Abstract: A method of preparing a sample for cytometry detection of viable biological contaminants includes obtaining a non-aqueous sample, obtaining a suitable solvent, and filtering the suitable solvent creating a filtered solvent. The non-aqueous sample is combined with the filtered solvent creating a mixture for cytometry testing.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are described to dry solid objects being manufactured in a chain of steps. The apparatus contains a cartridge to hold the objects, a chamber to house the cartridge, nozzle sections to spray drying agents on the objects, and a vacuum section to remove the drying agent and the released solvent. The apparatus also contains an optical radiation source such as an IR lamp for heating the objects, which can be used in conjunction with the vacuum section for removing solvent and drying steps. The cartridge or the nozzles can be swayed changing the orientation of the objects and the nozzles. The spraying step and evacuating steps can be repeated as needed.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A system and method is provided for marketing and selling mortgage servicing rights (MSR). The method includes setting a contract price for the sale of MSR that are to be originated in the future. A buyer and a seller enter into a purchase and sale agreement in which the buyer commits to purchase the MSR for loans to be originated in the future, and the seller agrees to sell the MSR on those loans at a fixed point in time (MSR sale date). The price for each MSR is determined at the time of the sale based upon an agreed to pricing grid that contains price adjustments for differences between loan interest rates and par interest rates on the MSR sale date.

Abstract: Satellite hemispheric and global coverage with a minimum number of satellites includes a three-satellite elliptic orbit constellation covering the entire Northern (or Southern) Hemisphere and a four-satellite constellation giving continuous global coverage.