Abstract: Described is a penile implement that can be implemented as both a catheter device and a prophylactic device. The penile implement is formed of a top polyurethane film, with a bottom polyurethane film that is RF welded to the top film such that a reservoir exists between the films. An adhesive layer formed on the bottom film and a bottom release layer covers the adhesive layer. Further, a hole is formed in the bottom film. Thus, during use, a user may remove the bottom release layer and adhere the bottom film with a user's penis such that bodily fluids secreted from the user's penis pass through the hole and into the reservoir formed between the top film and bottom film.

Abstract: Described is a penile implement that can be implemented as both a catheter device and a prophylactic device. The penile implement is formed of a top polyurethane film, with a bottom polyurethane film that is RF welded to the top film such that a reservoir exists between the films. An adhesive layer formed on the bottom film and a bottom release layer covers the adhesive layer. Further, a hole is formed in the bottom film. Thus, during use, a user may remove the bottom release layer and adhere the bottom film with a user's penis such that bodily fluids secreted from the user's penis pass through the hole and into the reservoir formed between the top film and bottom film.

Abstract: The present invention related to methods and kits for evaluating the histology and prognosis of lung cancer by measuring expression levels of specific gene markers. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery of 99 genes that were found to be differentially expressed among lung cancer subtypes, 30 genes which correlate with a high risk, and 12 genes which correlate with a low risk, of cancer death within 12 months.

Abstract: An improved ophthalmic composition comprising an anionic polymeric substance, such as Hyaluronic Acid and/or Carboxymethylcellulose, in combination with any of various cationic monomeric or dimeric antimicrobial agents, such as Cetylpyridinium Chloride and/or Alexidine Dihydrochloride, wherein said compositions provide additional comfort and biocompatibility with lenses without significantly affecting the antimicrobial efficacy of the antimicrobial agent and without therefore requiring a substantially increased concentration of the agent such as that could expose contact lens wearers to increased levels of the disinfecting agent. Solutions according to the present invention may be used for effective multipurpose contact lens disinfection compositions, lens packaging solution compositions, and/or eye drops such as rewetters and tears.

Abstract: Multi-puipose solutions for contact lens care provide substantial lens wearer/user comfort and/or acceptability, with minimal, if any, corneal epithelial punctate fluorescein staining. Such solutions may include an aqueous liquid medium; an antimicrobial component comprising polyquarternium-1 and a hexamethylene biguanide polymer having a number average molecular weight in the range of from about 4,000 to about 45,000; a surfactant component, preferably a poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxypropylene) block copolymer surfactant, in an effective amount; a buffer component in an effective amount; a viscosity-inducing component, preferably selected from cellulosic derivatives, in an effective amount; and a tonicity component in an effective amount. Such solutions have substantial performance, comfort and acceptability benefits, which, ultimately, lead to ocular health advantages and avoidance of problems caused by contact lens wear.

Abstract: Multi-purpose solutions for contact lens care provide substantial lens wearer/user comfort and/or acceptability, with minimal, if any, corneal epithelial punctate fluorescein staining. Such solutions may include an aqueous liquid medium; an antimicrobial component comprising polyquarternium-1 and a hexamethylene biguanide polymer having a number average molecular weight in the range of from about 4,000 to about 45,000; a surfactant component, preferably a poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxypropylene) block copolymer surfactant, in an effective amount; a buffer component in an effective amount; a viscosity-inducing component, preferably selected from cellulosic derivatives, in an effective amount; and a tonicity component in an effective amount. Such solutions have substantial performance, comfort and acceptability benefits, which, ultimately, lead to ocular health advantages and avoidance of problems caused by contact lens wear.

Abstract: Methods, compositions and instruments for predicting antimicrobial or preservative activity of an antimicrobial or preservative agent are disclosed. Under the present invention, a composition containing a probe molecule with a chromophore is placed in an instrument comprising a source of light radiation and a detector. The antimicrobial or preservative agent is reacted with the probe molecule to change the probe molecule's interaction with the light radiation. During this interaction, the probe molecule acts as a surrogate for a microbial cell membrane and the antimicrobial or preservative agent acts at least to some degree against the probe molecule as it would against the microbial cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tapered slot antenna with broadband characteristics whose beamwidth is stable over both the PCS (1850-1990 MHz) and the cellular bands (824-894 MHz). In a first preferred embodiment, a dual band antenna is disclosed which uses a single column elliptically shaped Vivaldi notches as the radiating elements. In a second preferred embodiment, a dual band antenna comprising elliptically shaped Vivaldi notches and sub-reflector positioned between a main reflector and the dipoles is disclosed. This resultant antenna produces a stable, ninety-degree beamwidth with a bandwidth broad enough to cover the PCS and the cellular bands.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tapered slot antenna with broadband characteristics whose beamwidth is stable over both the PCS (1850-1990 MHz) and the cellular bands (824-894 MHz). In a first preferred embodiment, a dual band antenna is disclosed which uses a single column elliptically shaped Vivaldi notches as the radiating elements. In a second preferred embodiment, a dual band antenna comprising elliptically shaped Vivaldi notches and sub-reflector positioned between a main reflector and the dipoles is disclosed. This resultant antenna produces a stable, ninety-degree beamwidth with a bandwidth broad enough to cover the PCS and the cellular bands.

Abstract: A trap having a tubular housing with front and back ends, and jaws pivotally attached near the front end of the housing which are released by a positive pull trigger and a release mechanism therefor. The jaws are connected to an elongated U-shaped yoke which is driven by a spring for closing the jaws.