Abstract:
An improved rotary machine of the invention may include a rotor 30 with an impeller 20 mounted thereon. A side cavity may be formed between the impeller 20 and the housing 8. The rotary machine may be further equipped with an annular subdividing disk 1 12, 122, 132, 142 for segmenting a fluid flow in the cavity into a first fluid flow between the disc and the impeller 20, and a second fluid flow on the other side of the disk between the disc and the housing 8. The rotary machine of the invention also features a peripheral annular space formed in the periphery of the housing in the cavity at a location adjacent to a peripheral region of the annular subdividing disk 1 12, 122, 132, 142. Importantly, this peripheral annular space is void of restrictions to circumferential fluid flow therein so as to alter the second fluid flow in the cavity in order to reduce pressure variations and flow disturbances along the circumference of the rotary machine. This in turn improves rotational balance of the rotary machine.
Abstract:
A substance with sedative effect comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a gamma-pyrone such as comenic acid, meconic acid, chelidonic acid, and alike in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. When administered at a daily dosage of between 5 and 200 mg of active ingredient per kilogram of a body weight of a patient, the substance can be used to treat various neurotic disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, neurosis, depression as well as withdrawal symptoms for drug addiction patients, especially for patients addicted to opioid-based drugs. The substance can be delivered in a number of ways of systemic administration of a pharmaceutical agent including oral, parenteral, transdermal, and transmucosal administration. For drug addicted patients, the preferred method of administration involves a subcutaneous implant providing a continuous release of an active ingredient at an effective daily rate over the entire treatment period ranging from 5 to 30 days, and preferably from 13 to 20 days.
Abstract:
A substance with sedative effect comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a gamma-pyrone such as comenic acid, meconic acid, chelidonic acid, and alike in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. When administered at a daily dosage of between 5 and 200 mg of active ingredient per kilogram of a body weight of a patient, the substance can be used to treat various neurotic disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, neurosis, depression as well as withdrawal symptoms for drug addiction patients, especially for patients addicted to opioid-based drugs. The substance can be delivered in a number of ways of systemic administration of a pharmaceutical agent including oral, parenteral, transdermal, and transmucosal administration. For drug addicted patients, the preferred method of administration involves a subcutaneous implant providing a continuous release of an active ingredient at an effective daily rate over the entire treatment period ranging from 5 to 30 days, and preferably from 13 to 20 days.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a tubing system for transporting a gas-liquid flow from a well to a production platform or processing facility. It includes a dual pathway section between the well and the production point having a first tubing portion and a second tubing portion. The second tubing portion includes a plurality of parallel channels so as to divide the multi-phase flow into a plurality of flows through individual channels. This is done to reduce flow slippage of the lower viscosity portion of the flow, which may lead to inefficiencies in flow characteristics, and often, undesirable cyclical variations in pressure and fluid volume. This is especially useful in inclined portions of the petroleum flow pipe system and along hilly terrain. The first round tubing portion is used for transporting the gas-liquid flow as well as for maintenance purposes, such as for pigging, fishing or coiled tubing operations.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a tubing system for transporting a gas-liquid flow from a well to a production platform or processing facility. It includes a dual pathway section between the well and the production point having a first tubing portion and a second tubing portion. The second tubing portion includes a plurality of parallel channels so as to divide the multi-phase flow into a plurality of flows through individual channels. This is done to reduce flow slippage of the lower viscosity portion of the flow, which may lead to inefficiencies in flow characteristics, and often, undesirable cyclical variations in pressure and fluid volume. This is especially useful in inclined portions of the petroleum flow pipe system and along hilly terrain. The first round tubing portion is used for transporting the gas-liquid flow as well as for maintenance purposes, such as for pigging, fishing or coiled tubing operations.
Abstract:
A substance with sedative effect comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a gamma- pyrone such as comenic acid, meconic acid, 5-methoxy-gamma-pyrone-2-carboxylic acid, and alike in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. When administered at a daily dosage of between 0.05 mg to about 10,000 mg of active ingredient per unit dose of a patient, the substance can be used to treat various disorders of a nervous system such as pain, insomnia, anxiety, neurosis, depression, as well as withdrawal symptoms experienced by drug addiction patients, especially for patients addicted to opiate-based drugs. The substance can be delivered in a number of ways of systemic administration of a pharmaceutical agent including oral, parenteral, transdermal, and transmucosal administration. For drug addicted patients, the preferred method of administration involves a subcutaneous implant providing a continuous release of an active ingredient at an effective daily rate over the entire treatment period ranging from 5 to 30 days, and preferably from 13 to 20 days.
Abstract:
A method of producing a hydrolyzed fermented medium containing microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast and the products of their metabolism in high concentration, the method includes providing at least one solid plant product reduced to small pieces and mixed with sugar and a biocompatible liquid such as milk for fermentation at a temperature of between 35 and 58 degrees C until the acidity of the medium reaches the range of 300 to 900 in Terner degrees. In an alternative embodiment, the medium is prepared by mixing in predetermined amounts of sprouted grains, biocompatible liquid inoculated with at least one of a variety of non-pathogenic microorganisms, vegetables, fruits, berries, high protein products, herbs, sugar, and a chemical element such as potassium. The mixture is then fermented at a selected temperature for a specified length of time to reach high acidity and high concentration of products of bacterial metabolism. A liquid phase is separated from a solid sediment phase and can be used to treat a wide variety of diseases including HIV/AIDS, viral infections, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's and others as well as for other applications.
Abstract:
A regenerative anti-inflammatory composition is described to include 1 to 2 percent of comenic acid and 0.55 to 1.1 percent of sodium hydrocarbonate in a water solution, with an optional additive of up to 2.5 percent of benzyl-comenic acid. A method of treating a retinal dystrophy by injecting this composition parabulbarly or intravenously in appropriate amounts is also described. A non-peptide nature of the compound allows reducing side effects commonly associated with peptide-based compounds presently used for treatment of such dystrophy. Water-based solution of the composition is stable and amenable for storage in ampoules ready for injection thus obviating a need to make a solution from a powder, which is a common step with current treatment compounds.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus to reduce the axial thrust in rotary machines such as compressors, centrifugal pumps, turbines, etc. includes providing additional peripheral restrictive means (7) attached at the peripheral portion of the disk forming the subdividing means (4) on the side facing the rotating rotor (2). An additional ring element at the periphery of the subdividing means forms additional radial (11) and axial restrictive means (15). Such peripheral restrictive means (7, 11 and 15) function as sealing dams, which combined with the outward flow induced by the rotating impeller, form self-pressurizing hydrodynamic bearings in the axial and radial planes, improving rotordynamic stability. Additionally, a stationary ring element in the center of the cavity forms a seal with the rotor, reducing leakage to suction.
Abstract:
A method of producing a hydrolyzed fermented medium containing microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast and the products of their metabolism in high concentration, the method includes providing at least one solid plant product reduced to small pieces and mixed with sugar and a biocompatible liquid such as milk for fermentation at a temperature of between 35 and 58 degrees C until the acidity of the medium reaches the range of 300 to 900 in Terner degrees. In an alternative embodiment, the medium is prepared by mixing in predetermined amounts of sprouted grains, biocompatible liquid inoculated with at least one of a variety of non-pathogenic microorganisms, vegetables, fruits, berries, high protein products, herbs, sugar, and a chemical element such as potassium. The mixture is then fermented at a selected temperature for a specified length of time to reach high acidity and high concentration of products of bacterial metabolism. A liquid phase is separated from a solid sediment phase and can be used to treat a wide variety of diseases including HIV/AIDS, viral infections, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's and others as well as for other applications.