Abstract: The process of the invention comprises 1) preparing a dry porous support incorporating one or more biomolecule-modifying reagents, 2) applying a biomolecule-containing sample solution to said support wherein the volume of said sample is equal to or less than the imbibition capacity of said support so that the sample is completely imbibed on said support, 3) allowing the product of step 2 sufficient time for said biomolecule-modifying reagent to interact with the biomolecule of interest in said sample, then 4) recovering biomolecules from said support and devices for use therewith

Abstract: Data acquisition and cataloging are used to classify polypeptides into a reference index or database. The database can be used to identify previously unidentified samples. New polypeptides are characterized and added to the database.

Abstract: This invention relates to proteins having an amino acid sequence containing several amino acid subsequences found in nature and wherein at least two different subsequences act as monitor sequences, said subsequences being part of at least one natural protein which is a target protein, wherein the end of each of said two different subsequences have a cleavage site that will be cleaved by the same site-specific proteolytic treatment to release said subsequences.

Abstract: Highly hydrophobic compounds and hydrophobic proteins are solubilized in a non-aqueous solvent containing an electrolyte for electrophoretic separation. The non-aqueous solvent is an ionic liquid or a mixture of an organic solvent containing an ionic liquid in an amount to render the solvent electrically conductive and amenable for electrophoretic separation. The hydrophobic proteins are separated by electrophoresis using an electrophoresis gel that is compatible with the organic solvent and ionic liquid.

Abstract: Data acquisition and cataloging are used to classify polypeptides into a reference index or database. The database can be used to identify previously unidentified samples. New polypeptides are characterized and added to the database.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated, fully automated, high-throughput system for two-dimensional electrophoresis comprised of gel-making machines, gel processing machines, gel compositions and geometries, gel handling systems, sample preparation systems, software and methods. The system is capable of continuous operation at high-throughput to allow construction of large quantitative data sets.

Abstract: A filter element is provided including a media construction including a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. The filter element includes a mounting flange secured to the coiled construction. The mounting flange projects radially from the outer, annular surface of the coiled construction. The mounting flange defines at least one fastener socket to allow for axial mounting of the filter element into a housing. An air cleaner includes a housing with filter elements, as described herein, operably installed within. Preferably, the filter element is sealed within suitable housings with a seal, such as a radially directed seal. Preferably, the filter element is secured to the housing by axial mounting of the mounting flange to the housing using fasteners. Methods for installing, assembling, using, and servicing are provided herein.

Abstract: A filter element is provided comprising a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. The filter element includes a mounting flange secured to the coiled construction. The mounting flange projects radially from the outer, annular surface of the coiled construction. The mounting flange defines at least one fastener socket to allow for axial mounting of the filter element into a housing. An air cleaner includes a housing with filter elements, as described herein, operably installed within. Preferably, the filter element is sealed within suitable housings with a seal, such as a radially directed seal. Preferably, the filter element is secured to the housing by axial mounting of the mounting flange to the housing using fasteners. Methods for installing, assembling, using, and servicing are provided herein.

Abstract: A system and method for transmitting commands from one or more input/output devices to a memory is provided. An identification tag is appended to each command to define the command as either a read or write command. The read commands are separated from the write commands based on the state of the identification tag, and the read and write commands are separately queued. The read commands are stored in a first command queue, and the write commands are stored in a second, separate, command queue. The read commands in the first command queue are successively transferred to the memory upon completion of the current memory read function, and the write commands in the second command queue are successively transferred to the memory upon completion of the current memory write function. The transfer of the read and write commands is independent.

Abstract: A remote controlled door lock apparatus is provided for use in connection with a conventional door lock. The apparatus includes a solenoid operated element for mounting on the door and for connection to the door lock, and a remote control element for connection to the solenoid element for remotely locking and unlocking the door lock.

Abstract: A centrifugal fast chromatograph is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rotor, a rotor drive, a plurality of chromatographic columns mounted on the rotor, a transfer disk mounted on the rotor, photodetecting apparatus, a gradient maker and a microprocessor control system. The microprocessor controls and monitors the entire chromatograpy process. The centrifugal fast chromatograph permits the performance of multiple, rapid, and simultaneous separations.

Abstract: A spin finish composition for textile fibre or yarn including a lubricant and antistatic agent, optionally an additional emulsifier and an antioxidant, in which the antistatic agent is an N,N'-dialkylamino alcohol alkoxylate. The finish is less prone to coking of heater plates in yarn texturing machines.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vapor deposition reactor comprising a series of individual gas cells respectively isolated from each other and containing a particular reactive or non-reactive gas required for one stage in a deposition process. Each cell is provided with an independent temperature control. A substrate is mounted on a carrier and transported through the series of individual cells so that vapor depositions or other related processes may be conducted or performed upon the substrate. Chemical vapor deposition processes such as growth of epitaxial layer, deposition of polycrystalline silicon, nitride, oxide or metals on a substrate may be performed within the reactor. The cells are isolated by viscous loss seals formed by the propinquity of restricted openings in the reactor to substrate carrier configuration.