Abstract: A system facilitating differentiation between parathyroid tissue and thyroid tissue of a subject comprises a light source for illuminating tissue in a target region in the neck area of the subject; a light delivery device that is optically coupled with the light source for delivering a beam of light from the light source to the tissue; a collection device for collecting optical signals emitted from the tissue responsive to the beam of light; and a detector for detecting the intensities of the optical signals emitted from the tissue, wherein differences in the detected intensities enable a user to differentiate between parathyroid tissue and thyroid tissue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prognostic method of analyzing a biological sample from a cancer patient to predict his/her response to a specified modality of cancer treatment comprising the steps of: (a) performing spectroscopy on the biological sample to obtain a spectrum; (b) comparing the obtained spectrum with one or more spectra to calculate a probability of a response to the specified modality of cancer treatment by the cancer patient.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a process for intra-operatively providing anatomical guidance in endocrine surgery. In one embodiment, the process includes the steps of illuminating tissues in the neck area of a living subject with a beam of light having a predetermined wavelength, obtaining Raman data from light scattered from the illuminated tissues, finding Raman signatures corresponding to thyroid or parathyroid tissues from the obtained Raman data, and identifying the thyroid or parathyroid tissues from the corresponding Raman signatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prognostic method of analyzing a biological sample from a cancer patient to predict his/her response to a specified modality of cancer treatment comprising the steps of: (a) performing spectroscopy on the biological sample to obtain a spectrum; (b) comparing the obtained spectrum with one or more spectra to calculate a probability of a response to the specified modality of cancer treatment by the cancer patient.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a process for intra-operatively providing anatomical guidance in endocrine surgery. In one embodiment, the process includes the steps of illuminating tissues in the neck area of a living subject with a beam of light having a predetermined wavelength, obtaining Raman data from light scattered from the illuminated tissues, finding Raman signatures corresponding to thyroid or parathyroid tissues from the obtained Raman data, and identifying the thyroid or parathyroid tissues from the corresponding Raman signatures.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a process for intra-operatively providing anatomical guidance in endocrine surgery. In one embodiment, the process includes the steps of illuminating tissues in the neck area of a living subject with a beam of light having a predetermined wavelength, obtaining Raman data from light scattered from the illuminated tissues, finding Raman signatures corresponding to thyroid or parathyroid tissues from the obtained Raman data, and identifying the thyroid or parathyroid tissues from the corresponding Raman signatures.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a process for intra-operatively providing anatomical guidance in endocrine surgery. In one embodiment, the process includes the steps of illuminating tissues in the neck area of a living subject with a beam of light having a predetermined wavelength, obtaining Raman data from light scattered from the illuminated tissues, finding Raman signatures corresponding to thyroid or parathyroid tissues from the obtained Raman data, and identifying the thyroid or parathyroid tissues from the corresponding Raman signatures.

Abstract: A ceiling fan blade cover includes a lightweight percale cotton cloth cover having an oblong-shaped body having an edge that is sewn to prevent raveling and to create a stronger foundation. An elastic back connected to the edge produces an elastic circumference of the cover. An elastic strap having two ends bar-tacked to the circumference provides removable adherence of the cover to the corresponding blade and provides for the cover to take on the shape of the corresponding ceiling fan blade when installed thereon.

Abstract: A packaging system for any manner of personal care products includes a package member configured for receipt of the personal care products therein. The external surface of the package member has a nondescript configuration that is generally not indicative of the types of products carried in the package. A flap member is connected to and repositionable on the external surface of the package member. A first side of the flap member may have product identifying indicia thereon, and a second opposite side of the flap member has a nondescript surface configuration that is not indicative of the personal care products within the package. Attaching devices are disposed to removeably secure the flap member in a first position on the external surface of the package such that the first side having the product identifying indicia thereon is outwardly facing, and in a second position wherein the flap member is flipped over and the second side having the nondescript configuration is outwardly facing.

Abstract: A helpful, consumer friendly, industrial covering for eating establishments, human habitation areas, and sanitary areas for daily use, a lightweight thin adaptable plain and/or decorative and/or entertaining and/or advertising and/or combination and/or collaboration sanitizing removable/disposable biodegradable or non-biodegradable tissue, non-flammable or flammable sheet/product/material Simple to construct and manufacture, cost effective, one piece unit made from a safe disposable tissue, designed for all type of ceiling fan paddle/blades hanging/operating/not operating in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, cafeterias, dance balls, working spaces, casino's, fast foods, all businesses open to the public and not open to the public.

Abstract: A packaging system for any manner of personal care products includes a package member configured for receipt of the personal care products therein. The external surface of the package member has a nondescript configuration that is generally not indicative of the types of products carried in the package. A flap member is connected to and repositionable on the external surface of the package member. A first side of the flap member may have product identifying indicia thereon, and a second opposite side of the flap member has a nondescript surface configuration that is not indicative of the personal care products within the package. Attaching devices are disposed to removeably secure the flap member in a first position on the external surface of the package such that the first side having the product identifying indicia thereon is outwardly facing, and in a second position wherein the flap member is flipped over and the second side having the nondescript configuration is outwardly facing.

Abstract: A simply wonderful brief lightweight percale cloth ceiling fan cover, efficient, suitable, appealing, practical in fit, attractive, safe, simple to construct, one step, machine washable, care easy and tumble dry, simple to construct manufacture, cost effective, all in one piece unit cloth ceiling fan cover, designed for all types of ceiling fan paddles/blades. No complicated instructions! The properties hidden or other wise, found or placed in this utility and design leaves no concerns in any of the following areas; mass production, fit, packaging, storage, adequate fitting, tight form, profit worthy, sells, fin, fantasy, fantasia and long term durance and endurance. This cover is easy to pull on and off the paddles/blades with little to no effort, placing a little more feeling into America's homes, businesses, rooms, and hearts.