baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2003279927-B2 (AU)
Title: Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy
Inventor: FOLEY KEVIN T
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2003-10-08
Granted: 2009-01-22
Abstract: Techniques and systems for distracting a spinal disc space and supporting adjacent vertebrae are provided. Trial instruments are insertable into the disc space to determine a desired disc space height and to select a corresponding implant. Implants can be also self-distracting and the implant providing the desired disc space height can be implanted in the spinal disc space.
Patent AU-2004234548-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of creating a borehole in an earth formation
Inventor: SCHILTE PAUL DIRK
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2004-04-16
Granted: 2007-05-31
Abstract: An expansion assembly is provided for use in a method of creating a borehole in an earth formation, the method comprising the steps of a) drilling a section of the borehole and lowering an expandable tubular element into the borehole whereby a lower portion of the tubular element extends into the drilled borehole section, b) radially expanding said lower portion of the tubular element so as to form a casing in the drilled borehole section, and c)separating an upper portion of the tubular element from said lower portion so as to allow the separated upper portion to be moved relative to said lower portion. The expansion assembly is operable between a radially expanded mode in which the expansion assembly has a diameter larger than the inner diameter of the tubular element when unexpanded, and a radially retracted mode in which the expansion assembly has a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the tubular element when unexpanded, and wherein the expansion assembly comprises actuating means for actuating the expansion assembly from the radially retracted mode to the radially expanded mode thereof so as to expand the tubular element when the expansion assembly is positioned in the tubular element.
Patent AU-2004261682-B2 (AU)
Title: Solid-state fermenter
Inventor: LUTH PETER
IPC: C12M1/16
Filed: 2004-07-17
Granted: 2008-02-07
Abstract: A large-scale solid-state industrial fermenting reactor assembly cultivates micro-organisms on a solid substrate. The assembly has one or more air- and water-impermeable stacked fermentation compartments, each sealed (6) against the sidewall by pressure of the contents. The compartment contents are cooled by vertical lances (3) through the compartments (4). The cooling lances are arranged in a equilateral triangular array. Each cooling lance consists of two concentric pipes, the inner pipe being the feed pipe.
Patent AU-2005218703-B2 (AU)
Title: Massage appliance
Inventor: KNYRIM JORG
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2005-02-24
Granted: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A rod-shaped massage appliance has a flexible rubber sheath separated by sliding blocks from an internal rotating core with a helical profile. The rotating helical profile impinges on that array of plastic blocks, which rise and fall with respect to the core axis to generate a body massage. In an alternative embodiment, the massage unit has three or more parallel arrays of rotating helical spindles interacting with spring-mounted plungers or half-cups lifted by centrifugal forces.
Patent AU-2005249351-B2 (AU)
Title: Dental compositions containing nanofillers and related methods
Inventor: BUI HOA T
IPC: A61K6/891
Filed: 2005-03-25
Granted: 2011-10-06
Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanofillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
Patent AU-2005270845-B2 (AU)
Title: Traceability of transgenic plant seeds in upstream and downstream processing
Inventor: LARUS ORVAR BJORN
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2005-08-11
Granted: 2011-09-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to improved methods for increasing containment and traceability of transgenic seeds, both prior to harvest and post harvest. Disclosed are methods to produce and select a desirable plant cultivar for molecular farming characterized by being easily amenable for transformation and regeneration and with visual characteristic feature such as in particular characteristic pigmentation of the seed coat or other parts of the seed that can be traced and are easily distinguished in the field or during and/or after harvesting from non-transgenic seeds of the same species that have not the visual characteristic feature.
Patent AU-2006202817-B2 (AU)
Title: Tibial insert and associated surgical method
Inventor: RHODES JAMES MATT
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 2006-06-30
Granted: 2012-06-21
Abstract: A tibial insert includes a platform defining an upper bearing surface and a bottom surface. A keel of the tibial insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the platform. A surgical method for knee anthroplasty is also disclosed. 06/06/06,15756 speci gp,2 Fig..... 14 70' 12 16 32 |14 8 14Fig. 38 0 34 Fig. 2 24- 26 28 Fig. 3
Patent AU-2006203439-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and device for high-capacity entrained flow gasifier
Inventor: FISCHER NORBERT
IPC: C10J3/46
Filed: 2006-08-09
Granted: 2012-05-03
Abstract: Abstract The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for gasifying combustible dusts in an entrained flow gasifier, the gasifier having a plurality of gasification burners, wherein each gasification burner is associated with one or a plurality of lock hopper and 5 dosing systems having a plurality of supply flows. The invention offers the advantage that the burners will continue to operate in the event of a failure of one supply flow. (Fig. 8)
Patent AU-2006227755-B2 (AU)
Title: Flanged interbody fusion device
Inventor: WHITE KENNETH G
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2006-03-14
Granted: 2012-05-10
Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for treating the vertebral column. An integrated fixation plate and spacer having a retaining structure within the screw holes of the fixation plate to resist backout of screws attaching the fixation plate to the bone is provided. A movable joint may be provided between the fixation plate and spacer. In some embodiments, a screw hole insert is also provided to resist shear forces acting between the screw and fixation plate. In some embodiments, an integrated fixation plate and spacer system is provided, comprising two or more integrated fixation plate and spacer implants, wherein the fixation plates of each implant has a complementary configuration to allow attachment of the implants at adjacent intervertebral spaces. Alternative fixation systems are also contemplated.
Patent AU-2006241774-B2 (AU)
Title: Therapeutic agent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Inventor: TAKASHI NAKAJIMA
IPC: C07D277/42
Filed: 2006-04-28
Granted: 2011-09-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the prevention and/or treatment of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by administrating a 5-membered cyclic compound represented by the formula below or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or a prodrug of the compound or salt: wherein X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom; R represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or the like; R represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or the like; Y represents a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or the like; the wavy line means an (E) or (Z) coordination; R represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or the like; Y represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or an alkenylene; R represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkanoyl or the like; and R represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl.
Patent AU-2006244749-B2 (AU)
Title: Improved refrigeration apparatus
Inventor: PHILLIP SALT RICHARD GEORGE
IPC: F25D21/14
Filed: 2006-05-08
Granted: 2011-06-30
Abstract: Refrigeration apparatus which includes: an evaporator(37), a compressor(33) and a condenser(38), connected by pipe work in a known manner, a fan(34) and a tray(35) arranged to collect water during defrost cycle of the apparatus; wherein: a) at least the compressor(33), condenser(38), fan(34) and tray(35) are contained with in a housing(36) which is substantially closed except for air vents (36a , 36b); b) at least part of the pipe work between compressor(33) and the condenser(38) is arranged to pass through the tray(35); c) the fan(34), housing(36) and tray(35) are designed and arranged such that in use the fan(34) moves air through the housing(36) so that substantially all of the air is directed over the surface of the tray(35).
Patent AU-2006304552-B2 (AU)
Title: Medical device with affixation means
Inventor: HILES MICHAEL C
IPC: A61L31/00
Filed: 2006-10-13
Granted: 2012-01-19
Abstract: A medical device with pre-attached affixation means placed to minimize the likelihood of adjacent tissues undesirably adhering to the affixation means. Also, methods of making and using such a device.
Patent AU-2006330923-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for activating prethrombin-1
Inventor: MALLET ROBERT W
IPC: C12N9/00
Filed: 2006-12-21
Granted: 2011-12-15
Abstract: Methods for converting prethrombin-1 to thrombin are disclosed. An aqueous solution of prethrombin-1 is applied to oscutarin-C immobilized on a solid support so as to provide from 500 mg to 4000 mg of prethrombin-1 per mL of the solid support and a contact time between the prethrombin-1 and the oscutarin-C of from 1.8 to 3.5 minutes. The resulting active thrombin may be captured on an ion exchange chromatography medium or an affinity chromatography medium.
Patent AU-2007213030-B2 (AU)
Title: Novel viral vector
Inventor: YOSHIDA SHIGETO
IPC: A61P33/06
Filed: 2007-02-08
Granted: 2013-09-19
Abstract: Disclosed are: a recombinant transfer vector which can express a foreign gene fused with a viral gene under the control of a dual promoter; a recombinant baculovirus; a method for production of the recombinant transfer vector or the recombinant baculovirus; and a pharmaceutical comprising the recombinant baculovirus as an active ingredient.
Patent AU-2007215082-B2 (AU)
Title: HPV antigens, vaccine compositions, and related methods
Inventor: METT VADIM
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2007-02-13
Granted: 2012-07-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to the intersection of the fields of immunology and protein engineering, and particularly to antigens and vaccines useful in prevention of infection by human papilloma virus. Provided are recombinant protein antigens, compositions, and methods for the production and use of such antigens and vaccine compositions.
Patent AU-2007245583-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and device for shear-thinning of solids containing material
Inventor: RICHARD TRIGLAVCANIN
IPC: B01D21/24
Filed: 2007-04-27
Granted: 2011-07-14
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and device to be used in connection with thickening and clarifying apparatuses for shear-thinning of solids containing material such as slurry. According to the invention the flow area of the shear-thinned material (11) is restricted by arranging a restriction element (12) in the conduit (4,15) for discharging back the shear-thinned material (11).
Patent AU-2007275708-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and system for receivables management
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN JASON THOMAS
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-07-18
Granted: 2012-10-04
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a computer implemented method or system for managing receivables which may involve maintaining a repository for receivables data comprising payment data; applying one or more automated rules to the payment data for identifying an exception wherein the exception represents a discrepancy between an actual payment and an expected payment; forwarding the exception to one or more designated recipients for resolution; tracking the exception; evaluating the exception to determine a root cause of the discrepancy; and storing data associated with the exception in the repository.
Patent AU-2007279996-B2 (AU)
Title: Ammonium nitrate granules
Inventor: CHRISTIAAN VISAGIE FRANCOIS
IPC: C06B31/28
Filed: 2007-08-02
Granted: 2011-09-22
Abstract: This invention relates to explosive grade ammonium nitrate porous granules. The granules are produced in a fluidized bed and are formed through a combination of layering and agglomeration to produce ammonium nitrate granules are spherical in shape, smooth, hard and dry and do not break down easily during handling. Ammonium nitrate granules of a specific size range and density can be prepared and the size range and density of the granules can be varied, depending on the application of the granules, and this has particular advantages in preparing granules for use in ANFO explosive compositions.
Patent AU-2007280674-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus for producing and/or processing panels
Inventor: KRALLINGER RUPERT
IPC: B27F1/02
Filed: 2007-07-30
Granted: 2012-07-05
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus (10) for producing and/or processing panels, comprising a transporting arrangement for transporting a panel along a transporting path and a processing arrangement (12) for processing the panel as it is moved by the transporting arrangement, wherein the transporting arrangement has a plurality of positioning devices (32) which are spaced apart one behind the other along the transporting path and each comprise a top and bottom abutment means (34, 36) which are spaced apart opposite one another on both sides of a panel plane (P), and also has an adjusting device (38) which can adjust the spacing (h) between the two abutment means (34, 36), it being possible for the adjusting devices (38) of at least two positioning devices (12) to be actuated simultaneously by means of a common actuating arrangement (40).
Patent AU-2007343360-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for determining an influencing variable acting on the eccentricity in a goniometer
Inventor: HEINZ LIPPUNER
IPC: G01D5/244
Filed: 2007-12-06
Granted: 2011-09-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining at least one influencing variable acting on the eccentricity in a goniometer, using a detector arrangement consisting of four optical detector elements (3), and a rotational body comprising a plurality of pattern elements (6) arranged around a pattern centre (MZ), the rotational body being rotatably arranged about an axis (4). According to said method, at least some of the pattern elements (6) are reproduced on the detector arrangement, the positions of the pattern elements (6) reproduced on the detector arrangement are resolved, and the eccentricity of the pattern centre (MZ) in relation to a detector centre (DZ) of the detector arrangement is determined. A plurality of such eccentricity measurements for different rotational positions enables different influencing variables acting on the current eccentricity to be separated, especially by forming units.
Patent AU-2007359820-B2 (AU)
Title: Radio communication device, radio communication control device, radio communication method, radio communication program, radio communication control method, and radio communication control program
Inventor: CHIAKI SHINOHARA
IPC: H04L1/16
Filed: 2007-10-03
Granted: 2011-07-07
Abstract: In a radio communication device using a communication protocol for transmitting/receiving data with a check bit, the throughput of the entire system is improved. The radio communication device comprises: a received data judging section for performing a data check by using the data check bit to judge whether or not the data is erroneous; a received result transmitting section for, if the result of the judgment is erroneous, discarding the data and transmitting a request for the retransmission of the data to another radio communication device of the transmission source and, if not, transmitting that the data is normal to the another radio communication device of the transmission source; a format judging section for judging whether the data format is illegal or normal and, if it is judged that the data format is normal, passing the data to a predetermined processing; and a retransmission requesting section for, if it is judged that the format is illegal, discarding the data and making a request for the retransmission of the data to the received result transmitting section.
Patent AU-2008201115-B2 (AU)
Title: Interengagement System For Helmets
Inventor: SPINK GLEN
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2008-03-10
Granted: 2014-02-06
Abstract: The invention is a visored helmet assembly that includes a helmet having exposed on a flank (1) an engagement member, (2) a complementary member adapted to be slideably engaged on or about said engagement member so as to be retained thereby, (3) a visor having a non-rotational opening, (4) a member adapted to locate non-rotatably in said non-rotational visor opening, and (5) a locking member to co-act with said member, yet to affix into said complementary member, such locking member having an ability to rotate relative to said member, and wherein that rotation is of a ratchet or frictional inter engagement form, and wherein the visor can be rotated about an axis yet be retained by either (A) the locking member and said member or (B) by the locking member, said member and said complementary member. Fu Figure 1
Patent AU-2008228906-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatuses for pre-screening
Inventor: NEWMAN CHRISTIAN
IPC: B07B1/36
Filed: 2008-03-19
Granted: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A vibratory screening machine includes a primary screening area and a pre- screening assembly including a frame and screen assemblies. The screen assemblies are secured to the frame and form a pre-screening surface. The frame is attached to the vibratory screening machine such that the concave pre-screening surface is above the primary screening area.
Patent AU-2008263816-B2 (AU)
Title: Improved anchor nut made of fiber-reinforced plastic
Inventor: TSUKAMOTO KENICHI
IPC: F16B31/02
Filed: 2008-06-16
Granted: 2013-05-30
Abstract: The invention relates to an anchor nut (1) that is made of fiber-reinforced plastic and comprises an internal thread (6) to be screwed onto a thread of an anchor (16). Said anchor nut (1) has external contours or shapes, by means of which the anchor nut (1) can be screwed onto an anchor winding with the help of a positively acting tool. One end of the anchor nut (1) is fitted with a first torque limiting means (7) which prevents a partially screwed-in anchor (16) from being further screwed in at a torque lying below a first torque limit, while the other end thereof is fitted with a second torque limiting means (8) that prevents torque from being further transmitted to the anchor nut (1) via the positively acting contours or shapes when a second torque limit has been reached or is exceeded. The first torque limiting means is formed by a pin (7) which penetrates the internal thread (6) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the anchor nut (1). The second torque limiting means are formed by at least two plastic projections (8) which are monolithically molded onto an external surface (9) of the anchor nut (1). The invention further relates to a tool (11) for screwing in such an anchor nut (1) as well as a method for driving an anchor (16) into a drill hole (15) by means of such an anchor nut (1).
Patent AU-2008271502-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for producing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate
Inventor: KEHR THOMAS
IPC: C07C67/03
Filed: 2008-05-08
Granted: 2013-03-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, comprising the transesterification of ethylene glycol with an ester of the methacrylic acid in the presence of catalysts. The catalyst used is a combination that comprises lithium amide (LiNH
Patent AU-2008297025-B2 (AU)
Title: Glucose-induced inactivation/degradation-resistant transporter gene and use thereof
Inventor: HATANAKA HARUYO
IPC: C12C11/02
Filed: 2008-09-09
Granted: 2012-03-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a glucose-induced inactivation/degradation-resistant transporter gene and use thereof, and more 5 particularly, to a brewing yeast having excellent assimilation of oligosaccharides (maltose, maltotriose, etc.), an alcoholic beverage prepared using the yeast, a method of producing the alcoholic beverage, etc. More specifically, the present invention relates to a glucose-induced inactivation/degradation-resistant transporter including Mal2Ip, mutant Mal3 I p, mutant Mal61p, mutant MttIp, mutant AgtIp, etc., a gene 10 encoding the transporter, a method of producing an alcoholic beverage using thereof, and so on.
Patent AU-2008307289-B2 (AU)
Title: Automated submission of prepaid programs
Inventor: MOODY WILLIAM
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2008-09-17
Granted: 2014-01-16
Abstract: A payment system includes transaction handler that processes transactions, each characterized by a consumer and a merchant engaging in a sales transaction involving a prepaid program having prepaid cards, such as a gift card, that an issuer provides to consumers. A method for establishing a prepaid program includes the issuer remotely accessing a computer system at the transaction handler. The computer system presenting the issuer with a program information form on which the issuer enters requested data. As each data item is entered, the computer system checks for errors, which are identified to and corrected by the issuer in real time. The issuer submits the data as a request to create a prepaid program, which the transaction handler reviews and responds by approving or rejecting creation of the prepaid program. The transaction handler electronically communicates approval or rejection of the prepaid program to the issuer.
Patent AU-2008335170-B2 (AU)
Title: Television traffic estimation
Inventor: BRIDGWATER THOMAS B
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 2008-12-10
Granted: 2014-04-10
Abstract: A computer-implemented advertising management process includes receiving one or more indicators for a daypart or network on which to run a broadcast advertisement, and a proposed impression-based payment amount for running the advertisement, identifying one or more historical advertisement slots associated with the one or more indicators and applying the impression-based payment amount to advertising data for the one or more historical advertisement slots, and reporting an estimated advertising cost of running the advertisement using the impression-based payment amount and impression estimates derived from the advertising data for the one or more historical advertisement slots.
Patent AU-2009201227-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods and apparatus for real-ear measurements for receiver-in-canal devices
Inventor: THOMAS SPAULDING
IPC: H04R25/02
Filed: 2009-03-30
Granted: 2011-07-07
Abstract: METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL-EAR MEASUREMENTS FOR RECEIVER-IN-CANAL DEVICES The present subject matter provides method and apparatus for real ear measurement using a hearing assistance device fitted with a cover to provide real ear sounds to a microphone of the device. The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device cover for use in measuring coupler response and real ear coupler difference for improved real ear measurement and fitting.
Patent AU-2009209235-B2 (AU)
Title: Substituted spirocyclic piperidine derivatives as histamine-3 (H3) receptor ligands
Inventor: SUNDAR BABU G
IPC: C07D491/10
Filed: 2009-01-28
Granted: 2013-07-18
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): their use as H
Patent AU-2009221470-B2 (AU)
Title: Bearing arrangement for a load-bearing roller
Inventor: PICKEL EDGAR
IPC: F16C35/073
Filed: 2009-03-06
Granted: 2013-06-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing arrangement (1) for a load-bearing roller, comprising a load-bearing roller cover (2) which is designed as a hollow cylinder at least in sections, comprising an inner-cylindrical surface (3) and at least one bearing (4) supporting the load-bearing roller cover (2). Said bearing (4) comprises a bearing inner ring (5). According to the invention, in order to improve mounting of said type of bearing arrangement, said bearing arrangement (1) comprises a mounting element (6) that accommodates the bearing inner ring (5) and due to the mounting of the bearing arrangement, the bearing inner ring (5) is pushed in the axial direction (a).