baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-746955-B2 (AU)
Title: Minimally-invasive medical retrieval device
Inventor: FOSTER THOMAS L
IPC: A61B17/221
Filed: 1999-03-26
Granted: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A medical retrieval device 10 is disclosed comprising an elongated cylindrical member 11 that includes a continuum of a material 40, preferably a metal such as stainless steel or nitinol, that forms both the resilient grasping members 13 of retrieval basket 54, snare 26, or grasper forceps 23, and the proximal portion 21 or shaft of the device. The elongated cylindrical member can include a metal cannula 60 or solid rod 62 into which a series of laterally adjacent longitudinal slots 15 are cut or formed in the distal portion 37 of the elongated cylindrical member to form a plurality of resilient grasping members. These slots may be cut in a spiral configuration to produce a helical basket 69. The resilient grasping members in the original compact shape 17 are formed into an enlarged shape 18 to create a workspace volume 28 for the capture, manipulation and/or retrieval of an object within a patient. An external constraining device 14, such as an outer sheath, is used for introducing of the device and to compress the resilient grasping members over a calculus 24 or other object into a substantially closed position 30. An internal actuating member 29 within the passage 12 of the elongated cylindrical member can provide an alternative method of opening and closing the retrieval device. Using a small thin-walled cannula, retrieval devices of the present invention can fit through the accessory channel 46 of a small endoscope, such as an ureteroscope 44 while still having a sufficient lumen size to accommodate an ancillary treatment device 25 such as a standard 200 micron laser fiber or lithotripsy wire. The present invention also includes a retrieval device made from a plastic tube 32 having encased reinforcement wires 31. By removing all material 66 except the reinforcement wires from the distal portion of the elongated cylindrical member, the exposed wires can become the resilient grasping members of a basket or forceps.
Patent AU-623389-B2 (AU)
Title: Time display device
Inventor: MASUDA ISAMU
IPC: G08B5/36
Filed: 1989-04-10
Granted: 1992-05-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a time display device comprising a digital display unit (50) for displaying the passage of time set in an electric appliance whose operating time, for instance, can be preset. The time display device is arranged according to the present invention so that a display control switches the display operation performed by the digital display unit (50) to a flickering operation when temperature sensors installed in the electric appliance are turned on, whereby the user is informed of the temperature of the electric appliance exceeding a predetermined value. Instead of the provision of an alarm of this sort such as an alarm buzzer or lamp as in the case of prior art, the provision of such a time display device permits of dispensing with a particular alarm device, so that an increase in the number of parts and therefore an increase in production cost can be prevented.
Patent AU-648216-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and method for cooling an extruded blown film
Inventor: LEE RON C
IPC: B29C48/10
Filed: 1993-02-25
Granted: 1994-04-14
Abstract: Apparatus and method for cooling an extruded blown plastics film in which the interior surface of the thin film bubble is contacted with an anhydrous cooling gas which does not contain water vapour thereby to cool the extruded film and form a spent gas employs a mixing chamber 72 having a first inlet 66 for liquid cryogen such as liquid nitrogen and a second inlet 68 for spent gas in order to form the cooling gas. The mixing chamber 72 may form part of an ejector 74 which may be located internally of or outside the bubble itself. Improved film production rates are made possible. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-707159-B2 (AU)
Title: Recombinant peptides derived from the Mc3 anti-BA46 antibody, methods of use thereof, and methods of humanizing antibody peptides
Inventor: COUTO FERNANDO J R DO
IPC: A61K51/10
Filed: 1995-09-14
Granted: 1999-07-01
Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant peptides that specifically and selectively bind to the human milk fat globule (HMFG) antigen, BA46. In particular, the present invention provides recombinant variants of the Mc3 antibody, including humanized versions of Mc3. The variant Mc3 peptides are particularly useful for diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic applications in the field of breast cancer. The present invention also provides methods for the humanization of antibodies such as murine monoclonal antibodies. The novel humanization methods are applied to the production of humanized Mc3 antibodies and it is shown that these humanized antibodies retain the ability to engage in high affinity binding to their cognate antigen. Such humanization enables the use of these antibodies for immunodiagnostic and immunotherapeutic applications in humans.
Patent AU-699992-B2 (AU)
Title: Device and method for direct current power supply to a traction system by means of converters from different alternating current or direct current voltages
Inventor: ESCALLIER DIDIER
IPC: B60L9/14
Filed: 1997-08-29
Granted: 1998-12-17
Abstract: The traction supply has convertors (1,2) that can accept a range of supply voltage levels, both alternating and direct (UAC, UDC). The convertors are connected on the alternating current side to first and second secondary windings of a supply transformer. The convertors are connected in series to provide a mid-point (10) to provide a connection (11B) for the supply. The circuit connecting the convertors to the overhead line has switches (8A,8B) so the alternating supply can be connected to the transformer primary or the direct supply connected directly to the convertor output.
Patent AU-778112-B2 (AU)
Title: Frozen ice confection
Inventor: BINLEY GARY NORMAN
IPC: A23G9/28
Filed: 2002-04-26
Granted: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A process and apparatus for preparing a frozen ice confection comprising a frozen composition incorporating inclusions in a desired distribution by combining a flow of frozen composition with one or more flows comprising inclusions, in such a way that the flows comprising inclusions are introduced discontinuously at a multiplicity of positions in the cross-section of flow of frozen composition, and extruding the resulting combined flow without first subjecting the combined flow to any active blending step.
Patent AU-777842-B2 (AU)
Title: Novel cytokine Zalpha11 ligand
Inventor: NOVAK JULIA E
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-03-09
Granted: 2004-11-04
Abstract: There is provided a method of producing an antibody to an inoculated zalpha11 polypeptide comprising isolating an antibody elicited by the inoculated polypeptide, wherein the polypeptide is selected from the group consisting of: a) a polypeptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 72; b) a polypeptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 73.
Patent AU-772541-B2 (AU)
Title: Pipe cleaning device
Inventor: BAHARI BIJAN
IPC: B08B9/04
Filed: 2000-04-17
Granted: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A vehicle ( 210 ) for travel though a fluid-filled pipe ( 12 ) is disclosed, capable of using power derived from the fluid flow to drive the vehicle ( 210 ). Certain embodiments have drive means capable of variable pitch in order to adjust the speed and direction of the vehicle in the pipe. Certain embodiments have drive means comprising a helical arm that can vary in pitch and diameter to accommodate different sizes of pipe and/or different rates of travel along the pipe.
Patent AU-671850-B2 (AU)
Title: Peptide lung surfactants and therapeutic combinations
Inventor: MCLEAN LARRY R
IPC: C07K5/097
Filed: 1993-07-01
Granted: 1996-09-12
Abstract: Synthetic pulmonary surfactant consisting of a complex of a polypeptide of 3-4 amino acid residues having alpha-helical structure and a covalently bound long chain acyl group. The peptides are useful when consisting of one or more associated lipids in combination in conditions associated with respiratory distress.
Patent AU-669555-B2 (AU)
Title: Sterile/aseptic connector
Inventor: BACEHOWSKI DAVID
IPC: A61J1/14
Filed: 1993-07-14
Granted: 1996-06-13
Abstract: An aseptic/sterile fluid connection between two containers is formed by radio frequency sealing together portions of transfer regions of two containers. Each transfer region has a layer of a relatively high melt temperature material such as a rubber or elastomer positioned between two outer container walls made of a flexible thermoplastic, for example polyvinyl chloride. The transfer regions are placed in registry, and the radio frequency welding fuses together portions of adjacent container outer walls and forms a fluid opening therethrough.
Patent AU-675967-B2 (AU)
Title: Power package for spa apparatus
Inventor: IDLAND CARSTEN H
IPC: E03C1/048
Filed: 1993-08-10
Granted: 1997-02-27
Abstract: Tub apparatus comprising a foamed, resiliently compressible, plastic tub wall having an inner side and an outer side, the tub having an interior to receive liquid, and ports extending through the side wall; a plastic pack having a cavity formed therein; a pump unit received in the cavity and protectively enclosed by the plastic pack; and tubular duct structure connected with the pump unit and extending from the cavity to the ports for circulating liquid between the tub interior and the pump unit.
Patent AU-627820-B2 (AU)
Title: Gravity gradiometer
Inventor: KANN FRANK JOACHIM VAN
IPC: G01V7/08
Filed: 1989-12-20
Granted: 1992-09-03
Abstract: A gravity gradiometer for measuring off-diagonal components of the gravitational gradient tensor includes a housing comprising a pair of electromagnetic shield enclosures (22, 23) arranged one inside the other, and a body (25) including superconducting material mounted within the inner enclosure (23) for fine pivotal flexure as a mass quadrupole about an axis passing substantially through the centre of mass of the aforesaid body. An array of superconducting coils (30) is supported by the outer enclosure (22) and positioned in close proximity to the aforesaid body (25) for diamagnetically applying a rotational force to the body with respect to the axis of flexure and/or for responding by modulation of inductance to pivotal flexure of the body arising from a gravitational gradient across the body. The array is arranged to apply the rotational force in both rotational directions and to respond to flexure in either rotational direction. Also disclosed is a flexural pivot bearing which comprises a pair of members (28, 31) with opposed close-spaced faces. These faces are joined by a web (29), of microscopic thickness, in a plane intersecting the faces. The members and the web are comprised of an integral body of substantially uniform material, and the members are adapted for pivoted mutual flexure about a pivot axis aligned along said web.
Patent AU-668987-B2 (AU)
Title: Dot code and information recording/reproducing system for recording/reproducing dot code
Inventor: NAGASAKI TATSUO
IPC: G11B7/0033
Filed: 1993-09-28
Granted: 1996-05-23
Abstract: There is provided an information recording medium onto a part of which information is recorded as dot codes that are optically readable by manually operating a device. One piece of information is divided into a plurality of information pieces that are recorded in a form of separate dot codes. Furthermore, there are provided an information reproducing apparatus and an information reproducing method which reproduce information recorded on such information recording medium. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-573710-B2 (AU)
Title: Apparatus and method for withdrawing gasous decomposition products from a refuse dump
Inventor: SCHNEIDER REINHARD
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 1985-11-11
Granted: 1988-06-16
Abstract: An apparatus and method for withdrawing gaseous decomposition products from a refuse dump. Disposed at various locations in the refuse are gas collection mechanisms, such as gas wells, drainage systems, etc., each of which is connected via a gas withdrawal line with a collector, from which the gas is withdrawn for further utilization. Disposed in each gas withdrawal line is a sensor and a regulatable shutoff device. The sensor transmits the content of a characteristic constituent of the gas flow in a given gas withdrawal line to a measuring and control unit, which monitors the gas flow volume as a function of a comparison of the sensor signals with preset threshold values. If the sensors indicate that the content of the characteristic constituent of the gas flow exceeds or drops below the preset threshold values, the measuring and control unit opens or closes the associated shutoff device by an appropriate amount.
Patent AU-739914-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and means for controlling the variations in weight of extruded sausages
Inventor: KOBUSSEN JAAP
IPC: A22C11/02
Filed: 1999-07-14
Granted: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A conveyor assembly for moving an extruded strand of sausage (26) from an extruding machine (10) and for coagulating the outer surface (28) of the strand (26) has first (48) and second (49) conveyor elements mounted on a frame (36). The conveyor assembly on the frame (36) moves from a point of beginning (38) to a discharge station (40) and thence back to the point of beginning (38). A brine fluid circuit is disposed on the frame above the conveyor with a plurality of discharge nozzles thereon to spray brine on a strand of sausage moving with the conveyor assembly. A pair of laser lights (88) project beams (90) on the unlinked strand (26) to determine the diameter thereof. A signal is sent from the lasers to a controller (92) who compares the diameter of the strand to a predetermined diameter. The controller controls a meat emulsion pump (14) and causes it to increase or decrease its meat discharge rate to compensate for variations in diameter, and hence weight, between the measured strand and the predetermined strand on file in the controller.
Patent AU-772238-B2 (AU)
Title: Silicone compositions for treating wool materials
Inventor: LUDEMANN SIMPERT
IPC: D06M15/00
Filed: 2001-03-21
Granted: 2004-04-22
Abstract: Compositions are described with organopolysiloxanes which contain crosslinked units and are further crosslinkable. The compositions further contain a polyurethane containing blocked isocyanate groups. They are useful for treating fiber materials, especially textile sheet materials, and can be applied thereto in the form of aqueous solutions or dispersions. Textiles which are 50 to 100% by weight wool and have been finished with the compositions exhibit low shrinkage and low felting tendency during washing operations and also a pleasant, soft hand.
Patent AU-779303-B2 (AU)
Title: Modified chimeric polypeptides with improved pharmacokinetic properties
Inventor: PAPADOPOULOS NICHOLAS J
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2000-05-23
Granted: 2005-01-13
Abstract: Modified chimeric polypeptides with improved pharmacokinetics are disclosed useful for treating eye disorders, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Patent AU-628137-B2 (AU)
Title: Pharmaceutical treatment
Inventor: BOYD MALCOLM RICHARD
IPC: C07D473/32
Filed: 1990-03-01
Granted: 1992-09-10
Abstract: Pharmaceutical use of a compound of formula (A): <CHEM> or a pro-drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, phosphate ester and/or acyl derivative of either of the foregoing; in the treatment of hepatitis B virus infections.
Patent AU-670827-B2 (AU)
Title: A loading wagon for the transport of bulk material
Inventor: THEURER JOSEF
IPC: B61D3/16
Filed: 1993-11-17
Granted: 1996-08-01
Abstract: A loading wagon (1) for transporting, storing and depositing bulk material has a wagon frame (2) which is supported on rail bogies (3), and a wagon body (5) which is connected thereto and in whose floor region a floor-mounted conveyor belt (7) which has a drive (11) is arranged. Adjacent to this, a transfer conveyor belt (8) is provided which protrudes with one [lacuna] beyond the end of the wagon frame, has a depositing end (9) which is elevated with respect to the wagon frame (2), is provided with a drive (12) and has a storage and transport device (31) which extends from the floor-mounted conveyor belt (7) to the transfer conveyor belt (8). A discharge opening (14) for depositing the bulk material on the track is provided underneath the floor-mounted conveyor belt (7). The drive (11) for the floor-mounted conveyor belt (7) or the transfer conveyor belt (8) is designed for acting either in the aforesaid first direction of transport or in a second direction of transport opposite thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-717349-B2 (AU)
Title: Polyanionic polymers as adjuvants for mucosal immunization
Inventor: HILGERS LUUK
IPC: A61K39/39
Filed: 1997-10-23
Granted: 2000-03-23
Abstract: Mucosal adjuvants for vaccines contain water-soluble polyanionic polymers which have anionic constitutional units obtained from acids such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, ethylsulphonic acid, vinylsulphuric acid, vinylsulphonic acid, styrenesulphonic acid, vinylphenylsulphuric acid, 2-methacryloyloxyethane sulphonic acid, 3-methacryloyloxy-2-hydroxypropanesulphonic acid, 3-methacryl amido-3-methylbutanoic acid, acrylamidomethylpropanesulphonic acid, vinylphosphoric acid, 4-vinylbenzoic acid, 3-vinyl oxypropane-1-sulphonic acid, N-vinylsuccinimidic acid, and salts of the foregoing. The polyanionic polymers may further have hydrophobic constitutional repeating units, such as alkylesters, cycloalkylesters, hydroxyalkylesters, ethers, glycols, aromatic groups and salts thereof. The adjuvants containing the polyanionic polymers are used in vaccines for the induction or enhancement of mucosal immune responses.
Patent AU-770932-B2 (AU)
Title: Device and methods for single step collection and assaying of biological fluids
Inventor: TSENG POYI
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1999-08-18
Granted: 2004-03-11
Abstract: An assay device for in field urine analysis including a container having an opening for collecting a urine sample, a cover for sealing the opening of the container and an assay assembly provided in the container for chemically analyzing the urine sample. The assay assembly comprises a liquid impermeable backing, a wicking material provided on a rear surface of the backing, at least one assay strip provided on a front surface of the backing and adjacent a top edge of the backing in contact with the wicking material, a front cover provided on the front surface of the backing for sealing the assay strip to the backing at a bottom and two sides of the assay strip and a rear cover provided on the rear surface of the backing for together with the front cover sealing said wicking material and the assay strip adjacent the top edge and two sides of said wicking material.
Patent AU-629349-B2 (AU)
Title: Bacterial genes
Inventor: ELY SUSAN
IPC: A01N63/50
Filed: 1990-05-08
Granted: 1992-10-01
Abstract: Novel strains of the insecticidal microorganism Bacillus thuringiensis are described. These contain novel genes, and in particular a gene coding for a novel insecticidal endotoxin, 81 kiloDaltons in length, toxic to both Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. The novel strains and the genes they contain may be used to combat insect attack against plants.
Patent AU-675290-B2 (AU)
Title: Playhouse for use with construction toy blocks
Inventor: BERTRAND VICTOR J
IPC: A63H33/10
Filed: 1994-01-31
Granted: 1997-01-30
Abstract: A play house for use by children to play with dolls or toy figurines. It has a base, a plurality of lateral walls and a roof which altogether define an openable enclosure externally shaped as a house. It also has one or more floor members within the enclosure, each of which has an upper surface provided with a plurality of identical connecting elements, preferably in the form of cylindrical studs, that extend upwardly therefrom. The connecting elements are sized and positioned to fit into, and retain construction toy blocks capable of being assembled with other construction toy blocks provided with the same connecting elements. Advantageously, the floor members are detachably mounted within the enclosure to allow the construction toy blocks to be assembled therewith outside the enclosure. This feature makes the play house easier to play with, as the child may remove the floor member, then build easily on it with the construction toy blocks, and finally reinsert the floor member with the built structure into the play house. This also makes it possible to easily interchange some already built floor members, if the child wants to interchange some of the rooms or pieces of furniture decorating the same, without having to dismantle them and construct them again.
Patent AU-722639-B2 (AU)
Title: A method for testing the stability of vertically anchored masts
Inventor: ROCH MATHIAS
IPC: G01M5/00
Filed: 1998-01-09
Granted: 2000-08-10
Abstract: A method for testing the stability of vertically braced masts wherein the relevant mast is subjected to the load of a bending force starting from a defined initial value, and increasing to a maximum pre-set testing force above its bracing, the mast thereby being laterally displaced. The load is then removed from the mast and is subjected to a restoring force which reduces to zero. The mast is evaluated in conjunction with the load removal procedure to determine damage to the mast and/or its bracing. The mast is subjected to an additional bending force in the opposite direction of the first bending force, and the load is once again removed from the mast in a second test procedure. A possible remaining displacement of the mast/bracing system is evaluated in conjunction with the highest mast loads to determine the type of possible damage to the mast.
Patent AU-674571-B2 (AU)
Title: Transmucosal delivery of macromolecular drugs
Inventor: HEIBER SONIA J
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1994-02-03
Granted: 1997-01-02
Abstract: A method and system for mucosally administering a macromolecular drug to mucosa of the oral cavity is shown. The system comprises an inner drug/enhancer/polymer layer having one surface adapted to contact and adhere to the mucosal tissue of the oral cavity and an opposing surface in contact with and adhering to an overlying inert layer. The inner layer contains from about two to sixty percent by weight of a bile salt enhancer, five to sixty five percent by weight of a hydrophilic polymer which is water soluble or swellable and an effective amount of a macromolecular drug having a molecular weight of at least 500 daltons. Polysaccharides, polypeptides and proteins are preferred forms of macromolecular drugs. The bile salt enhancer facilitates the delivery of macromolecules such as low molecular weight heparin and calcitonin. The polymer serves as a plasticizer to prevent the crystallization and/or aggregation of such macromolecular drugs. Hydroxypropyl cellulose is a particularly suitable polymer.
Patent AU-625165-B2 (AU)
Title: Process for improving the adhesiveness of the surface of bodies fabricated from polymeric material, and so obtained fabricated bodies
Inventor: OCCHIELLO ERNESTO
IPC: B29C35/08
Filed: 1990-09-18
Granted: 1992-07-02
Abstract: A process comprising irradiating the surface of articles with low-energy electron beam with a slight presence of oxygen is described.