Abstract: The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for treatment of periimplantitis using ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the ultraviolet light is ultraviolet c light with a wavelength between 100 and 280 nanometers. In some embodiments, the ultraviolet c light makes the surface of the implant hydrophilic and more receptive to cell protein attachment. In some embodiments, an apparatus for treating periimplantitis using ultraviolet light includes a handpiece with a flexible neck and a rotatable tip at the end of the flexible neck. In some embodiments, the handpiece includes a contra angle dental handpiece or a straight dental handpiece which can couple to and direct ultraviolet light from either an end firing tip or a side firing tip. In some embodiments, the handpiece is sized to enable UVC light to be directed to an exposed area of an implant facing toward one or more posterior portions of the oral cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of holders configured to couple to moldable hand grips for firearms and at least partially submerge the hand grips in heated water baths. According to various embodiments, a holder can include a non-moldable body that is configured to couple to a moldable hand grip. The holder can further include a non-moldable user handle extending from the body.

Abstract: Various embodiments for an angled action firearm that counteracts muzzle rise are described. The angled action firearm includes a receiver having a first receiver end and a second receiver end. The receiver has a top surface sloping upwards from the first receiver end to the second receiver end. The angled action firearm further includes a slide moveably coupled to the receiver having a bottom surface opposite that of the top surface of the receiver. The slide has a first slide end and a second slide end, where the angled bottom surface of the slide slopes upward from the first slide end to the second slide end. The angled action of the slide causes downward pressure during recoil counteracting muzzle rise.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of holders configured to couple to moldable hand grips for firearms and at least partially submerge the hand grips in heated water baths. According to various embodiments, a holder can include a non-moldable body that is configured to couple to a moldable hand grip. The holder can further include a non-moldable user handle extending from the body.

Abstract: Various embodiments for an angled action firearm that counteracts muzzle rise are described. The angled action firearm includes a receiver having a first receiver end and a second receiver end. The receiver has a top surface sloping upwards from the first receiver end to the second receiver end. The angled action firearm further includes a slide moveably coupled to the receiver having a bottom surface opposite that of the top surface of the receiver. The slide has a first slide end and a second slide end, where the angled bottom surface of the slide slopes upward from the first slide end to the second slide end. The angled action of the slide causes downward pressure during recoil counteracting muzzle rise.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of moldable hand grips for firearms. According to various embodiments, a hand grip can include a non-moldable frame and a heat-moldable grip portion disposed on the frame. The hand grip can be submerged at least partially in a water bath heated to a temperature between about 150° F. to about 212° F., resulting in the heat-moldable grip portion of the hand grip transitioning to a moldable state. After the heat-moldable grip portion of the hand grip transitions to the moldable state, the hand grip can be removed from the water bath, and the user can grab the hand grip to mold the heat-moldable grip portion to conform to his or her individual hand shape. The heat-moldable grip portion can then cool and return to a non-moldable state, resulting in a hand grip that conforms to the individual user's hand shape.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of moldable hand grips for firearms. According to various embodiments, a hand grip can include a non-moldable frame and a heat-moldable grip portion disposed on the frame. The hand grip can be submerged at least partially in a water bath heated to a temperature between about 150° F. to about 212° F., resulting in the heat-moldable grip portion of the hand grip transitioning to a moldable state. After the heat-moldable grip portion of the hand grip transitions to the moldable state, the hand grip can be removed from the water bath, and the user can grab the hand grip to mold the heat-moldable grip portion to conform to his or her individual hand shape. The heat-moldable grip portion can then cool and return to a non-moldable state, resulting in a hand grip that conforms to the individual user's hand shape.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for ablating a lens of an eye. An access incision is made through outer eye tissue to access the lens. A laser tool is inserted through the access incision. Electromagnetic energy is focused using the inserted laser tool to ablate a portion of the lens, where said ablation breaks the lens into a plurality of pieces for removal from the eye.

Abstract: A computer system configured to manage a task hierarchy has a task data store configured to store information about a plurality of tasks, the task information including a parent task and a task unique identifier, a task sheet data store configured to store information about a plurality of tasks, the task sheet information including a task sheet unique identifier, and a task to task sheet data store configured to store a plurality of relationships between tasks and task sheets, said relationships including a task unique identifier and a task sheet unique identifier.

Abstract: A computer system for coordinating information between a client and a server using a client side in-memory is provided. The server has a server processing unit; a server memory device; a server data storage device; a server program stored in the server data storage device for providing instructions to the server processing unit; and a server database in the server data storage device for managing relational data.

Abstract: A task management system and method integrates rich functionality into a web-browser based application. An efficient request for an update enables a user to quickly generate a completely customizable email message to intended recipient(s). By introducing a client side, in-memory database, the client component becomes less susceptible to network connectivity glitches and enables user interfaces to be redrawn without server interaction. Additionally, the task management system and method provides flexibility by enabling tasks to be grouped and organized. Specifically, a task may be associated with multiple task sheets and a task sheet may include multiple tasks in a many-to-many manner. Also, templates may be created that enable a user to start with a base template and to add (or remove) one or more columns. Further, the task management systems allows for multiple users to access and manipulate task data concurrently.

Abstract: A safety shield, suitable for use in a marine environment, which can be quickly and easily removed from around the end flange of a pipeline or hose. It is used to aid in the containment of any leaking fluid from the end flange, such escaping fluid being collected in a drip barrel or the like. The shield incorporates a housing, open at the bottom, with a notch in the front wall for a pipeline to pass through. The housing is fastened to the pipeline by selectively engaging or disengaging the outer circumference of the end flange with an adjustable open annular ring or strap. A window may be included in the top wall of the housing of this shield so that the user can view the end flange prior to installation and/or removal.

Abstract: A safety shield, suitable for use in a marine environment, which can be quickly and easily removed from around a coupling or the like that is used to secure a pipeline or hose together. This safety shield can also be used to cover or surround an end fitting or plug in the pipeline or hose. It is used to aid in the containment of any leaking fluid from the coupling or fitting, such escaping fluid being collected in a drip barrel or the like. The shield has an inverted U-shaped housing, open at the bottom, with aligned notches in the front and rear walls for a pipeline with joint to pass through. The housing is fastened to the pipeline by chains or ropes, passing under the pipeline and secured to the front and rear walls of the housing, respectively. A window is included in the top wall of the housing of this shield so that the user can view the fitting or coupling prior to installation and/or removal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the measurement of glycated hemoglobin by fluorescence quenching. The present invention uniquely involves performing two sequential fluorescent quenching measurements: one measurement of the fluorescent quenching due to total hemoglobin in the sample and a second measurement of the fluorescent quenching due to glycated hemoglobin present in the sample after the non-glycated hemoglobin is removed. Glycated hemoglobin and non-glycated hemoglobin can be separated by a variety of methods as described herein, including ion capture and phase separations.

Abstract: A thermochromic drawing device is disclosed which can be marked and erased by selectively changing the temperature of its drawing surface. The drawing surface of the drawing device consists of a flexible substrate printed with thermochromic inks having at least two color states. The flexible substrate has low thermal mass thereby enabling it to readily assimilate temperatures induced by a user and, consequently, facilitating the transition of the thermochromic inks from one color state to another. The drawing surface is further provided with an insulating layer which isolates the flexible substrate from unwanted heat sinks and heat sources thereby preventing unwanted color transitions of the thermochromic inks. Thus, a user can selectively change the color state of portions of the drawing surface to create distinctive markings.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of purification of DNA polymerase I, and the polymerase and Nick-translation activities thereof. In one embodiment, the method of purification is directed to circumstances where there are amplified amounts of the same relative to that which is found naturally occurring. In another embodiment, the purification method is directed to shortening the time period for the purification of the same whether in an amplified amount or not as compared to the time taught in the prior art.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of purification of DNA polymerase I, and the polymerase and Nick-translation activities thereof. In one embodiment, the method of purification is directed to circumstances where there are amplified amounts of the same relative to that which is found naturally occurring. In another embodiment, the purification method is directed to shortening the time period for the purification of the same whether in an amplified amount or not as compared to the time taught in the prior art.

Abstract: A novel material and device useful in solid-phase binding assays to determine the presence or amount of an analyte in a test sample, particularly antigens or antibodies, is disclosed. The material comprises a porous matrix of fibers and a plurality of substantially spherical, solid particles having an average diameter of from about 0.1 to about 5 microns. The particles are retained and immobilized upon the fibers of the matrix. Preferably, the particles have on their surfaces a substance capable of reaction with the analyte in the sample, and the average diameter of the particles is less than the average pore size of the matrix. The device, in a preferred embodiment, comprises a substantially planar layer of the described material.