Abstract: A series of imidodisulfamide derivatives encapsulated in liposomes have been prepared and are useful to treat antiviral infections, especially infections caused by orthopox viruses.

Abstract: This invention relates to formulations for the prevention of infection and/or abnormal conditions of mucosae and/or skin caused by any pathogen and/or any disease, and more particularly for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections specially HIV and HSV. This invention also relates to formulations for the treatment of infection and/or abnormal conditions of skin and/or mucosac and more particularly for the treatment of herpetic lesions. The formulations could be used as a prophylactic agent to prevent accidental infection of health care workers. The formulations could be used for the healing and/or treatment of bum wounds and prevention of further infection. This invention also relates to the development of a unique vaginal/ano-rectal applicator for the uniform delivery of any topical formulations to treat and/or prevent any infection and/or abnormal conditions of mucosa cavity caused by any pathogen and/or disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides coated granules using drug granules containing a water soluble drug as an active ingredient at a high density, which is superior in uniform content and stability, and which is capable of providing a pharmaceutical preparation superior in drug release control and having a smaller size than conventional preparations, and a production method of the granules, and further, a pharmaceutical preparation using the drug granules.

Abstract: Conditions such as kidney stones, which are characterized by undesired absorption of oxalate from the intestinal tract are conveniently treated using nontoxic salts of rare earth metal ions.

Abstract: A method is provided for deactivating a Der-p and/or Der-f allergen which comprises volatilizing into a space to be treated a deactivating amount of a volatile oil selected from cajeput oil (tea tree oil) or an oil comprising one or more terpene hydrocarbons.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzyme COX-2. The method is comprised of administering a composition containing a Free-B-Ring flavonoid or a composition containing a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids to a host in need thereof. The present also includes novel methods for the prevention and treatment of COX-2 mediated diseases and conditions. The method for preventing and treating COX-2 mediated diseases and conditions is comprised of administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition containing a Free-B-Ring flavonoid or a composition containing a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention described herein encompasses methods and compositions of preventing or treating cancer comprising the administration of a combination of therapeutically effective amount of catechins, a group of polyphenols found in green tea, and Capsicum extracts. Compositions of catechins include but not limited to, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), epicatechin (EC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC). The unique compositions of the invention contain various combinations of the catechins and Capsicum extracts, in combination with each other or other therapeutic agents and are used to treat primary and metastatic cancers in humans. The invention also encompasses the varying modes of administration of the therapeutic compounds, including a formulation which may be used as a therapeutic compound for the treatment of cancer or as a dietary supplement for the prevention of cancer.

Abstract: The invention concerns Allium sativum bulb absolutes, compositions containing them, and uses thereof for therapeutic purposes—in particular in the treatment of obesity—and for cosmetic purposes—in particular for the treatment of the skin, of cellulite and of localized dermal adipose deposits.

Abstract: Methods of treating migrainous headaches and their associated symptoms are provided by administering a composition comprising parthenolide or feverfew sublingually to a patient in need thereof. Treatments are surprisingly effective with low total administered amounts of parthenolide or feverfew. Compositions and unit dose systems are also described.

Abstract: The present invention features legume products having trypsin inhibitory activity and reduced microbial content, methods of decontaminating such legume products, compositions containing such legume products, and the topical application of such legume products or compositions to skin, nails, and hair.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of an efficient amount of at least an extract of an least a plant of the Olea europaea species in a physiologically acceptable medium, in a composition or for preparing a composition, the extract or composition being designed to inhibit NO-synthase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a whitening agent that makes effective use of camu camu seeds, which have conventionally been discarded, and that has high safety and whitening effect useful in cosmetics and the like, as well as skin preparations for external use and cosmetics containing the whitening agent. The whitening agent of the present invention contains camu camu seed extract as an active component, and the skin preparations for external use and cosmetics of the present invention contain the whitening agent.

Abstract: An antimicrobial, anti-bacterial processing aid, food additive and food ingredient is provided to inhibit cellular growth of known pathogenic, indicator and spoilage organisms, such as salmonella, stahphylococcus, listeria, e coli, and the like. The antimicrobial agent of the present invention is useful as a treatment for animal feed, a treatment for pre-harvest and post-harvest processing of foodstuffs, a treatment for cooked food subject to airborne contaminants and many other conditions in need of disinfectants and sanitizers. One of the primary benefits of the antimicrobial agent is that it inhibits the growth of bacteria that have become antibiotic resistant.

Abstract: The method of the invention produces modified milk protein concentrates using cation exchange to replace divalent ions with monovalent ions. The modified milk protein concentrate produced may be converted into a gel which may be a cheese-like product itself, or used to make end products such as cheeses, cheese-like products, savory products, desserts, confectionary products and intermediate food products.

Abstract: A mold-release coating system includes a barrier coating of a substantially liquid wax material. The wax material is deposited onto the mold surface. The wax material includes about 7 to about 10 weight percent solids. The wax material is permitted to substantially dry after deposition onto the mold surface. The mold-release coating system also includes a release powder deposited onto the barrier coating after the wax material has been permitted to substantially dry after deposition onto the mold surface.

Abstract: The present invention related a keypad (1) in which a keypad main body (4) composed of a thermoplastic elastomer has formed thereon a cross-linked cured resin layer (5) of a cross-linked cured resin that is separable from the keypad main body (4) by swelling with a predetermined solvent, or a method of separating the keypad main body (4) and the cross-linked cured resin layer (5).

Abstract: Process of masking cooling holes of a gas turbine component with an external surface, comprising a cavity and a plurality of cooling holes before coating the gas turbine component, comprising the steps of first applying a mask material to the cooling holes so that the cooling holes are filled at least closest to the external surface, whereby the mask material contains a substance which fluoresces under ultraviolet light and a filler material. Then the mask material within the cooling holes is thickening. An inspection using ultraviolet light to locate any unwanted residual mask material on the external surface is carried out and unwanted residual mask material is removed before the coating is applied to the external surface of the component and the masked cooling holes. In the end the mask material is removed from the cooling holes.

Abstract: A thin layer of hafnium oxide or stacking of thin layers comprising hafnium oxide layers for producing surface treatments of optical components, or optical components, in which at least one layer of hafnium oxide is in amorphous form and has a density less than 8 gm/cm3. The layer is formed by depositing on a substrate without energy input to the substrate.

Abstract: Continuously operating furnace and method for obtaining thermal diffusion coating on the outside surface of metallic articles. The furnace is configured as a tunnel through which in succession are advanced closed containers filled with the processed articles and with powder mixture, containing diffusing specie. A chain conveyor, passing through the furnace, advances the containers along a transportation path. The furnace is provided with plurality of stopper means, capable to intermittently prevent the advancement of the containers and to retain them in discrete positions, situated along the transportation path. The containers advance in parallel being always directed perpendicularly to the transportation path and their retention in the discrete positions causes their rotation about their longitudinal axes. Continuous operation is associated with improved efficiency and increased capacity.

Abstract: In manufacturing a barrier-forming film, a vapor-deposited inorganic oxide film is provided on a face of a substrate film. An annealing treatment is applied to the substrate film having said vapor-deposited inorganic film. The substrate film is a resinous film which selected from a group consisting of polyesters, polyamides and polypropylenes. The annealing treatment includes a heating treatment carried out at a temperature within the range from 55° C. to 150° C. in order to cause thermal shrinkage of the substrate film and to increase density of the vapor-deposited inorganic oxide film. The vapor-deposited inorganic oxide film includes a vapor-deposited silicon oxide film or a vapor-deposited aluminum oxide film.

Abstract: Silicon nitride film is formed on substrate by feeding trisilylamine and ammonia into a CVD reaction chamber that contains a substrate. The ammonia gas/trisilylamine gas flow rate ratio is set to a value of at least about 10 and/or the thermal CVD reaction is run at a temperature no greater than about 600° C. Silicon oxynitride is obtained by introducing an oxygen source gas into the CVD reaction chamber. This method avoids the production of ammonium chloride and/or the incorporation of carbonaceous contaminants which are detrimental to the quality of the deposited film.

Abstract: An amorphous silicon deposition method includes the step of forming a buffer layer on a transparent substrate; depositing amorphous silicon on the buffer layer by a thickness ranging from 600 to 2,000 angstroms; repeatedly irradiating the amorphous silicon layer to completely melt using a laser beam that has a complete melting energy density; and moving the laser beam by a transaction distance for the next laser beam irradiation.

Abstract: A substrate is printed with areas of magnetizable ink. The magnetizable ink is compressed into the surface of the substrate, and overprinted to hide it. Suitable inks for the purpose are disclosed. The ink may be permanently magnetized in any of a variety of patterns.

Abstract: Devices such as capillaries for capillary electrophoresis are formed by contacting a gel precursor with a substrate comprising a permeable material that has higher permeability for organic solvents than water. The gel precursor is made of a water soluble polymer having hydrophobic moieties in a solvent mixture comprising water and an organic solvent, wherein in the absence of the organic solvent, the polymer forms a self-assembled gel. The organic solvent is allowed to permeate through the permeable material resulting in the formation of the self-assembled gel.

Abstract: A disk consists of one or more plies or layers (1, 2, 3) which lie one on the other and which are connected to one another in their edge region (10) and consequently have a compression region (20) on their circumference (4). Such a disk is provided for the application and/or absorption of liquid or semisolid substances. In this case, the compression region (20) is provided at a radial distance (B) from the circumference (4) of the disk. Consequently, the material fibers directed outward from the compression region (20) are so long that they are not rigid, but, instead, are slightly flexible.

Abstract: An ergonomic floormat has particular utility as a surgical mat to decrease musculoskeletal fatigue in humans during prolonged static postural stress, as occurs during standing. The floormat is uniquely designed in a laminated fashion, utilizing bubble shaped closed cellular materials, closed cellular polyethylene foam materials and/or closed cellular polypropylene foam materials. The unique design allows an ergonomically, non-compressible mat, which offers high support and high Indent Force Deflection. The mat is designed for single use only and is completely disposable. The mat is water repellant and anti-static, and can include an anti-skid bottom surface of a low-tack, adhesive material to allow for greater securement to the surgical floor and to prevent slippage. While the floormat is designed with particular application for the operating theatre, it may find use in consumer and industrial situations as well, where a disposable mat is desired for maximum ergonomic and anti-fatigue properties.

Abstract: The glassware scarf is a flexible, absorbent device used to soak up excessive condensation from glassware. The scarf is wrapped about a stem of a glass, such as a wineglass, sherbet glass, etc., and absorbs condensation that drips down from the bowl of the glass. The glassware scarf has a rectangular central body portion and first and second ends tapering from opposite ends of the rectangular central body portion. A slit is defined in the rectangular body portion adjacent to the first end. The glassware scarf is wrapped about the stem of the glass, and the second end is drawn through the slit and pulled so that the glassware scarf is secured about the stem.

Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening, having a first layer with alternating relatively opaque stripes and relatively translucent stripes, and a second layer with alternating relatively opaque stripes and relatively translucent stripes. The first and second layers are positioned one behind the other, with the stripes substantially parallel. The first and second layers are movable relative to one another in a direction substantially perpendicular to the stripes. The covering also includes a series of parallel binder threads for attaching the first layer to the second layer. The binder threads run substantially perpendicular to the stripes, and thereby, one of the layers can be slid along the binder threads when moved relative to the other. The blind is preferred to be woven as a double-layer fabric.

Abstract: A flexible polymer element for a curable composition wherein the flexible polymer element is in solid phase and adapted to undergo at least partial phase transition to fluid phase on contact with a component of the curable composition in which it is soluble at a temperature which is less than the temperature for substantial onset of gelling and/or curing of the curable composition; a method for the preparation thereof, a support structure or carrier for a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element together with reinforcing fibers, configurations of support structures and carriers, methods for preparation thereof, a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element or the support structure or carrier and a curable resin matrix, a kit of parts comprising the components thereof and a method for selection thereof, a method for preparation and curing thereof, and a cured composite or resin body obtained thereby, and known and novel uses thereof.

Abstract: A U-shaped thermoplastic hair-connecting element is provided with at least one intermediate partition disposed between parallel legs of the U-shaped element. The intermediate partition can be designed as a longitudinal partition which runs essentially parallel to the legs and which projects from a connector of the U-shaped element. Alternatively, the intermediate partition can be a transverse partition which runs essentially transverse to the legs and perpendicular to the connector which connects the legs to one another. There can also be provided longitudinal partitions together with transverse partitions. Foreign hairs can be embedded into the hair-connecting element either during manufacturing, or in a separate manufacturing step.

Abstract: A multilayer shrink film and methods of making same comprising one or more polyethylenic layers, one or more polystyrenic layer and polystyrene compatibilizing layers situate between each polyethylenic layer and polystyrenic layer wherein the polystyrene compatibilizing layers comprise less than 1% by weight substantially random interpolymer. The multilayer shrink films of the invention are produced using film biaxial orienting means.

Abstract: A cutting tool insert includes a cemented carbide substrate and a coating. The cemented carbide substrate comprises WC, 4–7 wt % cobalt, 6–9 wt % cubic carbide forming metals from the groups IVB and VB, preferably titanium, tantalum and niobium, with a binder phase enriched surface zone with a thickness of >20 ?m, preferably between 21 and 50 ?m. The coating comprises a first layer adjacent the cemented carbide substrate of Ti(C,N) having a thickness of from about 3 to about 15 ?m, an alumina layer adjacent said first layer having a thickness of from about 3 to about 15 ?m, said alumina layer being composed of ?-Al2O3, a further layer adjacent the alumina layer of a Ti(C,N) or Ti(C,O,N) having a thickness of from about 1 to 10 ?m. The total thickness of the coating being less than 30 ?m, preferably less than 20 ?m. Inserts according to the invention exhibit favourable wear resistance and edge strength when turning steel.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing coating composition obtainable by compounding a macromolecular material with an ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer having an average particle diameter of 1 to 30 ?m. The macromolecular material is one occurring as a liquid or in a state dissolved in a solvent at below the melting initiating temperature of the ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer. Furthermore, a volume ratio between the ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer and the macromolecular material is 35:65 to 95:5.

Abstract: The chromate free corrosion resistant coating for a fastener contains corrosion inhibiting inorganic constituents, or a combination of inorganic and organic corrosion inhibiting constituents, suspended in a phenol-formaldehyde thermosetting resin. The coating material possesses high abrasion resistance, and provides good lubricity and relatively low friction, rendering it especially suited for use with interference-fit fasteners.

Abstract: A packaging laminate comprising a paperboard substrate for providing a base layer, a tear-resistant polymer layer applied to said substrate, and a heat seal polymer layer applied to said tear-resistant polymer. This laminate structure is particularly useful for blister pack packaging.

Abstract: An embossing foil (100) for transferring labels (2) to documents of value (1) includes at least a carrier foil (10), a label layer (20) and an adhesion promoter layer (30). The dimensions of the adhesion promoter layer (30) are limited to the contour of the labels (2) to be transferred from the embossing foil (100).

Abstract: The invention relates to a film comprising greater than 80 wt % single-wall carbon nanotubes wherein the tensile modulus is at least about 6 GPa at 0.2% strain and the conductivity of the film is at least about 70,000 S/m. The tensile modulus is typically about 8 GPa at 0.2% strain. The method for making the film comprises preparing a solution of single-wall carbon nanotubes in a superacid, such as oleum containing approximately 20 to 30% sulfur trioxide, under a dry, oxygen-free atmosphere. The solution is placed on a surface in a moisture-containing atmosphere, wherein the solution absorbs moisture and acid leaches out. The film is washed to further remove acid, dried, and, optionally, subjected to a heat treatment. Besides free-standing films, coatings of single-wall carbon nanotubes can be made on a variety of surfaces including polymers, glass, metals, and ceramics. The surfaces can be flat planes, fibers or contour shapes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of toughening and reinforcing brittle matrix materials, and more specifically to the structural fibers made from an oriented film, which enhance the toughness of matrix materials such as concrete, cement, and other cementitious products.

Abstract: A non-aqueous route and process for preparation of boron nitride utilizing aerosol assisted vapor phase synthesis (AAVS) wherein boron precursors are nitrided in one or two heating steps, and wherein a boron oxide nitride carbide intermediary composition is formed after the first heating step and may be further nitrided to form resultant spheroidal boron nitride powders including dense or hollow spheroidal particles that are smooth, bladed, dense or hollow, have protruding whiskers, and are of turbostratic or hexagonal crystalline structure, specifically wherein the boron precursor is dissolved in a non-aqueous solution prior to aerosolization.

Abstract: Methods and products of Transport co-polymerization (“TCP”) that are useful for preparations of low Dielectric Constant (“?”) thin films are disclosed. Transport co-polymerization (“TCP”) of reactive intermediates that are generated from a first precursor with a general structural formula (Z)m—Ar—(CX?X?Y)n (VI) with a second reactive intermediate that is generated from a cage compound (e.g. Fullerenes, Methylsilsesquioxane, Hydrosilsesquioxane, and Adamantanyl) or a cyclic-compounds (e.g. Cyclo-Siloxanes and 2,2-Paracyclophanes) results in co-polymer films that are useful for making porous low ? (?2.0) thin films. The porous thin films of this invention consist of nano-pores with uniform pore distribution thus retain high rigidity thus are suitable for manufacturing of future ICs using copper as conductor. Preparation methods and stabilization processes for low k co-polymers that consist of sp2C—Z and HC-sp3C?—X bonds are also revealed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hose comprising: a thermoplastic fluoropolymer barrier layer; and a rubber layer adjacent to the barrier layer, the rubber layer comprising 100 parts by weight of an elastomer comprising FKM fluoroelastomer; from about 1 to about 15 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer, of at least one acid acceptor selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide, calcium hydroxide, litharge, dibasic lead phosphite, calcium oxide, and zinc oxide; from about 1 to about 6 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer, of at least one diamine curative; and from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer, of at least one of a hydrotalcite or tricalcium aluminate hexahydrate; wherein the weight ratio of the at least one acid acceptor to the at least one hydrotalcite ranges from about 1 to about 5.

Abstract: The invention provides a substrate bearing a low-emissivity coating. The low-emissivity coating comprises at least one graded film region. In certain embodiments, at least one graded film region is provided between the two infrared-reflective layers of a double-type low-emissivity coating. The graded film region has a substantially continuously decreasing concentration of a first dielectric material and a substantially continuously increasing concentration of a second dielectric material. Also provided are methods of depositing such low-emissivity coatings and substrates bearing these coatings.

Abstract: The invention provides thin film coatings that have a transparent base layer. For example, the invention provides low-emissivity coatings with a transparent base layer. In certain embodiments, a silicon dioxide base layer is used. Methods of producing thin film coatings having a transparent base layer are provided as well. In one embodiment, sputter deposition is utilized to produce these coatings.

Abstract: A protective passivation layer is formed on the surface of an aluminum mass, such as bare aluminum particles, creating a protected aluminum mass. Formation of the protective layer onto the aluminum mass may occur from an in-situ process.

Abstract: A photo-functional molecule element having, on a substrate, a porphyrin polymer containing covalently-fixed porphyrin units, and the method of preparing the same. The photo-functional molecule element may be used as a photoelectric conversion element such as an organic solar cell or a three-dimensional, non-linear organic material.

Abstract: A resin composition for a laminate, containing at least 10% by weight of a vinyl compound represented by the formula (1), and a prepreg and a metal-clad laminate using the resin composition.

Abstract: The stretch film for rustproof stretch packaging has an appropriate roll tack and sufficient self-tack to adhere to and package an object, such as a steel coil. This stretch film has an overall density of 0.870 to 0.935 g/cm3 and is composed of polyolefin resin, rust preventive agents, and an effective amount of a polyolefin polyol adhesive with a number average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000 g/mol. When the film has at least three layers, one surface layer has a density of 0.850 to 0.920 g/cm3, and another surface lever on the opposite side of the film and intermediate layers between them have greater densities. The polyolefin polyol adhesive and the rust preventive agents are present at least in the low density surface layer.

Abstract: A prepreg can be obtained by impregnating a base paper with a heat-curing resin free from formaldehyde, the prepreg exhibiting a residual moisture content of 2 to 4% by weight after drying, the resin of the prepreg being non-crosslinked and exhibiting a degree of crosslinking of maximum about 85% in the case of thermal treatment of the prepreg over a period of about 40 seconds at about 132° C.

Abstract: The invention concerns multilayered constructions useful for forming resistors and capacitors, for the manufacture of printed circuit boards or other microelectronic devices. The multilayered constructions comprise sequentially attached layers comprising: a first electrically conductive layer, a first thermosetting polymer layer, a heat resistant film layer, a second thermosetting polymer layer, and a nickel-phosphorus electrical resistance material layer electroplated onto a second electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ReCrNi alloy coating for diffusion barrier, such as a high-temperature equipment member, consisting essentially of a ternary alloy and having, except for inevitable impurities, an atomic composition of 20% to 80% Re, an atomic composition of 20% to 60% Cr, and an atomic composition of 5% to 40% Ni. Even if the alloy coating for diffusion barrier includes a diffusion layer containing at least one of the group consisting of Al, Si and Cr, a desired alloy composition of the alloy coating for diffusion barrier can be assured by a surface coating process and diffused components from the substrate while substantially preventing the diffusion of the elements of the diffusion layer during a homogenizing heat treatment. The alloy coating for diffusion barrier may include a Re-containing-alloy stress relief layer inserted between the film and the substrate.