baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-522191-A (NZ)
Title: Antigenic peptide fragments of VapA protein, and uses thereof
Inventor: VANNIASINKAM THIRU
IPC: C07K16/12
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: An isolated peptide fragment of the Vap A protein that binds antibodies specific for Rhodococcus equi and the VapA protein. In a preferred form the peptide contains an amino acid sequence of 5 or more amino acid residues that is identical to or homologous to the amino acid sequence of at least one region of the VapA protein that is responsible for immunological recognition. Methods of diagnosing a vertebrate for the presence of R. equi using the peptide and methods of vaccinating a vertebrate against R. equi using the peptide are also claimed wherein the vertebrate is selected from the group consisting of horse, pig, cattle and goat.
Patent NZ-527906-A (NZ)
Title: Parasiticidal compositions and methods of use
Inventor: ENDRIS RICHARD G
IPC: A01N53/00
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A parasiticidal composition for topical application to an animal, consisting essentially of a pyrethroid or a pyrethrin and a carrier, wherein the carrier is a terpene, terpene derivative, a terpene with an alkyl glycol ether, or a terpene derivative with an alkyl glycol ether.
Patent NZ-533168-A (NZ)
Title: Alpha-cyanoacrylates having herbicidal activity
Inventor: PLATH PETER
IPC: C07D305/08
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: Herbicidally active alpha-cyanoacrylates of the formula (I) and their agriculturally useful salts, processes and intermediates for their preparation; and the use of these compounds or of compositions comprising these compounds for controlling undesirable plants are disclosed, wherein: R1 is ORa wherein Ra is hydrogen, substituted alkyl, branched alkyl, branched alkenyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, phenylalkyl or alkyl­imino; or NRbRc wherein Rb is hydrogen, alkyl which may be substituted, alkenyl, alkynyl; Rc is hydrogen, alkyl which may be substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, phenylalkyl or alkylimino; or Rb and Rc form an alkandiyl-chain which may be substituted; or SRd wherein Rd is hydrogen, alkyl which may be substituted, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, phenylalkyl or alkylimino; R2 is alkyl which may be substituted; alkenyl or alkynyl; R3 is alkyl which may be substituted; alkenyl or alkynyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano or alkyl.
Patent NZ-533691-A (NZ)
Title: Process for removing carbon dioxide and optionally hydrogen sulphide and/or carbonyl sulphide from gas mixtures
Inventor: BROK THEODORUS JOHANNES
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A process for removing carbon dioxide and optionally hydrogen sulphide and/or COS (carbonyl sulphide) from a gas stream containing these compounds by washing the gas with an aqueous washing solution containing water, sulfolane and a secondary or tertiary amine derived from ethanolamine is disclosed, wherein aqueous washing solution contains between 15 and 45 parts by weight based on total solution of water, between 15 and 35 parts by weight based on total solution of sulfolane and between 30 and 60 parts by weight based on total solution of a secondary or tertiary amine derived from ethanol amine, the amounts of water, sulfolane and amine together being 100 parts by weight, the process being carried out in the presence of a primary or secondary amine compound in an amount between 0.5 and 15 wt% based on water, sulfolane and amine. An absorbent liquid to be used in the above process is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-537022-A (NZ)
Title: Reduction of gelatin cross-linking in the gelatin shell of gelatin capsules by incorporating a free amino acid into the capsule shall and a carboxylic acid ester into the capsule filling
Inventor: VRANA ALES
IPC: A61K9/64
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: Described are compositions and methods for reducing cross-linking in the gelatin shell of gelatin capsules by incorporation of a free amino acid into the capsule shell and by inclusion of an ester of carboxylic acid either into the capsule filling, and/or into the capsule shell and/or into the lubrication agent, or in combinations thereof. Also described are soft gelatin capsules characterised by improved stability as compared with gelatin capsules that do not contain amino acid in the shell and carboxylic acid ester in the filling, shell or in the lubrication agent, or in combinations thereof.
Patent NZ-537818-A (NZ)
Title: Synergistic combination of an alpha-2-delta ligand and a PDEV inhibitor for use in the treatment of pain
Inventor: FIELD MARK JOHN
IPC: A61K31/522
Filed: 2003-08-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a synergistic combination of an alpha-2-delta ligand and a PDEV inhibitor for use in therapy, particularly in the curative, prophylactic or palliative treatment of pain, particularly neuropathic pain. Particularly preferred alpha-2-delta ligands are gabapentin and pregabalin. Particularly preferred PDEV inhibitors are sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil.
Patent NZ-538615-A (NZ)
Title: Use of CGRP antagonist compounds for treatment of psoriasis
Inventor: SVEINSSON BIRKIR
IPC: A61K31/517
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of at least one CGRP antagonist compound for the manufacture of a medicament for treating, preventing or remedying psoriasis in a subject. Also disclosed is a method of identifying a candidate compound for use in a medicament for treating psoriasis comprising the steps of: (i) obtaining a compound suspected of binding to a CGRP receptor; (ii) adding the compound at varying concentrations in the range of about 0.1 micromol to 1 millimol to samples comprising CGRP receptors and incubating for a suitable time; (iii) adding labelled CGRP peptide to the incubated samples; (iv) determining the binding of the labelled CGRP peptide to the CGRP receptor in the samples with varying concentrations of the compound; and (v) determining the binding affinity of the compound to the CGRP receptor; whereby a compound that is determined to bind to the CGRP receptor is identified as a candidate compound for use in a medicament for treating psoriasis, wherein said samples comprise live cells having surface bound CGRP receptors.
Patent NZ-538641-A (NZ)
Title: A vacuum cleaning head
Inventor: HACKWELL PAUL CEDRIC CAMPBELL
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A vacuum cleaning head (100) comprises a rotatable brush bar (112) and an air turbine (240) for driving the brush bar (112). An air inlet (120) admits air to drive the turbine. A button (200) is movable between an open position, in which it admits air to the turbine (240), and a closed position in which it closes the inlet (120) and prevents air from reaching the turbine (240). The button (200) is movable in response to the speed of rotation of the turbine (240), or flow of air to or through the turbine (240) exceeding a predetermined limit.
Patent NZ-541267-A (NZ)
Title: Drill guide
Inventor: WELLS ARLUN GLEN
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A drill guide for a portable drill, comprising: a base arranged to engage with a corrugated material to be drilled and shaped to confirm sufficiently to the shape of the corrugated material to minimise lateral movement of an attached drill relative to the corrugated material during a drilling operation; and a support comprising a portion for attachment to a drill and which is configured to enable the base to be moved toward and away from a drill when attached thereto.
Patent NZ-546104-A (NZ)
Title: Road retexturing apparatus and method of retexturing a road
Inventor: LANE RICHARD JOHN
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: An apparatus and method for re-texturing a road surface is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a plurality of rotors wherein each rotor 300 includes a plurality of substantially parallel shafts 4 evenly radially spaced from a central axis 5, and a means of rotating the rotors 11. Each parallel shaft provides a plurality of spaced-apart cutting tools, each with a plurality of teeth. In use, rotation of the rotors causes the teeth of the cutting tools to impact the road surface, fracture the aggregate of the road surface, and then bounce off the road surface.
Patent NZ-547313-A (NZ)
Title: Toothbrush employing an acoustic waveguide
Inventor: MOURAD PIERRE D
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A power toothbrush (10) is disclosed having a handle (15) containing a rechargeable battery (12), an ultrasonic drive circuit (14), a sonic component (16) such as a motor, and a control unit (18). The handle is connected to a toothbrush head (20) preferably having a plurality of bristles (26) and an ultrasonic transducer (22) that is operatively connected to a waveguide (24) that extends from the toothbrush head generally adjacent the bristles. The waveguide facilitates the transmission of acoustic energy into the dental fluid. It is contemplated that the waveguide may be utilized in manual or power toothbrushes, and in a combination without the sonic component, or in a combination without the ultrasonic transducer. Toothbrushes disclosed herein achieve improved plaque and stain removal from the teeth as well as interproximal and subgingival regions, while enhancing the user experience, massaging the gums, and stimulating dental tissue.
Patent NZ-548215-A (NZ)
Title: Effervescent oral opiate dosage form
Inventor: MOE DEREK
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a dosage form comprising 20 to 200,000 micrograms of an opiate, 0.5 to 25% w/w of a pH adjusting substance appropriate for said opiate, 5 to 85% w/w of an effervescent material, and a starch glycolate, said dosage form being designed for the administration of said opiate across the oral mucosa through buccal, gingival or sublingual administration routes.
Patent NZ-551031-A (NZ)
Title: Methods of fabricating surgical blades from silicon wafers by etching
Inventor: HUGHES JAMES
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A method of forming a blade from a silicon wafer 202 by first cutting a V shaped trench on one surface of the silicon wafer 202 and then uniformly etching the V shaped trench until a blade is formed.
Patent NZ-551431-A (NZ)
Title: Treatment with cisplatin and an EGFR-inhibitor
Inventor: HIGGINS BRIAN
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of erlotinib and cisplatin for the preparation of a medicament for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, wherein the medicament consists of erlotinib, cisplatin and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, wherein the medicament is for administration according to the following regime: (i) administering an effective first amount of erlotinib, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (ii) administering an effective second amount of cisplatin.
Patent NZ-567603-A (NZ)
Title: Constructs including one or more nucleic acids encoding between three and twenty oleosin repeat units
Inventor: SCOTT RICHARD
IPC: C12N15/29
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a construct including one or more nucleic acids encoding between three and twenty oleosin repeat units. Also disclosed is a method of producing repeat oleosins in a plant, said method including introducing into said plant said construct.
Patent NZ-571467-A (NZ)
Title: Method for alleviating keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Inventor: BERNSTEIN JOEL
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: The use of a capsaicinoid compound in the manufacture of a composition for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca is disclosed, wherein the composition is prepared for intranasal administration to the nasal mucosa. These compositions may further comprise a topical anesthetic or a topical corticosteroid. The capsaicinoid compound used in said composition may be selected from the group consisting of capsaicin, civamide, acetylated derivatives of capsaicin and civamide, and salts of all of the aforementioned capsaicinoids.
Patent NZ-572919-A (NZ)
Title: Crystalline duloxetine hydrochloride
Inventor: JIANG WEI PING
IPC: C07D333/20
Filed: 2007-06-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the preparation of crystalline duloxetine hydrochloride, the method comprising: (a) providing a solution of duloxetine free base in an organic solvent; (b) mixing the organic solution with aqueous ammonium chloride solution; and (c) acidifying the solution to a pH of 1 to 4 with hydrochloric acid.
Patent NZ-574768-A (NZ)
Title: Method for controlling the discharge pressure of an engine-driven pump
Inventor: LASKARIS MICHAEL A
IPC: F02D29/04
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: A method for controlling the discharge pressure of an engine-driven centrifugal pump in a system is disclosed. The system includes the engine having an idle speed Si, the pump being driven by the engine, an intake line coupled to the pump for receiving a liquid, a discharge line coupled to the pump for discharging the liquid, an internal pressure sensor in the discharge line sensing an actual internal pressure Pa in the discharge line, a relief valve in the discharge line, the relief valve being actuable in a first direction away from a fully closed initial condition, and a controller operatively connected to the engine, the internal pressure sensor and the relief valve, for varying a speed of the engine, and a condition of the relief valve. The method of controlling the discharge pressure of an engine-driven centrifugal pump comprises a) selecting a desired internal pressure Pd for the discharge line, b) operating the engine to drive the pump and generate pressure in the discharge line, c) increasing engine speed if Pa < Pd while maintaining the relief valve in the fully closed initial condition, d) decreasing engine speed if Pa > Pd and the engine speed is greater than Si, while maintaining the relief valve in the fully closed condition, e) opening the relief valve if Pa > Pd and the engine speed is equal to or less than Si without adjusting the engine speed; and f) closing the relief valve if Pa < Pd and the engine speed is less than or equal to Si; and g) repeating steps c) through f).
Patent NZ-577168-A (NZ)
Title: A system that mixes water from a hot water store and a water heater to provide water in a temperature range
Inventor: BOURKE BRENDAN VINCENT
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A hot water supply system is disclosed that provides an instantaneous gas water heater system having a main gas heater and an auxiliary storage heater tank connected to provide pre-heated water to the system outlet during the start-up period of the main heater. The system includes a main water heater (330) and an auxiliary water heater (302). The auxiliary heater is a storage water heater including a storage tank. The outlet of the auxiliary heater may be selectively connected to the system outlet (350) either directly, or via the main heater; or after mixing with an inlet water supply. A method delivering water within a first predetermined temperature range is also disclosed, the method including the steps of maintaining the hot water store at a temperature above a minimum outlet temperature threshold and selectively connecting the hot water store to the system outlet directly or via the water heater.
Patent NZ-577676-A (NZ)
Title: Authorising payments at a remote terminal by acquiring and transmitting account and biometric data
Inventor: BELAMANT SERGE CHRISTIAN PIERRE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a system (11) for facilitating a financial transaction between a prospective transactor and a transactee. The system includes an identity and account verifying facility for verifying the identity of the prospective transactor and an account the prospective transactor has with a financial institution. The identity and account verifying facility is operated by an independent verifier and includes a storage means (20) which stores a biometric identifier of the prospective transactor and details of at least one account held by the transactor at the financial institution. The details of the account(s) have been checked by the financial institution. The identity and account verifying means further includes a receiving means (38) for receiving a biometric identifier and account details of a prospective transactor from a transactee, wherein the biometric identifier is verified by comparison with the corresponding biometric identifier stored against the account details. The identity and account verifying facility is also provided with a communicating means for communicating with the financial institution to confirm details of the account(s) with the relevant financial institution and a replying means (42) for replying to a transactee in response to a request to verify the biometric identifier and account details of the prospective transactor.
Patent NZ-578234-A (NZ)
Title: Process to produce biodiesel and/or fuel oil
Inventor: NETO DOLIVAR CORAUCCI
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: Provided is a process to produce biodiesel and/or fuel oil, characterized by comprising the following steps: a) cultivating oil-producing microbial biomass using derivatives and residues of sugar cane as a carbon source; b) cultivating oil producing algae biomass using the liquid effluent from (a); c) extracting oil from the oil-producing biomass with an organic solvent; and d) reacting the extracted oil with alcohol to produce biodiesel and/or fuel oil. The algae can be Rhodosporidium or Botryococcus species.
Patent NZ-591737-A (NZ)
Title: Oxidising and reducing water treatments for high temperature steam generators
Inventor: KUNG STEVEN C
IPC: B01D1/30
Filed: 2011-03-15
Abstract: A method comprising performing steam generation including a water phase and a steam phase using a steam generator including steel tubing; applying an oxygenated water treatment in the water phase to convert the water to an oxidizing chemistry; and applying a reducing water treatment in the steam phase that converts the steam to a lower oxidation chemistry or to a reducing chemistry.
Patent NZ-591871-A (NZ)
Title: Vaccine preparation for Neospora caninum infection comprising a dense granule protein 7 or apical membrane antigen 1 encapsulated in a liposome
Inventor: NISHIKAWA YOSHIFUMI
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a vaccine preparation characterized by comprising: a liposome which has, on its surface, an oligosaccharide capable of binding to a sugar chain recognizing molecule located on the surface of an antigen presenting cell; and dense granule protein 7 or apical membrane antigen 1 each derived from Neospora caninum or an immunologically active mutant or derivative thereof, which is encapsulated in the liposome.
Patent NZ-594476-A (NZ)
Title: Steroid sparing agents and methods of using same
Inventor: LIEBERBURG IVAN
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a steroid sparing agent for the preparation of a medicament which reduces and/or eliminates a need for steroid treatment in a subject with multiple sclerosis, wherein the medicament comprises a steroid sparing effective amount of natalizumab and wherein the subject is on steroids.
Patent NZ-594705-A (NZ)
Title: Method for aiding the proper positioning of a lateral acceleration sensor of a trailer roll stability system
Inventor: HAEHN CRAIG S
IPC: F16M13/00
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for aiding a proper positioning of a lateral acceleration sensor (27) of a trailer roll stability system on a commercial vehicle. The method comprises the steps of: Integrating the lateral acceleration sensor (27) into an electric module (14), wherein the module (14) controls a trailer roll stability function on the vehicle; Mounting the electronic module (14) onto a curved surface of a compressed air reservoir such that the lateral acceleration sensor (27) is positioned substantially horizontal as measured by level ground; and Restricting greater than about 5 degrees of relative rotation between the electronic module (14) and the reservoir.
Patent NZ-606385-A (NZ)
Title: Ionic liquids comprising nitrogen containing cations
Inventor: WALKER ADAM JOHN
IPC: C07D487/18
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: Disclosed is the use, as a solvent for dissolving a polymeric material, of an ionic liquid comprising an anion and a cation characterised in that the cation is a nitrogen-containing cation of the formula: N+HRR’R’’ in which R is a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and substituted with one or more substituents selected from nitrile, nitro, amino and alkyl substituted amino; and wherein R’ and R’’, which may be the same or different, each represent H or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from nitrile, nitro, amino and alkyl-substituted amino. The specifically disclosed cation being putrescinium as derived from putrescine by the addition of a suitable acid.
Patent NZ-609761-A (NZ)
Title: Monohydrate of an azaadamantane derivative
Inventor: ZHANG GEOFF G Z
IPC: C07D471/08
Filed: 2011-09-21
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a crystalline monohydrate of (4s)-4-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yloxy)-1-azatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane dihydrogen citrate (Formula (I), which does not show the dihydrogen citrate) This compound modulates alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and may be used to treat conditions and disorders including neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders.
Patent NZ-613677-A (NZ)
Title: Beverage extraction apparatus
Inventor: YOKOO YOSHIAKI
IPC: A23F5/16
Filed: 2011-08-24
Abstract: A beverage extraction apparatus 1’ comprises a granule containing part 102 adapted to contain granules for extraction of a beverage, a pouring device for pouring an extraction solvent into the granule containing part 102 from a first direction, and a collecting device for collecting an extract liquid extracted by means of the extraction solvent. The granule containing part 102 comprises a detachable restraining member 10 for placing the granules in a substantially sealed state. The beverage extraction apparatus 1’ further comprises a rotary mechanism 14 for rotating the granule containing part 102 through 180 degrees so as to invert the granule containing part 102 in a vertical direction
Patent NZ-616778-A (NZ)
Title: Tubular connection and associated thread form
Inventor: BANKER EDWARD O
IPC: F16L15/00
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: A tubular connection is formed by a box member and a pin member, each of which has a tapered constant pitch thread. A profiled defined by the thread of at least one of the pin member and the box member results in a pitch line (44) that is a stepped pitch line. The stepped pitch line configuration may produce a wide radial band of substantive contact between the stab flanks of the pin member and box member upon full make-up of the connection.
Patent NZ-620262-A (NZ)
Title: Luminaires and lighting structures
Inventor: HUTCHENS DANIEL C
IPC: F21Y101/02
Filed: 2012-06-25
Abstract: Luminaires (200) are disclosed that include refractive (206) and/or reflective (202) structures that can provide or distribute lighting for a given area with high uniformity and efficiency. the luminaires includes an elongated reflector for reflecting light from the light sources and two apertures for passing light from each of the light sources . The structures can be used to distribute light from one or more light sources (204) for lighting target areas with a desired light distribution. The lighting structures can be included in light strips or luminaires. Such luminaire can be utilized in place of fluorescent lights and can facilitate quick and easy retrofit for previous fluorescent lighting applications. The disclosed techniques and systems (including components and structures) can be particularly useful when employing one or more LEDs as light sources (204).
Patent NZ-622505-A (NZ)
Title: Therapeutic compounds and compositions
Inventor: SAUNDERS JEFFREY O
IPC: C07D295/04
Filed: 2010-06-29
Abstract: Sulfone and sulphonamide compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising compounds that modulate pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) are described herein. Also described herein are methods of using the compounds that modulate PKM2 in the treatment of cancer.