Abstract: The present invention is directed to transdermal compositions and the uses thereof. These compositions include at least one of the following components: a C1-C6 dialkyl, C12-C30 dialkyl quaternary ammonium salt, a C12-C30 fatty acid, a nitrogenous organic base, C12-30 fatty alcohol, monoglyceride or the reaction products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to transdermal compositions and the uses thereof. These compositions include at least one of the following components: a C1-C6 dialkyl, C12-C30 dialkyl quaternary ammonium salt, a C12-C30 fatty acid, a nitrogenous organic base, C12-30 fatty alcohol, monoglyceride or the reaction products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to transdermal compositions and the uses thereof. These compositions include at least one of the following components: a C1-C6 dialkyl, C12-C30 dialkyl quaternary ammonium salt, a C12-C30 fatty acid, a nitrogenous organic base, C12-C30 fatty alcohol, monoglyceride or the reaction products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to transdermal compositions and the uses thereof. These compositions include at least one of the following components: a C1-C6 dialkyl, C12-C30 dialkyl quaternary ammonium salt, a C12-C30 fatty acid, a nitrogenous organic base, C12-30 fatty alcohol, monoglyceride or the reaction products thereof.

Abstract: A composition capable of forming a film that ionically bonds to the skin comprising: one or more active agents; a nonionic or substantially nonionic first film forming component; one or more cationic surfactants comprising one or more fatty moieties that are soluble in the first film forming component; and a liquid carrier. Also provided are stable emulsions of such compositions, compositions that are especially adapted to delivering medicinal agents to the surface of the skin, and methods for preparing such compositions.

Abstract: A composition capable of forming a film that ionically bonds to the skin comprising one or more active agents, a nonionic or substantially nonionic first film forming component, one or more cationic surfactant and a liquid carrier.

Abstract: Skin and/or wound and burn care compositions and/or phase stable emulsions comprising one or more of the following; organic base salts of fatty acids, fatty esters, fatty alcohols, non-ionic and quaternary ammonium surfactants, and other highly polar compounds, a liquid carrier, and optionally one or more active agents. The compositions and/or phase stable emulsions contain fatty microspheres. The compositions that are especially adapted to topically deliver active and/or medicinal agents to the surface of the skin, burns, skin lesions, warts, and ulcers, and methods for preparing such compositions.

Abstract: A composition capable of forming a film that ionically bonds to the skin comprising one or more active agents; a nonionic or skin comprising: one or more active agents; a nonionic or substantially nonionic first film forming component; one or more cationic surfactants comprising one or more fatty moieties that are soluble in the first film forming component; and a liquid carrier. Also provided are stable emulsions of such compositions, compositions that are especially adapted to delivering medicinal agents to the surface of the skin, and methods for preparing such compositions.

Abstract: Methods for decontaminating contaminated water comprise treating the contaminated water with oxidizers such as oxygen, ozone, and/or hydrogen peroxide to provide a reaction mixture, and contacting the reaction mixture with a free radical inducer. Preferably, the methods of the invention and the apparatus used therefore induce the presence of small bubbles of oxygen and/or ozone, but minimize the presence of large visible bubbles of oxygen and/or ozone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reactor system for decontaminating a supply of contaminated liquid, comprising a pressurizable reaction vessel having an inlet for introducing a fluid, an outlet for expelling a fluid while retaining a pressure within said reaction vessel, a catalyst, and a granule support plate for retaining said catalyst within said reaction vessel, a pump in fluid connection with the inlet for introducing a fluid into said reaction vessel, and a supply of gas (or other fluid, such as peroxide) in fluid communication with said pump, whereby said pump is operated so that the supplied fluid and the contaminated liquid are intermixed and supplied under pressure to said inlet for introducing a fluid into the reaction vessel and whereby the pressurized gas and liquid mixture is maintained at a sufficient pressure within said reaction vessel to allow the creation of optimally sized bubbles while maintaining the fluid essentially gas free, thereby maximizing the efficacy of the reactor system.

Abstract: A disposable weapon system includes at least one ammunition round having a projectile, a propellant charge, and a casing strong enough to withstand the firing forces of the ammunition round containing the propellant charge and for securing and sealing the projectile. The disposable weapon system also includes a device for igniting the propellant charge of the ammunition round and a stick magazine having at least one through-bore complementary to and surrounding the casing of the ammunition round. The disposable weapon system further includes a barrel forward of the magazine that has a front end, a rear end adjacent to the magazine, and an inside surface forming a central bore aligned with the ammunition round within the magazine. The central bore forms a pressure tight seal with the magazine to allow the projectile of the ammunition round to traverse the central bore and exit the front end of the barrel.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for quickly and effectively sealing an arteriotomy site in a patient. In particular, the invention provides an apparatus and a method for sealing an arteriotomy site which can be performed by a single operator. The arteriotomy can be sealed by delivery of a suitable sealant such as a patient specific autologous fibrin glue to a debrided, synthesized area adjacent to the extravascular opening of the arteriotomy. Alternatively, synthetically produced fibrin glue or other sealants can be utilized in a method of sealing an arteriotomy site.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for quickly and effectively sealing an arteriotomy site in a patient. In particular, the invention provides an apparatus and a method for sealing an arteriotomy site which can be performed by a single operator. The arteriotomy can be sealed by delivery of a patient specific autologous fibrin glue to a debrided, synthesized area adjacent to the extravascular opening of the arteriotomy.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lightweight, shoulder-fired, flat-trajectory, disposable, multi-shot weapon system. In particular, this invention relates to a disposable weapon system which is designed to shoot ammunition rounds capable of penetrating one inch or more of rolled homogenous armor. Specifically, the present invention provides a deposable weapon system in which the materials are chosen to minimize weight, to cut the production cost, and to maximize safety.