Abstract: A surgical drape includes a base sheet of thin, flexible material. The base sheet includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a first lateral side edge, a second lateral side edge, a top edge and a bottom edge. A first support member extends between the first lateral side edge and the top edge, and a second support member extends between the second lateral side edge and the top edge, the first and second support members being shaped and dimensioned to support the sheet in a tented configuration. The base sheet includes a first aperture formed therein and a second aperture formed therein. The first aperture and the second aperture are symmetrically positioned along opposite sides of the sheet relative to a central axis extending between the top edge and the bottom edge.

Abstract: Abnormal infective prion proteins are removed from liquids containing biologically active substances, particularly blood products, by filtration using a depth filter formed of a matrix comprising solid particles of porous material and having a pore size less than 6 microns. Preferably the filter is free of cationic or anionic charged material.

Abstract: A surgical drape includes a base sheet of thin, flexible material. The base sheet includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a first lateral side edge, a second lateral side edge, a top edge and a bottom edge. A first support member extends between the first lateral side edge and the top edge, and a second support member extends between the second lateral side edge and the top edge, the first and second support members being shaped and dimensioned to support the sheet in a tented configuration. The base sheet includes a first aperture formed therein and a second aperture formed therein. The first aperture and the second aperture are symmetrically positioned along opposite sides of the sheet relative to a central axis extending between the top edge and the bottom edge.

Abstract: A toolset comprising a set of computer software programs that support a family of configurable remote interface units for use in an aircraft. The software includes configuration data as to the function each unit is to perform, generic function templates defining how a function should be structured and template instances derived from the generic function templates. Specific template instances are selected that are compatible with a specific interface unit.

Abstract: A water/energy usage monitor for insertion into a hot water line. The monitor continuously records the flow of water and the temperature of the water in the hot water line by means of a flow sensor and a temperature sensor and calculates the energy used. When the energy used reaches a programmed level, the monitor will issue a signal.

Abstract: Prion infectivity adsorbed onto substrates (for example, chromatographic columns used to fractionate blood plasma) is removed by treatment with 2M sodium chloride. Optionally, the substrate is further washed with 0.1 M sodium hydroxide.

Abstract: A method for treating respiratory disorders comprises administering to a patient a pharmaceutical aerosol formulation comprising: (i) a compound of formula (I) or a salt or solvate thereof, wherein: n represents an integer 1 to 6; N represents an integer 1 to 15; R1 represents —(CO)xC1-9 alkyl or —(CO)xC1-9 fluoroalkyl, which fluoroalkyl moiety contains at least 1 fluorine atom and not more than 3 consecutive perfluorocarbon atoms wherein x represents 0 or 1; and R2 and R3 independently represent C1-3alkyl or hydrogen, (ii) at least one medicament, and (iii) at least one propellant.

Abstract: A method and system of executing duplicate copies of a program in lock step. Some illustrative embodiments are a computer system comprising a first processor executing a program, a second processor executing a duplicate copy of the program (the first processor and second processor executing their respective programs in lock step), a logic device coupled to the processors, and a shared device coupled to the processors through the logic device. The first processor presents to the logic device a first operation involving the shared device, and the second processor does not present an operation, or presents an operation that does not match the first operation. The logic device obtains a second operation from the second processor that matches the first operation, and wherein a single operation that matches the first and second operations is presented to the shared device.

Abstract: A method and system of determining the execution point of programs executed in lock step. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are computer systems comprising a first processor that executes a program, and a second processor that executes a duplicate copy of the program in lock step with the first processor. After receipt of a duplicate copy of an interrupt request by each processor, the first processor determines the execution point in its program relative to the execution point of the duplicate copy of the program executed by the second processor.

Abstract: A method and system of bringing processors to the same computational point. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are computer systems comprising a first processor executing a program, a second processor executing a duplicate copy of the program (but at different computational points in the program), and a shared main memory coupled to the first and second processors. When the processors each receive duplicate copies of an interrupt request, the processors are configured to bring their respective programs to the same computational points prior to servicing the interrupt request.

Abstract: A method and system of presenting an interrupt request to processors executing in lock step. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are computer systems comprising a first processor configured to execute a program, a second processor configured to execute a duplicate copy of the program in lock step with the first processor, and a logic device coupled to the processors. The logic device is configured to present an interrupt request to the processors when the processors are at substantially the same computational point in the program.

Abstract: Colorless, flavored, and carbonated beverages are disclosed, where at least one exemplary beverage includes at least 5% of the dietary reference daily intake (RDI) for a nutrient selected from an essential vitamin and an essential mineral, the 5% of the RDI for a specified nutrient being from a naturally-occurring source, and the naturally-occurring source being chosen from acerola juice, acerola juice concentrate, acerola powder extract, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed is a process for making a nutritive beverage product, the process including the steps of combining acerola juice and carbonated water and adjusting acerola juice concentration in the combination of acerola juice and carbonated water to yield at least 5% of dietary reference daily intake (RDI) of Vitamin C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved analytical method and apparatus therefor, in particular to a method and apparatus for continuous titration in which at least one parameter of at least one compound in a test mixture may be monitored as the composition of the mixture is continuously varied. The method comprises the steps of continuously mixing at least two component fluid streams to form a test mixture stream and passing the test mixture stream through a spectrophotometric detection zone, with the volume to volume ratio of at least two of the component streams forming the test mixture stream continuously and linearly varied with time by alteration of the relative proportions of the component streams forming the test mixture, while the total volume of the test mixture stream remains constant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of monitoring UV-irradiation of and determining, as well as controlling, UV irradiation dosages received by a fluid 16 containing at least one protein, which method comprises the step of monitoring 21 the increase in absorbance which has a peak in the region from 305 to 325 nm, due to said UV-irradiation. The present invention also provides apparatus 1 suitable for use in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: Liquid pharmaceutical compositions stored in glass containers, (particularly of blood plasma proteins such as albumin) having a shelf-life in excess of 18 months; over which time the aluminium content is maintained below 200 micrograms per litre. This is achieved by silicone-coating the glass container. Also the particles/ml post-autoclave and post-pasteurisation are kept to low levels.

Abstract: There are provided according to the invention compounds of the formula (I) or a salt or solvate thereof, wherein: n represents an integer 1 to 6; N represents an integer 1 to 15; R1 represents (CO)xC1-9alkyl or (CO)xC1-9fluoroalkyl, which fluoroalkyl moiety contains at least 1 fluorine atom and not more than 3 consecutive perfluorocarbon atoms wherein x represents 0 or 1; and R2 and R3 independently represent C1-3alkyl or hydrogen. There are also provided pharmaceutical aerosol formulations employing said compounds as suspension stabilising agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved analytical method and apparatus therefor, in particular to a method and apparatus for continuous titration in which at least one parameter of at least one compound in a text mixture may be monitored as the composition of the mixture is continuously varied.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for displaying collectibles and a kit for use with the apparatus. In its most basic form, the apparatus of the present invention includes a display dimensioned for receiving said at least one collectible, at least one light generating device for illuminating the collectible when received within the display, and a controller. The controller includes a sound generating device for generating at least one predetermined sound, a light control for activating a predetermined one of said at least one light generating device corresponding to the predetermined sound, and a control module having a user interface for sending a light control signal to the light control, and a sound control signal to the sound generating device, each corresponding to a collectible selected by a user. In operation, a user selects a desired collectible on the user interface causing the control module to send a control signal to the light control and to the sound generating device.