Abstract: The invention provides an assembly for the control and removal of fluids, the assembly comprising: A fluid control layer having a top side and a bottom side, the top side constructed to facilitate the evaporation or the flow of a fluid disposed thereon; a fire retardant material having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface associated with the bottom side of the fluid control layer, the fire retardant material comprising a polymer; and an adhesive layer associated with the second major surface of the fire retardant material. A fluid management system for aircraft and a method for the use of the system in aircraft are also described.

Abstract: A dispensing tip for e.g. a syringe dispensing an adhesive tissue sealant, having two rigid sections connected together by a flexible section. Preferably, although bendable, the flexible section has enough resilience that in the absence of external force the two rigid sections are held at a predictable angle to one another. In this way manual dispensing into hard to reach places during surgery is facilitated. This flexibility also facilitates use of the dispensing tip with a cannula.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator that includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants. As a result of contact with hydrogen peroxide, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: Initiator systems of the invention comprise a complexed initiator comprising a complex of an amidine complexing agent and an initiator; and a decomplexer. The initiator systems are useful for initiating polymerization of at least one monomer to form polymerized compositions. Kits of the invention useful for forming the polymerized compositions comprise a polymerizable composition and an initiator component, wherein the initiator component comprises a complexed amidine initiator. Bonding compositions can be prepared by mixing the polymerizable composition of the kit with the respective initiator component.

Abstract: A moisture curable, hot melt composition is described comprising the product of reacted components, the components comprising: (a) a semi-crystalline polyol; (b) an amorphous polyol comprising secondary hydroxyl groups; (c) a secondary aminosilane endcapper comprising secondary amino functionality; (d) an isocyanate; and (e) substantially no tin. A method for the manufacture of the moisture curable, hot melt adhesive and/or sealant composition is described as well as methods for using the adhesive.

Abstract: A non-polarizable, silver/silver chloride biomedical electrode that is protected against corrosion during its shelf life by an organic corrosion retarding agent, preferably selected from the group consisting of mercaptans and azoles.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives and methods wherein the pressure sensitive adhesives include a silicone tackifying resin having no greater than about 1.5 wt-% Si—OH functional groups and a polydiorganosiloxane polyurea copolymer.

Abstract: A chestpiece for a stethoscope, the chestpiece having a novel mix of desirable properties through being fabricated from the group of materials known as “high gravity compounds.” These compounds are prepared by loading various plastic resins with high density metal powders. In spite of the metallic content, appropriate compounds can be injection molded, providing economic and aesthetic advantages.

Abstract: A method for making a bicontinuous, conductive, pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), such that the starting microemulsion has a convenient viscosity for coating, and such that only a single polmerization step is needed. This has been accomplished by the discovery of a class of thickening agents having a carboxylic acid functionality that are compatible with the microemulsion and yet do not damage the properties of the final adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power source for biomedical electrodes and other electronic devices comprising a galvanic cell in a state of partial construction. The galvanic cell generally comprises an anode conductor, a cathode conductor and electrolyte-containing substance. The anode is in electrical contact with a first quantity of electrically conductive medium and the cathode is in electrical contact with a second quantity of electrically conductive medium. The electrolyte-containing substance is separated from at least one of the anode or cathode until the cell is activated by allowing the electrolyte-containing substance to contact the anode and the cathode. Use of the galvanic cell in a drug delivery device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sterilization monitor includes a substrate and an monitor composition. The monitor composition contains a colorant and a halogen source and undergoes a distinct color change when exposed to a peracid. The sterilization monitor can be used to monitor a sterilization process involving a peracid. A sterilization monitoring device, including a sterilization monitor enclosed in a housing having a vapor permeable barrier, can also be used to monitor a sterilization process.

Abstract: An abrasive article made from a plurality of abrasive composites bonded to form a three dimensional abrasive article. Each abrasive composite includes a plurality of primary abrasive particles bonded together by a first binder matrix to form a shaped or irregular abrasive composite. Present within the abrasive composite is an intra-composite porosity between and among the primary abrasive particles. Inter-composite porosity is present within the abrasive article between and among the abrasive composites. The abrasive article is used to grind glass and other workpiece surfaces to a mirror finish.

Abstract: A universally functional biomedical electrode is disclosed, where the electrode has a resistive element that reduces edge effect by a redistribution of current within the electrode and in mammalian tissue contacting the electrode. In one embodiment, the electrode has at its perimeter in one layer the resistive element that provides a cross-sectional area to reduce edge effect regardless of the type of biomedical instrumentation connected thereto. With the construction of other layers suitable for multifunctional electrode usage, this electrode can serve as a single item in inventory at health facilities.

Abstract: A stethoscope having a binaural and a chestpiece in acoustic communication with that binaural. The chestpiece has at least one microphone in acoustic communication with a hollow stem, with this stem having a slot. The binaural is on the type with a tubing assembly having two lumens, these lumens being separated by a wall. Upon assembly, the tubing assembly engages the stem with the wall disposed within the slot. A method of providing a custom stethoscope is also disclosed.

Abstract: Electrolyte compositions for use in cells and batteries that include a crosslinked solid ionically conductive polymer having urethane groups, urea groups, thiocarbamate groups, or combinations thereof, particles, and a salt. Certain electrolyte compositions include a liquid thereby forming a gel electrolyte composition.

Abstract: A method of polishing and cleaning a glass surface with a single abrasive article. The abrasive article includes ceria abrasive particles dispersed in binder, the abrasive article having a textured, three-dimensional abrasive coating. The method includes contacting the glass surface with the abrasive article at a desired pressure and in the presence of water, and moving the abrasive article and glass in relation to each other under pressure. The water is believed to mediate a chemical reaction involving the ceria and the glass, thereby leaving a haze on the glass surface. With continued motion of the abrasive article in relation to the glass workpiece, without the addition of additional water, the haze is removed.

Abstract: A method of grinding a glass or other workpiece is described comprising the steps of: contacting a grinding layer of a flexible abrasive article with the surface of a glass workpiece, the grinding layer comprising abrasive grit dispersed in a bonding matrix, the matrix attached to a flexible backing; and moving the grinding layer of the flexible abrasive article and the surface of the glass workpiece relative to one another at a velocity of at least about 16.5 meters per second to provide a final surface roughness Ra less than about 0.030 micrometer.

Abstract: A sterilant challenge device (1), for use in testing the efficiency of the air removal stage of a sterilization cycle in a sterilizer, includes a tube (2) of thermally-insulating material, the bore of which is closed at one end (3) and open at the other for the entry of sterilant. A plurality of thermally-conductive masses (4) is located around the tube (2) and thermally-separated from one another by air gaps (14), and a temperature sensor is located in an opening (16) in one of the masses adjacent the closed end of the tube. An outer casing (5) defines an air space around the thermally-conductive masses and thermally insulates the masses from the heat in the sterilizer.

Abstract: The conductive adhesive of the present invention has a multi-layer structure comprising a hydrophobic phase containing an adhesive polymer, and a hydrophilic phase containing an electrolyte. This conductive adhesive is superior in anti-drying effect (moisturizing effect) because a humectant is effectively contained in the hydrophilic phase. The present invention also relates to a biomedical electrode using such a conductive adhesive. In the biomedical electrode according to the present invention, an adhesive layer to be applied to the skin surface of the human body contains the conductive adhesive described above and an electrode terminal connected with the adhesive layer is provided.