Abstract: A method for activating a catalyst is described comprising the steps of: (i) installing a reduced and passivated catalyst containing crystallites of a catalytic metal comprising nickel, cobalt or iron in elemental form encapsulated by a layer comprising an oxide of the catalytic metal in a reactor, such as a steam methane reforming reactor, in which it is to be used, and (ii) heating the reduced and passivated catalyst in the reactor under a vacuum or an inert gas to a temperature in the range (TT?X) to (TT+Y), where TT is the Tammann temperature of the catalytic metal in elemental form in degrees Centigrade, X is 400 and Y is 200, to form a catalytically active surface on the catalyst without requiring the application of a reducing gas.

Abstract: An animated cardiac activation map can be created by simulating particle flow over a three-dimensional representation of a cardiac surface. In particular, an electroanatomical mapping system can simulate and display particle flow through a conduction velocity map for the cardiac surface, with the conduction velocity map defining a conduction velocity vector field over the cardiac surface. Particles may be spawned randomly and/or according to a local activation timing map for the cardiac surface. Likewise, particle simulation may be displayed for a preset time interval and/or for a time interval determined by the local activation timing map. Particle simulation may also end if a particle encounters a line of block. Regions of dispersion or breakout can also be identified using the conduction velocity vector field.

Abstract: A wearable accessory is provided along with an adjustable linkage and a functional element. In regards to the adjustable linkage, the adjustable linkage includes first and second linkage portions spaced apart from one another to define a channel therebetween. Each linkage portion includes a sidewall defining first and second openings. The second opening defined by each linkage portion includes a plurality of holes spaced in a longitudinal direction to provide sizing options. The adjustable linkage also includes fasteners extending through respective holes the second openings defined by the first and second linkage portions so as to rotatably connect a link of the accessory to the first and second linkage portions. The first and second linkage portions are separate components attached to one another by their mutual attachment to the link of the accessory.

Abstract: A adjustable bottle holding apparatus for allowing a parent to perform other activities while a baby is being fed. The adjustable bottle holding apparatus includes a flexible elongate tubular member having a first end and a second end; and also includes a clamping member securely attached to the first end of the flexible elongate tubular member with the clamping member having a first clamping portion hingedly attached to a second clamping portion for clamping about an object such as a frame of a crib; and further includes a first arcuate member hingedly attached to a second arcuate member and being lockingly fastened about a bottle with a ring member being fitted about a bottle and with the first and second arcuate members being lockingly fastened about the ring member.