Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to remotely testing virtual network functions with edge gateways. A method may include providing an application for receiving user inputs for testing a virtual network function (VNF); receiving, via the application, a first user input associated with adding an image of a virtual machine instance to the application; downloading, via the application, the image based on the first user input; receiving, via the application, a second user input associated with instantiating a service associated with the virtual machine instance; instantiating, via the application, the service based on the second user input; receiving, via the application, a third user input associated with testing the VNF with the edge gateway device using the image and the service; and executing, via the application, a test of the VNF with an edge gateway using the image and the service based on the third user input.

Abstract: A powered ratchet includes a motor, a mounting portion, and an output member configured to rotate in response to activation of the motor. The output member defines a drive axis. The powered ratchet also includes a release mechanism configured to selectively couple an anvil to the output member. The release mechanism includes a cover coupled to the mounting portion with a track and a locking member positioned between the mounting portion and the cover and operable to slide within the track between a locked position, in which the locking member engages the anvil to secure the anvil to the output member for co-rotation therewith, and a release position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the anvil to facilitate removal of the anvil. The release mechanism also includes a biasing member biasing the locking member to the locked position.

Abstract: A cell filtration assembly adapted to capture cells from a biological sample during centrifugation includes a centrifugation tube, a cell collection device adapted to be secured within a tapered end of the centrifugation tube and a funnel structure adapted to direct fluid into the cell collection device. The cell collection device includes a rectilinear structure that is adapted to permit fluid to flow through the rectilinear structure and a cell capture surface that is secured relative to the rectilinear structure. The cell collection device may be sectioned in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.

Abstract: Devices for physically separating biological samples and methods for separating biological samples are disclosed. An example device may include a vessel for holding a biological sample. The biological sample may include a plurality of cells and a fluid. A filter membrane may be disposed within the vessel and positioned adjacent to an end region of the vessel. An auger member may be disposed within the vessel. The auger member may be designed to drive cells within the biological sample into contact with the filter membrane.

Abstract: Filtration devices and methods for collecting, filtering, and/or processing biological samples are disclosed. An example filtration device may include a funnel member having a first end region and a second end region. A flange may be coupled to the first end region. A filter support portion may be coupled to the second end region. The filter support portion may include a base, a filter membrane coupled to the base, and a securing member for securing the filter membrane to the base.

Abstract: A cell filtration assembly adapted to capture cells from a biological sample during centrifugation includes a filter support member including a sample well and a filter membrane that spans the sample well. In some cases, the filter support member and/or the filter membrane may be adapted to be sectioned. In some cases, a protective element may be disposed over at least a portion of the filter support member in order to protect the filter support member from tissue processing reagents during processing of the cells captured from the biological sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combination products including bioactive glass and collagen as well as kits comprising the same.

Abstract: Compositions including crosslinked collagen and bioactive glass having an average pore size of at least 100 microns and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for performing online data queries and purchasing advertisements associated with business listings. The system for performing online data queries is a distributed computer system with a plurality of server nodes each fully redundant and capable of processing a user query request. Each server node includes a data query cache and other caches that may be used in performing data queries. The data query, as well as request allocation, is performed in accordance with an adaptive partitioning technique with a bias towards an initial partitioning scheme. Generic objects are created and used to represent business listings upon which the user may perform queries. Various data processing and integration techniques are included which enhance data queries. An update technique is used for synchronizing data updates as needed in updating the plurality of server nodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combination products including bioactive glass and collagen as well as kits comprising the same.

Abstract: Compositions including crosslinked collagen and bioactive glass having an average pore size of at least 100 microns and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: A method for initiating communication between at least two users of two or more users operating communications devices, at least one of which is a cellular telephone device, on a local area network (LAN) connected to a cellular telephone network having gateway access to the Internet network, the communication advanced according to priority profile exchange and matching between the users including the steps of: (a) activating the communications devices to exchange profile information with each other; (b) receiving profiles, each communications device receiving profiles from other participating communications devices, including the cellular telephone receiving profiles from a Web server in the Internet; (c) comparing the received profiles to local profiles stored on each of the participating communications devices or on the Web server in the Internet network, the matching performed according to priority criteria; (d) registering at least one match of profiles on at least one of the communications devices or on