Abstract: Thiol derivatives of general formula (II) have antiviral activity, particularly against influenza virus. In particular, the compound (4-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)(4-(2-fluoro-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)methanone is provided. Methods of preparing the compounds are also described.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is useful as an antiviral agent, in particular for the treatment of influenza. A method for preparing the compound of formula (I) and a composition including the compound of formula (I) are described.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is useful as an antiviral agent, in particular for the treatment of influenza. A method for preparing the compound of formula (I) and a composition including the compound of formula (I) are described.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) useful in the treatment of a herpes viral infection. A pharmaceutical composition including the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is useful as an antiviral agent, in particular for the treatment of influenza. A method for preparing the compound of formula (I) and a composition including the compound of formula (I) are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of connecting of strips to an endless strip with a clamping arrangement (110, 120) with a clamping device (110-r, 120-r) on the inlet side and a clamping device (110-1, 120-1) on the outlet side, a cutting arrangement (155) with an upper cutter (150) and a lower cutter (130) and with a joining arrangement, wherein in a first step the clamping devices are opened and two strip ends are introduced, and in a subsequent step in the next step the strip ends are introduced, and in a subsequent step in the next step the strip ends are cut by means of the cutting arrangement, before they are moved into a joining position and are joined there.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of connecting of strips to an endless strip with a clamping arrangement (110, 120) with a clamping device (110-r, 120-r) on the inlet side and a clamping device (110-1, 120-1) on the outlet side, a cutting arrangement (155) with an upper cutter (150) and a lower cutter (130) and with a joining arrangement, wherein in a first step the clamping devices are opened and two strip ends are introduced, and in a subsequent step in the next step the strip ends are introduced, and in a subsequent step in the next step the strip ends are cut by means of the cutting arrangement, before they are moved into a joining position and are joined there.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for the connecting of strips to an endless strip with a clamping arrangement (110, 120) with a clamping device (110-r, 120-r) on the inlet side and a clamping device (110-l, 120-l) on the outlet side, a cutting arrangement (155) with an upper cutter (150) and a lower cutter (130) and with a joining arrangement, in which at least the clamping device (110-r, 120-r) on the inlet side and/or the clamping device (110-l, 120-l) on the outlet side is constructed as a premountable unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for the connecting of strips to an endless strip with a clamping arrangement (110, 120) with a clamping device (110-r, 120-r) on the inlet side and a clamping device (110-l, 120-l) on the outlet side, a cutting arrangement (155) with an upper cutter (150) and a lower cutter (130) and with a joining arrangement, in which at least the clamping device (110-r, 120-r) on the inlet side and/or the clamping device (110-l, 120-l) on the outlet side is constructed as a premountable unit.

Abstract: A method for testing the continuity of a coil that is subjected to a high frequency pulse modulated current that includes sensing a coil voltage, determining a ratio of the sensed coil voltage to the supply voltage and comparing the ratio to a threshold to determine whether the solenoid coil is functional.

Abstract: A packaging film for use in inhibiting corrosion in packaged goods includes a polymeric substrate resin, between about 1 and 2% by weight of one or more corrosion inhibiting materials, and between about 2 and 10% by weight of nano-clay particles. The packaging film may be formed as a multiple layer co-extruded film, wherein a first polymeric layer is disposed between a second polymeric layer including nano-clay particles, and a third polymeric layer including one or more corrosion inhibitor materials.

Abstract: A method for testing the continuity of a coil that is subjected to a high frequency pulse modulated current that includes sensing a coil voltage and comparing a ratio of the sensed coil voltage to the supply voltage to a threshold to determine whether the solenoid coil is functional.

Abstract: A biodegradable RFID card includes a multiple-layer laminate with each layer being formed of a biodegradable material composition of a blend of between about 30-70% PLA and about 30-70% by weight of one or more polyesters. The biodegradable RFID card further includes an RFID assembly disposed on at least one of the laminate layers, with the RFID assembly including an integrated circuit and an antenna.

Abstract: An oral-product container assembly is disclosed that includes: a) a substantially rigid sleeve having a window in one side face and a mirror contained therein; b) an insert containing a plurality of oral-products; c) said insert being movable between a stored position in which said insert obstructs a view of said mirror through said window and a dispensing position in which said insert reveals said mirror through said window.

Abstract: An oral-product container is disclosed that includes: a) a plurality of breath fresheners contained therein for breath freshening purposes; and b) a mirror for visage freshening purposes.

Abstract: A biodegradable film formable into biodegradable bags includes the blended product of polylactic acid and an aliphatic aromatic co-polyester resin. The blended product includes from about 5% to about 50% by weight polylactic acid.

Abstract: A biodegradable film formable into biodegradable bags includes the blended product of polylactic acid and a suitable biodegradable polymeric resin. The blended product includes from about 5% to about 50% by weight polylactic acid.

Abstract: A biodegradable film formable into biodegradable bags includes the blended product of polylactic acid and a suitable biodegradable polymeric resin. The blended product includes from about 5% to about 50% by weight polylactic acid.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved Pilates chair having a seat top with an underside, a base that is wider than the seat top, a plurality of bracing members between the seat top and the base, a swingable lever having an upper end and a lower end disposed between the seat top and the base, the lower end being hingeably attached from the base, an adjusting block disposed slidably along the lever between the upper and lower ends thereof, means on the adjusting block for locking it in a position along the lever, and one or more elongated helical springs each having two ends, one of the ends being attached from the underside of the seat top, and the other end being attached from the adjusting block, whereby sliding said adjusting block along said lever, and locking it in a position therealong, will result in a greater or lesser extent of stretch being imparted to the at least one helical spring.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved Pilates chair having a seat top with an underside, a base that is wider than the seat top, a plurality of bracing members between the seat top and the base, a swingable lever having an upper end and a lower end disposed between the seat top and the base , the lower end being hingeably attached from the base, an adjusting block disposed slidably along the lever between the upper and lower ends thereof, means on the adjusting block for locking it in a position along the lever, and one or more elongated helical springs each having two ends, one of the ends being attached from the underside of the seat top, and the other end being attached from the adjusting block, whereby sliding said adjusting block along said lever, and locking it in a position therealong, will result in a greater or lesser extent of stretch being imparted to the at least one helical spring.