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Patent MX-155357-A (MX)
Inventor: ZACKRISSON BARRY LEE
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1982-02-01
Abstract: A bearing race seal for universal joints has an improved coating member which retards intrusion of contaminants, and thus resists corrosion and early failure. The seal includes a metallic backbone with a substantially U-shaped cross-section, and further includes an elastomeric coating member bonded to portions of the backbone. A preferred embodiment of the coating member includes an integral external sealing lip disposed for engagement with a trunnion or similar cross member of a universal joint, and an external body portion disposed for engagement with a journal yoke member.
Patent NZ-214985-A (NZ)
Title: Antiinflammatory compositions containing piroxicam and inositol
Inventor: CRAWFORD T C
IPC: A61K31/54
Filed: 1986-01-30
Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition which is a combination of the non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent prioxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with inositol.
Patent NZ-217598-A (NZ)
Title: Enzyme-electrode type sensor with membrane including porous layer with restricted permeability
Inventor: PANKAJ MAGANLAL VADGAMA
IPC: C12M1/40
Filed: 1986-09-16
Abstract: A sensor of the enzyme-electrode type containing a layer of porous material of restricted permeability between the enzyme and a sample to be analysed. The porous material has a percentage porosity not greater than 5% and preferably in the range 0.005% to 0.5%.
Patent NZ-217702-A (NZ)
Title: Lactobacillus casei compositions and antifungal treatment
Inventor: KING S W
IPC: A23K3/00
Filed: 1986-09-26
Abstract: A method for providing fungal inhibition using Lactobacillus casei var. rhamnosus which produces an antifungal substance is described. Bacterial compositions of LCR are also described. The method and compositions are particularly useful for producing fermented foods.
Patent NZ-235259-A (NZ)
Title: Method for preparing isocyanate foams using cyclic carbonates as blowing agents
Inventor: RANDALL DAVID
IPC: C08J9/02
Filed: 1990-09-11
Abstract: A method for the preparation of polymeric foams which comprises reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a cyclic carbonate having at least one isocyanate-reactive substitutent attached to the carbonate ring.
Patent NZ-236002-A (NZ)
Title: Transdermal delivery system for 2-amino-6-n-propylamino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzothiazole
Inventor: ZIERENBERG BERND
IPC: A61K31/425
Filed: 1990-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to the transdermal administration of 2-amino-6-n-propylamino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzothiazole or the (-)-enantiomer thereof and transdermal systems containing these active substances.
Patent NZ-248889-A (NZ)
Title: Oriented plastics strap: single pass milling and stretching between two rolls driven at different speeds
Inventor: VAN ERDEN DONALD LAWRENCE
IPC: B29L7/00
Filed: 1993-10-07
Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing an oriented plastic strap having a predetermined desired thickness for use in strapping packages and the like is passed between a pair of cylinders or rollers placed closely together at a desired nip for reducing the thickness of the sheet. One roller is rotated at a faster lineal rate of speed than the other, and the rollers rotate in opposite directions. This apparatus and method achieves milling and stretching of the material simultaneously substantially at the nip. <IMAGE>
Patent NZ-252267-A (NZ)
Title: Mixing device; apparatus for distributing gas in a liquid, has inlet for gas entrained in liquid, sinuous flow path through apparatus and downstream outlet disposed laterally of flow path
Inventor: EADES ANDREW
IPC: C02F3/20
Filed: 1993-05-25
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus (1) for distributing a gas in a liquid, particularly for "floating" particulate matter from raw or flocculated sewage, comprising an inlet (2) for a gas entrained in a liquid carrier such as recycled sewage, a sinuous part (16, 18) of a flow path (3) through the apparatus, and a downstream outlet (4, 11) of substantially uniform cross section adapted to allow gas to be released from the liquid carrier and to be dispersed laterally of the flow path (3).
Patent NZ-252853-A (NZ)
Title: Enzymatic modification of biological macromolecules using microwave energy to accelerate enzyme activity
Inventor: JHINGAN ANIL K
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 1993-04-16
Abstract: A method of enhancing the enzyme-catalyzed modification of macromolecules comprising exposure of the enzyme and its macromolecule substrate to microwaves is disclosed. A frequency of from 1800 to 3000 MHz and a power of from 50 to 100 watts is preferred. The procedure is rapid, efficient, and suitable for many enzyme-catalyzed reactions. The method can be used for restriction endonuclease digestion of DNA samples and facilitates one of the time-consuming procedures of nucleic acid research. The method is also adaptable for automated procedures in biological research.
Patent NZ-277176-A (NZ)
Title: Concrete wall form system; modular form units each having support frame, backing and facing sheets and tie rods
Inventor: HARKENRIDER THOMAS E
IPC: E04G11/10
Filed: 1994-11-22
Abstract: A system for forming architectural concrete walls, comprises a plurality of modular form units, each form unit comprising a generally rectangular support frame, a backing sheet and an overlying facing sheet, each facing sheet having a facing surface defined by a plastic material, an elastic seal along an edge of the form unit for positioning between adjacent form units for preventing water leakage, a minimal number of tie holes extending through the each form unit, a seal tube assembly for positioning between the tie holes, and a tie rod for each tie hole.
Patent NZ-286636-A (NZ)
Title: Comestible hydrolysate product from a protein, sterile conditions
Inventor: MCCARTHY JAMES
IPC: A23J3/14
Filed: 1996-05-22
Abstract: A comestible hydrolysate product is prepared by hydrolyzing a proteinaceous substrate devoid of viable mesophilic microorganisms and spores in a sterile system with a sterile enzyme preparation suitable for hydrolyzing the substrate.
Patent NZ-303757-A (NZ)
Title: Plant promoter for the expression of an endoxyloglucan transferase (ext) gene
Inventor: OHBA TOSHIHARU
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1996-03-26
Abstract: A plant promoter capable of inducing the expression specifically at the site and time wherein the reconstitution of plant cell wall xyloglucan is necessary, namely, a plant promoter originating in a gene which encodes an endo-xyloglucan transferase or a gene which encodes a substance having a function equivalent thereto; and a method for altering the function of a plant with the use of the plant promoter and a method for cloning the plant promoter.
Patent NZ-304233-A (NZ)
Title: Implement for treatment of sleep apnea and/or snoring comprising separating the intermaxillary suture
Inventor: PALMISANO RICHARD GEORGE
IPC: A61C7/10
Filed: 1996-04-01
Abstract: Apparatus for the treatment of conditions including obstructive sleep apnea and/or snoring resulting from excessive nasal airway resistance. A rapid maxillary expansion device (10) is fitted to teeth (12, 14) of the upper jaw, and by operation of the jack screw (20), the maxilla is expanded such that, usually, the intermaxillary suture opens. The expansion is maintained until the maxilla stabilises, for example by new bone growth along the suture. In this way the minimum cross-sectional area of the nasal cavity increases, reducing nasal airway resistance and curing, or at least ameliorating, obstructive sleep apnea and/or snoring.
Patent NZ-322217-A (NZ)
Title: Security paper, local thickness deviation forms a distinctive mark
Inventor: PETERSON LARS-AKE
IPC: D21H21/40
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to security paper (1) formed from base paper provided with a surface treatment layer on at least one side of the paper, characterized in that the layer thickness locally deviates markedly from the layer (10) thickness of the remaining dominant paper surface, and in that the local deviation forms distinctive mark (2) in the paper. The present invention also relates to a method and to a device for producing surface treated security paper.
Patent NZ-335459-A (NZ)
Title: Probe, for a speculum, having a removable closure at one end of a tubular member with integral means for admission of a fluid into the bore of the tubular member
Inventor: VAN DER WEEGEN CLEMENS
IPC: A61B1/32
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: A probe for a speculum for use in examining the interior of a body cavity comprises an elongated tubular member 1 having a first end 3, a second 4 end and an expandable sealing element 2 encircling member 1 at or near end 3.  A means, e.g. air tube 12, for admission of a fluid 50 to the interior of said sealing element to effect expansion thereof, is provided as is a removable closure means 31 for second end 4.  A means, e.g. an air connection means 32, for admission of a fluid into the bore 13 of member 1 is integral with closure means 31. The closure means provides a line of sight, e.g. eye piece 41, extending through the closure means and along the bore of the tubular member.
Patent NZ-335808-A (NZ)
Title: Centrifugal pressing of avocado oil after heating to no  more than fifty degrees centigrade
Inventor: LOGAN ANDREW KENNEDY
IPC: B04B3/00
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: The process consists of:  obtaining a paste or fluid from avocados or parts thereof;  heating the paste or fluid to no more than 50 degrees centigrade;  and centrifuging the paste or fluid to cause avocado oil to separate from the rest of the paste.
Patent NZ-336730-A (NZ)
Title: Easy open tear film comprised of a core polyamide layer, intermediate layer comprised of grafted alkene copolymer and an outer later comprised of ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer
Inventor: MUSCO CARLO E
IPC: B32B27/34
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: A film includes a core layer including a polyamide, two intermediate layers, disposed on opposite surfaces of the core layer, including an adhesive; and two outer layers, each disposed on a surface of the respective intermediate layer, comprising an ethylene/alpha olefin copolymer; wherein the two outer layers each constitute at least 27 % of the total thickness of the film. The core layer can include either a single polyamide layer, or three layers wherein two layers of polyamide have therebetween a layer comprising a polymeric adhesive. The film is made by a hot blown process at a blow up ratio of between 2.0:1 and 3.0:1.
Patent NZ-337138-A (NZ)
Title: Vaccine compositions for preventing or treating C hepatitis wherein a protease cleaved HCV site C191 where regulation of activity by prevention of migration of C protein into nucleus and interaction with E1 polypeptide
Inventor: BARBAN VERONIQUE
IPC: A61P31/14
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: A composition for treating or preventing hepatitis C (HCV) induced infections, which in a preferred embodiment, comprising (i) a fusion polypeptide containing; (a) a C polypeptide of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) or a portion thereof that comprises a C polypeptide region responsible for gene regulatory activity; and (b) an E1 envelope polypeptide of the hepatitis C virus or a portion thereof that comprises an E1 polypeptide region responsible for cytoplasmic anchorage of the E1 polypeptide. The two polypeptide portions of (a) and (b) are fused by peptide bond where the bond may not be cleaved by a mammalian protease; or (ii) a fusion polypeptide containing (a) a C polypeptide of HCV or a portion thereof that comprises (1) a first C polypeptide region responsible for gene regulatory activity and (2) a second C polypeptide region responsible for the interaction with the E1 envelope polypeptide; (b) an E1 envelope polypeptide of HCV or a portion thereof that comprises: (1) a first E1 polypeptide region responsible for E1 cytoplasmic anchorage and (2) a second E1 polypeptide region responsible for the interaction with the second C polypeptide region; wherein the C polypeptide is fused by a peptide bond to the E1 envelope polypeptide, and where the C polypeptide comprises Cysteine172-Serine172-Phenylalanine174-Serine175 with at least one mutation between amino acid numbers 172-175; or (iii) a mixture of (a) of a C polypeptide HCV comprising (1) a first C polypeptide region responsible for gene regulatory activity and (2) a second C polypeptide region responsible for the interaction with the E1 envelope polypeptide wherein the C polypeptide comprises Cysteine172-Serine172-Phenylalanine174-Serine175 with at least one mutation between amino acid numbers 172-175 and (b) an envelope polypeptide of HCV comprising (1) a first E1 polypeptide region responsible for E1 cytoplasmic anchorage and (2) a second E1 polypeptide region responsible for the interaction with the second C polypeptide region; or (iv) a DNA molecule comprising a sequence encoding the fusion polypeptide for expression in mammalian cells.
Patent NZ-500201-A (NZ)
Title: Downloading data to an MPEG receiver/decoder
Inventor: SARFATI JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: A method of downloading data to an MPEG receiver/decoder, comprising the steps of: ·- generating a signature for the data to be downloaded; ·- including the signature and other data in a block of data with a selected offset between the start of the data block and the start of the signature; ·- encrypting the data block using a private key; ·- formatting the data to be downloaded and the encrypted data block as an MPEG table; ·- transmitting the MPEG table; and at the receiver/decoder: o receiving the MPEG table; o decrypting the encrypted data block in the received MPEG table using a public key corresponding to the private key; o looking up at least one stored offset in a protected area of memory of the receiver/decoder; o extracting the signature from the decrypted data block using said on looked-up offset from the start of the decrypted data block; o generating a signature for the data in the received MPEG table; and o comparing the signature extracted from the decrypted data block with the signature generated at the receiver/decoder for the received data.
Patent NZ-504397-A (NZ)
Title: Friction buckle for joining two straps
Inventor: BRUMPTON ANTHONY MICHAEL
IPC: A44B11/04
Filed: 1997-12-12
Abstract: A buckle incorporating separate spaced-apart strap-securing means through each of which, in use, a strap end can be threaded and then be pulled through the buckle to tighten the buckled strap progressively around - for example - a compressed bale; each of said strap-securing means comprising a pair of opposed gripping members or jaws between which the associated strap end can be passed and around which the adjacent region of the remainder of the strap can then be looped in a manner which will allow the strap parts to slide against one another as the strap is pulled through the buckle; and with each such pair of jaws being offset from the other pair in such a way so that the forces acting on the buckle after the strap is tightened, create a turning moment urging the buckle to rotate through substantially 180o thereby frictionally trapping the strap parts in the buckle.
Patent NZ-505240-A (NZ)
Title: Voting system
Inventor: WAY IAN
IPC: G07C13/00
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: A ballot paper (1) in which a plurality of ballot papers are used with each comprising of an option section (2) with at least two randomly presented options (5) and a separate response section (3) with at least one selection portion (6) for each option to enable a voter to nominate at least one option or preference or sequential order of options (8). A method of printing and presenting the ballot paper to a uniquely identified (7) voter for recording the casting of the vote and voter preferences and counting and collating the votes.
Patent NZ-508556-A (NZ)
Title: Carbon dioxide atmosphere modifiers for packaging
Inventor: MATTHEWS ANDREW ERNEST
IPC: A23L3/3418
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: A sachet for maintaining or modifying the atmosphere in a package, the sachet including: (A)    a   moisture   vapor  activated  chemical   substance contained by two containing layers bonded together, and (B)   at  least  one  moisture absorbent  layer  immediately adjacent  to,  and bonded to at least one of the  containing layers  wherein  each  said  absorbent  layer  is  external, relative  to  the  said containing layers and  wherein  each containing  layer positioned adjacent to an absorbent  layer is formed from microporous film. Fig  1.  is  a  preferred example of the sachet.  Package  1 indicates  a container 2, a sachet 3. The sachet 3  includes containing layers 4 and 5 which hold a chemical 6.  Layer  5 is  micro-porous, allowing vapour to pass  through  it,  but not  allowing  any liquid or solid material to pass  through the  layer.  The  chemicals  may  contain  a  CO2  releasing substance,   or   a  combination  of  CO2  generating/oxygen absorbing   substances  which  needs   to   be   effectively separated from the package meat. The product 8 within the package is meat. The container 2 is sealed by two separate film layer 9 and 10. The sachet 3 also includes absorbing layer 7 which soaks  up moisture.  The  moisture  is  then  transferred   from   the absorbing  layer  7  to  permeate through  the  micro-porous layer  5  as  water  vapour activates chemical  6.  The  gas produced by the chemical 6 passes through the sachet  3  and into  the package's atmosphere. This modifies the atmosphere allowing desired storage conditions for the meat.
Patent NZ-511890-A (NZ)
Title: Chlamydia antigens and corresponding DNA fragments and uses thereof
Inventor: MURDIN ANDREW DAVID
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: A method a provided involving a nucleic acid, such as DNA, immunization of a non-human host against diseases caused by the infection by a strain of Chlamydia, specifically C. pneumoniae, employing a vector, containing a nucleotide sequence encoding a 98 kDa putative outer membrane protein of a strain of Chlamydia pneumoniae and a promoter to affect expression of the 98 kDa outer membrane protein gene in the host.
Patent NZ-522219-A (NZ)
Title: Using polymers, polymer composites, and polymer blends selectively conducting at radio frequencies in broadband communications system
Inventor: EPSTEIN ARTHUR JOSEPH
IPC: H04H1/14
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: An outdoor powerline bridge for use in a power distribution system for linking lines of differing voltages over transformers or an indoor powerline bridge for use in a power distribution system for use with distribution panels linking low voltage circuits includes polymer composites and polymer blends which selectively conduct at radio frequencies appropriate for the carriage of communications data by providing linkages between and among electricity conducting cabling in networks also transmitting alternating or direct current electricity. The polymer blends and composites include partially or fully doped polymer derivatives or copolymers such as polyacetylene, polythiophene or polyaniline which can be blended or loaded with undoped conductive polymers such as polyphenylene or can include conducting nanoparticles juxtaposed within the polymer matrix such as polymethylmethacrylate. The conducting nanoparticles can be elemental metals such as copper, silver, gold, iron, and aluminum, alloys of elemental metal, steel or can be ceramics such as LaSrCuO or can be polymers, such as doped polyaniline. The polymer composites are so formulated to enable the transmission of frequencies in the range of 1 MHz to 50 MHz. A communications system containing the powerline bridge as described above includes: (a) facilities for bridging over and bypassing transformers and/or distribution panels that would degrade the transmission of said radio frequencies; (b) facilities for impeding the transmission of frequencies associated with the carriage of alternating or direct electric current; (c) facilities for filtering out unwanted interfering emissions; (d) facilities for minimizing attenuation of the communications signals on electricity cables. The powerline bridge can have impedance matching elements on each side of an inherently conducting polymer coupling element comprising a polymer blend or composite as described above which is surrounded by a ceramic insulator or casing.
Patent NZ-523625-A (NZ)
Title: Copy protection for optical discs
Inventor: HEYLEN RICHARD A A
IPC: G11B7/26
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A method of copy protecting an optical discs, comprises using an authenticating signature made up of data pattern arranged such that the signature cannot be accurately written onto a disc by a writer for recordable discs, the method comprises adding the authenticating signature onto an optical discs during its mastering process, wherein the data patterns of the authenticating signature are chosen to cause DSV problems for writers of recordable discs, the data patterns are arranged to have a DSV which has a rapid rate of change.
Patent NZ-523915-A (NZ)
Title: Antagonists of the magnesium binding defect as therapeutic agents and methods for treatment of abnormal physiological states
Inventor: WELLS IBERT CLIFTON
IPC: A61K31/198
Filed: 2001-08-09
Abstract: A class of therapeutic compounds of the formula (I) and methods for the treatment of mammals with physiological disorders which are critically associated with the decreased binding of magnesium to the plasma membranes of their cells are disclosed. These methods consist of administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a compound of formula (I) selected from a series of distributed trans, trans 1,3-butadienes, 1, 3-disubstituted perhydrobutadienes, 1,2-disubstituted trans ethylenes and 1,2-disubstituted ethanes and disubstituted propanes, each of which embodies, in common, the unique structural feature essential for the biological activity if these compounds. Pharmaceutical formulations that employ these compounds are also disclosed, these may be used in treating a mammal with salt-sensitive, essential hypertension, a mammal with insulin resistance of Type 2 diabetes mellitus or a mammal affected with pre-eclampsia/eclampsia.
Patent NZ-525863-A (NZ)
Title: Promoter for the functional characterisation of G-protein coupled receptors in the yeast saccharomyces cerevisiae
Inventor: KOZIAN DETLEF
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2001-11-03
Abstract: Described is a promoter, DNA fragments containing the promoter and the use thereof, in particular in methods for the identification of substances displaying an activating or inhibiting an effect on G protein-coupled receptors.
Patent NZ-531336-A (NZ)
Title: Method and product for improving performance of magnesium containing metal/air batteries or fuel cells
Inventor: OEHR KLAUS HEINRICH
IPC: H01M50/524
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A method of making a metal/air battery or fuel cell is disclosed, which comprises: (a) providing a metal/air battery or fuel cell having an air electrode, an electrolyte, and a magnesium-containing electrode; and (b) adding one or more additives to said electrolyte or a surface of said magnesium-containing electrode, said additives selected from the group consisting of: dithiobiuret, and tin plus a quaternary ammonium salt.
Patent NZ-534807-A (NZ)
Title: A baggage hoist
Inventor: MCLENNAN ANDREW DUNCAN
IPC: B66F7/14
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A baggage hoist installed at or adjacent an airport air bridge, airport walkway, or airport passenger terminal, the hoist having a threaded column, a platform, connection means moveably connecting the platform to the column, and drive means, the hoist being formed such that when it is in use the drive means can be activated to turn the threaded column to cause the connection means to move up or down the column, with the result that the platform is moved up or down in like fashion between a fully lowered position and a fully elevated position.