Abstract: A transport system for temperature sensitive materials includes a contents container and one or more thermal batteries in a stacked relationship in a thin-walled, flexible transport sleeve. The sleeve facilitates insertion and removal of the contents with respect to a thermally insulated container. The sleeve can be closed with a tamper-evident closure and may also be transparent to allow an observer to view indicia on the contents container indicating the temperature-sensitive nature of the contents.

Abstract: In some embodiments, alerts are sent to appropriate parties if an insulated container is not properly packed out to insure the approximate safe temperature of the materials. In other embodiments, a countdown timer is used to keep track of the time that the biologic has been in transit, and ensure that the amount of time does not exceed the known shelf life of the biologic. In still other embodiments, the payload container is equipped with its own sensors, such as temperature sensors, and communications devices, such as a close range communication device, capable of transmitting information regarding a range of parameters, including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, location and time, from the payload container to an end user. In other embodiments, shielding and/or radiation sensors are included in insulated shipping or storage containers, or payload containers, to shield and monitor the radiation exposure of the payload.

Abstract: In some embodiments, alerts are sent to appropriate parties if an insulated container is not properly packed out to insure the approximate safe temperature of the materials. In other embodiments, a countdown timer is used to keep track of the time that the biologic has been in transit, and ensure that the amount of time does not exceed the known shelf life of the biologic. In still other embodiments, the payload container is equipped with its own sensors, such as temperature sensors, and communications devices, such as a close range communication device, capable of transmitting information regarding a range of parameters, including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, location and time, from the payload container to an end user. In other embodiments, shielding and/or radiation sensors are included in insulated shipping or storage containers, or payload containers, to shield and monitor the radiation exposure of the payload.

Abstract: In some embodiments, alerts are sent to appropriate parties if an insulated container is not properly packed out to insure the approximate safe temperature of the materials. In other embodiments, a countdown timer is used to keep track of the time that the biologic has been in transit, and ensure that the amount of time does not exceed the known shelf life of the biologic. In still other embodiments, the payload container is equipped with its own sensors, such as temperature sensors, and communications devices, such as a close range communication device, capable of transmitting information regarding a range of parameters, including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, location and time, from the payload container to an end user. In other embodiments, shielding and/or radiation sensors are included in insulated shipping or storage containers, or payload containers, to shield and monitor the radiation exposure of the payload.

Abstract: In some embodiments, alerts are sent to appropriate parties if an insulated container is not properly packed out to insure the approximate safe temperature of the materials. In other embodiments, a countdown timer is used to keep track of the time that the biologic has been in transit, and ensure that the amount of time does not exceed the known shelf life of the biologic. In still other embodiments, the payload container is equipped with its own sensors, such as temperature sensors, and communications devices, such as a close range communication device, capable of transmitting information regarding a range of parameters, including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, location and time, from the payload container to an end user. In other embodiments, shielding and/or radiation sensors are included in insulated shipping or storage containers, or payload containers, to shield and monitor the radiation exposure of the payload.

Abstract: In some embodiments, alerts are sent to appropriate parties if an insulated container is not properly packed out to insure the approximate safe temperature of the materials. In other embodiments, a countdown timer is used to keep track of the time that the biologic has been in transit, and ensure that the amount of time does not exceed the known shelf life of the biologic. In still other embodiments, the payload container is equipped with its own sensors, such as temperature sensors, and communications devices, such as a close range communication device, capable of transmitting information regarding a range of parameters, including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, location and time, from the payload container to an end user. In other embodiments, shielding and/or radiation sensors are included in insulated shipping or storage containers, or payload containers, to shield and monitor the radiation exposure of the payload.

Abstract: A transport system for temperature sensitive materials includes a contents container and one or more thermal batteries in a stacked relationship in a thin-walled, flexible transport sleeve. The sleeve facilitates insertion and removal of the contents with respect to a thermally insulated container. The sleeve can be closed with a tamper-evident closure and may also be transparent to allow an observer to view indicia on the contents container indicating the temperature-sensitive nature of the contents.

Abstract: A storage system that includes a contents container and a thermal battery, each in thermal communication with a thermal moderator that is constructed and arranged to balance the thermal energy flow between the contents container and the environment with the thermal energy flow between the contents container and the thermal battery. The thermal moderator can include a super-insulating material, a phase change material and/or a heat pipe. The storage system may help to maintain stored contents within a desired temperature range for an extended period of time, while minimizing the likelihood of damage to the contents due to an initial temperature of the thermal battery being outside of the desired temperature range.

Abstract: A storage container that includes walls having complimentary-shaped edges with complex edge profiles. The complex edge profiles of adjoining walls mate with each other to form an interface that defines a thermal leak path between a storage area of the container and an exterior environment. The thermal leak path has a length that is greater than the thickness of the adjoined walls. In one example, the complex edge profile includes step-shaped features. The walls may also include one or more overlapping super-insulating panels. The panels may be joined to one another with adhesive layers. The super-insulating panels may be also be disposed in a wall including interior and exterior linings that are joined and sealed to define a space between the linings. The space may be evacuated and optionally filled with a super-insulating gas.

Abstract: An insulating liner for an article of clothing includes an insulating layer including an aerogel material and having opposite sides with passages extending therebetween, and a cover encapsulating the insulating layer. The cover includes vent holes aligned with the passages of the insulating layer, and has portions that extend into the passages of the insulating layer from the opposite sides of the insulating layer, with the portions having vent holes therethrough and being sealed about the periphery of the vent holes. A valve may be provided with the liner to allow gas to be withdrawn or expelled from the liner. Methods of forming the insulating liner(s) are also provided.

Abstract: An insulating liner for an article of clothing includes a first layer, a second layer attached to the first layer, and an insulating layer sealed between the first and second layers, wherein the insulating layer is composed of an aerogel material. The first and second layers can be a PVC foam hermetically sealed about the aerogel material by welding. In a preferred embodiment, the insulating liner is a shoe liner that includes a polyester wearing material adhered to the top layer of PVC foam. A method of forming the insulating liner is also provided.

Abstract: An insulating liner for an article of clothing includes an insulating layer including an aerogel material and having opposite sides with passages extending therebetween, and a cover encapsulating the insulating layer. The cover includes vent holes aligned with the passages of the insulating layer, and has portions that extend into the passages of the insulating layer from the opposite sides of the insulating layer, with the portions having vent holes therethrough and being sealed about the periphery of the vent holes. A valve may be provided with the liner to allow gas to be withdrawn or expelled from the liner. Methods of forming the insulating liner(s) are also provided.

Abstract: A thermal liner for an article of clothing includes a housing having a top and a bottom, with a thermal material layer interposed therebetween, and a perimeter portion substantially peripherally enclosing the thermal material layer. The perimeter portion can be defined, for example, by peripheral margins of the top and bottom that are sealed together, or by a separate frame interposed between the top and bottom, or by a frame integral with the top and bottom.

Abstract: An insulating liner for an article of clothing includes a first layer, a second layer attached to the first layer, and an insulating layer sealed between the first and second layers, wherein the insulating layer is composed of an aerogel material. The first and second layers can be a PVC foam hermetically sealed about the aerogel material by welding. In a preferred embodiment, the insulating liner is a shoe liner that includes a polyester wearing material adhered to the top layer of PVC foam. A method of forming the insulating liner is also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fitting a ready-made garment to the body of an individual person is disclosed which comprises selecting an existing garment from the individual's own wardrobe which has a desired fit on the individual person, measuring a prescribed set of garment dimensions of the existing garment and recording the dimensions with an identification of the individual person, and manufacturing one or more garments having said garment dimensions.

Abstract: A method and device for fitting a ready-made garment to the body of an individual person with a fit that meets the individual person's preference, the method comprising the steps of; selecting an existing garment from the individual person's own wardrobe, the garment having a preferred fit on the individual person, measuring a prescribed set of critical dimensions of the existing garment and recording the dimensions with an identification of the individual person, and manufacturing one or more garments having said critical dimensions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fitting a ready-made garment to the body of an individual person is disclosed which comprises selecting an existing garment from the individual's own wardrobe which has a desired fit on the individual person, measuring a prescribed set of critical dimensions of the existing garment and recording the dimensions with an identification of the individual person, and manufacturing one or more garments having said critical dimensions.

Abstract: A flash memory chip that can be switched into four different read modes is described. In asynchronous flash mode, the flash memory is read as a standard flash memory. In synchronous flash mode, a clock signal is provided to the flash chip and a series of addresses belonging to a data burst are specified, one address per clock period. The data stored at the specified addresses are output sequentially during subsequent clock periods. In asynchronous DRAM mode, the flash memory emulates DRAM. In synchronous DRAM mode the flash memory emulates synchronous DRAM.

Abstract: A flash memory chip that can be switched into four different read modes is described. In asynchronous flash mode, the flash memory is read as a standard flash memory. In synchronous flash mode, a clock signal is provided to the flash chip and a series of addresses belonging to a data burst are specified, one address per clock period. The data stored at the specified addresses are output sequentially during subsequent clock periods. In asynchronous DRAM mode, the flash memory emulates DRAM. In synchronous DRAM mode, the flash memory emulates synchronous DRAM.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for accessing and downloading information from the internet to a hand held computer system. The computer system includes a bus to which a processor, a display screen, input keys, and a flash memory are coupled. The flash memory stores an operating system for the computer system, search criteria, information corresponding to the search criteria downloaded from the internet, and display application software for displaying the information on the display screen.