Abstract: A method for non-invasively determining a physiological state of interest in a subject is described. The method involves, placing a body part in contact with a receptor, and directing a source of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) over a range of wavelengths onto body part so that the EMR reaches the blood and interstitial fluid within the body part. The EMR that is absorbed by, reflected by, or transmitted through, the blood and interstitial fluid of the body part is measured, and a spectrum over the range of wavelengths obtained. The spectrum is analyzed to determine an amount of two or more than two analytes within the blood and interstitial fluid of the body part and a biochemical profile is derived. The biochemical profile is used to determine the physiological state of interest in the subject.

Abstract: A method for non-invasively determining a physiological state of interest in a subject is described. The method involves, placing a body part in contact with a receptor, and directing a source of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) over a range of wavelengths onto body part so that the EMR reaches the blood and interstitial fluid within the body part. The EMR that is absorbed by, reflected by, or transmitted through, the blood and interstitial fluid of the body part is measured, and a spectrum over the range of wavelengths obtained. The spectrum is analyzed to determine an amount of two or more than two analytes within the blood and interstitial fluid of the body part and a biochemical profile is derived. The biochemical profile is used to determine the physiological state of interest in the subject.

Abstract: A perforated drain guard for blocking debris while allowing liquid flow from a channel into a drain is disclosed. The drain guard includes a central portion and rotatable and removeable sloped wings permitting customization for varying channel shapes. Optimal materials, adhesives, sizes, and methods of manufacture and installation are also disclosed. The drain guard is customized during installation and may be adhered in place to the channel.

Abstract: Plunger arrangements are used for retaining glass/screen inserts in frames. A plurality of caps are disposed around the insert and are disposed in one position for extending a spring biased plunger to engage the frame. The caps are disposed in an other position against the spring bias to retract the plunger from the frame. The arrangement is such that the cap remains in the other position without being held thereat by a user, whereby the user's hands are free to manipulate the insert in or out of the frame.