Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of generating one or more coil geometries is provided. The method includes obtaining a set of input parameters to be used in conjunction with a set of basis functions. The method also includes performing an analysis of a set of coefficients of the set of basis functions based on the set of input parameters. The method further includes determining one or more coil geometries based on the analysis of the set of coefficients of the set of basis functions.

Abstract: A method for removing undesired component(s) from bound desired component(s) in an analysis including: (a) providing a container having a desired component bound thereto and an undesired component; (b) dispensing wash fluid in the container at a first level sufficient to contact a portion of the bound desired component; (c) oscillating wash fluid level in the container; and (d) removing a portion of the wash fluid from the container. A method for removing undesired components from bound desired components in an analysis including steps (a) and (b) above; (c) removing the wash fluid; (d) dispensing a wash fluid at a subsequent level lower than the first level and sufficient to wash the bound desired substrate; and (e) removing wash fluid. Preferably, the desired component is an analyte being measured.

Abstract: The use of a continuous process for making a directly cast strip to provide a thickness satisfactory for industrial cells and batteries for stationary and motive power applications is disclosed, the thickness of the strip being at least 0.060 inch, and the process providing a visually crack-free surface in the transverse direction of the directly cast strip, the strip being lead or a lead-based alloy, such as, for example, calcium-tin-silver.