Abstract: A blade sharpener and method of sharpening a blade, where the blade sharpener has a base with opposed walls extending transversely therefrom to form a cavity. A plurality of sharpening members extend into the cavity from the opposed walls and cross each other, preferably in an interleaved manner, within the cavity.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decreasing risk-adjusted mortality rates, including identifying patient co-morbidity-related clinical data by preprocessing historical patient data based on rules. Identified co-morbidity-related clinical data is displayed using an interactive user interface for validation, and validated results are stored in an electronic health record (EHR) for the patient. Updated co-morbidity-related clinical is identified by concurrent processing updated patient data based on the rules. The updated co-morbidity-related clinical data is displayed using the interactive user interface for further validation. The EHR is iteratively updated with revised co-morbidity data by the postprocessing upon detection of changes to the EHR.

Abstract: A zero contact double screw and ergonomic double screw housing combination for foodstuff mixers and portioning devices. The system includes a multi-prong support segment at the discharge end of the double screw and double screw housing which connects and secures the double screw to the double screw housing to support and space the double screw apart from the surrounding double screw housing in a configuration which eliminates contact between the outer surface of the double screw and the inner surface of the double screw housing. The housing has an exterior portion with scooped out portions providing for substantially reduced thickness, volume, and mass, while remaining configured to provide durability and longevity of use similar to that of a screw housing that is substantially fully cylindrical throughout its diameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decreasing risk-adjusted mortality rates, including identifying patient co-morbidity-related clinical data by preprocessing historical patient data based on rules. Identified co-morbidity-related clinical data is displayed using an interactive user interface for validation, and validated results are stored in an electronic health record (EHR) for the patient. Updated co-morbidity-related clinical is identified by concurrent processing updated patient data based on the rules. The updated co-morbidity-related clinical data is displayed using the interactive user interface for further validation. The EHR is iteratively updated with revised co-morbidity data by the postprocessing upon detection of changes to the EHR.

Abstract: An inventive system and method for identifying and documenting co-morbidities is provided. The method can include selecting co-morbidity-related clinical data in accordance with one or more rules, said clinical data selected for a patient from the history data of the patient, pushing the selected clinical data to a display on a display device, displaying the selected clinical data on the display device along with the one or more rules, analyzing the displayed selected clinical data in accordance with the displayed one or more rules, validating the displayed selected data and storing the validated data. In one aspect, the method can further comprise sending the validated data to billing and/or printing the validated data. In one aspect, the clinical data can comprise one or more of laboratory data, EKG data, Echo data and radiology data.

Abstract: A method of providing medical and estate planning documents comprising: loading at least one form to a server, the at least one form being one of medical forms or estate planning forms; downloading an application to a mobile device, the application configured to communicate with the server; pressing an icon on the mobile device related to the application; and displaying information stored on the at least one form on a display of the mobile device.

Abstract: A battery operated smoke detection and smoke extraction system for use within a building with walls and ceilings. The system detects the presence of smoke, and provides means to contain fires within the area of origination. The system feeds positive airflow to a fire by extracting smoke into a dedicated ductwork system, whereby it is exhausted outside through the building envelope in a confined manner. The system decreases the possibility of fire back draft occurring. The system is comprised of a modified smoke detector, which activates a fan installed in a multi port manifold. Individual dedicated ducts, each serving individual rooms, are connected to the manifold. Each duct has a ceiling mounted back draft damper, for energy efficiency. The manifold is provided with a chimney and a decorative spark arrestor chimney termination. The system is powered by means of rechargeable batteries within a fireproofed recharging receptacle.

Abstract: A knife sharpening system includes a plurality of sharpening units, each performing a different sharpening operation, which are individually mountable on a base for alternate use. One of those units may be a knife edge former which is adjustable to produce edges of preselected different sharpness angles, and which is capable of use independently or as a part of said system.

Abstract: A method for delivering digital cinema concurrently to a retail exhibitor and a remote theater that includes forming a digital cinema right-to-distribute contract between a content owner and a retail exhibitor. In addition, a digital cinema movie rental contract is formed between the retail exhibitor and a remote theater user. Newly released digital cinema content is delivered both to the remote theater and to the retail exhibitor. Display of the newly released digital cinema content occurs at the remote theater as early as the display of the newly released digital cinema content at the retail exhibitor.

Abstract: A knife sharpener comprising a sharpening device preferably of the type involving upwardly extending pairs of overlapping, resiliently flexible fingers or strips forming opposed abrasive sharpening faces, provided with a pair of shields respectively operative between closed positions in which they cover and protecting the sharpening device and open positions in which they respectively provide a handhold for the device and protect the hand of the user when it is on the handhold, and preferably provided with locking means moveable between a first position engaging said shields and retaining them in said closed position and a second position releasing said shields from their closed positions and extending out from said assembly to provide protection for the hand of the user.

Abstract: Phthalazinediones that function as intracellular redox modulators are useful in treating cells in various disease states where intracellular redox status is impaired. By buffering aberrant redox states, phthalazinediones enable cellular processes essential for survival and augment medical treatments. The phthalazinediones of the invention can modulate functions related to cell growth, differentiation, activity, or death, to correct aberrations and restore homeostasis, and can serve as adjunctive therapy in treating various disease conditions.

Abstract: A fluid damping system for damping a shaft within a gas turbine engine component. The fluid damping system including a damping liquid and a pressurized gas in a closed self contained system. In one aspect the damping liquid is cooled by being disposed in a heat transfer relationship with a fuel.

Abstract: A circumferential retractor apparatus including a first retractor paddle having a grasping surface and a body portion supporting the grasping surface, a second retractor paddle having a grasping surface and a body portion supporting the grasping surface and an elastic member having one end received by the first retractor paddle and an opposite end received by the second retractor paddle. Each of the paddles has a hole formed therein of a size suitable for allowing the elastic member to pass therethrough. A slot is formed in the body portion so as to open to the hole. The slot is of a tapered configuration so as to have a wide end opening to the hole and a narrow end away from the hole. The grasping surface includes a plurality of fingers extending outwardly of the body portion. Each of the plurality of fingers are arranged in parallel spaced relationship to each other. The elastic member is a length of surgical tubing.

Abstract: An improved utensil such as a knife is produced by forming integrally with the blade or other working part a tang which ultimately constitutes a substantial portion of the knife-handle including the outer hand-engaged surface of the handle, and providing the tang with an attached cover which constitutes the remainder of the utensil handle.

Abstract: A knife sharpening system includes a plurality of sharpening units, each performing a different sharpening operation, which are individually mountable on a base for alternate use. One of those units may be a knife edge former which is adjustable to produce edges of preselected different sharpness angles, and which is capable of use independently or as a part of said system.

Abstract: Phthalazinediones that function as intracellular redox modulators are useful in treating cells in various disease states where intracellular redox status is impaired. By buffering aberrant redox states, phthalazinediones enable cellular processes essential for survival and augment medical treatments. The phthalazinediones of the invention can modulate functions related to cell growth, differentiation, activity, or death, to correct aberrations and restore homeostasis, and can serve as adjunctive therapy in treating various disease conditions.

Abstract: A Computer-implemented system and method for auditing that allows an auditor to comment on responses made by an audited entity. The comments are classified according to the subject matter and content of the comment for use in processing and monitoring correction of the comment.

Abstract: A bone leveler or apparatus including a first blade member having a forward end suitable for contacting the bone and a rearward end, a second blade member having a forward end suitable for contacting the bone and a rearward end, and an elastic member having one end received by the first blade member and an opposite end received by a second blade member. Each of the blade members has an identical configuration. Each of the blade members has a hole formed between the forward end and rearward end. The elastic member has one end received by the hole of the first blade member and an opposite end received by the hole of the second blade member. Each of the blade members has a slot formed at the rearward end so as to extend inwardly therefrom. The respective ends of the elastic members are fixed into the slots of the respective blade members. The elastic member is a length of surgical tubing.

Abstract: A door and window frame adjusting shim sized to fit all common interior or exterior prehung doors and framed windows, preferably factory pre-mounted to the prefabricated door or window casing, comprised of a flat mounting plate and two attached interlocking nested wedge shaped portions, to provide a carpenter or homeowner with a functional, reliable and inexpensive installation shim method, the adjusting shim permits rapid positioning of the door or window, and is especially useful when installing multiple doors and windows into a building.