Abstract: A multi-component test strip for analyzing a plurality of blood components in a single blood sample. The test strip comprises a porous medium having a sample receiving region, and two or more sample analysis regions. The sample receiving region is fluidically in series with the two or more sample analysis regions, and the two or more sample analysis regions are fluidically in parallel with each other. The two or more sample analysis regions contain indicating reagents specific to two or more specific blood components. Also disclosed is a system using the test strip for blood characterization, and a method of blood characterization and analysis.

Abstract: An apparatus measuring the temperature and/or pressure of an exhaust gas plume from a supersonic military jet engine. The apparatus includes a rotatable airfoil having one or more sensors that are impinged by the exhaust gas flow path prior to the exhaust gas flowing over the airfoil. At least one base is attached and adapted to be mounted to a supporting surface for locating the airfoil rearward of the exhaust gas plume.

Abstract: A multi-component test strip for analyzing a plurality of blood components in a single blood sample. The test strip comprises a porous medium having a sample receiving region, and two or more sample analysis regions. The sample receiving region is fluidically in series with the two or more sample analysis regions, and the two or more sample analysis regions are fluidically in parallel with each other. The two or more sample analysis regions contain indicating reagents specific to two or more specific blood components. Also disclosed is a system using the test strip for blood characterization, and a method of blood characterization and analysis.

Abstract: A metal volatilization process is described in which metal oxide pieces in a reaction chamber are reduced to form reduced metal and at least a portion of that metal is volatilized and used for coating a variety of substrates, including those which are susceptible to heat damage. The metal oxides formed must have curved surfaces which maintain a non-zero contact angle with their support during reduction. Preferably the reduction phase is preceded by an oxidation phase which is conducted in the same chamber, and uses as the starting materials oxidizable metal pieces which also are curved to maintain a non-zero contact angle with the support, so that general curved shapes will be maintained throughout the oxidation and reduction phases of the process. Vacuum is unnecessary, and the process can be operated at ambient pressures.

Abstract: An in vivo NMR imaging method comprising administering to a human patient an NMR contrast agent comprising a specific affinity organic substituent complexed with a paramagnetic substance and subjecting the patient to NMR imaging.

Abstract: A cantilevered article carrier assembly for attachment to the underside of the seat of a cycle, particularly a bicycle. A fabric bag is secured to one end of a support arm. A bracket is mounted to the underside of the bicycle seat, and the support arm projects through a slot in the bracket so that the other, free end thereof rests in engagement with the underside of the bicycle seat. A Velcro strap is provided on the bag to secure the bag to the bicycle seat support to tension the support arm about the bracket and to prevent the support arm from sliding out of the bracket. The bag includes a plastic insert which is folded about a perforated hinge into the desired shape to maintain the shape of the bag. The bag may be quickly removed from the bicycle by release of the Velcro strap.

Abstract: Several strips of resistive material are deposited on a top surface of a dielectric substrate having an opposite bottom surface substantially covered by a conducting material. A strip of conducting material is also deposited on the top substrate surface in electrical contact with the strips of resistive material. At least one of the strips of resistive material is electrically connected to the conducting material on the bottom substrate surface.