Abstract: A radio frequency identification enabled dual-sided direct thermal image element and printer therefor are provided. One embodiment includes, a first substrate having an exterior side and an interior side, a radio frequency identification device attached to the interior side of the first substrate, and a second substrate having an exterior side and an interior side, wherein both the first substrate and the second substrate include a thermally sensitive coating on at least the exterior side thereof, and wherein the interior side of the second substrate is attached to the interior side of the first substrate, such that the radio frequency identification device is positioned between the first substrate and second substrate.

Abstract: A linerless label roll includes a web wound along a running axis, and having a series of index marks spaced longitudinally apart. A series of adhesive patches runs along the web, with differently sized adhesive-free zones therebetween in register with the index marks.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification enabled dual-sided direct thermal image element and printer therefor are provided. One embodiment includes, a first substrate having an exterior side and an interior side, a radio frequency identification device attached to the interior side of the first substrate, and a second substrate having an exterior side and an interior side, wherein both the first substrate and the second substrate include a thermally sensitive coating on at least the exterior side thereof, and wherein the interior side of the second substrate is attached to the interior side of the first substrate, such that the radio frequency identification device is positioned between the first substrate and second substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are resin coated flexible substrates, such as labels, including spine labels for CDs and DVDs which are adapted for thermal transfer printing, methods for preparing and printing on these resin coated flexible substrates and the printed substrates obtained therefrom. The printed substrates have images which are stable even when subjected to the heat and abrasion from a process which provides a shrink-wrap over the printed substrate.

Abstract: A tunable radio frequency identification device and a method for customizing a radio frequency identification device are disclosed. The method for customizing the radio frequency identification device includes: providing a radio frequency identification device having a tunable antenna; and modifying the tunable antenna. As a result of modifying the antenna the inlay is tuned to operate within one of several frequencies bands.

Abstract: A wireless radio frequency device includes: a substrate; a conductive adhesive adhered to the substrate; and an integrated circuit coupled to the conductive adhesive. The conductive adhesive is configured to function as an antenna. This allows the integrated circuit to receive and transmit radio frequency signals via the conductive adhesive.

Abstract: Herein described is an apparatus and method for stabilizing, restraining and positioning a patient during human medical or veterinary procedures, for example, diagnostic imaging procedures, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computerized Tomography scanning procedures, or therapeutic procedures, such as stereotactic radiosurgery. The restraining apparatus of the present invention, comprised of a castable sleeve and optional expandable element, sufficiently immobilizes the patient so as to eliminate motion artifact and motion degradation, to thereby provide improved imaging and/or therapy results.

Abstract: A linerless label roll includes a web wound along a running axis, and having a series of index marks spaced longitudinally apart. A series of adhesive patches runs along the web, with differently sized adhesive-free zones therebetween in register with the index marks.

Abstract: Disclosed are resin coated flexible substrates, such as labels, including spine labels for CDs and DVDs which are adapted for thermal transfer printing, methods for preparing and printing on these resin coated flexible substrates and the printed substrates obtained therefrom. The printed substrates have images which are stable even when subjected to the heat and abrasion from a process which provides a shrink-wrap over the printed substrate.

Abstract: A label roll includes a web having front and back surfaces wound in a roll. The back surface includes adhesive patches aligned in a column along the running axis of the web. The front surface includes a release strip behind the column of patches and laminated thereto in successive layers in the roll.

Abstract: A restraining apparatus and method for limiting motion on the macro and micro scale during MRI and CT scans, by providing a custom fit, while also improving patient comfort. The restraining apparatus includes a disposable component, including castable and expandable sleeves used to fix the patient into a coil. The castable sleeve encircles the limb of a patient, and is filled with a quickly casting material. The cast material is patient compatible and preferably designed to augment imaging. The resulting cast is MRI compatible, safe and rapid setting, which will decrease the time to set up a patient for scanning, thereby further improving MRI productivity. The expandable sleeve encircles the castable sleeve and is inflatable such that the expandable sleeve conforms to the inner dimensions of a particular MRI coil, CT scanner, or other imaging device. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a castable sleeve for casting around a flex/wrap or surface coil.

Abstract: Thermal transfer ribbons which employ a reflective sensor marker of a small size for detecting the end of the ribbon and also thermal transfer ribbons which employ a reflective sensor marker and a transparent sensor marker for detecting the end of the ribbon.

Abstract: A restraining apparatus and method for limiting motion on the macro and micro scale during MRI and CT scans, by providing a custom fit, while also improving patient comfort. The restraining apparatus includes a disposable component, including castable and expandable sleeves used to fix the patient into a coil. The castable sleeve encircles the limb of a patient, and is filled with a quickly casting material. The cast material is patient compatible and preferably designed to augment imaging. The resulting cast is MRI compatible, safe and rapid setting, which will decrease the time to set up a patient for scanning, thereby further improving MRI productivity. The expandable sleeve encircles the castable sleeve and is inflatable such that the expandable sleeve conforms to the inner dimensions of a particular MRI coil, CT scanner, or other imaging device. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a castable sleeve for casting around a flex/wrap or surface coil.

Abstract: A restraining apparatus and method for limiting motion on the macro and micro scale during MRI and CT scans, by providing a custom fit, while also improving patient comfort. The restraining apparatus includes a disposable component, including castable and expandable sleeves used to fix the patient into a coil. The castable sleeve encircles the limb of a patient, and is filled with a quickly casting material. The cast material is patient compatible and preferably designed to augment imaging. The resulting cast is MRI compatible, safe and rapid setting, which will decrease the time to set up a patient for scanning, thereby further improving MRI productivity. The expandable sleeve encircles the castable sleeve and is inflatable such that the expandable sleeve conforms to the inner dimensions of a particular MRI coil, CT scanner, or other imaging device. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a castable sleeve for casting around a flex/wrap or surface coil.

Abstract: A restraining apparatus and method for limiting motion on the macro and micro scale during MRI and CT scans, by providing a custom fit, while also improving patient comfort. The restraining apparatus includes a disposable component, including castable and expandable sleeves used to fix the patient into a coil. The castable sleeve encircles the limb of a patient, and is filled with a quickly casting material. The cast material is patient compatible and preferably designed to augment imaging. The resulting cast is MRI compatible, safe and rapid setting, which will decrease the time to set up a patient for scanning, thereby further improving MRI productivity. The expandable sleeve encircles the castable sleeve and is inflatable such that the expandable sleeve conforms to the inner dimensions of a particular MRI coil, CT scanner, or other imaging device. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a castable sleeve for casting around a flex/wrap or surface coil.