Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising: a compound selected from the group consisting of ziprasidone, having a maximum average particle size; a carrier; and preferably at least two surface stabilizers are disclosed. The present invention also comprises methods of treating psychosis with such a formulation and processes for making such a formulation.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising: a compound selected from the group consisting of ziprasidone, having a maximum average particle size; a carrier; and preferably at least two surface stabilizers are disclosed. The present invention also comprises methods of treating psychosis with such a formulation and processes for making such a formulation.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising: a compound of low water solubility, having a maximum average particle size; a carrier; and at least two surface stabilizers are disclosed. The present invention also comprises methods of treating various conditions with such a formulation and processes for making such a formulation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyolefin composition containing polypropylene or a copolymer thereof, an ethylene copolymer, and a peroxide. In one embodiment, one of the polypropylene or copolymer thereof or the ethylene copolymer is a continuous phase, while the other is a discontinuous dispersed phase therein. In another embodiment, one of the polypropylene and ethylene copolymer components has a relatively low melt flow index and the other component has a relatively high melt flow index. Optional components include a metal stearate, a primary amide, a heat and/or light stabilizer, and a coloring additive. Articles molded from these thermoplastic compositions are also provided.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for converting a fluorescent lamp fixture to accept lamps of a different size than the fixture is configured to accommodate. The assembly comprises two adapters in combination with a support rod. The adapters are located at the respective ends of the support rod and plug into the sockets of the fixture. The adapters comprise sockets slideably disposed on a tongue portion for adjustment of the vertical position of the new fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: A system for controlling lighting environment, comprising a lighting fixture, a control switch coupled to the fixture, and a communications link between the control switch and a user interface, wherein a user can control a light intensity of a lighting fixture via commands entered into the user interface.

Abstract: A method of making an interior trim panel for attachment to structure of a vehicle includes the steps of loading a trim blank into a cavity of a first side of a mold and depositing a molten thermoplastic material onto a core on the first side of the mold. The method also includes the steps of closing the mold, moving the slide in a channel of the core, and injecting a molten thermoplastic material into a second side of the mold to form the interior trim panel.

Abstract: The present invention is a kit for adapting a tube lamp fixture made for a first size of lamp tubes into a fixture that accommodates smaller lamp tubes. The kit comprises a conversion apparatus that itself comprises a bar in which are disposed one or more plugs for connecting to the sockets in the existing tube lamp fixture, said plugs being slidably disposed on the bar to adapt to the position of the sockets in the fixture. The conversion apparatus further comprises one or more slidably disposed sockets on the opposite side of the bar that may be positioned independently from the plugs. Appropriate wiring permits the supply of electrical energy to the tube lamps. The invention further comprises a master-slave ballast conversion assembly. The ballast conversion assembly comprises a chain of circuit boards connected by cables and connectors that enable a single ballast to control two or more tubes through a chain of circuit boards.

Abstract: Surface hardened ferritic or austenitic stainless steel articles, especially automobile exhaust flanges and Hego bosses, are produced as sintered powder metal parts having a relatively soft ferritic core and a hardened outer surface layer. The method of manufacturing such parts includes compacting a stainless steel powder, followed by sintering, repressing, and surface hardening in an atmosphere containing nitrogen so that the final part density is at least 88% of theoretical density. Such parts have improved strength and are useful as automotive exhaust flanges and Hego bosses.