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Patent AU-752352-B2 (AU)
Title: Fire retardant intumescent coating for lignocellulosic materials
Inventor: LIU FEIPENG
IPC: C09D175/04
Filed: 1999-06-10
Granted: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A fire retardant coating composition for lignocellulosic materials which comprises expandable graphite particles, a absorbent material, a polymeric binder, a carbonific material, a blowing agent, and a wetting agent. The expandable graphite particles include from about 20 to about 95% by weight of the combined amount of the expandable graphite particles and the absorbent material. The polymeric binder comprises from about 5 to about 50% by weight of the combined amount of the polymeric binder, the expandable graphite particles, and the solid absorbent material.
Patent AU-770428-B2 (AU)
Title: Tape dispenser
Inventor: MAN EELCO H DE
IPC: B65H35/10
Filed: 2000-05-24
Granted: 2004-02-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a tape dispenser for producing lengths of tape. The tape dispenser comprises a rotatable roller on which the tape is wound up and a rotatable take-off roller across which the tape to be taken off is guided. The take-off roller has at least one perforation element that is directed against the surface of support of the tape and that is used to perforate the tape. The dispenser is further provided with latch elements that block the take-off roller if the tape has covered a certain distance once it has been perforated. The latch elements release the take-off roller once the perforated section at the tape's end is separated from the tape.
Patent AU-761693-B2 (AU)
Title: A surgical forceps
Inventor: ANDREWS EMMET JOSEPH HOWARD PE
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2000-05-08
Granted: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A surgical forceps has blades of arcuate shape and handles which are urged apart by springs on a guide blade which mounts the blades by a pivot joint. The guide blade projects below the blades. Gripping means formed by bifurcated arms on the guide blade will, when moved apart, grip an intercostal drain tube between grippers. The forceps carrying an intercostal drain tube, can be inserted between a patients ribs and the handles are then moved towards each other to splay the blades apart to provide a channel for the insertion of a tube. The guide blade may also be mounted between the blades.
Patent AU-693993-B2 (AU)
Title: A rapid microbiological test for the detection of antibacterial compounds
Inventor: LANGEVELD PIETER CORNELIS
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 1996-02-01
Granted: 1998-07-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a microbioligcal test method for detecting antibacterial compounds in liquid samples such as milk, meat juice, serum and urine. The method employs an acid-base or redox indicator to detect growth of a test organism and is characterised in that a thermophilic strain of Bacillus or Streptococcus, e.g. Bacillus stearothermophilus var. calidolactis C953, is employed at a concentration of above 10<7 >CFU/ml, preferably between 2x10<7 >and 3x10<8 >CFU/ml.
Patent AU-674882-B2 (AU)
Title: Laser diode drive circuit
Inventor: RAVEN ANTHONY
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 1993-09-10
Granted: 1997-01-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/01915 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 5, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 5, 1995 PCT Filed Sep. 10, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/08370 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 14, 1994The lasing output of a laser diode (1) is controlled by the current through the diode (1). The laser diode (1) is driven by a switched mode drive circuit in which a pulsed signal is applied to a smoothing circuit, typically including a capacitor C and an inductor L, arranged to provide a smoothed output voltage whose magnitude depends on the pulse width of the drive signal.
Patent AU-745505-B2 (AU)
Title: Fluid transfer and diagnostic system for treating the inner ear
Inventor: ARENBERG IRVING K
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 1999-07-12
Granted: 2002-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus for delivering fluid materials into and out of the inner ear via the round window membrane. A fluid transfer conduit is provided which includes one or more passageways therethrough which may have a semipermeable membrane associated therewith to control fluid flow. Attached to the conduit is an inflatable bladder sized for insertion within the round window niche. When inflated, the bladder engages the internal side wall of the niche, thereby securing the bladder and part of the conduit within the niche. The conduit can then transfer fluids to and from the niche and the fluid-permeable round window membrane therein. Bladder inflation may be achieved through one of the passageways within the conduit which can deliver an inflation fluid into the bladder. Also, the conduit may include an elongate conductive diagnostic member for transferring electrical potentials to and from the inner ear.
Patent AU-529001-B2 (AU)
Title: Addition of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms to aliphatic multiple bands
Inventor: KREIS GERHARD
IPC: A61K6/90
Filed: 1979-09-27
Granted: 1983-05-19
Abstract: Silicon containing compounds having Si-bonded hydrogen are added to an aliphatic multiple bond in the presence of a platinum catalyst selected from the group consisting of platinum compounds of the formula (R1)PtX2, where R1 represents a cyclic hydrocarbon radical or a substituted cyclic hydrocarbon radical having 2 aliphatic carbon-carbon double bonds, X is the same or different halogen atoms and/or the same or different alkyl radicals, and compounds of the formula (R2SO)(Z)PtY2 where R represents the same or different hydrocarbon radicals or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, Z represents a hydrocarbon having a carbon-carbon double bond and Y represents the same or different halogen atoms. An example of a platinum compound having the general formula (R1)PtX2, is dicyclopentadiene-platinum dichloride, while an example of a platinum compound having the general formula (R2SO)(Z)PtY2 is dimethylsulfoxide-ethylene-platinum-(II)-dichloride.
Patent AU-709061-B2 (AU)
Title: A surface controlled wellbore directional steering tool
Inventor: MCLOUGHLIN STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 1996-04-01
Granted: 1999-08-19
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/00813 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 2, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 2, 1997 PCT Filed Apr. 1, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/31679 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 10, 1996A tool for controlling azimuth and/or inclination in a wellbore and methods for utilizing the same is disclosed. The tool generally comprises a freely rotating mandrel, for transmitting drilling forces, contained within two eccentric sleeves. The outer sleeve has an eccentric longitudinal bore that forms a pregnant or weighted side that seeks the low-side of the wellbore. Two gauge inserts or stabilizer shoes are provided on either side of the outer sleeve at ninety degrees to the pregnant housing. The inner sleeve has a further eccentric longitudinal bore that contains the freely rotating mandrel. The mandrel is attached to the drill string at one end and to the drilling bit at the other. The position of the inner sleeve may be controlled, at will from the surface, so that the eccentric is kept to one side of the outer housing, thus transmitting a fulcrum force to the bit and controlling the azimuth and/or inclination of the wellbore. The pregnant housing contains drive means and assorted logic for controlling the position with respect to the pregnant housing of the eccentric bore of the inner sleeve.
Patent AU-580861-B2 (AU)
Title: Feline defecation package
Inventor: KIEL HANS RICHARD
IPC: B31B39/00
Filed: 1986-02-11
Granted: 1989-02-02
Abstract: The toilet for cats has a lower part (10) in form of a vessel open at the top, a bag (16) filled with litter for cats that can be placed in the lower part and can be replaced; its closing section (18) which lies on top after the bag (16) has been placed in the lower part (10); which, upon opening of the bag (16) can be turned outward over the upper circumferential edge of the lower part (10), and after the period of use of the cat litter (14) is over, can be folded together to permit at least partial provisional closing of the bag (16); of an upper part (12), which can be placed upon or separated from the lower part after the closing section (18) of the bag (16) has been turned out, in order to cover the upper edge region of the lower part (10) and to secure the turned-out closing section (18) of the bag (16) on the upper circumferential edge of the lower part (10); characterized by the fact that the lower part (10) has essentially the form of a rectangular box; that the upper part (12) is essentially in the form of a rectangular frame; that the bag (16) is in the form of a flat rectangular box whose outer measurements correspond essentially to the inner measurements of the lower part (10); foil package with bags particularly suited for use with such toilets for cats; as well as the process for manufacture of the same.
Patent AU-583214-B2 (AU)
Title: Breakstem fastener installation tool
Inventor: FREARSON WILLIAM HARVEY
IPC: B21J15/06
Filed: 1986-05-08
Granted: 1989-04-20
Abstract: A breakstem rivet installation tool includes an airflow ejector for ejecting broken-off stems through a rear pipe (23) mounted on the tool housing (11). The ejector is provided by the annular gap (28) between the front-end of the rear pipe (23) and the rear-end part (26) of an extension pipe (25) mounted on the reciprocable stem-pulling draw rod (13). In order to adjust the rate of air-flow through the ejector, the rear pipe (23) is axially adjustable to vary the size of the annular gap (28). To this end, the pipe (23) is screw-threaded into the housing, and its position can be locked by a lock nut (62). The range of adjustment of the ejector flow includes complete shutting off the air flow.
Patent AU-627063-B2 (AU)
Title: Dna constructs, cells and plants derived therefrom
Inventor: GRIERSON DONALD
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 1990-07-12
Granted: 1992-08-13
Abstract: DNA constructs which inhibit ethylene production in plants comprise a transcriptional initiation region operative in plants for transcribing a DNA sequence encoding an RNA sequence (which may be inverted) complementary to a substantial run of bases showing substantial homology to an mRNA encoding an enzyme involved in ethylene biosynthesis: also plant cells comprising such constructs and plants derived therefrom showing reduced ethylene production.
Patent AU-713050-B2 (AU)
Title: A method for the control of antibiotic-resistant gram positive bacteria and treatment of infection
Inventor: BLACKBURN PETER
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 1996-06-21
Granted: 1999-11-25
Abstract: The invention concerns methods for killing antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria responsible for disease in humans and animals. The methods employ a lanthocin such as nisin as bactericidal agent.
Patent AU-677048-B2 (AU)
Title: Formulations containing carotenoids and procarotenoids combined with polyphenols in the prevention of the damages due to an abnormal production of free radicals
Inventor: BOMBARDELLI EZIO
IPC: A61K36/77
Filed: 1994-05-17
Granted: 1997-04-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel formulations and combinations of lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants and the use thereof in the therapeutic, foodstuff, dietetic, and cosmetic fields. These formulations are based on the use of carotenoids, procarotenoids and derivatives thereof with polyphenols of catechic and flavanolignane structures. Said formulations, containing a lipophilic antioxidant and an hydrophilic one at fixed ratios, can be used in the prevention of physiopatological conditions related at least partially to an over-production of free radicals, particularly aging, atherosclerosis and cancer.
Patent AU-645033-B2 (AU)
Title: Environmental seal
Inventor: WAMBEKE ALAIN
IPC: B29C61/10
Filed: 1990-08-30
Granted: 1994-01-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB90/01340 Sec. 371 Date May 4, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date May 4, 1992 PCT Filed Aug. 30, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO91/03854 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 21, 1991.An assembly capable of sealing an elongate substrate that is curved or angled along its length, which has a heat-shrinkable wraparound sleeve (1) having closure rails (3) adjacent opposing longitudinal edges thereof which can be held together by positioning a closure member thereover to maintain the sleeve in the wrapped-around configuration during heat-shrinkage and the closure member, which comprises an elongate channel (7) of sheet material substantially C-shaped in transverse cross-section having transverse first and second slits (9, 10) therein that extend substantially entirely across its width, respective first and second slits extending through each longitudinal edge, and giving the channel flexibility in two mutually perpendicular planes.
Patent AU-729374-B2 (AU)
Title: Wound tab condom and method of application
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT B
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 1998-03-06
Granted: 2001-02-01
Abstract: A condom includes a condom tubular side wall having a first side wall end and a second side wall end, the tubular side wall being rolled outwardly and over itself from the second side wall end toward the first side wall end to form a side wall roll; a condom end wall sealingly joined to the tubular side wall at the first side wall end; and at least one strip of flexible material having a gripping tab end segment with a touch distinctive tactile surface on one side thereof, the at least one strip being wound within the side wall roll so that the gripping tab end segment and touch distinctive tactile surface of the at least one strip protrudes from the side wall roll. A method of assembling the condom includes the step of winding the at least one strip together with the tubular side wall outwardly and over the tubular side wall toward the side wall second end to form a side wall roll, so that the gripping tab end segment protrudes from the side wall roll. A method of applying the condom to a penis includes the steps of grasping the tab end segment, touching the touch distinctive tactile surface thereon, orienting the condom so that the tubular side wall roll is directed away from the user, placing the condom end wall against the distal end of the penis, and pulling the tab end segment laterally outwardly from the tubular side wall, so that the side wall roll unrolls over and advances longitudinally along the penis.
Patent AU-723802-B2 (AU)
Title: Inhalation device
Inventor: VIRTANEN RISTO
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1998-03-13
Granted: 2000-09-07
Abstract: An inhaler for administering powder by inhalation and a method of constructing the same, the inhaler including a member that defines a chamber for containing desiccant, the member including first and second parts which when fitted together define the chamber for containing desiccant. The first part has an outer surface provided with at least one of an internal or external spline and the second part has an inner surface provided with at least one of the other of an internal or external spline, where the splines (28, 36) are dimensioned and/or spaced so as, on fitting together the first and second parts (14, 16), rotationally to fix the first and second parts and define spaces therebetween.
Patent AU-588389-B2 (AU)
Title: Multiprocessor data processing system
Inventor: KERNS DANIEL R
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 1986-10-28
Granted: 1989-09-14
Abstract: A multiple processor system in which a plurality of coequal processors (11, 11A, 11B, 11C) share a common memory (12) which includes a data structure (13) for storing machine state information for a plurality of processing tasks (jobs) (14, 14A...). The instruction set of each of the processors includes a job processor instruction (JP FLUSH) for storing in the data structure the current machine state information (15) of a processing task being executed by a processor at the time such execution has been stopped either because of an interruption thereof or because an allotted time period assigned to a processor for executing that task is over. The processor can then select another processing task and issue another instruction (JP LOAD) to obtain the machine state information therefor from the data structure (13) to permit such other task to be executed using this machine state information. A furhter instruction for permitting a faster load operation can also be issued by a processor when only a portion of the machine state information is required to be loaded. Other instructions are provided for various purposes useful in the multiple processor context.
Patent AU-540617-B2 (AU)
Title: Conveyor belts
Inventor: IDDLES ROGER GILBERT
IPC: B65G15/52
Filed: 1981-01-13
Granted: 1984-11-29
Abstract: A conveyor belt of the honeycomb type in which open-work belt sections 2 of cranked or wavey form extend between and intermesh pivotally at transverse rods 1 which pass through apertures in longitudinal components 4 of the belt sections and extend alongside main cross components 3 of the belt sections joined in staggered relationship to the ends of the longitudinal components, is strengthened laterally against distortion by additional cross components 5 which extend between and are joined to the longitudinal components at the opposite sides of the transverse rods to the main cross components. The belt sections are preferably unitary plastics mouldings. As illustrated the belt sections each extend across the full width of the belt and the longitudinal components at the sides of the belt have sockets 14 defined at their free ends which receive the opposite ends of the transverse rods and retain the transverse rods to the belt sections.
Patent AU-534440-B2 (AU)
Title: Lithographic printing form
Inventor: SCHELL LONI
IPC: G03G13/28
Filed: 1981-02-13
Granted: 1984-01-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for manufacturing a lithographic printing form by electrophotographic means, comprising the steps of uniformly charging an oleophilic photoconductive layer which is present on an electrically conductive hydrophilic layer support and which contains a photoconductor and a binder; image-wise exposing the charged photoconductive layer to produce a charge image; developing the charge image with toner to produce a toner image comprised of imaged areas and non-image areas; fixing the toner image; decoating the non-image areas of the photoconductive layer to bare the electrically conductive layer support; coating the bared areas of the layer support with a solution comprising a water-soluble, but hydrocarbon-insoluble film-forming polymer and a vinyl phosphonic acid compound; drying the coating solution to form a uniform coating; and removing the toner image by rinsing with a hydrocarbon composition containing aromatic portions in an amount of at least about 20% by weight. Also disclosed is an improved printing form made by this process.
Patent AU-691496-B2 (AU)
Title: Device for eliminating humidity particularly from laundry
Inventor: LONGHI GIUSEPPE DE
IPC: F24F1/032
Filed: 1994-07-15
Granted: 1998-05-21
Abstract: The device for eliminating humidity particularly from laundry includes a frame body having inside, in combination, means for dehumidifying the air and means for heating the dehumidified air to a selected temperature. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-642947-B2 (AU)
Title: Non-glycosylated FGF-4 and compositions containing the same
Inventor: ROGERS DAVID THOMAS
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1990-11-15
Granted: 1993-11-04
Abstract: Non-glycosylated FGF-4, homogeneous non-glycosylated FGF-4 and processes for their production are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for use in treating soft tissue injuries and musculo-skeletal disorders in mammals.
Patent AU-724907-B2 (AU)
Title: Modified arginine deiminase
Inventor: CLARK MIKE A
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1998-05-12
Granted: 2000-10-05
Abstract: The present invention is directed to arginine deiminase modified with polyethylene glycol, to methods of treating cancer, and to methods of treating and/or inhibiting metastasis.
Patent AU-698430-B2 (AU)
Title: Flow-metered pumping with load compensation system and method
Inventor: LIVINGSTON JAMES W
IPC: D06F33/37
Filed: 1994-09-20
Granted: 1998-10-29
Abstract: The present invention is an improved flow-metered pumping system using an air-backed diaphragm pump with load compensation. A variable motor speed controller is used to compensate for flow rate reduction caused by pressure effects. When the output pressure on the pump increases to a point where the load on the pump motor exceeds a specified threshold, the motor speed controller increases the speed of the motor to compensate for pressure induced diaphragm distortion losses and to achieve a substantially constant flow rate across a range of pump output pressures.
Patent AU-592733-B2 (AU)
Title: Substituted 1h-imidazoles
Inventor: COSSEMENT ERIC
IPC: C07D233/64
Filed: 1987-11-02
Granted: 1990-01-18
Abstract: New substituted 1H-imidazoles and their salts, processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions. These compounds have the formula   <IMAGE>   wherein R1, R2, R3 and R5=hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl; R4=hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-alkoxy; Y1=hydrogen and Y2=OZ2 or the reverse; Z1=Z2=hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl or Z1 and Z2=-CH2- or -C(CH3)2-. These compounds are prepared either by reducing a corresponding imidazole compound having a hydroxyl or alkoxy group on the methyl bridge between the imidazole and phenyl rings, or by hydrolyzing a 4-[[2,2-dimethyl-4H-1,3-benzodioxin-6(or 8)-yl]methyl]-1H-imidazole, or yet by reducing an alkyl 3-[(1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl]-2-hydroxybenzoate. These compounds have cardiac, cerebral and tissular anti-ischemic activities.
Patent AU-2001282028-B2 (AU)
Title: Nickel-plated brazing sheet product
Inventor: WIJENBERG JACQUES HUBERT OLGA
IPC: B23K35/20
Filed: 2001-07-25
Granted: 2004-01-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a brazing sheet product comprising a core sheet made of an aluminum alloy, an aluminum clad layer cladding at least one of the surfaces of said core sheet, and a layer comprising nickel on the outersurface of one or both said clad layer or layers, and wherein the brazing sheet product is devoid of a layer comprising zinc or tin as a bonding layer between said outersurface of said aluminum clad layer or layers and said layer comprising nickel, and wherein the aluminum clad alloy layer comprises, in weight percent: Si 2 to 18, Mg up to 8.0, Zn up to 5.0, Cu up to 5.0, Mn up to 0.30, In up to 0.30, Fe up to 0.80, Sr up to 0.20, at least one element selected from the group consisting of: (Bi 0.01 to 1.0, Pb 0.01 to 1.0, Li 0.01 to 1.0, Sb 0.01 to 1.0), impurities each up to 0.05, total up to 0.20, balance aluminum.
Patent AU-744246-B2 (AU)
Title: Catalyst and process for the preparation of aromatic carbonates
Inventor: YOSHISATO EISHIN
IPC: C07C68/00
Filed: 1998-08-04
Granted: 2002-02-21
Abstract: Aromatic carbonates can be prepared economically and efficiently by reacting an aromatic hydroxy compound with carbon monoxide and oxygen in the presence of a catalyst wherein a palladium compound is supported on a perovskite-type composite oxide represented by the following formula (1) or (1'): M(1-x)M'xM'' Oy (wherein, M is a group IIIB metal; x is a number of 0 to 1; M' is a metal having an ionic radius of 0.90  ANGSTROM  or more; M'' is Mn, Cr, Co, Fe, Ni or Cu; y is a number of 2.5 to 3.5), or L(1-x)L'xL'' Oy (wherein, L is a group IIA or IVA metal taking a divalent state in the form of an oxide; x is a number of 0 to 1; L' is a metal having an ionic radius of 0.90 ANGSTROM  or more; L'' is a group IVA, IVB, or IIIB metal taking a tetravalent state in the form of an oxide; y is a number of 2.5 to 3.5), and the palladium accounts for 0.01 to 15% of the catalyst by weight. <IMAGE>