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 Secure Deterministic Fabric (SDF) switch architecture and design may provide a cost effective reconfigurable Multiple Single Levels (MSL) of Security implementation that is low risk to certify and may not require recertification after an initial certification evaluation. The SDF switch enables assignment of processing resources and attached payloads to a specific security level fabric for use by an operational system. The assignment of defined security levels is commanded by a SDF control and status module without changing certification, aircraft wiring, or revising hardware. The processing resources are statically assigned during power up on a per mission basis or dynamically reassigned between security levels during a mission as processing requirements may change as a result of mission stage. The SDF switch supports mission defined security configurations for individual security level operational payload processing.

Abstract: According to the invention an adjuvant for use with a chemical used in agriculture is provided comprising: (a) not in excess of about 75% by weight of one or more lipophilic solvents; (b) not in excess of about 50% by weight of one or more plant nutrients (e.g. ammonium salts of inorganic anions); and (c) not in excess of about 50% of a mixture of one or more cationic emulsifiers including surfactants which exhibit cationic characteristic in acidic conditions.

Abstract: An agrochemical composition with enhanced activity and phase stability is provided comprising: a) glyphosate present in an amount which is not in excess of about 25% b) one or more lipophilic solvents present in an amount which is not in excess of about 80% c) one or more lipophobic plant nutrients present in an amount which is not in excess of about 50% d) one or more oil soluble bases present in an amount which is not in excess of about 50% wherein the oil soluble base forms a lipophilic solvent soluble complex with glyphosate which is capable of coupling or assisting coupling of the lipophobic plant nutrients with the lipophilic solvents.

Abstract: An adjuvant composition for use with a herbicide, crop desiccant, or defoliant consisting essentially of an ethyl ester of a fatty acid with an unsaturation level of at least 40% and a non-ionic ionic emulsifier.