Abstract: A tissue adhesive for contacting a tissue site, the tissue adhesive comprising: a mixture of natural polymers; and an activating agent enhancing the adhesive properties of the mixture of natural polymers. And a tissue adhesive for contacting a tissue site, the tissue adhesive comprising: a mixture of natural polymers; and an aqueous solution of a water soluble starch or a water soluble starch derivative which forms a gel with the addition of the mixture of natural polymers.

Abstract: A tissue adhesive for contacting a tissue site, the tissue adhesive comprising: a mixture of natural polymers; and an activating agent enhancing the adhesive properties of the mixture of natural polymers. And a tissue adhesive for contacting a tissue site, the tissue adhesive comprising: a mixture of natural polymers; and an aqueous solution of a water soluble starch or a water soluble starch derivative which forms a gel with the addition of the mixture of natural polymers.

Abstract: A tissue adhesive for contacting a tissue site, the tissue adhesive comprising: a mixture of natural polymers; and an activating agent enhancing the adhesive properties of the mixture of natural polymers. And a tissue adhesive for contacting a tissue site, the tissue adhesive comprising: a mixture of natural polymers; and an aqueous solution of a water soluble starch or a water soluble starch derivative which forms a gel with the addition of the mixture of natural polymers.

Abstract: A tissue adhesive with healing promotion properties formed from a mixture of natural polymers and an activating agent that enhances the adhesive properties of the natural polymer mixture is described. Use of an activating agent and a combination of the natural polymers is unique. The natural polymer tissue adhesive may be useful as a post-operative application for tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy surgery, as an internal tissue adhesive for surgery or wound repair or for application to a burn or skin donor site. For internal use, an optional treatment to improve resistance of the activated adhesive to body fluids is also described. The adhesive described not only functions as an adhesive but would also serve as a protective barrier when applied to surgery or skin sites. In addition, the natural polymers would promote healing due to the inherent properties of the polymers selected.

Abstract: A tissue adhesive with healing promotion properties formed from a mixture of natural polymers and an activating agent that enhances the adhesive properties of the natural polymer mixture is described. Use of an activating agent and a combination of the natural polymers is unique. The natural polymer tissue adhesive may be useful as a post-operative application for tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy surgery, as an internal tissue adhesive for surgery or wound repair or for application to a burn or skin donor site. For internal use, an optional treatment to improve resistance of the activated adhesive to body fluids is also described. The adhesive described not only functions as an adhesive but would also serve as a protective barrier when applied to surgery or skin sites. In addition, the natural polymers would promote healing due to the inherent properties of the polymers selected.

Abstract: A blank-only machine non-firearm includes a replica shell and replica barrel from a non-firing replica machinegun, such as an airsoft replica machinegun. An insert that defines a receiver may be inserted into and contained within the interior volume of the replica shell. An exhaust gas barrel is attached to the receiver and extends within the replica barrel. The replica receiver and barrel are configured to fire blank cartridges and not to fire live rounds. Noise and flash from a firing blank cartridge is directed from a chamber defined by the receiver to the exhaust gas barrel and hence to the replica barrel.

Abstract: A linear actuator is provided. In one embodiment, the actuator includes a motor, a gearbox, and a linear actuation device. The motor serves as a primary input to provide a rotational input to the gearbox, which generates a corresponding rotational output. The linear actuation device converts the rotational output of the gearbox into a linear motion for driving a load in a linear direction. The actuator includes an override system as a secondary input. The override system may be operated to drive the gearbox in the event that the motor becomes non-operational. Anti-back-driving devices may be provided to prevent back-driving of the motor and of the override system. In the context of a resource extraction system, the motor may be an electric motor powered by subsea electronic control system. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A linear actuator is provided. In one embodiment, the actuator includes a motor, a gearbox, and a linear actuation device. The motor serves as a primary input to provide a rotational input to the gearbox, which generates a corresponding rotational output. The linear actuation device converts the rotational output of the gearbox into a linear motion for driving a load in a linear direction. The actuator includes an override system as a secondary input. The override system may be operated to drive the gearbox in the event that the motor becomes non-operational. Anti-back-driving devices may be provided to prevent back-driving of the motor and of the override system. In the context of a resource extraction system, the motor may be an electric motor powered by subsea electronic control system. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer-readable media for evaluating business-critical criteria relating to exploring entity mobility/productivity opportunities are provided. A method according to the invention may include calculating a hierarchy of a plurality of decision elements regarding the opportunities. The calculating can include forming a matrix of values corresponding to the relative importance of each of the decision elements with respect to one another. The method can also include calculating a weighted composite score for each sub-process specified in each of the plurality of decision elements. The method may include compiling a favorability rating for each sub-process. The favorability rating for each sub-process may be based, at least in part, on the weighted composite score for each sub-process and the matrix of values corresponding to the relative importance of each of the decision elements with respect to one another.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer-readable media for evaluating business-critical criteria relating to exploring entity mobility/productivity opportunities are provided. A method according to the invention may include calculating a hierarchy of a plurality of decision elements regarding the opportunities. The calculating can include forming a matrix of values corresponding to the relative importance of each of the decision elements with respect to one another. The method can also include calculating a weighted composite score for each sub-process specified in each of the plurality of decision elements. The method may include compiling a favorability rating for each sub-process. The favorability rating for each sub-process may be based, at least in part, on the weighted composite score for each sub-process and the matrix of values corresponding to the relative importance of each of the decision elements with respect to one another.