Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions adapted to enhance reverse cholesterol transport in mammals. The compositions are suitable for oral delivery and useful in the treatment and/or prevention of hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis and associated cardiovascular diseases.
Abstract:
The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an implanted device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal sleeve device or an attachment cuff, within a patient's digestive tract for treatment of obesity. Special surgical fasteners provide a lasting and durable attachment to the gastrointestinal tissue without causing excessive pressure that could result in tissue erosion and detachment of the implanted device. Fastener delivery devices that facilitate peroral placement and deployment of fasteners and secondary devices are also provided. Also described are implantable devices and attachment means that avoid causing excessive pressure within the tissue by having compliance that is compatible with the gastrointestinal tissues where it is attached.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a compound of the formula I: or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof wherein X is —NR1—, —S(O)g—, or —O—; R1 is —H, C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more —OH, —CN, or halo, or R1 is —(CH2)h-aryl, —COR1-1, —COOR1-2, —CO—(CH2)h—COR1-1, C1-6 alkyl sulfonyl, —SO2—(CH2)h-aryl, or —(CO)i-Het; R2 is —H, C1-6 alkyl, —(CH2)h-aryl, or halo; R3 and R4 are the same or different and are —H or halo; R5 is —H, C1-12 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more halo, C3-12 cycloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy. The compounds are useful antimicrobial agents.
Abstract:
A device for placing articles such as coupons or the like in cartons being conveyed past a work station containing the device. The device includes an upright coupon or the like article supply hopper, a reciprocatory mechanism for inserting the articles into the cartons as they are conveyed past and momentarily stopped adjacent thereto and a reciprocating vacuum or suction mechanism for removing the coupons from the supply hopper and placing them in the path of the inserting mechanism for placement into cartons.
Abstract:
A flip up gun sight includes a sight body which includes: a sight housing having a pivotal end; a base member having a right tab and a left tab slidably connected with the pivotal end of the sight housing; a supporting member having a first supporting end pivotally connected with the sight housing, and a second supporting end pivotally connected with the base member; and a locking and folding mechanism which includes a pair of sliding slots formed on the right and left tabs, and a first mounting pin adapted to pivotally connect with the sight housing and sight base member to guide the sight housing for operating between a raised position and a down position.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for additive fabrication which provides a substrate which helps the newly hardened resin layer to separate from the substrate while providing a substrate of appropriate strength and durability. In an embodiment, the substrate is a multi-layer substrate comprising a transport layer and a structural layer, the transport layer comprising a polyolefin or a fluoropolymer, and the structural layer comprising a semi-crystal line thermoplastic polymer.