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Patent NZ-535418-A (NZ)
Title: Machine and method of obtaining a large tube which is made from a flexible plastic material and which is folded in the form of bellows
Inventor: CUESTA LAGUERA
IPC: B31B45/00
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: The present invention consists of a machine and a process which the machine carries out, for mechanically obtaining a large tube (2) made of flexible plastics material folded in the form of bellows, as used in the in-field storage of agricultural products. The machine including a plurality of folding devices (1) arranged on the machine in a substantially continuous circular or elliptical manner. The folding devices (1) varying in number and position depending on the width and shape of a mouth of a plastic film tube (2) to be folded. Each folding device (1) including a fixing support (5) for the initial threading of the plastic film tube (2), lower (14) and upper (13) blades capable of moving vertically and horizontally, having U-shaped and inverted U-shaped vertical cross-sections, a back support (6) for the folded tube, and control means for controlling operation of the entire machine.
Patent NZ-542914-A (NZ)
Title: Imaging system using diffuse infrared light
Inventor: ZEMAN HERBERT D
IPC: G01N21/27
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: An imaging system illuminates an object such as an area of body tissue with infrared light to enhance visibility of buried structures such as subcutaneous blood vessels. The system includes an infrared light source for generating the infrared light and a structure for diffusing the infrared light. The diffusing structure includes one or more layers of diffusing material for diffusing the light. The system further includes a video imaging device which receives the infrared light reflected from the object, generates a visible light image of the buried structure, and projects it onto the object in the position of the buried structure.
Patent NZ-546273-A (NZ)
Title: Alkoxy substituted imidazoquinolines
Inventor: LINDSTROM KYLE J
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: Imidazoquinoline compounds with an alkoxy substituent at the 6, 7, 8, or 9-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, methods of making, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing or inhibiting cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral, and neoplastic, are disclosed.
Patent NZ-551529-A (NZ)
Title: Direct currency conversion
Inventor: CLEARY DENIS
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A method for operating equipment associated with a financial transaction to determine the currencies available to be used for a card transaction using that equipment is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: presenting a card related to a customer's account; recording a card number from the card; applying all or part of the card number to a tree structure, and automatically processing that number by the tree one bit at a time to arrive at an end-node of the tree coded with information related to the currency of the customer's card account; determining the currency of the customer's card account and comparing the currency of the customer's card account with one or more currencies predetermined for the equipment. The comparison indicates different currencies, providing direct currency conversion services. The equipment can be a Point of Sale (PoS) device, an automated teller machine (ATM) or equipment associated with telephone or Internet sales.
Patent NZ-552626-A (NZ)
Title: Shellfish positioning and opening apparatus
Inventor: BLENKINSOPP KEITH
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A shellfish positioning and opening apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has at least one processing lane which includes an in-feed and singulation station (7), followed by a reorientation assembly station (10) utilizing a vision system (9), and a holding and opening assembly station (14). The stations are operatively connected in the aforementioned order and together they receive shellfish with meat inside, position the shellfish according to shape and orientation and halve the shellfish so that one shellfish half contains the shellfish meat.
Patent NZ-560367-A (NZ)
Title: Novel genes encoding novel proteolytic enzymes
Inventor: EDENS LUPPO
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated polynucleotide encoding a protease, said polynucleotide being at least about 70% homologous to a polynucleotide according to SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO:60.
Patent NZ-561251-A (NZ)
Title: Updating control software for an elevator system using near field radio transmission
Inventor: GERSTENKORN BERNHARD
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: To modernize the control of an elevator system that has at least one terminal, a control data packet, the presence of which in the memory unit of the terminal is necessary for the correct functioning of the elevator system, is transmitted to the memory unit of the terminal from a mobile control data memory element such as an RFID card or mobile telephone via a near-field radio connection that is active only within a predefined distance between the mobile memory element and the terminal.
Patent NZ-563933-A (NZ)
Title: Expandable resol-type phenolic resin molding material and phenolic foam
Inventor: TAKAHASHI HIROO
IPC: C08K5/34
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A foamable resol type phenolic resin forming material comprising a liquid resol type phenolic resin, a blowing agent, a foam stabilizer, an additive, an acid curing agent and an inorganic filler, said blowing agent comprising an organic non-reactive blowing agent and said additive comprising a nitrogen-containing bridged cyclic compound.
Patent NZ-564339-A (NZ)
Title: Quinoline derivatives as antibacterial agents
Inventor: ANDRIES KOENRAAD JOZEF LODEWIJK MARCEL
IPC: A61K31/4353
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a quinoline derivative compound of formula Ia or Ib in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a bacterial infection. The substituents are as disclosed in the description. Also disclosed is a compound of formula Ia. Further disclosed is a combination of a compound of formula Ia and another antibacterial agent; a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound of formula Ia; and the use of the combination of composition to treat bacterial infection other than Mycobacterial infection. Particular bacterial infections are infection with Staphylococci, Enterococci or Streptococci especially the infection is an infection with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), methicillin resistant coagulase negative staphylococci (MRCNS), penicillin resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae or multiple resistant Enterococcus faecium.
Patent NZ-564946-A (NZ)
Title: Method and apparatus for sensing liquid level using baseline characteristic
Inventor: PELOVITZ ROBERT
IPC: A47J31/56
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: A method for determining the liquid level in a tank 4 comprises providing a probe 10 in the tank 4, measuring the baseline signal of the probe 10 when the probe 10 is just out of contact with the liquid, measuring the probe signal when the tank 4 is being filled and the liquid is again in contact with the probe 10, and calculating the level of liquid in the tank 4 from the difference between the probe signal when it is in contact with the liquid and the baseline probe signal. The baseline signal updates when the tank 4 is emptied and the liquid again goes out of contact with the probe 10. On refilling the tank 4, the liquid level is calculated from the difference between the new measured probe signal when liquid is again in contact with the probe 10 and the new probe baseline signal.
Patent NZ-569313-A (NZ)
Title: Alkyl phospholipid derivatives with reduced cytotoxicity and uses thereof
Inventor: PERRISSOUD DANIEL
IPC: A61K31/661
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: Use of an alkyl phospholipid derivative of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases of pathophysiological conditions caused by a fungus such as Absidia spp., Acremonium spp., Alternaria spp., Aspergillus spp., Bipolaris spp. and/or Candida spp.
Patent NZ-570006-A (NZ)
Title: Benzamide and heteroarene derivatives
Inventor: CONTE AURELIA
IPC: A61K31/166
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a benzamide of formula I wherein R1, R2, R4, A, B, D and R5 are defined in the specification and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed is a process to prepare said benzamide, compositions comprising said benzamide and the use of said benzamides for the treatment of diseases mediated by CETP e.g. artherosclerosis.
Patent NZ-570233-A (NZ)
Title: Conveyor with troughed low friction, positive drive belt, where the belt is troughed in the unsupported span of the belt
Inventor: HONEYCUTT JAMES
IPC: B65G23/00
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A conveyor comprising a thermoplastic, toothed belt having a substantially flat surface on one side of the belt, a plurality of teeth on the other side of the belt, where the belt has an unsupported span, is disclosed. The teeth are adapted to be driven with little or no tension and with minimal friction around a drive sprocket. A troughing means causes the belt to form a longitudinal trough in the unsupported span of the belt.
Patent NZ-574937-A (NZ)
Title: Portable Fluid Exchange System characterised by a selectively controllable actuation mechanism
Inventor: BONNER MARK
IPC: B67D99/00
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a portable fluid exchange system (100). The system (100) comprises a source container (102), a destination container (104), a liquid and vapour pump (110) and a selectively controllable actuation mechanism (160). The liquid and vapor pump (110) is for pumping liquid from the source container (102) to the destination container (104) and for pumping vapor from the destination container (104) to the source container (102). The liquid inlet (123) and vapor outlet (126) of the liquid and vapor pump (110) are connected in fluid communication with the source container (102). There is a liquid delivery hose (182) that delivers liquid from the pump (110) to the destination container (104). There is also a vapor delivery hose (183) that delivers vapor from the destination container (104) to the pump (110). The actuation mechanism (160) actuates the liquid and vapor pump (110) to thereby concurrently pump liquid from the liquid and vapor pump (110) through the liquid outlet (186) and vapor into the liquid and vapor pump (110) through the vapor inlet (125).The actuating mechanism (160) also actuates the liquid and vapour pump to (110) to thereby concurrently pump vapor from the liquid and vapor pump (110) through the vapor outlet (126) and liquid into the liquid and vapor pump (110) through the liquid inlet (123).
Patent NZ-579488-A (NZ)
Title: Edge animation multiple image display device
Inventor: RUDELL ELLIOT
IPC: B43L1/00
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a toy drawing device. The device includes a housing, a first and second transparent plate that are coupled to the housing and each have an edge and a first and second light source mounted to the housing and aligned with a respective edge of the first or second transparent plate. The device further includes a manually actuatable switch coupled to the first and second light sources that allows a user to select the first light source or the second light source.
Patent NZ-583898-A (NZ)
Title: A latch operated by a magnetic mechanism
Inventor: WELLS ADRIAN
IPC: E05C19/16
Filed: 2008-09-08
Abstract: A latch 10 comprises a lock including a locking pin 32 mounted within a lock body, the locking pin 32 movable between an extended position and a retracted position and biased toward the retracted position, and a catch 30 including a release mechanism , where the release mechanism holds the locking pin 32 in the extended position. A magnetic force between the locking pin 32 and the release mechanism holds the locking pin 32 in the extended position and engage the catch 30.
Patent NZ-586484-A (NZ)
Title: Structural fiber cement building materials comprising low density additives and having a groove containg a membrane protected adhesive therein
Inventor: COTTIER JOHN SYDNEY
IPC: E04C5/07
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber cement sheet comprising: a cementitious matrix comprising a hydraulic binder (typically Portland cement) in an amount in the range of from about 25 to about 40 weight percent, and an aggregate (typically aggregate silica) distributed throughout the matrix, wherein the aggregate is present in an amount in the range of from about 30 to about 45% by weight, and reinforcing cellulose fibers distributed throughout the matrix, wherein the reinforcing cellulose fibres are present in an amount in the range of from about 10 to about 12% by weight, at least one low density additive distributed (such as microspheres) throughout the matrix, wherein the at least one low density additive is present in an amount in the range of from about 7 to about 12% by weight, wherein the sheet further comprises: a top face, a bottom face, and two sets of opposing parallel edges, wherein at least one edge contains a groove formed therein, the groove having a membrane situated therein encapsulating an adhesive, wherein the membrane is configured to resist puncture during transport and prior to installation and configured to permit puncture upon sufficient contact with an edge of an adjacent building sheet during installation.
Patent NZ-589492-A (NZ)
Title: Processes for the synthesis of levocetirizine and intermediates for use therein
Inventor: RAO DHARMARAJ RAMACHANDRA
IPC: C07C27/00
Filed: 2009-06-02
Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (IV) as depicted where R is CI, Br, NO2, OH or OR', and R' is alkyl. Also disclosed is a process for preparing a compound of formula (VI) and a process of using compound (VI) for making levocetirizine. Further disclosed are intermediate compounds (II) and (III) where the substituents are as disclosed in the specification.
Patent NZ-592974-A (NZ)
Title: Lateral support apparatus for a chair
Inventor: O SULLIVAN ANDREW LAURENCE
IPC: A47C7/00
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: 592974 An apparatus (1) for removably attaching a lateral support to a chair is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a support frame adapted to be removably attached to the chair. The support frame comprises two side members (2, 3), a lateral member (4, 5), coupled between the side members, and an adjustment mechanism (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b). The adjustment mechanism telescopically adjusts the lateral distance between the two side members to releasably clamp the side members on either side of the chair. One or both side members are adapted to receive a lateral support for supporting a person seated in the chair to sit upright.
Patent NZ-595218-A (NZ)
Title: Apparatus and method for gas capture during electrolysis
Inventor: MCALISTER ROY E
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 2010-02-17
Abstract: 595218 Disclosed is an electrolytic cell (2) with a containment vessel (4) that acts as a second electrode and configured for pressurization, and a first electrode (8) such that a source of electrical current is in electrical communication with the first electrode (8) and the second electrode (4). An electrolyte is in fluid communication with the first electrode (8) and the second electrode (4) such that a first gas is formed during electrolysis at or near the first electrode (8) and a second gas is formed during electrolysis at or near the second electrode (4). Also included is a separator (10) which is formed of the first electrode (8), a first gas collection vessel and a second gas collection vessel. The separator (10) includes a first inclined surface to direct flow of the electrolyte and the first gas due to a difference between density of the electrolyte and combined density of the electrolyte and the first gas such that the gas substantially flows in a direction distal the second electrode (4) and towards the first gas collection vessel. The separator (10) also includes a second inclined surface to direct flow of the electrolyte and the second gas due to a difference between density of the electrolyte and combined density of the electrolyte and the second gas such that the gas substantially flows in a direction distal the first electrode (8) and towards the second gas collection vessel.
Patent NZ-596061-A (NZ)
Title: Tape cassette
Inventor: IRIYAMA YASUHIRO
IPC: B41J3/36
Filed: 2010-03-26
Abstract: 596061 Disclosed is a tape cassette (30) for use in a tape printer. The tape cassette is provided with a box-shaped cassette case (31), which has top (301), bottom (302), front (35) and pair of side surfaces. A tape is mounted in the cassette case and is fed along the inside of the front surface, in use, to a tape exit. An indicator portion (800) that indicates a type of the tape is provided on the front surface, upstream of the tape exit (341). The indicator portion includes a plurality of vertical strip shaped information sections (see X1-X5, figure 38) arranged side by side. At least one aperture (see 800A-D, figure 38) is provided in at least one of the vertical strip shaped information sections, in a prescribed pattern. This prescribed pattern is detectable by the tape printer, when the cassette is installed in the tape printer, such that the tape printer can determine the type of tape.
Patent NZ-596533-A (NZ)
Title: High bioavailability phosphorus
Inventor: GOODWIN MARK
IPC: A01G7/00
Filed: 2010-05-25
Abstract: 596533 Disclosed herein is a composition comprising 30-40% (w/w) monoammonium phosphate, 30-40% (w/w) struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) and 25-35% (w/w) magnesium sulphate; further including an acidic surfactant (perhaps at 1-4% (w/w)) and a drying agent (perhaps at 1-3% (w/w)), such as a silica-based drying agent; and the use thereof for improving plant growth comprising applying the composition to a seed, prill or fertilizer granule, thereby producing a coated product and applying the coated product to soil comprising at least one growing plant, wherein the composition is applied to the seed, prill or fertiliser granule at 0.1-2.0% (w/w).
Patent NZ-598158-A (NZ)
Title: A process for producing unsaturated cyclic and/or aromatic compounds from 1,8-cineole, the process comprising pyrolysing 1,8-cineole in the presence of gamma-alumina
Inventor: LEITA BENJAMIN ALDO
IPC: B01J32/00
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing unsaturated cyclic and/or aromatic compounds from 1,8- cineole, the process comprising pyrolysing 1,8-cineole in the presence of gamma-alumina supported transition metal catalyst.
Patent NZ-600018-A (NZ)
Title: Monitoring a spray dryer and the temperature of solid deposits with use of at least one infra-red camera
Inventor: JENSEN THOMAS WILLUM
IPC: B01J2/04
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: 600018 Disclosed is a method of monitoring parts of a spray dryer (1) subjected to the formation of deposits. A spray drying chamber (2) is provided with one or more cameras (6). The one or more cameras (6) have a field of view inside the spray drying chamber (2), whereby at least one of the one or more cameras (6) is an infrared camera, and the temperature is measured by the one or more infrared cameras (6) within the predetermined area.
Patent NZ-602005-A (NZ)
Title: Spraying apparatus and methods and components relating to spraying apparatus
Inventor: EASTON CAMPBELL BRYCE
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 2012-08-23
Abstract: Disclosed is spraying apparatus that has a mixing unit with an intake for introduction of material to be sprayed into the mixing unit, and a tank, with an outlet from the mixing unit leading to the tank. The mixing unit is configured to cause turbulent flow of fluid introduced to the mixing unit to promote mixing of material and fluid.
Patent NZ-602135-A (NZ)
Title: Game pieces for use with touch screen devices and related methods
Inventor: HEATHERLY CHRISTOPHER W
IPC: A63F13/90
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: 602135 A method and a touch-sensitive system for communicating to at least a peripheral device of a plurality of peripheral devices are disclosed. The touch-sensitive system comprises a touch surface and a processor The processor is configured to: detect a plurality of touches on the touch surface of the touch sensitive system that are made by the first peripheral device; identify the first peripheral device based on the plurality of touches on the touch surface of the touch-sensitive system that are made by the first peripheral device; and communicate data to a receptive circuit of the first peripheral device in response to identifying the first peripheral device. Also disclosed is a peripheral device for use with a touch-sensitive system having a touch surface. The peripheral device comprises a plurality of touch points configured to contact the touch surface of the touch sensitive system and a receptive circuit. The plurality of touch points are further configured to provide touches to the touch sensitive system for identifying the first peripheral device. The receptive circuit is configured to receive data that is communicated to the peripheral device in response to the identifying of the first peripheral device.
Patent NZ-608925-A (NZ)
Title: Automatic injection device
Inventor: BICKNELL STEPHEN
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2011-10-06
Abstract: 608925 The disclosure provides an automatic injection device for providing a subcutaneous injection of a substance into a user, comprising a housing; a syringe movably disposed in the housing, the syringe including a barrel portion for holding the substance; a hollow needle; a bung; a plunger for moving the syringe such that the needle projects from the housing and for subsequently applying pressure to the bung; a compressible expanded central portion; a flange; and a biasing mechanism. The disclosure also provides methods and kits for using an automatic injection device, and methods and kits for promoting an automatic injection device comprising a medication based on advantageous properties of the device as compared to a pre-filled syringe. The disclosure also provides methods and kits for training a recipient on use of the automatic injection device.
Patent NZ-616350-A (NZ)
Title: Method and apparatus for creating and modifying graphical schedules
Inventor: LOCASCIO TIMOTHY R
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for modifying and using a graphical schedule. The apparatus comprises a user interface device (302), a data integration service (308) and a scheduler (312). The user interface device (302) includes a screen with a graphical user interface that displays the graphical schedule. The graphical schedule indicating a relationship between time and at least one user-selected condition to be satisfied; at least one user selected action to be taken; or at least one preset that represents a user-selected environmental state for a predetermined physical space. The user interface device (302) is further configured to receive graphical manipulations from a user in response to which the graphical schedule is changed. The data integration service (308) is configured to store data related to the graphical schedule in, and retrieve data related to the graphical schedule from, a database (310). The scheduler (312) is configured to issue commands to at least one device in accordance with the graphical schedule.
Patent NZ-618125-A (NZ)
Title: Genetic vaccines against hendra virus and nipah virus
Inventor: AUDONNET JEAN-CHRISTOPHE
IPC: C12N15/863
Filed: 2012-05-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising one or more expression vectors, wherein the vector comprises a polynucleotide encoding one or more polypeptide selected from the group consisting of a Hendra virus G polypeptide, a Hendra virus F polypeptide, and a mixture thereof, and wherein the vector is an ALVAC. Also disclosed is a method of vaccinating an animal comprising at least one administration of the above-mentioned vector.