Abstract: Articles having functional surfaces, for example antimicrobial functional surfaces, are prepared by methods comprising anodization. Organophosphorous compounds are deposited on a surface by methods comprising anodization, followed by attaching functional compounds, functional oligomers or functional polymers. Alternatively, functional organophosphorous compounds, functional oligomers or functional polymers are deposited on a surface by methods comprising anodization.

Abstract: A viewing device adapted to support an imaging device includes a panel defining an imaging aperture to facilitate a capture of an image, by a camera sensor of the imaging device, of solar phenomena, and a viewing window to facilitate a view, by one of the human eyes, of the solar phenomena. The viewing window is arranged distally from a first longitudinal end of the panel relative to the imaging aperture and is arranged laterally offset from the imaging aperture. The viewing device also includes an optical filter attached to the panel and arranged covering the viewing window to filter parasitic light rays, and an engagement member adapted to releasably engage with the imaging device and retain the imaging device with the panel such that the camera sensor is aligned with the imaging aperture. The viewing device uses an authentication identification to eliminate the risk of counterfeiting and preserve safety.

Abstract: A viewing device adapted to support an imaging device includes a panel defining an imaging aperture to facilitate a capture of an image, by a camera sensor of the imaging device, of solar phenomena, and a viewing window to facilitate a view, by one of the human eyes, of the solar phenomena. The viewing window is arranged distally from a first longitudinal end of the panel relative to the imaging aperture and is arranged laterally offset from the imaging aperture. The viewing device also includes an optical filter attached to the panel and arranged covering the viewing window to filter parasitic light rays, and an engagement member adapted to releasably engage with the imaging device and retain the imaging device with the panel such that the camera sensor is aligned with the imaging aperture. The viewing device uses an authentication identification to eliminate the risk of counterfeiting and preserve safety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of photocatalyzed bonding of compounds directly to surface metal oxides and the articles obtained therefrom. The methods for preparing an article having a compound bonded to a metal oxide comprise applying a compound that includes a photograftable moiety to the surface of the article; and applying light to the compound.

Abstract: Articles having functional surfaces, for example antimicrobial functional surfaces, are prepared by methods comprising anodization. Organophosphorous compounds are deposited on a surface by methods comprising anodization, followed by attaching functional compounds, functional oligomers or functional polymers. Alternatively, functional organophosphorous compounds, functional oligomers or functional polymers are deposited on a surface by methods comprising anodization.

Abstract: Articles having functional surfaces, for example antimicrobial functional surfaces, are prepared by methods comprising anodization. Organophosphorous compounds are deposited on a surface by methods comprising anodization, followed by attaching functional compounds, functional oligomers or functional polymers. Alternatively, functional organophosphorous compounds, functional oligomers or functional polymers are deposited on a surface by methods comprising anodization.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to osteoinductive putties and other implantable compositions for repair of bone defects and other medical uses. Specifically, the technology pertains to carriers for use in implantable compositions, such as osteoinductive putties. The osteoinductive putties are made entirely from donor tissue such as demineralized bone matrix, and the putties have excellent physical properties. The present disclosure relates to osteoinductive putties, carriers, compositions, implants, kits, methods of making and methods of using any of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to osteoinductive putties and other implantable compositions for repair of bone defects and other medical uses. Specifically, the technology pertains to carriers for use in implantable compositions, such as osteoinductive putties. The osteoinductive putties are made entirely from donor tissue such as demineralized bone matrix, and the putties have excellent physical properties. The present disclosure relates to osteoinductive putties, carriers, compositions, implants, kits, methods of making and methods of using any of the foregoing.

Abstract: A protective covering for an immobilization device to be worn over a patient's lower extremity. The covering protects the immobilization device and underlying extremity from outside dirt, debris, and contagions, with the intention of achieving an overall improved healing rate. In various disclosed embodiments, this protective covering is either semi-permeable or impermeable to water, and includes any of a non-slip sole, pockets for holding ice packs with therapeutic effect, and a rechargeable battery.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions and methods for making a polymer substrate and a ligand that includes a proximal portion with a photoactive compound bound to the polymer substrate, a terminal portion with an anti-infective/anti-microbial compound, and a reactive portion attaching the proximal portion and the terminal portion.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a composition comprising a biological material and transition metal atoms selected from the group consisting of Group IVB, Group VB, Group VIB of the Periodic Chart and a combination thereof, bound to a surface of the biological material.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a composition comprising a first material; an adhesive material attached to the first material; a plurality of linker molecules bonded to the adhesive material; and a second material bonded to the linker molecules.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions and methods for making a polymer substrate and a ligand that includes a proximal portion with a photoactive compound bound to the polymer substrate, a terminal portion with an anti-infective/anti-microbial compound, and a reactive portion attaching the proximal portion and the terminal portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a novel method and system to analyze films using plasma to produce spectral data and analyzing the spectral data.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a novel method and system to analyze films using plasma to produce spectral data and analyzing the spectral data.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions and methods for making a polymer substrate and a ligand that includes a proximal portion with a photoactive compound bound to the polymer substrate, a terminal portion with an anti-infective/anti-microbial compound, and a reactive portion attaching the proximal portion and the terminal portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to osteoinductive putties and other implantable compositions for repair of bone defects and other medical uses. Specifically, the technology pertains to carriers for use in implantable compositions, such as osteoinductive putties. The osteoinductive putties are made entirely from donor tissue such as demineralized bone matrix, and the putties have excellent physical properties. The present disclosure relates to osteoinductive putties, carriers, compositions, implants, kits, methods of making and methods of using any of the foregoing.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a composition comprising a biological material and transition metal atoms selected from the group consisting of Group IVB, Group VB, Group VIB of the Periodic Chart and a combination thereof, bound to a surface of the biological material.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a composition comprising a biological material and transition metal atoms selected from the group consisting of Group IVB, Group VB, Group VIB of the Periodic Chart and a combination thereof, bound to a surface of the biological material.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions and methods for making a polymer substrate and a ligand that includes a proximal portion with a photoactive compound bound to the polymer substrate, a terminal portion with an anti-infective/anti-microbial compound, and a reactive portion attaching the proximal portion and the terminal portion.