Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

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Robert L Taylor

Ravinder J Singh

Stefan K G Grebe

Richard H Taylor

William R Taylor, Jr

Stefan Grebe

Methods for determining the amount of vitamin D compounds in a sample are provided. The methods can employ LC-MS/MS techniques and optionally the use of deuterated internal standards. Methods for diagnosing vitamin D deficiencies are also provided.

Vitamin D Deficiencies

Vitamin D deficiencies

An improved hanging baskets array that tilts down on one side to expose contents offers a method for clustering the baskets to maximize storage capacity within a given amount of space, while improving utility. Including a plurality of vertically mounted baskets pivotally set in a support framework made with a treble of flexible material. The plurality of clustered baskets attached to the flexible material by a number of preferred connectors can be lowered simultaneously by activation of a common cord lock and pulley mechanism joined by a chord to a support chain attached at the front of the baskets. One embodiment of the array uses a graduated series of circular baskets. A second embodiment of the array has a series of oval baskets.

Clustered hanging baskets array

Hanging baskets assemblage includes a plurality of vertically mounted baskets pivotally suspended in a support framework allowing them to swing freely. Freely pivoting hanging baskets in the assemblage allows the baskets to easily tilt down on one side to expose contents simply with the weight of a hand. The utility is further augmented by an optional ancillary member, which provides a counter balance weight hung on one side of a plurality of baskets to assist gravity to allow the baskets to pivot back to a neutral or closed position. The ancillary member also permits the simultaneous opening and closing of all the baskets offering further utility. One embodiment of said ancillary member has a series of insertion cutouts with lip-hooks that engage with the baskets through an insertion slot in the rigid basket brims, a second embodiment is attached directly to the baskets with coupled eye-screws or other bendable means.

Pivoting hanging baskets assemblage weighted for gravity closure

Mass spectroscopy techniques for detecting vitamin D compounds in a sample

A chest-mounted paint carrier and method for painting comprises a low profile paint receptacle depending from a mounting plate positioned at a painter's chest level, the paint receptacle hinged and pivoted from the mounting plate such that it is maintained in an upright position at all times, the receptacle having a lower dimension extending not below the painter's waist for ergonomic and efficient placement of the paint receptacle and improved access to the paint. A new method of painting using a chest-mounted paint carrier increases freedom of movement and frees both hands of the painter for other uses.

Chest-mounted paint carrier

A drain plug for sealing the waste and overflow drain assemblies during construction and system testing. A threaded bolt extends through a rubber washer. The bolt is screwed into a tapped hole in the shoe assembly of the drain, providing a secure plug that will not blow out during system testing. A sleeve may be employed on the bolt to allow ease of access to the bolt when deep drains are plugged.

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Rochester, MN, United States of America

Robert L Taylor