Abstract: A fixed-dose combination drug product formulated for oral delivery comprises a fixed 158.3 mg dose of clarithromycin, a fixed 13.3 mg dose of clofazimine and a fixed 40.0 mg dose of rifabutin. The fixed-dose combination drug product is sufficiently designed for use in treating pulmonary Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC) disease in a subject in need thereof. A method for treating MAC disease in a human having MAC lung infection comprising orally administering, twice daily, about 475 mg of clarithromycin, about 40 mg of clofazimine and about 120 mg of rifabutin. A kit for treating pulmonary MAC disease in an individual having MAC lung infection comprises a supply of fixed-dose combination drug products, wherein each of the fixed-dose combination drug products comprise a fixed 158.3 mg dose of clarithromycin, a fixed 13.3 mg dose of clofazimine and a fixed 40.0 mg dose of rifabutin; and instructions for use.

Abstract: Techniques for token-based control of item transport operations are described. In some examples, a Transport Rules Broker (“TRB”) receives a selection of transport rules associated with a user. The transport rules control operations that are performed by a carrier when the carrier transports an item from, for, or to the user. The TRB generates a token that is associated with the transport rules and/or the user. In a typical scenario, the user provides the token to a merchant computing system when ordering an item. Having received the token, the merchant computing system provides it (directly or indirectly) to the carrier computing system. The token controls operations that are performed by the carrier when the carrier transports the item to the user or other destination. In particular, the token causes the carrier to transport the item in accordance with the selected rules that are associated with the token.

Abstract: A fixed-dose combination drug product formulated for oral delivery comprises a fixed 158.3 mg dose of clarithromycin, a fixed 13.3 mg dose of clofazimine and a fixed 40.0 mg dose of rifabutin. The fixed-dose combination drug product is sufficiently designed for use in treating pulmonary Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC) disease in a subject in need thereof. A method for treating MAC disease in a human having MAC lung infection comprising orally administering, twice daily, about 475 mg of clarithromycin, about 40 mg of clofazimine and about 120 mg of rifabutin. A kit for treating pulmonary MAC disease in an individual having MAC lung infection comprises a supply of fixed-dose combination drug products, wherein each of the fixed-dose combination drug products comprise a fixed 158.3 mg dose of clarithromycin, a fixed 13.3 mg dose of clofazimine and a fixed 40.0 mg dose of rifabutin; and instructions for use.

Abstract: Techniques for providing extended shipping options are described. In some embodiments, a user may specify extended shipping options that are not otherwise provided by or accessible via an existing shipment information specification user interface. In one embodiment, the user accesses a module configured to facilitate specification of extended shipping options and in response, provide an indicator of the specified extended shipping option, such as a tag or uniform resource identifier. The indicator of the extended shipping option is then incorporated into a user interface element, such as an address field, of the shipment information specification user interface. Once the user finalizes the order, the indicator of the extended shipping option is transmitted along with other shipment information items to a merchant and/or carrier system, where services specified by the extended shipping option are initiated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow or sleep positioner comprising a main body, the main body comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, and a neck supporting portion and head supporting portion, wherein the main body comprises a region of increased deformability relative to other parts of the main body such that when a user's head is resting on the head supporting portion, a recess, preferably a concave recess, defines a head receiving portion in an upper surface of the head supporting portion.

Abstract: Techniques for providing extended shipping options are described. In some embodiments, a user may specify extended shipping options that are not otherwise provided by or accessible via an existing shipment information specification user interface. In one embodiment, the user accesses a module configured to facilitate specification of extended shipping options and in response, provide an indicator of the specified extended shipping option, such as a tag or uniform resource identifier. The indicator of the extended shipping option is then incorporated into a user interface element, such as an address field, of the shipment information specification user interface. Once the user finalizes the order, the indicator of the extended shipping option is transmitted along with other shipment information items to a merchant and/or carrier system, where services specified by the extended shipping option are initiated.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the production of siloxane materials using an azaphosphatrane as a catalyst. In one embodiment, there is provided a process for the ring opening polymerization of a cyclosiloxane in the presence of an azaphosphatrane. In another embodiment, there is provided a composition and method for condensation curing of a moisture curable composition using an azaphosphatrane.

Abstract: Techniques for providing extended shipping options are described. In some embodiments, a user may specify extended shipping options that are not otherwise provided by or accessible via an existing shipment information specification user interface. In one embodiment, the user accesses a module configured to facilitate specification of extended shipping options and in response, provide an indicator of the specified extended shipping option, such as a tag or uniform resource identifier. The indicator of the extended shipping option is then incorporated into a user interface element, such as an address field, of the shipment information specification user interface. Once the user finalizes the order, the indicator of the extended shipping option is transmitted along with other shipment information items to a merchant and/or carrier system, where services specified by the extended shipping option are initiated.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the production of siloxane materials using an azaphosphatrane as a catalyst. In one embodiment, there is provided a process for the ring opening polymerization of a cyclosiloxane in the presence of an azaphosphatrane. In another embodiment, there is provided a composition and method for condensation curing of a moisture curable composition using an azaphosphatrane.

Abstract: A method of applying electroluminescent material to furniture or the like, the method including the steps of providing a suitable electroluminescent material with attached wiring and also providing a suitable power source, preparing the surface of the furniture or the like for receipt of the electroluminescent material with attached wiring including providing a passageway for the wiring, adhering the suitable electroluminescent material to a surface of the furniture or the like via a double sided adhesive, and passing the wiring through the passageway, placing a clear material above the electroluminescent material, which clear material includes translucent printing, placing an essentially opaque material provided with cut-outs over the clear material so that the printed design may be visible when the electroluminescent material is powered on, sealing the electroluminescent material, the printed clear material, and the essentially opaque material with a clear sealant that is applied over the various components

Abstract: Techniques for providing extended shipping options are described. In some embodiments, a user may specify extended shipping options that are not otherwise provided by or accessible via an existing shipment information specification user interface. In one embodiment, the user accesses a module configured to facilitate specification of extended shipping options and in response, provide an indicator of the specified extended shipping option, such as a tag or uniform resource identifier. The indicator of the extended shipping option is then incorporated into a user interface element, such as an address field, of the shipment information specification user interface. Once the user finalizes the order, the indicator of the extended shipping option is transmitted along with other shipment information items to a merchant and/or carrier system, where services specified by the extended shipping option are initiated.

Abstract: Techniques for providing extended shipping options are described. In some embodiments, a user may specify extended shipping options that are not otherwise provided by or accessible via an existing shipment information specification user interface. In one embodiment, the user accesses a module configured to facilitate specification of extended shipping options and in response, provide an indicator of the specified extended shipping option, such as a tag or uniform resource identifier. The indicator of the extended shipping option is then incorporated into a user interface element, such as an address field, of the shipment information specification user interface. Once the user finalizes the order, the indicator of the extended shipping option is transmitted along with other shipment information items to a merchant and/or carrier system, where services specified by the extended shipping option are initiated.

Abstract: Techniques for providing extended shipping options are described. In some embodiments, a user may specify extended shipping options that are not otherwise provided by or accessible via an existing shipment information specification user interface. In one embodiment, the user accesses a module configured to facilitate specification of extended shipping options and in response, provide an indicator of the specified extended shipping option, such as a tag or uniform resource identifier. The indicator of the extended shipping option is then incorporated into a user interface element, such as an address field, of the shipment information specification user interface. Once the user finalizes the order, the indicator of the extended shipping option is transmitted along with other shipment information items to a merchant and/or carrier system, where services specified by the extended shipping option are initiated.

Abstract: Prior to adding detergent or chelant, the conductivity of water in a washing chamber is measured. The maximum concentration of hard water ions that could correspond to the measured conductivity is determined, i.e., it is assumed that all of the conductivity is from calcium and/or magnesium ions in the water even though other ions may in fact be contributing to the measured conductivity. Enough chelating agent is added to the chamber to sequester this maximum concentration of hard water ions and the conductivity is measured again. Using the two conductivity measurements, the actual concentration of hard water ions is determined. A chelant factor based on the actual concentration of hard water ions is then used to determine the amount of chelant to be added for subsequent wash cycles to sequester all of the hard water ions.

Abstract: The invention is a method for detecting the presence of bacteria in a sample. The method of the invention utilizes the steps of (a) admixing a fluorescent conjugate with a sample to be tested for the presence of bacteria in the sample, wherein a moiety of the fluorescent conjugate is metabolized to release the fluorescent moiety of the fluorescent conjugate; (b) inducing fluorescence of the fluorescent conjugate and the fluorescent moiety of the metabolized fluorescent conjugate at 325-345 nm; (c) simultaneously detecting the fluorescence of the fluorescent conjugate at 370-380 nm and the fluorescent moiety of the metabolized fluorescent conjugate at 445-480 nm; and (d) correlating the detected fluorescence of the fluorescent conjugate and the fluorescent moiety of the metabolized fluorescent conjugate to the presence of bacteria in the sample.

Abstract: Tableted detergents are formed from a hydrated phosphate sequestrant, caustic, free water and, optionally, fillers by combining the products and tableting the components without permitting the tablets or detergent to exceed 50.degree. C. In a preferred embodiment where fillers are incorporated, all free water is combined with the phosphate sequestrants, both anhydrous and hydrated. After the water has been absorbed by the sequestrants, the filler and caustic can be added and the detergent tableted. The free water is bound sufficiently tightly to the phosphate sequestrant that it does not rapidly react with the anhydrous caustic, maintaining the temperature at less than 50.degree. C., which in turn prevents the water of hydration in the phosphates from reacting and thereby weakening the formed tablets. The tablets can also be formed by combining the filler with the phosphate sequestrants and water and subsequently adding caustic if the detergent is cooled and its temperature maintained below 50.degree. C.

Abstract: Detergent compositions are formed into tablets for dispensing. These tablets can be retained in a flexible plastic bag having a rigid opening and tapered midsection. The rigidity of the tablets enables the bag to retain its shape and prevent hydratable detergents from clogging up the dispenser. A preferred detergent formulation is a high-caustic detergent composition which includes a combination of sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium tripolyphosphate hexahydrate, defoaming surfactant, polycarboxylate and a processing and dissolution aid such as propylene glycol. This detergent composition, when tableted, provides an extremely uniform dissolution rate minimizing any temperature peaks that can occur in dispensing high-caustic detergent.

Abstract: It has been found that a conveyor system can be lubricated with dilute [1.0.times.10.sup.-3 M] aqueous solutions of a partially neutralized mono phosphate ester of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n has a value 0 to 3 and R is a C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 saturated or partially unsaturated linear alkyl group, or a mixture of such groups. The use of a synergist such as a long-chain alcohol, a fatty-acid derived amine oxide, or urea improves the properties of the lubricant compositions.