Abstract: An adjustable webcam cover is provided. Adjustable webcam covers of the present disclosure may comprise a first interlocking component and a second interlocking component that may interlock with one another. Adjustability of webcam covers of the present disclosure may be realized through positioning of the first interlocking component relative to the second interlocking component about a device comprising a webcam lens. As such positioning is adjusted, there may be a corresponding adjustment of volume of space defined by interlocked first and second interlocking components. Adjustable webcam covers of the present disclosure may be securable to devices that comprise a webcam that vary in thickness at a point of attachment of a webcam cover to such device. Such devices may include, without limitation, computers, tablets, monitors, and other similar sorts of devices. Also provided herein are methods for obstructing a webcam's field of view utilizing webcam covers of the present disclosure.

Abstract: In an embodiment, systems and methods for generating and using person-controlled identifiers are provided. Coverage data for patients, received from multiple payors or collected from submitted claims, is analyzed to identify patients across payors that are the same patient. A person-controlled identifier is associated with each patient and is linked to the coverage data for the patient for each payor. Accordingly, the person-controlled identifier may uniquely identify the patient and their associated coverage at each payor. In the event that the patient changes payors, the person-controlled identifier may be linked to the new payor. Later, when the patient receives medical care from a medical provider, the patient may provide the person-controlled identifier to the medical provider instead of their payor issued card or number. The medical provider may then use the person-controlled identifier to determine the payor associated with the patient and to determine eligibility.

Abstract: A specimen processing system is capable of processing specimens carried on slides. The specimen processing system can sequentially deliver slides and opposables to specimen processing stations. The specimen processing stations can use the opposables to apply a series of liquids to the specimens. The applied liquid can be moved along the slide using capillary action while the specimen processing stations control the processing temperatures. The applied liquid can be in a fluid-carrying gap. The opposable can contact the slide to vary a cross section of the fluid-carrying gap.

Abstract: A specimen processing system is capable of processing specimens carried on slides. The specimen processing system can sequentially deliver slides and opposables to specimen processing stations. The specimen processing stations can use the opposables to apply a series of liquids to the specimens. The applied liquid can be moved along the slide using capillary action while the specimen processing stations control the processing temperatures. The applied liquid can be in a fluid-carrying gap. The opposable can contact the slide to vary a cross section of the fluid-carrying gap.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for harvesting or separating one or more biological cells from an aqueous feed, a stream, a suspension, or any combinations thereof by providing the aqueous feed, the stream, or the suspension comprising the one or more biological cells in a tank or a vessel; providing one or more ion-exchange resins, wherein the ion-exchange resin is an anion-exchange resin; contacting the anion-exchange resin with the aqueous feed; binding the one or more biological cells to the anion-exchange resin; releasing or eluting the bound one or more biological cells by changing the pH; and collecting the released one or more biological cells to obtain a concentrated slurry or suspension of the one or more biological cells.

Abstract: A reverse phase extraction method for the recovery of triglycerides from aqueous slurries of algae is described herein. The present invention discloses the use of immobilized anion exchange and lipid binding resins. As the algae flows past the resin, triglycerides adhere while the bulk of the algae flows through. The lipids, useful for generating biofuels are then are eluted off the resin. The method of the present invention does not require prior drying of the algae, is inexpensive, and does not destroy the algal biomass which can be used for other purposes.

Abstract: A reverse phase extraction method for the recovery of triglycerides from aqueous slurries of algae is described herein. The present invention discloses the use of immobilized anion exchange and lipid binding resins. As the algae flows past the resin, triglycerides adhere while the bulk of the algae flows through. The lipids, useful for generating biofuels are then are eluted off the resin. The method of the present invention does not require prior drying of the algae, is inexpensive, and does not destroy the algal biomass which can be used for other purposes.