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Patent NZ-264310-A (NZ)
Title: Monitoring nucleic acid amplification by detecting emitted light
Inventor: HIGUCHI RUSSELL GENE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring multiple nucleic acid amplifications simultaneously. In order to provide real-time monitoring of the amplification product of multiple nucleic acid amplifications simultaneously the apparatus is characterized in that it comprises a thermal cycler (12) including a heat conducting member having multiple recesses formed therein; and a sensor (16a) arranged for detecting light emitted from said recesses, simultaneously. <IMAGE>
Patent NZ-290710-A (NZ)
Title: Pesticidal compositions containing ethoxylated fatty acids and endothall
Inventor: LEE JAMES C
IPC: A01N43/90
Filed: 1995-07-27
Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for application to chlorophyl-containing algae or plants containing endothall or a salt thereof and at least one ethoxylated amine of formula I    <IMAGE>  I  in which R1 is an alkyl group having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, and is saturated or unsaturated; and the poly(oxyethylene) content (x+y) is greater than 3 but less than or equal to 15. Also disclosed are methods of increasing the effectiveness of endothall or a salt thereof which comprises adding to the endothall or salt thereof an amount of an ethoxylated amine of formula I effective to increase the pesticidal activity of the endothall or salt thereof.
Patent NZ-291207-A (NZ)
Title: Uv radiation detector comprising a slice of silica with an entrance slit
Inventor: RIDYARD ANDREW
IPC: G01J3/18
Filed: 1995-08-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB95/01902 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 10, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 10, 1997 PCT Filed Aug. 11, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/05487 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 22, 1996An ultra violet radiation detector comprises a slice of silica (10) having an entrance slit (18) from which radiation diverges to a curved reflective face (20, 22) which reflects it to a planar diffraction grating (28) as a convergent beam. The grating focuses a required spectral order on an array of UV detectors (24). Usually the first order spectrum is focused. The detector may be hand held.
Patent NZ-326487-A (NZ)
Title: Methods for the preparation of resins with ligands attached thereto through a linking group comprising sulfide, sulfoxide or sulfone functionality
Inventor: BURTON SIMON C
IPC: B01J20/289
Filed: 1997-01-10
Abstract: Methods for the preparation of chromatographic resins comprising a support matrix having ligands capable of binding a target compound covalently attached thereto through a linking group comprising sulfide, sulfoxide, sulfone or sulfonate functionality. Specifically, in the disclosed methods, a support matrix comprising ethylenically unsaturated functionality is contacted with a thiol group or a bisulfite salt under free radical reaction conditions. In the case of the reaction with the thiol group, subsequent optional oxidation of the sulfide to the sulfone or sulfoxide functionality may occur.
Patent NZ-331861-A (NZ)
Title: Agent for increasing the production of/in breeding and production mammals
Inventor: LIGNELL AKE
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1997-03-21
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE97/00488 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 25, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 25, 1998 PCT Filed Mar. 21, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/35491 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 2, 1997A method of increasing the production of/in breeding and production mammals by administering an agent which consists of at least one type of xanthophylles, preferably astaxanthin, in the feed to animals, is disclosed.
Patent NZ-332905-A (NZ)
Title: Transdermal pharmaceutical composition comprising liposomal bee venom
Inventor: LAVRENT ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: The transdermal composition comprises 0.01% to 20%w/w liposomal bee venom in a carrier comprising a phosphatidylcholine fraction, a lecithin fraction, ethanol and water.  The liposomal bee venom is associated with its carrier by a microfluidisation procedure, forming a bilayer vesicle of from 150 to 500nm.  This composition may be used for the treatment of rheumatoid, oesteoarthritis and tendinitis.
Patent NZ-333810-A (NZ)
Title: Color composition comprising an agent containing pyrogallol entities, a salt of iron (ii) and an organic acid
Inventor: STENHOLM AKE
IPC: B65D79/02
Filed: 1997-07-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to new color compositions which are especially suitable to be used in oxygen indicators. The compositions comprise iron (II), an agent containing pyrogallol entities and an organic acid.
Patent NZ-335510-A (NZ)
Title: Acoustically monitoring a milking machine process using a sound and/or vibration sensor
Inventor: OORT DICK MARIUS
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: By acoustically monitoring sounds in the milk line or teat cup using a sound or vibration sensor the milking process being performed by the milking machine may be monitored.  The signals from piezoelectric transducer 12 are measured and analyzed over time and deviations in amplitude or intensity as compared to thresholds are used to determine the state of the milking process.
Patent NZ-502357-A (NZ)
Title: Method and apparatus for inserting and extracting sets of signals into and from a signal stream
Inventor: GOODY STEVEN H
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1998-08-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus in an optical network unit for identifying signals for a set of communication devices in a signal stream having signals for a number of different sets of communication devices. Each optical network unit ONU (335) includes a common control unit CCU (350) which uses a content addressable memory CAM for identifying sets of signals that need to be extracted from the signal stream and transmitted to a first set (392, 394, 396, 398) of communication devices; and identifying time periods for inserting sets of signals from a first set of communication devices into a signal stream.
Patent NZ-503574-A (NZ)
Title: Mobile clean air supply assembly to ULPA level for designated volume air cleaning
Inventor: HASLEBACHER WILLIAM J
IPC: B01D46/42
Filed: 1999-07-21
Abstract: An adjustably directed and rollably movable clean air assembly (70), which directs clean air in a selectable direction (34) through a designated volume where an activity is being undertaken. Air (38) is drawn into the lower hollow housing (50) by an air moving assembly located therein, through a pre-filter, flowing upwardly through the hollow tower housing (56) and continuing through an adjustable height telescoping structural tube (58). On exiting tube (58) the pre-filtered air enters self-sealing bellows (60) and then on to the filter hood assembly (66). The air passes through a HEPA filter housed in the filter hood assembly (66) out to the designated area.
Patent NZ-504297-A (NZ)
Title: Flashover protection cover for electrical power lines
Inventor: KAMEL SHERIF I
IPC: H02G7/00
Filed: 1998-12-08
Abstract: Flashover protection covers are provided in a continuous length for covering power line spans between supporting structures. A flexible panel includes an inner surface and generally parallel opposite edge portions configured to be joined together to form a first longitudinally extending chamber. A longitudinally extending first wall is connected along an edge portion thereof to the inner surface of the panel. The first wall has an opposite free edge portion and is configured to form a second longitudinally extending chamber within the first chamber. The second longitudinally extending chamber is configured to enclose a power line when the panel edge portions are joined together. A second wall is connected along an edge portion thereof to the inner surface of the panel and is configured to inhibit electrical arcing from the power line into the first chamber between the first wall free edge portion and the panel inner surface.
Patent NZ-506000-A (NZ)
Title: Transaction system having terminals and multilayer transaction card
Inventor: RHIANDO MAXWELL EARL
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1999-01-15
Abstract: A network transaction system including terminals and database servers which are adapted to issue transaction cards as well as to accept cards for subsequent transaction use. The cards include impersonal information, i.e. not including any personal information about the user, and the terminals are adapted to capture personal information directly from the user for verification purposes. The impersonal information on the card and the personal information of the user are discrete.
Patent NZ-507948-A (NZ)
Title: Method of treating tobacco to reduce nitrosamine content, and products produced thereby
Inventor: WILLIAMS JONNIE R
IPC: A24B15/00
Filed: 1998-06-09
Abstract: A tobacco product comprising cured non-green or yellow tobacco suitable for human consumption that is substantially free of organic liquids that are used to extract expanded organic materials and has a collective content of N'-nitrosonornicotine, 4-(N-nitrosomethylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone, N'-nitrosoanatabine and N'-nitrosoanabasine which is less that 0.2 ¼g/g.   The tobacco selected can be Virginia flue or Burley varieties. A process for the preventing the formation of the nitrosamines in a harvested tobacco plant involves drying at least a portion of the plant, while the portion is uncured, yellow and in a state susceptible to having the formation of nitrosamines arrested, with circulating air convection at a temperature of from about 100oF to about 500oF for a time sufficient to prevent formation of at least one nitrosamine.
Patent NZ-510326-A (NZ)
Title: Process for recovery of gold and/or silver
Inventor: JAY WILLIAM HAROLD
IPC: B01J39/18
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: Processes for the recovery of gold and/or silver from lixiviant solutions include a preliminary step of: (a) Contacting the lixiviant solution with ion exchange resins containing amine functionality, optionally dispersed or distributed within a polyurethane matrix and/or in the presence of an alcohol that is substantially insoluble in the lixiviant solution; or (b) Contacting the lixiviant solution with a liquid extractant in the presence of an alcohol that is substantially insoluble in the lixiviant solution.  The ion exchange resin or extractant, once loaded with silver and/or gold, is then separated from the lixiviant solution, and eluted to recover the gold and/or silver values.
Patent NZ-515833-A (NZ)
Title: Musical sound generator
Inventor: MORITA TORU
IPC: G10H1/00
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: A musical sound generator using a sound library of high extendibility is provided. Modules (100, 200, 300) perform processing in response to pointer structures (110, 210, 310) as arguments. The pointer structures include attribute data pointers (111, 211, 311), the input data pointers (112, 212, 312), and output data pointers (113, 213, 313).
Patent NZ-520360-A (NZ)
Title: Meat product comprising a meat and an unrefined plant protein material, the unrefined plant protein material having a nitrogen solubility index of 30% to 80% and having a salt tolerance of 30% to 80%
Inventor: ALTEMUELLER ANDREAS G
IPC: A23L19/10
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: A meat product comprising a blend of at least one meat and an unrefined plant protein material having a nitrogen solubility index of 30% to 80% and a salt tolerance index of 30% to 80%.
Patent NZ-525343-A (NZ)
Title: Rodent bait package formed from cellulose film
Inventor: STAPLES LINTON DREW
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A bait package comprising an enclosure or sachet containing bait, said enclosure formed from a cellulose film, cellophane or cellulose film modified by gamma radiation. The bait is protected from the environmental factors for a time sufficient for it to serve its purpose, yet allows degradation of the package in an environmentally acceptable way. The bait comprises a palatable and edible carrier in association with an active agent that affects the physiology of the target pest. The edible carrier can be cereal, seed, fruit, nut, dairy or food products in a pelleted or granular form. The active agent is selected from hormones, vaccines, metal phosphides such as zinc, magnesium or aluminium phosphide, anticoagulants such as coumerin and indole classes and toxic chemicals such as 1080 and strychnine.
Patent NZ-528335-A (NZ)
Title: Insulin preparations, which do not contain any zinc or only a small quantity of zinc and which have an improved stability
Inventor: BODERKE PETER
IPC: A61K47/28
Filed: 2002-03-09
Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation containing: a polypeptide selected from a group containing insulin, an insulin metabolite, an insulin analog, an insulin derivative or combinations thereof; a surfactant or combinations of several surfactants; optionally, a preservative or combinations of several preservatives, and; optionally, an isotonizing agent, buffers or further excipients or combinations thereof is disclosed, wherein the pharmaceutical formulation does not contain any zinc or only a small quantity of zinc.
Patent NZ-533384-A (NZ)
Title: Substituted 2-thio-3,5-dicyano-4-phenyl-6-aminopyridines and the use of the same
Inventor: ROSENTRETER ULRICH
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), to a method for the production thereof, and to the use of the same as selective ligands binding to adenosine A1 receptors.
Patent NZ-534691-A (NZ)
Title: Fast curing spray-dried phenol formaldehyde resins
Inventor: CHIU SHUI-TUNG
IPC: C08G14/06
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: Formulations and methods of manufacturing spray-dried phenol-formaldehyde resin that contain highly reactive phenolic compounds that include resorcinol, alkyl resorcinols, meta-amino phenol or/and phloroglucinol are disclosed. The powder resin contains 0.02 to 0.09 moles of the free (unreacted) highly reactive phenolic compound per 100 parts of the solids of the dried phenol-formaldehyde resin. The powder resin composition has fast curing property and desirable shelf life for manufacturing wood composite products.
Patent NZ-535057-A (NZ)
Title: Method, system, and computer program for compiling a memorial record
Inventor: MANNING SIMON JAMES
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: A method of developing a memorial or celebratory record, or a record relating to a life event for a person or a pet or subject is disclosed. The record may be created, updated, and compiled for display on a web page hosted by a web server (4). The web server may be accessible by users who have a computer (3) adapted to be connectable to a global network of computers known as the web (2). The steps of the method include (step a) creating a datafile relating to a subject person, where the datafile includes at least an identification code for the subject, person, or pet, and contact details of an authorised person associated with the creation and development of the datafile, (step b) allowing a user to access the datafile as published on a webpage of the website, (step c) to request the addition of information as a content update request, where the request includes text and/or images and/or video for the datafile, (step d) the request is submitted for approval of the authorised person before updating the datafile, (step e) the authorised person approves the content of the request, (step f) the updated content may generate a notification to any interested parties of the deceased person, and (step g) compiling a fully publishable record of the datafile in a desirable format.
Patent NZ-538518-A (NZ)
Title: Herbal extract comprising a mixture of saponins obtained from sapindus trifoliatus for anticonvulsant activity
Inventor: ARORA SUDERSHAN KUMAR
IPC: A61K35/00
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: Disclosed is an anticonvulsant pharmaceutical composition useful for treating migraine via nasal administration having binding affinities for the receptor sites viz. GABA-A agonist site, Glutamate-AMPA site, Glutamate-Kainate site, Glutamate-NMDA agonistic site, Glutamate-NMDA glycine (strychnine insensitive) site and sodium channel (site 2), comprising: an aqueous, alcoholic or hydroalcoholic extract comprising a mixture of triterpenoid saponins derived from the pericarp of the fruit of Sapindus trifoliatus, and pharmaceutically acceptable additives, wherein the concentration of the triterpenoid saponins is calculated as hederaginin, said hederagenin amounting to 0.001 to 1.0 (% w/v) of the anticonvulsant pharmaceutical composition. Also disclosed is an aqueous, alcoholic or hydroalcoholic extract comprising a mixture of triterpenoid saponins derived from the pericarp of the fruit Sapindus trifoliatus, wherein the triterpenoid saponins contain hederagenin and wherein the concentration of the triterpenoid saponins is calculated as a concentration of 4 to 8% w/w hederagenin, and a method of preparing the extract.
Patent NZ-540043-A (NZ)
Title: Isolated or recombinant Interferon-alpha polypeptides and conjugates
Inventor: PATTEN PHILLIP A
IPC: C07K17/00
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: Disclosed are interferon-alpha polypeptides and conjugates, and nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides. Also included are compositions comprising these polypeptides, conjugates, and nucleic acids; cells containing or expressing the polypeptides, conjugates, and nucleic acids; methods of making the polypeptides, conjugates, and nucleic acids; and methods of using the polypeptides, conjugates, and nucleic acids.
Patent NZ-545672-A (NZ)
Title: Assemblable jerk handle for inflators
Inventor: FAWCETT LYMAN W
IPC: B65D25/28
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A lanyard handle, in particular a "jerk handle" for an inflator, has a base portion 110 with a neck 112B having a centre bore 120 extending through the neck. A plug 114 is slidably inserted into the centre bore. The plug has sides 114S with teeth 118 to grasp a lanyard cord, and the plug and centre bore have a cooperating frustum configuration 114F having a tapered cross-section. As the lanyard cord is pulled the plug is pulled further into the centre bore so that the cord is gripped even tighter between the sides of the plug. The sides of the plug are connected together by a loop 114L that allows the left and right side portions to move inwardly as the bifurcated plug is forced into the centre bore. Once the plug is fully seated in the bore it becomes recessed within the bore and does not to protrude from the bore.
Patent NZ-546449-A (NZ)
Title: A pipe segment for a transfer line for transporting hot particulate material
Inventor: HOFFHAUS KARSTEN
IPC: F27D3/18
Filed: 2004-10-16
Abstract: A pipe segment for use in a transfer line for transporting hot particulate material such as iron ore fines, in a carrier gas is disclosed. The segment includes an outer and an inner pipe section (4), with the inner pipe section positioned within the outer pipe section, and a support means (44, 14, 64) supporting the inner pipe section in relation to the outer pipe section so that the inner pipe section can expand axially relative to the outer pipe section in response to temperature changes in the material being transported. The transfer line includes a plurality of these pipe segments. A process for transporting hot particulate material in a carrier gas in a direct smelting plant for producing molten metal from a metalliferous feed material, in particular between a pretreatment unit and solid delivery means in the form of lances for injecting the material into a direct smelting vessel is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-547661-A (NZ)
Title: Skid aerator where the skid prevents uplifting of turf in dry ground
Inventor: KEY MICHAEL WILLIAM
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: An aerator (2) which includes two or more spaced legs (6b) and a skid (22) extending between each pair of adjacent legs (6b) is disclosed. The skid (22), supported with the lower surface substantially parallel to the ground, is arranged to prevent the ground between the aerator legs (6b) from being pushed substantially above the ground surface.
Patent NZ-551915-A (NZ)
Title: Random symbol display/independent symbol structure
Inventor: WOTTON ADRIAN
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A gaming machine comprises a display; spinning reels on the display having a plurality of symbols thereon; a controller for controlling operation of the gaming machine and means to enable a player to spin the reels. The gaming machine further comprises at least one pool of symbols available to the spinning reels wherein, during spinning of the reels symbols from the pool of symbols are randomly selected. (62) (62) Divided out of 540610
Patent NZ-551977-A (NZ)
Title: Water deflector device to prevent water flowing back along the handle of devices, such as window cleaning devices, towards a user
Inventor: BROADMORE LESLIE LEONARD
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A water deflector device 10 for mounting to an elongate element such as a handle of a window cleaning brush includes a shield 11 and a boss form 12. A bore extends through the shield 11, through which the elongate element can be inserted. A clamping device 14 applies a clamping force to the boss form 12 to compress the boss form 1 2 about the peripheral surface of the elongate element so that water which may run along the elongate element is forced to run onto the shield and be deflected away from the elongate elements by spilling over the peripheral edge of the shield 11.
Patent NZ-553355-A (NZ)
Title: Drill resistant lock cylinder
Inventor: STEWART JAMES
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A microwaveable vacuum skin package is disclosed, which comprises: (a) a support member having an upper surface and a lower surface; (b) a bottom web having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the bottom web being adhered to the upper surface of the support member; (c) a food product disposed on the upper surface of the bottom web; and (d) a top web disposed on the food product; wherein the top web is draped over the food product, by a vacuum skin packaging process, such that the top web substantially conforms to the shape of the food product; and a vacuum skin package is thereby produced; wherein the top web is sealed at its lower surface to the upper surface of the bottom web of the vacuum skin package to form a seal at a location outside the periphery of the food product; wherein the top web of the vacuum skin package comprises a sealant layer comprising an ethylene/alpha olefin copolymer; and wherein the bottom web of the vacuum skin package comprises a sealant layer comprising a blend of between 60% and 80%, by weight of the sealant layer, of ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, and between 20% and 40%, by weight of the sealant layer, of polypropylene. Methods of making the microwaveable packages are also disclosed.
Patent NZ-556119-A (NZ)
Title: Cranial flap clamp instrument
Inventor: HEARN JAMES P
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: The disclosed cranial flap clamp includes first and second clamping members and an extension member. A portion of the first member is positionable against inferior surfaces of a bone flap and skull and a portion of the second member is positionable against superior surfaces of the flap and skull. The extension member extends from the first member through the second member and fits between the flap and skull. Movement of either of the clamping members urges the inner surface of the first member against the inferior surfaces of the flap and skull and urges the inner surface of the second member against the superior surfaces of the flap and skull. The securing instrument includes features useful in cutting or crimping the extension member. The tension limiting assembly provides variable designs and combinations for limiting the tension placed on, and exerted by, the securing instrument during use.
Patent NZ-561597-A (NZ)
Title: Use of eptifibatide for reducing scar tissue formation
Inventor: SHEBUSKI RONALD J
IPC: A61L15/44
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of eptifibatide for the manufacture of a composition for preventing, inhibiting or reducing fibrin sheath or scar tissue formation in a patient. (62) Divided Out of 552250