Abstract: Extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus, methods, and systems to perform an extracorporeal blood treatment using an organic filter operable to perform the functions of an organ are described herein. The extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus includes a treatment set, a high flow pump, a first low flow pump, and a second low flow pump, and a computing apparatus operatively coupled to the extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus. The computing apparatus may be configured to perform an extracorporeal blood treatment using the extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus and the organic filter.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions for reducing hypergranulation tissue and methods of their use. The compositions comprise bacitracin, polymyxin b, and triamcinolone.

Abstract: The present invention provides electrochemical cells providing good electronic performance at low temperatures. Electrochemical cells of the present invention include lithium batteries capable of providing useful specific capacities under significant discharge rates for temperatures as low as ?60 degrees Celsius. The present invention also provides methods for making electrochemical cells including a room temperature predischarge step preceding low temperature operation that enhances the performance of batteries having subfluorinated carbonaceous positive electrode active materials at low temperatures.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a refrigeration system having a casing comprising a plurality of apertures, a first rotatable valve member comprising a first passageway and a second rotatable valve member comprising a second passageway where the first and second valve members may be coupled to define various fluid passageways.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes the steps of or means for spreading a crimped tow; de-registering the crimped tow; shaping the de-registered tow to a substantially rectangular cross-section; and distributing a particulate onto the shaped tow. The step of or means for spreading the tow uses at least two banding jets.

Abstract: The present invention provides high capacity and high voltage Li-ion batteries that have a carbonaceous cathode and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprising LiF salt and an anion receptor that binds the fluoride ion. The batteries can comprise dual intercalating electrode Li ion batteries. Methods of the present invention use a cathode and electrode pair, wherein each of the electrodes reversibly intercalate ions provided by a LiF salt to make a high voltage and high specific capacity dual intercalating electrode Li-ion battery. The present methods and systems provide high-capacity batteries particularly useful in powering devices where minimizing battery mass is important.

Abstract: A vacuum pump may include a tubular stator located between an intake plate and a back plate. Mating portions on the intake plate and back plate may be used to properly locate the stator. The stator may include two internal pump chambers separated by a divider plate. The divider plate may be located within an internal cavity of the stator. A rotor in each chamber may include vanes and may be offset from the center of the chamber. Each rotor may be fixed to a rotatable shaft for operation of the vacuum pump. In some embodiments, the divider plate may have a fluid passageway extending therethrough. The fluid passageway may be located within the area swept by the rotors. In some embodiments, an exhaust outlet may include a flutter valve having a shaped surface that prevents the flutter valve from fully closing.

Abstract: A vacuum pump may include a stator located between an intake plate and a back plate. Mating portions on the intake plate and back plate may be used to properly locate the stator. The stator may comprise a tubular piece of material. The stator may include two internal pump chambers separated by a divider plate. In some embodiments, the divider plate may have a fluid passageway extending therethrough. A rotor in each chamber may include vanes and may be offset from the center of the chamber. Each rotor may be fixed to a rotatable shaft for operation of the vacuum pump.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes the steps of or means for spreading a crimped tow; de-registering the crimped tow; shaping the de-registered tow to a substantially rectangular cross-section; and distributing a particulate onto the shaped tow. The step of or means for distributing the particulate is controlled through a shaped orifice.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cathode electrode suitable for use in a thin film battery that includes applying an adhesion layer on a substrate; forming a current collector layer on the adhesion layer; and forming a layer of a Group 6 oxide composition on the current collector layer, wherein the Group 6 oxide composition consists essentially of MoO3 or WO3.

Abstract: A media component is provided for controlling home automation signals. The media component can include a housing containing management circuitry. A plurality of communication ports can also be included for the media component. The communication ports may be coupled to the housing. In addition, a plurality of light units is provided. The light units are lit in order to guide a user to take a pre-determined action with respect to the communication ports.

Abstract: A surface-mount touch panel cradle is disclosed for use in electrically controlling remote components. The surface-mount touch panel cradle comprises a surface mounted receptacle. A cradle frame can be coupled to the receptacle. A frame biasing mechanism can be configured to move the cradle frame away from the information mount to enable the touch panel to be inserted and removed from the receptacle. An electrical connection can be located within the receptacle. The electrical connection can be configured to be electrically coupled to the touch panel.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network. Transmissions associated with the first computer are monitored to determine address information. The transmissions are then processed in response to the address information.

Abstract: A diagrammatic system and method for building repository queries are provided. In one aspect, the system includes a user interface page having scripts. The user interface page includes diagram object with embedded script. The diagram objects includes an array of node lists. The diagram objects and nodes in the array may be selected or deselected by a user to identify a query. The scripts communicate to determine the selected objects. The selected objects are passed to a server for building the query and running the query against a repository to produce the query results.

Abstract: A system and method for transforming output of a data modeler to a repository storage form is provided. A control file includes a selection of data to be transformed, mapping of object names and object content. The control file is optionally converted into internal data structure for easier lookup. A stream of data output from a data modeler is scanned and parsed and built into a repository storage form, for example, relational table form, using the control file, for instance, the converted internal data structure.

Abstract: A programmable sub-surface aggregating metallization structure (“PSAM”) includes an ion conductor such as a chalcogenide-glass which includes metal ions and at least two electrodes disposed at opposing surfaces of the ion conductor. Preferably, the ion conductor includes a chalcogenide material with Group IB or Group IIB metals. One of two electrodes is preferably configured as a cathode and the other as an anode. When a voltage is applied between the anode and cathode, a metal dendrite grows from the cathode through the ion conductor towards the anode. The growth rate of the dendrite may be stopped by removing the voltage or the dendrite may be retracted back towards the cathode by reversing the voltage polarity at the anode and cathode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes the steps of or means for spreading a crimped tow; de-registering the crimped tow; shaping the de-registered tow to a substantially rectangular cross-section; and distributing a particulate onto the shaped tow. The step of or means for distributing the particulate is controlled through a shaped orifice.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes the steps of or means for spreading a crimped tow; de-registering the crimped tow; shaping the de-registered tow to a substantially rectangular cross-section; and distributing a particulate onto the shaped tow. The step of or means for spreading the tow uses at least two banding jets.