Abstract: A gripper system for a robot includes a first gripper element for carrying an object. The first gripper element includes a gripper hand with a support plane for supporting the object and a gripper thumb opposing the support plane. The first gripper element also includes a slot between the gripper hand and the gripper thumb for allocating at least part of the object to passively secure the object from tilting. This gripper system is advantageous when moving around carrying an object such as a tray or plate on which articles are loosely positioned.

Abstract: A mini-plot is generated using the actual raw measurement data, and gives a preview of a full-sized plot which is displayed when a user expresses interest in the mini-plot. In some embodiments, the mini-plot is sufficiently resolved to provide the user with graphical information about the measurement data. In some embodiments, the mini-plot is updated upon receiving new measurement data from an ongoing experiment. In some embodiments, the mini-plot is a mini-chromatogram. In some embodiments, the mini-plot is displayed in a table along with textual and/or numerical measurement data for an experiment (e.g., in listing textual and/or numerical chromatography data).

Abstract: The heat-generating components of an integrated motor system are disposed proximate the motor body, for efficient heat dissipation, and the heat-sensitive components are segregated therefrom, physically and thermally.

Abstract: An exquisite marble fireplace mantle has a left marble pillar (1) and a right marble pillar (2) positioned vertically on a marble slab base (3) at a predetermined distance from oppositely disposed marble front walls (4, 5) of the fireplace mantle and extended to positions of support of marble display shelving (6, 12, 22) proximate a top of the marble fireplace mantle. Vertical and horizontal components are made of marble slabs that are cut to shape and grooved for tongue-and-groove fitting of adjoining joints of all-marble components that can have ground and polished visible surfaces. Selected vertical components that rest on horizontal surfaces are location-pinned in place.