Abstract: A heatable element is configured to apply sufficient energy density to contaminants in an internal ambient atmosphere with in a sealable housing to drive a reaction that inactivates the contaminants.

Abstract: A heatable element is configured to apply sufficient energy density to contaminants in an internal ambient atmosphere with in a sealable housing to drive a reaction that inactivates the contaminants.

Abstract: A cutting system that utilizes an inertial sensor to control movement of a cutting device is provided. The system includes a cutting device for cutting operation, a controller, and at least one inertial sensor. The controller controls movement of the cutting device during cutting operation. The inertial sensor(s) is included in an inertial data module coupled to the cutting device and communicates inertial measurement data to the controller. The controller controls movement of the cutting device based on the inertial measurement data from the inertial sensor(s).

Abstract: A cutting system that utilizes an inertial sensor to control movement of a cutting device is provided. The system includes a cutting device for cutting operation, a controller, and at least one inertial sensor. The controller controls movement of the cutting device during cutting operation. The inertial sensor(s) is included in an inertial data module coupled to the cutting device and communicates inertial measurement data to the controller. The controller controls movement of the cutting device based on the inertial measurement data from the inertial sensor(s).

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to proportional jog controls for a controller of a machining apparatus. The jog controls generate a variable signal proportional to a degree to which the jog controls are engaged by an operator. The controller, in turn, generates a motor drive signal proportional to the variable signal from the jog controls. Accordingly, the operator can jog the machining apparatus at a variable feed rate based on the degree of engagement with the jog controls which allows fine jogging control near a terminus of a jog operation.

Abstract: An optical pattern generator uses a rotating component that includes a number of deflection sectors containing optical elements. Each sector deflects an incident optical beam by a substantially constant angle although this angle may vary from one sector to the next. The constant deflection angle is achieved by symmetry within the deflection sector, specifically gut-ray symmetry. The rotating component may be combined with an imaging group that produces, for example, image points, spots, or lines displaced along a line locus. The image spots can also be displaced to either side of a line, for example by introducing a tilt in the orthogonal direction or by introducing light beams at various angles to the plane of symmetry.

Abstract: Embodiments include electromagnetic energy-based tissue treatment devices which comprise biometric sensors in combination with memory storing biometric data from authorized treatment providers, and methods of restricting use of the devices based on comparing biometric data from potential treatment providers to the stored biometric data from authorized treatment providers. Delivery of a treatment can be permitted when the biometric data from a potential treatment provider is found to match the biometric treatment data for an authorized treatment provider. The devices of the invention can further be configured to collect usage data and usage setting of the device, and usage data can be used in conjunction with biometric data to determine whether or not an authorized user has exceeded or will exceed a recommended treatment regimen.

Abstract: An optical pattern generator uses a rotating component that includes a number of deflection sectors containing optical elements. Each sector deflects an incident optical beam by a substantially constant angle although this angle may vary from one sector to the next. The constant deflection angle is achieved by symmetry within the deflection sector, specifically gut-ray symmetry. The rotating component may be combined with an imaging group that produces, for example, image points, spots, or lines displaced along a line locus. The image spots can also be displaced to either side of a line, for example by introducing a tilt in the orthogonal direction or by introducing light beams at various angles to the plane of symmetry.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods and apparatus for controlling light-induced tissue treatment. In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the invention provides for improved, real-time control of the light beam operational parameters which enables greater safety, efficiency, uniformity and continuity of the treatment process.

Abstract: An imaging sensor forms an image of at least a portion of a moving element that moves relative to a dermatological treatment handpiece in response to motion of the handpiece across the skin. A processor uses multiple images from the imaging sensor to determine changes in position or velocity of the moving element. The treatment energy source is adjusted or triggered in response to the calculation. Image relaying optics may be used to remotely position the imaging sensor away from the handpiece.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for controlling light-induced tissue treatment. In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the invention provides for improved, real-time control of the light beam operational parameters which enables greater safety, efficiency, uniformity and continuity of the treatment process.

Abstract: Chewing gum compositions comprising synephrine, ephedrine and caffeine are provided. The compositions are useful for supporting thermogenesis and anorectic effects, while generating enhanced mental alertness and improved energy levels.

Abstract: An apparatus for programming a magnetic card key associated with a magnetic locking device. The apparatus is comprised of a computer coupled to an encoder unit. A list of codes are stored on the computer system. When a user desires to encode a magnetic card key, the identification corresponding to that particular key is input to the computer. Thereupon, the computer searches for the matching code. The magnetic card key is inserted into the encoder unit. A bank of electromagnets mounted in close proximity to the inserted magnetic card key is programmed by the computer to encode the key with the proper code.

Abstract: A fruit concentrate composition is blended from a hydrolyzed starch of at least 40 D.E., preferably about 50-70 D.E., more preferably about 55-65 D.E. and a fruit concentrate having about 0% insoluble solids, the blended composition having at least about 70%, preferably about 80-95%, more preferably about 90-95% simple carbohydrates, and about 3-20%, preferably about 3-10%, more preferably about 6% complex carbohydrates, on a dry weight basis, with a resulting dual functionality in food formulations for achieving both nutritive sweetening and fat substitution as well as a number of other benefits. The composition is preferably formed by hydrolyzing a starch source to the above D.E. value, blending it with a fruit juice concentrate to form a fruit concentration composition having the above components and reducing water content of the blend to at least about 77%, preferably to about 77-80% soluble solids, the composition having substantially 0% insoluble solids.

Abstract: An electronic countermeasure (ECM) simulator which fits into the housing of any actual ECM payload device and substitutes electrical components for the chaff, flares or other countermeasures which are emitted into the environment. The ECM payload simulator electrically verifies firing ability for any ECM dispensing system using a magnetic indicator which sets when the electrical signal required to fire an actual ECM payload device operates properly. The magnetic indicator can be viewed, tested and reset by a ground crew upon return of the aircraft to ground. The magnetic indicator has a parallel resistor so that the aircraft's arsenal inventorying device will indicate an unfired ECM payload device. An optional radio frequency (RF) transmitter may be substituted for the magnetic indicator to send coded transmissions to a radar site while in flight.