Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved filtration membrane suitable for filtration of blood in vivo. The improved filtration membrane is resistant to breakage with minimal areal penalty due to presence of a system of supports on the backside of the membrane. The minimal areal penalty is achieved by using supports that provide a hierarchical scaffolding that comprises ribs of two different heights as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher having a cabinet defining an interior, a tub located within the interior and defining a washing chamber with an open face, a door moveably mounted to the cabinet for selectively closing the open face, a dishrack located within the tub and moveable through the open face when the door is in an open position, and a pod tray positioned on an exterior front side of the dishrack or beneath a front side of the dishrack for holding detergent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermoplastic polymer matrix compositions for a continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite article, comprising at least one of poly(vinyl chloride) and/or chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride). Also disclosed herein are methods for formulating thermoplastic polymer matrix compositions suitable for impregnating continuous fibers for continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite articles, wherein the thermoplastic polymer matrix compositions have sufficient viscosity and thermal stability to impregnate continuous fibers and withstand thermal treatment at high temperatures and long residence times without decomposing.

Abstract: Filtration membrane with improved mechanical stability and increased resistance to pressure is provided. The filtration membrane is useful for in vivo implantable filtration devices, such as, an artificial kidney. In vivo implantable filtration devices are also provided.

Abstract: Hemofilters for in vivo filtration of blood are disclosed. The hemofilters disclosed herein provide an optimal flow of blood through the filtration channels while maintaining a pressure gradient across the filtration channel walls to enhance filtration and minimize turbulence and stagnation of blood in the hemofilter.

Abstract: A shock sag value generating assembly is disclosed. The shock includes an upper tube telescopically engaged with a lower tube, and the sag value generating assembly includes a first sag value generating component located relative to one of the upper tube and the lower tube and a second sag value generating component slidably coupled about an outer diameter of one of the upper tube and the lower tube.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermoplastic polymer matrix compositions for a continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite article, comprising at least one of poly(vinyl chloride) and/or chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride). Also disclosed herein are methods for formulating thermoplastic polymer matrix compositions suitable for impregnating continuous fibers for continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite articles, wherein the thermoplastic polymer matrix compositions have sufficient viscosity and thermal stability to impregnate continuous fibers and withstand thermal treatment at high temperatures and long residence times without decomposing.

Abstract: Filtration membrane with improved mechanical stability and increased resistance to pressure is provided. The filtration membrane is useful for in vivo implantable filtration devices, such as, an artificial kidney. In vivo implantable filtration devices are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fluid redirection system comprising a damper piston with a plurality of compression ports and a plurality of rebound ports. The damper piston also has a fluid ramp on a first side where the fluid ramp is of a shape that creates an angled exit for fluid exiting the damper piston.

Abstract: Hemofilters for in vivo filtration of blood are disclosed. The hemofilters disclosed herein provide an optimal flow of blood through the filtration channels while maintaining a pressure gradient across the filtration channel walls to enhance filtration and minimize turbulence and stagnation of blood in the hemofilter.

Abstract: Hemofilters for in vivo filtration of blood are disclosed. The hemofilters disclosed herein provide an optimal flow of blood through the filtration channels while maintaining a pressure gradient across the filtration channel walls to enhance filtration and minimize turbulence and stagnation of blood in the hemofilter.

Abstract: A fall arrest device, such as a self-retracting lanyard (or lifeline) including: a rotatable drum for winding a lifeline; and a brake arrangement comprising a rotatable brake body arranged to rotate in response to rotation of the drum; wherein rotation of the rotatable brake body applies a braking force to the drum as the lifeline is being retracted onto the drum.

Abstract: Methods of preparing 18F targeting biomolecules and small molecules with biological activity for therapeutic and/or diagnostic applications using fluorinated aromatic compounds. A fluorinated conjugated target tracer is synthesized and purified with temperature and solvent conditions that are mild for the tracer molecule. The purified fluorinated-conjugated target tracer is then labeled with 18F using 18F salts within a short reaction time, and with temperature and solvent conditions that are mild for the tracer molecule. The method provides a quick and convenient process that maintains the biological activities of the target molecules. The radio-labeled biomolecules may be used as contrast agents for Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved filtration membrane suitable for filtration of blood in vivo. The improved filtration membrane is resistant to breakage with minimal areal penalty due to presence of a system of supports on the backside of the membrane. The minimal areal penalty is achieved by using supports that provide a hierarchical scaffolding that comprises ribs of two different heights as disclosed herein.

Abstract: Hemofilters for in vivo filtration of blood are disclosed. The hemofilters disclosed herein provide an optimal flow of blood through the filtration channels while maintaining a pressure gradient across the filtration channel walls to enhance filtration and minimize turbulence and stagnation of blood in the hemofilter.

Abstract: Disclosed in an example embodiment herein is an airfield luminaire, comprising a housing, a light source in an interior of the housing, a sensor for sensing a condition associated with the housing, and control logic comprising a processor coupled with the light source and the sensor. The control logic is operable to obtain data from the sensor and determine a status of the airfield luminaire. In another example embodiment, a controller is operable to receive data representative of sensor data from the plurality of airfield lighting fixtures and determine the status of a selected one of the plurality if lighting fixtures based on the sensor data. In yet another example embodiment control logic that comprises a processor is operable to determine the present light output of a LED based on aging rate and amount of time the LED is operated at a plurality of temperatures.

Abstract: Hemofilters for in vivo filtration of blood are disclosed. The hemofilters disclosed herein provide an optimal flow of blood through the filtration channels while maintaining a pressure gradient across the filtration channel walls to enhance filtration and minimize turbulence and stagnation of blood in the hemofilter.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermoplastic polymer matrix compositions for a continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite article, comprising at least one of poly(vinyl chloride) and/or chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride). Also disclosed herein are methods for formulating thermoplastic polymer matrix compositions suitable for impregnating continuous fibers for continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite articles, wherein the thermoplastic polymer matrix compositions have sufficient viscosity and thermal stability to impregnate continuous fibers and withstand thermal treatment at high temperatures and long residence times without decomposing.

Abstract: A system for educational learning importation includes an input interface and a processor. The input interface is configured to receive a selection of educational information. The selection of educational information is made from a combined set of search results based at least in part on searching a real time source and a static source. The processor is configured to determine whether the educational information is allowed to be imported; in the event that the educational information is allowed to be imported, determine whether it is selected to import the educational information; in the event that the educational information is selected to import the educational information, import the educational information; and provide the educational information.

Abstract: Filtration membrane with improved mechanical stability and increased resistance to pressure is provided. The filtration membrane is useful for in vivo implantable filtration devices, such as, an artificial kidney. In vivo implantable filtration devices are also provided.