Abstract: A catheter includes a catheter body, a first lumen extending through the catheter body, one or more second lumens extending through the catheter body, and two or more capillaries extending from the catheter body and coupled to the second lumens. The first lumen performs at least one of receiving a sample of the blood from a vasculature of the patient or measuring a parameter of the blood. The second lumens receive a gas enriched liquid from a gas enriched liquid source. The capillaries receive the gas enriched liquid from the one or more second lumens and to simultaneously dispense respective streams of the gas enriched liquid directly into the vasculature, such that the streams of the gas enriched liquid intersect and mix with the blood in a region beyond an end of the catheter body and beyond the first lumen.

Abstract: An airflow measurement device for use in measurement of dynamic pressure of an airflow comprises a channel having an inlet region for receiving the airflow, the inlet region being shaped to direct received airflow in a longitudinal direction with respect to the channel. The airflow measurement device further comprises one or more pressure measurement orifices positioned for measurement of pressure of at least part of the airflow after the airflow has been directed, by the inlet region of the channel, in a longitudinal direction with respect to the channel; and a plurality of further pressure measurement orifices located on an internal surface of the inlet region of the channel, wherein the plurality of further pressure measurement orifices are positioned for measurement of a direction of the received airflow.

Abstract: An airflow measurement device for use in measurement of dynamic pressure of an airflow comprises a channel having an inlet region for receiving the airflow, the inlet region being shaped to direct received airflow in a longitudinal direction with respect to the channel. The airflow measurement device further comprises one or more pressure measurement orifices positioned for measurement of pressure of at least part of the airflow after the airflow has been directed, by the inlet region of the channel, in a longitudinal direction with respect to the channel; and a plurality of further pressure measurement orifices located on an internal surface of the inlet region of the channel, wherein the plurality of further pressure measurement orifices are positioned for measurement of a direction of the received airflow.

Abstract: Apparatus for oxygenating and pumping blood includes a housing defining a blood flow path including, in series, a gas collection plenum, a pump space and a blood oxygenation element. A pump disposed in the pump space is configured to draw blood from the gas collection plenum and propel blood from the pump space through a heat exchanger and the blood oxygenation element. The heat exchanger includes a heat exchange plate and a coolant space.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of yeasts to produce spiroketal fragrance materials. The preferred yeasts used in the method of the invention are Bensingtonia ciliate and Cryptococcus laurentii.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for providing secondary or backup Internet access are disclosed. The system includes a local network server having a primary router for directing data to/from a primary Internet backbone and a secondary router for directing data to/from a secondary Internet backbone. The primary router is connected to a primary local communications circuit employing a primary transmission medium. A primary point of presence is connected to the primary local communication circuit, and thereby provides primary Internet access via a primary Internet backbone. The secondary router is connected to a secondary local communications circuit employing a secondary transmission medium different than the primary transmission medium. A secondary point of presence is connected to the secondary local communication circuit, and thereby provides secondary Internet access via a secondary Internet backbone.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for providing secondary or backup Internet access are disclosed. The system includes a local network server having a primary router for directing data to/from a primary Internet backbone and a secondary router for directing data to/from a secondary Internet backbone. The primary router is connected to a primary local communications circuit employing a primary transmission medium. A primary point of presence is connected to the primary local communication circuit, and thereby provides primary Internet access via a primary Internet backbone. The secondary router is connected to a secondary local communications circuit employing a secondary transmission medium different than the primary transmission medium. A secondary point of presence is connected to the secondary local communication circuit, and thereby provides secondary Internet access via a secondary Internet backbone.

Abstract: A draw bar and universal mount for a trailer hitch comprises a base plate including a first section, a second section and at least two rows of apertures. Furthermore, the draw bar and universal mount includes a shank having a first portion, a second portion and a central portion, the central portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. The shank includes at least one opening and one end disposed on the base plate. The base plate and shank are fabricated from an integral, continuous piece of material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to recombinant methods for making a desired pegylated protein and pooling of same. These method(s) yield a polypeptide product containing reduced levels of aggregate thereof pooled to provide the desired pegylated isoforms thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to conductive heaters, and has its objective to provide a material that exhibits a uniform heating effect over the full area of the heater, relatively free from hot and cold spots, a further objective being to maintain the heater pliable. These objectives are met by a conductive material comprising finely divided carbon particles uniformly dispersed in an elastomeric carrier there being carbon particle levels of 20% to 75% by dry weight to carrier levels. Preferably, the carrier is an elastomeric polymer.

Abstract: Security systems and methods control access at remote locations protected by electronic locks. Users open or otherwise manipulate an electronic lock via an electronic key device. The electronic key device may be an open architecture PDA programmed to function as an electronic key device, while retaining its general-purpose PDA functionality. Alternatively, the electronic key device may be a special-purpose device designed to function as an electronic key device. The key device and the lock box communicate with each other, preferably, by infrared techniques. The lock box and the key device are administered by a central authority via a central computer, which coordinates all security measures through the use of, e.g., frequent updates; tokens that the key device cannot read; checksums, including Message Authentication Codes; and encryption. A plurality of key devices may be programmed to open the same lock box. A key device may open a plurality of lock boxes.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for filming motion pictures includes a lamp housing having a rear bezel and a front three-sided frame. A rear reflector slidably attaches to the rear of the lamp housing over the bezel. A snoot has a rear bezel slidably fit into the three-sided front frame on the lamp housing. The snoot has a front frame similar or identical to the front frame on the lamp housing, so that a second snoot can be slidably attached onto the first snoot. The frames form slots for receiving and holding gels. The lighting fixture may used as a simple open front reflective lighting fixture, or the snoots or gels may be added to achieve various lighting conditions.

Abstract: A foldable board is useful for developing, presenting to clients and storing key video and audio portions of proposed TV commercials. The board preferably has three panels joined together by a decorative backing or cover and foldable along vertical lines. Each panel has a front facing having two or more vertically spaced windows cut out in the shape of a TV screen and adjacent the window is a slot through which a sketch of a TV scene may be inserted. Below each window is space to attach a label bearing an audio statement corresponding to the video scene in the window. Behind the facing is a sheet of vinyl or other material and behind the vinyl is a stiffener of cardboard or the like. Each sketch is inserted through the appropriate slit and adheres to the vinyl by friction and tight fit. Scenes and labels may be changed as production of the commercial develops.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing flexible card-clothing for use in textile carding comprising the steps of producing a foamed polyvinylchloride compound having a density of between 0.6 and 1.00 grams per cubic centimeter; applying a sealing coat of a material which is compatible with the foamed compound to a fabric layer; applying a layer of the foamed p.v.c. onto the seaing coat to produce a finished foam layer of between 2 and 5 millimeters thickness on the fabric; heating the applied foamed layer to p.v.c. to cause the foamed layer to fuse; applying a surface layer of sealing material onto the exposed surface of the foamed layer to provide a smooth non-absorbent external surface, with the fabric, foamed p.v.c and surface layer together forming a composite foundation face, combining the foundation face with a foundation back to form a laminated foundation, and then inserting card-clothing wires into the foundation so that parts of the wires project from the surface layer.

Abstract: Textile-finishing agents are provided by compounds of the formula(Rf).sub.m --A-- (X).sub.nwherein Rf represents a fluorocarbon chain, A represents a linking group, X represents a sulphonazide or azidoformate group and m and n are integers. The Rf group may be a linear or branched fluorocarbon chain containing 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and the linking group A may be a simple organic linking group or it may be a macromolecular linking group. The simple linking groups may have one or more fluorocarbon chains and one or more azido groups attached thereto, while the macromolecular linking groups may have a considerable number of fluorocarbon and/or azido groups attached thereto.