Abstract: Provided herein is a disinfecting device including a container containing a chlorhexidine-based solution having a chlorhexidine concentration of from 0.2-2.0% wt/vol. Provided also is a medical connector disinfected with the disinfecting device. A method of disinfecting a medical connector using the disinfecting device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A processing system may include a plasma chamber operable to generate a plasma, and an extraction assembly, arranged along a side of the plasma chamber. The extraction assembly may include an extraction plate including an extraction aperture, the extraction plate having a non-planar shape, and generating an extracted ion beam at a high angle of incidence with respect to a perpendicular to a plane of a substrate, when the plane of the substrate is arranged parallel to the side of the plasma chamber.

Abstract: An implant may include a body including a ring, the ring further defining an opening, and the body defining a transverse plane dividing the implant into a superior half and an inferior half. The ring may also define a radial direction and a circumferential direction. The implant may further include a first outer member attached to the ring, wherein the first outer member extends radially from the ring, wherein the first outer member defines one or more arches, and wherein the ring further defines a central channel extending through the implant.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring shelf inventory that combines bar code and RFID technologies to permit electronic data entry of item shelf assignments and real time reporting of item removal from display/dispensing storage shelves.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring shelf inventory that combines bar code and RFID technologies to permit electronic data entry of item shelf assignments and real time reporting of item removal from display/dispensing storage shelves.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring shelf inventory that combines bar code and RFID technologies to permit electronic data entry of item shelf assignments and real time reporting of item removal from display/dispensing storage shelves.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring shelf inventory that combines bar code and RFID technologies to permit electronic data entry of item shelf assignments and real time reporting of item removal from display/dispensing storage shelves.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring retail shelf inventory that combines bar code and RFID technologies to permit electronic data entry of retail item shelf assignments and real time reporting of item removal from display/dispensing shelves.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring retail shelf inventory that combines bar code and RFID technologies to permit electronic data entry of retail item shelf assignments and real time reporting of item removal from display/dispensing shelves.

Abstract: A data encoder-decoder which generates an encoded data element which can be stored in and retrieved from a reduced space memory element.

Abstract: A data encoder-decoder which generates an encoded data element which can be stored in and retrieved from a reduced space memory element.

Abstract: A data encoder-decoder which generates an encoded data element which can be stored in and retrieved from a reduced space memory element.

Abstract: A data encoder-decoder which generates an encoded data element which can be stored in and retrieved from a reduced space memory element.

Abstract: The invention includes methods in which oxide is formed within openings in a three-step process. A first step is deposition of oxide under a pressure of greater than 15 mTorr. A second step is removal of a portion of the oxide with an etch. A third step is an oxide deposition under a pressure of less than or equal to 10 mTorr. Methodology of the present invention can be utilized for forming trenched isolation regions, such as, for example, shallow trench isolation regions.

Abstract: A cap for a bottle to be protected from theft includes a covering portion for covering an opening of the bottle and an electronic article surveillance ("EAS") marker. The covering portion has a surface and a wall that extends downward from the surface and along a circumference of the surface. The EAS marker comprises a circular disk positioned within a cavity defined by an inner surface of the wall of the covering portion and a marker element attached to and extending downward from the circular disk. The marker element is insertable through the opening of the bottle and provides a signal that is detectable by an electronic article surveillance system.

Abstract: A conventional magnetomechanical EAS marker is modified to aid in authenticating an article of merchandise to which the marker is to be applied. The marker includes a housing, a magnetostrictive element in the housing, a bias magnet mounted to the housing, and an authentication element in the housing for indicating the authenticity of the item to which the marker is to be applied. The authentication element may be a printed logo, bar code or character string or a discrete element having distinctive or rare characteristics.

Abstract: An inventory of goods is protected from theft by affixing to at least some of the items of the inventory an electronic article surveillance marker. An indicia which indicates the presence of the marker is also applied to the items of the inventory. In some cases, the indicia may be applied to goods to deter theft thereof even though no EAS marker is present on the goods. The indicia may include a code that indicates to store personnel that no EAS marker is in fact present. When a marker is present, the indicia may provide guidance as to how to activate or deactivate the marker. Information as to what kind of marker is affixed may also be included in the indicia.

Abstract: An inventory of goods is protected from theft by affixing to at least some of the items of the inventory an electronic article surveillance marker. An indicia which indicates the presence of the marker is also applied to the items of the inventory. In some cases, the indicia may be applied to goods to deter theft thereof even though no EAS marker is present on the goods. The indicia may be provided whether the marker is affixed in a concealed or visible location on the goods and may also provide guidance as to how to activate or deactivate the marker.

Abstract: Novel photosensitizers related to rhodoporphyrins and phylloerythrin methyl ester, their preparation and use as photosensitizers for detection and treatment of tumors by photodynamic therapy. The novel photosensitizers accumulate and concentrate preferentially in tumor tissue, have strong light absorption in the 650 to 700 nm region and have reduced skin phototoxicity.