Abstract: A flavonoid slurry and a method for preparing a flavonoid slurry comprising the steps of combining water and flavonoid; mixing the water and flavonoid to obtain a flavonoid-water mixture; and homogenizing the mixture to obtain a flavonoid-water slurry.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking and positioning a continuous cast strand in a casting plant. Lateral positions and, optionally, elevational positions of a cast strand are monitored by sensors as casting proceeds and are fed to a computer-based system as corresponding position information where the information is stored as associated data. The computer-based system processes the associated data and generates corresponding control signals which are used to control at least one correcting device to maintain desired orientation of the cast strand as casting proceeds.

Abstract: A method for producing vegetable or fruit juice having pre-selected characteristics based on classification and separation by non-destructive testing of the vegetables or fruit from which the juice is made.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking and positioning a continuous cast strand in a casting plant. Lateral positions and, optionally, elevational positions of a cast strand are monitored by sensors as casting proceeds and are fed to a computer-based system as corresponding position information where the information is stored as associated data. The computer-based system processes the associated data and generates corresponding control signals which are used to control at least one correcting device to maintain desired orientation of the cast strand as casting proceeds.

Abstract: A bayonet electrical connector has a spring loaded safety pin for locking the bayonet coupling. The pin projects into a recess, and a sleeve surrounds the part having the recess. The sleeve has a tab which projects into the recess, the sleeve being slidable to make the tab depress the pin against the spring bias of the pin, thereby to enable subsequent disconnection of the bayonet coupling. This design maintains a locking mechanism to prevent accidental decoupling of the bayonet connection, but makes the decoupling process simpler, by using, sliding of the sleeve and twisting to release the bayonet coupling.

Abstract: A bayonet electrical connector has a spring loaded safety pin for locking the bayonet coupling. The pin projects into a recess, and a sleeve surrounds the part having the recess. The sleeve has a tab which projects into the recess, the sleeve being slidable to make the tab depress the pin against the spring bias of the pin, thereby to enable subsequent disconnection of the bayonet coupling. This design maintains a locking mechanism to prevent accidental decoupling of the bayonet connection, but makes the decoupling process simpler, by using, sliding of the sleeve and twisting to release the bayonet coupling.

Abstract: A sensor interface assembly is used with a blood pressure measurement device to determine blood pressure of an underlying artery. The sensor interface assembly includes a base unit, a sensing unit and means for detachably connecting the sensing unit to the base unit. The base unit is pivotally attached to the blood pressure measurement device. The sensing unit includes sensing means for sensing blood pressure of each pulse as each pulse travels beneath the sensing means. The means for detachably connecting mechanically and electrically couple the sensing unit to the base unit.

Abstract: Blood pressure may be determined from a sensor-based monitoring device that non-invasively senses pressure pulses from an underlying artery. A user positions the sensor on the surface of an anatomical structure over the-artery, such as over the edge of the radius bone of the wrist, using an articulated placement guide. The placement guide has a predetermined shape that is generally conformable with the cross-section of the anatomical structure. As hold-down pressure is applied, pressure pulses are sensed by the sensor to produce data from which the blood pressure may be obtained. The articulated placement guide has a plurality of segments which are connected by articulation regions, and is capable of expanding significantly to fit a wide range of sizes of the anatomical structure on which the monitoring is being done. In this manner, a single articulated placement guide can accommodate a variety of different patients, from children to bariatric.

Abstract: A transportable vital signs monitor accommodates patients over a broad range of body sizes. The monitor has various universal vital signs sensor units attached to it, such as sensor units for blood oxygen saturation, temperature, and non-invasive blood pressure. The monitor has a graphical display and may have alphanumeric displays. The graphical display is for visually displaying various waveforms and other information of use to the caregiver such as an SpO2 waveform and a blood pressure waveform trend display. The graphical display may also display alphanumeric information. The transportable vital signs monitor may also include communications capability for transferring the vital signs, and in particular may include a short range capability such as Bluetooth for peer-to-peer communication of vital signs.

Abstract: Blood pressure including systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and pulse rate may be determined from a portable monitoring device that noninvasively senses at the surface of a patient's body pressure pulses that are influenced by blood flow in an underlying artery. As varying hold-down pressure is applied to the artery through overlying tissue, the pressure pulses are sensed by a transducer to produce waveform data. The varying pressure is applied automatically in a predetermined pattern using a pneumatic system, and is preferably swept in an increasing fashion so the waveform data from a series of pressure pulses are obtained with different amounts of force being applied. The waveform data from the sensed pressure pulses is analyzed to determine waveform parameters, and blood pressure is calculated in the portable monitoring device based upon the waveform parameters.