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Chemical Apparatus And Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, Or Sterilizing > Analyzer, Structured Indicator, Or Manipulative Laboratory Device > Miscellaneous Laboratory Apparatus And Elements, Per Se Miscellaneous Laboratory Apparatus And Elements, Per SeMiscellaneous Laboratory Apparatus And Elements, Per Se patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.08/09/07 - 20070183933 - Supporting unit for microfluid system The present invention provides a supporting unit of microfluid system having a smaller restriction on the number of the steps and capacity of the reaction and analysis that can be produced easily, and a microfluid-system supporting unit allowing mounting of complicated fluid circuits densely. The present invention relates to a ... 07/26/07 - 20070172393 - Multi-well sample plate cover penetration system An apparatus for penetrating a cover over a multi-well sample plate containing at least one individual sample well includes a cutting head, a cutter extending from the cutting head, and a robot. The cutting head is connected to the robot wherein the robot moves the cutting head and cutter so ... 07/19/07 - 20070166197 - Means for covering microscopic specimens The invention relates to cover slips coated with covering medium for covering specimens and to machine processes for the production thereof. The cover slips according to the invention greatly simplify the covering of specimens since firstly there is no need to handle the tacky covering medium and secondly the specimens ... 07/12/07 - 20070160501 - Device and method for treating a crystal by applying microdrops thereto The invention relates to a device for treating a crystal with a liquid having a holder for fixing the crystal and a micro dosage system, which, in relation to the holder, is arranged in such a way that it allows applying microdrops of the liquid onto the crystal fixed in ... 07/05/07 - 20070154354 - Probes and methods of making probes using folding techniques Probes and methods of making probes are provided, particularly probes or nano-tools having tip active areas of extremely small dimensions, e.g., on the order of one angstrom to a few nanometers. One method of making a nano-tool includes forming a composite including a tool layer less than 10 nm thick ... 06/21/07 - 20070140911 - Methods and kits for assays of analytes of interest in tears The invention, in one aspect, provides a strip for tear collection. The strip has a first end and an opposite second end and preferably has substantially uniform cross-sections from the first end to the second end. The strip is made of a hydrogel material in substantially dry state. The strip ... 06/07/07 - 20070128080 - Lidded vessel Lidded vessel made from resilient plastics for laboratory use with a tubular vessel which has a vessel base at one end, a vessel opening at the other end, a retaining region on the inner wall of the vessel and an insertion region between the vessel opening and the retaining region, ... 06/07/07 - 20070128079 - Drum plug piercing and sampling device and method An apparatus and method for piercing a drum plug of a drum in order to sample and/or vent gases that may accumulate in a space of the drum is provided. The drum is not damaged and can be reused since the pierced drum plug can be subsequently replaced. The apparatus ... 06/07/07 - 20070128078 - Lab-on-a-chip comprising a coplanar microfluidic system and electrospray nozzle The invention relates to an on-chip laboratory comprising a fluidic network made in a substrate, a fluid inlet orifice connected to the fluidic network and a fluid outlet orifice connected to the fluidic network. The substrate comprises a planar layer (53) in which the fluidic network and an electronebulization nozzle ... 05/17/07 - 20070110627 - Agitating device An agitating device is described, a representative one of which includes: an agitating device for agitating a sample within a sample container, comprising: a base; a container holder for holding a sample container, which is provided so as to be movable relative to the base; and an agitation drive unit, ... 05/17/07 - 20070110626 - Drop catcher The invention relates to a device for catching drops from a pipette mechanically attached to a pipetting device in the field of nucleic acid purification and amplification. Furthermore, a method for pipetting a liquid with a decreased potentiality of contamination of an analytical instrument as well as liquids or/and samples ... 05/17/07 - 20070110625 - Miniaturized electrothermal flow induced infusion pump A micropump that pumps liquid using electrothermally-induced flow is described, along with a corresponding self-regulating pump and infusion pump. The micropump has applications in microfluidic systems such as biochips. The self-regulating infusion pump is useful for the administration of large and small volumes of liquids such as drugs to patients ... 05/17/07 - 20070110624 - Automation for opening and closing tubes fitted with a swinging cap Automation treats samples placed in tubes provided with a tiltable plug connected to the tube body by a hinge. The automation is provided with a bottle opener consisting of an arm or a plate provided with shoulder interlocking under the flange of the tube plug and means for actuating said ... 05/17/07 - 20070110623 - Method and apparatus for sample evaluation A specimen testing apparatus includes an outer case and an inner case that adjustably extends beyond the bottom end of the outer case. The inner case has a plurality of test strips for biologically testing a specimen, whereby a wick affixed to the bottom end of the inner case draws ... 05/03/07 - 20070098597 - Device for the automatic opening and closing of reaction vessels The invention relates to a device for the automatic opening and closing of reaction vessels. It comprises a holding device for the non-rotatable holding of one or more reaction vessels, a gripper for the gripping of a lid for the reaction vessel, wherein the gripper has gripping jaws to take ... 04/26/07 - 20070092408 - Microscope coverslip and uses thereof The present invention is a microscope coverslip constructed of a glass or plastic plate having an indicium thereon which can be used to uniquely or non-uniquely identify the coverslip or the microscope slide to which the coverslip is attached and/or provide information therefor. Preferably the indicium, such as a barcode, ... 03/15/07 - 20070059214 - Closing blade for deformable valve in a microfluidic device and method A microfluidic manipulation system is provided that includes a blade for manipulating deformable material and at least one movable support that is capable of moving the blade into contact with a microfluidic device including a deformable feature. When the microfluidic device is operatively held by a holder, a movable support ... 03/15/07 - 20070059213 - Heat-induced transitions on a structured surface A device comprising a substrate having a base layer, the base layer being connectable to a source of current. The device also includes fluid-support-structures located on the base layer. Each of the fluid-support-structures has at least one dimension of about 1 millimeter or less. The base layer is configured to ... 03/08/07 - 20070053795 - Methods and systems for compound management and sample preparation The present invention provides methods and systems for automated compound management and sample preparation using acoustic energy. ... 01/18/07 - 20070014693 - Modular hospital cart Improved systems and methods are provided for monitoring compliance with an order for a patient specimen. Broadly, an inventive system incorporates a machine readable wireless identification and sensor technology to provide feedback to a caregiver regarding compliance with a specimen order. In particular, a system for monitoring compliance with an ... 01/11/07 - 20070009390 - Flip top cap A cap is provided for a laboratory vessel. The cap includes a lid that can be rotated relative to the laboratory vessel from a closed position to an open position. The lid includes a shield for at least partly surrounding the open top of the laboratory vessel. Ribs are disposed ... 01/11/07 - 20070009389 - Slide deposition chamber A cell deposition chamber and a method for depositing a biological sample on a microscope slide using the chamber. The chamber is removably sealed onto a sample receiving area on the slide and has a sealable opening to allow aspiration of the sample from the slide surface. The chamber is ... 01/04/07 - 20070003442 - Electronic control of fluidic species Various aspects of the present invention relate to the control and manipulation of fluidic species, for example, in microfluidic systems. In one aspect, the invention relates to systems and methods for making droplets of fluid surrounded by a liquid, using, for example, electric fields, mechanical alterations, the addition of an ... 01/04/07 - 20070003441 - Coated closure for performing direct vial surface sorbent microextraction A device for extracting an analyte from a sample matrix comprises a sorption cap or closure which is coated on the inside surface with a sorbent material. A method for extracting an analyte from a sample matrix includes exposing the cap sorptive coating to the sample matrix by sealing the ... 12/21/06 - 20060285997 - Plasma-modified surfaces for atomic force microscopy A plasma process modifies substrates for use in probe microscopy of biomolecules. Substrates prepared using the process feature low surface roughness, strong attachment of biomolecules to their surface and long storage time. The process may be performed in batch mode. ... 12/07/06 - 20060275178 - Method and apparatus for storing and dispensing reagent beads Embodiments of the invention provide an efficient and effective technique for storing and dispensing reagent beads. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided for dispensing reagent beads contained in a bead storage device which includes a bead carrier having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reagent beads disposed in ... 12/07/06 - 20060275177 - Quality control device for a blood analyser using whole blood A quality control device for a blood analyzer using whole blood, which specifically can be used to check the correct operation of the blood analyzer. The device includes a storage for storing control bloods by cooling; a mechanism for bringing the control bloods back to the temperature specified by the ... 12/07/06 - 20060275176 - Molded parts for the analysis and preparation of substances in microliter and submicroliter volumes and process for the preparation thereof An integral molded part of a plastic material for the analysis and preparation of substances, having at least one surface region and an interior region, wherein said at least one surface region is an open-pore three-dimensional network. ... 12/07/06 - 20060275175 - System for temperature control within an automatic biological analyzer The present invention relates to a system for temperature control within an automatic biological analyzer, the automatic analyzer essentially comprising: support, guidance, and step-by-step transport means for reaction cuvettes on a path comprising a predetermined number of positions, a support turntable for analyte samples, a support turntable for reactants, means ... 11/30/06 - 20060269452 - Large capacity acid or base generator and method of use Method and apparatus for generating an acid or base, e.g. for chromatographic analysis of anions. For generating a base the method includes the steps of providing a cation source in a cation source reservoir, flowing an aqueous liquid stream through a base generation chamber separated from the cation source reservoir ... 11/30/06 - 20060269451 - Sample processing devices and carriers Methods and devices for thermal processing of multiple samples at the same time are disclosed. The assemblies include carriers and sample processing devices with process arrays that include conduits useful in distributing sample materials to a group pf process chambers located in fluid communication with the main conduits. The sample ... 11/23/06 - 20060263259 - Apparatus and method for sample preparation and direct spotting eluants onto a maldi-tof target A single- or multi-well sample preparation apparatus and method for desalting, concentrating and depositing samples prior to further analysis such as by MALDI TOF mass spectrometry. The apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of wells each in fluid communication with a respective outlet ... 11/23/06 - 20060263258 - Automated biological indicator incubator A system and method of automated incubating and reading of biological indicators is disclosed. In one embodiment, the automated biological indicator incubator is configured to control the temperature of incubation test wells to a desired temperature range suitable for use with a biological indicator, control the incubation period, and detect ... 11/09/06 - 20060251544 - Capillary stop A microfluidics system comprising a channel having an inlet (32) and an outlet (38); a first membrane (31) positioned between the inlet (32) and outlet (38) and comprising an aperture having a radius within the range 0.1 to 50 μm, the inlet (32) and the outlet (38) being in hydraulic ... 11/02/06 - 20060245977 - Collection device for a fluid specimen A device for collecting a fluid specimen absorbed in an absorption pad, comprises a tube for receiving the pad. The pad is selectively secured to one of the two positions. In the first position, the pad is approximate to a bottom of the tube so that the pad can be ... 10/26/06 - 20060239857 - Sampling device A sampling device is described for analysis of a substance, wherein the substance is selected from the group consisting of isocyanates, aminoisocyanates, isothiocyanates, anhydrides, amines and carboxylic acids and can be present in both gas and particle phases in an air flow passed, for sampling, through the sampling device, said ... 10/12/06 - 20060228262 - Opening and closing a container An apparatus for opening and closing a container having a slidable shutter closure moving past the apparatus includes: a rotatable shaft having an axis perpendicular to the direction of travel of the slidable shutter, the shaft being biased against rotation in either direction; a driver for bidirectionally moving the shaft ... 08/31/06 - 20060193751 - Packing device for chamber sample inlet A packing device used to pack a sample inlet formed in an upper cover of a chamber is provided. The packing device has an air vent formed in the surface of an upper portion of the sample inlet contacting a cap or in the surface of a lower portion of ... 08/24/06 - 20060188404 - Method and article for sealing a microplate The invention provides cover seals for covering microplates in a manner which attenuates evaporation of liquid from the microplate, while allowing pipette tip access to wells of the microplate. ... 08/24/06 - 20060188403 - Microfluidic chip A microfluidic chip on a transparent substrate includes microchannels, and an electric layer having a heater and a sensor layout on the microchannel nearby and aside for supplying heat source and sensing the temperature individually. The sensor is close to the microchannel for controlling the temperature accurately. Hence, the microfluidic ... 08/03/06 - 20060171849 - Apparatus used to prevent cross-contamination along a platform and methods of manufacturing the same Disclosed herein is an apparatus designed to prevent cross-contamination of a fluid along the surface of a platform like a laser desorption target or multi-well plate. In particular, the apparatus comprises a cover slip that is disposed in apposition to the platform. This cover slip has an upper surface and ... 07/06/06 - 20060147348 - Sampling device and methods Provided herein are methods of testing mucus for the presence of analytes, for example, drug analytes, and devices, kits, and methods for collecting test mucus samples. ... 06/22/06 - 20060133964 - Closed loop automated matrix removal An automated matrix removal module is configurable to automatically withdraw a portion of sample containing an interfering matrix. The module is further configurable to mix the portion of sample with a reagent selected to react with the matrix to form a precipitant and then filter the mixture of sample and ... 06/22/06 - 20060133963 - Adapter for attaching information to test tubes An adapter for test tubes is provided enabling attachment of information with identifying patient and/or test data, and which further facilitates insertion of test tubes into automated test equipment. The adapter has a cylindrical housing with two open ends into which a test tube and its attached stopper are received. ... 06/15/06 - 20060127280 - Apparatus for tissue processing for the tissue embedding and mounting for the processing containers for tissue processing An apparatus (1) for tissue preparation for the tissue embedding, having a transport plate (15) defining a circumferential edge (15c). At the circumferential edge (15c) several recesses (16) are formed, each of which comprises a plurality of several circular cut outs (16a) being arranged so that it has an opening ... 06/08/06 - 20060120925 - Slide treatment apparatus and methods for use An apparatus for treating slides has a base with a cavity, and a heater is located on a surface of the cavity. A tank, which supports a slide rack with the slides submerged in a slide treatment solution, is placed in the cavity with a tank surface immediately adjacent the ... 06/01/06 - 20060115380 - Cartridge for containing a specimen sample for optical analysis An improved cartridge for holding a fluid sample with a small volume is disclosed herein. The cartridge has a test chamber and a vestibule through which the test fluids are inserted into the test chamber. Improved grips are flared-out to aid manipulation. The handle portion is reinforced to prevent flexing, ... 05/25/06 - 20060110293 - Vial presentation module, slide dispenser and slide presentation module An apparatus for uncapping and capping a vial while maintaining a relationship between a cap and a particular vial includes rotatable members, the rotation of which is coordinated so that the first and second members assume at least two common positions, and a capped vial is loaded into the first ... 05/18/06 - 20060104865 - Heating and cooling multiple containers or multi-chamber containers A device for heating or cooling multiple single chamber containers or a multi-chamber container. The device includes: a unitary heat or cold source providing a source of heat or cold; heat exchange elements in thermal communication with the heat or cold source and extending away from the heat or cold ... 05/11/06 - 20060099114 - Gel extraction device A gel extraction device comprising a hollow cutting member having a cutting edge at one end and a squeeze bulb at the other end. In a further embodiment, the air passage between the cutting edge and the bulb has a constriction zone to prevent any extracted gel from being drawn ... 05/04/06 - 20060093524 - Device for taking and examining samples The invention relates to a device for taking and examining samples, comprising a tube-shaped housing (50) in which a cartridge (30), a testing means (40) and a sample-taking means (10) are positioned, wherein a sample introduced by means of the sample-taking means (10) can be mixed with a content of ... 04/27/06 - 20060088446 - Pierceable, flexible device for covering containers for liquids The invention relates to a flexible device for covering containers for liquids, which device can be pierced by the action of a rod-shaped object and, after removal of the rod-shaped object, returns again to its original shape. ... 04/13/06 - 20060078469 - Device, measuring instrument and process for taking-up and studying or manipulating a sample liquid in a microfluidic platform A device and a plurality of microfluidic platforms for taking up and especially studying or manipulating a sample liquid, a measuring instrument for use with the device and platforms, and a process for performing the studying or manipulating of the sample liquid. Very simple, hygienic and user-friendly handling is enabled ... 04/06/06 - 20060073079 - Apparatus for the polymerization of biological specimens in the context of cryosubstitution An apparatus for the polymerization of biological specimens in the context of cryosubstitution is disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of diodes having UV components for the polymerization of biological specimens in the context of cryosubstitution. A cooled chamber (6) is provided, in which at least one specimen carrier (2) ... 03/16/06 - 20060057028 - Biochip production apparatus A biochip production apparatus for arranging a plurality of different biopolymers on a substrate of a biochip, has a support body which enables to move in any directions, a stamp to be attached to the support body, and a biopolymer solution supply unit which supplies plural kinds of biopolymer solutions ... 03/16/06 - 20060057027 - Fluid collection and testing device A fluid collection and testing device includes a collection vial having a bottom and an open top along with an expresser sized for insertion into the vial open end. The expresser includes a ribbed base enabling fluid to pass therethrough and a support member holds the expresser within the collection ... 03/09/06 - 20060051245 - Device and method for entrapping an individual's breath as a keepsake A device for capturing an individual's breath as a keepsake includes a hollow blow-pipe insertable through an aperture through a neck fitted into an aperture of the vessel. After introducing one or more individual's breath into the vessel, the vessel is sealed, such as by using a plug removably attached ... 02/02/06 - 20060024205 - Flip top cap A cap is provided for a laboratory vessel. The cap includes a lid that can be rotated relative to the laboratory vessel from a closed position to an open position. The lid includes at least one tab dimensioned and disposed for receiving manual digital pressure for opening and/or closing the ... 02/02/06 - 20060024204 - Well plate sealing apparatus and method The Invention is an apparatus and method for selectably sealing wells in a plurality of well plates. A plurality of lids and a plurality of gaskets are adapted to cover the wells of each well plate. A compression device is adapted to receive and to selectably compress the plurality of ... 01/26/06 - 20060018794 - Fecal sampling device and method A specimen sampling device having a first panel including multiple apertures (e.g., a first, second and third aperture) for receiving samples; a second panel having a removable tab at least partially aligned with the first, second and third apertures for receiving the samples, the removable tab accessible from an exterior ... 01/19/06 - 20060013738 - Oral fluid collector with integrated drug screening system An integrated collection and testing device designed to collect oral fluid and immediately begin a testing process, such as for drugs of abuse. The test strips are held within a housing that also doubles as a handle. A collection swab at one end of the handle is made of absorbent ... 01/19/06 - 20060013737 - Flip top cap with contamination protection A cap is provided for a laboratory vessel. The cap includes a lid that can be rotated relative to the laboratory vessel from a closed position to an open position. The lid includes at least one tab dimensioned and disposed for receiving manual digital pressure for opening and/or closing the ... 01/19/06 - 20060013736 - System, substrate plate and incubation device for conducting bioassays A system for conducting bioassays comprises a substrate plate with wells, and an incubation device for holding the plate. The substrate plate comprises a microplate with an array of wells arranged in rows and columns, wherein the bottom of each well is a microarray substrate having oriented flow-through channels. The ... 01/19/06 - 20060013735 - Ultraphobic surface having a multitude of reversibly producible hydrophilic and/or oleophilic areas The invention relates to a planar structure, particularly a plate, having an ultraphobic surface on which the hydrophilic and/or oleophilic areas can be reversibly produced. The invention also relates to a planar structure comprising an ultraphobic surface provided with hydrophilic and/or oleophilic areas that are each completely surrounded by ultraphobic ... 12/22/05 - 20050281709 - Gel extraction device A gel extraction device comprising a hollow cutting member and a plunger ejector member. The hollow cutting member has a proximal tubular body terminating at one end in a circular rim having oppositely disposed spring engaging structures and a distal sloped transition portion ending in a rectangular receptacle and a ... 12/15/05 - 20050276727 - Multiple sampling device and method for investigating biological systems Multiwell plate applications are describe for use with a plurality of fibres having an extraction phase coated thereon in combination with a positioning device. The device and method described are able to perform adsorption of components of interest from a biological system in high volume. ... 12/08/05 - 20050271550 - Tapered cuvette and method of collecting magnetic particles A vessel for use in clinical analysis including an open top, a closed bottom, and at least four tapered sides. A method for collecting magnetic particles in a fluid comprising the steps of providing a magnet and a vessel containing magnetic particles in a fluid, attracting the magnetic particles to ... 11/24/05 - 20050260101 - Closure element and closure system A closure element for closing a container or vessel with circular opening is described. It has the shape of a sphere, a sphere segment, a sphere cutout or a sphere layer and is able to releasably close the circular opening at the sphere surface or spherical surface. The closure element ... 11/10/05 - 20050249637 - Micro fluid system support and manufacturing method thereof A support unit for a microfluidic system includes a first support; a first adhesive layer provided on a surface of the first support; and a hollow filament laid on a surface of the first adhesive layer to have an arbitrary shape and functioning as a flow channel layer of the ... 11/03/05 - 20050244301 - Microfluidic devices and methods for producing pulsed microfluidic jets in a liquid environment Microfluidic devices and methods for their use in producing pulsed microfluidic jets in a fluid environment are provided. The subject microfluidic devices are characterized by the presence of a microfluid chamber at their distal ends. The microfluid chamber is bounded by an opening at one end, a vapor producing means ... 11/03/05 - 20050244300 - Mobile isolation glove box with disposable enclosure for investigations A mobile, disposable isolation glove box comprising: an enclosure comprising a base and a plurality of inclined walls converging to an apex, at least one of the walls being at least in part transparent; at least one glove formed in at least one of the inclined walls, the at least ... 10/27/05 - 20050238541 - Retaining clip for reagent test slides A retaining clip for retaining reagent test slides in a stacked arrangement includes a first assembly having a first cover plate and at least two parallel, co-planar rails extending transversely from an inner surface of the first cover plate. A second assembly includes a second cover plate, and a rail ... 10/27/05 - 20050238540 - Apparatus and method for agitating a sample during in vitro testing In an apparatus and method for agitating a sample during dissolution or other in vitro testing, a movable component is disposed in a container for reciprocating or rotating a sample carrier such as a dosage form or stent through a medium in the container. The apparatus can include a closure ... 10/27/05 - 20050238539 - Apparatus for automated fresh tissue sectioning An apparatus for sectioning fresh unfixed tissue into very thin layers with preserved tissue architecture, antigenicity, mRNA content, and amenable to 3-D computer reconstruction. An electro-discharge machine (EDM) to accurately slice tissues through electro-dissociation of the tissue without mechanical or thermal damage. The tissue sample is placed on a holder ... 10/20/05 - 20050232818 - Single sheet seal applicator and cartridge An automated seal applicator for applying a sealing cover to a microplate. The microplate can comprise a plurality of wells for receiving an assay. The automated seal applicator can comprise a housing and a sealing cover cartridge containing a sealing cover releasably carried on a carrier liner. The sealing cover ... 10/20/05 - 20050232817 - Functional on-chip pressure generator using solid chemical propellant A functional on-chip pressure source using a solid propellant chemical material is disclosed which, upon heating to a critical temperature, liberates a precise amount of gas which, when liberated within an enclosed cavity coupled to a liquid in a microfluidic channel, raises the pressure and causes precise displacement of the ... 10/20/05 - 20050232816 - Multiport cofinger microreactor stopper and device The present invention is a multiport cofinger as well as a device that includes a multiport cofinger stopper and a microreactor. The stopper includes a main housing with a central orifice and a plurality of outer orifices located about the central orifice, and a sealing mechanism on the sidewall of ... 10/13/05 - 20050226780 - Manual seal applicator An seal applicator for applying a sealing cover to a microplate. The microplate can comprise a plurality of wells for receiving an assay. The seal applicator can comprise a housing containing a sealing cover roll. The sealing cover roll can comprise an elongated carrier liner and a plurality of individual ... 10/13/05 - 20050226779 - Vacuum assist for a microplate A vacuum assist apparatus can comprise a microplate. The microplate can comprise a first surface and an opposing second surface. A plurality of wells can be formed in the first surface of the microplate. Each of the plurality of wells can be sized to receive an assay therein. A support ... 10/13/05 - 20050226778 - Micro scale flow through sorbent plate collection device In the invention, a collection device includes a first micro scale plate having a sorbent surface and a through hole. The through hole provides for the passage of an analyte fluid flow through the plate, and it has a volume and geometry to provide contact between the fluid and the ... 10/13/05 - 20050226777 - Active sampler for detecting contaminants in liquids An active sampler for detecting contaminants in liquids comprises an inlet tube, and outlet tube and a sampling unit positioned between said paths such that the liquid flows along a path from the inlet, through the sampling unit, to the outlet. The sampling unit has a plurality of sampling chambers ... 10/13/05 - 20050226776 - Use of microfabricated devices This invention relates to the miniaturisation of radiosyntheses onto microfabricated devices, and in particular to use of microfabricated devices for radiosynthesis, isolation, and analysis of radiotracers for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET). ... 10/06/05 - 20050220674 - Tissue electro-sectioning apparatus An apparatus for sectioning fresh unfixed tissue into very thin layers with preserved tissue architecture, antigenicity, mRNA content, and amenable to 3-D computer reconstruction without mechanical or thermal damage by employing a sectioning tool having an electrode with an intense focused electrical field at an edge. A computer controlled x-y-z ... 09/29/05 - 20050214171 - Sampling device for liquid samples A device for sampling liquid samples is provided comprising a capillary-active channel, a sampling site, and a determination site. The capillary-active channel is configured for transporting a sample from the sampling site to the determination site. The capillary-active channel is substantially formed by a carrier, a cover and an intermediate ... 09/08/05 - 20050196327 - Method for sealing test tubes and the like A method of sealing the open mouths of an array of test tubes comprises providing a plurality of plugs with upwardly facing recesses, and a flexible carrier sheet having the same array of mutually spaced downwardly projecting pegs inserted into and frictionally retained within the recesses of respective ones of ... 09/08/05 - 20050196326 - Transportable automated onsite extraction apparatus A transportable automated analyte extraction apparatus is provided which includes at least an extraction fluid supply in communication with an extraction chamber, and a collection vessel in communication with the extraction chamber, wherein the extraction chamber includes a sample cartridge. The analyte extraction apparatus preferably utilizes supercritical extraction fluids and ... 09/01/05 - 20050191213 - Apparatus and method of sampling semivolatile compounds An apparatus and method for sampling semivolatile compounds is disclosed. A collection bag is placed around an air conditioning vent on an aircraft. An opening in the collection bag receives air from the air conditioning vent into the bag. An exit in the collection bag allows the air sample to ... 08/18/05 - 20050180890 - Systems for using sample processing devices Sample processing systems for processing sample materials located in sample processing devices that are separate from the system are disclosed. The sample processing systems include a rotating base plate with raised and/or non-planar thermal structures on which the sample processing devices are located during operation of the systems. The systems ... 07/28/05 - 20050163664 - Devices, methods and systems for low volume microarray processing Devices, methods and systems for low volume microarray processing are disclosed. The microarray devices preferably include a plurality of reactant sites on a reactant surface. The reactant sites include reactants that operate to capture one or more selected analytes that can then be detected based on an electromagnetic signal, e.g., ... 07/21/05 - 20050158210 - Non-contact device and method for collapsing hybridization substrate The present application relates to an apparatus and method for non-contact collapsing of a porous material on a nonporous substrate. ... 07/21/05 - 20050158209 - Microcomponent connection system A microcomponent connection system (1) having an accomodation device for plate-shaped microcomponents (7) has a connection block (2) and a lifting device (6), by means of which the microcomponent (7) and the connection block (2) can be pressed against one another. The connection block (2) has electrical and fluid line ... 07/14/05 - 20050152808 - Microfluidic devices having a reduced number of input and output connections A system and method for reducing the number of input/output connections required to connect a microfluidic substrate to an external controller for controlling the substrate. In one example, a microfluidic processing device is fabricated on a substrate having a plurality of N independently controllable components, (e.g., a resistive heating elements) ... 07/07/05 - 20050147535 - Apparatus for synthesis of radiolabeled compounds A system for radiolabeling compounds with a labeling module, which is fluidly connectable to a solvent delivery module, an HPLC pump and an HPLC column. The labeling module includes a loop and valves having different orientations to provide different fluid pathways of solvent, radiolabeling agent and inert gas through the ... 06/30/05 - 20050142036 - Micro-fluidic heating system Provided is a micro-fluidic heating system, which comprises a micro-fluidic control element for providing a chamber, a flow path and a valve, and a main body for heating the inside of the chamber in contact with the micro-fluidic control element, wherein the micro-fluidic control element consists of an upper substrate ... 06/23/05 - 20050135971 - Retaining clip for reagent test slides A retaining clip for retaining reagent test slides in a stacked arrangement is formed as a unitary member and has first, second and third plates, each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the first plate pivots towards the inner surface of the second plate, ... 06/16/05 - 20050129579 - System and method for analysing laboratory samples A sampling assembly (30) for removing a portion of a sample (40) impregnated in designated areas of a medium such as filter card (37) supported in a frame (39); said assembly comprising a punch and die mechanism having a punch (32) movable into a hole (34) provided in the die ... 06/09/05 - 20050123453 - Sampling vessel with elastic base The present invention relates to a sampling vessel with an elastic base part for supporting and fixing a small top container part in a larger container part. The elastic base part holds the small container part and the larger container part to constitute a complete vessel as a whole to ... 06/02/05 - 20050118065 - Apparatus and method for preparing samples Apparatus and method capable of preparing samples adapted for observations by electron microscopy. Each sample is ion-etched. During this process, the sample stage is tilted reciprocably left and right about a tilting axis. The sample is ion-etched together with a shielding material. The sample may contain a substance that is ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |