Abstract: Embodiments herein describe tools and instruments for holding, transferring, delivering, deploying an implantable device and methods and means of aseptically storing and shipping the implantable device including but not limited to a device case for protecting, housing and filling the device, a surgical sizer for preparing the implantable site, a deployer for transferring the implantable device from the device case and delivering or deploying the implantable device at the prepared implantable site.

Abstract: A system for milking multiple bovines simultaneously is disclosed herein. The system includes a rotary-platform, a platform-drive, a plurality of enclosures, and a plurality of automatic milking-machines. The rotary-platform is round, having a platform-center and a platform-edge. The platform-drive is able to rotate the rotary platform about the platform-center. The plurality of enclosures is affixed to and rest upon the rotary-platform and are arrayed radially around the platform-center near the platform-edge. Each of the plurality of enclosures has an entry on the side of the enclosure nearest to the platform-edge. Each of the plurality of enclosures are structured to contain a cow and may be accessed by a cow voluntarily at any time when the system is incorporated into a milking barn. The plurality of milking-machines corresponds to the enclosures, such that one milking-machine is next to each enclosure to milk a cow residing in the enclosure.

Abstract: An anchored garment assembly is provided for holding an outer garment in a suspended position relative to an inner garment. The assembly includes an inner garment having a waistband and a pair of leg openings. A support loop is coupled to the inner garment. An outer garment has a top edge and a pair of leg portions extending downwardly from the top edge. A first strap has a first end, a second end, and a medial portion extending between the first end and the second end. The first end of the first strap is coupled to the outer garment. The medial portion of the first strap extends through the support loop. The second end is coupled to the outer garment whereby the top edge of the outer garment is supported by the first strap in spaced relationship to the waistband of the inner garment.

Abstract: An improved sports glove, of the type that includes a membrane that is generally configured to be worn on a wearer's hand so that the interior surface of the membrane comes in contact with the glove wearer's hand, has the improvements of a plurality of sensitizing elements that are attached to the membrane's interior surface for sensitizing the portion of the glove wearer's hand that adjoins these elements so as to enhance the wearer's ability to handle a piece of sports equipment.

Abstract: An improved sports glove, of the type that includes a membrane that is generally configured to be worn on a wearer's hand so that the interior surface of the membrane comes in contact with the glove wearer's hand, has the improvements of a plurality of sensitizing elements that are attached to the membrane's interior surface for sensitizing the portion of the glove wearer's hand that adjoins these elements so as to enhance the wearer's ability to handle a piece of sports equipment.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide systems and methods for high-throughput screening of fluidic samples. In some embodiments, two chromatography columns are utilized in series. The first chromatography column can have a high affinity for phosphorylated compounds while the second chromatography column has a high affinity for one or more analytes of interest.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide cartridge changers and methods utilizing the same. One aspect of the invention provides a cartridge changer for a plurality of cartridges. The cartridge changer includes a cartridge holder having a plurality of receptacles each adapted to receive one of the plurality of cartridges and a pair of fittings adapted to releasably engage one of the plurality of cartridges.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide systems and methods for high-throughput screening of fluidic samples. In some embodiments, two chromatography columns are utilized in series. The first chromatography column can have a high affinity for phosphorylated compounds while the second chromatography column has a high affinity for one or more analytes of interest.

Abstract: An auto-injection system provides high throughput screening of fluidic samples. A sample injection valve has a first position which applies a reduced pressure to a sample sipper tube for aspirating a fluidic sample into the sample sipper tube, and a second position which delivers the fluidic sample to a sample supply loop. A column control valve has a first position which delivers the fluidic sample from the sample supply loop to a sample chromatography column, and a second position which reverses direction of fluid flow through the sample chromatography column to deliver the fluidic sample to a sample analyzer. A wash control valve has a first position which supplies a wash buffer solution to the sample chromatography column in a forward fluid flow direction, and a second position which supplies elution solvent to flush the sample supply loop.

Abstract: A roadside marker comprises a light-emitting element, an electronic circuit connected to the light-emitting element, a battery connected to the electronic circuit, a photovoltaic cell electrically connected to the battery, and an actuator for causing the electronic circuit to transmit a signal to a remote location. A traffic alert system that includes the roadside marker, and a method of remote signals using the roadside marker, are also provided.

Abstract: An auto-injection system provides high throughput screening of fluidic samples. A sample injection valve has a first position which applies a reduced pressure to a sample sipper tube for aspirating a fluidic sample into the sample sipper tube, and a second position which delivers the fluidic sample to a sample supply loop. A column control valve has a first position which delivers the fluidic sample from the sample supply loop to a sample chromatography column, and a second position which reverses direction of fluid flow through the sample chromatography column to deliver the fluidic sample to a sample analyzer. A wash control valve has a first position which supplies a wash buffer solution to the sample chromatography column in a forward fluid flow direction, and a second position which supplies elution solvent to flush the sample supply loop.

Abstract: The invention comprises a toilet seat that forms a hollow inside chamber that runs within the toilet seat. The bottom surface of the toilet seat also forms a plurality of linear, elongated louvers to allow a sweeping motion of air across the underside surface of the toilet seat and into the hollow inside chamber. These openings are oriented to establish a horizontal movement of the air inside the perimeter of the toilet seat to minimize the escape of odors from the toilet bowl. The toilet seat also forms a rear opening that a fan that withdraws air from the hollow inside chamber. The exhaust air passes through an odor adsorbing chamber adsorbing odors. The air is then expelled into the room back and downward, away from the user. Alternatively, the exhaust is channeled ventilation piping in the structure to be exhausted to the outside.

Abstract: A system for high throughput sample preparation and analysis. The system includes a chromatography column including an insoluble matrix. A fluidic circuit is capable of passing a fluid over the insoluble matrix in a first direction such that an analyte in the fluid binds to the insoluble matrix, and back-eluting an elution fluid over the insoluble matrix in a second direction opposite the first direction to output a sample that includes the analyte. A controller controls the fluidic circuit to periodically perform the steps of passing the fluid over the insoluble matrix and back-eluting the elution fluid over the insoluble matrix to output a plurality of samples at a periodic rate.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing carbon dioxide from a stream of air or other gas, which includes a vertical gas absorption reactor containing loosely packed mixing units submerged in a carbon dioxide absorbent liquid; gas to be treated is admitted at or near this base of the rector, is broken into small bubbles by the mixing units, and passes through the absorbent liquid to remove a high percentage of carbon dioxide; treated gas leaves from the top of the reactor, a regenerator associated with the reactor continually or intermittently regenerates the absorbent liquid and is arranged to receive absorbent liquid to be treated through an outlet from the reactor which is located higher up the wall of the reactor than the inlet for returning treated liquid to the reactor.

Abstract: A system and method for high throughput screening of fluid samples. A reduced pressure is applied, via an injection valve, to a sample aspiration tube. A first fluid and a second fluid are alternatively aspirated, via the sample aspiration tube, the first fluid for filling a sample loop with samples, the second fluid for flushing the sample aspiration tube. Excess fluid aspirated from the first fluid source and all fluid aspirated from the second fluid source is captured in an inline trap.

Abstract: A method for high throughput processing of a plurality of droplets. The droplets are dispensed onto a moving surface and delayed in a delay line in which the droplets hang from the moving surface for at least a specified minimum period of time. A laminate may be spooled onto the moving surface and each droplet may be dispensed onto the laminate. At least one operation is performed on each droplet from the group of operations consisting of mixing, diluting, concentration, heating, cooling, humidifying, filtering, and analyzing. The laminate may then, in certain embodiments, be spooled off the moving surface, processed, and reused.

Abstract: A squatdown axle and suspension system for vehicles used to haul cargo provides a frame, a cargo bed attached to the frame, at least two wheels, and an adjustable suspension system for suspending the frame on the wheels between a transport position in which the frame and cargo bed are generally parallel to the road surface and a load position in which the cargo bed is lowered to the road surface. In one embodiment the suspension system includes at least one air bag which can be alternately inflated or deflated to adjust the position of the cargo bed and frame with respect to the road surface. A removable pulley for use with a winch and cable and an adjustable axle assembly are also provided.

Abstract: Bearings and a method of manufacture thereof are described, the method comprising the steps of forming a half bearing of a desired size from a leaded bronze alloy having a strong backing material, indenting the bore surface of the leaded bronze alloy, depositing a layer of a lead-based overlay material onto the indented bore surface, depositing a layer of indium onto the lead-based overlay material surface and heat treating to diffuse the indium at least into the lead-based overlay material.