Abstract: A mixing system for use in a process bottle for mixing its contents, the mixing system including a low volume magnetically-driven mixer mounted at the bottom of the bottle. The mixer may have vanes and lower grooves, or no vanes and grooves on both upper and lower faces. The mixer has a “microsized” three-dimensional solid inanimate body to enable insertion through relatively small mouth openings at the top of conventional reactor bottles. Methods of assembly are also disclosed which involve passing the microsized mixer through an open mouth of a process bottle and coupling the mixer with a bearing assembly at the floor of the bottle. The bearing assembly includes fixtures sealed around a hole in the floor of the bottle.

Abstract: A process heat exchange rod for cooling or heating liquids in a process vessel. The rod may have a linear form and extend downward through an upper wall of the process vessel into proximity with the lower floor. The rod internally defines a circulatory flow path for the heat exchange medium, including an outer jacket and a flow diverter having a central through bore and external helical flutes. Heat exchange medium travels down through the central through bore and then back up through helical grooves formed between the flow diverter and the outer jacket, or vice versa. Accurate heating or cooling of the process fluid is attained by modification of the configuration of the heat exchange rod as well as the flow rate and temperature of the heat exchange medium. The components may be injection molded of a polymer, often transparent, having a high heat transfer coefficient.

Abstract: Biomaterials and methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues are provided. In particular, the invention provides a multi-layered, naturally occurring multi-axial oriented biomaterial comprising predominately type I collagen fibers. The invention further provides methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues using biomaterials of the invention.

Abstract: Biomaterials and methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues are provided. In particular, the invention provides a multi-layered, naturally occurring multi-axial oriented biomaterial comprising predominately type I collagen fibers. The invention further provides methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues using biomaterials of the invention.

Abstract: Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) image representation is obtained having OCTA pixels assigned respective OCTA values. A vessel density map is computed from the OCTA image representation. A fractional deviation map and/or a pattern deviation map is computed for the patient from the vessel density map and a normative database, wherein: (1) the fractional deviation map represents a percent loss of vessel density at each pixel location relative to an expected value based on the normative database; and (2) computing the pattern deviation map includes: computing a pattern map of the vessel density representing a normalized vessel density pattern of the vessel density map relative to an average value of the vessel density map; and computing the pattern deviation map using the pattern map. A loss is determined by using at least one of the fractional deviation map and the pattern deviation map. Other features are also provided.

Abstract: Biomaterials and methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues are provided. In particular, the invention provides a multi-layered, naturally occurring multi-axial oriented biomaterial comprising predominately type I collagen fibers. The invention further provides methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues using biomaterials of the invention.

Abstract: A method of processing a 3D OCT dataset is present. A method according to some embodiments of the present invention includes obtaining an OCT data from the 3D OCT dataset; obtaining an OCTA data from the 3D OCT dataset; performing segmentation for at least one boundary on the OCT data; processing the OCTA data in a region of interest to create at least one image representation by assigning a value to each pixel of each of the image representation; and displaying at least one image representation.

Abstract: A method of processing a 3D OCT dataset is present. A method according to some embodiments of the present invention includes obtaining an OCT data from the 3D OCT dataset; obtaining an OCTA data from the 3D OCT dataset; performing segmentation for at least one boundary on the OCT data; processing the OCTA data in a region of interest to create at least one image representation by assigning a value to each pixel of each of the image representation; and displaying at least one image representation.

Abstract: Biomaterials and methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues are provided. In particular, the invention provides a multi-layered, naturally occurring multi-axial oriented biomaterial comprising predominately type I collagen fibers. The invention further provides methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues using biomaterials of the invention.

Abstract: A system and method for improved directory assistance searches involving feedback from previous calls made to telephone numbers in a vendor database, in order to improve the quality of customer service and satisfaction by the vendors associated with the telephone numbers, and to find the vendors associated with the telephone numbers that have provided quality customer service in the past. The system and method automatically rates a telephone number according to a plurality of parameters. In one embodiment of the system, dirty numbers (numbers reassigned to a second party from a previous party) are screened.

Abstract: A method of processing a 3D OCT dataset is present. A method according to some embodiments of the present invention includes obtaining an OCT data from the 3D OCT dataset; obtaining an OCTA data from the 3D OCT dataset; performing segmentation for at least one boundary on the OCT data; processing the OCTA data in a region of interest to create at least one image representation by assigning a value to each pixel of each of the image representation; and displaying at least one image representation.

Abstract: Biomaterials and methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues are provided. In particular, the invention provides a multi-layered, naturally occurring multi-axial oriented biomaterial comprising predominately type I collagen fibers. The invention further provides methods and uses for repair or augmentation of tissues using biomaterials of the invention.

Abstract: A mail system including a tracking and reporting system that is adapted to integrate address information together with a unique code on at least one mailpiece, wherein the address information and code are linked, an in-process tracking and archiving system that is adapted to track the mailpiece as the address information and code are printed on the mailpiece and during a mailpiece insertion process to verify that the at least one mailpiece is inserted into a mailer and store an electronic copy of the mailpiece with the address information and code in an archive, an in-bound data capture of return mail system that scans the unique code and automatically links the mailpiece to account information stored in an account database and an postal address update and management system that is linked to a postal service database for verifying address information and correcting address errors.

Abstract: A system and method for improved directory assistance searches involving feedback from previous calls made to telephone numbers in a vendor database, in order to improve the quality of customer service and satisfaction by the vendors associated with the telephone numbers, and to find the vendors associated with the telephone numbers that have provided quality customer service in the past. The system and method automatically rates a telephone number according to a plurality of parameters. The rating produces a relevancy score relating to the quality of customer service and satisfaction (QOCS) associated with calling the vendor telephone number. Vendors associated with telephone numbers that score high on the QOCS scale are given priority to incoming calls from consumers seeking directory assistance in the vendors' field.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing postal services which allow customers to flexibly obtain postal services while also allowing customers to defer the payment of postage until the time of mailing or later. Information provided by a postal service is used to identify items that have been processed by the postal service, allowing a service provider to collect payment for those items after they have been provided to the postal service for processing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing postal services which allow customers to flexibly obtain postal services while also allowing customers to defer the payment of postage until the time of mailing or later. Information provided by a postal service is used to identify items that have been processed by the postal service, allowing a service provider to collect payment for those items after they have been provided to the postal service for processing.

Abstract: A fast drying polyurethane coating composition wherein the reactants comprise (a) a first component comprising one or more polyol compounds having a glass transition temperature of less than or equal to about 25° C., and preferably an Mw of 5000 or less, preferably acrylic or polyester polyols, and (b) a second component, comprising the reaction of a (poly)isocyanate oligomer having an average NCO functionality of greater than 2, for example a biuret with an NCO functionality of 3, with a compound X comprising a substrate portion comprising one or more cycloaliphatic rings, one or more heterocyclic rings, one or more aromatic rings, or a particle of a crosslinked polymer, and functional groups covalently bonded to such substrate portion, for example hydrogenated bisphenol A (HBPA).

Abstract: A reactive coating composition, contains (a) a water dispersible isocyanate component, comprising (a)(1) one or more hydrophobic polyisocyanate oligomers, (a)(2) one or more surface active agents, and (b) a water dispersible polyol component comprising: (b)(1) one or more acrylic polyols, and (b)(2) one or more polyester polyols and provides cured films having improved abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A hardener composition for use as a component of a two component polyurethane coating composition, comprising a polyisocyanate, a catalyst for promoting reaction of the polyisocyanate with a reactive hydrogen compound, and one or more antioxidants selected from: a first antioxidant comprising one or more of sterically hindered phenol antioxidants and secondary aryl amine antioxidants, and a second antioxidant comprising one or more organophosphite antioxidant, exhibits improved color stability.

Abstract: An RFID system includes an RFID tag imbedded or printed on a print medium, such as a sheet of paper. The tagged sheet is used as part of a mail piece in a document handling system to direct the operation of the system through a controller. Data from the tagged sheet is read at multiple stages of the handling system to verify the identity, contents, and address of the mail piece.