Abstract: A syringe with a tube having an open proximal end and a sealed, truncated, distal end fluidly communicating via a stepped lumen. The syringe has a distal intravenous cannula; and a shaft supporting a distal, fluid sealing disc and a finger pad at opposite ends moveably disposed within said tube. The syringe features a syringe body which is economically thermoformed from an extruded tube.

Abstract: A single use syringe is disclosed that can be manufactured with minimal time and expense. The barrel is, in one example, compressive thermoformed by extruded tubing and with a resilient wall. The plunger can also be thermoformed. A fluid seal can be established between the resilient barrel sidewall and a rigid plunger sealing ring. The open, proximal end of the barrel is thermally flanged to maintain the barrel's configuration and provide a flange for gripping. The syringe can have non-circular cross sectional shapes, multiple lumens and multiple indentations to provide for a wide range of specific uses.

Abstract: Technologies for physical address aliasing include an alias server, an owner device, and a consumer device in communication over a network. The owner device submits an alias identifier and a physical address to the alias server. The alias server associates the alias identifier and the physical address in a secure address database. The alias identifier may be a human-readable unique identifier. The consumer device submits a request including the alias identifier to the alias server. The alias server authenticates the consumer device, retrieves the physical address associated with the alias identifier, and sends a response based on the physical address to the consumer device. The response may be generated based on an access role associated with the consumer device. The response may include the physical address, a lower-resolution address based on the physical address, or confirmation of validity of the alias identifier. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A syringe with a tube having an open proximal end and a sealed, truncated, distal end fluidly communicating via a stepped lumen. The syringe has a distal intravenous cannula; and a shaft supporting a distal, fluid sealing disc and a finger pad at opposite ends moveably disposed within said tube. The syringe features a syringe body which is economically thermoformed from an extruded tube.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming biomass pellets using biomass feedstock having predetermined characteristics to form biomass pellets having desired characteristics. The process can utilize feedstock derived from a variety of biomass feedstock sources, including wood, agricultural crops, energy crops and weeds, alone or in combination.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming biomass pellets using biomass feedstock having predetermined characteristics to form biomass pellets having desired characteristics. The process can utilize feedstock derived from a variety of biomass feedstock sources, including wood, agricultural crops, energy crops and weeds, alone or in combination.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming biomass pellets using biomass feedstock having predetermined characteristics to form biomass pellets having desired characteristics. The process can utilize feedstock derived from a variety of biomass feedstock sources, including wood, agricultural crops, energy crops and weeds, alone or in combination.

Abstract: Wound treatment dressings comprising combinations of at least one conductive layer, at least one absorbent layer or a moisture regulation layer, and methods of making and methods of use are disclosed for treatment of wounds in humans and animals. The novel dressings aid in healing by helping restore the transepithelial potential of the skin, providing a functional anti-microbial barrier, and allowing for regulation of the moisture content of the wound without disturbing the wound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming biomass pellets using biomass feedstock having predetermined characteristics to form biomass pellets having desired characteristics. The process can utilize feedstock derived from a variety of biomass feedstock sources, including wood, agricultural crops, energy crops and weeds, alone or in combination.

Abstract: A dressing for promoting healing and pain relief of the body of a living organism having a pathologic condition has at least one layer of conductive material having a resistance no greater than 1000 ?/cm2. When placed proximate a portion of the body of the living organism suffering from the pathologic condition, the dressing alters the electrodynamic processes occurring in conjunction with said pathologic condition to promote healing and pain relief in the living organism. When used as a would dressing, the conductive material is placed in contact with tissue around the periphery of the wound and with the wound, lowering the electrical potential and resistance of the wound and increasing the wound current. In an exemplary embodiment, the conductive material is a multi-ply nylon fabric plated with silver by an autocatalytic electroless plating process and with the plies in electrical continuity. The dressing provides an antimicrobial and analgesic effect.

Abstract: A flexible, multilayer wound dressing with antibacterial and antifungal properties, together with methods for making the dressing. The dressing includes a layer of silver-containing fabric, a layer of absorbent material, and (optionally) a layer of flexible air-permeable and/or water-impermeable material. The dressing can be used for prophylactic and therapeutic care and treatment of skin infections and surface wounds (including surgical incisions), as a packing material, and as a swab for surface cleaning.

Abstract: A medical device for example a wound dressing having antibacterial and optionally, antifungal properties, are provided together with methods for making the device. An exemplary dressing includes a layer of silver-containing fabric, (optionally) a layer of absorbent material, and (optionally) a layer of flexible air-permeable and/or water-impermeable material. The dressing can be used for prophylactic and therapeutic care and treatment of skin infections and surface wounds (including surgical incisions), as a packing material, and as a swab for surface cleaning.

Abstract: A dressing for promoting healing and pain relief of the body of a living organism having a pathologic condition has at least one layer of conductive material having a resistance no greater than 1000 ?/cm2. When placed proximate a portion of the body of the living organism suffering from the pathologic condition, the dressing alters the electrodynamic processes occurring in conjunction with said pathologic condition to promote healing and pain relief in the living organism. When used as a wound dressing, the conductive material is placed in contact with tissue around the periphery of the wound and with the wound, lowering the electrical potential and resistance of the wound and increasing the wound current. In an exemplary embodiment, the conductive material is a multi-ply nylon fabric plated with silver by an autocatalytic electroless plating process and with the plies in electrical continuity. The dressing provides an antimicrobial and analgesic effect.

Abstract: Wound treatment dressings comprising combinations of at least one conductive layer, at least one absorbent layer or a moisture regulation layer, and methods of making and methods of use are disclosed for treatment of wounds in humans and animals. The novel dressings aid in healing by helping restore the transepithelial potential of the skin, providing a functional anti-microbial barrier, and allowing for regulation of the moisture content of the wound without disturbing the wound.

Abstract: A dual beam monopulse antenna system includes a flat plate antenna (10). The antenna (10) comprises a plurality of slotted waveguides (20) which transmit radiation through slots (28). The antenna is divided into quadrants (12, 14, 16, 18) for monopulse operation. Each of the quadrants is provided with primary and secondary feed lines which are connected through directional couplers (42-136) to connecting lines (146-192) to the slotted waveguides (20). The primary feed lines (26, 28, 30, 32) are connected to a primary monopulse comparator network and the secondary feed lines (34, 36, 38, 40) are connected to a secondary monopulse comparator network. The summation terminals of the monopulse comparator networks are connected to a switch network (322). The azimuth differential terminals of the monopulse comparator networks are connected to a switch network (332). The elevation differential terminals of the monopulse comparator networks are connected to a switch network (342).

Abstract: The support bracket relates to use in a sawhorse, picnic table, workbench or the like which may be operably and facilely folded for purposes of transportation and/or storage and comprising a generally solid rectangular shell forming a housing with a top surface and four discontinuous side walls. A first socket is fashioned within the housing shell and has a central longitudinal axis extending downwardly from the shell. A second, similar socket is fashioned within the housing shell and includes a central longitudinal axis which forms an acute angle with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the first socket member. A rail slot is fashioned along a top surface of the housing and intimately engages with one end of a two-by-four operable to form a horizontal work surface. A transverse trough is also formed across the top surface of the housing shell and extends perpendicular to the rail slot for operably receiving a two-by-four or the like.

Abstract: A dispenser for pre-inked disposable striking lines consisting of an open-topped plastic case, an air-tight cover sealing the open top of said case, an axle within said case for rotatable support of a continuous spool of pre-inked line, an annular gasket mounted on said cover surrounding the line as it exits from said case, a knife-edged cutter mounted on the cover for cutting off a desired length of inked line, the cover having a clear plastic window for viewing the remaining amount of line on the spool, and a lid hingedly mounted on the top of the case.

Abstract: A homing system is provided for guiding a missile (10) towards a metal target. The metal target is illuminated by a radar unit (12) with a transmitted RADAR signal of predetermined frequency. The target reflects the RADAR signal and produces HARMONIC signals having frequencies that are harmonic with the predetermined frequency. An antenna (14) is mounted in the missile for receiving signals, including the HARMONIC signals produced by the target. A wave guide bandpass filter (18) receives signals from the antenna and passes selected HARMONIC signals to a filter output. A detector (34) is responsive to selected HARMONIC signals passed by the filter (18) to produce STRENGTH signals proportional to the signal strength of the selected HARMONIC signals. The STRENGTH signals are received by an error circuit (48) that produces ERROR signals indicating the direction of the target relative to the missile (10).