Abstract: A building foundation that includes a plurality of foam pods disposed on a graded surface and a concrete structure disposed around the plurality of foam pods.

Abstract: A magnetic element may be generally configured with at least a write pole that has leading and trailing regions on an air bearing surface. The leading region may have a trailing width connected to a leading width of the trailing region via a transition feature to form a substantially T-shaped cross-section on the air bearing surface.

Abstract: A magnetic element may be generally configured with at least a write pole that has leading and trailing regions on an air bearing surface. The leading region may have a trailing width connected to a leading width of the trailing region via a transition feature to form a substantially T-shaped cross-section on the air bearing surface.

Abstract: A method for treating a chemically sensitive individual is provided. The method includes the steps of: collecting a blood sample from the individual; isolating normal mixed T and B lymphocytes from the blood sample; propagating the isolated mixed T and B lymphocytes to obtain propagated lymphocytes; lysing the propagated lymphocytes to obtain a lysate; and administering the lysate to the individual. A therapeutic dose of the lysate can be determined by skin testing, and the dose can be administered subcutaneously. The effects of the treatment on the individual can be reflected by clinical tests such as hematological immunological profiles and symptom and signs scores.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to nutrient enhanced foods and beverages which include certain levels of the most current Daily Recommended Intakes of macronutrients and Micronutrients, and the rationale for increased allowances during pregnancy. The foods and beverages of the invention generally comprise one or more macronutrients, vitamins and minerals recommended for consumption by pregnant or lactating women in an amount that is effective for enhancing the nutrition of pregnant and lactating women, and that is not harmful to developing fetuses or breast-feeding babies.

Abstract: A magnetic writer includes a write pole configured to reduce a skew effect during writing to a magnetic medium. A trailing portion of the write pole has a magnetic moment greater than a leading portion of the write pole.

Abstract: An electrode for laryngeal electromyography that is attachable to an insert device, endotracheal tune or other similar device that is also size adjustable by cutting to size. The attachable and size adjustable surface electrode of this invention consists of a flexible plate having an anterior and a posterior surface specifically for inserting in the human laryngopharynx adjacent to the cricothyroideus muscles (the vocal cords). An electrical conductive plate is mounted on the anterior surface to provide an electric contact with the cricothyroideus muscles. An insulated wire extends from the electrical conductive plate for monitoring or delivering electrical pulses to the cricothyroideus muscles. There are marked graduations parallel to a center line on the electrical conductive plate for cutting and sizing the flexible plate and electrical conductive plate to the size of the patient's laryngopharynx.

Abstract: An endotracheal electrode and optical positioning device usable in conjunction with an endotracheal tube having a short elongated triangular shaped body with a superior surface that projects towards the junction of the vocal cords, a posterior surface that projects towards the endotracheal tube or the posterior-interior surface of the cricoid cartilage, and generally straight right and left lateral surfaces that project anterior lateral on either side toward the vocal cords. The lateral surfaces are of appropriate dimensions for attachment of laryngeal surface electrodes. The body has a center opening or channel that wraps around, slides over, or otherwise attaches to an endotracheal tube or to a ventilatory apparatus. A docking recess on the proximal aspect of the superior surface is used for receiving a fiberoptic laryngoscope or a positioning rod. A tube is attachable to the docking recess and extends outward in conjunction with the endotracheal tube for insertion of the fiberoptic laryngoscope.

Abstract: An endotracheal positioning device having an elongated triangular shape with a superior surface that projects towards the junction of the vocal cords, a posterior surface that projects towards the endotracheal tube or the posterior-interior surface of the cricoid cartilage, and generally straight right and left lateral surfaces that project anterior lateral on either side toward the vocal cords. The lateral surface are of appropriate dimensions for attachment of laryngeal surface electrodes. The device has a center opening or channel that may wrap around, slide over, or may otherwise be attached to an endotracheal tube or to a high pressure ventilatory apparatus of any type. The device has an attachment or docking recess on its proximal aspect for an actuating rod or a fiber optic laryngoscope. This allows continuous viewing of the larynx for positioning, insertion, and continuous monitoring of the vocal cords during surgical procedures.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously injecting forming material (14) and a curing additive into a form (22). The apparatus (10) includes a container (12) of forming material (14) interconnected by a conduit (20) to a forming cavity (22). Forming material (14) is discharged into cavity (22) through conduit (20). An integrally formed chamber (36) is provided for simultaneously supplying additive to the discharging forming material (14). Forming material (14) is forced into cavity (22) while simultaneously forcing the additive into the path of the discharging forming material (14).