baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2002358783-B2 (AU)
Title: Electronic ballast and operating method for a gas discharge lamp
Inventor: LUDORF WERNER
IPC: H05B41/28
Filed: 2002-12-20
Granted: 2007-01-25
Abstract: The device has a d.c. voltage converter (3) supplied by a d.c. voltage source (1,2) with a clocked switch and a regulated output voltage to an inverter (4) and a regulating circuit (7) producing a pulse width modulated switch-on pulse for the switch. The regulating circuit has two counters (Z1,Z2). The first counter has at least as many stages as the second and is reversible depending on whether an actual signal exceeds a desired signal.
Patent AU-2002362752-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatuses and methods for providing a conscious patient relief from pain and anxiety associated with medical or surgical procedures according to appropriate clinical heuristics
Inventor: HICKLE RANDALL S
IPC: G16H20/17
Filed: 2002-10-09
Granted: 2008-09-25
Abstract: A care system and associated methods are provided for alleviating patient pain, anxiety and discomfort associated with medical or surgical procedures. The system comprises: at least one patient health monitor device coupled to a patient and generating a signal reflecting at least one physiological condition of the patient; a drug delivery controller supplying one or more drugs to the patient; a memory device storing a safety data set reflecting parameters of at least one patient physiological condition; and an electronic controller interconnected between the patient health monitor, the drug delivery controller and the safety data set. The electronic controller is capable of effecting a change in the drug supply delivered to the patient and the generation of current signals by the patient health monitor device depending on a comparison between at least one patient physiological condition at its corresponding value reflected in the safety data set.
Patent AU-2003200473-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and device for the visual simulation of exploding bodies
Inventor: LAZECKI RENE
IPC: F41H9/06
Filed: 2003-02-07
Granted: 2008-05-01
Abstract: The method involves evaporating a liquid, especially a liquid mainly consisting of water to form a cloud of vapor marking the location of the simulated explosion. The required heat is stored in a heat storage device, with which the liquid is brought into contact to achieve a shorter delay between triggering and vapor generation.  An Independent claim is also included for a device for implementing the above explosion simulating method.
Patent AU-2003205497-B2 (AU)
Title: Security feature for value documents
Inventor: SEYFFERT ANDREAS
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2003-02-28
Granted: 2007-07-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a security feature for a security document, whereby the authenticity can be determined by irradiation with electromagnetic radiation (13, 18) in a spectral range outside that of the visible region. According to the invention, a simple production of security features with strong in/out effects on injection of linear polarised light and/or on observation by means of a rotating polarization filter can be achieved, whereby the security feature comprises a printing (4, 8, 9) or a coating which converts the injected electromagnetic radiation (13, 18) into visible light (15, 21), whereby said printing (4, 8, 9) is at least indirectly covered by means of a polarisation film (2, 6, 7).
Patent AU-2003220592-B2 (AU)
Title: Device for intradermal medicament delivery
Inventor: WILKINSON BRADLEY M
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 2003-03-31
Granted: 2008-11-20
Abstract: A delivery device for delivering a substance intradermally into the skin of a patient including a housing (12) for contacting the surface of the skin and a disposable cartridge (14) to be received in the housing. The cartridge includes an internal reservoir containing a substance to be delivered to the patient, a plurality of micro skin penetrating members (80) and a fluid channel (76) extending between the micro skin penetrating members and the reservoir. The housing includes a bottom wall with a central opening and a cover member (32). The cartridge is positioned in the housing with the micro skin penetrating members extending through the central opening of the bottom wall and positioned on the surface of the skin of a patient. The cover (32) is closed onto the cartridge (14) to dispense the substance from the cartridge through the micro skin penetrating members and into or through the skin of the patient.
Patent AU-2003253225-B2 (AU)
Title: Anti-smoking device
Inventor: HAYES GERARD
IPC: A24C5/60
Filed: 2003-06-16
Granted: 2009-07-30
Abstract: A device for and a method form a barrier comprised of a distributed zone of fluid in a filter of a smoking article. The device includes a container for a fluid which forms a wet impact barrier when inserted into the smoking article, and a delivery feature communicating between the container and an outlet of the delivery feature, for transfer of the fluid to filter of the smoking article. The delivery feature is formed by a tube of significantly lesser diameter than the diameter of the smoking article. The combination of container and delivery feature provides for placement of a defined quantity of fluid at a predetermined location within the smoking article, such as by injection through a side wall of the filter in the vicinity of the filter/tobacco boundary.
Patent AU-2003264017-B2 (AU)
Title: Derivatives of 2-trifluormethyl-6-aminopurine as phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors
Inventor: LIU RUIPING
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2003-08-08
Granted: 2010-05-27
Abstract: PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel compounds of the Formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein.
Patent AU-2004202581-B2 (AU)
Title: Dust suppressor with multi-jet nozzles
Inventor: BOTH REINHOLD
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 2004-06-11
Granted: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A deep mine cutting machine or tunnelling machine generates dust which is filtered from the air by an advancing dust filtration assembly. The dust filtration assembly has a housing with an inclined internal array of fine water jets, together with a demister and a droplet trap. The assembly further has a fan located in the inlet/outlet zone.
Patent AU-2004238183-B2 (AU)
Title: System and method for therapy and diagnosis comprising in combination non-mechanical and mechanical distributors for distribution of radiation
Inventor: SVANBERG SUNE
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2004-05-14
Granted: 2010-04-29
Abstract: A system and method for therapy and diagnosis of a human or animal. At least one coupling element for coupling of radiation couples radiation from at least a first radiation source to a tumor site and/or from said second radiation source to said site and/or from said site to a detector. The coupling elements are combinations of at least one translatory distributor, at least one rotary distributor, and at least one operation mode selector means for directing either said therapeutic radiation or said diagnostic radiation to said site through said at least one first radiation conductor. The system may be used for interactive interstitial photodynamic tumor therapy. The system and method according to the invention combines the advantages of purely mechanical and purely non-mechanical solutions in a new and synergetic way.
Patent AU-2004283765-B2 (AU)
Title: Putrescible organic waste treatment
Inventor: MANCUSO NOEL ANTHONY MARK
IPC: C02F11/04
Filed: 2004-10-22
Granted: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A putrescible organic waste treatment system and method of treating the same comprising a comminution unit including comminution means adapted to substantially comminute putrescible organic waste into a pulp slurry, the comminution unit being adapted to be connected to a supply of water, and a control means adapted to control the flow rate and/or volume of water supplied to the comminution means. During comminution of a particular amount of putrescible organic waste, the control means controls the quantity of water supplied to the comminution means such that a waste pulp having a predetermined physical characteristic is produced.
Patent AU-2005201132-B2 (AU)
Title: Multi-layer braided structures for occluding vascular defects
Inventor: THILL GARY A
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2005-03-16
Granted: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A collapsible medical device and associated methods of occluding an abnormal opening in, for example, a body organ, wherein the medical device is shaped from plural layers of a heat-treatable metal fabric. Each of the fabric layers is formed from a plurality of metal strands and the assembly is heat-treated within a mold in order to substantially set a desired shape of the device. By incorporating plural layers in the thus-formed medical device, the ability of the device to rapidly occlude an abnormal opening in a body organ is significantly improved.
Patent AU-2005204012-B2 (AU)
Title: Eye wall anchored fixtures
Inventor: NUN JOSHUA BEN
IPC: A61F9/00
Filed: 2005-01-03
Granted: 2009-08-13
Abstract: The present invention is for eye wall anchored fixtures each including at least one elongated anchor member for driven lengthwise insertion into an eye's eye wall in a transverse direction to its thickness for supporting an intraocular device in the eye's vitreous cavity. The fixtures are either generally L-shaped with a single elongated anchor member designed for withdrawal from an eye wall or self-anchoring thereinto, or generally T-shaped with a pair of oppositely directed self-anchoring elongated anchor members for sealing a throughgoing incision via which it is implanted in an eye. The intraocular devices can be designed for intraocular drug delivery, for acquiring intraocular physiological measurements, and the like.
Patent AU-2005236039-B2 (AU)
Title: Azeotrope-like compositions of tetrafluoropropene and trifluoroiodomethane
Inventor: WILSON DAVID P
IPC: C11D7/50
Filed: 2005-04-18
Granted: 2008-08-21
Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and pentafluoropropene and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, blowing agent compositions, foamable compositions, foams, sterilant compositions, sprayable compositions, and systems and methods using same.
Patent AU-2005244809-B2 (AU)
Title: Mobile medical facility
Inventor: STALEY KEVIN T
IPC: B60P3/05
Filed: 2005-05-09
Granted: 2013-02-28
Abstract: A mobile medical facility (10) capable of treating a plurality of patients and being transported over the roadways without requiring extensive transporting measures. In general the mobile medical facility (10) includes a trailer (11). The trailer defines a floor area and has at least a first and second configuration. In the first configuration, the floor area is reduced to allow for transporting of the trailer over the public highways. In the second configuration, the floor area of the trailer is expanded and large enough to support a plurality of beds (120) for treating patients. In some embodiments, the floor area in the second configuration may be at least twice as large as the floor area in the first configuration.
Patent AU-2005269537-B2 (AU)
Title: Powered strike-off plow
Inventor: STEIN RUSS E
IPC: E01C23/07
Filed: 2005-07-26
Granted: 2009-12-03
Abstract: A wheeled strike-off apparatus (10) is moveable over a surface of uncured concrete or subgrade materials and is operable to establish a desired grade of the uncured concrete surface or subgrade surface. The apparatus includes a wheeled support (12) and a plow assembly (14). The wheeled support may have a front frame portion (212a) and a pair of front wheels (224) rotatably mounted at the front frame portion, and may have a rear frame portion (212b) and a pair of rear wheels (226) rotatably mounted at the rear frame portion. The plow assembly may be adjustably mounted to the front frame portion and may be vertically adjustable relative to the frame portion via an actuator (230). The plow assembly includes at least one plow member (218) for engaging and establishing the desired grade.
Patent AU-2006202636-B2 (AU)
Title: Quick connector
Inventor: TOGAWA TAEKO
IPC: F16L37/08
Filed: 2006-06-22
Granted: 2011-09-01
Abstract: Quick Connector Abstract A quick connector is provided with, a female connector member (62), a male connector member (61) which fits into the female connector (62) via a sealing member (65), and a s retaining member (63) which exists in a circular space (67) between these connector members, interposed between the inner periphery of the female connector member (62) and the outer periphery of the male connector member (61) to be engaged therewith, thereby preventing the male connector member (61) from coming off in the connector central line direction, wherein, a locking ring (10) having a first fitting part (10a) which 10 fits between the inner periphery of the retaining member (63) and the outer periphery of the male connector member (61) is provided on the outer periphery of the male connector member (61). 62c 63a 52(3) 61b 6165 6264 63e 6262d 0 10 100c 66 62f 62e 63d 63c 1 62 61c 62a 61a 62 63b63
Patent AU-2006241376-B2 (AU)
Title: Polymeric delivery formulations of leuprolide with improved efficacy
Inventor: RAVIVARAPU HARISH
IPC: A61K9/42
Filed: 2006-11-24
Granted: 2010-02-04
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flowable composition that is suitable for use as a controlled release implant. The flowable composition includes a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester that is at least substantially insoluble in aqueous medium or body fluid. The flowable composition also includes a biocompatible polar aprotic solvent. The biocompatible polar aprotic solvent is miscible to dispersible in aqueous medium or body fluid. The flowable composition also includes leuprolide acetate. The present invention is also directed to a method for forming the flowable composition. The present invention is also directed to a biodegradable implant formed in situ, in a patient. The biodegradable implant is formed by injecting a flowable composition within the body of the patient and allowing the biocompatible polar aprotic solvent to dissipate to produce a solid biodegradable implant. The present invention is also directed to a method of forming a biodegradable implant in situ, in a living patient. The method includes injecting a flowable composition within the body of a patient and allowing the biocompatible polar aprotic solvent to dissipate to produce a solid biodegradable implant. The present invention is also directed to a method of treating cancer in a patient. The method includes administering to the patient in need of such treatment an effective amount of a flowable composition of the present invention. The present invention is also directed to a method of reducing LHRH levels in a patient. The method includes administering to the patient in need of such LHRH reduction an effective amount of a flowable composition of the present invention. The present invention is also directed to a kit. The kit includes a first container and a second container. The first container includes a composition that includes a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester and a biocompatible polar aprotic solvent. The second container includes leuprolide acetate. The present invention is also directed to a solid implant. The solid implant includes a biocompatible thermoplastic polyester and leuprolide acetate. The solid implant has a solid or gelatinous microporous matrix, wherein the matrix is a core surrounded by a skin. The solid implant can further include a biocompatible organic solvent.
Patent AU-2006244476-B2 (AU)
Title: Telescoping closed-tube sampling assembly
Inventor: GREGORY MURPHY
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2006-05-04
Granted: 2011-09-29
Abstract: A clinical diagnostic sample analyzer for analyzing a sample of a patient is disclosed. The analyzer includes a telescoping closed-tube sampling assembly with a sample probe concentrically housed within a piercing probe and a venting mechanism. The closed-tube sampling assembly is used for aspirating a sample from a sample tube for analysis by a clinical diagnostic sample analyzer.
Patent AU-2006270039-B2 (AU)
Title: Beta-lactamyl phenylalanine, cysteine, and serine vasopressin antagonists
Inventor: MILLER MARVIN J
IPC: C07D413/14
Filed: 2006-07-18
Granted: 2013-07-04
Abstract: Substituted 2-(azetidin-2-on-l-yl)alkoxyalkylalkanoic acids and 2-(azetidin-2-on-l-yl)arylalkylalkanoic acids, and analogs and derivatives thereof are described. Methods for using the described compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, to treat disease states responsive to antagonism of one or more vasopressin receptors are also described.
Patent AU-2006293303-B2 (AU)
Title: Polyester resin and heat and pressure resistant plastic bottle
Inventor: MAKOTO TAKADA
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2006-09-06
Granted: 2011-12-01
Abstract: A polyester resin which is suitable for use as a plastic bottle having resistance to heat and pressure and which is inexpensive and does not impair productivity. The polyester resin is intended to improve the heat resistance of PET bottles from a material standpoint. Also provided is a heat- and pressure-resistant plastic bottle which is inexpensive and is excellent in high-temperature pressure resistance and impact resistance. The polyester resin consists mainly of ethylene terephthalate units and contains minor comonomer units derived from at least one member selected among isophthalic acid, cyclohexanedimethanol, and diethylene glycol, the content of the minor comonomer units of these three kinds being less than 3 mol%.
Patent AU-2006299682-B2 (AU)
Title: Novel peptides for treating and preventing immune-related disorders, including treating and preventing infection by modulating innate immunity
Inventor: ROZEK ANNETT
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2006-10-04
Granted: 2013-09-05
Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides isolated novel peptides that can be used to modulate innate immunity in a subject. and/or for the treatment of an immune-related disorder, including treating and preventing infection by modulating innate immunity. Also provided are an agent reactive with the peptide, a pharmaceutical composition that includes the peptide, an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding the peptide, a recombinant nucleic acid construct that includes the nucleic acid molecule, at least one host cell comprising the recombinant nucleic acid construct, and a method of producing the peptide using the host cell. The present invention further provides a method for treating and/or preventing infection in a subject by administering the peptide of the invention to the subject, thereby modulating innate immunity in the subject. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for predicting whether a subject would be responsive to treatment with a peptide of the invention.
Patent AU-2007201098-B2 (AU)
Title: Window security system
Inventor: KOUKOUVAS JOHN
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 2007-03-14
Granted: 2012-09-27
Abstract: A system for securing a window aperture is described which includes first and second elongate frame members fixed to opposed sides of the window aperture, each of the first and second elongate frame members including a 5 longitudinal outwardly facing channel portion; and at least one security bar spanning the window aperture between said first and second elongate frame members, the at least one security bar including threadable or threaded apertures located at opposed ends of the security bar, wherein each of the opposed ends of the security bar is attached to a corresponding elongate 10 frame member by an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly includes an insert aperture formed in the corresponding frame member to receive an end of the security bar, a washer member having opposed walls arranged to lie approximately contiguously with walls of the longitudinal outwardly facing channel portion of the corresponding frame member and a screw 15 inserted through an aperture in the washer member and engaging with the threadable or threaded aperture.
Patent AU-2007222648-B2 (AU)
Title: Shoe, in particular sports shoe
Inventor: SUSSMANN REINHOLD
IPC: A43B13/36
Filed: 2007-03-03
Granted: 2012-08-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe (1), in particular a sports shoe, with a shoe upper part (2) and an outsole (3) joined to the latter, and also with a heel shell (4), which at least partially encloses the heel of the wearer of the shoe. To allow the shoe to be adapted to individual needs in a simple and low-cost way, the invention provides that the heel shell (4) is interchangeably arranged in the shoe upper part (2), wherein it has in a surface region (5) at least one projection (6, 7) or a recess, which interacts with a recess (8, 9) or a projection in the shoe upper part (2) to fix the heel shell (4) in the shoe upper part (2) with a form fit, wherein the heel shell (4) is joined to an insert sole (10) and wherein the heel shell (4) and the insert sole (10) are formed as one piece.
Patent AU-2007229388-B2 (AU)
Title: Self-raising window covering
Inventor: YU FU-LAI
IPC: E06B9/42
Filed: 2007-07-19
Granted: 2011-02-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-raising window covering and a control mechanism for the window covering. In particular, the window covering (38) includes a drive unit (14), such as constant force spring, that is adapted to apply a substantially constant rotational force on the drive axle. A cord winding assembly (20,22) is coaxially mounted on the drive axle, and includes at least one winding drum (24,26) operatively connected to a second end of the raising cord and having a tapered portion, as well as a rotatable positioning member (32) for moving the cord winding assembly laterally along the drive axle upon rotation of the positioning member. The cord winding assembly is adapted to translate the rotational force on the drive axle to a raising force on the raising cord, wherein the raising force is greater than a downward force exerted by the shade element and bottom rail throughout the range of opening and closing. A clutch member or locking member is also operatively connected with the axle and adapted to releasably lock the drive axle in a desired position.
Patent AU-2007261002-B2 (AU)
Title: Crystalline forms of gemcitabine amide prodrug, compositions and use thereof
Inventor: OBLEZOV ALEXANDR YEVGENYEVICH
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2007-06-20
Granted: 2012-03-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crystal forms of an amide prodrug of gemcitabine, compositions thereof and methods for using.
Patent AU-2007286908-B2 (AU)
Title: Nanocomposite particle and process of preparing the same
Inventor: FU GUOYI
IPC: C09C1/42
Filed: 2007-08-10
Granted: 2012-10-18
Abstract: A nanocomposite particle, its use as a catalyst, and a method of making it are disclosed. The nanocomposite particle comprises titanium dioxide nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, and a surface stabilizer. The metal oxide nanoparticles are formed hydrothermally in the presence of the titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The nanocomposite particle is an effective catalyst support, particularly for DeNO catalyst applications.
Patent AU-2007343704-B2 (AU)
Title: Power distribution system secure access communication system and method
Inventor: BERKOWITZ DONALD S
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2007-12-10
Granted: 2012-03-15
Abstract: A power distribution system may have source, switching and load components, wherein at least one of the source, switching and load components has a wireless communication capability such that it is operable to act as a wireless communication access point. A mobile station seeking to associate with the one component may use a secure access protocol to gain such access. The secure access protocol may provide for receiving at the one component a management message from the mobile station. From the management message the component may obtain mobile identification information used to verify the identity of the mobile station and to initiate communication by sending an association message. Until after successful verification of the mobile station identity the component remains radio silent.