Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing a composition comprising crystalline biomolecules, for example, crystalline antibodies. In exemplary embodiments, the method comprises forming a fluidized bed of crystalline biomolecules using, for example, a counter-flow centrifuge to exchange buffer and/or to concentrate the crystalline biomolecules in a solution. Also provided are methods of detecting crystalline biomolecules and/or amorphous biomolecules in a sample.

Abstract: An automatic compression release mechanism for an internal combustion engine wherein first and second opposed cantilevered ends of a centrally supported flexible plate forms two independently operating valves to respectively control serially connected inlet and outlet ports of a valve chamber forming a part of a compression release passageway connecting the combustion chamber of the engine with a zone of lower pressure such as the cylinder sidewall exhaust port of a two-cycle engine. The valves are each one-way check valves operating oppositely to one another. The valve controlling the outlet port is normally biased to an open position and remains open when the engine is turned over at the relatively slow cranking speeds normally used to start the engine, relieving somewhat engine compression, thereby facilitating the starting of the engine.