Abstract: A device includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration. A method of verifying the accuracy of an analyte monitoring device includes receiving a fluid sample, identifying the fluid sample as a control solution, and analyzing the fluid sample.

Abstract: A uni-directional, plunger-type electrophysiology catheter handle is designed to reduce the input force a user must apply to deflect the distal end of the catheter. A force amplifier is operatively coupled to a deflection actuator of the handle. The force amplifier can be a pulley or a system of gears. The force amplifier can increase the output force of deflection actuator by the same factor as that by which the user input force is reduced. A variable-friction autolocking system can also be used to reduce the input force a user must apply during initial deflection as compared to later deflection of the catheter.

Abstract: A toner for electrographic printing includes a liquid carrier and a release agent added to the carrier to reduce the amount of carrier leaving the developer section, thus allowing operation at higher speeds and reducing the time and energy required for carrier removal in subsequent sections. An imaging system, or unit of an imaging system, and a method of imaging employ an imaging member such as a belt to form a liquid-toned image, to condition the image, and to transfer it to a print-receiving medium. The member moves through several sections, and transports liquid toner out of an image-developing section. In a preferred embodiment the release agent wets the imaging member, and has a higher boiling point than the carrier and a lower surface tension, though its viscosity may be higher. The release agent reduces carrier entrainment, and coats the imaging member, also enhancing transfer of the final print image. It may also counteract aging characteristics of the imaging member.

Abstract: A toner for electrographic printing includes a liquid carrier and a release agent added to the carrier to reduce the amount of carrier leaving the developer section, thus allowing operation at higher speeds and reducing the time and energy required for carrier removal in subsequent sections. An imaging system, or unit of an imaging system, and a method of imaging employ an imaging member such as a belt to form a liquid-toned image, to condition the image, and to transfer it to a print-receiving medium. The member moves through several sections, and transports liquid toner out of an image-developing section. In a preferred embodiment the release agent wets the imaging member, and has a higher boiling point than the carrier and a lower surface tension, though its viscosity may be higher. The release agent reduces carrier entrainment, and coats the imaging member, also enhancing transfer of the final print image. It may also counteract aging characteristics of the imaging member.

Abstract: The invention herein disclosed is directed to a latch (1) for securing in place a printed circuit board (8) plugged into a connector (3). The latch (1) at one end is designed to grip the connector (3) in a connector retainer (2) and at the other end is designed to releasably grip the printed circuit board (8) in a retainer (6). The latch (1) is made to grip or release by actuating a tab (9) on the printed circuit board retainer (6) of the latch (1).

Abstract: A panel mount connector (10) has a housing (20) with a first mounting surface or shoulder (42) and a mounting post (30) extending therefrom. The mounting post (30) has a deformable web (50) which is deformed as the housing (20) is inserted onto the panel (12), so that the deformable web (50) and first mounting surface (42) cooperate to maintain the connector (10) in position on the panel (12).