Abstract: A system and method for monitoring facility data is disclosed. This includes at least one processor capable of receiving inputted data and generating alerts or alarms when scheduled activity does not occur, monitoring whether devices used in the facility are calibrated, determining what corrective actions are appropriate if defects occur, provide control over who and how users edit data, provide a pre-shipment review of products leaving a facility, determining disposition of at least one product, developing root causes for defects and scheduling tasks. There is an ability for a wide variety of individuals having access to exactly the same program with material added or blocked-out in terms of zones and data monitoring can be defined in terms of department, lines and processes with complete flexibility in configuration. There are both data collectors and data verifiers with the establishment of schedules and alarms tailored to each role.

Abstract: Structures and methods that facilitate integration and/or isolation of various functions in a microchip system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the integration of the functions is by a multi-chip, sliding linear valve approach. The chips are in continued physical contact. In a second embodiment, the chips are separated and rejoined when they are moved to the preferred position. Surface coating of the joining edges helps prevent leakage and keeps liquid in the capillary channels for both embodiments. Another embodiment relates to miniature valves. Several designs were disclosed, including the linear, edge-contact sliding valve approach. Method to fabricate very small, high aspect ratio holes in glass was also disclosed, which facilitates the above embodiments.

Abstract: A capillary connector having one or more capillary tubes entering a first end and terminating with an open end at a level face on the opposite side of the connector. The face is held by a coupler and brought into a biased abutment such that the open capillary ends are in fluid communication with the ends of microchannels on an abutting surface. These microchannel ends may be capillary tube ends from a second capillary connector or may be openings of microchannels on a substrate. The connector may be a fiber-optic connector modified to hold capillary tubes. Alternatively, the connector may be a substrate having microchannels extending through the substrate and terminating at a level face on the substrate. The coupler may receive the capillary tube, which passes through the coupler. This coupler may be attached to a substrate surface to allow the capillary connector to be joined to the substrate.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for the fabrication of features on a silicon wafer utilizing fibers or ribbons comprising organic polymer and inorganic material.

Abstract: An antitumor antibiotic designated BMY-41339 is produced by fermentation of certain strains of Actinomadura verrucosospora. BMY-41339 exhibits antimicrobial activity and also inhibits the growth of tumors in experimental animals.

Abstract: An antitumor antibiotic designated BMY-41339 is produced by fermentation of certain strains of Actinomadura verrucosospora. BMY-41339 exhibits antimicrobial activity and also inhibits the growth of tumors in experimental animals.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing accurate volumes of liquid drawn from a reservoir to which the apparatus is attachable comprises a plunger for drawing the liquid past a non-return inlet valve into a barrel on a forward stroke of the plunger in the barrel and for expelling the liquid past a non-return delivery valve on the return stroke. The forward stroke of the plunger and hence the volume of liquid drawn in is limited by a coarse setting provided by an abutment adjustable in discrete increments along the plunger co-operating with one side of a fixed abutment on the barrel. The return stroke of the plunger, and hence the volume of liquid expelled, is limited by a vernier setting provided by a further abutment rotatable in discrete increments about the barrel and co-operating with an opposite side of the fixed abutment.