Abstract: A method of aerobic depolymerization of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites using sustainable reagents and conditions. A cured matrix is digested into soluble monomers and oligomers by catalytic aerobic oxidation. Carbon fibers are removed for re-use, then the remaining material is treated and valuable monomers are isolated. The isolated monomers can be converted back into resin precursors for re-use. The method solves the problem created because the typically irreversible cure reaction impedes recycling and re-use of FRP composites.

Abstract: A method for recycling matrix residues includes steps of degrading a target epoxy to form matrix residues, collecting the matrix residues, and adding the matrix residues into a polymer-forming formulation. Characteristically, the polymer-forming formulation includes multifunctional anhydride monomers and polyfunctional co-reactant monomers.

Abstract: A sterile liquid transfer assembly for use with a catheter assembly. The sterile liquid transfer assembly includes a protective element and a carrier element. The protective element includes a pliable, hollow protective valve member having a pivot cutaway portion. A tubular member of the protective element depends from a surface of the hollow protective valve member. The protective valve member is configured to define a stop for limiting the insertion of the tubular member in a canal of a patient.

Abstract: A method of aerobic depolymerization of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites using sustainable reagents and conditions. A cured matrix is digested into soluble monomers and oligomers by catalytic aerobic oxidation. Carbon fibers are removed for re-use, then the remaining material is treated and valuable monomers are isolated. The isolated monomers can be converted back into resin precursors for re-use. The method solves the problem created because the typically irreversible cure reaction impedes recycling and re-use of FRP composites.

Abstract: A luminaire assembly having a housing containing a light assembly therein is disclosed. A control board is engaged with wide angle and spot LED's. Each wide angle LED is within a mixing chamber having a remote phosphor. The LED's are positioned outside the plane of the front cover such that a full peripheral emission of light is emitted from the luminaire, fully illuminating the user's surroundings.

Abstract: A sterile liquid transfer assembly for use with a catheter assembly. The sterile liquid transfer assembly includes a protective element and a carrier element. The protective element includes a pliable, hollow protective valve member having a pivot cutaway portion. A tubular member of the protective element depends from a surface of the hollow protective valve member. The protective valve member is configured to define a stop for limiting the insertion of the tubular member in a canal of a patient.

Abstract: A luminaire assembly having a housing containing a light assembly therein is disclosed. A control board is engaged with wide angle and spot LED's. Each wide angle LED is within a mixing chamber having a remote phosphor. The LED's are positioned outside the plane of the front cover such that a full peripheral emission of light is emitted from the luminaire, fully illuminating the user's surroundings.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a medical device for connecting the medical device to a relatively large plurality of electrodes that can support, in some cases, 24 or more stimulation channels for stimulating one or more stimulation regions of a patient. Also the medical device and the stimulation system and the stimulation therapy utilizing the connector assembly.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a medical device for connecting the medical device to a relatively large plurality of electrodes that can support, in some cases, 24 or more stimulation channels for stimulating one or more stimulation regions of a patient. Also the medical device and the stimulation system and the stimulation therapy utilizing the connector assembly.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a medical device for connecting an IPG to a connector assembly for connecting the IPG to a relatively large plurality of electrodes that can support 24 or more stimulation channels for stimulating one or more stimulation regions of a patient. Also the IPG and the stimulation system and the stimulation therapy utilizing the connector assembly.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus for removing enamel from a person's tooth includes a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion includes an abrasive surface adapted to remove enamel from the tooth in response to reciprocating movement of the abrasive surface against the enamel of the tooth. The handle portion is coupled to the blade portion, has a substantially solid cross-section, and is adapted to be inserted into a corresponding opening in a driver mechanism that is adapted to drive reciprocating movement of the blade portion to provide the reciprocating movement of the abrasive surface.

Abstract: A system and method determines a vehicle valuation by obtaining actual vehicle sales price data pertaining to automobile dealer or private individual sales from a local, state or federal government agency, such as a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a Department of Revenue (DOR), an Internal Revenue Service (IRS), etc. and uses this actual sales price data to determine a market value for a particular automobile. The system and method may include determining, from sources other than the government agency, information about a particular comparable vehicle, such as the mileage, the options, the equipment, and the condition of a particular comparable vehicle prior to a sale of the vehicle and then attaching an actual sales price for the particular comparable vehicle as obtained from the government agency after the sale of the particular vehicle to thereby create a comparable vehicle within a database.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a self-ligating lingual orthodontic bracket is provided. A base is adapted for coupling to a lingual surface of a tooth in a person's arch. First and second flanges extend from the base to define a wire slot adapted to receive an orthodontic wire inserted into the wire slot. A flexible retaining clip is adapted to move generally vertically toward and away from the occlusal plane within a clip slot formed through the bracket. The retaining clip is adapted to apply a resilient force to an object positioned between the first and third portions, which is used to secure the orthodontic wire within the wire slot in a self-ligating manner. The retaining clip is adapted to be urged generally vertically toward the occlusal plane from a closed position to an open position to expose the wire slot to receive the orthodontic wire, the retaining clip being biased against the second flange when the retaining clip is in the open position due to the applied resilient force.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of extracts and compounds derived from the plant Aristolochia taliscana and their analogues in the treatment of AIDS.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of extracts and compounds derived from the plant Aristolochia taliscana and their analogues in the treatment of AIDS.