Abstract: The An anchor retrieval assist device including a “U” shaped type of boat bow chock-rope guide and anchor staging and storage device which allows buoy type anchor retrieval devices to be pulled through the guide without rope removal. It is designed to allow pulling of an anchor via the buoy retrieval system with a rope routed through the device and attached to a forward cleat on a boat. The anchor can be easily released from its storage-rest position by raising the anchor rope, tipping the anchor to allow it to roll off the bow rest position into the water. A pin is provided to secure the anchor in the rest position. The device works equally well with or without mechanical buoy type retrievers for anchoring and retrieving the anchor manually.

Abstract: A composition and method for the treatment of arthritis in animals, such as mammals, and a method for making the composition, is disclosed. The composition comprises one or more glucosamines and one or more omega-3-fatty acids and is made by combining an omega-3-fatty acid with a glucosamine.

Abstract: Composite RO membranes having good resistance to halogen attack and high fluxes are disclosed, the composite membranes comprising a microporous polymeric support with an interfacially polymerized salt-rejecting layer thereon comprising an aromatic aliphatic diamide/diimide.