UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150335723 | Group A Streptococcus Pharmaceutical Compositions and Methods Thereof - Isolated proteins and immunogenic fragments thereof, for use in the treatment and prevention of a Group A | 11-26-2015 |
20140221331 | REGULATION OF NITRIC OXIDE RELEASE AND BIOFILM DEVELOPMENT - The present invention relates generally to methods and compounds for regulating the release of nitric oxide in the vicinity of biofilm-forming microorganisms to regulate programmed cell death in the microorganisms and thereby promote dispersal of microorganism from biofilms and/or inhibit biofilm formation or development. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of compounds to provide spatial and temporal control over nitric oxide release. | 08-07-2014 |
20140048423 | MULTI-LAYER WATER-SPLITTING DEVICES - Water-splitting devices and methods for manufacturing water-splitting devices or solar cells is disclosed. The method seeks to provide a relatively high-volume, low-cost mass-production method. In one example, the method facilitates simultaneous co-assembly of one or more sub-units and two or more polymer films or sheets to form a water-splitting device. According to another aspect, there is provided an improved water-splitting device. In one example form, there is provided a water-splitting device which includes a first electrode for producing oxygen gas and a second electrode for producing hydrogen gas from water. The first electrode and the second electrode are positioned between a first outer polymer layer and a second outer polymer layer, and at least one spacer layer is positioned between the first outer polymer layer and the second outer polymer layer. | 02-20-2014 |
20140014179 | MULTI-LAYER, LIGHT-MODULATING DEVICES AND THE MANUFACTURER THEREOF - A light-modulating electrical device is disclosed and a method for manufacturing a light-modulating electrical device. The method includes, as a single lamination process, positioning a light-modulating electrical unit at least partially within a recess, the recess provided in a first polymer film or an optically transparent polymer film, and fixing the optically transparent polymer film to the first polymer film so as to cover the light-modulating electrical unit. In one example, the light-modulating electrical unit is comprised of two or more sub-units and is itself formed as part of the lamination process. | 01-16-2014 |
20130015352 | HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL PROTON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (HPC-PCT) - A proton computed tomography (pCT) detector system, including two tracking detectors in sequence on a first side of an object to be imaged, two tracking detectors in sequence on an opposite side of the object to be imaged, a calorimeter, and a computer cluster, wherein the tracking detectors include plastic scintillation fibers. All fibers in the detector system are read out by Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPM). A method of imaging an object by emitting protons from a source through two tracking detectors, through and around the object, and through two opposite tracking detectors, detecting energy of the protons with a calorimeter, and imaging the object. | 01-17-2013 |
20120291122 | Multi Dimensional CAPTCHA System and Method - A method of providing a Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHA), the method comprising the steps of: forming a stereoscopic image including a first and second series of intermingled similar objects, with the first series of objects having a readily distinguishable stereoscopic depth from the second series of objects. | 11-15-2012 |
20120230574 | IMAGING METHOD AND SYSTEM | 09-13-2012 |
20120108499 | PEPTOID COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to new peptoid compounds of formula (I), as well as their use in the treatment of bacterial infections, such as those caused by vancomycin resistant microorganisms, and to compositions thereof. | 05-03-2012 |
20120046569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of providing cognitive training to a user, the method including, in a processing system, presenting a cognitive task to a user, the cognitive task requiring the user to view presented information and provide at least one input response; determining the at least one input response using an input device; determining from a measuring device a measure of electrical activity in the user's brain whilst performing the cognitive task; and, determining a score based on at least one of the at least one input response and the measured electrical activity. | 02-23-2012 |
20120040588 | SPORTS BRA - An encapsulation and compression sports bra ( | 02-16-2012 |
20110312875 | PEPTIDIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides a compound of formula I, II, III and IV as defined herein and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof. The present invention further provides use of the compounds of the present invention in the treatment of bacterial infection and in the treatment of HIV infection. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention. | 12-22-2011 |
20110111962 | IMPROVEMENTS IN MAGNESIUM DIBORIDE SUPERCONDUCTORS AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIS - Improved magnesium diboride superconducting materials and methods of synthesis are disclosed. Embodiments of the superconducting material comprise at least two starting materials capable of forming MgB | 05-12-2011 |
20100276955 | TREATMENT OF RAILWAY WHEELS - A method of treating a steel railway wheels to form a required distribution of compressive residual stress in the rim. In general terms the wheel heated and then quenched from the plate towards the rim. The wheel is first heated to form austenite throughout the plate and rim portions. The wheel is then cooled to form bainite/martensite in the plate portion. The wheel is cooled to form bainite/martensite in an inner portion of the rim. The wheel is cooled to form bainite/martensite in an outer portion of the rim. | 11-04-2010 |
20100173228 | Nanotube and Carbon Layer Nanostructured Composites - The present invention relates to nanostructured composites comprising a nanotube network which is at least partially embedded within a carbon layer. The present invention particularly relates to conducting nanostructured composites for use in the fields of energy conversion, energy storage and also the biomedical field. The present invention also relates to a process via CVD of carbon onto a catalyst layer on a substrate. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 07-08-2010 |
20100167995 | PEPTOID COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to new peptoid compounds of formula (I), as well as their use in the treatment of bacterial infections, such as those caused by vancomycin resistant microorganisms, and to compositions thereof. | 07-01-2010 |
20100090118 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TISSUE EQUIVALENT SOLID STATE MICRODOSIMETRY - A microdosimeter, comprising an array of three-dimensional p-n junction semiconductor detectors, each providing a sensitive volume-target and a tissue equivalent medium for generating secondary charged particles. The array is manufactured from a semiconductor on insulator wafer and the detectors are located to detect secondary charged particles generated in the tissue equivalent medium. | 04-15-2010 |
20100068461 | NANOSTRUCTURED COMPOSITES - The present invention relates to nanostructured composites, in particular nanotube/substrate composites for use in the fields of biomedical materials and devices as well as energy conversion and storage, ion transport and liquid and gas separation. The use of such composites as biomaterials are of particular interest. | 03-18-2010 |
20100063057 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF ANTI-CANCER AGENTS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising 5-fluorouracil, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or analogue thereof, folinic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a cyclodextrin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof. The invention also relates to methods for the treatment of cancer using such compositions. | 03-11-2010 |
20100023101 | BIOCOMPATIBLE COMPOSITES - The present invention relates to biocompatible composites, in particular biocompatible nanotube composites in the form of a fiber mat and/or film structure, comprising nanotubes and at least one biomolecule. The invention also relates to a process for preparing a biocompatible composite involving (i) forming a dispersing media comprising nanotubes and at least one biomolecule; and either (ii) introducing the dispersing media of step (i) into a coagulating media optionally comprising at least one biomolecule so as to form a continuous fiber; or (iii) filtering the dispersing media of step (i). Alternatively, the process involves (i) forming a dispersing media comprising nanotubes; and (ii) introducing the dispersing media of step (i) into a coagulating media comprising at least one biomolecule so as to form a continuous fiber. The biocompatible composite is useful as a medical device, preferably in a bio-electrode, bio-fuel cell or substrates for electronically stimulated bio-growth. | 01-28-2010 |
20100017389 | CONTENT BASED IMAGE RETRIEVAL - A content based image retrieval system that extracts images from a database of images by constructing a query set of features and displaying images that have a minimum dissimilarity metric from images in the database. The dissimilarity metric is a weighted summation of distances between features in the query set and features of the images in the database. The method is useful for image searching such as web-based image retrieval and facial recognition. | 01-21-2010 |
20090277303 | SEPARATION AND RECOVERY OF PRECIOUS METALS USING POLYMER MATERIALS - A method of separation and/or recovery of a precious metal from a solution containing said precious metal in ionic form, optionally in the presence of impurities, including the step of contacting a solution containing said precious metal in ionic form with a conducting polymer. The method is generally applicable to precious metals including platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd) and more particularly gold (Au). The ionic species may be anionic (for example [AuCl | 11-12-2009 |
20090136421 | PAI-2 conjugates for the treatment and imaging of cancer - A method is described for detecting, visualizing, or treating cells, particularly cancerous cells, that express a uPA/uPAR complex. The method employs a PAI-2 conjugate molecule that comprises PAI-2 or a functional derivative, homologue, analogue, chemical equivalent or mimetic thereof, which PAI-2 is bound, linked, or otherwise associated with a toxin or label. | 05-28-2009 |
20090076742 | ESTIMATION OF WHEEL RAIL INTERACTION FORCES - A method of estimating contact forces between the wheels of a railway wagon and a rail track, for use in determining information such as the likelihood of derailment. Accelerations of the body of the wagon are measured using motion sensors located at suitable points on the body. Forces on the side frames of the wagon are calculated based on the accelerations of the body and predetermined parameters of the body. Forces on the wheels of the wagon are calculated based on the accelerations of the body and predetermined parameters of the body. The contact forces between the wheels and the rails are then calculated based on the forces calculated for the side frames and the wheels. The calculations are carried out using an inverse model of the wagon system. Equipment which implements the method is also described. | 03-19-2009 |
20080300287 | Peptidic Compounds - The present invention provides a compound of formula (I), (II), (III) and (IV) as defined herein and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof. The present invention further provides use of the compounds of the present invention in the treatment of bacterial infection and in the treatment of HIV infection. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention. | 12-04-2008 |
20080247925 | SEPARATION AND RECOVERY OF PRECIOUS METALS USING POLYMER MATERIALS - A method of separation and/or recovery of a precious metal from a solution containing said precious metal in ionic form, optionally in the presence of impurities, including the step of contacting a solution containing said precious metal in ionic form with a conducting polymer. The method is generally applicable to precious metals including platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd) and more particularly gold (Au). The ionic species may be anionic (for example [AuCl.sub.4].sup.-) or cationic. The polymer may be for example, a polypyrrole or polythiophene, optionally doped and are preferably in a high surface area form eg. coated onto cloth or RVC or in self supporting colloidal form. The polymer may also contain species to give further functionality, eg magnetic or heat sensitive species. | 10-09-2008 |