Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for treating a disease or condition by administering a first therapeutic protocol comprising targeting and delivering solid-phase platelet-dependent vascular occlusion agents, and administering at least one second therapeutic composition or method.

Abstract: A heating apparatus for heating a pipe prior to performing a welding operation, an interpass welding operation, or a hydrogen bake-out operation is provided. The heating apparatus comprises at least one heating collar placed on one side of a pipe weld joint and a control mechanism for controlling the thermal energy transferred from the heating apparatus to the pipe.

Abstract: The compositions and methods of the present invention involve the use of certain bacteria and/or their fermentate products to treat foods, such as fresh and processed meat products.

Abstract: The present invention is compositions and methods for producing anti-bacterial polypeptides, and for using those compositions and methods for treating diseases and conditions caused by a bacterial infection. More specifically, the compositions and methods include treating a gram-negative bacterium with a gram-positive host that produces a polypeptide effective against the gram-negative bacterium.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for targeting, delivering, and activating platelet-dependent vascular occlusion agents. In particular, antibodies carrying platelet binding agents are targeted to hyperplastic cells or tissues, such as the vasculature of solid tumor masses; the platelet binding agent then binds and activates platelets, which in turn bind and activate other platelets. This process results in the formation of a platelet-mediated thrombus-causing vessel occlusion.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for targeting and delivering solid-phase platelet-dependent vascular occlusion agents. In particular, particles or coils or stents coated with platelet binding agents are directed to target vasculature, such as the vasculature of solid tumor masses or AV-malformations or aneurysms or endoleaks; the solid-phase agent then binds and activates platelets, which in turn bind and activate other platelets. This process results in the rapid formation of a platelet-mediated thrombus about the solid-phase agent causing vessel occlusion.

Abstract: A system for adjusting the height of a boom on a pipe handling apparatus. A cavity is formed in the base between proximal and distal ends. The boom is nestable in said cavity and has a distal end guided along the base. A pivoting member is pivotally coupled to said boom for raising a proximal end for positioned adjacent a work floor for handling of pipe therebetween. A plurality of ports are arranged along the boom at a pre-determined spacing. A plurality of ports are is similarly arranged along the same predetermined spacing along the pivoting member. The spacing of the boom and arm ports is such that a hinge pin can engage any one of corresponding pairs of boom and arm port when the boom is lowered to nestle inside the cavity as each boom port corresponds with an arm port.

Abstract: A system for collecting and processing donated bone marrow comprises a closed and/or sealable collection container and a closed and/or sealable satellite container. The system may also include at least one porous medium interposed between the collection container and the satellite container. The porous medium is a size gradient depletion media. The system may also include at least one third container in fluid communication with the collection container. The system may also include at least one manifold interposed in the fluid flow path between the collection container and the third container.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for targeting, delivering, and activating platelet-dependent vascular occlusion agents. In particular, antibodies carrying platelet binding agents are targeted to hyperplastic cells or tissues, such as the vasculature of solid tumor masses; the platelet binding agent then binds and activates platelets, which in turn bind and activate other platelets. This process results in the formation of a platelet-mediated thrombus-causing vessel occlusion.

Abstract: A stent for receiving and supporting a tissue heart valve for ultimate implantation into a human, the heart valve including tissue leaflets joined at circumferentially spaced commissures, wherein the stent includes at least one commissure support post and at least one sinus support structure each sinus support structure being disposed between but not functionally connected to an adjacent commissure support post.

Abstract: A golf ball and accessory pouch is disclosed. The pouch is designed to carry one or more golf balls, a pencil, golf tees, a divot tool, and a ball marker. The pouch can be attached to the wearer's belt, is made of soft material so that it can be easily stored when not in use, and conforms to the wearer's body in such a fashion as to not impede or detract from the wearer's swing.

Abstract: A portable water distiller comprising a vaporization chamber containing an electric coil heating element, a finned tube condenser coil, and an electric fan motor for cooling the condenser coil's outer surface. In a preferred embodiment, the vaporization chamber includes an upper vertical tube having an open bottom and closed top communication with the condenser, and a raw water receptacle with its rim surrounding the tube at a distance and with its bottom near the bottom end of the tube. The receptacle of the portable water distiller is automatically kept full with water up to a predetermined level, and is readily removable from the distiller for cleaning of residue, the lower portion of the tube is similarly removable for access to the heating element. The condenser coil is designed to offer low flow resistance resulting in only a small over-pressure in the vaporization chamber thus affecting only a small depression of the water level therein.

Abstract: The present invention is a variable flow, multiple pass heat exchanger for use in heating various liquids to include cooking oils. The apparatus is comprised of metallic tubing disposed in a baffled stacked configuration disposed within a combustion chamber or other heating element. The tubular configuration is disposed so as to permit the passage of fluid back and forth across the heating element in an upwardly direction and then to repeat this movement in a downwardly direction through a second tubular configuration. The device is capable of being constructed to permit as many passages as are necessary to achieve the desired result. Flow is controlled by varying the number of the tubular members between sucessive tube layers.

Abstract: A hair dryer with a frusto-conical casing tapering from a larger rear air inlet end to a smaller air outlet end contains in coaxial alignment therewith in an electric heater element shaped as a cylindrical open-ended cage and an electric motor extending partly into the cage and driving axial fan positioned rearwardly of the cage. The cage consists of series connected spaced parallel metal strips held by electrically non-conductive end rings and inclined to the cage circumference to form air guide vanes. The cage divides the casing space into an annular outer duct decreasing in cross section toward its front end and closed by contact with the casing and an annular inner duct between the cage and motor. Part of the air from the fan flows through the outer duct and through the vanes to the cage interior while the remainder flows through the inner space to cool the motor. The two air streams mix to the required temperature in the cage interior downstream of the motor for discharge through the air outlet.

Abstract: This invention is a fly-tier's combination instrument comprising a hackle plier clasp, two knot-tying tools of different diameter, a fur and hair spinning tool, and a dubbing pluck needle. These tools are combined in a telescoping instrument providing flexibility and ease of fly tying wet flies, dry flies, nymphs, streamers, and other fly tying patterns.