Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for a sender to use of a mobile device to interface with a shipping agent's environment for the purpose of generating a shipping label. The sender can identify shipping label information through a software application operating on the sender's mobile device. The application can facilitate the transfer of the shipping label information to the shipping agent's environment, such as a kiosk or a retail counter, and the like. The shipping agent's environment can then produce or print a hardcopy of the shipping label for use on the mail piece (e.g., parcel or package) to be shipped.

Abstract: A substrate (for example an implantable medical device) is provided with a lubricious surface by grafting onto the surface monomers containing acrylamide groups and then hydrolysing said groups under alkaline conditions, the grafting step being carried out in an aqueous environment.

Abstract: A substrate (for example an implantable medical device) is provided with a lubricious surface by grafting onto the surface monomers containing acrylamide groups and then hydrolyzing said groups under alkaline conditions, the grafting step being carried out in an aqueous environment.

Abstract: A substrate (for example an implantable medical device) is provided with a lubricious surface by grafting onto the surface monomers containing acrylamide groups and then hydrolysing said groups under alkaline conditions, the grafting step being carried out in an aqueous environment.