Abstract: Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems and apparatuses for tracking usage of an item. For example, an apparatus may be provided for tracking use of a packetized item. The apparatus may include a microprocessor, a power source, and a structural layer to which the microprocessor and power source are coupled. The structural layer may include a container that is configured to hold various items. The container may also include an opening that allows access to the items. The apparatus may further include a cover layer that is configured to cover the opening of the container. The cover layer may include at least one bendable sensor placed over the opening of the container. The microprocessor may be configured to determine, using detected movements in the bendable sensor, whether the container has been opened.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems and apparatuses for tracking usage of an item. For example, an apparatus may be provided for tracking use of a packetized item. The apparatus may include a microprocessor, a power source, and a structural layer to which the microprocessor and power source are coupled. The structural layer may include a container that is configured to hold various items. The container may also include an opening that allows access to the items. The apparatus may further include a cover layer that is configured to cover the opening of the container. The cover layer may include at least one bendable sensor placed over the opening of the container. The microprocessor may be configured to determine, using detected movements in the bendable sensor, whether the container has been opened.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an audio system having servo-controlled audio speaker and an amplifier. Interposed between the audio speaker and the amplifier is a feedback circuit configured to provide a feedback signal to the amplifier regarding errors and distortions in the operation of the speaker. The feedback circuit includes a flexible sensor connected to the speaker diaphragm and the frame of the speaker. The flexible sensor changes its resistance responsive to changes in its shape. The feedback signal is used by the amplifier to apply corrections to the drive signal for the audio speaker.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems and apparatuses for tracking usage of an item. For example, an apparatus may be provided for tracking use of a packetized item. The apparatus may include a microprocessor, a power source, and a structural layer to which the microprocessor and power source are coupled. The structural layer may include a container that is configured to hold various items. The container may also include an opening that allows access to the items. The apparatus may further include a cover layer that is configured to cover the opening of the container. The cover layer may include at least one bendable sensor placed over the opening of the container. The microprocessor may be configured to determine, using detected movements in the bendable sensor, whether the container has been opened.

Abstract: A circulating oil stream cleaner wherein oil to be cleaned is passed through filter medium to remove particulates carried by the circulating oil and through an evaporator unit having a flat, inclined, evaporation surface comprising a top surface of a heat conductive heating block with an electric heater probe therein and positioned closely beneath the heating surface and, with the circulating oil being conductively heated as it passes beneath the heating block, up a frontal end of the heating block and cascades onto and spreads as a film over and then off the heating surface of the heating block through an exit port of the evaporator unit; an evaporation chamber provided above the heating surface allows heated air to circulate over and convectively heat the film of oil and to escape with entrained water and volatiles.

Abstract: A system for performing end-to-end process modeling includes a business process repository, a design toolset editor, and an implementation toolset. The business process repository stores a plurality of predefined best practice processes. The design toolset editor is configured to design a business process by altering one of the plurality of best practices processes to match a business requirement. The design toolset editor displays processes and flow connectors as graphical objects. The implementation toolset is configured to generate an executable process from the business process. The implementation toolset comprises an implementation toolset interface configured to enable implementation of changes to underlying code of the processes necessitated by the changes made in the design toolset editor.

Abstract: A hypodermic syringe and a plurality of single use cartridges able to be successively loaded into said syringe for providing rapid dispensing of a medicant to numerous users without contamination. The cartridges are continuously fed through the syringe to inoculate patients quickly and efficiently. An operator inserts a needle into a patient by pushing a trigger. Prior to insertion, a disinfectant is dispersed from the cartridge to maintain sterility. An operator then pushes in a plunger forcing the medication through the needle into the patient. The needle is pulled back with the plunger out of the patient's skin and back into the cartridge. A new cartridge on a clip is then advanced into the syringe to inoculate the next patient. The syringe and cartridge dispenser further maintains a sterile environment during successive vaccinations reducing the transmission of any disease from patient to patient.

Abstract: A circulating oil stream cleaner wherein oil to be cleaned is passed through filter medium to remove particulates carried by the circulating oil and through an evaporator unit having a flat, inclined, evaporation surface comprising a top surface of a heat conductive heating block with an electric heater probe therein and positioned closely beneath the heating surface and, with the circulating oil being conductively heated as it passes beneath the heating block, up a frontal end of the heating block and cascades onto and spreads as a film over and then off the heating surface of the heating block through an exit port of the evaporator unit; an evaporation chamber provided above the heating surface allows heated air to circulate over and convectively heat the film of oil and to escape with entrained water and volatiles.

Abstract: An application program of a multi-homed host computer at a multi-homed Internet site specifies a destination IP address, a local network interface device and a local site gateway to the network layer of the host computer when establishing a remote TCP connection to the destination IP address, and then the network layer of the operating system of the host computer uses only this specified outbound source path for the remote TCP connection instead of an outbound source path from an operating system supplied routing table. This allows the host application to have control over its remote output paths and provides the host application with the ability to create private remote connections.

Abstract: A multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a plurality of drug substance—containing sub-units, being capsule compartments and/or solid sub-units comprising a solid matrix of a polymer which contains a drug substance, the sub-units being connected together in the assembled dosage form by a weld between parts of the assembled dosage form.

Abstract: A graphics processor for processing graphics data originating in a host device into rendered graphics data employable in a remote display device. The graphics processor includes a video processor with a reduced instruction-set computer coupled to a configuration register for producing rendered graphics data from the graphics data in a memory storage structure. A first line buffer affords the video processor read-only access to the graphics data in the memory storage structure, and a second line buffer affords the video processor write access to the memory storage structure for rendered graphics data. A method of processing graphics data includes the steps of moving graphics data from the host device into a memory storage structure, transferring the graphics data from the memory storage structure to the video processor, processing the graphics data in the video processor, and writing the rendered graphics data into the memory storage structure.

Abstract: A method for packetizing and communicating data. Data payloads are allocated to data categories based on processing function. A dedicated communication channel is associated with each data category. A data processing header for each channel precedes the data payload in each data communication packet, includes particulars sufficient to support a data processing operation, and is size-independent of the data payload. The header includes a dominant header sized common to all headers and a subdominant header of size defined for each channel, but independent of the data payload. The dominant header includes an operation identifier explicating the purpose of the data payload followed by a payload-size indicator conveying the size the data payload. The data payload may be empty. Dedicated communication channels include a command channel for keyboard and mouse events, a video raster channel, and a mass storage media block channel.

Abstract: A multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a plurality of drug substance—containing sub-units, being capsule compartments and/or solid sub-units comprising a solid matrix of a polymer which contains a drug substance, the sub-units being connected together in the assembled dosage form by a weld between parts of the assembled dosage form.

Abstract: A multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a plurality of drug substance—containing sub-units, being capsule compartments and/or solid sub-units comprising a solid matrix of a polymer which contains a drug substance, the sub-units being connected together in the assembled dosage form by a weld between parts of the assembled dosage form.

Abstract: A system for removing zest from a rind includes a mobile member for receiving the rind thereon. The mobile member is movable in a lateral direction between a start position and an end position. At least one grater is positioned along the path of the mobile member. The grater removes the zest from the rind as the mobile member moves between the start and the end positions. A first receptacle receives the zest removed by the grater and a stop member is positioned at the end position for removing the zested rind from the mobile member.

Abstract: A hypodermic syringe and a plurality of single use cartridges able to be successively loaded into said syringe for providing rapid dispensing of a medicant to numerous users without possibility of contamination. The cartridges are continuously fed through the syringe for the quick and efficient inoculation of patients. An operator inserts a needle into a patient by pushing in a trigger. Prior to the needle being inserted into the patient, a disinfectant is dispersed from the cartridge to maintain sterility. An operator then pushes in a plunger forcing the medication through the needle into the patient. The plunger is pulled back into its original location after use. The needle is pulled back with the plunger out of the patient's skin and back into the cartridge. A new cartridge on a clip is then advanced into the syringe for use in inoculating the next patient needing medication.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a combustor flow sleeve for a turbine engine. According to aspects of the invention, the flow sleeve can be attached to one of the components in the combustor head-end by a plurality of fasteners. In one embodiment, the flow sleeve can be attached directly to the combustor head-end component by a plurality of bolts. The bolted flow sleeve can reduce the time to install or remove the flow sleeve. In certain areas, it may not be possible to directly attach the flow sleeve to the combustor component. A flow sleeve according to aspects of the invention can be adapted to facilitate indirect attachment to the combustor head-end component. The flow sleeve can further be adapted to include thermal relief slots to accommodate any differential thermal expansion or contraction between the flow sleeve and the component to which the flow sleeve is attached.

Abstract: An insert for use with a portable power tool. The insert includes a working section having at least one active site positioned on a surface thereof and a connection section connected to the working section including an adapter able to be selectively received by the portable power tool. An adjustable skid plate is provided for selectively adjusting an angle at which the insert impacts a work surface.

Abstract: A multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a plurality of drug substance-containing sub-units, being capsule compartments and/or solid sub-units comprising a solid matrix of a polymer which contains a drug substance, the sub-units being connected together in the assembled dosage form by a weld between parts of the assembled dosage form.