Abstract: Aspects of the embodiments are directed to non-contact systems, methods and devices for optical detection of objects in space at precise angles. This method involves the design and fabrication of photodiode arrays for measuring angular response using self-aligned Schottky platinum silicide (PtSi) PIN photodiodes (PN-diodes with an intrinsic layer sandwiched in between) that provide linear angular measurements from incident light in multiple dimensions. A self-aligned device is defined as one in which is not sensitive to photomask layer registrations. This design eliminates device offset between “left” and right” channels for normal incident light as compared to more conventional PIN diode constructions.

Abstract: Aspects of the embodiments are directed to non-contact systems, methods and devices for optical detection of objects in space at precise angles. This method involves the design and fabrication of photodiode arrays for measuring angular response using self-aligned Schottky platinum silicide (PtSi) PIN photodiodes (PN-diodes with an intrinsic layer sandwiched in between) that provide linear angular measurements from incident light in multiple dimensions. A self-aligned device is defined as one in which is not sensitive to photomask layer registrations. This design eliminates device offset between “left” and right” channels for normal incident light as compared to more conventional PIN diode constructions.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, pharmaceutical compositions, medicaments, and pharmaceutical kits that employ the use of boceprevir as a CYP3A4/5 inhibitor to improve the pharmacokinetics of therapeutic compounds metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4/5 (CYP3A4/5) enzymes.

Abstract: Disclosed are medicaments, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical kits, and methods based on combinations comprising, separately or together: (a) a CYP3A4 inhibitor; and (b) a HCV protease inhibitor; for concurrent or consecutive administration in treating a human subject infected with HCV.

Abstract: A floor assembly (10) including a plurality of rectangular panels (12) disposed in end-to-end relationship in adjacent rows with the panels (12) of one row overlapping the panels (12) of the next adjacent row, the panels being in abutting edge to edge relationship. A groove (18) is disposed in each of the abutting edges and a dowel strip (20) is adhesively secured in one of the grooves (18) of the abutting edges of adjacent panels (12). A discrete and resilient block (22) extends downwardly from the bottom surface (16) of the corner of each panel (12) to engage a support surface. A plurality of hooks (26) engage the outer peripheral edges of the peripheral panels (12). Each of the hooks (26) includes a tubular element (36) secured to the bottom surface (16) and a cable (38) and a tensioning device (40) places the cable (38) in tension between the elements (36) of first and second hooks (26).