baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-504015-A (NZ)
Title: A float valve assembly for controlling water inflow to a water purification system
Inventor: BUSICK LOUIS M
IPC: B01D61/10
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: A float valve assembly for regulating water inflow to a reservoir comprises: a) a valve unit including a housing defining a flow path having an inlet adapted for connection to a water source and an outlet adapted for connection to a purification module, and a primary valve mounted along the flow path wherein the primary valve is movable between open and closed positions respectively permitting and preventing water flowthrough the flow path to the purification module; b) an elongated float arm having one end coupled to the primary valve; c) a primary float which is responsive to the level of water within a reservoir for lifting the float arm for moving the primary valve from the open position toward the closed position when the water level rises to a first predetermined level, and for lowering the float arm for moving the primary valve from the closed position toward the open position when the water level falls below the first predetermined level; d) means for connecting the primary float generally to an opposite end of the float arm to permit a limited range of vertical lost motion there between and e) switch means responsive to the water level rising within the reservoir substantially to the first predetermined level for positively displacing the float arm to move the primary valve to the closed position substantially with a snap action, the opposite end of the float arm being substantially free to displace vertically upwardly relative to the primary float within the limited range of lost motion upon snap action movement of the primary valve to the closed position.
Patent NZ-505598-A (NZ)
Title: Fungicidal mixtures based on amide compounds and (+/-) (2-chlorophenyl) (4-chlorophenyl) (pyrimidin-5-yl) methanol
Inventor: AMMERMANN EBERHARD
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 1998-12-15
Abstract: Described is a fungicidal mixture, comprising as active components, an amide of the formula A-CO-NR1R2  wherein; A   is   an  aryl  group  or  an  aromatic  or  non-aromatic heterocycle with 1-3 heteroatoms; R1 is hydrogen; R2 is an optionally substituted phenyl or cycloalkyl group; and  (+)-(2-chlorophenyl) (4-chlorophenyl)  (pyrimidin-5-yl) methanol in a synergistic amount. Also  described  is a method for controlling  harmful  fungi using the above mentioned fungicidal mixture.
Patent NZ-508249-A (NZ)
Title: Use of PEG-IFN-alpha conjugates in association with ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C
Inventor: ZAHM FRIEDERIKE
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1999-05-29
Abstract: A PEG-IFN-a conjugate in association with Ribavirin; useful for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.
Patent NZ-509716-A (NZ)
Title: Optical sensor for in situ measurement of analytes in subcutaneous fluids
Inventor: WEBER ANDERS
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: An implantable sensor for use in the detection or quantitative measurement of an analyte in subcutaneous fluid, and that is biodegradable or hydrolysable in vivo, incorporates an assay for the analyte, the readout of which is a detectable or measurable optical signal which can, when the sensor is in operation in a subcutaneous location, be interrogated transcutaneously by external optical apparatus.
Patent NZ-510422-A (NZ)
Title: Construction metal frame member by forming U and C section profiles simultaneously on same strip
Inventor: ELLIS PHILIP GEORGE
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 1999-09-07
Abstract: A metal frame member is constructed from a sheet metal strip on roll forming apparatus and includes forming U-section and C-section channel profiles simultaneously on the same sheet metal strip.
Patent NZ-510955-A (NZ)
Title: Tricyclic nitrogen containing ring system useful as CRF receptor antagonists
Inventor: HADDACH MUSTAPHA
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: A tricyclic nitrogen containing ring system and its stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof has the formula (I) wherein: n is 1 or 2; A and C' are each independently nitrogen, carbon or CH and B is nitrogen or CR3 with the provisos that at least one of A, B and C' is nitrogen; A, B and C' are not all nitrogen; and either A-B or B-C' is a double bond; X is nitrogen or CH; Ar is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; R is an optional substituent, which, at each occurrence, is independently alkyl, alkylidenyl, arylalkyl or heteroarylalkyl, wherein m is 0,1,2 or 3 and represents the number of R substituents; R1 is-C(H)d(R4)(R5) or-SO2R5; d is 0 or 1; R2 is hydrogen or alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl or haloalkyl; R4 is hydrogen, keto, alkyl, alkylidenyl or halo; and R5 is a radical of the formula-Y-Z-R6; Y is an optionally substituted alkanediyl or a direct bond; Z is NH, N(R7) O, S, SO2, C(=O), C(=O)O, OC(=O), NHC(=O), C(=O)NH, NH(SO2), (SO2)NH, NR8C(=O)O, or a direct bond; R6 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heterocycle or substituted heterocycloalkyl; R7 and R8 are independently optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heterocycle or heterocycloalkyl or R6 and R7 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted heterocycle ring; or R4 and R5 taken together form an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl cycloalkyl, cycloalkylaryl or cycloalkylheterocycle. The compounds are useful in treating a disorder manifesting hypersecretion of CRF such as a stroke, depression or anxiety.
Patent NZ-517158-A (NZ)
Title: Ophthalmic fluid
Inventor: SLY ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: A61K31/22
Filed: 2000-08-16
Abstract: A method of providing a protective film intermediate a lipid layer of a tear film of an ocular substrate and a contact lens, comprising topically applying an ophthalmic fluid to the contact lens before applying the contact lens to the ocular substrate, wherein the ophthalmic fluid comprises at least one glyceride of formula (I).
Patent NZ-524537-A (NZ)
Title: Improvements relating to frequency and/or phase lock loops
Inventor: SIDDALL WILLIAM MARK
IPC: H03L7/185
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A control loop (10) for producing an output signal with a stable nominal frequency is provided. The control loop includes inputs for reference (11) and oscillator (25) output signals, a beat frequency generator (12) for producing a signal with a frequency that is the difference between the oscillator and reference signal frequencies, an ADC (14) to convert the beat frequency to a digital beat frequency signal, an estimator (17) for estimating the frequency or phase of the beat signal, an adder (18) for combining an offset and modulation signal and the estimated frequency or phase of the beat signal into an added signal, and a DAC (23) for generating an analogue control signal for controlling the oscillator output frequency.
Patent NZ-526003-A (NZ)
Title: Biaryl compounds as serine protease inhibitors
Inventor: BABU YARLAGADDA S
IPC: C07C233/54
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful as inhibitors of trypsin like serine protease enzymes such as thrombin, factor VIIa, factor Xa, TF/FVIIa, and trypsin. These compounds could be useful to treat and/or prevent clotting disorders, and as anticoagulating agents.
Patent NZ-529088-A (NZ)
Title: Pressure sock arrangement
Inventor: PILLAI JAYAMDIRAN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: A pressure sock arrangement particularly, but not exclusively, for use in improving blood circulation in the lower legs of passengers during aeroplane flights. The pressure sock arrangement includes two inflatable bladders each attachable to a foot of the human body. The pressure sock also includes a manually operable air pump for inflating the bladder to apply pressure to the foot with which each bladder is in contact.
Patent NZ-534021-A (NZ)
Title: Improved composite sheeting material and method of manufacture
Inventor: KOROSY JOHN
IPC: B29D24/00
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite fluted sheeting material comprising at least two surfaces interspersed with a plurality of substantially parallel spaced webs forming a plurality of elongate semi closed cells (5), and a filler material set within said cells; the method including the steps of: applying a blank fluted sheet to a receiving station (not shown); preparing a filler material for delivery to a filling station; moving said blank sheet and/or said filling station relative to each other such that said filling station moves in a linear direction transversely across the open ends of said elongate semi closed cells of said sheet; dispensing said filler material to said cells; allowing said filler material to set. A machine for manufacture is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-539850-A (NZ)
Title: Drug delivery device or system comprising pimecromilus
Inventor: PRESCOTT MARGARET FORNEY
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a drug delivery device or system comprising: a) a medical device comprising one or more hollow tubes adapted for local application or administration in hollow; and, b) a therapeutic dosage of pimecrolimus in free form or in a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form being affixed to the medical device of a) in a way allowing drug release. Also disclosed is the use thereof in the preparation of a medicament for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory complications following vascular injury.
Patent NZ-540212-A (NZ)
Title: Flexible fluid containment marine vessel
Inventor: EAGLES DANA
IPC: B63B35/28
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A seamless, woven, flexible fluid containment vessel or vessels for transporting and containing a large volume of fluid, particularly fresh water, having beam stabilizers, beam separators, reinforcing, and the method of making the same. (62) Divided Out of 528623
Patent NZ-542100-A (NZ)
Title: Animal medicament containing partially hydrolysed protein treated with plant derived proteolytic enzymes
Inventor: DONALDSON BRUCE WILLIAM
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a medicament for administration to a non-human animal, said method including the steps of: treating a protein source with one or more plant derived proteolytic enzymes to produce at least partially hydrolysed protein; pasteurizing said hydrolysed protein; mixing or blending a selected amount of one or more pharmacologically active substances into said hydrolysed protein; forming the hydrolysed protein into a paste; extruding or allocating the paste into selected dosage sizes; drying said paste to form the resulting medicament.
Patent NZ-542643-A (NZ)
Title: Serine protease genes related to Dipeptidyl peptidase IV
Inventor: QI STEVE
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a nucleic acid which encodes a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3, preferably the nucleic acid has the sequence of SEQ ID NO:4. Also described are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and methods for screening for compounds that can inhibit the enzymatic activity of DPPIV or the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO:3.
Patent NZ-542902-A (NZ)
Title: Mutant vesicular stomatitis viruses and use thereof
Inventor: BELL JOHN C
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a mutant Rhabdovirus having one or more mutations in a gene encoding a protein involved in blocking nuclear transport of mRNA or protein in an infected cell, wherein the mutation results in the mutant Rhabdovirus having a decrease ability to block nuclear transport of mRNA or protein when compared to the wild-type virus and wherein at least one or more mutations results in deletion of at least one amino acid. The mutant Rhabdovirus may also be capable of triggering the anti-viral systems of normal host cells while remaining sensitive to the effects of these systems. Also disclosed is the use of the mutant Rhabdovirus for the treatment of cancer, as vaccines and/or adjuvants and viral vectors.
Patent NZ-543403-A (NZ)
Title: Unitary combination of FSH and hCG
Inventor: FILICORI MARCO
IPC: A61K38/24
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of hCG in combination with FSH during all stages of treatment, wherein the ration of FSH to hCG is adjusted to optimize ovulatory stimulation and minimize complications. The use of compositions characterized by various FSH:hCG ratios enables the practitioner to tailor the treatment regime and accommodate different therapeutic goals as well as individual patient responses to gonadotropin administration.
Patent NZ-546447-A (NZ)
Title: ((1R,3S)-3-isopropyl-3-{[3-(trifluoromethyl)-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-6(5H)-yl]carbonyl}cyclopentyl)[(3S,4S)-3-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl]amine succinate
Inventor: JENSEN MARK
IPC: A61K31/4375
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: Disclosed is ((1R,3S)-3-isopropyl-3-{[3-(trifluoromethyl)-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-6(5H)-yl]carbonyl}cyclopentyl)[(3S,4S)-3-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl]amine succinate, a salt useful for modulation of chemokine receptors and in the treatment of inflammatory and immunoregulatory diseases and disorders including rheumatoid arthritis.
Patent NZ-551590-A (NZ)
Title: Midface distractor with a central adjustment assembly allowing adjustment in two degrees of freedom
Inventor: NOON JOHN M
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a external midface distractor for attachment to the bones of a patient's cranium and midface region for performing an osteogenesis procedure to gradually lengthen a portion of the craniofacial skeleton. The midface distractor includes an external halo assembly for engaging the patient's cranium, a central adjustment assembly, a vertical central rod, at least one horizontal cross piece assembly including at least one distraction screw, and at least one bone engaging portion. The central adjustment assembly includes a front portion attached to the vertical central rod, the front portion being angularly adjustable in at least two degrees of freedom relative to a rear portion which is attached to the halo assembly. The midface distractor may thus provide surgeons with additional anterior-posterior and medial-lateral adjustments, permitting more precise and accurate control of the distraction vector.
Patent NZ-552585-A (NZ)
Title: Selection and use of lactic acid bacteria for reducing dental caries and bacteria causing dental caries
Inventor: CONNOLLY EAMONN
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 2005-05-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a biologically pure culture of Lactobacillus reuteri strain FJ1 "Prodentis" (ATCC PTA-5289) and a biologically pure culture ofLactobacillus reuteri strain FJ3 (ATCC PTA-5290) and a method of selecting said strains.
Patent NZ-562467-A (NZ)
Title: Hepatitis-B viral variants with reduced susceptibility to nucleoside analogs and uses thereof
Inventor: BOZDAYI MITHAT
IPC: C07K14/02
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) variant that comprises at least one nucleotide mutation in the DNA polymerase gene at codon position 181, according to the genotype-independent numbering scheme for HBV polymerase, which results in an alanine to serine amino acid substitution, rtA181S. The isolated HBV variant exhibits a decreased sensitivity to the nucleoside analogue Adefovir and/or Lamivudine. Also disclosed is the isolated HBV variant with at least one further nucleotide mutation in the DNA polymerase gene at codon position 204 of the polymerase gene.
Patent NZ-563519-A (NZ)
Title: Integrated native language translation
Inventor: NIKITIN EGOR
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A method of presenting internet content on a display of a computing device in a target language spoken by a person using the computing device is disclosed. The method includes: selecting a target language to be a default language setting of an operating system of the computing device; using a web browser on the computing device to request a uniform resource locator (URL) having internet content (being web page data or speech) associated therewith, where the URL provides access to a site on the world wide web; receiving the internet content associated with the URL, which includes a first language, to be output on the display of the computing device; identifying when the first language is different from the target language using font descriptors that are contained within the internet content; translating the first language in the internet content to the target language to create a processed internet content; attaching metadata to the processed internet content; attaching a watermark related to the translation on the processed internet content; presenting the processed internet content on the display of the computing device.
Patent NZ-566650-A (NZ)
Title: Method and system for providing online medical records
Inventor: LORSCH ROBERT H
IPC: G16H30/20
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: A method for providing a consumer with the ability to access and collect health records associated with the consumer through use of a consumer account is disclosed. A destination address individually associated with the consumer account for receiving communications from at least one healthcare providers is assigned. Access information is associated with the consumer account for the consumer to use to access a secure web site. A communication is received from one of the at least one health care providers. The communication is directed to the destination address and comprises a health record associated with the consumer for which the consumer has requested and given permission to the healthcare provider to send. A representation of the health record is stored. The consumer is provided with secure access to the web site using the access information and is provided on the web site an interface to the health records of the consumer for the consumer to use.
Patent NZ-571333-A (NZ)
Title: Bread slicer with vertical cutting members and downward feed path for a plurality of loaves
Inventor: WILLETT PAUL EATON
IPC: B26D1/15
Filed: 2008-09-18
Abstract: An automatic bread slicer with a retractable safety guard to prevent access to cutting blades during bread loading is disclosed. The bread slicer 10 comprises a receiving area 50 for receiving a loaf of bread 20 from an operator side 100 of the slicer. The bread moves along an inclined surface in a substantially downward path from the receiving area to a return area 25 on the operator's side. Cutting blades are situated on the path for slicing the bread. A guard 30 prevents access to the blades. The guard is mounted relative to a guard mechanism which is movable to a position withdrawn from the inclined surface as the loaf advances along the path.
Patent NZ-574876-A (NZ)
Title: Cyclic angiotensin analogs
Inventor: HAAS MARIJKE
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A cyclic Angiotensin peptide analogue of Angiotensin I (Ang(1-10)), Angiotensin II (Ang(1-8)), Angiotensin III (Ang(2-8)), Angiotensin IV ((Ang(3-8), (Ang1-7) or Ang(1-9)). The analogue consists of 4-10 amino acids and comprises a thioether-bridge linkage between the side chains of the amino acids corresponding to the positions of Tyr4 and Pro7 in naturally occurring Angiotensin.
Patent NZ-575891-A (NZ)
Title: Hydrates of a phenyluracil
Inventor: SCHMIDT THOMAS
IPC: A01N43/48
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: Disclosed are hydrates of 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl-(1-methylethyl)amino]sulphonyl]benzamide of formula I. Also disclosed is a method for preparing these phenyluracil hydrates, and to formulations for crop protection which comprise the hydrates.
Patent NZ-582216-A (NZ)
Title: Identifying vegetation attributes from lidar data
Inventor: MCKINNEY ROBERT K
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A computer system for identifying the species of an item of vegetation comprises a memory that stores LiDAR data for selected item of vegetation and one or more species attribute templates that store data collected from different species and a processor that is configured to execute a sequence of programmed instructions that cause the processor to: identify coordinate positions and intensity values in the LiDAR data that are generated from an item of vegetation in response to being contacted with a LiDAR laser pulse; identify a species of the item of vegetation by selecting a species attribute template with data that describes one or more attributes of a known species; comparing attributes of the LiDAR data that a generated from the item of vegetation with the data stored in the selected species attribute template; and identifying a species of the item of vegetation by determining a species attribute template that stores data that most closely matches the attributes of the LiDAR data that are generated from the item of vegetation. Further disclosed is a method of operating a computer system to process LiDAR data to identify the species of an item of vegetation comprising identifying with the computer system LiDAR data that are associated with an item of vegetation; determining with the computer system, an average intensity of the LiDAR data associated with the item of vegetation; selecting with the computer system, a hardwood or conifer species attribute template based on the determined average intensity of the LiDAR data associated with the item of vegetation and analysing with the computer system, the LiDAR data associated with the item of vegetation and the data in the selected species attribute template to identify a species that most closely matches the item of vegetation. The species attribute templates store data collected from different species.
Patent NZ-582969-A (NZ)
Title: Method for roasting and surface pasteurization of particulate food products
Inventor: PERREN RAINER
IPC: A23L25/00
Filed: 2008-04-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for roasting and for the surface pasteurization of food product pieces, wherein the method is performed in a roasting system and comprises a roasting phase and a pasteurization phase, and during the pasteurization phase a pasteurization treatment is performed at a temperature less than 100°C in a humid atmosphere having a humidity greater than the humidity of the atmosphere during the roasting phase, wherein during the pasteurization phase the temperature on the product surface is maintained below the dewpoint temperature of the humid atmosphere, the pasteurization treatment being performed for 1 to 30 min, and wherein in the course of advancing or continued roasting the condensation water on the surface of the food products is removed and the water absorption of the latter is minimized.
Patent NZ-585346-A (NZ)
Title: Substituted piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidines
Inventor: POUZET PASCALE
IPC: C07D495/04
Filed: 2008-10-16
Abstract: Disclosed herein are piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulphoxides of formula 1, as well as pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification. Such compounds are suitable for use in the treatment of respiratory or gastrointestinal disorders or diseases, inflammatory diseases of the joints, the skin or the eyes, diseases of the peripheral or central nervous system or cancers.
Patent NZ-586926-A (NZ)
Title: Compressing a split disc with a fixing means to hold a concentric pin within a hole in a plate
Inventor: WORCEL ALEXANDRE
IPC: A61B17/60
Filed: 2009-02-02
Abstract: A device for the support of bone fractures is disclosed. The device comprises a plate (10) with a plurality of apertures through which pins (20) are screwed directly into the bone. A concave recess (12) in the wall of each aperture accommodates a radially split ring (14). The ring engages with the inner edge (22) of the recess and accepts the pin in its centre. A screw (32) is tightened into a threaded opening (26) on the plate at the edge of the aperture which diametrically compresses the ring, locking the pin.