Abstract: A method (200) for compatibility analysis and performance verification. Profile data is received (210) for a first profile from a first device and for other profiles from other devices, including a profile received from a second device. A request is received (215) from the first device to identify a profile with profile data compatible with the profile data of the first profile. The profile data of the first profile is compared (220) with profile data of the other profiles to identify compatibility, and the compatible profiles are reported to the first device. A selection of a compatible profile is received (225) from the first device. A request for an item is received (315) from the first device. An instruction is sent regarding the item (320) to the third device. A confirmation regarding the instruction is received (330) from the fourth device. The item is enabled (335).

Abstract: An air tool monitoring apparatus includes a housing having a hollow chamber formed therein, and also having an inlet and an outlet formed therein, each of the inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber. The apparatus also includes first and second sensors for sensing condition indicative of tool usage and wear, a battery disposed in the housing, a generator for recharging the battery, and a microprocessor operatively connected to the housing and including a timer, a memory storage module, and a unique identifier. The apparatus may include a baffle for guiding air past the generator. The apparatus further includes a switch for starting and stopping the timer, and a communication device for sending data from the microprocessor to a data collection device. Methods of using the apparatus, along with systems for monitoring and reporting on usage of multiple air tools equipped with the apparatus, are also described.

Abstract: An air tool monitoring apparatus includes a housing having a hollow chamber formed therein, and also having an inlet and an outlet formed therein, each of the inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with the chamber. The apparatus also includes a first sensor for sensing a condition indicative of tool usage, a battery disposed in the housing, and a microprocessor operatively connected to the housing and including a timer, a memory storage module, and a unique identifier. The apparatus further includes a switch for starting and stopping the timer, and a communication device for sending data from the microprocessor to a data collection device. The apparatus may additionally include a second sensor for sensing a condition indicative of tool wear. Methods of using the apparatus, along with systems for monitoring and reporting on usage of multiple air tools equipped with the apparatus, are also described.

Abstract: An air tool monitoring apparatus includes a housing having a hollow chamber formed therein, and also having an inlet and an outlet formed therein, each of the inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber. The apparatus also includes first and second sensors for sensing condition indicative of tool usage and wear, a battery disposed in the housing, a generator for recharging the battery, and a microprocessor operatively connected to the housing and including a timer, a memory storage module, and a unique identifier. The apparatus may include a baffle for guiding air past the generator. The apparatus further includes a switch for starting and stopping the timer, and a communication device for sending data from the microprocessor to a data collection device. Methods of using the apparatus, along with systems for monitoring and reporting on usage of multiple air tools equipped with the apparatus, are also described.

Abstract: An air tool monitoring apparatus includes a housing having a hollow chamber formed therein, and also having an inlet and an outlet formed therein, each of the inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with the chamber. The apparatus also includes a first sensor for sensing a condition indicative of tool usage, a battery disposed in the housing, and a microprocessor operatively connected to the housing and including a timer, a memory storage module, and a unique identifier. The apparatus further includes a switch for starting and stopping the timer, and a communication device for sending data from the microprocessor to a data collection device. The apparatus may additionally include a second sensor for sensing a condition indicative of tool wear. Methods of using the apparatus, along with systems for monitoring and reporting on usage of multiple air tools equipped with the apparatus, are also described.

Abstract: Polysaccharide-containing extracts isolated from a host cell containing nucleotide sequences encoding genes pamA, pamB and pamC, wherein the extract is capable of inhibiting biofilm formation produced by gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and methods to inhibit biofilm formation or remove biofilms that have already formed.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an antibiofilm enzyme, a soluble ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase similar to the dspB gene (DispersinB®), and an antimicrobial for preventing growth and proliferation of biofilm-embedded microorganisms in acute and chronic wounds, and methods of treatment. The invention further provides methods for preparing medical devices, and in particular, wound care devices using soluble ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase based antimicrobial compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial deoxyribonuclease-based compositions that inhibit growth and proliferation of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The present invention also relates to methods of administering the compositions in the treatment and prevention of S. aureus infections. The present invention also relates to methods of administering the compositions in the eradication of S. aureus nasal carriage, in order to prevent the transmission of S. aureus bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial deoxyribonuclease-based compositions that inhibit growth and proliferation of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The present invention also relates to methods of administering the compositions in the treatment and prevention of S. aureus infections. The present invention also relates to methods of administering the compositions in the eradication of S. aureus nasal carriage, in order to prevent the transmission of S.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for producing genetically transformed plants exhibiting antibiofilm activity against bacterial pathogens are disclosed. Bacterial cells and plant transformation vectors include dspB genes encoding DispersinB antibiofilm enzymes of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences for soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or active fragments or variants thereof which promote detachment of bacterial cells from a biofilm are provided. An isolated mutant bacteria which forms biofilm colonies which tightly adhere to surface but which are unable to release cells into the medium or spread over the surface is also provided. In additions, methods are described for modulating detachment of bacterial cells from biofilm by mutating soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or altering its expression or activity are also provided. Also provided are compositions, methods and devices for preventing, inhibiting and treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an antibiofilm enzyme, a soluble ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase similar to the dspB gene (DispersinB®), and an antimicrobial for preventing growth and proliferation of biofilm-embedded microorganisms in acute and chronic wounds, and methods of treatment. The invention further provides methods for preparing medical devices, and in particular, wound care devices using soluble ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase based antimicrobial compositions.

Abstract: Polysaccharide-containing extracts isolated from a host cell containing nucleotide sequences encoding genes pamA, pamB and pamC, wherein the extract is capable of inhibiting biofilm formation produced by gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and methods to inhibit biofilm formation or remove biofilms that have already formed.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences for soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or active fragments or variants thereof which promote detachment of bacterial cells from a biofilm are provided. An isolated mutant bacteria which forms biofilm colonies which tightly adhere to surface but which are unable to release cells into the medium or spread over the surface is also provided. In additions, methods are described for modulating detachment of bacterial cells from biofilm by mutating soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or altering its expression or activity are also provided. Also provided are compositions, methods and devices for preventing, inhibiting and treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences for soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or active fragments or variants thereof which promote detachment of bacterial cells from a biofilm are provided. An isolated mutant bacteria which forms biofilm colonies which tightly adhere to surface but which are unable to release cells into the medium or spread over the surface is also provided. In additions, methods are described for modulating detachment of bacterial cells from biofilm by mutating soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or altering its expression or activity are also provided. Also provided are compositions, methods and devices for preventing, inhibiting and treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an antibiofilm enzyme, a soluble ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase similar to the dspB gene (DispersinB™), and an antimicrobial for preventing growth and proliferation of biofilm-embedded microorganisms in acute and chronic wounds, and methods of treatment. The invention further provides methods for preparing medical devices, and in particular, wound care devices using DispersinB™-based antimicrobial compositions.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences for soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or active fragments or variants thereof which promote detachment of bacterial cells from a biofilm are provided. An isolated mutant bacteria which forms biofilm colonies which tightly adhere to surface but which are unable to release cells into the medium or spread over the surface is also provided. In additions, methods are described for modulating detachment of bacterial cells from biofilm by mutating soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or altering its expression or activity are also provided. Also provided are compositions, methods and devices for preventing, inhibiting and treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial deoxyribonuclease-based compositions that inhibit growth and proliferation of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The present invention also relates to methods of administering the compositions in the treatment and prevention of S. aureus infections. The present invention also relates to methods of administering the compositions in the eradication of S. aureus nasal carriage, in order to prevent the transmission of S.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences for soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or active fragments or variants thereof which promote detachment of bacterial cells from a biofilm are provided. An isolated mutant bacteria which forms biofilm colonies which tightly adhere to surface but which are unable to release cells into the medium or spread over the surface is also provided. In additions, methods are described for modulating detachment of bacterial cells from biofilm by mutating soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or altering its expression or activity are also provided. Also provided are compositions, methods and devices for preventing, inhibiting and treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences for soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or active fragments or variants thereof which promote detachment of bacterial cells from a biofilm are provided. An isolated mutant bacteria which forms biofilm colonies which tightly adhere to surface but which are unable to release cells into the medium or spread over the surface is also provided. In additions, methods are described for modulating detachment of bacterial cells from biofilm by mutating soluble, ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase or altering its expression or activity are also provided. Also provided are compositions, methods and devices for preventing, inhibiting and treating bacterial infections.