Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods to treat a hyperproliferative disorder with ascorbate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, at least one chelating agent that enhances ascorbate redox cycling (EDTA) to form H2O2, and one or more anti-cancer therapies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for detecting and analyzing deposits in liquid-bearing systems. More particularly, the device relates to being able to detect and analyze deposits in a liquid-bearing systems such as industrial plants that use and store fluids. The method relates to being able to determine a distribution of the run time of a detected ultrasonic reflection signal and analyzing the distribution to determine if deposits are deposited onto a reflecting area.

Abstract: An aqueous polishing slurry having enhanced wettability comprises a detergent blend which includes an anionic alkyl sulfate-based detergent and an alkylbenzene sulfonate detergent together with particulate polishing abrasive.

Abstract: An engine includes a breather conduit, an intake conduit, and an air filter assembly. The assembly includes a filter element having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first aperture through the bottom wall, a second aperture through the bottom wall, and filter media extending between the top and bottom walls, wherein the first and second apertures are the same shape, the same size, and are equally spaced apart from the center of the bottom wall. The filter assembly also includes a case. The filter element is configured to be received in the case such that the breather conduit and the intake conduit are directed to and from the interior chamber of the filter element, respectively, whereby air filtered by the filter media mixes with unfiltered gases from the breather conduit in the interior chamber of the filter element prior to entering the intake conduit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for establishing and/or monitoring foreign structures in an extracorporeal fluid or in a fluid flow, in particular in blood or a bloodstream, wherein the fluid is monitored by means of ultrasound. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the features of the fluid state established by means of the ultrasound monitoring are processed by means of a multi-criteria ultrasonic analysis. The invention furthermore relates to a device for performing this method and the use of this device.

Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a chemical product is provided. The device may include a first portion connected to a second portion. Counterpoising locking features may secure the first portion and the second portion. A support member is disposed within the lower portion and adapted to support the product. The device may include a flexible enclosure contoured to and enclosing the rigid body and the product. The flexible enclosure may enclose a portion of the housing and the product, after which heat is applied to shrink the flexible enclosure. A handle may provide for ease of installation and/or removal of the device from a solid chemical dispensing system.

Abstract: A closed loop dispensing system comprises a connector connectable to a container for selectively dispensing the fluids from the container. The connector includes an outer cap having a first passage with an interior surface. The first passage can have variable cross-sectional areas over different regions of the first passage. The connector comprises a plug slidingly movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein, the plug allows passage of fluids present in the container in the open position, and the plug prevents passage of fluids out of the container in the closed position. The plug can have a variable cross-sectional area thereby preventing the plug from being disengaged with the outer cap or sliding out of the connector and into the container.

Abstract: A control knob (10) includes a base (14) and a shaped wall (12). A plurality of sensor elements (32) are located within and circumferentially spaced around said shaped wall. Processor circuitry (40, 50) is connected to the plurality of sensor elements (32) for controlling an end-use device. The processor circuitry (40, 50) senses user touch commands on both sides of the shaped wall (12), and determines user desired commands based on the sensed user touch commands.

Abstract: A closed loop dispensing system comprises a connector connectable to a container for selectively dispensing the fluids from the container. The connector includes an outer cap having a first passage with an interior surface. The first passage can have variable cross-sectional areas over different regions of the first passage. The connector comprises a plug slidingly movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein, the plug allows passage of fluids present in the container in the open position, and the plug prevents passage of fluids out of the container in the closed position. The plug can have a variable cross-sectional area thereby preventing the plug from being disengaged with the outer cap or sliding out of the connector and into the container.

Abstract: A closed loop dispensing system comprises a connector connectable to a container for selectively dispensing the fluids from the container. The connector includes an outer cap having a first passage with an interior surface. The first passage can have variable cross-sectional areas over different regions of the first passage. The connector comprises a plug slidingly movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein, the plug allows passage of fluids present in the container in the open position, and the plug prevents passage of fluids out of the container in the closed position. The plug can have a variable cross-sectional area thereby preventing the plug from being disengaged with the outer cap or sliding out of the connector and into the container.

Abstract: An application device exchanges application data via a cellular radio communication network with an application server. The application device has a memory providing write access for a control entity associated with the network. The application device receives an information element from a network management node operated by the control entity. The information element is indicative of regulation information that defines at least one time span or point in time that can be used for transmission of application exchange data between the application device and the application server. The application device receives an instruction from the network management node to store the regulation information in the device memory, and stores the regulation information. The application device subsequently initiates transmission of the application exchange data between the application device and the application server only at an allowed time that is in accordance with the stored regulation information.

Abstract: A method and system for reducing the effects of vibration and shock during transfer of an item on a pallet is provided. The system includes sleeves having recesses therein. The recesses are used to house dampening members, which reduce the vertical movement of the item on the pallet during transport of the item. Blocks may be positioned on the sleeves and may include apertures therethrough to house feet of the item being shipped to aid in providing lateral stability for the item during transfer. In addition, a transition member may be positioned between the feet of the item and the dampening member to increase the surface area on the dampening member to further aid in stabilizing the vertical movement of the item during transport.

Abstract: A detection system for determining spark voltage of a spark plug in a capacitive discharge ignition system is disclosed. The detection system may have a sensor circuit configured to detect occurrence of a spark by measuring a voltage on a low side of a primary coil. The detection system may also have an electronic control unit connected to the sensor circuit. The electronic control unit may be configured to receive a signal from the sensor circuit indicating that the voltage exceeded a threshold. The electronic control unit may be further configured to determine a spark time based on the signal, and determine a spark voltage based on the spark time.

Abstract: A filter element for an internal combustion engine includes a first wall including a first groove, a second wall including a first aperture configured to receive air from the breather conduit, a second aperture configured to deliver air to the intake conduit, and a second groove surrounding the first and second apertures, wherein the first and second apertures are equally sized, are the same shape, and are equally spaced apart from a center of the filter element, and filter media extending between the walls, wherein the filter media comprises pleated paper, wherein the filter media and the walls define an interior chamber, and wherein the first and second apertures connect to the interior chamber such that filtered air mixes with unfiltered gases provided through the first aperture prior to exiting the interior chamber through the second aperture.

Abstract: A bio-degradable seed coating composition for enhanced seed protection and propagation consists of a gelatin-based hydrogel formulation consisting of a naturally derived, hydrophilic protein, a sulfated or non-sulfated polysaccharide, a divalent cationic salt, and an azeotropic drying agent. The coating is readily applied to the seed and has enhanced drying functionality. The composition adheres to the seed surface and protects the seed during storage for improved shelf life while still being readily hydrated and water absorbent once planted in the respective growing medium.

Abstract: A system, method, and process improving the efficiency of the current workers compensation information supply chain, logistics and claims adjudication process and capture of data capture and analysis of work-related incidents. Employees, employers and insurance companies are legally, financially, ethically and morally compromised when unnecessary delays take place in the claims reporting process. Late reporting of an accident, injury or illness reduces the projected time line that it takes for an injured employee to return to full or partial health and the ability to return to work. Reducing lag time reporting reduces the financial exposure to the employee, employer and a workers compensation risk transfer facility also known as an insurance company. There is need for a fiduciary of claims information to have greater speed, reliability and accuracy of the information initiated through mobile devices and web portals through computers with Internet access.

Abstract: A filter element is provided for an air filter assembly of an internal combustion engine including a breather conduit and an intake conduit. The filter element includes a first wall, a second wall, filter media extending between the first and second walls, a first aperture in one of the first and second walls configured to receive air from the breather conduit, and a second aperture in one of the first and second walls configured to deliver air to the intake conduit. The filter media, the first wall, and the second wall define an interior chamber of the filter element. The first and second apertures connect to the interior chamber such that air filtered by the filter media mixes with unfiltered gases provided through the first aperture by the breather conduit prior to exiting the interior chamber through the second aperture into the intake conduit.