Abstract: The compound secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), obtained from flaxseed is used for treating hypertension or for reducing or preventing the development of elevated blood pressure in humans or animals. These uses include the treatment of ischemic heart disease, heart failure and intermittent claudication.

Abstract: A snowmobile transporting device for mounting in a pick-up truck has a lower support frame adapted to be mounted in the load compartment of a pick-up truck and an upper support frame mounted on the lower support frame and adapted for longitudinal backward and forward movement on the lower frame. A snowmobile carrying platform is pivotally mounted on the upper support frame and this pivotal mounting includes a central pivot connecting the platform to the upper support frame, a circular track formed of a square tubular member fixed to the bottom of the platform and a plurality of lower rollers mounted on the upper support frame and engaging the circular track.

Abstract: An improved electrostatic water treatment apparatus is described which can operate for long periods without failure in very harsh environments, such as extreme and rapid temperature variations. It includes an elongated, cylindrical electrode having end closure cap members. At least one of these end caps has cylindrical side walls with an inner portion thereof telescoping within the cylindrical electrode and an outer shoulder portion extending axially outwardly beyond the end of the electrode. A continuous coating of silicone adhesive is provided over the exterior of the electrode and the outwardly extending shoulder portion of the end cap. A thin, impervious insulating sleeve then overlies the silicone adhesive coating, covering the exterior of the electrode and the outwardly extending shoulder portion of the end cap.