Abstract: A method of separating the components of a multi-phase fluid includes directing a flow of the multi-phase fluid into the lower inlet end of an inclined elongate separator vessel and then gradually forward and upward toward a weir plate proximate an upper outlet end, thereby allowing the multi-phase fluid to separate into a gas/vapor component and a liquids component, with the gas/vapor component flowing upward and forward along an inclined top inner surface and the liquids component further separating under gravity into a lower mixed oily water portion and an upper stratified portion defined by a clear water component, a partially oily water component, and a skim oil component. The method includes causing the skim oil component to flow over an upper edge of the weir plate that defines the liquid level in the separator vessel and into a skim oil section, and then withdrawing each of the gas/vapor, skim oil, and clear water components from the separator vessel through separate outlets.

Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions for suspending bismuth subsalicylate and methods of use thereof. Formulations of the present invention include at least three-gum systems to prevent the settling out of heavy particles in solution and do not include magnesium aluminum silicate. The pharmaceutical compositions may be used to treat gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: A method of separating the components of a multi-phase fluid includes directing a flow of the multi-phase fluid into the lower inlet end of an inclined elongate separator vessel and then gradually forward and upward toward a weir plate proximate an upper outlet end, thereby allowing the multi-phase fluid to separate into a gas/vapor component and a liquids component, with the gas/vapor component flowing upward and forward along an inclined top inner surface and the liquids component further separating under gravity into a lower mixed oily water portion and an upper stratified portion defined by a clear water component, a partially oily water component, and a skim oil component. The method includes causing the skim oil component to flow over an upper edge of the weir plate that defines the liquid level in the separator vessel and into a skim oil section, and then withdrawing each of the gas/vapor, skim oil, and clear water components from the separator vessel through separate outlets.

Abstract: A system may include an air manifold, a reservoir, a coupler and a straw. The air manifold may have three terminal ends—an atmosphere end, a respiratory end and a mixing end. The air manifold may further include four ports—an atmosphere port disposed at the atmosphere end, an atmosphere-mixing port disposed at the mixing end, a respiratory port disposed at the respiratory end, and a respiratory-mixing port disposed at the mixing end. The atmosphere port may be fluidly coupled to the atmosphere mixing port, the respiratory port may be fluidly coupled to the respiratory-mixing port, and the respiratory port and atmosphere port may be fluidly isolated from each other within the air manifold. The coupler may be configured to couple the air manifold to the reservoir. The straw may removably coupled to the respiratory port and extend into the reservoir.

Abstract: Aspects discussed herein relate to remixing devices that can be used to modify a gas mix being inhaled by a user. The device can accurately adjust inspired CO2 and/or 02 levels independently to a desired level. Aspects described herein generally improve the quality, efficiency, and speed of devices to provide breathing gas mixes. Medical conditions can be diagnosed and a therapeutically effective gas mix can be provided as treatment for diagnosed medical conditions.

Abstract: Aspects discussed herein relate to remixing devices that can be used to modify a gas mix being inhaled by a user. The device can accurately adjust inspired CO2 and/or O2 levels independently to a desired level. Aspects described herein generally improve the quality, efficiency, and speed of devices to provide breathing gas mixes. Medical conditions can be diagnosed and a therapeutically effective gas mix can be provided as treatment for diagnosed medical conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bulk dry compositions comprising polyethylene glycol and an additive, such as a flavoring agent and/or sweetener, wherein the additive remains at a consistent concentration throughout the bulk composition. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the bulk dry compositions comprising polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: A method of separating the components of a multi-phase fluid includes directing a flow of the multi-phase fluid into the lower inlet end of an inclined elongate separator vessel and then gradually forward and upward toward a weir plate proximate an upper outlet end, thereby allowing the multi-phase fluid to separate into a gas/vapor component and a liquids component, with the gas/vapor component flowing upward and forward along an inclined top inner surface and the liquids component further separating under gravity into a lower mixed oily water portion and an upper stratified portion defined by a clear water component, a partially oily water component, and a skim oil component. The method includes causing the skim oil component to flow over an upper edge of the weir plate that defines the liquid level in the separator vessel and into a skim oil section, and then withdrawing each the gas/vapor, skim oil, and clear water components from the separator vessel through separate outlets.

Abstract: A method of separating a flow of multi-phase fluid includes directing the flow through the inlet opening of an enclosed tubular body comprising a tubular sidewall with opposed end walls, one or more axial outlet apertures formed through the end walls, and one or more radial outlet apertures formed through the tubular sidewall at locations spaced from the inlet opening. The method also includes directing the flow of multi-phase fluid onto one or more swirl plates positioned between the inlet opening and the outlet apertures, with the swirl plates having angled surfaces configured to impart a cyclonic motion to the flow so as to initiate separation of the constituents of the multi-phase. The method further includes directing the gas constituent axially outward through the axial outlet aperture and directing the oil constituent and the water constituent radially outward from the tubular body through the one or more radial outlet apertures.

Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions for suspending bismuth subsalicylate and methods of use thereof. Formulations of the present invention include at least three-gum systems to prevent the settling out of heavy particles in solution and do not include magnesium aluminum silicate. The pharmaceutical compositions may be used to treat gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: A separation system for separating components of a flow of multi-phase fluid includes an elongate separator vessel oriented on an incline to define a lower inlet end having an inlet for receiving the fluid flow, a raised outlet end, and an inclined top inner surface extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. The system includes a lower weir plate positioned above the inlet end and an upper weir plate positioned below the outlet end having an upper edge defining a liquid level within the separator vessel, thereby allowing a lighter fluid component to flow over the upper edge into a upper section located forwardly of the upper weir plate. The system also includes a clear water pipe with a withdrawal opening positioned below the upper weir plate. The incline of the separator vessel is adjustable in accordance with the composition of the multi-phase fluid.

Abstract: A cyclonic inlet diverter for initiating the separation of a multi-phase inlet fluid flow comprises an enclosed tubular body mounted crosswise within a larger separator vessel. The inlet diverter includes a splitter plate positioned within a center portion of the tubular body and configured to split the inlet flow into a first stream and a second stream, and a swirl plate positioned on each side of the splitter plate with angled surfaces configured to increase the cyclonic motion of the first and second streams within the tubular body. The inlet diverter further includes elongate apertures formed through bottom sidewall portions of the tubular body on each side of the splitter plate, an axial aperture formed through opposing end caps of the tubular body, and at least one radial aperture formed through lateral sidewall portions of the tubular body proximate each opposing end cap.

Abstract: A separation system for separating components of a flow of multi-phase fluid includes an elongate separator vessel oriented on an incline to define a lower inlet end having an inlet for receiving the fluid flow, a raised outlet end, and an inclined top inner surface extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. The system includes a lower weir plate positioned above the inlet end and an upper weir plate positioned below the outlet end having an upper edge defining a liquid level within the separator vessel, thereby allowing a lighter fluid component to flow over the upper edge into a upper section located forwardly of the upper weir plate. The system also includes a clear water pipe with a withdrawal opening positioned below the upper weir plate. The incline of the separator vessel is adjustable in accordance with the composition of the multi-phase fluid.

Abstract: A separation system for separating components of a flow of multi-phase fluid includes an elongate separator vessel oriented on an incline to define a lower inlet end having an inlet for receiving the fluid flow, a raised outlet end, and an inclined top inner surface extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. The system includes a lower weir plate positioned above the inlet end and an upper weir plate positioned below the outlet end having an upper edge defining a liquid level within the separator vessel, thereby allowing a lighter fluid component to flow over the upper edge into a upper section located forwardly of the upper weir plate. The system also includes a clear water pipe with a withdrawal opening positioned below the upper weir plate. The incline of the separator vessel is adjustable in accordance with the composition of the multi-phase fluid.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for modulating afferent nerve signals to treat medical conditions such as CHF, CHF respiration, dyspnea, peripheral vascular disease (e.g., peripheral arterial disease or venous insufficiency), hypertension (e.g., age-associated hypertension, resistant hypertension, or chronic refractory hypertension), COPD, sleep apnea, and chronic forms of lung disease where muscle dysfunction is a part of the disease pathophysiology. For example, methods and materials involved in using electrical and/or chemical techniques to block or reduce afferent nerve signals (e.g., nerve signals of group III and/or IV afferents coming from skeletal muscle and/or the kidneys) are provided.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for modulating afferent nerve signals to treat medical conditions such as CHF, CHF respiration, dyspnea, peripheral vascular disease (e.g., peripheral arterial disease or venous insufficiency), hypertension (e.g., age-associated hypertension, resistant hypertension, or chronic refractory hypertension), COPD, sleep apnea, and chronic forms of lung disease where muscle dysfunction is a part of the disease pathophysiology. For example, methods and materials involved in using electrical and/or chemical techniques to block or reduce afferent nerve signals (e.g., nerve signals of group III and/or IV afferents coming from skeletal muscle and/or the kidneys) are provided.

Abstract: A cyclonic inlet diverter for initiating the separation of a multi-phase inlet fluid flow comprises an enclosed tubular body mounted crosswise within a larger separator vessel. The inlet diverter includes a splitter plate positioned within a center portion of the tubular body and configured to split the inlet flow into a first stream and a second stream, and a swirl plate positioned on each side of the splitter plate with angled surfaces configured to increase the cyclonic motion of the first and second streams within the tubular body. The inlet diverter further includes elongate apertures formed through bottom sidewall portions of the tubular body on each side of the splitter plate, an axial aperture formed through opposing end caps of the tubular body, and at least one radial aperture formed through lateral sidewall portions of the tubular body proximate each opposing end cap.

Abstract: Aspects discussed herein relate to remixing devices that can be used to modify a gas mix being inhaled by a user. The device can accurately adjust inspired CO2 and/or O2 levels independently to a desired level. Aspects described herein generally improve the quality, efficiency, and speed of devices to provide breathing gas mixes. Medical conditions can be diagnosed and a therapeutically effective gas mix can be provided as treatment for diagnosed medical conditions.

Abstract: A cyclonic inlet diverter for initiating the separation of a multi-phase inlet fluid flow comprises an enclosed tubular body mounted crosswise within a larger separator vessel. The inlet diverter includes a splitter plate positioned within a center portion of the tubular body and configured to split the inlet flow into a first stream and a second stream, and a swirl plate positioned on each side of the splitter plate with angled surfaces configured to increase the cyclonic motion of the first and second streams within the tubular body. The inlet diverter further includes elongate apertures formed through bottom sidewall portions of the tubular body on each side of the splitter plate, an axial aperture formed through opposing end caps of the tubular body, and at least one radial aperture formed through lateral sidewall portions of the tubular body proximate each opposing end cap.

Abstract: A separation system for separating the components of a multi-phase fluid includes at least three tanks coupled together in series, with each tank enclosing a column of multi-phase fluid and having a tubular center riser that is divided into a distribution section and a gathering section, and with each center riser being configured to established a fluid circulation pattern having a radially-outward travel first leg, a vertical travel second leg, and a radially-inward travel third leg within the corresponding column of multi-phase fluid that is configured to separate at least one of a gas component, an oil component, and a particulate matter component from a water component of the multi-phase fluid, and with the height of the columns of multi-phase fluid in the first tank and the second tank being substantially equal to each other and determined by the height of a pour-over opening in the center riser of the third tank.