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Patent AU-2009346811-A1 (AU)
Title: Electric cable with strain sensor and monitoring system and method for detecting strain in at least one electric cable
Inventor: DAVIDE SARCHI
IPC: G01L1/24
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: An electric cable comprising a strain sensor longitudinally extending along the cable and including a strain optical fibre arranged within a bending neutral region surrounding and including a bending neutral longitudinal axis of the electric cable, and at least two longitudinal structural elements, at least one of the at least two longitudinal structural elements being a core comprising an electrical conductor, wherein the strain sensor is embedded in a strain-transferring filler mechanically coupling at least one of the at least two longitudinal structural elements with the strain sensor. With the disclosed cable construction, the strain experienced by the at least one of the at least two longitudinal structural elements is transferred to the strain sensor at least in a strained condition. In the preferred embodiments, the electric cable is a heavy-duty cable. The invention relates also to a method for monitoring the strain, and preferably also the temperature, of an electric cable. Further, the invention is directed to a deformation monitoring system for measuring at least the tensile strain of a plurality of electric cables, and in particular of a plurality of heavy-duty cables.
Patent WO-2011017762-A1 (WO)
Title: A book binding apparatus
Inventor: COOMBE RON
IPC: B42C11/04
Filed: 2010-08-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a binding apparatus (10) for facilitating placement of a book block (44) in relation to a cover (16). The cover (16) has front and back panels (28 and 32) for subsequent attachment of the book block (44) to the cover (16). The apparatus (10) includes a first guiding means (46), a second guiding means (56), a first positioning element (54) and a second positioning element (62). The first guiding means (46) is adapted to guide a first edge (58) of the front panel (28). The second guiding means (58) is adapted to guide a second edge (37) of the front panel (28). The first positioning element (54) is movably attached to the first guiding means (46) and is adapted in use to abut at least part of a first peripheral surface (60) of the book block (44). The second positioning element (56) is movably attached to the second guiding means (56) and is adapted in use to abut at least part of a second peripheral surface (64) of the book block (44).
Patent AU-2010200359-A1 (AU)
Title: Download and display of system tags in wireless communication systems
Inventor: UCHIDA NOBUYUKI
IPC: H04W48/10
Filed: 2010-02-01
Abstract: Techniques for downloading and displaying system tags by wireless terminals based on roaming status. A tag includes texts and/or graphics. The system tags include home system tags and roaming system tags, which include group tags and specific tags. A home system tag is associated with one or multiple home systems, a group tag is associated with one or multiple roaming indicator values, and a specific tag is associated with one or multiple SID values. A terminal is provided with home system tag, group tags, and specific tags. The terminal displays the home system tag when obtaining service from the home system and a roaming system tag when obtaining service from a roaming system. The particular roaming system tag to be displayed is dependent on the roaming indicator value and the SID value for the roaming system. The system tags may be downloaded to the terminal via over-the-air signaling.
Patent AU-2010202572-A1 (AU)
Title: End cover part, method of producing the same, image carrier, image forming assembly, and image forming apparatus
Inventor: KUNIAKI TANAKA
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 2010-06-18
Abstract: Abstract An end cover part (3) which is used to close an end of a cylindrical body (2), and transmits a driving force of a rotatable driving shaft (4) to the cylindrical body (2), 5 includes a cover member (5) having a tubular portion (6) into which the driving shaft (4) is to be fitted, and a to-be-fitted portion (7) which is disposed in a flange-like manner in a periphery of the tubular portion (6), and which is to be fitted into an end portion of the cylindrical body (2); cut surfaces (9a, 9b, 9c) which are disposed respectively on an inner circumference of the tubular portion (6) of the cover member (5) and an outer 10 circumference of the to-be-fitted portion (7) and concentrically about a common reference central axis (8); and a recess (21) as defined herein. z tL w j= U) wC/ 0w ( z 0;C, z CD CNo w w ca w m o w e'.w z Cd) T- a d 0
Patent AU-2010212173-A1 (AU)
Title: Process for preparing chocolate crumb
Inventor: GRAHAM GODFREY
IPC: A23G1/00
Filed: 2010-02-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for chocolate crumb manufacture and to chocolate crumb and confectionery products made using the process. The process comprises: a) providing a milk and sugar mixture or mixing together, milk and sugar so as to form a mixture; b) evaporating liquid from the mixture; c) adding cocoa mass / liquor to the mixture during and / or after step (a) and / or (b); d) subjecting the mixture to conditions effective to bring about sugar crystallisation in the mixture; e) drying the mixture at a temperature in the range of 50 to 95°C for 35 to 200 minutes so as to form chocolate crumb; and f) cooling the chocolate crumb by subjecting it to a temperature which is less than the drying temperature. The drying parameters employed in the process result in superior flavour and texture development of the chocolate crumb.
Patent AU-2010225425-A1 (AU)
Title: Covering module
Inventor: ROCCO PACIONE JOSEPH
IPC: E04F15/00
Filed: 2010-03-16
Abstract: A covering module for installation on a subsurface and for attachment to additional modules to form a finished decorative surface is provided. The covering module comprises a decorative covering that is detachably or permanently attached to an anchor sheet. The covering module is configured so as to expose a joining region of the decorative covering and a joining region of the anchor sheet.
Patent AU-2010229151-A1 (AU)
Title: Systems and methods for facilitating user selection events over a network
Inventor: KARENINA SUSILO
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2010-02-22
Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for facilitating transactions over a network utilize a first component adapted to communicate with a user via a client device over the network and a merchant via a merchant device over the network and a second component adapted to monitor user navigation events over the network, generate a user selection group based on user selections, track user selections, and display user selections to the user via a selection window provided on the client device.
Patent AU-2010233811-A1 (AU)
Title: Mixing nozzle fitment and mixed liquid dispenser
Inventor: BALAKRISHNA REDDY
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 2010-04-06
Abstract: Mixing nozzle fitments and beverage devices containing the mixing nozzle fitments are provided. In an embodiment, the mixing nozzle fitment includes a first shaft defining an inlet passage, a second shaft defining a curved outlet passage and attached to the first shaft, and a coupling member attached to the second shaft. The coupling member defines a passage that leads into the curved outlet passage of the second shaft. A flexible tube is attached to the coupling member. The mixing nozzle fitment can be used in any suitable beverage dispensing device.
Patent AU-2010237270-A1 (AU)
Title: Formulation for stabilizing proteins, which is free of mammalian excipients
Inventor: HAROLD TAYLOR
IPC: A61K47/36
Filed: 2010-04-16
Abstract: The present invention pertains to a formulation comprising a hydrophilic polymer, a mixture of a polyalcohol and a sugar, wherein the weight ratio of polyalcohol to sugar is between 2:1 to 5:1 (wt-%), a detergent, wherein said formulation is free of stabilising proteins.
Patent AU-2010237550-A1 (AU)
Title: Systems for cost-effective concentration and utilization of solar energy
Inventor: RICHARD NORMAN
IPC: F24S23/74
Filed: 2010-04-09
Abstract: The present invention is primarily directed to cost-effective systems for using large reflective elements that track the sun on two axes to concentrate solar energy onto a receiver that can convert the sun's optical energy to a form usable for extensive displacement of combustion of fossil fuels. The structures of the tracker frame, tracking mechanism and tracker supports are co-optimized with the optical elements and the receiver for high efficiency, low cost, and ease of assembly, making moderate and large-scale implementations cost-competitive with fossil fuels for peak power, and. with suitable storage, for base-load power and dispatchable peaking power in sunny locations. Improvement to small-tracker two-axis systems and one-axis tracking systems that focus in two dimensions are also included, as are improvements in systems for space-based solar power.
Patent AU-2010246370-A1 (AU)
Title: Factor involved in metastasis and uses thereof
Inventor: KAUFMANN JORG
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2010-11-23
Abstract: The present invention is related to a nucleic acid coding for a factor involved in a biological process, whereby the process is a PI 3-kinase pathway regulated process, preferably a process selected from the group comprising glucose metabolism, amino acid and glucose deprivation processes, diabetes, wound healing, stress response, apoptosis, metastasis, tumorigenesis, cell migration, cell motility in extracellular matrix and cell growth in extracellular matrix, and the factor is a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID. NO. 1 or a polypeptide having a sequence according to databank entries gi 9506687 or NP_061931, preferably NP_061931.1.
Patent AU-2010281688-A1 (AU)
Title: In situ precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) by indigenous microorganisms to improve mechanical properties of a geomaterial
Inventor: CRAWFORD RONALD L
IPC: C12P3/00
Filed: 2010-05-28
Abstract: A method for increasing the concentration of calcium carbonate in a geomaterial that contains indigenous microorganisms capable of hydrolyzing urea to ammonia, which method includes enriching the geomaterial with a source of nutrients, adding urea to the geomaterial which is hydrolyzed to ammonia and which raises the pH of the geomaterial, and adding a source of calcium ions to the geomaterial. Carbonate ions obtained by the hydrolysis of the urea combine with calcium ions to form calcium carbonate.
Patent AU-2010297068-A1 (AU)
Title: (4-phenyl-piperidin-1-yl)-[5-1H-pyrazol-4yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone compounds and their use
Inventor: WEBSTER SCOTT PETER
IPC: C07D451/06
Filed: 2010-09-14
Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain (4-phenyl-piperidin-1-yl)- [5-(1 H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone compounds that, inter alia, inhibit 11 β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11 β-HSD1 ). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 1 1 β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11 β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc.
Patent AU-2010298826-A1 (AU)
Title: Device for recording, erasing and reading data on a multi-layer optical disc
Inventor: KIYKO VADIM VENIAMINOVICH
IPC: G11B7/002
Filed: 2010-09-09
Abstract: The invention relates to three-dimensional optical memory devices and can be used in all areas of computing in which it is necessary to record large data files on compact carriers, and also for recording, erasing and reading video data, for example, in independent video viewing systems. The device comprises an optical disc positioning system, a source of radiation with two different wavelengths that is optically coupled to a focusing system, focusing system positioning means, and an optical sensor that is optically coupled to the focusing system via a spectrum splitter and an adjustable spectrum selector situated between the source of radiation with two different wavelengths and the spectrum splitter, wherein the focusing system is designed with longitudinal chromatic aberration at the given wavelengths.
Patent AU-2010301506-A1 (AU)
Title: Thin-walled, cold-formed lightweight structural profile element and method for producing such a profile element
Inventor: MAISCH CHRISTOF
IPC: E04C3/09
Filed: 2010-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a thin-walled, cold-formed profile element, in particular a structural profile, for example a drywall construction, facade, plaster, screed, tile or cable carrier profile or a shelf or drain rail. The profile element has an elongated profile body (2), in particular metallic or consisting of plastic, in which a multiplicity of openings (5) is formed. The profile body comprises at least two separately constructed longitudinal sections (10, 11), each longitudinal section (10, 11) comprising a serpentine longitudinal edge (12, 13). The longitudinal sections (10, 11) each comprise an elongated section (16, 17) and a plurality of connecting sections (14, 15) projecting laterally beyond the elongated section, which are bordered by the serpentine longitudinal edge (12, 13). The connecting sections (14) of the one longitudinal section (10) face the connecting sections (15) of the other longitudinal section (11) and are in each case welded to the latter edge to edge or joined to one another along curved abutting edges. At least in some sections, the openings (5) are bordered by sections of the serpentine longitudinal edges (12, 13).
Patent AU-2010303039-A1 (AU)
Title: Audio signal decoder, audio signal encoder, method for providing an upmix signal representation, method for providing a downmix signal representation, computer program and bitstream using a common inter-object-correlation parameter value
Inventor: HERRE JURGEN
IPC: G10L19/14
Filed: 2010-09-28
Abstract: An audio signal decoder for providing an upmix signal representation on the basis of a downmix signal representation and an object-related parametric information and in dependence on a rendering information comprises an object parameter determinator. The object parameter determinator is configured to obtain inter-object-correlation values for plurality of pairs of audio objects. The object parameter determinator is configured to evaluate a bitstream signaling parameter in order to decide whether to evaluate individual inter-object-correlation bitstream parameter values to obtain inter-object-correlation values for a plurality of pairs of related audio objects, or to obtain inter-object-correlation value for a plurality of pairs of related audio objects using a common inter-object-correlation bitstream parameter value. The audio signal decoder also comprises a signal processor configured to obtain the upmix signal representation on the basis of the downmix signal representation and using the inter-object-correlation values for a plurality of pairs of related objects and the rendering information.
Patent AU-2010304445-A1 (AU)
Title: Additive used in a membrane-separation activated sludge process
Inventor: OKAMURA DAISUKE
IPC: C02F3/12
Filed: 2010-09-29
Abstract: In order to provide a means that can process organic wastewater via a membrane-separation activated sludge process that is stable over a long period of time, by reducing the quantity of biological polymers that can cause permeability problems, an additive is provided that is added to the activated sludge when treating organic wastewater via a membrane-separation activated sludge process. Said additive contains microorganisms that decompose polysaccharides.
Patent AU-2010311561-A1 (AU)
Title: Method for the manufacture of phosphonoalkyl iminodiacetic acid
Inventor: NOTTE PATRICK
IPC: C07F9/38
Filed: 2010-10-27
Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of phosphonoalkyl iminodiacetic acid MPO-X-N- (CHCOOM) wherein X is a C linear or branched alkyl group; and M is selected from hydrogen, alkali, earth-alkali, ammonium and protonated amine is disclosed. The iminodiacetic acid starting material is reacted with a substantially stoichiometric amount of phosphorous acid, in the presence of a large excess of phosphoric acid to thereby yield a reaction medium insoluble reaction product (PAIDA) which can be separated from the reaction medium. In a particularly preferred approach, the phosphorous acid is prepared in situ starting from liquid PO.
Patent AU-2010326002-A1 (AU)
Title: Integrated ingestible event marker system with pharmaceutical product
Inventor: HAFEZI HOOMAN
IPC: A61J3/10
Filed: 2010-12-02
Abstract: A system and method are provided for securing an ingestible electronic device to a pharmaceutical product without damaging the ingestible electronic device. The product includes the ingestible electronic device being placed on the product in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the ingestible electronic device is placed inside the product. Various embodiments are disclosed in accordance with the present invention for protecting and/or coating of the electronic marker as well as securing the ingestible electronic device onto the product.
Patent AU-2010334047-A1 (AU)
Title: Water production system and operation method therefor
Inventor: OGIWARA WAKAKO
IPC: B01D61/58
Filed: 2010-10-18
Abstract: Disclosed are: a water production system which is provided with a semi-permeable membrane treatment process (A100) for subjecting water (A1) to be treated to semi-permeable treatment to produce membrane permeated water (A3) and concentrated water (A), a semi-permeable membrane treatment process (B200) which is equipped with a water (B)-to-be-treated branching means for branching water (B2) to be treated into two or more kinds of water, and subjects water (B) to be treated to the semi-permeable membrane treatment to produce membrane permeated water (B5) and concentrated water (B6), and a semi-permeable membrane treatment process (C300) which is equipped with a first water mixing means for mixing water (B) to be treated, which has been branched by the water (B)-to-be-treated branching means with at least part of the concentrated water (A) produced in a semi-permeable membrane treatment step (A), and subjects the mixed water to the semi-permeable membrane treatment to produce membrane permeated water (C7) and concentrated water (C8), thereby producing flesh water from a plurality of kinds of raw water which differ in osmotic pressure utilizing complex water treatment technology in which a plurality of membrane units using a semi-permeable membrane are disposed, and which can ensure the necessary quantity of production water, and accommodate an upsized system while responding to change in the water intake quantity of raw water; and an operation method therefor.
Patent AU-2010361375-A1 (AU)
Title: Device for driving away birds by means of acoustic oscillation
Inventor: KOCHER-KUNZ SUSANNE
IPC: A01M29/18
Filed: 2010-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for subjecting a spatial area to acoustic oscillation in the ultrasound range or the ultrasound near range, provided with a housing (2) comprising a plurality of irradiation surfaces (20) wherein cylindrical cavities are formed as resonator spaces (22). The housing (2) has a cylindrical inner space (24) and is penetrated by a rotationally fixed vertical axis (4) divided into two. The first part (4') of said rotationally fixed shaft (4) is formed by an outer bearing flange (40) and an inner bearing flange (45) with distancing bolts (44) screwed thereinbetween, and an electrical motor (6) and a reduction gear (7) are arranged between the two bearing flanges. The second part (4") of the rotationally fixed shaft (4) is formed by a pot-shaped sleeve (48) to which a collector ring (61) is fixed, a current collector (62) lying on the collector ring (61) in a sliding manner and being connected to the rotating housing (2). Lines lead from the current collector (62) through a borehole (28) into the resonator space (22). This solution enables an effective acoustic irradiation of areas to be protected.
Patent AU-2011233678-A1 (AU)
Title: Raster methodology, apparatus and system for electron beam layer manufacturing using closed loop control
Inventor: WOLLENHAUPT PHILLIP E
IPC: B23K15/00
Filed: 2011-02-17
Abstract: A method for layer-by-layer manufacturing of a three-dimensional metallic work piece, comprising the steps of: delivering a metallic feed material in a substantially solid slate into a feed region: emitting an electron beam having one or more predetermined electrical currents; translating the electron beam through a first predetermined raster pattern frame in an x-y plane that includes: a plurality of points within the feed region sufficient so that the metallic feed material is subjected to a melting beam power density level sufficient to cause melting of the metallic feed material and formation of a molten pool deposit; and a plurality of points in a substrate region that is outside of the feed region, sufficient so that the plurality of points outside the feed region is subjected to a substrate beam power density level that is different from (e.g., lower than) the melting beam power density level; monitoring a condition of one or both of the feed region or the substrate region substantially in real time for the occurrence of any deviation from a predetermined condition; upon detecting of any deviation, translating the electron beam through at least one second predetermined raster pattern frame in the x-y plane that maintains the melting beam power density level substantially the same as the first predetermined raster pattern frame, but alters the substrate beam power density level in a manner so that the monitored condition returns to the predetermined condition; and repeating the above steps at one or more second locations for building up layer by layer, generally along a z-axis that is orthogonal to the x~y plane, a three-dimensional layered metallic work piece. The teachings herein also contemplate an apparatus that includes an electronic control device that performs any of the methods herein, as well as articles made according to such methods.
Patent AU-2011234207-A1 (AU)
Title: Dazzlers
Inventor: STACEY CRAIG DANIEL
IPC: F41H13/00
Filed: 2011-03-23
Abstract: A dazzler arrangement is described in which the strength of the dazzle beam (11) is modulated in accordance with the range of a target to be dazzled. A stray detection beam (29) is transmitted alongside the dazzle beam (11) to allow detection of a secondary object approaching or at the periphery of the dazzle beam (11), whereupon the dazzle beam (11) is attenuated or inhibited. The dazzler arrangement may include a rangefinder (18).