and inserted into a down-loading machine at a central location which extracts the data and uses it to provide a transaction record.The audit controller stores in the module a predetermined indication code only after first checking that the transaction data has been correctly stored in the module. The indication code signifies to the down-loading machine that the data was correctly transferred to the module. There is thus no need to lock the module into the controller during data transfer, because removal of the module during data transfer will not result in the production of an incorrect transaction record.Transfer of data to the module takes place only if the module stores an appropriate security code. If the customer forgets his own security code, access to the data is permitted by storing in the module a "skeleton" code known to the manufacturer.
Patent AU-568615-B2 (AU)
Title: Mass analysing a sample by use of a quadrupole ion trap
Inventor: STAFFORD GEORGE CATERINE
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 1983-12-01
Granted: 1988-01-07
Abstract: In a quadrupole ion store or ion trap type mass spectometer, significantly improved mass selection is achieved by simultaneously trapping ions within the mass range of interest and then scanning the applied RF and DC voltages or the frequency  omega  to sequentially render unstable trapped ions of consecutive specific masses. These are passed out through apertures in an end cap to a high gain electron multiplier to provide a signal indicative of the ion mass. Sensitivity and mass resolution is also enhanced by operating the ion trap at a relatively high pressure in the range 1x10-1 to 1x10-5 torr. The presence of collision gas molecules, such as helium, improves sensitivity and mass resolution. In addition, the structure itself is built of stacked units, sealed by O-rings, which are easily disassembled for cleaning.
Patent AU-691443-B2 (AU)
Title: Use of glial neurotrophic factor (GDNF) for treatment of hearing disorders
Inventor: MAGAL ELLA
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 1997-02-14
Granted: 1998-05-14
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for preventing and/or treating injury or degeneration of cochlear (and vestibular) hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons (as well as vestibular neurons-Carpa's neurons) by administering glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF). The invention relates more specifically to methods for treating sensorineural hearing loss and vestibular disorders.
Patent AU-624586-B2 (AU)
Title: Pin junction photovoltaic element with P or N-type semiconductor layer comprising non-single crystal material containing Zn, Se, H in an amount of 1 to 4 atomic per cent and a dopant and I-type semiconductor layer comprising non-single crystal SI(H,F) material
Inventor: NAKAGAWA KATSUMI
IPC: H01L31/0296
Filed: 1988-11-21
Granted: 1992-06-18
Abstract: An improved pin junction photovoltaic element which causes photoelectromotive force by the junction of a p-type semiconductor layer, an i-type semiconductor layer and an n-type semiconductor layer, characterized in that at least one of said p-type semiconductor layer and said n-type semiconductor layer comprises a p-typed or n-typed ZnSe:H:M film, where M is a dopant of p-type or n-type: the amount of the H is in the range of from 1 to 4 atomic %: and said film contains crystal grain domains in a proportion of 65 to 85 vol % per unit volume; and said i-type semiconductor layer comprises a non-single crystal Si(H,F) film or a non-single crystal Si(C,Ge)(H,F) film.
Patent AU-635201-B2 (AU)
Title: Thickened cross-linkable polymer compositions useful in sheet and granular moulding compounds
IPC: C08J3/24
Filed: 1988-12-23
Granted: 1993-03-18
Abstract: A thickened organic polymeric composition useful for molding and capable of resisting post-molding shrinkage after being cross-linked comprises a cross-linkable base resin dissolved in an unsaturated monomer, and an additive resin selected from saturated polyesters and saturated amide waxes, the additive resin being crystalline at ambient temperatures and having a melting point (Tm) below a temperature (Tc) at which the base resin cross-linking reaction proceeds at a significant rate. The base resin and additive resin have only a partial degree of compatibility. When cooled from a temperature between Tm and Tc to a temperature between Tm and ambient the composition thickens, whereas, when it is heated to a temperature below Tc, it reverts to a flowable composition.
Patent AU-562384-B2 (AU)
Title: Packaging compressible material
Inventor: BERG ANDERS
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 1984-07-19
Granted: 1987-06-11
Abstract: @ A method of packaging articles of a compressible material, such as cleaning sponges, according to which a blank of arbitrary length is cut such that its thickness corresponds to the thickness of the article and its width corresponds to the longest dimension of the article. The blank is folded lengthwise along its centre line once and is then again folded along the centre line of the once folded blank a second time. The blank, thus folded twice, is advanced through a piece of piping the outer jacket face of which serves as a shaping template for shaping a web of foil into a tubular cover enclosing the blank and the piece of piping coaxially. The tubular cover is brought along by the advancing twice-folded blank at the discharge end of the piece of piping and the twice-folded blank is cut while enclosed in the tubular cover, into pieces in such a manner that the length of the blank corresponds to the width of the article.
Patent AU-733680-B2 (AU)
Title: Contactless integrated circuit comprising a charge pump
Inventor: KOWALSKI JACEK
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1997-06-25
Granted: 2001-05-24
Abstract: An integrated circuit (30) for non-contact operation by means of at least one coil (L) forming a tuned resonant circuit with a tuning capacitor (CA), including a charge pump (10) with two clock inputs (E1 E2), wherein the clock inputs (E1 E2) of the charge pump (10) are constantly connected to the terminals of the coil (L), at least during the periods of non-contact operation of the integrated circuit, whereby the charge pump, seen from the clock inputs thereof, is a constant component of the tuning capacitor of the tuned resonant circuit.
Patent AU-709340-B2 (AU)
Title: Container and closure with in-turned seam
Inventor: HEKAL IHAB
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 1995-08-23
Granted: 1999-08-26
Abstract: Closing of a metal container and the like using a special end closure. The open end portion of a container is outwardly folded to define a supporting ledge and a seaming or curling flange for the end closure. Such flange is folded or rolled inwardly to capture an end closure including a plastic frame that defines a dispensing opening and has bonded thereto an end panel to be peeled back to allow dispensing of product. A seaming flange is folded about a peripheral portion of an outer boundary of the frame member and then the two are enfolded generally flat above the supporting ledge of the container to form an inwardly directed seam. A modified end closure comprises a molded plastic frame member which matches the configuration of a ledge portion of the container so the seaming flange and peripheral border portion of the frame member can be rolled together in an inwardly directed curl. The closing operations can be performed without axial pressure on the container wall so they can be thinner than normal. Inwardly directed seams and curls protect the plastic end closure from damage caused by closing tools because dies and/or chucks contact the flange portion of the container rather than the end closure. A seal between the inwardly turned seam or curl and the border portion of the frame member can be enhanced by applying heat during formation thereof or during retorting of the container and product.
Patent AU-763173-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus, methods and kits for simultaneous delivery of a substance to multiple breast milk ducts
Inventor: HUNG DAVID
IPC: A61M3/02
Filed: 2000-02-29
Granted: 2003-07-17
Abstract: Apparatus (10) and kits for simultaneous delivery of a fluid or other substance to two or more breast milk ducts are provided. The fluid can be delivered for a variety of purposes including lavage of the ducts and administering an agent for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic purposes.
Patent AU-706190-B2 (AU)
Title: Flavouring compositions and method
Inventor: OUWELAND GODEFRIDUS VAN DEN
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 1995-10-05
Granted: 1999-06-10
Abstract: alpha-keto acids and certain precursors and derivatives thereof, particularly those selected from the group which consists of glyoxylic acid, 2-oxo-propanoic acid, 2-oxo-butanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo butanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo pentanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-oxo-propanoic acid, oxalacetic acid, 2-oxo-glutaric acid, 2-oxo-3-phenyl-propanoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-2-oxo-propanoic acid, 2-oxo-1H-indole-3-propanoic acid, 2-oxo-1H-imidazole-4-propanoic acid, 4-methylthio-2-oxo-butanoic acid, 3-mercapto-2-oxo-propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-oxo-butanoic acid, 6-amino-2-oxo-hexanoic acid and 5-guanido-2-oxo-pentanoic acid, and precursors and derivatives thereof that are capable of being formed from or releasing said acids in the use medium, are useful as flavouring ingredients. Such ingredients are useful for preparing flavouring compositions and a wide variety of flavoured foodstuffs to which they impart greater creaminess and bulkiness so that they have heightened effect in the mouth and generally an enhanced mouthfeel. They are also useful for enhancing the sweetness of foods sweetened with natural or artificial sweeteners, and giving it a more natural character.
Patent AU-555851-B2 (AU)
Title: A process for preparing vinyl ester resins containing triazine or both triazine and oxazoline groups
Inventor: HEFNER ROBERT E JR
IPC: C08G59/26
Filed: 1984-10-25
Granted: 1986-10-09
Abstract: This invention pertains to a process for preparing vinyl ester resins containing triazine groups or both triazine and oxazoline groups prepared by reacting a polyepoxide with 0.75 to 1, preferably from 0.9 to 1, moles of a monounsaturated monocarboxylic acid or mixture of monounsaturated monocarboxylic acids per epoxide group in the presence of a suitable quantity of a suitable catalyst. The process is characterized in that the polyepoxide is (a) a polyepoxide containing triazine groups, or (b) a polyepoxide containing both triazine and oxazoline groups, or (c) a mixture of (a) and (b).
Patent AU-755327-B2 (AU)
Title: Cover assembly
Inventor: ELSE ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: A63C19/12
Filed: 2000-03-30
Granted: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A cover assembly for temporarily covering areas such as an ice rink, to support people or other items thereon. The assembly comprises a number of components (10) which can be engaged with other such components (10) placed adjacent thereto-on the surface to be covered. The components include upper and lower parts (12, 16) with a gap (20) being provided between such parts to provide insulation from the underlying area. Adjacent components (10) are retained together by locking means (22) which are provided on two adjacent sides of each component (10). and are selectively engageable in recesses (32) on adjacent components (10).
Patent AU-772647-B2 (AU)
Title: Directly engaged syringe driver system
Inventor: SHEARN JAMES G J
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 2000-02-08
Granted: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A syringe driver system comprises a rotatable threaded lead screw shaft and a plunger which directly engages the threaded shaft such that rotation of the shaft drives the plunger into the syringe body. The plunger is formed with a threaded shaft engaging portion in the form of a half nut to engage with and follow the threaded shaft. The syringe driver system further comprises a guide system to secure the plunger in direct engagement with the threaded shaft and to prevent rotation of the plunger. An arm of the plunger stem carries markers useful in determining the near end of infusion. The syringe body carries a marker or markers useful in determining a characteristic about the syringe, such as its volume. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-695796-B2 (AU)
Title: Peptidyl compounds and their therapeutic use as inhibitors of metalloproteases
Inventor: MONTANA JOHN
IPC: A61P27/02
Filed: 1995-10-05
Granted: 1998-08-20
Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): have utility as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases and TNF.
Patent AU-663174-B2 (AU)
Title: Freeze-dried pad
Inventor: CHEONG CATHERINE L DR
IPC: A61L26/00
Filed: 1993-04-21
Granted: 1995-09-28
Abstract: There is disclosed: an absorbent, non-adherent, freeze-dried, fibre-free pad comprising from 2 to 6 parts by weight of a water-soluble biocompatible polymer and from 2 to 15 parts by weight of a liquid humectant, provided that the weight ratio of humectant to polymer is from 0.75:1 to 2.5:1 and; a method for producing the pad.
Patent AU-581422-B2 (AU)
Title: Solids concentrate which contains abrasive solids and causes little wear
Inventor: FRITZ HANS-GERHARD
IPC: C08J3/22
Filed: 1985-02-08
Granted: 1989-02-23
Abstract: The wear on machine components is reduced during processing of solids concentrates containing abrasive solids if solids concentrates in which the carrier material has a resistance to shear and/or deformation which is the same as or higher than that of the polymer to be provided with the solids concentrate are employed.
Patent AU-578265-B2 (AU)
Title: Repair plug assembly for vessel having a corrosion resistant lining
Inventor: NUNLIST ERWIN JOSEPH
IPC: B23P6/00
Filed: 1985-02-12
Granted: 1988-10-20
Abstract: A repair plug assembly for repairing a defect such as a hole in the lined surface of a corrosion resistant glass or vftreous lined metal vessel and which assembly includes a stud affixed in the hole of the vessel and having an exposed unthreaded surface at the lined surface over which is packed a flexible and compactible sealing material which is contained in sealing position over the hole opening by means of a containing ring and overlying dome-shaped cap member.
Patent AU-700801-B2 (AU)
Title: System and method for verification of electronic television program guide data
Inventor: DAVIS BRUCE
IPC: H04N7/035
Filed: 1995-10-27
Granted: 1999-01-14
Abstract: A method for determining whether one or more of a plurality of data fields for a plurality of television stations of a database that stores program schedule information for an electronic program guide contains missing or invalid data characterised by: 
allowing a user to select a station from the plurality of stations for verification of at least one of the data fields for the selected station; 
allowing the user to select a time range for the verification of the data fields; 
automatically analysing the data fields for the selected station for errors, wherein the errors are comprised of invalid or missing data; 
listing the detected errors; and 
providing the user with the ability to correct the detected errors.
Patent AU-618834-B2 (AU)
Title: Synthetic amino acid and/or peptide-containing graft copolymers
Inventor: BENEDICT CHRISTINE V
IPC: C08F8/30
Filed: 1989-08-17
Granted: 1992-01-09
Abstract: A water soluble cationic peptide-containing graft copolymer exhibiting a molecular weight of from about 30,000 to about 500,000 are provided comprising:   (a) a polymeric backbone containing or capable of modification to include free primary or secondary amine functional groups for reaction with an amino acid or peptide graft and exhibiting a molecular weight from about 10,000 to about 250,000; and (b) an amino acid or peptide graft reacted with from at least about 5% to about 100% of the primary or secondary amine functional groups of the polymeric backbone, wherein said amino acid or peptide graft comprises at least one 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (Dopa) amino acid or a precursor thereof capable of hydroxylation to the Dopa form.   The peptide-containing graft copolymers of the present invention can vary in (a) molecular weight, cationicity, percent substitution of the amino acid or peptide unit grafted to the polymer backbone and (b) the chemical and physical structure of the peptide-containing graft copolymer itself, thereby enabling specific tailoring of the polymers of the present invention for particular end-use applications.
Patent AU-658514-B2 (AU)
Title: A two-stroke fuel-injected internal combustion engine
Inventor: MARCONI PIERLUIGI
IPC: F02B23/10
Filed: 1993-04-20
Granted: 1995-04-13
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/IT93/00035 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 23, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 23, 1993 PCT Filed Apr. 20, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/22545 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 11, 1993.A two-stroke internal combustion engine of the type comprising a cylinder exhibiting an internal cavity of substantially cylindrical shape, a reciprocating piston accommodated slidably and coaxially within the cavity, a cylinder head connect to one end of the cylinder, of which the inwardly directed face affords a combustion chamber in communication with the cavity, and at least one spark plug supported by the cylinder head, of which the ignition electrodes project toward or occupy the combustion chamber, characterized in that it comprises at least one injector passing through a side wall of the cylinder, of which the fuel spray nozzle is disposed substantially facing a given area of the cavity, and an electronic control unit by which the injector is activated cyclically.
Patent AU-623680-B2 (AU)
Title: A method of forming a metal matrix composite body by a spontaneous infiltration technique
Inventor: NAGELBERG ALAN SCOTT
IPC: C22C21/00
Filed: 1989-09-22
Granted: 1992-05-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a metal matrix composite body by a spontaneous infiltration technique. Particularly, an infiltration enhancer and/or infiltration enhancer precursor can be positioned at least partially between or at an interface between a matrix metal (2) and a filler material (3) (or preform) which is to be infiltrated by molten matrix metal (2). Moreover, at least at some point during the process, an infiltrating atmosphere may be in communication with the filler material or preform (3) and/or matrix metal (2).