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: An apparatus can include a display, a facial interface, and a connector between the display and the facial interface. The facial interface can at least translate or rotate relative to the display via the connector.

Abstract: A valve is provided for dispensing metered doses from an aerosol container, which contains a substance to be dispensed suspended in a liquid propellant. The valve comprises a valve body (2, 3), first and second valve seals (6,7) at opposite ends of the valve body (2,3), and a valve stem (5) having an outlet (18) and a transfer port (19) extending from the exterior of the valve stem (5) to the outlet (18). A metering chamber (4) is defined by the internal wall of the valve body (2,3), the first and second valve seals (6,7) and the portion of the valve stem (5) within the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for mixing water soluble salts of long chain (C.sub.8 to C.sub.22) monocarboxylic acids and water soluble acyl (C.sub.8 to C.sub.22) isethionates whrein the two materials are mixed and subjected to temperatures in the range from about 55.degree. C. up to about 90.degree. C. under conditions of shear. Preferably the materials are mixed in particulate form. The weight ratio of monocarboxylic acid salts to isethionates is preferably in the range of from 10:90 to 95:5. Suitably the present process is performed by use of a cavity transfer mixer. The product of the present process can have a smooth feel both initially and during use.