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Patent AU-2012322495-A1 (AU)
Title: Improved offshore marine anchor
Inventor: BRUCE PETER
IPC: B63B21/46
Filed: 2012-09-21
Abstract: A marine anchor is described which has a fluke with a shank pivotably attached thereto wherein the shank is remotely lockable pivotably and subsequently remotely unlockable pivotably with respect to the fluke.
Patent AU-2012332481-A1 (AU)
Title: Assay for predictive biomarkers of anti-estrogen efficacy
Inventor: GILLES ERARD
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2012-11-01
Abstract: Biomarkers associated with anti-estrogen sensitivity in cancers, methods for detecting and quantitating the biomarkers, and methods for treating cancer patients that exhibit the biomarkers are provided. The biomarkers are activated estrogen receptor foci (AEF) found in the nuclei of certain tumor cells. The methods provide new information to guide the intention to treat patients with anti-estrogens, allowing selection of individual patients and patient populations that are likely to respond to treatment. Also provided are methods for screening an antitumor drug or antitumor drug candidate for AEF inactivating activity. Such methods are useful to identify additional AEF-active drugs, including anti-estrogens, which may be candidates for use in treating of AEF-positive tumors according to the methods of the invention.
Patent AU-2012370954-A1 (AU)
Title: Functionalized polyamines for clay mitigation
Inventor: KUO LAWRENCE L
IPC: C09K8/02
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating clay-bearing aggregates, particularly those used for construction purposes, whereby inclusion of fines is maximized due to minimization of clay washing which tends to remove such fines, and whereby performance of the aggregate-containing construction material is enhanced. Exemplary methods comprise introducing to clay a water-soluble, functionalized polyamine comprising a water-soluble polyamine formed by reacting an amine compound with an epoxy compound, the polyamine thus reacted being functionalized through the use of certain halide, sulfate, or epoxy compounds.
Patent AU-2012377744-A1 (AU)
Title: Method for the galvanic protection of a reinforced concrete structure
Inventor: TOURNEUR CHRISTIAN
IPC: E04C5/01
Filed: 2012-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to the galvanic protection of a concrete structure (10) comprising metal reinforcements (12). Holes (15) are previously made in the structure, for receiving sacrificial anodes. Before arranging said sacrificial anodes, decontamination electrodes (16) and an electrolyte are inserted into the holes in order to carry out a decontamination phase wherein the negative terminal of a power supply (18) is electrically connected to the reinforcements of the structure and the positive terminal of the power supply is electrically connected to the decontamination electrodes. Once the power supply has been activated for a certain amount of time in order to attract the chloride ions to the decontamination electrodes and the electrolyte, the electrolyte and the decontamination electrodes are removed from the holes (15) and the sacrificial anodes are sealed therein and then electrically connected to the reinforcements.
Patent AU-2012383975-A1 (AU)
Title: Device for generating electrical energy by means of an orc circuit
Inventor: OMORUYL JOHN
IPC: F01D15/10
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for performing an ORC process, comprising a first circuit (16) in which a first process fluid (18) is conducted, having: an evaporator (14) for evaporating the first process fluid (18); an expansion machine (22) arranged downstream of the evaporator (14) in order to expand the evaporated first process fluid (18), wherein the expansion machine (22) can be connected to a generator (26) for generating electrical energy; a first condenser (28) arranged downstream of the expansion machine (22) in order to condense the expanded first process fluid (18); and a first fluid energy machine (34) arranged downstream of the first condenser (28) in order to increase the pressure of the condensed first process fluid (18) and to convey the first process fluid (18) to the evaporator (14), which is located downstream of the first fluid energy machine (34). The device further comprises a second circuit (40), in which a second process fluid (42) is conducted through the first condenser (28) and evaporated there, the second circuit (40) comprising: a second fluid energy machine (44) arranged downstream of the first condenser (28) in order to compress the evaporated second process fluid (42); a second condenser (48) arranged downstream of the second fluid energy machine (44) in order to condense the evaporated second process fluid (42), wherein the first process fluid (18) can flow through the second condenser (48); and a throttle (50) arranged downstream of the second condenser (48) in order to restrict the condensed second process fluid (42), wherein the expansion machine (22) can be connected to the generator (26) without a gear unit by means of a shaft (30).
Patent AU-2013200790-A1 (AU)
Title: Microbicidal composition
Inventor: ASHMORE JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A01N31/02
Filed: 2013-02-11
Abstract: The present invention comprises a microbicidal compositions containing N-methyl-1,2 benzisothiazolin-3-one. <Neneme>
Patent AU-2013201725-A1 (AU)
Title: Foreign key identification in database management systems
Inventor: PEJATHAYA KARANDAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: FOREIGN KEY IDENTIFICATION IN DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Systems and methods for foreign key identification are described. In one embodiment, the method includes computing a threshold value for each of a primary key-foreign key (PK-FK) pair of a super-set of PK-FK, and generating a sub-set of PK-FK pair based on comparison of the threshold value and a predefined threshold value, where the predefined threshold value is indicative of an acceptance criterion. Further, the method includes determining a conformance score for each of the PK-FK pair of the subset of PK-FK pair, wherein the conformance score is based on deviations between Cumulative Probability Distribution (CPD) values of PK and CPD of FK for each PK-FK pair. Further comparing the conformance score of the each PK-FK pair of the sub-set of PK-FK pairs with a predetermined acceptability index, where the predetermined acceptability index is indicative of an acceptance of at least one positive FK from the set of PK FK pairs. 7227732vl ~ -n m 0 < 0 CD /) 0 > 02 p 0- : 1 M >1 0 0)
Patent AU-2013202077-A1 (AU)
Title: Spraying
Inventor: CACCAVIELLO LEON JOSEPH
IPC: A01G25/09
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: Spraying apparatus (1) is provided that has two horizontally disposed upright spray arm assemblies (33) 5 that each carry sprayers (43). Each spray arm assembly (33) has a sprayer (43) in an upper part (35) and a sprayer (43) in a lower part (37). The upper part (35) is able to move relative to the lower part (37) so the axis of spraying from the upper part (35) will be downwardly 10 directed towards an upper part of crop to be sprayed. The spray arm assemblies (33) are mounted on respective arms (25) for moving laterally inwardly or outwardly relative to a longitudinal direction of a row of crop to accommodate for different width crops and/or different 15 crop row widths.
Patent AU-2013205420-A1 (AU)
Title: Fastening strap for disposable absorbing articles, method for manufacturing the same and disposable absorbing articles including the same
Inventor: CHENG ALLEN
IPC: A61F13/62
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention provides a fastening strap for disposable absorbing articles comprising a fabric backing and a hook strap on which a plurality of hooks are formed for releasably engaging loops on a loop strap of the disposable absorbing articles, wherein the hook strap is secured directly to the fabric backing by means of fusion bonding to form patterns on the fastening strap to thereby producing a fastening strap for disposable absorbing articles in a more simple process without using any adhesive. A method for manufacturing this fastening strap and a disposable absorbing article including this fastening strap are also provided. bb
Patent AU-2013205940-A1 (AU)
Title: Providing progressive games for gaming environments
Inventor: REDDICKS CHRIS D
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2013-05-20
Abstract: A method of offering a progressive game in a gaming environment including an electronic gaming machine configured to provide game play of a wager based game, the method comprising: receiving static game parameters from the electronic gaming machine; generating progressive configuration rules based on the static game parameters, wherein the progressive configuration rules define a wager eligibility for participation in the progressive game; receiving a game selection from a player of the electronic gaming machine, wherein the game selection corresponds to the wager based game; receiving dynamic game parameters including a wager placed during game play of the wager based game by the player; determining whether the player is eligible to win a progressive prize based at least in part on the wager; and processing, if it is determined that the player is eligible to win a progressive prize, the wager as a contribution to the progressive prize of the progressive game.
Patent AU-2013207329-A1 (AU)
Title: Compositions and methods for treating metabolic disorders
Inventor: BARON ALAIN D
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2013-01-05
Abstract: Methods for improving the gastrointestinal tolerability of biguanide compounds and for treating metabolic disorders and/or inducing weight loss in patients in need thereof, particularly in individuals having a contraindication for treatment with biguanide compounds, are provided comprising administering delayed release formulations of such biguanide compounds, including metformin, targeted to the small intestine.
Patent AU-2013222879-A1 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling lock/unlock state of terminal through voice recognition
Inventor: AHN YU MI
IPC: H04M1/72403
Filed: 2013-02-25
Abstract: A method for controlling a terminal through a voice input is provided. The method includes receiving a voice input when the terminal is in a state in which the terminal is locked and performing an operation corresponding to the voice input if the voice input corresponds to a preset command.
Patent AU-2013251556-A1 (AU)
Title: Paint brush storage and protection device
Inventor: DEPAOLA SALVATOR
IPC: A46B17/04
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A paint brush storage and protection device (100) includes an open well (106) having an upstanding wall (112) ending in an upper wall (116), the wall being continuous from one side of an opening (120) to another; a top (108) with an open channel (128) extending around the perimeter of the top except at and end of an extension area (126); a hinge (110) connecting the open well to the top; a seal (104A, 104B) located in the opening; a first latching mechanism (130) associated with the open well and top opposite the hinge; and a second latching mechanism (133) associated with the open well and top in the area of the opening.
Patent AU-2013276453-A1 (AU)
Title: Method and device for monitoring an extracorporeal blood treatment of a patient
Inventor: GAGEL ALFRED
IPC: A61B5/1455
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: The present invention pertains to Method for monitoring a dialysis treatment of a patient, preferably for monitoring a haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration and/or peritoneal dialysis treatment of a patient, the method including the steps of: - irradiating a sample of a dialysis fluid used in the dialysis treatment with linearly polarized irradiation light; - detecting the intensity of the fluorescence light emitted by the dialysis fluid in a first polarization plane; - detecting the intensity of the fluorescence light emitted by the dialysis fluid in a second polarization plane which is different from the first polarization plane; - determining the anisotropy of the fluorescence light emitted by the dialysis fluid; and - determining the concentration of at least one fluorophore in the dialysis fluid on the basis of both, the determined anisotropy and the intensity of the fluorescence light emitted by the dialysis fluid.
Patent AU-2013280487-A1 (AU)
Title: Modulation and equalization in an orthonormal time-frequency shifting communications system
Inventor: HADANI RONNY
IPC: H04L27/10
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: A system and method of providing a modulated signal useable in a signal transmission system. The method includes transforming, perhaps with respect to both time and frequency, a data frame including a plurality of data elements into a transformed data matrix. The transformed data matrix includes a plurality of transformed data elements where each of the plurality of transformed data elements is based upon each of the plurality of data elements. The method further includes generating the modulated signal in accordance with the transformed data elements of the transformed data matrix.
Patent AU-2013328942-A1 (AU)
Title: Controlling power conversion systems
Inventor: MARTIN ERIC
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling power conversion systems. In one aspect, a power management system includes a first power conversion system coupled to a first energy source and a second power conversion system coupled to a second energy source, and a control system. The control system causes, while the first power conversion system is operating in an active mode and the second power conversion system is operating in a standby mode, the second power conversion system to exit the standby mode, the second power conversion system providing a reactive power flow upon exiting the standby mode. The control system causes the first power conversion system to provide a compensatory reactive power flow to compensate for at least a portion of the reactive power flow from the second power conversion system.
Patent AU-2013341081-A1 (AU)
Title: Processes for the preparation of an olefinic product
Inventor: KLOTH ANTONIUS GIJSBERTUS JOHANNES
IPC: C07C1/20
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of an olefinic product, the process comprising the steps of: • (a) reacting an oxygenate feedstock, comprising oxygenate, in an oxygenate reaction zone in the presence of a catalyst comprising a molecular sieve, at a temperature in the range of from 350 to 1000°C, to produce a reaction effluent stream, comprising at least oxygenate, olefin, water and acidic by-products; • (b) optionally cooling the reaction effluent stream by means of an indirect heat exchange to a temperature greater than the dew point temperature of reaction effluent stream; • (c) further rapidly cooling the reaction effluent stream to a temperature at or lower than the dew point temperature of the reaction effluent stream by direct injection of a first aqueous liquid into the reaction effluent stream, to form a quench effluent stream; • (d) separating the first quench effluent stream into a liquid quench stream and a gaseous quench stream; and passing the gaseous quench stream into a quench tower and contacting the gaseous quench stream with a second aqueous liquid in the presence of at least one set of quench tower internals, to produce a quench tower gaseous stream comprising the olefinic product.
Patent AU-2013359057-A1 (AU)
Title: Markerless tracking of robotic surgical tools
Inventor: REITER AUSTIN
IPC: A61B1/045
Filed: 2013-12-13
Abstract: Appearance learning systems, methods and computer products for three-dimensional markerless tracking of robotic surgical tools. An appearance learning approach is provided that is used to detect and track surgical robotic tools in laparoscopic sequences. By training a robust visual feature descriptor on low-level landmark features, a framework is built for fusing robot kinematics and 3D visual observations to track surgical tools over long periods of time across various types of environments. Three-dimensional tracking is enabled on multiple tools of multiple types with different overall appearances. The presently disclosed subject matter is applicable to surgical robot systems such as the da Vinci® surgical robot in both ex vivo and in vivo environments.
Patent AU-2013374206-A1 (AU)
Title: Reversion trigger for combustion-powered fastener-driving tool
Inventor: BIRK DANIEL J
IPC: B25C1/08
Filed: 2013-12-26
Abstract: A fastener-driving tool (100) has a housing (14) including a combustion chamber (134), where the combustion chamber generates combustion for driving a fastener, and a processor (137) associated with the housing and in communication with the combustion chamber. The processor is configured to cause an initial combustion in the combustion chamber and cause a fastener to be driven when a first actuation event and a second actuation event occur, and is configured to cause at least one subsequent combustion in the combustion chamber and cause at least one additional fastener to be driven when only the first actuation event occurs.
Patent AU-2013394132-A1 (AU)
Title: Technique for treating presbyopia
Inventor: SEILER THEO
IPC: A61F9/008
Filed: 2013-07-08
Abstract: A system and method for reshaping a cornea of a patient's eye to treat presbyopia are disclosed as well as a method of generating a computer program for use in such system. Ray tracing is used to determine an ablation pattern that defines an amount of corneal tissue to be ablated, wherein the ablation pattern achieves a pre-defined amount of at least one of sphere, spherical aberration, coma, and astigmatism in the eye.
Patent WO-2015123716-A1 (WO)
Title: Appareil formant socle
Inventor: ILSE HANDJORG
IPC: A47B3/02
Filed: 2014-11-25
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à un appareil formant socle pour un meuble. L'appareil formant socle a une structure allongée formant montant définissant une première extrémité et une seconde extrémité, et ayant un axe longitudinal. La structure formant montant supporte de manière immobile un système de pied fixe et supporte également de manière mobile un système de pied variable. Le système de pied variable est mobile de manière sélective, le long et autour de l'axe longitudinal, afin de faire varier une proximité angulaire et longitudinale entre le système de pied variable et le système de pied fixe. Des moyens de sollicitation sont prévus pour commander le mouvement du système de pied variable, lors de l'utilisation, les moyens de sollicitation provoquant le déplacement à la fois du système de pied fixe et du système de pied variable pour venir en butée contre une surface sous-jacente, ce qui rend ainsi l'appareil formant socle particulièrement stable.
Patent AU-2014200027-A1 (AU)
Title: Injectable void filler for soft tissue augmentation
Inventor: BARRY JOHN J
IPC: A61L27/46
Filed: 2014-01-03
Abstract: A method of treating a soft tissue lumen of a patient, wherein the soft tissue lumen is located in the vascularture, reproductive tract, or gastrointestinal tract of the patient, which comprises preparing a composition by combining a fibrinogen component, a thrombin component, a plasticizer, and calcium containing particles having an average diameter between 0.01 pm and 200 pm; and delivering the composition to the soft tissue lumen of the patient.
Patent AU-2014201579-A1 (AU)
Title: Buoyant board
Inventor: RAMELOT STEVE
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: An extendable buoyant board with pairs of telescoping sections which are secured in an extended relation to one another by internal pressure from an inflatable pneumatic bladder enclosed within the sections. By retaining each of the inboard ends of successively smaller pairs of extension sections within the adjacent next larger section, the multisection board, when extended, provides substantial rigidity and strength. The telescoping arrangement is preferably provided by a central tubular section with an opening at each end, and an internal cross-sectional area which diminishes from the center to each opening. A first pair of opposed telescoping tubular extension sections is slidably and non-removably engaged within the outboard end of the interior of the central section.
Patent AU-2014208383-A1 (AU)
Title: Neuronal imaging and treatment
Inventor: BEN-HAIM SHLOMO
IPC: A61K51/04
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: A method is disclosed herein for imaging at least one autonomic nervous system synaptic center in a subject, as well as a method of diagnosing and/or monitoring a medical condition or disease associated with an autonomic nervous system, and a method of guiding a therapy of such a medical condition or disease. The methods comprise administering to the subject a radioactive tracer which selectively binds to autonomic nervous system synapses; measuring radioactive emission of the tracer to obtain data describing a distribution of the tracer in the body; and analyzing the data in order to identify at least one region exhibiting a high concentration of the tracer. Further disclosed herein are radioactive tracers, uses thereof, and an apparatus, for use in a method disclosed herein.
Patent AU-2014220440-A1 (AU)
Title: Marine connector
Inventor: WALMSLEY OWEN
IPC: E21B31/20
Filed: 2014-02-21
Abstract: A marine connector (10) having a central core (14), a first shoulder (46) disposed around at least part of the central core, a second shoulder (60) disposed around at least part of the central core and spaced from the first shoulder and an expandable clamping member (98) disposed around at least part of the central core and between the first and second shoulders. The first and second shoulders (46, 60) are relatively movable from a first distance apart, wherein the clamping member (98) is at a first or rest width, to a second distance apart, wherein the shoulders (46, 60) act upon the clamping member (98) to expand it outwardly from the central core (14) to a second or expanded width. In use the connector may received into a complementary female receptacle (72) or into a length of pipe, to act as a pipeline recovery tool.
Patent AU-2014220474-A1 (AU)
Title: Baffle
Inventor: GIBNEY RICHARD PETER
IPC: B61D7/32
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: A baffle (1) comprising a panel body (2) that is mountable on a wall of a hopper adjacent to an edge of an outlet (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d) of a hopper and is arrangeable in a projecting position, to project in a generally downwardly direction beyond the edge of the outlet so as to restrict the spread of bulk commodities past the panel body as the bulk commodities discharge through the outlet. The panel body is arrangeable in the projected position to project in a generally downwardly direction beyond the edge of the outlet and between a gap space defined by the edge of the outlet and an outlet cover arranged in an open position. The baffle may comprise rotatable mounting means for rotatably mounting the panel body on the wall of the hopper such that the panel body is movable between the projected position and a retracted position, where the panel body is arranged so as to provide a minimal or no barrier effect.
Patent AU-2014249401-A1 (AU)
Title: Multiple-compartment container
Inventor: LESPERANCE NICOLE
IPC: B65D77/08
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: A multiple-compartment container includes an upper rim defining an upper plane, a lower rim defining a lower plane, a perimeter wall connecting the upper rim to the lower rim. The perimeter wall forms an outer surface of the container. The container further includes at least one internal wall dividing the container into multiple compartments. An upper edge of the internal wall is an uppermost feature of the container. The upper edge of the internal wall is deformable to present a widened sealing surface during a sealing operation.