Abstract: The invention disclosed comprises methods, apparatuses and compositions to treat acute and chronic wounds with pressures altered from atmospheric. The methods, apparatuses and compositions herein improve the performance of altered pressure wound therapy. The improvements also make the treatments more comfortable for the patient and the delivery of the treatment more convenient for clinicians. These improvements collectively result in improved compliance, improved efficacy, improved safety and improved efficiency, while limiting clinical errors in treatment.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for sealing, coating and adhering tissues are provided that utilize a polymeric system comprising at least a Polymer and a crosslinking agent; and, optionally, (i) a Gelation Disrupting Agent, (ii) an Augmentative Polymer or Monomer, (iii) an Adjunct Compound (iv) an Antimicrobial Agent (v) an Adhesion Enhancer, (vi) a Crosslink Augmentating Agent or any combination thereof. Additionally, a Therapeutic Agent may be incorporated.

Abstract: The invention disclosed comprises methods, apparatuses and compositions to treat acute and chronic wounds with pressures altered from atmospheric. The methods, apparatuses and compositions herein improve the performance of Altered Pressure wound therapy. The improvements also make the treatments more comfortable for the patient and the delivery of the treatment more convenient for clinicians. These improvements collectively result in improved efficacy, improved compliance, improved safety and improved clinical efficiency, while limiting clinical errors in treatment.

Abstract: A reservation system for making reservations in a shared memory buffer to store information from applications is logically partitioned in a number of fixed size indexed contiguous slots. The reservation system uses an atomic counter that is stored in the shared memory buffer. The value of the atomic counter can be associated with the index of a slot available for reservation. An application making a reservation increases the atomic counter value on a number of reserved slots to provide a value that is associated with the index of the next slot available for reservation. After the reservation is accomplished, the information is written into the reserved slots. The reservation system writes parsing information for further parsing to validate information in the shared memory buffer. The reservation system provides functionality for continuous and instantaneous dumping of the shared memory buffer into a file for cleaning and for wrapping the buffer.

Abstract: A reservation system for making reservations in a shared memory buffer to store information from applications is logically partitioned in a number of fixed size indexed contiguous slots. The reservation system uses an atomic counter that is stored in the shared memory buffer. The value of the atomic counter can be associated with the index of a slot available for reservation. An application making a reservation increases the atomic counter value on a number of reserved slots to provide a value that is associated with the index of the next slot available for reservation. After the reservation is accomplished, the information is written into the reserved slots. The reservation system writes parsing information for further parsing to validate information in the shared memory buffer. The reservation system provides functionality for continuous and instantaneous dumping of the shared memory buffer into a file for cleaning and for wrapping the buffer.

Abstract: A semisolid therapeutic delivery system and combination semisolid, multiparticulate therapeutic delivery system for therapeutic applications is provided which includes a biocompatible semisolid delivery system and a biocompatible combination semisolid, multiparticulate delivery system for injection, deposition, or implantation within the body to facilitate local or systemic therapeutic effects through the actions of incorporated medicaments or actions inherit to the system.

Abstract: A lightweight, movable lift usable in pairs for lifting and rotating vehicles to allow easy access to their undersides and engine compartments. A frame and upright slidably support a carriage which is moved up and down the upright by an actuator such as a hydraulic cylinder, compressed air cylinder or mechanically operated jack screw. A vehicle support rack is connected to the underside of each end of the vehicle and to a journal such that the journal is substantially aligned with the center of gravity of the vehicle. The journal is rotatably borne by the carriage as it moves up and down the upright, whereby the vehicle may be easily rotated once it has been lifted a sufficient distance. A follower mounted an appropriate distance radially from the center of rotation of the journal is received and controlled by a follower track mounted on the upright to rotate the vehicle as it is lifted. The lift allows the vehicle to be rotated a full 90 degrees when lifted for easy access to its underside.

Abstract: An auxiliary mirror attachment unit for mounting on a primary mirror is provided having a support housing and an optical reflecting element assembled with the housing. The support housing includes an integrally formed base plate and a peripheral wall projecting laterally from the plate. The reflecting element is of plate form having a peripheral edge of a configuration to interfit with the housing's peripheral wall. Mechanical interlocking of the reflecting element with the housing in assembled relationship is effected by cooperatively interfitting tongue and groove conformations formed on the respective peripheral edge of the reflecting element and on an inwardly facing surface of the peripheral wall. The support housing is formed from a material having a minimum degree of resilience to enable mechanical assembly with the reflecting element. Attachment of the unit to a primary mirror is accomplished by adhesive.