Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one conjugated polymer, at least one second polymer comprising repeat units represented by: (I) optionally, —[CH2—CH(Ph-OH)]— and (II) —[CH2—CH(Ph-OR)]— wherein Ph is a phenyl ring and R comprises a fluorinated group, an alkyl group, an alkylsulfonic acid group, an alkylene oxide group, or a combination thereof is described. Other polymers can be used as second polymer including polymers comprising modified naphthol side groups. Used in hole injection and hole transport layers for organic electronic devices. Increased lifetime and better processability can be achieved. Versatility with useful OLED emitters can be achieved. Ink formulations can be adapted for ink jet printing. The conjugated polymer can be a polythiophene. Applications include OLEDs and OPVs.

Abstract: Use of certain materials in hole injection or hole transport layers can improve the operational lifetimes in organic electronic devices. Compositions comprising a doped conjugated polymer, doped with a redox dopant, including iodonium salt, can increase lifetimes. Inks can be formulated and cast as films in organic electronic devices including OLEDs, PHOLEDs, and OPVs. One embodiment provides a composition with a conjugated polymer doped with a redox dopant. Non-aqueous based inks can be formulated. Iodonium salts can be used.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one conjugated polymer, at least one second polymer comprising repeat units represented by: (I) optionally, —[CH2—CH(Ph-OH)]— and (II) —[CH2—CH(Ph-OR)]— wherein Ph is a phenyl ring and R comprises a fluorinated group, an alkyl group, an alkylsulfonic acid group, an alkylene oxide group, or a combination thereof. Other polymers can be used as second polymer including polymers comprising modified naphthol side groups. Used in hole injection and hole transport layers for organic electronic devices. Increased lifetime and better processability can be achieved. Versatility with useful OLED emitters can be achieved. Ink formulations can be adapted for ink jet printing. The conjugated polymer can be a polythiophene. Applications include OLEDs and OPVs.

Abstract: Use of certain materials in hole injection or hole transport layers can improve the operational lifetimes in organic electronic devices. Compositions comprising a doped conjugated polymer, doped with a redox dopant, including iodonium salt, can increase lifetimes. Inks can be formulated and cast as films in organic electronic devices including OLEDs, PHOLEDs, and OPVs. One embodiment provides a composition with a conjugated polymer doped with a redox dopant. Non-aqueous based inks can be formulated. Iodonium salts can be used.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one conjugated polymer, at least one second polymer comprising repeat units represented by: (I) optionally, —[CH2—CH(Ph-OH)]— and (II) —[CH2—CH(Ph-OR)]— wherein Ph is a phenyl ring and R comprises a fluorinated group, an alkyl group, an alkylsulfonic acid group, an alkylene oxide group, or a combination thereof is described. Other polymers can be used as second polymer including polymers comprising modified naphthol side groups. The composition can be used in hole injection and hole transport layers for organic electronic devices. Increased lifetime and better processability can be achieved. Versatility with useful OLED emitters can be achieved. Ink formulations can be adapted for ink jet printing. The conjugated polymer can be a polythiophene. Applications include OLEDs and OPVs.

Abstract: Systems and methods which employ a high temperature superconductor (HTS) receiver coil configuration for MRI analysis of small volume subjects, such as infants, are shown. Embodiments provide a HTS tape RF phase array receiver coil implementation. The foregoing HTS tape receiver coil implementation may be provided in a Helmholtz coil configuration. With such a Helmholtz coil configuration, circuitry is preferably provided to provide tuning, matching, and/or decoupling with respect to the HTS receiver coils. Embodiments implement a cryostat configuration to maintain one or more HTS receiver coils at a desired operating temperature (e.g., ?77° K.) while providing a safe environment for a subject (e.g., infant) being imaged.

Abstract: Systems and methods which employ a high temperature superconductor (HTS) receiver coil configuration for MRI analysis of small volume subjects, such as infants, are shown. Embodiments provide a HTS tape RF phase array receiver coil implementation. The foregoing HTS tape receiver coil implementation may be provided in a Helmholtz coil configuration. With such a Helmholtz coil configuration, circuitry is preferably provided to provide tuning, matching, and/or decoupling with respect to the HTS receiver coils. Embodiments implement a cryostat configuration to maintain one or more HTS receiver coils at a desired operating temperature (e.g., ?77° K) while providing a safe environment for a subject (e.g., infant) being imaged.

Abstract: A medical warming system includes a plurality of heating elements respectively adapted to be disposed closed to various parts of a plurality of patients' bodies, a first group of sensors disposed at the proximity of the heating elements and configured for measuring the temperatures of the heating elements, a second group of sensors adapted to be disposed at the various parts of the patients' bodies and configured for measuring the temperatures of the various parts of the patients' bodies, and a controller being in communication with the first group and the second group of sensors. The controller is configured for receiving temperature data from the sensors and controlling the temperature of each heating element accordingly. Each heating element includes a conductive layer made from a nano-thickness material.

Abstract: Embodiments involve a food warmer that uses a nano thickness heating material as the heating element. The heating element has a fast response and is energy efficient. The temperature of the food warmer can be precisely controlled. The food warmer may be used to heat cold food to a desired temperature, maintain a temperature of already heated food, and/or cook uncooked food.

Abstract: An elastogram device comprises a driver controller including a wave generator, and an amplifier assembly receiving waves from the wave generator for driving an actuator, the amplifier assembly compatible with at least one pneumatic actuator, at least one hydraulic actuator, at least one piezoelectric actuator, and at least one electromechanical actuator, an elastogram processor receiving a wave image from an imaging source and generating an elastogram from the wave image, and a user input and output assembly including a display rendering the elastogram, a user interface providing a plurality of options for selection, the options including selectable parameters to control the wave generator and to generate the elastogram.

Abstract: An array of two or more piezoelectric drivers generates shear waves in a region of interest of a human undergoing a MRE test. The use of the array of drivers allows for better diagnosis of disease of the humans or animals.

Abstract: A medical warming system includes a plurality of heating elements respectively adapted to be disposed closed to various parts of a plurality of patients' bodies, a first group of sensors disposed at the proximity of the heating elements and configured for measuring the temperatures of the heating elements, a second group of sensors adapted to be disposed at the various parts of the patients' bodies and configured for measuring the temperatures of the various parts of the patients' bodies, and a controller being in communication with the first group and the second group of sensors. The controller is configured for receiving temperature data from the sensors and controlling the temperature of each heating element accordingly. Each heating element includes a conductive layer made from a nano-thickness material.

Abstract: Embodiments involve a food warmer that uses a nano thickness heating material as the heating element. The heating element has a fast response and is energy efficient. The temperature of the food warmer can be precisely controlled. The food warmer may be used to heat cold food to a desired temperature, maintain a temperature of already heated food, and/or cook uncooked food.

Abstract: Use of certain materials in hole injection or hole transport layers can improve the operational lifetimes in organic electronic devices. Compositions comprising a doped conjugated polymer, doped with a redox dopant, including iodonium salt, can increase lifetimes. Inks can be formulated and cast as films in organic electronic devices including OLEDs, PHOLEDs, and OPVs. One embodiment provides a composition with a conjugated polymer doped with a redox dopant. Non-aqueous based inks can be formulated. Iodonium salts can be used.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one conjugated polymer, at least one second polymer comprising repeat units represented by: (I) optionally, —[CH2—CH(Ph-OH)]— and (II) —[CH2—CH(Ph-OR)]- wherein Ph is a phenyl ring and R comprises a fluorinated group, an alkyl group, an alkylsulfonic acid group, an alkylene oxide group, or a combination thereof. Other polymers can be used as second polymer including polymers comprising modified naphthol side groups. Used in hole injection and hole transport layers for organic electronic devices. Increased lifetime and better processability can be achieved. Versatility with useful OLED emitters can be achieved. Ink formulations can be adapted for ink jet printing. The conjugated polymer can be a polythiophene. Applications include OLEDs and OPVs.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved method of manufacturing an HTS tape coil for an MRI device with enhanced protection, the method comprising attaching high-Q capacitors at each end of an HTS wire, removing substantially all electrically conductive sheathing material on an inner side of the HTS wire, while retaining substantially all electrically conductive sheathing material on an outer side of the HTS wire. The invention also provides an HTS wire made in accordance with the foregoing method.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved method of manufacturing an HTS tape coil for an MRI device with enhanced protection, the method comprising attaching high-Q capacitors at each end of an HTS wire, removing substantially all electrically conductive sheathing material on an inner side of the HTS wire, while retaining substantially all electrically conductive sheathing material on an outer side of the HTS wire. The invention also provides an HTS wire made in accordance with the foregoing method.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for allowing users to consolidate a large number electronic keys (for operating mechanical locks) in electronic key assemblies. These electronic keys are easily duplicated, added to, removed, backed up, or upgraded. The electronic key assemblies are also more resistant to tampering. The lock assembly and electronic key designs taught by the invention are customizable to meet various security needs. The lock assembly includes a transmitter and a receiver operatively coupled to an electronic circuit in communication with a store for keys. The electronic circuit is also coupled to the mechanical levers for operating the lock assembly. The electronic key assembly also has its transmitter, receiver, a control circuit and a user interface for selecting a particular electronic key password.

Abstract: A HTS RF coil is disclosed having at least a factor of three improvement in the SNR over a comparable copper coil and at least a factor of six improvement in Q over a comparable copper coil. A commercially available HTS tape is formed into a loop. High-Q capacitors are soldered across the loop ends. The silver sheath covering the tape is removed through chemical etching. The coil is placed in a holder for mechanical support and protection and covered with a cover having through holes enabling the coolant to directly contact the HTS coil.

Abstract: A HTS RF coil is disclosed having at least a factor of three improvement in the SNR over a comparable copper coil and at least a factor of six improvement in Q over a comparable copper coil. A commercially available HTS tape is formed into a loop. High-Q capacitors are soldered across the loop ends. The silver sheath covering the tape is removed through chemical etching. The coil is placed in a holder for mechanical support and protection and covered with a cover having through holes enabling the coolant to directly contact the HTS coil.