Eine Vorrichtung, eine Anlage und ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Desinfektions- und Reinigungszusammensetzungen.

Es wird eine Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von Desinfektions- und Reinigungszusammensetzungen bereitgestellt. Die Vorrichtung umfasst: einen Speichertank für elektrolysiertes Wasser, der so eingerichtet ist, dass er in fluider Kommunikation mit einem Elektrolyseur steht, wobei der Speichertank für elektrolysiertes Wasser so eingerichtet ist, dass er elektrolysiertes Wasser speichert; eine Wasserquelle; mindestens einen Behälter, der einen Zusatzstoff enthält; Leitungen, die den Speichertank für elektrolysiertes Wasser, die Wasserquelle und den Behälter, der den Zusatzstoff enthält, mit mindestens einem Aufnahmebehälter verbinden; und Mittel zur Abgabe von kontrollierten Mengen des elektrolysierten Wassers, des Wassers und der Zusatzstoffe in den Aufnahmebehälter, um eine Desinfektions- und Reinigungslösung zu erhalten. Bereitgestellt wird auch ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Desinfektions- und Reinigungszusammensetzungen.

Устройство для перемешивания электропроводных жидких сред

Изобретение относится к металлургическому оборудованию, а именно к устройствам, предназначенным осуществлять бесконтактное электромагнитное перемешивание жидких металлов, например алюминия и его сплавов. Устройство для перемешивания электропроводных жидких сред содержит тепловой экран, гребенчатые магнитопроводы бегущего поля, между зубцами которых расположены кольцевые обмотки бегущего поля, охватывающий магнитопровод вращающегося поля, который является наборным и состоит из шести прямоугольных шихтованных секций, каждая из которых имеет в центре выступ, на котором расположена катушка вращающегося магнитного поля, при этом выступ имеет плотный контакт с гребенчатыми элементами магнитопроводов бегущего поля, гребенчатые холодильники, расположенные между гребенчатыми элементами магнитопроводов и между кольцевыми обмотками бегущего поля в промежутках между тепловым экраном и местом соединения секций охватывающего магнитопровода бегущего поля. Техническим результатом изобретения является упрощение ...

Устройство для гидродинамического эмульгирования и активации жидкого топлива

Изобретение относится к области энергетики и машиностроения, в частности для получения водотопливных эмульсий и может быть использовано для повышения топливной экономичности, увеличения коэффициента полезного действия (КПД), уменьшения вредных выбросов транспортных средств. Устройство для гидродинамического эмульгирования и активации жидкого топлива содержит гидродинамический кавитационный аппарат эмульгатора, состоящий из трубопровода обрабатываемого жидкого топлива, трубопровода добавляемой жидкости, цилиндрического корпуса эмульгатора, трубопровода кавитационной зоны с воздушными соплами и установкой активизации процессов в виде электромагнитного индуктора, включает завихритель, выполненный в форме наклонных лопастей, расположенный в трубопроводе для подачи жидкого топлива; трубчатого смесителя с тангенциальными каналами для дополнительной закрутки жидкого топлива и осевым каналом для подачи воды, размещенного в корпусе эмульгатора, соединенного с корпусом посредством держателей, имеющих ...

АППАРАТ ДЛЯ СМЕШИВАНИЯ ЧЕРНИЛ

Изобретение относится к устройствам для смешивания веществ, в частности чернил, лаков для ногтей и красок. Аппарат для смешивания чернил включает нижнюю плиту, стойку П-образной формы, выполненную с возможностью перемещения относительно нижней плиты в горизонтальном направлении, раму, закрепленную на стойке П-образной формы и выполненную с возможностью перемещения относительно стойки П-образной формы в вертикальном направлении, каретку, закрепленную на раме с возможностью перемещения относительно нее в горизонтальном направлении и имеющую нижнее основание, включающее гнезда, которые обеспечивают возможность фиксации в них заполненных чернилами различных цветов емкостей с металлическими стержнями и поршнями. При этом вокруг каждого гнезда расположена выполненная с возможностью вращения шестерня с закрепленным на ней магнитом. Кроме того, нижнее основание имеет сквозное отверстие, обеспечивающее возможность подачи чернил в открытые ячейки блистерной упаковки, каждая из которых содержит металлический ...

SAMPLE PRETREATMENT SYSTEM

МАГНИТНЫЙ СМЕСИТЕЛЬ

Полезная модель относится к способам и устройствам для получения однородных смесей. Предложен магнитный смеситель, включающий корпус, с внешней стороны которого расположены входные и выходной патрубки и генераторы вращающегося магнитного поля, а внутри рабочего объема ферромагнитные элементы, отличающийся тем, что на внешней стороне корпуса установлены два генератора, один из которых вверху с созданием вращающегося магнитного поля с напряженностью 500 эрстед и числом оборотов 2450 об/мин, а второй внизу корпуса с созданием вращающегося магнитного поля с напряженностью 200 эрстед и числом оборотов 60 об/мин, причем ферромагнитные элементы внутри корпуса выполнены в виде цилиндра внизу и в виде параллелепипеда вверху с созданием на одной из сторон нарифлений треугольной формы с высотой, составляющей 0,01 высоты рабочего объема корпуса. Полезная модель может использоваться в технологических процессах различных производств.

BIOREACTOR AGITATOR

The present invention relates to a bioreactor agitator. According to one embodiment of the present invention a drive coupling part is coupled to an impeller part through the drive coupling part, and the rotary shaft coupled to the impeller by means of magnetic force is provided to be adjustable in height by means of an up-and-down transfer part, such that the entire interior of the housing part can be effectively stirred.

TWO-PART ELECTROMAGNET SEMI-SOLIDIFICATION DIE-CASTING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD USING SAME

Disclosure provides a two-segment electromagnet stirring member, and a two-segment electromagnet semi-solid die-casting apparatus including the same, and a die-casting method using the same. The two-segment electromagnet stirring member includes a plurality of magnetic field generation parts therein, and includes a first electromagnetic stirring part and a second electromagnetic stirring part separated from each other. The first electromagnetic stirring part and the second electromagnetic stirring part are coupled to each other in a ring shape to surround an outer circumferential surface of a sleeve to perform electromagnetic stirring to molten metal in the sleeve, and are coupled to each other so as to position the plurality of magnetic field generation parts at radially equal gaps around the sleeve.

Method for preparing fluorescent-encoded microspheres coated with metal nanoshells

A method for preparing fluorescent-encoded microspheres coated with metal nanoshells is disclosed herein. By using SPG method, metal nano-material modified with a certain ligand is used as a new surfactant in the emulsification process, and different kinds and different amounts of fluorescent materials are doped into polymer microspheres to prepare fluorescent-encoded microspheres with different fluorescent-encoded signals and uniformly coated metal nanoshells in one step. The prepared fluorescent-encoded microsphere comprises a metal nanoshell, a polymer, and a fluorescent-encoded material. The fluorescent-encoded microsphere has a particle size of 1 μm˜20 μm, CV of less than 10%, which can be used for protein/nucleic acid detection. The preparation method has the advantages of simple process, high surface coating rate, good uniformity and controllable LSPR peaks, which can solve the problems of existing commonly used metal nanoshell coating methods such as low surface coating rate, poor ...

A METHOD FOR PREPARING AN INJECTION MATERIAL AND THE OBTAINED INJECTION MATERIAL

Disclosed is a method for preparing a mixture and the injection material to be used as soil injection material to close the pores after a certain gelling period by applying it to the pores in the silt size, including the steps of: (a) preparation of a mixture of sodium silicate with a SiO2/Na2O ratio of 3-4 and water so that their ratio by volume varies between 3/7 and 1/1; (b) obtaining a mixture by dissolving ultra-low sulfated boric acid in water, containing between 2.5-5% by weight of ultra-low sulfated boric acid; and (c) mixing the obtained ultra low sulfate boric acid-water mixture with sodium silicate in the step a.

LABORATORY APPARATUS

Bio-Reaction Stirrer Using Magnetic Force

The present invention relates to a bio-reaction stirrer using a magnetic force. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a driving coupling part is axially formed inside a housing part and a plurality of impellers are provided according to the height direction of the driving coupling part, and the respective impellers can be selectively driven as necessary, thereby efficiently stirring the entire inside of the housing part. The changes to the abstract are shown below: The present invention relates to a bio-reaction stirrer using a magnetic force. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a driving coupling part is axially formed inside a housing part and a plurality of impellers are provided according to the height direction of the driving coupling part, and the respective impellers can be selectively driven as necessary, thereby efficiently stirring the entire inside of the housing part.

Food preparation appliance with lock

The present disclosure relates to a food preparation appliance comprising a rotatable tool for chopping and/or blending a food in a food preparation pot. The tool can be mounted for rotating and can be detachably connected to a shaft. The shaft can be at least partially outside the food preparation pot. A locking mechanism is provided for connecting the tool to the shaft in a locked manner. The locking of the tool to the shaft can take place automatically. The food preparation appliance can thus be cleaned with particularly little effort.

BUBBLE FORMATION DEVICE AND BUBBLE FORMATION METHOD

A bubble formation apparatus (500) includes: a rotor (100); a container (200) in which the rotor (100) is housed together with a liquid (LQ) and a gas (GS); and a rotary device (300) that causes rotation of the rotor (100) with the rotor (100) being pressed against an inner lower surface (221) that is the inner surface of the container (200). A bubble is formed by periodically repeating pressurization and depressurization of a mixture of the gas (GS) and the liquid (LQ) in a gap between the inner lower surface (221) and a portion, pressed against the inner lower surface (221), of the rotor (100) due to the rotation of the rotor (100) by the rotary device (300).

Magnetic stirrer, use of a decorative inlay and method for personalizing a magnetic stirrer

The invention relates to an easily personalized magnetic stirrer (1), which has a base body (2). The hood (5) can be put over this base body (2). The receiving space (6) for inserting a decorative inlay is then formed between the hood (5) and the base body (2). The receiving space (6) and a decorative inlay (7) inserted therein can be viewed from the outside through an at least area-wise transparent set-up area (4), which is arranged or formed on the hood (5) (see FIG. 1 for comparison).

BIO-REACTION STIRRER USING MAGNETIC FORCE

The present invention relates to a bio-reaction stirrer using a magnetic force. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a driving coupling part is axially formed inside a housing part and a plurality of impellers are provided according to the height direction of the driving coupling part, and the respective impellers can be selectively driven as necessary, thereby efficiently stirring the entire inside of the housing part.

Pressurized Liquid Stream With Dissolved Gas

A system and method of injecting a gas enriched and/or emulsified first liquid into a second liquid is disclosed. The injection can cause generation of a high density of bubbles having a mean diameter of a selected size. The mean diameter of the bubbles can be selected and varied based on the characteristics of the injection system. 1. A method of transferring a gas , comprising:transferring a transfer liquid to a receiving liquid, wherein the transfer liquid has dissolved therein a selected amount of a gas; andgenerating bubbles in the receiving liquid having a diameter during the transferring of the transfer liquid to the receiving liquid configured to upon collapse of the generated bubbles locally create within the receiving liquid selected species.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the created selected species include ions or radicals.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the created selected species include hydroxyl ions (—OH).4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:saturating the transfer liquid with the gas.5. A system to transfer a gas claim 1 , comprising:a plurality of tubes having an internal diameter of about 200 micrometers to about 500 micrometers;wherein a transfer liquid having a selected gas dissolved therein is operable to form a bubble in a receiving liquid of less than about 50 micrometers.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the tube is formed of fused silica.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the internal diameter is a constant internal diameter.81. The system of claim 5 , wherein a flow of the transfer liquid through the tube is operable to be at a Reynolds number of about 2 claim 5 ,000 to about 15 claim 5 ,000. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/036,376, filed on Jul. 16, 2018; which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/095,707, filed on Apr. 11, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,022,681, issued on Jul. 17, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/959,200, filed on Aug. 5, 2013, now U ...

Pressure vessel with high-pressure window

The present invention relates to a pressure vessel (1) having a pressure vessel wall (1a) which completely surrounds a reaction chamber (2) as a pressure space for the initiation and/or promotion of chemical and/or physical pressure reactions of a sample (P) to be heated which is accommodated in the reaction chamber (2), wherein the pressure vessel wall (1a) has an infrared-permeable high-pressure window (30) which extends away outward in a direction from the reaction chamber (2) and which is supported in the pressure vessel wall (1a) with respect to a pressure in the reaction chamber (2), wherein the pressure vessel (1) furthermore has an infrared to temperature sensor (40) which is situated directly opposite the high-pressure window (30), in order to measure the temperature of a sample (P), accommodated in the reaction chamber (2), during a pressure reaction through the high-pressure window (30).

Portable liquid mixing device capable of mixing various liquids

The present invention relates to a portable liquid mixing device capable of mixing different types of various liquids, and the different types of various liquids may include various beverages. The present invention includes a plurality of containers configured to contain respective specific liquids, a selection unit configured to select any one of the plurality of containers, a control unit configured to control the introduction of a selected liquid into a mixing container, and a mixing unit configured to mix various liquids introduced into the mixing container. According to the present invention, different types of liquids may be mixed together. In particular, beverages having various flavors are put into respective containers, mixed together and then drunk. Furthermore, a scale is marked on the surface of the mixing container, and thus the amount of liquid may be accurately measured, so that liquids may be mixed at an accurate ratio.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE

Multiple pillar liquid heater

Devices, systems, and apparatuses for heating a liquid are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a heater includes a base comprising a generally planar surface and at least two heater pillars and a sensor pillar configured on the base. The at least two heater pillars each comprise heating elements. The sensor pillar includes a thermal sensor. A mixing element is configured on the generally planar surface of the base and is coupled to a mixing motor. When powered, the heating elements of the heater pillars are configured to generate heat and the mixing motor is configured to cause the mixing element to rotate.

LABORATORY DEVICE, LABORATORY DEVICE ARRANGEMENT, AND USE OF A LABORATORY DEVICE

GRINDING LIQUID MIXING AND SUPPLYING SYSTEM

The present invention relates a grinding liquid mixing and supplying system, comprising: a stock solution barrel, a stock solution circulation tank, a grinding liquid mixing tank, a grinding liquid supplying tank, which are configured with pipelines that interconnects each other; and capacitive liquid level sensors connected in parallel with these tanks. The stock solution circulation tank is provided with a first pipeline, the first pipeline is provided with a first filter and a first pump, and the first pipeline allows the stock solution to flow out from the stock solution circulation tank, to be pressurized by the first pump, to be sent to the first filter, and to flow back, so as to be circulated and filtered. The capacitive liquid level sensor detects a liquid level and monitor whether the liquid is normal in the tanks, so as to maintain and ensure the output quality of the grinding liquid.

System and method for making microspheres and emulsions

Various examples of systems and methods for making microspheres, microparticles, and emulsions are provided. In one example, a system and method for forming microspheres comprises: pumping a dispersed phase liquid and a continuous phase liquid into a levitating magnetic impeller pump to subject the dispersed phase liquid and continuous phase liquid to a high shear environment within the impeller pump's pump chamber. In another example, a system and method for forming an emulsion comprises: pumping a dispersed phase liquid and an inner aqueous phase liquid into a levitating magnetic impeller pump to subject the dispersed phase and the inner aqueous phase to a high shear environment within the impeller pump's pump chamber.

Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs)

The present disclosure provides approaches for reducing tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) in tobacco. Some of these approaches include genetically engineering tobacco plants to increase one or more antioxidants, increase oxygen radicle absorbance capacity (ORAC), or reduce nitrite. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing modified tobacco plants and tobacco products therefrom comprising reduced TSNAs.

MULTIPLE PILLAR LIQUID HEATER

Devices, systems, and apparatuses for heating a liquid are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a heater includes a base comprising a generally planar surface and at least two heater pillars and a sensor pillar configured on the base. The at least two heater pillars each comprise heating elements. The sensor pillar includes a thermal sensor. A mixing element is configured on the generally planar surface of the base and is coupled to a mixing motor. When powered, the heating elements of the heater pillars are configured to generate heat and the mixing motor is configured to cause the mixing element to rotate.

Устройство предотвращения изменения вязкости тиксотропной жидкости в шприце

Полезная модель - устройство предотвращения изменения вязкости жидкости в шприце - предназначено для обеспечения неизменной, пониженной вязкости тиксотропной жидкости, находящейся внутри шприца, облегчающего стандартизацию процесса введения тиксотропных лекарственных композиций в организм, в частности животных, а также процесса управляемой подачи тиксотропных, например, гелеобразных «чернил» для 3D печати, что снижает вероятность ошибки и улучшает качество готовой продукции. Техническое решение характеризуется тем, что внутри корпуса шприца, между поршнем и выходом, имеется покрытое янтарным лаком, приводимое во вращение вращающимся магнитным полем, создаваемым вокруг корпуса шприца тело в форме сплющенного эллипсоида из магнитного материала, с отверстием, совпадающим с осью вращения и равным по диаметру или превышающим диаметр иглы шприца. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 444 U1 (51) МПК A61M 5/178 (2006.01) B01F 13/08 (2006.01) B29C 31/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61M 5/178 (2018.01); B01F 13/08 (2018.01); B29C 31/06 (2018.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017124476, 11.07.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 21.02.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 21.02.2018 Бюл. № 6 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Горшенёв Владимир Николаевич (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: JP 2007000719 A, 11.01.2007. JP 2001317450 A, 16.11.2001. US 2016008779 A1, 14.01.2016. DE 3934024 A1, 18.04.1991. 1 7 7 4 4 4 R U (54) Устройство предотвращения изменения вязкости тиксотропной жидкости в шприце (57) Реферат: Полезная модель устройство качество готовой продукции. Техническое предотвращения изменения вязкости жидкости в решение характеризуется тем, что внутри корпуса шприце - предназначено для обеспечения шприца, между поршнем и выходом, имеется неизменной, пониженной вязкости тиксотропной покрытое янтарным лаком, приводимое во жидкости, находящейся внутри ...

Эжектор - смеситель

Предполагаемая полезная модель относится к способам и устройствам для очистки сточных вод.Эжектор-смеситель включает корпус, состоящий из входной камеры, внутри которой находится сопло, а на внешней стороне расположены патрубки для подачи рабочей жидкости и раствора реагента и камеры смешения с выходным патрубком, при этом на внешней стороне камеры смешения установлены источники магнитного поля, причем на внешней стороне входной камеры тангенциально к ее поверхности установлены два патрубка подачи реагента, а источники магнитного поля имеют клинообразную форму, обращенную острием к поверхности камеры смешения. Кроме того, диаметры входной камеры и сопла имеют соотношение соответственно от 5:1 до 50:1, а угол клинообразной формы источников магнитного поля составляет от 30° до 150°.Предполагаемая полезная модель эжектор-смеситель может использоваться для очистки сточных вод различных производств. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 199 052 U1 (51) МПК B01F 5/00 (2006.01) B01F 13/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B01F 5/00 (2020.02); B01F 13/08 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020106413, 11.02.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Ксенофонтов Борис Семенович (RU) Дата регистрации: 11.08.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 11.02.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 11.08.2020 Бюл. № 23 1 9 9 0 5 2 R U (54) ЭЖЕКТОР - СМЕСИТЕЛЬ (57) Реферат: Предполагаемая полезная модель относится к способам и устройствам для очистки сточных вод. Эжектор-смеситель включает корпус, состоящий из входной камеры, внутри которой находится сопло, а на внешней стороне расположены патрубки для подачи рабочей жидкости и раствора реагента и камеры смешения с выходным патрубком, при этом на внешней стороне камеры смешения установлены источники магнитного поля, причем на внешней стороне входной камеры тангенциально к ее Стр.: 1 поверхности установлены два патрубка подачи реагента, а ...

Disposable vortex breaker

The present invention consists of a closed presterilized bag having a disposable mixing element within it, a drive mechanism outside of the bag for rotating the mixing element without voiding sterility and a vortex breaker in the torm of one or more plastic sheet materials that are attached to various inner surfaces of the bag and disrupt the formation of vortices within the bag. Preferably the sheet(s) are formed of the same material as the bag and are sealed to the bag surfaces. More preferably, the sheet(s) extend across a diameter of the bag. Most preferably, the sheet(s) are perforated with one or more slits or openings to allow for good flow and mixing without a vortex being formed.

Cooking Hob Wih Rotary Blade Driving Means and Assembly Comprising a Cooking Hob and Cooking Vessel With Rotary Blades

The cooking hob ( 1 ) comprises a support plate ( 2 ) of glass or glass ceramic, rotary blade driving means ( 32 ) comprising a lower magnetic coupling member ( 5 ) rotatably arranged below the support plate ( 2 ) and a drive motor ( 6 ) operatively connected for rotating it, and position changing means ( 33 ) for moving the lower magnetic coupling member ( 5 ) between an operative position, in which the lower magnetic coupling member ( 5 ) is close enough to the support plate ( 2 ) to magnetically transmit torque to an upper magnetic coupling member ( 54 ) connected to rotary blades ( 53 ) installed in a cooking vessel ( 50 ) located on the support plate ( 2 ), and an inoperative position, in which the lower magnetic coupling member ( 5 ) is far from the support plate ( 2 ).

Electromagnetic Stirring Apparatus

The stirring apparatus is an electronic design that generates rotating magnetic fields to drive magnetic stir bars within vials placed above the cover of the stirring apparatus. Below the cover is a magnetics board containing multiple vial groups of four air core coils arranged in rectangular patterns. Each vial group has with two pairs of diagonal coils. The coils in each pair are wired in series and have opposite winding directions. Each pair is driven by a different phase of a stepper motor driver. The vial groups are spaced appropriately for placing one vial above each group. The adjacent coils of adjacent vial groups are driven by the same phase and have the same magnetic direction. The cover contains an array of pole standoffs that matches the coil pattern. The hollow center of each air core coil contains at least a portion of one pole standoff.

Magnetically Coupled System For Mixing

The invention provides a mixing system comprising a magnetically coupled drive system and a foil for cultivating algae, or cyanobacteria, in an open or enclosed vessel. The invention provides effective mixing, low energy usage, low capital expenditure, and ease of drive system component maintenance while maintaining the integrity of a sealed mixing vessel.

Systems and Methods of Delivering a Dilated Slurry to a Patient

A system for delivering a slurry to a patient includes a fluid, a material that is non-dissolvable or immiscible in the fluid, thereby forming a slurry, a container adapted to contain the slurry and a supernate of the slurry, the container defining an outlet through which the slurry is delivered to the patient, a fluidizing system associated with the container, a pressurizing mechanism adapted to create a pressure to cause the slurry contained within the container to flow for delivery to the patient and a control unit in communication with and adapted to control the fluidizing system and the pressurizing mechanism. The fluidizing system is adapted to effect dilation of the slurry while maintaining at least a portion of the supernate.

Device and Method for Manipulating and Mixing Magnetic Particles in a Liquid Medium

A device for manipulating and mixing magnetic particles ( 3 ) in a surrounding liquid medium, comprises at least one couple of magnetic poles ( 1,1′ ) facing each other across a gap, the facing poles diverging from a narrow end of the gap to a large end of the gap, the poles ( 1,1′ ) forming part of an electromagnetic circuit and being arranged to provide a magnetic field gradient in the gap region; and a reaction chamber ( 2 ) that is a part of a fluidic network for containing the said magnetic particles in suspension and placed in the gap of the said electromagnets poles ( 1,1′ ). The reaction chamber ( 2 ) preferably has at least one part which has a diverging cavity, arranged co-divergently in the diverging gap between the poles.

System and Method of Mixing a Formation Fluid Sample Obtained in a Downhole Sampling Chamber

A system for mixing a formation fluid sample obtained in a downhole sampling chamber. The system includes a mixing element disposed in the downhole sampling chamber. A support stand is operable to receive the downhole sampling chamber. A magnetic field generator is operably associated with the downhole sampling chamber such that when the magnetic field generator generates a magnetic field, the mixing element moves through the formation fluid sample responsive to the magnetic field, thereby mixing the formation fluid sample.

Removable stirring system for mixing liquid

The present invention provides an appliance for preparing frothed or mixed beverage. In one embodiment, the appliance comprises a removable transparent or translucent liquid food container, and a stirrer and stirrer holder that are positioned inside the liquid food container. The stirrer includes magnetic elements so that it can be driven magnetically by a motor without any physical linkage.

Mixing assemblies including magnetic impellers

The present disclosure relates to improved magnetic mixing assemblies and mixing system. The magnetic mixing assemblies can provide improved mixing action, ease of use, and low friction. The mixing assemblies can be adapted for use with a wide variety of containers including narrower neck containers and flexible containers.

Manipulation of Beads in Droplets and Methods for Manipulating Droplets

The invention provides a method of circulating magnetically responsive beads within a droplet in a droplet actuator. The invention also provides methods for splitting droplets. The invention, in one embodiment, makes use of a droplet actuator with top and bottom substrates, a plurality of magnetic fields respectively present proximate the top and bottom substrates, wherein at least one of the magnet fields is selectively alterable, and a plurality of droplet operations electrodes positioned along at least one of the top and bottom surfaces. A droplet is positioned between the top and bottom surfaces and at least one of the magnetic fields is selectively altered.

Mixing apparatus and single-use apparatus for a mixing apparatus

A mixing apparatus for mixing substances includes a single-use apparatus and a reusable apparatus. The single-use apparatus includes a flexible mixing tank configured to receive the at least two substances to be mixed, is plastic, and has a rotor arranged in the mixing tank. The rotor includes an impeller configured to mix the at least two substances, the impeller being magnetically contactlessly drivable and free of coils and permanent magnets. The reusable apparatus includes a support tank configured to receive the mixing tank and a stator configured to magnetically contactlessly drive the rotor about an axis of rotation in an operating state. The stator includes at least one permanent magnet configured to generate a permanent magnet flux and at least one winding configured to generate an electromagnetic flux, the permanent magnet flux and the electromagnetic flux together being capable of driving the rotor.

Mixing apparatus

A mixing apparatus ( 130 ) for a syringe ( 110 ), the mixing apparatus comprising a dock ( 134 ) configured to receive the syringe and having an agitation component actuator ( 132 ) integral to the dock configured for magnetically coupling to an agitation component ( 136 ) of a magnetic material located within a chamber of said syringe, and configured for manipulation of said agitation component within said chamber when coupled; wherein the actuator is in the form of a drum having a series of magnets attached thereto offset in relation to one another so as to manipulate said actuation component in a reciprocating motion upon rotation of the drum.

Synthesis apparatus and method

Apparatus for biochemical synthesis comprises a reaction vessel, a temperature control device for the reaction vessel, a plurality of reservoirs for reaction components, and a supply/withdrawal means, e.g. comprising reciprocating syringe pumps and switchable valves. Agitation of a reaction mixture is effected by withdrawing a part of the mixture from the reaction vessel and returning it thereto.

Magnetic mixing apparatus

This disclosure relates to a magnetic mixing apparatus that mixes a sample contained in a mixing chamber using a stir bar, while minimizing the amount of contact between the stir bar and walls of the mixing chamber. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a ferromagnetic stir bar contained in the mixing chamber, and a driving magnet and a driven magnet located on opposite sides of the mixing chamber. The driving magnet, the driven magnet, and the ferromagnetic stir bar are each capable of rotating about a respective axis. The driving magnet, the driven magnet, and the ferromagnetic stir bar are magnetically coupled such that rotation of the driving magnet induces rotation of the driven magnet and rotation of the driving magnet and the driven magnet induce rotation of the ferromagnetic stir bar. In some embodiments, rotation of the ferromagnetic stir bar within the mixing chamber mixes the sample contained within the mixing chamber.

Pressure Vessel with High-Pressure Window

The present invention relates to a pressure vessel (1) having a pressure vessel wall (1a) which completely surrounds a reaction chamber (2) as a pressure space for the initiation and/or promotion of chemical and/or physical pressure reactions of a sample (P) to be heated which is accommodated in the reaction chamber (2), wherein the pressure vessel wall (1a) has an infrared-permeable high-pressure window (30) which extends away outward in a direction from the reaction chamber (2) and which is supported in the pressure vessel wall (1a) with respect to a pressure in the reaction chamber (2), wherein the pressure vessel (1) furthermore has an infrared to temperature sensor (40) which is situated directly opposite the high-pressure window (30), in order to measure the temperature of a sample (P), accommodated in the reaction chamber (2), during a pressure reaction through the high-pressure window (30).

Continuous Glass Melting Tank With An Immersed Stirring Body

A glass furnace for continuous operation, including a melting tank for containing a glass melt, and at least one magnetic actuator configured to generate a time-varying magnetic field suitable for moving a stirring body immersed in the glass melt. 1. A magnetic stirring arrangement for a glass furnace with a melting tank for containing a glass melt , the magnetic stirring arrangement comprising:an electrically conductive stirring body to be immersed in the glass melt; anda magnetic actuator configured to generate a time-varying magnetic field suitable for moving the stirring body,wherein the stirring body has a substantially ellipsoidal shape with a minor diameter of at least 0.175 m and major diameter of at least 0.25 m and/or the magnetic flux density is at least 0.1 T where it reaches the stirring body.2. The magnetic stirring arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic actuator is to be arranged beneath a floor of the melting tank.3. The magnetic stirring arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic actuator is configured to generate a periodic magnetic field.4. The magnetic stirring arrangement of claim 3 , wherein the period of the magnetic field is between 1 and 10 s.5. The magnetic stirring arrangement of claim 3 , wherein the periodic magnetic field is a rotating magnetic field.6. The magnetic stirring arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic actuator is configured to retain the stirring body axially.7. The magnetic stirring arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the stirring body is shape-stable at 1500° C.8. The magnetic stirring arrangement of claim 1 , wherein a central portion of the stirring body is hollow claim 1 , gas-filled claim 1 , evacuated or made of a refractory material.9. The magnetic stirring arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the stirring body has a minor diameter of at most 1.05 m and major diameter of at most 1.5 m.10. The magnetic stirring arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic actuator is configured to rotate the stirring body ...

Motion activated spray dispenser

A dispensing device adapted for placement within a bathroom adjacent to a toilet to generally dispense an aerosolized fluid from within a fluid container and onto the surface of water within the toilet. The fluid is provided with a density less than water, wherein the fluid is provided to form a barrier on the surface of the water. The dispensing device including a sensor, indicator, trigger mechanism and stirring means adapted to stir the fluid within the fluid container.

Hotplate stirrer

A hotplate device has a body with a platform for receiving a vessel that contains a sample to be heated. A heating element, arranged under the platform, provides heat to the platform, based on a set temperature and a measured temperature as sensed by at least one temperature sensor, proximate to the platform. A controller located in the body directs electrical power to the heating element. As a safety feature, a wireless communication feature allows a user to enter set temperature instructions from a mobile device when communication with the mobile device is enabled and established. A proximity feature, when enabled, allows the user to enter instructions only as long as the user remains in a predetermined proximity of the hotplate device.

Wirelessly sensing properties of a closed environment and devices thereof

A wireless sensor that can measure properties of a substance and transmits the properties to a remote wireless receiver is disclosed. The wireless sensor can be fully enclosed within a container containing the substance, for example, allowing remote monitoring of the properties of the substance without compromising the integrity of the closed system.

COLD BREW COFFEE APPARATUS

Disclosed is a cold brew coffee maker and related methods of making cold brew coffee. The cold brew coffee maker can include a rotation assembly, a brew chamber, and a strainer/stirrer assembly. The strainer/stirrer assembly is adapted to be insertable into the brew chamber. The strainer/stirrer assembly having a first and second impeller that are located at a bottom portion of the strainer/stirrer assembly, the first impeller being located externally to the strainer/stirrer assembly and the second impeller located within a chamber formed by the strainer/stirrer assembly. The brew chamber portion of the cold brew coffee maker being filled partially with water, the strainer/stirrer assembly placed into the brew chamber and the brew chamber placed atop the rotation assembly. Ground coffee is added to the chamber located within the strainer/stirrer assembly and the rotation assembly is energized such that the first and second impellers cause the ground coffee and water to be mixed until a desired amount of coffee flavor is imparted upon the water by the ground coffee. 1. A strainer/stirrer device for brewing cold brew coffee adapted to be insertable into a brew chamber , the strainer/stirrer comprising:a strainer comprising an upper opening, straining walls, and a base portion;the strainer forming an inner chamber;an impeller located at a lower end of the strainer, the impeller positioned externally from the inner chamber, the impeller comprising a magnetic element that reacts to a rotating magnetic field to cause the impeller to rotate, and a plurality of vanes extending from a central axis toward an outer circumference of the impeller.2. The strainer/stirrer device of claim 1 , wherein the strainer has a larger diameter at the upper opening than at the base portion.3. The strainer/stirrer device of claim 1 , wherein the impeller comprises a base plate from which the plurality of vanes extend claim 1 , the magnetic element being located in the base plate.4. The ...

Cartridge, detection method, and detection device

The present invention provides a cartridge, a detection method, and a detection device capable of stabilizing the liquid level of a sample accommodated in a chamber in a predetermined state. A cartridge 20 , that is rotated around a rotating shaft 42 for detecting a target substance, is provided with a chamber 100 in which a sample containing a target substance is stored. The chamber 100 includes a first region 110 in which a sample is stored, a second region 120 disposed at a position closer to the rotating shaft 42 than the first region 110 , and a protrusion 130 protruding from a position between the first region 110 and the second region 120 to the inner side of the chamber 100.

Laboratory device

The invention relates to a laboratory device, in particular to a magnetic stirrer, having a heating unit for heating a medium, in particular a liquid, in a container, and having a regulating unit that is configured to regulate the temperature of the medium, of the heating unit and/or of the container by controlling the heating power of the heating unit, wherein a weight determination unit is provided to determine the weight of the medium, and wherein the regulation of the temperature takes place in dependence on the weight determined.

Device and method for mixing and bubble removal

A magnetic mixing device designed to mix fluid in a reaction chamber and remove air bubbles if present. The device comprises a holder with embedded magnets, which causes movement of a stir bar within the reaction chamber. The holder may be moved by an electric linear actuator configured to generate linear motion or an electric motor configured to generate a circular motion. When orientated so the stir bar moves vertically within the reaction chamber, the stir bar disrupts any air bubbles trapped within or below the fluid.

Method of forming a collapsible bag using a mold and mandrel

A vessel configured to contain a liquid is provided. The vessel includes a collapsible bad, a reusable support structure, a sensor, and a controller. The collapsible bag is operative to contain the liquid. The reusable support structure is operative to support the collapsible bag. The sensor is operative to measure a parameter within the collapsible bag. The controller is in electronic communication with the sensor and operative to introduce an antifoaming agent into the collapsible bag based at least in part on a signal received from the sensor.

Method for crystal growth in a cell in direct thermal contact with the ambient environment

A crystal growing cell which has computerized temperature control and agitation means to inhibit crystal nucleation. The temperature is controlled semi-actively, i.e., by monitoring the temperature with a thermistor and balancing ambient heat loss with heat added to the system by heating resistors or heating elements. When the chemical is completely dissolved by heating the mixture to a temperature above the saturation temperature, the temperature is lowered. At the saturation temperature the temperature is initially reduced slowly to avoid crystal nucleation. The saturation temperature of the initial solution is selected to be at an intermediate temperature which is high enough that the amount of dissolved material is large enough to produce a large crystal or large crystal clusters, yet not so high that the solubility curve has a large slope and therefore requires a high degree of temperature control to avoid crystal nucleation in the solution.

Mixing device

Provided is a mixing device that is configured to install therein a multi-well plate including a plurality of wells capable of containing matter to be mixed and includes mixing mechanisms each of which mixes the matter to be mixed with a motor and is provided for each of the wells. The mixing mechanisms each includes a first rotator that is connected to the motor and rotates due to activation of the motor, a mixing rod that mixes the matter to be mixed, a second rotator that supports the mixing rod, a magnetic coupling mechanism that magnetically couples the first rotator to the second rotator, and a seal ring that surrounds an opening of the well and is capable of closing the well together with the second rotator.

Method for Multi-Axis, Non-Contact Mixing of Magnetic Particle Suspensions

Continuous, three-dimensional control of the vorticity vector is possible by progressively transitioning the field symmetry by applying or removing a dc bias along one of the principal axes of mutually orthogonal alternating fields. By exploiting this transition, the vorticity vector can be oriented in a wide range of directions that comprise all three spatial dimensions. Detuning one or more field components to create phase modulation causes the vorticity vector to trace out complex orbits of a wide variety, creating very robust multiaxial stirring. This multiaxial, non-contact stirring is particularly attractive for applications where the fluid volume has complex boundaries, or is congested.

Magnetic mixing apparatus

This disclosure relates to a magnetic mixing apparatus that mixes a sample contained in a mixing chamber using a stir bar, while minimizing the amount of contact between the stir bar and walls of the mixing chamber. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a ferromagnetic stir bar contained in the mixing chamber, and a driving magnet and a driven magnet located on opposite sides of the mixing chamber. The driving magnet, the driven magnet, and the ferromagnetic stir bar are each capable of rotating about a respective axis. The driving magnet, the driven magnet, and the ferromagnetic stir bar are magnetically coupled such that rotation of the driving magnet induces rotation of the driven magnet and rotation of the driving magnet and the driven magnet induce rotation of the ferromagnetic stir bar. In some embodiments, rotation of the ferromagnetic stir bar within the mixing chamber mixes the sample contained within the mixing chamber.

Pressure driven flow crystallizer

The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for pressure driven flow crystallization. In some embodiments, the system comprises a comprising a cavity and a mixing mechanism. In some embodiments, one or more inlets facilitate the transfer of one or more reagent streams to the cavity. In some such embodiments, the mixing mechanism mixes the first and second reagent streams such that a continuous crystallization and/or generation of a product (e.g., solid particles) in the fluid.

Light emitting fluid decanting device and method of light-treating a fluid

The present invention discloses a device for light-treating a fluid having base having an internal hollow portion for housing electronic components, a transparent medium on a top of portion of the base on which a fluid vessel rests, a light emitting element (LEE) for producing light located in the base and positioned toward the top portion of the based where the fluid vessel rests, a processor in communication with the LEE, a user interface for inputting characteristics about the fluid to be treated, wherein the processor, based on the input, controls at least one of the intensity or duration of the light produced by LEE. A system and method for treating a fluid is also disclosed.

Device for mixing liquids and solids with liquids by means of vibration

A device for mixing liquids and solids in liquids using vibration includes an electromagnetic drive, a drive shaft arranged coaxially with the electromagnetic drive, with drive shaft having a mixing member and either a permanent magnet or a magnetisable element excited by the electromagnetic drive to cause vibration for transmission to the mixing member, and a system of flat spring elements including a first spring element arranged parallel to the drive shaft and a second spring element arranged perpendicularly to the drive shaft and connected to the permanent magnet or the magnetisable element.

Web with molded articles on both sides

Injection molding parts onto a carrier web located between mold halves, each mold half having a cavity, resulting in molded articles having parts on both sides of the carrier web. Polymer flow into the cavities is assisted by application of ultrasonic energy to the mold. After the molding operation, mold halves are separated, and the carrier web is advanced, or indexed, to a next position for another molding sequence. Articles produced include lenses with part of the carrier web between lens halves, and a carrier web bearing an array of molded parts.

Method and system for magnetic actuated mixing to prepare latex emulsion

A method and system for magnetic actuated mixing which use magnetic particles and magnetic field to facilitate the mixing for preparing latex emulsion. In embodiments, a suitable process includes dissolving a resin in an organic solvent, optionally adding a surfactant, adding a neutralization agent and water, adding magnetic particles, and subjecting the mixture to a magnetic actuated mixing to form a latex emulsion. In embodiments, the latex emulsion thus produced may be utilized to form a toner.

Apparatus and method for mixing liquids

An apparatus for mixing a liquid comprise a base having an associated head located thereover, an elongate stirring member extending between top and bottom ends along an axis, wherein the top end is magnetically coupled with the head so as to suspend the elongate stirring member therefrom and wherein the bottom end includes at least two arms radially extending therefrom, and a rotary motor located within the base magnetically coupled to the at least two arms so as to cause the elongate stirring member to rotate with the rotary motor. A method for locating the elongate stirring member within the container, placing the container on the base at a mixing location so as to magnetically couple the stirring member with the head; and turning the rotary motor so as to cause the elongate stirring member to rotate with the rotary motor.

Mixer-container and method for assembling a mixer-container including a telescopic shaft

Disclosed is a method for assembling a mixer-container intended for receiving a biopharmaceutical fluid in which: a container is provided, the container including: a mixing device including at least one shaft having an adjustable length, and at least one first bearing attached to the wall, the shaft extending at least into the inner space from the first bearing; a rigid outer device that compresses the container is provided; a drive motor located outside the container is provided; the first bearing of the container is placed so as to be spaced apart from the motor; the length of the shaft is adjusted along the main axis by arranging the shaft opposite the motor to enable the motor to rotate the shaft.

Combined heating and stirring arrangement method for heating food and heating stirrer

The invention discloses a facilitated cooking method which allows it to stir and heat food on the basis of magnetic fields preferably respectively by induction cooking. A magnetic stirrer heater ( 110 ) is preferably propelled by coils ( 125, 128 ) and heated by an induction coil ( 110 ). A corresponding arrangement and a magnetic stirrer heater are disclosed as well. The combined heating and stirring arrangement can be used for automated cooking by carrying out the stirring and heating of the food according to a time schedule.

Beverage mixing, storing and dispensing apparatus

A magnetic beverage dispenser and mixer apparatus including a container and a magnetic motor to drive a stir bar in the container. The stir bar is rotated by an external magnetic drive motor to stir the liquid in the container. The container includes a bottom base which may have a mechanical retainer that retains the magnetic stir bar in the base in an operative rotating position relative to the motor to provide stirring access of the stir bar to liquid in the container. The container can have a spigot for dispensing the liquid. The base portion can be shaped to effect/enhance the mixing/tornado action of the liquid. A controller can control the motor using information from the user and/or information concerning properties/conditions of the fluid and/or the stir bar detected by sensors.

Composition and Methods for Producing Tobacco Plants and Products Having Reduced Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamines (TSNAs)

The present disclosure provides approaches for reducing tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) in tobacco. Some of these approaches include genetically engineering tobacco plants to increase one or more antioxidants, increase oxygen radicle absorbance capacity (ORAC), or reduce nitrite. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing modified tobacco plants and tobacco products therefrom comprising reduced TSNAs.

Mixing apparatus and methods

A method and apparatus for the mixing of a solution and reagents for various reactions and/or testing having a closed cartridge reaction well, a magnetically responsive bead within the well having a chemically inert coating. A heat source then heats the contents to a target temperature while oscillating magnetic fields move the bead within the well in order to mix the contents and make the contents of the reaction well homogeneous.

Solution blending process for the fabrication of nylon6-montmorillonite nanocomposites

In general the present disclosure relates to Nylon 6/montmorillonite clay nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical properties that have been prepared primarily by solution compounding. A major challenge in producing the Nylon 6/montmorillonite clay nanocomposites is associated with the exfoliation and dispersion of the clay particles within the polymer matrix. This disclosure presents compositions and methods for obtaining highly or fully exfoliated nylon 6/montmorillonite nanocomposites not only for organically modified clays with known compatibility with nylon 6 (Cloisite 30B), but also for clays with low/no compatibility with nylon 6 (Cloisite 15A and Na—MMT) through solution compounding.

Methods, Devices, Systems and Kits for Preparing Compositions for Care and Repair of Varicose Veins

The present disclosure relates to a container for the production of a foamed sclerosant composition, to kits and systems including such a container, to methods for preparing a foamed sclerosant composition using such containers, and to foamed sclerosant compositions obtainable by such methods. In an aspect, the container comprises a sealed sterile container body having one or more sidewalls extending between a top and a bottom of the container body and defining a foaming space. The container further comprises a mixing element disposed in the container body. The container contains a previously introduced gas and liquid sclerosant composition. The mixing element is configured to be operatively coupled with a rotatable actuator without the actuator reaching the foaming space. A medical professional may select the appropriate quantity and concentration for every treatment.

Magnetic stir bar

Magnetic stir bar ( 1 ) for use with a magnetic stirrer, said magnetic stir bar ( 1 ) comprising at least one permanent magnet ( 2 ) for spinning said magnetic stir bar ( 1 ) when said magnetic stir bar ( 1 ) is subjected to a rotating magnetic field; and a chamber ( 3 ) for storing a product inside said magnetic stir bar ( 1 ), wherein said magnetic stir bar ( 1 ) has a closed configuration in which said chamber ( 3 ) is closed, said magnetic stir bar ( 1 ) being maintained in said closed configuration under the effect of a first force (f), and an open configuration in which said chamber ( 3 ) is open, said magnetic stir bar ( 1 ) being maintained in said open configuration under the effect of a second force (F); and wherein said magnetic stir bar ( 1 ) is adapted to automatically reconfigure itself from said closed configuration to said open configuration when said magnetic stir bar ( 1 ) is spun at or above a threshold rotational speed (ωt).

Disposable container and mixing system comprising the container

The present invention relates to a disposable container ( 100 ) comprising a side wall ( 2, 32 ), top ( 4 ) and bottom ( 6 ), wherein the side wall ( 2; 32 ) and the bottom ( 6 ) comprise a flexible material, wherein the side wall ( 2; 32 ), top ( 4 ) and bottom ( 6 ) are joined together to define the container ( 100 ) with an interior compartment ( 10 ) for keeping a fluid inside the container ( 100 ). The bottom ( 6 ) of the container ( 100 ) comprises at least one portion of rigid or semi-rigid material comprising a folding means ( 124; 224; 324; 324′ ) that enables folding of the bottom ( 6 ). Thus an easy way of folding the bottom of the container is provided.

Mixing device, discharge device provided therewith, and discharge method

Problem: A mixing device is provided which can solve problems resulting from friction between a vessel and a stirrer, which can generate a circulatory flow even below the stirrer, and which allows a desired number of stirrers to be arranged at desired positions. A discharge device provided with the mixing device, and a discharge method are also provided. Solution: The mixing device includes a stirrer incorporating a magnet, a stirrer holding mechanism that specifies a position of the stirrer by exerting a magnetic force on the stirrer from the lateral side, and a rotation mechanism that rotates the stirrer holding mechanism, wherein the rotation mechanism rotates the stirrer holding mechanism, thereby rotating the stirrer. The discharge device includes the mixing device, and the discharge method is carried out using the discharge device.

Carbonated beverage makers, methods, and systems

A carbonated beverage maker includes a water reservoir, a carbon dioxide creation chamber, and a carbonation chamber. The water reservoir holds ice water and has a first impeller and a shroud surrounding the first impeller. The carbon dioxide creation chamber contains chemical elements and receives warm water. The chemical elements react with each other to create carbon dioxide when the warm water is introduced to the carbon dioxide creation chamber. The carbonation chamber is connected to the water reservoir and the carbon dioxide creation chamber. The carbonation chamber has a second impeller that includes a stem portion and blades. The stem portion and the blades define conduits therein. The blades create a low pressure region in a lower portion of the carbonation chamber such that carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide creation chamber flows through the conduits to the low pressure region.

Laboratory device with adjustable operating parameters for controlling a laboratory device function

A laboratory device (4, 9), in particular a magnetic stirrer, comprises at least one adjustable operating parameter for controlling at least one laboratory device function, and an outer housing (2). The outer housing (2) has a coupling device (11a, 11b) for coupling the laboratory device (4, 9) to at least one further laboratory device (5, 9) for the same at least one laboratory device function, at which further laboratory device the at least one operating parameter can also be adjusted, and the coupling device (11a, 11b) is configured such that by means of the coupling device (11a, 11b) the laboratory device (4, 9) and the at least one further laboratory device (5, 9) can be operated simultaneously and by means of a common adjustment device the at least one operating parameter can be adjusted in a central manner independently and/or consistently for the laboratory device (4, 9) and the at least one further laboratory device (5, 9).

Flexible convertible hotplate adapter for rounded vessels and objects

The present invention is an article or device to facilitate the heating of rounded vessels and other rounded objects comprising a flexible polymeric support comprising a plurality of nested, concentric hollow cylindrical portions each having respective upper edges and adapted to be arranged and fixed in at least two configurations such that the upper edges of the concentric hollow cylindrical portions accommodate at least two respective bowl-shaped contours. The present invention also includes a device to facilitate the heating of rounded vessels or objects, or regularly-shaped or irregularly-shaped objects and containers comprising a container presenting a flexible polymeric support surface, the container containing a malleable material, such that said flexible polymeric support surface is sufficiently malleable so as to be adapted for the heating such objects or containers. Also included is an arrangement for heating such a container or object, and/or for stirring the contents of such a container, while being supported by the article or device of the present invention.

Quick-connect mixer impeller coupling

One embodiment provides a quick-connect and rotation system for impeller coupling including: an impeller comprising: a mixer end; and a first attachment end; the first attachment end comprising a first member that is diametrically magnetized; and an motor comprising: a rotational shaft with a second attachment end comprising a second member that is diametrically magnetized; wherein the first attachment end and the second attachment end are complementary to each other; and wherein the motor imparts rotational torque, via a magnetic field between the first member and the second member, on the first attachment end when the first attachment end and the second attachment end are connected.

Automated solution dispenser

The methods and systems of the invention include the use of automated solution dispensers in laboratory environment. The automated solution dispensers can be controlled locally or remotely within a network. The usage of the instruments can be followed and procurement of supplies can be automated.

Wine Decanter

A decanting vessel has an internal pump for recirculating a beverage such as wine and aerating it within the decanter.

Method and device for suspending cells

The invention is related to a device for suspending particles in a fluid, wherein the mixing device includes a first magnet ( 1 ) rotating around a longitudinal axis ( 2 ), a mixing rod ( 4 ) attached to a mount ( 6 ), the mount including a second magnet ( 3 ), wherein the mount ( 6 ) moves in a substantially orthogonal motion to the longitudinal axis of the mixing rod ( 4 ) by the interaction of the rotating first magnet with the second magnet ( 3 ).

Magnetically actuated mixing and drinking straw

A magnetically actuated mixing straw for mixing a beverage comprises magnetic protrusions located at boom end of the straw. A beverage container containing the mixing straw is placed on top of a magnetic stirrer that causes the mixing straw to rotate and mix the beverage container contents.

Automatic wine stirrer and method for aerating wine

An automatic wine stirrer is adapted for aerating wine contained in an open vessel. The wine stirrer comprises a housing, and a fan assembly operatively mounted within the housing. The fan assembly comprises a rotatable hub, a plurality of fan blades attached to the hub, and an electric motor. At least one magnet is carried by the fan assembly. When the rotatable hub is substantially stopped, the magnet attracts and holds a ferromagnetic stir bar located inside the wine vessel. When the rotatable hub starts, the magnet rotates relative to the housing thereby rotating the stir bar and substantially swirling the wine contained in the wine vessel.

Emulsifying system and emulsifying process

What is proposed is an emulsifying system with an emulsifying device and an injection nozzle as well as an emulsifying device for producing a water-fuel emulsion for an internal combustion engine, wherein the emulsifying device is embodied as a rotor-stator emulsifying device and/or fluid flow machine and/or is connected or connectable directly to an injection nozzle. The emulsifying device has a housing and a shaft, the shaft being drivable in a contactless manner, the housing having a guide apparatus having a plurality of guide channels for guiding the flow, and/or the housing being made at least partially from fiber composite material. Moreover, an emulsifying method for producing a water-fuel emulsion is proposed in which water and fuel are fed to a rotor-stator emulsifying device and/or fluid flow machine for producing the water-fuel emulsion, and/or in which water and fuel are premixed in a first emulsifying stage and fed via a guide apparatus having a plurality of guide channels to a second emulsifying stage.

Stirring bar and stirring method

A stirring bar capable of reducing a dead space inside a container and efficiently using a contained liquid. A stirring bar introduced into a reagent bottle having an opening mouth portion and rotated by a magnetic force transmitted from the outside of the reagent bottle so as to stir a reagent in the reagent bottle, including: a magnet having a predetermined shape; and a main body including a magnetic member therein, in which the main body is provided with a through-hole which has an opening area corresponding to an opened area and is able to receive a nozzle in the opening area, and in which the stirring bar in a rotation state is able to receive the nozzle in a circular center area narrower than the opening area and having a diameter of an opening width of a center portion of the opening area.

Automatic machine for making flat edibles

Present Automatic machine for making flat edibles ( 1 ) mainly comprises of Dispensing module ( 2 ), Kneading Module ( 3 ), Dough-arm Module ( 4 ), Pressing Module ( 5 ), Flat edible arm Module ( 6 ), Baking Module ( 7 ), Electronic Module ( 8 ), Body and Structural parts ( 9 ). Said Dispensing module ( 2 ) is provided to dispense the raw materials for preparing the flat edibles wherein said raw materials generally, but not exclusively include flour, water and oil, said Kneading Module ( 3 ) is for kneading of raw materials dispensed, said Dough-arm Module ( 4 ) transfers the dough from Kneading module ( 3 ) to Pressing Module ( 5 ), said Pressing Module ( 5 ) facilitates in pressing the dough into flat round edible, said Flat edible arm Module ( 6 ) transfers flat round edible from the Pressing Module ( 5 ) to Baking Module ( 7 ) and Baking Module ( 7 ) to outside tray, said Electronic module ( 8 ) controls the working of present Automatic machine for making flat edibles ( 1 ).

Food and beverage product

System and method for dispensing a flowable product are provided. The system includes a mixing chamber having a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet. The mixing chamber of the system contains a mixing element capable of motion. The system also includes a paste located in an enclosure configured to flow into the mixing chamber via a first channel connected to the first inlet, and a flowable medium configured to flow into the mixing chamber via a second channel connected to the second inlet. The mixing chamber is configured to mix the paste and the flowable medium using the mixing element, thus, producing the flowable product that may be output via the outlet.

Fine bubble supply device, and fine bubble analyzing system

Provided is a fine bubble supply device and a fine bubble analyzing system capable of more stably supplying fine bubbles unstable in a liquid. A fine bubble generating device generates fine bubbles. A retention vessel stores a liquid therein, and an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe of the fine bubbles are connected to the retention vessel. The fine bubbles generated from the fine bubble generating device are introduced into the liquid in the retention vessel through the inlet pipe to be retained in the liquid. The fine bubbles retained in the liquid are led out to a supply destination (fine bubble characteristic evaluation device) through the outlet pipe.

Wirelessly sensing properties of a closed environment and devices thereof

A wireless sensor measures properties of a substance and transmits the properties to a remote wireless receiver. The wireless sensor can be fully enclosed within a container containing the substance, allowing remote monitoring of the properties of the substance without compromising integrity of a closed system.

Intelligent skin beauty system and user terminal

A beauty care system is provided. The beauty care system includes a communication module for establishing a communication link with a user terminal; and a beauty-care-solution-mixing control module for receiving control information from the user terminal over the communication link and performing a beauty-care operation on a target object based on the control information from the user terminal. The control information is determined based on at least one of information of an electronic tag of a cosmetic capsule and characteristic information of the target object.

Accelerated Hydrolysis System

A novel in vitro system and method for predicting the in vivo behavior, such as absorption time or mechanical strength retention, of biodegradable polymeric implants and medical devices. Data from this in vitro method are correlated to in vivo absorption data, allowing for the prediction of accurate in vivo behaviors, such as absorption times. The system uses a novel bypass loop to maintain the integrity of pH measuring devices to improve the reproducibility of data collected during in vitro testing.

Reactor for the treatment of a sample medium

Reaktor mit einer Reaktionskammer (14, 14a, b) in mikromechanischer Bauweise für ein elektrische Ladungsträger enthaltendes Probenmedium und mit einem Erzeuger (20) für ein im Inneren der Reaktionskammer (14, 14a, b) wirksames, taktweise umgepoltes und/oder örtlich verändertes, elektrostatisches Feld als Rührvorrichtung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Reaktionskammer länglich ausgestaltet ist und entlang ihres länglichen Verlaufes mehrere unabhängig voneinander aktivierbare Elektrodenpaare ineinander verschachtelt angeordnet sind. Reactor with a reaction chamber (14, 14a, b) in a micromechanical construction for a sample medium containing electrical charge carriers and with a generator (20) for an effective, cyclically reversed and / or locally changed inside the reaction chamber (14, 14a, b), electrostatic field as a stirring device, characterized in that the reaction chamber is of elongated design and a plurality of electrode pairs which can be activated independently of one another are arranged nested one inside the other along their elongated course.

Disposable bioreactor systems and methods

Accordingly, in one embodiment of the invention, a bioreactor system is presented and includes a disposable container for housing biomaterials for processing, the disposable container including at least one input port, at least one exhaust port, at least one harvest port, and the integrity of the sterile environment is protected with sterile filters attached to all external open ports a structure for supporting the disposable container, one or more sensors for sensing one or more parameters of the biomaterials in the container, a heater for heating the contents of the container, the heater having a thermostat and mixing system arranged with the system such that biomaterials contained in the disposable container are mixed.

Permanent-magnet drive for pump, stirrer on tap - is encased in splint bowl of carbon fibre or aramide reinforced plastic with carborundum bearing rings

The rotor (1) at the end of a shaft (2) driving e.g. a pump turbine carries a permanent magnet and is surrounded by a split bowl (3) whose rim is fastened between the pump housing and its bearing support. Two or three parts of a divided bearing ring (4) are retained by clamps forming part of an emergency bearing. A closed bearing ring (5) at the mouth of the bowl (3) is held in a recess by a clamping ring (6). ADVANTAGE - Damage to split bowl is almost impossible even when bearing of internal rotor is damaged.

Mixing cartridges, mixing stations, and related kits, systems, and methods

Cartridges useful for mixing materials, such as fluidic materials are provided. A cartridge typically includes a body structure having surfaces that define a cavity with upper and lower portions. A rotatable member generally extends along a horizontal axis in the upper portion of the cavity. One or more protrusions typically extend outward from the rotatable member and into the lower portion of the cavity, and are configured to mix the material when the material is disposed in the cavity. Related mixing stations, systems, kits, and methods are also provided.

Magnetic agitator

A contactlessly, inductively, or magnetically drivable agitator ( 1 ) for fluids, in particular for agitating sterile fluids which is equipped with a separating vessel ( 10 ) and an agitator head ( 2 ), which is supported thereon in an axially and radially movable fashion and is for supporting agitating elements ( 5 ). The novel agitator ( 1 ) includes means for hydrodynamically generating a fluid film from the medium to be agitated and during operation, the fluid film is formed between at least one stationary part of the separating vessel ( 10 ) or a container bottom ( 11 ) and at least one part of the rotationally movable agitator head ( 2 ) that is equipped with the hydrodynamically acting means. During operation, the fluid film eliminates essentially all of the pressure on the bearing, drastically reduces the wear, and as a result, practically no further abraded material gets into the fluids to be agitated. Such agitators permit maximum speeds of up to 3000 rpm. The agitators are suitable for installation in conventional metal receptacles, but it is preferable to use plastic nonreusable agitators in nonreusable containers.

Mixing cartridges, mixing stations, and related kits, systems, and methods

Cartridges useful for mixing materials, such as fluidic materials are provided. A cartridge typically includes a body structure having surfaces that define a cavity with upper and lower portions. A rotatable member generally extends along a horizontal axis in the upper portion of the cavity. One or more protrusions typically extend outward from the rotatable member and into the lower portion of the cavity, and are configured to mix the material when the material is disposed in the cavity. Related mixing stations, systems, kits, and methods are also provided.

Emulsification device for continuously producing emulsions or dispersions

본 발명은 액정 구조를 지니는 에멀전, 나노-에멀전 및/또는 분산액을 연속적으로 제조하기 위한 유화 장치에 관한 것으로, 이 장치는 a) 적어도 하나의 혼합 시스템, b) 교반 요소를 위한 적어도 하나의 구동기, 및 c) 각 성분 혹은 성분 혼합물을 위한 적어도 하나의 전달유닛을 포함한다. The present invention relates to an emulsifying apparatus for continuously producing emulsions, nano-emulsions and / or dispersions having a liquid crystal structure, comprising a) at least one mixing system, b) at least one actuator for stirring elements, And c) at least one delivery unit for each component or mixture of components.

超臨界状態を用いた分散方法及び分散装置

(57)【要約】 【課題】 超臨界流体を用いて効率よく分散を行う。 【解決手段】 分散質と溶媒の混合物を超臨界容器 （６）に供給する。この超臨界容器（６）に超臨界溶媒 を供給する。この超臨界溶媒を臨界温度、臨界圧力以上 に加熱加圧し、超臨界流体とする。その後上記混合物と 超臨界流体を攪拌混合する。得られた超臨界混合物を爆 砕槽(10)において大気圧に解放する。これにより上記分 散質は溶媒中に効率よく分散する。

Capsule chemistry sample liquid analysis system and method

An analysis method and apparatus comprises feeding a stream of fluid capsules in a fluid conduit for flow therethrough by forming a film of isolating liquid on an inner surface of the conduit and randomly accessing each of a plurality of liquids selected from a sample liquid, reagents and a magnetic particle suspension to form a plurality of isolated segments from the plurality of liquids in each capsule in the conduit. The fluid capsules flow in at least one longitudinal direction of the conduit and the suspended magnetic particles are selectively magnetically retained from one segment in one capsule at a given location for placement of the magnetic particles in another segment in the one capsule during the flow of the one capsule through the conduit. The fluid capsules are then measured in the conduit.

Container System With One Container With a Flexible Partition

Container system with one container ( 1 ) with a flexible partition, in particular a disposable container, that can be inserted into a carrying container that supports its lateral container partition ( 10 ) and in which liquid medium ( 8 ) that has been poured in can be mixed, with the carrying container ( 4 ) featuring at least one baffle ( 15, 15′, 15″, 15′″ ) on the internal support partition ( 11 ) that forms the lateral container partition.

A device and method for manipulating and mixing magnetic particles in a liquid medium

A device for manipulating and mixing magnetic particles (3) in a surrounding liquid medium, comprises at least one couple of magnetic poles (1,1') facing each other across a gap, the facing poles diverging from a narrow end of the gap to a large end of the gap, the poles (1,1') forming part of an electromagnetic circuit and being arranged to provide a magnetic field gradient in the gap region; and a reaction chamber (2) that is a part of a fluidic network for containing the said magnetic particles in suspension and placed in the gap of the said electromagnets poles (1,1'). The reaction chamber (2) preferably has at least one part which has a diverging cavity, arranged co-divergently in the diverging gap between the poles.

Container system with one container with a flexible partition

Container system with one container (1) with a flexible partition, in particular a disposable container, that can be inserted into a carrying container that supports its lateral container partition (10) and in which liquid medium (8) that has been poured in can be mixed, with the carrying container (4) featuring at least one baffle (15, 15′, 15″, 15′″) on the internal support partition (11) that forms the lateral container partition.

Cartridge, centrifuge and method for mixing a first and second component

A cartridge is configured for insertion and centrifugation in a centrifuge. The cartridge includes a mixing chamber, which comprises a container that is configured for at least one first component and at least one second component and electromagnetic particles. The electromagnetic particles are movable by an electromagnetic force to mix the first and second components.

Device for analyzing fluids

It is an object of the invention to provide for an alternative for analyzing fluids. To this end a device for analyzing fluids comprising magnetic particles is provided, the device comprising magnetic means for generating a magnetic field designed for exerting a magnetic force to the magnetic particles creating a movement of the fluid comprising targets and a membrane with an array for moving the fluid through or along the array.

Magnetic Fluid Manipulators and Methods for Their Use

Device and methods for use of these devices to manipulate substantially non-magnetic particles dispersed inside a magnetic fluid by employing a changeable pattern of local magnetic field maxima and minima are provided.

Magnetic in-line purification of fluid

Methods for in-line purification of surfactant from a first fluid, such as a microemulsion are disclosed. Magnetic particles coated with surfactant molecules may be used to bind surfactants from a fluid. A magnetic field may be used to separate the bound materials from the fluid.

Magnetic fluid manipulators and methods for their use

One aspect of the invention provides a device for sorting non-magnetic particles. The device includes: (a) a fluid holding chamber comprising an inner and outer surface; (b) a fluid in contact with the inner surface of the fluid holding chamber, said fluid containing a dispersion of magnetic particles and at least two sets of non-magnetic particles; and (c) at least two sources of magnetic fields positioned in close proximity to, or inside of, the fluid holding chamber. The at least two sources of magnetic fields produce a changeable pattern of magnetic field minima and maxima regions thereby causing said non-magnetic particles in the fluid to be transported towards the magnetic field minima regions by magnetic force. At least one of said sources of magnetic fields comprises an array of magnetizable features on a micrometer or nanometer length scale.

Magnetic fluid manipulators and methods for their use

Device and methods for use of these devices to manipulate substantially non-magnetic particles dispersed inside a magnetic fluid by employing a changeable pattern of local magnetic field maxima and minima are provided.

Magnetic fluid manipulators and methods for their use

Device and methods for use of these devices to manipulate substantially non-magnetic particles dispersed inside a magnetic fluid by employing a changeable pattern of local magnetic field maxima and minima are provided.

Magnetic Particle Systems and Methods

Systems comprising a fluid chamber comprising a fluid disposed within the fluid chamber, wherein the fluid comprises a plurality of magnetic particles disposed within the fluid and a magnetic field source disposed operative with the fluid chamber to provide a magnetic field to the fluid chamber. Methods for mixing comprising providing a plurality of magnetic particles disposed within a fluid and applying a magnetic field to the magnetic particles such that the magnetic particles move within the fluid. Articles comprising a fluid chamber that comprises a fluid disposed within the fluid chamber, wherein the fluid comprises a plurality of magnetic particles disposed within the fluid.

Device for analyzing fluids

It is an object of the invention to provide for an alternative for analyzing fluids. To this end a device for analyzing fluids comprising magnetic particles is provided, the device comprising magnetic means for generating a magnetic field designed for exerting a magnetic force to the magnetic particles creating a movement of the fluid comprising targets and a membrane with an array for moving the fluid through or along the array.

用于分析流体的装置

本发明的目的是提供一种用于分析流体的可选方案。为此，提供了一种用于分析包括磁性颗粒的流体的装置，所述装置包括用于产生磁场的磁性部件、和膜，所述磁性部件被设计成用于向磁性颗粒施加磁力，从而使包括目标的流体运动，所述膜具有列阵，用于使流体移动通过列阵或沿着列阵移动。

Device for analyzing fluids

It is an object of the invention to provide for an alternative for analyzing fluids. To this end a device for analyzing fluids comprising magnetic particles is provided, the device comprising magnetic means for generating a magnetic field designed for exerting a magnetic force to the magnetic particles creating a movement of the fluid comprising targets and a membrane with an array for moving the fluid through or along the array.

Apparatus for moving magnetic particles

The invention provides an apparatus for moving magnetic particles in a liquid medium, a system comprising an apparatus, a method for moving magnetic particles and a method for moving and for fixing the magnetic particles. The apparatus comprises a first magnetic means generating a first magnetic field, the apparatus further comprising a second magnetic means generating a second magnetic field, the first magnetic field having a first main axis, the second magnetic field having a second main axis, wherein the first and second main axes are inclined relative to each other by an acute angle of inclination.

Device for analyzing fluids

Electromagnetic assemblies for processing fluids

Methods and apparatus for processing fluids are described. In various aspects, a fluid processing system may include a magnetic assembly that includes a plurality of magnetic structures configured to generate a magnetic field gradient within a fluid container. The magnetic structures may be formed as a plurality of electromagnets configured to be individually actuated by a controller. Each of the electromagnets may generate a magnetic field within the fluid container. The electromagnets may be differentially actuated to create a magnetic field gradient within the fluid container to agitate, mix, or otherwise influence magnetic particles disposed within the fluid container. Activation of the electromagnets of an electromagnetic structure may generate a magnetic field gradient that influences magnetic particles in an x-y direction. In addition, activation of the electromagnets of a plurality of electromagnetic structures may generate magnetic field gradients that influences magnetic particles in an x-y direction and z-direction.

Electromagnetic assemblies for processing fluids

Pumping or mixing system using a levitating magnetic element, related system components, and related methods

A system for pumping or mixing a fluid using a levitating, rotating magnetic bearing and various other components for use in a pumping or mixing system are disclosed. The magnetic bearing is placed in a fluid-containing vessel in close proximity to a superconducting element. A separate cooling source thermally linked to the superconducting element provides the necessary cooling to induce levitation in the magnetic bearing. The superconducting element may be thermally isolated, such that the bearing, the vessel, and any fluid contained therein are not exposed to the cold temperatures required to produce the desired superconductive effects and the resulting levitation. By using means external to the vessel to rotate and/or stabilize the magnetic bearing levitating in the fluid, including possibly rotating the superconducting element itself or moving it relative to the vessel, the desired effective pumping or mixing action may be provided.

Pumping or mixing system using a levitating bearing

A system (10) for pumping or mixing a fluid using a levitating, rotating magnetic bearing (14) and various other components for use in a pumping or mixing system are disclosed. The magnetic bearing (14) is placed in a fluid-containing vessel (16) in close proximity to a superconducting element (16). A separate cooling source (24) thermally linked to the superconducting element provides the necessary cooling to induce levitation in the magnetic bearing. The superconducting element (20) may be thermally isolated, such that the bearing, the vessel, and any fluid contained therein are not exposed to the cold temperatures required to produce the desired superconductive effects and the resulting levitation. By using means external to the vessel to rotate and/or stabilize the magnetic bearing levitation in the fluid, including possibly rotating the superconducting element itself or moving it relative to the vessel, the desired effective pumping or mixing action may be provided.

Magnetically assisted processing of a medium

The invention relates to a processing device (100) and a method for processing a medium in a processing chamber (121). The processing comprises the addition of magnetic particles (M) to the medium and the mixing of the medium by manipulating said magnetic particles with a time-variable magnetic field (B), particularly a partially oscillating or rotating field. The magnetic field (B) may be generated with a multipole magnetic field generator (110) comprising four subunits (111A, 111B), each having a core (113A, 113B) with a surrounding coil (112A, 112B) and with a top surface (114A, 114B), wherein all top surfaces of said subunits are preferably arranged in the same plane and wherein all cores are substantially parallel to each other.

Bio memory disc and bio memory disk drive apparatus, and assay method using the same

The present invention provides a bio memory disc where a lab-on-a-chip process system including an assay-diagnosis unit, a nucleic acid hybridization assay unit, or an immuno-assay unit and a semiconductor memory is disposed, a bio memory disc drive apparatus including a controller for controlling and driving an optical disc including CD or DVD and the bio memory disc and an assay method using the same.

一种磁珠试剂的自动搅拌装置及磁珠试剂路径规划方法

本发明涉及一种磁珠试剂的自动搅拌装置及磁珠试剂路径规划方法，搅拌装置包括运动磁场激发装置和信号调制装置，磁珠试剂位于运动磁场激发装置中，运动磁场激发装置包括三组正交的亥姆霍兹线圈，磁珠试剂位于三组正交的亥姆霍兹线圈中间；信号调制装置包括路径规划装置和若干个电流产生装置，路径规划装置连接若干个所述电流产生装置，电流产生装置与亥姆霍兹线圈一一对应，路径规划装置用于进行磁珠试剂的路径规划，电流产生装置用于根据路径规划装置的路径规划结果，产生对应频率和大小的电流信号至对应的亥姆霍兹线圈，以使磁珠试剂按照路径规划结果进行多模态运动。本发明解决了传统试剂检测方法中难以把握质量、检测结果不稳定的问题。

Method and arrangement of rotating magnetically inducible particles

A device and method for rotating magnetically inducible particles (204) suspended in a fluid by rotating a multidirectional magnetic field through the suspended particles. A rare earth magnet (502) is positioned adjacent to the suspended particles and oriented such that the axis of a magnetic field generated by the magnet passes through the suspension. The magnetic flux lines of the magnet's field radiate in multiple directions through the suspended particles, them to form long multidirectional chains (601). The magnet and the chains of suspended particles (601) are rotated with respect to one another, the axis of the rotation (503) being approximately parallel to the magnetic axis of the multidirectional magnetic field. This causes the particle chains (601) to rotate about the magnetic axis, thus mixing the fluid.

Assay method of immune reaction and apparatus

Reaktionskammer fuer die chemische Synthese oder verwandte Anwendungen.

Device

A reaction station for performing parallel synthesis with magnetic stirring. The device is capable of accommodating a plurality of reaction vessels being specifically adapted so that when placed in a magnetic field, such as that generated by a laboratory magnetic stirrer, any reaction vessel accommodated by the device is in an effective position for stirring with respect to the magnetic field.