Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00D861 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X00D861 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00D861 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X00D861, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00D861. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00D861.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00D894 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X00D894 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00D894 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X00D894, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00D894. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00D894.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95D076 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X95D076 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95D076 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95D076, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95D076. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95D076.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95D041 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X95D041 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95D041 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95D041, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95D041. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95D041.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03C208 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X03C208 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03C208 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03C208, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03C208. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03C208.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00C169 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X00C169 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00C169 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X00C169, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00C169. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00C169.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95C442 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X95C442 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95C442 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95C442, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95C442. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95C442.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00C219 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X00C219 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00C219 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X00C219, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00C219. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00C219.

Abstract: A lab on a valve analytical system includes a rotary sample preparation assembly having a stator and a rotor. The rotor includes a plurality of integral syringe pumps which can be aligned with passages formed within the stator. The stator passages can be connected with fluid inlet connector which connect the sample preparation assembly with fluid sources, and fluid outlet connectors which connect the sample preparation assembly with one or more wet chemical analytical devices. Some embodiments can include a mixer and optical sensor connected with the fluid outlets. One or more drive motors can be used to control simultaneous actuation of one or more of the syringe pumps, thereby providing for simultaneous delivery of metered volumes of fluid.

Abstract: A use composition monitor determines the concentration of peracid and/or peroxide in a use composition using a kinetic assay procedure. A sample mixture containing a sample of the use composition, a diluent and at least one reagent is prepared and analyzed using, for example, an optical detector. Response data obtained by the detector is indicative of the optical absorbance of the sample mixture as a function of time. A processor analyzes the response data to determine a corresponding best fit linear relationship. Depending upon an expected concentration range, the initial absorbance and/or the slope of the best fit equation are used to calculate the concentrations of the peracid and peroxide in the use composition.

Abstract: A use composition monitor determines the concentration of peracid and/or peroxide in a use composition using a kinetic assay procedure. A sample mixture containing a sample of the use composition, a diluent and at least one reagent is prepared and analyzed using, for example, an optical detector. A temperature stabilized optical cell is disclosed which enhance consistency of response data obtained from the optical detector, especially when the use composition monitor is utilized on site.

Abstract: A lab on a valve analytical system includes a rotary sample preparation assembly having a stator and a rotor. The rotor includes a plurality of integral syringe pumps which can be aligned with passages formed within the stator. The stator passages can be connected with fluid inlet connector which connect the sample preparation assembly with fluid sources, and fluid outlet connectors which connect the sample preparation assembly with one or more wet chemical analytical devices. Some embodiments can include a mixer and optical sensor connected with the fluid outlets. One or more drive motors can be used to control simultaneous actuation of one or more of the syringe pumps, thereby providing for simultaneous delivery of metered volumes of fluid.

Abstract: A lab on a valve analytical system includes a rotary sample preparation assembly having a stator and a rotor. The rotor includes a plurality of integral syringe pumps which can be aligned with passages formed within the stator. The stator passages can be connected with fluid inlet connector which connect the sample preparation assembly with fluid sources, and fluid outlet connectors which connect the sample preparation assembly with one or more wet chemical analytical devices. Some embodiments can include a mixer and optical sensor connected with the fluid outlets. One or more drive motors can be used to control simultaneous actuation of one or more of the syringe pumps, thereby providing for simultaneous delivery of metered volumes of fluid.

Abstract: A lab on a valve analytical system includes a rotary sample preparation assembly having a stator and a rotor. The rotor includes a plurality of integral syringe pumps which can be aligned with passages formed within the stator. The stator passages can be connected with fluid inlet connector which connect the sample preparation assembly with fluid sources, and fluid outlet connectors which connect the sample preparation assembly with one or more wet chemical analytical devices. Some embodiments can include a mixer and optical sensor connected with the fluid outlets. One or more drive motors can be used to control simultaneous actuation of one or more of the syringe pumps, thereby providing for simultaneous delivery of metered volumes of fluid.

Abstract: A use composition monitor determines the concentration of peracid and/or peroxide in a use composition using a kinetic assay procedure. A sample mixture containing a sample of the use composition, a diluent and at least one reagent is prepared and analyzed using, for example, an optical detector. Response data obtained by the detector is indicative of the optical absorbance of the sample mixture as a function of time. A processor analyzes the response data to determine a corresponding best fit linear relationship. Depending upon an expected concentration range, the initial absorbance and/or the slope of the best fit equation are used to calculate the concentrations of the peracid and peroxide in the use composition.

Abstract: A use composition monitor determines the concentration of peracid and/or peroxide in a use composition using a kinetic assay procedure. A sample mixture containing a sample of the use composition, a diluent and at least one reagent is prepared and analyzed using, for example, an optical detector. A temperature stabilized optical cell is disclosed which enhance consistency of response data obtained from the optical detector, especially when the use composition monitor is utilized on site.

Abstract: Described is apparatus and a process for the enablement of functional product analysis of the headspace proximate one or more substrate, such as hair, fabric or skin, surfaces having affixed thereto functional product, a fragrance composition and/or malodor counteractant composition-containing microcapsules. The apparatus employs mobile microcapsule-abrading solid objects, including agitating stainless steel spheres during analyte collection in a gas-flow/trapping tube analyte collection apparatus. The reciprocating motion and the air-flow are commenced simultaneously thereby enabling the solid objects to become mobile and to effectively abrade the microcapsules affixed to the semi-solid surfaces.

Abstract: A turbidity measuring system is provided with a chamber and a sensor having a watertight housing, a light source, a first light focusing device for focusing a light emitted from the light source and passing therethough into a sample liquid, a second light focusing device for collecting at least one scattered light resulted form the focused light when passing the sample liquid, a photodiode for receiving the collected light thereby generating electronic signals, and an electronic board for processing the electronic signals. In particular, the watertight housing has a tilted bottom, the light detector includes at least two photodiodes for detecting separated turbidity measuring ranges, or an insert is placed at the bottom of the chamber having first and second insert channels each of whose axis pointing toward an axis of one of the cylindrically-shaped channels in the watertight housing in order to trap light.

Abstract: A portable multi-channel device for optically testing of a liquid sample includes a controller; and a sample holder with a cylindrical sample compartment and at least two optical channels respectively for measuring turbidity of the sample liquid and for measuring one other optical property of the sample liquid. Each of the optical channels including: a light source placed at one end of the channel, a main detector placed across the sample compartment from the light source, a reference detector for measuring an intensity of light emitted by the light source, and an excitation focusing optic for directing a light emitted by the light source through the sample compartment towards the main detector. Signals from the reference detector of the channel, the main detector of the channel, and another main detector of another channel perpendicular to the channel are processed by the controller to evaluate the turbidity of the liquid sample.

Abstract: A turbidity measuring system is provided with a chamber and a sensor having a watertight housing, a light source, a first light focusing device for focusing a light emitted from the light source and passing therethough into a sample liquid, a second light focusing device for collecting at least one scattered light resulted form the focused light when passing the sample liquid, a photodiode for receiving the collected light thereby generating electronic signals, and an electronic board for processing the electronic signals. In particular, the watertight housing has a tilted bottom, the light detector includes at least two photodiodes for detecting separated turbidity measuring ranges, or an insert is placed at the bottom of the chamber having first and second insert channels each of whose axis pointing toward an axis of one of the cylindrically-shaped channels in the watertight housing in order to trap light.