Abstract: A method of assembling a combustor for use in a turbine engine is disclosed. The method includes providing a dome assembly ring including a plurality of assembly ring openings, positioning a plurality of elongated rings on the dome assembly ring, providing a cowl assembly including an inner cowl portion and an outer cowl portion that are fabricated from sheet metal, and coupling the inner and outer cowl portions to the dome assembly ring such that each of the plurality of elongated rings is coupled to the dome assembly ring.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a virtual map database, referred to herein as the “Virtual Database System” (VDB). The VDB allows integration of map data, often from various sources, in a consistent manner for supply to an end user, while simultaneously ensuring that the entity best able to support a particular data source retains control over the data. In accordance with an embodiment, the VDB environment enables third-party data providers to associate their third-party-files with a base map or file-of-reference, thereby allowing for the creation of dynamic relationships between digital map features and other third-party data providers. The integration may be performed in a dynamic or real-time fashion, receiving up-to-date information from the various sources, creating links, and composing virtual maps, as needed or on-demand.

Abstract: A method is disclosed whereby consumers enrolled in subscribing prescription benefit plans can easily obtain information over the Internet regarding costs and availability of their prescription medications at local and mail-order participating pharmacies of their choice, based on the prescription benefit plans of which they are members. Data on medication dosages, quantities and net costs at a plurality of pharmacies are compiled by the method and presented on-line so that each member of a plan can select the combination of cost and convenience for prescription fulfillment that he or she prefers. The method then allows the user to select prescription fulfillment directly from the selected pharmacy on-line. Other information,.such as general medical, medication and health information can also be made available. Patients, pharmacies, PBMs and plan payers all benefit.

Abstract: A wide range of aqueous based soaking operations can be employed to impregnate substantially throughout various rawhide pet chews; suitable substances for release into the oral cavity of pets during chewing include emulsions, surfactants, conditioners, flavorants and/or active ingredients. Prior to impregnation, the rawhide chews are physically disrupted/penetrated to augment substance impregnation substantially throughout the chews.

Abstract: Various oral products coated with a saliva soluble coating containing: emulsions, film formers, and/or sialagogue and emulsion mixtures are post-treated with absorbable, stable, volatile flavors released from a reservoir under flavor-sealed conditions, such that, during use, a series of flavor signals are released from said oral products which collectively impart a clean perception.

Abstract: Flavor-stable, dental devices are coated with a flavor-absorbing, saliva soluble coating and packaged in unit-dose packaging with a flavor-compatible wrapping material, wherein said unit-doses are contained in a flavor-sealed dispenser that has been purged with an inert gas and fitted with a volatile flavor reservoir, prior to sealing, whereby said flavor reservoir releases flavor that is absorbed by the saliva soluble coating on said dental device.

Abstract: A SiC semiconductor device with a SiC layer and an insulating layer is provided. The insulating layer may include glass or ceramic. The thermal expansion coefficient of the insulating layer may be matched to that of SiC to reduce stress at the interface. A method of processing the SiC semiconductor device is also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dual-path ophthalmic laser system designed for use by ophthalmologists for performing Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Photodisruptive Procedure (PD) for the treatment of glaucoma and secondary cataract, respectively.

Abstract: One photodetection system includes a wide bandgap photodetector array which is physically and electrically integrated on a flexible interconnect layer including electrical connections, which is packaged in a manner for being electrically integrated with processing electronics such that the packaging and the processing electronics are configured for obtaining and processing signals detected by the photodetector array, or which includes both the flexible interconnect layer and processing electronics packaging features. Another photodetection system includes a wide bandgap focal plane array module including a photodetector pixel array, scan registers, a substrate supporting the array and the scan registers, and electrical interconnections coupling each pixel to at least two of the scan registers.

Abstract: A method of simulating a split ? axle test for limited slip differentials for automotive applications. The method includes treating a clutch pack for a limited slip differential in a lubricant composition for a first period of time at a predetermined temperature. The clutch pack is mounted in a friction testing rig. A predetermined amount of test fluid is provided to the testing rig. A drive for the testing rig is cycled on and off for a predetermined number of on and off cycles. When the drive is on, a predetermined relative rotational speed between friction plates and metal plates in the clutch pack is generated.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a coated, low-denier, monofilament dental tape, indicating extraordinary gentleness and ease of insertion, that is slit and drawn from biaxially oriented, HDPE, blown film into substantially fibrillation-free, low denier dental tape.

Abstract: Methods for imparting a tingling sensation to disposable, one-handed, dental devices comprising imparting tumbling motion to said devices and simultaneously coating said tumbling devices with multiple saliva soluble coatings of sialagogue emulsions, wherein said multiple coatings comprise from between about 0.25 and about 6% by weight of said multicoated devices.

Abstract: A method is disclosed whereby consumers enrolled in a prescription benefit plan can obtain prescription medication fulfillment at any participating pharmacy of their choice, regardless of whether the fulfillment is by a retail pharmacy or a mail order pharmacy, and whether the quantity of medication prescribed is for administration over a short period (acute care) or a prolonged period (maintenance). The plan of this invention operates by having the plan manager substantially equalize the financial effects of the discounts and services fees allowed to participating pharmacies such that both retail and mail order pharmacies are compensated in a manner which encourages them to accept all consumers and fill all prescriptions. Compensation is preferably adjusted periodically by the manager to retain pharmacy incentives. Consumers obtain choice of pharmacies, plan payers have pleased employees and members and pharmacies obtain income from the entire spectrum of consumers.

Abstract: Biofilm therapy interproximal devices coated with a sialagogue, a wax/sialagogue, a surfactant/sialagogue, or an emulsion/sialagogue. wherein said devices are suitable for: (c) controlling, disrupting and physically removing biofilms, while (d) increasing and prolonging saliva flow.

Abstract: Disclosed are coated monofilament dental devices overcoated with biofilm-responsive particulate abrasives.

Abstract: Extruded and densified recovery, ingestible pet chews, comprising a blend of an emulsion, starch, protein, plasticizing substance and water, which indicate recovery, resistance to fracturing and resistance to crumbling properties over the chew-life of the pet chews.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims various interproximal devices and associated methods for: (a) removing and disrupting interproximally, supragingival and subgingivally the microbiological burden associated with biofilms, (b) controlling biofilm influence among at risk adults on certain systemic chronic diseases including: Type II diabetes, heart disease, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and osteoporosis, and (c) maintaining periostasis in at risk adults.

Abstract: An improved dental tape treated with a substantive coating containing a crystal control substance, wherein said coating is: saliva soluble, substantially crystal-free, with a flaking value of less than about 20 and a release value of about 100.

Abstract: Therapeutic, flexible, tough, rawhide pet chews impregnated with an emulsion and/or surfactant containing an ingestible, therapeutic ingredient suitable for releasing said therapeutic ingredient over the chew-life of the chew to: help control, disrupt and remove biofilms, treat fetid breath, treat gum disease, treat other pet conditions and/or provide supplements for the pet.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for optical and electrical isolation between adjacent integrated devices. The method comprises the steps of forming at least one trench through an exposed surface of a semiconductor wafer by removing a portion of the semiconductor wafer material, forming an electrically insulating layer on the sidewalls and the bottom of the at least one trench, filling the at least one trench by conformally depositing an optically isolating material, and planarizing the semiconductor wafer surface by removing the portion of the optically isolating material above the exposed surface of the semiconductor wafer.