Temperature-independent passive RFID pressure sensors for single-use bioprocess components

Author(s):  
Cheryl Surman ◽  
Radislav A. Potyrailo ◽  
William G. Morris ◽  
Timothy Wortley ◽  
Mark Vincent ◽  
...  
2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (15) ◽  
pp. S19-S22
Author(s):  
Dennis Annarelli ◽  
Mark Marrano ◽  
Josh Huang ◽  
Jim Furey

Author(s):  
Wayne L. Staats ◽  
Dan P. Lorenc ◽  
Zihao Zhang ◽  
Ethan L. Huwe ◽  
Mark M. Barineau ◽  
...  

In order to improve patient access to nurses during emergencies, a wireless wrist-mounted call button system was developed. The goal of this project was to create a simple, easy-to-use system that features a completely passive, wireless call button. Three major problems in existing systems — inability for patients to locate or reach the button, unnecessary user interface complexity, and the introduction of a potential vector for hospital-contracted illness — were addressed in the design. The wireless nature of the device ensures that it is always near the patient. A single-button interface considerably simplifies its use in comparison to multi-button systems, eliminating the possibility of incorrect button presses. Finally, the proposed call button uses inexpensive technologies and can be manufactured for such a low cost that it can be offered as a single-use device, eliminating the possibility of patient-to-patient disease transmission. Using radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, patients are able to call for hospital staff from any location in the hospital that is covered by readers. The call button uses a passive RFID tag that can be turned on or off by a mechanical switch. A second tag is used to notify the system when a patient is out of range. The design was prototyped and tested, and future improvements are suggested.


2017 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 245-252
Author(s):  
V. V. Somov

In carrying out an investigation into the explosion, among others, the investigative version of the use of a single-use reactive grenade launcher is being considered. The most common for criminal explosions are applied grenade launchers RPG-18, RPG-22, RPG-26. Their use is due to a number of such properties as small size and weight, which makes it possible to transfer them covertly, the range of the shot significantly exceeding the range of the hand grenade throw, the high detonating effect of the rocket grenade explosion. The single-use rocket launchers are generally of the same design. Their differences are in the features of the components construction and dimensional characteristics, which are given in the article. On the basis of expert practice, details ofgrenade launchers that remain at the site of the explosion and have the least damage are determined. These details are the objects of investigation of the explosion technical expertise. These objects include launchers of grenade launchers and rocket parts ofjet grenades. The design features of the launchers, their dimensional characteristics and marking symbols make it possible to determine their belonging to a specific type of jet grenade launchers. Missile parts of jet grenades differ in the form of the combustion chamber of the jet engine, nozzle, in the size ofthe outlet section of the nozzle, in the form and size of the stabilizerfeathers. To determine the belonging of the rocket part of the grenade to a specific type ofjet grenade launcher, it’s necessary to establish a set of structural features and dimensional characteristics. At considerable damage of the combustion chamber of the jet engine, as a rule, the nozzle block remains intact that allows to define diameter of critical section of a nozzle, and on it to establish type of the used single-use grenade launcher.


Author(s):  
Toshihiro HORI ◽  
Tomotaka WADA ◽  
Norie UCHITOMI ◽  
Kouichi MUTSUURA ◽  
Hiromi OKADA

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 410-416
Author(s):  
Joyce M. Hansen ◽  
Scott Weiss ◽  
Terra A. Kremer ◽  
Myrelis Aguilar ◽  
Gerald McDonnell

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, has challenged healthcare providers in maintaining the supply of critical personal protective equipment, including single-use respirators and surgical masks. Single-use respirators and surgical masks can reduce risks from the inhalation of airborne particles and microbial contamination. The recent high-volume demand for single-use respirators and surgical masks has resulted in many healthcare facilities considering processing to address critical shortages. The dry heat process of 80°C (176°F) for two hours (120 min) has been confirmed to be an appropriate method for single-use respirator and surgical mask processing.


Author(s):  
Z.G. Wen ◽  
F.D. Wang ◽  
D.Y. Zhao ◽  
Y.B. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Rfid Tag ◽  

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