Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: A UV light unit. The UV light unit may comprise one or more components which 1) expose surfaces, areas, and spaces to UV light sufficient to disinfect and/or sanitize the surfaces, areas, and spaces, 2) provide one or more non-UV light sources configured to illuminate the surfaces, areas, and spaces, and 3) provide air filtration/purification or cleaning.

Abstract: A portable ultraviolet (UV) light rack for use in preventing microbial or pathogen growth within or on various types of equipment, such as sports equipment. The UV light equipment rack is configured to disinfect multiple pieces of equipment, such as basketballs, football helmets, or non-sport equipment, such as masks. The UV light equipment rack may include an upper frame, a lower frame, a first side frame, and a second side frame. The interior portion of the UV light equipment rack is configured to receive and hold or secure the equipment to be disinfected via UV light, and to provide one or more disinfecting systems, such as UV light systems. The UV light equipment rack may include one or more equipment holding assemblies and one or more UV light panels.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for disinfecting and/or sanitizing an area using multiple ultraviolet (UV) lights or panels. The devices and systems may include a fixed or movable UV light pod configured to maximize the photometric overlay of ultraviolet (UV) light delivered to a surface or area. This UV light pod is configured to expose the surface/area to a maximum amount of UV light, thus decreasing the amount of UV light exposure time applied to the surface/area to properly sanitize the area or surface.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for use in preventing microbial or pathogen growth on objects related to shopping, including shopping carts or commercial shipping packages/parcels. The UV light based cart sanitization device may include a housing, a track for one or more shopping carts, disinfecting and/or sanitizing source(s), such as UV light source(s), and a control box. The UV light based cart sanitization device cart may include an internal package/parcel track for exposing packages or parcels to UV light.

Abstract: A disinfecting tower rack, preferably a UV light tower having a base, an upper plate, and a main body separating the base and the upper plate, thus defining an overall height. The UV light tower main body is configured to receive and hold or secure to one or more UV light panels. Each UV light panel may be operationally separate and distinct from adjacent or other UV light panels and are designed to work independently, allowing each panel to be removed without impacting the functioning of any of the other secured or intact UV light panels.