Abstract: The invention is an improved blood glucose monitor and method of use thereof, comprising the combination of a noninvasive blood glucose detector with a blood sample reader for invasively obtained samples and a monitor for tracking blood glucose concentrations over time. The invention enables real time calibration of noninvasive blood glucose detection for continuous monitoring.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved insect bait composition comprising a boric compound, a non-sugar low molecular weight compound having a plurality of hydroxyl groups, and a foodstuff comprising a substantial amount of a soluble or semi-soluble high molecular weight polysaccharide, wherein the high molecular weight polysaccharide is in a gelled form, the composition is a sustainably soft dough, and the foodstuff contains no more than 20 weight percent of a fat or oil. The composition is suitable for extrusion, is attractive and highly toxic to insects, and has excellent resistance to hardening and spoilage during its shelf life and after pesticidal application.

Abstract: A method (80) of manufacturing an electrochemical cell having electrodes and a separator element is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing (81) a mixture consisting of either an electroactive or inert material and a polymeric binder, transferring (83) the mixture into a pressure vessel, introducing (85) a gas into the pressure vessel, adjusting (87) the pressure and temperature inside of the pressure vessel such that the gas reaches a critical point at which the gas behaves like a supercritical fluid, and spraying (89) the mixture onto at least one of the current collecting substrates, electrodes and/or the separator element.

Abstract: An electrode coating with improved adhesion to substrates comprises small particles of an active material that are preferentially distributed at the interface with the supporting substrate.