Abstract: Method and System to remote control different electronic instruments (2) by using a mobile computer device (1) with a software (7) including a compatible graphical user interface (5), which comprises the following steps of Login and Authentication of a user (3) at the mobile device (1); Pairing of an electronic instrument (2) with the mobile device (1) to identify the instrument (2) by the user (3); Performing an security check by the mobile device (1) if the authenticated user (3) is authorized to control the identified instrument (2); If the user (3) is authorized pairing of the mobile device (1) with the instrument (2) via a data connection, loading of the correct compatible graphical user interface (5) of the paired instrument (2) and displaying it at the screen of the mobile device (1); and Remote controlling of the instrument (2) by using the graphical user interface (5) displayed on the mobile device (1).

Abstract: An apparatus (10; 20; 30; 40; 60) for removing moisture from a surface (522) in a container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?), characterized by: a centrifuging element comprising a mount (140; 1401, 1402) for attaching said container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?) to said centrifuging element and a drive (105) coupled to said mount (140; 1401, 1402) for rotating said attached container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?) and centrifuging said moisture off said surface (522) in said attached container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?); and a heating element (200) for providing heat energy and evaporating said moisture from said surface (522) in said attached container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?), and a corresponding method.

Abstract: A device for imaging a bioluminescence reaction of a sample is provided, containing a reflector having a parametric form and extending about a first longitudinal axis (C), a receptacle into which a sample container with a second longitudinal axis can be inserted to be held therein, and a photo sensor with a photosensitive portion. The reflector has an opening through which the sample container can be inserted to a position where the sample container is held in the receptacle. The receptacle is arranged such that, when the sample container with the sample is held in the receptacle, the sample is surrounded by the reflector so that the light emitted from the sample due to the bioluminescence reaction is reflected by the reflector onto the photosensitive portion of the photo sensor. And an apparatus is provided including the device.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device comprising a first reservoir (1) having a predetermined sub-ambient pressure and volume and a presealed opening (1a), a second reservoir (2) containing a predetermined volume of a fluid (M) and having a presealed opening (2a), and a chamber (3) having an internal space (6) and an inlet (4) to the space (6) adapted to be connected to the opening (2a) of the second reservoir (2) and an outlet (5) from the space (6) adapted to be connected to the opening (1a) of the first reservoir (1).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for detection of microbial colonies on a surface, comprising the steps of obtaining one or a plurality of digital images I0, I1, I2, I3, I4 of the surface, said digital images I0, I1, I2, I3, I4 being represented by at least two-dimensional matrices of pixel values, calculating a statistical noise distribution based on at least one of the digital images I0, applying the statistical noise distribution calculated in the calculation step to the one or the plurality of digital images I0, I1, I2, I3, I4, and detecting an object of interest as a candidate for a microbial colony based on deviation of pixel values from the noise distribution.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for detection of microbial colonies on a surface, comprising the steps of obtaining one or a plurality of digital images I0, I1, I2, I3, I4 of the surface, said digital images I0, I1, I2, I3, I4 being represented by at least two-dimensional matrices of pixel values, calculating a statistical noise distribution based on at least one of the digital images I0, applying the statistical noise distribution calculated in the calculation step to the one or the plurality of digital images I0, I1, I2, I3, I4, and detecting an object of interest as a candidate for a microbial colony based on deviation of pixel values from the noise distribution.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing sonication on liquid samples comprises a rack for holding an array of sample vials, an ultrasonic probe with an arrangement of recesses corresponding to the array of sample vials and adapted to respectively receive and contact an outer surface of a bottom portion of a respective one of the sample vials, and a counter-holder with an arrangement of pushing members corresponding to the array of sample vials and adapted to respectively apply a force to a respective one of the sample vials so as to push the bottom portion of each vial into contact with the associated recess of the probe. The apparatus can be used in a method of preparing a sample for detection of cell components (e.g. cell analyte, proteins, nucleid acids etc.) and applying sonication within certain parameter ranges which can provide a universal lysis method that can be applied to a large variety of cells or organisms like all bacteria, viruses, spores, yeast and mold within the same apparatus and process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and an apparatus for detecting micro-colonies growing on a membrane or an agarose medium of a sample in a closed device. According to the invention the sample is irradiated with a light incident at an angle (?) with respect to the normal to the membrane or the surface of the agarose medium from outside the device. An incident area of the light on the membrane or the surface of the agarose medium is imaged by means of a light receiving element using an imaging angle (?) different from angle (?) with respect to the normal to the membrane or the surface of the agarose medium from outside the device. The light reflected, scattered and/or diffused from the membrane or the surface of the agarose medium and/or the micro-colonies on the membrane and/or the micro-colonies on the agarose medium is detected.

Abstract: The invention provides a filtering and centrifugation device, comprising a barrel, a volume in the barrel for receiving a fluid sample to be processed, a filter medium, at least one piston movable in the barrel to force fluid in the volume through the filter medium to produce a filtrate, and a space for pelleting particulate material. The device is centrifugeable, and said space is located in or communicates with the volume and is located preferably away from the filter medium such that the particulate material does not or at least not completely clog the filter medium during such centrifugation of the device.

Abstract: An apparatus (10; 20; 30; 40; 60) for removing moisture from a surface (522) in a container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?), characterized by: a centrifuging element comprising a mount (140; 1401, 1402) for attaching said container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?) to said centrifuging element and a drive (105) coupled to said mount (140; 1401, 1402) for rotating said attached container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?) and centrifuging said moisture off said surface (522) in said attached container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?); and a heating element (200) for providing heat energy and evaporating said moisture from said surface (522) in said attached container (500; 5001, 5002; 500?), and a corresponding method.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device comprising a first reservoir (1) having a predetermined sub-ambient pressure and volume and a presealed opening (1a), a second reservoir (2) containing a predetermined volume of a fluid (M) and having a presealed opening (2a), and a chamber (3) having an internal space (6) and an inlet (4) to the space (6) adapted to be connected to the opening (2a) of the second reservoir (2) and an outlet (5) from the space (6) adapted to be connected to the opening (1a) of the first reservoir (1).

Abstract: An apparatus for performing sonication on liquid samples comprises a rack for holding an array of sample vials, an ultrasonic probe with an arrangement of recesses corresponding to the array of sample vials and adapted to respectively receive and contact an outer surface of a bottom portion of a respective one of the sample vials, and a counter-holder with an arrangement of pushing members corresponding to the array of sample vials and adapted to respectively apply a force to a respective one of the sample vials so as to push the bottom portion of each vial into contact with the associated recess of the probe. The apparatus can be used in a method of preparing a sample for detection of cell components (e.g. cell analyte, proteins, nucleid acids etc.) and applying sonication within certain parameter ranges which can provide a universal lysis method that can be applied to a large variety of cells or organisms like all bacteria, viruses, spores, yeast and mold within the same apparatus and process.

Abstract: A device (1, 100) for separating a membrane (81, 91) to analyze from a support (83, 93), the membrane being mounted in a frame (82, 92), itself mounted on a support, having a body (10) comprising a longitudinal recess (11, 110, 120) for translational reception of the assembly constituted by the frame mounted on the support, the recess having a first end (12) and a second end (13) and longitudinal sides (14A, 14B, 111, 121) facing each other between said two ends, the device having bearing means (30, 112, 122) for a first member of the frame/support group between the first and the second end of the recess, which are adapted to serve as a bearing for the first member of the frame/support group once the assembly is disposed in the recess, each of the sides having a ramp (15A, 15B, 112, 122) adapted to engage a gripping member (84, 73) of the second member of the frame/support group when the assembly is translationally moved from the first to the second end, said ramps being adapted to separate the support from t

Abstract: The invention provides a filtering and centrifugation device, comprising a barrel, a volume in the barrel for receiving a fluid sample to be processed, a filter medium, at least one piston movable in the barrel to force fluid in the volume through the filter medium to produce a filtrate, and a space for pelleting particulate material. The device is centrifugeable, and said space is located in or communicates with the volume and is located preferably away from the filter medium such that the particulate material does not or at least not completely clog the filter medium during such centrifugation of the device.

Abstract: A device (1, 100) for separating a membrane (81, 91) to analyze from a support (83, 93), the membrane being mounted in a frame (82, 92), itself mounted on a support, having a body (10) comprising a longitudinal recess (11, 110, 120) for translational reception of the assembly constituted by the frame mounted on the support, the recess having a first end (12) and a second end (13)and longitudinal sides(14A, 14B, 111, 121) facing each other between said two ends, the device having bearing means (30, 112, 122) for a first member of the frame/support group between the first and the second end of the recess, which are adapted to serve as a bearing for the first member of the frame/support group once the assembly is disposed in the recess, each of the sides having a ramp (15A, 15B, 112, 122) adapted to engage a gripping member (84, 73) of the second member of the frame/support group when the assembly is translationally moved from the first to the second end, said ramps being adapted to separate the support from the

Abstract: A method comprising obtaining a preparation unit comprising a filter module and a collection for each liquid coming from the filter module, with the filter module comprising an inlet compartment as well as an evacuation compartment for the liquids, the filter and collection modules being rotatably mounted relative to each other; disposing the filter and collection modules in a first position; passing a liquid from the filter module to attain the collection module; disposing the filter and collection modules relative to each other in a second position, and passing another liquid from the filter module to attain the collection module.

Abstract: The unit comprises a filter membrane filter module and a collection module for liquid coming from the filter module, with the filter module comprising an inlet compartment as well as an evacuation compartment for the liquids, the filter and collection modules being rotatably mounted relative to each other. The method comprises the step of obtaining such a unit, of disposing the filter and collection modules in a first position, of passing a liquid from the filter module to attain the collection module, of disposing the filter and collection modules relative to each other in a second position, and the step of passing another liquid from the filter module to attain the collection module.

Abstract: The unit comprises a filter membrane (6) filter module (2) and a collection module (3) for each liquid coming from said filter module (2), with said filter module (2) comprising an inlet compartment as well as an evacuation compartment for the liquids, the filter (2) and collection (3) modules being rotatably mounted relative to each other. The method comprises the step of obtaining such a unit (1), of disposing the filter (2) and collection (3) modules in a first position, of passing a liquid from the filter module (2) to attain the collection module (3), of disposing the filter (2) and collection (3) modules relative to each other in a second position, and the step of passing another liquid from the filter module (2) to attain the collection module (3).

Abstract: The unit comprises a filter membrane (6) filter module (2) and a collection module (3) for each liquid coming from said filter module (2), with said filter module (2) comprising an inlet compartment as well as an evacuation compartment for the liquids, the filter (2) and collection (3) modules being rotatably mounted relative to each other. The method comprises the step of obtaining such a unit (1), of disposing the filter (2) and collection (3) modules in a first position, of passing a liquid from the filter module (2) to attain the collection module (3), of disposing the filter (2) and collection (3) modules relative to each other in a second position, and the step of passing another liquid from the filter module (2) to attain the collection module (3).