Abstract: A stress-release mold is described for casting thermosetting compositions especially compositions designed for consumer use. At least one wall of the mold includes a stress-releasing-element characterized by having a more flexible region or regions than the remaining wall or walls of the mold and wherein the stress-releasing-element includes a region of lower curvature at least partially surrounded by a region of higher curvature. The stress-release mold greatly reduces or eliminates surface defects caused by shrinkage of thermosetting compositions as they cools. A system is also described that includes the inventive mold containing a thermosetting composition wherein the mold also serves as all or part of the package for the composition.

Abstract: A medical device package for receiving, and securely and removably retaining, a medical device includes main and minor cap members. The main cap member has a proximal end, a distal end and a cavity with a cavity opening at the proximal end. The cavity is configured to receive, and to securely and removably retain, the medical device at least partially therein. The minor cap member is configured to seal the cavity opening once the medical device has been received in the cavity.

Abstract: A takeout jaw for handling glass bottles includes a holder for both fixed and floating inserts. This design allows an insert to be in a fixed position when the insert is provided with a nominal thickness. When a floating insert of a lesser thickness is installed, the spring clip does not engage the floating insert, which allows the floating insert to move vertically or float. The takeout holder contains either type of insert within the pocket with retaining clips that engage chamfers formed on the inserts.

Abstract: A medical device package for receiving, and securely and removably retaining, a medical device includes main and minor cap members. The main cap member has a proximal end, a distal end and a cavity with a cavity opening at the proximal end. The cavity is configured to receive, and to securely and removably retain, the medical device at least partially therein. The minor cap member is configured to seal the cavity opening once the medical device has been received in the cavity. A method for extracting a medical device from a medical device package includes first providing a medical device package as described above, with a medical device therein, and a connector. The method also includes breaching the minor cap member with the connector such that at least a portion of the connector enters the cavity of the medical device package. Next, the medical device is engaged by the connector and extracted from the medical device package.

Abstract: A medical device package kit for receiving, and securely and removably retaining, a medical device includes main and minor cap members. The main cap member has a proximal end, a distal end and a cavity with a cavity opening at the proximal end. The cavity is configured to receive, and to securely and removably retain, the medical device at least partially therein. The minor cap member is configured to seal the cavity opening once the medical device has been received in the cavity. Medical device package kits further include a connector adapted for engaging the medical device member and breaching the minor cap member.

Abstract: A combined no-back and torque limiter device that automatically prevents back-drive and over-torque actuator conditions with a combination of two compression-type brakes that are selectively operated with a self-energised ball ramp set and torsional spring mechanism.

Abstract: Embodiments of a sensor that can be folded and stowed inside a compartment and then unfolded and deployed from the compartment for use in detecting objects laid on the ground or buried in the ground. Methods of manipulating such sensors.

Abstract: The determination of analyte concentration in physiological samples is of ever increasing importance to today's society. Such assays find use in a variety of applications, including clinical laboratory testing, home testing, etc., where the results of such testing play a prominent role in the diagnosis and management of a variety of disease conditions. An apparatus is described herein which may be used for the manufacture of medical devices which include an integrated lancet and sensor.

Abstract: The determination of analyte concentration in physiological samples is of ever increasing importance to today's society. Such assays find use in a variety of applications, including clinical laboratory testing, home testing, etc., where the results of such testing play a prominent role in the diagnosis and management of a variety of disease conditions. In the present application, a method is described which may be used for the manufacture of medical devices which include an integrated lancet and sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of loading a plurality of medical devices into a plurality of medical device packages, said method comprising providing an apparatus including a pusher plate, a medical device retaining member, a transfer member and a package support member, wherein said device retaining member and said transfer member include a plurality of grooves for receiving and removably retaining a plurality of medical devices and wherein said package support member includes a plurality of recesses for receiving and removably retaining said plurality of medical device packages therein, loading a plurality of packages into said package support member recesses, loading a plurality of integrated medical devices into the retaining member grooves, transferring said plurality of integrated medical devices from said retaining member to said transfer member, urging the transfer member into alignment with said package support member, inserting said plurality of integrated medical devices in said transfe

Abstract: A medical device package includes a body with at least one chamber therein, a proximal end and a distal end. The medical device package also includes at least one deformable projection within the chamber(s). Furthermore, the deformable projection is configured to deform resiliently upon contact with a medical device during insertion of the medical device into the chamber and, thereby, removably retain the medical device within the chamber.

Abstract: A croquet wicket lighting unit to provide illumination in the vicinity of a wicket to facilitate playing the game of croquet under conditions of low illumination. Components are attached to a mounting plate 11 that straddles the wicket. The mounting plate universally and firmly attaches to any size or style of wicket by means of retaining straps 24 and friction pads 25 in combination with universal engaging slots 12. The illumination element directs an intense beam of focused light through a hole 13 in the mounting plate and onto the playing surface immediately under the wicket to clearly reveal the passage of a ball through the wicket. The illumination scheme also casts a larger area of more diffuse light on the playing surface immediately adjacent to the focus spot to reveal croquet balls resting therein and facilitate play around the wicket.

Abstract: An expandable stent includes a tubular structure with an outer surface positionable adjacent to a vessel wall and an inner surface facing a lumen of a body passageway. The tubular structure further includes a plurality of expansion struts, connector struts and cells. The tubular structure has a first diameter which permits intraluminal delivery of the tubular structure into the body passageway, and a second expanded and deformed diameter which is achieved upon the application of a radially, outwardly extending force. A plurality of cavities are formed in the outer surface of the stent.

Abstract: A method that utilizes a physical means to verify that funds were obtained and/or used within a geographical area. It allows for age and identity verification.

Abstract: A computer-based active investing network and method for gathering processing, displaying and transmitting information including a plurality of terminals linked by a communication system. The terminals are used by subscribers to enter and receive information in a flexibly-structured manner in response to a flexibly-ordered sequence of screens displayed for the purpose of opening and operating a brokerage or other investment account; subscribers can communicate and otherwise access and exchange information through the communication system. A database-server is used for receiving, processing and storing the information from multiple subscribers.

Abstract: A digital encoding system for encoding a series of input bits into a plurality of frequencies, includes an encoder for generating a sampled representation of the frequencies corresponding to an input data sequence comprised of bits, and a decoder. The decoder incorporates a Fourier Transform means for recovering the data stream.

Abstract: A digital encoding system for encoding a series of input bits into a plurality of frequencies, includes an encoder for generating a sampled representation of the frequencies corresponding to an input data sequence comprised of bits, and a decoder. The decoder incorporates a Fourier Transform means for recovering the data stream.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for melt forming conductive compositions comprising ionomers into multi-layer electrochemical cells suitable for use in electrochemical applications such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis cells, ion exchange membranes, sensors, electrochemical capacitors, and modified electrodes.

Abstract: Inhibitors of lactate dehydrogenase stimulate keratinocyte proliferation and collagen synthesis in cutaneous tissues. The inhibitors are used preferably with certain co-active ingredients such as pyruvic acid, acetic acid, acetoacetic acid, .beta.-hydroxybutyric acid, a Krebs cycle pathway metabolite, an aliphatic saturated or an unsaturated fatty acid containing from 8 to 26 carbon atoms, an .omega.-hydroxy acid containing from 22 to 34 carbon atoms, glutamic acid, glutamine, valine, alanine, leucine, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A frangible projectile (1) is provided which has a conical nose (5) with an included angle in the range 40-41 degrees. The conical nose (5) has a forward end (9) which is blunt. The projectile is made from a mixture of a metal powder and a thermoplastic resin of nylon 11. The metal is about 80% by weight and the projectile has a specific gravity in the range 2.35 to 5.7.The projectile exhibits desired ballistic characteristics for distances up to about 150 m and can disintegrate on impact with solid objects. In addition a projectile made according to the preferred embodiment and fitted in a 5.56 mm.times.45 mm military cartridge case (equivalent to a 0.223 inch Remmington case) charged with a propellant such as type AR2207 (by ADI Ltd.) in the range of 25-26 grains, exhibits particularly suitable characteristics for use in firing ranges.