Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for CGRP. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the VH, VL and CDR polypeptides described herein, and the polynucleotides encoding them. The invention also contemplates conjugates of anti-CGRP antibodies and binding fragments thereof conjugated to one or more functional or detectable moieties. The invention also contemplates methods of making said anti-CGRP antibodies and binding fragments thereof. Embodiments of the invention also pertain to the use of anti-CGRP antibodies, and binding fragments thereof, for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with CGRP.

Abstract: High-purity nitrogen is recovered from combustion gas such as exhaust stack gases, by utilizing selective gas-permeable membranes to separate by rejection, nitrogen from the other gases present in the gas stream.

Abstract: An apparatus for being attached to the fifth-wheel mechanism of towing tractor for towing a disabled tractor-trailer. An arm is pivotally mounted on a body for movement between one or more raised positions and a lowered position. The body is attached to the towing tractor. A coupling mechanism is provided to attach the front of the disabled tractor-trailer to the arm. A lifting mechanism is provided to move the arm between the raised and lowered positions.