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Patent NZ-548617-A (NZ)
Title: Heated garment system
Inventor: JONES DIANNE
IPC: A43B3/35
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A garment capable of emitting heat when an electrical current is applied is disclosed. The garment comprises an electrically insulating fibre base structure, an electrically conductive heating element, and at least two power supply lines completing an electrical circuit. The heating element and power supply lines are integrated into the electrically insulating fibre base structure. A method for producing the garment is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-549829-A (NZ)
Title: O,O'-Amidomalonate and N,O-Amidomalonate platinum complexes
Inventor: STEWART DONALD R
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: Disclosed is an amidomalonate N,O-Pt complex of formula (1), wherein X is C=O or SO2, q is 0 or 1, r is 2-500, and wherein the other substituents are as defined in the specification, and wherein the complex is obtained essentially pure by a process comprising contacting a corresponding amidomalonate O,O'--Pt complex or a mixture of amidomalonate O,O'-Pt and N,O--Pt complexes with an aqueous solution having a pH of 6.0 to 10.0. Also disclosed is an amidomalonate O,O'--Pt complex of formula (2), wherein the substituents are as described above, and wherein the complex is obtained essentially pure by a process comprising contacting a corresponding amidomalonate N,O'--Pt complex or a mixture of amidomalonate N,O-Pt and O,O'--Pt complexes with an aqueous solution having a pH of 3.5 or less. Also described is the use of an above complex of formula (1) or (2) for treating tumors.
Patent NZ-551709-A (NZ)
Title: Flow control and gas detection and gas removal in an intravenous fluid delivery system
Inventor: CASSIDY DAVID E
IPC: A61M5/38
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A method and system for detection of gas bubbles in an intravenous liquid flowing in intravenous tubing, is disclosed. The system comprises: (a) a body for retaining a section of intravenous tubing; (a) a first electrode in the body which is positioned to engage a portion of the outer surface of intravenous tubing retained in the body; (c) at least one ground electrode in the body positioned to engage a portion of the outer surface of the intravenous tubing in the body, where the ground electrode is connected to ground; (d) a reference capacitor having a fixed dielectric constant; (e) a circuit coupled to the first electrode and operative to provide a charge on the first electrode and the reference capacitor, and to provide a signal representing the capacitance of the tubing and liquid in the tubing; and (f) a controller which is operative, in response to the signal, to provide an output indication of gas bubbles in the fluid in the tubing when the signal exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Patent NZ-554258-A (NZ)
Title: Predictive model implementation system and methodology
Inventor: GREAVES ANTHONY JOHN
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A method of implementing a prediction system is disclosed. A control file defining an autonomous software agent configuration capable of constructing and operating the prediction system is prepared such that the prediction system predicts desired output characteristics based on input data. The control file is transmitted to an implementation site. The control file is supplied as an initialization input to at least one autonomous software agent at the implementation site and the software agent or agents initialize and operate the components of the prediction system as specified by instructions defined within the control file. The instructions include at least one task requiring creating and utilising predictive models. The predictive models establish relationships between the input data and desired output characteristics to facilitate the prediction of output characteristics following the acquisition of new instances of input data.
Patent NZ-555326-A (NZ)
Title: Novel anthranilic acid derivative or salt thereof
Inventor: YOKOTANI JUNICHI
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: The disclosure relates to an anthranilic acid derivative of the general formula (I), wherein the substituents are defined in the specification or a salt of the derivative. Also disclosed is the derivative or saltÆs usefulness as a MMP-13 production inhibitor and its usefulness as a therapeutic agent for articular rheumatism, osteoarthritis and cancer.
Patent NZ-561752-A (NZ)
Title: Spigot and socket screw thread pipe end joint with sealing ring at base of spigot
Inventor: O'CALLAGHAN FRANK WINSTON
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A pipe joint includes a socket 2 formed at the first end of a first pipe section 3 and a spigot 5 formed on a second end of a second pipe section, and a sealing ring. The socket includes a threaded portion 9 with a rebate 10, 11 adjacent the mouth of the socket to receive and provide a sealing surface against the sealing ring. The spigot includes a thread 13 matching the thread of the socket to enable engagement with the socket thread, and a sealing ring groove 14 after the last thread at the base of the spigot to locate the sealing ring.
Patent NZ-562535-A (NZ)
Title: Thermal conduction during alkaline extraction
Inventor: ARNOLD JOCHEN
IPC: C13B10/02
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for extracting biological material, selected from sugar beet, chicory and sugar can from sugar beet cossettes or sugar beets in an extraction system, wherein the temperature of the biological material in the extraction system is increased throughout the course of the extraction from material feed to material discharge.
Patent NZ-565654-A (NZ)
Title: Use of iodonitrobenzamide compounds for the treatment of ovarian cancer
Inventor: KUN ERNEST KUN
IPC: A01N37/18
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a compound of the pictured formula, wherein at least one R group is nitro, at least on group next to a nitro is iodo, at least two other R groups are hydrogen, and wherein the remaining substituents are as defined in the specification, for the treatment of ovarian cancer. A preferred compound is 4-iodo-3-nitro-benzamide. The specification also discloses the use of nitrobenzamide compounds for the general treatment of tumors and tumorigenic diseases such as cancers and disorders associated with cancer.
Patent NZ-583321-A (NZ)
Title: Compositions and methods for the treatment of tumor of hematopoietic origin
Inventor: CHANG WESLEY
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: Provided is the use of an antibody that binds to a protein having at least 80% amino acid sequence identity to a specified protein sequence for the preparation of a medicament for inhibiting the growth of cells, e.g. various tumour cells. Also claimed are corresponding antibody compositions, including the one produced by a hybridoma 6F2.1.1 (ATCC Accession Number PTA-6337). The antibody can be conjugated with cytotoxic agents, including maytansinoids and calicheamicins.
Patent NZ-589600-A (NZ)
Title: Device and method for opening an airway
Inventor: ROSE RICHARD
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: 589600 An apparatus for alleviating obstruction of an airway, comprising a therapy appliance 101 comprising a peripheral surface configured to mate with and thereby enclose an external area of the throat overlying the upper respiratory passage, where when mated, the therapy appliance 101 provides a space-filled chamber 102 lying between the inner surface of the therapy appliance 101 and the throat having an enclosed volume of between 0.5 and 12 in3 , wherein the peripheral edge is configured to provide a pressure along the contact surface with the user's skin of 60 mm Hg or less at a partial vacuum level within the enclosed volume of between about 7.6 cm to about 61 cm of water, an air pump operably connected to the chamber 102 and configured to maintain a partial vacuum within the chamber 102, and a vacuum control module comprising a microcontroller operatively coupled to a vacuum or pressure sensor and motor control circuitry which controls the pump on/off cycles and/or speed.
Patent NZ-591455-A (NZ)
Title: Method and apparatus for manufacture of a polymer film, which is oriented under an angle to its longitudinal direction
Inventor: RASMUSSEN OLE-BENDT
IPC: B26D3/16
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: 591455 A method and apparatus for manufacturing a polymer film (20) oriented at an angle to its longitudinal direction is disclosed. A lay-flat tubular film (9) is unwound and longitudinally oriented between stretching rollers (107-112). The oriented film (9) is unwound from a tumbling unwinding stand (6) to rotate the lay-flat tube (9) around its longitudinal axis and then is expanded over a mandrel (14) and propelled in a screwing movement. A stationary knife (18) cuts the film in a helix and the cut film is pulled away from the mandrel (14).
Patent NZ-592545-A (NZ)
Title: Anti-ferroportin 1 monoclonal antibodies and uses thereof
Inventor: LEUNG DONMIENNE DOEN MUN
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2009-12-01
Abstract: A monoclonal antibody that binds human ferroportin 1 (SEQ ID NO:1). The antibody has the light chain CDR1-3 sequences and heavy chain CDR1-3 sequences: (a) SEQ ID NOs: 37, 129, 22, 107, 118 and 120 respectively; (b) SEQ ID NOs: 37, 174, 22, 175, 176 and 120 respectively; (c) SEQ ID NOs: 37, 125, 22, 23, 110 and 19 respectively; (d) SEQ ID NOs: 37, 177, 22, 23, 112 and 19 respectively; or (e) SEQ ID NOs: 37, 122, 22, 23, 110 and 19 respectively. The antibody can be used to treat anaemia or anaemia of cancer, or for increasing serum iron levels, reticulocyte count, red blood cell count, haemoglobin or hematocrit in a subject.
Patent NZ-592839-A (NZ)
Title: Treatment of diseases, disorders or conditions of the lung using placental cells
Inventor: HARIRI ROBERT J
IPC: A61K35/50
Filed: 2009-11-23
Abstract: Provided is the use of a therapeutically effective amount of placental stem cells in the manufacture of a composition for use in treating an individual having a disease, disorder or condition of the lung, wherein the therapeutically effective amount is an amount sufficient to cause a detectable improvement in one or more symptoms of said disease, disorder or condition; and wherein said disease, disorder or condition of the lung is interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, asthma, bronchitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Patent NZ-594164-A (NZ)
Title: Self boring rock bolt with expansion elements and a stop to prevent lateral movement of the expansion parts
Inventor: GILMOUR ROYDON JOHN
IPC: F16B13/04
Filed: 2010-07-19
Abstract: Disclosed is an anchoring device or rock bolt with features to prevent disassembly when being operated. The device includes a drilling assembly including an elongate shaft with a drill head at one end, and another end configured to connect to a drilling apparatus, at least one expansion element; and a stop. The drill head and expansion element(s) are configured to cooperatively interlock with each other to provide for directed movements of the drill head and expansion element(s) relative to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. Co-operating contact surfaces between the drill head and the expansion element( s) are configured such that relative longitudinal movement of the drill head with respect to the expansion element(s) displace(s) the expansion element(s) outwardly so the expansion element(s) can provide frictional contact with a borehole once inserted therein. The stop is configured to restrict or prevent longitudinal movement of the expansion element(s) upon backward longitudinal movement of the expansion element(s) upon backward longitudinal movement of the elongate shaft and drill head.
Patent NZ-597924-A (NZ)
Title: CHEMICAL METHOD FOR SEXUAL STERILISATION AND LIBIDO SUPPRESSION IN MALE MAMMALS using lactic acid and papain
Inventor: VIVACQUA MARCELO
IPC: A61P15/16
Filed: 2010-06-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a solution when used for chemical castration or suppression of libido in a male non-human mammal comprising about 20 percent to about 70 percent lactic acid (vol/vol) and about 2 percent to about 10 percent papain (vol/vol).
Patent NZ-600574-A (NZ)
Title: Removable magnetic liner and screening media, and processes of production, installation, and use thereof
Inventor: STACKPOLE BENJAMIN
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2010-12-21
Abstract: 600574 Disclosed is a removable, magnetically affixed, mechanical wear element (10) for attachment to a ferrous or magnetic substrate, such as tanks, silos, decks, and vehicle beds. The mechanical wear element is formed from a non-ferrous material, such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or polyurethane. At least two spaced apart magnetic elements (60) are firmly disposed, or moulded, within the non-ferrous material. A ferrous element, such as a ferrous band or strap (120), is provided in contact with each of the at least two magnetic elements within the non-ferrous material such that none of the ferrous element is exposed on an exterior surface of the mechanical wear element. The ferrous element, in contact with at least two magnetic elements, spreads the magnetic flux within the mechanical wear element. A process for producing such a wear element is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-600859-A (NZ)
Title: An anchorage system
Inventor: SENTRY MATTHEW ROBERT
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 2010-12-23
Abstract: 600859 Disclosed are an anchorage system (1) and a method for installing an anchorage system (1). Present anchorage systems using steel tendons are susceptible to corrosion therefore double corrosion protection systems used to prevent corrosion alter the physical properties of the tendons. The anchorage system (1) comprises a composite tendon (2). The composite tendon (2) comprises an assembly of elongate elements are held together. The assembly of elongate elements include a primary wire (4) and a plurality of secondary wires (5) wound around the primary wire (4). The individual elongate elements are separated from each other at one end extending into the anchor head. The anchor head casing (6) is filled with an adhesive medium (10) to secure the separated elements in the casing (6). The anchorage system (1) is installed by inserting at least one composite tendon (2) comprising the assembly of elongate parts into a borehole (20). The individual elongate members are separated from each other along the length of the anchor head (22). The anchor head casing (6) is placed around the separated elements. The anchor head casing (6) is filled with an adhesive medium (10) which secures the separated elements into the anchor head.
Patent NZ-608671-A (NZ)
Title: Activity system and method
Inventor: WALTON ROBERT CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: A63C19/06
Filed: 2011-09-06
Abstract: An assembly for playing recreational games, the assembly comprising at least three walls arranged about a common axis, each wall being connected to two adjacent walls and having at least a portion extending radially from the common axis. Each wall has an aperture which includes a receiving portion for affixing a net across at least a portion of the aperture. At least one of the walls has a number of apertures.
Patent NZ-615460-A (NZ)
Title: Energy consumption management
Inventor: BORRETT MARC
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2012-03-26
Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for controlling electrical energy consumption in an electricity distribution network, so as to reduce net energy consumption in a given area during a given time period, are described. In particular, a method of controlling electrical energy consumption within an electricity distribution network is described. The method comprises maintaining a database of information about electric devices, and identifying a future time period during which consumption of electrical energy is to be controlled. The method further comprises dividing the future time period into a plurality of time intervals. Each the time interval is a time interval of the future time period during which net electrical energy consumption of an associated group is to be controlled. The method further comprises selecting, based on device profile information stored in the database, groups of electric devices, and associating one or more time intervals with each of the selected groups. Requests are sent to the electric devices of the selected groups to control electrical energy consumption and/or provision by the electric devices. This enables a reduction in net consumption of electrical energy during a respective time interval.
Patent NZ-619785-A (NZ)
Title: A method for identifying a mammal receptive to embryo transfer
Inventor: HICKS BRADY
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2012-06-13
Abstract: Discloses a method of identifying a cow that is receptive to embryo transfer, the method comprising the steps of: a) synchronising the oestrous cycles of two or more cows in a population; b) identifying a subpopulation of cows which are not in heat or which do not 5 show outward signs of heat, from the population; c) testing at least one cow from the subpopulation identified in step (b) for the presence or absence of a corpus luteum; d) identifying a cow that has a corpus luteum based upon that testing; and e) transferring an embryo to the cow identified as having a corpus luteum, and 10 testing the cow for pregnancy, where a positive pregnancy test indicates the cow’s receptivity to embryo transfer. Further discloses related methods for decreasing the number of cows killed from a herd by selecting a subpopulation receptive to embryo transfer, and a method for maximising the number of cows selected from a herd to be recipients for embryo transfer.
Patent NZ-619954-A (NZ)
Title: Variable-speed irrigation system
Inventor: MALSAM CRAIG S
IPC: B05B3/12
Filed: 2012-07-14
Abstract: An irrigation system is disclosed that is configured to maintain a near straight alignment. In an implementation, an irrigation system includes multiple interconnected spans which are supported by multiple tower structures. Each tower structure includes a variable- speed drive unit for selectively driving a tower structure at a selected speed. The irrigation system also includes multiple sensors that are each associated with a corresponding span to determine an alignment of the corresponding span with respect to adjacent spans. Each of the sensors is in communication with a corresponding variable-drive control unit. Each of the variable-drive control units are configured to control the selected speed of a corresponding variable-speed drive unit to maintain the interconnected spans in a substantially linear orientation with respect to adjacent ones of the plurality of interconnected spans along a generally longitudinally oriented axis (e.g., maintain alignment of the spans with respect to each other).
Patent NZ-621943-A (NZ)
Title: Improvements in plant cultivation apparatus
Inventor: JUSTIN ARMISTEAD
IPC: A01G27/02
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: 621943 An inner container (not shown) having front, rear and side walls, is placed within an outer container 100 of complementary shape, but typically leaving a space between the containers. The outer container 100 has an aperture 106 in a side wall.
Patent NZ-623285-A (NZ)
Title: Apparatus and method to rebound a sports ball or like object
Inventor: GEORGE LINDSAY TAYLOR
IPC: A63B69/38
Filed: 2014-04-01
Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method to rebound a sports ball (11) or like object is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a target panel (12) arranged to be supported by a support structure (13). The target panel has a target surface (12d) against which the sports ball may be directed. A sensor (20) is arranged to detect contact between the target surface and the sports ball and a means (16) is configured to move the target panel in response between a rearward position and a forward position rapidly to propel the sports ball (11) during its rebound. The actuation of the panel (12) compensates for energy losses during the bounce to provide a more realistic return velocity such as when used to practice tennis using the apparatus (10).
Patent NZ-626102-A (NZ)
Title: An apparatus and a method for cleaning milking stalls on a rotary platform of a rotary parlour
Inventor: NILSSON MATS
IPC: A01K1/12
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: Apparatus and a method for cleaning milking stalls (3) on a platform of a rotary milking platform, wherein the rotary milking platform comprises a robotic manipulation device (9c) configured to perform a primary task. The apparatus comprises a holding device (19) configured to hold the end portion (18a) of the hose member (18) in a predetermined parking position (Po), and a control unit (11a). When it is time to clean a milking stall on the platform (2), the control unit is configured to activate the robotic manipulation device such that it instead of its primary task performs an additional task in which it grips the end portion of a hose member the holding device and moves it from a parking position to a number of cleaning positions (Pn) from which liquid jets are sprayed from the outlet opening (18c) of the end portion against predetermined surfaces to be cleaned in the milking stall.
Patent NZ-627604-A (NZ)
Title: Forming methods for continuously forming a polymer with a nano-scale surface texture
Inventor: HAYNES ANDREW LEO
IPC: B29C39/06
Filed: 2009-10-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a polymer to define a nano-scale sized surface texture onto at least part of the surface of said polymer so formed comprising: continuously depositing a polymer extrudate that is above its glass transition temperature from an extruder head onto a serially advancing lower moulding surface of a first mould in a manner that reduces, eliminates or minimises shear stress or other stress in said polymer extrudate so deposited by: heating the lower moulding surface to maintain the lower moulding surface at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the polymer, the heated lower moulding surface maintaining the polymer extrudate above the glass transition temperature, the polymer extrudate being in or near a substantially liquid phase when being continuously applied to the heated lower moulding surface; matching the linear speed of the extrudate to the speed of the serially advancing lower moulding surface so that the deposited polymer is not moved across the lower moulding surface; applying a serially advancing upper moulding surface of a second mould to at least the exposed upper surface of the polymer while the polymer is maintained at a temperature above the glass transition temperature, the temperature of the lower moulding surface remaining sufficiently high to keep the polymer entering pressure forming zone above the glass transition temperature; and allowing the polymer to transition from above the glass transition temperature to below the glass transition temperature while within the pressure forming zone between the upper and lower moulding surfaces, wherein actively controlled heat removal occurs from said polymer via at least one of said upper and lower moulding surfaces when said polymer is in said pressure forming zone, to transition said polymer from above the glass transition temperature to below the glass transition temperature within the pressure forming zone; and providing a plurality of heat sinks for at least one of the upper and lower moulding surfaces, said heat sinks spaced relative to each other along the pressure forming zone, wherein a heat sink more advanced through the pressure forming zone is controlled to a lower temperature than an adjacent heat sink less advanced through the pressure forming zone in order to progressively reduce the temperature of the polymer as it advances through the pressure forming zone, wherein after said actively controlled heat removal the polymer is removed from the moulding surfaces. Also disclosed is an apparatus for continuously forming an extruded or co-extruded material of one polymer or more than one polymers to define a nanoscale sized surface texture onto the surface of said material.