Abstract:
A microfluidic cartridge, configured to facilitate processing and detection of nucleic acids, comprising: a top layer comprising a set of cartridge-aligning indentations, a set of sample port-reagent port pairs, a shared fluid port, a vent region, a heating region, and a set of Detection chambers; an intermediate substrate, coupled to the top layer comprising a waste chamber; an elastomeric layer, partially situated on the intermediate substrate; and a set of fluidic pathways, each formed by at least a portion of the top layer and a portion of the elastomeric layer.
Abstract:
The invention overcomes the limitations described for the bonding of structured layers by providing a method for selectively reducing the bonding of materials. In its most generic form, the invention uses a bonding technique in combination with a printing method for modifying or covering at least one portion of a surface to either fully or partially prevent localised bonding. The structuring process may act upon the layers either before or after the bonding of the layers. The invention overcomes the limitations described in the application of affinity chromatography by providing a planar substrate with discrete optical detection flow cells that contain porous material and have connecting microchanneis for fluid delivery and/or removal, and a method for making the same.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Befestigungsmittel (2) zur Fixierung zweier Gegenstände. Das Befestigungsmittel (2) besteht aus einer Mischung aus einem aeroben Klebstoff (4) und einer hydrophilen Stoff. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Fixierung eines Gegenstands auf einer Unterlage mittels des Befestigungsmittels (2).
Abstract:
During the joining of PTFE parts (10), a binder(20) is applied to the joint surfaces of the PTFE parts, e.g. by welding, before the parts are joined. By- establishing a bond between PTFE and binder in a separate, initial process, the parameters of this initial process may be determined regardless of other conditions, such as maintaining the dimensions, and the quality of this bond may be controlled and approved before the subsequent joining of the PTFE parts. During the subsequent joining, the temperature may be kept at a level, which is sufficiently low so as not to deform the PTFE material permanently, or the joining may be carried out by a process, which does not require heating, for example gluing.
Abstract:
A hose joint assembly includes a fitting, a hose receivable onto the fitting, and an adhesive for bonding the hose and the fitting together. For example, the adhesive is a microencapsulated two-part epoxy adhesive that functions as a lubricant when assembling the hose onto the fitting before curing.
Abstract:
A garment seam (15) is formed between two fabric panels (10, 12) by abutting the edges of at least two panels (10, 12) and placing a strip of material (14) carrying adhesive (16) on the abutted edges to form the seam (15) . The fabric panels have opposing major surfaces, the edges of the fabric panels being minor surfaces. The strip of material (14) is applied on at least one major surface of the abutted fabric panels (10, 12) , but is optionally applied to both major surfaces of the abutted fabric panels (10, 12) . The strip of material (14) is preferably thinner than the fabric panels (10, 12) . In some embodiments, the adhesive (16) is a thermosetting adhesive that is applied on the strip of material (14) in liquid form. A seam (15) manufactured according to the present invention is less detectable through clothing than conventional multi-ply seams. Also the adhesive seam enables the manufacturer to tailor the garment to provide support or shape in a particular area (i.e. the area of the seam) in addition to providing the desirable smooth appearance. For example, when used in a brassiere (bra) cup (130), the seam allows the garment to be designed to provide optimal comfort, shape and support to the wearer .
Abstract:
Film lamination vehicles and methods that can be used to laminate films to surfaces are disclosed. The vehicles and methods use a moving lamination device that forms a lamination front over which the film is applied to the surface. The lamination front complies to irregularities in the surface such as dips, bumps, etc. while providing substantially uniform pressure such that the film conforms to the surface.