Abstract: A novel apparatus and device is described for reconstituting a bone sample with a biological fluid, such as concentrated plasma or saline solutions, for example, prior to surgical implantation into a patient. In particular, the invention comprises, in certain aspects, a container in which a bone sample may be reconstituted with the desired fluid by applying a vacuum within the container, thereby driving the fluid into the bone for complete, or near complete, permeation of the fluid into the interstices of the bone sample prior to surgical implantation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fluid flow straightening and measurement introduces a high beta nozzle or venturi in-line with existing conduit. A fluid velocity measuring device is positioned in the throat of the high beta nozzle and measurements of velocity at multiple points in a plane perpendicular to the direction of fluid flow are taken. The velocity data points are then averaged and produce an output signal from which fluid flow rate can be determined.

Abstract: A wheel suspension with a wheel-guiding strut in provided which includes a helical compression spring, a shock absorber, and a suspension arm, and which is connected to a body and to a wheel. The helical compression spring is preferably made such that it at least partially compensates for transverse forces on the shock absorber or on the piston rod of the shock absorber. Provisions are made for reducing or minimizing or eliminating the force which is delivered to the steering mechanism and which results from the difference between the components of the helical compression spring forces FF acting in the direction of travel, and thus the reaction forces RF, on the left and right sides of the vehicle.

Abstract: A novel method for producing an autologous platelet rich blood composition is described. The resulting blood composition is useful in procedures for enhancing bone fusion, hemostasis, and repairing soft tissue in animals.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and device is described for reconstituting a bone sample with a biological fluid, such as concentrated plasma or saline solutions, for example, prior to surgical implantation into a patient. In particular, the invention comprises, in certain aspects, a container in which a bone sample may be reconstituted with the desired fluid by applying a vacuum within the container, thereby driving the fluid into the bone for complete, or near complete, permeation of the fluid into the interstices of the bone sample prior to surgical implantation.

Abstract: A novel method for producing an autologous platelet rich blood composition is described. The resulting blood composition is useful in procedures for enhancing bone fusion, hemostasis, and repairing soft tissue in animals.

Abstract: A wheel suspension with a wheel-guiding strut in provided which includes a helical compression spring, a shock absorber, and a suspension arm, and which is connected to a body and to a wheel. The helical compression spring is preferably made such that it at least partially compensates for transverse forces on the shock absorber or on the piston rod of the shock absorber. Provisions are made for reducing or minimizing or eliminating the force which is delivered to the steering mechanism and which results from the difference between the components of the helical compression spring forces FF acting in the direction of travel, and thus the reaction forces RF, on the left and right sides of the vehicle.

Abstract: An electronic transmission shifter interlock system in which an electronic module is mounted directly on a shift lever for pivotal movement therewith. The module contains two electromagnetic devices which operate on the spring-biased, shift lever core rod to control the PARK lock release so as to inhibit and/or enable operation of the shift lever according to the status of the ignition lock and the position of the brake pedal. The interlock module is electrically coupled with the ignition lock to prevent the ignition key from being removed while the shift lever is other than the PARK position.

Abstract: In an electromagnetic interlock of the type in which a pin engages a notched or perforated member, preload releasability is provided by configuring the contacting surfaces of the pin and notch to provide an angle of contact which is always positive. The pin and/or the notch each includes a nonvertical contact surface. In one version of the device, the notch includes an S-shaped contact surface.

Abstract: Generally there is provided an exterior tank shell, typically of aluminum composition, having as an interior shell a layer of a stiff and strong material, such as aluminum oxide or a fiber/resin composite, applied to the inside surface of the shell. A thermally conductive mesh filler insert is fitted within the tank and secured to the inner shell layer with adhesive.

Abstract: Generally there is provided an expanded foil sheet having an array of openings in a pattern exhibiting a plurality of dimension, which sheets are rolled or stacked, such that juxtaposed openings differ in dimension, to form a thermal filler mass for a tank. Alternatively, two or more foil sheets, each exhibiting openings or a pattern of openings of dimension differing from the openings of adjacent sheets are combined in a roll or stack to form the filler mass. Finally, in a further feature, the filler mass is adhered to the tank wall.

Abstract: Generally there is provided a LPG fuel delivery system having a tank containing a thermally conductive mesh filler adhered to the tank walls by a thermally conductive adhesive. A vapor draw fuel line is fed from the tank to a pressure regulator and then to the carburetor of the engine. The tank apparatus mesh insert is a metal lattice formed from a thin aluminium sheet by a slitting process, where the slits are expanded to provide openings with transverse sides. When the sheet is rolled or combined with other sheets, it functions to thermally contact the adjacent layers and the tank walls. Ambient heat absorbed by the tank wall is tansferred through the adhesive to the filler and is distributed to the fuel to cause a consistant high vaporization and generate pressure.