Abstract: A deer attraction apparatus is disclosed herein. The deer attraction apparatus can be used for securing a tree branch to a structure so a deer can lick or scrape the branch. The deer attraction apparatus includes a base piece and a branch holder extending from the base piece. The branch holder is adjustable to change the angle of the branch holder via a screw and wingnut affixing the branch holder to the base piece. The tree branch can be secured within the branch holder with thumb screws for adjusting based on the size of the tree branch. Attachments to the base allow the deer attraction apparatus to be secured to a structure, such as a tree or a post with a strap or screws, or an auger screwed into the ground.

Abstract: Convertible seats that can convert a seat from a standard seating position to an elevated seating position are provided. The convertible seat includes a primary seating surface integrally formed with a secondary seating surface, where the convertible seat can move between a standard seating configuration in which the primary seating surface is generally parallel with the ground and the secondary seating surface is generally perpendicular to the primary seating surface and an elevated seating configuration in which the secondary seating surface is generally parallel with the ground and the primary seating surface is generally perpendicular to the secondary seating surface. The elevated seating configuration can support a user in a sitting or leaning position that is higher than a sitting position in the standard seating configuration.

Abstract: Convertible seats that can convert a seat from a standard seating position to an elevated seating position are provided. The convertible seat includes a primary seating surface integrally formed with a secondary seating surface, where the convertible seat can move between a standard seating configuration in which the primary seating surface is generally parallel with the ground and the secondary seating surface is generally perpendicular to the primary seating surface and an elevated seating configuration in which the secondary seating surface is generally parallel with the ground and the primary seating surface is generally perpendicular to the secondary seating surface. The elevated seating configuration can support a user in a sitting or leaning position that is higher than a sitting position in the standard seating configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting whole blood and then separating it into components for subsequent use or storage. A self-contained bag set is used to collect the sample, which may then be placed into a device adapted to fit into a centrifuge for separation of components. Each component is then sequentially extracted according to density, with a sensor present in the device to control the operation of valves directing the collection of each component. The sensor may be reading one or more of the following characteristics: infrared, optics, density, weight, radioactive, fluorescence, color, magnetism, ultrasonic, capacitance wherein the characteristic is inherent in the blood and blood component or is an additive. Each component may then be separated into its own storage container. The preferred sensors include optics and weight.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting whole blood and then separating it into components for subsequent use or storage. A self-contained bag set is used to collect the sample, which may then be placed into a device adapted to fit into a centrifuge for separation of components. Each component is then sequentially extracted according to density, with a sensor present in the device to control the operation of valves directing the collection of each component. The sensor may be reading one or more of the following characteristics: infrared, optics, density, weight, radioactive, fluorescence, color, magnetism, ultrasonic, capacitance wherein the characteristic is inherent in the blood and blood component or is an additive. Each component may then be separated into its own storage container. The preferred sensors include optics and weight.