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Patent AU-2001257097-B2 (AU)
Title: Electrolytic cell and method for electrolysis
Inventor: PONZANO GIAN PIERO
IPC: C25B9/23
Filed: 2001-04-19
Granted: 2005-10-27
Abstract: An electrolytic cell is provided for producing a sodium hypochlorite solution with active chlorine from brine. A plurality of the cells are typically employed with provision for cooling the electrolyte. The cell comprises a cylindrical metallic cathode with a smaller cylindrical metallic anode disposed within the cathode to define an annular passage through which the electrolyte passes. In preferred embodiments, the annular passage can contain particulate material such as carbon to enhance surface contact, and an anionic membrane can be provided between the anode and cathode to divide the annular passage into two chambers.
Patent AU-2002225094-B2 (AU)
Title: Oxide ion conductive ceramic membrane stacked microstructures; use for separating oxygen from air
Inventor: BACH GISELE
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2001-12-18
Granted: 2007-03-29
Abstract: The invention concerns an oxide ion conductive ceramic membrane, characterized in that it comprises a non-null finite volume with non-null total thickness E, comprising a dense layer (CD) of a solid electrolyte, a so-called bonding layer (CA), of two porous electrodes (EP) and (EP'), two porous current collectors (CC) and (CC'), and at least at least a coating porous layer (ER), characterized in that the thickness E of the volume of said membrane, is equal to the sum of the thickness of each of said elements. The membrane is used for separating oxygen from air or from a gas mixture containing same.
Patent AU-2002343154-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for enhancing the efficiency of an enzymatic purification process
Inventor: SUDOR JAN
IPC: C12N9/16
Filed: 2002-10-14
Granted: 2007-08-23
Abstract: This invention relates to methods for enhancing the efficiency of biological processes that involve successive enzymatic reactions. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for enhancing the efficiency of an enzymatic purification process by increasing the temperature between successive enzymatic purification steps.
Patent AU-2002348660-B2 (AU)
Title: Polymeric micelle composition with improved stability
Inventor: KIM BONG-OH
IPC: C08L53/00
Filed: 2002-10-17
Granted: 2006-01-12
Abstract: Polymeric compositions capable of forming stable micelles in an aqueous solution, comprising an amphiphilic block copolymer of a hydrophilic block and a hydrophobic block, and a polylactic acid derivative wherein one end of the polylactic acid is covalently bound to at least one carboxyl group. The carboxyl group of the polylactic acid derivative may be fixed with a di- or tri-valent metal ion, obtained by adding the di- or tri-valent metal ion to the polymeric composition.
Patent AU-2002355356-B2 (AU)
Title: Tibial resection guide
Inventor: KEENE GREG
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2002-08-07
Granted: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A tibial resection guide for use in preparing a knee joint for implantation of a prosthesis, includes an alignment rod which can be positioned against the tibia, which can be fastened to the tibia towards its distal end, and which has a proximal slot formed in it extending substantially parallel to the axis of the alignment rod. A cutting block is provided at the proximal end of the alignment rod having a saw guide slot in it to guide a saw during resection of the patient's tibia. A guide pin can be fastened into the tibia, with the slot in the alignment rod being a sliding fit over the guide pin. The cutting block, or the alignment rod towards its proximal end, has fixation holes for receiving fixation pins, to fix the cutting block and the alignment rod against further movement relative to the guide pin.
Patent AU-2002361151-B2 (AU)
Title: Device for effectively removing suspended particles from an airflow
Inventor: WEIBEL MATTHIAS
IPC: F24F7/06
Filed: 2002-12-18
Granted: 2007-12-13
Abstract: A device for removing suspended particles from an airflow has an intake opening, an air conveying the duct, and a fan. The air conveying duct deflects the airflow with regard to its flow direction at least sectionally. In order to filter the suspended particles almost completely from the air, the airflow is guided in the air conveying duct by positive guiding elements along a general conveying direction such that the airflow is subjected to at least a twofold sequentially arranged curve-shaped deflection in different directions. The height of at least one positive guiding element projecting into the air conveying duct is smaller than the free height of the flow cross-section of the air conveying duct in the area of the positive guiding element.
Patent AU-2003204539-B2 (AU)
Title: Linked, manufacturable, non-plugging microcircuits
Inventor: DRAPER SAMUEL DAVID
IPC: F01D9/02
Filed: 2003-06-05
Granted: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A linked microcircuit (7) for providing coolant gas flow through an aircraft part, comprises at least one inlet through which a coolant gas may enter, a circuit channel (29) extending from the at least one inlet through which the coolant gas may flow. The circuit channel (29) is formed from the superimposition of a plurality of alternating serpentine circuits. At least one outlet (30) is appended to the circuit channel 29 through which the coolant gas may exit the circuit channel. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-2003209447-B2 (AU)
Title: RS7 antibodies
Inventor: HANSEN HANS J
IPC: A61K51/10
Filed: 2003-03-03
Granted: 2008-09-18
Abstract: This invention relates to an immunoconjugate comprising (i) a humanized antibody comprising the heavy chain CDR (complementarity determining region) sequences CDR1 (NYGMN); CDR2 (WINTYTGEPTYTDDFKG) and CDR3 (GGFGSSYWYFDV), and the light chain CDR sequences CDR1 (KASQDVSIAVA); CDR2 (SASYRYT); and CDR3 (QQHYITPLT) and human antibody framework region (FR) sequences, wherein the FR sequences comprise substituted murine amino acid residues found at a corresponding location in amino acid residues 38, 46, 68 and 91 of the murine heavy chain variable region of Fig. 3B and amino acid residue 20, 60, 85 and 100 of the murine light chain variable region of Fig 3A, wherein the humanized antibody is conjugated to (ii) a drug.
Patent AU-2003235742-B2 (AU)
Title: Use of Amylin agonists to modulate triglycerides
Inventor: MAGGS DAVID G
IPC: A61P3/06
Filed: 2003-01-08
Granted: 2008-08-07
Abstract: Methods of improving lipid profile, including methods for lowering fasting triglyceride levels and post-prandial triglyceride excursions are disclosed comprising administering an effective amount of an amylin or amylin agonist.
Patent AU-2003239177-B2 (AU)
Title: Carbon fiber reinforced plastic bipolar plates with continuous electrical pathways
Inventor: LECOSTAOUEC JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: H01M50/534
Filed: 2003-04-25
Granted: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A bipolar plate for use in a fuel cell or battery which is in the form of a composite structure having a plastic matrix containing carbon fibers which are electrically conductive and are orientated in a manner to optimize electrical conductivity.
Patent AU-2003254717-B2 (AU)
Title: Telecommunications services apparatus
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2003-10-03
Granted: 2008-12-18
Abstract: The attribute of the received message is compared with the message attribute stored in the storage to select opt message application. The selected message is executed to route, process and transform the respective message. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) telecommunication service method; (2) telecommunication service program; and (3) computer readable medium storing telecommunication service program.
Patent AU-2003288151-B2 (AU)
Title: Avoiding data loss when refreshing a data warehouse
Inventor: HENRICH DIRK
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-11-24
Granted: 2007-11-08
Abstract: The Invention relates to a method for replicating and processing data objects by means of one or more processes running in a computer system having one or more electronic data elements, which are settable to a first, second and third state, comprising: a) replicating the data objects, the assigned electronic data elements of which are set to the third state, to a target system. By using this method and the inventive electronic data elements, it is assured that no further data objects can be assigned to that particular electronic data element in the third state after a replication process using this electronic data element has been started or finished. Thus, no data object can be omitted by the replication process.
Patent AU-2004224099-B2 (AU)
Title: Induction sealing device and corresponding method for producing packages of pourable food product
Inventor: JAVED SAQUIB
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2004-03-26
Granted: 2008-09-11
Abstract: An induction sealing device which may be used for producing packages of pourable food products by transversely sealing a tube of sheet packaging material having at least one layer of induction heatable material covered with plastic material. The sealing device has: a generator for generating an alternating power signal; an inductor receiving the alternating power signal to induce a parasitic electric current in the layer and locally melt the plastic material to form a transverse seal; and a matching circuit for achieving optimum power transfer between the generator and the inductor. The matching circuit includes an inductive-capacitive circuit, in which the capacitance of a variable capacitance capacitive element is adjustable so that the current-voltage phase angle is close to zero.
Patent AU-2004267934-B2 (AU)
Title: Device for cutting and stripping meat
Inventor: FREUND REINHARD
IPC: A22C17/02
Filed: 2004-08-14
Granted: 2009-09-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cutting and stripping meat ( 1 ), said device being used to divide up an animal product ( 28 ) to be cut. Said device comprises a cutting bench ( 2 ) that is mounted on a trestle ( 3 ) and a circular blade ( 6 ) that is mounted on said bench. A motor ( 10 ), which is equipped with a gear ( 11 ) that is attached to a flange, is connected to a rotating shaft ( 12 ) to produce the drive and is positioned above the rotating shaft ( 12 ) on one side on a pivoting arm ( 8 ), which is fixed to the trestle in a discharge zone ( 2 A) behind the circular blade ( 6 ). Said pivoting arm is narrow ( 8 ), extends in approximate alignment with the circular blade ( 6 ) and is mounted on the trestle ( 3 ) by means of a pivoting articulation ( 19 ) that is fixed to the cutting bench ( 2 ). The pivoting actuator ( 29 ) of the pivoting arm ( 8 ) is a spindle drive ( 29 ), which is connected in an articulated manner to the pivoting arm ( 8 ). A gap wedge is provided in the region between the pivoting arm ( 8 ) and the circular blade ( 6 ), said wedge being adjusted to produce a narrow gap, thus almost completely filling said region.
Patent AU-2004268510-B2 (AU)
Title: Functional influenza virus-like particles (VLPs)
Inventor: PUSHKO PETER M
IPC: C12N7/01
Filed: 2004-07-09
Granted: 2011-06-09
Abstract: Recombinant influenza virus proteins, including influenza capsomers, subviral particles, virus-like particles (VLP), VLP complexes, and/or any portions of thereof, are provided as a vaccine for influenza viruses. The invention is based on the combination of two vaccine technologies: (1) intrinsically safe recombinant vaccine technology, and (2) highly immunogenic, self-assembled protein macromolecules embedded in plasma membranes and comprised of multiple copies of influenza virus structural proteins exhibiting neutralizing epitopes in native conformations. More specifically, this invention relates to the design and production of functional homotypic and heterotypic recombinant influenza virus-like particles (VLPs) comprised of recombinant structural proteins of human influenza virus type A/Sydney/5/94 (H3N2) and/or avian influenza virus type A/Hong Kong/1073/99 (H9N2) in baculovirus-infected insect cells and their application as a vaccine in the prevention of influenza infections and as a laboratory reagent for virus structural studies and clinical diagnostics.
Patent AU-2004282192-B2 (AU)
Title: Crystalline form of gamma-aminobutyric acid analog
Inventor: RAILLARD STEPHEN P
IPC: C07D/
Filed: 2004-10-14
Granted: 2011-01-20
Abstract: A crystalline form of a γ-aminobutyric acid analog, and methods of preparing same, are provided.
Patent AU-2005240397-B2 (AU)
Title: A valve for a microfluidic device
Inventor: ZHOU XIAO
IPC: F16K99/00
Filed: 2005-05-09
Granted: 2009-02-19
Abstract: A valve for controlling fluid flow in a microfluidic device is provided. The valve comprises a chamber ( 26 ) formed on a substrate ( 24 ), a heating coil ( 42 ), and a valve material ( 30 ) contained in the chamber ( 26 ). When the valve is to be closed, the heating coil is activated causing the valve material to expand out of the chamber, through a neck portion ( 28 ), and into the main channel ( 22 ), blocking it. Preferably, the valve material is paraffin wax, and is caused to melt by the heating coil ( 42 ). On melting the melted paraffin wax flows into the main channel whereupon it cools and solidifies. A restriction ( 34 ), with collar ( 36 ) provides a cool surface on which the solidifying wax accumulates.
Patent AU-2006215573-B2 (AU)
Title: Threaded joint for pipes provided with seal
Inventor: MOROTTI MATTEO
IPC: F16L15/04
Filed: 2006-02-16
Granted: 2010-08-26
Abstract: A threaded joint for pipes comprising at least one seal of the metal-metal interference type arranged externally to the female thread. The joint has an extension of the box beyond the seal which produces an elastic tightening band effect on the seal so that excessive interference on the seal is not necessary, thus favoring correct making up.
Patent AU-2006262164-B2 (AU)
Title: Navigational aid for diver
Inventor: BASILICO ALBERT R
IPC: G01S3/80
Filed: 2006-06-22
Granted: 2011-06-23
Abstract: A diver unit computes the direction and distance to a specified target. When the target is obstructed, the diver unit receives navigation assistance data from another diver unit. The navigation assitance data includes direction information that is referenced to a common reference line extending between the two diver units.
Patent AU-2006291948-B2 (AU)
Title: Closure apparatus for closed containers composed of a plastic film
Inventor: BERMAN RON
IPC: B65D5/74
Filed: 2006-09-13
Granted: 2012-06-14
Abstract: In order to open aseptically closed containers composed of a plastic film using a closure apparatus (1), a piercing puncher (3) which is specially designed for plastic films is required. The cylindrical piercing puncher (3) has three teeth (34 - 36) in the form of cutting elements distributed over its circumference at the lower edge, said teeth being distributed over the circumference such that the distance between the first tooth and the second tooth is X and the distance between the second tooth and the third tooth is Y, while the distance between the third tooth and the first tooth is Z. In this case, two teeth must be provided with a leading shoulder (350 - 351) in the direction of rotation of the teeth when the container is opened and the third tooth must be provided with a trailing shoulder (352). This allows the film of the container to be opened in spite of high flexibility and robustness.
Patent AU-2006298488-B2 (AU)
Title: Device for the packaging and dispensing of solid shaped bodies, especially oral tablets or/and capsules
Inventor: ERDELYI ZOLTAN
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2006-09-26
Granted: 2012-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the packaging and dispensing of solid shaped bodies, especially oral tablets or/and capsules, which device has a container sealed with a cap suitable for storing shaped bodies, a dispensing opening, and tools forwarding the shaped bodies from the inside of the container to the dispensing opening. The container (5) is constructed in a house (1) in a way that it can be moved like a piston against elastic returning force. The dispensing opening (35) is situated in the bottom (2a) of the house (1) ; when the device is in a position when it is not used for dispensing, the end-part of the container (5) , with an opening (20) for releasing one shaped body at a time situated opposite the end of the container (5) sealed with a cap, fits into the dispensing opening (35) by sealing it, and it is constructed in a way that in the course of the dispensing operations it makes it possible to dispense favourably one shaped body at a time outside of the house (1) .
Patent AU-2006311169-B2 (AU)
Title: Dissolution composition for examining drug solubility
Inventor: LEIGH MATHEW LOUIS STEVEN
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2006-11-10
Granted: 2013-05-09
Abstract: There are described solid compositions or examining drug solubility comprising bile salts and phospholipids, optionally containing buffer components suitable for preparation of intestinal media that simulate the composition of the intestinal fluids in fasted and fed states.
Patent AU-2006327948-B2 (AU)
Title: Water tap or faucet
Inventor: GRAHAME JARVIS MICHAEL WELLESLEY
IPC: F16K31/60
Filed: 2006-12-22
Granted: 2011-07-21
Abstract: A lever action tap (US: faucet) has a rotary control for manually regulating the flow of water through the tap to a spout, and is adapted for hospital environments, including pre-surgical scrubbing up. The control comprises a long lever arm (3) and a short lever arm (4), either lever arm being operable to operate the control, the lever arms being mounted with a predetermined angular separation about the axis. The angle of rotation between the open and closed states is substantially equal to 90°. The arrangement is such that the long lever is arranged to rotate upwards and away from the user in moving from the open state to the closed state. The short lever arm is arranged to rotate downwards and away from the user, in moving from the closed state to the open state.
Patent AU-2006347940-B2 (AU)
Title: Systems and methods for describing a deployment unit
Inventor: NERHEIM MAGNE H
IPC: F41F5/00
Filed: 2006-09-11
Granted: 2010-05-27
Abstract: An deployment unit (204) for a provided electronic weapon (200) includes a mechanism or circuit that describes the deployment unit to the electronic weapon (200) and a mechanism or circuit that propels a first electrode of the deployment unit (204) in response to the electronic weapon (200). The first electrode conducts a current through a human or animal target to impede locomotion by the target.
Patent AU-2007201846-B2 (AU)
Title: Rotary lift table
Inventor: WERNER HEUBERGER
IPC: B65H1/04
Filed: 2007-04-26
Granted: 2011-10-06
Abstract: Abstract The rotary lift table (14) as claimed in the invention is equipped with a rotary lift table board (16) for bearing flat objects, said rotary lift table board (16) having a bearing surface (36) which is pulvinated towards the top with a transverse ridge region (42) whose longitudinal extension runs at least approximately at a right angle to a discharge direction (A, A' ). The flat objects lying on top of one another in a stack arrangement are adapted to the arched bearing surface (36) and give the stack improved stability thanks to its profiling. (Fig. 2) Fig.1 28 2 38 24 10 22 3380 0 18 46' A-\ rA 38\ 38' 46' 52 46' 28 23 38 20142 Fig. 38 32 4 38322t 3 32 46' 46'. 36 52 4823 4'8 38' 4662 1
Patent AU-2007203083-B2 (AU)
Title: Two-mode trocar assembly
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT C
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2007-07-02
Granted: 2012-07-05
Abstract: TWO-MODE TROCAR ASSEMBLY Abstract An obturator assembly (100) for penetrating tissue and being at least partially positionable within a cannula assembly (1000) includes an obturator housing (102), an 5 obturator shaft (104) connected to the obturator housing (102) and defining a longitudinal axis, a penetrating member adjacent the distal end of the obturator shaft (104) and an obturator shield (106) mounted about the obturator shaft (104) and having a distal shield nosy (206). The obturator shield (106) is adapted for longitudinal movement between an extended position where the penetration member is substantially enclosed within the o shield nose (206) and a retracted position where the penetrating member is at least partially exposed from the shield nose (206). A manually manipulative member is mounted to the obturator housing (102) and is adapted for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis and relative to the obturator housing (102) between an initial position corresponding to a first mode of operation where the obturator shield (106) is secured in 5 the extended position and the shield nose (206) is used to penetrate tissue, and a release position corresponding to a second mode of operation operatively releasing the obturator shield (106) to permit the obturator shield (106) to move to the retracted position thereof to expose the penetrating member for penetrating the tissue. The obturator assembly (100) may further include a latch member (180) disposed within the obturator housing 20 (102). The preferred latch member (180) is in operative engagement with the obturator shield (106) secure the obturator shield (106) in the extended position thereof. The latch member (180) is actuable to release the obturator shield (106) when the obturator housing (102) is mated with the cannula assembly (1000) to thereby permit movement of the obturator shield (106) toward the retracted position provided the manually manipulative 25 member is in the release position. The obturator assembly (100) further includes a release member which is mounted to the obturator housing (102) and operatively coupled with the latch member (180). The release member is positioned to engage the cannula assembly upon mating of the obturator housing and the cannula assembly to thereby displace the release member and cause actuation of the latch member. co C=>-= C14o 'rN
Patent AU-2007234445-B2 (AU)
Title: Nasolacrimal drainage system implants for drug therapy
Inventor: CARY REICH
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 2007-04-02
Granted: 2011-07-21
Abstract: Implant devices, systems and methods for insertion into a punctum of a patient optionally comprises a drug core and a sheath body disposed over the drug core. The drug core includes a therapeutic agent deliverable into the eye, and the sheath defines at least one exposed surface of the drug core. The exposed surface(s) of the drug core may contact a tear or tear film fluid and release the therapeutic agent at therapeutic levels over a sustained period when the implant is implanted for use. The implant may include a retention element to retain the drug core and sheath body near the punctum, optionally comprising a shape memory alloy that can resiliently expand. An occlusive element may be attached to the retention element to at least partially occlude tear flow through the canalicular lumen.
Patent AU-2007236550-B2 (AU)
Title: Porous polymer structures
Inventor: CAO YANG
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2007-04-05
Granted: 2012-09-13
Abstract: A method of preparing a porous polymer structure comprising the steps of: forming a liquid composition comprising at least one polymer dissolved in at least one solvent; subjecting the liquid composition to stress, and if necessary also to a reduction in temperature, to cause the liquid composition to form a bi-continuous phase separated composition, the bi-continuous phase separated composition comprising a polymer rich phase and a polymer poor phase; solidifying the at least one polymer in the polymer rich phase; and removing the polymer poor phase from the polymer rich phase to provide the porous polymer structure having a bi-continuous morphology from the polymer rich phase.
Patent AU-2007255025-B2 (AU)
Title: Aminothiazole derivatives and their uses as antibacterial agents
Inventor: LAMARCHE MATTHEW J
IPC: A61P31/00
Filed: 2007-05-30
Granted: 2011-07-14
Abstract: The present application describes organic compounds that are useful for the treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of diseases.