Abstract: A process is disclosed for recovering elemental phosphorus from an aqueous sludge and converting the residue into non-hazardous waste. The sludge is separated into (1) a slurry of water containing suspended phosphorus and dirt particles and (2) coarse solids. A flocculating agent is added to the slurry to agglomerate the suspended phosphorus and dirt particles, which are recovered from the water and are heated to melt elemental phosphorus particles. A coalescing agent is added to coalesce the melted elemental phosphorus, which is separated from the dirt particles. The coarse solids are mixed with hot water to melt the phosphorus sludge, which is separated from inert solids. The solids are heated to burn any residual elemental phosphorus. The separated molten phosphorus sludge is stirred with a solution of chromic acid to recover the phosphorus as a separate phase. A reducing agent is added to the remaining water and solids to reduce the Cr+6 to Cr+3.

Abstract: Biphenyl derivatives are disclosed for use in the treatment of androgen-dependent diseases, such as prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, precocious puberty, polycystic ovarian syndrome, acne, hirsutism, seborrhea, androgenic alopecia and premature male baldness. For example, some preferred compounds having the structure: are formulated together with pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier for topical use in the treatment of acne, hirutism, seborrhea or androgenic alopecia, or for systemic use in the treatment of androgen-dependent prostate cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel nucleic acid molecule. More particularly, the present invention relates to a male germ line cell specific genetic sequence in plants. Male germ line cells include generative cells and sperm cells. Even more particularly, the present invention provides a male germ line specific gene or functional equivalent thereof. This invention is also directed to the promoter of said gene or its functional derivatives and their use in generating a range of mutant plants including male sterile plants and transposon tagged plants. Preferred nucleic acid molecules of the present invention include the LGC1 gene as well as homologs and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to reagents useful in the immunotherapeutic or immunoprophylactic treatment of allergic diseases. More particularly, the present invention provides modified allergens exhibiting reduced IgE interactivity including reduced IgE production-stimulatory activity, while retaining T-cell antigenicity, which are useful in the immunomodulation of type I allergic disease conditions. The present invention further contemplates a method of immunomodulation of allergic diseases such as type I allergic disease conditions by the administration of modified allergens exhibiting reduced IgE interactivity while retaining T-cell antigenicity.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for recovering elemental phosphorus from an aqueous sludge and converting the residue into non-hazardous waste. The sludge is separated into (1) a slurry of water containing suspended phosphorus and dirt particles and (2) coarse solids. A flocculating agent is added to the slurry to agglomerate the suspended phosphorus and dirt particles, which are recovered from the water and are heated to melt elemental phosphorus particles. A coalescing agent is added to coalesce the melted elemental phosphorus, which is separated from the dirt particles. The coarse solids are mixed with hot water to melt the phosphorus sludge, which is separated from inert solids. The solids are heated to burn any residual elemental phosphorus. The separated molten phosphorus sludge is stirred with a solution of chromic acid to recover the phosphorus as a separate phase. A reducing agent is added to the remaining water and solids to reduce the Cr+6 to Cr+3.

Abstract: Novel mercaptophenyl naphthyl methane compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions comprised thereof are useful for the prevention or treatment of various medical indications associated with estrogen dependent diseases or syndromes related to osteoporosis, bone loss, bone formation, cardiovascular disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, menopausal disorders, physiological disorders, diabetes disorders, prostatic carcinoma, cancer of breast, cancer of uterus, cancer of the cervix and cancer of the colon, threatened or habitual abortion, obesity, ovarian development or function, post-partum lactation and depression.

Abstract: An aerated bath 26 is disclosed comprising a plurality of receptacles 10 on the outside of the bath, each receptacle being in communication with the interior of the bath through one or a plurality of openings 16, and fluid supply means 20 connected to some or all of the receptacles characterised in that the receptacles are shallow and of a relatively smooth internal configuration. Preferably, the internal configuration of the receptacles is a part spherical dish. The smooth internal surface reduces locations where moisture can be trapped. Preferably also, the receptacle is made from a material, especially a plastics material, which is hydrophobic which therefore resists wetting by bath water. The plastics material is preferably easily machinable, and tough and durable, and may be selected from known plastics materials of this type such as nylon, polyethylene terephthalate, and the like.

Abstract: Biphenyl derivatives are disclosed for use in the treatment of androgen-dependent diseases such as prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, precicious puberty, polycystic ovarian syndrome, acne, hirsutism, seborrhea, androgenic alopecia and premature male baldness.

Abstract: An aerated bath 26 is disclosed comprising a plurality of receptacles 10 on the outside of the bath, each receptacle being in communication with the interior of the bath through one or a plurality of openings 16, and fluid supply means 20 connected to some or all of the receptacles characterised in that the receptacles are shallow and of a relatively smooth internal configuration. Preferably, the internal configuration of the receptacles is a part spherical dish. The smooth internal surface reduces locations where moisture can be trapped. Preferably also, the receptacle is made from a material, especially a plastics material, which is hydrophobic which therefore resists wetting by bath water. The plastics material is preferably easily machinable, and tough and durable, and may be selected from known plastics materials of this type such as nylon, polyethylene terephthalate, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a separator for separating a meltable solid from a mixture with other solids. The separator has a tank for holding a fluid; a container at least partially inside the tank, made at least in part of a screen through which the fluid can pass and melted solids can flow, but through which the unmelted solid material will not flow; and a heater for heating the fluid above the melting point of the meltable solids. Also disclosed is a method of separating a meltable solid from a mixture with other solids. The mixture of solids is placed in the container of the separator and the fluid is heated to a temperature above the melting point of the meltable solid, whereby the meltable solid flows through the screen out of the container, while the other solids remain within the container.

Abstract: A paper product suitable for use in making envelopes and the like and having enhanced printability. The enhancement in printability is attained through the use of shoe nip calendering. The final product has the following material properties: (1) a basis weight in the range 16-32 lb./1,300 ft2; (2) a density equal to or less than 0.75 g/cc; (3) a smoothness as measured by the Hagerty/Sheffield test (TAPPI Test Method T 538 om-88) greater than 200 Sheffield units; and (4) a Parker Print Surf roughness as measured by the Parker test (TAPPI Test Method T 555 om-94) less than 5.0 microns (measured using a pressure of 10 kgf/cm2 with a soft backing).