Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical combinations of opioid and non-opioid analgesics in an intimate admixture with an analgesic from a series of N-acylated 4-hydroxyphenylamine derivatives, linked via an alkylene bridge to the nitrogen atom of a 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide group and methods for their use to alleviate pain in mammals. The analgesic combinations exhibit enhanced analgesic potency, do not suppress blood coagulation, and have little hepatotoxic effect.

Abstract: New analgesic compounds, which are prepared by the hydrolysis of N-acylated 4-hydroxyphenylamine derivatives, their synthesis and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed. These compounds surprisingly possess high analgesic activity with little hepatotoxic effect, making them more useful than conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of chronic pain.

Abstract: A filled synthetic sports playing surface is provided comprising, generally, a synthetic grass having fibers secured to a backing fabric. The backing fabric may have single, composite or multiple layers. The fibers can be formed from polyolefins, their co-polymers, or polyamides, and may be monofilament or slit film type yarns. The top dressing comprises natural soil or a synthetic soil or may be a mix of natural soil or synthetic soil with conventional infill material, such as resilient particles, mineral particles coated with a resilient layer or other types of infill materials. Alternatively, the top dressing may include an absorbent material treated with a coloring agent. The filled fabric generally described above may be installed over a drainage system and can have an irrigation system, particularly for an indoor field, in order to simulate wet weather conditions, provide for more realistic game play and manage other aspects of the field.

Abstract: A multi-function portable lavatory apparatus is provided that may be used as a self-supporting portable seat in conjunction with a conventional toilet, as well as a minimal contact portable seat in conjunction with portable bathroom facilities that typically comprise a fixed toilet seat mounted directly upon a waste holding tank

Abstract: In order to prevent potential electrical hazards associated with supplying power downhole, a hanger is provided for either casing or tubing strings, or a plurality of casing or tubing strings, that electrically insulates the internal suspension mechanism of the hanger from the hanger's external seal. Electrical power is typically transferred through a hanger by way of the internal suspension mechanism. If electrical umbilicals are used, connecting devices may be located within the internal suspension mechanism for connecting an upper and lower umbilical and transferring power trough the hanger. If a rigid tubular conductor is used, the suspension mechanism may be ported to allow the passage of electrical feedthroughs or, in the case of tubing hangers, the tubing itself may be charged with electrical power. By insulating the suspension mechanism from the external seal potential electrical hazards are eliminated.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning holds of dirty hopper barges, the apparatus configured for use on a disposal hopper barge floating on a water body, the disposal hopper barge having a substantially lengthwise opening communicating with a hold of the disposal hopper barge and a rolling platform mounted over the lengthwise opening and translatable fore and aft along the lengthwise opening, comprising a cleaning plant mounted on the rolling platform such that translation of the rolling platform along the lengthwise opening permits the cleaning plant to be selectively positioned along the lengthwise opening.

Abstract: An oil skimming apparatus for collecting oil from a surface of a water body is provided comprising a floatable hull, a hollow non-floating cylinder rotatably mounted adjacent a bow of the hull, and an arrangement of scrapers and troughs for scraping oil from the inner and outer surfaces of the cylinder and transporting the collected oil to an oil collection tank. The cylinder has port and starboard open ends, which allow oil to collect on the inner surface of the cylinder during rotation. A pair of bulkheads are fixed inside of the cylinder. A pair of pontoons extend fore of the bow of the floatable hull. The pontoons are spaced apart to form an oil collection area. The cylinder is rotatably mounted in the oil collection area via a drive shaft-member passing through the port and starboard bulkheads.

Abstract: A non-corrosive bore hole cover apparatus for plugging a hole bored in a substrate is provided comprising a top plate molded from a non-metallic material, a bottom plate molded from a non-metallic material, a compressible ring gasket sandwiched between the top and bottom plates, and a threaded bolt. A bottom side of the top plate and a top side of the bottom plate each have an annular gasket locating ridge formed thereon. The compressible ring gasket is sandwiched between the top plate and the bottom plate such that the gasket locating ridges are inserted in either end of the compressible ring gasket. The threaded bolt passes through a top plate hole such that a head of the bolt is retained against a top side of the top plate and a tail end of the bolt is threaded through a hole of the bottom plate. The bolt is rotated into the threaded hole to draw the top and bottom plates together to compress and circumferentially expand the gasket.

Abstract: A stacked assembly of disposable rain hoods for displaying and dispensing from a display stand comprising a plurality of disposable rain hoods stacked together and a display holder, the display holder configured to be suspended from the display stand. Each rain hood rain hood has a suspension portion extending from a lower edge of opposing flaps of the rain hood, the suspension portion being detachably connected to the lower edge of the flaps by a frangible perforation. The stack of disposable hoods are fixedly attached to the display holder via the suspension portions of the rain hoods such that a selected disposable rain hood may be selectively detached from the suspension portion by pulling the disposable hood relative to the holder to thereby break the frangible perforation. A head stop is preferably provided for properly positioning the head of a user in the disposable rain hood.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying and dispensing disposable rain protection devices comprising a sign holder and a bracket member on the sign holder, the bracket member configured to hold disposable rain protection devices when the bracket member is mounted on a wall. The bracket member comprises a pair of hooks. A support portion of each hook extends from the sign holder. A suspension portion of each hook is positioned to extend outward from the wall and the sign holder when the device is mounted on the wall to thereby permit the suspension portion to hold the disposable rain protection devices for display and dispensing. The bracket member further comprises an elongated bar, the elongated bar fixedly positioned substantially along a lower edge of the sign holder, and an upper end the support portions of the hooks fixedly positioned on either end of the elongated bar.

Abstract: An apparatus for guiding wireline into a well bore comprising an insert bowl, the insert bowl having a substantially vertical groove formed in an interior surface thereof. A rotation means is preferably provided on the insert bowl, the rotation means configured and positioned to rotate against a wireline and maintain the wireline substantially in the groove when the insert bowl is positioned in a rotary table of a drilling platform, to thereby prevent damage to the wireline during wireline and drilling operations. The rotation means preferably comprises a support member and a wheel rotatably disposed in the support member, the support member being attached to a top of the insert bowl above the groove. The wheel is preferably configured as a sheave having a concave rim.

Abstract: A timber pile connector for splicing an upper and lower timber pile. Subsequent to driving the lower pile substantially into the ground, the connector is embedded into the exposed face of the lower pile. The upper pile is then coaxially aligned with the lower pile and the embedded connector and driven into the ground. Concurrent with the pile driving process, the connector is embedded into the upper pile. The timber pile connector utilizes a penetration-limiting member to limit the depth of penetration of the connector into the upper and lower timber piles.