Abstract: A cyclone filter includes a body including a cylindrical surface extending between a first end and a second end, and defining a cavity of the cyclone filter. An air inlet is formed through the cylindrical surface and is configured to receive airflow from a laundry cabinet and to direct the airflow along the cylindrical surface within the cavity. A vortex diverter extends within the cavity from the second end and is configured to interrupt airflow as it passes within the cavity between the diverter and the cylindrical surface to separate particulates from the airflow. A particulate outlet formed through the cylindrical surface and axially spaced from the air inlet is configured to direct particulates separated from the airflow toward a particulate receptacle.

Abstract: A blade for a ceiling fan can include a blade body made from a pulp material. The pulp material can be a unit of pulp in the shape of the blade body. The unit of pulp can be compressed, thermoformed, or stamped. The blade body can be a single or multiple pieces, like an upper and lower half. A skeleton can be located between the upper and lower halves. A coating can be applied to the blade body to reduce friction and/or for waterproofing.

Abstract: A blade for a ceiling fan can include a first half and a second half formed from a pulp material. The first half is attachable to the second half to form the blade. Additionally, a blade can include a skeleton with an over molding made from a pulp forming the blade. Furthermore, a blade can be formed using a blade base with a pulp topper added to the blade to form an aerodynamic shape for the blade.

Abstract: A deflecting guide catheter for use in minimally invasive medical procedures such as the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation by reshaping the mitral valve annulus using one or more plications of annular or adjacent tissue each fixed by a retainer is described. The catheter includes an elongated tubular portion having various durometers along its length and at least one puller wire attached to an anchor band near the distal end. The deflecting guide catheter is used to provide a means for guiding a plication device or other medical instrument into a desired position within the vasculature or heart chambers of a patient.

Abstract: A deflecting guide catheter for use in minimally invasive medical procedures such as the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation by reshaping the mitral valve annulus using one or more plications of annular or adjacent tissue each fixed by a retainer is described. The catheter includes an elongated tubular portion having various durometers along its length and at least one puller wire attached to an anchor band near the distal end. The deflecting guide catheter is used to provide a means for guiding a plication device or other medical instrument into a desired position within the vasculature or heart chambers of a patient.

Abstract: A reagent container for use in an automatic fluidic system, the automatic fluidic system, and a method for transferring reagent to the automatic fluidic system are provided. The reagent container includes a portable reservoir configured to hold a discrete volume of a reagent therein. The reagent container further includes a needleless valve removably secured to the portable reservoir. The needleless valve has a valve housing, a valve portion, and a cap member. The valve housing has first and second interior regions and a first opening disposed between the first and second interior regions. The second interior region fluidly communicates with an interior region of the portable reservoir. The valve portion has a closed operational position for preventing reagent flow through the first opening from the portable reservoir. The valve portion has an open operational position for allowing reagent flow through the first opening from the portable reservoir.

Abstract: A device and a method for maintaining a plurality of beads in suspension in a fluid are provided. The device includes a container having a chamber in fluid communication with an inlet and an outlet. The chamber is configured to hold the plurality of beads and the fluid therein. Each bead of the plurality of beads has at least one antibody disposed thereon. The inlet is configured to route at least one antigen into the chamber. The outlet is configured to route the plurality of beads out of the chamber. The device further includes a mounting member configured to secure the container thereon. The device further includes a voice coil actuator operably coupled to the mounting member and to a base member.