An improved filter device for the removal of contaminants from water and method of using same. The present invention comprises an outer housing having an inlet at one end for water to be purified and an outlet for purified water at an opposing end thereof. An inner filter is situated within and in fluid communication with the outer housing to remove contaminants from the water. Within the inner filter is an inner filter housing. Within the inner filter housing is at least one uniform region of d...

The invention provides a temperature-stable liquid droplet comprising a terature-stable hydrocolloid membrane. The hydrocolloid is chosen from low methoxy pectin, Konjac mannan, sodium alginate, or a mixture thereof. The membrane encapsulates a droplet of an edible product or a droplet containing a microorganism, an enzyme or a cell.

A novelty noisemaker and hand sign comprising a hand-shaped foam rubber body portion having a front panel and a rear panel. The invention has a vinyl plastic or other like material covering which is affixed continuously to said front panel. The rear panel contains five digit slits in a pattern such that the spectator can press his or her fingers into the slits to wear the novelty hand. The invention has an orifice in one of the comers of the bottom of said foam rubber body and a hand strap which...

Disclosed is a medical device used to prevent the cross contamination of patients or injectors.

The invention relates to the use of anti-cancer drug of a natural compound of vegetal origin, known as aloe-emodin (AE). Indeed, said compound has proved to have a specific biological activity of inhibition on the growth of neuroectodermal tumors, without evident toxic effects. The compound, according to the present invention, has also proved to be cell-specific and it does not show any inhibition on the growth of other cell types such as, for instance, fibroblasts. This pharmacological profile,...

A formulation of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in a semi-aqueous solvent, such as 35:10:55 alcohol:water:propylene glycol (v/v), produces a stable clear solution near the solubility point of the drug. Because delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol has poor affinity for the formulation, it is able to partition out and transport across cell membranes to reach the bloodstream quickly. This has been demonstrated by the comparative t.sub.max values achieved in single dose intravenous and 14 day multiple dose in...

There is provided methods, kits, combinations, and compositions comprising a Aspergillus oryzae protease enzyme, a Bacillus subtilis protease enzyme, and a Aspergillus niger lipase enzyme for treating a digestive disorder in a subject in need thereof. The methods, kits, combinations, and compositions may also be used along with an agent (or combination of agents) for raising the gastric pH, a digestive enzyme useful in enhancing digestive activity, a dietary supplement, or a pharmaceutical agent...

The present invention relates to a jet injector system with a hand piece. The present invention generally comprises a power unit, a medicine unit, an energy unit, a supply bottle, and a hand piece. The hand piece and power unit may be separate components connected to each other by a high pressure hose, which gives the user more flexibility. A valve assembly having a ball lock assembly and a needle assembly controls the release of medication from the high pressure hose into the hand piece and out...

Disclosed is a medical device used to prevent the cross-contamination of patients or injectors in which various components placed on the injector minimize or eliminate back splash contamination of the injector.

The present invention is directed towards methods of whitening teeth by applying to the teeth a composition having a pH of between about 7 and about 10 and then contacting the teeth with a hydrogen peroxide-containing compound in an amount effective to whiten teeth.