baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2012245173-B2 (AU)
Title: Sensor for measuring a current in an electric cable
Inventor: WATERLOT FREDERIC
IPC: G01R15/18
Filed: 2012-11-08
Granted: 2014-07-03
Abstract: SENSOR FOR MEASURING A CURRENT IN AN ELECTRIC CABLE Sensor (1) for measuring a current in an electric cable, comprising an electrical circuit (4) and a support (6) for the electrical circuit, with the electrical circuit being intended to surround the electric cable during said measurement by forming a loop, the support having an opening (12) and comprising two ends (14, 5 16) located on either side of the opening, the electrical circuit comprising a helical winding. The support is elastically deformable between a first position wherein it is at rest and the two ends are substantially face-to-face, and a second position wherein the two ends are separated from each other in relation to the first position, 10 with the support being sufficiently flexible and being formed in such a way that: - the support can be deformed from the first position towards the second position by pressing manually the opening of the support against the electric cable, in such a way as to pass the electric cable from the outside of the loop towards the inside of the loop, or from the inside of the loop towards the outside of the loop, 15 and - the support spontaneously passes back from the second position to the first position, once the electric cable has passed through the opening. Corresponding method for measuring a current in an electric cable. 20 Figure 1
Patent AU-2012245205-B2 (AU)
Title: Compositions and methods for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica
Inventor: BENNETT JEFFREY L
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2012-04-23
Granted: 2017-06-01
Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies binding to aquaporin 4 (AQP4) and methods of using such antibodies to treat neuromyelitis optica (NMO) either as a monotherapy or in combination with standard NMO therapies such as immunosuppressives or plasmaphersis.
Patent AU-2012250179-B2 (AU)
Title: Devices and methods for separating magnetically labeled moieties in a sample
Inventor: YU LIPING
IPC: B03C1/035
Filed: 2012-04-05
Granted: 2016-08-18
Abstract: Devices for separating magnetically labeled moieties in a sample are provided. Aspects of the devices include a magnetic field source, a first magnetic field guide having a wedge-shaped portion with an apex edge, and a second magnetic field guide having a wedge-shaped portion with an apex edge. The apex edge of the first magnetic field guide is aligned substantially across from and parallel to the apex edge of the second magnetic field guide, and the device is configured to separate magnetically labeled moieties from non-magnetically labeled moieties in the sample. Also provided are methods of using the devices, as well as systems and kits configured for use with the devices and methods.
Patent AU-2012253862-B2 (AU)
Title: Targeting landmarks of orthopaedic devices
Inventor: WILHELM HOA LA
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2012-05-03
Granted: 2016-09-29
Abstract: A method for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant comprises implanting the orthopaedic implant in a body. The orthopaedic implant having at least one landmark defining two or more locations for targeting and a first magnetic sensor located at a known distance from at least one of the two or more locations. The method includes comprises identifying one of the locations using a landmark identifier, the landmark identifier having at least one of a second magnetic sensor and a magnetic field generator, installing a transfixion element in the at least one landmark, and identifying a second location using the landmark identifier.
Patent AU-2012263910-B2 (AU)
Title: Vacuum Cleaner
Inventor: YANAGISAWA KENJI
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2012-04-02
Granted: 2015-08-13
Abstract: In order to provided a compact electric vacuum cleaner which can be maintained by washing with water and which uses a dust collection unit with a dust compression function and stable operation, this electric vacuum cleaner is provided with a main body housing a suction-generating electric blower and with a cyclone-type dust collector attachable to the main body, wherein: the cyclone dust collector is provided with centrifugal separators (21, 22) which separate internally captured dust and air; a first dust collection chamber (24) and a second dust collection chamber (25) which communicate with the centrifugal separators and collect the dust separated in said centrifugal separators; and said first dust collection chamber (24) and second dust collection chamber (25) are in communication.
Patent AU-2012277160-B2 (AU)
Title: Image encoding method, image decoding method, image encoding device, image decoding device, and image encoding/decoding device
Inventor: MATSUNOBU TORU
IPC: H04N19/00
Filed: 2012-06-26
Granted: 2016-12-15
Abstract: An image encoding method comprises: a prediction step (S6001) to generate a prediction block; a calculation step (S6002) to calculate a residual block; a transformation/quantization step (S6003) to calculate a quantized coefficient by transforming and quantizing the residual block; an inverse transformation/inverse quantization step (S6004) to calculate an encoded residual block by inverse quantizing and inverse transforming the quantized coefficient; a generation step (S6005) to generate a provisional encoded block; an assessment step (S6006) to assess whether or not an offset process is required, and generate first flag information indicating the result of the assessment; an offset processing step (S6012) to execute an offset process with respect to the provisional encoded block, when the offset process is assessed to be required; and a variable length encoding step (S6011) to variable-length encode the quantized coefficient and the first flag information.
Patent AU-2012283835-B2 (AU)
Title: Systems and methods for optimizing fit of an implant to anatomy
Inventor: MCKINNON BRIAN
IPC: A61B34/10
Filed: 2012-07-20
Granted: 2017-05-04
Abstract: A system and method for pre-operatively optimizing a fit of an orthopaedic implant relative to a particular individuals anatomy is provided. The method includes: receiving information including a three-dimensional anatomic model of the individuals anatomy; computing a periphery of a simulated resection portion of the anatomic model without reference to any abnormal morphology; identifying a preliminary size for an orthopaedic implant component for use on the simulated resection surface; initially positioning the orthopaedic implant model relative to the simulated resection portion; generating random point sets around the peripheries of the simulated resection portion and the orthopaedic implant model; utilizing a position optimizer to determine whether the position of the orthopaedic implant periphery relative to the simulated resection portion periphery is optimal; determining whether the selected orthopaedic implant model results in overhang; and verifying the position of the orthopaedic implant and/or the size of the orthopaedic implant.
Patent AU-2012311164-B2 (AU)
Title: Tissue product comprising bamboo
Inventor: SHANNON THOMAS GERARD
IPC: D21H21/18
Filed: 2012-08-08
Granted: 2015-01-22
Abstract: The disclosure provides tissue webs, and products incorporating the same, where the webs comprise wood and bamboo fibers. More specifically the disclosure provides soft and durable through-air dried tissue webs comprising at least about 10 percent bamboo fiber by weight of the web. In the through-air dried tissue webs of the present disclosure, bamboo typically replaces high average fiber length wood fibers, which increases the bulk of the through-air dried web without negatively effecting softness or durability.
Patent AU-2012321972-B2 (AU)
Title: Anti-counterfeiting printed matter
Inventor: OSHIMA HIROYUKI
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 2012-08-29
Granted: 2015-05-28
Abstract: With respect to a printed matter on which a latent pattern formed by regularly formed raised lines can be viewed when the printed matter is observed while tilted, provided is an anti-counterfeiting printed matter on which latent images having different densities can be observed when viewed from a plurality of observation angles. An anti-counterfeiting printed matter on which a stereoscopic latent image which can be observed from a plurality of directions is formed, by the structure in which an area defining a shadow of the latent image is formed in addition to the lines forming a latent portion and the lines forming a background portion, and by dividing at least one of the latent portion, the background portion, and the shadow portion into a plurality of regions and arranging the divided regions so that the angle of the line formed on each region is different with each other.
Patent AU-2012331625-B2 (AU)
Title: Mattress system
Inventor: CHEN HSUEH-YI
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2012-10-24
Granted: 2015-04-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a mattress system (1) devised to achieve a function of automatic detection, mainly comprising: a mattress (2) having a simple structure; a control unit (3) equipped with a unique user interface (31) for caregivers to simultaneously adjust three major functions, namely, therapy mode, therapy intensity and comfort level; and a connection pipe (4) for supplying air and power. The system (1) is further provided with a built-in auto-setting function to sense the body characteristics of the patient (39) lying on the mattress (2) and determine an effective supporting pressure range for the patient (39). By detecting a pressure difference representing the body characteristics of the patient (39) lying on the mattress (2) and comparing with the data stored in a built-in database, the system (1) can always provide the patient (39) with not only a well-proved therapeutic effect through the auto-setting function, but also an adjustable comfort level on the patient's request through the user interface (31).
Patent AU-2012343326-B2 (AU)
Title: Coupling
Inventor: STANLEY GARY PAUL
IPC: F16L58/04
Filed: 2012-11-21
Granted: 2017-09-21
Abstract: An improved coupling system for joining two items together, typically in the form of copper pipes, to other copper pipes, or in the form of other fittings, includes a pair of flange couplings, each of which is independently secured to one of the items to be joined together so that when the two flange couplings are securely joined to each other by suitable fasteners received through fastening apertures in the two flange couplings, the two items are sealingly joined to one another to form a substantially water tight junction. The improvement being that the bare metal parts of the ferrous components of the coupling are coated with a protective coating, such as a copper coating, so that there is no direct contact between two dissimilar metals thereby inhibiting or preventing corrosion of the metal components of the coupling due to electrolytic or galvanic action arising from direct contact between the two dissimilar metals.
Patent AU-2012345779-B2 (AU)
Title: Substituted benzimidazoles and benzopyrazoles as CCR(4) antagonists
Inventor: LELETI MANMOHAN REDDY
IPC: A61K31/44
Filed: 2012-11-30
Granted: 2017-04-06
Abstract: Benzimidazole, benzopyrazole and benzotriazole compounds are provided which bind to CCR(4) and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, graft rejection and cancer.
Patent AU-2012351998-B2 (AU)
Title: High ionic strength process for contact lens modification
Inventor: WEAVER DOUGLAS
IPC: C08G77/38
Filed: 2012-12-14
Granted: 2016-01-14
Abstract: A process for modifying the surface of a silicon-containing polymer is presented, the process comprising the steps of: forming a reaction mixture comprising the silicon polymer, a polymerization monomer, a free radical initiator system, a salt, and a solvent system, the polymerization monomer comprising a zwitterionic monomer; and polymerizing the monomer in the reaction mixture to form a surface modification polymer on the surface of the silicon-containing polymer. Such a process is useful in controlling the hydrophilicity of a surface, and can be applied to prepare medical devices such as contact lens having a wettable, biocompatible surface.
Patent AU-2012356774-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for isolating a carboxylic acid from an aqueous solution
Inventor: DE HAAN ANDRE BANIER
IPC: C07C57/15
Filed: 2012-12-21
Granted: 2016-03-31
Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing carboxylic acid comprising the steps of - subjecting an aqueous mixture comprising carboxylic acid and at least 5 wt. % dissolved magnesium chloride, to a forward extraction step using a first organic liquid comprising an organic solvent, the organic solvent being selected from the group of C5+ ketones, thereby obtaining an organic carboxylic acid solution and an aqueous waste liquid comprising magnesium chloride, - subjecting the organic carboxylic acid solution to a back extraction step wherein the carboxylic acid is extracted from the organic carboxylic acid solution into an aqueous liquid, thereby obtaining an aqueous carboxylic acid solution and a second organic liquid, - subjecting the aqueous waste liquid comprising magnesium chloride derived from the forward extraction to a thermal decomposition step at a temperature of at least 300 °C, thereby decomposing the magnesium chloride to magnesium oxide and HC1. The selection of the specific C5+ ketone solvent makes for the manufacture of a high purity product and an efficient and HSE appropriate thermal decomposition step.
Patent AU-2012373240-B2 (AU)
Title: Improved production valve
Inventor: OSBORNE LAWRENCE
IPC: E21B34/16
Filed: 2012-10-23
Granted: 2015-10-15
Abstract: A valve with a shuttle for use in a flow management system includes a spill port and bypasses a backflow.
Patent AU-2013205681-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods for Producing and Using Densified Biomass Products Containing Pretreated Biomass Fibers
Inventor: DALE BRUCE
IPC: A23K10/32
Filed: 2013-04-12
Granted: 2014-01-09
Abstract: Abstract A process is provided comprising subjecting a quantity of cellulosic biomass fibers to a pretreatment wherein at least a portion of lignin and/or hemicellulose contained within each fiber is moved to an outer surface of each fiber to produce a quantity of tacky cellulosic biomass fibers; and densifying the quantity of tacky cellulosic biomass fibers to produce one or more densified biomass particulates, wherein the quantity of tacky cellulosic biomass fibers is densified without adding binder.
Patent AU-2013207350-B2 (AU)
Title: Head to head gambling hybrid games
Inventor: ARNONE MILES
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2013-01-07
Granted: 2016-08-11
Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention include: at least one gambling game with a real world engine; a multiplayer entertainment game with a head to head gambling controller constructed to: instruct the real world engine to conduct a head to head gambling session in which at least two players of the multiplayer entertainment game conduct at least one wager in at least one gambling game where real world credit payout as a result of the at least one wager in the at least one gambling game of the head to head gambling session is distributed between the at least two players of the multiplayer entertainment game within the head to head gambling session; and parameterize wager terms of each wager made in each gambling game of the head to head gambling session using information related to gameplay within the multiplayer entertainment game.
Patent AU-2013217719-B2 (AU)
Title: A treatment fluid containing a corrosion inhibitor of a weak base
Inventor: AUGSBURGER JOHN J
IPC: C09K8/54
Filed: 2013-01-09
Granted: 2016-04-21
Abstract: According to an embodiment, a treatment fluid comprises: water; a formate; and a corrosion inhibitor, wherein the corrosion inhibitor is capable of providing: (A) a pH of at least 10; and (B) a corrosion rate equal to or less than 4 mils per year wherein carbon dioxide accounts for at least 100 psi (0.7 MPa) of the total pressure, for a test fluid consisting essentially of: the water; the formate; and the corrosion inhibitor, and in the same proportions as in the treatment fluid, whereas a substantially identical test fluid without the corrosion inhibitor has a pH of less than 10 and a corrosion rate of greater than 4 mils per year under the testing conditions. According to another embodiment, the treatment fluid further comprises a scale inhibitor. According to another embodiment, a method of treating a portion of a well comprises: forming the treatment fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid into the well.
Patent AU-2013231453-B2 (AU)
Title: Universal cancer peptides derived from telomerase
Inventor: LANGLADE DEMOYEN PIERRE
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2013-03-07
Granted: 2018-08-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide of 15 to 20 amino acids deriving from TERT protein, which peptide is capable of (i) binding to HLA class II and (ii) stimulating a CD4 Th response. These universal cancer peptides are especially useful in anti-tumor immunotherapy and immunomonitoring.
Patent AU-2013259463-B2 (AU)
Title: Electro-hydraulic actuated spray guns
Inventor: SCHROEDER JAMES C
IPC: E01C23/16
Filed: 2013-05-09
Granted: 2017-08-31
Abstract: An electro-hydraulic actuation system for a sprayer comprises a hydraulic system, a hydraulic actuator, an electric actuator and a sprayer. The hydraulic system is for pressurizing a hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic actuator is powered by the hydraulic system. The electric actuator controls actuation of the hydraulic actuator by the hydraulic system. The sprayer is actuated by the hydraulic actuator.
Patent AU-2013263011-B2 (AU)
Title: Weld stress compensation system
Inventor: UECKER TIMOTHY M
IPC: B23K37/053
Filed: 2013-05-14
Granted: 2016-07-14
Abstract: Weld stress compensation system and method comprising: 1) a primary tube/rod clamp; 2) a secondary tube/rod clamp for selectively and accurately, angularly positioning the secondary tube relative to the primary tube. The secondary clamp is transferrable while a secondary tube/rod is clamped therein to: 3) a saddle cutting fixture to produce a concave, relieved portion in the end of the secondary tube/rod with flanking flanges that fit precisely over the primary tube at the join intersection; 4) a miter-cut fixture for miter cutting of tube/rod ends to fit flat surfaces or conversely-cut tubes/rods for angular joins; and 5) a welding fixture for precise angular positioning of a miter cut tube/rod to a deck, wall, or stair plate. The primary clamp includes an adjustable pressure pad that applies pressure to the side of the primary tube opposite the secondary tube weld join line thereby preventing warping due to weld stresses.
Patent AU-2013265267-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for multi-analyses of rare cells extracted or isolated from biological samples through filtration
Inventor: LAGET SOPHIE
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2013-05-23
Granted: 2018-08-02
Abstract: A process for isolating or extracting rare cells from a biological sample comprising filtering a biological sample, which may be treated or diluted, through a filter that has a pore size, pore density or other physical properties that retain rare cells, but which permits other kinds of cells to pass through the filter. This process also comprises multiple analyses performed on rare cells after their extraction or isolation by filtration to diagnostically identify the presence of rare cells in a biological sample and to use their diagnostic identification and molecular characterization for diagnostic purposes such as for early diagnosis of diseases, namely for early diagnosis of cancer and to select, guide, monitor treatments and in particular to select targeted treatments and to monitor the response and/or resistance to them. A kit comprising tools, equipment and/or reagents to accomplish both the filtration step and various kinds of multiple analyses performed after isolation and extraction of the rare cells by filtration.
Patent AU-2013280697-B2 (AU)
Title: Grit and foam dispenser
Inventor: BUELL SHELBY JAY
IPC: A47K5/14
Filed: 2013-06-24
Granted: 2017-03-02
Abstract: One embodiment discloses a dispenser having a liquid container for holding a liquid, a liquid pump for moving the liquid from the liquid container to a first outlet, a grit container for holding grit, and an air pump for moving the grit from the container to a second outlet. The dispenser includes an actuator for actuating the liquid pump and the air pump. During operation, the liquid pump dispenses a liquid and the air pump causes air to flow through a first passageway into the grit container causing at least some grit to flow through a second passageway, out of the second outlet and into the liquid.
Patent AU-2013287640-B2 (AU)
Title: Tyre
Inventor: SHOUYAMA YOSHINOBU
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 2013-07-12
Granted: 2016-08-18
Abstract: In a cross section of this tire (1) orthogonal to the tire circumference direction and running along the tread width direction, an end (7b) that is outside in the tire diameter direction of an electronic device (7) is positioned farther inward in the tire diameter direction than a reference position that is positioned outward in the tire diameter direction away from an outer rim end (2b), the outer rim end being positioned on the outside in the tire diameter direction of a rim contact surface, and the distance between the outer rim end and the reference position being equal to the thickness (T1) of a bead part in the outer rim end.
Patent AU-2013296977-B2 (AU)
Title: Device orientation capability exchange signaling and server adaptation of multimedia content in response to device orientation
Inventor: OYMAN OZGUR
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2013-06-24
Granted: 2016-05-26
Abstract: Capability exchange signaling techniques provide orientation sensor information from UEs to network servers. The orientation sensor information describes a device's support for orientation sensor capabilities, or a current orientation state of the device. Based on such information, a multimedia server provides different encoded versions of multimedia content for different device orientation modes supported by the device. The server may also adapt, dynamically and in real-time, media capture or transcode parameters for creating content tailored (i.e., optimized) for the device's current orientation mode, or for its various intermediate orientation states and spatial positions.
Patent AU-2013330222-B2 (AU)
Title: Novel flavonoid compounds and uses thereof
Inventor: MCLACHLAN GRANT ANDREW
IPC: A61K31/70
Filed: 2013-10-11
Granted: 2016-05-12
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound of the following formula, racemates, enantiomers, prodrugs and salts thereof: Formula (I). Also provided is the use of these compounds for the treatment of ischemia and reperfusion injuries. Further applications include the treatment of diseases caused by cell apoptosis and / or cell necrosis.
Patent AU-2013335098-B2 (AU)
Title: Downhole flow control, joint assembly and method
Inventor: YEH CHARLES S
IPC: E21B33/00
Filed: 2013-10-11
Granted: 2016-05-05
Abstract: A method for completing a wellbore in a subsurface formation includes providing a first base pipe and a second base pipe. Each base pipe comprises a tubular body forming a primary flow path and has transport conduits along an outer diameter for transporting fluids as a secondary flow path. The method also includes connecting the base pipes using a coupling assembly. The coupling assembly has a manifold, and a flow port adjacent the manifold that places the primary flow path in fluid communication with the secondary flow path. The method also includes running the base pipes into the wellbore, and then causing fluid to travel between the primary and secondary flow paths. A wellbore completion apparatus is also provided that allows for control of fluid between the primary and secondary flow paths.