Abstract: The present disclosure relates to Oxygen Reduction Disposable kits (ORDKit), devices and methods for the improved preservation of whole blood and blood components. The improved devices and methods for the collection of blood and blood components provide for whole blood and blood components having reduced levels of oxygen. The devices and methods provide for the rapid preparation of deoxygenated blood and blood components for storage that improves the overall quality of the transfused blood and improves health outcomes in patients.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the treatment of diseases or conditions characterized by the buildup of fatty tissue, or hyperphagia, such as Prader-Willi syndrome, obesity, metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes, etc. A composition containing a monoclonal antibody directed against gastric inhibitory polypeptide is administered. This results in a reduced rate of weight gain, weight loss, and/or reduction in fatty tissue, and a marked decrease in lipid synthesis and accumulation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to Oxygen Reduction Disposable kits (ORDKit), devices and methods for the improved preservation of whole blood and blood components. The improved devices and methods for the collection of blood and blood components provide for whole blood and blood components having reduced levels of oxygen. The devices and methods provide for the rapid preparation of deoxygenated blood and blood components for storage that improves the overall quality of the transfused blood and improves health outcomes in patients.

Abstract: A resistor assembly including at least two connector elements and at least one strip-like or plate-like resistor element arranged between the connector elements. The resistor element has an upper side, a lower side and two longitudinal sides parallel to each other. The at least one resistor element is of a material of which the electrical conductivity is lower than the electrical conductivity of the material of the connector elements. The resistor element has, on at least its upper side or at least its lower side, at least one shaped element as a positioning aid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to Oxygen Reduction Disposable kits (ORDKit), devices and methods for the improved preservation of whole blood and blood components. The improved devices and methods for the collection of blood and blood components provide for whole blood and blood components having reduced levels of oxygen. The devices and methods provide for the rapid preparation of deoxygenated blood and blood components for storage that improves the overall quality of the transfused blood and improves health outcomes in patients.

Abstract: An arrangement of components for transferring electric current from a current-feeding component to a current-discharging component, including a first component, which feeds current to the arrangement or discharges current from the arrangement. The first component includes a first metallic material and, on at least one surface, has at least one spring lamella composed of the first metallic material and machined out of the first metallic material at the surface. The lamella is machined out of the first metallic material at the surface of the first component such that it is connected monolithically to the first component in a connecting region and, starting therefrom extends as far as a free end and, when deflected out of a rest position toward the surface of the first component, exerts a spring force directed away from the surface. A second component is in immediate contact with the lamella of the first component.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for checking a rivet, the rivet being transported from a rivet filling station along a transporting path in the direction of a riveting machine during operation of the riveting machine. The method is characterized in that the rivet is measured on the transporting path for determining a rivet geometry of the rivet. The disclosure similarly relates to a corresponding measuring arrangement for checking a rivet.

Abstract: A lift and position device and methods of use therewith designed to aid attendants in moving and propping the various selected body parts of a patient from atop a support surface, for example, a mattress. The device utilizes a base for stability, a separately powered screw jack, radial adjustment head, a cushion cradle and a single or plurality of fitted cushion(s) configured to optimally raise and lower a particular body part of a patient such as his or her arms, torso, legs, back and the like. All elements of the device are ultralight and ultra-strong, some or all of the components of the device being composed of Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, injection molded plastic, and Titanium. The device utilizes advantageous mechanics of jack technology modified to suit the specific needs of an attendant wishing to the lift, position or prop and secure a particular body part of a patient, for example, an immobile, obese or otherwise incapacitated patient.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a toner composition and a developer. The toner composition includes toner particles including a resin, a colorant; and a surface additive applied to a surface of the toner particles. The surface additive includes polyaniline doped strontium titanate (SrTiO3).

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a toner composition and a developer. The toner composition includes toner particles including a resin, a colorant; and a surface additive applied to a surface of the toner particles. The surface additive includes polyaniline doped strontium titanate (SrTiO3).

Abstract: System for monitoring intracranial compliance in a patient includes an intracranial pressure sensor, configured to obtain a measurement indicative of an intracranial pressure of a patient, a CO2 sensor, configured to obtain a measurement indicative of a CO2 level of the patient, and a processor, configured to determine an intracranial compliance from the measurements indicative of the intracranial pressure and the CO2 level. Methods for monitoring intracranial compliance in a patient are also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a device for measuring current intensities, including: providing a resistor arrangement having connection elements and a resistor element arranged therebetween in a current flow direction. The resistor element and the connection elements consist of different electrically conductive materials; forming a contact pin from the material of at least one connection element; positioning a printed circuit board with a conductor track and a passage bore on the resistor arrangement such that the contact pin projects through the passage bore and has on the side of the printed circuit board facing away from the resistor arrangement a protrusion; laterally widening the contact pin in the region of the protrusion by deforming the material such that the printed circuit board is mechanically fixed to the resistor arrangement; and producing an electrically conductive connection between the contact pin and the conductor track of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the treatment of ischemic heart disease and clinical conditions associated with ischemic heart disease. A composition containing a monoclonal antibody directed against gastric inhibitory polypeptide is administered. This results in cardioprotective effects against acute myocardial infarction, such as a decrease in circulating triglycerides, total cholesterol, and low-density lipoproteins, and an increase in the ratio of high-density lipoprotein to total cholesterol.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a toner composition and a developer. The toner composition includes toner particles including a resin, a colorant, a charge control agent, and a surface additive applied to a surface of the toner particles. The surface additive includes strontium titanate (SrTiO3), silica (SiO2), silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4) and a charge control agent.

Abstract: A method for creating a map of at least one parking infrastructure. Unoccupied parking spaces inside the parking infrastructure are registered. Items of path information and items of environmental information are received by an external server unit. Items of path information are subdivided into path segments. The path segments are rectified by the external server unit. A loop recognition is carried out in order to create a geometrical map of the parking infrastructure. On the basis of the items of environmental information, occupied and unoccupied parking spaces along the path are acquired in order to ascertain unoccupied parking spaces inside the parking infrastructure. An external server unit and a system are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems, methods, and apparatuses for the management, distribution, dispensing, and administration of consumer products, including over-the-counter and prescription medications through use of a product container labeling system and an optional integrated computer-based or online management system. In certain aspects, the invention relates to a product container comprising a hollow body, a child-resistant cap, and a specialized information label affixed to the hollow body.

Abstract: An arrangement of components for transferring electric current from a current-feeding component to a current-discharging component, including a first component, which feeds current to the arrangement or discharges current from the arrangement. The first component includes a first metallic material and, on at least one surface, has at least one spring lamella composed of the first metallic material and machined out of the first metallic material at the surface. The lamella is machined out of the first metallic material at the surface of the first component such that it is connected monolithically to the first component in a connecting region and, starting therefrom extends as far as a free end and when deflected out of a rest position toward the surface of the first component, exerts a spring force directed away from the surface. A second component is in immediate contact with the lamella of the first component.

Abstract: A squirrel cage rotor, is made up of a shaft, a rotor laminated core with rotor bars which are arranged in the interior, and short-circuiting rings with clearances through which the bar ends of the rotor bars extend out of the rotor laminated core. The rotor bars, on their surface, at least partially have an electrical insulation layer, wherein the electrical insulation layer is cohesively connected only to the surface of the rotor bars. The squirrel cage rotor is intended, in particular, for use in an asynchronous machine.

Abstract: A method for producing a foam component includes providing a particulate starting material in a mold, softening the starting material, inducing a pressure change within the mold to cause foaming in at least a portion of the softened starting material without the use of a blowing agent, and solidifying the foamed starting material.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to managing and sharing digital content, and, more particularly, to a web- or cloud-based platform providing for the contribution, management, and subsequent exploration and consumption of digital content in connection with printed content provided in a physical article, such as a yearbook or other memorabilia.