BANDWIDTH AND SERVER RESOURCE SAVINGS THROUGH USE OF LEGACY CLIENT CAPABILITY IN A REMOTE USER INTERFACE SYSTEM

A server receives a request for delivery of media from a client, and determines if the client has a capability to tune to a quadrature amplitude modulated (QAM) channel carried by a first network. The server sends a message to the client to instruct the client to tune to the QAM channel to receive the media via the first network if it is determined that the client has the capability to tune to the QAM channel. The server sends the media to the client if it is determined that the client does not have the capability to tune to the QAM channel. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at a server, a request for delivery of media from a client;determining if the client has a capability to tune to a quadrature amplitude modulated (QAM) channel carried by a first network;sending a message to the client to instruct the client to tune to the QAM channel to receive the media via the first network if it is determined that the client has the capability to tune to the QAM channel; andsending the media, from the server to the client, if it is determined that the client does not have the capability to tune to the QAM channel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein sending the media from the server to the client comprises:sending the media from the server to the client using Internet Protocol (IP).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the server comprises a remote user interface server entity.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the remote user interface server entity comprises an RVU server entity.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the message includes a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for identifying the media.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein sending the message to the client comprises:sending the message to the client to instruct the client to tune to the QAM channel to receive the media via the first network and the QAM channel from a content service provider.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining if the media is available via the QAM channel; and 'sending the message to ...

State-based recovery system

A method including receiving a request from another device to provide television content; sending a response that includes the television content; storing state information associated with the television content, wherein the state information includes an identifier of the other device and an identifier of the television content provided; detecting when an error occurs between the device and the other device; and resending a last television content that was successfully received by the other device before the error occurred.

CONTENT DISCOVERY AND DELIVERY WITH MULTIPLE SERVERS

A system may include a client and a home media server in communication with the client. The home media server may be configured to receive a request for media content from the client; determine content restrictions associated with the client; discover at least one other home media server; receive content listings of media content from the at least one other home media server; aggregate the received content listings to create a unified content listing including instances of media content stored on multiple home media servers; filter the unified content listing according to the content restrictions; and send the filtered unified content listing to the client. 1. A system , comprising:a client; and receive a request for media content from the client;', 'determine content restrictions associated with the client;', 'discover at least one other home media server;', 'receive content listings of media content from the at least one other home media server;', 'aggregate the received content listings to create a unified content listing including instances of media content stored on multiple home media servers;', 'filter the unified content listing according to the content restrictions; and', 'send the filtered unified content listing to the client., 'a home media server in communication with the client and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the home media server is further configured to aggregate the received content listings to include instances of media content stored on the home media server and instances of media content stored by at least a subset of the at least one other home media server.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the home media server is further configured to:receive a selection of an instance of media content of the filtered unified content listing from the client; andprovide an indication of the source of the instance of media content to the client.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the home media server is further configured to provide the ...

Push-button Dispenser for Bottles with Carbonated Beverages

The push-button dispenser for bottles with carbonated beverages as a head () which can be screwed onto a bottle and has a lateral pouring channel () and a push-button () on its upper side. A suction tube () projects downwards, this tube being intended to extend down as far as the base of the bottle () to be fitted with the dispenser. This suction tube opens out at the top into a valve device in the head (), this valve device having a regulating means () which can be moved axially in relation to the bottle () and is biased in the closing direction by a spring (). In order for the regulating means to be opened, pressure is applied to the push-button () from above, and therefore the pressure in the interior of the suction tube () is reduced to ambient pressure. This causes liquid to be expelled from the bottle, by way of the internal pressure prevailing in the bottle, out of the lower mouth opening of the suction tube () via the pouring channel (). As a special feature, the suction tube () is produced from an elastomeric plastics material and its outer cross section and inner cross section are configured such that, with the internal pressure reduced to ambient pressure, in relation to the increased pressure prevailing from outside, it can have its throughflow cross section narrowed by deformation. This means that, despite the pressure in the bottle gradually decreasing, the amount of liquid which flows out per unit of time is kept more or less constant. The push-button dispenser makes it possible for bottles with carbonated beverages to be, for all practical purposes, completely emptied in an extremely convenient and reliable manner, in the upright or even horizontal position, just at the push of a button. 11151610201520316102020101510. Pushbutton dispenser for bottles with carbonated beverages with a head () able to be screwed onto a bottle with a lateral pouring channel () , a pushbutton () on its top , and a suction tube () projecting downwards , which is meant to ...

Push-Button Dispenser with Compressed-Gas Capsule for Beverage Bottles

The push-button dispenser with compressed-gas capsule () for bottles () consists of a head which can be screwed onto the bottle () and have a lateral pouring channel (), a push-button () on its upper side and downwardly projecting suction tube (). The latter is intended to extend as far as the base of the bottle () which is to be fitted with the dispenser, and it opens out at the top into a valve device in the head. This valve device has a regulating means () which can be moved axially in relation to the bottle () and is biased in the closing direction by a spring (), and can be opened by manual pressure being applied to the push-button () from above. This reduces pressure in the interior of the suction tube () to ambient pressure, as a result of which liquid is expelled from the bottle (), by way of the internal pressure prevailing in the bottle (), out of the lower mouth opening of the suction tube () via the pouring channel (). As a special feature, the dispenser is configured as a single-piece housing () with inner housing (), which contains all the other elements of the dispenser, or bears the same externally. 2728737. Push-button dispenser with compressed-gas capsule () for bottles () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the open accommodating cylinder () for the compressed-gas capsule () is oriented downward on the inner housing () subtending a maximum angle of 35° to the screw-on axis.37214164151661487. Push-button dispenser with compressed-gas capsule () for bottles () according to claim 1 , characterized in that this dispenser has only four separate one-piece parts visible from the outside claim 1 , namely claim 1 , first a housing () claim 1 , second a top piece () arranged thereon with discharge channel () claim 1 , third a push-button () arranged in this top piece () claim 1 , and fourth a threaded cap () at the bottom of the housing () for the accommodating cylinder () of the compressed-gas capsule () situated inside it.4721615415161545. Push- ...

NON-CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING VATERITE AND METHODS THEREOF

Non-cementitious compositions and products are provided. The compositions of the invention include a carbonate additive comprising vaterite such as reactive vaterite. Additional aspects of the invention include methods of making and using the non-cementitious compositions and products. 1. A non-cementitious composition , comprising: a carbonate additive , wherein the carbonate additive comprises reactive vaterite and a non-cementitious additive.2. The non-cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the carbonate additive has a carbon isotopic fractionation value (δC) of less than −12‰.3. The non-cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the carbonate additive comprises between 50-99% w/w reactive vaterite.4. The non-cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the non-cementitious additive is more than 20% w/w cellulosic or polymeric fiber.5. The non-cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises between 5-50% w/w carbonate additive.6. The non-cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the carbonate additive has an average particle size of between 0.5-25 microns.7. The non-cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises one or more activation additives wherein the one or more activation additives are ions selected from beryllium claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , strontium claim 1 , barium claim 1 , and combinations thereof.8. The non-cementitious composition of claim 7 , wherein the one or more activation additives are between 0.5-30% w/w in the composition.9. The non-cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is for a paper product; polymeric product; lubricant; adhesive; rubber; chalk; asphalt product; paint; abrasive for paint removal; personal care product; cosmetic; cleaning product; personal hygiene product; ingestible product; agricultural product; environmental remediation product; or combinations thereof.10. A paper product claim 1 , comprising: between 5-50% w/w carbonate ...

CEMENT AND CONCRETE WITH CALCIUM ALUMINATES

Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions related to mixtures of calcium aluminate cements with compositions comprising carbonate. The compositions comprising carbonates may be formed by sequestering carbon dioxide. 1. A cementitious composition , comprising: calcium aluminate cement (CAC) and a composition comprising carbonate wherein the composition comprising carbonate comprises a metastable component selected from the group consisting of vaterite , amorphous calcium carbonate , and combination thereof.2. The cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprising carbonate comprises or has at least one of the following:a) at least 50 wt % vaterite;{'sup': '13', 'b) a δC value less than −12.0‰;'}c) a wet paste pH of less than 12; and combinations thereof.3. The cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprising carbonate is a self-cement composition.4. The cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprising carbonate is a partial cement substitute.5. The cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the cementitious composition exhibits one or more of properties selected from the group consisting of higher reactivity of carbonate with aluminate phases claim 1 , formation of monocarboaluminates claim 1 , formation of hemicarboaluminates claim 1 , higher compressive strength claim 1 , higher durability over long time period claim 1 , higher mechanical and structural properties claim 1 , and combinations thereof claim 1 , as compared to CAC alone.6. The cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprising carbonate has a mean particle size of between 1-25 microns.7. The cementitious composition of claim 1 , wherein the cementitious composition further comprises ordinary Portland cement claim 1 , a Portland cement blend claim 1 , pozzolan-lime cement claim 1 , slag-lime cement claim 1 , supersulfated cement claim 1 , calcium sulfoaluminate cement claim 1 , geopolymer cement ...

Method and system for republishing mobile content

A system and method is provided for republishing content for a wireless device. In the wireless device, this may comprise: receiving a content manifest associated with a new content, the content manifest providing information about the new content; identifying any changes to existing content stored in the device, based on the information in the content manifest; retrieving updates in the new content corresponding to the changes; and storing the updates.

Anaerobic Blood Storage and Pathogen Inactivation Method

A method for reducing hemolysis and microparticle formation during storage of pathogen reduced blood. Oxygen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced hemolysis. Oxygen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced microparticles. Oxygen and pathogen reduced blood compositions comprising CPAD and riboflavin having reduced hemolysis. Oxygen and pathogen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced microparticles.

INTERNALLY COOLED TIRE-WHEEL SYSTEM

A pneumatic tire may include a tread, an inner tire surface positioned opposite the tread, and an internal heat exchanger attached to the inner tire surface. The wheel assembly may include a wheel rim, the pneumatic tire, and a pump. The pneumatic tire may be attached to the wheel rim. The pump may be attached to the wheel rim outside of the pneumatic tire and configured to rotate with the wheel rim. The pump may be coupled to the internal heat exchanger through an opening in the wheel rim. The wheel assembly may further include a coolant disposed in the internal heat exchanger and configured to absorb heat from the pneumatic tire. The wheel assembly may also include an external heat exchanger configured to remove heat from the coolant. 1. A pneumatic tire comprising:a tread for engaging a ground surface;an inner tire surface opposite the tread; anda heat exchanger attached to the inner surface of the tire, the heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet.2. The pneumatic tire of claim 1 , further comprising a first conduit connected to the inlet and a second conduit connected to the outlet.3. The pneumatic tire of claim 2 , wherein the first and second conduits are detachably connected to the inlet and outlet using connectors.4. The pneumatic tire of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger comprises at least one passageway positioned circumferentially on the inner tire surface.5. The pneumatic tire of claim 4 , wherein the at least one passageway includes multiple loops.6. The pneumatic tire of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger is bonded to the inner tire surface.7. A wheel assembly comprising:a wheel rim having an inner rim surface and an outer rim surface; a tread;', 'an inner tire surface opposite the tread, the inner tire surface defining a central cavity;', 'a internal heat exchanger attached to the inner tire surface, the internal heat exchanger having an internal exchanger inlet and an internal exchanger outlet; and', 'a pump connectable to the internal ...

TIRE WITH REINFORCED TREAD

A tire includes a circumferential tread constructed of a base material. The circumferential tread has a plurality of bars, each of the plurality of bars having a top surface and a plurality of side surfaces. The circumferential tread further has a plurality of valleys disposed between the plurality of bars. A reinforcement layer covers at least some of the plurality of valleys and an outer layer covers at least a portion of the reinforcement layer. 1. A tire comprising:a pair of sidewalls;a circumferential tread constructed of a base rubber, the circumferential tread having a plurality of bars and a plurality of valleys disposed between the plurality of bars; anda fabric reinforcement layer disposed on the circumferential tread, such that the fabric reinforcement layer covers the plurality of bars and the plurality of valleys.2. The tire of claim 1 , wherein the fabric reinforcement layer has a nominal thickness of between 1 millimeters and 10 millimeters.3. The tire of claim 1 , further comprising an outer layer disposed on the fabric reinforcement layer.4. The tire of claim 3 , wherein the outer layer is constructed of the same material as the base rubber.5. The tire of claim 3 , wherein the outer layer is a polymeric laminate having a hardness greater than a hardness of the base rubber.6. The tire of claim 1 , wherein the fabric reinforcement layer covers at least one of the pair of sidewalls.7. The tire of claim 1 , wherein the fabric reinforcement layer has a greater hardness than the base rubber8. The tire of claim 7 , wherein the fabric reinforcement layer has a hardness that is at least 10% greater than the hardness of the base rubber.9. A tire comprising: wherein the circumferential tread has a plurality of bars, each of the plurality of bars having a top surface and a plurality of side surfaces, and', 'wherein the circumferential tread further has a plurality of valleys disposed between the plurality of bars;, 'a circumferential tread constructed of a base ...

Tire Construction With Discontinuous Body Ply Configuration

Various embodiments of a tire having a discontinuous body ply configuration are disclosed. 1. A pneumatic tire , comprising:a crown portion;a first bead portion oriented on a first side of the tire;a first sidewall oriented on the first side of the tire;a second bead portion oriented on a second side of the tire;a second sidewall oriented on the second side of the tire;a first part of a first discontinuous body ply extending about the first bead portion, along the first sidewall, and terminating at a point within the crown portion; anda second part of the first discontinuous body ply extending about the second bead portion, along the second sidewall, and terminating at a point within the crown portion;wherein the first part of the first discontinuous body ply and the second part of the first discontinuous body ply overlap within the crown portion; andwherein the first part of the first discontinuous body ply and the second part of the first discontinuous body ply are joined in a splice within the crown portion.2. The pneumatic tire of claim 1 , further comprising:a first shoulder oriented on the first side of the tire;a second shoulder oriented on the second side of the tire;a first part of a second discontinuous body ply extending about the first bead portion, along the first sidewall, and terminating at a point within at least one of the first shoulder and the crown portion; anda second part of the second discontinuous body ply extending about the second bead portion, along the second sidewall, and terminating at a point within at least one of the second shoulder and the crown portion.3. The pneumatic tire of claim 2 , wherein the first part of the second discontinuous body ply and the second part of the second discontinuous body ply do not overlap one another.4. The pneumatic tire of claim 3 , wherein the first part of the second discontinuous body ply and the second part of the second discontinuous body ply create a gap in the crown portion.5. The pneumatic tire ...

Removal of Immunoglobulins and Leukocytes from Biological Fluids

Devices, systems, and methods for depleting fluids of immunoglobulins and leukocytes are disclosed. 1. A method for removing immunoglobulins and leukocytes from a biological fluid , the method comprising:(a) placing the biological fluid in contact with immunoglobulin-specific binding media; and,(b) passing the biological fluid through a porous fibrous leukocyte depletion filter to obtain immunoglobulin- and leukocyte-depleted biological fluid.2. A method for removing immunoglobulins and leukocytes from a biological fluid , the method comprising:(a) placing the biological fluid in contact with immunoglobulin-specific binding media to obtain immunoglobulin-depleted biological fluid; and,(b) passing the immunoglobulin-depleted biological fluid through a porous fibrous leukocyte depletion filter to obtain immunoglobulin- and leukocyte-depleted biological fluid.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the immunoglobulin-specific binding media are beads.4. The method of claim 3 , comprising placing the biological fluid in contact with the beads in a flexible container.5. The method of claim 4 , comprising passing the biological fluid from the flexible container and through a filter device comprising a housing having an inlet and an outlet and defining a fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet wherein the porous fibrous leukocyte depletion filter is disposed in the housing and across the fluid flow path.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the porous fibrous leukocyte depletion filter has an upstream surface and a downstream surface claim 5 , and the filter device further comprises a bead-receiving chamber upstream of the filter claim 5 , and the method includes retaining the beads in the device as the biological fluid passes through the device.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein placing the biological fluid in contact with immunoglobulin-specific binding media also includes placing the biological fluid in contact with cytokine-specific binding media claim 1 , wherein the ...

ISOLATOR

An isolator has a force input component, a force output component, a first shear unit connected between the force input component, and a second shear unit connected between the force output component, wherein the first shear unit and the second shear unit are connected in series with each other along a force path between the force input component and the force output component. 1. An isolator , comprising:a force input component;a force output component;a first shear unit connected between the force input component; anda second shear unit connected between the force output component;wherein the first shear unit and the second shear unit are connected in series with each other along a force path between the force input component and the force output component.2. The isolator of claim 1 , wherein the first shear unit comprises an elastomer.3. The isolator of claim 1 , wherein the first shear unit comprises at least one of rubber and nitrile.4. The isolator of claim 1 , further comprising:a first sleeve connected between the first shear unit and the second shear unit.5. The isolator of claim 4 , wherein the first sleeve comprises a tubular wall comprising an aperture configured to substantially equalize a fluid pressure within the first sleeve relative to a fluid pressure outside of the first sleeve.6. The isolator of claim 4 , wherein the force input component and the first sleeve are substantially coaxially aligned and wherein the force input component is restricted from axial rotation relative to the first sleeve component.7. The isolator of claim 4 , wherein the first shear unit is adhered to the first sleeve.8. The isolator of claim 7 , wherein the force input component comprises a first mandrel.9. The isolator of claim 8 , wherein the first shear unit is adhered to the first mandrel.10. The isolator of claim 1 , wherein the first shear unit is substantially similar to the second shear unit.11. A hydrocarbon recovery system claim 1 , comprising:a first isolated ...

PREPARATION OF A CELL CONCENTRATE FROM A PHYSIOLOGICAL SOLUTION

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions regarding the preparation of an cell concentrate, such as, for example, an osteogenic cell concentrate, from a physiological solution, such as bone marrow aspirate, blood, or a mixture thereof. In specific embodiments, the invention provides methods and compositions utilizing two physiological solution-processing techniques, particularly in a point of care environment, wherein centrifugation is not employed. 1. A method of preparing a cell concentrate , comprising the steps of:providing a physiological solution not previously subjected to centrifugation;subjecting said physiological solution to a filter to produce a filter retentate and a permeate solution, wherein said filter retentate comprises nucleated cells, or both nucleated cells and platelets, per unit volume greater than in the physiological solution and wherein said permeate solution comprises plasma and red blood cells;removing the filter retentate from the filter; anddelivering the filter retentate to a bone defect in an individual.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological solution comprises bone marrow aspirate claim 1 , blood claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said nucleated cells comprise leukocytes claim 1 , stem cells claim 1 , connective tissue progenitor cells claim 1 , osteoprogenitor cells claim 1 , chondroprogenitor cells claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the stem cells are mesenchymal stem cells claim 3 , hematopoietic stem cells claim 3 , or both.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the providing step comprises combining an additional solution with the physiological solution.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the additional solution is water.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the additional solution is a hypotonic solution.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the additional solution is a hypotonic solution comprising sodium chloride.9. The method of claim 1 , ...

Anaerobic Blood Storage and Pathogen Inactivation Method

A method for reducing hemolysis and microparticle formation during storage of pathogen reduced blood. Oxygen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced hemolysis. Oxygen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced microparticles. Oxygen and pathogen reduced blood compositions comprising CPAD and riboflavin having reduced hemolysis. Oxygen and pathogen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced microparticles. 1. A method for blood pathogen reduction having reduced hemolysis comprising:removing oxygen from a blood product to prepare an oxygen reduced blood product; adding riboflavin to a final concentration of between 40 to 60 μM and', 'irradiating said riboflavin containing blood product with UV light between 265-400 nm., 'reducing blood pathogens from said blood product comprising2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing said oxygen reduced pathogen reduced blood product under anaerobic conditions.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising reducing carbon dioxide from said blood product.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein hemolysis is less than 0.2% at 14 days claim 1 , less than 0.4% at 21 days claim 1 , less than 0.5% at 28 days claim 1 , less than 0.8% at 35 days claim 1 , or less than 1.2% at 42 days.57.-. (canceled)8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said oxygen reduced pathogen reduced blood product is whole blood claim 1 , leukoreduced whole blood claim 1 , or packed red blood cells.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said blood product further comprises reduced microparticle formation compared to an oxygenated blood product.10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the number of microparticles is reduced by at least two fold at 14 days claim 9 , reduced by at least 2 fold at 21 days claim 9 , or reduced by at least 2 fold at 42 days relative to a sample treated in the presence of oxygen.1418.-. (canceled)19. Oxygen reduced ...

Gas-Liquid Separator for Collecting Chromatographic Fractions

A gas-liquid separator includes a fluid inlet, a shell including an inside surface enclosing an interior space, an outlet structure with fingers converging toward a longitudinal axis, and a dripper including a dripper tip. The fingers terminate at fingertips located proximate to an outside surface of the dripper. Gas exit ports are defined between adjacent fingers, and by the dripper. The gas-liquid separator defines a liquid flow path from the fluid inlet, along the inside surface, along one or more of the fingers, converging along the dripper outside surface, and to the dripper tip. The gas-liquid separator also defines a gas flow path from the fluid inlet, through the interior space, and through the gas exit ports. The gas-liquid separator may be utilized in fluid separation systems such as liquid chromatography or supercritical fluid chromatography/extraction systems. 1. A gas-liquid separator , comprising:a fluid inlet;a shell communicating with the fluid inlet, the shell comprising a shell inside surface surrounding a longitudinal axis and enclosing an interior space;an outlet structure comprising a plurality of fingers circumferentially spaced from each other about the longitudinal axis, the fingers converging toward the longitudinal axis and terminating at respective fingertips, and the fingers comprising respective finger inside surfaces generally facing toward the longitudinal axis;a dripper comprising a dripper tip positioned outside of the interior space and a dripper outside surface extending to the dripper tip, wherein the fingertips are proximate to the dripper outside surface; and the gas-liquid separator defines a liquid flow path from the fluid inlet, along the shell inside surface, along one or more of the finger inside surfaces, along the dripper outside surface, and to the dripper tip; and', 'the gas-liquid separator defines a gas flow path from the fluid inlet, through the interior space, and through the gas exit port., 'a gas exit port bounded ...

Security System Configured to Assign a Group Security Policy to a User Based on Security Risk Posed by the User

A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for assigning a group security policy to a user based on the security risk posed by the user. In certain embodiments, a plurality of group security policies are provided, wherein one or more of the plurality of group security policies have different levels of security enforcement. A security risk assessment for the user is received and a group security policy from the plurality of group security policies is assigned to the user based on the security risk assessment for the user. The assigned group security policy is communicated to a device operated by the user for enforcement of the group security policy at the device.

LOW COMPACTION CANTILEVER TIRE

A low compaction cantilevered tire construction is provided which is designed for use at relatively low inflation pressures and which has sidewalls with a relatively uniform bending resistance through the majority of the sidewall. When the tire is placed under high loads at low inflation pressures the sidewall deflects substantially radially and allows the tread portion of the tire to maintain its intended shape thus improving the contact area of the tire and providing a tire having a relatively high contact area and thus relatively low soil compaction for a given loading. 1. A pneumatic tire , comprising:a circumferential tread portion;a carcass including a pair of beads and one or more radial body plies extending between and wrapped around the beads;one or more belts disposed between the carcass and the circumferential tread portion; anda pair of sidewall portions extending from the beads to the tread portion, each of the sidewall portions including a lower cantilevered sidewall portion, at least an axially outer one-half of the lower cantilevered sidewall portion being free of any reinforcing layers other than the one or more radial body plies, the lower cantilevered sidewall portions being configured such that when the tire is inflated to an inflation pressure within a manufacturer recommended pressure range for the tire and when the tire is loaded at maximum rated load for the inflation pressure, the lower cantilevered sidewall portion exhibits a radially inward axially outward slope.2. The tire of claim 1 , wherein:when the tire is in an unloaded condition, the lower cantilevered sidewall portions exhibit a radially outward axially outward slope.3. The tire of claim 1 , wherein:the tire has a tire section width; andthe tire is configured to be mounted on a rim having rim flanges and having a rim width in a range of from 30% to 70% of the tire section width.4. The tire of claim 1 , wherein:when the tire is inflated to the inflation pressure and when the tire is ...

Osseointegrated Neural Interface And Method

An osseointegrated neural interface (ONI) is provided for control of a prosthetic. The ONI includes an elongated, hollow rod having a first end receivable in an intramedullary cavity of a bone, a second end operatively connected to the prosthetic and an inner surface defining a cavity. An electrode is receiveable on a terminal end of a peripheral nerve and positionable within the cavity of the rod. The electrode being capable of sensing the neural signals generated by the peripheral nerve and stimulating the peripheral nerve. A recording/stimulation unit, receiveable within the cavity of the rod, records the neural signals from the peripheral nerve sensed by the electrode and transmits the signals to a controller operatively connected thereto. The controller controls operation of the prosthetic in response to the neural signals recorded by the recording unit. In addition, the controller receives stimulation signals from a sensor in the prosthetic and causes the electrode to stimulate the peripheral nerve via the recording/stimulation unit in response thereto. 1. An osseointegrated neural interface (ONI) for control of a prosthetic , comprising:an elongated, hollow rod having a first end receiveable in an intramedullary cavity of a bone, a second end operatively connected to the prosthetic and an inner surface defining a cavity; andan electrode receiveable on a terminal end of a peripheral nerve and positionable within the cavity of the rod, the electrode configured to at least one of sense the neural signals generated by the peripheral nerve and stimulate the peripheral nerve.2. The ONI of further comprising an anchor securing the peripheral nerve to the bone.3. The ONI of wherein the electrode includes a plurality of openings therethrough claim 1 , the plurality of openings adapted for allowing the passage of nerve sprouts from the peripheral nerve therethrough.4. The ONI of wherein the rod includes a plurality of fenestrations extending therethrough claim 1 , the ...

NOISE MITIGATION SYSTEM FOR AN UNDUCTED PROPULSIVE ROTOR OF AN AIRCRAFT

A noise mitigation system for an aircraft comprises a cyclic pitch mechanism arranged to apply a cyclic pitch schedule to rotor blades of an unducted propulsive rotor (UPR) under control of a processor. The processor receives input data corresponding to the position and attitude of the UPR, the position of one or more ground points stored in a memory and the velocity of the aircraft. If the processor determines that a ground point will enter the plane of the UPR, a control signal is output to the cyclic pitch mechanism as necessary to adjust the phase of the cyclic pitch schedule such that the azimuthal position of the ground point on entry to the plane of the UPR lies within an azimuthal interval over which the blade pitch of the cyclic pitch schedule is below its average value, thus reducing noise in the direction of the ground point. 1. A noise mitigation system for an unducted propulsive rotor of an aircraft , wherein the system comprises:a cyclic pitch mechanism arranged to apply a cyclic pitch schedule to rotor blades of the unducted propulsive rotor, the phase of the cyclic pitch schedule being adjustable and the blade pitch of the cyclic pitch schedule being below the average value thereof over a first azimuthal interval with respect to the rotor axis of the unducted propulsive rotor;a positioning and attitude system arranged to determine the position and attitude of the unducted propulsive rotor;a memory storing the position of a ground point; (i) receiving input data corresponding to the position and attitude of the unducted propulsive rotor and the position of the ground point from the positioning and attitude system and the memory respectively;', '(ii) receiving input data corresponding to the velocity of the aircraft;', '(iii) determining from the input data that the ground point will enter the rotor plane of the unducted propulsive rotor after a time period greater than or equal to the reaction time of the system and calculate the radial and azimuthal ...

TREAD WEAR PROFILE TOOL

A tread wear profile tool for determining wear of a tire is provided, the tool comprising: a body having: a substantially planar shape, at least one groove index member extending distally from the body, wherein the at least one groove index member includes at least one traction element wear gauge, at least one traction element measurement member oriented on a distal edge of the body, and a distal profile; a tire having: a tread having a radially outer profile, the tread having at least one groove, at least one traction element, and two shoulders; and wherein: the distal profile of the body is a negative of the radially outer profile of the tread. 1. A tread wear profile tool for determining wear of a tire , comprising: a substantially planar shape,', 'wherein the at least one groove index member includes at least one traction element wear gauge,', 'at least one groove index member extending distally from the body,'}, 'at least one traction element measurement member oriented on a distal edge of the body, and', 'a distal profile;, 'a body having 'a tread having a radially outer profile, the tread having at least one groove, at least one traction element, and two shoulders; and', 'a tire having 'the distal profile of the body is a negative of the radially outer profile of the tread.', 'wherein2. The tread wear profile tool of claim 1 , wherein the body includes one groove index member for each groove in the tread.3. The tread wear profile tool of claim 1 , wherein a distal end of the at least one groove index member contacts a radially inner portion of the at least one groove.4. The tread wear profile tool of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises two shoulder index members extending distally from the body.5. The tread wear profile tool of claim 4 , wherein one of the two shoulder index members contacts one of the two shoulders claim 4 , and wherein the other of the two shoulder index members contacts the other of the two shoulders.6. The tread wear profile tool ...

Anaerobic Blood Storage and Pathogen Inactivation Method

A method for reducing hemolysis and microparticle formation during storage of pathogen reduced blood. Oxygen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced hemolysis. Oxygen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced microparticles. Oxygen and pathogen reduced blood compositions comprising CPAD and riboflavin having reduced hemolysis. Oxygen and pathogen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced microparticles. 131.-. (canceled)32. A method for blood pathogen reduction of a blood product comprising:removing oxygen from a blood product to prepare an oxygen reduced blood product; 'adding amustaline (S-303) to a final concentration of between 0.1 and 0.5 millimolar (mM);', 'reducing blood pathogens from said blood product comprisingadding glutathione (GSH) to a final concentration of between 2 to 20 mM; andincubating said oxygen reduced blood product comprising said S-303 and GSH under oxygen reduced conditions for up to 9 hours;whereby residual pathogens are reduced between 60 and 100%, said S-303 level is reduced to a non-toxic level, and the level of microparticle formation is reduced compared to a blood product treated with S-303 under non-oxygen reduced conditions.33. The method of claim 32 , further comprising storing said oxygen reduced pathogen reduced blood product under anaerobic conditions.34. The method of claim 32 , further comprising reducing carbon dioxide from said blood product.35. The method of claim 32 , wherein said blood product is whole blood claim 32 , leukoreduced whole blood claim 32 , or packed red blood cells.36. The method of claim 32 , further comprising centrifuging said blood product after said adding S-303.37. The method of claim 36 , further comprising mixing in an additive solution selected from the group consisting of AS-1 claim 36 , AS-3 claim 36 , AS-5 claim 36 , AS-7 claim 36 , SAGGM claim 36 , and PAGGSM.38. Oxygen reduced red blood cell ...

TIRE CONSTRUCTION HAVING A CONTINUOUS BODY PLY TURN UP STRUCTURE

A pneumatic tire construction is provided using one or more folded body ply sheets constructed such that upon formation of the tire, the turn-ups in the sidewalls are looped turn-ups such that there are no free turn-up ends in the sidewalls. 1. A pneumatic tire , comprising:first and second sidewalls each having a bead portion;a circumferential tread area extending between the sidewalls;first and second beads located in the bead portions of the first and second sidewalls, respectively;a first folded body ply sheet including two layers, the folded body ply sheet extending across the tread area, down through each sidewall such that the folded body ply sheet forms two body plies in each sidewall, around each of the beads, then back upward into each sidewall to form first and second looped turn-ups in the first and second sidewalls, respectively, such that there are no free turn-up ends of the first folded body ply sheet in the sidewalls; andfirst and second inserts received in the looped turn-ups in the first and second sidewalls, respectively, such that a minimum loop radius greater than one-half of a thickness of one layer of the folded body ply sheet is maintained.2. The tire of claim 1 , wherein:the body ply sheet is constructed of a body ply skim material having reinforcing cords embedded in the skim material; andthe inserts are formed of the same material as the body ply skim material.3. The tire of claim 1 , wherein:the inserts are at least partially cured prior to placement in the looped turn-ups.4. The tire of claim 1 , wherein:the body ply sheet is constructed of a body ply skim material having reinforcing cords embedded in the skim material; andthe inserts are formed of an elastomeric material different from the skim material.5. The tire of claim 1 , wherein:the inserts have a circular cross-section.6. The tire of claim 1 , wherein:the inserts have a tapered cross-section.7. The tire of claim 1 , wherein:the minimum loop radius is greater than or equal to ...

CONDUCTIVE SPLICING CEMENT

Provided is a conductive cement composition including a carbon black, an elastomer, a curative, an accelerant, and a tackifying resin. Also provided is a tire tread including a conductive cement splice, the conductive cement splice including a conductive cement composition. Also provided is a kit including a conductive cement composition. 1. A conductive cement composition comprising:a carbon black;an elastomer;a curative;an accelerant;a tackifying resin; andone or more of: water, an anionic surfactant, and a nonionic surfactant.2. (canceled)3. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , the carbon black including one or more of: N330 grade carbon black claim 1 , Aquablak® 5106 claim 1 , Aquablak® 6950 claim 1 , and Aquablak® 8361.4. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , the carbon black being present in an amount in wt % between about 25 and about 40.56-. (canceled)7. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , the elastomer being present in an amount in wt % between about 45 and about 60.8. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , the curative including sulfur.9. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , the curative being present in an amount in wt % between about 2.7 and about 3.9.10. (canceled)11. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , the accelerant including MBTS.12. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , the accelerant being present in an amount in wt % between about 0.1 and about 0.5.13. (canceled)14. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , the tackifying resin including Tacolyn™ 5070.15. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , the tackifying resin being present in an amount in wt % between about 3 and about 11.16. The conductive cement composition of claim 1 , further comprising an essential oil claim 1 , the essential oil including one or more of: orange oil claim 1 , lemon oil claim 1 , lime oil claim 1 , grapefruit oil claim 1 , and bergamot oil.17. The conductive cement composition of claim 16 , ...

Methods and Devices for the Enrichment of Immunoglobulin from Blood

In some embodiments, the invention provides a method for extracting at least 55% of immunoglobulin such as IgG present in a biological fluid from the biological fluid, comprising contacting a biological fluid suspected of containing immunoglobulin with a solid support covalently bonded to a ligand that specifically binds to immunoglobulin under conditions sufficient for non-covalent binding of immunoglobulin to the ligand; and contacting the solid support with an elution solution under condition whereby the noncovalently bound immunoglobulin is released from the ligand and into the elution solution, wherein at least 55% of the IgG present in the biological fluid is extracted into the elution solution. In some embodiments, the invention provides a method for enriching immunoglobulin from a biological fluid comprising obtaining an initial biological fluid suspected of containing immunoglobulin and removing non-immunoglobulin components naturally occurring in the initial biological fluid to obtain a non-immunoglobulin componentreduced biological fluid. 1. A method for extracting at least 55% of immunoglobulin , such as IgG , present in a biological fluid from the biological fluid comprising:(a) contacting a biological fluid suspected of containing the immunoglobulin with a solid support covalently bonded to a ligand that specifically binds to the immunoglobulin under conditions sufficient for non-covalent binding of immunoglobulin in the biological fluid to the ligand; and(b) contacting the solid support with an elution solution under condition whereby the non-covalently bound immunoglobulin is released from the ligand and into the elution solution,wherein at least 55% of the immunoglobulin present in the biological fluid is extracted into the elution solution.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising repeating step (a) at least once prior to step (b).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extracted immunoglobulin in the elution solution is purified immunoglobulin.4. The ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING WATER REPELLANTS

Provided herein are compositions, methods, and systems for a material containing metastable carbonate, such as reactive vaterite and water repellant. 1. A composition , comprising activated vaterite and water repellant.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the activated vaterite is at least 10% w/w in the composition.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the water repellant is an organic material or silicon based material.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the organic material is a long chain fatty acid or a salt or ester of the long chain fatty acid.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the organic material is stearate claim 4 , oleate claim 4 , palmitate claim 4 , or combinations thereof.6. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the silicon based material is —Si—O—S— linkage comprising organic group(s).7. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the silicon based material is selected from the group consisting of silane claim 3 , siloxane claim 3 , resin claim 3 , and combinations thereof.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the water repellant is between 0.01-2 wt %.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition after combination with water claim 1 , setting and hardening has a flexural strength between 4-25 MPa.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has water absorption of less than 20 wt %.11. A formed building material claim 1 , comprising aragonite and water repellant.12. The formed building material of claim 11 , wherein the aragonite is between 10-95% w/w in the formed building material.13. The formed building material of claim 11 , wherein the water repellant is an organic material or silicon based material.14. The formed building material of claim 11 , wherein the water repellant is between 0.01-2 wt % in the formed building material.15. The formed building material of claim 11 , wherein the water repellant is bonded with the calcium and/or carbonate of the aragonite and/or encapsulated in the crystal lattice of the ...

REMOVAL OF IMMUNOGLOBULINS AND LEUKOCYTES FROM BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS

Devices, systems, and methods for depleting fluids of immunoglobulins and leukocytes are disclosed. 1. A method for removing immunoglobulins from a biological fluid , the method comprising:{'sup': 2', '2, 'providing a container having immunoglobulin-specific binding media therein, wherein the immunoglobulin-specific binding media are beads, the beads having a surface area of at least about 40 m/g to about 700 m/g; and'}placing the biological fluid in contact with immunoglobulin-specific binding media to obtain immunoglobulin-depleted biological fluid.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the container is rigid.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the container is flexible.4. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising:passing the immunoglobulin-depleted biological fluid through a porous fibrous leukocyte depletion filter to obtain immunoglobulin and leukocyte-depleted biological fluid.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the porous fibrous leukocyte depletion filter is disposed in a housing of a filter device and across a fluid flow path between an inlet and outlet of the housing claim 4 , the porous fibrous leukocyte depletion filter having an upstream surface and a downstream surface claim 4 , the filter device further including a bead-receiving chamber upstream of the filter claim 4 , the method further comprising retaining the beads in the filter device as the biological fluid passes through the filter device.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the beads are porous.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the immunoglobulin-specific binding media is loose within the container.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the immunoglobulin-specific binding media is contained within a pouch within the container.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the container includes a porous element configured to prevent the immunoglobulin-specific binding media from exiting the container.10. The method according to claim 1 , ...

MULTI-CHAMBERED WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR RAPID TIRE INFLATION

A multi-chambered wheel assembly may include a wheel rim and a tire mounted on the wheel rim. The tire and the wheel rim may define an interior chamber. A divider wall may be disposed in the interior chamber. The divider wall may define a fill chamber and a gas cavity. A gas valve may be communicated with the gas cavity. The gas valve may be configured to allow pressurized gas to be introduced into the gas cavity. A fill valve may be communicated with the fill chamber. The fill valve may be configured to allow fill material to be introduced into the fill chamber. 1. A multi-chambered wheel assembly comprising:a wheel rim;a tire mounted on the wheel rim, the tire and the wheel rim defining an interior chamber;a divider wall disposed in the interior chamber, the divider wall defining a fill chamber and a gas cavity;a gas valve communicated with the gas cavity, the gas valve configured to allow pressurized gas to be introduced into the gas cavity; anda fill valve communicated with the fill chamber, the fill valve configured to allow fill material to be introduced into the fill chamber.2. The multi-chambered wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fill chamber is at least partially filled with a non-compressible fill material.3. The multi-chambered wheel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the non-compressible fill material comprises a foam.4. The multi-chambered wheel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the non-compressible fill material comprises water.5. The multi-chambered wheel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the non-compressible fill material comprises solid pellets.6. The multi-chambered wheel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the fill chamber claim 2 , being at least partially filled with the non-compressible fill material claim 2 , includes a maximum fill chamber height that extends beyond the wheel rim in a radial direction such that the wheel assembly may include run-flat capabilities.7. The multi-chambered wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the divider wall comprises an ...

Non-cementitious compositions comprising vaterite and methods thereof

Non-cementitious compositions and products are provided. The compositions of the invention include a carbonate additive comprising vaterite such as reactive vaterite. Additional aspects of the invention include methods of making and using the non-cementitious compositions and products.

Push‑button dispenser for bottles with carbonated beverages

The push‑button dispenser for bottles with carbonated beverages has a head (1) which can be screwed onto a bottle and has a lateral pouring channel (15) and a push‑button (16) on its upper side. A suction tube (10) projects downwards, this tube being intended to extend down as far as the base of the bottle (20) to be fitted with the dispenser. This suction tube opens out at the top into a valve device in the head (1), this valve device having a regulating means (5) which can be moved axially in relation to the bottle (20) and is biased in the closing direction by a spring (3). In order for the regulating means to be opened, pressure is applied to the push‑button (16) from above, and therefore the pressure in the interior of the suction tube (10) is reduced to ambient pressure. This causes liquid to be expelled from the bottle, by way of the internal pressure prevailing in the bottle, out of the lower mouth opening of the suction tube (10) via the pouring channel (15). As a special feature, the suction tube (10) is produced from an elastomeric plastics material and its outer cross section and inner cross section are configured such that, with the internal pressure reduced to ambient pressure, in relation to the increased pressure prevailing from outside, it can have its throughflow cross section narrowed by deformation. This means that, despite the pressure in the bottle gradually decreasing, the amount of liquid which flows out per unit of time is kept more or less constant.

Proofer tray

ABSTRACT A circular cup for a proofer tray having a stepped configuration providing a series of substantially horizontal annular surfaces forming ledges for retaining a dough release agent such as sifted flour or sprayed oil.

Tobacco

Method for sending recorded conference call content

A method and communication device for scheduling a conference call. The method includes receiving, in a first communication device, an invitation message containing at least some conference call scheduling information with respect to a scheduled conference call session; displaying an interface in relation to the invitation message, the interface including an option to send a request for recorded conference call content of the scheduled conference call session; receiving an input selecting the option; and sending a communication to a second communication device including a response to the invitation message and including said request for recorded conference call content. A conference call server is also described for sending recorded conference call content to the communication device.

Synchronizing transmission

Reliable delivery of content to a push-state aware client device

There are provided methods, systems, devices and computer program products for reliable delivery of content packages to a client device. Push delivery of content packages is combined with pull delivery when a push delivery fails. When a client device participates in a push delivery but fails to complete, a recommendation for corrective action may be notified and, following such corrective action, the client device pulls delivery. Respective content listings are maintained by server and client device for reconciliation to prompt pull delivery by the client device.

Method and system for authoring mobile content for delivery to a mobile device

A system and method is provided for delivering content to a wireless device in a content delivery system. The system and method may: provide web services for publishing the content and exporting the content to a content server, the content being in a first format; convert the content from the first format to a second format compatible with the wireless device; and in response to a request for the content, deliver the content to the wireless device.

Circuit for performing S-transform

An improved circuit for performing the S-transform and inverse S-transform on digital images. Data is fed back so that only one stage of adder/subtracters is required. The circuit elements have little idle time, making for efficient VLSI implementation.

Method for sending recorded conference call content

A method and communication device for scheduling a conference call. The method includes receiving, in a first communication device, an invitation message containing at least some conference call scheduling information with respect to a scheduled conference call session; displaying an interface in relation to the invitation message, the interface including an option to send a request for recorded conference call content of the scheduled conference call session; receiving an input selecting the option; and sending a communication to a second communication device including a response to the invitation message and including said request for recorded conference call content. A conference call server is also described for sending recorded conference call content to the communication device.

Clutch

Method and apparatus for inspecting containers

A method and apparatus are provided for inspecting vacuum-packed containers. The invention comprises automatically subjecting each container to be inspected to a predetermined force so as to cause each container to emit a click as a result of relative displacement of the container and its liquid contents, and determining whether the container has adequate vacuum by measuring the time interval between application of the predetermined force and the occurrence of the click. In a modification of the invention the pressure determenation is made by generating a signal having an amplitude that varies according to the intensity of the click.

Linear actuator

Pilot burner apparatus

Abstract of the Disclosure Pilot burner apparatus is provided which has improved flame stability and other characteristics. The pilot burner is com-prised of a hollow body member having a combustible gas inlet nozzle portion at one end connected to a sleeve portion which forms an outlet at the other end. A heat retaining member is disposed within the sleeve portion adjacent the outlet end thereof. Upon short duration combustion disturbances, flame sta-bility is maintained by the burner.

Slurry expolsives with high strength hollow spheres

Cap-sensitive explosives are disclosed which include, as a density reducing agent, small, hollow, dispersed spheres, for example of glass, having a strength such that a maximum of about 10% by volume collapse under a pressure of 500 psi (35 kg/cm<2>). The explosive may be an aqueous slurry explosive, but preferably the explosive is a water-in-oil emulsion explosive comprising a water immiscible liquid organic fuel as a continuous phase, an emulsified aqueous inorganic oxidizer salt solution as a discontinuous phase, an emulsifier, and as a density reducing agent, the above mentioned small, hollow, dispersed spheres. Such explosives are resistant to dead pressing.

Antifoam compositions

ABSTRACT ANTIFOAM COMPOSITIONS An antifoam composition and laundry detergent formulation including it. The antifoam composition comprises a selected alkylaminosilicone, finely divided filler particles and a hydrocarbon carrier oil. Optional ingredients include oil/water surfactants and silicone oils. The alkylaminosilicone reduces the surface tension of the hydrocarbon oil and renders the formulation self-hydrophobing.

Round-trip maintenance of software configuration

A method of software development comprising the steps of determining, through Java reflection API calls, a current software signature for each Java object, from a Java software application comprising Java application code, to be administered by a software development wizard, retrieving from a deployment descriptor a Java object deployment description for each said Java object, and detecting changes in the Java application code, wherein detecting changes includes contrasting the current software signatures and the retrieved Java object deployment descriptions. Exemplary embodiments also include displaying, for user revision through a user interface, representations of the detected changes in the Java application code, wherein user revision includes user confirmation of detected changes, recording user revisions in the deployment descriptor, and conforming the Java application code to the user revisions.

Preparation of a nucleated cell and/or platelet concentrate from a physiological solution

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions regarding the preparation of an cell concentrate, such as, for example, an osteogenic cell concentrate, from a physiological solution, such as bone marrow aspirate, blood, or a mixture thereof. In specific embodiments, the invention provides methods and compositions utilizing two physiological solution-processing techniques, particularly in a point of care environment, wherein centrifugation is not employed.

Preparation of a nucleated cell and/or platelet concentrate from a physiological solution

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions regarding the preparation of an cell concentrate, such as, for example, an osteogenic cell concentrate, from a physiological solution, such as bone marrow aspirate, blood, or a mixture thereof. In specific embodiments, the invention provides methods and compositions utilizing two physiological solution-processing techniques, particularly in a point of care environment, wherein centrifugation is not employed.

Low nox gas burner apparatus and methods

Improved gas burner apparatus and methods of burning fuel gas-air mixtures are provided whereby flue gases having low NOx contents are formed. The burner apparatus includes a refractory burner tile having an air discharge opening therein and a wall surrounding the opening which extends into the furnace space and provides a mixing zone therein. At least one passage is formed in the burner tile which opens into the mixing zone and fuel gas is jetted through the passage whereby flue gases are drawn therethrough and a fuel gas-flue gases mixture is discharged into the mixing zone. The fuel gas-flue gases mixture is swirled in the mixing zone and mixes with air therein, and the resulting mixture is discharged and burned in a primary reaction zone in the furnace space.

Method and system for republishing mobile content

A system and method is provided for republishing content for a wireless device. In the wireless device, this may comprise: receiving a content manifest associated with a new content, the content manifest providing information about the new content; identifying any changes to existing content stored in the device, based on the information in the content manifest; retrieving updates in the new content corresponding to the changes; and storing the updates.

Method of inactivation of viral and bacterial blood contaminants

Viral and bacterial contaminants present in biological solutions are inactivated by mixing one of a novel class of photosensitizer with said solution and irradiating the mixture. Quinoline and quinolone compounds are useful as photosensitizers in this method. With certain photosensitizers a blocking agent may also be employed.

Push button dispenser for bottles with carbonated beverages

The push‑button dispenser for bottles with carbonated beverages has a head (1) which can be screwed onto a bottle and has a lateral pouring channel (15) and a push‑button (16) on its upper side. A suction tube (10) projects downwards, this tube being intended to extend down as far as the base of the bottle (20) to be fitted with the dispenser. This suction tube opens out at the top into a valve device in the head (1), this valve device having a regulating means (5) which can be moved axially in relation to the bottle (20) and is biased in the closing direction by a spring (3). In order for the regulating means to be opened, pressure is applied to the push‑button (16) from above, and therefore the pressure in the interior of the suction tube (10) is reduced to ambient pressure. This causes liquid to be expelled from the bottle, by way of the internal pressure prevailing in the bottle, out of the lower mouth opening of the suction tube (10) via the pouring channel (15). As a special feature, the suction tube (10) is produced from an elastomeric plastics material and its outer cross section and inner cross section are configured such that, with the internal pressure reduced to ambient pressure, in relation to the increased pressure prevailing from outside, it can have its throughflow cross section narrowed by deformation. This means that, despite the pressure in the bottle gradually decreasing, the amount of liquid which flows out per unit of time is kept more or less constant. The push‑button dispenser makes it possible for bottles with carbonated beverages to be, for all practical purposes, completely emptied in an extremely convenient and reliable manner, in the upright or even horizontal position, just at the push of a button.

Pilot burner

Pilot burner apparatus is provided which has improved flame stability and other characteristics. The pilot burner (14) is comprised of a hollow body member (16) having at one end a combustible gas inlet nozzle portion (25) connected to a sleeve portion (20) which forms an outlet (22) at the other end. A heat-retaining member (38) is disposed within the sleeve portion adjacent the outlet end thereof. Upon short duration combustion disturbances, flame stability is maintained by the burner.

Incandescent lamp.

Interconnect for printed board assembly

A printed board includes a base printed board including a trace; an electronic component operably associated with the base printed board; and a dielectric connector build-up extending from the base printed board. The dielectric connector build-up defines a via. The printed board further includes a land attachment site disposed in the via. The land attachment site extends through the dielectric connector build-up and into the base printed board. The land attachment site is electrically coupled with the trace and is configured to be electrically coupled to another printed board by one of an electrically conductive compound and a flowed solder ball.

Method of freezing cells and cell-like materials

A process is provided for freezing, including freeze-drying of cells, cell-membranes or cell-like materials using a cryoprotectant medium which stabilizes the cells or membranes for freezing or freeze-drying and allows for freezing or freeze-drying to be performed at -60° C. or higher.

System and method for centrally distributing mobile content

There are provided methods, systems, devices and computer program products for distributing mobile content, on behalf of mobile content providers, to mobile devices. A central mobile content delivery system and a central mobile content delivery store system are provided. Interfaces permit a mobile content provider to author and publish mobile content in association with subscription data. Content offers may be defined from such data and offered to mobile device user subscribers such as in a catalog system. Content is delivered on behalf of the content providers in accordance with the subscriptions concluded by the store system. Subscriptions may relate to single packages of mobile content or a plurality of packages (e.g. in a series of publications) such as previously or subsequently published mobile content. Subscriptions are provided to the central delivery system to assign and deliver mobile content to devices.

Method of freezing cells and cell-like materials

Synchronizing device for switching gear change gears

Photodynamic inactivation of viral and bacterial blood contaminants with halogenated coumarin and furocoumarin sensitizers

Viral, bacterial and parasitic contaminants in biological compositions are photodynamically inactivated by mixing halogenated coumarin and furocoumarin photosensitizers with the biological composition and irradiating the mixture. The figure depicts the proposed energy diagram of the instant photosensitizers.

Stud welding gun

A system and method for embedding interactive components within mobile content

A system is provided for providing content including one or more interactive components to a wireless device. The system includes a content server configurable to deliver push content to the wireless de-vice, a processor for controlling operation of the server, a communica-tions subsystem coupled to the processor for communicating with a com-munications network, and a memory coupled to the processor. The con-tent server includies one or more modules for providing the content to the wireless device, the one or more modules being configured to cause the content server to: receive a content file including the content and infor-mation about the one or more interactive components, the information about each individual interactive component comprising one or more at-tributes useful in rendering the individual interactive component; process the content file and package the processed content file as a content pack-age for delivery to the wireless device; and send the content package to the wireless device as a push delivery.

Methods for managing adverse events in patients with inflammation

Methods for prevention and reversal of inflammation.

A system and method for embedding interactive components within mobile content

A system is provided for providing content including one or more interactive components to a wireless device. The system includes a content server configurable to deliver push content to the wireless device, a processor for controlling operation of the server, a communications subsystem coupled to the processor for communicating with a communications network, and a memory coupled to the processor. The content server includies one or more modules for providing the content to the wireless device, the one or more modules being configured to cause the content server to: receive a content file including the content and information about the one or more interactive components, the information about each individual interactive component comprising one or more attributes useful in rendering the individual interactive component; process the content file and package the processed content file as a content package for delivery to the wireless device; and send the content package to the wireless device as a push delivery.

Process for the preparation of an antiserum specific to human carcinoembryonic antigen

Process and apparatus for manufacturing connecting rods

An apparatus and method for performing a sequence of machine operations on connecting rod blanks to convert the blanks from an original casting to a finished product includes loading parts at a beginning of a process stream for performing various machining operations on the parts as the parts travel along the process stream. The process stream is defined at least in part by a first path portion extending between opposing work stations (18-18a) for partially machining the parts, and recirculating the partially machined parts along the process stream into a second path portion. The second path portion extends parallel with the first path portion of the process stream in order to provide generally symmetrically opposing machining operations at the opposing work stations along a portion of the process stream. Lift and carry devices (48) engage and move the raw parts and recirculating parts simultaneously between adjacent opposing work stations in step fashion. The raw parts and the recirculating parts are held in predetermined positions at each work stations within nests (76) in cooperation with reciprocal holding devices to maintain the parts within the nests during the machining operations.

Method of reducing concentration of high molecular weight component in mixture of components

A method of reducing the concentration of, e.g., wax, in a liquid admixture with, e.g., crude oil, comprising subjecting the liquid to cavitation such that temperatures, pressures and shear forces are produced in the liquid sufficient to induce cracking of the wax, but insufficient to induce significant decomposition of lower molecular weight components of the crude oil and continuing the method for a time sufficient to lower the concentration of the wax in the crude oil.

Reliable delivery of content to a push-state aware client device

There are provided methods, systems, devices and computer program products for reliable delivery of content packages to a client device. Push delivery of content packages is combined with pull delivery when a push delivery fails. When a client device participates in a push delivery but fails to complete, a recommendation for corrective action may be notified and, following such corrective action, the client device pulls delivery. Respective content listings are maintained by server and client device for reconciliation to prompt pull delivery by the client device.

Methods for managing adverse events in patients with inflammation

Methods for prevention and reversal of inflammation.

Low nox formation burner apparatus and methods

Improved low NOx formation gas burner apparatus and methods of burning fuel are provided. The burner apparatus includes a refractory burner tile having a base portion and a wall portion, the wall portion extending into the furnace, surrounding a central area of the base portion and having exterior sides which are slanted. Means are attached to the burner tile for mixing a portion of the fuel gas with the air and discharging the resulting mixture into a primary burning zone in the furnace from within the space defined by the wall portion of the burner tile. At least one secondary fuel gas nozzle means positioned for discharging the remaining portion of the fuel gas adjacent to an external slanted side of the wall portion whereby the fuel gas mixes with flue gases and air in the furnace and burns in a secondary burning zone therein.

Method of inactivation of viral and bacterial blood contaminants

Viral and bacterial contaminants present in biological solutions are inactivated by mixing one of a novel class of photosensitizer with said solution and irradiating the mixture.

Apparatus for filtering air for a powder spray booth

Abstract of the Disclosure Apparatus for filtering air for a powder spray booth. A fan plenum is fixed in an elevated position and has a lower edge lying in an inclined plane. The filter module has an upper edge lying in an inclined plane and has an elastomeric compressible gasket around its edge. The filter module is mounted on wheels so that it can be rolled into edge-to-edge engagement with the plenum and clamped in that posi-tion.

Push button dispenser with compressed gas capsule for beverage bottles

The push‑button dispenser with compressed‑gas capsule (7) for bottles (2) consists of a head which can be screwed onto the bottle (2) and have a lateral pouring channel (4), a push‑button (15) on its upper side and downwardly projecting suction tube (11). The latter is intended to extend as far as the base of the bottle (2) which is to be fitted with the dispenser, and it opens out at the top into a valve device in the head. This valve device has a regulating means (39) which can be moved axially in relation to the bottle (2) and is biased in the closing direction by a spring (17), and can be opened by manual pressure being applied to the push‑button (15) from above. This reduces pressure in the interior of the suction tube (11) to ambient pressure, as a result of which liquid is expelled from the bottle (2), by way of the internal pressure prevailing in the bottle (2), out of the lower mouth opening of the suction tube (11) via the pouring channel (4). As a special feature, the dispenser is configured as a single‑piece housing (14) with inner housing (37), which contains all the other elements of the dispenser, or bears the same externally, wherein the housing (14) forms, at the side, an open accommodating cylinder (8), with a steel piercing tube (23) installed concentrically therein so as to be directed outwards, for the purpose of accommodating a compressed‑gas capsule (7). A compressed‑gas capsule (7) can be pushed into this accommodating cylinder from beneath until its lead‑sealed piercing closure reaches the tip of the piercing tube (23), and it is retained in this position by static friction. The action of an associated threaded cap (6) being screwed on then causes this compressed‑gas capsule (7) to be pushed further into the accommodating cylinder (8) in the axial direction, in which case the piercing tube (23), which is cut obliquely at the front, pierces, with sealing action, the lead‑sealed piercing closure of the compressed‑gas capsule.

Refrigeration thermostatic control

High speed batch mixer

ABSTRACT A process and an apparatus for batch mixing and bakery dough. A batch of mixed dough is kneaded in an independent developing chamber for rotating the dough on an agitator that rotates about a horizontal axis. The rotating agitator tends to force the dough to the periphery of the chamber. The agitator then urges the dough against the periphery of the developing chamber where a selectively closable dough discharge is located. The dough that passes through the open discharge is engaged between a pair of oppositely rotating spaced rollers that are disposed on the exterior of the chamber, whereby the rotating rollers withdraw developed dough from the chamber. The rotation of the agitator is continued as the rollers withdraw the dough from the chamber.

C-6 ring-substituted pyrido(1,2-a)benzimidazole derivatives useful in treating central nervous system disorders

Isolator

An isolator has a force input component, a force output component, a first shear unit connected between the force input component, and a second shear unit connected between the force output component, wherein the first shear unit and the second shear unit are connected in series with each other along a force path between the force input component and the force output component.

Push‑button dispenser for bottles with carbonated beverages

The push‑button dispenser for bottles with carbonated beverages has a head (1) which can be screwed onto a bottle and has a lateral pouring channel (15) and a push‑button (16) on its upper side. A suction tube (10) projects downwards, this tube being intended to extend down as far as the base of the bottle (20) to be fitted with the dispenser. This suction tube opens out at the top into a valve device in the head (1), this valve device having a regulating means (5) which can be moved axially in relation to the bottle (20) and is biased in the closing direction by a spring (3). In order for the regulating means to be opened, pressure is applied to the push‑button (16) from above, and therefore the pressure in the interior of the suction tube (10) is reduced to ambient pressure. This causes liquid to be expelled from the bottle, by way of the internal pressure prevailing in the bottle, out of the lower mouth opening of the suction tube (10) via the pouring channel (15). As a special feature, the suction tube (10) is produced from an elastomeric plastics material and its outer cross section and inner cross section are configured such that, with the internal pressure reduced to ambient pressure, in relation to the increased pressure prevailing from outside, it can have its throughflow cross section narrowed by deformation. This means that, despite the pressure in the bottle gradually decreasing, the amount of liquid which flows out per unit of time is kept more or less constant. The push‑button dispenser makes it possible for bottles with carbonated beverages to be, for all practical purposes, completely emptied in an extremely convenient and reliable manner, in the upright or even horizontal position, just at the push of a button.

Gimbal bearing system and method

Embodiments relate generally to gimbal bearings for installation of a riser string. Gimbal bearing embodiments comprise a top ring and a bottom ring, with a plurality of high capacity laminate bearings located therebetween, the high capacity laminate bearings comprising at least one of natural rubber and a marker layer. Each high capacity laminate bearing might comprise alternating layers of steel shims and elastomeric elements bonded together via adhesive. Embodiment designs provide for improved gimbal bearing characteristics, which may improve the effective lifespan of such gimbal bearings.

Underwater sampler

A free-fall underwater sampler comprises a pair of jaw members and ballast supporting containers in which the jaw members and containers are operated simultaneously and independently of one another. A safety mechanism is also provided for preventing premature closing of the jaw members and release of the ballast. Other features and advantages are disclosed.

Tire with reinforced tread

A tire includes a circumferential tread constructed of a base material. The circumferential tread has a plurality of bars, each of the plurality of bars having a top surface and a plurality of side surfaces. The circumferential tread further has a plurality of valleys disposed between the plurality of bars. A reinforcement layer covers at least some of the plurality of valleys and an outer layer covers at least a portion of the reinforcement layer.

System and method for enabling a mobile content player to interface with multiple content servers

A system and method is provided for a wireless device for adding a content server as a content source for the wireless device in a push content delivery system having a plurality of content servers configurable for delivering push content to the wireless device. The process operable on the wireless device comprises receiving an invitation from the content server at the wireless device; determining if a mobile content player is to be installed on the wireless device; determining if the invitation is accepted; sending wireless device data to the content server from the wireless device if the invitation is accepted, where the wireless device data is for configuring the content server to push content to the wireless device; and retrieving and installing the mobile content player on the wireless device if the mobile content server is to be installed.

Axle

Pilot burner apparatus

Pilot burner apparatus is provided which has improved flame stability and other characteristics. The pilot burner is comprised of a hollow body member having a combustible gas inlet nozzle portion at one end connected to a sleeve portion which forms an outlet at the other end. A heat retaining member is disposed within the sleeve portion adjacent the outlet end thereof. Upon short duration combustion disturbances, flame stability is maintained by the burner.

Bronchodilating compositions and methods

Bronchodilating compositions and methods are provided. The compositions are intended for administration as a nebulized aerosol. In certain embodiments, the compositions contain formoterol, or a derivative thereof. Methods for treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of bronchoconstrictive disorders using the compositions provided herein are also provided.

Explosives

@ Cap-sensitive explosives are disclosed which include, as a density reducing agent, small, hollow, dispersed spheres, for example of glass, having a strength such that a maximum of about 10% by volume collapse under a pressure of 500 psi (35 kg/cm 2 ). The explosive may be an aqueous slurry explosive, but preferably the explosive is a water-in-oil emulsion explosive comprising a water immiscible liquid organic fuel as a continuous phase, an emulsified aqueous inorganic oxidizer salt solution as a discontinuous phase, an emulsifier, and as a density reducing agent, the above mentioned small, hollow, dispersed spheres. Such explosives are resistant to dead pressing.

Dipyridoimidazolderivatives useful in treating central nervous system disorders

Apparatus and method for inserting an additive liquid into a flowing fluid and discharging the resultant mixture

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSERTING AN ADDITIVE LIQUID INTO A FLOWING FLUID AND DISCHARGING THE RESULTANT MIXTURE ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A dispensing assembly for discharging a flowing fluid into which a desired amount of an additive liquid has been inserted includes a container for the additive liquid which may be removed from a dispenser body. The container is normally positively biased to a closed condition to prevent escape of the additive liquid. Opening of the container is achieved through an interconnection with the dispenser body, opening of the container being effected upon establishment of a predetermined minimum pressure by the flowing fluid in the dispenser body. Additive liquid is forced from the container into the flowing fluid by a metered amount of flowing fluid inserted into the container to cause a flexible pressure member to force the additive liquid from the container. Opening of the container is not achieved until after the pressure member is exerting a force on the additive liquid in order to prevent dilution of the additive liquid by the flowing fluid. Resistance to flow of the additive liquid from the container is minimized, so that the amount of additive liquid inserted into the flowing fluid is determined by metering of the flowing fluid, which is dependent upon the flow rate of the flowing fluid. Thus, a constant proportion of additive liquid is inserted into the flowing fluid and the metering is essentially independent of the characteristics of the additive liquid. All metering passages are easily accessible for cleaning. An alternative rinse path is provided to insure rinsing of the dispenser body before and after opening of the container. An appropriate flow regulating arrangement is utilized to selectively direct the flowing fluid through the alternative rinse path or to a pressure chamber to activate a mechanism for opening of the container. Various modifications, such as a manual control for providing a selection of spray patterns ...

Process and apparatus for manufacturing connecting rods

An apparatus and method for performing a sequence of machine operations on connecting rod blanks to convert the blanks from an original casting to a finished product includes loading parts at a beginning of a process stream for performing various machining operations on the parts as the parts travel along the process stream. The process stream is defined at least in part by a first path portion extending between opposing work stations for partially machining the parts, and recirculating the partially machined parts along the process stream into a second path portion. The second path portion extends parallel with the first path portion of the process stream in order to provide generally symmetrically opposing machining operations at the opposing work stations along a portion of the process stream. Lift and carry devices engage and move the raw parts and recirculating parts simultaneously between adjacent opposing work stations in step fashion. The raw parts and the recirculating parts are held in predetermined positions at each work stations within nests in cooperation with reciprocal holding devices to maintain the parts within the nests during the machining operations.

Blocker synchronizer

Method of freezing cells and cell-like materials

A process is provided for freezing, including freeze-drying of cells, cell-membranes or cell-like materials using a cryoprotectant medium which stabilizes the cells or membranes for freezing or freeze-drying and allows for freezing or freeze-drying to be performed at -60 °C or higher.

Anaerobic blood storage and pathogen inactivation method

A method for reducing hemolysis and microparticle formation during storage of pathogen reduced blood. Oxygen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced hemolysis. Oxygen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced microparticles. Oxygen and pathogen reduced blood compositions comprising CPAD and riboflavin having reduced hemolysis. Oxygen and pathogen reduced blood compositions comprising SAGM and riboflavin having reduced microparticles.

ISOXAZOLINE ALPHA 1a/1d ADRENORECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS

The present invention relates to isoxazolines (I) useful as selective αia/αid adrenoreceptor antagonists for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy and/or lower urinary tract symptoms as well as to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, processes to prepare these compounds, and the use of these compounds as αιa/αid adrenoreceptor modulators in a method of treatment.(I) and a form thereof, wherein L is selected from the group consisting of-CH2-; -CO- and -CONH-; Het is heterocyclyl optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents selected from halo, nitro, oxo, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkyloxy, C1-6 alkyl-CO-, amino, amino mono-substituted with C1-8alkyl, amino di-substituted with C1-6alkyl, amino mono-substituted with ArC1-6alkyl, amino disubstituted with ArC1-6alkyl, Ar, Ar-CO, Ar-oxy, and Ar-SO2; Ar is selected from pyridinyl, phenyl and phenyl substituted with one or more substituents selected from halo, C1-6alkyl, and C1-6alkyloxy; with the proviso that 1-[[,5-dihydro-5-[[4-[2-(1- methylethoxy) phenyl]-1-piperazinyl]methyl]-3-isoxazolyl]methyl]-2-piperidone is not included

A system and method for enabling a mobile content player to interface with multiple content servers

A system and method is provided for a wireless device for adding a content server as a content source for the wireless device in a push content delivery system having a plurality of content servers configurable for delivering push content to the wireless device. The process operable on the wireless device comprises receiving an invitation from the content server at the wireless device; determining if a mobile content player is to be installed on the wireless device; determining if the invitation is accepted; sending wireless device data to the content server from the wireless device if the invitation is accepted, where the wireless device data is for configuring the content server to push content to the wireless device; and retrieving and installing the mobile content player on the wireless device if the mobile content server is to be installed.

Production of plural-phase alloys

Isolator

An isolator has a force input component, a force output component, a first shear unit connected between the force input component, and a second shear unit connected between the force output component, wherein the first shear unit and the second shear unit are connected in series with each other along a force path between the force input component and the force output component.

Method and system for republishing mobile content

A system and method is provided for republishing content for a wireless device. In the wireless device, this may comprise: receiving a content manifest associated with a new content, the content manifest providing information about the new content; identifying any changes to existing content stored in the device, based on the information in the content manifest; retrieving updates in the new content corresponding to the changes; and storing the updates.

C-6 ring-substituted pyrido(1,2-a)benzimidazole derivatives useful in treating central nervous system disorders

Methods for managing adverse events in patients with inflammation

Methods for prevention and reversal of inflammation.

Method, system and apparatus for managing push data transfers

A method, system, and apparatus for managing push data transfers is provided whereby in one implementation at least one push data server is situated on a network between a plurality of content servers and a plurality of computing devices. The push data server is configured to only perform a maximum number of concurrent data transfers of content between the content servers and the plurality of computing devices. The push data server is configured to deem that a particular push data transfer has been completed even if no express acknowledgment of such completion is ever received at the push data server, thereby reducing the likelihood of failure of push data transfers due to a misperception that the maximum number of concurrent data transfers being obtained.