Abstract: The shoe outer sole includes a ball region and a heel region. The ball region includes a first and second longitudinally extending lobes, with a narrower third middle lobe connected therebetween, for adhering flocking to the shoe outsole. The heel region includes fourth and fifth lobes connected together and forming a J-shape conforming to an outside area of a heel of a wearer, for adhering flocking to the shoe outsole.

Abstract: A method for building a Patient's Data Set from a Patient's Data File to provide robust patient care comprising the steps of obtaining a Patient's Data File, building a training set for machine learning through experts' selection of at least one desired feature from the Patient's Data File to create the Patient's Data Set, developing a data mining algorithm to automate extraction of at least one data feature from at least one other Patient's Data File using the training set, the algorithm automatically generating the Patient's Data Set from at least one other Patient's Data File, supplementing the Patient's Data Set with at least one patient input, and analyzing the Patient's Data Set to confirm patient course of treatment.

Abstract: A self contained and self powered interchangeable light emitting module for use in outdoor landscaping fixtures such as pathway lights and decorative garden brickwork. The module uses battery powered LED's which are switched off and the batteries recharged by a solar cell when the module is adequately illuminated. Both the LEDs and solar cell use a single translucent panel. The module uses a hermetic enclosures and contains a desiccant and anti-algae agent to discourage fouling from condensation. Differently colored modules are provided to conveniently allow seasonal lighting decoration choices. A single color changeable and microprocessor controlled module is provided for greater convenience and coloring options.

Abstract: A versatile, foldable and disposable cutting board for preparing food is made of a thin, resiliently flexible sheet of propylene, stainless steel or other cut-resistant material. The board has a triangular section projecting away from the user to form a distal pouring funnel and spout when the board is folded along its middle by grabbing both sides and moving them toward each other. A narrow fence extending upwardly from the periphery of the board dips gradually along the distal edge toward a near horizontal position at the apex of the triangular section. The fence is interrupted along an offset portion of the proximal edge in order to provide clearance for the blade and handle of a chopping or mincing instrument.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating, modifying, elaborating and analyzing a task template is disclosed. The task templates created or modified are preferably stored in a repository of templates which are used for further task template specification.

Abstract: A catheter for delivering an agent to an area of treatment is presented. The catheter includes a catheter body, a balloon assembly coupled to the catheter body, a first lumen, and a second lumen. The balloon assembly has spaced-apart balloons that define an area between the balloons. The first lumen extends along the catheter body to pass an inflation material to the balloons to control an inflation level of the balloons. The second lumen extends along the catheter body and having an outlet in the area between the balloons. There may be a third lumen for bypassing a biological fluid such as blood while the catheter is being used. The method of using this catheter is also presented. The method entails simultaneously inflating the balloons to isolate a treatment area and adding an agent to the treatment area through one of the lumens.

Abstract: A system for detecting and displaying force data relating to impacts received on an item of athletic equipment includes two or more items of athletic equipment each having a force sensor, logic and a wireless transmitter therein, a receiver adapted to receiver signals from each of the transmitters, and a processor for formatting the data for display. The force sensor may be a capacitive force sensor. The logic may have an operating mode and a sleep mode, with an inertial sensor providing a signal to cause the logic to switch from sleep mode to operating mode. The logic identifies and stores signals exceeding a threshold for transmission. Transmissions are repeated, and the receiver is adapted to distinguish and discard corrupted and repeated transmissions. The display provides an indication of force and number of recorded hits in association with the names of the competitors.

Abstract: The invention provides novel dermatological compositions and related methods useful in the activation of skin growth factors and growth receptors. Compositions of the invention act upon follicle cells and other skin targets to induce hair growth, facilitate dermal cell repair, and enhance skin health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for identifying antibiotic compounds having transglycosylase inhibitory activity or transpeptidation inhibitory activity.

Abstract: A digital radio broadcast station which includes a common digital database having stored therein a plurality of at least several hundred (preferably at least 1800) different selections of music to be played and broadcast by the radio station. A processor system is provided for programming the operation of the digital radio broadcast station with a sequence of music selections, which are subsequently retrieved in order from the common digital database and played over the digital radio broadcast station. The processor system preferably includes a main computer system for operating the radio station, and also a backup computer system for operating the radio station in the event of a failure of the main computer system. The processor system is preferably based upon reduced instruction set computing architecture, and preferably comprises an IBM RS/6000 system with an AIX operating system. The common digital database comprises a disk array storage, preferably a dual port RAID disk array.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the dissolution properties of relatively insoluble dietary supplements is provided in accordance with the invention. The method includes the steps of providing at least one relatively water insoluble dietary supplement, solubilizing the dietary supplement with a solubilizer, and incorporating an edible polyhydric alcohol into the solubilized dietary supplement to provide a liquid dietary supplement composition that will dissolve spontaneously in the gastrointestinal tract with the minimum agitation which normally occurs there due to peristaltic action. The liquid dietary supplement composition can be readily supplied by incorporation in a gelatin capsule and a gelatin capsule having a liquid dietary supplement incorporated therein is also provided in accordance with the invention. The gelatin capsule dissolves readily in the digestive tract and the dietary supplement has enhanced bioavailability in comparison to prior art gelatin capsules.

Abstract: A thin, tactile sensor for measuring the width of a contact region between two loaded rollers. The sensor comprises an array of sensing elements disposed between two thin substrates, and including conductive traces to provide electrical connection to external measurement electronics. Relatively thin conductive electrode patterns are disposed transversely with respect to the direction of travel of the sensor through the rollers, and are positioned at predetermined lateral spacings such that activation of selected sensors provides indicia of nip width.

Abstract: A system for generating a document in response to a request for information has the capability of receiving scanned documents that have a series of questions. The present invention has databases of questions and associated answers. A respondent prepares the subject questions for a searching procedure by editing and assigning each question with a number and labels the same with given input parameters. The system searches the question database for a question which exactly matches the subject question or is a like match in that it is similar in text or input parameter value. The system compares each received question with stored questions and return similarly worded questions in accordance with a predetermined match threshold. The respondent may then select an answer associated with the subject question for inclusion in the response document. The present system is also characterized by a maintenance apparatus that allows for systematic upkeep of question and answer databases.

Abstract: A dual mechanism polymer mixture composed of pH-sensitive enteric materials and film-forming plasticizers capable of conferring permeability to the enteric material, for use in drug-delivery systems; a matrix pellet composed of a dual mechanism polymer mixture permeated with drug and sometimes covering a pharmaceutically neutral nucleus; a membrane-coated pellet comprising a matrix pellet coated with a dual mechanism polymer mixture envelope of the same or different composition; and a pharmaceutical dosage form containing matrix pellets. The matrix pellet releases acid-soluble drugs by diffusion in acid pH and by disintegration at pH levels of nominally about 5.0 or higher.