Abstract: A bollard assembly is formed from a bollard that resides in a tubular socket. The socket has an internal core that is separated from the tube walls by annular recess. The lower end of the bollard is received within the recess. Lifting elements inside the bollard engage the upper surface of the core, and are internally biased in favor of extension. A locking system prevents extension of the lifting elements. When the locking system is unlocked, the pressure of the lifting elements against the core causes the bollard to rise out of and slightly above the socket, without external assistance. Once raised, the bollard may easily be removed from the site of the socket.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, devices, and methods for cell collection and/or cell smearing (e.g., on a slide). In particular, provided herein is an cell collection device, a translating slide holder, systems comprising such devices, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present technology provides methods, systems, and apparatuses to achieve high throughput and high speed acquisition of partial wave spectroscopic (PWS) microscopic images. In particular, provided herein are high-throughput, automated partial wave spectroscopy (HT/A-PWS) instruments and systems capable of rapid acquisition of PWS Microscopic images and clinical, diagnostic, and research applications thereof.

Abstract: The present technology provides methods, systems, and apparatuses to achieve high throughput and high speed acquisition of partial wave spectroscopic (PWS) microscopic images. In particular, provided herein are high-throughput, automated partial wave spectroscopy (HT/A-PWS) instruments and systems capable of rapid acquisition of PWS Microscopic images and clinical, diagnostic, and research applications thereof.

Abstract: The present technology provides methods, systems, and apparatuses to achieve high throughput and high speed acquisition of partial wave spectroscopic (PWS) microscopic images. In particular, provided herein are high-throughput, automated partial wave spectroscopy (HT/A-PWS) instruments and systems capable of rapid acquisition of PWS Microscopic images and clinical, diagnostic, and research applications thereof.

Abstract: The present technology provides methods, systems, and apparatuses to achieve high throughput and high speed acquisition of partial wave spectroscopic (PWS) microscopic images. In particular, provided herein are high-throughput, automated partial wave spectroscopy (HT/A-PWS) instruments and systems capable of rapid acquisition of PWS Microscopic images and clinical, diagnostic, and research applications thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, devices, and methods for cell collection and/or cell smearing (e.g., on a slide). In particular, provided herein is an cell collection device, a translating slide holder, systems comprising such devices, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of enhancing the low temperature flow properties of fuels comprising adding to the fuel a heated additive concentrate comprising: (A) at least one nitrogen-containing derivative of carboxylic acid, (B) an organic acid, and (C) at least one other flow improver, wherein the concentrate is heated to at least about 35.degree. C.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for the mechanical sorting of mammalian spermatozoa by sex-type, into a fraction enriched in X-chromosome-bearing spermatozoa, and a fraction enriched in Y-chromosome-bearing spermatozoa. Because of their different DNA content, Y-chromosome spermatozoa are slightly smaller than X-chromosome spermatozoa. A column is packed with two sizes of beads. The size of the smaller beads is chosen such that, on average, Y-chromosome spermatozoa will readily fit into the interstices between the smaller beads, while X-chromosome spermatozoa, on average, will not readily fit into those interstices. The size of the larger beads is chosen such that the smaller beads will not readily fit into the interstices between the larger beads. A liquid sample containing the sperm is run through a column so that the liquid first encounters the larger beads, and then encounters the smaller beads.

Abstract: Friction modifier additives useful in power transmission compositions, particularly automatic transmission fluids, is disclosed. The additive comprises Component-1 alone formed by condensing a polyamine, such as tetraethylene pentamine, with an aliphatic mono acid, such as isostearic acid, or a mixture, and/or salt, of Component-1 and a Component-2 wherein Component-2 is an acid ester formed by reacting a heterodialkanol such as thiobisethanol and a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride, such as octadecenyl succinic anhydride.

Abstract: Friction modifier additives useful in power transmission compositions, particularly automatic transmission fluids, is disclosed. The additive comprises Component-1 alone formed by condensing a polyamine, such as tetraethylene pentamine, with an aliphatic mono acid, such as isostearic acid, or a mixture, and/or salt, of Component-1 and a Component-2 wherein Component-2 is an acid ester formed by reacting a heterodialkanol such as thiobisethanol and a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride, such as octadecenyl succinic anhydride.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for displaying a sign, including a sign frame and one or more lights disposed on the frame, with each light including one or more electrical conductors for conducting electric current thereto from an electric power source. The display assembly includes an electrical conductor associated with the frame and connectable to the electric power source, a light socket interconnectable with the frame and having a socket opening for receiving the light inserted therein, a connector interconnectable with the light socket and having at least one electrical conductor disposed for electrical contact with the electrical conductor on the light when the light is inserted into the light socket and the light socket is interconnected with the conductor. The electrical conductor on the connector is interconnectable in electrical contact with the electrical conductor on the frame in order to establish electrical communication between the light and the electric power source.

Abstract: Crystalline co-polybenzyls are prepared by the polymerization of 2,5-dimethylbenzyl chloride with a benzyl halide of the same series.

Abstract: Polybenzyls of high molecular weight and high crystallinity are obtained by polymerizing aralkyl halides in the presence of a catalyst comprising a complex of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst with a complexing agent which can be a nitroarene or a nitroalkane. The complex catalyst allows the polymerization to be run at higher temperatures and with higher rates. Yields are obtained up to 100%.

Abstract: Crystalline co-polybenzyls are prepared by the polymerization of 2,5-dimethylbenzyl chloride with a benzyl halide of the same series. The polymers have utility in general thermoplastic applications such as, for example, the manufacture of conduits, hoses and pipes, as coatings for wire and cables, the manufacture of seals, molds and mechanical goods, tanks and pipelinings, and in other articles of manufacture.