baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent NZ-525202-A (NZ)
Title: An electronic publication and methods and components thereof
Inventor: HEMMINGS CHRIS
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: A user interface, including a page-turn for a multiple page document, is disclosed. The user interface comprises: (a) means for displaying a first page of image or text, (b) means for detecting a request from a user for a subsequent page of image or text, and (c) means for displaying a page-turn by displaying an animated sequence of frames throughout the transition between a first and subsequent pages of image or text, wherein the means for displaying a page-turn further includes means for increasingly stretching the length of an outer edge of a turning page, where the outer edge is distal from a center of rotation along an axis parallel to an axis of rotation as the outer edge approaches the axis of rotation, and wherein the first page is represented as a curved surface when travelling between a starting position and a position in line with the center of rotation of the first page.
Patent NZ-525245-A (NZ)
Title: Brake shoe for vehicle drum brake system has brake lining with friction surface for selectively engaging braking surface
Inventor: NOWAK STAN
IPC: F16D69/00
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A brake shoe (10) for a drum brake system (40) is provided with a brake lining (12) having a friction surface (14) which faces braking surface (60) of a brake drum (38). The lining (12) is characterised by the provision of one or more grooves (16) extending across the friction surface (14). The shoe (10) may be incorporated in a cooled drum brake system (40) in which cooling is provided by ventilation holes in the drum (38). Cooling may be further enhanced by the provision of ventilation holes (66) in a back plate (46) of the system (40). In an alternate system, cooling is provided by sealing the drum (38) to form a space for holding a volume of oil.
Patent NZ-526406-A (NZ)
Title: Solid thermoformable pharmaceutical composition for the controlled release of ivabradine
Inventor: WUTHRICH PATRICK
IPC: A61K31/55
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a solid pharmaceutical composition for the controlled release of ivabradine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, characterised in that it comprises a thermoformable mixture of ivabradine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and of one or more polymers selected from the group of the polymethacrylates, the release of the ivabradine being controlled solely by the nature of the polymethacrylate(s) used, by the amount thereof relative to the ivabradine and by the technique employed in the manufacture of the composition.
Patent NZ-529683-A (NZ)
Title: Overhead line rating monitor
Inventor: LAWRY DANIEL C
IPC: G01K7/42
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the thermal capacity of overhead power lines is disclosed. The apparatus includes two rods of similar diameter and material properties to the line to be rated. One of the rods has a heater inside that dissipates a known amount of energy approximately equal to what the line loses during operation at the static rating. The rods are oriented parallel to the line and the temperature of each is measured. Using this information and standard equations governing the cooling of power lines, a very accurate, real-time reading of the line's thermal capacity is generated.
Patent NZ-530464-A (NZ)
Title: Post with panel supports in recesses so as to rotate panel supports about a common centre
Inventor: OOSTERBAAN MICHAEL
IPC: E06B3/16
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: A panel support assembly has a post 2 with two elongate recesses 4. Each recess receives an elongate panel support member 8 having an edge receiving channel 12 for receiving an edge of a panel 16. Each panel support member 8 may be adjusted relative to its respective recess about a centre of rotation 11 and the centres of rotation are substantially coincident with each other. This assembly is used in particular in supporting glass panels and allowing four edge glazing.
Patent NZ-530640-A (NZ)
Title: Conserved neisserial antigens
Inventor: RAPPUOLI RINO
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: A protein comprises a fragment of protein ORF40 which consists of 7 or more consecutive conserved amino acids, wherein said fragment occurs in at least 2 of the amino acid sequences shown in Figures 1 and 11, conserved amino acids being found in the ORF40 of at least 50% of a Neisseria reference population. The proteins can be used in a medicament for treating or preventing infection due to Neisserial bacteria or used as a multi-specifc diagnostic reagent.
Patent NZ-532224-A (NZ)
Title: Method of removing nitrate nitrogen from vegetable juice by electrodialysis
Inventor: SUMIMURA KATSUNOBU
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A method for removing nitrate nitrogen from a vegetable juice is disclosed, wherein the method comprises the steps of concentrating the vegetable juice such as an edible juice of a leafy vegetable to obtain a concentrate and subjecting the concentrate to electrodialysis, wherein the vegetable juice has a sludge volume adjusted to 10% or less. Preferably the electrodialysis is carried out at a temperature of 10 Deg C or lower.
Patent NZ-534718-A (NZ)
Title: Lubricated breastshield
Inventor: SILVER BRIAN H
IPC: A61M1/06
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: A breastshield (14) for a breastpump (10) having a coating of a lubricating (16) material formed integral with the interior of the breast-receiving cone (12).
Patent NZ-535130-A (NZ)
Title: Improvements in or relating to programmable logic controller and related electronic devices
Inventor: WARD DEREK
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: Programmable devices and systems including the devices are disclosed. The device includes input and output interfaces, programmable logic hardware including a number of basic logic elements with electronically configurable interconnections and program loading means. The program loading means enable a user to configure the programmable logic hardware with a user program circuit, the circuit being connected to the input and output and having a number of state data storage units for storing program state data. When the device is configured it contains a user program circuit interfaced with a means of control. The means of control is able to communicate with a monitoring computer to respond to commands, read and write data values to/from the state data storage units, and can operate when commanded to cause the user program circuit to run, pause, or single step.
Patent NZ-538249-A (NZ)
Title: Automatic compression release mechanism
Inventor: BONDE KEVIN G
IPC: F01L13/08
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: An automatic compression release mechanism for implementation in an internal combustion engine, and a method of assembling such a mechanism, are disclosed. The mechanism includes a camshaft assembly including a cam gear, a cam lobe with a notch positioned along a first side of the gear, a tube passing through the gear and aligned with the notch, and a support on a second side of the gear. The mechanism additionally includes an arm including a weight and shaft coupled to one another, where an end of the shaft includes a recess, and where the shaft is rotatably positioned within the tube and the end of the shaft with the recess extends into the notch. The mechanism further includes a retaining member positioned onto the support so that the weight is positioned between the retaining member and the tube and retained with respect to the gear.
Patent NZ-541725-A (NZ)
Title: Apparatus for optically analyzing products such as fruit having indirect illumination
Inventor: BLANC PHILIPPE
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: Apparatus for optically analysing conveyed products for automatic sorting is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one optical analysis station having an imaging device 12-19 oriented towards the conveyed product lines 1, 2. An illumination device extends longitudinally at right angles to the optical analysis station. The illumination device includes a chamber through which the conveyed products pass and includes a light source 28 for indirectly illuminating the products by reflection and diffusion. A screen 27 is located between the conveyor line and the light source so that the products are protected from debris originating from a light source.
Patent NZ-544074-A (NZ)
Title: Intramedullary surgical pin with transverse hole and insert
Inventor: SCHLIENGER ANDRE
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical pin (1), in the form of an intramedullar pin with a central axis (2), consisting of a material M with a tensile strength Fz, compressive strength Fd, density p2 and an elasticity modulus E. Said pin comprises at least one transverse bore (3), which runs transverse to the central axis (2) and has a cross-sectional profile F and a transversal axis (4), the cross-sectional profile F having a maximum length a that runs in the direction of the central axis and a maximum width b that runs perpendicular to the length. An insert (10) with a longitudinal axis (13) can be introduced into the transversal bore (3). Said insert consists of a material m, which has a lower elasticity modulus e < E than the material M. The insert also has a length L that runs in the direction of its longitudinal axis and conforms to the premise L > 0.2 D.
Patent NZ-545293-A (NZ)
Title: A container for holding foodstuffs
Inventor: WOODS TIMOTHY PAUL
IPC: A47F1/035
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: This discloses a container 1 for holding foodstuff comprising a hollow body with an access aperture sealed with an access lid 2 connected by dampened hinging means to the body 5, and a suction cup affixed to the body which by forming a breakable seal with the access lid 2 holds it in an open position for a pre-determined period of time.
Patent NZ-546060-A (NZ)
Title: Pharmaceutically active drug combination comprising a fatty acid and a uridine compound, and use thereof
Inventor: SUSILO RUDY
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug combinations comprising at least one free fatty acid and/or fatty acid alkyl ester and at least one nucleoside and/or nucleotide compound selected from the group comprising uridine, deoxyuridine, uridine monophosphate, deoxyuridine monophosphate, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these drug combinations. These pharmaceutically active drug combinations are suitable against a variety of diseases. (62) Divided Out of 535099
Patent NZ-547845-A (NZ)
Title: Device for activities on snow, water or the like
Inventor: KNARVIK JONAS MIN
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A device is disclosed for use in activity on snow-covered surfaces, water or also on another surface, comprises a bottom board (1) for contact with the surface, equipped with longitudinal steering ribs on the underside and with upwardly curved faces at the front edge and preferably also at the rear edge, and a top board (2) that is adapted to the user and his position of use by the formation of well-like depressions along the side areas for the user's legs and having an air bag (3) for support of the user. The bottom board (1) and the top board (2) are joined together along their edges and define a hollow space between them. An airtight bag (3) that projects above the top board (2) is located in the central area of the device.; The bottom board (1) has a longitudinally flat or slightly concavely curved central portion (10) which extends from the curved front portion to the rear portion of the board, and with side faces (11) on each side that are higher than the central portion and the surface for the board. The central portion has at least one, preferably two, central steering grooves (12) that extend along the whole length of the central portion, preferably with steering ribs (13A) at the edge area on each side, which are shorter than the groove (the grooves) in the central area and are flattened towards the forward and rear end areas of the central portion. The side faces are flat, but inclined slightly upwards towards a substantially curved face part which forms the transition to the top board.; The side faces on each side in the area of the substantially curved face part are equipped with a steering runner (14) projecting at an angle from the side face. The front of the device is equipped with fastening means for a towing line.
Patent NZ-548250-A (NZ)
Title: Apicomplex vaccine strains of a family of Sarcocystidae
Inventor: BOUT DANIEL
IPC: A61K35/68
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a mutant strain of an Apicomplex of the family Sarcocystidae wherein it comprises a mutation resulting in the absence of expression of adhesion MIC1 and MIC3. Further disclosed is a vaccine comprising said mutant strain and uses of said mutant strain as a vaccine.
Patent NZ-550949-A (NZ)
Title: Electronic thermometer with flex circuit location
Inventor: GIERER JOSEPH T
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: An electronic thermometer configured for ease and accuracy in construction is disclosed. A probe (19) of the thermometer includes a deformable circuit (31) containing electronic components used to measure temperature and transmit signals to a calculating unit of the thermometer. A locating member (25, 27, 29) supported by the probe has a protruding nub (57) that engages an opening in the deformable circuit to pre-position the circuit prior to final fixation so that the electronic components are reliably positioned in manufacture.
Patent NZ-552100-A (NZ)
Title: Method, apparatus and system for parking overstay detection
Inventor: WELCH FRASER JOHN
IPC: B60Q1/48
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: An apparatus for identifying overstay of a vehicle in a parking space comprises a detector adapted to detect presence of a vehicle in the parking space and a processor coupled to the detector. The processor is adapted to process and store data received from the detector and to determine from the data and independently of any parking payment system whether the vehicle has overstayed a defined time duration in the parking space. The apparatus also has a radio receiver coupled to the processor for receiving wakeup signals; a radio transmitter coupled to the processor for transmitting data relating to identified instances of overstay of the vehicle in the parking space; and a battery for providing power to the detector, processor, radio receiver, and radio transmitter. The apparatus is encased in a self-contained, sealed housing.
Patent NZ-552378-A (NZ)
Title: Active substance-containing solid shaped bodies for external use against parasites on animals
Inventor: SIRINYAN KIRKOR
IPC: A01N25/34
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a solid moulded body, based on a polyolefin matrix, and comprising a caprylic/capric acid triglyceride or propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, one or more active compounds, and optionally additional auxiliary substances and additives. Also disclosed is the use of a solid moulded body for dermally controlling parasites on animals.
Patent NZ-556411-A (NZ)
Title: High quality paperboard and products made thereof
Inventor: PENG FRANK
IPC: D21H11/08
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a high quality paperboard comprising at least two plies, a first ply having good surface properties and strength, and a second ply for providing the paperboard with bulk wherein the second ply comprises hardwood CTMP. This paperboard has an internal strength and a bending resistance that is comparable with conventional high quality paperboard based on softwood CTMP. The disclosure also relates to products manufactured of the paperboard.
Patent NZ-556468-A (NZ)
Title: Precision rogowski coil and method for manufacturing same
Inventor: SKENDZIC VESELIN
IPC: H01F5/00
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: An improved Rogowski coil is formed on a toroidal core made of a thermoplastic or other moldable material, the core having a preferably continuous groove or grooves extending around the core. The grooves correspond in size to magnet wire which registers within the grooves, thus controlling the specific location of the wires. The grooving may be helical. A return loop can be provided for return path cancellation, or a reverse winding can be added in a direction opposite to the direction of advancement of the main coil. In using the return loop, a resistive network can be added to improve the cancellation of the return path due to the effect of geometries. In addition, it can compensate for thermal and other variations.
Patent NZ-561002-A (NZ)
Title: A biodegradable high starch polymer comprising polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), polyols, polyglycol, and water
Inventor: ZHENG YI HUA
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: Disclosed a biodegradable starch polymer comprising polyvinyl alcohol [PVOH], starch and an elasticity enhancer in which the elasticity enhancer is made of a mixture of polyols, polyglycol and water with the respective weight distribution proportion of polyols, polyglycol and water of [10.0-18.6]: [2.9-8.6]: [5.7-14.3]. Also disclosed is a biodegradable starch polymer comprising polyvinyl alcohol [PVOH], starch and a supplement agent comprising a mixture of Polyvinyl Alcohol [PVA], Ethylene Vinyl alcohol copolymer [EVOH], Ethylene Acrylic Acid [EAA] and Poly Methyl Methacrylate [PMMA]. Also disclosed is a method for making the above polymer.
Patent NZ-562968-A (NZ)
Title: Breath actuated nasal drug delivery system
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROBERT
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: A nasal drug delivery system comprises a container containing a substance to be delivered into the nasal passages of a user, a nasal shaft extending from the drug delivery system for placement in or around the nose of user and in fluid communication with a valve of the container, the valve comprising a vertical lumen 132 and an angled lumen 134, an oral shaft extending from the drug delivery system for placement in the mouth of a user, and a pressure activated diaphragm trigger means. Upon application of pressure to the oral shaft the diaphragm trigger means releases a predetermined amount of the substance from the container to the nasal shaft .
Patent NZ-564513-A (NZ)
Title: Application security in an interactive media environment
Inventor: HUGHES ROBERT K JR
IPC: H04N21/4627
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A multimedia playback system for applications whereby the applications implement interactive video-frame-synchronous graphics in an interactive multimedia environment is disclosed. The system comprises a network resource; a source of local storage; a device to receive an application incorporating interactive graphics and video and a processor to detect the signature status of the application. If the application is signed, the application is given permission access to the source of local storage and the network resource; and if the application is unsigned, the application is denied permission access to the source of local storage and the network resource.
Patent NZ-566254-A (NZ)
Title: Transmission mode selection, precoding and SDMA support
Inventor: GOROKHOV ALEXEI
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: A method for enhancing performance in a wireless communication environment is disclosed. The method comprises: receiving a user preference for a transmission mode; associating the user preference with an entry or entries in a codebook, where the codebook is notified from a base station to a mobile device; and assigning the user to a transmission mode corresponding to the entry or entries. A method of determining a user's preference of a transmission mode is also disclosed. The method comprises: selecting a transmission mode or modes from a codebook to apply, where the codebook is notified from a base station to a mobile device; and transmitting an identifier of the mode or modes selected.
Patent NZ-566552-A (NZ)
Title: Method of improving the texture of fermented milk
Inventor: HORIUCHI HIROSHI
IPC: A23C9/123
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing set type yogurt, the method comprising the steps of: sterilizing yogurt mix in ultra high temperature sterilization process, the yogurt mix containing 0.3 % by weight or more á-lactalbumin based on total weight of the yogurt mix; cooling the sterilized yogurt mix; and fermenting the cooled yogurt mix, wherein the ultra high temperature sterilization process is a process for heating at the temperature between 120 and 140 degree of Celsius for the holding time between 10 seconds and 2 minutes. Also disclosed is a method for producing set type yogurt, the method comprising the steps of: sterilizing yogurt mix in ultra high temperature sterilization process, the yogurt mix containing á-lactalbumin and milk solid not fat, the weight ratio between the á-lactalbumin and the milk solid not fat (á-La/SNF) being 0.035 or more; cooling the sterilized yogurt mix; and fermenting the yogurt mix wherein the ultra high temperature sterilization process is a process for heating at the temperature between 120 and 140 degree of Celsius for the holding time between 10 second and 2 minutes. Also disclosed is set type yogurt produced by the said methods.
Patent NZ-575134-A (NZ)
Title: Method for reducing incidence or rate of development of skin cancers and related conditions using alpha-msh analogue
Inventor: WOLGEN PHILIPPE
IPC: A61K38/03
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: Provided is the use of [Nle4, D-Phe7]-alpha-MSH in the manufacture of a medicament for reducing the incidence or rate of development of skin cancers and related conditions associated with UVR-induced skin damage in an immunocompromised patient. The patients can be organ transplant patients.
Patent NZ-576161-A (NZ)
Title: Herbicidal compositions including pinoxaden and an adjuvant
Inventor: STOCK DAVID
IPC: A01P13/00
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid herbicidal composition including pinoxaden and an adjuvant, wherein the adjuvant is a built-in adjuvant consisting of a tris-ester of phosphoric acid with aliphatic or aromatic alcohols and/or a bis-ester of alkyl phosphonic acids with aliphatic or aromatic alcohols. Also disclosed is a method for inhibiting or controlling undesirable plant growth, wherein a herbicidally effective amount of the said composition is applied to the plants or their habitat.
Patent NZ-583235-A (NZ)
Title: Bird scaring device with visual and/or audible alarm with programmable alarm timing
Inventor: BATE BRYAN GORDON
IPC: G08B21/00
Filed: 2011-03-03
Abstract: Disclosed is a bird deterrent device (1) that emits alarm signals at pre-set and/or random time intervals. The device (1) includes a suitably powered control means (2) adapted to generate alarm signals and feed the alarm signals to an alarm means (3) at pre-set or random time intervals. The control means (2) further includes a signal generating means and a programmable duty cycle means with a random signal generator means. The alarm means (3) is configured to deter or scare birds from settling or nesting in a controlled area.
Patent NZ-587310-A (NZ)
Title: Anti-allergic agent comprising a fermentation product of a propionic acid bacterium
Inventor: KANO HIROSHI
IPC: A61P11/02
Filed: 2009-02-26
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a fermentation product of a propionic acid bacterium in the preparation of a medicament or food for the treatment of an allergic symptom, wherein the propionic acid bacterium is Propionibacterium freudenreichii.