Abstract: What is disclosed is a method of finishing a countertop to provide for the appearance of a material, such as stone, wood, or otherwise, but utilizing a high resolution image of the actual material instead of the material itself. The image is preferably printed in high resolution on a vinyl substrate, then adhered to the countertop. Preferably a clear coat layer is then applied to protect the vinyl substrate. This clear coat can be a urethane sprayed onto the vinyl. The disclosed method provides for a less expensive mechanism to provide or change the appearance of a countertop.

Abstract: Filter media includes a first layer of porous filter media having first and second opposite sides and first and second edges; a first porous screen oriented on the second side of the first layer of porous filter media, the first porous screen having first and second edges; a second layer of porous filter media having first and second opposite sides and first and second edges, the second side of the second layer of porous media oriented on the first porous screen, a first sealant securing the first layer, first screen, and second layer together adjacent to the first edges of the first layer, first screen, and second layer; a second screen oriented on the first side of the second layer, the second screen having first and second edges; and a second sealant securing the second screen and the second layer adjacent to the second edges of the second screen and second layer.

Abstract: Methods and uses are described for treating or preventing diseases of humans or non-human animals by reducing the amount of active leukotriene B4 (LTB4) in those in need of such treatment using LTB4 hydroxylases. In certain embodiments, LTB4 hydroxylase is administered in combination with nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate and/or an NADPH-cytochrome P-450 reductase. The invention is particularly useful for treating or preventing respiratory diseases that are caused or exacerbated by inflammation.

Abstract: A fluid filter assembly includes a housing, a service cover, a center tube removably secured to the service cover, a filter cartridge removably sealed and circumscribing the center tube, and a seal arrangement. The seal arrangement is between the center tube and portions of the housing to close a drainage channel to the flow of clean fluid flow therethrough, when the fluid filter assembly is operating to filter. During normal operation, the fluid filter assembly operates to allow fluid to flow into the housing through an inlet channel, through the filter cartridge, through openings in the center tube, and out of the housing through the outlet channel. Methods for servicing include removing a service cover from a housing to remove, together with the service cover, a center tube, and open a drainage flow passageway from the housing. Next a filter cartridge is removed from the center tube, and a new filter cartridge is operably mounted on the center tube.

Abstract: A fluid filter arrangement has a housing, a filter cartridge oriented within the housing, and a projection arrangement. The projection arrangement is oriented to space the filter cartridge from a wall of the housing in order to provide a fluid flow path between the filter cartridge and the housing wall. In some arrangements, the projection arrangement is part of an end cap. Embodiments of the projections include axial extensions, radial extensions, and angled extensions including both radial and axial components. Systems of use, methods of filtering, methods of making, and methods of servicing include arrangements of these types.

Abstract: A method for treating cerebral vascular diseases in a human or non-human animal is disclosed. The method involves inhibiting 20-HETE synthesizing enzyme activity sufficiently to increase or prevent a decrease in cerebral blood flow in the human or non-human animal.

Abstract: Various optical components of an electro-optical system for reading coded indicia are mounted on a chassis snap-mounted in a housing. The optical components are supported by the chassis at an elevation relative to a printed circuit board snap-mounted to the chassis. The optical components are automatically adjusted in a test fixture.

Abstract: Various optical components of an electro-optical system for reading coded indicia are mounted on a chassis snap-mounted in a housing. The optical components are supported by the chassis at an elevation relative to a printed circuit board snap-mounted to the chassis. The optical components are automatically adjusted in a test fixture.

Abstract: This invention discloses a front axle for a ground engaging vehicle. The front axle is oscillatable relative to a rear axle for enabling all the wheels to contact the ground under adverse terrain conditions. Primarily, the vehicle comprises a main frame having the rear axle attached; and, a sub-frame which is pivotally attached to the main frame and contains the front axle. The vehicle further includes a torque tube on the rear drive shaft having a hydraulic cylinder controlled torque tube for controlling the action of the sub-frame relative to the main frame.