Abstract: A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.

Abstract: A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.

Abstract: Several embodiments of a hermetic terminal assembly are disclosed and an associated method. The terminal assembly includes a metallic body that has body a bottom portion. The bottom portion includes an interior surface, an exterior surface and at least one opening. The terminal assembly also includes a current-conducting pin extending longitudinally through the opening, and a prefabricated dielectric retainer receiving the pin and covering at least a portion of the interior surface and surrounding at least a portion of the opening. The terminal assembly includes a dielectric epoxy bonding to the body, the retainer and the pin, and providing a seal between the pin and the opening in the bottom portion through which the pin is extending. In another embodiment, the prefabricated retainer may be omitted entirely.

Abstract: A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.

Abstract: A hockey glove system is disclosed having asymmetrical upper and lower hockey gloves, each being optimized for its particular role and position. The lower glove has only three finger gussets and is adapted for the last two fingers of the wearer's hand to be together in one gusset in order to maximize power and control. The upper glove has four finger gussets and is adapted to maximize the player's grasp on the hockey stick and enable a stable pivot point. Each glove has padding adapted and arranged to protect the portions of the wearer's hands most vulnerable in their respective positions. Each glove further has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for remote access of personal data using a remote device. The personal data is stored on a storage medium in a personal device. The personal data may include personal information of a user of the remote device, or the personal data may be that of another user who intends to share their personal data with the user. The personal device is uniquely associated with the user and may be configured to allow multiple users to access the device. User identification data is received from the remote device. The user is authenticated, using the user identification data received from the remote device, as the user with whom the personal device is associated, either uniquely or through configuration of sharing. When the user is authenticated, menu data is sent to the remote device. The menu data includes a list of personal data management applications on the personal device associated with the user. Selection data is received from the remote device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to automatically process and transfer fluids. The apparatus may include a user-interface, clamps, pumps, spinning membranes, pressure transducers, fluid detectors, solution towers, weight scales and tubing sets to control and monitor cell washing, concentrating and harvesting procedures. In addition, the apparatus may also be used to control and monitor a variety of fluid transfer procedures. The apparatus may also be used to execute default or user-defined cell washing and fluid transfer procedures.

Abstract: A coating removal device having two interrelated parts, one of the parts attaches to the user's fingers or hand and acts as a protective guard while the other part is a detachable, removable and disposable pad. One use for the device is to remove nail polish from nails.

Abstract: An air sampling box that uses a slidable filter tray and a removable filter cartridge to allow for the easy replacement of a filter which catches radioactive particles is disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-component propellant charge is disclosed wherein one component is energetic high-strength composite resin, which is plasticized by an energetic plasticizer and supports the other components during the high-acceleration stage of the propellant's performance.