Abstract: A device and method for calibrating a delivery device includes providing a container A containing a nitrite, providing a container B containing an acid, releasing the contents of containers A and B, allowing the nitrite and acid to mix, waiting for a predetermined time, allowing air to combine with the mixture, and using NO and traces of NO2 to check and calibrate NO and NO2 sensors.

Abstract: Permanent magnets using high temperature superconductor tapes are disclosed. For example, a magnet may include a superconductor tape having two ends, a slit in the superconductor tape between the two ends that forms two legs, a separation between the legs that forms a loop, and a trapped magnetic field in the superconductor tape.

Abstract: Start-up protocols for a device and method for administering NO is described.

Abstract: A device and method for calibrating a delivery device includes providing a container A containing a nitrite, providing a container B containing an acid, releasing the contents of containers A and B, allowing the nitrite and acid to mix, waiting for a predetermined time, allowing air to combine with the mixture, and using NO and traces of NO2 to check and calibrate NO and NO2 sensors.

Abstract: A device and method for calibrating a NO delivery device using NO and NO2 measurements, without using a known standard.

Abstract: Start-up protocols for a device and method for administering NO is described.

Abstract: A device and method for calibrating a NO delivery device using NO and NO2 measurements, without using a known standard.

Abstract: Dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) is synthesized in an apparatus by the reaction of concentrated nitric acid with copper. Oxygen is applied as a carrier gas to convert NO to NO2, and water vapor is removed with a tube dryer. A molecular sieve is applied to reduce and remove impurities.

Abstract: A method of delivering nitric oxide can include mixing a first gas including oxygen and a second gas including a nitric oxide-releasing agent within a receptacle to form a gas mixture, where the receptacle includes an inlet, an outlet and a reducing agent, contacting the nitric oxide-releasing agent in the gas mixture with the reducing agent to generate nitric oxide, and delivering the gas mixture including nitric oxide from the receptacle to a mammal.

Abstract: A system for the delivery of nitric oxide can include a first platform including a first source of nitric oxide, a second platform including a second source of a nitric oxide, a delivery line coupled to the first platform and the second platform, and a controller configured to operate the first platform and the second platform simultaneously. A method of delivering nitric oxide can include communicating a first gas including nitric oxide through a first platform to a delivery line, communicating a second gas including nitric oxide through a second platform to the delivery line, and delivering the first gas and the second gas to a mammal via a delivery line.

Abstract: A trace sampling detection system includes a gathering device configured to gather particles through a handle-bar, a gate and an air-stream gatherer. The handle-bar includes collection holes positioned to be adjacent to a user's hand when the user grips the handle-bar, and is configured to dislodge and capture particles from the user's hand when the user grips and moves the handle-bar. The gate includes a series of collection holes, is positioned to be adjacent to the user's clothing when the user traverses the gate, and is configured to dislodge and capture particles from the user's clothing in response to pressure applied from the user. The air-stream gatherer includes an outward vent and an in-drawing vent, and is positioned to enable objects, such as the user's feet, to be placed between the outward and in-drawing vents. The air stream is configured to dislodge and capture particles from objects, such as the user's feet, that block the air-stream between the vents.