Abstract: A method of reducing or maintaining intraocular pressure in a mammalian eye, e.g., affected with glaucoma, is disclosed. This method comprises administering directly to the mammalian eye an effective amount of one or more 2-cycloalkylamino oxazolines, salts thereof, bases thereof and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Certain (2-imidazolin-2-ylamino) quinoxalines are disclosed. Such quinoxalines reduce or maintain intraocular pressure when administered directly to the eye of a mammal.

Abstract: Lenses and methods of lens attachment are disclosed which provide for highly effective, e.g., secure, attachment of the lens to the patient's cornea. Lenses are configured which are particularly adapted to be overlaid with corneal tissue to protect the lenses from forces parallel to the radial axis of the lens and generally parallel to the anterior surface of the lens optic.

Abstract: An apparatus useful as a headrest in conjunction with a seat having a back and a head support extending upwardly from the seat back comprises a pillow defined by mutually opposing end walls, a curved sidewall and an opposing, preferably a substantially flat, sidewall, and adapted to be removably secured to the head support so that the head or neck of a human person seated in the seat contracts the curved sidewall; and at least one securement element affixed to the opposing sidewall of the pillow and capable of being placed around the head support, either substantially transverse or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the head support to removably secure the pillow to the head support.

Abstract: A method for disinfecting a contact lens is disclosed. This method comprises contacting a contact lens to be disinfected in a liquid medium with chlorine dioxide present in an amount effective to disinfect the contact lens to be disinfected.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a circulating coolant system filter which includes a filter medium and a space into which a supplemental coolant additive can be placed to provide at least one beneficial property to the circulating coolant, the improvement comprising: automatically introducing the supplemental coolant additive into the space in the form of a liquid-powdered solids slurry.

Abstract: A workout apparatus for use in a building having spaced apart structural members in a wall of the building is disclosed. This apparatus comprises a frame sized and adapted to be placed between two of the structural members. A force assembly, preferably hydraulically powered, is sized and adapted to fit within the frame when not in use. This assembly, when in use, acts to provide a force against which an adult human can exercise at least one body part.

Abstract: A dispenser for a cosmetic comprising:an applicator member and a cover member that can be separated for use and joined for storage;the applicator member including an applicator tip to be used for cosmetic application purposes; andthe cover member defining a compartment adapted to contain a supply of cosmetic, the cover member including a first cover portion, a second cover portion and an extrusion mechanism, the extrusion mechanism operable for moving an amount of cosmetic from the compartment in response to moving the first cover portion relative to the second cover portion.

Abstract: A composition and process for cleaning an aluminum-containing article is disclosed. The process comprises contacting a debris-laden aluminum-containing article with a composition at conditions effective to do at least one of the following: (1) remove at least a portion of the debris from the aluminum-containing article and (2) condition at least a portion of the debris for removal from the aluminum-containing article. The composition comprises water; at least one polycarboxylic acid component selected from the group consisting of polycarboxylic acids, salts of polycarboxylic acids and mixtures thereof; at least one acidic component in an amount effective to increase the solubility of the polycarboxylic acid component in the composition; and at least one acid acting enzyme in an amount effective to at least facilitate the removal of debris from an aluminum-containing article contacted with the composition.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for inserting a lens into an eye. The apparatus comprises a cradle acting to hold the lens, e.g., in a deformed state, prior to insertion of the lens into the eye, the cradle being constructed, preferably of a shape memory alloy, so as to release the lens in response to a change in temperature; and an insertion assembly associated with the cradle and acting to insert, and preferably withdraw, the cradle into, and preferably from, the eye.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for holding tubing, e.g., intravenous tubing, comprises a clamp housing, and at least one tubing clip secured to the housing and being capable of being opened and closed to accept and hold, respectively, a segment of hollow tubing without changing the cross-sectional shape of the segment of hollow tubing. A method for holding a segment of hollow tubing is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for chemically modifying at least one component of a hydrocarbon-based material comprising: contacting the hydrocarbon-based material with at least one metal component selected from the group consisting of vanadium components in which vanadium is present in the 5+ oxidation state in an amount effective to promote the chemical modification of at least one component of the hydrocarbon-based material, iron components in which iron is present in the 3+ oxidation state in an amount effective to promote the chemical modification of at least one component of the hydrocarbon-based material, managanese components in which manganese is present in the 3+ oxidation state in an amount effective to promote the chemical modification of at least one component of the hydrocarbon-based material and mixtures thereof, and at least one oxygen transfer agent in an amount effective to do at least one of the following: maintain at least partially the promoting activity of the metal component; produce at least a portion of

Abstract: A composition and process for cleaning an aluminum-containing article is disclosed. The process comprises: contacting a debris-laden aluminum containing article with a composition at conditions effective to do at least one of the following: (1) remove at least a portion of the debris from the aluminum-containing article and (2) condition at least a portion of the debris for removal from the aluminum-containing article, the composition comprising water, at least one tartaric component selected from the group consisting of racemic tartaric acid, salts of racemic tartaric acid and mixtures thereof, at least one acidic component in an amount effective to increase the solubility of the tartaric component in the composition, and at least on surface active component; andrecovering the aluminum-containing article having at least a portion of the debris removed therefrom.

Abstract: A lens container assembly comprising:a lens container acting to hold a lens, and including a base and a lens cover moveable relative to the base and acting together with the base to form a compartment of sufficient size to contain the lens;a carrier acting to carry the lens container and being movable so that by moving the carrier, the lens container is placed in a closed position with the lens cover in relative proximity to the base or in an opened position with the lens cover relatively separated from the base; anda housing acting to hold the carrier and being adapted so that the carrier is movable relative thereto, the housing including a cam acting to at least assist in moving the lens container to the opened position.

Abstract: A thermophilic-acidophilic alga, strains of Cyanidium caldarium, is disclosed as having a very effective external uptake of metals from metal-containing aqueous media. A process is disclosed for producing at least one polysaccharide comprises contacting an acidic aqueous medium containing at least one added metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, aluminum and mixtures thereof and at least one acidophilic microorganism at conditions effective for the growth of the microorganism and the production of polysaccharide by the microorganism.

Abstract: A catheter sized and adapted to be passed through a tortuous path into a desired location in a human medical patient's body is disclosed. This catheter includes a deflection system, such as a bellows located at or near the distal end of the catheter. The distal end portion of the catheter can be controllably deflected, relative to the remainder of the catheter, by activating, e.g., pressurizing, the deflection system. This controlled deflection allows one to easily maneuver the catheter through the tortuous path.

Abstract: A sleeve useful on a surgical instrument, in particular an instrument for treating the eye such as a vitrectomy cutter, is disclosed. Such sleeve includes a hollow elongated sleeve portion with at least one fluid outlet at or near its distal end portion, and a hub secured to the sleeve portion and adapted to receive at least a portion of the surgical instrument. The present sleeve is made of one or more organic polymeric materials and provides substantial benefits, e.g., providing effective fluid seals and being non-irrigating in use, and being disposable after use.

Abstract: A micro pH sensor is constructed by reacting powdered aminoalkylated cellulose with a dye to covalently bond the dye to the aminoalkyl groups on the cellulose. Any excess unreacted aminoalkyl groups are blocked with a blocking agent and the dye containing powdered cellulose is taken up in a solvent. A portion of the solvated dye containing cellulose is deposited in association with an optical fiber. The cellulose is regenerated into a solid matrix by acid treatment of the solvated dye containing cellulose to deposit the dye containing celllulose matrix on the optical fiber.

Abstract: A replacement disc for use between adjacent vertebrae comprising:a body portion having substantially opposing first and second surfaces and being adapted to fit and be held between the adjacent vertebrae; first securement means extending out from the first surface and acting to secure the replacement disc to the first adjacent vertebra; and second securement means extending out from the second surface and acting to secure the replacement disc to the second adjacent vertebra.