Abstract: A novel enhanced needle splitting through-the-needle cannula placement apparatus includes a hinged housing, a scored splittable needle, a needle splitting means and sliding means for facile removal of a needle while leaving the cannula within a body vessel. A method of its use is also taught.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing freight in the form of a plurality of articles which are stacked on a floor to form a geometric solid, the solid having an upper edge, the apparatus being composed of: a frame which is composed of a roof and support members which support the roof above the floor; an edge protector assembly having at least one edge protector formed to rest against a portion of the upper edge of the geometric solid; a lifting mechanism including at least one cable via which the edge protector assembly is suspended from the roof, the lifting mechanism being operable for vertically displacing the edge protector assembly to lower the at least one edge protector into contact with the upper edge portion; and strap members for directly securing the at least one edge protector to the floor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is method of treating and a composition for treating erectile dysfunction in a male patient by administering to the patient a unit dose of a formulation comprising an erectile dysfunction treating amount of a prostaglandin, namely prostaglandin E.sub.1, prostaglandin E.sub.2, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof, wherein the prostaglandin is formulated with a small amount of prostaglandin F.sub..alpha.2 together with a pharmaceutically acceptable delivery medium and/or a lubricant.

Abstract: A lock for an engine thrust reverser comprises a latch member (2) that cooperates with a thrust reverser door to keep it closed. An actuator plunger (9) moves longitudinally to cooperate with the latch member (2) to hold it against movement that would allow the door to open. Either a sleeve (12) is located longitudinally on the plunger (9) so that opposite lateral sides thereof are engaged between the latch member (2) and a fixed abutment (13) to hold the door closed, or the plunger controls a pivoted pawl (32) that is loaded in compression by the latch member (2) when under a door-opening load.