Abstract: A method for plasma processing includes: sustaining a plasma in a plasma processing chamber, the plasma processing chamber including a first radio frequency (RF) electrode and a second RF electrode, where sustaining the plasma includes: coupling an RF source signal to the first RF electrode; and coupling a bias signal between the first RF electrode and the second RF electrode, the bias signal having a bipolar DC (B-DC) waveform including a plurality of B-DC pulses, each of the B-DC pulses including: a negative bias duration during which the pulse has negative polarity relative to a reference potential, a positive bias duration during which the pulse has positive polarity relative to the reference potential, and a neutral bias duration during which the pulse has neutral polarity relative to the reference potential.

Abstract: Tissue access devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The devices can have a sensor configured to occlude a flow path by deflecting a membrane into the flow path when the devices become dislodged from tissue. The sensor can be configured to partially or fully occlude the flow path. The sensor can have a spring. The spring can be biased to move the sensor from a sensor first configuration to a sensor second configuration when a force applied by the sensor first surface against a non-sensor surface changes from a first force to a second force less than the first force. The membrane can be deflected into the flow path when the sensor is in the sensor second configuration.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the cell-based delivery of collagen VII for the treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa and corneal erosion. The disclosure also provides a composition and a pharmaceutical composition comprises, comprise, or alternatively consist essentially of, or yet further consist of a keratinocyte sheet or a corneal cell sheet.

Abstract: A fire-resistant barrier for the containment of marine oil spills having a first and second end, a length of interwoven high-temperature resistant yarns and metallic wires, coated with a high-temperature resistant synthetic polymeric resin connecting the first and second ends, a plurality of fire-resistant buoyancy devices and a tension member connecting the first end to the fire-resistant buoyancy devices most proximate the first end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle (10a) for attaching to a flashlight (8) to form a baton (6). The flashlight (8) is of the type comprising a switch (2) for activating the flashlight light. The handle (10a) comprises a handle body (20a), attachment means for attaching said handle body (20a) to a flashlight (8), and an actuator fitted to said handle body (20a). When the handle body (20a) is attached to the flashlight (8) such that said actuator is positioned in register with the switch (2), actuation of the actuator will actuate the switch (2). A baton (6) comprising the handle (10a), a kit for forming the baton (6) and a method for forming the baton (6) are also provided.

Abstract: A microphone assembly of a vehicle hands-free telephone comprises a guide and a microphone unit. The microphone unit moves between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the guide. The microphone may be activated in the extended position and deactivated in the retracted position.

Abstract: A microphone assembly of a vehicle hands-free telephone comprises a guide and a microphone unit. The microphone unit moves between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the guide. The microphone may be activated in the extended position and deactivated in the retracted position.

Abstract: A wind deflector includes an operating element for a sliding roof system. The wind deflector is movable by means of the operating element between a raised position and a lowered position. The operating element consists of a shape memory alloy so that as a function of its temperature it can assume one of a first and second states.

Abstract: A wind deflector includes an operating element for a sliding roof system. The wind deflector is movable by means of the operating element between a raised position and a lowered position. The operating element consists of a shape memory alloy so that as a function of its temperature it can assume one of a first and second states.

Abstract: A portable, fire-resistant barrier for the containment of marine oil spills comprises a continuous length of interwoven high-temperature resistant yarns and metallic wires, coated with a high-temperature resistant synthetic polymeric resin. The woven fabric barrier is buoyed by fire-resistant buoys and stabilized with ballast.