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Patent NZ-332539-A (NZ)
Title: Wave energy converter utilising hose pumps to replace piston rod of known heaving-buoy type converter
Inventor: SJOSTROM BENGT-OLOV
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A wave energy converter comprises a buoyant body (11) and an acceleration tube (14) dependent from and attached to the buoyant body (11) and having an upper end near the buoyant body and a lower end remote from the buoyant body. A section of the acceleration tube intermediate the upper and lower ends of the acceleration tube defines a working cylinder (16) and openings in the acceleration tube (14) above and below the working cylinder (16) allow substantially unobstructed water flow between the working cylinder and a body of water in which the acceleration tube is immersed. A working piston (17) is reciprocable in the working cylinder. An energy-absorbing device (18, 19, S) comprises paired resiliently extendable hose pumps (18, 19) operated by the working piston (17). One end of each hose pump within a pair is attached to the operating piston (17) on opposite sides thereof, and the other end is anchored to the unit which consists of the buoyant body (11) and the acceleration tube (14).
Patent NZ-336668-A (NZ)
Title: Lignin and/or carbohydrate-based adhesives for particle board manufacture and method for preparation
Inventor: VIIKARI LIISA
IPC: C09J197/00
Filed: 1998-01-14
Abstract: A lignin and/or carbohydrate based adhesive binder composition for particle boards and similar wood based products where a) the composition comprises a mixture of lignin containing fibers and lignin and/or carbohydrates obtained from a process of pulping lignocellulosic materials, and oxidative enzymes capable of catalyzing oxidation of phenolic groups and b) the mixture is being foamed to 1.1 to 10 times the volume of the liquid mixture. Also claimed is a method of preparing the binder an aqueous suspension is formed from the raw material and then foamed to form a binder.
Patent NZ-337117-A (NZ)
Title: Collar containing a gel formulation comprising an active ingredient a fatty acid and an organic solvent, to control arthropod infestation of animals
Inventor: GUTIERREZ LUIS ANTONIO
IPC: A01M29/12
Filed: 1999-08-06
Abstract: device capable of the controlled, sustained release of an effective amount of an active ingredient that can protect an animal against anthropod pests such as fleas, ticks, flies and mites.  Said device comprises a reservoir having a supporting membrane defining a closed cavity and a gel, said gel comprising an admixture of a gelling agent (fatty acid or salt thereof), a linear aliphatic ester, a silicone-based fluid and an active ingredient that will protect the animal against arthopodic pests.  The active ingredients are selected from a group consisting of: lindane, methoxychlor, permethrin, cypermethrin, dichlorvos, diazinon, chlorfenvinphos, bendiocarb, amitraz, chlorpyrifos, deltamethrin, sevin and a combination thereof.  Also claimed is a gel with the improved formulation for use in a collar or ear tag and the method of preparing said device.
Patent NZ-501587-A (NZ)
Title: Cold storage including a plurality of container modules with slidable drawers
Inventor: PENG SHU-YEN SHIH
IPC: F25D13/04
Filed: 1999-12-06
Abstract: A cold storage comprising: 1) a room including a peripheral wall and 2) a plurality of cold storage container modules each in the room and containing a plurality of hollow cold storage containers. Each container has an open-end wall attached to and flush with the outside of the peripheral wall of the room.  The containers additionally have a sliding drawer. The cold storage further comprises a refrigeration unit and a ventilating duct.
Patent NZ-503741-A (NZ)
Title: Portable pressurised water purifying and dispensing apparatus
Inventor: TANNY GERALD
IPC: B01D61/22
Filed: 1998-09-28
Abstract: Apparatus for purifying water, comprising, in combination with a supporting housing and with power means, an unpurified water feed inlet and a purified water dispense outlet, an interchangeable filter (50) having depth filter layers and microporous membrane means interposed between said inlet and said outlet, means for driving the water through the filter at a constant flow rate, means for counting the time passed from the installation of the filter, means for monitoring, with a desired accuracy, the volume of water which has flowed through the filter, and constant flow, and usage controlling device for alerting the user when the data acquired by said counting and/or said monitoring means have reached a corresponding threshold value or any one of a plurality of successively increasing, predetermined threshold values; and preferably, means for automatically preventing the flow of water through the filter when the data acquired by said counting and/or said monitoring means have reached the corresponding threshold value or the highest of said plurality of the corresponding threshold values.
Patent NZ-507249-A (NZ)
Title: Production of methacrylic acid or alkyl methacrylatesusing alkali metal-doped catalysts with a surface area of at least 50 m2/g
Inventor: JACKSON SAMUEL DAVID
IPC: B01J23/04
Filed: 1999-04-01
Abstract: A catalyst comprises a porous high surface area silica containing 1-10% by weight of an alkali metal (expressed  as metal).  The  catalyst contains a compound of at  least  one modifier  element  or a mixture of compounds  selected  from magnesium,  aluminum,  zirconium  and/or  hafnium  in   such amount that the catalyst contains a total of 0.25 to 2  gram atoms  of the modifier element per 100 moles of silica.  The modifier element is dispersed in the pores of the silica. Also  described is a method for preparing a catalyst  and  a process  for  manufacturing ethylenically unsaturated  acids or  esters by reacting alkanoic acid or ester of an alkanoic acid  of  the formula R1-CH2-COOR, where R and R1 are  H  or alkyl,  with  formaldehyde in the presence of the  catalyst. Methyl  methacrylate can be manufactured by reacting  methyl propionate  with formaldehyde and methanol in  the  presence of  a  catalyst comprising a porous high surface area silica containing 1-10% by weight cesium (expressed as metal).  The catalyst  contains a zirconium compound in  an  amount  that the  catalyst  contains  a total  of  0.25  to  2  grams  of zirconium  per  100  moles  of  silica.  The  zirconium   is dispersed  in  the pores of the silica. Boron  can  also  be used as a stabilizer for a catalyst.
Patent NZ-508175-A (NZ)
Title: Dewatering process
Inventor: PARTEN WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: C07C45/83
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: A process for separating a formaldehyde-containing product from a formalin solution by distilling said formulin solution in the presence of a water-entraining compound, wherein said formaldehyde-containing product contains less water than said solution.
Patent NZ-513608-A (NZ)
Title: Stable oxidizing bromine formulations, method of manufacture and uses thereof for biofouling control
Inventor: YANG SHUNONG
IPC: C11D3/395
Filed: 1999-12-09
Abstract: A method of generating a stable oxidizing bromine compound. The method comprising the following steps: a) preparing a caustic solution comprising a halogen stabilizer, water and an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, the halogen stabilizer being selected from the group consisting of R--NH2, R--NH-R1,  R-SO2-NH2, R-SO2-NHR1, R-CO-NH2, R-CO-NH-R1 and R-CO-NH-CO-R1 wherein R is a hydroxy group, an alkyl group or an aromatic group and R1 is an alkyl group or an aromatic group. b) adding bromine chloride to the solution while mixing the solution, and c) cooling the solution. The resulting products are a mixture of stable oxidizing bromine compounds that can be used as a biocide in an industrial water system
Patent NZ-522206-A (NZ)
Title: Method for the production of hydrocarbons and synthesis gas from a hydrocarbon - containing formation
Inventor: VINEGAR HAROLD J
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: Substantially purely amorphous ritonovir. A process for its production is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-523385-A (NZ)
Title: Biodegradable vehicles and BAS-loaded delivery systems for use as biodegradable fillers and/or spacers, e.g. artificial skin
Inventor: SHUKLA ATUL J
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: Biodegradable vehicle and delivery systems of physiologically, pharmacologically and biologically active substances (BAS) are provided. The biodegradable vehicles may be prepared by blending biodegradable polymers and plasticizers using a solvent evaporation method. This method involves dissolving the biodegradable polymer or copolymer and a plasticizer or mixtures of plasticizers into a volatile solvent or mixtures of volatile solvents. The volatile solvent is then removed using vacuum or at an elevated temperature or using a combination of both vacuum and elevated temperature. The biodegradable vehicle can be used as filler or spacer in the body. Biologically active substances (BAS) can be added to the biodegradable vehicle at any step during or after preparing the biodegradable vehicle, or just prior to using the biodegradable delivery system. This biodegradable delivery system provides controlled release of the BAS over the desired period of time. The biodegradable vehicle or BAS-loaded biodegradable delivery system can be injected, implanted, smeared or applied in vivo in an animal, bird or human.
Patent NZ-524160-A (NZ)
Title: Refractory vessel and lining therefor
Inventor: ABDULLAH ZIA
IPC: C01B3/36
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A refractory vessel that can be used as a gasifier  for black  liquor includes a generally cylindrincal metal  shell having  a  dome.   A  refractory  shell  has  a  cylindrical portion  spaced  inwardly from the metal shell  and  a  dome portion  that is spaced inwardly from the metal  dome.   The refractory  shell  is a sized to provide  an  expansion  gap between  the  liner  and  the metal  shell.   A  selectively crushable liner is positioned in the gap.  The liner  has  a predetermined  yield  stress that  will  provide  controlled resistance to expansion of the refractory shell.
Patent NZ-528220-A (NZ)
Title: Method of artificially synthesizing mycorrhiza of matsutake with mature red pine
Inventor: SUZUKI KAZUO
IPC: A01C1/00
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A method of inducing an ectomycorrhizal fungus-free lateral short root from an existing root of a red pine comprising: A step of washing a root of a red pine that has been exposed to the air from soil where the red pine grows; A step of treating the washed root with auxin; and A step of growing the auxin-treated root , in a condition in which the auxin-treated root can grow a new lateral root and which is separated from the soil where the red pine grows.
Patent NZ-528752-A (NZ)
Title: Triamide-substituted indoles, benzofuranes and benzothiophenes as inhibitors of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) and/or apolipoprotein B (APO B) secretion
Inventor: BERTINATO PETER
IPC: A61K31/405
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: Triamide MTP/ApoB inhibitors of the formula 1b, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof, and processes for preparing the compounds. The compounds are useful for the treatment of obesity and lipid disorders.
Patent NZ-530827-A (NZ)
Title: Process for activation of drugs in a vibrational mill
Inventor: DOBETTI LUCA
IPC: A61J3/02
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A process is described for the activation (increase in solubility and bioavailability) of drugs. The process, carried out in a vibrational mill, is characterised by the use of given proportions between the physical mixture made up of drug and pharmaceutical carrier and the empty volume among the grinding means contained inside the mill. The process leads to obtaining powders for pharmaceutical use in which the drug has a high and constant degree of activation; this result is obtainable irrespective of the nature of the drug and carrier used, and of their weight ratio.
Patent NZ-531338-A (NZ)
Title: Peptide-based multimeric targeted contrast agents
Inventor: ZHANG ZHAODA
IPC: C07K7/06
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A method of making an MR imaging agent is disclosed, said method comprising: a) reacting a peptide having an N-terminal amine functional group with a linker-subunit moiety to form a modified peptide having a C-terminal amine functional group and said N-terminal amine functional group; b) covalently attaching a linker moiety to the C-terminal amine functional group and to the N-terminal amine functional group to form a precursor MR imaging agent ; and c) converting the precursor MR imaging agent to the MR imaging agent. A contrast agent comprising a metal chelate complex at a -CO2R and NHR termini of a biopolymer, wherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aliphatic, and a leaving group is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-531470-A (NZ)
Title: Shark repelling device using a buoyant carrier to support an electromagnetic field generator and two electrodes
Inventor: WESCOMBE-DOWN MICHAEL
IPC: A01M29/24
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A device (10) for repelling selected aquatic creatures, such as sharks. The device consists of an electromagnetic field generator (21, 30) for generating an electromagnetic field (50) that repels sharks and is supported by a buoyant device (20). This provides a shark-free region about the device (10). Multiple devices can be connected together to form an array of repelling devices, thereby extending the shark-free region.
Patent NZ-531882-A (NZ)
Title: Recombinant plant allergens with reduced IgE binding while retaining T-cell antigenicity, which are useful in the immunomodulation of type I allergic disease conditions
Inventor: DEWEERD NICOLE
IPC: C12N15/13
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to reagents useful in the immunotherapeutic or immunoprophylactic treatment of allergic diseases. More particularly, disclosed are recombinant pollen allergen 5 variants of the Lolium perene, Phleum pratense and Poa pratense species. The recombinant allergens exhibit reduced IgE interactivity including reduced IgE production-stimulatory activity, while retaining T-cell antigenicity, which are useful in the immunomodulation of type I allergic disease conditions. Further disclosed is the use these allergens in tha manufacture of a medicament for the immunomodulation of allergic diseases such as type I allergic disease conditions.
Patent NZ-532899-A (NZ)
Title: Keratinocytes which may be used as a biologically active substance for the treatment of wounds
Inventor: EBERHARDT PETRA
IPC: A61L15/40
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: Non-immortalized keratinocytes capable of cell doubling many times in cell culture, which may be cultivated in vitro are disclosed. Particularly disclosed are keratinocytes, that are not immortalised and may be replicated at least 150 times by in vitro cell culture methods, wherein the keratinocytes: (a) cannot be replicated in the absence of foetal calf serum, and/or (b) in the absence of feeder cells, and/or (c) in the absence of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF). These keratinocytes may be used for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, especially burns and ulcers.
Patent NZ-534359-A (NZ)
Title: Novel amino acid derivatives, method for production thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivative
Inventor: DE NANTEUIL GUILLAUME
IPC: C07C311/13
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are disclosed. Processes for the preparation of these compounds are also disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds are useful as a medicament in the treatment of any pathological condition involving activated protein C. These pharmaceutical compositions are also useful as a medicament in the treatment of disorders involving all haemorrhagic clinical situations such as von Willebrand's disease or haemophilia A or B and for use as an antidote medicament in antithrombotic treatments such as anticoagulant, antiplatelet and fibrinolytic treatments.
Patent NZ-535474-A (NZ)
Title: Device for height and gradient compensation
Inventor: HOSP ROLAND
IPC: E04H17/18
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for height and gradient compensation. The inventive device is characterised in that an arc-shaped hoop (3) is arranged in a likewise arc-shaped guiding tube (2) in a displaceable manner, said hoop (3) protruding preferably out of both ends of the guiding tube (2).
Patent NZ-538312-A (NZ)
Title: Methods of treating water with periphyton filtration pre-and post-treatment system
Inventor: JENSEN KYLE R
IPC: C02F3/32
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: Described is a method of treating water comprising the steps of: exposing water desired to be treated to ozone in sufficient quantity to reduce a concentration of undesired microorganisms therein; and flowing the water over a colony of attached algae to remove undesired matter therefrom. A pesticide such as an insecticide e.g. bacillus therengensus isralloans, a pyrethroid or a natural pyrethrum may be added to the algal colony. Also described is an apparatus to treat water comprising: an ozone generator; a mixing chamber for exposing water desired to be treated to ozone in sufficient quantity to reduce a concentration of undesired microorganisms therein; a means for channelling water to be treated into the mixing chamber and for introducing the generated ozone into water in the mixing chamber; a colony of attached algae adapted to remove undesired matter from the ozonated water; a means for channelling ozonated water from the mixing chamber to the algal colony; a harvester for harvesting the algal colony, leaving a colony base; and a means for adding a pesticide to the colony base to detoxify the colony base. (62) Divided out of 528628
Patent NZ-543150-A (NZ)
Title: Method of detecting skin lesions through analysis of digital images of the body
Inventor: MELCHI CARMELO FRANCESCO
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A method is provided to detect and show skin lesions and variations. The method involves collecting digital images of the body surface after having divided the body into one or more areas, the images are then compared automatically with corresponding images collected at another time. This comparison produces a sign of any variation in the lesions. The method involves the following steps: a) inputting anthropometrical data of the subject to be tested; b) selecting the portion(s) of the body surface to be detected; c) positioning the subject on the basis of the predetermined reference and/ore repere points; d) calculating the coordinates of the centre of each image and the direction of collection of them; e) collecting and storing said images automatically and repeatedly; f) analysing the stored images to locate the existing skin lesions of interest; and g) comparing the analysed images with the images stored and analysed previously, if any, to highlight the presence of any numeric and/or colorimetric difference, the method being further characterized in that said processing or analysis of the stored images provides essentially: - locating objects contained in the image other than skin (underwear, background) - locating produce positives structures (hairs, that spots can produced by false natural orifices or shadows, tattoos); and -locating lesions of interest to be compared and ignoring objects and/or structures of the two preceding items.
Patent NZ-544590-A (NZ)
Title: Method of controlling weeds using a 2-(substituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione e.g.mesotrione, glyphosate and acetamide e.g. metolachlor, acetochlor, alachlor, flufenacet, mefanacet
Inventor: CORNES DEREK
IPC: A01N41/10
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the season-long control ofunwanted vegetation, said method comprising a single post-emergence application of a herbicidal combination comprising a 2-(substituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione or metal chelate thereof, glyphosate or a salt thereof and an acetamide.
Patent NZ-549090-A (NZ)
Title: Offline image editing within online artwork design
Inventor: WILLIAMS STEFAN
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: A method by which a web-based business that publishes an online design system may provide offline functionality is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (a) incorporating an editing application into the online design system, where the editing application allows for offline editing of an image before, while, or after, a user of the system creates artwork, (b) accepting an original or an updated image to be used within a design application, (c) receiving an updated image that is uploaded to the system, and (d) replacing, without intervention from the user or an image-editing staff, the original image with the updated image in the design application.
Patent NZ-551872-A (NZ)
Title: Colouring apparatus
Inventor: BOLTON TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: B43L25/10
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: Apparatus capable of enabling a marker pen consistently to produce in a line or succession of lines a uniform and consistent colour change from one colour to another colour by enabling a liquid or dye to be conveyed from a nib 18 of a source 14 of liquid or dye of a first colour to a fluid absorbent nib 18' of a marker pen 14' containing liquid or dye of a second colour, the apparatus including a tubular docking member including at one end the source and its nib, and open at its other end to receive and engage the nibbed end of a marker pen, the length of the docking member being such as to enable the marker pen 14' selectively to be placed in contact 24 with the nib 18 of the source to cause liquid or dye to pass between the nib 18 of the source 14 and the nib 18' of the marker pen 14'.
Patent NZ-552941-A (NZ)
Title: Modification of the lignin biosynthesis gene hydroxycinnamoyl transferase (HCT)
Inventor: DIXON RICHARD A
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a transgenic plant comprising a selected DNA, wherein the selected DNA down regulates the lignin biosynthesis gene hydroxycinnamoyl transferase (HCT), said selected DNA comprising at least 18 contiguous nucleotides of the HCT gene or its complement, and wherein said plant is a legume.
Patent NZ-570480-A (NZ)
Title: Dry stick device and method for determining an analyte such as urea in a milk sample
Inventor: NYGAARD LARS
IPC: G01N33/558
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a dry stick test device for the determination of an analyte such as urea in a milk sample by means of a chemical assay, where the device comprises: (i) optionally a solid support, (ii) at least one reagent pad comprising a reagent capable of reacting with the analyte or an indicator compound for said analyte to provide a detectable signal when in moistened state, (iii) a development pad which is located in contact with the at least one reagent pad, optionally between the solid support and the at least one reagent pad, said development pad comprises at least one controlling compound capable of providing a condition required for the reagent to react with the analyte to provide a detectable signal, wherein the development pad is located down-stream from the at least one reagent pad, wherein the at least one reagent pad and the development pad are arranged to avoid precipitation of sample component(s) on the top-face of the device and wherein the sample is applied on the top-face of the device and the detectable signal is obtained from the top-face of the device, and wherein the controlling compound is an acidic or alkaline compound, and wherein the top-face of the device relates to the surface where the sample initially gets into contact with the at least one reagent pad.