Abstract: A coaxial connector includes a body element that has an inner bore configured for receiving a cable having inner and outer conductors. A center conductor element is configured for engaging an inner conductor of the cable. A tubular ground slide extends over the center conductor element and has a front end and rear end with the rear end of the slide engaging the body element for being axially movable on the f the body element. A spring is configured to engage an outer surface of the body element and abut the rear end of the ground slide for biasing the ground slide with respect to the body element. A conductive sleeve has a rear end configured for press fitting onto the body. The sleeve is further configured for capturing the spring and ground slide with the body element and has a plurality of spring fingers at a front end thereof that contact the front end of the movable ground slide for providing electrical connection with the body element.

Abstract: A truck bed cover may be deployed as a tonneau cover or as a canopy cover. The truck bed cover includes a top shell and right and left side shells. The side shells are operable to pivot and slide with respect to the top shell so that the cover may be deployed in a canopy cover configuration or collapsed into a tonneau cover configuration. When in the tonneau cover configuration, the truck bed cover may be tilted up to provide access to the inside of the truck bed or tilted down into a closed position.

Abstract: A truck bed cover may be deployed as a tonneau cover or as a canopy cover. The truck bed cover includes a top shell and right and left side shells. The side shells are operable to pivot and slide with respect to the top shell so that the cover may be deployed in a canopy cover configuration or collapsed into a tonneau cover configuration. When in the tonneau cover configuration, the truck bed cover may be tilted up to provide access to the inside of the truck bed or tilted down into a closed position.

Abstract: A hemodialysis apparatus includes: a dialysate-delivery system including at least one unit selected from the group consisting of (i) a dialysate-preparation unit, (ii) a dialysate-circulation unit, (iii) an ultrafiltrate-removal unit, and (iv) a dialysate-monitoring unit; and a user/machine interface operably connected to the dialysate-delivery system, the user/machine interface comprising a touch screen, the touch screen including a screen having (a) a target ultrafiltration display, (b) an ultrafiltration rate display, (c) a transmembrane pressure display, (d) an arterial pressure display, (e) a venous pressure display, (f) a dialysis fluid conductivity display, and (g) a dialysis fluid temperature display; and wherein at least one of the displays of the touch screen is selectable to adjust a setting displayed by the display, the setting used to operate at least one of (i) the dialysate-preparation unit, (ii) the dialysate-circulation unit, (iii) the ultrafiltrate-removal unit, and (iv) the dialysate-monito

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed. These include a method providing an apparatus for dialyzing to a consumer, with the apparatus including a controller for controlling a dialysate parameter, a delivery system for delivering the dialysate to a dialysate compartment of a dialyzer, and a user/machine interface having a touch screen to display an indicium corresponding to a parameter pertinent to operation of the apparatus for use in dialysis and to enable a user though touching the indicium to effect a change in the parameter. The method also includes providing supplies that are useable with the apparatus to the consumer.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed. These include methods such as supplying a dialysis machine including a touch screen interface to a machine user and supplying to the machine user accessory devices to be used with the dialysis machine in operation.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a fishing lure or fishing device including a fish scent dispenser to dispense scent derived from a scent source contained therein. A scent source can be added to a cavity defined by the fishing lure or fishing device and a lid portion of the fish scent dispenser when in an open configuration. The scent source can then be secured when the fish scent dispenser is in a closed configuration. The scent contained in or created by the scent source is dispersed through vents in the lid portion when the fishing lure or fishing device is submerged.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a fish scent dispenser that may be attached to any variety of fishing lure or fishing device to dispense scent derived from a scent source contained therein. A scent source can be added to a cavity defined by a base portion a lid portion of the fish scent dispenser when the portions are in an open configuration. The scent source can then be secured when the portions are in a closed configuration. The scent contained in or created by the scent source is dispersed through vents in the lid portion when the fish scent dispenser is submerged.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed. These include methods such as supplying a dialysis machine including a touch screen interface to a machine user and supplying to the machine user accessory devices to be used with the dialysis machine in operation.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed. These include a method providing an apparatus for dialyzing to a consumer, with the apparatus including a controller for controlling a dialysate parameter, a delivery system for delivering the dialysate to a dialysate compartment of a dialyzer, and a user/machine interface having a touch screen to display an indicium corresponding to a parameter pertinent to operation of the apparatus for use in dialysis and to enable a user though touching the indicium to effect a change in the parameter. The method also includes providing supplies that are useable with the apparatus to the consumer.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel class of bioreactor apparatuses are disclosed which offer improved performance over prior art designs. The apparatuses circulate nutrient fluid through a bioreactor device, such as a hollow fiber bioreactor cartridge, which is used to culture a colony of cells. The nutrient fluid is refreshed by the controlled addition of fresh fluid and the controlled removal of used fluid through a sterile infusion/extraction device. Cellular by-product yield is enhanced by periodically alternating the direction of nutrient fluid through the bioreactor and by periodically circulating the harvest fluid through the extracapillary region of the bioreactor cartridge.