Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of mycoplasma in a sample and a mycoplasm detection kit. A sample is contacted with a first and a second oligonucleotide probe, wherein the first and second oligonucleotide probes are substantially complementary to portions of a 16S ribosomal subunit of at least one mycoplasma species. The first probe may be labeled with a capture ligand. The second probe may be labeled with a first component of a detection system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for graphing data associated with a manufacturing process are disclosed. The methods and apparatus enable a person to select variables and statistical functions from a plurality of manufacturing process variables and a plurality of statistical functions. The methods and apparatus then automatically detect where in the collected data one manufacturing run ends and another manufacturing run begins so that the selected statistical functions may be applied on a run-by-run basis. In addition, the methods and apparatus may filter out data for certain variables that do not fall above a certain threshold, below a certain threshold, and/or within a certain range.

Abstract: A belt conditioning method, apparatus and paper machine employing the method and apparatus are provided. The belt method and apparatus include multiple conditioning devices using chemicals to condition water impermeable surfaces of paper machine belts, such as transfer belts and prevent deposits from accumulating on the belts. In one embodiment, the belt supports a web at a first portion of the belt's loop and is separated from the web at a second portion. The conditioning apparatuses are placed in the second portion.