Abstract: Systems and methods are described for implementing a catheter model to estimate shape of a deformable catheter in a three-dimensional space. The catheter model includes two or more model segments that correspond to two or more segments of the deformable catheter. Each model segment includes a length and location of model electrode(s) and/or model magnetic sensor(s) corresponding electrodes and/or magnetic sensors of the deformable catheter. Variable shape parameter define a curvature of the segment. Varying the shape parameters generates a plurality of potential catheter shapes. In conjunction with generating the potential catheter shapes, impedance and/or magnetic responses (e.g., measured responses) are obtained for the physical electrodes and/or physical magnetic sensors of the deformable catheter. Using a selected one (e.g., most likely) of the potential catheter shapes and the measured responses, the shape parameters are updated and a catheter shape is generated and displayed.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a blended product of: a matrix polymer; and from 0.05 to 2.5 wt % diffuser polymer particles, wherein the diffuser polymer particles are characterized by an average diameter from 2 to 20 micrometers, a particle size distribution such that at least 90 wt % of the polymer particles fall within ±30% of the volume average particle size, a crosslinking level greater than 4%; and wherein the diffuser polymer particles comprise units derived from at least one alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer, from 5 wt % to 25 wt % units derived from a crosslinking monomer selected from the group consisting of aliphatic crosslinking monomers, aromatic crosslinking monomers and combinations thereof, optionally, units derived from one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of aryl(meth)acrylate monomers and monovinyl arenes; and wherein from 0.1 to 20 wt % one or more performance additives dispersed within the diffuser polymer particles is provided.

Abstract: Oral compositions containing a carrier, a cationic antimicrobial compound, and a silica and/or silicate material are disclosed. These compositions can provide a controlled release of the antimicrobial compound.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for implementing a catheter model to estimate shape of a deformable catheter in a three-dimensional space. The catheter model includes two or more model segments that correspond to two or more segments of the deformable catheter. Each model segment includes a length and location of model electrode(s) and/or model magnetic sensor(s) corresponding electrodes and/or magnetic sensors of the deformable catheter. Variable shape parameter define a curvature of the segment. Varying the shape parameters generates a plurality of potential catheter shapes. In conjunction with generating the potential catheter shapes, impedance and/or magnetic responses (e.g., measured responses) are obtained for the physical electrodes and/or physical magnetic sensors of the deformable catheter. Using a selected one (e.g., most likely) of the potential catheter shapes and the measured responses, the shape parameters are updated and a catheter shape is generated and displayed.

Abstract: Oral compositions containing a carrier, a cationic antimicrobial compound, and a silica and/or silicate material are disclosed. These compositions can provide a controlled release of the antimicrobial compound.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a blended product of: a matrix polymer; and from 0.05 to 2.5 wt % diffuser polymer particles, wherein the diffuser polymer particles are characterized by an average diameter from 2 to 20 micrometers, a particle size distribution such that at least 90 wt % of the polymer particles fall within ±30% of the volume average particle size, a crosslinking level greater than 4%; and wherein the diffuser polymer particles comprise units derived from at least one alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer, from 5 wt % to 25 wt % units derived from a crosslinking monomer selected from the group consisting of aliphatic crosslinking monomers, aromatic crosslinking monomers and combinations thereof, optionally, units derived from one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of aryl(meth)acrylate monomers and monovinyl arenes; and wherein from 0.1 to 20 wt % one or more performance additives dispersed within the diffuser polymer particles is provided.

Abstract: Treated articles and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The treated articles comprise a substrate selected from a fiber, a textile, a non-woven and a paper treated with a treatment that imparts flame resistance to the substrate.

Abstract: Composite materials that contain formaldehyde-free, cured binder compositions are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and using composite materials containing formaldehyde-free binder compositions.

Abstract: Composite materials that contain formaldehyde-free, cured binder compositions are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and using composite materials containing formaldehyde-free binder compositions.

Abstract: Carbons that are economically produced from carbon precursor selected from naturally occurring carbohydrate, pitch derived from coal tar, pitch derived from petroleum and combinations thereof, are provided. Also provided are processes for making such carbons and the use of such carbons in the formation of electrode structures for use in (i) energy storage applications such as batteries, fuel cells and electric double layer capacitors and (ii) capacitive water deionization applications.

Abstract: A process for preparing crosslinked polymer particles at high solids levels (i.e., >40 wt %). Also provided is a method for predicting whether a selection of reaction conditions for preparing crosslinked polymer particles will exhibit a potential for forming a gel and a method for predicting whether a selection of reaction conditions will or will not result in the formation of a gel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming an electrode structure useful in energy storage devices, which method involves the spray deposition of a mixture of carbon and a binder on a current collector. In addition, the present invention relates to energy storage devices including an electrode structure produced using a spray deposition method to deposit a mixture of carbon and a binder on a current collector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinked polymeric nanoparticles having a diameter of 1-10 nm comprising skin care ingredients and food ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous process for producing polymeric nanoparticles of 1 to 100 nm in diameter comprising continuously feeding a reaction mixture comprising at least one type of monomer into a reactor under reaction conditions capable of causing polymerization of said monomer to produce said polymeric nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy storage device comprising a macroreticular carbonaceous material having a distribution of micropores, mesopores and macropores wherein the macroreticular carbonaceous material has a total surface area of from greater than 500 m2/g to 2500 m2/g and wherein 20% to 80% of the total surface area is due to pores with diameters of from 17 angstroms to 100,000 angstroms. In addition, the present invention relates to an energy storage device comprising a macroreticular carbonaceous material having at least one first distinct peak representing a pore size of less than or equal to 20 angstroms when measured utilizing H-K dv/dlog(W) pore size distribution and at least one second distinct peak representing a pore size greater than 20 angstroms when measured utilizing BJH dv/dlog(D) pore size distribution.