baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent JP-2000506406-A (JP)
IPC: A61L2/04
Filed: 1997-02-09
Abstract: A method for thermally disinfecting waste, particularly biologically hazardous waste, wherein the waste is placed in a compaction area and compressed, and the gases given off during waste compaction are filtered before being discharged. The mould is then sealed and heated, and the temperature and pressure therein are monitored. The waste is heated to 100-200  DEG C and all parts that have contacted the waste are also disinfected. A device for carrying out the method is also disclosed.
Patent JP-2000505671-A (JP)
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 1997-02-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the deployment of an esophagastric balloon tamponade device within a patient. In one form of the present invention an irrigation tube is positioned through the patient's mouth, esophagus and into the stomach. An inflatable balloon tamponade device is initially positioned around the external surface of the irrigation tube for delivery within the patient. A pushing member is utilized to move the balloon tamponade device along the outer surface of irrigation tube and into a location adjacent internal bleeding sites. An internal obturator passes through an aperture within the irrigation tube to minimize and/or prevent kinking of the tube during passage of the tube into the patient. A plurality of length indicators are formed on the external surface of the tube in order to apprise the practitioner of the depth of insertion of the tube. The present invention provides for the deployment of a balloon tamponade device adbsent a endoscope.
Patent JP-H09500400-A (JP)
Title: 置換ピラジンの製法
IPC: C07D241/42
Filed: 1995-03-28
Abstract: (57)【要約】
式：
 ［式中、Ｒ 1 及びＲ 2 は、それぞれ水素原子、炭素原子数１〜６を有する飽和又は不飽和の、直鎖又は分枝鎖の炭化水素又は−ＣＨ 2 ＯＨ基を表す］のジヒドロキシケトンとアンモニウム塩とを、又は場合に応じて、アンモニウム塩及び式：
 ［式中、Ｒ 3 及びＲ 4 は、式（ＩＶ）中に記載と同じものを表す］のアシロインとを反応させることよりなる、置換ピラジンの製法。この方法は、特に非対称的なアルキルピラジンの製造のために有用である。
Patent JP-H10500038-A (JP)
IPC: A61L29/04
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: A system for resurfacing orthopedic joints by arthroscopic means. The system involves a method that includes the delivery of a curable biomaterial, and the use of minimally invasive means to prepare an injury site, and then deliver, cure and shape a curable biomaterial at the site of injury.
Patent JP-H11503557-A (JP)
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 1996-04-03
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/00810 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 17, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 17, 1998 PCT Filed Apr. 3, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/31901 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 10, 1996A quadrupole mass spectrometer comprises an ion source (20), a mass filter (22) and an ion collector (24). The ion source comprises an array (30) of quantum wires. The mass filter comprises four glass fibres (32) coated with nickel and the ion collector is an a electrode connected to an integrated complementary metal oxide semiconductor temperature compensated integrated amplifier.
Patent JP-H11503994-A (JP)
Title: 高温超伝導厚膜
IPC: B32B9/00
Filed: 1996-04-18
Abstract: (57)【要約】
柔軟性のある多結晶性金属基板と、柔軟性のある多結晶性金属基板上の接着層物質層と、第1層がイオンビームアシステッドデポジションによって形成された接着層物質上の立方晶系酸化物質層と、イオンビームアシステッドデポジションによって形成された立方晶系酸化物質層上のバッファ物質層と、バッファ物質層上のYBCO層とを含む超伝導物品が提供され、1.3×10 6 A/cm 2 のJ c および1cm幅のサンプルで120アンペアのI c を示している。
Patent JP-H11505943-A (JP)
Title: 集積回路設計システムにおける自動化されたメガセルの生成方法
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: (57)【要約】
コンピュータに基づくシステム及び方法は、集積回路の設計及びレイアウトにおけるメガセルの生成を自動化する。望ましい実施例は、メガセル又は他の複雑な集積回路設計用の設計条件を受信するユーザインタフェースを有する自動設計発生器を使用する。メガセルプロセッサはメガセル用の設計条件を受信し、メガセルライブラリから当該のメガセルインプリメンテーションを検索する。記憶されたメガセルベンチマークは、メガセルベンチマークメモリから検索され、様々なインプリメンテーションのうちのどれが最もよくユーザの設計条件を満たすかを決定するために、対応するメガセルに適用される。一度最適なメガセルインプリメンテーションが選択されると、メガセルプロセッサは、メガセルを完成レイアウトとして配置及び配線するために使用される、ネットリストからなる論理設計と、設計指令からなる物理設計とを生成する。一度レイアウトが完了すると、完成レイアウトはシミュレート及びテストされ、完成レイアウトシミュレーションからのテスト結果は、メガセルベンチマークメモリが更新される自動設計発生器へフィードバックされる。
Patent JP-2002514284-A (JP)
Title: イオン化測定を使用して空燃比を制御するための装置及び方法
IPC: F02D35/02
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: (57)【要約】
エンジン排出物を低減し且つエンジン効率を増大させるための、内燃機関のための空燃比制御システムであって、燃焼シリンダ内でのイオン化検出及び測定し、検出したイオン化測定に基づきイオン化信号を発生するためのイオン化装置を含み、イオン化装置と電気的に連通した空燃比制御体をも含み、空燃比制御体が、イオン化信号を受け且つ少なくとも部分的にイオン化信号に基づきエンジンの空燃比を制御する。好ましい実施例における制御システムにおいて、制御体はイオン化信号の第１のローカルピークに基づいて空燃比を制御する。別の実施例では制御体はイオン化信号の第１のローカルピークの最大化に基づき空燃比を制御する。
Patent JP-2001513937-A (JP)
Title: 超伝導近接効果を応用したセラミック／金属及びａ１５／金属超伝導複合材料
IPC: H01B13/00
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: (57)【要約】
複合超伝導材料（８）は不活性材料（４）にてコーティングされ、金属基質材料（６）によって囲まれたセラミック超伝導粒子（５）から形成される。金属基質材料（６）はコーティングされたセラミック粒子（５）の間の領域を充填する。不活性材料（４）はセラミックに対して化学的に不活性である。好ましくは不活性材料は銀である。コーティングは基質材料（６）からセラミック超伝導粒子（５）を化学的に絶縁する役割を果たす。基質材料は超伝導近接効果を受ける金属である。好ましくは基質材料はNbTi合金である。基質材料（６）は超伝導材料（８）の温度がセラミック超伝導粒子（５）の臨界温度よりも低い場合に超伝導近接効果によって超伝導状態に誘導される。超伝導材料（８）は基質材料（６）の向上した機械的性質を有する。本発明の別の一実施例では、好ましくはNbTi合金である金属基質材料中に置かれた、コーティングされていないＡ１５化合物超伝導粒子を使用している。
Patent JP-2000510948-A (JP)
Title: 乳汁中の電気的パラメータを測定する装置
IPC: A01J5/013
Filed: 1997-04-21
Abstract: (57)【要約】
動物の搾乳中に乳汁中の電気的パラメータを測定する装置は、前記動物の乳頭から搾乳機の乳汁収集部材へ乳汁を輸送するように配置され、輸送される乳汁のための通路を形成する輸送部材（１）と、該通路を通って流れる乳汁と接触されるために設けられ測定装置（１８）に連結された少なくとも２つの電極（１４〜１７）とを含む。輸送部材（１）は、通路内に設けられ、前記通路に向かって開いた溝（１０）を形成する壁部材（５）を含み、電極（１４〜１７）は、溝（１０）内の壁部材（５）上に設けられている。壁部材（５）は、前記通路を通って流れる乳汁の一部を受入れるために設けられ、溝（１０）は、乳汁の受入れられた部分の少なくとも一部が、前記電極（１４〜１７）に接触しながら溝を通って流れるように形作られている。
Patent JP-2000510066-A (JP)
Title: 面対面の重合体シートの２工程溶融のための装置
IPC: B29L9/00
Filed: 1997-05-07
Abstract: (57)【要約】
ポリ塩化ビニルシート（１６）と非晶質コポリエステルシート（１４）を溶融するように操作される装置（１１７）は第１及び第２ローラー（１２４，１２６）の周囲で受けとめられた無端ベルト（１２２）を有するベルト集成体（１１８）を含む。装置（１１７）はローラー（１２４，１５８）がシート（１４，１６）を一緒に加圧してポリ塩化ビニル側と対抗する非晶質コポリエステル側とを有する２ピース構造（１２）を規定するように第１ローラー（１２４）とインプットニップを形成するために第１ローラー（１２４）と協同して装着された第３ローラー（１５８）をさらに含む。ポリ塩化ビニル側は第１ローラー（１２４）に隣接して位置される。装置（１１７）は２ピース構造（１２）のポリ塩化ビニル側がシート（１４，１６）がニップを通過するとき加熱されるように第１ローラー（１２４）を加熱するためのカートリッジヒーター（１５４）をさらに含む。第３ローラー（１５８）は非晶質コポリエステル側が冷却されポリ塩化ビニル側が加熱されるようにファン手段（１６４）によって冷却される。装置（１１７）は２ピース構造（１２）のポリ塩化ビニル側に追加の熱を適用するための加熱定盤（１８０）をさらに含む。加熱定盤（１８０）はベルト（１２２）の下側と熱伝達状態にあり、ベルト（１２２）が定盤（１８０）の上に２ピース構造を運ぶときにさらなる熱は２ピース構造のポリ塩化ビニル側に適用される。最後に、装置は２ピース構造が加熱定盤（１８０）から離れて輸送されるとき２ピース構造（１２）の両側を冷却するためにベルト（１２２）の上下に位置されたファン冷却ヒートシンク（１９４，２０２）を含む。
Patent JP-2000511368-A (JP)
Title: オーディオビジュアル表現へのユーザイメージ統合システムおよびその方法
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: (57)【要約】
利用者のイメージをオーディオおよび／またはビジュアル表現に統合する遊園地娯楽システム。利用者は、照明、音声および景色がコントロールされ得る部屋（４００）に入る。ユーザイメージ（ビデオカメラ入力（４３０）、音声パラメータ（３６０）など）が、ユーザに対し、ある光景および音声化されたステートメントを与えるよう促す、コンピュータにより自動化／補助されるプロセスによって、標準化された入力シーケンスが得られる。代替的に、フォトスキャン（４４０）またはディスケット／ＣＤリーダがユーザ入力イメージデータを受入れることもできる。次いで、ユーザイメージの一次元、二次元または三次元イメージデータ表現が、その利用者の音声パラメータを含んで発生される。イメージは、後で、イメージの外観を変更するよう走査され得る。この外観変更は、服装、およびその利用者によって利用される娯楽エリアに関連する道具の追加を含む。次いで、イメージは既に存在するオーディオビジュアル表現にスムーズに統合され、したがってその利用者をその生成において合成アクターとして作り上げることができる。
Patent JP-2001519107-A (JP)
Title: 自動ケーブル等化器、ａｇｃシステム、及び、ｄｃレストアラが改良された、直列デジタル・データ通信用受信機
IPC: H04B3/04
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: (57)【要約】
ジッタの影響をより受けにくくなり、マルチスタンダード能力が増した、改良式自動ケーブル等化器と、最適なエッジ・ジッタ性能を発揮し、同時に、データ伝送の開始時におけるラッチ・アップ状態の可能性を回避するＤＣレストアラを備えた改良式自動利得制御システムが設けられている、直列デジタル・データ通信受信機。長さの異なるケーブルによって受信された信号を等化する自動ケーブル等化器には、それぞれ、１＋Ｋｉ［ｆｉ（ｊω）］の伝達関数を備える複数ステージが設けられおり、Ｋｉは、それぞれ、順次利得制御方法に従って変動する。ＡＧＣシステムは、量子化フィードバックに基づくＤＣレストアラの入力と出力の振幅の帯域フィルタリングを施されたバージョン間における差を利用して、ＡＧＣ回路を調整する。ＤＣレストアラは、量子化出力を発生するコンパレータを備えており、さらに、クランプ回路で入力をクランプして、あるバージョンの量子化出力が、入力にフィードバックされ、同時に、データ伝送の開始時におけるコンパレータの動作不良の可能性が回避されるようにする。
Patent JP-2000504061-A (JP)
Title: 洗剤組成物
IPC: C11D1/65
Filed: 1997-05-16
Abstract: (57)【要約】
過酸化物漂白剤と、漂白触媒と、非−ＡＱＡ界面活性剤と、ビス−アルコキシ化第四アンモニウム（ビス−ＡＱＡ）カチオン系界面活性剤とを含んでなる洗剤組成物。
Patent MD-20040171-A (MD)
Inventor: ANDREEV VALERIU
IPC: A23G3/00
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: Inventia se refera la industria alimentara, si anume la procedeele de fabricare a produselor de cofetarie. Procedeul propus consta in aceea ca continutul in produs a miezului de nuca faramitat si prajit este marit pana la 60...65%, continutul mierii de albine naturale - pana la 25%, iar continutul zaharului este micsorat pana la 10...15%. La prepararea produsului solicitat in zaharul topit si incalzit inainte de caramelizare (gradul de intunecare mediu), iar apoi racit pana la temperatura de 80°C se introduce miere de albine, concentrata preliminar prin evaporare intr-o instalatie de vid la temperatura de 70°C pana la umiditatea de 6%, avand temperatura de 60...70°C. Compozitia obtinuta se amesteca si in ea se introduce miezul de nuca prajit prealabil la o temperatura de pana la 95°C, curatat de coaja si maruntit pana la 3...5 mm, avand temperatura de 70°C. Masa se amesteca, se trateaza termic cel putin 5 min la temperatura de 70°C, apoi se raceste. Bomboanele formate se acopera cu glazura de ciocolata si se impacheteaza ermetic in ambalaj pelicular de o singura folosinta. Rezultatul inventiei consta in aceea ca produsul de cofetarie propus poseda proprietati dietetice, gustative si nutritive mai inalte, totodata se distinge printr-o asimilare usoara, o soliditate mai mica si un termen de pastrare mai indelungat.
Patent NZ-229700-A (NZ)
Title: Tetraazacyclododecane derivatives containing a linker/spacer moiety capable of forming antibody conjugates; complexes with radionuclides and conjugates of such compounds and complexes with antibodies or antibody fragments
Inventor: CHENG ROBERTA C
IPC: A61M36/06
Filed: 1989-06-23
Abstract: A group of functionalized polyaminocarboxylate chelants that form complexes with rare earth-type metal ions are disclosed. The complexes can be covalently attached to an antibody or antibody fragment and used for therapeutic and/or diagnostic purposes.
Patent NZ-234749-A (NZ)
Title: A device for sedating a patient by transdermal administration of dexmedetomidine
Inventor: COLLEY KENNETH J
IPC: A61K31/415
Filed: 1990-08-01
Abstract: Transdermal administration of dexmedetomidine, the dextrorotatory isomer of medetomidine, is described. The method involves sedating a patient by administering dexmedetomidine to a predetermined area of skin at an administration rate and for a time period effective to achieve the desired level of sedation. A therapeutic system for transdermally administering the drug is also provided. The therapeutic system is in the form of a skin patch which is a laminated composite of a backing layer, an optional anchor adhesive layer, a contact adhesive layer, and one or more additional layers.
Patent NZ-236577-A (NZ)
Title: Absorbent articles having a water-permeable topsheet and a water-impermeable backsheet, one or both of which comprises a dioxanone-based polymer, and an absorbent core
Inventor: SCHECHTMAN LEE ARNOLD
IPC: B32B27/00
Filed: 1990-12-20
Abstract: Disposable sanitary garments comprise topsheet and/or backsheet materials prepared from polymers based on dioxanone. Diapers, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, and the like, prepared from the foregoing materials are disclosed.
Patent NZ-237137-A (NZ)
Title: Topical formulation containing azelaic acid and trans-retinoic acid (tretinoin)
Inventor: CAPUTO RUGGERO
IPC: A61K8/30
Filed: 1991-02-15
Abstract: The object of the present invention is a product based on a trans-retinoic acid (tretinoin) and azelaic acid combination having depigmentating effect and, more generally, antiphotoageing effect. After clinical and instrumental comparative analysis (clinical and photographic reports and skin mould profilometry), the action on physiological and/or photoinduced skin ageing obtained with the combination of the invention has been compared with the one noticeable after the treatment with azelaic acid or retinoic acid only. Better results were obtained using the azelaic-retinoic combination. The depigmentating action of the combination is superimposable to the one observed by using separately the two active ingredients, but it can be achieved in a surprisingly shorter time (from six to three months).
Patent NZ-237400-A (NZ)
Title: Amino and quaternary ammonium derivatives of ascorbic acid; use in combating reperfusion damage
Inventor: MARCINIAK GILBERT
IPC: A61K31/341
Filed: 1991-03-18
Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of certain 3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-5-ones, to the intermediates and processes useful for their preparation, to their free-radical scavenger and cellular protective properties, and to their end-use application as therapeutic agents.
Patent NZ-241218-A (NZ)
Title: Liquid delivery device using pressurised diaphragm and temperature/pressure compensator
Inventor: GROSS JOSEPH
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 1992-01-06
Abstract: A delivery device for delivering a liquid containing a drug includes a first diaphragm (8) within a housing (2) defining a first contractible-chamber (C1) on one side of the diaphragm (8) for holding a supply of the liquid to be delivered, and a second contractible chamber (C2) on the opposite side of the diaphragm (8) including an electrolytic cell (26) capable of generating a gas according to the electrical current passed through the cell electrolyte (32). The device further includes a second diaphragm (10), a control valve (18), and a spring (24), for compensating the rate of delivery of the liquid for variations in ambient pressure and temperature. <IMAGE>
Patent NZ-244565-A (NZ)
Title: Spiral wound gasket with sealant between turns of a profiled metal strip
Inventor: ALLEN KURT P
IPC: F16J15/12
Filed: 1992-09-30
Abstract: A spiral wound gasket comprises an annulus constituted by a plurality of superposed turns of a profiled metal strip wound upon itself to form a spiral and, interposed between at least some of said superposed turns, a number of turns of a relatively soft sealant material in strip form, the width of said metal strip being selected so that prior to use the wound metal spiral is essentially flush with the surface of an associated guide ring and the width of the strip of relatively soft sealant material being selected so that prior to use, it projects a significant distance on both sides of the gasket from said superposed metal turns axially of said annulus. The preferred relatively soft sealant material is exfoliated graphite foil or a fluorocarbon resin, unsintered PTFE being particularly preferred. The sealant material preferably projects from the metal spiral to define an overall gasket thickness on the order of 25 to 40 percent greater than that of the guide ring.
Patent NZ-245772-A (NZ)
Title: Aromatic oxime derivatives and medicaments
Inventor: BIRD THOMAS GEOFFREY COLERICK
IPC: C07D307/20
Filed: 1993-01-27
Abstract: The invention concerns oxime derivatives of the formula I <CHEM> wherein R<4> includes hydrogen, carboxy, carbamoyl, amino, cyano, trifluoromethyl, (1-4C)alkylamino, di-(1-4C)alkylamino and (1-4C)alkyl; R<5> includes hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl, (3-4C)alkynyl, (2-5C)alkanoyl, halogeno-(2-4C)alkyl and hydroxy-(2-4C)alkyl;  Ar<1> is phenylene or a heteroaryl diradical;  A<1> is a direct link to X<1>, or A<1> is (1-4C)alkylene;  X<1> is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;  Ar<2> is phenylene or a heteroaryl diradical;  R<1> is (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl or (3-4C)alkynyl; and R<2> and R<3> together form a group of the formula -A<2>-x<2>-A<3>- which together with the carbon atom to which A<2> and A<3> are attached define a ring having 5 or 6 ring atoms, wherein each of A<2> and A<3> is (1-3C)alkylene and X<2> is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or imino;  or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof; processes for their manufacture; pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors.
Patent NZ-250245-A (NZ)
Title: 2,3-dicyanoprop-1-ene derivatives
Inventor: TIMMONS PHILIP REID
IPC: C07D295/145
Filed: 1993-11-22
Abstract: Substituted 1-arylpyrrole compounds of formula (II) below, are useful as pesticides, in particular for the control of insects, arachnids, and nematodes. Processes to make the compounds and intermediates used for their preparation are described. Additionally, compositions containing the compounds and methods of use therefore are provided. The compounds are of a formula (II) <CHEM>  wherein typical substituents are: X is halogen or a group R<5>S(O)n, in which n is 0, 1 or 2 and R<5> is CF3, CCl3, CF2Cl, CFCl2, CF2Br, CHF2, CHCl2 or CHClF; R<1> is H, Br, SCH3, CH3 optionally substituted or alkoxyalkylideneimino;     R<2> is CN;     R<3> is H, Cl or CH3 optionally substituted;     Y is CF3 or Cl;     X<1> and X<4> are each Cl; and X<2> and X<3> are each H. e us
Patent NZ-257627-A (NZ)
Title: Lavatory cleaning flush-block composition
Inventor: COOPER NIGEL FREDERICK
IPC: C11D3/395
Filed: 1993-11-16
Abstract: A solid lavatory cleansing block is formed of a composition (A) from 5 - 8 % by weight of a surface active component comprising one or more anionic surface active agents; (B) from 10 - 75 % by weight of a halogen release agent component; and (C) from 1 - 25 % by weight of a liquid non-oxidisable material.
Patent NZ-280040-A (NZ)
Title: Increasing bone mass in humans by administration of parathyroid hormone and raloxifene
Inventor: HOCK JANET MARY
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 1994-07-18
Abstract: The present invention includes a method for increasing bone mass in a subject by administration of PTH and raloxifene. Another aspect of the invention is a method for treating bone loss in a subject by administration of PTH and raloxifene. The invention further provides for a composition of PTH and raloxifene for increasing bone mass in a subject. Another aspect of the invention is a composition of PTH and raloxifene for treatment of bone loss in a subject.
Patent NZ-287230-A (NZ)
Title: Oxidation of delta-5-steroidal alkene to delta-5-7-keto-steroidal alkene in a solvent using hydroperoxide and a ruthenium-based catalyst; ruthenium silicon sodium tungstate catalyst
Inventor: MILLER ROSS A
IPC: B01J31/12
Filed: 1995-05-15
Abstract: The instant invention involves a process for oxidizing compounds containing an allylic group, i.e. those containing an allylic hydrogen or allylic alcohol group, to the corresponding enones, using a ruthenium-based catalyst in the presence of a hydroperoxide. Particularly, DELTA-5-steroidal alkenes can be oxidized to the corresponding DELTA-5-7-keto alkenes.
Patent NZ-293163-A (NZ)
Title: Inhalation medicament disperser, aerosol from high pressure gas entrainment of fluidised powder drawn from receptacle feed tube
Inventor: SMITH ADRIAN E
IPC: A61M/
Filed: 1995-09-15
Abstract: A method for aerosolizing a powdered medicament comprises coupling a powder inlet end of a feed tube with a penetration in a receptacle containing the powder. Powder is drawn upward through the tube and dispersed in a high pressure gas stream flowing past a portion of the feed tube. Apparatus comprise the feed tube mounted within a base enclosure proximate a holder for one or more receptacles, which may be in the form of a cartridge containing a plurality of receptacles formed in a continuous web. The cartridge may be reciprocated relative to the feed tube and a separate piercing mechanism in order to sequentially piercing the receptacle and thereafter couple the feed tube through the resulting penetration for extracting the powder. Alternatively, penetration(s) through the receptacle may be formed as the feed tube is coupled, or some penetrations formed prior to coupling with other penetrations formed at the time of coupling.
Patent NZ-303609-A (NZ)
Title: Surgically implantable system comprising a pair of externally threaded cylindrical members with slots for a rod, and a locking cap
Inventor: KUSLICH STEPHEN D
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 1996-02-27
Abstract: An spinal fixation device for stabilizing vertebrae. A hollow screw is inserted into a hole saw recess in each adjoining vertebrae. A channel is cut into the vertebrae into which a joining rod is inserted such that no part of the device protrudes above the bone. A locking cap is used to secure the rod to the screws.
Patent NZ-331202-A (NZ)
Title: Gate latch comprising spaced apart arms and a closure member moveable to span the gap between the arms, and being lockable in closed, open and other selected positions
Inventor: GREY TONY BRYAN
IPC: E05C3/00
Filed: 1998-08-03
Abstract: Pin 21 is located in aperture 20 of movable member 6 which spans gap 5 to close the latch in one position. Member 6 is retained in an open position (not shown) by engagement of pin 21 in the appropriately shaped aperture.
Patent NZ-332817-A (NZ)
Title: Articulable post with spring return for use as road marker to absorb moderate energy hit from vehicle
Inventor: WIJNSTOCK RENO
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 1999-10-07
Abstract: n articulable post assembly comprises a first means 1 - not labelled adapted to be fixed to a support surface and a second means supported by first means 1 so as to be articulable relative thereto.  Second means is in part a post 2 or is adapted to engage a post form.  The second means fits with the first means by a male to female connection.  Indexing means favours an indexed rest position of male into female.  A spring or resilient means 5 includes a righting assembly having at least one chain link 6 to chain link connection which interconnects the first and second means.  Such righting assembly does not preclude articulation from the indexed rest position, to a condition from whence spring means 5 will encourage articulation back towards the rest position and will ensure, together with the indexing means, the return to the indexed rest position.
Patent NZ-500536-A (NZ)
Title: Solid compositions suitable for oral administration comprising L-carnitine or alkanoyl-L-carnitine magnesium fumarate
Inventor: SANTANIELLO MOSE
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: The stable and non-hygroscopic salts consisting of L-carnitine or alkanoyl-L-carnitine magnesium fumarate, of formula (I), are suitable for preparing solid compositions useful as dietary/nutritional supplements for human use and as fodder supplement for veterinary purposes. In formula (I), R is hydrogen or acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, valeryl and isovaleryl.
Patent NZ-501339-A (NZ)
Title: Semi-interpenetrating or interpenetrating polymer networks for drug delivery and tissue engineering
Inventor: LANGER ROBERT S
IPC: A61L27/50
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: An injectable polymer suspension which forms an interpenetrating polymer network or a semi-interpenetrating polymer network in vivo following exposure to active species comprising two polymers which do not crosslink to each other, in combination with biologically active molecules or cells entrapped in the polymer network after exposure to the active species.
Patent NZ-501471-A (NZ)
Title: Package for vacuum packaging with permeable material within impermeable material
Inventor: ASHTON THOMAS FELIX
IPC: B65D75/30
Filed: 1998-06-05
Abstract: This disclosure relates to packages, and methods of packaging, having particular application for free-flowing solids material, such as powders, granulated material and the like. Free-flowing material is contained in a first container (2), mainly formed from substantially impermeable material but including one or more gas-permeable portions (4). The or each gas-permeable portion (4) may be in the form of a longitudinal strip or patch sealing engaged in or integrally formed with the substantially impermeable portion (5). The gas-permeable portion or portions enable the application of a vacuum to the interior of the first container (2) when closed. In the preferred form of package, the first container (2) may be enclosed within an outer container (3) of substantially impermeable material, which container is vacuum sealed. For the packaging of products having stringent hygiene requirements, such as milk powders, the vacuum may be applied to the inner container (2) first and the or each gas-permeable portion (4) sealed with sealing means prior to vacuum-sealing of the inner container (2) within the outer container (3). The packaging method may employ form-filling of the inner container to produce a rectilinear block product which is more conveniently stackable and transportable.