Abstract: The invention provides a method for using OCT human tissue scan data for tracking a scan structure in depth, follow change in structure position within an OCT scan from, for example, fasting glucose level to peak glucose level and back down again, and relate the structure position change to analyte concentration. In the preferred embodiment, the analyte of interest is glucose concentration and the target of interest is living human skin. A hyaluronic acid based mechanism is suggested for dermis thickness. Alternate embodiments of the method are presented, including curve fitting of topographic regions corresponding to trackable target features.

Abstract: An improved personal communication device that incorporates a physical security alarm can include a communication unit for performing wireless communication across a network, one or more sensors configured to detect movement, and an alarm which activates in response to detection by the one or more sensors. One or more sensors can include a directional motion detector and a multidirectional proximity sensor. The improved personal communication device can also include a voice response unit configured to activate the alarm in response to a predetermined voice command.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a stable hydrocolloid welan gum in which a hydrocolloid, preferably welan gum, is uniformly dispersed in a superplasticizer such as sulfonated naphthalene, sulfonated melamine, modified lignosulfate, their derivatives and mixtures thereof. This is then dispersed in a rheological control agent which is a microbially-produced cellulose fiber composition. The composition is rapidly hydratable and useful as a stabilizing additive in many cement and drilling fluid applications, insulation fluids and de-icer compositions.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a stable hydrocolloid composition in which a hydrocolloid, preferably welan gum, is uniformly dispersed in a superplasticizer such as sulfonated naphthalene, sulfonated melamine, modified lignosulfate, their derivatives and mixtures thereof. This is then dispersed in a rheological control agent which is a microbially-produced cellulose fiber composition. The welan gum is rapidly hydratable and useful as a stabilizing additive in many cement and drilling fluid applications, insulation fluids and de-icer compositions.

Abstract: Novel aminomethyloxooxazolidinyl arylbenzene derivatives, wherein the aryl includes the phenyl, substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and substituted pyridyl groups, such as (l)-N-{3-[4-(4'-pyridyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl}acetamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Novel aminomethyloxooxazolidinyl arylbenzene derivatives, wherein the aryl includes the phenyl, substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and substituted pyridyl groups, such as (l)-N-{3-[4-(4 '-pyridyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl}acetamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Novel aminomethyloxooxazolidinyl arylbenzene derivatives, wherein the aryl includes the phenyl, substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and substituted pyridyl groups, such as (l)-N-{3-[4- (4'-pyridyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl}acetamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Aminomethyl oxooxazolidinyl ethenylbenzene derivatives, including the nitriles, sulfoxides, acetamides and nitro compounds, such as l-N-[3-[4-(E-1-methyl-2-cyanoethenyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl]ac etamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Novel aminomethyloxooxazolidinyl arylbenzene derivatives, wherein the aryl includes the phenyl, substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and substituted pyridyl groups, such as (l)-N-{3-[4-(4'-pyridyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl{acetamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Aminomethyl oxooxazolidinyl aroylbenzene derivatives, such as l-N-[3-[4-(2,4-difluorobenzoyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl]acetamid e, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Novel aminomethyl oxooxazolidinyl benzene derivatives, including the sulfides, sulfoxides, sulfones and sulfonamides, such as (l)-N-[3-[4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl]acetamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Novel p-oxooxazolidinylbenzene compounds, such as l-4-[5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl]- benzenesulfonamide, are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;R.sub.2 is alkyl of 1-4 carbon atoms, methoxy or cyanomethyl; and p1 R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together can be --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --, provided that when R.sub.2 is alkyl of 3 or 4 carbon atoms, methoxy or cyanomethyl, R.sub.1 cannot be ethyl.