Abstract: A gloss scoring system includes: a camera configured to capture an image of a surface of an object; a gloss score module configured to determine a gloss score value corresponding to a glossiness of the surface of the object based on: a representation of the image; stored representations of images stored in memory; and stored gloss value scores associated with the stored representations, respectively; and a display control module configured to display on a display the image and the gloss score value corresponding to the glossiness of the surface of the object.

Abstract: A combination vending/return apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a series of rows and columns for receiving, storing and dispensing unfilled and filled large-volume water-containing bottles from and to consumers. The apparatus includes a computer-operated vending keyboard for making bottle selections for purchase and returns, and to handle electronic payment and credit transactions. Also included is a method to vend large-volume water bottles and retrieve used and emptied large-volume water bottles.

Abstract: A combination vending/return apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a series of rows and columns for receiving, storing and dispensing unfilled and filled large-volume water-containing bottles from and to consumers. The apparatus includes a computer-operated vending keyboard for making bottle selections for purchase and returns, and to handle electronic payment and credit transactions. Also included is a method to vend large-volume water bottles and retrieve used and emptied large-volume water bottles.

Abstract: A method of delivery of a combination therapy to the pulmonary system that includes providing a nebulizer and an aqueous solution comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic, and administering the solution to the patient using the nebulizer. The corticosteroid is budesonide, the beta-agonist is formoterol and the anticholinergic is tiotropium. A pharmaceutical composition is also described for the treatment of respiratory conditions and diseases comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic, and administering the solution to the patient using the nebulizer.

Abstract: A method of delivery of a combination therapy to the pulmonary system that includes providing a nebulizer and a fluid comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, and administering the solution to the patient using the nebulizer. The corticosteroid is budesonide, the beta-agonist is formoterol and the anticholinergic is tiotropium in a an aqueous solution, suspension or emulsion suitable for administration with the nebulizer.