Abstract: Contemplated whole blood separators tubes include a curable composition with a density intermediate to the density of serum and the cell-containing fraction. After centrifugation, the curable composition is located between the serum and the cell-containing fraction and preferably irradiated with UV light to initiate a curing reaction in which the curable composition solidifies to a barrier that is immobilized and resistant to breakdown at freezing temperatures and extended storage.

Abstract: An analytical device has a housing that encloses a multi-substrate chip having a reference marker and a plurality of substrates, wherein the housing is configured such that the reference marker and the substrates are illuminated by respective light sources at different angles. Further contemplated analytical devices include a housing with a cavity in which a multi-substrate chip having a plurality of substrates is at least partially disposed, wherein at least one of the plurality of substrates is coupled to a carrier via a crosslinker that is disposed in a matrix.

Abstract: Methods for using a centrifuge are presented. A vessel containing a sample and a separator substance is placed within a centrifuge. Upon sufficient centrifugation, the sample separates into two or more fractions separated by the separator substance. The centrifuge exposes the separator substance to a sufficient energy to polymerize the separator substance to produce a hardened barrier between the fractions.

Abstract: With a light-emitting diode arrangement (1) having a light-emitting diode chip (2) arranged on a base (3), and colour conversion material (7) surrounding the light-emitting diode chip (2), which material is constituted to convert at least a part of the light emitted by the light-emitting diode chip (2) into light of another wavelength, the colour conversion material (7) is surrounded to the side by a reflector (8), the lateral distance (x) of the light-emitting diode chip (2) to the reflector (8) amounting to at most 0.5 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotatable, reclosable closure (1) comprises a base (2) and a cap (3) which is mounted so as to be twistable about a common axis of rotation (D) relative to the base (2). The base (2) encompasses an outer sleeve (2a) that extends coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is provided with a laterally protruding spout (2b). The cap (3) is fitted with an inner sleeve (3a) that runs coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is disposed inside the outer sleeve (2a). The inner sleeve and outer sleeve (3a, 2a) are designed in a mutually adapted manner such that the closure (1) features a first defined rotary position (R1) in which the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) extending into the spout (2b) is sealed by the inner sleeve (3a) while the closure (1) features a second defined rotary position (R2) in which the inner sleeve (3a) at least partly unblocks the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) towards the spout (2b).

Abstract: A camera portion of a portable consumer device obtains data from a field of view, and at least a portion of the data is used to determine existence of an object in the field of view for which the information is available from a reference source. An indication is then provided to the user that the object is in the field of view. This can all be accomplished by a functionality, such as computer software, that executes on one or both of the device and a distal server. Objects within the field that the system can identify and provide information are deemed “linkable.” Once a user is presented with an indication of which objects around him are linkable, he can then directly point and click on the linkable objects without the “trial-and-error” process of pointing and clicking on non-linkable objects.

Abstract: An integrated desktop analytic device comprises a fluidics station coupled to a confocal microscope detector, and a biochip is moved from the fluidics station to the detector without manual intervention of an operator.

Abstract: A wave energy harvester (100A) includes an element (120A) that converts forward and/or backward of water in a wave (102A, B, C) passing the harvester (100A) into upward and/or downward movement to thereby increase the vertical amplitude of the harvester (100A) relative to the sea floor (104A, B, C). In most preferred aspects, the element (120A) is a hydrofoil that is coupled to the harvester (100A). Further preferred aspects include those in which part of, or the entire harvester (100A) has a neutral buoyancy, and where energy is extracted from the downwards movement of the neutrally buoyant part (100A) after a wave has lifted that part (110A).

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a tea polyphenol composition that has reduced bitterness and astringency while containing catechins with high purity. The present invention provides a tea polyphenol composition, (A) comprising 85% by weight to 95% by weight of catechins, (B) wherein the catechins contains epigallocatechin gallate and gallocatechin gallate at a ratio of 65% by weight to 80% by weight and (C) wherein the ratio given by (epigallocatechin gallate+gallocatechin gallate)/(epicatechin+catechin+epigallocatechin+gallocatechin+epicatechin gallate+catechin gallate) is from 2 to 4.

Abstract: Methods are provided for isolating a nutrient from coffee cherries or for producing a food product that comprises a coffee cherry or portion thereof. It is particularly preferred that coffee cherries will have an extremely low concentration of mycotoxins, including various aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxins, and/or vomitoxin (DON, deoxynivalenol).

Abstract: A container having a flexible wall receives a continuous flow of a biological fluid that includes a target antigen and emits a continuous flow of the biological fluid at least partially depleted from the target antigen. The container further comprises a compartment with magnetic beads coupled to an affinity marker that binds the target antigen, and the target antigen is separated from the biological fluid using a magnetic force and an automatic mechanical force, wherein at least one of the magnetic force and automatic mechanical force is transmitted through the flexible wall.

Abstract: A launcher for a flying cylinder has a elongated guide member to which a base is slidably coupled. In preferred aspects, a pair of resilient elements is coupled at respective first portions to one end of the guide member while respective second portions are coupled to the base. Most preferably, coupling is performed via cutouts in the guide element and the base to permit simple replacement of the resilient elements.

Abstract: A unique high performance digital video recorder having a number of novel features. The recorder's electronics are all on a unitary printed circuit board. The recorder also requires at least one hard disk drive and audio and video input analog signals (from a source such as video camera or broadcast media) as well as a suitable monitor for receiving output audio and video analog signals. A external time code generator (i.e., VITC digital clock) is also required for synchronization. Also required are various manual control devices (i.e., panel controls) for mode selection. The electronics of the preferred embodiment comprise A-to-D and D-to-A converters, a hard disk interface, a JPEG compression encoder/decoder, a multi-port DRAM and DMA subsystem, a microprocessor with RS-232 and RS-422 access ports, various working memory devices and bus interfaces and a 16-bit stereo digital audio subsystem.

Abstract: Human clothing has inner and outer flexible layers that define a space sufficiently large to position a thermal transfer element in any of multiple, non-overlapping positions. The space and the thermal transfer element preferably have cooperating sides of a hook-and-loop attachment. All suitable items of clothing are contemplated, but especially a shirt, jacket or pants that appear to others as a substantially normal garment. Each space has one or more openings, in either the inner or outer layers, and preferably at the shoulders or sides of the torso, or at the pocket areas of pants. The spaces are preferably large, not only relative to the size of a corresponding thermal transfer element, but also to the size of the garment. Thermal transfer elements are preferably disposed in pouches having a thermal insulation on that side, and have only a very thin, thermally transmissive, fabric on the other side.

Abstract: A biochip, a platform which composes the biochip, and a stage which composes the platform. The biochip is for detecting analytes in a test sample. The platform comprises a stage. The stage of the invention includes a carrier.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are contemplated in which senile plaques and/or neurofibrillary tangles are labeled using compounds with improved permeability across the blood brain barrier and improved selective binding to senile plaques and/or neurofibrillary tangles. Contemplated compounds are derivatives of FDDNP or curcumin, which most preferably have improved solubility in aqueous solvents. Labeling is typically performed using a PET detectable label, and especially 11C and 18F.

Abstract: Substantial reduction in aircraft stowage space can be achieved by stacking aircraft using minimal or no folding of parts of the aircraft. This results in reduced complexity and reduced cost compared to other aircraft compact stowage schemes including for example fully folding an aircraft. Landing gear variable height, length, or orientation can be used to orient all or a portion of the aircraft for stowage. Alternately or in combination with such orientation by landing gear, other portions of the aircraft including tilting rotors and tilting nacelles can be oriented to achieve a geometric configuration conducive to compact stowage. In preferred embodiments, aircraft are moved relative to each other so that a portion of one aircraft is offset relative to a corresponding portion of the other. In especially preferred configurations, a portion of the first aircraft will overlap or lie on top of without touching a portion of the second aircraft.

Abstract: Contemplated substituted arylpiperazinyl compounds, and most preferably 18F-Mefway, exhibit desirable in vitro and in vivo binding characteristics to the 5-HT1A receptor. Among other advantageous parameters, contemplated compounds retain high binding affinity, display optimal lipophilicity, and are radiolabeled efficiently with 18F-fluorine in a single step. Still further, contemplated compounds exhibit high target to non-target ratios in receptor-rich regions both in vitro and in vivo, and selected compounds can be effectively and sensitively displaced by serotonin, thus providing a quantitative tool for measuring 5-HT1A receptors and serotonin concentration changes in the living brain.

Abstract: A pair of devices for lifting boxes is disclosed. Each device comprises a handle, lifting surface, lifting plate and a plurality of lifting members in the form of angled teeth. During use, the teeth of each device are inserted into opposite sides of a corrugated box. A user is then able to lift the box using the temporary handles. The teeth are angled relative to a bottom edge of the lifting plates allowing a user's wrist to maintain a proper position to lift boxes over the user's head. During non-use the pair of devices they are connected with magnets such that the teeth of each lifting plate are received by corresponding openings in the other lifting plate. Each tooth may also include an extension portion for accommodating portions of a box thereby increasing the surface area of contact between the teeth and the box.