Abstract: The present invention relates to a spray dried plasma composition having one or more of the following characteristics: when reconstituted, largely amorphous and has no cholesterol crystals; when reconstituted, the number of large particulates is reduced; has low residual moisture; reconstitutes rapidly in under four minutes; highly stable when stored under refrigeration, at room temperature or at elevated temperatures and allows for storage for longer periods of time; when reconstituted, exhibits recovery of the most fragile of proteins, including von Willebrand's factor; when reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection (SWFI), reconstituted plasma is at a pH that is near normal plasma pH, and does so without treatment or storage in CO2 or other pH adjustment; and when reconstituted, has reduced complement activation (C5A, C3A).

Abstract: A sensor is controlled to non-invasively detect one or more analytes in a subject based on the biological identity or a status of the subject. The biological identity or status can be obtained either from another device or from detection by the sensor itself. The detection of the analytes based on the biological identity or the status can include generating a transmit signal, transmitting the signal into the subject, obtaining a response, and processing the response to determine the presence or amount of one or more analytes. The characteristics of the transmit signal, the processing of the response, and/or the one or more analytes being detected can be selected based on the identity and/or the status of the subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spray dried plasma composition having one or more of the following characteristics: when reconstituted, largely amorphous and has no cholesterol crystals; when reconstituted, the number of large particulates is reduced; has low residual moisture; reconstitutes rapidly in under four minutes; highly stable when stored under refrigeration, at room temperature or at elevated temperatures and allows for storage for longer periods of time; when reconstituted, exhibits recovery of the most fragile of proteins, including von Willebrand's factor; when reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection (SWFI), reconstituted plasma is at a pH that is near normal plasma pH, and does so without treatment or storage in CO2 or other pH adjustment; and when reconstituted, has reduced complement activation (C5A, C3A).

Abstract: A mobile device mounting system includes a device case and a mount. The device case includes: an insert including a rectangular bore and defining a set of undercut sections about the rectangular bore; and a first set of magnetic elements arranged in a first pattern about the rectangular bore. The mount includes: a body; a polygonal boss extending from the body and configured to insert into the rectangular bore; a set of locking jaws arranged on the polygonal boss configured to transiently mate with the set of undercut sections to constrain the polygonal boss within the rectangular bore; and a second set of magnetic elements arranged in a second pattern about the polygonal boss and configured to transiently couple to the first set of magnetic elements to transiently retain the mount against the device case and to drive the set of locking jaws toward the set of undercut sections.

Abstract: A pressure sensing retractor device and method is provided for measuring orbital compartment pressure of an eye. The device uses nested claw-like retractors where the inner claw retractor is capable of pulling an eyelid of the eye of a patient, and the outer claw retractor is capable of sensing the orbital compartment pressure of the eye. The pressure sensing retractor outputs the force sensor signal as a continuous signal of the orbital compartment pressure of the eye. Embodiments of the invention can be applied towards analysis of orbital compartment syndrome, retrobulbar hemorrhage (RBH), and canthotomy/cantholysis. Unlike applanation tonometry, retractor placement with the retractor provided herein requires no specialized training. Ease of use can help facilitate appropriate clinical decision, especially in environments without immediate access to ophthalmic consultation.

Abstract: A portable device, method and system are provided for automated, quantitative assessment of orbital compliance and soft tissue restriction with emphasis on applicability to orbital trauma and fracture management is provided.

Abstract: A pressure sensing retractor device and method is provided for measuring orbital compartment pressure of an eye. The device uses nested claw-like retractors where the inner claw retractor is capable of pulling an eyelid of the eye of a patient, and the outer claw retractor is capable of sensing the orbital compartment pressure of the eye. The pressure sensing retractor outputs the force sensor signal as a continuous signal of the orbital compartment pressure of the eye. Embodiments of the invention can be applied towards analysis of orbital compartment syndrome, retrobulbar hemorrhage (RBH), and canthotomy/cantholysis. Unlike applanation tonometry, retractor placement with the retractor provided herein requires no specialized training. Ease of use can help facilitate appropriate clinical decision, especially in environments without immediate access to ophthalmic consultation.

Abstract: A foundation floor system and associated transport apparatus for use in combination with a transport vehicle and an on-site foundation includes a frame, the frame including opposing I-beams each having an upper flange; a plurality of bar joists each extending perpendicularly between the opposing I-beams; each of the plurality of bar joists being in parallel alignment relative to each other and having first and second ends secured to corresponding ones of the opposing I-beams; first and second tube beams each being located interiorly adjacent to a respective one of the opposing I-beams beneath the upper flange, each of the first and second tube beams surrounding an end channel; and wherein the frame forms a surface that is sized and configured for receipt of a building structure; and a transport apparatus that is configured for transporting the frame thereon, and the transport apparatus including a tongue adapter and an axle adapter.

Abstract: A foundation floor system and associated transport apparatus for use in combination with a transport vehicle and an on-site foundation includes a frame, the frame including opposing I-beams each having an upper flange; a plurality of bar joists each extending perpendicularly between the opposing I-beams; each of the plurality of bar joists being in parallel alignment relative to each other and having first and second ends secured to corresponding ones of the opposing I-beams; first and second tube beams each being located interiorly adjacent to a respective one of the opposing I-beams beneath the upper flange, each of the first and second tube beams surrounding an end channel; and wherein the frame forms a surface that is sized and configured for receipt of a building structure; and a transport apparatus that is configured for transporting the frame thereon, and the transport apparatus including a tongue adapter and an axle adapter.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preventing near-concurrent wins in a progressive gaming system controlled by Jackpot Controller are disclosed. A VLT player may send a “win” combination to the Jackpot Controller to determine whether the “win” awards the accumulating progressive jackpot. The Jackpot Controller may evaluate the “win” message. If the “win” message is valid, the “win” of the accumulating progressive jackpot may be confirmed. Other VLTs may be blocked from submitting “win” messages for that same progressive jackpot. The VLT may then distribute the proceeds to the player. The Jackpot Controller may initiate other progressive jackpot status communications to insure against a loss of data should an interruption event occur. Individual VLTs may initiate status messages to the Jackpot Controller should they remain inactive for a predetermined period.

Abstract: An HVAC controller is described that is configured to be more intuitive and user friendly to program and operate than convention HVAC controllers. In some instances, the HVAC controller may include a touch screen interface that provides greater flexibility in displaying information to the user and/or soliciting information from the user.

Abstract: A backlight subsystem includes first and second lightguides separated by an interfacial layer. The first lightguide has an output surface oriented toward an associated first illumination field, a back surface, and at least one light input edge. The second lightguide has output surface oriented toward an associated second illumination field, a back surface, and at least one light input edge. An interfacial layer is arranged between the back surfaces of the first lightguide and the second lightguide. The interfacial layer is substantially optically non-absorbing and may be predominately optically transmissive or predominately optically reflective.

Abstract: An HVAC controller is described that is configured to be more intuitive and user friendly to program and operate than convention HVAC controllers. In some instances, the HVAC controller may include a touch screen interface that provides greater flexibility in displaying information to the user and/or soliciting information from the user.

Abstract: A light guide includes an extractor layer and a substrate layer. Each layer has a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface of the extractor layer is in contact with the first major surface of the substrate layer, and the first major surface of the extractor layer has a plurality of discrete light extractors capable of extracting light propagating in the light guide such that light is extracted in a predetermined pattern over the first major surface of the extractor layer. In some embodiments, at least one of the extractor layer or substrate layer is flexible.

Abstract: Optical elements are prepared by the adhesive transfer of at least a low temperature curable (e.g., radiation or room temperature curable) adhesive layer and a conductive layer to a substrate, preferably a transparent, non-birefringent substrate such as ceramic, glass or polymeric film having, for example, a color filter array thereon. The curable adhesive is cured after the curable adhesive layer has been placed into contact with a final receptor surface (e.g., a color filter array on a liquid crystal panel).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatus for monitoring epitaxial crystalline growth mounted in a vacuum chamber, said apparatus including a support for mounting a single crystal substrate surface, a device for applying epitaxial material to the substrate surface, a device for impinging an electron beam upon the substrate surface to emit secondary electrons therefrom, and a system for detecting the secondary electrons emitted and for outputting a corresponding signal.