Abstract: A container for holding a sample is presented. The container has a substantially cylindrical vial defining an interior cavity and a longitudinal axis. The vial has a first end, an opposed second end, and a circumferential sidewall. The first end of the vial is open for access to the interior cavity and the second end is closed. In one aspect, the circumferential sidewall has a first sidewall portion located proximate the first end projecting inwardly into the interior cavity, and a second sidewall portion positioned between the first sidewall portion and the second end projecting inwardly into the interior cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting lubricant, such as from a vacuum pump, is disclosed. In certain embodiments the apparatus includes a cabinet for retaining a vacuum pump and a variable depth basin beneath the cabinet for collecting lubricant from a vacuum pump. In specific implementations the variable depth basin is deepest proximate the front of the cabinet.

Abstract: An cabinet for retaining a vacuum pump. The cabinet includes, in certain embodiments, removable access panels that allow access to the interior of the cabinet and to a vacuum pump placed within the cabinet. In certain embodiments the cabinet includes a top surface and at least one side surface. Portions of these top and side surfaces are removable from the cabinet to allow access to a vacuum pump that can be placed within the cabinet.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for adjusting the orientation of a lubricant-retaining basin is disclosed. The apparatus includes a cabinet configured for retaining a vacuum pump and a lubricant-retaining basin. A rotatable member engages the lubricant-retaining basin and elevates the back end of the basin to permit drainage of lubricant from the front end of the basin.

Abstract: A dielectric resonator apparatus for measuring the parameters of high temperature superconducting thin film is disclosed having improved means for positioning the dielectric and substrates, holding the resonator components in place during use, suppressing undesirable modes, adjusting the magnetic dipole coupling, and coupling to an electrical circuit.

Abstract: A dielectric resonator apparatus for measuring the parameters of high temperature superconducting thin film is disclosed having improved means for positioning the dielectric and substrates, holding the resonator components in place during use, suppressing undesirable modes, adjusting the magnetic dipole coupling, and coupling to an electrical circuit.

Abstract: This invention relates to containers for the cryopreservation of mammalian cells and particularly for the long-term freezing of red blood cell. This invention also relates to methods of manufacturing such containers.