baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-507409-A (NZ)
Title: A tool ring and a nail machine comprising such tool ring, for the manufacture of heads on elongated bodies
Inventor: JENSEN JORN BOIE
IPC: B21G3/32
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: A nail machine and a tool ring for securing preferably elongate bodies in a nail machine, e.g. for the manufacture of heads on said elongate bodies, said tool ring having an axis of rotation, an outer circumference and a surface that extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation, and wherein the tool ring further comprises a number of engagement devices intended for receiving and releasably securing bodies, and which are spaced substantially equally apart at the circumference of the tool ring, said engagement devices each comprising two mutually opposed holding jaws; and wherein at least the one of the two holding jaws is/are movable, it being arranged on a movement mechanism so configured that the holding jaw can be displaced towards and away from, respectively, the opposed holding jaw; and wherein the movement mechanism is so arranged that it displaces the holding jaw completely or partially in a radial or axial direction relative to the axis of rotation of the tool ring. Hereby the productivity obtained with a given machine comprising a tool ring with a given number of tools is increased.
Patent NZ-509148-A (NZ)
Title: Animal feed containing industrial waste and koji mould
Inventor: YAMAMOTO MASAHIRO
IPC: A23K10/38
Filed: 2000-05-08
Abstract: Animal feed is obtained by mixing a grain material or a fiber material with at least one industrial waste containing protein of animal origin selected from the group consisting of fish-broth effluents, fish viscera and animal wastes, to form a mixture where the water content of the mixture is 45 wt% or less. Subsequently, koji mold is added to the mixture to cause fermentation, and drying it by utilizing heat generated by the fermentation to form the animal feed where the water content of the animal feed after fermentation and drying is 30 wt% or less.
Patent NZ-509577-A (NZ)
Title: Antibodies for ribosmal proteins specific to only one microorganism genus or species
Inventor: MATSUYAMA KENJI
IPC: C07K14/205
Filed: 1999-07-30
Abstract: Antibodies to ribosomal proteins of microorganisms react specifically to ribosomal proteins of a microorganism belonging to the same genus or species of the said microorganism. The microorganisms may be those that cause sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or respiratory infection such as Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Also described is a method of preparing the antibody specific to the ribosomal protein L7/L12 and kits containing the antibody.
Patent NZ-513509-A (NZ)
Title: Improvements in and relating to processing materials
Inventor: GREGSON PAUL RAYMOND
IPC: C01G43/06
Filed: 2000-01-14
Abstract: A series of techniques are provided for processing uranium containing feed materials such as uranium ores, reprocessed uranium, uranium containing residues and uranium containing spent fuel.  The processes described involve fluorination of uranium containing material, separation of the uranium containing material from other materials based on ionization thereof with the non-ionised fluorine containing material being recycled.  Metallic uranium and/or plutonium or fission products may result.  The technique offers advantages in terms of the range of materials that can be reprocessed and a reduction in the number of complexity of stages which are involved in the process.
Patent NZ-516005-A (NZ)
Title: Supported metal catalyst, its preparation and its applications in the direct manufacture of hydrogen peroxide
Inventor: DEVIC MICHEL
IPC: B01J23/10
Filed: 2000-06-07
Abstract: A supported metal catalyst is disclosed based on at least one metal selected in the group M consisting of palladium, platinum, ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, holmium, osmium and gold, used for directly making hydrogen peroxide from hydrogen and oxygen. Also disclosed is a process for making said catalyst comprising successively an impregnating step with a solution based on one or several salt(s) of at least one metal of group M on a support, and a reduction step characterised in that at the end of the reduction step, the catalyst is treated with an aqueous acid solution comprising bromine and bromide ions. The catalyst is characterised by metal or crystallised metal aggregates with size ranging between 0.1 and 20 microns and preferably between 0.1 and 10 microns. The supported bimetal catalyst is preferred, for example Pd-Pt, Au-Pt, Pd-Ho and Pd-Au.
Patent NZ-518305-A (NZ)
Title: Fish feed with increased nucleotide content
Inventor: BURRELLS CHARLES
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2000-10-11
Abstract: A method of improving the development of the intestinal tract in fish, the method comprising augmenting the levels of nucleotides present in the diet of fish wherein the provided nucleotides are uracil, guanine, cytosine, thymine and adenine. A dietary composition including these nucleotides is described. The use of at least one nucleotide or a modified or synthetically derived mimetic is also described to enhance uptake of pigment by fish.
Patent NZ-519434-A (NZ)
Title: Process for the preparation of sodium salts of statins
Inventor: NARULA PARDEEP
IPC: C07C67/60
Filed: 2000-12-14
Abstract: A process for the preparation of sodium salts of the statins of formula Ia wherein R is either H, CH3 or OH, which comprises contacting a solution of hydroxyl acid form of the statins having the formula Ib, with sodium 2- ethylhexanoate and recovering the corresponding sodium salts of the statins from a soltuion of thereof.
Patent NZ-520144-A (NZ)
Title: Improved germination method of seed or cereal
Inventor: DAVIDSON MAXWELL WINGATE
IPC: A01C1/02
Filed: 2000-12-14
Abstract: The application discloses a method of treating seed or cereal comprising a germination phase wherein the oxygenated water is caused to sift or percolate through a bed of the seed or cereal in a substantially uniform manner. Oxygenated water is delivered to and passed through over the cross section of the bed via a distribution means at the upper end of the bed. An apparatus for carrying out the above method is also discussed which comprises a vessel adapted to contain a bed of seed or cereal and the source of oxygenated water.
Patent NZ-521256-A (NZ)
Title: On-line geographical directory
Inventor: KNORR JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: A method of categorizing businesses, organizations and individuals in a geographically based manner over the Internet includes: (a) registering in a database the names of businesses, organizations and/or individuals; (b) for each name entry, registering a geographical location identifier which indicates the precise geographical location at which the corresponding business, organization or individual is located; (c) for each name entry, optionally registering further information such as address, telephone number, and information about the goods or services offered by the business, organization or individual; (d) the user nominating a catchment area by reference to one or more geographical points and (e) searching the database to identify name entries within the catchment area nominated by the user. A method of delivering geographically based advertising over the Internet, includes: (a) registering in a database one or more goods or services being offered by one or more advertisers; (b) for each good or service offered by the advertiser, registering an advertiser geographical area indicating the area in which the advertiser wishes to receive customers; (c) determining a geographical location identifier from the user which is the precise geographical location of the Internet user; (d) displaying to the Internet user an advertisement, the advertisement displayed being selected from one or more advertisements for goods or services wherein the geographical location of the Internet user is within the advertiser geographical area corresponding to one or more of the goods or services presented in the advertisement.
Patent NZ-521856-A (NZ)
Title: Hollow fibre restraining system
Inventor: ZHA FUFANG
IPC: B01D63/00
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A restraining system for hollow fibres is provided. The restraining system includes a plurality of longitudinally extending elements (6) spaced from one another and supported by a number of discrete spacer elements (7), each spacer element extending generally transverse of said longitudinal elements, such that in combination with said longitudinal elements they define a cage-like structure (5).
Patent NZ-524884-A (NZ)
Title: A composting apparatus with internal transport system
Inventor: ROBINSON PETER WILLIAM
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A composting system includes a stationary and usually unheated generally horizontal composting chamber 1 with an inlet end 3 and outlet end 4. Through the middle of the chamber a shaft 7 or shafts to which are attached a series of discrete arms 5 with paddles 6 that extend into the outer volume of the chamber. The arms mix and agitate a composting material placed in the inlet and transport the compost material to the outlet at the other end of the chamber while the material biodegrades in the chamber. The arms allow air to penetrate into the composting material and to release water through the emission of steam. A number of probes through the exterior of the chamber that extend into the headspace of the chamber or into the composting mix measure temperature and carbon dioxide levels with the chamber so that a PLC or microprocessor can maintain the temperature and carbon dioxide levels at an optimum level.
Patent NZ-530202-A (NZ)
Title: Piperidine derivatives useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity
Inventor: EVANS RICHARD
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A piperidine derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof has the formula (I) wherein: T is C(O) or S(O)2; W is C(O) or S(O)2; X is CH2, O or NH; Y is CR5 or N; R1 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heterocyclyl; R2 is hydrogen or alkyl ; R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl; R4 is alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl or optionally substituted heterocyclyl and R5 is hydrogen or alkyl. The compounds are useful as modulators of chemokine (especially CCR3) activity and are useful for treating asthma and/or rhinitis.
Patent NZ-534932-A (NZ)
Title: Roller assembly for more secure engagement in track with frame having one roller fixed in hole and another roller biased in slot
Inventor: SMALLWOOD JOHN CLIFFORD
IPC: B60J5/14
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: In order to more securely locate rollers in a track section at least one roller (typically two as shown) is located in holes of a mounting frame. A further roller is mounted in a slot of the frame and is biased so as to provide for more secure engagement of rollers against inner surfaces of the track
Patent NZ-540710-A (NZ)
Title: Surgical apparatus for enabling establishment of a pneumoperitoneum and for uterus manipulation during a vaginal hysterectomy procedure
Inventor: EAST MICHAEL C
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: Surgical apparatus for enabling establishment of a pneumoperitoneum and for uterus manipulation during a vaginal hysterectomy procedure is disclosed. The apparatus has an elongate housing with a handle end and manipulator tip assembly at the opposite end having a manipulator tip beyond the housing. A diaphragm is situated about the housing and/or manipulator tip assembly. A passage for passing gas extends from the handle end of the housing to an exit in or adjacent the manipulator assembly but beyond the diaphragm. The diaphragm can be positioned in the vaginal tract and can establish a sufficient seal to define a gas inflatable peritoneal and abdominal cavity in which a pneumoperitoneum can be established by the exit of the gas from the passage. The manipulator tip can be manipulated sufficiently by the handle end without movement of the manipulator tip relative to the housing, and despite the gas sealing presence of the diaphragm to enable manipulation of the uterus.
Patent NZ-541492-A (NZ)
Title: Folded steel foot and anchor for driven wooden fence post
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A foot for a post or pole to be rammed is folded from steel sheet substantially into the shape as shown. The bottom of the wooden post is trimmed to snugly accept the foot, and the foot is attached to the post by nails driven into the post through holes 2D, with the bottom of the post 3A resting on the flat bottom of the foot 2A, and the trimmed side surfaces 3B resting on the flat side faces 2B of the folded foot. The post with foot attached can then be driven into the soil. The wings 2C of the foot serve to prevent both post uplift and turning of the post in the soil.
Patent NZ-542202-A (NZ)
Title: Methods for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy
Inventor: PETROU STEVEN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: Provided is a method for determining the likelihood that a human patient suspected of SMEi form of epilepsy does or does not have SMEI, comprising screening a patient sample for a mutation in the SCN1A gene, wherein the mutation is from a specified list of 25 mutations known to be associated with SMEI or from a specified list of 5 mutations known not to be associated with SMEI.
Patent NZ-544401-A (NZ)
Title: Long nip press belt made from resin-impregnated fibers
Inventor: ROMANSKI ERIC
IPC: D21F3/02
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a papermaking belt structure using tapes made of a solid thermoplastic resin surrounding a fibrous matrix. The method calls for applying a layer of CD oriented tapes to a mandrel surface, then applying a layer of MD oriented tapes over the CD layer, applying pressure and heat to the mandrel containing the CD and MD layers so to melt the resin and entirely bond/encapsulate the fibrous matrix. At least a surface of the belt structure is ground to a desired calliper. The belt structure thus obtained may, thereafter be grooved, drilled or other processed as desired. Additionally, the above method can be reversed as to the MD/CD order of layering. Also, a layer entirely of resin can be applied, preferably prior to, but also after or in between the MD/CD layers. Also, rubber can comprise one or more layers.
Patent NZ-545142-A (NZ)
Title: Method of diagnosing wood decay and decay diagnostic agent
Inventor: TANAKA KEIJITSU
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: Provided is a method for diagnosing wood decay, comprising (i) contacting extract of wood with an antibody obtained by sensitizing an animal with an antigen which is a protein having a molecular weight of 1,000 to 100,000 Da obtained by culturing a wood destroying fungus; and (ii) judging wood decay through an antigen-antibody reaction, wherein the protein is obtained by culturing one wood destroying fungus selected from the group consisting of Fomitopsis palustris, Gloeophyllum trabeum, Coniophora puteana, Serpula lacrymans, Trametes versicolor and Gloeophyllum sepiarium. Also provided are corresponding diagnoisis agents and diagnosis kits.
Patent NZ-545348-A (NZ)
Title: Compositions comprising isobutyric acid and amyl alcohol or isoamyl alcohol and methods of use
Inventor: STROBEL GARY A
IPC: A01N63/30
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for inhibiting the growth of organisms selected from the group consisting of microbes, insects, and nematodes comprising exposing the organism or a habitat of the organism to an effective amount of a synthetic mixture of volatile organic compounds comprising isobutyric acid and 2-methyl-1-butanol or 3-methyl-1-butanol.
Patent NZ-546565-A (NZ)
Title: Rotary milking platform support and alignment mechanism
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOHN
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A support system for a rotary platform (1) provided with an annular support track (19) attached to a lower surface and/or peripheral edge of the platform, said support system including a plurality of support stations (7) spatially disposed below the platform to engage with the support track (20), said support stations (7) including: individual primary support stations provided with at least one support roller (11) rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis to engage in use with a lower surface of the support track to enable horizontal rotation of the platform (1) and bear the platform's weight; individual lateral support stations (13) provided with at least one location roller (12) rotatable about a substantially vertical axis to engage in use with at least one substantially vertical portion of the support track, such that the lateral support station (13) rollers collectively provide a centering force to maintain the position of the platform (1) periphery within defined limits during platform rotation.
Patent NZ-547143-A (NZ)
Title: Animal handling apparatus
Inventor: MURRAY DARYN LLOYD
IPC: A01K1/06
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: This discloses an animal handling apparatus 100 comprising a rotary cradle with at least three equally spaced animal bays, each with animal clamping apparatus 1, mounted on a support frame 3. The rotation of the rotary cradle is controlled by a rotation control means 7. The apparatus is configured and arranged so that in use the animals enter the rotary cradle via the uppermost animal bay.
Patent NZ-549974-A (NZ)
Title: High soy protein nuggets and applications in food products
Inventor: BROWN DANIEL W
IPC: A23L13/40
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a protein extrudate comprising at least 80% by weight vegetable protein on a moisture free basis, less than 5% by weight carbohydrate on a moisture free basis, a degree of hydrolysis of less than 15%, and having a density of from 0.20 g/cm3 to 0.27 g/cm3.
Patent NZ-550820-A (NZ)
Title: Moist towelette packaging
Inventor: EVANS CHRISTOPHER T
IPC: A47K10/24
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A towelette dispenser comprises multiple individual towelettes with connections between the ends of individual towelettes, a container with an open end for holding the towelettes, a lid and a cover 25 at the open end of the container, an orifice in the lid through which towelettes are passed out of the container and one or more lobes 17 protruding into the orifice. The lid comprises two trapdoors 13 and door stop locks 23 that hold the trap doors 13 in a dispensing position. When a first towelette and the leading portion of a second towelette are pulled out of the container and the connections between the first towelette and the second towelette are separated, the leading portion of the second towelette will remain outside the lid as it is held within the orifice. This arrangement prevents the towelette falling back within the container.
Patent NZ-552801-A (NZ)
Title: Plastic bag for fine powders
Inventor: DOYLE STANLEY B
IPC: B65D81/20
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making and filling a plastic bag. The method includes the steps of providing or making from film, a bag having a plurality of laser microperforations; filling the bag with a fine powder having an average particle diameter of up to about 150ým; securing the bag; removing at least a portion of entrapped air in the bag through the microperforations; and sealing the microperforations. In one embodiment the microperforations are sealed using a UV curable sealant. A packaged product made according to the method above is also claimed.
Patent NZ-561790-A (NZ)
Title: Improvements relating to graphical user interfaces
Inventor: STEIN MICHAEL LEWIS
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A method and system for distributing a new version of a GUI to a user is provided. The system includes a central store retaining a GUI representation of a workflow process, a plurality of users located remotely from the central store and related to each other in a user hierarchy below the central store, each user having access to a version of a previous representation, comparing means for comparing the new version of the representation with a user's previous version of the representation to determine any differences; forwarding means for forwarding those differences to the user associated with that version of the representation for consideration; and reviewing means provided within each previous version of the representation, the reviewing means being arranged to accept or reject the differences and to convey an acceptance or rejection to a higher level within the hierarchy.
Patent NZ-568723-A (NZ)
Title: Clamp apparatus for selectively occluding resilient tube by squeeing, with sliding member having slot with more restricted opening at one end
Inventor: SMITH GWYN
IPC: A61M39/28
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: A clamp apparatus (20) for selectively occluding a resilient tube to prevent free flow of fluid in the tube. The device comprises a base member (22) to which the resilient IV tube is attached or through which it passes, and a slide clamp (24) that slides relative to the base member (22) and relative to the tube. The aperture in the slide clamp (24) has a relatively open hole at one end, through which the tube passes when the slide clamp (24) is an open position, allowing fluid to flow through the tube. The aperture in the slide clamp also has a relatively constricted slot at the other end, through which the tube passes when the slide clamp is in the occluding position, preventing fluid flow through the tube. The slide clamp (24) includes a groove for receiving a cooperatively shaped rib on the base member (22). The groove and rib are configured to guide relative movement between the slide clamp (24) and the base (22) so as to prevent significant lateral movement.
Patent NZ-569660-A (NZ)
Title: Compounds and methods for inhibiting the interaction of Bcl proteins with binding partners
Inventor: CASTRO ALFREDO C
IPC: A61K31/426
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula 1, or an unsaturated form or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein m is 0-6 and wherein the rest of the substituents are as defined in the specification. Also disclosed is the use of the compound for treating cancer.
Patent NZ-578195-A (NZ)
Title: Lightweight wood-based sandwhich panel type board and process for producing it
Inventor: LUDTKE JAN
IPC: B27N3/00
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a sandwich type engineered wood panel. The board has an upper cover layer (410), a lower cover layer (420), and an intermediate layer (430) disposed between the upper and lower cover layers. The upper and lower cover layers and compacted, and the intermediate layer is foamed. Either no foaming of the intermediate layer occurs when compacting of the upper and lower cover layers begins, or the upper and lower cover layers are compacted before the intermediate layer is foamed.
Patent NZ-590374-A (NZ)
Title: A base structure for a portable toilet where runners are used for supporting the toilet and storing water
Inventor: HOLMSTADT RONALD J
IPC: E03D5/01
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A base structure (20) for a portable restroom (10) is disclosed. Additional tanks in the skids are used to store water for the restroom. The base has a supporting structure having a top side and a bottom side. A top panel is positioned on the top side of the supporting structure and forms a floor surface for the base structure. Two runners extend from the bottom side of the supporting structure one per side, each containing an internal fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoirs operate cooperatively to provide flushing water.