Abstract: This invention describes a process for producing a fraction enriched with jujubogenin and psudojujubogenin lycosides from Bacopa species, wherein the total Bacopa saponin concentration is up to 100% when estimated by HPLC method of analysis. The present invention also describes the processes for the enrichment of new compositions and individual saponin compounds from Bacopa monnieri to more than 95% purity. It further describes an analytical HPLC method for the estimation of total Bacopa saponin fraction and its use in therapeutic applications. This invention also includes two Bacopa saponin 3-O-[?-D-glucopyranosyl-(1?3)-?-D-glucopyranosyl] jujubogenin and 3-O-[?-D-glucopyranosyl-(1?3)-?-D-glucopyranosyl] pseudojujubogenin herein referred to as bacopaside N1 of general formula (1) and bacopaside N2 of general formula (2) respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a fraction enriched upto 100% of 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid. An organic solvent extract of gum resin from Boswellia species is first subjected to oxidation and then acetylation or vice versa. This converts the less potent boswellic acids present in the fraction to AKBA. This treated fraction is subjected to further purification and separation by chromatographic separation techniques to enhance its purity and to remove contaminants therefrom. This process provide an access to a fraction enriched in 10-100% AKBA for therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pet mat assembly for feeding animals comprising a mat having a top layer wherein at least a portion thereof is magnetized with at least one magnetic element and a bottom layer is composed of a non-skid material, the top layer being affixed to the bottom layer; and a container whose bottom is made of a ferretic material and is magnetically responsive to the magnetic element at the top layer of the mat; wherein relative movement of the container with respect to the mat is restricted when the container is in magnetic engagement with the mat.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel dietary supplement compositions comprising enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid and enriched demethylated curcuminoids, wherein the composition exhibits anti-inflammatory, antiulcerogenic and anti-oxidant activities. Also disclosed are novel compositions comprising enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid, enriched demethylated curcuminoids that have a synergistic effect on specific inhibition of—COX-2 and 5-LOX activity and optionally containing glucosamine, resveratrol, garlic extract, chondroitin, methlysulphonymethane, bromelain, serratiopeptidase, quercitine, gallic acid, caffeic acid, green tea extract, aspirin and ibuprofen.

Abstract: A collection apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners appliance to collect sucked up materials includes a tank that has a bottom, peripheral walls and an upper opening opposite to the bottom, and that is adapted to be closed by a removable lid; suction means that are coupled to the tank to create a negative pressure therein; and separation means that separate the sucked up materials from the air flows moving in a suction direction defined from an inlet into the tank and an outlet from the tank, which are either wet separation means or dry separation means that can be alternately and interchangeably mounted within the tank using removable mounting means.

Abstract: A point of sale device includes a card mounted on a hanger on a vertically extending mounting structure of a retail shop. The card carries a reusable storage container in which articles are stored. The container includes a body with an opening closed by a transparent, sealable, removable and re-sealable lid. The container is mounted on the card and the device is mounted on the hanger so a prospective purchaser can see the articles through the transparent lid. In one embodiment, the body includes a permanent magnet abutting the base.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner with wet scrubber includes a housing containing a scrubbing liquid, which defines a level of liquid having a free surface; an inflow opening conveying the air streams to be scrubbed under the free surface of the liquid; an outflow opening of the scrubbed air streams; a dynamic separator disposed in the proximity of the outflow opening; and cleaning means disposed in the housing and acting on the dynamic separator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel dietary supplement compositions comprising enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid and enriched demethylated curcuminoids, wherein the composition exhibits anti-inflammatory, antiulcerogenic and anti-oxidant activities. Also disclosed are novel compositions comprising enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid, enriched demethylated curcuminoids that have a synergistic effect on specific inhibition of—COX-2 and 5-LOX activity and optionally containing glucosamine, resveratrol, garlic extract, chondroitin, methlysulphonymethane, bromelain, serratiopeptidase, quercitine, gallic acid, caffeic acid, green tea extract, aspirin and ibuprofen.

Abstract: Herbal compositions having anti-adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (aP2), anti-5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP) and anti-Cysteinyl Leukotriene (CysLT)-1 receptor expression activity contain an extract of Boswellia serrata. More particularly, these herbal compositions comprise an effective amount of an enriched Boswellia extract containing from 10% to 99% by weight of 3-0-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid; and an effective amount of a second extract selected from the group consisting of an extract of Aegle marmelos, an extract of Zingiber officinale, an extract of Garcinia mangostana, and mixtures thereof. These may be used in dietary supplements or pharmaceutical formulations for controlling diseases associated with or related to inflammation. These diseases in particular include respiratory disorders such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, hay fever, type-1 hypersensitivity and mild allergies. The compositions can also be useful for skin care.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel dietary supplement compositions comprising enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid and enriched demethylated curcuminoids, wherein the composition exhibits anti-inflammatory, antiulcerogenic and antioxidant activities. Also disclosed are novel compositions comprising enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid, enriched demethylated curcuminoids that have a synergistic effect on specific inhibition of—COX-2 and 5-LOX activity and optionally containing glucosamine, resveratrol, garlic extract, chondroitin, methlysulphonymethane, bromelain, serratiopeptidase, quercitine, gallic acid, caffeic acid, green tea extract, aspirin and ibuprofen.

Abstract: A method of measuring radioactivity includes determining a fitted spectral distribution region for recorded counts data of at least a first activity peak determining characteristic data of the fitted spectral distribution region, and using the characteristic data to determine a spectral distribution region of a second activity peak.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for detecting and/or measuring radioactivity comprising sensor means (5, 6), radiation detector means (4) and signal processing means (10, 11), the sensor means being adapted to provide a measure of one or more characteristics of a medium between the radiation detector means and a source of radioactivity, the arrangement being such that, in use, the signal processing means is configured to compensate for varying degrees of interference from unwanted isotopes by taking into account information received from the sensor means.

Abstract: A wallboard wall carries a picture or shelf hanger in a hole between front and back faces of the wall. The hanger includes: a one-piece member having (a) a shoulder having a bottom portion bearing against a bottom portion of the hole and extending horizontally through the hole, (b) an arm extending upwardly from the shoulder, (c) a leg (i) extending downwardly from the shoulder, and (ii) located outside the front face of the wall and (d) a load bearing surface for receiving the object. The arm has a sharp pointed end piercing the back face of the wall and extending into the wall via the back face of the wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutically active extracts of Vitex leucoxylon exhibiting hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory properties. This extract is suitable for administrating to animals and humans in treating diabetes, liver disorders and related inflammatory diseases. The extract is found suitable for treating insulin and non-insulin diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: A process for producing an enriched fraction of tetrahydoxycurcumin containing, tetrahydroxycurcumin, demethylcurcumin, demethylmonodemethoxycurcumin and bisd.emethoxycurcumin and colorless tetrahydroderivatives thereof. The process consists of demethylation of natural curcumins, obtained, in turn, from the organic solvent extract of turmeric from Curcuma species. The said enriched fraction of tetrahydroxycurcumin is subjected to hydrogenation to get colorless tetrahydrotetrahydroxycurcumin enriched fraction. The enriched fractions of tetrahydroxycurcumin and colorless tetrahydrotetrahydroxycurcumin exhibits potent antioxidative action and reduces inflammation.

Abstract: This invention relates to new double salts of (?)-hydroxycitric acid with group II metals. Preferred double salts are calcium and magnesium double salts of hydroxycitric acid of the formula II. This invention also includes a process for the preparation of these double salts by the addition of one metal compound from group II to (?)-hydroxycitric acid solution followed by the addition of other metal compound solution from group II. These double salts are tasteless and are soluble in water. They are useful as dietary supplements and in beverages.

Abstract: A point-of-sale device for an article sold at a retail shop is mounted on a horizontally extending rod on a pegboard. A structure enabling the device to be presented to a prospective purchaser of the article includes an arrangement enabling the device to be hung on the rod. The structure includes plural interconnected panels having a common edge. In different embodiments, the device includes two, three and four panels respectively having four, six and eight faces including graphical and text information about the article that is carried on an exterior face of a panel. The text is in different languages. A pair of panels includes a non-permanent fastener arrangement for holding the pair of panels in abutting relation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses bio-efficacy and bio-availability enhancing composition comprising, an effective amount of stevia compound selected from raw powder or extract, or fraction(s) or compound(s) or combinations thereof derived from the whole plant or plant parts of genus Stevia, preferably leaves of Stevia rebaudiana for enhancing the bio-availability and bio-efficacy of therapeutic agents, cosmetic agents, supplements, food ingredients and beverages selected from but not limited to pharmaceutical drugs, nutrients (micro and macro nutrients), vitamins, minerals, Proteins, amino acids, enzymes, nutraceuticals, herbal drugs/products and antioxidants.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel dietary supplement compositions comprising enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid and enriched demethylated curcuminoids, wherein the composition exhibits anti-inflammatory, antiulcerogenic and antioxidant activities. Also disclosed are novel compositions comprising enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid, enriched demethylated curcuminoids that have a synergistic effect on specific inhibition of—COX-2 and 5-LOX activity and optionally containing glucosamine, resveratrol, garlic extract, chondroitin, methlysulphonymethane, bromelain, serratiopeptidase, quercitine, gallic acid, caffeic acid, green tea extract, aspirin and ibuprofen.