Abstract: The present invention relates to spatially arranging a plurality of particles in a device for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical. In particular, the plurality of particles is utilized for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical to a subject via the drinking device.

Abstract: Computer systems and methods providing personalized delivery of video files to a user's device. A computer server allows a user to create a user profile which includes information about certain user preferences, such as a favorite subject matter, favorite participant(s) and the like and, when a user connects to the computer server, the server checks a video database for video files of potential interest to the user and generates a ranking of video files of potential interest, then provides information and, if requested, the video files, to the user in order of the ranking. The ranking may be based on a variety of inputs, including both express and/or implied user preferences, the elapsed time between the publication (or creation) of a video file and the user's request therefor, the subject matter of the video file, the teams, players, and other persons included in the video file, the length of the video file, and a variety of other information about the video file.

Abstract: The present invention relates to spatially arranging a plurality of particles in a device for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical. In particular, the plurality of particles is utilized for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical to a subject via the drinking device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to spatially arranging a plurality of particles in a device for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical. In particular, the plurality of particles is utilized for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical to a subject via the drinking device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to spatially arranging a plurality of particles in a device for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical. In particular, the plurality of particles is utilized for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical to a subject via the drinking device.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the oral delivery of pharmaceutically active agents. In particular, the compositions generally comprise a plurality of pharmaceutically active agents embedded in a matrix that is substantially erodable when contacted with an aqueous medium. The compositions may also include an inner core comprising an inert material. The compositions may be introduced into the oral cavity of a subject by liquid beverage or food product comprising a composition of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides a coupling for releasably securing one end of a rod-like member. To this end a body is dimensioned to receive the rod end and support a locking element. The locking element is displaceable with respect to the body to engage the rod end and is associated with rotatable camming means. Partial rotation of the camming means imparts a camming action to force the locking element into locking engagement with the rod end and further rotation of the camming means withdraws the element to unlock the rod end. The locking partial rotation of the camming means is through an arc of substantially 90.degree. and the unlocking further rotation is through a similar arc in the same or the opposite direction.