Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an anticoagulant and pyruvic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dissolvable film adapted to adhere to an oral mucosal tissue of a subject, wherein the film comprises at least three indigestible hydrophilic polymers constituting from 35% to 55% of the film dry weight and wherein the at least three polymers comprise xanthan gum and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) in a weight ratio of between 1:0.8-1.6, and at least one other cellulose based polymer. Optionally, the film may further include an active agent in an amount of 0.01% to 35% of the film dry weight. Disclosed also is a method for preparing the film and a method for treating or preventing oral conditions comprising implementing the film. Particularly, the film may be applied between dentures and the gums of the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dissolvable film adapted to adhere to an oral mucosal tissue of a subject, wherein the film comprises at least three indigestible hydrophilic polymers constituting from 35% to 55% of the film dry weight and wherein the at least three polymers comprise xanthan gum and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) in a weight ratio of between 1:0.8-1.6, and at least one other cellulose based polymer. Optionally, the film may further include an active agent in an amount of 0.01% to 35% of the film dry weight. Disclosed also is a method for preparing the film and a method for treating or preventing oral conditions comprising implementing the film. Particularly, the film may be applied between dentures and the gums of the user.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and stacked die assemblies, and methods of fabricating the devices and assemblies for increasing semiconductor device density are provided.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and stacked die assemblies, and methods of fabricating the devices and assemblies for increasing semiconductor device density are provided.

Abstract: An optical encoder includes a code strip having a first side, a second side, a first track comprising indicia thereon, and a second track comprising indicia thereon. The code strip is moveable along a displacement path with respect to the optical encoder. A light source positioned on the first side of the code strip directs light toward the code strip. A first detector element is positioned on the second side of the code strip and is generally aligned with the first track of the code strip. A second detector element is positioned on the second side of the code strip and is generally aligned with the second track of the code strip. The second detector element is also positioned so that the second detector element is located a spaced distance along the displacement path from the first detector element.

Abstract: An encoder having a code pattern on a carrier and an emitter detector module is disclosed. The code pattern includes alternating reflective and opaque regions on a carrier that includes a planar surface. The emitter-detector module includes a light source that generates light and directs a portion of the generated light at the first side of the carrier and a first detector that detects light reflected from one of the reflective regions. The reflective regions include a three-dimensional element for directing light from the light source onto the first detector. The element has a surface that is inclined at an oblique angle with respect to the planar surface. The code pattern moves with respect to the emitter-detector module. The three-dimensional element can include a reflective imaging element that images the light source onto a surface of the first detector.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and stacked die assemblies, and methods of fabricating the devices and assemblies for increasing semiconductor device density are provided.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and stacked die assemblies, and methods of fabricating the devices and assemblies for increasing semiconductor device density are provided.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and stacked die assemblies, and methods of fabricating the devices and assemblies for increasing semiconductor device density are provided.

Abstract: An optical encoder system is disclosed with a single pattern medium having a first coded pattern disposed on the first side, a second coded pattern disposed on the second side, a first optical encoder disposed toward the first side, and a second optical encoder disposed toward the second side. An optical encoder device is disclosed with a first coded pattern disposed on the first side, and a second coded pattern disposed on the second side. There is disclosed a method for using an optical encoder device to obtain information related to a motor which includes the steps of illuminating a first coded pattern disposed on a first side of a pattern medium, illuminating a second coded pattern disposed on a second side of the pattern medium, detecting light reflected from the first side, detecting light reflected from the second side, and analyzing the reflected light.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and stacked die assemblies, and methods of fabricating the devices and assemblies for increasing semiconductor device density are provided.

Abstract: An optical encoder includes a code strip having a first side, a second side, a first track comprising indicia thereon, and a second track comprising indicia thereon. The code strip is moveable along a displacement path with respect to the optical encoder. A light source positioned on the first side of the code strip directs light toward the code strip. A first detector element is positioned on the second side of the code strip and is generally aligned with the first track of the code strip. A second detector element is positioned on the second side of the code strip and is generally aligned with the second track of the code strip. The second detector element is also positioned so that the second detector element is located a spaced distance along the displacement path from the first detector element.

Abstract: A Low-Cost Absolute Linear Optical Encoder (“LALOE”) for determining the absolute position of a read-head within the LALOE relative to a codestrip is disclosed. The LALOE may include an emitter module within the read-head, the emitter module having a plurality of light sources arranged in an light source pattern and a 90° Out-Of-Phase light source; and a detector module within the read-head, the detector module having a plurality of photo-detectors arranged in a photo-detector pattern corresponding to the light source pattern and a 90° Out-Of-Phase photo-detector corresponding to the 90° Out-Of-Phase light source.

Abstract: A composition for reducing pain at a surgical wound site or trauma site comprising oxidized regenerated cellulose and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, where the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is an acid having a secondary amine group; and a method of reducing localized pain at a surgical wound site or trauma site.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting characteristics of a microelectronic substrate. The microelectronic substrate can have a first surface with first topographical features, such as roughness elements, and a second surface facing opposite from the first surface and having second topographical features, such as protruding conductive structures. In one embodiment, the apparatus can include a support member configured to carry the microelectronic substrate with a first portion of the first surface exposed and a second portion of the second surface exposed. The apparatus can further include a topographical feature detector positioned proximate to support member and aligned with the first portion of the first surface of the microelectronic substrate to detect characteristics, such as a roughness, of the first surface while the microelectronic substrate is carried by the support member.