Abstract: The detection system 10 of the first preferred embodiment is preferably designed to be integrated into a flow cytometer having an interrogation zone 12. The detection system 10 includes a detector 14 adapted to receive photonic inputs P from the interrogation zone and produce an analog signal, and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) 20 coupled to the detector and adapted to convert an analog signal to a digital signal. The detector 14 has a dynamic range that is preferably greater than or equal to 100 dB. The ADC 20 has a bit resolution that is preferably greater than or equal to 16-bits. The detection system allows simultaneous collection of both small/faint objects and large/bright objects. In an application of this feature of the present invention, the detection system of the preferred embodiments may be used in the co-detection of mammalian cells and bacteria.

Abstract: Closing device, in particular for a body part on a motor vehicle, the body part being mounted pivotably on a base part, includes a spring element having a piston rod which is axially moveable within a cylinder to exert a closing force on the body part via a cable device, which engages on the body part. The spring element has, on its piston rod, a deflection pulley over which the cable device is guided, the end of the cable device being fixed with respect to the cylinder.

Abstract: A mooring device is secured to a sea-going vessel to handle anchor line of the type having an upper length of wire rope in series with a lower length of chain cable. The mooring device comprises a traction winch for handling the wire rope and a windlass for handling the chain cable. The windlass includes a chain wheel so positioned beneath the winch when the mooring device is located in its operative position that the anchor line can be hauled by the winch substantially vertically between flanges of the chain wheel. In operation the wire rope can be hauled up or paid out without actively engaging the chain wheel, the flanges merely serving as a guide to ensure that the anchor line is properly located for chain handling functions.