Abstract: A container for applying a lip treatment material to a user is described. The lip treatment material may have a chromatic or nonchromatic color or be a dark gray. The container has a base, an outer surface, an inner surface and a top surface. The top surface has at least one orifice therein. The container has a rotatable ball mounted at the orifice for applying the lip treatment material from the container to the lips of the user. The rotatable ball has a color selected from the group consisting of chromatic and nonchromatic colors, blacks or dark grays.

Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a product comprises an exterior top surface, an exterior sidewall, and a base. The applicator has a chamber which constitutes a reservoir for holding the product to be dispensed. The reservoir has top wall, a bottom wall and a side wall. The applicator has an orifice for dispensing product, and the orifice connects the top surface to the top wall. The chamber has a disk capable of traveling through the chamber forcing product through the orifice as it travels through the chamber. The disk has a product contact surface that contacts a major portion of the top surface when the travel of the disk is complete so that product remaining in the chamber is minimized.

Abstract: Briefly stated, there is provided a method for reducing cyanide consumption in precious metals mining extraction processes involving a sulfur bearing ore body, comprising the steps of providing a precious metal bearing material having intermediate sulfur oxidation products, and exposing the material to sulfur dioxide gas, bisulfite ions or sulfite ions, in a manner to cause at least a portion of the intermediate sulfur oxidation products to be rendered unreactive with cyanide.

Abstract: A puzzle piece and puzzle made from the pieces is disclosed. The puzzle piece has a center member having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface have four long edges and four short edges. Each of the edges has a first end and a second end, and wherein a first two of the long edges meet to form an angle at one of their ends and at the other end of each of the long edges each edge meets and forms an angle with a short edge. A second two of the long edges meet to form an angle at one of their ends and at the other end of each of the long edges each edge meets and forms an angle with a short edge. Each of the short edges have a first and second end and two of the short edges meet to form an angle and the remaining two of the short edges meet to form an angle. The central member has four legs extending from each of the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating Kaposi's sarcoma and Epstein Barr virus using a a therapeutic derivative of a triterpenoid acid and derivatives thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of forming a superconductor, comprising the steps of: providing a substrate and exposing the substrate to a first atmosphere, including precursors to form a first epitaxial layer segment. The first layer segment is then exposed to a second atmosphere, including precursors to form a second epitaxial layer segment, and the second layer segment is exposed to a third atmosphere including precursors to form a third epitaxial layer segment. Each of the first and third layer segments are each formed from a superconductor material and the second layer segment is formed from a material different from the first and third layer segments and the first, second and third layer segments have a collective thickness, the third layer segment having an outer surface with a roughness which is less than that of a single layer of the superconductor material with a thickness equal to the collective thickness.

Abstract: A process for recovering a base metal from a material, the base metal being selected from cobalt, copper, nickel and zinc, the process comprising the steps of reacting the host material with a ferric ion species in a leach solution, at conditions sufficient to cause at least a portion of the base metal to be oxidized by the ferric ion species, thereby causing the ferric ion species to be converted to a ferrous ion species, and oxidizing the ferrous ion species with an oxidation mixture of SO2 and oxygen to form the ferric ion species for subsequent reaction with the material.

Abstract: The anchor rod (2) has a lateral bulge or projection (5) running along its length and constituting an anchoring element for providing anchoring in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rod (2). Such an anchor is applicable to lifting and handling panels, in particular panels made of reinforced concrete.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in electric power systems for aircraft and, more particularly, to such systems which provide both starter and generator functions. The present invention has particular applicability to starter generators for helicopters having a body with an end bell, a commutator head assembly and a fan cover assembly, and wherein the starter generator does not have an end bell that permits air to exhaust through said end bell. The starter generator of the present invention has a commutator head assembly having a frame with a top end and a base end, the top end being adapted to fit within the fan cover assembly and be retained therein by a suitable means, the commutator head assembly having with a plurality of slots that are designed to exhaust air flow passing over one or more brushes in the starter generator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a biodegradable polyurethane material having a backbone containing at least one amino acid group. The amino acid group is in a condition rendering it recognizable by a biological agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved window sash latch for use in a pivotal window sash adapted for installation in a master frame of a double-hung sash window assembly. The latch has a housing having a top wall having an access opening therethrough, a pair of opposing side walls and a single end wall extending between the side walls. Each of said side walls and the end wall extend from said top wall and have a free end opposite the top wall. There is a latch bolt slidably received in the housing and having a top wall, two opposing side walls and two opposing end walls. Each of the side walls and each of the end walls extend from said top wall and have a free end opposite said top wall. The first end wall is generally perpendicular to each of the side walls. The second end wall forms a beveled end arranged to be engaged in a guide rail for locking the window sash against pivotal movement.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of coating a substrate with a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) material, comprising the steps of selecting a substrate which is reactive with said ZDDP material; providing an atmosphere containing said ZDDP material at a predetermined concentration; exposing said substrate to said atmosphere for a sufficient period of time and at a sufficient temperature, so as to cause said ZDDP material to form a layered substrate having a layer of a ZDDP derivative material thereon; and annealing said layered substrate.

Abstract: A device for establishing a seal between a pair of articles, has a first resilient member arranged to be positioned between the articles, so that the first resilient member and the articles collectively form a first chamber. A vacuum supply is provided for supplying a vacuum to the first chamber. A pressure supply is also provided for applying a pressure to the first resilient member to force the first resilient member against both of the articles.