Abstract: A thermally insulated melt processor comprises a barrel (10) and a heater (40) disposed on the barrel. The heater comprises an insulating material (42) in contact with a surface of the barrel and a heat member (44) disposed in the insulating material and configured to provide heat in response conduction of electric current through the heat member.

Abstract: A method for treating and preventing various infections, including papilloma virus and fungal and parasitic infections is provided. In particular, an effective amount of a sulphated polysaccharide, such as cellulose sulphate and dextran sulphate are administered to prevent and treat these infections. The invention also relates to use of these compounds for the prevention and inhibition of malignant epithelial lesions associated with papilloma virus, such as cervical cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treating, inhibiting or preventing of certain infectious agents including papilloma virus and various vaginitis-causing microbes by employing cellulose sulfate and other sulfated polysaccharides. In one embodiment, the method involves preventing, inhibiting or treating fungal infections. Corresponding methods of use in manufacturing a medicament as well as use in preventing and inhibiting various infectious agents as well as malignant lesions are disclosed. In another embodiment, use of a sulfated polysaccharide in preventing, inhibiting or treating a parasitic infection is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is my invention of a Lifting and Moving Systems, typically used to lift and move large objects that can be of a various size, shape, geometry, material strength, weight, configuration and distribution of weight. My invention secures to the lifted article and is designed so the user is easily able to apply a lifting as well as a stabilizing force to the lifted article. The preferred embodiment of my invention consists of a series of connected handle assemblies and straps. The invention is easily put in use, adding little to the weight lifted, allows the user to apply a lifting and stabilizing force through proper lifting techniques without undue physical stress or strain. Following use, the invention is easily detached from the moved article and stored in a minimum of space.