Abstract: An arch curtain rod apparatus for supporting a curtain or drapery in a curved shaped window archway comprising: a flexible rod, a center attacher, a first mounting end, and a second mounting end. The flexible rod is bendable so as to conform to the shape of the curved shaped window archway. The center attacher serves to attach the flexible rod to an apex of the curved shaped window archway and the flexible rod comprises a first mounting end and a second mounting end which serve to provide attachment points for the flexible rod to the two sides of the curved shaped window archway.

Abstract: A networked information management system and architecture for managing files and documents pertaining to oil and gas wells and properties. On request by an authenticated user, a client workstation displays geographical information system (GIS) layers, via a web collaboration portal, for a region of the earth at which wells or properties may be located. The wells or properties within the displayed region enable links to documents or files associated with those wells and properties, and by way of which the system user can access the documents and files. Both structured and unstructured data elements can be accessed by the system. A collaboration portal allows for standardized access to the data, and also for simultaneous or collaborative access to the data. Workflow management capability is also implemented.

Abstract: The package includes a housing portion having a transparent window region. A plurality of disposable absorbent pants is disposed within the housing portion. Each pant defines a waistband region which abuts a waist end. Each waistband region comprises a front waistband portion and a back waistband portion. Each pant further defines a crotch region which abuts a crotch end. At least a first pant is folded and positioned such that at least a portion of the waistband region of the first pant is visible through the transparent window region. Specified portions of the first pant may be obscured by an opaque border region. The first pant may include a back-label indicator that is visible through the transparent window region. A second pant may also be visible through the transparent window region.

Abstract: The package comprises a housing portion having a transparent window region. A plurality of disposable absorbent pants is disposed within the housing portion. Each pant defines a waistband region which abuts a waist end. Each waistband region comprises a front waistband portion and a back waistband portion. Each pant further defines a crotch region which abuts a crotch end. At least a first pant is folded and positioned such that at least a portion of the waistband region of the first pant is visible through the transparent window region. Specified portions of the first pant may be obscured by an opaque border region. The first pant may include a back-label indicator that is visible through the transparent window region. A second pant may also be visible through the transparent window region.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for maintaining the viability of photoreceptor cells following retinal detachment. The viability of photoreceptor cells can be preserved by administering a neuroprotective agent, for example, a substance capable of suppressing endogenous calcineurin or constitutively active calcineurin, inhibiting cleavage of calcineurin to constitutively active calcineurin, and/or directly or indirectly antagonizing calcineurin or constitutively active calcineurin (and combinations thereof), to a mammal having an eye with retinal detachment. The neuroprotective agent maintains the viability of the photoreceptor cells until such time that the retina becomes reattached to the underlying retinal pigment epithelium and choroid. The treatment minimizes the loss of vision, which otherwise may occur as a result of retinal detachment.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for maintaining the viability of photoreceptor cells following retinal detachment. The viability of photoreceptor cells can be preserved by administering a neuroprotective agent, for example, a substance capable of suppressing endogenous calcineurin or constitutively active calcineurin, inhibiting cleavage of calcineurin to constitutively active calcineurin, and/or directly or indirectly antagonizing calcineurin or constitutively active calcineurin (and combinations thereof), to a mammal having an eye with retinal detachment. The neuroprotective agent maintains the viability of the photoreceptor cells until such time that the retina becomes reattached to the underlying retinal pigment epithelium and choroid. The treatment minimizes the loss of vision, which otherwise may occur as a result of retinal detachment.

Abstract: Copolymers of an olefin or alpha-olefin and a cyclic olefin where the cyclic olefin comprises greater than 50 mole percent by weight of the copolymer have been discovered. These copolymers have unique properties, including low density, high chemical resistance, low elongation to break, low shrinkage, good processability, low water absorption and good clarity. The copolymers also may be used as an engineering plastic. A process for making these copolymers is also disclosed, with the process comprising reaction of the olefin or alpha-olefin with the cyclic olefin under polymerization conditions including a catalyst comprising a metal-ligand complex having a bridged bi-phenyl phenol ligand structure.

Abstract: Copolymers of an olefin or alpha-olefin and a cyclic olefin where the cyclic olefin comprises greater than 50 mole percent by weight of the copolymer have been discovered. These copolymers have unique properties, including low density, high chemical resistance, low elongation to break, low shrinkage, good processability, low water absorption and good clarity. The copolymers also may be used as an engineering plastic. A process for making these copolymers is also disclosed, with the process comprising reaction of the olefin or alpha-olefin with the cyclic olefin under polymerization conditions including a catalyst comprising a metal-ligand complex having a bridged bi-phenyl phenol ligand structure.

Abstract: A pre-assembled, telescoping needle system comprising an outer needle surrounding a finer gauge needle which, after percutaneous penetration by the outer needle, extends to penetrate the intervertebral disc into which the injectable is to be delivered.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated circuit and method of manufacture therefore. The integrated circuit, in one embodiment, includes heat conducting elements located proximate a plurality of heat generating components located over a substrate. The integrated circuit may further include a heat radiating element comprising one or more fins in thermal communication and physical contact with the heat conducting elements, the heat radiating element configured to dissipate heat generated by the heat generating components away from the integrated circuit.

Abstract: The present reflector is an acrylic screen or curtain created for the purpose of illuminating designs and images by candlelight. The reflector is a free standing, thermo-molded, light-weight, acrylic form with decorative fabric affixed to the convex side of the form to be used in conjunction with a candle placed within the concave area of the form for illuminating the fabric images and softening the light from the candle. The concave side of the form, not covered with the fabric, reflects the light in such a way as to give the appearance of a flame levitating in the air, as if a hologram, above the actual candle. The designs are printed on a synthetic poly silk fabric using dye sublimation process and may easily be cleaned with a damp sponge or cloth. The. curved acrylic form is edged with copper foiling for a decorative finish that will patina over time.

Abstract: Highly efficient absorbent articles for wearing by a human female such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence pads. In use, the absorbent articles preferably maintain contact with and cover at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia, the exterior surfaces of the wearer's labia, and the supporting garment. The absorbent articles are highly flexible, having flexure resistance of less than or equal to about 100 grams. The absorbent may be flat or cup-shaped.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for training and educating clinical data managers that perform various data related functions during clinical trials for pharmaceutical and other bioscience companies. The invention provides a clinical trial simulator using a combination of a simulated work environment, interactive multimedia, cohort teams, and specific clinical areas. A modular training process is optionally employed with each module covering a unique aspect of the drug development process. The simulated drug development process is thus tracked through a number of different modules. The modular approach allows the modular training process to progressively expose clinical data managers to various issues (through a simulated environment) that are encountered in a real clinical data environment. The skills and deliverables associated with each module can be assessed and corrected, if necessary, before proceeding to a subsequent module.

Abstract: Highly efficient absorbent articles for wearing by a human female such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence pads (“absorbent pads”) for use with a specially designed supporting garment, such as a menstrual pant (or panty) are disclosed. The supporting garment preferably fits so closely it resembles a comfortable “second skin”. In use, the absorbent articles preferably maintain contact with and cover at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia, the exterior surfaces of the wearer's labia, and the supporting garment. The absorbent articles are highly flexible, having flexure resistance of less than or equal to about 100 grams so that they do not interfere with the “second skin fit” of the supporting garment. The absorbent articles may be flat or cup-shaped. In one embodiment, the absorbent article has a surface area measured in a flat condition of less than or equal to about 12.

Abstract: Highly efficient absorbent articles for wearing by a human female such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence pads. In use, the absorbent articles preferably maintain contact with and cover at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia, the exterior surfaces of the wearer's labia, and the supporting garment. The absorbent articles are highly flexible, having flexure resistance of less than or equal to about 100 grams. The absorbent articles may be flat or cup-shaped.

Abstract: A protective cover (20, 60, 190) for an elongated instrument comprising a hollow elongated member (22, 78, 92, 100, 124, 168, 178, 186, 200) and at least one loop member (28, 30, 62, 94, 122, 130, 134, 150, 160, 174, 182, 192, 194). The elongated member has a first and second end at opposite ends thereof. At least a portion of the elongated member is a pliable material. A loop member extends along a generally circumferential direction or around a perimeter of the elongated member at the first end. The loop member is affixed to and supports the elongated member along at least a portion of a circumference or perimeter of the elongated member such that an opening is formed at the first end of the elongated member, and such that when in a relaxed configuration, the opening remains open without a force being applied to the loop member.

Abstract: A manifold for transfer of chemical, comprising; a heated first conduit for connecting a vessel for containing the chemical to a another vessel, a source of pressurized gas and a source of vacuum; a heated first block valve assembly having first and second diaphragm valves, each valve having a diaphragm and a valve seat side and a diaphragm side, wherein the valve seat side of each valve is juxtaposed to the valve seat side of the other valve, and each valve seat side of each valve communicating with the first conduit; a first connector in the first conduit for detaching the conduit from the vessel; a second conduit, for delivering chemical to the vessel, the second conduit connected to the diaphragm side of the first valve; and a third conduit, for communicating pressurized gas and vacuum to the first conduit, connected to the diaphragm side of the second valve.