Abstract: A method and apparatus for bonding an RFID strap to a substrate, one embodiment of the method comprising: applying a bonding tape with an adhesive on at least one side to an RFID strap so that the RFID strap is mechanically bonded to the bonding tape to result in a laminated bonding tape and RFID strap, wherein the strap includes an electrical chip and strap leads, and wherein the strap does not include an antenna; cutting the laminated bonding tape and RFID strap into a piece so that the bonding tape extends beyond opposite ends of the RFID strap for the piece; and mechanically bonding the bonding tape of the piece to the substrate in an orientation so that the RFID strap leads on the piece electrically couple to an antenna.

Abstract: An apparatus for casting a patterned surface on both sides of an opaque web. The apparatus includes a first patterned roll, a second pattered roll, and a means for rotating the first and second patterned rolls such that their patterns are transferred to opposite sides of the opaque web while it is in continuous motion. During this process, their patterns are maintained in continuous registration to within at least 100 micrometers.

Abstract: Di- and trifluorosubstituted alkene compounds of formula I wherein X is hydrogen or fluorine; Y is oxygen, NR1 or S(O)m; R1 is hydrogen or C1–C6-alkyl; m is 0, 1, or 2; A,B,D and E are selected from the following: a) A is N and B, D and E are CR2; or b) B is N and A, D and E are CR2; or c) D is N and A, B, and E are CR2; or d) A and D are N and B and E are CR2; or e) B and E are N and A and D are CR2; R2 is H, halogen, NH2, NO2, CN, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulfinylalkyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl,alkylaminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, or alkoxycarbonyl; or phenyl which may be substituted with halogen, CN, NO2, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; or a 5- to 6-membered heteroaromatic ring system containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen, which may be substituted with halogen, CN, NO2, alkyl, haloa

Abstract: The present invention lessens the amount of air entering between mating membranes of a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor of the present invention includes a transducer portion and separate patient or medical fluid transfer portion or dome. The transducer portion is reusable and the dome is disposable. The dome defines a fluid flow chamber that is bounded on one side by a dome membrane. Likewise, the transducer is mounted inside a housing, wherein the housing defines a surface that holds a transducer membrane. The two membranes mate when the dome is fitted onto the transducer housing. The pressure sensor enhances the seal between the mated membranes by creating higher localized contact stresses. The pressure sensor also reduces the amount of gas that permeates from the fluid chamber across the dome membrane and between the interface by making the dome membrane from a material having a low vapor transmission.

Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.

Abstract: Pesticidal fluoroalkene derivatives (I) wherein A is oxygen, NRa; Ra is hydrogen; optionally halogenated alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl; X is hydrogen, halogen; optionally halogenated alkyl or phenyl; R1,R2 are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, cyano, nitro, mercapto, amino; alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, optionally halogenated or substituted by 1 to 3 Rb groups: Rb is cyano, nitro, halogen, hydroxy, mercapto, amino, carboxyl, aminocarbonyl, aminothiocarbonyl; optionally halogenated alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino, formyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkylsulfonyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, alkylaminothiocarbonyl, dialkylaminothiocarbonyl, alkylenedioxy or cycloalkyl; Het is a monocyclic or bicyclic 3- to 10-membered heteroaromatic ring system containing 1 to 5 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, su

Abstract: A wireless instrument and methods for the remote monitoring of a plurality of biological parameters is described. The instrument includes a means of receiving data from a plurality of sensors, a means for converting the sensor data to a digital format, a means for collating the digitised sensor data into a single digital data stream, a transmitter for modulating a carrier signal with the digital data stream to create a modulated signal suitable for wireless transmission, an antenna for generating a radiating electromagnetic field to be received by a remote receiver, and an electrical power source. In a further embodiment, an additional means is provided for including an identification code in the transmitted digital data stream. In a further embodiment, an additional means is provided for monitoring operational parameters of the instrument and the inclusion of the monitored operational parameters in the transmitted digital data stream.

Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.

Abstract: An apparatus for casting a patterned surface on both sides of a web. The apparatus includes a first patterned roll; a second pattered roll; and a means for rotating the first and second patterned rolls such that their patterns are transferred to opposite sides of the web while it is in continuous motion. During this process, their patterns are maintained in continuous registration to within at least 100 microns, and preferably at least 20 microns.

Abstract: A microreplicated article is disclosed. The article includes a web including first and second opposed surfaces. The first surface includes a first microreplicated structure having a plurality of first features. The second surface includes a second microreplicated structure having a plurality of second features. Corresponding opposed features cooperate to form a lens features.

Abstract: A method for making an electrically conductive pattern, including: (a) depositing on a substrate a metal powder composition consisting essentially of at least one metal powder, wherein the substrate is selected from the group consisting of paper and materials that are at least about 10% compressible; and (b) densifying the composition to form a conductive pattern on the substrate.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the variables and the index have the following meanings: R1 H, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkylthio, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; R2 H, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl or optionally substituted phenyl; A H, OH, CN, NO2, halogen, SCN, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, aminothiocarbonyl, hydroxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, or aminocarbonyl; B H, OH, NH2, CN, NO2, halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkoxythiocarbonylthio, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, aminothiocarbonyl, NR3R4, N═CHOR5, or N═CHNR5; R3, R4 H, alkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, [(alkoxycarbonyl)(alkenyl)]alkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkenyl, alkylcarbonyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, diaminocarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyaminos

Abstract: Di- and trifluorosubstituted alkene compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: Conductive materials and devices, apparatuses, systems and methods that employ same. The conductive material can include a conductive polymer material that can be utilized to monitor one or a combination of conditions during patient therapy, such as patient access, solution compounding and the like. This can facilitate the safe and effective administration of patient therapy, such as dialysis therapy.

Abstract: The present invention lessens the amount of air entering between mating membranes of a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor of the present invention includes a transducer portion and separate patient or medical fluid transfer portion or dome. The transducer portion is reusable and the dome is disposable. The dome defines a fluid flow chamber that is bounded on one side by a dome membrane. Likewise, the transducer is mounted inside a housing, wherein the housing defines a surface that holds a transducer membrane. The two membranes mate when the dome is fitted onto the transducer housing. The pressure sensor enhances the seal between the mated membranes by creating higher localized contact stresses. The pressure sensor also reduces the amount of gas that permeates from the fluid chamber across the dome membrane and between the interface by making the dome membrane from a material having a low vapor transmission.

Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction including a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.

Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.