Fault-responsive indicator bead

Fault-responsive indicator beads ( 10 ) are provided for integration into the system of a substrate such as a coating structure, a vehicle, a garment, or a package part. Each bead ( 10 ) comprises a shell ( 11 ) designed to fracture when the system encounters a fault condition. A core ( 12 ), within the shell ( 11 ), contains a material which is dormant when the shell ( 11 ) is intact and functional when the shell ( 11 ) is fractured.

LIGHTWEIGHT POLYMER PELLET

A lightweight pellet () is provided having an exterior shell () made of an already-expanded polymer material. Each pellet () has a specific gravity of about 0.01 to about 0.3 and has an average size of about 0.01 mm to about 6 mm. A plurality of the pellets () can be used to make free-flowing materials, liquid carrier compositions, solidified pods, coating layers, and/or masonry units. 1. A pellet having a specific gravity of about 0.01 to about 0.3 and having an average size of about 0.01 mm to about 6 mm;wherein the pellet comprises an exterior shell completely enclosing an interior core; andwherein the exterior shell is made of an already-expanded thermoplastic material.2. A pellet as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the interior core has a small amount of liquid content.3. A pellet as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the interior core contains an expansion agent.4. A pellet as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the exterior shell is impervious with respect to the liquid content.5. A pellet as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the exterior shell comprises a wall which incorporates the pellet's outer surface.6. A pellet as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the shell comprises a wall and coating surrounding the wall claim 1 , and wherein the coating incorporates the pellet's outer surface.7. A pellet as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the exterior shell is at least 5% of the shell's diameter and/or wherein the thickness of the shell is significantly less than 50% of the shell's diameter.8. A free-flowing material comprising a plurality of the pellets set forth in .9. A free-flowing material as set forth in claim 8 , additionally comprising a liquid carrier in which the pellets are dispersed.10. A free-flowing material as set forth in claim 9 , wherein the pellets remain substantially the same size claim 9 , shape claim 9 , and specific density in the liquid carrier.11. A free-flowing material as set forth in claim 8 , wherein the pellets are precoated with a ...

Structural assembly insulation

A structural assembly ( 20 ) providing both a surface ( 21 ) and an insulating stratum associated with the surface. The assembly ( 20 ) can comprise structural members ( 23 - 24 ) and pods ( 30 ) associated with the structural members ( 23 - 24 ). The pods ( 30 ) contribute to structural integrity, thermal insulation, and/or sound attenuation. The pods or pod-like material can be used in or on horizontal or vertical cavities, in or on horizontal or vertical surfaces, and/or incorporated into a structural assembly or equipment housing.

Low density particles for use in concrete and other mixtures

A lightweight composite composition includes a plurality of lightweight particles including a volume of at least about 10% of a total volume of the lightweight composite composition. The plurality of lightweight particles includes an average bulk density within a range from about 0.001 g/cc to about 1.5 g/cc and an average particle size within a range from about 0.01 microns to about 90 mm. Methods of manufacturing a lightweight composite composition are provided.

Lightweight particle filler material

A lightweight particle composition includes a plurality of lightweight particles that are one of enclosed or loose. The plurality of lightweight particles include one of an inorganic or organic composition including a bulk density within a range from about 0.001 g/cc to about 1.5 g/cc, and a particle size within a range from about 0.01 microns to about 90 millimeters (mm). An interstitial void space between the plurality of lightweight particles includes a total of less than about 70% of a volume of the plurality of lightweight particles.

Structural assembly insulation

A structural assembly ( 20 ) providing both a surface ( 21 ) and an insulating stratum associated with the surface. The assembly ( 20 ) can comprise structural members ( 23 - 24 ) and pods ( 30 ) associated with the structural members ( 23 - 24 ). The pods ( 30 ) contribute to structural integrity, thermal insulation, and/or sound attenuation. The pods or pod-like material can be used in or on horizontal or vertical cavities, in or on horizontal or vertical surfaces, and/or incorporated into a structural assembly or equipment housing.

Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist decreases severity of acute pancreatitis

A method for treating acute pancreatitis comprising administering an effective amount of Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a person afflicted with that condition.

Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist decreases severity of acute pancreatitis

A method for treating acute pancreatitis comprising administering an effective amount of Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a person afflicted with that condition.

Method for decreasing severity of acute and chronic pancreatitis

A method for treating acute or chronic pancreatitis comprising administering an effective amount of an Interleukin-1 (IL-1) block to antagonize IL-1 production, and in one embodiment by inhibiting IL-1 production at the source, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a person who has pancreatitis. One such IL-1 block is an Interleukin-1 converting enzyme (ICE) antagonist.

Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist decreases severity of acute pancreatitis

A method for treating acute pancreatitis comprising administering an effective amount of Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a person afflicted with that condition.

Lightweight pelletized materials

Pellets include a snythetic, biomass, mineral, or polymer based material. The pellets have a specific gravity of about 0.01-0.3 g/cm3; a thermal insulation R-value of at least about 2-4; and a sound attenuation factor (STC) of at least about 30. The pellets are coated, dimensionally stable, substantially dust-free, substantially non-hygroscopic, and resistant to settling and compression.

Method and kit for locating hyperactive parathyroid tissue or adenomatious tissue in a patient and for removal of such tissue

Disclosed herein are methods for locating hyperactive parathyroid tissue in a patient. The methods comprise providing a radiopharmaceutical which produces during a time window after administration of the radiopharmaceutical to the patient, a detectably greater radioactivity in the hyperactive parathyroid tissue than in adjacent thyroid tissue in the patient; administering the radiopharmaceutical to the patient; surgically opening an operative field in the proximity of the hyperactive parathyroid tissue; and introducing into the operative field during the time window, a probe, which detects the radioactivity produced by the hyperactive parathyroid tissue to determine the location of the hyperactive parathyroid tissue upon moving the probe within the operative field. The method is particularly applicable to radioguided parathyroidectomy using a 99m Tc Sestamibi and a hand-held gamma detection probe. The gamma detection probe is also used to verify ex vivo that the resected tissue is parathyroid adenoma. Also provided are kits comprising a probe capable of detecting the radioactivity emitted from the hyperactive parathyroid tissue packaged with an instruction manual for use of the probe in performing a parathyroidectomy using 99m Tc Sestamibi.

Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist decreases severity of acute pancreatitis

A method for treating acute pancreatitis comprising administering an effective amount of Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a person afflicted with that condition.

Lightweight pelletized materials

Pellets include a snythetic, biomass, mineral, or polymer based material. The pellets have a specific gravity of about 0.01-0.3 g/cm3; a thermal insulation R-value of at least about 2-4; and a sound attenuation factor (STC) of at least about 30. The pellets are coated, dimensionally stable, substantially dust-free, substantially non-hygroscopic, and resistant to settling and compression.

Multi-position adjustable fastener

A fastener assembly includes a base including a front face and a rear face. The base includes one or more mounting openings extending through the front face and the rear face. The fastener assembly includes a mounting fastener received within the one or more mounting openings. The mounting fastener includes a length that is greater than the thickness of the base such that the mounting fastener extends through the mounting opening and engages a surface to attach the base to the surface. One or more fasteners are attached to the front face of the base. The one or more fasteners extend outwardly from the front face.

Method and apparatus for navigating an aircraft from an image of the runway

An image sensor attached to an aircraft generates an image. The image includes a runway and other objects. The edges within the image are detected and Nav Data is used to predict the coordinates defining the runway. The predicted coordinates and the detected edges are correlated to determine the location of the runway within the image. The location of the runway within the image is then used to determine the lateral and vertical deviation of the aircraft relative to the runway.

Low density particles for use in concrete and other mixtures

A lightweight composite composition includes a plurality of lightweight particles including a volume of at least about 10% of a total volume of the lightweight composite composition. The plurality of lightweight particles includes an average bulk density within a range from about 0.001 g/cc to about 1.5 g/cc and an average particle size within a range from about 0.01 microns to about 90 mm. Methods of manufacturing a lightweight composite composition are provided.

Low density lightweight particles for use in gypsum and other cementitious mixtures

A composition is provided including a low density lightweight gypsum or cementitious mix including low density lightweight mineral or polymer based particles with compressive strengths of a specified value and densities within a specified range. A composition is also disclosed that includes chemical modification to control the time and place of set and cure characteristics.

Method and apparatus for navigating an aircraft from an image of the runway

An image sensor attached to an aircraft generates an image. The image includes a runway and other objects. The edges within the image are detected and Nav Data is used to predict the coordinates defining the runway. The predicted coordinates and the detected edges are correlated to determine the location of the runway within the image. The location of the runway within the image is then used to determine the lateral and vertical deviation of the aircraft relative to the runway.

Tobacco composition

Automated washing of machine parts