Abstract: A breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, a cartridge, and a pulmonary drug delivery system are provided. The dry powder inhaler can be provided with or without a unit dose cartridge for using with the inhaler. The inhaler and/or cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, peptides and proteins such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of diabetes and/or obesity. The dry powder inhaler is compact; can be provided in various shapes and sizes, colors, and comprises a housing, a mouthpiece, a cartridge placement area, and a mechanism for opening and closing the medicament cartridge. The device is easy to manufacture, provides a pre-metered single unit dose, it is relatively easy to use, and can be reusable or disposable.

Abstract: Dry powder inhaler systems for pulmonary delivery of pharmaceuticals are disclosed. The dry powder inhalation systems comprise a dry powder inhalation device or inhaler and a cartridge containing a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an active ingredient for delivery to the pulmonary circulation. The present devices provide rugged devices which are reusable, use pre-metered unit dose cartridges which deliver a medicament in a liner manner, and can be disassembled for cleaning. The devices also provide a high resistance inhalation system which enables deagglomeration of dry powder particles, have a consistent airflow, are easy to manufacture and are simple and relatively easy to use.

Abstract: Gas permeation barriers can be deposited on plastic or glass substrates by atomic layer deposition (ALD). The use of the ALD coatings can reduce permeation by many orders of magnitude at thicknesses of tens of nanometers with low concentrations of coating defects. These thin coatings preserve the flexibility and transparency of the plastic substrate. Such articles are useful in container, electrical and electronic applications.

Abstract: A common method to operate a door is to have a door knob on the door connected to a latch which slides through an opening in the door into another opening in the door jamb. When the door is closed the latch extends from the door through the strike plate and into the door jamb. To open the door the latch must slide away from the door jamb past the strike plate and into an opening in the door (usually accomplished by turning the door knob, pressing a lever handle or turning a key). By inserting a pin through the latch when the door is closed, the latch cannot slide away from the door jamb and the door cannot be opened.

Abstract: Transistors fabricated with transparent oxide semiconductors are provided. The semiconductors are metal oxides deposited without the intentional incorporation of additional doping elements, and enable the fabrication of transparent thin film transistors. The transparent transistors can be used to control pixels in a display, without significantly reducing the active area of the pixels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device having a flexible organic electronic device comprising in the order listed: a) a first flexible composite barrier structure comprising at least one layer of a first polymeric film and at least one layer of a first barrier material, the first barrier structure having a first inner surface, b) at least one first electrical contact layer, c) at least one active layer comprising an organic active material, said active layer having dimensions defined by a length and a width, d) at least one second electrical contact layer, e) a second flexible composite barrier structure comprising at least one layer of a second polymeric film and at least one layer of a second barrier material, the second barrier structure having a second inner surface, wherein at least one of the first and second composite barrier structures is light-transmitting and the first and second composite barrier structures are sealed together to envelop the at least one active layer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus performs hardware assisted communication between processors. In response to direction from a first processor, a first coprocessor writes information in a first block of mirrored memory. Mirrored memory is maintained, allowing a second coprocessor to read the information from a second block of mirrored memory. The information is saved in memory accessible to a second processor. The information is accessed by the second processor.

Abstract: Flexible composite barrier structures are used to improve the resistance, to oxygen and moisture degradation, of an organic electronic device including at least one active layer comprising an organic material.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel, transparent oxide semiconductor thin film transistors (TFT's) and a process for making them.

Abstract: Flexible composite barrier structures are used to improve the resistance, to oxygen and moisture degradation, of an organic electronic device including at least one active layer comprising an organic material.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of liposomes that contain a biologically active compound and methods of manufacture thereof. Invention methods offer the ability to manufacture liposome compositions containing NSAIDs and other biologically active compounds, and the ability to attain very high encapsulation efficiencies in uniform, stable liposomes. Compositions of liposomes containing anti-viral agents and anti-fungal agents are also provided. Invention liposome compositions are useful for the treatment of a variety of conditions, including, for example, pain and inflammation, bacterial infections and viral infections.

Abstract: Flexible composite barrier structures are used to improve the resistance, to oxygen and moisture degradation, of an organic electronic device including at least one active layer comprising an organic material.

Abstract: A disposable shaver having a shaving head and handle equipped with blister bubbles positioned along the handle of the shaver. The blister bubbles are depressible from convex to concave and are provided to count the number of times the shaver is used. The method comprises the use of the inventive shaver to compute the useful life of a particular brand of disposable shaver.