Systems and methods resuspend cellular-rich concentrates of blood by rocking the separation chamber to create variable agitation forces within the separation chamber. The systems and methods also add resuspension fluids to aid the resuspension.

An apparatus (10) for gripping a centrifuge bowl includes a single pivoting retaining arm (46) having a stationary jaw (50). The retaining arm is capable of pivoting into and out of position such that the centrifuge bowl can be loaded and unloaded. A moveable jaw (50c) pivots about the retaining arm to lock the stem of the centrifuge bowl against the stationary jaw when actuated by a latching mech...

A process for the preparation of sulfonated polyurethane-urea polymers, which are useful film to film laminating adhesives for flexible packaging in which the urethane-urea polymer component has no amide linkages. The water-based sulfonated polyurethane prepolymers are processed at reduced temperatures and are substantially free of volatile and/or leachable contaminants.

A magnet sleeve (9) is arranged in a housing comprising a tube (2), lid (1) and base (7) to form a coupling surface (13). The sleeve is connected via a thread coupling to the base and comprises a peripheral opening (10) to allow adjustment of the characteristic. The magnet armature (6) is vertically moveable in the magnet sleeve.

In a method and apparatus for processing materials comprising ashes from waste incineration plants and mineral residues to condition them in a short time by washing them and by subjecting them to electrodynamic processes and shock waves generated by high voltage spark discharges, the material is made chemically inert and aged so that it can be used immediately after treatment without harming the e...

The controller has a control device for the degree of choke flap opening for setting a desired opening based on at least one parameter related to the accelerator pedal actuation and engine speed, a shift position detector for a gearbox connected to the crankshaft, a vehicle speed detector, whereby the regulator sets the desired choke setting based on the accelerator pedal actuation alone if the de...

The pressure control apparatus has several solenoid valves with coupling type valve bodies surrounded by annular coils (22) and arranged on a valve block. The valves are arranged under a cover (30). A control circuit board (50) is disposed outside the cover. The coils and the circuit board are electrically connected to each other. A valve opens and closes in the valve body to open or close fluid c...

The invention relates to methods of writing a light guiding structure in a bulk glass substrate. The bulk glass substrate is preferably made from a sof t silica-based material having an annealing point less than about 1380 ~K. Pulsed laser beam is focused within the substrate while the focus is translated relative to the substrate along a scan path at a scan speed effective to induce an increase i...

A battery positive grid is continuously cast of lead and thereafter reduced in cross sectional thickness and elongated to change the microstructure of the lead and provide enhanced corrosion resistance and other properties needed for positive grids. The as cast thickness of the positive grids is reduced by not more than 1/2 or 2 to 1, to produce a positive grid which improves the life of a battery...

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of Fumagillin by liberation from its salt characterized by reacting Fumagillin dicyclohexylamine salt with an organic acid in alcoholic medium. According to the process Fumagillin can be produced in high yield and pure condition and with higher stability than products obtained by other preparation methods.; L'invention concerne un procédé de p...

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Elektrode zum Schneiden von biologischem Gewebe mittels eines HF-Stromes, wobei während des Schneidens zwischen einem elektrisch leitenden, aktiven Elektrodenbereich und dem Gewebe lichtbogenartige Entladungen entstehen. Es soll ein zu hoher Stromfluss in das Gewebe, insbesondere beim Anschneiden vermieden werden. Erfindungsgemäss umfasst dazu der aktive Elektrodenberei...

A tyre assembling apparatus (2) made up of two halves (3a, 3b) axially movable close to each other, on which a carcass sleeve (7) of cylindrical conformation is fitted. Each half (3a, 3b) comprises radial sectors (5) each provided with a radially expandable holding member (14, 15) to engage the carcass sleeve (7) close to an annular anchoring structure (10). Supporting members (23) associated with...

The invention is a method for radar registration by determining initially unknown azimuth and range biases (errors) in a system of multiple, overlapping coverage radars. Track data from multiple radar systems corresponding to a common target are associated into track pairs. Track pair data is then used to calculate state vectors in a multi-dimensional vector space (preferably six-dimensional), wit...

An ink wastage absorber is made from a flexible polyurethane foam having an air-permeability of 1.0 cc/cm2/sec or more, or is made from a flexible polyurethane foam produced by using a foamable raw material containing a polyol, an isocyanate, a catalyst, and a foaming agent, wherein the polyurethane foam is impregnated with a surface active agent. An ink supporter includes an ink permeation member...

PCT No. PCT/IB94/00114 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 17, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 17, 1996 PCT Filed May 19, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/03033 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 2, 1995An osmotic device that, following the imbibement of water vapor, provides for the controlled release of a beneficial agent to an aqueous environment. The device comprises a hydrophilic formulation including a beneficial agent, and if needed, an ...

A machine for inspecting a container has an inspection conveyor for gripping and conveying containers delivered thereto at one speed. A feed conveyor delivers containers to the inspection conveyor at a slower speed. A container sensed on the inspection conveyor is brought to a stop at a selected location so that an inspection can take place.

A biaxially oriented film of a polyethylene-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate, which (1) has a Young's modulus of at least 600 kg/mm<2> in the transverse direction and a Young's modulus of at least 500 kg/mm<2> in the longitudinal direction, the Young's modulus in the transverse direction being greater than the Young's modulus in the longitudinal direction, (2) satisfies the following relationships bet...

Die Erfindung betrifft Verfahren zum Zusammensetzen der Enden einer Materialbahn (1), bei der im wesentlichen parallel zueinander und quer zur Längsrichtung der Materialbahn (1) verlaufende Festigkeitsträger (3) in einer Kautschukmischung (2) eingebettet sind, insbesondere für die Herstellung von Reifenkarkassen. Bei dem einen Verfahren wird zumindest eines der für eine Überlappung vorgesehenen En...

Test instrument Instrument for the measurement of blood sugar concentrations has a test field with electrodes for the test strip and a circuit for measurement/evaluation of the current strength for display, with a housing (10) to give a laying surface (12) for the test strip (14) which works with an electric current.. It has a test field (18) with connected electrodes (20), and a circuit (24) for...