Abstract: The assembly includes a docking console and a manifold. The docking console includes a cartridge support surface having a first end and a second end. The manifold has one or more wells defined therein. The docking console further includes a manifold retention bracket to releasably hold the manifold against a fluid cartridge supported on the cartridge support surface at an interface position such that the one or more wells are in fluid communication with the fluid cartridge and a biased seal bar to press the fluid cartridge against the manifold held by the manifold retention bracket. A hydrophilic porous frit disposed within at least one of the wells and is to permit liquid to flow through the outlet aperture but prevent gas from passing through the outlet aperture.

Abstract: The assembly includes a docking console and a manifold. The docking console includes a cartridge support surface having a first end and a second end. The manifold has one or more wells defined therein. The docking console further includes a manifold retention bracket to releasably hold the manifold against a fluid cartridge supported on the cartridge support surface at an interface position such that the one or more wells are in fluid communication with the fluid cartridge and a biased seal bar to press the fluid cartridge against the manifold held by the manifold retention bracket. A hydrophilic porous frit disposed within at least one of the wells and is to permit liquid to flow through the outlet aperture but prevent gas from passing through the outlet aperture.

Abstract: The assembly includes a docking console and a manifold. The docking console includes a cartridge support surface having a first end and a second end. The manifold has one or more wells defined therein. The docking console further includes a manifold retention bracket to releasably hold the manifold against a fluid cartridge supported on the cartridge support surface at an interface position such that the one or more wells are in fluid communication with the fluid cartridge and a biased seal bar to press the fluid cartridge against the manifold held by the manifold retention bracket. A hydrophilic porous frit disposed within at least one of the wells and is to permit liquid to flow through the outlet aperture but prevent gas from passing through the outlet aperture.

Abstract: A lighting fixture, particularly a ceiling fixture adapted to surround a source of illumination, includes a horizontal mounting bracket with a set of upwardly open recesses formed in its upper edge. The bracket is preferably formed from a strip with a rectangular cross section, has overall a closed loop configuration, and is oriented with the recesses formed in a narrow edge surface of the strip. A set of translucent members are replacably assembled to the bracket without rivets or welding by a set of attachment members each have a hooked, upper end portion that seats in an associated one of the recesses. The seating is preferably snug and the hooked portion sandwiches the bracket below the recess to provide mechanical stability. The translucent member is preferably secured to the attachment member at a closed hole formed in the lower portion of the body by a conventional fastener that engages the hole and the translucent member.

Abstract: CLAIMThe ornamental design for a lighting fixture, as shown and described.DESCRIPTIONFIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a lighting fixture showing our new design, all sides being identical;FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof .[., on an enlarged scale.].;FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof .[.on an enlarged scale.].;FIG. 4 is a fragmentary side elevational view thereof .[.on an enlarged scale.]., the side being cut away to show the interior lights.The rectangular panels of the fixture are shaded with oblique lines to indicate .[.translucency.]. .Iadd.that they are mirrored.Iaddend.. The remaining panels are transparent.