Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are curable compositions comprising an epoxide-functional polymer, a curing agent capable of reacting with the epoxide-functional polymer that is activatable by an external energy source, and a fluoropolymer that is substantially free of a reactive functional group. The epoxide-functional polymer may be a solid epoxide-functional polyurethane comprising a di-isocyanate. Also disclosed are articles comprising one of the compositions in an at least partially cured state positioned between first and second substrates. Also disclosed are methods of forming an adhesive on a substrate.

Abstract: In vivo or in vitro sensors in combination with an electronic monitor enable the recognition, quantitation, and tracking of metabolic oscillations of living cells immobilized on or in close proximity to an analyte sensor providing methods, systems, and devices to monitor, probe, diagnose or treat abnormal metabolic states. The patterns or fingerprints of metabolic oscillations yield information about analyte concentration and the status of cellular metabolism. The analysis provides early recognition of abnormal metabolic states and provides treatment options that can avoid complications from metabolic disorders such as diabetes.

Abstract: A system for the measurement of analyte concentration includes an electrochemical cell having a working electrode coated with a protein layer and a diffusion limiting barrier covering the protein layer, and a counter electrode; a voltage source which provides a voltage between the working electrode and the counter electrode when electrically connected by a conductive medium; and a computing system which measures the dynamic voltage output to the counter electrode within a time period prior to a response from the working electrode and method for use is disclosed.

Abstract: An oven is disclosed having a first food preparation apparatus in the form of a convection heat source and/or a steam production assembly and/or a radiating heat source, and a second food preparation apparatus in the form of a smoking assembly. The oven can operate at least one of the food preparation apparatus simultaneously with the smoking assembly or separately from the smoking assembly.

Abstract: An oven is disclosed having a first food preparation apparatus in the form of a convection heat source and/or a steam production assembly and/or a radiating heat source, and a second food preparation apparatus in the form of a smoking assembly. The oven can operate at least one of the food preparation apparatus simultaneously with the smoking assembly or separately from the smoking assembly.

Abstract: An oven is disclosed having a first food preparation apparatus in the form of a convection heat source and/or a steam production assembly and/or a radiating heat source, and a second food preparation apparatus in the form of a smoking assembly. The oven can operate at least one of the food preparation apparatus simultaneously with the smoking assembly or separately from the smoking assembly.