Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for generating a biomimetic proteoglycan. The invention includes methods of treating a disease, disorder, or condition of soft tissue using a biomimetic proteoglycan.

Abstract: A water conditioning unit for a washing device is configured to provide water at different flow rates and with different spraying characteristics and with additives admixed to the water. The water conditioning unit includes an inlet fitting for attachment to a water supply and an outlet fitting for attachment to a dispensing unit as well as one, two or more docking adapters configured for attaching, one, two or more additive containers. Hydraulic elements guiding and controlling a flow of water between the inlet fitting and the outlet fitting are implemented in a hydraulic assembly having a total manifold and hydraulic elements. The total manifold has internal channels guiding the flow of water and carrying the hydraulic elements.

Abstract: A vehicle floatation system for protecting a vehicle from water damage includes a vehicle. A floatation unit is provided and the floatation unit is coupled to the vehicle. The floatation unit is selectively inflated to float the vehicle on water. In this way the vehicle is protected from being damaged by flood waters.

Abstract: A vehicle floatation system for protecting a vehicle from water damage includes a vehicle. A floatation unit is provided and the floatation unit is coupled to the vehicle. The floatation unit is selectively inflated to float the vehicle on water. In this way the vehicle is protected from being damaged by flood waters.

Abstract: An aircraft parachute system includes an aircraft that has a fuselage, a pair of wings, a tail section and a plurality of engines. A plurality of parachute units is provided and each of the parachute units is coupled to the aircraft. Each of the parachute units is selectively deployed when the aircraft experiences an in-flight emergency such that the plurality of parachute units inhibits the aircraft from crashing. A plurality of balloon units is provided and each of the balloon units is coupled to the aircraft. Each of the balloon units is selectively deployed when the aircraft experiences the in-flight emergency. In this way each of the balloon units floats the aircraft in water when the aircraft lands in water.