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 method and apparatus for displaying presenting billing information of an electronic funds transfer recipient is provided. In an embodiment, a method comprises storing recipient information when a customer makes a financial transfer; requesting billing information from one or more billing companies for one or more accounts associated with the stored recipient information; storing account balance information for the one or more accounts associated with the stored recipient information; displaying, upon receipt of login information from the customer, the billing information and an option to pay the displayed bill; receiving authorization to pay the displayed bill; and causing one or more computers to execute payment of the bill using a payment account of the customer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying presenting billing information of an electronic funds transfer recipient is provided. In an embodiment, a method comprises storing recipient information when a customer makes a financial transfer; requesting billing information from one or more billing companies for one or more accounts associated with the stored recipient information; storing account balance information for the one or more accounts associated with the stored recipient information; displaying, upon receipt of login information from the customer, the billing information and an option to pay the displayed bill; receiving authorization to pay the displayed bill; and causing one or more computers to execute payment of the bill using a payment account of the customer.

Abstract: A readily portable tank type pressurized working fluid dispenser is provided. The tank dispenser contains an internal membrane as separator that functions to isolate the working fluid to be dispensed from the pressurizing delivery fluid, e.g., compressed air, that vents the servicing fluid.