Abstract: In one embodiment, a drug is administered to a subject using a transdermal patch that includes a substrate and a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive provided on the substrate, the pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising a blend of an adhesive compound and a carrier-drug compound, the carrier-drug compound comprising a drug transport compound and a drug that is to be delivered to the skin of the subject, wherein the drug transport compound transports the drug through the pressure-sensitive adhesive to the skin.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a drug is administered to a subject using a transdermal patch that includes a substrate and a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive provided on the substrate, the pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising a blend of an adhesive compound and a carrier-drug compound, the carrier-drug compound comprising a drug transport compound and a drug that is to be delivered to the skin of the subject, wherein the drug transport compound transports the drug through the pressure-sensitive adhesive to the skin.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a transdermal patch includes a substrate and a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive provided on the substrate, the pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising a blend of an adhesive compound and a carrier-drug compound, the carrier-drug compound comprising a drug transport compound and a drug that is to be delivered to the skin of a subject, wherein the drug transport compound transports the drug through the pressure-sensitive adhesive to the skin

Abstract: An overbed table wherein a flex top (40) is selectively coupled to a table top frame (38). Flex top (40) has fasteners (118, 120) that engage openings (114, 116) in the table top frame. Flex top (40) also includes pins (74, 76) that cooperate with stops (78, 80, 82, 84) that are defined in tracks (50, 52). When pins (74, 76) are seated on first stops (78, 80) flex top is planar. When pins (74, 76) are seated on other stops (82, 84) panels (54, 56) form a peak (86) that is ergonomically favored for certain activities and uses.

Abstract: An overbed table wherein a flex top (40) is selectively coupled to a table top frame (38). Flex top (40) has fasteners (118, 120) that engage openings (114, 116) in the table top frame. Flex top (40) also includes pins (74, 76) that cooperate with stops (78, 80, 82, 84) that are defined in tracks (50, 52). When pins (74, 76) are seated on first stops (78, 80) flex top is planar. When pins (74, 76) are seated on other stops (82, 84) panels (54, 56) form a peak (86) that is ergonomically favored for certain activities and uses.

Abstract: A virtual activity is facilitated by receiving collected data related to a non-virtual, real-world physical activity performed by a user, evaluating the collected data to determine what benefit the user has earned by performing physical activity, and providing a benefit to the user that enables the user to virtually build or reconstruct something in a virtual world. In some embodiments, the user is enabled to virtually reconstruct a real-world location at which the physical activity was performed by unlocking a feature of that location within the virtual world. In other embodiments, the user is enabled to virtually build a fictional location by unlocking the ability to add a feature to that location within the virtual world.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising water, an organic acid such as citric acid, chitosan, and one or more heterocyclic N-halamine compounds such as MDMH and/or DMDMH.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for treating a textile with an antimicrobial composition includes preparing an antimicrobial composition that includes water, an organic acid, chitosan, and one or more heterocyclic N-halamine compounds, preparing an aqueous solution that comprises the antimicrobial composition, applying the aqueous solution to a textile, and heating the textile to cure the antimicrobial composition.

Abstract: A virtual activity is facilitated by receiving collected data related to a non-virtual, real-world physical activity performed by a user, evaluating the collected data to determine what benefit the user has earned by performing physical activity, and providing a benefit to the user that enables the user to virtually build or reconstruct something in a virtual world. In some embodiments, the user is enabled to virtually reconstruct a real-world location at which the physical activity was performed by unlocking a feature of that location within the virtual world. In other embodiments, the user is enabled to virtually build a fictional location by unlocking the ability to add a feature to that location within the virtual world.

Abstract: The invention provides a monitoring device and its method of use for characterizing and evaluating the recreational quality of a ride event, based on velocity, g-forces, and vertical and lateral movement. The device optionally takes measurements for an individual ride event, displays and stores them, and if desired, transmits them to a central server for storage and or dissemination. The device can thereby document experience characteristics and scores for each ride, optionally reflecting personal preferences in the ratings. The stored data may be used for personal or managerial applications.

Abstract: An overbed table wherein a pedestal is attached to one end of a single support member and the other end of the support member is connected to a table assembly that includes a table surface. The center axis of the support member is located closer to a first edge of the table surface than the oppositely disposed edge of the table surface and arm supports connected to the table assembly are extendable past the first edge of the table assembly.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for treating a textile with an antimicrobial composition includes preparing an antimicrobial composition that includes water, an organic acid, chitosan, and one or more heterocyclic N-halamine compounds, preparing an aqueous solution that comprises the antimicrobial composition, applying the aqueous solution to a textile, and heating the textile to cure the antimicrobial composition.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for restoring adhesive strength of an adhesive that has lost at least some of its adhesive strength includes applying a restoration agent to the adhesive. In one embodiment, a selectively-releasable adhesive includes a copolymer formed from a multifunctional alcohol and a multifunctional carboxylic acid, wherein the copolymer has been cured the equivalent of less than approximately 9 hours at approximately 120° C. and 100 milliTorr.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antimicrobial compositions for use in textiles, as well as methods of preparing these compositions and treating textiles with these compositions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a selectively-releasable adhesive includes a copolymer formed from a multifunctional alcohol, a multifunctional carboxylic acid, and a glycosaminoglycan (GAG). In one embodiment, an adhesive article includes a backing material having a surface and a layer of adhesive provided on the surface, the adhesive layer having an outer surface opposite to a surface that contacts the backing material, the outer surface being at least partly composed of a copolymer formed from a multifunctional alcohol, a multifunctional carboxylic acid, and a glycosaminoglycan (GAG).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antimicrobial compositions for use in textiles, as well as methods of preparing these compositions and treating textiles with these compositions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for preparing a selectively releasable adhesive includes condensing a multifunctional alcohol and a multifunctional carboxylic acid to form a prepolymer and curing the prepolymer at an elevated temperature and a vacuum to produce a cured polymer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an article incorporating a selectively-releasable adhesive includes a substrate having a surface and a layer of selectively-releasable adhesive provided on the surface of the substrate, the selectively-releasable adhesive comprising a copolymer formed from a multifunctional alcohol and a multifunctional carboxylic acid that has been cured.

Abstract: The invention provides a monitoring device and its method of use for characterizing and evaluating the recreational quality of a ride event, based on velocity, g-forces, and vertical and lateral movement. The device optionally takes measurements for an individual ride event, displayes and stores them, and if desired, transmits them to a central server for storage and or dissemination. The device can thereby document experience characteristics and scores for each ride, optionally reflecting personal preferences in the ratings. The stored data may be used for personal or managerial applications.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a selectively-releasable adhesive includes a copolymer formed from a multifunctional alcohol and a multifunctional carboxylic acid, wherein the copolymer has been cured the equivalent of up to approximately 20 hours at 120° C. and 100 milliTorr.