Abstract: Filter wheel assemblies with a single actuation point to control positioning of front and rear optical filter elements simultaneously and to provide high channel density with a plurality of selectable optical filter pairs. A filter wheel assembly may include a plurality of optical filter element pairs arranged around a common axis, wherein each of the plurality of optical filter element pairs includes a first filter element and a complementary filter element, wherein each first filter element and each complementary filter element has a surface having a normal component directed toward an inner portion of the filter wheel assembly.

Abstract: The present invention concerns rhodamine based fluorescent probes which have use in detecting coagulase-producing bacterial strains. In particular, wherein the bacterial strain is MRSA or MSSA.

Abstract: The present invention concerns rhodamine based fluorescent probes which have use in detecting coagulase-producing bacterial strains. In particular, wherein the bacterial strain is MRSA or MSSA.

Abstract: A recording method and apparatus enabling a user to select for recall and preservation portions of audio, video or other data that have been continuously recorded on a finite extent of recording medium, thereby enabling the effective recording and reproduction of events that transpired before the decision to record or reproduce them was made.

Abstract: A jugfishing apparatus and signaling device for indicating to a jugfisherman that a fish has struck the bait. The signaling device can include an illumination device such as a light bulb, or an audible signal. When a fish strikes the bait, the signaling device is activated and remains so until de-activated by the fisherman. The force necessary to trigger the signaling device can be adjusted along a continuous range for a variety of fishing conditions, to implement different fishing tactics, and to allow the use of any of a number of standard-size buoyant containers.

Abstract: A device for collecting water and channelling it into a boat livewell circulation system comprising a housing which comprises a pivotal and/or extendable scoop, an intake channel, and a pressure valve, which housing is secured to a mounting device which comprises an intake port and a connection element to connect the device to a boat livewell circulation system, which device is operable when the boat is running or idle.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting water and channelling it into a boat livewell circulation system comprising a housing which comprises a scoop, an intake channel, and a pressure valve, which housing is secured to a mounting which comprises an intake port and a connection to connect the apparatus to a boat livewell circulation system, which apparatus is operable when the boat is running or idle.