Abstract: The present invention relates to microfluidic fluidic devices, methods and systems as microfluidic kidney on-chips, e.g. human Proximal Tubule-Chip.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding interchangeable tool bits includes a body including inner walls defining first and second bit holding spaces configured to receive first and second interchangeable tool bits, a resiliently deformable bit holder coupled to the body and separating the first and second bit holding spaces, the first bit holding space adjacent to and encircled by an inner surface region of the resiliently deformable bit holder and the second bit holding space adjacent to an outer surface region of the resiliently deformable bit holder, such that the inner surface region and the outer surface region of the resiliently deformable bit holder are configured to deform against the first and second interchangeable tool bits respectively, to hold the first and second interchangeable tool bits when the first and second interchangeable tool bits are in the first and second bit holding spaces. Other apparatuses and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microfluidic fluidic devices, methods and systems as microfluidic kidney on-chips, e.g. human Proximal Tubule-Chip.

Abstract: A catalyst composition, suitable for steam reforming or methanation reactions, comprising a Feitknecht compound intermixed with or interstratified with and bonded with phyllosilicate layers of a clay mineral such as kaolin or benotonite. Conventional catalyst formulations can be modified so as produced catalysts have good dispersion of the catalytic sites.

Abstract: A missile warhead having a plurality of lined shaped charges symetrically sposed about the missile axis and arranged in forward, rearward and central banks. The forward bank is directed diagonally forward, the central bank is directed radially and the rearward bank is directed diagonally rearward. Channels of equal length having explosive therein, connect each of the shaped charges to a single initiation point.

Abstract: The new and distinct variety is a selection from seedlings derived from crossing the apple varieties known as `Gala` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,637) and `Splendour` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,460). The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterized by its early harvest season, large fruit size, and overall dark red block color pattern. The new variety has been named `Sciearly`.