Abstract: Provided herein are color charts and water color pigment solutions useful, for example, in the calibration of reflectance-based diagnostic analyzers.

Abstract: Provided herein are color charts and water color pigment solutions useful, for example, in the calibration of reflectance-based diagnostic analyzers.

Abstract: Provided herein are color charts and water color pigment solutions useful, for example, in the calibration of reflectance-based diagnostic analyzers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dog vest for providing a cooling sensation to a dog to prevent overheating or heat exhaustion. The dog vest includes a permeable material layer for receiving and distributing a cooling material across a dog's back. The permeable material providing a surface for the cooling material to evaporate thereby lowering the dog's body heat. The invention further includes a pocket placed in proximity of a dog's chest. The pocket is capable of receiving a cooling agent and providing the cooling sensation to the dog's chest.

Abstract: A device for filtering emboli from blood flowing through a lumen defined by the walls of a vessel in a patient's body, comprising: a filter element being expandable from a collapsed configuration when the filter element is restrained to an expanded configuration when the filter element is unrestrained, and an elongate support member, the filter being carried on a portion of the elongate support member, wherein the filter element has proximal and distal portions and a central portion, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximal facing opening, and wherein the proximal portion of the filter element comprises a radiopaque element in the form of a discontinuous loop extending around a portion of a perimeter of the proximal facing opening, the discontinuous loop having a gap and the gap being proximate to the elongate support member.

Abstract: Provided herein are color charts and water color pigment solutions useful, for example, in the calibration of reflectance-based diagnostic analyzers.

Abstract: A device for filtering emboli from blood flowing through a lumen defined by the walls of a vessel in a patient's body, comprising: a filter element being expandable from a collapsed configuration when the filter element is restrained to an expanded configuration when the filter element is unrestrained, and an elongate support member, the filter being carried on a portion of the elongate support member, wherein the filter element has proximal and distal portions and a central portion, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximal facing opening, and wherein the proximal portion of the filter element comprises a radiopaque element in the form of a discontinuous loop extending around a portion of a perimeter of the proximal facing opening, the discontinuous loop having a gap and the gap being proximate to the elongate support member.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion includes particles at least partially encapsulated in a microgel where the microgel is prepared from a hyperbranched acrylic polymer. In addition, a method for making an aqueous dispersion includes: (1) mixing in an aqueous medium: (a) particles, (b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (c) a water-dispersible hyperbranched acrylic polymer having ethylenic unsaturation; and (2) polymerizing the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and water-dispersible hyperbranched acrylic polymer having ethylenic unsaturation to at least partially encapsulate the particles in a microgel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of recovering inorganic pigment such as TiO2 from a coating composition that includes liquid, an organic component, and an inorganic component. The coating composition is thermally treated to remove at least a portion of the organic component and yield an inorganic pigment composition having a higher concentration of the inorganic pigment (TiO2) than in the original coating composition.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion includes particles at least partially encapsulated in a microgel where the microgel is prepared from a hyperbranched acrylic polymer. In addition, a method for making an aqueous dispersion includes: (1) mixing in an aqueous medium: (a) particles, (b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (c) a water-dispersible hyperbranched acrylic polymer having ethylenic unsaturation; and (2) polymerizing the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and water-dispersible hyperbranched acrylic polymer having ethylenic unsaturation to at least partially encapsulate the particles in a microgel.

Abstract: A quilting device secured to fabric rollers of a sewing table. The quilting device has a crossbar adjustably attached to the rollers. A base having a rotatable baseplate is attached to the crossbar, the rotatable baseplate having a periphery with a plurality of notches. A spiro attachment connected to the baseplate wherein the spiro attachment has a plate having internal teeth. The quilting device connected to a sewing machine by way of a stylus arm such that the quilting device controls the movement of the sewing machine.

Abstract: Certain monoclonal antibodies are able to detect urinary trypsin inhibitors (UTIs) that are characteristic of disease in humans. In particular, the UTIs include AMBK, Bikunin, Uristatin, Uristatin-1, Uristatin-2, as defined herein, also including the fragments and aggregates thereof.

Abstract: Certain monoclonal antibodies are able to detect urinary trypsin inhibitors (UTIs) that are characteristic of disease in humans. In particular, the UTIs include AMBK, Bikunin, Uristatin, Uristatin-1, Uristatin-2, as defined herein, also including the fragments and aggregates thereof.

Abstract: Certain monoclonal antibodies are able to detect urinary trypsin inhibitors (UTIs) that are characteristic of disease in humans. In particular, the UTIs include AMBK, Bikunin, Uristatin, Uristatin-1, Uristatin-2, as defined herein, also including the fragments and aggregates thereof.

Abstract: The invention as presently conceived discloses a chemical formula for the composition of a liquid topical analgesic. It is produced from a unique blend of herbal essential oils and plant- and/or vegetable-derived oils. Although the precise proportions and method of mixture are held in confidence, it comprises at least olive oil, castor oil, grapeseed oil, almond oil, apricot kernel oil, Vitamin E, various herbal essential oils, and a stabilizer. Such essential oils may include eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus, among others), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), tea tree (Melaleuca alternifloria), ginger (Zingiber officinale), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, among others), red thyme (Thymus vulgaris), sweet birch, (Betula lenta) and ylang ylang (Cananga odorata). Alternate and additional essential oils or plant- and/or vegetable-derived oils are anticipated to be used as well.

Abstract: Processes for forming a coating on electroconductive flat blanks having two major surfaces and sheared edges are provided. Also provided is a process for forming a multi-composite coating on a pre-sheared, electroconductive, flat blank having two major surfaces and sheared edges. Methods for forming and coating metal blanks are also provided. The present invention further provides a pre-sheared, flat electroconductive blank having two major surfaces and coated with a multi-layer composite coating composition on one major surface. The present invention also provides a method for coating a continuous metal strip, optionally, thereafter forming a coated blank therefrom, and, optionally, applying a second coating to the blank.

Abstract: Processes for forming a coating on electroconductive flat blanks having two major surfaces and sheared edges are provided. Also provided is a process for forming a multi-composite coating on a pre-sheared, electroconductive, flat blank having two major surfaces and sheared edges. Methods for forming and coating metal blanks are also provided. The present invention further provides a pre-sheared, flat electroconductive blank having two major surfaces and coated with a multi-layer composite coating composition on one major surface. The present invention also provides a method for coating a continuous metal strip, optionally, thereafter forming a coated blank therefrom, and, optionally, applying a second coating to the blank.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-gelled, curable composition including at least one compound having a plurality of imide functional groups. The compound in particular contains a reaction product of at least one secondary monoamine and at least one maleimide, and is suitable for use in coatings and castings.

Abstract: Certain monoclonal antibodies are able to detect urinary trypsin inhibitors (UTIs) that are characteristic of disease in humans. In particular, the UTIs include AMBK, Bikunin, Uristatin, Uristatin-1, Uristatin-2, as defined herein, also including the fragments and aggregates thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides synthetically and recombinantly-derived humanized antibody conjugates and related methods, diagnostic assays, reagents, and kits. In one embodiment, the invention provides humanized antibody conjugates comprising a human immunoglobulin fragment which is bound by a cross-linking functional group to a non-human antibody fragment (e.g., a non-human monoclonal antibody fragment) comprising an antigen-binding amino acid sequence.