Abstract: A cermet and method of forming the cermet, the cermet including a Sialon and an alloy comprising nickel aluminide and boron, wherein the Sialon includes silicon aluminum oxynitride, and wherein at least a portion of the Sialon is bonded with at least a portion of the alloy. In one example, the cermet is about 70 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of the Sialon, and about 10 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of the alloy.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for isolating a section of sewer line. In one embodiment, a chamber is provided that extends into the ground and intersects a sewer pipe. Thereafter, the fluid in the sewer pipe is exposed to an interior of the chamber and a dam is placed in the chamber to isolate an upstream portion of the chamber from a downstream portion. As fluid collects in the upstream side of the chamber, at least one pump is used to control the fluid level in the upstream portion by transferring the fluid from the chamber to a predetermined, remote location.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for isolating a section of sewer line. In one embodiment, a chamber is provided that extends into the ground and intersects a sewer pipe. Thereafter, the fluid in the sewer pipe is exposed to an interior of the chamber and a dam is placed in the chamber to isolate an upstream portion of the chamber from a downstream portion. As fluid collects in the upstream side of the chamber, at least one pump is used to control the fluid level in the upstream portion by transferring the fluid from the chamber to a predetermined, remote location.

Abstract: A cermet and method of forming the cermet, the cermet including a Sialon and an alloy comprising nickel aluminide and boron, wherein the Sialon includes silicon aluminum oxynitride, and wherein at least a portion of the Sialon is bonded with at least a portion of the alloy. In one example, the cermet is about 70 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of the Sialon, and about 10 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of the alloy.

Abstract: A throttling choke valve having a wear sleeve lining the interior surface of the cylindrical passage downstream of the valve sealing mechanism. A preferred embodiment of the wear sleeve has a removable retainer ring that fits between the wear sleeve and the fluid outlet. The retainer ring has a distal end that opens into the pipeline. At the distal end of the retainer ring the thickness of the wall of the retainer is decreased such that the interior surface is curved outward toward the interior surface of the pipeline.

Abstract: A restraint kit includes a dispensing housing having a clip dispenser therewithin, wherein the dispensing housing is arranged for the selective dispensing of restraint web segments therefrom cooperative with one of a plurality of clip members dispensed from the clip dispenser housing. Web segments cooperative with clip members are secured to an associated back board for the restraint of an individual thereon during a medical emergency situation.

Abstract: S-[3-(Dialkylamino)propyl]isothioureas which are specific histamine H.sub.2 -agonists.