Abstract: Method for making salt brine of a desired concentration wherein tap water and recycle dilute brine is passed from a sump tank located indoors into a mixing tank located outdoors. A dilute brine flow from the mixing tank is passed into the sump tank. The concentration of the brine in the sump tank is monitored with a floatable container filled with desired concentration brine. As soon as the container floats in the brine in the sump tank, the brine in the mixing tank is passed into a brine storage tank located outdoors. The salt brine manufacturing system for implementing the method also is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of naltrexone and naloxone analogs, which are neutral antagonists at the &mgr; opioid receptor, for the treatment of drug dependency in a drug-dependent individual. Surprisingly, it has been found that administration of a therapeutically effect amount of the naloxone or naltrexone analogs described herein for the treatment of a drug dependency, can result in reduction of undesirable side effects resulting from current treatments using naloxone and naltrexone. For example, the treatment described herein can result in a reduction in the withdrawal symptoms and aversion encountered in the use of naloxone and naltrexone in the treatment of drug dependency. In addition, the naltrexone and naloxone analogs of the invention can be used for the treatment of pain in an individual in need thereof by modulating opoid pain treatment using neutral antagonists, for example, reversing respiratory depression withough causing other adverse effects.

Abstract: Broadly, disclosed is a novel approach to the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) that exploits the effective cellular immune response that is initially generated in CFS individuals. One aspect is a method for preparing cells for treating patients afflicted with CFS, which includes subjecting cytokine-producing cells derived from lymph nodes excised from patients afflicted with CFS to mitogenic stimulation in serum-free media for their expansion. The resulting therapeutic agent for treating patients afflicted with CFS includes in a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier cytokine-producing having been produced by the step of subjecting cells derived from lymph nodes excised from patients afflicted with CFS to mitogenic stimulation in serum-free media for their expansion. As another aspect of the present invention, disclosed is a method for treating patients afflicted with CFS that includes administering to the patient an effective amount of the therapeutic agent disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention in one aspect is directed to a method for labeling the durable surface of an object for its identification, which object has a durable surface or a durable surface tag affixed to the object. This method includes the use of “pit and fall” (i.e., holes and bumps as are used to record compact discs, CD-ROMs) technology to encode durable surface objects with coded message. The coded message can be information on the owner, a history of the object, or any other information desired. The coded message would not be detectable to the human eye; however, by scanning the pits and falls with a laser, the coded message could be detected and displayed. Such coded message encoding could be used, for example, to label objects for their identification in case of theft, or in case of product counterfeiting or diversion.

Abstract: A d.c. PM motor and corresponding generator having a stator core assembly which is formed of a pressure-shaped processed ferromagnetic particulate material. The spaced apart isotropic core components of the stator core assembly are generally disposed in parallel relationship with the motor axis or generator axis, having a flux interaction region with a flux interaction surface located adjacent the confronting magnetic surface of a rotor and being generally coextensive with the principal dimension thereof to form an air gap. Each core component includes a winding region extending generally in parallel relationship with the device axis a field winding length to a ring-shaped back iron region. The back iron region interconnects the core components in magnetic field exchange relationship. Field windings are mounted over the core components in connection with supporting bobbins.

Abstract: Disclosed is a kit for covering a seat assembly and securing a child therein. The kit includes a generally rectangular blanket large enough to cover areas of the seat assembly within the immediate adjacency of a seated child. The blanket includes at least one leg opening to mate with the leg aperture of the seat assembly. It also includes at least one restraint opening. The kit includes a removable safety belt that may be threaded through the blanket restraint opening to secure the child in the covered seat assembly. Also disclosed is the combination of such a blanket and safety belt in combination with a seat assembly including a back portion, a seat, oppositely disposed side bars, and a front portion having at least one aperture to accommodate the legs of a child.

Abstract: System and method for controlling a hazardous fluid distribution facility wherein a control arrangement is provided at the facility having a power on switch providing for its general energization and de-energization along with a start switch which is actuated by an operator for an interval of time sufficient for a gas pressure control monitor to assume an enable condition causing the actuation of tank valves and the enablement of emergency shut-off valves. A receiver is incorporated with the housing which performs in conjunction with strategically positioned emergency transmitters which are actuated by personnel in the event of a perceived emergency condition. The transmitters transmit an off-state signal which is responded to by the receiver circuit to vent the pneumatic actuation and enablement system as well as to disenable electrical input to pump motors. The transmitters are polled periodically by the receiver circuit to determine their operational status.

Abstract: A basic flatbed sewing machine is converted to provide an elevated sewing surface at a sewing station which is configured to receive the rim of a molded sole for sewing attachment with an upper. The top feed of the machine performs in conjunction with the elevated sewing surface and a material advancing component of a modified feed dog advances the sole at the surface opposite the rim. Thread breakage is avoided through utilization of a thread sequestration channel extending from the feed dog to a needle receiving opening adjacent the elevated sewing surface.

Abstract: A linear induction accelerator, comprised of an injector block, acceleration block, the outlet device, and a drive source. The acceleration block is made from not less than two electrodynamically bound acceleration blocks of the single-channel linear induction accelerators, which are mutually oriented in such way that the direction of the electric field in any of the working channel is opposite to the electric field direction at least in one of the neighboring single-channel blocks of the single-channel linear induction accelerators. The invention allows a decrease of the real dimensions of the accelerator structure, increase of the electromagnetic compatibility level, technology and user safety, and a simplification of structure.

Abstract: A fender assembly and associated air transfer and dirt protection system for an off-the-road sports racing motorcycle. The fender assembly incorporates an upper portion and a lower portion which are mated to define an air transfer duct which extends from a forward region of the upper portion upper surface to an air exit opening at that same upper surface which is located adjacent the air receiving surface of an engine radiator. The fender assembly is configured for co-pivotal movement with the steering fork assembly of the motorcycle such that the duct will supply coolant air into the radiator notwithstanding the pivotal or steering movement of the forward wheel of the vehicle. A venturi restrictive region is formed within the air transfer duct to enhance the velocity of air exiting into the radiator. To control the buildup of mud at the underside of the fender, the upper portion of the fender is configured of a polymeric material, which incorporates an upwardly disposed pigmented layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a credit card-sized carrier for a medicament. The carrier is composed of a lower housing having a cavity which houses a medicament wafer. The cavity of the lower housing is defined by a flat base and connected sidewalls, which terminate in a flange. A cover is removably attached to the lower housing to enclose the cavity. The carrier may be combined with an instruction card and alert to form a portable medicament kit. The invention also is directed to a method for enabling a person to carry a medicament during everyday including the step of providing a credit card-sized carrier that houses a wafer.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) polymers, especially low Tg, high tack, nonpolar and polar polymers useful in formulating PSA can be solubilized or dispersed in a supercritical fluid (SCF), such as liquid CO2 or supercritical CO2, using an organic cosolvent such as toluene. PSA polymers can be polymerized in SCF fluids to make unique adhesive products. Inclusion of a fluorinated reactant in the SCF polymerization process yields a PSA with improved resistance to mineral oil.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is an adhesive composition formed from two packs. One pack includes an isocyanate-functional prepolymer formed by reacting a polyisocyanate with an alcohol (e.g., polyol). The isocyanate equivalents from the polyisocyanate exceed the hydroxyl equivalents from the alcohol. The second pack is an aqueous polymer emulsion. These two packs are combined to form the novel adhesive composition. Another aspect of the invention is a method for joining together two surfaces of wood products by application of an adhesive thereto. The first step in this method is to mist with water the wood product surfaces to be joined. An adhesive composition then is applied to the misted wood product surfaces. Alternatively, the water misting can be replaced with an aqueous emulsion being part of the adhesive composition. Finally, the adhesive composition is cured.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improvement in a diffractive display suitable for presenting graphic and the like displays. Broadly, a novel embodiment is realized from a holographic diffraction pattern carried by a magnet or element and an electrically energizable coil magnetically coupled with said magnet that is energizable for movement of the magnet. Rotation of the holographic diffraction pattern generates a display using the diffracted light from the holographic diffraction grating. Another novel embodiment is realized from a faceted rotatable element (FRE) having an array of facets each bearing a diffraction grating and a source energizable for rotation of the FRE from a resting station to a viewing station. Rotation of the FRE generates a display using the diffracted light from the diffraction gratings.

Abstract: A d.c. PM motor and corresponding generator having a stator core assembly which is formed of a pressure-shaped processed ferromagnetic particulate material. The spaced apart isotropic core components of the stator core assembly are generally disposed in parallel relationship with the motor axis or generator axis, having a flux interaction region with a flux interaction surface located adjacent the confronting magnetic surface of a rotor and being generally coextensive with the principal dimension thereof to form an air gap. Each core component includes a winding region extending generally in parallel relationship with the device axis a field winding length to a ring-shaped back iron region. The back iron region interconnects the core components in magnetic field exchange relationship. Field windings are mounted over the core components in connection with supporting bobbins.

Abstract: A d.c. PM motor and corresponding generator having a stator core assembly which is formed of a molded or pressure shaped processed ferromagnetic particulate material. The low permeability characteristic of this material is accommodated for by a stator shape which optimizes the efficiency of the coupling of the PM field of a rotor into the stator structure. Efficiency for coupling the applied field into the stator core structure also is enhanced through the utilization of transitions in levels between the induction region of each core component and the field winding support region. A method is described for assembling the stator core assemblies using discrete core component pieces in conjunction with back iron linking components or pieces.