Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for reducing host cell protein content in a protein preparation recombinantly produced in a host cell in the manufacturing process of proteins intended for administration to a patient.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a stream of images representing a sequence of events related to a system. The apparatus defines a field view of a user from a 3D location within an enclosed area. The apparatus comprises a network interface module for receiving, from a first data source, the sequence of events related to the system, the sequence of events comprising actions of the user performed on one or more tangible instruments of the system, and for receiving, from a second data source, images related to at least a portion of the enclosed area within the field of view of the user. The apparatus further comprises an image generator module for determining a virtual camera position in the enclosed area from the 3D location, and for rendering the stream of images from the virtual camera position to produce a rendered stream of images.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and program products for managing information, including the incremental release of information from a restricted database of information, such that the incremental release is consistent with relationships between and among a plurality of pieces of information within the restricted database.

Abstract: A cartridge razor sharpening device is provided. The sharpening device is configured to sharpen blades of cartridge razors, allowing for extended life and use. The device may operate to either slide over the blades to sharpen the blade edge, or may allow the blades to slidably move on the cartridge over the sharpening device. In some embodiments, a blade adjustment mechanism may be utilized to adjust a position of the blades after sharpening.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a deteriorated video feed from actions of a user. The apparatus receives a video feed from one or more cameras, within an enclosed area comprising one or more tangible instruments of a system on which the user performs the actions, wherein the video feed provides images related to the actions performed by the user interacting with the system through the one or more tangible instruments. The apparatus captures one or more visual-perception inhibitors affecting the user, wherein the one or more visual-perception inhibitors affect the user while performing the actions in the system. The apparatus comprises a video processing module for deteriorating the video feed by selectively modifying images from the video feed into a deteriorated video feed considering the captured one or more visual-perception inhibitors.

Abstract: A cartridge razor sharpening device is provided. The sharpening device is configured to sharpen blades of cartridge razors, allowing for extended life and use. The device may operate to either slide over the blades to sharpen the blade edge, or may allow the blades to slidably move on the cartridge over the sharpening device. In some embodiments, a blade adjustment mechanism may be utilized to adjust a position of the blades after sharpening.

Abstract: A cartridge razor sharpening device is provided. The sharpening device is configured to sharpen blades of cartridge razors, allowing for extended life and use. The device may operate to either slide over the blades to sharpen the blade edge, or may allow the blades to slidably move on the cartridge over the sharpening device. In some embodiments, a blade adjustment mechanism may be utilized to adjust a position of the blades after sharpening.

Abstract: A simulation server capable of creating events of a lesson plan based on simulation data statistics. The simulation server comprises memory for storing simulation data, and a processing unit. The processing unit executes a plurality of simulations functionalities according to a lesson plan. The processing unit collects simulation data representative of the execution of the plurality of simulations functionalities according to the lesson plan. The processing unit stores the simulation data in the memory. The processing unit processes the simulation data to generate simulation data statistics. The processing unit creates at least one event having at least one rule based on the simulation data statistics. The at least one rule consists in at least one measurable value to be measured by at least one of the simulation functionalities.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and program products for managing information, including the incremental release of information from a restricted database of information, such that the incremental release is consistent with relationships between and among a plurality of pieces of information within the restricted database.

Abstract: This invention relates to high purity hydrogen ion buffers and in particular amino-organosulfonic acid zwitterionic compositions having low metal content. The concentration of any single metal in the composition is no greater than about 500 ppb, and ideally is less than about 20 ppb.

Abstract: This invention relates to high purity hydrogen ion buffers and in particular amino-organosulfonic acid zwitterionic compositions having low metal content. The concentration of any single metal in the composition is no greater than about 500 ppb, and ideally is less than about 20 ppb.

Abstract: A magnetic drive comprises a plurality of identically shaped and sized permanent magnets for transmitting torque to a shaft through a nonmagnetic cylindrical barrier wherein the magnets have inner and outer cylindrical surfaces with the outer cylindrical surfaces having a radius substantially the same as the inner cylindrical surfaces.

Abstract: A sealess sump pump comprises an impeller chamber mounted at the bottom of a pump column, an impeller journaled in the impeller chamber, a rare earth driven magnet assembly fixed to rotate with the impeller, a rare earth driving magnet assembly mounted at the lower end of an elongate pump shaft and a nonmagnetic barrier between the driving and the driven magnet assemblies.

Abstract: A method for distillation of a multiple-component liquid/solid system, for example, used engine coolant at two different vaporizing pressures. One component, for example, water, is separated into one distillate stream at a first pressure and the other component, for example, ethylene glycol, is separated into another distillate stream at a second pressure. Each distillate stream is directed toward an individual storage tank.

Abstract: An axial flow liquid pump comprises an outer tube, an inner tube positioned within the outer tube, and a driven shaft journaled within the inner tube. An impeller is secured near to the lower end of the shaft. A conduit delivers liquid to be pumped from the exterior of the outer tube to the lower end of the inner tube. The conduit is sized for permitting liquid to be drawn into said impeller such that the pressure in the vicinity of the lower end of the inner tube is equal or less than the pressure at the exterior of the outer tube near the conduit intake but sufficient not to draw air down through the inner tube.

Abstract: An axial flow liquid pump comprises an outer tube, a smaller diameter inner tube, and a driven shaft journaled near the top of the inner tube. An upwardly opening cup-shaped rotor is secured in the lower end of the shaft such that a cylindrical sidewall is at least partially spaced between the inner tube and the outer tube. A helical flange is secured to the outer surface of the cylindrical sidewall. Radial passages are provided in said rotor below the helical flange. The passages are arranged to be above the lower end of the inner tube. A baffle plate having passages therein is secured just above the rotor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process and apparatus for safely distilling relatively small batches of organic compounds such as paint solvents by directly and safely heating the compounds in a vessel having a relatively thick bottom with electrical heating units cast in it and a relatively thick side wall integrally attached to the bottom. The side wall may be integrally attached to the bottom by a weld that penetrates the joint between the side wall and bottom preferably by 100% in order to provide a complete heat transfer from the bottom to the side wall. The vessel is so designed so as to provide a relatively uniform temperature throughout the inner periphery of the vessel thereby avoiding hot spots and insuring that the hottest spot of the inner periphery of the vessel does not exceed the auto ignition temperature of the compound being processed.