Abstract: An electrical insulating material is described herein. The electrical insulating material comprises an insulating core layer and at least one cured epoxy layer coated on a first major surface of the insulating core layer. In some aspects, the exemplary electrical insulating material can further include a second cured epoxy layer coated on a second major surface of the insulating core layer.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of amphetamine in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes amphetamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a backing layer comprising a polyurethane film layer and a polyester film layer, with a polyurethane adhesive disposed therebetween. Related methods also are described.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of amphetamine in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes amphetamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a backing layer comprising a polyurethane film layer and a polyester film layer, with a polyurethane adhesive disposed therebetween. Related methods also are described. Also described are compositions that exhibit a short onset period and a long duration of therapeutic effect.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of amphetamine in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes amphetamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a backing layer comprising a polyurethane film layer and a polyester film layer, with a polyurethane adhesive disposed therebetween. Related methods also are described.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of amphetamine in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes amphetamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a backing layer comprising a polyurethane film layer and a polyester film layer, with a polyurethane adhesive disposed therebetween. Related methods also are described.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of amphetamine in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes amphetamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a backing layer comprising a polyurethane film layer and a polyester film layer, with a polyurethane adhesive disposed therebetween. Related methods also are described.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of amphetamine in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes amphetamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a backing layer comprising a polyurethane film layer and a polyester film layer, with a polyurethane adhesive disposed therebetween. Related methods also are described. Also described are compositions that exhibit a short onset period and a long duration of therapeutic effect.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of amphetamine in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes amphetamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a backing layer comprising a polyurethane film layer and a polyester film layer, with a polyurethane adhesive disposed therebetween. Related methods also are described. Also described are compositions that exhibit a short onset period and a long duration of therapeutic effect.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of amphetamine in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes amphetamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a backing layer comprising a polyurethane film layer and a polyester film layer, with a polyurethane adhesive disposed therebetween. Related methods also are described.

Abstract: Described are transdermal drug delivery compositions comprising amphetamine, methods of manufacturing transdermal drug delivery compositions comprising amphetamine, and therapeutic methods using transdermal drug delivery compositions comprising amphetamine, such as may be desired for achieving central nervous system stimulation, such as for the treatment of attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or for the treatment of narcolepsy. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise an amount of polyurethane effective to control the presence of and/or prevent the formation of phenyl acetone in the compositions. The polyurethane may be present in a drug-containing polymer matrix or in a backing adjacent the drug-containing polymer matrix.

Abstract: A shielding article includes a polymeric conductive layer and a protective layer disposed adjacent the polymeric conductive layer. The polymeric conductive layer provides electromagnetic shielding characteristics so as to prevent receipt of data from a radio frequency information component by an external device when the component is located between the external device on one side and the polymeric conductive and protective layers on the other side. The shielding article may be shaped to substantially surround the radio frequency information component.

Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of amphetamine in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes amphetamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a backing layer comprising a polyurethane film layer and a polyester film layer, with a polyurethane adhesive disposed therebetween. Related methods also are described.

Abstract: A shielding article includes a polymeric conductive layer and a protective layer disposed adjacent the polymeric conductive layer. The polymeric conductive layer provides electromagnetic shielding characteristics so as to prevent receipt of data from a radio frequency information component by an external device when the component is located between the external device on one side and the polymeric conductive and protective layers on the other side. The shielding article may be shaped to substantially surround the radio frequency information component.

Abstract: A shielding article includes a polymeric conductive layer and a protective layer disposed adjacent the polymeric conductive layer. The polymeric conductive layer provides electromagnetic shielding characteristics so as to prevent receipt of data from a radio frequency information component by an external device when the component is located between the external device on one side and the polymeric conductive and protective layers on the other side. The shielding article may be shaped to substantially surround the radio frequency information component.

Abstract: A shielding article includes a polymeric conductive layer and a protective layer disposed adjacent the polymeric conductive layer. The polymeric conductive layer provides electromagnetic shielding characteristics so as to prevent receipt of data from a radio frequency information component by an external device when the component is located between the external device on one side and the polymeric conductive and protective layers on the other side. The shielding article may be shaped to substantially surround the radio frequency information component.

Abstract: A protective assembly for covering cable connections and splices and the like. The protective assembly comprises a rigid support structure including a resin composition. The rigid support structure has the shape of a hollow elongate tube in a central portion thereof and further includes a first reinforced end portion opposite a second reinforced end portion. A rigid support structure supports an elastic tube capable of recovering substantially to its original dimensions after being stretched and released. The elastic tube in the protective assembly is held in an expanded condition extending beyond the end of a rigid support structure placed inside the elastic tube. The rigid support structure is susceptible to breaking upon the application of a force beyond that exerted by the tube while in its expanded condition. Application of the force breaks the rigid support structure to permit recovery of the elastic tube.

Abstract: A method for forming a test object containing a sinusoidal pattern corresponding to a specified exposure distribution function comprises: providing an exposed and processed intermediate photographic film containing a distorted sinusoidal pattern image having harmonics necessary to produce a substantially undistorted sinusoidal pattern in an exposed and processed test object photographic film; exposing the test object film using the intermediate film containing the distorted sinusoidal pattern image; and processing the exposed test object film, thereby forming a test object containing a substantially undistorted sinusoidal test pattern.

Abstract: A thermoformable add-on EMI shielding sheet comprising a carrier material selected from polymeric films and fibrous webs having the capability of becoming porous when thermoformed, having a metal mat at least partially embedded therein, comprising a plurality of fine, randomly-oriented metal fibers, the carrier material having a softening temperature lower than the highest temperature reached during the thermoforming process.

Abstract: A cover assembly includes an expanded elastomeric tube supported in the expanded state by an internal frangible support core. The support core possesses sufficient strength to resist contraction of the tube but will break upon the addition of relatively little additional external force. Breakage of the core allows the tube to contract and securely cover and seal to the object to which the cover assembly is applied.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal/polymer composite comprising a polymeric substrate and a sintered mat of randomly-oriented metal fibers embedded therein, the fibers having a substantially circular cross-section and a diameter of about 10 to 200 .mu.m. The polymeric substrate is typically a thin, flexible sheet-like material having a pair of planar surfaces. The polymeric substrate is preferably thermoformable. If thermoformability is desired the metal will have a melting point of less than the thermoforming temperature of the polymeric substrate. The thermoformable metal/polymer composite of the present invention may be stretched to at least 20%, and often can be stretched at least 200% of its original dimensions, at least in certain regions, without loss of electrical continuity or EMI shielding properties. The present invention also provides a method of making a metal/polymer composite and a sintered mat of randomly-oriented metal fibers.