baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent JP-2001514754-A (JP)
IPC: G01N29/032
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting gas bubbles, in a liquid flow, comprises a one-piece housing (1) of a material that is transmissive to ultrasound, a liquid passage (2) extending through the housing (1), inlet and outlet means on the housing (1) for connecting the liquid passage (2) to the liquid flow, and ultrasonic transducer means (3, 4) on the housing on each side of the liquid passage (2), one transducer means being arranged as sender and the other transducer means being arranged as receiver, with the liquid passage (2) positioned in the sound transmission path between the sender and the receiver, whereby inhomogeneities in the liquid flow can be detected based on the emitted ultrasound energy that is received by the receiver. The housing (1) has two opposed recesses (6, 7), one on the sender side of the liquid passage (2) and one on the receiver side thereof, which recesses in a direction perpendicular to the sound transmission path as well as to the liquid passage.
Patent JP-2001506100-A (JP)
Title: 少なくとも一つの二重モード移動局を、割り当てられたプライベート基地局に登録する方法
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 1998-03-20
Abstract: (57)【要約】
本発明は、少なくとも一つの二重モード移動局（ＭＳＳ）を、割り当てられたプライベート基地局（ＤＢＳ）に登録する方法に関する。プライベート基地局は公共電話回線ネットワーク（ＰＳＴＮ、ＩＳＤＮ）に接続され、送信と受信において、セルラー無線システムの周波数に近いかあるいは同じ周波数を使用する。二重モード移動局（ＭＭＳ）は、プライベート基地局を介して通信する「コードレス」モード、又はセルラーシステムの基地局（ＢＴＳ）を介して通信する「セルラー」モードで動作することができる。プライベート基地局への二重モード移動局の登録は、二重モード移動局が「コードレス」モードで動作することを可能にするための予備段階を構成し、この段階で、着信呼又は発信呼に続く、プライベート基地局を介しての二重モード移動局と他の電話設備との間の通話が確立される。本発明によれば、登録方法は、各信号の送信周波数を決定する、予め設定された周波数ジャンプ規則と、二重モード移動局が最初の信号を送信する際の予め設定された上りリンク開始周波数とに基づくプロトコルに従う信号交換を含む。上りリンク開始周波数ジャンプ規則は、二重モード移動局及び割り当てられているプライベート基地局に固有であり且つ知られている。
Patent JP-2000510179-A (JP)
IPC: C11D3/395
Filed: 1997-05-05
Abstract: Disclosed herein are bleaching systems that contain a peroxide and an activator. The activator is a cyanopyridine N-oxide, preferably 2, 3, or 4-cyanopyridine N-oxide. The peroxide is preferably hydrogen peroxide. When such bleaching systems are utilized in an aqueous alkaline environment, they provide bleaching performance on a variety of stains on both hard and soft surfaces.
Patent JP-2001516247-A (JP)
Title: 歯科治療時における充填材料の挿入手段
IPC: A61K6/884
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: (57)【要約】
歯のうちの特に隣接歯に対して隣接しているキャビテイを充填するために、歯科治療における光硬化性充填材料（５）を配置するための圧密充填器であって、長さ方向においては、テーパ状円錐形状であり、充填材料に対して押しつけられるべき端部は、正方形断面であるとともに丸められた形状であり、長さ方向側面のうちの１つの面は、凹形状（１２）であるとともに、この面に対して反対側に位置した面は、凸形状（１３）であり、充填材料から遠い側の端部には、孔（７）および開口（１１）が設けられ、これら孔および開口に対しては、ハンドルが、例えばアマルガムプラガー（８）が、連結されるようになっている。
Patent JP-2001519843-A (JP)
Title: 基材に撥油性および撥水性を与える混合フルオロケミカル炭化水素縮合体
IPC: C14C9/00
Filed: 1997-04-08
Abstract: (57)【要約】
本発明は、（ｉ）メチロール化アミンまたはそのアルコキシル化誘導体、（ｉｉ）炭素原子数が少なくとも６の炭化水素基を有し、炭化水素基が必要に応じて３つ以下の置換基で置換されたアルコール、チオール、アミドまたは酸からなる群から選択される炭化水素化合物および（ｉｉｉ）式（Ｉ）(式中、Ｒ f はフッ素化脂肪族基であり、Ｘ 1 は有機２価結合基であり、Ｚ 1 はヒドロキシ基、チオール基、アミド基または酸基であり、ｎは０または１である)によるフッ素化化合物の縮合体の１種以上を含むフルオロケミカル組成物を提供する。本発明は、さらに、基材、特にテキスタイルまたは革に撥水性および撥油性を与えるための前記フルオロケミカル組成物の使用を提供する。本発明は、さらに、前記フルオロケミカル組成物を用いて前記基材を処理する方法と、処理後の基材とを提供する。本発明のフルオロケミカル組成物は非フッ素化溶媒に容易に溶解し、特に革基材において良好な撥油性および撥水性を示す。
Patent JP-2001527645-A (JP)
Title: ムラ欠陥検出方法および検出装置
IPC: G06T7/40
Filed: 1998-04-06
Abstract: (57)【要約】
画像からブロッブ参照マスクを形成するステップ（８２０）と、画像から参照画像を形成するステップと、第１のブロッブを含む画像の一部を、画像の一部に対応する参照画像の一部と置き換えることによって、画像から改変画像を形成するステップ（８４０）と、改変画像に応答して、画像中に第２のブロッブを配置するステップ（８６０）と、を包含する、画像中にブロッブを配置するための方法。
Patent JP-2001527548-A (JP)
Title: 置換４−（３−アルケニルベンゾイル）ピラゾール
IPC: A01N43/56
Filed: 1998-05-05
Abstract: (57)【要約】
式Ｉ：
 ［但し、Ｒ 1 及びＲ 2 が、それぞれ水素、ニトロ、ハロゲン、シアノ、チオシアナト、アルキル、ハロアルキル、アルコキシアルキル、アルケニル、アルキニル、−ＯＲ 6 、−ＯＣＯＲ 7 、−ＯＳＯ 2 Ｒ 7 、−ＳＨ、−Ｓ（Ｏ） n Ｒ 8 、−ＳＯ 2 ＯＲ 6 、−ＳＯ 2 ＮＲ 6 Ｒ 9 、−ＮＲ 9 ＳＯ 2 Ｒ 7 又はＮＲ 9 ＣＯＲ 7 を表し；Ｒ 3 が、水素、ハロゲン、アルキル、ハロアルキル、アルコキシ、アルケニル又はアルキニルを表し；Ｒ 4 及びＲ 5 が、それぞれ水素、ニトロ、ハロゲン、シアノ、チオシアナト、アルキル、ハロアルキル、シクロアルキル、アルケニル、シクロアルケニル、アルキニル、アルキルチオ、ハロアルコキシ、−ＣＯＲ 10 、−ＣＯ 2 Ｒ 10 、−ＣＯＳＲ 10 、−ＣＯＮＲ 10 Ｒ 11 、−Ｃ（Ｒ 12 ）＝ＮＲ 13 、−ＰＯ（ＯＲ 10 ）（ＯＲ 11 ）；又は置換されていても良いアルキル、ヘテロシクリル、ヘテロシクリルアルキル、フェニル、フェニルアルキル、ヘテロアリール又はヘテロアリールアルキルを表すか；或いはＲ 4 及びＲ 5 が合体して、置換されていても、及び／又はヘテロ原子により遮断されていても良いアルカンジイル鎖を形成し；Ｑが、４位で結合する置換ピラゾールを表す。］で表される４−（３−アルケニルベンゾイル）ピラゾール、及びその農業上有用な塩；式Ｉの化合物の製造方法；これらからなる組成物；及び望ましくない植物を制御するためのこれらの誘導体又は組成物の使用。
Patent JP-2002500698-A (JP)
IPC: C09D175/02
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing aqueous polyurethane dispersions, which comprises the following steps: (a) formation of a prepolymer having NCO functional groups by reaction, in a solvent, of a polyisocyanate, a polydiene having hydroxyl terminal groups and a mass {overscore (Mn of at least 2000 and a diol containing neutralized acid functional groups, the NCO functional groups being in excess with respect to the OH functional groups; b) dispersion of the prepolymer in water; (c) addition of a diamine-type chain extender; (d) evaporation of the solvent in order to obtain an aqueous polyurethane-urea dispersion. It also relates to aqueous dispersions essentially containing no solvent and containing 30 to 40% by weight solids; the coatings that are obtained from these dispersions are particularly hydrophobic.
Patent JP-2002514372-A (JP)
Title: コールセンターを拠点とする顧客サービスを提供するためのシステムおよび方法
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: (57)【要約】
顧客調査やオーダー入力のようなコールセンター・サービスを提供するためのシステムおよび方法は、データによって駆動し、かつ、各々の顧客用に別個のアプリケーション・プログラムを開発することなく多くの様々な顧客に対してサービスを行うために用いられ得る。ＰＣワークステーション上のアプリケーションとして動作する製品は、顧客プロファイルを根底的なアプリケーションに組み込むことにより特定の顧客用に容易にカスタマイズされる基本的な通話フローを提供する。根底的なアプリケーションは、スタートアップにおいて、種々のサービスのために予め定義された顧客プロファイルを検索する。エージェント・ワークステーションが通話を受信すると、アプリケーションは、呼び出された番号のようなキーによって特定の顧客プロファイルを参照する。次に、アプリケーションは、顧客プロファイルの下で、質問および応答調査、顧客の製品に対するオーダーを取るなどのような幾つかの基本的な通話フロー処理の１つを行う。アプリケーションは、顧客プロファイルを読み取りかつ解釈し、さらに、通話処理の間にその顧客に特有の情報を特定の場所に挿入する。
Patent MD-20040251-A (MD)
Inventor: BOSTAN ION
IPC: B24B7/10
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: Inventia se refera la industria constructoare de masini, in special la prelucrarea rotilor dintate.Dispozitivul pentru prelucrarea rotilor dintate include un corp 1 dotat cu un element de reazem, executat in forma de semicilindru pentru amplasarea lui in locasul masinii-unelte, o traversa 2 fixatade corp 1, un arbore-manivela 3, un balansier 4. De balansier 4 este prins un brat reglabil 5. Bratul 5 este amplasat  simetric prin intermediul uneipene prismatice 6. Scula 7 impreuna cu mecanismulde actionare se instaleaza sub unghiul necesar, prin intermediul rotirea bratului 5 in jurul unui stift 8. Balansierul 4 este legat cinematic cu sistemul mobil de coordonate OX1Y1Z1, iar corpul 1 - cu sistemul de coordonate fix OXYZ. Axa arborelui-manivela 3 coincide cu axa Z1, iar axa semifabricatului - cu axa Z.
Patent MD-20050288-A (MD)
Inventor: RASSOHIN ION
IPC: B23B5/12
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: Inventia se refera la domeniul de prelucrare a metalelor prin aschiere si poate fi utilizata pentrustrunjirea barelor sau arborilor lungi la strung.Dispozitivul pentru strunjirea barelor sau arborilor contine doua flanse fixate coaxial intre ele, in fiecare fiind executata o gaura centrala cu rebord, in care este instalat un rulment cu bile, in inelul interior al caruia este montata o bucsa. Diametrul interior al unei bucse este egal cu diametrul barei sau arborelui strunjit, iar al alteia – cu diametrul barei sau arborelui nestrunjit. Intreflanse, pe partea frontala a uneia din ele, este sudat un portcutit, in care este fixat cu un surubun cutit. Pentru avansarea barei sau arborelui deprelucrat in portcutitul strungului este instalata o bucsa cu surub, diametrul interior al careia este egal cu diametrul barei sau al arborelui nestrunjit. Procedeul de pregatire a barelor sau arborilor pentru strunjire include strunjirea frontala, gaurirea si filetarea gaurilor pe ambele suprafetefrontale ale barei sau arborelui, strunjirea a doua varfuri de reazem cu un capat filetat, unul avand diametrul egal cu diametrul barei sau al arborelui strunjit, iar altul – cu diametrul barei sau al arborelui nestrunjit, si insurubarea lor in suprafetele frontale ale barei sau ale arborelui. In mandrina strungului se prinde dispozitivul de strunjire, avand cutitul montat la diametrul de strunjire, iar pe ghidajele batiului se monteaza pe centrul strungului o luneta fixa. Prin luneta, bucsa instalata in  portcutit si prin bucsele din rulmentii cu bile se introduce pana la cutit bara sau arborele cu varful, diametrul caruia este egal cu diametrul de strunjire, apoi bara sau arborele este fixat cu un surub in bucsa instalata in  portcutit.
Patent MX-156812-A (MX)
Inventor: YUNAN MALAK ELIAS
IPC: F42D1/04
Filed: 1982-12-16
Abstract: A detonator closed at one end by a primer shell (1) whose integrally closed end (1a) has a percussion-sensitive primer charge (3) supported adjacent its inside surface, and its outside surface (2a) disposed across the end of the detonator shell, is actuated by the detonation of one or two lengths of low-energy detonating cord (LEDC) adjacent the primer shell's outside end surface, a single length (7) of LEDC being arrayed in segments (7c, 7d) thereof, or two lengths arrayed in a manner such that a segment (7c, 7d) from each length, is anchored in place in side-by-side relationship adjacent said surface. This cord array assures reliable ignition of a center- or rim-fired percussion primer by means of the side-output of LEDC even with explosive core loadings at the low end of the LEDC loading range. A preferred detonator has a sleeve (14) having a loop-like projection (16) most preferably M-shaped, diametrically disposed beyond the primer shell end through which a looped length of LEDC can be threaded in various ways to hold the pair of segments adjacent the primer shell.
Patent MX-158525-A (MX)
Inventor: MIYAMOTO SOTOSHI
IPC: C23C22/73
Filed: 1983-08-23
Abstract: Metal surfaces are phosphated by acidic aqueous phosphate solutions containing:
 (a) from 0.1 to 2 g/l of zinc ion;
 (b) from 5 to 50 g/l of phosphate ion;
 (c) from 0.2 to 4 g/l of manganese ion;
 (d) at least 0.05 g/1 of fluoride ion; and
 (e) a phosphating accelerator. 
<??>The phosphated metal surface is suitable for electro-coating.
Patent NO-20003636-A (NO)
Inventor: SØRENSEN PER
IPC: F25D21/14
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: A device for cooling products ( 12 ) contained in a transport system, comprises at least one lead-down duct with an upper and a lower portion, where the upper portion is arranged to be supplied with products from a feeder device ( 21 ), and where the lower portion comprises a product outlet ( 33 ). The device is characterized in that at least one lead-down duct ( 31 ) is connected at or near its upper portion with a supply channel ( 41 ) for air provided from an external air cooling device ( 61 ). The lead-down duct ( 31 ) is preferably terminated at the lower portion by a termination piece ( 34 ) with at least one discharge opening, connected with a ventilation duct ( 35 ), and the ventilation duct ( 35 ) is preferably directly or indirectly connected to the intake ( 62 ) for the cooling device ( 61 ). The invention also relates to a method for cooling products contained in a transport system.
Patent NZ-186579-A (NZ)
Title: Subscriber line-trunk circuit microprocessor controlled
Inventor: TREIBER R
IPC: H04Q3/24
Filed: 1978-02-28
Abstract: The cut-in appts. is operative between a two-way subscriber channel working with analogue signals and digital equipment, esp. - subscriber circuit for telephone installations with digital coupling fields. A coder is provided that converts analogue into digital signals. Its output terminals are connected to a clamping device. The latter selectively suppresses the coder output signals by subtraction of unwanted signals in digital form. - The output terminals of the clamping device are coupled to the digital equipment. A decoder converts the digital signals of the latter into analogue signals. The decoder output is connected to a summing circuit.
Patent NZ-226060-A (NZ)
Title: Method of manufacturing paper pulp involving carbon dioxide treatment immediately after the bleaching treatment; paper pulp
Inventor: LACHAPELLE RAYMOND
IPC: D21C9/00
Filed: 1988-09-06
Abstract: Process for producing a paper pulp comprising a stage of H or P treatment just before the purification of the pulp or its transfer to the papermaking machine, where the neutralisation of the bleached pulp is performed with the aid of carbonic acid instead of sulphur dioxide.
Patent NZ-241520-A (NZ)
Title: Retail purchasing: discounts accumulated and printout produced
Inventor: GREER TOMMY D
IPC: G06Q20/38
Filed: 1992-02-04
Abstract: Apparatus, and a corresponding method, for creating a cumulative discount certificate in response to the purchase of multiple discountable products in a retail customer order. A record pertaining to each item purchased is examined to determine whether the item is intended to be subject to a discount. If it is, a the terms of the discount are accumulated until the end of the customer order, at which time a cumulative discount certificate will be printed for all of the qualifying items. Printing may be inhibited based on selected conditions, such as the total dollar amount of the order. <IMAGE>
Patent NZ-248834-A (NZ)
Title: Planar array of reaction tube covers formed by nodules spaced on web: nodule lower part fitting into tube and upper part being convex
Inventor: PICOZZA ENRICO
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1993-10-01
Abstract: An array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes comprises a unitary body of flexible material having a plurality of flexible plastic nodules. Each nodule is adapted to seal one of the reaction tubes. Each of the nodules is flexible held in a predetermined planar spaced relationship from each other in rows, preferably in rows and columns, by an integral web having a plurality of apertures therethrough. Each of the nodules has a downwardly convex, generally hemispherical lower portion extending from the web, an upwardly convex upper portion extending from the web over the lower portion, and a centrally domed nipple extending upwardly from the upper portion. <IMAGE>
Patent NZ-260813-A (NZ)
Title: Alternative routing of calls through network of exchanges in response to congestion
Inventor: KUMMEL KLAUS-PETER
IPC: H04Q3/66
Filed: 1994-06-22
Abstract: In the alternate routing in a communication network (NI) for switched connections, the path sections for setting up a connection are tested step by step for their seizability from exchange (Vst A,... Vst E, Vst G, Vst H) to exchange (Vst B,... Vst F, Vst G, Vst H). Blocking (BL1) of a path section and lacking or failed overflow mandatorily cause the desired connection to be released to the originating exchange (Vst A). According to the invention, the alternate routing can be used again step by step in rear transit exchanges (Vst C) involved in the setting up of the connection when the blocked connection is released in the reverse direction. <IMAGE>
Patent NZ-275205-A (NZ)
Title: Use of bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein in treating gram-negative bacterial infection
Inventor: COHEN JONATHAN
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating gram-negative bacterial infections, using BPI protein products. Co-treatment, or concurrent administration, of BPI protein product with an antibiotic in treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections improves the therapeutic effectiveness of the antibiotic, including increasing antibiotic susceptibility of gram-negative bacteria and reversing resistance of the bacteria to antibiotics.
Patent NZ-277483-A (NZ)
Title: 1-arylindole derivatives and medicaments
Inventor: ANDERSEN KIM
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 1994-12-15
Abstract: 3-substituted 1-arylindole compound having general Formula I <CHEM>       wherein Ar is an optionally substituted aryl group; X represents a bond, a divalent hydrocarbon group or methyleneoxy or -thioxo; R<1>_R<4> are hydrogen or substituents; R<5> is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, alkyl or alkenyl; R<6> and R<7> are hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl;   R<8> is alkyl or alkenyl a group of Formula 1a or 1b : <CHEM>   wherein; W is O or S; U is N or CH ; Z is (CH2)m, 1,2-phenylene, CH=CH, COCH2 or CSCH2-; V is O, S, CH2, or NR<10>, wherein R<10> is hydrogen or alkyl; U<1> is O, S, CH2 or NR<11>, wherein R<11> is as R<10>; and V<1> is NR<12>R<13>, OR<14>, SR<15> or CR<16>R<17>R<18>, where each of R<12>-R<18> are as the R<10>-substituents; R<9> is hydrogen or alkyl; or R<9> is linked to R<7> to form a ring; or R<8> and R<9> together form a morpholinyl or piperidinyl ring, the latter optionally substituted by alkyl or a group of Formula 1a or 1b, or a carbamoyl group, show central antiserotonergic activity and possibly also antidopaminergic activity and are, accordingly, useful in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The compounds are prepared by methodt known pr. se.
Patent NZ-282881-A (NZ)
Title: Double skin panel comprising facing steel plates 2mm to 32mm thick joined by cross-members which are of 100mm to 800mm length and which are spaced apart by 15 to 50 times the plate thickness and for filling with concrete
Inventor: BOWERMAN HUGH GORDON
IPC: B23K11/00
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB95/00749 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 25, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 25, 1996 PCT Filed Mar. 31, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/27109 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 12, 1995A double skin composite panel comprising two steel facing plates of thickness between 2 mm and 32 mm is joined together by cross-members. Each cross-member is aligned generally normal to the facing plates and is spaced from its neighboring members by a distance of between 10 and 80 times the thickness of the centers of the facing plates, the separation between the facing plates being between 30 mm and 800 mm. A filler material, e.g. concrete, is introduced into the spacing between the facing plates.
Patent NZ-332715-A (NZ)
Title: T-cell antigen receptor V region protein production by transforming a competent bacterial host cell
Inventor: MAKRIDES SAVVAS C
IPC: C12R1/19
Filed: 1998-11-10
Abstract: This isolated full length T cell antigen receptor V region protein is produced by the method comprising: (a) Transforming a competent bacterial host cell with a recombinant expression vector and an inducible bacterial promoter. (b) Inducing the inducible bacterial promoter in the transformed bacterial host cell of step (a). (c) Recovering the recombinant full length  T cell antigen receptor V region protein free of extraneous protein sequences.  The protein is useful for treating immune-related diseases.
Patent NZ-333065-A (NZ)
Title: Treatment or prevention of autoimmune diseases using an insulin resistance improving thiazolidinedione derivative
Inventor: FUJIWARA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: A compound for use in the prophylaxis and treatment of autoimmune diseases, excluding type I diabetes.  The compound is a thiazolidinedione derivative of the above formulas, wherein, in formula I: R1a and R2a may be the same or different and each represents a H atom or a C1-C5 alkyl group; R3a represents a H atom, a C1-C6 aliphatic acyl group, a C6-C8 cycloalkylcarbonyl group, a benzoyl or an optionally substituted naphthoyl group, a 4- to 7- membered heterocyclic acyl group containing 1 to 3 hetero atoms, the hetero atoms being selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur atoms, a phenylacetyl group, a phenylpropionyl group, a phenylacetyl or a substituted phenylpropionyl group; R4a and R5a may be the same or different and each represents an oxygen atom or an imido group; na is an integer of 1 to 3. The autoimmune diseases treatable, or preventable, by using this compound include ulcerative colitus, Hashimoto's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, and chronic and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Patent NZ-336253-A (NZ)
Title: Oral cyclosporin formulations comprising an alkanol, a non-ionic surfactant and a polyglycol (PEG)
Inventor: CHU MOO J
IPC: C02F1/50
Filed: 1998-10-21
Abstract: Described are oral cyclosporin formulations which have high bioavailability and are capable of administration in both liquid and hard capsule form. The cyclosporin is delivered in an orally acceptable vehicle comprising at least one alkanol solvent of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms in combination with at least one non-ionic polyoxyethylene surfactant and at least one polyethylene glycol with a MW of 800-10,000 Daltons. The subject formulations have use in immuno-suppressive therapy.
Patent NZ-505087-A (NZ)
Title: Anti-counterfeiting, hiding of invisible secondary image within primary image
Inventor: KOLTAI FERENC
IPC: G09C5/00
Filed: 1999-01-12
Abstract: An apparatus and process for hiding the secondary image within the primary image and generating a high quality hard copy of the unified elemental image of a variety of media comprises the steps of rasterizing the first image into a first elemental image and rasterizing the second image, compensated with its own inverse, into a second elemental image. The first elemental image and the second elemental image are merged into a unified elemental image based on a predetermined decoding and compensating principle, resulting in the second elemental image being hidden within the first elemental image. An output image is created based on the unified elemental image where the primary image is visible to an un-aided eye while the secondary image is hidden from the un-aided eye.
Patent NZ-506559-A (NZ)
Title: Animal control substance dispenser having a transmitter and both the lure dispenser and the control substance dispenser under electronic control
Inventor: MCDONALD RODERICK MUNRO
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: An animal population control device includes: a) a lure dispenser for delivery of an attractant substance or lure for a target animal such as a stoat; b) a control substance dispenser for delivery of a control substance for the target animal; c) a triggering mechanism for actuating the control substance dispenser and d) electronic control means configured to control one or more of:  i) actuation of the lure dispenser dependent on the time or day and/or temperature; ii) actuation of the control substance in response to triggering of the triggering mechanism of at least a predetermined magnitude and/or for at least a predetermined length of time and/or over a predetermined spatial distance; iii) actuation of the control substance dispenser such that after one actuation of the control substance dispenser the control substance dispenser is no re-actuated for at least a minimum time delay and iv) actuation of a transmitter to transmit data from the device to a remote receiving station. Addition to 506559
Patent NZ-511592-A (NZ)
Title: Manganese and calcium compositions having a ratio of 2:1 to 40:1 Ca++ to Mn++ and methods for MRI
Inventor: SEOANE PETER R
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 1999-10-26
Abstract: An MRI contrast medium of improved safety and efficacy is disclosed. The composition includes a source of calcium ions and a source of manganese ions in a ratio of from 2:1 to 40:1 in a vehicle suitable for parenteral administration. A method of enhancing an MRI signal in a mammalian tissue with the foregoing composition is also provided.
Patent NZ-511956-A (NZ)
Title: Antibody fragment-polymer conjugates and humanized anti-IL-8 monoclonal antibodies
Inventor: KOUMENIS IPHIGENIA
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: Described is a conjugate consisting essentially of one of more antibody fragments covalently attached to one or more nonproteinaceous polymer molecules, wherein the apparent size of the conjugate is at least 500 kD.  Also described is the use of the above conjugate in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as adult respiratory distress syndrome, hyporolemic shock, ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis.