Abstract: A camera and a camera system as well as methods of using the camera and the camera system. The camera is very preferably portable and hand-held and includes a wand or probe for insertion into a mouth or other body cavity for the purpose of obtaining an image of regions in such cavity. The images are transmitted onto a display screen for viewing by a doctor or an oral surgeon, by a patient, or by another person. In the preferred embodiment, the camera includes various ways of automatically disabling and enabling operation of the camera, thereby conserving energy.

Abstract: A phosphor particle has thereon a moisture resistant treatment of a metallic nitride. By moisture resistant is meant a condition allowing the phosphor particle to function in a humid atmosphere for a significantly longer period of time than an untreated particle. The method of making such phosphors comprises the steps of introducing an inert gas into a reaction vessel; charging phosphor particles into the reaction vessel; heating the reaction vessel to a reaction temperature; introducing a nitride coating precursor into the reaction vessel; introducing a co-reactant into the reaction vessel; and maintaining the inert gas flow, co-reactant flow and precursor supply for a time sufficient to moisture-proof the phosphor particles. The nitride treated phosphor particles produced by this method, which can include the deposition of a nitride coating on the particles, have excellent efficacy ratings and strong luminance values in lamps after 100 hours use in high humidity (i.e., >95%).

Abstract: A phosphor particle has thereon a moisture resistant treatment of a metallic nitride. By moisture resistant is meant a condition allowing the phosphor particle to function in a humid atmosphere for a significantly longer period of time than an untreated particle. The method of making such phosphors comprises the steps of introducing an inert gas into a reaction vessel; charging phosphor particles into the reaction vessel; heating the reaction vessel to a reaction temperature; introducing a nitride coating precursor into the reaction vessel; introducing a co-reactant into the reaction vessel; and maintaining the inert gas flow, co-reactant flow and precursor supply for a time sufficient to moisture-proof the phosphor particles. The nitride treated phosphor particles produced by this method, which can include the deposition of a nitride coating on the particles, have excellent efficacy ratings and strong luminance values in lamps after 100 hours use in high humidity (i.e., >95%).

Abstract: A phosphor particle has thereon a moisture resistant treatment of a metallic nitride. By moisture resistant is meant a condition allowing the phosphor particle to function in a humid atmosphere for a significantly longer period of time than an untreated particle. The method of making such phosphors comprises the steps of introducing an inert gas into a reaction vessel; charging phosphor particles into the reaction vessel; heating the reaction vessel to a reaction temperature; introducing a nitride coating precursor into the reaction vessel; introducing a co-reactant into the reaction vessel; and maintaining the inert gas flow, co-reactant flow and precursor supply for a time sufficient to moisture-proof the phosphor particles. The nitride treated phosphor particles produced by this method, which can include the deposition of a nitride coating on the particles, have excellent efficacy ratings and strong luminance values in lamps after 100 hours use in high humidity (i.e., >95%).

Abstract: A phosphor particle having thereon a conformal coating of aluminum nitride. By conformal coating is meant a coating that follows the surface contours of the individual particles. The method of making such phosphors comprises the steps of introducing an inert gas into a reaction vessel; charging phosphor particles into the reaction vessel; heating the reaction vessel to a reaction temperature; introducing a nitride coating precursor into the reaction vessel; introducing a coreactant into the reaction vessel; and maintaining the inert gas flow, coreactant flow and precursor supply for a time sufficient to coat the phosphor particles. The nitride coated phosphor particles produced by this method have excellent efficacy ratings and strong luminance values in lamps after 100 hours use in high humidity (i.e.,>95%).

Abstract: Curable fluorosilicone compositions are disclosed comprising a grafted organopolysiloxane, a vinyl-functional crosslinking agent, and a free-radical initiator. Judicious compounding and control of grafting and curing variables provides an assortment of products ranging in properties from elastomeric to thermoplastic.

Abstract: There is provided a neck support rest comprising a unitary body of resilient material, the body having a base portion with top and bottom surfaces, a rear edge and a front edge, and an upstanding ridge along the front edge. The top of the ridge overhangs the bottom of the ridge in order to ensure that the ridge can tuck into and hence support the lower neck region of a person lying on his side with his head on the base portion.