Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating electronic messages transmissions. A message delay system is disposed between one or more first entities and a second entity within at least one network. Electronic messages are received from among at least one the first entities and the second entity at one or more message arrival times. A message delay component applies a delay to each received electronic message, based on a predefined delay time common to all of the first entities and a first entity delay offset associated with a first entity that is associated with the received message. The first entity delay offset is based on a geographical origin of the first entity relative to a geographical origin of the second entity. Each delayed message is transmitted to a designated recipient via the network, where the designated recipient is among the second entity and the first entities.

Abstract: A modular freezer unit comprising a movable portion such as a belt, track, or chain connected to a plurality of wells, each well capable of containing materials to be stored in the freezer is disclosed. The unit further comprises a tracking means such as a bar-code, or radio-frequency identification reader that is capable of reading suitable tags on each container of materials stored in a well. A motor that operates to move selected wells to an access point in response to user input may be integral to the unit, or otherwise connected to the movable portion. The access point can be opened by a user so that the entire freezer does not have to be opened in order for materials to be placed therein or removed. The unit may upload information about its contents to a database so samples from multiple units can be tracked.

Abstract: A computer-implemented centralized article routing and tracking system and method for optimally routing an article through a network of processing stations. The system and method generate an optimal route based on variable factors such as weather, traffic, and available equipment and can re-calculate said route at every stop based on updated information. The system and method permits tracking of an article regardless of whether the article has been consolidated with other articles or not.

Abstract: The current methods for reconnecting intestinal tissues, suturing, or metallic staples, can result in a leaky anastomosis that may result in post-operative infections in the patient's abdominal cavity. By utilizing electrical current to bond or weld the intestinal tissue, this potential for leaky anastomosis can be significantly reduced. This invention provides tools and processes that allow electrical tissue bonding to be used on a hollow tissue, such as an intestine. This invention also discloses a means for further reducing the inherent problem of tissue sticking to the electrodes, by introducing a superior electrode design that uses a composite material, copper-molybdenum (CuMo).

Abstract: Technique for bonding soft biological tissue having an incision therein with forceps adapted to grip a portion of tissue on both sides of incision. Electrodes are secured to forceps for contracting the tissue portion. An electrical power source provides a high frequency electrical signal to electrodes to be passed through the tissue portion. The electrical power source is controlled to provide electrodes with one voltage signal during a first of two stages, wherein the voltage rises linearly, and another voltage signal during a second of the two stages, wherein the voltage is stabilized and modulated with a low frequency rectangular signal. A clamping means applies force with the forceps to compress the tissue at one or different levels during two time periods while the high frequency voltage is passed through the electrodes. The tissue impedance is measured as a function of time, with its minimal value being determined and stored.

Abstract: A computer-implemented centralized article routing and tracking system and method for optimally routing an article through a network of processing stations. The system and method generate an optimal route based on variable factors such as weather, traffic, and available equipment and can re-calculate said route at every stop based on updated information. The system and method permits tracking of an article regardless of whether the article has been consolidated with other articles or not.

Abstract: A computer-implemented centralized article routing and tracking system and method for optimally routing an article through a network of processing stations. The system and method generate an optimal route based on variable factors such as weather, traffic, and available equipment and can re-calculate said route at every stop based on updated information. The system and method permits tracking of an article regardless of whether the article has been consolidated with other articles or not.