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Patent NZ-336053-A (NZ)
Title: Couches having outwardly pointing electric lights
Inventor: WHITWORTH CARL
IPC: A47C17/02
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: An article of furniture comprising a seat and a backrest together forming a seating area, a moulded support for the seating area capable of supporting the seating area, and at least one electrically powered illumination means adapted to emit light outwardly from a forward facing aspect of the moulded support.  The moulded support is constructed by the application of a hardenable coating over a mould, the mould having a shape also allowing the moulded support to be pulled off the mould in one piece, towards the forwards facing aspect, after hardening.  The moulded support is constructed in more than one piece.  The forward facing aspect of the moulded support in constructed so as to have the appearance of part of a vehicle.  The electrically powered illumination means comprises at least one light source inserted into the forwards facing aspect of the moulded support, the light source having the appearance of a light of a vehicle.
Patent NZ-336954-A (NZ)
Title: Soluble gp80 and/or gp130 receptor sites sufficient to inhibit the binding of hIL6 to hepatocytes and other HBV-permissive cells
Inventor: NAHOR ORIT
IPC: A61P31/20
Filed: 1998-02-10
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is described.  It comprises an amount of a soluble active agent which interacts with at least one of the binding sites between human interleukin 6 (hIL6) and the pre-S1 (pS1) region of the viral envelope protein and between hIL6 and hepatocytes and other HBV-permissive cells is described.  The active agent is present in an amount sufficient to competitively bind to at least one of the sites and thereby to prevent hIL6-mediated HBV infection of hepatocytes and other HBV-permissive cells.
Patent NZ-337493-A (NZ)
Title: Use of a reovirus for treating Ras-mediated neoplasms
Inventor: LEE PATRICK W K
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 1998-08-12
Abstract: Type 1, type 2 or type 3 Human reovirus, non-human mammalian or avian reovirus may be used to treat a Ras-mediated neoplasm. Particular cancers include pancreatic, breast, colorectal, thyroid, renal, brain, liver and adrenal cancer, and leukemia. Combinations of more than one type and/or strain of reovirus can be used, and the reovirus is administered by direct injection into the neoplasm.  Solid and hematopoietic neoplasms can be treated.
Patent NZ-506939-A (NZ)
Title: Pumping apparatus with low NPSH with fluid bled from outlet back to inlet
Inventor: ZAHER MOUAFAK ARIF
IPC: F04F1/18
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: Fluid is bled from a pump outlet pipe (at 2) back to the pump inlet via lines 1 (only one shown).  Bleed flows are injected at higher velocity heads (at 3) compared to bleed outlets (at 2).  The nozzle unit is a separate unit engaged or engagable in the pumping system and the pumping system (and preferably the unit itself) provides the increase in total velocity head of the bleed flow.  Divisional filed as 517598
Patent NZ-507608-A (NZ)
Title: A smoke evacuation system for the removal of gaseous material particularly in surgical procedures
Inventor: SCHULTZ LEONARD S
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1999-04-15
Abstract: An apparatus for removing smoke, airborne particulates, gases or like by-products of operating or commercial procedures producing such by-products, comprising: A plenum (28) having a top wall (24), a bottom wall (26) spaced apart from the top wall, a first side wall (27) extending between the top and bottom walls and presenting an outer periphery of the plenum, and a second side wall extending between the top and bottom walls and presenting an inner periphery of the plenum, a structure defining a generally open facing adjacent to the inner periphery of the plenum, the side walls defining a internal plenum chamber in fluid communication with the open facing; vacuum means operably coupled to the plenum for creating a reduced pressure within the plenum chamber, thereby drawing the by-products through the open facing; and a support carried within the plenum chamber for maintaining the top and bottom walls in spaced apart relationship and distributing the reduced pressure along the open facing of the plenum whereby the by-products are drawn through the open facing from about the site. A smoke evacuation system (10) for removing gaseous by-products of surgical procedures or noxious vapors from chemicals comprising: a vacuum head (18) for operative coupling to a vacuum source, the vacuum head positionable at a surgical site and substantially defining a plenum; a plenum support (48) for preventing the plenum from collapsing when a vacuum or low pressure is established therein; and the vacuum head including an access opening (32) having a peripheral edge and at least one removable portion adjacent to the peripheral edge.
Patent NZ-512040-A (NZ)
Title: Use of GM-CSF to inhibit development of drug resistance in HIV + Patients
Inventor: GILBERT MARK J
IPC: A61K38/19
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: A method for inhibiting the development of drug resistance in an HIV positive patient comprising administering granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) to the patient, in conjunction with one or more anti-HIV drugs. In particular embodiments, GM-CSF is administered in conjunction with one or more anti- retroviral agents selected from nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, and protease inhibitors. Advantageously, GM-CSF is added to the initial treatment regimen with the antiretroviral drug(s).
Patent NZ-514459-A (NZ)
Title: Trait-associated gene identification method
Inventor: WAGNER RY
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-03-09
Abstract: A method for identifying genes associated with a desired trait in a fruit-bearing plant. The method includes the steps of: transforming plant cells with a plant cell expression vector comprising an element which functions to enhance gene expression and has the ability to integrate into the plant genome in a manner effective to enhance expression of native plant genes, selecting transformed plant cells, regenerating transformed plant cells to yield mature plants, selecting plants having a desired trait, identifying, isolating and characterizing genes the transcription of which has been enhanced and confirming the contribution of the modified expression of each identified gene to the desired trait.
Patent NZ-514586-A (NZ)
Title: Novel process for the preparation of (S)-1-phneyl-2-(2- pyridyl) ethanamine
Inventor: GILES MELVYN
IPC: C07B57/00
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) which comprises a reaction of a compound of formula (II) with  a compound of formula (III) in the presence of a metal hexamethyldisilazide. These compounds are of interest in the treatment of stroke.
Patent NZ-517425-A (NZ)
Title: Security element for the electronic surveillance of articles
Inventor: ALTWASSER RICHARD
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: The device relates to a radio frequency securing element for electronically securing articles of merchandise. The element consists of a lower strip conductor (1) and an upper strip conductor (5) which is wound in the opposite direction and has an improved detection rate. Said securing element is particularly stable against changes in the resonance frequency.
Patent NZ-520879-A (NZ)
Title: Silane-based, coating compositions, coated articles obtained therefrom and methods of using same
Inventor: SCHUTT JOHN B
IPC: C09D183/14
Filed: 2001-02-08
Abstract: An aqueous coating composition formed by admixing; (A) at least one silane of the formula R1Si(OR2)3, wherein: R1 is an alkyl, a phenyl or a functional group containing at least one of a vinyl, acrylic, amino, mercapto, or vinyl chloride functional group, and R2 is an alkyl; (C) an acid component comprising a member selected from the group consisting of water-soluble organic acids, H3BO3 and H3PO3; and (D) water; and further comprising a silane compound of the formula X[R1Si(OR2)3]2, wherein: R1 and R2 are as defined above and X represents an amino or keto group.
Patent NZ-521943-A (NZ)
Title: Luminary device with thermochromatic label made of heat-shrinkable polymer web
Inventor: CARPENTER SCOTT M
IPC: F21S10/04
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A decorated luminary product (1) includes either a candle (25) or a candle holder (20) containing the candle. A decorative web (10) of a heat-shrinkable polymer web is heat shrunk to conform to a shape of the one of the candle and the candle holder. The web is decorated with a thermochromic ink or pigmentation (12) to cooperate with heat emitted by burning the candle to provide a visible change in the ink or pigmentation, so as to provide a pleasing visual effect when the candle is burned.
Patent NZ-522068-A (NZ)
Title: Multi capacity amusement ride
Inventor: CUMMINS ROBERT
IPC: A63G7/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A multi capacity amusement ride comprising a no-continuous track supported over a curved path and extending between a high end and a low end, the track including at least two independent running rails. At least one carrier is provided to carry at least one rider on each running rail of the track. The carriers have means of sliding on the tracks to carry the riders form the high end to the lower end.
Patent NZ-522440-A (NZ)
Title: Wing in ground effect vehicle with endplates
Inventor: ALLEN KEN R
IPC: B60V1/22
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: A wing-in-ground effect vehicle has endplates (17) at the ends of wings (3). These extend below fuselage (2) and are designed for constant submergence during flight over water. The nose of each endplate (17) is designed to generate a supercavity extending the length of endplate (17) at cruising speed. To facilitate lengthening of the supercavity at lower speeds, protruding ridges may be provided downstream from each nose. At least the rear portions of endplates (17) are laterally displaceable (eg due to pivoting around a vertical axis) to avoid damage to endplates (17) by water pressure when the vehicle travels at a yaw angle. This "weathercocking" of endplates (17) aligns them with the water flow and allows them to be narrower.
Patent NZ-528206-A (NZ)
Title: Easy-to-install, mechanically-operated automatic/manual device for controlling an outlet for water or any fluid
Inventor: SOSA RAFAEL
IPC: F16K21/18
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic-hydrostatic valve for controlling outflow of fluid. It has a threadable intake nozzle for the inflow of fluid. The nozzle can be turned to direct the device as needed. Also, in the interior of the valve there are two magnets with inverse polarity, a spring, two rubber membranes with orifices, a rubber membrane without an orifice, two supports for the membranes, an air chamber, a manually-activated metal ring, a functioning mechanism with the following positions: ON-OFF, a double copper tube with the air chamber, and an activating mechanism with "manual" and "automatic" positions for operating the device.
Patent NZ-528603-A (NZ)
Title: Ring slicer with easily removable knife and knife assembly
Inventor: STAGER BRADLEY R
IPC: B27L11/02
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: An apparatus for cutting an article of wood comprising, a ring assembly having two end plate for rotation about an axis. A plurality of knife assemblies, each assembly comprising an elongate knife having a cutting edge extending along an elongate axis. A base and a clamp is included for clamping the knife to the base. Both assemblies are adapted to be fixed between the end plates by one or more bolts through each respective base. Locating dowel pins are used also between said end plate and respective bases.
Patent NZ-529336-A (NZ)
Title: A method of making bags having slide-actuated closure strips, a forming machine, and bags obtained thereby
Inventor: BOIS HENRI GEORGES
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for automatically producing bags equipped with matching closure profiles (30, 40) integral with separate support webs and associated with an actuating slider (50) which consists in: continuously unwinding a supply of at least a film (110) adapted to form the bag walls, continuously unwinding a supply of closure assembly comprising matching closure profiles integral with the lateral webs (26, 28) of separate supports extending beyond the closure profiles, the profiles being associated with a slider actuating the closure profiles distributed over the length of the unwound closure assembly, fixing the thus formed closure assembly, via external lateral support webs on the film forming the bag wall. The invention is characterised in that it consists in producing a loop in the unwinding film and in fixing the closure assembly in a concave part of the loop on the surface of the loop which corresponds to the outer surface of the bag.
Patent NZ-536028-A (NZ)
Title: Process comprising two steps where grain fat is hydrolysed to release linoleic acid therefrom and the released linoleic acid is isomerised into conjugated linoleic acid by means of microbes
Inventor: VAHVASELKA MARJATTA
IPC: C12P7/64
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: Described is a process for preparing conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), in particular, the cis-9,trans-11 isomer thereof from grain by means of beneficial bacteria. Also described are products prepared by the process.
Patent NZ-536318-A (NZ)
Title: Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
Inventor: DESNOYERS LUC
Filed: 2000-03-01
Abstract: An isolated nucleic acid that encodes a polypeptide designated PRO4334 having the amino acid sequence in Figure 4 (SEQ ID NO:9) is described. The polypeptide is capable of effecting glucose or FFA uptake by adipocytes. Preferably the nucleic acid has the sequence of Figure 3 (SEQ ID NO:8) or that deposited under ATCC accession number 203870. Also described are host cells, antibodies, vectors and methods of producing the polypeptide.
Patent NZ-539121-A (NZ)
Title: Novel heterocyclic analogs of diphenylethylene compounds
Inventor: NEOGI PARTHA
IPC: C07D277/24
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by formula 1 wherein Z is represented by formula 2 and the rest of the substituents are as defined in the specification. Also disclosed is the use of the above compound in the preparation of a medicament for treating a disease mediated by cytokines or cyclooxygenase.
Patent NZ-549007-A (NZ)
Title: Identification document and method for the production thereof
Inventor: FANNASCH LOTHAR
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: An identification document comprising two covering sheets, a plurality of inserted sheets for records and visas, and an identification sheet displaying the personal data of the holder of said document and provided with a transparent covering layer consisting of a plastic material. The covering sheets, the inserted sheets and the identification sheet are connected to a common lateral edge in a fixed manner. A transponder layer comprising a substrate layer consisting of a fabric material is integrated into the identification sheet. The transponder layer comprises an antenna coil which is obtained by applying a coil wire to the transponder layer.
Patent NZ-552679-A (NZ)
Title: Ocular implant made by a double extrusion process
Inventor: SHIAH JANE GUO
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: A method for making a bioerodible implant for treating an ocular condition is disclosed, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) milling a biodegradable polymer (b) blending the milled biodegradable polymer and particles of an active agent, to thereby obtain a blended mixture of the milled biodegradable polymer and the particles of the active agent, wherein at least about 75% of the particles of the active agent have a diameter of less than about 20 microns; (c) carrying out a first extrusion of the blended mixture, to thereby obtain a first extrusion product; (d) pelletizing the first extrusion product; and (e) carrying out a second extrusion of the pelletized first extrusion product, thereby obtaining a bioerodible implant for an ocular condition.
Patent NZ-560833-A (NZ)
Title: Fastener for bungy cord, typically as cleat, with two apertures in body and cord securing channel parallel to an aperture
Inventor: CLARIDGE DAVID ALISTAIR
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: A fastener has a body having two elongate holes each configured to receive a fastening line. A channel is positioned on the body exterior surface and adjacent to one of the holes and has a longitudinal axis extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adjacent hole.
Patent NZ-570270-A (NZ)
Title: West nile vaccine for equidae
Inventor: CHU HSIEN-JUE
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a vaccine composition which comprises: an immunogenically active component selected from the group consisting of a West Nile virus subunit, an antigen derived from said virus subunit, and a mixture thereof; an adjuvant comprising an immunostimulating oil; and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed is a method for the prevention or amelioration of West Nile encephalitis in equidae which comprises administering to said equidae the disclosed vaccine. (62) Divided Out of 553165
Patent NZ-573695-A (NZ)
Title: Fungicidal composition and method for controlling plant disease
Inventor: ISHIHARA YOSHIAKI
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fungicidal composition containing as active ingredients a) a benzoylpyridine derivative of formula (I'1) or it's salt, wherein the substituents are as defined within the specification, and b) at least one member selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated aliphatic amine, a silicone surface active agent, a citrate ester surface active agent, a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulphate ester, a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, an alkyl sulfosuccinate, and an alkyl polyglycoside as an activity-enhancing ingredient. Said compositions are useful for controlling plant diseases.
Patent NZ-577188-A (NZ)
Title: Pair of rotatable supports for allowing boat to move above ground surface, capable of being disengaged and of floating
Inventor: LAWN MARTIN WALTER
IPC: B63C1/10
Filed: 2010-05-25
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for supporting the hull of a vessel is disclosed. The apparatus includes two support members (11, 12) that are adapted to cooperate, each support member having an inclined surface (13) and an engagement means (16) for cooperation with a complementary engagement means on the other support member, such that when the two support members are engaged with each other, a support for the hull of a vessel is formed from surfaces of the support members that incline towards each other. The members are capable of floating on water.
Patent NZ-581636-A (NZ)
Title: Housings for three beam sodar systems
Inventor: LAWHITE NIELS
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A housing (100) for a phased array monostatic sodar system with a transducer array that emits and receives multiple substantially conical main beams of sound along different primary axes. The housing includes a plurality of upwardly-directed sidewalls (128, 129, 130) that together define a single interior volume. The housing enclosure is substantially open to the atmosphere at the top, to emit and receive the beams of sound. At the top of at least one sidewall is an upper lip (108). Where the enclosure further defines an opening, the opening shape closely conforms to the conical shape of at least a portion of one main beam at the location of the lip.
Patent NZ-592444-A (NZ)
Title: Vaccine compositions comprising a mutated factor h binding protein
Inventor: EXLEY RACHEL
IPC: A61K39/095
Filed: 2009-10-26
Abstract: Provided is an immunogenic composition comprising a factor H binding protein having at least 60% sequence identity with the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1, wherein the factor H binding protein has an alanine at an amino acid position corresponding to amino acid number 283 in SEQ ID NO:1 and wherein the factor H binding protein is unable to bind, or has reduced binding, to factor H. The composition can be used as a vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis or N. gonorrhoeae.
Patent NZ-592888-A (NZ)
Title: Columns and beams comprising a core of interlocking strips bonded to continuous skins.
Inventor: HAY KEITH ERIC
IPC: E04C3/12
Filed: 2012-07-05
Abstract: Structural columns and beams are disclosed for the construction of single and multi-storey timber framed buildings. The columns and beams comprise a pair of skins (1) and a core of a plurality of strips. Two sets of strips (2, 3) act in directions at a substantial angle to each other such as 90° to form an interlocking egg crate structure. The egg crate structure is formed of primary longitudinal core web members (2) and cross core web members (3). Each set of core web members (2, 3) has notches extending half the depth of the strips at their points of intersection (5). The tendency of the strips to buckle due to the notches is overcome by adhesive bonding the strips (2, 3) together at the points of intersection (5) and each strip's edges are adhesive bonded to each of the skins (1).
Patent NZ-595005-A (NZ)
Title: Treatment of insulin-resistant disorders
Inventor: KOLUMAM GANESH A
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2010-03-30
Abstract: NZ 595005 Disclosed is a use of an IL-17A and/or IL-17F antagonist in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of an insulin-resistant disorder, wherein the antagonist is an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof.
Patent NZ-597990-A (NZ)
Title: Electrical charging device
Inventor: DIEDRICHS VOLKER
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 2010-08-17
Abstract: 597990 A method of controlling a charging apparatus connected to an AC voltage network for charging and/or discharging of electric storage devices of electric vehicles and a charging apparatus (1) for charging electric storage devices (28) of electric vehicles are disclosed. The charging apparatus includes: a feed-in unit (2) for feeding electric energy into an electric AC voltage network (14) and at least one accumulator unit (4) and/or at least one charging connection. The feed-in unit (2) including an electric DC voltage intermediate circuit (6) for the intermediate storage of electric energy with an intermediate circuit voltage, and an inverter (8) which is provided for converting a direct current and/or a DC voltage of the DC voltage intermediate circuit (6) into an alternating current, for feeding it into the electric AC voltage network (14) and for converting an alternating current from the AC voltage network (14) into a direct current and/or into a DC voltage for feeding it into the DC voltage intermediate circuit (6)> The at least one accumulator unit (4) and/or at least one charging connection is for the connection of an accumulator unit (4) for at least partial charging of one of the electric storage devices (28) from the DC voltage intermediate circuit (6) and/or for at least partial discharging of one of the electric storage devices (28) into the DC voltage intermediate circuit (6). The feed-in unit is provided to feed reactive power into the electric ac voltage network and/or wherein a feed-in unit of a wind power installation is used as the feed-in unit. Also disclosed is a wind power installation for converting wind power into electric energy including the above described charging apparatus and/or components of the above described charging apparatus. An electric filling station includes the above described wind power installation and/or the above described charging apparatus and at least one electric storage device connected to the charging apparatus. A preferred electric storage device is provided to be exchanged in the charged condition for an entirely or partially discharged electric storage device of an electric vehicle.