摘要:
Systems and methods of sample processing and temperature control are disclosed. The invention may especially relate to temperature control, and may in some embodiments be methods of temperature control of an automated sample processing system and methods of automated sample processing. Specifically, the present invention provides temperature control in relation to sample processing systems and methods of processing samples, and in some embodiments provides temperature control in relation to sample carriers and processing materials such as reagents. Corresponding systems and devices are disclosed, including sample processing systems (1), sample carrier temperature regulation systems (60), reagent temperature regulation systems, sample processing control systems, and temperature regulation devices, among other embodiments. Scientific fields to which the present invention may have particular applicability include immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, fluorescent in-situ hybridization, special staining, such as special staining of histological samples, microarray sample processing, and cytology, as well as potentially other chemical and biological applications.
摘要:
The present invention concerns a method and apparatus for automatic processing a biological sample on a carrier, perhaps robotically, by applying predetermined amounts of reagents in a predetermined sequence according to a processing protocol, the processing including pre-treatment steps, under the control of an adaptive processing control system using a sample process parameter input that may be independent and an independent process parameter memory that does not interrupt process operation when being used, such that samples may be added or removed without interrupting the processing of other samples. Also included is an image capture function for sample and reagent identification and process monitoring, as well as temperature regulation and environmental control functions.
摘要:
In certain embodiments, a container comprises a cylindrical fabric piece having first and second ends, a top cylindrical band attached to the fabric piece at or near the first end, and a bottom cylindrical band attached to the fabric piece at or near the second end. The container also includes a cylindrical body member having top and bottom circular ends. The bottom band is frictionally and concentrically positioned alongside the inner surface of the body member near the bottom end, the top band is frictionally and concentrically positioned alongside the inner surface of the body member near the top end, and the fabric piece extends along and covers the outer surface of the cylindrical body member.
摘要:
The invention provides allelic ladder mixtures and individual alleles suitable for use in such mixtures. The allelic ladder mixtures give improved identification and distinguishing capabilities, particularly suitable in forensic investigations.
摘要:
The inventions provides allelic ladder mixtures and individual alleles suitable for use in such mixtures. The allelic ladder mixtures give improved identification and distinguishing capabilities, particularly suitable in forensic investigations.
摘要:
A collapsible and extendable rod comprising a plurality of rod sections. Each section coupled together at any an intersection of two said rod sections with an intersection assembly. Any two adjacent rod sections may be configured such that at least one of the two rod section of the two adjacent rod sections may nest internal to the other adjacent rod sections thereby forming a collapsed configuration. The collapsed configuration may include any number of rod sections provided there is at least a first largest rod section and at least a last smallest rod section. The last smallest rod section may be the most internal rod of the nested configuration and the first largest rod section may be the most external of the nested configuration. The collapsed configuration may be fully reversible to an extended configuration.
摘要:
An internal combustion engine cylinder valve actuation system permitting elimination of valve springs. Valve opening and closing is actuated by a valve actuation means such as pressurized liquid or gas, or else mechanical wires or linkage means. The energy created by combustion causes liquid or gas valve actuation means to oscillate or else circulate between corresponding cylinder valves causing synchronized valve opening and closing between those cylinders. Mechanical linkages similarly comprise physical connections between corresponding cylinder valves and effect synchronized valve opening and closing between those cylinders. The above system thereby eliminates valve float and valve spring failure where valve springs are not required and a typical internal combustion engine is easily retrofitted to accommodate this system.
摘要:
A waste container, such as for a van or SUV, is made from decorative or color-coordinating fabric to form a cylindrical container or shell. The shell includes a mechanism for holding a standard-sized plastic bag in place within the shell so that the plastic bag is supported and partially hidden from view. The shell also includes attachment devices for securing the waste container to the interior of a vehicle. The plastic bag is easily removed from the shell for disposal, and a fresh bag is easily installed.
摘要:
The present invention comprises an electromagnetically operated hydraulic valve device (10) providing an almost instantaneously responsive displacement of a ball valve (60) in order to effect fluid flow relative thereto. Hydraulic valve device (10) comprises a generally cylindrical housing (12) having one end (16) open and a bushing (19) extending from the other end (18), with a plurality of longitudinal openings (14) disposed about the perimeter of housing (12). A cylindrical bobbin (30) having an interior through opening (32) is disposed within housing (12) and supports an electrical winding (34), with a core member (20) enclosing the open end (16) of the housing and having a circular post (22) extending into the bobbin opening (32). A nonmagnetizable sleeve (38) is located within the interior of bushing (19) between the bushing and a cylindrically shaped armature (36). One end (37) of the armature has an opening disposed opposite a complementary shaped opening (21) in the end of post (22), a spring (39) being received therebetween. An outer valve casing (40) is disposed over housing bushing (19), the outer valve casing having an interior cavity (45) with a groove (48) disposed in the wall of cavity (45). An inner valve casing (70) having a circumferential boss (74) about the perimeter of the casing is fitted within the interior cavity (45) by means of a leak resistant, snap-together engagement of the circumferential boss (74) and groove (48), and a glass ball valve (60) is captured within a subinterior cavity (75) in the inner valve casing. Ball valve (60) is held in sealing engagement with valve seat (45) by means of a free-floating drive pin (50), the other end of drive pin (50) abutting against armature (36). Energization of winding (34) effects an almost instantaneously responsive displacement of armature (36) whereby ball valve (60) is displaced and engages valve seat 72, relative to valve seat (45) and fluid flow effected thereby.
摘要:
Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for a funnel and a removable cartridge holder that are used with a reusable beverage filter or beverage brewing pod.