Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: A high speed handheld power drill includes a housing with a motor, a chuck rotationally driven by the motor, and a drill bit clamped in the chuck. A pressure foot is mounted on the housing for coaxial rotation about the drill bit and lockable in a selectable angular position relative to the housing. A drill guide is slidably disposed within the pressure foot at an outer end thereof and biased for coaxial sliding movement between the drill bit and pressure foot. A vacuum cuttings pickup and coolant fluid delivery tool is coupled to the drill guide and arranged to deliver coolant fluid to the drill bit and to remove drill cuttings and coolant fluid and vapor therefrom during drilling. A coolant fluid reservoir is coupled to the drill motor housing and adapted to deliver selectably metered amounts of coolant fluid to the cuttings pickup and coolant delivery tool during drilling.

Abstract: A member may be rotated by engaging the member with a drive element and rotating the drive element in a single direction such that rotation in an opposite direction is prevented.

Abstract: A member may be rotated by engaging the member with a drive element and rotating the drive element in a single direction such that rotation in an opposite direction is prevented.

Abstract: A wrench for rotating a member comprises an elongate body having a head portion. The wrench may include a drive mechanism mounted to the head portion. The drive mechanism may comprise a drive gear and a clutch gear. The drive gear may include a drive element for engaging the member. The clutch gear may be operatively coupled to the drive gear and may be rotatably supported by a unidirectional roller clutch.

Abstract: A wrench for rotating a member comprises an elongate body having a head portion. The wrench may include a drive mechanism mounted to the head portion. The drive mechanism may comprise a drive gear and a clutch gear. The drive gear may include a drive element for engaging the member. The clutch gear may be operatively coupled to the drive gear and may be rotatably supported by a unidirectional roller clutch.

Abstract: A high speed handheld power drill includes a housing with a motor, a chuck rotationally driven by the motor, and a drill bit clamped in the chuck. A pressure foot is mounted on the housing for coaxial rotation about the drill bit and lockable in a selectable angular position relative to the housing. A drill guide is slidably disposed within the pressure foot at an outer end thereof and biased for coaxial sliding movement between the drill bit and pressure foot. A vacuum cuttings pickup and coolant fluid delivery tool is coupled to the drill guide and arranged to deliver coolant fluid to the drill bit and to remove drill cuttings and coolant fluid and vapor therefrom during drilling. A coolant fluid reservoir is coupled to the drill motor housing and adapted to deliver selectably metered amounts of coolant fluid to the cuttings pickup and coolant delivery tool during drilling.

Abstract: A coaxial connector plug and method for securing a coaxial cable in the plug without the need for crimping, trimming, or soldering the tip of the plug. A preformed solder, solder paste, or any type of conductive adhesive is deposited in the closed tip of a coaxial connector plug. The center conductive cable is then inserted into the adhesive material of the closed tip and heated to melt or cure the adhesive material, thereby establishing an electrical connection.

Abstract: A tool for removal of round internally threaded collars from high efficiency aerospace fasteners. The tool includes a central cylindrical pin having a head at one end held against rotation, a non-round extension at the second end and a transverse bore intermediate the ends, containing a ball which is spring biased to project slightly beyond the pin wall. A mandrel assembly surrounds the pin and is rotatable relative thereto. A gripping collet is positioned between the mandrel and pin with collet fingers at one end extending beyond the mandrel and a threaded second end threaded into said mandrel. An axial slot in said collet is adapted to receive said ball when aligned therewith to form a releasable latch mechanism. In operation, the open collet fingers are placed over a threaded collar with said extension in engagement with a corresponding recess in the end of the bolt within the collar. The socket and mandrel are rotated in the collar unthreading direction.

Abstract: A metal skin trimming device which cuts an edge of a first metal skin to a net shape that is complementary to the edge of a second metal skin that has been previously attached to a frame, such as the airframe of an aircraft fuselage. A guide carried by the device is adjustable to set the gap that will appear between the edges of the first and second metal skins when they are attached as by riveting to the airframe.