Abstract: The present invention pertains to the discovery that short chain aliphatic fatty acids, such as potassium sorbate, can be used in liquid-additive grinding compositions in the amount of at least 10%, more preferably at least 20%, and most preferably at least 30%, to mill carbonate materials into smaller particle size. The carbonate material can optionally be combined with another inorganic material in the grinding operation, such as limestone, lime, dolomites, talc, titanium dioxide, alumina, and kaolin, ceramics, and cement clinker. The use of the particularly described grinding additive composition are food-grade or food-contact approved, and are believed by the present inventors to resist the humectant behavior of the resultant ground particles which could in herently otherwise decrease efficiency of the particulate grinding process.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the discovery that short chain aliphatic fatty acids, such as potassium sorbate, can be used in liquid-additive grinding compositions in the amount of at least 10%, more preferably at least 20%, and most preferably at least 30%, to mill carbonate materials into smaller particle size. The carbonate material can optionally be combined with another inorganic material in the grinding operation, such as limestone, lime, dolomites, talc, titanium dioxide, alumina, and kaolin, ceramics, and cement clinker. The use of the particularly described grinding additive composition are food-grade or food-contact approved, and are believed by the present inventors to resist the humectant behavior of the resultant ground particles which could in herently otherwise decrease efficiency of the particulate grinding process.

Abstract: The invention provides devices and methods for the detection of hydrophobic biomarkers using 3D microchip capillary electrophoresis having a non-aqueous solvent system. Hydrophobic biomarkers can be placed in a microcapillary microchannel and electrokinetically injected into a second microcapillary microchannel through a nanocapillary array membrane. The hydrophobic biomarkers can then be separated and analyzed via mass spectrometry. Certain hydrophobic biomarkers can indicate a particular disease state.

Abstract: A climbing apparatus for trees and the like is illustrated which employs an elongated body support member which is carried substantially horizontally with a head piece containing diverging contact pad means for engaging the tree and the like. The pad means are preferably constructed of rubbery material with Neoprene being illustrated. A standard is carried adjacent the headpiece and extends upwardly and rearwardly thereof for carrying a steel band which engages the tree, pole or similar structure to be climbed for exerting a wedging action between the pads and the tree resulting in a gripping action which will support the user.

Abstract: A foot warmer constructed of a stiff insulating foam material such as polystyrene, is illustrated having a displaceable front end panel providing an opening when displaced for receiving a wearer's shoe, boot, and the like enabling the foot warmer to be readily placed upon the foot and the front end panel replaced to thus provide a foot warmer wherein insulation extends about the leg of the wearer at least as far up as the area of the ankle to provide an effective foot warmer.