Abstract: In an example implementation, a method includes receiving, at a computing device, borrower information and requested financing plan information. Likewise, a method includes outputting at least a portion of the received information to a second computing device and, after receiving an indication of a decision denying the requested financing plan, outputting at least a portion of the received information to a computing device associated with a lender and confirming, to a computing device associated with a borrower or a merchant that the information has been sent to the lender.

Abstract: A storage system includes four storage engines, each storage engine including two compute nodes. Eight point-to-point connections are used to interconnect pairs of compute nodes on different storage engines, such that each compute node is connected to exactly two other compute nodes of the storage system. Atomic operations can be initiated by any compute node on any other compute node. Atomic operations received by a compute node on one of the point-to-point connections will be forwarded on the other point-to-point connection if the atomic operation is not directed to the compute node. During normal operation, atomic operations on a given compute node are performed on a host adapter associated with the compute node. Upon failure of the host adapter associated with the compute node, atomic operations may be performed on the compute node using the host adapter of the other compute node of the storage engine.

Abstract: A storage system includes four storage engines, each storage engine including two compute nodes. Eight point-to-point connections are used to interconnect pairs of compute nodes on different storage engines, such that each compute node is connected to exactly two other compute nodes of the storage system. Atomic operations can be initiated by any compute node on any other compute node. Atomic operations received by a compute node on one of the point-to-point connections will be forwarded on the other point-to-point connection if the atomic operation is not directed to the compute node. During normal operation, atomic operations on a given compute node are performed on a host adapter associated with the compute node. Upon failure of the host adapter associated with the compute node, atomic operations may be performed on the compute node using the host adapter of the other compute node of the storage engine.

Abstract: A storage system includes four storage engines, each storage engine including two compute nodes. Eight point-to-point connections are used to interconnect pairs of compute nodes on different storage engines, such that each compute node is connected to exactly two other compute nodes of the storage system. Atomic operations can be initiated by any compute node on any other compute node. Atomic operations received by a compute node on one of the point-to-point connections will be forwarded on the other point-to-point connection if the atomic operation is not directed to the compute node. During normal operation, atomic operations on a given compute node are performed on a host adapter associated with the compute node. Upon failure of the host adapter associated with the compute node, atomic operations may be performed on the compute node using the host adapter of the other compute node of the storage engine.

Abstract: An electronic patient handoff system and method provides a common interface for different types of healthcare providers, further customized in selection and arrangement of factors for risk mitigation. Upon initiation of patient handoff among healthcare providers, the system accesses patient data records and generates a customized patient data interface based at least on provider attributes, patient attributes and factor attributes (e.g., abnormality). The caregiver can provide feedback regarding selection and arrangement of factors in the interface, wherein the system may selectively apply the received feedback in subsequent patient handoff iterations. Potential areas of concern are listed based on provider feedback, patient-matched areas of concern, and predicted quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) impact.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a UV absorber for reducing the E/Z isomerization of pesticides comprising a double bond. It furthermore relates to a composition comprising an E and/or a Z isomer of a pesticide comprising a double bond and a UV absorber.

Abstract: A server-based system enables exchange of medical messages between users, monitors for a probability of communications breakdown likely to result in medical error, and instigates corrective actions to prevent communications breakdown from occurring. Monitoring may include whether a user has read or acted upon a message received within a specified timeframe and whether a user has specified routing preferences for delivering a message to a user better suited to read or act on the message. Corrective actions include the determination of and routing of messages to an optimal recipient and the generation of alerts to subsequent users where a message has not been read or acted upon within a specified timeframe.

Abstract: A server-based system enables exchange of medical messages between users, monitors for a probability of communications breakdown likely to result in medical error, and instigates corrective actions to prevent communications breakdown from occurring. Monitoring may include whether a user has read or acted upon a message received within a specified timeframe and whether a user has specified routing preferences for delivering a message to a user better suited to read or act on the message. Corrective actions include the determination of and routing of messages to an optimal recipient and the generation of alerts to subsequent users where a message has not been read or acted upon within a specified timeframe.

Abstract: A blood glucose meter with a simplified programmable voice function, including: a microprocessor; a memory that is both programmable and re-programmable coupled to the microprocessor; and an audio output device coupled to the microprocessor and the memory; wherein a language algorithm and a plurality of language components specific to a language selected by a user are disposed within the memory; and wherein the language algorithm and the plurality of language components are utilized to provide an audio output through the audio output device in the language selected by the user. The language algorithm is operable for determining which language components are utilized to provide the audio output and in what order based on the language selected by the user. Optionally, the audio output is generated by the microprocessor and the memory using a pulse-width modulation scheme and/or the like.

Abstract: A blood glucose meter integrated with a computing or communication device that includes a test strip receiving device that is coupled to and powered by the communication port or jack of the computing or communication device and utilizes a blood glucose meter application that resides in the memory and is operated by the microprocessor of the computing or communication device. Advantageously, blood glucose meter data can be transmitted by the computing or communication device to a memory storage “cloud” for later review and/or manipulation by a user, a doctor, and/or the like.

Abstract: A bottle assembly that provides an audio message related to its contents, including: a first housing configured to contain the contents; a second housing coupled to the first housing; an audio system selectively attached to the second housing; a printed circuit board disposed within the audio system including a memory configured to receive audio data; and a speaker and battery disposed within the audio system and coupled to the printed circuit board; the audio system has a keyed shape and is configured to mate with a similarly-shaped receptacle of an audio data programming system when the audio system is detached from the second housing. The audio system has a keyed shape such that it may be mated with the audio data programming system in only one orientation for programming. Preferably, the audio data programming system is disposed within a pharmacy and the audio data is generated outside of the pharmacy.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a UV absorber for reducing the E/Z isomerization of pesticides comprising a double bond. It furthermore relates to a composition comprising an E and/or a Z isomer of a pesticide comprising a double bond and a UV absorber.

Abstract: A distal section of an implantable medical electrical lead body includes a pair of pre-formed arcuate segments between which an approximately straight segment extends. The approximately straight segment includes a first portion extending distally from a first of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments, a second portion extending from the first portion, a third portion extending from the second to a second of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments. An electrode is coupled to the second portion of the approximately straight segment, and the adjacent first portion has a stiffness which is less than that of the first of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments and preferably less than the stiffness of the third portion, so that, when the distal section of the lead body is implanted, for example, within a cardiac vein, the lead buckles to bring the electrode into closer contact with surrounding tissue.

Abstract: A rigid utility portal that can replace a removed or omitted section of the framing members of a wall construction that also includes stud, and that will permit the passage therethrough of electrical utilities, plumbing utilities, and/or HVAC without the necessity of drilling holes in the conventional wooden top framing plates which can destroy the integral between framing members and studs, and may include one or two skirt portions and one or strength of the wall. The utility portal may include a center portion for spanning the spacing two tab portions extending downwardly from the center portion.

Abstract: A distal section of an implantable medical electrical lead body includes a pair of pre-formed arcuate segments between which an approximately straight segment extends. The approximately straight segment includes a first portion extending distally from a first of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments, a second portion extending from the first portion, a third portion extending from the second to a second of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments. An electrode is coupled to the second portion of the approximately straight segment, and the adjacent first portion has a stiffness which is less than that of the first of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments and preferably less than the stiffness of the third portion, so that, when the distal section of the lead body is implanted, for example, within a cardiac vein, the lead buckles to bring the electrode into closer contact with surrounding tissue.

Abstract: A rigid utility portal that can replace a removed or omitted section of the framing members of a wall construction that also includes stud, and that will permit the passage therethrough of electrical utilities, plumbing utilities, and/or HVAC without the necessity of drilling holes in the conventional wooden top framing plates which can destroy the integral strength of the wall. The utility portal may include a center portion for spanning the spacing between framing members and studs, and may include one or two skirt portions and one or two tab portions extending downwardly from the center portion.

Abstract: The Sub Chapter S Corporation of WILSON-BROWN has designed the following invention to be primarily directed towards the hunting industry as a multipurpose deer lure dispenser. “TRACK-N-TRAIL” is a bottle molded from high density polyethylene, with a threaded top opening (inlet) used for filling, a black flip top cap for sealing and dispensing, a molded clip used for attaching the bottle to various items, an additional molded opening at the bottom (outlet) used for dispensing the contents. Additionally, this opening is a barbed protrusion used to attach a vinyl hose/valve assembly to direct and regulate the flow of the bottle contents. A rubber band is used to assist in holding the hose and valve assembly in place while the hunter is walking. The TRACK-N-TRAIL invention is designed to allow hunters the ability to fill the bottle with a substance of their choice and dispense it in one of two ways, through the inlet or the outlet.

Abstract: A method of printing an image on an object comprises the steps of: providing an object having an exterior surface having a planar portion and a channel recessed from the planar portion; applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image, wherein the droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion of the object.

Abstract: A method of printing an image on an object comprises the steps of: providing an object having an exterior surface having a planar portion and a channel recessed from the planar portion; applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image, wherein the droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion of the object.