Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of making a sterilized biosensor, where the biosensor comprises at least one binding reagent, which comprises at least one non-enzyme proteinaceous binding domain. Certain embodiments of the methods described herein comprise partially assembling the components of the biosensor, except for the binding reagent, and separately sterilizing this partial assemblage and the binding reagent. The sterilized binding reagent and the sterilized partial assemblage are then aseptically assembled to produce the sterilized biosensor. Other embodiments of the methods described herein comprise assembling substantially all of the components of the biosensor, including the binding reagent, and sterilizing the assembled biosensor to produce a sterilized biosensor.
Abstract:
Formulations and methods of making solar cells are disclosed. In general, the invention presents a solar cell contact made from a mixture wherein the mixture comprises a solids portion and an organics portion, wherein the solids portion comprises from about 85 to about 99 wt% of a metal component, and from about 1 to about 15 wt% of a lead-free glass component. Both front contacts and back contacts are disclosed.
Abstract:
Lead-free and cadmium-free glass composition that is particularly suitable for use in conductive ink applications. The invention includes a capacitor comprising a copper termination, the copper termination is made by firing an ink including a glass component, the glass component may comprise up to about 65 mole% ZnO, up to about 51 mole% SrO, about 0.1 to about 61 mole% B 2 0 3 , up to about 17 mole% A1 2 0 3 , about 0.1 to about 63 mole% Si0 2 , up to about 40 mole% BaO+CaO, and up to about 20 mole% MgO.
Abstract:
Methods for modifying a balloon of a catheter assembly are disclosed, in which the balloon is inflated from a collapsed configuration to an inflated state. A substance is applied to the balloon, deposited on a surface and/or within a wall membrane of the balloon. The balloon may be inflated prior or subsequent to the application of the sustance
Abstract:
A composition comprises a solid-stated block copolymer of an aromatic polyester and a caprolactone, wherein the copolymer has been solid state polymerized such that intrinsic viscosity increases at least 20%, the caprolactone content decreases no more than 1.2% absolute and the transesterification increases no more than 3.5% absolute, and wherein the solid-stated copolymer has an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.82. Particularly preferred chain extension reactions are performed at a temperature of less than 175°C, and even more preferably at less than 165°C. In further aspects of the inventive subject matter, yarns and methods of producing a fiber include contemplated solid-stated block copolymers.
Abstract:
Durable hermetic seals between two inorganic substrates are produced using a high-intensity electromagnetic energy source, such as laser, to heat and seal enamel layers with controlled absorption of high- intensity energy source. Durable hermetic seals incorporating electrical feedthroughs are also produced.
Abstract:
Formulations and methods of making solar cells are disclosed. In general, the invention provides a solar cell comprising a contact made from a mixture wherein, prior to firing, the mixture comprises at least one aluminum source, at least one boron source, and about 0.1 to about 10 wt% of a glass component. Within the mixture, the overall content of aluminum is about 50 wt% to about 85 wt% of the mixture, and the overall content of boron is about 0.05 to about 20 wt% of the mixture.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of making a sterilized biosensor, where the biosensor comprises at least one binding reagent, which comprises at least one non-enzyme proteinaceous binding domain. Certain embodiments of the methods described herein comprise partially assembling the components of the biosensor, except for the binding reagent, and separately sterilizing this partial assemblage and the binding reagent. The sterilized binding reagent and the sterilized partial assemblage are then aseptically assembled to produce the sterilized biosensor. Other embodiments of the methods described herein comprise assembling substantially all of the components of the biosensor, including the binding reagent, and sterilizing the assembled biosensor to produce a sterilized biosensor.