Abstract: A fluid displacement and pressurizing device which includes a housing, a first piston in the housing, a plunger which extends from the housing and has a second piston thereon, and an actuator that works to selectively lock the piston to either the housing or the plunger depending on the position of the second piston in the housing. Effectively, the actuator includes a first locking mechanism that locks and unlocks the first piston relative to the housing and a second locking mechanism that locks and unlocks the plunger relative to the piston. As such, the first locking mechanism is not only a locking mechanism but is also an actuating mechanism with regard to actuating the second locking mechanism.

Abstract: A fluid displacement and pressurizing device which includes a housing, a first piston in the housing, a plunger which extends from the housing and has a second piston thereon, and an actuator that works to selectively lock the piston to either the housing or the plunger depending on the position of the second piston in the housing. Effectively, the actuator includes a first locking mechanism that locks and unlocks the first piston relative to the housing and a second locking mechanism that locks and unlocks the plunger relative to the piston. As such, the first locking mechanism is not only a locking mechanism but is also an actuating mechanism with regard to actuating the second locking mechanism.

Abstract: A fluid displacement and pressurization device which provides both a substantial amount of thread engagement as well as provides for single hand control for all operational manipulations including maintaining a set fill volume, rapid filling and displacement, and pressurization and retention of evacuation positioning during balloon depressurization. The device allows for the use of one hand to not only transition the device from micro-movement control to macro-movement control, but also regarding rotating, pushing or pulling the handle of the plunger.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for identifying a transaction as a card on file payment transaction. The method may include receiving an authorization request message for a transaction from a merchant computing device, detecting payment account information and an identifier which are included in the authorization request message, where the identifier identifies the payment account information as being from a payment account on file, and authorizing the transaction based on the detected payment account information and the detected identifier.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for identifying a transaction as a card on file payment transaction. The method may include receiving an authorization request message for a transaction from a merchant computing device, detecting payment account information and an identifier which are included in the authorization request message, where the identifier identifies the payment account information as being from a payment account on file, and authorizing the transaction based on the detected payment account information and the detected identifier.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for identifying a transaction as a card on file payment transaction. The method may include receiving an authorization request message for a transaction from a merchant computing device, detecting payment account information and an identifier which are included in the authorization request message, where the identifier identifies the payment account information as being from a payment account on file, and authorizing the transaction based on the detected payment account information and the detected identifier.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for identifying a transaction as a card on file payment transaction. The method may include receiving an authorization request message for a transaction from a merchant computing device, detecting payment account information and an identifier which are included in the authorization request message, where the identifier identifies the payment account information as being from a payment account on file, and authorizing the transaction based on the detected payment account information and the detected identifier.

Abstract: A method processes a stable emulsion having components from whole-cell biotransformations such as cells, soluble cell components, organic solvents and/or water. In this connection, the emulsion, which is stable after the biotransformation, is mixed with further parts of organic phase, and subsequently the mixture is continuously stirred until a catastrophic phase inversion of the emulsion takes place while mixing; subsequently, this phase-inverted mixture is transferred to a settling container, where the phases of the emulsion separate from one another and can be separated from one another.

Abstract: A method of and system enabling asynchronous communication, whereby a message comprising an image or video is sent to one or more individuals or groups, a recipient of which is presented with the opportunity to capture an image, video, and/or auditory response, and to communicate that response to one or more of the sending individual, said one or more individuals or groups, or a second one or more individuals or groups.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for identifying a transaction as a card on file payment transaction. The method may include receiving an authorization request message for a transaction from a merchant computing device, detecting payment account information and an identifier which are included in the authorization request message, where the identifier identifies the payment account information as being from a payment account on file, and authorizing the transaction based on the detected payment account information and the detected identifier.

Abstract: A method of and system enabling asynchronous communication, whereby a message comprising an image or video is sent to one or more individuals or groups, a recipient of which is presented with the opportunity to capture an image, video, and/or auditory response, and to communicate that response to one or more of the sending individual, said one or more individuals or groups, or a second one or more individuals or groups.

Abstract: Aldehydes useful as H2S sulfide scavengers may be corrosive to some metals such as steel, iron and aluminum, but the corrosive effect of the aldehydes may be mitigated by employing a corrosion inhibitor selected from the group consisting of a di-basic soluble phosphate salt, a tri-basic soluble phosphate salt, a phosphate ester, a thiophosphate ester, a thioamine, a Mannich Reaction Product, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method processes a stable emulsion having components from whole-cell biotransformations such as cells, soluble cell components, organic solvents and/or water. In this connection, the emulsion, which is stable after the biotransformation, is mixed with further parts of organic phase, and subsequently the mixture is continuously stirred until a catastrophic phase inversion of the emulsion takes place while mixing; subsequently, this phase-inverted mixture is transferred to a settling container, where the phases of the emulsion separate from one another and can be separated from one another.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel C-1 substituted analogues of pancratistatin and 7-dexoypancratistatin of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof and the use of said compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of cancer The application also relates to processes for the preparation of said compound of Formula (I) and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: Aldehydes useful as H2S sulfide scavengers may be corrosive to some metals such as steel, iron and aluminum, but the corrosive effect of the aldehydes may be mitigated by employing a corrosion inhibitor selected from the group consisting of a di-basic soluble phosphate salt, a tri-basic soluble phosphate salt, a phosphate ester, a thiophosphate ester, a thioamine, a Mannich Reaction Product, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Aldehydes useful as H2S sulfide scavengers may be corrosive to some metals such as steel, iron and aluminum, but the corrosive effect of the aldehydes may be mitigated by employing a corrosion inhibitor selected from the group consisting of a di-basic soluble phosphate salt, a tri-basic soluble phosphate salt, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Aldehydes useful as H2S sulfide scavengers may be corrosive to some metals such as steel, iron and aluminum, but the corrosive effect of the aldehydes may be mitigated by employing a corrosion inhibitor selected from the group consisting of a di-basic soluble phosphate salt, a tri-basic soluble phosphate salt, a phosphate ester, a thiophosphate ester, a thioamine, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of techniques for autonomous testing of head-of-train (HOT) and/or end-of-train (EOT) devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for autonomous testing of HOT and EOT devices may include the steps of: causing a first device to enter a self-test mode, said first device being either an HOT device or an EOT device mounted to a first railway vehicle; transmitting, from said first device, a test signal to elicit one or more response signals from at least one second device within a communication range of said first device, each of said at least one second device being either an HOT device or an EOT device different from said first device; detecting, by said first device, said one or more response signals, if any; and determining a first operating condition concerning said first device based at least in part on the detection of said one or more response signals.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel C-1 substituted analogues of pancratistatin and 7-dexoypancratistatin of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof and the use of said compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of cancer The application also relates to processes for the preparation of said compound of Formula (I) and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for carrying out peptide synthesis comprising deprotecting an Fmoc-protected amino acid with piperazine while applying microwave irradiation to the deprotection reaction.