baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-555920-A (NZ)
Title: Nasal devices including dilation and user comminication and methods of using same
Inventor: FENTON GUSTAV R
IPC: A61F5/10
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: A nasal dilator device is provided. The device has a reusable resilient member and includes an elongated member with a pair of pockets at each end. Each of the pairs of pockets has an opening that faces the other opening. The device also includes two areas of adhesive material on each end of the elongated member, and an elongated resilient element coupled to the elongated member, where a pair of pockets is disposed on a first end of the resilient member, and a second pair of pockets is disposed on the other end.
Patent NZ-567731-A (NZ)
Title: Glove with hand-friendly coating and method of making
Inventor: ENG AIK HWEE
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-friendly rubber glove article having a cuff region and an integral glove region, wherein the glove comprises a dried coating of an emulsified hand-friendly mixture, which comprises at least one water-soluble humectant moisturizer, at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, at least one water-soluble lubricant, and at least one water-soluble surfactant, wherein the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer is finely and substantially uniformly dispersed within the mixture, whereby the dried coating is compatible with the glove material and retains the water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer and the hand-friendly coating is transferred to the skin of a wearer upon activation with the skin-generated moisture.
Patent NZ-578553-A (NZ)
Title: Method and system for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel using microwave assisted methane decomposition on catalyst
Inventor: ZHU ZHONGHUA JOHN
IPC: C01B3/26
Filed: 2008-01-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel comprising: providing a flow of methane gas; preparing a catalyst from a catalyst precursor by coprecipitation of an aqueous solution, the catalyst comprising Ni or a Ni alloy and a metal selected from the group consisting of Cu, Pd, Fe and Co or an oxide selected from the group consisting of MgO, ZnO, Mo2O3 and SiO2; heating the catalyst using microwave irradiation at a selected microwave power; directing the flow of methane gas over the catalyst to convert at least some of the methane gas to hydrogen gas and solid carbon; and controlling the flow of the methane gas and the microwave power to produce a solid carbon product comprised of the solid carbon and a product gas comprising about 20 percent to 30 percent hydrogen by volume, about 70 percent to 80 percent methane by volume and trace amounts of CO, CO2, C2H2 and C2H4.
Patent NZ-578635-A (NZ)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition, comprising an anti-cd6 monoclonal antibody used in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Inventor: MONTERO CASIMIRO JOSE ENRIQUE
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-12-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a hybridoma having the deposit No. ECACC 96112640, or a progenitor cell thereof capable of producing a monoclonal antibody that recognizes the human leukocyte differentiation antigen C06 but does not inhibit the binding of CD6 to its ligand ALCAM. Further disclosed is the use of a monoclonal antibody that recognizes the human leukocyte differentiation antigen CD6 but does not inhibit the binding of CD6 to its ligand ALCAM and an appropriate excipient, wherein said antibody is the humanized antibody T1h, produced by the secreting hybridoma IOR-T1A with deposit No. ECACC 96112640 for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Patent NZ-581213-A (NZ)
Title: A centrifugal separator and a liquid phase discharge port member
Inventor: MADSEN BENT
IPC: B04B1/20
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: A centrifugal separator 1 comprises a bowl 2 with a base plate 6 with an outlet opening 9, and a casing 33 with a discharge opening 36. The bowl 2 rotates in use around a longitudinal axis of rotation 5. The base plate 6 which is provided at one longitudinal end of the bowl 2 has an internal side 7 and an external side 8. The casing 33 which projects from the outlet opening 9 on the external side 8 of the base plate 6, comprises a casing side 34. A line drawn normally to the casing side will extend at an acute angle â relative to the circumferential direction of the bowl 2 at the casing 33. The discharge opening 36 in the casing 33 is radially outwardly limited by a weir 45 with an overflow edge 39, and extends radially inward to a position above the highest intended level of liquid in the bowl 2. The invention prevents the discharged liquid from clinging to the outer surface of the base plate and thus reduces power consumption.
Patent NZ-583820-A (NZ)
Title: An ear tag for marking an animal and for sampling tissue from the animal
Inventor: DECALUWE JOHAN
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: 583820 Disclosed is an ear tag for marking an animal and for sampling tissue from the animal. The tag comprises a male part (2) and a female part, the male part having a stem (21) and a tip (211) of the stem, the female part having a receiving portion for receiving the tip (211) and at least parts of the stem (21) upon application of the ear tag (1). The ear tag further comprising sample collecting means (22) and, optionally, a sample container, wherein the sample collecting means (22) is detachably associated with the male part (2) prior to application of the ear tag. The sample container, if present, is detachably associated with the female part prior to application of the ear tag. The sample collecting means (22) has a first interior space (221) for receiving a tissue sample (5), and the sample container, if present, has a second interior space for receiving a tissue sample (5). The sample collecting means (22) is configured such that it becomes pressed into or through tissue of an animal upon application of the ear tag to generate a tissue sample (5).
Patent NZ-584827-A (NZ)
Title: Antisense modulation of fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 expression
Inventor: BHANOT SANJAY
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: Disclosed are antisense compounds and compositions for modulating the expression of fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4). The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding fibroblast growth factor receptor 4. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 are provided.
Patent NZ-587825-A (NZ)
Title: Electrically heated smoking method and system
Inventor: GREIM OLIVIER
IPC: A24F40/57
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A method of controlling the release of volatile compounds from an aerosol-forming substrate (2) within an electrically heated aerosol generating system (100). The delivery profile of volatile compounds released by the electrically heated aerosol generating system is controlled by setting a predetermined maximum operation temperature of the electrically heated aerosol generating system, and controlling that temperature during operation. The predetermined maximum operation temperature is set at a level below the formation of many undesired substances. An electrically heated aerosol generating system is also claimed.
Patent NZ-588142-A (NZ)
Title: Two piece ostomy appliance with interlocking body flange and pouch flange
Inventor: WILTSHIRE NEIL
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2009-03-11
Abstract: An ostomy appliance having a pouch 12 for receipt of waste, a pouch flange connected to the pouch 12, the pouch flange having an opening communicating with an interior of the pouch 12 and a bodyside flange 14 with an opening and a hydrocolloid layer for securing the bodyside flange 14 to a body of a user around their stoma. The bodyside flange 14 includes a location projection which is receivable in a recess 30 in a part of the pouch flange to align the opening of the pouch flange relative to the opening of the bodyside flange 14. A surface of the pouch flange which in use faces the bodyside flange 14 includes an adhesive for adhering the pouch flange to the bodyside flange 14. The recess 30 is positioned at a periphery of the pouch flange and extends outwardly away from the opening communicating with an interior of the pouch 12. The projection has a flattened portion which engages a correspondingly flattened portion of the recess 30.
Patent NZ-592464-A (NZ)
Title: Herbicide resistant acetohydroxyacid synthase large subunit (AHAS) mutants and methods of use thereof
Inventor: BEETHAM PETER
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated isolated, recombinant, mutagenized, or synthetic nucleic acid molecule encoding a Brassica acetohydroxyacid synthase large subunit (AHASL) protein comprising an alanine to threonine substitution at a position corresponding to position A122 and a serine to asparagine substitution at a position corresponding to position S653 of the SEQ ID NO 23, wherein the nucleic acid molecule encodes an AHASL protein that is resistant to inhibition by an AHAS-inhibiting herbicide. SEQ ID NO 23: MAAATTTTTTSSSISFSTKPSPSSSKSPLPISRFSLPFSLNPNKSSSSSRRRGIKSSSPS SISAVLNTTTNVTTTPSPTKPTKPETFISRFAPDQPRKGADILVEALERQGVETVFAYPG GASMEIHQALTRSSSIRNVLPRHEQGGVFAAEGYARSSGKPGICIATSGPGATNLVSGLA DALLDSVPLVAITGQVPRRMIGTDAFQETPIVEVTRSITKHNYLVMDVEDIPRIIEEAFF LATSGRPGPVLVDVPKDIQQQLAIPNWEQAMRLPGYMSRMPKPPEDSHLEQIVRLISESK KPVLYVGGGCLNSSDELGRFVELTGIPVASTLMGLGSYPCDDELSLHMLGMHGTVYANYA VEHSDLLLAFGVRFDDRVTGKLEAFASRAKIVHIDIDSAEIGKNKTPHVSVCGDVKLALQ GMNKVLENRAEELKLDFGVWRNELNVQKQKFPLSFKTFGEAIPPQYAIKVLDELTDGKAI ISTGVGQHQMWAAQFYNYKKPRQWLSSGGLGAMGFGLPAAIGASVANPDAIVVDIDGDGS FIMNVQELATIRVENLPVKVLLLNNQHLGMVMQWEDRFYKANRAHTFLGDPAQEDEIFPN MLLFAAACGIPAARVTKKADLREAIQTMLDTPGPYLLDVICPHQEHVLPMIPSGGTFNDV ITEGDGRIKY
Patent NZ-595210-A (NZ)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Communicating A Message
Inventor: DAVIS KERRY SEAN
IPC: G09F25/00
Filed: 2011-09-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for communicating a message prior to connection of a communication link between a user device (103) and a second user device (102). The method includes the steps of receiving, from the second user device (102), an indication of a request to initiate communication with the user device (103) and generating a notification of this request at the user device. A message is communicated to the user device (103) once receipt of the communication request is acknowledged by a user of the user device (103). Once a user of the user device (103) acknowledges that the message has completed, connection of the communication link between the user device (103) and the second user device (102) is enabled.
Patent NZ-599043-A (NZ)
Title: Collar for liquid container including including radially inner leg formed in a plurality of sections
Inventor: MCFADYEN ROBERT CECIL
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: An integrally formed lid retainer collar (16) for a container (10) having a first annular portion (29) adapted, in use, to span a rim region (14) of a container with a closure lid (11) closing an open mouth region of the container. The collar includes a first radially inner leg (30) means depending in a first direction from the first annular portion engageable in use in a hollow annular space defined by a retainer rib of the lid. The first radially inner leg means is formed in a plurality of sections, the sections together forming an annular configuration. The collar further includes a radially outer second leg (31) means depending from the first annular portion in the first direction including an engagement region (15) engageable underneath an outer flange (13) of the container. The collar includes an at least partial circumferential region of weakness (35) enabling at least a zone of the engagement region to be disengaged from the outer flange of the container.
Patent NZ-599943-A (NZ)
Title: Method for quantification of carotenoid
Inventor: KASAJIMA NAOKI
IPC: G01N30/06
Filed: 2010-10-15
Abstract: 599943 Disclosed is a method for quantitative analysis of β-cryptoxanthin contained in a fruit juice or vegetable juice sample, comprising: mixing the sample with a diethyl ether solution containing an internal standard substance (such as lycopene, retinal, retinol, dehydroretinol, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, 13-carotene, capsaicin, astaxanthin and fucoxanthin), obtaining a diethyl ether layer; adding a dehydrating agent to the obtained diethyl ether layer to dehydrate the diethyl ether layer; after the dehydration, adding an alkali solution to the dehydrated diethyl ether layer to conduct saponification reaction; after the reaction, adding an acid, allowing the mixture to stand still, and then obtaining a diethyl ether layer; and subjecting the diethyl ether layer to high-performance liquid chromatography and conducting quantitative analysis of beta-cryptoxanthin using an internal standard method.
Patent NZ-600748-A (NZ)
Title: Seven-membered ring compound and pharmaceutical use therefor
Inventor: MUTO TSUYOSHI
IPC: A61K31/551
Filed: 2010-12-24
Abstract: Disclosed are 6-(benzyl)-3-(alkoxyimino / aryloxyimino)-7-oxo-1,4-diazepane derivatives as represented by the general formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification. Important representative compounds include 2-amino-4-[(1R)-1-({ [3Z,6S)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzyl)-3-(ethoxyimino)-7-oxo-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]carbonyl} amino)butyl]benzoic acid, 2-amino-4-{ (1R)-1-[({ (6R)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzyl)-3-[(4-fluorophenoxy)imino]-7-oxo-1,4-diazepan-1-yl} carbonyl) amino] ethyl} benzoic acid, 2-amino-4-{ (1R)-1-[({ (6R)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzyl)-3-[(3,5-difluorophenoxy)imino]-7-oxo-1,4-diazepan-1-yl} carbonyl) amino]ethyl} benzoic acid, 2-amino-4-{ (1R)-1-[({ (6R)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzyl)-7-oxo-3-[(pyridin-2-yloxy)imino]-1,4-diazepan-1-yl} carbonyl) amino]ethyl} benzoic acid, (4-{ (1R)-1-[({ (6R)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzyl)-3-[(4-fluorophenoxy)imino]-7-oxo-1,4-diazepan-1-yl} carbonyl)amino]ethyl} phenyl)acetic acid, (4-{ (1R)-1-[({ (6R)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzyl)-3-[(3,5-difluorophenoxy)imino]-7-oxo-1,4-diazepan-1-yl} carbonyl)amino]ethyl} phenyl)acetic acid, 2-amino-4-[(1R)-1-({ [(6R)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzyl)-7-oxo-3-(phenoxyimino)-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]carbonyl} amino)propyl]benzoic acid and 2-amino-4-[(1R)-1-({ [(6S)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzyl)-2-ethyl-3,7-dioxo-2,6,7,9-tetrahydro-3H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepin-8(5H)-yl]carbonyl} amino)butyl]benzoic acid. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound as defined above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof for the prevention or treatment of a disease, in which chymase is involved, selected from the group consisting of bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, urticaria, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, food allergies, colitis, allergic enteritis, mastocytosis, scleroderma, heart failure, cardiac hypertrophy, hypertension, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, myocardial infarction, restenosis after PTCA, restenosis after bypass graft surgery, ischemic peripheral circulatory disorders, hyperaldosteronism, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, nephritis, glomerulosclerosis, renal insufficiency, solid tumor, fibrosis, postoperative adhesion, cicatrix, glaucoma, and ocular hypertension.
Patent NZ-603624-A (NZ)
Title: Communication system and method
Inventor: SHAW DAVID
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2011-04-15
Abstract: 603624 Disclosed is a communication system (10) for facilitating digital communications between senders (12) and members (14) of a service. The system (10) is comprised of a communication server (16) and an address database (28). The communication server (16) has or is associated with a member registration facility (20), a sender registration facility (18), an identification code generator (32) and a communication facility (64). The member registration facility (20) is configured to enable registration of individuals as members within the communication system (10). The sender registration facility (18) is configured to enable registration of organisations as senders within the communication system (10). The identification code generator (32) is configured to generate an identification code, herein known as a SAM (Sender’s Address to the Member) code, that identifies an authorised communication link between a sender (12) and a member (14) of the communication system (10). The SAM code is generated in response to a request from a sender (12) to connect with a member (14). The identification code generator (32) is further configured to forward the SAM code to the sender (12). The communication facility (64) is adapted to receive digital communication items including the SAM code and to direct digital communication items to members (14). The address database (28) is operatively coupled to the communication server (16) for storing the generated SAM codes.
Patent NZ-604868-A (NZ)
Title: Shims for building construction
Inventor: CONNELL ROBERT URQUHART
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 2011-11-30
Abstract: A shim for use in building construction having at one surface thereof parallel ribs and valleys of complementary shape. A second shim can be stacked on the first shim with the ribs and valleys extending from an upper side of the first shim engaging with the valleys and ribs extending from the underside of the second shim. The shim has parallel ribs and valleys on both opposed surfaces of the shim, the ribs and valleys of one surface of the shim being deeper than those of the other surface. The ribs and valleys of said surfaces of the shim being so configured that the ribs and valleys of said one surface can engage with ribs and valleys of either opposed surface of an identical shim stacked thereon to achieve different overall shim stack thickness.
Patent NZ-612802-A (NZ)
Title: Production of ferro-alloys
Inventor: O’KANE PAUL JAMES
IPC: F27D11/00
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for producing a ferro-alloy in an electric arc furnace or other suitable metallurgical furnace. The method comprises supplying a mixture of a carbon-containing polymer that is capable of acting as a slag foaming agent and comprises any one or more of rubber (synthetic or natural), polypropylene, polystyrene and polybutadiene styrene and another source of carbon comprising any one or more of coke, carbon char, charcoal and graphite into the furnace during at least a part of one or more power-on phases of the method. The time to commence supply of the mixture of the carbon-containing polymer and the other carbon source during the power-on phase is assessed based on any one or more of the power consumption of the furnace, the composition of the melt in the furnace, and the melt temperature. The ferro-alloy may be steel.
Patent NZ-619239-A (NZ)
Title: Systems and methods for providing foodstuffs to a customer
Inventor: STEELE MICHAEL
IPC: B65B1/30
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for providing foodstuffs to a customer. The method includes providing an oven-safe package (203); inserting into the package (203) a customer-selected primary foodstuff (201) in a customer-designated quantity; identifying a customer-selected sauce (202); and operating a sauce-dispensing station (204) thereby to dispense a calculated quantity of the customer-selected sauce (202) into the package (203). The sauce-dispensing station (204) is configured to dispense sauce in predetermined units. The calculated quantity of sauce is an integral multiple of the predetermined unit, the designated quantity, and a sauce-specific multiplication factor for the customer-selected sauce (202). The method also includes operating a heat-sealing station (208) thereby to heat-seal the package (203); and providing the sealed package (203) to the customer, such that the customer is enabled to cook the primary foodstuff (201) and sauce (202) together in the package (203) using an oven.
Patent NZ-621256-A (NZ)
Title: Breathable gas apparatus for humidifier
Inventor: TREVOR-WILSON DUNCAN LOVEL
IPC: B29C63/00
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A breathable gas supply apparatus with integrated humidifier, the apparatus for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure treatment of Sleep Apnea. The apparatus comprises: a flow generator; a humidifier tank to contain water for the humidifier; and an air passage (718) between the flow generator and the humidifier. The air passage has a sloping floor to minimize flowback of water from the humidifier tank to the flow generator.
Patent NZ-625676-A (NZ)
Title: Packaging for consumable products and methods for using same
Inventor: HENTZEL STEPHANE
IPC: B65D85/72
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: Packages (10) for housing flowable consumable products and methods of using same are provided. The packages (10) may be customized, functional packages that are designed to prevent accidental spillage or leakage of a liquid or gel product housed therein. In a general embodiment, flexible packages (10) are provided and include a body (12) defining a cavity (14) for housing a flowable product and a channel (16) for dispensing the flowable product from the cavity. The channel (16) has a length that is from about two to about four times its width. In another embodiment, the channel (16) comprises a length-to- width ratio that is sufficient to prevent a liquid from leaking from the flexible package (10) without a force applied to the flexible package.
Patent NZ-627239-A (NZ)
Title: Methods and systems for assessing clinical outcomes
Inventor: GIBBONS IAN
IPC: G16H40/20
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for monitoring subject response to a therapy. The method comprises obtaining longitudinal subject data corresponding to at least one biomarker in a set of biomarkers for a clinically relevant condition to obtain a trend of the subject data within a probability space defined by a set of discrete clinical outcomes. The subject data is obtained from a sample obtained from a subject receiving a therapy. The method further comprises monitoring periodicity of the trend and corresponding the periodicity to a response to the therapy received by the subject. A warning system is then activated for taking medical action according to the monitored subject response to therapy. The warning system comprises one or more of a display, a light, a buzzer, and an electronic communication.
Patent NZ-628297-A (NZ)
Title: Multilayer combustible heat source
Inventor: ROUDIER STEPHANE
IPC: A24D1/22
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: A multilayer combustible heat source (2, 8) for a smoking article comprising: a combustible first layer (4, 10) comprising carbon; and a second layer (6, 12) in direct contact with the first 5 layer, the second layer comprising carbon and at least one ignition aid, wherein the first layer and the second layer are longitudinal concentric non-fibrous layers having an apparent density of at least 0.6 g/cm3 and wherein the composition of the first layer is different from the composition of the second layer.
Patent NZ-701091-A (NZ)
Title: Automated pest control feed and poison dispensing apparatus
Inventor: SHANE WILLIAM HYDE
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: Disclosed herein is apparatus for dispensing material to control pest animals, the apparatus comprising: a body portion with an opening, the body portion comprises a controller unit with timing means; a storage body, including at least two segments adapted to store material, detachably connected to the body portion, wherein the controller unit is adapted to engage the storage body at predetermined time intervals to enable the stored material of each segment to be dispensed through the opening of the body portion. Also disclosed is a method for controlling or eradicating pests using the apparatus of the invention.