baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2010203067-B2 (AU)
Title: A reflux valve and a pipeline installation including the reflux valve
Inventor: HOBBS ANDREW
IPC: E03F7/04
Filed: 2010-07-20
Granted: 2014-05-22
Abstract: This invention generally relates to a reflux valve and also extends to a reflux valve installation and a pipeline installation including the reflux valve. The reflux valve, 5 comprising: a valve housing defining an inlet and an outlet and a flow passage extending from the inlet to the outlet, the housing further defining an access port providing access to the flow passage. A removable closure removably mounted over the access port in a close position to close off the flow passage, and that can be removed to open up the flow passage for providing access to the flow passage 10 within the housing. A valve member received within the housing which permits flow through the housing in one direction and resists flow through the housing in an opposed direction. Figure 1 to accompany the abstract. I--40
Patent AU-2010212444-B2 (AU)
Title: Packing box
Inventor: YAMADA NAOTO
IPC: B65D5/06
Filed: 2010-08-19
Granted: 2012-06-14
Abstract: A packing box (10) includes a plurality of side plates (11), an outer cover (14) and an inner cover (16). The plurality of side plates (11) is provided mutually and continuously through a first bending portion (21). The outer cover (14) is linked to at least one of the 5 side plates (1 Ic) through a second bending portion (22) crossing the first bending portion (21), and serves to block a packed product port (13) formed by the side plates (11). The inner cover (16) is linked to the outer cover (14) through a third bending portion (23) on an extension of the first bending portion (21), and is linked to any of the side plates (I Ib, lId) being adjacent to the side plate (lIc) provided with the outer cover (14) through a 10 fourth bending portion (24) in the same direction as the second bending portion (22). The inner cover (16) is bent inward through a fifth bending portion (25) extended from a crossing position of the third bending portion (23) and the fourth bending portion (24). A14 B' 15a -23 11a lib
Patent AU-2010228132-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of tissue repair
Inventor: ZHENG MING HAO
IPC: A61K35/32
Filed: 2010-03-29
Granted: 2012-06-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of repairing tissue. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of using cells and an implantable support for the repair of tissue defects, where the implantable support and cells are implanted into the tissue defect less than 2 hours after the cells are applied to the support.
Patent AU-2010235970-B2 (AU)
Title: Gaming system with non-cash-based progressive awards
Inventor: GOMEZ BENJAMIN T
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2010-10-22
Granted: 2012-11-15
Abstract: A gaming method includes displaying on a display a progressive award as a cash value and incrementing the progressive award in response to play of one or more processor controlled wagering games or gaming devices linked to the progressive award. One or more processors are used to convert the cash value of the progressive award to a plurality of non cash values of respective different game parameters, and, in response to a triggering event, a progressive game is awarded using the non-cash value of one of the game parameters. 700> Display a Progressive Award in the Form of a Cash-value Representation 702I__ Determine Whether a Triggering Event has Occurred (in the Current Wagering Game or in a Different Wagering Game) 704 - I Transform the Cash-value Representation into a Non-cash value Representation 706I_ _ Display the Non-cash-value Representation to the Player
Patent AU-2010247961-B2 (AU)
Title: Surgical fasteners, applicator instruments, and methods for deploying surgical fasteners
Inventor: COHN SIMON
IPC: A61B17/128
Filed: 2010-05-07
Granted: 2015-01-22
Abstract: A firing system for an applicator instrument adapted to dispense surgical fasteners includes a housing, an elongated shaft extending from the housing, a firing rod disposed within the elongated shaft, a firing rod release engageable with the firing rod for preventing distal movement of the firing rod during at least one stage of a firing cycle, a trigger mounted to the housing, and a firing spring having a first end connected with the firing rod and a second end adapted for being sequentially coupled and decoupled from the trigger during the firing cycle. The firing cycle includes an initial stage in which the trigger is open and decoupled from the energy storing element, and the firing spring is at least partially compressed, and a piloting stage during which the firing rod release is disengaged from the firing rod for enabling distal movement of the firing rod.
Patent AU-2010263288-B2 (AU)
Title: Strip splicing
Inventor: LARSSON INGEMAR
IPC: B31B50/72
Filed: 2010-05-25
Granted: 2016-01-14
Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of splicing two sealing strips (5, 6) and a sealing strip formed by the method. The sealing strip is placed at longitudinal edges (11, 12) of a packaging material web (10), used for packaging containers for liquid foods. The sealing strips (5, 6) to be spliced are cut each forming an oblique edge (7, 8) of about 45°, as seen in plan view. The oblique edges (7, 8) are then placed one on top of the other forming an overlapping area. The overlapping area is in the form of an oblique band having a length of about 3 mm. The ends of the sealing strips (5, 6) are then fused together by heating both from one side at the overlapping area.
Patent AU-2010310322-B2 (AU)
Title: Onboard automatic umbrella
Inventor: CHEN WENJIE
IPC: B60J11/04
Filed: 2010-10-19
Granted: 2013-11-28
Abstract: An onboard automatic umbrella comprises an onboard umbrella box, and an umbrella rib transmission mechanism, an umbrella rib lifting mechanism, a sunproof mechanism and an umbrella fabric windproof device, all of which are disposed in the onboard umbrella box. Said onboard umbrella box comprises an umbrella box body (1) and an umbrella box cover (2). Said umbrella box cover (2) is a part of a vehicle roof shell, and sealably connected to the rest part of the vehicle roof shell. Said umbrella box body (1) is sealably connected to the rest part of the vehicle roof shell when said the umbrella box cover (2) is opened. The umbrella rib lifting mechanism is fixedly hinged in said umbrella box body (1). Said umbrella rib transmission mechanism, the sunproof mechanism, and the umbrella fabric windproof device are positioned above said umbrella rib lifting mechanism and fixed to an umbrella cover base plate (16) of said umbrella box cover (2) by an upper gland (17) of a plane thrust bearing. The umbrella has small size and large shielding area, is beautiful and convenient to use, and does not increase wind resistance. The umbrella can save energy consumed for cooling, and is favorable for environmental protection.
Patent AU-2010311138-B2 (AU)
Title: Device and apparatus
Inventor: WAKELEY PHILIP
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2010-11-02
Granted: 2014-08-28
Abstract: A device (1) for carrying out a chemical or biochemical reaction and detecting the results, such as an assay to detect a target nucleic acid in a sample, said device comprising (i) a first well (8) in which a chemical or biochemical reaction such as a nucleic acid amplification reaction may be effected in a liquid phase or a receiving means for such a first well; (ii) a first channel (16) extending from the first well; (iii) a lateral flow assay device (32) arranged to receive liquid contents from said first channel, optionally by way of second well, on a bibulous membrane thereon, wherein said membrane contains elements that are able to detect the products of the chemical or biochemical reaction such as a target nucleic acid. Methods for using such devices and apparatus for carrying out assays using these are also described and claimed.
Patent AU-2011201476-B2 (AU)
Title: A closing tool
Inventor: RYAN JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A01C5/06
Filed: 2011-03-31
Granted: 2015-03-26
Abstract: A CLOSING TOOL Abstract A closing tool (10) to be attached to a plough frame to engage a soil layer, the tool (10) includes an attachment stem (12) via which the closing tool (10) is attached to 5 the plough frame. Secured to the lower portion (14) of the stem (12) are wear resistant members (19). 00 00f rOO0660 C-47
Patent AU-2011245898-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and method of performing minimization of drive tests
Inventor: YI SEUNG JUNE
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 2011-04-27
Granted: 2013-11-28
Abstract: A method and corresponding apparatus for performing minimization of drive tests (MDT) in a mobile communication system are provided. The method may include receiving, by a base station, a control message from a user equipment (UE). The control message may be one of a MDT prohibit indication configured to indicate the base station should not select the UE for performing MDT, a UE status indication including at least one first UE parameter to be used by the base station when selecting MDT UEs, and a MDT measurement rejection when at least one second UE parameter differs from a predetermined UE parameter threshold.
Patent AU-2011253776-B2 (AU)
Title: Telephony services for programmable multimedia controller
Inventor: JACOBSON ARTHUR A
IPC: H04M1/247
Filed: 2011-12-01
Granted: 2013-10-31
Abstract: A programmable multimedia controller which may be programmed to provide advanced, diverse telephony services including video phone calls, audio and video conferencing, voicemail, text messaging and answering machine functions among s others. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a touchscreen which is interfaced with the multimedia controller may be used as a virtual telephone, intercom or other communication or control device. By displaying a simulated tele phone keypad, intercom controls or other appropriate controls on the touchscreen, a user may access both basic and advanced features and functions in a way that is intui mn tive and familiar. In an alternative embodiment, a simple remote control may be used with a television to enable user access to the same advanced telephony services as with the touchscreen. The programmable multimedia controller may be directly con nected with conventional handsets to provided plain old telephone service (POTS) as well private branch exchange (PBX) service.
Patent AU-2011257348-B2 (AU)
Title: Agricultural formulations with acyl morpholines and polar aprotic co-solvents
Inventor: WESTBYE PETER
IPC: A01N37/40
Filed: 2011-05-24
Granted: 2014-02-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation comprising a pesticide and/or a plant growth regulator; an acyl morpholine of the formula (I) where R is H, CH
Patent AU-2011261296-B2 (AU)
Title: System and method for planning and monitoring multi-dose radiopharmaceutical usage on radiopharmaceutical injectors
Inventor: AGAMAITE JAMES
IPC: A61M3/00
Filed: 2011-06-03
Granted: 2016-05-12
Abstract: A method for planning and monitoring radio pharmaceutical usage during a plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures includes: providing a schedule of the plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures to produce a planned patient schedule; based on the planned patient schedule, calculating a multi-dose container configuration for use during the plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures; transferring the planned patient schedule to a radio pharmaceutical fluid delivery system; loading the multi-dose patient configuration into the radio pharmaceutical fluid delivery system; and conducting the plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures based on the planned patient schedule.
Patent AU-2011286358-B2 (AU)
Title: Hatch cover latching system method and apparatus
Inventor: BARANOWSKI KENNETH M
IPC: B61D17/16
Filed: 2011-06-16
Granted: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A railcar hatch cover latching system including a sliding mechanism attached to a movable portion of the hatch cover and a latching apparatus associated with the hatch cover. The latching apparatus has a biased assembly, a bar and at least one profiled stop. The bar extends through the biased assembly. The biased assembly is configured to allow the bar to pass through the biased assembly with a first force requirement. The at least one profiled stop is positioned on the bar to encounter the biased assembly and having a second force requirement to move the bar past the at least one profiled stop, the second force being greater than the first force.
Patent AU-2011296434-B2 (AU)
Title: Vision system for facilitating the automated application of disinfectant to the teats of dairy livestock
Inventor: HOFMAN HENK
IPC: A01J5/007
Filed: 2011-08-12
Granted: 2015-10-22
Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a controller operable to access an image signal generated by a camera. The accessed image signal corresponds to one or more features of the rear of a dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine positions of each of the hind legs of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal. The controller is further operable to determine a position of an udder of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal and the determined positions of the hind legs of the dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine, based on the image signal and the determined position of the udder of the dairy livestock, a spray position from which a spray tool may apply disinfectant to the teats of the dairy livestock.
Patent AU-2011308863-B2 (AU)
Title: Shuttle for automated warehouse
Inventor: HORTIG PHILIPP J
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 2011-09-29
Granted: 2015-06-25
Abstract: A shuttle (20) is provided for a warehouse having a runway for the shuttle and a plurality of shelves extending along and adjacent to the runway. The shuttle (20) includes a chassis (28) made up of first and second chassis portions (30,32) and an article - carrying area (38) between the chassis portions (30,32). A pair of first running wheels (34) are provided on the first chassis portion (30) to travel along the runway. A pair of second running wheels (36) are provided on the chassis (28) spaced from said first running wheels (34) to travel along the runway. A pair of extendable arms (40) is mounted to the chassis (28) in order to transfer an article between one of said shelves and the article - carrying area (38). The arms (40) are extendable to transfer an article to or from one of the shelves and are retractable to transfer an article to or from the article - carrying area (38). A connector assembly (42) connects the first and second chassis portions (30,32). One of the arms (40a) is mounted to the first chassis portion (30) and the other of said arms (40b) is mounted to the second chassis portion (32). The connector assembly (42) is able to vary the spacing between the first and second chassis portions (30,32) thereby varying the spacing between the arms (40a, 40b) to engage articles of different widths.
Patent AU-2011319851-B2 (AU)
Title: RFID chip tray
Inventor: GRONAU GREGORY S
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2011-10-27
Granted: 2015-11-05
Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a chip tray for storing casino currency. By way of example, one chip tray is a dual chip tray having a lower housing assembly having an interior configured for receiving at least one removable chip tray for holding gaming currency. A top tray sub assembly is hinged relative to the lower housing assembly to pivot between a closed position and an open position. A chip tray lid is provided to cover the lower housing assembly in a covered position. In another example, RFID antennas are positioned within the lower housing assembly and the top tray sub assembly. The RFID antennas are configured to read and communicate with RFID-enabled gaming currency in the lower housing assembly and the top tray sub assembly.
Patent AU-2012203019-B2 (AU)
Title: Downlight including a ball joint housing
Inventor: NEGRONE BRYAN
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 2012-05-23
Granted: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A downlight assembly for installation in a ceiling said assembly including a body adapted to house a ball joint holding a downlight, the ball joint held in place by a clamp ring attached to the body. The ball joint comprises a ball top and a ball bottom. Biasing springs 5 are located between the clamp ring and the body adapted to be compressed to allow for movement between the ball joint and the body thus enabling the direction of the downlight to be adjusted. Fig. 6 Fig. 7 50! 42 x4/ 48 Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Patent AU-2012217645-B2 (AU)
Title: Managing buffer overflow conditions
Inventor: STANFILL CRAIG W
IPC: G06F9/54
Filed: 2012-02-16
Granted: 2015-10-22
Abstract: Systems and techniques include, in some implementations, a computer implemented method storing (308) a portion of data elements present in a first buffer (110) in a second buffer (112) in response to detecting an overflow condition of the first buffer (306), wherein the data elements in the first buffer are sorted according to a predetermined order, and inserting a proxy data element in the first buffer to represent the portion of data elements stored to the second buffer.
Patent AU-2012246069-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods for determining ligand binding to a target protein using a thermal shift assay
Inventor: NORDLUND PAR
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2012-04-18
Granted: 2016-09-22
Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of determining whether a non-purified sample contains a target protein bound to a ligand of interest comprising the steps of: a) exposing said non-purified sample to a temperature which is capable of causing or enhancing precipitation of the unbound target protein to a greater extent than it is capable of causing or enhancing precipitation of the target protein bound to said ligand; b) processing the product of step a) in order to separate soluble from insoluble protein; and c) analysing either or both the soluble and insoluble protein fractions of step b) for the presence of target protein, wherein said target protein is not detected on the basis of enzymatic activity of a tag, peptide, polypeptide or protein fused thereto. Particularly, the invention may be used to determine whether drugs can bind to their protein targets in samples derived from patients to ascertain whether a certain drug can be used in a therapy for that patient. Additionally, the invention is directed to an instrument for use in the methods of the invention and use of a kit in the methods of the invention comprising an antibody and/or a non-protein fusion tag.
Patent AU-2012284471-B2 (AU)
Title: Convertible creeper assembly
Inventor: BRITTINGHAM ERIC A
IPC: B25H5/00
Filed: 2012-07-10
Granted: 2017-02-02
Abstract: A creeper assembly is provided that includes a frame assembly supported on a plurality of wheels for movement along a support surface. The frame assembly includes a seat and a backrest that extends from the seat. The frame assembly is adjustable between a lowered lying position, wherein the seat and the backrest are in a horizontal position at a first height above the support surface, and a raised seated position, wherein the seat is in a horizontal position at a second height above the support surface and the backrest is inclined in an upright position relative to the seat. An actuator is provided on the frame assembly that is operable for adjusting the frame assembly between the lowered lying position and the raised seated position.
Patent AU-2012297137-B2 (AU)
Title: Compounds for binding to the platelet specific glycoprotein IIb/IIIa and their use for imaging of thrombi
Inventor: BERGER MARKUS
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2012-08-17
Granted: 2017-03-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fluorine containing compounds, methods for their preparation, the intermediates of the synthesis, their use as diagnostic agents, especially for imaging of thrombi. The invention relates to positron emission tomography (PET) agents and associated precursor reagents, and methods for producing such radiolabeled agents for imaging of thrombi in a mammalian body. More particulariy, the invention relates to small, nonpeptide, high-affinity, specific-binding glycoprotein llb/IIIa antagonists for imaging of thrombi.
Patent AU-2012335374-B2 (AU)
Title: A bone sizing guide
Inventor: LESLIE IAN
IPC: A61B17/15
Filed: 2012-10-18
Granted: 2017-05-18
Abstract: A bone sizing guide for assessing the size of an end of a bone includes a body (6) having a foot component (2) with a first surface (10) to rest against an end surface of the bone and a foot (12) extending transverse to the first surface to contact a side surface of the bone. A superstructure (40) is coupled to the body so that the superstructure can slide relative to the body towards and away from the body, at least one of the superstructure and the body being adjustable so that the rotational direction in which the superstructure extends relative to the foot component about a first axis extending transverse to the first surface is adjustable. A stylus (53) extends from the superstructure transverse to the first surface of the body, the stylus having a tip to contact a surface of the bone, and a scale (64) is coupled to or formed on a first one of the superstructure and the body. An indicator (52) is coupled to or formed on a second one of the superstructure and the body to identify a position on the scale. The identified position on the scale shifts as the superstructure slides towards or away from the body, and the identified position shifts as the superstructure rotates relative to the body without sliding motion between the superstructure and the body, such that the identified position on the scale is indicative of the distance between the stylus and the foot.
Patent AU-2012340235-B2 (AU)
Title: Fuel dispensing environment utilizing retrofit broadband communication system
Inventor: CARAPELLI GIOVANNI
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2012-11-16
Granted: 2018-04-26
Abstract: A fueling environment communication system for providing high bandwidth information via existing field wiring to a plurality of forecourt devices. The communication system according to this aspect comprises a back room communication module having a first plurality of Ethernet ports for connection to external devices using Ethernet communication and a second plurality of Ethernet ports. The back room communication module further comprises a plurality of modulation interface devices each connected on a first, side to a respective one of the second plurality of Ethernet ports. A summing and isolation module having a high pass filter is connected to each of the modulation interface devices on a second side thereof to pass a modulated high frequency signal. The summing and isolation module further has a low pass filter through which low frequency legacy data can be passed and combined with said modulated high frequency signal, in addition, summing and isolation module is connectable via existing field wiring to communicate with forecourt devices in point-to-point fashion.
Patent AU-2012392929-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for preventing soil erosion
Inventor: JI PENGFEI
IPC: C09K17/00
Filed: 2012-10-23
Granted: 2017-03-02
Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing soil erosion in which a nonionic guar and/or a cationic guar is applied on or into the soil. A method for preventing water runoff of a soil in which a nonionic guar and/or a cationic guar is applied on or into the soil is also provided. A treated soil against the soil erosion susceptible to be obtained by the method for preventing soil erosion in which a nonionic guar and/or a cationic guar is applied on or into the soil is also provided.