The present invention is directed to the provision of multi-dose, ophthalmic compositions. The compositions possess sufficient antimicrobial activity to satisfy USP preservative efficacy requirements, as well as similar preservative standards (e.g., EP and JP). The compositions include a balance of ingredients that allow for the formation of ophthalmic compositions that include an anionic drug and...

This invention relates to an absorbent composition, its manufacture and its use, particularly to the use of the composition in cat litter. The composition includes (a) a particulate inorganic mineral, (b) one or more superabsorbent polymers (SAP) dispersed between the particles of the mineral, and (c) a hydrophilic binder capable of binding the mineral and the SAP into discrete granules. The granu...

A method and apparatus are disclosed for generating a plurality of scattered radiation patterns at an image plane of an optical microscope. The apparatus includes at least one lens element, a liquid crystal display (LCD) array, and a housing comprising a body portion supporting the LCD array and lens element in a predetermined spaced apart relationship.

Method and apparatus for providing inbound mobility to closed subscriber group (CSG) and hybrid cells are described. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) reads (705) a first set of system information of a neighbor closed subscriber group CSG including cell global identity CGI and a physical- cell identity PCI. A timer is then started (715). System information is re-read (725) after expiry of sa...

The invention relates to pharmaceutical and food compositions for the prevention or treatment of allergic diseases and a process for the preparation thereof. The process of the invention comprises mixing water having 0.01 - 135 ppm deuterium content (preferably prepared by known electrolysis or distillation) with usual additives, and formulating this mixture by usual pharmaceutical or food industr...

Compositions, kits and methods are provided for enhancing vital energy and athletic performance, improving or restoring blood circulation, promoting mental acuity, reducing fatigue, and improving aerobic performance. In one embodiment, the composition comprises the herbal extracts of Rhodiola crenulata (root) and Ginkgo biloba (leaf). The composition can be used as a pharmaceutical or nutraceutica...

A dynamic bandwidth assignment device (12) is equipped in a PON system optical line terminal (1) which, for example, relays upstream frames (F1, F2) received from optical network units (2) to higher networks (6). Based on the reception rates of upstream frames (F1, F2) from the optical network units (2), the transmission rates of the relay destinations of the upstream frames (F1, F2), and the chan...

Provided is a nickel-base single-crystal superalloy that includes more than 8% rhenium by mass and has excellent relative creep strength. Also provided is a turbine wing using said superalloy. The superalloy has a composition including, by mass, with percentages inclusive: 0.0% to 15.0% cobalt, 4.1% to 8.0% chromium, 2.1% to 4.5% molybdenum, 0.0% to 3.9% tungsten, 4.0% to 10.0% tantalum, 4.5% to 6...

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for digitally transmitting audio that is converted from analog audio received from analog media pickup devices in a live performance venue by a stage box to a base unit over off-the-shelf twisted pair cable while sending pre-amplif?cation control signals and power over the cable to the stage box. Audio for the performance ...

A fuel cell system (1000) provided with: a gas discharge flow path (M2, 252) which extends in the stack direction of a stack body (10) and has one end located within a fuel cell stack (100) and the other end located outside the fuel cell stack; and a water discharge flow path (M3, 254) which penetrates through at least a part of the stack body (10) at a position below the gas discharge flow path (...

A method for selecting and purchasing a coating includes: selecting a desired color, comparing the desired color to a database of coating compositions to identify a coating composition having a color substantially matching the desired color, evaluating the suitability of the identified coating composition, and purchasing the identified coating composition. An apparatus for implementing the method ...

A method of purifying water is provided that includes applying a voltage to an electrolytic cell (10) that includes an anode (14), a cathode (16) and an alkaline electrolyte composition having a pH value of about (11) or less. The alkaline electrolyte composition (13) includes at least one waste metal ion to be reduced, and a sacrificial reductant, such as urea, ammonia or a combination thereof, t...

A water dispersible pellet and method of producing same comprising: micronized elemental sulphur with 80% of particles less than 30 microns, a binder component in the amount ranging from 0.95% to 95% by weight; a surfactant in the amount ranging from 0,05% to 10% by weight; a soluble salt present in the amount ranging from 0.05% to 95% by weight; bentonite clay in the amount ranging from 0.05% to ...

The present invention relates to a container (1) having folding side walls, comprising a hinge connection (7) which virtually excludes a sagging of the bottom (2) compared to the side wall (4) even under pressure. The container (1) can be produced particularly easily and cost-effectively because the bottom (2) can be produced using an injection molding method without slide in the tool because of t...

The invention relates to a building panel comprising a main body (10) having a porous surface and a paper web (14) applied to the porous surface by arranging a curable binder (36) therebetween, wherein the paper web applied to the main body is provided with a primer (34), which is suitable for covering up binder that has penetrated the paper web (10) and for providing adhesion between the surface ...

The invention relates to methods and devices for forming contraction joints in concrete works. The devices are made from a concrete-separating material and the configuration thereof includes: a) a vertical wall (15, 15') in the upper part thereof, which is intended to be positioned below the surface crack line of the contraction joint on the upper face of the concrete work surface; and b) two pris...

The present invention relates to a method and a boiler for decreasing the amount of nitrogen oxides in flue gases of a boiler, which flue gases are generated in the combustion of fuels and air. The boiler has a water circulation system comprising superheaters (8) and a furnace (1) for combustion of fuel and for generating flue gases that contain nitrogen oxides, which flue gases mainly flow upward...

Radiopharmaceutical compositions, and related methods, useful for medical imaging are provided. The radiopharmaceutical compositions include one or more radiopharmaceutical compounds, together with a stabilizer comprising ascorbic acid, wherein the pH of said composition is within the range of about 3.5 5.5.

Various embodiments provide new methods of rhenium recovery The methods can include subjecting a metal-bearing solution to an activated carbon bed, and adsorbing rhenium onto the activated carbon. The methods can also include heating a basic aqueous elution solution and eluting the rhenium from the activated carbon with the heated elution solution.

DIG-3 Cry toxins, polynucleotides encoding such toxins, and transgenic plants that produce such toxins are useful to control insect pests.