Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein A? represents the benzenesulphonate (besylate) anion;. R represents H or C1-6 alkyl; and n is a number from 0.8 to 2.2 are CCR3 antagonists and are therefore indicated to be useful in therapy are described.

Abstract: A forestry work machine comprises a carrier and a log deflector for deflecting away from the carrier a log held by the forestry work machine. The log deflector comprises a base portion attached to a side of the carrier and an accessory portion projecting laterally outwardly from and removably attached to the base portion. An associated method is disclosed.

Abstract: A one-piece bushing to be inserted into the seal cavity of a rotary mechanical device includes a one-piece cylindrical bushing element with a single slit to allow easy installation over the shaft. The bushing is a substantially cylindrical semi-rigid member with an inner bore closely approximating the outer diameter of the shaft and includes a groove at the motor end on the outer surface and a corresponding groove on the inner surface to provide a lantern ring. Milling slots or other types of relief are formed on one surface of a flat piece of material to allow for shaping into cylindrical form and to provide for easy installation over an installed device shaft. Seal water openings are provided between the outer groove and inner groove of the bushing to form a lantern ring. Generally, two or three packing rings are added on the motor side to complete the shaft sealing system for installation in the seal cavity.

Abstract: A one-piece bushing to be inserted into the seal cavity of a rotary mechanical device includes a one-piece cylindrical bushing element with a single slit to allow easy installation over the shaft. The bushing is a substantially cylindrical semi-rigid member with an inner bore closely approximating the outer diameter of the shaft and includes a groove at the motor end on the outer surface and a corresponding groove on the inner surface to provide a lantern ring. Milling slots or other types of relief are formed on one surface of a flat piece of material to allow for shaping into cylindrical form and to provide for easy installation over an installed device shaft. Seal water openings are provided between the outer groove and inner groove of the bushing to form a lantern ring. Generally, two or three packing rings are added on the motor side to complete the shaft sealing system for installation in the seal cavity.

Abstract: A method of controlling total jet pressure from the head of a metallurgical lance for introducing gas into a volume of metal in a vessel. The lance head has at least one ejector, which has a nozzle located in a bore of the lance head and has an annular gas passage between at least one nozzle and the wall of the bore. The method proceeds by adjusting the annular gas velocity from a first Mach number to a second mach number to effect change of the total jet pressure.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of liquid ferric sulfate from finely-divided ferric oxide, sulfuric acid and water in a reaction system comprising at least one closed reaction vessel at temperatures ranging from about 120° C. to about 150° C. and pressures from about 25 psi to about 70 psi. Iron oxide streams are fed countercurrent to the ferric sulfate reaction product stream and to the sulfuric acid and water feeds. The continuity of the reaction is effected by re-circulating fractions while withdrawing a fraction of the liquid ferric sulfate having a trivalent iron concentration of at least 10% from the reaction vessel. Yield and efficiency are provided by controlling the rate of iron ore, sulfuric acid and specific gravity and by counter current cycling the waste stream from the reaction through the dilution water and use of a polymeric settling agent to remove unreacted iron content from the digester output.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein A? represents the benzenesulphonate (besylate) anion; R represents H or C1-6 alkyl; and n is a number from 0.8 to 2.2 are CCR3 antagonists and are therefore indictated to be useful in therapy are described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; Y represents —(CRnaRnb)n—; Rna and Rnb are each independently hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; n is an integer from 0 to 5; R2 represents unsubstituted or substituted aryl or unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl; R3 and R4 each independently represent hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R7 represents hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R8 represents hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; and salts and solvates thereof; are CCR3 antagonists and are thus indicated to be useful in therapy.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): and salts and solvates thereof, a process for its preparation, pharmaceutical formulations containing it and its use in therapy.

Abstract: A metallurgical lance for introducing gas into a volume of molten material in a furnace includes a head having a bore extending therethrough, a mounting assembly at the head in the bore, and a nozzle detachably secured to the mounting assembly by a connection, the nozzle adapted to coact with a tool releasably engagable with the nozzle to insert and withdraw same from the lance head through the bore without dismantling the nozzle.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of a compound of formula (IIIA) or a salt thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for verifying an electronic financial transaction. In certain implementations, verifying an electronic financial transaction includes generating a user interface including a security code, the user interface associating different portions of the code with different parts of a user input device, and associating at least one code portion with a user input device part having visual indicia dissimilar to the visual representation of the code portion. Verifying an electronic financial transaction also includes detecting activation of the user input device in a manner that generates a code, and determining whether the generated code corresponds to the security code.

Abstract: EPDM compositions comprising EPDM and specified carbon blacks which, when extruded or shaped, exhibit either a highly gloss or a textured matte finish. The carbon black is present in an amount of 100 to about 300, and more preferably about 150 to about 250, parts by weight per 100 parts by weight EPDM.

Abstract: EPDM compositions comprising EPDM and specified carbon blacks which, when extruded or shaped, exhibit either a highly gloss or a textured matte finish. The carbon black is present in an amount of 100 to about 300, and more preferably about 150 to about 250, parts by weight per 100 parts by weight EPDM.

Abstract: A specimen collection device is provided for efficient collection of biological specimens. The device includes a container with a substantially closed bottom, an open top and a side wall therebetween. An outlet aperture is provided in or near the bottom wall. An access port assembly is mounted in the outlet aperture. The access port assembly includes a split septum. The container is used with a test tube and with a cap that has a blunt cannula or blunt tube that provides access into the test tube. The blunt cannula or blunt tube can be urged through the slit in the split septum to enable a gravitational flow of the specimen from the container into the test tube. Separation of the test tube from the container allows the split septum to reseal. The test tube then can be sealed and sent to a laboratory for analysis.