baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-3779099-A (AU)
Title: Bipolar surgical instruments having focused electrical fields
Inventor: NEZHAT CAMRAN
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: A bipolar surgical device includes a pair of actuable jaws. A first electrode member which usually includes a line of electrically coupled tissue penetrating elements is formed on one of the jaws, and a second electrode member which usually includes a line of electrically coupled tissue penetrating elements is formed on the same or the other jaw. The electrode members are laterally spaced-apart and arranged in a parallel, usually linear manner so that the lateral distance therebetween remains generally constant. In operation, tissue may be grasped between the jaws so that the electrode members contact and/or the tissue penetrating elements enter into the tissue. By energizing the electrode members at opposite polarities using a high frequency energy source, tissue between the jaws will be heated, coagulated, and/or necrosed, while heating of tissue outside of the lines will be minimized.
Patent AU-4006601-A (AU)
Title: Methods and compositions for treating and preventing posterior segment ophthalmic disorders
Inventor: SI ERWIN CHUN-CHIT
IPC: A61K31/166
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of ophthalmic disorders associated with the posterior segment of the eye using topical ophthalmic compositions comprising therapeutic agents. The invention specifically provides for methods and compositions for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of retinal disorders associated with neovascularization using topical ophthalmic compositions comprising hydroxamic acid matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors such as batimastat.
Patent AU-4256701-A (AU)
Title: One-way clutch mechanisms and injector devices
Inventor: SAMS BERNARD
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: An incrementing mechanism suitable for use in a medical injector device has a driving member rotatably and slidably mounted within a tubular body and arranged to advance an elongate element in one direction with respect to the tubular body. A one-way clutch includes a generally conical surface and a blocking clutch member engageable with the conical surface. Means are provided to disengage the clutch, including a pressure component arranged and biased to engage the clutch member. Rotation of the driving member with respect to the pressure component causes two sets of inter-engageable teeth to ride over each other, which successively lifts the pressure component to disengage the clutch member from the conical surface and then allows the pressure component to be biased to a position where the clutch member engages the conical surface.
Patent AU-4259900-A (AU)
Title: Fabric softener composition
Inventor: GAUTSCHI MARKUS
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: PURPOSE: Provided is a fabric softener composition for giving fragrance to fabric by the cleavage of a fragrance precursor when the fabric softener composition is applied to the fabric. CONSTITUTION: The fabric softener composition comprises a surfactant as a fabric softener and the fragrance precursor as well as an enzyme suitable for cleaving the fragrance precursor. The enzyme is at least one selected from the group consisting of protease, amylase, lipase, and cellulase. And the fragrance precursor is represented by the formula YLmRn, wherein Y is a carrier residue, L is a divalent bond residue, m is 0 or an integer of 1 to n (n is an integer of 1 or more), and R is an enol type residue of fragrance alcohol, oxime, or aldehyde or ketone.
Patent AU-4342996-A (AU)
Title: Recessed light fitting
Inventor: KEMPTER GEORG
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 1995-12-11
Abstract: The main components are the base (2), the light distribution diffusor or reflector (3, 4), pref. four holders (21) for mounting in an aperture (6) in a body (7), an edge portion (8), and power supply equipment (9) for lamps (11) in eg. two lampholders (10). The base and the light distributor are fitted to the holders (21) so that they can be detached and can execute only limited movement between operative and inoperative positions, their connection being offset from the centre of the assembly.
Patent AU-4358999-A (AU)
Title: Planar electron emitter (pee)
Inventor: VISCOR PETR
IPC: H01L33/02
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: A planar electron emitter, based on the existence of quasi-ballistic transport of electrons is disclosed. In its preferred embodiment the planar electron emitter structure consists of a body of finite gap pure semiconductor or insulator, the said body of macroscopic thickness (~1 mm) being terminated by two parallel surfaces and of a set of two electrodes deposited/grown on the said two free surfaces such that when a low external electrical field (~100 V/cm) is applied to this structure, consisting of two electrodes and the said semiconductor or insulating body sandwiched between them, a large fraction of electrons injected into the said semiconductor or insulator body from the negatively charged electrode (cathode) is quasi-ballistic in nature, that is this fraction of injected electrons is accelerated within the said semiconductor or insulator body without suffering any appreciable inelastic energy losses, thereby achieving sufficient energy and appropriate momentum at the positively charged electrode (anode) to be able to traverse through the said anode and to escape from the said structure into empty space (vacuum), said semiconductor or insulator body comprises a material or material system having a predetermined crystal orientation.
Patent AU-4491296-A (AU)
Title: Window curtain hanging device
Inventor: MANCHEC VINCENT LE
IPC: A47H15/04
Filed: 1996-01-08
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR96/00024 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 2, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 2, 1997 PCT Filed Jan. 8, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/21381 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 18, 1996A window curtain hanging device constituted by a plastics material strip whose two ends are for fixing to the top of a curtain and whose central portion (3, 3a) matches the shape of a curtain rod, the strip serving as a support for a decorative tab.
Patent AU-4588797-A (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring link quality in a spread spectrum communication system
Inventor: SAINTS KEITH W
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 1997-09-23
Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for providing a received signal quality metric which is optimally designed to control the transmission power of a transmitter in a closed loop power control system. The present invention is described in the context of a spread spectrum communication system but it is equally applicable to other types of communication systems. In the present invention, the power control system is described for controlling the power of transmissions from a base station to a mobile station, referred to as forward link transmissions.
Patent AU-4847101-A (AU)
Title: Ultrasonic sealing device, related method and package
Inventor: BLANCHARD DANIEL
IPC: B29C65/08
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: The invention concerns an ultrasonic device for sealing at least two superimposed sheets, said device comprising a sealing assembly consisting of two elements which are respectively an anvil and a sonotrode, arranged opposite each other so that their facing surfaces form an interstice for passing through the sheets to be sealed, said interstice having an inlet section and an outlet section, the sonotrode vibrating at high frequencies to emit ultrasonic waves, characterised in that means are provided for generating between the superimposed sheets and said sealing assembly a relative movement along a specific feeding direction relative to the sealing assembly, and the section of said passage interstice decreases between its inlet section and its outlet section, and at least one element of said sealing assembly comprises a projecting ridge emerging into said passage interstice and extending along a direction globally parallel to said feeding direction. The invention also concerns a related method for sealing flexible packages, and the resulting packages.
Patent AU-4897990-A (AU)
Title: Apparatus for treating a fracture
IPC: A61B17/72
Filed: 1990-02-01
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for fixing a fracture of a bone including an elongated body member (12) having a proximal end (16) and a distal end (18) for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the bone; a tab member (14) having at least one aperture (30) to allow for passage of a screw for fastening of the tab member (14) to the bone; and a bolt (22) for selectively removably coupling the tab member (14) to the proximal end (16) of the body member (12). Preferably, the tab member (14) is of a hollow cylindrical configuration and removably interlocking the first plate member to a second plate member. In another embodiment, the apparatus include a body member for insertion into a bone cavity, the body member having at least one aperture (30) disposed in close proximity to its first end to allow for passage of a screw for fastening the body member (12) to the bone. The present invention is also directed to apparatus (10) for fixing a bone fracture including a first elongated plate member (12) having at least one aperture (64) so as to permit passage of a screw for attachment to the outer surface of a first portion of the bone. The first plate member (62) has a first end (63) and a second end (65) and has a predetermined curvature so as to conform generally to the curvature of the first portion of the bone. The apparatus includes a second elongated plate member (92) having a predetermined curvature so as to conform generally to the curvature of the second portion of the bone. A C-shaped channel is disposed on the first end (63) of the first plate member (62) for selectively removably interlocking the first plate member (62) to the second plate member (92).
Patent AU-5063099-A (AU)
Title: Non-invasive imaging of retinal function
Inventor: GRINVALD AMIRAM
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 1999-07-29
Abstract: The invention provides a system for imaging reflectance changes, intrinsic or extrinsic fluorescence changes of a retina (6) due to retinal function, including an imaging illuminator (14) for illumination of the retina (6); a retina-stimulating illuminator (2) for inducing a functional response; an imaging device (20) receiving light from the retina (6) via retinal imaging optics (12); image acquisition means (26) for digitizing and storing images received from the imaging device (20), and a computer (28) for controlling the operation of the system and for processing the stored images to reveal a differential functional signal corresponding to the retina's function.
Patent AU-5075593-A (AU)
Title: Atraumatic endoscopic apparatus
Inventor: ADAMS RONALD D
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 1993-11-16
Abstract: An endoscopic atraumatic grasping apparatus. The apparatus has distal jaws having atraumatic members mounted thereto. The use of the atraumatic grasping apparatus in an endoscopic surgical procedure reduces or eliminates trauma to tissue or organs when the tissue or organs are grasped or manipulated by the atraumatic grasping apparatus.
Patent AU-5373296-A (AU)
Title: Hot metal grinding
Inventor: DARJEE DHIRAJ H
IPC: B24B27/033
Filed: 1996-03-27
Abstract: A coated abrasive suitable for conditioning a freshly cast metal surface comprises a backing having a cyclic elongation at a temperature of 150 DEG  C. of less than 3%.
Patent AU-5559894-A (AU)
Title: Process and linear shaping machine for truing rod-like material
Inventor: SCHWENZFEIER WERNER F
IPC: B21D3/00
Filed: 1993-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a linear shaping machine for truing rolled, forged and/or extruded rod-like material. In order to shape the material plastically over its entire cross-section as uniformly as possible so that only minor residual stresses are left after truing, it is proposed that the material be plastically shaped by compression stresses acting along its length while at the same time directed during shaping at least in its plastic flowing region. To this end identical tools (6, 7, 10, 11) in the linear shaping machine can be frictionally applied one behind the other over a partial distance on either side of the material (R) and with a variable distance along the material (R) to opposite surface regions of the material.
Patent AU-5574001-A (AU)
Title: Method for treatment of tumors using photodynamic therapy
Inventor: FANSLOW WILLIAM C
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A method for treating tumor-bearing subjects that includes administering to the tumor bearing subject a therapeutically effective amount of a CD40 binding protein in conjunction with photodynamic therapy, is disclosed.
Patent AU-5897894-A (AU)
Title: Non-abrasive mechanical fastening system and process of manufactue therefor
Inventor: GOULAIT DAVID JOSEPH KENNETH
IPC: A61F13/62
Filed: 1993-12-08
Abstract: The invention is a hook fastening material for use with a complementary loop fastening material, which hook fastening material has from about 1600 to about 2500 prongs per square inch and is substantially non-abrasive and non-irritating to human skin. In one embodiment the hook fastening material has prongs with an engaging means at an angle of about 90 DEG  to about 160 DEG  relative to the extension of the perpendicular to the plane of the substrate. In another embodiment the hook fastening material is formed on a compressible substrate. In still another embodiment the hook fastening material has prongs made of an ethylene vinyl acetate based polymer or a polyethylene based polymer. Methods for making such hook fastening materials and articles of use are also disclosed.
Patent AU-5922486-A (AU)
Title: A method for producing small, spherical polymer particles
Inventor: EKMAN BO MAGNUS
IPC: C07K14/76
Filed: 1986-06-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing small spherical polymer particles from systems containing two liquid phases, the one phase of which contains one or more dissolved substances and is dispersed in the form of small droplets in the other phase to form an emulsion, whereafter the droplets are converted to a solid form. According to the invention the liquid phases used are two mutually immiscible aqueous phases.
Patent AU-5928990-A (AU)
Title: A human cytokine, interleukin-9
Inventor: YANG YU-CHUNG
IPC: C07K14/52
Filed: 1990-05-18
Abstract: The invention involves DNA molecules which encode a human protein of 144 amino acids, referred to as interleukin-9, or IL-9. The protein is an erythropoietic growth factor. Also disclosed are processes for producing the IL-9 protein via genetic engineering techniques.
Patent AU-6093500-A (AU)
Title: Laundry detergent compositions comprising zwitterionic polyamines and mid-chain branched surfactants
Inventor: PRICE KENNETH NATHAN
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions which provide enhanced hydrophilic soil cleaning benefits comprising a zwitterionic polyamine, a surfactant system comprising a mid-chain branched surfactant, and carrier and other adjunct ingredients.
Patent AU-6110899-A (AU)
Title: A cleaner head assembly for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: THOMSON ANDREW WALTER MCRAE
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: The invention provides a cleaner head assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprising a cleaner head body pivotably attachable to a main body of a vacuum cleaner and a brush housing pivotably mounted on the cleaner head body, the brush housing having a suction opening and a brush bar mounted therein, wherein the brush housing comprises a sealed unit connectable to a vacuum cleaner air inlet via a conduit separate from the cleaner head body. The arrangement allows the brush housing to be doubly articulated with respect to the main body of the vacuum cleaner whilst the suction opening remains in a horizontal plane without requiring the use of seals which must be able to accommodate the articulation of the brush housing.
Patent AU-6171998-A (AU)
Title: Treatment of infarcts through inhibition of nf-kappab
Inventor: BRAND STEPHEN
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 1998-02-17
Abstract: This invention is directed to treating ischemia by administering proteasome inhibitors, ubiquitin pathway inhibitors, agents that interfere with the activation of NF-kappaB via the ubiquitin proteasome pathway, or mixtures thereof.
Patent AU-6210500-A (AU)
Title: Method and system for regulating background tasks using performance measurements
Inventor: DOUCEUR JOHN R
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2000-07-12
Abstract: A method and system for regulating tasks of background processes so as to reduce interference with foreground processes. The progress rate of a background task (e.g., amount of work performed per unit time) is measured and evaluated against a target amount. If the progress rate appears degraded, the background task is suspended for a computed time interval so as to back off from its interference with a foreground process. Each time the progress rate appears degraded, the time interval is exponentially increased from its previous value up to a maximum, however if the performance appears normal, the time interval is reset to a minimum. Evaluation of the work is statistically based so as to eliminate variations in measurements, and automatic calibration of the target amount is provided, as is a mechanism for prioritizing multiple background tasks.
Patent AU-6222301-A (AU)
Title: Feeding method and apparatus for dynamic separators
Inventor: BOZZATO PAOLO
IPC: B04C5/06
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: The invention relates to an axial feeding method of the material to be separated in a dense-medium dynamic separator ( 1 ). This method is based on the principle of imparting to the material and to the fluid in which it is dispersed, in order to facilitate introduction thereof into the separator ( 1 ), a rotational velocity component with respect to the axis of the latter, in this way the particles of material have a movement corresponding to that of the dense medium circulating in the separator, so as to prevent uncontrolled dispersion of the particles inside it. The invention also comprises a feeding apparatus ( 2 ) for carrying out the abovementioned method.
Patent AU-6472380-A (AU)
Title: Aspirin + heptaminol composition
Inventor: PERROT J
IPC: C07C/
Filed: 1980-11-26
Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel medicament based on aspirin and heptaminol (that is to say, 6-amino-2-methyl-2-heptanol).
Patent AU-6520794-A (AU)
Title: Catheter anchoring system
Inventor: BIERMAN STEVEN F
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 1994-03-18
Abstract: A catheter anchoring system (10) is provided to securely anchor to a patient's skin a catheter (14) and fluid supply tube (12) interconnection. The anchoring system comprises a retainer (20) configured to receive a catheter adaptor (22) in a variety of positions. The adaptor (22) interconnects the catheter (14) and the fluid supply tube (12). The anchoring system (10) additionally includes a flexible, adhesive anchor pad (16) which supports a tube clip (24), as well as the retainer (20). The retainer (20) includes a channel (44) that is configured to receive the adaptor (22) in a snap-fit manner. The retainer (20) also includes a plurality of lateral slots (50). Each slot (50) is sized to receive and to capture a radially extending member (eg., an annular collar (200)) of the adaptor (22) to prevent the adaptor (22) from sliding within the channel (44).
Patent AU-6541194-A (AU)
Title: Remote control device for an integrated suction cleaner installation
Inventor: BOUSSET SERGE
IPC: A47L5/38
Filed: 1994-04-08
Abstract: Remote control device for an integrated suction cleaner installation comprising a suction cleaning unit (1) pneumatically connected to a system of tubes (13) which open, at their ends (13A), onto couplings (11) into which the mating end (9) of a hose (8) is inserted, the latter having at its other end (8A) a handle (5) onto which are fitted the cleaning accessories. The remote control device is of the type using acoustic transmission via the tube system (13) between the suction cleaning unit (1) and the couplings (11), and means (19, 23 and 28) for detecting the specific acoustic pressure wave and operating said unit (1). The device is characterized in that said acoustic pressure wave generating means consist of the hose (8) which, when connected to one of the suction cleaning couplings (11), produces, after handling, a specific acoustic wave conveyed by the tube system (13) to the detecting means (19) and operating means (23 and 28) of unit (1).
Patent AU-6547598-A (AU)
Title: Improved apparatus and method for the core body warming of mammals experiencing hypothermia
Inventor: GRAHN DENNIS A
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for treating mammalian hypothermy comprising, in a preferred embodiment, a portable, self-powered, lightweight apparatus having a vacuum chamber for receiving a limb of a hypothermia subject, a hand vacuum pump to manually produce a negative atmosphere in the vacuum chamber, gasket means for sealing the vacuum chamber from atmosphere, and an exothermic chemically-activated heat source for supplying heat to the subject limb. The limb of the hypothermic subject is placed in the vacuum chamber after application of the heat source about the limb, and the chamber is sealed and evacuated. Shortly thereafter, and up to at least an order of magnitude faster than conventional forced air warming techniques, the core body temperature of the hypothermic subject may be rapidly increased to normal temperature. The preferred apparatus is designed for use in the field as well as in the hospital in a portable, self-contained manner.
Patent AU-6755698-A (AU)
Title: Device and method for the determination of no in exhaled air
Inventor: PERSSON GUNNAR MAGNUS SEVERUS
IPC: A61B5/083
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A device for determining the level of nitric oxide in an exhaled airstream belonging to a living organism selected to have its lung function evaluated, where an initial device is arranged to determine the current portion of nitric oxide and/or the distribution of nitric oxide over time during an exhalation phase. During the commencing period of the exhalation phase, the exhaled air is arranged to pass with no or with only a very small resistance or back-pressure to a free space, and during the remaining period, the exhaled air is arranged to pass through the initial device against the action of a suitable resistance or back-pressure. The level of nitric oxide is measured during this remaining period.
Patent AU-7013796-A (AU)
Title: Isolation of microdomains of caveolae and gpi-anchored proteins
Inventor: SCHNITZER JAN E
IPC: C12N5/08
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: Methods of isolating and purifying caveolae, microdomains of GPI-anchored proteins, and membranes consisting essentially of caveolae associated with microdomains of GPI-anchored proteins from endothelial cell membranes are disclosed. The methods comprise coating a luminal surface of an endothelial cell membrane with an adherent first ionic material (e.g. (cationic) colloidal silica) by perfusion from a luminal cavity adjacent to the endothelial cell membrane, forming a pellicle by contacting the first ionic material with a second ionic material, (e.g. acrylic polymer) and isolating and purifying the pellicle. The pellicle is then processed to isolate the desired cellular component. Caveolae which are substantially free of microdomains of GPI-anchored proteins; microdomains of GPI-anchored proteins which are substantially free of caveolae; and membranes consisting essentially of caveolae, microdomains of GPI-anchored proteins, and caveolae associated with the microdomains of GPI-anchored proteins; all of which are substantially free of other cellular elements are also disclosed.