Abstract: An isolation circuit includes a low dropout operational current control loop and a shunt regulator. The current control loop is configured to drive the shunt regulator to result in a high dynamic impedance ratio between a voltage source and a load. The current control loop may include a series-pass transistor, a current sensing resistor, and a high side current sensor.

Abstract: An isolation circuit includes a low dropout operational current control loop and a shunt regulator. The current control loop is configured to drive the shunt regulator to result in a high dynamic impedance ratio between a voltage source and a load. The current control loop may include a series-pass transistor, a current sensing resistor, and a high side current sensor.

Abstract: An isolation circuit includes a low dropout operational current control loop and a shunt regulator. The current control loop is configured to drive the shunt regulator to result in a high dynamic impedance ratio between a voltage source and a load. The current control loop may include a series-pass transistor, a current sensing resistor, and a high side current sensor.

Abstract: An isolation circuit includes a low dropout operational current control loop and a shunt regulator. The current control loop is configured to drive the shunt regulator to result in a high dynamic impedance ratio between a voltage source and a load. The current control loop may include a series-pass transistor, a current sensing resistor, and a high side current sensor.

Abstract: A remote control system is provided that includes a master controller for storing a plurality of remote control codes for a plurality of remotely controlled equipment, receiving a remote control code request message, retrieving a requested remote control code and transmitting the requested remote control code, and a remote control unit for transmitting the remote control code request message, receiving the requested remote control code from the master controller, storing the requested remote control code, converting the remote control code into a plurality of remote control commands and transmitting at least one of the plurality of remote control commands to at least one of the plurality of remotely controlled equipment, wherein each remote control code contains the plurality of remote control commands for controlling at least one of the plurality of remotely controlled equipment.

Abstract: A new and distinct Schlumbergera plant named ‘THOR-PANDORA’ particularly characterized by large upright to vertical flowers; freely flowering purple-violet colored flowers; large quantity of flowers per plant; and slow growth rate and freely branching growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Schlumbergera plant named ‘THOR-LIVIA’ particularly characterized by large upright to vertical flowers; freely flowering white, light purple and red-purple colored flowers; large quantity of flowers per plant; and slow growth rate and freely branching growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Schlumbergera plant named ‘THOR-KIRI’ particularly characterized by large upright to vertical flowers; freely flowering white, light-purple and red-purple colored flowers; large quantity of flowers per plant; and slow growth rate and freely branching growth habit.

Abstract: A plant variety of the Campanulaceae family, having the varietal designation ‘Thor Heaven’, with a spreading growth habit and large campanulate, actinomrphic flowers. Leaves are alternate and whorled and fairly small with serrate edges and winged stipules. Mature leaves look like arrowheads. The mature perianth tube is R.H.S. 91 C,D to 92 C (violet-blue group), with dark spots of R.H.S. 71 A (red-purple group) on the tips of the lobes of the perianth.

Abstract: A plant variety of the Campanulaceae family, having the varietal designation ‘Thor Heaven’, with a spreading growth habit and large campanulate, actinomrphic flowers. Leaves are alternate and whorled and fairly small with serrate edges and winged stipules. Mature leaves look like arrowheads. The mature perianth tube is R.H.S. 91 C,D to 92 C (violet-blue group), with dark spots of R.H.S. 71 A (red-purple group) on the tips of the lobes of the perianth.

Abstract: A sampler cap includes a sampler connector, an analyzer connector and a liquid impermeable closure member, which may be a membrane or a filter. The sampler cap may be used to transfer a test sample to an analyzer without removing the sampler cap from the sampler.

Abstract: A syringe for collecting a sample of blood or another liquid comprises a syringe cylinder and a piston arranged displaceably therein. One or more axially extending recesses are formed in the inner wall of the syringe cylinder axially spaced from the inner end thereof. The recess or recesses contain a material which is pervious to gas and impervious to liquid, such as a hydrophobic material, a hydrophilic material with capillary effect, or a material which swells when contacted by liquid. The sample collecting chamber within the cylinder may be vented to the atmosphere by placing the piston in the recessed area of the cylinder. Arterial blood may then pass into the syringe under arterial blood pressure, and the flow of blood into the syringe is automatically stopped when the sample collecting chamber of the syringe has been filled, because blood cannot pass the liquid impervious material arranged in the recesses.

Abstract: Ampoule-packed reference liquids for electrochemical measuring instruments, especially blood measuring instruments, are transferred from the ampoule to the measuring instrument pneumatically by providing a discharge conduit from the liquid in the ampoule, and providing, at the surface of the liquid in the ampoule, an elevated pressure so as to discharge liquid from the ampoule through the said conduit, and introducing the liquid in the measuring instrument. This pneumatic way of transfer is shown to give less distortion of the data of the reference liquid and to be less operator-dependent than the known methods. Invention also concerns a dispenser for performing the method, typically comprising an adaptor for receiving an opened ampoule and a pump for establishing the elevated pressure.

Abstract: A block-shaped measuring chamber unit, especially for use in electrochemical measuring apparatuses for defining measuring chambers therein. The block-shaped unit has oppositely directed or otherwise differently orientated surface parts each defining a depression to be used as a measuring chamber. These depressions are interconnected by means of straight bores or passages extending through the block-shaped unit. The block-shaped unit is preferably made from machinable glass-ceramic.