Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems, methods, and devices for ex vivo organ care. More particularly, in various embodiments, the invention relates to caring for a liver ex vivo at physiologic or near-physiologic conditions.

Abstract: A body shape indicator device comprises a scanner arranged to obtain a three-dimensional model of a person, a body volume calculator for calculating the volume of at least first, second and third parts of the person's body from the three-dimensional model and a body shape calculator for calculating an indication of the person's body shape based on part volume ratios calculated from the output from at least the body volume calculator. A method for determining the body shape of a person and a method of automated clothing selection based on the body shape as determined are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a conductive roofing board may include pouring a polyisocyanurate foam on top of a facer. The method may include laminating the polyisocyanurate foam and the facer to cure the polyisocyanurate foam and adhere the polyisocyanurate foam to the facer to form a roofing board. The method may include applying a conductive coating to an exposed surface of the facer, wherein the conductive coating has a coating weight of between about 0.1 lb/100 sqft and 10 lb/100 sqft. The method may include exposing the roofing board and the conductive coating to a heating device to cure the conductive coating.

Abstract: A body shape indicator device (1) comprises a scanner (2) arranged to obtain a three-dimensional model of a person, a body volume calculator (11) for calculating the volume of at least first, second and third parts of the person's body from the three-dimensional model and a body shape calculator (19) for calculating an indication of the person's body shape based on part volume ratios calculated from the output from at least the body volume calculator. A method for determining the body shape of a person and a method of automated clothing selection based on the body shape as determined are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for calculating one or more health indicators, comprising a body volume calculator arranged to use measurement data to calculate the volmne of at least a part of a subject’s body and a length measurement of at least a part of a subject; and processing circuitry arranged to receive information, which may be demographic information, about the subject and the body part volume and length measurements; and to perform at least one of: calculating a predicted Visceral Fat value and/or a predicted Total Body Fat value from the demographic information, the body part volume and length measurements using first and second formulae, which may be empirical formulae, respectively; and calculating a Body Volume Indicator (BVI) arranged to provide an indication of health lisk, in particular obesity and cardio-metabolic risk, which may be by using a third formula, which again may be an empirical formula.

Abstract: A system for calculating one or more health indicators, comprising a body volume calculator arranged to use measurement data to calculate the volume of at least a part of a subject's body and a length measurement of at least a part of a subject; and processing circuitry arranged to receive information, which may be demographic information, about the subject and the body part volume and length measurements; and to perform at least one of: calculating a predicted Visceral Fat value and/or a predicted Total Body Fat value from the demographic information, the body part volume and length measurements using first and second formulae, which may be empirical formulae, respectively; and calculating a Body Volume Indicator (BVI) arranged to provide an indication of health risk, in particular obesity and cardio-metabolic risk, which may be by using a third formula, which again may be an empirical formula.

Abstract: A system for calculating one or more health indicators, comprising a body volume calculator arranged to use measurement data to calculate the volume of at least a part of a subject's body and a length measurement of at least a part of a subject; and processing circuitry arranged to receive information, which may be demographic information, about the subject and the body part volume and length measurements; and to perform at least one of: calculating a predicted Visceral Fat value and/or a predicted Total Body Fat value from the demographic information, the body part volume and length measurements using first and second formulae, which may be empirical formulae, respectively; and calculating a Body Volume Indicator (BVI) arranged to provide an indication of health risk, in particular obesity and cardio-metabolic risk, which may be by using a third formula, which again may be an empirical formula.

Abstract: A composition including a compatibilized blend of polyamide, polyphenylene ether and a flameproofing agent that synergistically interact such that plaques produced from the composition pass a glow wire ignition temperature test (GWIT) without producing a flame. Advantageously, the flameproofing agent is non-halogenated and the compositions also free of other halogen containing components. In addition, the compositions are free of fillers and are unexpectedly still able to pass the noted tests.

Abstract: A system for calculating one or more health indicators, comprising a body volume calculator arranged to use measurement data to calculate the volume of at least a part of a subject's body and a length measurement of at least a part of a subject; and processing circuitry arranged to receive information, which may be demographic information, about the subject and the body part volume and length measurements; and to perform at least one of: calculating a predicted Visceral Fat value and/or a predicted Total Body Fat value from the demographic information, the body part volume and length measurements using first and second formulae, which may be empirical formulae, respectively; and calculating a Body Volume Indicator (BVI) arranged to provide an indication of health risk, in particular obesity and cardio-metabolic risk, which may be by using a third formula, which again may be an empirical formula.

Abstract: A system for calculating one or more health indicators, comprising a body volume calculator arranged to use measurement data to calculate the volume of at least a part of a subject's body and a length measurement of at least a part of a subject; and processing circuitry arranged to receive information, which may be demographic information, about the subject and the body part volume and length measurements; and to perform at least one of: calculating a predicted Visceral Fat value and/or a predicted Total Body Fat value from the demographic information, the body part volume and length measurements using first and second formulae, which may be empirical formulae, respectively; and calculating a Body Volume Indicator (BVI) arranged to provide an indication of health risk, in particular obesity and cardio-metabolic risk, which may be by using a third formula, which again may be an empirical formula.

Abstract: A body shape indicator device (1) comprises a scanner (2) arranged to obtain a three-dimensional model of a person, a body volume calculator (11) for calculating the volume of at least first, second and third parts of the person's body from the three-dimensional model and a body shape calculator (19) for calculating an indication of the person's body shape based on part volume ratios calculated from the output from at least the body volume calculator. A method for determining the body shape of a person and a method of automated clothing selection based on the body shape as determined are also disclosed.

Abstract: A covering support system includes a covering support that has a support member defining a support surface and that is connected to a mounting member so that when the mounting member is rigidly mounted relative to a wall stud, the support surface is substantially flush with an exterior surface of the wall stud and disposed from the exterior of a building surface by the overhang distance.

Abstract: A composition comprising from 60-80 wt % alcohol alkoxy sulfates, 2-20 wt % of polyalkoxy sulfates and water wherein the alcohol alkoxy sulfates are of the formula R—O—(C3H6O)x—(C2H4O)y—SO3 where R is an alkyl group having from 9 to 18 carbon atoms, x is from 1 to 40, y is from 0 to 20 and x+y is from 1 to 60.

Abstract: A covering support system includes a covering support that has a support member defining a support surface and that is connected to a mounting member so that when the mounting member is rigidly mounted relative to a wall stud, the support surface is substantially flush with an exterior surface of the wall stud and disposed from the exterior of a building surface by the overhang distance.

Abstract: A covering support system includes a covering support that has a support member defining a support surface and that is connected to a mounting member so that when the mounting member is rigidly mounted relative to a wall stud, the support surface is substantially flush with an exterior surface of the wall stud and disposed from the exterior of a building surface by the overhang distance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a surfactant composition comprising an anionic surfactant and optionally an organic amine in which the molar ratio of the organic amine to the anionic surfactant is preferably at least 1:1 and in which the amount of water is at most 40% by weight, which process comprises contacting an organic amine and an acid precursor of the anionic surfactant (“acid surfactant precursor”) by adding the acid surfactant precursor to the organic amine, wherein the molar ratio of the organic amine to the total amount of added acid surfactant precursor is at least 1:1, preferably at least 2:1, and the amount of water is at most 40% by weight based on total amount of mixture.

Abstract: A covering support system includes a covering support that has a support member defining a support surface and that is connected to a mounting member so that when the mounting member is rigidly mounted relative to a wall stud, the support surface is substantially flush with an exterior surface of the wall stud and disposed from the exterior of a building surface by the overhang distance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an internal olefin sulfonate composition, comprising water and an internal olefin sulfonate mixture having an average carbon number of at least 20, wherein the internal olefin sulfonate mixture comprises hydroxy sulfonates and alkene sulfonates in a weight ratio of hydroxy sulfonates to alkene sulfonates of at least 3.25. The invention further provides a method of treating a crude oil containing formation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for predicting the optimal salinity of individual members of a class of internal olefin sulfonate compositions in a mixture containing the individual member, a brine and hydrocarbons, wherein the internal olefin sulfonate compositions comprise a mixture containing hydroxy alkane sulfonates and alkene sulfonates. The invention further provides use of the weight ratio of hydroxy alkane sulfonates to alkene sulfonates in an internal olefin sulfonate composition to predict the optimal salinity of the surfactant composition in a mixture of the surfactant composition, a brine and an oil.

Abstract: A process for preparing a hydrocarbon recovery composition which comprises an anionic surfactant, an alkaline agent and a polymer and a process for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation.