Abstract: A dedicated context cycling microprocessor which features a plurality of input/output circuits for receiving and transmitting information and an individual set of dedicated on-board resources for each plurality of processing contexts. A distinct processing context is provided for each of a plurality of the input/output circuits, and a timed context is also provided for concurrently scheduling multiple processing contexts and enforcing time constraints associated with this schedule. The timed context has a pseudo-queue list which represents an ordered set of data parameters and program memory addresses for scheduling each of the processing contexts. The dedicated on-board resources include a plurality of registers for each of the processing contexts, such as at least one general purpose register and a program counter. A multiplexer circuit is also provided for moving data between the input/output circuits, the dedicated registers of the processing contexts and the computational unit.

Abstract: A flexible inflatable polymer film filter assembly or device is provided in pouch or sleeve form for filtration of fluid comprising at least one fluid porous dead-end filter panel located internally within the pouch or sleeve with the opposite end edges of the filter panel sealed respectively to first and second polymer film fluid-barrier panels that form the pouch or sleeve so that the respective pouch or sleeve is divided into separate internal chambers, one of which may serve for collection of permeate fluid. The device has a flat two-dimensional form when empty but can assume an inflated three-dimensional form when containing fluid under pressure. The device being constructed of sterilizable thin plastic film, can be cut into transverse segments (for purposes of analysis, further processing, etc.) which can be a segment comprising each filter panel or a segment containing a liquid or non-liquid fluid permeate.

Abstract: A flexible inflatable filter assembly or device is provided in pouch or sleeve form for filtration of fluid comprising at least one fluid porous dead-end filter panel located internally within the pouch or sleeve with the opposite end edges of the filter panel sealed respectively to first and second polymer film fluid-barrier panels that form the pouch or sleeve so that the respective pouch or sleeve is divided into separate internal chambers, one of which may serve for collection of permeate fluid. The device has a flat two-dimensional form when empty but can assume an inflated three-dimensional form when containing fluid under pressure. The device being constructed of sterilizable thin plastic film, can be cut into transverse segments (for purposes of analysis, further processing, etc.) which can be a segment comprising each filter panel or a segment containing a liquid or non-liquid fluid permeate.