Abstract: Systems and methods for recording bipolar electrogram signals by dynamically selecting electrode pairs. For a particular electrode of interest, a reference electrode is identified as the physically closest electrode to the electrode of interest that satisfies at least one selection criterion indicative of an absence of concurrent electrical activation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for quantifying cardiac electrophysiologic signals. An electronic processor receives a unipolar electrogram signal from each of a plurality of electrodes positioned at different locations of a heart. The electronic processor then calculates or measures a bipolar electrogram signal based on a difference between the unipolar electrogram signal for a first electrode and the unipolar electrogram signal for a second electrode. A local activation time (LAT) difference between a location of the first electrode and a local of the second electrode is then determined based on a voltage amplitude of the bipolar electrogram signal. The LAT difference is indicative of an amount of time between a local activation of a propagating wavefront at the location of the first electrode and a local activation of the propagating wavefront at the location of the second electrode.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recording bipolar electrogram signals by dynamically selecting electrode pairs. For a particular electrode of interest, a reference electrode is identified as the physically closest electrode to the electrode of interest that satisfies at least one selection criterion indicative of an absence of concurrent electrical activation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for quantifying cardiac electrophysiologic signals. An electronic processor receives a unipolar electrogram signal from each of a plurality of electrodes positioned at different locations of a heart. The electronic processor then calculates or measures a bipolar electrogram signal based on a difference between the unipolar electrogram signal for a first electrode and the unipolar electrogram signal for a second electrode. A local activation time (LAT) difference between a location of the first electrode and a local of the second electrode is then determined based on a voltage amplitude of the bipolar electrogram signal. The LAT difference is indicative of an amount of time between a local activation of a propagating wavefront at the location of the first electrode and a local activation of the propagating wavefront at the location of the second electrode.

Abstract: A new, readily manufactured display tray having at least 5 sides, and preferably at least 8 sides, a blank therefor and processes for making and erecting the blank. The tray of the invention enjoys the sometime reported benefits of trays having numerous corners yet is more readily manufactured than the typical 8-sided cases disclosed in the prior art. In addition, the tray of the invention requires less corrugated board or other packaging material than the typical prior art 8-sided case.

Abstract: A convenience food product comprising a microwavable pasta packaged in a container which facilitates even cooking in a microwave oven. The product can further comprise an improved hydratable sauce in the form of granules which tend not to form clumps upon the addition of water or milk and requires minimal stirring.

Abstract: A container for microwave cooking having geometric features which improve the efficiency and uniformity of microwave cooking of food products containing liquids and which enhance boiling uniformity while preventing boilover of the contents. The container has a bottom portion and a side panel wherein the bottom portion contains a central segment in the shape of a section of a sphere. The side panel is tapered outwardly as it extends from the bottom portion to an end opening. Sharp corners are avoided within the container. As the result of the geometry of the container, a more uniform distribution of heat within the contents of the container is attained during cooking and the combination of uniform heating, the lack of sharp corners and the tapered side panel causes boiling of the contents without bumping, thereby minimizing the risk of boil over.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tamper evident inner seal for use on bottles, jars and other types of containers. More specifically, this invention provides a means for rendering a heat or adhesive sealed liner tamper evident by enabling the liner to tear upon removal or opening, while providing a peelable seal that does not leave seal residuals attached to the container.