ПРЕДМЕТНЫЙ СТОЛИК ДЛЯ ИЗОЛИРОВАННОЙ СРЕДЫ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике и может быть использовано в системе для загрузки и перемещения объекта из изолированной зоны в систему диагностики вне изолированной зоны или из нее. Тоннель отходит от изолированной зоны. Тоннель имеет внутренний объем, открытый в изолированную зону и соединенный при функционировании с системой диагностики. Удлиненная платформа для размещения объекта, размеры которой позволяют помещать ее в тоннель, расположена в изолированной зоне. Основа, которая включает в себя механический привод, расположена в изолированной зоне и выполнена с возможностью совмещения платформы для размещения объекта с тоннелем и для ввода и вывода платформы для размещения объекта в тоннель и из тоннеля. В результате облегчается работа персонала в изолирующих костюмах или с иными причинами ограничения подвижности, достигается возможность обеззараживания предметного столика с помощью коррозионных химических веществ и возможность вывода модульного мотора только путем вывода ...

ПОДУШКА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к подушкам, а именно к подушкам терапевтического использования. Подушка (10) содержит вязкоэластичный рукав (18), образующий полость, и наполнитель (14), расположенный в полости, включающий гранулированный вязкоэластичный пеноматериал. По второму варианту подушка содержит вязкоэластичный рукав, образующий полость. Рукав содержит первый вязкоэластичный слой и второй вязкоэластичный слой, которые соединены с образованием полости, внутри которой расположен наполнитель. Первый слой ткани покрывает первый вязкоэластичный слой, второй слой ткани покрывает второй вязкоэластичный слой. Предложены способы изготовления указанных выше вариантов подушек. Обеспечивается правильное спрямленное расположение шеи и позвоночника пользователя подушки. 4 н. и 43 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

ПРЕДМЕТ ПОСТЕЛЬНЫХ ПРИНАДЛЕЖНОСТЕЙ С ИНФЕКЦИОННЫМ КОНТРОЛЕМ

Герметичный предмет постельных принадлежностей с инфекционным контролем, такой как подушка, пуховое одеяло, матрац, подголовник и тому подобное, имеющий герметичный чехол и имеющий упруго деформирующийся материал наполнителя, содержащий средство вентиляции в чехле. Средство вентиляции содержит фильтрующую среду, содержащую фильтрующую мембрану для удаления частиц микробного размера. Фильтрующая среда также содержит армирующий слой материала для придания механической прочности фильтрующей среде, тем самым фильтрующая среда предоставляет возможность для протекания воздуха через нее, но является по существу непроницаемой для жидкости при поддержании барьера для частиц микробного размера. Обеспечивается эффективность блокирования загрязнителей при обеспечении передачи воздуха в и из изделия. 2 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

УДОБНАЯ ПОДУШКА

... 1. Подушка, содержащая: вязкоэластичный рукав, образующий полость, и наполнитель, расположенный в этой полости, причем наполнитель включает гранулированный вязкоэластичный пеноматериал. 2. Подушка по п.1, в которой рукав включает: первый вязкоэластичный слой и второй вязкоэластичный слой, причем первый и второй вязкоэластичные слои соединены между собой для образования между ними полости, при этом наполнитель помещен между первым и вторым вязкоэластичными слоями. 3. Подушка по п.2, в которой первый вязкоэластичный слой и второй вязкоэластичный слой имеют толщину в диапазоне около 5-15 мм. 4. Подушка по п.3, в которой первый вязкоэластичный слой и второй вязкоэластичный слой имеют толщину около 10 мм. 5. Подушка по п.2, в которой первый вязкоэластичный слой и второй вязкоэластичный слой обладают удельной плотностью в диапазоне около 30-140 кг/м3. 6. Подушка по п.5, в которой первый вязкоэластичный слой и второй вязкоэластичный слой обладают удельной плотностью около 85 кг/м3. 7. Подушка ...

ПРЕДМЕТ МЕБЕЛИ С РЕГУЛИРУЕМОЙ СТЕПЕНЬЮ ЖЕСТКОСТИ

ПРЕДМЕТ МЕБЕЛИ С РЕГУЛИРУЕМОЙ ЖЕСТКОСТЬЮ

Автоматическая поточная линия для изготовления металлических листовых кузовов

Изобретение относится к сварке, в частности к автоматическим системам для сборки и сварки различных моделей автомобильных кузовов в широкомассовом производстве. Цель - упрощение конструкции. Автомобильный кузов 3 транспортным средством 2 подается на рабочую позицию 1. Формовочный узел 6, соответствующий изготавливаемой модели кузова 3, из хранилища 4 кареткой 30 подается на конвейерное средство (КС) 5. Оно содержит две параллельные ветви цепи 9, охватывающей два или четыре ролика 8. Выдвижные пальцы формовочного узла 6 размещаются в отверстиях цепи 9. Узел 6 КС 5 подается на позиционирующее устройство 38. КС 5 узел 6 устанавливается в рабочее положение. Элементами разъема соединяют электрические, гидравлические и пневматические системы основания соответственно с электрическим источником питания, устройствами для подачи хладагента и воздуха формующего узла 6. Включают фиксаторы кузова и сварочное оборудование. После сварки формовочные узлы возвращаются в хранилища, а готовый кузов транспортным ...

LAUFSTALL FÜR KINDER UND BABYS

Gerät und Verfahren zum Kontrollieren der Position eines Patientes auf einer Matratze

BED

A bed has a mattress divided into a plurality of mattress portions (1) in a direction transverse to a human body lying thereon. The mattress portions are made individually elevatable and inclinable and a bath tub (8) is formed on the periphery of the mattress part as a whole. The bed facilitates the care of bedridden patients and the elderly. The mattress portions (1) are supported by tubes (3) which are elevatable by separately provided hydraulic cylinders or motor hoist. The support tubes (3) may include dirt extraction paths and water supply paths. The bath tub (8) may be provided with inwardly directed rubber gloves (10) to facilitate bathing of the patient. ...

A METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING THE HUMAN BODY

Bed/bath

Patient supports and methods of operating them

Free form furniture

An upholstery furniture item (100) comprises a casing (118) of flexible, air impermeable material filled with spherical beads (30) of expanded polystyrene that flow around the body of a person seated in the item to closely follow the contours of the body. In the bottom of the casing is an airtight inflatable air chamber (190) for compensating for volume changes that arise from the crushing or abrading of the beads after repeated use. Flexible elastic members (120, 128, 140, 160, 168, 184) are provided to help the furniture item retain its shape.

Improvements in or relating to a gymnastic floor covering

... 998,101. Gymnastic mats. NISSEN CORPORATION. April 2, 1962 [Dec. 21, 1961], No. 12594/62. Heading A4S. A gymnastic mat 10 is composed of rectangular sections 11 of foamed polyethylene or rubber inside top and bottom covers 13, 15 of canvas coated with a polyvinyl resin, the covers 13, 15 being sewn together along the bottom cover so that the mat may be folded. The mats may have fastening elements to join a number of mat together.

Support Device

A support device, suitable for the physically handicapped, and also for packaging delicate objects, consists of an airtight flexible bag filled with a granular material coated with an adhesive. A non-return valve is provided to allow a partial vacuum to be established within the bag. In use, the bag when non-evacuated of air, is pushed against a body to be supported so that the granular material flows and assumes a shape closely conforming to the body. Air is then evacuated from the bag and as a result the granular material is compressed into a rigid mass in the conformed shape. The mass is then made permanently rigid by activating the adhesive coating, for example with microwave radiation.

SUPPORT DEVICE

Vehicle seat cushion

APPARATUS COMPRISING A SEAT MATTRESS OR LIKE CUSHIONING DEVICE

... 1467201 Mattresses &c SOC NATIONALE DE POUDRES ET EXPLOSIFS SA and J LOEB 24 March 1975 [27 March 1974] 12260/75 Heading A4M A mattress, seat or like cushioning device comprises a pair of elastic skins 1, 2 united to define a sealed envelope filled with resilient and deformable bodies 3, e.g. spherical and of expanded polystyrene, and a pressure reduction assembly 4 for creating and maintaining a pressure reduction within the envelope whereby the bodies become imbricated and the device moulds to the shape of the user, the pressure reduction assembly comprising a gas generator 6 communicating with the injection side of an aspirator having a collector communicating with the interior of the envelope through a one-way valve 10. The assembly includes a striker 7 and an ejector 8 open to atmosphere through a silencer 9 the gas generator 6 including an explosive block with a front coated with an ignition composition that is ignited by the flame of a percussion cap placed in a carrier to be ignited ...

BED MATTRESSES

BODY SUPPORT MEANS

... 1454292 Mattresses &c G D SEARLE & CO Ltd 5 Feb 1974 [24 Feb 1973] 9193/73 Heading A4M [Also in Division A5] A cushion, mattress or the like for supporting a human body or part thereof to prevent bed-sores comprises a flexible, impervious case 2 containing a filling 3 consisting of a mixture of a viscous liquid and an insoluble solid filler the movement of which is restrained by the viscous liquid. The liquid may comprise a gelatine and the solid filler may comprise sawdust, vermiculate granules, mica powder, steam treated smoke particles or pre-expanded polystyrene particles, beads, spheres or platelets. The filling 3 occupies at least 50% of the available volume of the case 2. In one embodiment, Fig. 1, a pad 1 is enclosed in outer casings 4, 5 providing insulation and ventilation. The pad may be shaped to any part of the user, e.g. shoulders, or may be used between a limb stump and an artificial limb. In another embodiment, Fig. 2, a heel pad 6 has a base part 7 comprising a base 8 with ...

ARRANGEMENT TO SIMULATE AN ENVIRONMENT WITHIN A PREDETERMINED SPACE

WATER BED

CUSHION, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE EMPLOYMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF THERAPEUTIC MEASURES

STIMULATION ACTUATOR FOR THE MOVEMENT OF EDITION-FLAT

FOOTREST FOR PATIENT COUCH

PROCEDURE FOR THE EQUIPMENT OF THE UNDERBODY OF A PIECE OF FURNITURE

BABY BED FROM CARDBOARD

BED SYSTEM

COUCH FOR AN INFANT

A MATTRESS

DEVICE FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF FALLING.

EDITION FUER A LYING OR SITTING PERSON.

CARRIER SYSTEM FOR THE MISALIGNMENT OF DAEMPFERFLUESSIGKEIT AND METHOD TO ITS PRODUCTION.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MASS FOR THE SUPPORT OF PARTS, IN PARTICULAR OF PARTS OF THE HUMAN ONE KOERPERS AND SUCH A MASS.

CONTAINING IN ZONES ORGANISATION, ZELLENFÖRMIGES CUSHION WITH FLEXIBLE LATCHES A BLOWING UP COLLECTING LINE

MOUNTING DEVICE AND - PROCEDURES FOR A PATIENT EDITION SYSTEM

GEL PAD, PROCEDURE FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND THEIR USE.

IMPROVED STRETCHER

FLEXIBLE BODY, PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND MATTRESS WITH SUCH BODY

SUPPORTING DEVICE, LIKE FOR EXAMPLE A CUSHION

SEAT

DEVICE FOR PRODUCING UNDULATION

PATIENT STORAGE SPACES AND PROCEDURES FOR YOUR OPERATION

HEAT COVER WITH SEVERAL INLETS AS WELL AS PROCEDURES

HEAD RESTRAINT FOR INFANTS

Ob/gyn stretcher

Control unit for patient support

Convective cushion with positive coefficient of resistance heating mode

Adjustable bed

A MATERNITY PROTECTION DEVICE

SELF-REINITIALIZING PADDING DEVICE

Body support for a baby

Improved stretcher

Apparatus for use in preventing decubitis ulcers and in relaxation therapy

Recreational furniture containing modified head portion

Multi-layer conformable support system

Multipositional infant support system

Air mat

SELF-SEALING PUNCTURABLE ARTICLE

Surface pad system for a surgical table

A METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR THE MEDICAL-THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF THE HUMAN BODY

ENHANCER DEVICE FOR ENHANCING THE UTILITY OF A USER'S BED

The present invention relates to an enhancer device (100), and more particularly, to an enhancer device for enhancing the utility and look of a user's bed. The enhancer device comprises a support member securing mechanism (102) for securing the enhancer device; a support member (104) detachably attached with the support member securing mechanism, the support member having a base end (110) and a distal end (108); and a fastener (106) connected with the distal end of the support member. Once secured, an attachment (112) may be connected with the fastener. The attachment allows a user to support a body part, or alternatively, display decorative or items, thereby enhancing the utility and look of the user's bed.

WATERPROOF LAMINATE

CUSHION

REVERSED AIR MATTRESS

A person-support apparatus for use with a suction source comprises a core having one or more foam elements and a cover having an interior region in which the core is situated. The cover is in fluid communication with the suction source and the suction source operates to evacuate a portion of air from the interior region so that at least one of the foam elements is partially compressed within the interior region of the cover due to the evacuation of the portion of air.

SURGICAL PAD AND MATTRESS AND APPARATUS FOR DECUBITUS ULCER MANAGEMENT

MULTI-WALLED GELASTIC MATERIAL

FOLD-OPEN CONVERTIBLE OCCUPANT-RECEIVING UNIT OF FURNITURE

SECTIONAL NON-SLIP MATTRESS

The sectional non-slip mattress includes a support frame that is divided into a plurality of compartments, along with a plurality of cushions. The cushions engage one another to form a larger mattress, and each cushion is held in place with respect to the support frame and to the other cushions by engagement with the compartments of the support frame.

CONVERTIBLE BLANKET FOR CONVERTING TO TOY

A convertible blanket, method of converting a convertible blanket and kit including a convertible blanket are described. A convertible blanket includes a fabric blanket portion having a top end, a bottom end and sides. The convertible blanket also includes one or more front-of-creature features defining a front of the creature. The front-of-creature features are disposed on a surface of the fabric blanket portion to offset the front of the creature from each of the sides of the fabric blanket portion. The convertible blanket also includes one or more fasteners attached to the fabric blanket portion. The one or more fasteners are configured to releasably hold the convertible blanket in a position where the toy is formed.

ANIMAL-THEMED SLEEP SYSTEM

A sleep system includes a sack and a sleeping bag. The sack includes an exterior surface, an interior surface, a closed end and an open end. The exterior surface of the closed end includes decorative features of an animal head. The sleeping bag is configured to be stored in the sack when not in use. The sleeping bag includes a fastener that detachably connects at least two edges of the sleeping bag and has a fastener pull. The fastener pull includes an animal tail corresponding with the animal head located on the exterior surface of the closed end of the sack.

SWADDLE BLANKET

A swaddle blanket and mattress attachment device. The swaddle blanket includes a top end and a bottom end with a pocket disposed at the bottom end and configured to enclose an infants legs. A first side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant in one direction and a second side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant and the first side in the other direction. A fastener is disposed on the second side of the blanket and is configured to secure the second side in place over the first side. At least one attachment strap is secured to the swaddle blanket. When the blanket is in an attachment position the attachment strap extends away from the swaddle blanket. The attachment strap including a first mating pair fastener. The mattress attachment device is configured to be secured to a sleeping surface. The mattress attachment device includes at least one second mating pair fastener that is securable to the first mating pair fastener.

LOW FRICTION BED PAD

A bed pad structure is provided for the prevention of bed sores or pressure ulcers. The bed pad includes a pouch portion having an upper layer formed from a porous low friction material and a lower layer formed from a flexible impervious sheet material. The pouch portion is further constructed to enable easy insertion and removal of a lubricated insert in between the upper and lower layers. Lubrication from the insert can flow through the porous upper layer. The low friction characteristics of the upper layer plus the presence of the lubricant adjacent the patient substantially prevents friction and related wear which are contributing factor to the occurrence of bed sores.

ELEVATED MATTRESS

An auxiliary elevated wedge-shaped mattress of a resilient open cell synthetic resin foam having a sloping surface long enough to give support to the head, neck and thorax of a reclining patient with his legs supported by the horizontal mattress.

MASSAGING FURNITURE

Nonrotating vibrator motors are mounted on a rigid member in furniture. Electric power at different frequencies or energy levels is supplied to the respective vibrator motors. Frequency differences in the vibrations result in moving interference waves being produced in the rigid member which waves are imparted to the user of the furniture who experiences a massaging effect. Means are provided for enabling the user to control the frequency differential and amplitudes of the driving currents.

COUSSIN

HEAT BARRIER TEXTILE MATERIAL

BED

INFLATABLE CELLULAR ASSEMBLIES OF PLASTIC MATERIAL

Pneumatic structural and cushioning material of plastic sheets, bands, and/or tubes, which are compartmentized into a plurality of chambers. The material is capable of convenient and economical storage and shipment in a collapsed state and rapid inflation to an operative state at the point of use. The chambers embody one-way valving arrangements to maintain the chambers in an expended state over long periods of time, rendering the product useful in cushioning loads during shipment by land, air or water; in safety devices for humans in vehicle bumpers, air cushions, and buoyant devices of all types; and in structural assemblies of either temporary or permanent types to attain heat and sound insulation effects.

CARRIER FOR SUPPORTING USER'S BODY

SOUND REPRODUCTION SYSTEM AND DEVICE

HEAD SUPPORT DEVICE FOR INFANTS

... ▓▓▓A suitable support device (10) for newborns including premature babies ▓comprises a doughnut-shaped structure having a gel filled casing (12) of about ▓five to six inches outer diameter with a central aperture (18) of about two to ▓three inches in diameter. The structure provides an annular tube having about ▓a 1 to 2 inch diameter. The tube is preferably circular in cross section at ▓the rear or head region (14) and preferably flattened to provide a generally ▓oval cross-section at the front or neck region (16). The casing (12) is filled ▓with a cohesive gel mass (20) such as silicone gel or silicone elastomers with ▓sufficiently cross-linked polysiloxane networks to substantially retain a ▓selected shape despite the force of a limited incident weight.▓ ...

STRETCHER FOR OBSTETRICS OR GYNECOLOGY

A patient support apparatus (10) includes a base (12), a frame (14) coupled to the base (12), and a deck (16) coupled to the frame (14). The frame (14) includes a storage portion. The deck (16) includes a head section (20), a seat section (22) and first and second laterally spaced apart outer leg support sections (24, 26) adjacent the seat section (22). The seat section (22) and the first and second outer leg support sections (24, 26) are configured to define a central opening (15) therebetween. The apparatus (10) also includes a removable center leg support (17) configured for movement between a first position located within the central opening (15) and coupled to the deck (16) to provide a portion of the deck (16) and a second storage position detached from the deck (16) and located in the storage portion of the frame (14) and below the deck (16).

THERMAL INSULATION LAYER

INFLATABLE CELLULAR ASSEMBLIES OF PLASTIC MATERIAL

RESILIENT SUPPORTING DEVICE

MASSAGING FURNITURE

ELEVATED MATTRESS

MATTRESS ENCASEMENT FOR PREVENTING BED BUG ESCAPEMENT VIA A ZIPPER OPENING

A mattress encasement made of bug impervious fabric provides a zipper opening for removal of the mattress. A foam pad is stitched at an end of the zipper closure such that when the zipper is located at or near the end, a channel is provided to prevent or obstruct the escapement of bed bugs via the channel and out from a mattress encased by the mattress encasement.

MATTRESS ENCASEMENT FOR PREVENTING BED BUG ESCAPEMENT VIA A ZIPPER OPENING

A mattress encasement made of bug impervious fabric provides a zipper opening for removal of the mattress. A foam pad is stitched at an end of the zipper closure such that when the zipper is located at or near the end, a channel is provided to prevent or obstruct the escapement of bed bugs via the channel and out from a mattress encased by the mattress encasement.

CHANGING STATION

The disclosed changing station (4100) may support a small person, such as a baby. The station (4100) may comprise a platform (4102), a support structure (4104), and a mounting structure (4106). The platform (4102) may be rotatable from a vertical1 storage position to a horizontal use position along a rotational axis. The support structure (4104) may have a rotatable support member (4130) that rotates along the rotational axis. The mounting structure (4160) may be used for mounting the support structure (4140) to a vertical wall.

MATTRESS ENCASEMENT FOR PREVENTING BED BUG ESCAPEMENT VIA A ZIPPER OPENING

A mattress encasement made of bug impervious fabric provides a zipper opening for removal of the mattress. A foam pad is stitched at an end of the zipper closure such that when the zipper is located at or near the end, a channel is provided to prevent or obstruct the escapement of bed bugs via the channel and out from a mattress encased by the mattress encasement.

ANIMAL MATTRESS AND METHOD OF MAKIMG THE SAME

In an animal stall a brisket board extends along the front end portion of the floor, and a keeper board extends along the rear end portion of the floor. An animal mattress is disposed on the floor between the brisket board and the keeper board, with the mattress extending over the keeper board. The mattress includes a fabric enclosure having a plurality of separate compartments within the enclosure, and comminuted rubber from used vehicle tires is disposed within each compartment. A top fabric blanket is disposed over the mattress with an end of the blanket attached to the keeper board, and an opposed end of the blanket attached to the brisket board.

EMERGENCY PATIENT EVACUATION SYSTEM

HEEL PRESSURE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

A sleep support surface includes a mattress having at least two bladders located adjacent a foot end. The bladders each have a predetermined, adjustable internal pressure. The pressure in at least one of the bladders is selectively and independently reduced to provide pressure relief on the heels of the patient lying on the mattress. The pressure in a bladder located toward the head end of the mattress and adjacent the at least one bladder is increased. This pressure increase advantageously provides the lifting force under the calves of the patient to reduce further pressure on the patient's heels. A visual indication of the location each of the at least two bladders in the mattress is provided to facilitate selection of the at least one bladder in which to reduce pressure during the pressure reducing step, thereby providing pressure relief on the heels of the patient lying on the mattress. The at least one bladder in which to reduce the pressure is selected based on a position of the patient's ...

MATTRESS WITH MEANS TO SUPPORT BEDCLOTHES ABOVE A USER'S FEET

A flexible member which extends about foot high is transversely mounted at the foot end of the flat mattress for supporting bedclothes at the foot end area to reduce the pressure on the upward pointed toes when a person sleeps face-up. Detachable and/or pivotable mounting means allow the flexible member to be mounted on either side and on either end of said mattress. Further, provision may be made to allow the flexible member to be selectively positioned along the length of the mattress. The flexible member is provided with electrical heating device and thermostat control for warming up the feet area.

SELF-REINITIALIZING PADDING DEVICE

... 2090415 9203070 PCTABS00010 A self-reinitializing padding device (10) having at least two fluidly connected chambers (40, 50) which contain flowable material for use in applications where it is desirable to reinitialize the padding device (10) for subsequent use in absorbing and/or distributing impact forces. One application for which the padding device (10) is particularly well suited is as a foot padding device (10) in footwear. The impact force of the user's foot deforms a primary chamber (40), thereby forcing some of the flowable material contained therein to flow into a plurality of secondary chambers (50). The rate of deformation of the primary chamber (40) exceeds the flow rate into the secondary chamber (50), thereby providing a cushioning effect. When the portion of the footwear coinciding with the primary chamber (40) loses contact with the ground, the force is removed from the primary chamber (40), thereby allowing the secondary chamber (50) to contract and force some of the ...

Side seal members for a dock seal

Side seal member for a loading dock seal are disclosed. An example dock seal includes a backer to couple the dock seal to a wall and a resiliently compressible member supported by the backer. A pliable cover encases the compressible member. The pliable cover has a first end overlapping a second end to define a separable joint that is to be disposed between the backer and the wall when the dock seal is coupled to the wall.

Compositions Produced Using Enteric Pathogens and Methods of Use

The present invention provides compositions including polypeptides having the characteristics of polypeptides expressed by a reference microbe such E. coli or Salmonella . Examples of Salmonella strains that can be used include, for instance, S. enterica serovar Newport, S. enterica serovar Enteritidis, S. enterica serovar Typhimurium, and S. enterica serovar Dublin. Also provided are compositions including polypeptides having a particular molecular weight and a mass fingerprint that includes polypeptide fragments having a particular set of masses, or polypeptides having an amino acid sequence with at least about 95% identity with an amino acid sequence, wherein the polypeptide has seroreactive activity. The present invention also provides methods of making and methods of using such compositions.

Breathable blanket

A breathable blanket may be made from a breathable mesh material to improve airflow through the blanket. The breathable blanket may include a multi-layer material having a combination of light-weight liner fabric and a mesh fabric. The blanket may be have a shape similar to an animal and include attachments, such as a stuff polyfill head. Additionally, the blanket may include ornamental additions of satin to further convey the animal shape.

Integrated containment system

Embodiments of the invention generally provide a containment system having integrated bubble tight-dampers. In another embodiment, the containment system includes an integral auto-scan mechanism disposed in the housing of the containment system so that a filter element, disposed in the housing, may be leak tested without accessing the interior of the housing. In yet another embodiment, a method for testing a filter disposed in a containment system includes challenging an upstream side of a filter element disposed in a housing of the containment system with a test aerosol, and automatically moving a probe disposed within the housing to obtain samples for leak testing.

Arsenic sorbent and method for remediating arsenic-contaminated material

An arsenic sorbent includes monohydrocalcite that has been precipitated by mixing an aqueous solution of a soluble carbonate or a carbonate with an aqueous solution that includes an Mg 2+ ion and a Ca 2+ ion in a ratio “Mg/Ca” of 0.3 or more, the monohydrocalcite having a molar ratio “Mg/(Ca+Mg)” of 0.1 or less. The arsenic sorbent exhibits a high arsenic sorption ability, and can stably retain a sorbate. A purification method using the same is also disclosed.

METHODS FOR TREATING IgE-MEDIATED DISORDER

This invention relates to methods of treating IgE mediated disorders such as allergy and asthma based on activating surface-bound IgD molecules on basophils. The invention also relates to methods of making IgD, as well as methods of screening for antimicrobial agents from IgD-activated basophils.

Modified heparinase iii and methods of sequencing therewith

The invention relates to heparinase III and mutants thereof. Modified forms of heparinase III having reduced enzymatic activity which are useful for a variety of purposes, including sequencing of heparin-like glycosaminoglycans (HLGAGs), removing active heparan sulfate from a solution, inhibition of angiogenesis, etc. have been discovered according to the invention. The invention in other aspects relates to methods of treating cancer and inhibiting tumor cell growth and/or metastasis using heparinase III, or products produced by enzymatic cleavage by heparinase III of HLGAGs.

Fire Resistant Flange for Removable Top Panels for Use in Mattress Assemblies

A removable top panel for a mattress assembly generally includes at least one layer having length and width dimensions sufficient to support a reclining body of the user; a mechanical fastener component disposed at about a perimeter edge of a bottom facing surface of the at least one layer, wherein the mechanical fastener is configured to provide releasable engagement to an underlying mattress body; and a layer of a fire resistant material extending inwardly from the perimeter edge. Also disclosed are mattress assemblies including the removable top panel.

Filter unit, filtration method and system

A filter unit, system and method for removing grease, oil and other particulates from air, for example, in a kitchen environment. The filter unit includes a housing having an upstream side, an downstream side, and a cavity therebetween, a heat exchanger disposed within the cavity and comprising at least two tubes, at least one entrance aperture disposed on the upstream side of the housing and defined by at least one fin, at least one baffle disposed on the downstream side of the housing so as to be oppositely disposed from the at least one entrance aperture, and at least one exit aperture disposed on the downstream side of the housing adjacent the at least one baffle. The baffle and fin define at least one flow path through the housing and around the tubes.

Treatment of subterranean formations

A method of preparing and using a subterranean formation stabilization agent. The stabilization agent includes a guanidyl copolymer and may be admixed with a fracturing fluid and optionally brine. The stabilization agent is effective in preventing and/or reducing, for example, clay swelling and fines migration from a subterranean formation contacted with the stabilization agent.

Novel malaria vaccine

The present invention provides a vaccine for preventing and/or treating Plasmodium falciparum infections, which comprises a polypeptide set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 or represented by formula (1), and an adjuvant. X 1 -A-B-X 2 -Y-X 3 -(Y)n-X 4 -(Y)n-X 5   (1) (In the formula, X 1 represents the 1st to 7th amino acid residues in a polypeptide set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1; X 2 represents the 73th to 177th amino acid residues; X 3 represents the 178th to 258th amino acid residues; X 4 represents the 259th to 289th amino acid residues; X 5 represents the 290th to 334th amino acid residues; A represents an 8-mer repeat sequence contained in a 47-kd region of SERA polypeptide of Plasmodium falciparum ; B represents a sequence of a serine-rich region contained in a 47-kd region of SERA polypeptide of Plasmodium falciparum ; Y represents any one selected from A-A, A-B, and B; and n is an integer of 0 or 1.)

Cyclic olefin compound, photoreactive polymer, and alignment layer comprising the same

Disclosed therein are a cyclic olefin compound, a photoreactive polymer, and an alignment layer comprising the photoreactive polymer, where the cyclic olefin compound can be used to provide the photoreactive polymer having not only excellences in liquid crystal alignment and alignment rate but also readiness for change in the alignment direction depending on the polarization direction.

Novel albumin-free factor viii formulations

An albumin-free Factor VIII formulation comprising, 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent. In a further embodiment, the formulation can comprise: 300 mM to 500 mM NaCl; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; and a buffering agent.

Hydrocarbon recovery process

Hydrocarbons are recovered from subterranean formations by waterflooding. The method comprises passing an aqueous displacement fluid via an injection well through a porous and permeable sandstone formation to release oil and recovering said released oil from a production well spaced from said injection well, wherein (a) the sandstone formation comprises at least one mineral having a negative zeta potential under the formation conditions; (b) oil and connate water are present in the pores of the formation; and (c) the fraction of the divalent cation content of the said aqueous displacement fluid to the divalent cation content of said connate water is less than 1.

GNA1870-Based Vesicle Vaccines for Broad Spectrum Protection Against Diseases Caused by Neisseria Meningitidis

The present invention generally provides methods and compositions for eliciting an immune response against Neisseria spp. bacteria in a subject, particularly against a Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B strain.

Methods of administering pif agonist peptides and uses thereof

A novel class of embryo derived peptides are described (Preimplantation factor) that were generated synthetically and were tested on peripheral blood immune cells and shown to block activated but not basal immunity, inhibiting cell proliferation and creating a T H 2 type cytokine bias, in addition PIF enhance endometrial receptivity by increasing adhesion molecules expression. PIF biological activity appears to be exerted by specific binding to inducible receptors present on the several white cell lineages. PIF peptides, which are immune modulators therefore may have diagnostic and non toxic therapeutic applications in improving fertility, reducing pregnancy loss as well may be useful when administered for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and for prevention xenotransplants rejection. Further, polyclonal antibodies against PIF peptides were generated that serve for precise measurements of PIF in biological fluids. They document pregnancy presence and viability as well it helps for monitoring pregnancies at risk in humans as well as in farm and non farm animals, improving animal husbandry, where currently no specific pregnancy test exists. Also the PIF antibodies may have additional therapeutic properties for treatment of HIV, and malaria.

Oxidation catalyst

An oxidation catalyst comprises an extruded solid body comprising: 10-95% by weight of at least one binder/matrix component; 5-90% by weight of a zeolitic molecular sieve, a non-zeolitic molecular sieve or a mixture of any two or more thereof; and 0-80% by weight optionally stabilised ceria, which catalyst comprising at least one precious metal and optionally at least one non-precious metal, wherein: (i) a majority of the at least one precious metal is located at a surface of the extruded solid body; (ii) the at least one precious metal is carried in one or more coating layer(s) on a surface; (iii) at least one metal is present throughout the extruded solid body and in a higher concentration at a surface; (iv) at least one metal is present throughout the extruded solid body and in a coating layer(s) on a surface; or (v) a combination of (ii) and (iii).

Process for Producing Broader Molecular Weight Distribution Polymers with a Reverse Comonomer Distribution and Low Levels of Long Chain Branches

The present invention provides a polymerization process which is conducted by contacting an olefin monomer and at least one olefin comonomer in the presence of hydrogen and a metallocene-based catalyst composition. Polymers produced from the polymerization process are also provided, and these polymers have a reverse comonomer distribution, low levels of long chain branches, and a ratio of Mw/Mn from about 3 to about 6.

Borohydride Metallocene Complex of a Lanthanide, Catalytic System Including Said Complex, Polymerization Method Using Same and Ethylene/Butadiene Copolymer Obtained Using Said Method

Borohydride metallocene complex of lanthanide, preparation process, catalytic system incorporating borohydride metallocene complex, process for copolymerization of olefins employing catalytic system. The complex corresponds to one or other of formulae A and B: where, in A, two ligands Cp 1 , Cp 2 , each composed of a cyclopentadienyl group, are connected to the lanthanide Ln, such as Nd, and where, in B, a ligand molecule, composed of two cyclopentadienyl groups Cp 1 , Cp 2 connected to one another via a bridge P of formula MR 1 R 2 , M is an element from group IVa, and R 1 and R 2 , which are identical or different, represent an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, is connected to the lanthanide Ln, L is alkali metal, N is molecule of a complexing solvent, x is integral or non-integral number≧0, p is integer≧than 1 and y is integer≧0.

System, Method And Apparatus For Enhancing Wellbore Treatment Fluid Flexibility

A method includes performing a chemical process to create a chemical product and an amount of heat, and transferring the heat to a first fluid. The method further includes hydrating a polymer in the first fluid, and adding the chemical product from the chemical process to the first fluid to create a treatment fluid. The method further includes diluting the treatment fluid with respect to at least one constituent of the treatment fluid. The method includes treating a formation of interest in a wellbore with the treatment fluid. The method includes changing a formulation of the treatment fluid during the treating. The method also includes extending the treating beyond a design amount, or ending the treatment before the design amount and preserving some reagents of the chemical process.

Neisseria meningitidis antigens and compositions

The invention provides proteins from Neisseria meningitidis , including the amino acid sequences and the corresponding nucleotide sequences. The proteins are predicted to be useful antigens for vaccines and/or diagnostics.

Composition and Method For Using Waxy Oil-External Emulsions To Modify Reservoir Permeability Profiles

A waxy oil-external emulsion is provided for injection into a selected zone of a subsurface formation. The selected zone is typically a high permeability zone. The emulsion generally comprises oil, added wax, and water. The emulsion may also include an emulsifying agent and a solvent. The emulsion is formulated to be a liquid at a temperature greater than a targeted temperature in the subsurface formation, but a solid at the targeted temperature. The targeted temperature is typically the maximum operating temperature for the formation. A method of formulating the emulsion is also provided. Further, a method of plugging a high permeability zone using the emulsion is disclosed.

Mechanical locking of building panels

Building panels ( 1, 1 ′) are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system having tongue ( 30 ) of magnetic material that could be locked vertically by a magnetic field.

Tape base for superconducting wire, and superconducting wire

A tape-shaped base for a superconducting wire, which simplifies the intermediate layer and thus enables production of a superconducting wire at lower cost, and which is capable of improving the characteristics (such as electrical conduction and handling properties) of a superconducting wire; and a superconducting wire. Specifically disclosed is a tape-shaped base for a superconducting wire, which is obtained by forming an intermediate layer on a metal substrate. In the tape-shaped base for a superconducting wire a biaxially oriented layer of the intermediate layer is configured of a niobium monoxide (NbO) layer that is formed by depositing vapor deposition particles from a vapor deposition source on a film formation surface.

Element of a chain link of an energy guide chain, produced by means of a fluid internal pressure injection molding process

Component of a chain element of an energy-conducting chain, wherein the component has a cavity which is produced by means of a fluid internal pressure injection molding method, or is formed from a micro-cellular foam.

Superconducting Devices with Ferromagnetic Barrier Junctions

A superconducting memory cell includes a magnetic Josephson junction (MJJ) with a ferromagnetic material, having at least two switchable states of magnetization. The binary state of the MJJ manifests itself as a pulse appearing, or not appearing, on the output. A superconducting memory includes an array of memory cells. Each memory cell includes a comparator with at least one MJJ. Selected X and Y-directional write lines in their combination are capable of switching the magnetization of the MJJ. A superconducting device includes a first and a second junction in a stacked configuration. The first junction has an insulating layer barrier, and the second junction has an insulating layer sandwiched in-between two ferromagnetic layers as barrier. An electrical signal inputted across the first junction is amplified across the second junction.

Apparatus for Separation of Constituents From Matrices

The present invention provides an apparatus useful for the separation of hazardous and non-hazardous organic and inorganic constituents from various matrices. A method of separating such constituents is also provided.

Treatment and prophylaxis of amyloidosis

Methods useful for effecting prophylaxis or treatment of amyloidosis, including AA Amyloidosis and AL amyloidosis, by administering peptides comprising neoepitopes, such as AA fragments from a C-terminal region of AA, and antibodies specific for neoepitopes of aggregated amyloid proteins, for example, antibodies specific for the C-terminal region of AA fibrils. Antibodies for inhibition of formation and/or increasing clearance of amyloid deposits in a patient thus effecting prophylaxis or treating amyloid disease.

Degradable heterobifunctional poly(ethylene glycol) acrylates and gels and conjugates derived therefrom

A heterobifunctional poly(ethylene glycol) is provided having a hydrolytically degradable linkage, a first terminus comprising an acrylate group, and a second terminus comprising a target such as a protein or pharmaceutical agent or a reactive moiety capable of coupling to a target. Hydrogels can be prepared. The hydrogels can be used as a carrier for a protein or a pharmaceutical agent that can be readily released in a controlled fashion.

Method for producing copolymer

This invention relates to a method for producing a copolymer of a conjugated diene compound and an unconjugated olefin other than the conjugated diene compound having a high cis-1,4 bond content of a conjugated diene compound portion, and more particularly to a method for producing a copolymer characterized by comprising a step of polymerizing a conjugated diene compound and an unconjugated olefin other than the conjugated diene compound in the presence of a polymerization catalyst composition including at least one complex selected from a metallocene complex represented by the following general formula (I): (wherein M is a lanthanoid element, scandium, or yttrium, and Cp R is independently a non-substituted or substituted indenyl, and R a -R f are independently an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-3 or a hydrogen atom, and L is a neutral Lewis base, and w is an integer of 0-3) and so on.

Halogen Substituted Heteroatom-Containing Metallocene Compounds for Olefin Polymerization

Halogen substituted metallocene compounds are described and comprise one or more monocyclic or polycyclic ligands that are pi-bonded to the metal atom and include at least one halogen substituent directly bonded to an sp 2 carbon atom at a bondable ring position of the ligand, wherein the or at least one ligand has one or more ring heteroatoms in its cyclic structure. When combined with a suitable activator, these compounds show activity in the polymerization of olefins, such as ethylene and propylene.

Doxorubicin immunoassay

Novel conjugates of doxorubicin and novel doxorubicin immunogens derived from the 13 and 14 positions of doxorubicin and antibodies generated by these doxorubicin linked immunogens all of which are useful in immunoassays for the quantification and monitoring of doxorubicin in biological fluids.

Polyolefins Prepared from a Metallocene and a New Single Site Catalyst Components in a Single Reactor

The present invention discloses a catalyst system based on a metallocene catalyst component and a new single site catalyst component for the production in a single reactor of improved polyolefins having a bimodal molecular weight distribution.

Method and apparatus to treat well stimulation fluids in-situ

A method and apparatus for the management of injection and production of well fluids in a subterranean well is described to optimize the use of stimulation fluids to enhance their compatibility with subterranean reservoirs and the surface environment and thereby reducing the damage said fluids induce in subterranean reservoirs and upon flow back to the surface reduce their damage to the environment is described. More specifically, this method is directed to the subterranean treatment of injection fluids.

Catalysts

The present invention relates to novel metallocene catalysts of formula I, which is defined herein. The present invention also provides processes for making these catalysts and their use in olefin polymerisation reactions.

Reticulated stereo building block for construction of buildings and its procedure

The invention relates to the construction of buildings, especially a reticulated stereo modular element that, combined with other identical elements, enables the construction of quadrangular enclosures suitable for the construction of rooms.

Methods And System For Ash Detection In Exhaust Particulate Filter

A method of detecting ash in an exhaust particulate filter system for an internal combustion engine includes transmitting electromagnetic energy through an exhaust particulate filter containing soot and ash, and sensing a strength of the transmitted electromagnetic energy after having been attenuated in response to the soot. The method further includes electronically storing a filter monitoring history responsive to a difference between the transmitted strength and the sensed strength of the electromagnetic energy, and detecting an amount of the ash based at least in part upon a pattern of electromagnetic energy attenuation defined by the stored filter monitoring history. An exhaust particulate filter system for implementing related methodology includes a microprocessor configured to determine a value indicative of an amount of ash contained within an exhaust particulate filter responsive to a pattern of electromagnetic energy attenuation defined by a stored filter monitoring history.

Process for toluene and methane coupling in a microreactor

A process for making ethylbenzene and/or styrene by reacting toluene with methane in one or more microreactors is disclosed. In one embodiment a method of revamping an existing styrene production facility by adding one or more microreactors capable of reacting toluene with methane to produce a product stream comprising ethylbenzene and/or styrene is disclosed.

Modified phosphinimine catalysts for olefin polymerization

Olefin polymerization is carried out with a supported phosphinimine catalyst which has been treated with a long chain substituted amine compound.

Treatment and prophylaxis of amyloidosis

Methods useful for effecting prophylaxis or treatment of amyloidosis, including AA Amyloidosis and AL amyloidosis, by administering peptides comprising neoepitopes, such as AA fragments from a C-terminal region of AA, and antibodies specific for neoepitopes of aggregated amyloid proteins, for example, antibodies specific for the C-terminal region of AA fibrils. Antibodies for inhibition of formation and/or increasing clearance of amyloid deposits in a patient thus effecting prophylaxis or treating amyloid disease.

Fluid Filtration Medium

The present application relates to improved filtration of fluids. Particularly, a surfactant-treated zeolite material may be utilized for removing turbid particles from a volume of fluid, such as water.

Device for filling soluble containers with an improved assembly for orienting and filling capsules

A device for filling soluble containers is provided. The device includes an assembly for orienting capsules comprising a sheet component having a top sheet, a bottom sheet and a sliding sheet adapted to move between the top and bottom sheets. The top sheet includes slots for accommodating capsules, and the bottom sheet includes notches adapted to orient the capsules into a filling position. In a first position, the slots in the sliding sheet align with the slots in the top sheet. In a second position, the slots in the sliding sheet align with the notches in the bottom sheet. The assembly also includes a base component for guiding the oriented capsules therethrough. The base component can have an antistatic sheet fastened to the bottom surface. The sheet component can be loose fitted to the base component. An assembly for filling capsules is also provided.

High Activity Catalyst Compositions Containing Silicon-Bridged Metallocenes with Bulky Substituents

The present invention discloses catalyst compositions employing silicon-bridged metallocene compounds with bulky substituents. Methods for making these silicon-bridged metallocene compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins also are provided.

Vacuum Cleaner Filter Bag Having a Side Fold

The invention comprises a vacuum cleaner filter bag having at least one side fold formed by two fold legs, wherein the vacuum cleaner filter bag is designed as a tubular bag, wherein, in a turned-in state, the at least one side fold has at least three edges, wherein two of the edges are formed by a respective weld seam, and wherein the side fold can be turned out with the edges formed by a weld seam.

Drag reduction of asphaltenic crude oils

A method of introducing a drag reducing polymer into a pipeline such that the friction loss associated with the turbulent flow though the pipeline is reduced by suppressing the growth of turbulent eddies. The drag reducing polymer is introduced into a liquid hydrocarbon having an asphaltene content of at least 3 weight percent and an API gravity of less than about 26° to thereby produce a treated liquid hydrocarbon. The treated liquid hydrocarbon does not have a viscosity less than the viscosity of the liquid hydrocarbon prior to treatment with the drag reducing polymer. Additionally, the drag reducing polymer is added to the liquid hydrocarbon in the range from about 0.1 to about 500 ppmw.

Drag reduction of asphaltenic crude oils

A method of preparing a drag reducing polymer wherein the drag reducing polymer is able to be injected into a pipeline, such that the friction loss associated with the turbulent flow through the pipeline is reduced by suppressing the growth of turbulent eddies. The drag reducing polymer is injected into a pipeline of liquid hydrocarbon hydrocarbon having an asphaltene content of at least 3 weight percent and an API gravity of less than about 26° to thereby produce a treated liquid hydrocarbon wherein the viscosity of the treated liquid hydrocarbon is not less than the viscosity of the liquid hydrocarbon prior to treatment with the drag reducing polymer. The drag reducing polymer has a solubility parameter within 4 MPa 1/2 of the solubility parameter of the liquid hydrocarbon. The drag reducing polymer is also added to the liquid hydrocarbon in the range from about 0.1 to about 500 ppmw.

Semi continuous process for the synthesis of a catalyst for use in the manufacture of polyolefins

A semi-continuous process and system thereof, for the synthesis of a narrow particle size distribution Zeigler Natta procatalyst for use in the manufacture of polyolefins. The process comprises: (a) mixing a reaction mixture containing a titanium compound; (b) charging a first reactor with said reaction mixture; (c) removing excess reactants from said first reactor as a filtrate; (d) feeding said filtrate to at least one further reactor; and continuously removing excess reactants from said at least further reactor.

Polymerization Process for Producing Bimodal Polymers

Catalyst compositions comprising a first metallocene compound, a second metallocene compound, an activator-support, and an organoaluminum compound are provided. An improved method for preparing cyclopentadienyl complexes used to produce polyolefins is also provided.

METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE BIOACTIVITY OF THERAPEUTIC IgE ANTIBODIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE

The invention provides a method for increasing the bioactivity (e.g. the biosafety and efficacy) of a therapeutic IgE antibody of the invention in the treatment of a patient. Methods of the invention include: i) administering to the patient a therapeutic IgE antibody in combination with at least one bioactivity-enhancing agent, ii) strategic treatment regimens and protocols for the dosing and administration of a therapeutic IgE antibody of the invention, and iii) the use of a therapeutic IgE antibody having a variable region comprising at least one antigen binding region specific for binding an epitope of an antigen wherein the epitope is not highly repetitive or is non-repetitive.

Powder coating booth

A powder spray for lengthy parts includes a booth wall structure comprised primarily of doors. A moveable roof may be raised and lowered to clean powder overspray from the interior surfaces of the booth. A cleaning process may be performed with a sideways extraction mode and a downward extraction mode. The mode change occurs when a bulkhead that travels with the moveable roof blocks the inlet duct to the recovery system. The recovery system may be a cyclone system for example. The doors of the booth are hinged so that they can be positioned for spraying operations and cleaning operations. Live hinge designs are provided and hose stress relief designs are also provided. The roof may carry accumulators for pressurized air that feed cleaning nozzles as the roof descends. In addition, exhaust air may be used to assist cleaning the interior surfaces as the roof descends. All of the energy provided for cleaning and color change may be provided by accumulators.

Engineered anti-il-23r antibodies

Antibodies to human IL-23R are provided, as well as uses thereof, e.g. in treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, and proliferative disorders.

ELECTROSPUN CACTUS MUCILAGE NANOFIBERS

Novel electrospun nanofibers and nanofibrous membranes, methods of manufacturing the same, and methods of using the same are provided. The nanofibers include a cactus mucilage, such as mucilage from . An organic polymer can be added to the cactus mucilage before electrospinning The nanofibrous membranes can be used in water filtration. 1. An electrospun nanofiber , comprising a cactus mucilage.2Opuntia ficus-indica. The electrospun nanofiber according to claim 1 , wherein the cactus mucilage is (Ofi) mucilage.3. The electrospun nanofiber according to claim 2 , further comprising an organic polymer.4. The electrospun nanofiber according to claim 3 , wherein the organic polymer is polyvinyl alcohol (PVA).5. The electrospun nanofiber according to claim 1 , further comprising an organic polymer claim 1 , wherein the organic polymer is PVA claim 1 , chitosan claim 1 , polyethylene glycol (PEG) claim 1 , or poly lactic acid (PLA).6. A nanofibrous membrane claim 1 , comprising at least one electrospun nanofiber according to .7. The nanofibrous membrane according to claim 6 , wherein the cactus mucilage is Ofi mucilage.8. The nanofibrous membrane according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one electrospun nanofiber further comprises an organic polymer claim 6 , wherein the organic polymer is PVA claim 6 , chitosan claim 6 , PEG claim 6 , or PLA.9. A method of producing an electrospun nanofiber claim 6 , comprising:forming an electrospinning solution comprising a cactus mucilage and an organic polymer; andelectrospinning the electrospinning solution to form the electrospun nanofibril.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein forming the electrospinning solution comprises:dissolving the cactus mucilage in a first solvent to form a first solution;dissolving the organic polymer in a second solvent to form a second solution; andcombining the second solution and the first solution to form the electrospinning solution.11Opuntia ficus-indica. The method according to claim 9 , ...

Supporting and Guiding Device for Feeding Lines for Digging Tools

A device for supporting and guiding supplying lines used with a digging tool on a drilling machine is described. The device comprises a support branch, formed by a plurality of spacers, adjacent to one another in which a rope or tie-rod is inserted in a housing comprised in the spacers, a supplying pipe for the supplying line and a crosspiece comprising a seat adapted to support the supplying pipe. Each pair of adjacent spacers comprises retaining means. Each retaining means comprises a retaining element, associated to a first spacer of a pair of adjacent spacers, and a slot having a shape substantially matching the shape of the retaining element, associated to a second spacer of the pair of adjacent spacers. A retaining element, during use, engages with a slot allowing relative axial movement, in the longitudinal direction of the rope, of a predetermined amount.

Ethylene-based terpolymer having high elasticity and preparation method thereof

The present invention relates to an ethylene-based terpolymer having high elasticity and a preparation method thereof, and more particularly, to a highly elastic, ethylene-based terpolymer, which comprises a specific molar ratio of a ethylene unit, a C 6-12 α-olefin unit and at least one functional unit selected from the group consisting of divinylbenzene and para-methylstyrene and to a method of preparing the highly elastic, ethylene-based terpolymer using a metallocene catalyst.

Method of forming filter arrangements; and, apparatus

In one aspect a method of forming filter cartridge arrangements for use in air cleaners is provided. The method involves coiling a media pack with a central winding bead and cutting through the winding bead in the coiled media pack to form two media packs. An example filter arrangement is disclosed. In another aspect, a filter cartridge arrangement for use in air cleaners is provided. The filter cartridge arrangement includes a media pack including a plurality of inlet flutes and outlet flutes extending between first and second opposite flow faces and formed from an arrangement of facing sheet secured to corrugated sheet. An example cartridge includes a preform secured to the media pack.

Radioactive-substance-absorbent, radioactive-substance-absorbent production device, decontaminating method, and bag unit

By fibrillated cellulose fibrillated in fiber form and humidified as a water permeable polymeric substance of botanical origin and a radioactive-substance-absorbent obtained by mixing with zeolite as a granulated inorganic porous crystal, radioactive substances released and spilled in a accident etc. in a nuclear facility etc. may be efficiently and easily collected and removed at a low cost.

Method for producing a water-absorbent resin

A method for producing a water-absorbent resin having a further reduced odor as compared with a water-absorbent resin obtained by a conventional method as well as a water-absorbent resin produced by the same method, by maintaining the addition rate V from the pouring nozzle for the aqueous solution of the water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer in a polymerization reaction tank not more than 0.30 [min −1 ], in the first stage polymerization step which is within the step of the conventional method upon performing multi-stages such as two or more stages of reversed-phase suspension polymerizations in a method for producing a water-absorbent resin, and thereby by being able to reduce the amount of the petroleum hydrocarbon dispersion medium remaining in the above water-absorbent resin.

Ti catalyst systems comprising substituted cyclopentadienyl, amidine and diene ligand

The invention relates to a catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins comprising a metal complex of formula CyLMD and an activating cocatalyst, wherein M is titanium, Cy is a cyclopentadienyl-type ligand, D is a diene, L is an amidinate-containing ligand of formula (1), wherein the amidinate-containing ligand is covalently bonded to the titanium via the imine nitrogen atom, Sub 1 is a substituent, which comprises a group 14 atom through which Sub 1 is bonded to the imine carbon atom, Sub 2 is a substituent, which comprises a nitrogen atom, through which Sub 2 is bonded to the imine carbon atom, and Cy is a mono- or polysubstituted cyclopentadienyl-type ligand, wherein the one or more substituents of Cy are selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydrocarbyl, silyl and germyl residues, optionally substituted with one or more halogen, amido, phosphido, alkoxy, or aryloxy residues. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of a polymer comprising at least one aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbyl C 2-20 olefin wherein the at least one aliphatic or aromatic olefin is contacted with the catalyst system of the present invention.

Flame Resistant Filler Cloth and Mattresses Incorporating Same

A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.

Porin B (PorB) as a Therapeutic Target for Prevention and Treatment of Infection by Chlamydia

The present invention features peptides of a PorB polypeptide, which PorB peptides are useful in production of antibodies that bind the full-length PorB polypeptide and as a therapeutic agent. In specific embodiments the invention features a composition comprising one or more PorB peptides (other than a full-length PorB polypeptide), which peptides contain at least one epitope that can elicit Chlamydia -neutralizing antibodies. The invention also features methods for induction of a protective immune response against infection by Chlamydia and Chlamydiophila.

Compositions and methods for screening for lyme disease

The invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for the diagnosis or detection of infection by a pathogen that causes Lyme disease in a subject.

Light-Activated Cation Channel and Uses Thereof

The present invention provides compositions and methods for light-activated cation channel proteins and their uses within cell membranes and subcellular regions. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-activated cation channels to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides millisecond-timescale temporal control of cation channels using moderate light intensities in cells, cell lines, transgenic animals, and humans. The invention provides for optically generating electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells useful for driving neuronal networks, drug screening, and therapy.

Polymer particles having polymer brush and method of preparing the same

The present invention provides a method of preparing a polymer particle. More precisely, the invention provides a polymer particle having optimum impact strength and improved elastic recovery rate by forming the brush having softness on the surface of the monodisperse polymer particle by the anion dispersion polymerization using a conjugated diene monomer.

System and method for coupling and sealing filters

In some embodiments, an air filter coupling device may include an elongated member, an elongated first cap, and an elongated second cap. The elongated member may include a substantially planar first side, a substantially planar second side positioned substantially opposite the first side, and a fourth side positioned substantially opposite the third side. In some embodiments, the elongated first cap may be coupled to the third side in a substantially orthogonal orientation relative to the elongated member. In some embodiments, the elongated second cap may be coupled to the fourth side in a substantially orthogonal orientation relative to the elongated member. A second distance between the first cap and the second cap adjacent each first end portion of the first and second caps inhibits removal of the first air filter. The air filter coupling device inhibits conveyance of materials between the first air filter and the second air filter.

Fischer-tropsch catalyst regeneration

A process for the regeneration of deactivated catalyst from a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reactor, the catalyst being a supported cobalt catalyst. The process comprises the following steps: a withdrawal step, in which a portion of deactivated catalyst together with liquid hydrocarbon is withdrawn from the reactor; a concentration step, in which the concentration of the catalyst in the liquid hydrocarbon is increased; a calcination step, in which the deactivated catalyst composition is subjected to an oxidising gas to oxidise carbonaceous material contained in the deactivated catalyst in to gaseous oxides of the components of the carbonaceous material; and a reactivation step, in which the deactivated catalyst composition is reactivated to produced a regenerated catalyst.

Method for preparing polypropylene using transition metal compound containing thiophene-fused cyclopentadienyl ligand

The present invention relates to a preparation method for polypropylene that comprises polymerizing a propylene monomer in the presence of a catalyst comprising a novel transition metal compound. Using the novel transition metal compound as a catalyst, the preparation method for polypropylene according to the present invention can not only acquire high catalytic activity for polymerization to achieve high efficiency of the process but allow it to easily control the fine-structure characteristics of the polymer, thereby providing polypropylene having desired properties with ease.

Cable protection and guide device

A cable protection and guide device capable of preventing abrasion powder that is otherwise generated when a link side plate slides on a support surface while switching between a linear position and a flexional position. The link side plate integrally includes: a front side plate portion connected to a longitudinally preceding link side plate to form a cable flexional inner circumferential side; a rear side plate portion connected to a longitudinally succeeding link side plate to form a cable flexional outer circumferential side; and, a flexible linkage portion interposed between the front and rear side plate portions. The rear side plate portion includes a first flexional outer circumferential end surface in an arc shape and provided on the cable flexional outer circumferential side, and, an arc center of the first flexional outer circumferential end surface longitudinally preceding a center of the linkage portion of the succeeding link side plate.

Process for olefin polymerisation using group 4 metallocene as catalysts

A process for the preparation of a random propylene copolymer comprising polymerising propylene and at least one C2-10 alpha olefin (especially ethylene) in the presence of a catalyst; wherein said catalyst comprises: (i) a complex of formula (I): wherein M is zirconium or hafnium; each X is a sigma ligand; L is a divalent bridge selected from —R′ 2 C—, —R′ 2 C—CR′ 2 —, —R′ 2 Si—, —R′ 2 Si—SiR 2 —, —R′ 2 Ge—, wherein each R′ is independently a hydrogen atom, C1-C20-hydrocarbyl, tri(C1-C20-alkyl)silyl, C6-C20-aryl, C7-C20-arylalkyl or C7-C20-alkylaryl; each R 1 is a C4-C20 hydrocarbyl radical branched at the β-atom to the cyclopentadienyl ring, optionally containing one or more heteroatoms belonging to groups 14-16, or is a C3-C20 hydrocarbyl radical branched at the β-atom to the cyclopentadienyl ring where the β-atom is an Si-atom; n is 0-3; each R 18 is the same or different and may be a C1-C20 hydrocarbyl radical optionally containing one or more heteroatoms belonging to groups 14-16; each R 4 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-6-hydrocarbyl radical; each W is a 5 or 6 membered aryl or heteroaryl ring wherein each atom of said ring is optionally substituted with an R 5 group; each R 5 is the same or different and is a C1-C20 hydrocarbyl radical optionally containing one or more heteroatoms belonging to groups 14-16; and optionally two adjacent R 5 groups taken together can form a further mono or multicyclic ring condensed to W optionally substituted by one or two groups R 5 ; and (ii) a cocatalyst comprising an organometallic compound of a Group 13 metal.

Catalyst for selective oxidation of nh3 to n2 and method for preparing the same

Disclosed is a catalyst which can convert ammonia contained in exhaust gas from an engine of a vehicle equipped with a Urea-SCR (Urea-Selective Catalytic Reduction) system, to nitrogen, and a method for preparating the same. The catalyst can convert ammonia which is failed to participate in a conversion reaction of NOx to N2 and slipped out of the SCR catalyst, to nitrogen via a SCO (Selective Catalytic Oxidation) reaction, before the ammonia is released to the air.

Cyclopenta[b]Fluorenyl Transition Metal Compound, Catalyst Composition Containing the Same, and Method of Preparing Ethylene Homopolymer or Copolymer of Ethylene and alpha-Olefin Using the Same

The present invention relates to a new transition metal compound based on cyclopenta[b]fluorenyl group, a transition metal catalyst composition containing the same and having high catalytic activity for preparing an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and one α-olefin, a method of preparing an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and α-olefin using the same, and the prepared ethylene homopolymer or the copolymer of ethylene and α-olefin.

System and process for inhibitor injection

A method for introducing inhibitor into a fluid to be treated by forming a dispersion comprising droplets, particles, or gas bubbles of inhibitor dispersed in a continuous phase of a carrier, wherein forming the dispersion comprises subjecting a mixture of the inhibitor and the carrier to a shear rate of greater than about 20,000 s −1 in a high shear device comprising at least one generator comprising a rotor and a complementarily-shaped stator, wherein the rotor and the stator each comprise grooves, and wherein the grooves of the stator and the grooves of the rotor of each generator are disposed in alternating directions, and using at least a portion of the dispersion to inhibit corrosion.

Neodymium-catalyzed polybutadienes

The invention relates to a high-molecular-weight, linear, neodymium-catalysed polybutadiene having a high proportion, >95%, of cis-1,4 units having a low proportion, <1%, of 1,2-vinyl content, and also having a small molar-mass-polydispersity index (MPI), characterized in that Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 100° C.) of the polybutadiene is from 70 to 90 and The molar-mass-polydispersity index of the polybutadiene is smaller than 10.

Advanced transition metal catalytic systems in terms of comonomer incorporations and methods for preparing ethylene homopolymers or copolymers of ethylene and alpha-olefins using the same

Provided is a homogeneous catalytic system for use in preparing an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and α-olefin, and more particularly a Group 4 transition metal compound in which a cyclopentadienyl derivative 3,4-positions of which are substituted with alkyls and an electron-donating substituent are crosslinked around a Group 4 transition metal. Also provided is a method of preparing an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and α-olefin, having high molecular weight, under high-temperature solution polymerization conditions using the catalytic system including such a transition metal compound and a co-catalyst composed of an aluminum compound, a boron compound or a mixture thereof. The catalyst according to present invention has high thermal stability and enables the incorporation of α-olefin, and is thus effective in preparing an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and α-olefin, having various properties, in industrial polymerization processes.

Shear reducing mattress cover

A mattress cover is disclosed for redirecting shear on a patient's skin away from the areas of the body relatively more likely to develop decubitus ulcers. The mattress cover includes an upper portion designed to cover the topside of a mattress, and at least one shear transfer zone attached to an underside of the upper portion of the mattress cover. The shear transfer zone(s) may be made of a low shear material so as to create a low friction interface between the mattress and the mattress cover to reduce shear forces exerted by the mattress. Additionally, the shear transfer zone(s) may be arranged such that a large portion of the shear forces exerted by the mattress can be redirected to areas of the body that are relatively less likely to develop decubitus ulcers.

Polypeptides and Immunizing Compositions Containing Gram Positive Polypeptides and Methods of Use

The present invention provides isolated polypeptides isolatable from a Staphylococcus spp. Also provided by the present invention are compositions that include one or more of the polypeptides, and methods for making and methods for using the polypeptides.

Agents for treating disorders involving modulation of ryanodine receptors

The present invention relates to 1,4-benzothiazepine derivatives and their use to treat conditions, disorders and diseases associated with ryanodine receptors (RyRs) that regulate calcium channel functioning in cells. The invention also discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and uses thereof to treat diseases and conditions associated with RyRs, in particular cardiac, musculoskeletal and central nervous system (CNS) disorders.

New impact modifier and impact modified thermoplastic composition

The invention relates to an impact modified thermoplastic resin comprising a polymeric impact modifier with a core-shell structure comprising 2-octylacrylate.

Polypeptides and Immunizing Compositions Containing Gram Positive Polypeptides and Methods of Use

The present invention provides isolated polypeptides isolatable from a Staphylococcus spp. Also provided by the present invention are compositions that include one or more of the polypeptides, and methods for making and methods for using the polypeptides.

Polynucleotides encoding antibodies that bind both il-17a and il-17f

The present invention relates to blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17A and IL-17F. IL-17A and IL-17F are cytokines that are involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. The present invention includes antibodies that bind both IL-17A and IL-17F, hybridomas that produce the antibodies, and methods of using the same in inflammation.

Polyethylene and Process for Production Thereof

This invention relates to a process for polymerizing olefins in which the amount of trimethylaluminum in a methylalumoxane solution is adjusted to be from 1 to 25 mol %, prior to use as an activator, where the mol % trimethylaluminum is determined by 1 H NMR of the solution prior to combination with any support. This invention also relates to a process for polymerizing olefins in which the amount of an unknown species present in a methylalumoxane solution is adjusted to be from 0.10 to 0.65 integration units prior to use as an activator, where the amount of the unknown species is determined by the 1 H NMR spectra of the solution performed prior to combination with any support. Preferably, the methylalumoxane solution is present in a catalyst system also comprising a metallocene transition metal compound.

Anti-c epsilon mx antibodies capable of binding to human mige on b lymphocytes

The invention pertains to the generation and utility of antibodies that can bind effectively to CεmX domain on membrane-bound IgE (mIgE) expressed on the surface of human B lymphocytes. The CεmX domain of 52 amino acid residues, located between the CH4 domain and the C-terminal membrane-anchor peptide on human membrane-bound epsilon chain, had been suggested as an antigenic site for immunological targeting of B cells expressing mIgE. Previous reported monoclonal antibodies, including a20, which bind to RADWPGPP (SEQ ID NO:1) peptide at the C-terminal of CεmX, have now been found to bind poorly to mIgE on human B cells. We have discovered that only monoclonal antibodies specific for certain segments, such as GLAGGSAQSQRAPDRVL (SEQ ID NO:2) and HSGQQQGLPRAAGGSVPHPR (SEQ ID NO:3), of CεmX can bind effectively to mIgE on human B cells and hence have the utility for targeting those B cells for the treatment of diseases mediated by IgE.

CD33 Antibodies And Use Of Same To Treat Cancer

The invention provides murine, chimeric, and humanized antibodies that specifically bind to CD33. The antibodies are useful for treatment and diagnoses of various cancers as well as detecting CD33.

Expanded polypropylene resin particles, and polypropylene resin in-mold-expanded molding

Polypropylene resin expanded particles comprising: a polypropylene resin as a base material resin, the propylene resin having at least two melting peaks on a DSC curve for a second temperature rise measured at a heating rate of 10 g/min with use of a heat flux differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), the at least two melting peaks including (i) a lowest temperature melting peak of not lower than 100° C. and not higher than 130° C. and (ii) a highest temperature melting peak of not lower than 140° C. and not higher than 160° C., the propylene resin having a resin DSC ratio change rate of 0.5%/° C. to 3.0%/° C., the expanded particles having two melting peaks in a DSC measurement made at a first temperature rise at the heating rate of 10 g/min, the two melting peaks including, (i) on a lower temperature side, a melting peak temperature of not lower than 100° C. and not higher than 130° C. and, (ii) on a higher temperature side, a melting peak temperature of not lower than 140° C. and not higher than 160° C. allow an in-mold foaming molded product to be produced of expanded particles that (i) have only a small change in expanded particle DSC ratio, the change corresponding to a change in foaming temperature, (ii) allow production of an in-mold foaming molded product at a very low mold heating steam pressure, (iii) exhibit low distortion, low shrinkage, and a wide range of heating conditions for molding, even if the mold heating steam pressure is increased, (iv) indicate a satisfactory moldability even in a case where the expanded particles are molded with use of, for example, a mold having a complicated shape, a large mold, and (v) keep its properties such as compressive strength, without being impaired largely, in a case where the polypropylene resin expanded particles are used to prepare an in-mold foaming molded product.

Antibodies that bind the glutamate ligand binding region of notch3

Isolated antibodies that specifically binds to an extracellular conserved ligand binding region of a human Notch receptor and inhibits growth of a tumor are described. Also described are methods of treating cancer, the method comprising administering an anti-Notch antibody in an amount effective to inhibit tumor growth.

Encasement for preventing bed bug escapement via a zipper opening

The present technology provides an encasement comprising a fabric cover formed of bed bug impervious fabric. The encasement comprises an opening with a zipper mechanism disposed therein and operable to close the opening. The encasement also comprises a barrier attached to the fabric cover, extending along and opposite the zipper tracks. The encasement also comprises a channel between the barrier and said zipper tracks that receives a portion of the zipper head and becomes an enclosed channel when said zipper tracks are mated together. The channel has a confined space of a size to thwart bug movement along the channel.

Chemokine receptor binding polypeptides

The present invention relates to polypeptides directed against or specifically binding to chemokine receptor CXCR2 and in particular to polypeptides capable of modulating signal transduction from CXCR2. The invention also relates to nucleic acids, vectors and host cells capable of expressing the polypeptides of the invention, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polypeptides and uses of said polypeptides and compositions for treatment of diseases involving aberrant functioning of CXCR2.

Surfactant Composition and Method for Decontamination

Cleaning compositions, methods for cleaning exterior surfaces of a vehicle, and cleaning compositions for cleaning exterior surfaces of a vehicle are disclosed. The cleaning compositions include a C 8-22 alkyl dimethylamine oxide surfactant, a C 6-12 alkyl dimethylamine oxide surfactant, a C 8-18 alkyl polyethylene glycol sorbitan fatty ester surfactant, and a C 12-14 secondary alcohol ethoxylate surfactant are disclosed. The methods include providing a cleaning composition, applying the cleaning composition to exterior surfaces of a vehicle, and rinsing the exterior surfaces of the vehicle.

Method and Apparatus for Monitoring A Refrigeration-Cycle System

A monitoring system for monitoring operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is disclosed. A condenser unit sensor measures an operating characteristic of a condenser unit, the condenser unit including a condenser and a compressor. An evaporator unit sensor measures an operating characteristic of an evaporator unit, the evaporator unit including an evaporator and a fan. An electrical sensor measures an electrical quantity indicative of power consumption of the refrigerant-cycle system. A processing system calculates an efficiency of the refrigerant-cycle system based on the power consumption of the refrigerant-cycle system, the operating characteristic of the condenser unit, and the operating characteristic of the evaporator unit.

Polymer-modified asphalt compositions

A modified-asphalt composition prepared by introducing a diene end-capped block copolymer with a molten asphalt composition, where the block copolymer is defined by the formula α-(D-V-d) x where each D is independently a polydiene block, each V is independently a vinyl aromatic block, each d is a polydiene end cap, α is a coupling moiety, and x is an integer from 2 to 10.

Vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner has a cyclone separator for separating dirt and other contaminants from a dirt-containing working airstream and a collection chamber collecting the separated dirt. The vacuum cleaner can further include handle defining a fines catcher downstream of the cyclonic separation stage for collecting fine dirt, where the handle can be used to remove the fines catcher and/or an exhaust grill from the cyclone separator.

ADMINISTRATION OF A THIOL-BASED CHEMOPROTECTANT COMPOUND

A method of administration of a thiol-based chemoprotectant agent including NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and STS (sodium thiosulfate) that markedly affects biodistribution and protects against injury from diagnostic or therapeutic intra-arterial procedures. A method for treating or mitigating the side effects of cytotoxic cancer therapy for tumors located in the head or neck and brain tumors. The thiol-based chemoprotectant agent is administered intra-arterially with rapid and first pass uptake in organs and tissues other than the liver. 1. A method for treating or mitigating the side effects of cytotoxic cancer therapy comprising administering sodium thiosulfate (STS) in conjunction with a cis-platinum compound , wherein the STS is administered about 4 hours after administration of the cis-platinum compound , and wherein the STS is at a dose from 5 g/mto 40 g/m.2. The method for treating or mitigating the side effects of cytotoxic cancer therapy of wherein the STS is administered intravenously.3. The method for treating or mitigating the side effects of cytotoxic cancer therapy of wherein the STS is administered intra-arterially.4. The method for treating or mitigating the side effects of cytotoxic cancer therapy of wherein the cancer is a cancer located in the brain claim 3 , head or neck.5. A method for treating or mitigating the side effects of cytotoxic cancer therapy comprising administering sodium thiosulfate (STS) in conjunction with a cis-platinum compound claim 3 , wherein the STS is administered from about 4 hours to 8 hours after administration of the cis-platinum compound claim 3 , and wherein the STS is at a dose from 5 g/mto 40 g/m.6. A method for treating or mitigating the side effects of cytotoxic cancer therapy comprising administering sodium thiosulfate (STS) in conjunction with a cis-platinum compound claim 3 , wherein the STS is administered about 4 hours after administration of the cis-platinum compound claim 3 , and wherein the STS is administered ...

PROCESS FOR THE NANOSTRUCTURING OF A BLOCK COPOLYMER FILM USING A NONSTRUCTURED BLOCK COPOLYMER BASED ON STYRENE AND ON METHYL METHACRYLATE, AND NANOSTRUCTURED BLOCK COPOLYMER FILM

The invention relates to a block copolymer film nanostructured in nanodomains at a predetermined temperature, obtained from a basic block copolymer which is nonstructured at said predetermined temperature, and at least one block of which comprises styrene and at least another block of which comprises methyl methacrylate. The block copolymer film is useful for forming nano-lithography masks. 1. A block copolymer film nano-structured into nano-domains at a determined temperature , obtained from a basic block copolymer non-structured at said determined temperature and having at least one block comprising styrene and at least one other block comprising methyl methacrylate , wherein the block copolymer film has the following modified chemical formula:{'br': None, 'sub': α(i)', 'γ', 'n', 'β(k)', 'δ', 'n-1', 'α(i+1)', 'ε', 'n-2', 'β(k+1)', 'ζ', 'n-3', 'β(k+x)', 'ω', 'n-p, '(A-co-C)-b-(B-co-D)-b-(A-co-E)-b-(B-co-F)-b- . . . -b-(B-co-W)\u2003\u2003(I)'}where:“n” represents the number of blocks of the block copolymer;“A” represents styrene and “B” represents methyl methacrylate, or conversely;“C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, . . . , “W” respectively represent a co-monomer or mixture of co-monomers incorporated in each of the blocks of the block copolymer, the co-monomer or mixture of co-monomers incorporated in a styrene block differing from the co-monomer or mixture of co-monomers incorporated in a methyl methacrylate block;the subscripts αi and βk represent the number of units of styrene or methyl methacrylate monomers contained in each block of the block copolymer, and are all independent of one another;the subscripts γ, δ, ε, ζ . . . , and ω represent the number of co-monomer units in a given block, and are all independent of one another;the subscripts αi, βk, γ, δ, ε, ζ . . . , and ω are all greater than or equal to 1.2. The block copolymer film according to claim 1 , wherein said co-monomers or mixtures of co-monomers incorporated in each of the blocks are all chemically and/or ...

HF COIL ASSEMBLY

An HF coil assembly for generating independent alternating magnetic fields in an examination volume of a magnetic resonance apparatus is presented, the HF coil assembly comprising a first coil pair of saddle coils and a second coil pair of saddle coils, each saddle coil having longitudinal conductor elements and curved conductor elements arranged along a common lateral surface of a circular cylinder having a cylinder axis. Each coil pair comprises curved conductor elements and longitudinal conductor elements which are interconnected at a high frequency. The saddle coils also have diagonal conductor elements and/or bridge elements that connect the longitudinal and curved conductor elements. The coil pairs are opposite to each other relative to the cylinder axis. 2. The HF coil assembly according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the bridge elements is an electrically conductive element.3. The HF coil assembly according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the bridge elements is a capacitor.4. The HF coil assembly according to claim 1 , wherein at least the first coil pair or the second coil pair comprises diagonal conductor elements claim 1 , which extend along a helical line on the lateral surface.5. The HF coil assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the bridge elements of the first coil pair claim 4 , which are arranged diagonally claim 4 , cross over the diagonal conductor elements of the second coil pair claim 4 , and/or wherein the bridge elements of the second coil pair claim 4 , which are arranged diagonally claim 4 , cross over the diagonal conductor elements of the first coil pair.6. The HF coil assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the curved conductor elements of the first coil pair and the curved conductor elements of the second coil pair are oriented axially toward each other.7. The HF coil assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the azimuthal opening angle of the saddle coils of at least the first coil pair or the second coil pair is between 100° ...

Compositions produced using enteric pathogens and methods of use

The present invention provides compositions including polypeptides having the characteristics of polypeptides expressed by a reference microbe such E. coli or Salmonella . Examples of Salmonella strains that can be used include, for instance, S. enterica serovar Newport, S. enterica serovar Enteritidis, S. enterica serovar Typhimurium , and S. enterica serovar Dublin. Also provided are compositions including polypeptides having a particular molecular weight and a mass fingerprint that includes polypeptide fragments having a particular set of masses, or polypeptides having an amino acid sequence with at least about 95% identity with an amino acid sequence, wherein the polypeptide has seroreactive activity. The present invention also provides methods of making and methods of using such compositions.

RETINOID REPLACEMENTS AND OPSIN AGONISTS AND METHODS FOR THE USE THEREOF

Compositions of and methods for using synthetic retinoids as retinoid replacements and opsin agonists are provided. 158-. (canceled)59. A method of treating a visual disorder in an aging subject due to a deficiency of 11-cis retinal in an eye of the aging human subject , comprising:administering a therapeutically effective amount of a synthetic retinoid to an eye of the aging human subject in need of such, wherein the human subject has a deficiency of endogenous 11-cis-retinal in the eye and the synthetic retinoid is a cis-retinoid that forms a functional opsin/chromophore complex in the eye.60. The method of claim 59 , wherein the visual disorder associated with a deficiency of endogenous 11-cis-retinal in the eye is selected from decrease of night vision claim 59 , decrease of contrast sensitivity claim 59 , and age-related macular degeneration.61. The method of claim 60 , wherein the age-related macular degeneration (AMD) comprises dry AMD.62. The method of claim 59 , wherein the aging subject is at least 45 years old.63. The method of claim 59 , wherein administering the synthetic retinoid comprises locally administering to the eye of the human subject.64. The method of claim 63 , wherein the locally administering is by eye drops claim 63 , intraocular injection or periocular injection.65. The method of claim 63 , wherein administering the synthetic retinoid comprises systemically administering by an oral dosage form or an injection.67. The method of claim 59 , wherein the synthetic retinoid is 9-cis-retinal.68. A method of treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) claim 59 , a decrease of night vision claim 59 , or a decrease of contrast sensitivity in an aging human subject claim 59 , comprising:administering a synthetic retinoid to an eye of the aging human subject, wherein the human subject has a deficiency of endogenous 11-cis-retinal in the eye and the synthetic retinoid is a cis-retinoid that forms a functional opsin/chromophore complex in the eye. ...

METHODS OF USING DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE P2X3 AND P2X2/3 RECEPTOR MODULATORS FOR TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES

Methods for treating respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases mediated by a P2Xand/or a P2Xreceptor antagonist, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein X is: —CH— or —O—.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein Y is —NRR.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein Ris alkyl claim 3 , alkenyl or cycloalkyl.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein Rand Rare hydrogen.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein Ris hydrogen.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein one of Rand Ris hydrogen and the other is hydrogen claim 6 , alkyl claim 6 , hydroxyalkyl or haloalkyl.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein one of Rand Ris hydrogen and the other is hydrogen claim 6 , alkyl claim 6 , hydroxyalkyl or haloalkyl.9. The method of claim 6 , wherein Rand Reach independently is halo claim 6 , alkoxy claim 6 , hydroxy claim 6 , haloalkoxy; aminosulfonyl; or alkylsulfonyl.10. The method of claim 6 , wherein R claim 6 , R claim 6 , Rand Rare hydrogen.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein Ris isopropyl.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris heteroaryl.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rtogether with the atoms to which they are attached form a five or six membered ring that includes one or two heteroatoms selected from O claim 1 , N and S.14. The method of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rtogether with the atoms to which they are attached form a five or six membered ring that includes one or two heteroatoms selected from O claim 1 , N and S.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein Ris isopropyl.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein Ris halo claim 16 , alkoxy claim 16 , haloalkoxy or hydroxy.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein Ris halo claim 17 , alkoxy claim 17 , alkylsulfonyl claim 17 , aminosulfonyl or heteroaryl.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein Ris halo claim 22 , alkoxy claim 22 , haloalkoxy or hydroxy.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein Ris halo claim 23 , alkoxy claim 23 , alkylsulfonyl or aminosulfonyl.27. The ...

KITS AND METHODS FOR NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTATION

The present invention relates to methods of co-administration of various vitamins and mineral compositions, and in a specific embodiment, said methods comprise co-administering one composition comprising vitamin A, beta carotene, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, iron, magnesium and zinc, and a second composition comprising omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA, to supplement the nutritional needs of individuals within physiologically stressful states; and kits provided for co-administration of various vitamin and mineral compositions, and in a specific embodiment, said kits comprise one composition comprising vitamin A, beta carotene, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, iron, magnesium and zinc, and a second composition comprising omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA, to supplement the nutritional needs of individuals within physiologically stressful states. 1. A kit comprising:{'sub': 1', '2', '3', '6', '9', '12', '3, 'a first flavored and chewable composition comprising vitamins and minerals and one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable carriers, wherein the vitamins and minerals being one or more selected from the group consisting of: vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin B, vitamin B, vitamin B, vitamin B, vitamin B, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, iron, magnesium and zinc, and wherein the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable carriers; and'}a second flavored soft gel composition comprising omega-3 fatty acids and one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable carriers.2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable carriers for the first composition comprises one or both of a flavorant and a sweetener.3. The kit of claim 2 , wherein the flavorant is one or more selected from the group consisting of: natural flavor oils claim 2 , synthetic flavor oils claim 2 , flavoring aromatics claim 2 , extracts from plants claim 2 , extracts from leaves claim 2 , extracts from flowers claim 2 , extracts from fruits ...

Treatment and Prophylaxis of Amyloidosis

Methods useful for effecting prophylaxis or treatment of amyloidosis, including AA Amyloidosis and AL amyloidosis, by administering peptides comprising neoepitopes, such as AA fragments from a C-terminal region of AA, and antibodies specific for neoepitopes of aggregated amyloid proteins, for example, antibodies specific for the C-terminal region of AA fibrils. Antibodies for inhibition of formation and/or increasing clearance of amyloid deposits in a patient thus effecting prophylaxis or treating amyloid disease.

COMPOSITION FOR ADMINISTERING AN NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST TO A SUBJECT

The invention provides extended release amantadine compositions for once daily administration of amantadine to a subject. 1. A pharmaceutical composition in a unit dosage form comprising memantine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof , wherein the pharmaceutical composition is in a sustained release form , and wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises coated cores having about 8% to 16.5% (by weight) of a sustained release coating comprising:(i) ethyl cellulose; and(ii) hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC);wherein the ethyl cellulose to HPMC ratio is about 8:2 to 9:1.2. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the sustained release coating is substantially resistant to gastric conditions.3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the sustained release coating is erodible under conditions prevailing in the gastrointestinal tract.4. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , comprising 12.5 mg to 40 mg memantine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , comprising 20 mg to 40 mg memantine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.6. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , comprising 22.5 mg to 40 mg memantine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.7. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , having a memantine in vitro dissolution profile of between 0.1% to 20% in one hour claim 1 , 5% to 30% in two hours claim 1 , 40% to 80% in six hours claim 1 , and 50% to 90% in 10 hours claim 1 , wherein the in vitro dissolution profile is determined using a USP type 2 (paddle) dissolution system at 50 rpm claim 1 , at a temperature of 37±0.5° C. claim 1 , in 500 ml water.8. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the sustained release coating comprises about 11.2% to 16.5% (by weight) of the pharmaceutical composition.9. A pharmaceutical composition in a unit dosage form comprising memantine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 1 , wherein the ...

CATALYZED SCR FILTER AND EMISSION TREATMENT SYSTEM

Provided is a catalyst article for simultaneously remediating the nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons present in diesel engine exhaust streams. The catalyst article has a soot filter coated with a material effective in the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) of NOx by a reductant, e.g., ammonia. 1. A catalyst article consisting essentially of a wall flow monolith and a catalytic material , wherein the wall flow monolith has a plurality of longitudinally extending passages fatined by longitudinally extending walls bounding and defining said passages , wherein the passages comprise inlet passages having an open inlet end and a closed outlet end , and outlet passages having a closed inlet end and an open outlet end , the wall flow monolith has a porosity of from 50% to 60% and an average pore size of from 10 to 25 microns , and the wall flow monolith contains the catalytic material;{'sup': '3', 'wherein the catalytic material comprises an SCR catalyst composition including a slurry-loaded washcoat of a zeolite and base metal selected from one or more of a copper and iron component, the washcoat permeating the walls at a loading up to 2.4 g/in, the wall flow monolith having integrated, NOx and particulate removal efficiency in which presence of the catalytic material in the wall flow monolith catalyzes the oxidation of soot.'}2. The catalyst article of claim 1 , wherein the SCR catalyst composition permeates the walls of the monolith at a concentration of at least 1.3 g/in.3. The catalyst article of claim 2 , wherein there is from 1.6 to 2.4 g/inof SCR catalyst composition disposed on the wall flow monolith.4. The catalyst article of claim 1 , wherein the SCR catalyst composition is effective to catalyze the reduction of NOx at a temperature below about 600° C. and is able to aid in regeneration of the wall flow monolith by lowering the temperature at which soot captured by the wall flow monolith is combusted.5. The catalyst article of ...