Abstract: A modular shelving system that includes framework which provides structural integrity and distribution of electrical wiring, communication, data transmission and other services, and brackets and shelves which may be interlocked for stability purposes. The shelves exhibit increased strength to provide greater shelf spans between framework supports. The shelving system is suitable for universal application in laboratories, clean rooms and other rooms, and may also constitute a self-standing structure on which a room may be built.

Abstract: A modular shelving system that includes framework which provides structural integrity and distribution of electrical wiring, communication, data transmission and other services, and brackets and shelves which may be interlocked for stability purposes. The shelves exhibit increased strength to provide greater shelf spans between framework supports. The shelving system is suitable for universal application in laboratories, clean rooms and other rooms, and may also constitute a self-standing structure on which a room may be built.

Abstract: Six curved hanging electrical heater panels made of tungsten or molybdenum are arranged to form a hollow cylinder, and are supported at their upper ends by electrical connectors. The hanging panels are electrically interconnected at adjacent lower corners by removable links. Six phase electrical current is applied to the hanging panels through the respective upper connectors, with phases of opposite polarities being applied to diametrically opposed panels. The net current flow through the removable links is zero, enabling the links to be designed to fail electrically and/or mechanically before the panels, thereby protecting the panels from electrical burnout and mechanical damage. Each removable link includes a unique arrangement of a link member, two pins, and a wedge which tightly interlocks the pins, link member and panel corners together.

Abstract: An incubating device particularly adapted for aligning an array of microscope slides bearing a tissue section, sample or specimen, and incubating the same with a series of test or reagent solutions at a higher-than-ambient temperature, is disclosed. The incubating device has a main body including a recess which substantially forms a tray in the main body. A plurality of substantially regularly spaced metal blocks are disposed in the recess, and a substantially flat upper surface of each metal block is adapted to receive and be in contact with a respective microscope slide.A heater is mounted underneath the main body to heat the main body, and to affect by direct conductance of heat, the heating of the metal blocks. A thermostat is mounted to the main body to monitor the temperature of the main body and to regulate the output of the heater in response thereto whereby the temperature of the metal blocks is maintained in a desired predetermined range.