Abstract: A mounting structure is provided for mounting a device comprising at least one mounting shield, a pivot bearing arranged in the mounting shield and a rotor mounted in the pivot bearing and having an axis of rotation. The mounting structure has resilient properties that are dependent on directions perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the rotor.

Abstract: A method and corresponding apparatus provide correction of chemical images collected with a germanium hemisphere ATR microscope. A model is developed for rays passing through a simulated germanium (Ge) hemisphere attenuated total reflection (ATR) microscope. The model determines a data set for rays reaching the detector plane. Movement of the hemisphere is simulated along a first axis between each data set determination. A calculated background spectrum is produced by multiplying the percentage of rays by a background spectrum to produce a calculated background spectrum. A real Ge hemisphere ATR microscope having parameters that substantially match those of the simulated Ge hemisphere microscope is then used to collect a chemical image of a sample that is in contact with the Ge hemisphere. The collected image is then corrected to produce a corrected chemical image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a usable space of a climatic cabinet, said usable space being surrounded by walls and optionally being provided with fittings, in which steam is generated by heating a water reservoir while at the same time steam is caused to condense on said walls and on any fittings present in the usable space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laboratory climatic cabinet, in particular, a gassed incubator, having an interior enclosed by a housing and a steam generator arranged outside the interior, which has a heating device for heating a water reservoir and for generating water steam and is connected to the interior via a steam feed line. The steam generator is connected via a water feed line to an unpressurized water container and the water container is arranged in such a manner that the water level in the water container is above the water level in the steam generator during the steam generation.

Abstract: A cover closure for housings of laboratory devices and the like, in particular for centrifuge housings, in which a cover hook is engaged by a closure hook and brought into a closing position, and the closing and opening movement of the closure hook essentially being caused by an eccentric in connection with a crank guide and a guide path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laboratory climatic cabinet, in particular a gassed incubator, having an interior enclosed by a housing and the steam generator arranged outside the interior, which is connected to the interior via a steam feed line. The steam generator is designed as an essentially unpressurized container having a base area and a steam region located above it, the base area being designed to accommodate a water reservoir and being provided with a heating device for heating the water reservoir, the steam feed line leaving the steam generator in the area of the steam region and an air feed line opening into the steam generator, in order to feed ambient air to the steam generator and to introduce air enriched with water steam via the steam feed line in essentially unpressurized form into the interior of the incubator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laboratory fume hood, especially a safety cabinet, comprising a working space which is enclosed by a housing and which is closable by an especially movable front window. It comprises a projection apparatus in order to project an image into the working space.

Abstract: A novel software application method, as integrated with various scientific instruments, is introduced herein that allows new capabilities to be added to the language at runtime without, if desired, having to re-compile the application. As part of the software capabilities, the macro programming language presented herein enables automated connection between inputs and outputs of action statements within a script with visual feedback for configuration verification. As another aspect, the macro programming language of the present invention provides for automation of different spectroscopic applications, which if desired, also allows for the automatic generation of a configurable user interface connected to the intent of the macro.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a swing-out unit for a centrifuge, with the swing-out unit comprising sample vessel recesses and being insertable in a centrifuge rotor head to be swivelable about a swing-out axis, with the axes of at least two sample vessel recesses being arranged in a skewed manner with respect to one another. As a result, more sample vessels can be inserted in a swing-out unit than was previously possible with limited overall space.

Abstract: Climate control unit with an interior section containing a storage space and with a closable access opening to the storage section whereby at least one part of the interior section is separated and sealed against the rest of the interior section thus forming a separate germ-proof section. The division takes place at least in part by a membrane that is permeable for water vapor and gas but impermeable for microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety workbench having a working chamber enclosed by a housing and a housing front side, which has a work opening, which is closable by an adjustable front pane, the front pane having at least one additional cleaning position, in which it is situated at least partially below a closed final position, in which the work opening is completely covered, in such a way that a cleaning opening is formed between pane top edge and housing. The front pane is easier and safer to clean than the previously known safety workbenches due to this additionally provided cleaning position.

Abstract: A climate cabinet is provided. The climate cabinet includes an object storage device, a first intake and output station for the intake and output of objects and an associated first transport device for positioning objects in the object storage device, and has a second intake and output station for the intake and output of objects and an associated second transport device for positioning objects in the object storage device. A system is also provided. The system includes the climate cabinet and multiple workstations, which can each be situated adjacent to the intake and output stations of the climate cabinet, so that the transport devices of the climate cabinet, which are associated with the intake and output stations, can serve the workstations.

Abstract: An X-ray spectroscope collects an energy-dispersive spectrum from a sample under analysis, and generates a list of candidate elements that may be present in the sample. A wavelength dispersive spectral collector is then tuned to obtain X-ray intensity measurements at the energies/wavelengths of some or all of the candidate elements, thereby verifying whether or not these candidate elements are in fact present in the sample. Additionally, the alignment of the wavelength dispersive spectral collector versus the sample can be optimized by tuning the wavelength dispersive spectral collector to the energy/wavelength of a selected one of the candidate elements—preferably one whose presence in the sample has been verified, or one which has a high likelihood of being present in the sample—and then varying the alignment of the wavelength dispersive spectral collector versus the sample until the wavelength dispersive spectral collector returns the maximum intensity reading for the selected candidate element.

Abstract: A method for the determination of gas concentrations xi in a gas mixture using a thermal conductivity detector with a Wheatstone bridge. It comprises the following method steps: measuring the bridge voltage Xa; correcting the measured values for the bridge voltage Xa, in particular with respect to drift; determination of the thermal conductivity of the gas mixture; and determination of at least one gas concentration xi. Preferably, an automatic zero-point correction and an automatic measuring range end value correction occur within the framework of the correction.

Abstract: A system is provided wherein spectrometer measurements, and/or measurements from other analytical instruments, are transmitted to a processing station which determines the component substances of the sample(s) subjected to the measurements. The names of the component substances are then inserted into database search queries related to matters such as handling precautions, causes/sources of the substances, remedies and neutralizing agents for the substances, regulations related to the substances, etc. The results of the search queries are then provided to the personnel who made the measurements, preferably wirelessly and almost immediately after the measurements were made. The system therefore provides nearly immediate guidance as to what substances are present and how to handle them, which can be useful for inexperienced personnel in hazardous response, contraband detection, industrial process control, and other situations.

Abstract: A Raman optical method and apparatus is utilized to automatically and accurately recognize laser power measurements made at a desired illumination sample plane. From such a configuration, the methods and systems disclosed herein, enable the support of multiple optical wavelengths coupled with essential components, such as, but not limited to, filters, objectives, reflectors, etc., to provide the capability of displaying and controlling the optical power at the desired sample plane through storage of power calibration factors that are associated with such components. In particular, the system utilized herein, can recognize the installation of components and recalls stored calibration factors that are associated with such components to ensure an accurate power measurement at the illuminated sample plane.