Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the structure: Where R is H or CH3; R2 is phosphate which can be free acid or salt; R3 is H, F, Cl, Br, I, OCH3, OCF3 , CF3 or a C1-C3 alkyl group; R4 is H, F, Cl, Br, I, OCH3, OCF3 or CF3; and R5 and R6 are each independently H, F, Cl, Br, I, OCH3, OCF3 or CF3, with the proviso that when any two of R3, R4, R5 or R6 are other than H, the other two of R3, R4, R5 or R6 are H which may be used to treat neoplasia, including cancer.

Abstract: The invention uses the electro-kinetic principle for a method for the cleaning of materials contaminated with heavy metals, whereby use is made of an apparatus comprising two charge-selective ion-exchange membranes with different charges combined with an inner and an outer electrolyte solution chambers which are separated by the membranes which serve a blocking function. A surprisingly good degree of removal is achieved, particularly in relation to the current consumption, and at the same time the heavy metals can be precipitated in a separate vessel such that they can be reused.

Abstract: A tool for assisting in the latching and unlatching of boot buckles has an elongated member, an opening at a forward end for receiving an end of a tensioning lever therein, and a loop, for engaging a pair of ski boots such that a single, small compact tool can be used as both a latching tool and a boot carrier.

Abstract: A station for checking labels, in particular auto-adhesive labels, in a labeling machine, cooperates with a control unit and has a working group for removing defective labels from a label carrier band. The working group has a knurled roller idling on a rotation axis and disposed inside a related windowed casing freely supported by an axle of the knurled roller. The windowed casing has a vertical plate with upstream and downstream edges. A tightening roller, also idling on a rotation axis, guides the band in cooperation with the adjacent working group, while a collecting group cooperates with the working group for collecting defective labels removed from the band. The windowed casing is operated, on command from the control unit, by an actuator and moves from a rest configuration, with the band completely guided by the knurled roller and tightening roller, to a working configuration, with the band engaged by the downstream edge of the plate.

Abstract: In order to make it easier to mount for instance playground equipment comprising a tube construction which is anchored to a base the subject invention offers a simplification by incorporating a means to facilitate the longitudinal adjustment of the grooves in relation to the base. This means comprises a tube piece (2) extending in the tube (1), which tube piece is anchored to the base and which is configured with longitudinal folds for the formation of outwardly open channels (4). In these channels (4) a wedge element (3) is inserted which by means of bolts (6) through the tube (1) can tighten the wedge and due to the cross sectional shape of the grooves cause the tube piece (2) to expand so that it squeezes against the inside of the tube (1). In this manner the tube (1) can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction in connection with both the mounting and the subsequent adjustment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in pharmaceutical dosage form of coenzyme Q or ubiquinol which can be administered to children in an oral dosage form as a pleasant-tasting liquid. The dosage form comprises an effective amount of coenzyme Q or ubiquinol ranging from about 0.05% to about 10%, more preferably about 1% to about 7.5% by weight of the composition in combination with a minor amount of a polysorbate surfactant such as a Tween™ surfactant, most preferably, polysorbate 80, a major amount of a vegetable oil or triglyceride, in further combination with an amount of phospholipid such as hydroxylated lecithin effective to maintain ubiquinone/ubiquionol in hydrosoluble form and to substantially enhance the palatability of ubiquinone or ubiquinol in combination with a sweetener solution as well as an amount of water preferably ranging from about 5% to about 45% by weight.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying particulate materials in superheated steam in a closed container has a cyclone for separating dust from the steam, the cyclone located in an upper part thereof. The cyclone has openings for receiving at least part of the dust laden steam located in an upper part thereof so that large, moist particles are separated and led back to the processing cells before the steam enters the cyclone.

Abstract: In a device for feeding tablets to a blister band moving in a packaging machine, a vibrating container, containing a mass of tablets, features a bottom wall having channels for feeding the tablets. The channels communicate with relative slots made in the bottom wall, and the slots communicate with conveying means which feed the tablets along a predetermined feeding path and release the tablets into respective blisters of the blister band. The conveying means include a plate featuring a plurality of grooves, arranged one beside the other, and a covering element. The covering element is coupled with the plate and is adjustable with respect to the plate and has transversal wings situated inside respective grooves of the plate, so as to define respective channels for conveying the tablets.

Abstract: A method for the cold sterilization of a tunnel-type oven (1) for the hot sterilization of bottles, having an input chamber (3), a hot sterilization chamber (4), a cooling chamber (5) and a conveyor (6). The method consists of a sequence of operating phases which have to be carried out periodically when the oven is empty. The method includes airtightly closing the input (31) and output (51) openings of the oven (1), suppyling a pre-defined amount of cold sterilization fluid mixed with air, until all the inner surfaces of the oven (1) are reached by the fluid, opening a recycling duct (37); stopping the supply of cold sterilization fluid, and supplying the oven (1) with humidity and temperature controlled air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of prodrug forms of (−)-(2S,4S)-1-(2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)cytosine to treat psoriasis, genital warts and other hyperproliferative keratinocyte diseases such as hyperkeratosis, ichthyosis, keratoderma or lichen planus.

Abstract: A medical diagnostic apparatus includes a carrier body, a plurality of rigid substrates each bearing at least one solid-state gamma ray sensor, the substrates being attached to the carrier body, and a computer operatively connected to the sensors for receiving signals therefrom and deriving information about location and size of a source of radioactivity in the patient. The carrier body enables disposition of different gamma ray sensors on different sides of the patient so that the sensors at least partially surround the patient. In an associated medical diagnostic method, a chemical composition containing a radioactive isotope is administered to a patient. A plurality of solid-state sensors sensitive to gamma rays generated by radioactive decay of the isotope are subsequently disposed about the patient, and signals from the sensors are conducted to a computer, which is then operated to derive information about location and size of a source of radioactivity in the patient.

Abstract: A method for treating a patient comprises selecting a zone of a patient's iris to be treated, monitoring the patient's eye to determine a position of the selected zone, and, in accordance with the determined position of the zone, directing energy of a predetermined type and a predetermined magnitude toward the zone. The iris zone is selected in part by automatically scanning the patient's iris to generate a signal encoding patterns in the iris, and automatically comparing pattern data in the signal with previously stored pattern data to derive diagnostic information pertaining to the individual patient. The diagnosis and treatment selection are made by a computer programmed with statistical data correlating iris patterns of hue and light or darkness levels with physiological states of different organs and with possible treatments to counter undersirable conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic, fatty phosphoric acid esters which, when neutralized with a neutralizing agent, is revealed as a new surface active agent, having emollient characteristics. Formulations are presented which demonstrate a method for using the disclosed surface active agent to prepare stable oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions of varying polarity and viscosity for use in a variety of dermatological applications, and/or wherever emulsions according to the present invention may be used.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fusing a pair of optical fibers together using an intense beam of electromagnetic radiation directed against the aligned ends of the optical fibers. The intense beam is of a power sufficient to fuse the fibers together, and is applied for a time sufficient to effect joining of the fibers. Preferably, the beam is of a sufficiently high intensity to create a plasma which increases the amount of optimal power absorbed by the fiber ends.

Abstract: A cation exchanger or a chelating agent having at least structural units represented by the following formula (I), the structural units being derived from a crosslinkable monomer containing an unsaturated hydrocarbon group: wherein A represents a C3-C8 alkylene group or a C4-C9 alkoxymethylene group; L represents SO3−X+, where X+ is a counter ion coordinated with the SO3− group, or a chelate-forming functional group; and the benzene ring may be substituted with an alkyl group or a halogen atom.

Abstract: The invention is a unit for pneumatically controlling the position of a workpiece relative to a predetermined workpiece configuration, comprising an enclosure, a minimum of one measuring nozzle for a gaseous pressure medium, which measuring nozzle is located in a contact surface a workpiece fixture. A pressure supply line is connected to the measuring nozzle via pressure lines. Separate adjoining modular enclosure components are detachably connected to one another and each is fitted with a connection leading to measuring nozzle. A first enclosure end cover can be connected to a pressure supply unit and a second enclosure end cover is located at a distance from the first enclosure end cover. The first enclosure end cover, the modular enclosure components that adjoin the first enclosure end cover, and the second enclosure end cover that adjoins the modular enclosure components form the overall enclosure 68.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying sealing film for a blister band to a splicing station (10) includes a stepwise rotating drum (8) on which reel carriers (7) are mounted for receiving reels (6,6s,6a) of films (1,1s,1a). A pair of holding-driving rollers (16,17) are located close to each of carriers (7) to hold the film (1a) and to feed the film to the splicing device (10). The rollers (16,17) are operated by a retractable shaft (32), which engages the pair of rollers (16,17) situated in the region of the splicing device (10). A plate (5) keeps apart the film (1a) unrolled from a replacement reel (6a) from the film (1s) coming from a running out reel (6s). The plate (5) can be shifted crosswise with respect to the film unrolling direction, so as to allow the in-wait-state film (6a) to move to the unrolling position (S) after the splicing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dimeric urethane compounds derived from monohydric alcohols, generally fatty alcohols, and a diisocyanate according to the following reaction scheme: wherein R1 is selected from the group of saturated, unsaturated or halogen substituted linear, cyclic or branch-chained hydrocarbons and R2 is a linear, cyclic or branch-chained alkyl or aminoalkyl group ranging from two to 200 carbon atoms, preferably two to 50 carbons, more preferably 6 to 36 carbons, said urethane compound being substantially free from terminal hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: The invention is related to a preparation method of arbutin intermediate (chemical formula I). It is characterized by the glycosylation of hydroquinone or mono-protectected hydroquinone (chemical formula II) with pentaacetyl-&bgr;-D-glucose (chemical formula III) in the presence of Lewis acid and base as catalysts. where Ac is acetyl group, R is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl group with 1 to 10 carbon, or aliphatic or aromatic acyl group with 1 to 10 carbon.