Abstract: Aqueous based printing ink compositions adapted for use in gravure and flexographic printing on hydrophobic substrates are prepared by combining a low-viscosity resin emulsion having an average particle diameter of less than about 0.5 microns and comprised of hydrophobic, moisture resistant, adherent resin forming components with a pigment paste containing a water-soluble polymer. The printing inks are substantially devoid of volatile organic solvent.

Abstract: The 5HT.sub.2 receptor antagonizing effect of 2'-?2-(1-methyl-2-piperidyl) ethyl! cinnamanilide, a racemic mixture (R S-MPEC) of S-MPEC and R-MPEC isomers is found to be provided practically entirely by the S-MPEC isomer, the R-MPEC being effectively an impurity. Disclosed are pure S-MPEC, mixtures thereof with up to about 10% of R-MPEC, a novel method of resolving the S-MPEC involving a novel intermediate compound, therapeutic compositions containing S-MPEC, and uses thereof for administration to animals, especially humans, in need of 5HT.sub.2 receptor blockage, as for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, venous and coronary insufficiencies, wound healing, and as analgesic or local anesthetic agents.

Abstract: A method of delivering NO gas to a desired situs on or in the body of a sentient animal, e.g. humans, comprising combining and causing to react a soluble reducing salt, preferably ferrous sulfate, and a nitrite, preferably sodium nitrite, as reactants in the presence of moisture in situ at or adjacent such situs. Means for such delivery include compositions such as tablets, capsules, ointments, creams, lotions, and sprays containing mixtures of particles or granules of the two reactants, and transdermal patches and osmotic pumps for combining solutions of reactant or reactants in situ.

Abstract: A disposable specific gravity tester of liquids such as urine comprising a form-maintaining, flexible or resilient, transparent plastic pipet-type tube, one end of which is integrally closed to form a self-contained bulb, the other normally open end of which is fixedly closed with a solid liquid-permeable plug permitting inward passage there through of the liquid to be tested, and at least one floatable solid testing body in the tube with a predetermined specific gravity at or approximating the expected or normal specific gravity of the liquid; and its method of use, comprising squeezing the bulb while the other plugged end is below the surface of the liquid, releasing the squeezing force to suck up into the tube sufficient liquid to float the testing body or bodies, and observing if and/or which body or bodies sink, float or remain suspended in the liquid.

Abstract: A pulsating release composition comprising natural microspheres, such as pollen grains or spores, into which are loaded a biologically active is subsequently releasable therefrom in a predetermined location in or on a plant or animal in a series (generally 3 or more) of pulses. In one preferred embodiment, the composition comprises a group of substantially similar loaded micropheres coated with multiple barrier layers alternating with multiple active substance layers in a concentric onion-like structure, the barrier layers being slowly soluble to delay release of active substance from the underlying layer thereof until after the pulse of active substance provided by the overlying layer has subsided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for treating or preventing hemorrhoids, comprising administering to a susceptible animal a 5-hydroxytryptamine.sub.2 (5-HT.sub.2) receptor antagonist at an anti-hemorrhoidally effective therapeutic dose.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for inhibiting or suppressing in an animal the contraction of vessels lined with endothelial tissue, which contractions are caused by anoxia or hypoxia. The method comprises administering to such an animal an effective therapeutic (contraction-inhibiting) amount of an avermectin class antibiotic such as ivermectin or a derivative thereof for a time period sufficient to inhibit or suppress said contractions.

Abstract: A biocompatible, strong, radio-opaque high melting glass is obtained by reacting at the melt mono-basic calcium phosphate with phosphoric acid and a radio-opaque-imparting component such as bismuth oxide (Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3) or barium oxide (BaO). After soaking, cooling and drying, the glass may be ground to desired particle size, and is admirably suited for use as a filler, binder, or structural mass in the dental and medical fields.

Abstract: A method of increasing the resistance of plants to damage by freezing conditions by treating the plants, prior to exposure to such conditions, to or with a composition containing a choline salt of a monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid which is absorbed into the plant vascular system where it exerts it cryoprotective effects. Aqueous and powder compositions containing the choline salt combined with glycerin, propylene glycol and/or a water soluble nonionic surface active polyethoxylated polyoxpropylene block copolymer.

Abstract: Loaded pollen grains are disclosed which are suitable for use as delivery systems for introducing biologically active substances into or on plants and animals. Such pollen grains are suitable to deliver both small and large (macromolecules) molecules. Preferred pollen grains are those that have been defatted and then pre-treated to be free of antigenic materials and that have special surface features that facilitate their attachment to tissue surfaces, particularly to mucous membranes. The most preferred pollen grains are those that have spiny or irregular or fragmented surfaces. Also disclosed are a method of pre-treating the pollen grains to remove antigenic materials; a method of loading the pollen grains with the biologically active material; and a method of incorporating such pre-treated, loaded pollen grains into formulations or dosage forms suitable for introduction into or on a plant or animal body.

Abstract: A food product, and especially a packaged meal, prepared from an aqueous composition comprising non-fat milk solids, preferably little or not fat, at least about 2 grams of dietary fiber material in an average serving amount of the food product, and lactase enzyme in an amount sufficient to hydrolyze at least about 75% of the lactose in the composition to glucose and galactose in the food product; and a method of preparing same.

Abstract: A method comprising forming a water-in-oil emulsion of an aqueous phase comprising discrete water-insoluble particles an an aqueous solution of a water-soluble polymerizable monomer, polymerizing said monomer, phase-inverting the water-in-oil emulsion to an oil-in-water emulsion, removing the oil phase from the phase-inverted emulsion to form an aqueous latex, adding to the latex an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable second monomer, and polymerizing said second monomer to produce hydrophobic resin-encapsulated water-insoluble particles; and the resulting encapsulated particles.

Abstract: Orally ingestible compositions for reduction of blood cholesterol levels comprising cholestyramine and as deodorant material a water-soluble carbonhydrate syrup such as high fructose corn syrup or a liquid alcohol polyol humectant such as glycerine. The components are blended to form a deodorized powder which may be added to water to form a beverage or mixed with an additional carbohydrate material such as polydextrose to form a unitary orally ingestible product such as a wafer.

Abstract: For better control of pain, fever, inflammation and platelet aggregation in the human blood system, a tablet containing a relatively smaller amount of aspirin capable of rapid dissolution or disintegration in the oral, preferably sublingual, cavity permitting rapid absorption of the aspirin from the saliva into the blood system, and method of using such tablet.

Abstract: An improved non-dairy liquid food product is made by adding dietary fiber and calcium to a fruit juice or a drink. The dietary fiber may include soluble, insoluble dietary fiber or mixtrues there of. Any soluble, insoluble, organic or inorganic calcium salt may be employed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for increasing the resistance of plants to damage by non-freezing dehydrating conditions comprising treating the plants with an aqueous medium containing a nonionic surface active polyethoxylated polyoxypropylene block copolymer of about 2,000 to 9,000 average molecular weight, and optionally urea and/or a UV absorber, and/or finely ground, readily dispersible zinc oxide, aluminum oxide or titanium dioxide reflecting agent, and compositions for use in such method.

Abstract: An eyeglass temple bar having an oblong shaped recess in its inner side and retained in said recess an identification strip of flexible sheet material and preferably a removable window strip of transparent flexible sheet material covering said identification strip, and eyeglasses comprising one or two such temple bars.

Abstract: A liquid dye composition comprising an organic solvent-soluble premetallized azo dyestuff in a volatile organic solvent medium, said composition further containing a finely divided silica thickening agent and/or xylol, toluol, perchlorethylene or mineral spirits or any mixture thereof. A process for coloring a porous substrate, preferably stone, comprising applying thereto a liquid dye composition comprising an organic solvent-soluble premetallized azo dyestuff in a volatile organic solvent medium, said composition being preferably as described above, and allowing the composition to penetrate the substrate, preferably followed by treating the penetrated substrate with an aqueous solution of a copper salt or a polymerizable organic siliconate, and then removing any excess unpenetrated composition from the substrate.

Abstract: Protection of plants against freeze damage by treatment with about 0.05 to about 2.5 wt. % aqueous solution of water soluble nonionic surface active polyoxyethylenated polyoxypropylene block copolymers, optionally also containing urea.

Abstract: A body pocket carrier, especially a weapon holster carrier for wearing on a female body part such as the arm, waist or leg, (calf or thigh) under an outer garment, comprising a flexible belt member, preferably elastic, carrying on its front surface at least one pocket, e.g. weapon holster, the belt member being preferably provided with Velcro type closure means and of extra length with means permitting the wearer to remove enough of such length to fit her body part. In a preferred embodiment, a midriff belt member carrying two front weapon holsters is preferably adjustably and removably attached to a similar thigh belt member carrying weapon holster.