Abstract: A method and apparatus comprises a seat member base that includes a first substrate and a second. A living hinge couples the second substrate to the first substrate such that the second substrate is moveable between a closed position and a deployed workstation position. A magnetic closure selectively holds the second substrate to the first substrate in the closed position.

Abstract: A new compound exhibiting particularly advantageous antibacterial properties, and having the structural formula: L-pyroglutamyl-L-1-aminoethyltetrazole (or N-(1-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxamide). Also, the use of this compound in microbiological culture methods and media intended for the detection, identification, enrichment, counting and/or isolation of target microorganisms that may be encountered in samples taken for clinical diagnosis or microbiological health control purposes.

Abstract: A method for distinguishing among a first group of microorganisms belonging to a first taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the first group of bacteria exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment; a second group of microorganisms belonging to a second taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the second taxon of bacteria being different than said first taxon, and exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment identical to the mechanism of the first group; and a third group of Gram negative bacteria that is not resistant to the treatment.

Abstract: A method for distinguishing among a first group of microorganisms belonging to a first taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the first group of bacteria exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment; a second group of microorganisms belonging to a second taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the second taxon of bacteria being different than said first taxon, and exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment identical to the mechanism of the first group; and a third group of Gram negative bacteria that is not resistant to the treatment.

Abstract: A microorganism detection medium, said detection being based on showing the presence of a microbial enzyme activity chosen from esterase and/or osidase and/or peptidase and/or sulfatase and/or phosphatase activities of microorganisms, preferably said microbial enzyme activity being an esterase activity, said medium comprising: at least one chromogenic and/or fluorogenic substrate specific to the enzyme activity sought, preferably specific to an esterase activity, at least one alkyl(thio)glycoside, at least one solvent (S).

Abstract: A new compound exhibiting particularly advantageous antibacterial properties, and having the structural formula: L-pyroglutamyl-L-1-aminoethyltetrazole (or N-(1-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxamide). Also, the use of this compound in microbiological culture methods and media intended for the detection, identification, enrichment, counting and/or isolation of target microorganisms that may be encountered in samples taken for clinical diagnosis or microbiological health control purposes.

Abstract: A tamper evident food container is provided. The container comprises a base hingedly connected to a lid. The lid includes an outer raised portion having an integrally connected inner recessed portion formed therein, wherein the inner recessed portion includes a peelable flap portion partially detachable from the inner recessed portion for lifting the peelable flap upwardly from the inner recessed portion; an upper flange extending perpendicularly outward from a perimeter of the lid and having a connecting member located between extending latching portions extending outwardly from the upper flange and adapted for being received in the two latch receiving openings; and a tab connected to the peelable flap portion on a first end and detachably connected to the connecting member on a second end, where the tab is configured for pushing inward to detach the second end from the connecting member allowing the peelable flap portion to be lifted upwardly.

Abstract: A process for the enrichment and selective culture of mycobacteria contained in a biological sample, wherein all or part of the sample is inoculated in/on a culture medium including a nutritive component suitable for the development and growth of mycobacteria, wherein the culture medium includes, as selective agents, at least 9-chloro-9-(4?-diethylamino)phenyl-9,10-dihydro-10-phenylacridine hydrochloride (or C-390) and an agent capable of inhibiting Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. The invention also relates to a culture medium suitable for implementing this process for the enrichment and selective culture of mycobacteria.

Abstract: A method for distinguishing among a first group of microorganisms belonging to a first taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the first group of bacteria exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment; a second group of microorganisms belonging to a second taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the second taxon of bacteria being different than said first taxon, and exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment identical to the mechanism of the first group; and a third group of Gram negative bacteria that is not resistant to the treatment.

Abstract: A method for distinguishing among a first group of microorganisms belonging to a first taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the first group of bacteria exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment; a second group of microorganisms belonging to a second taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the second taxon of bacteria being different than said first taxon, and exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment identical to the mechanism of the first group; and a third group of Gram negative bacteria that is not resistant to the treatment.

Abstract: A bonnet displacement mechanism for coupling a bonnet panel to a body structure of a vehicle. The bonnet displacement mechanism comprises a hinge mechanism for elevating a rear edge of the bonnet panel from a normal position, in-use, to a deployed position, and for lowering the rear edge of the bonnet panel from the deployed position to a latched position. The bonnet displacement mechanism comprises a latch mechanism to latch the hinge mechanism at the latched position.

Abstract: A microorganism detection medium, said detection being based on showing the presence of a microbial enzyme activity chosen from esterase and/or osidase and/or peptidase and/or sulfatase and/or phosphatase activities of microorganisms, preferably said microbial enzyme activity being an esterase activity, said medium comprising: at least one chromogenic and/or fluorogenic substrate specific to the enzyme activity sought, preferably specific to an esterase activity, at least one alkyl(thio)glycoside, at least one solvent (S).

Abstract: A microorganism detection medium, said detection being based on showing the presence of a microbial enzyme activity chosen from esterase and/or osidase and/or peptidase and/or sulfatase and/or phosphatase activities of microorganisms, preferably said microbial enzyme activity being an esterase activity, said medium comprising: at least one chromogenic and/or fluorogenic substrate specific to the enzyme activity sought, preferably specific to an esterase activity, at least one alkyl(thio)glycoside, at least one solvent (S).

Abstract: A tamper evident food container is provided. The container comprises a base hingedly connected to a lid. The lid includes an outer raised portion having an integrally connected inner recessed portion formed therein, wherein the inner recessed portion includes a peelable flap portion partially detachable from the inner recessed portion for lifting the peelable flap upwardly from the inner recessed portion; an upper flange extending perpendicularly outward from a perimeter of the lid and having a connecting member located between extending latching portions extending outwardly from the upper flange and adapted for being received in the two latch receiving openings; and a tab connected to the peelable flap portion on a first end and detachably connected to the connecting member on a second end, where the tab is configured for pushing inward to detach the second end from the connecting member allowing the peelable flap portion to be lifted upwardly.

Abstract: A lighting device employs at least one string of LEDs as a lighting source. The string of LEDs is coupled in series with a first switch, wherein the string of LEDs and the first switch are coupled between a power supply node and ground. During a normal operation mode, a system controller is configured to close the first switch to deliver a drive current to the string of LEDs from the power supply node. The system controller is further associated with a temperature sensor and is configured to detect an over-temperature condition based on information provided by the temperature sensor. Upon detecting the over-temperature condition, the system controller will open the first switch to stop the drive current from flowing through the string of LEDs.

Abstract: A process for the enrichment and selective culture of mycobacteria contained in a biological sample, wherein all or part of the sample is inoculated in/on a culture medium including a nutritive component suitable for the development and growth of mycobacteria, wherein the culture medium includes, as selective agents, at least 9-chloro-9-(4?-diethylamino)phenyl-9,10-dihydro-10-phenylacridine hydrochloride (or C-390) and an agent capable of inhibiting Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. The invention also relates to a culture medium suitable for implementing this process for the enrichment and selective culture of mycobacteria.

Abstract: A bonnet displacement mechanism for coupling a bonnet panel to a body structure of a vehicle. The bonnet displacement mechanism comprises a hinge mechanism for elevating a rear edge of the bonnet panel from a normal position, in-use, to a deployed position, and for lowering the rear edge of the bonnet panel from the deployed position to a latched position. The bonnet displacement mechanism comprises a latch mechanism to latch the hinge mechanism at the latched position.

Abstract: A method for distinguishing among a first group of microorganisms belonging to a first taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the first group of bacteria exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment; a second group of microorganisms belonging to a second taxon of Gram negative bacteria, the second taxon of bacteria being different than said first taxon, and exhibiting a mechanism of resistance to a treatment identical to the mechanism of the first group; and a third group of Gram negative bacteria that is not resistant to the treatment.

Abstract: A radiation distribution system designed to produce a batwing distribution. The system may be used with radiative sources emitting in the visible spectrum or in other spectra. The system comprises a specially shaped lens disposed over a radiative source, such as an LED, for example. The lens and source are arranged between two reflector bodies, both of which have an elongated reflective surface that faces the source. The reflector bodies each have two different reflective surfaces that face outward and away from each other. The lens and both reflective surfaces work in concert to redirect a portion of the emitted radiation to create the desired batwing distribution. Several sources may be arranged linearly between a single pair of reflector bodies on a common surface to create a linear array of sources. Likewise, multiple linear arrays may be combined to form a two-dimensional array.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for detecting and/or identifying, in a biological sample, bacteria exhibiting a resistance to carbapenems, including: a) contacting said sample with a reaction medium including at least one chromogenic agent and faropenem and/or doripenem; b) incubating the whole so as to allow the bacteria to grow; and c) detecting the strains exhibiting a resistance to carbapenems. The medium employed in step a) also contains cloxacillin and/or a combination of cloxacillin and PAbetaN.