Abstract: Defining target data types within an instance of a target data type definition for inclusion in a reference data type definition to declare expected entity relationships in a model. The model corresponds to, for example, software, a business process, or an organizational structure. The target data type defines one or more elements with target data. The target data describes entities that are expected to be related to the reference entity according to a predefined entity relationship. The existing reference data type definition is used to declare the expected entity relationships. In an embodiment, the defined target data type includes a tag in an eXtensible Markup Language (XML) document.

Abstract: The invention described herein is an apparatus for performing photodynamic therapy comprising: a waveguide, a light source in communication with one end of the waveguide, a photodynamic tip in communication with another end of the waveguide wherein the photodynamic tip is designed to be securely but removably attached to a scaling tip of a scaler and the apparatus delivers light in a desired illumination pattern and in at least one predetermined wavelength to activate a photosensitizing composition for the killing of microbes. The invention also includes a method for using the apparatus in conjunction with a scaler to perform sonophotodynamic therapy and a method for making the apparatus.

Abstract: A computer-readable storage medium has a data structure stored thereon for constructing expressions representing software configurations to be applied to software. The data structure includes a first data field including data identifying a name of software setting for the application. A second data field includes data representing an assertion portion of an policy rule for configuring the configurations identified in the first data field to be applied to the software. The data structure also includes a third data field storing data representing an action portion of the policy rule. The second data field and the third data field form the policy rule. A fourth data field stores metadata describing the policy rule represented by the first data field, the second data field, and the third data field.

Abstract: A computer-readable storage medium having a data structure for representing a plurality of objects. The data structure includes a first data field storing data associated with a taxonomy type. The data structure also includes a second data field storing data associated with a reference to a model instance of an object classified by the taxonomy type. The model instance identifies an entity represented by the classified object. A third data field stores a first data set having data stored in the second data field. The first data set identifies a set of one or more objects related to the classified object positioned higher in a hierarchical structure than the classified object. A fourth data field stores a second data set having data stored in the second data field. The second data set identifies a set of one or more objects related to the classified object positioned lower than classified object.

Abstract: The present invention presents devices, kits, systems and methods that can be used to otitis externa. For example, a method of present invention includes applying a photosensitizing composition to treatment site within ear cavity where microbes causing otitis externa are located; inserting at least a portion of a light delivery device into the cavity; and applying light to the treatment site at a wavelength absorbed by the photosensitizing composition so as to inhibit or eliminate the microbes and/or to reduce inflammation at the treatment site but without causing physiological damage to host tissue within the ear cavity; wherein the light is delivered by the light delivery device to the treatment site and the light delivery device is in light communication with a light source via a waveguide.

Abstract: The present invention provides an alignment system comprising a base having a feature that accepts a first optical element, a first eccentric element having a through hole that accepts an eccentric assembly comprising a second eccentric element having a feature that accepts a second optical element and is attached to the second optical element via second attachment means, wherein the first eccentric element is engaged with the base via first attachment means and axial alignment between optical axis of the first optical element and optical axis of the second optical element is achieved by rotationally adjusting at least one of the eccentric elements relative to the base. The present invention also provides methods to make and use this alignment system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical probe employed for the delivery of light. More particularly, the present invention relates to an optical probe, a probe tip or combination thereof and its uses for delivery of light to upon surfaces of tissue and other portions of the human body or other organisms.

Abstract: The present invention presents devices, kits, systems and methods that can be used for nasal decolonization of microbes and treatment of MRSA, E. coli, and E. fecalis. For example, it includes a method for nasal decolonization of microbes comprising: applying a photosensitizing composition comprising methylene blue to anterior nares; inserting at least a portion of a light delivery device into the nasal cavity; and applying light to the anterior nares at a wavelength ranges from about 650 nm to 680 nm; wherein the light is delivered by the light delivery device to the anterior nares; the light delivery device is in light communication with a light source via a waveguide; and over 90% of the microbes at the anterior nares is eliminated by the nasal decolonization.

Abstract: The present invention presents devices, kits, systems and methods that can be used to deliver and activate a photosensitizing composition in a cavity. For example, a device of the present invention includes a member having a base portion, an insert portion adapted for insertion into the cavity, and a pocket adapted for communication with a waveguide which is connected to a light source for delivering light to the device, wherein the pocket includes a light dispersing section that is adapted for light communication with distal end of the waveguide and desired illumination pattern for photodisinfection of the cavity is provided by at least one of the elements selected from the group consisting of: surface finish of the light dispersing section, geometry of the light dispersing section, surface finish of the member, geometry of the member, and a combination thereof. The present invention can be used for humans, other animals, and inanimate objects.

Abstract: The present invention provides an alignment system comprising a base having a feature that accepts a first optical element, a first eccentric element having a through hole that accepts an eccentric assembly comprising a second eccentric element having a feature that accepts a second optical element and is attached to the second optical element via second attachment means, wherein the first eccentric element is engaged with the base via first attachment means and axial alignment between optical axis of the first optical element and optical axis of the second optical element is achieved by rotationally adjusting at least one of the eccentric elements relative to the base. The present invention also provides methods to make and use this alignment system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insect trap which is especially intended for catching and/or rendering harmless flying insects and/or harmful insects. The insect trap (10), in a first embodiment, has a planar or curved, light surface (12) and at least one dark contrast spot (16) disposed inside said surface. The insect trap (10), in a second embodiment, has a diffuser surface (14) for producing a weak air current (22) that emanates from said surface. Both embodiments can be combined as required to increase the effectiveness of the trap. The insect trap (10) is further provided with devices for keeping, catching and/or eliminating trapped insects (42) on a surface of the trap and/or in a cavity (20) arranged therein. Insect traps of the above mentioned type are used in pest control indoors and outdoors and for detecting an insect density (monitoring).

Abstract: The invention described here is an improved hand piece for the delivery of light and a system employing the hand piece. The hand piece typically includes a body and an optical element such as an optical fiber coextensive with the body. The system can include a remote light source and an optical element (e.g., a source optical fiber) for providing light to the hand piece.

Abstract: As apparatus for providing sonophotodynamic therapy includes one or more members in communication with one or more of the following: a sonic energy source; a therapeutic fluid source and a light source.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods for killing microbes in an oral cavity or wound comprising: applying a photosensitizing composition to a locus or a wound; applying a fluid and sonic energy to the locus or wound; and irradiating the locus or wound with a light source at a wavelength absorbed by the photosensitizing composition so as to destroy microbes at the locus or wound. The present invention also include methods for killing microbes in an oral cavity or wound comprising: applying a photosensitizing composition to a locus or a wound; applying sufficient sonic energy to the locus or wound in order to provide acoustic cavitation so as to destroy microbes at the locus or wound.

Abstract: An optical scanner comprising stators spaced apart from each other but ferromagnetically coupled together; a magnet positioned relative to the stators such that axis of symmetry of a magnetic field created by the magnet is substantially equidistant from and passes in between ends of the stators; and a flexure element positioned relative to the stators and the magnet such that its center point substantially intersects axis of symmetry of the magnet's magnetic field, wherein the flexure element is not in physical contact with either the stators or the magnet.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve a projector lens, comprising an optical element for shaping radiation fields emitted from light guides, such that the light guide may be optimally coupled to the optical element. Said aim is achieved, whereby the optical element is embodied in a monolithic body, comprising a radiation field forming region and a connector region for the light guide, which form part of the optical element and the connector region comprises a connector surface for a front face of the light guide which approximately matches a diameter of the light guide and is arranged offset from a vicinity of the connector region.

Abstract: A tube end having an outwardly projecting ridge is secured in a fitting having a body formed with a seat centered on an axis and open axially rearwardly. The tube end is coaxially engageable in the seat, and a retaining clip on the body extends secantally across the seat and can move between an outer spread position engaging a respective inner surface of the seat and an inner retaining position spaced radially inward from the respective inner surface. The tube end when fully axially inserted in the seat is engaged axially outward of the ridge by the clip. A latch element can move between an outer freeing position generally clear of the clip and an inner locking position engaged outward of the clip between same and the respective inner surface and preventing the clip from moving from the inner retaining position to the outer spread position.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve a projector lens, comprising an optical element for shaping radiation fields emitted from light guides, such that the light guide may be optimally coupled to the optical element. Said aim is achieved, whereby the optical element is embodied in a monolithic body, comprising a radiation field forming region and a connector region for the light guide, which form part of the optical element and the connector region comprises a connector surface for a front face of the light guide which approximately matches a diameter of the light guide and is arranged offset from a vicinity of the connector region.

Abstract: A tube end having an outwardly projecting ridge is secured in a fitting having a body formed with a seat centered on an axis and open axially rearwardly. The tube end is coaxially engageable in the seat, and a retaining clip on the body extends secantally across the seat and can move between an outer spread position engaging a respective inner surface of the seat and an inner retaining position spaced radially inward from the respective inner surface. The tube end when fully axially inserted in the seat is engaged axially outward of the ridge by the clip. A latch element can move between an outer freeing position generally clear of the clip and an inner locking position engaged outward of the clip between same and the respective inner surface and preventing the clip from moving from the inner retaining position to the outer spread position.

Abstract: A coupling has a plastic socket part having a connection nipple fitted into an end of one of two tubes to be joined and having an outer surface engaging the lining of the one tube, a socket having an inner surface, and a conductive metallic lining layer on and extending between the inner and outer surface. A plastic plug part has a respective connection nipple fitted into an end of the other of the tubes and has an outer surface engaging the lining of the other tube, a plug having an outer surface and fittable in the socket, and a conductive metallic lining layer on and extending between the outer surfaces of the plug part. An electrically conductive seal ring is fixed in the socket and engages the outer surface of the plug part. The parts are made of polyoxymethylene and/or a fiber-reinforced polyamide.