Abstract: A method of selectively recovering a lipophilic target substance. An insoluble adsorbent is exposed to a solution of the target substance in a lipophilic solvent. Adsorption of the adsorbent with the target substance is facilitated by addition of hydrophilic solvent, which is less hydrophobic than the lipophilic solvent, to the solution during or after exposure of the solution to the insoluble adsorbent, lowering the temperature of the solution or evaporating a portion of the lipophilic solvent. The adsorbent Is isolated from the solution. For desorbing and recovering the target substance, a hydrophobic dissociation fluid may be combined with the adsorbent, a temperature of the adsorbent may be increased or a portion of the hydrophilic solvent may be evaporated. A solution may be exposed to one or more adsorbents for recovering additional lipophilic target substances, recovering hydrophilic target substances or removing unwanted substances.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition, a combination product including the composition and a method of manufacturing the composition. The composition includes a particulate complex of API bound with a crosslinked polysaccharide micro sponge. The combination product includes a dosage form of the particulate complex within a container. The amount of the particulate complex is selected to provide a defined dose of the API. The formulation may be heated within the container by a vaporizer device, vaporizing the API and dissociating the API from the micro sponge as vapour, which passes through apertures in the container facilitating administration of the API by inhalation of the vapour. The apertures are sized to facilitate passage of the vapour but prevent passage the particulate complex. The API may be hydrophobic such as phytocannabinoids or hydrophilic such as nicotine. The pharmaceutical composition may be manufactured by driving binding of the API to the micro sponge in solution.

Abstract: An adjustable mount for mounting a component subjected to dynamically-varying loads decouples position adjustment of one axis from position adjustment along the other. The mount includes a frame between base and top plates. The frame has apertures for receiving positioners. The positioners abut sides that extend inward from the plates and into the frame. Actuating a positioners causes it to push its corresponding side. This causes relative motion between the frame and the positioner's corresponding plate. Movement interfaces guide these movements during adjustment and locking interfaces lock the frame and the corresponding plate into position after completion of adjustment.

Abstract: An antenna includes ribs that have been folded to fit within a frame, a conductive mesh coupled to the ribs, an arm that has been folded to fit within the frame, and a feed disposed at a distal end of the arm.

Abstract: An adjustable mount for mounting a component subjected to dynamically-varying loads decouples position adjustment of one axis from position adjustment along the other. The mount includes a frame between base and top plates. The frame has apertures for receiving positioners. The positioners abut sides that extend inward from the plates and into the frame. Actuating a positioners causes it to push its corresponding side. This causes relative motion between the frame and the positioner's corresponding plate. Movement interfaces guide these movements during adjustment and locking interfaces lock the frame and the corresponding plate into position after completion of adjustment.

Abstract: A method of selectively recovering a hydrophobic target substance. The method is applied to a solution of the target substance in a hydrophobic solvent. An insoluble polysaccharide is combined with the solution, the solution is passed over the insoluble polysaccharide or otherwise exposed to the insoluble polysaccharide. A hydrophilic solvent, which is less hydrophobic than the hydrophobic solvent, is combined with the solution or combined with the hydrophobic target substance and the insoluble polysaccharide after evaporation of the hydrophobic solvent to facilitate binding of the insoluble polysaccharide with the target substance rather than remaining in solution in the hydrophobic solvent. The cyclic polysaccharide is isolated from the solution. A dissociation solvent is combined with the cyclic polysaccharide for solubilizing the target substance from the cyclic polysaccharide and recovering the target substance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for shaping fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a holding structure in a cradle in a cradle system. Force are applied to the first fuselage section with an actuator system to a portion of the first fuselage section such that a first current shape of the first fuselage section changes towards a first desired shape for the first fuselage section to join the first the fuselage section to a second fuselage section.

Abstract: An antenna includes ribs that have been folded to fit within a frame, a conductive mesh coupled to the ribs, an arm that has been folded to fit within the frame, and a feed disposed at a distal end of the arm.

Abstract: A security latch apparatus for the interior of a school or industrial door hinged to open outwardly. The latch includes a lower mounting door bracket with a pivotable handle designed to fit firmly against the interior doorframe and prevent that door from being prematurely pulled open. A disengagement rod is provided for authorized personnel to manually undo a secured door from its exterior.

Abstract: A wound closure device includes first and second opposing members which open and close in a clam-shell configuration, skin penetrating needles and a pressure bar for applying pressure to close the wound when the device is closed, and releasable locking means for biasing or maintaining the device in a closed position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for shaping fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a holding structure in a cradle in a cradle system. Force are applied to the first fuselage section with an actuator system to a portion of the first fuselage section such that a first current shape of the first fuselage section changes towards a first desired shape for the first fuselage section to join the first the fuselage section to a second fuselage section.

Abstract: A security latch apparatus for the interior of a school or industrial door hinged to open outwardly. The latch includes a lower mounting door bracket with a pivotable handle designed to fit firmly against the interior doorframe and prevent that door from being prematurely pulled open. A disengagement rod is provided for authorized personnel to manually undo a secured door from its exterior.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a polyurethane compound comprises mixing together a polyol, a polyisocyanate compound and a catalyst and allowing the mixture to cure to form a polyurethane, and is characterized in that the catalyst is a neutral complex of a metal selected from Ti, Zr, Hf, Al, Fe, Bi or Sn and a multidentate organic ligand having: a) a number of anionic donor sites=x; b) a number of neutral donor sites, capable of forming a co-ordinate bond with the metal, =y; c) where x+y=from 5 to 8; d) x is from 2 to 4; e) the ligand molecule is of a size and conformation to enable each of the anionic donor sites and neutral donor sites to form a bond with the same metal atom.

Abstract: A vehicle component or apparatus usable in a motor vehicle is described herein, along with one or more examples of methods of manufacturing the same. The vehicle component may function to provide the feature of blocking water entering from a grille opening from reaching the engine. In situations where flooding occurs and the water level rises, thus immersing portions of the car such as the wheels, the vehicle component may block some of the water from rising beyond a certain level and thus reduce the likelihood that water may reach and damage the engine. In addition or alternatively, the vehicle component may function to separate air flow entering from the lower grille and upper grille openings, respectively, thereby increasing the efficacy of engine cooling by the air flows.

Abstract: An extendible exhaust system is disclosed for preventing exhaust gas seepage into the passenger compartment of a vehicle utilizing a pipe extender that slides along the tailpipe. The pipe extender has a retracted position and an extended position. The pipe extender moves from the retracted position to the extended position when the vehicle travels forward at a predetermined speed. When in the extended position, exhaust flows through the additional length of the pipe extender before exiting the exhaust system. Movement of the pipe extender from the retracted to the extended position may be by airflow traveling past the moving vehicle pushing on a flange acting as a sail against a tension spring. An electromagnet or motor drive system with a movement sensor may also be used to move the pipe extender from the retracted to the extended position.

Abstract: A wound closure device includes first and second opposing members which open and close in a clam-shell configuration, skin penetrating needles and a pressure bar for applying pressure to close the wound when the device is closed, and releasable locking means for biasing or maintaining the device in a closed position.

Abstract: An extendible exhaust system is disclosed for preventing exhaust gas seepage into the passenger compartment of a vehicle utilizing a pipe extender that slides along the tailpipe. The pipe extender has a retracted position and an extended position. The pipe extender moves from the retracted position to the extended position when the vehicle travels forward at a predetermined speed. When in the extended position, exhaust flows through the additional length of the pipe extender before exiting the exhaust system. Movement of the pipe extender from the retracted to the extended position may be by airflow traveling past the moving vehicle pushing on a flange acting as a sail against a tension spring. An electromagnet or motor drive system with a movement sensor may also be used to move the pipe extender from the retracted to the extended position.

Abstract: A vehicle component or apparatus usable in a motor vehicle is described herein, along with one or more examples of methods of manufacturing the same. The vehicle component may function to provide the feature of blocking water entering from a grill opening from reaching the engine. In situations where flooding occurs and the water level rises, thus immersing portions of the car such as the wheels, the vehicle component may block some of the water from rising beyond a certain level and thus reduce the likelihood that water may reach and damage the engine. In addition or alternatively, the vehicle component may function to separate air flow entering from the lower grill and upper grill openings, respectively, thereby increasing the efficacy of engine cooling by the air flows.