Abstract: Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.

Abstract: The instant invention provides cross-linkable coating compositions, process for producing the same, and substrates coated therewith. The cross-linkable coating composition comprises: (a) polyaldehyde, or acetal or hemiacetal thereof; (b) an acid catalyst having pKa of less than 6; (c) a liquid media; (d) an acrylic polycarbamate comprising at least an average of 2.0 carbamate functional groups, wherein said polycarbamate has a glass transition (Tg) of less than 25° C.; and (e) one or more fillers having a pH in the range of equal to or less than 9 and/or one or more pigments having a pH in the range of equal to or less than 9, and/or one or more additives having a pH in the range of equal to or less than 9, wherein said composition has a curing temperature in the range of less than 70° C.

Abstract: A database for online personal information management comprising: a first account; a first database user id; a second database user id, the second database user id being associated with the first account; a set of data nodes, the nodes being interlinked to form a graph; a data object having an associated node, the associated node being one node in the set of data nodes; an associated account; an object owner; at least one share right object associated with a node, the share right object having a parameter indicating whether the share right object is active when the owner is alive or when the object owner is deceased.

Abstract: A database for online personal information management comprising: a first account; a first database user id; a second database user id, the second database user id being associated with the first account; a set of data nodes, the nodes being interlinked to form a graph; a data object having an associated node, the associated node being one node in the set of data nodes; an associated account; an object owner; at least one share right object associated with a node, the share right object having a parameter indicating whether the share right object is active when the owner is alive or when the object owner is deceased.

Abstract: Devices can use various features to prevent the disconnection of connectors used in medical treatments. For example, a disconnection prevention member can have ends which hold luer connectors such that a male luer connector is prevented from separating from a female luer connector. The member can thus prevent disconnection of luer connectors that are incompletely mated.

Abstract: The present application describes devices that use various features to prevent the disconnection of connectors used in medical treatments. For example embodiments prevent disconnection of luer connectors that are incompletely mated.

Abstract: Devices having various features to prevent the disconnection of connectors used in medical treatments are disclosed. The devices can prevent disconnection of luer connectors that are incompletely mated.

Abstract: The present application describes devices that use various features to prevent the disconnection of connectors used in medical treatments. For example embodiments prevent disconnection of luer connectors that are incompletely mated.

Abstract: A circuit for protecting a plurality of tip/ring SLIC cards during over current or over voltage conditions. A diode pair corresponding to each tip/ring pair provides positive voltage over voltage protection in a negative powering scheme. Two thyristors provide negative over voltage protection. Tip conductors of half of the SLICs connect to the cathode of one of the thyristors. The ring conductors corresponding to each of these tips connects to the cathode of the other, or second, thyristor. The remaining tips are connected to the cathode of the second thyristor. The rings corresponding to these remaining tips connect to the cathode of the first thyristor. This alternating connection of tips and rings provides twice the current capacity of a single thyristor, while cutting in half the potential holding current through either of the thyristors, thus increasing the likelihood of automatic return to normal operation following cessation of negative over voltage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cover for an assessment device which is used to obtain feedback from a customer and to evaluate a service or product. The cover includes a plurality of questions and possible answers to the questions displayed on the cover. A memory is located on the cover, the memory containing control data to be used by a processor in a base portion of the device to control the operation of the assessment device. The cover also includes an electrical connector for connecting the memory to the processor in the base portion.

Abstract: A circuit for protecting a plurality of tip/ring SLIC cards during over current or over voltage conditions. A diode pair corresponding to each tip/ring pair provides positive voltage over voltage protection in a negative powering scheme.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a write head is disclosed. The write head includes a first pole and a write gap. At least a portion of the write gap is on a portion of the first pole. The method and system include providing a coil layer including a plurality of turns on the write gap. Each of the plurality of turns is separated by a pitch. The method and system further include depositing an insulator to provide an insulating layer and providing a second pole above the insulating layer. The insulating layer has a first profile substantially conforming to the plurality of turns.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a magnetoresistive head is disclosed. The method and system include providing a spin valve including a synthetic free layer. The synthetic free layer includes a ferromagnetic layer. The method and system also include providing an antiferromagnetic biasing layer exchange coupled to a first portion of the ferromagnetic layer. The antiferromagnetic biasing layer magnetically biases the synthetic free layer to ensure the single domain structure and reduce noise.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low VOC ultra high solids thermosetting coating composition. A polymeric component of the composition includes a low molecular weight polymer polymerized from a monomer mixture containing less than 45 percent by weight of at least one active hydrogen containing monomer. The polymerization takes place in the presence of a reactive diluent. By including the reactive diluent in the polymeric component of the composition, the amount of solvent used in the composition can be substantially reduced, while still providing a pot mix of the composition with a viscosity sufficient to permit efficient coating application. The coatings from the composition are durable; glossy; impact and solvent resistant; and adherent to a wide variety of substrates, such as automobile bumpers, road surfaces and office equipment.

Abstract: A yacht (10) includes a mast (12) that is mechanically connected to a keel (14) via a bearing (16), located in the base of hull (18) of the yacht (10). A sail foil (30) is pivotally mounted to the top of the mast (12) via a rotating bearing (34). In use, as the wind forces the sail foil (30) and mast (12) to leeward, a corresponding movement to windward is induced in the keel (14) and thus the yacht's hull (18) can remain substantially horizontal with respect to surrounding flat water.

Abstract: A vertically elongated mount is provided and supported from a tractor vehicle of the cab over engine type closely behind and spaced slightly inwardly of the front wheel of the tractor on the driver's side thereof. An elongated support arm is provided and has a first end portion pivotally supported from the lower end portion of the mount for angular displacement of the arm about a horizontal axis extending transversely of the arm and in a front to rear direction relative to the tractor.

Abstract: A process for extracting copper from a copper bearing ore or concentrate which comprises immersing the ore or concentrate in an electrolyte, intimately mixing with the slurry so formed finely dispersed air or other oxygen-containing gas and maintaining the pH of the mixture at above 1.5 and below 7.0 throughout the process. Iron is solubilized in the process and precipitated as ferric oxide and the copper is taken into solution in which copper is primarily present as cuprous ions. The process is conducted at substantially atmospheric pressure and at temperatures of from 50.degree. C to the boiling point of the electrolyte. The electrolyte is acidic and contains chloride ions in a concentration between that sufficient to maintain in solution cuprous ions present and saturation.

Abstract: A process for extracting copper from a copper bearing ore or concentrate which comprises immersing the ore or concentrate in an electrolyte, intimately mixing with the slurry so formed finely dispersed air or other oxygen containing gas and maintaining the pH of the mixture at between 1,5 and 7,0 throughout the process. Iron is solubilized in the process and precipitated as ferric oxide and the copper is taken into solution. The process is conducted at substantially atmospheric pressure and at temperatures of from 50.degree. C to the boiling point of the electrolyte. The electrolyte is acidic and contains chloride ions in a concentration between that sufficient to maintain in solution any cuprous ions present and saturation.

Abstract: This process concerns the direct electroconversion of low grade manganese ores to high purity manganese dioxide product, which, among other applications, is ideally suited for use in dry cells. The process operating conditions are controlled such that impurities in the ore are substantially eliminated from the product. A decrease in impurity levels in excess of 100 fold can be achieved between the product and the ore feed.