Abstract: A clip terminal for fixedly retaining a casing is provided. The terminal may have a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip having a first height relative to a surface of the connector part, and a shielding part. The shielding part is located on an edge of the connector part and projects upwards relative to a surface of the connector part, and has a second height relative to the surface of the connector part which is greater than the first height. Alternatively, a clip terminal comprises a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip, and a shielding part wherein the shielding part includes an extension portion at a top end that forms a surface for interaction with a suction instrument. A method of retaining a casing relative to a circuit board is also provided. Forming a clip terminal is provided along with a corresponding apparatus.

Abstract: A two-wheeled, axially-expandable cart having an axially-expandable platform that includes a pair of platform members that are moveable axially between a collapsed position where the edges of the platform members are confronting, and an expanded position when the edges are space apart, and a pair of wheels, each wheel connected through an axle to and extending axially from each platform member. The two-wheeled cart provides a method for hauling an insulated cooler, where the cooler is positioned onto the platform assembly with its center of gravity forward of the platform assembly, and with an extending strap member laced through a front handle of the cooler, for raising the front end of the cooler off the ground and pulling the cooler forward, secured to the two-wheeled cart.

Abstract: A pour spout device including a lid and a vented pour spout for improving the sealing of an opening of a wide-mouthed jar or container. The lid has a cover and a threaded outer wall, and a seal ring track on the inner side of the cover, having an inner boundary defined by a plurality of retaining ribs spaced radially inwardly from the outer wall of the lid. An annular seal is removably secured within the seal ring track and is retained by the plurality of retaining ribs. Each quadrant of the inner side of the lid has at least one of the arcuate-shaped retaining ribs, each having an outer-facing surface that retains the inside edge of all four quadrants of the annular seal from being biased laterally out of the seal ring track when the annular seal is squeezed between the lid and the upper rim of the container.

Abstract: A clip terminal for fixedly retaining a casing is provided. The terminal may have a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip having a first height relative to a surface of the connector part, and a shielding part. The shielding part is located on an edge of the connector part and projects upwards relative to a surface of the connector part, and has a second height relative to the surface of the connector part which is greater than the first height. Alternatively, a clip terminal comprises a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip, and a shielding part wherein the shielding part includes an extension portion at a top end that forms a surface for interaction with a suction instrument. A method of retaining a casing relative to a circuit board is also provided. Forming a clip terminal is provided along with a corresponding apparatus.

Abstract: A female electrical socket for receiving an electrical pin and for connection to a PCB is provided. The socket provides a body having a first end and a second end, each having an opening, wherein either opening is configured to receive a male electrical pin to form a connection with the female socket, and wherein the body has a central longitudinal axis. The socket further provides a plurality of contact fingers on the body, wherein a first end of each of the fingers is attached to the body and a second end of each of the fingers is radially directed inwards relative to the first end towards the central longitudinal axis to provide a retention force to engage with the electrical pin. At least one wing extends outwardly from the first end of the body. A corresponding method of manufacturing the socket is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for retaining a component to a surface which includes a surface; a component; and at least two elements. Each element has a base connected to the surface, the at least two elements provide means for retaining the component to the surface, wherein a first means is biased to a first position in which the first means extend beyond an edge of a first base such that when the component is placed on the surface the first means are configured to move to a second position in order to retain the component in its position relative to the surface. The component provides at least one cavity defined by at least two inner faces, and wherein upon placement of the component on the surface, the base of each element is situated solely within the at least one cavity of the component.

Abstract: A two-wheeled, axially-expandable cart having an axially-expandable platform that includes a pair of platform members that are moveable axially between a collapsed position where the edges of the platform members are confronting, and an expanded position when the edges are space apart, and a pair of wheels, each wheel connected through an axle to and extending axially from each platform member. The two-wheeled cart provides a method for hauling an insulated cooler, where the cooler is positioned onto the platform assembly with its center of gravity forward of the platform assembly, and with an extending strap member laced through a front handle of the cooler, for raising the front end of the cooler off the ground and pulling the cooler forward, secured to the two-wheeled cart.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for retaining a component to a surface which includes a surface; a component; and at least two elements. Each element has a base connected to the surface, the at least two elements provide means for retaining the component to the surface, wherein a first means is biased to a first position in which the first means extend beyond an edge of a first base such that when the component is placed on the surface the first means are configured to move to a second position in order to retain the component in its position relative to the surface. The component provides at least one cavity defined by at least two inner faces, and wherein upon placement of the component on the surface, the base of each element is situated solely within the at least one cavity of the component.

Abstract: A pour spout device including a lid and a vented pour spout for improving the sealing of an opening of a wide-mouthed jar or container. The lid has a cover and a threaded outer wall, and a seal ring track on the inner side of the cover, having an inner boundary defined by a plurality of retaining ribs spaced radially inwardly from the outer wall of the lid. An annular seal is removably secured within the seal ring track and is retained by the plurality of retaining ribs. Each quadrant of the inner side of the lid has at least one of the arcuate-shaped retaining ribs, each having an outer-facing surface that retains the inside edge of all four quadrants of the annular seal from being biased laterally out of the seal ring track when the annular seal is squeezed between the lid and the upper rim of the container.

Abstract: A female electrical socket for receiving an electrical pin and for connection to a PCB is provided. The socket provides a body having a first end and a second end, each having an opening, wherein either opening is configured to receive a male electrical pin to form a connection with the female socket, and wherein the body has a central longitudinal axis. The socket further provides a plurality of contact fingers on the body, wherein a first end of each of the fingers is attached to the body and a second end of each of the fingers is radially directed inwards relative to the first end towards the central longitudinal axis to provide a retention force to engage with the electrical pin. At least one wing extends outwardly from the first end of the body. A corresponding method of manufacturing the socket is also provided.

Abstract: A controlled pour spout device may include a cover having an attaching component, a first side and at least one opening. A tube unit may pass through the opening of the cover. The tube unit may include a first end and a second end. The tube unit may include a main passageway, at least one aperture along the main passageway, and an air vent comprising a vent passageway. A spout, having a spout opening, may encircle the first end of the tube unit. The device may removably secure to a container to allow the controlled distribution of a liquid from the container, through the at least one aperture and spout opening of the device and into a receptacle.

Abstract: A panel of blood biomarkers for assessing a sepsis condition utilizing an iNOS indicator in combination with one or more indicators of patient predisposition to becoming septic, the existence of organ damage, or the worsening or recovering from a sepsis episode.

Abstract: Treatment of SIRS, sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock in a mammalian subject in which iNOS is present by decreasing the proteolytic cleavage of the iNOS protein using a protease inhibitor is described.

Abstract: A panel of monoclonal antibodies recognizing and binding to human inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS or type II iNOS) enzyme have been developed. The monoclonal antibodies may also be employed in an assay to detect the presence and/or quantitate the amount of human iNOS.

Abstract: A method of effecting a model of sepsis, severe sepsis, or septic shock in a mammalian subject which utilizes the step of introducing particulate or vesicle associated iNOS into the body of the mammalian subject. Prior to or during such introduction, an innate immune system activator may be introduced into the body of the mammalian subject. Other substances may also be introduced into the mammalian subject prior to or during the introduction of the particulate or vesicle associated iNOS in order to observe the physiological consequences on the mammalian subject.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical sub-assembly comprising a control module equipped with first contacts, a mechanical module equipped with second contacts and a support module for fixing the control module and the mechanical module. The support module comprises first terminals for contacting the first contacts, second terminals for contacting the second contacts and at least one connection device for contacting the electromechanical sub-assembly.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent which removes or neutralizes iNOS in the blood of a mammalian subject. The agent may be in the form of an anti-iNOS monoclonal antibody or an iNOS binding entity.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent which removes or neutralizes iNOS in the blood of a mammalian subject. The agent may be in the form of an anti-iNOS monoclonal antibody or an INOS binding entity.