Abstract: Disclosed is a curable composition and cured products thereof. The curable composition includes a vinyl polysiloxane component, a hydrogen polysiloxane component, a polymerization catalyst, and an expandable graphite component comprising moisture. Cured products of the curable composition include foamed cells having a uniform size and distribution in the cured product. This can help to increase the water proofing and flame retardant properties of the cured product.

Abstract: The composition includes a vinyl-substituted polysiloxane having at least two vinyl groups, a hydrosilylation catalyst, a hydrosilyl-substituted polysiloxane having at least two silicon-hydride groups, and a phosphorous-containing flame retardant encapsulated in a crosslinked, nitrogen-containing polymer. The composition may be a two-part composition including a first part and a second part. The first part includes a vinyl-substituted polysiloxane, a hydrosilylation catalyst, and a phosphorous-containing flame retardant encapsulated in a crosslinked, nitrogen-containing polymer. The second part includes a second vinyl-substituted polysiloxane and a hydrosilyl-substituted polysiloxane. A battery module including a plurality of battery cells and the composition at least partially encasing the plurality of battery cells is also disclosed.

Abstract: The two-part composition includes a first part and a second part. The first part includes a vinyl-substituted polysiloxane, a hydrosilylation catalyst, expandable graphite comprising moisture, and first polymeric microspheres having been at least partially coated with inorganic filler. The second part includes a second vinyl-substituted polysiloxane, a hydrosilyl-substituted polysiloxane, and second polymeric microspheres having been at least partially coated with flame-retardant inorganic filler. The two-part composition is useful, for example, for curing into a sealant and making an assembly. The assembly has a first substrate and a second substrate with a cured product of the two-part composition in contact with the first substrate and the second substrate. Methods of making a sealant and an assembly are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable composition and cured products thereof. The curable composition includes a vinyl polysiloxane component, a hydrogen polysiloxane component, a polymerization catalyst, and an expandable graphite component comprising moisture. Cured products of the curable composition include foamed cells having a uniform size and distribution in the cured product. This can help to increase the water proofing and flame retardant properties of the cured product.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, methods, and kits for the collection of a solid or semi-solid sample and analysis for the presence, absence, or quantity of an analyte. The invention provides a collection slide having a first card and a second card. The first card has a sample collection area. The first and second cards have orifices allowing the passage of fluid through the sample collection area, and the cards are hingeably connected to each other. The invention also provides an assay device having a housing with a test element, a results window, and a docking area for receiving and engaging the collection slide. In one embodiment the collection slide and device can be used to detect the presence of fecal occult blood (human hemoglobin) in a stool sample. Many other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, methods, and kits for the collection of a solid or semi-solid sample and analysis for the presence, absence, or quantity of an analyte. The invention provides an assay device having a housing containing a test element, a results window, and a docking area for receiving and engaging a sample collection slide. The docking area has a sample receiving orifice with one or more fluid transfer structures. In one embodiment the collection slide and device can be used to detect the presence of fecal occult blood (human hemoglobin) in a stool sample. Many other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, methods, and kits for the collection of a solid or semi-solid sample and analysis for the presence, absence, or quantity of an analyte. The invention provides a collection slide having a first card and a second card. The first card has a sample collection area. The first and second cards have orifices allowing the passage of fluid through the sample collection area, and the cards are hingeably connected to each other. The invention also provides an assay device having a housing with a test element, a results window, and a docking area for receiving and engaging the collection slide. In one embodiment the collection slide and device can be used to detect the presence of fecal occult blood (human hemoglobin) in a stool sample. Many other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: A biological sample collection and test kit and a method of using the kit are disclosed in the application. The kit includes a swab, having a sample collection portion, a cover for covering the sample collection portion of the swab for hygienic purpose. Also disclosed is a package for the swab and the cover.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, methods, and kits for the collection of a solid or semi-solid sample and analysis for the presence, absence, or quantity of an analyte. The invention provides an assay device having a housing containing a test element, a results window, and a docking area for receiving and engaging a sample collection slide. The docking area has a sample receiving orifice with one or more fluid transfer structures. In one embodiment the collection slide and device can be used to detect the presence of fecal occult blood (human hemoglobin) in a stool sample. Many other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, methods, and kits for the collection of a solid or semi-solid sample and analysis for the presence, absence, or quantity of an analyte. The invention provides a collection slide having a first card and a second card. The first card has a sample collection area. The first and second cards have orifices allowing the passage of fluid through the sample collection area, and the cards are hingeably connected to each other. The invention also provides an assay device having a housing with a test element, a results window, and a docking area for receiving and engaging the collection slide. In one embodiment the collection slide and device can be used to detect the presence of fecal occult blood (human hemoglobin) in a stool sample. Many other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: A biological sample collection and test kit and a method of using the kit are disclosed in the application. The kit includes a swab, having a sample collection portion, a cover for covering the sample collection portion of the swab for hygienic purpose. Also disclosed is a package for the swab and the cover.