Abstract: In an example, a heated air knife and a negative pressure component are controlled to heat a subject gas and direct the subject gas through an evaporation channel at a target gas velocity that is above a flame propagation velocity for the subject gas. The evaporation channel is defined in part by a first surface, a nozzle of the air knife, a mixing zone, and a second surface substantially opposite the first surface.

Abstract: In an example of the disclosure, a heat exchange and flame arrest device for use with a subject gas includes tubing arranged to traverse a core, with the tubing defining a cooling fluid pathway. The core includes a gas flow inlet, a set of cooling fins, and a gas flow outlet. The gas flow inlet, the set of cooling fins, and the gas flow outlet collectively form a gas flow pathway for a subject gas. Each cooling fin of the set is positioned to form a gap between that cooling fin and an adjacent cooling fin. The gas flow inlet is to receive the subject gas. The combination of the gap between each cooling fin of the set and the cooling capacity of the cooling fluid pathway is sufficient to, if the subject gas has ignited, lower temperature of the subject gas to below autoignition temperature.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for producing beneficial re-use sand from foundry sand. Foundry sand can be collected from a mold making operation, and/or from the casting removal and cleaning process. The collected sand product can be cleaned and separated into a clay and carbon mixture, and a beneficial re-use sand. The collected sand product can be cleaned by mixing with water, and subjecting the resulting mix to a hydrocyclone at appropriate flow rates. The hydrocyclone can separate the mix into a carbon, clay and water mix for re-use, and a wet sand mix. Water can be separated from the wet sand and reused, and the resulting sand can be used as beneficial re-use sand.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for producing beneficial re-use sand from foundry sand. Foundry sand can be collected from a mold making operation, and/or from the casting removal and cleaning process. The collected sand product can be cleaned and separated into a clay and carbon mixture, and a beneficial re-use sand. The collected sand product can be cleaned by mixing with water, and subjecting the resulting mix to a hydrocyclone at appropriate flow rates. The hydrocyclone can separate the mix into a carbon, clay and water mix for re-use, and a wet sand mix. Water can be separated from the wet sand and reused, and the resulting sand can be used as beneficial re-use sand.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for producing beneficial re-use sand from foundry sand. Foundry sand can be collected from a mold making operation, and/or from the casting removal and cleaning process. The collected sand product can be cleaned and separated into a clay and carbon mixture, and a beneficial re-use sand. The collected sand product can be cleaned by mixing with water, and subjecting the resulting mix to a hydrocyclone at appropriate flow rates. The hydrocyclone can separate the mix into a carbon, clay and water mix for re-use, and a wet sand mix. Water can be separated from the wet sand and reused, and the resulting sand can be used as beneficial re-use sand.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for producing beneficial re-use sand from foundry sand. Foundry sand can be collected from a mold making operation, and/or from the casting removal and cleaning process. The collected sand product can be cleaned and separated into a clay and carbon mixture, and a beneficial re-use sand. The collected sand product can be cleaned by mixing with water, and subjecting the resulting mix to a hydrocyclone at appropriate flow rates. The hydrocyclone can separate the mix into a carbon, clay and water mix for re-use, and a wet sand mix. Water can be separated from the wet sand and reused, and the resulting sand can be used as beneficial re-use sand.

Abstract: A compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the compound having a formula: wherein: R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl, and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy; and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy-carbonyl; and n is either 1 or 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for use in treatment of or prevention of skeletal muscle fibrosis and/or for inducing skeletal muscle regeneration.

Abstract: A compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the compound having a formula: wherein: R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl, and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy; and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy-carbonyl; and n is either 1 or 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for use in treatment of or prevention of skeletal muscle fibrosis and/or for inducing skeletal muscle regeneration.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved molding sand performance through use of recovered additives from the existing waste stream in a foundry. Sand, clay, and carbon-containing organic components are wet recovered from a green sand mold foundry dust recovery system. The sand and non-sand fractions may be further treated to reduce water content or adjust the levels of various components to generate a pre-mix additive for the generation of new green sand molds, that may display improved properties at ambient and high temperatures when compared to commonly employed traditional pre-mix. In some examples, pre-mixes having reduced sulfur content are obtained. In several embodiments, the non-sand fraction obtained from bag house dust or dust from mechanical reclamation includes increased levels of bentonite clay and carbon.

Abstract: A compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the compound having a formula: wherein: R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl, and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy; and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy-carbonyl; and n is either 1 or 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for use in treatment of or prevention of skeletal muscle fibrosis and/or for inducing skeletal muscle regeneration.

Abstract: A compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the compound having a formula: wherein: R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl, and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy; and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy-carbonyl; and n is either 1 or 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for use in treatment of or prevention of skeletal muscle fibrosis and/or for inducing skeletal muscle regeneration.

Abstract: A compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the compound having a formula: wherein: R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl, and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy; and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy-carbonyl; and n is either 1 or 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for use in treatment of or prevention of skeletal muscle fibrosis and/or for inducing skeletal muscle regeneration.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved molding sand performance through use of recovered additives from the existing waste stream in a foundry. Sand, clay, and carbon-containing organic components are wet recovered from a green sand mold foundry dust recovery system. The sand and non-sand fractions may be further treated to reduce water content or adjust the levels of various components to generate a pre-mix additive for the generation of new green sand molds, that may display improved properties at ambient and high temperatures when compared to commonly employed traditional pre-mix. In some examples, pre-mixes having reduced sulfur content are obtained. In several embodiments, the non-sand fraction obtained from bag house dust or dust from mechanical reclamation includes increased levels of bentonite claim and carbon.

Abstract: A compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the compound having a formula: wherein: R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl, and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy; and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy-carbonyl; and n is either 1 or 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for use in treatment of or prevention of skeletal muscle fibrosis and/or for inducing skeletal muscle regeneration.

Abstract: According to the present invention compositions and methods are provided to prevent the pathogenic aspects of tissue trauma while preserving normal tissue repair mechanisms, based on the fact that these molecules abrogate the cascade of damage initiated by tissue trauma, while maintaining this the requisite healthy extracellular matrix economy. The composition for regulating the extracellular matrix economy, comprise a pharmaceutically effective amount of an effector in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Preferably, the effector is a quinazolinone derivative. More preferably, the quinazolinone derivative is a member of a group having formula (I), wherein R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl, and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy, and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and n is either 1 or 2.

Abstract: A promotor of wound healing and an inhibitor of formation of a urethral stricture, particularly following surgical intervention or infection in the area. Specifically, the most preferred compound of the present invention, Halofuginone, can be used to prevent collagen deposition from occurring within the lumen of the urethra after such trauma, thereby inhibiting urethral stricture formation. Halofuginone, and related compounds, are also useful for the promotion of wound healing after trauma, for example after surgery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for modifying gene expression in a pathological process, thereby preventing or ameliorating said process. More particularly the compositions comprise quinazolinones, especially halofuginone, for inhibiting or preventing alterations in gene expression during fibrosis. The present invention particularly relates to pharmaceutical compositions for improving the regeneration of cirrhotic liver.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing quinazolinones. More particularly, the present invention relates to a composition for treatment renal fibrosis, comprising as active ingredient a quinazolinone derivative as herein defined. The currently preferred embodiment is halofuginone, which is now show to slow or prevent progression of renal fibrosis in vivo, thereby preventing end-stage renal failure.

Abstract: An effective treatment for skin disorders characterized by abnormal skin cell behavior, including a pharmaceutically effective amount of Halofuginone. Skin disorders which can be treated include keloids, hypertrophic scars, psoriasis, acne, seborrhea and alopecia. Halofuginone can reduce or eliminate clinical symptoms of these disorders, as well as substantially prevent the formation of keloids and hypertrophic scars.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for attenuating neovascularization and treating malignancies, including a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound having a formula: wherein: R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy, and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy carbonyl; as active ingredient therein, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.