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Patent AU-2008232305-B2 (AU)
Title: Toilet cistern inlet valve
Inventor: BROUGHAM PETER HENRY
IPC: E03D1/33
Filed: 2008-03-26
Granted: 2015-01-15
Abstract: A toilet cistern inlet valve, said inlet valve including an inlet stem connected to a water supply, a canister surrounding said inlet stem, a float canister freely supported on said canister, an annular float adjustably positioned on said float canister, an upper valve body, a pilot diaphragm valve, and a diaphragm filing valve within the upper body whereby during the emptying of the cistern the float canister lowers and contacts an actuator button to contact the pilot diaphragm valve to open the diaphragm filling valve to refill the toilet cistern.
Patent AU-2008238146-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and device for separating or classifying material to be fed
Inventor: DETLEV KUPPER
IPC: B07B1/14
Filed: 2008-03-19
Granted: 2011-10-06
Abstract: The device (100) according to the invention for separating or classifying material (1) to be fed into at least two different grain fractions (2, 3) comprises a screen device (5), which is formed by rotatable elements (8), particularly a roller table screen, wherein at least one finer grain fraction (2) passes between the rotatable elements (8) and means (14) are provided for cooling the rotatable elements.
Patent AU-2008245422-B2 (AU)
Title: Program guide user interface
Inventor: GOSSWEILER III RICHARD C
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2008-04-30
Granted: 2012-06-21
Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a search request related to media programming and generating a search. The result has a list of one or more collections of episodes responsive to the search request, and a schedule grid displaying a plurality of episodes on a plurality of different channels for a time period, including at least one program responsive to the search request.
Patent AU-2008254180-B2 (AU)
Title: Display device, display device drive method, and computer program
Inventor: MORI HIDETO
IPC: G09G3/30
Filed: 2008-05-15
Granted: 2012-12-06
Abstract: Provided is a display device including: a still image detection unit (122) which inputs a video signal having a linear characteristic and calculates an average value of signal levels of a video signal having a linear characteristic per pixel; a storage unit (150) which successively stores the average value calculated by the still image detection unit (122); a still image judging unit (162) which judges whether an image displayed on the current screen is a still image according to a difference between the average value stored in the storage unit (150) and the average value immediately before; a coefficient calculation unit (164) which calculates a coefficient to lower the luminance of an image to be displayed on a display unit when the still image judging unit (162) has judged that a still image is displayed on the current screen; and a signal level correction unit (128) which multiplies the video signal by the coefficient calculated by the coefficient calculation unit (164).
Patent AU-2008324535-B2 (AU)
Title: Dishwasher with conductivity measurement
Inventor: BOHAC JIRI
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 2008-10-10
Granted: 2012-09-13
Abstract: A dish washer comprises a washing tub (10) having a sump (12), at least one spraying nozzle located within the washing tub, means for feeding fresh water into the sump, a circulation pump (14) for circulating process water from the sump (12) to the spraying nozzle and a conductivity sensor (24) for measuring the conductivity of the fresh and/or the process water. In order to enable use of a single conductivity sensor (24) for measuring the conductivity of both the fresh and the process water, the conductivity sensor (24) is located in a conduit for feeding fresh water into the sump and there further is provided a bypass line (34) which is arranged to cause process water to flow through the conductivity sensor (24) when the circulation pump (14) is in operation.
Patent AU-2008348110-B2 (AU)
Title: Control system for exhaust gas fan system
Inventor: TETLEY PAUL A
IPC: F24F7/02
Filed: 2008-12-19
Granted: 2013-07-18
Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling an exhaust gas fan system. The control system may control one or more components of the exhaust system to optimize system performance and improve energy efficiency. The control system may be designed to maintain a substantially constant pressure in the exhaust header and provide a substantially constant flow through the exhaust fans. The control system may include software and hardware that allow the control system to control one or more of: modulation of one or more by-pass dampers; adjustment of the nozzle outlet area; varying the speed of the fans; the number and staging of fans. By utilizing and controlling one or more of these functions, the amount of energy being used may be minimized/optimized.
Patent AU-2009243516-B2 (AU)
Title: Twisted-pair electrical cable testing
Inventor: FRIED SHLOMO
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2009-12-04
Granted: 2013-10-10
Abstract: Methods and systems (20) for cable inspection operate by generating a relative 5 motion between an electrical cable including multiple wires and a magnetic field. An electrical signal induced in the wires is measured responsively to the magnetic field. A variation in the electrical signal is sensed due to the relative motion. In response to the variation, a defect is detected in the electrical cable. COC) LO\A 0 * . 0 U-)) 0o 0 CD) r1m
Patent AU-2009249073-B2 (AU)
Title: Seal monitoring and control system
Inventor: BAKALCHUK VLADIMIR
IPC: F04D29/10
Filed: 2009-05-20
Granted: 2014-07-10
Abstract: A seal monitoring and control system for a gas lubricated non-contacting seal includes various sensors providing signals to a programmable logic control system. The control system is disposed to determine a presence of an anomalous operating condition of the seal, for example, based on phase, relative position of rotor to stator or other signals in combination provided by the various sensors to provide an output signal, which in one embodiment performs at least one mitigating process to correct the anomalous operating condition by adjusting at least one operating parameter of the seal.
Patent AU-2009264423-B2 (AU)
Title: Probiotics, secretory IgA and infection
Inventor: FAVRE LAURENT
IPC: A61K35/745
Filed: 2009-06-16
Granted: 2014-01-16
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of nutrition, health and wellness. In particular the present invention relates to probiotics and ways to increase their effectiveness. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a combination of probiotics with secretory IgA and possible uses of this combination. For example a use of a composition comprising secretory IgA and at least one probiotic for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent infection is disclosed.
Patent AU-2009283243-B2 (AU)
Title: Mobile wireless network for asset tracking and supply chain monitoring
Inventor: HALL STEWART E
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2009-07-22
Granted: 2016-04-21
Abstract: A method, system and mobile sensor node (12) for supply chain monitoring. A communication network is established which includes a plurality of mobile sensor nodes (12). Status information for each mobile sensor node (12) is periodically transmitted. Each mobile sensor node receives status information for at least one other mobile sensor node (12) in the communication network. A log file which includes the received status information is compiled and stored in the mobile sensor node that received the corresponding status information.
Patent AU-2009286384-B2 (AU)
Title: Method for varnishing security documents, especially intaglio-printed security document such as banknotes, and varnishing machine for carrying out the same
Inventor: BOLOGNINI STEPHANE
IPC: B41M7/02
Filed: 2009-08-18
Granted: 2013-11-14
Abstract: There is described a method for varnishing security documents, especially intaglio-printed security documents such as banknotes, wherein both sides of the security documents are covered by a protective varnish. The method comprises the step of applying a thicker layer of protective varnish on a side of the security documents which exhibits a greater surface roughness, especially the side which is opposite to the side of the security documents which was last printed by intaglio printing. Also described in a varnishing machine for carrying out the above method.
Patent AU-2009333970-B2 (AU)
Title: Carrier for growing macroalgae in a water volume, and an arrangement for suspending such carriers
Inventor: BAKKEN PAAL ANDREAS
IPC: A01G33/00
Filed: 2009-12-23
Granted: 2013-08-01
Abstract: Carrier for growing macroalgae, with an element provided for the growth of seeds deposited thereon, and having elements for suspension in a water volume. The carrier (11) is a sheet provided with apertures (12) allowing the flow of water from one side to the other, the surface of the sheet having a structure which will retain spores and seeds. The invention also comprises an arrangement for suspending such a carrier (11). It comprises connecting means (16) connected to at least one part of an edge (14) of the carrier. It may also be used a platform submersed in the sea, to which the carrier may be attached.
Patent AU-2009337099-B2 (AU)
Title: Direct contact condensing in an acid gas removal process
Inventor: PAN JUNFENG
IPC: B01D53/75
Filed: 2009-12-14
Granted: 2014-04-24
Abstract: Systems and processes disclosed herein relate to the utilization of direct contact condensing to provide heat to a solvent regeneration loop in an acid gas removal process. A first direct contact condenser can be included in the upper section of a concentrator that removes acid gas from a rich solvent stream. A first slip stream can be heated in the first direct contact condenser and can be combined with the rich solvent stream in the lower section of the stripper. A second direct contact condenser can be included in the lower section of an absorber that removes acid gas from a feed gas. A second slip stream can be heated in the second direct contact condenser, and can be combined with the rich solvent stream before the rich solvent stream is provided to the concentrator.
Patent AU-2010201392-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and Means for Operating Evaporative Coolers
Inventor: JAMES ROBERT WILTON
IPC: F28F25/00
Filed: 2010-04-08
Granted: 2021-01-28
Abstract: A method of controlling wetting of wet passages (16) in a heat exchange core (94) of an in 
operation evaporative heat exchanger wherein the core includes a plurality of alternating wet 
and dry passages (16, 12). Each passage (12, 16) comprises opposed corrugated surfaces at 
intersecting angles and wherein the wetting agent is applied from above the core to the 
wettable material (18) of the wet passages (16) in a descending flow pattern and prevented 
from entering and descending the dry passages (12).  
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Patent AU-2010201406-B2 (AU)
Title: Slide Handle
Inventor: CHASTON KEITH JAMES
IPC: E06B7/086
Filed: 2010-04-08
Granted: 2015-02-26
Abstract: Abstract A louvre window actuation system for a louvre window having a plurality of louvre blades and at least one operating bar associated with each of the louvre blades for movement thereof, the actuation system including a slidable handle 5 movable between a closed condition in which the plurality of louvre blades are closed and a number of open conditions wherein the plurality of louvre blades are at least partially open wherein the slidable handle is operatively associated with the at least one operating bar to actuate the plurality of louvre blades. 1r25 Figure 2
Patent AU-2010209689-B2 (AU)
Title: Sulphur-containing fertilizers and process for the preparation thereof
Inventor: ANTENS JANY BIRGITTA MARIA
IPC: C05G3/70
Filed: 2010-01-29
Granted: 2013-06-27
Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a process for the manufacture of sulphur- containing fertilizer compositions, said process comprising the steps of: a) providing a slurry of at least one phosphate-based fertilizer material selected from the group consisting of ammonium phosphates, ammonium phosphate based nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) compounds, super phosphates and partially acidulated phosphate rocks; b} bringing said slurry into contact with at least one surfactant and elemental sulphur; and c) introducing the mixture obtained in step b) into a granulator unit in order to obtain granules of the fertilizer composition, wherein the elemental sulphur is present in an amount in the range of form 1 to 25 wt.%, based on the total weight of the fertilizer composition The present invention also provides a fertilizer composition.
Patent AU-2010214086-B2 (AU)
Title: Methods and apparatus for indicating a planned excavation
Inventor: NIELSEN STEVEN
IPC: G05B19/18
Filed: 2010-01-20
Granted: 2014-08-21
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for facilitating detection of a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area. Source data representing one or more input images of a geographic area including the dig area is electronically received at a first user location, which may be remote from the dig area. The source data is processed so as to display at least a portion of the input image(s) on a display device at the first user location. One or more indicators are added to the displayed input image(s), via a user input device associated with the display device, to provide at least one indication of the dig area and thereby generate a marked-up digital image. In one example, the indicator(s) is/are markings that indicate a point, line, and/or path. The indicator(s) may provide a reference for a locate operation or an area of planned excavation. A description, such as of a path to be followed during the locate operation or of an area of planned excavation, may be provided with reference to the indicator(s).
Patent AU-2010214789-B2 (AU)
Title: Universal Actuation and Control of Steering Mechanisms for Mobile Vehicles
Inventor: FARWELL MARK LALON
IPC: B62D15/00
Filed: 2010-09-03
Granted: 2014-07-10
Abstract: An actuation and control system for a steering mechanism of a mobile vehicle includes a motor including a drive shaft that is rotatable in two opposing directions, a securing structure configured to be secured to the steering mechanism of the mobile vehicle, and a linking structure that couples the motor with the securing structure. The system is configured such that rotational motion of the drive shaft is imparted to the securing structure to facilitate control of the steering mechanism of the mobile vehicle. The system is relatively easy to assemble and install and in a mobile vehicle and can be used with a variety of different vehicles to facilitate remote and/or unmanned navigational control of a mobile vehicle. Co C14% 00 CD 0 0 LK 0' 7
Patent AU-2010238519-B2 (AU)
Title: A milking parlour and method for operating the same
Inventor: NILSSON MATS
IPC: A01K1/12
Filed: 2010-04-14
Granted: 2012-08-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for milking an animal and provides a milking parlour (1) comprising first and second robotic manipulation devices (100, 200) and a plurality of milking stalls (5) provided on a platform (3) moveable relative to the robotic manipulation devices (100, 200) wherein the robotic manipulation devices (100, 200) are positioned so as to be capable of simultaneously servicing neighbouring milking stalls (5) on the platform (3).
Patent AU-2010266256-B2 (AU)
Title: A composition and method for enhancing the production of crystal agglomerates from a precipitation liquor
Inventor: KOUZNETSOV DMITRI L
IPC: C01F7/34
Filed: 2010-07-01
Granted: 2015-07-30
Abstract: The present invention relates ways to increase the output of a high quality product from the precipitation liquor crystallization process exemplified through the aluminum hydroxide recovery processes such as the Bayer process. The invention is a method of increasing the size of precipitated of a liquor. The invention in one embodiment relates to the use of a crystal growth modifier compositions added to the precipitation process to increase the particle size distribution of the precipitated alumina trihydrate.
Patent AU-2010283955-B2 (AU)
Title: Test connector apparatus for look-both-ways testing
Inventor: MITCHELL MATTHEW
IPC: H04Q1/20
Filed: 2010-07-15
Granted: 2015-08-27
Abstract: Test connector apparatus having an elongate tubular body housing a rotary switch, a cord extending from one end of the body to terminate with an adapter head, a rotary knob at the other end of the body to actuate the rotary switch, a plurality of terminals in the rotary knob electrically connected to the adapter head by the rotary switch and the cord, and a plurality of test heads having differently configured test probes electrically connectable to differently configured test access points electrically connected between conductor pairs, wherein the plurality of test heads are interchangeably electrically connectable to the adapter head.
Patent AU-2010298289-B2 (AU)
Title: Manufacture of lozenge product with radiofrequency
Inventor: CHEN JEN-CHI
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2010-09-23
Granted: 2015-02-12
Abstract: The present invention features a process for making a lozenge product including the steps of forming a powder blend containing an amorphous carbohydrate polymer into the desired shape of the lozenge product and applying radiofrequency energy to the shape for a sufficient period of time to soften or melt said amorphous carbohydrate polymer to fuse the shape into said lozenge product.
Patent AU-2010316294-B2 (AU)
Title: Connector assembly
Inventor: MATSUMOTO MITSUHIRO
IPC: H01R13/713
Filed: 2010-10-28
Granted: 2013-09-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a connector assembly having a small size and preventing a contact between a bolt fastener and a detection member. The connector assembly includes a connector having an inner chamber with an opening and a plurality of connector terminals, a connector receptacle having a plurality of connector receptacle terminals securable together with the connector terminals and a first detection member, and a cover for covering the opening and having a second detection member. When the opening of the inner chamber is covered with the cover, the first detection member and the second detection member are connected together and detect that the cover is covered. The first detection member is disposed between the adjacent connector receptacle terminals. An end surface of the first housing is positioned inwardly of the inner chamber with respect to a surface of a connector electrical contact portion.
Patent AU-2010324810-B2 (AU)
Title: An amorphous and a crystalline form of genz 112638 hemitartrate as inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase
Inventor: LIU HANLAN
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2010-11-24
Granted: 2016-05-12
Abstract: The hemitartrate salt of a compound represented by the following structural formula: (Formula I Hemitartrate), which may be used in pharmaceutical applications, are disclosed. Particular single crystalline forms of the Formula (I) Hemitartrate are characterized by a variety of properties and physical measurements. As well, methods of producing crystalline Formula (I) Hemitartrate, and using it to inhibit glucosylceramide synthase or lowering glycosphingolipid concentrations in subjects to treat a number of diseases, are also discussed. Pharmaceutical compositions are also described.
Patent AU-2010337170-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of making a hypereutectoid, head-hardened steel rail
Inventor: BRAMFITT BRUCE L
IPC: C22C38/02
Filed: 2010-12-14
Granted: 2014-08-14
Abstract: A method of making a hypereutectoid, head-hardened steel rail is provided that includes a step of head hardening a steel rail having a composition containing 0.86-1.00 wt% carbon, 0.40-0.75 wt% manganese, 0.40-1.00 wt% silicon, 0.05-0.15 wt% vanadium, 0.015-0.030 wt% titanium, and sufficient nitrogen to react with the titanium to form titanium nitride. Head hardening is conducted at a cooling rate that, if plotted on a graph with xy-coordinates with the x-axis representing cooling time in seconds, and the y-axis representing temperature in Celsius of the surface of the head of the steel rail, is maintained in a region between an upper cooling rate boundary plot defined by an upper line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 775°C), (20 s, 670?C), and (110 s, 550°C) and a lower cooling rate boundary plot defined by a lower line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 750°C), (20 s, 610°C), and (110 s, 500°C).
Patent AU-2011203564-B2 (AU)
Title: Gaming system for tracking player activity during virtual sessions at a gaming machine
Inventor: KAMMLER KEITH DONALD
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2011-07-13
Granted: 2014-10-02
Abstract: A gaming system (11) has a central authority (21) connected to a plurality of gaming machines (13,15,17). Player activity is tracked at the gaming machines (13,15,17) during regular gaming sessions and during virtual gaming sessions. Such data is 5 transmitted to the central authority (21) for providing player points in a player account file of a central database (25). Regular gaming sessions occur between player card insertion as well as after player card insertion. For example, a coin-in event prior to player card insertion will establish a virtual session, and credits remaining on the credit meter at a card-out event will establish a virtual gaming session.
Patent AU-2011252946-B2 (AU)
Title: Polymers, polymer membranes and methods of producing the same
Inventor: ZHENG SHIYING
IPC: C08L79/08
Filed: 2011-05-13
Granted: 2014-06-05
Abstract: A method for preparing a polymeric material includes: providing a polymeric matrix having at least one polymer and at least one porogen; and degrading the at least one porogen at a temperature T ≤ 1.1 T
Patent AU-2011256492-B2 (AU)
Title: Method of making filter cartridge having roll-based housing sidewall
Inventor: BILLINGSLEY BRITTON G
IPC: A62B7/10
Filed: 2011-05-11
Granted: 2014-02-13
Abstract: A method of making a filter cartridge, which method includes: (a) providing first and second filter media layers that each contain active particulate that is bonded together and that each comprise a perimeter; (b) stacking the filter media layers in a spaced apart relationship; and (c) securing a roll based housing sidewall to at least a portion of the perimeter of each filter media layer. The resulting filter cartridge is light in weight but has increased volume that provides an improved service life. The cartridge has a very good service life to weight ratio.
Patent AU-2011298986-B2 (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for passing suture through tissue
Inventor: FLOM JAMES
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2011-09-12
Granted: 2015-05-28
Abstract: A suture passer comprising: a hollow tube, the hollow tube comprising a distal and proximal end, a lumen extending from the distal end to the proximal end, a window formed in the sidewall of the tube, the window communicating with the lumen; and a clamping rod slidably received in the lumen of the tube, the clamping rod comprising a distal and proximal end, the distal end being bifurcated into a first and second arm, one of the arms extending distally of the other of the arms and including a clamping surface, and at least one of the arms being outwardly biased such that when the clamping rod is moved distally so that the distal end of the at least one outwardly biased arm is adjacent to the window, the distal end of the at least one outwardly biased arm extends outwardly through the window.