Abstract: The invention relates to medicine, specifically, to methods for drug preparations screening, more specifically, to choosing a drug and its optimal dose to treat a particular patient. It is suggested to choose a drug preparation basing on the results of culturing of whole heparinized patient's blood in the presence of aqueous solutions of drugs to be compared, to analyze the ratio of —SH and —SS groups in the cellular fraction of patient's blood after culturing, and to choose the drug that makes the greatest value of the given ratio. The method allows decreasing the screening time down to a few hours and is useful in treatment of viral, cancerous, autoimmune, and other diseases.

Abstract: A clothes clip has a biasing spring that imparts a symmetrical force to each of the gripping members of the clothes clip. The two distal ends of the spring press against the fixed jaw of the clip at point equidistant from the central axis, and a central loop of the spring presses against the movable jaw of the clip along its central axis.

Abstract: A compact, rapid upflow deep media filter for removing suspended solids from a liquid flow, which includes: a filter casing having a liquid inlet port, a liquid outlet port, and a filter bed composed of a volume of granular filter media and located between the inlet port and the outlet port; and a screen, selectably movable between a first operative position and a second operative position within the filter casing, whereat in the first operative position the screen maintains the filter bed in a packed state so as to permit filtration therethrough of a liquid flow from the inlet port to the outlet port, and whereat in the second operative position the screen does not maintain the filter bed in a packed state such that in the presence of a liquid flow from the inlet port to the outlet port the volume of filter media expands so as to enable separation therefrom of suspended solids accumulated during filtration of the liquid flow therethrough.

Abstract: An extender piece is disclosed for use in connection with conventional wall molding. The conventional molding includes opposing legs that define a longitudinal channel for electrical cables and wires. The extender is positioned next to the outer edge of one of the legs of the molding. Included at the outer end of the extender are a support wall and a rib defining a receiving channel. By this means, the cover shield for the molding can have one end secured in the receiving groove on one of the legs of the molding and have its other edge secured within the retaining groove of the extender. By this means, a larger size cover shield can be easily fitted on to the molding, thereby quickly and efficiently increasing the effective size of the longitudinal channel for storing cabling and wiring.

Abstract: The CD box holder comprises a substantially flat base plate. A shelf is formed at the bottom to vertically support the CD box. At the top a push panel in combination with a locking panel are rotatably mounted. To utilize the Invention, the bottom edge of the CD box is inserted on the shelf and the top is pushed into the holder until it is held securely in place by the locking panel. To remove the CD box, the locking panel is rotated up and the push panel pushes the CD box out from the holder.

Abstract: A lead-free glow in the dark glaze is provided for ceramic bisques. It includes Frit, Lithium Carbonate, Borax, carboxmethylceullulose and a phosphorus pigment. In some applications, Bentonite and/or Magnesium Sulfate are used. Preservatives and deflocculants may be needed in some applications.

Abstract: An air spoiler for an automotive vehicle according to the present invention includes separate reinforcement members having a main body portion and a flange portion outwardly expanded from the main body. Preferably, a plurality of air-venting apertures are formed at the bottom surface of the main body portion of the reinforcement members so as to discharge air remaining in the reinforcement members. Further, The air spoiler includes an engagement reinforcing member which increases resin-engaged force of the reinforcement member to the air spoiler. An adhesive tape or a plastic primer is employed as the engagement reinforcing member.

Abstract: An improved information marker for a clothes hanger is disclosed. Between the shoulder and the hook of the hanger, a web is secured. At two or more locations on the web, a profiled surface is created. These profiled surfaces engage with fingers on the interior of an information tab, so as to hold the information tab securely on the web and necessarily the hanger.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for generating L-band light source and an optical signal amplifier, specifically, relates to an apparatus for generating L-band light source by increasing amplification gain against an L-band light to execute a stable resonating operation, and to an optical amplifier which amplifies L-band light signal efficiently. That is, it is possible to use the output light of the first optical fiber amplifier 10 as a pumping light of the second optical fiber amplifier 20 by connecting the first optical fiber amplifier 10 for supplying a maximum amplification gain against an input light having a wavelength of 1530 nm to 1560 nm with the second optical fiber amplifier 20 for supplying a maximum amplification gain against an input light having a wavelength of 1570 nm to 1610 nm in series, thus securing a satisfied amplification gain against a L-band light and to generate a desirable light source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suture tightening wound closure device for use on mammals including humans. This device is comprising a smooth suture (to be sewn across an open wound through the skin and underlying tissue) and a suture loop tension means (for closing the wound). This tension means is by grasping one end of the suture, and pulling back its second end, forming a tensioned suture loop, enclosing the wound. Specifically, the device of the present invention is characterized by the tension means having a manual control mechanism (for pulling or releasing said second end). The smooth suture according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention is a suture band, which is flexible for bending along it's length and is resistant to bending along it's width. The device of the present invention also relates to embodiments having in addition a pair of suture supporting skin reinforcing means.

Abstract: A dental implant which contains a bi-cortical anchor apparatus for insertion into a jawbone, the anchor apparatus including a tool receptor for interacting with a tool which facilitates insertion of the apparatus. An implant member arranged for insertion into a jawbone, the member containing a cervix to secure a dental prosthesis and a through conduit to support an anchor apparatus. A complementary system including an implant member and a template, the latter meshing with and helping align the implant member. A method for inserting the implant member into a bore in the jawbone. The method includes drilling a channel in the jawbone through a drill-bit guide channel and inserting a bi-cortical anchor apparatus through the channel and through a conduit of an implant member, anchoring at least two portions of the anchor apparatus.

Abstract: A protective shield is disclosed for housing an electronic toll collection identifier on the outside surface of a motor vehicle. It includes a flat, rectangular base portion with openings at the four corners. Screws are used to install the electronic toll collection identifier and the base portion to the motor vehicle, generally in the vicinity of the license plate. Rubber-coated arms extend outward from the base and substantially surround the electronic toll collection identifier, and thereby protect it from frontal impact.

Abstract: The method for adjusting the temperature set point of a HVAC unit and activating and deactivating the HVAC unit utilizes one sensor to periodically determine the thermostat activity in a controlled environment and a second sensor to measure the temperature of a transfer medium output from said HVAC system. A microprocessor receives, stores and processes information from the two sensors and is connected to and controls the HVAC unit. The first sensor records thermostat activity for the controlled environment at set intervals over a defined time period and they are stored in the microprocessor. An actual HVAC demand model for said controlled environment is created by the microprocessor, based on said recorded thermostat activity. The actual HVAC demand model is compared to an ideal HVAC demand model and a temperature change factor is calculated. Then, the optimum temperature set point for said HVAC unit is determined, based on said temperature change factor.

Abstract: A method and system for real time intra-orally acquiring and registering three-dimensional measurements and images of intra-oral objects and features. An intra-oral fixed global registration position is established inside the oral cavity of a dental patient, enabling real time acquiring measurements and images of intra-oral objects and features located in multiple fields of view of a measuring and imaging device positioned at various locations in the oral cavity of a dental patient, and recording global positions of the measuring and imaging device relative to the same intra-oral fixed global registration position, where the intra-oral fixed global registration position need not be in any particular field of view of measured and imaged intra-oral objects and features.

Abstract: An article includes a colored electroplated metallic coating comprising both nickel and zinc, on an underplate of copper, brass, bright nickel or matt nickel, supported on a metallic or plastic substrate, various colors in the electroplated coating being exemplified. The electrolyte contains Ni2+, Zn2+, (NH4)+ and thiocyanate ions in specified concentrations, but no oxidative ion, color variation of the coating being achieved exclusively by variation of current density, time of the electroplating step and current quantity, provided that the current density at the cathode underplate is within the range of 0.01 to 0.5 A/dm2.