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Patent NZ-331367-A (NZ)
Title: Filtration of plasma protein mixtures from blood using cellulose based filter aids
Inventor: JOHNSTON ANNA
IPC: C07K16/06
Filed: 1997-03-06
Abstract: The specification describes a method for separating a plasma protein or plasma protein mixture from blood, plasma, a plasma fraction or cryosupernatant thereof. The method comprises contacting the blood plasma, a plasma fraction or cryosupernatant with a cellulose-based filter aid to produce a slurry and passing or pumping the slurry through a filter vessel or filter mesh to obtain a filtrate and filter cake. The plasma proteins prepared by this method include albumin, lipoprotein, immunoglobulin, and euglobin.
Patent NZ-334190-A (NZ)
Title: Method for improved selectivity in photo-activation of molecular agents
Inventor: FISHER WALTER G
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 1997-10-28
Abstract: This method for the treatment of a particular volume of plant or animal tissue comprises the steps of: a)	treating the plant or animal tissue with at least one photo-active molecular agent, where the particular volume of the plant or animal tissue retains at least a portion of the at least one photo-active molecular agent, and then b)	 treating the particular volume of the plant or animal tissue with light sufficient to promote a simultaneous two-photon excitation of at least one of the at least one photo-active molecular agent retained in the particular volume of the plant or animal tissue, where the at least one photo-active molecular agent becomes active in the particular volume of the plant or animal tissue. There is also disclosed a method for the treatment of cancer in plant or animal tissue and a method for producing at least one photo-activated molecular agent in a particular volume of a material.
Patent NZ-334541-A (NZ)
Title: "L" or "T" shaped apparatus for surgically bypassing an obstructed coronary artery and additionally avoids impingement of high velocity blood flow directly against the coronary artery wall
Inventor: KNUDSON MARK B
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: An apparatus for performing coronary artery bypass surgery establishes a channel leading directly from a chamber of a heart into a coronary artery with the channel retained open during both diastole and systole. The coronary artery bypass procedure may be performed with or without cardiopulmonary bypass. Fig. 1 is a right, front and top perspective view of an L-shaped conduit. Fig. 2 is a right, front and top perspective view of a T-shaped conduit. Fig. 2b is a side elevation view of the conduit of Fig. 2 shown partially in section to reveal one optional bi-directional flow regulator located in an intra-coronary arm of the conduit. Fig. 3 is a partial external perspective view of a transversely sectioned coronary artery and heart wall illustrating the partial placement of one embodiment of the conduit into the incised coronary artery.
Patent NZ-335026-A (NZ)
Title: Assay using microbial host cell strains that lack the ability to utilise a carbohydrate source
Inventor: MCFARLAND NANCY C
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: An assay is provided for determining the presence of contaminating microbial host cells in a culturing vessel containing a microbial host cell strain that utilizes more than one carbohydrate source as a substrate comprising: (a) culturing the microbial host cell strain in the vessel, wherein the strain comprises nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide of interest and is genetically marked so as not to utilize a carbohydrate source as a substrate; (b) plating an isolated sample of culture from step (a) onto culture media supplemented with a carbohydrate source not utilized by the host cell strain as a substrate; (c) incubating the plated cells at a temperature and for a time sufficient for any positive colony to grow to a detectable level; and (d) detecting whether any colonies are growing on the supplemented culture media. The assay is used to test for contaminants in the preparation of multiple polypeptide products, preferably, to an FDA standard.
Patent NZ-337514-A (NZ)
Title: honey based confectionery being a mixture of honey and dried honey powder
Inventor: CASKEY PHILLIP ROY
IPC: A23L21/25
Filed: 1999-08-26
Abstract: Manufacture of a honey based confectionery product including the steps of; drying a quantity of honey to produce a powder; adding a free flow agent; mixing the combined dried honey powder-agent with a quantity of non-dried honey; shaping the honey product as required; coating the shaped honey product with a powdered starch; storing the shaped honey product.; removing the powdered starch coating and wrapping or further processing the shaped honey product. The method is characterized by the confectionery having a honey content of 50-95%.
Patent NZ-500790-A (NZ)
Title: Holder for vertical blinds has first leg with notch pivoted to a second leg with shoulder that fits with the notch
Inventor: WELFONDER KONRAD
IPC: E06B9/36
Filed: 1999-11-03
Abstract: A holder 13 for suspending a vertical section of an architectural covering 3 from a carrier of a horizontally extending head rail 5, is disclosed.  Holder 13 comprises a downwardly extending first leg 42 and a downwardly extending second leg 44 that is pivotally connected to first leg 42 for movement between a first position in which it extends parallel to first leg 42 and a second position in which it is at an acute angle to first leg 42.  First leg 42 has a first longitudinal side 46 facing second leg 44 and second leg 44 has a second longitudinal side 48 facing first leg 42.  One of first and second longitudinal sides 44, 48 has a longitudinally extending first notch 50 and the other of the first and second longitudinal sides 46, 48 has a first shoulder 52 projecting perpendicularly therefrom so as to be received in first notch 50 when the second leg 44 is in the first position.  The pivotal connection of first and second legs 42, 44 extends laterally and is located above first notch 50 and first shoulder 52.  Means 27 is on first leg 42 above the pivotal connection and is for attaching first leg 42 to the carrier.
Patent NZ-508333-A (NZ)
Title: Improvement to dispensing device
Inventor: WARD NEIL BARRY
IPC: B65D51/22
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: A dispensing device for a container including: a sealing cap with internal side walls, a dispensing port, and a seal; the dispensing device characterised in that the dispensing port is located through the sealing cap, the dispensing port is freely rotatable with respect to the sealing cap, and the dispensing port can rotate with respect to the sealing cap before or after the dispensing port has pierced the seal of the container to which the sealing cap is fitted.
Patent NZ-508359-A (NZ)
Title: Method of altering the activity of proteins of the PKA signalling pathway
Inventor: MUSTELIN THOMAS
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: Methods of altering the activity of the cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) signalling pathway by altering the extent of phosphorylation of direct or indirect downstream PKA substrates.  Phosphorylation is altered by the use of modified substrates specifically those belonging to the Csk-family, Vav-family or Src-family of substrates.  The substrates are also used in the treatment of immunosuppressive disorders.
Patent NZ-510595-A (NZ)
Title: A polymeric pigment dispersant having an acrylic backbone, polyester side chains, cyclic imide groups and quaternary ammonium groups
Inventor: SIMMS JOHN A
IPC: C09K23/52
Filed: 1999-09-01
Abstract: A polymeric pigment dispersant of a graft polymer having an acrylic polymer backbone and pending from the backbone, polyester side chains, cyclic imide groups and quaternary ammonium groups and the polymer having a calculated number average molecular weight of 8,000-50,000; wherein the graft copolymer is composed of (a) 10-50%, by weight of the of the graft polymer, of an acrylic copolymer backbone having a number average molecular weight of 2500-10,000 which, before reaction, contains 25-75% by weight of polymerised oxirane containing monomers; (b) 20-85%, by weight of the graft polymer, of a polyester copolymer, or mixture of different polyester copolymers, having a number average molecular weight of 500-10,000 which polyester copolymer is carboxylic-acid functional and is attached to the backbone by a reaction of the carboxylic acid functional group with oxirane group of the backbone; (c) 1-16%, by weight of the graft polymer, of cyclic imide groups attached to the backbone by a reaction of the imide group with the oxirane group of the backbone and (d) 0.2-17%, by weight of the graft polymer, of quaternary ammonium groups.
Patent NZ-510802-A (NZ)
Title: Baby singlet for easy changing and non-irritation of skin
Inventor: BLOOR TRACY LOUISE
IPC: A41B9/06
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A baby undergarment is constructed from a back piece and left and right side/front pieces each of double layer fabric. The back piece is sewn to the front pieces at the tops of the shoulders and down the sides to form armholes.  An integral tail on the back piece can be brought up under the crotch and fastened to the bottom of the left and right front pieces to form legholes. The left and right front pieces can be fastened down the center of the front.  The construction of the pieces including the stitching of the double layer fabric and attachment of the fastenings, which are preferably matching hook and loop fastenings, to the fabric, is such that the inside of the garment is free of stitching other than down the side seams.
Patent NZ-512087-A (NZ)
Title: Integrated portable biological detection system
Inventor: SHELDON ED
IPC: G01N37/00
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: A system for separation of bacterial and cancer cells from peripheral human blood in microfabricated electronic chips by dielectrophoresis. The isolated cells are examined by stining the nuclei with fluorescent dye followed by laser induced fluorescence imaging. DNA and RNA is also released from the isolated cells electronically and  specific marker sequences are detected by DNA amplification followed by electronic hybridization to immobilized capture probes. Efforts towards the contruction of a "laboratory-on-a-chip" system are presented which involves the selection of DNA probes, dyes, reagents and prototyping of the fully integrated portable instrument.
Patent NZ-513012-A (NZ)
Title: Liquid dispensing tap
Inventor: ERB RENE
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 1999-12-09
Abstract: A tap for dispensing liquids, essentially constituted by a body (1) for mounting in the outlet of a receptacle and for dispensing liquid, in a rigid manner, by a flap or a sealing closure membrane (2) for an opening (3) for dispensing the liquid, provided with a control member (4) and disposed in the portion of the body (1) opposite that for mounting in the outlet, and by an actuating device (5) for the control member (4). The body is made of a composite material by conjoint injection or co-molding in a single molded piece integrating the actuating device (5) for the control member (4) of the flap or of the sealing closure membrane (2) of the opening (3) for dispensing the liquid, by spring force, via a resiliently deformable membrane constituted by a flexible material with permanent spring effect, the rest of the body (1) being constituted of a rigid material
Patent NZ-515293-A (NZ)
Title: Document-classification system, method and software
Inventor: YANG-STEPHENS BOKYUNG
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: In order to classify a document in accordance with a document classification scheme with multiple classes, each having one or more classified document summaries or head notes, the user summarizes the document to produce a document summary. A ranked list of one or more of the classes with each class in the list containing classified document summaries similar to the head note to be classified, is automatically generated, and the particular document is classified (assigned to a class or classes) on the basis of the list of classes and the similarities of the document summaries to the head note of the document to be classified. The method is directed particularly to the classification of legal case reports.
Patent NZ-516555-A (NZ)
Title: Method for forming an article comprising closed-cell microfoam from thermoplastic
Inventor: STOFFELSMA JAN UILKE
IPC: C08J9/04
Filed: 2000-07-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming an article comprising closed-cell microfoam from thermoplastic, wherein at least one molten thermoplastic comprising a foaming agent is subjected under pressure to a forming operation and, after the pressure has been at least partially released is cooled, characterized in that the amount of foaming agent is substantially identical to the amount corresponding to that quantity of gas released by the foaming agent which is comprised by a close-packed structure of the foam cells having a specific foam-cell diameter, substantially uniform throughout the foam, at the pressure prevailing during cool-down. If nitrogen is used as a physical foaming agent and PP is used as the plastic, the concentration is about 0.12 wt%, based on the weight of the thermoplastic, whereas the value is about 0.19 wt% if carbon dioxide is used as the foaming agent. Expediently, the method is implemented as an extrusion method, possibly as a coextrusion method. The use of talc as a nucleating agent is beneficial, and in the method according to the invention the talc concentration proves to be a determining factor for the mean foam-cell diameter.
Patent NZ-518556-A (NZ)
Title: Refrigerating device evaporator tray mounted over compressor with walls height adjustable for different size compressors
Inventor: STROBEL MANFRED
IPC: F24F13/22
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: The refrigerator has an insulated housing with at least one door and a machine volume on the rear opposite the door for a compressor or similar containing a condensed water collection container at a distance above the compressor with a holding section. The base of the container is exposed to the heat from the compressor. The base (30) and the holding section (24) of the container (23) are connected together by a side wall (28) of variable height.
Patent NZ-519893-A (NZ)
Title: Tide predicting clock
Inventor: ADAMS SHANE GEOFFREY
IPC: G04B19/26
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A tide predicting device (1) for use in predicting a chosen tidal state  which comprises a clock face (2) and an annular rotatable device (ARD) (3)having marking(s) representing the days of any calendar month thereon. When the ARD is manually moved so that the marking(s) are set to a predetermined hour position on the clock face, this allows for the prediction of the approximate time of a chosen tidal state on any day of any month.
Patent NZ-520059-A (NZ)
Title: Spring motor for generating electrical energy
Inventor: BARREIRO MANUEL VIEIRA
IPC: F03G7/00
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: An engine (10) which can deliver mechanical work for an extended duration in comparison to the duration of energy input into the engine. The engine (10) includes a drive shaft (11) through which it delivers mechanical work. The drive shaft (11) is drivingly connected to an electrodynamic machine (13) for generating electrical energy. The drive shaft (11) is driven by a drive system (15) which incorporates various drive mechanisms (16), power means (17) for operating the drive mechanisms (16) and gearing (18) for drivingly connecting the drive mechanisms (16) to the drive shaft (11). The various drive mechanisms (16) are operated in a pre-determined sequence by the power means (17). Each drive mechanism (16) is in the form of a rack and pinion mechanism. The power means (17) for operating the drive mechanisms (16) comprises spring structure associated with each rack of the rack and pinion mechanisms. The power means (17) also comprises a hydraulic ram for loading each of the spring structures.
Patent NZ-521552-A (NZ)
Title: Suction mooring robot
Inventor: MONTGOMERY PETER JAMES
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: A mooring robot for releasably fastening a first moveable object to a second nearby object is disclosed. The first moveable object moves in response to the application of external forces to the object . The robot operates to restore the first object to a predetermined operating position. With particular reference to the mooring of a vessel, the mooring robot has attractive attachment element(s) fixable to a ship's hull and includes a movement unit, with active three-degree-of-freedom translation, for controlling the position of the attachment element(s). The movement unit includes a restorative means associated with each of the two degrees of translational freedom in the horizontal plane which provide a restorative force acting to return the attachment element(s) to the predetermined operating position.
Patent NZ-523823-A (NZ)
Title: Non-penetrating projectile
Inventor: BRYDGES-PRICE RICHARD IAN
IPC: A61D7/00
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A projectile including means to effectively retard the velocity thereof on impact with a target in such a way as to prevent excess damage, injury or penetration; the means rapidly expanding in volume to produce a large increase in the area at the nose of the projectile following impact with, or when in the proximity of, a target. The expansion is effected by release of a pressurised medium, such as a gas, stored in the projectile.
Patent NZ-527977-A (NZ)
Title: Human monoclonal antibodies to FC alpha receptor (CD89)
Inventor: HUDSON DEBRA
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: A monoclonal antibody that binds to human CD89 (FCAR) comprises a human heavy chain region comprising CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3 sequences and human light chain variable region comprising CDR1, CDR2 and CDr3 sequences. Preferably the heavy chain comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 or 6 or is derived from a human germline 3-30.3VH gene and the light chain variable region comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4 or 8 or is derived from a human germline VK L18 or VK A27 gene. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies are useful for inhibiting cell growth for treating cancer and for treating or preventing disease characterized by precipitation of IGA-immune complexes such as chronic hepatitis, Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP), Berger's disease and IgA-glomerulonephritis. Also disclosed are methods of producing the antibodies, bispecific and multispecific molecules, molecular conjugate.
Patent NZ-527999-A (NZ)
Title: Controller improvements
Inventor: TIAN ZHUANG
IPC: H02P25/06
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: Disclosed is a free piston gas compressor comprising a cylinder, a piston, the piston reciprocable within the cylinder in alternating compression and expansion strokes, a reciprocating linear electric motor drivably coupled to the piston having at least one excitation winding, and a controller programmed to control or adjust power input to the linear motor on the basis of a relationship including at least one of the present compression stroke or expansion stroke duration, the relationship being indicative (directly or indirectly) of the TDC position of the piston, including in the absence of any collision
Patent NZ-535525-A (NZ)
Title: Radiant and convective heat resistant material and emergency fire shelter made therefrom
Inventor: ANDERSON LESLIE L
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: A heat and fire resistant material and a fire shelter and kit manufactured therefrom. The material is formed from a woven silica cloth layered with foil and fiberglass cloth. Layer of the silica, foil and fiberglass materials can be arranged to minimize thermal radiation on an inner surface of the material or of a shelter formed therefrom with the proviso that a foil layer must always be the outermost layer and must also form a layer between the outer and inner surface of the material. The silica, foil and fiberglass layers may be laminated using an adhesive or sewn together.
Patent NZ-537857-A (NZ)
Title: A device for supporting an infant
Inventor: TONKIN SHIRLEY LYFORD
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: A device (10) for supporting an infant includes a support member (12) for supporting at least a torso of the infant substantially in a plane. A receiving formation (14) is defined by the support member (12) for receiving a rear part of a head of the infant so that the rear part of the head of the infant lies behind the plane.
Patent NZ-542373-A (NZ)
Title: System of bendable strips with connectors
Inventor: OLIVE GARY L
IPC: F16G11/08
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A system for hanging, tying and securing articles, comprising bendable strips with an outer layer of foam rubber material having a plastic-coated flexible wire running lengthwise inside. Protective plastic caps can be placed on each end of the strip. The ends of two or more bendable strips can be joined with one or more connectors. Alternatively, the bendable strips can have complementary threaded ends, and two or more of such strips can be joined together. An adapter can be used to complete a circular configuration. The system can be sold in a package containing bendable strips, connectors, protective caps and cutters.
Patent NZ-544206-A (NZ)
Title: Apparatus and method for installing functional non-architectural elements
Inventor: STRASSO PASQUALE
IPC: F24J2/46
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: Apparatus, comprising covering means (6, 7) adapted to cover a non-architectural functional element which can be mounted onto an external portion of a building (A), the covering means being made in the shape of an architectural component (C, L, M). The architectural component is made in the shape of a chimney cap. The apparatus may further comprise angular positioning means (9) such as to keep the tank in a substantially vertical position.
Patent NZ-544802-A (NZ)
Title: Flexible licensing architecture for licensing digital application using encryption and trusted component
Inventor: BROOKS CECIL RAY
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A method of obtaining a use license for using an application on a computing device is disclosed, where the application includes a plurality of features. The method includes: (a) engaging in a transaction with a retailer to obtain a product license corresponding to the application from such retailer, where the product license defines at least one feature of the application that may be employed based on such product license, (b) obtaining a base copy of the application from a distributor and actuating such application, and, (c) acquiring a use license corresponding to the product license from a licensor by way of the actuated application sending the product license to the licensor along with an identification of at least one of a user of the computing device with a trusted component operating on the computing device, where the use license includes feature policy granting rights to employ each feature defined in the product license.
Patent NZ-549015-A (NZ)
Title: Ladder stabiliser
Inventor: STEWART MELVIN MACKENZIE
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: Apparatus (110) for stabilizing a ladder (111) includes an arm member (120) attachable to the ladder. An end of the arm member is pivotally mounted to the ladder, and the arm member has a body (140), a leg (150) and a foot (160). The leg is telescopically movable with respect to the body and the foot is attached adjacent to an end of the leg and movable with respect to the leg. A brace (130) is provided between the arm member and the ladder.