Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, spare ports can be providing in a forward direction and reverse direction ports can also be provided.

Abstract: An anal cleaning device (1) includes a fluid flow directing member (2) connectable to a fluid source (14). The member (2) has a fluid outlet 10a for directing fluid from the source out of the member. A wall member (11) projects out from the flow directing member (2) near the fluid outlet (10a). The wall member (11) is positionable at a perineum of a user such that, when located thereat, the wall member (11) spaces the fluid outlet (10) a from the user's anus and tends to prevent fluid from reaching that side of the wall member (11) opposite to the fluid outlet (10) a side of the wall member (11). The flow directing member (2) is optionally a detachable cleaning head (10). The wall member (11) can be formed integrally with the head (10) to project orthogonally therefrom and intermediate a first head end (10b) connectable to a fluid source line (12) and a second opposite head end (10c) near which the fluid outlet (10a) is located.

Abstract: An anal cleaning device (1) includes a fluid flow directing member (2) connectable to a fluid source (14). The member (2) has a fluid outlet 10a for directing fluid from the source out of the member. A wall member (11) projects out from the flow directing member (2) near the fluid outlet (10a). The wall member (11) is positionable at a perineum of a user such that, when located thereat, the wall member (11) spaces the fluid outlet (10) a from the user's anus and tends to prevent fluid from reaching that side of the wall member (11) opposite to the fluid outlet (10) a side of the wall member (11). The flow directing member (2) is optionally a detachable cleaning head (10). The wall member (11) can be formed integrally with the head (10) to project orthogonally therefrom and intermediate a first head end (10b) connectable to a fluid source line (12) and a second opposite head end (10c) near which the fluid outlet (10a) is located.

Abstract: A device for the preparation of thrombin or other blood products from whole blood, plasma, or a plasma fraction comprising: a reaction chamber having an inlet port and an outlet port; a filter located adjacent to the outlet port; an activating agent located inside the reaction chamber, the activating agent providing a surface for reaction; and an absorbent located inside the reaction chamber.

Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine engine that facilitates reducing combustor chamber dump pressure losses to improve combustor and engine performance is described. The combustor includes a diffuser that diffuses airflow directed into the combustor. The diffuser includes an outer wall, an inner wall, and a plurality of splitter vanes between the outer wall and the inner wall. The splitter vanes are spaced radially apart, and each is spaced radially from a respective diffuser wall such that an outer passage, an inner passage, and a central passage are defined by the splitter vanes.

Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine engine that facilitates reducing combustor chamber dump pressure losses to improve combustor and engine performance is described. The combustor includes a diffuser that diffuses airflow directed into the combustor. The diffuser includes an outer wall, an inner wall, and a plurality of splitter vanes between the outer wall and the inner wall. The splitter vanes are spaced radially apart, and each is spaced radially from a respective diffuser wall such that an outer passage, an inner passage, and a central passage are defined by the splitter vanes.