Abstract: The present invention relates to use of biopterin compounds such as 4-Amino-(6R,S)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-biopterin or 4-Amino-(6R,S)-7,8-dihydro-L-biopterin for treating a human patient suffering from a disease condition or disorder that is associated with an increased glutamate level. The invention also relates to the use of such biopterin compounds in a method of treating or preventing glutamate excitotoxicity (glutamate storm) in a patient suffering from a condition that has the potential to result in a pathologically high glutamate level in the brain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating a human patient suffering from brain injury. These method may comprise (starting) administering to a selected patient within a time period of ?12 hours or within a time period of >12 hours after the occurrence of the brain injury a therapeutically effective amount of a biopterin compound such as 4-Amino-(6R,S)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-biopterin. The invention also relates to methods of increasing the value of the extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (eGOS) of patients suffering from brain injury, thereby improving the condition of the patient.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to L-glutamine for use in preserving, improving or restoring kidney function or for decelerating and/or attenuating a decline in kidney function.

Abstract: A single use wall pass-through system having a fixed wall part attached through an opening in a wall and connected by at least one mounting flange. The fixed wall part includes clamping flanges used to provide a sealed connection between the fixed wall part and the hose or tube which carries the material from an outside area into another area defined on the inside of the wall. A combination gasket and clamp plate formed as one piece connects to the clamping flange via a clamping ring. The transfer hose and the combination gasket and clamp plate are preferably disposable.

Abstract: A single use wall pass-through system having a fixed wall part attached through an opening in a wall and connected by at least one mounting flange. The fixed wall part includes clamping flanges used to provide a sealed connection between the fixed wall part and the hose or tube which carries the material from an outside area into another area defined on the inside of the wall. A combination gasket and clamp plate formed as one piece connects to the clamping flange via a clamping ring. The transfer hose and the combination gasket and clamp plate are preferably disposable.

Abstract: A portable water heating system for use with a spa. The heating system circulates water from a spa, heats the water and returns the heated water to the spa. The portable heating system includes a housing that encloses a heater and a pump; a water intake hose; a water outlet hose; and a thermostat. The heating system may also include temperature-setting dials and flow and pressure regulating switches. A thermostat is also disposed within the portable spa heating system and is attached to the heater. The thermostat may be set to a predetermined temperature so that the heater, and therefore water temperature, may be controlled.

Abstract: In a method for depositing particles onto a substrate a flow of gas containing particles is provided along a flow path that bypasses a deposition chamber. The flow path may direct the flow of the gas containing the particles to a vacuum. To deposit particles onto a substrate in the deposition chamber, the flow path of the gas containing the particles is diverted into the deposition chamber so that particles are deposited onto the substrate. After a desired amount of particles have been deposited onto the substrate, the flow path of the flow of the gas containing the particles is changed to the flow path that bypasses the deposition chamber. A particle deposition system and a method for maintaining particle diameter during deposition of particles onto a substrate also are described.

Abstract: A system and process for obtaining near real time, non-destructive inspection and characterization of surfaces. The system includes an infrared light source which is directed on a surface to be inspected. A portion of the reflected light is gathered and directed through an optical filter arrangement which separates the light into a plurality of sets of wavelengths which correspond to particular physical properties of the thin film, such as absorbance. The intensity of each set of wavelengths is detected by optical detectors and the resulting signals analyzed to characterize the surface.