Abstract: Ridge vents configured to cover an open ridge of a roof and allow a flow of air to exit from the open ridge through the ridge vents are provided. The ridge vents include a center portion having a length and a plurality of grooves. Left and right portions are connected to the center portion. The center portion is configured to flex along it's length, thereby forming a ridge vent angle between the left and right portions. The formed ridge vent angle is configured to correspond with a slope between roof decks defining the open ridge.

Abstract: A digital audio speaker system for a digital audio player that includes a housing and a control unit positioned in the housing. An amplifier is positioned in the housing and connected with the control unit and a speaker system. A frame assembly is positioned in the housing that includes a motorized drive assembly. A drawer assembly is movably connected with the motorized drive assembly. The motorized drive assembly is operable to move the drawer assembly between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: An instrument for manipulating a vessel in a patient includes a cannula having a lumen for providing insufflation to create a working space in the tissue of a patient, and a first manipulator for manipulating a vessel located within the working space. The first manipulator is slidably movable within the cannula from a stowed position, where the first manipulator is substantially disposed within the cannula, to a forward position, where at least a portion of the first manipulator is disposed outside the cannula. The first manipulator is rotatable when in the forward position to an extended position.

Abstract: The invention is directed to cushioning systems for athletic shoes that can be adjusted by a wearer. The systems include one or more cushioning inserts having anisotropic properties and are lockable in place in the shoe sole. The systems may also include structural support elements that provide additional stability and support to the wearer's foot. The wearer can adjust the degree of cushioning by rotating the insert within the shoe. The wearer can also remove the insert and replace the insert with a new and/or different insert.

Abstract: The invention is directed to cushioning systems for athletic shoes that can be adjusted by a wearer. The systems include one or more cushioning inserts having anisotropic properties and are lockable in place in the shoe sole. The systems may also include structural support elements that provide additional stability and support to the wearer's foot. The wearer can adjust the degree of cushioning by rotating the insert within the shoe. The wearer can also remove the insert and replace the insert with a new and/or different insert.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel alkylarylketocarboxylic acids and 5-substituted tetrazoles represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is aryl or an alkyl of the structure ##STR2## W is a carboxyl moiety or a tetrazole moiety bound to Z at the 5-position of the tetrazole;R.sub.1 is C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 alkyl where Z is aryl and X is oxygen or is C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 alkyl where Z is alkyl and where Z is aryl and X is a bond;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, trihalomethyl, nitro, cyano or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 acyl;R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 or R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 can combine to form a carbocyclic ring;X is oxygen, or a bond at the ortho or para position;m is 0, 1 or 2; andn is 0 or 1, and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and carboxylic acid esters thereof.

Abstract: Novel thienylbenzylamine compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A and R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for the treatment of inflammation.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, hydroxyl, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkanoyloxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen, trihalomethyl, di(lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)amino, (alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)carbonyl, nitro, cyano or alkanoyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms;R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen, methyl, hydroxyl, carboxyl, (alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)carbonyl, hydroxymethyl, phenyl, or p-chlorophenyl;R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are independently hydrogen or methyl;j and k are independently 0, 1, 2, or 3, their sum being no more than 4;m and n are independently 0, 1, 2, or 3, their sum being no more than 4;A is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --;R.sub.7 and R.sub.9 together are oxo, provided k is other than o;R.sub.8 and R.sub.10 together are oxo, provided m is other than o;R.sub.11 and R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or ##STR2## A is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms; phenyl; or phenyl mono-, di- or tri-substituted independently with alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, carboxylic acyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, carboxyl, (alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms)carbonyl, nitro, cyano or di(alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms)amino;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trihalomethyl, nitro, cyano, di(alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)amino, (alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)carbonyl, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydroxyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or phenyl;R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are independently hydrogen or methyl;Y is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel bis(arylpiperazinyl)sulfur compounds represented by formula I ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, nitrile or methylthio; m and n are each independently 2 or 3; and X is a dithio, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl and nontoxic, pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof. These compounds can be used for the prevention of allergic disorders, such as asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hay fever, urticaria, food allergies, and the like.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## having activity as antihistamine or inhibitors of mediator release from basophils or mast cells.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or ##STR2## A is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms; phenyl; or phenyl mono-, di- or tri-substituted independently with alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, carboxylic acyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, carboxyl, (alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms)carbonyl, nitro, cyano or di(alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms)amino;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trihalomethyl, nitro, cyano, di(alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)amino, (alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)carbonyl, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydroxyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or phenyl;R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are independently hydrogen or methyl;Y is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## having activity as antihistamine or inhibitors of mediator release from basophils or mast cells.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein theR.sub.1 ' s are hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms or together a double-bonded oxygen,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, methyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, hydroxy-ethoxy, nitro or --SO.sub.3 H,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or methoxy,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, methyl or methoxy,R.sub.5 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or methyl, andR.sub.6 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and, when R.sub.6 is hydrogen, salts thereof formed with an inorganic or organic base; the compounds as well as the salts are useful as antiallergics.