Abstract: The present invention is directed to topical ophthalmic compositions of a lipophilic compound and an oligomeric or polymeric carrier wherein the compositions are useful in the treatment and prevention of macular degeneration. The invention also includes methods of treating macular degeneration by using a topical ophthalmic composition of a lipophilic compound and an oligomeric or polymeric carrier.

Abstract: A structure of a circuitry substrate for securing an area from tampering is disclosed. The structure includes a circuitry substrate with at least one of a top tamper enclosure and a bottom tamper enclosure covering a component in a protected area of the circuitry substrate. The top and bottom tamper enclosures are adhesively bonded to a surface of the circuitry substrate, and a tear initiation site is added to a side of the perimeter of circuitry substrate bordering the protected area that includes at least one tamper enclosure, such that the tear initiation site is located and configured to enable propagation of a delamination of at least one internal layer of the circuitry substrate and a severing of a security circuit when a removal force is applied to the at least one of the top tamper enclosure and the bottom tamper enclosure.

Abstract: A tissue-removing catheter for removing tissue in a body lumen includes a catheter body assembly having an axis and proximal and distal end portions spaced apart from one another along the axis. At least a portion of the catheter body assembly is sized and shaped to be received in the body lumen. A handle is mounted to the proximal end portion of the catheter body assembly and operable to cause rotation of the catheter body assembly. The handle includes internal handle components that interface with the catheter body assembly. The internal handle components provide at least four interface locations spaced axially along the catheter body assembly. A tissue-removing element is mounted on the distal end portion of the catheter body assembly. The tissue-removing element is configured to remove the tissue as the tissue-removing element is rotated by the catheter body assembly within the body lumen.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating macular degeneration and other forms of retinal disease whose etiology involves the accumulation of A2E and/or lipofuscin, and, more specifically, for preventing the formation and/or accumulation of A2E are disclosed.

Abstract: A gel filled electrical connector is disclosed and claimed. The connector has a base configured to house a gel fill insulating material and a plurality of 10-gauge or larger diameter wires; the base comprising a plurality of wire receptacles to receive a plurality of wires in a cavity in the base; a top cover sized to be securely and removably attached to the base, wherein the top cover comprises a plurality of wire connectors to strip insulation from the plurality of wire and to electrically connect the plurality of wires; and a gel deposited into the cavity to provide moisture resistance to the plurality of wires and plurality of wire connectors.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating macular degeneration and other forms of retinal disease whose etiology involves the accumulation of A2E and/or lipofuscin, and, more specifically, for preventing the formation and/or accumulation of A2E are disclosed.

Abstract: An electrically switchable optical modulator for modulating an optical wavefront transmitted therethrough, comprising a birefringent first optical element and a birefringent second optical element each having respective ordinary and extraordinary refractive indices. A birefringent liquid crystal material is sandwiched between the first and second optical elements. The extraordinary refractive index of the liquid crystal material is electrically switchable between: a first state in which it has a first value; and, a second state in which it has a second value different from the first value. One or both of the first value and the second value is un-matched to the extraordinary refractive index of the first optical element in respect of light polarised in a first direction of linear polarisation, and is un-matched to the extraordinary refractive index of the second optical element in respect of light polarised in a second direction of linear polarisation orthogonal to the first direction.

Abstract: A replaceable tray for inserting into an exit path of a bee hive includes: (a) a tray body having a base and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base and surrounding a periphery of the base, the base and the at least one side wall defining an interior of the tray body, and the at least one side wall having an upper end defining an upper rim of the tray body; (b) a removable top bonded to the upper rim for sealing the interior of the tray body; and (c) a powdered plant treatment agent in the interior of the tray body and supported on the base when the tray body is upright.

Abstract: An induction luminaire system for use in high-moisture environments includes a transmitter coupling structure housing an induction transmitter having a first planar coil. The transmitter coupling structure is received with a wall fitting or a lighting niche. An induction receiver has a second planar coil to receive an induction signal from the first planar coil, wherein the induction receiver is in electrical communication with the light module, and wherein the induction receiver provides power from the received induction signal to a light module. A receiver coupling structure houses the induction receiver. The first planar coil of the induction transmitter is positioned substantially parallel and co-axial with the second planar coil of the induction receiver, and both the first and second planar coils are positioned at least partially within the interior of the underwater wall fitting or the interior of the underwater lighting niche.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a breakaway switch comprising a housing connected to a trailer. An alarm sensor is positioned within the housing. The alarm sensor is operatively connected to a power source, is operatively connected to an alarm, and is operatively connected to at least one trailer brake. A cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to a tow vehicle and the second end is removably connected to the housing. When the second end is separated from the housing, the alarm sensor sends a signal to an audible or optical alarm to notify an operator that the trailer has separated from a tow vehicle, and the alarm sensor sends a signal to the at least one trailer brake to cause the at least one trailer brake to activate.

Abstract: A tubing connector system is configured to connect first and second pieces of medical tubing. The tubing connector system includes a male module and a female module. The female module is retained in connection to the male module by a plurality of locking mechanisms. The plurality of locking mechanisms are configured to prevent the male module and female module from being reconnected after the male module has been separated from the female module. The tubing connector system also includes a valve assembly that includes a first valve member contained within the male module and a second valve member contained within the female module. The first and second valve members are interconnected in a gimbaled relationship.

Abstract: An injection method of use for treating a production fluid from a wellhead. An injection system comprising a chemical tanks, a skid assembly, a bacteria monitor, and a control panel. An actuated three-way valve selectively opens and closes to allow a portion of the production fluid into the bacteria monitor. The injection system adapted to selectively open the actuated three-way valve to receive a portion of the production fluid from the wellhead, receiving a portion of the production fluid from the wellhead, monitoring a chemical composition of the production fluid, selectively adding a mixture of chemicals from one or more chemical storage tanks into the production fluid, injecting the resulting mixture back into the wellhead, and monitoring the production fluid and modifying mixtures from the one or more chemical storage tanks and/or closing the actuated three-way valve according to a desired mixture.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating macular degeneration and other forms of retinal disease whose etiology involves the accumulation of A2E and/or lipofuscin, and, more specifically, for preventing the formation and/or accumulation of A2E are disclosed.

Abstract: An electrically switchable optical modulator for modulating an optical wavefront transmitted therethrough, comprising a birefringent first optical element and a birefringent second optical element each having respective ordinary and extraordinary refractive indices. A birefringent liquid crystal material is sandwiched between the first and second optical elements. The extraordinary refractive index of the liquid crystal material is electrically switchable between: a first state in which it has a first value; and, a second state in which it has a second value different from the first value. One or both of the first value and the second value is un-matched to the extraordinary refractive index of the first optical element in respect of light polarised in a first direction of linear polarisation, and is un-matched to the extraordinary refractive index of the second optical element in respect of light polarised in a second direction of linear polarisation orthogonal to the first direction.

Abstract: An induction luminaire system for use in high-moisture environments includes a transmitter coupling structure housing an induction transmitter having a first planar coil. The transmitter coupling structure is received with a wall fitting or a lighting niche. An induction receiver has a second planar coil to receive an induction signal from the first planar coil, wherein the induction receiver is in electrical communication with the light module, and wherein the induction receiver provides power from the received induction signal to a light module. A receiver coupling structure houses the induction receiver. The first planar coil of the induction transmitter is positioned substantially parallel and co-axial with the second planar coil of the induction receiver, and both the first and second planar coils are positioned at least partially within the interior of the underwater wall fitting or the interior of the underwater lighting niche.

Abstract: An induction luminaire system for use in high-moisture environments includes a transmitter coupling structure housing an induction transmitter having a first planar coil. An exterior of the transmitter coupling structure is engageable with a wall fitting or a lighting niche. The transmitter coupling structure has a rear surface which extends into the wall fitting or the lighting niche not more than a predetermined distance. An induction receiver has a second planar coil to receive an induction signal from the first planar coil, wherein the induction receiver is in electrical communication with the light module, and wherein the induction receiver provides power from the received induction signal to a light module. A receiver coupling structure houses the induction receiver and having an interior recess, wherein a portion of the transmitter coupling structure housing the first planar coil is removably positionable within the interior recess.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating macular degeneration and other forms of retinal disease whose etiology involves the accumulation of A2E and/or lipofuscin, and, more specifically, for preventing the formation and/or accumulation of A2E are disclosed

Abstract: A tissue-removing catheter for removing tissue in a body lumen includes a catheter body assembly having an axis and proximal and distal end portions spaced apart from one another along the axis. At least a portion of the catheter body assembly is sized and shaped to be received in the body lumen. A handle is mounted to the proximal end portion of the catheter body assembly and operable to cause rotation of the catheter body assembly. The handle includes internal handle components that interface with the catheter body assembly. The internal handle components provide at least four interface locations spaced axially along the catheter body assembly. A tissue-removing element is mounted on the distal end portion of the catheter body assembly. The tissue-removing element is configured to remove the tissue as the tissue-removing element is rotated by the catheter body assembly within the body lumen.

Abstract: A replaceable tray for inserting into an exit path of a bee hive includes: (a) a tray body having a base and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base and surrounding a periphery of the base, the base and the at least one side wall defining an interior of the tray body, and the at least one side wall having an upper end defining an upper rim of the tray body; (b) a removable top bonded to the upper rim for sealing the interior of the tray body; and (c) a powdered plant treatment agent in the interior of the tray body and supported on the base when the tray body is upright.

Abstract: A tray for positioning in an exit path of a bee hive comprises a base, a bee entrance end, and a bee exit end. Spaced apart side walls extend upwardly from the base. The sidewalls extend generally lengthwise between the bee entrance end and bee exit end. A plurality of posts extend upwardly from the base and are positioned between the bee entrance end and the bee exit end. The posts are generally circular in cross-section. The posts act as obstacles around which the bees must walk to reach the bee exit end from the bee entrance end.