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Patent AU-581305-B2 (AU)
Title: A plastic stopper with a snap hinge
Inventor: DUBACH WERNER F
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 1986-04-10
Granted: 1989-02-16
Abstract: A stopper incorporates a base (1) with a pouring opening (15) and a one-piece cap (2) divided into two sections. The cap (2) is connected to the base (1) through a flexible-strip hinge (3). The part (20) of the cap (2) closer to the flexible-strip hinge (3) and the part (21) further from the hinge are connected to each other through a snap hinge (4). There is at least one opening (17) in the base (1) in which a matching catch (26) on the part (20) engages, whereas the part can still be opened and closed freely through the snap hinge (4).
Patent AU-676873-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods and apparatus for recording, reproducing, transmitting and/or receiving compressed data and recording medium therefor
Inventor: SHIMOYOSHI OSAMU
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 1994-02-25
Granted: 1997-03-27
Abstract: A technique for recording, reproducing, transmitting and/or receiving compressed data utilizes frequency dividing filters (101, 102) for dividing the frequency range of digital signals into plural frequency bands, orthogonal transform circuits (103-105) for producing signal components in plural two-dimensional blocks along time and frequency, an adaptive bit allocation and encoding circuit (108) for quantizing and compressing the information for each two-dimensional block, and a bit allocation and calculating circuit (107). When recording the information together with information compressing parameters for each two-dimensional block, the information compressing parameters for at least two two-dimensional blocks are recorded collectively to avoid complexity in the structure of the sampling frequency signal generating circuits or the like that would otherwise be caused in the case of providing plural sampling frequencies, as well as to prevent an increase in hardware scale.
Patent AU-594949-B2 (AU)
Title: Partially purified bone-inducing factor
Inventor: SEYEDIN SAEID
IPC: A61K35/32
Filed: 1986-04-22
Granted: 1990-03-22
Abstract: Two polypeptide factors that are found in bone and that have chondrogenic/osteogenic activity and TGF- beta  activity are described. Each has a molecular weight of approximately 26,000 daltons by SDS-PAGE. Each reduces to a single polypeptide indicating that the factors are probably homodimers. One has an N-terminal sequence identical to that of human placenta-derived TGF- beta , whereas the other has an N-terminal sequence that is different from that of TGF- beta  derived from human placenta. The two factors are purified to homogeneity using RP-HPLC or acetic acid-urea gel electrophoresis.
Patent AU-581752-B2 (AU)
Title: Press roll for paper machines
Inventor: WATANABE ATSUO
IPC: D21F3/08
Filed: 1986-04-28
Granted: 1989-03-02
Abstract: A paper machine press roll comprising, as integrally joined together, a metal core (2), a ground layer (4) comprising a metal material layer formed over the outer periphery of the core and having a smaller coefficient of expansion than the surface material of the core, and a ceramics layer (3) formed over the ground layer and having a porosity of 1 to 30%.
Patent AU-708557-B2 (AU)
Title: Oxygen activatable formulations for disinfection or sterilization
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT C
IPC: A01N63/00
Filed: 1996-05-09
Granted: 1999-08-05
Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for producing air-activated, i.e., oxygen (O2) activated, disinfectant-sterilent solutions. Solutions containing a haloperoxidase (i.e., a halide:hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) oxidoreductase, such as myeloperoxidase, eosinophil peroxidase or lactoperoxidase) plus a halide or combination of halides (i.e., chloride, bromide and/or iodide), an oxidase (i.e., a substrate:O2 oxidoreductase) capable of generating H2O2, and a substrate specific for that oxidase, are separately prepared under aerobic conditions, but all of the component solutions are made anaerobic prior to final combination and mixing. The anaerobic formulations are dispensed into containers capable of maintaining the anaerobic condition (e.g., pressurized canisters). Dispensing the solution at the time of use exposes the formulation to air (i.e., O2) which activates its disinfectant-sterilent properties. O2 is the rate limiting component for oxidase generation of H2O2. Under aerobic conditions the oxidase catalyzes the oxidation of its substrate and the reduction of O2 to generate H2O2. In turn, H2O2 serves as substrate for haloperoxidase which catalyzes the oxidation of halide to hypohalous acid. Hypohalous acid reacts with an additional H2O2 to generate singlet molecular oxygen (1O2). Hypohalous acid (e.g., hypochlorous acid) and especially 1O2 are potent microbicidal agents. Both haloperoxidase generation of hypohalous acid and its reactive consumption to yield 1O2 are dependent on the availability of H2O2. A high rate of H2O2 generation does not result in the accumulation of hypohalous acid, but instead results in a high rate of 1O2 production. The microbicidal capacity and toxicity of 1O2 are limited by the half-life of this metastable electronically excited reactant, and as such, disinfectant-sterilent activity is temporally defined by and confined to the dynamics of oxidant generation. The disinfectant-sterilent activity of formulation requires air exposure and is dependent on the presence of the halide-haloperoxidase combination employed, the activity of the oxidase present, the availability of oxidase-specific substrate and the availability of O2.
Patent AU-538285-B2 (AU)
Title: Casing inspection apparatus
Inventor: BONNER STEPHEN DREW
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1980-05-08
Granted: 1984-08-09
Abstract: Casing inspection apparatus and method are disclosed for determining defects and other anomalies in ferromagnetic oil well casing. The inspection apparatus utilizes a pair of coaxial transmitter coils for generating an alternating magnetic field in the casing thereby inducing circumferential currents in the casing wall. These circumferential currents and the magnetic field associated with the currents are perturbed by corrosion, holes, and other anomalies both inside and outside the casing wall. Differential receiver coils are urged in proximity with the casing wall to generate a differential receiver signal in response to such perturbations in the magnetic field. The differential receivers are provided with three coils serially connected and having N, 2N and N winding turns respectively. The windings of the coils are disposed in adjacent relationship to one another and wound in a direction opposite to the adjacent winding. The casing inspection apparatus achieves enhanced sensitivity to small defects and reduced sensitivity to magnetic anomalies by processing both the amplitude and phase components of the receiver signal.
Patent AU-641422-B2 (AU)
Title: Contrast media
Inventor: KLAVENESS JO
IPC: A61K49/06
Filed: 1990-07-19
Granted: 1993-09-23
Abstract: There is provided a contrast medium comprising a physiologically tolerable paramagnetic metal species containing substance together with a water soluble iodinated X-ray contrast agent.
Patent AU-704026-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for the manufacture of nitric oxide
Inventor: SHEU LIEN-LUNG
IPC: C01B21/42
Filed: 1996-09-20
Granted: 1999-04-15
Abstract: A process for the production of nitric oxide comprising contacting aqueous nitric acid solution with gaseous sulphur dioxide in a gas-liquid contact zone thereby producing a product gas comprising nitric oxide, wherein the nitric acid and sulphur dioxide are introduced into the contact zone at a nitric acid to sulphur dioxide molar ratio of at least 0.7:1, thereby producing a nitrous oxide- and nitrogen-depleted nitric oxide product gas. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-606586-B2 (AU)
Title: Binding assay device
Inventor: BAKER TERENCE SEWARD
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 1986-10-30
Granted: 1991-02-14
Abstract: A device for performing an enzyme-labelled binding assay comprises an absorbent material and a developing solution, wherein the absorbent material is provided with a plurality of reagent zones including an indicator reagent zone, and is capable of transporting the developing solution by capillary action sequentially through each reagent zone, and wherein the indicator reagent zone includes a reagent capable, directly or indirectly, of immobilising an enzyme-labelled reagent in an amount dependent upon the assay result, characterised in that the developing solution includes a signal producing-substrate for the enzyme. The substrate moves slower through the absorbent material than the enzyme-labelled reagent or any compound of the enzyme-labelled reagent formed in the assay. The absorbent material is suitably in the form of an elongate strip provided with transverse reagent zones. The device is useful for performing immunoassays including immunometric assays and dual analyte assays of the type described in GB-B-2029011 and GB-B-2116318.
Patent AU-728299-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and device for detecting and locating irregularities in a dielectric
Inventor: AARTRIJK DIRK MARINUS VAN
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 1998-02-24
Granted: 2001-01-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting at least one irregularity in the dielectric around a substantially elongate conductor, comprising of: applying a potential difference between the conductor and the earth; measuring at a first position voltage changes caused by said irregularity and moving in the direction of the first position; measuring at a second position voltage changes caused by said irregularity and moving in the direction of the second position; determining with the use of time registration the difference in arrival time of voltage changes caused by the same irregularity and measured at the first and second position; determining the position of the irregularity in said conductor on the basis of the, difference in arrival time and the length of said conductor between the first and second position.
Patent AU-534688-B2 (AU)
Title: Electrostatic precipator control
Inventor: HERKLOTZ HELMUT
IPC: B03C3/68
Filed: 1981-05-07
Granted: 1984-02-09
Abstract: A system for controlling the voltage of an electrofilter of the type which, after a voltage breakdown, substantially reduces the magnitude of the electrofilter voltage. After a predetermined deionization time, the filter voltage is raised to a new level which is lower than the filter voltage at which the initial voltage breakdown occurred, by a predetermined amount. The filter voltage is subsequently raised in accordance with a predetermined voltage-time function until a further voltage breakdown occurs. The electrofilter voltage is controlled by a microcomputer system in accordance with stored control parameter values. The stored control parameter values are advantageously recalled to control the electrofilter voltage in response to the operating state of a plant in which the electrofilter is employed. In plants wherein a plurality of electrofilters are employed, each such electrofilter is controlled by an associated microcomputer system, the plural microcomputer systems being controlled by a central pilot computer. The central pilot computer of the plant computes strategies which enhance the energy efficiency of the overall electrofilter purification system.
Patent AU-535397-B2 (AU)
Title: Crop pick-up wagon
Inventor: ZWEEGERS PETRUS WILHELMUS
IPC: A01D90/04
Filed: 1981-06-18
Granted: 1984-03-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an agricultural implement, particularly a pick-up wagon (3) comprising a pick-up member (5) for picking up crop lying on the ground, an advance mechanism (10) located behind the pick-up member (5), viewed in the intended direction of displacement of the crop and cutters (22) arranged behind the advance mechanism (10), between which cutters the crop can be passed on with the aid of the advance mechanism whereby the advance mechanism (10) comprises a plurality of additional cutters (7-8) adapted to rotate about a rotary axis during operation so that these rotating cutters (7-8) displace the crop in the direction towards the first-mentioned cutters (22) and fingers (15) adapted to reciprocate during operation and pushing the crop also in the direction towards the first-mentioned cutters during operation, the arrangement being such that the rotating cutters (8) move in between the reciprocating fingers (15).
Patent AU-769997-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for the reactivation of sulfur deactivated cobalt titania catalyst
Inventor: LAPIDUS ALBERT LVOVICH
IPC: B01J38/48
Filed: 2000-09-06
Granted: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A process for the desulfurization, and reactivation of a sulfur deactivated catalyst constituted of cobalt composited with a titania support. The sulfur deactivated cobalt titania catalyst is first contacted with a gaseous stream of molecular oxygen at temperature sufficiently high to oxidize the sulfur component of the catalyst. The sulfur oxidized catalyst is next contacted with a liquid, preferably water, to remove the oxide, or oxides of the sulfur. The catalyst is then contacted with a reducing agent, suitably hydrogen, to restore the activity of the catalyst. During the treatment there is no substantial loss, if any, of cobalt from the catalyst.
Patent AU-726713-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods and apparatus for bypassing arterial obstructions and/or performing other transvascular procedures
Inventor: MAKOWER JOSHUA
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 1996-10-11
Granted: 2000-11-16
Abstract: This invention is methods, devices, and systems for re-vascularization, and/or performing other medical procedures at a vascular or non-vascular intra-corporeal locations within a mammalian body. The methods generally comprise the formation of at least one extravascular passageway from a blood vessel to a vascular or non-vascular target location. In the re-vascularization methods the extravascular passageway is utilized as a conduit for accessing or performing procedures at the vascular or non-vascular target location. Also disclosed are catheter devices (100, 103) and systems (138) which are usable to form the extravascular passageways of the invention, as well as apparatus for modifying, maintaining and/or closing such extravascular passageways. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-650647-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for increasing the alpha to beta ratio in an aspartame coupling reaction
Inventor: GELMAN YEFIM
IPC: C07C9/00
Filed: 1991-03-06
Granted: 1994-06-30
Abstract: An improved coupling step of an  alpha -APM manufacturing process is disclosed. The solvents in the coupling step are adjusted in one of two ways to improve the  alpha - to  beta - isomer ratio of the product of the coupling step,  alpha , beta  protected L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine or lower alkyl ester thereof. In one manner, the solvent may comprise an increased concentration of a carboxylic acid such as acetic acid alone. In the other manner, one or more additional solvents along with a carboxylic acid such as acetic acid in conventionally known concentrations are used.
Patent AU-683931-B2 (AU)
Title: Aqueous resistant metal pigment-containing paste and method for making
Inventor: JENKINS WILLIAM G
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 1994-08-11
Granted: 1997-11-27
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US94/09160 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 7, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 7, 1995 PCT Filed Aug. 11, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/04783 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 16, 1995Metal pigment particles which are treated with a heteropolyanion compound, a phosphosilicate compound or a combination of a heterpolyanion compound and a phosphosilicate compound show increased stability against attack by water. The particles are especially useful in aqueous coating compositions.
Patent AU-674614-B2 (AU)
Title: Drip irrigation lines flushing valve
Inventor: ZAKAI ABI
IPC: A01G25/16
Filed: 1994-10-31
Granted: 1997-01-02
Abstract: A self-closing valve (14) for flushing drip-irrigation lines (10) at the beginning of every irrigation cycle. The valve (14) comprises a housing (16) defining an enclosed space, having an inlet portion (16c) mountable to the line end, allowing free communication with the water of the line (10). The housing (16c) comprises an elastic membrane (24) dividing the enclosed space into upstream and downstream compartments (S1, S2) with respect to said flow, with a passage communicating between the said compartments. A discharge opening (34) is formed in the upstream compartment (S1). Flow impeding means are associated with said passage (26) for restricting the flow of water from the upstream compartment (S1) into the downstream compartment (S2), said flow being effective to flex the membrane (24) in the upstream direction until it closes against the discharge opening (34). <IMAGE>
Patent AU-598032-B2 (AU)
Title: Water-developable photosensitive plate and its production
Inventor: ISHIKAWA KATSUKIYO
IPC: G03F7/033
Filed: 1987-09-21
Granted: 1990-06-14
Abstract: A water-developable photosensitive resin plate suitable for the manufacture of a relief printing plate having high resistance to water-based inks, high resilience and excellent form stability, which comprises:   (A) a copolymer comprising units of (i) an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer (ii) an  alpha ,  beta -ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and (iii) a polyfunctional vinyl monomer, optionally with (iv) a monofunctional vinyl monomer, the content of the aliphatic conjugated diene monomer (i), the  alpha ,  beta -ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid (ii), the polyfunctional vinyl monomer (iii) and the monofunctional vinyl monomer (iv) being respectively from about 5 to 95 mol %, from about 1 to 30 mol %, from about 0.1 to 10 mol% and 0 to 70 mol% based on the combination of those monomeric components;   (B) a basic nitrogen atom-containing compound;   (C) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and   (D) a photopolymerization initiator. m
Patent AU-707704-B2 (AU)
Title: Regulated expression of heterologous genes in plants and transgenic fruit with a modified ripening phenotype
Inventor: BESTWICK RICHARD KEITH
IPC: C12N9/14
Filed: 1994-10-27
Granted: 1999-07-15
Abstract: The use of AdoMetase to reduce ethylene biosynthesis in plants is facilitated by the exploitation of the tissue and stage specific properties of the E4 promoter from tomato. The E4 promoter, isolated from tomato or other plants by methods described herein, provides a useful regulatable promoter for the expression of a variety of heterologous genes, including the AdoMetase gene.
Patent AU-750315-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and methods for assessment of neuromuscular function
Inventor: GOZANI SHAI N
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 1998-06-22
Granted: 2002-07-18
Abstract: Methods are provided for the assessment of neuromuscular function by F-wave latency. Stimuli are applied to a nerve that traverses a wrist or an ankle joint of an individual. Stimulation of the nerve causes a muscle innervated by that nerve to respond, thereby generating a myoelectric potential. One component of the myoelectric potential is the F-wave component. The F-wave latency between application of the stimulus and the detection of the myoelectric potential is used to provide an assessment of a neuromuscular function of the nerve and/or muscle.
Patent AU-653164-B2 (AU)
Title: Capacitive strain gauge
Inventor: ZIEGLER KARLHEINZ
IPC: G01L1/14
Filed: 1991-08-21
Granted: 1994-09-22
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DE91/00671 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 24, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 24, 1993 PCT Filed Aug. 21, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO92/04608 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 19, 1992.A capacitive force sensor is comprised of a base (1) containing a capacitance electrode (3), a cover (8) containing a second capacitance electrode (9) and spacers (7) separating these two components. The material thickness of the base (1) and the cover (8) is such that when a force is applied at least one of the materials constituting the base (1), the cover (8) and the spacers (7) will be compressed to such a degree that a decrease in the distance between the capacitance electrodes (3,9) will result but the materials bridging the areas between the spacers (7) will not be deformed.
Patent AU-636063-B2 (AU)
Title: Monitoring and dosage control of tagged polymers in cooling water systems
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 1991-10-14
Granted: 1993-04-08
Abstract: Method of determining treating agent concentration added to a water recirculating system to enhance efficiency by inhibiting scaling or corrosion or settling of particulates; the treating agent bears an amine-containing fluorescent moiety tag covalently bonded thereto, allowing sample analysis for emissivity as a measure of concentration equatable to the performance of treating agent in the system; by simultaneously employing an inert fluorescent tracer equated to the original (ppm) dosage of treating agent, consumption of the treating agent may be determined by emissivity differences equated to the original dosage.
Patent AU-658851-B2 (AU)
Title: Voltage controlled power supply
Inventor: WINTER MARLAN LEE
IPC: H01H47/32
Filed: 1991-12-24
Granted: 1995-05-04
Abstract: A control circuit for electrical contactors, starters and the like which include one or more pairs of separable main contacts is controlled by an electromagnet assembly 10. In order to reduce, if not eliminate, audible noise generated by the electromagnet assembly, the electrical current to the electromagnetic assembly is regulated to minimize the rate of change of magnetic flux therethrough to thereby reduce, if not eliminate, audible noise. The circuitry is also adapted to compensate for alternating current (AC) magnetic coupling from the main poles in order to provide a relatively larger hold in force when the contacts are to remain in a closed position. Apparatus for calibrating an electrical device is taught. A precision power supply device PCS is interconnected by way of appropriate input channels to the device 10 to be calibrated for supplying a precise accurate calibration variable as an input. A personal computer PC is interlinked by way of a communications network CONI with the apparatus 10 to be calibrated and is also interlinked with the precision supply device so that the personal computer PC has available the exact value of input variable utilized. Upon command, the personal computer PC instructs the device being calibrated to deliver to the personal computer PC those values of input variable which the device being calibrated interprets as the input variable value. The personal computer PC compares this value with the actual value and generates a correction factor which the personal computer PC sends back to the device being calibrated for storage in an EEPROM. A power supply 202 which includes a rectifier input circuit MCR1 which provides either half wave or full wave rectified electrical current at an instantaneous voltage value to the input terminal of a controlled switch MQ3 is taught. The controlled switch is controlled by the combination of a "low voltage reset" device MU6 and a field effects transistor MQ2 combined to form a voltage sensing and switching circuit SSM which is interconnected at its input between the input terminal of the voltage regulator and ground and at its output or reset terminal to the control terminal of the voltage regulator. The output terminal of the voltage regulator is connected to the anode of a diode MCR7, the cathode of which is connected to one side of a storage capacitor MC6.