Abstract: Systems and methods for the sharing of information between organizations are disclosed. Policies that govern the permissions for the sharing of information are represented as Boolean functions such as Binary Decision Diagrams.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the sharing of information between organizations are disclosed. Policies that govern the permissions for the sharing of information are represented as Boolean functions such as Binary Decision Diagrams.

Abstract: An activity recordal method comprising electronically monitoring for occurrence of events pertaining to one or more activities, electronically associating information relating to said events with respective activities, recording said information relating to said events with data indicative of said respective activities in a database, electronically generating reporting data from said information relating to said events recorded in said database, and electronically outputting said reporting data.

Abstract: A rigid, curved and hollow guide (100) that can be used to facilitate a variety of arthroscopic surgeries is provided. A longitudinal bore (201) extends from end to end within the guide, at least a portion of which is curved. At least one slotted region (303) extends along at least a portion of the longitudinal bore.

Abstract: A rigid, curved and hollow guide that can be used to facilitate a variety of arthroscopic surgeries is provided as well as a method of using the guide. In one embodiment, the guide (100) is comprised of a shaped hollow guide suitably sized to pass a suture anchor and having a first portion (109) that is straight and a second portion (107) that is curved with a radius of curvature large enough to allow passage of the suture anchor. The guide is further comprised of a handle (103) disposed on the proximal end and a tip (105), preferably angled, on the distal end. In another embodiment, the entire hollow guide (500) is curved.

Abstract: A method of compiling an audio/video work from a plurality of pieces of editable material via a computer network comprising a central server and one or more remote stations, the method comprising storing as said pieces of editable material together with information unique to each piece of material and timing information; providing data representing said material and information to a user at a remote location via the computer network according to requests received from the user; selecting editable material or portions of said editable material and noting the information associated with the selected material or portions of said material; and forwarding the noted information to the central server where the noted information is stored for further use.

Abstract: Fecal Blood Tests are the primary screening methods for finding blood in the digestive system and indications for colorectal diseases. Almost all of the current tests are performed with the supervision of physicians, and are quite messy, and expensive. Consequently, the tests are not utilized and cause the deaths of thousands, plus 58,000 estimated in the United States in 2005, that could be prevented. The Easy Scan Fecal Blood Test is an easy-to-use, clean, home, fecal blood test made available to thousands of individuals by including the test with the purchase of toilet tissue at essentially no cost.

Abstract: A watering connection is integrated with a battery charging connector to form an integrated charging and watering connector. The integrated charging and watering connector selectively couples fluid from a fluid supply and a charging voltage from a battery charger to one or more batteries of a battery pack. At an appropriate time, such as after charging or equalization of the batteries of the battery pack, the charger transmits a control signal to a fluid supply control valve. The control signal opens the control valve, thereby allowing cells of the batteries of the battery pack to be replenished. Check valves coupled to the cells of the batteries of the battery pack can be used to halt the filling of cells. Alternatively, a fluid level detector monitors the fluid level in the cells. If not adequately filled, the fluid level detector transmits a sense signal back to the charger. The charger then issues a control signal to open the fluid supply control valve.

Abstract: Used motor oil and other used engine fluids can contain toxics such as benzene, lead, zinc, and cadmium. One quart of waste oil can ruin the taste of 250,000 gallons of drinking water and one pint can produce a slick covering one acre. Oil dumped on the land reduces productivity and 50 ppm can foul sewage treatment processes. Crankcase oil accounts for 40 percent of total oil pollution in our waterways. Today many automobile owners have their oil changed and disposed of by a professional, but there are thousands of Do-It-Yourselfers changing oil and other fluids in automobiles, outboard engines, lawn equipment and other power equipment. Unfortunately, since there has not been an easy way to change and dispose of these fluids, it has been either dumped on the ground or into a sewer. The FOCUS System provides an easy way to collect these fluids in a flexible, disposable, plastic bag, which is sealed and may be disposed at an EPA approved site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for prevention or treatment of bone loss due to periodontal disease, oral osseous surgery, periodontal flap surgery, tooth extraction, dental implants, or scaling and root planing comprising topical administration, to mucosal tissues of the oral cavity, of a composition having from about 0.001% to about 0.2% ketorolac in the oral cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for prevention or treatment of bone loss due to periodontal disease, oral osseous surgery, periodontal flap surgery, tooth extraction, dental implants, or scaling and root planing comprising topical administration, to mucosal tissues of the oral cavity, of a composition having from about 0.001% to about 0.2% ketorolac in the oral cavity.

Abstract: A touchpad sensor comprising a first plurality of electrically conductive strips positioned proximate to a second plurality of electrically conductive strips. The conductive strips in each plurality lie substantially in a single plane and the two pluralities are skewed relative to one-another in plan view. Ideally, the pluralities are aligned orthogonally. The conductive strips are separated by insulators that extend beyond the surface of at least one of the pluralities of conductors to separate the conductors of one plurality from the conductors of the other plurality until a localized pressure is applied to a region of the pad. When a localized pressure is applied, the conductors and insulators deform until a conductor from the first plurality forms an electrically conducting path with at least one conductor from the second plurality, which can be detected using banks of drivers and receivers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for prevention or treatment of bone loss due to periodontal disease, oral osseous surgery, periodontal flap surgery, tooth extraction, dental implants, or scaling and root planing comprising topical administration, to mucosal tissues of the oral cavity, of a composition having from about 0.001% to about 0.2% ketorolac in the oral cavity.

Abstract: A process for preparing a hydrogen and carbon monoxide containing synthesis gas for hydrocarbon synthesis includes autothermally reforming a natural gas (CH.sub.4) feed with oxygen, steam and recycled carbon dioxide and, optionally, recycled hydrocarbon by-products from the hydrocarbon synthesis step. The reforming is carried out in an autothermal reformer comprising a first monolithic catalyst zone utilizing a palladium and platinum containing catalyst followed by a second platinum group metal steam reforming zone. The product of the autothermal reformer comprises hydrogen, carbon oxides and water. Carbon dioxide and water are removed from the reformer effluent and recycled to the reformer. The resulting synthesis gas comprises hydrogen and carbon monoxide in a selected ratio for passage to, e.g., a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process. Light and heavy hydrocarbon by-products of the Fischer-Tropsch process may be recycled to the autothermal reformer.