Abstract: The disclosure is directed to improved methods for preparing substituted quinolinylcyclohexylpropanamide compounds.

Abstract: A drug-loaded, flexible and transparent composite material for use in bandages and bandage contact lenses to topically administer a medication in a sustained and effective way is described, as well as methods of fabrication and use thereof. The composite material comprises drug carrying porous nanoparticles embedded within a transparent, flexible polymeric matrix and, when applied as a bandage, provides topical drug delivery to a tissue, while protecting it from the environment, yet allowing facile examination due to transparency.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating designs in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a method for training a generator to generate designs. The method includes steps for generating a plurality of candidate designs using a generator, evaluating a performance of each candidate design of the plurality of candidate designs, computing a global loss for the plurality of candidate designs based on the evaluated performances, and updating the generator based on the computed global loss.

Abstract: The invention relates to imparting surfaces with nanometer sized structures that provide bactericidal properties to the surface and devices. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a bactericidal surface with nanometer sized pillars created by imprinting a softened polymer surface with a mold. In another embodiment, the nanometer sized pillars are part of a medical device with antibacterial properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to imparting surfaces with nanometer sized structures that provide bactericidal properties to the surface and devices. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a bactericidal surface with nanometer sized pillars created by imprinting a softened polymer surface with a mold. In another embodiment, the nanometer sized pillars are part of a medical device with antibacterial properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensor testing device with a built-in light source and a tester provided with said device, which has a base and an upper cover disposed above the base, characterized in that the upper cover is equipped with at least one light emitting diode (LED) assembly used as a light source for a photosensor under test to undergo testing operation. Therefore, the components such as high intensity discharge lamps and optical processing devices are unnecessary any more, reducing the bulk volume of the testing device and its related cost. Besides, the testing process would be speeded up and the testing accuracy could be improved, as well as the time consumed in replacing the light source would be saved.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensor testing device with a built-in light source and a tester provided with said device, which has a base and an upper cover disposed above the base, characterized in that the upper cover is equipped with at least one light emitting diode (LED) assembly used as a light source for a photosensor under test to undergo testing operation. Therefore, the components such as high intensity discharge lamps and optical processing devices are unnecessary any more, reducing the bulk volume of the testing device and its related cost. Besides, the testing process would be speeded up and the testing accuracy could be improved, as well as the time consumed in replacing the light source would be saved.

Abstract: A method for assembling an inflatable slide which is furnished with water to facilitate sliding of a person's body along a plastic and/or fabric substrate. A method for providing water for recreational purposes. An inflatable slide having a slide section and a climb section.