Abstract: This invention relates to a plant cube, comprising a block of mineral fibres, having a top surface, a bottom surface and four side surfaces, which block comprises a laminated structure of in parallel orientated mineral wool fibres, wherein preferably the laminated structure comprises substantially vertically orientated fibres, or wherein preferably the laminated structures comprises substantially horizontally orientated fibres.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system for conveying objects along a conveyor path. The system permits conveyance of objects along an inclined path and accumulation of objects. The system comprises a modular, plastic, endless conveyor belt comprising plastic modules linked by means of a connecting pin, accumulation elements for accumulating objects provided in at least some of the modules. Accumulation elements are driver members positionable beneath the conveyor belt's carrying section surface (accumulation position) or above the conveyor belt's carrying section surface (driving position), and a guidance system disposed beneath the driver member path for position driver members in driving position.

Abstract: A device for encapsulating tissue specimens includes a wand assembly, a sheath, and a guide assembly. The guide assembly pulls, draws, or otherwise moves the sheath about the tissue specimen. The wand assembly is disposed proximate to the tissue specimen, typically either adjacent or through the specimen. In an aspect of the encapsulating device, the guide assembly has sheath deployment members that are disposed about the tissue specimen. The sheath, which is attached to ends of the sheath deployment members and the wand assembly, is drawn over the tissue specimen as the sheath deployment members are pushed or pulled. In another aspect of the device, the guide assembly is an arm or a housing that rotates about the tissue specimen. The sheath, which is secured at one end to the guide assembly and at another end to the wand assembly, is drawn over the tissue specimen as the guide assembly rotates.

Abstract: A device for encapsulating tissue specimens includes a wand assembly, a sheath, and a guide assembly. The guide assembly pulls, draws, or otherwise moves the sheath about the tissue specimen. The wand assembly is disposed proximate to the tissue specimen, typically either adjacent or through the specimen. In an aspect of the encapsulating device, the guide assembly has sheath deployment members that are disposed about the tissue specimen. The sheath, which is attached to ends of the sheath deployment members and the wand assembly, is drawn over the tissue specimen as the sheath deployment members are pushed or pulled. In another aspect of the device, the guide assembly is an arm or a housing that rotates about the tissue specimen. The sheath, which is secured at one end to the guide assembly and at another end to the wand assembly, is drawn over the tissue specimen as the guide assembly rotates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system for conveying objects along a conveyor path. The system permits conveyance of objects along an inclined path and accumulation of objects. The system comprises a modular, plastic, endless conveyor belt comprising plastic modules linked by means of a connecting pin, accumulation elements for accumulating objects provided in at least some of the modules, and with drive means for driving the belt. Accumulation elements are driver members positionable beneath the conveyor belt's carrying section surface (accumulation position) or above the conveyor belt's carrying section surface (driving position), and a guidance system disposed beneath the driver member path for position driver members in driving position.

Abstract: Mineral wool plant substrate formed of a coherent matrix of mineral wool having 99.9 to 75 wt % mineral wool and 0.1 to 25 wt % of an organic substance. Clay may be included in the matrix. The matrix may be in the form of a pellet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coherent growth substrate based on a synthetic matrix containing clay in a quantity of 0.1-2.5% by weight such that at a suction pressure of pf=2 the moisture content is lower than 15% by volume, preferably for use as a grow-block and for a grow-slab.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant growth substrate, comprising a coherent, hydrophilic matrix of mineral wool fibres mutually connected via binder based on furan resin, and to use of a coherent, hydrophilic matrix of mineral wool fibres mutually connected via binder based on furan resin, as a plant growth substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a growth substrate comprising at least one layer of short transversally extending mineral wool fibers and at least one surface layer of mineral wool fibers, wherein preferably the layer of short transversally extending mineral wool fibers is interposed between two surface layers of mineral wool fibers, or wherein preferably the layer of short transversally extending mineral wool fibers is interposed between two surface layers of horizontally extending mineral wool fibers.