Abstract: Provided is a Fluorescent Air Leakage Detection (FALD) system and method for locating a defect in an enclosure that uses a nontoxic fluorescent solution as a marker. The solution is aerosolized with an atomizing device and guided to defects by a gas pressure modifying device. Defects are visually located by surveying the enclosure with an ultraviolet or visible light source and identifying a location where accumulated solution fluoresces.

Abstract: Provided is a Fluorescent Air Leakage Detection (FALD) system and method for locating a defect in an enclosure that uses a nontoxic fluorescent solution as a marker. The solution is aerosolized with an atomizing device and guided to defects by a gas pressure modifying device. Defects are visually located by surveying the enclosure with an ultraviolet or visible light source and identifying a location where accumulated solution fluoresces.

Abstract: A support arrangement for a hair styling salon has a stanchion for forming a substantially central support member for an annular rim member. The annular rim member has notches along its periphery for accommodating respective skeins of braiding/weaving hair. Each notch is dimensioned to grasp a respective skein of braiding/weaving hair. A radial support arrangement configured as spokes that extend radially from the stanchion supports the annular rim member rotatably and removably on the stanchion. A tray is concentrically disposed with respect to the annular rim member and is vertically adjustably supported on the stanchion. The tray supports beauty products and implements, such as needles and thread, that are used during the braiding/weaving process. An elastomeric portion is annularly configured and arranged to overlie the annular rim, and has a plurality of slit-like notches that grasp resiliently and securely respective skeins of braiding/weaving hair.

Abstract: A support arrangement for a hair styling salon has a stanchion for forming a substantially central support member for an annular rim member. The annular rim member has a plurality of notches along its periphery for accommodating respective skeins of braiding/weaving hair. Each notch is dimensioned to achieve a snug grasp of the respective skein of braiding/weaving hair. A radial support arrangement configured as spokes that extend radially from the stanchion supports the annular rim member rotatably and removably on the stanchion. A tray is concentrically disposed with respect to the annular rim member and is vertically adjustably supported on the stanchion. The tray supports beauty products and implements, such as needles and thread, that are used during the braiding/weaving process. An elastomeric portion is annularly configured and arranged to overlie the annular rim, and has a plurality of slit-like notches that grasp resiliently and securely respective skeins of braiding/weaving hair.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for repositioning micronutrients, especially calcium, in a food product, such as a nutritional bar, to minimize hardness and extend shelf-life. The methods and compositions of the present invention include applying a layer of a micronutrient, especially calcium, fortified matrix to a food bar core. The matrix is a low moisture confectionary layer or coating, preferably a chocolate or caramel layer or coating having calcium, or other micronutrient, solubilized therein. The resultant food product advantageously contains a substantial amount of essential micronutrients without adversely effecting organolpetic qualities such as texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of purifying native, intact fibrinogen from a liquid sample containing contaminants having molecular weights higher and/or lower than that of the fibrinogen. The method comprises subjecting the sample to filtration using one or more filters having a molecular weight cut-off such that the native, intact fibrinogen is separated from the contaminants.