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Patent NZ-532906-A (NZ)
Title: Customised nutritional food and beverage dispensing system for dispensing a customised nutritional serving
Inventor: BOLAND MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A system is disclosed for dispensing a customized nutritional serving which includes an ingredient storage module (12), an ingredient processing module (14), a serving dispenser (16), a customer interface (20), and a controller (18). Stored in the memory of the controller (18) is an inventory of ingredients that is in the storage module (12), including their compositions and properties, and customer profile data (34). The controller (18) is operatively linked to the customer interface (20), and is programmed to control the operation of the storage module (12), the processing module (14) and the dispenser (16). When a customer selects a customised serving through the customer interface (20) the controller (18) is programmed to operate in the following manner: (a) the controller (18) looks up the information stored in its memory, formulates a serving which best matches the customised serving selected by the customer and presents a selected serving to the customer for confirmation or modification, (b) if the customer modifies the selection, the controller repeats step (a) in respect of the modified selection, and presents the resulting selected serving to the customer for confirmation or modification, and (c) when the customer has confirmed the serving the controller (18) issues instructions to the ingredient storage module (12), processing module (14), and the serving dispenser (16) to prepare and dispense the serving.
Patent NZ-533140-A (NZ)
Title: Adjustable nozzle assembly
Inventor: WARD NEIL BARRY
IPC: B67D3/02
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: An adjustable nozzle assembly capable of dispensing a user-variable volume of a fluid. The assembly includes a fluid-flow control orifice, a fluid chamber, and a first valve assembly operable between an open and closed position by respective placement of the nozzle assembly in an upright position and a pouring position, the open position allowing fluid flow through the nozzle assembly and the closed position sealing the nozzle assembly from fluid emission. The first valve is constrained to delay complete sealing of the nozzle assembly for a predetermined period after the nozzle assembly is placed in the pouring position. The fluid-flow control orifice size is user-variable to vary the volume of fluid dispensed through the nozzle assembly in the predetermined period.
Patent NZ-535635-A (NZ)
Title: Stabilizing cGMP in aqueous formulation
Inventor: BRAUN MARCEL
IPC: A61K8/64
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A cGMP containing aqueous composition exhibiting a reduced off-flavor even after long storage is disclosed, which comprises: (i) a hydrophobic resin; and (ii) an agent, that chemically blocks functional groups in cGMP, selected from any acid anhydride that may be included in an aqueous formulation and derivatives thereof; and optionally (iii) the pH of the composition is below about 7. A method of stabilizing caseino-glycomacropeptide (cGMP) in aqueous formulations and reducing an off-flavor formation is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-538892-A (NZ)
Title: Scrapbooking supplies system
Inventor: CONNOLLY GWENN M
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A scrapbooking supplies system (10) comprising: a backing panel (12) including at least two main panel sections (14, 16, 18) that are foldable relative to each other; and a plurality of different types of scrapbooking components coupled to the backing panel, wherein each of the scrapbooking components of the plurality of different types of scrapbooking components can be manually separated from the backing panel for use separate and apart from the backing panel.
Patent NZ-541631-A (NZ)
Title: Toilet tank attachment bracket with unitary spring arm
Inventor: HALLORAN DANIEL N
IPC: E03D1/26
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: An attachment system for mounting a flush tank to a toilet bowl includes a bracket disposed between the tank and the bowl. The bracket has a generally planar body defining a central opening receiving a tubular flush extension extending from the tank into an opening in a bowl extension. The bracket is fastened to the tank by a large nut threaded to the tank extension. The bracket is mounted to the bowl at two slots opening at opposite side edges of the bracket by two bolts disposed through openings in the bowl extension. The bracket has a unitary pair of upwardly extending spring arms contacting the bottom wall of the flush tank and a unitary pair of lower spring arms contacting the bowl extension. The spring arms are deflectable between the flush tank and the toilet bowl to accommodate for warping or mold variations between the tank and the bowl.
Patent NZ-541921-A (NZ)
Title: Polymer conjugates of mutated neublastin
Inventor: SAH DINAH WEN-YEE
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: Disclosed is a neublastin polypeptide which is at least 80% identical to amino acids 8-113 of SEQ ID NO:1 and which contains a substitution of one or more of the arginine at positions 48, 49, or 51 with a glutamic acid residue.
Patent NZ-545258-A (NZ)
Title: Retractable shade with collapsible vanes
Inventor: COLSON WENDELL B
IPC: E06B3/32
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired operability.
Patent NZ-548096-A (NZ)
Title: Compositions and methods for the treatment of tumor of hematopoietic origin
Inventor: CHANG WESLEY
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of an antibody, oligopeptide or organic molecule that binds to a protein having at least 80% amino acid sequence identity to; (a) the polypeptide having the amino acid sequence shown in Figure 10 (SEQ ID NO: 6): (b) the polypeptide having the amino acid sequence shown in figure 10 (SEQ ID NO: 6), lacking its associated signal peptide; (c) a polypeptide encoded by the nucleotide sequence shown in Figure 5 (SEQ ID NO: 5), or (d) a polypeptide encoded by the full-length coding region of the nucleotide sequence shown in Figure 5 (SEQ ID NO: 5) for the preparation of a medicament for inhibiting the growth of a cell that expresses said protein, wherein the antibody for the polypeptide having the amino acid sequence shown in Figure 6 (SEQ ID NO: 6) is produced by a hybridoma 7D11.1.1 (ATCC Accession Number PTA-6340).
Patent NZ-549139-A (NZ)
Title: Compositions and methods for targeted in vitro and in vivo drug delivery to mammalian cells via bacterially derived intact minicells
Inventor: BRAHMBHATT HIMANSHU
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: Discloses a composition comprising (i) intact minicells that contain a small molecule drug and (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are in vivo and in vitro drug delivery method that comprises bringing bacterially derived minicells that contain a small molecule drug into contact with mammalian cells.
Patent NZ-550005-A (NZ)
Title: Conveyor belt and method of assembly
Inventor: NEELY D JOSEPH
IPC: B65G17/06
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A conveyor belt and method for assembling a conveyor belt, the conveyor belt including a plurality of link elements and a plurality of pivot rods. Each link element includes a plurality of intermeshing extensions and at least one edge extension at a peripheral edge thereof. The plurality of intermeshing extensions form receiving compartments adapted to receive intermeshing extensions of an adjacent link element, and include transverse rod openings. B The plurality of pivot rods are received in the transverse rod openings of the plurality of intermeshing extensions thereby interlinking adjacent link elements together. The edge extensions include an entry aperture sized to allow insertion of a pivot rod, and a rod receiving compartment to retain an end of the pivot rod.
Patent NZ-556344-A (NZ)
Title: Centrifuge with removable core for scalable centrifugation
Inventor: MERINO SANDRA PATRICIA
IPC: B04B13/00
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: Centrifuge equipment with a removable core that can be replaced with another core of different dimensions to obtain directly linear scale process results for particulate protein separation and purification protocol is disclosed. The equipment includes a rotor housing (5), in which can be positioned a continuous-flow rotor assembly. First and second continuous-flow rotor assemblies include respective first and second cores (6) with first and second maximum centrifugation volumes and first and second sedimentation paths. The first and second maximum centrifugation volumes are different, while the sedimentation paths are substantially the same. (62) Divided Out of 544529
Patent NZ-570308-A (NZ)
Title: Imidazole-based compounds, compositions comprising them and methods of their use
Inventor: AUGERI DAVID J
IPC: A61K31/4164
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: Disclosed are 1-(4-(hydroxyalkyl)-imidazole-2-yl-)-ethanone oxime derivatives as represented by the general formula, wherein: Z is optionally substituted alkyl; R1 is hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl or aryl; R2 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl; R3 is OR3A, NHC(O)R3A, NHSO2R3A or hydrogen; and each R3A is independently hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, heteroalkyl, heterocycle, alkylheterocycle, or heterocyclealkyl. Also disclosed is the use of a compound as defined above in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, Behcet's disease, graft-vs-host disease, lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, pollinosis, psoriasis, transplant rejection or uveitis.
Patent NZ-576434-A (NZ)
Title: Methods for treating immune disorders associated with graft transplantation with soluable CTLA4 mutant molecules
Inventor: HAGERTY DAVID
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: Provided is the use of a specified CTLA4 mutant molecule comprising an extracellular domain beginning with alanine at position 26 or methionine at position 27 and ending with aspartic acid at 5 position 150, or a functional portion thereof, wherein in the extracellular domain or functional portion thereof an alanine at position 55 is substituted with a tyrosine, and a leucine at position 130 is substituted with a glutamic acid, in the manufacture of a medicament for treating an immune disorder associated with graft transplantation, wherein the subject has received an alternate immunosuppressive therapy post transplantation, wherein the administration regimen comprises a conversion from the alternate immunosuppressive therapy to the CTLA4 mutant molecule, and wherein the alternate immunosuppressive therapy is decreased over an appropriate period of time and the CTLA4 mutant molecule is administered more frequently than monthly. (62) Divided Out of 561655
Patent NZ-579515-A (NZ)
Title: Treating or preventing restless legs syndrome using prodrugs of gaba analogs
Inventor: BARRETT RONALD W
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of 3-{ [(alpha-isobutanoyloxyethoxy)carbonyl]aminomethyl} -5-methyl hexanoic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of restless legs syndrome in a patient or for improving sleep in a patient with restless legs syndrome.
Patent NZ-588113-A (NZ)
Title: Process for conversion of biogas to liquid fuel by passing it through a heated petroleum fraction with a transition metal catalyst
Inventor: HEINES M
IPC: B01J35/06
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: Biogases such as natural gas and other gases capable of being biologically derived by digestion of organic matter are converted to a clean-burning hydrocarbon liquid fuel in a process wherein a biogas is fed to a reaction vessel where the biogas contacts a liquid petroleum fraction and a transition metal catalyst immersed in the liquid, vaporized product gas is drawn from a vapor space above the liquid level, condensed, and fed to a product vessel where condensate is separated from uncondensed gas and drawn off as the liquid product fuel. Uncondensed gas can be recycled to the reaction vessel.
Patent NZ-588454-A (NZ)
Title: Door handle lock spindle snap fit retention
Inventor: TEREI ANDREW JOHN TEATUARIO
IPC: E05B3/06
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: To removably retain the spindle 16 attached in the spindle aperture 32 of a handle assembly 10, a spindle retaining washer 18 such as a flexible nylon washer is mounted and clamped on the wall 22 of the spindle housing so that the projections 56 deform to enter into the slots adjacent the end of the spindle to loosely retain the spindle in the housing even against the bias force of the coil spring 62. The spindle won't simply fall out of the handle and a firm tug will be required to remove the spindle from the handle.
Patent NZ-590541-A (NZ)
Title: Animating a point on a body using a motion path and a control mechanism
Inventor: DANIEL LAWRENCE HERMAN
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: An animation system and method is disclosed. The system comprises one or more processors configured to perform the operations of: (a) providing a display environment for presentation on a display device; (b) providing a camera view of a body in the display environment, the body including at least one point, where the camera view is defined in reference to a viewpoint of a virtual camera and is transferable, based at least in part on a projection, into a world space being defined in reference to global coordinates; (c) providing, in the camera view of the body, a motion path of the point; (d) associating one or more control mechanisms with the motion path where the control mechanisms are configured to control a movement of at least a portion of the body in space and a rate of movement in time; and (e) in response to an input received through the one or more control mechanisms, animating the body based on the motion path.
Patent NZ-594744-A (NZ)
Title: Axmi-031, axmi-039, axmi-040 and axmi-049, a family of delta-endotoxin genes and methods for their use
Inventor: CAROZZI NADINE
IPC: A01N65/00
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, or 38, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, or 37, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
Patent NZ-598905-A (NZ)
Title: A flatbed trailer for carrying freight with two bulk storage tanks that are lowered onto the deck when in use, and raised when not in use to allow use of flatbed
Inventor: BENNETTO PETER GEOFFREY
IPC: B60P3/42
Filed: 2010-09-01
Abstract: 598905 Disclosed is a freight carrier for the carriage of fluid freight and general dry freight. The freight carrier is of the side loading type and includes a vehicle chassis including a load deck having open sides, on which the general dry freight can be supported; and a container arrangement which is mounted to the load deck of the vehicle chassis, the container arrangement providing for the carriage of fluid freight and general dry freight. A bulk container vessel is used for holding the fluid freight, having an operative front end and an operative rear end and being supported on the load deck of the vehicle. Lifting means is mounted to the freight transportation truck vehicle, for moving the bulk container vessel between a lowered position wherein the bulk container vessel is disposed adjacent the load deck and a raised position wherein the bulk container vessel is spaced above the load deck so as to define a stowage compartment between the load deck and the bulk container vessel in which the general dry freight can be stowed and supported on the load deck. The lifting crane comprises a first lifting arrangement located at the front end of the bulk container vessel and a second lifting arrangement located at the rear end of the bulk container vessel for lifting the bulk container vessel at its front and rear ends respectively. The container arrangement includes a rigid front panel which is mounted to the load deck in an upright orientation at the front end of the bulk container vessel and a rigid rear panel which is mounted to the load deck in an upright orientation at the rear end of the bulk container vessel, each panel being of a height which is at least equal to the height of the stowage compartment, thereby to substantially close off the front and rear ends of the stowage compartment. The lifting means is one of a scissor jack, hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder.
Patent NZ-602909-A (NZ)
Title: Anti-bacterial applications of poly -n-acetylglucosamine nanofibers
Inventor: FINKIELSZTEIN SERGIO
IPC: A61K31/7008
Filed: 2011-04-15
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a composition comprising sNAG nanofibres in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a bacterial infection in a subject diagnosed with the bacterial infection or displaying one or more symptoms of the bacterial infection, -wherein the medicament is manufactured to be topically administered, -wherein more than 50% of the sNAG nanofibres are between about 1 to 15 μm in length, and -wherein the sNAG nanofibres do not have an effect on bacterial growth or survival of Staphylococcus aureus bacterial cultures in vitro.
Patent NZ-603410-A (NZ)
Title: Sensor array for locating an object in space
Inventor: NIBALI BENJAMIN D
IPC: A01J5/017
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: 603410 Disclosed is a device for locating an object (2) in space. The device comprises an array (10) of sensors (3/4, 3a/4a, 3b/4b, 3c/4c). Each sensor (3/4, 3a/4a, 3b/4b, 3c/4c) in the array (10) includes a transmitter (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) and a receiver (3, 3a, 3b, 3c). Each transmitter (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) is capable of transmitting a transmission beam (6) having a spread greater than zero degrees and up to 10 degrees to space. Each receiver (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) is capable of establishing a field of detection (5) in space. The transmitter (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) and receiver (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) of each sensor (3/4, 3a/4a, 3b/4b, 3c/4c) are arranged within the array (10) such that a detection zone (7) in space is generated at the intersection between the transmission beam (6) and the field of detection (5). The detection zone (7) of each sensor (3/4, 3a/4a, 3b/4b, 3c/4c) is generated at a place in space where a reflection of the transmission beam (6) from the object (2) strikes directly the receiver (3, 3a, 3b, 3c). The receiver (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) is capable of generating an output signal in response to the reflected beam from the object (2) within the detection zone (7). The object (2) is located in space when all or substantially all of the receivers (3, 3a, 3b, 3c) in the array (10) generate an output signal substantially simultaneously in response to the object (2) within their respective detection zones (7).
Patent NZ-603980-A (NZ)
Title: Improved process for the preparation of oxidized phospholipids
Inventor: HALPERIN GIDEON
IPC: C07C33/02
Filed: 2008-01-02
Abstract: 603980 The disclosure relates to a process for the preparation of 1-hexadecyl-2-(4’-carboxy)butylglycerol and 1-hexadecyl-2-(4’-carboxy)butyl-glycero-3-phosphocholine compounds which comprises: reacting a first compound having a glycerolic backbone, wherein a hydroxyl group at position sn-3 of the glycerolic backbone is protected with a trityl group, with a second compound having an unsaturated bond and having the formula Br(CH2)4CHCH2, to obtain a third compound. providing the solution of said third compound, removing insoluble impurities from said solution to obtain a purified third compound. reacting said purified third compound with a mixture of periodate and permanganate to form an intermediate compound. removing said trityl group thereby forming said 1-hexadecyl-2-(4’-carboxy)butyl-glycerol Isolating the resulting compound through phase separation. Where 1-hexadecyl-2-(4’-carboxy)butyl-glycero-3-phosphocholine is to be prepared the process further comprises: reacting the isolated 1-hexadecyl-2-(4’-carboxy)butyl-glycerol via a methyl ester compound with POCl3, thereby forming the compound having a reactive phosphorous containing group attached to the glycerolic backbone, and converting the reactive phosphorous-containing group to a phosphorus containing moiety to form a compound incorporating a phosphocholine moiety, hydrolyzing said methyl ester moiety of said compound incorporating a phosphocholine moiety thereby forming said 1-hexadecyl-2-(4’-carboxy)butyl-glycero-3-phosphocholine. The solvent for step (ii) may be hexane, step (viii) may be achieved using Lithium Hydroxide(LiOH). Compounds and intermediates are also disclosed.
Patent NZ-605941-A (NZ)
Title: Elbow for mask assembly
Inventor: AMARASINGHE AMAL SHIRLEY
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: An elbow assembly for a respiratory mask comprising an elbow (160), the elbow including: a) a first end portion (166) including a surface adapted to engage a surface of a gas delivery tube; and b) a second end portion provided to the mask. The elbow further defines: i) an inlet port (162) to deliver incoming gas in a first direction to a nasal breathing cavity defined by the mask, and ii) an exhaust port (164) separated from the inlet port by at least one baffle (161). The baffle directs the incoming gas to tum into the nasal breathing cavity, and the baffle is configured to direct exhaust gas away from the nasal breathing cavity in a substantially linear direction through the exhaust port into a vent cavity. The baffle extends beyond the second end portion.
Patent NZ-607695-A (NZ)
Title: Steam cycle efficiency improvement
Inventor: MONACELLI JOHN E
IPC: F01K7/00
Filed: 2011-08-29
Abstract: A system for improved pulp mill steam cycle operation, including a pressurised de-aerator tank adapted for receiving a supply of water, a pre-economizer fluidically connected to the de-aerator tank. The pre-economizer is located inside a boiler arrangement. The pre-economizer is adapted for receiving and heating a supply of water from the de-aerator tank. The system also has a feedwater heater fluidically connected to the pre-economizer. The feedwater heater receives and heats a supply of water from the pre-economizer. The system has an economizer which is adapted to receive the supply of water from the feedwater heater.