baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-503890-A (NZ)
Title: Oral contraceptives comprising non-uterotrophic anti-estrogens and progestin
Inventor: GAST MICHAEL JAY
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: A method of providing contraception which comprises administering to a female of childbearing age a contraceptive effective amount of a combination of an anti-estrogen and a progestin for 28 consecutive days, ie continuously over the menstrual cycle.  This continuous administration eliminates the withdrawal bleed that is associated with other non-continuous oral contraceptive regimens, and the irregular bleeding associated with progestin only regimens.
Patent NZ-505216-A (NZ)
Title: Method of interconecting an end of a pipe with a hollow structure having a screw threaded tubular inlet to form a joint , with first and second seals , the second seal between tubular inlet and pipe end , pipe end distorted outward
Inventor: DAVIDSON PAUL
IPC: F16L27/12
Filed: 1998-11-18
Abstract: A method is provided for interconnecting an end of a pipe with a hollow structure having a screw-threaded tubular inlet thereto. The method includes applying a one-part annular sealing member around the pipe, wherein the annular sealing member has a screw-threaded portion for engagement with the screw-threaded tubular inlet and is provided with the first and second sealing means; distorting outwardly the end of the pipe around at least a portion of the periphery thereof; and effecting screw-threaded engagement between the annular sealing member and the tubular inlet, such that sealing engagement is effected between the annular sealing member and the pipe end over a plurality of relative axial positions therebetween. The first sealing means effects sealing engagement between the annular sealing member and the inlet, and the second sealing means effects sealing engagement between the annular sealing member and the pipe end. Axial movement of the pipe relative to the annular sealing member is permitted when the annular sealing member is in sealing engagement with the pipe end
Patent NZ-506814-A (NZ)
Title: Inhalation device with several inlets to minimise retention of powder in chamber after inhalation
Inventor: DAGSLAND ALLAN
IPC: A61M11/00
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: A   powder  inhaler  for  administering   powder   by inhalation,  comprising a chamber formed by  a  base  member (12)  and a peripheral wall member (48), wherein the chamber includes a first inlet (36) through which a first stream  of air  containing  powder is in use drawn on inhalation  by  a user  and a plurality of second inlets (66, 67, 68, 69, 100) at  the  junction  between  the base  member  (12)  and  the peripheral  wall member (48) through which  a  plurality  of second  streams  of  air of combined lesser  flow  than  the first  stream of air are in use drawn on inhalation  by  the user  so  as to minimize retention of powder at the junction between the base member (12) and the peripheral wall  member (48).
Patent NZ-514565-A (NZ)
Title: Signboard using liquid crystal display panel with multiple segment electrodes
Inventor: CHOI LIM
IPC: G09G3/18
Filed: 2000-05-08
Abstract: A signboard 70 includes an LCD panel 60 with at least two background area segment electrodes 100, 101 and so on. An advertising contents pattern 10 is defined on one of the faces of the panel. When a segment electrode is activated, the pattern is illuminated or backlit according to the mode of the LCD activated by the segment electrode. To change the sign information one changes the patterns that are mounted on the LCD.
Patent NZ-515857-A (NZ)
Title: Paper roll holder
Inventor: JORGENSEN CARSTEN
IPC: B65H75/10
Filed: 2000-06-27
Abstract: By means of a holder for a roll of unwindable material, in particular a holder for paper rolls, preferably for standing a paper roll vertically on a horizontal surface, with a cylindrical holding rod (1), a base (5) and an essentially known pivotal retaining arrangement for the free end of the paper roll, the object is to provide a holder in which the roll is retained on the holder in a stable manner also when different widths of paper are used, and where the cost of manufacture can be reduced through a simple embodiment and few components. This object is realised by the retaining arrangement (2) being pivotally attached to a detachable cover (3) that moves along the axis of the holding rod and which is equipped with a cylindrical skirt (4) that likewise moves axially along the holding rod, and where the diametrical dimensions of the cover are such that during application the cover is in contact with the end surface of the paper roll currently in use, and covers it at least partially.
Patent NZ-517101-A (NZ)
Title: Use of ceramide-rich lipid extracts internal to wool in the preparation of pharmaceutical and and cosmetic skin care products
Inventor: CODERCH NEGRA MA LUISA
IPC: A61K8/63
Filed: 2000-06-27
Abstract: An internal wool lipid extract that contains at least 15% by weight of ceramides is used in a cosmetic composition for the care of skin. Also described is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the internal wool lipids extract for use in the treatment of a skin disorder. The internal wool lipid extract may be found in the form of liposomes.
Patent NZ-517132-A (NZ)
Title: Melanoma associated antigen (HMW-MAA) defined by a monoclonal antibody
Inventor: BRODIN THOMAS
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2000-08-22
Abstract: An epitope of high molecular weight melanoma associated antigen (HMW-MAA) displayed on the surface of human cells but not cells from Macaca fascicularis is described, said epitope a) having the ability of being specifically blocked by and specifically block a binding structure which recognizes HMW-MAA, b) being displayed on the surface of human cells but not cells from Macaca fascicularis, and c) having a normal tissue distribution pattern which is more restricted than that of other known epitopes of HMW-MAA. There is also described a binding structure and antibodies recognizing target structures of said antigen, pharmaceutical compositions and vaccines as well as methods of using said epitopes and antibodies in diagnostic and therapeutic methods related to human malignant diseases.
Patent NZ-521634-A (NZ)
Title: Identifying genetically modified mammalian cells with a cell surface mutated muscle specific tyrosine kinase receptor (MuSK-R) operatively linked to a promoter
Inventor: PIPPIG SUSANNE DAGMAR
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: Described is a method of using a muscle specific tyrosine kinase receptor molecule (MuSK-R) or a mutated MuSK-R (mMuSK-R) thereof as a selectable marker in mammalian cells, particularly human cells. Preferred markers are mMuSK-Rs incapable of signal transduction and preferably molecules wherein the intracellular domain has been modified by deletion of the signalling region. A method of identifying genetically modified mammalian cells including introducing a mMuSK-R into a target cell as a selectable marker is also described. Further a method for the immunoselection of transduced mammalian cells is disclosed comprising identifying the transduced cells by incubation of the cells with an antibody which recognises and binds specifically to a MuSK-R or mMuSK-R thereof.
Patent NZ-521723-A (NZ)
Title: Miniaturized needleless injector
Inventor: ZIERENBERG BERND
IPC: A61M5/30
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: A needle-less injector for liquids comprising a lockable tensioning system, an energy storing spring (36), a hollow piston (37) in a cylinder (38), and a nozzle (39). The piston has a valve body on one end, and the storage cylinder for the liquid is located in a housing section. The tensioning system is tensioned by counter-rotating the two housing sections (31,32), withdrawing the piston from the cylinder. The quantity of liquid required for injection is withdrawn from the storage container and transported through the hollow piston to the pump chamber. The liquid is injected when the tensioning system is released.
Patent NZ-523819-A (NZ)
Title: Packing apparatus for settling gravity loaded discrete articles within a container
Inventor: COOPER GARRY
IPC: B65B17/00
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for settling gravity loaded discrete articles within a container are disclosed. The articles are poured into the top inlet of a hopper 9 positioned over an indexing conveyor 10. Containers are located on the conveyor between upstands 12, and are located beneath the hopper while the articles are being poured. The hopper has flexing sidewalls which aid the pouring of the articles. Following filling the box is shaken in vertical and lateral directions by motion of the conveyor to aid settling. (62) Divided out of 504664
Patent NZ-530110-A (NZ)
Title: Device for reducing the signature of hot exhausting gases
Inventor: MATHIASSON URBAN
IPC: B60K/
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for exhausting hot gases with a reduced signature, for instance exhaust gases from an exhaust (7, 8) of a tank. The device is of the type comprising a means for mixing (9, 33) of the hot gases with fresh air from the exterior of the tank. To prevent the exhaust from, for instance, reflecting radar radiation and emit IR radiation, the device is provided with a protecting means (10, 34) which is positioned outside at least parts of said means. The device may comprise a space (12, 32) which accommodates preferably the entire means for mixing. The space is defined on the one hand by a shell (11, 31) towards the other spaces of the tank and, on the other hand, by the protecting means towards the exterior. The protecting means has openings (23, 25) for passing preferably a gas mixture from the means to the exterior and fresh air from the exterior to said means. The device can be mounted in the tank (1, 2) with a suitably plane outer surface of the protecting means flush with the plane outside of the tank.
Patent NZ-530940-A (NZ)
Title: Method for down-regulation of amyloid precursor protein (APP) or beta amyloid using a disrupted APP or betaA analogue with a foreign TH epitope
Inventor: RASMUSSEN PETER BIRK
IPC: A61K39/385
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for combating Alzheimer's disease or other disease characterized by amyloid deposition. The methods generally rely on immunisation against amyloid precursor (APP) or beta amyloid (A beta). Immunisation is preferably effected by administration of analogues of autologous APP or A beta, wherein the analogues are capable of inducing antibody production against the autologous amyloidgenic polypeptides. Also disclosed are nucleic acid vaccination against APP or A beta and vaccination using live vaccines.
Patent NZ-531690-A (NZ)
Title: Container covering system
Inventor: TOUSSANT JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A container covering system comprises a flexible film cover including an elastic peripheral portion and a sealing portion. The film cover forms a seal around a container on which the covering system is placed.
Patent NZ-533316-A (NZ)
Title: Process of making O-desmethylvenlafaxine that is both time and material efficient
Inventor: WEBER BEAT THEODOR
IPC: C07C211/00
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: Described is a method of making O-desmethylvenlafaxine comprising the steps of demethylating a compound of Formula I to provide a compound of Formula II. As described in Scheme I the starting material,venlafaxine (Formula I), is demethylated. Demethylation is performed using a high molecular weight alkane, arene, or arylalkyl thiolate anion, such as straight or branched chain alkane thiolate anions having 8 to 20 carbon atoms, mono or bicyclic arene thiolate anions having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, or mono or bicyclic arylalkyl thiolate anions having 7 to 12 carbon atoms in the presence of a protic or aprotic solvent. Optionally, a base such as an alkoxide comprised of a straight or branched chain alkyl group of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms may be present to generate the thiolate anion.
Patent NZ-534713-A (NZ)
Title: Descent apparatus
Inventor: BYRNE RONAN ANTHONY
IPC: A62B1/10
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A portable descent apparatus 1 for use in effecting the controlled descent of a body from an elevated location, for example a multi-storey building, comprises in combination a support frame (2) having a substantially planar base (3) and upright supporting end brackets (4,5), a fixed shaft (6) extending between said end brackets, a rotatable drum (7) coaxially mounted on said shaft and having means for attachment of one end of a flexible cable (17) thereto, the drum having fixed to one end thereof a manually or remotely controllable calliper-operated disc brake assembly and to the other end thereof a gear driven descent speed controller comprising a toothed annular member (13) meshing with a pinion (19) driving a centrifugal brake assembly (12), the flexible cable having one end attached to said drum and the other end (16) thereof having anchoring means for attaching the cable to a fixed position (18), and a first handle means (15) attached to the support frame adjacent to said disc brake assembly and provided with means (11) for manually or remotely controlling the braking effect of the disc brake assembly, and a second handle means (14) attached to the support frame adjacent to said descent speed controller, the arrangement being such that in use the apparatus may be held using the two handle means (14,15) with the planar base positioned against the descending body.
Patent NZ-534781-A (NZ)
Title: Fungicidal mixtures based on prothioconazole and trifloxystrobin
Inventor: AMMERMANN EBERHARD
IPC: A01N37/06
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a fungicidal mixture, comprising 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-[1,2,4]-triazole-3-thione (prothioconazole) of the formula (I) and a further fungicidal compound consisting of a trifluoxystrobine of formula (II) wherein the ratio of prothioconazole to trifluoxystrobin is from 20:1 to 1:20.
Patent NZ-537358-A (NZ)
Title: Management system for a contact centre
Inventor: AVERY BRETT ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2002-01-08
Abstract: A management system for a contact centre includes an interface for receiving configuration data from an administrator and a database for storing the configuration data. A configuration component can then create and configure the contact centre. This configuration includes re-dimensioning, starting, pausing and terminating the contact centre.
Patent NZ-539069-A (NZ)
Title: Pyrazolopyridines as antagonists of transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) type 1 receptors and methods of making and using the same
Inventor: LEE WEN-CHERNG
IPC: C07D239/00
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: Disclosed herein are pyrazolopyridine compounds of formula (I), wherein: X1, X2, X3 and X4 are independently CRx or N, provided that only two of X1, X2, X3 and X4 can be N simultaneously; Y1 and Y2 are independently CRy or N, provided that at least one of Y1 and Y2 must be N; and the other variables are as defined in the specification. These compounds are used for the manufacture of medicaments for inhibiting the Transforming Growth Factor beta (TGFbeta) signalling pathway in a subject.These compounds of formula (I) possess unexpectedly high affinity for Alk 5 and/or Alk 4, and can be useful as antagonists thereof for preventing and/or treating numerous diseases, including fibrotic disorders.
Patent NZ-540576-A (NZ)
Title: Prebiotic compositions comprising fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS)
Inventor: GIBSON GLENN R
IPC: A23L29/244
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A nutritional or pharmaceutical composition comprising fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS), wherein said FOS contains up to 95% by weight of oligofructose composed of chains with a degree of polymerisation ranging 2-7 and GOS contains up to 95% by weight of oligogalactose composed of chains with a degree of polymerisation ranging from 2-7. Also disclosed is the use of the composition in the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer and infection by pathogenic gut bacteria.
Patent NZ-550053-A (NZ)
Title: Dalbavancin compositions for treatment of bacterial infections
Inventor: STOGNIEW MARTIN
IPC: A61K38/16
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dosage form of a dalbavancin composition comprising a sterile, stable, particle-free dalbavancin powder suitable for reconstitution with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle comprising dalbavancin factor B0 and/or isoB0 and/or B2and at least one additional dalbavancin factor selected from the group consisting of dalbavancin factors A0, A1, B1, B2, C0 and C1; wherein the dosage form degrades by no more than about 6% at about 40oC after 3-6 months and further comprises a stabilizing substance comprising a mixture of mannitol and lactose. Furthermore, methods of use of such compositions in methods of treatment of bacterial infections, in particular a Gram-positive bacterial infection of skin and soft tissue are also disclosed. Dosing regimens include multiple dose administration of dalbavancin, which often remains at therapeutic levels in the bloodstream for at least one week, providing prolonged therapeutic action against a bacterial infection.
Patent NZ-551290-A (NZ)
Title: Poly (lactide-co-glycolide)-based sustained release microcapsules comprising a polypeptide and a sugar
Inventor: ONG JOHN T H
IPC: A61K38/28
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for sustained release of a biologically active polypeptide over a period of release, comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biologically active polypeptide, and a sugar, wherein a total pore volume of the composition is about 0.1 mL/g or less as determined using mercury intrusion porosimetry to provide a release profile having a ratio of maximum serum concentration of the biologically active polypeptide during the period of release (Cmax) to average serum concentration of the biologically active polypeptide during the period of release (Cave) of about 3 or less.
Patent NZ-555309-A (NZ)
Title: A tow bar protection device
Inventor: TRUBODY PAUL ALBERT
IPC: B60D1/60
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a tow bar protection device (10) for a tow bar assembly having a hitch bar portion with a ball mount and a ball, the hitch bar portion extending rearwardly from the vehicle to which the assembly is attached, the protection device (10) including a resilient pouch (11) having an opening (12) for receiving and covering at least a part of the hitch bar portion of the tow bar assembly, with a ball locating opening, sized to allow the to forced through the ball-locating opening.
Patent NZ-570366-A (NZ)
Title: Beta-crystalline form of perindopril arginine salt, method for making same, and pharmaceutical compositions containing same
Inventor: COQUEREL GERARD
IPC: A61K31/404
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a beta crystalline form of the arginine salt of perindopril ((2S,3aS,7aS)-1-[(2S)-2-{[(2S)-1-ethoxy-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino} propanoyl]-octahydro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid), of formula (I) characterised by the following powder X-ray diffraction peaks, measured using a diffractometer with a copper anti-cathode and expressed in terms of Bragg's angle 2 theta of 4.3, 19.1 and 21.6. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of said form and the use in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Patent NZ-580433-A (NZ)
Title: Polygonal feeding tray for birds particular poultry
Inventor: ERMERINS FRANCISCUS MARIA WILHELMUS
IPC: A01K39/014
Filed: 2011-01-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a feeder (101) in particular for feeding poultry. The feeder comprises a polygonal feeding pan (102) defined by a base and a plurality of side walls depending from the base. The side walls define an outer peripheral edge of the feeder having a plurality of substantially straight outer edges. The base is substantially pyramidal with a plurality of inclined edges radially aligned with the vertices of the outer peripheral edge. An apex at or adjacent the centre of the feeder directs feed towards the side walls. A supply tube (106) disposed centrally with respect to the feeding pan receives feed from a feed delivery system (107) at a first end and supplies feed to the feeding pan from a second end. A support means (104) slidably engaging the supply tube to the polygonal feeding pan. The feeder provides increased feeding space and feed volume with respect to a circular feeder having a radius equal to the apothem of the polygonal feeding pan.
Patent NZ-581391-A (NZ)
Title: Compositions of (-)-e-10-oh-nt and methods for their synthesis and use
Inventor: LE BOURDONNEC BERTRAND
IPC: A01N33/02
Filed: 2008-04-22
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising (R)-5-[3-methylamino-prop-(E)-ylidene]-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-10-ol ( also referred to as (-)-E-10-OH-NT )and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, carrier and/or diluent, wherein said (-)-E-10-OH-NT is present in an enantiomeric excess of at least about 90%. Said composition is useful in the treatment of pain, in particular inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, pain which is of nociceptive or non- nociceptive origin. Furthermore, the composition is also useful for treating a disorder that is responsive to treatment with amitriptyline or nortriptyline, such as urinary disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders chemical dependencies resulting from addictions to drugs or substances of abuse, withdrawal syndromes, endocrine disorders, impulse disorders, tic disorders, gastrointestinal tract disorders, vascular disorders, somatoform disorders, Parkinson's disease, shock, hypertension, sexual dysfunction, pre-menstrual syndrome and fibromyalgia syndrome.
Patent NZ-581467-A (NZ)
Title: System and method for minimizing nitrogen oxide (nox) emissions in cyclone combustors
Inventor: SARV HAMID
IPC: F23C9/00
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: A method and system of minimizing nitrogen oxide emissions is disclosed. A boiler is provided with a slagging cyclonic combustor (2) at a lower region of a combustion zone (10). A carbonaceous fuel, an air stream and an oxygen stream are introduced into the combustor (2) with a multi-hole, secant oxygen injector. The oxygen stream (5) provides about 2 to 15 percent of the oxygen flowing into the boiler. The carbonaceous fuel is combusted at a stoichiometry of less than about 1.0 reducing oxidation of nitrogen-carrying species in the combustion products. An over fire air stream is introduced via an over fire air port into an upper region of the combustion zone contacting with the combustion product in the upper region and substantially completing the combustion process at a stoichiometry above about 1.0 and producing a flue gas.
Patent NZ-590856-A (NZ)
Title: Macro-control of treatment for sleep disordered breathing
Inventor: BERTHON-JONES MICHAEL
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring and treating sleep disordered breathing comprising a controller (4) programmed to operate a set of alternative treatment algorithms is disclosed. The controller is further configured to monitor the effectiveness of a provided treatment algorithm by deriving indications of sleep disordered breathing and to change the provided treatment algorithm by selecting an appropriate member of the set of alternative treatment algorithms in accordance with the derived indications of sleep disordered breathing, The alternative treatment algorithms include at least two selected from the group of basic CPAP, automatically adjusting CPAP, bi-level CPAP, and treatment of Cheyne-Stokes respiration.