Abstract: Case riser apparatus and methods are shown and described for stacking of heavy and large container cases, by way of example, cases containing emergency deployment equipment for first responders and military personnel. Case systems and methods are also shown and described. Case riser kits are also considered within the scope of the inventions. Case risers may include a body having projections extending from a top surface. Case risers may provide a dual access for stacked cases along the sides and the ends of a set of stacked cases. Case risers may provide a separation between stacked cases.

Abstract: Methods for promoting weight loss and/or preventing weight gain, particularly excessive weight gain, in subjects carrying excess body weight are described. The methods involve administering interferon-tau to the subject. Also described are methods for reducing body weight or preventing weight gain in subjects at risk of developing or already suffering from conditions caused by or exacerbated by excess body weight, such as diabetes, and particularly autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular conditions, such as hypertension.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a panel to a ceiling has a post having an upper end and a lower end, a spring in the post between the upper and lower ends for at least limited longitudinal compression of the post against a spring force, and a foot pivoted on the lower end about a foot axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. A handle is pivoted on the post between its ends about a handle axis generally parallel to the foot axis and a panel-engaging support bar is pivoted on the upper end of the post about a bar-pivot axis generally parallel to the foot and handle axes, extends perpendicular to this bar-pivot axis, and has one end provided with an outwardly directed cleat. Thus this bar can be engaged under the panel with the cleat against an edge of the panel. At least one bar spring is operatively engaged between the bar and the post for biasing the bar into a position extending perpendicular to the post.