Abstract: A composition and method for treating some symptoms associated with cognitive and emotional conditions wherein the composition comprises at least one butyrate alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of n-butyric acid, preferably, a mixture of calcium and magnesium butyrate.

Abstract: A U-shape and/or nozzle-U-loop fermentor has a U-part consisting of an essentially vertical downstream part (2), an essentially vertical upstream part (4), a U-shape bend part (3) which connects the lower ends of the downstream and upstream parts, an inline pump (12) placed in the U-part for circulation of fermentation liquid in the fermentor, a top part (5) which is placed above the upper end of the downstream part, gas supply members (7, 8, 9, 10) which are provided in the U-part with appending static-mechanical mixing members (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) for the comminution of the gases introduced into the fermentation liquid, and supply numbers for water and nutrient salts (18) and (19), respectively, and in connection with the supply members (7, 8, 9, 10, 18, 19) or in by-pass arrangements in connection therewith one (or more) ion sensor(s) or analyser(s) (20, 21, 22, 23) for sensing the concentration of at least one of the ion species phosphate, ammonium, nitrate and hydrogen ion, oxygen sensor(s) for sensing t

Abstract: A gel delivery system for promoting bioavailability and uptake of vitamins, minerals and other nutritional supplements comprises a gel base, preferably including agar, water and a bioavailablity enhancing composition that promotes absorption of the carried substance in the digestive tract.

Abstract: A daily administration of a rose-hip concentrate and fish oil is used to treat and/or alleviate the symptoms associated with joint disease such as osteoarthritis, specifically joint pain and stiffness. By administering the combination on a daily basis, a significant reduction in pain and stiffness of the joints affected by joint disease is attained which allows individuals suffering from joint disease to substantially resume daily activities.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are used to maintain a relatively constant, preferably positive, pressure in a poultry house which houses egg laying poultry, the constant pressure resulting in an increase in egg production while assuring adequate ventilation in the building.

Abstract: The present invention relates to analogs of estradiol, which, in their most preferred embodiment, act as locally active estrogens without significant systemic action. A series of 16&agr;-carboxylic acid substituted steroids and their esters is presented which exhibit excellent biological activity for use in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of symptomology associated with menopause. The present invention is therefore directed to compounds according to the structure: Where R is H, a C1 to C5 alkyl, vinyl, CF3, CH2CH2F, CH2CHF2 or CH2CF3; and m is from 0-2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Preferably, R is methyl, ethyl, propyl, iso-propyl, butyl, iso-butyl, pentyl, neo-pentyl, vinyl, CF3, CH2CH2F, CH2CHF2 or CH2CF3 and m is 0. More preferably, R is methyl, ethyl, CH2CH2F, CH2CHF2 or CH2CF3 and m is 0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing a high gloss coating on a printed surface. In the present method, an aqueous coating composition is deposited onto a surface to be printed using a blanket roller coating face which is a low energy, non-stick, smooth surface profile. In the present method, simultaneous with the deposition of aqueous coating onto a substrate, or shortly thereafter, pressure either alone or in combination with heat may be applied to the coating in order to create a substantially tack-free surface conforming to the surface of the coating face. By using a highly polished coating face, high gloss coatings may be readily obtained using this methodology in a number of traditional printing techniques including wet trap inline sheet-fed printing, heat-set offset printing, dry trap inline flexographic printing, offset web-fed printing and gravure printing.

Abstract: The invention uses the electro-kinetic principle for a method for the cleaning of materials contaminated with heavy metals, whereby use is made of an apparatus comprising two charge-selective ion-exchange membranes with different charges combined with an inner and an outer electrolyte solution chambers which are separated by the membranes which serve a blocking function. A surprisingly good degree of removal is achieved, particularly in relation to the current consumption, and at the same time the heavy metals can be precipitated in a separate vessel such that they can be reused.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the structure: Where R is H or CH3; R2 is phosphate which can be free acid or salt; R3 is H, F, Cl, Br, I, OCH3, OCF3 , CF3 or a C1-C3 alkyl group; R4 is H, F, Cl, Br, I, OCH3, OCF3 or CF3; and R5 and R6 are each independently H, F, Cl, Br, I, OCH3, OCF3 or CF3, with the proviso that when any two of R3, R4, R5 or R6 are other than H, the other two of R3, R4, R5 or R6 are H which may be used to treat neoplasia, including cancer.

Abstract: A tool for assisting in the latching and unlatching of boot buckles has an elongated member, an opening at a forward end for receiving an end of a tensioning lever therein, and a loop, for engaging a pair of ski boots such that a single, small compact tool can be used as both a latching tool and a boot carrier.

Abstract: A station for checking labels, in particular auto-adhesive labels, in a labeling machine, cooperates with a control unit and has a working group for removing defective labels from a label carrier band. The working group has a knurled roller idling on a rotation axis and disposed inside a related windowed casing freely supported by an axle of the knurled roller. The windowed casing has a vertical plate with upstream and downstream edges. A tightening roller, also idling on a rotation axis, guides the band in cooperation with the adjacent working group, while a collecting group cooperates with the working group for collecting defective labels removed from the band. The windowed casing is operated, on command from the control unit, by an actuator and moves from a rest configuration, with the band completely guided by the knurled roller and tightening roller, to a working configuration, with the band engaged by the downstream edge of the plate.

Abstract: In order to make it easier to mount for instance playground equipment comprising a tube construction which is anchored to a base the subject invention offers a simplification by incorporating a means to facilitate the longitudinal adjustment of the grooves in relation to the base. This means comprises a tube piece (2) extending in the tube (1), which tube piece is anchored to the base and which is configured with longitudinal folds for the formation of outwardly open channels (4). In these channels (4) a wedge element (3) is inserted which by means of bolts (6) through the tube (1) can tighten the wedge and due to the cross sectional shape of the grooves cause the tube piece (2) to expand so that it squeezes against the inside of the tube (1). In this manner the tube (1) can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction in connection with both the mounting and the subsequent adjustment.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying particulate materials in superheated steam in a closed container has a cyclone for separating dust from the steam, the cyclone located in an upper part thereof. The cyclone has openings for receiving at least part of the dust laden steam located in an upper part thereof so that large, moist particles are separated and led back to the processing cells before the steam enters the cyclone.

Abstract: In a device for feeding tablets to a blister band moving in a packaging machine, a vibrating container, containing a mass of tablets, features a bottom wall having channels for feeding the tablets. The channels communicate with relative slots made in the bottom wall, and the slots communicate with conveying means which feed the tablets along a predetermined feeding path and release the tablets into respective blisters of the blister band. The conveying means include a plate featuring a plurality of grooves, arranged one beside the other, and a covering element. The covering element is coupled with the plate and is adjustable with respect to the plate and has transversal wings situated inside respective grooves of the plate, so as to define respective channels for conveying the tablets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in pharmaceutical dosage form of coenzyme Q or ubiquinol which can be administered to children in an oral dosage form as a pleasant-tasting liquid. The dosage form comprises an effective amount of coenzyme Q or ubiquinol ranging from about 0.05% to about 10%, more preferably about 1% to about 7.5% by weight of the composition in combination with a minor amount of a polysorbate surfactant such as a Tween™ surfactant, most preferably, polysorbate 80, a major amount of a vegetable oil or triglyceride, in further combination with an amount of phospholipid such as hydroxylated lecithin effective to maintain ubiquinone/ubiquionol in hydrosoluble form and to substantially enhance the palatability of ubiquinone or ubiquinol in combination with a sweetener solution as well as an amount of water preferably ranging from about 5% to about 45% by weight.

Abstract: A method for the cold sterilization of a tunnel-type oven (1) for the hot sterilization of bottles, having an input chamber (3), a hot sterilization chamber (4), a cooling chamber (5) and a conveyor (6). The method consists of a sequence of operating phases which have to be carried out periodically when the oven is empty. The method includes airtightly closing the input (31) and output (51) openings of the oven (1), suppyling a pre-defined amount of cold sterilization fluid mixed with air, until all the inner surfaces of the oven (1) are reached by the fluid, opening a recycling duct (37); stopping the supply of cold sterilization fluid, and supplying the oven (1) with humidity and temperature controlled air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of prodrug forms of (−)-(2S,4S)-1-(2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)cytosine to treat psoriasis, genital warts and other hyperproliferative keratinocyte diseases such as hyperkeratosis, ichthyosis, keratoderma or lichen planus.

Abstract: A medical diagnostic apparatus includes a carrier body, a plurality of rigid substrates each bearing at least one solid-state gamma ray sensor, the substrates being attached to the carrier body, and a computer operatively connected to the sensors for receiving signals therefrom and deriving information about location and size of a source of radioactivity in the patient. The carrier body enables disposition of different gamma ray sensors on different sides of the patient so that the sensors at least partially surround the patient. In an associated medical diagnostic method, a chemical composition containing a radioactive isotope is administered to a patient. A plurality of solid-state sensors sensitive to gamma rays generated by radioactive decay of the isotope are subsequently disposed about the patient, and signals from the sensors are conducted to a computer, which is then operated to derive information about location and size of a source of radioactivity in the patient.