Abstract: A filter for radiation therapy, and other applications, is disclosed. The filter comprises a base and columns of varying heights extending from one face of the base. The column heights are determined by simulating the change in energy distribution of radiation passing through the filter and updating the column heights so as to more accurately match the desired output beam energy distribution. The method of filter design employs an inner loop of faster, but less accurate calculations and an outer loop of slower but more accurate calculations. The column heights for the filter are the last calculated values or the ones which produce the simulated output beam energy distribution which most closely matches the desired output beam energy distribution. The filter can be used in a radiation beam apparatus to treat a patient more quickly.

Abstract: A method for preoperative preparation to facilitate the therapeutic application of an amniotic membrane to an eye, leveraging its regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties to enhance corneal health prior to surgery. Comprising identifying patients requiring cataract surgery, diagnosing ocular surface conditions, applying the amniotic membrane to the eye to improve corneal health prior to biometric measurements, thereby ensuring enhanced accuracy in intraocular lens selection, allowing the therapeutic properties of the amniotic membrane to be absorbed by the eye, and evaluating the patient's ocular surface health after applying the amniotic membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating conditions in non-human mammals, including seizures, idiopathic epilepsy, anxiety, noise aversion, and separation anxiety. The treatment involves administering cannabinoid compositions comprising at least one cannabinoid selected from cannabidiol (CBD), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). Specific embodiments comprise CBD isolate nano-particles with purity greater than 99% of total cannabinoids and particle sizes less than 100 nanometers, suspended in oil-based media, essentially free of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Methods include acute treatment for noise aversion administered immediately prior to or during noise events, and daily administration for separation anxiety management. A pharmaceutical composition comprising CBD, CBDV, and CBC in a 5:1:1 weight ratio for treating seizures and idiopathic epilepsy is disclosed.

Abstract: A switch plate cover device is provided. The device provides a functional and artistic surround to an existing switch plate cover assembly. The device is fashioned for insertion beneath an existing wall plate. A recessed inner lip of the device is adapted for positioning beneath an existing wall plate, the inner lip serving to cover any gaps between the existing wall plate and the wall, while also serving to lock the device in place beneath and around the wall plate. The device can effectively repair any gaps between the wall plate and the wall.

Abstract: An environmental control device including: a base housing; a topper configured to be attachable and detachable from the base housing; one or more environmental systems; and one or more environmental sensors, wherein the topper is shaped as a figurine.

Abstract: Catheter ablation systems are used to isolate the Left Atrial Appendage (“LAA”), or portions of the LAA, by using balloons. The systems deliver an ablation fluid such as alcohol in order to destroy the LAA tissue isolated between the balloons, deliver saline to dilute the ablation fluid, and remove excess fluid and particulates by suction to prevent excess residual alcohol from remaining in the LAA.

Abstract: Disclosures include a method for manufacturing a ball member usable in a flow control valve. The method comprises connecting a workpiece to a rotating apparatus along an axis of rotation of the workpiece, simultaneously rotating the workpiece about the axis of rotation and moving a rotating cutting tool toward the axis of rotation along a second axis to form a first curved surface having a progressively shorter radius with respect to the axis of rotation, wherein the second axis is generally oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation, and cutting a bore through the workpiece, wherein one end of the bore extends through the first surface and the other end of the bore extends through the second surface.

Abstract: A process for cleaning contaminated fluid includes combining the contaminated fluid with an acid and water to yield a mixture in which at least some contaminants in the contaminated fluid are insoluble. The insoluble contaminants precipitate to yield precipitated contaminants. At least a portion of the precipitated contaminants are separated from the mixture. At least a portion of the acid and a portion of the water in the mixture are separated from the glycol in the mixture to yield cleaned fluid.

Abstract: Ball valves and ball valve components usable to control the flow of fluids and methods for manufacturing said ball valve components. Ball valves include a ball member comprising two curved segments of like shape and size, which are integrally joined and disposed symmetrically to one another relative to the axis of rotation of the ball member. A bore extends through the joined first and the second curved segments, wherein the first end of the bore is located on the first curved segment and the second end of the bore is located on the second curved segment. Each curved segment is disposed symmetrically to one another, relative to the axis of rotation. The area of separation, between the curved segments, defines shoulders of like configuration, wherein each shoulder is located symmetrically with respect to the other relative to the ball member's axis of rotation.

Abstract: Ball valves and ball valve components usable to control the flow of fluids and methods for manufacturing said ball valve components. Ball valves include a ball member comprising two curved segments of like shape and size, which are integrally joined and disposed symmetrically to one another relative to the axis of rotation of the ball member. A bore extends through the joined first and the second curved segments, wherein the first end of the bore is located on the first curved segment and the second end of the bore is located on the second curved segment. Each curved segment is disposed symmetrically to one another, relative to the axis of rotation. The area of separation, between the curved segments, defines shoulders of like configuration, wherein each shoulder is located symmetrically with respect to the other relative to the ball member's axis of rotation.

Abstract: Disclosures include a method for manufacturing a ball member usable in a flow control valve. The method comprises connecting a workpiece to a rotating apparatus along an axis of rotation of the workpiece, simultaneously rotating the workpiece about the axis of rotation and moving a rotating cutting tool toward the axis of rotation along a second axis to form a first curved surface having a progressively shorter radius with respect to the axis of rotation, wherein the second axis is generally oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation, and cutting a bore through the workpiece, wherein one end of the bore extends through the first surface and the other end of the bore extends through the second surface.

Abstract: Ball valves and ball valve components usable to control the flow of fluids and methods for manufacturing said ball valve components. Ball valves include a ball member comprising two curved segments of like shape and size, which are integrally joined and disposed symmetrically to one another relative to the axis of rotation of the ball member. A bore extends through the joined first and the second curved segments, wherein the first end of the bore is located on the first curved segment and the second end of the bore is located on the second curved segment. Each curved segment is disposed symmetrically to one another, relative to the axis of rotation. The area of separation, between the curved segments, defines shoulders of like configuration, wherein each shoulder is located symmetrically with respect to the other relative to the ball member's axis of rotation.

Abstract: Ball valves and ball valve components usable to control the flow of fluids and methods for manufacturing said ball valve components. Ball valves include a ball member comprising two curved segments of like shape and size, which are integrally joined and disposed symmetrically to one another relative to the axis of rotation of the ball member. A bore extends through the joined first and the second curved segments, wherein the first end of the bore is located on the first curved segment and the second end of the bore is located on the second curved segment. Each curved segment is disposed symmetrically to one another, relative to the axis of rotation. The area of separation, between the curved segments, defines shoulders of like configuration, wherein each shoulder is located symmetrically with respect to the other relative to the ball member's axis of rotation.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for providing deferred compensation to employees of non-profit business entities. By way of example, the invention includes a method of providing deferred compensation from a business entity to an employee including purchasing a life insurance policy on the life of the employee; accelerating the payment of all premiums for the life of the policy into a first time period; and transferring rights in the policy to the employee after the end of the first time period thereby providing deferred compensation.