Abstract: Flexible housing filters for filtration of fluids and methods of making such filters are disclosed. The filters may include one or more peripheral seals in the flexible housing.

Abstract: Filter assemblies are processing biological fluid, such as blood or a blood component containing leukocytes. The filter assemblies include a flexible housing with first and second walls. A filtration medium and a support member are at least partially positioned between the walls of the housing, with a seal joining the walls of the housing, the filtration medium, and the support member. The filter assemblies may further include a pre-filter and/or a post-filter positioned between the walls of the housing. If provided, the pre- and post-filter may be positioned on opposite walls of the filtration medium, with the post-filter being a mesh positioned between the filtration medium and one of the walls of the housing or within an opening defined by the support member. A seal of the filter assembly may pass through the filtration medium, with the filtration medium being substantially omitted in a section of the seal.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of phytopathogenic fungus control are provided, the compositions and methods include a first component of dissolved organic matter (DOM) concentrate having natural organic matter of defined composition, suitable for soil, foliar, and seed coating.

Abstract: A method of effecting at least one biological process in a plant is disclosed. The method comprises contacting a part of a seed, a plant, or the locus thereof with a mixture comprising an agriculturally acceptable mixture of (i) complex polymeric polyhydroxy acids and (ii) a phytotoxic amount of one or more alkali (earth) salts and/or a synergistic amount of at least one source of an agriculturally acceptable transition metal ions.

Abstract: The present application provides a gas turbine engine system for combusting a flow of fuel. The gas turbine engine system may include a combustor and a fuel system for providing the flow of fuel to the combustor. The fuel system may include a fuel heat exchanger so as to provide the flow of fuel to the combustor at a substantially constant temperature.

Abstract: The present application provides a gas turbine engine system for combusting a flow of fuel. The gas turbine engine system may include a combustor and a fuel system for providing the flow of fuel to the combustor. The fuel system may include a fuel heat exchanger so as to provide the flow of fuel to the combustor at a substantially constant temperature.

Abstract: A system and business method for maintaining the health and body fitness of a client patient. The system and method are conducted by a Registered Dietitian (RD), and a technician (nurse). The RD conducts an ongoing assessment of the client to evaluate the client's progress in attaining his or her goals, as well as providing nutritional education and lifestyle modification training to ensure long-term success of the treatment. The technician conducts any tests required during the RD assessments and supervises client performance of the treatment. Various technologies are utilized to help the client achieve his or her body shaping and fitness goals.

Abstract: A decorative lighting apparatus comprising a decorative member comprising a plurality of lights configured to simulate an appearance of a decorative design and an elongate member coupled to the plurality of lights. The plurality of lights are configured to provide light when electrically powered, the plurality of lights are configured to be in electric communication with an electric power source, and the member is configured to couple to a pulley system so that the decorative member may be provided in at least a first position and a second position by moving the pulley system.

Abstract: A cooling system is provided for electrical components in which cooling assemblies (11, 45) are inserted in non-magnetic cores of the electrical components, and in which tubes provide both inflow and outflow of a cooling medium. The non-magnetic cores may be bobbins (30) for an inductor assembly or the core of a capacitor (40). The tubes may form a loop (11) in more than one plane to prevent inducing current in a single turn, or they may be split-flow closed-end tubes (45) inserted from one end of the electrical component. The bobbin cores (31) are also constructed with a non-conductive portion to prevent inducing a current in a single turn of a conductor.

Abstract: A cooling system (11) is provided for electrical components (10, 90) in which passageways (21) are inserted in non-magnetic cores of the electrical components, and in which the passageways (21) provide both inflow and outflow of a cooling medium. The passageways (21) can be formed by drilling holes in a core of an electrical component or by mounting closed-end tubes (16-19) on a base plate-cooling manifold (20) or can be part of a conduit assembly (70). The tubes (16-19, 71) are split-flow closed-end tubes inserted from one end of the electrical component (10, 90). The tubes and passageways (16-19, 21, 71) may be partitioned into two halves or into two concentric portions. O-ring seals (28) are provided around the base of the tubes to seal the areas where the passageways communicate with hollow portions of base plates for supplying the cooling medium.