Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving, by a computing device, sensor data associated with a geographic location; processing, by the computing device, the sensor data to identify an infrastructure asset within the geographic location; determining, by the computing device, a condition of the infrastructure asset based on processing the sensor data; and storing or outputting, by the computing device, information regarding the condition of the infrastructure asset.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: receiving, by a computing device, sensor data associated with a geographic location; processing, by the computing device, the sensor data to identify an infrastructure asset within the geographic location; determining, by the computing device, a condition of the infrastructure asset based on processing the sensor data; and storing or outputting, by the computing device, information regarding the condition of the infrastructure asset.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixing syringe device for delivering a medicament or medical composition to a site of interest. The mixing syringe device generally includes a multi-chambered open lumen and optionally a sectioned plunger. The open lumen has at least two longitudinally oriented chambers within the interior of the lumen, and the optional sectioned plunger has at least two longitudinally oriented extensions corresponding in configuration to the at least two longitudinally oriented chambers of the open lumen and configured to be reciprocatably disposed in the chambers of the open lumen. Each compartment of the lumen is configured to store a medicament component or medical composition component in its interior. In certain embodiments, each compartment is sealed at one end by a movable stopper mechanism and sealed at the other end by a sealing mechanism capable of temporarily or otherwise opening. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixing syringe device for delivering a medicament or medical composition to a site of interest. The mixing syringe device generally includes a multi-chambered open lumen and optionally a sectioned plunger. The open lumen has at least two longitudinally oriented chambers within the interior of the lumen, and the optional sectioned plunger has at least two longitudinally oriented extensions corresponding in configuration to the at least two longitudinally oriented chambers of the open lumen and configured to be reciprocatably disposed in the chambers of the open lumen. Each compartment of the lumen is configured to store a medicament component or medical composition component in its interior. In certain embodiments, each compartment is sealed at one end by a movable stopper mechanism and sealed at the other end by a sealing mechanism capable of temporarily or otherwise opening. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: An novel apparatus and technique may be used to induct articles onto a conveyor comprising at least one conveyor belt that moves articles along a first path that extends in a first direction. The apparatus may be used to move an article along a second path that extends in a second direction, which is transverse to the first direction, to a first position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt. After the article has been moved to the first position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt, the apparatus may be used to move the article onto the at least one conveyor belt.

Abstract: A directional transition module for moving an article translating on a primary roller conveyor extending along a first axis to a secondary conveyor for translation along a second axis angularly disposed with respect to the first axis includes at least one flexible drive member supported by a chassis for cycling through a predetermined driver cycle having an upper cycle portion and a lower cycle portion. The upper cycle portion is such that, when the directional transition module is installed for use in conjunction with the primary roller conveyor, the drive member cycles between first and second rollers of the primary roller conveyor. The drive member includes first and second segments wherein the first segment has a profile sufficiently low such that, when the first segment cycles through the upper cycle portion, it does not extend above a plane defined by the tops of the first and second rollers.

Abstract: An novel apparatus and technique may be used to induct articles onto a conveyor comprising at least one conveyor belt that moves articles along a first path that extends in a first direction. The apparatus may be used to move an article along a second path that extends in a second direction, which is transverse to the first direction, to a first position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt. After the article has been moved to the first position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt, the apparatus may be used to move the article onto the at least one conveyor belt.

Abstract: An alternatively configurable roller conveyor module includes left and right frame members rotatably supporting rollers for rotation above roller axes extending along a roller plane. Each frame member includes upper and lower edges and includes roller-mounting apertures extending along a roller-plane axis situated between the upper and lower edges and corresponding to the intersection of the roller plane with the frame member.

Abstract: Inventory management of work-in-process (WIP) inventory within a processing facility is accomplished with a staged holding area in concert with control systems. Receiving of material into the staging area is tracked by scanning mechanisms such as Radio Frequency ID (RFID) or bar coding methods. Aggregation of material is recorded by cart sizing factors into the automatic control system. Carts are stored temporarily in locations arranged in a pre-determined grid fashion. The grid location information for a cart is made known to the automatic control system for reference or reporting to production supervisors. Down-stream processing can request staged inventory material from staging operators via overhead message boards or computer screens. Requests may be by particular types of material or by specific cart grid location. Manual entry or manual release of material is also accommodated including manual corrections of staged materials.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel naphthylsalicylanilides of the general formula wherein W is a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl ring. The substitution on W includes replacing one or more —H with —OH, alkyl, O-alkyl, branched alkyl, or cycloalkyl, containing 1-6 carbon atoms or combinations thereof. Y is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl ring or substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl ring. The substitution for Y includes replacement of one or more —H atoms with CN, CF3, NO2, methoxy, benzoyl, phenoxy, phenoxymethyl or combinations thereof. These compounds are useful as antibacterial against gram negative and gram positive bacteria and as antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel naphthylsalicylanilides of the general formula 1

Abstract: A method of treating chronic inflammation in a mammal is disclosed which comprises contacting the affected area with an amount sufficient to ameliorate the inflammatory condition, of a compound of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is a substituted phenyl ring, R is an alkylsulfonyl group of 1-20 carbon atoms, and X is selected from the group consisting of --CN, --NO.sub.2, --H, halogen, lower alkyl and lower haloalkyl.

Abstract: A method of treating inflammation in a mammal, which comprises contacting the affected area with an amount sufficient to ameliorate the inflammatory condition, of a compound of the following formula ##STR1## in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier containing a detergent, where Z is a substituted phenyl, R is a substituted or unsubstituted alkylsulfonyl group from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and X is --CN, --NO.sub.2, --H, halogen, lower alkyl or lower haloalkyl radical.

Abstract: Polypeptides related to fimbriae of Porphyromonas gingivalis are described and claimed which exhibit inhibition of bacterial adhesion to saliva-coated surfaces. The polypeptides are selected from the group consisting of fimbriae, fimbrillin, and fimbrial-related. peptides derived therefrom. The polypeptides are used as active ingredients in various oral formulations designed to prevent adhesion of P. gingivalis to host mucosal surfaces and thus interfering with the development of periodontitis. The polypeptides are also used in subunit vaccine formulations for use against pathogenic, fimbriated P. gingivalis in the prophylactic treatment of periodontitis. Use of the polypeptides for inducing protective immunity in serum and gingival crevicular fluid may prevent primary infection with P. gingivalis as well as the spread of the organism between intraoral reservoirs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising P. gingivalis specific oligonucleotides which are useful as primers to amplify particular regions of the genome of P. gingivalis during enzymatic nucleic acid amplification. The invention also provides a method for the detection of P. gingivalis, which may be present in a clinical specimen, using the P. gingivalis-specific primers and enzymatic nucleic acid amplification. The present invention also relates to P. gingivalis-specific oligonucleotides which are useful as probes to facilitate detection of the amplified regions of P. gingivalis DNA.

Abstract: This invention relates to new 5-alkylsulfonylsalicylanilides and methods for their use. More particularly, the invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## Wherein Z is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl ring of from 6 to 30 carbon atoms including substituents, R is a substituted or unsubstituted alkylsulfonyl group of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms including substitutents; and X is a radical selected from the group consisting of --CN, --NO.sub.2, --H, halogen, lower alkyl or lower haloalkyl.The above compounds and compositions containing them are effective antiseptics against a wide range of microorganisms, especially bacteria, and are surprisingly highly effective against microorganisms, particularly S. mutans, prevalent in dental plaque.

Abstract: The composition comprises certain 5-alkylsalicylanilides and more particularly comprises the compounds encompassed by the following generic formula: ##STR1## Where Z is a substituted phenyl ring of from 6 to 30 carbon atoms including substituents, and R is a substituted or unsubstituted n-alkyl or phenyl group of from 4 to 30 carbon atoms including substituents.The preferred compositions of the invention have a partition coefficient greater than 4 and the substituted moieties in the phenyl ring of the Z group have a combined overall electron withdrawing effect on the phenyl ring of the Z group.The method of the invention comprises contacting a microorganism affected by the above composition with a sufficient concentration of the above composition for a sufficient time to inhibit the growth of the microorganism.

Abstract: The composition comprises certain 5-acylsalicylanilides and more particularly comprises the compounds encompassed by the following generic formula: ##STR1## Where Z is a substituted phenyl ring of from 6 to 30 carbon atoms including substituents, R is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or phenyl group of from 2 to 30 carbon atoms including substituents and M is a radical selected from the group consisting of --C.dbd.N,--F,--NO.sub.2,--H, lower alkyl or lower haloalkyl.The preferred compositions of the invention have a partition coefficient greater than 4 and the substituted moieties in the phenyl ring of the Z group have a combined overall electron withdrawing effect on the phenyl ring of the Z group.The method of the invention comprises contacting the microorganism with a sufficient concentration of the above composition for a sufficient time to inhibit the growth of the microorganism.