Abstract: A solid dispersion comprising at least one active ingredient in at least one hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose having a DS of from 1.0 to 2.7 and an MS of from 0.40 to 1.30, wherein DS is the degree of substitution of methoxyl groups and MS is the molar substitution of hydroxyalkoxyl groups, can be produced by extrusion or spray-drying.

Abstract: A drug-containing microcapillary film having: (a) a matrix comprising a polymer having a glass transition temperature less than 190° C.; wherein the matrix has a thickness from 5 to 2000 microns; (b) channels disposed in parallel in the matrix, wherein the channels are separated from each other by at least 1 micron, and wherein total cross-sectional area of the channels is from 5 to 70% of total cross-sectional area of the film; and (c) at least one drug disposed in the matrix and/or in the channels.

Abstract: A solid dispersion comprising at least one active ingredient in at least one hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose having a DS of from 1.0 to 2.7 and an MS of from 0.40 to 1.30, wherein DS is the degree of substitution of methoxyl groups and MS is the molar substitution of hydroxyalkoxyl groups, can be produced by extrusion or spray-drying.

Abstract: A bulk tank source of pressurized gas supplies gas to a consumption device, such as a beverage dispenser. A control valve is located between the bulk tank and the consumption device. A pressure monitoring system is connected to monitor the gas pressure between the bulk tank and the control valve. The pressure monitor system closes the valve when pressure drops below a first predetermined threshold, and opens the valve when the monitored pressure exceeds a second predetermined threshold greater than the first predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling the delivery of CO2 from a bulk storage tank to at least one gas-driven pump is disclosed. By monitoring certain conditions, the flow of CO2 can be quickly and easily terminated if necessary, thereby reducing or eliminating undesirable consequences of CO2 gas flow in abnormal operational scenarios. The invention is particularly well suited for deployment in conjunction with beverage dispensing machines and can be configured to shut down the flow of CO2 if a drop in pressure occurs due to a leak in the system or if a syrup delivery system runs out of product.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling the delivery of CO2 from a bulk storage tank to at least one gas-driven pump is disclosed. By monitoring certain conditions, the flow of CO2 can be quickly and easily terminated if necessary, thereby reducing or eliminating undesirable consequences of CO2 gas flow in abnormal operational scenarios. The invention is particularly well suited for deployment in conjunction with beverage dispensing machines and can be configured to shut down the flow of CO2 if a drop in pressure occurs due to a leak in the system or if a syrup delivery system runs out of product.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and apparatus is provided for workflow configuration and execution in medical imaging. One method embodiment comprises the steps of creating and storing a workflow template (the workflow template comprising a standard form for entering data and activities), filling out the workflow template with data and a sequence of activities, and executing the sequence of activities according to the workflow template.

Abstract: A flat book-shaped substrate support electrode for a magnetically enhanced plasma processing apparatus has primary magnetic poles at first and second ends for generating a primary magnetic field that extends between the ends of the electrode in front of a processing surface of the electrode. An auxiliary magnet structure is spaced from the processing surface for generating an auxiliary magnetic field that tends to flatten the primary magnetic field. A diverter magnet generates a third magnetic field having curved lines of force centered on an axis spaced from a first edge of the electrode toward which electron drift occurs. The third magnetic field interacts with the resultant of the primary field and the auxiliary field at the first edge of the electrode and acts to stabilize the plasma in this region.