Abstract: An example of a system to provide energy storage capacity moveable between multiple locations is provided. The system includes a plurality of docking stations, wherein each docking station is connected to a power distribution network. In addition, the system includes an energy storage unit to connect to a first docking station selected from the plurality of docking stations. Furthermore, the system includes a transporter onto which the energy storage unit is mounted to transport the energy storage unit from the first docking station to a second docking station.

Abstract: An example of an apparatus to connect a power distribution network with an energy storage unit. The apparatus includes a mobile platform. In addition, the apparatus includes a connection system to connect with an energy storage unit and to receive a current from the energy storage unit. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a transformer mounted on the mobile platform to convert the voltage from the connection system to the voltage of a power distribution network. The apparatus also includes an output cable to connect with the power distribution network.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an in-channel filtration device for capturing one or more macromolecules from an electrophoretic gel, and methods for manufacturing and using same.

Abstract: A portable marine camping apparatus that is configured to provide a camping and recreational platform that can navigate waterways wherein the present invention is inflatable so as to facilitate easy transport thereof. The present invention includes a deck assembly that is superposed a hull portion wherein the deck assembly is planar in manner and includes rigid high pressure air chambers. Integrally formed with the deck assembly is a tent module wherein the tent module is manufactured from inflatable components and is deployed during inflation of the deck assembly. A boat unit is operably coupled to the rear of the deck assembly and is configured to provide propulsion of the portable marine camping apparatus 100. A fire module is formed with the deck assembly and is manufactured from steel grate panels. The fire assembly further includes a receptacle for receiving combustible materials.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an in-channel filtration device for capturing one or more macromolecules from an electrophoretic gel, and methods for manufacturing and using same.

Abstract: There is provided a method for distributing power in an electrophoresis system from a power supply to each channel of an interfaced cassette connected to a pedestal located on the electrophoresis system, the method comprising: receiving a power signal from the power supply at the pedestal; receiving at least one externally generated control signal; and, modulating the power signal at a processor electrically coupled to the pedestal in dependence upon the control signal to generate a modulated power signal defined for each said cassette channel of the pedestal.

Abstract: A cassette for use in parallel electrophoretic assays and methods of manufacture and use of same are provided. The cassette comprises assay channels suitable for carrying out electrophoresis and sample ports for introducing samples into the assay channels. Each sample port comprises one or more tip registration features for guiding a pipette tip to a desired location, which corresponds to the position of a well for receiving the sample. The cassette is particularly suited for use with automated liquid handling systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides device for use with a pipette, the device comprising a body comprising one or more sample ports, each sample port comprising a cavity, a bottom, a registration feature comprising a tip landing zone and a guiding path for guiding a pipette tip from the tip landing zone to a tip target location. The invention also features a cassette for use in parallel electrophoretic assays, the cassette comprising a lid comprising the device. The present disclosure also provides methods for making same.

Abstract: A method of determining the presence of a secondary carrier signal in a time-domain sum-signal including a primary carrier signal is disclosed, the method comprising: transforming the sum-signal into the frequency domain; extracting at least one peak corresponding to a heterodyne tone from the transformed sum-signal; determining the presence of a secondary carrier signal in the sum-signal based on said at least one peak. A corresponding apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of determining the presence of a secondary carrier signal in a time-domain sum-signal including a primary carrier signal is disclosed, the method comprising: transforming the sum-signal into the frequency domain; extracting at least one peak corresponding to a heterodyne tone from the transformed sum-signal; determining the presence of a secondary carrier signal in the sum-signal based on said at least one peak. A corresponding apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of determining the presence of a secondary carrier signal in a time-domain sum-signal including a primary carrier signal is disclosed, the method comprising: transforming the sum-signal into the frequency domain; extracting at least one peak corresponding to a heterodyne tone from the transformed sum-signal; determining the presence of a secondary carrier signal in the sum-signal based on said at least one peak. A corresponding apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a method for distributing power in an electrophoresis system from a power supply to each channel of an interfaced cassette connected to a pedestal located on the electrophoresis system, the method comprising: receiving a power signal from the power supply at the pedestal; receiving at least one externally generated control signal; and, modulating the power signal at a processor electrically coupled to the pedestal in dependence upon the control signal to generate a modulated power signal defined for each said cassette channel of the pedestal.

Abstract: A cassette for use in parallel electrophoretic assays and methods of manufacture and use of same are provided. The cassette comprises assay channels suitable for carrying out electrophoresis and sample ports for introducing samples into the assay channels. Each sample port comprises one or more tip registration features for guiding a pipette tip to a desired location, which corresponds to the position of a well for receiving the sample. The cassette is particularly suited for use with automated liquid handling systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet ink composition comprising: a colourant; a carrier; and a saccharide additive comprising: (a) a monosaccharide and/or derivative thereof; and/or (b) a disaccharide and/or derivative thereof; and/or (c) a tri- or polysaccharide and/or derivative thereof.

Abstract: An in-cylinder pressure sensor obtains a high resolution pressure curve for each cylinder cycle allowing the various data to be derived for improved monitoring and control of operation of the engine. A more accurate measure of work done by the engine is obtained allowing more accurate estimation of the vehicle torque and hence real torque control. In addition engine losses can be more accurately calculated and the estimates corrected yet further by obtaining an accurate top dead centre position for the engine cylinders.

Abstract: An engine management system for an internal combustion engine, which has at least one cylinder pressure sensor and at least one engine actuator, includes a data processor arranged to receive and process cylinder pressure data from the cylinder pressure sensor and the actuator controller arranged to control the actuator to optimize engine performance based on the processed data, in which the cylinder pressure data is obtained during a performance optimized engine cycle or cycles. The processor processes the data to construct a cylinder pressure variation function for the engine cycle or cycles and derive control data therefrom for the actuator controller.