Abstract: A cutting apparatus for cutting foods with shells having a bottom handle, a top handle, and a cutting blade are disclosed. The cutting blade includes two holes connected by a slot that is configured to receive a pin that locks the position of the cutting blade relative to the handles. In a open configuration the pin can be pressed into one of the holes locking the cutting blade in a open position. In a closed configuration the pin can be pressed into the other hole which locks the cutting blade into a closed position. The pin can also be disengaged from either hole to occupy the slot such that the handles can moved relative to one another such that a cutting action may be made.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, that when executed on data processing hardware, causes the data processing hardware to perform operations at a hollow fiber transduction device. The operations include instructing a pump of the hollow fiber transduction device to execute one of the steps of the recipe to provide a first pressure at a first sensor where the first pressure is specified in the recipe. The operations also include receiving, from a first sensor of the hollow fiber transduction device, a fluid flow signal that indicates an operating parameter measured at the first sensor, comparing a first end trigger threshold of the one of the steps of the recipe against the received fluid flow signal, and instructing the pump to complete the one of the steps of the recipe based on the first end trigger threshold comparison.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and assessing the carbon footprint of an enterprise. The system aggregates data, such as for example environmental data, enriches the data and then stores the data along with additional information in a blockchain. The additional information stored in the blockchain can include third party data, the types of risk models and machine learning techniques employed by the system, emissions data, attribute data, and the like.

Abstract: Methods for treating fungal infections of the hand or foot use applications of low level laser energy to the infected area to inhibit fungal growth. A laser device is used to produce one or more low-level laser beams, typically in the range of 400-800 nm emanated at a power of less than 1 watt. The laser light is scanned across the infected area for a predetermined duration. Preferably, the duration is between about 10 and 30 minutes, so that at least 0.5 joules of laser energy is applied. Preferably, about 10 joules of laser energy is applied. The application may be repeated, and is preferably repeated once, about five weeks after the first application. A topical medication, such as an antifungal cream, may be used in conjunction with the laser light to speed up fungal removal.

Abstract: Methods for treating fungal infections of the hand or foot use applications of low level laser energy to the infected area to inhibit fungal growth. A laser device is used to produce one or more low-level laser beams, typically in the range of 400-800 nm emanated at a power of less than 1 watt. The laser light is scanned across the infected area for a predetermined duration. Preferably, the duration is between about 10 and 30 minutes, so that at least 0.5 joules of laser energy is applied. Preferably, about 10 joules of laser energy is applied. The application may be repeated, and is preferably repeated once, about five weeks after the first application. A topical medication, such as an antifungal cream, may be used in conjunction with the laser light to speed up fungal removal.

Abstract: The present invention is a non-invasive method for reducing fat or cellulite in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of niacin and applying laser energy to targeted external regions of a patient's body. The present method helps create smooth contours.

Abstract: Methods for treating fungal infections of the hand or foot use applications of low level laser energy to the infected area to inhibit fungal growth. A laser device is used to produce one or more low-level laser beams, typically in the range of 400-800 nm emanated at a power of less than 1 watt. The laser light is scanned across the infected area for a predetermined duration. Preferably, the duration is between about 10 and 30 minutes, so that at least 0.5 joules of laser energy is applied. Preferably, about 10 joules of laser energy is applied. The application may be repeated, and is preferably repeated once, about five weeks after the first application. A topical medication, such as an antifungal cream, may be used in conjunction with the laser light to speed up fungal removal.

Abstract: The present invention is a non-invasive method for reducing fat in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of niacin and applying laser energy to targeted external regions of a patient's body.

Abstract: Low-level laser therapy is applied externally through the skin of the patient to targeted areas of a of a patient's body to treat diabetes or prediabetes. A patient is first diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, preferably by blood draws that measure insulin, A1C, or glucose levels. A therapeutic amount of laser energy to apply is determined from a patient's biological factors such as body mass index. The therapeutic amount of laser energy is applied one or more times over a two week time period. The patient is then retested for diabetes or prediabetes. If necessary, a new therapeutic amount of laser energy is determined according to any changes in the patient's diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis and any changes in the patient's biological factors. Adjusted treatments with low-level laser energy continue until the diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis is removed.

Abstract: This invention is a method of treating a patient's injured tissue by applying platelet-rich plasma and laser energy to the injured tissue. The applied energy is low-level, and the patient feels no sensation of the low-level laser energy being applied. The laser energy can be applied before, after, or during the platelet-rich plasma application, or any combination thereof. Additional laser therapy may be applied over the entire extremity containing the injury, any non-injured adjacent tissue, as well as to the patient's entire body for stimulation of other body systems. Additionally, laser energy can be applied to the platelet-rich plasma before the platelet-rich plasma is applied to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is a treatment for reducing serum cholesterol levels. The method involves analyzing a patient's lipid levels to determine a therapeutically sufficient amount of laser energy to apply to reduce a patient's LDL level while preserving his or her HDL level. The therapeutically sufficient amount of laser energy is determined by conducting a standard blood draw from the patient, conducting a lipid panel, and analyzing the results. In the preferred embodiment, a laser having a wavelength of about 635 nm is used to apply a therapeutic amount of laser energy of approximately 6.6 J/cm2, provided over six treatments, each laser treatment two days apart.

Abstract: A handheld probe treats acne and other skin conditions using a combination of optical and thermal therapy. The device contains light emitting devices capable of impinging a treatment area with laser light. In the preferred embodiment, the light emitting devices emit a combination of red and blue light to treat acne causing bacteria and prevent inflammation. The emitted light can be formed into therapeutically effective shapes by one or more optical arrangements. The device also contains a thermally conductive plate heated by a heater. The thermally conductive plate contacts the skin and warms it, enlarging the pores in the treatment area. One or more contact switches activate the device when brought into or near contact with the treatment area. In the preferred embodiment, the device is powered by a rechargeable battery.

Abstract: The present invention is a non-invasive method for reducing fat in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of niacin and applying laser energy to targeted external regions of a patient's body.