VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM LUFTLEER PUMPEN EINER DOPPELGLASSCHEIBE

PROCESS AND DEVICE Of ASSISTANCE TO NAVIGATION ON the GROUND Of a PLANE ON an AIRPORT

GATE AND PROCESS Of TEST

Circuit de commutation (1) destiné à être connecté à une charge et à une source de tension (2), comprenant un ou plusieurs dispositifs de commutation (6, 7, n) pour mettre la charge sous tension et hors tension, un dispositif de tirage vers le bas (4) pour court-circuiter la charge, en l'isolant ainsi de la source de tension, et un contrôleur (3) pouvant fonctionner pendant que la source est isolée de la charge, pour activer au moins un des dispositifs de commutation à la fois, un courant passant dans le dispositif de commutation activé ou dans chaque dispositif de commutation activé et pouvant être mesuré pour vérifier si le dispositif de commutation activé ou chaque dispositif de commutation activé fonctionne correctement.

METHOD OF FABRICATING NANOWIRES OF SILVER HAVING A HIGH ASPECT RATIO

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication de nanofils d'argent ayant un rapport d'aspect élevé dans lequel les solides d'argent produits comprennent des nanofils d'argent ayant un rapport d'aspect élevé et sont appauvris en particules d'argent ayant un faible rapport d'aspect.

HYDROTHERMAL PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SILVER NANOWIRES FILTERS

L'invention concerne un procédé pour fabriquer des nanofils d'argent filtrés ayant un rapport d'aspect élevé, où la concentration en glycols totale est < 0,001 % en poids à tout moment.

TECHNIQUES D'EVALUATION DES GEOLOGIES SOUTERRAINES DE TROU DE FORAGE AVEC DES ONDES DE STONELEY

Un procédé permettant d'évaluer des géologies souterraines de trou de forage peut comprendre la réception d'un signal de réponse total par un réseau de capteurs placé dans un trou de forage, le signal de réponse représente une onde de pression se propageant dans le trou de forage. Un signal secondaire peut être extrait du signal de réponse total et un emplacement de profondeur pour au moins une source secondaire qui correspond au signal secondaire est déterminé. Une réponse de réflectivité estimée pour le signal secondaire comme une fonction de la fréquence est déterminée et la réponse de réflectivité estimée est inversée pour déterminer la source secondaire et comprend au moins l'un d'une fracture potentielle ou d'un lavage potentiel. L'au moins une d'une conductivité de fracture ou d'un volume de lavage pour la source secondaire est comparé à une ou plusieurs images de trou de forage correspondant à l'emplacement de profondeur de la source secondaire pour déterminer si la fracture potentielle ...

DIPOLE SHEAR VELOCITY ESTIMATION

Des procédés de diagraphie de puits peuvent comprendre l'enregistrement d'une onde de pression au niveau d'un récepteur dipôle, le traitement de l'onde de pression avec une transformée de Fourier, le calcul d'une semblance de fréquence à partir de la transformée de Fourier, le calcul d'une fonction de pondération adaptative et l'estimation d'une lenteur de l'onde de cisaillement. Un procédé de diagraphie de puits peut également comprendre la pose d'un outil de fond de puits dans un trou de forage, l'activation de l'émetteur dipôle, la détection de l'onde de pression avec le récepteur dipôle, l'enregistrement de l'onde de pression, le traitement de l'onde de pression avec une transformée de Fourier, le calcul d'une semblance de fréquence à partir de la transformée de Fourier et l'estimation d'une lenteur d'onde de cisaillement. L'estimation de la lenteur de l'onde de cisaillement peut comprendre la production d'un ou de plusieurs poids adaptatifs et une combinaison d'une carte de cohérence ...

SYSTEM OF SEATS FOR PASSENGER INTEGRATING A MULTIFUNCTIONAL PIECE OF FURNITURE, AND AIRCRAFT INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING SUCH A SYSTEM

NONWOVEN FABRIC OF POLYLACTIC ACID FIBERS, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CAPSULES OF COFFEE AND/OR TEA IN A PERCOLATING MACHINE

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AIDING THE PILOTING OF AN AIRCRAFT IN LANDING PHASE.

... - Procédé et dispositif d'aide au pilotage d'un aéronef en phase d'atterrissage. - Le dispositif (10) d'aide au pilotage d'un aéronef en vue d'un atterrissage sur une piste d'atterrissage, permet à l'équipage de l'aéronef d'anticiper ou d'éviter l'entrée dans une zone d'alerte de sortie de piste, ledit dispositif (10) comprenant un module (11) de détermination de position de l'aéronef, un module (12) de calcul de distance minimale d'arrêt de l'aéronef, un module (13) de calcul de distance marginale d'arrêt permettant d'anticiper une sortie de la piste, un module (14) de calcul de distance augmentée, un module(15) de calcul de distance restant à parcourir jusqu'à une extrémité aval de la piste, un module (16) de comparaison de la longueur de la piste restant à parcourir avec la distance augmentée, et au moins un module d'émission (17, 18, 19) configuré pour transmettre un signal d'alerte (s1, s2, s3) à un dispositif utilisateur (U1, U2, U3) en fonction du résultat de la comparaison.

PROCESS AND DEVICE TO DETERMINE the POSITION ON the GROUND Of a MOBILE, PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL Of a PLANE ON an AIRPORT

Method and apparatus for de-capping tubes and multi-well plates

Procédé de décapsulage de tubes (11) dans un réseau de microplaque/portoir pour tubes (12), ledit procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à : (i) placer un réseau de microplaque (12) de tubes fermés (11) dans un dispositif d'application de film adhésif ; (ii) appliquer un film adhésif (20) sur la partie supérieure du réseau (12) de bouchons de tubes (11) ; (iii) appliquer une force ascendante sur le film (20), l'éloignant du plan du réseau de microplaque (12), pour décoller les bouchons (18) des tubes (11), en même temps que le film (20) auquel les bouchons (18) sont fixés, en séparant ainsi les bouchons (18) des tubes (11). L'invention comprend également un film adhésif conçu spécialement (20) qui inclut des moyens de manipulation robotisée ainsi qu'un dispositif pour réaliser le procédé ci-dessus en mode automatique ou semi-automatique, en utilisant les techniques de manipulation robotisée nécessaires.

PROCESS AND DEVICE Of ASSISTANCE TO NAVIGATION ON the GROUND Of a PLANE ON an AIRPORT

LIGHT WIRE WEAPONS FOR ELECTRIC CABLES

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RIDE-RIDE THROUGH

Un système de distribution de puissance 100 en association fonctionnelle avec une source 105 et une pluralité de charges 106 inclut un convertisseur 102, une unité de distribution de puissance 104 incluant une pluralité de contrôleurs de puissance à semi-conducteurs et configurée pour fournir de la puissance depuis le convertisseur 102 à une pluralité de charges 106, et une unité anti-panne 108 couplée fonctionnellement au convertisseur 102, à l'unité de distribution de puissance 104, ou aux deux. L'unité anti-panne 108 inclut un capteur 114 configuré pour détecter le courant au niveau d'une borne de sortie d'au moins un de l'unité de distribution de puissance 104 et du convertisseur 102 et un contrôleur 110 configurée pour comparer le courant détecté avec une valeur de seuil de courant correspondante, identifier la présence d'une panne dans au moins un de la pluralité de charges 106, l'unité de distribution de puissance 104, et le convertisseur 102 en fonction de la comparaison, et activer ...

VALVE OF SAFETY COMPRISING A MECHANISM OF CLOSING USING A SPRING WORKING IN EXTENSION

EXTENSIBLE SYSTEM OF SHELF OF SEAT, MODULATES OF SEAT AND AIRCRAFT INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING SUCH A SYSTEM

ASSISTING DEVICE GROUND NAVIGATION OF AN AIRCRAFT ON AN AIRPORT

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING BODIES HEATINGS Of a TURBINE.

MECHANISM OF PUSHED FOR MACHINE SECTIONNELLE

AID SYSTEM FOR GROUND NAVIGATION OF AN AIRCRAFT ON AN AIRPORT

MODULATE OF SEAT FOR PASSENGER Of an AIRCRAFT

NONWOVEN FABRIC OF POLYLACTIC ACID FIBERS, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CAPSULES OF COFFEE AND/OR TEA IN A PERCOLATING MACHINE

Non-tissé comprenant des fibres constituées d'une âme d'acide polylactique (PLA-1) enrobée d'une enveloppe d'acide polylactique (PLA-2) caractérisé en ce que : - le PLA-1 est un copolymère d'acide lactique L1 et d'acide lactique D1 ; - le PLA-2 est un copolymère de monomères d'acide lactique L2 et d'acide lactique D2, dont le taux de monomères D2 est supérieur au taux de monomères D1 du PLA-1 ; - l'âme contient en outre, un plastifiant polymérique. Utilisation pour la fabrication de capsules de café et/ou de the dans une machine a percolation ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING A PORTION OF AN AIRPORT ON A VIEWING SCREEN

ONE-PACKAGE, COMPOSITIONS AND TREATMENT REGIMENS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF STIMULATORS OF PATHS OF PRO-RESOLVING ON KERATINOUS SURFACES

La présente invention concerne une ampoule contenant un stimulateur des voies de pro-résolution , des procédés de préparation et des méthodes de traitement d'une peau présentant des zones discrètes d'inflammation au moyen de la composition de l'ampoule contenant un stimulateur des voies de pro-résolution.

DETERMINING A DIGITAL AGE RELATED TO EVENTS WITHIN A GEOLOGIC SCHEME

La présente divulgation concerne des systèmes et des procédés permettant de déterminer un âge numérique pour des événements géologiques nouveaux au sein d'un nouveau schéma par le classement de relations entre des événements géologiques au sein d'un nouveau schéma et/ou au sein d'un nouveau schéma et d'un schéma préexistant selon une hiérarchie préférée, par l'exclusion de manière dynamique des relations plus basses dans la hiérarchie préférée qui sont en conflit avec des relations plus élevées en raison des âges irréconciliables des relations, et par l'utilisation des relations classées qui restent dans la hiérarchie préférée pour déterminer un âge numérique pour les nouveaux événements géologiques au sein du nouveau schéma.

GERAET ZUR VERSORGUNG VON RUNDSCHREIBNACHRICHTEN IN EINEM KOMMUNIKATIONSNETZ

DERIVATIVES OF PURINA, PURINONA AND DEAZAPURINA LIKE INHIBITORS OF THE ACTIVITY OF PROTEIN QUINASA; METHODS FOR ITS PREPARATION, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAIN THAT THEM AND ITS USE IN THE ELABORATION OF A MEDICINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF HALF-FULL DISEASES BY PROTEIN QUINASA TO AND B.

Composiciones farmacéuticas que los contienen y su uso en la fabricacion de medicamentos para el tratamiento de enfermedades mediadas por la proteínquinasa A y B. Reivindicacion 1: Un compuesto para usar en la profilaxis o tratamiento de un estado de enfermedad o condicion mediada por la proteína quinasa B, caracterizado porque responde a la formula (1), o sus sales, solvatos tautomeros o N-oxidos, donde T es N o un grupo CR5; J1-J2 representa un grupo seleccionado entre N=C(R6), (R7)C=N, (R8)N-C(O), (R8)2C-C(O), N=N y (R7)C=C(R6); A es un grupo saturado de union a hidrocarburo que contiene entre 1 y 7 átomos de C, donde el grupo de union tiene una longitud máxima de cadena de 5 átomos que se extiende entre R1 y NR2R3 y una longitud máxima de cadena de 4 átomos que se extiende entre E y NR2R3, en donde uno de los átomos de C en el grupo de union opcionalmente se puede reemplazar por átomos de O o de N; y en donde los átomos de C del grupo de union A opcionalmente pueden tener uno o más ...

NONIONIC SURFACTANT SYSTEMS CONTAINING POLYHYDROXY FATTY ACID AMIDES ONE OR MORE ADDITIONAL NONIONIC SURFACTANTS

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINER POLYMERZUSAMMENSETZUNG

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM LUFTLEER PUMPEN EINER DOPPELGLASSCHEIBE

VERWENDUNG VON TENSIDEN ALS WEICHMACHER ZUR VERMINDERUNG DER FLÜCHTIGEN ORGANISCHEN VERBINDUNGEN IN WÄSSRIGEN POLYMEREN ÜBERZUGSZUSAMMENSETZUNGEN

DERIVATIVES OF PURINA, PURINONA, DEAZAPURINA AND DEAZAPURINONA LIKE INHIBITORS OF THE ACTIVITY OF PROTEIN QUINASA; METHODS FOR ITS PREPARATION, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAIN THAT THEM AND ITS USE IN THE ELABORATION OF A MEDICINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF HALF-FULL DISEASES BY THE PROTEIN PERUVIAN BARK

Composiciones farmacéuticas que los contienen y su uso en la preparacion de medicamentos para el tratamiento de enfermedades mediadas por la proteínquinasa A y B. Reivindicacion 1: Un compuesto para usar como inhibidor de una proteína quinasa B, caracterizado porque responde de la formula (1), o sus sales, solvatos tautomeros o N.oxidos, en donde T es N o un grupo CR5; J1-J2 representa un grupo seleccionado entre N=C(R6), (R7)C=N, (R8)N-C(O), (R8)2C-C(O), N=N y (R7)C=C(R6); E es un grupo monocíclico carbocíclico o heterocíclico de 5 o 6 miembros en el anillo en donde el grupo heterocíclico contiene hasta 3 heteroátomos seleccionados entre O, N y S; Q1 es un enlace o un grupo saturado de union a hidrocarburo que contiene entre 1 y 3 átomos de C, en donde uno de los átomos de C en el grupo ligante opcionalmente se puede reemplazar por átomo de O o de N, o un par de átomos de C adyacentes se puede reemplazar por CONRq o NRqCO donde Rq es H, C1-4 alquilo o ciclopropilo; y en donde los átomos ...

Method and Apparatus for Providing Personal Mobility Features in a Telecommunications Environment

Personal mobility, multiparty control, and device augmentation features are provided within a voice-over-Internet protocol environment, such as a distributed feature composition (DFC) telecommunications architecture. The personal mobility features allow a caller to be identified to a callee using a desired identifier in place of an identifier of the device from which a call is made. Such personal mobility features are made available in multiparty calling environments and after mid-call moves. Device augmentation features provide enhanced calling options to a device that may otherwise be unequipped to provide such options, thus enabling personal mobility and multiparty control features across a wide variety of telecommunications devices.

Imaging and evaluating embryos, oocytes, and stem cells

Methods, compositions and kits for determining the developmental potential of one or more embryos or pluripotent cells and/or the presence of chromosomal abnormalities in one or more embryos or pluripotent cells are provided. These methods, compositions and kits find use in identifying embryos and oocytes in vitro that are most useful in treating infertility in humans.

Method and Apparatus for Connecting a Caller Previously Diverted to Voicemail

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for enabling communication between a first party and a second party. The method and apparatus determine that the second party is calling the first party while the first party is leaving a message on the voicemail of the second party. The message is then aborted and the first party is connected to the second party.

Articulating headgear connector for respiratory masks

Applicants have disclosed an “Articulating Headgear Connector for Respiratory Masks” which allows three-dimensional movement of the headgear connector to alleviate the mechanical forces incurred from a wearer's head movement, and thus maintain an effective seal. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprises: a CPAP mask having a plastic shell; the mask has a stub tube extending outwardly from the shell; a headgear connector mounted loosely onto the stub tube; a T-shaped nib on the elbow guides the headgear's movement; whereby the headgear connector can slide forward on the stub tube (i.e., move along the Z axis), guided by the nib; and, whereby the headgear connector can rock (i.e., about the X-Y axes) and its sides seesaw on the stub tube (i.e., along the Z-axis), with the amount of rotation and seesawing limited by the nib.

Photometric optimization with t-splines

One example method is disclosed that includes the steps of capturing a plurality of images of a scene, wherein each of the plurality of images of the scene captures a different perspective of a portion of an object; establishing a three-dimensional (“3D”) model of the object using at least some of the plurality of images of the scene; initializing a T-spline based at least in part on the 3D model; determining a first photometric error associated with the 3D model and the T-spline; and optimizing the T-spline based on the first photometric error to create an optimized T-spline.

Localization of a surveying instrument

A method for surveying an environment by a movable surveying instrument configured to be carried by a human with a progressional capturing of 2D-images by at least one camera and applying a visual simultaneous location and mapping algorithm (VSLAM) or a visual inertial simultaneous location and mapping algorithm (VISLAM) with a progressional deriving of a sparse evolving point cloud of at least part of the environment, and a progressional deriving of a trajectory of movement. The method comprises a progressional matching of the sparse evolving point cloud with a known CAD-geometry, with a minimizing of a function configured to model a distance between the sparse point cloud and the known CAD-geometry and deriving a spatial localization and orientation of the surveying instrument. At least one surveying measurement value of the environment by a spatial measurement unit is combined with the sparse point cloud or the plan information.

Fabric-Based Virtual Air Gap Provisioning, System And Methods

A device configured to or programmed to instantiate an isolated sub-fabric is presented. A network configuration device uses a virtual air gap policy to instantiate a sub-fabric from a fabric of networking nodes. The sub-fabric is configured with an internal routing policy that respects the nature of the defined isolation. Further, the fabric is provisioned with a virtual air gap that ensures the external networking nodes respect the isolation of the sub fabric.

Minimally invasive leadless neurostimulation device

A leadless neurostimulation device including a header unit having at least one primary electrode having a contact surface that defines an external surface on a side of the device, an outer housing that forms a side of the header unit opposite of the contact surface of the primary electrode, and a dielectric mount that receives at least a portion of the primary electrode and at least partially surrounds the primary electrode, the dielectric mount being configured to electrically insulate the primary electrode from the outer housing, the dielectric mount being received and fixed within a recessed portion of the outer housing, and a housing having a secondary electrode positioned on the same side of the leadless neurostimulation device as the primary electrode, the primary electrode and the secondary electrode being configured to transmit an electrical stimulation signal therebetween to provide electrical stimulation therapy to a tibial nerve of a patient.

Low nox, high efficiency, high temperature, staged recirculating burner and radiant tube combustion system

Embodiments of the present invention include high-temperature staged recirculating burners and radiant tube burner assemblies that provide high efficiency, low NOx and CO emissions, and uniform temperature characteristics. One such staged recirculating burner includes a combustion tube having inside and outside helical fins forming opposing spiral pathways for combustion gases and products of combustion, a combustion nozzle coupled to the combustion tube, a gas tube running axially into the combustion tube, and a staging gas nozzle coupled to the gas tube, where the staging gas nozzle includes radial exit holes into the combustion tube and an axial gas staging tube extending into the combustion nozzle to stage combustion.

Vector-Based Anomaly Detection

A hybrid-fabric apparatus comprises a black box memory configured to store a plurality of behavior metrics and an anomaly agent coupled to the black box. The anomaly agent determines a baseline vector corresponding to nominal behavior of the fabric, wherein the baseline vector comprises at least two different behavior metrics that are correlated with each other. The anomaly agent disaggregates anomaly detection criteria into a plurality of anomaly criterion to be distributed among network nodes in the fabric, the anomaly detection criteria characterizing a variation from the baseline vector, and each of the plurality of anomaly criterion comprising a function of a measured vector of behavior metrics. The variation can be calculated based on a variation function applied to a vector of measured behavior metrics having elements corresponding to member elements of the baseline vector. Anomaly criterion statuses calculated by at least some of the network nodes are aggregated.

Ventilation mask

A nasal ventilation mask having one or more attachment ports located adjacent to and overlying an upper lip of a patient when worn.

Curvable conveyor roller support

A curvable roller conveyor support, for supporting a longitudinally spaced apart array of transverse roller axles, the support comprising: a dentate elongate plate being laterally symmetric about a longitudinal centerline and having a plurality of lateral edge cutouts defining a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart opposing pairs of transverse arms, each arm having: a proximal end joined to an adjacent arm with a web having a plurality of central narrowed waist portions; and a distal end bent upwards defining a flange with a roller axle mount; and an elongate base secured to an underside surface of the dentate plate, whereby the central narrowed waist portions are bent and/or twisted during mounting to the base to follow a curved line in two or three dimensional space.

Methods, Systems, and Apparatuses for Quantitative Analysis of Heterogeneous Biomarker Distribution

Methods, systems, and apparatuses for detecting and describing heterogeneity in a cell sample are disclosed herein. A plurality of fields of view (FOV) are generated for one or more areas of interest (AOI) within an image of the cell sample are generated. Hyperspectral or multispectral data from each FOV is organized into an image stack containing one or more z-layers, with each z-layer containing intensity data for a single marker at each pixel in the FOV. A cluster analysis is applied to the image stacks, wherein the clustering algorithm groups pixels having a similar ratio of detectable marker intensity across layers of the z-axis, thereby generating a plurality of clusters having similar expression patterns.

Seals for lead bores of implantable medical devices

Seals used within lead bores of implantable medical devices for creating a seal to implantable medical leads inserted into the lead bores include an inner cylinder that engages the lead body. The inner cylinder is surrounded by a gap to either an outer cylinder of the seal or to surrounding structures of the implantable medical device. The inner cylinder has freedom of movement within the gap such that movement of the lead body that is off-axis relative to a centerline of the lead bore causes movement of the inner cylinder that is providing the seal. In this manner, the seal engagement to the lead body is maintained during this off-axis movement of the lead body.

Feed distribution apparatus for moving bed reactor

A feed distribution apparatus and method of using such an apparatus are provided for introducing a three-phase flow into a moving bed reactor that is operated under co-current flow conditions. The feed distribution apparatus can allow for separate introduction of liquid and solids in a manner that allows for even distribution of liquid within the solids. The gas portion of the flow can be introduced in any of a variety of convenient manners for distributing gas into a liquid or solid flow.

Vinyl polymerization shortstopping process

Method of continuous polymer production by means of exothermic polymer reaction

A process is described for increasing the space time yield of polymer production in a fluidized bed reactor employing an exothermic polymerization reaction by cooling the recycle stream to below its dew point and returning the resultant two-phase fluid stream to the reactor to maintain the fluidized bed at a desired temperature above the dew point of the recycle stream.

Continuous fluidized-bed process for polymerizing alpha-olefin monomers

Zpusob kontinualni vyroby polymeru exothermickou polymeracni reakci

Electro-optical modulating displays and method of making

Broadband absorbing film for laser capture microdissection

A thermoplastic film for LCM tissue transfer is thermally coupled to a broadband energy-absorbing material. The broadband energy-absorbing material may either be introduced into the film composition as a dopant or may be in thermal contact with the film.

Consumable for laser capture microdissection

Systems and methods for acquiring laser capture microdissection samples are disclosed. An integral portion of a biological reaction vessel includes a transfer film carrier having a substrate surface; and a laser capture microdissection transfer film coupled to the substrate surface of the transfer film carrier. The systems and methods facilitate quick and accurate laser capture microdissection while simultaneously minimizing contamination.

Fluidic extraction of microdissected samples

Systems and methods are described for processing of laser capture microdissection (LCM) samples. A biological sample processing system includes a laminated film sample processing device including a reaction chamber mated with a biological sample carrier to form a fluidic circuit. A multiple step fluidic device includes an LCM transfer film and a surface that is spaced apart from the transfer film so as to define a fluid volume. The reaction buffer can be removed through an exit port, or stop junction, in the surface. Advantages of the systems and methods include facilitating subsequent processing reducing the volume of reagents and enhancing economy. For instance, the reaction buffer can be conveniently removed away from the LCM transfer film.

Laser capture microdissection (lcm) extraction device and device carrier and method for post-lcm fluid processing

The present invention generally discloses an extraction system (10) that provides a locale for fluid processing and extraction on a post-microcapture transfer film (28). The extraction system includes a transfer film carrier (12) and an extraction device (14) forming a reservoir. The extraction system (10) selectively excludes regions (90) of the transfer film (28) from the reservoir to advantageously reduce contamination due to matter adhered to the transfer film by non-specific transfer.

Automated cooking system and methods of managing basket workflow for food preparation

An automated cooking system is provided for adding time and labor efficiencies in food production environments such as restaurants. The automated cooking system includes at least a fryer, a dispensing freezer, a hot holding station, a plurality of baskets, and a gantry system. The gantry system includes a gantry control for a gantry, configured to engage and move each of the baskets. A method for managing basket workflow during food preparation at an automated cooking system is described. Further, a method for managing basket workflow at a dispensing freezer during food preparation at an automated cooking system is described. The automated cooking system and methods provide repetition of basket loading and discharge cycles such that the gantry can fully manage and automate cooking using up to 6 or more baskets at the fryer, thereby maximizing food product throughput in the standard footprint space for the fryer.

Back pressure valve

Steering assembly having a telescope drive lock assembly

A steering column assembly includes an upper jacket assembly, a lower jacket assembly, a telescope drive assembly, and a telescope drive lock assembly. The upper jacket assembly is at least partially received within the lower jacket assembly. The telescope drive assembly includes a telescope actuator and an extension member. The telescope drive lock assembly is operatively connected to the extension member. The telescope drive lock assembly is configured to facilitate movement of the upper jacket assembly away from the retracted position while an advanced driver assist system is active and the upper jacket assembly is in the retracted position.

Acoustic housing for tubulars

Provided is an acoustic housing including a cover including a first perimeter defining an open cover portion, the cover having a cover length, and a cover height, and a body including a second perimeter defining an open body portion, wherein either the first or second or both perimeters are chamfered, configured to receive one or more electrical components and to sealingly engage with the first chamfered perimeter, the body having a body length, a body height, and an under-surface, and the body including an engagement portion projecting from the under-surface and having an engagement length, an engagement height, and an engagement surface configured to engage an outer surface of a tubular.

Dual transducer communications node including piezo pre-tensioning for acoustic wireless networks and method employing same

An apparatus and method for securing a piezoelectric element in an electroacoustic communications node used in a downhole wireless telemetry system. An end mass is secured to the piezoelectric element. At least one fastener attaches a pre-tensioning support plate to a housing of the node. The pre-tensioning support plate and the at least one fastener impart a tensioning force to the end mass and/or the piezoelectric element when the pre-tensioning support plate and the end mass and/or the piezoelectric element are secured to the housing.

Injection molded plastic article with integral weatherable pigmented film surface

Molded articles having contoured, decorative outer surfaces are disclosed. The articles comprise a molded polymer substrate and a decorative surfacing film adhered to one side of the substrate. The decorative surfacing film comprises a substantially molecularly unoriented cast polymer film formed from a weatherable polymer. The articles are particularly suited for use as automobile body panels and the like. Also disclosed is a method for making such articles, and a method for making sets of such articles for assembly into automobile bodies and the like.

Injection molded plastic article with integrated weatherable pigmented film surface

Molded articles having contoured, decorative outer surfaces are disclosed. The articles comprise a molded polymer substrate and a decorative surfacing film adhered to one side of the substrate. The decorative surfacing film comprises a substantially molecularly unoriented cast polymer film formed from a weatherable polymer. The articles are particularly suited for use as automobile body panels and the like. Also disclosed is a method for making such articles, and a method for making sets of such articles for assembly into automobile bodies and the like.

Injection molded plastic article with integral weatherable pigmented film surface

Molded articles having contoured, decorative outer surfaces are disclosed. The articles comprise a molded polymer substrate and a decorative surfacing film adhered to one side of the substrate. The decorative surfacing film comprises a substantially molecularly unoriented cast polymer film formed from a weatherable polymer. The articles are particularly suited for use as automobile body panels and the like. Also disclosed is a method for making such articles, and a method for making sets of such articles for assembly into automobile bodies and the like.

Method of injection molding plastic automobile body parts with integral weatherable pigmented film surface

Automobile body parts having contoured, decorative outer surfaces are molded. The automobile body parts include a molded polymer substrate and a decorative surfacing film adhered to one side of the substrate. The decorative surfacing film includes a substantially molecularly unoriented cast polymer film formed from a weatherable polymer. Also a method for making sets of such automobile body parts for assembly into automobile bodies is taught.

Automobile body formed of interconnected molded plastic articles

Molded articles having contoured, decorative outer surfaces are disclosed. The articles comprise a molded polymer substrate and a decorative surfacing film adhered to one side of the substrate. The decorative surfacing film comprises a substantially molecularly unoriented cast polymer film formed from a weatherable polymer. The articles are particularly suited for use as automobile body panels and the like. Also disclosed is a method for making such articles, and a method for making sets of such articles for assembly into automobile bodies and the like.

Injection molded plastic article with integral weatherable pigmented film surface

Molded articles having contoured, decorative outer surfaces are disclosed. The articles comprise a molded polymer substrate and a decorative surfacing film adhered to one side of the substrate. The decorative surfacing film comprises a substantially molecularly unoriented cast polymer film formed from a weatherable polymer. The articles are particularly suited for use as automobile body panels and the like. Also disclosed is a method for making such articles, and a method for making sets of such articles for assembly into automobile bodies and the like.

Liquified natural gas facility providing enhanced liquid recovery and product flexibility

A single LNG facility, and operating method therefore, capable of efficiently producing LNG products that meet the varying specifications of different LNG markets A single LNG facility comprising varying high heating value (HHV)1 cooling a spiking fluid with a higher HHV than the LNG and combining at least a portion of the initial LNG and at least a portion of the spiking fluid.

Apparatus and method for line of sight laser communications

A line of sight laser communication system includes a laser to generate a laser signal with femtosecond pulses. A first grating spectrally disperses the femtosecond pulses of the laser signal. A programmable mask converts the femtosecond pulses of the laser signal into coded words. A second grating spectrally recombines the coded words of the laser signal. A telescope then launches the laser signal. The launched laser signal is received at a receiving telescope. A second laser generates a set of reference pulses. A non-linear crystal combines the set of reference pulses and the laser signal to create an output signal only when the laser signal and the reference pulses temporally coincide. A camera records the output signal.

Imaging member with polyester adhesive between polymer sheets

The invention relates to an imaging member comprising at least two polymer sheets joined by solvent based thermoplastic adhesive applied to at least one said at least two polymer sheets between 15 and 50° C.

Optical element

【課題】　画像照明光源の光拡散を向上させて拡散光透過率を向上させると同時にスペキュラー光源を拡散する光学素子を提供する。 【解決手段】　微細層状微粒子およびミクロボイドの分散体を含有する熱可塑性ポリマーバインダフィルムを含んでなる光学素子。 【選択図】　　　なし

Adsorptive coating formulation

A coating formulation is disclosed that is capable of imparting, onto the treated substrate, an excellent adsorption performance, good print appearance, and enhanced rub-off resistance. Furthermore, the disclosed formulation has good ink stability and offers high quality print appearance throughout long printing runs of high speeding printing applications. The formulation comprises an activated carbon having a particle size of less than 1 micron and a binder, wherein an amount of the binder by weight is in a range of about 30 parts to 100 parts per 100 parts of the activated carbon, and the formulation has a dry basis BET Surface Area of greater than 100 m 2 /g.

Automated slide processing apparatus with fluid injector

An automated immunostaining apparatus having a reagent application zone and a reagent supply zone. The apparatus has a carousel slide support supporting a plurality of slide supports thereon, and drive device engaging the carousel slide support for consecutively positioning each of a plurality of slide supports in the reagent application zone. The apparatus also has a carousel reagent support having a plurality of reagent container supports thereon, and drive device engaging the carousel for rotating the carousel and positioning a preselected reagent container support in the reagent supply zone. The apparatus also has a reagent delivery actuator device positioned for engaging a reagent container positioned on a container support in the reagent delivery zone and initating reagent delivery from the reagent container to a slide supported on a slide support in the reagent receiving zone.

Biological sample processing composition and method

A method and composition are disclosed that are useful for processing biological samples. In one aspect, a biological sample such as a tissue section is treated using a histochemical technique and is contacted with a lipid compound during the process to enhance the definition of cellular and sub-cellular features that are observable in the sample when it is viewed microscopically. In other aspects, a coverslipping composition that includes a lipid compound and a method of coverslipping a sample using the coverslipping composition are disclosed.

Biological sample processing composition and method

A method and composition are disclosed that are useful for processing biological samples. In one aspect, a biological sample such as a tissue section is treated using a histochemical technique and is contacted with a lipid compound during the process to enhance the definition of cellular and sub-cellular features that are observable in the sample when it is viewed microscopically. In other aspects, a coverslipping composition that includes a lipid compound and a method of coverslipping a sample using the coverslipping composition are disclosed.

Biological sample processing composition and method

A method and composition are disclosed that are useful for processing biological samples. In one aspect, a biological sample such as a tissue section is treated using a histochemical technique and is contacted with a lipid compound during the process to enhance the definition of cellular and sub-cellular features that are observable in the sample when it is viewed microscopically. In other aspects, a coverslipping composition that includes a lipid compound and a method of coverslipping a sample using the coverslipping composition are disclosed.

Biological sample processing composition and method

A method and composition are disclosed that are useful for processing biological samples. In one aspect, a biological sample such as a tissue section is treated using a histochemical technique and is contacted with a lipid compound during the process to enhance the definition of cellular and sub-cellular features that are observable in the sample when it is viewed microscopically. In other aspects, a coverslipping composition that includes a lipid compound and a method of coverslipping a sample using the coverslipping composition are disclosed.

Biological sample processing composition and method

The present invention relates to a method of processing a biological sample on a microscope slide.

Biological sample processing composition and method

A method and composition are disclosed that are useful for processing biological samples. In one aspect, a biological sample such as a tissue section is treated using a histochemical technique and is contacted with a lipid compound during the process to enhance the definition of cellular and sub-cellular features that are observable in the sample when it is viewed microscopically. In other aspects, a coverslipping composition that includes a lipid compound and a method of coverslipping a sample using the coverslipping composition are disclosed.

Biological sample processing composition and method

Biological sample processing composition and method

Abstract A method and composition are disclosed that are useful for processing biological samples. In one aspect, a biological sample such as a tissue section is treated using a histochemical technique and is contacted with a lipid compound during the process to enhance the definition of cellular and sub-cellular features that are observable in the sample when it is viewed microscopically. In other aspects, a coverslipping composition that includes a lipid compound and a method of coverslipping a sample using the coverslipping composition are disclosed. WO 2007/084429 PCT/US2007/000980 Move to De-paraffinizer/Stainer/ Solvent Exchanger De-paraffinize with Limonene Alcohol Rinse Slide Prep/Water Dispense Hematoxylin/Bluing Slide Prep/Water/50% alcohol Dispense Eosin Differentiation with 50% Alcohol Dehydration with 100% Alcohol Move to Convection Oven Heat at 45*C for 5.5 Minutes Move to Coverslipper -Dispense 20% Lipid Compound in Limonene/Add Coverslip Move to Convection Oven Cure at 70 0C for 5.5 Minutes

Method and device for determining force fields, force field gradients, material properties or masses with a system of coupled, vibratory, beam-like components

Verfahren zur Ermittlung von Kraftfeldern, Kraftfeldgradienten, Materialeigenschaften oder Massen mit einem System aus gekoppelten, schwingungsfähigen, balkenartigen Komponenten, bei dem für das System, welches aus mindestens zwei miteinander gekoppelten, schwingungsfähigen, balkenartigen Komponenten besteht, von denen mindestens eine der Komponenten Abmessungen in mindestens zwei Raumrichtungen von jeweils größer oder gleich 800 nm und die mindestens zweite Komponente Abmessungen in mindestens zwei Raumrichtungen von jeweils kleiner 800 nm aufweist, und deren effektive Massen sich um mindestens den Faktor 3 unterscheiden, und von denen mindestens die eine schwingungsfähige, balkenartige Komponente mit Abmessungen in mindestens zwei Raumrichtungen jeweils größer oder gleich 800 nm und einer größeren effektiven Masse an mindestens einer Seite fixiert ist und die mindestens andere schwingungsfähige, balkenartige Komponente mit Abmessungen in mindestens zwei Raumrichtungen jeweils kleiner als 800 nm und einer geringeren effektiven Masse an die schwingungsfähige, balkenartige Komponente mit einer größeren effektiven Masse gekoppelt ist, entweder die Resonanzfrequenzen der einzelnen miteinander gekoppelten, schwingungsfähigen, balkenartigen Komponenten eine relative Differenz der Werte der Resonanzfrequenzen von maximal 40 % aufweisen oder die Resonanzfrequenzen der einzelnen miteinander gekoppelten, schwingungsfähigen, balkenartigen Komponenten ermittelt und nachfolgend die Resonanzfrequenzen der einzelnen, schwingungsfähigen, balkenartigen Komponenten aufeinander zu verschoben werden, bis eine relative Differenz der Werte der Resonanzfrequenzen von maximal 40 % erreicht und die Resonanzfrequenzen angepasst worden sind, danach das System zu Schwingungen bei oder nahe bei einer der angepassten Resonanzfrequenzen des Systems der miteinander gekoppelten, schwingungsfähigen, balkenartigen Komponenten angeregt wird, und dabei eine der schwingungsfähigen, balkenartigen ...

Dna encoding a gaba b r2 polypeptide and uses thereof

This invention provides isolated nucleic acids encoding a mammalian GABA B R2 polypeptide, an isolated GABA B R2 protein, vectors comprising isolated nucleic acid encoding mammalian GABA B R2 polypeptides, cells expressing mammalian GABA B R1/R2 receptors, antibodies directed to an epitope on mammalian GABA B R2 polypeptides or mammalian GABA B R1/R2 receptors, nucleic acid probes useful for detecting nucleic acids encoding mammalian GABA B R2 polypeptides, antisense oligonucleotides complementary to unique sequences of nucleic acids encoding mammalian GABA B R2 polypeptides, nonhuman transgenic animals which express DNA encoding normal or mutant mammalian GABA B R1/R2 receptors, as well as methods of screening compounds acting as agonists or antagonists of mammalian GABA B R1/R2 receptors.

Infra-red generation

Improved burner constructions for gas-fired infra-red generators having ceramic fiber matrix through the thickness of which gaseous combustion mixture is passed and as it emerges it is burned to heat emerging surface to incandescence. Burner matrix can be loaded with silicon carbide particles to improve its emissivity, can be made water repellent and its uniformity can be improved. Burner body can be casting, with sheet metal addition to form a baffle and air seal and to grip matrix edges. Combustion mixture plenum can have movable partition assembly separating it from air seals, to adjust portion of matrix at which incandescence is generated. Metal screen can be stretched in front of incandescent surface to assist with low-temperature operation. Large size matrix can have central support fitted and secured to back of burner body. Air seal can be provided by narrow curtain of air extending around internal faces of burner body. Annealing lehr is desirably provided with gas-fired infra-red irradiation, and can have heat losses reduced by diminishing amount of metal used as in a conveyor to move workpieces through.

Imaging and evaluating embryos, oocytes, and stem cells

High capacity structures and monoliths via paste imprinting

The disclosure relate generally to structures, forms, and monoliths, and methods of preparing the same. This disclosure can produce uniform structured passageways or channels of active material, including adsorbent or catalyst, by imprinting or molding features into a paste on a support that can be subsequently assembled into a gas or liquid treating structure, i.e. a monolith. The paste, which can include an active material, binder, and other potential additives, can be applied to the support or pushed through a support (as in a mesh) as a thin film. The paste can be imprinted, stamped, shaped or otherwise handled to give features of desired height, shape, width, and positioning. When stacked or rolled, the features of one layer contact a subsequent layer, which seal to form passageways. The resulting structure can have high cell-density (>1000 cells per square inch) and a large volume fraction of active material.

Apparatus and method for optical detection in a limited depth of field

The apparatus and method of the present invention disclose a scanning optical system, including a laser (10) for generating an excitation beam of coherent light (80) and a lens (19) to direct the excitation beam of light (80) on a columnar region of a sample container (20), wherein a fluid sample is reacted with a fluorescently-labeled binding agent. The reacted sample undergoes minimal processing before it is placed into sample container (20). The sample is optically scanned, emitted fluorescence is collected by the lens (19) and directed as retrobeam (83) to a mirror (22) and through a collimating lens (23), and fluorescence excitation is recorded by a detector (31) from a plurality of columnar regions of the container (20), each columnar regino generally defined by the spot size (33) of the excitation beam (80) and the depth of field of detection. A spatial filter (24) of a sufficient pinhole diameter is selected to limit depth of field to allow simultaneous volumetric detection of fluorescent targets (45) in each columnar region.

Apparatus and method for cytometry using a capillary of defined volume

Volumetric cell quantification method and system

Enumeration of white blood cells (WBC) in leukocyte reduced apheresis products using a red helium neon laser to induce fluorescence in intercalating dye-labeled nucleated cells in samples loaded in precision rectangular capillaries. Apheresis samples are incubated with a surfactant which allows the intercalating dye to enter the WBC. A scanning instrument scans, identifies and enumerates the WBC in the apheresis sample. The system uses an adaptive intensity threshold to identify target fluorescent particles. Reagents are provided for lysing platelets or red blood cells in the apheresis product. A quaternary ammonium salt is added to prevent aggregation. The sample is presented to the scanning instrument in rectangular glass capillaries having a depth of 300 microns. The reagents and cartridge are provided in a kit form.

Apparatus and method for volumetric capillary cytometry

The apparatus and method of the present invention disclose a scanning imaging cytometer wherein an unprocessed biological fluid sample is reacted with a fluorescently-labeled binding agent. The reacted sample undergoes minimal processing before it is placed into a capillary tube. The sample is optically scanned and fluorescence excitation is recorded from a plurality of columnar regions of the capillary tube, each columnar region generally defined by the spot size of the excitation beam and the depth dimension of the capillary tube. A spatial filter of a sufficient pinhole diameter is selected to allow simultaneous volumetric detection of all fluorescent targets in each columnar region.

Apparatus and method for volumetric capillary cytometry

The apparatus and method of the present invention disclose a scanning imaging cytometer wherein an unprocessed biological fluid sample is reacted with a fluorescently-labeled binding agent. The reacted sample undergoes minimal processing before it is placed into a capillary tube. The sample is optically scanned and fluorescence excitation is recorded from a plurality of columnar regions of the capillary tube, each columnar region generally defined by the spot size of the excitation beam and the depth dimension of the capillary tube. A spatial filter of a sufficient pinhole diameter is selected to allow simultaneous volumetric detection of all fluorescent targets in each columnar region.

Apparatus and method for cytometry using a capillary of defined volume

The apparatus and method of the present invention disclose a scanning imaging cytometer wherein an unprocessed biological fluid sample is reacted with a fluorescently-labeled binding agent. The reacted sample undergoes minimal processing before it is placed into a capillary tube. The sample is optically scanned and fluorescence excitation is recorded from a plurality of columnar regions of the capillary tube, each columnar region generally defined by the spot size of the excitation beam and the depth dimension of the capillary tube. A spatial filter of a sufficient pinhole diameter is selected to allow simultaneous volumetric detection of all fluorescent targets in each columnar region.

Feed distribution apparatus for moving bed reactor

A feed distribution apparatus and method of using such an apparatus are provided for introducing a three-phase flow into a moving bed reactor that is operated under co-current flow conditions. The feed distribution apparatus can allow for separate introduction of liquid and solids in a manner that allows for even distribution of liquid within the solids. The gas portion of the flow can be introduced in any of a variety of convenient manners for distributing gas into a liquid or solid flow.

Tensioned optical element and display

【課題】フィルムが光学素子の設計温度及び湿度範囲にわたって平坦さ及び高度の張力を維持するように、張力をかける機構によって、制御された張力の下で支持される少なくとも１つの光学フィルムを含む光学素子を提供する。 【解決手段】光学素子は、少なくとも１つの光学フィルムを備える。光学フィルムの少なくとも一部は、フィルムの周囲に結合される弾性材料を介して制御された張力を加えるための機構の存在によって寸法安定性を維持される。 【選択図】図２

Antibody purification

This invention relates to the application of hydrophobic interaction chromatography combination chromatography to the purification of antibody molecule proteins.

Surgical mask

Ventilation mask

A nasal mask has exhalation scoop fixed adjacent a lower portion of mask, adapted to overlie an upper lip of a patient when the mask is worn. The mask includes ports for sampling flow of CO 2 expelled from the mouth and nose of the patient to the end-tidal CO 2 port, and a pressure-based flow resistor for balancing flow of CO 2 expelled from the mouth and the nose of the patient.

Surgical mask

Evolving new molecular function

【課題】目的の分子のより効率的な合成、選択、増幅、および進化を可能にするための、これらの核心技術の改善を提供すること。 【解決手段】自然は、タンパク質のような生物学的分子を、多様化、選択、および増幅の繰り返しのラウンドを通して進化させる。自然の力および有機合成の可撓性は、核酸テンプレート合成に一体化される。本発明は、核酸テンプレート合成を実施するための様々なテンプレート構造、核酸テンプレート反応の選択性を増加するための方法、立体選択性核酸テンプレート反応を実施するための方法、核酸テンプレート合成により生じる反応生成物についての選択方法、および核酸テンプレート合成に基づく新しい化学反応の同定方法を提供する。 【選択図】なし

Curvable conveyor roller support

A curvable roller conveyor support, for supporting a longitudinally spaced apart array of transverse roller axles, the support comprising: a dentate elongate plate being laterally symmetric about a longitudinal centerline and having a plurality of lateral edge cutouts defining a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart opposing pairs of transverse arms, each arm having: a proximal end joined to an adjacent arm with a web having a plurality of central narrowed waist portions; and a distal end bent upwards defining a flange with a roller axle mount; and an elongate base secured to an underside surface of the dentate plate, whereby the central narrowed waist portions are bent and/or twisted during mounting to the base to follow a curved line in two or three dimensional space.

Coreless pressure sensitive label supply roll

Docket 2561 CORELESS PRESSURE SENSITIVE LABEL SUPPLY ROLL Abstract of The Disclosure A coreless supply roll of pressure sensitive labels includes an elongated paper carrier web which has a release coating on one side and is dye cut to provide longitudinally spaced feed holes adapted to re-ceive a tooth feed wheel of a label printing and applicating device. The coated side of the carrier web supports a label web which is releasably attached to the carrier web by pressure sensitive adhesive and is dye cut to define distinct labels adapted to be successively printed and peeled from the carrier web within the device. The carrier web has an inner wrap or convolution which defines a center opening for the roll, and the inner convolution has a first end section which is folded back over a radially underlying second end section. A spot of permanent adhesive bonds the uncoated side of the first end section of the carrier web to a radially overlying portion of the uncoated side of the carrier web to pro-vide the composite web with a positively connected end loop.

Laser capture microdissection (lcm) extraction device and device carrier and method for post-lcm fluid processing

The present invention generally discloses an extraction system (10) that provides a locale for fluid processing and extraction on a post-microcapture transfer film (28). The extraction system includes a transfer film carrier (12) and an extraction device (14) forming a reservoir. The extraction system (10) selectively excludes regions (90) of the transfer film (28) from the reservoir to advantageously reduce contamination due to matter adhered to the transfer film by non-specific transfer.

Cross connect frame for digital signals

CROSS CONNECT FRAME FOR DIGITAL SIGNALS Abstract of the Disclosure A cross-connect frame for digital signals trans-mitted at DS-1 and higher rates independent of signal format is disclosed. In its simplest form the frame includes a single chassis into which boards providing for either a mechanical or electronically controllable connection may be inserted. In either the mechanical or electronic form provisions for monitoring and patching are included. Multiple chassis may be connected together and in the electronic form a single circuit has the capability of controlling a multiplicity of chassis.

Method and apparatus for providing personal mobility features in a telecommunications environment

Personal mobility, multiparty control, and device augmentation features are provided within a voice-over-Internet protocol environment, such as a distributed feature composition (DFC) telecommunications architecture. The personal mobility features allow a caller to be identified to a callee using a desired identifier in place of an identifier of the device from which a call is made. Such personal mobility features are made available in multiparty calling environments and after mid-call moves. Device augmentation features provide enhanced calling options to a device that may otherwise be unequipped to provide such options, thus enabling personal mobility and multiparty control features across a wide variety of telecommunications devices.

Graphite guide rings

A guide ring (11) comprises a graphite body (13) and a mechanically attached insert (14), preferably made of metal. The insert (14) and body (13) form a guide ring (11) supporting a split neck ring (12) used during glass container manufacturing. The graphite body (13) avoids the need for separate lubrication while being sufficiently strong enough to enable mechanical attachment of the insert (14). The combination provides the structural integrity needed to resist damage during glass container manufacturing operation and the thermal properties needed to contact hot glass gobs.

Automated biological reaction apparatus

An automated immunostaining apparatus having a reagent application zone and a reagent supply zone. The apparatus has a carousel slide support(24) supporting a plurality of slide supports (26) thereon, and drive means (48) engaging the carousel slide support (24) for consecutively positioning each of a plurality of slide supports (26) in the reagent application zone. The apparatus also has a carousel reagent support (10) having a plurality of reagent container supports (11) thereon, and drive means (14) engaging the carousel for rotating the carousel and positioning a preselected reagent container support (11) in the reagent supply zone. The apparatus also has a reagent delivery actuator means (18) positioned for engaging a reagent container (12) positioned on a container support (11) in the reagent delivery zone and initiating reagent delivery from the reagent container (12) to a slide supported on a slide support (26) in the reagent receiving zone.

Curvable conveyor roller support

A curvable roller conveyor support, for supporting a longitudinally spaced apart array of transverse roller axles, the support comprising: a dentate elongate plate being laterally symmetric about a longitudinal centerline and having a plurality of lateral edge cutouts defining a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart opposing pairs of transverse arms, each arm having: a proximal end joined to an adjacent arm with a web having a plurality of central narrowed waist portions; and a distal end bent upwards defining a flange with a roller axle mount; and an elongate base secured to an underside surface of the dentate plate, whereby the central narrowed waist portions are bent and/or twisted during mounting to the base to follow a curved line in two or three dimensional space.

Imaging and evaluating embryos, oocytes, and stem cells

Methods, compositions and kits for determining the developmental potential of one or more embryos or pluripotent cells and/or the presence of chromosomal abnormalities in one or more embryos or pluripotent cells are provided. These methods, compositions and kits find use in identifying embryos and oocytes in vitro that are most useful in treating infertility in humans.

Elongated structural member and method and apparatus for making same

An elongated structural member (10) suitable for use as a marine piling includes a continuous, extruded plastic body (12) having rebar (24) disposed within the plastic body and extending in the lengthwise direction of the structural member. The structural member is formed by continuously extruding a molten plastic into a die so that the molten plastic surrounds and bonds to rebar fed into the die.

Scalable bio-element analysis

A method is provided for detecting one or more analytes in a sample. The method relies, in part, on the ability of functionalized particles added to the sample to partially or completely inhibit the transmission of electromagnetic radiation into and out of the sample through a detection surface in a reaction vessel containing the sample. In a microarray format, the invention can be used to screen millions, billions or more biological elements, such as an organism, cell, protein, nucleic acid, lipid, saccharide, metabolite, or small molecules. Methods, apparatuses and kits are described.

Disposable garments

Anti-vibration tube support

A tube support device or tube stake which is useful to support the tubes in the bundle and to mitigate the possibility of tube damage from flow - induced vibration in tube bundles in heat exchangers, condensers or other tu be bundle equipment. The tube stake comprises an elongated metal strip inserted in a tube lane between the tubes of the tube bundle. Raised-tube-engaging zones such as dimples or longitudinal corrugations are disposed in transverse rows across the strip at successive longitudinal locations along its length; thes e tube- engaging zones extend laterally outwards from both faces of the strip to engage with tubes on opposite sides of the tube lane. The tube-engaging zones are preferably arranged so that they extend from the two faces of the strip in a n alternate manner, with the tube-engaging zones in each row alternately extending from one face and then from the other along the row. This alternating arrangement within each transverse row is preferably used with a second alternating arrangement in which the raised tube-engaging zones alternate fr om one side of the strip to the other at the same transverse location in successive rows. The tube stakes may be used in conventional rectangular or triangular tube formations with the stakes inserted into alternate tube lanes to provid e support for the tubes on both sides of the tube lane. Retention of the tube stakes within the tube bundle can be coupled with easier insertion by using dimpled zones at the outer ends of the stakes and corrugations at the inner ends.</S DOAB>

Message sender status monitor

A message sender status monitor is used to determine the communication status of the sender of an electronic message. In the case of email, upon the recipient opening an email, a query is launched to a "status registry" to determine if the sender of the email is currently logged in to the communication network, or if the sender is currently on the telephone, or currently using a cell phone, etc. This status information is then used by the recipient of the email to determine the communication medium used to send a reply to the email sender. For example, if the status information indicates that the message sender is currently logged in to the data network, the recipient can respond using "instant messaging" (considered, therefore, to be a more efficient type of response that merely responding with an email message).

Anti-vibration tube support

A tube support device or tube stake which is useful to support the tubes in the bundle and to mitigate the possibility of tube damage from flow-induced vibration in tube bundles in heat exchangers, condensers or other tube bundle equipment. The tube stake (10) comprises an elongated metal strip inserted in a tube lane (L) between the tubes (11A-11D) of the tube bundle. Raised-tube-engaging zones such as dimples or longitudinal corrugations are disposed in transverse rows (12-15) across the strip at successive longitudinal locations along its length; these tube-engaging zones extend laterally outwards from both faces of the strip to engage with tubes on opposite sides of the tube lane. The tube-engaging zones are preferably arranged so that they extend from the two faces of the strip in an alternate manner, with the tube-engaging zones in each row alternately extending from one face and then from the other along the row. This alternating arrangement within each transverse row (12-15) is preferably used with a second alternating arrangement in which the raised tube-engaging zones alternate from one side of the strip to the other at the same transverse location in successive rows. The tube stakes (10) may be used in conventional rectangular or triangular tube formations with the stakes inserted into alternate tube lanes to provide support for the tubes on both sides of the tube lane. Retention of the tube stakes (10) within the tube bundle can be coupled with easier insertion by using dimpled zones at the outer ends of the stakes and corrugations at the inner ends.

Time variable incentive for purchasing goods and services

An apparatus and method for motivating a consumer to promptly indicate an interest in purchasing a product and/or service over a computer network includes the steps of presenting an offer for sale of a product and/or service to the consumer over the computer network (S1), concurrently presenting an incentive for purchasing the product and/or service to the consumer promptly over the computer network. The incentive is initially set to a predetermined maximum value (S2) and decreases over a period of time (S3). Additional steps include indicating an interest to purchase the product and/or service by the consumer at a point in time during the period of time (S5), and providing the consumer the current value of the incentive corresponding to the point in time at which the consumer indicated the interest (S7).

Method and apparatus for optimizing real functions in boolean domain

The invention is a method and apparatus for optimizing a real function in the Boolean domain. In accordance with an embodiment of the method, the real function is represented as a Boolean function. A binary decision diagram for the Boolean function is generated, the binary decision diagram having a root and at least one variable node. The number of vertices for at least one variable node of the binary decision diagram is determined. The function is optimized by selecting a path or paths from the root to at least one variable node of the binary decision diagram having the least number of vertices. The solution values of one or more variables of the Boolean function are determined in accordance with the path(s) through the binary decision diagram. These values comprise an optimized solution set for the real function.

Video tripwire

A video tripwire system and method for implementing same comprises a sensing device (1) for producing video output, a communication medium (2) over which the video output is transmitted, an analysis system (5) for receiving the video output from the communications medium, and a user interface (6) for sending inputs to and receiving outputs from the analysis system, thereby enabling a user to create a virtual tripwire and to provide commands to the analysis system. The sensing device may be calibrated manually and/or automatically, to determine sensing device parameters for use by the system. The analysis system determines if the virtual tripwire has been crossed, by analyzing data from the sensing device, and triggers a response to a tripwir e crossing.

Apparatus and method for bookmarking system

A bookmarking system is provided that includes a user input device and a network server. A person who is viewing a program, e.g., watching a network news program on television, can bookmark an archived version of that program for future reference. The viewer utilizes the user input device to communicate to the network server the identity of the program of interest. The network server uses the identification information for the program of interest to identify a URL for the archived version of the program. The network server transmits the URL for the archived program to the personal computer of the viewer.

Method of making a pressure operated switch

A pressure operated switch construction and method of making the same are provided, the pressure operated switch construction comprising a housing having an external surface and carrying an electrical switch unit and a diaphragm assembly therein, the housing having an opening passing through the external surface thereof, the electrical switch unit having opposed sides and an opening passing therethrough in alignment with the opening of the housing, and a compression spring unit carried by the housing and being operatively associated with the electrical switch unit and the diaphragm assembly to control the operation thereof in relation to the compression setting of the compression spring unit, the compression spring unit comprising a retainer operatively interconnected to the electrical switch unit, an actuator carried by the housing and a first compression spring having opposed ends respectively bearing against the actuator and the retainer, the retainer having an intermediate part disposed in the opening of the housing and having a surface and a projection extending from the surface and passing through the opening of the electrical switch unit in one direction so that the surface thereof faces one of the sides thereof whereby the retainer is removable from the electrical switch unit by merely moving the retainer in the direction opposite to the one direction, the compression spring unit comprising a second compression spring between the surface of the retainer and the electrical switch unit.

3-d printing of near net shape products

The disclosed method relates to manufacture of a near net-shaped products such as ceramic containing products such as ceramic-metal composites. The method entails forming a mixture of a build material and a binder and depositing that mixture onto a surface to produce a layer of the mixture. An activator fluid then is applied to at least one selected region of the layer to bond the binder to the build material to yield a shaped pattern. These steps may be repeated to produce a porous whitebody that is heat treated to yield a porous greenbody preform having a porosity of about 30% to about 70 %. The greenbody then is impregnated with a molten material such as molten metal. Where the build material is SiC, the molten metal employed is Si to generate a SiC-Si composite.

Transmission system for a vehicle

A transmission system having an input portion (46) connected to an engine (28), an output portion (48) connected to a front propshaft (54) and a rear propshaft (56), and a middle portion (50) connecting the input portion (46) to the output portion (48). The front propshaft (54) and the rear propshaft (56) are substantially co-axial and substantially equal length. The middle portion (50) extends downward and diagonally rearward from the input portion (46) to the output portion (48).

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Calibrating apparatus and method for a movable diffuser wall in a centrifugal compressor

An apparatus and method is provided for initializing and calibrating a microprocessor controlled refrigeration system including a centrifugal compressor having a variable width diffuser section.

Surface finishing compression molding with multi-layer extrusion

The compression molded article (60) includes an outer plastic film layer (62 ), a first plastic layer (68) adhered to the outer plastic film layer (62) and a second plastic layer (74) adhered to the first plastic layer (68). Long fibe rs (80) having a length of from 8 to 100 mm are admixed with the second plastic layer (74). The article (60) is formed by compression molding.

Photographic element used as a transmission or reflection display material has photosensitive silver halide layers on both sides of polymer sheet with porous polymer and thicker compact polyethylene layers

Photographic element has photosensitive silver halide (AgX) layer(s) on the front and on the back of a polymer sheet with porous polymer layer(s) and compact polyethylene polymer layer(s), which is at least twice as thick as the porous layer(s). The element has 38-42% transmission and also contains a toner.

Coreless pressure sensitive label supply roll

A coreless supply roll of pressure sensitive labels includes an elongated paper carrier web which has a release coating on one side and is dye cut to provide longitudinally spaced feed holes adapted to receive a tooth feed wheel of a label printing and applicating device. The coated side of the carrier web supports a label web which is releasably attached to the carrier web by pressure sensitive adhesive and is dye cut to define distinct labels adapted to be successively printed and peeled from the carrier web within the device. The carrier web has an inner wrap or convolution which defines a center opening for the roll, and the inner convolution has a first end section which is folded back over a radially underlying second end section. A spot of permanent adhesive bonds the uncoated side of the first end section of the carrier web to a radially overlying portion of the uncoated side of the carrier web to provide the composite web with a positively connected end loop.

Laser capture microdissection vacuum hold-down

Systems and methods for laser capture microdissection are disclosed. An inverted microscope includes a vacuum chuck subsystem that is adapted to hold a microscope slide down during the process of laser capture microdissection. The systems and methods provide the advantages of increased speed and much lower rates of contamination.

Molded article and process for preparing same

The molded article (10) includes at least one compression molded plastic layer (60) having an inner surface and an outer surface thereof, and at least one plastic projection, as a boss or rib, extending from and bonded to the inner surface of the compression molded plastic layer. An outer plastic film is desirably bonded to the compression molded plastic layer and desirably compression molded therewith.

Analysis tool for intra-node application messaging

A method and apparatus for transforming message events between applications running on a computing device into a form that appears as network events between multiple virtual network access devices. These “network events” may then be processed by known network software protocol analyzers.

Dna encoding a human melanin concentrating hormone receptor (mch1) and uses thereof

This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid encoding a human MCH1 receptor, a purified human MCH1 receptor, vectors comprising isolated nuclei c acid encoding a human MCH1 receptor, cells comprising such vectors, antibodi es directed to a human MCH1 receptor, nucleic acid probes useful for detecting nucleic acid encoding human MCH1 receptors, antisense oligonucleotides complementary to unique sequence of nucleic acid encoding human MCH1 receptors, transgenic, nonhuman animals which express DNA encoding a normal or mutant human MCH1 receptor, methods of isolating a human MCH1 receptor, methods of treating an abnormality that is linked to the activity of a human MCH1 receptor, as well as methods of determining binding of compounds to mammalian MCH1 receptors. This invention provides a method of modifying the feeding behavior of a subject which comprises administering to the subject a n amount of an MCH1 antagonist effective to decrease the body mass of the subject and/or decrease the consumption of food by the subject. This inventi on further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from depression and/or anxiety which comprises administering to the subject an amount of an MCH1 antagonist effective to treat the subject's depression and/or anxiety.< /SDOAB>

Methods for accelerating tissue processing

Systems and methods for accelerating tissue processing by treating tissue samples and one or more tissue processing agents with infrasonic vibrations are discussed. Some non-limiting examples of tissue processing agents include a tissue fixative, dehydrating agent, clearing agent, impregnating agent, embedding agent, tissue stain, enzyme, or another chemical that diffuses into the tissue sample when the sample is being preserved or prepared for microscopic examination. The infrasonic vibrations can have a frequency from about 10 to about 600 Hz. The infrasonic vibrations can have an amplitude that is sufficiently high, when combined with the frequency, to induce turbulent mixing of the processing agent and accelerate tissue processing. The tissue sample may optionally be vibrated with ultrasonic vibrations. The ultrasonic vibrations can have a frequency and amplitude that are sufficiently high to induce turbulent mixing of the processing agent and to accelerate tissue processing.

Methods and apparatus for well investigation and development

A system for analyzing geological materials in and from a borehole includes apparatus (87, 89) for extracting and separating chips and grains from drill mud return by size, preparing (100-116) the material for examination and optically examining the material using fiber optic devices (121). The images thus derived are optically (22) and digitally processed (21, 23) and classified by numerous chemical, lithological and paleontoligical criteria using a geological data base (20) which is updated. Data from this analysis forms a basis for predicting hydrocarbon location and detecting its presence. An apparatus (165) for directly viewing a borehole wall in situ is disclosed, the apparatus using fiber optics (182, 183) to provide images at the surface which can be similarly analyzed.