Abstract: A flooring system includes at least two discrete layers. The at least two discrete layers include at least a first discrete layer comprising variably responsive elastic subfloor. The at least a first discrete layer includes at least first sublayer having area elastic properties and at least a second sublayer, wherein at least a portion of the at least a second sublayer includes a first material displaying dilatant properties. The at least two discrete layers include at least a second discrete layer comprising a wear layer disposed on top of the at least a first discrete layer.

Abstract: A flooring system includes at least two discrete layers. The at least two discrete layers include at least a first discrete layer comprising variably responsive elastic subfloor. The at least a first discrete layer includes at least first sublayer having area elastic properties and at least a second sublayer, wherein at least a portion of the at least a second sublayer includes a first material displaying dilatant properties. The at least two discrete layers include at least a second discrete layer comprising a wear layer disposed on top of the at least a first discrete layer.

Abstract: A conversion device for converting a firearm designed to fire a cartridge of a certain size and caliber to another size and caliber cartridge is disclosed. In some embodiments, the conversion device is suitable for converting an AR-15 type firearm to be able to fire .22 caliber cartridges. Disclosed embodiments of the conversion device may comprise an appropriately sized chamber insert to fit in the chamber of the firearm, a bolt, an extractor, extractor plunger, extractor spring, firing pins, firing pin springs, a bolt spring rod and block, a bolt return spring, slide rails, lock rings, and lock pins.

Abstract: A flooring system includes at least two discrete layers, the at least two discrete layers including at least a first discrete layer, wherein at least a portion of the least a first discrete layer includes a first material displaying dilatant properties, at least a second discrete layer. A method for assembly of an athletic flooring system includes installing at least a first discrete layer, wherein at least a portion of the least a first discrete layer includes a first material displaying dilatant properties and installing at least a second discrete layer.

Abstract: A flooring system includes at least two discrete layers, the at least two discrete layers including at least a first discrete layer, wherein at least a portion of the least a first discrete layer includes a first material displaying dilatant properties, at least a second discrete layer. A method for assembly of an athletic flooring system includes installing at least a first discrete layer, wherein at least a portion of the least a first discrete layer includes a first material displaying dilatant properties and installing at least a second discrete layer.

Abstract: A conversion device for converting a firearm designed to fire a cartridge of a certain size and caliber to another size and caliber cartridge is disclosed. In some embodiments, the conversion device is suitable for converting an AR-15 type firearm to be able to fire .22 caliber cartridges. Disclosed embodiments of the conversion device may comprise an appropriately sized chamber insert to fit in the chamber of the firearm, a bolt, an extractor, extractor plunger, extractor spring, firing pins, firing pin springs, a bolt spring rod and block, a bolt return spring, slide rails, lock rings, and lock pins.

Abstract: A conversion device for converting a firearm designed to fire a cartridge of a certain size and caliber to another size and caliber cartridge is disclosed. In some embodiments, the conversion device is suitable for converting an AR-15 type firearm to be able to fire .22 caliber cartridges. Disclosed embodiments of the conversion device 100 may comprise an appropriately sized chamber insert 1 to fit in the chamber of the firearm, a bolt 2, an extractor 4, extractor plunger 3, extractor spring 5, firing pins 6, firing pin springs 9, a bolt spring rod 10 and block 11, a bolt return spring 12, slide rails 14, lock rings 17, and lock pins 15.

Abstract: Embodiments of a magazine for storing cartridges 30 for use with a firearm are disclosed. The magazine may include a stack divider 50 that creates at least two spaces for stacks of cartridges. The magazine may also include feed lips that have an entry point sized to allow the cartridges to be loaded with a single straight-in motion.

Abstract: Embodiments of a magazine for storing cartridges 30 for use with a firearm are disclosed. The magazine may include a stack divider 50 that creates at least two spaces for stacks of cartridges. The magazine may also include feed lips that have an entry point sized to allow the cartridges to be loaded with a single straight-in motion.

Abstract: Embodiments of a magazine 10 for storing cartridges 30 for use with a firearm are disclosed. The magazine 10 may include a stack divider 50 that creates at least two spaces for stacks of cartridges 30. The magazine 10 may also include feed lips 40 that have an entry point 41 sized to allow the cartridges to be loaded with a single straight-in motion.

Abstract: A conversion device for converting a firearm designed to fire a cartridge of a certain size and caliber to another size and caliber cartridge is disclosed. In some embodiments, the conversion device is suitable for converting an AR-15 type firearm to be able to fire .22 caliber cartridges. Disclosed embodiments of the conversion device 100 may comprise an appropriately sized chamber insert 1 to fit in the chamber of the firearm, a bolt 2, an extractor 4, extractor plunger 3, extractor spring 5, firing pins 6, firing pin springs 9, a bolt spring rod 10 and block 11, a bolt return spring 12, slide rails 14, lock rings 17, and lock pins 15.

Abstract: Embodiments of a magazine 10 for storing cartridges 30 for use with a firearm are disclosed. The magazine 10 may include a stack divider 50 that creates at least two spaces for stacks of cartridges 30. The magazine 10 may also include feed lips 40 that have an entry point 41 sized to allow the cartridges to be loaded with a single straight-in motion.

Abstract: A device and method are disclosed to enable fluid manipulations without disturbing or removing particles or cells. By engineering assay compartment geometries to take advantage of fluid mechanical effects, the flow velocity may be diminished around particles or cells. This technology may be used to process particles or cells of various kinds that are suspended in liquids or gels, and is suitable for use in high throughput screening.

Abstract: A system and method for managing the ordering, maintenance, and delivery of documents (e.g., technical publications, journals, etc.) in a copyright-compliant manner. A company having a plurality of users having a significant need to order a large number of documents, may utilize the system and method to centrally manage the company's document ordering needs. The system and method provides for the end-to-end management of the entire document delivery supply chain from the publisher to the user. Use of the system and method enables a company to efficiently control the automated distribution of content in compliance with copyright restrictions set forth by document publishers.

Abstract: A system and method for managing the ordering, maintenance, and delivery of documents (e.g., technical publications, journals, etc.) in a copyright-compliant manner. A company having a plurality of users having a significant need to order a large number of documents, may utilize the system and method to centrally manage the company's document ordering needs. The system and method provides for the end-to-end management of the entire document delivery supply chain from the publisher to the user. Use of the system and method enables a company to efficiently control the automated distribution of content in compliance with copyright restrictions set forth by document publishers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleaning system and methods for cleaning tissue embedding molds. The cleaning system includes a cleaning vessel that holds a cleaning solution. The tissue processing molds are supported by a basket receptacle which is placed inside the cleaning vessel. Cleaning solution is supplied to the cleaning vessel through a supply line. Additional fluids are stored in a reservoir and may be mixed with the cleaning solution in the supply line. Cleaning solution drains from the cleaning vessel through a drain line. A controller controls the opening and closing of valves and the activation or deactivation of a heat source to operate a wash cycle, a rinse cycle, and a dry cycle.

Abstract: Sprayable, liquid polymeric film-forming compositions containing an amount of an anti-static polymer that is effective to provide films formed from the composition with resistance to the deposition of dust, soil or grime on the surface thereof, wherein the surface tension of the liquid composition is less than about 25 milli-newtons per meter. Methods for preventing the accumulation of dust, soil, or grime on surfaces such as a vehicle tire, wheel or wheel cover are also disclosed.