Abstract: An electrode assembly and construction method therefor for use in small high performance batteries suitable for implantable medical device applications. The electrode assembly comprises a stack of precisely aligned planar elements including alternately arranged positive and negative planar electrodes having a planar separator interposed between adjacent electrodes. Each electrode is preferably formed of a thin metal substrate carrying active material on front and rear faces. The peripheral edge of each electrode defines an active area and a tab extending therefrom. The front and rear faces of the active area each carries a layer of active material. The faces of the tab area are preferably bare. The positive electrode tabs are located at a first position along the peripheral edge whereas the negative tabs are located at a second position spaced from said first position. Each tab carries a clip to form a reinforcing strip adjacent each tab face. Alignment holes are formed in the clips and tabs.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method pertaining to battery construction. In the preferred embodiment, the shape and construction of the battery is designed to maximize energy density and efficiency, while minimizing volume and related restrictions. Furthermore, the efficient, simplified internal construction of the present invention, using readily available tubes, pins and spacers, renders it safe and reliable for medical applications, and lends to relative ease and cost effectiveness in manufacturing. The utilization of a neutral case further adds to the safety and reliability of the present invention. Also, the strategic positioning of the electrolyte fill hole allows for quick filling. A related battery construction tool and method are also disclosed adding to the overall usefulness and efficiency of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curing light having a detachable tip for spot curing of light sensitive composites. A series of tips having varying apertures is also envisioned. The present invention also relates to a curing light having a detachable tip for effecting partial curing of light sensitive composites. The advantage of the tip of the present invention, as compared to prior art tips, is that it is adapted to be fitted over the end of a curing light device without the need to remove any protective cover, focusing lens or similar structure that may be mislaid or lost. It also offers the added advantage of a simplified design without the necessity of having built-in complex optical properties normally served by the protective cover while, at the same time, the tip retains the advantages offered by prior art tips.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for auditing the security configuration of an enterprise having plural nodes. The method comprises collecting security information from the nodes of the enterprise under audit, analyzing the security information and providing a first result of this analysis; and then comparing this first result with a second result comprising security standards applicable to the enterprise under audit and one or more other enterprises that together form a relevant peer group, the result of this comparing step indicating the security of the enterprise under audit relative to that of the peer group of enterprises. The apparatus comprises an apparatus that carries out these same steps.

Abstract: An electrode assembly and construction method therefor for use in small high performance batteries suitable for implantable medical device applications. The electrode assembly comprises a stack of precisely aligned planar elements including alternately arranged positive and negative planar electrodes having a planar separator interposed between adjacent electrodes. Each electrode is preferably formed of a thin metal substrate carrying active material on front and rear faces. The peripheral edge of each electrode defines an active area and a tab extending therefrom. The front and rear faces of the active area each carries a layer of active material. The faces of the tab area are preferably bare. The positive electrode tabs are located at a first position along the peripheral edge whereas the negative tabs are located at a second position spaced from said first position. Each tab carries a clip to form a reinforcing strip adjacent each tab face. Alignment holes are formed in the clips and tabs.

Abstract: Methods and systems in accordance with the present invention provide a peer-to-peer replicated hierarchical data store that allows the synchronization of the contents of multiple data stores on a computer network without the use of a master data store. The synchronization of a replicated data store stored on multiple locations is provided even when there is constantly evolving set of communications partitions in the network. Each computer in the network may have its own representation of the replicated data store and may make changes to the data store independently without consulting a master authoritative date store or requiring a consensus among other computers with representations of the data store. Changes to the data store may be communicated to the other computers by broadcasting messages in a specified protocol to the computers having a representation of the replicated data store.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention provide a system and method for sharing and recording information on a wired or wireless computer network during synchronous and asynchronous sessions. A software program uses computers to enhance the collaboration, teaching, learning, presentation, and sharing of information and to record multi-media events for later playback and interaction with these events. Collaboration is enhanced by using features that allow broadcasting presentations, sharing, editing and replying to documents, taking notes, viewing participant information, creating and responding to polling questions, asking and answering questions and providing feedback on the pace and difficulty of the session.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention provide a system and method for sharing and recording information on a wired or wireless computer network during synchronous and asynchronous sessions. A software program uses computers to enhance the collaboration, teaching, learning, presentation, and sharing of information and to record multi-media events for later playback and interaction with these events. Collaboration is enhanced by using features that allow broadcasting presentations, sharing, editing and replying to documents, taking notes, viewing participant information, creating and responding to polling questions, asking and answering questions and providing feedback on the pace and difficulty of the session. In particular, users may ask and answer questions either synchronously or asynchronously with a live session.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method pertaining to battery construction. In the preferred embodiment, the shape and construction of the battery is designed to maximize energy density and efficiency, while minimizing volume and related restrictions. Furthermore, the efficient, simplified internal construction of the present invention, using readily available tubes, pins and spacers, renders it safe and reliable for medical applications, and lends to relative ease and cost effectiveness in manufacturing. The utilization of a neutral case further adds to the safety and reliability of the present invention. Also, the strategic positioning of the electrolyte fill hole allows for quick filling. A related battery construction tool and method are also disclosed adding to the overall usefulness and efficiency of the present invention.

Abstract: A pen light bulb which is self aligning in conventional pen light flashlights is disclosed. Applicable pen light flashlights rely upon pressure bearing retention of the bulb therein. A focusing lens protective element of the pen light bulb has various features which provide for a more stable seating surface thereon to contact the housing of the pen light flashlight. These features provide for the axis of projection of the beam of light from the bulb to match, or nearly match, a central axis of the pen light flashlight. A wider and larger spring contact surface on a circular base of the housing of the pen light bulb provides for a truer application of pressure by a spring to the pen light bulb to assist in proper alignment within conventional pen light flashlights.

Abstract: A tuned damping element is attached to an idler operating on timing belts of belt drive systems, in order to reduce the noise generated by these systems while simultaneously providing tension to the belts and providing the support and resiliency required for noise abated idler operation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for achieving optimum noise control of multiple coronode wires in a copier/printer involves optimizing phase relationships of the voltage on the wires in such a way so as to steer the maximum part of the noise distribution profile in the direction best suited for absorption or dissipation. In a two corotron charging system, the coronodes are preferably charged to where the phase angle, charge frequency and spacing between wires are optimized. If desired, a sound absorption material could be added to the charging system.

Abstract: A receptacle (500) is provided for coupling an adaptor (10) having a vial (54) including a beneficial agent to an IV administration set (526). In an embodiment, the receptacle (500) includes an injection site (512) for receiving a cannula (26) from the adaptor (10). A resilient divider (516) separates the receptacle (500) into two sections defined by an upper fitment (508) and a lower fitment (510). A container (520) holding a solution is in fluid communication with the receptacle (500) via an inlet (502). A through bore (518) allows the solution from the container (520) to pass through the resilient divider (516) when the adaptor (10) is removed from the receptacle (500).

Abstract: A drug delivery device (250) is provided for coupling a container (260) including a beneficial agent (262) to the device (250). The device (250) includes a substantially hollow member for housing a solution (256) wherein the hollow member includes an upper section (254) having flexible walls and a lower section (252) having substantially rigid walls. A spike (258) extends from the lower section (252) to provide fluid communication between an interior of the device (250) and the container (260). To this end, the beneficial agent (262) mixes with the solution (256) forming a mixture for administration to a patient. A cannula (266) and a plunger (264) are further provided for administration of the mixture (270) to the patient.