Abstract: There is provided a device comprising a body structure having one or more surfaces wherein at least one of the surfaces comprises a pH sensitive layer comprising a linear polymer, wherein the water solubility of the linear polymer increases from a first water solubility to a second water solubility at a pH trigger. A method of forming a device, and a method of preventing or mitigating infection is also described.

Abstract: Systems and Methods for mapping and analyzing networks are taught. Network line data is converted into point data. The point data is associated with cells of a grid overlaying the network. A number of points in each of the cells of the grid is determined. The number of points in one cell of the grid is compared to the number of points in other cells of the grid to determine the infrastructure in each of the cells of the grid. It is determined how the infrastructure in one cell is spatially related to the infrastructure in other cells in order to rank cell criticality. Cell criticality rankings are sequentially removed from the grid to determine consequential impact on network properties of the grid.

Abstract: A computerized method and system for mapping a network, comprising: using a computer to convert network line data into point data for a network, using the computer to associate the point data with cells of a grid overlaying the network, and using the computer to analyze the network by determining a number of points in each of the cells.

Abstract: A system for mapping a network is described, where the system comprises a computer coupled to the network and a geographic information system (GIS). The GIS may be configured to convert network line data into point data for a network; associate the point data with cells of a grid overlaying the network; and analyze the network by determining the relationship of the point data to the cells of the grid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas permeable sterilization and shipping package system for medical products. The system includes a gas permeable sterilization package composed of an upper panel and a lower panel. Each panel has a main panel element, panel edges, and panel margins at or near the panel edges. The upper panel and the lower panel are joined at their respective panel margins so the respective main panel elements define a compartment for holding one or more articles to be sterilized. At least a portion of at least one panel is permeable to sterilant gas. The system includes at least one reinforcement strip joined to a panel at least at one location on its main panel element between its panel margins. Also disclosed is a method of sterilizing and shipping one or more items used in a medical procedure by utilizing the gas permeable sterilization and shipping package system.

Abstract: A non-reusable, locking container for sterilizing and storing surgical materials and presenting surgical materials in a sterilized condition. The non-reusable, locking sterilization container includes a tray, a lid, a permeable filter, a non-reusable lock and a frangible release that limit the container to only a single sterilization cycle or single use.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping and analyzing vulnerabilities in networks. In one embodiment, a network is mapped, comprising: converting network line data into point data; associating the point data with cells of a grid overlaying the network; and analyzing the network by determining the relationship of the point data to the cells of the grid.

Abstract: A material comprising at least one polymer and at least one sensitizer wherein the sensitizer is localised at a surface of the material wherein the sensitizer is an agent or compound able to provide improved anti-bacterial and/or anti-viral activity following exposure of the sensitizer to a particular wavelength or range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping and analyzing vulnerabilities in networks. In one embodiment, a network is mapped, comprising: converting network line data into point data; associating the point data with cells of a grid overlaying the network; and analyzing the network by determining the relationship of the point data to the cells of the grid.

Abstract: A container for sterilizing and storing surgical materials and preserving surgical materials in a sterilized condition is disclosed herein. The container includes a lid, liner and in many embodiments, a frame. The lid and liner are desirably disposable and recyclable after a single use while the frame should be reusable many times. The liner and optionally the lid is substantially transparent so that a user can inspect the instruments while the container is closed without compromising the sterile nature of the inside of the container.

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the structure of logical networks. Embodiments of the invention include ranking critical nodes according to regional hierarchies, distance hierarchies, global hierarchies, and relay hierarchies. Embodiments of the present invention are capable of testing the effectiveness of such hierarchies. In addition, critical nodes may be used to define critical regions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the structure of logical networks. Embodiments of the invention include ranking critical nodes according to regional hierarchies, distance hierarchies, global hierarchies, and relay hierarchies. Embodiments of the present invention are capable of testing the effectiveness of such hierarchies. In addition, critical nodes may be used to define critical regions.

Abstract: A non-reusable, locking container for sterilizing and storing surgical materials and presenting surgical materials in a sterilized condition. The non-reusable, locking sterilization container includes a tray, a lid, a permeable filter, a non-reusable lock and a frangible release that limit the container to only a single sterilization cycle or single use.

Abstract: A material comprising at least one polymer and at least one sensitizer wherein the sensitizer is localised at a surface of the material wherein the sensitizer is an agent or compound able to provide improved anti-bacterial and/or anti-viral activity following exposure of the sensitizer to a particular wavelength or range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping and analyzing vulnerabilities in networks. In one embodiment, a network is mapped, comprising: converting network line data into point data; associating the point data with cells of a grid overlaying the network; and analyzing the network by determining the relationship of the point data to the cells of the grid.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping and analyzing vulnerabilities in networks. In one embodiment, a network is mapped, comprising: converting network line data into point data; associating the point data with cells of a grid overlaying the network; and analyzing the network by determining the relationship of the point data to the cells of the grid.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping and analyzing vulnerabilities in networks. In one embodiment, a network is mapped, comprising: converting network line data into point data; associating the point data with cells of a grid overlaying the network; and analyzing the network by determining the relationship of the point data to the cells of the grid.

Abstract: A multi-product dispenser is disclosed. The dispenser unit has a body or housing that includes a number of chambers adapted to receive and accommodate a number of individual product containers. Each of the chambers in the housing has an opening that is distinctly configured relative to another opening adapted to dispense each kind of product that is to be dispensed from the housing. The container may have a movable panel or false bottom and an opening situated opposite the movable panel, and the housing may have a spring-like, tension-based member adapted to contact or engage with the movable panel that advances the movable panel toward the opening of both the container and housing. The invention also discloses a method for informing a user about a proper sequence or protocol for using protective products.