Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing triprolidine and an ionic additive that improves the measured availability of the triprolidine in the tablet, as indicated by standard USP assay for triprolidine in pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also provides a process for producing compositions having improved triprolidine availability and a process for improving the performance of a pharmaceutical composition in a dissolution assay measuring triprolidine availability. The ionic additive can be, for example, an alkali metal salt, such as sodium chloride or potassium chloride.

Abstract: A vacuum fixture incorporating a vacuum suctioning device which may be employed in the manufacture of thin film chip carriers through the intermediary of retaining parts which are to be processed on the surface of a suction plate in a dimensionally compensating operative mode. A process is disclosed which may be employed in the manufacture of thin film chip carriers which is adhered in a dimensionally compensating manner to the surface of an interposer plate which is supported on a suction plate of a vacuum fixture.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition has an acid salt of a sympathomimetic amine; and a denaturant of (i) at least one gum or viscosity modifier, and (ii) at least one surfactant, wherein the gum or viscosity modifier and the surfactant are present in amounts sufficient to have a denaturing effect on the sympathomimetic amine without significantly compromising the release of the sympathomimetic amine from the composition.

Abstract: A method for forming optical parts used in laser optical systems such as high energy lasers, high average power lasers, semiconductor capital equipment and medical devices. The optical parts will not damage during the operation of high power lasers in the ultra-violet light range. A blank is first ground using a fixed abrasive grinding method to remove the subsurface damage formed during the fabrication of the blank. The next step grinds and polishes the edges and forms bevels to reduce the amount of fused-glass contaminants in the subsequent steps. A loose abrasive grind removes the subsurface damage formed during the fixed abrasive or "blanchard" removal process. After repolishing the bevels and performing an optional fluoride etch, the surface of the blank is polished using a zirconia slurry. Any subsurface damage formed during the loose abrasive grind will be removed during this zirconia polish. A post polish etch may be performed to remove any redeposited contaminants.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved surgical snare having an operating cable freely rotatable while the handle is maintained steady, having a rotating assembly mounted in the handle so that the axis of rotation of the assembly is essentially coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the handle and having a quick disconnect-connect means for attaching the operating cable to the rotating assembly without external clamping means.