Abstract: Apparatuses and methods thereof to administer and manage a base unit for a handheld medical device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a base unit of the invention is in communication with a handheld medical device. The base unit is configured to provide an electrical connection to a power source to charge a battery of the handheld medical device. The base unit is also configured to perform an update to the operation of the base unit, wherein the update is initiated by the base unit upon receiving from the handheld medical device a data stream with information indicating that an update is contained in the data stream.

Abstract: A composition for solubilizing and stabilizing salicylic acid for use in an anhydrous liquid precursor solution for use in the formulation of dermatological, cosmetic, toiletry and personal care products. The anhydrous liquid composition comprises butylene glycol acting as a solubilizer agent being in the range of 5.0% to 30.0% by weight of the composition; glycereth-26 acting as a solubilizer agent being in the range of 40.0% to 70.0% by weight of the composition; and salicylic acid for treating and preventing skin-related problems being in the range of 1.0% to 40.0% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition for solubilizing and stabilizing salicylic acid for use in an anhydrous liquid precursor solution for use in the formulation of dermatological, cosmetic, toiletry and personal care products. The anhydrous liquid composition comprises butylene glycol acting as a solubilizer agent being in the range of 5.0% to 30.0% by weight of the composition; glycereth-26 acting as a solubilizer agent being in the range of 40.0% to 70.0% by weight of the composition; and salicylic acid for treating and preventing skin-related problems being in the range of 1.0% to 40.0% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A double sided electrical connection flexible circuit particularly useful as a substrate for an area array integrated package, and the method of fabricating the structure is described. A circuit having interconnections on one surface and solder ball contact pads on the second surface are interconnected by copper plated from a single surface in order to avoid entrapment of air pockets. In one embodiment, the conductive vias are formed from a copper film which extends from the solder ball contact pads, which may be indented, providing a well for solder balls in the contact pad.

Abstract: A portable shielding system for shielding (i.e., covering) an object to camouflage it, screen it from sunlight, or to provide temporary shelter in the field. The system includes an elongated container and a length of flexible sheet material stored in the container. The sheet material can be withdrawn from the container, placed over the object, and then secured to the ground on opposite sides of the object.