Abstract: A method of evaporation comprises cooling a prime mover using a coolant. The cooling comprising pumping the coolant from the prime mover through a heat exchanger and back to the prime mover in a cooling circuit. A process fluid is circulated in an evaporator loop comprising the heat exchanger and a flash tank, the process fluid being circulated from the flash tank, through the heat exchanger and to a flash nozzle positioned in the flash tank. A pressure of the process fluid is reduced across the flash nozzle from a first pressure upstream of the flash nozzle to a second pressure in the flash tank, wherein heat from the coolant provides sufficient thermal energy to the process fluid in the heat exchanger so that a percentage of the process fluid changes phase from liquid to steam when the pressure of the process fluid is reduced across the flash nozzle. Steam is ejected from the flash tank to separate the steam from the process fluid.

Abstract: Techniques for providing and operating a database system are disclosed. The techniques can include providing client software for installation at each of a plurality of disparate database systems; receiving, by a computer server, indexes provided by the client software; merging, by the computer server, data from the indexes to produce a master index; identifying patients that have upcoming appointments or recent changes to their clinical facts; for each of the identified patients, building in transient electronic memory a respective representation of encoded clinical facts from multiple of the plurality of geographically disparate database computer systems using the master index; comparing each respective representation of encoded clinical facts to each of a plurality of clinical event templates to detect at least one match; and for at least one match, providing a notification to a care provider of a respective patient.

Abstract: A refrigerant bunker comprises a refrigerant covering comprising a first thermally insulating material configured to enclose a solid refrigerant and an outer container comprising a container body and a container cover. The container body comprising an outer surface, an inner surface defining a partially enclosed space configured to accept the solid refrigerant and an opening for accessing the partially enclosed space. The container cover is configured for covering the container opening. The container body comprises a second thermally insulating material. A plurality of spacers protrude from the inner surface of the outer container in the partially enclosed space. The plurality of spacers are positioned to have gas fillable gaps between the spacers. Coolers employing the refrigerant bunker are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of evaporation comprises cooling a prime mover using a coolant. The cooling comprising pumping the coolant from the prime mover through a heat exchanger and back to the prime mover in a cooling circuit. A process fluid is circulated in an evaporator loop comprising the heat exchanger and a flash tank, the process fluid being circulated from the flash tank, through the heat exchanger and to a flash nozzle positioned in the flash tank. A pressure of the process fluid is reduced across the flash nozzle from a first pressure upstream of the flash nozzle to a second pressure in the flash tank, wherein heat from the coolant provides sufficient thermal energy to the process fluid in the heat exchanger so that a percentage of the process fluid changes phase from liquid to steam when the pressure of the process fluid is reduced across the flash nozzle. Steam is ejected from the flash tank to separate the steam from the process fluid.

Abstract: A system for maintaining thermal separation between first and second adjacent rooms or spaces. The system includes a vestibule with at least a first compartment, and other embodiments may include two or more compartments, such that the vestibule provides a passageway between the first and second rooms. At least one blower draws air from the first room through an air intake, and back into the first room through an exhaust. The system further includes an exhaust port from the first compartment in fluid communication with the exhaust, to exhaust air from the first compartment into the first room. During operation, a vacuum is formed within the first compartment that provides thermal separation between the first and second adjacent rooms.

Abstract: A system is described herein for evacuating gas as it is leaking from a patient's airway. The system comprises a gas evacuation flowpath configured for collecting a gas flow escaping from the patient when inserted into the patient's airway. A vacuum source is connected to the gas evacuation flowpath. Devices that may be employed as part of the system and a method for evacuating gas from a patient are also described.

Abstract: A system for maintaining thermal separation between first and second adjacent rooms or spaces. The system includes a vestibule with at least a first compartment, and other embodiments may include two or more compartments, such that the vestibule provides a passageway between the first and second rooms. At least one blower draws air from the first room through an air intake, and back into the first room through an exhaust. The system further includes an exhaust port from the first compartment in fluid communication with the exhaust, to exhaust air from the first compartment into the first room. During operation, a vacuum is formed within the first compartment that provides thermal separation between the first and second adjacent rooms.

Abstract: A system is described herein for evacuating gas as it is leaking from a patient's airway. The system comprises a gas evacuation flowpath configured for collecting a gas flow escaping from the patient when inserted into the patient's airway. A vacuum source is connected to the gas evacuation flowpath. Devices that may be employed as part of the system and a method for evacuating gas from a patient are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems, devices, and computing-implemented methods for dynamically generating, at a website server, a webpage based on client device information received from the client device and transmitting the webpage to the client device. A dynamic content slot in the webpage can be filled, by the website server, based on receiving a request from the client device, and dynamic content can be obtained and transmitted to the client device. Dynamic content slots can be filled, at least in part, based on client device information and a first client device can receive different dynamic content than a second client device. Thus, the website server can control the dynamic content that appears on the website and, by sending the dynamic content via the website server, browsers of the client devices can identify the dynamic content as actual website content of the webpage.

Abstract: A refrigerant bunker comprises a refrigerant covering comprising a first thermally insulating material configured to enclose a solid refrigerant and an outer container comprising a container body and a container cover. The container body comprising an outer surface, an inner surface defining a partially enclosed space configured to accept the solid refrigerant and an opening for accessing the partially enclosed space. The container cover is configured for covering the container opening. The container body comprises a second thermally insulating material. A plurality of spacers protrude from the inner surface of the outer container in the partially enclosed space. The plurality of spacers are positioned to have gas fillable gaps between the spacers. Coolers employing the refrigerant bunker are also disclosed.

Abstract: A trailer overhead door system for a truck or trailer having a door opening. The trailer overhead door system having a trailer door for enclosing the door opening and a counterbalance system for counterbalancing the trailer door. The counterbalance system including a lifting cable and a return pulley for guiding the lifting cable. The lifting cable attaching between a door top rail, around the return pulley, and back to the counterbalance system.

Abstract: A refrigerated bunker comprising a body defining an enclosed space for holding dry ice; at least one ventilation port defined through an outside wall of the body, the ventilation port configured for venting gaseous carbon dioxide from the enclosed space as the dry ice sublimates; and a port controller configured for selectively interrupting the ventilation port.

Abstract: A trailer overhead door system for a truck or trailer having a door opening. The trailer overhead door system having a trailer door for enclosing the door opening and a counterbalance system for counterbalancing the trailer door. The counterbalance system including a lifting cable and a return pulley for guiding the lifting cable. The lifting cable attaching between a door top rail, around the return pulley, and back to the counterbalance system.

Abstract: A system for allowing a loading dock door to release from a track upon being struck by a fork lift or other sufficiently strong force. The system employs a unique track profile with one or more sidewalls that have an angled sidewall profile to allow a release assembly to move out of the track. The release assembly includes a biasing mechanism that allows the assembly to flex and ride out of the track when the door is impacted.

Abstract: A method for adjusting pressure at an inlet of a blast freezer. The method includes positioning an airfoil proximate to the inlet, the inlet having a perimeter. The airfoil includes a strip of material having a length and being attached to the freezer along at least one side of the inlet, the strip of material being spaced from the perimeter of the inlet by an offset distance. The offset distance at any location along the length of the strip of material is the closest distance between the strip of material and the perimeter at that location. The offset distance varies substantially along at least a portion of the strip of material. Cold air is flowed in the blast freezer past the inlet and over the airfoil so that the flow of air past the inlet is disrupted and creates a resultant adjustment to the air pressure at the inlet.

Abstract: A system for allowing a loading dock door to release from a track upon being struck by a fork lift or other sufficiently strong force. The system employs a unique track profile with one or more sidewalls that have an angled sidewall profile to allow a release assembly to move up the sidewall and out of the tracks, and a tensioned or spring loaded release assembly that allows the assembly to flex enough to ride up the sidewall and out of the tracks when the door is impacted.

Abstract: A method for interpreting a color in a photographic digital image is disclosed. The method includes receiving a photographic digital image comprising a color portion proximate to a color scale. Different spatial positions on the color scale correspond to different known outcome values. The position of the color portion in the digital image is located and a digital color value for the color portion is determined. Digital scale color values at different positions on the color scale are determined. The digital color value is compared to one or more digital scale color values to determine a digital reference color value that approximates the digital color value of the color portion. A position of the digital reference color value on the color scale is determined. An outcome value is then determined based on the position of the digital reference color value.

Abstract: A system for allowing a loading dock door to release from guide tracks. The dock door includes wheel-and-axle assemblies which are mounted to the door and which include wheels biased towards a position in the tracks. At least one of the tracks has a cross sectional profile which enables the wheels disposed in the one of the tracks to move out of the one of the tracks when the door is struck with sufficient force.

Abstract: A system is described herein for evacuating gas as it is leaking from a patient's airway. The system comprises a gas evacuation flowpath configured for collecting a gas flow escaping from the patient when inserted into the patient's airway. A vacuum source is connected to the gas evacuation flowpath. Devices that may be employed as part of the system and a method for evacuating gas from a patient are also described.

Abstract: A system for allowing a loading dock door to release from a track upon being struck by a fork lift or other sufficiently strong force. The system employs a unique track profile with one or more sidewalls that have an angled sidewall profile to allow the wheel assembly to move up the sidewall and out of the tracks, and a tensioned or spring loaded wheel assembly that allows the assembly to flex enough to ride up the sidewall and out of the tracks when the door is impacted.