Abstract: Buoyant balloons are provided with a texturizing layer which is operated upon with embossing or other techniques to provide interesting visual effects. The texturizing is formed on the outer surface of the texturizing layer, which is located on the outer surface of the balloon film. One or more ink coatings may be used in conjunction with the texturized balloon film to augment visual interest.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted isoquinoline derivatives and their use as anticonvulsants.

Abstract: Stretched polymeric films can be used in a variety of applications, including optical applications. The stretching conditions and shape of the stretching tracks in a stretching apparatus can determine or influence film properties. Take-away systems can be used to receive the film after stretching. The configuration of the take-away system can, in at least some instances, influence final film properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a power delivery system for a mobile device. The power delivery system includes a contactor device and a plurality of first electrical contacts on the contactor device disposed in an interspersed arrangement wherein first electrical contacts of one polarity are interspersed with first electrical contacts of a second polarity throughout the contactor body.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of conditions associated with a need for inhibition of GSK-3, such as diabetes, dementias such as Alzheimer's disease and manic depression which method comprises the administration of a pharmaceutically effective, non-toxic amount of a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, wherein: R is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl; R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, hydroxyalkyl or alkoxyalkyl; R2 is substituted or unsubstituted aryl or substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl; R3 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl or aralkyl wherein the aryl moiety is substituted or unsubstituted; or, R1 and R3 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a single or fused, optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated heterocylic ring; to a human or non-human mammal in need thereof, and compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention includes compound of formula (I), 1

Abstract: A method for the treatment of conditions associated with a need for inhibition of GSK-3, such as diabetes, dementias such as Alzheimer's disease and manic depression which method comprises the administration of a pharmaceutically effective, non-toxic amount of a compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: An improved optical film having a continuous/disperse phase morphology and a method for making the same is provided. At least one of the continuous and disperse phases comprises a blend of homopolymers which are inter-reacted, as by transesterification. The resulting films exhibit a higher degree of birefringence for a given level of strain than analogous films in which the blend is replaced by a random copolymer.

Abstract: An improved optical film having a continuous/disperse phase morphology and a method for making the same is provided. At least one of the continuous and disperse phases comprises a blend of homopolymers which are inter-reacted, as by transesterification. The resulting films exhibit a higher degree of birefringence for a given level of strain than analogous films in which the blend is replaced by a random copolymer.

Abstract: An improved optical film having a continuous/disperse phase morphology and a method for making the same is provided. At least one of the continuous and disperse phases comprises a blend of homopolymers which are inter-reacted, as by transesterification. The resulting films exhibit a higher degree of birefringence for a given level of strain than analogous films in which the blend is replaced by a random copolymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted isoquinoline derivatives and their use as anticonvulsants.

Abstract: Buoyant balloons are provided with a texturizing layer which is operated upon with embossing or other techniques to provide interesting visual effects. The texturizing is formed on the outer surface of the texturizing layer, which is located on the outer surface of the balloon film. One or more ink coatings may be used in conjunction with the texturized balloon film to augment visual interest.

Abstract: A multi-feature stroller (100) includes several unique features. The stroller, which has a forward sub-frame (104) and a rearward sub-frame (108) that is foldable upon itself, provides a napper bar (150) which extends outwardly from the forward sub-frame (104). The napper bar (150) provides a locking mechanism (254) which engages one of two locking tongues (190) extending from an underside of a car seat (160). Accordingly, the car seat (160) may be carried by the stroller (100) in a forward-facing position and a rearward-facing position. The napper bar (150) is moveable between an extended position and a recessed position by actuating a release mechanism (302). A fold down mechanism (130) is connected between the rear sub-frame (108) and the forward sub-frame (104) when actuated causes the sub-frames to fold into a collapsed position and simultaneously causes the napper bar to fall to its recessed position.

Abstract: A process for stretching films is described. The process preferably stretches films in a uniaxial fashion. Preferably, optical films are stretched including multilayer optical films. Other aspects of the invention include a roll of stretched film and an apparatus for stretching films.

Abstract: A process for stretching films is described. The process preferably stretches films in a uniaxial fashion. Preferably, optical films are stretched including multilayer optical films. Other aspects of the invention include a roll of stretched film and an apparatus for stretching films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for coupling tether straps attached to child vehicle seats to anchorages provided on the vehicle, e.g., anchorages provided on the package shelf of the vehicle or anchorages located at the crease of the seat bottom and seat back. The latch provides advantages over the common “J” hook currently in use, including an actuator remote from a spring-loaded pin used to block the entrance to an anchorage receiving area. In addition, the connector may include an opening for attachment of a tether strap. In a preferred embodiment, the latch further includes a plate which is coupled to a strap length adjuster, the plate and adjuster being pivotally connected to permit side-to-side rotation of the adjuster relative to the latch to prevent bunching or twisting of the strap which can cause the belt to lose its ability to uniformly distribute a load across its width.

Abstract: Balloon films for buoyant toy balloons include a support layer, a gas barrier layer, and a metalization layer. In one embodiment, the barrier layer also serves as a support layer for the metalization. In other embodiments, the support layer is additional to the barrier layer. A sealant layer is added to allow balloon manufacture using commercial techniques.

Abstract: An animal chew toy and a system are disclosed that are capable of dispensing a liquid, such as a dentifrice, to the oral cavity of an animal. The toy may comprise one of various shapes such as a ball or a bone shape. The chew toy may provide a reservoir containing a plurality of apertures that dispense the liquid when compressed. The reservoir may provide bristles to brush the animal's teeth during play. The liquid may be a solution that improves dental hygiene, such as fluoride, or in some instances, the solution may promote general health in the animal.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where G is a methylene or ethylene linkage; R1 is hydrogen, C1-6alkylO—; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, CN, N3, trifluoromethyldiazirinyl, CF3, CF3O—, CF3S—, CF3CO—, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl-C1-4alkyl-, C1-6alkylO—, C1-6alkylCO—, C3-6cycloalkylCO—, C3-6cycloalkyl-C1-4-alkylCO—, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyloxy, benzoyl and substituted benzoyl, phenyl-C1-4alkyl-, C1-6alkylSO2—, (C1-4alkyl)2NSO2— or (C1-4alkyl)NHSO2—; R3 is hydrogen, halogen, CN, N3, trifluoromethyldiazirinyl, C1-6alkylO—, C1-6alkylS—, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl-C1-4alkyl-, C1-6alkenyl, C1-6alkynyl, CF3CO—, C1-6alkylCO—, C3-6cycloalkylCO—, C3-6cycloalkyl-C1-4alkylCO—, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyloxy, benzoyl, phenyl-C1-4alkyl-, or —NR5R6 where R5 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; and R6 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, —CHO, —CO2C1-4alkyl or —COC1-4alk

Abstract: A multi-feature stroller (100) includes several unique features. The stroller, which has a forward sub-frame (104) and a rearward sub-frame (108) that is foldable upon itself, provides a napper bar (150) which extends outwardly from the forward sub-frame (104). The napper bar (150) provides a locking mechanism (254) which engages one of two locking tongues (190) extending from an underside of a car seat (160). Accordingly, the car seat (160) may be carried by the stroller (100) in a forward-facing position and a rearward-facing position. The napper bar (150) is moveable between an extended position and a recessed position by actuating a release mechanism (302). A fold down mechanism (130) is connected between the rear sub-frame (108) and the forward sub-frame (104) when actuated causes the sub-frames to fold into a collapsed position and simultaneously causes the napper bar to fall to its recessed position.