Abstract: A dialysis system includes a filtration system capable of filtering a water stream, a water purification system capable of purifying said water stream in a non-batch process, a mixing system capable of producing a stream of dialysate from mixing one or more dialysate components with the water stream in a non-batch process, and a dialyzer system. The dialyzer may be a microfluidic dialyzer capable of being fluidly coupled to the stream of dialysate and a blood stream.

Abstract: A dialysis system includes a filtration system capable of filtering a water stream, a water purification system capable of purifying said water stream in a non-batch process, a mixing system capable of producing a stream of dialysate from mixing one or more dialysate components with the water stream in a non-batch process, and a dialyzer system. The dialyzer may be a microfluidic dialyzer capable of being fluidly coupled to the stream of dialysate and a blood stream.

Abstract: A dialysis system includes a filtration system capable of filtering a water stream, a water purification system capable of purifying said water stream in a non-batch process, a mixing system capable of producing a stream of dialysate from mixing one or more dialysate components with the water stream in a non-batch process, and a dialyzer system. The dialyzer may be a microfluidic dialyzer capable of being fluidly coupled to the stream of dialysate and a blood stream.

Abstract: A dialysis system includes a filtration system capable of filtering a water stream, a water purification system capable of purifying said water stream in a non-batch process, a mixing system capable of producing a stream of dialysate from mixing one or more dialysate components with the water stream in a non-batch process, and a dialyzer system. The dialyzer may be a microfluidic dialyzer capable of being fluidly coupled to the stream of dialysate and a blood stream.

Abstract: A dialysis system includes a filtration system capable of filtering a water stream, a water purification system capable of purifying said water stream in a non-batch process, a mixing system capable of producing a stream of dialysate from mixing one or more dialysate components with the water stream in a non-batch process, and a dialyzer system. The dialyzer may be a microfluidic dialyzer capable of being fluidly coupled to the stream of dialysate and a blood stream.

Abstract: A dialysis system includes a filtration system capable of filtering a water stream, a water purification system capable of purifying said water stream in a non-batch process, a mixing system capable of producing a stream of dialysate from mixing one or more dialysate components with the water stream in a non-batch process, and a dialyzer system. The dialyzer may be a microfluidic dialyzer capable of being fluidly coupled to the stream of dialysate and a blood stream.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a microfluidic transfer device. The device mitigates risk of cross contamination between working fluids and is amenable to high-volume, low-cost manufacturing techniques. The device may be configured for mass transfer, heat transfer, or both. For instance, certain disclosed embodiments incorporate semi-permeable membranes to transfer target substances from one fluid to another. Moreover, the device may incorporate both heat and mass transfer components.

Abstract: Video and audio signals are streamed to remote viewers that are connected to a communication network. A host server receives an originating video and audio signal that may arrive from a single source or from a plurality of independent sources. The host server provides any combination of the originating video and audio signals to viewers connected to a communication network. A viewer requests the host server provide a combination of video and audio signals from the host server. The host server transmits an instruction set to be executed by the viewer. The instruction set causes the viewer to transmit parameters to the host user, including parameters relating to the processing capabilities of the viewer. The host server then transmits multimedia data to the viewer according to the received parameters. A plurality of viewers may be simultaneously connected to the host server.

Abstract: Video and audio signals are streamed to remote viewers that are connected to a communication network. A host server receives an originating video and audio signal that may arrive from a single source or from a plurality of independent sources. The host server provides any combination of the originating video and audio signals to viewers connected to a communication network. A viewer requests the host server provide a combination of video and audio signals from the host server. The host server transmits an instruction set to be executed by the viewer. The instruction set causes the viewer to transmit parameters to the host user, including parameters relating to the processing capabilities of the viewer. The host server then transmits multimedia data to the viewer according to the received parameters. A plurality of viewers may be simultaneously connected to the host server.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method controls a heating device in a laundry ironer. The apparatus includes a frame and an ironer cylinder. The ironer cylinder rotatably connects to the frame and has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior and exterior surfaces extend substantially from a first end to a second end of the ironer cylinder. A line of sight temperature sensor connects to the frame near the first end wherein a line of sight of the sensor is directed at a portion of the interior surface of the cylinder. As the ironer cylinder rotates and is heated by a heating element, the temperature of a portion of the interior surface is sensed. Based on the temperature and a threshold, the state of the heating element is changed.

Abstract: This device relates to a yarn containing and dispensing device adapted for dispensing axially-winding and peripheral-winding skeins of yarn. This device includes a container having mating longitudinal top and bottom members with end members at each end. When closed, the top and bottom members define a longitudinal gap therebetween for dispensing yarn from a peripherally-winding skein. Further, when closed, the end members define an aperature for dispensing yarn from an axially-winding skein. Alternatively, the aperture retains a spindle for supporting a peripherally-winding skein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material handling bucket of the type commonly used on a front-end loader. The bucket is provided with an apron assembly that includes an apron that is movable fore and aftly between a retracted position where the apron essentially closes the front opening of the bucket to an extended position where the apron is spaced forwardly from the front opening of the bucket. In addition, the apron and entire apron assembly is privotally mounted such that it can be hydraulically moved a generally horizontal position to a vertical position thereby providing clear access to the front opening of the bucket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a log splitting apparatus that can be mounted to a tractor. The log splitting apparatus of the present invention includes an elongated beam. Secured on one end of the elongated beam is a wedge assembly. Movably mounted on the beam is a log pusher that normally assumes a position spaced from said wedge assembly. The pusher is operatively connected to at least one hydraulic cylinder that is anchored to said beam. To split a log, the log is placed between the log pusher and wedge assembly. After that, the hydraulic cylinder may be actuated causing the pusher to engage and push a log portion into and through said wedge assembly resulting in a log portion being split.

Abstract: A box-like receptacle comprises an earth moving and handling apparatus adapted for use as a rear mounted scraper and as a front mounted bucket for digging, loading, transporting and dumping earth material for excavation and landscaping purposes. The receptacle includes a movable end gate effective to move forwardly to dump loaded earth.The movable end gate is guided in its movement without means of multiple and complicated guide tracks or rollers but instead comprises improved guide means defined by a pair of parallel spaced tubular post members each having a stationary outer sleeve member and a sliding inner sleeve member telescopically received by the outer sleeve member. The free end portion of the inner sleeve members are attached to the rear mid-region of the movable end gate.