Abstract: An air pre-filter module that is designed and configured to be used in conjunction with air filtration and air cleaning systems that use filters, including commercial and residential heating and air conditioning systems, motor vehicle heating and air conditioning systems, free standing air filtration or cleaning systems and vacuum cleaners that include filters or bagless vacuums. The air pre-filter modules are positioned upstream of conventional air filters and perturb the airflow entering the conventional air filters thereby improving the efficiency of the conventional air filters to remove airborne particles. The air pre-filter modules can include chemical agents that neutralize pathogens, adhesive coatings that trap particles, fragrance oils that add a scent to the filter air and/or fabric strips with loops or hooks that trap hair and other fibrous materials.

Abstract: A small particle removal module that comprises a length of tube having at least one helix shaped portion between opposite ends of the length of tube. The small particle removal module is designed to be attached to the inlet of a vacuum machine and used to vacuum-clean areas. Small particles that are drawn into the small particle removal module by the airflow created by the vacuum machine impact the inner surface of the length of tube. An adhesive coating provided on the inner surface of the length of tube particularly at the at least one helix shaped portion aids in capturing the small particles upstream of the vacuum machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound and the application thereof in treating inflammation or inflammation-related diseases, and more specifically to a compound UTLOH combination. Said compound effectively inhibits the level of LPS-induced PGE2 and NO, while effectively treating inflammatory or inflammatory-related diseases.

Abstract: A series of small molecule, radioprotective agents based on a compound of the general formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n is 1 or 2, and, independently, R is Br, Cl, H—O, H3C—S, and use of the compounds to protect healthy tissue/organs of subjects to reduce the injuries caused by radiation or chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound and the application thereof in treating inflammation or inflammation-related diseases, and more specifically to a compound UTLOH combination. Said compound effectively inhibits the level of LPS-induced PGE2 and NO, while effectively treating inflammatory or inflammatory-related diseases.

Abstract: A pharmaceutically active mycathiozole analog or salt thereof is derived from naturally occurring mycathiozole. The analog or salt is useful in cancer treatment.

Abstract: A series of small molecule, radioprotective agents based on a compound of the general formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n is 1 or 2, and, independently, R is Br, Cl, H—O, H3C—S, and use of the compounds to protect healthy tissue/organs of subjects to reduce the injuries caused by radiation or chemicals.

Abstract: For the reported resveratrol analogs, the (E)-stilbene core structure is either maintained intact or only slightly modified. We use a different approach and introduced a novel heterocyclic benzothiazolium moiety into the (E)-stilbene core to form a series of novel resveratrol analogs for treating angiogenic- and/or inflammation-related disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a novel bottle cap having interlocking function in addition to its function as a conventional bottle cap, whereby a plurality of the caps can be interlocked together to make desired geometrical constructs for entertainment, education, or collection purpose. Also disclosed are methods of reusing bottle caps so that littering of bottle caps to the environment can be reduced.

Abstract: A method by which merchants can assist consumers in monitoring and managing their food supplies, which method involves providing food items each of which have predetermined expiration dates wherein each food item is marked with a scannable code that includes at least each item's identification and each item's expiration date. Upon obtaining the food items by a customer the food items are scanned and the customer is provided with or provided with access to information including each item's identification and each item's expiration date.

Abstract: Cancer patients treated by chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy often suffer serious side effects. Currently, there is only one FDA approved and used as both a chemoprotector and a radioprotector, amifostine, which is associated with significant problems. Disclosed in the present invention are novel methods of using UTL-5g as both a chemoprotector and radioprotector for treating cancer patients in addition to other related methods.

Abstract: A series of platinum compounds and methods of treating cancer by said platinum compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing and/or treating gingivitis which include the use of one or a plurality of TNF-? modulators.

Abstract: Liquid or semi-liquid pharmaceutical compositions for topically treating immune-mediated skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitis, and skin cancer and methods of treating patients having such immune-mediated skin disorders using the compositions.

Abstract: A system of promoting and/or doing business while a potential customer plays an electronic game. The system involves the use of a website, a specially designed web page or pages, and an electronic game that is connected through wired or wireless mechanism to a computer.

Abstract: A series of isoxazole derivatives and methods of treating immune-mediated diseases by isoxazole derivatives are described.

Abstract: A magnetic dart board that includes embedded conductor coils beneath scoring areas. When a dart with a magnetic head strikes a scoring area of the dart board a current is induced in the underlying conductor coil. The induced current provides an electrical signal that is transmitted to an automatic scoring system that calculates and displays scores. The dart board is made from a plurality of layers including a top layer, an insulating layer, a sensing layer and a body layer. The multi-layered dart board is flexible and can be rolled up for storage, shipping and transportation.

Abstract: A series of isoxazole derivatives and methods of suppressing, inhibiting, or preventing disorders mediated by nitric oxide (NO) and/or proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-? (tumor necrosis factor alpha), IL-1 (interlukin-1), and IL-6, are described.

Abstract: A series of dynamic platinum compounds for cancer treatment are described. The compounds may become active and inactive reversibly.

Abstract: Methods of treating cancer employing isoxazole derivatives are described. Compounds and methods of using these compounds for isolating and/or detecting binding proteins, which may be indicative of a disease, are also described.