Abstract: A method comprising obtaining a bodily fluid from a subject; contacting the bodily fluid with an adsorbent material comprising a synthetic carbon particle (SCP) to produce a first filtrate having a level of disease mediators (y); contacting the first filtrate with an adsorbent material comprising the SCP and an anion exchange resin where the ratio of SCP to anion exchange resin is from about 0.1:100 to 100:0.1 to produce a second filtrate; contacting the second filtrate with an adsorbent material comprising the SCP and a cation exchange resin where the ratio of SCP to cation exchange resin is from about 1:100 to produce a third filtrate; and administering the third filtrate to the subject.

Abstract: Tailored chromatographic media and methods for using the tailored chromatographic media to purify mixtures extracted from cannabis to obtain a cannabinoid having greater than about 90% purity. In an embodiment, the tailored chromatographic media may comprise a porous resin and/or porous carbon and have a surface area of greater than about 900 m2/g, wherein the tailored chromatographic media may further comprise micropores, mesopores, macropores, wherein the tailored chromatographic media may further comprise at least two distributions of macroporous pore sizes, wherein the at least two distributions of macroporous pore sizes may comprise a first population having a macroporous pore size denoted x and a second population having a macroporous pore size denoted y, wherein a ratio of x/y may be about 1:1, and wherein the tailored chromatographic media may further comprise an anionic polysaccharide and a functional moiety.

Abstract: Methods for quantifying an amount of exosomes in subject derived biological fluid and comparing to a control provides for a method of identifying a medical condition. Removing an amount of the exosomes by adsorption and binding of the exosomes to an absorbent material, and administering the reconstituted biological fluid comprising a reduced amount of exosomes back to the subject also provides for a method of treating the identified medical condition.

Abstract: A carbonaceous material having a pore size (p) ranging from a lower limit (a) to an upper limit (z) and a bulk density (?) ranging from a lower limit (b) to an upper limit (y) where the comparative variability (g) defined as (y?b)/(z?a) is less than 1. Also, an adsorbent formed therefrom. Also, a chelating agent formed therefrom. Also, a film formed therefrom.

Abstract: A method comprising obtaining a bodily fluid from a subject; contacting the bodily fluid with an adsorbent material comprising a synthetic carbon particle (SCP) to produce a first filtrate having a level of disease mediators (y); contacting the first filtrate with an adsorbent material comprising the SCP and an anion exchange resin where the ratio of SCP to anion exchange resin is from about 0.1:100 to 100:0.1 to produce a second filtrate; contacting the second filtrate with an adsorbent material comprising the SCP and a cation exchange resin where the ratio of SCP to cation exchange resin is from about 1:100 to produce a third filtrate; and administering the third filtrate to the subject.

Abstract: A method of forming a carbon foam material comprises forming an emulsion may include a phenol formaldehyde and hexamine in monoethylene glycol and water, curing the emulsion to yield a cured resin, and carbonizing the cured resin to form the carbon foam material. Forming the emulsion may include dispersing the phenol formaldehyde and hexamine in the monoethylene glycol to form an initial solution, contacting the initial solution with the water to form an initial emulsion, and agitating the initial emulsion to form an agitated emulsion. The method may further comprise contacting the agitated emulsion with an oil. Also, a carbon foam material that may be characterized as exhibiting a density of less than about 0.500 g/cc, as exhibiting a compressive strength equal to or greater than about 200 psi, or both.

Abstract: A multiple-camera video surveillance system includes a first camera configured to stream compressed video and a second camera configured to take high-resolution snap shots, the first and second camera having overlapping views of a single location. An electronic storage medium stores compressed live video and/or high-resolution snap shots taken by the cameras. A processing device is configured to store data from the first and second camera in the electronic storage medium and assign datestamps to the stored data.

Abstract: An innovative and synergistic chemical composition is developed for enhancing a person's metabolism. Specifically, the chemical composition aids in increasing the thermogenic activity of the body, which encourages the metabolic conversion of the foods consumed by the person. This results in a loss of body fat and weight, without adversely affecting the person's nervous or circulatory systems. In addition, a method is presented wherein the person ingests a recommended dosage of the chemical composition prior to engaging in physical exercise, thereby allowing the chemical composition to be readily utilized by many of the people who may benefit from its effects.

Abstract: A composition and method for facilitating weight loss and aiding in the maintenance of a stable weight in humans, wherein a preferred embodiment of the chemical composition comprises a mixture of psyllium husks generally in an amount of between 72% and 88% by weight of the total chemical composition, natural marine shellfish extract, such as a high density chitosan generally in an amount of between 9% and 11% by weight, acacia generally in an amount of between 4.5% and 5.5% by weight, an amount of apple pectin generally in an amount of between 1.4% and 2.2% by weight of the total chemical composition, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) generally in an amount of between 1.8% and 2.2% by weight. An excipient may also be included generally in an amount of about 1% by weight of the total chemical composition. The method includes having a person ingest one or more unit dosages of the foregoing chemical composition with generally about eight ounces of water prior to a meal.

Abstract: A composition and method for facilitating weight loss and aiding in the maintenance of a stable weight in humans, wherein a preferred embodiment of the chemical composition comprises a mixture of psyllium husks generally in an amount of between 72% and 88% by weight of the total chemical composition, natural marine shellfish extract generally in an amount of between 9% and 11% by weight, acacia generally in an amount of between 4.5% and 5.5% by weight, an amount of apple pectin generally in an amount of between 1.4% and 2.2% by weight of the total chemical composition, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) generally in an amount of between 1.8% and 2.2% by weight. Magnesium stearate may also be included generally in an amount of about 1% by weight of the total chemical composition.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing cholesterol, facilitating weight loss and aiding in the maintenance of a stable weight in humans, wherein the composition includes at least one preferred embodiment comprising a mixture of oat bran generally in an amount of about 83% to 85% by weight, glucosamine HCL generally in an amount about 6% to 8% by weight, glucomannan generally in an amount of 5% to 6% by weight, an amount of apple pectin or other fruit or vegetable pectin generally in an amount of about 2% by weight. Stearic acid may also be included in the composition in an amount of generally about 1% to 2% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing cholesterol, facilitating weight loss and aiding in the maintenance of a stable weight in humans, wherein the composition includes at least one preferred embodiment comprising a mixture of oat bran generally in an amount of about 83% to 85% by weight, glucosamine HCL generally in an amount about 6% to 8% by weight, glucomannan generally in an amount of 5% to 6% by weight, an amount of apple pectin or other fruit or vegetable pectin generally in an amount of about 2% by weight. Stearic acid may also be included in the composition in an amount of generally about 1% to 2% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing cholesterol, facilitating weight loss and aiding in the maintenance of a stable weight in humans, wherein the composition includes at least one preferred embodiment comprising a mixture of oat bran generally in an amount of about 83% to 85% by weight, glucosamine HCL generally in an amount about 6% to 8% by weight, glucomannan generally in an amount of 5% to 6% by weight, an amount of apple pectin or other fruit or vegetable pectin generally in an amount of about 2% by weight. Stearic acid may also be included in the composition in an amount of generally about 1% to 2% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing cholesterol is provided for ingestion by humans to aid in absorbing and bind undigested fat for rapid elimination from the human body. This composition, in a preferred embodiment comprises at least one fibrous agent, such as psyllium, in an amount of generally about 85% by weight of the composition, an amount of glucosamine and preferably glucosamine HCL at generally about 6% by weight of the composition, and amounts of glucomannan, apple pectin, and stearic acid forming the other generally about 10% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition and method for the rapid elimination of fat from the human body, prior to digestion, is provided. A quantity of the chemical composition is intended to be ingested by humans, preferably with a glass of water prior to each meal, to aid in absorbing and binding fat, prior to its being digested, so that it may be rapidly eliminated from the human body, instead of stored as fat within the body. In a preferred embodiment the composition comprises at least one fibrous agent, and ideally, psyllium, in an amount of generally about 50% by weight of the composition, and an amount of glucosamine, preferably glucosamine HCL, at generally about 40% by weight of the composition, and amounts of glucomannan, apple pectin, and stearic acid forming the other generally about 10% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a filter having a peripheral frame and at least one filter media component includes a continuous conveyor for feeding a plurality of filter frames, in succession, to a plurality of workstations, each filter frame having a closed periphery with a generally upstanding leading flap, side flaps and a trailing flap, the workstations including: a) a first station including at least a pair of tools located so as to engage and open the side flaps; b) a second station including a media component supply roll, a cutter adapted to cut a predetermined length of media component; guide elements adapted to guide the cut length of media component for movement away from the cutter; and a reciprocable carriage adapted to receive the cut length of media component, the carriage having a motive drive adapted to accelerate forwardly to a position where the carriage is located directly above an opened filter frame on the conveyor; and forward and rearward flippers adapted to open the leading and trailing

Abstract: A motorized in-line blade roller skate having a longitudinally extending chassis plate with rear and front ends and several in-line blade roller members. A motor provides the necessary rotational movement that is transmitted through a cable to a gear assembly which in turn transmits it to a driving roller member. A bracket member is pivotally mounted to the rear end of the chassis plate and the driving roller member is rotatably mounted to the bracket. A clutch cable brings the driving roller member in contact with the rearmost roller member and thus transmitting the rotational movement to the latter. A second pivotally mounted bracket is provided for rotatably supporting the rear roller and is rigidly kept in place with, an adjustable linkage member. Adjusting this linkage member offset the wear and tear of the rear or driven roller and also permits a user to enhance gripping, preventing slip action, by bringing the rear roller member slightly below the plane defined by the other roller members.

Abstract: A moisture activated composition is provided for ingestion by humans to aid in absorbing and binding undigested fat for rapid elimination from the human body. This composition, in a preferred embodiment comprises a fibrous agent, such as psyllium, in an amount of generally about 80% by weight of the composition, an amount of glucosamine HCL generally about 10% by weight of the composition, and amounts of glucomannan, apple pectin, and stearic acid forming the other generally about 10% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in a filter assembly operation wherein filter components are seated within a filter frame such that the frame has a generally upstanding leading flap, side flaps and a trailing flap. The apparatus includes side flap engaging members adapted to push the pair of side flaps outwardly to provide clearance necessary to close the leading and trailing flaps. A stationary ski member located downstream of the side edge engaging members is adapted to close the leading edge, and a retractable ski member located at least partially upstream of the retractable side flap engaging members is adapted to close the trailing flap, thereby permitting the side flaps to be subsequently closed in at least partially overlapping relationship with the leading and trailing flaps. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for automatically placing valve vented bags on a filling spout. The apparatus includes a first table disposed adjacent a bag conveyor for sequentially receiving individual bags from the conveyor. A first bag clamp is disposed adjacent the first table for sequentially clamping the bags against the table. A first retractable suction cup device cooperates with the bags for opening the valve vent of clamped bags. A first bag gripper is located on a first carriage supported and guided by a first pair of rails. The first pair of rails are pivotally mounted such that the first carriage is alternately guided to a plurality of filling spouts. The gripper grips the open valve vented bag and transfers the open bag to one of the plural filling spouts.