Abstract: An electrotransport system for delivery of a cationic drug. The system has a donor anodic reservoir having an insoluble biocompatible polymeric anion source embedded in the reservoir. The anion source has precipitating anions that can precipitate out metal ions generated from sacrificial metal of the anode during electrotransport.

Abstract: An environmental temperature control system comprises one or more thermostats (10). The or each thermostat is integrated into an electronic control circuit having an external temperature sensor means (12), with a floor temperature sensor means (14) and a room ambient temperature sensor means (16) provided for the or each thermostat. All of the temperature readings from the sensor means in the or each thermostat are intended to be fed to a processing means to control the floor temperature of an underfloor heating system in one or more rooms or areas of a building.

Abstract: An electrotransport system for delivery of an electrotransport cationic drug. The system has an anode that has a precipitating anion source. The precipitating anions from the precipitating anion source combines with metal ions generated from sacrificial metal of the anode during electrotransport to form precipitates. Metal that can form the metal ions are embedded in the anode.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly includes a rotor with an ABS tone ring insert assembly that functions as a rotation indicator in an anti-lock braking system. The insert is positioned in the hat of a rotor disc in a spaced relationship and is mounted to the mounting flange of the rotor disc. Forming the ring insert separately from the rotor disc also allows different coating materials to be used on the tone ring that may be more heat resistant. The ring insert assembly can be made of powder metal or made as a cast iron cylinder with a toothed cap made of powder metal having a corrosion resistant coating. Cost savings can be realized along with high performance when only a portion of the assembly if made of powder metal and coated.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the non-invasive, transdermal administration by electrotransport of nesiritide, or pharmaceutically acceptable nesiritide salts, to patients in need of treatment with nesiritide. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of congestive heart failure that involve the administration of nesiritide, or pharmaceutically acceptable nesiritide salts, by electrotransport to patients that suffer from congestive heart failure.

Abstract: The present invention features a system and method for securely holding a fiber optic drop cable splice in place and for creating a watertight splice by encapsulating two or more fiber optic cables having one or more spliced fiber optic strands in an enclosure with an encapsulant to create a permanent, watertight fiber-optic splicing system and method.

Abstract: A novel highly grafted, functionalized olefin polymer is provided comprising the reaction product of a method comprising reacting an acylating agent with a mixture comprising an olefin polymer having a number average molecular weight of between about 5,000 to about 100,000 and a diluent in the presence of a free radical initiator to provide an acylated olefin polymer which is further reacted with a polyamine to provide the grafted functionalized olefin polymer dispersant. Lubricating oil concentrates and compositions containing the highly grafted, functionalized olefin polymer and uses thereof also are provided.

Abstract: A method and system for remote surveillance information processing by an end user to ensure the safety of personnel, facilities and property. The user remotely accesses video streams from one or more cameras at each of a set of stores, facilities or other locations. After reviewing video streams for a specific audit item or guard tour stop, the user can input into the computer a classification of the audited video stream according to a set of predefined criteria. The user then generates a report summarizing the reviewed items and their classifications, which is transmitted to designated recipients. The present invention also includes a networked computer system for generating, performing and modifying audits and guard tours, creating guard audit reports, and providing access to the images that support the conclusions contained in the reports.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable defibrillator having a capacitor adapted to receive an electrical charge to deliver a defibrillation charge. Power terminals are provided to receive line power. A charging circuit is provided to charge the capacitor from line power after the power terminals receive line power. Therefore, the defibrillator is capable of receiving line power, such as standard 120 VAC, to charge the defibrillator's capacitor. By charging the capacitor directly through line power, the capacitor is charged in much less time than searching for and replacing a defibrillator battery.

Abstract: Defibrillator assemblies and methods to wirelessly transfer energy from an external source to a battery or other rechargeable power source within the defibrillator assembly. The transfer of energy may be through a non-contact interface on a defibrillator cradle or a docking station that mounts the defibrillator. The rate of energy transfer may be equal to the energy drain caused by self-discharge and automated self-testing. Accordingly, since the rate of energy transfer is lower than that required to run the defibrillator system continuously, several wireless methods of energy transfer may be used. In addition, the defibrillator assembly may communicate diagnostic and non-diagnostic data to the external source.

Abstract: A video display system utilizing a video source and an image intensifier having a substrate. A video image source positions at the substrate to provide a photon signal. A photocathode element at the substrate converts the photon signal into electrons. An optically transparent body having first and second surfaces is placed opposite the substrate spaced therefrom. A vacuum chamber is formed between the substrate and the first surface of the second optically transparent body. A fluorescing layer is positioned on said first surface of the second optically transparent body. A source of electrical power provides a voltage potential between the photocathode layer and said fluorescing layer. The intensified video image exits the second surface of the second optically transparent body for viewing.

Abstract: A disposable toilet receptacle includes a bag and a funnel made of a sheet-like liquid-impermeable material, such as plastic film. The plastic film of which the bag is made may be a vapor barrier film. The top edge of the bag has a closure. The tapering body of the funnel is connected to the interior of the bag along a line extending between the side edges of the bag that defines a boundary between an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The portion of the funnel having the wide opening or inlet is disposed in the upper chamber, and the portion of the funnel having the narrower opening or outlet is disposed in the lower chamber. The lower chamber may have in it a gellable hydrophilic material that absorbs liquid waste. The portion of the funnel disposed in the upper chamber is, when fully extended, longer than the upper chamber. The outlet end of the funnel may be a flutter valve that prevents backflow of waste. To use the bag, a user opens the closure and extends the funnel.

Abstract: A miss distance indicator data processing and recording apparatus compris an antenna which receives an RF missile telemetry signal from a missile attempting to intercept a target and a translated RF missile telemetry signal from an AN/DRQ-4 miss distance indicator which is on board the target. A first telemetry receiver filters, amplifies and down converts the RF missile telemetry signal to a first predetection carrier signal, and a second telemetry receiver filters, amplifies and down converts the translated RF missile telemetry signal to a second predetection carrier signal. The first and second predetection carrier signals are then supplied to an analog magnetic tape recorder which records the signals. The first and second predetection carrier signals are also supplied to a double balanced mixer which is connected to a frequency analyzer.

Abstract: A filter cartridge for separation of aqueous colloidal suspensions utilizing a shell which forms a chamber having a colloidal suspension inlet and outlets for permeate and concentrate streams. A core is placed within the shell and includes a plurality of filter elements which are located in overlying relationship with one another. Each filter element possesses a relative rigid backing member and a filter membrane. The core is fastened to the shell by connecting a plurality of the backing members to the body of the core.

Abstract: An electron-optical image tube including a photocathode, an extraction electrode consisting of a mesh on the emission side of the photocathode, and a focussing electrode on the side of the mesh remote from the photocathode, achieves increased time resolution, improved spatial resolution, and reduced magnification at a phosphor screen by making the photocathode to mesh spacing small compared with the mesh to focussing electrode spacing. An improved photocathode plate avoids large electric fields at sharp points on the photocathode surface. Additional annular electrodes and flared deflector electrodes in the drift section of the tube prevent scattering of electrons from the tube walls on to the screen.

Abstract: A laser comprises a cell containing xenon at high pressure and has its walls previous to high-velocity electrons. The cell is of cylindrical shape and constitutes the anode of a field-emission diode with the cathode of the diode surrounding the anode. Electrons emitted from the cathode thus travel radially inwardly and penetrate the anode walls to excite lasing action.

Abstract: An electron-optical image tube is provided which avoids the limitations imposed by photographic and image storage techniques and which enables a direct linear intensity profile of a pulse train to be obtained. The image tube, instead of having a phosphor screen, has a disc with one or more slit apertures therethrough and a photoelectron image is scanned across the aperture or apertures. The time spacing of the light pulses can be adjusted so that the time of the image tube coincides with the fixed aperture or apertures in the disc when a continuous circular scan is used.