Assembly of stackable trunks

The invention relates to an assembly of at least two stackable transport trunks, each trunk having a body with a generally parallelepiped shape, including a bottom and four sidewalls connected to the bottom and being closed by a removable lid, one of the sidewalls of each trunk including nesting means for engaging with the nesting means of the sidewall of another trunk on which it is stacked. According to the invention, the nesting means are adapted for defining, when in engagement, a sliding link having a translation direction parallel to the side surfaces having the nesting means and to the bottoms of the trunks, and for guiding the translation of the trunks on each other, the corresponding sidewalls being adapted for enabling the cooperation of the nesting means and enabling said translation.

Biological sample-processing apparatus having a door with space for receiving reagent tanks

A biological sample-processing apparatus has a sample-processing chamber, which has a door with space for receiving reagent tanks. The reagent supply tanks have conduits in fluid communication with reagent buffer tanks in the sample-processing chamber. The door has a pivot with a hollow interior. At least one conduit connects the reagent supply tanks to the reagent buffer tanks through the hollow interior of the pivot. The present invention provides a modification of the door of a biological sample-processing apparatus so that the door is equipped with reagent supply tanks that contain reagents for processing biological samples and that facilitate the operation of the processing and increase convenience, and further, enable more of the apparatuses to be allocated in the same space.

Two-Piece Frame Assembly for Window of Enclosure

Frames for mounting windows within the walls of enclosures for isolating or sealing substances such as radioactive or other hazardous substances from the surrounding environment. In a first embodiment of the present invention, a window assembly includes a two-piece frame that is welded into the wall of an enclosure. In a second embodiment of the present invention, a window assembly includes a three-piece frame that is clamped to the wall of an enclosure. The frame assemblies may also be used to mount structures other than windows to enclosure walls, such as ducts or pipes intended for passing power, gas, vacuum, or other utilities into the interior of an enclosure.

Hierarchical Sample Storage System

In one embodiment, a cold storage system for biological samples has one or more freezers, each freezer having one or racks, each rack receiving one or more boxes, each box receiving one or more sample containers. In addition to the biological sample, each sample container has a unique passive RFID tag. Control electronics in each box energize reader coils to query individual RFID tags. Control electronics in each rack communicate with and provide power to the control electronics of each corresponding box, and control electronics in each freezer communicate with and provide power to the control electronics of each corresponding rack, and a host computer communicates with the control electronics in each freezer. In each instance, communication and power provisioning is implemented using magnetic inductive coupling. The system is able to determine the identity of each sample container in the system and maintain that information in a database. 1. A system for storing samples , the system comprising at least one first cabinet , and at least one first box , wherein:the first cabinet comprises first cabinet control electronics and is configured to receive the first box;the first box comprises first box control electronics and is configured to receive the one or more sample containers, each sample container comprising container electronics and configured to store a sample;the first box control electronics is configured to communicate with the container electronics of each sample container received by the first box;the container electronics of each sample container is configured to communicate sample-identification information for the sample stored in the sample container to the first box control electronics;the first box control electronics is configured to communicate the sample identification information towards the first cabinet control electronics; andthe first cabinet control electronics is configured to communicate the sample-identification information to a host ...

Apparatus and method for separating and concentrating fluids containing multiple components

An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at least three fractions in the apparatus. It also provides for a new method of extracting the buffy coat phase from a whole blood sample. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient.

LABORATORY FUME HOOD SYSTEM HAVING RECESSED HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM

A laboratory fume hood system for cooling at least one laboratory device located in an interior work area comprises a heat exchanger system having a heat exchanger in thermal communication with a primary fluid loop containing chilled fluid and a secondary fluid loop containing a cooling fluid which is in thermal communication the laboratory device. The primary fluid loop is located behind the fume hood wall and not in the interior work area. 1. A laboratory fume hood system for cooling at least one laboratory device comprising:a laboratory fume hood having an interior work area containing said at least one laboratory device, said fume hood also having a vertical fume hood wall;a heat exchanger system comprising a heat exchanger in thermal communication with a primary fluid loop and a secondary fluid loop, wherein the primary fluid loop comprises a chilled fluid, and said secondary fluid loop comprises a cooling fluid;wherein said secondary fluid loop has a pump for transmitting the cooling fluid through the secondary fluid loop to said at least one device and wherein said secondary fluid loop is in thermal communication said at least one laboratory device for cooling said at least one device;wherein said primary fluid loop is located behind said vertical fume hood wall and not in said interior work area; andwherein a portion of said secondary fluid loop is located within said interior work area.2. The laboratory fume hood system of wherein said pump is located behind said vertical fume hood wall and not in said interior work area.3. The laboratory fume hood system of wherein said pump is mounted to a rear surface of said vertical fume hood wall facing away from the interior work area.4. The laboratory fume hood system of wherein said pump is mounted to a rear surface of a mounting panel secured to the vertical fume hood wall.5. The laboratory fume hood system of wherein said primary fluid loop comprises a chilled fluid inlet to said heat exchanger and a chilled ...

SAFETY CABINET

Provided is a safety cabinet that prevents oversights in airtightness tests and HEPA filter penetration ratio tests even if a pathogen or the like leaks from a workspace wall surface in the interior of the safety cabinet. The safety cabinet includes: a work surface at the bottom of a workspace; a front panel at the front of the workspace; a work opening section below the front panel; and a first air purification means that filters exhaust air that is air discharged from within the workspace. The safety cabinet is characterized in that the non-workspace sides of a side wall surface and a back wall surface of the workspace are formed by an outer wall of a device with prescribed airtightness performance. 1. A safety cabinet which has a work surface on a bottom of a workspace , a front panel at a front of the workspace , and a work opening section below the front panel , and has a first air purification means configured to filter exhaust air for exhausting air in the workspace ,wherein non-workspace sides of a side wall surface and a back wall surface of the workspace are formed by an outer wall of a device with prescribed airtightness performance.2. The safety cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the air purified by a second air purification means is supplied from an upper surface of the workspace.3. The safety cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the first air purification means is disposed below the workspace claim 1 , andthe safety cabinet includes an exhaust flow path having an air inlet on a downstream side of the first air purification means and an outlet outside the device.4. The safety cabinet according to claim 3 , wherein a blowing unit is connectable to the outlet side of the exhaust flow path.5. The safety cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the first air purification means is disposed below the workspace claim 1 , andthe safety cabinet includes:an exhaust flow path having an air inlet on the downstream side of the first air purification means; anda ...

Devices, systems, methods, and kits for receiving a swab

Methods, devices, systems, and kits useful for the collection and analysis of samples obtained by swabs are disclosed. Swab containers configured for receiving a swab containing a sample; cartridges for holding one or more of: a swab container, a swab, assay units, pipette tips, vessels, transport units, and implements; systems (which may include a sample processing device); kits; and methods for their use are disclosed. A swab container may include an entry port; an assay chamber having an assay port; a conduit comprising an interior channel connecting the entry port; and an interior channel providing fluidic communication between the entry port and assay chamber. An interior channel may be configured to squeeze a portion of a swab placed in or through the conduit. A cartridge may include a cartridge frame configured to receive one or more of swab containers, assay units, transport units, pipette tips, vessels or implements.

Specimen collection kit

A method and system for collection of a specimen includes a specimen collection kit. The specimen collection kit includes a collection container adapted to receive the specimen, and a specimen bottle adapted to receive the specimen from the collection container. The kit has a specimen bottle holder having a planar plate with a bottle-receiving opening to receive the specimen bottle. The specimen bottle holder has a curvature such that a pair of edges of the planar plate are adapted to engage a surface therein spacing the bottle-receiving opening from the surface.

CARD WASTE STORAGE MECHANISM

A multiple layer test card includes a waste channel to receive biological waste from an area of the test card utilized for testing biological samples. Multiple compartments in a waste layer of the card are separated from each other by a rib in the waste layer. A first compartment is positioned to receive biological waste from the waste channel. A pass is coupled between each adjacent set of compartments to pass biological waste and air between compartments. A vent in a last compartment provides an air exit from the card. 1. A multiple layer test card comprising:a waste channel to receive biological waste from an area of the test card utilized for testing biological samples;multiple compartments in a waste layer of the card, each compartment being separated by a rib in the waste layer, and a first compartment receiving biological waste from the waste channel;a pass between each adjacent set of compartments to pass biological waste and air between compartments; anda vent in a last compartment to provide an air exit from the card.2. The card of and further comprising an air permeable claim 1 , liquid impermeable membrane positioned to prevent liquid from exiting the card.3. The card of wherein the passes are on a layer adjacent the waste layer that is adapted to cap other layers of the card.4. The card of wherein a pass between adjacent compartments exits an upstream compartment at a bottom of the compartment and enters a downstream compartment at a bottom of the compartment with respect to gravity when the card is properly oriented in a test instrument.5. The card of wherein air passes out of a compartment via a pass to a downstream compartment as the compartment is filled with biological waste.6. The card of wherein the waste layer thickness and compartment sizes are dimensioned to contain all the biological waste on a card from testing.7. The card of wherein the ribs are adapted to fluidically separate adjacent compartments and to provide structural support within ...

Devices, systems, methods, and kits for receiving a swab

Methods, devices, systems, and kits useful for the collection and analysis of samples obtained by swabs are disclosed. Swab containers configured for receiving a swab containing a sample; cartridges for holding one or more of: a swab container, a swab, assay units, pipette tips, vessels, transport units, and implements; systems (which may include a sample processing device); kits; and methods for their use are disclosed. A swab container may include an entry port; an assay chamber having an assay port; a conduit comprising an interior channel connecting the entry port; and an interior channel providing fluidic communication between the entry port and assay chamber. An interior channel may be configured to squeeze a portion of a swab placed in or through the conduit. A cartridge may include a cartridge frame configured to receive one or more of swab containers, assay units, transport units, pipette tips, vessels or implements.

BENCHTOP LABORATORY APPARATUS AUTOMATION SYSTEM

The Benchtop Laboratory Apparatus Automation System, hereafter referred to as BLAAS, is designed for automation of common laboratory benchtop devices such as pipette tip boxes, waste containers, sample tubes and trays, and reagent or solvent containers. The BLAAS consists of a microprocessor, sensor and physical actuator attached to the benchtop device. A user's hand approaching the device will be detected and the system will respond by opening the device, allowing hands-free access to the contents. After a short delay, the top closes again after the hand clears the device. A light will illuminate to indicate when the device is actively opening, and parameters like the speed of the movement, the stop positions of the servo and the time the device remains open can be adjusted. 1. A benchtop laboratory apparatus automated system comprising:a benchtop laboratory apparatus with a cover, wherein the laboratory apparatus is connected to an automated system;a power input into the automated system;a programmable control board, wherein the programmable control board controls the automated system;a sensor, wherein the sensor detects an operator's hand present near the apparatus;a physical actuator, wherein the physical actuator shifts between a first position and second position;a mechanical linkage, wherein the mechanical linkage links the shift in the physical actuator from the first position to the second position to the cover of the laboratory apparatus, andfurther wherein in the first position the cover of the laboratory apparatus is closed and in the second position the cover of the laboratory apparatus is open; andan electronic network, wherein the electronic network communicates between the sensor and the programmable control board and the physical actuator whenever the operator's hand is present near the apparatus,and wherein when the programmable control board receives a communication from the sensor that the operator's hand is present near the apparatus then the ...

FERTILIZER COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR SUSPENDING FERTILIZER IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION

A system and method for providing fertilizer for crop production in an aqueous solution comprising nano-sized fertilizer particles, which are free of any chemical side chain and free any micelle to protect the nano-sized particle from re-agglomeration, suspended therein for improved uptake by the population of the crop. 1. A method for optimizing the effectiveness of a fertilizer composition by performing the processes of:measuring a particle of the fertilizer composition for size;establishing a body of ultrapure water, wherein water molecules within the body of ultrapure water are in a reactive state;nano-sizing a predetermined amount of the fertilizer composition into fertilizer nanoparticles;adding the fertilizer nanoparticles into the body of ultrapure water thereby creating a fertilizer mixture;mixing the fertilizer mixture such that a plurality of water molecules coalesce about one of said fertilizer nanoparticles within the body of ultrapure water.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:sampling the fertilizer mixture to determine the size of the fertilizer mixture to ensure that the chemical moiety of the fertilizer mixture is less than 100 nanometers in any one dimension;sampling the fertilizer mixture to determine concentration of fertilizer nanoparticles in the fertilizer mixture; andproviding the fertilizer mixture to a crop.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising isolating the mixing process from the atmosphere and atmospheric contaminants.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising sampling the fertilizer mixture to determine the size of the fertilizer nanoparticles.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising maintaining the isolation of the mixing process during the sampling process.6. The method of claim 3 , further comprising sampling the fertilizer mixture to determine the concentration of fertilizer nanoparticles within the fertilizer mixture.7. The method of claim 2 , further comprising analyzing the fertilizer ...

FERTILIZER COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR SUSPENDING FERTILIZER IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION

A system and method for providing fertilizer for crop production in an aqueous solution comprising nano-sized fertilizer particles, which are free of any chemical side chain and free any micelle to protect the nano-sized particle from re-agglomeration, suspended therein for improved uptake by the population of the crop. 127-. (canceled)28. A nanoparticulated fertilizer composition comprising:an effective amount of a nanoparticulated mineral for fertilizing a plant, wherein the nanoparticulated mineral comprises calcium;wherein the nanoparticulated mineral is added to an amount of ultrapure water to thereby create a first volume of aqueous solution; andwherein an effective amount of the nanoparticulated fertilizer composition is less than 50% of a corresponding standard fertilizer composition for a predetermined application rate.29. The nanoparticulated fertilizer nanoparticulated fertilizer composition of claim 28 , wherein the effective amount of the nanoparticulated mineral contained within the nanoparticulated fertilizer composition is less than 50% of a calcium component of a corresponding standard fertilizer composition.30. The nanoparticulated fertilizer composition of claim 28 , wherein the effective amount of the nanoparticulated fertilizer composition is less than 5% of the corresponding standard fertilizer composition.31. The nanoparticulated fertilizer composition of claim 28 , wherein the effective amount of the nanoparticulated mineral contained within the nanoparticulated fertilizer composition is less than 5% of a calcium component of a corresponding standard fertilizer composition.32. The nanoparticulated fertilizer composition of claim 28 , wherein the ultrapure water comprises a purity level that falls within a range of about 12 mega ohms to about 18.3 mega ohms.33. The nanoparticulated fertilizer composition of claim 28 , wherein an average size of fertilizer nanoparticles in the nanoparticulated fertilizer composition is less than or equal to 100 ...

LABORATORY ON LOCATION TEST SYSTEM FOR ACCREDITATION OF BREATHING AIR QUALITY

A breathing air laboratory on location gas sample test and data collecting system and method, at a remote breathing air provider's facility, that includes an air compressor, for remotely testing, collecting, and monitoring the quality and purity of the breathing air being produced at the provider's facility, that allows an accredited independent monitoring, testing, and analyzing facility to provide breathing air validation and certification to a cloud-based air quality test and analysis account belonging to the breathing air provider facility at any time. The system includes redundant gas sample air sensors for O2 and CO to ensure quality and accuracy in the breathing air test and data collection, and analysis and a “canary” gas sample test module securely mounted in a laboratory chassis, but manually swappable, to ensure credibility and accuracy of the sensors being used to test gas/air samples. 111-. (canceled)12. A gas sample analysis system for analyzing and certifying a gas supplied by a gas source for breathable consumption , the system comprising:a chassis located at a first location, the chassis having an inlet configured to receive a gas sample of the gas, the chassis having a communication controller central processing unit (CPU) configured for receiving and transmitting sensor data on a network; a first gas sensor and a second gas sensor in fluid communication with the inlet, the second gas sensor identical to the first gas sensor, the first gas sensor and the second gas sensor configured to receive the gas sample and transmit data signals that correlate to one or more gas concentrations of the gas sample,', 'a controller communicatively coupled to the first gas sensor and the second gas sensor to receive the data signals, the controller including firmware and data processing software for determining and comparing the results of the data signals, the controller configured to transmit results of the data signals as sensor data to the communication ...

Waste bin carrier and automated receptable handling system

A novel waste bin carrier () is proposed for carrying at least one waste bin (). The waste bin carrier () includes a frame () having a base () for receiving thereon one waste bin () or more. The waste bin carrier () also has a locking mechanism () movably attached to the frame () for releasably securing at least one waste bin () to the waste bin carrier (). The locking mechanism () has a pusher guide () that extends in a first horizontal Cartesian dimension (X) for lateral engagement with the waste bin (). The locking mechanism also has at least one articulated arm () that connects the pusher guide () to the frame () of the waste bin carrier () for allowing movement of the pusher guide () in respect to the frame () between the deployed state and the released state. 2. (canceled)3. The waste bin carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the waste bin carrier further comprises a guide for limiting the movement of the at least one waste bin on the platform in the second horizontal Cartesian dimension.4. The waste bin carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a platform for receiving and supporting thereon the at least one waste bin above ground claim 1 , which platform allows movement of the at least one waste bin in respect to the platform in the first horizontal Cartesian dimension.5. The waste bin carrier according to claim 3 , wherein the guide is provided on the platform so as to form a track extending in the first horizontal Cartesian dimension.6. The waste bin carrier according to any claim 1 , wherein the frame defines a carrying space for receiving the at least one waste bin.7. The waste bin carrier according to claim 6 , wherein the carrying space comprises a plurality of waste bin positions for a respective plurality of waste bins.8. The waste bin carrier according to claim 6 , wherein the locking mechanism is provided in the carrying space.9. The waste bin carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one articulated arm is configured to ...

DEVICE AND METHOD OF MICROBIOLOGY WASTE CONTAINMENT

A microbiology waste containment apparatus and method are provided to prevent toxic slide staining chemicals from being dumped down a drain during slide staining and thus entering publicly owned water treatment works. A primary containment vessel is provided having side walls and an open top area, and a funnel is provided in communication with the open top area. A secondary containment vessel is in fluid communication with the funnel. When microbiology waste is generated above the open top area, the microbiology waste is collected by the funnel and conducted to the secondary containment vessel. The secondary vessel may be disposed internally to the primary vessel, or it may be external to the primary vessel. In the case of the internal secondary vessel, the entire apparatus may be portable and thus appropriate for field or military work. 19-. (canceled)10. A portable microbiology waste containment apparatus containing microbiology waste generated during microbiology slide staining procedures , comprising:a portable primary containment vessel having side walls and an open top area configured to collect the microbiology waste generated during microbiology slide staining procedures;a funnel dimensioned to fit within, rest atop, and communicate with said open top area, said funnel configured to collect the microbiology waste generated during microbiology slide staining procedures from said open top area;a secondary containment vessel, in fluid communication with said funnel, configured to receive the microbiology waste from said funnel; anda microbiology slide staining support disposed in one of i) said open top area or ii) said funnel, configured to support microbiology slides being prepared with microbiology staining chemicals that become the microbiology waste collected by said open top area following a microbiology slide staining procedure,wherein when the microbiology slides are stained on said microbiology slide staining support and the microbiology waste is ...

Biosafety Cabinet and Inspection Method of Exhaust Duct Connection

To provide a biosafety cabinet that issues a warning if exhaust duct connection is performed in an improper method. There is provided a biosafety cabinet which includes first air purification means for exhausting air, second air purification means for supplying purified air to an operation space, and air blowing means, in which the purified air is supplied from the second air purification means to the operation space and the air is exhausted from the first air purification means, the cabinet including: an opening connected to an exhaust duct that is provided downstream of the first air purification means; pressure detection means or air volume detection means disposed downstream of the first air purification means; a control unit controlling an operation of the air blowing means; and an alarm unit, in which the control unit determines an exhaust duct connection method based on an output of the pressure detection means or the air volume detection means and an operation state of the air blowing means, and in which if the exhaust duct connection method is improper, the alarm unit issues a warning. 1. A biosafety cabinet which includes first air purification means for exhausting air , second air purification means for supplying purified air to an operation space , and air blowing means , in which the purified air is supplied from the second air purification means to the operation space and the air is exhausted from the first air purification means , the cabinet comprising:an opening connected to an exhaust duct that is provided downstream of the first air purification means;pressure detection means or air volume detection means disposed downstream of the first air purification means;a control unit controlling an operation of the air blowing means; andan alarm unit,wherein the control unit determines an exhaust duct connection method based on an output of the pressure detection means or the air volume detection means and an operation state of the air blowing means, ...

Device and Method of Microbiology Waste Containment

A microbiology waste containment apparatus and method are provided to prevent toxic slide staining chemicals from being dumped down a drain during slide staining and thus entering publicly owned water treatment works. A primary containment vessel is provided having side walls and an open top area, and a funnel is provided in communication with the open top area. A secondary containment vessel is in fluid communication with the funnel. When microbiology waste is generated above the open top area, the microbiology waste is collected by the funnel and conducted to the secondary containment vessel. The secondary vessel may be disposed internally to the primary vessel, or it may be external to the primary vessel. In the case of the internal secondary vessel, the entire apparatus may be portable and thus appropriate for field or military work. 1. A method of containing microbiology waste generated during a microbiology slide staining procedure , comprising the steps of:i) providing a primary containment vessel having side walls and an open top area;ii) providing a funnel in communication with the open top area;iii) providing a secondary containment vessel in fluid communication with the funnel;iv) performing a microbiology slide staining procedure above the open top area, the microbiology slide staining procedure generating microbiology waste;v) collecting the microbiology waste generated by said performing step iv) by the funnel; andvi) conducting the waste collected by the funnel in said collecting step v) to the secondary containment vessel.2. A method of containing microbiology waste generated during a microbiology slide staining procedure according to claim 1 , wherein the secondary containment vessel is an inner containment vessel and the method further comprises the step of disposing the inner containment vessel within the primary containment vessel.3. A method of containing microbiology waste generated during a microbiology slide staining procedure according to ...

Safety Cabinet and Method for Sterilizing Same

There is provided a safety cabinet in which a good operability is attained and it is possible to secure a sterility assurance level. There is provided a safety cabinet including an operation chamber, a front door that covers part of an opening of a front surface of the operation chamber, an operation opening below the front door, into which an operator can insert an hand and perform an operation, and a front slit, which takes in air inside the operation chamber and air in a room through the operation opening, on a front surface side of a lower portion of the operation chamber, the cabinet including sterilization gas generating means; and sealing means for sealing the operation opening during a sterilization operation. 1. A safety cabinet including an operation chamber , a front door that covers part of an opening of a front surface of the operation chamber , an operation opening below the front door , into which an operator can insert an hand and perform an operation , and a front slit , which takes in air inside the operation chamber and air in a room through the operation opening , on a front surface side of a lower portion of the operation chamber , the cabinet comprising:sterilization gas generating means; andsealing means for sealing the operation opening during a sterilization operation.2. The safety cabinet according to claim 1 , the front door that rotates to cover part of the opening of the front surface of the operation chamber, and', 'a sterilization airtight cover that rotates to cover a remainder of the opening of the front surface of the operation chamber., 'wherein the sealing means for sealing the operation opening includes'}3. The safety cabinet according to claim 1 ,wherein the sealing means for sealing the operation opening includes a slide type front door that slides downward to cover an entire surface of the opening of the front surface of the operation chamber.4. The safety cabinet according to claim 1 , further comprising:an airtight damper ...

DOUBLE-WALLED CABINET WITH EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Methods for installing electronic connections into a Factory Mutual certified cabinet may comprise providing a double walled cabinet. The double walled cabinet ay comprise an outer cabinet wall, and inner cabinet wall, and an airgap between the inner cabinet wall and the outer cabinet wall. The method may comprise the steps of including a first large hole in a surface of the outer cabinet wall and including a first small hole in a surface of the inner cabinet wall. Methods can additionally include the steps of inserting a first bulkhead fitting into the first small hole in the surface of the inner cabinet wall via the first large hole and covering the first large hole in the surface of the outer cabinet wall. Methods may additionally include the first small hole at least partially overlapping the first large hole when viewed from a plane normal to the first large hole. 1. A method of installing electronic connections into a Factory Mutual (FM) certified cabinet , the method comprising: an outer cabinet wall,', 'an inner cabinet wall, and', 'an airgap between the inner cabinet wall and the outer cabinet wall;, 'providing a double walled cabinet, the double walled cabinet comprisingincluding a first large hole in a surface of the outer cabinet wall;including a first small hole in a surface of the inner cabinet wall, the first large hole being larger than the first small hole;inserting a first bulkhead fitting into the first small hole in the surface of the inner cabinet wall via the first large hole; andcovering the first large hole in the surface of the outer cabinet wall.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first small hole at least partially overlaps the first large hole when viewed from a plane normal to the first large hole.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first small hole is centered in the first large hole when viewed from the plane normal to the first large hole.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of securing the first bulkhead ...

System And Method For Handling Containers

A system () for handling containers () having electronic product ID tags (), the system comprises a storage cabinet () with lockable compartments () for storing tool kits () for handling the containers; each tool kit has an electronic ID tag associated with a predetermined compartment () in the storage cabinet and with a predetermined product ID tag of a container; access to each compartment is allowed or blocked by a respective electronically controlled lock; an electronic control unit (); an electronic ID reader device () in communication with the electronic control unit, operable to read electronic ID tags of the components of the system and communicate same to the electronic control unit; the electronic control unit is operable to actuate the electronic lock of a predetermined compartment in the storage cabinet to allow access to said compartment upon matching the electronic product ID tag of a container with the associated electronic ID tag of the tool kit stored in the predetermined compartment, whilst keeping the remaining compartments locked. 1. A system for handling containers having electronic product ID tags , the system comprisingat least one container handling station;a storage cabinet with a plurality of lockable compartments for storing tool kits for use within the container handling station for handling said containers; each tool kit having its own electronic ID tag associated with a predetermined compartment in the storage cabinet and with a predetermined product ID tag of a container; wherein access to each compartment is allowed or blocked by a respective electronically controlled lock; an electronic control unit in communication with the locks, the electronic control unit being operable to control the actuation of the locks and the electronic control unit storing information on the associated electronic ID tags of the tool kits, the predetermined compartments in the cabinet and the product ID tags of containers;an electronic ID reader device in ...

Biosafety Cabinet and Clean Air Device

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a clean air device that can reduce the risk of contamination due to static electricity. Provided is a biosafety cabinet or a clean air device that connects a biosafety cabinet and a clean booth, wherein a static eliminator (ionizer) that generates a corona discharge by way of concentrating an electric field on a needle-shaped discharge electrode and eliminates static with ionized air is disposed directly above an air flow branching point where air supplied to a work space branches to the front face and to rear face inside the biosafety cabinet. 1. A biosafety cabinet comprising:a work space formed on an inner surface side of a front shutter;a circulation passage formed from a lower surface side, a lateral surface side and a rear surface side of the work space, and an outer part of the biosafety cabinet for discharging air having flown into the work space, andan air supplier disposed on an upper surface of the work space for supplying air to the work space, characterized in thatan ionizer is provided right above an airflow branch point where the air supplied to the work space branches toward a front surface and a rear surface of the biosafety cabinet.2. The biosafety cabinet according to claim 1 , characterized in thata working table is disposed on a lower surface of the work space, andthe airflow branch point is a point where the air supplied to the work space branches toward the front surface and the rear surface of the biosafety cabinet near the working table.3. The biosafety cabinet according to claim 1 , characterized in that an input port of a waste can is arranged in a straight line joining the ionizer and a rear surface slit of the biosafety cabinet.4. The biosafety cabinet according to claim 1 , characterized in that the biosafety cabinet includes a first rear surface slit claim 1 , and a second rear surface slit located at a predetermined height from the first rear surface slit.5. A clean air device ...

Method and apparatus for loading

Presented is a method and apparatus for loading. The method includes loading one of an individually sterilized item or a non-sterile item into the cart, the cart comprising a top portion, and a plurality of wheels fixedly coupled to a bottom portion of the cart able to freely rotate and support the cart. The method further includes loading a sterilizing cabinet onto the cart, the sterilizing cabinet being removeably affixed to the cart and comprising an interior, the interior containing collectively sterilized items, the interior being sterilizeable and resealable.

Sample measuring system and sample measuring method

A sample measuring system to reduce waste generated in a plurality of measurement units to be discarded to a common disposal unit while suppressing interference between measurement units due to waste disposal is provided. The sample measuring system includes a first measurement unit and a second measurement unit for measuring a sample, and a common disposal unit for storing waste generated from the first measurement unit and the second measurement unit. The first measurement unit includes a first disposal port connected to the disposal unit for discharging the waste generated in the first measurement unit. The second measurement unit includes a second disposal port connected to the disposal unit for discharging the waste generated in the second measurement unit.

Mobile laboratory and method to expedite regulatory test results for agricultural, food, and/or beverage products

A mobile laboratory and method to expedite regulatory test results for agricultural food and/or beverage products. The mobile laboratory can include test equipment mounted on shock absorbing and leveling stands that are disposed in a truck or in a trailer. The mobile laboratory can be taken directly to a customer's location and tests performed on samples at that location, thus avoiding the time and expense of the customer packaging and shipping samples to a non-mobile lab, thus providing the ability to deliver test results directly to the customer much more quickly. The mobile laboratory can include one or more gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, and/or liquid chromatography systems.

MINIMALLY-INVASIVE COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES FOR QUANTIFYING HEAVY METALS, OTHER TOXICANTS, PATHOGENS, AND BIOMARKERS

Disclosed are devices, kits, compositions, and methods for collecting, transporting, and detecting toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in a biological sample. The devices, kits, compositions and methods may be utilized to collect and transport dried blood samples from a skin prick and detect toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in the dried blood samples. 1. A system for collecting a blood sample , the system comprising:(a) a sealed and resealable container containing: (i) a support card;', '(ii) one or more treated sample pads that are free of detectable levels of contaminants and that are adhered to the support card on a section of the support card that is free of detectable levels of contaminants;', '(iii) a desiccant adhered to the support card;', '(iv) an adhesive that is configured for sealing the sample pad and the desiccant in the support card when the support card is folded to encase the sample pad and desiccant inside the folded support card., '(b) a device for collecting a blood sample; the device comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the treated sample pad of the device comprises claim 1 , consists essentially of claim 1 , or consists of cellulose and comprises filter paper.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the treated sample pad of the device comprises Whatman™ 903 brand claim 1 , Ahlsrom 226™ brand claim 1 , or other brands of specimen collection paper.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the treated sample pad of the device is perforated to facilitate removal of the treated sample pad or a portion of the treated sample pad from the support card.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the treated sample pad of the device is treated with an inorganic acid that is free of detectable levels of heavy metals.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the treated sample pad of the device is treated with nitric acid claim 5 , hydrochloric acid claim 5 , or a mixture thereof.7. The system of claim 4 , wherein the treated sample pad of the device is treated with an ...

PIPETTE TIP DISPOSAL ASSEMBLY

There is provided a pipette tip disposal assembly. The assembly comprises a receiving element adapted to support an end of at least one pipette tip, the at least one pipette tip being toppled in use from the receiving element along a first direction; and a container positioned to receive the at least one toppled pipette tip, the at least one pipette tip falling towards a base of the container on being received by the container. The base of the container has a first linear dimension aligned with the first direction corresponding to the length of a pipette tip. 1. A pipette tip disposal assembly comprising:a receiving element adapted to support an end of at least one pipette tip, the at least one pipette tip being toppled in use from the receiving element along a first direction; anda container positioned to receive the at least one toppled pipette tip, the at least one pipette tip falling towards a base of the container on being received by the container,wherein said base of the container has a first linear dimension aligned with the first direction corresponding to the length of a pipette tip.2. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiving element is at a separation of no more than three times the first linear dimension from the base of the container.3. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiving element is at a separation of no less than half the first linear dimension from the base of the container.4. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiving element comprises a planar portion.5. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 4 , wherein the planar portion of the receiving element is at an angle with respect to the horizontal plane.6. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 5 , wherein the angle is 2 degrees (°).7. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiving element and the container are connected.8. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 7 , wherein the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING

Presented is a method and apparatus for loading. The method includes loading one of an individually sterilized item or a non-sterile item into the cart, the cart comprising a top portion, and a plurality of wheels fixedly coupled to a bottom portion of the cart able to freely rotate and support the cart. The method further includes loading a sterilizing cabinet onto the cart, the sterilizing cabinet being removeably affixed to the cart and comprising an interior, the interior containing collectively sterilized items, the interior being sterilizeable and resealable. 1. A method of loading a cart , the method comprising:(a) loading one of an individually sterilized item or a non-sterile item into the cart, the cart comprising a top portion, and a plurality of wheels fixedly coupled to a bottom portion of the cart able to freely rotate and support the cart; and(b) loading a sterilizing cabinet onto the cart, the sterilizing cabinet being removeably affixed to the cart and comprising an interior, the interior containing collectively sterilized items, the interior being sterilizeable and resealable.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein both an individually sterilized item and a non-sterile item are loaded into the cart.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cart comprises at least one door claim 1 , the at least one door connected to the cart claim 1 , the at least one door moveable between an open position permitting passage through an access port to an interior of the cart and a closed position precluding passage through the access port claim 1 , a plurality of shelves being located in the interior of the cart.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sterilizing cabinet further comprises an access port claim 1 , a door connected to the sterilizing cabinet claim 1 , the door moveable between an open position permitting passage through the access port to the interior of the sterilizing cabinet and a closed position precluding passage through the ...

WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

A waste disposal system for the disposal of consumables through a waste chute into a waste container includes a waste chute having a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening is situated outside the waste container and the second opening opens toward the waste container. The first opening and the second opening are arranged at a first distance from one another, wherein the waste chute includes a plurality of self-resetting lamellae for the partial or complete closure of the openings. The lamellae form at least two lamella annuli arranged at a second distance above one another, wherein at least one first lamella annulus closes the first opening and at least one second lamella annulus closes the second opening, and the second distance between the lamella annuli is at least one third, preferably at least half and particularly preferably at least three quarters of the first distance. 1. A waste disposal system for the disposal of consumables through a waste chute into a waste container , the waste disposal system comprising a waste chute having a first opening and a second opening , wherein the first opening is situated outside the waste container and the second opening opens toward the waste container , wherein the first opening and the second opening are arranged at a first distance from one another , wherein the waste chute comprises a plurality of self-resetting lamellae for the partial or complete closure of the first and second openings , wherein the lamellae form at least one first lamella annulus and one second lamella annulus , wherein the first lamella annulus and the second lamella annulus are arranged at a second distance above one another , wherein at least the first lamella annulus closes the first opening and wherein at least the second lamella annulus closes the second opening ,wherein the second distance between the first lamella annulus and the second lamella annulus is at least one third of the first distance.2. The waste disposal ...

VENTED SAFETY CABINET WITH THERMALLY-ACTUATED DAMPER

A safety cabinet includes an enclosure and at least one door to selectively seal the enclosure. The safety cabinet can be used to store, for example, flammable liquids, flammable waste, corrosives, pesticides, or combustible waste. The safety cabinet incorporates a thermally-actuated damper that includes a body, a valve plate, and a pivot assembly. The valve plate is disposed within the passage of the body such that the valve plate is movable between an open position and a closed position. The pivot assembly includes a biasing system adapted to bias the valve plate to the closed position and a fusible link interconnected between the body and the biasing system to constrain the valve plate from moving from the open position to the closed position. The fusible link is configured to melt at a predetermined temperature to thereby allow the biasing system to move the valve plate to the closed position. 111.-. (canceled)12. A damper for a vent system of a safety cabinet , the damper comprising:a body, the body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a first end and a second end, the ends disposed in spaced relationship to each other along the longitudinal axis, the body defining a passage with a first opening disposed at the first end and a second opening disposed at the second end;a valve plate, the valve plate disposed within the passage of the body such that the valve plate is intermediately disposed along the longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end of the body, the valve plate being movable between an open position and a closed position, the valve plate permitting air flow between the openings of the passage of the body when the valve plate is in the open position, and the valve plate substantially occluding the passage of the body when the valve plate is in the closed position;a pivot assembly, the pivot assembly including a valve support assembly, a biasing system, and a fusible link, the valve support assembly mounted to the body and the ...

SAMPLE RECEIVING DEVICE

The present invention generally relates to a sample receiving device for releasably storing a substance. The sample receiving device includes a lid having a reservoir for retaining the substance, and a pierceable barrier sealing the substance within the reservoir; and b) a funnel for receiving a sample and configured for closure by the lid. The funnel is configured for releasable attachment to a sample receptacle such that a sample can be provided to the funnel and travel through the channel in the funnel into the sample receptacle. Further, the funnel includes one or more cutting ribs for cutting the pierceable barrier such that upon cutting of the pierceable barrier the substance is released from the reservoir, flows through the channel in the funnel and into the sample receptacle to be mixed with the sample. The present invention also provides a kit for collecting and storing biomolecules. 1. A sample receiving device for releasably storing a composition , comprising:a) a lid comprising a reservoir for retaining said composition, and a pierceable barrier for sealing said composition within said reservoir;b) a sample receptacle comprising a first open end for receiving a sample, said first open end configured for closure by said lid and for receiving said composition; andc) a cutting assembly having at least one cutting rib for disestablishing the pierceable membrane when the first open end is closed by said lid.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a funnel.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first open end releasably receives the funnel.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the funnel comprises the cutting assembly.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising the composition in the reservoir.6. A sample receiving device for releasably storing a composition claim 1 , comprising:a) a lid comprising a reservoir for retaining said composition, and a pierceable barrier for sealing said composition within said reservoir; andb) a funnel comprising a first open ...

PORTABLE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING SAMPLES

The present disclosure provides devices, systems, methods for processing and/or analyzing a biological sample. An analytic device for processing and/or analyzing a biological sample may comprise a moving carriage. The analytic device may be portable. The analytic device may receive instructions for performing an assay from a mobile electronic device external to a housing of the analytic device. 187.-. (canceled)88. A portable analytic device for processing a biological sample , comprising:a housing;at least one heating block within said housing, said at least one heating block comprising a recess configured to receive an assay tube comprising said biological sample;at least one heating unit in thermal communication with said at least one heating block, which at least one heating unit provides thermal energy to said assay tube through said at least one heating block;a movable carriage comprising an optical filter, wherein said movable carriage is configured to translate to bring said optical filter in alignment with a light path that provides excitation energy from an excitation source to said assay tube; anda power supply disposed within said housing, said power supply configured to provide power to at least one of said at least one heating unit, said movable carriage, and said excitation source.89. The portable analytic device of claim 88 , further comprising a processing unit comprising a circuit within said housing claim 88 , wherein said processing unit is configured to (i) direct said movable carriage to translate and/or (ii) direct said excitation source to provide said excitation energy.90. The portable analytic device of claim 89 , wherein said processing unit is operatively coupled to said at least one heating unit and/or said excitation source claim 89 , and wherein said processing unit is configured to communicate with a mobile electronic device external to said housing.91. The portable analytic device of claim 90 , wherein said processing unit is ...

SAFETY WORKBENCH WITH CONTROLLED CIRCULATING AIR FLOW AND METHOD FOR ITS OPERATION

The invention relates to a safety workbench () having a work space () surrounded by a housing () having a work opening () located in the housing front side () and adjustable with an adjustable front panel () for admitting into the work space () an air inlet flow (), an exhaust blower () and a circulating air blower () for conveying an air flow () in the safety workbench (), which are designed such that a partial air flow drawn in by the exhaust blower () is filtered through an exhaust air filter () as exhaust air flow () from the safety workbench () and a partial air flow drawn in by the circulating air blower () through a circulating air filter () as downwardly directed circulating air flow () into the work space (), and a control device (), a differential pressure sensor () and two pressure transducers () connected thereto which are designed to measure a pressure at two different positions within the safety workbench d, wherein a first of the pressure sensors () is arranged in the immediate vicinity of the fan blades () on the low pressure side () of the circulating air blower () and a second of the pressure sensors () is arranged in a low-flow area, () on the low pressure side () of the circulating air blower (). The invention further relates to a method of operating a safety workbench according to any of the preceding claims, comprising the steps of: a) determining a pressure difference between the first pressure transducer () and the second pressure transducer () by means of the differential pressure sensor (), b) comparing the pressure difference determined in a) with a nominal pressure difference stored in the control device (), which corresponds to a nominal volume flow, or b) converting the pressure difference measured in a) into an associated volume flow and comparing the calculated volume flow with one nominal volume flow stored in the control device (), and c) regulating the circulating air blower () such that the nominal volume flow is conveyed. 15. A ...

CERAMIC FOAM FLAME ARRESTOR ASSEMBLY FOR FLAMMABLE STORAGE CABINET

A storage cabinet for ignitable (flammable) liquids is provided. The cabinet comprises a flame arrestor assembly having a bung, a perforated disk, a sleeve, and a ceramic filter. The storage cabinet has an inner or an outer wall, and the flame arrestor assembly sets between the inner wall and the outer wall of the cabinet. A method of using a flame arrestor assembly in a storage cabinet for ignitable (flammable) liquids is also provided. 1. A storage cabinet for flammable liquids , the storage cabinet for flammable liquids comprising:an inner wall;an outer wall; anda first flame arrestor assembly comprising a ceramic filter, the first flame arrestor assembly being positioned between the inner wall and the outer wall of the storage cabinet for flammable liquids.2. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 1 , wherein the first flame arrestor assembly further comprisesa bung;a perforated disk; anda sleeve.3. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 2 , wherein the first flame arrestor assembly further comprises a perimeter joint claim 2 , wherein the sleeve defines an opening where other components may be received claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the bung claim 2 , the perimeter joint claim 2 , the perforated disk claim 2 , and the ceramic filter of the first flame arrestor assembly are each received within the sleeve claim 2 , and wherein the perimeter joint is positioned between the ceramic filter and the perforated disk.4. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 1 , wherein the ceramic filter comprises a ceramic foam.5. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 4 , wherein the ceramic filter comprises a ceramic foam selected from the group consisting of zirconia ceramic foam claim 4 , alumina ceramic foam claim 4 , magnesium oxide ceramic foam claim 4 , and silicon carbide ceramic foam.6. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 1 , wherein the first flame arrestor assembly is positioned so that the ceramic ...

Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe, insbesondere Gefahrstoffe, mit einem Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44), der eine Sammelöffnung für die Abfallstoffe hat, und mit einem Anschlussstück (53), das mit der Sammelöffnung zusammenwirkt und eine Einfüllöffnung zum Einfüllen der Abfallstoffe in den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) hat, wobei die Einfüllöffnung mit einer Leitung (34, 35, 36) für die Abfallstoffe in Verbindung steht. Um flüssige Abfallstoffe zuverlässig zu sammeln und zum Entsorgen ohne die Gefahr einer Kontamination einfach entnehmen zu lassen, ist die Vorrichtung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Anschlussstück (53) als Schnellverschluss ausgebildet ist, der beim Anordnen des Sammelbehälters (32, 43, 44) in einer Sammelposition ein selbsttätiges Anschließen des Anschlussstückes (53) an den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) bewirkt.

Blood testing apparatus

A disposable apparatus for use in blood testing includes a housing (21) having integrated means (41) for receiving a blood sample, a plurality of receptacles (28 - 33) for diluent and diluted sample, and a plurality of channels (34 - 39). Depressions are formed in a surface (27) of the housing to form the receptacles (28 - 33) and the channels. A diaphragm (40) seals the receptacles and the channels relative to said surface (27). When a pressure variation is applied to a portion of the diaphragm sealing a receptacle, liquid is caused to be displaced to or from that receptacle.

Portable set for laboratory examinations

FIELD: microbiology. SUBSTANCE: portable set has three containers mounted one after another in body. In the case upper container is hinged and provides with small table in the form of flap plate, to which supports are fixed. Supports are made in the form of half-clamps for sand-glass. Plate-type spring is mounted in front of lower container inside the body and clamp catch Besides, there are belts fixed on the body. EFFECT: portable set for laboratory examinations allows to carry out examinations in motion and is autonomous. 4 cl, 2 dwg 7Уб ЭОС ПЧ Го (19) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ ВИ” 2 056 944 ' ВОЛЕ 9/02, СОЛлЛ Мм 37/00, А (51) МПК 13) СЛ 61 В 19/02 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 92015537/14, 30.12.1992 (46) Дата публикации: 27.03.1996 (56) Ссылки: 1. Авторское свидетельство СССР М 332827, кл. А 61В 19/02, 1972. 2. Авторское свидетельство СССР М 445427, кл. А 61В 1902, 1974. 3. Техническое описание и инструкция по эксплуатации КСП-11, 036.00.000.ТО, 1987. (71) Заявитель: Государственный научно-исследовательский институт биологического приборостроения (72) Изобретатель: Федотов Н.С., Климов В.С., Давыдкина Л.Е., Кувшинников В.Ф. ‚ Щенников В.С., Галкин И.Ю., Кадыков Н.В., Архипов Ю.М. (73) Патентообладатель: Государственный научно-исследовательский институт биологического приборостроения (54) ПЕРЕНОСНОЙ КОМПЛЕКТ ДЛЯ ЛАБОРАТОРНЫХ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к микробиологии, медицине, ветеринарии и аналитической химии и может быть использовано при исследовании окружающей среды, а также при санитарно-гигиенических исследованиях в больницах и госпиталях. Цель - обеспечение ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ работы С переносным комплектом на ходу и придания ему автономности. Устройство состоит из трех ИССЛЕДОВАНИЙ пеналов, установленных один над другим в корпусе, при этом верхний пенал шарнирно закреплен и снабжен столиком в виде откидной пластины, к которой прикреплены держатели в виде полухомутиков для песочных ...

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood). The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood). The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood). The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood). The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

Methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood) include introducing a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood). The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

Methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood) are described. The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood). The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood). The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood). The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Microfluidic device for cell separation and uses thereof

The invention features methods for separating cells from a sample (e.g., separating fetal red blood cells from maternal blood). The method begins with the introduction of a sample including cells into one or more microfluidic channels. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two processing steps. For example, a mixture of cells is introduced into a microfluidic channel that selectively allows the passage of a desired type of cell, and the population of cells enriched in the desired type is then introduced into a second microfluidic channel that allows the passage of the desired cell to produce a population of cells further enriched in the desired type. The selection of cells is based on a property of the cells in the mixture, for example, size, shape, deformability, surface characteristics (e.g., cell surface receptors or antigens and membrane permeability), or intracellular properties (e.g., expression of a particular enzyme).

Biochip kit and method of testing biological sample

신뢰성 있는 바이오 시료의 결합 여부를 검사할 수 있는 바이오칩 키트가 제공된다. 바이오칩 키트는 하우징, 하우징 내에 배치되며, 다수의 프로브를 포함하는 바이오칩, 및 하우징을 개폐하도록 하우징에 연결 설치되어 있는 리드를 포함한다. A biochip kit is provided that can test the binding of reliable biosamples. The biochip kit includes a housing, a biochip including a plurality of probes, and a lead connected to the housing to open and close the housing. 바이오칩, 하우징, 리드, 바이오 시료, 혼성화 Biochips, Housings, Leads, Biosamples, Hybridization

一种化工产品检验用多功能储物柜

本发明公开了一种化工产品检验用多功能储物柜，包括常温柜，所述的常温柜内部的中间位置固定连接有支撑隔板，所述的常温柜内部位于支撑隔板正上方位置设置有通风遮光柜层，所述的通风遮光柜层的两侧均固定连接有双层通风遮光装置，所述的常温柜内部位于支撑隔板正下方位置设置有震荡均质防沉积柜层，所述的震荡均质防沉积柜层两侧内壁固定连接有滑动外框，所述的滑动外框的中间位置均设置有固定装置滑动固定槽。本发明涉及化工生产技术领域。该化工产品检验用多功能储物柜，实现了装置内可对多种化学试剂及化工产品进行独立的不同的存放方式，增加装置的适用范围，对各类化学试剂及化工产品进行集中存放，提高了化工产品检验的便捷性。

Apparatus for collecting liquid waste materials

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe, insbesondere Gefahrstoffe, mit einem Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44), der eine Sammelöffnung für die Abfallstoffe hat, und mit einem Anschlussstück (53), das mit der Sammelöffnung zusammenwirkt und eine Einfüllöffnung zum Einfüllen der Abfallstoffe in den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) hat, wobei die Einfüllöffnung mit einer Leitung (34, 35, 36) für die Abfallstoffe in Verbindung steht. Um flüssige Abfallstoffe zuverlässig zu sammeln und zum Entsorgen ohne die Gefahr einer Kontamination einfach entnehmen zu lassen, ist die Vorrichtung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Anschlussstück (53) als Schnellverschluss ausgebildet ist, der beim Anordnen des Sammelbehälters (32, 43, 44) in einer Sammelposition ein selbsttätiges Anschließen des Anschlussstückes (53) an den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) bewirkt. The invention relates to a device for collecting liquid waste, in particular hazardous substances, with a collecting container (32, 43, 44) having a collecting opening for the waste, and with a connecting piece (53) which cooperates with the collecting opening and a filling opening for filling the waste has in the collecting container (32, 43, 44), wherein the filling opening is in communication with a line (34, 35, 36) for the waste. In order to reliably collect liquid waste and to dispose of it for disposal without the risk of contamination, the device is characterized in that the connecting piece (53) is designed as a quick closure, which in arranging the collecting container (32, 43, 44) in a Collective position causes an automatic connection of the connecting piece (53) to the collecting container (32, 43, 44).

Apparatus for collecting liquid waste materials

Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe

Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe, insbesondere Gefahrstoffe, mit einem Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44), der eine Sammelöffnung für die Abfallstoffe hat, und mit einem Anschlussstück (53), das mit der Sammelöffnung zusammenwirkt und eine Einfüllöffnung zum Einfüllen der Abfallstoffe in den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) hat, wobei die Einfüllöffnung mit einer Leitung (34, 35, 36) für die Abfallstoffe in Verbindung steht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Anschlussstück (53) als Schnellverschluss ausgebildet ist, der beim Anordnen des Sammelbehälters (32, 43, 44) in einer Sammelposition ein selbsttätiges Anschließen des Anschlussstückes (53) an den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) bewirkt.

Laboratory equipment

Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist eine Laboreinrichtung, die mit wenigstens einer Basis (3, 5), welche zumindest eine Öffnung (4) aufweist, und mit zumindest einem Sammelbehälter (1) ausgerüstet ist. Der Sammelbehälter (1) ist unter Zwischenschaltung einer oder mehrerer Medienleitungen (6, 7) mit der Öffnung (4) verbunden. Erfindungsgemäß ist wenigstens ein Adapter (9, 10; 5) zur wahlweisen Anbringung eines Auffanggefäßes (11) oder wenigstens einer Medienleitung (12) im Bereich der Öffnung (4) vorgesehen. Der Adapter (9, 10; 5) fungiert in diesem Zusammenhang als Grundbestandteil eines solchermaßen realisierten modularen Verteilsystems (8; 9, 10; 13). The subject matter of the present invention is a laboratory device which is equipped with at least one base (3, 5) which has at least one opening (4) and with at least one collecting container (1). The collecting container (1) is connected with the interposition of one or more media lines (6, 7) with the opening (4). According to the invention, at least one adapter (9, 10; 5) is provided for the selective attachment of a collecting vessel (11) or at least one media line (12) in the region of the opening (4). The adapter (9, 10, 5) functions in this context as a basic component of a modular distribution system (8, 9, 10, 13) realized in this way.

Waste bin carrier and automated receptable handling system

A novel waste bin carrier (100) is proposed for carrying at least one waste bin (200). The waste bin carrier (100) includes a frame (110) having a base (130) for receiving thereon one waste bin (200) or more. The waste bin carrier (100) also has a locking mechanism (120) movably attached to the frame (110) for releasably securing at least one waste bin (200) to the waste bin carrier (100).The locking mechanism (120) has a pusher guide (121) that extends in a first horizontal Cartesian dimension (X) for lateral engagement with the waste bin (200).The locking mechanism also has at least one articulated arm (122) that connects the pusher guide (121) to the frame (110) of the waste bin carrier (100) for allowing movement of the pusher guide (121) in respect to the frame (110) between the deployed state and the released state.

Device for holding hazardous substances

Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Gefahrstoffen, mit einem Sicherheitsschrank (1), ferner mit wenigstens einem im Sicherheitsschrank (1) aufgenommenen Behälter (3), und mit einer Abfülleinrichtung (4, 5) mit einer außerhalb oder wandseitig des Sicherheitsschrankes (1) angeordneten Abfüllöffnung (6), wobei die Abfülleinrichtung (4, 5) die über die Abfüllöffnung (6) zugeführten Gefahrstoffe in den Behälter (3) zur dortigen Bevorratung weiterleitet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Abfülleinrichtung (4, 5) mit einem mechanischen Zwangsverschluss (12) ausgerüstet ist, welcher bei vollem Behälter (3) einen weiteren Gefahrstoffzulauf über die Abfülleinrichtung (4, 5) und/oder einen Gefahrstoffaustritt über eine Entlüftungsbohrung (11) verhindert. Device for holding hazardous substances, with a safety cabinet (1), furthermore with at least one container (3) accommodated in the safety cabinet (1), and with a filling device (4, 5) with a filling opening arranged outside or on the wall side of the safety cabinet (1) ( 6), wherein the filling device (4, 5) forwards the hazardous substances introduced via the filling opening (6) into the container (3), characterized in that the filling device (4, 5) is equipped with a mechanical positive closure (12) is, which prevents full container (3) a further hazardous substance feed via the filling device (4, 5) and / or a hazardous substance outlet via a vent hole (11).

Device for holding hazardous substances

Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Gefahrstoffen, mit wenigstens einem in einer Sicherheitszelle (2) aufgenommenen Behälter (1), und mit einem außerhalb der Sicherheitszelle (2) vorgesehenen Trichter (5) mit Auslassstutzen (6) zur Weiterleitung der in den Trichter (5) eingefüllten Gefahrstoffe in den Behälter (1) dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zwischen einer Arbeitsposition und Wartungsposition verstellbare Trichter (5) und/oder sein Auslassstutzen (6) positionsabhängig die Sicherheitszelle (2) verriegelt oder freigibt. Device for receiving hazardous substances, comprising at least one container (1) accommodated in a safety cell (2), and a hopper (5) provided with outlet pipe (6) outside the safety cell (2) for feeding the hopper (5) into the hopper (5) Hazardous substances in the container (1), characterized in that the adjustable between a working position and maintenance hopper (5) and / or its outlet (6) depending on position, the safety cell (2) locks or releases.

Device and system for the disposal of liquid waste materials for a laboratory work station

Vorrichtung zum Entsorgen von flüssigen Abfallstoffen an einem Laborarbeitsplatz (1), mit einem Aufnahmebehälter (4) zum Aufnehmen der Abfallstoffe, der dem Laborarbeitsplatz (1) zugeordnet ist, wobei – ein Einlassanschluss (6) und ein Absauganschluss (19) vorhanden sind, – der Einlassanschluss (6) eine Abflussleitung (13) für die Abfallstoffe, sowie eine in der Abflussleitung (13) geführte Entlüftungsleitung (25a) aufweist, – die Abflussleitung (13) mit einem Ausguss (8) des Laborarbeitsplatzes (1) verbunden ist, – der Absauganschluss (19) mit einer Absaugleitung (21) verbunden ist, die sich vom Bodenbereich des Aufnahmebehälters (4) nach außen erstreckt, und – der Einlassanschluss (6) und der Absauganschluss (19) in einen gemeinsamen Anschlusskopf (18) integriert sind, der dichtend in eine Öffnung (5) des Aufnahmebehälters (4) eingesetzt ist. Device for disposing of liquid waste materials at a laboratory work station (1), with a receptacle (4) for receiving the waste materials, which is assigned to the laboratory work station (1), wherein - an inlet connection (6) and a suction connection (19) are present, The inlet connection (6) has a drain line (13) for the waste materials and a vent line (25a) guided in the drain line (13), - The drain line (13) is connected to a spout (8) of the laboratory work station (1), - The suction connection (19) is connected to a suction line (21) which extends from the bottom region of the receptacle (4) to the outside, and - The inlet connection (6) and the suction connection (19) are integrated in a common connection head (18) which is sealingly inserted into an opening (5) of the receptacle (4).

Device for extracting substances and use of such a device

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Absaugen von, insbesondere gesundheitsgefährdenden und/oder explosionsgefährdenden, Stoffen mit einem einen Innenraum (12) aufweisenden Gehäuse (11), das eine Rückwand (14), zwei einander gegenüberliegende Seitenwände (15, 16), ein Deckenelement (17) und eine Zugangsöffnung (18) aufweist und in dem ein Funktionselement (24, 25, 26, 27, 72) anordbar ist, mit einem Abluftmittel (20, 21) zum Absaugen der Stoffe aus dem Innenraum (12), und mit einem Arbeitsbereich (13) in dem Innenraum (12). Es soll eine effektivere Abführung der Schadstoffe aus dem Innenraum (12), insbesondere zur Erfüllung der strengeren EU-Normen, gewährleistet werden, wobei die Vorrichtung vielfältig einsetzbar sein muss und der Betrieb zu einem vergleichsweise geringen Energie- und/oder Kostenaufwand sowie einer geringeren Lärmbelastung führen soll. Hierzu ist die Vorrichtung gekennzeichnet durch einen Absauganschluss (30, 31, 32, 62, 73, 74), wobei das Funktionselement (24, 25, 26, 27, 72) in dem Innenraum (12) mit dem Absauganschluss (30, 31, 32, 62, 73, 74) zum Absaugen der Stoffe verbindbar ist. The invention relates to a device for aspirating, in particular health-endangering and / or explosive substances, with a housing (12) having a housing (11), a rear wall (14), two opposing side walls (15, 16), a ceiling element ( 17) and an access opening (18) and in which a functional element (24, 25, 26, 27, 72) can be arranged, with an exhaust air means (20, 21) for sucking the substances from the interior (12), and with a Work area (13) in the interior (12). It is a more effective removal of pollutants from the interior (12), in particular to meet the stricter EU standards, guaranteed, the device must be versatile and the operation of a comparatively low energy and / or cost and a lower noise pollution should lead. For this purpose, the device is characterized by a suction connection (30, 31, 32, 62, 73, 74), wherein the functional element (24, 25, 26, 27, ...

TROLLEY AND INSTALLATION FOR TREATING A BIOLOGICAL LIQUID

垃圾箱载体和自动化容器处理系统

提出了一种用于承载至少一个垃圾箱(200)的新颖垃圾箱载体(100)。所述垃圾箱载体(100)包括框架(110)，所述框架具有在其上接收一个或多个垃圾箱(200)的底座(130)。所述垃圾箱载体(100)还具有锁定机构(120)，所述锁定机构可移动地附接到所述框架(110)上，用于将至少一个垃圾箱(200)可释放地固定到所述垃圾箱载体(100)上。所述锁定机构(120)具有推动器引导件(121)，所述推动器引导件沿第一水平笛卡尔维度(X)延伸，以便与所述垃圾箱(200)侧向接合。所述锁定机构还具有至少一个铰接臂(122)，所述铰接臂将所述推动器引导件(121)连接到所述垃圾箱载体(100)的所述框架(110)上，以便允许所述推动器引导件(121)相对于所述框架(110)在展开状态与释放状态之间移动。

Waste bin carrier and automated receptacle handling system

A novel waste bin carrier ( 100 ) is proposed for carrying at least one waste bin ( 200 ). The waste bin carrier ( 100 ) includes a frame ( 110 ) having a base ( 130 ) for receiving thereon one waste bin ( 200 ) or more. The waste bin carrier ( 100 ) also has a locking mechanism ( 120 ) movably attached to the frame ( 110 ) for releasably securing at least one waste bin ( 200 ) to the waste bin carrier ( 100 ). The locking mechanism ( 120 ) has a pusher guide ( 121 ) that extends in a first horizontal Cartesian dimension (X) for lateral engagement with the waste bin ( 200 ). The locking mechanism also has at least one articulated arm ( 122 ) that connects the pusher guide ( 121 ) to the frame ( 110 ) of the waste bin carrier ( 100 ) for allowing movement of the pusher guide ( 121 ) in respect to the frame ( 110 ) between the deployed state and the released state.

Display device and driving method thereof

본 발명은 표시 장치에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 한 실시예에 따른 표시 장치는, 발광 소자, 상기 발광 소자와 연결되어 있으며 데이터 전압에 따라 전류를 생성하는 구동 트랜지스터, 게이트 신호에 따라 상기 데이터 전압을 단속하는 스위칭 트랜지스터, 상기 데이터 전압을 저장하는 축전기, 상기 스위칭 트랜지스터와 연결되어 있으며 상기 데이터 전압을 전달하는 데이터선, 그리고 상기 스위칭 트랜지스터와 연결되어 있으며 상기 게이트 신호를 전달하는 게이트선을 포함한다. 상기 데이터 전압은, 휘도 정보에 대응하는 제1 전압, 그리고 상기 제1 전압을 보정한 제2 전압을 포함하며, 상기 제1 전압과 상기 제2 전압의 시간 평균은 일정하다. 이와 같이 하면, 누설 전류가 큰 스위칭 트랜지스터를 채용하는 경우에도 모든 화소의 누설 전류의 크기를 일정하게 함으로써 크로스토크 등을 줄일 수 있다. The present invention relates to a display device. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a display device includes a light emitting device, a driving transistor connected to the light emitting device to generate a current according to a data voltage, a switching transistor to control the data voltage according to a gate signal, and the data voltage. And a capacitor for storing, a data line connected with the switching transistor and transmitting the data voltage, and a gate line connected with the switching transistor and transmitting the gate signal. The data voltage includes a first voltage corresponding to luminance information, and a second voltage obtained by correcting the first voltage, and a time average of the first voltage and the second voltage is constant. In this way, even when a switching transistor with a large leakage current is employed, crosstalk and the like can be reduced by making the magnitude of the leakage current of all pixels constant. 표시 장치, 유기 발광 소자, 박막 트랜지스터, 축전기, 교류, 스위칭 트랜지스터, 고상 결정화, 미세결정질 Display devices, organic light emitting diodes, thin film transistors, capacitors, alternating current, switching transistors, solid state crystallization, microcrystalline

Devices and methods for collecting and stabilizing biological samples

The present invention generally relates to devices and methods for collecting and stabilizing biological samples, and more particularly, for collecting and stabilizing blood or other bodily fluids from a user's fingertip, earlobe, heel or other locations. The present invention also relates to sample collection devices that simplify the process for mixing the biological samples with an additive or additives, provide for efficient storage and safe transport of the samples, and provide for easy access to the samples for subsequent processing.

Waste liquid pool, waste liquid treatment device and sample analyzer

本申请提供一种废液池、废液处理装置以及样本分析仪。所述废液池包括本体、盖体、和第一挡板。所述本体的内部设置有用于储存废液的收容腔，底部设置有用于排出废液的排液口。所述盖体用于封闭所述本体的开口，其中，所述本体的侧壁和/或所述盖体上还设置有通气口。所述第一挡板设置于收容腔内，并位于通气口与排液口之间。所述本体的侧壁上设置有至少一个进液口，所述进液口位于所述第一挡板的下方，所述第一挡板用于阻止所述收容腔中的泡沫和/或废液进入所述通气口。该废液池能够阻止收容腔中的泡沫和/或废液进入通气口，从而能够有效地解决样本分析仪提速后带来的废液处理的可靠性问题。

data recording system for medical refrigerator

The present invention, in order to improve reliability, provides a data recording system for a medical refrigerator, comprising: a medical refrigerator including a refrigeration means provided for temperature management of reagents stored therein, and a ventilation means provided for ventilation by allowing the internal air to communicate with the outside; a first temperature sensor provided inside the medical refrigerator to measure temperature in real time; a second temperature sensor provided inside the medical refrigerator to measure temperature in real time, and dually provided separately from the first temperature sensor to determine whether the first temperature sensor is out of order; a data storage unit connected in a circuit to the first temperature sensor to store first temperature data measured by the first temperature sensor in real time, and provided in the medical refrigerator; a server unit wirelessly connected to the second temperature sensor by a method adopting any one between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to store second temperature data measured by the second temperature sensor in real time, and provided outside the medical refrigerator; and a calculation control unit controlling the refrigerating means and the ventilation means, provided to receive the first temperature data and the second temperature data for determining whether the first temperature sensor is out of order, and to perform a mutual real-time comparison operation, and power-connected to a main power source supply unit.

Apparatus and method for analyses of biological specimens

A kit for the quantitation of components in cell nuclei is described wherein the kit includes a stain and microscopic slides. Each slide has reference cell objects and a specimen cell area for receipt of specimen cells which are stained simultaneously with the reference cell objects.

Device and method for collecting and stabilizing biological samples

Intelligent chemical storage cabinet

本发明提供了一种智能化学药品存储柜，其包括主柜体、控制装置和与所述主柜体铰接的柜门；所述主柜体中设置隔板，所述隔板将所述主柜体内部划分为多个储物格；所述储物格内部设置有传感器组、调节装置和检测装置，每个储物格上均设置有隔离门，所述隔离门与由隔板组成的储物格的开口边缘铰接；所述传感器组用于检测储物格中的环境条件数据；所述调节装置用于调节所述储物格中的环境条件；所述检测装置用于检测放入储物格中的化学药品的属性信息；所述柜门上设置有门锁、门锁驱动装置和摄像头，所述门锁驱动装置用于控制所述门锁的打开和关闭。本发明实现了对化学药品存储的智能管理。

Safety workbench with controlled circulating air flow and method for operating the same

本发明涉及一种安全工作台，其具有被壳体包围的工作腔；其具有用于输送所述安全工作台中的空气流的排风扇和循环空气风扇，其适于将被排风扇吸入的部分空气流作为排风流穿过排风过滤器从所述安全工作台吹出并且将被循环空气风扇吸入的部分空气流作为朝下方定向的循环空气流穿过循环空气过滤器吹入所述工作腔；以及其具有调节装置、差压传感器以及两个与所述差压传感器连接的压力传送器，所述压力传送器适于在所述安全工作台内的两个不同的位置上测量压力，其中第一压力传送器紧邻所述循环空气风扇的低压侧上的风扇叶片地布置，第二压力传送器布置在所述循环空气风扇的低压侧上的流动稳定的区域内。本发明还涉及一种所述安全工作台的运行方法。

Filtering Ductless Fume Hood Using the Zeolite Filter

본 고안은 여과식 닥트리스 흄후드에 관한 것으로, 전처리 필터와 입자필터, 다공성 제올라이트 필터로 이루어진 필터 시스템과 송풍기를 구비한 여과부, 화학센서 및 경보장치, 송풍기 속도 모니터링 시스템(Velocity Monitoring System), 속도 이상 및 팬 이상 경보 장치, 60시간 사용 타이머, 필터 장착일 표시 장치, 필터 종류 표시 장치, 내부 조명 및 자외선 살균등 점등장치로 구비된 제어부, 사면이 투명한 몸체와 팔 삽입구와 공기흡입구가 형성된 전면 도어, 스필트레이(Spill Tray), 워크서페이스(Work Surface)를 구비한 몸체부, 고정장치가 부착된 이동용 바퀴와 선반을 구비한 카트부로 이루어져 실험실과 연구실에서 유해 시약 및 유해 물질을 사용하는 작업에서 발생하는 기체상 오염물질(유해가스 및 악취 등)과 입자상 오염물질을 완벽하게 제거하고 정화된 깨끗한 공기만을 실내로 재순환 시키며 이동 사용하는 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention relates to a filtration type Ductless fume hood, a filter system comprising a pretreatment filter, a particle filter, a porous zeolite filter and a filter unit having a blower, a chemical sensor and an alarm device, a blower speed monitoring system (Velocity Monitoring System), Over speed and fan error alarm, 60 hour timer, filter mounted date display, filter type indicator, internal lighting and UV sterilizer control unit, transparent body with four sides, arm inlet and air inlet It consists of doors, spill trays, body parts with work surfaces, cart parts with moving wheels and shelves with fixing devices, and the use of hazardous reagents and substances in laboratories and laboratories. Complete removal and purification of gaseous contaminants (harmful gas and odor, etc.) and particulate contaminants generated Recirculate only clean air into the room, characterized by moving use.

Blood test equipment

Blood testing apparatus and method

Blood testing apparatus

A disposable apparatus for use in blood testing includes a housing ( 21 ) having integrated means ( 41 ) for receiving a blood sample, a plurality of receptacles ( 28 - 33 ) for diluent and diluted sample, and a plurality of channels ( 34 - 39 ). Depressions are formed in a surface ( 27 ) of the housing to form the receptacles ( 28 - 33 ) and the channels. A diaphragm ( 40 ) seals the receptacles and the channels relative to said surface ( 27 ). When a pressure variation is applied to a portion of the diaphragm sealing a receptacle, liquid is caused to be displaced to or from that receptacle.

Blood testing apparatus

Blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge

A blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge and a method of measuring a blood sample using the instrument are disclosed. The instrument includes a cell counting station for counting blood cells by electrical resistance measurement, a pressure actuating component adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed in the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to obtain proper mixing, and a conduit adapted to deliver the mixture to the cell counting station for counting. After measuring the blood sample, the instrument withdraws a washing liquid contained in another receptacle of the disposable cartridge and uses the washing liquid to clean the instrument and to deliver the mixture back to the cartridge for disposal.

Method of measuring blood sample on blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge

A blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge and a method of measuring a blood sample using the instrument are disclosed. The instrument includes a cell counting station for counting blood cells by electrical resistance measurement, a pressure actuating component adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed in the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to obtain proper mixing, and a conduit adapted to deliver the mixture to the cell counting station for counting. After measuring the blood sample, the instrument withdraws a washing liquid contained in another receptacle of the disposable cartridge and uses the washing liquid to clean the instrument and to deliver the mixture back to the cartridge for disposal.

Blood Unit

A blood test instrument includes a cell counting station, a pressure actuating means adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed within the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to affect mixing the mixture in the cartridge, and a conduit having a needle or the like at one end adapted to be inserted to the cartridge to deliver the mixture in the cartridge to the cell counting station of the instrument. Further disclosed is a method of measuring a blood sample on the blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge.

Blood test instrument

Blood test instrument

Instrumento de análisis de sangre para su uso con un cartucho desechable, en el que dicho cartucho desechable se coloca de manera desmontable en el instrumento, comprendiendo dicho instrumento de análisis de sangre un medio adaptado para producir la mezcla de una muestra de sangre (S) y un agente líquido (D1, D2, H) en dicho cartucho desechable, y un sistema de medición que incluye dos estaciones de recuento de células, comprendiendo cada una, un orificio (75, 76) que permite estadísticamente que pase sólo una célula sanguínea a la vez y que cada una esté conectada a un conducto (71, 72), caracterizado por un medio de accionamiento de presión (92) adaptado para aplicar una presión sobre al menos una parte de un diafragma (40) que sella un receptáculo seleccionado de dicho cartucho desechable; comprendiendo dicho cartucho desechable una pluralidad de receptáculos (28-30, 32-33) formados por una pluralidad de depresiones sobre una superficie (27) de un alojamiento (21) sellado por dicho diafragma (40), y una pluralidad de canales (35-38) adaptados para conectar dichos receptáculos, sellando partes de dicho diafragma (40) dichas depresiones que son flexibles; y estando dicho medio de accionamiento de presión (92) adaptado para aplicar una presión sobre partes de dicho diafragma (40) en receptáculos seleccionados (29, 30) de dicho cartucho desechable cuando dicho cartucho desechable está colocado en dicho instrumento para producir el flujo de una mezcla de dicha muestra de sangre y dicho agente líquido hacia adelante y hacia atrás entre dichos receptáculos seleccionados (29, 30) para influir en la mezcla de dicha mezcla en dicho cartucho desechable, formando de ese modo una muestra diluida; y conectándose cada conducto (71, 72) a una estación de recuento de células correspondiente en un extremo y teniendo una parte de aguja (73, 74) en otro extremo, estando dicha parte de aguja adaptada para ser insertada a través de una abertura sellada (60, 61) de dicho cartucho ...

Blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge

A blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge and a method of measuring a blood sample using the instrument are disclosed. The instrument includes a cell counting station for counting blood cells by electrical resistance measurement, a pressure actuating component adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed in the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to obtain proper mixing, and a conduit adapted to deliver the mixture to the cell counting station for counting. After measuring the blood sample, the instrument withdraws a washing liquid contained in another receptacle of the disposable cartridge and uses the washing liquid to clean the instrument and to deliver the mixture back to the cartridge for disposal.

Blood testing apparatus

A disposable apparatus for use in blood testing includes a housing (21) having integrated means (41) for receiving a blood sample, a plurality of receptacles (28 - 33) for diluent and diluted sample, and a plurality of channels (34 - 39). Depressions are formed in a surface (27) of the housing to form the receptacles (28 - 33) and the channels. A diaphragm (40) seals the receptacles and the channels relative to said surface (27). When a pressure variation is applied to a portion of the diaphragm sealing a receptacle, liquid is caused to be displaced to or from that receptacle.

Blood testing apparatus

A blood test instrument includes a cell counting station, a pressure actuating means adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed within the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to affect mixing the mixture in the cartridge, and a conduit having a needle or the like at one end adapted to be inserted to the cartridge to deliver the mixture in the cartridge to the cell counting station of the instrument. Further disclosed is a method of measuring a blood sample on the blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge.

Blood examination device

【課題】血液サンプルを２種類の所定の希釈比に同時に希釈することができ、すべての汚染された材料を保持することができる血液検査に使用する使い捨て装置を提供する。 【解決手段】血液検査に使用される使い捨て装置であって、この装置は、血液サンプルを受ける手段４１と、希釈剤および希釈されたサンプルのための複数の受け部２８〜３３と、複数のチャネル３４〜３９を有するハウジング２１を含む。凹部がハウジングの表面２７に形成され、これら凹部が受け部２８〜３３およびチャネル３４〜３９を形成する。ダイアフラムが受け部およびチャネルを表面２７に対して密閉している。圧力の変化が受け部を密閉しているダイアフラムの一部に加えられると液体はそこからまたはそこへ移動させられる。 【選択図】図１

Method of measuring blood sample on blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge

A blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge and a method of measuring a blood sample using the instrument are disclosed. The instrument includes a cell counting station for counting blood cells by electrical resistance measurement, a pressure actuating component adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed in the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to obtain proper mixing, and a conduit adapted to deliver the mixture to the cell counting station for counting. After measuring the blood sample, the instrument withdraws a washing liquid contained in another receptacle of the disposable cartridge and uses the washing liquid to clean the instrument and to deliver the mixture back to the cartridge for disposal.

Blood test instrument

A blood test instrument includes a cell counting station, a pressure actuating means adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed within the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to affect mixing the mixture in the cartridge, and a conduit having a needle or the like at one end adapted to be inserted to the cartridge to deliver the mixture in the cartridge to the cell counting station of the instrument. Further disclosed is a method of measuring a blood sample on the blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge.

Blood testing apparatus

A disposable apparatus for use in blood testing includes a housing ( 21 ) having integrated means ( 41 ) for receiving a blood sample, a plurality of receptacles ( 28 - 33 ) for diluent and diluted sample, and a plurality of channels ( 34 - 39 ). Depressions are formed in a surface ( 27 ) of the housing to form the receptacles ( 28 - 33 ) and the channels. A diaphragm ( 40 ) seals the receptacles and the channels relative to said surface ( 27 ). When a pressure variation is applied to a portion of the diaphragm sealing a receptacle, liquid is caused to be displaced to or from that receptacle.

Method and apparatus for separating and concentrating a component from a multi-component material including macroparticles

An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at least three fractions in the apparatus. It also provides for a new method of extracting the buffy coat phase from a whole blood sample and mesenchymal stem cells from bone reaming material. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient.

Apparatus and method for separating and concentrating fluids containing multiple components

An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at least three fractions in the apparatus. It also provides for a new method of extracting the buffy coat phase from a whole blood sample. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient.

A modular mobile field-deployable laboratory for rapid, on-site detection and analysis of biological targets

A mobile field-deployable laboratory to more conveniently enable the detecting, sequencing and analyzing of biological agents at the point-of-need. This device enables field operators to go from sample to actionable information in the field without the need for an internet connection or grid-based power. The present mobile laboratory is configured in a footlocker configuration including a plurality of different compartments specifically configured for holding all of the necessary equipment for use in a wide variety of different applications including successfully extracting, amplifying, sequencing and characterizing specific viruses, pathogens and other bacteria directly in the field including an integrated power supply for providing power to the relevant components for up to 72 hours of continuous use without the need for any external power source. The present mobile laboratory includes a deployable workbench area which provides a stable workstation when the footlocker configuration is deployed.

Modular mobile field-deployable laboratory for rapid, on-site detection and analysis of biological targets

A mobile field-deployable laboratory to more conveniently enable the detecting, sequencing and analyzing of biological agents at the point-of-need. This device enables field operators to go from sample to actionable information in the field without the need for an internet connection or grid-based power. The present mobile laboratory is configured in a footlocker configuration including a plurality of different compartments specifically configured for holding all of the necessary equipment for use in a wide variety of different applications including successfully extracting, amplifying, sequencing and characterizing specific viruses, pathogens and other bacteria directly in the field including an integrated power supply for providing power to the relevant components for up to 72 hours of continuous use without the need for any external power source. The present mobile laboratory includes a deployable workbench area which provides a stable workstation when the footlocker configuration is deployed.

A modular mobile field-deployable laboratory for rapid, on-site detection and analysis of biological targets

A mobile field-deployable laboratory to more conveniently enable the detecting, sequencing and analyzing of biological agents at the point-of-need. This device enables field operators to go from sample to actionable information in the field without the need for an internet connection or grid-based power. The present mobile laboratory is configured in a footlocker configuration including a plurality of different compartments specifically configured for holding all of the necessary equipment for use in a wide variety of different applications including successfully extracting, amplifying, sequencing and characterizing specific viruses, pathogens and other bacteria directly in the field including an integrated power supply for providing power to the relevant components for up to 72 hours of continuous use without the need for any external power source. The present mobile laboratory includes a deployable workbench area which provides a stable workstation when the footlocker configuration is deployed.

A modular mobile field-deployable laboratory for rapid, on-site detection and analysis of biological targets

Mobile-module plant for the developement and the production of biotechnological products on a pilot scale

A mobile-module plant (1) for the developement and the production of biotechnological products on a pilot scale comprising equipments for the production, separation, purification and finishing of said products (11, 17, 18, 19, 20; 40, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54; 71-76, 82, 86, 89, 92, 95, 98) and auxiliary equipments (102; 107, 109, 110; 112; 113; 119; 123; 129; 134; 135; 141-143), wherein (i) said plant (1) consists of at least two mobile modules (2; 3; 4; 5; 8) suitable for being connected together and integrated one with the other, (ii) each of said mobile modules (2; 3; 4; 5; 8) comprises a movable container (6), (iii) at least one of said movable containers (6) is provided with a preselected own set of said equipments (11, 17, 18, 19, 20; 40, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54; 71-76, 82, 86, 89, 92, 95, 98; 102; 107, 109, 110; 112; 113; 119; 123; 129; 134; 135; 141-143), and (iv) at least one of said movable containers (6) is aseptic.

Biological safety level 4 container laboratory

The invention relates to a highly mobile container laboratory in compliance with Biological Safety Level 4 (BSL-4) standard, suitable for the analysis of infecting agents, which comprises the laboratory, service and engineering systems necessary for fully autonomous over 24 hrs operation in a single unit, which has an accommodating container of special layout and configuration, which is built on an expandable frame structure of an unique design, with the core of the frame structure being the integrated laboratory space (2), an space expandable unit with rigid walls, which is in a closed position of the container surrounds the integrated laboratory space (2), the decontamination shower (5) and the directly connected engineering elements (3, 4) and in an open position, the service compartment (7) created in the expandable unit providing access to the information technology and control units (6) necessary for operation, as the second element, it comprises a plurality of interconnected engineering safety and service sub-systems configured in a unique manner in the container, as the third element it comprises a special glove box system, in which two glove box modules (26, 27) and the interconnecting transfer boxes (28) are incorporated, and a blow-in system provided with high-efficiency particulate air filters (29), exhaust devices (30) and the decontamination system (31), which can be operated and controlled from the laboratory compartment (2).

Modular containment unit

Toxic Reagent Storage Cabinet Using The Zeolite Filter

본 고안은 여과식 유해물질 시약장에 관한 것으로, 전처리 필터와 다공성 제올라이트 필터로 이루어진 필터 시스템, 송풍장치와 여과된 공기의 오염물질을 검출하는 화학센서와 경보장치, 송풍팬 속도 모니터링 시스템(Velocity Monitoring System), 속도 이상 및 송풍팬 작동 이상 경보 장치, 필터 포화 검지포트, 필터 장착일 표시장치를 구비한 여과부, 내부 공기 흐름을 위해 바닥면에 사각 공기구멍이 형성된 높이조절식 선반, 전면과 바닥면에 공기 흡입구를 설치한 고정선반, 부직포가 설치된 스필트레이(Spill Tray), 잠금장치가 설치된 내부가 보이는 전면도어, 공기 흡입구를 설치한 후면판을 구비한 몸체부로 이루어져 실험실 및 연구실에서 유해 시약 및 유해 물질을 보관할 때 발생하는 기체상 오염물질(유해가스 및 악취 등)을 완벽하게 제거하고 정화된 깨끗한 공기만을 실내로 재순환 시키는 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention relates to a filtered hazardous material reagent field, a filter system consisting of a pretreatment filter and a porous zeolite filter, a chemical sensor and an alarm device for detecting contaminants in a blower and filtered air, and a blower fan speed monitoring system (Velocity Monitoring System). ), Filtration unit with alarm for abnormal speed and blower fan operation, filter saturation detection port, filter mounting indicator, height-adjustable shelf with square air holes on the bottom for internal air flow, front and bottom It consists of a fixed shelf with an air intake in the body, a spill tray with a nonwoven fabric, a front door with a locking device inside, and a body with a back plate with an air intake. Complete removal and purification of gaseous contaminants (e.g. harmful gases and odors) generated during storage It is characterized by recirculating only clean air into the room.

Reagent cabinet

본 고안은 학교, 연구소, 공장 등의 실험실에 설치되어 화학 및 생물실험에 사용되는 시약을 보관하는 동시에 그 시약으로부터 발생되는 각종 유해가스를 외부로 배출시키는 환기식 시약장에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a ventilated reagent plant installed in a laboratory of a school, a research institute, a factory, etc. to store reagents used for chemical and biological experiments and to discharge various harmful gases generated from the reagents to the outside. 본 고안은 후방에 집진덕트(20)가 구비된 본체(10)에 수개의 선반(31)이 다단으로 설치된 시약보관실(30)을 가로·세로구획판(12)(13)으로 구획하되, 이 시약보관실(30)에 집진덕트(20)와 연통되는 환기공(11a)을 형성하고, 상기 본체(10)의 전면에는 시약보관실(300)을 개폐시키도록 투명도어(40)를 설치하되, 이 투명도어(40)에 시약보관실(30)과 연통되어 외부공기가 유입되도록 공기유입공(41)을 천공하며, 상기 집진덕트(20)와 연결되도록 본체(10)의 상부에 송풍기(50)를 설치하여 집진덕트로 유입된 유해가스를 흡입하고, 상기 송풍기(50)와 연결되어 흡입된 유해가스를 외부로 배출시키는 배출덕트(60)를 포함하여 구성된다. The present invention is divided into the horizontal and vertical partition plate (12) (13), the reagent storage chamber (30) in which several shelves (31) are provided in multiple stages in the main body (10) provided with a dust collecting duct (20) at the rear. Ventilation hole (11a) is formed in the reagent storage chamber 30 in communication with the dust collecting duct 20, and the transparent door 40 is installed on the front surface of the main body 10 to open and close the reagent storage chamber 300, In communication with the reagent storage chamber 30 in the transparent door 40 to drill the air inlet hole 41 so that the outside air flows, the blower 50 in the upper portion of the main body 10 to be connected to the dust collecting duct 20 Installed to suck the harmful gas introduced into the dust collection duct, it is configured to include a discharge duct 60 connected to the blower 50 to discharge the sucked harmful gas to the outside. 따라서, 본 고안은 시약보관실에서 발생되는 유해가스를 효율적으로 배출할 수 있고, 또한 본체, 선반, 가로·세로구획벽이 원가가 저렴하고 내산성 및 내마모성이 우수한 재질로 제작되므로 생산성과 안정성을 높일 수 있는 장점이 있다. Therefore, the present invention can efficiently discharge the harmful gas generated in the reagent storage chamber, and the main body, the shelf, the ...