Abstract: A respirator mask wearable by a wearer for protecting the wearer against inhalation of noxious agents (e.g., chemical agents, biological agents, radiological agents, and/or other poisonous or otherwise harmful agents that can cause disease, injury or death), such as a CBRN mask, may be configured to enhance protection of the wearer (e.g., by providing ballistic protection in addition to protecting against noxious agent inhalation) while reducing a burden on the wearer, such as by reducing respiratory resistance, improving visibility, and/or facilitating use of the mask (e.g., connection or disconnection of a filter, conduit, or other air-providing device to or from a breathing interface of the mask).

Abstract: A respirator mask wearable by a wearer for protecting the wearer against inhalation of noxious agents (e.g., chemical agents, biological agents, radiological agents, and/or other poisonous or otherwise harmful agents that can cause disease, injury or death), such as a CBRN mask, may be configured to enhance protection of the wearer (e.g., by providing ballistic protection in addition to protecting against noxious agent inhalation) while reducing a burden on the wearer, such as by reducing respiratory resistance, improving visibility, and/or facilitating use of the mask (e.g., connection or disconnection of a filter, conduit, or other air-providing device to or from a breathing interface of the mask).

Abstract: A respirator mask wearable by a wearer for protecting the wearer against inhalation of noxious agents (e.g., chemical agents, biological agents, radiological agents, and/or other poisonous or otherwise harmful agents that can cause disease, injury or death), such as a CBRN mask, may be configured to enhance protection of the wearer (e.g., by providing ballistic protection in addition to protecting against noxious agent inhalation) while reducing a burden on the wearer, such as by reducing respiratory resistance, improving visibility, and/or facilitating use of the mask (e.g., connection or disconnection of a filter, conduit, or other air-providing device to or from a breathing interface of the mask).

Abstract: A respirator mask wearable by a wearer for protecting the wearer against inhalation of noxious agents (e.g., chemical agents, biological agents, radiological agents, and/or other poisonous or otherwise harmful agents that can cause disease, injury or death), such as a CBRN mask, may be configured to enhance protection of the wearer (e.g., by providing ballistic protection in addition to protecting against noxious agent inhalation) while reducing a burden on the wearer, such as by reducing respiratory resistance, improving visibility, and/or facilitating use of the mask (e.g., connection or disconnection of a filter, conduit, or other air-providing device to or from a breathing interface of the mask).

Abstract: The present invention relates an absorbent material consisting of a molecular network of starch molecules, the starch molecules comprising an amylopectin content of at least 90% (w/w). The molecular network can either be comprised of self-entangled starches or cross-linked starches.

Abstract: A multi-component synergistic absorbent composition includes at least one polysaccharide and at least one or more polysaccharide-based components or gelling proteins. This composition possesses synergistic effects in its capacity to absorb water, saline solutions and biological fluids, at normal pressure or under load, or to retain these fluids, or a combination of these properties.

Abstract: A multi-component synergistic absorbent composition includes at least one polysaccharide and at least one or more polysaccharide-based components or gelling proteins. This composition possesses synergistic effects in its capacity to absorb water, saline solutions and biological fluids, at normal pressure or under load, or to retain these fluids, or a combination of these properties.

Abstract: New crosslinked polysaccharides useful as absorbents or superabsorbents alone or in a mixture are obtained by reacting polysaccharides (preferably containing carboxylates groups) with at least one crosslinker selected in the group constituted by activated polyethylene glycols such as for example halogenated (Cl, Br, I), mesylated, tosylated, or triflated activated polyethylene glycols.

Abstract: A multi-component synergistic absorbent composition includes at least one polysaccharide and at least one or more polysaccharide-based components or gelling proteins. This composition possesses synergistic effects in its capacity to absorb water, saline solutions and biological fluids, at normal pressure or under load, or to retain these fluids, or a combination of these properties.

Abstract: New crosslinked polysaccharides useful as absorbents or superabsorbents alone or in a mixture are obtained by reacting polysaccharides (preferably containing carboxylates groups) with at least one crosslinker selected in the group constituted by activated polyethylene glycols such as for example halogenated (Cl, Br, I), mesylated, tosylated, or triflated activated polyethylene glycols.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for transmitting a video signal and picture correction information therefor via a satelite or like transmission system. Mechanisms for, receiving a transmitted video signal and correction information and for processing a received video signal based on the correction information before display are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for improving or otherwise affecting the picture produced from a video signal. The apparatus preferably includes a video signal receiver, a circuit that decodes picture parameter correction information from a received video signal, and a circuit that processes a received video signal based on decoded picture parameter correction information. The correction information is preferably located in the vertical blanking interval of the received video signal. The method includes encoding picture parameter correction information into a vertical blanking interval of a video signal.