Abstract: Oral compositions comprising cinnamaldehyde, and methods or improving circulation and improving circulation by administering such compositions, are described. Methods and uses are describe that include the administration of an effective amount of the oral compositions to improve circulation and increasing nerve sensitization, while also resulting in improved balance, and reduced pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the hands and feet, as well as reduced restlessness, fatigue, and tiredness of the legs.

Abstract: The invention provides unit dosage forms and methods that are effective to improve prostate function. Such unit dosage forms and methods are useful to decrease bladder discomfort and improve urinary flow in men.

Abstract: The invention provides unit dosage forms and methods that are effective to improve prostate function. Such unit dosage forms and methods are useful to decrease bladder discomfort and improve urinary flow in men.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods that are effective to improve NO production in vivo and/or to increase NO levels in blood. Such compositions and methods may be useful to improve the effects of PDE5 inhibitors, for example, on erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods that are effective to improve NO production in vivo and/or to increase NO levels in blood. Such compositions and methods are useful to improve sexual function in males and females.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the transdermal delivery of substances, e.g., for warming skin. Some aspects of the invention are generally directed to formulations that are able to deliver warming sensations to the skin to the skin within seconds, as opposed to minutes as in certain prior art formulations. In some embodiments, the composition may include warming agents, such as vanillyl butyl ether, which have an onset time of less than 1 minute, in addition to more longer-term warming agents such as oleoresin of capsicum. Other components, such as menthoxypropanediol, may be used in some cases, e.g., to provide a cooling sensation in addition to the warming effects of the warming agents. Surprisingly, this may enhance the warming effect of the warming agent. In addition, in some cases, the formulation may contain a nitric oxide donor, such as L-arginine, which may increase blood flow in the skin, and/O or a high salt environment to facilitate delivery into the skin.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods that are effective to improve NO production in vivo and/or to increase NO levels in blood. Such compositions and methods are useful to increase oxygenation of the brain and to improve cognitive function.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and unit dosage forms that are effective to improve sexual performance. Such compositions and unit dosage forms are useful to increase duration of sexual intercourse, satisfaction with sexual intercourse, and improve erectile function in men.

Abstract: The invention provides unit dosage forms and methods that are effective to improve prostate function. Such unit dosage forms and methods are useful to decrease bladder discomfort and improve urinary flow in men.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods that are effective to improve NO production in vivo and/or to increase NO levels in blood. Such compositions and methods may be useful to improve the effects of PDE5 inhibitors, for example, on erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods that are effective to improve NO production in vivo and/or to increase NO levels in blood. Such compositions and methods are useful to increase oxygenation of the brain and to improve cognitive function.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods that are effective to improve NO production in vivo and/or to increase NO levels in blood. Such compositions and methods may be useful to improve the effects of PDE5 inhibitors, for example, on erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods that are effective to improve NO production in vivo and/or to increase NO levels in blood. Such compositions and methods may be useful to improve the effects of PDE5 inhibitors, for example, on erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension.

Abstract: A power system including a variable speed generator set for supplying power to an electrical power grid is provided. The generator set includes an engine and a generator. A power converter is connected to the generator set and a DC bus. The power converter is configured to convert the electrical power provided by the generator set and supply the converted power to the bus. The system includes an energy storage device and a DC to DC converter connected to the energy storage device and the DC bus. A controller is configured to control the amount of power supplied by the energy storage device to the power grid.

Abstract: A system for supplying power to a motor driven pump. The system includes a variable speed electrical generator driven by an engine and a variable frequency drive connected to the output of the generator. The motor is powered by the output of the variable frequency drive. The system also includes a controller for changing the frequency of the output of the variable frequency drive and thereby changing the speed of the motor and the pump.

Abstract: A method of optimizing the dispatch of generators connected to an electrical grid. At least one of the gensets is a variable-speed genset. The optimum dispatch for each load condition is continuously updated by changing the load distribution slightly, testing for performance improvement and updating the distribution set points if improvement is found. Alternatively, the power system may be controlled so that the optimum dispatch for each load condition is determined with the use of an online model that is continuously updated with actual operational data to thereby determine the optimum dispatch.

Abstract: A method of controlling a pair of inverters connected in parallel and providing power to a motor. The speed of the motor is adjusted by varying the amplitude or frequency of the voltage supplied by each of the inverters to the motor. The method includes providing a system controller for controlling the frequency of the voltage supplied by each of the inverters. The frequency or amplitude setpoint of the voltage provided by each of the inverters is changed by sending a command signal from the system controller to each of the inverters in order to change the speed of the motor. The frequency or amplitude setpoint is controlled by a slew rate limiter.

Abstract: A generator system including an engine and an electrical generator. An electronic control unit configured to monitor and control the engine and generator is provided. The electronic control unit is configured to monitor the electrical load being supplied by the generator and to determine whether the load has remained within a predetermined range for a predetermined period of time. The electronic control unit is configured to adjust the speed of the engine by a predetermined amount when the load has been determined to have remained within the predetermined range for a predetermined length of time. The electronic control unit is configured to compare the present rate of fuel consumption for the adjusted speed to a stored value for the rate of fuel consumption corresponding to the present electrical load being applied to the generator and subsequently update the stored value for engine speed based on the results of the comparison.

Abstract: An electric power generation system including an engine, an electrical generator, and a system controller. The engine is configured to produce mechanical power and includes an engine controller and a turbocharger for raising air pressure to a boost pressure. The turbocharger is controlled by the engine controller during steady state operation of the system. The electrical generator is mechanically connected to the engine and converts mechanical power into electrical power. The system controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of an electrical load on the generator. During a transient condition during which the electrical load increases, the system controller is configured to directly control the turbocharger in order to change the configuration of the turbocharger in order to increase boost pressure.

Abstract: A modulating valve is described for controlling the flow of a working fluid through a flow orifice. The valve includes a encapsulated armature having a permanent magnet and a pair of soft iron pole pieces within its interior. The armature is axially movable by the passage of current through one or a dual pair of solenoid coils surrounding the armature. A thin webbed sealing disk is stretched over the end of an armature housing extension and acts to close or modulate flow of working fluid by varying the axial clearance between the disk and a stationary annular seat of the flow orifice. The armature is supported on flexure guide springs that allow armature axial motion when axial magnetic forces are applied to the armature. These axial forces are provided by the interaction of the solenoid coil(s) and the field of the permanent magnet.