baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2006225175-B2 (AU)
Title: Insulating boot for electrosurgical forceps
Inventor: DEPIERRO SCOTT
IPC: A61B17/94
Filed: 2006-09-29
Granted: 2012-08-30
Abstract: INSULATING BOOT FOR ELECTROSURGICAL FORCEPS Abstract Either an endoscopic or open bipolar forceps (10) includes a flexible, generally tubular insulating boot (500) for insulating patient tissue, while not impeding motion of 5 the jaw members (110, 120). The jaw members (110, 120) are movable from an open to a closed position and the jaw members (110, 120) are connected to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members (110, 120) are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. A knife assembly (140) may be included that allows a user to selectively divide tissue upon actuation thereof. 1o The insulating boot (500) may be made from a viscoelastic, elastomeric or flexible material suitable for use with a sterilization process including ethylene oxide. r/I CO CID /o
Patent AU-2006247504-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods and compositions for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases associated with Toll-like receptors
Inventor: KOHN LEONARD D
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2006-05-11
Granted: 2011-09-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases associated with overexpression of Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) as well as Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and/or TLR3/TLR4 signaling in nonimmune cells, monocytes, macrophages, and/or dendritic cells in association with related pathologies. This invention also relates to the use of phenylmethimazoles, methimazole derivatives, and tautomeric cyclic thiones for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases associated with Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) as well as Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and/or TLR3/TLR4 signaling in nonimmune cells, monocytes, macrophages, and/or dendritic cells in association with related pathologies. This invention also relates to treating a subject having a disease or condition associated with abnormal Toll-like receptor 3 as well as Toll- like receptor 4 and/or TLR3/TLR4 signaling in nonimmune cells, monocytes, macrophages, and/or dendritic cells in association with related pathologies. The present invention also relates to the treatment of autoimmune-inflammatory pathologies and chemokine and cytokine-mediated diseases associated with TLR overexpression and signaling. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations capable of inhibiting the IRF-3/Type 1 IFN/STAT/ISRE/IRF-1 pathway associated with Toll-like receptor overexpression or signaling.
Patent AU-2006340226-B2 (AU)
Title: Polyester resin sheet for solar cell, laminate thereof, solar cell backside protection sheet, and module
Inventor: FUJII HIDEKI
IPC: B32B27/36
Filed: 2006-03-14
Granted: 2013-01-17
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a polyester resin sheet for solar cell that is available at low cost and exhibits excellent hydrolysis resistance and enhanced heat resistance and screening potency to thereby realize an enhancement of electrical transduction efficiency of solar cell, and provide a solar cell making use of the same. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] There is provided a polyester resin sheet for solar cell including a polyester resin layer consisting of one or two or more layers of 18500 to 40000 number average molecular weight wherein there is included at least one layer containing 5 to 40 wt.% of titanium dioxide, which polyester resin sheet exhibits a light transmission at 300 to 350 nm wavelength of 0.005 to 10%, a relative reflectance of 80 to 105%, an apparent density of 1.37 to 1.65 g/cm
Patent AU-2006340789-B2 (AU)
Title: Puncture and cut resistant material
Inventor: SUNDNES JOHN
IPC: A41D13/02
Filed: 2006-12-21
Granted: 2012-05-03
Abstract: A material that is elastic and cut/puncture resistant, for use in garments. Said material contains a plurality of protective elements (38), at least one elastic base layer (36), and minimal connective area (42) or no connective area (see Fig. 14a) between the protective element(s) (38) and the elastic base (36) layer(s). The attachment can be point attachment (42), or attachment of layers of elastic materials to form pockets (108) to capture the protective elements. The protective elements can be flexible (Fig. 3a) or (semi) rigid (82).
Patent AU-2006346931-B2 (AU)
Title: 6-1H-imidazo-quinazoline and quinolines derivatives, new potent analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents
Inventor: PIEPOLI TIZIANA
IPC: A61K31/4709
Filed: 2006-08-03
Granted: 2012-07-19
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 6-lH-imidazo-2- aryl and 2-heteroaryl quinazoline and quinoline of Formula (I), corresponding salts and solvates thereof, to a process for their preparation and to the use of this compounds and corresponding pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of pain and inflammatory related disorders. Compounds of the invention have been proven highly effective in the pharmacological treatment of both inflammatory and neuropathic pain, in addition to striking anti-inflammatory properties. Their effectiveness in interfering with COX-2 and inflammatory cytokines expressions and production, highlights them as interesting compounds also for the treatment of cancer in addition to several inflammatory diseases.
Patent AU-2007202032-B2 (AU)
Title: Dosing means for an injection device.
Inventor: VEASEY ROBERT FREDERICK
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 2007-05-01
Granted: 2009-11-05
Abstract: An injection device having a drive mechanism to expel selectively a dose of medicament from a medicament cartridge through a needle unit is disclosed. The injection device further comprises an electronic control unit to control the drive mechanism, and a dispense button to generate a dispense button signal to the electronic control unit indicative of the dose to be expelled in which an arm button causes a first arm button signal to be sent to the electronic control unit to permit the dose to be expelled.
Patent AU-2007208450-B2 (AU)
Title: Spacers for use with actuator casings
Inventor: SOULIERE ERNEST GEORGE
IPC: F15B15/14
Filed: 2007-01-11
Granted: 2012-05-31
Abstract: Spacers for use with actuator casings are disclosed. An example spacer (102) includes a ring-shaped member (140, 142) defining a central opening and configured to form a part of an actuator casing and to space first and second actuator casing portions (106, 108) a predetermined distance when the first and second casing portions are coupled to the ring-shaped member. The ring-shaped member (142) includes a first surface surrounding the central opening configured to engage the first casing portion (106) and a second surface surrounding the central opening configured to engage the second casing portion (108) . Each of the first and second surfaces includes a plurality of apertures configured to receive threaded fasteners (114) to attach the first and second actuator casing portions (106, 108) to the ring-shaped member (140, 142).
Patent AU-2007217083-B2 (AU)
Title: Kerogen extraction from subterranean oil shale resources
Inventor: LOONEY MARK
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2007-02-15
Granted: 2013-08-22
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for extracting a kerogen-based product from subsurface (oil) shale formations, wherein such methods rely on fracturing and/or rubblizing portions of said formations so as to enhance their fluid permeability, and wherein such methods further rely on chemically modifying the shale-bound kerogen so as to render it mobile. The present invention is also directed at systems for implementing at least some of the foregoing methods. Additionally, the present invention is also directed to methods of fracturing and/or rubblizing subsurface shale formations and to methods of chemically modifying kerogen
Patent AU-2007247537-B2 (AU)
Title: Radio transmission system and method for operation thereof
Inventor: BOTT RAINER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-04-10
Granted: 2010-06-24
Abstract: A radio transmission system has an ad-hoc network, which can be used to transmit data packets with a prescribed waveform, for each node a rating device, which rates the quality of the transmission of the data packets via the ad-hoc network, and an orientation channel. The orientation channel is used to transmit the data packets when the rating device has rated the quality of the transmission of the data packets via the ad-hoc network as unsatisfactory.
Patent AU-2007256780-B2 (AU)
Title: Protein surface remodeling
Inventor: PHILLIPS KEVIN JOHN
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2007-06-01
Granted: 2013-08-29
Abstract: Aggregation is a major cause of the misbehavior of proteins. A system for modifying a protein to create a more stable variant is provided. The method involves identifying non- conserved hydrophobic amino acid residues on the surface of a protein, suitable for mutating to more hydrophilic residues (e.g., charged amino acids). Any number of residues on the surface may be changed to create a variant that is more soluble, resistant to aggregation, has a greater ability to re-fold, and/or is more stable under a variety of conditions. The invention also provides GFP, streptavidin, and GST variants with an increased theoretical net charge created by the inventive technology. Kits are also provided for carrying out such modifications on any protein of interest.
Patent AU-2007268371-B2 (AU)
Title: A clip
Inventor: PRESTIDGE TIMOTHY PETER
IPC: E04D13/12
Filed: 2007-05-31
Granted: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A clip including a shaped recess, and legs adapted to engage about a rib form of roof cladding such that the legs engage either side of the rib form, whereupon at least part of the rib form resides within the shaped recess between the legs when engaged.
Patent AU-2007302867-B2 (AU)
Title: Metabolic engineering of arabinose-fermenting yeast cells
Inventor: WISSELINK HENDRIK WOUTER
IPC: C12N1/18
Filed: 2007-10-01
Granted: 2013-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an eukaryotic cell expressing nucleotide sequences encoding the ara A, ara B and ara D enzymes whereby the expression of these nucleotide sequences confers on the cell the ability to use L-arabinose and/or convert L-arabinose into L-ribulose, and/or xylulose 5-phosphate and/or into a desired fermentation product such as ethanol. Optionally, the eukaryotic cell is also able to convert xylose into ethanol.
Patent AU-2007318317-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for providing an extended tubular article with a corrosion protection coating system having self-repairing properties
Inventor: FRANS NOOREN
IPC: B32B1/08
Filed: 2007-11-07
Granted: 2011-10-27
Abstract: The present invention A process for providing an extended tubular article or one or more sections of the extended tubular article with a corrosion protecting system, wherein (a) a layer of an adhesive composition is applied to the surface of the extended tubular article or the one or more sections of the extended tubular article, and (b) a corrosion protecting layer is applied to the layer of the adhesive composition, the adhesive composition comprising a polyolefin blend, wherein the polyolefin blend comprises 30 % to 100 % by weight of a polyisobutene and 0 % to 70 % by weight of an olefin polymer, based on the total weight of the polyolefin blend, wherein said polyisobutene is has a glass transition temperature of lower than -400C and a number average molecular weight Mn of 1300 to 1.000.000.
Patent AU-2007350650-B2 (AU)
Title: Vehicle masking cover
Inventor: BUSH STEVEN DEREK
IPC: B05D1/32
Filed: 2007-09-05
Granted: 2012-02-02
Abstract: A vehicle masking cover (10) for protecting external areas of a vehicle (100) from overspray during a refinishing process, comprising a plurality of panel sections (20), each panel section being provided with a fastening means (96, 98) which detachably interconnects with the fastening means (96, 98) of an adjacent panel section to form a sealed seam. The arrangement is such that a portion of a panel section (20) is folded back from the vehicle masking cover (10) to expose an external area of the vehicle (100) to be refinished while the external area of the vehicle (100) underneath the interconnected panel sections (20) of the vehicle masking cover (10) is protected from overspray, the folded panel section (20) remaining attached to the vehicle masking cover (10) at a portion of the folded panel section (20).
Patent AU-2007355523-B2 (AU)
Title: Continuous assist zipline braking and control system
Inventor: UDOW DAVID E
IPC: B61H9/02
Filed: 2007-06-26
Granted: 2013-08-29
Abstract: A continuous assist braking and control system (10) operable to control the movement, speed and acceleration of a zipline rider (32) traversing a zipline (12). A brake line (40) is entrained around first and second reels (50, 52), and suspended above the zipline (12). The rider (32) is tethered to the brake line (40). A brake (56) is coupled to at least one of the reels (50, 52). When the brake (56) is disengaged, the brake line (40) is pulled along with the rider (32) as the rider (32) traverses the zipline (12). When the brake (56) is engaged, the reels' rate of rotation is slowed, thereby slowing the brake line (40) and the rider (32). When the brake (56) is engaged to stop the reels' rotation, the brake line (40) is brought to a stop, thereby arresting the motion of rider (32).
Patent AU-2007362604-B2 (AU)
Title: Cleansing bars
Inventor: DIANA SCALA
IPC: B29C48/16
Filed: 2007-12-17
Granted: 2011-07-07
Abstract: A cleansing bar composition comprising a soap; and a wax having a melting point of about 50°C to about 75°C, sunflower oil, and myristyl myristate. In one embodiment, the wax is beeswax. The combination of the wax, the sunflower oil, and myristyl myristate allows for the deposition of a hydrophobic material to skin when in use.
Patent AU-2008211234-B2 (AU)
Title: Composition comprising biopolymer
Inventor: HAUSMANN KARLHEINZ
IPC: C08L3/08
Filed: 2008-01-25
Granted: 2012-07-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprises or is produced from a biopolymer, an olefin copolymer, and an optional polymer wherein the biopolymer comprises repeat units derived from a glycoside. Also disclosed is an article comprising or produced from the composition.
Patent AU-2008229694-B2 (AU)
Title: External wall construction structure
Inventor: ITO TSUNEAKI
IPC: E04F13/09
Filed: 2008-09-29
Granted: 2013-09-05
Abstract: An external wall constructing structure excellent in ornamental appearance, weather resistance, constructability, and safety is provided. An external wall constructing structure 1 comprising external wall panels that are joined to each other by vertical and horizontal shiplap joints and secured to a skeleton of a building by securing a metal fitting 5. A cut-off end portion 23 of a dimension-adjusted external wall panel 20 among the plurality of external wall panels is fixed to a skeleton 10 of the building via end constructing bracket 3. Left and right joint end portions of the dimension-adjusted external wall panel 20 are fixed to the skeleton 10 via lateral end securing metal fittings 6. In the end constructing bracket 3, a rear plate portion 31 is abutted on rear surface 26 of the dimension-adjusted external wall panel 20 and forward-bending portion 32 is abutted on cut-off end surface 231 of the dimension-adjusted external wall panel 20. The rear plate portion 31 and the rear surface 26 of the dimension-adjusted external wall panel 20 are adhered by adhesive agent 11. The forward-bending portion 32 of the end constructing bracket 3 has horizontal section 320, front section 321 and third abutting section 322 and sealing material 163 is placed in front of the front section 321. (Fig. 7) '4 CC% Cl|
Patent AU-2008229949-B2 (AU)
Title: Pallet assembly
Inventor: APPS WILLIAM P
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2008-10-15
Granted: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A top frame assembly adapted for use with a pallet, wherein the top frame assembly and the pallet have at least one layer of objects positioned 5 therebetween. The top frame assembly includes first and second top frame members, the first top frame member having a first plurality of cross-ribs extending downwardly therefrom, the second top frame member having a second plurality of cross-ribs extending upwardly therefrom for mating with the first plurality of ribs, the first and second plurality of ribs fastened to each other to form a plurality of complete box beam 10 sections between the first top frame member and the second top frame member. N:\Melbourne\Cases\Patent\40OO0-40999\P40759 AU.2\Specis\P40759 AU.2 Specification 2008-10-15.doc 15/10/08 210' 244 226 240 27 e 220 2- 228 224 236 221
Patent AU-2008237607-B2 (AU)
Title: Barrier packaging webs having metallized non-oriented film
Inventor: WUEST SAM EDWARD
IPC: B32B27/34
Filed: 2008-10-30
Granted: 2013-11-14
Abstract: The present invention provides flexible packaging webs comprising a non-oriented metallized sealant film characterized by a secant modulus of less than 120,000 psi and an elongation at break of greater than 150%, wherein the non-oriented metallized sealant film comprises (1) a thermoplastic base layer of a material selected from the group consisting of ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, ethylene/norbomene copolymer, polyamide and blends thereof; (2) a metal coating deposited on the base layer and having an optical density of 1.0 to 3.0; and (3) a heat sealing layer. The packaging webs of the present invention each exhibit an oxygen gas transmission rate of between 0 to 10.0 cm3/100 in2/24 hours at 730 F. (0 to 155 cm3/m2/24 hours at 23* C.) and 0% relative humidity and a water vapor transmission rate of between 0 to 0.1 g/100 in2/24 hours at 100* F. (0 to 1.55 g/m2/24 hours at 380 C.) and 90% relative humidity. The sealant films are formed by a blown coextrusion method.
Patent AU-2008251662-B2 (AU)
Title: Auto-alignment and auto-focus system and method
Inventor: SOMANI SEEMA
IPC: A61B3/00
Filed: 2008-04-25
Granted: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A patient positioning system for use with a patient comprises an optical image sensor. The optical image sensor measures an optical image of a tissue structure of an eye of the patient. An image sensor support supports the image sensor. A patient support supports the patient. A linkage is coupled to the image sensor support with the patient support. A processor is coupled to the optical image sensor to determine a gradient of an illumination level of the optical tissue structure image. The processor is coupled to the linkage and configured to articulate the linkage so as to adjust a separation distance from the tissue structure to the image sensor in response to the gradient of the optical tissue structure image.
Patent AU-2008262617-B2 (AU)
Title: A wind-power unit with vertical axis and method for production of a foundation for same
Inventor: BERNHOFF HANS
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2008-06-10
Granted: 2012-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a wind-power unit with a wind turbine, a generator with vertical axis (8, 9, 10). A supporting pillar (2) supports the wind turbine and a foundation (3) is arranged for the supporting pillar (2). According to the invention, the stator (8, 9) of the generator (8, 9, 10) is integrated with the foundation (3). The invention also relates to an electric mains connected to a wind-power unit according to the invention. The invention also relates to a method in the production of such a foundation. According to the method, the stator is built together to a generator having the foundation. The invention furthermore relates to use of the wind-power unit to generate electrical energy.
Patent AU-2008286151-B2 (AU)
Title: Equipment and method for manufacturing steel-plastic composite pipe
Inventor: ZHANG MINGWEI
IPC: B29C65/10
Filed: 2008-08-07
Granted: 2013-10-10
Abstract: Method and equipment for manufacturing steel-plastic composite pipe involve the steel-plastic composite pipe is heated using steam as heating medium. Said equipment involves multifunctional composite workroom, multifunctional pipe transfer car (39), steam circulating device and refrigerant forming device (11,12,17,22,23,42), also involves control device and circulating device which can provide reusable steam continuously. The steam circulating device comprises double heating furnace and adding steam device. This method has lower production cost and fewer labor intensity.
Patent AU-2008335152-B2 (AU)
Title: Collagen-based matrices with stem cells
Inventor: VOYTIK-HARBIN SHERRY L
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2008-12-10
Granted: 2013-09-12
Abstract: Collagen based-matrices and methods of their use are described. More particularly, collagen-based matrices for differentiating stem cells and progenitor cells, and for producing and isolating blood vessels and vascularized graft constructs are described.
Patent AU-2008352548-B2 (AU)
Title: Disease model incorporation into an artificial immune system (AIS)
Inventor: HIGBEE RUSSELL G
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2008-03-12
Granted: 2014-12-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of constructing an integrated artificial immune system that comprises appropriate in vitro cellular and tissue constructs or their equivalents to mimic the tissues of the immune system in mammals. The artificial immune system can be used to test the efficacy of vaccine candidates and other materials in vitro and thus, is useful to accelerate vaccine development and testing drug and chemical interactions with the immune system, coupled with disease models to provide a more complete representation of an immune response.
Patent AU-2009226958-B2 (AU)
Title: Pyridines and pyrazines as inhibitors of PI3K
Inventor: HOWSHAM CATHERINE
IPC: C07D401/06
Filed: 2009-03-17
Granted: 2012-06-14
Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound of formula (I) or a salt, suitably a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or solvate thereof, wherein the groups R, R, Ar', A and Y are defined in the description, to compositions and use of the compounds in the treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions.
Patent AU-2009237936-B2 (AU)
Title: An improved turbine installation method
Inventor: IVES JAMES
IPC: H02G9/12
Filed: 2009-04-16
Granted: 2014-04-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of installing a hydroelectric turbine onto the seabed or the like while ensuring that a pre-laid electrical cable connected to the turbine prior to lowering to the seabed is not damaged during installation of the turbine, the method involving lowering the turbine towards the seabed while simultaneously displacing the turbine in order to maintain tension in the electrical cable.
Patent AU-2009256172-B2 (AU)
Title: Detecting infection in reduced pressure wound treatment
Inventor: KILPADI DEEPAK V
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2009-06-03
Granted: 2015-11-26
Abstract: Provided is a method of detecting infection in a wound caused by an infecting organism at a wound site. Also provided is a system for detecting an infection in a wound at a wound site. Additionally, a porous pad comprising luciferase is provided.
Patent AU-2009274015-B2 (AU)
Title: Amplified electrokinetic fluid pumping switching and desalting
Inventor: KIM SUNG JAE
IPC: B01D57/02
Filed: 2009-07-22
Granted: 2013-04-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methods of use thereof for desalting a solution. The methods,
Patent AU-2009292646-B2 (AU)
Title: Systems and methods for generating an osteoarthritis progression predictor and systems and methods for using the predictor
Inventor: KRAUS VIRGINIA BYERS
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2009-09-18
Granted: 2015-04-16
Abstract: Example systems and methods of generating an indicator of osteoarthritis (OA) progression are described. Fractal dimension curves are generated for horizontal and vertical trabecular components associated with a region of interest of a joint image. A statistical model is used to model shapes of the fractal dimension curves and a predictor of OA progression is calculated based on shape parameters of the statistical model.