Abstract: Connected computing enables the use of highly diverse environments that support operating frameworks for contemporary civilization. But computing productivity and trustworthiness are undermined by such environments' largely inchoate organization. These environments and their identity infrastructures are fragmented, and unnecessarily unreliable, insecure, and insufficiently informative due to current computing entity (e.g., resource) identification infrastructure design, which lacks root identification reliability. Such reliability is enabled herein by a fundamentally accurate and authenticity ensuring, near-existential or existential quality, biometrically and liveness based, portable identification and provenance infrastructure. Such an infrastructure provides ubiquitously available identification information that can be used universally for identification processes.

Abstract: An automated procedure for correcting teeth misalignment in orthodontics using the steps of Generating a 3D digital model of a jaw having the misaligned teeth. Processing the 3D model to generate a corrective plan. Designing a set of corrective elements capable of applying corrective forces to the misaligned teeth through elastic forces. Designing a set of attachments that react to the corrective forces. identifying locations for applying the attachments to the surfaces of the teeth; Bonding the attachments to the identified locations. Rescanning the jaw of the patient and generating a final 3D model of the jaw with aligned teeth. Fabricating the corrective element in accordance with geometry of the final 3D model of the jaw. Applying the corrective element to the teeth wherein. Removing the attachments. A second 3D scan can be made to determine errors, and finite element analysis may be used to determine force vectors.

Abstract: A system and a method for automating a medical process including a memory storing a software program, a computer connected to the memory for running the software program, a display connected to the computer for generating a visual representation of output data generated by the computer running the program, a user interface connected to the computer for obtaining image data representing a configuration of a patient treatment space and fixed markers in the treatment space and storing the image data in the memory, a robot arm connected to the computer, and a medical tool mounted on the robot arm wherein when a human inputs a selected treatment procedure into the computer, the computer runs the software program to generate a tool path based upon the treatment procedure and the image data, and the computer operates the robot arm to move the medical tool along the tool path without human guidance, and wherein the data generated during the treatment procedure is stored, analyzed, and shared among collaborating compu

Abstract: A method of scanning a patient's mouth using a robot to obtain a 3-D model of the patient's teeth. A database can contain a 3D model of a generic jaw geometry approximated in size by geometric parameters and at least one jaw scanning pattern. Geometric measurements of a patient's jaw are taken, then these are applied to the geometric parameters of the generic jaw. A predetermined scanning pattern is used to program the robot to scan the teeth with a scanner. The robot program is executed to move the scanner along the jaw scanning pattern at a fixed or variable distance from surfaces of the patient's jaw in sequences of coverage to the end of a scanning pattern to produce a three-dimensional (3D) model of the patient's teeth.

Abstract: A system and a method for automating a medical process including a memory storing a software program, a computer connected to the memory for running the software program, a display connected to the computer for generating a visual representation of output data generated by the computer running the program, a user interface connected to the computer for obtaining image data representing a configuration of a patient treatment space and fixed markers in the treatment space and storing the image data in the memory, a robot arm connected to the computer, and a medical tool mounted on the robot arm wherein when a human inputs a selected treatment procedure into the computer, the computer runs the software program to generate a tool path based upon the treatment procedure and the image data, and the computer operates the robot arm to move the medical tool along the tool path without human guidance, and wherein the data generated during the treatment procedure is stored, analyzed, and shared among collaborating compu

Abstract: The present application provides a stable topical composition comprising a compound of 1,2,4-thiadiazole derivatives and the related thiourea derivatives. The stable topical composition may be present in various forms, including aqueous gel, cream, and emulsion. The stable topical composition may be stored at refrigerated or ambient condition for a reasonable shelf-life. The present application also provides a method of treating dermatologic disorders mediated by a melanocortin receptor using the stable topical composition. The stable composition may be delivered using a single chamber or dual chamber device. A method of preparing and delivering the stable composition is also provided.

Abstract: Octagonal container assemblies to package and display of products, particularly toys with moving wheels, appendages or the like to demonstrate movement of the same in the container, include a tubular body and at least two octagonal end covers removable or at least pivotal away from opposing ends of the tubular body. The container assemblies include a beam extended between the end covers and a rigid support member extended transversely from the beam so as to support the toy for at least limited operation or the wheels or the like within the container. The beam may be inserted in the container or extend along its exterior.

Abstract: The present application provides a stable topical composition comprising a compound of 1,2,4-thiadiazole derivatives and the related thiourea derivatives. The stable topical composition may be present in various forms, including aqueous gel, cream, and emulsion. The stable topical composition may be stored at refrigerated or ambient condition for a reasonable shelf-life. The present application also provides a method of treating dermatologic disorders mediated by a melanocortin receptor using the stable topical composition. The stable composition may be delivered using a single chamber or dual chamber device. A method of preparing and delivering the stable composition is also provided.

Abstract: Octagonal container assemblies to package and display of products, particularly toys with moving wheels, appendages or the like to demonstrate movement of the same in the container, include a tubular body and at least two octagonal end covers removable or at least pivotal away from opposing ends of the tubular body. The container assemblies include a beam extended between the end covers and a rigid support member extended transversely from the beam so as to support the toy for at least limited operation or the wheels or the like within the container. The beam may be inserted in the container or extend along its exterior.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application relates to a process of making a compound of formula I. and to certain intermediate compounds that are made within the process of making the compound of formula I.

Abstract: An accessory has a substantially radiolucent frame, a floor-supported base, and a support structure extending between the base and one end of the frame. A second end of the frame is coupleable to a surgical table in a manner that permits the frame to articulate relative to the surgical table. The support structure is extendable and retractable to change the height at which the first end of the frame is supported above the base. The support structures is able to tilt front to rear and side to side relative to the base and the frame is able to tilt front to rear and side to side relative to the support structure. The frame is movable to a compact storage position having the second end of the frame supported on the base. A set of wheels are provided on the base to permit the accessory to be wheeled from one location to another.

Abstract: A sound isolation cap for use with a sound level meter. The cap has a bore in which a plug snugly fits. The plug, in the open position, allows air to travel between the exterior of the cap and the cap's interior cavity. In the closed position, the plug prevents air from traveling between the exterior of the cap and the interior cavity. Air may travel between the interior cavity and the exterior of the cap by way of two passages. One passage connects the interior cavity with the bore while the other passage connects the bore with the exterior of the cap. When in use, the microphone of the sound level meter is inserted into the interior cavity.

Abstract: A shoulder chair releasably attachable to a table including rails each mounted to the table via spacers. The shoulder chair has a back portion and side plate assemblies extending from opposing sides of the back portion. Each side plate assembly includes at least an inner side plate with forward and rearward slots which receive the rail spacers of the table therein.

Abstract: A surgical table extension features a patient support structure, a large area base, and a support leg. A first joint having at least two degrees of freedom is located between the patient support structure and the support leg. A second joint also having at least two degrees of freedom is located between the base and the support leg. There is a stop limiting the range of motion of the support leg such that a portion of the base area is constrained to be below the first joint irrespective of the position of the base.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention describes the synthesis of (4-bromophenyl) (4-piperidyl)methanone-(Z)-O-ethyloxime and its acid salts, and similar compounds, in high stereochemical purity.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application relates to a process of making a compound of formula I. and to certain intermediate compounds that are made within the process of making the compound of formula I.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application relates to a process of making a compound of formula I: and to certain intermediate compounds that are made within the process of making the compound of formula I.

Abstract: Five new methods for the formation of an improved liquid-crystal-on-silicon display are described, in which the device structure is enhanced by the photolithographic building of alignment posts among the mirror pixels of the micro-display. These five methods accommodate the fabrication of an optical interference multilayer, which improves the image quality of the reflected light. These five methods are: Silicon Dioxide Posts by Wet Etching. Amorphous Silicon Posts by Plasma Etching. Silicon Nitride Posts by Plug Filling. Insulation Material Posts by Lift-off. Polyimide Posts by Photosensitive Etching.

Abstract: In accordance with the objectives of the invention a new methodology is provided that assures that integrated process results are verified and assured prior to the installation of processing tools as part of modifying or updating of a semiconductor manufacturing foundry. The complete semiconductor manufacturing complement of processing tools is sub-divided into short-loops or sub-modules, which are then combined into a full loop. This combination of sub-modules into modules that closer approach a full complement of processing tools can be accomplished in a gradual manner, whereby one or more sub-loops are first combined and evaluated, to this combination one or more additional sub-groups may be added whereby each of these latter sub-groups may also have been created by combining one or more (original) sub-loops. This process is continued to the point where a full complement of process equipment has been created, completing the full processing loops of the semiconductor manufacturing facility.

Abstract: In accordance with the objectives of the invention a new methodology is provided that assures that integrated process results are verified and assured prior to the installation of processing tools as part of modifying or updating of a semiconductor manufacturing foundry. The complete semiconductor manufacturing complement of processing tools is sub-divided into short-loops or sub-modules, which are then combined into a full loop. This combination of sub-modules into modules that closer approach a full complement of processing tools can be accomplished in a gradual manner, whereby one or more sub-loops are first combined and evaluated, to this combination one or more additional sub-groups may be added whereby each of these latter sub-groups may also have been created by combining one or more (original) sub-loops. This process is continued to the point where a full complement of process equipment has been created, completing the full processing loops of the semiconductor manufacturing facility.