Abstract: Managing battery cells in a battery pack circuit for reducing stored energy can include a plurality of battery packs electrically connected in a circuit in a battery system to provide a system output voltage. Each of the battery packs include a plurality of battery cells connected in an electrically conductive circuit, and each of the battery packs generate a pack output voltage collectively resulting in the system output voltage. In response to detecting when a cell of the plurality of battery cells of a battery pack of the battery packs approaches a threshold of a thermal state related to battery capacity, discharging electrical capacity of remaining cells in the battery pack thereby reducing available energy in the battery pack.

Abstract: A system and method for delivering coupons to consumers in a retail shopping environment. The system includes an indicator positioned proximate a retail display of a discounted product. A customer directly interacts with an in-store electronic coupon delivery system. The in-store coupon delivery system assesses the products intended to be purchased and generates an output associated with reducing a purchase price by a total amount of a discount price. The output is communicated to a cashier and, upon confirmation of actual purchase of the intended products, the total purchase price is reduced by the total discount amount. The in-store coupon delivery system provides a merchandise discount system that can be quickly and economically configured to satisfy the requirements of a particular retailer and a system that is less susceptible to nefarious interaction such as redemption of invalid coupons.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of bacteriology. More particularly, the present invention provides methods and compositions for increasing the effectiveness of existing antibacterial agents and methods of overcoming bacterial resistance. Specifically, the invention provides methods of enhancing the action of an antibacterial agent by use of an antibiotic potentiator. Compositions of antibiotic potentiators including an acyl hydrazide, an oxy amide, and an 8-hydroxy quinoline also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of bacteriology. More particularly, the present invention provides methods and compositions for increasing the effectiveness of existing antibacterial agents and methods of overcoming bacterial resistance. Specifically, the invention provides methods of enhancing the action of an antibacterial agent by use of an antibiotic potentiator. Compositions of antibiotic potentiators including an acyl hydrazide, an oxy amide, and an 8-hydroxy quinoline also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of bacteriology and mycology. More particularly, the present invention provides novel inhibitors of multidrug transport proteins that may be used in combination with existing antibacterial agent and/or antifungal agents to increase the toxic effects of the antimicrobial agents. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing the antibacterial action of fluoroquinolones by administering fluoroquinolones in combination with an inhibitor of multidrug transporters and of enhancing the antifungal action of azole antifungal agents by administering an azole antifungal agent in combination with an inhibitor of multidrug transporters. Compositions comprising indole, urea, quinoline or aromatic amide based inhibitors also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds which, when used in combination with antifungal azoles, offer enhanced antifungal therapy. More particularly, these compositions (including carbazoles or triptycenes) can convert fungistatic drugs such as fluconazole into fungicidal drugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of bacteriology and mycology. More particularly, the present invention provides novel inhibitors of multidrug transport proteins that may be used in combination with existing antibacterial agent and/or antifungal agents to increase the toxic effects of the antimicrobial agents. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing the antibacterial action of fluoroquinolones by administering fluoroquinolones in combination with an inhibitor of multidrug transporters and of enhancing the antifungal action of azole antifungal agents by administering an azole antifungal agent in combination with an inhibitor of multidrug transporters. Compositions comprising indole, urea, quinoline or aromatic amide based inhibitors also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of bacteriology and mycology. More particularly, the present invention provides novel inhibitors of multidrug transport proteins that may be used in combination with existing antibacterial agent and/or antifungal agents to increase the toxic effects of the antimicrobial agents. More specifically the present invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing the antibacterial action of fluoroquinolones by administering fluoroquinolones in combination with an inhibitor of multidrug transporters and of enhancing the antifungal action of azole antifungal agents by administering an azole antifungal agent in combination with an inhibitor of multidrug transporters. Compositions comprising indole, urea, quinoline or aromatic amide based inhibitors also are disclosed.