Abstract: This disclosure provides a single reactor that accommodates an affinity selector to separate analytes of interest, and an enzyme reactor that digest the analyte to suitable peptides for mass spectrometry. The single reactor formats described herein accommodate workflows wherein separation precedes digestion as well as workflows wherein digestion precedes separation selection.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an innovative immobilized enzyme reactor working system that includes improved reactor formats, heating element, optimum buffers, filtration apparatus and collection componentry for easy to use sample preparation. The system provides enhanced recovery, improved reproducibility and parallel processing capabilities capable of quantitatively processing hundreds of difficult to digest samples simultaneously in a shortened period of time.

Abstract: A system for propelling craft which is applicable in any environment. It employs alternating electric fields supplied by a multi-layer capacitor to create an alternating magnetic field. A coil is situated so that the magnetic field interacts with the current elements in the coil. The capacitor is charged and discharged in synchronization with the alternating current in the coil. The changing electric fields in the capacitor create a magnetic field that applies a force to the current elements in the coil which is then transferred to the body of the device. Any reactive force from the magnetic field of the coil is negated since the gaps in the capacitor have no current elements with which the magnetic field of the coil can interact. Therefore the device is propelled in a single direction.

Abstract: A system for propelling craft which is applicable in any environment. It employs an alternating electric field supplied by capacitors to create an alternating magnetic field. A coil is situated so that the magnetic field(s) interact with various current elements created by the coil. The capacitors are charged and discharged in synchronization with the alternating current in the coil. The changing electric fields in the capacitors create magnetic fields that apply a force to the current elements in the coil which is then transferred to the body of the device. Any reactive force from the magnetic field of the coil is negated since the gaps in the capacitors have no current elements with which the magnetic field of the coil can interact. Therefore the device is propelled in a single direction.

Abstract: A system for propelling craft which is applicable in any environment. It employs an alternating magnetic field supplied by a coil. A parallel plate capacitor is situated so that the flux of the magnetic field flows between the plates of the capacitor. The capacitor is charged and discharged in synchronization with the alternating magnetic field. The changing magnetic field creates an electric field that applies a force to the charge in the plates which is then transferred to the body of the device. Any induced reactive electric force on the coil affects equally the protons and electrons in the wires of the coil creating the magnetic field, thus the force is non-reactive. At the same time, the changing electric field in the capacitor creates a magnetic field. The current in the coils and/or the surface current in the ferromagnetic material (if present) experiences a force from the magnetic field.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a single reactor that accommodates an affinity selector to separate analytes of interest, and an enzyme reactor that digest the analyte to suitable peptides for mass spectrometry. The single reactor formats described herein accommodate workflows wherein separation precedes digestion as well as workflows wherein digestion precedes separation selection.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an innovative immobilized enzyme reactor working system that includes improved reactor formats, heating element, optimum buffers, filtration apparatus and collection componentry for easy to use sample preparation. The system provides enhanced recovery, improved reproducibility and parallel processing capabilities capable of quantitatively processing hundreds of difficult to digest samples simultaneously in a shortened period of time.

Abstract: A system for propelling craft which is applicable in any environment. It employs an alternating magnetic field supplied by a coil. A parallel plate capacitor is situated so that the flux of the magnetic field flows between the plates of the capacitor. The capacitor is charged and discharged in synchronization with the alternating magnetic field. The changing magnetic field creates an electric field that applies a force to the charge in the plates which is then transferred to the body of the device. Any induced reactive electric force on the coil affects equally the protons and electrons in the wires of the coil creating the magnetic field, thus the force is non-reactive. At the same time, the changing electric field in the capacitor creates a magnetic field. The current in the coils and/or the surface current in the ferromagnetic material (if present) experiences a force from the magnetic field.

Abstract: A thermal printer having reduced electrical charge built at point of separation of a donor web and a receiver web, includes at least one thermal printhead and at least one platen roller with a nip is formed between the at least one thermal printhead and the at least one platen roller through which the donor web and the receiver web are drawn. A heat sink is attached to the at least one thermal printhead and a peel member is located downstream of the nip. The peel member is substantially electrically isolated from ground.

Abstract: A thermal printer having reduced electrical charge built at point of separation of a donor web and a receiver web, includes at least one thermal printhead and at least one platen roller with a nip is formed between the at least one thermal printhead and the at least one platen roller through which the donor web and the receiver web are drawn. A heat sink is attached to the at least one thermal printhead and a peel member is located downstream of the nip. The peel member is substantially electrically isolated from ground.

Abstract: A novel, non-combustible thin coating, applied as an air-setting paint, is used to form a coherent fire-barrier on or between susceptible wood or plastic substrates, or other substances. Consisting of a paint-like slurry of three separate but compatible and mutually synergistic co-bonding systems, viz. magnesium "oxychloride" cement, plus high alumina mono-calcium aluminate cement, plus colloidal silica dispersed in dimethyl formamide (DMF), and utilizing an aqueous solution of magnesium chloride as the common hydrating fluid for the two cements, the coating retains its structural integrity through prolonged exposure to flame temperatures of 2000.degree. F. The coating takes advantage of its brilliant whiteness to act as a thermal radiation reflector for the high radiation component of most flames.

Abstract: A novel, non-combustible thin coating, applied as an air-setting paint, is used to form a coherent fire-barrier on or between susceptible wood or plastic substrates, or other substances. Consisting of a paint-like slurry of three separate but compatible and mutually synergistic co-bonding systems, viz. magnesium "oxychloride" cement, plus high alumina mono-calcium aluminate cement, plus colloidal silica dispersed in dimethyl formamide (DMF), and utilizing an aqueous solution of magnesium chloride as the common hydrating fluid for the two cements, the coating retains its structural integrity through prolonged exposure to flame temperatures of 2000.degree. F. The coating takes advantage of its brilliant whiteness to act as a thermal radiation reflector for the high radiation component of most flames.

Abstract: A novel method is presented for converting plywood, wall panelling, and laminated sheathing (doorskin, resin-impregnated paper generally termed "Mica", and other combinations of laminated wood and/or wood plastic products) used in construction, into a fire barrier which not only decreases the spread of flame along the surface, but prevents the penetration of flame into the interior of the product and through to the opposite side, and thus enables these products to function as a "fire-barrier" under ordinary fire conditions normally associated with home, apartment, commercial, industrial, ship/boat and aircraft fires.The method consists of substituting a non-combustible, high temperature-resistant coating, which in itself has adequate adhesive properties to substitute for the presently used adhesives in the laminated wood and wood/plastic structures, for one or more of the adhesive layers, herein termed the internal or "submerged" coatings.

Abstract: A novel, non-combustible thin coating, applied as an air-setting paint, is used to form a coherent fire-barrier on or between susceptible wood or plastic substrates, or other substances. Consisting of a paint-like slurry of three separate but compatible and mutually synergistic co-bonding systems, viz. magnesium "oxychloride" cement, plus high alumina mono-calcium aluminate cement, plus colloidal silica dispersed in dimethyl formamide (DMF), and utilizing an aqueous solution of magnesium chloride as the common hydrating fluid for the two cements, the coating retains its structural integrity through prolonged exposure to flame temperatures of 2000.degree. F. The coating takes advantage of its brilliant whiteness to act as a thermal radiation reflector for the high radiation component of most flames.

Abstract: A unitary, composite laminated article comprises an electrically insulating top layer and an electrically insulating bottom layer. Applied to the inner surfaces of each of these layers is a barrier layer substantially impermeable to moisture and water vapor. A substantially continuous electrically conductive layer of substantially uniform thickness is interposed between the barrier layers. The electrically conductive layer is comprised mainly of carbon and is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation when an electric current is passed therethrough. In contact with the electrically conductive layer is electrical conductor means. The top layer and bottom layer are sealed together to thereby form an enclosed laminate. The electrically conductive layer exhibits very stable resistivity. The use of the article as a radiant heating device and a method for its manufacture are provided.

Abstract: An electrically conductive composition comprises a particulate, homogeneous blend of:A. about 60% to about 98% by weight of graphite:B. about 1.5% to about 20% by weight of manganese dioxide; andC. about 0.5% to about 20% by weight of zinc oxide, based on total weight of said blend. These compositions are suitable for the manufacturing of coating compositions, heating elements and structures which are useful where radiant, conductive, or convective heating is required, and for other applications which utilize the sheet and volumetric electrical conductivity properties of the formulations made therefrom.