Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of a co-stabilizer of the formula (1) as defined below to further increase the stability against degradation induced by light of a synthetic polymer which is stabilized with a hydroxyphenyl triazine, and where the hydroxyphenyl triazine is different from the co-stabilizer of the formula (1).

Abstract: A mixture can be used for modifying the rheology of polymeric substrates. The mixture contains a hydroxylamine ester and an isocyanate functionalized with a thio compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of microjet reactor for processing biomass. The cell lysis of flowable biomass is thereby carried out by means of multiple high-speed liquid jets which collide with one another, wherein the liquid jets contain the cells or consist wholly of the flowable cell mass, wherein intact or wholly or partially lysed biomass is added to at least one of the colliding high-speed liquid jets, and an extraction takes place simultaneously with the collision of the liquid jets or subsequently thereto. The lysis of the cells is initiated or facilitated by the forces that occur on acceleration, introduction of the acceleration, collision of the jets and mixing of the jet constituents.

Abstract: A method modifies the rheology of a polymeric material through incorporation in the polymeric material a modifier blend having a) a radical initiator selected from peroxides, carbon-based radical generators, bis-azo compounds, or stable nitroxyl compounds, and b) thiourethane of the formula (1). A modified polymeric material is obtainable by incorporating in the polymeric material the modifier blend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of a stabilizer selected from compound (1) to (7), a mixture of compound (8) and a hydroxyphenyltriazine selected from compounds (10), (11) or (12), a mixture of compound (9) and a hydroxyphenyltriazine selected from compounds (10), (11) or (12) for stabilizing a shaped polymer article against degradation induced by artificial UV-C light; and to a method for stabilizing a shaped polymer article against degradation induced by artificial UV-C light, which comprises incorporating into the shaped polymer articles a stabilizer selected from the stabilizers.

Abstract: A system and method for treatment of biological samples is disclosed. In some embodiments, an automated biological sample staining system (100), comprising at least one microfluidic reagent applicator (118); at least one bulk fluid applicator (116); at least one fluid aspirator; at least one sample substrate holder; at least one relative motion system; and a control system (102) that is programmed to execute at least one staining protocol on a sample mounted on a substrate that is held in the at least one sample substrate holder.

Abstract: A belt-fed Gatling-style gun is provided. In some embodiments, the belt-feed system allows a plurality of individually separable belt links to be connected in series to feed cartridges to a belt-fed rotary gun. Each individual belt link may be removably connected to a series of belt links to facilitate ease of loading and making belts of ammunition of any length.

Abstract: A one-piece drain fitting with an integral mounting flange. The mounting flange has a plurality of holes for quickly securing the mounting flange to the top or bottom side of a wood sub-floor with screws or nails. The drain fitting can alternatively be installed in pre-cast or cast-in-place concrete without the use of fasteners. The drain fitting can be provided with a removable temporary cover for keeping out debris during construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nonwoven fabrics comprising bicomponent fibers, wherein the bicomponent fibers comprise at least two distinct polymeric domains a) and b) in intimate adherence along the length of the fibers, and —polymeric domain a) comprises a compound of formula (1), wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, and —polymeric domain b) is free of the compound of formula (1), as well as to the preparation of such nonwoven fabrics. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to corresponding bicomponent fibers.

Abstract: A belt-fed Gatling-style gun is provided. In some embodiments, the belt-feed system allows a plurality of individually separable belt links to be connected in series to feed cartridges to a belt-fed rotary gun. Each individual belt link may be removably connected to a series of belt links to facilitate ease of loading and making belts of ammunition of any length.

Abstract: A one-piece drain fitting with an integral mounting flange. The mounting flange has a plurality of holes for quickly securing the mounting flange to the top or bottom side of a wood sub-floor with screws or nails. The drain fitting can alternatively be installed in pre-cast or cast-in-place concrete without the use of fasteners. The drain fitting can be provided with a removable temporary cover for keeping out debris during construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an organic material, at least one compound of formula (A), and at least one UV absorber. Further, the present invention relates to an organic material-based article comprising at least one compound of formula (A), and at least one UV absorber. The present invention also relates to the use of at least one compound of formula (A) and at least one UV absorber for enhancing stability of the organic material exposed to light.

Abstract: A centering holder for centering and holding one sample tube the centering holder being adaptable to sample tubes having different diameters is disclosed. The centering holder comprises: at least two coupled centering fingers arranged and configured to adapt to the diameter of the sample tube and for applying a centering force onto the sample tube in a direction towards a center axis of the centering holder, wherein each of the centering fingers comprises at least one rod element and at least one sleeve, wherein the sleeve at least partially surrounds the rod element, wherein the sleeve is configured for physically contacting the sample tube thereby transferring the centering force onto the sample tube; and at least one base element configured for supporting the at least two rod elements of the centering fingers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile robot for a laboratory system, the mobile robot being adapted for transporting sample container carriers and for docking to at least one interface module of the laboratory system, the mobile robot comprising a driving base which is adapted to move the mobile robot over a laboratory floor on which the at least one interface module is to be placed, and a transport module mounted to the driving base, the transport module comprising a transport surface for carrying sample container carriers placed thereon, a sensor unit for detecting misalignment in positioning of the transport surface relative to the interface module upon docking, and an alignment drive unit for adjusting the transport surface relative to the driving base to compensate for detected misalignment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant article comprising a polyolefin substrate having additives incorporated therein, the additives comprising: a specific phosphonate ester of formula (1), a synergist comprising an N-alkoxy hindered amine, and a melamine cyanurate. The present invention also relates to corresponding flame retardant compositions, and the use of these for improving the flame retardency of polyolefins.

Abstract: A method for unsealing an opening of a laboratory sample container containing a sample is presented. The opening is sealed by a closure attached to the laboratory sample container by an adhesive. An adhesive strength of the adhesive is lowerable by treatment. The method comprises treating the adhesive such that its adhesive strength is lowered and removing the closure from the laboratory sample container.

Abstract: A belt-fed Gatling-style gun is provided. In some embodiments, the belt-feed system allows a plurality of individually separable belt links to be connected in series to feed cartridges to a belt-fed rotary gun. Each individual belt link may be removably connected to a series of belt links to facilitate ease of loading and making belts of ammunition of any length.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an instrument for automatically removing sealing covers from sample vessels (and/or for automatically sealing or resealing sample vessels with sealing covers, the instrument comprising a vessel holder for holding a sample vessel, and a suction/induction device comprising a suction member for holding a sealing cover, and an induction member comprising at least one induction coil, with the suction/induction device and the vessel holder being arranged in an axially movable manner with regard to each other, and, in use, the at least one induction coil is arranged above a bottom of the suction member. In addition, the present invention relates to a laboratory automation system comprising such instrument as well as a plurality of pre-analytical, analytical and/or post-analytical stations, and also relates to a method of automatically removing sealing covers from sample vessels and a method of automatically sealing or resealing sample vessels with sealing covers.

Abstract: An additive mixture containing (A) at least one high molecular weight triazine compound, for example a compound of the formula (I-1-a) wherein n is a number from 1 to 10, and (B) at least one heat reflecting interference pigment.

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation absorbing composition can be used as a light stabilizer for a shaped artificial polymer article, wherein the polymer is a synthetic polymer and/or a natural elastomer and wherein the ultraviolet radiation absorbing composition includes the compound of formula (I) wherein n and m are independently 0 to 20, and at least one of m and n being ?1; and X1, X2, X3, X4 and X5 are the same or different and are independently selected from H, C(O)R1 with R1 being C8-C24-alkyl, or a group of the general formula (II) wherein R2 is H or halogen.