Abstract: A disposable real-time closed catheter urine output monitoring system. The monitoring system of the invention can measure urine outputs at both high and low urine flow in real time, using a pressure chamber in the form of a hollow body having an input port for coupling to a tube connected to a catheter for collection of urine from a patient, an exit port coupled to a collection container and a vent port, such that air may flow through the vent, but urine is blocked by the vent. A sensor measures flow from the exit port of the pressure chamber into the collection container, and a pressure sensor may be included to measure pressure in the pressure chamber. The invention also provides a method of using the apparatus in a real-time monitoring system.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting a substance in a physical space, having an RF energy emitter fed by a signal source on one side of the space and an RF energy receiving element coupled to a detector at an opposite side of the channel, spaced apart by a distance (r) selected so that when the signal wavelength (?) changes based on the value of the dielectric constant (?) of the particular substance in the physical space between the emitter and receiver, the mode of field type within the sensor channel changes between near field and intermediate or far field mode.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel dicyanostilbene derivatives bound to a methacrylic moiety that can serve as an active chromophore in a 3-dimensional optical memory, processes for its synthesis and its intermediates.

Abstract: A disposable real-time closed catheter urine output monitoring system. The monitoring system of the invention can measure urine outputs at both high and low urine flow in real time, using a pressure chamber in the form of a hollow body having an input port for coupling to a tube connected to a catheter for collection of urine from a patient, an exit port coupled to a collection container and a vent port, such that air may flow through the vent, but urine is blocked by the vent. A sensor measures flow from the exit port of the pressure chamber into the collection container, and a pressure sensor may be included to measure pressure in the pressure chamber. The invention also provides a method of using the apparatus in a real-time monitoring system.

Abstract: Cooperativity between groups within a polymeric photochromic medium provides the basis for enhanced writing effect. The cooperatively may be among photochromic groups being present in a high concentration.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel dicyanostilbene derivatives bound to a methacrylic moiety that can serve as an active chromophore in a 3-dimensional optical memory, processes for its synthesis and its intermediates.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting a substance in a physical space, having an RF energy emitter fed by a signal source on one side of the space and an RF energy receiving element coupled to a detector at an opposite side of the channel, spaced apart by a distance (r) selected so that when the signal wavelength (?) changes based on the value of the dielectric constant (?) of the particular substance in the physical space between the emitter and receiver, the mode of field type within the sensor channel changes between near field and intermediate or far field mode.

Abstract: A method for determining whether a garment has been used comprising integrating an indicator tag to a garment having an indicator material which reacts with any one of body sweat, water or dry cleaning chemicals or provides wear down indication to provide a visual indication of such use. A garment with an indicator tag having an indicator material which reacts with any one of body sweat, water or dry cleaning chemicals or provides wear down indication to provide a visual indication of such use.

Abstract: A polymer matrix comprising active chromophoric groups and aromatic compounds selected from phenyls substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from: (i) halogens; (ii) C1-4alkyl esters of carboxylic acid or their amides; (iii) —OR, —SR or —C(?O)R, R being an C1-6alkyl group; (iv) the group —O—(CH2)n—O—C(?O)C(X)?CH2 where X is CH3 or H and n is independently 1-6; or (v) the group —O—C(?O)C(X)?CH2. There is further provided a 3-dimensional optical data storage comprising a photochromic medium, where such a combination facilitates the writing of data in the 3-dimensional optical data storage.

Abstract: There are provided conjugated systems of formula (I) based on stilbene derivatives serving as improved Donor-Acceptor-Donor compounds and their use in non linear optics including chromophoric optical medium of a 3-dimensional optical memory.