Abstract: A device comprising a wristband for housing an ammonium inhalant capsule whereby a wearer can self administer an ammonium inhalant to prevent syncope. The wristband comprises a sleeve for receiving an ammonium capsule and a cradle to fracture the capsule for release of the ammonia inhalant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body (2). Said capsule body has a capsule bottom (3), a sidewall (22), a collar edge (5), and a cover (6). A cavity (100) for accommodating a beverage substrate in the form of a powder, granules, cut leaves or liquid is formed between the capsule bottom and the cover. A filter element (7) is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material. The filter element has a cut-out in which no filtering material is provided. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a single serve capsule.

Abstract: A method for creating alarm signals based on time-series signal behavior determined from real-time discrete data obtained from a medical device. In one embodiment the method includes identifying patterns in preceding time-series measurement threshold breaches in clinical readings obtained from said medical device when associated with a particular patient, and initiating an alarm signal to a front-line clinician based on the preceding quantity of threshold breaches.

Abstract: A device and method for monitoring the heart rate of a patient for a bradyarrhythmia event and thereafter administering medications is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of monitoring heart rate via at least one sensor secured to the neck or head of a patient; and if a bradyarrhythmia event is determined; applying an anticholinergic medication to the conjunctiva of at least one eye and releasing ammonia vapor in close proximity to the nostrils of a patient.

Abstract: The present invention addresses a problem of providing a high quality seamless capsule, with excellent uniformity of shell thickness and virtually no eyes in the shell. The problem can be solved by manufacturing a seamless capsule using a shell composition comprising at least one polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of agar, carrageenan and gellan gum, and a PVA copolymer comprising the following structural units: (i) polyvinyl alcohol, (ii) at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, fumaric acid and maleic acid, and (iii) at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid ester selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by formula [I]: H2C?C(R1)—COOR2??[I] (wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms).

Abstract: A pullulan empty hard capsule and a preparation method therefor. The empty hard capsule includes the following components: 82-89 wt % of pullulan having a pH of 6-7, 1-1.4 wt % of gelling agent, 0.8-1.4 wt % of coagulant aid, 0.01-0.04 wt % of humectant, 0.01-0.04 wt % of surfactant, and 10-14 wt % of purified water. The preparation method for the pullulan empty hard capsule includes: weighing the components; dissolving the gelling agent, the coagulant aid, the humectant, the surfactant, a light-screening agent, a food coloring with 80-90° C. purified water, putting the dissolved substances into a gel dissolving barrel, stirring till the gelling agent is dissolved, adding the pullulan having a pH of 6-7 while stirring, after the pullulan is completely dissolved, cooling, preparing a capsule by means of a glue dipping method, and drying.

Abstract: A method and system for adjusting the AUC limit threshold to reduce the number of false alarms. In one embodiment the method includes the steps of: defining a AUC limit threshold; defining a saturation limit threshold for a desired oxygen saturation level; periodically measuring a patient's measured oxygen saturation level over time; calculating the difference between the patient's measured oxygen saturation and defined saturation limit threshold; summing the differences between the patient's measured oxygen saturation and defined saturation limit threshold over a time interval wherein the patient's measured oxygen saturation is less than defined saturation limit threshold, wherein the summation defines a measured AUC; comparing the measured AUC over the time interval against the defined AUC limit threshold; determining regions in which the measured AUC exceeds the defined AUC limit threshold; and adjusting the AUC limit threshold.

Abstract: A kernel is monitored for occurrence of a set of Kprobes. A determination is made that a Strategy that makes use of at least one Kprobe included in the set of Kprobes has been matched. A remedial action is taken in response to the determination. Examples of such remedial actions include generating an alert and terminating a network connection.

Abstract: Telemetry associated with a system call denoting that a program has been invoked via a process is received. A determination is made that the invoked process is a shell. Subsequent to determining that the invoked program is a shell, additional information comprising at least one of a determination that the program has attempted to obtain terminal information, and keystroke timing information is received. Based at least in part on the received additional information, a determination is made that the program is an interactive shell. In response to determining that the program is an interactive shell, an action is taken.

Abstract: Information associated with a process is received. At least a portion of the received information is used to modify a Process Tree. Modifying the Process Tree includes at least one of: (1) adding a Tag to the Process Tree and (2) modifying a Tag in the Process Tree. An Alert is generated based at least in part in response to determining that a Strategy has been matched.

Abstract: Screw capping devices are configured to remain tethered to a container after opening of the container. The screw capping devices include a cylindrical wall having a section having an end closed by a bottom and a section having an open end, the section being connected to the section by a circumferential junction having a non-breakable connection and a breakable connection, the section further having a breakable connection extending parallel to the circumferential junction, the breakable connection and the breakable connection being configured to be broken during a first unscrewing of the section. The breaking of the breakable connections creates two arms retaining the section to the container.

Abstract: A method for the production of empty pullulan capsules eliminate the need to dry pullulan solid product, thereby reducing the equipment cost and energy consumption. The pullulan raw material production can be linked directly with the capsule production to provide a unique approach for empty capsule formation. The purified pullulan fermentation fluid can be directly used in capsule preparation, thus removing the need for a melting process. On the one hand, the method may decrease material consumption, save the cost of equipment and labor, reduce production time and increase productivity. On the other hand, the method may reduce the fluctuating of raw material quality in the re-melting process and guarantee a more stable capsule production and quality.

Abstract: A method for the production of pullulan soft capsules eliminates the need to dry pullulan solid product, thereby reducing the equipment cost and energy consumption. The pullulan raw material production can be linked directly with the soft capsule production to provide a unique approach for soft capsule formation. The purified pullulan fermentation fluid can be directly used in soft capsule preparation, thus removing the need for a melting process. On the one hand, the method can decrease material consumption, save the cost of equipment and labor, reduce production time and increase productivity. On the other hand, the method can reduce the fluctuating of raw material quality in the re-melting process and guarantee a more stable soft capsule production and quality.

Abstract: A screw cap intended to remain attached to a container after opening the container. The cap includes a cylindrical wall having an inner surface including a thread arranged to engage with a thread arranged on a neck of the container, a safety ring extending the cylindrical wall and connected to the cylindrical wall by at least one fracturable connection. A portion of the cylindrical wall forms a strip connected to the safety ring by way of a connecting element arranged to make it possible to displace the cylindrical wall during the unscrewing of the cylindrical wall.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an acid resistant capsule shell composition including pectin with a degree of esterification (DE) of about 15% to about 40%, and a degree of amidation (DA) of greater than 0% to about 25%; and a divalent cation. An acid resistant capsule shell and a method for manufacturing the acid resistant capsule shell are also provided in the present disclosure.

Abstract: A method for creating alarm signals based on time-series signal behavior determined from real-time discrete data obtained from a medical device. In one embodiment the method includes identifying patterns in preceding time-series measurement threshold breaches in clinical readings obtained from said medical device when associated with a particular patient, and initiating an alarm signal to a front-line clinician based on the preceding quantity of threshold breaches.

Abstract: An integrated adhesive sensor array includes an adhesive a patch, a sensor hub, and a detachable sensor pod packaged as a unit. The patch may include a docking area for the detachable sensor pod. The detachable sensor pod may include at least one sensor and may be configured to be detached from the patch and applied to various locations on a body. The detachable sensor pod may send sensor data to the sensor hub via a wired link when on the patch and via a wireless link when detached from the patch. The sensor hub receives sensor data from the various sensors, and relays the data to a receiver. The sensor hub and detachable sensor pod may include indicators for communicating information. The sensor hub may include a power source for powering the sensor hub and a detachable sensor pod attached to the main sensor unit or patch.

Abstract: Generally described, aspects of the disclosed subject matter are directed to a cork wiring device for closure of a stopper of a bottle of champagne or other effervescent drink. The cork wiring device generally includes an assembly made of metal wire and provided with two parts, namely on the one hand a cage having three legs, and on the other hand a band joined to a free end of each of said legs. The cork wiring device may also include a plate associated with the cage to constitute an interface, the three legs meeting at their end opposite to their free end, forming a loop, and the plate may include three exclusively lateral grooves, each of said lateral grooves being associated with one of said legs and intended to receive a portion of the associated leg located between the free end and the loop.

Abstract: Described herein are subcutaneous medication delivery applicators and adhesive patches with one or more openings in the patches that designate one or more desired injection sites for subcutaneous injection of a medication. The medication delivery applicator and the adhesive patch may both include circuitry and wireless short-range communications interfaces that allow for the two devices to communicate with one another in order to determine if they are pre-associated in some manner, such as would be the case if both devices were packaged in the same injection kit. The medication delivery applicator may have some form of safety interlock that is only disengaged by the circuitry upon verifying that the two devices are pre-associated in some manner. Various other implementations are described as well.