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Patent AU-5318301-A (AU)
Title: Insertion devices and method of use
Inventor: LAYNE RICHARD W
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: This invention relates to devices, such as cannulas or needles, which are used for inserting expandable structures, such as medical balloons, into interior regions of a human or animal body, as well as methods for their use. In various embodiments, insertion devices described herein are capable of flaring at their tip to ease insertion and removal of expandable structures and reduce the risk of damaging such expandable structures during their insertion, inflation and removal. In other embodiments, insertion devices described herein are capable of directionally guiding and/or inhibiting expansion of an expandable structure within an interior region of an animal or human body to create optimally placed cavities for repair, augmentation and/or treatment of fractured and/or diseased bone.
Patent AU-5508198-A (AU)
Title: Mathematical teaching apparatus and method
Inventor: KOHLBERG ELON
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: A mathematical teaching apparatus comprising block elements that fit inside a block element container. The block element container will not close until the proper number of block elements are inserted. For teaching counting and addition concepts for a number base, such as base ten, a user will quickly grasp the concepts of grouping an arbitrary number of block elements into units, such as ones, tens and hundreds. A container for holding block element containers is also provided. The block elements and containers have the same shape, and maintain a proportional ratio with each other. All block elements and containers are counted and grouped using counting devices which provide an indication of the number of units of each type present. The counting devices also signal when ten block elements or ten block element containers are inserted, signaling to a user that the block elements or containers should be inserted into a next-larger size container. A method of teaching using the mathematical apparatus is also presented. The mathematical teaching apparatus allows children to learn the concepts of number magnitude, addition and subtraction, including carrying and borrowing. A computer program implementing these ideas can also be used to present the mathematical concepts.
Patent AU-5528590-A (AU)
Title: Joint prosthesis
Inventor: ALBREKTSSON BJORN
IPC: A61F2/42
Filed: 1990-04-03
Abstract: A joint prosthesis is disclosed. The joint prosthesis is preferably used for small joints, such as finger joints, and comprises at least one distal prosthesis element and at least one proximal prosthesis element. A joint is arranged between the distal and proximal prosthesis elements to allow for articulated movement therebetween. The distal and proximal prosthesis elements are secured to corresponding distal and proximal bone shafts.
Patent AU-5544294-A (AU)
Title: Annular metal casting unit
Inventor: WAGSTAFF FRANK EVERTON
IPC: B22D11/041
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: As a reversal of previous practice, the annular body of the mold in the unit has an annular case at the bottom thereof, rather than at the top thereof. The case is relatively thick axially of the mold, so as to form the greater portion of the axial length of the mold body at the outer periphery thereof; and at the top thereof, the case has an annular plate thereon, which forms a pair of flanges that overhang the case and enable the metal casting unit to be lowered into an aperture of a casting table from above, and supported on top of the table at the flanges. Meanwhile, the case defines the lower end opening of the mold cavity, and the outlet for liquid coolant that is discharged onto the molten metal body as it emerges from the unit. Commonly, the case is monolithic, and also has an annular sump at the top thereof which is covered by the plate to form a chamber for the coolant in the sump. A graphite casting ring may be circumposed about the inner periphery of the case, to form a liner for the upper end portion of the cavity; and a refractory top ring may be circumposed about the upper end opening of the cavity, to form a hot top for the ring.
Patent AU-5550499-A (AU)
Title: Molecules designated b7l-1
Inventor: BAUM PETER ROBERT
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 1999-08-05
Abstract: The invention is directed to B7L-1 as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the B7L-1, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding B7L-1 and processes for preparing B7L-1 polypeptides.
Patent AU-5581194-A (AU)
Title: Method of continuously cooking pulp
Inventor: OLSSON SVEN-ERIK
IPC: D21C3/24
Filed: 1993-11-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE93/00978 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 27, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 27, 1995 PCT Filed Nov. 16, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/11567 PCT Pub. Date May 26, 1994The present invention relates to a digester for continuous cooking, under elevated pressure and temperature, of fibre material in a vertical digester (1), where fibre material and cooking liquid are fed into the top of the digester, used cooking liquor is drawn off from at least one digester screen arrangement (1D) between the top and the bottom of the digester, and fibre material is fed out from the bottom of the digester, it being possible to maintain the temperature in the cooking zone immediately above the digester screen arrangement (1B) at essentially the same temperature level as the remaining cooking zone or cooking zones of the digester.
Patent AU-5613494-A (AU)
Title: Polyurethanes cured with 4,4'-methylene-bis-(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline)
Inventor: ROSENBERG RONALD O
IPC: C08G18/10
Filed: 1993-11-17
Abstract: Polyurethane prepolymers are disclosed prepared with mononuclear aromatic diisocyanate such as toluene diisocyanate and an aliphatic diisocyanate such as H12MDI. These prepolymers can be cured with 4,4'-methylene-bis-(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline) to form a cured urethane elastomer with reduced propensity to crack during the curing process, extended pour life (a slower rate of viscosity buildup after curative and prepolymer are mixed), low hysteresis, and a low level of free toluene diisocyanates and/or other toxic or volatile substances to increase worker safety during processing. It has also been found that prepolymers made from toluene diisocyanate and cured with a blend of two aromatic diamine curatives yields urethane elastomers with the same reduced propensity to crack during the curing process.
Patent AU-5631396-A (AU)
Title: Data management and distribution system and method for an electronic television program guide
Inventor: THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A data management and distribution system for an electronic program guide ("EPG") for television programs comprising an automated data collection subsystem, a manual entry and correction subsystem, a database validation subsystem, an edition generation subsystem, a configuration subsystem, and a status and control subsystem. The system may further comprise a feed generation subsystem if one of more of the EPG providers supported by the EPG distributor requires a live feed of data. The automated data collection subsystem collects EPG data from multiple source sin various formats, filters the data based on the needs of the EPG providers supported, and places the data in a centralised database in a form suitable to support the different environmental contexts of the EPG providers. The manual entry and correction subsystem permits the EPG distributor to make manual correction, additions, and deletion to the data stored in the database. The database validation subsystem verifies the data stored in the database in accordance with designated verification options. The edition generation subsystem generates the different editions of the PEG for the different EPG providers supported by the EPG distributor. The configuration subsystem receives information from the various EPG providers and furnishes this information to the other subsystems which utilise the information in performing their respective tasks. The status and control subsystem monitors the operation of the data management and distribution system as a whole. The various feeds and editions are then transmitted to the EPG providers by eg satellite, wire, cable, etc. The EPG providers receive the feeds and editions and use them to provide one or both of a dedicated channel EPG and interactive EPG to subscribers.
Patent AU-5796886-A (AU)
Title: Exhaust brake
Inventor: MEISTRICK ZDENEK SIDONIUS
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1986-05-27
Abstract: Process and apparatus for the compression release retarding of a multi-cylinder four cycle internal combustion engine are provided. The process provides a compression release event and a bleeder event or a second compression releaser event for each engine cylinder during each complete engine cycle while employing only one intake valve opening per engine cycle. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention the normal motion of the exhaust valve is disabled and replaced with an opening of the exhaust valve at about the top dead center position of the engine piston following the compression stroke; maintaining the exhaust valve in the open position during the expansion stroke; partially closing the exhaust valve during the exhaust stroke; and fully closing the exhaust valve during the intake stroke. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, the normal intake valve opening is delayed and the normal motion of the exhaust valve is disabled and replaced with an opening of the exhaust valve at about the top dead center position of the engine piston following the compression stroke; maintaining the exhaust valve in the open position during the expansion stroke; closing the exhaust valve at the end of the expansion stroke; and opening the exhaust valve briefly at about the next top dead center position of the engine piston. The apparatus includes hydraulic and mechanical means to disable or delay the exhaust and intake valves and hydraulic, mechanical and electrical means to manipulate the exhaust and intake valves as required to perform the process.
Patent AU-5821099-A (AU)
Title: Spectral calibration of fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus
Inventor: SHARAF MUHAMMAD A
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: The invention relates to methods, compositions, and systems for calibrating a fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus. One aspect of the invention is multiple color calibration standards and their use. A multiple color calibration standard is a mixture of at least two polynucleotide of different length, wherein each of the polynucleotide is labeled with a spectrally distinct fluorescent dye. Another aspect of the invention is to produce total emission temporal profiles of multiple color calibration standards for use in calibrating fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus. The peaks corresponding to the fluorescently labeled polynucleotide in the total emission temporal profile may be detected using a peak detector that is driven by changes in the slopes of the total emission temporal profile. Calibration of fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus with various embodiments ofthe methods ofthe invention include the step of identification of the labeled polynucleotide of the multiple color calibration standards. The process of spectral calibration of fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus using multiple color calibration standard may include the step of the estimating (extracting) of the dyes' reference spectra, using information from the peak detection process performed on the total emission temporal profile. Other aspects of the invention include systems for separating and detecting fluorescently labeled polynucleotide, wherein the system is designed for spectral calibration in accordance with the subject calibration methods employing multiple color calibration standards. Another aspect of the invention is methods and compositions for detecting the flow of electrical current through a separation channel of a fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus. These methods an compositions employ monitoring dyes. Monitoring dyes are fluorescent dyes that are spectrally distinct from the dye on the polynucleotide intended to convey genetic information, e.g., fluorescent polynucleotide sequencing reaction products. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-5868994-A (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for encoding/decoding broadcast or recorded segments and monitoring audience exposure thereto
Inventor: AIJALA VICTOR A
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 1993-11-16
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for encoding and decoding information in broadcast or recorded segments signals are described. In certain embodiments, an audience monitoring system encodes identification information x(w) in the audio signal portion of a broadcast or recorded segment using spread spectrum encoding (100). A personal monitoring device (200) receives an acoustically reproduced version of the broadcast or recorded signal via a microphone (230), decodes the identification information from the audio signal portion despite significant ambient noise and stores (260) this information, automatically providing a diary for the audience member which is later uploaded to a centralized facility. A separate monitoring device (700) decodes additional information from the broadcast signal, which is matched with the audience diary information at the central facility. This monitor (700) may simultaneously send data to the centralized facility using a dial-up telephone line, and receive data from the centralized facility through a signal encoded using a spread spectrum technique and modulated with a broadcast signal from a third-party.
Patent AU-5920594-A (AU)
Title: A mobile phone testing arrangement
Inventor: RICKLI HANSUELI
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: The relevant data on the link quality at different sites within a coverage area of a mobile radio system to be monitored are registered by mobile test instruments (16) which preferably communicate with vehicles which regularly carry out trips in the area along random paths (20). The mobile test instruments (16) acquire and store the call identification and connection parameters and the time and site data. Analysis is carried out via a control device (17) which is connected to a mobile switching centre (15). <IMAGE>
Patent AU-5921286-A (AU)
Title: An improved product and process
Inventor: VOEGE HERBERT
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 1986-06-25
Abstract: A process for the production of an olaquindox-containing non-dusting livestock feedstuff mix, comprising (a) mixing 75 to 98.5% by weight of an inorganic carrier material acceptable for livestock nutrition and having a maximum of the particle size distribution between 0.1 and 1.0 mm (b) with 0.5-5% by weight of a non-toxic oil and/or an emulsifier acceptable for livestock nutrition, and (c) to the mixture adding 1-20% by weight of olaquindox.
Patent AU-5951494-A (AU)
Title: Crane arm dolly
Inventor: CHAPMAN LEONARD T
IPC: F16M11/20
Filed: 1993-12-14
Abstract: A crane arm dolly for supporting a crane arm carrying a camera includes a post pivotally supported on a dolly chassis. Adjustable post support rods support the post. The support rods can be lengthened or shortened to maintain the post in a vertical position when the crane arm dolly is used on an inclined surface.
Patent AU-5975499-A (AU)
Title: Isothiazole carboxylic acid amides
Inventor: ASSMANN LUTZ
IPC: C07D275/03
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: Novel isothiazolecarboxamides of the formulain whichR is as defined in the description,a plurality of processes for preparing the novel compounds and their use for protecting plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms.
Patent AU-5981499-A (AU)
Title: Near infrared fluorescent contrast agent and fluorescence imaging
Inventor: INAGAKI MICHIHITO
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 1999-09-16
Abstract: A near infrared fluorescent contrast agent comprising a compound having three or more sulfonic acid groups in a molecule, and a method of fluorescence imaging comprising introducing the near infrared fluorescent contrast agent of the present invention into a living body, exposing the body to an excitation light, and detecting near infrared fluorescence from the contrast agent. The near infrared fluorescent contrast agent of the present invention is excited by an excitation light and emits near infrared fluorescence. This infrared fluorescence is superior in transmission through biological tissues. Thus, detection of lesions in the deep part of a living body has been made possible. In addition, the inventive contrast agent is superior in water solubility and low toxic, and therefore, it can be used safely.
Patent AU-6029090-A (AU)
Title: Improvements in or relating to organic compounds
Inventor: HOULIHAN WILLIAM JOSEPH
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 1990-08-08
Abstract: Phospholipids of formula <CHEM> in which Q, n and R3 are as described in the specification, are useful in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Patent AU-6113701-A (AU)
Title: Combination therapy of respiratory diseases using antibodies and anti-inflammatory agents
Inventor: PRINCE GREGORY
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: Therapeutically effective anti-viral compositions, useful especially against respiratory diseases caused or mediated by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are disclosed, wherein said compositions comprise at least one anti-RSV antibody, including high affinity antibodies, and an additional anti-inflammatory agent, especially corticosteroids, as well as anti-inflammatory antibodies, especially anti-interleukin-6. Also disclosed are methods of using such compositions to treat and/or prevent respiratory diseases. Such compositions may optionally contain other non-antibody anti-viral agents.
Patent AU-6119499-A (AU)
Title: Micro-electrochemical energy storage cells
Inventor: NATHAN MENACHEM
IPC: H01M10/04
Filed: 1999-10-13
Abstract: Thin-film micro-electrochemical energy storage cells (MEESC) such as microbatteries and double-layer capacitors (DLC) are provided. The MEESC comprises two thin layer electrodes, an intermediate thin layer of a solid electrolyte and optionally, a fourth thin current collector layer; said layers being deposited in sequence on a surface of a substrate. The MEESC is characterized in that the substrate is provided with a plurality of through cavities of arbitrary shape, with high aspect ratio. By using the substrate volume, an increase in the total electrode area per volume is accomplished.
Patent AU-6204990-A (AU)
Title: Balanced air return convection oven
Inventor: SMITH DONALD P
IPC: A47J37/04
Filed: 1990-08-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for heating a product (P) which includes a plurality of tapered ducts (90; 290) in a cabinet (20) above and below a conveyor (15; 215) to form streams which are directed toward the product (P). Spent air is drawn through return ducts (81; 89) which have intake openings (83, 87) centered between entrance (24; 224) and exit (26) openings in the cabinet (20) and centered between lateral edges of a conveyor (15; 215) and between the tapered ducts (90; 290) to provide a balanced flow of spent air in the cabinet (20) to the return opening (83, 87). Temperature controlled gas is delivered at an angle through an array of openings (98; 298) adjacent opposite edges of an opening (24, 26; 224) through which a conveyor (15; 215) extends to cause most of the heated air to be drawn to the return duct opening (83, 87) and to maintain internal pressure in the cabinet (20) to prevent ingress and egress of air through the opening (24, 26; 224).
Patent AU-6257300-A (AU)
Title: Electric axial flow machine
Inventor: KNORZER KARL-HEINZ
IPC: F04B35/04
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: An electric axial flow machine includes an ironless disk-shaped rotor arranged on a machine shaft and having permanent magnets embedded in a fiber- or fabric-reinforced plastic, and, on both sides, next to the rotor, a stator, wherein the permanent magnets are each joined to the surrounding fiber- or fabric-reinforced plastic so that the permanent magnets and the machine shaft form a dimensionally stable unit.
Patent AU-6262599-A (AU)
Title: Illumination system having an array of linear prisms
Inventor: BEESON KARL W
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: An illumination system provides a light output distribution that is ideally suited for home and office applications. The illumination system generally comprises a solid waveguide and a light directing structure located on a side opposite of the waveguide's light output side for controlling the light output distribution from the illumination system. The light directing structure may be unitarily formed with the waveguide or it may be secured thereto by an interface which provides approximately 100% contact between the waveguide and light directing structure. The light directing structure includes an array of light directing features configured as generally lenticular prisms that extend in a direction substantially perpendicular (i.e., not parallel) to the average direction at which light rays enter and propagate through the waveguide. Each light directing feature defines an included angle that controls the distribution of light output from the illumination system in a first direction. The interface, when provided, controls the distribution of light output from the illumination system in a second direction that is generally orthogonal with respect to the first direction.
Patent AU-6579194-A (AU)
Title: Angular position encoder
Inventor: DAMES ANDREW NICHOLAS
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 1994-05-03
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB94/00948 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 14, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 14, 1995 PCT Filed May 3, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/25829 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 10, 1994An apparatus for indicating the angular position of a rotatable member includes a drive coil with its axis corresponding to the axis of rotation of the rotatable member. A coil is wound around the rotatable member, and a capacitor is provided in the coil to form an LC resonant circuit. The coil on the rotatable member is wound so that application of an alternating magnetic field to the drive coil induces a resonance in the LC circuit which is constant for all angular positions of the rotatable member. Pick-up coils are provided such that the planes of these coils and the drive coil are orthogonal. The resonance of the LC circuit produces signals in the output coils which depend upon the angular position of the rotatable member. The signals may be processed to determine that angular position, and the processing is simplified with this arrangement of output coils since the signals produced therein are quadrature signals.