Abstract: A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A system for and method of cleaning polymeric and ceramic microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes in hollow fiber, flat sheet, and tubular membrane units is provided. The method includes using a reducing agent, specifically ascorbic acid, based formulation. The method also includes certain protocols useful in conducting such cleanings. The system includes features for facilitating the method of the present invention.

Abstract: A system for and method of cleaning polymeric and ceramic microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes in hollow fiber, flat sheet, and tubular membrane units is provided. The method includes using a reducing agent, specifically ascorbic acid, based formulation. The method also includes certain protocols useful in conducting such cleanings. The system includes features for facilitating the method of the present invention.

Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.

Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.

Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.

Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.

Abstract: Methods of inducing or increasing lipid and protein production in microalgae are disclosed. Methods of enhancing microalgae biomass are also disclosed. The methods may comprise inoculating a culture media with microalgae and propagating the microalgae under heterotrophic growth conditions. The heterotrophic growth conditions may comprise inhibiting exposure of the inoculated culture media to light. The methods may further comprise delivering oxygen into the inoculated culture media. Additionally, lipids, proteins, and other cellular components may be isolated and purified from microalgae cultivated under the disclosed methods.

Abstract: An approach is provided for automated medical analysis. A request is received over a data network from a physician to schedule a urodynamic study on a patient as part of a managed service. The request is stored in a repository configured to store a plurality of requests corresponding to a plurality of physicians. A technician is scheduled, based on the requests, to perform the urodynamic study at a location of the physician. Information collected by the technician during the urodynamic study is stored in the repository to a patient profile.

Abstract: A shield appliance including a shield support strap structure that fits over the lower end of a female user, and a non-porous, elastic shield member, detachably carried by the support strap member, detachably carried by the support strap structure, and positioned over the perineal area of the female use to protect against vaginal contact, and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, during cunnilingus.

Abstract: A portable, folding ironing board including a case section and a hingedly attached nose section which nests in a side of the case section when the folding ironing board is transported, and the case section has an interior storage compartment for ironing accessories, such as an iron and ironing board cover.

Abstract: A telephone headset is connected to a telephone line through a interface module having programmable signal conditioning characteristics. The interface module is universal in that it can be programmed for use with many different headset or handset units. The interface module is automatically programmed through a multi-pin connector carried on the headset or handset connecting cable. The pin arrangement in the connector when plugged into a mating receptacle connector of the interface module produces binary input signals which can be decoded into programming signals for the signal conditioning circuit in the module.

Abstract: Insect larvae of a variety of types are raised successfully on a feed containing a variety of nutrient ingredients admixed with a small amount of soybean solids as a gelling agent and nutrient. The soybean solids are present in the amount of 5-20% by weight of the final gel composition. The nutrient composition may also be provided as a solid mixture which is formed into a gel on addition of water, the soybean solids being present in the desired proportion in the final gel composition.

Abstract: A miniaturized headset for two-way voice communication is supported and positioned by the notch in the concha portion of a wearer's ear. The headset is reversible and may be worn on either the left or right ear. The earpiece includes sound output ports located therein to provide for alignment of a port with the auditory canal of either of the headset wearer's ears. The earpiece is disposed within the concha of the wearer's ear and outside the auditory canal.

Abstract: The sharpening stone is readily attachable in a chuck of an electrically powered sabre or jig saw. The sharpening stone is secured to a metal device (shaped to fit the saw chuck) by adhesive bonding or molded into the stone. The sharpener is especially effective for sharpening hand tools including power rotary lawn mower blades.

Abstract: A new voice tube assembly for post-auricle headsets is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, first and second curved, rigid tubular sections are employed to connect a flexible main voice tube section with the top of a post-auricle capsule containing a microphone and a receiver. The curved, rigid tubing sections are rotatable to maximize positional flexibility. In a second aspect of the invention, a shaping wire is included throughout a substantial portion of the length of the main voice tube section. The shaping wire is employed in order to permit the use of thinner and lighter material for the main voice tube section, and to facilitate shaping of the main voice tube section to the geometry of the wearer's face and locating of the open end of the main voice tube section adjacent the wearer's mouth.

Abstract: An apparatus for encapsulating additives in resealed erythrocytes using dialysis is disclosed. A specimen holder, provided with vertical rotation means, is immersed in a dialyzing solution. Means are also provided for: agitation, cooling, heating, temperature control and measurement of the dialyzing solution.

Abstract: A process for encapsulating additives in resealed erythrocytes from the blood of certain mammals. The invention provides a method of preparing material in substantial quantities, to be employed as vaccine which, when reinjected into these mammals, provides a systemic protection against bloodsucking insects or other parasites.

Abstract: A miniaturized headset of the post-auricle type is disclosed. The headset microphone may be located in the capsule, or at the end of a swivelable boom near the wearer's mouth. In either case, the headset capsule is contoured to fit over the mastoid process of the skull, in order to provide better weight distribution, comfort and stability. The headset capsule is further contoured by providing a front-to-back concavity in the upper portions of the capsule's sides, so as to generally conform to the curvature of the wearer's head.