Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for confidentially producing shipment orders for clinical trials. The method includes receiving a plurality of supply orders associated with one or more clinical trials and determining a clinical trial study, a site location, and a treatment type. A first plurality of supply orders are assigned to a packaging site based on the site location. The method further includes, associating a first sub-group of the first plurality of supply orders with a first assembly procedure, associating a second sub-group of the plurality of supply orders with a second assembly procedure, and assigning, randomly, the plurality of kit identifiers to the first sub-group and the second subgroup, thereby creating a plurality of blinded kits. The method further includes confidentially producing shipment orders for the first plurality of clinical trials based on the plurality of blinded kits.

Abstract: A bone void filler preparation system that includes a processing vessel, a processing cover, a bone void filler preparation container and tubing. The processing vessel has a recess formed therein. The processing vessel is adapted to receive bone marrow aspirate. The processing cover includes an outer wall, a central wall member and a connection port. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge. The central wall member extends inwardly from the outer wall intermediate the upper and lower edges of the processing cover. The central wall member has an aperture formed therein. The central wall member has a downwardly directed portion that defines an air-retaining region. The air-retaining region is closer to the outer wall upper edge than the aperture. The connection port is operably connected to the aperture. The processing cover is movable in the processing cover recess. The bone void filler preparation container has an inlet portion and an outlet port.

Abstract: A method of balancing a wheel assembly comprising providing a wheel balancer having a shaft extending from a chassis, a protective hood, and a selectively extendable lift, the protective hood movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; supporting the wheel assembly via the lift; extending the lift such that the wheel assembly is lifted until a bore of the wheel assembly is aligned with the shaft; securing the wheel assembly to the shaft; moving the protective hood to the engaged position; automatically lowering the lift such that the lift does not contact the wheel assembly; and initiating a balance cycle wherein the wheel assembly is rotated about the shaft.

Abstract: A tire changing machine includes a frame, a rotatable turntable for holding a wheel assembly, a bead breaker assembly engaging the wheel assembly, and a lifting assembly movably attached to the frame. The lifting assembly comprises a lift, a support platform connected to the lift, and a roller assembly movably linked to the support platform. The machine facilitates efficient tire changing operations by providing a stable platform for wheel manipulation and lifting mechanisms for easy access to the wheel assembly, enhancing the overall tire changing process.

Abstract: A lifting system operably associable with a tire changing machine having a rotatable wheel holder and an arm, the arm having an implement disposed at a distal end thereof. The lifting system comprising first and second selectively extendable actuators configured for placement below the rotatable wheel holder of the tire changing machine and a controller communicatively coupled to the first and second actuators. When the lifting system is operably associated with the tire changing machine having a wheel mounted to the rotatable wheel holder and a tire disposed about the wheel, the controller is configured to extend the first actuator such that at least a portion of the tire is lifted relative to the wheel and the implement of the tire changing machine engages at least a portion of the tire.

Abstract: A dampening system for a tire-bead loosener may have a lever in communication with an operation valve, the operation valve configured to channel a supply flow having a supply flow pressure through a first line into a first port of a cylinder and an exhaust flow having an exhaust flow pressure through a second line out of a second port of the cylinder. A pressure line connecting the first line to the second line may include a preset pressure relief valve, a pressure regulator, and a check valve. A bypass flow of the supply flow may move through the pressure line and achieve a damped pressure, thereby channeling through the second line and into the second port of the cylinder. The supply flow pressure in the first port of the cylinder may be cushioned against the exhaust flow pressure and the damped pressure in the second port of the cylinder.

Abstract: A device for drying and/or styling hair is disclosed. The device uses conduction and convection to heat the user's hair either to dry wet or damp hair or to style the user's hair. The device has a body portion having a fan and a heater for generating a heated air stream. The heated air stream flows into a head portion that has a base portion and a heat exchanger. Heat from the air heats up the heat exchanger which in turn heats up the base portion. During use, the user's hair contacts an outer surface of the base portion and is heated by conduction. Vent holes are also provided in the base portion so that the heated air can also heat the user's hair by convection.

Abstract: A bone void filler preparation system that includes a processing vessel, a processing piston, a bone void filler preparation container and tubing. The processing vessel has a recess formed therein. The processing vessel is adapted to receive bone marrow aspirate. The processing piston includes an outer wall, a central wall member and a connection port. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge. The central wall member extends inwardly from the outer wall intermediate the upper and lower edges of the processing piston. The central wall member has an aperture formed therein. The central wall member has a downwardly directed portion that defines an air-retaining region. The air-retaining region is closer to the outer wall upper edge than the aperture. The connection port is operably connected to the aperture. The processing piston is movable in the processing vessel recess. The bone void filler preparation container has an inlet portion and an outlet port.

Abstract: A bone void filler preparation system that includes a processing vessel, a processing cover, a bone void filler preparation container and tubing. The processing vessel has a recess formed therein. The processing vessel is adapted to receive bone marrow aspirate. The processing cover includes an outer wall, a central wall member and a connection port. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge. The central wall member extends inwardly from the outer wall intermediate the upper and lower edges of the processing cover. The central wall member has an aperture formed therein. The central wall member has a downwardly directed portion that defines an air-retaining region. The air-retaining region is closer to the outer wall upper edge than the aperture. The connection port is operably connected to the aperture. The processing cover is movable in the processing cover recess. The bone void filler preparation container has an inlet portion and an outlet port.

Abstract: A dampening system for a tire-bead loosener may have a lever in communication with an operation valve, the operation valve configured to channel a supply flow having a supply flow pressure through a first line into a first port of a cylinder and an exhaust flow having an exhaust flow pressure through a second line out of a second port of the cylinder. A pressure line connecting the first line to the second line may include a preset pressure relief valve, a pressure regulator, and a check valve. A bypass flow of the supply flow may move through the pressure line and achieve a damped pressure, thereby channeling through the second line and into the second port of the cylinder. The supply flow pressure in the first port of the cylinder may be cushioned against the exhaust flow pressure and the damped pressure in the second port of the cylinder.

Abstract: A bone void filler preparation system that includes a processing vessel, a processing cover, a bone void filler preparation container and tubing. The processing vessel has a recess formed therein. The processing vessel is adapted to receive bone marrow aspirate. The processing cover includes an outer wall, a central wall member and a connection port. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge. The central wall member extends inwardly from the outer wall intermediate the upper and lower edges of the processing cover. The central wall member has an aperture formed therein. The central wall member has a downwardly directed portion that defines an air-retaining region. The air-retaining region is closer to the outer wall upper edge than the aperture. The connection port is operably connected to the aperture. The processing cover is movable in the processing cover recess. The bone void filler preparation container has an inlet portion and an outlet port.

Abstract: A method of recovering progenitor cells from bone marrow aspirate. A bone void filler preparation container is provided. The bone void filler preparation container has an inlet port and an outlet port. A bone graft matrix having a particle size of between about 1,000 ?m and about 2,000 ?m is placed in the bone void filler preparation container. A bone marrow aspirate is passed through the bone void filler preparation container. Progenitor cells in the bone marrow aspirate are retained in the bone void filler preparation container. Greater than about 83 percent of the progenitor cells in the bone marrow aspirate are retained in the bone void filler preparation container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating a glycerol solution comprising fatty acid soaps obtained in a biodiesel production process, to obtain a glycerol enriched phase.

Abstract: A method of recovering progenitor cells from bone marrow aspirate. A bone void filler preparation container is provided. The bone void filler preparation container has an inlet port and an outlet port. A bone graft matrix having a particle size of between about 1,000 ?m and about 2,000 ?m is placed in the bone void filler preparation container. A bone marrow aspirate is passed through the bone void filler preparation container. Progenitor cells in the bone marrow aspirate are retained in the bone void filler preparation container. A selectivity ratio of the progenitor cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container to a total number of nucleated cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container is greater than about 3.

Abstract: A method of recovering progenitor cells from bone marrow aspirate. A bone void filler preparation container is provided. The bone void filler preparation container has an inlet port and an outlet port. A bone graft matrix having a particle size of between about 1,000 ?m and about 2,000 ?m is placed in the bone void filler preparation container. A bone marrow aspirate is passed through the bone void filler preparation container. Progenitor cells in the bone marrow aspirate are retained in the bone void filler preparation container. A selection ratio of the progenitor cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container to a total number of nucleated cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container is greater than about 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating a glycerol solution comprising fatty acid soaps obtained in a biodiesel production process, to obtain a glycerol enriched phase.

Abstract: A method of recovering progenitor cells from bone marrow aspirate. A bone void filler preparation container is provided. The bone void filler preparation container has an inlet port and an outlet port. A bone graft matrix having a particle size of between about 1,000 ?m and about 2,000 ?m is placed in the bone void filler preparation container. A bone marrow aspirate is passed through the bone void filler preparation container. Progenitor cells in the bone marrow aspirate are retained in the bone void filler preparation container. A selectivity ratio of the progenitor cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container to a total number of nucleated cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container is greater than about 3.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel weight for attachment to a wheel rim comprises a mass portion formed of nonlead material and configured to be juxtaposed against a wheel rim when attached to a wheel. The mass portion defines a clip groove on an exterior side thereof, with the clip groove being defined by opposed first and second sidewalls. The wheel weight also includes a clip having an extended portion for engaging the wheel rim and an attachment portion seated in the clip groove. A self-locking arrangement is provided on the clip and the mass portion for interconnecting the attachment portion of the clip with the mass portion such that when the attachment portion is seated in the clip groove the self-locking arrangement secures the clip to the mass portion.

Abstract: A brake disc rotor assembly formed of a radially inner part adapted for securement to a hub and a radially outer part spaced from the inner part and secured thereto by a plurality of fasteners engaged into apertures formed by opposing U-shaped slots having two parallel sidewalls and an arched wall communicating therebetween. The outer part is adapted for engagement by brake pads to apply a braking force to the formed rotor. The inner and outer parts having adjacent regions to the U-shaped slots which are substantially coplanar.

Abstract: The invention enables customers to generate a story by interaction with a computer. A software program allows the customer to assume the role of a character within a story. Digitized photographs and personal data are captured and input (retail environment) or uploaded (Web environment), relating to the customer, associated children, family members, pets, friends, or acquaintances. During a session the customer makes decisions affecting the storyline and/or story outcome. A representation of the story may be produced with the digitized photographs, names and personal information melded into the representation and/or merged into graphical elements. This personalized story is made available to the customer in physical or electronic form, such as a book, CD, DVD, or videogame. Customers' created content is stored, and is available for viewing in its entirety or as repurposed scenes in various electronic or physical forms, such as in printed or electronic greetings and on various merchandise items.