Abstract: This invention relates to a new way of packing smokable vessels such that an open column for the flow of air is created and greatly increases the efficiency of the smoking vessel. Variations include a more efficient way of infusing smokable material after packing into smokable vessels. This invention relates to single-use and is scalable all the way up to mass production.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new way of packing smokable vessels such that an open column for the flow of air is created and greatly increases the efficiency of the smoking vessel. Variations include a more efficient way of infusing smokable material after packing into smokable vessels. This invention relates to single-use and is scalable all the way up to mass production.

Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending therebetween along a longitudinal axis. At least one engagement member protrudes from a terminal portion of the sidewall in a proximal direction along the longitudinal axis. The at least one engagement member tapers axially in a direction from the distal end toward the proximal end. The at least one engagement member is configured for engagement with a locking mechanism of a fluid injector to releasably lock the syringe with the fluid injector. A taper of the at least one engagement member is configured to rotationally guide the syringe into alignment with the locking mechanism and axially eject the syringe upon rotation of the syringe. The locking mechanism operatively engages the at least one engagement member regardless of an orientation of the syringe about the longitudinal axis relative to the injector.

Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending therebetween along a longitudinal axis. At least one engagement member protrudes from a terminal portion of the sidewall in a proximal direction along the longitudinal axis. The at least one engagement member tapers axially in a direction from the distal end toward the proximal end. The at least one engagement member is configured for engagement with a locking mechanism of a fluid injector to releasably lock the syringe with the fluid injector. A taper of the at least one engagement member is configured to rotationally guide the syringe into alignment with the locking mechanism and axially eject the syringe upon rotation of the syringe. The locking mechanism operatively engages the at least one engagement member regardless of an orientation of the syringe about the longitudinal axis relative to the injector.

Abstract: Facilities, methods, and systems to produce therapeutic protein(s) can include collecting eggs from transgenic avian in a production unit in a building; transferring the eggs to a harvesting unit in the building; and harvesting egg white or egg yolk from the eggs in the harvesting unit.

Abstract: A stop block system for locking hydraulic cylinders is provided. The stop block system includes a plurality of axially adjacent layers that are arranged co-axially. The layers include a top layer having a bearing surface for receiving a load, one or more spacer rings for adjusting the height of the stop block system and transferring the load from the top layer to a base layer and a base layer for centering the stop block system and transferring the load from the spacer rings to a surface on which the stop block system rests. Each annular layer may be made up of two or more annular c-shaped components. The two or more components of one layer may be rotationally offset from the two or more components of axially adjacent layers.

Abstract: Facilities, methods, and systems to produce therapeutic protein(s) can include collecting eggs from transgenic avian in a production unit in a building; transferring the eggs to a harvesting unit in the building; and harvesting egg white or egg yolk from the eggs in the harvesting unit.

Abstract: We introduce a novel high average power (>100 mW) fiber optic source, using a wavelength converter based on optical parametric amplification in a nonlinear fiber. In the most fundamental embodiment, light at two different wavelengths is used to generate light at a third wavelength through optical parametric amplification in a highly non-linear fiber. The method provides high average output power at wavelengths that are not accessible by other means. The source has high optical conversion efficiency (>20%), and it can be tuned over tens of nanometers.

Abstract: A combination patient transporter and chair, comprising a base frame extending in a horizontal plane and having a front and rear portion. Wheels are mounted on the base, and a vertically adjustable first post is rigidly connected to the base frame, spaced from the rear portion and near the front portion. The first post includes mounting means spaced vertically from the base frame. A removable chair is provided having a backrest. The mounting means includes cantilevered connecting members mounting the chair in a cantilevered manner from the first post towards and over the rear portion. A vertically adjustable footrest means is provided over the base and is adjustable between an upper position and a lower position. A table platform is spaced forwardly and above the chair.

Abstract: A child car restraint comprising a one-piece device having a lower shell area adapted to cover the lap of a seated child and an upper shell area adapted to cover the torso of a seated child. The two areas are joined together in the hip area of a seated child. The device is constructed to have a seat lap belt pass over the device where the areas are joined to hold the device against a seated child. A brace extends between the areas to prevent them from moving any great distance toward each other about their joined area.