Abstract: An automated method for resolving a debtor's debt obligation to a creditor uses a rating algorithm that implements predictive analytics to determine an anticipated amount for which the creditor will settle the debt. A debt purchase amount to be offered to the Debtor to have a third-party entity fully assume the Debtor's debt obligation is calculated based on the anticipated amount for which the creditor will settle the debt and operating costs and profit margin of the third-party entity. An offer to the Debtor to have the third-party entity fully assume the Debtor's debt obligation for the debt purchase amount is generated and sent with a document indicating that the Debtor has agreed to transfer the Debtor's debt obligation to the third-party entity pursuant to the offer. The creditor is notified that the third-party entity has assumed responsibility for the Debtor's debt obligation and resolved the Debtor's debt obligation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a surgical evacuation device and associated methods of use. The presently disclosed surgical evacuator is configured for use during aerosol-generating procedures to protect health care workers from exposure to potentially infectious aerosolized particles.

Abstract: A baseplate of a substrate support assembly includes a cavity between an upper region, a lower region, and sidewalls of the baseplate, a plurality of pillars arranged in the cavity between the upper and lower regions, an inlet to supply a liquid to the cavity, and an outlet to vent vapor of the liquid. In another implementation, a baseplate of a substrate support assembly includes a first channel arranged in the baseplate, a second channel arranged above the first channel, a plurality of vertical channels connecting the first channel to the second channel, an inlet to supply a liquid to the first channel, and an outlet to vent vapor of the liquid from the second channel.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a processing chamber. A substrate support is within the processing chamber, wherein the substrate support is in thermal contact with a substrate. A cooling system cools the substrate support. The cooling system comprises a first refrigeration system. The first refrigeration system comprises a first refrigerant inlet for receiving the first refrigerant from a first refrigerant source outside of the refrigeration system, wherein the first refrigerant is at a first pressure, a first throttle, wherein the first throttle allows a controlled expansion of the first refrigerant, wherein the expansion of the first refrigerant cools the first refrigerant, a first heat transfer system, for absorbing heat and transferring heat to the cooled first refrigerant, and a first refrigerant return for directing the first refrigerant from the first refrigeration system at a second pressure away from the first refrigeration system.

Abstract: A rough vacuum pump system includes a primary vacuum pump and a secondary vacuum pump. The primary vacuum pump is an oil-free positive displacement pump, and has an inlet opening, an outlet opening, a compression stage between the inlet and outlet openings, and an intermediate gas passageway that connects to a gas flow path running through the compression stage. The secondary vacuum pump is connected to the intermediate gas passageway of the primary vacuum pump. The compression ratio of the primary and secondary vacuum pumps operating in combination is greater than that of the compression ratio of either of the primary and secondary vacuum pumps operating individually. A vacuum apparatus includes a tracer gas detector connected to an inlet of the primary vacuum pump.

Abstract: A rough vacuum pump system includes a primary vacuum pump and a secondary vacuum pump. The primary vacuum pump is an oil-free positive displacement pump, and has an inlet opening, an outlet opening, a compression stage between the inlet and outlet openings, and an intermediate gas passageway that connects to a gas flow path running through the compression stage. The secondary vacuum pump is connected to the intermediate gas passageway of the primary vacuum pump. The compression ratio of the primary and secondary vacuum pumps operating in combination is greater than that of the compression ratio of either of the primary and secondary vacuum pumps operating individually. A vacuum apparatus includes a tracer gas detector connected to an inlet of the primary vacuum pump.

Abstract: A purchase of debt system (“PODS”) and process that allows a debtor and entity using the system to financially benefit by exploiting the errors, fraud and inefficiencies contained in debts, such as medical bills. Specifically, the type of debt associated with, for example, medical bills is debt liability that has no asset(s) associated with it. The debtor is benefited by assigning the debt and associated liability, at a reduced price, to a third party (the entity using the system). The entity using the system then obtains a financial benefit by settling the debt, with the creditor, for an amount less than that paid to it by the debtor.

Abstract: Tracer gas leak detection is provided by a calibration system with a gas leak detector having a test port for receiving a sample containing a tracer gas and coupled to a vacuum pump; a calibrated leak for a calibration sample containing the tracer gas; a mass filter coupled to the test port for receiving the test sample in an operating mode, coupled to the calibrated leak through a calibrated leak valve for receiving the calibration sample in a calibration mode, having controllable transmission of the tracer gas and providing a filtered sample; detector detecting the tracer gas in the filtered sample; a programmable gain element providing a measured value of leak rate in response to the detector signal; and a controller configured, in response to a mode control signal, to operate the leak detector in the calibration mode over two or more working ranges using the calibrated leak.

Abstract: A garment such as a plate carrier has a front part and a back part which are held together by a plurality of buckles. The buckles are releasable manually, and also are simultaneously releasable as a group via a quick release mechanism that includes an actuator cord extending through a plurality of rings. Reassembly of the garment after actuation of the quick release mechanism is effected by buckling the plurality of buckles.

Abstract: Method and system to identify document rights by use of the Internet or other networking system and then perform action(s) based on the rights identified in the document. A log may be created where predefined information will be populated and that log will be viewable by the document owner or other person who has access to the log.

Abstract: Tracer gas leak detection is provided by a calibration system with a gas leak detector having a test port for receiving a sample containing a tracer gas and coupled to a vacuum pump; a calibrated leak for a calibration sample containing the tracer gas; a mass filter coupled to the test port for receiving the test sample in an operating mode, coupled to the calibrated leak through a calibrated leak valve for receiving the calibration sample in a calibration mode, having controllable transmission of the tracer gas and providing a filtered sample; detector detecting the tracer gas in the filtered sample; a programmable gain element providing a measured value of leak rate in response to the detector signal; and a controller configured, in response to a mode control signal, to operate the leak detector in the calibration mode over two or more working ranges using the calibrated leak.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to identify document properties by use of the Internet or other networking system.

Abstract: The present invention is a Healthcare Advocacy Program (HAP) that handles financial and administrative issues in healthcare for patients, providers, medical producers, employees and employers. The program advocates for treatment across a total continuum of healthcare, ensuring that proper treatment is provided, that payment for treatment is made, and that proper reimbursements by the payor occur. The program can be used by medical producers to ensure that their products can be obtained; by providers when appealing an MCO denial; by collection companies and by companies that purchase debt; and by employers wishing to have a positive effect on their bottom line.

Abstract: A system for providing notification of market information which includes a user computer for specifying a market condition to be monitored, and an electronic source of updated market data is provided. The system also includes a host computer system for receiving and storing the specified market condition to be monitored. Upon receipt of the specified market condition to be monitored, the host computer system generates and transmits confirmation data to the user computer. A monitoring program executable on the host computer system compares the specified market condition and the source of updated market data to determine if the specified market condition is found to exist. If found to exist, the monitoring program generates a signal. A transmitter responsive to the signal generated by the monitoring program transmits notification of the specified market condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a very low temperature or cryogenic refrigeration system with a scroll compressor and utilizing a mixed refrigerant that decreases refrigerant discharge temperature by refrigerant injection into the compressor.

Abstract: Refrigerant freezeout is prevented, and temperature is controlled, by the use of a controlled bypass flow that causes a warming of the lowest temperature refrigerant in a refrigeration system that achieves very low temperatures by using a mixture of refrigerants comprising at least two refrigerants with boiling points that differ by at least 50° C. This control capability enables reliable operation of the very low temperature system.

Abstract: Refrigerant freezeout is prevented by the use of a controlled bypass flow that causes a warming of the lowest temperature refrigerant in a refrigeration system that achieves very low temperatures by using a mixture of refrigerants comprising at least two refrigerants with boiling points that differ by at least 50° C. This control capability enables reliable operation of the very low temperature system.

Abstract: Refrigerant freezeout is prevented by the use of a controlled bypass flow that causes a warming of the lowest temperature refrigerant in a refrigeration system that achieves very low temperatures by using a mixture of refrigerants comprising at least two refrigerants with boiling points that differ by at least 50° C. This control capability enables reliable operation of the very low temperature system.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are found in a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a fluid inlet manifold, a fluid outlet manifold, a plurality of heat transfer channels configured to communicate with the fluid inlet manifold and the fluid outlet manifold, and packing located within the fluid inlet manifold. Further aspects of the invention are found in a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system includes a compressor and at least one heat exchanger coupled to the compressor. The at least one heat exchanger includes a header, packing located in the header, and a heat transfer channel. The heat transfer channel is configured to receive fluid passing through the header and the packing.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a cooling system that includes a first refrigerant cycle and a second refrigerant cycle. The first refrigerant cycle has a first refrigerant and the second refrigerant cycle has a second refrigerant comprising a mixture of cryogenic components. The disclosure is also directed to a cooling system that includes a first refrigerant cycle and a second refrigerant cycle. The first refrigerant cycle has a first refrigerant. The second refrigerant cycle has a second refrigerant comprising a non-reactive component. The second refrigerant is free of fluorocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons, and hydrocarbons. At least a portion of the second refrigerant is condensed in the second refrigerant cycle.