Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to novel processes for the preparation of drug linker compounds and compositions comprising such drug linker compounds. The presently disclosed methods for synthesizing Fmoc-Val-Cit-PABOH and related compounds have also been found to minimize formation of diastereomeric impurities.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to novel processes for the preparation of drug linker compounds and compositions comprising such drug linker compounds. The presently disclosed methods for synthesizing Fmoc-Val-Cit-PABOH and related compounds have also been found to minimize formation of diastereomeric impurities.

Abstract: A storage bag is secured to a conventional garment such as a vest by a novel attachment system. A securing strap is interlaced through interdigitated fabric loops located on both the storage bag and the garment. The securing strap is permanently secured to the bag. The securing strap is configured to release the storage bag from the garment by a simple pulling of the strap away from the garment, the storage bag being drawn away, upon separation, by the securing bag. The system allows one-handed release and separating of a storage bag secured to a garment.

Abstract: A marine waste water dump control system for noncommercial nonmetallic or fiberglass boats that provides a system and process for automatically monitoring the time, exact location, and quantity of blackwater, greywater or bilgewater (marine water waste) is dumped from such a water vessel and for requesting and receiving approval or disapproval for dumping marine water waste into restricted or unrestricted waters, including oil water and the like. The instant invention has an MS (Automatic Information System) or comparable communication system that operates at approximately 160 MHz for determining the exact distance from shore and communicating with marine authorities, such as the Coast Guard, before activating the dump control system and communication. The dump control system of the instant invention automatically stores all dumping related information in memory for access by authorities at any time in the event a vessel does not include an AIS or a working AIS.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to novel processes for the preparation of drug linker compounds and compositions comprising such drug linker compounds. The presently disclosed methods for synthesizing Fmoc-Val-Cit-PABOH and related compounds have also been found to minimize formation of diastereomeric impurities.

Abstract: A device for storing emergency-use articles on a safety vest or similar garment in a manner that presents the articles for easy access and use. A harness including multiple flexible strap arms is securable, using hook-and-loop material, to both front and back surfaces of a chest panel of a conventional safety vest. Storage tubes of flexible material are captured by threading one respective strap arm through each tube. The tubes are sized to retain within them an emergency-use article such as a tourniquet.

Abstract: Multiple test coupons are incorporated in the construction of a personal garment for the purpose of determining the presence of foreign substances acquired during garment use or a change in properties or other change in characteristics over time. Each of the test coupons is retained with the garment during the useful life of the garment until the coupon is individually removed for test purposes. Each test coupon has a construction identical to the garment construction and is easily removable and configured to allow for destructive testing. Sufficient multiple coupons are provided with each garment over its life to allow for periodic testing.

Abstract: A personal ballistic protection device incorporates multiple removable test coupons. Each of the test coupons are retained with the ballistic device during its use until each coupon is removed for test purposes. Each test coupon has a construction identical to the protective portions of the ballistic device and is removable and configured to allow for destructive testing. Sufficient coupons are provided with the ballistic protection device to allow for periodic testing over a predetermined useful life of the ballistic protection device. One embodiment of the device is a body armor vest.

Abstract: A personal ballistic protection device incorporates multiple removable test coupons. Each of the test coupons are retained with the ballistic device during its use until each coupon is removed for test purposes. Each test coupon has a construction identical to the protective portions of the ballistic device and is removable and configured to allow for destructive testing. Sufficient coupons are provided with the ballistic protection device to allow for periodic testing over a predetermined useful life of the ballistic protection device. One embodiment of the device is a body armor vest.

Abstract: Multiple test coupons are incorporated in the construction of a personal garment for the purpose of determining the presence of foreign substances acquired during garment use or a change in properties or other change in characteristics over time. Each of the test coupons is retained with the garment during the useful life of the garment until the coupon is individually removed for test purposes. Each test coupon has a construction identical to the garment construction and is easily removable and configured to allow for destructive testing. Sufficient multiple coupons are provided with each garment over its life to allow for periodic testing.

Abstract: A novel device and method provides personal protection from ballistic weapons such as handguns and rifles. A single piece of high-strength ballistic fabric that may be cut from a bulk roll by a single cutting step is folded in layers over and around multiple separate sheets of vinyl to produce a ballistic resistance assembly. The device may be incorporated into personal articles such as garments.

Abstract: Liquid dietary supplements include vitamins, macro minerals, trace minerals, high Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) compounds, and optionally fulvates. Despite the tendency of minerals in such a liquid mineral and vitamin supplement to precipitate and for the ingredients to quickly degrade, particularly at high ORAC values and low pH, embodiments of the invention stay in solution have a desired shelf life without degrading. In part, this is achieved through the use of the natural preservative Momordica, carefully formulated amounts of the various ingredients, and high-tech processing.