Abstract: The invention discloses methods for making foams by photopolymerizing emulsions comprising a reactive phase and a phase immiscible with the reactive phase components. Foams made from water-in-oil emulsions, including high internal phase emulsion are disclosed. Articles and uses for the foams are also described.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the three-dimensional effect of a plastic part and the label used therewith is disclosed. A label for enhancing the three-dimensional visual effect which comprises a plastic core and/or, an insulating layer, and/or a heat-activated adhesive backing is disclosed. The label is aligned on the surface of a relieved mold. When plastic is forced against the back surface of the label, the label is stretched and forced into the relief along with the plastic. The label adheres to the plastic part by either a heat-activated adhesive backing or the core forms a melts/weld interface with the molded part creating a permanent bond between the label and the molded part.

Abstract: The present invention provides soluble CD39 polypeptides and compositions, and methods for inhibiting platelet activation and recruitment in a mammal comprising administering a soluble CD39 polypeptide.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the three-dimensional effect of a plastic part and the label used therewith is disclosed. A label for enhancing the three-dimensional visual effect which comprises a plastic core and/or, an insulating layer, and/or a heat-activated adhesive backing is disclosed. The label is aligned on the surface of a relieved mold. When plastic is forced against the back surface of the label, the label is stretched and forced into the relief along with the plastic. The label adheres to the plastic part by either a heat-activated adhesive backing or the core forms a melts/weld interface with the molded part creating a permanent bond between the label and the molded part.

Abstract: To compact soil, an impact apparatus includes a weight within a steel frame that may be carried by a vehicle mounted backhoe and placed over the surface to be compacted or broken. The weight is lifted and released by a cable. To pull the cable, a hydraulic cylinder pushes one set of pulleys upwardly away from another set with the upper set of pulleys including five pulleys and the lower set including four pulleys to provide a multiplication factor. The end of the cable opposite the end attached to the weight is attached to the movable pulleys, all of which are mounted at an elevation higher than the fixed pulleys so that the pulley assembly, the attached cable end, the hydraulic cylinder ram and piston, and the weight fall downwardly under the force of gravity.