Abstract: A pipette tip includes a proximal end having an aperture and a proximal body region having a first internal cavity that receives a pipette member, and a distal end having an aperture and a distal body region having a second internal cavity that in operation receives and discharges a liquid aspirated by the pipette member, where the ratio of the proximal half weight of the pipette tip to the distal half weight of the pipette tip normalized to the total weight of the pipette tip has a value, defined as a thinning constant, wherein the pipette tip has a wall thickness of less than 0.022 inches over the distal region.

Abstract: A cell culture apparatus includes cell culture units having cell culture chambers, each with at least one manifold. The manifold connects the cell culture unit to a fluid flow channel. The manifold has a dam which allows liquid to pool in the manifold and allows for the creation of an airspace in the manifold, which reduces hydrostatic pressure inside the apparatus and enables the stacking of multiple cell culture units. Embodiments include cascading manifolds, manifolds having reservoirs, and manifolds having valves.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods directed to the recording, uploading, processing, viewing, and submitting of video and audio content via a digital asset in an HTML framework. The systems and methods disclose solutions to the problem of incorporating user video commenting systems regardless of framework, type of user device, or browser type. A digital asset can include such video commenting systems within expandable advertisements. Furthermore, such submitted videos can be moderated automatically via an interactive moderation interface.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an A-B-A structure, can comprise: a core layer comprising a first thermoplastic material having a first density (Y), wherein the core layer has a core thickness and wherein the core layer comprise at least one of (i) a through plane thermal conductivity of greater than equal to 0.1 W/m K, and (ii) a core layer density (X) that is X?0.8Y; a first outer layer comprising a second thermoplastic material located on a first side of the core layer; and a second outer layer comprising the second thermoplastic material located on a second side of the core layer opposite the first side; wherein the core thickness is 30% to 75% of a total thickness of the A-B-A structure.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods directed to the recording, uploading, processing, viewing, and submitting of video and audio content via a digital asset in an HTML framework. The systems and methods disclose solutions to the problem of incorporating user video commenting systems regardless of framework, type of user device, or browser type. A digital asset can include such video commenting systems within expandable advertisements. Furthermore, such submitted videos can be moderated automatically via an interactive moderation interface.

Abstract: A microplate is fitted with a reinforcing member that enhances the rigidity of the microplate and decreases the magnitude of thermally-induced deformation. An example reinforced microplate includes a deck including a plurality of wells formed therein, and a reinforcing member attached to an underside of the deck.

Abstract: A 5-liter bioreactor vessel enables a substantial increase in the volume of biological media that can be cultivated in the vessel compared to conventional designs. Moreover, when agitated at 1.5× the shaking frequency of a conventional 3-liter bioreactor (i.e., 90 rpm versus 60 rpm), the 5-liter vessel achieves a 19% increase in cell aeration without exceeding the maximum shear stress limit for cell viability. The 5-liter vessel optionally includes a plurality of internal baffles configured to disrupt the liquid vortex and reduce the maximum shear stress transferred to biomedia contained within the vessel.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for threading media responses. An interactive media response interface comprises a main carousel in a default state that displays one or more media items. Selecting a media item causes the interface to visually distinguish the media item, as well as display one or more first layer media item responses on a first overlay. The first overlay is visually distinguished in accordance with the selected media item and the main carousel displays a reduced number of media items. Selecting a first layer media item response causes the interface to reposition the first overlay, visually distinguish the selected first layer media item response, and display one or more second layer media item responses on a second overlay. The second overlay is visually distinguished in accordance with the selected first layer media item response and main carousel displays a further reduced number of media items.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods directed to the recording, uploading, processing, viewing, and submitting of video and audio content via a digital asset in an HTML framework. The systems and methods disclose solutions to the problem of incorporating user video commenting systems regardless of framework, type of user device, or browser type. A digital asset can include such video commenting systems within expandable advertisements. Furthermore, such submitted videos can be moderated automatically via an interactive moderation interface.

Abstract: Composition containing at least one poly acrylate (co)polymer binder and at least one of a condensation product formed by reaction of an effective 1-naphthol and formaldehyde, and a naphthalene molecule substituted in at least one of positions 1 to 8 with a sulfur-containing radical.

Abstract: A method of forming microplate includes forming a preform microplate including a deck and a plurality of wells, and reforming at least one well of the plurality of wells to provide a microplate. Each well of the plurality of wells in the preform microplate has a first depth and a first wall thickness. At least one well of the microplate has a second depth and a second wall thickness, where the second depth is greater than the first depth and/or the second wall thickness is less than the first wall thickness.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for providing asynchronous web service calls in an on-demand services environment. In response to request from a remote client computing device, accessing a page provided by one or more server computing devices of the on-demand services environment. The page has content including logic to retrieve information from a remote resource external to the on-demand services environment via at least one asynchronous web service call. A controller component of the page is loaded before rendering a response to the remote computing device. The controller component is executed by a first thread within the on-demand services environment. At least one web service call is sent to the remote resource with the controller component. A continuation object is returned with the controller component to release the first thread from waiting for a response to the web service call, the continuation object providing at least a label to be used when handling the response when received.

Abstract: A flask for the culturing of cells is disclosed. The cell culture chamber is defined by top and bottom walls connected by side and end walls, one end wall shaped such that media can drain to a bottommost spot thereby allowing for the complete removal of media via a vertically oriented pipette inserted into the interior of the flask body through an open neck.

Abstract: An antifoul composition especially for use in vinyl chloride polymerisation comprising a) at least one poly acrylate (co) polymer binder and b) at least one of (i) a cross-linked product formed by reacting formaldehyde and a phenol, (ii) a phenol/formaldehyde condensate, (iii) a condensation product formed by reaction of an effective 1-naphthol and formaldehyde, and (iv) a product based on napthenic molecules substituted with sulfur compounds at at least one position on the aromatic structure and (v) the composition optionally comprising less than 2 wt %, preferably less than 1 wt % 0.5 wt % polyvinyl acetate or partially hydrolysed polyvinyl acetate.

Abstract: An interactive media commenting system includes a client computing system, a server communicatively coupled to the client computing system, a media server coupled to the client computing system and an interactive media module residing on the client computing system and configured to record and playback and interactive comment coupled to a webpage provided by the server.

Abstract: An IC adapted for self-monitored burn-in includes a first memory and at least one BIST circuit coupled to the memory and operative to test the IC by executing a burn-in test and to generate test results indicative of at least one parameter of the burn-in test. The test results are at least temporarily stored in the first memory as a function of a first control signal.

Abstract: A customer sends a CAD file for the part to be manufactured to the system. The system assesses the CAD file to determine various pieces of manufacturing information. One or more acceptability criteria are applied to the part, such as whether the part can be machined in two opposing orientations in a 3 axis CNC machine. If not, the system sends a file to the customer graphically indicating which portions of the part need modification to be manufacturable. The system provides the customer with a quotation form, that allows the customer to select several parameters, such as number of cavities or parts per workpiece block, surface finish and material, which are independent of the shape of the part. The quotation module then provides the customer with the cost to manufacture the mold or a number of parts, which may include both molded parts and total profiled machined parts. Budget-driven quotation is possible, wherein proposed modifications in the molding process are controlled by the budget of the customer.

Abstract: A customer sends a CAD file for the part to be molded to the system. The system assesses the CAD file to determine various pieces of mold manufacturing information. One or more acceptability criteria are applied to the part, such as whether the part can be manufactured in a two-piece, straight-pull mold, and whether the mold can by CNC machined out of aluminum. If not, the system sends a file to the customer graphically indicating which portions of the part need modification to be manufacturable. The system provides the customer with a quotation form, that allows the customer to select several parameters, such as number of cavities, surface finish and material, which are independent of the shape of the part. The quotation module then provides the customer with the cost to manufacture the mold or a number of parts. Budget-driven quotation is possible, wherein proposed modifications in the molding process are controlled by the budget of the customer.