Abstract: Infectious diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms resident in the alimentary tract of humans and animals can be prevented and treated by administering to the alimentary tract of the human or animal an effective amount of a composition containing at least one lectin capable of binding to an infective microorganism and diminishing its infective capability of the microorganism. The lectin is administered dispensed in a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic vehicle. Peptic ulcer disease caused by infection with H. pylori can be treated by oral administration of lectins that bind to the pathogen. A beneficial ecology of H. pylori can be maintained in infected patients by chronic oral administration of lectins that bind to the pathogen.

Abstract: The envelope is constructed with cut outs or openings in the back ply to expose the glue on the folded over tabs secured to the back ply. An overlying panel is secured to the glue via the openings to facilitate processing in automated postal equipment. A second panel is folded under the first panel and is preprinted for use as a merchandise order form. The envelope may be provided with statements and a return envelope which is sized to receive the merchandise order form.

Abstract: A composition comprising a seed-derived proteinaceous particulate material for reducing the formation of sunburn cells in skin exposed to ultraviolet irradiation and method of using same, where the seed-derived material has a protein content of between about 1% and 50% and an average particle size of between about 1.0 .mu.m and about 600 .mu.m. Seed-derived proteinaceous particulate material is applied to skin in a topically acceptable carrier and reduces the formation of sunburn cells upon exposure of the skin to ultraviolet irradiation.

Abstract: A multiple pump, multiple tank fluid control system incorporates a programmable processor which communicates with an operator input/output control panel which can be switched between each member of the plurality of tanks. Pump on and off levels for a selected tank can be readily set electronically using control switches on the control panel. On and off levels for different pumps can be nested readily by the operator to provide multiple pump capacity as deemed desirable by the operator.

Abstract: The envelope is of generally conventional structure and carries an integral extension which may be opened prior to opening of the envelope. The extension may carry an advertising message or the like to make a high impact on a recipient. In one embodiment, the extension is of multi-panel construction and has a tab extending from one panel to secure the extension to the back ply of the envelope. In another embodiment, one panel of the extension may be secured directly to the back ply of the envelope, for example, via a fugitive glue which permits a subsequent release of the extension from the back ply for viewing purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially intact proteinaceous particulate material that is effective as an oil spill dispersant composition. In a preferred respect, the invention is a grain product (such as oats) from which lipids are removed through organic solvent extraction. When such compositions are applied to an oil spill, they will adsorb oil, emulsify it, and finally disperse the oil with high efficiency. Moreover, the compositions are substantially non-toxic.

Abstract: An apparatus assembly for distributing and adjusting flow of cooling fluid to control the temperature of a glass forming mold used for forming generally funnel-shaped articles such as, for example, funnel members for glass television picture tube envelopes, the assembly including a cooling fluid distributor in the form of an orifice member or perforate baffle and a plurality of adjustable valves for selectively adjusting and directing the flow of the cooling fluid to and about different parts of the outer surface of the forming mold for selective temperature control of the mold during the forming of glass articles therein.