baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2020231037-A1 (AU)
Title: Biodegradable two-layered matrix for preventing post-surgical adhesions, in particular in hernia repair
Inventor: BAER HANS ULRICH
IPC: A61L31/14
Filed: 2020-03-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable matrix 14 for preventing post-surgical adhesions, in particular after soft tissue repair in abdominal surgery, e.g. in hernia repair within the body of a mammal. The matrix includes a top layer 16 made of a first biocompatible polymer material and a bottom layer 18 made of a second biocompatible polymer material. The first polymer material comprises poly(lactic acid) as a main component and the second polymer material comprises as a main component at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(glycolic acid), poly(lactic acid), poly(glycolic acid-lactic acid) and mixtures thereof, wherein the PLA content of the first polymer material is higher than in the second polymer material, and wherein both layers are formed as porous scaffolds with the top layer16 being hydrophilic, i.e. having a water contact angle of less than 75°, and the bottom layer 18 being hydrophobic, i.e. having a water contact angle of more than 90°.
Patent AU-2020262104-A1 (AU)
Title: Strength and fatigue life improvements for active bone and joint stabilization devices
Inventor: STECCO KATHRYN A
IPC: A61B17/88
Filed: 2020-04-22
Abstract: Bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described that include multiple-layer bodies. The approach offers dramatically improved fatigue life as compared to one-piece spring members that are otherwise similar or comparable. Coordinated improved-strength anchor embodiments, anchor loading tools and methods of use are also described.
Patent AU-2020292093-A1 (AU)
Title: Methods and compositions for conferring and/or enhancing herbicide tolerance using protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase of various cyanobacteria or variant thereof
Inventor: SUNG SOON-KEE
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2020-06-12
Abstract: Provided are protoporphyrinogen IX oxidases derived from various organism or variants thereof, and uses of the same for conferring and/or enhancing herbicide tolerance of a plant and/or an alga.
Patent AU-2020312787-A1 (AU)
Title: Nucleic acid library preparation using electrophoresis
Inventor: GORMLEY NIALL ANTHONY
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2020-07-10
Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for performing chemical or enzymatic reactions using electrophoresis. Devices, systems, and methods for preparing a library of tagged nucleic acid fragments from a target double-stranded nucleic acid using electrophoresis are also provided. Application of one or more electric fields causes molecules to migrate through the electrophoresis gel matrix.
Patent AU-2020327347-A1 (AU)
Title: Provisioning virtual machines with a single identity and cache virtual disk
Inventor: LU YUHUA
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2020-10-15
Abstract: A virtual disk is provided to a computing environment. The virtual disk 
includes identity information to enable identification of a virtual machine within the 
computing environment. A size of the virtual disk is increased within the computing 
environment to enable the virtual disk to act as a storage for the identity information 
and as a cache of other system data to operate the virtual machine. The virtual 
machine is booted within the computing environment. The virtual machine is 
configured to at least access the virtual disk that includes both identity information 
and caches other system data to operate the virtual machine. Related apparatus, 
systems, techniques and articles are also described.
Patent AU-2020334786-A1 (AU)
Title: Spinnable frames for spectacles
Inventor: MENDELSOHN ADAM
IPC: G02C5/20
Filed: 2020-07-20
Abstract: Spinnable frames for spectacles are provided. A spinnable frame allows a user to hold a distal end of one of the temples and freely spin the remainder of the spectacles around that end of the temple. A spin joint is provided in at least one of the temples that allows this spinning action. The spin joint may span an interface between the distal end of the temple and a proximal end of the temple, the proximal end being coupled to a front portion of the frame at a hinge interface. In this way, the temple arm is allowed to fold against the front portion for compact storage, as with conventional eyeglass frames, while facilitating spinning of the spectacles in a way that avoids excess forces on the hinge interface and/or other portions of the frame or lenses mounted therein.
Patent AU-2020334866-A1 (AU)
Title: Diffusion article
Inventor: SMITH MARK
IPC: B22D1/00
Filed: 2020-08-12
Abstract: A diffusion component for impregnating molten steel with a gas includes a barrier having a first side and a second side, a through-hole formed within the barrier, the through-hole connecting the first side to the second side, and a porous element arranged within the through-hole such that the flow of molten steel passes over the porous element. At least one flow disrupter is arranged relative to the porous element and configured to promote non-laminar flow of molten steel passing through the through-hole.
Patent AU-2020337896-A1 (AU)
Title: Fluid delivery system
Inventor: ANAND PJ
IPC: A61M39/02
Filed: 2020-08-25
Abstract: The fluid delivery devices, systems and methods described herein include a subcutaneous port, a catheter, and a connection assembly configured to fluidly couple the port and catheter.
Patent AU-2020362820-A1 (AU)
Title: Improved uricase and method for treating hyperuricemia using same
Inventor: HUANG GUOFENG
IPC: A61P19/06
Filed: 2020-10-10
Abstract: Provided are improved uricase, a method for treating hyperuricemia using same, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the uricase. The improved uricase comprises an amino acid sequence having at least about 90% identity to SEQ ID NO: 1, and the sequence is not SEQ ID NO: 1.
Patent AU-2020378970-A1 (AU)
Title: Techniques for image-based examination of dialysis access sites
Inventor: ZHANG HANJIE
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2020-10-15
Abstract: A dialysis access site system may operate to generate a treatment recommendation for treating a condition of an access site based on an image of the access site. The dialysis access site system may an apparatus having at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory may include instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the at least one processor to receive an access site image comprising an image of a dialysis access site of a patient, determine access site information for the dialysis access site based on at least one access site feature determined from the access site image, the access site information indicating a condition of the dialysis access site, and determine a treatment recommendation for the dialysis access site based on the access site information.
Patent AU-2020386151-A1 (AU)
Title: Novel compounds for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases associated with the aggregation of alpha-synuclein
Inventor: GIESE ARMIN
IPC: A61K31/506
Filed: 2020-11-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by general formula (la), (lb), (lla) or(llb). These compounds are suitable for imaging alpha-synuclein and for diagnosing diseases which are associated with the aggregation of alpha-synuclein. The compounds are also useful for treating and preventing diseases which are associated with the aggregation of alpha-synuclein.
Patent AU-2020396181-A1 (AU)
Title: A fluid-processing device for a beverage preparation machine
Inventor: TALON CHRISTIAN
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2020-12-01
Abstract: A fluid processing device (10) for a beverage preparation machine is described. The fluid processing device (10) is configured for processing a fluid substance to be introduced into a container (C) for the preparation of a beverage product by mixing of the fluid substance with an ingredient contained in the container (C). The fluid processing device (10) comprises a fluid processing body (12) provided with an inlet portion (14). The fluid processing body (12) comprises in turn at least one inlet means (18) for introducing the fluid substance into the container (C). The inlet means (18) is provided at the inlet portion (14) of the fluid processing body (12). The fluid processing body (12) also comprises an outlet portion (16) and at least one outlet means (20) for dispensing the beverage product from the container (C). The outlet means (20) is provided at the outlet portion (16) of the fluid processing body (12). Preferably, the fluid processing body (12) is a needle-shaped fluid processing body (12) comprising at least one end portion (26; 28) configured for perforating, piercing and/or tearing a specific portion or wall of the container (C) before the introduction of the fluid substance into the container (C).
Patent AU-2020405157-A1 (AU)
Title: Deconvolution of down-going seismic wavefields
Inventor: HAMPSON GARY
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2020-12-18
Abstract: A method for reducing effects of free surface multiple reflections from seismic signal measurements resulting from seismic energy imparted into the Earth's subsurface from collocated measurements of pressure and vertical component of motion in response to the imparted seismic energy. The method includes entering as input to a computer the measurements of pressure and vertical component of motion. In the computer, a down-going component of the measurements is determined. An impulse response of the Earth in the absence of a free surface from the down-going component is determined.
Patent AU-2020406120-A1 (AU)
Title: Ophthalmic device having adjustable filtering properties
Inventor: JOUARD LUDOVIC
IPC: G02C7/10
Filed: 2020-12-17
Abstract: The invention provides an ophthalmic device having adjustable filtering properties, comprising at least one first polarizer (18), at least one second polarizer (19) which is fixed relative to said first polarizer, and at least one adjustable filtering member (20) located between said first and second polarizers and configured to rotate a polarization plane of light received from said first polarizer and propagating towards said second polarizer; wherein said adjustable filtering member is configured to admit a plurality of active states, in each of which it rotates the polarization plane according to a respective and predetermined angle.
Patent AU-2020407511-A1 (AU)
Title: Breath gas analysis
Inventor: PIMENTEL MARK
IPC: A61B5/097
Filed: 2020-12-16
Abstract: Systems and methods have been developed for implementation of a breath testing system for convenient sampling of intestinal gases exhaled from a patient's breath. This may include a system with a manifold that includes thermal regulation components, for instance thermistors and resistive heating elements, which maintain the temperature of the gases above the body temperature of the patient. In some examples, the system will determine an indication of whether a patient has SIBO by adjusting a change in exhaled hydrogen concentration by a methane level exhaled by a patient.
Patent AU-2020437143-A1 (AU)
Title: Valve
Inventor: GAUS DAVE
IPC: F16K15/18
Filed: 2020-03-17
Abstract: A valve (100, 200, 300) includes a body (104, 204, 304) with a first side surface (120, 220, 320), a second side surface (124, 224, 324), and a flow passage (128, 228, 328) extending through the body (104, 204, 304) to define a flow passage opening (136, 236, 336) at the second side surface (124, 224, 324), The body (104, 204, 304) includes a valve seat (148, 248, 348) that encompasses the flow passage opening (136, 236, 336). The valve includes a valve member (108, 208, 308) having an anchor (152, 252, 352) mounted on the body (104, 204, 304) and a flange (156, 256, 356) extending from the anchor (152, 252, 352) defining a seal portion (184, 284, 384) for sealing against the valve seat (148, 248, 348). The valve includes a fulcrum (112, 212, 312) located between the flange (156, 256, 356) and the second side surface (124, 224, 324).
Patent WO-2022120411-A1 (WO)
Title: Electrolysis of carbon dioxide to solid carbon using a liquid metal cathode
Inventor: ZAVABETI ALI
IPC: C25B1/135
Filed: 2021-11-26
Abstract: A process for producing solid carbon and gaseous oxygen from CO 2  via electrolysis using an electrolysis apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a chamber with an electrolyte inlet, an electrolyte outlet, a liquid electrolyte containing CO 2  in the chamber, at least one cathode-anode pair, with the cathode including a liquid metal capable of catalysing reduction of CO 2  to solid carbon at a selected operating temperature of the process. The process includes causing the electrolyte to flow from the inlet to the outlet in fluid communication with the cathode-anode pair, applying a voltage between the cathode-anode pair and causing solid carbon to form on the cathode from CO 2  in the electrolyte and gaseous oxygen to be evolved at the anode from CO 2  in the electrolyte.
Patent AU-2021200923-A1 (AU)
Title: Picket post
Inventor: BRIMS DAVID NEIL
IPC: E04H17/22
Filed: 2021-02-12
Abstract: A picket post comprising: an elongate web extending between two ends of the post; a 
pair of flanges extending along the length of the post with the elongate web being 
transversely positioned between said flanges; wherein each of said flanges at one end 
of the post terminates to form a respective convergent ground engaging structure to 
allow said one end of the post to be driven into the ground.
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Patent AU-2021202516-A1 (AU)
Title: Systems and methods for converting composite image data
Inventor: SCHWIEBERT STEPHAN
IPC: G06F17/16
Filed: 2021-04-23
Abstract: SENSOR DEVICE FOR MEASURING FLUID AND FLUID CONDUIT 
PROPERTIES, AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING THE SENSOR DEVICE 
ABSTRACT 
There is provided a sensor device for measuring fluid and fluid conduit properties, and a method 
for activating the sensor device. The sensor device comprises an outer capsule for providing 
fluid-tight containment to an interior compartment of the sensor device in a closed position. The 
outer capsule comprises a first capsule portion and a second capsule portion. An aperture is 
located in the second capsule portion and fluidly connects the inner compartment to an exterior 
of the outer capsule. A mounting bracket is disposed within the inner compartment, the mounting 
bracket connects the first capsule portion to the second capsule portion and provides structural 
integrity and pressure resistivity for the outer capsule. At least one pressure sensor is constrained 
between the mounting bracket and an inner surface of the second capsule portion and is aligned 
with the aperture of the second capsule portion.
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Patent AU-2021211931-A1 (AU)
Title: Virus detection
Inventor: LAMBLE HENRY JOHN
IPC: C12Q1/6844
Filed: 2021-01-25
Abstract: The present invention is directed to kits and methods for detecting and discriminating the target pathogens Influenza A Virus and Influenza B Virus and optionally Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a sample and to devices containing said kits and for use in said methods. The invention employs restriction enzymes, polymerase and oligonucleotide primers to produce, in the presence of a target pathogen, an amplification product which is contacted with oligonucleotide probes to produce a detector species.
Patent AU-2021215218-A1 (AU)
Title: Liquid Handling Apparatus
Inventor: MOUTSOS IOANNIS
IPC: A47J37/12
Filed: 2021-08-12
Abstract: In fast food restaurants there is often a requirement to replenish used cooking oil. This 
can be a messy job, and needs to be carried out in a food safe manner. The present 
invention provides an oil handling apparatus that has two salable compartments. The oil 
5 handling apparatus further includes a powered air impeller, and the powered air impeller 
has an air inlet and an air outlet, and the air inlet and the air outlet are connected to a 
system of ducting and valves that is configured to allow air to be selectively pumped by 
the powered air impeller in two distinct modes. A first mode in which air is pumped from 
the surrounding environment and into a first liquid storage compartment to pump clean oil 
10 from that compartment into a frier. And a second mode in which air is pumped out of a 
second liquid storage compartment so that used oil can be sucked into that compartment.
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Patent AU-2021221427-A1 (AU)
Title: Polycyclic-carbamoylpyridone compounds and their pharmaceutical use
Inventor: JIN HAOLUN
IPC: C07D498/14
Filed: 2021-08-23
Abstract: Compounds for use in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus 
(HIV) infection are disclosed. The compounds have the following Formula (I): 
O y1 y2 
W N N R1 
Z4 N O 
(I) 
including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 , X, 
W, Yl, Y2 , Z1, and Z4 are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and 
use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such 
compounds, are also disclosed.
Patent AU-2021229391-A1 (AU)
Title: Mechanical stepper
Inventor: DOANE JAMES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16H27/02
Filed: 2021-02-25
Abstract: A mechanical stepper and method of incrementally actuating a device. An insert is placed within a housing. The housing has a cavity and a stepper sleeve located within the cavity. The stepper sleeve includes a first stop member having an equilibrium position defined by a first equilibrium diameter and a second stop member having an equilibrium position defined by a second equilibrium diameter less than the first equilibrium diameter. The insert including a first protrusion. The insert moves through the housing, and motion of the insert through the housing is incrementally restricted by changing a diameter of the first stop member and a diameter of the second stop member via the first protrusion.
Patent AU-2021235383-A1 (AU)
Title: Clostridiodes difficile growth inhibitor
Inventor: KAWAGUCHI SUSUMU
IPC: A61L15/36
Filed: 2021-03-08
Abstract: Provided is a Clostridiodes difficile growth inhibitor. A Clostridiodes difficile growth inhibitor containing killed Enterococcus faecalis. Also provided are a parenteral pharmaceutical preparation, a bactericide, a disinfectant, an antibacterial agent, a sanitizer, or a detergent for inhibiting growth of Clostridiodes difficile.
Patent AU-2021240111-A1 (AU)
Title: Layered coding for compressed sound or sound field representations
Inventor: KORDON SVEN
IPC: G10L19/24
Filed: 2021-09-27
Abstract: The present document relates to a method of decoding a compressed Higher Order 
Ambisonics (HOA) representation of a sound or sound field, and a related apparatus. The method 
5 comprises: receiving a bit stream containing the compressed HOA representation corresponding 
to a plurality of hierarchical layers that include a base layer and two or more hierarchical 
enhancement layers, and containing basic side information that is associated with the base layer 
and enhancement side information that is associated with the two or more hierarchical 
enhancement layers, wherein a plurality of layers have assigned thereto components of a basic 
0 compressed sound representation of the sound or sound field, the components being assigned to 
respective layers in respective groups of components, wherein the components of the basic 
compressed sound representation correspond to monaural signals and the monaural signals 
represent either predominant sound signals or coefficient sequences of an HOA representation, 
wherein the two or more hierarchical enhancement layers comprises a highest usable 
5 hierarchical enhancement layer, and wherein each of the two or more hierarchical enhancement 
layers includes a portion of the enhancement side information including parameters for improving 
a basic reconstructed sound representation obtainable from data included in a respective layer 
and any layers lower than the respective layer; and decoding the compressed HOA representation 
based on the basic side information that is associated with the base layer, based on the portion 
0 of the enhancement side information that is associated with the highest usable hierarchical 
enhancement layer, and not based on the portion of the enhancement side information that is 
associated with any other layer of the two or more hierarchical enhancement layers.
Patent AU-2021245159-A1 (AU)
Title: A process and system for producing hydrogen
Inventor: BANNER TIM
IPC: F02G5/02
Filed: 2021-10-06
Abstract: A process (100) for producing hydrogen (50) comprises the steps of: 
operating a prime mover (22), operation of the prime mover (22) producing 
an exhaust gas (27); 
5 recovering heat from said exhaust gas (27) by a waste heat to power system 
(70) to produce electricity (80); and 
using the electricity (80) to conduct electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen 
(50) and oxygen (68).
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Patent AU-2021246141-A1 (AU)
Title: Co-administration of mirdametinib and lifirafenib for use in treating cancers
Inventor: LUO LUSONG
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2021-04-02
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating cancers comprising coadministration of mirdametinib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, and lifirafenib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, to a patient in need thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions of mirdametinib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, and lifirafenib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, for use in such cancer treatment, as well as uses of these compounds for manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of cancers.
Patent AU-2021258082-A1 (AU)
Title: Positioning apparatus of a patient's limb
Inventor: SICCARDI FRANCESCO
IPC: A61G13/00
Filed: 2021-10-29
Abstract: A patient limb positioning apparatus comprises a movement assembly (3) 
operating on a coupling bracket (2) which can be engaged with the patient's 
limb, to move the limb according to a plurality of axes of movement (X, Y, 
5 Z, W). The movement assembly (3) comprises, for at least one of said axes 
of movement (X, Y, Z, W), a drive unit (6, 7, 8) which can be activated to 
move the coupling bracket (2) according to a predetermined direction of 
movement. A load transducer (32, 33) detects a load transmitted between 
the coupling bracket (2) and the drive unit (6, 7, 8) in the respective direction 
10 of movement, to emit a signal representative of a detected load value. An 
electronic control unit (35) is operationally connected to the drive unit (6, 7, 
8) and the load transducer (32, 33) and selectively switchable to a load 
control command mode, wherein it is suitable to cyclically compare the 
measured load value with a pre-set load value, to control activation of the 
15 drive unit (6, 7, 8) when the detected load value differs from the pre-set load 
value.  
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Patent AU-2021258979-A1 (AU)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and treatment method using same composition
Inventor: KIM BON JOONG
IPC: A61K31/4164
Filed: 2021-04-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising S(-)-cibenzoline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient for treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and a method for treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by using same.