Abstract: A mattress system is provided that is optimized for the hospital setting and includes a guiderail system that accepts a variety of accessories for attachment thereto. The guiderail system may have integrated data lines, power lines, gas lines, and/or fluid lines. Also provided are radioabsorbant shields, trays and other components designed for optimal use with the mattress system.

Abstract: X-ray procedure tables with improved structural strength that enable radiation shielding and integrated medical device and monitoring systems. The design allows the incorporation of an integrated patient support structure, radiation shielding and associated devices and conduits for medical care in procedures that employ X-ray imaging. The X-ray procedure table may be formed from a sled table attachable to a pedestal, with at least one side member extending along a bottom of the sled table to add structural rigidity.

Abstract: An example method is performed at a device with a display and a biometric sensor. While the device is in a locked state, the method includes displaying a log-in user interface that is associated with logging in to a first and second user account. While displaying the log-in user interface, the method includes, receiving biometric information, and in response to receiving the biometric information: when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the first user account and the first user account does not have an active session, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the first user account; and when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the second user account and the second user account does not have an active session on the device, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the second user account.

Abstract: A computer readable media, a method, and a system registering a third party application providing an available communication system between a local user and a remote user identity, storing information related to the available communication system in a first database, obtaining contact information for the remote user identity from the third party application, determining a communication type for the third party application, pairing the remote user identity with a contact, and updating a graphical representation of contact information.

Abstract: A transparent radiation shield, attachable to a patient support platform, and movable to shield a physician from imaging radiation, includes a transparent computer display that is controllable to provide a data overlay on the shield pertaining to patient data and/or x-ray images.

Abstract: A mattress system is provided that is optimized for the hospital setting and includes a guiderail system that accepts a variety of accessories for attachment thereto. The guiderail system may have integrated data lines, power lines, gas lines, and/or fluid lines. Also provided are radioabsorbant shields, trays and other components designed for optimal use with the mattress system.

Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.

Abstract: An example method is performed at a device with a display and a biometric sensor. While the device is in a locked state, the method includes displaying a log-in user interface that is associated with logging in to a first and second user account. While displaying the log-in user interface, the method includes, receiving biometric information, and in response to receiving the biometric information: when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the first user account and the first user account does not have an active session, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the first user account; and when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the second user account and the second user account does not have an active session on the device, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the second user account.

Abstract: Generally, the present disclosure provides a sealed solid cyclotron target for producing radionuclides on medical cy-clotrons. In some aspects, the cyclotron target is useful for producing radionuclides using hazardous or radioactive target material.

Abstract: Protoporphyrinogen oxidase enzyme-inhibiting compounds are useful in compositions and methods for regulating growth of cotton plants. Of particular interest is the use of carfentrazone ethyl and certain metabolites thereof for regulating growth of cotton plants.

Abstract: Protoporphyrinogen oxidase enzyme-inhibiting compounds are useful in compositions and methods for regulating growth of cotton plants. Of particular interest is the use of carfentrazone ethyl and certain metabolites thereof for regulating growth of cotton plants.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of projecting a no turn warning to an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian. The no turn warning indicates the motor vehicle is proceeding in a straight pathway through an intersection rather than turning either to the left or to the right. At least one visible light is mounted to the frontal exterior of the motor vehicle for projecting the no turn warning. When more than one visible light is mounted to the frontal exterior of the motor vehicle, the no turn signal can flash serial, sequentially or concurrently, in accordance with the controller's preprogrammed paradigm.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of projecting a no turn warning to an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian. The no turn warning indicates the motor vehicle is proceeding in a straight pathway through an intersection rather than turning either to the left or to the right. At least one visible light is mounted to the frontal exterior of the motor vehicle for projecting the no turn warning. When more than one visible light is mounted to the frontal exterior of the motor vehicle, the no turn signal can flash serial, sequentially or concurrently, in accordance with the controller's preprogrammed paradigm.

Abstract: A folded dipole antenna for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals is provided. The antenna includes a ground plane and a conductor extending adjacent the ground plane and spaced therefrom by a first dielectric. The conductor includes an open-ended transmission line stub, a radiator input section, at least one radiating section integrally formed with the radiator input section, and a feed section. The radiating section includes first and second ends, a fed dipole and a passive dipole. The fed dipole is connected to the radiator input section. The passive dipole is disposed in spaced relation to the fed dipole to form a gap. The passive dipole is shorted to the fed dipole at the first and second ends.

Abstract: An improved antenna system for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals comprising a backplane having a length and a vertical axis along the length. A plurality of dipole radiating elements project outwardly from a surface of the backplane. Each of the elements includes a balanced orthogonal pair of dipoles aligned at first and second predetermined angles with respect to the vertical axis, forming crossed dipole pairs. An unbalanced feed network extends along the backplane and connected to the radiating elements. A printed circuit board balun is attached to each of the dipoles. The antenna can also include a parasitic element positioned along the vertical axis such that primary electromagnetic fields induce currents on the parasitic element, these induced currents re-radiate secondary electromagnetic fields which cancel portions of the primary electromagnetic fields, thereby improving isolation.

Abstract: An improved antenna system for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals comprising a mounting plate having a length and a longitudinal axis along the length. A plurality of staggered dipole radiating elements project outwardly from a surface of the mounting plate. Each of the radiating elements includes a balanced orthogonal pair of dipoles aligned at first and second predetermined angles with respect to the longitudinal axis, forming crossed dipole pairs. The mounting plate is attached to a longitudinally extending chassis. An unbalanced feed network is connected to the radiating elements. The feed network extends along the mounting plate and is spaced from the mounting plate by a plurality of clips. The feed network is disposed between the chassis and the mounting plate. A plurality of microstrip hooks are provided, each of the microstrip hooks being positioned adjacent to, and spaced from, each of the dipoles by one of the clips.

Abstract: A rotary punch including a punch wheel rotatable on a central axis, the wheel having an end face lying in a radial plane of the wheel and an outer generally cylindric rim surface extending generally axially of the wheel. A plurality of radial bores in the wheel extend generally radially inwardly from the rim surface at intervals spaced circumferentially of the wheel, and a corresponding plurality of axial bores in the wheel extend generally axially inwardly from said end face of the wheel intersecting the radial bores generally at right angles. A plurality of generally cylindric punch elements are inserted in the radial bores, each punch element having a circumferential groove.

Abstract: Die cutting apparatus for making labels and the like wherein a web comprising a layer of pressure sensitive label material on a layer of backing material is fed forward between a pair of cooperating die and anvil rolls, the die roll being adapted to cut through the layer of pressure sensitive label material without cutting through the backing layer to form individual pressure sensitive labels on the backing layer. The die and anvil rolls are rotatable about axes lying in different vertical planes which are skewed with respect to one another for making the cutting action of the die roll a progressive slicing cut across the web.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fluidized-bed combustion apparatus provided with a U-shaped combustion zone. A cyclone is disposed in the combustion zone for recycling solid particulate material. The combustion zone configuration and the recycling feature provide relatively long residence times and low freeboard heights to maximize combustion of combustible material, reduce nitrogen oxides, and enhance sulfur oxide reduction.

Abstract: A directional flare system is disclosed. A flare is used which emits light generally isotropically when actuated. An opaque shield is located to one side of the flare to prevent the transmission of light from the flare throughout a preselected sector about a vertical axis passing through the flare. Means are provided for maintaining the opaque shield in a preferred angular orientation about the vertical axis.