Abstract: A fluidic device for a mechanical ventilator has an inlet configured to receive fluid from a pressurized source. The device includes a device nozzle having a device nozzle axis, a device nozzle length, and a device nozzle width. The device includes at least one port having an opening to an environment external of the device. The device is configured so that ambient fluid enters the device through the port and mixes with a source fluid from the inlet to define a diluted fluid mixture. The device is further configured so that the diluted fluid mixture enters the device nozzle.

Abstract: An improved system and method for the selection and dispensing of reagents onto a target testing medium in an automated laboratory environment. The system utilizes multiple carousels rotatably-mounted upon a central turntable. The position of the central turntable, as well as the rotation of each carousel is controlled by a microprocessor-based control system. Multiple dispensers, each capable of storing and dispensing a particular reagent, are mounted about the circumference of each carousel. This configuration provides much higher reagent density than previously available. The testing medium is positioned at one or more loading stations. The control system directs the central turntable to a position from which a selected one of the carousels can be rotated so as to position a selected dispenser above the testing medium. The selected dispenser is then actuated to release a predetermined reagent onto the testing medium.

Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods that relate to ventilation and respiration. In one embodiment, a ventilator device comprising a fluidic amplifier with one or more coaxially aligned components, where there are no internal moving components. In another embodiment, a device and related methods for treating a patient who needs ventilation such as after infection by the coronavirus Covid-19.

Abstract: An improved system and method for the selection and dispensing of reagents onto a target testing medium in an automated laboratory environment. The system utilizes multiple carousels rotatably-mounted upon a central turntable. The position of the central turntable, as well as the rotation of each carousel is controlled by a microprocessor-based control system. Multiple dispensers, each capable of storing and dispensing a particular reagent, are mounted about the circumference of each carousel. This configuration provides much higher reagent density than previously available. The testing medium is positioned at one or more loading stations. The control system directs the central turntable to a position from which a selected one of the carousels can be rotated so as to position a selected dispenser above the testing medium. The selected dispenser is then actuated to release a predetermined reagent onto the testing medium.

Abstract: An improved system and method for the selection and dispensing of reagents onto a target testing medium in an automated laboratory environment. The system utilizes multiple carousels rotatably-mounted upon a central turntable. The position of the central turntable, as well as the rotation of each carousel is controlled by a microprocessor-based control system. Multiple dispensers, each capable of storing and dispensing a particular reagent, are mounted about the circumference of each carousel. This configuration provides much higher reagent density than previously available. The testing medium is positioned at one or more loading stations. The control system directs the central turntable to a position from which a selected one of the carousels can be rotated so as to position a selected dispenser above the testing medium. The selected dispenser is then actuated to release a predetermined reagent onto the testing medium.

Abstract: An improved system and method for the selection and dispensing of reagents onto a target testing medium in an automated laboratory environment. The system utilizes multiple carousels rotatably-mounted upon a central turntable. The position of the central turntable, as well as the rotation of each carousel is controlled by a microprocessor-based control system. Multiple dispensers, each capable of storing and dispensing a particular reagent, are mounted about the circumference of each carousel. This configuration provides much higher reagent density than previously available. The testing medium is positioned at one or more loading stations. The control system directs the central turntable to a position from which a selected one of the carousels can be rotated so as to position a selected dispenser above the testing medium. The selected dispenser is then actuated to release a predetermined reagent onto the testing medium.

Abstract: A fusing apparatus for xerographic printing includes two lamps therein. There is applied to the first lamp a first wave set and to the second lamp a second wave set, each wave set comprising a predetermined arrangement of active half-cycles for each time period. The first wave set and second wave set are related to substantially minimize simultaneous active half-cycles in each time period.

Abstract: An electrical alternating current power signal and a circuit and method for generating the same in which the alternating current signal is dropped once at a non-zero crossing point in every 540 plus N degrees, where N is a non-negative number. This manner of controlling power to a device enables wide ranges of power control while generating acceptable levels of power line harmonics and while conforming to existing international regulations governing voltage variations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of oxidised thymosin &bgr;4 in therapy, more particularly in the treatment of diseases or conditions associated with an inflammatory response or septic shock. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising oxidised thymosin &bgr;4 together with a suitable excipient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of oxidized thymosin &bgr;4 in therapy, more particularly in the treatment of diseases or conditions associated with an inflammatory response of septic shock.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus especially suitable for use in dispensing release oil in the fusing apparatus of a xerographic copier comprises a storage reservoir (101), a dispensing container (41) and an overflow tank (52). The storage reservoir (101) is arranged to deliver liquid to the dispensing container (41) on the application of heat, generated for example by operation of a fusing apparatus, to the storage reservoir. The dispensing container (41) includes an outlet through which liquid overflows into the overflow tank (52) when the liquid in the dispensing container reaches a predetermined level (53). Cooling of the liquid in the storage reservoir causes liquid to be drawn from the overflow tank back into the storage reservoir.