Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: A sealed, high volume, high velocity, vented 180 degree radius turnaround anti-reversionary flow correcting filtering device with no moving parts for improving induction velocity comprised of 2 flared pipes forming a radius turnaround Venturi configuration wherein the head intake runner wall helps form the coaxial cylindrical air curtain, with a funneled restriction point, 2 vacuum points and mounting legs for positioning and creating turbulence streams, for installation in 4 stroke combustion engine ports of both round and non-round designs. This invention increases engine performance and efficiency, and decreases wasteful and atmospheric-polluting exhaust emissions. There have been no prior 180 degree turnaround, high velocity, high volume reversion filtering devices in use up to and through the 1998 motor vehicle year.