Patents Assigned to University of Wollongong
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Publication number: 20120291122Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONGInventors: Yang-Wai Chow, Willy Susilo
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Publication number: 20120230574Abstract: A probe (14; 14?), comprising an ultrasonic probe (56a,56b; 74a,74b) and a pixellated radiation detector (16) with discrete detecting elements (50a,50b,50c) for detecting a predefined radiation. The probe (14) is adapted to be located at least partially within a body cavity. Also, an imaging method, comprising employing such a probe (14) to form an image while located within a body cavity, and a dosimetry method, comprising employing such a probe (14) to conduct dosimetry while located within a body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONGInventors: Anatoly Rozenfeld, Jan Jakubek
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Patent number: 8242439Abstract: A mass spectrometric method for determining the position of unsaturation in a compound is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: The University of WollongongInventors: Stephen James Blanksby, David Grant Harman, Michael Christopher Thomas, Todd William Mitchell
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Patent number: 8212220Abstract: A radiation detection apparatus and method, the apparatus (100) comprising a first scintillator (112) for interacting with radiation and outputting light in response thereto, a first photodetector (102) adjacent to the first scintillator (112) for receiving and detecting light from the first scintillator (112) and outputting (108) a first output signal in response thereto, a second scintillator (114) located around the first scintillator (112), for interacting with radiation and outputting light in response thereto, and a second photodetector (104) adjacent to the second scintillator (114) for receiving and detecting light from the second scintillator (114) and outputting (110) a second output signal in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: University of WollongongInventors: Michael Lloyd Franz Lerch, Anatoly Rozenfeld, Olexander Gektin
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Patent number: 8172998Abstract: Ionic liquids are incorporated into transducers, actuators or sensors which employ the ionic polymer membranes. The ionic liquids have superior electrochemical stability, low viscosity and low vapor pressure. The transducers, actuators and sensors which utilize ionic polymer membranes solvated with ionic liquids have long term air stability. Superior results are achieved when a conductive powder and ionomer mixture is applied to the ionic polymer membrane to form the electrodes during or after the ionic liquid is imbibed into the ionic polymer membrane.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignees: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc., University of WollongongInventors: Matthew Bennett, Donald Leo, Gordon Wallace, Geoff Spinks
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Publication number: 20120108499Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: University of WollongongInventors: John BREMNER, Stephen PYNE, Paul KELLER, Dan COGHLAN, Adel GARAS, Helen WITCHARD, Tim BOYLE, Jonathan COATES
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Publication number: 20120046569Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONGInventors: Stuart John Johnstone, Steven James Roodenrys
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Publication number: 20120040588Abstract: An encapsulation and compression sports bra (1) with cups (7) formed of elastic material to elevate and compress breasts (8) of a wearer (2) to restrict anatomical breast support structures reaching their end of range during downward breast trajectory to thereby reduce exercise induced breast discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONGInventors: Julie Robyn Steele, Deirdre Elizabeth Mcghee
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Publication number: 20110312875Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONGInventors: Timothy Patrick Boyle, John Barnard Bremner, Zinka Brkic, Jonathan Alan Victor Coates, Neal Kevin Dalton, John Deadman, Paul Anthony Keller, Jody Morgan, Stephen Geoffrey Pyne, David Ian Rhodes, Mark James Robertson
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Patent number: 8039430Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: University of WollongongInventors: Timothy Patrick Boyle, John Barnard Bremner, Zinka Brkic, Jonathan Alan Victor Coates, Neal Kevin Dalton, John Joseph Deadman, Paul Anthony Keller, Jody Morgan, Stephen Geoffrey Pyne, David Ian Rhodes, Mark James Robertson
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Patent number: 7998934Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignees: PAI-2 Pty Limited, University of Wollongong, Medical Scitec Australia Pty Ltd.Inventors: Marie Ranson, Barry John Allen, Clive Leighton Bunn
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Publication number: 20110111962Abstract: 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 MgB2 and at least one dopant compound comprising silicon, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The starting materials and the at least one dopant compound are heated and mixed at an atomic level to produce a silicon-doped MgB2 superconducting material. Examples of the dopant compound include silicone oil, Triacetoxy(methyl)silane (2), 1,7-Dichloro-octamethyltetrasiloxane (2) and Tetramethyl orthosilicate (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2007Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: University of WollongongInventors: Xiaolin Wang, Shi Xue Dou, Md. Shahriar Al Hossain, Zhenxiang Cheng
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Patent number: 7853412Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignees: QR Limited, Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd, Pacific National (Victoria) Ltd, Asciano Services Pty Ltd, TMG Rail Technology Pty Ltd, Rail Corporation NSW, Central Queensland University, University of Wollongong, Monash University, University of South Australia, Queensland University of Technology, The University of QueenslandInventors: Fujie Xia, Peter Joseph Wolfs
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Patent number: 7838465Abstract: A method of synthesizing a superconducting material, comprising mixing starting materials comprising magnesium, boron, silicon and carbon; heating the mixture of starting materials to a temperature in the range between 650° C. and 2000° C. to produce a material comprising magnesium boride doped with silicon carbide; and cooling the resulting material to a temperature below the critical temperature of the material to render the material capable of superconducting.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: University of WollongongInventors: Shi Xue Dou, Hau Kun Liu, Alexey Vladimirovich Pan, Sihai Zhou, Mihail Horia Ionescu
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Publication number: 20100276955Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicants: QR LIMITED, AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK COPORATION LTD, PACIFIC NATIONAL (VICTORIA) LTD, ASCIANO SERVICES PTY LTD, TMG RAIL TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD, RAIL CORPORATION NSW, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG, MONASH UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLANDInventors: Bernard Chen, Timothy Robert Constable, Hung Nien Kha
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Publication number: 20100267148Abstract: A mass spectrometric method for determining the position of unsaturation in a compound is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: The University of WollongongInventors: Stephen James Blanksby, David Grant Harman, Michael Christopher Thomas, Todd William Mitchell
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Patent number: 7771943Abstract: A mass spectrometric method for determining the position of unsaturation in a compound is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: The University of WollongongInventors: Stephen James Blanksby, David Grant Harman, Michael Christopher Thomas, Todd William Mitchell
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Publication number: 20100173228Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: University of WollongongInventors: Gordon George Wallace, Ju Chen, Andrew Ian Minett
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Publication number: 20100167995Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONGInventors: John Bremner, Stephen Pyne, Paul Keller, Dan Coghlan, Adel Garas, Helen Witchhard, Tim Boyle, Jonathan Coates
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Patent number: 7705270Abstract: A method of controlling an arc welding system during a welding process is disclosed. The welding process has a plurality of welding cycles in which a consumable electrode is advanced towards a workpiece. The method includes dynamically regulating a rate of advancement and instantaneous melt rate of the electrode during each welding cycle in response to predetermined events occurring during the welding process. The melt rate may be coordinated with the rate of advancement of the electrode to provide a wide range of stable deposition rates with a shielding gas such as CO2. An arc welding system for carrying out the method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: University of WollongongInventors: John Norrish, Christopher David Cook, Dominic Cuiuri, Paul Di Pietro, Gary Dean