Abstract: A metal briquetting system (MBS) driven by electric power and configured to process metallic scraps or powders into dense, compact briquettes is disclosed. The system utilizes precision-engineered gearboxes, actuators, and control to efficiently convert raw materials into solid briquettes. The MBS handles Computer Numerical Control (CNC) exit conveyor metal powder or chips with exceptional speed and reliability. The system is engineered to optimize compression chamber configurations, thereby reducing its footprint while supporting high processing throughput. Additionally, the system can be programmed to enhance energy efficiency, leading to significantly lower energy consumption relative to hydraulic briquetting systems and to create a much safer working environment.

Abstract: A metal briquetting system (MBS) driven by electric power and configured to process metallic scraps or powders into dense, compact briquettes is disclosed. The system utilizes precision-engineered gearboxes, actuators, and control to efficiently convert raw materials into solid briquettes. The MBS handles Computer Numerical Control (CNC) exit conveyor metal powder or chips with exceptional speed and reliability. The system is engineered to optimize compression chamber configurations, thereby reducing its footprint while supporting high processing throughput. Additionally, the system can be programmed to enhance energy efficiency, leading to significantly lower energy consumption relative to hydraulic briquetting systems and to create a much safer working environment.

Abstract: Described are human serum albumin (hSA) preparations prepared from human plasma and methods of preparing them. The preparations have an amount of C1 esterase (C1E) inhibitor activity and exhibit stability against serine protease activity.

Abstract: A headstack locator assembly for locating and fixing a headstack on a spinstand and which mitigates the aforementioned prior art limitations. The headstack locator assembly includes a headstack locator received on a fixed locator. The headstack locator connects to a headstack, while the fixed locator is permanently secured to a spinstand. A vacuum is used to clamp the headstack locator to the fixed locator for testing of the headstack. Upon test completion, the headstack locator is released from the fixed locator by applying positive air pressure to the assembly.

Abstract: A spinstand having a vacuum chuck clamping mechanism for securing magnetic discs includes a cap (9) and a base (10). A disk-to-be-clamped is held between the cap (9) and the base (10). Vacuum, applied through a port (4) in a mounting screw (12) of the base, provides the clamping force. The vacuum is held constant using a circumferential seal (27) on a piston (2) of the cap, which extends into a cylindrical countering bushing (3) extending from the base. In one form, the cap (9) is centered about a spin axis (SA) extending through the base (10), using a hardened pin (1) extending from the cap and a locating bushing (19) affixed to the base. When the cap (9) is inserted into the base (10), the pin (1) prevents a piston (2) in the cap from contacting the inside walls/sealing surface (11) of the centering bushing (3) of the base.

Abstract: A method for financing real estate purchases using a shared equity model is disclosed. In the disclosed method, the land portion of the real estate is financed using a land lease agreement, while the improvements to the land (e.g., a house) are purchased under a typical mortgage scenario. The land lease agreement provides for a required minimum annual return on investment to the land equity investor over a predetermined term. The borrower must pay an additional required minimum monthly payment, which may be made to the lender to pay down the mortgage, in addition to the payment required under the mortgage such that the additional required minimum monthly payment is sufficient to meet the required minimum annual return specified in the land lease agreement. Finally, the borrower may defer lease payments to the equity investor, and pay them at some date in the future.