Abstract:
Multilayer articles include a fibrous web and a barrier film directly bonded to the fibrous web; wherein the fibrous web includes fibers that include natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or combinations thereof; wherein the synthetic fibers comprise a synthetic thermoplastic polymer selected from an aliphatic polyester, an aromatic polyester, a polyamide, and combinations thereof; and wherein the barrier film includes a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester, a polyvinyl alkanoate polymer having a Tg of no greater than 70 C; and a non-lactide plasticizer having an acid number of no greater than 10 and having a weight average molecular weight of no greater than 5000 g/mol.
Abstract:
In one aspect, an auscultation system utilizes a digital filter to obtain a sound profile similar to a sound profile of a mechanical stethoscope. In another aspect, an auscultation system utilizes a digital filter to provide diagnostic filtering. In yet another aspect, an auscultation system utilizes a digital filter to compensate for a characteristic frequency response of a headset.
Abstract:
Filter assemblies that comprise a temporary attachment mechanism disposed on a surface of a filter are disclosed, as well as methods and systems related to using such filter assemblies during sterilization. The disclosed filter assemblies can include sterilization indicator elements.