Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms for administration of hydrophobic drugs, particularly fenofibrate, are provided. The compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of an active agent and a solubilizer. The solubilizer is selected to effectively solubilize active agent in the composition. The solubilizers employed as part of the invention include: a vitamin E substance; monohydric alcohol esters such as trialkyl citrates, lactones and lower alcohol fatty acid esters; nitrogen-containing solvents; phospholipids; glycerol acetates such as acetin, diacetin and triacetin; glycerol fatty acid esters such as mono-, di- and triglycerides and acetylated mono- and diglycerides; propylene glycol esters; ethylene glycol esters; and combinations thereof. The pharmaceutical dosage forms contain the compositions in a suitable dosage form unit such as a capsule. Methods of treating patients comprising administering the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides agents having antimicrobial activity for preventing and treating infectious diseases. Thus, the present invention provides novel substituted piperidino phenyloxazolidinone derivatives, processes for making compounds as well as antimicrobial compositions containing said derivatives as active ingredients and methods of treating bacterial infections with the said derivatives.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions with synchronized solubilizer release as well as various methods associated therewith, are disclosed and described. More specifically, the aqueous solubility of a drug is enhanced by synchronized release of a solubilizer.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions with synchronized solubilizer release as well as various methods associated therewith, are disclosed and described. More specifically, the aqueous solubility of a drug is enhanced by synchronized release of a solubilizer.

Abstract: This invention relates to new generation triple-targeting, chiral, broad-spectrum antimicrobial 7-substituted piperidino-quinolone carboxylic acid derivatives, to their optical isomers, diastereomers or enantiomers, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, prodrugs, polymorphs and pseudopolymorphs thereof, to their preparation, to their compositions and to their use.

Abstract: An improved liquid filter device comprising a first non-collapsible filter element formed of filter media; a second non-collapsible filter element formed of filter media, the first filter element being operatively contained within the second filter element such that a first space is operatively formed therebetween, the first filter element operatively forming a second space interiorly thereof; an inlet plate, operatively connected at one end of both the first and second filter elements, the inlet plate having an outer circumferential edge and a central area, the second filter element being operatively connected to the inlet plate proximate to the outer edge of the inlet plate, the first filter element being connected to the inlet plate proximate to the central area, the inlet plate operatively communicating with the first space between the first and second filter elements such that the flow of liquid to be filtered is directed into the first space, each filter element being non-collapsible in the axial direct

Abstract: The invention relates to crystalline S-(?)-9-fluoro-6,7-dihydro-8-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)-5-methyl-1-oxo-1H,5H-benzo[i,j]quinolizine-2-carboxylic acid L-arginine salt tetrahydrate, a process for its preparation and pharmaceutical formulations incorporating it as the active ingredient for use in treating microbial infections.

Abstract: A communications cable comprises an elongate cable jacket having an internal cavity and a plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors disposed in the internal cavity of the cable jacket, each of the conductors being insulated with a polymeric layer. Each of the insulated conductors within each of the twisted pairs of conductors defines a twinning helix having a first rotative direction, and each of the twisted pairs defines a bunching helix having a second rotative direction, the second rotative direction being opposite that of the first rotative direction. In this configuration, the communications cable can provide acceptable crosstalk and attenuation performance, even with foamed insulators that have demonstrated unacceptable performance when twinned and bunched in the same rotative direction.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for communicating with a mobile station in a mobile telecommunications system utilizing a packet technology. The system includes a mobile switching center (MSC), a base station controller (BSC) and at least one radio base station (RBS) in communication with the MSC and BSC. The RBS includes a packet device for converting voice signals received from a mobile station into packet signals and transmitting the packet signals to a destination device based upon destination information provided by the MSC. The RBS also receives packet signals intended for communication with the mobile station, converts the packet signals by the packet device and sends the converted signals to the mobile station over the air interface.

Abstract: A filter system having a filter bag in a housing. The filter bag is attached to an inlet flange. The inlet flange has a lip portion located at its edges that rest upon the housing and will contact a lid covering the housing. The lip portion will have an elastomer seal located at the places where it contacts the housing and lid respectively. The elastomer seal is overmolded onto the inlet flange to be an integral part of the inlet flange. A portion of the seal extends from the inlet flange in the direction of the housing. That portion is parallel and in contact with the lid.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition that masks the undesirable taste of a pharmaceutically active ingredient, i.e. drug or medicine, that is taken orally. The coating composition is comprised of dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate and neutral methacrylic acid ester, a cellulose ester polymer, and an alkaline modifier.

Abstract: A fluid treatment system is disclosed that includes a replaceable and/or serviceable fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough, and a connector head configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge. The cartridge includes a device for storing data related to the performance and/or identity of the cartridge, and a mechanism is provided to facilitate an exchange of data between the fluid treatment cartridge and a monitoring device configured to process the data.

Abstract: A communications cable comprises an elongate cable jacket having an internal cavity and a plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors disposed in the internal cavity of the cable jacket, each of the conductors being insulated with a polymeric layer. Each of the insulated conductors within each of the twisted pairs of conductors defines a twinning helix having a first rotative direction, and each of the twisted pairs defines a bunching helix having a second rotative direction, the second rotative direction being opposite that of the first rotative direction. In this configuration, the communications cable can provide acceptable crosstalk and attenuation performance, even with foamed insulators that have demonstrated unacceptable performance when twinned and bunched in the same rotative direction.

Abstract: A telecommunications system and method is disclosed for providing mobility management for a Mobile Station (MS) to allow the MS to receive Internet telephone calls when the MS is in idle mode. This can be accomplished by using a voice gateway to transform an incoming Internet phone call to a normal cellular voice call. In addition, by introducing a new Intelligent Network (IN) application, which handles location updates for the MS with a central Internet telephony server, an MS in idle mode can receive incoming Internet telephony calls. The IN application can obtain a temporary Internet Protocol (IP) address for the MS from a Direct Access Unit (DAU) connected to the voice gateway associated with the serving Mobile Switching Center (MSC) and register this temporary IP address with the central Internet server, which uses this temporary IP address to forward incoming Internet telephony calls to the Voice Gateway.

Abstract: A telecommunications system and method is disclosed for providing for terminal mobility between H.323 networks belonging to the same H.323 system. When an H.323 mobile terminal moves to a new or visitor H.323 network and attempts to register with the visitor H.323 network, the visitor H.323 network informs the home H.323 network to which the H.323 mobile terminal belongs about the move, using an H.225 Registration and Admission Control Signaling (RAS) message. In order to send such a location update RAS message to the home H.323 network, the visitor Gatekeeper determines the home Gatekeeper of the visiting H.323 mobile terminal. Thereafter, the RAS message is sent by the Gatekeeper of the visitor H.323 network to the Gatekeeper of the home H.323 network through routers and the LAN backbones of the H.323 networks of the H.323 system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating mosaic structures, generally comprises the steps of providing a frame comprising spaces for individual pieces of a mosaic tile. Each of the individual pieces are spaced from each other and positioned in each space and are circumscribed by a peripheral ridge surrounding each piece.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition that masks the undesirable taste of a pharmaceutically active ingredient, i.e. drug or medicine, that is consumed orally. The coating composition has polyvinyl acetate, and a dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate and neutral methacrylic acid ester. Optionally, an alkaline modifier may be included in the coating composition to enhance release of the active ingredient.

Abstract: A composition for delivery of a medicament that has a bitter taste and/or causes throat catch is provided. The composition contains Carbomer 934, Carbomer 971, Carbomer 974, PEG-5M or a mixture thereof in an amount sufficient to mask the bitter taste of the medicament and/or throat catch.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition that masks the undesirable taste of a pharmaceutically active ingredient, i.e. drug or medicine, that is taken orally. The coating composition is comprised of dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate and neutral methacrylic acid ester, a cellulose ester polymer, and an alkaline modifier.

Abstract: A telecommunications system and method is disclosed for de-registering all Mobile Stations (MSs) at one time from a Gatekeeper of an H.323 system. In preferred embodiments, after an H.323 system shut down or upon receipt of a RESET message from a Home Location Register (HLR), the Mobile Switching Center (MSC) sends a single Unregistration Request (URQ) message to the Gatekeeper requesting de-registration of all of the MSs served by the MSC. The H.225 protocol for the URQ message is modified to indicate that all MSs associated with the MSC are to be de-registered. Alternatively, the modified URQ message can indicate that a certain group of MSs served by the MSC are to be de-registered.