baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-500863-A (NZ)
Title: Push button bellows arrangement for a cistern including a one way valve associated with an air inlet to a plenum chamber
Inventor: WOODRIDGE COLIN WILLIAM
IPC: E03D3/10
Filed: 1999-11-08
Abstract: A push button bellows arrangement, for pneumatically operated cistern mechanisms, comprises a plenum chamber 8 having a compressed air exit 10 leading therefrom, a push button 2, 3 slidably mounted in the chamber for reciprocal movement therein, a spring means 22 associated with the button and chamber to urge the button into a rest position and against which work is done in pushing the button out of its rest position, a substantially air-tight sealing means (skirt 23) interposed between the button and chamber, and a one way valve means (diaphragm 19) associated with an air inlet 15 to chamber 8 and arranged to sealingly close the inlet during pushing of the button.  Inlet 15 may be arranged to draw air past the button into the chamber via the inlet during return of the button to the rest position.  The button and chamber may be insertable into a mounting plate 1 from the rear thereof to thereby render the arrangement tamper proof when the mounting plate is mounted onto a wall surface.
Patent NZ-507723-A (NZ)
Title: Low speed low intensity chip refining
Inventor: MILES KEITH
IPC: D21D1/30
Filed: 1999-05-21
Abstract: In the mechanical refining of wood chips to produce wood pulp, wood pulp quality is improved by employing low refining intensity at least in a final refining stage.  The refining is carried out in a double disc refiner or a single disc refiner at rotational speeds that are lower than those conventionally employed, specifically at less than 1200 RPM in a double disc refiner and at less than 1500 RPM in a single disc refiner.
Patent NZ-510964-A (NZ)
Title: A phenol/aldehyde resin system in which 40% of the phenol component is replaced by a mixture of at least two different natural phenolic materials
Inventor: VERGOPOULOU-MARKESSINI EFTHALI
IPC: C08G14/04
Filed: 1999-10-15
Abstract: Phenol/aldehyde resins particularly phenol/formaldehyde resins are manufactured by replacing a proportion of the phenol content by a mixture of at least two different natural materials having a phenolic content. The resulting resins, which can be used in bonding composite materials, are at least as effective as the resin using only phenol and more satisfactory environmentally.
Patent NZ-515008-A (NZ)
Title: A method and apparatus for manufacturing dissolvable tablets
Inventor: COFFEE RONALD ALAN
IPC: A61J3/00
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: Consumable or dissolvable tablets are manufactured by: supplying a liquid containing a biodissolvable carrier to an outlet (4'); establishing an electric field between the outlet (4') and a support surface (6) to cause liquid issuing from the outlet to form at least one fibre or fibrils of the biodissolvable carrier which fibre or fibrils deposit(s) onto the surface to form a fibre web or mat; separating the web or mat into a plurality of individual tablets; and incorporating at least one active ingredient on or in the tablets.
Patent NZ-515460-A (NZ)
Title: Imidazo- and pyrrolo[1,2-A]pyrimid-4-ones as gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonists
Inventor: ZHU YUN-FEI
IPC: A61P17/00
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: Gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonists of formula (I) wherein: m is an integer from 1 to 6; R1 is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkyl, substituted arylalkyl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, substituted heteroarylalkyl, aryl(CR3cR3d)n, substituted aryl(CR3cR3d)n, heteroaryl(CR3cR3d)n or substituted heteroaryl(CR3cR3d)n; R2 is H, alkyl or substituted alkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the N atom to which they are attached form a heterocycle ring or a substituted heterocycle ring; R3a, R3b, R3c and R3d are the same or different and independently H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, thioalkyl, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, cyano, halogen, -C(=O)OR7 or -C(=O)NR7R8; or R3a-3d together with the C atom to which they are attached form a carbocyclic ring or substituted carbocyclic ring; or R3a and R1 taken together with the C and N atom respectively to which they are attached form a heterocyclic ring or substituted heterocyclic ring; R4 is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkyl, substituterd arylalkyl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl or substituted heteroarylalkyl; R5 is H, halogen, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, thioalkyl, or mono- or di-alkylamine; R6 is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, hetercycle, substituted heterocycle, -OR7, -SR7, -SOR7, -SO2R7, -OSO2R7, -SO2OR7, -SO2NR7R8, -NR9SO2R7, -C(=O0R7, -C(=O)OR7, -OC(=O)R7, -NR7R8 -C(=O)NR7R8, -OC(=O)NR7R8, -NR9C(=O)R7, -NR9C(=O)NR7R8, NR8C(=O)NR7 or -C(OH)R7R8; B and Ar are: B is N or CR10 when Ar is heteroaryl or substituted heteroaryl and R10 is H; or B is CR10 when Ar is aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, or substituted heteroaryl and R10 is halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, mono- or di- alkylamino or alkyl. Also covered is the use of said compounds in the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of a sex-hormone related condition, wherein said condition is cancer, benign prostatic hypertrophy or myoma of the uterus.
Patent NZ-515601-A (NZ)
Title: Milking machine using vacuum and gas impulse for cleaning of milk line
Inventor: CASSELLS DAVID EDWARD LINDSAY
IPC: A01J7/02
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a milking machine operable in  milking or cleaning mode. For the latter, a transition zone has an expansion zone and means are included to improve coverage as milk flows along in slugs.
Patent NZ-517724-A (NZ)
Title: Roller-skates with large wheels mounted outboard of foot-plate.
Inventor: REID REGINALD LYALL
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A personal conveyance for recreational use, the conveyance including: at least one foot supporting member, the foot supporting member including a front leading end and a rear trailing end, and also including, or including provision for attachment of, two axle assemblies, one front axle assembly being postioned towards the front leading end of and arranged transverse to the longitunal axis of the foot supporting member and a rear axle assembly being positioned adjacent the rear trailing end of and a preferred distance from the rear trailing end of the foot supporting member and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the foot supporting member, each axle assembly including at least one axle shaft adapted at its outer distal ends to engage with at least one ground contacting rotational motion-facilitating means, such that there is at least one ground contacting rotational motion-facilitating means adjacent to each side of both the front leading end and the rear trailing end of the foot supporting member, each motion-facilitating means of a diameter such that it extends in a vertical plane above and perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the foot supporting member, thereby bordering the foot or shoe of the user positioned on the foot supporting member and enabling a raised central axis or rotation of the motion-facilitating means, and each motion-facilitating means in a position and of a width such that the personal conveyance has a rotational motion- facilitating wheelbase of a length and width respectively, adapted to the weight of the user, thereby providing improved stability of either or both the personal conveyance and a person standing thereon.
Patent NZ-517810-A (NZ)
Title: End cap for aquaculture basket, with flap over aperture having tab engageable by trip
Inventor: THOMPSON GARRY
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: The end cap has tab 46 attached to flaps 20, which is engageable by a trip (not shown) so that the flap can be automatically opened.
Patent NZ-518929-A (NZ)
Title: High temperature peroxide bleaching of mechanical pulps
Inventor: HAYNES KAAREN K
IPC: D21C9/10
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: A method of making bleached mechanical pulps is disclosed for pulping mills having a primary and a secondary refiner. A first step (100) is to provide cellulosic materials such a wood chips to refine into the pulp; the wood chips have an initial brightness level. A second step (102) is to provide a bleaching liquor to the refining system of the pulp mill, wherein the liquor comprises an amount of hydrogen peroxide and an amount of alkali having greater than 0% to 100% magnesium hydroxide or soda ash or a combination thereof. A third step (104, 106) is to hold the pulp with the bleaching liquor at a temperature in the range of about 85o to about 160oC and for about 2 to 180 minutes.
Patent NZ-522229-A (NZ)
Title: Loader and packaging apparatus
Inventor: MELVILLE RICHARD ARCHER
IPC: B65B39/02
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a packaging apparatus including a product receiving means which is adjustable so that at least opposite sides thereof can in use be spaced apart appropriate for the width of a product received therein, the product receiving means movable relative to a bag holding means, the bag holding means having a plurality of adjustable bag holding members so that in use a bag positioned about the bag holding members can be opened sufficiently to allow the passage therein of the product receiving means with the product positioned thereon.
Patent NZ-523926-A (NZ)
Title: Use of dopamine D2/D3 receptor agonists to treat fibromyalgia
Inventor: HOLMAN ANDREW J
IPC: A61P21/00
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a use of non-ergot dopamine receptor D2/D3 agonist compounds 2-amino-6-n-propylamino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo-thiazole and 4-[2-(dipropylamino)-ethyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one, pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, alone or in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of fibromyalgia to reduce the musculoskeletal pain symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.
Patent NZ-525557-A (NZ)
Title: Endoscopic stapler with staple firing and anvil alignment assembly
Inventor: SONNENSCHEIN ELAZAR
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion, comprising a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion, wherein one of the staple firing portions and one of the anvil portions are located longitudinally displaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic device, with at least a part of said flexible portion between them. The parts of the stapling device are in correct working relationship when one or more alignment and/or locking pins or screws that are stored in one of the staple firing portions or one of the anvil portions are extended and engage and lock or screw into receptacles that have been provided on the other of the staple firing portion or of the anvil portion.
Patent NZ-526741-A (NZ)
Title: Isoxazoline derivatives as anti-depressants
Inventor: ANDRES-GIL JOSE IGNACIO
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A compound or a process preparing a compound according to the general Formula(I), the pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salts of this formula, the stereochemically isomeric forms of this formula and the N-oxide form. Where; X is CH2,N-R7, S or O ; R7 is selected from the group of hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl and mono-and dialkylaminocarbonyl, the phenyl and alkyl groups being optionally substituted with one or more halo atoms; Rl and R2 are each, independently from each other, selected from the group of hydrogen, hydroxy, cyano, halo,OS02H, OS02CH3, phenyl, phenylalkyl, alkyloxy, alkyloxyalkyloxy, alkyloxyalkyloxyalkyloxy, tetrahydrofuranyloxy, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylthio, alkyloxyalkylcarbonyloxy, pyridinylcarbonyloxy, alkylcarbonyloxyalkyloxy, alkyloxycarbonyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkenyl carbonyloxy and mono-and dialkylaminoalkyloxy, the alkyl and aryl radicals being optionally substituted with one or more hydroxy or halo atoms or amino groups; or Rl and R2 may be taken together to form a bivalent radical-R'-R2-selected from the group of-CH2-CH2-O-,-O-CH2-CH2-,-O-CH2-O-,-CH2-O-CH2-and -O-CH2-CH2-O-; a and b are asymmetric centers ;(CH2) m is a straight hydrocarbon chain of m carbon atoms, m being an integer ranging from 1 to 4; Pir is an optionally substituted radical where; Each R8 is independently from each other, selected from the group of hydrogen, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, halo and alkyl ; n is an integer ranging from 1 to 5; R9 is selected from the group of hydrogen, alkyl and formyl ; and R3 represents an optionally substituted aromatic homocyclic or heterocyclic ring system together with an optionally substituted and partially or completely hydrogenated hydrocarbon chain of 1 to 6 atoms long with which said ring system is attached to the Pir radical and of which may contain one or more heteroatoms selected from the group of O, N and S. This compound can be used as a medicament to treat depression, anxiety and body weight disorders when a therapeutic amount of this compound is used with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Patent NZ-528820-A (NZ)
Title: 2-iminopyrrolidine derivatives
Inventor: SUZUKI SHUICHI
IPC: A61P9/12
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A 2-iminopyrrolidine derivative represented by general formula (I).
Patent NZ-531938-A (NZ)
Title: A method of reducing the in vivo cholesterol ester transfer protein mediated transfer of cholesteryl esters between high density lipoproteins (HDL) and low density lipoproteins (LDL)
Inventor: PRITCHARD HAYDN P
IPC: A61P3/06
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: Use of one or more compounds of formulae (I), (II), (III) and all salts thereof in the manufacture of a composition for administration to an animal in a method of reducing the in vivo cholesterol ester transfer protein mediated transfer of cholesteryl esters between high density lipoproteins (HDL) and low density lipoproteins (LDL) whereby plasma HDL and LDL are controlled as a result of such administration is disclosed, wherein R is sterol or stanol moiety R2 is derived from ascorbic acid and R3 is hydrogen or any metal, alkali earth metal, or alkali metal.
Patent NZ-532277-A (NZ)
Title: Amusement ride
Inventor: CUMMINS ROBERT
IPC: A63G7/00
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: An amusement ride comprising a track supported over a path, the track comprising at least one embark point where rider(s) begin the ride, the track comprising at least two sets of independent running rails, and at least one carrier arranged to carry at least one rider in a substantially prone position on a set of running rails of the track, the carriers including attachment means arranged to slidingly engage with the running rails to enable the carriers to traverse the ride carrying the riders.
Patent NZ-534152-A (NZ)
Title: Controlled release oral dosage form comprising an erodable core containing a pharmaceutically active weak base
Inventor: MARTINI LUIGI
IPC: A61K9/30
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oral dosage form comprising, (i) an erodable core, which core comprises a pharmaceutically active weak base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; and (ii) an erodable coating surrounding said core, which coating comprises one or more openings extending substantially completely through said coating but not penetrating said core and communicating from the environment of use to said core; wherein the release of the pharmaceutically active weak base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof from the dosage form occurs through the said opening(s) by the erosion of said erodable core and through erosion of said erodable coating under pre-determined pH conditions. A process for preparing such a dosage form and the use of such a dosage form in medicine is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-534989-A (NZ)
Title: Process for the preparation of 2-ethoxy-3-[4-(2-{4-methanesulphonyloxyphenyl}ethoxy)phenyl]propanoic acid
Inventor: LARSSON MARIA
IPC: C07C309/66
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: Described is the process for the preparation of a compound of the formula I. The process comprises the reaction of a compound of formula II with a compound of formula III in the presence of a base and using water as a diluent. R represents H or an acid protecting group, and X is a suitable leaving group. A proviso states that a phase transfer catalyst is not present. The compound is intended for therapeutic use in the Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS) including type 2 diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, and reduced fibrinolysis.
Patent NZ-536889-A (NZ)
Title: Use of pullulan as a slowly digested carbohydrate
Inventor: WOLF BRYAN W
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: Use of pullulan as a slowly digested carbohydrate and its incorporation into food products, in particular meal replacement products and beverages.
Patent NZ-540022-A (NZ)
Title: 12mm internal box corner flashing
Inventor: KENNEDY ANTHONY DAVID
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: A metal flashing, comprising a single length of metal with nine length-wide folds running parallel to each other and parallel to said flashing's longitudinal edges giving 10 external faces, first said length-wide fold bent at 180 degrees to form a hem, second and third said length-wide folds each bent at 90 degrees in the same direction as said first length-wide fold, fourth, fifth and sixth said length-wide folds each bent at 90 degrees in the opposite direction to said first, second and third length-wide folds, seventh and eighth said length-wide folds each bent at 90 degrees in the opposite direction to said fourth, fifth and sixth length-wide folds, ninth said length-wide fold bent at 180 degrees in the same direction as said seventh and eighth length-wide folds to form a hem.
Patent NZ-542256-A (NZ)
Title: Inhibitors of antigen presentation by MHC class II molecules and methods of use thereof
Inventor: OLSON GARY L
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: Provided are specified carbazole and hydrazide compounds, which do not include an all natural L-amino acid peptide, and the use of such compounds for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing a disease responsive to the inhibition of antigen binding to a MHC class II molecule.
Patent NZ-543481-A (NZ)
Title: Electromagnetic actuator
Inventor: LAMMERS AREND JAN WILLEM
IPC: H01H33/666
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator for operating at least one movable contact of a switch into a switched-on position or a switched-off position is described. The electromagnetic actuator (1) has a first magnetic circuit with a switching-on coil for making a movable (3) and a fixed (4) pole body move relatively towards one another until the switched-on position is reached and a second magnetic circuit, separate from the first magnetic circuit, with a permanent magnet (9) and a retaining plate (10) joined to the movable pole body, for holding the actuator in the switched-on position against any spring or other forces when the switching-on coil is not energised. A switching-off coil (15) operates to counteract the magnetic field in the second magnetic circuit so that the actuator (1) can return to a switched-off position. In the axial direction of the actuator (1), the switching-off coil (15) is positioned closer to the retaining plate (10) than the switching-off coil is to the permanent magnet (9). The second magnetic circuit comprises the permanent magnet, an adaptor body, a fixing body for mounting the permanent magnet to the adaptor body and the retaining plate. The permanent magnet is positioned radially outside the adapter body. The actuator is constructed from cylindrical elements.
Patent NZ-544837-A (NZ)
Title: Retractable spout assembly for bottles
Inventor: RIGEL DORON
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A retractable spout assembly for application to the neck of a bottle to be closed by a cap includes: a sleeve-like housing fixedly receivable within the bottle neck; a spout movable within the housing from a retracted position, when the housing is fixed within the bottle neck and the bottle neck closed by the cap, to an extended position projecting outwardly of the housing and of the bottle neck for pouring contents out of the bottle; and an air-return passageway for returning air into the bottle as the contents therefrom are being poured out through the spout. The air-return passageway is fixed with respect to the housing such that it does not change its position during the extension and retraction of the spout. The housing is formed with a plurality of holes adjacent to its inner end to enable complete emptying of the bottle. The outer surface of the spout is tapered, and the outer end of the housing is formed with an outwardly extending annular flange configured to define an annular channel for catching drippings of the spout, and for returning the drippings into the bottle when the spout is moved to its retracted position.
Patent NZ-545567-A (NZ)
Title: Process for treating animal skins
Inventor: BERKHOUT HERMANUS JOHANNUS
IPC: C14C1/08
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A process for degreasing and/or drying skins wherein the skins are contacted with one or more extractor solvent selected from the group consisting of dimethyl ether, methylal, dioxolane, diethyl ether and methyl ethyl ketone. The extractor solvent can alos be combined with one or more fat-miscible solvents such as esters, hydrocarbons, glycols and halogenated hydrocarbons. Skins include sheep, cow, goat and pig skins.
Patent NZ-549266-A (NZ)
Title: Process for producing polypeptides
Inventor: WOON-LAM SUSAN LEUNG
IPC: C12N15/70
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing and increasing yields of a polypeptide heterologous to E. coli comprising (a) culturing E. coli cells comprising nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide in a culture medium while feeding the culture medium a transportable organophosphate that is a sugar phosphate or a glycerophosphate, such that the nucleic acid is expressed, and (b) recovering the polypeptide from the cells, so that the yields of the polypeptide are increased.
Patent NZ-553169-A (NZ)
Title: Physiologically-active composition based on collagen and a phenylethanoid (acteoside and/or isoacteoside)
Inventor: PURPURA MARTIN
IPC: A61P19/02
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a physiologically active composition based on collagen containing enzymatically hydrolysed collagen as the active component I and an active component II of the non-vitamin type with anti-oxidative and/or anti-inflammatory properties, characterized in that component II contains at least one phenylethanoid, wherein the phenylethanoid comprises at least an acteoside and/or isoacteoside. This composition can be used in the treatment of inflammatory and/or degenerative symptoms.
Patent NZ-553386-A (NZ)
Title: Methods and devices for diagnosis of appendicitis
Inventor: COLGIN MARK A
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: Provided is the use of an immunoassay for detecting the presence of MRP8/14 for diagnosing appendicitis from a patient fluid sample selected from the group consisting of blood, plasma, or serum, by detecting the presence of MRP8/14 at a level higher than 10lJg/ml in the fluid sample. Further provided are corresponding analysis devices and kits.
Patent NZ-554481-A (NZ)
Title: Fusion protein that binds to IL-1 receptor and one of IL18, IL4 or IL13
Inventor: HUI MIZHOU
IPC: A61K38/16
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a fusion protein comprising: a first segment that is located at the amino terminus of the fusion protein and specifically binds to and neutralizes ILI8, IL4, or IL13; and a second segment that is located at the carboxyl terminus of the fusion protein and specifically binds to an IL-I receptor, wherein the domains are operably linked. The fusion protein can be used to modulate an immune response in a subject.