Abstract: Magazine release button interference pin assembly and AR-style lower receiver functions to prevent the depression of the magazine release button on an AR-style rifle while the upper receiver is closed or locked onto the lower receiver. Magazine release button interference pin assembly and AR-style lower receiver prevents magazine release and reloading while the upper receiver is closed or locked onto the lower receiver. Magazine release button interference pin assembly and AR-style lower receiver is a magazine release button interference pin assembly as well as a specially machined lower receiver to accept the magazine release button interference pin assembly. Magazine release button interference pin assembly includes a special magazine release button interference pin with at least two protrusions, a spring, and a retaining pin.

Abstract: Magazine release button interference pin assembly and AR-style lower receiver functions to prevent the depression of the magazine release button on an AR-style rifle while the upper receiver is closed or locked onto the lower receiver. Magazine release button interference pin assembly and AR-style lower receiver prevents magazine release and reloading while the upper receiver is closed or locked onto the lower receiver. Magazine release button interference pin assembly and AR-style lower receiver is a magazine release button interference pin assembly as well as a specially machined lower receiver to accept the magazine release button interference pin assembly. Magazine release button interference pin assembly includes a special magazine release button interference pin with at least two protrusions, a spring, and a retaining pin.

Abstract: AR-style lower receiver with magazine release button interference pin assembly functions to prevent the depression of the magazine release button on an AR-style rifle while the upper receiver is closed or locked onto the lower receiver. AR-style lower receiver with magazine release button interference pin assembly prevents magazine release and reloading while the upper receiver is closed or locked onto the lower receiver. AR-style lower receiver with magazine release button interference pin assembly is a magazine release button interference pin assembly as well as a specially machined lower receiver to accept the magazine release button interference pin assembly. Magazine release button interference pin assembly includes a special magazine release button interference pin with at least two protrusions, a spring, and a retaining pin.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing and treating headaches is disclosed. The method includes using a computer server having diagnostic software tool thereon operative to collect a plurality of information from a patient. The method includes collecting detailed medical symptoms information from a patient of the patient's headaches via the computer server and diagnostic tool. The information is analyzed and a report is created of headache conditions and comorbidities. The report is transmitted to a health care provider who reviews the report to determine an optimal treatment plan for the patient. The health care provider creates a treatment plan for the patient based on the report.

Abstract: Methods for identifying forensic samples using panels of markers and gene expression profiling, including without limitation, mRNA profiling, miRNA profiling, or both, are disclosed. Panels of markers for identifying certain tissue samples and certain body fluid samples are also disclosed. Kits for expediting performance of certain of the disclosed methods are provided.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is provided comprising a vehicle that comprises (a) an amphipathic oil that is water dispersible and ethanol insoluble, (b) microcrystalline wax, and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable non-aqueous carrier; and having an antibacterial substance in an antibacterially effective amount stably dispersed in the vehicle. The composition is suitable for administration by intramammary infusion to a milk producing animal for treatment and/or prevention of mastitis or other diseases of the udder, as well as for otic administration for treatment and/or prevention of an ear infection.

Abstract: The present teachings are generally directed to methods for normalizing at least one species of small nucleic acid that is present in a population of small nucleic acid species, wherein the relative concentration of at least one small nucleic acid species is substantially greater than the relative concentration of at least one other small nucleic acid species in the population. At least one small nucleic acid species is normalized using a multiplicity of primers comprising degenerate sequences. In some embodiments, a small nucleic acid species is identified by inserting at least part of an extension product from a normalized population into a vector and subsequently sequencing the insert. In some embodiments, a small nucleic acid species is identified by determining the sequence of at least part of an extension product.

Abstract: A system and method (100, 310, 510) of inventory tracking and custom ordering over a computer network (316). The system includes a multimedia user interface (318) delivered over the computer network to a user, and a configuration and pricing database (324) storing product pricing data according to user-entered product configuration. An inventory database (322) stores product availability data in inventory of retail sales facilities, in-transit from product manufacturing facilities to the retail sales facilities, in-plant at the product manufacturing facilities, and on a ordering bank at the product manufacturing facilities. The user is able to search, via the multimedia user interface (318), the inventory database (322) for the user-entered product configuration and receive pricing data and product availability data. A sales processor (332) is operable to receive, via the multimedia user interface (318), user reservation of an available product determined by the search.

Abstract: A method is provided for treatment of an inflammatory condition in a fluid-containing organ having a natural exterior orifice, such as the udder of a milk producing animal or an ear. The method comprises administering, to the organ via the exterior orifice, a pharmaceutical composition comprising an anti-inflammatory agent and a vehicle that comprises an amphipathic oil that is water dispersible and ethanol insoluble, microcrystalline wax and a pharmaceutically acceptable non-aqueous carrier. Also provided is such a composition comprising the anti-inflammatory agent. The composition is readily dispersible in the fluid of the fluid-containing organ.

Abstract: A method is provided for treatment of an infective condition in a fluid-containing organ having a natural exterior orifice, such as the udder of a milk producing animal or an ear. The method comprises administering an antibacterial agent to the organ via the exterior orifice and administering in combination therapy with the antibacterial agent a second agent that is an anti-inflammatory agent, an analgesic and/or an antipyretic. The antibacterial agent and, optionally, the second agent, are administered as a pharmaceutical composition further comprising a vehicle that comprises an amphipathic oil that is water dispersible and ethanol insoluble, microcrystalline wax and a pharmaceutically acceptable non-aqueous carrier. Also provided is such a composition comprising the antibacterial agent and the second agent.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is provided comprising a vehicle that comprises (a) an amphipathic oil that is water dispersible and ethanol insoluble, (b) microcrystalline wax, and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable non-aqueous carrier; and having an antibacterial substance in an antibacterially effective amount stably dispersed in the vehicle. The composition is suitable for administration by intramammary infusion to a milk producing animal for treatment and/or prevention of mastitis or other diseases of the udder, as well as for otic administration for treatment and/or prevention of an ear infection.

Abstract: A new extended coverage anti-G suit combines a new continuous lower body pressure bladder with a nonextensible outer covering. The continuous lower body pressure bladder includes an abdominal bladder section and a pair of wrap-around leg bladder sections. Each leg bladder sections overlaps slightly at the inseam. A trouser-shaped nonextensible outer covering covers the pressure bladder and restrains its expansion when the pressure bladder is inflated. A pair of pressure socks worn between regular socks and boots interconnects with the pressure bladder.

Abstract: A glass bottle production line comprising a bottle mold which has a plurality of mold cavities arranged in a predetermined order for forming bottles from glass parisons and for transferring the bottles to a conveyor in a predetermined sequence corresponding to the predetermined order of the mold cavities. The conveyor has a hot end portion and a cold end portion for receiving bottles from the bottle mold at an elevated temperature at the hot end portion and conveying the bottles to the cold end portion. A hot bottle inspector located at a fixed inspection station along the conveyor at the hot end portion non-touchingly inspects the bottles as the bottles are conveyed past the inspection station by the conveyor. A mold transfer signal and bottle detection signal are processed to determine the mold cavity used to produce the bottle detected at the inspector's station.

Abstract: A tool for use in forming expansion loops in electrical communication cables or similar materials is formed of an elongated channel with opposing bends, thus forming a sinusoidal curve. The channel is twisted in order that the outer radius of each of the bends is contained within the walls of the channel. The tool is used by placing a length of electrical cable within one end of the channel and holding the electrical cable and any supporting line within the channel. The electrical cable is then grasped and held within the opposite end of the tool channel, and the tool is manipulated to form a sinusoidal curve in the electrical cable. The tool is then displaced along the electrical cable and simultaneously rotated 180 degrees, resulting in a mirror image of the first position. By again bending the electrical cable within the channel of the tool, a curve opposite the first curve is formed in the electrical wire, thus completing the formation of an expansion loop of consistent size and bend radius.

Abstract: Pivoted flap valves are positioned at different angles by valve seats formed on a flush valve body on opposite sides of a vertical axis extending through a lower outlet section of the valve body. Flexible actuating elements depending at different angles from the flush lever, control opening of the flap valves in a one- or two-stage flush operation in response to displacement of the flush lever in one direction.

Abstract: A microwave coupler device of planar circuit form, similar in form to a conventional branch arm coupler in that it comprises a substrate (23) having a ground plane conductor on one main face and an electrically conductive pattern on the other main face comprising a central portion (25) and four strip portions (27, 29, 31, 33) extending therefrom, but in which the central portion, instead of comprising four limbs in a rectangular configuration, is in the form of a rectangle with the strip portions extending from positions adjacent the corners of the rectangle.