Abstract: This invention relates to the extraction of biological compounds from plants and animals and to the preparation and tinctures and essences from the extracted materials. The materials are extracted using alcoholic and/or phosphate buffered saline solutions. The extraction step can be performed repeatedly on the residue from the previous step. The rich solution resulting from the extraction can be freeze dried for further use or employed as a fermentation feed. The fermenter product can be freeze dried for further use. The invention also makes use of the residues resulting from the extraction and fermentation reactions.

Abstract: A game system is implemented on a digital computer that is connected to a network such as the Internet. The game system enables a user to chose members of a football team and play a game of football against an opponent at a remote location. A copy of all game parameters are stored in two different media--a RAM and a disk memory. The user's graphical and keyboard inputs are fed into the RAM as events initiated by the user. The opponent's inputs are fed into the user's disk memory as write statements. A microprocessor is used periodically and systematically to compare the parameters in the user's RAM to the parameters stored in the user's disk memory. If there is a discrepancy between the RAM parameters and the disk memory parameters, the microprocessor will update any of the parameters on the user's RAM or send write signals to update the opponent's disk memory based upon the type of discrepancy detected.

Abstract: The preparation of extracts of seed coats of lentil (Lens esculenta) as a representative member of the Leguminosae, extracted with a range of volatile solvents, such as methanol, acetone, singly or a mixture with water, and food solvents, such as ethyl acetate and ethanol, to yield such extracts that are water-soluble, which contain a rich mixture of condensed tannins (procyanidins and prodciphinidin as glycosides), together with a flavanone (luteolin) and flavonols (quercetin, kaempferol) and phenolic acids (ferulic acid, protocatechuic acid, caffeic acid) and which possess the ability to quench organic free radicals, to scavenge superoxide, to inhibit the oxidation of water soluble nutrients such as vitamin C, as well as the oxidation of fat-soluble nutrients such as essential fatty acids, and to limit damage due to oxidants linked to inflammatory conditions, and to inhibit certain cells responsible for inflammation, is disclosed.

Abstract: Opossum whole serum exhibits a life saving property by neutralizing the lethality of venoms from all major families of poisonous snakes, and therefore an injection of Opossum serum can used as a novel treatment for many types of envenomation. Preferably, the injectable treatment for envenomation should be a composition obtained from the fraction of Opossum whole serum which contains the LTNF, i. e. the so called "LTNF-n", in purity. A method is given for the manufacture of a LTNF from the serum of an opossum (Didelphis virginiana) serum, by fractionating the opossum serum and isolating this select fraction from the plurality of fractions having an N terminal amino acid sequence given by SEQ ID No: 1. A short peptide was synthesized having SEQ ID No: 1. The synthetic peptide having the sequence SEQ ID No: 1 shows lethal toxin neutralizing activity similar to the natural LTNF from opossum or mongoose sera. The synthetic LTNF also has life saving utility.

Abstract: There is provided a method for accessing a handgun concealed beneath an upper body garment. The method is carried out by providing the upper body garment with an access port through a front portion of the garment. A panel is provided in covering relationship with the access port. A portion of a perimeter of the panel is secured to the garment with a releasible fastener. A portion of the perimeter of the panel is released to expose the access port and the handgun is then accessed through the access port. A garment suitable for carrying out the invention is further disclosed, as is a method for concealing a handgun with the garment.

Abstract: Rare elements, which can be selected from Ni, Cu, W, Li, N, Ce, Sn, Y, Nd, Nb, Co, La, Pb, Ga, Mo, Th, Cs, Ge, Sm, Gd, Be, Pr, Se, As, Hf, Dy, U, B, Yb, Er, Ta, Br, Ho, Eu, Sb, Tb, Lu, Tl, Hg, I, Bi, Tm, Cd, Ag, In, Se, Pd, Pt, Au, He, Te, Rh, Re, Ir, Os, and Ru can be used to tag commodities, including explosive materials, with a unique tagging agent.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for identifying the source of a transported chemical shipment. The method employs either a chemical element or an organic compound with one or more atoms that are non-radioactive isotopes generally not found in nature. A small quantity of the isotopic compound is introduced into the storage vessel containing the chemical to be transported prior to shipment of the chemical. Upon arrival at its destination point, a sample of the chemical shipment is analyzed. Matching the isotopic compound found in the chemical with the isotopic compound introduced into the storage vessel prior to shipment is indicative that the shipped chemical is identical to the chemical received. Non-radioactive materials may further be employed for detecting the source of a newly introduced contaminant in a water supply. The chemical substance may be a non-radioactive isotope of the chemical shipment being transported.

Abstract: Herpoxin, herpes virus inhibitor consists of two proteins isolated from snake venom of Naja n. kaouthia, which separately and together inhibit the replication of herpes simplex viruses type 1 and type 2 in cell cultures. Herpoxin is characterized as a purified component of snake venom, of the phospholipase A.sub.2 (PhA2) enzyme family, which inhibits production of the typical cytopathogenic effects (CPE) produced by herpes viruses type 1 and type 2. Herpoxin consists of two peptides Herp-A and Herp-B having molecular weights 14,000 and 15,000 daltons, respectively, as revealed by gel electrophoresis. The partial sequence for the first fifteen N-terminal amino acids of both Herp-A and Herp-B is: Asn-Leu-Tyr-Gln-Phe-Lys-Asn-Met-Ile-Gln-Cys-Thr-Val-Pro-Asn, which will be referred to as SEQ ID No: 1. The known partial sequences for Herp-A and Herp-B proteins are identical and are typical of phospholipases. However, Herp-A and Herp-B are antigenicaily distinct.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mounting clip for joining siding panels. The clip has a first face and a second face. The clip is formed from a continuous metal strip. The continuous metal strip is bent generally into a FIG. 4 configuration and has an upright leg, a diagonal leg, and a angled leg. Each leg has a first end and a second end and a first face and a second face which correspond to the first face and the second face of the strip. The second end of the upright leg is connected to the first end of the diagonal leg by a first bight and the second end of the diagonal leg is connected to the first end of the angled leg by a second bight. The clip is especially well suited for joining a top out panel to a trim strip. In a preferred embodiment barbs and a point are provided to improve the connection between the topout panel and the clip.

Abstract: There is disclosed a panel clip for siding. The clip is especially useful for installing a top siding row on a next to top siding row. The clip has a first face and a second face. The clip is formed from a continuous metal strip. The clip has a generally J-shaped portion and a generally inverted V-shaped portion. The generally J-shaped portion has a first end corresponding to an upper end of the J and a second end corresponding to a tail end of the J. The generally inverted V-shaped portion has an apex, a first end, a first leg extending between the apex and the first end, a second end, and a second leg extending between the apex and the second end. Each leg has a first face and a second face corresponding to the first face and the second face of the continuous metal strip. The first end of the generally inverted V-shaped portion is connected to the second end of the generally J-shaped portion to form a generally S-shaped bend with the second leg of the generally inverted V-shaped portion.

Abstract: A safety device for electrical circuit breakers has a base member adapted to be mounted adjacent at least one and preferable a column of circuit breakers. The base member has a plurality of parallel, spaced, transverse grooves. A cover assembly is hingedly attached to one end of the base member and has a like plurality of protrusions depending therefrom, each protrusion aligned to be received in a respective groove of the base member. A plurality of locking pins, each locking pin having an elongated body portion and an integral breaker engaging head, the body portion having a plurality of spaced apart, longitudinally extending, elongated slots, are adapted to be selectively received in the grooves of the body member. The protrusions of the cover assembly are received in respective slots in the locking pins to secure the locking pins in place in the base member.

Abstract: PVC panels for a bulkhead are characterized by an elongated S-shaped cross section and an axial passage extending from top to bottom. The panels are joined by tenon in mortise joints, preferably via a spade shaped tenon. The assembly is capped with a channel to position and strengthen the upper ends of the panels. A stake positioned through the passage and into the earth also secures the panels. The panels are positioned by water flow through the passage during the sinking process. Soil stabilization chemicals can also be introduced through the passage. A nozzle for the lower end of the passage is also disclosed.

Abstract: Opossum whole serum exhibits a life saving property by neutralizing the lethality of venoms from all major families of poisonous snakes, and therefore an injection of Opossum serum can used as a novel treatment for many types of envenomation. Preferably, the injectable treatment for envenomation should be a composition obtained from the fraction of Opossum whole serum which contains the lethal toxin neutralizing factor, i.e. the so called "natural LTNF", in purity. A method is given for the manufacture of a lethal toxin neutralizing factor from the serum of an opossum (Didelphis virginiana) serum, by fractionating the opossum serum and isolating this select fraction from the plurality of fractions having an N terminal amino acid sequence given by SEQ ID No: 1. A short peptide was synthesized having SEQ ID No: 1. The synthetic peptide having sequence SEQ ID No: 1 shows lethal toxin neutralizing activity similar to the natural LTNF from opossum or mongoose sera. The synthetic LTNF also has life saving utility.

Abstract: A dye is incorporated into the pressure medium used to test a vessel for pressure leaks. The dye is preferably fluorescent, and the vessel is preferably inspected using a light source which causes the dye to fluoresce. The pressure medium can vary widely, for example, air, other gas, water, or petroleum based pressure mediums can be used. When the pressure medium is gaseous, the dye is preferably atomized and introduced into the vessel along with the pressure medium. The site of any leaks is easily detected because of marking by the dye. The process eliminates the need for submerging the pressurized vessel or observing the vessel for pressure decay. The dyes used may remain within the vessel after the test procedure and have utility as a long term leak detection tool. Apparatus and leak detection methods are disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mounting clip for siding. The clip has a first face and a second face. The clip is formed from a continuous metal strip. The continuous metal strip has a portion of a generally J-shaped configuration. The generally J-shaped portion has a first upright leg and a second upright leg connected by a generally U-shaped bight. The second end of the first upright leg is connected to the first end of the generally U-shaped bight. The second end of the U-shaped bight is connected to the first end of the second upright leg. The continuous metal strip has at least one outwardly facing barb protruding from the second face of the second upright leg. The at least one outwardly facing barb points away from the U-shaped bight. When the clip is positioned over the top butt of a lower panel, the bottom butt of an upper panel can be engaged by the at least one barb to position the upper panel above the lower panel.

Abstract: Novel cancer cell inhibitors have been isolated from the venoms of poisonous snakes Crotalus atrox and Naja n. kaouthia; they are called Atroporin and Kaotree, respectively. The cancer cell inhibitors Atroporin and Kaotree are characterized as potent anti cancer agents. Atroporin and Kaotree, individually, or combined together selectively kill various types of cancer cells in concentrations as low as 0.5 .mu.g/ml. Atroporin and Kaotree are characterized as stable protein components of venoms consisting of peptides whose molecular weights are approximately 35,000 and 6,000 daltons, revealed by gel electrophoresis. The partial sequence of Atroporin for its first fifteen N-terminal amino acids is:SEQ ID: 1 =[Val, Ile]-[Val, Ile]-Gly-Gly-Asp-Glu-(Cys)-Asn-Ile-Asn- Glu-His-Arg-Ser-Leuand, similarly for Kaotree:SEQ ID: 2=Met-Glu-Cys-Tyr-Arg-Met-Ser-Asn-Ile-Val- Thr-Cys-Gln-Pro-Trp.Neither of these sequences appear in standard data bases including all known proteins, therefore they are novel proteins.

Abstract: The system concept of the C3M2 System is to have the capability of providing a Processor for each major processing step of automated data processing, i.e. if you have four steps then you need a minimum of four but it could be 8 or 12 or 16 processors. The four major complementary functions encompass the four major functions of data processing (Input/Output, Data Computation, Storage and User I/F). The system shall be Multi-tasking for each step. Source headers, link lists and entity or object identifiers are the methods that shall be used for identity of the different classes, types and objects for the variety of data in the system. The source and data type are contained in the source header. The class and type identity are contained in the object identifiers. The multi-tasking would be by schedule (interleaved by priority). This was selected instead of cycle sharing for improved concurrency.

Abstract: A convenient bathtub and shower seat, adapted for wall surface mounting within a bathtub with shower stall environment, includes a panel member which is pivotally connected to the shower stall wall for up and down pivotal movement between a vertical storage position and a horizontal use position with downward pivotal movement being limited by the bathtub rear and side walls. Hinge members affixed to the stall wall surface provide the connection for panel member pivotal movement and removal of panel member for cleaning and disinfecting. Storage catch member affixed to the stall wall provides for securing the panel member in the vertical storage position.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mounting clip for siding. The clip has a first face and a second face. The clip is formed from a continuous metal strip having a first generally straight portion, a first U-bend portion, and a second U-bend portion. Each portion has a first face and a second face which correspond to the first face and the second face of the clip. Each portion has a first end and a second end. The second end of the first generally straight portion is attached to the first end of the first U-bend portion. The first U-bend portion bends toward the first face of the strip. The first end of the second U-bend portion is attached to the second end of the first U-bend portion. The second end of the second U-bend portion is positioned between the first end of the first U-bend portion and the first face of the first generally straight portion. The second U-bend portion forms an angle in the range of from about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees with respect to the first U-bend portion.

Abstract: A filtering device well adapted for filtering moisture from a natural gas stream is formed by a tubular housing containing a bed of particulate material, such as gravel. In one embodiment, particulate material is positioned in an upper portion of the housing and a liquid reservoir is provided in a lower portion of the housing. In another embodiment, the housing is packed full of particulate material and the liquid reservoir is provided by a boot depending from the housing.