Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: A cord retainer having a first portion containing a first magnet, the first portion attachable to the cord; and a second portion containing either a second magnet or a ferrous member, the second portion attachable to the cord or having an adhesive surface for attaching the second portion to a desired surface. The first portion and second portion are connectable to each other via magnetic attraction between the first magnet and either the second magnet or the ferrous member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of hydraulic module for actuating at least one hydraulic control element with a hydraulic pump in a housing, with an electric motor fastened to a first housing side for driving the pump, with a tank located on a second housing side opposite the first side for a hydraulic fluid, e.g. hydraulic oil, with flow channels produced in the housing produced preferably by bore holes for the hydraulic fluid to supply this fluid from the tank to a pump chamber, for transmitting the hydraulic fluid conveyed by the pump to a pressure connection located on the housing, for connection of the at least one actuating element and for returning the hydraulic fluid from the pressure connection into the tank.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus for coupling electricity between a power source and a device. The apparatus including a body having at least one aperture and at least one electrical contact configured to mate with the power source; at least one light source arranged within the body; and at least one light transmitting cover. The cover configured to cover the at least one aperture. The cover having indicia thereon. The at least one light source arranged to radiate through the at least one aperture and backlight the indicia. Manufacture of the power supply apparatus may be performed in large volumes and desired indicia later added and or changed via the cover, increasing manufacturing efficiency and flexibility.

Abstract: A cord retainer having a first portion containing a first magnet, the first portion attachable to the cord; and a second portion containing either a second magnet or a ferrous member, the second portion attachable to the cord or having an adhesive surface for attaching the second portion to a desired surface. The first portion and second portion are connectable to each other via magnetic attraction between the first magnet and either the second magnet or the ferrous member.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus for coupling electricity between a power source and a device. The apparatus including a body having at least one aperture and at least one electrical contact configured to mate with the power source; at least one light source arranged within the body; and at least one light transmitting cover. The cover configured to cover the at least one aperture. The cover having indicia thereon. The at least one light source arranged to radiate through the at least one aperture and backlight the indicia. Manufacture of the power supply apparatus may be performed in large volumes and desired indicia later added and or changed via the cover, increasing manufacturing efficiency and flexibility.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: A breakaway member for a sign-stand having a two piece mast that supports a sign includes a first end that connects to a first mast piece which is secured to the sign, a second end that connects to a second mast piece, and a breakaway section that fractures therethrough upon impact thereby carrying the first end, the first mast piece and the sign away from the second mast piece. In a preferred embodiment, the breakaway member has a generally I-beam shaped cross-section. The first and second mast pieces have a generally rectangular and hollow cross-section. The first end of the breakaway member is disposed in the first mast piece, the second end of the breakaway member is disposed in the second mast piece, and the breakaway section is located between the first and second mast pieces.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: A system for generating web pages includes a web server that receives requests from a web browser. The web server then checks a primary cache to see if a previously generated web page exists in the primary cache. If so, the web page is returned to the user. Otherwise, the web server checks a JIT cache to determine if a previously generated JIT cache file exists. The JIT cache file will have been previously processed in a manner such that all tag except for specially designated retain tags have been replaced with data values. The retain tags are then processed to provide what are typically user specific values, and the generated web page is returned to the requester. If neither a primary cached file or a JIT cache file exists, the system creates will create one. A primary cache file is created if no retain tags are present in a template file for the web page. Otherwise a JIT cache file is created.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: A bracing sleeve which includes a base portion and a cover portion. The base portion of the sleeve is affixed along a bracing surface of a flexible sign. The base portion includes a batten recess for receiving the terminal end of a batten. The batten recess is defined by walls disposed along longitudinal sides of the base portion in opposing relation and extending outwardly from the base portion. The walls define tracks along the base wall longitudinal sides. The cover portion includes a recess side and an exterior side, the cover portion is in sliding engagement with the base portion. The cover portion is movable between a first position wherein the batten recess is exposed, and a second interlocked position wherein the batten recess is enclosed by the cover portion. The cover portion and said base portion include releasable interlocking elements which cooperate to releasably interlock the cover portion in the second position.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel design of a lifting column, especially for patient tables or for industrial applications, with at least one lifting cylinder designed as a hydraulic cylinder at least for one vertical stroke and with at least one guide assigned to at least one lifting cylinder for guidance in the direction of the stroke of the lifting cylinder.