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Patent NZ-509956-A (NZ)
Title: Decorative lighting apparatus utilising at least one paua shell
Inventor: BIERNACKI ELSIA
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: Means to generate a multi coloured light display from a light source, such means including: 	 at least one paua shell with a portion of the shell being translucent or partly translucent to light;			 means to retain the paua shell in proximity to the light source in a manner that light generated from the light source will pass through the translucent or semi translucent portion of the paua shell and be split into multi coloured light.
Patent NZ-517108-A (NZ)
Title: Portable  chainsaw  bar  dresser  having   adjustable bearings so as a chainsaw bar edge can be dressed squarely
Inventor: TURNER GEORGE ANTHONY
IPC: B23D63/18
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: Grinder  14  is  adjustably mounted  to  back  bar  1. Bearings  6 are adjustable so as to compensate for  wear  on the  wheel  of grinder 14. This is stated to achieve  square dressing  of a chainsaw bar or a larger bar with the  device being secured or free standing.
Patent NZ-517232-A (NZ)
Title: A system for locating an article relative to a crop row
Inventor: TUCKER ROBERT MANNING
IPC: A01B69/04
Filed: 2000-07-19
Abstract: A locating system (8) and method for determining the location of an article relative to a crop row (42). The system (8) comprises a plurality of marker means (13) substantially linearly disposed at intervals substantially parallel to the crop row (42). A sensor means (10) is provided to generated a sensor signal indicative of the location of the sensor means (10) and hence the article in relation to the crop row (42).
Patent NZ-520835-A (NZ)
Title: Alkylated imidazopyridine derivatives
Inventor: SENN-BILFINGER JORG
IPC: C07D491/147
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: A compound of formula 1 is described wherein: R1 is hydrogen, 1-4C-alkyl, 1-4C-alkoxy-1-4C-alkyl or hydroxy-1-4C-alkyl, R2 is hydrogen, 1-4C-alkyl, hydroxy-1-4C-alkyl, halogen, 2-4C-alkenyl or 2-4C-alkynyl, R3 is hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, 1-4C-alkyl, 2-4C-alkenyl, 2-4C-alkynyl, carboxyl, -CO-1-4C-alkoxy, hydroxy-1-4C-alkyl, 1-4C-alkoxy-1-4C-alkyl, fluoro-1-4C-alkoxy-1-4C-alkyl or the radical -CO-NR3aR3b, one of the substituents R4a and R4b is hydrogen, 1-7C-alkyl, 2-7C-alkenyl, phenyl or phen-1-4C-alkyl and the other is hydroxyl, 1-4C-alkoxy, 1-4C-alkoxy-1-4C-alkoxy,1-4C- alkylcarbonyloxy or the radical R4', or R4a and R4b together are O (oxygen) or 1-7C-alkylidene, where R4' is a radical from which a hydroxyl group is formed under physiological conditions, one of the substituents R5a and R5b is hydrogen, 1-7C-alkyl,2-7C-alkenyl, phenyl or phen-1- 4C-alkyl and the other is hydrogen, hydroxyl, 1-4C-alkoxy,1-4C-alkoxy-1-4C-alkoxy, 1-4C- alkycarbonyloxy or the radical R5', or R5a and R5b together are O (oxygen) or 1-7C-alkylidene, where R5' is a radical from which a hydroxyl group is formed under physiological conditions, or one of the substituents R4a and R4b on the one hand and one of the substituents R5a and R5b on the other hand is in each case hydrogen, 1-7C-alkyl, 2-7C-alkenyl, phenyl or phen-1-4C-alkyl, and the other substituents in each case together form a 1-4C-alkylenedioxy radical, where at least one of the substituents R4a, R4b, R5a and R5b must have the meaning 1-7Calkyl, 1-7C-alkenyl, phenyl or phen-1-4C-alkyl or where either R4a and R4b or R5aC R5b together must be 1-7C-alkylidene; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, 1-4C-alkyl, 1-4C-alkoxy, 1-4C-alkoxycarbonylamino, 1-4C-alkoxy-1-4C-alkoxycarbonylamino or trifluoromethyl, R7 is hydrogen, halogen, 1-4C-alkyl or 1-4C-alkoxy and X is O (oxygen) or NH R3a and R3b are hydrogen, 1-7C-alkyl, hydroxy-1-4C-alkyl or 1-4C-alkoxy-1-4C-alkyl or R3a and R3b together, including the nitrogen atom to which both are bonded, are a pyrrolidino, piperidino or morpholino radical. A medicament comprising compound 1 is useful in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
Patent NZ-521021-A (NZ)
Title: Delay-interruption connector for pneumatic tool
Inventor: GOSIS ANATOLY
IPC: F16K21/04
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A fluidic connector comprises an independent adjunct to a   pneumatic   tool  and  is  adapted  to  be   fluidically interposed between an air supply hose and a fitting  of  the pneumatic tool. The connector comprises a piston-type  valve member.   Exhaust   generated  from  each  fastener   firing operation  or  cycle maintains the piston-type valve  member at  a first position so as to permit the incoming air supply to  reach the tool, however, if the tool is not fired within a  predetermined  period  of  time,  the  piston-type  valve member  is  automatically moved to a second  position  which prevents  the  air  supply from reaching  the  tool  thereby disabling the same.
Patent NZ-522251-A (NZ)
Title: Cleaning sheet made of nonwoven fabric with particle retaining cavities
Inventor: BROWN COLIN W
IPC: A47L13/16
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: The cleaning sheet includes a nonwoven fabric layer (1) with a plurality of apertures or cavities (4) in at least one major surface. In one embodiment, fabric layer surface secured to a flexible layer (2) so as to define an outer fabric surface with a plurality of cavities therein. The cavities can include a tacky bottom surface capable of enhancing the retention of dust and other particles. Cleaning implements and methods of cleaning surfaces using the cleaning sheet are also described.
Patent NZ-523442-A (NZ)
Title: Particle entrapment system
Inventor: BROWN COLIN W
IPC: A47L13/17
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: A cleaning sheet for cleaning and removing particles from a surface is disclosed. The cleaning sheet includes a particle retention layer for collecting and retaining the particles. The particle retention layer includes electret wax deposited on at least a portion of the layer.
Patent NZ-523632-A (NZ)
Title: 3'-prodrugs of 2'-deoxy-beta-L-nucleosides for use in treating hepatitis B viral infections
Inventor: BRYANT MARTIN L
IPC: C07D239/47
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A 3'-substituted-beta-L nucleoside of formula (I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen, straight chained, branched or cyclic alkyl, CO-alkyl, CO-aryl, CO-alkoxyalkyl, CO-aryloxyalkyl, CO-substituted aryl, akylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aralkylsulfonyl, amino acid residue, mono, di, or triphosphate, or a phosphate derivative; R2 is selected from the group consisting of CO-alkoxyalkyl, CO-aryloxyalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, or amino acid residue; X is O, S, SO2 or CH2; and BASE is a purine or pyrimidine base that may optionally be substituted. Also disclosed is the use of such a compound in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a hepatitis B virus infection in a host.
Patent NZ-524868-A (NZ)
Title: Process for purifying low molecular weight proteins from tissue in situ
Inventor: HAINES STEPHEN ROY
IPC: C07K1/12
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: A process for isolating low molecular weight peptides from tissue in situ is described. The process comprises the steps of: Homogenizing the tissue, b) mixing the homogenized tissue with an organic solvent such as ethanol or 70% ethanol to form a fully-wetted slurry; c) standing or agitating the slurry to denature the proteins in situ within the tissue; d) removing the solvent from the tissue; e) mixing the organic solvent-treated tissue of step d) with a sufficient volume of water or an aqueous solution to extract the peptides, and f) separating a liquid extract from the tissue residue of step e) to obtain an aqueous solution containing the low molecular weight peptide fraction removed from the tissue wherein the mixing is performed below 30oC.
Patent NZ-528469-A (NZ)
Title: Intervertebral implant for transforaminal posterior lumbar interbody fusion procedure
Inventor: GERBER DAVID
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: An intervertebral implant for fusing vertebrae is disclosed. The implant has a body with curved, substantially parallel posterior and anterior faces separated by two narrow implant ends, superior and inferior faces having a plurality of undulating surfaces for contacting upper and lower vertebral endplates, and at least one depression at a first end for engagement by an insertion tool. The arcuate implant configuration facilitates insertion of the implant from a transforaminal approach into a symmetric position about the midline of the spine so that a single implant provides balanced support to the spinal column. The implant may be formed of a plurality of interconnecting bodies assembled to form a single unit. An implantation kit and method are also disclosed.
Patent NZ-536377-A (NZ)
Title: Consumer product winding control and adjustment
Inventor: MCNEIL KEVIN B
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: Apparatus and method for controlling the winding of a sheet of material such as paper and film finished consumer products into a log using an adjustable reference profile. The apparatus and method may provide improved process control, product quality, manufacturing production rate and/or process repeatability. The apparatus and method provide more consistent finished log properties by measuring at least one process parameter during the manufacturing process. The process parameter is then correlated with the desired finished product characteristics and an appropriate correction is made to the reference profile.
Patent NZ-538235-A (NZ)
Title: Evaluation of bacterial growth and antibiotic sensitivity in blood cultures using selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry
Inventor: ALLARDYCE RANDALL ALEXANDER
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of identifying a microorganism and determining the susceptibility of the microorganism to an antimicrobial agent by inserting a sample of the microorganism in a primary culture container and allowing the microorganism to multiply. The primary culture is then divided into a plurality of secondary cultures and the metabolic volatile or semi-volatile compounds (VCs) in the headspace above the cultures are analysed by SIFT-MS to ascertain whether micro-organisms exist in the culture and determine the type of micro-organism. The secondary cultures are then divided into a number of tertiary cultures and an antimicrobial agent is introduced whereupon the VCs in the headspace above the tertiary cultures are analysed by SIFT-MS to determine the susceptibility of the microorganism to the antimicrobial agent at various concentrations of the antimicrobial agent.
Patent NZ-538961-A (NZ)
Title: Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonists in the treatment of demyelinating disorders
Inventor: FOSTER CAROLYN ANN
IPC: A61K38/20
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor agonist compound of formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification for the manufacture of a medicament for treating, alleviating or delaying the progression of optic neuritis. Also disclosed is the use of a the S1P agonist compound defined above with in combination with at least one co-agent shown to have clinical activity against a symptom of a de-myelinating disease for treating, alleviating of delaying progression of optic neuritis.
Patent NZ-540395-A (NZ)
Title: Rotatable base assembly for waste containers
Inventor: LANSDOWN KEVIN SYDNEY
IPC: F16M11/08
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A base assembly on which a waste bin can be placed and rotated about a vertical access to allow easy access to, and manipulation of, the bin in confined areas is disclosed. The base assembly 10 includes a platform 11 and a base 12. The platform is broadly 'T'-shaped and includes ridges 14 for constraining a wheeled waste bin 36 that can be placed on the platform through an entry at the front, where no ridges are present. The platform is rotatable relative to the base, so when a bin is in place the bin may be rotated about a vertical axis.
Patent NZ-540420-A (NZ)
Title: Method and apparatus for viewing and interacting with a spreadsheet from within a web browser
Inventor: BATTAGIN DANIEL C
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-05-30
Abstract: A system for allowing a spreadsheet to be viewed and modified from within the context of a Web browser application program, comprises: a first server computer operative to execute program code for receiving a request for a renderable version of a spreadsheet from the Web browser application program, for requesting from a second server computer a version of the spreadsheet expressed using the extensible markup language spreadsheet (XMLSS) format, for receiving from the second server computer the XMLSS version of the spreadsheet, for converting the XMLSS version of the spreadsheet to a renderable version of the spreadsheet, and for responding to the request from the Web browser with the renderable version of the spreadsheet; and a second server computer operative to receive the request from the first server computer for the XMLSS version of the spreadsheet, to retrieve a native version of the spreadsheet from a database, to convert the native version of the spreadsheet to the XMLSS version of the spreadsheet, and to respond to the request from the first server computer with the XMLSS version of the spreadsheet.
Patent NZ-544432-A (NZ)
Title: Prognosis prediction for colorectal cancer using a prognositc signature comprising markers ME2 and FAS
Inventor: REEVE ANTHONY E
IPC: G16B25/10
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining the recurrence of colorectal cancer in a patient by determining the expression level of a prognostic signature comprising the genetic markers ME2 and FAS in a tumour sample, and comparing the expression level to those of known tumour samples. Further disclosed is a device for performing the aforementioned method.
Patent NZ-552819-A (NZ)
Title: Method and apparatus for random-number generator
Inventor: VAN PELT KENNETH ANDREW
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating random numbers for a wireless device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: -generating random numbers having an adjustable distribution based on an adjustable input value, - gathering a sample of the random numbers, - computing a metric based on the sample and comparing it with a reference value, and - adjusting the input value based on the result of the comparing step so that the generated random numbers have a desired distribution, where adjusting the input value is done by adjusting a dc offset value for generating an analog noise voltage to cause the generated random numbers to achieve a desired numeric mean and adjusting a reference voltage value to cause the generated random numbers to achieve a desired numeric range.
Patent NZ-553926-A (NZ)
Title: Lamp with fluorescent tube located in an outer transparent tube
Inventor: CHEN-HAN LIAO
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: An energy saving fluorescent lamp set with easily replaceable components is disclosed. The lamp has a fluorescent tube (2) located within a transparent outer tube (3). A connector lead (4) that spans between opposite ends of the outer tube is located between the two tubes. The ends of the outer tube are provided with plug assemblies (7, 8) for connection to a power source. Seal covers (6) are provided between the outer tube and plug assemblies.
Patent NZ-554033-A (NZ)
Title: Cervical Cell Sampler
Inventor: WIEGERINCK MARTINUS ANTONIUS HERMANUS MARIA
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: This discloses a sampler 1 for taking a sample from a body cavity. The sampler 1 comprises a tubular means 4 to be introduced in the cavity, the introduction end of which is curved to define a central sampling opening 6, storage means 5 connected to the tubular means 4 and vacuum means connected to the storage means 5 and/or tubular means 4, and is characterized in that the tubular means 4 comprise a rigid tube having a diameter of at least 1 cm and having only at the curved introduction end a number of sampling openings 6 having a diameter of less than 5 mm.
Patent NZ-554262-A (NZ)
Title: Footwear including adjustable heel straps
Inventor: SEAMANS SCOTT
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A piece of footwear 1000 comprises a sole and an upper portion extending from the sole. The upper portion is adapted to cover the top of a user's foot, and includes a rear opening for receiving the user's foot. A pair of connectors 1160 rotatably couple to the upper portion on opposite sides of the opening, and each connector includes an aperture. A strap 1120 is operably coupled to the upper portion, and is configured to be positioned across the rear opening to engage the back of the user's foot. The strap 1120 is constructed of a lofted foam material and has a pair of ends. An adjustment mechanism is interactable with the connector and the strap to adjust the position of the strap relative to the back of the user's foot. The adjustment mechanism comprises at least one strip of material that is different from the lofted, foam material and connected to the strap so as to have a pair of free ends that extend beyond each end of the strap. The upper portion and the sole are formed as a first part molded from a first continuous piece of lofted foam material; and the strap 1120 is attached to the connectors 1160, with the ends of the strip of material passing through the aperture in each connector and then folding back on itself.
Patent NZ-570099-A (NZ)
Title: Pesticides containing a bicyclic bisamide structure
Inventor: LOISELEUR OLIVIER
IPC: A01N43/00
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula I, bicyclic bisamides, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation and their use for controlling insects or representatives of the order Acarina.
Patent NZ-577022-A (NZ)
Title: Energy storage system and method for storing and supplying energy
Inventor: WOLF ERIK
IPC: H02J15/00
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: An energy storage system is disclosed, which comprises an electrolyser, a hydrogen gas storage and a power plant and at least one additional gas storage for natural gas to blend the hydrogen before combustion, the electrolyser being connected to the hydrogen gas storage, the hydrogen gas storage being connected to the power plant, wherein the electrolyser is a high pressure electrolyser. A method for storing and supplying energy is also disclosed, which comprises the steps of: delivering electrical energy to an electrolyser; decomposing water into oxygen and hydrogen gas by means of the electrolyser; storing the hydrogen gas; supplying the stored hydrogen gas to a power plant; blending the hydrogen before combustion with natural gas and/or diluent; and producing electrical energy by means of the power plant.
Patent NZ-577712-A (NZ)
Title: Checking distance and direction of rfid tag to determine theft
Inventor: DAILY MICHAEL A
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting whether an item has been paid for or stolen using an RFID tag. The method includes: transmitting a first signal to an RFID tag; receiving a second signal from the RFID tag; determining a distance and a direction of movement of the RFID tag using the second signal; determining whether the distance is greater than a predetermined value; determining whether the direction of movement is in a predetermined direction; and transmitting an alarm signal when the distance is greater than the predetermined value and the direction of movement is in the predetermined direction.
Patent NZ-577935-A (NZ)
Title: Linear fluorescent high-bay
Inventor: HAUGAARD ERIC J
IPC: F21V17/16
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: A lighting system, comprising: a plurality of fluorescent lamp positions disposed in a first horizontal plane; at least one reflector panel of a first type; at least one reflector panel of a second type; and a plurality of reflector panel positions, each reflector panel position securing one reflector panel such that at least portions of the reflector panel are at a vertical position above the horizontal plane, the one reflector panel being one of the first type and the second type reflector panel. The first type reflector panel has a greater translucency compared to the second type reflector panel, and each of the reflector panels is structured for being secured in any one of the reflector panel positions.
Patent NZ-579605-A (NZ)
Title: Chain saw equipped with a device for adjusting the tightness of the cutting chain
Inventor: PELLENC ROGER
IPC: B27B17/14
Filed: 2008-02-25
Abstract: Chain saw comprises a cutting chain 2 turning around a drive sprocket 7 and a guide bar 4, which can be immobilized on the body 5 of the saw by a jamming device 11, 12. The tension in the chain can be reduced or increased by moving the guide bar 4 towards or away from the drive sprocket 7. The chain saw further comprises a pushing device 8, 9. When the jamming device 11, 12 is loosened the pushing device 8, 9 tends to automatically move the guide bar 4 away from the drive sprocket 7 and maintain the tension in the chain 2. The pushing device 8, 9 comprises a slide 9 and a helical spring 8. The rear end 4d of the guide bar 4 rests against the rear end 21 of the slide. One end of the helical spring is connected to the body 5 and the other end is connected to the front end 9a of the slide. The invention automaticaly maintains the chain's tension.
Patent NZ-580197-A (NZ)
Title: Substrate-selective co-fermentation process
Inventor: EITEMAN MARK A
IPC: C12N1/22
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: 580197 Provided is a method to produce one or more fermentation products from microbiological fermentation of lignocellulosic hydrolysate, said method including the steps: having a first and second sugar-selective cell cultures wherein the first sugar-selective cell is genetically modified to metabolize a first sugar but not a second sugar and the second sugar selective cell is genetically modified to metabolize the second sugar but not the first sugar, wherein the first and second sugars are selected from the group consisting of glucose, xylose, arabinose, galactose and mannose, wherein the first and second sugar-selective cells are cells of the same microbiological species; incubating the first and second sugar-selective cell cultures with the lignocellulosic hydrolysate; and at least partially purifying the one or more fermentation products.
Patent NZ-584617-A (NZ)
Title: Vessel with removable accommodation preferably a boat with a removavble car or caravan
Inventor: WEBSTER BARRIE COLIN
IPC: B63B17/02
Filed: 2008-09-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a vessel for carrying removable accommodation such as a car or caravan, the vessel preferably in the form of a catamaran hull. The vessel includes a hull having a load deck with a pair of spaced guiding tracks extending from a loading end of the hull which are engageable by supporting elements of the accommodation unit. The vessel has a loading ramp means selectively deployable from the loading end, with a deckhouse located on the load deck remote from the loading end. An electric or hydraulic loading winch having a winch drum is located behind the deckhouse, and has a cable led through a tunnel below the deckhouse to draw the accommodation unit up the ramps and onto the load deck with the supporting elements captured in the guiding tracks. The vessel also includes a flying bridge over said deckhouse incorporating the vessel steering station.
Patent NZ-587911-A (NZ)
Title: Pyrrolidine derivatives
Inventor: JIAANG WEIR-TORN
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2009-02-25
Abstract: Disclosed are pyrrolidine compounds of formula (I), wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, these pyrrolidine compounds inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV and are suitable for treating Type II diabetes.
Patent NZ-593888-A (NZ)
Title: Multiple bearer radio systems
Inventor: HORN CLIVE DOUGLAS
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 2011-07-04
Abstract: 593888 Disclosed is a method for emergency communication in a public safety radio system having multiple bearers. The method includes activating an emergency process, transmitting emergency information on a first available bearer, and simultaneously transmitting emergency information on one or more further available bearers.