baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2012216881-A1 (AU)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the supply of pillows, and a device for use therein
Inventor: BAJWA KULWINDER
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2012-02-14
Abstract: An improvement in the process of pillow selection is described, allowing customers to select a pillow that is appropriate for them in a less random manner. First, a method of selecting a pillow for a user is disclosed, comprising the steps of measuring a spacing between a flat rigid surface (16) and a proximate side of the user's head (18), and selecting a pillow based on the measured spacing. Second, an apparatus for assisting in the selection of a pillow is disclosed, comprising an extending centre section (12) located between a pair of opposing end plates, the centre section (13) having visible indicia indicative of the distance between the end plates. Coloured bands as the visible indicia allow corresponding indicia carrying pillows to be identified easily, quickly and unambiguously. Further, a method and apparatus for measuring the thickness of a compressed pillow are disclosed.
Patent AU-2012222252-A1 (AU)
Title: FcgammaRIIb-specific Fc antibody
Inventor: MIMOTO FUTA
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a polypeptide containing an Fc region of which the activity of binding to both of genetic polymorphism types H and R of FcγRIIa is maintained or reduced compared with that of a parent polypeptide and of which the activity of binding to FcγRIIb is enhanced compared with that of the parent polypeptide; a pharmaceutical composition containing the polypeptide; a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for immune/inflammatory diseases, which comprises the pharmaceutical composition; processes for producing those products; and a method for maintaining or reducing the activity of binding to both of the above-mentioned genetic polymorphism types of FcγRIIa or enhancing the activity of binding to FcγRIIb. Specifically, it is found that a polypeptide which contains an antibody Fc region that contains a mutation produced by substituting Pro located at 238th position as numbered in accordance with the EU numbering method by Asp and a mutation produced by substituting Leu located at 328th position as numbered in accordance with the EU numbering method by Glu is enhanced with respect to the activity of binding to FcγRIIb and is maintained or reduced with respect to the activity of binding to both of genetic polymorphism types H and R of FcγRIIa. It is also found that a polypeptide which contains an antibody Fc region that contains a mutation produced by substituting Pro located at 238th position as numbered in accordance with the EU numbering method by Asp and another type of mutation is enhanced with respect to the activity of binding to FcγRIIb and is maintained or reduced with respect to the activity of binding to both of genetic polymorphism types H and R of FcγRIIa.
Patent AU-2012236061-A1 (AU)
Title: Biomass-enhanced natural gas from coal formations
Inventor: URYNOWICZ MICHAEL A
IPC: E21B43/22
Filed: 2012-04-02
Abstract: The use of coal fields as subsurface bioreactors for producing sustainable methane gas from terrestrial sources of biomass (52) is described. Microbial presence is determined for a target coal formation, and tracers are injected to determine permeability, porosity, volume, and minimum and a maximum material injection rates. At least one injection well and at least one circulation well effective for generating an injection rate between the minimum and maximum injection rates are provided for injecting a solution of biodegradable materials into the coal seam (54). A chosen quantity of biodegradable materials is allowed to be digested, fermented and converted by microbial action within the coal seam. Methane gas is extracted through producing and injecting wells, although pumping will enhance gas recovery.
Patent AU-2012254942-A1 (AU)
Title: Side bearing of railway wagon
Inventor: HAN JUNFENG
IPC: B61F5/14
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a side bearing of railway wagon, comprising a base plate and two connection lugs extending toward two ends in the length direction of the base plate, the width of the connection lug decreases along the length direction away from the base plate, and the connection lug has a thickness smaller than that of the base plate. The present invention overcomes many disadvantages in the prior art, decreases dead weight, reduces or overcomes the problem of knocking against the operator during installation and maintenance. 2 1i
Patent AU-2012259531-A1 (AU)
Title: Holder
Inventor: TAULEALEAUSUMAI GEORGE TIMOTHY
IPC: B65D21/028
Filed: 2012-05-23
Abstract: The invention provided in one aspect a holder suitable for holding at least one or more items which includes at least one support member for supporting at least one or more items. This holder also includes a body member which defines at least one side wall and at least one handle by which the holder may be supported by a user. This at least one handle is defined by two or more apertures formed in at least one side wall, where any side walls forming a single handle are not opposed to each other.
Patent AU-2012282504-A1 (AU)
Title: Human binding molecules capable of neutralizing influenza A viruses of phylogenetic group 1 and phylogenetic group 2 and influenza B viruses
Inventor: KWAKS THEODORUS HENDRIKUS JACOBUS
IPC: C07K16/10
Filed: 2012-07-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to binding molecules, such as human monoclonal antibodies, that bind to an epitope in the stem region of hemagglutinin of influenza A viruses of phylogenetic group 1 and group 2, as well as influenza B viruses,and have a broad neutralizing activity against such influenza viruses. The disclosure provides nucleic acid molecules encoding the binding molecules, their sequences and compositions comprising the binding molecules. The binding molecules can be used in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and/or treatment of influenza A viruses of phylogenetic group 1 and 2, as well as influenza B viruses.
Patent AU-2012286721-A1 (AU)
Title: Coupling for medical fluids
Inventor: WILLIAMS DEREK M
IPC: A61M39/10
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: A coupling apparatus includes a first component having a first non-mechanical valve, a second component having a second non-mechanical valve, and a third component having a first end for coupling with the first valve and a second end for coupling with the second valve. The third component has an elongated bore such that when the first end is coupled to the first valve and the second end is coupled to the second valve, a passageway is defined therethrough. The coupling apparatus includes a breakaway portion disposed between the third component and the second component and the first and second valves automatically close when the second and third components are separated from one another.
Patent AU-2012294221-A1 (AU)
Title: Motorized drum shell arrangement
Inventor: PAULIDES JOHAN H
IPC: H02K21/22
Filed: 2012-08-13
Abstract: A motorized drum having a drum shell with a motor therein, the motor having a stationary shaft, stator windings, and a stator support structure that is affixed to the stationary shaft. A rotor rotates coaxially around the stator, and a cycloidal reducer has an output that rotates at a reduced rate. The reducer output is rotationally fixed to, and is disposed within, the drum shell. An input gear of the reducer received a hollow eccentric input shaft, and is urged into eccentric motion as the input shaft rotates. The output gear urges the drum shell into rotation at same rate of rotation as the output gear. An harmonic drive speed reducer that has an input shaft provides rotatory motion to a wave generator that is disposed against a flexible splined member. The flexible splined member engages a rigid circular spline member at two radially opposed zones. Induction and permanent magnet forms of operation are used.
Patent AU-2012301076-A1 (AU)
Title: Method for ejecting a pesticide and spray-gun
Inventor: TARANTA CLAUDE
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 2012-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for ejecting a pesticide by means of a fluid chamber 3, which communicates via an electrically controlled fluid valve 48 having a spout 22. The method comprises the following steps: determining a pressure and a duration of a time interval for ejecting the pesticide, filling the pesticide into the fluid chamber 3, applying a defined pressure on the pesticide in the fluid chamber 3 and opening the fluid valve 48 by means of an electric control signal for a specific, previously determined time interval and closing the fluid valve 48 after the time interval has expired, so that a defined volume or a defined weight of the pesticide is ejected by the spout 22. The invention further relates to a spray gun for carrying out the method and to the use of said spray gun for ejecting liquid, in particular gel-like, pesticide.
Patent AU-2012311063-A1 (AU)
Title: Modular panel for transpiring, variable-geometry formwork
Inventor: CABONI MICHELE
IPC: E04B2/44
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: The description herein refers to a modular panel (1) intended for variable-geometry formwork, made up of at least one connecting plate (2) featuring, on its surface, a plurality of engaging teeth and/or recesses (4) and at least one panel body (3) featuring one upper surface (5) and one lower surface (7) both of them delimiting such body (3), at least one of such connecting plates (2) being suited to be connected on one such upper surface (5) or one such lower surface (7).
Patent AU-2012333175-A1 (AU)
Title: Health aid and method for treating pain
Inventor: DAVIDOW ROBERT
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2012-04-06
Abstract: A health aid (10) and method for treating neck, shoulder and back pain including a first elongated member (20), a second elongated member (40), and an attachment (60) connecting the first and second elongated members (20, 40) and configured for the first and second elongated members (20, 40) to move between an open position, wherein a bottom end (21, 41) of each of the first and second elongated members (20, 40) are separated by a first distance (D1), and an engaged position, wherein the bottom ends (21, 41) are separated by a second distance (D2) that is less than the first distance (D1).
Patent AU-2012344165-A1 (AU)
Title: A cone crusher having an arrangement for measuring a position of a crushing shell
Inventor: BELOTSERKOVSKIY KONSTANTIN
IPC: B02C2/04
Filed: 2012-11-13
Abstract: A cone crusher (10) comprises an outer crushing shell and an inner crushing shell forming between them a crushing gap, the outer crushing shell being supported on an upper frame member (14) in vertically adjustable engagement with a lower frame member (16). A sensor arrangement (64) having a sensor element is provided for measuring the vertical position of the outer crushing shell. The cone crusher (10) further comprises a target means arranged to be detectable by said sensor element, wherein one of the target means and the sensor element being arranged to follow vertical movement of the upper frame member (14) and to move in relation to the other one of the target means and the sensor element. The sensor element comprises a vertical sensing array which extends in a vertical direction along at least a portion of a range within which the target means may be moved upon adjusting the vertical position of the upper frame member (14).
Patent AU-2012389581-A1 (AU)
Title: Reinforcing element for producing prestressed concrete components, concrete component and production methods
Inventor: KURATH-GGROLLMANN JOSEF PETER
IPC: E04C5/12
Filed: 2012-09-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a reinforcing element (10) for producing prestressed concrete components, a concrete component and corresponding production methods. The reinforcing element (10) comprises a plurality of fibers (12) and a plurality of holding elements (14) which are connected to each other by the fibers (12) so that the fibers (12) can be stressed in their longitudinal direction (T) by means of the holding elements (14). The fibers (12) are fixed to the holding elements (14) in such a way that the fibers (12) in the stressed state lead in a largely linear manner into the holding elements (14). This enables both a high degree of pretension and an efficient, reliable and thus cost-effective production of the concrete components.
Patent AU-2013200117-A1 (AU)
Title: User apparatus, base station apparatus and method
Inventor: HIGUCHI KENICHI
IPC: H04J11/00
Filed: 2013-01-10
Abstract: USER APPARATUS, BASE STATION APPARATUS, AND METHOD A base station apparatus for receiving at least an uplink control channel from multiple user apparatuses in accordance with a single-carrier scheme, the base station apparatus comprises an extraction unit (e.g., 702 to 718) for extracting acknowledgement information and channel condition information from an uplink control channel, the acknowledgement information indicating a positive response or a negative response to a downlink data channel, the channel condition information indicating a downlink channel condition; a scheduler (722) for assigning resources to the downlink data channel, and a transmission unit (e.g., 720 and 724) for transmitting the downlink data channel, wherein the uplink control channel includes one or more unit blocks including a sequence resulting from multiplication of a uniform factor with all chips of an orthogonal code sequence for a cyclic shift amount individually indicated from the base station apparatus to the user apparatus, different cyclic shift amounts being assigned to different user apparatuses.
Patent AU-2013200683-A1 (AU)
Title: Impulse turbine for use in bi-directional flows
Inventor: FREEMAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F01D1/02
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: IMPULSE TURBINE FOR USE IN BI-DIRECTIONAL FLOWS A bi-directional flow impulse type turbine arrangement (120) for use with a bi-directional reversing flow (F, F1, F2) through the turbine arrangement is disclosed. The turbine arrangement has an axis and comprises: a rotor (120) rotatably mounted to rotate about the axis and having a plurality of rotor blades disposed circumferentially around the rotor, a first setoff guide vanes (140) circumferentially disposed about the axis for directing the bi-directional reversing flow to and from the rotor blades via a first flow passage defined by a first duct; and a second set of guide vanes (142) axially spaced from the first set of guide vanes and circumferentially disposed about the axis for directing the bi-directional reversing flow to and from the rotor blades via a second flow passage defined by a second duct; wherein the first and second sets of guide vanes are disposed at a greater radius than the rotor blades, such that the first and second sets of guide vanes are radially offset from the rotor blades,
Patent AU-2013202265-A1 (AU)
Title: Controller for neuromuscular testing
Inventor: FADEM KALFORD C
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a PNS testing system may be used for peripheral nervous system (PNS) evaluations by generating a sequence of various stimuli through transducer(s) in contact with the skin. The peripheral stimulus is detected by receptors in the skin which produce electric signals in the form of action potentials which are then sent to the central nervous system (CNS). These action potentials produce a time varying voltage potential on the surface of the skin which can be detected with a plurality of skin electrodes.
Patent AU-2013203937-A1 (AU)
Title: Scroll machine with single plate floating seal
Inventor: ZHU HANQING
IPC: F04C29/12
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A scroll machine utilizes a floating seal to isolate pressurized fluid to provide axial biasing. The floating seal is designed as a single piece plate with inner and outer annular seals. The inner and outer annular seals can be U shaped, V-shaped or L-shaped and each configuration is oriented to provide pressure actuation of the seal. Additional embodiments add a discharge valve, a high temperature protection system or a high pressure protection system to the floating seal.
Patent AU-2013205112-A1 (AU)
Title: Influenza viruses able to infect canids, uses thereof
Inventor: CRAWFORD PATTI C
IPC: A61K39/145
Filed: 2013-04-13
Abstract: The subject invention pertains to isolated influenza virus that is capable of infecting canids and causing respiratory disease in the canid. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response against an influenza virus of the present invention. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for identifying a virus of the invention and diagnosing infection of an animal with a virus of the invention.
Patent AU-2013216930-A1 (AU)
Title: Compositions and methods for treatment of well bore tar
Inventor: LIVANEC PHILIP WAYNE
IPC: C09K8/24
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, one method includes a method comprising: contacting tar resident in a well bore with a tar stabilizing polymer comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a styrene polymer, an acrylate polymer, a styrene-acrylate polymer, and any combination thereof; and allowing the tar stabilizing polymer to interact with the tar to at least partially reduce the tendency of the tar to adhere to a surface.
Patent AU-2013242834-A1 (AU)
Title: Gaming system and method with wager variability
Inventor: PLOWMAN GREGORY LEIGH
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2013-10-10
Abstract: Abstract A gaming machine (100) that provides a wagering game, the gaming machine (100) including a user interface (107) in communication with a game controller 5 (101), through the operation of which a player selects one of a plurality of wager options that determine a number of symbols to be active and inactive in the wagering game. The user interface (107) and game controller (101) are adapted to allow the player to select another wager option, which includes at least one of: a) selection of the number of outcomes purchased, wherein an io award is paid if a winning combination occurs in the purchased outcomes but not the outcomes that have not been purchased; and b) selection of an amount to wager on each outcome; which is made independently of the selection of the number of inactive symbols. 4754881_1 (GHMatters) P88283.AU.6
Patent AU-2013251276-A1 (AU)
Title: Biomarkers of oxidative stress
Inventor: FIGTREE GEMMA ALEXANDRA
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress Abstract The present invention relates to a method for detecting cardiovascular oxidative stress in an individual, comprising detecting in a blood sample from the individual modification of a cysteine at position 45 of the j1-subunit of the human erythrocyte ATP-dependent Na*K' pump protein or of an equivalent cysteine in a homologue or variant thereof. The invention further relates to a kit for detecting cardiovascular oxidative stress in an individual, the kit comprising at least one agent for detecting the presence of a modification in a cysteine at position 45 of the j31-subunit of the human erythrocyte ATP-dependent Na*K' pump protein or of an equivalent cysteine in a homologue or variant thereof, wherein said modification is a result of oxidation.
Patent AU-2013253715-A1 (AU)
Title: Drug prescribing system
Inventor: TAKAMATSU AKIRA
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: Provided is a drug dispensing system which makes it possible to prevent handling errors when drugs are picked. A drug dispensing system (1) is provided with: a host computer (4) including an input device (8), to which is input prescription data based on a prescription; a drug issuing device (10) in which drugs are pre-stored and from which drugs are issued in accordance with the prescription data; and a picking and inspection device (20) for picking and inspecting drugs which have been picked in accordance with the prescription data. The drug issuing device (10) outputs replenishment information relating to drugs which have not been issued by the drug issuing device (10) but which need to be replenished. The picking and inspection device (20) receives as input the replenishment information and picks and inspects the drugs which have been replenished in accordance with the replenishment information.
Patent AU-2013262611-A1 (AU)
Title: High-concentration monoclonal antibody formulations
Inventor: ARMSTRONG NICHOLAS J
IPC: A61K9/10
Filed: 2013-05-17
Abstract: The present application discloses high-concentration monoclonal antibody formulations suitable for subcutaneous administration, e.g. via a pre-filled syringe. In particular, it discloses a formulation comprising a spray dried monoclonal antibody at a concentration of about 200 mg/mL or more suspended in a non-aqueous suspension vehicle where the viscocity of the suspension vehicle is less than about 20 centipoise. Also disclosed are: a subcutaneous administration device with the formulation therein, a method of making the formulation, a method of making an article of manufacture comprising the suspension formulation, use of the formulation in the preparation of a medicament, and a method of treating a patient with the formulation.
Patent AU-2013262906-A1 (AU)
Title: Veliparib in combination with whole brain radiation therapy for the treatment of brain metastases
Inventor: GIRANDA VINCENT L
IPC: A61P35/04
Filed: 2013-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the treatment of brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of 2-[(2R)-2-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combination with an effective amount of whole brain radiation.
Patent AU-2013273705-A1 (AU)
Title: Catheter sheath introducer with directional retention damper
Inventor: WU STEVEN
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: A catheter sheath introducer comprises a hub and a tubular sheath having an inner lining with one or more dampers to improve retention of medical devices received or passed through the sheath without significantly increasing the force required to advance the medical device through the sheath. The dampers are made of a friction inducing material, for example, rubber-based materials, and configured as fingers, bumps or flaps that are unidirectional by means of an asymmetrical shape relative to a longitudinal axis of the sheath. co C?)j c0o
Patent AU-2013278658-A1 (AU)
Title: Method for separating and refining scandium
Inventor: ASANO SATOSHI
IPC: C01F17/212
Filed: 2013-04-01
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for separating and refining scandium, the method being capable of improving stripping and efficiently separating and refining scandium from a scandium-containing solution while the separability (selectivity) of scandium and impurity elements from a scandium-containing aqueous solution is maintained. In this method, scandium is extracted in an organic solvent obtained by: mixing a scandium-containing aqueous solution and a trioctylphosphine oxide-containing organic solvent; mixing the organic solvent and a stripping starting liquid containing one or more of water, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and oxalic acid; and stripping scandium from the organic solvent.