Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting molecules.

Abstract: A pipe coil skid comprises a plurality of beams affixably connected together to form a rectangular shaped base with a platform disposed within the base, the platform having a concave upward shape on its upward facing side when the skid sits on a horizontal surface such that the coil of pipe positioned upon the platform contacts the platform within the base. In other aspects, the pipe coil skid has an upward facing side generally corresponding to the outer circumferential shape of a coil of pipe. The beams and the platform may be formed of a steel material. The platform may be coated with a non-stick material or a rubberized material. The pipe coil skid may have a plurality of tie-down points for securing the coil of pipe. The pipe coil skid may have stackable corners disposed on the skids to enable stacking of pipe coil skids.

Abstract: A pipe coil skid includes a plurality of beams affixably connected together to form a rectangular shaped base and a platform disposed within the base. The platform has a concave upward shape on its upward facing side when the skid sits on a horizontal surface, such that a coil of pipe positioned upon the platform contacts the platform within the base. The pipe coil skid also includes a first side rail coupled to at least one of the plurality of beams. The first side rail is configured to block movement of the coil of pipe beyond a boundary of the rectangular shaped base.

Abstract: A system for the remote live auditing of biological samples contained in a cold storage vessel (10). The vessel (10) comprises one or more canisters (100(1), 100(2)), each of which comprises a connector (102(1), 102(2)) and is configured to hold at least one container (50), each of which contains one or more biological samples and has associated therewith an RFID tag identifying the container (50) in question. The system further comprises a docking assembly (200) mounted on the vessel (10) and comprising a plurality of connectors (202), each of which is configured to engage with the connector (102(1), 102(2)) of one of said canisters (100(1), 100(2)), thereby providing an electrical connection between the docking assembly (200) and the canister (50) in question.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting molecules.

Abstract: A pipe coil skid includes a plurality of beams affixably connected together to form a rectangular shaped base and a platform disposed within the base. The platform has a concave upward shape on its upward facing side when the skid sits on a horizontal surface, such that a coil of pipe positioned upon the platform contacts the platform within the base. The pipe coil skid also includes a first side rail coupled to at least one of the plurality of beams. The first side rail is configured to block movement of the coil of pipe beyond a boundary of the rectangular shaped base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting molecules.

Abstract: A method for detecting double-fed mail pieces. The method includes receiving a first mail piece and a second mail piece together as a combined mail piece and scanning both sides of the combined mail piece to determine and store a first side identifier and a second side identifier. The method includes separately scanning the first mail piece to determine the first side identifier and a different second side identifier and separately scanning the second mail piece to determine the second side identifier and a different first side identifier. The method includes querying the identifier database using the first side identifier to retrieve the second side identifier associated with the combined mail piece and determining that the different second side identifier is now associated with the separate second mail piece. The method includes identifying the first mail piece or the second mail piece as a double feed mail piece.

Abstract: A method for automatically sorting undeliverable as addressed (UAA) mail can include capturing a first image of a first UAA mail piece with a camera to create first image data, passing the first image data to a waste verification system and performing optical character recognition to produce a first character recognition data set. The method includes testing the first character recognition data set to determine whether the first UAA mail piece is a verified waste mail piece. If the first UAA mail piece is a verified waste mail piece, the method includes routing the first UAA mail piece into a first bin. If the first UAA mail piece is not a verified waste mail piece, routing the mail piece to a second bin.

Abstract: A tool, such as a multipurpose tool, is provided that is designed to receive a separate tool member configured to be installed after assembly of the tool. In this regard, the tool may have a retention mechanism configured to accept a separate tool member. A method of installing a tool member onto a tool is also provided. Also provided is a tool that includes a release mechanism to allow tool members to fold into the tool whereby the release mechanism is actuatable by tabs positioned on the sides of the handles outside of the path of travel of the tool member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of detecting the coincidence of two biomolecular structures in a solid phase sample, said method comprising (i) providing a first and a second fusion protein, each fusion protein comprising (a) a detection domain, said detection domain comprising a DNA binding domain; said detection domain capable of binding a cognate specific nucleotide sequence in co-operation with a further detection domain; (b) a recognition domain, said recognition domain capable of binding a target biomolecular structure; and (c) a connector domain; said connector domain being fused at one end to the detection domain and being fused at the other end to the recognition domain; wherein at least two of (a), (b) and (c) are heterologous to one another; wherein the recognition domains of said first and said second fusion proteins are capable of binding to first and second biomolecular structures; (ii) contacting the sample with said first and second fusion proteins (iii) incubating to allow binding (iv

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting molecules.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of detecting the coincidence of two biomolecular structures in a solid phase sample, said method comprising: (i) providing a first and a second fusion protein, each fusion protein comprising (a) a detection domain, said detection domain comprising a DNA binding domain; said detection domain capable of binding a cognate specific nucleotide sequence in co-operation with a further detection domain; (b) a recognition domain, said recognition domain capable of binding a target biomolecular structure; and (c) a connector domain; said connector domain being fused at one end to the detection domain and being fused at the other end to the recognition domain; wherein at least two of (a), (b) and (c) are heterologous to one another; wherein the recognition domains of said first and said second fusion proteins are capable of binding to first and second biomolecular structures; (ii) contacting the sample with said first and second fusion proteins; (iii) incubating to allow binding; (iv) r

Abstract: A tool, such as a multipurpose tool, is provided that is designed to receive a separate tool member configured to be installed after assembly of the tool. In this regard, the tool may have a retention mechanism configured to accept a separate tool member. A method of installing a tool member onto a tool is also provided. Also provided is a tool that includes a release mechanism to allow tool members to fold into the tool whereby the release mechanism is actuatable by tabs positioned on the sides of the handles outside of the path of travel of the tool member.

Abstract: A calibration system and method utilizes acceleration of a mass to generate a force on the mass. An expected value of the force is calculated based on the magnitude and acceleration of the mass. A fixture is utilized to mount the mass to a force balance, and the force balance is calibrated to provide a reading consistent with the expected force determined for a given acceleration. The acceleration can be varied to provide different expected forces, and the force balance can be calibrated for different applied forces. The acceleration may result from linear acceleration of the mass or rotational movement of the mass.

Abstract: A method for automatically sorting undeliverable as addressed (UAA) mail includes capturing an image of a first UAA mail piece with a camera connected to an automated mail sorter to create first image data, printing an id-tag on the mail piece, and classifying the first UAA mail piece as one of finalized or non-finalized. The method includes outputting a first label result to a label printer and printing a new label on the first UAA mail piece if the first UAA mail piece is classified as finalized.

Abstract: A hair styling tool comprises a central roller (12) having end pieces (14) disposed around the outside of the roller and in which the outside surface (16) of the roller between the end pieces (14) has one or more dividers to form two or more segments (18,19) around the roller. In specific arrangements the roller is hollow and certain segments (19) have holes (30) through which hair treatment may be forced.

Abstract: A method for automatically sorting undeliverable as addressed (UAA) mail includes capturing an image of a first UAA mail piece with a camera connected to an automated mail sorter to create first image data, printing an id-tag on the mail piece, and classifying the first UAA mail piece as one of finalized or non-finalized. The method includes outputting a first label result to a label printer and printing a new label on the first UAA mail piece if the first UAA mail piece is classified as finalized.

Abstract: A method for automatically sorting undeliverable as addressed (UAA) mail can include capturing a first image of a first UAA mail piece with a camera to create first image data, passing the first image data to a waste verification system and performing optical character recognition to produce a first character recognition data set. The method includes testing the first character recognition data set to determine whether the first UAA mail piece is a verified waste mail piece. If the first UAA mail piece is a verified waste mail piece, the method includes routing the first UAA mail piece into a first bin. If the first UAA mail piece is not a verified waste mail piece, routing the mail piece to a second bin.