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Patent AU-745869-B2 (AU)
Title: Improved dual agent method for extinguishing fire
Inventor: WILLIAMS DWIGHT P
IPC: A62D1/00
Filed: 1998-10-21
Granted: 2002-04-11
Abstract: A method and composition for extinguishing fires using a plurality of firefighting agents wherein at least one of the agents has a distinctive visual coloration when thrown in a stream in the presence of the other agents; especially including for this purpose a dry chemical agent sufficiently colored that its presence can be detected when it is thrown together in a fluid stream with fluid and or foam.
Patent AU-598654-B2 (AU)
Title: Biologically active compounds
Inventor: COOPER DAVID GWYN
IPC: C07D213/71
Filed: 1988-03-31
Granted: 1990-06-28
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): <CHEM>  and salts thereof; wherein      A is a group NR<3>SO2 or SO2NR<3>; B is C1-6alkylene;      Y is CO2H or a group hydrolysable to CO2H; R<1> is phenyl optionally substituted by one or more substituents chosen from the group comprising halogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-6acyl, C1-4alkoxy, nitro and trifluoromethyl, provided that when R<1> is phenyl substituted by two or more substituents, no more than one substituent can be meta-trifluoromethyl; R<2> is hydrogen or one or more C1-4alkyl substituents; and R<3> is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl.
Patent AU-720990-B2 (AU)
Title: Syringe cannula holder
Inventor: BEAUVAIS CHARLES K
IPC: A61M5/34
Filed: 1998-12-03
Granted: 2000-06-22
Abstract: A syringe cannula holder having an outer sleeve with an external thread that receives an internally threaded nut. The nut has a passage that permits a syringe cannula to pass through so that when the syringe body is installed within the outer sleeve, the nut may be threaded onto the outer sleeve leaving the cannula exposed. The syringe is held within the outer sleeve by a retaining ring.
Patent AU-696453-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for the production of a concentrate of polyunsaturated fatty acid esters
Inventor: BERTOLI CONSTANTIN
IPC: C07C67/60
Filed: 1995-04-13
Granted: 1998-09-10
Abstract: Prepn. of a concentrate of polyunsatd. fatty acid ethyl esters comprises: a) ethanolysis of an oil rich in polyunsatd. fatty acids, which has been previously refined, using ethanol in the presence of a catalyst; b) complexion of these esters with urea in soln. in ethanol, giving an insol. inclusion complex; and c) sepn. of the inclusion complex and recovery of a fraction of ethyl esters rich in the polyunsatd. fatty acid esters in the liq. phase. The oil is pref. a vegetable oil rich in  gamma -linolenic acid (evening primrose oil, borage oil or oil from the pips of the fruits of the Ribes genus, pref. blackcurrant), or a vegetable oil rich in linoleic acid and poor in  alpha  linolenic acid (partic. passion flower oil or maize oil) or a marine animal oil rich in eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids. The concentrate in soln. in hexane is treated with activated carbon (10-40 wt.%) at room temp., the carbon sepd. and the hexane evapd.
Patent AU-596896-B2 (AU)
Title: Infuser
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 1988-04-27
Granted: 1990-05-17
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB88/00326 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 27, 1988 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 27, 1988 PCT Filed Apr. 27, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO88/08268 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 3, 1988.An infuser comprises movable screen means, which is preferably a continuous mesh belt (1) passing around rollers (2). Infusible solid and infusing liquid are deposited onto the screen means (1) and means (5) below the screen collect the infusion. A piezo electric sandwich transducer (9) is provided for imparting ultrasonic vibrations to the screen to cause vibration of the screen means to aid cleaning thereof.
Patent AU-667812-B2 (AU)
Title: Sweeping unit
Inventor: ZACHHUBER KURT
IPC: E01H1/08
Filed: 1992-06-09
Granted: 1996-04-18
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP92/01294 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 7, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 7, 1993 PCT Filed Jun. 9, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/01275 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 10, 1992.A sweeping unit for a sweeping machine to clean a floor area, has a driven pair of closed loop sweeping belts for engaging the floor, the driven sweeping belts including a first portion fixed in position relative to a mounting platform and a second movable portion. First rollers constrain the first portions of the driven sweeping belts relative to the mounting platform, and second guide rollers, which are movable relative to the mounting platform, constrain the second portions of the belts, respectively. The width of the floor area that is swept when the sweeping machine moves in a working direction, is variable as the second guide rollers are moved manually or automatically. The sweeping unit may be combined with a scrubber device having similar width adjustment features.
Patent AU-698347-B2 (AU)
Title: Infusion packets
Inventor: CAHILL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B65D85/812
Filed: 1995-04-04
Granted: 1998-10-29
Abstract: To form infusion packets (T) having a looped thread (8) within the packets to wring moisture from the packet in use, a continuous series of thread loops are formed on one elongate web of packet material and doses of infusion material are placed on a second elongate web of packet material before bringing the webs together with the thread loops and infusion material between them. The two webs are then welded together and the individual packets are separated from the joined webs. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-662754-B2 (AU)
Title: Pyrolysis of naturally occuring cresylic acid mixtures
Inventor: STRUNK MARVIN H
IPC: C07C39/04
Filed: 1992-07-09
Granted: 1995-09-14
Abstract: A process for removing guaiacols from naturally-occurring cresylic acid mixtures by pyrolysis is described.
Patent AU-688058-B2 (AU)
Title: Graft copolymers of propylene polymer material impact modified with a heterophasic olefin polymer material
Inventor: SMITH JEANINE A
IPC: C08L23/14
Filed: 1995-07-28
Granted: 1998-03-05
Abstract: Disclosed are polyolefin compositions comprising (A) a graft copolymer of a propylene polymer material, (B) a heterophasic olefin polymer material and, optionally, (C) an ungrafted propylene polymer material.
Patent AU-766550-B2 (AU)
Title: Improvements in and relating to processing materials
Inventor: GREGSON PAUL RAYMOND
IPC: C01G43/06
Filed: 2000-01-14
Granted: 2003-10-16
Abstract: The invention provides a series of techniques for processing uranium containing feed materials such as uranium ores, reprocessed uranium, uranium containing residues and uranium containing spent fuel. The processes described involve fluorination of uranium containing material, separation of the uranium containing material from other materials based on ionization thereof with the non-ionized fluorine containing material being recycled. Metallic uranium and/or plutonium and/or fission products may result. The technique offers advantages in terms of the range of materials which can be reprocessed and a reduction in the number of complexity of stages which are involved in the process.
Patent AU-700845-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for dyeing synthetic materials with vat dyestuffs
Inventor: BURKINSHAW STEPHEN MARTIN
IPC: D06P3/52
Filed: 1995-07-25
Granted: 1999-01-14
Abstract: A method is provide for dyeing a non-cellulosic organic material with a dye, preferably a vat dye, comprising (a) treating the material with a dye in the presence of a reducing agent and an alkali and (b) oxidising the treated material produced in step (a) characterised in that the concentration of reducing agent used in step (a) is increased above that used for conventional vat dyeing such that the resultant dyed material has a lightfastness of 5 or more by BS1006 B01 and B02 (1978) and/or has a washfastness of 5 or more by British Standard Test BS1006 CO6.C2 (1981). Preferably the step (a) is carried out in the presence of an alkali in concentration of greater than 0.1 molar, more preferably a concentration of 0.2 molar or more and most preferably greater than 1 molar. The method provides vat dyed non-cellulosic organic materials having a reflectance of infra-red light of wavelength 400 nm to 680 nm of less than 15%.
Patent AU-767699-B2 (AU)
Title: Communication controller for an active transponder
Inventor: SAEGROV ATLE
IPC: G07B15/06
Filed: 2001-01-15
Granted: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A method for processing of encoded information by a battery-powered active transponder is disclosed for the application within a transponder system for the wireless payment of road toll having the steps of receiving modulated microwave radiation of preset frequency by the transponder over the antenna and for obtaining an input signal demodulated for obtaining a binary input data sequence, feeding said binary input data sequence to a digital processor (microcontroller) operated by a processing clock of preset clock frequency for decoding and generating of a binary output data sequence, and forming an output signal from an answer to the received input signal within a certain duration.
Patent AU-660776-B2 (AU)
Title: Procedure for manufacturing paper from seaweed and paper thus obtained
Inventor: NICOLUCCI CLEMENTE
IPC: D21H11/12
Filed: 1993-03-24
Granted: 1995-07-06
Abstract: Procedure for the paper-machine manufacture of paper and cardboard having a pleasant and special dotting that readily identifies its origin, using seaweed as such or predried.
Patent AU-615302-B2 (AU)
Title: A device for fixing a fibrous material pad and a surface cleaning machine equipped with said device
Inventor: PLAZANET MAURICE PIERRE
IPC: A47L11/164
Filed: 1989-06-01
Granted: 1991-09-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibre pad attaching device. 
<??>According to the invention, it comprises sets (1) of pairs (2) of metal hooks (3) fixed to a support, the hooks (3) of each pair (2) being opposite each other. 
<??>The invention is more particularly applicable to the attachment of a cleaning disc to a surface-cleaning machine. 
<IMAGE>
Patent AU-568167-B2 (AU)
Title: Catalytic oxidation of mercaptan in petroleum distillate
Inventor: FRAME ROBERT ROY
IPC: B01J31/18
Filed: 1984-11-27
Granted: 1987-12-17
Abstract: A process for sweetening a sour hydrocarbon fraction containing mercaptan comprises reacting mercaptans contained in the hydrocarbon fraction with an oxidizing agent by passing the hydrocarbon fraction and the oxidizing agent into contact with a bed of metal chelate mercaptan oxidation catalyst and a solid carrier material having an average particle size of less than about 110 mesh (0.142 mm).
Patent AU-671983-B2 (AU)
Title: Mutant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), vaccines containing same and methods of use
Inventor: RANDOLPH VALERIE BRUCE
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1993-04-21
Granted: 1996-09-19
Abstract: This invention provides cold adapted mutant RSV, specifically, mutant RSV of subgroup A and B. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the mutant RSV of this invention, and immunogenic polypeptides of these mutant RSV also are provided by this invention. Pharmaceutical compositions containing any of the above compositions are provided herein. These are especially useful as vaccines. Further provided by this invention are methods of vaccinating a subject against RSV infection using the pharmaceutical compositions described herein.
Patent AU-711930-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of disinfecting water with iodine species
Inventor: HARVEY WAYNE A
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 1997-08-15
Granted: 1999-10-21
Abstract: A water treatment system and apparatus for producing bacteria- and virus-free water from a bacteria and virus-containing water supply, said apparatus comprising (a) generator means for holding solid elemental iodine and to allow solubilization of said iodine under dynamic aqueous flow; (b) means for feeding a first portion of said water supply to said generator means to produce an aqueous concentrated iodine solution; (c) means for providing a second portion of said water supply; (d) means for providing said aqueous concentrated iodine solution to said second portion of said water supply to provide a blended water supply; (e) storage means for holding said blended water supply to provide said bacteria- and virus-free water; (f) means for measuring water flow of said first and said second portions; (g) means for measuring the pH of said second portion; (h) means for adjusting the pH of said second portion; (i) means for measuring the temperature of said concentrated aqueous solution; and (j) control means for receiving flow data, pH data and temperature data from said means for measuring flow of said first and said second portions, said means for measuring pH of said second portion; said means for measuring temperature of said concentrated aqueous solution and means for adjusting pH of said second portion. The system provides an efficacious way of killing virus under the guidelines and standards set by the USEPA.
Patent AU-704242-B2 (AU)
Title: Man-made vitreous fibres
Inventor: JENSEN SOREN LUND
IPC: D03D15/12
Filed: 1995-11-08
Granted: 1999-04-15
Abstract: Man-made vitreous fibres have a solubility at pH 4.5 of at least 20nm per day and a melt viscosity of 10-70 poise at 1,400°C. A composition which will provide these properties is selected for their manufacture and contains at least 105 by weight Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. Novel fibres contain at least 6% by weight Na<sub>2</sub>O + K<sub>2</sub>O.
Patent AU-701960-B2 (AU)
Title: A method for improving charging criteria in a mobile telephone network
Inventor: JANHONEN RISTO
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1995-12-20
Granted: 1999-02-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FI95/00692 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 23, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 23, 1997 PCT Filed Dec. 20, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/20570 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 4, 1996The charging criteria for determining the price for a call between two subscribers in a cellular mobile telephone network, is improved. One cell, or a group consisting of several cells, is chosen as a group of special cells. Upon establishing a call, a mobile switching center of a calling subscriber analyzes whether the location cell of the calling subscriber and/or that of the called subscriber are members of a group of special cells. If this is the case, the charging criteria determined for the group will be applied. Additionally, private branch exchanges may also be connected to the mobile switching center.
Patent AU-665664-B2 (AU)
Title: Carpet construction
Inventor: PACIONE JOSEPH R
IPC: D05C17/02
Filed: 1993-06-30
Granted: 1996-01-11
Abstract: A carpet construction having an interposed layer of foam and a loop backing. The foam layer is manufactured with a fabric covering on both of its sides, the bottom covering having loops. A carpet backing is affixed to the foam sandwich using conventional methods. The foam sandwich can be secured to the carpet pile layer at the same time and with the same material that binds and seals the carpet pile layer. Alternatively, the foam sandwich can be manufactured, stored and later attached to the carpet which has previously been pre-coated with a binder.
Patent AU-666397-B2 (AU)
Title: 4-heteroaroylisoxazole derivatives which are useful as herbicides
Inventor: CRAMP SUSAN MARY
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 1993-09-08
Granted: 1996-02-08
Abstract: 4-heteroaroylisoxazole derivatives of formula I: <CHEM>  wherein   Ar represents an optionally substituted group Het, wherein Het represents a first heterocyclic ring containing from one to four heteroatoms in the ring selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, which is optionally fused with a benzene, or carbocyclic or second heterocyclic ring (which is optionally saturated or partially saturated) to form a bicyclic system, wherein the first heterocyclic ring of the group Het is attached to the carbonyl group in the 4-position of the isoxazole ring provided that Het is not pyridinyl or thienyl;   R represents hydrogen or -CO2R<3>; R' represents alkyl or haloalkyl or a cycloalkyl group optionally substituted by one or more groups R<4>;   R<3> and R<4> independently represent alkyl or haloalkyl; agriculturally acceptable salts thereof and their use in weed control is described.
Patent AU-667232-B2 (AU)
Title: IV injection site and system
Inventor: BEHNKE BRETT A
IPC: A61M39/04
Filed: 1993-07-13
Granted: 1996-03-14
Abstract: An IV injection site adapted to receive a blunt cannula. The injection site comprises a housing having a passageway extending inwardly from its outside end, and an elastomeric septum closely received in the passageway of the housing. The septum has a bore extending into the septum from the inside end of the septum but not through the septum, and a slit extending generally in the axial direction into the septum from the outside end of the septum to the bore. When a cannula is introduced through the slit of the septum, the elastomeric material of the septum is displaced into the bore of the septum to sealingly engage the cannula along the bore of the septum.
Patent AU-627527-B2 (AU)
Title: Removable polyurethane adhesive and process for preparing the same
Inventor: MOBLEY LARRY WAYNE
IPC: C08G18/28
Filed: 1989-12-19
Granted: 1992-08-27
Abstract: A polyurethane adhesive is prepared from a reaction mixture containing small amounts of chain extender material and a high equivalent weight of a polyol mixture containing a significant amount of monoalcohol. An article adhered to a substrate using this adhesive is firmly affixed to the substrate, yet can be removed without leaving residual adhesive on the substrate. In addition, this adhesive can be washed and reused if desired.
Patent AU-743909-B2 (AU)
Title: (Chrysosporium) cellulase and methods of use
Inventor: EMALFARB MARK AARON
IPC: D06L4/40
Filed: 1997-09-30
Granted: 2002-02-07
Abstract: The subject invention relates to novel compositions of neutral and/or alkaline cellulase and methods for obtaining neutral and/or alkaline cellulase compositions from Chrysosporium cultures, in particular Chrysosporium lucknowense. This invention also provides mutants and methods of generating mutants of Chrysosporium capable of producing neutral and/or alkaline cellulase. This invention also relates to the genes encoding the enzymes comprising the neutral and/or alkaline cellulase composition. In addition, this invention provides methods of culturing Chrysosporium to produce neutral and/or alkaline cellulases. The neutral and/or alkaline cellulase compositions of the subject invention can be used in a variety of processes including stone washing of clothing, detergent processes, deinking, color brightening, depilling and biobleaching of paper and pulp and treatment of waste streams. The present invention also relates to the isolation and purification of cellulase enzymes, having glucanase and cellobiohydrolase activity, and useful for stonewashing applications.
Patent AU-702624-B2 (AU)
Title: Roadworking machine
Inventor: HAHN GUNTER
IPC: E01C23/088
Filed: 1996-02-09
Granted: 1999-02-25
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP96/00556 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 7, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 7, 1997 PCT Filed Feb. 9, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/24725 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 15, 1996In a machine used to refurbish roads, having a driver's cab for one operator, an automotive running gear with two axles (4) and a working roller (8) that is mounted to pivot relative to the machine frame and that is enclosed in a hood (7) which defines a working chamber, and having a drive motor (9) with the necessary output to drive the working roller (8) and to power the vehicle's travel, the invention provides that a drive unit containing the working motor (9) is mounted in a pivoting frame (13) and forms a unit (2) that can be pivoted relative to the machine frame (1), that the working roller (8) is also mounted in the pivotable unit (2) and, together with the latter (2), can be pivoted relative to the hood (7), which has a fixed mounting to the machine frame (1), and that the working roller (8) is directly weighted by the unit (2), virtually the entire machine weight being concentrated between the running gear axles (4) and transferred to the pivotable unit (2).
Patent AU-624221-B2 (AU)
Title: Determination of lymphocyte reactivity to specific antigens in blood
Inventor: LEVINE ROBERT A
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1990-02-27
Granted: 1992-06-04
Abstract: A patient's blood sample is incubated with an antigen and tested for lymphocyte response, ie. an activation of lymphocytes and/or a conversion of lymphocytes to lymphoblasts, which indicates prior exposure of the patient to the antigen. A positive response indicates the presence of prior exposure to prior diseases or clinical conditions such as parasitic diseases, tuberculosis, salmonellosis, gonorrhea, fungal infections, rickettsial infections, Lyme disease or allergens. Whole blood from the patient is incubated with the antigen of the disease or condition for which the patient is being tested. After a suitable time, a fluorescent dye or colorant which has an affinity for a discriminant characteristic of the activated lymphocytes or lymphoblasts, such as: intracellular calcium; surface activation antigens such as transferrin receptor; HLA-Dr; Leu-23; and the like. The incubated blood is then drawn into a transparent tube containing a float which concentrates the buffy coat constituent layers upon centrifugation of the blood sample. The concentrated lymphocyte layer is then examined for fluorescence or coloration which is indicative of the presence of the activated lymphocytes or lymphoblasts, and their concentration. The fluorescence or coloration can be qualified and/or quantified by a reader instrument.
Patent AU-526146-B2 (AU)
Title: Furyl substituted polyenes with pharmacodynamic properties
Inventor: ROSENBERGER MICHAEL
IPC: C07D307/46
Filed: 1979-08-24
Granted: 1982-12-16
Abstract: The new furyl-nonatetraene derivatives of the formula 
<CHEM>
 and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, e.g. (E,E,E,E,) -3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,4,5-trimethyl-3-furyl)- 2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoic acid ethyl ester, are effective in regressing the growth of tumors and chondrosarcoma and they are useful as medicaments for therapy of acne, psoriasis and other dermatological disorders. They may be therefore included in pharmaceutical preparations. 
<??>The compounds of the formula I may be prepared by a process which comprises
 a) reacting a compound of the formula
 B-C(CH3) = CH-CH = CH-C(CH3) = CH-COOR<1><0> II
 with a new compound of the formula 
<CHEM>
 or
 b) reacting a new compound of the formula 
<CHEM>
 with a compound of the formula
 HO(CH2)nN(R<7>R<8>) V
 or
 HN(R7R<8>) VI
 The meaning of the substituents see inside the description.
Patent AU-639447-B2 (AU)
Title: An adjustable chair
IPC: A47C/
Filed: 1990-02-28
Granted: 1993-07-29
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/NO90/00040 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 26, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 26, 1991 PCT Filed Feb. 28, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO91/12750 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 5, 1991.An adjustable chair in which the mutual angle between seat (1; 1') and backrest (2; 2') may be changed, with a stationary fixture (3; 3') provided at each of the sidepieces of the chair, with seat (1; 1') being mounted to be tiltable about a fixed point (4; 4') on the fixture and with backrest (2; 2') being mounted to be tiltable about a fixed rear point (5; 5') on fixture (3; 3'). Below said rear fixed point a spigot (12; 12') projects laterally from the lower portion of the backrest and is designed to slide in a slide groove (11; 11') which slopes rearwards, downwards in a side piece (25; 25') of seat (1; 1'). At least one mechanism (7, 8; 7', 8') of optionally adjustable length forms the connection between a mounting point (6, 6') of said fixture (3, 3') and a lower point (9, 9') of the backrest for activation of said mechanism to cause movement of the spigot in said slide groove. When the backrest is moved backwards the rear edge of the seat will tilt downwards, and when the backrest is moved forwards the rear edge of the seat will tilt upwards.
Patent AU-761355-B2 (AU)
Title: Novel fatty acid analogues for the treatment of primary and secondary restenosis
Inventor: BERGE ROLF
IPC: A23L33/20
Filed: 1999-05-07
Granted: 2003-06-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fatty acid analogous of the general formula I:         CH<sub>3</sub> -[CH<sub>2</sub>]<sub>m</sub> - [x<sub>i</sub> - CH<sub>2</sub>]<sub>n</sub> - COOR,as defined in the specification, which can be used for the treatment and/or prevention of hypertension.