Abstract: A reconstituted-leather-manufacturing process includes a progressively increasing application of pressure to an aqueous leather solution to form a web of leather fibers. The solution/web may be dewatered to an extent before the first application of a pressure so that the solution/web consistency is on the order 29-55% (fiber to web/solution, by weight) when the first pressure of the progressive sequence of pressures is applied. Tannin (and various chemicals) may be added to the solution. The progressive pressing of the solution/web may be followed by a progressive drying of the web by application of a sequence of increasing temperatures via drying vessels.

Abstract: The present application provides enhanced antigen presenting cells comprising an agent that enhances the viability and/or function of the antigen presenting cell and/or an antigen and/or an adjuvant, methods of manufacturing such modified antigen presenting cells, and methods of using such modified antigen presenting cells, such as for modulating an immune response in an individual.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly comprising a PCB having a top circuitry layer and a bottom layer with a hole through the PCB, a component, and a pallet. The printed circuit board manufactured by a method including forming a hole through the top circuitry layer and the bottom layer, attaching the bottom layer to a pallet, placing the component in the hole, and soldering the component to the top circuitry layer and to the pallet.