Abstract: A tracking system for items to be ionizing radiation sterilized is provided which utilizes an attached RF ID tag that is ionizing radiation proof or enclosed in an ionizing radiation proof holder. The RF ID tag is coded with a unique identification and certification data on the ionizing radiation sterilization. An RF ID tag reader is provided, which is usable by a user to obtain the identification and sterilization data from the RF ID tag on the item. The RF ID tag reader includes a user input for at least one trackable event and can write data based on the at least one trackable event back onto the RF ID tag. The RF ID tag reader is at least one of connectable to a PC or the internet, or is compatible for uploading the identification and any user input to an internet accessible device. A database is provided, having item related information.

Abstract: A system and method for using multiplexed RFID transceivers and RFID tags to verify connections and communicate the connection status to a host system is provided. RFID tags that are programmed with connection specific indicia are attached at or in proximity to various connections in a pharmaceutical or biotech processing system and interrogated by remote antennas driven by a multiplexed RFID transceiver. This enables a user to verify the status of each connection and communicate the connection status to a host system.

Abstract: A tracking system for items to be ionizing radiation sterilized is provided which utilizes an attached RF ID tag that is ionizing radiation proof or enclosed in an ionizing radiation proof holder. The RF ID tag is coded with a unique identification and certification data on the ionizing radiation sterilization. An RF ID tag reader is provided, which is usable by a user to obtain the identification and sterilization data from the RF ID tag on the item. The RF ID tag reader includes a user input for at least one trackable event and can write data based on the at least one trackable event back onto the RF ID tag. The RF ID tag reader is at least one of connectable to a PC or the internet, or is compatible for uploading the identification and any user input to an internet accessible device. A database is provided, having item related information.

Abstract: A tracking system for items to be ionizing radiation sterilized is provided which utilizes an attached RF ID tag that is ionizing radiation proof or enclosed in an ionizing radiation proof holder. The RF ID tag is coded with a unique identification and certification data on the ionizing radiation sterilization. An RF ID tag reader is provided, which is usable by a user to obtain the identification and sterilization data from the RF ID tag on the item. The RF ID tag reader includes a user input for at least one trackable event and can write data based on the at least one trackable event back onto the RF ID tag. The RF ID tag reader is at least one of connectable to a PC or the internet, or is compatible for uploading the identification and any user input to an internet accessible device. A database is provided, having item related information.

Abstract: A process equipment tracking system utilizing an RF ID tag attached to the process equipment during manufacture or thereafter. The RF ID tag includes an identification specific to the particular process equipment. An RF ID tag reader is provided to obtain the identification from the RF ID tag on the process equipment, preferably after installation. The RF ID tag reader includes a user input for at least one trackable event and can write data based on the at least one trackable event back onto the RF ID tag. The RF ID tag reader is compatible for uploading the identification and any user input to an internet accessible device. A process equipment database is provided, having equipment-related information. The database provides access to obtain the process equipment-related information based on the identification from the RF ID tag and receives and stores data related to the at least one trackable event.

Abstract: A barbed fitting tubing assembly utilizes a thermoplastic tube which is pressed onto a barbed thermoplastic fitting of a device, for example, such as a filter. A thermoplastic sleeve is molded over the tubing where it engages the barbed fitting as well as the end of the fitting where it connects to the device such that the overmolded sleeve engages in an over-mold groove in the fitting so that it is form-locked in position. The tubing, the barbed fitting and the overmolded thermoplastic sleeve are all made of a thermoplastic material and the overmolded thermoplastic sleeve is installed such that such that at least one of a cross-linked chemical bond or a physical mechanical interlocked connection is formed to provide a leak-proof connection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a grommetless multi-layered industrial identification tag secured to equipment whereby the tag conveys data associated with the securing equipment, the tag including a laminate assembly including a raised data field; an assembly bed supporting said laminate assembly; a peripheral disc in communication with said assembly bed and encircling said laminate assembly; a conduit section extending through said assembly bed and presenting a grommetless entry portal, said conduit section being adapted for receipt of an anchor therethrough for securing said tag to the equipment; and said raised data field having a plurality of data identifiers providing operational data about the equipment.

Abstract: A system and method for using multiplexed RFID transceivers and RFID tags to verify connections and communicate the connection status to a host system is provided. RFID tags that are programmed with connection specific indicia are attached at or in proximity to various connections in a pharmaceutical or biotech processing system and interrogated by remote antennas driven by a multiplexed RFID transceiver. This enables a user to verify the status of each connection and communicate the connection status to a host system.

Abstract: A label assembly for application on a piece of process equipment is provided. The label assembly includes a label positioned on the piece of process equipment. A layer of generally transparent silicone coats the process equipment over the label. At least one layer of generally transparent tape covers the layer of silicone over the label. A method for providing a label assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A hose tracking system having a hose assembly with an attached RF ID tag imbedded therein during manufacture, molded thereon or permanently attached. The RF ID tag is coded with an identification specific to the particular hose assembly. An RF ID tag reader is provided, which is usable by a user to obtain the identification from the RF ID tag on the hose, preferably after it is installed at the user facility. The RF ID tag reader includes a user input for at least one trackable event and is at least one of connectable to a computer network or compatible for uploading the identification and any user input to a network accessible device. A network accessible hose database is provided, having hose-related information. The network accessible hose database provides access to a user to obtain the hose-related information based on the identification from the RF ID tag and receives and stores data related to the at least one trackable event.

Abstract: A process equipment tracking system utilizing an attached RF ID tag attached to the process equipment during manufacture or thereafter. The RF ID tag is coded with an identification specific to the particular process equipment. An RF ID tag reader is provided, which is usable by a user to obtain the identification from the RF ID tag on the process equipment, preferably after the equipment is installed at the user facility. The RF ID tag reader includes a user input for at least one trackable event and can write data based on the at least one trackable event back onto the RF ID tag. The RF ID tag reader is at least one of connectable to a PC or the internet, or is compatible for uploading the identification and any user input to an internet accessible device. A process equipment database is provided, having process equipment-related information.

Abstract: A hose tracking system having a hose assembly with an attached RF ID tag imbedded therein during manufacture, molded thereon or permanently attached. The RF ID tag is coded with an identification specific to the particular hose assembly. An RF ID tag reader is provided, which is usable by a user to obtain the identification from the RF ID tag on the hose, preferably after it is installed at the user facility. The RF ID tag reader includes a user input for at least one trackable event and is at least one of connectable to a computer network or compatible for uploading the identification and any user input to a network accessible device. A network accessible hose database is provided, having hose-related information. The network accessible hose database provides access to a user to obtain the hose-related information based on the identification from the RF ID tag and receives and stores data related to the at least one trackable event.

Abstract: A modular conveyor that may used, for example, as a take-away conveyor or an accumulation conveyor in a checkstand. The modular conveyor includes front and rear brackets that are configured for attachment of rollers for the conveyor belt. The front and rear brackets are designed so that they may be attached to a deck, such as a wooden board. The belt is attached on the rollers, and wraps over the deck. The length of the deck, or wooden board, may be varied, permitting same-shaped brackets to be used to form variable lengths of conveyors. Two brackets may be used for each end of the conveyor, one each for supporting opposite sides of the roller at that end of the conveyor. In this manner, the deck may be widened or narrowed, so that the same brackets may be used to create conveyors of various widths.

Abstract: A modular conveyor that may used, for example, as a take-away conveyor or an accumulation conveyor in a checkstand. The modular conveyor includes front and rear brackets that are configured for attachment of rollers for the conveyor belt. The front and rear brackets are designed so that they may be attached to a deck, such as a wooden board. The belt is attached on the rollers, and wraps over the deck. The length of the deck, or wooden board, may be varied, permitting same-shaped brackets to be used to form variable lengths of conveyors. Two brackets may be used for each end of the conveyor, one each for supporting opposite sides of the roller at that end of the conveyor. In this manner, the deck may be widened or narrowed, so that the same brackets may be used to create conveyors of various widths.

Abstract: An electroplating bath solution comprising an alkali metal or ammonium gold sulphite, a water soluble salt of thallium metal to effect brightening and grain refining, and a non-hydroxy, non-amino carboxylic acid such as formic acid and oxalic acid to ensure that the bright gold metal deposit has a hardness lower than about 90 Knoop. The method of depositing the bright gold metal on various substrates from such electroplating solutions is also described and claimed.

Abstract: Improved baths for the electrodeposition of ruthenium metal on various substrates. The ruthenium metal baths are formulated with a complex of ruthenium metal and sulphamic acid wherein the molar ratio is one mole of ruthenium metal and from about 4 to 10 moles of sulphamic acid. For most purposes, certain selective metals are also present in the baths, which are maintained at a pH ranging from about 1.0 to 2.2. The process for utilizing said baths to plate substrates with essentially pure ruthenium metal is also described and claimed.

Abstract: An electroless plating process for depositing gold on substrates, such as metal and metallized substrates, which involves immersing the substrates in an electroless plating bath composed of a trivalent gold complex, an organic carboxylic acid, and/or a mineral acid sufficient in amount so that the pH of the bath will range from about 0.1 to 6.0. The process of utilizing said electroless bath to deposit gold on the aforementioned substrates is also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Improved electroless or autocatalytic gold plating baths wherein the gold ingredient is a water soluble trivalent gold component selected from an alkali metal auricyanide, an alkali metal aurihydroxide, and an alkali metal aurate. The bath contains an amino borane, an alkali metal borohydride, or an alkali metal cyanoborohydride as the reducing agent; an alkaline agent such as an alkali metal hydroxide; and an alkaline buffering agent. Optionally, the bath may contain added alkali metal cyanide. The method of utilizing such electroless or autocatalytic plating bath for depositing gold on metallic substrates such as gold, copper, copper alloys, electroless copper, electroless nickel, nickel, nickel alloys, etc. and on a non-metallic substrates is also described and claimed.

Abstract: A portable campfire grill employing three identical elongate members constructed of steel or like heat resistant material. Each of the elongate members has a pair of slots, one slot being formed adjacent each end and the respective slots being oriented in opposite directions. The slots have a depth half the width of the member so that when the elongate members are engaged by interengagement at the slots, the opposite surfaces of the elongate members are in coplanar relation thereby forming a triangular shaped grill structure having a flat surface. The slots have a dimension in a direction longitudinally of the members such that the members must be stressed to effect such interengagement so that the triangular structure formed by assembling the three members is retained in assembled, operative condition.