Abstract: An embodiment of a storage device for medical products includes a cabinet defining an enclosure having a plurality of compartments. In addition, the storage device includes a plurality of storage containers, each storage container configured to be inserted into a corresponding one of the plurality of compartments. Further, the storage device includes an actuation assembly including a plurality of arms that are configured to engage the plurality of storage containers so as to secure the plurality of storage containers in the plurality of compartments. Still further, the storage device includes a release mechanism that is configured to simultaneously actuate each of the plurality of arms to release the plurality of storage containers from the plurality of compartments.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing identity verification services to users by providing a staking mechanism to incentivize participants in an identity verification system to be truthful and accurate and determining validator accuracy and associated setting of fees for using validator attestations to create an efficient, private and secure system.

Abstract: Fuses can store different delay states to cause execution of a command to be staggered for different memory dies of a memory package. Fuse arrays can be included in the memory package and programmed to cause execution of a command to be delayed by different amounts for different dies. The fuse arrays can be fabricated and then programmed to cause different delays for different dies.

Abstract: A therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a pneumatic therapy device that is coupleable to the patient support apparatus. The therapy device may receive power and air flow from the patient support apparatus.

Abstract: Automatically launching a measurement program in response to measurement device connection. The measurement device may be connected to a host device. The measurement device may store a measurement program. The host device may automatically detect the measurement device. However, a measurement device specific driver may not be required for communication between the host device and the measurement device. The host device may automatically execute the measurement program stored on the measurement device in response to the connecting. During execution, the measurement device may acquire data and provide the acquired data to the host device.

Abstract: A cooking method for cooking a hollow food item with a wall having an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an interior volume, a plurality of skewers supporting the food item be piercing the wall through a stem side of the food item. The skewers maintaining the orientation of the food item with the stem side facing down and maintaining a minimum volume of the interior chamber to facilitate the accumulation of steam within the interior chamber.

Abstract: Automatically launching a measurement program in response to measurement device connection. The measurement device may be connected to a host device. The measurement device may store a measurement program. The host device may automatically detect the measurement device. However, a measurement device specific driver may not be required for communication between the host device and the measurement device. The host device may automatically execute the measurement program stored on the measurement device in response to the connecting. During execution, the measurement device may acquire data and provide the acquired data to the host device.

Abstract: A cooking method for cooking a hollow food item with a wall having an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an interior volume, a plurality of skewers supporting the food item be piercing the wall through a stem side of the food item. The skewers maintaining the orientation of the food item with the stem side facing down and maintaining a minimum volume of the interior chamber to facilitate the accumulation of steam within the interior chamber.

Abstract: The invention discloses a paper or paperboard produced from a slurry comprising cellulose fibers and an effective amount of SMS. In addition, a method for increasing retention and dewatering during the papermaking process is also disclosed. The method involves the addition of an effective amount of SMS to said papermaking process. The invention also discloses a method for increasing retention and drainage in a papermaking process comprising the steps of: adding both an effective amount of starch and an effective amount of SMS to a slurry of said papermaking process, wherein said starch is selected from the group consisting of: tapioca starch; potato starch; corn starch; waxy maize starch; rice starch; and wheat starch. Moreover, the invention comprises a method for increasing retention and drainage in a papermaking process comprising the steps of: adding both an effective amount of modified starch and an effective amount of SMS to a slurry of said papermaking process.

Abstract: The invention is modular unit and the arrangement of several modular units to surround a tree so as to permit and invite several of bicycles to be secured to them. The modular units are arranged so as not to allow sufficient space for placement of a bicycle adjacent to a tree. Another function of an arrangement of several modular units surrounding a tree is to protect the tree from impact with motor vehicles or from open automobile doors. The modules are best utilized to protect urban planted trees, thereby enhancing and preserving urban environments.

Abstract: An extraction apparatus which is particularly suited to the processing and extraction of contents from cumbersome envelopes and mail pouches incorporates a planar transport path which is sufficiently wide and appropriately oriented to receive relatively large or otherwise awkward envelopes, irrespective of their characteristics and the weight of their contents, for unimpeded transport through the apparatus without subjecting the envelopes to bending or other such distortions.

Abstract: A fiber optical connector for splicing optical fibers end-to-end in axial alignment. The connector housing comprises a bottom section and three top sections, each hingedly attached to the bottom section. The bottom section has chambers with the V-shaped grooves for inserting and properly orienting the optical fibers end-to-end. The top end sections each contain lands or fingers which, when closed, urge the fibers into the correct position within the V-shaped grooves and lock them there by exerting pressure on the protective jackets surrounding the fibers. The center top section has a land or finger which closes directly onto the end optical fibers, forcing correct and precise alignment and locking them in this orientation. A tension or strain relief may be installed over the connector. The connector permits final inspection of the fiber orientation and application of an index matching fluid prior to closing the center segment.

Abstract: The crossbow carrying case includes opposed based and cover sections having a generally triangular shape and interconnected along one edge to permit movement of the cover section between an open position and a closed position wherein the cover and base sections are in facing relationship and cooperate to define a compartment for receiving an assembled crossbow ready for use. When in the closed position, the base and cover sections are releasably fastened together along the other two edges by a zipper or the like. The crossbow is releasably held in place inside the compartment by a pair of longitudinally spaced tie down straps secured to the inner surface of the base section at locations corresponding to the narrowed hand grip portion of the crossbow stock and the area immediately forward of the forehand grip of the crossbow stock.

Abstract: A secure communication link is provided for transmitting signals between a host computer and at least one authorized terminal. The communication link includes a host modem for modulating and demodulating the signals transmitted between the host computer and the authorized terminal and an access controller. The access controller stores enquiry and reply sequences of bits and is operable to compare incoming signals from the host modem with the stored sequences of bits. Where there is agreement between the signals from the host modem and the stored sequences of bits, the controller establishes the communication link. Where there is no agreement or no reply from the host modem, the controller disconnects the host modem from the link.

Abstract: A process, apparatus and system for making a sterile connection between two thermoplastic resin tubes is disclosed. The process comprises forming a continuous molten seal simultaneously between an end of a hot, multi-ended, hollow needle and a wall of each of said tubes, thereby providing fluid communication, and cooling said seals and needle. As the thermoplastic resin cools a sterile weld is formed.

Abstract: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) are dechlorinated and rendered environmentally harmless by reaction with preformed sodium naphthalenide in a suitable ether-type solvent. The reaction proceeds rapidly at ambient temperature and effects substantially complete removal of chlorine from the PCB's.

Abstract: An improved photothermographic material can be prepared by sequentially mixing the following components: (1) a dispersion comprising a 2-mercaptobenzothiazole, 2-mercaptobenzimidazole, 2-mercaptobenzoxazole or 2-mercaptobenzoselenazole compound and a silver salt of certain heterocyclic thiones with (2) a reducing agent solution, (3) a binder, and (4) a silver halide photosensitive composition containing a spectral sensitizing dye, such as a symmetrical or unsymmetrical thiosulfato substituted benzimidazolocarbocyanine dye. A photothermographic material containing the described components can provide a developed image after imagewise exposure by merely heating the material to moderately elevated temperatures.