Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of methods and compositions for detecting recombinant cationic ferritin imaging agents. Also provided are transgenic microorganisms capable of synthesizing a recombinant ferritin imaging agent and methods of making the same. The imaging agents described herein can be used to effectively and noninvasively detect renal pathologies and are suitable for use in a number of imaging modalities.

Abstract: A method of mapping autoregulation of a kidney using magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is provided. The method includes acquiring a time series of MR images of a subject while the subject is at rest by acquiring MR images of an imaging region repeatedly over a period of time by applying a pulse sequence. The imaging region includes at least a kidney of the subject. The method also includes analyzing the time series of MR images along a temporal dimension, and identifying features associated with autoregulation of the kidney including tubuloglomerular feedback (TGF) in voxels of the MR images based on the analysis. The method further includes generating a map and/or a metric of the autoregulation based on the identified features, and outputting the map and/or the metric.

Abstract: A bi-directional overrunning clutch differential is configured to transmit power from an input shaft to a first output shaft and a second output shaft in a vehicle. The differential includes a differential housing having a first bearing seat and a second bearing seat. A first bearing is carried by the differential housing in the first bearing seat, and a second bearing is carried by the differential housing in the second bearing seat. A first retaining ring secures the first bearing in the first bearing seat, and a second retaining ring secures the second bearing in the second bearing seat. A first output hub is carried by the first bearing for rotation relative to the differential housing, and a second output hub is carried by the second bearing for rotation relative to the differential housing.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of methods and compositions for detecting recombinant cationic ferritin imaging agents. Also provided are transgenic microorganisms capable of synthesizing a recombinant ferritin imaging agent and methods of making the same. The imaging agents described herein can be used to effectively and noninvasively detect renal pathologies and are suitable for use in a number of imaging modalities.

Abstract: A bi-directional overrunning clutch differential is configured to transmit power from an input shaft to a first output shaft and a second output shaft in a vehicle. The differential includes a differential housing having a first bearing seat and a second bearing seat. A first bearing is carried by the differential housing in the first bearing seat, and a second bearing is carried by the differential housing in the second bearing seat. A first retaining ring secures the first bearing in the first bearing seat, and a second retaining ring secures the second bearing in the second bearing seat. A first output hub is carried by the first bearing for rotation relative to the differential housing, and a second output hub is carried by the second bearing for rotation relative to the differential housing.

Abstract: An improved protective breathing apparatus having a vent hole or one way valve incorporated into the inhalation duct so that the breathing apparatus can safely vent and release a pressure differential during the opening of the storage bag from vacuum storage. The use of an air pressure relief mechanism prevents the rupture of the duct and preserves the integrity of the device.

Abstract: An improved protective breathing apparatus having a vent hole or one way valve incorporated into the inhalation duct so that the breathing apparatus can safely vent and release a pressure differential during the opening of the storage bag from vacuum storage. The use of an air pressure relief mechanism prevents the rupture of the duct and preserves the integrity of the device.

Abstract: A skate having a detachable assembly comprising a use element selected from an ice skate blade, a roller skate assembly and an in-line roller skate assembly. The skate includes a shoe having a protrusion extending from the sole and into locking engagement with a corresponding socket in the detachable assembly. The protrusion including a cavity with a lateral recess which receives a corresponding engaging member of a coupling member disposed partially in the socket. The coupling member includes an actuating member selectively movable between a locking position where the engaging member is biased radially outwardly into engagement with the lateral recess, and a release position where the engaging member biased radially inwardly out of engagement with the lateral recess.

Abstract: A skate having a detachable assembly comprising a use element selected from an ice skate blade, a roller skate assembly and an in-line roller skate assembly. The skate includes a shoe having a protrusion extending from the sole and into locking engagement with a corresponding socket in the detachable assembly. The protrusion including a cavity with a lateral recess which receives a corresponding engaging member of a coupling member disposed partially in the socket. The coupling member includes an actuating member selectively movable between a locking position where the engaging member is biased radially outwardly into engagement with the lateral recess, and a release position where the engaging member biased radially inwardly out of engagement with the lateral recess.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new tungsten-iron-Ferritin nanoparticle and uses thereof in imaging.

Abstract: A method for improving productivity operations may include receiving elements of a first and second array which produces a productivity matrix. Further included may be receiving matrix events having an input, an output, and an activity step, receiving the input and activity step, and outputting the output. The input, activity step, and output may enable standardization of productivity improvement. A method may also include supplying elements of the first and second array to produce a productivity matrix and generating matrix events which include an input, output, and activity step. A system for improving productivity operations may include a computer configured to receive elements of the first and second arrays which produces a productivity matrix. The computer may receive matrix events having an input, output, and activity step, receive the input and activity step, and output an output all of which together may enable standardization of productivity improvement.

Abstract: The invention provides a fluid delivery system, including a mounting structure, a plurality of rows of locator alignment components secured to the mounting structure, a plurality of rows of fluid connecting pieces, each having inlet and outlet ports and a fluid communication passage interconnecting the ports, the fluid connecting pieces being arranged in pairs, each pair including two of the fluid connecting pieces located next to one another in a respective row of fluid connecting components, the fluid connecting pieces of each pair being releasably held by and aligned relative to one another by a respective one of the locator alignment components, and a plurality of manifold pieces extending transverse to the rows of fluid connecting pieces, at least one manifold piece having a manifold passage with a center line crossing over a center line interconnecting the farthest ports of one of the pairs and being removable without removing the locator alignment component by which the respective pair is held from the

Abstract: The invention provides a fluid delivery system, including a mounting structure, a plurality of rows of locator alignment components secured to the mounting structure, a plurality of rows of fluid connecting pieces, each having inlet and outlet ports and a fluid communication passage interconnecting the ports, the fluid connecting pieces being arranged in pairs, each pair including two of the fluid connecting pieces located next to one another in a respective row of fluid connecting components, the fluid connecting pieces of each pair being releasably held by and aligned relative to one another by a respective one of the locator alignment components, and a plurality of manifold piece extending transverse to the rows of fluid connecting pieces, at least one manifold piece having a manifold passage with a center line crossing over a center line interconnecting the farthest ports of one of the pairs and being removable without removing the locator alignment component by which the respective pair is held from the

Abstract: The invention provides a fluid delivery system, including a mounting structure, a plurality of rows of locator alignment components secured to the mounting structure, a plurality of rows of fluid connecting pieces, each having inlet and outlet ports and a fluid communication passage interconnecting the ports, the fluid connecting pieces being arranged in pairs, each pair including two of the fluid connecting pieces located next to one another in a respective row of fluid connecting components, the fluid connecting pieces of each pair being releasably held by and aligned relative to one another by a respective one of the locator alignment components, and a plurality of manifold pieces extending transverse to the rows of fluid connecting pieces, at least one manifold piece having a manifold passage with a center line crossing over a center line interconnecting the farthest ports of one of the pairs and being removable without removing the locator alignment component by which the respective pair is held from the

Abstract: The present invention provides a computerized near-real time resource deployment decision analysis tool providing a graphical user interface using perception-action icons that enables instant comparison of various resource parameters as well as progress according to plan, and a method thereof. The graphical user interface and method thereof provides an effective interface design strategy for both law-driven (e.g., process control) and intent-driven (e.g., information retrieval) domains using perception-action icons. Results unequivocally indicate that a graphical user interface with perception-action icons produced significantly better performance over prior art methods.

Abstract: Device and methods for the removal of phospholipids from biological samples are disclosed and described. Removal of phospholipids may be desirable for the analysis of the phospholipids themselves, or to prevent the phospholipids from conflicting with and effectively masking other analytes in the sample for which identification or quantification is sought.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide system and methods for design of the fluid delivery systems. One embodiment of the present invention includes a design program that is executable to provide a graphical user interface that allows a user to specify architecture independent flow functionalities for locations in a schematic of a fluid delivery system and specify an architecture independent component type corresponding to a flow functionality for at least one location for which the user specified a flow functionality. The design program can then determine architecture dependent flow routing parts for the schematic locations for which the user specified flow functionalities for one or more architectures.

Abstract: The invention provides a fluid delivery system, including a mounting structure, a plurality of rows of locator alignment components secured to the mounting structure, a plurality of rows of fluid connecting pieces, each having inlet and outlet ports and a fluid communication passage interconnecting the ports, the fluid connecting pieces being arranged in pairs, each pair including two of the fluid connecting pieces located next to one another in a respective row of fluid connecting components, the fluid connecting pieces of each pair being releasably held by and aligned relative to one another by a respective one of the locator alignment components, and a plurality of manifold pieces extending transverse to the rows of fluid connecting pieces, at least one manifold piece having a manifold passage with a center line crossing over a center line interconnecting the farthest ports of one of the pairs and being removable without removing the locator alignment component by which the respective pair is held from the