Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: providing a healthcare system exchange facilitating communicative connection of at least two healthcare systems; receiving, at the healthcare system exchange, and storing, within a database of the healthcare system exchange, a set of communication rules corresponding to communications occurring between the at least two healthcare systems, the set of communication rules defining information that can be shared between the at least two healthcare systems; receiving, at the healthcare system exchange from a first of the at least two healthcare systems, a request for access to a resource of at least a second of the at least two healthcare systems; and transmitting, from the healthcare system exchange to the at least a second of the at least two healthcare systems, the request, wherein the transmitting includes ensuring the request conforms with the set of communication rules. Other aspects are claimed and described.

Abstract: A device for transporting and protecting a mattress via a cover containing straps and buckles, which allow the mattress to optionally be secured in a folded position. The cover may be made of a durable, water-impermeable fabric or other material, such as Cordura®, which both protects the mattress and its surroundings from damage. The cover may include an end opening, such as a zipper, which allows the cover to slide over the mattress and then be enclosed therein. A strap or straps may be attached to the mattress, and the mattress may be folded in half and buckled in order for it to be transported. An additional strap and buckle may be located in the center of the cover to add additional support if necessary. The cover further may contain eight handles that may be used to pick up and transport the mattress.

Abstract: A device for transporting and protecting a mattress via a cover containing straps and buckles, which allow the mattress to optionally be secured in a folded position. The cover may be made of a durable, water-impermeable fabric or other material, such as Cordura®, which both protects the mattress and its surroundings from damage. The cover may include, an end opening, such as a zipper, which allows the cover to slide over the mattress and then be enclosed therein. A strap or straps may be attached to the mattress, and the mattress may be folded in half and buckled in order for it to be transported. An additional strap and buckle may be located in the center of the cover to add additional support if necessary. The cover further may contain eight handles that may be used to pick up and transport the mattress.

Abstract: A device for transporting and protecting a mattress via a cover containing straps and buckles, which allow the mattress to optionally be secured in a folded position. The cover may be made of a durable, water-impermeable fabric or other material, such as Cordura®, which both protects the mattress and its surroundings from damage. The cover may include, an end opening, such as a zipper, which allows the cover to slide over the mattress and then be enclosed therein. A strap or straps may be attached to the mattress, and the mattress may be folded in half and buckled in order for it to be transported. An additional strap and buckle may be located in the center of the cover to add additional support if necessary.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for catching falling leaves including needles from trees, and for enclosing trees for transport and disposal. The apparatus presented comprise a collar-style container for attachment to a tree's trunk, leaf or needle catcher material, clips or other components for securing the catcher material to the tree, which catcher material may surround the tree, and means to close the catcher material to enclose the tree. A user may use the apparatus to maintain a tidy space under and around a tree while the tree is present in the user's chosen place, and to keep the tree's leaves or needles from falling throughout the user's home while the tree is being removed. The present invention solves problems with the currently available means of keeping the area around a tree and the objects under the tree tidy, and with disposal of the tree.

Abstract: A marking system emboding a removable stemware marking apparatus is provided. The marking apparatus may include a wire frame having a linear body portion extending from an upper section to an opposing lower section. The upper portion may form an arcuate hook defining an upper loop, while the lower portion may form a helical shape defining a lower and a base loop, wherein the loops are concentrically disposed orthogonal of the body portion. Each loop is adapted to securely engage the stem of a stemware glass so that the body portion is disposed along but offset from the stem.

Abstract: A mobile application for execution on a handheld computing device stores data regarding connections to public safety answering points with which to share information in an emergency situation and establishes connections with an appropriate public safety answering point upon activation of an emergency button, wherein the connections include voice, text, image and video connections. A user is able to create a list of contacts for a private social emergency response network with which to send previously stored private information in an emergency. In an emergency, the mobile application establishes a platform via which the user and those on the private social emergency response network can share information. The mobile application also sends previously stored private information to those on the list during an emergency.

Abstract: A mobile application for execution on a handheld computing device stores data regarding connections to public safety answering points with which to share information in an emergency situation and establishes connections with an appropriate public safety answering point upon activation of an emergency button, wherein the connections include voice, text, image and video connections. A user is able to create a list of contacts for a private social emergency response network with which to send previously stored private information in an emergency. In an emergency, the mobile application establishes a platform via which the user and those on the private social emergency response network can share information. The mobile application also sends previously stored private information to those on the list during an emergency.

Abstract: The digital EKG machine is used to provide an accurate reading of the voltage between pairs of these electrodes, and the muscle activity that they measure from different directions. The main components of the digital EKG machine are the info red laser lens, which is the reading source for the EKG machine. It will track each parts of the body as it glad slowly to different area of accurate testing. The extended lens is used to make sure each section is properly recording on the miniature CD. The main components of the portable printer are the CD slot, which will hold the miniature CD. The alpha keyboard is used to record the patient name and date of birth or accuracy. The display monitor will allow the doctors and nurses to ensure accurate results.

Abstract: A light transmission based liquid crystal temperature sensor system comprising a layer of thermochromic liquid crystals and a light source for transmitting an amount of light through the layer of thermochromic liquid crystals. A temperature control device records and measures at least one of the amount and spectral characteristics of the light transmitted through the layer of thermochromic liquid crystals. A processing device converts the measured amount or spectral characteristics of the transmitted light to temperature.

Abstract: Method and devices for rapidly fabricating monolithic aerogels, including aerogels containing chemical sensing agents, are disclosed. The method involves providing a gel precursor solution or a preformed gel in a sealed vessel with the gel or gel precursor at least partially filling the internal volume of the vessel and the sealed vessel being positioned between opposed plates of a hot press; heating and applying a restraining force to the sealed vessel via the hot press plates (where the restraining force is sufficient to minimize substantial venting of the vessel); and then controllably releasing the applied restraining force under conditions effective to form the aerogel. A preferred device for practicing the method is in the form of a hot press having upper and lower press plates, and a mold positioned between the upper and lower plates. Doped aerogel monoliths and their use as chemical sensors are also described.

Abstract: This is a new form of non-stitch clothing, which the seam and interfacing is plastic bonding with adhesive. This plastic and material combined together can be used to make clothes that are casual and formal, included is accessories such as: hats, head pieces, and handbags; home accessories: curtains, table cloths, bed shams, etc.

Abstract: A process for preparing a coated low-fat and fat-free pretzels having a surface area to inner volume ratio of from about 22 inches−1 (8.66 cm−1) to about 40 inches−1 (15.75 cm−1), a pH of about 8 or less, a digestible fat content of less than 3 g per 28 g serving, and a moisture content of from about 1% to about 4%. The large surface area to inner volume ratio permits the use of reduced concentrations of caustic solution and facilitates drying. Coated pretzels are prepared by: (1) applying a warm coating comprising a carbohydrate selected from modified starch, corn syrup solids, maltodextrins, dextrins, and mixtures thereof; water; and preferably flavoring to ready-to-eat pretzels while tumbling; (2) adding sugar and optionally salt to the tumbling pretzels; (3) removing the pretzels from the tumbling device; and (4) drying the pretzels with the products stationary. The pretzels have substantially improved texture, taste and flavor display.

Abstract: Disclosed are low-fat and fat-free snacks having a glossy coating and a process for making the same. Disclosed in a preferred embodiment are coated low-fat and fat-free pretzels having a surface area to inner volume ratio of from about 22 inches−1 (8.66 cm−1) to about 40 inches−1 (15.75 cm−1), a pH of about 8 or less, a digestible fat content of less than 3 g per 28 g serving, and a moisture content of from about 1% to about 4%. The large surface area to inner volume ratio permits the use of reduced concentrations of caustic solution and facilitates drying. Coated pretzels are prepared by: (1) applying a warm coating comprising a carbohydrate selected from modified starch, corn syrup solids, maltodextrins, dextrins, and mixtures thereof; water; and preferably flavoring to ready-to-eat pretzels while tumbling; (2) adding sugar and optionally salt to the tumbling pretzels; (3) removing the pretzels from the tumbling device; and (4) drying the pretzels with the products stationary.

Abstract: Disclosed are low-fat and fat-free snacks having a glossy coating and a process for making the same. Disclosed in a preferred embodiment are coated low-fat and fat-free pretzels having a surface area to inner volume ratio of from about 22 inches−1 (8.66 cm−1) to about 40 inches−1 (15.75 cm−1), a pH of about 8 or less, a digestible fat content of less than 3 g per 28 g serving, and a moisture content of from about 1% to about 4%. The large surface area to inner volume ratio permits the use of reduced concentrations of caustic solution and facilitates drying. Coated pretzels are prepared by: (1) applying a warm coating comprising a carbohydrate selected from modified starch, corn syrup solids, maltodextrins, dextrins, and mixtures thereof; water; and preferably flavoring to ready-to-eat pretzels while tumbling; (2) adding sugar and optionally salt to the tumbling pretzels; (3) removing the pretzels from the tumbling device; and (4) drying the pretzels with the products stationary.

Abstract: A process for making metal features in an insulator layer in integrated circuits is disclosed. The process involves depositing an antireflective coating layer of a material such as TiN over the insulator layer patterning both the ARC and the insulator with a series of channels or apertures vias and depositing a metal such as tungsten over the ARC and in the channels and apertures. The metal can then be planarized by CMP using the insulator as an etch top.