Abstract:
A fluid circuit connector system includes a quick-release connector for connecting a set of tubes to an object. The quick-release connector includes a release button, a lock arm, a lock tab and a cavity configured to receive the tubes and a set of coupler housings. The connector system includes an object fitting having lock recess may be configured to receive the lock tab. The object fitting includes a cavity. The system further includes a set of male coupler housings each including a first unitary valve and a set of female coupler housings each including a second unitary valve. Each female housing is configured to receive and engage one of the male coupler housings. The system includes a set of seals configured to seal each male coupler housing and each female coupler housing when the quick-release connector is connected to the object fitting.
Abstract:
A method, system and computer program product for providing a collaborative status message in an instant messaging system. Instant Messaging (“IM”) users that belong to a group are identified. A collaborative status message (e.g., “In Meeting with User 2 and User 3”) is generated that specifies the IM users of the group (e.g., User 2 and User 3) that are participating in an event (e.g., meeting) with an IM user upon the event occurring. The collaborative status message is broadcasted to other IM users. In this manner, more detailed information can be provided to other IM users regarding the status of the IM user in question.
Abstract:
A carrier assembly for pivotal placement on a swinging carrier rotor wherein the carrier has a support member which maintains the carrier assembly in a centered location between the hinge pins on the rotor. The carrier assembly has a frame unit which holds a microtitration plate containing samples to be centrifugated. The support member in the carrier assembly is slidably engaged with the frame unit and eliminates the need for welds. Each end of the support member has a generally semicircular sleeve portion which provides for the easy placement and removal of the carrier assembly from the rotor hinge pins. Retaining means are positioned on the support member to prevent deflection of the carrier frame unit along the support member during centrifugation.
Abstract:
A method, system and computer program product for providing a collaborative status message in an instant messaging system. Instant Messaging (“IM”) users that belong to a group are identified. A collaborative status message (e.g., “In Meeting with User 2 and User 3”) is generated that specifies the IM users of the group (e.g., User 2 and User 3) that are participating in an event (e.g., meeting) with an IM user upon the event occurring. The collaborative status message is broadcasted to other IM users. In this manner, more detailed information can be provided to other IM users regarding the status of the IM user in question.
Abstract:
A secondary seal arrangement for use in a rotor to ensure the retention of the fluid sample within the test tube cavity of the rotor during high speed centrifugation in an ultracentrifuge. The secondary seal arrangement acts in cooperation with both a spacer member over the centrifuge tube and a sealing plug for the rotor cavity to provide a seal of the cavity over the test tube to reduce the possibility of escape of any fluid which may inadvertently exit the centrifuge tube itself. The secondary seal is positioned within the rotor tube cavity above the capping seal for the centrifuge tube to provide a closure of the rotor tube cavity above the centrifuge tube.