Abstract: The invention relates to a method for generating a system, and the system itself, which allows the selective access to and retrieval of data from a number of data resources. The system comprises a host system via which a user can make a request for data, and with reference to the request, the host system selects, using a series of activators held therein, those data resources, referred to as target systems, which are required to be accessed. The interface between the host and target systems and the generation and display of the retrieved data is controlled so as to provide the data to the user in a contextual format.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for constructing and utilizing a process-driven “knowledge activation” system, and more particularly to a method for the development and use of business process models for distribution through electronic media such as web browsers, and the provision of access to relevant managed knowledge resources at appropriate points within said models The system includes the provision of a number of interlinked elements at least one of which is selectable from a graphical representation of the model and at least one of the elements is provided with links to a number of resources required for completion of the element, said resources indicated graphically to the user upon the selection of the appropriate element.

Abstract: A process producing a pharmaceutical lozenge formulation comprising the steps of: 1) granulating a mixture of flurbiprofen and a bulking agent with a solution of a binding agent in a polar solvent to form granules; 2) melting a lozenge-forming composition; 3) mixing the granules with the molten lozenge-forming composition; 4) forming the resulting mixture into lozenges each containing a therapeutically effective amount of flurbiprofen.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sugar based or sugar alcohol-based suckable lozenge of the non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug flurbiprofen for the treatment of soar throat.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of sugar-based or sugar alcohol-based lozenges containing flurbiprofen for the treatment of sore throat.

Abstract: An IC chip having an analog-to-digital converter together with control circuitry for effecting switchover between normal-power mode and low-power mode. The control circuitry includes a first D-type flip-flop with reset which receives on its "D" input a continuous high signal; on its differential clock inputs the flip-flop receives complementary logic signals derived from the "conversion start" (CONVST) signal applied to one pin of an 8-pin chip. In normal mode, the CONVST signal is a short pulse having an initial negative-going (falling) leading edge, and the flip-flop responds to that leading edge by producing a high Q output (CONVEN). This signals the A/D converter to carry out a conversion. In low-power mode, the CONVST short pulse is positive. The subsequent negative-going (falling) trailing edge of the pulse activates the flip-flop to cause its Q output to go high and turn on the A/D converter.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ceanothus named ‘Perado’ that is characterized by an upright habit, small rounded pale blue flowers, variegated foliage with large dark green centers, and increased vigor over other variegated varieties, setting it apart from all other existing varieties of Ceanothus.