baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent JP-2001509019-A (JP)
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-01-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Death Domain Containing Receptor-4 (DR4) proteins which are members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human DR4 proteins. DR4 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of DR4 activity.
Patent JP-H11505584-A (JP)
Title: 改良されたパージ・バルブを有するキャニスタ・パージ装置
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: (57)【要約】
アーマチュア（１８）に作用する線形の力対電流特性を有するソレノイド（Ｓ）を実施したパージ・バルブ。ヒステリシスの影響は一定の構造上の特徴および係合する制御回路による弁の運用方法により最小化する。
Patent JP-H11507200-A (JP)
Title: スナップ式回路遮断器の取付け装置
IPC: H02B1/056
Filed: 1997-03-21
Abstract: (57)【要約】
本発明は電気的パネルボード組立体に対する回路遮断器の取付け装置を提供する。回路遮断器ケーシングを形成するベースおよびカバーは底面から突出した一体形成された足を有する。足は底面と角度を付され、また底面と鋭角をなす側面上に切欠を有する。パネルボード組立体は開口を有して足を受入れるようになされた母線カバーを有する。このことが回路遮断器を一端部に固定し、また母線にねじ込まれるねじが回路遮断器を反対端部に固定する。母線カバーは足の切欠と係合するレールを有する。足の逆側では、ばねが足に係合され、足をレールへ押圧する。ばねは母線カバーと一体形成された部分であり、母線カバーの主部分に対して角度をなして片持ち支持される。レッジはばねの反対両側で母線カバーに一体形成される。レッジは、回路遮断器の装着に際して足が挿入されるとき、ばねに過大応力が生じるのを防止する。
Patent JP-2000510004-A (JP)
Title: 口内矯正器具調整装置
IPC: A61C7/10
Filed: 1997-04-14
Abstract: (57)【要約】
矯正ネジ調整機構（３０）を備えた口内矯正器具（１０）と器具の上歯列部（２６）と下歯列部（２８）とを調整可能に連結するための連結手段を製造するための方法。調整を行なうことによりこれら２つの部分の前後方向の位置関係が変化する。器具（１０）は１対の矯正ネジ調整機構（３０）を歯列弓の両側において備え、これにより２つの部分（２６，２８）が調整可能に連結される。矯正ネジ調整機構は、第１の部分Ａ（３２）と第２の部分Ｂ（３４）との間の間隔を調整するうえで用いられる矯正ネジ（３５）を備える。第１の部分Ａ（３２）及び第２の部分Ｂ（３４）は上歯列部（２６）と下歯列部（２８）とに対して取り付けられ、２つの部分の間においてわずかな大きさの動きが可能となっている。この構成により、患者が上顎に対して下顎をわずかな大きさだけ動かすことが可能である。
Patent JP-2001513675-A (JP)
Title: 血液のパラメタを測定するためのカセット
IPC: A61B5/1495
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: (57)【要約】
例えば、心肺バイパス回路内の血の一つ以上のパラメタを測定するために有益なカセット（１２）は、測定装置（１４）の係合する凹状のカップリング（２０２）と解放可能に接続するための凸状カップリング（４４）を有する。カセット（１２）のカップリング（４４）は、測定装置（１４）からカセット（１２）を取り外す指圧の影響下で互いに向かって移動せしめられることができる柔軟な足部（４６）を有する。選択的に、カセット（１２）は、一つ以上のセンサ（２８、３０、３２、３４）を担持する胴体部（１５ａ）を有し、望まれる時に胴体部（１５ａ）から取り外されることができるケース（１６ａ）をさらに有する。分路配置により、外科手術前又は中にカセット（１２）がバイパス回路へ接続されることを可能とする。
Patent JP-2000513667-A (JP)
IPC: B44C1/02
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: For the manufacture of a glass substrate bearing a multicolor decoration or image consisting of inks(s) for firing, a model of the multicolor decoration or image consisting of ink(s) of any type is manufactured on a support which is suitable for these inks. By means of a reproduction device composed of an image-capturing device, image-processing software and a printing means, the model is transferred onto the sheet of glass using one or more inks for firing. The layer of ink is then fired.
Patent MX-154014-A (MX)
Inventor: NOIREL IVES MAURICE
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1982-10-15
Abstract: According to this invention, a field of useful data is split into a number of basic entities, called "data groups". Each data group is, in turn, split into smaller basic entities or "data blocks". Each resulting data block is inserted in a data packet to be transmitted through a teletext or videotext network. Therefore, an input coupler has two functional parts: a data group generator and a data packet generator.
Patent NZ-203337-A (NZ)
Title: Immobilised inorganic counter diffusion barriers and their applications
Inventor: LEFEBVRE M S M
IPC: C13B20/16
Filed: 1983-02-21
Abstract: The modification of a diffusion barrier by the deposition of one or more inorganic species within the pores and onto the surfaces of said diffusion barrier to form an immobilized inorganic crystalline lattice barrier or molecular grid having substantially uniform permeability, to separate and select different ionic species, giving a high efficiency of separation with a low energy input. The immobilized inorganic diffusion barriers are used for selective separation of small molecules (e,g. molecular weight less than about 1,000 daltons) and provide means for the more effective separation of ionic species. A method is provided for the low cost removal of ions from molasses, to enhance fermentation efficiency and to improve its usefullness as a stock feed supplement, or to be followed by other treatments to reduce and/or remove higher molecular weignt substances, proteins and waxes, to produce sugar syrups and caramel substitutes.
Patent NZ-210126-A (NZ)
Title: Reaction product of silica gel and polyethylenimonopropyl trimethoxy silane and chromatographic column packing
Inventor: RAMSDEN H E
IPC: B01J20/32
Filed: 1984-11-06
Abstract: The reaction product of silica gel or controlled pore glass and polyethyleniminopropyl trimethoxy silane suitable for use as chromatographic column packing.
Patent NZ-219835-A (NZ)
Title: Production of virus-resistant plants containing genes expressing viral coat proteins
Inventor: LOESCH-FRIES L SUE
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 1987-04-01
Abstract: The present invention discloses the making of plant cells which contain coat protein of a target plant virus. Construction of coat protein genes and transformation of coat protein genes into plant cells is also taught. Such cells are relatively resistant to infection by the target virus when compared with cells not containing coat protein. Furthermore, methods and DNA molecules useful for producing plant cells containing coat protein are also disclosed.
Patent NZ-229558-A (NZ)
Title: (+)-1-((3,4,5-trimethoxy)-benzyloxymethyl)-1-phenyl-n, n-dimethyl-n-propylamine and pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: AUBARD GILBERT GUSTAVE
IPC: C07C217/48
Filed: 1989-06-14
Abstract: (+)-1-[(3,4,5-Trimethoxy)benzyloxymethyl]-1-phenyl- N,N-dimethyl-n-propylamine of formula <IMAGE> is a medicament which is useful in gastroenterology.h
Patent NZ-232437-A (NZ)
Title: 3-pyroglutamyl-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid derivatives; preparatory processes and pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: POLI STEFANO
IPC: C07K5/078
Filed: 1990-02-08
Abstract: Ester or amide derivatives of 3-pyroglutamyl-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid exhibit interesting immunostimulating, antitoxic, antiinflammatory, antioxidental, antiageing properties.
Patent NZ-243079-A (NZ)
Title: Arylcarbamoyl amidino derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: MORRISSEY MICHAEL M
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of the formula <CHEM>  and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which: R1 is amino which is mono- or disubstituted by a substituent selected from an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, an araliphatic hydrocarbon radical, an aromatic radical, and a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical or is amino which is disubstituted by a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, or is hydroxy which is etherified by an aliphatic alcohol, araliphatic alcohol, or aromatic alcohol or which is esterified by an aliphatic or araliphatic carboxylic acid; R3 is hydrogen or an acyl radical which is derived from an organic carbonic acid, un organic carboxylic acid, a sulfonic acid, or a carbamic acid; X1 and X3, independently of one another, are oxygen (-O-) or sulphur (-S-); and X2 is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical which may be interrupted by an aromatic radical; wherein the phenyl rings of formula I may be, independently of one another, further substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen, trifluoromethyl, un aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, hydroxy, and hydroxy which is etherified by an aliphatic alcohol or which is esterified by an aliphatic or araliphatic carboxylic acid; wherein aryl in the above definitions may be, independently of one another, further substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen, trifluoromethyl, un aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, hydroxy, and hydroxy which is etherified by an aliphatic alcohol or which is esterified by an aliphatic or araliphatic carboxylic acid; wherein a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical may be substituted by an aliphatic radical. The compounds are useful as selective LTB-4 receptor antagonists in the treatment of conditions or syndromes in mammals which are responsive to LTB-4 receptor antagonism.
Patent NZ-244380-A (NZ)
Title: Device for clamping and guiding latch-type needles on crotchet galloon
Inventor: BERGER JOHANN
IPC: D04B27/06
Filed: 1992-09-17
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP92/01865 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 23, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 23, 1994 PCT Filed Aug. 14, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/06288 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 1, 1993.A device for clamping and guiding crocheting needles for a crocheting machine. On the one hand a clamping device for the crocheting needles and on the other hand a knock-over comb are to be created, which permit a very fine spacing. To this end, in the bottom part (27) and in the clamping cover (29) of a clamping device (12), opposite, straight needle beds (73, 74) are arranged closely together. The needle beds (73, 74) have wall surfaces that are inclined in a V-shape. A knock-over comb (20, 80) fixed to the machine has upwardly projecting teeth (86) for the crocheting needles. The spacing of the needle beds and guide elements is at least 12, in particular 14 per centimeter of machine width. The holding bar (23) fixed to the machine and the bottom part (27) of the clamping device (12) have recesses, in particular chambers (77, 76) that face one another, which permit the clamping device to move too close to the teeth (86).
Patent NZ-245753-A (NZ)
Title: Pulsed jet reagent metering apparatus
Inventor: SCHLUMBERGER HELMUT
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 1993-01-26
Abstract: Apparatus for the metered supply of an analysis liquid (7) onto a target (5), which involves ejecting the liquid in small quantums, in a pulsating manner, from a nozzle (2) through a nozzle outlet orifice (3) onto the target. So as to permit precise metering of analysis liquid quantums which are distinctly larger than in the case of the "drop on demand" methods used hitherto for analysis liquids, but, on the other hand, are smaller than the minimal metered amounts achievable hitherto using diluters and dispensers, an apparatus is proposed which has a pressure chamber (1) in which the analysis liquid is pressurised, and in which apparatus a valve device (11) having a valve orifice (23) and a closure element (13) moved by an actuator (12) is provided, the valve device (11) being designed in such a way that ejection of the liquid is assisted by the movement of the closure element (13) when closing the valve orifice (23). <IMAGE>
Patent NZ-250587-A (NZ)
Title: Preparation of 1-(biphenylmethyl)imidazole derivatives by reacting an imidazole with a 4-(boron substituted) halomethyl benzene and subsequently reacting the product with a halo-, alkoxy-, triflate-, or fluorosulphonyloxy- substituted benzene
Inventor: BHATNAGAR NEERJA
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of a compound of the formula    <IMAGE>  I
Patent NZ-259137-A (NZ)
Title: Deinking printed paper; method using an agglomeration process in which printed paper is repulped in an alkali aqueous medium containing non-ionic surfactant and/or alkanol; apparatus, deinking composition
Inventor: SRIVATSA NARENDRA R
IPC: C09K23/42
Filed: 1993-11-29
Abstract: Deinking of impact and nonimpact printed paper is accomplished by repulping the printed paper in an alkali aqueous medium containing a deinking composition comprising one or more nonionic surfactants and/or alkanols. The presence of the deinking composition causes ink particles to agglomerate, which are removed from the aqueous medium by size and density separation. The invention provides an agglomeration method with high ink removal from all types of impact and nonimpact printed paper.
Patent NZ-284885-A (NZ)
Title: Regulatory element conferring tapetum specifity
Inventor: HUFFMAN GARY A
IPC: C07K14/415
Filed: 1995-04-20
Abstract: A novel DNA regulatory element that confers anther tapetum-specific gene expression has been discovered, isolated, and characterized. The tapetum-specific regulatory element can be used to control the expression of a foreign gene that disrupts the function of tapetal cells. Thus, the control of maize pollen production can be achieved by using the tapetum-specific regulatory element to produce male-sterile plants. Various methods can be used to restore male fertility in the F1 generation of such male-sterile plants.
Patent NZ-289164-A (NZ)
Title: Water-dispersible gel formulation; comprises an agrochemical, inorganic particulate filler, an activator to produce a gel and optionally a diluent
Inventor: LANDHAM ROWENA ROSHANTHI
IPC: A61K9/06
Filed: 1995-07-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a gel formulation comprising the components: a. an agrochemical (such as a herbicide, insecticide, fungicide, adjuvant, synergist or penetrant); b. an inorganic particulate filler (such a flame hydrolysed silica) having a surface area in the range 10 to 400 m2/g, the surface of said filler having hydrophilic characteristics; c. an activator having a polar group capable of interacting with component b to produce a gel; and optionally, d. a diluent.
Patent NZ-295027-A (NZ)
Title: Monitoring of production line
Inventor: RUDT ROBERT J
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 1995-10-13
Abstract: This invention relates to a system for monitoring a process which includes a plurality of monitoring means such as video camera which collects data relative to the process. The collected data is converted into a digital format and the digitized data stored in digital data storage device such that as new data is stored earlier stored data is removed to maintain about the same volume of stored data. The system also includes a control such as a computer which communicates with the digital data storage device. In the event of a deviation from a process parameter, the control is adapted to extract and display the digitized data corresponding to the deviation.
Patent NZ-305799-A (NZ)
Title: Cyclic amidino agents useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors
Inventor: HANSEN DONALD W
IPC: C07D333/20
Filed: 1996-04-19
Abstract: The current invention discloses useful pyrrolodino imidine derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
Patent NZ-320837-A (NZ)
Title: Peptides derived from tumor rejection antigen precursors and presented by hla-b44 useful in diagnostic and therapeutic methodologies
Inventor: HERMAN JEAN
IPC: C12N5/09
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: Tumor rejection antigens presented by HLA-B44 molecules are described. These peptides are useful in diagnostic and therapeutic methodologies. The tumor rejection antigens are not derived from tyrosinase, which has previously been identified as a tumor rejection antigen precursor processed to an antigen presented by HLA-B44.
Patent NZ-329408-A (NZ)
Title: Casting metal strip, molten metal introduced between a pair of chilled casting rolls via a nozzle comprising an upwardly opening elongate trough
Inventor: FOLDER WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: Twin roll casting method and apparatus in which molten metal is introduced between a pair of chilled rolls (16) via an elongate delivery nozzle (19) to form a casting pool (68) above the nip (69) between the rolls (16). Rolls (16) are rotated to cast a solidified strip (20) delivered downwardly from the nip (69). Delivery nozzle (19) comprises upwardly opening trough having side walls (62), a floor (63) and bottom outlet openings (64). A pair of upright flow barrier walls (84) stand up from floor (63) to define an internal trough channel (85) to receive the incoming flow of molten metal (65). Barrier walls (84) prevent direct flow of the incoming metal to the outlet openings (64). <IMAGE>
Patent NZ-332100-A (NZ)
Title: A method of preparing a vinyl acetate catalyst employing an alkali metal borate
Inventor: NICOLAU IOAN
IPC: C07C67/055
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: A method for preparing an unsaturated ester synthesis catalyst is disclosed wherein a catalytic carrier is impregnated with a water-soluble palladium salt and a water-soluble gold compound followed by precipitating the water-soluble palladium salt and the water-soluble gold compound to water-insoluble palladium and gold compounds with a fixing composition containing an alkali metal borate. The fixed palladium and gold compounds are reduced to palladium and gold metal with ethylene or hydrazine followed by impregnating the carrier with an alkali metal acetate such as potassium acetate. The unsaturated ester synthesis catalyst can be employed to synthesize vinyl acetate with reduced heavy ends.
Patent NZ-335853-A (NZ)
Title: Method of using COX-2 inhibitors as anti-angiogenic agents
Inventor: MASFERRER JAIME L
IPC: A61P35/04
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: Use of a therapeutically effective amount of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor of Formula I wherein A is a substituent selected from oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thienyl, dihydrofuryl, furyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, imidazolyl, isothiazolyl, cyclopentenyl, phenyl and pyridyl; wherein R1 is at least one substituent selected from heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl and aryl, wherein R1 is optionally substituted at a substitutable position with one or more radicals selected from alkyl, haloalkyl, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxyl, hydroxyalkyl, haloalkoxy, amino, alkylamino, arylamino, nitro, alkoxyalkyl, alkylsulfinyl, halo, alkoxy and alkylthio; wherein R2 is methyl or amino; and wherein R3 is a radical selected from hydrido, halo, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, oxo, cyano, carboxyl, cyanoalkyl, heterocyclyloxy, alkyloxy, alkylthio, alkylcarbonyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, haloalkyl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, acyl, alkylthioalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, aralkylcarbonyl, aralkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, arylthioalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aralkylthioalkyl, aralkoxyalkyl, alkoxyaralkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, aminocarbonyl, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, N-arylaminocarbonyl, N-alkyl-N-arylaminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonylalkyl, carboxyalkyl, alkylamino, N-arylamino, N-aralkylamino, N-alkyl-N-aralkylamino, N-alkyl-N-arylamino, aminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, N-arylaminoalkyl, N-aralkylaminoalkyl, N-alkyl-N-aralkylaminoalkyl, N-alkyl-N-arylaminoalkyl, aryloxy, aralkoxy, arylthio, aralkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylaminosulfonyl, N-arylaminosulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, N-alkyl-N-arylaminosulfonyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, for preparing a medicament for treating or preventing an angiogenesis-related disorder selected from metastasis, ocular neovascularization, retinal neovascularization, infantile hemangiomas and disorders of the female reproductive system, in a subject in need of such treatment or prevention.
Patent NZ-336659-A (NZ)
Title: Pharmaceutically active pyrimido[4,5-b]indoles
Inventor: BUNDY GORDON L
IPC: C07D487/00
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: Pyrimido[4,5-b]indoles of formula (IV) wherein R1-1 and R1-2 are taken together with the attached nitrogen atom to form a heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1piperidinyl and 4-morpholinyl; where R2-1 and R2-2 are taken together with the attached nitrogen atom to form a heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1piperidinyl and 4-morpholinyl with the proviso that the heterocyclic ring of R1-1 /R1-2 is the same as that of R2-1/R2-2; n1 is 1 thru 3; R3-1 is H or C1-C3 alkyl, R3-2 is H, CH2[2-pyridinyl], CH2[3-pyridinyl], CH2[4-pyridinyl], CH2[CH(OH)]4CH2OH, CH2-COOH, OH, CH2CH2CH2CH2OH, CH2-CH2-CH2-CO-OH and R3-1 and R3-2 are taken together with the attached nitrogen atom to form a heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 4-morpholinyl, 2-hydroxy- 1-pyrrolidinyl, 3-hydroxy- 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-prolinyl and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The above mentioned compounds are useful in treating a range of respiratory disorders.
Patent NZ-500947-A (NZ)
Title: Modular furniture made from a box frame system
Inventor: BILLINGHAM PAUL RICHMOND
IPC: A47B87/00
Filed: 1998-05-12
Abstract: A modular furniture system comprises rectangular support frames 40 having top and bottom faces 48, 50 (not labeled) adapted to engage the box structures.  Top face 48 has peripheral projections 52 extending upwardly for surrounding the base of box structure 54 mounted on the top face.  Bottom face 50 has peripheral projection 52 extending downwardly for surrounding the top of a box structure.  The construction may comprise a plurality of such box structures in a stacked formation, with a supporting frame member between each layer if required to support separate wall members.  Alternatively the boxes themselves may be preformed, so that a number can be stacked together with supporting frames at the top and bottom only.  The frames also incorporate means 82 for making side-to-side connections to facilitate the construction of assemblies to a required width or depth, and sockets for feet or legs to support the complete structure.
Patent NZ-506915-A (NZ)
Title: Elastic coating system comprising uv-curable urethane (meth)acrylates containing free isocyanate groups and (meth)acryloyl groups
Inventor: WEIKARD JAN
IPC: C08G18/72
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: A coating system comprising a urethane (meth)acrylate, which contains (meth)acryloyl groups and free isocyanate groups, optionally a further polyisocyanate, a UV initiator which initiates free radical polymerization, and one or more compounds which are reactive with isocyanates.  The urethane (meth)acrylate contains a diol which possesses ester groups and has an average molecular weight of 176-2000 in an amount of 1-65wt% based on the amount of other constituents of the urethane (meth)acrylate.
Patent NZ-509392-A (NZ)
Title: Method for manufacturing confectionery bars by supplying strip layers from cooling roller onto bars
Inventor: LEFEBVRE RENE
IPC: A23G9/04
Filed: 2001-01-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing individual confectionery bars comprising a core on three dimensions and at least one layer of confectionery material based on boiled sugar at least the dimensioning of at least one continuous band 7 of confectionery material on a cooling roller 4; the detachment of the band and the deposition of the band 7 on a base 3 by bringing it into contact o a plane P adjacent to the most elevated surface/line of contact of the confectionery base to be coated; the band being brought at the time f the deposition into a viscoplastic state such that the ban 7 is capable of becoming deformed under its own weight so as to at least partially over the sides of base 3 under the surface/line of contact.
Patent NZ-511508-A (NZ)
Title: Girth monitor
Inventor: BARKER WENDY CHARMAINE
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: A girth monitor comprises of a decorative yet sturdy light chain (200) of occasionally adjustable length, worn continuously about a person's waist, where it serves to indicate changes in girth circumference through perceived changes in pressure or looseness.  Usually the initial length is set to be a loose yet perceptible fit and the monitor will tighten noticeable as soon as the wearer puts on weight, so that it can quietly warn the wearer of for example over-indulgence in food during a meal.  A preferred material is a chain (200) made of soldered silver wire links (202 and 203).  Visual attractiveness is considered important so that the girth monitor remains in use for an extended period. The chain (200) is held in place by a catch (201) engaging with a selected link (204).  On an occasion when the position of the catch (201) may be advanced, the wearer can celebrate a loss in weight.  Thus operant conditioning of the wearer is in continuous effect and is supplemented whenever a milestone is reached.
Patent NZ-512641-A (NZ)
Title: Process and composition for treating hydrocarbon contaminated solid material
Inventor: SICOTTE PAUL
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 1999-12-31
Abstract: A composition used to treat solid material contaminated with hydrocarbons. The composition comprises a protein component and a bulking component. The protein component comprises a protein meal which has an indigenous microbial culture capable of metabolizing the hydrocarbon contaminant. A method for treating solid material contaminated with hydrocarbons using the above composition is also disclosed.