Abstract: This disclosure describes a modified live infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) developed from a strain of ILTV grown at a reduced incubation temperature, vaccines that include the modified live ILTV, methods for producing the live modified ILTV, and methods that include administering the modified ILTV to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable device for performing a plurality of identical and simultaneous microfluidic experiments according to a set of consecutive steps. Another object of the invention is the machine which is adapted to act on the disposable device, allowing performance of the plurality of experiments. The particular configuration of the disposable device allows that different experiments require redesigning only one of the portions of the device, maintaining the remaining components without necessarily being modified.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for determining the temperature of microfluidic devices and is comprised in the field of heating and cooling systems for reaction chambers in microfluidic devices where thermal cycling processes or reactions are performed at constant temperature.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a modified live infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) developed from a strain of ILTV grown at a reduced incubation temperature, vaccines that include the modified live ILTV, methods for producing the live modified ILTV, and methods that include administering the modified ILTV to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing micro/nanofluidic devices that incorporate overhanging micromechanical and metal components monolithically integrated with the fluidic circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing high-resolution microfluidic structures by means of the modification of the sealing temperature and photolithography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing micro/nanofluidic devices that incorporate overhanging micromechanical and metal components monolithically integrated with the fluidic circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing high-resolution microfluidic structures by means of the modification of the sealing temperature and photolithography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a portable device to detect a genetic material in a biological sample using the technique known as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). The device comprises a reaction chamber which incorporates means of heating arranged to heat said chamber. The detection method is characterized in that the main phases are performed in the reaction chamber. The miniaturized system has the object of increasing efficiency, simplicity of use and the portability of the PCR in comparison with laboratory scale analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to containers and their use in an automatic vending machine that vends articles of frozen confectionery. The vending machine includes an outer body, an outer door, and an environment-controlled chamber. The containers are of cylindrical, quasi-cylindrical or polyhedral shape to contain the frozen confectionery. The machine has an environment-controlled chamber maintained at about −18° C. and has insulating panels and an inner door, the machine being maintained by a refrigeration system and a defrost system. Within the chamber are vertical compartments for the storage of stacked containers, a dispensing device, and a discharge hopper leading to an outlet tray. In the outer door there are product selection and cash box mechanisms that monitors not only the amount or number of articles of frozen confectionery but also the amount of money inserted and dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a three dimensional confectionery of frozen confectionery which can be easily handled and consumed, consists of a frozen confectionery body and a handling member for holding it. The handling member passes through the body and projects from the ends of the body, so that the confectionery can be consumed while being held by the two ends with both hands. The invention is also directed to a process for making and a mold and production line apparatus for making the confectionery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to containers and their use in an automatic vending machine that vends articles of frozen confectionery. The vending machine includes an outer body, an outer door, and an environment-controlled chamber. The containers are of cylindrical, quasi-cylindrical or polyhedral shape to contain the frozen confectionery. The machine has an environment-controlled chamber maintained at about −18° C. and has insulating panels and an inner door, the machine being maintained by a refrigeration system and a defrost system. Within the chamber are vertical compartments for the storage of stacked containers, a dispensing device, and a discharge hopper leading to an outlet tray. In the outer door there are product selection and cash box mechanisms that monitors not only the amount or number of articles of frozen confectionery but also the amount of money inserted and dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic vending machine for articles of frozen confectionery. The vending machine includes an outer body, an outer door, and an environment-controlled chamber. The frozen confectionery are kept in containers of cylindrical, quasi-cylindrical or polyhedral shape. The machine has an environment-controlled chamber maintained at about −18° C. and has insulating panels and an inner door, the machine being maintained by a refrigeration system and a defrost system. Within the chamber are vertical compartments for the storage of stacked containers, a dispensing device, and a discharge hopper leading to an outlet tray. In the outer door there are product selection and cash box mechanisms that monitors not only the amount or number of articles of frozen confectionery but also the amount of money inserted and dispensed. The machine can be connected by telephone to a central service to request restocking or to communicate any malfunction or damage to the machine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a three dimensional confectionery of frozen confectionery which can be easily handled and consumed, consists of a frozen confectionery body and a handling member for holding it. The handling member passes through the body and projects from the ends of the body, so that the confectionery can be consumed while being held by the two ends with both hands. The invention is also directed to a process for making and a mold and production line apparatus for making the confectionery.