Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition including a microbial component and a foaming component, wherein the composition can be used to prevent the proliferation, or otherwise competitively exclude the continued growth of, undesirable microbes. The present invention also includes a method of using this composition.

Abstract: A portable stadium seat having a base and a back for use on bleacher or hard plastic seating is disclosed which has heated seat and backrest members and a self-contained, rechargeable electrical power source for operating an electrical heating element contained in each of the seat and backrest members. The backrest member is hingedly mounted on the seat member, such that it may be folded flat onto the seat member for ease of portability and storage, and the portable heated stadium seat includes a carrying strap to enhance the portability of the portable heated stadium seat. An external recharger is used to charge the batteries prior to use, with the portable heated stadium seat thus being useable in locations where electrical power is not easily accessible.

Abstract: A trailer, having the capability of lowering its deck to the ground surface for ease of loading and unloading from the ground; raising its deck to a loading dock height for ease of loading and unloading from a loading dock or other elevated surface; and tilting its deck for dumping is disclosed. The deck is maintained in a transport position for travel. All the changes in position may be effected by a single actuator. Rollers, affixed to a rail affixed to the deck roll inside C-channels affixed to the frame arranged at a diagonal to the vertical when raising or lowering.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide drier lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricant composition comprising a water-miscible silicone material having a silicone emulsion wherein the silicone emulsion contains less than 500 ppm of a triethanolamine salts of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing the population of canker microbe (e.g., citrus canker microbe) or microbes and articles of manufacture that can be used in the method. The methods employ and the articles of manufacture include composition including metal antimicrobial agent, poly(hexamethyl biguanide), surfactant, and alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition including a microbial component and a foaming component, wherein the composition can be used to prevent the proliferation, or otherwise competitively exclude the continued growth of, undesirable microbes. The present invention also includes a method of using this composition.

Abstract: A trailer, having the capability of lowering its deck to the ground surface for ease of loading and unloading from the ground; raising its deck to a loading dock height for ease of loading and unloading from a loading dock or other elevated surface; and tilting its deck for dumping is disclosed. The deck is maintained in a transport position for travel. All the changes in position may be effected by a single actuator. Rollers, affixed to a rail affixed to the deck roll inside C-channels affixed to the frame arranged at a diagonal to the vertical when raising or lowering.

Abstract: The present invention is particularly directed to the use of a derivative of vinblastine, 3′,4′-dehydrovinblastine (3′,4′-anhydrovinblastine: AHVB), which differs from vinblastine in that it possesses a double bond at the 3′,4′ position of the catharanthine nucleus rather than the hydroxyl group that is present in the parent structure, in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is particularly directed to the use of a derivative of vinblastine, 3′,4′-dehydrovinblastine (3′,4′-anhydrovinblastine: AHVB), which differs from vinblastine in that it possesses a double bond at the 3′, 4′ position of the catharanthine nucleus rather than the hydroxyl group that is present in the parent structure, in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is particularly directed to the use of a derivative of vinblastine, 3′,4′-anhydrovinblastine (AHVB), which differs from vinblastine in that it possesses a double bond at the 3′,4′ position of the caranthine nucleus rather than the hydroxyl group that is present in the parent structure, as an anti-neoplastic agent in the therapeutic treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is particularly directed to the use of a derivative of vinblastine, 3',4'-anhydrovinblastine (AHVB), which differs from vinblastine in that it possesses a double bond at the 3',4' position of the caranthine nucleus rather than the hydroxyl group that is present in the parent structure, as an antineoplastic agent in the therapeutic treatment of cancer. Specifically, the treatment of lymphoma with 3',4'-anhydrovinblastine is disclosed.