Abstract: A manometry system includes a manometric catheter configured to sense pressure within a gastrointestinal tract, a wireless assembly configured for transmitting/receiving signals to/from the catheter, and a base unit configured to calibrate the catheter prior to usage thereof and to store and charge a wireless electronics module of the wireless assembly.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to tile spacing devices for insertion between tiles being spaced apart from one another and/or from other features on a surface. The spacers include a wedge portion and a tongue portion. Unlike previous wedges used for tile spacing, at least one face of the wedge described herein is indented. When inserted between adjacent tiles, at least the indented portion of the face will not contact a tile, which can minimize adhesion of grout, mortar, and adhesives to the spacer, facilitating its removal. The tongue portion of the spacer extends beyond the face of adjacent flat tiles, even when the entire wedge portion is inserted into the inter-tile space. The tongue portion can be gripped by a user to facilitate removal of the spacer from set tiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to materials and methods for preparing a surface to receive a covering. A non-woven fabric is adhered to the surface using an adhesive, and a cementitious bondant is applied to the fabric, either before or after adhering it to the surface. The covering can thereafter be bound to the bondant. In this way, the covering is adhered to the surface by way of an underlayment that can improve the adhesion of the covering to the surface, simplify installation, prevent propagation of cracks from the surface to the covering, and prevent surface topography from affecting the smoothness of the covering.

Abstract: The invention relates to materials and methods for preparing a surface to receive a covering. A non-woven fabric is adhered to the surface using an adhesive, and a cementitious bondant is applied to the fabric, either before or after adhering it to the surface. The covering can thereafter be bound to the bondant. In this way, the covering is adhered to the surface by way of an underlayment that can improve the adhesion of the covering to the surface, simplify installation, prevent propagation of cracks from the surface to the covering, and prevent surface topography from affecting the smoothness of the covering.

Abstract: The current system design is an network connected client (including but not limited to any Internet browser, Intranet client, PDA device, etc.)-based employee onboarding and tracking software. The present invention utilizes a very detailed and comprehensive system of checklists. These checklists create structure, accountability, accuracy, and completeness with built in safeguards from initial job offer through employee training and the first day of the job. The unique characteristics of the present invention can effortlessly help recruiters, managers, human resource specialists, training coordinators, supervisors process and hire more employees with increased productivity. It is envisioned as a web-based application that can be replicated for multiple client usage with independent databases.