Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for obtaining a metabolic signature in a subject, said method being applicable for a range of purposes, including diagnosing disease, monitoring disease progression and/or determining a suitable treatment plan.

Abstract: Coating compositions may combine durability and stain resistance with reduced environmental emissions and health risks. A coating composition may comprise an isocyanate component, an amine-functional resin comprising an aspartic amine, a reactive silicone component having a molecular weight of at least of 500, and TiO2 in an amount of at least 5 wt. %. The coating composition may further comprise a cure retardant in an amount of at least 5 wt. % and a solvent in an amount of up to 20 wt. %.

Abstract: This invention relates to a construction for fitting to a structural member in particular to a construction for routing a conduit or the like through a structural member where the integrity of the seal made by the structural member must be maintained. The construction having an annular bush (50) for fitting tightly in an aperture (43) defined in a structural member, the annular bush (50) being expandable radially when located in the aperture (43) by the action of a mandrel being passed through a longitudinal passageway defined by the bush whereby to exert a compressive force upon the region of the structural member surrounding the bush (50), wherein the bush (50) has a coupling for sealable attachment of a conduit to the bush (50).

Abstract: Apparatus and method for accumulating generally flat articles of substantially the same size and shape into stacks of specific count. The apparatus comprises at least one vertically oriented spiral member having an exterior leading edge and an interior trailing edge. A prime mover rotates the spiral member about its horizontal axis of rotation. A product stack-building area is provided through which the leading and trailing edges of the spiral member passes once each revolution thereof. An infeed device feeds products at substantially the same elevation to the top of the stack-building area and onto the outer surface of the spiral member constituting a product support surface which recedes from the article infeed elevation at a predetermined rate. At least one side plate is provided to keep the products within the stack-building area. An outfeed device to receive stacked products passes through the spiral member at an elevation just below the trailing edge thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable absorbent garment having a belt. The belt may either be integral with or detachable from the absorbent portion of the garment. The belt is arcuate so that one laterally extending edge of the belt is longer than the other laterally extending edge of the belt. This arrangement provides a better fitting belt which more discretely conforms to the contours of the wearer and is less noticeable under clothing.Alternatively, the belt may have a portion which is worn relatively high on the wearer's back, extends diagonally downward to the front of the wearer and is worn relatively low, below the stomach of the wearer in front. This arrangement provides a belt which generally does not interfere with the portions of the wearer's body which encounter large ranges of motion during normal movements of the body.